drugName,condition,review,rating,usefulCount
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I am very prone to yeast infections, I believe it&#039;s due to my birth control as well as having unprotected sex. Fluconazole has always cleared up my yeast infections with 2 doses. No side effects.""",8.0,9
Doxycycline,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I battled a nasty UTI for over a month &amp; went through 3 different antibiotics till my doctor finally gave me this one. Makes you terribly sick to your stomach but in the end is completely worth it!! Felt completely back to normal in 2 days!!""",7.0,44
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""Love this, no mouth sores, or ulcers like Wellbutrin gave me. I COMPLETELY QUIT SMOKING...this works.""",10.0,15
Implanon,Birth Control,"""Never again! After being on depo I was suppose to b an ideal candidate the first 6 months was ok bit moody but fine no weight gain but then something changed I was constantly bleeding and getting horrible hormone spots I normally have clear skin mood swings were increasing. After 14 months I decided to have it taken out and that was an ordeal they can b very tricky for the doc remove. So 3 anesthetics and a few stitches later its out. It&#039;s simply not worth the hassle""",2.0,1
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""it caused me to gain 30 pounds""",2.0,2
Cialis,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""My husband (age 63) has been having problems with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, and erectile dysfunction as well.  We had gone from a fantastic sex life to one that was fading fast.  Then his doctor put him on a small daily dose (5 mg) of Cialis. Holy smokes!  He is bigger and harder than he was at 30. I am loving this. I have always had a powerful sex drive, and I was resigning myself to watching that fade away. I&#039;m now clearing my schedule for action. I am honestly feeling more satisfied than I did at 25.  Ladies, if your guy is slowing down, push him to do this.  You may not have as much time to clean the house, but both of you will be smiling a lot more!""",10.0,132
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""I used it at bed time along with Paxil. I have anxiety and at times insomnia. The lower the dose(@ 7.5 mg), the more it becomes a sleep aid. It worked well for both anxiety and insomnia.""",8.0,72
Zoledronic acid,Osteolytic Bone Metastases of Solid Tumors,"""I dreaded the side-effects and had NONE.  I had the intravenous infusion three days before Christmas 2011 and was scared that I would be flattened by the supposed side-effects like flu-like symptoms, bone ache and so forth and was pleasantly surprised.  I am having my second one in just ten days time and hopefully it will be a repeat of the first one.""",10.0,31
Epiduo,Acne,"""My experience with this product is a lot different from everyone else&#039;s. I have never had a really really bad acne just a few spots here and there so when I went to see the dermatologist they prescribed me this gel to put on every night over my whole face. Firstly everything was going fine I didn&#039;t see a difference and then after a week my skin had cleared up and it look flawless. However one night when I put my cream on and then waking up on the next morning my skin was literally burnt and my forehead was covered in those little spots which was terrible and they looked even worse with make up on because it was extremely bumpy. I stopped using the gel and it when away but was really bad.""",3.0,1
Camphor / menthol,Pain,"""Had open heart surgery and double mastectomy in a span of 2 years. Very painful nerve pain most of the time. Bio- Freeze (Roll- On) Definitely works for the pain. Unfortunately it has literally burned my chest. Don&#039;t want anyone to go through this.Thank you, Be well everyone.""",1.0,0
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""I been on it for two months. Started with the 145mg worked right of. Then the body got used to it didn&#039;t go for 2 weeks. Now on 290mg. For 2 weeks. Alright at times. But give time too see how does. The only next step I can see is surgery. But gastrointestinal doctor says no surgery too fix. 30 years off constipation. What more can I take. Only 39. Now have other medical problem from straining do much over the years.""",6.0,49
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I love my Mirena. I&#039;m due in February to take it out because my 5 years are up. It did not bother me at all to get it inserted. It was pretty easy, I had minor cramps after. I got it because I had gotten pregnant at 16 and had my daughter at 17. I got it because I knew my boyfriend and I were not ready for another child. On top of that from the moment I got my period it was hell. I got my period a month after insertion and ever since then it&#039;s been a smooth ride. I haven&#039;t had a period since and definitely have not gotten pregnant again. I guess its true when they say everybody takes differently to it. So come February I plan on getting it again for another 5 years. I&#039;m one happy customer.""",10.0,16
Provera,,"""I&#039;m 24 years old and have always had a pretty regular period. I missed a period last month and immediately went to the dr to make sure everything was okay. He confirmed it was probably stress due to the numerous issues I listed and prescribed provera 10mg once a day for 10 days. He said this would make me have a period after the 10 days so that my next period wouldn&#039;t be so bad. Day 1 didn&#039;t sleep for 27 hours. Day 2 I got extremely weak but couldn&#039;t sleep at all and the cramps started rapidly. Day 3 I&#039;m in tears from all the pain and pressure in my lower stomach and back. Day 4 I can&#039;t get up from heating pad no appetite face is broken out in red blotches I&#039;m bloated and feel huge and my mood is terrible. I will not take another pill. Ever""",1.0,4
Benzonatate,Cough,"""I was prescribed benzonatate today for the third time in the last few years. I have a wicked sinus infection and hacking cough. Every time I have been prescribed benzonatate, I have had a good attitude, &quot;Maybe this time it will work.&quot; Every time I have used it, I have felt like I was given a placebo by mistake. No side effects at all, but it has never worked for me. Not working today either.  Still hacking.""",1.0,11
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""When i first started using axiron, it burned for a few minutes. I was afriad this would be the rest of my life. Nope! Two weeks later the burning stopped. I have tried testim, androgel and hated the messy applications, and feared spreading it on my nieces. This goes under my arm and I love it! It is worth the extra 30 dollars from my insurance. I do recommend!""",10.0,15
Zomig,Migraine,"""Zomig gets rid of my migraine but it knocks me out. I take one dose and then sleep for 3 hours. Afterward the headache is gone but my joints ache and my muscles are very tender to the touch.""",7.0,21
Cevimeline,Sjogren's Syndrome,"""I also have taken Evoxac for years. I first asked my opthomologist to prescribe pilocarpine.  He would not, telling me to see an ENT physcian for this, as he felt there were to many side effects for this type of drug.  
I did get a Rx for the pilocarpine and then switched to Evoxac.  At first I could not perceive a benefit of this drug, but now I can tell when my dose (every eight hours) has worn off.
Also, I do not think that I have suffered any side effects from this drug.""",8.0,2
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""It helps me from pulling my hair out but I still have anxiety.""",6.0,14
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I just finished my first pack two days ago and I will not be taking it again. In the beginning I was fine. There were no symptoms and I was feeling good. Now that it&#039;s been a month I can tell you I&#039;m in a place I don&#039;t recognize. Every little thing my boyfriend does I get upset over, I&#039;m constantly crying and paranoid, never want to get out of bed and I&#039;m depressed. This is miserable, and I&#039;m hoping that within the next few days I&#039;ll feel normal again after being off of this.""",1.0,7
Levothroid,Hashimoto's disease,"""Thyroid supplements are really hard on my stomach &amp; I couldn&rsquo;t take them for long. I found out most have lactose in them; Levothroid does not. If you&rsquo;re lactose intolerant or have digestive problems, I would highly recommend trying Levothroid. Going on 6 years now and no ill effects.""",10.0,29
Carbamazepine,Epilepsy,"""Previously on generic with onset symptoms. Now on Name brand and still transitioning from Aptiom which was not effective in controlling symptoms. Hoping name brand works.""",8.0,0
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Quickest relief ever!  Antibiotics always give me a yeast infection! Vaginal creams are slow and yucky. Fluconazole worked quickly and completely!""",10.0,25
Naproxen,Period Pain,"""One thing I&#039;ve learned is to avoid dairy products and too much fat about a week to 10 days before my period. I helps a lot with reducing bloating and cramps. I still have to use medication to control the cramps, but no dairy makes a huge difference.""",7.0,6
Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine,Migraine,"""This drug is phenomenal for migraines as long as you catch it early.""",10.0,21
Saliva substitutes,Xerostomia,"""It has the most disgusting taste it made me sick. Retail price over $900.00 and I threw it away.""",1.0,12
Anastrozole,Breast Cance,"""I have been on anastozole for a year and half, was on tamoxifen for a year before but now gone through menopause. I was a fit 41 year old before, I always have  horrible taste in mouth, struggle to get up to walk especially from out of bed, my joints are so painful, I struggle to grip, lost the steering wheel the other week and nearly shot off road, fuzzy head, hot sweats, think I&#039;ve made the decision to come off it and hope for the best.""",6.0,40
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I had been putting off colonoscopy for years due to fear of prep, despite the fact my mother had colon cancer when she was 48!! I am 48 now and couldn&#039;t put it off any longer. I have to say Suprep was great! Follow doctor/kit instructions exactly. Works within 30-45 min after dosing. Done using bathroom within 3-3 1/2 hours. Tips: Eat lightly 2 or so days prior, eating mainly soft foods. Hydrate yourself several days prior also, making sure to get lots of extra fluids/electrolytes. Don&#039;t drink too much right before dosing so that you can get all the solution/water down comfortably. Do drink as much fluid as you can in between doses to stay hydrated. And RELAX! Positive attitude goes along way! I would definitely use this product again.""",9.0,73
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Pain/Feve,"""I don&#039;t get headaches very often, but when I do they are bad. I take Excedrin, and it is gone in 20 minutes. """,10.0,9
Terconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So, I was having symptoms of BV so I went to the doctor and found out it was a yeast infection, after using the cream for just 3 days (it was a 7 day dosage) I had a major reaction, bad vaginal pains I could barely sleep. I went back to the doctor who now says it was not a reaction but possibly herpes. I had no pain no issues or anything before this cream, now possibly herpes. I am waiting on my results and praying it was in fact a reaction to this horrible cream""",1.0,3
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had my Mirena for three months now. Insertion was only painful when measuring the uterus. I am a small girl (5&#039;1 and 90 pounds) so this could be why it was painful. I had cramps for a few days but a heat pillow solved that. I had zero spotting after insertion and haven&#039;t had a period since. Though my chest has grown about one size (nothing to complain about) and blemishes are starting to appear. My waist has become more curvy and sex drive more intense. Altogether I absolutely love it!""",10.0,2
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I am 17 and was on it for half a year and never had a period. I got off it in January and still today have no period and its been 10 months. """,2.0,2
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Initial use info and review. Little dizzy and nausea the first day. So far, blood sugar readings are dropping. Was around 107-117. Now at 83. A1C is at 6.7. Looking forward to dropping THAT number. Next A1C read is in mid July. No other adverse affects so far.

(This &quot;Anti-Spam&quot; verification is ridiculous)""",8.0,13
Ocella,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 20, 5ft and 97lbs. I&#039;ve been on Ocella for 4ish years now. I originally was on Yaz then Yasmin the. When Ocella came out I switched. For me, the experience was normal. I was moody on my periods (nothing new) and a big decrease in acne! But now I am thinking of switching to a stronger birth control, even though I&#039;ve been on Ocella for so long and love the product I think my body needs a change in medication. I&#039;m becoming a little more irritated then the first 2 years, my nipples are especially tender after my period which never happened before. It&#039;s time for a change. Overall a great product if you would like to see a decrease in acne, no weight gain, no pregnancy scares, no depression or moodiness for the most part. Good for older teens!""",8.0,22
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I took this antibiotic the second time I had a UTI. I had a quantity of 28 pills, but I was only meant to take 14 in a course of 7 days.  (why would they prescribe me 14 more pills !?)
So, after my 14th pill, my UTI symptoms never stopped. So I took the 15th pill. Immediately, I broke out in hives and rashes all over my body. so I stopped taking the antibiotic. The rash was so violent and itchy, I had to go to the emergency room where they gave me an IV with saline, benadryl, and steriods to help with my allergic reaction. 
many other people have allergic reactions  on this antibiotic. As if she wanted me to overdose
So please, I beg of you to do your research on this antibiotic. It could be life threatening!!""",1.0,0
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I thought the shot would be easy due to the fact of taking it every three months compared to the pill taking it everyday, but the shot does not work for my body! I have been bleeding for over a month now. I am going back to the pill.""",7.0,92
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have taken Lamotrigine for years. It has been effective but I have gradually had more side effects.  These reviews have been very helpful as I thought some of my problems were created by the sun, humidity or allergy.  Over time and sporadically I have had more nausea, chills, a lot of itching. If I scratch the itch at all the skin turns bright red and spreads along with itching.  The itching is horrible.  3 days after 50mg increase I have all the above side effects plus sweats, chills and flu like symptoms. Have extremely strange dreams and nightmares.  I didn&#039;t have these side effects when I first started the medicine. They started gradually and I think it is time to look for a different medicine.""",8.0,16
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I am 6 weeks pregnant and ended up with my first UTI. I was prescribed Macrobid because I am very allergic to Sulfa antibiotics, which landed me in a hospital a few years back. Upon reading the reviews I was so incredibly terrified to take this medication, but I had no choice. I&#039;ll consider myself lucky, but so far I have found that Macrobid is actually quite tolerable. I&#039;ve been a bit more tired and achy than usual and had some mild nausea, but nothing too severe. I have found that taking with a full meal is critical and drinking TONS of fluid (water/Gatorade) helps with side effects. But for me this is really a reminder to take reviews with a grain of salt - you really have no idea how your body will react until you try it yourself.""",9.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about 2 months. Couldn&#039;t continue with them due to the side effects. I was terribly hormonal and I wanted to eat everything in sight. I cried all the time and everything made me upset and moody. At the time I was 17 (now 18), 5&#039;4&quot; and about 118lbs. It made me gain weight and go up to 126lbs that I now have trouble getting rid of. Hope this helps!""",1.0,10
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""For the past few years I think I have suffered from anxiety. Couldn&#039;t really put my finger on it until thanksgiving day. Everything was fine until it hit me out of no where. I remember feeling like my future was doomed. I couldn&#039;t concentrate, I felt like I wasn&#039;t myself. I completely lost it. It was like I was losing grasp of every aspect of my life. I cried and thought I was losing my sanity. It was the scariest thing I had ever experienced. After seeing 2 doctors the medicines they prescribed either didn&#039;t help or maybe my anxiety got the best of me but finally my mom made me go to the ER and they gave me Celexa. The side effects where pretty bad but I stuck it out and I must say that almost 3 weeks in I&#039;m feeling back to myself.""",9.0,153
Aripiprazole,Autism,"""My stepson is now 13 years old and has been on 5mg dosage of Abilify for about 2-3 years.  We discovered it when we saw a commercial for a study involving autistic children with aggressive tendencies.  Since then, his behavior has improved 100% at both home and school.  The only side effect, as mentioned by others, is weight gain.  To this I say, take a more active role in your kid&#039;s diet and force him/her to exercise.  This will offset the side-effects while still reaping the benefits.""",10.0,141
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Worked great!! A miracle! I smoked for 33 years and have now been smoke free for 4 1/2 years!!!""",10.0,26
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I hope my experience helps someone. I&#039;m 20 years old and had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on 11/04. It was about one week after my period had ended on 10/27 and technically during my sugar pill week. However, I missed a few pills during my month and knew I was not fully protected. The morning after I experienced bright red bleeding and feared that it may have been implantation bleeding (unlikely). I panicked and took Plan B 48 hours after. My period was one week late and came on 12/04, ~ one month after I took Plan B. I experienced extreme tiredness, swollen breasts (increased a cup size), cravings and light cramps all similar to pregnancy symptoms! Don&#039;t panic. Allow your body to adjust there&#039;s a great chance you aren&#039;t pregnant!""",9.0,35
Tolterodine,Overactive Bladde,"""Took it for 2 weeks and my condition got worse. Not worth the side effects--dry eyes, mouth and skin, lethargic and sleepy. Had to go 5-6 times a night and sometimes 10 times before lunch.""",1.0,29
Clindamycin,Surgical Prophylaxis,"""Within a few days after minor knee surgery I have had serious loose stools several times a day for four months.""",1.0,4
Infliximab,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""I have severe psoriatic arthritis and I&#039;ve had it since I was 18. I&#039;ve been on remicade for almost 10 years and I have almost no pain. My joints get a little stiff close to my infusion but that&#039;s it. It is my miracle drug and I owe my life to it. I would be crippled without it.""",10.0,20
Pristiq,Depression,"""I took pristiq for a month, one pill a day,
I&#039;m currently tapering myself off of it now because it has caused the following effects:
Loss of any emotion
Uncontrolable shaking
Inability to feel hungry or full 
&amp;
Inability to feel pain 
I&#039;m 16 and this anti depressant is for 18  but my gp thought it was a good idea to prescribe it for me? I don&#039;t think I&#039;ll ever take another anti depressant again I&#039;d rather feel everything than nothing.""",1.0,12
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on 11 meds in 5 years.  MDD re diagnosed as Biplar1 three years ago.  Seroquel works for me.  Started on 25 mg q.d. But after psychotic break out am up to 400mg.  Plus 900mg Lithium.  I think we&rsquo;re getting close to right cocktail including Adderall and atavin when required.  No weight gain but have had eating binges.  Makes me sleepy but I&rsquo;m ok by 10:00 am with sheer guts and. Coffee.  I am thankful for these medicines.""",9.0,1
Cipro,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I am allergic to caffeine and spicy foods that give me all kind urinary infections. However, just one Cipro pill makes the pain just disappear! I have no known side effect from Cipro. Cipro is simple awesome!""",10.0,69
Sertraline,Depression,"""I was on the sertraline, for 3 years. After developing a strange phobia with severe anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and major depression, this medication probably saved my life. However, it only brought me back halfway. I still was depressed and still suffered from anxiety attacks, just not as much. After a couple of years, I believed it stopped working, even after increasing the dose, so I stopped taking it.""",6.0,25
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Only thing I can say about the Loestrin 24 FE is AWESOME.  I have been on these pills for 6yrs now and in the beginning my period lasted 2 to 3 days and as time went on it decreased even more and went to 24hrs and my period was over. Later on it changed again and I came on and was off in 12hrs.  Today, I haven&#039;t had a period at all I know in yrs. I love these pills but the only downfall is even though I don&#039;t come on I still have the mood swings, irritating moments, feeling strange, headaches etc. but at the time when my period would have been ending that&#039;s when everything goes away. I did used to worry in the beginning when I completely stopped having a period but now I know its just the way these pills are with my body.""",10.0,14
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I am 24 and for years I have struggled with my weight. It wasn&#039;t super serious until I got in a relationship- I gained nearly 40kg in under a year. At my heaviest I was 116kg. I see a personal trainer, go to Zumba, and I thought I was eating well- nothing helped me shed the weight. I got tested for thyroid issues and PCOS- neither explained my inability to shed the Kgs.

I started this drug about 17 days ago. My starting weight was 106.7kg- I now weigh 100.4kg. It has completely changed how I view food, what I crave, and made me realise that whilst the foods I was previously eating were good foods, I was eating far too much because my body had forgotten how to recognise true hunger. I am so excited- it is so worth the money. 10/10!!!""",10.0,14
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""This is my miracle. I was put on it in Germany and had to go off it until I had insurance again. I suffer from depression and anxiety. Often I would find myself stuck in a daydream world because of all the things going on in my life, including my partner of years (15-25). I would have no energy and just feel so low. Finally I had insurance and was put on 1800mg a day. I feel so much better. I feel like I can handle life and set goals for myself. I don&#039;t feel anxiety. I don&#039;t sit here and think of the negative and focus on a positive life. I am more fun and interactive with my son. 

It literately saved my life. I don&#039;t know why.""",10.0,118
Clonazepam,Night Terrors,"""I had been taking anti-anxiety medication for a very long time due to my severe anxiety and panic attack disorder I have and the last resort after trying a few others was to take klonopin 1 mg 4 times a day.. After starting taking the medication, I didn&#039;t notice any bad side effects, but then I slowly started to have nightmares and night terrors, even when I just took small cat naps! It was absolutely horrible, I couldn&#039;t stand it but I didn&#039;t think about Klonopin being the cause until after a while it stopped working for my anxiety and I went back to Xanax which started to work better for me again and all of a sudden, my night terrors have disappeared and no longer afraid to fall asleep! They&#039;ve gone away ever since I stopped Klonopin.""",5.0,9
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""Prescribed via a Psychiatrist for severe Panic attacks for 2 years.
If I take dosage late or forget to take it the withdrawal symptoms kick in.  
Gnawing physical pain, breathlessness, disorientation to time, difficulties in word finding while speaking, severe muscle pain and stiffness, nausea, labile emotions and panic.

""",1.0,27
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""I&#039;ve been prescribed this med for 4 times a day for 14 days I feel horrible ,the taste in my mouth is so nasty ,my urine is dark ,my Bowel movements look green and funny .has anyone experienced this?""",1.0,20
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""My girlfriend and I had sex during her fertile period, the condom broke and we didn&#039;t realize. She took the pill around 8 hours later and it worked, she got her period! I have read in some journals that the pill may not work during the fertile period so be careful! Anyhow for us worked :)""",10.0,0
Haldol,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Still felt nauseous after being given this drug after surgery. I woke up extremely sick and vomiting. This was the third drug given to help combat these effects. I didn&#039;t know I&#039;d been given it but my heart started racing and concerned the nursing staff, and their concern made me anxious. I was so scared and paranoid about what was happening to me which I later found out was all because of this drug. They ended up flushing it out of my system.""",2.0,3
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I was signed up to have the gastric sleeve procedure done but cancelled a few days prior wanting to try again to lose the weight on my own. I was 245 pounds March 28th and am 5&#039;5. I started Phentermine shortly after that. I am currently 209lbs and it is July 22nd. Very happy with the results. Glad I didn&#039;t have the operation even if I would be skinner now the risks were just too scary for me to go through with it. I would love to get down to 160lbs! I am going to keep chugging along.""",10.0,57
Effexor,Depression,"""Started effexor 75 in Oct start feeling fantastic beside dry mouth and a bit of nausea. Doctor up it to 150mg in November. I felt like a whole different person I got my life back but due to some side effects of the drug causing constipation and facial twitching in my lower lip and body jolts doctor tried to ween me off 150 mg taking one pill every second day it was too fast to soon. Wow just as well if I had done it cold turkey. Brain zaps, crying, feeling lost in my own body. Scared tremors.  It has been almost 2 weeks with no effexor and I have got vertigo, felt like I was going to die.  Today I started taking 150mg again today and already feel a difference. This could be my drug huge difference in mood ,zapping  gone and dry mouth is back I can live with that .""",9.0,22
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I put off trying Chantix for three years because I feared all its horrible side effects. My doctor convinced me to give it a try. If I started to feel weird I could just stop taking it, he said. Well, while  I was waiting for the depression and nightmares to start, I quit smoking.  Cigarettes started to taste funny the first week. In the second week I was down to five or six . In the middle of the third week I went smoke free for the first time in twenty six years. My dreams are vivid not scary. I&#039;m not depressed, I&#039;m thrilled to be a non smoker. Dry mouth and constipation are really the only side effects I noticed. Try it. Don&#039;t let someone else&#039;s bad experience stop you from saving your own life.""",10.0,16
Accutane,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for just over 2 months now, taking 40mg a day. When I started on a low dose, the first 3 weeks I experienced severe dry skin, lips, and especially my nose and under my eyes even. The first 5 weeks my skin broke out worse. And from the beginning I started getting severe back pain. Now in week 9, my skin has settled down and is a tiny bit better, but all my blackheads have disappeared. My skin is still drier than usual, but it&#039;s actually improved, and my lips are fine as long as I apply vaseline 2-3 times a day. The only significant side effect I still have is my back and bone/joint pain. So far I&#039;m very happy with what I&#039;ve achieved (the blackheads) and expect things to keep improving.""",8.0,23
Cymbalta,Depression,"""Cymbalta does indeed work. Most who have given it a fair shake know the results and it is seen by reading the comments here. Most people who quit using Cymbalta never gave it a &quot;real&quot; chance of working properly. For most people, Cymbalta starts working quickly, but some may take 2-3 weeks or more to get the full effect.

""",9.0,19
Valtrex,Cold Sores,"""I have had intermitant Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) since 2012 presenting with viral-like symptoms. My ID Dr. found that a local reknowned University is treating CFS with Anti-Virals and we decided to give it a shot. It took about 4 months to work but at the moment I am currently in a 7 month remission which is unprecedented(the longest remission previous was 2 months.)

I still have the fear that my symptoms may one day return but at the moment it looks like Valtrex is keeping them at bay. For CFS sufferers who test positive for HSV-1, HHV 6, EBV etc., I would recommend asking your Dr. about this medicine.""",10.0,11
Alavert D-12 Hour Allergy and Sinus,,"""I&#039;ve found this product helps to shrink the nasal passages to relieve some of the pressure, but not the headache the build up causes.  They should consider including acetometophine (sp?) for the PAIN that the built up pressure can cause.  In addition to taking the Alavert-D, I have to also take 2 Tylenol for the pain in order to get relief.  Even with taking the Alavert-D and the pressure being released, the pain does not subside unless I take something for it.""",5.0,1
Proctofoam,Hemorrhoids,"""I am in my third trimester and the hemorrhoids have been horrible I was in bed for a week and tried ever OTC cream plus home remedies. My OB proscribed me proctofoam and it&#039;s been a life saver. The only thing that has worked.""",10.0,6
Methyl salicylate,Osteoarthritis,"""I have tried heat pads, freeze pads, gels tablets and I am really pleased I saw these advertised on the TV I tried them and I had no expectations at all.  I was very surprised that they worked on my neck pain my hip pain back pain and have no complaints worth giving a go may not be suitable for everyone but worked for me.""",10.0,2
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""These took almost twenty four hours to work. I decided to take two at 10.30am rather than before bed as I had read drinking lots and eating helps to reduce the stomach cramps. After reading other horror stories of nausea, projectile vomiting and cramps worse than giving birth I braced myself. No need really at all. Yes I felt a little sick and my stomach became bloated throughout the day. Went to bed terrified I was going to wake up in crippling agony. Nothing. Woke up the following morning and at 7am my stomach felt like washing machine. What followed was diarrhoea on and off all morning but not the I can&#039;t cope shoot me now kind. It didn&#039;t hurt and I have not had one cramp, sweat or feeling of faintness.""",10.0,7
Flonase,Rhinitis,"""Works well for me with regular use.""",10.0,1
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I started taking BC pills when I was 15 yrs old. Began using Sprintec when I was maybe 16 or 17. Either way I&#039;m 22 now and am happy with my body and its&#039; cycle. I get my period usually on time every 4 weeks (28 days). I do cramp, but lighter than off OC. I have never been pregnant to my knowledge, and I wouldn&#039;t say I&#039;m remotely good with taking it on time or every day. Sprintec is very reliable in my opinion, I would recommend it to someone interested or looking at BC.""",8.0,1
Ketorolac,Pain,"""I&#039;m allergic to morphine, Demerol, and several other pain medications. I took Toradol for severe neck and shoulder pain. It worked. I had a little upset stomach but took an antacid, and it went away. It worked better for me, because of me being allergic to other pain medications. It also worked wonders after surgery. It should not be taken for more than 5 days, and use caution if you have kidney or liver disease. Use caution if you are using a blood thinner. It also did not make we drowsy, fast heart rate, or dizzy.""",10.0,9
Ambien,Insomnia,"""Caused me to do things and not remember afterwards...I would be cautious while first taking this medication.""",1.0,57
TriCor,Hyperlipoproteinemia,"""Diarrhea a side effect.""",6.0,75
Epiduo,Acne,"""Love this product! I&#039;m 34 years old and I&#039;ve had acne for as long as I can remember. This stuff really works for me. I&#039;ve been using it for about two weeks now and this is the best my skin has ever been. Highly recommend!""",9.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I have cramps now and get daily headaches.. I truly believe it&#039;s from this patch. I will finish this month then maybe go to minastrin which is less estrogen.. I haven&#039;t decided yet. I would love to just do natural family planning, side effects aren&#039;t worth it.""",3.0,0
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the Skyla inserted three weeks before I got married (virgin until then). Putting in Skyla was fast, but easily the most painful experience of my entire life. It sounds like someone is shooting a rubber-band gun and it feels like someone has shot your uterus. The cramps were the worst cramps I have had in my entire life- I couldn&#039;t focus, I was in tears- really the most painful experience ever. The cramping pain and bleeding didn&#039;t stop for about two months and periods are still extremely painful. I have bad mood swings, I get depressed all the time, and my libido is definitely decreased. My husband can also feel the wires sometimes and it&#039;s painful to him. I&#039;m not pregnant, so it works... but I&#039;m not sure it&#039;s worth the side effects.""",5.0,4
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""I was prescribed this for a infection on my knee and I am in a love hate relationship with this drug. Sure it did the trick (cleared it up and some of my acne as well) by the side effects were HORRIBLE. Every single night I would have a stabbing feeling in my back and chest that would last hours causing me to lose sleep... I would only recommend this if it is ABSOLUTELY necessary""",6.0,7
Copper,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the paragard IUD twice.. First time around I had it in for 5 months and had It removed due to pain after sex every time. I loved it though no hormones regular periods! So I ended up getting it placed again a year later and this time around is amazing! No pains after or during sex I honestly don&#039;t even feel it it&#039;s almost as if it&#039;s none existent! And my periods are heavier first 2 days and crampier again only the first 2 days. So far this has been my fav BCM of all ! Really recommend""",9.0,2
Compazine,Anxiety,"""This medication gave me the worst experience of my life. It made me sleepy, yes. But at the same time, It sped up my mental discomfort, and it made my muscles jump. Similar to restless leg syndrome, but throughout my entire body. It was so bad they had to reverse it with Benadryl to alleviate the symptoms, And finally they gave me a mixture of Valium and Demerol to put me in a twilight state until it passed. If you have ANY medication allergies, even mild. I would strongly advise against this medication. 
""",1.0,26
Duloxetine,ibromyalgia,"""Prescribed by rheumatologist for fibromyalgia (30 mg/day); have been on for just over two weeks, take it at night. Cymbalta has helped lessen my pain and has dramatically improved my mood- happier and much more relaxed. Two side effects so far: constipation and trouble sleeping. Hardly slept at all the first night or two, still only sleeping about 5 hours- waking up very early. I like the positive effects enough to weather the cons- at least for now.""",8.0,29
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve taking topamax for three years.  It helped but I started getting eye pain behind my left eye.  My eye would throb like a bird was pecking at it. I went to several doctors about it and U of L dr. figured it out...it was topamax causing the problem.  I&#039;m  off of the meds.and having very little pain behind my eye.""",5.0,23
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the Implant in March 2015 right after I decided to stop using the shot as my birth control method.  for the first 8 months, I LOVED it. No side effects that bothered me, I did not get any periods (which was what I was used to from the shot). And then for some reason in December 2015, I got a period that lasted for 42 days. YES 42 DAYS straight! Some days were heavy spotting, or light bleeding and the rest of the days were HEAVY &amp; PAINFUL. I also have been breaking out NONSTOP since Christmas, my acne has never been this AWFUL. I am ready to take this implant out of my arm and go back on the shot. :( Sad because I was hoping to stay on this for 3 years. Not worth all the breakouts and never ending periods.""",7.0,3
Levora,Birth Control,"""This pill made me extremely emotional and anxious.""",3.0,4
Minocycline,Acne,"""Solodyn is great. It starts working fast and I haven&#039;t had any side effects.""",9.0,30
Ultram ER,Pain,"""I had surgery for scoliosis with spinal fusion 27 years ago.  Since then, my neck and lower back (without fusion) have been collapsing, curving, and I have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease.  The pain began to extend to my hips and shoulders and it became impossible to function.  I had difficulty getting up and moving around, and more and more difficulty doing basic daily chores.  (I am a 51 y/o woman with 5 children - no wonder, right? ha ha).  Anyway, my doctor prescribed Ultram ER 100mg for me about 5 years ago and it has given me relief for the most part - until the last year.  I think I need to increase the dosage as I know my back is worse and the pain is getting worse, however, Ultram has been a life saver.""",8.0,22
Nortriptyline,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""This medication has been a life saver.  I am a 23 year old female and was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome 10 years ago.  It wasn&#039;t until 2 years ago that my primary care doctor suggested this medication after finding success with another patient.  Only 10 mg a day at bedtime and I am IBS symptom free. I used to have 5  bowel motions a day and now I am very regular.  My life is so different now that I am on this medication.  When I started the medication I had extreme dry mouth that went away after a couple of months and now I sometimes become constipated (which is something I&#039;ve never had in my life).""",10.0,80
Azithromycin,Bacterial Infection,"""My throat is still really sore, I still feel really sick and tired, and the day after all my dose had finished I had severe burning and itching in my vagina and my sinuses still feel inflamed.""",1.0,10
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I have been on this birth control for 11 months now. At first I experienced moodiness and being over-emotional, and I still do sometimes whenever I start my new pack. However, my periods are so much lighter and only last from Wednesday to Sunday. Coming from somewhere who has had nightmare periods (such heavy bleeding that I would miss school) this is a great plus. My skin has also cleared up tremendously. I had my face under control but I would always get back acne, and I don&#039;t break out on my back anymore. I have also gone up two cup sizes and I&#039;m definitely not complaining. Also, it does its job on preventing pregnancy!""",9.0,9
Medroxyprogesterone,None,"""I started the shot in July 2015 and ended in January 2017. Initially, I had pretty bad headaches, hot flashes, hair loss (nothing that anyone but me noticed), and quite a bit of bleeding (about 3 weeks after my first shot). After, about a month, the side affects started to wane - I stopped bleeding almost entirely (yasss!) and stopped losing hair. That said, while I did not have initial weight gain, I have gained about 15 pounds in the last year (I have never gained this much weight in this amount of time). As a result of the weight gain alone, I am discontinuing with this method of birth control.""",6.0,1
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was first put on abilify in 2004. It is very effective, and has been the most useful medication for me. I have developed gallstones, have a fatty liver and have high triglycerides. It is definitely not because of my diet. I was a vegan for 23 years and I am very strict with what I eat. I now have to get my gallbladder removed and I think it has to do with taking psychiatric drugs over the years. It is well noted now that abilify causes gallstones, a fatty liver and high triglycerides. I have been in constant pain for three months and just now, after 12 years of taking abilify, may discontinue the use and start something new. Overall, for the mood disorder this was highly effective and useful in treating my bipolar depression.""",7.0,14
Valium,Anxiety,"""Two years ago, I couldn&#039;t sleep, my doctor gave me all type of sleep meds, nothing worked. The only med works is this. I take 5mg every night on and off for 2 years. No side effect.""",10.0,63
Flurbiprofen,Period Pain,"""It works fine. I eat first then take the pill with 15-30 mins gone. Doesnt make you sleepy. """,8.0,2
Femara,"Breast Cancer, Adjuvant","""joint pain, no energy, no enthusiasm for social life, tiredness, weakness, low appetite.
Femara is extending my life. I know this since I have been in remission for 5 years after taking Femara. My breast cancer started in right breast 32 years ago. Chemo and Radiation therapy stopped it for 22 years but 5 years ago it matastasized to lung and bones. This is when the oncologist prescribed Femara. I&#039;m now in my &quot;golden&quot; years, a widow for 16 years but determined to find relief for this pain and relief from this depression so I can be happy and enjoy life.""",10.0,39
Cephalexin,Bacterial Infection,"""Works on my absessed tooth but side effects are bad, nausea, fatigue, severe diarrhea and malaise.""",5.0,22
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Unbelievably good.""",10.0,16
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Been on Testim for 2.5 months. Huge improvement in mood, and physical stature. Started working out again. I feel great! Strong and sexy. Wife likes it too! My libido has increased and the reaction from other females is incredible. I lost 25 lbs prior to starting and am now seeing my abs again. The energy is awesome as I motivate a group for business part time. Love the smell. Application is a daily chore but worth it.""",10.0,21
Brimonidine / timolol,Glaucoma,"""My eyes are very red and everyone thinks I have been smoking weed,-that&#039;s how bad they look.  They hurt and are light sensitive.  I am going to ask to change to something else.  I can&#039;t deal with this.""",5.0,2
Viibryd,Depression,"""I&#039;ve tried Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa and none of them worked well. They would work maybe a month and the depression crept back into my life. I started taking Viibryd and the recommendation of a doctor and trusted friend and my life has changed dramatically for the better. I don&#039;t have the wiped out feeling and my sex drive has stayed the same. This medicine has been a God send for me. I had to fight to get my insurance to cover it but it has so been worth it.""",10.0,97
Necon 1 / 35,Birth Control,"""I started taking this after I had a child at age 17, and first, the side effects were minimum for me but I got a lot of weird bumps all over my hands that looked like warts, and the doctor said that I either had to wait them out or stop the pill. After 3 months they finally went away.
  I took this for about a year. My husband and I have tried for the last 20 months to get pregnant, and it turns out now I&#039;m all of a sudden infertile. I&#039;ve already had one baby, so this was linked to Necon 1/35.""",2.0,16
Febuxostat,Gout,"""Expensive but worth it! My uric acid was in the 9-10 range and I was having several severe gout attacks every year. I tried allopurinol but didn&#039;t work, so started on Uloric 40mg about 6 months ago. Had a few minor attacks during the first 5 months, but since then I can eat or drink anything and doesn&#039;t cause any flashes. Doctors office just called and the uric acid level was 4.8.""",10.0,31
Azelastine / fluticasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Works amazing! A life saver!!""",10.0,4
Cipro,Bladder Infection,"""I had to stop taken the medicine due to getting yellowing of the skin, fevers, nightmares, severe headaches, dizziness, hot flashes, restlessness, nausea, etc. The medicine was fine until about 3 days into it then I began to feel worse and it was even hard for me to breathe. I may be one of the select few who reacted this way and I followed everything that I was told to do exactly.""",2.0,70
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 34 and was prescribed this pill for irregular periods. I&#039;ve only been on it for a week and I&#039;d rather deal with bleeding for a month straight than the side effects that I&#039;m already experiencing:
*extremely bloated
*had a couple of painful pimples pop up on my face and my chest
*have sore and swollen breasts
*increased appetite with 3 lbs. gained weight
*and the worst of all, have zero sex drive and am a psycho bitch to my husband who does not deserve to be treated like that

I&#039;m throwing the rest of them straight in the garbage.""",1.0,3
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""After many years of chronic bloating and constipation, I finally tried Linzess. I was taking Miralax daily, sometimes twice a day, for about a year but still no relief from the horrible bloating. I&#039;d eat half an apple and have to move my belt buckle. Now, a little over a month on Linzess and I am no longer bloated, I go every day and feel SO much better!!!!! No side effects at all. I just learned that taking with food can result in diarrhea or help if you feel constipated again. Will try that if I ever need it.""",10.0,38
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""As everyone else I have a terrible problem sweating and can only wear black t shirts or tank tops. I only started using this a year ago and aside from the burning and soreness after, its great. However, I just went to refill my prescription and was told that they are no longer manufacturing it, I went to many pharmacys and was told the same thing. I don&#039;t understand why.""",10.0,13
Vilazodone,Anxiety,"""Background: Essential Tremor with Social Anxiety and IBS. I&#039;m naturally VERY happy.

From 6mo Escitalopram 10mg to 1mo Viibryd 10mg.

Upped to 20mg Viibryd but two hours in, had panic attack tremors. Went back to 10mg for a 1mo more, until VERY HEAVY depression episodes at around 6 PM till 10 PM (took the pill at 8 AM) appeared. Also it gave me very bad diarrhea after eating most foods.

Can&#039;t cold-turkey it (which I could with Escitalopram), would panic/shake/depression.
Had to take the abuse till I switched back Escitalopram 10mg - which thankfully calmed me down from Viibryd withdrawal!

I don&#039;t feel this is the right drug for happy people with anxiety. It does more unnecessary anti-depressant changes than it does anxiety improvements.""",1.0,7
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Ocella now for about 6 months and in those months I have experienced some weight loss as well as clearer skin. However I also have found that I have ABSOLUTELY NO sex drive. I am only 21 and before taking Ocella I had enough sex drive for me and other people, but now nothing.""",5.0,2
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got my Nexplanon inserted in the month of Janaury 2015, and it was very painful. I had my period for probably a month and spotting a little for 2 weeks. I don&#039;t think I had any emotional changes, i was pretty much myself. But so far my Nexplanon has done wonders. I have not had a period or any spotting until today.""",9.0,2
Ranitidine,GERD,"""Zantac worked wonders on me. I have taken this medicine for 3 almost 4 years now I used to not be able to eat. After I started this medicine I was able to eat a lot more. This worked wonders on me. The other day I took a Prevacid and it didn&#039;t help at all. Also this didn&#039;t work on me at first until my doctor put me on this 2X daily.""",10.0,44
Citalopram,Depression,"""Works great. I feel like myself again- positive, energetic, interest in activities has returned.""",8.0,79
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""I found that this medication made a HUGE difference within even the first day of taking it, however, the nasty bitter taste was really hard to get by &amp; I even threw up once when i was trying to take it, BUT I discovered taking the pill with milk masks the nasty taste, I now put the pill on the back of my tongue and swallow it down with water. Try it, I guarentee it will help""",10.0,13
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Started Cipralex 10mg 7 months ago. First few weeks side effects were not enjoyable, but I stuck with it. Within a month not only was I noticing feeling better, but friends and family were also noticing I had a better overall mood. Last few weeks, I have had my DR up my does to 20mg a day, due to starting to feel the same horrible mood I did before starting. See to have build a small tolerance. In terms of anxiety, this medication has 0 effect in helping me.""",9.0,2
Azelastine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I&#039;ve suffered for years with allergies both seasonal/environmental and chemical. I carried Benadryl and hydrocortisone in my purse for years.  I recently had issues with my ight hear with vibration and popping as well as hearing my inhalation through my nose in my ear.  I also had awful post nasal drip year round for as long as I could remember. I went to an ENT doc and he prescribed me Astelin.  I take one spray in each nostril in the morning and again at bedtime.  I&#039;ve been on it for about a month now and I have never felt better.  The hives have decreased, my swollen hands have gone down and my ear is like new! I highly recommend this antihistamine nasal spray. Inquire with your doctor about it!""",10.0,41
Toujeo,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Getting better results than with Lantus.  Used Lantus for 7 years.  I have used Toujeo for 1 year as of April 2016.  Did not experience any adverse side effects.  Blood sugar much more stable - not as many highs or lows.  Makes it easier to do fine-tuning with my mealtime insulin.  A1c came down and stayed between 6 and 6.3.""",9.0,8
Reglan,Migraine,"""I just wanted to say as someone who suffered immensely because of this drug, the reviews here regarding other people&#039;s experiences has been a great comfort to me as I now know I am not alone nor am I crazy for having felt it. The sheer, true panic this drug caused me is completely indescribable. 

Before taking Reglan I had no problem with doctors, hospitals, or even needles. I went to the hospital a couple months ago for a very severe migraine and they gave me Reglan for nausea. Within moments of having taken it, I experienced the most insane panic attack of my life. I don&#039;t even know if you can describe it as simply a &quot;panic attack&quot; because it was so much more and so much worse than that. I nearly ripped the IV out of my arm.""",1.0,13
Bupropion,Depression,"""I was in a bad car accident 3 years ago and it tore up my already injured back. At first I relied on Cymbalta and narcotics to get through the pain. The narcotics lifted my mood and the Cymbalta did help with all other pain. Eventually the narcotic I was on (lortab) stopped working all together. I&#039;m not a big fan of opiates for pain relief and would not have taken them had it not been my only choice to feel normal. (I couldnt even sit in my car for more than 15 mins without searing nerve pain).I accidently stumbled on a review that said Wellbutrin also helped with back pain. It has been the best thing that&#039;s happened to me. It has replaced both meds and I feel great! Cymbalta was horrible to come off of, Lortab not so much but think I was just lucky.""",10.0,88
Pristiq,Anxiety,"""I was hopeful after reading all the reviews, but I was on 50mg for 2 days and could not bring myself to take it the third day. I was incapable of looking after my two young children, I was out of it and didn&#039;t even feel I could get in the car and drive, the simple task of cooking dinner seemed like a nightmare to me. Would have been interesting to see how long this lasted and see the wonderful effects I am reading about. Maybe when my husband is on holidays I might try again but being Christmas in 3 days, working and looking after kids I need to be clear headed. On the plus side I couldn&#039;t hardly eat and lost 2kgs.""",1.0,5
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I started Contrave Monday, just five days into it now, it&#039;s Friday night and I&#039;ve lost somewhere about 7 lbs already. (Keep in mind though, I&#039;m 6-5 and 290, so comes off faster.)

I&#039;m on low carb diet (Atkins) - and am deep into ketosis, no carb cravings, and eating about 2,500 calories a day! LOL!

Side effects have been a bit bothersome, jittery at times, and this sort of &quot;motion sickness&quot; feeling. Appetite is GONE.""",7.0,12
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Started off with Concerta in May 2012 it was not effective at all, switched over to Adderall XR 10mg in July 2012 for seven days as a starter dose, then started Adderall XR 20mg,  I noticed a considerable difference between the two medicines instantly. I am able to focus for a very long period of time without being distracted, my grades improved exceptionally, I went from receiving grades below 55% now my lowest grade is 83%. The benefits of this medicine do outweigh the side effects for me, I noticed 20 minutes after taking Adderall, I have increased bowel movements, lower libido and decreased appetite. I stop taking Adderall during breaks and long weekends, the first day not on it, I am extremely tired, exercising and eating healthy helps.""",10.0,51
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I have taken Lozartan 50 mgs for about 2 years. I had to stop . I am with left leg and back pain for 2 month. It is a side effect.
Doctor prescribe me another one yesterday.
 All I can say is that lozartan has too many side effects.""",7.0,38
Ovace Plus,Seborrheic Dermatitis,"""My experience with Ovace Plus has been amazing.  I&#039;ve tried over the counter shampoo like Nizoral and Loprox (prescription) and nothing has worked for my dandruff like Ovace.  They stopped making it for a while and I freaked out.  Its now back!  Please try it, not only did it do wonders for my scalp but it even seemed to help the skin around my hair line in my face.  It was $50 with my prescription but ask the doctor for Ovace discount card and you might be able to get it for $20.  You won&#039;t be disappointed.""",10.0,17
Zoloft,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on Zoloft for almost a year now. I will be changing medicines in 4 days, which makes me really anxious. This drug worked well for my depression and anxiety. However, I&#039;ve been completely unable to have a good time while on this medication. I can&#039;t bring myself to go out, hang out with friends. I do nothing. I have no motivation. The biggest problem I&#039;ve had with Zoloft is extreme weight gain. I&#039;ve gained 50 lbs in the year. """,8.0,137
Empagliflozin / linagliptin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I am a type two that went into Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and spent three days in the ICU. Once I got out I found an endocronologist and he put me on Glyxambi and My numbers stay between 90 and 120. I also do not eat very many carbs. My doctor gave me a discount card that I use when I get my script filled and the 30 day supply is free with the card. I feel better than I have in years and my last A1c was 6.5 I have been on this drug since April 2016 and today is Oct 27th 2016""",10.0,10
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I been on nexplanon for 2 years I don&#039;t Recommend this birth control if u an a  relationship u will be on your period for so long  I suffered with shortness of breath  anxiety  bad acne an long periods""",10.0,9
Tavaborole,None,"""I have struggled with nail for 8 or ten years. All but two toenails were dark. The big toes were thick and tender. I had tried all the home remedies and four bottles of Formula 3 bought from my podiatrist. The Formula 3 was the only thing that gave minimal results. My dermatologist prescribed Kerydin which is working great for me. I was applying twice a day for the first two months. This caused redness and peeling so I cut back to once a day. After four months of use, I can wear sandals again. My left pinky toenail is still thick but will probably heal in time. I&#039;m sorry it isn&#039;t working for everyone but keep trying different things. You never know what might work for you. I&#039;m blessed that my insurance covers this or I couldn&#039;t afford it.""",10.0,6
Geodon,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was told by several doctors that I may be bipolar and finally went in to the psychiatrist recently. I was experiencing major mood swings and mixed emotions, paranoia. I couldn&#039;t even go to the grocery store without my heart racing and my chest tightening and thinking horrible gruesome thoughts. I have always been on Effexor XR 150 mg a day for my depression and anxiety. The doc added to it 40 mg of Geodon at night to start with, and I have never felt so free. I can think clearly and not dwell on every racing thought. The racing and paranoid thoughts are actually gone and I can handle reality again. I could probably stand to up the dosage a bit but this medicine has been a miracle for me. I have felt amazing.""",10.0,62
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""First day of Adipex.. My doctor wrote me a prescription for full dose but advised me to start with half of a pill due to anxiety I may have. Took the half pill this morning and boy do I feel the energy.. Hopefully I can stay on the half strength but I&#039;ve been reading reviews that say that the effects wear off after a few days. I&#039;m a nurse so I do like the extra energy.. My starting weight is 215..ultimate goal is 165..but for now getting under 200 would be great. Hopefully I can use this extra energy to go to the gym..I&#039;ll keep everyone updated. I love reading everyone&#039;s weight loss stories.. Good to know I&#039;m not the only one who has weight loss as an issue. Best of luck to everyone.. And stay hydrate""",10.0,76
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I wish I&#039;d known this page was here before I started this ordeal. I was instructed to drink a bottle of magnesium citrate the evening before. Then around 10 AM I drank the first bottle of Suprep, mixed with water. After the first couple of swallows, I couldn&#039;t hack the taste, and started to chase it with (pulp-free) orange juice. I thought it tasted rather like toxic waste not quite camouflaged with chemical cherry flavor. I got it all down, and trips to the WC lasted about five hours. At first, it was every 3-5 minutes, then less often. It was like liquid fire. There was no color anymore in what I was expelling, and I made the executive decision not to drink the second bottle. My poor bum!""",8.0,10
Tryptophan,Insomnia,"""L-Tryptophan has worked wonders for my insomnia, PMS, anxiety and depression. No side effects, although the bottle sayS take 3 capsules, I ONLY take 1 at night and wake up feeling great.""",10.0,61
Fetzima,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I started with 20mg and stayed on that for 1 month.  I didn&#039;t see much of a change in with my issues but was a tiny bit better.  I went to 40mg for 4 months and I felt some improvement but I became depressed again.  I have just started 80mg last week.  I was feeling angry and nervous and not sleeping at all for about 4 days.  I&#039;m on the 6th day now and those side effects are almost gone.  I&#039;ll update after a little more time goes by.  But I am feeling a little more motivated and awake.""",6.0,29
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have taken Velivet for almost 2 years. I&#039;ve been getting menstrual migraines from withdrawal sometimes during my period. Also have low libido which I&#039;m not sure if it&#039;s related to this pill. """,5.0,7
Celexa,Depression,"""I love Celexa. I was getting depressed after long hours of med school and studying and feeling like I had no time enjoyment. Celexa took about 3 weeks to work, but it worked and continues to work. I no longer feel depressed every day. Sometimes I sink into depression, but I am able to snap out of it much quicker. I feel less moody, and my boyfriend has noticed an improvement in my mood. The only side effect I experience is decreased sex drive/harder time climaxing, but I would prefer that over going off the deep end. I will continue to take this and consider weening myself from it once life is less stressful. Great medicine that can save your life.""",10.0,32
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""This is the second time I&#039;ve had the implant within a two year time period. The first time, after a few months, I had a really bad itch that would never go away. It has gotten so bad to the point that I would bleed and leave myself in pain every night. I tried just about everything to get rid of the itch but the only effective thing was removing the implant. I just recently got it implanted again in January and the exact same thing is happening. Wasn&#039;t quite sure at first but now I&#039;m more than positive that its a bad side effect of the implant. Total discomfort and wouldn&#039;t recommend to anyone.""",1.0,1
Taclonex,Plaque Psoriasis,"""Along with Otezla I had great results! No itch, no misery, no side effects other than clearer skin. All my scaling and flakes are invisible  except of my left calve which is a faint light pink.""",9.0,7
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""Hello!!! I&#039;m a 28 year old female   Started out at 233 lb. doctor put me on Phentermine and it was the WORST--ended up in the hospital with severe dehydration and heart palpitation.  It also made me so tired I couldn&#039;t even function!!!! 

Thankfully she took me off last week and started me on Contrave for my addictive personality (food and cigarettes).  Well this is day 5 and I haven&#039;t had a craving for a ciggy yet AND I&#039;m down 8 lbs....the key is YOU HAVE TO EAT. You have to eat 5 small meals a day and drink drink drink that water!!!!!!   Incorporate exercise too.  I don&#039;t think most people are doing any of the above that&#039;s why they have no results!!! I haven&#039;t had any side effects (yet, knock on wood). But I really think this medicine is it""",10.0,81
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I try today one levitra 20mg and it had no effect , i am 27 can u inform me what is the problem? 

I was with full food maybe it is this problem or maybe I need to use another kind of pill""",1.0,41
Dexmethylphenidate,ADHD,"""My Don started taking Focalin and started to complain that he could not see the board at school. At first I figured well maybe he is just a kid who needs glasses. His prescription was very low. Now a year and a half later his principal from his school called me because he failed the state eye test with his glasses on he has a 20/50 vision. So I took him back to the doctor and they could not correct his vision with the strongest prescription. Everything is blurry and out of focus, he lost all peripheral vision on both eyes. The doctors first question was &quot;What medication is he on?&quot; So I advised him Focalin 10mg. He advised me to immediately go to the doctor who prescribed it because it is a severe side effect of Focalin. Grrrr""",1.0,16
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m so glad I&#039;ve finally found birth control that works for me. I can&#039;t do combination birth control pills at all because of it&#039;s negative side effects. It&#039;s been pretty great so far. Nothing has changed about my weight, I&#039;ve actually started loosing a few pounds, but I am more active. I started it on the first day of my period and since then, I have had some spotting, but doesn&#039;t bother me. My next period on this pill was extremely light. My periods are usually heavy but it is a plus not to waste money on tampons anymore! Only downside is I do notice a few more acne breakouts at time, but it&#039;s better than having pregnancy scares! It&#039;s also great on that aspect, we only use this as birth control and I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant so :)""",10.0,8
Firmagon,Prostate Cance,"""Been taking it for about 4 months, lower back pain gone, heat and cold flashes, testicles shrinking, no sex drive, weight gain, My PSA number was 212 and last checked was 9 so its working. I have stage 4 where it has gone to my bones. Now I am also using Marijuana to see if it helps cancer.. we shall see........""",7.0,23
Morphine,Pain,"""I had NO pain control on this medication, but from reading the other posts, I was not given a chance at it. My MD tried one small dose and NOTHING for breakthrough pain. It seems that if he&#039;d adjusted it and given me something for break through pain maybe I would have had a good outcome, too. Sadly, I have no health insurance now and it&#039;s too expensive, so maybe he did me a favor. It would&#039;ve been brutal to finally have a medicine work and it be too expensive to buy.""",1.0,12
Paxil,Depression,"""Paxil does help with depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. It makes you lose weight but the weight comes back fast when you stop taking it.""",8.0,13
Doxycycline,Bronchitis,"""I used doxycycline hyclate for my bronchitis. It really helped me get better faster, it even got rid of the few zits I had. The downfall is after I was done with my prescription I broke out all over! My face, neck, and chest are all covered in acne or its a rash, I&#039;m not sure... I&#039;ve never had bumps this bad in my entire life!""",6.0,16
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""great drug with few if any side effects.... especially in adults.""",10.0,16
Mefenamic acid,Period Pain,"""So my doctor prescribed this medicine for me yesterday, so far I&#039;ve taken 5 pills since then (3 doses a day). She prescribed it to me to regulate my period and stop my blood flow as I&#039;ve had 3 periods since Janurary 30th. Now, here I am, assuming that this would actually work as it was recommended by my gyno. Completely wrong. Ever since I&#039;ve taken it I&#039;ve had non-stop cramps and been very uncomfortable, my period is still yet to stop, and I still have all the typical emotions that come along with periods. I hardly ever even get cramps and when I do, they hardly hurt. So it&#039;s definitely the medicine causing these pains. Also, this medicine is basically just a higher form of ibuprofen. Wouldn&#039;t recommend to anyone with period problems""",2.0,5
Dexmethylphenidate,ADHD,"""My 10-year son has ADHD (combined) and ODD. Focalin XR so far is the only medication that works on my son&#039;s inattentiveness. However, on 15 mg he was very moody and glassy eyed. Found out later that he was overmedicated. What I didn&#039;t like about Focalin was that he became very quiet almost Zombie like. Also, the medication did not last in his system long enough. He stopped takes Focalin XR over a year now and has been on Vyvanse (70mg.) I am considering putting him back on Focalin with a lower dose.""",7.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill since January (it is now July) and sadly I&#039;ve developed cystic acne from it and now I&#039;m on accutane. If I would&#039;ve realized sooner that it was the culprit, I would&#039;ve stopped immediately. I took this pill in the first place for my acne only. I was someone who had moderate acne and this cystic acne has made me so depressed. If you notice changes in your skin 4/5 months in that aren&#039;t good, I would say to change your pill. My problem is that I read reviews saying it would get better and it just gradually got worse. I also read reviews that said your skin would get used to it before it got better and that wasn&#039;t true for me at all. Save yourself before it gets worse definitely. Wish I could put pictures of my acne here :(""",1.0,2
Dymista,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Best medicine on the market, unfortunately my insurance company refuses to pay for it which usually means I end up with bronchitis at least twice a year.""",10.0,10
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Bacterial Infection,"""My doctor put me on Sulfamethoxazole in hopes of clearing up a mild but reoccurring skin infection under my arms. I was instructed to take 2 pills per day for 2 weeks.  My first, second and third day I felt okay, but the fourth - ninth day (today) I have felt very tired, shaky and dizzy.  When I turn my head a certain way, or lay down, I feel as if I spun in a circle ten times, then stopped. I called today, and spoke with a nurse who assured me that I would have had the side effects the first or second day. Well, I know my body and I don&#039;t feel right. So today will be my last day on this.""",1.0,11
Minocycline,Acne,"""I took minocycline for about a month for acne and I started to get dry eyes after 1 month I went to the eye doctor and they said my tears weren&#039;t as good as they should be, I strongly believe that the minocycline caused my dry eyes. They get tired during the day. I have read that certain acne medications cause dry eyes. It&#039;s horrible I have the dry eyes every day. Don&#039;t take this drug at all.""",1.0,3
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""April 2016 out of the blue after having normal cycles and 5 pregnancies, I started hemorrhage and passing softball size clots. My doctor started me on 10 mg provera and that slowed down the bleeding. It has been 42 continuous days of bleeding then they raised the provera to 20 mg. They worked for two months then started spotting. They raised to 30. Well now I&#039;m on 40 mg.. I&#039;m not liking some of the mood side effects. I&#039;m not sure if this medication is for me..""",4.0,15
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""I am a 5&#039; 8&quot; male 175 lbs and have Chlamydia for the second time :(. First time it took me 5 months to realize I had infection, I was having the testicle pain thinking it was too much sex! Then a physician recommended doxycycline for a week and it went away. Now, I just took 2x500mg of azithromycin. I had breakfast 2 hrs earlier, cereal and fruit. Two hours later only small stomach discomfort. I am drinking plenty water. Lets wait a week to see if it goes away. Cheers""",7.0,5
Errin,Birth Control,"""I have only been on this pill for 3 weeks now, but wanted to insert my experience because it seems pretty different than some of the other reviewers. I had light spotting for about a week and a half four days into taking the pill, then it completely stopped. I didn&#039;t experience any other side effects until the next week: dizziness, lightheadedness, and something I can only describe as a &quot;mental cloudiness.&quot; These effects would normally last 15 hours after taking the pill (I take it at 9PM). Nothing I do could help it--eating, drinking water, you name it. Feels kind of like I have morning sickness or something until 2PM, but I would like to add that that is not consistently every day. I take my pill at the same time every day.""",6.0,7
Narcan Injection,Opioid Overdose,"""I took a fatal dose of Heroin in February 2016 and was given 2 shots of Narcan and it saved my life!""",10.0,5
Mirabegron,Overactive Bladde,"""I started Myrbetriq about three weeks ago.  What a difference it has made in my life.  The doctor gave me samples for 25 mg and I noticed a positive change the first day and even more after a few days.  When my two week supply of samples ran out, I requested to try the 50 mg and this level has almost completely alleviated all the symptoms I was having.  Now I&#039;m battling with my insurance company to approve the medicine.  Hopefully they will come through for me because this medication is working great.""",10.0,118
Tramadol,Pain,"""I have recently been put on Tramadol for chronic migraines, in conjunction with a daily preventive medicine. I did not experience any euphoria, nor do I have any problems when I don&#039;t take it.  The problem is, I don&#039;t receive any pain relief from my migraines when I do take it.  I&#039;ve tried so many different medicines and was hoping this might be the answer. I was wrong.""",2.0,4
Uribel,Urinary Tract Infection,"""This medication definitely was effective in taking away the symptoms of urgency after I had a urinary procedure done. It worked pretty fast within 30min. However the side effect if &quot;fluttering heart&quot; was very negative for me as I have an anxiety disorder so the heart palpitations triggered me to get very panicky. The side effect starting after an hour of taking it and subsided about 2-3 hrs afterwards. Overall I would recommend this medication because the effectiveness was excellent.""",6.0,56
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Nexplanon for about 3-4 months now. After about two weeks I started bleeding pretty much non-stop for about a month. I&#039;ve never had regular periods and they always been light or moderate with only minimal cramping. The month long bleeding I had was definitely light, but steady and a nuisance. However, now I hardly bleed at all. I said I don&#039;t have any periods but occasionally I&#039;ll have a couple days of light bleeding. I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant, and have had no weight gain. I&#039;m sorry to hear others experience has been less satisfactory but I would definitely recommend Nexplannon. I love that I don&#039;t have to worry about getting pregnant or taking a pill regularly. If it matters, I&#039;m 19.""",9.0,2
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I have been on Contrave for a little over a month now and I have lost 7 pounds. Not gonna lie, I almost stopped taking it. The first 2 weeks I had severe stomach pains, each time lasting about 10 minutes, after the end of week 2, the pains stopped. I have no had the urge to drink coffee anymore, used to drink 3 cups a day. I am not eating as much, I used to eat a footlong sandwich from Subway, now I&#039;m lucky if I finish half. This is not a medication for people looking for rapid results. I am taking it day by day and so far I am happy with my results.""",9.0,39
Clonazepam,Insomnia,"""Don&#039;t start this drug for sleep or anxiety!! It&#039;s the most addicting drug on the face of this earth. It&#039;s more addicting than heroin. I was given this drug and OMG it made everything so much better. Sleep, no anxiety then WHAM it quit working. I had to up the dose from .5 mg to 2 mg then when 2 mg was no longer working my psyche Rx me seraquel bc I couldn&#039;t sleep. BIG mistake now I&#039;m dependent on yet another drug that quit working last year ( after 10 years) now I&#039;m on disability for IBS, IC and pelvic floor dysfunction bc I took these drugs. Oh did I add I had to be put on another drug to help sleep so I&#039;m polydrugged. What I&#039;d do to have my life back. Don&#039;t ruin your life. Klonopin is poison! """,1.0,33
Gabapentin,Spondylolisthesis,"""First of my symptoms was sensitive to light I can&#039;t see have to wear Sun glasses in my house and outside saying that I can&#039;t not drive long distance vision way to blurry and legs give out not safe anymore... I had a convulsion affter feeling not needing air my legs gave out on me and I blacked out!!! I&#039;ve had many other episodes where my vision goes blurry then I can&#039;t see and my legs gave out needing assistance in getting to a couch!!! I&#039;m having trouble swallowing anything thinking chunky, I just went through esophagus xrays and testing they say it may be the medicine I can&#039;t eat rarely eat in dehydrated but don&#039;t wanna go back to Dr again.""",4.0,6
Estarylla,Birth Control,"""If you haven&#039;t taken Estarylla before, I&#039;d recommend giving it a try. I&#039;ve had pretty much no negative side effects other than a mild nausea after the first few pills in a new pack, and it&#039;s helped a lot with my acne. My periods are also significantly shorter and less severe than they were with no medication/other birth control. Looking at other reviews, this definitely doesn&#039;t work well for some people, but its been really effective for me.""",9.0,0
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I just got it today 4/27/17 and the pain is unbearable. My fiance held me the second time after my doctor took it out because I was in tears the first time. I have a 0 pain tolerance. Took 1600mg (2 800mg morning and afternoon) of ibuprofen it does help but so does a heating pad. If anyone has advice for skyla please let me know.""",9.0,1
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""Bupropion is a miracle! I still had some cravings, a little irritability, a few depressing nightmares- but I quit! I smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for a decade. I have not had a cigarette in over a month, and live with people that smoke in the house. No patches, no gimmicks, just plugging through it with bupropion. I would recommend giving this a go to anyone.""",10.0,43
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I switched to this birth control from Gildess fe 1/20 (It made me depressed intensified my anxiety and I was having two periods a month). At first I was skeptical from initial water retention and moodiness but after the first month was over all those initial issues disappeared.""",10.0,4
Protonix,Stomach Ulce,"""Works so well I forget I have a problem until I forget to take it, then I&#039;m reminded the next day...ugh!""",10.0,61
Lialda,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""My doctor switched me from Asacol (which was working very well) to Lialda and the results were horrible.  When I started having bad flare ups my gastroenterologist had no clue what do do.  She put me on Remicade over 16 months with no results and I was miserable.  When I suggested that perhaps it was the Lialda that was causing the problems she stated that that was &quot;not likely&quot;.  Well, after about two years of misery and being back on steroids, I switched doctors - a guy who came highly recommended. After a heart to heart consultation with him, he stated he had some patients who did not do well with Lialda and decided to take me off that medication immediately. Within three weeks I was off steroids, back to using Asacol and life is now okay.""",1.0,37
Sklice,Head Lice,"""2nd time in 14 month my daughter has lice. Used rid. Day 2 small live lice appeared. Possibly hatched overnight. Called pediatrician and day 2 got a script for Sklice. With coupon &amp; insurance, paid $10. I was so hopeful this was the answer to our prayers. My daughter has very long hair &amp; takes hours to nit pick. I even use a magnifier lamp light to check her head which I highly recommend! Sklice is supposed to kill nits. My older daughter has a microscope &amp;did a little science experiment:out of about 15 nits, 6 were still alive. I have checked her hair daily for 7 days since using Sklice and vacuumed &amp; laundered everything (more than once) &amp; day 7 found a live louse on her head! Retreated with rid and cleaned again! Disappointed w/sklice.""",1.0,7
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS DRUG! I like many of you really from what I have read had a great experience AT FIRST. I am 26 years old and do sales for a living. I was on cloud nine towards the beginning trail of this prescription. I was able to concentrate more than I had in months and was more motivated to go out and look for new leads for my company. I found that I would get dizzy or a tab nauseous but I found that staying hydrated and always having a water bottle with me helped out. I developed a problem where I would know what I wanted to say but when I went to speak it didn&#039;t come out right and literally made me sound like I was high or drunk. VERY SCARY!""",1.0,38
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Took the Plan B pill 1 hour after intercourse. I took it on an empty stomach, which you should NOT do. I felt crazy symptoms for about 1 month. It felt as if I were pregnant. I have been nauseous, tired, mood swings. Horrible feeling, and it lasted quite a while. 1 week after I had taken the pill, I got some spotting that lasted 3 days. I took 7 home pregnancy tests (all negative) because of all the worry. But I just received my period today, which I am so happy about. """,8.0,56
Zelapar,Parkinson's Disease,"""I had to stop taking Zelapar because I was having an operation. After a couple of days the operation was postponed and I forgot that I had stopped taking Zelapar. Anyway mid-day one afternoon I was having a horrible time because it seemed all movement had stopped, the next day the same, a couple of more days went by and I figured my good luck was up and it was time for either new medicines or a D.B.S. Then I remembered that I was not taking the Zelapar, well I went back to my daily dose and I am almost my old moving self. Thanks.""",9.0,30
Emollients,Dry Skin,"""My skin normally has a real bad experience when it comes to eczema. I found that Albolene has a eye makeup remover for eczema that really helps when my eye puff up and can&#039;t see as well. This not only is a problem because it looks bad and makes me self conscious, but because it also makes it hard to see things. When your eye puff up as bad as mine, sometimes you can&#039;t even see my pupils. This eye makeup remover that they just came out with not only takes off the makes up around my eyes well, but also reduces the effects of eczema. A moisturizing eye makeup remover like this one really has made it easier to deal with my condition and I recommend anyone who is going though this problem and have this issue to look into makeup cream removers.""",10.0,0
Colesevelam,"Diarrhea, Chronic","""I&#039;ve always had issues with going but, I had my gallbladder out in 2008 since then I&#039;ve been getting worse and worse...I went to 3 different doctors who diagnosed me with ibs-d and sent me home saying take a prebiotic...finally I found a doctor early this year. He was determined to help me. I was always late to work and as soon as I got there is was in the bathroom. I went to the bathroom in excess of 10 times a day on a good day. I had to carry a change of clothes to work cause I had frequent accidents. And my belly pain was soo bad I felt as though I would fall unconscious.my doctor referred me to a specialist and he put me on 4 pills once a day...I still potty like 4 times a day but it&#039;s given me back my life!""",10.0,4
Lorazepam,Not Listed / Othe,"""For severe panic attacks, the only medication on the market for this is lorazepam, taken just before or at onset of attack.""",7.0,8
Abilify,Autism,"""My child has been on Abilify for a while now and we have not noticed any changes really. He still has aggression, self injurious behavior, and extreme levels of impulsivity. I can&#039;t take him out in public because he randomly hits people especially small children. If he is prevented from harming others he starts hurts himself until we have to restrain him. He has callouses on his wrists from biting and hitting his mouth repeatedly. The doctor has already increased his Abilify up to 10mg twice a day and he&#039;s on Clonidine 0.1mg 6 x&#039;s a day, Concerta 54mg a day, Ritalin 10mg a day, and Vistarel 100mg a night and melatonin at night. It&#039;s like he is on nothing though. I am terrified to take him off because it might make him worse. I&#039;m so lost.""",1.0,17
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I am on a maintenance dose of 1 mg 3 times a day along with a different Xanax .5 if I am having a panic attack. I&#039;m agoraphobic and suffer from anxiety because of multiple reasons. I find klonopin is a amazing medication that helps tremendously. I wouldn&#039;t have the life I have today.""",10.0,97
Accutane,Acne,"""I had mild to server acne at different times throughout years but then I finally decided to try Accutane. Initially, I did have an initial breakout which worsened the skin condition (more acne), which lasted for approximately 1.5months. But once the skin started getting better, everything started disappearing slowly and now I&#039;m 4.5 months in and only have the red/brown marks left but all my acne is gone! The first few months will be harsh, and your self-esteem will probably get hit. But just go through the whole cycle - you won&#039;t regret it in the end.""",10.0,16
Trospium,Overactive Bladde,"""Worked well, but had to stop due to conscription, blurred vision, and energy.""",4.0,15
Zegerid,GERD,"""I&#039;ve been taking this for nearly a year now, and I can honestly say I&#039;ve been heartburn-free since the day after I started taking it. I can eat all the things that I love but used to keep me up all night (tomato sauce, bananas and peanut butter were the worst). 
It is quite expensive, about a $1 a pill with insurance, but worth every penny. It&#039;s can also be a hassle because I have to wait to eat in the morning after I take it, but I am able to get something at work.
I took Tagamet for a while, then Zantac (75 and then 150), and both those stopped working after a few months. Tums, Rolaids and all the other chewables, and liquids like Mylanta all quit working years ago. My doctor decided to step it up and prescribe this to me and my life changed.""",10.0,29
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""My experience with Effexor was absolutely terrible. I was prescibed this for my depression (3rd medication I tried) The reason I gave it 2/10 was because I didn&#039;t feel any worse mentally on this (did not feel the slightest bit better either), but if it wasn&#039;t for that I would have given it a 0/10 if possible. The side effects and withdrawal was absolutely terrible. The head &quot;zaps&quot; started to cause unbearable migraines, I had no appetite, and my vision was blurred some days. The withdrawal was something I&#039;ve never experienced before and I hope that I will never have to go through it again. I was completely bed ridden due to the unbearable migraines, sweating, and vomiting. Everyone is different, but this did not work out for me.""",2.0,23
Concerta,ADHD,"""I was late being diagnosed with ADHD, (late 40s) I was diagnosed Bipolar in 1992, but never felt this was the correct diagnosis as my meds never helped me with all the different thoughts going on in my head. As soon as I started concerta, I felt more relaxed, my concentration improved greatly and I could sleep peacefully without any benzodiazepines. I am currently (for over 4 years) on a dose of 72mg, it still is as effective as when I started and luckily I haven&#039;t any of the listed side effects. I think if anybody feels they have ADHD they should seek Psychiatric help to do the relevant tests.""",9.0,30
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""I suffer from recurrent uni&#039;s, this is by far the worst one I have had 3 weeks of anti b&#039;s and still have the infection, I hate Nitrofurantoin, makes me feel sick, tired lack of energy and at the moment I have loss of appetite and a headache and loose and frequent bowel movements. I personally feel I can developed a tolerance for the anti-biotics. Even though my symptoms to go for a few days, I don&#039;t feel any better within myself as the antibiotics pose more problems.""",4.0,10
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Was put on 10mg Lexapro for general anxiety.  I was on it for 5 days and just had to stop. Horrible anxiety, feelings of depression I have never had before, absolutely no appetite, migraine, bad dreams, falling asleep at work while getting more than enough sleep at night, forgetful in my everyday tasks, overall hazy and strange feeling.  Will go back to Ativan and will never take an SSRI for my anxiety again-not worth it.""",2.0,8
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have Implanon for about 5 months, no bleeding, only spotting. I had my period only once. I don&#039;t have any mood swings, I am more relaxed, no PMS. Sometimes light headache, but goes away in few minutes. It doesn&#039;t cost me any trouble and save on pads (usually used all package heavy ones and half package light ones). So far no problem.""",10.0,0
Ortho Cyclen,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on it for 3 months now &amp; I love it , period is much lighter .""",9.0,7
Cefuroxime,Sinusitis,"""Was sick with the worst sinus infection in my life for at least 3 weeks. It began to turn into pneumonia. Amoxil wasn&#039;t working. 2 doses of Ceftin so far and I&#039;m feeling much better. """,10.0,81
Methadone,Opiate Withdrawal,"""In the summer of 2009 I found out I was pregnant,  yay.....No I was addicted to heroin and a large amount of it daily, I could not continue this as long as another life was growing inside of me. Methadone maintenance was my only option. I had my child on methadone and began detoxing right away small amounts at a time like 2 mg per week. It&#039;s been 5 years and I went from 95 mgs to 15 mgs there were months at a time I just chose to linger on a dose just out of fear of being completely off. I am doing fine I&#039;m a happy mom who lives a normal life and looking at me would never see any hints of my past. I&#039;m a completely different person and ready to be done. There is only 15 mg between my life now and the life I used to lead. It works""",10.0,45
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I was terrified to get this, but made the decision after I could no longer stand being on my birth control pills anymore due to severe migraines and upper lip pigmentation! The process to get this is quick and painless. However, it was very sore and painful the first few days and it did not fully heal, for me, until about a month. I was nervous about the constant bleeding, as a lot of people reported, but only had a period for ten days than nothing since then. No headaches, weight gain, bloating... The only thing is I find I&#039;m more sensitive and moody, but I don&#039;t know for sure. That could just be because I moved across the country at the same time! I can feel the rod and have a tiny bit of pain once in a great while, but nothing bad. I recommend trying.""",8.0,15
Olanzapine,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""It&#039;s a miracle for someone else to feel better (which I&#039;m happy they do) but it does not work to me. I feel empty these days with lack of motivation to do anything. My hallucinations and voices don&#039;t go away that easy. I still find myself seeing shadows and hearing voices telling me words that aren&#039;t real. I&#039;m not worried about the weight gain I just want the hallucinations and hearing voices to go away. I am diagnosed with schizoaffective which now make me doubt about it. My mood is stable (how others see on the outside) normal to everyone but it like putting myself to sleep and becomes even slow. aripiprazole was bad for me as it made me feel restless and suicidal.""",1.0,2
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I never use Monstat 7 before and I use it for the first time it made me burn and itching like crazy I will not recommend this product to any one . I had to flush it  out with warm water to ease the burning this is the worst experience I have had with this product.""",3.0,5
My Way,Emergency Contraception,"""*Ladies this is a real experience. 
I had unprotected sex around the time I was ovulating. So the chances of me getting pregnant was pretty high. I took the pill 24 hours later with my dinner and I was worried it wouldn&#039;t work. At first I didn&#039;t get any symptoms then a couple days to a week go by and I started to experience early pregnancy like symptoms. Today, I got my my period on time so relax it works .  """,9.0,8
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on Lexapro for maybe 1.5 years, and this drug has worked pretty well in reducing my anxiety and depression. I started on 10mg which may have helped a tiny bit, but I still felt awful. A month or two after having my dose increased to 20mg, I started to feel better. Lexapro helped me lift myself out of my ~6 month long period of anxiety and depression, but I wasn&#039;t &quot;cured.&quot; I still have mental issues which I need to work on. 

In terms of side effects, there were almost none. I got headaches right when I started and also after going on 20mg, but they only lasted a few days. I also find my long-term memory is a bit worse, and time seems to fly by faster.

Oh, and it&#039;s super cheap if you can get the generic version.""",7.0,9
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""The pharmacist said the only side effect was vivid dreams. It is going down the Alice in Wonderland&#039;s rabbit hole. It is supposed to get better after a week. Here&#039;s hoping the pharmacist is right.""",6.0,32
Nuvigil,Narcolepsy,"""Diagnosed with narcolepsy and had frequent daily cataplexy. Nothing else worked, prior to getting diagnosed, hours and hours of sleep mixed with coffee, energy drinks and abuse of workout stimulants. After adjusting to the jitters and slight nausea, I&#039;ve never felt better. Every now and then I will need a small nap, but I am sleeping deeper and sleep walking much less. I went from several cataplexy a day to only three in the last month. Those three only happened because I hadn&#039;t gotten enough sleep that night. This drug works the best for me when I get more than 6 hours of sleep, ideally 7 or 8 hours though. I am very happy overall, but it is ridiculously expensive if you aren&#039;t on an insurance plan, like me (just switched jobs).""",9.0,17
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""After 40 years I finally found a medicine that works. I take it with Seroquel.""",10.0,9
Percocet,Chronic Pain,"""short-term OK for pain would not want to take long term I am a cancer survivor and my most of my body hurts all the time I have yet to find a pain medicine that is safe and effective and non-addictive that helps with this side effect of massive amounts of chemo it&#039;s been 6 years and I&#039;ve been living in pain everyday I understand why Colorado and California legalize marijuana I don&#039;t smoke pot I used to. but if someone comes over with a joint I may take a hit and I will say that marijuana does help the pain I would not want to use as a recreational drug but it does help the pain better than any opiate that I&#039;ve ever taken""",7.0,33
Bupropion,Depression,"""I switched to Wellbutrin after a year of Zoloft mostly due to weight gain (I&#039;d gained about 20 lbs. in a year). I started taking Wellbutrin 2x a day with a plan to eventually increase to extended release but the meds kept me up all night. I got maybe 4 hours of sleep a night even with Zzzquil. My sleep was extremely restless and I woke up about every hour. I called my doctor and asked if I could switch to the extended release version but she said it would probably be the same situation. I did like how the meds made me feel. Very little depression and I felt super energized and productive. Honestly I was almost too wired; I was very jittery and almost a bit manic.""",5.0,42
Mesalamine,Crohn's Disease,"""Within one month of starting on Pentasa all my Crohn&#039;s symptoms have been completely in remission and have remained so going on 5 years now.""",10.0,11
Enbrel,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""I am 47 having AS for 26 years.
last 5 months have starting using Embrel, I can not describe the results...
try it yourself...
amazing""",10.0,2
Gabapentin,Neuropathic Pain,"""Because of the opiate crisis, my doctor didn&#039;t feel comfortable giving me an opiate for pain in my back and shoulder from a nasty fall. But, she gave me this medication and the pain went away and I actually felt happy. A little dizzy but nothing too bad. I recommend this medication.""",10.0,12
Fluoxetine,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""Hi .. First of  all I am a woman who didn&#039;t believe in any antidepressants ever! Then came the dreaded monster I call menopause (well for me it was tough) not all woman have it so BAD. Anyways I met with my Dr. and told her everything that  I felt and she prescribe 20 of prozac. I came home saying to myself  gee I cant take this - I heard so much negative things back in the 80&#039;s in high school ..? Then I said well its either giving it a try and hope for the best, or lose my Husband of 20 yrs and cry more.. So I took a pill that same afternoon and wow I can say it took about 3 weeks before major  difference butI am thankful everyday and night  as I am so much happier.""",10.0,26
Letrozole,Breast Cance,"""I have been on Femara for almost a year. At first I had nearly constant hot flashes/night sweats. Was started on Effexor with nearly immediate relief. Have had increasingly painful joint and muscle pain, especially in my knees. Nothing seems to be helping much with that and it has been a major detriment to my quality of life. Have recently added Magnesium, Fish Oil and Glucosamine/Chrondroitin to the Calcium and D3 I had been taking. Hopefully this will ease the joint stiffness and pain. I am 52 and some days feel 92. Still I am cancer free so far, so I will continue to take Femara.""",7.0,177
Viibryd,Depression,"""No side effects. Relief of symptoms of depression was evident in the first week of taking this medication and are continuing. The medication is expensive ($200 for a month&#039;s supply), but a small price to pay for what it delivers.""",10.0,276
Xulane,Birth Control,"""This is the third time I am submitting a review for Xulane. I was approaching 1 year using this patch, but discontinued it this past Friday. Over the past 6 months, I have had high blood pressure readings (extremely high). The only change I have made over the past year is switching from Ortho Evra to Xulane. My Doctor thinks this is causing my high blood pressure. Not only that, but I have been having headaches, which I never had prior to taking this patch. Not sure if anyone else has had an increase in blood pressure, since they started this patch? I hoped I was not the only one. Anyone else?""",5.0,7
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Not sure if these side effects are all because of nexplanon, but I&#039;ve noticed the following after 1 and a half years of use:

- I&#039;m in 11 months of chronic bloating (Dr says it&#039;s acute IBS?) 
- I gained 10% of my weight after having the same steady weight for 12 years 
- I sometimes feel my blood bubble around the upper arm where the nexplanon is placed. 
- ringing eardrums almost every day 
- my vision went from -1.0 to -2.5 in a year 
- less frequent (1/2 a week): nausea, chest pains, headache""",6.0,1
Unisom SleepGels,Insomnia,"""Tried this after my new Dr took me off of Ambien that I&#039;d been on for 3 1/2 years  by a sleep Dr for my insomnia, I can stay wide awake for up to 48 hours &amp; then if I do fall asleep only get between 2-6 hours of sleep. New Dr thinks I&#039;m depressed BUT I&#039;m far from that &amp; keeps wanting to put me on depression medicine!! Called sleep Dr back in Iowa to tell new Dr here in Louisiana that I have insomnia which she did BUT new Dr doesn&#039;t believe sleep specialist!!""",1.0,2
Ranitidine,GERD,"""Zantac has been very good at keeping my heartburn/reflux under control. """,8.0,34
Skyla,Birth Control,"""My experience with Skyla ended terribly. Two weeks ago I would have recommended Skyla to anyone. My periods were light and very little cramping. Last week I discovered I was pregnant. After being in and out of the ER all weekend I found out it was an ectopic pregnancy.  I rate this 3 out of 10 because this exact incident is listed as a possibility in the warnings for the product. I never expected to be included in that unlikely statistic and can honestly say it was a very traumatizing experience.""",3.0,7
Bupropion,Depression,"""I started on Lexapro which worked at first for me, then a month later made me feel like a zombie because I was so drowsy so my doctor started me on 200mg of Wellbutrin a day. The first few days were fine and then after about a week the crazy suicidal thoughts started. Then came the mood swings and short fuze. After 2 weeks of this medication I couldnt stand anyone around me or even myself. I didnt want to be talked to or even looked at I felt depressed, life wasn&#039;t worth anything. So, my doctor changed me to Prozac 20mg and so far seems to be a good fit.""",1.0,20
Lorcaserin,Obesity,"""I am currently on belviq, I chose to write a review, because I was looking for a &quot;real&quot; honest/objective view of the drug. I will say this, I have taken belviq for about 1 month now. Initially, about the first 5 days I didn&#039;t notice a huge change in appetite. But by week 2, you notice it for sure. Fuller faster, and cravings for junk are a minimum. I planned to have a &quot;cheat day&quot; because in addition to the belviq, I&#039;ve totally changed my eating habits, well cheat day comes, and I&#039;m not craving any junk. At first the dry mouth side affect is awful but that goes away. Long story short, this medication is doing me proud. I can&#039;t say any huge weight loss yet BUT hey less eating, less chance of obesity.""",9.0,36
Diovan,High Blood Pressure,"""Yes, it lowered my blood pressure.  I had, and still do, a persistent lingering dry cough, which led to many visits to the doctor&#039;s office: spirometry, chest xray, antibiotics, and more, to rule out any other reason for the cough.  And I did hear from one of my co-workers later that her father had a similar experience, cough after taking Diovan.  """,3.0,66
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""It worked! Had brief unprotected sex then used condom for the rest of it, but I took a plan b about 1-2 hours later just to be careful cause of Pre cum. Most likely after ovulation. Started freaking out and reading reviews positive I was pregnant because I overreact like that. I had slight nausea and diarrhea a couple days after but very little side effects. Period came right on time. I&#039;m not gonna tell you not to worry because I did that no matter how many reviews I read, but use this feeling to make sure you don&#039;t make this mistake again! Good luck""",10.0,5
Effexor XR,Depression,"""Effexor has been the most effective antidepressant for me. I&#039;ve tried 5  SSRI&#039;s. Effexor doesn&#039;t make me lazy or spaced out. I feel it helps my cognitive functioning, as well as focus, motivation and memory. I will go off effexor for periods of time, plenty of time for my brain/body to reset, but I keep finding it better to be on Effexor. It&#039;s helped me to not be so negative, irritable and just miserable overall. I can feel its slight pain killing effects as well. It keeps me doing things instead of laying in bed ruminating negative thoughts. Side effects for me are constipation and lower libido. Miralax fixes the first one. As for the second one, before Effexor I wasn&#039;t socializing at all anyways, so the I can handle that side effect.""",9.0,62
Macrobid,Bladder Infection,"""I found it worked quickly. It&#039;s just irritating when you have a headache and are dizzy for a week. The constipation is uncomfortable as well.""",6.0,30
Keflex,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""The only antibiotic that promptly and consistently resolves my chronic bronchitis.""",10.0,59
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I had really bad acne and went to see a Dermatologist in July 2012. After liver function tests I was put on an increasing dose to 60mg. It did wonders and got rid of the really bad areas in 9 months. I have had a few spikes but nothing as bad and take pulse doses of 10mg three times a week.""",10.0,5
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""My daughter just turned 7 years old and we started her on Vyvanse about 2 months ago as she was diagnosed with ADHD. After two months (this week) I called the doctor and stopped the medication as she has lost so much weight from not eating, and was sleeping ALL THE TIME! My daughter never took naps and would wake up at 6:30 a.m. religiously every morning on her own, but after we started her on the medicine, she falls asleep standing up and cannot wake her up in the mornings. We fight just to get her to eat things she likes and to no prevail. I know it might not be the medicine for her and in fact I am going to try a Non-Stimulant ADHD medication before we stop these medicines over all. """,3.0,7
Botox,Overactive Bladde,"""I&#039;m am shocked to hear how disappointed everyone is with Botox and I&#039;m sad too. 
I completely understand the frustration, embarrassment and all round annoyance of peeing yourself. 
I started having Botox when I was 33 (I have MS). I had to start catheterising after my 2nd lot of Botox. 
This was the end of the world to me, 33 and having to use a catheter. 
Now, I think Botox is a huge benefit to my life and using a catheter is the norm.  
Obviously, everyone has different experiences but I love it x""",10.0,41
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""WEIRD - was on Yaz (brand name) for over a year and had absolutely no issues. Switched to the generic version and was given Loryna. Quickly I started to get TONS of freckles all over my body (very odd side effect). In addition my legs started swelling. It is different than Yaz!""",2.0,5
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""I have had fibromylgia now for 20 yrs plus lupus and had 7 tumors removed from my body, heart attack at the age of 40 and about died. I was put on Lyrica 5 years ago and I have my life back. I take 100mg twice a day and now I can enjoy my life again.""",10.0,31
Paroxetine,Depression,"""I am on my first week of it and I feel good. I had anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. I would like to up my mg soon though. It kind of gives me an I don&#039;t care outlook on a lot of little things that would stress me out highly.""",6.0,17
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I was on this pill for about a year in 2013 and my doctor took me off of it because it made me bleed twice a month. However, when I&#039;m not on birth control I tend to bleed twice a month anyway and my periods are horribly painful and heavy. With this pill at least they were light and only lasted 3 days at most. This is the only pill I&#039;ve ever taken that kept my face completely clear the entire time. I just switched back after a month in Sprintec, which was causing nodules on my face that scabbed over and made me look like a meth addict. All bc causes side effects, unfortunately. You just have to pick which ones you can live with.""",9.0,0
Zoloft,Depression,"""I have depression and anxiety, lately more depression, from being 40, with kids, uncomfortable marriage.  Lexapro has suppressed things but I had become unemotional. On 50mg for a week now of Zoloft and the difference is incredible! I have reasonable emotions, and more energy to want to do the things I planned on but didn&#039;t do before. Sleeping is off and on a problem, has always been, but dreams are waking me up for being so vivid.  Appetite is down, I&#039;m glad. I had been steadily gaining weight because I didn&#039;t want to do anything, but now stomach is bad and I&#039;m scared to go anywhere.  Hoping that will go away.  Can&#039;t say much about sex, not having any.""",9.0,27
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Lexapro has changed my life! I no longer have anxiety attacks, and I have control over my emotions. I wish I had started taking it years ago!""",10.0,73
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""I have used Qysmia since January along with a low carb diet, and as of today I have lost 44 pounds.  The medicines assist with keeping me from being hungry, and craving foods that I would generally binge on like sweets. I really am pleased with this medication.  The only side effects I have incurred are some constipation, which I always had issues with. I use Miralax to aid with that. I only have a few more pounds to lose to reach my goal, but the medicine has really been a help.""",9.0,109
Zegerid,GERD,"""expensive""",10.0,32
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""This med is flat out dangerous..I&#039;m prescribed Xanax 1mg three times daily. DO NOT MIX THESE TWO..I was on both carisoprodol and Xanax and I had not 1 but 2 overdoses accidentally - not on purpose. I literally was airlifted to two different hospitals within a month and a half. This is a great medication for its intended purpose however it is extremely addicting. It should be labeled schedule 2 in my opinion as to the danger this medication holds when taken with another CNS..I also suffer from panic disorder and anxiety.""",9.0,58
Promethazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I am 21 yrs of age and have suffered from migraines for nearly 15 yrs now. Phenergan is my go to medication for the nausea and vomiting that sometimes comes along with my headaches. I usually just want to crawl into a dark hole but with this medication I&#039;m able to control my nausea and prevent myself from being sick. It also helps with the stomach pains I sometimes get from taking Excedrin Migraine.""",8.0,5
Tocilizumab,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I was diagnosed with RA over 15 years ago. At my worst I sat on the couch with my pain pills in one hand, and the TV remote in the other. I was unable to stand or walk without assistance. I was approved as a patient for the clinical trials for Actemra, and for me this was a life changer, a total reversal of what my life had become. I finished raising my two sons, work full time, and even earned my degree in the last ten years since taking Actemra. While I still have some flares a times, my overall life has improved 100%. My SED rate dropped from 130&#039;s to under 5, the only thing I still struggle with is the insomnia and fatigue. I have been truly lucky as I have not experienced any side affects in the 10 years I have been on Actemra.""",10.0,21
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Because of all of the bad reviews I was scared to death. In two weeks, I have lost almost 10 pounds. I have been very careful not to eat greasy foods, but have found that if I do eat something I feel badly for only  a bit. My sugar count daily was never under 180 always between 230 and 300. I was disgusted even to take it. No matter if I ate salads or a cheeseburger it was high. I woke up this morning and my count was 120. I feel good but I am a little sleepy. Taking the shot is so easy, last time I had to check and make sure there was a puncture mark because I didn&#039;t feel the needle. I am, so far on the lowest dosage but this Saturday I take the higher dose.Very happy so far. I&#039;ll let you know with the higher dose how things go.""",10.0,36
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I&#039;ve been a smoker for 10 years. I have tried the gum, patches, and the vaporizer ciggs, nothing worked. Nothing worked because I wanted to smoke, I enjoyed it. I&#039;m on day 18 of Chantix and this is my first day without a cigarette. I&#039;m having all the side effects, nausea, vomiting, gas, constipation, dreams, cant sleep, and don&#039;t have energy. I wonder if this pill is made to do this so you wont want to smoke? I&#039;m going to be a trooper and finish up my packet of pills, but the side effects are enough to make a person want to quit. I will say it reduces your cravings, and makes a cigarette taste nasty. I&#039;m hoping that all these side effects are worth it in the long run.""",7.0,24
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was prescribed this pill due to heavy bleeding during one menstrual cycle..my tubes are tied so this was the only reason I took the pill, it really helped alleviate the heavy bleeding however I ended up with a blood clot in my rt eye as a result of this pill. Just wondering if anyone else had this experience. I was fine before I started taking it and after just 3 months I noticed blurry vision in my rt eye. I don&#039;t have a familial history of blood clotting and no where else in my body do I have blood clots. I know this because I&#039;m now under the care of a cardiologist, hematologist, retina specialist, all because of the clot. Don&#039;t take this especially if your family has a history of blood clots.""",1.0,2
Vantin,Sinusitis,"""Vantin worked the best for me with sinusitis, where as the &quot;z-pack&quot; did not relieve me at all.""",9.0,13
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""This stuff is torture!  I was coughing a little  and had some allergy congestion the pharmacist recommend this stuff.  Its 2:00 AM I took two pills at 3 in the afternoon and I have been coughing my lungs out ever since. I&#039;m literally coughing so hard I&#039;m sweating and have a headache I feel edgy and there is no hope of getting sleep tonight.""",2.0,7
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have been on this medicine since October 22, today is November 15. My appetite feels more controlled throughout the day, but I am only down two pounds. I have experienced serious nausea, vomiting and lightheaded episodes. All of the reading I have done, several people say stick with it and it will subside. I am going to stay with it as long as I can and hope that the side effects decrease, or at best go away completely. Because I typically feel this way everyday, I have very little energy and do not want to work out. I have tried drinking tons of water (which is helpful anyway), protein snacks, carbs snacks (crackers or toast) in an effort to stop the nausea. Unfortunately, nothing seems to help but time and waiting it out.""",4.0,29
Sildenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I am 75 and have diabetes and high blood pressure both under control. I have been inactive sexually for 5 years and recently met someone who wanted to be intimate.  I got a  prescription for Viagra 100 mg and found it not very successful in resolving my erectile dysfunction. May be I&#039;ve been inactive too long or my diabetes and blood pressure complicated my condition.""",2.0,15
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve never used any contraceptive before but when my doctor told me I just needed to change the patch once a week I knew it was the patch for me. I LOVE the side effects! My breast increased in size, my butt did too, my weight is stable and my sex drive is amazing! Some breakouts here and there but not that bad.""",10.0,30
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I started looking into Implanon several years ago and was very nervous about all the negative reviews I found. However, I kept up with the reviews and had a long discussion with a doctor about it and finally decided to get it. I have had Implanon not for 6 months and I have never loved a birth control so much! 

I used to be very worried about forgetting to take my birth control pill, and every time my boyfriend and I had sex it would be on my mind. Now, I don&#039;t even have to think about it and it is a weight off my mind. The only side effect I have experienced is a slight decrease in my sex drive and slight decrease in lubrication when we do have sex. But overall, it has been completely worth it.""",9.0,0
Nebivolol,High Blood Pressure,"""49 yo male, generally healthy including normal blood pressure.  I had a bare metal stent placed in a main artery and have been on 2.5 mg of Bystolic for 3 months now.  For the most part I feel good. The subtle changes to my body I have noticed include uncertainty, forgetfulness, fatigue and working at a slower pace. Never being on any medications prior to my procedure I became concerned  and phoned my Cardiologist.  Their reply: &quot;Oh we hear that all the time from patients on the drug, it&#039;s normal.  You body is adjusting as it would to pair of new eye glasses&quot;.  It didn&#039;t make me feel any better.""",6.0,45
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have always had anxiety however about 7 months ago I began to have panic attacks walking to the shops by myself walking to work, I thought I was going to pass out it was awful. Then one day I just couldn&#039;t walk to work, I got half way then I was convinced I was going to faint so walked home. I then realized how out of control my anxiety had become my partner went with me the doctor prescribed me 20mg tablets (once a day). The first 2 weeks my anxiety was definitely heightened it felt like I was losing the plot. However within a month I found myself walking to the shops and work feeling fine. I haven&#039;t had a panic attack for over 2 months, I wish I had started this medication sooner I now feel normal again.""",10.0,93
Lunesta,Insomnia,"""Used for two months now, Lunesta has been more effective than Ambien curbing early morning awakening.  The taste in the mouth is tolerable. """,10.0,26
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""I found it helpful to keep me focused I take 30 mg x 2 daily. After 3 years of taking it, I  don&#039;t believe it works anymore.  I  lose concentration and I am tired a lot. Age 59.""",6.0,3
Desvenlafaxine,ibromyalgia,"""Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia several months ago, probably have had the symptoms for more than a year.  Cymbalta made me a zombie, Pristiq has been an answer to prayer.  I am pretty much pain free, unless I exert myself or sometimes just have a bad day.  But, the good days far outweigh the bad.  Still nap occasionally, still have insomnia occasionally, but am totally happy with the way I feel.""",10.0,25
Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (old formulation),Nasal Congestion,"""The only product that clears my sinus... Better than any doctor prescribed medication I have tried. Absolutely the best over the counter product on the market!""",10.0,12
Naloxegol,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""I tried Movantik and it worked very quick but made my stool pure blood. I had heard about that side effect before but never experienced it until then. It scared the hell out of me. I haven&#039;t taken it since.""",1.0,24
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I&#039;m through my first week.  First two days had a lingering headache most of the day and a few hours of nausea.  No weight loss but I didn&#039;t expect it yet.  Start with the second pill tomorrow. So far..... my appetite overall has decreased as the week has gone on.  I&#039;ve noticed that I may still want a snack but I can walk away from it and not eat it. I&#039;ll post again at the end of my second week.""",7.0,19
Lortab,Pain,"""I have been on lortab and oxycontin since I had spinal surgery in 07 just had spinal cord stimulator implanted in me in feb of 2010 lortab helps when the oxycontin starts to wear down about five hours.Sometime it gets to the point where nothing seems to work hoping to change to something stronger and no constipation any ideas.""",6.0,9
Warfarin,"Pulmonary Embolism, Recurrent Event","""I have multi Blood Clots in both Lungs. I&#039;ve been on Warfarin 5mg since Mar 2012, prior to that I had a blood clot in one lung back in 2007 following surgery. My experience has been devastating like a walking Time Boom. I&#039;m Alive thanks to my Doctors and my meds. My INR ranges 2.0 / 3.2 I now get my Pro-Time check once monthly. However I&#039;ll be on warfarin for the rest of my Life. Just  have to be extra careful on any other meds my Doctor puts me on.""",10.0,30
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""I&#039;ve been taking levothyroxine for about 30 days now and feel less lethargic and cranky. However, the pill causes my stomach to produce lots of acid in the morning, which makes waiting to eat breakfast an issue.  I have always had an iron stomach that can handle anything without getting upset, including medication when empty, so I&#039;m not excited about this new problem. I have also noticed that my energy level sometimes fluxuates significantly a couple times a day. Improvments still needed.""",5.0,50
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had the Nexplanon since October 2015 and I absolutely love it. There seem to be far more horror stories than good experiences, but it has been great for me. I have only bled for about a week, this was the week after having it implanted. I have occasional spotting but it is very, very light. I can&#039;t blame mood swings on the Nexplanon because I have had Bipolar the entirety of my life. I used to have terrible cramps monthly and now I have none. I did gain about 4 pounds but I barely noticed. I have not been hungrier since getting it and I&#039;ve been a lot happier. I have had a much better sex life with my boyfriend since getting it and I hope this continues. I think this method of birth control is different for every person.""",10.0,11
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I used Bactrim and it cleared up my symptoms perfectly for about 2 days. Then I got a terrible yeast infection.""",3.0,15
Vivelle-Dot,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I recently stopped biodentical pellets and decided to try vivelle-dot .05 mg.  It totally stopped my migraines; however, this dose did not help with insomnia or hot flashes and I suspect my GP will increase the dose.  Now, my insurance will not cover the cost at all because I am over 65.  Through a friend, I found that the manufacturer, Novartis, makes this patch in Europe under the name of Estradot.  I ordered it online with a prescription.  The difference is $32/month compared to $286/month for Vivelle-dot in US.  When I opened the packet, they appear identical and work the same.  Once my dose is adjusted I think these will be fine.""",10.0,0
Pramipexole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""It does work, but the side effects can be damaging.  After a year of being on the medication I became a compulsive gambler ( one of the side effects).  I became suicidal at one point. Spent some time in a hospital, where we discovered the root of my problem was mirapex.""",3.0,35
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Well, I don&#039;t know what to say. If only I would have been taking lamotrigine when I was younger. I&#039;ve been having moods swings and anger since I can remember, since the age of 11. I am 31 now and this is the only medicine that makes me feel the way I knew I should feel. I have no side effects. The worst thing of having bipolar 2 was dealing with my horrible anger problems and having people scared of me. I used to hold on to the fact that my son was the only reason I was alive but lamotrigine has given me a new lease on life. Lamotrigine makes me feel like I should have felt since I was younger!""",10.0,104
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Nexplanon inserted less than a month after my daughter was born .  I am going on three years of having Nexplanon on my arm and I have not been able to have intercourse without pain.   Painful sex that makes you cry painful sex that makes you depressed because you want to feel the love but you can&#039;t because it hurts so bad .  My partner suffered he wanted to love me he wanted to have intercourse and I was so traumatized which made it worse .  I felt like my vagina muscles contracted involuntarily and the more I thought about the pain the more the muscles contracted .   The reason why I am giving this three points is because Nexplanon  did prevent me from getting pregnant but at what cost ?I also have 0 Sex Drive""",1.0,5
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started using Lyza and it has being 2 months. THANK YOU FOR THIS BIRTH CONTROL! I am 23 and its my first time using birth control. I was really scared to get on any kind of birth control but after two babies, it was time to think of it and to take it seriously! I went to my OBGYN and she recommended this pill and it is going pretty well. I get a little bloated after I take it but drinking lots of water makes it a lot better.""",10.0,4
Sertraline,Depression,"""This med helps me depression so much! I have severe depression and anxiety and it helps with everything - the sadness, irritability, anxiety, social anxiety, you name it. Unfortunately it causes major weight gain. I mean, I gained 40 lbs in a few months so I weaned off of it, lost the weight with no lifestyle changes. Tried other meds but nothing worked as well so I have it another try. Again, weight gain. No lifestyle changes and gained 70lbs in 4 months. Repeat weaning. Repeat weight loss. Became suicidal. Had to go back on the med. remained on it for 9 years gained 150 lbs and remained stable there. Recently went off again and I&#039;m trying to find another med because I can&#039;t handle obesity but can&#039;t find another med that works as well!""",9.0,24
Xanax,Panic Disorde,"""It works on a panic attack like you wouldn&#039;t believe and has saved me from all the ER visits throughout my life but I also suffer from deppresion. Xanax did straighten my life out. It is a miracle pill and I recommend it if you have anxiety or panic disorder. I have been on this drug for about 7 years. I&#039;m 30 years old now.""",8.0,55
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been using Nexplanon for four years deciding to get it before enlisting in the USAF, and it hasn&#039;t caused any problems or adverse side effects. They numb the area where they insert the implant initially, and when it&#039;s time to replace it. You feel pressure, but in my experience no pain. While using this implant I have had very infrequent periods. Or some heavy ones that lasted for only two, versus a week without the implant. I haven&#039;t gained any weight, though workout regularly so haven&#039;t noticed any effects. Acne hasn&#039;t been an issue. I have been happy so far with this implant, and haven&#039;t needed to look into any other forms of birth control, and would recommend this to a friend or anyone thinking about getting it.""",9.0,5
Klor-Con,Prevention of Hypokalemia,"""Increased urination and loss of bladder control.""",5.0,13
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""This pill is just simplest Amazing. I have severe to moderate constipation. Three pills alway does the trick for me. Although you may experience pain cramps. But out other than that this pill is a lifesavior""",10.0,28
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""Okay, if your reading this you are probably in the boat I was in 2 months ago. So like all of you reading this I did something I feel like I shouldn&#039;t have, so to prevent another mistake from happening I prevented it. I went 8 hours after having unprotected sex to buy plan b one step to do the trick. I took the pill 8 hours after unprotected sex and then the urge of waiting from the kicked in I had just literally got off my period 2 days prior. 4/5 days later I started minor bleeding brown blood and not like a normal period for 4-5 days so this was literally my second period in a month and it scared the crap out of me because it was almost like spotting. So after a week late pregnancy test were my friend then AUNT FLOW CAME 2 wks late !!""",10.0,3
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had the nexplanon implant put in, in September of 2014, the incertion was painless because they numbed the area first. I had a ton of bruising at the site and the pain and bruising lasted a while. I had one period the week after I got the nexplanon but it was light and lasted maybe 5 days.. Then no period at all. I started noticing weight gain, about 15 pounds and for my height it showed a lot. I was nauseous everyday, very moody, and stressed out for no reason. I got it out 2 days ago and I already feel better. Not nauseous at all, and I was nauseous for 9 months everyday. I wouldn&#039;t recommend this just because of how it made me feel, but it may work for other people. On the bright side I had no period..""",2.0,2
Diclegis,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""I have all day sickness. I started taking it around 9 weeks, after 24 hrs of straight vomiting, and when I woke the next day, I was able to keep something down. Initially, I was sleepy, but I started taking 1 pill every 6-8 hrs and I usually have no sleepiness issues and I&#039;m able to eat throughout the day. I&#039;m 16 weeks and still on it because without it, I still have times/days where I feel sick. When I forget to take a dose is when it doesn&#039;t work - I think each person will need to figure out the best times to take it.""",8.0,5
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""Worked great for my 13 year old w schizoaffective disorder for 8 months, the only side effect was vomiting a few min after taking it at times. Zantac seemed to help for a while, but the vomiting became more frequent so ultimately he had to come off of it. It seemed to work well though with no restlessness, akasthesia, or any other side effects. He took it with lithium, so it might have been the combination that was too much for his stomach.""",9.0,17
Bethanechol,Urinary Retention,"""This helped my neurogenic bladder and neurogenic bowel condition.  After 2 years, tho, it started giving me nausea and vomiting.  I see you are supposed to take it 1 hr before or 2 hrs after a meal or it can cause nausea and vomiting.  I hadn&#039;t ever paid attention to that and I was fine, now I can&#039;t tolerate it and am sad bc it really helped both conditions.""",7.0,0
Atorvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""This medicine did a number on my legs.  Had numbness, the legs felt like led, wobbly.  I had been a mail carrier and walked 10-11 miles and day, retired but continued to walk 4-5 miles a day besides being very active with DIY projects and part time job.  Took Lipitor earlier this year.  It got the numbers down, but I had 3 ER visits in one week and spent the night in the hospital because my legs were acting up and it scared me and my heart did weird things.  Lot of stress for me and my family.  We have good insurance, but this will still probably be around $2000.  I would not recommend Lipitor to anyone-there are other cholesterol meds out there.""",5.0,87
Eliquis,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""Has seemed to keep a-fib occurrences down but upsets stomach sometimes. Hate having another med that I may have to take for the rest of my life.""",8.0,14
Yaz,Menstrual Disorders,"""I have continued with my menstrual period after being on Yaz for 3 weeks. This is the reason I started the pill to regulate not to have it all-the-time.""",4.0,4
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on Pristiq for 10 days now. It has really helped me -NO SIDE EFFECTS. I eat when taking it, it helps. I&#039;m also on Suboxone for pain. I&#039;ve noticed that I smoke more now, which might be from financial problems. I get constipation bit more but minimal problem. I have to take it in the morning like many people say or it keeps me up. Weird how different it affects people - some people say it helps them sleep. Goodluck folks.""",9.0,21
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Adipex-P (Phentermine) is awesome.  Not only does it take the hunger away, it boosts energy.  I&#039;ve been on Adipex-P and went from 196 to 135 lbs in 4 months, with only 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week, plus the significantly reduced diet that this pill allows. It made losing weight easy.""",10.0,105
Adapalene,Acne,"""In my teens I didn&#039;t really have acne. It started to appear during my junior year of college than gradually worsened. I tried everything: herbal remedies, store bought peels, exfoliating, etc. Last year I finally had enough and booked an appointment at my dermatologist. She warned me that it might get worse in the beginning. I was instructed to use cetaphil facial wash daily and apply adapalene twice a week but only at night. I was also instructed to apply aczone in the morning along with moisturizer. I will say this using more product will cause irritation!!! Less Is definitely more!""",7.0,2
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I am a white teenager, with combination &amp; sensitive skin that flares up really badly at the slightest of things. My dermatologist prescribed me Epiduo and I tried it for nearly three or so months, but I found that it did nothing but dry out my skin and caused it to turn red. My acne did not go away, so I looked for other things. If you have skin like mine, look for things with Salycic Acid. I have a set of facial wipes with 1% Salycic Acid and Clinique Acne Gel with 2% Salycic Acid and this, in addition to a normal Clean &amp; Clear facial wash, has cleared up my acne entirely. Hope this helps.""",3.0,11
Sumatriptan,Cluster Headaches,"""These injections are a God send for Clusterers.  The ONLY drawback that I experienced was the expense which forbids me from using them on a regular basis...but the tablets are a good substitute... just takes much longer to work.  The injections work almost instantly..""",9.0,16
Paliperidone,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""I have been suffering major depression for over 10 years and Zoloft took the edge off but I was still extremely depressed. I had mood swings and disorganized thinking, speech problems by being unable to articulate what I mean, paranoia and so forth.
I was originally diagnosed with bipolar disorder but the diagnoses didn&#039;t fit. I also was diagnosed with Aspergers. I took a personality and general mental health test by a professional psychologist and the results were tallied by a computer. I have schizoaffective disorder.
I showed my results to my psychiatrist and she&#039;s prescribed invega. My depression is gone, I laugh and tell jokes, I can think clearly now and my relationship with my husband has never been better. Thank you!""",10.0,54
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""I have been taking this medicine for over 6 years now. I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of nine (now 24) and have taken numerous other ADHD meds. I feel out of all of them Concerta has been the most successful. I do however feel it makes me zone out and am quiet at times. Most think something is wrong with me but I feel it&#039;s the medication. I am typically chatty and friendly most times. It tends to happen when I&#039;m one on one with people rather than a group setting.""",8.0,21
Thyroid desiccated,Hashimoto's disease,"""I went 5 miserable years with undiagnosed, Hashimoto disease for which I was told it was all in my head &amp; prescribed synthroid &amp; antidepressants.   Now that I&#039;m on Armour, I have made significant improvements in my health &amp; I no longer have the &#039;brain fog&#039; &amp; chronic fatigue.""",10.0,157
Minocycline,Acne,"""Hi everyone. I&#039;m 18 and have been suffering from moderate acne for about 3 years now.
I started using Minomycin (minocycline) about 2 weeks ago, with this tropical lotion that is widely known to treat acne. In daytime I use BB cream and foundation to cover my flaws (not sure if that&#039;s a wise choice). 
I have read the views that this is one of those medications that gets worse before it gets better. I have noticed that in the past two days I have started breaking out. I&#039;m not sure if it is the medication, the cream, my daily routine or just stress but my condition is getting worse. 
Seems like I need to give it a few more weeks to see how it goes.""",6.0,11
Estradiol,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""The patches stopped working so this was last on the list to try. Dr. gave me a sample to try. Not very effective and Way Way overpriced. Will be trying compounded version. Wake up drug companies there are a lot of us baby boomers suffering from menopause who will not go quietly into the night. Especially when we&#039;re expected to keep working until 66.""",1.0,37
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Being in the army the stress level is always there day and night. Then one day bam hit me like a bullet, got real dizzy, light-headed, heart racing. In reality it was an anxiety attack. Out of all the stuff I&#039;ve been through this is the one that scared me. After, I ran to the docs at the hospital they gave me Lexapro. Been on it for two months now and I feel fantastic. Still a little tight in the chest and small heart beat skips but still on track and loving it.""",8.0,48
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was put in this pill to help with heavy bleeding, well I&#039;m in my first month I bled every single day from the first to the last pill, the cramping is unbearable it feels like contractions. I called my doctors office and  I was told to continue taking them and give it 3 months but I don&#039;t know if I want to do that. I&#039;m miserable, another thing I noticed is my breast are bigger I know doctors say it&#039;s a myth but no it&#039;s a reality I never had this issue with any other pill. It&#039;s weird because these pills are very low in hormones I just hope they don&#039;t continue getting bigger.""",4.0,2
Prozac,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""It took a few months for it to start to settle in, I think, but  total game changer. 6 months ago I was in an awful state due to undiagnosed OCD &amp; depression. Started going to therapy and taking prozac and now it feels like I&#039;m standing on more solid ground. I haven&#039;t felt this good in years and feel silly for my past apprehension at trying SSRIs.

Only side effects I&#039;ve noticed are I&#039;m a bit sleepy throughout the day and I&#039;m having vivid dreams most nights (never remembered my dreams before taking prozac) but no complaints about the latter. Recently bumped up to 30 mg after being on 20 for a few months to try and kick the last of the obsessive thoughts. Really couldn&#039;t recommend enough. I can only hope this keeps working.""",9.0,28
Adapalene,Acne,"""It&#039;s my fifth week on adapalene. My face has become more shiny and oily. Acne has not fully cleared up. I&#039;m also using dermadew acne soap. All the acne scars are still on my cheeks. It has become more noticable. I&#039;m not sure about continuing the treatment. I have heard that it will take about 8 to 12 weeks for any change. I&#039;m gonna keep using this. But I&#039;m not sure whether I&#039;m applying the right amount. My dermatologist told me to apply a very little on the affected areas..""",5.0,5
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I have had a great experience with this medicine. I sleep through the night on it, wake up rested and free of any hangover, and it doesn&#039;t knock me out like benedryl does. I feel like I get a natural sleep. I&#039;ve never experienced the night time issues that some have mentioned and have never experienced nightmares or vivid dreams as I have with other medicines.""",9.0,26
R-Tanna,Allergic Rhinitis,"""There are times my allergies cause a dizzy / full feeling (even though I may not be nasally congested)- R-Tanna was the ONLY medication that would alleviate those symptoms. I too have heard they are no longer producing this product and can no longer refill it.""",10.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""I started Ortho Tri-Cyclin Lo when I turned 18; used it for about 3 years until my cycles started showing up whenever they wanted. My doctor switched me to Sprintec, which was a constant dose of hormone as opposed to the increasing dose like OTCL. Sprintec turned me into an absolutely CRAZY person; my emotions were out of control and my doc seemed to think there was no problem at all. I took myself off of the meds for about 6 months trying to rebalance my system and found a new doctor. My new doctor diagnosed me with PCOS and suggested Lo Loestrin Fe. She told me there was a good chance that my period would go away entirely and asked if I was ok with that. BEST DECISION I EVER MADE! Spotted ONCE since starting it in Nov 2014--no more cycle!""",10.0,4
Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Today I started my prep at 4pm as instructed. I then drank a container of broth 32 ounces, ginger ale, and water.  Way more than the &amp; cups I was prescribed. All this caused was nausea and stomach cramps.  Not one BM.  Second dose at 8pm.  Already up to 40 ounces of fluids. I feel bloated. Nothing else.  I haven&#039;t eaten in 24 hours.   Thankfully it was a sample.""",1.0,3
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""My experience with this medication has been awful. I&#039;m on my 10th day but I have missed 5 doses. This medication made me so sick I had to go to the emergency room. Severe headache, nausea, bloating, black stool and urine. You are suppose to eat with it but I couldn&#039;t because of the bloating. Which in turn made me sick because I wasn&#039;t eating. I have completely stopped taking the medication in the hopes that the H Pylori is gone.""",5.0,35
Silvadene,"Burns, External","""AH-mazing! I used this as a little girl for a muffler burn (2nd and 3rd degree). It healed without even leaving a scar. I am using it now for burns suffered from falling into an outdoor propane heater; 2nd degree burns on my back and forearm. I am praying for the same amazing results! This medication is a God send.""",10.0,45
Restasis,Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca,"""I am a senior citizen who has been on Restasis for 5 yrs.  It is so expensive that using it puts me in the medicare donut hole.  The drug company, Allergan, is unwilling to give me assistance in the form of samples and my dr&#039;s office gave me two samples one time during the 5 yr. period and after that will not help.  I was refused two samples to get me through until Jan 1 when my new insurance year begins.  It costs $481.35 for a monthly supply so even though my copay is only $30, I am in the donut hole by August at the latest.  Allergan has a racket going on here at the expense of the patient. It&#039;s not affordable even though it&#039;s effective. Totally unfair, corrupt company.""",9.0,39
Rivaroxaban,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Drug works. Thins your blood out! Been on Xarelto for 1 year and quitting it. Have a loop monitor for 6 months and no AFib. One doctor says quit it one says stay on. Some score they use says I can quit so that&#039;s what I&#039;m going to do. First six months had some muscle pain but I blamed Lipitor. Started to get blurry vision so eye doctor said everything was fine. Now I&#039;m a year in. I have 2 large bruises on both legs and big toe just recently for really no apparent reason. Nose bleeds almost daily, muscle pain in bicep and upper back with heavy feeling in legs when walking. Shortness of breath comes out of nowhere and lasts less than an hour happens on occasion. Quit and so far muscle pain has subsided.""",7.0,2
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""Very helpful for headaches which I suffer from daily.""",8.0,8
Loratadine / pseudoephedrine,Nasal Congestion,"""This medicine is great. I was diagnosed with sinusitis and could not breath at all through my nose. After taking Claritin D what a difference. I could breath again and finally could get a good nights sleep. It does give me dry mouth so I just drink more water.""",10.0,29
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I absolutely love this medication. I am prescribed 1mg 4 times daily and it helps me so much with my anxiety. I was switched from lorazepam to Clonazepam, and the Clonazepam helps so much more than the lorazepam did. It truly helps me get by with everyday life.!""",9.0,26
Tafinlar,"Melanoma, Metastatic","""Have been on Dabrafenib and Mekinist combined for 2 weeks. Melanomas have reduced in size and blood test results were good. Hoping it continues but it is only early days for me. Nausea, pain, itchiness. Taking antihistamines. Melanomas in spine so pain expected.""",9.0,8
Diclofenac,Migraine,"""Really did the trick for my migraine with no side effects.  Tastes terrible but I&#039;ll take that over a migraine any day!""",10.0,15
Doxycycline,Lyme Disease,"""I&#039;ve taken Doxycycline continually since 2006, have tried to stop it or use substitute medication usually ending up with admission to hospital. Nasty disease, in my case diagnosed after 29 years. But I&#039;m still alive, not kicking so much maybe.
And friendly advice ....read the instructions first, must be taken after food and you simply cannot spend time out in the sun.""",9.0,28
Fluconazole,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""They gave this to my child since he got 2 toenails infected with fungus. (I think he got it on vacation) anyways he was using this and it was working miracles so definitely push the Dr to give you this. Of course your liver has to be good.""",10.0,10
Vascepa,Hypertriglyceridemia,"""Hypertriglycerides  450 - 500.  Exercise, weight loss and diet change made little difference.  Started Vascepa four months ago. It lowered my bad numbers by 50%. I feel better than I have in past 10 years. Side benefits: My skin is smooth and softer with fine lines reduced and I seem to have more energy.  I highly, highly recommend Vascepa.""",10.0,33
Azithromycin,Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis,"""I experience hallucinations (bad dreams) while using this medicine.""",7.0,48
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I had the Mirena coil fitted to try and stop irregular heavy periods. After a few weeks my hair started falling out. I also put on about half a stone in weight despite sticking to my low carb diet that I had already lost three and half stone in 7months. I had virtually constant bleeding for three months. When I twigged that the hairloss was most likely due to the coil I got it removed by my GP. It is now three weeks since it was removed and the hairloss appears to have stopped. The bleeding has also stopped for over two weeks. .""",1.0,8
Medroxyprogesterone,Amenorrhea,"""I took the depo shot for a year and a half. I got off 5 years ago and still have had irregular periods which isn&#039;t normal for me. After seeing a obgyn she just told me to wait around and change my diet. Six months later I&#039;m still not having regular cycles. So I changed my obgyn and I love her to pieces! She told me that she&#039;ll put me on the provera 5 day challenge I started yesterday upon taking the pill i already felt pms symptoms especially cramping. I&#039;ll update later as I&#039;m going into my third day""",8.0,6
Ceftin,Strep Throat,"""No side effects at all... wiped it out first day.""",10.0,31
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I like Implanon because it only made me spot a couple of times and now my period hasn&#039;t come again and I&#039;ve had it in since the beginning of August 2011. The one thing I do hate is the fact that I have never had acne in my life until now. I keep getting random little pimples all over my face. They come in bunches all over my face. It&#039;s really depressing.""",5.0,0
Sandostatin,Carcinoid Tum,"""I agree with the other review.  This product has been a life saver for me.  It has completely taken away my other symptoms.  The only drawback for me is fatigue, but honestly I can live with it considering everything else that I am dealing with prior to taking this medication.""",10.0,26
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on Generess for a little over a year now. I do remember my symptoms being kind of all over the place. Lasted for a good 6 months. My period was on schedule for a good 8 months with a light flow. Now its barely anything. I do have sex regularly and I hate that I&#039;m still nervous every month because I don&#039;t see blood, but no pregnancies have occurred. I&#039;m wondering if I should switch, but reading other experiences, its kind of made me feel a little better.""",5.0,34
Diclofenac,Back Pain,"""Have Full Meals with this medicine to keep your stomach safe.""",9.0,18
Esomeprazole,GERD,"""This drug is incredible. I had trouble every time I drank orange juice or lemonade. When I take Nexium I can drink both without pain. It&#039;s wonderful.""",10.0,14
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""Suffered from anxiety most of my life, then around 23 suffered a panic attack which caused me problems until my late 40&#039;s when my doctor put me on Zoloft. Huge turnaround. Zero anxiety. While I don&#039;t think I&#039;ll ever forget the fear of panic attacks, I haven&#039;t had one since, and can do most things I used to be afraid of, Long Bridges, Elevators, etc.""",10.0,113
Tramadol,Pain,"""I was in a car accident in 2014 I had 1 surgery but need another one, I can not afford to be off work right now so I went to a pain dr who first gave me the shots which only gave me relief for 2 days then he gave me tramadol, and it is a joke I took 250 mg with in 1 hr and it only gave me slight pain relief, the dr wanted me to take 100 mg every 8 hrs, that is a joke, I am calling him tomorrow and telling him this stuff DOES NOT WORK...what  is made of?""",1.0,32
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I am extremely satisfied with this medication. I took it for 5 months, and at my peak I was prescribed 40mg twice a day. It took about 3.5 months to start noticing results. I have now been off it for 3 weeks and wow! My skin is 100% clear. I&#039;ve had acne since I was a teen and after failing other options such as antibiotics, I was placed on Claravis. You will have chapped lips. I had to apply aquaphor (really good chapstick) every 15 minutes. Other side effects I had were nosebleeds, dry skin, eczema, rashes on my hands and arms, very sore muscles, sore chest, and any scrapes I got took absolutely forever to heal. I felt sluggish, sort of like I had the flu for 5 months. However, having clear skin was definitely worth it!""",10.0,17
Cefpodoxime,Bladder Infection,"""I&#039;ve had many urinary tract infections and the normal medicines just quit working - I&#039;ve been successfully treated with Vantin 3 times.""",10.0,20
Fluticasone,Atopic Dermatitis,"""I applied the gel to some contact dermatitis, and it worked great for the rash. However, a side effect I experienced was that it caused me to have very strange dreams during sleep. I now apply it in the morning and have had no further problems.""",8.0,3
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""This is absolutely amazing, After about 1 3/4 years of sweating I finally had enough when I would sweat through hoodies with huge stains. Non of my friends would say anything about it but my mom (who also has it) finally called my pediatrician and got a prescription. I put it on the first night and it burned alot, but it&#039;s nothing unbearable. The next day sweat free. Some days I would forget to put it on at night and go through the day with little to no sweat at all. Not even sweating through my clothes. I still put it on every night just to be safe but it really works!
I would recommend getting this product. Some people say it doesn&#039;t protect against smell but it does for me. The only problems is a little itching during the day and a rash.""",10.0,4
Prednisone,Skin Rash,"""I have been dealing with an itchy, red, flaky rash on my face, (chin area) for a few months. I&#039;ve tried just about every over the counter cream and ointments recommended by doctors. The PA I work with suggested prednisone for a weeks time. Two 20mg for the first dose, then one 20mg tablet twice a day for 5 days. I took my first dose at 630pm and by 7am next morning my rash was 75% gone. Heard weight gain is a huge side effect from the meds but I can live with that over the embarrassing rash I had for months.""",10.0,23
Oxaliplatin,Colorectal Cance,"""This is an extremely potent medication when used in combination with 5-Fluorouracil. My mum had a stage IV colorectal cancer which has metastasised into the soft tissue of the lower abdomen causing an ugly skin lesions on the abdomen. After just three cycles of Oxiplatin and 5-FU the lesion completely healed and mum had a substantial reduction in the tumour size and progression rate. 
The problem with the treatment is the severe side effects mainly reduced white blood count.""",9.0,32
Mexiletine,Arrhythmia,"""This drug has worked well for me. The only problem that I have is that it is very hard to get refills. I have been to every drug store within 30 miles and they are all out. I signed up for express scripts under Tricare, they filled my first prescription and now they are out. """,10.0,9
Ibuprofen,Pain,"""This medicine works super for pain if you take enough. I used it for many months for back pain due to disc protrusion. Chronic use gave me stomach problems. I used too much and my doctor claimed I was passing blood so I use it sparingly now, if the Tylenol based medicines do not work well enough. It helps mild headache to where Tylenol does nothing. When you start having heartburn or loose bowel movements stop taking Ibuprofen and use something else tell your doctor or you will hurt yourself seriously. Over the counter does not mean safe to use as you wish.""",9.0,15
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Started taking Adipex March 28, 2012 not on Sundays and had the flu for two days which I didn&#039;t take the pills either. I am a 6 ft 2 in male who starting weight was 289lbs on 3/28/2012. Today is now 4/23/2012 and my weight is now 274.6 lbs! I do exercise but I could not lose any weight. I am very pleased with my loss and I simply started tracking the things I eat and making better choices. You can do it just drink plenty of water and or juices and you will be fine. Good luck""",10.0,16
Alprazolam,Not Listed / Othe,"""Very helpful in falling and staying asleep.""",10.0,2
Topiramate,Obesity,"""Definitely takes away my hunger.""",10.0,175
Toradol,Pain,"""I had a build up of fluid in my uterus from previous surgery (oblasion of the uterus). I went to the emergency room doubled over in the most extreme abdominal pain I had ever had in my life.  They gave me a shot of Toradol and within 20 minutes the pain subsided and was back to normal.  """,10.0,9
Bupropion,Depression,"""I have been on Wellbutrin XL for a little over a year, and it has dramatically improved my quality of life. I have struggled with depression for almost my entire life, and only recently sought out treatment, and WOW, what a difference! Wellbutrin didn&#039;t cause any weight gain - if anything I lost some weight - and it didn&#039;t decrease my sex drive. It took about a month for it to kick in, but it was well worth it.""",9.0,106
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""Week after hookup found out I had Chlamydia when my pee started burning and constantly discharging a white puss. Was prescribed this medication as a single dose took on a Sunday afternoon minor stomach grumbling, then an unpleasant headache at night which felt like intense pressure/fever and put me to sleep. Woke up next day headache was gone and by end of day started to notice improvement in burning while peeing. By day 3 discharge was much more infrequent and burning pee was almost gone no where near as intense. By Friday which was day 6 burning pee was gone and no discharge at all, life was back to normal lol. Never had any diarrhea or uncontrollable stomach pain just little nauseated first 24 hours. Very effective med for me""",10.0,12
Pristiq,Major Depressive Disorde,"""After being on numerous medications over the years, my doctor decided to try me on Pristiq. I started on 50 mg once daily and took it for about a month. I had headaches almost daily within that time and it increased my blood pressure, I felt like it wasn&#039;t making any changes in my mood or anxiety. Around the 6th week everything went downhill. Fits of crying and rage, anxiety came back worse than before, I had the worst migraines I&#039;d ever experienced, diarrhea no matter what I ate or drank, severe abdominal pain, and also chills pretty much all of the time. I called my doctor right away because I was becoming very scary and feeling awful. Definitely not a medicine for me!""",1.0,10
Asenapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m currently on Saphris, I just starting working for the first time in 3 years.  Ive been on Saphris about 10 months.  2 days ago I woke up and had white canker sores in my mouth, tingling lips.  This drug is so great,  can take it and wake up 6 hours later and not feel tired all day.""",9.0,14
Fentanyl,Chronic Pain,"""Constipation &amp; sedation...but great pain relief""",9.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I switched to nuvaring 4 yeas ago from orthotricyclen. I&#039;ve had absolutely no side effects, and it&#039;s the easiest form of birth control I&#039;ve ever taken. My periods are lighter is the only thing I&#039;ve noticed. It&#039;s unfortunate that I&#039;m seeing so many bad experiences on here - I honestly recommend it to all my girlfriends.""",10.0,14
Capzasin-HP,Osteoarthritis,"""I prefer the initial pain of application than the pain in my spine, hip, and legs. Be careful going out in the sun, even the day after application some residual effects will be felt. Wear latex or plastic gloves when applying and wash your hands after applying. If you touch a part of your body that has capzasin on it, be sure to rewash your hands and DO NOT touch your eyes without washing your hands!""",6.0,42
Phendimetrazine,Obesity,"""I was 288lbs when I started taking medicine, I am down to 265lbs. It really works and am still losing.""",10.0,105
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""My husband had been an alcoholic for as long as he can remember.  He has completed and failed rehab 5 times over the years.  He lost many years with his children due to this problem.  His youngest is 11 and has been seeing him in a supervised visit 2 hours a week for over 7 years.  Thanks to campral he had lost the craving for alcohol.  Because of this medication he is able to enjoy life instead of stumbling his way into another blackout.  He has always said if they ever make a pill to stop drinking he would take it.  We are now on the road to getting shared custody with his son.  We thank the Lord above and the creator of campral every day for this incredible pill.""",10.0,13
Pramipexole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Works great to help me sleep. It helps my RRS, but half-life is too short.""",9.0,4
Vistaril,Anxiety,"""I was recommended to switch from xanax to vistaril, but the vistaril did not help with my anxiety at all.  I became extremely irritable (probably from the increased anxiety not being treated with xanax anymore).  I did not notice any positive effects even after taking it for a month.  I was told this medication was fast acting for panic attacks like xanax, but they did not help with the panic attacks in the least bit.  I highly recommend that if you have severe debilitating anxiety to not even try this drug based on what I went through.""",1.0,57
Naltrexone,Alcohol Dependence,"""My partner has been an alcoholic for over 10 years. I have cared for him for the last 2 years and have tried everything. I thought an antidepressant was going to be the answer along with therapy. Nothing could stop his drinking and lying. I had given up hope. I took him to the Gp and asked for medication to stop him from drinking. He started Nalteroxe 4 days ago. He takes it at night and it really knocks him out but it is amazing. He is like a totally different person. He is happy. No cravings no drinking. The evil cloud of addiction is gone. I am under no illusion that there is work to do to address the underlying issues but for the first time he free to live life and remain sober. Life saving.""",10.0,51
Paxil,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Paxil for about the past four years.  It helps stabilize my depression, which I&#039;ve had for many years.  It doesn&#039;t make me happy, but at least I can function and feel like a normal person.  It is one of two medications that have helped me at all (the other being Celexa, but that one made me gain extreme weight).  The only negative thing is that I gained some weight months after taking it.  Despite a few extra pounds, I&#039;ll keep taking it.""",8.0,24
Conjugated estrogens,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""After my hysterectomy, I took Premarin , in fact for 7 years I took it for hot flashes, but my Doctor changed my  medication to  Cenestin : I was weary at first because I suffered miserably with extreme hot flashes, soaking sweats, sleeplessness: But Cenestin started working within 2 days after I started on it. I had no more soaked bed sheets and hair, and I felt like myself  all over again:  Only Better. And Censtin is all natural, no side effects for me. Insurance covers my Cenestin for now, but later I will have to pay out of pocket, which is very expensive, but well worth every penny to me for the comfort and peace of mind I now have. Thank You Cenestin.""",10.0,10
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""Nuvaring was very effective and easy to use especially during college.
My clinician helped me choose it after disliking the Depo because it took away my period. My favorite thing about it was that I knew when my period was coming and I could skip my period if I needed too. The only real side effect I thought I saw was a major decrease in my sex drive, but that also could have been because of the stress of college so I&#039;m not really too keen on saying it was really a side effect.""",9.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Endometriosis,"""Changed my life. The first month was a bit rough, not gonna lie, but that&#039;s normal with birth control from what I&#039;ve heard (this is my first time taking it). Now, the nausea and headaches have almost completely subsided, and my once debilitating periods are manageable. I used to have 5-7 days of bleeding, with 2-3 days of debilitating cramps. I was taking unhealthy amount of Advil just to manage (think 10 per day on the second day), and most months I had to miss at least a day of school. This past period, I took two Advil. Total. For the entire week. I got scared by all the negative reviews before I started taking it but my advice is power through the first month and see how the second one feels. Everyone reacts differently.""",10.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I got on this med due to breakthrough bleeding and periods on my last med(ortho-try-cylen) . So far I&#039;ve had no issues with bleeding. But I&#039;ve been nauseous every time I take it with a headache almost daily, more depressed and anxious, I feel angry a lot of the time, and my sex drive is almost completely gone. I get shooting pains through my right ovary and recently took a trip to the ER due to unbearable tearing pains in my ovaries. Needless to say I&#039;m not going to continue this med. Maybe its just me but I wouldn&#039;t suggest this one if you don&#039;t want to vomit almost daily.""",4.0,4
Sodium hyaluronate,Osteoarthritis,"""I am 71 years old and both knees are bone on bone. Total knee replacements are not an option for me. I was getting Cortisone shots every few months and they were helpful. The doctor advised me Euflexxa may help me and I was given my 1st shot in the office but with every shot I felt worse, I advised the doctor that the pain was so extreme that I couldn&#039;t walk. 1 week after the 3rd shot I was given a Cortisone injection in both knees and 1 week later my left leg swelled up and I was admitted to the hospital with a flesh eating disease. I was close to 2 days from death and in surgery within a day to remove the bacteria. I was in the hospital and rehab for almost 4 months and am still in a wheelchair getting home nurse care and on antibiotics.""",1.0,68
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I was a smoker for 45 years, one or more packs per day, and have tried to quit numerous times.  Nothing worked, not the patch, cold turkey, gum or lozenges.   With Chantix, it has been a miracle to be able to quit smoking and not even miss it.  I am currently on Day 24 of Chantix and have been totally quit smoking for 19 days!  Unbelievable.   No real urge to smoke and absolutely no withdrawal symptoms.  The only side effect of Chantix for me was a headache in the beginning (took Tylenol and it went away) and some nausea if I don&rsquo;t eat before taking Chantix.  For years I have had a lot of trouble falling asleep and staying asleep.   Had a little trouble sleeping the first night on Chantix, but I have slept like a baby every night since.  No nightmares, but definitely vivid dreams.  I think that means I am sleeping deeply perhaps.  If you are ready to quit smoking and WANT to quit smoking, Chantix will work for you.""",10.0,28
Amitriptyline,Interstitial Cystitis,"""I take 30mg at bedtime, and after only 3 days, I was able to sleep through the night (without having to pee).

I couldn&#039;t be happier with the results. 80% improvement in my Interstitial Cystitis. """,10.0,53
Trazodone,Anxiety,"""I have been taking Trazodone for about 2 weeks for anxiety and sleeping problems. After about 2 nights of taking it, I started getting good results and have been sleeping great and anxiety improved. Only setback is the next day after a good nights sleep, I am very tired, sleepy and at times have a weak feeling throughout the day. When evening comes, this problem seems to go away. Also get very mild headaches. """,7.0,59
Opana ER,Pain,"""I have tried many different medications for my back, I have deteriorating arthritis in my lower back along with curvature of the spine. I am currently on Opana ER 10 mg twice a day, and Norco 4 times a day for break through pain. When I get up in the morning I can hardly move, I take the Opana and within half an hour I can move better. I still have pain but not as intense as it was. It has helped a lot. I would not be able to afford this medicine without the coupon.""",8.0,81
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Before I had another birth control and my hormones was through the roof and made me depressed really bad.. I switched to this brand because lower dose of hormones. So far this brand is working for me! (NO Baby yet) I been using this for about half a year if not a year already. I had missed periods, very late periods, mild mood swings (nothing major) though. Acne pretty bad which I don&#039;t like about it. My appetite decreased major.. I lost so much weight because of it. (Even if I eat regularly) I&#039;m 21 yrs old and was 123lbs now I&#039;m 116.5lbs exact. My sex drive increased a little bit that I noticed but pretty much the same I think. Other than that this brand works for me.""",9.0,20
Sertraline,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve suffered from OCD since about the age of 9, but wasn&#039;t diagnosed until I was 44. I was prescribed Zoloft at 100mg a day at first combined with some cognitive therapy. After around a month the dose was increased to 200mg/day, which seemed to work more effectively. I have now been taking Zoloft for 10 years now with no significant side effects (only feeling slightly hotter than before). I found if I didn&#039;t take the Zoloft with a meal or on an empty stomach, I would feel very nauseous. But, all is great if taking with my meal. Zoloft has helped my life considerably. My wife often comments how much more chilled I am and easier to get along with and we can talk about OCD openly with an understanding of why these compulsions were there etc.""",9.0,59
Fentanyl,Pain,"""I was &quot;scared&quot; at first to try Duragesic because I knew this was a very strong pain killer. But I was taking so many pills without much relief that something else had to be done. I still have some pain (back pain - 3 compression fxs., and a fractured kneecap). The patches have been a big help in managing all my bone pain.  Glad I was &quot;brave&quot; enough to try them. My Dr. is great to prescribe them,""",7.0,71
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""I am just over two days post-insertion, so this review is for the procedure and immediate recovery period.   
The actual procedure was the most intense pain I have ever felt - and I have had dental surgeries, veneers, plastic surgery, tattoos &amp; piercings.  I took a dose of vicodin one hour prior, and it did nothing to minimize the pain.  Within 30 seconds post-procedure, I passed out in a vasovagal response &amp; woke up to my doctor and three nurses shaking, elevating &amp; manhandling me into consciousness.  Afterward I was unable to sit up [much less drive myself home] for over an hour &amp; was extremely nauseous.  Still cramping &amp; spotting non-stop; hoping I don&#039;t regret it. Was not prepared for this outcome by my doctor at all.""",2.0,1
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""Love this medication.  I do not experience any side effects and do not feel like a zombie.  I feel like a normal person, but can definitely tell this medicine works.""",9.0,90
Copper,Birth Control,"""I had the coil fitted three days ago. I found the actual insertion of the coil painful enough and needed to focus on my breathing to manage it - however, it wasn&#039;t unbearable and it only lasted a couple of minutes (I&#039;d forgotten to take ibuprofen beforehand which the doctor had previously advised me to do). The pain subsided very quickly and I only had period like cramping for the rest of the day. Apart from some light spotting which is normal, I feel completely back to normal now and I&#039;m thrilled that I&#039;ve had it fitted. I just feel like the two to three minutes of pain is completely worth it for the benefits of having a non hormonal for of contraception that will last for 10 years.""",10.0,8
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I took 3 tablets around 9:30am (Saturday with nowhere to go). I was severely constipated - about 3 weeks without bm. At 1 pm it started working with no side effects what so ever. I was shocked because I read all the other reviews how horrible it is. I think it really depends on your body. I think this is good for those that are severely constipated and don&#039;t know what else to do. This worked for me after linzess, miralax, senna, lactulose, you name it, did not work.""",8.0,10
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I&#039;m 18 years old. My doctor just prescribed Buspirone the other day. I took 1 pill of 15 MG couple hours ago. I felt dizzy and light headed for about 45 minutes. I kind of feel out of my element, but I&#039;m fine. I&#039;m taking this because I have some what of an anxiety, but it&#039;s not severe. I bite my nails due to anxiety and I&#039;m a little depressed at times so that&#039;s why I&#039;m taking this medication. Hopefully it&#039;ll help!!""",9.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""My gyn put me on Aviane... So I was taking that for only a month, and for my second month I had switched to a different pharmacy location and they didn&#039;t have Aviane but instead they gave me Falmina stating it generic for Aviane.  My first month on it, I experienced no side effects which kinda scared me cause I thought it wasn&#039;t working. But now I&#039;m in my second month and I thought I continued to be side effect free until I&#039;ve become crazy depressed, angry, irrational, anxiety, and I blamed it all on the fact that it is the end of my semester so I have a ton of finals and stuff to worry about. But as I was just taking my BC I decided to check the reviews just because... and almost everyone is experiencing these same side effects.""",6.0,0
Epiduo,Acne,"""My experience with Epiduo has been phoenominal. It&#039;s been 2 years and I have developed a solid skincare routine based on it, my skin is looking better than ever.

 I have recommended this product to two of my friends, who have also seen results.

Epiduo is very drying to the skin. I recommend asking at your doctors/pharmacy for a deep moisturiser, I made the mistake of using over the counter brands such as simple and E45 which could not help my extremely dry skin. I recommend Cetraban.

Epiduo is amazing, definitely worth a try.""",10.0,8
Bactrim DS,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Make sure Bactrim is actually the correct medication for your UTI! I took Bactrim for 4 days with no relief before my doctor&#039;s office got the results back from my UA and realized that Bactrim is resistant to the bacteria causing my UTI. Now I am taking Cipro and it seems to be doing the trick. I did not have any side effects with Bactrim though, it just didn&#039;t work for me.""",1.0,73
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""My first experience with Imitrex was taking it at work...well, that was not a good idea! I started to feel the migraine coming on, so I took it at the first symptoms like I was told and went about my day. I&#039;m a technician for an ophthalmologist and I started to get a hot flash. I stood up and my arms and legs went totally numb. Since I&#039;m on Topamax too I expect a little tingle, but this was a RUSH. All this aside, about 30 minutes later most of my heavy duty migraine symptoms were thwarted. Not gone, but a lot better. I feel they would have been much better if I had been able to lie down rather than been on my feet working. I also still had a pretty decent headache and photophobia the rest of the day.""",7.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am on my second pack of Lo Loestrin. The first and second pack have both caused spotting and my first period was a regular period of 5 days. I am emotional and cry easier. I hope the spotting goes away and I have less bleeding for my period or none at all.""",7.0,18
Venlafaxine,Hot Flashes,"""When my gynecologist prescribed Venlafaxine for menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, little did I know that it is actually an antidepressant. Not only did my hot flashes completely vanish, but I feel generally calmer and at ease (not us anxious or uptight about things). However, this may also just be from finally getting a good night&#039;s sleep. Certainly, this medication has improved the quality of my life!""",10.0,24
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;m a 58 year old woman with osteoarthritis and pain in my knees.  Tried a lot of things that didn&#039;t work including other NSAIDs, shots, tramadol, but have been on this for about 2 months and it is a life saver.  I am able to walk 2-3 miles a day with minimal pain, walk up and down steps, and sleep better.  I haven&#039;t noticed any significant side effects -- perhaps very mild constipation.  I will be deferring the knee replacements for a while thanks to this drug.  I take it twice a day, 75 mg.""",10.0,38
Venlafaxine,Bulimia,"""I had been taking Venlafaxine for over 3 years for bulimia and severe depression. For two of those years I took 300mg a day (4 x 75mg tablets), two in the morning and two in the evening.

Just 2 months ago I decided to stop taking this drug as everything in my life felt fake and I felt numb to all emotion.

 I tapered my withdrawal from this drug and just over 2 months in, I seriously angry and crying all the time.  The initial withdrawal (first  few weeks) was horrendous, but now 2 months in and I think this stage is just awful.  Loved ones and friend don&#039;t want to be around me as I get angry at the slightest thing.

I just pray I get through this, but it is so hard and I feel for everyone else out there in the same boat as me.""",10.0,5
Alli,Obesity,"""I used alli because I wanted to lose weight but needed help with commitment to my diet it&#039;s been about a week and I lost 5lbs surprisingly it helped with my bloating and constipation which may also be why I lost 5lbs in a week not looking for a miracle pill just something to help out like a guard rail at the bowling alley you may not get a strike but at least you didn&#039;t get a gutter ball lol""",10.0,80
Quetiapine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I loved how the XR worked for me. I was on 50mg at night. Was a 30 day trial to see if it would help me, it did. My GP gave me the XR then my psychiatrist switched me to the IR 25mg so I could take either 1 or 2 pills depending how I felt. That seemed to be working okay but I had another anxiety attack and it has been 5 days since and I am still not recovered. Tonight I am going to take the XR and see what tomorrow brings. Luckily I do go to my Dr. as well. I am sure that I will feel better tomorrow as I felt great the day after my first XR dose.""",9.0,29
Teriparatide,Osteoporosis,"""Have only been using it for 2 months, but very easy to inject and almost painless. I am hoping it will help.""",10.0,1
Etodolac,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been taking the etodolac for a while now. My Doc put me on it when I was diagnosed with costocondritis (pain and inflammation in the cartilage between my ribs). After a while, I noticed that my arthritic knee pain had also subsided. A few months later, he diagnosed me with bursitis in my hip for the second time and I asked for more of the etodolac because of the success I had had with the abatement of my knee issues. I missed a full day of the medication, and I could REALLY feel every ounce of pain from my knees to my hip to my chest! Recently, I&#039;ve been told that I now have the beginnings of degenerative disc disease in my lumbar spine, and my etodolac has been extremely helpful. A muscle relaxer helps to calm my back muscles.""",8.0,22
Quasense,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I went to pick up my Jolessa refill (I loved) and they gave me Quasense. Had spotting/bleeding all summer - 2 months, serious weight gain, terrible cramps, and no libido.  With 30 days left in the pack - I could no longer bear the symptoms and stopped 3 days ago.  It&#039;s nice to have my life back!  Bleeding stopped, bloating diminished and desired intimacy with my husband again.  This was really a terrible experience.  Lesson - stop sooner if not working, don&#039;t change your medicine.""",1.0,14
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Age 68. I have taken Cialis for 6yrs. My first dose was 10mg. It worked way better than Levitra. However, 20mg makes me better than I was at 20. I tried taking the 5mg daily, but really can&#039;t afford the $337/month. The 5mg daily gave me the ability to achieve and maintain an erection any time. I now take 10mg every 72hrs. I get really great erections and my wife, 65 likes it. It works after 30minutes on empty stomach, but the full effect takes about 2 hrs. It works great for 36 hrs., and not to bad for another 24hrs., and just okay erections until I take 10mg again after 72 hrs. A slight headache and/or backache sometimes occurs, but nothing too serious.""",9.0,38
Kenalog,Atopic Dermatitis,"""This injection is amazing for major flare-ups that are not controllable by atopic creme.  I had a shot a year ago and it cleared up my skin completely within 4 days.  I stayed clear for a year exactly before my next flare-up and I went back for this same injection.  Highly recommend for relief and the embarrassment of the flare-ups.""",10.0,36
Tenormin,Anxiety,"""I was prescribed this medicine for irregular heartbeat, but also noticed that it greatly affects my anxiety too. I would highly recommend it.""",8.0,135
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been on  Lo Loestrin Fe  for 3.5 years which is more than awesome, just make sure you take it at the same time everyday without stop. 

As far as my sex life, you have to be vigilant....date nights and 3-4 times a week exercise. 
I have four boys so I know about being exhausted. You have to love yourself before you can love someone else. Attitude is up to you. It will go away but you must put up the effort to bring it back.""",10.0,6
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""This has been a miracle for me. I do have to take the name brand though. The fillers they use in generics tear my stomach up.""",8.0,44
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""First of all I want to thank the V.A. without it I would not have access to this miracle medicine. Have been on Harvoni for the last 33 days. A little tired but no big deal. Will keep you posted.""",10.0,74
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m on Latuda, the side effects are very irritating and scary! This time my RIGHT leg has that very unbearable (hard to explain) feeling, I fell asleep a lot at work, right in the middle of me writing something, I stumbled around and thinking it will be better if I took it at night, it WASN&#039;T! I woke up at 1am, having EXTREME panic attacks, overthinking EVERYTHING and just have these terrible, horrifying thoughts! I got outta bed and slipped, fell down the stairs and hurt my arm and knee! I also drooled a lot and had no appetite for 3 months!! But on the other side, it makes me calmer/happier and confident about things, but I can&#039;t stand the side effects!!""",4.0,26
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was originally on Lutera for a couple months, my clinic transitions from Lutera to Orsythia occasionally. They have the same amount of medicine in them so it&#039;s pretty neutral. My experience has been pretty good. No headaches, lighter cramps and shorter period days (3/4). However, I became moody where I&#039;d get very angry or very sad. It fluctuated but was persistent during my placebo week. My weight also increased a little, went from a size 1/2 to a 3/4 with lots of bloating 3 weeks of the month. Not too horrible I&#039;ve been on this transitioning medicine for over a year and have not had any pregnancy scares or babies. Does it&#039;s job well with some side effects.""",9.0,10
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I forgot how well this stuff works. I&#039;ve been using Ativan every so often for six years. I hadn&#039;t taken it in ages but had a panic attack tonight and I feel really good now after taking it. I know when my anxiety was a lot worse, it didn&#039;t bring me down to 0 anxiety but took the edge off. At one point in the past I was taking it pretty much daily but never became dependent on it (I only take the 0.5mg dose). I do feel kind of sleepy, but pleasantly so. In my experience the sublingual (under the tongue) type works a lot better than the normal swallowed pills.""",10.0,38
Voltaren Gel,Pain,"""Used to treat severe back pain with spasms.  Gave me good pain relief but didn&#039;t help quiet spasms.  Very pleased to find a pain reliever other than narcotics that helped reduce my lower back, neck, and leg pain.""",9.0,89
Cephalexin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""my Doctor as soon as I start to see the onset of one of these cyst and he goes ahead and prescribes me Cephalexin 500mg capsules. And they don&#039;t even form into what looks like a little bug bite. And again it&#039;s gone in under two days. Cause I&#039;m not sure I could deal with another Mount St. Helena cyst like before. It disrupted everything I did. It made it hard to sleep, just sit there, putting tops on  FOR SURE, walking, dancing, being goofy with my kids, and much much more. So for me Cephalexin is a miracle working drug. It&#039;s freed up a lot of my life from so much pain and allowed me to be the real me again!  :). &lt;3""",10.0,26
Amaryl,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have had the Amaryl and after 4 month my love life was gone, and another person that I know, he had the same problem. He is still using Amaryl and now even Viagra doesn&#039;t work any more.""",1.0,47
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;m only taking 10 mg of Celexa but it has helped. I still get anxious but I realize it as it begins now and can control the feeling by breathing and taking a walk, which I could not do before.  I also take 25 mg of Xanax at night before bed. Celexa works slowly but I have not had one bad side effect. Eventually my goal is to eliminate the Xanax.""",9.0,122
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""Took this pill for 3 months now, it was effective for regulating my irregular cycle and did a good job on clearing up any skin acne . However it took me several months to figure out why I was suffering from insomnia . I when taking this pill I had feelings of anxiety and such horrible insomnia I would wake up at night an hour into sleeping and just never go back to sleep. My heart would pound, I was sweating, it wasn&#039;t until I started marking on my calendar what days I had insomnia and saw a distinct pattern and realized it must be my birth control pill. I saw my doctor who let me know that what I was experiencing is called anxiety attacks. I&#039;ve never had anxiety didn&#039;t even know what an anxiety attack was but this side effect is debilitating""",2.0,2
Naphazoline,Nasal Congestion,"""I started using Privine drops in 1966. I started using the spray when it came out several years later. I am still using the spray to this day. Why? Because it works. It does not irritate my nasal membrane like other brands that I tried. Insight pharm has discontinued manufacture of the spray, that is sad. However the drops may still be obtainable.""",10.0,32
Amitriptyline,Depression,"""I was one of those people who thought nothing would work for me - I was too far gone and beyond help.   Restless, sleepless nights and all the anxiety and depression were killing me.  And then I found Amitriptyline.    At last.....Sleep.   That&#039;s all that mattered to begin with.  You simply cannot underestimate the power of sleep.  During the day I felt far less agitated and less stressed.  Of course life can still throw slings and arrows your way and there are side effects for sure but none as bad as the frazzled state I was in before I took them.""",10.0,141
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""Have been on it for about 4 weeks and have certainly noticed a difference in my skin. The first couple of weeks were pretty uncomfortable, but getting a no-alcohol moisturiser certainly helped with the burning sensation. For the first week I looked like I had a bad sunburn, and my skin is still peeling a bit, but not nearly as badly. Side effects calm down and so does your acne! Just stick with it.""",8.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Hi Ladies I wanted to share my experience with this orsythia pill. Well I have now been takin it for about 5 months and I Love it. I was on the nexplanon for 6 months before I changed it to the pill. And it was the worst so many symptoms like headaches and nausea and always so hungry. When i had my son I was weighting at 200 pounds before I had him and lost 30 when I gave birth so I was down to 170. I tried my hardest to loose weight with the nexplanon after inserting it after giving birth. I dieted well eating 1,200 or less calories a day doing 3 hours of workout and nothing. Right when I switched to the pill I started losing weight rapidly I was at 170 and now I&#039;m at 142 in less than 4 months and I havnt been as hungry❤""",10.0,4
Chlorpheniramine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Thank you chlorpheniramine! After 4 years of daily suffering with the mysterious &#039;chronic phlegmitis&#039; that no doctor or internet forum could answer, I found this by accident and to date has been the only thing to positively affect and practically halt the terrible constant post nasal drip. No other antihistamines or steroid sprays or mucolytics or decongestants touched it. And it has the added bonus of potentiating my pain medicine for chronic pain. So I thought I was in heaven one day to find less pain and the post nasal drip decreased.""",9.0,17
Chateal,Birth Control,"""This is the worst pill I&#039;ve ever taken. It made me feel very sad, depressed and I questioned everything and everyone&#039;s existence. I felt crazy and not like myself for the whole 2 weeks I took it. My face started to break out severely and it only got worst in a short span of time. I&#039;m glad I stopped taking this pill because I probably would have attempt suicide. I do not recommend this pill to anyone. Stay away from this one!""",2.0,3
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I have been taking the medicine for 10 days. I&#039;m now up to 2 pills a day one in am and 1 pm.  I don&#039;t see much difference yet.  The only good thing is that I&#039;m not drinking cocktails so it saves calories. I hope the next 2 weeks get better with full dose""",6.0,17
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I got this shot during a doctor visit.  Unsure if dose was the .75 mg but the 3 samples he gave me were of the 1.5 mg dose.  Side effects began following day: nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, indigestion and severe acid reflux. I also had body aches and fatigue. I dare say I felt depressed. I had just gotten over the stomach flu 3 weeks before and it felt like I had come down with it again! Trulicity did lower my glucose levels as did my weight (3 lbs. that week) Of course it did! I could not eat and what ever little food I ate, it came out in minutes!  I DID NOT and WILL NOT inject myself with this again  I&#039;m sorry I agreed on the shot.  One of the worst weeks of my life!""",1.0,17
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""A friend gave me the pills he had left over. He said after a week he didn&#039;t need them or cigs anymore. And I desperately wanted to stop. My son would tell me,&quot;Daddy I don&#039;t want you to die&quot;. That struck me to the core,he&#039;s only 6. It&#039;s funny because I was the same age when I told my father the same thing, And he stopped. So I went to my Dr and got a prescription. These pills do work! After about the 3rd or 4th day, I noticed my cravings completely diminished. I was still smoking out of habit, but didn&#039;t really want or need one. I went a whole week before I had a smoke, and I really hated myself. Like other poster&#039;s here stated, they tasted horrible and I wouldn&#039;d have more than a few puffs. That made it worse..why am I smoking?""",7.0,15
Meloxicam,Inflammatory Conditions,"""I had low intense back pain for 2 yrs. This drug works great &amp; I tolerated it well. I did a 7 day regimen as prescribed. Now I am pain free &amp; will use if I have a flare up. It worked for me &amp; did so after 2hrs of taking it.""",9.0,5
Daytrana,ADHD,"""My 6 year old daughter was put on Daytrana about 8 months after trying Vyvanse and Strattera without success. We had immediate results. She was focused and even her handwriting improved. The patch did leave a red mark that I found Eucerin cream was good for. Here is the but: She developed a tic.  Don&#039;t let this discourage you. I know of others on Daytrana who have been taking it for over a year with no tics. It really worked great.""",9.0,22
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I just recently started my Suboxone induction 2 days ago. I am 20 years old an have been addicted to opiates since I was 17, at worst I was using 4 O.C&#039;s a day or 5 baloons of heroin a day. Only using Suboxone for 3 days I am very happy to say I&#039;m starting to feel normal again. No withdrawals at all. I am currently taking 8mg 2 times per day. Without this drug I would be spending 150-200 dollars a day just to feel normal. My goal is to gradually wind myself off of Suboxone and be completely drug free and get my life back. Opiates are by far the worst drugs out there. If anyone at all has a physical dependence on opiates I would strongly recommend SUBOXONE.""",10.0,15
Trazodone,Sedation,"""I fell asleep fast ,but woke very groggy ,all day grogginess ,with head swelling , I reported it to my dr, I was told to keep taking it, I told her no .""",10.0,44
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""This medicine is great. I instantly start feeling calm from head to toe. I like the fact that I don&#039;t have to wait 30 minutes or so for it to kick in. I would recommend this to anyone that needs to have a day life. I also like that I can take it and still function at work.""",10.0,46
Forteo,Osteoporosis,"""37 year old male, diagnosed worth osteoporosis and osteopenia. Had a long spinal fusion 3 months ago, and have been taking forteo for about 4-5 months now. For the last month and a half, I&#039;ve just felt all around crappy. Mental fog, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dull headache almost constantly, throat feels like it&#039;s swelling shut, feels like a rock in my throat, speaking out loud is becoming labored... I am taking pain meds due to the surgery and wasn&#039;t sure if those were the cause of this. After reading the other reviews, it&#039;s pointing more towards the forteo. Very interesting. I&#039;ll be seeing my doc next week, and I also sent a message to the bone doc that prescribed the forteo. I&#039;ll update this post when this is resolved..""",5.0,37
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I was told by my provider this was a great option since I&#039;m horrible with taking pills, I wanted to lose weight, and I didn&#039;t want a period, so I got it. I&#039;ve been on it 1.5 months and I havent stopped bleeding for 12 days, today HUGE clots started coming out and the cramps? Omg they&#039;re terrible. I&#039;ve been so deppressed, and have had no sex drive. I will never use this form of birth control again! I&#039;ve been eating paleo for a week and am pretty sure I&#039;m heavier then when I ate junk food! I do not recommend at all!""",5.0,3
Citalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for only 5 days and although most side effects normally aren&#039;t experienced until about 2 weeks after starting a new medication, with me the effects are almost instant as my body reacts to pills differently then most people, with that said, the only side effect I&#039;ve had has been inability to orgasm what so ever I don&#039;t have a need to fake anything with my wife so she knows but it&#039;s just very annoying!!! Other then that, anxiety has been pretty good past few days, I generally avoid crowded areas but went to a couple and didn&#039;t have any problems so it&#039;s been good for me so far this week.""",7.0,48
Relistor,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""I suffer from chronic pain and have been on and off opioid therapy for much of my adult life. Because I suffer from chronic pelvic pain, constipation is extremely painful for me. Unfortunately natural and/or gentle laxatives were not strong enough for me, and strong laxatives were too hard on my system, so nothing was working for me until now. I have just started the treatments so I am just taking a little less than the 4 ml dose, twice a week.  So far, each time I have had my shot, I have had a %u2018normal%u2019 bowel movement within one hour. Overall if you are struggling with constipation as a result of pain medications, this very well could be the solution for you. It has been for me.""",8.0,50
Letrozole,Breast Cance,"""I have been on Femara for 5 years and have not had any reaction.  Very pleased with this medicine.""",10.0,158
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""I&#039;m 48 and in menopause. I&#039;ve suffered bouts of little depression through life but since menopause, it hit me like a brick. I had had a couple of panic attacks throughout the years and I couldn&#039;t shake this gradual depression that was coming over me. I&#039;ve always been able to talk myself through it but this time, I just couldn&#039;t. My doctor prescribed EFFEXOR. I took it 2 days. On the third day, I was driving to work and I SUDDENLY felt like I couldn&#039;t breath. I was shaking, my heart was racing and I really thought I was going to die. I pulled over thinking I was having a heart attack. I called 911, throwing up on the side of a freeway. By the time the ambulance came, my heart rate had skyrocketed! Worst experience of my life.""",1.0,59
Beyaz,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I have been taking Beyaz for about 6 months now. I had PMDD extremely bad for 2- 3 weeks out of the month. A month after starting Beyaz I had no symptoms at all. I had irregular periods and now they are on time every month. I am very happy with the results and I would recommend Beyaz to anyone. Especially if they experience PMDD.""",9.0,32
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I had the same appetite and weight that I had when I didn&#039;t use belviq. It is expensive and it didnt work at all for me, I was still hungry just like before. I don&#039;t recommend it""",1.0,12
Levofloxacin,Bronchitis,"""Have a terrible taste and smell making me sicker and feeling nauseous. Also muscle cramps. Making tinnitus worse.""",4.0,0
Paxil,Anxiety,"""I have always had anxiety ever since Iwas young but this past summer I was so bad I couldn&#039;t go anywhere or do anything. I was even at the point I didn&#039;t want to leave the house I was so depressed. I didn&#039;t know what I was going to do and I was ruining my daughters and husbands life so I went to the doctor and she put me on paxil 30 mg.  I didn&#039;t want to take it cause I  never take pills not even for a headache and was scared how it was going to make me feel. But I took it and it changed my life after about a month I could go places and enjoyed life again with God and my family&#039;s help I am doing so much better I still have some days I don&#039;t feel good but i don&#039;t let it get me down so if anyone is struggling with anxiety there is help out there""",9.0,108
Imitrex,Migraine,"""I have high regard for Imitrex.  And the generic first provided by Dr. Reddy was equal to the original Imitrex.  However, I have recently been required to use a different generic and it is basically worthless.  I was taking 50 milligrams and having the migraine gone within an hour.  Now a 100 milligram tablet has little effect and I usually have to take a second 100 milligram tablet to get any relieve.  I would sure like to know how the generic industry works because for me it does not seem to be quite up to speed, at least with the drug that I need most.""",9.0,13
Cipro,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Got my urinary tract infection at 10pm and within an hour I knew I was in trouble with the usual stinging and need to go to the bathroom but it happened so fast and before I knew it I was bleeding quite heavily.  Immediately went to Emergency and was prescribed Cipro, within an hour I was getting relief.  I&#039;m dizzy and have ringing in my ears but very relieved the pain is subsiding, hopefully the bleeding will stop soon.""",9.0,48
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""I would have panic attacks and would cut myself to avoid feeling nervous and anxious about things I couldn&#039;t control. I pretty much had a great experience while I was on Zoloft. I was taking 100mgs a day. Very few panic attacks and if I would have feelings of panic, it was much less intense. After about a year, I decided I no longer wanted to be taking anti depressants. I weaned myself off of it. First week I took 75mg, then 50, then 25. This is the end of my first full week off Zoloft and for the most part I feel fine. I think the medicine helps. I noticed my smoking habit has started to come back as my desire for a cigarette while on Zoloft was minimal.""",9.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was on this pill after I finished breast feeding, and I had lots of problems with break-through bleeding, every month. I was on Lo Ovral for 9 years prior to having a baby and didn&#039;t experience the problems I have with Loestrin. """,5.0,3
Voltaren Gel,Osteoarthritis,"""Wish I had a bathtub full of this medicine. """,10.0,61
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""After years of suffering with RLS, and two especially bad nights, I finally went to the doctor and he prescribed Requip. Last night was my first night taking it and it did work. It made me extremely nauseated and gave me a massive headache, and I woke up every couple of hours. The third time I woke up, I took a diphenhydramine sleeping pill. That is important to know because generally a sleeping pill would send the RLS through the roof, affecting even my arms. No RLS symptoms after I took the sleeping pill. My head still hurts and I&#039;m still a little nauseated, but my legs are not bothering me. Since it did cause a massive headache, I will try using it only when the RLS is active, and see if that works better for me.""",10.0,25
Tacrolimus,Atopic Dermatitis,"""My Dr. prescribed this ointment in conjunction with memetisone cream. I had a severe reaction with red, hot, weepy, itchy, thin feeling skin that bleed with lightest scratch. Per Dr. I stopped using memetisone and just used tacrolimus, from there skin dried up and became very scaley, still itchy, thin feeling and painful. The ointment also made my skin feel vey dry.""",3.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 19 years old and I have been using Aviane for two weeks now and right away I noticed increased libido but major mood swings. I gain and lose weight pretty quickly so I would have known by now if it causes weight gain, and it doesn&#039;t. The only down-side for me is the mood swings, but I noticed that it&#039;s manageable with a small cup of coffee; I feel better instantly. All in all, this is a pretty good pill. The reason I changed pills was because of decreased libido with Loestrin 24.""",8.0,7
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I I wanted to give an update as I hadn&#039;t started taking Requip on my first post. I had taken 2 doses, and had one episode of RLS the second day.  On the 3rd day, I was sitting in the waiting room at the colonoscopy clinic while my husband was in the back.  I kept dozing off, and would wake up, looking for my bottle of water, and it was in my purse,  sitting in my lap.  This happened over 4-5 times.   Anyhow, I took another dose that night, which was a Monday.  The next day, on the drive home, I was dozing, then woke up, raised up my seat, put my window down a little, reached out and pushed the mirror up!  I didn&#039;t say anything, put my window back up, and went back to sleep.  That was my last dose and I threw the rest of it away.""",1.0,10
Trazodone,Sedation,"""I have had insomnia since I was 12, I started taking this when I was 14 and have been sleeping wellish since. My body adjusts to it very easily though, so my doctor had to keep going up on my dose, now I just take my 100 to 150 MG of trazodone at night and a melatonin if i need it. Works pretty well. I don&#039;t have any nightmares but my dreams are strange.""",9.0,31
Phenergan,Sedation,"""I was prescribed this for my 6 yr old daughter to help her sleep. I&#039;ve only been using it a couple of nights but it doesn&#039;t seem to be working. I am giving her the 3x5ml dose and giving her it at 6pm and up to now she is still not going to sleep before 11pm. Am I not giving her enough or not giving it enough time to work? Advice greatly appreciated! Thanks""",3.0,13
Desvenlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I started prestiq on Tuesday July 5th 2016 again. And I have lost 9lbs already. I feel less depressed however I&#039;ve been on it before and I will warn you do not skip taking it. The withdrawals are HELL!!""",10.0,16
Ativan,Anxiety,"""I have been on Ativan or lorazepam for 7 years now. It has saved my life. My now grown children say it is my nice pill. And yes I wasn&#039;t a very nice mom when they were growing up. So it is a fare statement. I need it also as an on the spot antianxiety, for depression and nervous breakdowns.""",9.0,154
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I have been on the shot for 6 months now (and am due for my 3rd shot in 2 weeks) and I have yet to get my period! I have had no spotting throughout the 6 months. I do, however, still have the symptoms that I would have if I were to get my period at the time that I would get my period, but they&#039;re not as bad as without the shot. Cramps are minimal. The only downside is I am a huge hypochondriac and since some of the side effects are also early pregnancy symptoms, I am constantly thinking I&#039;m pregnant (even though the chances are 3 in 1000). I would highly recommend this method!""",10.0,9
Adzenys XR-ODT,ADHD,"""I did not find this medication to be effective. I approximately 3 hours of sustained attention .My energy depletes throughout the day. I do not like the gritted texture nor taste. I will not continue this medication.""",3.0,5
Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir,Hepatitis C,"""Diagnosed 1 yr ago Gen type 3 after other issues were being investigated. Now Into my second week of treatment no side effects to report , except tiredness and fatigue which I was already experiencing for many years . I was also suffering from aches and pains, liver pain, &amp; dare I say it but I think I can already feel improvement, &quot; touch wood&quot;. 
I have also been diagnosed with liver disease , not sure if the Hep C has caused this or my social drinking. I am now obviously abstaining .
I go back for my first meds/bloods check in a few days, I will keep you guys upto date, best wishes to you all.
Thank you Gilead and the UK NHS without either I suspect I would be on my way to the Grand Lodge Above""",5.0,19
Desvenlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I suffer from GAD, what is depression, anxiety and insomnia.  The episode started in March 2015. I felt tiredness every day. I increased my physical activity to make my body triger to relax. It did not work. Within three months my diptession got worse. I felt anxiety, discomfort in my body, tiredness, lost interest to my favorit activities, in other words I survived.Then at the end of May I started taking Quaetepine 1 tab before night. It made me sleep 4-5 hrs at night. Then I splited 50mg of Pristiq into 4 parts (12.5 mg) and took them for 4 days. Next 4 days I was taking 25mg. Then 50 mg next 12 days. Now I am on 100 mg. After 45 days I felt good relief. It worked! But I felt aweful all time before. I experiensed lots of side effects.""",9.0,6
Amitiza,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""I just started taken amitiza 24mg I read up on the side effects and I am having all the side effects at one time it&#039;s been over 24 hours and I still got the side effects. I have seen a little bit of blood in my stools but I haven&#039;t seen any today. I was put on amitiza because I am on 2 different depression mediations and one anxiety I am also on high blood pressure medicine and a sleeping pill. My HCP gave me samples of it for me to try I&#039;m not sure if its inter reacting from the other medications that I take on a daily basic everyday.""",8.0,4
Testosterone,None,"""48 yo using for 1 month. Was falling asleep after dinner, agitated, and unable to focus at work with no perceived sexual problems.  Now I&#039;m staying awake after dinner, no agitation, and focus is back.  Erections are more rigid and quality of sex is much improved.  Wife is happy, so daddy is happy. Didn&#039;t realize I was losing some &quot;game&quot; in the bedroom.  Thought it was normal for my age.  Stickiness is a bit of a problem on some days.  I am a professional and have to wear dress shirts.  I rub the gel in, wash hands, shave and then go over with my hands again and wash hands prior to putting on a shirt.  Some days are more sticky than others.  Called company and they have no plans to correct it.  Smell is not bad.  I like the results!""",8.0,18
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""The condom broke the day before I was supposed to start my period and I took Plan B One-Step an hour after the &#039;accident&#039;.  I was very tired and sick to my stomach but after a good nights rest (10hours, which is unusually long for me) I felt much better, the cramps felt like I was being ripped in two and were so bad they caused diarrhea.  Then 5 days after taking the pill I started my period, I have never been so glad to bleed so much.  I bled for 5days and it was pretty heavy.  It worked great.""",10.0,17
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I really struggled with this product, yes I quit smoking but I was so nauseas all the time, after taking the evening pill I would have to go to bed due to the debilitation of the nausea.  The product worked but I didn&#039;t continue onto the 2nd lot of 4 weeks as I couldn&#039;t bear the thought of the terrible discomfort.  I found that when I stopped taking the Champix I had such bad depression and I really struggled for the first few days after stopping.  Yes it makes you stop smoking but for some like me not so good.""",1.0,22
Phentermine / topiramate,Obesity,"""I am 5&#039; 8&quot;, 53.  Start weight 233.  Start date 6/27/16, as of today 8/19/16 I am down 30 pounds.  203! Yes, I have some side effects but I have learned to deal.  Constipated, have a serving of raw pumpkin seeds to get things moving.  Dry mouth, drink, drink, drink!  Water of course.  Feeling foggy.  I feel so much less loopy after I get my daily exercise in, don&#039;t know why but it changes.  Water also helps with the loopy foggy feeling.  The side effects are minimal as this drugs works along with a diet change and an exercise plan.  I take the 7.5.  Which takes my food craving away.""",9.0,35
Monodox,Acne,"""I have been on Monodox for a little under a month. I take it at night with my dinner and I use a topical medication before bed. My skin has definitely improved although not to the point where I feel like I don&#039;t need makeup. Any large or cystic pimples are gone, and I haven&#039;t gotten any since, but I do have some mild scarring left that hopefully will go away. I am still suffering from small under the skin white heads that are on my forehead and right cheek, although they have lessened in the number of them there are still plenty left.""",8.0,6
Implanon,Birth Control,"""So I used Norplant back in the day. Had it removed in 5 yrs as scheduled in 98. No problems. No period for 4 yrs. No spotting. All good. So I requested another norplant and was advised it had been pulled due to side effects. Did the pill for a few years them got implanon in 2013 and told I would probably have similar experience as norplant. Wrong. I spotted constantly for almost the entire 3 yrs. Nothing heavy but constant. Maybe 4 or 5 scattered days monthly with no spotting. Not good for my sex life. Got it removed on the 3 yr Mark and went back to the pill. Rarely had a period but started having blood pressure issue so stopped the pill. Considering IUD""",5.0,1
Tramadol,Pain,"""My pain left but the medication left me quite nauseous.""",7.0,3
Cefuroxime,Sinusitis,"""I have a terrible taste/smell...like something electrical. Doctor said I have a sinus infection. This medicine has had no effect at all. (Positive or negative). I just finished one week of 2-250mg tablets daily. Doctor said to refill after a week if I don&#039;t see any results.""",2.0,13
Fluvoxamine,Depression,"""Sleepy but helpful""",10.0,1
Zohydro ER,Pain,"""I have chronic arthritis and have for 25 years. Believe me I have tried everything.  Finally pain clinic doc put me on Zohydro and I have my life back.  I can&#039;t tell you how much it helps.  Please don&#039;t let anything happen to where FDA takes this drug away. Why do the druggies have to ruin it for the people that are in pain always.  Thank you  Zohydro...thank you..""",10.0,89
GoLYTELY,Bowel Preparation,"""Man this is disgusting the flavour is  from the depths of hell""",1.0,9
Levonorgestrel,None,"""Mirena has given me migraine headaches everyday day of the 3 months I&#039;ve been on it! I&#039;ve been dizzy, very anxious. And I feel like I am not myself. I&#039;m 24, have two kids, 3 and 4 years old and I want to be emotionally well for them. Ever since I&#039;ve had Mirena placed my life has changed I have horrible headaches day and night. I&#039;m getting it removed this month because I want to be myself again. I also want to mention that before Mirena I was on the Depo Shot for 3 years nonstop and switched to Mirena. I don&#039;t know if that has anything to do with the side effects. """,2.0,0
Topamax,Tourette's Syndrome,"""Topamax/Topiramate has been wonderful for tic reduction. I have a fairly obvious case and they are exhausting and embarrassing. I have minimal to no side effects, a little drier mouth perhaps, plus my 15/20 vision reduces to 20/20. I feel less anxious and less &quot;pressure/need&quot; to tic. I can take much lower doses of the brand name to achieve the same effect with the generic; but my insurance won&#039;t cover the brand name. It&#039;s 100mg twice/day generic versus half that amount brand version. It&#039;s still worth it!! I feel so much more in control and &quot;almost normal&quot;.""",9.0,25
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""To tell my experience to you girls would take a whole page.  I do not recommend this birth control to anyone unless the research all the side effects.   I had a miscarriage afterwards my husband and I decided we didn&#039;t want anymore children.  We already have 3 kids and 2 miscarriages.  Two weeks after my D &amp; CI asked my dr for the depo shot.  Huge mistake,  I didn&#039;t ask for the pill because I had gotten pregnant before on sprintec.  My experience has been horrible acne.  I usually have very good skin.  I have gained 7 pounds and my hair is shedding like crazy.  The worst part is I have been bleeding for 10 weeks.  My dr gave me a pill to stop the bleeding but it hasn&#039;t helped.  As soon as I think the spotting is done I get a gush.""",1.0,6
Glipizide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Type 2. Active mom, 47, work, dance, sing, travel. 
1000mg metformin twice a day, readings with Tradjenta between 140-230. Another doctor recommended yesterday to try Glipizide for 30 days, this morning a surprising 104. Feeling well.""",9.0,46
Doxycycline,Acne,"""Have been on it for a month, age 26. Also use Retin-A and Acyanya. Works very well. Very happy with results. No side effects.""",8.0,17
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I started taking Yasmin after experiencing low moods on a previous pill.  However, I found Yasmin caused me to experience migraines during the week before my periods and also during the week I was having my period.  I also experienced very low and tearful moods which caused arguments with my boyfriend.  None of these aspects improved after a few months and I then had to change to another birth control pill.""",1.0,14
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""This will be the 6th month I&#039;ve been on Estarylla, but I&#039;m going to stop taking it &amp; find another birth control. Although it&#039;s done its job with preventing pregnancy, this certain pill makes me much more emotionally unstable. Before taking it I was a social &amp; overall happy person but now I get upset over the most insignificant things, push people away, feel anxious/sad more often than I&#039;m happy. :( It&#039;s even affected my relationship with my boyfriend bc he thinks I&#039;m always sad around him but it&#039;s just this dang pill messing with my emotions! I know medications affect people differently, but from seeing the other reviews just be warned that this pill can increase depression, mood swings, anxiety, etc.""",5.0,6
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I had a not-so-great experience. I used to take Miralax, but it caused me problems and I was taken off it. Within 2 days I was constipated again, and Dulcolax was prescribed. It was prescribed by my doctor, 2 pills were taken 6-8pm for 4 nights, as instructed. 

I suffered, to say the least. Horrible cramps that came and went, and the first time I had a BM I thought I was about to die. I was constantly within 15 feet of a bathroom and often got hungry (due to being emptied out, I suppose), but felt rather sick and couldn&#039;t eat much. Whenever I ate, I often had to go a few hours afterwards, and the cramps persisted. 

Effective? Yes. Gentle? No way. It worked, but if you&#039;re going to use it, clear out your schedule in case of side effects.""",4.0,11
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Not too bad. Definitely not as bad as these reviews. It burned and itches like crazy for about 30 minutes but cooled down after, enough for me to sleep. I&#039;m doing the 3 day and I&#039;m going to stick with it. Don&#039;t let all the bad reviews scare you. After the first 30minutes it&#039;s a mild annoyance, but definitely bearable.""",8.0,4
Sertraline,Depression,"""I was prescribed Zoloft 10 years ago when I went through a very stressful experience and started having panic attacks &amp; depression  I found Zoloft to be fantastic; a true &#039;happy pill&#039;!  Within a month, life felt like living again, my panic attacks ceased, I was far better able to cope with my circumstances at the time, and I was able to stop taking it a few months later.  I took it again a year later on the advice of a doctor, who suggested it for my chronic irritable bowel syndrome; unfortunately it did not work for this condition.  However, I mistakenly stopped taking Zoloft suddenly instead of gradually reducing the dose, and began having severe hypnic jerks at night , which are a known side effect.""",8.0,31
AndroGel,"Hypogonadism, Male","""This never worked for me, not even a little.  It might have been a placebo.  Testin works GREAT!!!""",1.0,3
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""Day 2 of Celexa for anxiety. Ended up with headache, panic, dizziness, racing heart and thoughts. My typical anxiety wasn&#039;t even as bad as that. Day 1 seemed okay, but after day 2 I&#039;m not happy with it. No more for me thanks!""",6.0,55
Opdivo,Non-Small Cell Lung Cance,"""I started on Opdivo 6 weeks ago because my chemo and radiation did not keep the cancer at bay. I decided to try it to build up my immune system. The first time I had it as I was at the end of the IV I started feeling cold and my blood pressure shot up. The nurses gave me shots to bring it down. The second time I had it, every other week, They gave me some steroids first so I wouldn&#039;t have a reaction and I didn&#039;t. I did have some achey bones and breakthrough pain. The third time I had it and last time It went fine until I started having 103 degree fevers and my entire body broke out in a red itchy rash. I am on Prednisone IV&#039;s and I&#039;m weaning off it right now but the rash is so itchy and nothing takes it away! Too many reactions...""",1.0,84
Cymbalta,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Didn&#039;t help with anxiety at all but did help some with depression. Take 60mg""",3.0,28
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""The sickest six weeks of my life. Constant nausea accompanied by intermittent vomiting, headaches and flu-like symptoms.  I would have  had to die to feel better.  An emotional wreck, severe bouts of crying, feelings of utter despondency and hopelessness that were not present before taking.  I am amazed that this drug made it through the FDA with such high incidences of nausea.  Absolutely horrible experience.""",1.0,27
Valtrex,"Herpes Simplex, Suppression","""I&#039;ve had HSV-1 (Cold Sores) for the past 10 years with a flare-up, in what seems, every 3-4 years so daily prevention was never a big deal to me.  At first I&#039;d just hit it with some Abreva and toss a bandaid to cover the unsightliness and in a about 3 weeks, it would go away.  My last flare-up, I went to the medic who got me some Acyclovir.  Honestly, taking acyclovir did seem to shorten the duration but my sores still lasted 2 weeks.

This recent flare-up my doc prescribed me 1 gram of Valtrex, &amp; the blisters appear to be healing after day 3, not week 3.  Awesome stuff.""",8.0,9
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I am 21 and Since I first received the shot in January, I have been bleeding ever since. Sometimes light, sometimes like an actual period, with cramps and migraines.
Also, this medicine has completely jacked up my hormones. I am angry ALL the time, ALWAYS sad. I cry everyday, over the smallest issues, or for no reason. I am happy, and in a split second I will feel very low or even have suicidal thoughts. I experience extreme mood swings and flip out on my boyfriend- coupled with less sex from the bleeding. It&#039;s very frustrating. I am hoping that this is just my body still adjusting to the medicine. I haven&#039;t had any weight gain or acne though( knock on wood).""",4.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve used this pill for a month and I&#039;ve gained 10 pounds in just one month, and I became very moody. Besides, I&#039;ve got a break through bleeding and it lasted over than a week. """,1.0,4
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had the implant for two years. The first yr was nice. No symptoms or anything. Second was awful tho!! My bleeding was 3 weeks long. A got awful acne. Violent cramps, and so so so so moody. Like I literally wanted to kill someone. I couldn&#039;t take it anymore so u got it out. And let me just say, getting it put in is much easier than taking it out. I&#039;m now on the pill. But that&#039;s just MY experience. It varies for everyone. I didn&#039;t get pregnant tho!! Hahaha""",6.0,0
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""Before I got on this pill I was experiencing extreme extreme cramps to the point where I could not sleep through the night without waking up two times each hour from the pain. I started this pill and have been on it for about a month now and have not got cramps at all! All of my cramps have disappeared! I&#039;m so happy for that. However, spotting did happen all through the first month until I got my normal period. Although my period has been way lighter! So far so good, we&#039;ll see how it plays out though.""",7.0,2
Amitriptyline,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""Keep you from wanting to kill yourself  make you feel more comfortable just meadows you out keeps me from having  back  flashing. First time I didn&#039;t like bad side affects  the Dr gave me 50mg a day but I take 50mg bed time then I cut pill in half  late morning and early evening. First time  taking  make you sleep really good. I have know side affect. I like keeps you calm""",10.0,5
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the Nexplanon 6 weeks after I had my daughter. At first I DID NOT LIKE IT AT ALL! I wasn&#039;t on my period when I had gotten it inserted but shortly after that I had my period for 3 months straight, it was heavy bleeding for the whole 3 months, I had contacted my obgyn and they gave me pills to stop bleeding, did not work, I took another form of birth control to help level out my hormones, that didnt work either. She finally told me if it didnt stop by the end of October 2013 I would have it taken out, well luckily it stopped in September and I have only had my period once since then, now I love it. I lost about 15 pounds, my insertion spot is completely healed, I did get nauseous once, but other than that I&#039;m completely happy.""",9.0,8
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I moved from quetiapine to lamictal about six weeks ago. I have stopped itching as badly now, and feel quite good. Currently taking 200mgs. I am having trouble sleeping,  Here in England Dr doesn&#039;t prescribe  sleeping pills. I&#039;m very tired in the morning as a result and early evening, then come alive! I feel things better, my anger and irritation has subsided. I have lost a stone in weight in last 8 weeks.. this has helped, so feel more positive. I wish I could relax though.""",8.0,24
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""The only reason I found this website is because I noticed all the side effects I was having from this birth control and wanted to know how others felt. I had been thinking something was wrong or I was just depressed or something but now it all makes sense. I have gained SO MUCH WEIGHT its ridiculous and I hardly eat anything yet it makes me want food all the time. It puts me in the WORST mood and makes me tired. """,1.0,10
Tranexamic acid,Menorrhagia,"""I started taking Lysteda just one day ago and I can tell the difference in my period. Before taking this medication I would use 2 bags of 14 overnight pads in 3 days. I have used pantyliners this week. It works.""",10.0,46
Dexmethylphenidate,ADHD,"""I have taken a number of ADHD medications starting around 6th or 7th grade to help with school.  I tried Vyvanse, Concerta, Ritalin, and Focalin.  Focalin by far has been my favorite. When on Focalin I could crank out work and was very effective.  While many people complain about the lack of hunger you feel, this was almost a plus to me because it gave me one less thing to distract me.  The only negative that I experienced was sometimes feeling detached, lonely, or on the verge of tears.  They were not severe but did occur.  I still loved this brand the most of all of the brands I had tried but unfortunately, our insurance stopped covering Focalin and I switched back to Ritalin which is where I am at now.""",9.0,23
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""Been on Topamax for 3 months I have recently gone up on the dose to 75 mg at bedtime. I&#039;ve been all right dealing with the tingling. I have quit smoking and drinking which is great. I started working out alot since I&#039;ve been so anxious. Possible side effect?  The worst for me is the sleep issues and the mood swings. Since the dose went up I am having terrible night sweats and am waking up all night long. I&#039;m exhausted all day with little to no motivation. My mood swings quickly and dramatically from happy to annoyed. Just trying to wait it out. I&#039;m still having headaches everyday. Just not migraines.""",7.0,24
Quinine,Nocturnal Leg Cramps,"""It works.  Nothing else did for leg and foot cramps.""",9.0,7
Lyza,Birth Control,"""I had just about given up on ever thinking I could be on a hormonal form of contraception.  I had tried two other forms of birth control in the past, the first being Yaz which was the WORST thing ever.  I swore off birth control for years thinking my body just couldn&#039;t handle it.  I recently went back to my OBGYN just to see if there were ANY other last resort options for pills. She recomended Lyza becuase its low hormones, and I was hesitant at first but gave it a go. I have been on Lyza for almost a month now, I have had almost no spotting, no mood swings, no headaches, no troubles with blood clots/wheezing, nothing like my other experiences!  Thank you Lyza!!! You literally saved the day, and hopefully everything continues to be awesome!""",10.0,13
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Took about a year to stop having light constant periods, after that it has been great for me.""",10.0,3
Tylenol with Codeine #3,Pain,"""I have broken bone. This helps a lot with moderate pain and makes that go away completely in a short amount of time, but the more serious pain is always barely relieved. All in all, it helps a lot.""",7.0,16
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I am 5&#039;7&#039;&#039; 263 lbs, female. My doctor put me on this to help with my weight loss. I am on weight watchers as well and started going to the gym. I started April 3rd with 0.6 for week one and I just increased to 1.2 for week 2. Week one my symptoms were nausea, stomach pain and abdominal pain just below my belly button. Extreme constipation and bloating. I had to go the pharmacy and got stool softener, which helped after 2 days of taking stool softeners. I also felt extremely tired. Week 2 yesterday was my first injection of 1.2 and the next day (today) I had sharp pain in my stomach until I had something to eat and drink lots of water. I feel like I need to drink a lot of water to feel good. I will update soon.""",6.0,10
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I like it. For me it&#039;s a trade off. I had very heavy cycles the first two months. After my body adjusted (about 4 months) I went from three days of light bleeding to literally having what felt like a 3 HOUR period every 28 days. Now I have no bleeding at all. This took a total of 7 months to even out. The cons for me: headaches, cystic acne, and weight gain. I INCREASED my exercise as advised by my doctor because of possible weight gain and gained 20 pounds. I still go through cramps and PMS and the constant headaches are a pain. The Pros for me, the gym, the gym, the gym, No more kids! No more tampons! I&#039;ll keep it.""",8.0,1
Claravis,Acne,"""Started off 20 mg for the first two months not on 40 mg, still having break outs but acne has been less cystic. Side effects so far are dry lips, hair loss, dry scabby skin on top of hands, and some mild mood swings. I still work out 5 days a week and have not lost my energy. I rated the medication at an 8 cause it is working but not fully, I am just being patient but I can see results occurring. I used pure coconut oil on my face and I love it. I usually reapply twice a day because my skin soaks it up for being drier than usual and aquaphor for lips/hands.""",8.0,9
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I started Celexa 20mg about 2 months ago for generalized anxiety disorder and depression. I was on Effexor a few years ago but it made me nauseous and I had ZERO sex drive. 
Since I started the Celexa my anxiety has been greatly reduced. Although I still do struggle with it sometimes, it has made a big difference. I came off it for just a few days earlier this month because I ran out, and I saw how much it had been doing because my full anxiety came rushing back, but I started it right back up. I am going to start the 30mg and hope that really helps control the anxiety fully. 
The only side effect I had was decreased sex drive and difficulty having an orgasm but that only lasted one week, and then my sex drive became completely normal again.""",10.0,81
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I had had the skyla inserted since October 28, 2015. I must say that this birth control is the best. I recently was on the depo shot, which made me crazy. I feel like I am now coming back to myself. Goodbye bloated belly and water weight.""",10.0,9
Escitalopram,Bipolar Disorde,"""Im 28 yr old male. I was always depressed everyday and hating everything in the world. My girlfriend forced me to get help so the doctor put me on Lexapro 10 mg. This is my third day on it. I have to say I feel better. The only side effects I am having is stomach pains, sweating and feeling very tired. But I am feeling more positive about things now. I am just shocked how fast it has helped me. The only put back about this pill is and not be able to orgasm. I would recommend this pill to anybody that is depressed all the time. """,9.0,26
Tranexamic acid,Menorrhagia,"""I am a 49 year old female that has been suffering for 2  years with painful, heavy periods due to fibroids. First 2 days always had to double up with tampon and pad both; My gyn dr. prescribed me Lysteda also known as Tranexamic Acid. Dosage is 2 tablets, 3x a day, for 5 days. It started working immediately, cutting the blood flow by 50-80%. I no longer had to double up protection and I can now sleep through the night. I still had some cramping on the 2nd day, but OTC pain relief helped that.  Side effects: 1 hr after taking the pills, light headed/slightly dizzy; minor headaches (nothing unmanageable). I found the pills to be too large to swallow, so had to cut them in half or thirds. Overall I love this medication, it has given me my life back.""",9.0,112
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I love my Nuvaring! I just stick it in for three weeks and forget it&#039;s even there. The first few months I was constantly checking to make sure it was still there because I couldn&#039;t feel it. I don&#039;t recommend doing this because touching it can make it shift around and cause you to feel its presence. 

I was on Yaz before and it was a huge pain having to take a pill everyday because if I took it a few hours too early or late, I got my period twice a month. With Nuvaring, my periods are much shorter and lighter than ever before.

However, everybody is different so what works for me may or may not work for you. The only thing you can do is give it a try and see how you like it.""",10.0,2
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""Take for migraines not sure it does much good as I still get them twice a month it did however see off my sciatica after 3 years of constant pain!""",6.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking this pill for about 10 months &amp; like the others, the only good thing about this pill is the fact that I&#039;m not pregnant. This is my first time taking birth control so at first, I wasn&#039;t able to tell the side effects. Until later on, it got so much worse. I had terrible mood swings to the point people were referring me to other brands. My period was extremely light as if I barely even had it at all, which made me worried sometimes. I lost weight which is the opposite of what I want &amp; my skin got so bad. The worst was really just the depression I occurred during this time &amp; my &quot; craziness &quot;. I wouldn&#039;t recommend anyone to be on this &amp; I&#039;ll definitely ask my doctors for a different brand.""",2.0,1
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started the phenetermine at the beginning of this month and in just one week I went from 174 to 159... I was elated I couldn&#039;t believe how fast I was losing weight, but now I&#039;m stuck I haven&#039;t lost anymore weight sometimes I even go up a pound or two. I&#039;ve hit a wall and it&#039;s almost like I&#039;m wasting the pills now and I don&#039;t know what to do I&#039;m feeling very discouraged. Help?""",5.0,10
Ketorolac,Postoperative Pain,"""It helped me a little bit but I still had pain""",4.0,4
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I have just recently started taking the birth control Tri- Sprintec. I&#039;m going for my 3rd week on it and so far I love it. I haven&#039;t had any change of mood, nausea or spotting. I haven&#039;t had any sexual relation yet while I&#039;ve been on it so I can&#039;t really say how good it works at keeping me not pregnant. I will be definitly be doing an update. But so far in love love love it.""",10.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""5 years I took Junel. For the first year it was fine. Lighter periods and less cramps. Year 2 I started suffering from increased anxiety and what everyone else decided was depression even though I insisted it was fatigue. I was as tired as if I had the flu all the time and the week before my period I could not handle a thing. So I got therapy and started eating healthy to treat what my doctors insisted was not symptoms of the pills. I worked out, ate healthy consistently but the weight kept coming on at 5 to 10 lbs a year. My sex drive completely disappeared which doctors will blame on the depression. I finally couldn&#039;t handle it and went off two weeks ago. I feel like crying at how much better I feel. It&#039;s like I woke up from a coma.""",2.0,13
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I was prescribed Xanax in 1993 when I started college at age 35. Have Panic Disorder, anxiety disorder and PTSD. Dosage has always been .5-1 mg daily. I&#039;m completely a different person with it!! No more stuttering, no more panic attacks and running out if class to hide. 
I&#039;ve never had to increase the dose since 1993. I could never gave gotten through 16 years of college without it!!""",10.0,63
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""Amazing stuff. I always had a problem with acne and my skin. No matte what I did the acne never went away. 3 days after using the Tactupump my face is as clear as any super model.  Every zit is gone and my pores are non-existent. If you haven&#039;t tried this stuff yet what are you waiting for? It is pricey but worth every penny!""",10.0,1
Methadone,Pain,"""I have been on Methadone for almost a year now since coming off Oxycodone. It stopped working and the dose could not be raised without hurting my liver because of all the Tylenol in it. I love this medicine and how it is long acting so there are no waiting periods for the pain to subside. I have Chronic pain from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. My doctor mentioned Methadone I was a bit miffed as it is usually for Heroin addicts. He said it could be taken long term with the least damage to my body which is good because there is no current cure for my illnesses. I don&#039;t like the constipation but other then that it does an excellent job and no more jitters and waiting.""",9.0,20
Tapentadol,Pain,"""After chronic pain for 5 years (bursitis and fibromyalgia), I think I&#039;ve found a medicine perfect for me. I take 50 mg three times a day; it has helped so much with the fibromyalgia fatigue/fog. I have more energy, feel less depressed, and actually wake up without horrible pain. In the past I have been on Oxycontin, MS-Contin, Hydrocodone, Fentanyl patches, and Dilaudid. Nucynta is helping more than all of the above and it&#039;s much different than a typical narcotic.
  I am pleased!""",8.0,191
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I am a 42 years old woman who is 5&#039;6 and 242 lbs.  I took Phentermine 37.5 two years ago and lost 30 lbs i(started off at 243 and ended at 213  and went back to 248 over the next 2 years).  At the time I was also on a strict eating plan and I was working out 4x a week. Well since then I had stopped working out because work and grad school was hectic.  Two weeks ago, I decided to change my eating habits, do a cleanse and detox and I have lost 6lbs.  Yesterday, I started my pills again and some cardio on the treadmill.  I WANT OUT OF THE 200s!!!  (even though the charts says a 5&#039;6 woman should be 118-154 but I can not see myself that small)! I am so ready to take control of my health and my body!!""",10.0,16
Seasonale,Birth Control,"""Seasonale is awesome especially if you have very heavy periods and very bad cramps during menstrual cycle. The only side effects I have had are a few headaches here and there and spotting once in awhile.  (Hardly ever)""",9.0,7
Aripiprazole,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Took the medication for about 2.5 years, in addition to various other antidepressants such as Lexapro, Effexor XR, and Cymbalta. It did help me feel better and more stabilized for about the first 6 months of taking it. However, after those initial 6 months I felt it did very little if anything at all and my mood began to deteriorate. Additionally, I also gained over 25 pounds. I have always been a slim to toned athletic individual, so this weight gain was very uncharacteristic of me. In fact, my condition got so bad that I was actually too depressed to even get out of bed most days and never exercised. My diet remained more or less healthy throughout my time on Abilify. Stopped~Thanksgiving 2014, lost 30 pounds since, all else constant.""",3.0,15
Anastrozole,Breast Cance,"""Initially, I tolerated the drug well.  About 4 months into treatment, I had a lot of problems: dizziness, disorientation, joint and muscle pain and stomach upset.  Also, my hair started to thin, and nails cracked due to dryness. Within a week of stopping the drug I was feeling better.  One month out and I was very well.""",1.0,167
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Cannot wait to get off this pill...horrible mood swings!  Extremely irritable, crying at everything, beginning to dislike my husband (not good!), feel like I am coming out of my skin some days, I cannot stand myself and I&#039;m pretty sure my family is starting to feel the same.  Took me a couple of months to figure out it was the pill causing it, since this all started after I started taking it 4 months ago.  I started with it to help with very heavy periods, it is helping with that although I did have a 2 week period last month which is never enjoyable.  Pretty sure this pill is causing me to have this PMDD which I have never experienced before.  It&#039;s horrible.  Switching to something else so hopefully it will get better!""",1.0,2
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Just took first dose.  Mixed with water and didn&#039;t breathe while drinking, so didn&#039;t taste it.  Took me 4 long drinks, separated by swigs of Zevia Lemon Twist colorless soda and 3-5 minute pauses. Chewing Double-mint gum right now - so far so good.""",5.0,12
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""My Doctor prescribed Seroquel for my insomnia, which I began experiencing during menopause.  The Seroquel, 50 mg works like a charm.  If I take it on an empty stomach, I feel sleepy within 1/2 hour, and sleep very well through the night.  Dreams are more vivid, I agree.  I also agree that I often feel hungry before I fall asleep, after taking Seroquel.  All in all, it has been very helpful.""",9.0,26
Benzaclin,Acne,"""I&#039;ve had acne since I was 12 years old. I used a lot (and I mean a lot) of acne products, even Accutane and Tactuo, and none of them worked for me. I am now 20 years old and after using Benzaclin, my acne completely disappeared!! My face is really smooth now! The only things left are my scars that I&#039;m working on to remove. :)""",10.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Acne,"""Most people that are complaining that they got acne using it are most most likely in their first/second month of using it. I&#039;m almost at my fifth month of taking Microgestin and I rarely break out now. I&#039;ve definitely been noticing that my skin looks better. Also, I have been weighing myself and have not gained weight from it. My advice is, just keep on taking it because most symptoms (mainly the acne part) gets worse before it gets better.""",10.0,3
Xeloda,Colorectal Cance,"""I have been on Xeloda since October 2011 and haven&#039;t had any of the side effects listed.  I have been able to maintain my appetite and haven&#039;t lost my hair.  Actually, my hair has thinned just a little, gained a little bit more body and is getting lighter.   This has been a very positive experience as far as chemo goes.  I definitely will do Xeloda again (If I have to).  There is a questionable mass on my lung...surgeon says cancer....oncologist no sure...and it is shrinking.  I&#039;m unsure if it is related to the combination medication I was on or Xeloda.  I will hopefully determine that with this cycle of Xeloda on its own. """,10.0,61
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I hate this birth control. First, my periods went away entirely, which I didn&#039;t want. I also have absolutely no sex drive, which has caused some problems between the BF. I have also started noticing sharp pains in my uterus since beginning this medication. I&#039;ve gained 20 pounds, I feel like the cravings are out of control. This is the worst birth control I have ever taken.""",2.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I have only been on this pill since Sunday (taken 3 pills so far) but so far it&#039;s great. My acne cleared up after the first night and I feel so much more relaxed and at peace (that might be because I always have a pleasant drowsy feeling which I never heard of happening on a birth control pill). I sleep really well now, my skin looks great and I have no side effects. Only thing is if I don&#039;t take care of myself by sleeping, eating or drinking enough water, I really notice now whereas before I could just ignore it. Besides that this pill has been great so far. Will try to post an update because I&#039;m not sure how it will be once I get into the other pill colors (or the next few weeks).""",9.0,11
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""I have Lupus, and it&#039;s compromising my central and peripheral nervous system.  This left me with muscle spasms that were so bad I live in fear of them.  Soma eliminated this problem, but when the DEA told physicians to stop prescribing it, I became a victim of the war on drugs.  I am not a drug addict.  I&#039;m a hard working American who doesn&#039;t deserve to be treated like this.  All this just happened in the last 6 months.  Soma worked for me and now I can&#039;t obtain it.""",10.0,56
Doxy 100,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""I&#039;ve been taking 100 mg of Doxycycline twice a day for 8 days now and I feel worse than when I started.  Now in addition to the upper respiratory infection, I have terrible vertigo (side effect of Doxycycline).""",1.0,35
Prevacid,GERD,"""I began taking Prevacid probably 10 years ago, stopped occasionally, but found I could not go long without needing it.  I never thought of anything bad coming of it, I felt wonderful, no heartburn, no need to watch what I ate anymore, no more waking up at night needing antacids.  Well, a few years ago, I started having severe foot and ankle pain and weakness, and last September, I fell in the yard and severely broke my ankle, requiring ORIF surgery to put in a plate and screws.  My ankle will never be the same.  Gone are the 4 mile walks I used to enjoy daily, and, I have also developed some heart palpitations, higher blood pressure readings, and I feel it is all due to my long term use of Prevacid.  I stopped taking it almost 2 months ago.""",10.0,72
Armour Thyroid,Underactive Thyroid,"""Doctors will always try to put you on synthroid which is poison that has the worst side effects and once I started on Armor I could see the dark cloud leave. I still notice that I can only use a half of batch before I need to buy more because it went bad and I am still trying to get the perfect dose but I feel so much better with armor than the synthroid that doctors suggest. I only wish I could buy armor in Colombia SA because now I must go to the states every month to pick it up.""",10.0,32
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Been on mirena for almost 2 years now. 
Insertion was painful. Felt like very bad cramps and was bleeding for 2 weeks but after that ,my period completely stopped. It was the best thing ever. Did not have much side effects.I am a very active person and always concious about my weight. Since the beginning of this year I&#039;ve started notice watery discharge, heavy mood swings, depression (cried about everything and anything), constantly feel like I&#039;ve swollen a balloon, no one is allowed near my tummy, and picked up about 5kg&#039;s in one month. Went to doctor yesterday and mirena caused very big cyst filled with hormones - no wonder!Could not get it out yesterday so I&#039;m scheduled for op today. Just want to feel normal again! Would not recommend!!!""",2.0,6
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""Covered under family pact in California. Insertion was painful for a few seconds and cramps for a few minutes then just general tenderness. Took about 3 months to fully adjust to it. Experienced more hair shedding and painful periods. It failed and I GOT PREGNANT! WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!""",1.0,6
Loryna,Acne,"""HORRIBLE experience w Loryna. Took it for acne, on the 3rd week and my skin is as bad as it was on the Mirena IUD. Giving me terrible anxiety and mood swings. The acne is killing me""",4.0,2
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Its hard to rate a medicine as a &quot;good thing&quot; when you take it to get diarrhea, but overall this is far less nasty experience than I was expecting. Yes,the taste is bad and yes its hard to consume so much fluid in a short period of time, but it wasn&#039;t half as bad as I expected.  Within 20 minutes I started having effects and was done within 3 hours. Only a little nausea (in waves) and no cramping or other abdominal pain.  Took my 1st dose at 6 am, went to bed comfortably at 11, got up at 3:30 for my second dose, its almost 5 am and I am on the downside of the laxative effects and its pretty much clear liquid coming out. My procedure is at 8 am. I dreaded the prep so much, I get nauseated easily, and turns out the fasting was the worst part.""",9.0,25
Ritalin-SR,Narcolepsy,"""I didn&#039;t give this a 10 simply because I don&#039;t feel it last as long as it should. However, during the time I do take it, it&#039;s great. Wide awake without being jittery. Good stuff.""",9.0,39
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""After reading all the comments I was worried about trying dulcolax but after 9 days with little or no BM I gave it a go. I took 1 to begin with but nothing...no cramps either...so the next night I tried 2 but still nothing.  I was worried about trying 3 so took them in the morning and continued eating but maybe the food stopped them working?  A few cramps but that was it so I took 3 again last night  with a large glass of water at 10pm and things started moving about 7am. No cramping or nausea and it&#039;s now 1pm and I think I&#039;m done! I&#039;m very healthy generally, 5 ft 5 and 119lbs and have never taken laxatives before so I think it must just be luck of the draw so don&#039;t automatically be put off from the horror stories.""",10.0,14
Carvedilol,Heart Failure,"""Symptoms using Generic:  Sudden severe weakness nearly always occurring mid morning, blood pressure plummets and one time it went so low my defibrillator had to zap me.
  There is a difference between Coreg brand drug and generic carvedilol.  I have been in the ER many times in the past because of it and they found nothing each time.  Thanks to O-care coreg costs $110 out of pocket now and I cannot take the generic for very long without the side effect I stated.
Cure:
    Short term:  drink some V8.  The potassium in it will help reregulate your heart quickly
     Long term: Pay for Coreg BRAND prescription.  Well, It is very hard to afford this so what I do is take Coreg once every 3-4 days and this seems to keep the issue from occurring""",7.0,15
Tri-Previfem,Birth Control,""" I&#039;m 19 years old and started taking this birth control after my first one worked perfectly for a few months, until I began to get my period every 8 days. I&#039;ve been on this pill for about two weeks and I already hate it. I&#039;m constantly moody, depressed and over emotional. It&#039;s effecting my relationship between my family, friends and boyfriend. Doesn&#039;t help with acne, I&#039;ve never had acne till I began taking this. Also have severe pain everyday in my lower stomach area.""",3.0,8
Amlodipine / olmesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Have been taking 10-40 dosage for a little over 6 months.  Agree with everyone that it seemed like a miracle medicine the first couple of days %u2013 %u201Cfinally something that worked on my blood pressure%u201D. Then started having dizziness, severe flushes, and night sweats (not hot-flashes which was already over with), muscle pain (started taking increase in calcium, potassium and magnesium and then read in side-effects for Azor that taking potassium with Azor may cause damage to the heart. Also noticed hair loss, which has worsened as time went on, and now noticing patches of hair loss, again, %u201CHm-mm....Would I rather have hair loss or low blood pressure?%u201D  It is a toss-up, especially since I have tried at least 20 other medications with no success. Going to see my doctor tomorrow, hopefully there is a remedy for me and good luck to the rest of you.""",4.0,26
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""Hope you are all feeling a least a little bit better having used this medication. I suffer from depression, anxiety and severe neck and lower back pain. I have been on Effexor-XR for almost a year now. In my case, it has been a very good choice of medication, having tried many others.
It has reduced my depression and anxiety considerably, in addition to this, I had over time, developed a social phobia. I was always falling asleep and felt like I was turning into a junkie due to the the oxycontin medicines I was on for pain. Effexor-XR has eased this phobia to a comfortable level, I am now able to go out and feel comfortable around others.""",8.0,28
Eszopiclone,Insomnia,"""I was taking Ambien 12mg, which in my opinion is the best sleeping pill on the market right now. I heard about Lunesta and I decided to give a try. My Doctor prescribe the 2mg. Hours passed by and I&#039;m still waiting for it to kick in. Nothing. I made a huge mistake by changing from Ambient for  Lunesta. Now I have to wait for a month to go back to Ambient. If you&#039;re thinking of switching or trying Lunesta. Don&#039;t even bother. I guarantee you Ambient is the best option""",2.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I was on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for almost two years, and that worked great for me. But I went to a new gyno and she changed my prescription to Sprintec because she said the microgestin was what was giving me headaches. 
My first two months on sprintec were horrible. I had nausea every morning and my periods were just as heavy and I was still getting horrible, slap-your-grandma cramps. However, I&#039;m going on my 5th month and the cramps have definitely been toned down, I still wake up with some nausea but it&#039;s not bad. I would like my periods to lighten up a lot more though. 
I havent had any problems with my anxiety/depression worsening, weight gain, or acne.""",7.0,3
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;ve used the Monistat-3 the last time I had this problem. I had relief the next day. I think the1 day pack must not agree with me. I woke up feeling worse than last night. I&#039;m so swelled that I&#039;m a little nervous. I&#039;m going to give it a couple of hours to get better and go from there. I&#039;m sticking to the 3 day treatment.""",3.0,21
Synvisc,Osteoarthritis,"""I first had the 3 in one injection 2 years ago with instant benefits and it lasted almost a year to the date. This is the 3rd time I have had the same injection but this time my knees are so swollen that I can not walk downstairs or get up from sitting. This is the second day and I am still hopeful that after the swelling goes down it will also last another year.""",9.0,47
Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine,Cold Symptoms,"""my 14 year old daughter took two gel tabs for the first time and shortly after became very lethargic. two hours later she experienced a seizure. she had a second seizure a day and a half later. she had no history of seizures previous to this and has not had one since. not sure if it was caused by the meds or simply coincidence. i will never give her that medication again though, that&#039;s for sure!""",1.0,1
Gabapentin,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have a diagnosis of Bipolar 1 spectrum that has been classified as treatment resistant as no meds have allowed for me to have much success without dire side effects or polarizing symptoms. I was put on 100mg. 3 times a day. After 4 years of major rapid cycling mood symptoms Gabapentin worked immediately with no side effects. Its so strange to wake up feeling great and to go to sleep at night feeling great. I even have made many new friends and had several job offers since I started this miracle drug. No depression or mania for 2 weeks. So incredibly grateful""",10.0,67
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the worst experience ever with nexplanon. I got my nexplanon in July 2014 and am happy to say that I am finally getting it removed today after 2 and a half years of misery. I bled almost Everyday! My younger sister had the same symptoms as I did but had hers removed before me. I have gained 25 pounds and had the worst mood swings that I&#039;ve ever had. Definitely review your options before getting nexplanon but also keep in mind it&#039;s different for everyone.""",1.0,2
Plaquenil,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""I have been on this medication since February 2008. I have more energy and less fatigue. I still have my days, but this medication is a God send. Initially, my hair began to thin, but with supplements and proper hydration for my hair, it has levelled and is beginning to thicken again. If you are taking this medicine and have some of the side effects, please give it some time. I am glad I did.""",10.0,130
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I bought this product as I had been constipated really badly to the point I couldnt take it anymore but after reading the bad reviews on this product I decided to not take the tablets as I was already experiencing cramping anyway, I just wanted to share what I thought would be useful advice for people who have been constipated from 1-4 days I took 2 senokot and they say they work with in 8-12 hours and mine have just kicked in an hour ago but in the meantime I ate fruit such as melon and grapes and drank plenty of water however my experience was not pain free but the pain literally only lasted 20 seconds if that and after that my belly cramps went I still know there is more to come but the worst bit is over...good luck""",1.0,1
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I started taking the medication five months ago at a starting weight of about 325 and have lost a little over 70 pounds since then. Only significant side effects have been dry mouth and increased thirst which I count as beneficial because they have caused me to significantly increase my water intake. Weight loss was very rapid at first (probably water weight) and then leveled off to 2-3.5 pounds per week.

Qsymia definitely helps control hunger, but it does not eliminate your ability to eat a lot  if you chose to. It just gives you the choice.  So you have to do your part by making diet changes (limiting portion sizes, eliminating sodas, limiting sweets and fast foods, etc.) and exercising to the extent you are able to get results.""",9.0,95
Tranexamic acid,Menstrual Disorders,"""I&#039;m glad my doctor prescribed this medicine to me.  I was having very heavy cycles, to the point I would wear a pair of depends and 2 overnight pads in them.  I would bleed through that and the clothes I was wearing in less than 45 minutes. I have been taking TA for about a year and my cycles are more manageable.""",9.0,3
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I have had psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for over 20 years. I started this medication 3 months ago my psoriasis have never been worse 80% of my body is covered in psoriasis. My arthritis has also been an issue but not to the same extent. I would never recommend this medication to anyone.""",1.0,11
Augmentin,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""I was prescribed this to treat my sinus infection. It&#039;s been almost two days now and while I feel slightly better, the nausea and upset stomach is too much for me. I have eaten both yogurt or rice before taking it and I still get very sick. It is also making everything I eat seem extremely salty. Even when I breathe, I taste salt. I&#039;ve called my doctor and they&#039;re changing my antibiotic to something else. Apparently this one is making my potassium levels rise too high.""",3.0,22
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I am on my first day of this pill treating a uti...i got the worse migraine ever..took excedrin to rid the pain..i am still feeling abdominal discomfort but will continue this 5 day treatment..cipro worked for me many years ago...i should have used that""",3.0,2
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""It&#039;s not for me at all. Last night was the worst night of my life, it started about two weeks into taking Lexapro my friends and family said that they noticed changes but I felt more depressed than I have ever felt. The next two weeks into it I started feeling really off balance and trembly. Then last night happened, without warning, without a trigger, as I was trying to fall asleep I started getting lost in my head. I was forgetting how to think and I was forgetting words. It terrified me. """,1.0,15
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""This has been very helpful for me.  My sleeping pattern has been messed up for years since having a daughter with a significant disability which included among many other things a sleeping disorder. Ambien has enabled me to fall asleep consistently after a short period of time trying to fall asleep whereas I used to more often than not lay awake for hours before falling asleep.  It is interesting for me that there has been a couple of times where I was not able to go to bed for over an hour after taking it and it didn&#039;t seem to make me feel any more groggy or sleepy, but when I did finally go to bed, I fell right asleep.""",10.0,17
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I am 41 and I am peri-menopausal. My GYN prescribed Gildess fe 1/20 for me to &quot;balance&quot; my hormones. I have tried other bc pills in the past, including Gildess but had to stop them because of the crazy side effects. But this time when I tried it I was spotting, I got weird feelings in my head, I had back pains, flu-like symptoms, chest pain and terrible anxiety. I stopped taking it after about two weeks. I feel horrible!  How long before I leaves my system?""",4.0,7
Mirtazapine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""My experience with Remeron is short.
It worked wonders for me, but I stopped it as it causes awful weight gain.
21 pounds in 4 weeks. 
I looked pregnant.  It made me more depressed.
I would just eat. It does something to your brain that makes you feel as though you are never full. 
At night I would sneak food. 
I could not stop. 
I was at 30mg. 
I&#039;ve heard 15 mg is worse for weight gain. 
Also, this drug is also given to elderly patients who are undergoing chemotherapy and also given to people with eating disorders. (Bulimia and anorexia ) 

As I said. In one respect,  it did Wonders for me with anxiety and depression and stopped the voices in my head and helped me sleep.  
But I couldn&#039;t go through gaining any more weight.""",6.0,60
Rocephin,Pneumonia,"""Sick for 4 weeks, went to Doctor.  Ear infection, sinus infection and bronchitis prescriptions of Augmentin and Mucinex.  Since 6 months earlier I had pneumonia that took me out of work for short term disability, when I heard the tell tale &quot;rattling&quot; on my left side 8 days later, went back to Doctor.  So after 5 weeks of coughing, sneezing, headaches and overwhelming tiredness, I received a shot of this.  I had not had a shot of anything for many years and it did hurt.  I am not a wimpy, owy person.  It did hurt.  It hurt for 45 minutes.  But the next morning, I woke without coughing up a lung, rested, and feeling better than I had for a month.  The second day (now) I am headed out to cut the grass after vacuuming the house. Yeah.""",9.0,37
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I was given Yaz because of my PMDD and misplaced ovaries that made ovulation exceptionally painful.  My friend and her mother were instantly concerned because of my friend&#039;s bad experience with Yaz.  She had migraines, anxiety and gained a lot of weight on it.  I fared much better than my friend.  My acne didn&#039;t go away, but it&#039;s not AS bad.  My ovaries aren&#039;t hurting nearly as much, I don&#039;t have anymore cramps, my mood swings are much more manageable, and my periods aren&#039;t all over the map anymore (the doctor actually laughed when I showed him the calendar I used to track it!) I have gained weight on Yaz.  I&#039;m going to guess I&#039;ve gained about 1/2 a pound, and that is in my boobs.  I am finally out of an A cup and I am thrilled about it!""",8.0,18
Venlafaxine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I was walking the streets at night before I started Effexor. Diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. Been on it over 10 years. Once in a while I try to ween myself off and I start to have those terrible feelings again. I will stay on it the rest of my life. I can live normally.""",10.0,58
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""We used plan b within 12 hours of the incident. I&#039;m now pregnant.""",1.0,16
Terbinafine,Tinea Corporis,"""after 3 (three) weeks it cleared the main area on legs and buttocks, needed a extra week to clear the groin.""",9.0,6
Intuniv,ADHD,"""I must say I have been through a lot of medicines. Wasted money but most of all watching my kid struggle with his high anxiety and his inability to focus or sit down. He now focus better in school and his teacher describes him as on task now and takes time to ask her questions if needed. I had a lot of nights crying thinking I was a bad mother! I would lose control and not be able to handle his constant stubbornness and defiance he is a beautiful energetic boy with an amazing personality but just needed to be taken down a few notches. This has done the trick. I started off on 1 mg and did not seem to do to much and after three months decided to move to 2. I tried all natural nothing worked. Good luck.""",9.0,208
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I just had my first shot 2 months ago. I have not been my self, constant headaches, serious contraction pains, loss in Sex drive. I have been bleeding for almost a month. I feel sick all the time, no energy and I am experiencing hyper pigmentation on my face. I have become so dark, also I can&#039;t sleep well and loss of appetite. I can&#039;t wait for it to wear off. I am not getting it again. I hope I return to my normal self after it wears off""",2.0,11
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I am mad , sad and aggressive... I got Skyla! I got it inserted about a week ago. The pain was unbearable. It was so bad I came to the decision if I have kids I am having c section because I could not survive another pain like this. I am hormonal and I am a women... maybe I&#039;m being dramatic but my gals, DO NOT GET SKYLA. Use condoms, pills or simply don&#039;t have sex... all of the above are better than getting SKYLA. I can&#039;t even walk and I am doing this stupid review , this has been pathetic. Please don&#039;t be another victim""",1.0,2
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Warning Unless do you want your life turned completely upside down do not take this form of birth control. I have been bleeding for 8 months now. Constant bleeding no breaks in between whatsoever. Do not believe when the doctor tells you after your second or third shot it&#039;ll stop. It won&#039;t.  I&#039;ve had more than numerous tests done everything&#039;s normal. I&#039;ve been to a specialist twice. Everyone saids your body has to go back to normal on its own which could take up to a year or two. At this point I&#039;m begging them to give me a hysterectomy. I&#039;m only 32 they won&#039;t. I&#039;ve passed out twice already due to low iron because of blood loss. Had a blood transfusion once because the blood loss. Please explore your other options first.""",1.0,26
Hydroxychloroquine,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I am a 72 year old female, diagnosed with RA 6 years ago.  I took Plaquenil (200x2) from 2012-2016, along with Prednisone to start.  Due to the fact, I could not use my hands because of the swelling, I risked the possible vision problems.  By 2012, symptom free and still fearful of vision loss, I stopped the drug.
   I was pain and symptom free for one year, but now symptoms have returned, and I have been told to restart the drug(no prednisone.)  In the 4 years taking it, I went from 95 lbs. to 85 lbs., lost a significant amount of  hair, had cataract surgery and, now, macular degeneration.  The decision to restart is extremely emotionally stressful, weighing the benefits against the risk. (Dr. says neither eye problem was caused by the drug""",10.0,1
Pancrelipase,Cystic Fibrosis,"""I&#039;m a 42 year old male with cystic fibrosis. Survived until 38 with no medication but constant diarrhea. Could not tolerate fatty foods or alcohol - made me very nauseous and big weight swings. Creon has stopped all this completely and life is much happier and healthier. The little Creon carry pack makes taking creon 25,000 with meal easy. Very happy.""",10.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I gave this patch a 3 because I want to be as honest as possible. I&#039;m 26 years old, and switched from oral bc to the patch 4 months ago. Only pros; not having to take a pill everyday and that I&#039;m not pregnant. The cons however are endless. I&#039;m always tired. Im normally an active person but now all I want to do is stay in bed. Severe mood swings; my sister and boyfriend have pointed out that I&#039;m always either depressed or behaving like an angry monster. Ive put on 15 pounds and my breast have gone up a cup size (not good since I was already a DD). I never got cramps before the patch; now they&#039;re so bad I can barely move for the first 2 days of my period. I also have severe back pain even though I haven&#039;t had any injury whatsoever.""",3.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Endometriosis,"""I have taken this medication for 6 years. I have no side effects. I take it continuously and do not get a period. It has improved my life so much. I have so much less pain. I had tried so many different birth control pills and this is the one that works for me.""",10.0,14
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Symptoms I had before being put on Cipro were the usual - blood in urine, pressure on bladder, need to pee every 10 seconds even after going, stinging. After being on 500 mg twice almost all the symptoms were gone but the side effects were horrible. I had nausea, headache, diarrhea, drowsiness and some chest pain. The size of the pills are relatively huge too. Not supposed to split them but I did anyway cos it got stuck in my throat and made me throw up my dinner once. I put the split pill into a 00 veggie capsule which makes it easy to swallow and I can&#039;t taste the bitterness.""",6.0,60
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Dystonia,"""Highly effective for tonic spasms around my eyes. Drawbacks are that it is only temporary and is also dependent on skill of doctor administering to hit exact spot to relieve spasm. Usually lasts around 3 months for me though it varies for other patients.""",8.0,2
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""I had torn meniscus surgeries x2 , then bone on bone in L knee and pain in R knee. Cortisone shots x2 no relief . Just finished Euflexxa  x3 in both knees last week . Feel so much better can walk without cane , can sleep. Very happy so far. I&#039;m only 55  and active so not being able to do a lot was hard""",9.0,15
Duac,Acne,"""After taking antibiotics for several years I decided that this was no longer a healthy long term option. After stopping antibiotics my acne came back as bad as ever. I decided to start applying Duac gel and have been doing for several months now. After an initial flare up that did eventually die down I have seen absolutely no improvement to my skin. Both cystic and minor pimples still appear regularly to the same degree as they did before. Very disappointed as I&#039;m willing to give all of my non antibiotic options""",2.0,1
Janumet,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My a1c has been 8 on metformin and Januvia. 

After 2 doses of janumet I went hypo. Feeling woozy and generally unwell.  BP 159/61.

Bad scene.""",1.0,29
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""I took 12 mg over a 2 hour time frame and no help.""",1.0,0
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been taking Ritalin (extended release) at 20mg for almost a year now. 
I take it for ADHD. (I also have bipolar disorder type I.) This medication
doesn&#039;t help with me when it comes to being hyper and full of energy all
the time, but it does help with concentration. The only side effect I have
experienced so far is loss of appetite, but not significantly.""",8.0,18
Oxcarbazepine,Seizures,"""All this came about when I felt ringing in the ears from the other seizure meds
I changed over to this present med and now have all the above, but I can&#039;t cut down as I end up passing out on the street while walking, or sometimes when I drive a car, so I have to take the full dose and put up with the side effects""",8.0,2
Pennsaid,Osteoarthritis,"""I have been using Pennsaid for about 8 wks. It is working well in conjunction with cortisone shots in my knees every 3 months. My insurance covered it totally, to my surprise!  My only complaint is the pump on the bottle quit working on the first RX before it was empty. It just quit pumping and I had to wait till I could refill my next month supply. POOR DESIGN on the pump.""",8.0,9
Mirvaso,Rosacea,"""My doctor prescribed this medication for my type 1 rosacea redness.  On day one, it worked really well and I was red-free for 12 hours.  I did notice a slight stinging sensation, but nothing too bad.  By day two, the stinging had resolved itself and I again had a red free face.  My doctor told me to use a very small amount, spread thinly, and this seems to work well.  This medication has given me my life back!""",10.0,10
Loestrin 24 Fe,,"""I am almost done with my first pack of these pills. My nausea and fatigue have disappeared! I feel like I have more energy, and the PMS I experience about a week before my period isn&#039;t there. I will be getting my period early next week. Hope they are a lot better than normal. I recommend this pill to anyone and everyone!""",9.0,4
Pristiq,Depression,"""I have been on Pristiq for 6 days this is the best I have felt in years. I have been on antidepressants for years.No side effects.""",10.0,23
Oseltamivir,Swine Flu,"""This medication was seriously a life saver.  I was diagnosed the day after I started showing symptoms and took it pretty much after I left the pharmacy.  I went from a 102 fever to normal within six hours.  It&#039;d day three and I still have a bit of a cough, but I don&#039;t feel nearly as wretched as I have the past couple of days.  The only complaint I would have is it makes me dizzy if I stand up for too long at a time.""",9.0,4
Saxenda,Obesity,"""**4th UPDATE** UPDATE* I have now been on Saxenda since Feb 19th at 208 lbs and on July 23rd 173 lbs current dose of 2.4 , I have lost a total of THIRTY FIVE  lbs in 154 days!!! I am at a standstill but still loosing gradually! Always better than gaining. I still eat no more than 1200 calories a day, most days about 900 calories. I watch my fat and carb intake but not too closely. I will be going up to 3.0 in August. I am super proud!!! My goal weight is 160, so only 13 more lbs to go!! Started at a goal of 48 lbs and now down to 13! How exciting is that! Get past the 1st few days of feeling nauseated and tired and its worth it!! Also coupons on website will save you a ton of money!!""",10.0,45
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I just got this inserted today.  I was so nervous for it that I was shaking and fanning myself before the doctor even walked in to the room.  It ended up being so simple.  I didn&#039;t really feel any pain just some pressure for about 30 seconds and then it was done.  Since I got home I have had barely any cramping at all...just feels like the day or two before I start my period.  I am so relieved and happy.  Reading all the reviews on here really freaked me out.  I took 800mg of Ibuprofen an hour before which seemed to help.  I recommend doing the same.  So excited to see how this works out!""",10.0,3
Hylan g-f 20,Osteoarthritis,"""Not really sure. Had a cortisone shot first which did nothing. I then tried the synvisc one. I really didn&#039;t have much pain from the injection. I still have pain but it&#039;s not as bad as it was. It&#039;s been about a week and a half since I&#039;ve gotten it.  From what I&#039;ve read it may take Month to get full relief. Will report back later.""",5.0,25
Remeron,Depression,"""Remeron at low doses worked beautifully for my insomnia.  At high doses (I was on 90mg. at one point for depression), it was useless for me.  As my doctor once put it, &quot;For depression, Remeron is not a heavy lifter.&quot;  But for insomnia, it was a God send.  The only problem came when I tried to wean myself off of it.  I had little trouble until I got down to a quarter pill (0.375mg).  I got terrible rebound insomnia and eventually had to go back on.  It also made me gain 14 pounds.""",2.0,59
Cyproheptadine,Migraine,"""My son has had migraines for years but they only got worse the older he got. The day before the last day of school last year he had such a bad migraine that he had a seizure. Fast forward to the neurologist appointment and she decided to put him on this medication before trying a medication for seizures that she said would help the migraines also. He took this medicine every day in the mornings (it did not make him sleepy at all) for 11 months. He gained 40-45 pounds and the medication stopped working for him. He got the daith piercing and is off the medication now. Migraine free for 3 weeks which is amazing for him! So, it didn&#039;t last for migraines for my son.""",5.0,13
Olanzapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Zyprexa has given me my life back in 4 weeks!  I have the worst panic attacks and chronic nausea ever!!  I have been on every medication under the sun with no relief, if not worse nausea because of the side effects of all the medications.  I was on Klonopin, propranolol, hydroxyzine, and zofran every single day and I was still having really bad nausea and panic attacks so bad, I could not leave my house.  Dr. prescribed Zyprexa 5mg and after 3 days, I started eating again.  I have already gained 2 lbs but I needed to because I was so nauseated I couldn&#039;t eat.  I&#039;m so excited that I can eat again without feeling everything is going to come back up!!!! I hope it doesn&#039;t &quot;poop-out&quot; on me bc It&#039;s been a miracle!!""",10.0,43
Formoterol,Bronchospasm Prophylaxis,"""got influenza-type A about 7 weeks ago. I started wheezing a few days into it, went to hospital &amp; they did typical asthma protocol and nothing worked. I had never had an asthma flare up before getting the flu, tho I was considered to have &quot;mild&quot; asthma. I was admitted to hospital. They could not stop my wheezing. I got in to see a pulminologist who said flu damaged my lung tissue. I was unable to do inhalers because of the severity of my condition. She put me on nebulized perforomist as well as nebulized pulmicort every 12 hrs. This is basically the nebulized version of Symbicort. Within just over 24 hrs my lungs were calm and quiet - it was great. I was also on 60mg pred that I was able to taper down once on this combination.&quot;""",10.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Overall, it works great. I have used the Nuvaring for the past 7 months. I like the Nuvaring, even though I hate birth control&#039;s in general (because I promise you, they all make you more moody than you would be without them). My only problem with Nuvaring is that I cry over nothing sometimes, but that has happened with every birth control that I have ever been on. The ring is way easier than remembering to fool around taking a pill every day and having to worry about it.""",9.0,13
Colesevelam,"Diarrhea, Chronic","""Diagnosed at 18, went on until 28. I had a miserable existence for 10 years. 5 minutes after eating, I better be near a toilet. Gastroenterologists tested and tried so many different things with no success. Told my GI I was having a substantially lower quality of life with this problem. He prescribed me Welchol. The next day, I enjoyed my first meal in years and cried. Truly was a miracle pill for me.""",10.0,121
Roxicodone Intensol,Pain,"""No other medicine helps me get through my pain and through my day like oxycodone. I have been in 2 horrible car accidents and have tried many pain medications, and oxycodone is the only medication that completely takes away my lower back pain. It is a shame that so many people abuse this drug because it works miracles for chronic back pain.""",10.0,42
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine,Headache,"""I was first prescribed fioricet for hormonal headaches during my pregnancy. It was so effective and helped ease the pain. It did make me drowsy. I still use it for chronic headaches as-needed. The only thing I wish for is that it would work a little more quickly. It takes 45min-1hr for my headaches to ease off. Great help all-around, though!""",8.0,22
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Got the Nexplanon 10/6/16 . I got on it to prevent pregnancy and so far I haven&#039;t got pregnant. When I first got on it I didn&#039;t bleed for one week. Now most days just a really heavy flow other days golf ball size clots. Recently just started to be both clots and a very heavy flow. Mood swings are bad some times I get really bad cramps where I can&#039;t feel from my uterus down &amp; headache are unbearable
I been just sucking it up until I have to get the Nexplanon taken out (10/6/2019)""",3.0,0
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ll start with a little background saying I was suggested this by my doctor after having a history of migraines with aura and gaining 30 lbs on the pill. I got the nexplanon inserted in February and have had it for a month now. I didn&#039;t expect to get it inserted the day I did, and wasn&#039;t on my period that day which they suggest you should be. I got my period for he first time in seven weeks and it&#039;s been far lighter than the periods I normally have. I also usually have long periods and am currently on day 8 with no end in sight. We&#039;ll just have to wait it out. But so far, this is doing far better than the pill I tried!! Plus the scar is very minimal and it didn&#039;t hurt to get placed. Very minimal room for human error.""",7.0,4
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I love my nexplanon! I was worried because of all the bad reviews I saw and the horror stories of weight gain, mood swings, and acne. I have had my implant in for a month now, and have had no bad side effects other than my light acne returning. I was on a pill that cleared it, but now that I&#039;m not, it&#039;s back. I have had no mood swings, weight gain, or bad spotting. I did spot for a week or two after first getting it, but it was brief. Insertion was a breeze. Overall, I would recommend trying this if you&#039;re looking for an effective method! Worst case scenario, you have it taken out.""",9.0,4
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""Worked when no SSRI couldn&#039;t""",10.0,4
Brimonidine,Rosacea,"""I really wanted this medicine to work.  My doctor gave me a sample and I tried it for a week.  Then I got my prescription filled.  After two more weeks me face started turning red in the middle of the day.  I don&#039;t mean a little pink, I mean red, almost purple.  It would take several hours to subside.  My nose was affected worst.  In order to determine if the Mirvaso was the cause, I started using it on only one side of my face.  Sure enough, the side with the Mirvaso turned extremely red during the day.  I am going to stop using this medicine.  It was very expensive, but did not work for me.""",1.0,29
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""This product is great! I suffer from adult acne and i finally found something that works. At first it used to burn my skin, so what I did was to use a very small amount only for one hour every couple of days. Then when the skin wasn&#039;t getting burned anymore I used it for two hours, and then three and so on. Now I use it all night about 3 times a week and my skin is 100% acne free! Hope this helps!""",10.0,25
Tamsulosin,Urinary Tract Stones,"""I have hurt for the last 3 weeks really bad.  I hurt so bad. I have taken 3 antibiotics the last 3 weeks. I finally decided it was enough and went to my Urologist. I was in so much pain. I was in tears. It was nonstop pain. My urologist told me that I had a stone or stones. My urologist prescribed me a pain med and Flomax.  I thought Flomax was just for men. I looked it up and found out that it is used for kidney stones. I have taken Flomax once a day since Thursday and now I have no pain. I feel I passed the stone early this morning or it moved somewhere else. I am not hurting. I am so glad. I don&#039;t even know how to act, because I have been in so much pain for so long. I am set up for a CAT scan on Monday.""",8.0,12
Triumeq,HIV Infection,"""Started on Triumeq exactly 1 month. Trying to understand that viral meds can have some side effect. This one has not been a pleasant experience. By all accounts I am very active and have a vigorous job that needs me to be alert. This med has worn me down physically and emotionally. I have no energy and Bad headaches. My body is achy constantly and the overall feeling of waiting to puke. I had to remove myself from work untilll I can figure if this is indeed the results of medication. I am beginning to think it is. The labs will tell more. I have never experienced sides before on any other meds. I was switching because of cholesterol #&#039;s. I will most likely go back to Atripila. I have been living w this disease for 30 years.""",3.0,26
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""Liver problems, severe stomach pain, severe constipation, memory issues, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, nausea to name just a few. Otherwise it took my knee pain away.""",2.0,13
Macrobid,Bladder Infection,"""My mother, grandmother and I all get frequent urinary tract infections. I felt a terrible one coming and took Macrobid. The discomfort was almost immediately gone. I took it with 2 pieces of toast and had no side effects whatsoever and I am the type of person that usually does.""",10.0,45
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Sooo, I only had the shot once I first got it on the 2nd day of my period at the end of June. My period continued regularly then the whole month of July I didn&#039;t get a period then at the end of August I started bleeding it&#039;s now the beginning of September and I&#039;m still bleeding (3weeks) I&#039;m due to go back sept 15 to get the shot but  I&#039;m kinda reconsidering.""",3.0,9
Hydrochlorothiazide,High Blood Pressure,"""It&#039;s okay""",5.0,12
Qvar,Bronchitis,"""I&#039;ve been on Qvar 40mg 2 shots twice a day, for over 12 months. My morning cough disappeared when I first started taking Qvar,then after several months it started again. I&#039;ve also noticed that I&#039;ve been having more sinus issues and respiratory infections. Flu like symptoms. I&#039;m 66 and usually never get sick,but I believe Qvar has compromised my immune system. I&#039;ve also notice a lack of energy and upper back pain and muscle aches in my thighs. My voice has be affected also. I don&#039;t know why my doctor has me twice the recommended dosage. I have early stages of emphysema. I wonder if the side effects of Qvar are worth it.....I&#039;m going to stop Qvar and see what happens. I tired of feeling sick and rundown.""",4.0,0
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""Twisted my back and taking this medication for back spasm.. Works well in my opinion""",8.0,38
Sronyx,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""I have more headaches than usual and I am always bloated and hungry with non-stop cravings. The only good thing is that my periods go from light to barely there. I love that aspect. I never had any skin issues so that was not my concern. I take pills to regulate my cycle, which it does. But I can do without the headaches and weight gain.""",5.0,6
Doxycycline,Rosacea,"""I have just started taking this medicine, which I have used before for anti-malaria!  I had no idea it was for Rosacea.  What I&#039;m most surprised about on this discussion forum is how expensive it is.  I live in France, where prescriptions are free because health care is paid through your taxes.  Meaning - if a medicine costs $1 or $30, it&#039;s still free, making it accessible to everyone skin conditions. """,8.0,17
Remeron,Depression,"""This medication has worked great for me. I was feeling pretty well with Prozac, but had to switch doses from 20mg to 40mg. The main reason I got off Prozac was because I had NO appetite and lost 17 lbs which, in my case, was a bad thing since I was already skinny and wanted to bulk up. I switched to Remeron, which not only made me feel better mood wise, but increased my appetite and helped me sleep great! It&#039;s a 3-in-1 drug for me. It also helped a bit for my anxiety. Only have been taking it for about three weeks so I hope my mood, sleep, anxiety, and appetite stay this way.""",9.0,108
Keppra,Epilepsy,"""I started on Keppra before I got pregnant, I was on a large dose of Epilim, and it would not be safe for me to be pregnant on such a large dose therefore my neurologist reduced my Epilim dose to 500g twice a day and introduced Keppra 500mg twice a day. Thankfully my son was born healthy. Next week I am planning to start to come of Epilim gradually due to constant tiredness, irritability and agitation that is made worse from being on two medications. Will just be on Keppra, hope it works as I have been seizure free for 2 1/2 years. I have juvenile myocolonic epilepsy, and I have had epilepsy for 14 years but have only been controlled for 2 1/2 years Lamictal was a waste of time.""",8.0,24
Venlafaxine,Anxiety and Stress,"""My experience with this was so horrible, made me feel worse, was always tired and so irritated, not to mention the headaches it gave me! 
I was always so hungry after taking the tablets, I was constantly eating and still didn&#039;t feel like I was full. Made me feel really achey and weak, I would not recommend this anti depressant to anybody!!!""",2.0,7
Wellbutrin SR,Depression,"""Taking name brand. started 150 1x a day for a week. first day so amazing, energized,went to the gym, positive &amp; for 4 days felt great.5th not so much &amp; by 7th day was feeling back to my depressed self so I upped it to 2 a day. now I go from anxious to flat. feel absolutely nothing, zoned out, very irritable.  vivid dreams &amp; nightmares, kind of can&#039;t separate  dream from reality cause it seems like someone&#039;s in the house &amp; I wake up out of a dead sleep &amp; I&#039;m not sure if someone&#039;s in the house. going to give this a few more days if things don&#039;t get worse hopefully they&#039;ll get better, if not, not going to take it anymore. I took this because I wanted to avoid weight gain which happened years ago with other SSRIs. hasn&#039;t affected appetite.""",5.0,15
Copper,Birth Control,"""I had my copper IUD fitted earlier in the week (T-Safe). I opted not to have local anaesthetic to my cervix, instead I&#039;d taken two ibuprofen/codeine an hour before the appointment. This was okay for me. I haven&#039;t had children, my pain tolerance is normal I would say, it was slightly painful on two occasions, but this was fleeting and bearable. So far very happy with it, I had a day of cramping when it was put in, since then, very minimal cramps - I think my body is just getting used to it. The main reason I went with this method was so I didn&#039;t have to take hormones. The only side effect I have noticed so far is an increase in discharge (thicker than before), but not worried about this. I will write another review in a few months.""",9.0,6
Effexor XR,Depression,"""Its early days but I have over the last 12 months tried mirtazapine and citalpram. I&#039;m currently on a low dose but I suspect my GP will want to up my dose.""",8.0,11
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Was on Lexapro after the death of my mom, I didn&#039;t like the sexual side effects so I was switched to Wellbutrin, it made me hungry all the time but did work for a few months then suddenly stopped and I was worse than before. I went back on the Lexapro and am doing much better with the anxiety and depression. As for side effects, I would rather deal with those then anxiety and depression any day.""",8.0,58
Insulin lispro,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Good for treating post-meal blood sugar spikes.""",8.0,22
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I was 270lbs about 3 months ago. My doctor prescribed me with phentermine and I was rapidly losing weight. It was unbelievable. I am now 210lbs and I&#039;m choosing this prescription to be my last. 60lbs in 3 months is not bad at all! Considering I went on a cruise ship with 24 hour unlimited food. We&#039;ll see what happens after I&#039;m done with this pill.""",10.0,19
Cryselle,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I was prescribed Cryselle for extremely heavy periods due to a fibroid tumor. The bleeding I experienced not only interfered with my daily life, but also caused anemia and seemed to only be getting heavier by the month.

I started taking Cryselle 4 months ago - and haven&#039;t experienced any negative side effects (other than the expected break through bleeding month two, which I attributed to my body adjusting to the medication). 

My periods are much lighter! Also,PMS type symptoms like sore breasts and bloating have significantly decreased. I&#039;m very pleased so far with Cryselle!""",10.0,1
Depakote,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been Bipolar for 20 years and have tried many medicines, with Depakote and Lithium being the worst. I also needed antidepressants too. I went from 117 lbs to 225 lbs in 2 years on Depakote and being a zombie I did not notice the huge weight gain. I switched to Lamictal and Effexor and felt so much better. I started a daily exercise program and was able to cut down on food and lost over 100 lbs within 2 years.""",1.0,27
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""This prep works. But getting it down is awful. A bitter, bitter taste comes after each swallow.  My pharmacist told me that there are less expensive preps that work just as well. I paid $70. Colonoscopy went fine (10-15-13) and I was relieved it was over.....but  now I am experiencing loss of taste for some foods and beverages. Searched online and found evidence of that happening. It has only been 4 days since procedure. I hope time will help to bring back sensory taste.""",8.0,17
Aripiprazole,Depression,"""I have been taking 2mg of Abilify for a week and I am a different person. I am alive again.""",10.0,99
Adapalene,Acne,"""The first 2 days of using differen gel were a little rough. My skin was super dry and I had to keep caking on the moisturizer. I took a couple days off from use and then started back daily use with no problem. I just moisturizer every morning. My skin still isn&#039;t perfect but it at least dries up the lager cystic acne. I still get blackheads around nose and small &quot;under the skin whiteheads&quot; around my chin. But I don&#039;t exfoliate like I should so that&#039;s my own fault.""",10.0,3
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have been pretty medicine resistant to most medications, the best medication for me was Zoloft until it lost its effectiveness on me.  I have been on Brintellix for about a month now, was upped to 20mgs last week, and it is just amazing for me. I feel a sense of happiness and hope that I haven&#039;t felt in a long time, I really didn&#039;t see as much improvement until the medication was upped to 20 mgs, then so far it has been awesome, I have had no side effects other than the first few days I was a little antsy and lightheaded.""",10.0,87
Levetiracetam,Seizures,"""My daughter is 5 years old diagnosed with CP when she was 2 and had her first seizure March of 2010. Her neurologist put her on Keppra and for a year she didn&#039;t have any seizure. March of this year she had a grand mal seizure and we had to take her twice to the ER. We found out she had RSV and it triggered her seizures. They say it will take 2-3 weeks to clear the virus and the seizure should go away too. Unfortunately for over a month now she is still having seizures almost everyday, sometimes in the morning and at night. We were given Diastat to help with her seizures and also increased the dose of her Keppra, but nothing seems to work anymore.""",6.0,11
Trileptal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been taking this medication for 3 weeks now and have noticed that my moods have stabilized.  I feel like this medication is really working in that respect and helping to make mine and my family&#039;s life much better.  So far, this medicine works!""",9.0,57
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""I used Xiidra for about 5 weeks. Half the time I only used it once a day.  I experienced the blurry vision which for me lasts about 20 minutes.  I also had the bad taste - bitter is more like it.  That lasts about 10 minutes.
I hoped it would help but I have not experienced any change in my dry eyes.
So, if you are the are helping you in a dramatic way, then you are one of the lucky ones.  It seems to be hit or miss depending on who knows what.""",4.0,11
Trileptal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on Trileptal for a little over a year. I was taking 1200mg/day. On the flipside, the symptoms of dizziness and double vision I had about an hour after I took the medicine I just dealt with because the medicine worked so great in stabilizing my moods. These two side effects never lessened.  I am Bipolar 1 with one major depressive episode. I also take Welbutrin. I am being taken off the medicine slowly due to acute hyponatremia which hospitalized me for 3 days. I took Tegretol prior to the Trileptal. I loved the Tegretol but wanted to change because there were less potential side effects with the Trileptal which is now very ironic. I will be starting Lamictal when the Trileptal is completely out of my system.""",7.0,21
Escitalopram,Depression,"""My girlfriend has been on Lexapro for less than a month and she&#039;s already shown a drastic change in her attitude. At 1st she was quite difficult but now she&#039;s happy 98% of the time. She no longer talks about suicide and she&#039;s actually able to hold on a conversation without shutting down and getting depressed. Thank you Lexapro...you saved our lives!""",10.0,62
Tyvaso,Pulmonary Hypertension,"""I have PAH in the later stages, this medicine has improved my breathing with the other medicines I am taking. My 6 minute walk test improved also. Only problem is the sore throat from coughing after using it.""",9.0,11
Soolantra,Rosacea,"""Soolantra did not work for me.  Made my rosacea worse.""",1.0,34
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 18 years old and have been on Loestrin 24 Fe for about a year and a half. I&#039;m taking it only for birth control. At first everything seemed okay. I had no spotting, no missed periods, and no weight gain. A couple months in, I noticed a huge decline in sex drive. The mood swings came, and I gained some weight, even though my diet has always been very healthy. And the mood swings were ridiculous! I would cry just about every day for no reason at all, and get so mad over little tiny things. I didn&#039;t know the moodiness and low sex drive could have to do with the birth control I am on, and after doing research I realized what it is.""",1.0,5
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""Makes you feel worse for the first few days but the side affects start to wear off. On my 4 th day still got a little light head and a bit anxious but I feel so much better than what I did 4 days ago! Can get up and get dressed and do what I need to do. Taking your mind off it will make you feel better, constantly thinking about it will make you more anxious. Think positive:) overall I feel better than I did before, can&#039;t wait until it takes the full effect.""",8.0,72
Topiragen,Seizure Prevention,"""I have been on Topiragen since about 2004/2005. It is now 2013. I have been on 100mg and just recently been increased to 150mg. I have been epileptic most my life. Topiragen is fantastic. As long as I take care of myself and take it properly I hardly have any issues. It was increased but only because I am overly stressed so I am having more issues with my myclonics. Also, and very important...I took this while I was pregnant. I did slack off on taking it since it was a new drug at the time. My son does have Aspergers (not medically diagnosed..he was diagnosed by the state of Iowa -AEA) I did try to breast feed but after 2 wks my breasts stopped producing milk. Idk if it is connected.""",9.0,5
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""Best medication personally for anxiety and panic attacks. I have been taking 3-6mgs a day since I was 16 and compared to all the other benzodiazepines it has been the safest for long term use. I have tried Ativan, Xanax, and Valium also and did not have good experiences due to many side effects and they only worked for a couple weeks for me. Personally all medications have withdrawal so why not choose the best medication for yourself. SSRI&#039;s are just as hard to come off of as Benzos because of withdrawals, but most doctors don&#039;t tell you that.""",10.0,95
Nexplanon,,"""Bled for four months straight""",1.0,2
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I tried every pain medication for my back pain, it did not work. When I got in pain Management he put me on Percocet 10-325 that the best thing that ever happen now I get to sleep at night, play with my kids, go workout at the gym cut my grass and I have no pain. This was a blessing, thanks to the people who made this medicine.""",10.0,96
Albuterol,"Asthma, acute","""I take it at the first sign of tightness or coughing and it provides relief from an attack within minutes.  My doctor has combined it with a Qvar inhaler and my asthma is well managed.""",10.0,11
Bupropion,Bipolar Disorde,"""Buproprion XL was helpful for a season when depression was hitting very hard with Bipolar.  When I initially started taking it, I saw effects right away.  I didn&#039;t notice any false happiness like many associate with &quot;anti-depressants&quot; but it lightened my mood which had been pretty depressed for some time.  Over time I did notice the effect of the drug lessened and I did quit taking it, but it was helpful during the time I needed it.  I had previously tried Zoloft and I found Buproprion superior to Zoloft in my personal experience.""",9.0,12
Myrbetriq,Overactive Bladde,"""I&#039;m only 40 years old and after a life time of urgency and frequency - Myrbetriq has changed everything! I can remember being in my early teens and having dreadful pain throughout the day - it&#039;s been like that until now. I&#039;ve been on 50mg for about 3 weeks now no really side effect yet.  Except one that puzzles me - somehow it&#039;s relieved body and joint pain I&#039;ve had for years. I have a couple of autoimmune diseases, so I always thought that pain was caused by that - and my doctors treated me for it too. I&#039;ve tried finding information on if Myrbetriq somehow helps with pain, but I haven&#039;t found anything on it. Perhaps it&#039;s jjust a reaction I&#039;ve had? It&#039;s just odd and I&#039;m not one to just to conclusion but I can&#039;t help assume.""",10.0,34
Catapres-TTS,Opiate Withdrawal,"""Taking this version of clonidine and Restoritol helped me finally get off of oxycodone and hydrocodone after 4 1/2 years of use! Glad to share my review. Hope this helps!""",10.0,27
Imiquimod,Basal Cell Carcinoma,"""My basal cell had recurred after surgical removal. Another removal would have resulted in extensive plastic surgery. The Aldara had no visible effect until the second week. By the fifth week, the area looked horrible and I became concerned. Nevertheless, I continued application and by week eight, I was looking in the mirror at new, fresh, pink skin. Wonderful!
Based upon my experience, I think it is generally correct to believe that if there is one basal cell area, the entire face is damaged, even though it is not visible. Therefore, I would recommend using the cream only on the limited, visible lesion.  Otherwise, the area of lesions will be large and scary.""",9.0,5
Wellbutrin,Anxiety,"""After trying several from the Prozac family, with really bad results, I was given Wellbutrin - what a live saver! It completely smoothed out the rough edges so I could feel normal, not anxious and irritable all the time.""",10.0,73
Lidocaine,Postherpetic Neuralgia,"""Watson are  the worst although I have not tried Mylan and since I no longer have insurance and not working  I won&#039;t be getting them again at 350.00 a box.""",2.0,7
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""This medication makes me sick to my stomach. I have to take this pill at night or I&#039;ll be nauseous the whole time I%u2019m at work. I went out of town one weekend and forgot my pills, so as soon as I got home I took two to catch up (in the morning) worse mistake of my life. I ended up throwing up at my desk. Besides the disgusting effect this medicine has on my stomach, it%u2019s ok. It%u2019s cheap, it definitely works, and if you can figure out the right time for you to take the medicine and always remember to take it, I don%u2019t think you&#039;d have any problem. The nausea is bad though (to me), I actually feel sick at this moment and I know it%u2019s from the pill I had to take this morning. I actually got on here to see if it just me. I don%u2019t see as many post about getting sick from this pill but it%u2019s my worst side effect.""",9.0,23
Metronidazole,Pseudomembranous Colitis,"""I came back from Cuba with a sinus infection about two weeks ago.. my doctor prescribed an antibiotic that I normally used in the past, long story short I got a very nasty case of Diarrhea after the 4th day.  Started going to the bathroom over 7 times a day (i literally lost count).. 
Went to the walk-in clinic again and they said that it could be due to C.difficile and asked me to do a stool test..  said i should book an appointment in 10 days when the results got back..   I waited two days and broke.. went back to them and said there is no point in waiting as all i did all day was go to the bathroom. Needless to say after one metronidazole pill it did the trick. Hallelujah!  Best 15 dollars I ever spent!!  I am going to pass out candy boxes today.""",10.0,3
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""I just had emergency gallbladder removal surgery. When I woke up from general anesthesia I was given a Dilaudid i.v. The pain was still there. I begged and begged for a higher dose but was not given one. Throughout the night and next day the moment the Dilaudid was injected in the i.v I would vomit. I had to keep my eyes closed for most of the morning. Even with anti-nausea injections the Dilaudid had me vomiting. In regards to the pain it lasted only about 2 hours and then the pain was back. I had them stop administering it to me.""",2.0,7
Benzphetamine,Obesity,"""I have been taking Didrex off and on for over 20 years. It is the only pill that really works in helping me lose weight. I had to stop taking the medicines for a year and I gained 20 pounds.""",10.0,52
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I have been on this for 4 months now and LOVE the results. I used to lay awake for hours worrying about everything and my negative thoughts made it impossible to sleep. Then there were the nightmares and panic attacks etc.
There is only one real negative side effect and that is that I can no longer orgasm. My libido used to be through the roof! Now I am unable to get aroused...nothing works. It&#039;s extremely frustrating. 
I have also gained weight. The good thing is, I am always in such a good mood that I fail to care.""",9.0,8
Xyzal,Allergies,"""This medicine made me feel a million times worse than without any allergy medicine at all. It felt like I was having a severe allergic reaction to Xyzal which is supposed to help alleviate allergy symtoms, not cause more severe symptoms. I really hope it didn&#039;t cause any long-term harm.""",1.0,19
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I just started this medication on June 12 starting weight is 184 I am down to 179 already. My primary doctor advised that I do the name brand of the medication for the first month and than the following two months I have the choice of generic or name brand. Like most I have tried all the fad diets and pills and spent countless money on stuff that just did not work. Now Medical I have RLS (restless leg syndrome) and I have not had a problem with this medication effect the medication I take for that. Only real side effect I have seen so far is dry mouth even though I am drinking anywhere from 64oz water or more a day. I have increase energy which is great. I will update more results as they come. Also my insurance does cover some of the cost.""",7.0,27
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the implant 3/31/16, first period came as normal but instead of my normal 4 days it was 10. My next period started 4 days before it normally would have, and hasn&#039;t stopped yet. Mostly spotting, but it&#039;s all been about black. I thought that meant it was old blood lining, but obviously my uterus must be larger than myself, or so it seems! I want to cut the damn thing out of my arm myself. If I had any idea my period was going to be like this, I would have kept the 4 day and just used condoms! Now, I just get nothing! Not happy!""",2.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""New to this birth control, my pharmacy ran out of my Tri- sprintec; experiencing bad stomach pains, heavier periods, and outrageous mood swings. Has curbed my hunger and have lost weight, while keeping extremely dehydrated too.""",4.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Absolute worst experience I&rsquo;ve had with birth control. I switched from Trinessa to Ashlyna because of my horrible cramps, very heavy bleeding, and broken out skin. I was told that Ashlyna would make it so I&rsquo;d only get my period every 3 months. I had my period for 6 months straight no breaks. I was also horribly depressed the entire time I was on this pill, and was ALWAYS exhausted considering how much I was bleeding. I finally returned to my doctor and she asked if I want to keep giving it a try?? After being on the pill from hell for a little over 6 months I immediately knew the answer was NO.""",2.0,1
Rythmol SR,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Had a miserable life for 15 yrs of waiting for my heart to go out of rhythm and in to the emergency room. Rythmal has changed my life, I experience a flutter here and there but no total outs, my anxiety has decreased as well.""",10.0,41
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I first got IBS-D when I was a freshman in high school. Now, eight years later, I found Viberzi. I&#039;m on my third month with it and it has worked wonders! I experienced abdominal pain when I first started, but I read the instructions and realized I needed to take it with food. It&#039;s important to take it with a meal, rather than a snack, since that works better for me. I take the 100 MG tablets twice a day. I still get anxious about going out, but after living with this for eight years, living a more normal life takes getting used to. I&#039;ve only gotten diarrhea when I had a virus or that time of the month hit, but otherwise I haven&#039;t had any more incidents. I can even eat chili without getting sick!""",10.0,22
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I posted my initial experience with Prozac a few months back and it still is working great! I have lost a few pounds, still eat much less than before and my anxiety is all but gone. I no longer need Klonopin-I was taking about 5 of those a week prior to Prozac. I am on a low dosage and have not needed to adjust up or down. 
Bottom line-my anxiety is under control and I feel great-without any side effects.""",10.0,147
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I used Vagistat last night and it is now the following morning. It has definitely helped to the degree that it&#039;s not all I think about. I would recommend this to anyone.""",8.0,13
Silodosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""40 y/o male diagnosed with Bladder Outlet Obstruction. The doctor put me on Rapaflo as a last medication effort for bladder retention. The number of time I have to go during the day has went from 7 to 3-4 times a day. Flow is unbelievably better. Like the other reviews have said the main drawback is the retrograde ejaculation. The strange thing is it comes and goes depending on the time of day.""",8.0,3
Effexor,Depression,"""Effexor is awesome for depression.""",9.0,28
Donepezil,Alzheimer's Disease,"""My mother (74) was prescribed Aricept when she was diagnosed about 5 years ago. She had very few side effects and seemed less anxious. However, there was no noticeable change in cognitive function, which has deteriorated fairly rapidly, especially in the last 2 years. It is hard to say whether the drug had any positive effect as I will never know what my mother would have been like without it. It may or may not have slowed the progression of the Alzheimer&#039;s.""",4.0,57
Ativan,Panic Disorde,"""Ativan 0.5 mg as needed for panic attacks.  Not good for longterm use in my opinion because you will always need more, body will tolerate the dose and need more for same calming effect but its a short-acting med for anxiety and panic attacks and working wonderfully for me for years.  I have bipolar 2 with rapid mood cycling and bad PMS symptoms and its a blessing when I do need it.  I never take more than 1 mg at one time though because it is a strong drug.  Peace.  This too shall pass.""",10.0,27
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""It&#039;s so nice to be sane without side effects.""",10.0,25
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""After 4 weeks of antibiotics and prednisone, I developed the dreaded YI.  Got the Monistate 3 to hopefully resolve the issue by Monday morning.  After inserting the cream, I feel like someone has taken a steak knife to my insides and dumped a bottle of hotdam inside to rinse it out. Sure I was going to pass out, I reached for my phone to find others with similar expierances.  This is more effective than the Sunday sermon. Repenting of my sins now, I&#039;ve taken pills and hope to pass out soon.""",1.0,11
Levofloxacin,Pneumonia,"""I have pneumonia in both lungs for the second time in 35 days. I was hospitalized this time though, so it&#039;s definitely worse the the first illness.
The only side effect I&#039;ve noticed is nausea. If I drink water quickly, I immediately feel the need to throw up. Problem is that I&#039;m always thirsty. I am home now thank goodness, still sick but I have what I need. I left AMA because I&#039;ve got four kids with Christmas on their brains. Hopefully my pills will do the trick.""",8.0,20
Bupropion,Anxiety,"""After taking 150 mlg or 75 ir morning and 75 ir afternoon I feel better, my anxiety has dropped and my depression is better, not 100% but I&#039;m happy with the results.  At first my anxiety felt like it increased at times and the VA would not put me on benzo&#039;s so I toughed it out and feel better in between the anxiety spikes, but I do like the med it works for me.  Good luck""",8.0,28
Ranitidine,GERD,"""Ever since I put on weight, I&rsquo;ve been experiencing occasional reflux (about once a week). I never knew how painful reflux could be. Another symptom I&rsquo;ve been having is regurgitation and belching. At times, I&rsquo;ll wake up coughing because I&rsquo;m choking on regurgitate. It&rsquo;s scary and leaves my esophagus and throat burning. ZANTAC is my go-to. It works every time. Tonight I had reflux and I felt it dissipate within 5 minutes of taking the Zantac tablet. The pain was completely gone in 10 minutes. I&rsquo;ve also started sleeping with my head up about 30 degrees and that helps too.""",10.0,0
Minocycline,Acne,"""I&#039;m a 23 years old and I  have mild-moderate acne but will get very bad cystic jaw line break outs for the past 4-5 years.  2-4 large cyst (take long to heal) per month but also have few pesky pimples that show up. I was prescribed 50mg 2x day mino about 2 years ago my face had gotten very bad 2-5 cyst per week. This worked wonders for a few months then slowly got off pill, Since I was experiencing stomachs issues.  4 months ago placed back on mino 100mg x 2 a day helped in preventing largest cyst still not perfect but was happy. ****warning***  got tinnitus- TERRIBLE RINGING IN EARS!!!!!!!!!!! About 1 month into use developed this awful heart beat swosh sound in ears. Since stopping sound has completely stopped. Be careful.""",4.0,5
Dexamethasone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""Greatly improved appetite, I had been on chemo and having severe appetite loss, excessive sleeping. It has possibly caused some mild irritablility, although my husband doesn&#039;t think I am much different than normal.""",10.0,7
Methadone,Opiate Withdrawal,"""I was on heroin for 16 years and eventually got on the methadone program (after a 3 year wait). Best thing I&#039;ve ever done, 4 years later I&#039;m free from the gutter. Any opiate user will kick it no bother,if you keep to the rules, you will get on with the rest of your life, be human again. Be proud, be happy and be rich again. """,10.0,43
Janumet,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I was on Metformin (1000mg twice a day) and my A1C pretty much stayed at 6.0 to 6.2.  Then another doctor (a flight surgeon) advised me to switch to Janumet 50/500 twice a day because he felt I was taking too much Metformin.  Now my A1C is up to 6.4 and my glucose has jumped to the 240-250 range after a light breakfast (V8, low carb cereal and coffee).  So next week I am going back to discuss other options with my regular doctor.""",3.0,37
Etanercept,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Rheumatoid Arthritis for 22 years. Misdiagnosis when disease presented, 6 years of damage until correct diagnosis. Damage not able to be reversed. Taking ENBREL. I have tried REMICADE, was in trials for ORENCIA, but ENBREL seems to be the one that works better for me.""",8.0,45
Ziprasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""This is the only medicine that I have taken without any side effects! I love it! After the initial 2 week period of sleepiness it wears off and does what it&#039;s supposed. I do miss my mania no lie but I know that it wasn&#039;t good for me but it takes most of my depression down and I can enjoy my life. I&#039;ve been on Lamictal which did nothing for me except give me horrid night terrors, Risperdal made me lactate, and Seroquel gave me frequent urination. I was so happy after struggling with my insurance that they put me back on the Geodon. Been on it for 2 months.""",8.0,25
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""I have extensive long-term back damage I will suffer from for the rest of my life. I have been prescribed Norco now for over 2 years and takes my pain level from a 10 to a 7. My body has not yet become immune to the benefits Norco, it offers to relieve my pain even after 2 years. This medicine, combined with aqua therapy, and psychological therapy has made a HUGE improvement to my life.""",7.0,26
Rexulti,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I haven&#039;t really seen much in the way of adverse effects from actual users being reported online, though I have tried to find them.

My experience as I have been taking it for about 3 months is that it has worsened my depression, made me extremely anti-social and withdrawn, and very easily agitated. I stopped it a few days ago and have experienced a slight improvement in those symptoms already. Please use caution when taking this as there is very little information out there about this drug, or how it is affecting actual patients. I will not be taking this drug again.""",1.0,38
Pregabalin,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Hi,

I was prescribed Pregabalin about 8 years ago and have been taking it ever since. I suffer quite badly from anxiety and agitation and I can&#039;t tell you just how much this medication has helped. Even if I could just about get through the daytime without it, when I am asleep and my mind can follow any path it wishes to, it chooses to go down really bad avenues and I wake up feeling absolutely dreadful and this reached a terrible climax 8 years ago and resulted in me not eating at all and therefore losing a frightening amount of weight. However on my last pharmacy visit, I was a generic version of the drug which has not worked at all and so I am hoping my GP will put me back on Lyrica. If not, I am very fearful for the future.""",10.0,35
Phenazopyridine,Dysuria,"""Having high sugar levels, I tend to get urinary tract infections more than others.  Not having Health Insurance I found myself having to wait until payday to make it to a doctor. I have used uristat in the past and found it to work wonders so I used it again.  It is not a substitute for an antibiotic but it will help. Follow package directions to avoid upset stomach.""",9.0,24
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""I take as needed .5mg, more if needed. Works great, no side effects. Just knowing I have this &#039;safety net&#039; gives me piece of mind.""",10.0,122
Valium,Anxiety,"""A doctor prescribed this for hypertension, based upon his premise that mine was caused by anxiety. That was almost 40 years ago. After arguing back and forth, I agreed to take it on a limited basis. Now I use 2 mg, 4 times a day as needed, but only before lying down and never when I will be driving or need to otherwise be alert. It is a great help when I do get overly anxious, as I am prone to do. I consider it useless if I am up and about.""",8.0,54
Modafinil,Hypersomnia,"""I have multiple rheumatic conditions, fibromyalgia, etc. Because of sleepiness being one of the common side effects of many of my medications and the fact that with fibro sleep is messed up, I first took it in 2006 and the only time I&#039;ve been off of it in that time was the 11 months in 2009 while I was hospitalized. It would have been pointless to take at that time due to what was going on. But, since restarting it, my alertness has been much better. I have no side effects that I notice. When I first took it, I did not think of the warning given by the NP at my pain doctor&#039;s office. She said take a quarter or half of the dose. That&#039;s the only time I&#039;ve had bad side effects. Now I have none. I&#039;ve been at 100mg/day for a year or so.""",9.0,16
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""Effexor has been absolutely brilliant for me. I was on and off Lexapro for years, it made the anxiety less but I felt blunted and almost more depressed as there was no meaning in my life.  I have hardly any side effects with Effexor (75mg). nausea the first couple weeks. Excess sweat for about 6 months. Orgasms slightly less intense, but still very enjoyable and probably easier to reach as I&#039;m more relaxed. I find I have less control over sugar/carb cravings and am a bit lower energy and have thus gained some weight - maybe 5 kilos. All in all, I was very reluctant to try this, but it has changed my life for the better. Sometimes worry about withdrawal and safety in pregnancy - but I think Effexor saved my life, so that&#039;s the main thing!""",9.0,35
Copper,Birth Control,"""I am writing this for girls who have Crohn&#039;s disease and a low immune system due to the medications for Crohn&#039;s. I was on a very low dose birth control and it simply was not for me! I became very depressed, I bled during sex as well as experienced a lot of discomfort and had spotting for the entire 8 months I was on it. I got the Paragaurd inserted  two months ago. I really have to say I love it and I am glad I made the decision to get one !
I only had periods that lasted 3 days with no cramps and so far I have only experienced cramps one week before and after my period and have not required any ibeprofen. If you think you are a good candidate try it out. It&#039;s been great""",8.0,9
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""Great pain relief but gave me stomach pain and nausea.""",8.0,4
Cymbalta,ibromyalgia,"""cymbalta mase me vomit I took 2 at 30 mg 2 days in a row thesame vomiting was given samples by my doctor not sure what I should do I take lyrica does not help take 300mg a day thank u would love feed back on this""",3.0,8
Pazopanib,Renal Cell Carcinoma,"""I have undergone radical nephractomy of my left kidney in November, 2014 with staging T2 N0 M0. Doctor said that I am now ok. During 2015 I have undergone quarterly check up by USG of abdomen and chest X Ray. In November 2015 CT scan of thorax and done and found two suspicious small nodes in left lungs but positionwise very small.
Next scan done after six months, there was no change in size of those nodes or new growth.
Pain started in left shoulder joint and in back since October, 2016. Went for CT scan followed by bone scan, which detected tumors in left shoulder and D4 spine, also increase in size of lung tumors.
mRCC confirmed by biopsy.
Started Votrient 800mg daily from 14th December, 2016. No major side effect except testlessnes""",7.0,15
Erythromycin,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""I was prescribed this medication as I have a chest infection. I had a really bad cough for around 3 weeks, after 2 days of taking this my cough was so much better. EXCEPT that around the same time my cough signifigantly improved, I felt so nauseous.""",9.0,31
Levitra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Had 2 pills of 20 mg (max dose recommended is just 20mg) after the food but now it&#039;s been 2 days I can&#039;t even walk because my back is paining and legs are killing me feel like veins are clogged.
Can&#039;t even sit can&#039;t even stand.
I&#039;m so irritated guys.  I&#039;m taking panadol.

Just need to know how long stays in your body......""",1.0,10
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""I was very tired the first week, but after pushing through it I felt better.  Headaches took about 2-3 weeks to go away, but they were gone.  I had been having headaches almost daily and they were getting severe.  I felt pain free, HOWEVER, I felt like my IQ had dropped about 20 points.  I couldnt think of things quickly anymore and it was getting worse.  My typing was getting worse and I was forgetting everyday things like family members names.  I pulled backwards out of my driveway one day and with myself turned around looking out the rear window, I couldnt orient myself to figure out which side of the road to be on.  I was on Elavil for almost 2 months.  I took myself off 1 week ago.  Headaches are coming back, but my memory is returning""",5.0,36
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""One thing for sure. It definitely prevents pregnancy because you can&#039;t have sex due to the fact you&#039;re constantly bleeding. I got my  second shot on July 10th and I have been bleeding ever since with occasional clots and it&#039;s almost the end of August. It&#039;s very frustrating and annoying. I definitely will not be getting the third shot! And the medical facilities that provide the shot have no clue. #neveragain""",1.0,20
Dapsone,Acne,"""I have breakouts at 59 and my dermatologist handed me samples.  I love Aczone.""",10.0,5
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""I was on Lyrica for 2 years. At first it was fabulous! But over time I needed to keep increasing the dosage to get the same result. The side effects were bad for me. In the two years I was on it I gained 60 lbs and my hair started falling out. I have since switched to Neurontin with no side effects and my hair is slowly coming back. Lyrica was a miracle for me for about 18 months but as they say all good things must come to an end.""",6.0,24
Zithromax,Bronchitis,"""It worked for awhile but didn&#039;t kill the bronchitis because it came back - I also got a yeast infection right after taking it.""",8.0,2
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been on Straterra for about two months and am up to 40mgs, with the exception of dry mouth and some manageable stomach aches, the medication seems to work pretty well--and subtly too.

I am a very young 48 and I was diagnosed as &quot;hyperactive&quot; in 1972. I was on Ritalin at a very young age. 

While it&#039;s NOT a cure, it works much better than stimulant medications as an adult--I read better and seem to not interrupt as much. Coffee effects me quite a bit and if I keep it down that helps too. I was worried about all of the reviews of sexual side effects--I seem to be up and running, this worried me a lot. Once again, I&#039;m not saying Staterra this is a cure all, but my experience seems to be very different than many reviews I have read""",7.0,19
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was not warned by my doctor in advance that Abilify can lower your BP. I fainted regularly and could not drive for about 1 week, until they got me off of it again. It seemed to help with my mood, but unfortunately, I couldn&#039;t live with the side effect of passing out all the time!""",7.0,21
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I am a physician who has struggled with anxiety my whole life.  I have previously tried selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), benzodiazepines, as well as meditation, exercise, healthy eating, and CBT.  All the non-drug options were helpful but not sufficient. SSRIs were not very effective in my case and I had various side effects.  Benzodiazepines worked brilliantly and helped me through some stressful months of training but led to pharmacological tolerance and dependence.  After many years of struggling with no medications I decided to try buspirone but I was very skeptical it would work because most of my colleagues stated it was a rather ineffectual drug.  I have to say they are absolutely wrong.  I feel calmer, more in control than I have been for a long time.""",9.0,35
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia after suffering from pains in various parts of my body, exhaustion, and overall lack of interest in most everything.  I&#039;ve now been on Savella 50 me 2 X day for about two months.  My results are astounding.  Significant reduction in pain, no more feeling exhausted, more active, and weight loss which I needed anyway.  I do have episodes of mania though.  There are times it seems like I can&#039;t stop talking.  I have experienced no negative side effects and truly feel like after about 8 years I&#039;ve finally gained my life back.  I know this is just my story, but I hope others can get the same positive results from this medicine.""",8.0,209
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""So me and my GF had sex  and the condom ended up breaking. So 20 hours later I bought her a Plan B. I suggest eating a good big meal while taking it. She didn&#039;t really have any symptoms after she took it except her stomach started hurting. Her period wasn&#039;t due for another 2 weeks. It ended up coming a week early. Brown/dark red blood for a few days then cherry red blood. Just be prepared and responsible. Take care of your girl while she&#039;s on it make her feel loved and important. Understand and really listen to how she feels. Just pray and everything will be alright thank you God!!""",10.0,37
Mibelas 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""There is a recall in this pill do not take it. This pill personally gave me heavy bleeding and severe headache""",1.0,2
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I took this for depression and chronic back pain. This was an extreme appetite suppressant for me.  It worked somewhat for depression, but nothing fabulous.  It mostly made me very, very sleepy and physically exhausted.""",5.0,101
Strattera,ADHD,"""My 5 year old daughter has been on 10 mg of Strattera daily for 3 days.  Her first dose was opened and in a prune and Apple sauce mixture....tummy ache in 30 minutes.  The second and third dose were in the capsule and a table spoon of chocolate pudding....she swallowed it and had no tummy pain....we are pleased, so far, and we got a good report from her teacher, today.  I had her say the alphabet tonight and she was more focused and did not mispronounce a single letter.  I am a FNP and WHNP so I have treated a lot of ADHD kids.  Our daughter&#039;s Psychiatrist suggested Strattera due to her new diagnosis and young age.  So far she is eating well and fast asleep, beside me.  I hope this continues to be a positive experience.""",9.0,35
Lorazepam,Insomnia,"""I rarely have trouble falling asleep so that&#039;s not why I use it.  I use it to stay asleep if I wake up in the middle of the night for whatever reason.  There are times when I wake up 2-3 hours before I want to and my brain shifts into overdrive and I can&#039;t get back to sleep, or if I do, it takes me about an hour.  This medication eliminates that.  I only use it if I&#039;ve had a few nights in a row like that. Then I get caught up and wake up rested.  I would never feel comfortable about using it nightly.  Thankfully I don&#039;t need to.  0.5mg is all it takes for me. I&#039;m 5&#039;3&quot; about 130 give or take 5lbs. A bottle of 30 lasts me several weeks or a few months.""",10.0,32
Mirapex,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I started getting Restless Legs Syndrome in 2010, caught me off guard. I was taking Requip, and that worked for awhile, but I found that I was getting leg shaking during the day. Since I sit at a computer all day, this was very annoying and would actually interfere with my job. So I started taking the Requip during the day to alleviate the shaking, that made me very tired. 

I went to a neurologist, and he changed my script to Mirapex. The 1st night was wonderful, the next full day, I was sleepy. 

He had put me on 0.5 tabs 3x a day. I found that if I cut a tab into quarters, I could take 1/4 during the day with miminal sleepiness, and 1/2 tab at night when I wanted to sleep real good. So I end up taking the pill just 2x a day.""",9.0,55
Contrave,Obesity,"""Dr. suggested Contrave for 2 yrs. Declined thinking I&#039;d do it on my own.  Wasn&#039;t liking the potential side effects.  CNP clarified - given family history, current obesity, eating habits &amp; activity level headed for a place much worse than potential side effects.  Moved forward with it &amp; Scaledown.  1st month down 21 lbs.  4 1/2 months down 63 lbs.! Significantly curbs desire to eat &amp; feel full much faster  Side effects seem to be mild constipation &amp; has impacted sleep cycle to the extent am awake more frequently through the night than previously.  Would have preferred to not have these things but well worth it considering weight loss &amp; improved well being/quality of life.  Establishing much better eating habit&#039;s for post Contrave.""",10.0,71
Sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur,Acne,"""I had severe acne for about 3 years, after all the lasers, chemical peels, pills, tropical treatments, I&#039;m finally almost cleared up. I&#039;ll be getting a lazer treatment done soon to get rid of my acne scars, and just to shrink my oil glands, but now I&#039;m on this cleanser and it seems to work great!""",9.0,24
Midazolam,Light Anesthesia,"""I was given this medication IV before a radiofrequency nerve ablation.  I had absolutely no response and had to tolerate the procedure with no assistance.  It was extremely painful and nerve-wracking.  They gave me the medication and started the procedure without ever checking to see if I was comfortable.""",1.0,8
Lubiprostone,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""I tried this about 5 times. The first few times were ok. Then it all went downhill. I went from chronic constipation to straight up liquid stool. This happened 2-3 hours after taking the pill. Never again!""",1.0,8
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""Prescribed for sleep, however, I&#039;m also prescribed heavy duty pain meds. I take dilaudid 8 mg, 8 mg of this at night but have also tried only 4 mg with same HORRIFIC side effects. Severe spasms of my lower body which caused my legs to give out and I couldn&#039;t walk at all. When I tried my body would jerk in a way that would force me to fall to the ground. It was quite terrifying. Also caused severe headache,vision loss, ringing in ears. Horrible experience.""",1.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Used to use Depo- provera for years. Then went through 3 yrs no period. It then came back with a VENGENCE. Had abnormally high amount of bleeding for 7-9 days with such severe cramping that it would often result in a missed day or 2 of work each month for months on end before talking to my Dr. Shortly thereafter, I  eventually got an endometrial biopsy. I was told the endometrial tissue was &quot;hormonally confused&quot;- was then put on Lo Loestrin FE. I noticed a huge amount of positive difference within first month &amp; still  presently. Light bleeding &amp; minimal cramping for 3 days- it&#039;s like night &amp; day. I would highly recommend.""",8.0,0
Guanfacine,ADHD,"""Our son was diagnosed with ADD when he was in grade 5-he was started on vyvanse and after a few months and a dose increase developed psychotic episodes.  This experience scared the life out of me so we stopped the drug and revisited pharmaceuticals with our pediatrician.
She suggested Intuniv and we tried it. 
Our son has been on the drug now for almost 4 years-he is on the max dose for his age (3 mg) (?) and I honestly can&#039;t see if there is a difference.  He has had no visible side effects-nothing like I have been reading about above. If anything he has put on weight (it is not a stimulant).
We are going to try weaning him off in the next few months to see if there is a difference in schoolwork and to see if the med is really working.""",5.0,16
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I was 18 going on 19 when literally over two nights I broke out with horrible hormonal cystic painful acne covering my face. It was a nightmare. The doctors finally recommended spironolactone and I started on 50mg. Things started to get better but still bad. They then moved me up to 100mg. My face just about completely cleared up in about two and a half months with a few small breakouts during my cycle. It cleared my face but I experienced two side effects. One was extreme fatigue to the point where all I could think about was laying down and was exhausted every hour of the day. Even when I got a lot of sleep.Ssecond was I would get super dizzy when I stood up. I am extremely active, &amp; work two jobs, and am a college student I can&#039;t stay on it""",7.0,14
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""It works...or at least is working so far. I put it on last night and it burned and itched but so worth it.  It was hard using it with the top they give you for your underarms but I noticed if you tip bottle upside down couple min before you use it, it will soak top and makes it a little easier.  I have not sweat at all today.  I put on last night washed it off in shower and applied thin layer of my deodorant on.  I have changed into shirts I know I sweat bad in and it is very noticeable but not today.  I have been walking around in front of my husband saying do you see sweat....and NO he doesn&#039;t.  I asked different doctors couple of years ago and they said there is nothing we can do but my new doctor prescribed to me.  Thank you""",10.0,1
Venlafaxine,Panic Disorde,"""I first took celexa but due to  bad hot flashes due to hormonal therapy for cancer, Celexa didn&#039;t really work for hot flashes but it did for anxiety it. With Venlafaxine there was no side effects I felt good from the day one, then upped the dosage to 150mg. Hot flashes are better, panicky feeling is there but it keeps it controlled. It&#039;s my 3rd week so I hope to get better as time goes by. I am 35""",9.0,6
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Today is my 6th day on chantex I&#039;ve been smoking for 13 years I&#039;m 25 years old. I&#039;ve noticed a small cut down in my normal pack a day and I I am more likely to half a cig then smoke the whole thing.  Everything tastes different and I am very tired no vivid dreams surprisingly but I have a lot of trouble falling asleep. I really need this to work I have been using my inhaler a lot the last month or so crossing my fingers it works for me""",5.0,5
Latuda,Schizophrenia,"""Horrific experience. Was only on it for 1 week (40mg). Muddled thoughts, numb tongue, restlessness, severe insomnia, nausea.""",2.0,14
Cymbalta,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have severe anxiety depression. I&#039;ve tried all the meds out, as my doctor would say.  Cymblatla was suggested. And me needing to feel normal tried it. Worst experience of my life.  Was on 40mg. Felt like I was having an out of body experience, like someone was pulling me, everywhere. Dr told to stick with it, and lower dose (I actually did, did not recommend talk to Dr first). Nothing changed. I was talking without thinking, having more and more panic attacks and higher anxiety. Absolutely zero libido, and I gained weight. I felt &quot;happy&quot;, but a weird happy.
So, finally I TELL my doctor for the third time in 9 months, I want off this medication. Withdrawl symptoms no joke. 
It&#039;s been a month and I still have w.d effects""",2.0,30
Conjugated estrogens,Oophorectomy,"""Had ophorectomy 8 years ago. On second week started to have terrible hot flashes, couldn&#039;t sleep any more.  Doctor started me on all you can name before trying Premarin. Since Premarin got my life back. Several times again Doctor tried to decrease the dose and ween it, in order to complete stop. I went into deep depression crying all the time and back to nightmare again. So thanks to Premarin I&#039;m a normal human being again. As a floor nurse on a cardiac floor have talked to several ladies in their seventies that still taking Premarin daily.  My actual dose for years has being 0.65 mg daily.""",9.0,70
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""So I was reading all these reviews about the insertion of Skyla and totally freaked me out but everyone is different. I was on a generic version of Seasonique.  I wanted to have a less hormonal birth control and my GYN recommended Skyla. I had a friend come up with me just in case I needed to have someone drive me home. I took the 800mg of ibuprofen 30 minutes like recommended. She got everything ready while I laid there. I could barely feel her inserting it. She did tell me she does them all day and maybe that&#039;s why it was with easy. She also said I picked the right one bc my cervix wouldn&#039;t dilate pass a 5, which the Mirena or the copper iud. I had very light cramping couple days and then a 5 day period.""",10.0,1
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on NuvaRing for 3 months.  I chose Nuvaring because I knew I couldn&#039;t be trusted with taking a pill everyday but wanted birth control to help regulate my periods, ease mood swings, and clear skin.  On Nuvaring still have mood swings, more headaches now, at times feel very tired, still have bad breakouts and also an almost non existent sex drive.  I assumed all this was because I was home with 3 little kids, until I noticed a pattern while on the Nuvaring.  Three days after I take the ring out, I have a surge of sexual desire (also this is when my period starts, figures).  I&#039;m going to stick with it for another 2 months to see how it goes, meanwhile I&#039;m going to talk with my doctor again about better options.""",5.0,24
Duloxetine,Pain,"""I started taking Cymbalta in April 2011, and when I first started out on it I experienced, extreme tiredness, insomnia, dry mouth, constipation, hot flashes, strange dreams. I still get very odd sometimes disturbing dreams but I think a lot of it has to do with recent stresses in my life (grandma having a stroke, work stress) and still experience constipation, hot flashes, and night sweats but it&#039;s not the end of the world. It has so far been the only antidepressant medication that has really helped me and I have been on lots of different SSRI&#039;s and atypical antipsychotics. I have good and bad days like anyone does, but if I do get sad and cry it doesn&#039;t seem to last long. So in my opinion the benefits outweigh the side effects.""",8.0,47
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 17 years old, I was on the pill at first but I got off because I was ALWAYS moody! So I got on Depo so far it&#039;s been okay, but since I&#039;ve been on it my face has started peeling. I&#039;m always putting lotion on my face.""",5.0,10
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I received the depo shot in September 2015. I did bleed for the first month.. The following month I began spotting... I began having a full period in December 2015 It is now February 2016 &amp; I am still bleeding... Nonstop!!!!! Help!!!!!!!""",6.0,11
Lupron Depot,Uterine Fibroids,"""I just received my 2nd shot of 3.75 Lupron and so far so good! I have heard horror stories not only on line, but from my friends who have been on it for various reasons and I was more than worried to start it. I have one large fibroid and I was put on Lupron injections to shrink it to make it easier for my husband and I to have a baby after I have a robotic myomectomy in June. I was so afraid of mood swings, but surprisingly, after 5 weeks I am still very happy. My bloating has gone away for the most part and I am really looking forward to not bleeding the way I did due to this fibroid! All in all, I am posting on here so that woman like myself, a 35 year old wanting a baby will know that not all Lupron horror stories will happen to you!""",7.0,164
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""Oh my goodness the heartburn. It is almost unbearable. And just like with any other antibiotic it seems, there is diarrhea. Just make sure to drink lots of water with this and pray you get through all the pills as quick as possible!""",5.0,44
Skyla,Birth Control,"""My experience with Skyla has had its ups and downs. Insertion was not nearly as bad as what I read online. It might have lasted 15-30 minutes all together. I was not nauseated or lightheaded afterwards. The painful part was during the actual insertion and it lasted for about 3 seconds. I had mild cramping as my body adjusted but afterwards I could hardly tell it was there. it&#039;s done its job so far. The worst part is the change in my cycle. I went from having mild cramping to heavier cramping and increased flow. I&#039;ve been hearing that this will go away after a few months. I&#039;m hoping this is true. The other days of the month are great though!""",8.0,2
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""Took 2 tablets 2.30pm, bowel motion and diarrhea 6 hours later with painful stomach cramps and nausea, continued on and off for a few hours. At 6.30pm the following day still experiencing stomach pains and back pains. Not a gentle drug. Will use herbal next time. Would not give to children.""",1.0,9
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I haven&#039;t smoked a cigarette in 10 days. I quit on my 7th day of taking chantix. On the 8th day, I woke up and did my normal routine then thought I need to smoke. However, it passed quickly and I didn&#039;t crave one. I kept one cigarette accessible in case I freaked out but threw it out 2 days ago. :) It has been 10 days and I&#039;m fine! I smoked for 15 years. In the end, I was a &quot;light smoker&quot; about 5/6 a day but in 10 days I&#039;ve saved my body from 60 cigs! The side effects are feeling foggy, thirsty, dreams and must eat before pill. It&#039;s all worth it to me. It keeps you calm and not craving. It has worked.""",10.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I was on the nuvaring for 2 years. I loved it. However, I started getting low back pain on a Saturday and thought nothing of it. Monday I had a doctor appointment, the dull pain was still there but I thought maybe it was because I was going to take the ring out in a few days to start my cycle. However, that night my leg started swelling. By the next morning the pain was so unreal I almost vomited. I went to the ER where they discovered I had a rapid growing blood clot in my femoral vein (area between groin and upper  leg) that was 6 inches long. I was put on Xarelto for 3 months and on bed rest for a week as they were so concerned it would break off and go into my lungs or heart. It took me 6 months to fully recover from the clot.""",1.0,16
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Nexplanon has been good to me. I&#039;ve been on it for almost 2 years. When I first got it, I spotted for about a month and a half and then I completely stopped getting a period since then. Also the first couple of months I was very moody. I have lost some weight. But other than that I love it, and sex life is great and haven&#039;t had any pregnancy scares""",9.0,8
Invokana,"Diabetes, Type 2","""on Invokana for 18 months then had a fall, pain killers gave me SEVERE constipation, I could not stop pain killers as it had been a severe fall so in an attempt to relieve the constipation I stopped taking Invokana, no effect on the constipation but within 2 days my mood lifted enormously so much so that I will no longer take this medication EVER again""",2.0,15
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;ve been on prozac for a few years now. I stopped taking it in mid December just restarted today anxiety and stress are tuff to deal with let alone with out this medicine.""",10.0,67
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""It was bad for me. I was put on it for polycystic ovarian syndrome to try to help with weight, facial hair, acne, and ovulation. My periods were messed up, I gained 10 pounds in 7 days and it made the acne worse.""",1.0,7
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve been on Topamax for probably at least 15 years, 400 mg daily. I&#039;m get debilating migraines. After reading these reviews I guess I am one of the lucky ones as I have not received one side effect. I take it at night. If the migrane is really bad I add one pill of Relpax and that does the job.""",8.0,28
Kariva,,"""This pill was AMAZING. I was on it for three months, no spotting or breakthrough bleeding even if I forgot my pill, I gained a little weight the first month but it was only about 2 lbs and dropped it by next month. I was underweight so it didn&#039;t bother me, I didn&#039;t break out, my mood overall improved, no or very little cramps, nothing some Midol couldn&#039;t fix. Which was why I went on the pill in the first place. My period came the same time every month and I went up about 1 cup size. The only reason I switched was because my mood swings on the placebo week were ridiculous but that&#039;s how I was before the pill so I don&#039;t think Kariva made me like that. Great pill, I highly recommend it!""",9.0,9
Benzoic acid / salicylic acid,Dermatological Disorders,"""I&#039;ve used this product on several occasions-on all kinds of lower extremity ulcers.  It works wonderfully!  I have really been impressed with this product and how quickly it works.""",10.0,17
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I am 52 years old, 5&#039;5 and weighed 183 pounds.  Keeping my old eating habits and staying sedentary expecting this med to work netted a 5 lb loss over 3 months.  So I quit.  I restarted after a 6 month break with a new food &amp; exercise plan.  My weight is falling off this time!  My learning is that this med is exponentially more effective if I take responsibility for getting off the sofa and spending more time &amp; money in the produce dept.   I&#039;m down 10 lbs in the first 2 weeks back on it. I&#039;ve found some great recipes for vegetables I never thought I&#039;d eat.  My appetite us suppressed enough that I&#039;m perfectly satisfied with a 5 oz steak instead of my normal 16 oz.  I recommend Belviq but only as a supplement to healthier eating and exercise.""",10.0,55
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I was on this birth control for less than 2 months.  My experience hasn&#039;t been good at all using this product.  The application sites (shoulders and upper arms) where I placed the patch had very dark and red spots as if I had 2nd degree burns after I took the patch off.  I also experienced extreme itchiness at those sites while the patch was on and even after it was taken off.  I also experienced spot periods while on the patch.  Cramping for me was intense while on the patch.  I also seemed to have a dry cough while on the product.  I couldn&#039;t sleep while on the patch due to really bad headaches.  This product was a nightmare.  I&#039;m going to have to consider other birth control methods.""",2.0,5
Clonazepam,Panic Disorde,"""One thing I learned while taking 0.5mg of clonazepam as a sleep aid, it did help my panic attacks that I had for about 7 years. Side effects weren&#039;t bad at all. But one thing you might want to try if you take this medicine for panic attacks. I was told during this time that I was now a diabetic. For six months I did away with 98% of my normal sugar intake, and along with the clonazepam, it did wonders for my panic attacks. Sugar acts as brain fuel and to much of it puts the brain in overdrive (it doesn&#039;t take much) which puts you on edge for panic attacks. I recommend cutting out at least 50% of your sugar intake. Your notice a big difference. I also lost a huge amount of weight. Cost nothing to try. It worked for me. P.S., no sodas or Juices.""",8.0,31
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,Acne,"""I&#039;m 33 and started having acne and needed to go back on birth control. The great news is, my skin cleared up completely within 3 months on Beyaz.  The bad news is, I&#039;ve been taking the pill for a little over 6 months and I&#039;m still having my period twice a month (each lasting between 6-11 days).  Definitely not ideal, but they&#039;re usually pretty light. I haven&#039;t noticed any weight gain (but I do work out intensively 5-6 days a week).  Lately, I&#039;ve been noticing a lot more mood swings, low self-esteem/poor body image, and I have a tremendous amount of guilt about everyday things and a bit of depression.  I increased my anti-depressant and that has seemed to help with the depression aspect, but not the other symptoms.""",7.0,11
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""Once I decided to really try to quit drinking, I believe the Campral was a big help as my cravings decreased quickly.  I had trouble taking 3 times a day because I would forget the mid day dosage so I take 3 in the morning and 3 in the evening.""",9.0,69
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve  gained  about 20 lbs in the past 3 months, a cup size &amp; have tender breasts, but no other side effects. Was switched to this pill for my polycystic ovarian syndrome after using Lo Loestrin Fe for over year and had a lot of breakthrough bleeding. I used the Lo Loestrin in combination with Premarin until my doctor decided to switch me over.""",5.0,5
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I&#039;ve had acne since about 6th grade when I was 11. I am now almost 18  and I am happy to say I have gotten almost completely rid of my acne. It&#039;s amazing and it&#039;s all thanks to epiduo seriously. I still have some acne scars and this medication did make my skin extremely dry for the first month or two but it was worth it. I had these little under skin bumps all over my cheeks and chin and now they&#039;re completely gone. I&#039;m so happy I can now wear makeup around my guy friends and even crushes sometimes it&#039;s crazy. My skin is not 100% clear but it&#039;s sooooo much better!! I feel confident and I&#039;m glad I finally found the right medication for my skin and just know I have tried at least 20 different things !!""",9.0,7
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;m 5&#039;3 and a month ago I was167. I run an average of 35 miles per week and eat fairly healthy but couldn&#039;t lose anything. Just kept gaining, due to Hashimoto. My endo wanted to get my weight in a healthier range to avoid other issues, and gave me a list of choices to research.  Most were pretty scary with side effects.  I chose phen because it seemed the lesser of all evils. I&#039;ve only take a half dose, usually around 5 am. Today I went for my one month checkup and I lost 9! Whats helpful is that i&#039;m not hungry and have time to consider good choices before mindlessly eating. I wanted to share because we are all different; starting weight, health, etc. 20/month would be great, but remember we all start at different places """,9.0,13
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I was on Loestrin for about 3 months after a year on generic OrthoCyclen. Initially it was a great switch because the last one made me extremely moody, but the new one had no emotional effects. The first two months we annoying because I was having breakthrough bleeding. By the 3rd month I finally had a normal cycle, but after finishing the 3rd pack I noticed a LOT of my hair was falling out! Apparently Loestrin is a high androgen pill that can cause hair loss, and with a history of hair loss in my family I should never have been on it in the first place. Please talk to you doctor about this side effect before starting; I&#039;ve lost over 20% of my hair in the last week and it may last another year.""",2.0,6
Fentanyl,Pain,"""I have been using Fentanyl for 4 years now. I have had low back surgery in 2001. In 2004 I was in auto accident where doctor said need low back and neck fusion. I said no thanks to surgery and started using fentanyl patch. Without patch I wouldn&#039;t be able walk, stand or much of anything else. Prior to auto accident I was very active work, kids, wife etc. With patch I&#039;m pretty close to prior accident.""",10.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Been on this pill for about 2 years. First birth control pill I&#039;ve ever been on, so I have nothing to compare it to. For about the first year, this pill was great. Never gained weight, never had acne. My hormones never seemed to go crazy. However, my periods have seemed to get worse with the pill. On average before the pill, my period came for 5 days. I didn&#039;t have major cramping or extremely heavy bleeding. On the pill, I seem to have the opposite. My cramps are so bad that sometimes I get in the fetal position on the bed and hold a heating pad to my stomach. I&#039;ve had periods skip before, but now for the past 3 or 4 months, I&#039;ve had spotting between periods. I get a period basically every 2 weeks now, and they last for 6-7 days.""",6.0,0
Venlafaxine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""This drug saved my life. No side effects and I can now move on with my life.""",10.0,41
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I took it after not using a condom just 4 days after my normal period. Later that day I felt sick, emotional, and dizzy. The next day I felt better. The second day I felt sick again, dizzy, nauseas, lower abdomen cramps, and very emotional. I woke up feeling depressed, then by the afternoon it turned to feeling edgy and angry like very intense PMS that I&#039;ve never experienced before. On the fifth day after taking it I started my period which lasted 5 days with heavy- to normal period bleeding. Then it tapered off to low flow spot bleeding, noticeable most when urinating or sex. Some days it&#039;s heavier than others, this is still going on 7 days after the 2nd period. It worked but it&#039;s miserable.""",5.0,31
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""Smoked cigarettes for over 20 years now i am free of nicotine and smoking for 1 year.
Thank you Champix.

I was a real addict.""",10.0,25
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I started to take this medicine in October 2009. I have had 2 kids and about 6 months after my second was born I decided I had to get this weight off! I weighed 218lbs when I started taking these and today I am at 185lbs. That is 32 pounds so far. I still have about 20 I would like to lose. I don&#039;t go to the gym or &quot;exercise&quot; everyday, but the pills give me more energy and I move around a lot more. I have the energy to get up and go when I would normally have a hard time getting motivated. I sometimes have to remind myself to eat because my food cravings are hardly there at all when I take the pill. I do notice that I get a dry mouth, but drinking water helps and I love this medication. I think it is amazing.""",8.0,24
Beyaz,Birth Control,"""I have been on BeYaz for 5 months now. I was switched from a normal hormone birth control because it caused terrible breakouts (which I had never had in my life) as well as severe mood swings. At first, I really liked BeYaz. It cleared my skin back up to normal and I didn&#039;t notice any changes. Now I am starting to get extremely agitated at the smallest things, crying for no reason, extreme headaches, and am getting cramps like I used to without birth control. I am considering getting off birth control altogether.""",6.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,None,"""This is a great pill if you want to significantly shorten your period, but not so great if you want clear skin or minimal PMS symptoms. The acne is ridiculous, and in my experience, it made me break out all throughout the month, not just around the time of my period. The mood swings were extremely noticeable. My boyfriend and I have never fought as much as when I was on this pill. 
 """,4.0,0
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Lutera for only two weeks but haven&#039;t had serious problems. I do feel a little moody sometimes and seem to wake up at 3 am just to go &quot;oh it&#039;s only 3 am&quot; and back to sleep. No weight gain or loss, nothing changed with my breasts, no acne, no spotting. I love it so far but just got switched to Aviane because of delivery issues. Very nervous about the switch but we&#039;ll see what happens. If it doesn&#039;t work I&#039;ll be back to Lutera for sure.""",9.0,2
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""Was on this for so long and once getting off of it, I had a hard time getting pregnant""",8.0,2
Tri-Previfem,Birth Control,"""I had many different side effects that I know are not normal.  I just started this medication and the side effects were horrible. Week 1- day 1 and 2 I started off abnormally tired and fatigued. Day 3,4,5 I was dizzy and had spells of hunger and being nauseous, randomly cried (  at separate times) on top of being drowsy and overly tired. Day 6,7, I got even more nauseous with cramping. Next week day 1 I had to urinate/pee all the time! Day 2 randomly cried, couldn&#039;t control pee plus had to pee all the time and hurt when I urinated day 3 all of those plus vagina was itchy. Day four had to pee  all time, stung when I peed, vagina was itchy/burned. Day five I was supper tired again and no burning/itching. NOT WORTH IT! Going to change meds.""",1.0,5
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""I am on week 2 of Pristiq and so far I am very irritable, no motivation and no sex drive. I have read the reviews and I am feeling more optimistic! Thanks everyone for posting! I really want to keep pushing through this.""",5.0,10
Quetiapine,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""This drug worked perfectly. It controlled all my symptoms, paranoia, visual and auditory hallucinations, tactile hallucinations and anxiety. Absolutely no weight gain. I lost 30 pounds on this medication and could not be happier that I tried the drug. It also works excellently for people with eating disorders, controlling their cravings and regulating their eating patterns. There were no sexual side effects. I never relapsed when I went off the medication with the help of my psychiatrist. Thank you makers of seroquel!""",10.0,29
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I have had a Mirena for a little over a month now. I was very scared about it after reading negative stories online.  However, my experience with Mirena has been mostly positive.  This past month I have had off and on light bleeding, my actual period lasted a couple days and was way lighter than I am used to.  My acne has improved a great deal (which is a huge positive).  My partner can&#039;t feel the strings. I did experience some occasional cramps, especially the first couple days after insertion (For Your Information insertion pain was minimal).  So glad it&#039;s working out because I paid hundreds of dollars out of pocket, since my insurance didn&#039;t cover it.""",8.0,10
Bunavail,Opiate Dependence,"""This medication gave me headaches from the very first dose. They lasted 3 weeks. I volunteered to try bunivail, so I stuck it out for 3 full months. I have to admit these have been the worst three months ever. I would sweat all day. Hot yet had the chills, I couldn&#039;t enjoy food. I forced myself to eat. I would start having withdrawals 4-5 hours after I took it. The ungodly hunk of slim that was left over after an hour would float all over my mouth. This drug sucks. Today I got put back on subs and I kid you not  I feel amazing. I am normal again, if I missed a dose of two of subs I was fine with this bunivail I had to do more than I was supposed to just to feel normal. I wouldn&#039;t recommend anyone to switch to this crap..""",1.0,24
Abilify,Depression,"""Felt human within days!""",9.0,43
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was on Cryselle for about 6 years. I had severe fatigue and lack of energy, was physically exhausted and drained no matter how much sleep I got, my hair was falling out like crazy, I had water retention and headaches, I was irritable and moody and I had extremely low sex drive. I eat healthy, exercise regularly, and have had my thyroid and blood sugar checked, as well as blood tests for anemia, etc, all came back normal. The fatigue and lack of energy was what really bothered me and after doing my own research I discovered this can all be related to my BC. I&#039;m now trying a new pill. Each person is different so what may work for someone may not work for someone else. The positives were my periods were very light and I did not get pregnant.""",2.0,9
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""But I experienced dry mouth and a ringing in my ears.""",8.0,32
Differin,Acne,"""I have been using Differin for over 4 months now and at first my skin was okay. It got rid of most pimples but there was never not one time where my face was completely flawless but now my acne is worse than its ever been. I feel like this happens to me with most products. It works at first and then makes my skin horrible. I am going to give Benzoyl Peroxide a try.""",1.0,7
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""Hi, I&#039;m female from UK, age 16. I was on fluoxetine for a while and whilst at first it helped with my moods but after a few months I didn&#039;t really get much out of it, anxiety and depression wise. A few months ago I was switched to citalopram and I can say it has been an absolute lifesaver. I suffer from extreme sensitivity and most stressful situations get me extremely anxious . I&#039;m not having a good time with school ATM but I&#039;m generally feeling like I can cope with it, and that I don&#039;t spiral off into mania and anxiety anymore when something bad happens. I have minimal symptoms of anxiety anymore, with heart fluttering, tummy ache and shaking almost gone when I should feel anxious. My moods have improved greatly and I love this meds.""",9.0,12
TriNessa,Acne,"""I have been on Ortho Tri-cyclen or its generic equivalents for about a year and a half ago as an acne treatment. The first few months starting it my skin saw no change/ even got a little worse but then right around that three month mark it started clearing up beautifully and now I only ever get one or two pimples the week before my period. I started the pill at the same time I started college, ended up gaining around 10 pounds my freshman year but I can&#039;t be sure how much of that was a result of the pill. No negative impact on emotions which was a nice surprise considering what I had heard from friends.""",8.0,2
Viibryd,Depression,"""I have only just begun taking Viibryd, and after one pill I already notice a difference, love it, My doctor has always directed me to take my anti-depressants at night for one of the biggest side effects is drowsiness. I did have a little bit of a hard time falling asleep, I was taking 200mg Zoloft for about 2 yrs and it just pooped out. I haven&#039;t had any side effects yet. I&#039;m very hopeful of this antidepressant. Although I did have one side effect my  muscles feel like I ran a country mile. I&#039;m hoping this gets better as I adjust to taking higher doses.""",10.0,11
Reglan,Migraine,"""I&#039;m surprised to see all of the negative comments about the reglan, Benadryl, toradol combo. It&#039;s been a life saver for me! When I&#039;ve gotten a terrible migraine that I couldn&#039;t shake, this was the only combo that could help me. I never experienced any bad side effects like the ones people have mentioned. I&#039;ve been given it several times while at the hospital and it has always gotten rid of my migraines without really any negative side effects. The only thing is that it makes me really sleepy.""",9.0,9
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Birth Control,"""I&rsquo;ve been on this birth control for about 4 years and have had a great experience with it. My boobs got a bit larger on it from a B cup to a D, don&rsquo;t think I gained too much weight, I am very active and have always stayed around the same weight, maybe 5-10 pounds more on it. I am pretty moody even before the pill, but I have noticed my PMS is worse on the pill, but it&rsquo;s still manageable. Never had a pregnancy scare and me and my boyfriend have unprotected sex the last 3 years.  Overall very effective and minimal side effects for me!""",9.0,3
Tadalafil,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have been taking 10mg Cialis, (Tadalafil) with great success.
Used to have huge problems years ago, to the point that I was considering surgery.
Many medications have terrible side effects like lowering your sexdrive, some even creating irreversible damage. 
I first found out years ago via the Internet, long before it got approved by the FDA, mentioned it to my Urologist, who was a professor at a university who approved it right away.
Medicare is not covering it and the pharmacy was trying to charge $286 for a month supply. 
This left me the only option to find an  pharmacy on the Internet where I get a year supply at a time keeping it in the freezer to preserve its potency. 
Great results for my prostate and my sex life.""",10.0,39
Strattera,ADHD,"""Been on Strattera for 3 months and can&#039;t wait to get off it! It had helped my concentration to an okay extent but I&#039;m having bizarre side effects such as leaking semen followed by testicular pain, paranoia, weird thoughts, anxiety and slight tics.

Not recommended for long term use!""",3.0,14
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""After many trials and error, I found that 200mg at bedtime is the best for me. I ran out of refills about 4 months ago and had to go without for another month before I could see a Dr. I know that&#039;s not safe but I had no choice. My family as well as myself could notice the difference in my mood swings within a week!""",8.0,12
Escitalopram,Borderline Personality Disorde,"""It&#039;s the only thing I&#039;ve found that helps with the impulsivity, anxiety and rage fits. It helps me function like a normal person. I do get side effects of having trouble getting to sleep and being a light sleeper with no dreams and yawning a lot. When first starting it I also experienced nausea for the first few days.""",9.0,3
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Overall I would say this medicine is very succesful in treating my depression.  However, ever since starting (5 months ago) I have insomnia and sexual difficulties.  These two problems are significant enough to where I am choosing to opt off this medicine.  That being said, these type of medicines have different side effects for each individual, i.e. there is no standard side effect.  I would highly recommend this medicine to anyone struggling with depression.  I wish I could stay on this medicine but unfortuantely my inability to sleep and have sex is enough to disturb my regular functioning (especially sleep).""",7.0,6
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I have had this medication 3 times now and on taking the very first tablet after about 5 hours it felt like I had been hit by a truck. Really fast heart, aching all over, couldn&#039;t even walk to the loo had to crawl on all fours, terrible headache, really bad flu symptoms. It lasted 24 hour for the heart rate to go down but 3 days for the larthagicness to go. Will definately not be taking these again, never felt so ill""",1.0,3
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got the Implanon about a year ago. In the beginning everything was wonderful and I had no symptoms. Then, about 7 months into it I started spotting, and my hair has stopped growing. After 5 months of straight spotting and gaining 25 pounds my doctor wants me off of it ASAP. This works for some people, but it definitely didn&#039;t work for me.""",5.0,0
Tofacitinib,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""This medication caused me to have major side effects and I do not recommend taking it to anyone.""",1.0,22
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Im a 22 year old college student and today, I received my Skyla IUD. I must say I, I  read so many reviews on the days leading up to my insertion. I was anxious and nervous about the pain and cramping. My nurse practicioner talked me throughout the whole process and I even had a nurse holding my hand. It was absolutely not painful at all, definitely uncomfortable but no pain. I did experience some moderate cramping but that subsided after 30 seconds. I&#039;m only on day 1 so I don&#039;t know what the next few days will hold but I&#039;m expecting some cramping. All in all, DON&#039;T be afraid to get this like I was!""",8.0,8
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""So I took the shot of august of 2015 and it was all good for a while. Then by the next year in august I got my shot. It had been a year since I was on it. Then for pretty much the next 3 months all I did was bleed. And it was very heavy. I had talked to my nurse and she said if it haven&#039;t gone down that something wasent right. Well when I went back to get my next shot and at this point I still had been bleeding and I was considering switching to something else. There was a different nurse there and we talked about switching me. So I got on the ortho cyclen 28s and I only bleed for the first like maybe 3 days and it was very light and the color was brown. And I haven&#039;t bleed since. The depo not only mucked me up but also decreased my sex with my man""",1.0,6
Azithromycin,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""I took for 5 days but it didn&#039;t help at all. Now starting Levofloxacin """,1.0,3
Ketorolac,Pain,"""Started taking toradol before diagnosed with fibromyalgia, it did little for my joint pain but helped some with my arthritis. For fibromyalgia it was pretty usless and I ended up after several long painful months having to go to opiates and chose to leave my job verses caring for patients while medicated.""",4.0,9
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got nexplanon in 11/14. It&#039;s been a few months &amp; it works great. No pregnancy scares &amp; no loss of sex drive. Unfortunately, side effects are heavily weighing on me. I have been so depressed ever since I got it. I don&#039;t feel like doing anything but cry. I have intense mood swings where within 5 minutes I&#039;ll change from excited to hating everything for no reason. It&#039;s even taking a toll on my relationship. I&#039;m thinking a about removing it in a few months if my mental state isn&#039;t better. If you are already depressed DO NOT get it.
PS: lots of breakouts to be had &amp; depigmentation on skin.""",6.0,0
Omacor,Hypertriglyceridemia,"""I use this medicine since several years now, and my triglyceride level has dropped 20-30. Also my cholesterol is OK now. I use 4 grams a day.""",9.0,28
Vascepa,Hypertriglyceridemia,"""Vascepa since 4/1/2013, 79 years old, T1 D since 1957. Other meds=40 mg/day Zocor&gt;20yrs; Insulin.   HbA1c =6.5; FBG=111 mg/dL.
Total Cholesterol=144 mg/dL;  TGCs=63 mg/dL;  HDL=61 mg/dL;  VLDL=13 mg/dL;  LDL-C=70 mg/dL;   C-reactive protein=2.2 mg/dL;  APO B=60mg/dL;  Lp-PLA2=216; EPA=7.0%;AA=5.3%;
EPA/AA ratio=1.3; DHA=2.1%; O-6/O-3 ratio=1.8;  O-3(EPA  DHA) Index=9.1%, optimal&gt;3.2%.
No side effects known; no aches; DES(dry eye) disappeared within 3-4 days 1st dose; walking speed is better, feel  more flexible. Vascepa is easy to use; PCP[I.M.] describes my health as excellent, and that Advanced CV risk parameters=excellent profile and optimally suppressed.""",10.0,12
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Tonight will mark my first week on Victoza.  I am on this medication primarily to get my blood sugars within normal range, with the added hope of weight loss.  I am amazed that within one week my numbers - fasting and non-fasting - are within normal range.  I hope this will continue to be the case.  I have been plagued by nausea and fatigue this first week.  We&#039;ll see what tonight&#039;s increase to 1.2 mg brings.  I also began to exercise on a daily basis.  I started out slow, and will continue to increase my activity.  My clothes are fitting me better, but I don&#039;t know exactly how much weight I&#039;ve lost.  I don&#039;t really want to know as in the past I have sabotaged myself when I began to loose weight.""",9.0,64
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""This drug will literally make you lose your mind. My coordination was off like I was temporary brain damaged or something crazy . You low life&#039;s who don&#039;t share that it&#039;s success rate and suicide is very common and Luckily I&#039;ve been through worse with my pain pill addiction. They only show 90% of there good reviews because this is all about and creating more customers. I also guarantee most these people that rated this as a 8 or higher were compensated to do so. It has warnings but they hide the real stories""",1.0,15
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Horrible burning and itching!
Never will buy this product again. 
This is the second day and it&#039;s so bad. I&#039;m not even sure it&#039;s working. 
Definitely not worth the pain.""",1.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Skeptical at first but I absolutely love it. On my third month and no side effects. Period starts like clock work 3 days after I take it out, and last about 3 days. I give it a 9 because I do dry out during intercourse, otherwise it&#039;s been great!""",9.0,15
Concerta,ADHD,"""Do yourself a favor and stay away from this drug. After being on this medication for about a month I began to experience auditory and visual hallucinations, appetite loss, insomnia and heart palpitations. It did nothing to relieve my ADHD either. Doc tried lowering the dosage and changing what time I would take it, but it made little difference. I flushed the rest down the toilet and stopped taking it after 6 months.""",1.0,30
Stribild,HIV Infection,"""I&#039;ve been taking Stribild for two months. My viral load is undetectable but I have had two noticeable side effects. The first is severe diahrea that lasts for several days, then clears up only to reappear several days to a week later. The second is very vivid and wild dreams.""",8.0,15
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""OK SO IF YOU DON&#039;T LISTEN TO THESE HORRIBLE REVIEWS AND YOU GET THE SHOT ANYWAY, YOU&#039;RE A NEW KIND OF SILLY. I got my first depo shot in April 2016. I started to notice a slight loss of sex drive after a few weeks. I then started bleeding moderately about 4 weeks in &amp; I never stopped bleeding (I&#039;d go for a maximum of 2 days without bleeding). Some days were light and only required a panty liner, some were heavy and required a super-plus tampon change every hour. I went back for a second shot in July 2016 because my Dr. said it was just my body getting used to the shot. Guess what? That was rubbish. I now go a max of one week between bleeding and it&#039;s been almost 9 months since my last shot HAHA I want to sue the creators of this drug""",1.0,3
Adderall,ADHD,"""It makes me not able to sleep, irritable, and when I take I just don&#039;t feel like me.""",2.0,47
Lidoderm,Pain,"""First time in years I was pain free 
Better than an pain medicine I have ever used""",10.0,13
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""The day after I started taking this I started having major leakage and had no warning.  I also had diarrhea but thought it was something I ate.   I have been off of it for 5 days and still peeing while I sleep, while I walk. It&#039;s annoying. Plus I still have the UTI.  Not a fan of this medication.""",1.0,9
Paroxetine,Depression,"""Very effective for reducing anxiety and obsessive compulsive thoughts. However, it causes constipation. You shouldn&#039;t stop taking this medication suddenly as it causes withdrawal symptoms (nausea, diarrhea, dizziness and zaps).""",8.0,2
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""This medication is definitely not for everyone. Be careful when you take it for the first few times and make sure you are close to a restroom! I have struggled with constipation my whole life and my dr finally gave me linzess to try. About 2-3 hours after taking the medication I have at least 2 BMs that are diarrhea. And the gas it creates is horrible for me and everyone around me. I have been taking this medication for one week and I can&#039;t even continue to see if it will subside because it is just too terrible. To the point that I am scared I will have an &#039;accident&#039; at work. My point to others is - beware.""",7.0,28
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve been taking topamax for over 10 years.  At first I  lost 30 pounds.  YIKES ! I stabilized and gained back some weight to a good weight for me. A few times I&#039;ve had tingling in my fingers that lasted avery short duration. I &#039;ve been a chronic migraine sufferer for over 30 years.  Started at 20 and I&#039;ll be 54 soon. Like many...I &#039;ve been to many Dr&#039;s and tried too many meds. This was the only thing that worked. Thankfully, for me, the side effects were minimal. Just because you have one bad experience, don&#039;t suffer. Find something.  Meditation. ..something. You deserve a better life. We wouldn&#039;t be on this board if we didn&#039;t want to discourage or encourage someone else. Keep trying to live pain free.""",10.0,82
Migranal,Migraine,"""I give it a 10 because I was about to jump off a bridge in order to break the 18 day migraine I had up until this morning. It took 3 days of Migranal but I am FINALLY through the pain. I tried two rounds of steriods, Maxalt up to 3x&#039;s/day for 2 weeks, and FINALLY this worked. Although I am cautiously optimistic, this is the longest I have gone in 18 days without the debilitating pain that became so severe I was willing to go to very extreme measures to get it to stop. Thank goodness my Neurologist thought of it.""",10.0,30
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""Victoza is all the things everone says. Burping, Nausea, Sleepiness No food cravings oh yeah and you lose your appetite and tons of weight and so much more. That was my goal... I am down 20 lbs in 4 weeks. I will suck it up so I can for once take something that will actually help me lose this awful weight and rid me of this Diabetes nightmare. One thing I can say is, it is not for whimps.""",10.0,46
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""After four years of trying different medications such as the &#039;dabber&#039;, lotion the pill, two gels and tablets I have been perscribed Duac and I really hope it work! Had my first lot tonight so hopefully it might help!""",9.0,2
Percocet,Pain,"""I was diagnosed with bursitis of the hip.  I was in severe pain and went to go see multiple doctors before even being diagnosed. I was given Vicodin, Tramadol and an Anti inflammatory drug.  None of them did the trick.  After months of being in pain and to continuously argue with my Doctor that those prior pills were working he prescribed me Percocet.  It works wonders.  The first encounter with it made me feel really nauseous but once I was able to lie down it was amazing.  I don&#039;t feel as though I am &quot;high&quot; on it but do feel as though I am back to my fun loving self.  My libido has increased and I am sleeping much better.  I work the graveyard shift and it&#039;s hard enough to sleep and this puts and keeps me asleep.  Awesome to say the least.""",10.0,20
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I suffer from SAD and in the winter it sometimes felt like I could actually feel the darkness, especially on dreary days. I&#039;ve been on Lexapro for 3 years and it has worked great. I only feel a tinge of &quot;heaviness&quot; if it stays dreary for several days, but even then it is nothing like it used to be.""",9.0,52
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""I&#039;m not even one to leave reviews but I feel people need to know what they&#039;re getting into with this one! Took this at 4.30PM went about my day and Felt IMMENSE stomach cramps in my upper abdominal area by about 6.00! OMGGGGG. Went to the toilet 3 times in about half an hour with watery diarrhoea and laid in bed dying for a couple of hours. The cramps were so bad I called 111 and literally got my bible out and prayed because I personally felt like it was unbearable. Didnt eat or drink anything after taking the medicine. The pain has now subsided and its 8.00. I&#039;m praying it doesn&#039;t come back """,8.0,6
Primidone,Benign Essential Trem,"""Beta blockers don&#039;t work, tried primidone recently.  Started at 150 mg, now up to 250 mg, 50% improvement.  I&#039;m not sure if I want to take this long term for 50% improvement.  I have gotten by most of the time just dealing with my tremors.  But I&#039;m so tired of having them!""",4.0,31
Paxil,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Paxil (20 mg) since 2000 at the age of 15 and have been on it ever since. I was always an anxious kid but my anxiety became debilitating at the beginning of high school and I would occasionally vomit in the morning due to anxiety and also experienced heart palpitations. After a physical and an echocardiogram revealed that I was physically healthy I began seeing a Psychiatrist who diagnosed me with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder and he prescribed me Paxil. After about two weeks of feeling run down and kind of flu-like it began working. I really don&#039;t have any side effects and I still experience a wide range of emotions, even anxiety, though it is manageable.""",9.0,32
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am very happy with this pill. My periods are practically non-existent, I have no negative side effects that I can speak of and it even made my boobs bigger!""",8.0,8
Zoloft,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I was prescribed Zoloft in late of 2008 and I have been on it ever since.  I have a minor case if OCD which is all in my head. I tend to be obsessive with repetitive thoughts and if I don&#039;t think about it then I basically freak out with anxiety. I know it&#039;s so weird, but I guess God made everyone unique in their own way. 
Anyway, did Zoloft help me? I must say definitely YES. Although my OCD does come back from time to time, it is no where nearly as bad now compared to how it used to be. The repetitive thoughts have decreased by about 80% and that is more then I can ever ask for. However, I experience weird side effects when I forget to take it like nausea, light headedness and &quot;brain zaps.&quot; Got to take the good with the bad I guess.""",6.0,62
Doxylamine / pyridoxine,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""This sent me to the hospital!!! I was on my second pregnancy and my OB prescribed Diclegis for my morning sickness, which feels more like all day sickness. I decided to wait till night time to take 1 instead of 2 because it said it caused drowsiness and my toddler was 1 at the time. So I wake up at 4am feeling extremely flushed, I could feel my blood pumping through my body! My heart is racing out of control. I honestly thought I was having a heart attack! I called 911 and the paramedics said my HR was at 120. Once I got to the ER I started to hyperventilate to the point where I couldn&#039;t walk, talk, and my extremities became stiff. OB laughed at me didn&#039;t believe any of my side effects, fired him, never took it again! Don&#039;t recommend it!""",1.0,1
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve been on ambient for a year.  When I first started taking it , it work great,  only thing I would wake up and eat during the night and not know it, the next morning I would find the evidence.  The past week I have got to where it&#039;s not working like now it&#039;s 4:30 am and I&#039;m not asleep yet!!  I&#039;m on 5m so wondering if maybe I should ask doc to raise it to 10. I&#039;m just afraid if I go up 5 more if it will give me any weird side effects.  But I can&#039;t keep doing this, I need sleep!""",3.0,16
Mometasone,Eczema,"""I have eczema in my ear canal and have suffered for years... Doctors had no idea what I had... But elecon clears up a flare up over night!!! It&#039;s amazing!!!""",10.0,10
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the implant for close to a year now, had spotting/bleeding in the first month but have been period free since then which is a plus! The downside of it is it makes my anxiety a thousand times worse. I&#039;ve held off thinking I&#039;ll get over it it&#039;ll get better but it never does and with my anxiety being so bad I never wanted to call my doctor.  I finally came to my wits end with it and I&#039;m having it removed tomorrow. I&#039;m so excited to be myself again! It also gave me a low sex drive, weight gain and mild acne. Thinking about staying off birth control for awhile and having my body just get back to normal! Everybody is different and I wish this would have worked for me but it&#039;s a no go""",2.0,5
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have been on pretty much every birth control pill out there, all with side effects that were serious enough for me to have to go off of them. I started taking Yasmin and for the first time I had no break through bleeding, no side effects. I was on it for about two years when I decided to go off of it to have a baby. I used a back up method for about 6 months and then tried to get pregnant. One night, one try and I was pregnant. So I think it works well at preventing pregnancy! When the time came to go back on the pill I was concerned I wouldn&#039;t be able to get it because of all the stuff I&#039;ve been hearing. My doctor said that there are increased risks but that the risks are minimal, especially given that I&#039;m under 35 and don&#039;t smoke.""",9.0,8
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""So I&#039;m 21, I&#039;m on my second implant. I loved implanon first time around. I don&#039;t have my period at all, I&#039;ve never really had any crazy side affects until this second time around. I recommended all my friends get it. They must have changed it. I got my second one replaced about 3 months ago. I&#039;ve had crazy weight gain and I&#039;m eating better than ever and exercising. My feet, ankles, feet and face have been swelling. I&#039;m very disappointed second time around. I&#039;m actually getting it removed tomorrow. Everyone is going to react differently. So maybe this second implant is just a different reaction.""",7.0,5
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve slowly gone up from 100 to 150 etc to where I am now at 450 mg each night. Between the Dr. that originally put me on it to the newish Dr. they messed up my dosage but I&#039;m back to 450mg now. During the times of the mess up, I would run out of trazodone and stay up for days on end until I finally caved and went to the local Pharmacy and was buying everything that I used to take over the counter. I got zero relief...I highly recommend this medication..from being upped on the dosage for the past many many years it does make you feel groggy to begin but only lasts about a week maximum two.""",9.0,77
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have lost 26lbs during the past six months. I didn&#039;t work out consistently, I am going to to continue to take it as I still have more I want to lose.""",9.0,9
Mobic,Osteoarthritis,"""Been on this 15mg in the morning, once a day. It helps my knees from swelling, tried others NSAIDs, but came back to meloxicam 15mg. Some people can get twice a day at 7.5mg.""",9.0,132
Tambocor,Atrial Fibrillation,"""I used it for 6 years.  After 3 years I started having peripheral vision problems of tiny white moving spots.  I assumed it was an eye problem, but my ophthalmologists didn&#039;t see a reason.  It is a side effect of this medicine.""",9.0,98
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was scareddddd when I was first prescribed Aviane then I looked up the reviews! They made me extremely hesitant to try it. However, I&#039;ve been on it for almost 6 months now and I have not had 1 side effect or symptom. My body hasn&#039;t reacted negatively towards it AT ALL! my period has shortened and lightened up! It&#039;s usually 7+ days and I can now count on it being a solid 4/5 days long. I&#039;m very satisfied! EVERYONES body is different &amp; mine is in favor of Aviane! 

God Bless""",10.0,18
Copper,Birth Control,"""Okay so the paragard work well to prevent pregnancy i had it for 3 years. Love it and it didnt mess with my period at all much besides increase cramps. But 3 years into having the paragard something strange started to happen. I dont know if it was the iud but im thinking it was cause a month after removal i felt just like my old self. I was so dizzy, headaches when i went to bed and when i woke up, fatigue bad, mood swings where i was angry then crying for now reason, i lost half of my hair it was coming out in clumps, panic attacks that resembled strokes no joke my hands would turn into claws and i seize up.  I had blood work done and even had dr. Think it was a brain or adrenal tumor. But no... IUD came out and 3 weeks later I&#039;m back.""",6.0,6
Tussionex Pennkinetic,Cough,"""I have chronic bronchitis and when I get a cold and let it go too long, the chronic bronchitis shows itself and if I don&#039;t recognize the onset soon enough, pneumonia --single or double- is the result.  My doctor prescribed Tussionex five years ago and it has become my &quot;go to&quot; medicine--if used early, it allows me to sleep, cough less throughout the night. While it does not cure the bronchitis, it allows the body to do its work by allowing you to rest without coughing.  I have one bit of advice - do not abuse this medication - regardless of what the prescription says--one teaspoon (2 ML) a day preferably before bedtime is the only way you should take it.  I use it very sparingly because of it&#039;s expense and because it always works for me.""",10.0,20
Gas-X,Gas,"""Great medication! Works fast too. I&#039;ve had no side effects. I use it everyday after meals. I do pass gas after taking this but it relieves gas pain.""",10.0,111
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I am 24 years old. No children and I&#039;m not looking to have children within the next few years. The insertion was practically painless and I didn&#039;t even bruise. I only had a little bit of nausea and cramping the day after insertion. I did not have this placed during my period but about 15 days after. I have had no breakthrough bleeding and I&#039;m very happy with my choice. """,10.0,2
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I have been using the Mirena for almost 5 years. Before starting it, I had problems with low iron due to heavy bleeding. At one point, my ferritin level was 4. With the use of iron supplements I got it up to 30. After using the Mirena for a few years, my ferritin is now over 80. I have almost no bleeding--usually I menstruate around every 34-35 days, but it&#039;s so light I don&#039;t need any liners. I had very little discomfort with the insertion. I will be getting a second one inserted in December. After that, I may be through menopause, since I am now 46. It&#039;s great. I highly recommend it.""",10.0,15
Loratadine / pseudoephedrine,Nasal Congestion,"""I found Alavert to be extremely affective with two side effects and depending on how bad you feel they might not bother you. I noticed I had a ton of energy and couldn&#039;t go to sleep so I found myself cleaning. My house is better because of it. I also found myself getting up to pee almost every hour once I feel asleep. All in all it relieved my headache, dizziness and nasal congestion.""",9.0,3
Dalfampridine,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Ampyra is the only drug that has been helpful to me with the exception of Tysabri which I was forced to quit. I have been diagnosed with MS for over 10 years and have gone from RRMS to SPMS over the past three years or so. I  read about Ampyra a number of years ago but was afraid to try it because of all the side effects. I wish I had tried it along time ago! I used to walk hugging the wall for balance and sometimes used a cane. I have only been on it for two weeks now and my balance is hundred percent better.  I do not use the wall at all. I also have a left arm that wants to contract up so that it I hold it in front of my abdomen. I have noticed in the last day or so that my arm no hangs  almost straight. Don&#039;t be afraid, try it!""",10.0,39
Zovia,Birth Control,"""I was on Beyaz before switching to Zovia. I switched because my periods were so light that tampons were painful and pads were too much protection. On Zovia, my periods are even lighter, lasting a max of 2-3 days with an extremely light almost nonexistent flow, larger breasts, oily skin on my face, weight gain in my abdomen and thighs, &amp; constant bloating. However, my acne has not reappeared since being on Zovia. Thinking about switching birth control. These light periods make me fear I&#039;m pregnant.""",7.0,3
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I use to get in fights all the time!!  My doctor prescribed Lexapro and I haven&#039;t been in a fight in 2 straight days.""",10.0,13
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I am on my 2nd day using Abreva&reg;, so far so good. I like how it numbs the area and stops the Itching. Very Relieving! In regards to &quot;quicker healing&quot;, It has helped in avoiding a larger breakout. My breakout isn&#039;t as big and nasty as it gets without treatment so I am pleased so far, some things work different for others so I can only speak for myself but it never hurts to try!""",8.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Do not take Jolessa. I have always been 126 lbs, 6 months after taking jolessa my weight is 132 lbs. My period got worse after the 3 months of taking jolessa. it last 12 days and very heavy period. I do not recommend this birth control pills.""",1.0,5
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""Caused horrible testicle / reproductive / urinary pain and swelling""",1.0,15
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I had struggled back and forth for 5 years will opiates. I lost everything I had in my life, my home, jobs, cars, plenty of money, and even my family, my kids included. I decided to try and quit them myself with no success. I then went to a suboxone doctor who had me on 2 strips a day. I have been successfully on Suboxone for a year now with no relapse. Things in my life have also started to come back together. Suboxone has been a true life changer for me.""",10.0,46
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""So I get on this shot to control my bleeding since I was going on vacation and I didn&#039;t want to be on my period while on vacation. I was so crazy to get on this shot because my tubes are tied but my period was out of control so I got on the shot. Why did I do this to myself. I took my first shot on 9/11/15 started bleeding 10/14/15 I kept bleeding so I called the doctor to ask her what to do she said to take 4 ibuprofen pills 3 times a day and it should slow it down... Nope never stopped so I decided to get another shot... What was I thinking doing that... To this day 12/12/15 I&#039;M STILL BLEEDING SINCE 10/14/15 my attitude is thru the roof, my marriage is suffering, I&#039;m depressed cuz I&#039;ve gained so much weight, I have constant headaches, etc""",1.0,19
Depakote,Epilepsy,"""Taking Depakote for grand mal seizures since I was 12. I&#039;m 28 it has always worked unless I don&#039;t take it. It thinned out my hair, made me gain 15 lbs and makes me really tired.  I take 1000 mg a day. It is very toxic for your liver, you really should not drink on it! Working out helps with battling the tiredness. Hoping to switch to Lamictal again. I hate the side effects but it works great for grand mal seizures!""",7.0,29
Amerge,Migraine,"""I have suffered with migraines for over 10 years, was presribed Imatrex, which gave some relief, before being given Amerge. Usually the migraine would return within 4 hours. My headaches usually last between 4-5 days. With Amerge, if taken at the first sign of the headache, I can have relief for 24 hours at a time. Much better control. Side effects are very minimal, some nausea, but hard to tell from the migraine itself. Try it, it&#039;s is definitely worth it. Also, see if there are food triggers.""",10.0,23
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Had it inserted an hour ago.  All good. Took 1 Valium and 2 Nurofen one hour prior.  Have bicornuate uterus, significantly retroverted, no kids and am 46.  Had it done during my period which is the norm in Australia.  Inserted speculum and .Dr washed the cervix and gave 4 local anaesthetic injections into the cervix.  Deep breath then cough really helped when she did each injection.  Pain 4/10. As there is adrenalin in the local anaesthetic can make heart race and legs shake.  Stopped after a couple of mins.  Not uncomfortable. Dr Inserted Mirena, stung a little and then voila finished - 15 mins total. RN held my hand, distracted me and reassured me.  Very professional.  Totally different than what I expected after all the alarmist stories.""",10.0,2
Ceftriaxone,Pneumonia,"""Had a 102 degrees temp for 4 days, 101 degrees for 4 days. Felt like I was coughing up my lungs and could not catch my breath. Sounded like a gurgling sound in my lungs all the time. Was the worst I ever felt. Went to Dr. and got a shot and within 6 hrs I was ready to go cut the grass.""",10.0,32
Brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""nothing better after 2 days, still coughing a lot""",1.0,5
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I tend to get a sinus infection at least twice a year. The only thing that helps me during this time is Musinex D. However, after the first time taking it and not being able to sleep I decided to take one pill every 6 hours instead of 2 pills every 12. Taking it this way allows me to breath and still be able to sleep at night. For me it is a miracle worker.""",8.0,11
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m lucky as I live In the U.K. And we don&#039;t have to pay for our medication. Before I started taking normal quetiapine 600 mg at night for bipolar 1, I was completely manic. I thought the government was poisoning our food. Aliens from out of space were trying to take over the government. I was trying to invent a virus to take over everybody&#039;s computer to save the world. Couldn&#039;t hold a relationship. Family and friends disowned me because I was wild especially if I drank alcohol but just after 7 weeks of taking quetiapine I&#039;ve totally got life In perspective and even laugh about the way I was. The racing thoughts are much more manageable. At first this really knocks you out. But say after 3 weeks it starts working or did for me.""",8.0,16
Euflexxa,,"""In April 2014 my knees just simply gave out.  No cartilidge the doc said.  Tried cortisone,it did absolutely nothing.  Started Euflexxa Jul &#039;14.  Got 1 shot a week, 3 weeks straight.  Felt better, still limped, could not put weight on it, but it was better. Jan 2015 took 2nd series of 3 shots.  It got better again...limp reduced, could put more weight on it.  Just got my 3rd series over past 3 weeks.  Instantly with the first shot my knee felt better...vast improvement.  Second shot, even better.  About 5 days after the second shot it has been 2 days and all of a sudden I realized, wow I haven&#039;t had any knee pain in 2 straight days!  So much, so I FORGOT about my knees!  Take time but it works!!""",9.0,54
Doxycycline,Acne,"""Only got a 5 because it worked amazingly with my cystic acne, but after almost 3 months the side effects have become unbearable. My chest and throat hurt like hell, swallowing water feels like I tried to eat a brillo pad. I&#039;ve been avoiding eating because it hurts so much. Doctor took me off it, but says my body has to heal up on it&#039;s own. If you start having stomach problems, beware. I told my doctor and she said to take it with food and I&#039;ll be fine. BULL! This throat is chest pain is almost as bad as when I got my tonsils out. My Primary Care recommended birth control as an alternative. We&#039;ll see how that works.""",5.0,6
Celexa,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on Celexa for almost 3 years now and I&#039;m very happy with the results in regards to my depression. Most of the sideffects went away after the first year but it has definitely altered my sleep and I have absolutely no sex drive. I would highly recommend it for effectiveness but if you&#039;re not okay with living with some side effects it may not be for you.""",8.0,25
Flomax,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I used Flomax for about 2 yrs. I woke up every hour to pee and could not wait, lack of sleep was making me tried and sleepy every morning. I lost the ability to hold back urine and wet my pants twice before quitting. I never saw any improvement with my symptoms %u2013 low flow, hard to start flow, stopped and started each time.""",2.0,56
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I feel like most of the reviews that say they had panic attacks on it is because they had reduced or stopped a benzo Xanax, kolanapin, valum. I am on Xanax and feel a difference after taking buspar for a while. My doctor did not take me off the xanax or lower the dose but said see how you feel. I also have a non addicting personality but I am dependent on the medication ill admit. i feel that most of you should have started taking the buspar and took the benzo as well because you might be feeling the anxiety more because of that not the new medication. You are withdrawing. These medications need to be slowly weened off and only after the new meds have started working. I feel bad you guys didn&#039;t give it a chance because of your Drs.""",6.0,24
Clonazepam,Panic Disorde,"""It helps calm me so I don&#039;t panic. I think it&#039;s wonderful.
It&#039;s in the same family as Xanax.""",6.0,32
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 17 and I got skyla put in 8 months ago and it&#039;s been bad ever since. It didn&#039;t help my period at all. I still get awful cramps and it has made my period last at least two weeks sometimes longer! I&#039;ve been back to the doctor three times since insertion and they have found nothing wrong with it. I&#039;m scheduling my appointment to get it taken out this week. I&#039;d rather have to worry about taking the pill every day instead of paying so much for pads and tampons every month!""",2.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got my Kyleena August 4th and so far my experience has been great. I had been on the pill, and the bar that&#039;s been in your arm for birth control and so far this is by far my favorite. Insertion was very painful for me but I&#039;ve never had a pap smear or anything similar to what getting an IUD is like. I had super bad cramps for about 3-4 hours and some light bleeding. My doctor gave me 4 ibuprofen to take after the insertion and said to take 2 extra strength Tylenol once I got home. After I took the two Tylenol and napped, I felt a ton better and only had light cramps. Second day, I barely spotted and had minimal cramping and today I have no spotting/bleeding and no cramps. All in all, the pain was worth it and I&#039;m SO happy I got the Kyleena""",10.0,3
Tessalon Perles,Cough,"""Ok I am x ems/fire/law enforcement person .I am medically retired from this profession. I drive a commercial vehicle for a living now. I am also a heart patient/diabetic type 2. I get to drive all over the US and Canada. I have read numerous statements that  it doesn&#039;t work or does work. No it may not work for all. I started Monday taking this. It has slowed my hacking down quite a bit. I have not had any side effects of any yet. I&#039;m about to have triple bypass done. I have tried over counter I found only one bottle of med I could legally use that worked. This seems to work for me at this. I will comment at least twice more  . I will use it up to my surgery date and a comment to all to how good it was or bad. Everyone is different meds.""",9.0,3
Eskalith,Bipolar Disorde,"""Eskalith (Lithium) is by far the most effective drug for bipolar disorder.""",10.0,51
Bupropion,Depression,"""Was taking Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) 150mg in AM &amp; Zoloft (sertraline) 150mg at night.  There was a miscommunication at my pharmacy so was out of Zoloft over a holiday weekend (3 days).  It was the best miscommunication ever!  With solely the Wellbutrin XL I have my old self back minus the anxiety &amp; depression.  I wake-up refreshed. I  have more energy. I&#039;m not napping every day or extremely lethargic.  I&#039;m excited to exercise, my libido is back &amp; I&#039;m calm and happy.  It also has seemed to help with my food cravings, extra bonus.""",9.0,63
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,Birth Control,"""Overall this was a good pill for me. The only reason I stopped taking it was because i wanted to switch to a form of birth control that i didnt have to take everyday. At first for maybe the first two weeks I felt more depressed but after that I felt the same as usual. I did spot through pretty much the whole second month BUT that has happened with every birth control I have been on, so I think it is just my body. There was also a mild increase in acne toward the end of the first pack but it went away and my skin became very clear. This pill was also helpful for excess hair growth that i have in certain areas. It was a helpful pill for my pms symptoms and to regulate my periods.""",9.0,2
Combivent,"COPD, Maintenance","""I&#039;ve been using Combivent since 2000 up to now but not on a regular basis, only during severe asthma attack and it gives immediate relief.""",9.0,27
Vaniqa,Hirsutism,"""I&#039;m thrilled with this product. After using for 6 weeks I have gone 7 days without have to remove facial hair. I have blond hair so hence laser wouldn&#039;t work for me. After going through the menopause I was having to pluck almost daily, I was staggered at the speed the hair was growing. I heard about this product googling methods of hair removal, and found out it was available on prescription in the UK. I went to my GP, thinking I would have to beg to get it prescribed as it&#039;s very expensive. My GP was extremely sympathetic and happily agreed, and wished me good luck, as I believe sadly it doesn&#039;t work for everyone. I really hope more and ladies hear about this product. Absolute life saver!!""",10.0,0
Xanax,Depression,"""Autumn depression""",10.0,1
Tramadol,Back Pain,"""I took two tramadol and had the best night&#039;s sleep for longer than I can remember.  I have chronic back pain I got from from when I was younger where I was in a tournament fight. I am 40 now with a kid and working 50 plus hours per week (mostly sitting down). I have taken everything and been in physical therapy and nothing seems to work.  I hate being in a fog of the other narcotics. I want to enjoy my life and my family not be oblivious to it.  This is amazing. I don&#039;t want side effects so I&#039;ll keep it to a minimum.""",10.0,161
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Stated taking Lexapro 10/22/2015. Immediately afterward, could not achieve an erection or an orgasm.""",1.0,15
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I feel very conflicted about this medication. For about 80% of the day it helps me to be more stable and less reactionary. But then every day or every other day I have a breakdown and start sobbing, get very moody and paranoid, accuse my partner of not loving/caring about me, want to self harm and die. It has helped my chronic pain and doesn&#039;t cause me to dissociate constantly like many antidepressants do. However, I&#039;m not sure it&#039;s worth it because of the breakdowns, but I&#039;m scared to go off of it because I heard withdrawal is awful. I am just about ready to give up on medication altogether at this point.""",4.0,24
Dalmane,Insomnia,"""I had chronic insomnia and the Doctor tried Ambien, Lunesta, and some other hypnotic which the name escapes me right now. Those drugs (for me anyway) are worthless. I would get up in morning and find a mess in kitchen, (I live alone) and no memory of fixing food. Furthermore, began having terrible dreams/nightmares. So Doctor tried me on Dalmane, he said it has been on market for many years. It worked great. No &#039;hangover&#039;. Slept 6 hours straight for first time in months.""",10.0,123
Terazosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I was taking 1mg of Doxazosin, for about a year, for my urine stream.  I went off this and went to Terazosin, when the Doxazosin became unavailable.  Taking 1mg of Terazosin, for 3 months worked very well, a strong urine stream and sexual functions were improved, the best in a few years. Then the product became unavailable an was put on 0.4 mg of Tamsulosin, within 15 days my urine stream and sexual functions reverted back to 4 months prior.  I complained to my doctor and found another pharmacy selling Terazosin.  I have been on the pill for 3 days and waiting for the product to adjust to previous levels.  Remember if it works, don&#039;t change, you&#039;ll be disappointed.""",10.0,14
Divalproex sodium,Mania,"""This drug really helped me! I noticed a huge difference almost immediately and so did others around me. It helped me put down the bottle and focus on daily tasks along with not freaking out on other drivers with road rage as I previously would do. I would definitely recommend trying it, at least. As far as the weight gain aspect, that&#039;s kind of in my favor because it was always hard for me to keep weight on/gain weight. So I&#039;m happy to gain some weight. I gained about 10 lbs in a week or two. That being said, it has become a chore to constantly be eating &amp; only eating healthy foods due to my extremely high triglycerides (genetic).""",8.0,0
Lunesta,Insomnia,"""Works great I love it.""",10.0,30
Pyridostigmine,Dysautonomia,"""I&#039;ve been on 30mg of Mestinon two times a day for about three months, I had diarrhea the first few days, more shortness of breath, and some drowsiness, after that I started noticing improvement in my cognition (the worst part of my dysautonomia &amp; Fibromyalgia, to me), and I am able to keep &#039;doing&#039; things longer than I could before.  I do notice when it begins to wear off and I may go up to three times a day on it.  I&#039;m very pleased.  The only negative I have is big increase in eyelid twitching, and awful muscle spasms in my feet.  My neurologist has had me start B-6 for this and it helps a lot.""",8.0,9
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;m 41 and started having acne problems in my mid-30s. Lots of little bumps and zits. After years of it getting worse, despite efforts with ProActiv etc, I finally went to a dermatologist. I have been on this medication for about 5 months, plus azelaic acid in the morning and tretinoin at night. This combination is working - my skin is nearly clear! Downsides: it does hurt the stomach a bit on an empty stomach. Recently I&#039;ve had an yeast infection, so I laid off the antibiotic for a few days to see what would happen - zits started sneaking back, so now I&#039;m downing yoghurt, and slathering on the sunscreen...so worth it!""",9.0,2
Guaifenesin,ibromyalgia,"""52 currently, Fibromyalgia began about 16 yrs ago.. Last few years have been really tough, and in discussing at deer camp with friends, one of them mentioned Mucinex. Read up, bought the 600 and raised it to 1200&#039;s the next week. My pain is at least reduced by 50%! I&#039;m hearing other supplements in conjunction could help even more but for the moment I&#039;m very pleased to have been told about Mucinex!""",8.0,86
Fluvoxamine,Depression,"""No terrible side effects other than extremely reduced libido and some nausea/weakness.""",7.0,7
Moxifloxacin,Pneumonia,"""Was put on moxifloxacin for bronchitis and pneumonia. Only on day 3 of the medication, however, I feel extremely disoriented and dizzy, with nausea that come and go. Feel that my lungs have cleared up a little so far so it is effective.""",7.0,7
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&rsquo;d been taking Gianvi for years without any issues then my pharmacy randomly switched me to Nikki. I&rsquo;ve been using it for the last 2 months and since I&rsquo;ve started using it, I&rsquo;ve had frequent migraines, mood swings, acne, and weight gain. None of these occurred while taking Gianvi.""",2.0,3
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve suffered with undiagnosed bipolar 2 for almost 3 decades. For almost 20 years I was on various antidepressants that didn&#039;t work, and made my depression worsen.
My primary doctor suggested I see a psychiatrist for my lingering depression. Due to the stigma of mental illness, I put it off, but finally saw a psychiatrist.  She diagnosed my condition,  and I started a low, 25 mg dosage of lamotrigine. My dosage will slowly increase over the next 6 months to a year. The first time I entered the psychiatrist&#039;s office, I was filled with melancholy and regret.  My first follow up visit to the psychiatrist, I was filled with hope and resilience.""",10.0,79
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on probably at least 20 different forms of birth control for one reason or another, usually due to painful cramps and heavy flow.  I&#039;ve noticed in the almost 2 years of taking it, my period is down to 2 days that I get 4 times a year.  I get severely depressed for one day, the day I go off of them to get my period, and my cramps are not as bad as they usually were. They are now about a 6 on a 1-10 scale when they had been a 12 in the past.  Overall, pretty pleased with it.  I have gained about 10 lbs over 2 years but like most women have said, it&#039;s water retention.  I have a very healthy libido and haven&#039;t had any spotting.""",9.0,10
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been on every ADHD medication under the sun. After heavily abusing adderall and lying to my doctors, I broke out in a huge body rash that went all the way up to my face. I didn&#039;t like the way adderall made me feel. Like a zombie. I was wide awake, felt euphoric, but I didn&#039;t do anything. I just sat there for hours chainsmoking while on my phone. I decided to try straterra. I love it! It does everything adderall did minus the tweaky stimulant effect. And, I can&#039;t abuse it :) my adhd is under control,  my depression disappeared, and I feel like myself again.""",8.0,74
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I got Prep down within 15 minutes, then I drank 32 ounces of water over the next 30 minutes-they told me I had to get this all down within one hour-all of a sudden my stomach got bloated and started making noises and then the nausea came full force with mouthwatering and fierce chills and I ran to the bathroom and I vomited twice.  I never expected this to happen because I never read the reviews until now.  45 minutes later I had a little bit of diarrhea, then a regular bowel movement, then about an hour later watery diarrhea, then full force liquid. Woke up at 4 AM nervous and did the 5 AM dose,  this time holding my nose as I took five swigs each time,  followed by water swishing around my mouth to get taste out. Prep works faster the Second time""",5.0,16
Viagra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I was curious about Viagra for a few years every time my doctor asked if &quot;everything is still working&quot;. I finally asked for a prescription, and wish I had asked sooner. My wife and I are in mid-60s and Viagra is making me totally dependable in the bedroom again, several times per week. Wife cuts 100 mg pills into quarters, which makes the cost bearable. Planning a session ahead of time adds to the excitement. It is great to be rock-hard again, and my climaxes are more intense. No side effects, except increased sensitivity to sunlight and a bluish tint. I highly recommend it to any guy who thinks he needs help.""",10.0,73
Amitriptyline,Pain,"""I can&#039;t believe that after 3 years of severe widespread neuropathic pain of unknown origin, I am sleeping 8-10 hours and have had total pain reduction from about a 8 at worst to now a 1.5
I&#039;ve only been on 10 mg at night for 3 days. I hope it&#039;s not coincidence or placebo affect. 
A bit drowsy and a dizzy spell today. But completely worth it. 
I&#039;m falling asleep faster now. My mood seems to be more calm as well. I hope to get off of oxycodone now.""",9.0,168
Apri,Birth Control,"""This is the worst birth control experience I&#039;ve ever had.  I was on Quasense for three years, but stopped when breakthrough started to occur.  I am on these medications for birth control, but also to manage excessively heavy and painful periods.

I started Apri on the first day of my period.  I then bled for 12 days, followed by five days of horrible discharge.  I stopped Apri 12 days into the pack after experiencing ridiculous weight gain (My diet did NOT change.) headaches, outrageous mood swings, anxiety, full body pain, cramping, muscle spasms in my neck and severe fatigue.  It is now day 18, (five days off the pill) and I&#039;m still bleeding and dealing with tremendous mood swings.  I have gained what looks like 20 or so pounds.  """,1.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I started the patch 2 days ago. I thought it was fine and everything. My doctor didn&#039;t tell me the side effects of tell me I would have any at all. Past 2 days I haven&#039;t had any other symptoms but this past moring I woke up and I couldn&#039;t handle it. I tried to stay asleep but I felt like I had to throw up. I got up and ran to the bathroom and puked for a good 10 minutes. Now I know why I had so many headaches. Glad I quit before it got worse tho. I don&#039;t like it and I wouldn&#039;t recommend it.""",2.0,5
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had it for 4 months now. Had a regular period for 3 weeks, then I just spotted for a month and a half. No period since the. (Yay!) Down fall is I&#039;m blowing up like a balloon! If I keep gaining weight, I will consider removing it. Losing my period is not worth not fitting into any of my clothes.""",6.0,17
Eletriptan,Migraine,"""While this does stop my migraine, after I started taking relpax, almost immediately I started having daily migraines. For over a year, I had a migraine every single day and would have to take another relpax. A friend told me to stop taking them because they were causing rebound headaches. I switched to another medication and only used very little of it along with a hydrocodone to wean off the relpax. Long story short,  I haven&#039;t had a migraine since I stopped the relpax.""",1.0,16
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""Made me a complete zombie. Threw them out.""",1.0,15
Phenergan,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I&#039;ve had this prescribed for surgical procedures, with migraine medications and when I take opioids because they cause swelling and intense itching.

THIS IS GREAT. It ends vomiting, suppresses nausea, eliminates swelling and itching. The generic is very inexpensive and works quickly. The drowsiness side effect is unlike most drugs with this caution; I can wake quickly and think clearly, no &quot;drugged&quot; or heavy, fogged thinking.""",10.0,23
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""My girlfriend struggles with IBS-C (constipation) and after trying milk of magnesia and a high fiber diet for 2 days with no success, turned to Dulcolax&#039;s version of this drug. She took 2 pills at 10pm and at 5am she woke me up saying she felt like she was dying with cold sweats, nausea, and no bowel movement. Her cramps lasted a little over a  hour (till they fully subsided). We won&#039;t be going with this drug anymore which barely caused a bowel movement the next day. Definitely not for the faint of heart.""",1.0,2
Focalin XR,ADHD,"""My daughter started taking Focalin XR 15mg in the morning and 10mg in the afternoon. This medicine does not seem to be helping at all and her behavior is worse than ever to the point that we cannot handle her and she almost had to be hospitalized for the second time within a 2 week span.""",2.0,16
Mesalamine,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""My doctor switched me from Asacol (which was working very well) to Lialda and the results were horrible.  When I started having bad flare ups my gastroenterologist had no clue what do do.  She put me on Remicade over 16 months with no results and I was miserable.  When I suggested that perhaps it was the Lialda that was causing the problems she stated that that was &quot;not likely&quot;.  Well, after about two years of misery and being back on steroids, I switched doctors - a guy who came highly recommended. After a heart to heart consultation with him, he stated he had some patients who did not do well with Lialda and decided to take me off that medication immediately. Within three weeks I was off steroids, back to using Asacol and life is now okay.""",1.0,37
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I (VERY reluctantly) began 10 mg of Celexa (for anxiety) for a week, then 20 mg for the next week, and now I&#039;ve been on 30 mg for a few weeks now. I had anxiety about taking  the anti-anxiety meds!  Honestly, the first week was AWFUL. My anxiety was heightened, I couldn&#039;t sleep, bad headaches and felt like something was tickling my brain. By the second week, those side effects were gone. 

My anxiety was resulting in constant physical dizziness, floor &quot;bouncing&quot; (feeling like you&#039;re on  a boat/elevator when you&#039;re just walking around), racing thoughts, sleeping just to avoid it all, etc. My dizziness is mostly disappeared, and usually the floor feels like it should. PLEASE DON&#039;T BE SCARED! It can be a lifesaver.""",9.0,80
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""I usually get cold sores twice a year, but this year they&#039;ve appeared way more. I usually have Valtrex and they dissapeared in hours, but this time I had run out of them. So when i first noticed a single blister between my lip and chin I run to the pharmacy to buy Abreva. I applied it as indicated and sadly it didn&#039;t work for me at all. It might work for some as medicines are like that, but for me it didn&#039;t do anything at all.""",1.0,4
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I started on Contrave April 1st doing great. Started out the day with coffee with ALOT of creamer...craving completely stopped no more coffee for me and no sugar cravings. Changed a lot of my eating habits and walk at least 1-2 miles a day. Third week in and I&#039;ve lost 8lbs!!!! Increased to 2 pills in the morning but my blood pressure began to elavate so had to discontinue the meds. Dr said I can just continue on lower dose.""",10.0,25
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I received the implant August of 2013 and I didn&#039;t have any problems with it for the first few months then my periods were super long (2-3 weeks some times) and I started gaining weight 6 months later after no diet change or change in exercise I am now 30 pounds heavier and been insecure about my body which is really messing up my sex life. I will try and wait until the year is up but if I continue gaining all this unexplained weight I&#039;m going back on the pill.""",4.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I had great experience over 5 years! No extreme side effects, no weight gain, no acne, just AWESOME! """,10.0,14
OxyContin,Pain,"""I was in a near fatal car accident when I was 18, I was on Morphine for 6 months. After 30 years it is catching up to me. I am in some pain now most of the time. With Oxycodone I am able to make it through the day, and work. Caution during use, if used for over 90 days, dependency could occur easily. Please be aware of this.""",9.0,46
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""The MOST ridiculous packaging I have ever had to deal with. I finally got a pair of scissors and cut them out one at a time, the put them in container. A total pain.""",1.0,3
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have just taken the nuvaring out (cannot get hold of doctor until monday) as the first month on it I found my mood changed. Got very angry arguing with my SO and blowing up over very minute things. Thought I&#039;d try for a second month but within 2 days I found myself emotional waking up crying for no reason irritable depressed.  So on my day I will go back to the drawing board with my doctor. Apart from the mods I&#039;ve had no other symptoms but the are too server for me to deal with.""",2.0,3
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""Took this 12 hours after thr bf ejaculated in me on day 15 of my cycle...one of my most fertile days.....the day I took it the cramps got so bad I almost vimitted, I got so dizzy and weAK from it.by the next day I was fine. i wouldn&#039;t recommend this torture...then four days later my breasts became sore....and i have been getting every pregnancy or pms symptom  since (sore breasts, cramping, upset stomach, nausea, lower backache, headaches)....I am due to start sat 4/30.....I took a prego test and came back negative.....this is the longest pms and worst symptoms I have ever had. I think I would have rather taken my chances.""",4.0,11
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""When I was pregnantin 1997 I was told I had hep c. How I got it I am unsure. But I never worried much on having it. Until told after my second child in 2004 that I could pass it to my kids during pregnancy. Scared I ordered test on my two girls ( they are uninfected) and started using the treatment that was avalible at that time. I took six pills a day and shots once a week that made me feel awful. I didn&#039;t eat very good for six weeks due treatment. Was hospitalized for being under weight and severe malnourishment. When released I started a new job and lost my insurance. Was told once I quit treatment I wouldn&#039;t be able to Start again. Now DEC. 2016  I am on last month of harvoni and it worked. No side effects during treatment.""",10.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Aleese for over a year and a half. Side effects hit me hard. (I&#039;m 21 years old) I had perfect skin my entire life (even through puberty) and after I commenced the pill the acne hit me like a ton of bricks. All forms of acne are on my face, and I&#039;ve been using dermatologist products and services and they said it&#039;s a hormonal issue as to why the acne has gotten so horrible. The high androgen actually causes skin to get worse. So when people say birth control doesn&#039;t cause acne they are WRONG, cause this birth control DOES CAUSE ACNE. Not only did I get acne, I gained 15 pounds, breasts got larger (only plus side), severe nausea the week before my period, and began suffering depression. It&#039;s time to switch to another Birth Control""",4.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am always bleeding between periods, I&rsquo;ve also gained 15 pounds and on a skinny girl it&rsquo;s very noticeable! My acne hasn&rsquo;t got worse or better. And now I&rsquo;m not getting my period when I should be. I am experiencing depression where I don&rsquo;t want to be around anyone I don&rsquo;t want to eat because I&rsquo;m gaining so much weight I&rsquo;m stuck in my head and lashing out at people. I&rsquo;m not my normal self. I wish I found a pill that rids my acne and doesn&rsquo;t affect my weight or sex drive..""",2.0,5
Orsythia,Birth Control,"""I started taking this pill when my pharmacy switched it out from my regular Aviane. (Which are supposed to be exactly the same)

The first week or so I was incredibly nauseous. Another thing I&#039;ve noticed is how incredibly tired I&#039;ve been. I wake up tired. It&#039;s really strange because this is a brand new thing since starting this pill.

My sex drive has also taken a turn for the worst. Mainly due to being so tired by the time my kids go to bed I&#039;m practically asleep myself. That was never a problem before.

Now that I&#039;m nearing my 1st period on the pill I have extreme pms symptoms. Mainly feeling weepy and actually crying about things I would not normally. The worst though is my temper. I feel like I&#039;m about to snap frequently.""",5.0,10
Estradiol,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""Estradiol oral 5mg is the best decision I could have made. It was with much consideration due to all the bad press for hormone replacement in the past decade. I work full time, have a home and a life, I had to find something, nothing &quot;natural or organic&quot; was working.
I started suffering night sweats 5 years ago, daytime hot flashes began 3 years ago. I was not sleeping through the night, tossing off the covers then putting them back on. I was exhausted, moody, and snarky. Within a month of starting Estradiol, I was sleeping soundly, the hot flashes were manageable, and not nearly as frequent. I&#039;ll use it for a year as prescribed and then take guidance from my doctor, but I truly am a new person.""",10.0,135
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Depression has improved somewhat, anxiety is improved.  I&#039;m not sure if it&#039;s part of the depression or the med but I experience fatigue.  I can get things done but still don&#039;t enjoy things like I used to.  Motivation and negative thoughts still an issue for me.  I am also working with a therapist which is helpful.  The thing is I know I can feel better than this.  Had genetic testing done; will discuss results with my MD &amp; possible try something different.""",6.0,13
Opium,Diarrhea,"""Paregoric is the only medicine that will have any effect on my diarrhea caused by surgically induced Short Bowel Syndrome.  To stop being housebound, I have to have it.  Without it I can have no normal life.  """,10.0,47
Skyla,Birth Control,"""*18 yrs old* Getting the IUD inserted was EXTREMELY painful but worth it. The 1st month or so was nothing but pain but it was from spotting and cramps from getting used to something foreign in your body.  Day 4 was the most painful, but I LOVE my IUD! I don&#039;t have scares and I don&#039;t worry about taking a pill everyday &amp; I don&#039;t worry about getting pregnant.  This is the best choice I&#039;ve made for my birth control. I&#039;ve lost weight, acne cleared up, &amp; most importantly I&#039;m not moody all the time ! :)
My boyfriend says he can feel it rarely during intercourse but it doesn&#039;t hurt nor bother him.  I&#039;ve been on this since November and I&#039;m extremely happy I made this choice. Take ibuprofen before and after &amp; rest with a heating pad.  Hope this review helps!""",10.0,12
Sominex,Insomnia,"""Sominex helps me to get to sleep fast.  I can wake as I need and then return to sleep quickly.""",7.0,58
Ativan,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve had extremely bad anxiety, panic attacks, and mood swings. This medicine is wonderful. It&#039;s not very strong but it takes the edge off. I&#039;d recommended to anyone with anxiety.""",10.0,58
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""When I turned 30 my acne became much more cystic and spread to my neck, chest, and back. My bacne was so bad it hurt to take a shower. Within 3 weeks of starting Claravis (30mg daily), I started to experience dry skin and lips. Over the months, I developed rashes on my hands and arms due to dry skin. I had several nose bleeds and dry eyes, but was able to remedy all the dryness with lip balm, saline solution, and various lotions/moisturizers. I also became thirsty all the time, but this began to subside going into my 4th month. The dryness was a very small price to pay for the AMAZING results. My face, neck, chest, and back are almost 100% CLEAR!!! I didn&#039;t have any other side effects and my ONLY regret is not taking this medication sooner!""",9.0,23
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""I just finished my first week of the starter pack, and I had absolutely no side affects. I take even my vitamins with food, and I think that&#039;s the key. I am 51, and have worked out nearly every day since I was 24. The last 4 months I could not even walk around my yard and gained ten pounds. I finally went to the doctor and after a few weeks, I was told it was Fibromyalgia. I never heard of it before in my life. I thought I had bad arthritis. Since starting the Savella, I have been able to do about 15 minutes of a workout before my ankles and back pain start up, but I do notice an improvement. I am very optimistic that this medicine is going to work for me.  Reading all these posts has been very helpful to me as well.""",9.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Aviane for two months now. I&#039;ll be starting my third month in about a week. I have noticed a huge difference in my appetite. I&#039;ve usually only eaten a snack after school and dinner but lately I seem to always have food in my mouth and I eat huge amounts. My stomach is constantly bloated. My mood recently started to change, I always feel down and in a &quot;I hate everything&quot; mood. I am normally a very happy non stop laughing person but now its an effort to smile. I&#039;ve also experienced extreme fatigue, I have no energy for anything and all I ever seem to do is cry. I hope none of you are experiencing this.""",2.0,37
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Have been smoking since 14 and now almost 50.  My family dislike the fact that I smoke - the health risks mainly but also the smell. Im only on day 10 of taking Champix but must say how impressed I am.  Had my last cigarette 5 days ago.  I have had a few odd dreams,  but nothing scarey at all,  just odd.

Today was a hard day as its Sunday and im not my busiest however I got through it (almost bought a 10 pack) Did some breathing exercises which  helped and have started to suck ice cubes when I get a craving-which only lasts about 3 mins. So far so good.  Fingers and toes crossed I will succeed but after reading some of the comments on here it looks like I will.  Will keep you posted. Good luck everyone.""",9.0,18
Topiramate,Seizures,"""I was prescribed Topamax after experiencing 2 seizures from extreme stress, anxiety, and insomnia for an extended period of time. I have a history of anxiety/mood issues, and have tried several SSRI&#039;s and other medications with no success over many years. I had given up hope until I tried topamax. Within the first few days I knew something was different. My anxiety was erased for the first time in 15 years. I was happy again, and was looking forward to spending time with people. This medication completely turned my life around. If you are stuck in a anxiety/depression hole with very little hope, please be patient. There is something out there for you. Topamax has side effects, but you get used to them within a month, its well worth it.""",10.0,4
Claravis,Acne,"""I am on my first month of Clavaris 40 mg. And I am really loving it. I really should have started this sooner. Because the results are amazing! Before using this drug my skin was horrible. I tried everything and nothing worked like this! Within 2 weeks almost all my breakouts were gone, now at my 4 week mark, I have just a few left on my chin area, but for the most part everything is clear and I used to have Rosacea too and that&#039;s gone! I have nothing but good things to say about this drug. As far as side effects, I was really tired the first 2 weeks but now I feel more energized. And always have chapstick handy. You will experience dry lips for sure. Even my friends and family are noticing a difference. Give it a try!""",10.0,27
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""I find that with Adderall XR everything has improved. I am diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, Bipolar mixed cycling, and anxiety {GAD}. Before I would stay in bed for three weeks straight because I had no energy. With Adderall XR I am able to function. Recently I have lost my pill bottle (a real downside to being adhd - you loose things), and I am not looking forward to sitting through more classes without it. I think I&#039;ve finally found the right dose - 30 MG once a day in the morning seems to work for me. I just cannot have any type of eggs. I notice, however, that this makes me feel a million times better. I&#039;ve noticed a little weight loss but not much.""",9.0,21
Fluoxetine,Panic Disorde,"""I started generic brand of Prozac more than 3-4 years ago. I started at 20mg and am still on that same dose. Before Prozac, I lost almost 50 pounds because I didn&#039;t eat. I was depressed and always anxious. I was afraid of weird things, like taking a shower because I thought I would fall and die. I was afraid to win the lottery ( never would happen anyway lol) I never had anything like this in my life! I was newly wed, and just had baby. So I guess it was normal to have those feelings. Prozac has been great. first few weeks on it I had increased anxiety. Worse thing is I gained about 75-80 pounds !!""",8.0,38
Adenosine,Supraventricular Tachycardia,"""Could not control my heart rate naturally after going into SVT of 200 bpm. Tried bearing down, breathing techniques, but nothing worked. Had my wofe drive me into the ER where they prepped me for an IV and then gave me Adenosine. First time ever I had taken it for my SVT in the 36 years I have had it. It dropped my heart rate instantly to 130 then down to 90. I was amazed and relieved. I still prefer controling it myself but it is good to know there is something out there that works to control it when all other ways fail. I had no burning experience like others did. I do have a cottony feeling head and extreme tiredness 2 days after but that seems to come with a 1-2 hour 200bpm episode.""",10.0,0
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""After taking Amitriptyline (sp), Ambien, trazadone, gabapentin &amp; several others over the years for Insomnia my Dr. gave me a sample pack of Belsomra. It didn&#039;t help at all. It was like I didn&#039;t take anything. Hopefully they will come out with something that actually works.""",1.0,62
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Cipro really cured my urinary tract infection, but around my eyes I had hives and face swelling. But the medication out weighed the side effects.  I will take Cipro again.""",10.0,54
Atorvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""I am 65 and active, to include hiking, walking in the gym yard work, etc.. Been on 10 mg of Lipitor or generic for 20 years.  Within the past 2 years I have experienced increased lower leg discomfort and within the past year what appears to be lower leg muscle loss, chronic plantar fascia, leg muscle tingling, and a feeling of weakness in my lower legs.  My primary care doc, who is Lipitor intolerant, attributed it all to age, cervicle stenosis, etc.  Have quit Lipitor and Prylosec (been on this for 10 years) and will readdress with my doctor (who&#039;s an internal medicine doctor) when I can get in to see him again in 3 weeks.  Some remediation of mental fogginess which has plagued me recently, but to date no releaf on leg issues.""",7.0,74
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""Extremely helpful!""",10.0,45
Subutex,Opiate Dependence,"""Suboxone/Subutex has saved my life.  After five years of opiate addiction, this medicine has set me free.  I feel contempt with life and normal, for once.  Buprenorphine is truly a miracle and life saver.  If you want to get clean, and you can find a doctor that truly wants to help you and understands addiction, there&#039;s nothing standing in your way.  It is expensive without insurance, but it is worth it.  I take 16mg of the Suboxone films a day, and I have not had a craving since I started taking them.  If you want to get clean, this is the best way to begin that process.""",9.0,51
Clobazam,Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome,"""I had this for my epilepsy it got rid of 3/4 of my complex partials.  Gave me real bad constipation for a few months.""",10.0,2
Xeljanz,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Been on it since 2013. Has been very effective especially against the awful fatigue and has decreased the pain dramatically.""",10.0,48
Robaxin,Muscle Spasm,"""I have been in pain for years. Surgery 17 years ago, I&#039;m only 39, that has left my back a degenerating mess. I found the right doctor who explained my back scans, remarking that I should be in extreme pain ALWAYS. Yeah, it&#039;s gotten there. Robaxin to the rescue! So far it&#039;s great. I think I need more frequent dosing. 1500mg per day prescribed. I&#039;m taking 2250 (3 pills). It makes me feel nausea, yet allows me to get to my new job and work without an embarrassing spasm. Mine are BAD, so this medicine is helping. """,9.0,95
Intal Inhaler,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I used Intal for 25 years to control my asthma and it worked wonderfully.  I never had problems.  Since it has been discontinued, I am on Symbicort and Singulair and my health is unstable.  I seem to suffer from every side effect of Symbicort.  I wish someone would start making Intal again.""",10.0,23
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""My husband takes this for inflammation of the Sciatic nerve, and has helped him a lot""",10.0,0
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""This drug works well unless your uti has resistance to it. My side effects were headache and nausea. Drink lots of water and eat before you take it.""",10.0,11
Selexipag,Pulmonary Hypertension,"""I&#039;m on my 2nd week of the tritation. I do have some headaches my skin is itchy and I have a weird heartburn sensation. However I will continue I hope the positive will outweigh  the negative.  It was hard to get this pill  so I really want  to try and makes it through  this tritation.  My other meds are letrais and sildeifide. which I love""",5.0,6
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I had been on Zoloft 300mg for years and dropped down to Zoloft 200mg for almost a year and my doctor decided to try me on Savella for my fibromyagia. I made it to the 10th day of the the titration pack and could not deal with the bad side effects any longer. I was up for over 72 hours straight, chills, hot flashes, confusion, electrical shocks throughout my body, severe muscle pain, very irritable, out of mind and body thoughts, felt out of my body, etc. On about the 6th day my doctor put me on Soma 350mg (for the muscle pain and electrical shocks) and Klonopin 1mg to help with the anxiety and panic attacks. My doctor first tried to wean me back off of the Savella but two days later I had to call him back and he had me stop it cold turkey and go back on Zoloft 200mg.""",1.0,29
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I&#039;m starting my diet on 1/19/15, so excited.. I&#039;ll report back in 1month with my results.. Thank you for your reviews..""",10.0,24
Buprenorphine,Opiate Dependence,"""Great treatment for addiction to opiates.""",10.0,42
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""I&#039;ve been having repeat bladder/kidney infection... 5 in 4 mths.. have no idea the cause..being sent for kidney scan.My last lot of antibiotics ( currently) were these.. I got to day 4 and was hit with a high fever, uncontrollable shivering, every muscle in my body hurt, sore back &amp; neck and thumping headache. took paracetamol and ibrofen and within 3 hours started to feel my temp come down. The next morning I read the side effects..OMG..I was experiencing most of them the wheezy breathing and cough now started. Because it&#039;s a Saturday and it says consultant your doctor if you experience any side effects. I&#039;ve just stopped taking them... it was really scary. From reading the other comments I think it&#039;ll take 2 days to start to feel better.""",3.0,11
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;m another one wishing I had read up of this product before using it. As many on here, I too felt better BEFORE using this product. The burning is unbelievable!!! After using the bathroom and releasing the stupid cream, I once again am feeling like I&#039;m being tortured for my life long sins... for those of who it did work for good on you but 90% of us felt like @#!&amp;^&times;^&divide; ...just stay AWAY from this product!""",1.0,6
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have only been on this a month.  I am one of the several of you ladies who are going thru the antagonizing trial and error for the &quot;perfect&quot; birth control.  Zarah seemed perfectly fine when it came to controlling my mood swings and not getting me prego!  BUT, I have gained weight, and on my period week my flow was very heavy and crampy, plus it lasted the whole 7 days....eww, I am not used to that.  I also did take note of how it effected my sex life.  I still wanted sex, but noticed I had a very hard time trying to orgasm.  sorry if that&#039;s too much info but I personally like knowing how the birth control effects my sex life.  I hope some of this info helps.  don&#039;t give up ladies!""",6.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the slyla iud for 4 months now and the first time I got it I had really bad cramps, dizzy and was sweating like crazy.  When I get my period I get the worst cramps of my life. The cramping lasts about 3 days which heating pad and Motrin has helped a bit. I&#039;ve had light spotting for 3 months which makes it difficult to have intercourse with my boyfriend. I&#039;ve gained about 10 pounds. Not too satisfied but not kids so far which is a good thing.""",5.0,1
Yaz,Acne,"""I started Yaz about 3 months ago and like many of you, I have zero faith in it&#039;s ability to help my acne. I&#039;ve had cystic acne for about 3 years and although it was never awful, I always had at least one or two unsightly blemishes. It took about 3 months to really work, and the first 3 weren&#039;t awful but they weren&#039;t great. If you have acne and are looking for relief, TRY YAZ! It&#039;s honestly amazing. Seriously. I&#039;ve never posted anything before, I truly believe in this stuff.""",9.0,32
Metronidazole,Clostridial Infection,"""I am currently finishing up a 14 day round of 3x&#039;s a day 500mg Flagyl for C. Diff. C. Diff, alone, is a beast to wrangle. Think food poison but 10x&#039;s worse---and the smell, oh that&#039;s another thing entirely.  I never leave reviews on medications but with the side effects vs. the benefits that I&#039;ve experienced, I wanted others to know. Benefits: Finally stopped having uncontrollable diarrhea and gas pain. The side effects didn&#039;t kick in until about day 7. So far, I&#039;ve experienced light sensitivity, numbness and tingling on my left flank, insomnia, and an overall feeling of unrestlessness that is very similar to a panic attack. I&#039;ve also had a runny nose and headaches. The medicine does work but I cannot wait to be finished!!!!!!!!""",4.0,11
Effexor XR,Bipolar Disorde,"""The half-life of this medicine seemed to decrease over time for me (I was on this medication for several years). Eventually the withdrawal syndrome went from an onset of about 2 days to half a day - meaning if I forgot to take it in the morning, by mid-afternoon I was experiencing debilitating body aches, nausea, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and general malaise.""",7.0,15
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I can take 0.5 mg twice a day as needed. Some days I don&#039;t take it. It helps so much even with my depression. I take one of these if I&#039;m planning on killing myself because I&#039;m suicidal every day,  &amp; the urge wil pass once this calms me down.  I take it for anxiety, panic attacks,  &amp; twitches/seizures.""",9.0,73
Beyaz,Birth Control,"""I have been taking BeYaz for a year now to prevent pregnancy. Because I have been taking it consistently at a scheduled time it has worked wonders! I would recommend this pill to anyone that is sexually active. Only side effects I have noticed are blood clots and emotional sensitivity. 10/10 highly recommend.""",10.0,4
Clindamycin,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I have done Flagyl 4 times in the past year.  Clearly, it hasn&#039;t been able to clear up my bacterial vaginitis.  Trying this as an alternative.  Haven&#039;t finished, but my initial impression is that it is much gentler on my stomach.  I DREAD taking Flagyl, this is not bad. Slight nausea.  Much better if taken with a meal.""",8.0,28
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I went on Accutane when I was 18 years old. You have to be on birth control before and have 2 negative pregnancy tests before being prescribed Accutane. Then you have to be tested every month for pregnancy. It took me about 6 months to actually begin the treatment. You need to be very strict and diligent about taking it. You will NOT starting seeing any improvement for at least 6 months (I was on it for a year) and your acne might get a little worse before it gets better. My skin did clear up a lot after I was on it. However, 4 years later it all came back for some reason. Side effects include: very dry skin (face, hands, feet, etc.) I would recommend it for anyone who has moderate to severe acne.""",5.0,8
Meclizine,Vertig,"""I have been suffering with vertigo for the past three months, spinning every night and still dizzy and nausea during the day. This was causing major stress for me, the doctor put me on antibiotics and steroid and still nothing makes better. Went to another doc and was given meclizine and got my first night sleep with no spinning when turning over and not getting up feeling sick. This was a great feeling but I cannot take during the day or I would fall asleep at my desk. But I will take sleepy over my world spinning any day!""",9.0,77
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Menstrual Disorders,"""I have been Junel 1/20 for about 5/6 months now for ovarian cysts. I have dealt with severe cramping for years and this has definitely decreased the pain. However, despite the pros there are some cons. One being my breasts hurt full time and have gotten bigger, and lots of fluid retention (especially in my lower abdomen and thighs). Don&#039;t like the feeling of being swollen everywhere, makes me so I can&#039;t fit in my clothes some of the time. I just deal with it because it&#039;s better than the cramps I was having lol""",8.0,4
Dextromethorphan,Cough,"""Been using this for about 7-8 years now.  Unlike the sugar laced alcohol that is in most cough syrup, this stuff is the best.  Takes about 45 min before it starts working, but after that, no more cough. 

In regards to diarrhea, no one in my family has had the experience described by some (or the same person posting over and over)""",10.0,7
Beclomethasone,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I&#039;ve been using Qvar 40 in the AM for 2 weeks. My breathing still sucks and I constantly feel congested and like I can&#039;t get enough air. I&#039;ve had to use my albuterol inhaler multiple times a day. My doctor wants me to try using the Qvar twice a day to see if it helps. I&#039;ll update in a couple weeks.""",3.0,11
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m a 16 year old girl who uses birth control for maintaining clear skin due to acne, nausea in the morning, and a heavy flow. I&#039;ve tried many different kinds of pills and this one was by far the worst. I typically don&#039;t have too much acne (about 3 pimples per month, if that). However, when I started this pill I broke out all over my face. I have NEVER had this much acne before. I just picked up a new birth control today so hopefully when I start using this one the remaining acne on my face will go away. It&#039;s ridiculous.""",4.0,11
Reglan,Gastroparesis,"""This medicine is a blessing for me. I have gastric paresis and I also have Crohn&#039;s disease so I have had nausea. I have taken Reglan for a long time on and off and it is wonderful. I personally feel it gave me back my quality of life. If I feel sick or before I eat I take it and I do not get sick. I have had NO side effects. I just feel so much better. I feel normal again and I know other people who take this medicine and they feel better also. I usually take 3 - 5mg a day.. it depends .. sometimes I just take 1- 10mg a day.""",10.0,69
Topamax,Bulimia,"""I was on Topamax 2x 50 mg worked perfect for 31 days, then the effect wore off, now I am on day 3, Dr. Increased dosage 100mg 2x per day, works perfect. I am cautious as I have been 6 months relapse free on 60 mg fluoxetine before the effects wore off. Will give an update. I have been on all other kinds of SSRIs or SNRIs, which had no effect. My history, I am 42 years old, I have treatment refractory Bulimia since 28 years, purging type. Start with AN with a simple diet, normal childhood, no trauma or abuse, two lengthy hospital stays in the 80s and 90s   5 years of CGJung psychoanalysis all to 0 avail. Learned a lot but have never been in recovery. I try anything to be better.""",6.0,19
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Insert date: 3/28/2015 - current ... Sex drive down, depression &amp; stress at an all time high, acne has magically appeared, pores are enlarged, I have black blotches on my face, it&#039;s hard to focus, my period used to last 3 days now it last 3-6 weeks, if I&#039;m not on my period then I&#039;m spotting, pain with intercourse, I&#039;ve never had cramps before but I get extreme ones now whether I&#039;m on or off my cycle, hair is falling out, and I am LOSING weight (I&#039;m already teeny weeny) I tried to wait a year, but I want this removed immediately. There&#039;s so much more going on with my body that I feel like I&#039;m missing something in this review.""",3.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Was on this pill for two months and had a horrible experience. Please do not take this pill! It causes a lot of weight gain, acne, depression, bleeding, great tenderness, and mood swings.""",2.0,1
Propranolol,Migraine Prevention,"""Didn&#039;t work, was changed from amitryptaline to propanolol and my migraines came back with a vengeance.""",2.0,13
Risedronate,Osteoporosis,"""bone pain . Sometimes the bone even cannot touch as it will cause unbearable pain. Stop taking it after 5 years and waiting for the pain goes away.""",3.0,12
Macrodantin,Prevention of Bladder infection,"""I am a paraplegic due to a gunshot to my spine incurred in VietNam. I had taken Macrodantin for over forty years and it helped to greatly curb my infections due to the need for intermittent catheritization three times daily. It caused side effects as I got older. I hadn&#039;t realized that this medicine was causing me to be continuously dizzy and generally unwell. I have since stopped taking it.""",8.0,57
Invega,Schizophrenia,"""My daughter was diagnosed with a mental illness around 12 years ago. We try almost every single medication out on the market. Nothing work.  I had lost hope. Then our MD talked to me about  &quot;invega&quot;. It was God sent. the best medication ever. My daughter is able to have a life again. she goes out without being paranoid.  It is worth every penny. some side effect but she is able to think clearly. If you are thinking about it.  give it a try.""",9.0,77
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I began using Cialis a week ago. The third day, I got a strong erection, my first really hard one in more than nine years since open heart surgery. I took another Cialis on the third day and then nothing happened. Seemed to quit working for me. Then yesterday, day 6, I took another and suddenly it&#039;s like I&#039;m 16. Get hard if the wind blows. My wife and I are very happy and feel like our life is suddenly changed for the better. Cialis rocks!""",10.0,98
Nuedexta,Pseudobulbar Affect,"""This medication addressed inappropriate crying and laughing that has plagued me since a right frontal lobe aneurysm rupture 10 years ago. Took a few weeks to adjust to the side effects but well worth the effort!""",9.0,33
Fastin,Weight Loss,"""Use with caution! I was stupid enough to take a whole pill and I thought I was going to die. My heart was racing even though I was laying perfectly still and the world was swimming like I was drunk. The effects have lessened over the course of a few hours but I will definitely not take more than 1/4 of one of theses pills in the future!""",3.0,29
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been on Saxenda for a month. I&#039;ve lost 10 pounds and feel amazing. Finally I have a weight loss medication without side effects.""",10.0,24
Olodaterol / tiotropium,"COPD, Maintenance","""This has changed my life.  I was able to breathe better almost immediately and I love that is easy to use.  It did take a few tries to get accustomed to the inhaler but now I can&#039;t imagine going back to my old ones.""",10.0,33
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""On rare occasions when it put me to sleep it gave me a steady stream of mini, vivid nightmares that had me awaken to a  depression.  Sometimes I&#039;d have the steady, mini vivid dreams lucidly, always conscious and knowing what side I was lying on, and then drag through the next day exhausted.  But most of the time no sleep nor vivid dreams; nada.  But the worst thing about Belsomra is its constellation of side effects: stiff muscle tone with unexpected contractions and coordination problems, crazy-bad depression, irritability, confusion and memory problems.  Beware.""",2.0,32
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I used Axiron for about a year and found it to be better than Testim, which I was on for two years prior.  My testosterone levels reached 600 on Axiron and I had not been that close before.  The product is easy to use and absorbs quickly into the skin.  Moreover, it is without odor.  The only problem I had with application was that at times spilled out of the applicator cup if I wasn&#039;t extra careful.  I think if it was a little more like a gel, it would be easier to apply.  I didn&#039;t like that I was unable to tell when I was running low.  Also, the applicator and bottle are large and take up much more space than a few tubes of Testim when traveling.  My overall sex drive was good and consistent. My insurance stopped covering and I&#039;m newly on Androderm.""",8.0,36
Gabapentin,ibromyalgia,"""I&#039;ve had fibromyalgia for 14 years.  I was prescribed Gabapentin and within days I had a horrifying headache and it felt like my brain was going to explode.  I have the same issue with Lyrica, Cymbalta, Savella and amitryptiline.  Maybe my brain chemistry doesn&#039;t like to be altered with this type of med?  I only know the reaction scared me badly and the only medication I can use for my fibromyalgia is Tramadol.  Fortunately it keeps the edge off my pain and I can work full time.  If only it would work on the soul crushing fatigue! :-)""",1.0,38
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""I&#039;ve taken this medication twice for a sinus infection. Both times I&#039;ve used it I got very nauseous and on the verge of throwing up. It&#039;s so bad I can&#039;t do much but lay down and sleep. I&#039;m never using this medication again.""",4.0,5
Topiramate,Borderline Personality Disorde,"""This drug is a game changer ! I&#039;m coping daily much better...  I was a mess, suicidal a roller coaster of instability and terrible migraines, so far so good. I&#039;m in a place where Dialectical behavior therapy (dbt) can at least sink in ....  I&#039;m hoping not to much weight loss cause I&#039;m tiny to begin with. But no side effects so far.""",10.0,3
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""I started using this about two weeks ago then about a week ago started getting bad headaches... mostly at night...now they are continuing during the day! I am going to STOP using them. At first I was noticing a pressure in my head then the headaches began! I was so hoping this would be my answer as Restasis didn&#039;t work for me!!! But I can Not deal with the headaches!!!  Not worth continuing the drug to have to deal with severe head aches!""",2.0,25
Clonidine,Opiate Withdrawal,"""Wearing the clonidine patch a few days and it is working.""",9.0,50
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""I used MoviPrep as directed and it did not work. It also took longer to work out of my system than other preps I have used in the past. I have never had a problem with other preps.""",1.0,26
Levetiracetam,Seizures,"""I was on Keppra for a year and unfortunately I kept having  seizures. My doctor added Topamax to Keppra and it helped but I was still having seizures about every other week. I finally decided to go off Keppra and increase the Topamax dosage and I have been seizure free for over two months.""",2.0,12
MiraLax,Constipation,"""I&#039;ve been taking MiraLax, as my mom tells me, ever since I switched to formula. I&#039;m not a good eater so I&#039;m always constipated. However, MiraLax works pretty much all the time. It would get a 10 except that it failed today. I took my usual dosage and I was still constipated. I guess it&#039;s because I&#039;ve been taking it my entire life.""",9.0,55
Viibryd,Major Depressive Disorde,"""The only reason I gave it a 9 is because I can tell immediately if I miss a dose because it is as if my depression returns full fold as far as crying, irritability, anger and deep sadness. I use something else-Wellbutrin &amp; Xanax bid for my anxiety. I have been on many anti-depressants and have dealt with PTSD and MDD since dx when 19. Probably had it prior but I was dx when I got to college because I was an A student who could not function. I tried this because my alternating Lexapro and Celexa (not at the same time) was no longer working and I am so happy that my NP found it. I had some tummy issues at first but they were gone after the first three weeks and I already have insomnia so that has not changed. I am the young Me again.""",9.0,45
Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine,Headache,"""I have been using this medication for my complex tension headaches for 2 years now. I have a condition that causes chronic muscle spasms/trigger points in my upper back, shoulders, and neck. In turn the spasms start a chain reaction which results in severe headaches. This is the only medication that has successfully relieved my pain, and it does it without any adverse effects, and very quickly. 2 capsules, either at the same time or within an hour of each other, and the pain is on its way and I am able to move and turn my head again.""",10.0,17
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Been an addict for 5 years. Was so difficult to get off, because of the pain of withdrawal and medical issues. Suboxone absolutely works for the pain I endure with having a herniated disc. I also suffer with kidney stone disease and migraines. Suboxone doesn&#039;t help with that, and nothing else will because Suboxone blocks it. I&#039;m put in a difficult situation. I don&#039;t want to relapse, but the last time I had a stone and couldn&#039;t take any pain meds, the pain was so much I passed out. I sometimes feel I traded one addiction for another.""",5.0,34
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Wholly molly. That was one HELL of a trip down south. It felt like someone spilled a bunch of fireball in my hooha.  The pain came on after 4 hours of inserting the ovule, and it was strong enough to wake me up! I couldn&#039;t sleep for a few hours, but fear not ladies, I got up, washed off what I could of the fungicide on the outside, and took two advils. The pain was significantly reduced so I finally got some shut eye. Taught me a lesson never to buy without researching. The YI was completely gone in the morning tho, thats why I give it a not-worth-burning-in-hell 5""",4.0,2
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""This medicine... I feel like there is something wrong with it. 
The first three weeks, I was nauseous all the time. I did have a feeling of euphoria for the first couple of weeks despite the sickness. 
The weirdest side effects were the loss of taste and smell.  Seriously weird. I couldn&#039;t smell any odor at all and as for taste? Nothing.  I could eat jalapenos straight out of the jar like they were m&amp;m&#039;s. It was crazy!!! 

I finally stopped taking it. I was still anxious and found myself to be listless and tired, so why bother? Besides the symptoms were too much to deal with.

I have been off Trintellix for almost 3 weeks now. I&#039;d say that my ability to taste and smell are still at 25%.  I&#039;m worried that they will never come back.""",3.0,21
Evolocumab,High Cholesterol,"""Stroke at 45...heart attack at 51...high cholesterol since 30&#039;s and statins did not work..Repatha brought cholesterol down to 80 from 275....all levels perfect...no side effects..I started treatment July 2016.""",10.0,23
Diflucan,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This is my first yeast infection. I was too scared to tell anyone. So I dealt with it for almost a week. But last night I couldn&#039;t handle it anymore. So I told my mum. She called. And the doctor sent in a prescription. I took the pill earlier around 1.30 pm.
It&#039;s now 1.41 am.
It took away a lot of the itching a burning when I pee. But it still slightly hurts to wipe. And it&#039;s slightly itchy.
I have another dose I can take. But I&#039;m waiting to see if this will help. And clear up by tomorrow or get better.""",6.0,23
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""Hey everyone I am 22 years old and I just started my 3rd week of this pill. This is the first time ever being on birth control. I started the first day of my period and I&#039;ve been spotting where as I actually need to wear a tampon basically ever since. I have lower back cramps from time to time too. Before the birth control I had lower back cramps whenever I had my period and it&#039;ll last for 7 days. Now I&#039;ve been spotting for about 8 days. I say 8 but I haven&#039;t stopped bleeding since o had this last period. But this bleeding don&#039;t seem like period blood. Someone help me please .should I call the doc or wait until the next period (end of month).""",2.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am 16 and have been on this for almost a year now. I like this medication because for me it has done a great job on easing my headaches and nausea. I still get some once in a while but it&#039;s not as bad as before. I have not had any real problems with my mood but I do see that I cry more often and sometimes get a little depressed, but I am able to blow it off. The only real criticism I have about this medication is that when I started on my period again it was regular then it stopped. COMPLETELY! but I was like what t?!? I would spot but at random times. For the year I have been using it I can say I have only got my period maybe twice. Very hard to know if ur preg without a period.""",4.0,11
Carbamazepine,Dystonia,"""Found it ineffective for facial spasms. Patients must get liver function tests while they are on this medicine. I believe other dystonia sufferers have had some relief with this but I was not one of them.""",1.0,6
Carbamazepine,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""Hi, I&#039;m hoping someone may have taken Tegritol and had a similar experience. Okay, so approx. 2 1/2 weeks ago I rushed to the dentist because I thought my lower K-9 tooth (I guess that&#039;s what you&#039;d call it) on the right side was rotting. I was hurting extremely bad. Woke me up all through the night. They did X-Ray and said &quot;your teeth are perfect&quot;. I had X-Ray done of my neck due to prior experience w/ rupture. I knew it had to be a disc slip or rupture in my neck and a nerve was very irritated &amp; for some reason hurting what by now was all my teeth on the right side &amp; random stabbing in right ear. I was diagnosed w/ this Trigeminal Neuralgia. 200mg Tegrital 3x a day. Been on 5 days...no relief. Is this typical. I need this med to work!!""",1.0,9
Ciprofloxacin,Prostatitis,"""I had chronic prostatitis for years. Took Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily. First few days it worked like magic, all my symptoms almost completely gone. By the end of the first week, symptoms returned somehow. After 2 weeks of treatment, symptoms were all there back again. Completed 45 days (over 6 weeks) of treatment and then stopped it. Don&#039;t know exactly why it didn&#039;t work. Side effects included some headache, dizziness, anxiety, and lack of sleep.""",6.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I was TERRIFIED to take this because I&#039;ve had bad experiences with hormonal birth control pills. I took the pill last night with a meal, 24 hours after unprotected sex. I did wake up an hour after with some nausea- but honestly it wasn&#039;t that bad. This morning still a little nausea I am tired and slight abdominal discomfort but I wouldn&#039;t notice it if I was so worried about the side effects. Don&#039;t be afraid to take it! A few days of discomfort beats 9 months of it! So let&#039;s hope it works!""",10.0,3
Gabapentin,Postherpetic Neuralgia,"""I have nerve damage caused by surgery for removal of a Bartholin&#039;s Gland cyst. The nerve damage causes me constant pain, when untreated, from a scale of 8-10. The Gralise (along with Norco) makes it tolerable and in the mornings, sometimes my pain goes all the way down to a 4 (not every morning). The side effects I have are dizziness, inability to find words, blurred vision, and, strangely (because of where my pain is), increased libido. I can&#039;t even sit in a chair, yet all I think about all day is sex. The Grailise has helped a lot with my pain, but I only rated it an eight because of all of the potential side effects. As soon as my doctor finds another treatment (like a nerve block), I&#039;m going to get off of it.""",8.0,81
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""After being on Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo for over a year my pharmacy switched me to Tri Lo Sprintec and as with others I was &quot;assured&quot; this was the same exact drug that I had been taking. Well after the first pack my face has been breaking out throughout the month, my 2nd month my period was MUCH more painful (one of the reasons I went on BC to begin with) and I bled for almost a full week instead of my normal 4-5 days. By the 3rd month I noticed my anxiety and abdominal cramping at all times of my cycle flaring up. Mood swings galore and a period that lasted more than 7 days. :( 
Spoke with my PCP and she agreed to switch back to brand name only and I am hopeful that it will all resolve and that other ladies see these reviews too!""",2.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking this pill for 15 days and have experienced break through bleeding from day 1 until now. I have mild to little cramps, some nausea but no acne or weight gain. If it wasn&#039;t for the breakthrough bleeding I would continue this pill. I am getting married in 25 days and there is no sign of the bleeding stopping, for that reason I am very depressed and unhappy. I was not warned about these side effects before taking it. I&#039;ve tried taking it with grapefruit juice to slow down the estrogen metabolism, that didn&#039;t work. """,5.0,5
Ziprasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""When I got on this I was self-diagnosed with depression, and tried about a dozen antidepressants without getting better. My gyno, who was prescribing, said I had to see a psychiatrist because he was scared he&#039;d &#039;scramble my brain&#039;. I was diagnosed with A-typical bipolar and put on Geodon and Lamictal. The Lamictal did nothing, but in 3 days I went from work or just being in bed the rest of the time gorging on food and not wanting to be bothered to feeling much much better. I started on 30mg and am now on 80, about 10 years later. I highly recommend this for bipolar. I&#039;ve lately started getting into bipolar depression again, though not like it used to be, and am trying a medicine with great reviews that I&#039;d never heard of called Symbyax.""",8.0,35
Propafenone,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Had an irregular heartbeat a month ago.  Not a rapid heartbeat but several normal beats follwed every 30 seconds or so with several faster heartbeats. This would repeat again. Dr. diagnosed me with A-fib.  Placed me on Propafenone 150 Mg 3x a day.  Have not had another episode but the medicine makes me very sleepy in the afternoon.  Hopefully my body will adapt and this will go away.  Has anyone else had the same side effect?  Would appreciate a reply.""",8.0,15
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""I finally can sleep with this medicine. I actually feel like I get better sleep on it than natural sleep. Only down side is it is really only effective for me at a 30mg dosage.  Tried Ambien, melatonin, OTC sleep aids, and other benzodiazepines. Trumps all in my opinion.""",8.0,24
Methadone,Chronic Pain,"""Gall bladder surgery was either botched or had complications. Terrible chronic pain for 3 years now. No alcohol, smoking caffeine, greasy foods or medicines of ANY kind other than prescribed Methadone 3 x 10mg a day allows me to run my business and take care of my family. No side effects. Works amazingly long time with a very constant pain decrease effect. Also stops abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Other medications such as Vicodin and Darvocet did not work well at all for long term pain.  I thank my Dr, who tried Methadone. """,10.0,53
Buprenorphine,Pain,"""I want to update since May 2015. It has been 6 months. I will say YES the pain patch works if your tolerant and give it time and have the correct dose. It does stay on it you folow directions and bathe correct. What I hate is I can&#039;t get in the sun. I live in Florida. I cant swim or it will start peeling they are not cheap. It has restricted my work outs. I have no more interest in it not sure why. I&#039;m about to pick up my last box. I&#039; going to slow the use of them by cutting them over time. I just put on my last patch for this box. Im going  to wear it for 14 days not 7. Then I&#039;m going to cut the next patch in 2 wear it 7 days and then the other 1/2 14 days. then the 3rd patch in 3. The same with 4th. I have tramadol if need be.""",8.0,38
Paxil,Anxiety and Stress,"""At first I loved paxil because I wasn&#039;t crying all the time but even as I&#039;m writing this I feel like there are sprinklers going off in my head. I&#039;m always forgetting things, 0 sex drive, either I&#039;m in a euphoric state of mind or completely absent minded. I constantly feel stoned (and not the good kind).I just started a new job and I can hardly focus.""",4.0,12
Nifedipine,Raynaud's Syndrome,"""I rated this at 50% because I&#039;m not quite sure what&#039;s going on and how I feel about it. I have Raynaud&#039;s syndrome and my hands and feet are constantly cold, blue, white, etc. If I&#039;m in the heat or long showers, my feet turn bright red and get painful. If I&#039;m doing physical activties my hands get red and swollen. Anyway, I took this medicine for the first time at about 8:30 last night. It&#039;s now 4am and my feet are bright red, swollen, and painful, and my only minor relief is to keep my feet elevated (which can get tricky at work). They are warm, and my hands are warm, which is much different than usual, but this swelling is very bothersome. I&#039;m not sure which is worse- before the meds or now. Right now, I think I&#039;d rather take the cold.""",5.0,27
Nuvigil,Narcolepsy,"""Was diagnosed with depression, then bi-polar, then bipolar   narcolepsy.  Cocktail I was on for well over a year was 5mg Abilify, 60mg Cymbalta and 250mg NuVigil.  Recently came off the Abilify and I can&#039;t even explain how good I felt, not high, not mania, just that &quot;finally, just me&quot; feeling.  I was content with life, at peace and for the first time in YEARS I was even happy!  After a week of no Abilify we decided to begin weaning off the NuVigil.  Been taking 150mg Nuvigil   60mg Cymbalta for a week now and feel horrible.  Don&#039;t care about a thing, no motivation, tired, etc.  Doc said give it a month.  Hope I can last that long.  I just want ME back, as does my wife and kids.""",9.0,25
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""I began taking cymbalta six weeks ago for generalized anxiety disorder.  Although the initial side effects of disrupted sleep was difficult, it disappeared after about three weeks.  I began on 30 mg and increased to 60 mg after one week.  The results have been incredible.  For the first time ever, I can sit quietly without a million thoughts running through my head.  I no longer feel &quot;stuck&quot; on certain thoughts.  I feel calmer, more relaxed and happier.  I also find that my thinking is very clear.  Overall, feeling very, very good.  Highly recommend cymbalta.""",8.0,116
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 54 years of age and decided to use Implanon as my birth control method a couple of months ago. I still have a monthly menstruation cycle but no side effects to mention at this time. Hopefully, none to mention ever.  It seems to me that every medication has its risks. So does driving a vehicle but we get behind the wheel anyway. You do what you have to do. """,8.0,0
Benzonatate,Cough,"""I am taking Arava for rheumatoid arthritis and it&#039;s causing a terrible cough. Tessalon worked great and allowed me to sleep all night.""",10.0,15
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I have been on this for two and a half weeks and I started off at 181.00  lb and today I&#039;m 169.8 lb so far I&#039;m happy with it.""",10.0,72
Levothyroxine,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""I had my thyroid irradiated in 2005 due to Grave&#039;s disease caused by Hep C treatment (Ribivirin &amp; Interferon).  At first I saw an endocrinologist that prescribed Armour Thyroid but loss of job and insurance forced me to go to a free clinic, where I receive Synthroid.  The clinic doesn&#039;t seem to understand the difference between experiencing low thyroid levels from naturally occurring hypothyroidism, &amp; complete loss of thyroid.  My NP says to me, incredulously, &quot;You take an awful lot of thyroid!&quot;, &amp; at that time I was only taking 75mcg a day.  Finally after three years of 75 to 100mcg, when I felt absolutely crazy (tired, confused, hair loss, cranky, paranoid, angry, enormous weight gain), she now has me on 150mcg which seems not perfect but better.""",9.0,113
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Where do I start, I got the nexplanon 68mg implant put in on 13 January 2014 6 months after having my daughter, at first it was ok although I did bleed for the first few months, then my period stopped, I started to have mood swings and when I say mood swings I was evil, would probably say physchotic, I attacked my partner something I am not proud of I hate violence, then the acne, the daily headaches and I mean daily I have yet to remember when I didn&#039;t wake up with a migraine, my teenage son says I am so moody and all I do is shout, also the weight gain, as I said at first it was fine then the weight started piling on I have gained over 3 stone on this and I have not changed my lifestyle or eating habits all it is horrible avoid!""",1.0,11
Micardis,High Blood Pressure,"""I&#039;m white male, 53 yrs old, 5&#039;11&quot; and 185 lbs. I just discovered that I had High Blood Pressure about a month ago during a wellness checkup. The nurse took my blood pressure 4 times on the right arm and 3 more on the left. I was running about 180 /120. After she told me that she&#039;d seen 400 lb men with better numbers than that I decided to see my MD. I&#039;ve been on Micardis almost 30 days and it seems to have lowered it to the 140/90 range. I also was put on Bystolic just 5 days ago due to a rapid pulse of 100 bpm. Now down to 75-80. The only side effects have been occasional dizziness and some sharp pain in my hip when I move just so. I did have a scary tightening of the chest and shortness of breath the other day. It seemed to pass in about 2 mins.""",7.0,73
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I had the Mirena for 2.5 years and just had it removed as I couldn&#039;t take the non-stop bleeding and migraine headaches anymore. The bleeding has already stopped and the pelvic tightness has already eased. I&#039;ve had virtually no sex drive for a long time but didn&#039;t make the association until I started doing more research. I am 47 and got it for heavy periods and cramping but wish I had done something else. It just wasn&#039;t worth the misery of the past two years.""",1.0,11
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Never used it, try to activate saving card online, near to impossible, call customer service number, nasty representative, and after an hour of trying to activate it card was expired, funny thing card was dated to expire 6 months later, hahahah what a joke.""",1.0,7
Pexeva,Anxiety,"""I never new life could feel so good. I wish I had this 20 years ago things would have been so different, and my husbands life would have been much easier.""",10.0,15
Aleve,Headache,"""Only thing that works for me.""",10.0,26
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on diazepam for years. At first I thought it was the wonder drug.
It worked quickly and the relief was amazing. I suffered from anxiety, panic attacks and generalized depression for years prior.
But then the wonder drug stopped working -  just like that , immediately - all the benefits I came to trust disappeared. I was left in the same state as before taking.
I should mention that the med stopped working after only a very brief period, perhaps months. However my doctor continues to prescribe, why I don&#039;t know.  I rarely take it any more, but when I do, hoping for the same relief initially felt - nothing!!!
Only advise I can offer is; if it works for you, great BUT don&#039;t think it is the cure, at least not long term.""",2.0,13
Tryptophan,Depression,"""I used this product and it rearly killed me.. is extremely dangerous combined with other medications and was banned for a reason. Now left with severe inflammation and nerve damage. Wish I&#039;d researched further not just product reviews which are only positive.  Please please ask your Dr first or research. Wish I had....""",1.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had this inserted a week ago. I understand this is different for everyone but my cramps were pretty severe. By the next day I was fine. However, for birth control to last 5 years, I would do it again.""",10.0,14
Atripla,HIV Infection,"""3 months of being on Atripla,my HIV test came out -,been on it for over a year.I take it in the mornings,as I had no after effects from the beginning.It is majestic!""",10.0,11
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""This medicine really works for me. I lost 15 pounds in one month. Less cravings for sugar or snacks. Eating two protein shakes for breakfast and lunch (Medifast and/or Isagenyx) and a lean meat and green salad for dinner. Low carbohydrates and fat diet in general, plenty of veggies and lean meat or eggs. 30 mins of aerobic exercise a day. Like someone said, it&#039;s will power in a pill. The only side effect was a headache the first two days and Advil took care of it. I&#039;m naturally a relaxed and happy person, but I do feel a general wellbeing and sleep better. I also felt a little more distracted than usual for a couple days at the beginning but after that nothing else. If you want to lose weight and feel better, try Belviq. Good luck to all!""",10.0,173
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;m taking Cipralex.
I was in a car accident and about a year after the accident I started getting anxiety. 
My background: I was in the military and grew up on a farm. I was raised to be tough and to deal with my problems head on myself.
The whole anxiety thing I thought was for weak people. People with weak minds who just couldn&#039;t handle life. The funny thing with anxiety is it does not make sense. 
I was always an outgoing person up for anything at the drop of a dime.
I started getting anxiety just talking to people and around my family. I would get these episodes of feeling like I was out of my body and spaced out. Not knowing how to respond or thinking the person I was talking to knew I was really anxious.
Cipralex has saved me""",9.0,40
Naproxen,Back Pain,"""I&#039;m 17. I&#039;ve been having back pains for three years on and off. One day I feel my spine and its curved. Got an appointment, recently got Xrays. Till the results I&#039;m prescribed naproxen it works. Its very helpful I can sleep better.""",7.0,33
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""I have been on Cymbalta for one month for relentless anxiety and depression, after trying Paxil, Wellbutrin, Prozac and many others I can not even remember the names of. There has been a loss of appetite for a few weeks but it has mostly gone away. It caused panic in the beginning but Ativan helped a little with that. After a week I felt really good(20 mg) and have been up and down ever since. It has helped a lot but so far it is not the answer. """,3.0,16
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Considering getting it taken out, I&#039;ve been extremely moody, sad all the time, crying and getting angry over the simplest things. Me and my boyfriend have nearly broken up twice since I got this birthcontrol because I&#039;m getting upset over small things that never would have upset me before. I&#039;ve only had it for two and a half weeks! It&#039;s already changed me as a person completely, and I can&#039;t wait to see whether it&#039;ll make my period worse because that will be the last straw. Wouldn&#039;t recommend this to anyone who already is quite sensitive and emotional.""",3.0,7
MiraLax,Constipation,"""After major surgery in 2010 my doctor told me to start using Miralax. I have used it daily every day since then. I was told to never strain during a bm again. Along with is this I eat 25 grams of fiber in my cereal every morning, a serving of prunes (7), one 5 gram of fiber protein bar, 2 fiber capsules, and drink 6-8 glasses of water ever day and finish the day with an apple for the pectin. And I cannot stop any of these items or I have problems. I do not have any blockages and have a colonoscopy every 3 years. Miralax places an important part and my doctor has no issues with me continuing to take it.""",10.0,56
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""If you are reading this the night before you are going to get skyla put in, STOP READING NOW. Every woman is different so how you react will more than likely not be the same as these horror stories you see on here. I made the mistake of reading these and I was so nervous for my appointment.  I&#039;ll admit, the insertion was extremely painful but only lasted less than a minute. I was lightheaded and my legs were numb for about 5 minutes but I was able to drive myself home. I had some cramping afterwards but nothing too severe. Some ibuprofen every 4 hours made them go away. I got mine put in 2 days ago and my cramps have completely gone away. I&#039;m looking forward to seeing how this works for me! Don&#039;t let the negative comments steer you away.""",8.0,11
Tri-Previfem,Birth Control,"""I started taking this pill when I was 16, I am now 20. The pill started out fine and I loved it for the past 3 years but this last year is different. Starting the pill it cleared my acne up very well. I only gained maybe 10lbs at most, but that&#039;s as well as growing up and fitting into my body. The pill has worked great for birthcontrol. It has made me have a regular, light 3-4 day period every month. Rarely any cramps too. But this past year I have been noticing a few different side effects. My cramping is getting worse with each period, I started spotting more monthly and during my period I get severe migranes. Stopping the pill for a month to see if my headaches get better..""",7.0,4
Tazorac,Acne,"""I am 65, becauses of thyroid supplements, I started getting very oily with lots of blackheads on my nose, lips, &amp; chin &amp; a few small pimples.  Went to my Derm after an 18 year lapse; she prescribed Tazorac; I really wanted accutane which I had taken in my 40&#039;s, really good stuff, but she insisted that I try Tazorac at .1%; I love it.  It set my face on fire for about 2 weeks, I used Epionce medical barrier cream to cool it. &amp; help with the sting.  My face was very red too.  After 2 weeks, the burn lessen and now I can put it on several days in a row without the cream.  Been using for 2 mos &amp; my skin is looking fantastic &amp; brighter, I have a few acne scars and they are looking much smaller too.  I am getting complements from family members.""",10.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the Mirena inserted 4 months ago and I absolutely love it. I am 19, have never been pregnant, and was looking for the lowest maintenance birth control possible. The insertion was incredibly painful, honestly the worst pain that I have ever felt in my life, and I experienced cramping for the rest of the day. I had to lay in bed with a heat pack on my abdomen and try to ignore the pain. After that though, it has been everything a birth control should be. I haven&#039;t experienced any of the potential nasty side effects, and I think I actually have an increased sex drive. I don&#039;t get my period anymore, which my doctor said is normal. I would recommend this to any woman, because it has made my life much easier!""",9.0,1
Avanafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I couldn&#039;t get hard enough to penetrate partner. My Dr. gave me Viagra to try. It didn&#039;t work at all gave me a severe headache , back ache and worst of all made my heart race and almost hyperventilate. Then sent me to a urologist yesterday and he believes its is mental not physical but gave me Stendra which I never heard of. Took it last night for the first time wow 15 minutes pow rock hard was able to do it without issue several hours later was able to go at it again without issue. Best part of all no side effects what so ever.""",8.0,69
Epiduo,Acne,"""I am 24, and have suffered from mild acne pretty much forever. I have very oily skin but was reluctant to go on Accutane. This is my second time using Epiduo. The first time I noticed it &#039;stopped working&#039; and I was breaking out again, and that was only after a month or so. Going to try it long term this time! So far my skin is dry and peeling, but the results are amazing, not one spot at the moment.""",8.0,7
Cefprozil,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""Works for me every time.""",10.0,5
Escitalopram,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""Began this medication about 5 weeks ago. Currently taking 15mg (escitalopram) and obsessive worrying is SO much better/decreased. Minimal side effects in the beginning: some dizziness, some nausea but only at 5-10mg, tiredness that went away and so now take medicine in the morning as it will cause insomnia if I take it in the evening. My sleep is better, appetite better and I am back to exercising and anxiety is decreased. I am told I can continue to see results up to 12 weeks. """,10.0,56
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had the Nexplanon implant inserted on May 30th, 2013. My husband works abroad so we didn&#039;t want to risk a pregnancy when we weren&#039;t living together all the time.

The insertion was pain free and I had minimal bruising. The entire 3 years I had very few bleeds, if any. That&#039;s about where the good parts of Nexplanon end for me.

It was only after the implants removal three weeks ago that I realise how badly it affected me the entire time. I had severe mood swings, depression and anxiety, and at the time didn&#039;t chalk it up to the fact I had the implant. Since its removal, my family have seen a dramatic difference in me.""",5.0,3
Wellbutrin XL,Depression,"""WellbutrinXL 150mg for 3 weeks. This medication has changed my life. Went to PMC to renew Ritalin prescription after Adult ADD diagnosis. Family history of depression, PSTD (combat-related). Personal history of adolescent drug and alcohol abuse (nothing hard). Held a firm belief depression could be &quot;powered through&quot;. Apparently depression has set in at 33, which I treated with Adderral and Ritalin. My drinking got so heavy I fell and suffered a serious concussion. 

Doctor denied my Ritalin script and prescribed Wellbutrin. Had side effects: severe bloating, headache, pressured speech. All gone. Energy is sky high, focus is on point, and weight is down. Can&#039;t say enough about this medication. Hope it stays this amazing forever.""",10.0,83
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I take 50 mg. Of trazadone each night and usually have little to no awakenings throughout the night.  I sleep 8 hours and wake fully rested. I&#039;very had no side effects and would definitely recommend this medication to anyone having problems with sleep.""",10.0,73
Cefuroxime,Sinusitis,"""Have gotten excellent results with this med.  It takes three days to kick in, but it has killed a sinus infection in both 2015 and 2016. I have allergies so have more problems than most in getting the infection to go completely away. I have not had the digestive issues nor any other side effects that I have with other meds like zpack (I still take yogart daily to keep good bacteria in the digestive tract).

It seems to not have the issue with antibiotic resistance that zpack and some of the things more commonly prescribed can cause.""",9.0,11
Budesonide / formoterol,moterol),"""I started using Symbicort and after the very first dose I noticed I didn&#039;t have any breathing problems.  Before Symbicort, I was using my albuterol inhaler 4  times per day.  After Symbicort, I have not used it, although I carry it for emergencies.  
""",9.0,22
Bupropion,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I took  200mg a day for 9 months, I noticed  a mild change, but still depressed. Now I&#039;m taking 300mg, but sometimes I feel really bad, small problems seemed very big and difficult to handle. I ask myself not to make a big deal, but  I can&#039;t calm myself.""",6.0,8
Venlafaxine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;ve been taking Effexor XR for over a half of a year now. 
PROS: The biggest notice with this medicine is that I have not had a migraine since! I&#039;ve been getting migraines for over five years and the frequency is one migraine every two weeks; not fun at all. Since I have started the Effexor XR I have not gotten a migraine since then, which is very unusual! I also feel more social!

CONS: I had to drop the dose to the minimum since I was a little bit more irritable at times. Also, I am unsure if the Effexor is helping me gain weight or if that&#039;s my fault for the lack of exercising. I started to get TMJ (grinding of the teeth) when I took Effexor with Amitriptyline at night. It stopped since I take Effexor in the morning and the other at night.""",8.0,18
Intuniv,ADHD,"""Great difference in impulse control.""",10.0,82
Ambien CR,Insomnia,"""I started taking Ambien CR 12.5mg for insomnia and it initially worked very well. Sometime around my 4th month on it I started to unknowingly wake and take at least one (or more???) during the night. One morning I awoke to find about half my bottle of pills spilled on the floor by my bed. Another time I awoke to find an empty drink glass beside my bed. Apparently I had got up and mixed a drink (maybe more than one???) . . . SCARY STUFF! No more Ambien for me, EVER.""",5.0,6
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have been using Yaz as birth control since 2012, yaz is working so well on me, no side effects, everything is good. """,7.0,3
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Definitely helped to reduce my congestion. I took it at 7PM and literally did not sleep at all that night. Had I known that this would happen, I would not have taken it in the evening.""",6.0,15
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""This pill is awful. This is the very first birth control pill I&#039;ve taken and I thought I would write a review to warn other people not to put this in their body. I started the first pack on the first day of my period and my period has not stopped since then. It usually lasts about 4 days and is on a very regular 23 day cycle. This pill has also made me extremely bloated and tired all the time. I recently switched to Mononessa, the generic for Ortho Cyclen. I&#039;m hoping the bleeding will stop since higher dosages normally mean less chances of breakthrough bleeding or spotting. I&#039;d also like to warn ladies that this pill has a very high androgen index, so it&#039;s likely that you will experience hair loss. Can&#039;t wait for it to be out of my system.""",1.0,4
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""Birth control pills make me extremely nauseous, &amp; the shot made me gain a ton of weight &amp; caused bad acne, so the only method I can use consistently is the Nuvaring. It keeps my skin clear, is easy to use, doesn&#039;t bother my husband during sex, and it grew my breasts a cup size. Unfortunately, Nuvaring makes me SO tired that I gained weight due to inactivity since all I want to do is sleep, I suspect it has caused anxiety &amp; depression (although I can&#039;t be sure), and it gives me a terrible headache &amp; nausea the first 3 days I put a new ring in. It dulls my sex drive a bit, but nothing major. I will probably stick with this method for a while unless something better comes around.""",8.0,11
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""Switched from Adderall to Vyvanse because I was experiencing negative side effects. Even on the smallest dose of Adderall I was anxious, had trouble with public speaking, and would have pretty bad mood swings. On Vyvanse I finally feel like a &#039;normal&#039; person. My mom noticed a difference on the first day, and I no longer feel hopeless and discouraged while doing school work.""",9.0,59
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I have been using the patch for 6 years now, I have only been off once ( I buy it when I&#039;m in Mexico since is $100 at USA and I can get 1 month for $35-40 ) So one time I ran out and had to be off for 2 months. Over all I love it, easy to remember, no side effects, haven&#039;t got pregnant in 6 years I have been married. My periods since I am on it are regular and I know exactly when is coming. Before it they used to be long and heavy, with a lot of cramps, now they last 3-4 days max with only 1-2 days of regular bleeding and the rest is light. I only get 1 day of cramps (the heaviest day) and I get sensitive (not sore) and heavy boobs before my period comes.
When I did came off I was so sensitive, I had sore boobs and my body was crazy.""",10.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""In terms of solving my hormone imbalance (I had low estrogen due to previous weight loss) this didn&#039;t jump start me, but it did make me feel a lot better. My mood increased, my libido increased, my non existent breasts actually fit into an A cup, less vaginal dryness. I was happy. Until my doctor thought it&#039;d be best to up my dosage. It was probably the worst mistake ever. I have one more medication to try before she lets me back onto Lo Loestrin. I&#039;m honestly praying the new medicine doesn&#039;t work because I&#039;ve been miserable since stopping.""",10.0,12
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""One week on Zoloft, no more bad dreams and nightmares.I can&#039;t remember last time I slept so well.I feel little better with my anxiety and this gives me hope.""",10.0,81
Toradol,Pain,"""Didn&#039;t do anything just like taking 800 mg ibuprofen. I don&#039;t recommend anyone to ever get this if you are in severe pain.""",1.0,22
Augmentin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""Don&#039;t know what&#039;s worse....the cellulitis infection or side effects of augmentin. Headache, gassiness, bloating, stomach upset from day one. Horrible vomiting on day 5. Thank goodness I only have 7 day Rx. Calling Dr tomorrow and will beg not to take last 2 days or switch to something else.""",5.0,8
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I was on the yaz contraceptive pill for only around 6-8 months, but it was the worst experience. I complained about acne to my doctor and she recommended it, but I did not notice a drastic difference in my breakouts while on the pill. I had been on alesse for 2 years before switching to yaz so I was well aware of some of the side affects to birth control pill use. When I switched to yaz I honestly felt miserable and immediately noticed my sex drive decreased drastically and I had low energy all the time. I had never felt that way while on alesse and I thought perhaps it was only a side effect to just starting the new pill. However, in the entire time I was taking yaz my mood did not change and I felt it best to switch back to alesse.""",2.0,5
Hydroxyzine,Allergic Urticaria,"""Itching, sick to my stomach, blood constantly in my nose, shakes, sore throat feel like I have a cold now. Cannot take antihistamines told doctor still insisted. My bites still itch and now I feel ill on a daily basis.""",1.0,15
Rivastigmine,Alzheimer's Disease,"""I&#039;ve only been using this medication (patch) for a month but the positive effects it has had on me are spectacular.It has eased my discomfort and confusion. I have experienced no side effects at all.""",9.0,100
Prolia,Osteoporosis,"""I been on prolia for 2.5 years
Just this last one I have noticed more pain in my arm. Going on 2 weeks. Other than that I have had no problem prior.  I will continue taking it as long as I can afford it.""",9.0,46
Dexedrine,Narcolepsy,"""I was diagnosed with narcolepsy at 18 years old, I have been taking Dexedrine for a little over a year now. I recommend using Dexedrine because it does a great job of keeping you awake without the nasty side effects that other medicines bring, like Adderall. Dexedrine has really changed my life, I am able to confidently drive and good at work without having to worry about falling asleep. I really wish I had this in High School. For all the younger people out there with narcolepsy ask your doctor to put you on Dexedrine, it&#039;s less expensive than Adderall and Vyvanse (Vyvanse didn&#039;t work for me I fell asleep several times on it). The side effects I find with it is sometimes it gives me mood swings, most of the time its a feeling of optimism.""",10.0,34
Taytulla,Birth Control,"""I have PCOS and this is easily my 15th BC I have been on since I was 16 (25 now).  I have been on it for 5 months and I&#039;m lucky if I even get spotting.  It skips periods which is not safe to me.  I have horrible headaches, some weight gain, breast tenderness, and exhaustion.  I am a very active person typically 4-6 days at the gym, and can&#039;t find motivation to do ANYTHING anymore.  I have 0 motivation for life.  I would stay away from this pill if you&#039;re sensitive to birth control side effects.  My OB is switching me to OVCON 35, fingers crossed.  Any other ladies face issues finding the right BC who have PCOS?!""",3.0,9
Lutera,Birth Control,"""Before I was on Lutera- I was on Lo Loestin FE (which was awful!- I would bleed literally two weeks out of the month, had no sex drive and gained 10 lbs). After switching to Lutera, which I have been on for a month now, my mood swings have been consistent (even though I cried when a dog commercial came on), I have actually lost weight, there is no break through bleeding, and my sex drive is back to normal, AND this is covered a 100% by my insurance. Also, no bad side effects such as acne, stomach pain, or severe discomfort in any form. The only thing is my boobs swell up a little bit, but no complaints there.  This is such a great pill! I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to start a new BC or wanting to switch.""",9.0,11
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""Part 2) Still frustrated by toenail fungus, in June 2017, I asked a foot doctor to prescribe generic Lamisil. Less than a week after I started taking it, I started getting fevers &amp; chills, my urine turned dark, I had a loss of appetite, trouble sleeping and felt itchy all over. I felt terrible but hoped I could get through it by taking Advil for the fevers/chills and Benydryl for the itching. Then I got a rash on my upper body again. None of the other side effects were going away. I discontinued use. Lab work showed my liver count was high. After a few days off Terbinafine all negative side effects have stopped. I will go back for lab work again next week and expect it to show my liver function to be normal.  Use caution with this drug!""",1.0,12
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I just wanted to add my experience with Nexplanon because there are a lot of negative reviews up here that really worried me when I read them right after I got it inserted. I&#039;m 19 and I got my implant in January 2017, got my period a week or so later for about 4 days, and haven&#039;t had it since. At first this concerned me a little but it&#039;s really just a signal that the hormones are working. I experienced no weight gain and no acne troubles either. I&#039;m not sure if this is relevant but I feel as though I can attribute my lack in side effects from getting the implant directly off of 2+ years of birth control pills. I did experience minor changes in mood a few weeks after insertion, but I have been feel completely normal since then.""",10.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have only been on this pill for week, and I feel as if I&#039;m not even on b.c. at all. I feel no change which is welcome after dealing with ortho tri cyclen lo for several years. With that pill if I missed a pill or started later than a week after the last set of pills, it made me feel like crap. This pill, I haven&#039;t felt anything since starting it. And that&#039;s awesome.""",9.0,5
Minoxidil,Alopecia,"""I have only been using Rogaine for two months now, but I can tell that it is working. A few things I have learned: do not overuse this product! Stick to the 1 ml regardless if you have hair loss all over or not! It&#039;s not worth the side effects. I wasn&#039;t sure how much to be applying because I know they say only use 1 ml, but since I have diffuse thinning all over, I feel like I need to apply it in back as well. Anyway I am going to use less of it and try to apply more evenly. I hear that it works all over regardless of how much you apply, hope this is true. I have headaches if I use too much. """,7.0,184
Stribild,HIV Infection,"""I started on Stribilid on 17th Jan 2014, my Viral Load was 150k. After 4 weeks I&#039;m undetectable. I&#039;ve had little side effects at all. I take the pill at lunch, all seems to be working (really) well so far. I quit drinking to help the meds work best they can and to improve adherence but by the looks of things this regimen is doing well for lots of people which is great to see. Kidney and liver all good too!""",9.0,18
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""I was one of the first to go on Harvoni following FDA approval. I did 12 weeks from Dec 2014 to Feb 2015. Only mild tiredness nothing else while taking it. Have been clear since.. 
 I was diagnosed in 1997 and did not want the treatments at that time or until Harvoni came on the scene. I believe I had it many years before being diagnoses and the blood count kept rising as the years went by. Glad I played the waiting game""",10.0,26
Tirosint,Underactive Thyroid,"""I was on the edge of hypothyroidism but not fully diagnosed cause my TSH wasn&#039;t considered high enough to be classified but had most of the symptoms so I was given the low dose of a thyroid medication I was so sick, I ended up in the ER with a horrible migraine and throwing up for 14 hrs. My dr. switched me to Tirosint same dose as before and I have no side effects. I am finally feeling human I am not so tired, I am more alert and focused, my TSH level has gone to a much better level.""",9.0,44
Copper,Birth Control,"""My first expulsion happened two days after insertion. Tried using Paragard again, and my body rejected it after a week.  I like the concept on Paragard and I wish it would&#039;ve worked for me.""",1.0,1
Leuprolide,Prostate Cance,"""While I do believe it has lengthened by life, the side effects are difficult to deal with.  I am extremely sun sensitive, also have a rash on my wrists that doesn&#039;t go away. """,8.0,126
Alesse,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Alesse for three months now, half way through third pack. I&#039;ve been been getting my period half way threw the active pills. This has been happening ever month like clock work. It usually ends around the time I start taking the sugar pills. I&#039;m curious if this is happening to anyone else.""",5.0,7
Pristiq,Depression,"""I have been using Pristiq for two weeks...I have been very pleased with the results. I have been waking up every night at 2:30am but will quickly go back to sleep.""",9.0,14
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I didn&#039;t read the directions and started taking Chantix the day after I quit.  I had smoked for 33 years.  I only took Chantix for 2 weeks after quitting.  No side effects.  I was actually amazed how easy it was to quit.  Now been smoke free for 9 years!!!""",10.0,20
Insulin degludec,"Diabetes, Type 1","""I started this new tresiba, was the first person in the state to start it.  Right afterwards, when i did the switch from levemir to tresiba, I caught the worst cold known in the history of man, and i mean BAD too,  I was so tired, and at night i coughed so bad, i&#039;d lose my breath.  Doctor told me I don&#039;t have a cold, as my lungs were crystal clear.  No matter what I did I could not get rid of this cold, and it got worse by the day.  I began to become suspicious when no one and I mean not a one around me caught this miserable cold.  I put 2 and 2 together, and I said it must be tresiba.  went back on levemir, and the cold was gone in 48 hours.  No pharmacy knew about this or adverse effects, it was that new.  Never again.""",1.0,34
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I started Contrave on 5-6 and first week in a half no side effects other then dry mouth, little bit of dizziness, my Dr recommended when you start out to take at night not in the morning, I think this really helped.. now I am taking 1 in the morning and 1 at night and have been for few days, do experience a lot of dizziness and weird feelings, but overall DO NOT THINK ABOUT EATING at all, which is great for me.. This used to be all  I thought about, so I can deal with the side effects. I am down 15 lbs in less then a month with little exercise, but about to do more.. I have about 55 lbs more to go, and really feel I will get there with Contrave..""",9.0,22
Codeine / guaifenesin,Cough,"""This is the best working cough syrup.  While it doesn&#039;t totally eliminate it (which would make it a 10!), it is the best among all of the different cough syrups and pills.  I am not a fan of the Benzonatate gel capsules.  They do nothing for me.""",9.0,7
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""By far the most effective medicine for treating complex acne. It is my opinion that taking Accutane and dealing with the minor side effects is less damaging than the stress and social fear and depression from acne.  Just do it and get on with your life!""",9.0,9
Rogaine Women's,Alopecia,"""I have been losing my hair gradually for the last 10 years my hairdresser said something about it then I started noticing my hair was falling out by the handfuls  so I got a little nervous and bought Rogaine for women wow this stuff is amazing I can&#039;t believe how thick my hair is after all these years I don&#039;t know why I didn&#039;t try this product sooner but now I am and I&#039;m glad I did  I haven&#039;t had any side effects from it all go I highly recommend washing your hands after applying it to your hair to prevent transferring it onto your face""",10.0,51
Actiq,Pain,"""I&#039;ve had chronic daily cluster headaches for about 35 years.  Actiq is the only med that I&#039;ve tried to offer near-complete relief.  I&#039;ve been using them for almost five years and they still work as well as the first time.  For me, a true &quot;miracle drug&quot;.""",9.0,36
Clonazepam,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Worked pretty well for restless legs syndrome, but when I started on it, I also had undiagnosed sleep apnea. Since using it with the CPAP, I have never slept better!""",10.0,51
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I was prescribed 500 mg tablets twice daily for 7 days. This has been a truly awful experience. Throwing up constantly, horrible heartburn, insomnia, exhaustion, heart racing, sugar cravings, HORRIBLE migraines, light sensitivity

The side effects almost made me give up several times. But I stuck it out and took the medicine. Now I&#039;m cured of my infection, but I&#039;m not sure if it was worth suffering through the medication or not.""",1.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had this for about a month now. I started while on my period and just started slightly spotting. I have been fine (no cramps, not tired, no weight gain, etc.). I did notice the day before I started spotting I felt BLAH. I felt like crying the whole day but The next day I started spotting and my mood was back to normal. I would give it more than just a month. They tell you that people react differently to each method and that some people will have a period on and off for up to 6 months. The insertion of it wasn&#039;t as bad as I thought. As others have said the most painful part was when they put the numbing medicine in and then if you bump it while its bruise, its still kind of tender for about a week after. Overall GREAT so far.""",10.0,1
Citalopram,Depression,"""I have struggled with bouts of depression my whole adult life. Now that I have 3 children, I realized how my depression spats could and was affecting them. Short fuse, drinking too much in the evenings, inconsistent parenting responses. I am also high strung and type-A, and have a dormant eating disorder. Gave citalopram 20 a try and for 2 weeks, I felt like everything was worse...I was nauseous, extra tired all day (even though I took it at night), crying jags and lack of stamina or enthusiasm. Then, everything changed! Life is good, chaotic and full. I am my best me. And I love sex! There is peace now in my head, which makes me more productive, less self-deprecating, and much more patient.""",9.0,21
Minocycline,Acne,"""I have severe acne and minocycline is the only thing that seems to be working for me. When I take it, there is pretty much never any new acne that comes, except if I forget to take it, then instantly a lot of zits appear.

The problem is that my red marks are still as visible as ever and taking forever to go away and my acne will come back if I stop minocycline. This is my experience, though. It may work better for some people.""",8.0,17
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the depo shot for three years. I decided to go on something different So I chose the skyla. I was super nervous about getting considering I&#039;m very self conscious but it wasn&#039;t as embarrassing as I had thought it would be. The insertion was pretty terrible. It didn&#039;t take long but a minute but the pain was unlike anything I have ever experienced. I haven&#039;t had kids so this was almost to much for me. But I just gritted my teeth an didn&#039;t think about it. I was quit dizzy and the cramps were miserable. For hours it was terrible. And it even got so bad I threw up. I slept restlessly that night but in the morning I felt fine. No more cramps or pain. During the day though I felt strange just a little off. Other than that. Its great! I recommend""",9.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Loestrin for 14 days now.  This is my first pill, so I was very concerned with side effects when I started.  The first three days weren&#039;t too bad except for some light nausea.  The fourth night was absolutely terrible- it made me feel like I had the flu the nausea was so bad.  After that night, I&#039;ve only experienced occasional light to moderate nausea.  Mood swings here and there as well.  Overall feeling pretty good.  I have not noticed an increase in weight, cup size, or skin quality.""",8.0,4
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I got liletta in August, so it&rsquo;s been about three months. The insertion was terrible, I nearly passed out and had to lay and regain my strength for about fifteen minutes afterwards. And the cramps after inserting and for the next couple of days were excruciating. After 2 days my cramps did stop and I felt okay. My periods have been spotty and irregular and last about 10 days, but this month I haven&rsquo;t had one at all so far so I&rsquo;m hoping they stop all together. Only symptom I have from it now is pretty painful cramps but it&rsquo;s nothing a painkiller can&rsquo;t relieve.""",7.0,0
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got Implanon on August 6th 2013. Soon after I noticed non-stop bleeding, and mood swings. I cried very often, and also ended a relationship. I went through depression, anxiety and had serious headaches. I haven&#039;t quit bleeding for more than a week since I&#039;ve been on it. I don&#039;t recommend it to anyone under 18.""",2.0,48
Clomiphene,Ovulation Induction,"""Took clomid on days 3-7. I am 38, with pcos and have a large reserve of eggs as I am not ovulating.
Am pregnant after first cycle.
Happy, but scared to death at the same time!""",9.0,101
Sertraline,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on Zoloft for a few days and feels as I have a flat bearer over my head., as if my volume controls have been set on medium permanently. I definitely notice sexual dysfunction. It took me forever to climax. """,8.0,16
Amitriptyline,Insomnia,"""At first it helped a little. Didn&#039;t help me fall to sleep but I woke up less. The effects were short lived 9 months later and I am up to 300 MG experiencing 2-6 hours of broken sleep per night.""",2.0,48
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""After reading the reviews a month ago I decided to wait before taking this drug. I used natural supplements to boost my Seratonin level, I think that was working. I still was feeling depressed though, mostly due to family and marital problems, fix those issue and everything else would fall into place, I have been praying for that. So I decided to take this citalopram 10mg. that my Dr. felt I needed, as he said I&#039;m depressed. Which I am.
I took it for four  days and feel like a zombie, very tired, confused, not thinking clearly, weak, and can&#039;t sleep. I know it is supposed to take a few weeks, but no thank you. Most people who have reported here have been on one or more depression drugs on and off for a longtime.. never been on any drugs,""",1.0,8
Voltaren,Osteoarthritis,"""1 pill twice a day. Voltaren effective until it caused server swelling of my entire legs and hands. The increased edema put pressure on my bursa in both hips and on the nerves leaving my groin and going into my legs. All of this pressure caused electrical shocks in my thighs. I took a diurectic but it didn&#039;t remove the fluid from my thighs.""",9.0,37
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I started taking celexa over a year ago for anxiety and stress. I had some mild side effects the first week, but it has been great since then. I started on 10mg and switched to 20mg after a month and have been at that prescription since. It probably took at least a month before I started noticing a difference. I take it at night and don&#039;t have any troubles sleeping or any other side effects. This medicine has completely changed my perspective. I&#039;m much more calm and just happier all around. I used to be very high strung and easily stressed, but not anymore! Highly recommend!""",10.0,121
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""I have suffered migraines since I was in grade school (I&#039;m now 45). My headaches used to come on in the late afternoon and put me in bed for the rest of the day but I would wake up next morning feeling ok. Now my headaches come on about 3-4 in the morning and last 2 days of non stop vomiting and pain. The doctor put me on Topamax daily but the side effects keep causing me to overheat in the Texas weather. The doctor just put me on sumatriptan 100mg and I just had an attack 2 days ago. I took 1 pill and it did nothing. 3 hours later I took a second dose and I still ended up in bed for 14 hours. """,2.0,7
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I had surgery on a Thursday and was warned that the pain pills make you constipated, so I already had some Dulcolax pink pills in my cabinet I hadn&#039;t used yet so figured they would work. Surgery was Thursday, and by Monday after I still hadn&#039;t had a bowel movement, so I figured I would take the maximum daily dose - 3 pills - and sleep on it. Woke up, feeling no different than I had since the surgery. Took 3 more with my morning meds. At 7 pm, had a normal bowel movement and felt better. 20 min later though, I suffered the worst cramps and pain I&#039;ve ever felt. I LITERALLY lost 3 pounds from shitting. Oh, then I woke up the next morning and had shit the bed - first time ever; hopefully last. It&#039;s now been 24 hours of horrific pain and cramps.""",2.0,11
Excedrin,Migraine,"""Miracle over the counter drugs for migraines. It makes me wonder why I haven&#039;t heard about this drug until I saw the commercial on TV lol/

Don&#039;t drink coffee with this though, it made me very shaky--to the point where my latte was visibly shaking in my grasp :(""",10.0,2
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""Over the past 7 yrs. I&#039;ve been on every painkiller known to man. Currently what works for me is Fentanyl 25mg patches and Norco 10/325mg for breakthrough pain. Disabled due to severe back(lower) pain, both hips broke, right knee with osteoarthritis and my right Achilles tendon was torn up by a 
dog. My combo allows me to function somewhat for up to about 4 hrs before pain level starts rising and I have to stop cause sometimes the pain gets so bad that the meds don&#039;t work. Fentanyl is not for everyone but I would suggest to anyone dealing with severe chronic pain to try it.A patch last 3 days and I have no side effects from it. No constipation either.  I thank my lucky stars that my doc found this combo. I still have bad days but very few.""",9.0,66
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""i was on byetta from for 6 mths it was good to control the sugar levels but i did not find any other benefit as to what the drug claim about losing weight....i thought the expense was to much for the not so stellar results.....""",4.0,37
Horizant,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have had undiagnosed RLS for years and had huge horse pills Gralise to take and so many of them with a high fat meal which made me gain weight.  Horizant is so much better just one pill at dinner time and I get my rest. Glad Dr explained to me that each 600mg tablet is actually equivalent to  313mg Gabapentin and not to break it but swallow whole with food.""",10.0,4
Metformin / sitagliptin,min / sitagliptin),"""I was taking FORXIGA for more then 3 months and my blood sugar after any meal was always around 
180 -200. I was not happy, so I change doctor. She prescribed me JUNAMET, which I took for the first time this morning, after breakfast and my blood sugar is 126. 

I&#039;m happy.""",10.0,8
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Well I for one do not know what the big hullabaloo was/is about drinking the stuff..no offense to anyone but I&#039;ve had worse tap water !! I did put the meds in the fridge but kept my drinking water at room temp.1st dose shot the stuff right down no problem didn&#039;t breathe thru nose.. the water - it&#039;s just 32 oz of water for pete&#039;s sake ! some cramping and nausea 3 hrs all done went to sleep next am-re.2nd dose -much easier took abt 2 1/2 hrs than drank some gatorade
I would never use a straw that just prolongs the agony for those who are so freaked out abt the taste !!! Drink it right done and get it over with !!! I stayed in the bathroom the whole time w/my laptop wouldn&#039;t think of getting more than 5&#039; from toilet !  My first colonoscopy-65y""",10.0,14
Remicade,Ulcerative Colitis,"""I was diagnosed with pan UC 2 years ago. My doctor gave me different medication that didn&#039;t work for me and made me worse. I lost 20 pounds in two weeks and didn&#039;t eat or drink anything because I would go to the bathroom ten times a day.  My doctor finally recommended remicade,  symptoms went down and a year later I&#039;ve started flaring up again. They increased dosage and I get it every month now. But while I&#039;m writing this my flare ups started again and it&#039;s been two weeks of bleeding and my doctor is on vacation. I don&#039;t know to do next, I don&#039;t want to have surgery.""",4.0,7
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""I have taken this medicine since it first came out.  I felt the tingle of a new sore the other day and bought a bottle of Abreva (this bottle has a pump to supply the medication which is more liquidish).  After 2 days of use I realized that no only had the Abreva NOT worked, my cold sore had spread to 3 times the original size and was still contagious (tingly and sore).  I mentioned this to my husband who said we had an older squeeze tube of Abreva (paste consistency) in his bathroom and he suggested I try that instead.  After 12 hours, 2 applications, the cold sore is already getting better.  My guess is that the makers of Abreva have watered down the active ingredient so much that it is no longer effective so they make more money.""",1.0,17
Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Reading all of these reviews I was a bit scared that I was gonna experience what these ladies have but I must say I was very fortunate not to feel like my vag was being burned off. Perhaps the burning correlates with the severity of the infection? Idk but I did feel a slight burn but nothing crazy, I applied it at night and when I woke up ,my genitals were less swollen. I&#039;m still itchy but not as itchy as before I started monistat. It&#039;s not an immediate cure, I will say that. So have patience please and if u can go to the drs instead ,please do so. That would of been my choice but lucky me I got it on a Friday and my drs office is closed so here I am. But I feel better and I can&#039;t wait to see how it completely heals in a few days.""",7.0,3
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had my nexplanon for about four months now and I am so happy I got this! The insertion was bearable and I got some breakouts the first week or so but it wasn&#039;t too bad. So far my period has been pretty much regular, I  have a lighter flow which is great and I get fewer cramps. It still lasts about 5-6 days but I&#039;m not complaining. I haven&#039;t had any spotting in between periods. Also, I never had a history of having headaches but after getting it I do get a few headaches here and there that last 5 minutes but nothing bad. I was nervous because of all these bad reviews, everyone is different but just give it a try, please. So far I am really happy I got it and it could work out for you like it did for me!""",9.0,8
Tacrolimus,Atopic Dermatitis,"""Protopic helped my wife in vitiligo treatment. She has been using 0.03% for face, and 0,1% for body, and it reduced vitiligo almost completely within several months, without any side effects.""",10.0,85
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Trinessa for about 2 and a half months. The first week upon taking it, I had severe abdominal pain and headaches. I was hungry all the time but, due to the warning that I would have increased cravings, I controlled it rather well. It seemed to get better throughout the month, my face was clearing up, I had energy again, but I still got minor to severe pains on a regular basis. My period came after three days of being on the inactive pills and lasted 4 days. My cramps improved drastically and I was still hormonal, just less. I started back on the pills again and the first day I experienced extreme nausea and vomited. The nausea has continued to follow me for the past weeks, now I am looking into the Nuvaring.""",5.0,12
Methylprednisolone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""Took only 3 pills that were only 4mg each and after the third pill had heart palpitations, my arms felt numb, nausea, felt so very hungry even after eating. Cannot take this med. Too many side effects.""",1.0,18
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I am a 26 year old female.  I started Lexapro 10 mg a week ago.  I have experienced nausea, dry mouth, headaches and fatigue.  Rated it a 7 because I don&#039;t think I have been taking it long enough to notice any huge differences.  I do feel maybe slightly more calm and a little less blushing.  Here&#039;s hoping things get even better!""",7.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Plan b doesn&#039;t work! I literally took it four hours after unprotected sex with my boyfriend! That was last month on the 22 of last month and I found out I was pregnant today!""",1.0,3
Zonisamide,Seizures,"""On maximum dose with Keppra, and still having some break through seizures.  Still less then I was having before.  No side effects.  Had a full term pregnancy while on medication.  Baby is very healthy.""",8.0,31
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""Took Contrave for one day - the nausea/dizziness/vomiting  was unbearable.  I will not be taking it anymore which makes upsets me considering it cost me around $100""",1.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Lo LoEstrin for 2 years now. This contraceptive is expensive if you&#039;re paying out of pocket but really amazing, definitely the best I&#039;ve tried thus far. I highly recommend it, especially if you&#039;re petite or susceptible to nausea, acne, and other side effects associated with higher dose pills. The last time I checked, it was the lowest dose BC on the market so if you&#039;ve suffered from side effects on higher dose pills you should consider switching over. I&#039;ve had zero side effects other than a slight increase in breast size, which is a HUGE change considering how bad I felt during my years on LoEstrin, Ortho Tri Cyclen, and Yasmin. Glad to have found this one!""",10.0,2
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""Weird vivid dreams feels like I&#039;m paralyzed  and can&#039;t move.I do feel rested though""",7.0,14
Reclipsen,Birth Control,"""Overall I feel that this birth control does a great job. I&#039;ve been taking it for 3 years to regulate my period and prevent pregnancy with out any problems. I&#039;ve never experienced any of the sides effects, or at most they were on such a small scale that I didn&#039;t notice them. The only thing I dislike is that I don&#039;t usually start my period until 3-4 sugar pills in. I don&#039;t know how common this is with other women, but that has been the case for me since I began taking it.""",8.0,16
Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine,HIV Infection,"""I am NOT new to HIV or HIV treatment. I&#039;ve known my status since 1994 (1st test). I have been through all of the initial Protease Inhibitor drugs from the mid 1990&#039;s &amp; the plethora of severe side affects they provided.
I was switched to Triumeq in late Feb, 2016, NOT due to having a detectable viral load, but due to increasing diarrhea on my last drug combination which included Epzicom, Norvir &amp; Prezista. I wish I never complained about the diarrhea because I am still suffering from extreme headaches nine (9) days after stopping Triumeq. I am on continuous pain killers because these headaches are CONSTANT. Triumeq for me is a complete disaster. I took a full month of Triumeq.""",1.0,14
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I took Lo Loestrin Fe for 2 years and honestly loved it. I switched briefly to the generic version for a month, and it was freaking awful, so I switched back to Lo Lo right away. 
Only issue I encountered on it was that I ovulated over the BC.. which resulted in extreme breast tenderness &amp; growth (for about 2-3 weeks) and weight gain. When this first happened to me I really thought I was pregnant, after a test came out negative I went to my OBGYN and she explained that it was too low a hormone level to properly regulate my cycle. Hence the ovulation. So then I switched to generic and ended up just switching back again. 
I finally stopped taking Lo Lo after the 2nd time I ovulated over the pills and got an IUD. 
Overall though, great BC""",9.0,1
Zoloft,Depression,"""Having felt sick for the better part of the last year, many side effects of pain in my neck due to 3 bulging discs,  I was recently hospitalized with heart palpitations but nothing seems to be wrong with my heart. My doctor thought I may be having depression due to all my physical pain. She started me on 25 mg of zoloft two weeks ago and increased it to 50 mg today.  I&#039;m feeling a positive change already. Not dwelling on my feelings of pain and sickness.  I will continue zoloft as the side effects are minimal compared to the benefits""",10.0,66
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""It works great! It helps numbs the pain a lot which helps. It also speeds up the healing process. If I start using it the second I feel the tingle sometimes the blister doesn&#039;t even form! If I can&#039;t get another tube before it starts to blister but I can get to it within a day, it shortens the time I have it from 7 days to only 2 maybe 3. Totally worth it! I&#039;ve dealt with these all my life, it&#039;s nice to have something out there that works.""",10.0,6
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""At the smallest dose (I believe 25 mg) I didnt have any blackouts like I did with ambien and I could easily fall asleep. I liked this drug because it didn&#039;t give me dry mouth, I could wake up when I had to and not feel hungover the next day""",8.0,41
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""I wanted to say that I have been taking this medication for about 3 months now. To put it into perspective, I told my doctor that I had actually laughed the previous week. I have chronic pain from spinal arthritis, foot, knee, and leg pain from arthritis and spinal nerve pain from damage from shingles. I was miserable. I still have pain, and have to be careful not to overdo it, or I have break through pain. But this is a good thing because I don&#039;t want to do more damage to my joints. I take gabapentin for nerve pain. I wanted to say that my doc prescribed an asthma puffer to put medication on my skin before I apply the patch. I spray it on by depressing the puffer, and then spread it very gently. No rash. I forgot once and had blisters.""",9.0,12
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""This medication has been extremely helpful to me. 7 months ago, I developed IBS, which made me very nervous about my stomach. I slowly became nervous about everything, not knowing that my anxiety was more than just &quot; little worries.&quot; I was afraid to go to important events, thinking something bad could suddenly happen to me all the time. My mother was noticing these changes in my personality, so then made me go to a therapist. That was when I was suggested to be put on Paxil. I was afraid to take Paxil, but when I was finally forced to, I noticed changes within a week with just 5mg. I moved up to 10mg, and everyone could see changes in how I acted everywhere. I am currently still on 10mg, but even a little can do a lot, even for you!""",9.0,66
Zyrtec,Urticaria,"""The doctor gave me Zyrtec for a skin problem that I&#039;ve had for a coule of years. If I take Zyrtec I don&#039;t have any symptoms. It works great!!!""",10.0,41
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I just started my suboxone treatment. After years of heavy oxycodone use. At my worst I was doing six to eight 30 mg oxys per day! I quit cold turkey once I revealed my problem to my family, had the worst week of my life from the withdrawal as you can imagine given my amount and length of use. After 6 months of relapsing here and there and having constant terrible cravings I finally got on suboxone. From day one this has been a lifesaving med for me. My cravings are gone , I don&rsquo;t drink alcohol and my outlook on life is a million times better. If you are having a rough time with addiction then please seek help and know that suboxone literally saved my life .""",10.0,9
Flurandrenolide,Eczema,"""For what it is worth, I&#039;m a scientist at FDA and after having tried all other topical steroid creams, a dermatologist prescribed this product and it flat-out worked.  I was very surprised and delighted.""",10.0,15
Remicade,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""I am a 28 year old male and was diagnosed with Crohn&#039;s 6 years ago. I had a flare up with an abdominal aneurysm and lost approx 90 lbs. I was put on Remicade and it has saved my life. I have been on it every 8 weeks for about 4 years and have regained a healthy weight and my symptoms are at an all time low. My only complaints are that getting the treatment is time consuming and the cost is obscene if you don&#039;t have good insurance. However, despite all that, it truly has saved my life and I couldn&#039;t be happier with the actual results of the medication.""",10.0,43
Implanon,Birth Control,"""The 3 years went by so fast. I loved it so much I just had it taken out and a new one put in. My cycle comes every 3 months and last about 7 days, the other months I may cramp a little but no spotting so far.""",10.0,4
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I love Contrave December 1st 2015 I started contrave at 289 as of this morning I weight 207! I feel amazing. The only side effect that I have had is constipation, which isn&#039;t a huge deal when you get excellent results.""",10.0,36
Paxil,Depression,"""My depression is weird, mostly due to tapering off of and recovering from benzodiazepine dependency. I have awful anhedonia and have been watching my life crumble in slow motion over the past year. I know I needed to do something. 

The Paxil is a stopgap solution but so far I&#039;m starting to climb my way out. I can&#039;t really attest to side effects. The worst I guess is a dry mouth and fuzzy thinking, but honestly, I&#039;ve been depressed for so long, I can&#039;t say my thinking has been that great to begin with. I was afraid it would lower my libido and I&#039;d have anorgasmia, but so far no.

My logic is thusly, I may end up losing my job because of &quot;personal problems&quot;. Won&#039;t it be nice if I can actually handle such an eventuality instead of giving up?""",7.0,14
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""Been on this medicine for more than ten years. The 8/10 is for it is due to its overall minor side effects over time, and its very powerful effects when not taken CONSISTENTLY. BE ADVISED. This medication works best when taken at the exact time(s) everyday and I have experienced all other symptoms people have described as bothersome but this is not the typical take it to be a walking zombie pill. I also don&#039;t think people realize how much they are moving when manic and when on this medication, you calm down. So it&#039;s completely natural to want to sit around all day and watch T.V. I also have gained weight and have difficulty shedding the pounds, however I would rather be SANE and curvy. I weighed 130lbs starting, NOW am 178lbs.""",8.0,43
Diazepam,Light Sedation,"""Very pleasant in a variety of doses.""",10.0,31
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I followed the instructions correctly. It kind of worked at first but then it stopped, I was back to zero only with a overbloated belly and an unsettling feeling all day. Do not use""",2.0,5
Doxycycline,Acne,"""3rd day of this medication and I&#039;m having itchiness around my eyes and all over my face. """,5.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I tried bcp in college, but they aggravated my migraines. At age 23, my neurologist said that because most of my migraines occurred just before my period, OrthoTricylen would work for me. My migraines got BETTER, my already clear complexion become clearer, and my periods lightened. However, the first three months were tough.  My breasts swelled from a 34C to a 34D+ (enough to buy a bigger bra), I was easily enraged, and I became a bit of a space cadet - but it all went away after the first 3 months. I also never got pregnant until after taking this pill. If you have migraines, talk to your neurologist about this pill.""",9.0,9
Zoloft,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been on 50mg Zoloft for about six month, I do find that my symptoms have improved some but my memory is awful.  I cannot remember a lot of important things and after doing some internet research, I found that several similar experiences.  Anyone have memory loss?""",7.0,21
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""Works great! Slight headache to start.....which doesn&#039;t last. After 4 months 80% clear and I had psorasis over 75% of my body. Now after 6 months on it I am 99% clear. Unbelievable!!! This med has worked for me and I take/use nothing else in conjunction.""",10.0,25
Nortriptyline,Depression,"""I&#039;m 61 yrs old and have been taking Nortriptyline for about 30 years for depression. I believe I was depressed most of my life before being diagnosed. Initially, it took about 4 weeks before I started feeling the effects of the drug, but once it kicked in it made all the difference in the world. After many years, my doctor had me try some of the newer SSRI drugs (while still on Nortriptyline) and with each one I didn&#039;t feel at all like myself (like I was watching my life from outside myself), so with each attempt at trying a new drug, I kept going back to what worked best. Nortriptyline. I guess I&#039;d consider myself a poster child for the drug, because it&#039;s always given me a level mood and I&#039;ve never experienced deep depression while on it.""",10.0,24
Diazepam,Muscle Spasm,"""Valium has helped my spasms in my back better than any other muscle relaxers. I have been taken it 10+ years and after that long of use I really never get the sedation that I did when I started taking it. I take 10mg 3 times daily and have not found anything yet that works well for me.""",8.0,31
Denavir,Cold Sores,"""Best cold sore medication ever. I have tried everything, this stops it from growing right away so they don&#039;t last near as long.""",10.0,9
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""My daughter, 11 yo, was prescribed Tamiflu for influenza A. She took it for a day, it helped to break the fever but at a high cost of the worst nausea in her life. We decided to discontinue taking it as side effects are worse than flu symptoms on their own. Please be cautious of severe nausea if you decide to take Tamiflu.""",3.0,6
Tyvaso,Pulmonary Hypertension,"""I have been on tyvaso  for a little over a year now and like one of the users said 9 breathes was to much for me. I stay somewhere between 5 to 7 breathes and it dose wonders for me. However I can&#039;t always find the time to get to the treatment 4 times per day..  I also take adcira and letirius. among the thee pulmonary hypertension( PH) meds I think that the tyvaso has the ability to be the best of them. I just wish I could focus enough everyday to take 4 pr day . Anyone knows anything helpful please comment. yall have a good day and good luck to all with your PH......""",8.0,0
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had the Nexplanon implant for 11 months now and it&#039;s never let me down! I&#039;m in love with it! I used to get horrible period cramps, back pain, and headaches ever menstrual cycle and this birth control has taken it all away. I have only gotten my period once throughout this whole year and it was very very light with no cramps. The key to this birth control working is making sure you have an experienced and truely trust worthy doctor. Remember, this implant affects every body different! Some of these reviews say they hated it because it was painful, moved, or left pain even after it healed and those all seem to me as Doctor errors. If you&#039;re considering getting this amazing birth control make sure your doctor knows what they&#039;re doing!""",10.0,18
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I joined a weightloss clinic because I have been struggling to loose 30 pounds for about 7 years. I loose 6-10, then gain it back, then repeat. I went last Thursday and got a B6/B-12 shot and the pills. I weighed 168. I&#039;m trying to get to around 135. When I returned yesterday, a week later I weighed 162...down 6 pounds. I take the pill between 7 and 8am and it really curbs my appetite and cravings. I don&#039;t even feel like eating. Sometimes I only eat because my stomach is growling or I start to feel a little light headed. It really does curb your appetite. I am working on eating clean and exercising, so I am making a lifestyle change that will last once I finish taking the pills. Wish me luck!""",9.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""First time on birth control (bc) and I am relieved to not have had any major side effects after taking this bc for a month now. The first day I took it I felt a little nauseous but switched to taking it before bed and now don&#039;t feel anything (even if I forgot the night before &amp; have to take it in the middle of the day) I did get two pretty big pimples the first week but no physical changes besides that. I THINK I&#039;m on my period now (end of first pack) but very very light bleeding &amp; no cramps.""",9.0,2
Diethylpropion,Obesity,"""It&#039;s exactly 1 month today went to clinic to weigh myself and have lost exactly a stone which is around 14lbs. I think great but must say that speed of weight loss has reduced to around 3lbs a week but still losing not gaining.""",10.0,54
Gabitril,Seizures,"""Very Effective With Few Side Effects.""",9.0,11
Duloxetine,ibromyalgia,"""I have been taking Cymbalta for 3 days. I have had nausea and drop in appetite. I experienced sleeplessness on my 3rd night and hot flashes. I have found that taking it in the morning is better for me. This is my second round of taking Cymbalta.""",5.0,45
Armodafinil,Shift Work Sleep Disorde,"""I had been on Modifinil for over a year when I noticed the effects reducing dramatically so my doctor switched me to Armodifinil and almost immediately after taking I felt very hostile and aggressive. I did not feel more refreshed or awake. I tried it for almost a week and the feeling of anger was still there so I quit taking it and am working with my doctors to find another solution.""",4.0,9
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have alot of the syptoms I am reading here. I bled for 6 months straight. Awful brown discharge. Mood swings, head aches, weight gain. I am 27 and my face, chest,and back have break outs like a teenager. I was put on a second bc with estrogen and it worked for the bleeding. But if I forgot to take it the bleeding started again. The point of getting this implant was to not have to remember to take anything or risk pregnancy.  I&#039;m now only on the implant and it seems to be working for the most part. I still spot here and there but the acne is embarrassing. Proactive doesn&#039;t work either. I&#039;m considering having it removed and going back on my nuva ring. 
I do not recommend this bc to anyone. Ever.""",1.0,4
Muse,Erectile Dysfunction,"""After nerve sparing prostate surgery I was prescribed several of he big named drugs but no satisfaction and to many side effects for me, my doctor then prescribed Muse (1000mg)  a good erection was obtainable nothing like before the surgery but at least it works,  as others have suggest standing up sure makes it work faster and last longer, suggest it be used well before expiry date and its extremely important that the application instructions be followed exactly.""",9.0,44
Lorazepam,Not Listed / Othe,"""I&#039;ve been on Ativan for 4 months now, 0.5mg once or twice a day to control my anxiety attacks. I take when I feel jittery, have a flushing face, a heavy head akin to tension headache and dizziness. Usually these symptoms subside within 2 hours of dosing. It isn&#039;t often that I have to take 1mg in two divided (0.5mg) 6-hourly doses. Last month, I didn&#039;t take Ativan for 5 straight days and I didn&#039;t suffer any withdrawal symptoms or rebounds but my anxiety attacks returned on the sixth day.""",10.0,9
Xylometazoline,Nasal Congestion,"""It was prescribed by my doctors several years ago. Now it&#039;s OTC. It works perfectly and in a timely manner. It&#039;s soothing and not harsh like most nasal sprays. No horrible aftertaste either. Used it for years with none of the side affects mentioned.""",10.0,24
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I have taken Adipex for one month and 4 days, 22 pounds down. Starting weight 240, now at 218. I plan to stay on the pill until I reach 180 lbs. I am a very active person and eat great. First couple days I did have headaches, which only lasted 2-3 days now I have had none.  The boost of energy is nice. I do experience some dry mouth, thankfully I LOVE  water! I&#039;ll post in another month  hopefully I will be under 200 pounds!""",10.0,46
Monistat 7,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I want to sit on a tub of ice. I&#039;m on day 3 of seven. I&#039;m trembling.  I&#039;m tingling and afraid to breath. All I did was take some antibiotics. This is barbaric.""",1.0,1
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I got this procedure done yesterday. I used cytotec for 3 days before. When i got to the dr. they decided to inject me with a numbing block, which was more emotionally scary, than painful. There were two parts. The first cramp was decently painful. Mine was also ultrasound guided, and she helped me keep breathing calmly. The second cramp/push was really painful, but afterwards I was fine. Second day only mild cramps. I suggest getting a driver if you have to drive any distance. The scariest part about this procedure is the unknown, since everyone reacts differently. I am happy with it so far. We will see when i get my first period.""",9.0,5
Augmentin,Kidney Infections,"""Augmentin makes me completely sick! I must be like the 1% who is allergic to it! I always have to list it as an allergy and make sure something else is prescribed instead of this!""",1.0,7
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the ring for almost two years, and I am ready to switch! It works great for the whole &quot;not getting pregnant&quot; thing, but my acne is the worst it&#039;s ever been, and my migraines are hell. They&#039;re predictable at least. I&#039;ve been getting them due to estrogen withdrawal, so they occur within days (recently only 1 day) after I take the ring out, and last 3 days, but they&#039;ve been getting worse and worse every single month. I can&#039;t do this anymore. Anything is better than waking up hourly to dry heave while in severe pain (my most recent, and worst episode to date). I do recommend it, but not for longer than a year.""",7.0,8
Praluent,High Cholesterol,"""I have more frequent bowel movements but not diarrhea. My total cholesterol fell from 365 to 174. My HDL only decreased minimally from 42 to 37. My most interesting side effect is that I have had a tremendous increase in libido. I&#039;m on testosterone replacement and about 8 meds for my heart disease and had minimal to moderate sex drive for about 5 years. There have been no changes in my meds or anything else except for the addition of Praluent. I am a 65 year old male.""",10.0,35
Pristiq,Anxiety,"""The first few weeks were not pleasant but soon after the Pristiq started to help regulate my mood, it made me less likely to be anxious angry or sad.  Basically it made me not really care...about much of anything.  It did help me leave a bad relationship which I believe was the source of much of my anxiety.  3-4 months in and I an now growing tired of feeling so &quot;blah&quot; all the time...I am planning to taper after the Thanksgiving holiday so hopefully I am back to normal around mid December.  I am not looking forward to the discontinuation symptoms - i.e. withdrawals.""",4.0,20
Cataflam,Period Pain,"""Its the best medicine for period pain so far.. I usually experience severe pain in my abdomen .. I take up to 4 pills every 6 hours on my first days.. but to be honest its a magical medicine.  I recommend it to every women that cant bare her period pain""",9.0,17
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was under huge amounts of stress. Divorce, Lost my home my car and no child support. Then 2 of my kids left for college. I went on like this for 3 years and finally broke down. I couldn&#039;t function I couldn&#039;t go out in public, I hated life, l felt like the worst person in the world and wanted to die. I finally went to the doc. She gave me 50mg and it made my anxiety sky rocket...helped my depression though. Cut me back to 25mg No luck, went back to 50mg with Ativan as needed. Finally after 2 months I went up to 100 mg with clonazepam as needed and now I am depression and anxiety free and no more clonazepam. No more negative ruminating thoughts, no more feelings of worthlessness. It has brought me back to life which I have not felt for YEARS!""",10.0,184
Valacyclovir,Cold Sores,"""This stuff works better than anything else.  Don&#039;t waste your time with all the OTC stuff.  After I started Valtrex my cold sore was gone in two days""",10.0,34
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on Bactrim for about 4 years now. Once per day. When I stop taking it my acne flares up. Hopefully it&#039;s not something I have to take for the rest of my life, by it definitely works when used!""",10.0,35
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I mean I love the pill the only problem I seem to have with it is headaches and trying to remember to take it every day at the same time.... But I havnt had a problem with the other side effects at all sense being on it and have only been on it for two months.""",9.0,5
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""Prozac has really helped me a lot. I was having all kinds of anxiety thoughts and having stomach pain caused my anxiety. I had a eye twitch for about a month that went away. I highly recommend this or Lexapro for anxiety!""",9.0,18
Dofetilide,Arrhythmia,"""Side effects for me are pain &amp; weakness in right leg, knee, ankle.  Also, have had some afib.  My INR has been dropping.  Also, on Coumadin.  Have been on Dofetilide for 2 mos.""",6.0,0
Diovan,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been taking 160mg/25  for 5 years &amp; have had no problems. No side affects at all. Had to change as insurance company will not pay for it $126.00 month.""",9.0,44
Nebivolol,High Blood Pressure,"""I am 89 years old today. My doctor and I have been working deligently for at least two years to find the right  combination to lower my high blood press. I experienced the worst side effects of each.  Several months ago he combined Bystolic, Benica, Spironilactone and Norvasc. My blood pressure is holding a very comfortable 130/135 over 60/66.  Side effects seem to be I require 8 to 10 hours sleep at night. That I am not used to. I am clearing up a rash,which I believe is from Toprol.  Other than that I believe I am being plagued with that A.G.E. disease; can&#039;t avoid that one.""",9.0,85
Anafranil,Depression,"""I got prescribed Anafranil after not impressive effects of tritico and zoloft, and yeah, it worked for a few months, but I had to up my dosage every now and then. However after around 4 months of taking it, it stopped working, I capped the dosage, and had to switch therapists, as the former had no idea what to do with severe depression. However what I&#039;d like to share is the withdrawal part. In the time I was off it, it was really bad, imagine being constantly drunk. You can not focus, your view is shifting, everything seems to be floating, also like a lagging game, it feels as the visual part comes later than the audio. Really weird, so if you are on it or planning to try, ask your doctor for a way to take it out gradually.""",5.0,2
Acetaminophen / pamabrom,Back Pain,"""Very sudden and  severe backpain after bending sideways in bathroom continuing for 4 days reduced 80 % with two doses of this medicine.
Ibubrofen ,SN 15 and Advil could not bring down pain.
Good relief from pain.""",9.0,4
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""I have been taking Xanax for about one month now, and my life has drastically changed.  I get really bad hot flashes and when I started taking this I noticed immediate results.  One huge tip I have is to eat really healthy, and also on days where you have time take xanax and go workout hard.  Run on the treadmill, lift weights, or swim.  With all these things incorporated into my life I am much happier, have my social life back and I am able to show my natural talents without the fear of doom.""",9.0,49
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I use psyllium husk every day to keep me regular. But once in awhile I need a little extra boost. I take a half a pill before bed (really difficult to cut in half even with a pill cutter) and after my 2nd cup of coffee...TOUCHDOWN. No cramps...works great""",10.0,8
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I was a body builder and personal trainer active in my career until I got a kidney removed due to a tumor and was diagnosed with hypothyroid at 65. My GP did not wanted to give Ambien, instead he prescribed some other medication for psychotic people and I stopped it. Another doctor gave the Ambien, which I have been taking, 5mg. However, lately is giving me headaches, I wake up a few times at night and can&#039;t go back to sleep. Feel tired and disconnected. I need to stop and I am afraid of the process.""",4.0,21
Levofloxacin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""My son had a severe skin infection so my doctor gave him this medicine. He took it immediately on a empty stomach. He had just got home from Doctor&#039;s office. It made him sick so he threw up. I called the Doctor&#039;s office and told them what happeened and they told me to not give it to him anymore. It wasn&#039;t worth the side effect for my son.""",1.0,9
Orudis KT,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I can&#039;t live without Orudis 200mg once daily.  Within 1 hour starts working and stops inflammation.

I have been on it around 25 years and no serious side effects  !

Had an asthma attack when they gave me the generic oruvail as generics only have half the main ingredient and some awful fillers. Available on our pbs in Australia""",9.0,7
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""I was prescribed Vistaril 25mg to help relieve tension and was told to take 2 pills so 50mg if I 1 25mg pill didn&#039;t work. 50mg didn&#039;t really help either. I felt no improvement in how I felt aftetlr taking it. I was told after 30 minutes of taking it I should&#039;ve felt better but it never happened. After 2 to 3 hours after taking it I felt somewhat relaxed but was more tired than  relax. Vistaril really didn&#039;t work out for me.""",2.0,38
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""I&#039;ve only been using Duac for 5 days but my skin is already so much clearer. I&#039;m experiencing the dryness and peeling, but I can count the amount of new spots I&#039;ve had since using it on one hand. Usually when I get up in the morning I can expect to see at least 3 new spots on various parts of my face, so it&#039;s a huge improvement for me. I was put on it because I obsessively pick at my skin (which is linked with my anxiety) and so, the more blemishes I have, the more I damage my face. So far, Duac is really helping me to leave my face alone and I hope it will continue this way. If anyone has a similar problem I would recommend at least giving it a try.""",8.0,14
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I had mirena inserted on 24/2/17 for abnormal uterine bleeding which started 24/1/17. Also prescribed 10mg provera 3 times a day.  Well been bleeding ever since and sick of it. Bright red blood 2-3 pads a day.  Pelvic pain, acne, feel fat, no energy, tired. See GYN on 4/4/17 and have to get blood tests beforehand. Have no iron so been on iron tablets since January. Think I want this out, don&#039;t know if I can handle another 5 months of bleeding.""",1.0,9
Azithromycin,Sinusitis,"""I was prescribed a five day round with the Z-pak after developing a severe flu-like upper respiratory infection with stuffed and painful sinuses plus aches, sore throat, diarrhea, muscle pain, nausea, and more. I had a Rituxan infusion, and all of this started the next day (common side effects or adverse events). I have rheumatoid arthritis, and my immunosystem is screwed to begin with and the Rituxan infusions temporarily make it worse. So I picked up a bug; bam!

Long story, short ending. The Z-pak began working almost immediately, and two hours after my second pill of 250 mg (first was 500) I don&#039;t feel sick. My sinuses are still a bit clogged but that&#039;s livable. I&#039;m impressed.""",10.0,17
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""26 yrs DX of  IBS-D, Collagenous Colitis, Chrohn&#039;s,  total colectomy w/Jpouch.  I have tried every Rx known &amp; nothing could stop the 20  BM&#039;s, incontinence, nausea, GI cramping, and  rectal spasms (from surgery) I found Viberzi read pt reviews, Allergan Pharm documentation  I was on 100mg x2 daily. Similar symptoms the first few days by the 3rd day, major decrease in stool frequency and gut motility. Then towards my 29th day  it abruptly quit working, I became severely ill nausea, vomiting,headache. GI had me stop taking Viberzi  vomiting &amp; D in bed a week. GI did blood work and Lipase levels at 124, next week Creatine 1.2 Lipase 200, still very ill &amp; no answers my headache off of it for 26 days. FDA fast-tracked this be careful!""",1.0,22
Citalopram,Depression,"""I was on citalopram for eight months for depression and anxiety. Side-effects such as high fever and cough lasted for few weeks. After that I started to gain weight slowly and I had some swelling all over the body, especially on my inner thighs. I got bruises more easily than before just by pinching. It made me very tired so I had to take it in the evening.

I couldn&#039;t feel the anxiety and panic but I knew they were in the background but I couldn&#039;t react to those feelings the way that I normally would. I couldn&#039;t feel any pain, 
I&#039;d not get tired in exercise even though physically my body was exhausted but I just couldn&#039;t feel it. It&#039;s just a mental painkiller.""",4.0,7
Seasonique,Endometriosis,"""I&#039;ve now been using Seasonique for a year and I&#039;ve been completely happy and unbelievably satisfied with this product. I have endometriosis so when my period came before I was on birth control it was dreadfully painful for the three to five days while I was on my period. I tried Yaz and it only made my periods regular, then I tried NuvaRing and that actually made my cramps worse and lasted for an entire week. After that I did tons of research and decided to try Seasonique. And for the past year I have only had maybe 2 hours worth of cramps the entire time. During the second refill I only blotted a little, but overall every symptom that follows endometriosis has disappeared! I highly recommend Seasonique. It&#039;s fantastic!""",10.0,46
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started Victoza 10 days ago. Lost 8 lbs. in the first 9 days! Also on Metformin 500mg ER 3X a day. Blood sugars are great! Running between 80-130 at different points throughout the day. Fasting blood sugars running around 70, when they were at 400 before treatment with Victoza. Nausea in the first few days on the 0.6 dose of the Victoza. Nausea has subsided with no other side effects besides loss of appetite, which is great!""",9.0,8
Belviq,Obesity,"""Overweight Mom who thought that I would be that for life. My friend who was on Jenny Craig (it did not work) used this and after following her lead we are both big losers. No side effects except a little tired first week then energy went up gradually. I take my exercise serious now and instead of losing two pounds per week I am at 3.36 per week or more. Flat out works you got nothing to lose because they give you a two week trial free. After that you will be more then happy to pay for it.""",10.0,105
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I started Lutera about a month ago. I was on the Nuvaring before that. I switched to Lutera because being as active as I am, the Nuvaring somehow found it&#039;s way out. Lutera is the first birth control pill that I have taken, and my experience has been great so far. The pills are small and easy to swallow which was a huge plus! I did not have breakthrough bleeding on the pill like I did with the Nuvaring {I skip my periods purposely by starting a new pack instead of the inactive week pill/Nuvaring} so that was fantastic as well. No pregnancies here, so it&#039;s been very effective for that! I never had any nausea with the pill, but I did have some weight gain {about 6 pounds, which did not make me happy!}.""",10.0,11
Fluticasone,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I have been using Flovent for about 4 months, ran out of of it and didn&#039;t bother to refill it till my asthma started flaring up again. On the first day of use I started feeling a whole lot better! I usually wake up with wheezing, coughing, short of breath and some phlegm but since I&#039;ve been reusing this medicine, it has helped with all those awful symptoms. No side effects for me except very slight dizziness but all the worth of not feeling like complete crap!""",10.0,6
Bepreve,"Conjunctivitis, Allergic","""I&#039;ve been using Bepreve for a week now. 
When Dr. prescribed Bepreve, he immediately explained how to pinch the insides by nose to prevent drainage as some people complain about a foul taste. 
My experience: this was kind of hard to fill. No pharmacy had it in stock, and it took a while to get. But wow! When I got it I was like omg! INSTANT RELIEF. 
As for the taste - it states right in the instructions to pinch your eyes the way my Dr. told me to, so follow the instructions and you&#039;ll be fine. Once in a while, I don&#039;t pinch long/hard enough and it does get in my mouth. It&#039;s not that bad. If you&#039;ve ever used a nasal spray, it&#039;s a similar taste, but not nearly as bad. 
Totally worth it. Can tell when I need my next dose!""",10.0,1
Risperdal,Schizophrenia,"""I was on this &quot;medicine&quot; for 4 years ( ages 14 to 18) it is honestly one of the worst medicines i have ever taken. It not only sapped me of all of my strength and will power, but it increased my agitation to unseen levels ( i had a pretty bad temper before this but i had learned to control it) it  mad me gain over 150lbs in that 4 year period( i was at 120lbs when i started  it and 375lbs when i stopped taking it)it also got me to the point i felt nothing but anger and when i wasnt riled up i was a blank mask of indifference, not only that but i have been off of it for 4 years now and i still have trouble controlling my anger and weight. Plus i have this problem where i can&#039;t stop moving(mostly my legs and the right side of my neck)""",1.0,11
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I take Suboxone for opiate dependence. I spent 3 long years addicted to pain medication .. where I was going to get my next fix is all I could think of. Opiates destroyed my life. I went to my doctor and told him everything and he suggested that I start Suboxone therapy. That was the best day of my life! Virtually overnight I felt like I had never taken pain medicines in my life. I felt like myself again. This medication is AMAZING ...it CAN and WILL save your life.""",10.0,12
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I have very severe generalized anxiety which sometimes manifests as the inability to leave my home (or sometimes, my room). I have other psychological issues as well and Xanax can reduce a manic or psychotic episode into almost nothing. I have been thinking of asking for extended release tablets. When I feel a serious panic attack coming on it is awesome to have something that stops the attack, and doesn&#039;t leave me too &#039;dopey&#039; feeling to go back to work or whatever I was doing. Thanks Xanax.""",10.0,16
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I put my teenage daughter on Implanon 2 months ago and she has had almost non-stop bleeding ever since. The two times the bleeding slowed down to spotting she had horrible cramps after intercourse and started bleeding again.""",1.0,0
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""Can&#039;t seem to get off this drug. At four a day (prescribed) I am out within 2 weeks. That leaves me miserable for the next 2 weeks as I&#039;ve never purchased them online and I know of nobody else prescribed to them. I&#039;ve tried cold turkey, tapering, substitution and nothing works. I&#039;m really scared...""",5.0,6
Contrave,Obesity,"""I am on week 2 of this medication.  I have lost 3 lbs. Only side effects are headaches and mild nausea. I am 38 yrs old 4&quot;11 I need to lose 50lbs.""",9.0,0
Imodium A-D,Diarrhea,"""I have severe symptoms and after 4 doses, Imodium AD has NOT worked for me.  Symptoms continue despite treatment with Imodium AD.""",3.0,9
Tussionex Pennkinetic,Cough,"""First of all , if you go to a doctor and request this medicine, he/she will see this as drug seeking behavior. It is an opiate . The only difference between Tussionex and Vicodin is the antihistamine in the Tussionex. It is highly addictive. I should know ...I have been to drug treatment two times for my addiction to Tussionex. I didn&#039;t take it as prescribed though - worked my way up to 3oz. Each day - sometimes twice a day. Be very careful.""",10.0,25
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I love this stuff! It&#039;s improved my quality of life immensely. I used to wake up in the middle of the night and couldn&#039;t go back to sleep. I now take 5 mg at bedtime, and I still wake up after about 4 hours, but then take another 5 mg (I cut the pill in half) and fall right back asleep for another 3 to 4 hours. I&#039;ve been taking it for 2 years now, and still works as good today as the first day I took it!!""",10.0,57
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 20 w/ no kids. I got skyla b/c I had very painful periods and very bad cramps and I wanted some form of birth control that would atleast stop the bleeding. Insertion was painful for me. My boyfriend went w/ me and heard me scream from the lobby. I spotted for about 2 weeks after insertion. My first period was normal. bleeding got lighter and lighter until I no longer had to use a tampon just a pantyliner. After 6 months i stopped bleeding all together just w/ severe cramping throughout the month. My cramping never got better it is actually worse than before but atleast I don&#039;t deal with bleeding too. I still notice a couple drops of blood in my panties periodically. Cons: weight gain, NO SEX DRIVE. Good experience so far except cramps!""",9.0,4
Acidophilus,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I am a person who has suffered from constant yeast infections for a long time.If you stared too hard at me I might catch one .Everything irritated me from body wash/jacuzzi water/ or anything with a scent would have me right back in the dr&#039;s office. I usually prefer diflucan pills because it works but I wanted to try a different route because even though diflucan gets rid of the problem,it seems to always come back.I bought these pills from a local Walgreens and I took one orally and it did make me feel a little weird and I inserted one vaginally but it did not hurt.Slight stinging every so often but it&#039;s nothing major.I hope this works !""",5.0,2
Contrave,Obesity,"""I love this it is my miracle on a bottle. I was extremely skeptical when my doctor brought it up. I had never in my 58 years used any weight loss med. There are challenges but I no longer think about food. I can turn down sweets and I no longer drink any soda. I eat way less and my body lets me know what it needs. I have lost 40 lbs in 5 months. I too suffered side effects especially when I went to 4 pills a day. So for a month I took the 4 pills but I broke them up 1 pill at a time. That was the only month I did not lose weight. But when I started back to the correct dosage no more side effects and the weight started coming off. Hang in there. For me it works.""",9.0,55
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I have been using Epiduo for a little over a month and my face broke out very bad the first two weeks and has been clearing up ever since. However, the Epiduo gel has made every single hyperpigmentation that ever existed on my face turn bright bright red and when I wear makeup they look purple. The first 2 weeks I broke out in terrible cystic acne on my chin in the lower parts of my cheeks, but that has all cleared up now since I stuck with the Epiduo. I don&#039;t think I would have stuck with it had there not been so many reviews online saying that this would happen. I do get a whitehead every other day but I&#039;m hoping that that will continue to slow down and be completely clear within the next month like the other reviews have said.""",8.0,11
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""I suffered from anxiety, depression, mood swings and nasty guilt so badly that I almost walked out of my job and wanted to give up period! I have been on the XR and tablet form, and I all I have to say is the tablet form seems to work better for me. Most of the past year, I have been on 75mg. It numbs my emotions. Don&#039;t feel as sad anymore but it took the edge off of anything that makes me happy. Since I told my doc that I don&#039;t like XR version she recently upped my tablet dose to 75mg 2x a day! These past days have been horrible. Makes depression worse. Staying on 75 but honestly I think this med has to be combine with another anti depressant to achieve remission. Not as effective by itself. Hence 7/10""",7.0,4
Mirtazapine,Hot Flashes,"""Causes intense sweating""",6.0,53
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got my nexplanon about a year and a half ago, had it removed yesterday Jan/28/16.   
At first I LOVED nexplanon. It was great. and it did serve me well as birth control while I had it.   Now, in the last six months or so I had a major Increase in nausuea, vomiting/no eating, stomach and pelvic pain, the ectopic pregnancy scares, dizziness. I do also take other medications for arthritis like things so I do not want to point my finger 100% at nexplanon as I also endured a lot of stress.  Due to the pelvic and abdominal pains I just decided to remove the nexplanon, be BC free for a couple months to let my body detox and regulate itself again while I cross my fingers for improvement in how I feel.  
Bc= great. Side effects= questionable""",7.0,0
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""I&#039;ve always battled constipation. This time I had gone the longest without a bowel motion. Almost three weeks, my husbands cousin recommended I get the grape flavored magnesium citrate from the dollar General. I was desperate, I looked six months pregnant and couldn&#039;t eat anything I was so bloated and uncomfortable. I got it drank the whole ten ounces and a bottle of water which made me feel very sick at first. After about thirty minutes I started feeling gassy but just in case it was more I ran to to toilet! Very glad I did. I recommend this for anyone who doesn&#039;t have time to sit at home waiting on laxative to work. It&#039;s very quick and effective. I also suggest drinking lots of water.""",10.0,34
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on this birth control for a few weeks now and have had nothing but issues with it. The first few days were fine and I had very few problems As I got farther along into the pill pack I started having more side effects such as Bad cramps, light headed, I was very moody, My back was very achy, and I started to have headaches. Day 7 I started my period 3 weeks early. I figured it was spotting but I ended up having to use tampons and pads. I called my doctor and they told me to stay on it and it should get better. So that is what i did. It hasn&#039;t stopped.Ii have been on my &quot;period&#039; for a week now when usually it is only 3. I am very disappointed with this medicine.""",1.0,2
Amitiza,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""The nausea hit within 20 minutes or so.  I kept trying to vomit in the toilet, but just dry heaving.  I was  crying at the same time and my poor cat was standing near me crying, too.   I was sick for hours and really thought about calling an ambulance.  I laid down with a blanket and was shivering.  This has been the worst experience I have ever had with a prescription drug.  I feel so bad I will not be able to take my other meds tonight.  I am afraid I will throw them up.""",1.0,15
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I started Saxenda on April 1st. My starting weight was 249 and I am 205 today. I have no side effects at the 3 mg. dose because my body is used to the drug by now. You have to eat clean and small portions.No cheating!""",10.0,19
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""This medication is unbelievable. After 3 days, the anxiety I have been suffering with for over 15 years disappeared. I don&#039;t feel cloudy headed or unable to function. It&#039;s as if one day I woke up and my life is stress free. I did not suffer any side effects but I am also not on any other medication. I do not drink or smoke. I was opposed to medication at first, but now I am a believer.""",10.0,520
Epiduo,Acne,"""A couple days ago I was prescribed Epiduo, I didn&#039;t have really bad acne but I had just enough where I didn&#039;t like my face. I&#039;ve been trying Epiduo for a couple days now and I have already seen improvements in my face.""",8.0,42
Lyrica,Neuralgia,"""I had way too many uncomfortable side effects that caused me to stop taking the medicine. It did help with the &quot;pain&quot;, but gave me a false sense of wellness and I would over do my ability to be active and suffer.""",1.0,33
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Acne,"""Granddaughter in hospital thanks to this, everyone do the research""",1.0,0
Trazodone,Anxiety,"""Prescribed 150 mg for anxiety and unable to go to sleep.  Took 1/2 tablet which was 75 mg.  Started stumbling around soon after taking.  Spent a sleepless night with the jitters, blurry vision,  head felt like it was in a vice.  Was 36 hours before I felt back to normal.""",1.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,None,"""Overall I was very satisfied with Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I only got breakthrough bleeding for the whole of second week of the first pack, and then that was it. It did not lighten my periods (if anything they were heavier for a couple of days), but it did decrease cramps and nausea. I did have slight nausea (especially during the first week of each new pack), but it more more of an occasional annoyance, nothing disruptive. I only had one night in which I experienced extreme nausea, but just power through this and hopefully it goes away!
The only reason I stopped taking this pill is because I get aura migraines, and my doctor thought it best for me to try something different. Otherwise, I really was happy with this pill.""",9.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This is my first experience with bc given to me after many years of complaining of heavy periods and a diagnosis of anemia.  It took some adjusting but I now have a 4 day period with only one heavy day instead of 8  days.  Downside: mood swings and they&#039;re constantly raising the price.  My $25 program expired and they&#039;re not offering it anymore.  I paid $120 yesterday for one month pack.  Keep asking for generic but my doctor says there is none and told me to do all the research for a better one.  Isn&#039;t that her job???""",8.0,3
Lyrica,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""Eased diabetic nerve pain somewhat but caused &quot;jerking motion&quot; so severe that I could not feed myself.  This was with only one month&#039;s use.  Discontinued use and jerking getting much better.""",4.0,19
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""Fair""",8.0,6
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I got mirena in on Monday 6-22-2015 and it&#039;s thursday now and these cramps on my left side are killing me . I think I made the wrong choice by getting this. It hurt so bad when they were putting it in . the day I got it I had to take so much meds just to sleep so I wouldn&#039;t hurt. I think I&#039;m gonna have it removed because I can&#039;t keep calling off of work.""",4.0,1
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Acne totally gone... its amazing""",10.0,7
Ultram,Pain,"""I have severe back pain and have been on everything. Nothing works better then Ultram. I still go to work and don&#039;t feel like I&#039;m in a tunnel. I also have no problems with withdrawl symptoms, when I stop taking them.""",8.0,282
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I have been on Contrave for 5 weeks. Started at 346, on my way to 200. I have lost 42 lbs and not had a craving for any food or alcohol the entire time. No side effects.""",10.0,37
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Vyvanse is great.  It has a longer dosing window than Adderall XR (12 vs 8 hours for me) and a slightly improved side-effect profile.  As a longtime (~16 years) prescription stimulant user, for ADHD, I would recommend Vyvanse to any user that is currently unsatisfied with their ADHD management.  It is no silver bullet, but there are no silver bullets for ADHD.  It is incremental innovation in a great way. Vyvanse is the first real stimulant to reduce side effects without cutting efficacy.""",9.0,29
Hydroxychloroquine,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""This helped a lot at first, but I have been on this medicine for 7 years now. I think I may need something more now.""",6.0,62
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I started  this four weeks ago and I have lost 14lbs. I have tried different weight loss programs and nothing would work. Then my doctor said that is one he recommends and I am so glad.""",10.0,20
Estrace Vaginal Cream,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""I&#039;m 71 years old. The tearing and associated pain started a few  months ago. Just hoped it would go away but it did not. I would not let my husband touch me.
Spoke with 2 doctors I know and they said its normal but Estrace would help.
It did. My prescription is dated 3/7/2013. Within 10 days the tearing stopped and all was healed. Use 1 gram 3 X a week. Nothing bad has happened. My libido near immediately was through the roof. I am amazed and nobody needs to try and take this medicine away from me! I&#039;m loving it and my husband is happy too. Yes, my age up there is right.""",10.0,290
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I wouldn&#039;t recommend this to anyone I have had my period for 9 weeks straight""",1.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have been on Orsythia for 6 months for controlling dysmenorrhea, or painful periods. Before starting birth control overall two years ago, I missed at least two days of school and work a month because my cramps, backache, nausea, and headaches prevented me from doing more than sitting in bed crying. After Orsythia, I barely get a period, it lasts four days and I rarely need to use anything more than a pantiliner. I get the occasional cramp, but nothing unmanageable. I love this pill!""",10.0,9
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I have been taking Pristiq for just over a month now and I have to say it is amazing. I was experiencing severe depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. After only 5 days of being on it I felt completely back to my old self again. I cannot believe how fast it works. I am able to function normally at work, concentrate and have extremely high amounts of energy. I take mine in the evening and I find that I am staying up longer than normal. It is hard for me to fall asleep. I think I might switch to the mornings instead. Otherwise no major side effects...a few headaches in the first 2 weeks but they are gone now. Have a few hot flashes and night sweats from time to time. This medicine has helped me and I truly hope it helps you too. I feel GREAT.""",10.0,30
Aubagio,Multiple Sclerosis,"""It is awfully hard to open up the package containing the pills for me. I think Aubagio has helped my symptoms and other than thinning my hair a little no other side effects or relapses noted. Is there a way to change the packing to a pill bottle so they are easier to use.""",1.0,28
Synvisc-One,Osteoarthritis,"""Been receiving Synvisc injections approximately every 6 months for last 3+ years.  They help tremendously.  There is always a little soreness and swelling of the knee for about a week after injection but then I get 6 months of pain free activity.  That&#039;s a pretty good trade-off if you ask me.""",8.0,28
Flexeril,Muscle Spasm,"""I went to my doctor because I knew I pulled a back muscle. I tend to have issues anyways with the piraformus muscle and that aggravates the sciatica. Lower back pain and gluts tend to be an issue with me. I was getting moderate painful back spasms that felt like random poking with a sharp nail. He prescribed 10mg three times a day for 10 days. After the second day of following the instructions, I was sleeping 14 hours a day. I was a zombie, I couldn&#039;t function, and I felt depressed. Why I still rate it at an 8/10 is because it did what it was supposed to. I stopped and only take it once at night around bedtime. If you&#039;re skeptical at first taking the med, make sure you have the next day off. Don&#039;t drive on this.""",8.0,64
Savella,Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome,"""Horrible side effects. I take 12 different medicines each day and when Savella was added the side effects that occurred were--speech impairment, motor skills were dulled, very dulled, just not myself. Couldn&#039;t recognize people, couldn&#039;t function normally.""",1.0,9
Cetirizine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I have used Zyrtec for a couple years to reduce my allergy symptoms and avoid asthma flares. I have a dog that causes symptoms if I play too much, or if I touch my eyes. We got a cat about 1 year ago! Zyrtec met the challenge, the cat sometimes sleeps on my pillow. I am still careful about touching my eyes, but Zyrtec has done a great job.  Now that Z is OTC, my doctor switched me to Clarinex, but after a few days I am experiencing symptoms again, swollen lips, eyes, etc.I&#039;m going back to Z!""",9.0,31
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""First one worked fine, no periods and no pregnancys! 2nd one fitted!!! OMG I felt like I was losing it! I eventually worked out that my anxiety was linked to it! Had it taken out and ended up having 12 months of counselling. Always been a bit of a worrier but the mirena sent it to a whole new level!! Never again. I now know of 2 other people who experienced similar issues.""",3.0,8
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""I am currently 18 years old, and I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression when I was 13 years old, and I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 14. I currently use Vyvanse for my ADHD, and it has improved my life so much. I went from always zoning out and failing classes, to becoming a straight A student again, and I have been able to connect with my family so much more. I also use Prozac for my anxiety, and there does not seem to be any issues with my anxiety flaring up, however there is a noticeable difference when I only use Prozac and not Vyvanse. I also have lost some appetite for eating but I still eat enough to satisfy my body. Sleeping isn&#039;t a huge issue, as I usually take it around 6:00am each morning.""",9.0,33
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""I was prescribed Bactrim for a skin infection and took one pill.  Within less than an hour I was vomiting, shaking, sweating, and had severe diarrhea. I was literally unable to do anything but lay in bed with frequent bathroom trips for the next 24 hours.  It was horrible.  Never again.""",1.0,33
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My doctor placed me on this medicine to reduce my sugar levels. In just 10 days my blood sugars are down on average 45-50 points --I have not seen numbers like this in 15+ years. Additionally I am down 5 lbs and still on a low dose.""",10.0,11
Citalopram,Depression,"""I started taking Lexapro 10 mg about to months ago and felt great well my insurance would not cover the Lexapro no more so I got switched to Celexa. WEll I have been on it for two days and it has made me so mean. I am not liking this at all. Anything makes me irritable so I called my MD and am waiting on a phone call back.""",1.0,5
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""Had propofol for colonoscopy. I have had many colonoscopies as I have Crohn&#039;s and was always in significant pain on sedatives. This time I was out like a light and woke up feeling very peaceful. No longer will I dread colonoscopies.""",10.0,24
Dronabinol,"Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced","""My mother was given dronabinol almost 3 weeks ago before starting chemo. She was so weak from not eating much in 3 months. I ask the doctor to start her on it a few days before she started chemo to see if it helped her to eat. I was afraid she wouldn&#039;t make it through chemo because she was already so weak. Monday will be her third week. So far she has not been sick, not one day and she has also gained 5 lbs. Thanks to God and my mothers miracle pill I really believe she will be able to beat this thing. I just wish it wasn&#039;t so hard to get insurance companies to pay for this.""",10.0,15
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""At first I liked it but over time I noticed my hair thinning and severe depression. My acne got better but overall not worth it. Also the longer I am on it the more I experience yeast infections.""",5.0,0
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I am compelled to share my experience with you. I suffered from a severe back injury years ago.I was prescribed 80mg per day of Methadone, 90mg per day of Oxycodone, for the first 6 months I thought this is my only way to get through each day, but then my need grew, I was burning through my meds and buying pills off the street. I was using everything from diladid to methadone, to oxycodone, lortabs,, percocets, morphine, fentanyl, you name it, I was using it, I became so addicted to opiates that I was on the verge of losing everything. I&#039;m a single dad and I was ruining my family&#039;s life. I found a suboxone doctor and he prescribed 8mg per day and it not only treated my pain but saved my life. I am off of the opiates and I have my life back.""",10.0,107
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I&#039;m pregnant so I&#039;m gonna say it didn&#039;t work.""",1.0,4
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I started to take Prozac several months back to get off Effexor. It really made that transition smooth. I take 20mg every other day. I find it helps with Anxiety but, not enough to wean off Klonopin.  I know I&#039;m normally over social and Prozac makes me anti-social. I don&#039;t mind because I&#039;m only anti-social with people I don&#039;t need to be associated with. I believe my ability to orgasm has improved from Effexor to Prozac. I tend to sleep more than I should, but it&#039;s better than tossing and turning. My motivation is at an all time low right now, I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s the Prozac or work. I gained weight initially,  but it&#039;s coming off slowly and evening out. I would recommend Prozac,  it&#039;s not as feeling/responsibility numbing as others meds.""",8.0,61
Doxycycline,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I had kidney stones and a severe kidney, and UTI infection, I was prescribed this medication in the hospital.  The infections cleared up however I had a horrific reaction of severe burning of my hands and feet!  Do not go in the sun at all while on this medication.  My hands and feet are blistering and peeling badly.  I don&#039;t recommend this medication.  Ask your doctor for another antibiotic.""",2.0,3
Toradol,Pain,"""I have a herniated L5 degenerative disc disease and arthritis when this flares up I can barely walk! I will go to the ER and get the Toradol shot and within 24 hours I am good and it lasts me for at least 3 months!""",10.0,19
Restoril,Insomnia,"""This works wonders for my insomia! Initially, Ambien was prescribed to me but it gave me the worst headache. With Restoril, I get at least 6 hours of sleep.""",10.0,45
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I was put on this for a while.  It made me very depressed, anxious and withdrawn.  It was only when my friends told me how bad I was that I realised I was having a real &quot;breakdown&quot; on it.  I went to see my doctor who changed me to Sertraline which suits me a lot better.  I was depressed before I took Duloxetine but I went in to a very dark place that I had trouble getting out off.  We are all different and different medication suit different people.""",2.0,22
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on Depakote for 10 years. I can tell that it does calm me down. As most people are saying in this forum it does make me very tired. The symptoms that I have had for 10 years are extra sweating, (it seems to be coming from my scalp and down my face). Weight gain that I can&#039;t seem to lose, and I&#039;m wondering if anyone else has a ringing or drumming in one or both ears. I&#039;ve been to many Doctors just about my ear but they can&#039;t find anything wrong. """,7.0,87
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""No problems what&#039;s so ever.  I bought this before the lady bits got raw and over irritated and inserted it about 2 hours before bed never once felt it or any side effects. Only thing is the next morning you feel a bit sticky!!!!!! """,10.0,1
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I started Implanon about a year ago. Over all i am really pleased with its affects. Some things that i dont really like is i spot here and there ( not to often though ) and the first few months i had it in my arm irritated me really badly. Other then that I have not gained any weight, have had no major mood swings, it almost completelly eliminated my cramps and back pain ( which was very severe before ) and my boyfreind and I are able to have a very good sex life. Its given both of us alot of peace of mind. I excersize and eat healthy on a daily basis, which i believe is one of the reasons why this has worked so well for me. All around i would recommend this birthcontrol, while maintaining a healthy diet and excersize.""",9.0,2
Phentermine,Obesity,"""Hello everyone. I&#039;m a 30 yr old female. My starting weight is 396. I went to the Dr looking for help. He gave me a choice between 2 meds ( phentermine and contrave). I choose phentermine. I started taking the pill on May 4, 2017. He suggested I start taking half a pill just in case it would speed up my heart rate. After 3 weeks of taking half of pill I started taking the whole pill. I&#039;ve been on the pill for a month and I have the most energy. The scale says I&#039;m down 19lbs!!! My clothes pretty much fit the same but I can feel I difference in my walk. My back ache is no more. I can stand and have conversations at work without looking for a chair or leaning against something. I have changed the way I eat also. I cut out fast food.""",10.0,25
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 24 &amp; been on depo for 7 straight years. I got on it young so it wasn&#039;t to be used as a contraceptive but to help my very heavy periods. I bleed heavily  7 days straight, ridiculous cramps and migraines. I actually spotted for 3 months straight when I started it!! I was ready to call it quits when all of a sudden my periods stopped completely after! I was elated. No more cramps! I started to spot around the time for my next shot,  for a few years but as of now I never bleed. I may get light cramps for a day. I never experienced any weight gain or craziness from it. However, I do now suffer from depression and constant irritability... But my life and work is very stressful so I don&#039;t feel like it&#039;s the depo but it could be worsening it.""",7.0,7
Focalin XR,ADHD,"""We had no results on this medication.  Granted we only took the 5mg but her emotions were so heightened she would start crying for no reason.  The teachers didn&#039;t see a difference and her grades started going down.  The side effects were to intense for her on 5mg, there was no way I going to go up and have it worse.  We are now going to try Vyvanse 10mg.  We will see if this change helps.""",1.0,13
Metoprolol,Supraventricular Tachycardia,"""Reading the mixed reviews here, the first thing that jumped out was people have problems swallowing.  This has happened to me quite a bit recently, using metroprolol succ ER 25 mg daily, for about 2 years now.  I did have great success in reducing my pulse (130 resting pulse for 20 years, adjust to 90 now).  Overall I was happy with it, but now somewhat concerned with long term use.""",7.0,15
Rapaflo,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Benign Prostate Hyperplasia for about 5 years. Flomax worked but horrible side effects (muscle aches,
dizzy, stomach pain, dreams) so switched to Rapaflo about 8 months ago, works very well on small tab of 4 mg, but some side effects, dry sex, lack of interests (which at 65 isn&#039;t that bad) so I quit medicine for 3 weeks but my flow is so
slow I developed infection, so then I start again for a month or so, but this time I am developing heart pain and stomach churning, gas. etc. with it so don&#039;t know whats
next. """,8.0,46
Librax,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""In 1990 due to the stress of my father and my husband having life-threatening health issues, I, who was a very healthy person, wound up in the doctor&#039;s office explaining of my excruciating abdominal pain, my weakness, nausea, and desire to sleep.  I was given a prescription for Librax. and was told if it was Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Librax would help me. It was a life-saver!  Since then I&#039;ve suffered three or four episodes, but none as severe as the first two.  They always come during a time of &#039;life stress&#039; issues.  No insurance.  No negative side effects of Librax for me!""",10.0,62
Yaz,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""Took Yaz for PMDD and helped my symptoms related to my PMDD.  But, please BE AWARE: I ended up with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). I am a 38 year old woman who is very athletic and extremely healthy...it&#039;s not just a warning for &quot; smokers&quot;!""",3.0,28
Trolamine salicylate,Pain,"""I have  Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis). Aspercreme (Trolamine salicylate) had the least/mildest side effects of any other medicine I saw, and the price was great.  My mother had a frozen shoulder around 1985.  Surgery was recommended, but she wanted to first try the painful stretching exercises to break the adhesions.  This helped ease the pain enough to do them and recover.  Since then, I have used it occasionally for a cramping deltoid muscle in my neck/shoulder that would send me to bed otherwise.  Works really well when Tylenol is not enough, especially when trying to sleep.""",10.0,15
Quetiapine,Depression,"""I took this medicine with lamotragine to treat major depression and speculated bipolar disorder. I think it worked well, it got me out of a bad fog, but it made me so tired. I had to sleep for a tleast 12 hours. If anyone let me, I&#039;d probably sleep for 24. For most of the time I was taking 50mg. Then we upped it to 100mg and I was starting to sleep through my alarms, I was being late for work. So I took myself off of it gradually. I didn&#039;t have the money to back to the phsychiatrist. Anyhow, I got off of it, it&#039;s been a good 8 or so months. And the depression is back..or at least starting up again. I&#039;m thinking that my only option is to go back on this medicine..but maybe only take 25 mg doses since it makes me so tired. Is this a bad idea?""",5.0,6
Efinaconazole,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I have been fighting nail fungus for over 30 years;( I&#039;ve tried grisefulvin, lamisil and then jublia in 2015. I did jublia for 10 months and then got severe skin reaction. Intense itching, blisters etc. The podiatrist had me soaking my feet, trying this cream etc. I went off jublia let my skin get back to normal which took a few months. I just restarted back on it after over a year off because its the only thing that has worked. The itching returned immediately I am trying to manage it.""",8.0,2
Moxifloxacin,Bacterial Infection,"""I can&#039;t wait until tomorrow. I took my last Avelox today and unfortunately it took me this long to figure out it was making me feel so sick. Nervous, shaky, nauseous and my whole body is fatigued. I can&#039;t concentrate on my work and feel dizzy. """,2.0,26
Tradjenta,"Diabetes, Type 2","""After two weeks, increase in blood sugar by 50 and back pain from day one, I will finish this month and see.""",1.0,43
Norco,Back Pain,"""I have a bulging disc in the middle and lower part of my back. The doctors kept tell me to take NSAIDS but they would not do the job. Finally a doctor called in the Norcos for me and OMG they are a miracle drug. I have taken all kinds of pain meds because I am also a stone former and had multiple surgeries. This is a first for me and they are really good. I have been addicted to vicidin so pray these dont hurt me that way!""",10.0,25
Focalin XR,ADHD,"""My child has been taking this for a few months now. We tried Concerta and after only the second dose he was having severe tics. Focalin has less side effects but his behavior is WORSE when he misses a dose than it ever was before he started taking this medicine. """,3.0,20
Valium,Anxiety,"""Works great just works slowly.""",10.0,28
Cyclizine,Motion Sickness,"""I&#039;m a medical doctor (anesthesiologist), and also I&#039;m a scuba diver, I was having strong problems of motion sickness, at one point just seeing the boat and  I was in a motion sickness state. I started taking MAREZINE one pill the night before and another 1 hour before going on the boat and since then I&#039;ve never had motion sickness.""",10.0,81
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I started this BC after going to the doctor and having serious periods that came every two weeks almost and cramps that were out of this world.  I am now on my second week of the third pack, so been on for about two months and a week and I haven&#039;t stopped bleeding/spotting for about seven weeks.  I am constantly having to buy tampons and pads but for the past two weeks it hasn&#039;t stopped.  Called my doctor and was told I needed to stick with it cause it take three months to get in the system before it starts working like it supposed to.  The only thing this has done is keep me from breaking out.  I have gained around ten pounds and hoping to not gain anymore.  Not sure if I would recommend this to anyone.""",2.0,3
Marinol,"Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced","""This drug is not listed for the cancer symptom of not eating and should be. It saved my family members life.""",10.0,50
Ivermectin,Head Lice,"""Picked up lice staying at a friends house in North Carolina. She didn&#039;t tell me her daughter was having trouble with lice every 4 months before I visited or else I would have stayed at a hotel. Anyway, I have tried just about every over the counter product and nothing worked. Read all the directions &amp; followed the directions exactly. Then I tried home remedies. Nothing worked. I bought Sklice at $150.
with insurance. It doesn&#039;t work. I applied it to dry hair, used the entire tube, worked it in, all hair covered, left it on 10 min. as directed, washed it out and combed out the bugs and nits. The next day, I still have live lice. It&#039;s now 2 days later and basically it didn&#039;t work. It did kill some but not all.
Now what? Such a nightmare.""",1.0,3
Sertraline,Postpartum Depression,"""As well as having Borderline Personality Disorder, I have had severe post-partum depression. I have found Zoloft to be very helpful regulating my moods, and keeping the demons at bay. Happy Trails.""",9.0,36
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Whether or not PMDD is &quot;real,&quot; I have noticed that I went from experiencing these symptoms at FULL FORCE...to almost none at all. After 4 months of Yaz, I went from raging menstrual psycho to slightly irritable girlfriend. For this reason alone, I will recommend Yaz to anyone who feels they are affected by PMDD.

""",8.0,14
Alcaftadine,"Conjunctivitis, Allergic","""I was prescribed Lastacaft for severe eye allergies. They did a good job at first, but after about a week my eyes became red, swollen and irritated again. After going back to my doctor and telling her that the Lastacaft didn&#039;t seem to be effective for me any longer, she prescribed Bepreve. This worked fabulously and I had been using it religiously until I unexpectedly ran out of it early. I had some of the Lastacaft left, and since I wasn&#039;t having severe allergies at the time I figured using it would hold me over until I could get the Bepreve refilled. I used it once and woke up the next morning looking like I had conjunctivitis in both eyes - awful. I can only surmise that I&#039;m either allergic or highly sensitive to Lastacaft.""",1.0,30
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I am on my 2nd dose, and no side effects at all.  I haven&#039;t lost interest in food, like I was hoping because I need to lose weight. I have not been sick or anything, and my daily readings have not gone down by much.  I almost wonder if its really getting inside of me when i inject it (Being funny there).  I hope it starts to do something, I am on the lower dose, so maybe I need the higher one.  I go for a follow up in August, I will know more then""",5.0,8
Zofran,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I&#039;m 32 weeks 5 days pregnant. Was admitted into maternity yesterday after throwing up every few minutes all yesterday morning. They have me fluids and Gravol but that only made me drowsy, and did nothing for the throwing up so they decided to give me the Zofran. It started working as soon as it was into my body. It&#039;s was quick and very effective!""",10.0,32
Eluxadoline,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I took 4 doses and was rushed to ER this morning with chest pain. They treated me as if I was having a heart attack. I am admitted and tests are being run. Everything is pointing to this new drug I took. Also had dry mouth and confusion. Could hardly speak.""",1.0,29
Movantik,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""I&#039;ve been a chronic pain patient for 13 years. I currently take 128 mgs of Exalgo ER daily and 1-2, 8mg Dilaudid IR PRN no more than 6 tabs per day. I&#039;m very familiar with constipation. When offered movantik 25mg every morning, I happily took it and within a day I was going easily but with a cramp pain. After a few more days, my guts started killing me so I stopped taking movantik. 11 days later severe constipation returns. Doc and I think since I&#039;ve such a high tolerance my gut experienced physical withdrawal so today starting on ~8mg (~1/3 of 25mg tab) every 2-3 days. Anyone else taking Movantik similarly?""",7.0,19
Ziana,Acne,"""I&#039;m 20 years old, and I had severe cystic acne after my dermatologist gave me trentinoin. It was so bad but I switched to another dermatologist because of my insurance and she gave me Aczone and Ziana with Solodyn pills. My skin is so clear and soft, it&#039;s unbelievable. I only have some dryness around my mouth, but besides that my skin is the best it&#039;s ever been and I never thought I&#039;d ever be writing a review about something actually working.""",9.0,6
Genvoya,HIV Infection,"""I don&#039;t think that it is helping my body my legs feel weaker everyday and I  have been feeling lightheaded. And my doctor will not listen to me, she says they are working . She will get an ear full in the next two weeks if she will not listen I will have to find another doctor.""",4.0,0
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""I went to the doctors because of abnormal bleeding and got a urine test for chlamydia. He called me about a week later saying that I tested positive and needed to pick up a prescription for one dosage of two 500mg tablets. It was about an hour and a half later when I started feeling nauseous and had cramping. I went to the toilet and feel like I pooped all the liquids out of me (it was not pleasant). Now it&#039;s been about 5 hours since then and I&#039;m still feeling a little off and have cramping but it&#039;s bearable. Hope everyone is alright and chlamydia free!""",7.0,10
Relpax,Migraine,"""I dont leave home without Relpax!""",9.0,6
Citalopram,Depression,"""Mood has lifted after years of trying different antidepressants. Only on 10mg for 14 days so far and already feel a difference. Happy.""",8.0,4
Lortab,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Dealing with chronic pain is never easy. I&#039;ve tried Mobic but it led to stomach bleeding. I&#039;ve tried vicoprofen but it made me swell and ache even more. Have used Vicodin but of course tolerance resulted. I now find that Lortab and Lorcet work great. I only need to take 2 a day for real relief. The only other combination I used that worked was Vioxx once a day and Vicodin 2x a day. Wish they hadn&#039;t taken Vioxx off the market.""",10.0,57
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""From day one, my mood immediately improved. I felt happier and more energized and started enjoying life again. The problem I have with this medication, however, is that about an hour or two after taking, I am overcome with extreme exhaustion and have to sleep immediately. I can afford this thanks to the discount card, making it around $30 a month.""",8.0,75
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Endometriosis,"""I have been on Levora for approximately 5 years. After I started having severe abdominal pains, I decided to stop taking birth control all together. I thought that maybe my body was just upset that I had been pumping synthetic hormones into it, so I stopped taking it for 6-8months...it didn&#039;t help. While I was on it for the 5 years, it was great. I didn&#039;t have any problems with it...my weight was fine, acne no worse or better, no mood swings and no drop in libido. I ended up back on it due to endometriosis, only this time I had all the problems I didn&#039;t have initially. I had spotting that lasted at least 2 weeks, got severe headaches, gained 10 lbs, my breasts were very tender and the WORST PART.... NO SEX DRIVE AT ALL!""",5.0,5
Restoril,Insomnia,"""I just started taking this medication 30mgs at bed time and it works great, but I also take 2mgs of Xanax in the morning and 2mgs at night so it really works well.""",10.0,22
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Already posted about my side effects from the pill but that was before I got my period so I wanted to share the rest of my experience. Did not get my period until exactly 1 month after taking plan b. Had a terrible headache and nausea all day, which isn&#039;t a common PMS thing for me. It was 2 weeks late! I know it&#039;s hard but don&#039;t stress, it will do weird things to your body. Good luck!!""",8.0,9
Triamterene,Edema,"""This medication is really good. It lowers my blood pressure and prevents fluid retention. It has helped tremendously with those two areas. 

""",7.0,50
Electrolyte replacement solutions,Not Listed / Othe,"""I&#039;m a runner, and I started taking electrolyte replacement tabs last month. They&#039;ve made a big difference in my life because I run a lot and now I cramp less and feel better while training. """,8.0,0
Lortab,Cough,"""Works great.""",10.0,28
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""I was given Tamiflu on Sunday February 14th my fever broke that evening and the aches went away but Tuesday morning I was so nauseous and had bad stomach cramps and diarrhea I couldn&#039;t function. Missed another day of work . Not sure side effects are worth it. Prescription was expensive and all I can say is my fever is gone.  Not sure if it was the meds or just the flu running its course. Recommend not taking it. Sometimes the cure is worse than the ailment.""",5.0,8
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I used suprep prior to colonoscopy on 2/23/16. The taste was allright, but for the next 12 hours
the cramping was unbearable.Unable to sleep, wanted to die. Talk to your Dr. about this. For
me, this prep was enough to make up my mind to never have another colonoscopy.""",2.0,3
Acetaminophen / tramadol,Pain,"""really isnt very affective on my shoulder pain""",2.0,3
Ceftriaxone,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I had a shot after several days of a UTI. It cleared the UTI quickly (in addition to oral antibiotics) but the lump at the shot site is still there! It&#039;s been over a month and I can still feel the lump under my skin. Slightly painful to the touch.""",9.0,8
Aczone,Acne,"""I&#039;m 33 years old with bad forehead acne that started in my early/mid 20s. I&#039;ve been to dermatologists for years and everything I try eventually fails and seems to actually get worse in the long run. Aczone has been awesome for me. It took about 3 weeks before it started working, but no side effects whatsoever. I&#039;m at about 2.5 months now and my skin hasn&#039;t been this good for many years. I love it. My skin isn&#039;t 100% perfect, but this is definitely the best thing I&#039;ve tried, and I&#039;ve tried a lot. Right now, this is all I&#039;m using.""",9.0,15
Pravastatin,High Cholesterol,"""The good thing is my cholesterol is under control after three months. The bad thing is my right fore arm hurts when I pick up anything. I also have a rash on my upper lip but not sure it has anything to do with the pravastatin. I am taking one thing away at a time to figure it out.""",8.0,56
Inderal,Migraine Prevention,"""I initially used Inderal to assist with &quot;stage fright&quot; for large work presentations (it lowers heart rhythm and so reduces the signs of nervousness). I noticed while taking it that I had fewer headaches and migraines, so my doctor recommended I continue with it. I have now been using a low dose of Inderal for around 4-5 years. It has reduced the frequency of migraines from around a 8-10 a year to 3-4 a year. Headaches have been reduced from several a week, to one every couple of weeks. I have experimented with reducing the dose and frequency however that has resulted in a return of migraines. The main side effect I have noticed is colder extremities (hands and feet). I assume this is due to the poorer circulation caused by Inderal.""",8.0,25
Ritalin,ADHD,"""This medicine worked well . I didn&#039;t have that many side effects. I took adderall and this one was much better .""",8.0,11
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Good over all. Got my life together, saved my life u could say, yes. I have a slow heart rate , other vitals well in healthy person blood pressure range """,8.0,0
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""30lbs lost. New outlook on life. Does make me have trouble sleeping.""",8.0,31
Thyroid desiccated,Underactive Thyroid,"""I used to be on Armour...then it was unavailable for a while since they were reformulating it.  I don&#039;t know why they had to reformulate it.  It was working fine and is an old reliable drug.  After the reformulation, my side effects (that I didn&#039;t have before) included my feet cramping at night.....often.  Changed to Nature-throid and don&#039;t have that problem.""",7.0,41
Viibryd,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Out of all the medicines I&#039;ve tried Viibryd has been the only one to help me. Finally, after 15 years of struggling I feel &quot;normal&quot;.""",10.0,94
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Got this shot as a recommendation from my dr to stop the bleeding I had when my IUD didn&#039;t stick. It stopped the bleeding for a month then came back slow bleeding for half a month then full on heavy bleeding with large blood clots for now 2 months. I was soaking though a purple 10 hour pad in and hour sometimes 30 minutes. I lost so much blood I was admitted to the hospital and received 4 blood transfusions. When released from the hospital they said nothing on how to stop the bleeding or if it would stop. I&#039;ve been out of the hospital a week and I&#039;m still losing so much blood. I can&#039;t even go to work because whether I&#039;m sitting or standing I go though two 10 hour pads and an adult diaper in an hour.""",1.0,8
Clonidine,ADHD,"""I have tried so many drugs for my ADHD and nothing has helped. My Med. Doctor gave me a GeneSight and it came back that I can take nothing for ADHD. So we tried Clonidine and I am so thankful we did. I don&#039;t obscess with thoughts and actions and have been able to sleep at night and get plenty of sleep. I do wake up with a bit of a hangover but that don&#039;t last long and that is okay because I&#039;m sleeping at night. I am so thankful for Clonidine after many years of try different drugs and not getting stable this has been a wonder drug. I take Effexor and Latuda and with these drugs I am doing great. Thank god for these three drugs""",10.0,8
Naratriptan,Migraine,"""After years of trying numerous medications (none ever working the way Midrin did) and wanting something I could function on, but would get rid of/or at least lessen my pain I tried Amerge for the first time last night. I took it around 6:00pm with food, and within 20 minutes I was crashed out on the sofa. I woke up almost 2 hours later with stomach cramps, a very fast heartbeat, an extreme confusion. My husband was talking to me, but I could neither understand him nor could I put words together. I tried to stand up to say goodnight to my daughter, and I walked directly into our coffee table and almost fell over. It took a good hour before I felt like myself. However, my headache was gone! I don&#039;t know if the side effects are worth it.""",8.0,15
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for around 11 months, and for the most part I find it good. I started off using it just to regulate my period, not knowing that it would just go away after the first few months. I&#039;m sexually active and I find that it does decrease my sex drive. It was very frightening when I stopped having my period, and I did gain weight, but I take pregnancy tests periodically (just as a precaution). I still have period symptoms at the end of the pack, but I haven&#039;t had one in 7 months. The worst thing I find about this pack is that it makes me more emotional and increases my headaches.""",9.0,29
Zoloft,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking Zoloft for about half a year now on 200mg. I&#039;m not taking it for depression, it&#039;s being used in conjunction with other things for rage and anger, hypervigilence, as well as dissociation.

I&#039;ve been pretty lucky with this medication because I experience absolutely zero side effects, in fact I could probably take a higher dose right now although I&#039;d rather stick with the minimum and use coping techniques.

I still feel like &quot;me&quot; on Zoloft. In fact I feel more like myself then I have in a long time. I still feel my emotions and everything, although I experience them in a healthy, normal way. I don&#039;t experience all of the irrational, exaggerated, awful feelings and sensations I used to, in a good way.

I feel normal again.""",10.0,13
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Mirena in for a little over 5 months and I don&#039;t like it at all. In terms of a birth control it&#039;s great! But I have gained 25 pounds, have stomach pain all the time and take something for it everyday. I feel and look bloated and I have barely any sex drive and when I do most of the time sex hurts. """,3.0,0
Lorcet 10 / 650,Back Pain,"""I have arthritis in my back, and without this medication I could not make it.""",10.0,23
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""i had real bad panic attacks so bad i thought i was going crazy...my doctor put me on zanax and i feel so much better ..i was afraid to leave my house .afraid to shop i would start to shop all of a sudden i had to run out the store.so much more things were happening..but thanks to zanax i am calm cool and collective...oh and sooooo happy""",10.0,12
Fentanyl,Chronic Pain,"""Yo Fellow Pain Endurers ~
    34 yrs. suffering Severe chronic pain from 10 hr. preventive surgery &amp; 5 Disc Fusion re: rare Diastematomyelia, Tethered Cord &amp; resulting Scoliosis. Tried every known Therapy/treatment. Avoided ALL meds for 29 mind-bending yrs. &#039;till I was @ life&#039;s end. 
   Enter Pain Mgmt.: 7 various spinal blocks + Gabapentin/ Prednisone/Tramadol/ Butrans/ Oxy/ Methadone ~ ONLY relief came from high Morphine IM/MS Contin &amp; Fentanyl IM/Patch.  I HATE meds BUT they have SAVED MY LIFE.  Literally. (ya&#039;ll know what I mean) Thank God!!!  Peace out.  Matt""",9.0,4
Embeda,Chronic Pain,"""This med has worked a lot better than the 10mg Percocet 4 x daily that I was on before. I take 10mg Percocet cut in half twice daily with the Embeda, it helps while the med has a slow uptake.   

The first week or so, I was a little bit dizzy and tired.  That went away and I have no complaints. The meds work.  The Narcan in the pills doesn&#039;t bother me or effect the way the meds work for me. 

I have had bad back problems for 25 years.  My S Spine and my L Spine are separated on the right side 4mm and the L spine is pushed forward 2mm.  I have had chronic pain half of my life due to this injury. This medicine really helps.""",10.0,25
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I was on accutane treatment for 3 months, and finally after 2 years experience trying, depression of humiliation , disappointment and despair , it finally worked out.. My skin is flawless. I&#039;m over the moon. My friends , they noticed it and it was kinda funny cause nobody ever talk about my acne to me. Sadly, it only last for 4 months before my cystic acne come out again which was worse than before. I want to start on accutane again but I was too afraid of the side effects. Then , I found out about COD liver oil. It is basically a natural source of Vitamin A and D unlike in accutane. Now, after 1 months , my cystic acne finally cleared up! Now there&#039;s only scars. I&#039;m telling you guys , this stuff is miracle. You should really consider  it""",7.0,22
Amitriptyline,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I started with a low dose (10mg) for two weeks then started 25 mg for the last couple of weeks. So far so good. I used to have a bout with diarrhea at least 4-5 times a week before taking this medicine, but now have not had any.""",9.0,56
Ranitidine,Eczema,"""After 9 months of horrible psychotic-type itching I finally was able to see a dermatologist who I believe has correctly identified the cause.  He believes I have eczema.  The stress level following a whole spine surgery probably caused the condition to surface and begin its damage.  I started taking Benadryl on my own and it helped a lot.  When he added the H2 blocker (Zantac) it has all but disappeared.  Wonderful!  Thank you so much!""",10.0,44
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Menstrual Disorders,"""I took this medicine for a year and just switched. I had many negative symptoms that started with severe nausea every night about an hour after taking it. For the first three months my periods got lighter for a few months and then went back to heavy I did always get my period on the exact day I was supposed to but throughout the whole year was VERY emotional and at time felt as though I had no control over myself this was my main pushing factor to switching I WANT ME BACK! I just want to say that I understand (and hope others do too) that my body acts differently to birth control than others and just want to let everyone know that not all medicines work for everyone if this does not work the way you want, try something new. BE HAPPY!""",2.0,14
Vistaril,Anxiety,"""The pill really works when you have the right dosage.""",9.0,107
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 20 years old, never been pregnant. 
I will give you a play-by-play of the process.
First, in my doctors appointment to be prescribed Skyla, my Dr also prescribed me with Misoprostol to be taken the night before the procedure to help dialate the cervix. 
So today I took 2 Aleve&#039;s and 2 Advils an hr before my appointment. I went to my Dr. she first opened and cleaned my vagina a bit (Im on my period). Then she gave me 3 quick shots to numb the opening of my cervix which felt like tiny pricks. Then she measured me (worst part) it felt like cramps but very manageable. After being measured, she put it in and I barely felt it. That was it!""",10.0,3
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""This is my second month on Tri-Sprintec and so far so good. I was on the Depo-Provera shot for more than a year and as soon as I stopped lost 40 pounds, and it seemed as though both my body and emotions were settling to their normal state. I started taking Tri-Sprintec months after that ordeal and PMS acne has not been an issue as it had been on the previous birth control. I do get bloated but there&#039;s barely any PMS symptoms, I am a little more emotional than I was without any birth control at all which is kind of expected, and my periods are light and not troublesome.""",10.0,10
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on Buspar for two years. The drug does not &#039;kick in&#039; quickly, but once it does start working, one notices a nice, quiet calm. (It started working for me after ~ 30 days. )It&#039;s nothing like the benzodiazepines (thank goodness) and does not make me feel like a zombie with memory problems like Clonazepam (Klonopin) or Valium, etc. I use this in conjunction with Cymbalta and this combination helps me with both anxiety and depression. The only side effect I notice is that I might sweat a bit more. It is non-addictive, but as with any drug used long-term, one become physically dependent upon Buspar and one should follow a withdrawal schedule formulated by your PCP.""",9.0,16
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;d love to say this med was good for me. I can&#039;t. I&#039;ve never had such an awful response to a medication. 
After 1 week of being on it I began to experience odd sensations. My arms felt disconnected, I couldn&#039;t get comfortable.  
At the 2 week mark I had to leave work two days in a row, customers were terrifying me, my pulse was 180!  By this time my anxiety slowly shot up so high I was paralyzed. I couldn&#039;t walk across the room. I literally was stuck in a chair. Everything was extremely terrifying. Just sitting I was afraid to move. Once I saw my dr, found out I had suffered a severe panic attack that sent me into an anxiety attack for TWO weeks!  I was ill for six months. Read the pamphlet with the drug , it lists SEVERE ANXIETY!""",1.0,13
Yasmin,,"""This pill was great for the first year, I lost weight, had no side effects and light periods. I then started having TERRIBLE problems with my stomach, similar to IBS-D. I have since done a lot of reading and found that many women have had this experience with Yasmin. I am switching to the vaginal ring this week and hope that my stomach problems will go away somewhat. I also have started suffering from migraines before and during my period break which I never had before.""",5.0,3
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""I received propofol today for a colonoscopy and it worked wonderfully.  I was very worried as past anesthetics caused severe nausea afterwards, but no side effects at all with this drug.""",9.0,30
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got nexplanon February of 2015 and it is now September. I had my period for about a month and a half and it was irregular after that but now my period is regular again. It was a pain having to deal with that but I have not gained any weight and I suggest the implant to all of my friends. I have unprotected sex weekly and all has been good!! Also, I only have to use one light tampon a day for my period""",9.0,0
Orlistat,Obesity,"""On my second lot now, first time I took them I was 16 which is young but at the time I was 23 stone, so was a risk worth taking. I lost a stone a month for 6 months then as the doctor predicted my body became semi immune to them, but I was also cheating a lot then. I&#039;ve started them again, started at 19 stone this time. (Stopped my exercising and healthy eating, my own fault), but in the first month this time lost 1 stone 4 lb. Xenical is a wonderful drug, but you really must make the effort with it, eat healthy, exercise and the drug really will take care of the rest, best thing since sliced bread.""",10.0,83
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""My legs and lower back were in pain for 2 days.""",1.0,21
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""Went to the doctor with what I thought was a sinus infection - got diagnosed with flu and prescribed both a Z-pack and Tamiflu. My stomach tends to be sensitive, so my doctor warned me to eat before taking my medications and even took the extra step of writing me a script for Zofran (anti-nausea). I went home and had a good lunch of chicken soup and toast. I took my meds and fell asleep for about three hours. Then I woke up feeling really, really nauseous and proceeded to vomit for the next six hours. However, somewhere in there, my fever broke and I&#039;m feeling slightly better - I am hesitant to continue this course of medication, so I will be calling my doctor to seek further advice on whether or not to continue this treatment.""",4.0,9
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I decided to get the nexplanon inserted because condoms weren&#039;t convenient. The insertion was amazingly so simple and quick! The numbing agent was just a small pinch, very easy and then my provider inserted the implant with a thing I saw only briefly as I looked away. Be aware before getting this that if you have a lot of migraines or headaches all the time, the nexplanon may make them worse! I very very rarely get headaches but a few days in I was getting some headaches but it was fine after an hour. I have not had my period yet, hoping it will stay the same at least, as for the mood swings...every little thing has been getting on my nerves and I have started crying for no reason 3 times already. I will update in a few months""",8.0,8
Rocephin,"Lyme Disease, Neurologic","""After 4 weeks PICC line daily I needed Gallbladder removal. I was supposed to do 8 weeks treatment. I ended up stopping at 4. Never completed treatment. I never felt better I felt terrible everyday I was sick vomiting, headache, body aches, weak. But most of that is normal other than vomiting and gallbladder. It was also a little inconvenient. But no Lyme is great. I never feel good at all I&#039;m in a wheelchair now I&#039;m not well anymore I don&#039;t know that I&#039;ll be well until I get remission and lot of physical therapy between now and then.""",1.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Endometriosis,"""Stopped my period and feel great.  Only side effect is gained 5-10 lbs.""",9.0,9
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""I love this medicine. I have Bipolar 2 and post traumatic stress disorder. I have been on this medicine for 9 months. It puts me to sleep about 15 mins after taking it. I have lost 35 pounds (I had gained 50 pounds on Lamictal and Abilify) I am off the Lamictal. I have been able to stay out of the hospital. I feel better overall. I am trying taking 1 course in college and may even try to work again.""",10.0,65
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I just started this pill and so far I&#039;ve noticed that I have been very moody and my period has become much heavier so far. The moodiness has really affected me and my boyfriend because I start fights over the dumbest things. I&#039;m going to give this a few months and if nothing changes I&#039;m going to have to switch.""",6.0,41
Yaz,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""After having some issues with what could be classified as PMDD, I went on a search for ways to help alleviate the mood swings I got every month around the time of Aunt Flows visit. After googling around, Yaz was the number one remedy that I found, so I went to Planned Parenthood, got a prescription, and tried it out for a month. 

Let&#039;s just say my PMDD went away... but I was in crying fits and had really bad anxiety for about 80% of the month. Nothing new has come up for me that would cause those issues, and it is very abnormal for me to cry that much and have uncontrollable anxiety. In short, this drug made me a crazier and depressed. It sucked! I&#039;ve been off of it for two days and I&#039;m finally feeling better. Nope! Not for me.""",1.0,13
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Mirena for 4 months now and I love it. I&#039;ve read so many stories about the excruciating pain women have felt during insertion, but for me it was no worse than a period cramp and it didn&#039;t last very long at all. By the end of the day I was back to normal. There was some light spotting at first. I love that I don&#039;t have to remember to take a pill every morning or else I&#039;d probably be pregnant again. I would definitely recommend it.""",9.0,15
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I am 19 now and started taking ADD medicines when I was 17. I had used Adderall for a few months and had to stop because of the &#039;rebound&#039; I got from it. It made me too agitated and easily angry/sad when coming down on it near the end of the day. I switched to Focalin XR and it worked well for maybe another month before the same thing started happening. My doctor then wanted to try one more time so he said there is a newer stimulant out for ADD/ADHD and it is pretty much like a cousin of Adderall. He said there is a better chance that this won&#039;t have a negative rebound. I have been on 60mg of Vyvanse for a few months and I have not felt any type of negative side-effects like I had before. It works great and helps me stay focused with school and work.""",10.0,26
Metformin,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve taken this medication a couple times in my life and have had no adverse reactions""",7.0,4
Norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I had a non-stop period 3 months ago. The Doctor prescribed Jolivette to let my period stop but after 6 days my bleeding doesn&#039;t stop at all. It&#039;s annoying because you can feel the gushing of blood. Until I asked my Doctor to switch it into another pill.""",1.0,17
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""This is a great medicine for my bipolar child, for anxiety.  I asked my own doctor for some when I found Ativan too sedating for daytime anxiety. I found it works even better when it came to muscle tension and racing thoughts than any other anti-anxiety medicine I&#039;ve taken.""",10.0,31
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""As far as I&#039;m concerned it&#039;s a miracle medicine for bipolar. A week and a half ago I was so bad off that I didn&#039;t want to live. My mother called my shrink at about 6PM, he called in a prescription, and I took 20mg at around 7PM. When I woke up the next morning I felt fine, and I&#039;ve pretty much been that way since. Some of it may be due to the placebo effect, but I don&#039;t think a whole lot because such a dramatic improvement has never occurred when I&#039;ve started other medicines.""",10.0,88
Naloxone,Opioid Overdose,"""It has saved my life 3 times in the ER. If it would have not been for this medicine I would have died a junky and would not of had the chance to change my life for the better. Thank you for this medicine.""",10.0,30
Citalopram,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""Ive always been a moody person, but since having my 2nd child it had become a whole new animal. PMDD had left me feeling very lonely, helpless and worthless, I was tired of hearing myself apologize again for my awful behaviour during those last 2 weeks of my cycle, only to find myself back there 2 weeks later, My kids were suffering, my relationhip was too and At my lowest during my cycle, I was starting to plan my suicide. I went to my doctor, sure he would just brush me off, thinking it was just you know, slamming cupboards and sore boobs (if only!!)  I went during my down weeks so he could see the state I was in, I was so desperate for relief.  Started Celexa that day and its changed my life, if you have PMDD you must try this.""",9.0,18
Singulair,Asthma,"""I started taking Singulair about 10 years ago when it was fairly new. It changed my life, I am not aware of side effects, but I NEVER WHEEZE! It is the best drug over and I would recommend if you use your albuterol inhaler more than twice a week, take this medicine! I was using my rescue inhaler almost daily, now I NEVER use them, I keep one on hand, but I throw it out annually and get a replacement so I always have a fresh one, just in case.""",10.0,33
Vraylar,Schizophrenia,"""I&#039;ve been taking Vraylar for schizophrenia for over 6 months. It has been the best anti-psychotic to date for me. The only downside is I still experience weight gain. I&#039;m looking to continue this drug until a better one comes out. I&#039;ve been stabilized and happy for the first time since my illness started 6 years ago.""",9.0,17
Chromium picolinate,Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency,"""I was 318 pounds when I went through a gastric-sleeve surgery on 04/26/11 and lost 167 pound. The chromium helped me to avoid sugar.""",10.0,43
Prometrium,Seizures,"""This artical says it&#039;s not known what happens with overdose of Prometrium but I can tell you do not take 2 doses at once. I normally take 800mg/day for last 1/2 of my cycle to suppress catamenial seizures. It works great with no negative side effects. I take 200mg every 6 hours. I recently missed a 200mg dose so I took 400mg at once. I was completely anesthesized for a couple of hours. Body went jelly-like. Everything slowed way down to the point that words came too slowly, if at all. Family opted to take me to the ER. Later was determined I was likely not in danger of dying but was clearly knocked out for a while. Memory of much of those 2 hours is totally lost to me. Family says I was pleasant and cooperative but out of it.""",10.0,39
Desvenlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I took Pristiq for one day. It was the most distressing experience ever. For about 48 hours, had blurry vision, jumpy eyes, dizziness, sweating, and kept changing moods every 5 minutes. First was crying, then felt high and was starring into space. Have taken Lexapro before and never felt anything remotely close to this horrible. This medicine was not for me.""",1.0,23
Melatonin,Insomnia,"""I like this sleeping aid, I can&#039;t sleep and have a tough time going to sleep at night, some nights I sleep other I don&#039;t and stay up for days until I&#039;m so tired that I fall out, I tried this drug 5mg and I love it so far, There is always some draw back for all drugs when I woke up the next morning, I was drowsy but I snapped out of it a little while later and felt good, refreshed. I&#039;m not saying it didn&#039;t work, It really did, it&#039;s the first test and time I am taking it and I tell you it might not work all the time but I will give it a try, so far so good""",10.0,16
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I was recently hospitalized due to cysts on my ovaries that caused me severe pain.  There was a bacterial infection going on as well  so I was prescribed doxycycline-hyclate 100mg.  Even though it was for my ovarian cysts I noticed after taking doxy for 3 days straight (2 capsules a day) my acne had cleared up! I haven&#039;t seen my face this clear since 2008. The downside was that it caused diarrhea and bad abdominal cramps. I miss my face being this clear so I&#039;m trying to stick out the pain """,7.0,6
Ventolin HFA,"Asthma, acute","""Sleeplessness""",1.0,2
Fluoride,Prevention of Dental Caries,"""I&#039;ve switched to 3M&#039;s new Clinpro 5000 formula, which was highly recommended by my dentist. I&#039;ve been using the product for several months and thus far I&#039;ve experienced less sensitity and my teeth just feel better.""",10.0,3
Daytrana,ADHD,"""My daughter was on the Daytrana patch for 2 years and did very well during most of that time. Daytrana was a breath of fresh air. She was still a normal child with high spirits.  She did well in school and maintained friendships.  My complaints about the Daytrana patch was the skin irritation.  Her skin reddened and eventually scarred. It would take at least 2 hours in the morning to &quot;kick-in&quot; which was hell for her homeroom and 1st hr teachers. 2 hours after removal she was EXTREMELY hyperactive. Days without the patch were agonizing at best because her behavior was so over the top. She also did not eat while the patch was on. However, the benefits outweighed the negatives for me.""",9.0,30
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""I was prescribed 5mg tablets and although the Valium makes me feel a bit drowsy it one hundred percent helps with my anxiety.""",10.0,30
Vistaril,Anxiety,"""I have hereditary Depression, Bipolar Type 2, PTSD, High Anxiety, Insomnia, and I am also breast feeding baby #4. (I also suffer from Severe Post Partum Depression beginning late in my pregnancies.) I have been on over 50 combinations of medications.
  (I caution you readers to be leery of reviews by those who prior took addictive medications to Vistaril, as they may have formed a biased addiction to their previous meds.)
  I am currently taking Prozac and Vistaril. My best medication combination when not pregnant or breast feeding was Prozac and Doxepin. The Vistaril is helping so greatly with both my anxiety and insomnia that I am switching permanently! I can even take Vistaril if my anxiety flares, plus it is not addictive! Loving it!!!""",10.0,109
Sodium hyaluronate,Osteoarthritis,"""I am 28 and have done 4-5 rounds of Euflexxa. So far, it does help decrease pain levels and increase activity. However, this last round, in December, was extremely painful. I am hoping it was weather related, and not related to the medicine or to my knee getting worse.""",8.0,38
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""I am a RN who suffers from severe social anxiety and moderate depression.  Symptoms associated with SAD have included inability to write in front of others, eat in public, public speaking.  Even drinking in front of others was difficult for me.  I hated the shaking, heart racing/pounding, and everything else that went along with this horrible affliction! I remember it all starting around 15 years old but never could understand why.  I&#039;m 41 yrs old today and my anxieties have affected my life negatively and held me back in so many ways.  I never felt normal.  Many years and meds later, I came to believe my life would never change.  That I would never feel &quot;normal&quot; around people. Then I found Cymbalta..changed my life!""",9.0,163
Contrave,Obesity,"""Am mid-way into my 2nd week and wanted to report preliminary results.  I am a comfort/stress eater who gained 70 pounds in 2 years.  No side effects, other than being tired at the end of the day (which is not a reported side effect, so maybe from change in diet).   I am still hungry, but it is easier to turn away from night-time snacks.  I was able to turn away from my children&#039;s Halloween candy, which was a first.  I didn&#039;t want a cafe con leche this morning (sweet/milk) - which is my constant craving.  I&#039;ve had modest weight loss, which I started about 2 weeks prior to the Contrave, for a total of 15 pounds in just under 4 weeks. Starting weight 201, 5&#039;5&quot; female, mid 40&#039;s. Time will tell, so far so good.""",10.0,162
Vivitrol,Opiate Dependence,"""As a chronic relapsing opiate addict, Vivitrol has been an excellent medication to aid my recovery. Have not noticed many side effects, if any. Basically eliminates my cravings for opiates and alcohol and provides good mental insurance knowing that if I do use opiates, I will get no effect from them.""",9.0,164
Quetiapine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""My doctor prescribed Seroquel for a number of Psychiatric conditions I have.  They are: Depression (already on 40mg Celexa for this, Seroquel helped as an add on), OCD, Generalized anxiety disorder, Anorexia, mood instability.  Seroquel helps with all these conditions, although it causes moderate constipation.""",8.0,94
Bupropion,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve only been on it for 4 days but I refused to go back on Adderall. I require 2 30mg Adderall tablets a day and experience audio hallucinations after taking it for about 18 months. I have been off Adderall for 15 months. I told my Dr. I refuse to be back on it. I also suffer from an anxiety disorder. All of my mental health care is very well-documented from the time I was 14 years old. I am now 32 and at a place in my life where I do not want to take any stimulants to help me Focus. I do take lorazepam but I&#039;m down to 15/ 2 milligram tablets a month from 60. I seem to have energy and increased concentration with Wellbutrin. Adderall keeps me more focused but it&#039;s not worth the side effects.  I also take 1/3mg of Lunesta to sleep.""",8.0,28
Klonopin,Bipolar Disorde,"""Stops panic attacks dead in their tracks at a high enough dose, but even my prescribed dose is enough to calm things down after about 40 minutes so I can think. Doesn&#039;t help when I&#039;m manic/hypomanic, but has stopped me from doing more than a couple of silly things while depressed.""",10.0,32
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Well I me and my girlfriend we&#039;re going at it and I&#039;m 18. I said I was about to you know and she said just do it so I did haha. It sounded like a good plan at the time but as soon as it happened I freaked out. As we ran to the store an hour after it happened she took the pill and the next day she wasn&#039;t feeling to good and it&#039;s been about a week now, and she started her period today. I&#039;m so relieved. But it works and don&#039;t stress out like I did.""",10.0,12
Atenolol,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been on Atenelol 100 mg for 17 years now. I find my body adjusted to the medicine and keeps my blood pressure and pulse rate under control [125/75, 60]. I switched to Amlodipine but that doesn&#039;t work for me and back on to Atenolol.""",9.0,77
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I almost never experience side effects from medicines Rx or OTC and Trazodone was definitely an exception. 

When I say it made me dizzy, that is an understatement. I woke up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom with the room spinning so fast I couldn&#039;t grip my night stand tightly enough. When I attempted to make my way to the bathroom (10 feet away) and I fell on the floor twice and nearly off the toilet! I couldn&#039;t see, stand, sit up &ndash; I could hardly even tolerate lying flat without moving at all. And this lasted nearly 10 hours!! 10 hours of pure misery.

I&#039;ll take the sleep deprivation over that hell any day.""",2.0,48
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I really like this BC overall. I have PMDD, and my anxiety has decreased dramatically, along with my panic attacks and other events that were associated with the PMDD. However, the only downside is that my sex drive has decreased quite a bit. I have noticed a slight increase in ingrown hairs on my face as well, but my doctor told me both side effects were not uncommon. I have had to consider this against taking my BC as I am married, however, I have decided to continue on because it overall makes me feel better and is very effective.""",8.0,1
Bupropion,ADHD,"""This medicine has changed my life. Typical antidepressants (SSRI&#039;s) never worked for me, and if they did the effects wore off after a month or so. I&#039;ve had mild symptoms of borderline personality disorder and moderate symptoms of ADHD, and after three months of taking it, I can&#039;t imagine being off of it. I can control my emotions, concentrate, and FINALLY FEEL JOY, for the first time in my life. My PMS symptoms are also way less intense. I did have mild anxiety in the first week and a bit of nausea for 3 weeks, but the side effects went away after a month or so. My mom tried it for her ADHD, but it didn&#039;t work for her, and it doesn&#039;t work for everyone. But if you know you have a severe dopamine deficiency (like I did), this medication is definitely worth a shot!""",9.0,52
Topiramate,Not Listed / Othe,"""I tried the 25mg dosage for atypical facial pain after being unable to tolerate several other anticonvulsants.  No side effects and it calmed the pain - but the relief only lasted 6 hours at the most per day then the pain returned with increased intensity until the next dose the following day.  One week of that was enough.  The Extended Release (XR) did not work for me but changing to topiramate twice a day has, thus far,  been a significant improvement!""",2.0,0
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Implanon for almost 2 months now. After the first 2 weeks I got my period and to this day I&#039;m still bleeding. Some days it&#039;s very very light, some days it&#039;s heavy but most days it&#039;s just there. It&#039;s only enough bleeding for a light tampon, but the point is I&#039;m still bleeding. This is my biggest complaint about Implanon and I&#039;m hoping it&#039;ll stop eventually. But the only other side effect I&#039;ve gotten from this is the occasional KILLER headache, but an 800mg Motrin takes that away. In fact I think I feel one coming on right now. I can&#039;t complain too much, every other birth control I&#039;ve been on has failed me hence my 2 kids.""",7.0,0
Naproxen / sumatriptan,Migraine,"""I am 30 and have had migraines since I was 14. My head has always hurt (to the touch) the day after a migraine. I did not experience that after taking Treximet nor did I have any side effects. I absolutely love this medicine.""",10.0,4
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had my IUD put in over 3 months ago. About 36 hours after, I went in the sun and immediately broke out in hives! Mostly on my face and they were itchy as hell. I called my gyno and she assured me it was IMPOSSIBLE that the IUD caused the hives. I took Benadryl and they mostly went down. I still get hives every time I&#039;m exposed to sun/heat. About a month in I started having more &amp; more trouble having a BM which wasn&#039;t the case before the IUD. I drink plenty of water and eat fibrous foods regularly. I&#039;m CONSTANTLY irritated and emotional, I get acne more than ever, and the constant spotting is becoming annoying. I feel gross, itchy, tired, and bloated every single day and truly don&#039;t even feel like myself. I&#039;m getting this thing out Thursday""",1.0,4
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I tried this medication twice. The first time I started at 164 and lost to 157 and then stopped; however, it helped me maintain the 157. I am 5&#039;2&quot; at 59y. The first three days had severe headache, but then like magic it went away. My insurance wouldn&#039;t pay for the medication after 9 months because I didn&#039;t lose any more weight. 

I then tried again about 6 months later, my doctor recommended again, and I started at 167 and lost to 163 and stopped losing. I also this time began to feel very tired and depressed and realized after about three weeks that suicidial and depression are side effects so I had to stop taking it. 

Now I am at 176 my scales, on doctors I am 180 and this is all in approximately 18 months.""",6.0,6
Modafinil,Depression,"""I&#039;ve used it for 10 days now in my most recent attempt to kick meth. It helps so much. It won&#039;t buzz you, but it takes away the debilitating lethargy and depression.""",7.0,77
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""Works great for sleep and controls mania well, but caused my depression to increase.  This was after being on the medication for several months (10mg/night).  Didn&#039;t particularly like the next-day hangover either.  I&#039;ve recently been switched over to Lithium but it&#039;s too early to tell how it&#039;s working.  I took one Saphris tablet last night per doctor&#039;s request, after being off it for some time (as a sleep aid) but felt hung over and a bit depressed most of the day.""",1.0,39
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""One. Just started for the first time yesterday my first day and woke up this morning feeling nauseous and major headache !!!!! I hope it goes away because this ain&#039;t cool :((""",5.0,2
Denosumab,Osteoporosis,"""From the start I began to experience side effects. The most bothersome are the extreme sweating episodes followed by chills at least 12 times a day or more. In addition other side effects are more pain in my lower back and hips as well as a rash with associated itch on my upper back.  I will never get another Prolia shot!!! Wish I knew there would be so much discomfort!""",2.0,125
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I am a 61 yr old, 5&#039;3&quot; female that started the 2 week trial on April 15, 2014 at 237 pounds. If I had any initial side effects I don&#039;t recall them, so I must have had none or they were too mild to even mention. I don&#039;t have any side effects now which is a little over 3 months since I started.  I lost 10 pounds during the 2 week (free) trial so I was impressed and definitely ready to continue! I got a $75/month card (credit) from the pill company so that was a plus. I still have to pay $163/mth. My insurance does not cover it. They would rather pay for my cholesterol and blood pressure meds. So as of today, July 18, 2014, I have gone from 237 to 210lbs. Not too bad with 27 pounds gone with no side effects and no exercise. Loving the results!""",9.0,112
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I have been taking birth control for almost 2 years now and I have been changing my prescription very often. However, I have been on this pill since around August/September of 2016. My old pills helped with bloating, cramps, and flow and none of that changed when I started Junel fe. However for the past three months or so, I have had HORRIBLE mood swings, been feeling really depressed, I argue with my boyfriend and minutes later I don&#039;t even know what I got mad at (which is not like me at all.)  I talked to a friend and she said this pill also made her feel crazy. My cramps are only bad the first day which is usually the second/third day that I take my placebo pills. I will be switching prescriptions within the next few weeks.""",4.0,2
Diprivan,Anesthesia,"""Diprivan was used to sedate me during a colonoscopy and it worked very quickly with no serious side effects.""",10.0,47
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""First brand of birth control ever, was feeling iffy about it from the start since the doctor said it was a &quot;very basic brand&quot; to start me off with. A week in and I was getting a headache after every pill, along with nausea, bloating, spotting, and just a general feeling of being constantly hungover. Fortunately I was taking it at night but it would mean I would be like a zombie for the rest of the time. I&#039;m only just finishing the first pack but I already called to get switched to another brand. Not a fan.""",3.0,4
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I had my Skyla inserted this morning and let me not scare anymore but understand it is the most simple procedure however you will feel 30 seconds of either extremely bad cramping or unbearable pain and then it&#039;s over. Just stay calm and relaxed when the procedure it taking place because you don&#039;t want to alter the location of the Skyla before all the tools can be removed from your vagina. The first day I have experienced cramps and tension in my lower stomach. I took ibuprofen 800mg before I went to the doctor to ease up the pain.""",4.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m not sure about this birth control quite yet. I was on trinessa back in November or so and it worked fantastic for me, cleared up my acne, no nausea or any other side affects. Then I got really sick and had to  stop taking the pill for a month or two, and when I tried to get back on it I had continuous discharge for over 5 months so I decided to switch to the shot but didn&#039;t like it, so here I am. When I started  I felt nauseous all the time, my boobs hurt, stomach pains and cramps, and worst of all my acne. I never used to get cystic acne, but now I get it all over my mouth, chin, forehead, and under my nose, I hate it I keep reading reviews, and it&#039;s freaking me out. I&#039;m not sure if I should continue taking this or not for 2 or 3 month""",4.0,1
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been taking spiro 50 mg. for 6 months for acne &amp; I&#039;m thrilled.  I&#039;m 45 and have had problems with acne (mainly on chin) for a decade. Dr. told me it would take 6 weeks to start working.  What he didn&#039;t mention is that it might get worse first.  3 weeks in, I wanted to bury my head in the sand.  (so I wouldn&#039;t start it right before a major event!).  At 6 weeks, it was helping but still not great.  Dr. suggested we go to 100 mg but I wanted to give the 50 mg a chance.  By 8-9 weeks it was great!  I still occasionally get a pimple but it&#039;s small and doesn&#039;t last long (unlike the large painful cysts I used to get!)  Note:  generic:  Mutual Pharm.  When pharmacy switched to Qualitest, I started breaking out again...but they changed back! :)""",9.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I will shortly finish my first pack of Sprintec and must say that this has been the best birth control I&#039;ve yet to be on. NO issues with sex drive, tiredness, weight gain other than my breast.  Which have become a bit larger; however, really tender but I don&#039;t mind and/or complaining. My skin did break out at first but is slowly clearing up and I didn&#039;t have much of an appetite 2 to 3 days within, that too is better. Other than the few minor changes I will continue to use Sprintec!""",9.0,14
Zofran,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Sometimes have really terrible heartburn, due to my birth control pills, and sometimes causes bad nausea. Wanted an alternative to promethazine. Work great for taming the nausea, but the side effects were pretty annoying. Terrible backache and constapation. Oh man. Won&#039;t be taking these unless I&#039;m dying or something.""",7.0,8
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;ve always suffered from acne from a very young age I would always buy face washes every week thinking it would help and it never did. I started to give up on clearing my face.. After a while I stopped buying face scrubs and other face cleansers etc and I would buy acne cream which would make my pimples less irritated but didn&#039;t get rid of them also they would leave my skin with dry patches which would look very bad once makeup is applied. After a while my doctor prescribed me doxycycline at the start it made my face get worse but a few weeks in my face started to clear up and a few months in my face was bump free.. Although the scars are still there till this day.. also I noticed my acne slightly came back once I was off the medication.""",7.0,19
Fluoxetine,Panic Disorde,"""It&#039;s a miracle drug. I took this for anxiety and panic attacks and slight depression. It has changed my life. I am happier. I have made more friends in the past month. It has helped with everything; school, stress, anxiety and self confidence. I cant recommend it enough.""",10.0,199
Omalizumab,Urticaria,"""I started my Xolair shots May 2016 after suffering hive out breaks for 5 plus years. The shot worked immediately. I had 9 injections once monthly. Then I had a new insurance provider which  requires me to start the regime Allegra, Zantac and Hydroxyzine HCL two times daily then adding Singular. Two days on Singular I had horrible outbreaks called my Allergy Dr. continued on with other meds waiting to get approved for Xolair.  The shot cant come soon enough. Now I just hope I can afford it.""",10.0,15
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""Now in my late 50&#039;s, I have been a lifelong migraine sufferer. My new neurologist  recommended Topamax (FDA approved for migraine therapy). I am going on week 3 with promising results...for the first time in years I am waking up to no headaches and am not getting headaches as the day wears on.  I&#039;m sleeping better. I am experiencing a slight problem with focus/concentration but am  told that this side effect should subside over time. Providing the side effects are minimal and non-intrusive, I can see staying on this medication-I&#039;m hopeful.""",9.0,37
Exemestane,Breast Cance,"""I have just been on Aromasin just 9 days and so far have no side effects.  I tried Femara and after 14 days went off it because of joint pain and fatigue.  On Femara it was so bad that I couldn&#039;t climb my staircase without crying.  So far Aromasin is a miracle drug for me if it stops estrogen in its tracks!""",9.0,81
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started to take this medicine in October 2009. I have had 2 kids and about 6 months after my second was born I decided I had to get this weight off! I weighed 218lbs when I started taking these and today I am at 185lbs. That is 32 pounds so far. I still have about 20 I would like to lose. I don&#039;t go to the gym or &quot;exercise&quot; everyday, but the pills give me more energy and I move around a lot more. I have the energy to get up and go when I would normally have a hard time getting motivated. I sometimes have to remind myself to eat because my food cravings are hardly there at all when I take the pill. I do notice that I get a dry mouth, but drinking water helps and I love this medication. I think it is amazing.""",8.0,24
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""I don&#039;t have any chronic problems. Last weekend I hurt my neck when cleaning the chicken coop and I was in agony for 2 days. Could not sit or lie down without unbearable pain in my neck and left shoulder blade. Went to my chiropractor 2 days in a row. Finally saw my doctor and he gave me Robaxin. What a relief! It stops the muscle tension completely for 4-6 hours. I will use it for a few days along with resting and warm epsom salt baths to be able to continue with my daily life. No side effects for me. Only used it one day.""",9.0,9
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""I am a professional in my late 20s who has had to do a lot of public speaking as of late for work.  I have somehow coped with the symptoms of my performance anxiety (extreme heart beat, flushed face, shaking, frozen mind, inability to form complete thoughts, stuttering) until recently since my job depends upon my public speaking and the anxiety has become over burden some.  No matter how hard I prepared for public speaking before, I would always experience these debilitating symptoms.  Went to doctor who prescribed propranolol before performances.  It is really like magic.  It completely eliminates my awful physical symptoms.  I feel totally relaxed and able to perform to my fullest.  Has changed my life!  Wish I knew about it years ago!""",10.0,60
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I took only 1 pill around 3pm due to severe constipation &amp; hard stools caused by pain medications I was on last week. I was fine until around 8pm when I suddenly started having severe stomach cramps. I continued to have these &amp; finally passed some hard stools around 9:30pm, but still am severely bloated with intense stomach pains. It is now nearly 10pm &amp; I am stuck on the toilet with severe stomach pains &amp; hoping to pass more stool as I can see the bloated area moving through my stomach. Do not take this medicine, the pain is not worth it! I am hoping the pains will pass soon, but very scared by other reviews I read of nausea &amp; vomiting.""",1.0,9
Sodium hyaluronate,Osteoarthritis,"""I had my first shots on 1-21-16 OMG did it hurt so bad lots of pressure but I got through it I felt  amazing after couple hrs  so glad to rid of that pain and ouch!  I had second shots week later in both knees it was less pain this time  went great.  On Feb 9 I had my last shots  no pain  my knees feel great still on feb 17 :)   I&#039;m glad I did these series of euflexxa shots ! I couldn&#039;t even walk now wow I&#039;m good hope they last long time;)""",10.0,59
Bunavail,Opiate Dependence,"""Uncomfortable in mouth, does not stick to cheek , little B.Vail packages create a huge amount waste and unwanted attention. Who wants open a wrapper marked clearly , and then stick a film to their cheek that will not stay. Will not dissolve in less than 10 mins. Defiantly better than being a junkie. Not much difference if you have to hide your meds,  you need .  All because of the strange and untoward delivery system really , can&#039;t they just make a pill that dissolves in the lining of the stomach  ????""",2.0,13
Linagliptin / metformin,min),"""I had suffer from the below side effects :

excess air or gas in the stomach, 
full feeling,
lack or loss of strength,
passing gas,
sore throat.

 I stopped taking it.""",2.0,1
Venlafaxine,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medicine saved my life.""",9.0,27
Paxil,Panic Disorde,"""I didn&#039;t realize how much Paxil helped with my panic disorder until my doctor tried to ween me off of it (I am bipolar, and SSRI&#039;s can cause mania), but now after a couple weeks of weening, I am having severe panic attacks. So yes, Paxil does work for panic disorder.""",10.0,59
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m of the .02% that get pregnant on Mirena.I had my first five year run after my fourth child with no problem. Got my second January 2015 .It caused a lil weight gain( I went from 130 to 139 )I&#039;m 5&#039;6.Severe acne and oily skin almost over night,I had perfect model skin before.Mood swings.Then June 4 I have the worst shooting stabbing pain of my life,and my shoulder is killing me.I go to the hospital ,I&#039;m pregnant in the largest part of my left tube ,the next morning ,they do surgery to take out the left tube and my baby I just found out about.After surgery I found out I was hemorrhaging so she had to do a c-section cut under my bikini line to get the clots out and I almost bled out .i was white.If I would have stayed home I would have died.""",1.0,3
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""I&#039;m a 29 year old female. I&#039;ve been suffering from horrible social anxiety disorder and panic attacks for over 2 years.  I&#039;ve been on Zoloft (technically sertraline since I&#039;m on the generic version) for 4 months. The first 2-3 weeks I started with 25 mg and I had mild side effects like diarrhea and dizziness. I also spaced out a lot. After the 3 week mark the side effects started to go away and I felt so much better than I ever had in years. I had little to no social anxiety anymore and almost felt like I had my life back. After 2 months I felt I plateaued. I started getting the anxiety/panicky feelings back. So I upped my dosage to 50 mg. For now it is still doing the trick but it&#039;s nowhere near what it was in the beginning.""",7.0,8
Roflumilast,COPD,"""Have been on Dalisrep over 2 weeks now; could tell much improvement in my breathing. Didn&#039;t need to use supplemental oxygen at all. However, yesterday, I couldn&#039;t take the nausea, vomiting, tremors, leg aches, headaches, bathroom trips, any longer.  I tried taking the meds with and without food, didn&#039;t seem to make any difference.  I&#039;m wondering how long the side effects last?  It seems some people don&#039;t have side effects at all.  I am so disappointed that I won&#039;t be able to continue this drug as I feel that it was helping me with my breathing.  But I can&#039;t stand the side effects any longer.  I have lost 10 lbs in the 2 weeks, I have no appetite whatsoever, and I know that I need the nutrition as prednisone causes bone loss.""",3.0,31
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Menstrual Disorders,"""I started this pill in February. Prior to that (not on any bc) I had really painful cramps during my periods and I was just sick of dealing with it. My plan was to take this and skip the sugar pills. On Junel I&#039;ve had my period for 40 out of the 92 days I&#039;ve taken it. Granted, I barely have cramps but this is the pits. I&#039;m calling my doctor and maybe switching to the Depo shot or something. I&#039;d read other reviews on here and wanted to give it time but it hasn&#039;t worked itself out. I&#039;m good at taking it at the same time every day (and as I said, I skip the brown pills). On the other hand I&#039;ve not had any mood swings on Junel. But that was never a problem for me anyway. I did have some daily nausea on the first pack. No effect on my acne.""",5.0,0
Tazorac,Acne,"""I started Tazorac on February 17, 2017. I had bad acne on my cheeks, and tiny bumps on my forehead. 4 weeks into Tazorac yes it did get worse. I didn&#039;t want to go to school or even go out with friends and family ! So, I went back to my dermo and he told me to keep my head up and that Tazorac was purging my skin and bringing everything to the surface. Slowly but surely, MY FACE LOOKS AMAZING !! It&#039;s May 13, 2017 and I barely have anything on my face and it&#039;s as smooth as a baby&#039;s bottom. If you&#039;re going through the purging stage I know what you are going through but I promise to stick with it and just know that the Tazorac is getting all the gunk out of your skin !! stay positive, drink water, use tazorac !!""",10.0,12
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Took one pill before bed (about 8 pm) and was up, literally all night.  Fell asleep the next morning at 9 am.  The pill worked great on my sinuses but should have taken it in the morning.  The packaging does not detail this side effect very well.""",8.0,46
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""I developed chronic insomnia after a stressful life experience in 2006. I asked my general practitioner to prescribe Temazapam (Normisom) on the advice of a friend who had used it, and it is a godsend! I took it every night for 5 years, and found it non addictive, worked consistently, and I did not experience any side effects except for a little drowsiness next day sometimes.  I was able to give up taking it every night when my stress levels and sleep improved, but recently I have had to start using it regularly again (I take half a tablet) every night; I just wish 1 tablet would deliver a solid 8 hours sleep instead of 5-6.  My only concern is that I have heard (anecdotally) that it may contribute to dementia in some people.""",8.0,19
Lacosamide,Seizures,"""My uncle has had epilepsy since he was 18. He is now 60. He was on Dilanton up until 4 years ago when he was put on Depakote after a 45  minute seizure. Then no more until February. Then he started having seizures once a week. The doctor added Keppra. The seizures kept happening every couple weeks so the doctor sent him to a neurologist which maxed out the doses of both pills. Last month he had 4 lengthy seizures within 2 hour time period. That&#039;s when the doctor added Vimpat. As of today he has not had a seizure but the doc wants to up the Vimpat again. Since he has been on it he has had horrible memory loss. """,7.0,44
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""My doctor gave me samples. Went from Zoloft to Trintellix. Let&#039;s just say, this has not been a good experience. I have a tough stomach but everytime I take this medicine I&#039;m to the point of vomiting. Tried taking it before bed, definitely not a good idea either. Up vomiting too. I did see a small boost in energy though.. but with all the sickness, I would have to say taking this is not worth it.""",3.0,28
Vilazodone,Depression,"""At first, between the spontaneous nausea, diarrhea, and brain zaps, I thought I couldn&#039;t handle it.  I have been on every SSRI known to science including Cymbalta.  The side effects of Viibryd were so bad when I went to 20mg so I ask my Doctor if we could just go back to the 10mg for a couple more weeks.  2 days after that decision, things really cleared up.  The nausea softened and Imodium AD took care of the Diarrhea.  Suddenly, I felt so much better and my libido came roaring back.  I haven&#039;t felt this good in many many years.  But, I had to go through hell to get to this point. This is not your usual medication. It takes perseverance, dedication and a lot of patience. Plan to spend 2, 3 or 4 months to adapt- but it&#039;s worth it.""",9.0,61
Tretinoin,Acne,"""I just want to say that I read all these reviews when I first started using Tretinoin 6 months ago and it gave me hope that my skin would be normal. And I can honestly say that it worked wonders on my skin. I was having trouble with my acne again, I&#039;ve always had skin problems. I&#039;ve taken acutane and it worked for a little but my acne came back with a vengence. When I first stared tretinoin it was rough, my skin was very dry and I broke out really bad. It lasted for about 3 months until I stopped having bad breakouts and my skin started feeling smooth and my scars were fading as well. If you are on this cream and wanting to stop, just keep going! Now that I have been on it for 6 months my skin is normal and I&#039;m happy with the results.""",9.0,16
Zyrtec,Allergic Rhinitis,"""This is the only medication that has worked for me so far (besides Benadryl), but it gives me horrible dry mouth and eyes after using it for a few days, and if I take it for longer than that my tongue starts to hurt because of the dryness. I would give it a 10 if it weren&#039;t for those symptoms.""",7.0,15
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I suffered (Idio Pathic) seizures, begining when I was about 14 years old. No lesions on my brain! Then came the Panic Attacks! I was always hyper, as well as my entire family. I thought it was &quot;Normal&quot;. Never understood how others where so &quot;Calm&quot;. I became a Hair Stylist, and began to make lots of money, goergous women,Yes I am straight),however the attacks kept on coming! I moved from N.J. to Miami. Finally I wound up at a clinic. The shrink gave me a little pink pill and for the first time in my life,I felt like everyone else!!!!! I am now 60 years old! If it weren&#039;t for xanax,I would be Searching for illegal alternatives. WARNING. Never take more than prescribed! 30 something years later, I never abuse. Also don&#039;t mix it with anything .""",10.0,0
Enbrel,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Was on Methotrexate and Mobic with no relief for 5 years.  Took Enbrel and had a life again. Began golfing and bowling again. That suddenly stopped about 8 months ago the fatigue is unbearable and now the swelling and pain is back.""",8.0,33
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Loestrin 24 Fe for about 3 years now, and I love it. I have never taken any other birth control pills, so I have nothing to compare it to. The first two months I had long irregular periods. Since then I haven&#039;t had a period (except when I skipped some pills). I have noticed that my breasts are larger, some irritability and a decreased sex dive, but none of the side effects are constant or bad enough to change brands. The irritability and decreased sex drive could just be stress related. I would recommend Loestrin 24 Fe to other woman.""",9.0,1
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I love this mirena. I got the mirena nov 2009 and I plan on keeping it for the whole five years. When I first got it put in, it really hurt and I had the bad cramps for a day or too. After a few days the pain went away. Now I have light spotting once a month for a couple of days but this is way easier than the pill, the patch or any other birth control. I don&#039;t feel my strings but I have the doctor check for them every so often to make sure that everything is ok, and maybe sometimes I can&#039;t be so ruff during sex but in the end it is all worth it because I have one 3 yr old son and that is all I want for now until my 5 yrs with this mirena is up.""",9.0,1
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I was prescribed Tri-Sprintec when I was 15 years old to regulate my period. I turn 20 in two weeks and have been taking this birth control consistently. I have had minimum issues (occasional breast tenderness-- no big deal). All birth controls have their side effects but to say that this would alter my decision to take this birth control is bizarre. I have sex with my partner about every other day and we NEVER use condoms. However, he only &quot;finishes&quot; in me once or twice every few months. Even then, I have (luckily) had no problems. I have had no weight gain or mood swings, or any other side effects. It has also kept my face perfectly clear since it doubles as an acne- fighter. Very impressed and would HIGHLY recommend to younger people.""",10.0,9
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Acne,"""I was encouraged by these reviews as I started this medicine, and I feel like I am one of the few whose acne didn&#039;t clear right up. I&#039;ve been on it for just under a month now and my acne is the worst it has ever been. I just wanted to share because it seemed like everyone was so happy with it.""",1.0,17
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Mirena inserted in January 2011 and just had it removed this month (May 2011). Mirena was horrible for me. I was constantly moody, short tempered, had hair loss, and gained about 15 lbs. Mirena may not make you gain weight but it does increase your appetite which ultimately leads to weight gain. Not to mention that my cycles became much heavier and lasted much longer. I used to bleed for 3 days, with Mirena it was 5 to 7 days and very heavy. I am now back on the pill (Lo Loestrin FE). I have already noticed a positive change in my attitude and weight.""",1.0,6
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""This stuff is a miracle cure for nasty coughs.  I was prescribed this for a painful, dry cough that was unresponsive to codeine and OTC cough medicines.  It completely killed my cough and allowed me to relax and sleep.  If I were a doctor I&#039;d give this stuff out instead of codeine.""",10.0,19
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I cannot believe the negative reviews on this. They did scare me, but I still gave it a shot, and have NEVER been happier with a birth control! My acne is cleared up, my sex drive is still incredible, I have LOST WEIGH and my periods are almost NON EXISTENT! The only thing I wish is that I would have gotten on this sooner! I love this birth control and I suggest trying it before buying into the negative reviews. Everyone is different.""",10.0,57
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""Do not take this. DO NOT TAKE THIS. I&#039;m 26 and weigh 135 lbs. I started taking Trinessa in July 2016 and one month later, I&#039;m in the hospital coughing up blood with uncontrollable pain in my side. They did a CT and it came back that I had a blood clot in my left lung. They said my birth control caused it. I became so swollen in my legs just 2 days before the clot went into my lung. I&#039;m a very healthy woman and this medication almost took my life. 

Please be careful. It&#039;s been 4 months and I&#039;m still short of breath. 40% of my lung died because it wasn&#039;t getting oxygen. I&#039;m on blood thinners twice a day. Don&#039;t think this can&#039;t happen to you. Estrogen thickens your blood.  I&#039;m just so thankful I didn&#039;t have a stroke.""",1.0,12
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""After reading so many negative experiences I was reluctant to take Chantix. So I cut the pills in half for the first 3 days and gradually worked up to the full dosage. Noticed some dizziness and constipation but other wise felt like a million bucks. Today is day 9 and I&#039;m not feeling that great. Nausea, constipated and hungry all at the same time. I am not smoking though. After 2 friends were diagnosed this year with lung cancer I am determined to quit. So putting up with a few side effects is better than the side effects of chemo! """,9.0,9
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have tried Loestrin Fe 24 &amp; Ortho Tri Cyclen, both to no avail.. mood swings, depression, weight gain *permanently* of 10 pounds each time. I was ready to give up. But my cousin working in an OBGYN office gave me four months of the Nuvaring as a trial. I CAN TELL YOU I&#039;M IN LOVE! I lost 10 lbs the first month, my appetite was cut in half. My period was light, barely any cramping, &amp; no spotting or ovary pains from my PCOS. These fantastic results continued into the 2nd and 3rd month, I continue to lose unwanted weight. My one complaint: the first 2 months of the ring I had slight vaginal pain kinda like a yeast infection &amp; an increase in discharge. But the side effects went away as my body adjusted after the 2nd month. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!""",10.0,13
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I felt relief on day 2 of the titration pack.  Savella has been a miracle for me, I am pain free.  The only side effect that I am experiencing is anxiety, which is getting better and I hope will disappear.  I do wonder, if it is contributing to some of the weakness that I feel, but it is so hard to tell since muscle weakness was a huge problem to begin with.  I am grateful for this drug.  I&#039;m sorry to hear that many of you are experiencing such side effects.  I wish that we could all be pain free.""",10.0,38
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I found this by literally searching on google why am I feeling depressed and crying everyday! I started the pill 3 weeks ago and can&#039;t say how miserable it has made me feel.""",1.0,1
Lidocaine,Pain,"""I can&#039;t tell if this expensive patch is working because I can&#039;t get it to adhere.  I already use other patches so I know I&#039;m putting it on correctly as instructions indicate.  I&#039;m in Galveston Texas and I am keeping them stored in accordance to instructions.   Anyone else having same issues?""",1.0,16
Bystolic,High Blood Pressure,"""34 y/o female on HBP meds since severe bacterial infection wiped out 3/4 of kidney function 5 years ago. Had been on 100mg/day of Metoprolol and it caused mind-numbing fatigue and fogginess, and frankly I realize now I was over-medicated. Doc switched me to 5mg/day Bystolic and I felt like a new woman overnight! No fatigue and only noticeable side effect (like someone else mentioned) was that it knocked back my libido some, which wasn&#039;t a terrible thing and isn&#039;t affecting me that much. I can get through a work day without taking a nap at lunch and actually have a life after hours now. I&#039;m glad I took a chance on this med!""",9.0,63
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I have been taking Ambien for about 2 years and I love it. I was in the Navy and now I work a 12 hour night shift so I usually can&#039;t sleep or if I fall asleep I can&#039;t stay asleep long enough. I have had a few nights I do things and don&#039;t remember but overall it is wonderful.""",10.0,8
Azithromycin,Sinusitis,"""The first day it caused me very bad nausea. However I think it&#039;s because I had to take 2 pills on the first day per the instructions. On the 2nd day I had a bit of diarrhea but the nausea went away. I learned that I had to eat a lot to get my stomach full in order not to feel the nausea. Overall, this medicine worked in clearing up my sinus infection. I feel that on the 3rd day the medicine did its job and I started showing much improvement. (My fever had gone away after the first dose of medicine.)""",8.0,12
Cipro,Diverticulitis,"""Kills diverticulitis quick for me, typically by the 3rd or 4th dose.""",9.0,89
Movantik,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""My pain management doc has me on time release morphine for spinal injuries because other modalities have not worked. Of course, I have severe constipation. Was given samples of Movantik. I took one pill and within one half hour, had severe cramping and within one hour, total diarrhea. Also had some withdrawal symptoms. I waited a few days, became constipated again and thought I would try it again. Same effect again except this time, I am three days out from taking the Movantik and I am still experiencing withdrawal symptoms...nervousness, runny nose, anxiety, headache and nausea. I have reported the adverse reactions to my doc and will be reporting them to the FDA as well. I am a 67 year old male.""",1.0,12
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""I had no side effects with this medicine. I was able to enjoy my vacation thanks to it. I asked my doctor when I returned and she was happy to prescribe it for me.  I&#039;m very glad I had it.""",10.0,40
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been trying to find the right birth control for me for about 3 years now and this is by far my favorite! I&#039;ve been on it for three months and it&#039;s helped me a lot with my cramps, I barely even have any, and when I do they are very manageable. I didn&#039;t gain any weight and I didn&#039;t have any breakouts. I did have some mood swings in the first month but by the second month I didn&#039;t have any. I did have a little breakthrough bleeding the first month but that only lasted about two days. I just finished my third pack and I have to say, it&#039;s amazing. I didn&#039;t have any cramps and I also didn&#039;t have a period! YAY! It&#039;s a keeper.""",10.0,16
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine / codeine,Headache,"""I am surprised that a pain management specialist would give this drug as a first choice.  The entire Triptan line starting with the first drug exclusively for migraine headaches, Imitrex, is available for migraine headaches.  Any Triptan that is administered and results are felt within 15-20 minutes, also prove that the headache is a migraine.  Headache epidemiology is quite complex and the migraine may be masking a tension headache or vice versa.  Fioricet with codeine has a place in tension headaches, but not really in most true migraines.  I take this drug, or another like it, after I take Maxalt (one of the triptan drugs), if there is still pain left after the Maxalt has relieved the migraine aspect of the headache. In that case it is a 10.""",10.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""So I am a 18 year old girl who honestly frequently is not on time with each and every pill. I stared taking seasonique on November 1st, 2015 because I have heavy bleeding when my periods occur. Since that day I have bled (a little lighter than normally but nothing too significant) until this day (December 7th, 2015) which is a MONTH AND A WEEK OF BLEEDING. I now have anemia from bleeding for so long. I do not recommend  this birth control pill due to my horrible experience with it.""",1.0,3
Gabapentin,Hot Flashes,"""My relief from night sweats was totally unexpected. I was prescribed Gabapentin, Valacyclovir and Prednisone for my first shingles outbreak (OMG - the pain). I constantly evaluated my symptoms and side effects for improvement or anything weird. After four days it occurred to me I had not had any night sweats (I don&#039;t know exactly when they stopped, because this was something I wasn&#039;t monitoring). I have had night sweats for years and always sleep with a fan beside my bed.  So when I noticed no night sweats, I looked up all the medications to see if they affected night sweats. I checked Gabapentin last and was SHOCKED to see its association - and then I hit this forum. It was prescribed for nerve pain, but this side effect for me is AWESOME.""",8.0,29
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""me and my boyfriend were having sex and the condom broke, we didn&#039;t know it broke until we were done. i in return started freaking out and ran to cvs to get plan b, i took it an hour after the unprotected sex. (aug 31) the next few days i started having minor back pains/ lower abdomen cramps/headaches and intense mood swings. but surely 5 days later i woke up to my period, 2 weeks early in fact. plan b works wonders, now on the path to get birth control I&#039;m only 16 so it truly saved my life""",10.0,5
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I love Contrave December 1st 2015 I started contrave at 289 as of this morning I weight 207! I feel amazing. The only side effect that I have had is constipation, which isn&#039;t a huge deal when you get excellent results.""",10.0,36
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for about 2 years now and have only had a few minor problems with side effects, which was because I forgot to take several in a row. Not only has it kept me from being pregnant, it keeps my skin mostly acne clear and my periods very short and light.""",9.0,4
Tradjenta,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I was taking Januvia, but my insurance will no longer cover it so I was then switched to Trajenta. I take 5mg Trajenta with Metformin daily. My blood sugar is not as low or stable as it was with the Januvia and I am having very bad muscle and joint pain, severe headaches, back pain and weakness. I never had these symptoms previously so it must be the Trajenta. I never associated the problems to this medication until I read an article on it. I will be contacting my doctor regarding this medication.""",3.0,31
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I started using this the first day of my period . it seem to work good. But then it started getting sticky around by the 4 day it completely fell off in the shower and I had to put a new one. The part where the patch use to be was extremely itchy and there was a rash/bumps (no I did not shave my butt) or spot where I placed the patch. This time I placed the patch in the front and its extremely itchy . no mood swings no headaches no cramps shorter periods I love it but it doesnt stick good and it itches. He came inside me hopefully it worked and I didn&#039;t get pregnant have to wait and see. I have previously tried the pill and I broke out like crazy and sex drive went down and I was really moody.""",6.0,4
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I started medication on March 4th im down 10lbs.""",10.0,38
Bupivacaine liposome,Pain,"""I was injected with this at the close of my foot surgery (5th metatarsal oblique fracture). I experienced NO pain at all during my recovery. I wore an armband for 96 hours to alert others, in case of emergency, not to re-administer this medicine. This injection enabled me to rest comfortably, and prevented me from needing to take narcotics for pain relief.  Friends who had previous bunion/foot surgeries had warned me of how painful it would be. I expressed this to my doctor and he said the Experal would provide relief for as short as 24 hours to 72 hours. I NEVER had pain so can&#039;t say how long the shot lasted. My foot and leg were completely wrapped with an icing system integrated so I really couldn&#039;t tell how long my foot was actually numb.""",10.0,22
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I just started taking Terbinafine and its been almost a week. I was wondering if using Tea Tree oil will affect me while taking the pills? Any help please?""",5.0,7
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for a month and about a week now, I have been having crazy mood swings that is causing me to not want to do anything, argue with my partner, then be fine 10 minutes later. Very irritable. I will get tired for doing nothing and just want to sleep, sort of like a depression but I refuse to say I am depressed, I am normally a very happy person look to the bright side of everything, Now I just want to cry and sleep. Then comes heart palpitations, headaches every day since I have been taking them, feel sick. """,1.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Nexplanon for almost a year now and I have to say, it seems like I have experienced every side effect there is! Hair loss, yeast infection, frequent discharges, and especially weight gain! No I&#039;m not fat but I have gained some weight. I believe that this is good birth control because you don&#039;t have to worry about remembering to take a pill everyday or getting the shot but it has it&#039;s ups and down. My sex drive totally left the building and mood swings are crazy. My boyfriend hates it but I need it!""",5.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been using the Nuvaring for 4 or 5 months now and really love it overall aside from one annoying side affect. It is super convenient, easy to insert and remove, lightens my period, and has caused no emotional or physical side effects but ONE. Gas. Bloaty, trapped, frustrating, painful gas. It&#039;s very unfortunate because otherwise, it&#039;s a great birth control. 
I&#039;ve dealt with it hoping it would go away after a few months, but it hasn&#039;t. If you think it&#039;s an insignificant enough side effect to cope with, maybe it&#039;s the right one for you to try. I&#039;m considering changing to a different one at the end of my next cycle.""",9.0,3
Duloxetine,Back Pain,"""I absolutely love Cymbalta if do not take it along with my pain medicines, my pain medicines do not work very well. Big difference without my Cymbalta. Don&#039;t know what I&#039;d do without it.""",10.0,7
Viorele,Birth Control,"""I took Viorele for a single month. I have experienced the worst acne I&#039;ve had in YEARS, my depression has gotten significantly worse, my blood pressure (which is usually spot on perfect) is frequently high, and my mood swings are horrible.""",1.0,2
Celexa,Depression,"""Citalopram is the best thing that ever happened to me. It was like a cloud was lifted and I could see everything in my life clearly. It is amazing and I have very minimal side effects. Just more intense dreams and at first it messed up my sleep schedule. I would be tired alot and then not be able to fall asleep. But that passed after a few weeks. Ive been on it for about 9 months now and it is still working great!""",10.0,199
Myrbetriq,Overactive Bladde,"""I have been on a few meds for Overactive Bladder and they have all had the same intolerable dry mouth.  I have been on this product for a little less than a month and not seen any side effects and my symptoms are better. It is a higher co-pay, but worth the symptom relief!""",10.0,94
Xolair,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I&#039;ve been taking the shots for 6 months now and have only had 2 episodes of mild asthma. Before the shots, I had severe asthma for 27 years and was on steroids for 27 years. Needless to say, my bones have suffered the consequence of steroids. I wish this drug wasn&#039;t so expensive. It saves lives. It changes lives but most people can&#039;t afford it!  Including myself.  I was completely disabled from asthma, but medicaid approved this drug for me for 6 months.  I has made an amazing difference.""",10.0,33
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""LOVE the way this medicine work.  We could just leave it on a little longer to get through homework time!  BUT the irritation was just too much for her skin.  She had raised whelps/sores for several weeks after discontinuing the meds.""",5.0,18
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I am very prone to yeast infections. Especially while on birth control, for the most part really good probiotics clear it right up but I had slight symptoms of a yeast infection for the past week and the probiotics aren&#039;t doing the trick so I had a diflucan lying around from when I was on a zpak. Decided to just take it and see if it would help. I&#039;m having an awful reaction my vagina is 100 times itchier. Don&#039;t take it. Go out and buy a great probiotic, so much better and all natural. I&#039;m regretting taking it. :(""",1.0,19
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have only been on this medicine for 3 days.  It tastes very bad.  Use a Listerine strip if you don&#039;t like the taste.  It is not that bad for me.  I take it twice a day, but I have to drink a pot of coffee in the morning so not to fall asleep.  I feel better, not sure if it it is the coffee or the medicines.  I do sleep very well with it.  Haven&#039;t had this much sleep in years.""",8.0,25
Cipro,Bladder Infection,"""Burning sensation when I pee meant a trip to the Dr. The doctor prescribed Cipro 500mg twice daily for one week. Cleared up the problem quickly.""",10.0,16
Mesalamine,Ulcerative Colitis,"""I have been on several Ulcerative Colitis medicines for the past 10 years.  Lialda has been amazing - I feel like a normal person.  Asacol worked for me but I could never remember to take it 3 times a day.  Lialda was 4 pills (a bit big) once in the morning. Lialda has been my life changer.  I heard it is outrageously expensive but with good insurance it is very manageable.""",9.0,11
Gabapentin,Hot Flashes,"""I have been taking a low dose of Gabapentin,100 mg for a week,  changed my life,  I had ablation done 6 years ago, I was grateful,  but....hot flashes overwhelming. ..I am so grateful. !!! Waking up the first morning rested,  dry, no hot flashes all day!! In  a week, no side effects. I am sleeping good, dry, its awesome.  I actually was cold, from a/c.. Anyone suffering,  ask your Doc..., I noticed my foot pain has diminished, I ready to go dancing an work up a happy sweat!!!!""",10.0,37
Lantus Solostar,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I am new to having to use insulin, and I hate injections. While this lantus works well to control my blood sugar, twice now, the pen has lock up with 30 units of insulin remaining. Forcing me to open a new pen and inject myself a second time to complete the prescribed dosage, this along with the loss now of 60 units of medication is very annoying.""",3.0,11
Fluoride,Prevention of Dental Caries,"""I am an RN in the over 65 population, and used Prevident 5000 Plus for 3 months.  I had to discontinue it due to sensitivity, noted to be a higher risk in my age group.  The sensitivity wasn&#039;t immediate, but gradual, with increasing tongue and throat soreness and GI upset over time, until it reached a level that could not be ignored.  In the 36 hours since discontinuing it, the discomfort has reduced considerably, so it seems to be the culprit.  Unfortunately, I wasn&#039;t able to tolerate this long enough to judge its effectiveness for prevention.""",1.0,17
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""This is my second mirena I have has in. No pain with getting it inserted and no periods for 10 years. I am now 50 years old and I&#039;m overdue by 12 months to get it removed. Going in October. Is has been the best thing for me and I would recommend it to anyone with terrible bleeding I couldn&#039;t cough sneeze without have blood all over the floor. Had to sit on the toilet for hours until the bleeding would slow down.  Best thing ever.""",10.0,13
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Suffered from insomnia for ~5 years before being prescribed Zolpidem 10mg. It took about 15 minutes to work and it put me to sleep very quickly. After ~1 week I built up tolerance and my doctor increased my dose to 20mg before bed. This gave me increased side effects - seeing double, increased drowsiness the morning after. I would also do/say things I had no memory of, and sometimes I wouldn&#039;t be able to tell if what I was remembering was a dream or whether it actually happened. Overall, it put me to sleep but the side effects were quite severe. A very good treatment in the short term, but it starts to mess with your sense of reality at higher doses once your tolerance builds up.""",8.0,4
Copper,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 30 and have been on Sprintec BC pill since I was 16. I was so tired of the low sex drive that the pill gave me, so I decided to make the move to ParaGard. 

The insertion was very painful, I took two Advil Liquid gel pills prior to showing up to my Dr.&#039;s I like to think I have a high pain tolerance but I won&#039;t lie, it wasn&#039;t fun. 

It&#039;s now day 3 and I&#039;m still cramping and bleeding but it&#039;s getting better...

At the moment I would do anything to get rid of the cramping but I have hope that this was the right move for me!""",8.0,5
Budesonide,Eosinophilic Esophagitis,"""I have an unexplained food allergy that causes my esophagus (only esophagus) to close up completely with food in it.  Cannot swallow saliva, as it builds up and makes me gag and choke as it goes down my windpipe when it builds up high enough.  I was instructed to take 9mg (3, 3mg capsules)  by removing the pellets from the capsules and eating them without water so they touch my esophagus directly.  No side effects that I notice and it makes me able to eat. A God send - a must have for me.  """,8.0,24
Liletta,Birth Control,"""Six weeks after I had my baby girl I had the liletta inserted (02/01/2016). The insertion was no more painful than a Pap smear or vaginal exam. I&#039;m loving it so far, experienced some cramping the 1 st day but not since then. Now I gave this a 9 because I started bleeding on the 7th day post insertion after having sex the 4th day and I&#039;m still bleeding today 02/18 with no signs of slowing down and it&#039;s annoying me. I keep getting spotting on n off since insertion but I&#039;d take that over the bleeds.""",9.0,4
Orsythia,Birth Control,"""From using this pill for a year I can say my opinion is firmly that Orsythia is not for me. The pharmacy/insurance switched Lutera to Orsythia and I just went along with it, despite the negative reviews. This past year has been a completely different me, my sex drive was fine, bad cramps only once and then other time from the white week sticker falling off and accidentally missing some pills. But my mood swings became so frequent and awful. I experienced depression and suicidal thoughts and am glad to have switched out of this birth control. I understand everyone&#039;s experience is different, but please don&#039;t be afraid to switch out of this birth control. Or keep a mood diary if you experience unusual moods.""",3.0,5
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""My vagina was just burning before and itchy... but god it felt like a fire breathing dragon was trying to set the village on fire once I inserted the monistat. I stuck through it and about 8 hours later I felt a hell of a lot better because the burining I had before had been burnt away by the fire breathing dragon.... but with in 24 hours I was good to go. DO NOT recommend being active at all the first 6-8 hours after inserting because it will leave a big mess in the undies""",5.0,2
Cholestyramine,"Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL","""Take it with water or juice, it has lowered my cholesterol significantly over the last 6 months.""",7.0,32
Pristiq,Depression,"""Really work for me, no side effect""",10.0,23
Butrans,Chronic Pain,"""exellent""",8.0,13
Secukinumab,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I have had psoriasis for 30 years. I&#039;ve used many topical ointments, light therapy, and Embrel. I&#039;ve also tried many home remedies and recommendations; however, nothing worked to clear my skin and my arthritis got worse. I started Cosentyx and after 3 weekly shots, my skin started clearing, by my second monthly shot, my skin was completely cleared everywhere! My arthritis is already much better after the 3rd monthly shot and hardly noticeable at all. If you are a candidate, I highly recommend this course of therapy. The shots are barely painful (I am a wimp). 
""",9.0,19
Atenolol,Migraine Prevention,"""I get migraines every day to every other day. Taking this, I definitely have to still watch my diet super hard to avoid food triggers. I don&#039;t wake up with migraines and would say I only have about 1 or 2 a week now. Not a miracle but helps a lot!!""",7.0,14
Androderm,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Way too itchy, I can barely leave it on, I tried it for a week straight, and at the end of the week where I had the patches started to bubble up like a blister. 

Extremely painful for prolonged use.""",1.0,8
DDAVP,Diabetes Insipidus,"""This is a fast acting medication. It is easy to travel with and store.""",10.0,7
Evolocumab,"High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous","""On my 4th shot. I have had a lot of muscle pain, especially in my left leg. Major spasms. Doctors think it is a slight bulging disk, but they have never seen this type pain with a bulging disk. Still not sure if it is associated with Repatha. Anyone else had this kind of pain?""",10.0,50
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""Not for everyone... BUT; I myself had a great experience with this drug. I was prescribed for my anxiety (mostly at night before bed) and it works wonderfully. Not a &quot;high&quot; feeling whatsoever, but simply relaxed, maybe a bit drowsy, but definitely not high. Great for anxiety, but everyone&#039;s different.""",8.0,31
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been taking tri previfem for over a year now, and have suffered from an emotional breakdown once a month, sometimes more often, since a couple months after I began taking it.  This is not typical of me at all, and I have been very scared and confused by my extreme emotions.  Today I came to this page and read the reviews and was startled to see that so many people were experiencing the same thing as me.  I am going to stop taking it immediately. Not worth it :(""",3.0,10
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex on December 10th which was my peak ovulation time. I took Plan B within 72 hours. No ejaculation inside of me hopefully. My period was supposed to come on December 24th and did not. I had the worst, worst side effects ever, nauseous, very tender breasts, light headed, headaches, tired, the week my period was supposed to come along with brown discharge for over 7 days but a light flow. One day I had a light flow of red blood about 4 days after expected period but then quickly disappeared. I have taken 6 pregnancy tests and all are negative. You may think I am crazy for that many tests, but my body has been so messed up like it&#039;s pregnant that I resorted to testing everyday.""",5.0,9
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I started birth control because I was sexually active. I started using Ortho Tri Cyclen, but 2 years after using, I began having very bad Cystic Acne. At this point I was no longer sexually active but needed a bc to help my acne problem. My doctor recommended Yaz and my pharmacy gave my Loryna because it was in my insurance budget. After 2 months of taking this pill consistently, my acne stayed the same, I also started to experience stomach discomfort and bad migraines atleast 2x a week. Now on the 3rd month, my acne is the worst it&#039;s ever been, same with my migraines. I also have gained 11lbs since the first month I started Loryna (&amp; I&#039;m a VERY active person). It is very discouraging. Any advice?""",1.0,2
Azelastine / fluticasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I started the Dymista to fight allergies and the next two days I was dragging and begging to fall asleep. I thought &quot;I must be fighting a cold!&quot; Nope. Just looked it up and read the reviews. The biggest side effect is drowsiness. Ugh. So annoyed that I just used, then thought to look it up. Thanksgiving is at my house tomorrow and I&#039;ll be nodding off for my family. I also have very limited taste and smell.""",1.0,6
Ziprasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""For Bipolar . This medicine was Very Dangerous to me. Within the first 2 weeks of being on 30 mg twice a day, I had 2 Seizures. Never have had a seizure in my 45 years of living. Had very bad hallucinations Rapid eye movement during the day, and was worse after any caffeine or cigarette. Had an episode while driving and could not control my actions, went off the road, thru a ditch and into a tree. 2 Fractured Vertabrae, many bruises, concussion. Stopped taking this drug. Thankfully I didn&#039;t kill anyone or myself. Finally 2 weeks after I stopped taking, I am finally getting a clear head. But still in Pain from the accident! Would NOT Recommend this Junk for anyone!!""",1.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Seasonique for almost 6 months now. I love it. At first I spotted, cried for no reason, terrible headaches, was very moody, achy, had acne (which I have never had, and I&#039;m almost 20) and was tired but now it&#039;s great. Just take them on time everyday and DO NOT miss a pill or you will start spotting. I have no symptoms and do not have to eat with it anymore either.""",10.0,2
Trazodone,Anxiety,"""I have been on trazodone for a week the best sleepaid ever! With the Wellbutrin I feel so balanced for the first time in my life.""",9.0,88
Bupropion,Depression,"""I think I&#039;ve been suffering from seasonal disorder for most of my adult life.  I live in Alaska, the sun comes and goes.  It&#039;s been 2weeks on WB, and I&#039;m not sure what to think.  My anxiety and depression are next to nothing, but I feel like I&#039;m missing something in my brain, if that makes sense.  I&#039;m pretty much just doing a routine everyday,  but without anger. The wife likes the improvement in my mood, as do the kids. So I&#039;ll probably keep taking it to make them happy.""",7.0,21
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""3 back surgeries resulting in severe chronic pain.  I have been taking Percocet 5/325 for over 10 years.  2 to 3 tabs daily and it enables me to do gardening lawn care and other chores around the house. It really allows me to do more and have a better quality of life.""",9.0,77
Tramadol,Pain,"""I am now 19 years old. 2 years out of HIgh School I severely broke my hand from a fight. I have never felt so much pain in my life. I underwent 3 surgeries, 3 plates and 24 screws later my hand was somewhat normal still a lot of pain. Now im getting ready to leave for the United States AirForce and can not take narcotic pain medication. My doctor recommended 200mg Ultram ER. IT WORKS WONDERS and it doesn&#039;t show in my drug screening. I never thought I could take one pill a day and be pain free.""",8.0,53
Prednisone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""I suffered with sciatic nerve pain for two weeks. It hurt to sit or lay down. The doctor ordered muscle relaxers, which made me very drowsy and I slept 14 hours at a time. I was starting to consider surgery when my primary doctor became unavailable, his replacement immediately ordered Prednisone. By the end of the first day, the pain started to subside. By the end of the third day, it was completely gone. I continued to take the meds as prescribed until finished. I would recommend this product to anyone. My blood pressure was elevated, due to the pain, and I believe Prednisone saved my life.""",10.0,64
Elavil,Migraine Prevention,"""This medicine is the best for migraines.I have been on this medicine for almost a year and I started getting relief after two weeks of taking it. The side effects that I have experienced is, weight gain, dry mouth and dizziness and especially if you wait to take the medicine after a certain time of the night. I give this medicine two thumbs up. I currently take two 50mg at bedtime.""",10.0,18
Galantamine,Alzheimer's Disease,"""I have given this to my mother for cognitive help due to Alzheimer&#039;s and she has had nothing but challenges, she can&#039;t formulate sentences, she&#039;s confused, hallucinating.  After only 5 days I took her off.    She had previously tried Aricept but had the same reaction.  I know they are the same family so it wasn&#039;t a surprise.  

Now I am frightened of all the drugs.""",1.0,4
Avapro,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been taking Avaparo 300/day for 8 years and it has consistently controlled my blood pressure within acceptable ranges with minimal side effects. Some light-headedness after taking first thing in the morning. Overall I rate it great.""",9.0,61
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""Soma worked great then that doctor would not take my insurance. So got another doctor and he would only give me Flexeril or baclofen and both absolutely do nothing. I have a herniated disc and get muscle spasms in low back and buttocks they are hard as rock. This medicine with Vicodin does help but it does make you very sleepy and dizzy so be careful driving.""",8.0,16
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve had IBS-D for over 25 years, I&#039;ve had many embarrassing moments over the years and the disease has limited my lifestyle most of the time. Immodium helps but not always, I finally got the point where I could not deal with this anymore, there are things I want to do that I can&#039;t because I&#039;ve always got to be near a bathroom. I finally got a referral to a digestive health clinic to get this figured out. After many tests and conversations with the doc we settled on some diet changes and this new drug Viberzi. I&#039;ve only taken the drug for a few days, but I am already seeing great results, I hope they continue for a long time. I&#039;m not having the urgency I had before, I&#039;m down to one BM a day now and feeling much better.""",10.0,23
Implanon,Birth Control,"""October 2008, I got my Implanon in. Since then, I have gained over 40 pounds! I have no sex drive. But it does it&#039;s job so... oh and I&#039;m moody.""",2.0,1
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""Belviq, by day 7, has already changed my world.  I am already feeling better, less hungry, and motivated to lose my extra 50+ lbs of weight.  You simply MUST give this med a try!!!""",9.0,110
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""I started Harvoni 10 days ago.  Feeling good in the morning and then I fizzle out.  By nightime, 8 p.m. I&#039;m completely exhausted.  63 years old  but that&#039;s not that old.  Was told by the nurses who called to check on me, DRINK lots of water.   No antacids - if necessary 4 hrs before pill or 4 hrs. after the pill.  Not touching them.  No upset stomach, mild headache but the tiredness is a killer.  Told me to &quot;hang in there&quot; and believe me, I will!!  This has been a blessing.  Didn&#039;t even know I had Hep C and doc told me, you usually don&#039;t until something else goes wrong with you. Stick with it all you people ~ as difficult as it may seem.  Can&#039;t wait for blood test!!!  Even if its undetectable, was told you have to finish the treatment!!""",9.0,45
Copper,Birth Control,"""So I got the Paragard inserted today at first I didn&#039;t think to have someone come with me but after reading all of the reviews, I quickly changed my mind. So as a result I brought my mother along with me and I&#039;m grateful that I did, the actual insertion it self wasn&#039;t bad but the thing that pushes the cervix is breathtakingly pain/uncomfortable and that&#039;s coming from someone who has a very high pain tolerance. After the insertion I had really really bad cramps,I was told that I was in so much pain because I&#039;ve never had a child. So beware, if you never gave birth, it will be pretty painful. I couldn&#039;t drive home due to the nausea and vomited a couple of times during the car ride. After the cramping levelled out,everything seems to be good.""",9.0,3
Arimidex,Breast Cance,"""I have been on Arimidex since December.  I am experiencing locked up hands in the a.m. with pain; weakened grips and discomfort using the computer for my job.    Also,at times low back and sciatica pain.  I am considering changing medication.""",4.0,40
Fentanyl,Pain,"""I started taking fentanyl after trying every other opiates available and finally found relief. I&#039;m on the 25mcg patch. I&#039;m in the 36 hour right now on the first pass and so far it&#039;s perfect and surprisingly has my pain on a 9 out of 10 taken care of with breakthrough medicines. I felt the patch when I finally slept in for once this morning without having to wake up to the pill schedule. """,9.0,31
Unithroid,Hashimoto's disease,"""I take it in the morning and with the help of my Dr. my numbers have been stable.""",10.0,3
Mobic,Inflammatory Conditions,"""I have been completely amazed at how fast and how completely Mobic took my pain away.  I am now able to resume activities I had had to stop before taking it.""",9.0,47
Necon 1 / 50,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve ALWAYS had irregular periods, ever since I started. I was sent to the ER twice for severe anemia and heavy bleeding. That lead me to have in total of 10 blood transfusions. It was a complete nightmare and I couldn&#039;t allow that to happen anymore. So the doctors put me on Necon 1/50. This is my first time ever being on birth control, I was scared...reading about terrible stories and all the side effects. I was very hesitant but, I did it and I&#039;m so glad I did!! I&#039;m currently on week 3 and have NO SIDE EFFECTS!! Well, the classic PMS but nothing severe. Waiting on period week to make a full assessment, but so far so good. Will continue this pack and plan on lowering the dose next month.""",9.0,0
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""So this is my second week in contrave take one tablet twice daily. When I started this drug I was 170 pounds. I weighed my self this morning and I was at 167. So about 3 pounds this first week. Thankfully I have not experienced insomnia yet but I have been nauseous. I can only eat once a day and if I eat more than that I end up puking it back up so there isn&#039;t a point in me trying to eat more than that. I&#039;m hoping that I am able to start exercising soon because I have not been able to do so due to a torn tendon in my ankle.""",9.0,10
Cephalexin,Bacterial Infection,"""I had an abscess on my upper gum resulting from terrible dentist work. I had also been prescribed amoxicillin 500mg, however after a week of taking amoxicillin the pain/swelling did not go away it got noticeably worse. However after taking my first full dose of Keflex swelling reduced and gradually faded out by the time my dosage was complete. Would highly recommend Keflex.""",10.0,80
Hydroxychloroquine,Sjogren's Syndrome,"""This medicine has changed my life. I&#039;m a nurse with primary Sjogren&#039;s Syndrome. It took 10 years for a diagnosis and another 10 years for a rheumatologist to prescribe Plaquenil. I have never felt so good.  Minimal joint point, lots of energy, able to sleep at night, what could be better!  I was able to complete an eye exam for the first time in 9 years.  I&#039;m enjoying life pain free and with energy!""",10.0,137
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Been taking 20mg per day of Lexapro for 15 months now. Was diagnosed with anxiety and slight depression. Would have panic attacks and hyperventilate. Took about 4 weeks to see full effect. Was given Klonopin as needed until Lexapro kicked in. It has made me feel so much better. I have not had a panic attack in a year. I can actually get out of bed in the morning now. At first it would make me very tired when I took it but that stopped after a few months. It made a huge difference in my life. Did not really have any side effects. A little weight gain but I would rather have that then have panic attacks.""",10.0,41
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I started this medication August 27th 2010...a few days ago. I normally wouldn&#039;t tell anyone what I weigh, but I&#039;ll tell you all, 263 pounds. I&#039;m 21 I have high cholesterol. I just decided one day that I had enough. So, I made the appointment at my local bariatric clinic. She gave me a combination of Phentermine and Phendimet, as well as a thyroid pill. The first day taking the medication was weird. Cold sweats, nervous but, I did day two and I felt just fine. A little headache, I&#039;m not sure if it was medication that did it, or my lack of caffeine. I stopped drinking Dr.Pepper. I haven&#039;t taken it that long, only three days. But, I feel good and I am already eating better. I know when I am full. I hope this was helpful to someone.""",8.0,47
Mononessa,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Mononessa for about 4 years now. I have never once had a bad experience or side effect from it. Off of the pill, my periods were 9-11 days, came every 1-3 months, extremely heavy and with terrible cramps, to the point that I would miss class/work due to vomiting from the pain. Now, my periods last 3-4 days, I only use light tampons, I have very little cramping, have not gained a pound, and I&#039;ve never had a pregnancy scare since starting it. I&#039;ve even missed a pill here and there, and I have experienced no spotting or anything abnormal. My period is like clockwork - even down to the time of day it comes. 11 stars from me!!""",10.0,16
Alprazolam,Depression,"""If you cut back on the dosage you risk the chance of having seizures, even taking as prescribed over a long period of time because of the tolerance buildup. I have been in re-hab 4 times trying to get off of xanax. They give you valium, librium or ativan so you don&rsquo;t have a seizure and then lower that dosage over 7-15 days and release you. But 3-7 days later your symptoms are going to be so bad it will drive you back to xanax which now you will probably have to buy on the street because they&rsquo;re widely available unlike valium.""",1.0,62
Orlistat,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been using psyllium fiber for several months. But after I suspended from using it my metabolic system seems to require more fiber input. I actually gained weight in a faster rate. Now I&#039;m still taking fiber supplement but it helps only in maintaining my weight. Not anymore on losing some fat (i guess). I&#039;m giving a try with Xenical in my hope to lose for at least 3 kgs. . Good luck to us!""",5.0,15
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Lexapro (or the Escitalopram version in my country) was almost immediately successful in treating my anxiety and extreme rage issues. I&#039;ve been using it for 8 months, but experience one major side-effect: constant tiredness or lethargy. I&#039;ve tried taking it at other times during the day, but no change. I sleep really well at night, have vivid dreams, am more creative and able to solve problems - if I can stay awake during the day. Get really drowsy two hours after taking this and can easily nap for a couple of hours in the afternoon.  I&#039;m no longer a bitch, but also no longer awake. So will have to choose between being mentally sharp or being anxious and angry all the time.""",7.0,33
Apri,Birth Control,"""I was only on the pack for one month and had to stop as soon as I started the second one. During the sugar pill week, I had severe migraines which is something I never get. Those continued and then nausea was added to it. I threw up the other day and it looked as if I didn&#039;t digest any of my food from that day. This is definitely just a personal experience, but I am also definitely going off this pill asap. I got my period for 6 days so I&#039;m definitely not pregnant. (Also took two pregnancy tests as an extra test) If you&#039;re looking for a pill, I would try a different brand.""",1.0,2
Afinitor,Renal Cell Carcinoma,"""Worked but had to stop because my kidney creatinine level was too high.""",7.0,68
Propafenone,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation a little over two years ago.  Started Ryhthmol after taking thinners in preparation for Cardioreversion. Heart went back to normal rhythm just before I was to be shocked.  Had infrequent short periods of Atrial fibrillation reoccuring. Doctor prescribed another anti-arrhythmics but I felt as though tennis ball was bouncing inside my chest.  Went back to Rythmol 325 Sr and atenolol, both twice a day.  I have stayed in rhythm for about a year,  I have found that coffe and some Iced teas cause me to go out.""",9.0,58
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Got skyla put in a month ago, 25 yrs old no kids. My doctor said it would hurt getting put in, which it did! After the appointment I almost passed out and started vomiting from the pain. Really bad cramps after procedure for about an hour and my pulse was considerably lower than normal. Next morning just mild cramps. Would definitely recommend having Someone drive you home from appointment. Had a normal period but hardly any cramps. No weight gain, no mood swings, no sudden acne so so far so good. I did spot periodically after placement until my period started.""",10.0,4
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I took the Phentermine on August 25, 2016 and I went to see my doctor on Sept 7, 2016. It&#039;s 2 weeks after i took the drug and I lost 11 pounds in 2 weeks. I was 250.47 lbs and went to 239.15 lbs. I&#039;m very happy with the results. I eat healthier and exercise for 35 minutes following the Chris Powell stage 3 workouts in youtube every day. And I will keep on going until I reach my goal to be 150 lbs.""",9.0,29
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I took Tri Nessa for three years and then switched to Tri Sprintec when I moved to a different state. I noticed that I had increased cramping on Tri Sprintec but otherwise it was relatively the same.
Its seems as though a lot of the reviews on this site deal with individuals in their first few weeks and months of taking the contraceptive. Although Tri Sprintec may not have been for them, it seems as though the side effects of weight gain and mood swings are most common whenever taking new forms of contraceptive.
Taking Tri Sprintec has been a relatively positive experience for me.""",7.0,6
Indocin,"Gout, Acute","""Within 24hrs pain and swelling decreased significantly from 10 to 3 on pain scale. My only side effect was diarrhea.""",9.0,58
Sertraline,Depression,"""taken Sertraline (Zoloft) for 25 years 100mg/day - 15 years ago decided to wean off which I did slowly for three month. The 2 months I was totally off before could be seen by psychiatrist were absolutely miserable. Took longer to get back to feeling good the second time.  It is inexpensive and covered by small deductible with insurance. One  significant negative: because of the initial very &quot;high&quot; I got from it for about two weeks, my psychiatrist put me on 1mg Lorazepam (Ativan) as a sleeping aid - unfortunately Ativan dependency common and I have bad dreams and sleepless nights without it! - Ativan highly regulated drug but fortunately also cheap/covered by insurance - so Zoloft plus Ativan excellent combo for me for rest of my life - feel great!""",10.0,37
Ustekinumab,Psoriasis,"""Stelara completely cleared 90% BSA, including severe palmar plantar pustular psoriasis within 52 days of initiating treatment. Side effects included extreme fatigue lasting approximately 72 hours after each application. Feeling &quot;sunburned&quot; was noted for several days after initial fatigue.""",10.0,56
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I was automatically switched to Tri Sprintec as the new preferred generic at my pharmacy (I was taking Trinessa). I have never had such awful migraines or nausea in my life. My fiance finally pushed me to call the pharmacy and get my old pill back. It&#039;s been a huge fiasco but I&#039;d rather be off the pill than take Tri Sprintec any longer.""",1.0,11
Bactrim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Works great.""",10.0,23
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I was put on the Nexplanon after forgetting to renew my depo shot several times. On Depo-Provera I never bled and was extremely excited to try the Nexplanon. It has been 5 months and I am ready to tear it out of my arm myself. I have bled constantly, and heavily, for almost all 5 months save for one week in September and one in December. Normally my periods lasted 3 days with light flow. Now I am constantly bleeding through my tampons within the first 3-4 hours and cannot trust myself to not wear a tampon when it seems it have stopped lest I wake up with ruined clothes and sheets.""",1.0,7
"Multivitamin, prenatal",Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation,"""Great vitamin. Was rough on my stomach so I had to take with food. Would recommend to others!""",9.0,1
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Menstrual Disorders,"""Stopped periods completely by 3rd month; has side effects of tender breasts, making me sleepier after taking it (take it before bed, no problem). Caused the WORST acne I&#039;ve ever had in my life. Used it to skip periods since mine are very heavy/bad, did that just great. No side effects I couldn&#039;t deal with/live with, other than the acne. Deep cystic types, white heads, oily skin - switching since I&#039;m not looking to prevent pregnancy, just to manage periods &amp; I can try a different hormone composition. Missing a pill in the first 2 months caused spotting, after that, missing one here or there didn&#039;t do much.""",8.0,3
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""I was hoping this would be a better long term sleep therapy than Ambien (Belsomra studies reported that was the case), so I gave it a try.  I took 15mg at the same time I would have taken my Ambien.  It certainly didn&#039;t work as well as Ambien when it came to falling asleep... it took 30-40 minutes before becoming sleepy enough to fall asleep.  Though I slept pretty well for about 8 hrs, and would have otherwise rated this medication an overall &quot;5&quot;, I awoke with the worst anxiety that I have ever experienced. I felt like climbing the walls!  It was so physically uncomfortable that I had to just get up and bag the idea of sleeping in on a Saturday morning.  Three hrs after waking, the anxiety subsided enough that I was able to sit and relax.""",3.0,17
Demerol,Pain,"""I was prescribed Demerol by my dentist this morning. I have to have oral surgery tomorrow. I took a 50mg tablet and waited for the pain to subside. It didn&#039;t so I took another one. Still no luck. I called my dentist back and she told me to take 2 which I did. Still not much relief.""",6.0,15
Acanya,Acne,"""Helped in the beginning but acne came back with a vengence in a month or so.  I kept trying it along with the entire protocol which did not help at all.  """,2.0,5
Gabapentin,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""First and foremost I have been taking Gabapentin 100mg daily and it knocked about 75% of my symptoms out. The bad started after 5 months. Massive instant mood changes, feelings of wanting to hurt others for no reason were the worst. I had people tell me I was 2 diff people minutes apart. Needles and pins, burning slowly returning. Going back to dr to change it or somehow just deal with the pain. I&#039;m a passive person and I was becoming a monster. I will live in pain instead of being a saint one minute then a monster minutes later. Love the relief but not the side effects.""",3.0,52
Trilipix,High Cholesterol,"""Took Trilipix for 2 months caused hair loss, joint pain, muscle aches, and even slowed down body hair growth.""",1.0,16
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Day One. Since I had my son, via c-section, 4 years ago, I have been addicted to pain pills. What started out as something to take away my pain, turned into a full blown addiction. At my worst I was taking about 60mg/day worth of pain pills, and today I started Suboxone. Since it is my first day, I can&#039;t say it has changed my life, but for right now, I can say I do feel better. It did take away the cravings and withdrawal symptoms, but I think it is too soon to say how long this will last. I hope this will help  to rid myself of this nasty opiate addiction.""",9.0,4
Doxepin,Pruritus,"""The Doxepin cream helps greatly when my hives start to pop up.  It is much better for me than a cortizone cream.  It can make me a little sleepy. It was a little expensive, even with insurance.""",9.0,1
Trazodone,ibromyalgia,"""Just began taking trazadone for fibromyalgia about 1 week ago.  Some nights I sleep better, others I wake up jittery and can&#039;t fall back to sleep.  Pain has subsided slightly. If others other taking for fibromyalgia, please post opinions.""",7.0,11
Doxycycline,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I love this antibiotic it helps my UTI brilliantly 
I have suffered with UTI&#039;s infections for over 60 yrs yes 60yrs and had every antibiotic going in that time
     But remember you must take on a full stomach  if you side effects that affect to your stomach""",10.0,8
Niravam,Panic Disorde,"""I suffer from Combat related PTSD, Depression and Panic Attacks. Have been taking Ativan for several years with Wellbutrin SR. I still take the Ativan to control the anxiety, but since my doctor added Niravam, it seems as soon as it dissolves on my tongue, I can feel almost immediate relief, and it stops the panic attack in no time at all. It&#039;s truly a miracle medication.""",10.0,50
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I am 45 2 kids had mirena put in January for ease of birth control and was recommended by dr. I have had no hormonal issues. however I have light bleeding almost every day (use 1-2 panty liners a day) since insertion. went back at 3 month dr told me body needs time to adjust. I&#039;m trying to be patient but am about at wits end. had mirena put in so I could have safe sex--now don&#039;t have sex cause of constant bleeding. I&#039;m gonna try to wait till 6 months and see if it lets up but not sure I can make it that long--hate to think I wasted 1/2 year on something that isn&#039;t working for me. if not I&#039;m having it taken out. was on bc pills most of adult life and never had issue. any body else experience this and did it ever get better?""",3.0,46
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I am a 43 year old mom who&#039;s struggled with bouts of anger and anxiety. I felt so agitated by everything, I didn&#039;t want my boyfriend to even look at me and it took a toll on our relationship. I&#039;m a grad student and an HR manager with a high stress work environment. I have ADD as well so I began taking a small amt of aderall with the zoloft and I am a &#039;sweetheart&#039; now as my boyfriend says. In fact, we are ring shopping now. The zoloft does have the 1 sexual side effect for me which makes it difficult for me to &#039;finish&#039;...but overall I really like this medication.""",9.0,21
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""Lithium only worked for a short time then killed my thyroid. So now I have to have regular blood work and have to take thyroid medicine for the rest of my life. It would make me feel toxic. Harsh drug.""",1.0,28
Tylenol PM,Pain,"""Great. Take 30 minutes before bed and it treats both pain and mild restlessness.""",9.0,21
Nucynta ER,Pain,"""I&#039;ve had chronic back/hip pain for over 10 years.  I&#039;ve recently come of fentanyl patches and needed something to keep the pain at bay.  I started on 50mg Nucynta 2x a day and was miserable.  After much begging the pain management centre agreed to see me after a week.  They switched me to Nucynta ER 100mg and life is MUCH better.  I still have breakthrough pains 1 to 2x a day, and HOPE to address this when I return in to PM in July.  However, this is working as well as fentanyl did. Grateful for the &quot;coupon&quot; provided by the manufacturer, otherwise this would be an expensive treatment.""",8.0,57
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking the 37.5 MG dose 4 days ago.  The first day I felt very strange.....heart racing, skin crawling, cotton mouth and such.  Since then that has gone away.  I have little appetite and have to remind myself to eat.  I drink ample amounts of water.  No soda or fast food.  

I have chosen to try this route instead of bariatric surgery.  I suppose time will tell.""",7.0,16
Linaclotide,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I was diagnosed with IBS-C about a year and a half ago. No laxatives were working at all. I was first prescribed with linzess 145, that did nothing for me. Then my doc upped the dosage to 290. That helped a little more. Then he added Amatiza. I now have to take 2 Amatiza and a 290 for anything to happen for me. The bloating is insane and the water retention is unreal. Living my life constantly sick is no fun!""",5.0,16
Hiprex,Bladder Infection,"""Like the other reviews, I have always suffered from UTIs with exactly the same problem, I will get one, antibiotics will clear it up and then it will return shortly thereafter. I have had strains resistant to antibiotics, been placed on multiple antibiotics, etc. All to no avail in actually ridding me of UTI symptoms. I have spent any amount of money on different medications.  When I have UTIs, they drive me insane and I feel absolutely drained.  I brought Hiprex as we were on holidays over Easter and I couldn&#039;t get to a GP. The chemist recommended it. I have not looked back, the terrible urge to constantly urinate completely disappeared within 2 days. Hiprex has given me my life back.""",10.0,117
Medroxyprogesterone,Not Listed / Othe,"""It&#039;s my third day taking this medicine I started spotting but it quickly stopped I really don&#039;t understand how this is suppose to work but I hope it does.""",4.0,0
Hydroxyzine,Pain,"""I was given vistairl for pain soon after a neck fusion.  The surgeon refused to believe that I was in such severe pain after he &quot;fixed&quot; me.  Within hours of taking the medication I was in a deep fog.  I could not concentrate or think clearly.  This medicine also made my legs ache and I could not sleep until this medication was out of my system.""",1.0,50
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""The taste of this prep is absolutly terrible.  There is no way to hide it or disguse it.  THe ONLY helpful approach I found was chasing it with apple juice.  Not sure how I did it.  I am sick after drinking it.  And , to think THIS is the easiest prep on the market!!""",1.0,34
Xanax,Anxiety,"""All started when I was about 18 years young. All typical symptoms - racing thoughts, palpitations, high blood pressure, dizzines, fear, choking feeling, chest tightness, fear of death and many other unbearable things which happens when anxiety becomes uncontrollable! Over the years I have had my good days and my bad days. Sometimes to a point where I don&#039;t want to live anymore, but then comes good days and to live is the thing I want the most. For those dark moments when close to panic xanax has really helped me! It gets me a bit calmer straight away, and then I can start breathing excercise and other little things which help to calm down. Without xanax I honestly wouldn&#039;t know what to do!""",10.0,53
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I am 17 years old, I don&#039;t have acne I just have the teenage pimples. But theses pimples control my life and make me depressed. I have taken one tablet and my face is clear, one pimple on my face. So happy.""",10.0,19
Provera,Amenorrhea,"""Medication works by inducing a period. After taking this medicine I had to take clomid and I conceived on my 4th round of medication. It works. Be patient and good things will come. I am now trying again to conceive and yes I am taking provera again and I just started my 1st round of clomid.""",10.0,67
Saxagliptin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I was diagnosed about a year ago and put on Onglyza. It worked well, keeping my blood sugar at a normal level. About 6 months ago my Dr lowered my dose from 5 mg once a day to 2.5 mg per day. Still great blood sugars. About a month ago he stopped all meds and my sugar climbed up, so back on Onglyza 5 mg once a day. 
Last week my sugar went to 300-400, even my fasting levels. So today I went in an was immediately given a shot of insulin, prescribed Tresiba and an oral med with Metformin in it. 
Can&#039;t figure out why Onglyza stopped working for me. But it did. Very unhappy now.""",3.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I started to notice a pattern that the day I would insert it, for the next 24 hrs following insertion, I was incredibly naeusous, but I dealt with it. The reason I ultimately got off of it was because after 7 months of severe anxiety, mood swings, and angry outburst with no explanation, I figured out that it could potentially be my Nuva Ring. I&#039;m a 23 yr old, active student/teacher. I lost all motivation to get through the day or go to the gym. I constantly picked fights with loved ones, and I was so hard on myself and my personal appearance. I turned into someone I wasn&#039;t. Was going to therapy 2 times a week for 4 months, trying to figure out what triggered my anxiety. Got off of NR once I put 2 and 2 together. Finally back to my normal self.""",3.0,8
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""Lyrica put me into a more restful sleep. Waking up at  5:30am for work is very difficult on this medication and I feel fatigued still throughout the day. I still ache from my fibromyaliga on this medication. I can&#039;t remember how long I was on this medication. I went off it and started taking Savella. Savella took care of the pain from the condition but now I&#039;m having side effects from the medicine. Now I don&#039;t know what I&#039;m going to take.""",4.0,43
Scopolamine,Motion Sickness,"""My husband used the patch for the first time to a long plane ride to Vegas.  He had put on a total of three patches for the duration of our trip there.   Upon returning home, he removed the patch and within 24 hours became violently ill.   Six days later he has lost ten pounds and gets out of bed only to go to the bathroom.   I believe when this patch is dispensed the physician or pharmacy should red flag the drug as far  as side affects go.   My suggestion is to use with extreme caution.""",1.0,35
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I have used Levitra for the first time last night and I had the longest n hardest erection after so many weeks. I was using Cialis previously but Levitra is better than that for sure.""",7.0,35
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Do not take this depo provera shot.  I have not stop bleeding and I  took one shot gained 4 pounds because of the shot so I have stopped taking it  and now  I&#039;m bleeding and it won&#039;t stop. It&#039;s been going on for months now. I never had problems with my period until after I had the depo provera. Don&#039;t take the shot you will  not maybe ever to have kids again. Bleeding doesn&#039;t stop.   This shot should be discontinued and off the market.""",1.0,29
Ortho Cyclen,Birth Control,"""I was on this for about 4 years. I decided to finally get off because my mood swings were getting worse. This pill caused me to become severely depressed and developed extreme social anxiety. It was effective as a birth control but the side effects aren&#039;t worth it. I&#039;ve been off it for a few months and feel so much better! Not depressed anymore and anxiety is finally getting better. Be mindful of your moods of you do decide to try this.""",3.0,9
Amerge,Migraine,"""I use to take Imitrex but it came to the point I wasn&#039;t taking it because when I did I had to double dose &amp; add in pain killers to knock the migraines to a tolerable level. This pill is way better then Imitrex &amp; it truly works. Other then it taking a little bit longer to kick in than Imitrex, it works better. I usually am able to tell when I&#039;m getting a migraine and take naratriptan at that time &amp; it will kick it before the migraine does fully.""",10.0,7
VESIcare,Overactive Bladde,"""I got positive results after the first tablet.  I stayed with the medication for two weeks but had to discontinue use due to constipation.  In fact the constipation was so bad in the second week I was giving myself enemas to get relief.  """,4.0,47
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for about 3 months now. I suffer from PCOS so my periods are very irregular.. sometimes I miss 3-4 months straight. This pill hasn&#039;t exactly given me a normal period. Its mostly just old blood (the brown stuff) and lasts about 3-4 days. 

It has made me feel nauseous; gain weight; and lots of acne which I never had before. It&#039;s so upsetting. I will be changing to a different pill soon.""",1.0,1
Nebivolol,High Blood Pressure,"""I am a 50 year old male. I did not have a heart attack but did get three drug coated stents. Since I started taking Bystolic there has been a big improvement in my life. Blood pressure was controlled and I do not need a nap at 4pm every day. Thank You Bystolic.""",10.0,73
Catapres,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""Clonidine (Catapres) works great for the hypertension, cold and hot sweats/flashes, headache and overall agitation when undergoing ethanol/alcohol withdrawals. 0.1mg 3 times daily in conjuction with a benzodiazepine like chlordiazepoxide (Librium) or diazepam (Valium) may be needed depending on alcohol intake or the degree of withdrawal symptoms. Remember always be honest with your M.D. put pride aside because most likely it isn&#039;t anything he/she hasn&#039;t heard before.""",8.0,35
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""Just starting day 3 tomorrow.Seem to feel better already, but very cautious. Have anxiety tho and take Ativan .5 mg, 3   times a day that helps. With all the good rerviews, I am very  hopeful. Wish me luck.""",7.0,32
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I started smoking the day I turned 18 and at first it was just as a joke, but over time it became an addiction (I am 4 months shy of being 20). My family and friends hated that I smoked but I didn&#039;t care until about a month ago when I tried to go on a hike and was quickly out of breath - I hated it. I decided to quit smoking and started taking Chantix only 5 days ago. I had planned on smoking through the whole first week but on day 3 I realized that I wasn&#039;t craving it as much, and now on day 5, cigarettes taste absolutely terrible. I do experience some side effects: nausea, fatigue, stomach pain, and amazingly vivid dreams (not scary, unless you count a cat being able to literally multiply every few minutes as scary).""",10.0,26
Sertraline,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been taking Zoloft for about a week now and its made me nervous, dizzy, almost emotionally dead (though that might be because of the Depakote) and has really increased my psychosis to the point of where as an addition to hearing voices I have been hearing music when there should not be any music, oh and dry mouth. I&#039;m going to give it some more time but if these symptoms continue I will stop. I&#039;ve read a lot of positive reviews though and I don&#039;t react well towards many medication.""",5.0,9
Naltrexone,Opiate Dependence,"""I recently went through a medical detox from heroin and after 6 days when my vitals showed I was opiate free I was administered the Vivitrol shot which is pretty deep and painful in itself.  I experienced terrible symptoms like upset stomach, diarrhea, severe restlessness, muscle cramps and twitches, nausea, chills, fever, enlarged pupils, lazy eye, extreme irritableness, high anxiety, rapid heart rate, shakiness, and sleeplessness plus the sight where the shot was administered ached like an epidural. I ended up in the emergency room with an adverse reaction. I feel like death and can barely focus on my actual detox and life.  Next month when this shot is hopefully out of my system I will not get it again! At least I&#039;m off heroin!""",2.0,28
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""The very first 3 days of taking Mononessa I always feel very nauseated. Mood swings aren&#039;t that bad. I crave a lot, breasts are always sore. Period&#039;s are pretty normal, cramps are kept to a minimum. I am sexually active and so far no pregnancy. I&#039;ve noticed there&#039;s more vaginal discharge but my sex drive is pretty low. I told have as much acne. So far this pill has been going great for me. Side effects depend on the person.""",7.0,6
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Okay so o got my liletta 4 days ago, I&#039;ve never had sex never had birth control and the only pain I had (which was really 75% discomfort) was the speculum and having to have my cervix widened/dilated. I didn&#039;t go on my period and I went w/o any ibroprophen..why? I really don&#039;t know but regardless still wasn&#039;t that bad but I have a high pain tolerance and everyone&#039;s bodies different! Day1: moderate cramps like usual light bleeding. Day2: spotting slight discomfort . Day3: slight discomfort no cramps.
Day4: light &quot;one drop&quot; spotting.
yeah I would recommend this!""",9.0,4
Hyaluronan,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;ve had two of the three injections so far. After the first one last week, my knees were so noisy. They snapped, crackled, and popped when moving. I got the second ones yesterday and these felt alot more fuller and I felt unsteady walking. I have had pain relief, but have also had a few times when I felt a sharper pain when walking uphill. Not sure what that means or why yet. Maybe it&#039;s all part of my knee being more fuller with fluid and not having the healthy structures to rely on to keep it in place properly.""",9.0,34
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been freaking out recently, because I just don&#039;t understand what&#039;s going on down there or inside my body. 
I didn&#039;t have a period for about 6 months, but then early this year I experienced some random spotting. The following month I had a full blown period but then pinky brown spotting that didn&#039;t stop for months. I was in and out of the doctors insisting that there was something up, but I had several blood tests and a transvaginal ultra sound and all was clear other than one harmless cyst on my ovary, which the technician said most women have month by month but never know. I get brown spotting for about a week after my period every month and pain after orgasming. I can only assume this is the implant now as all tests show nothing...""",1.0,9
Levora,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Levora for a year now and it&#039;s been working great! I have been with the same guy for a year and we do try and use protection and I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant! I have had some side effects when I first started using it. I always wanted to eat, my acne was terrible and I was always crying. The crying was from my face breaking out so badly, after like 4 or 5 months into the pill my acne cleared up and the cravings went away, my face has been clear ever since!""",10.0,3
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""After 3 weeks I had a severe allergic reaction to this Med. My face was swollen with hives and I felt weak sick and very anxious. I ended up in the hospital and had IV Pepcid and steroid. I went home in better shape but I&#039;ve been off the Med for a week and still feel residue bad effects. I&#039;m afraid to take any Bp Med and I&#039;m trying a low sodium diet. This scared the heck out of me !""",1.0,37
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I am in month 2 of taking Latuda. I have bipolar with psychotic features. When I started Latuda it was bad. I was sleeping all day and night. Then it switched... I was going to sleep at 10pm and would be wide awake at 4 am. I have lost weight since starting it which is welcome due to having gained weight on lithium. My moods are great and any irritability I experience subsides quickly. I have had no psychotic thoughts or actions since I started the Latuda. Even better, it has barely any side effects. I do notice a tiny bit of anxiety and restless legs though. But not every night. REMEMBER TO TAKE WITH 350 CALORIES OF FOOD.""",8.0,119
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""SO- this was the first birth control that I ever went on and it did its job by preventing pregnancy. However, my main dislike was when I noticed facial spider veins shortly after using this pill. I was on it for nine months and discontinued it, and the spider vein appearance diminished. I plan to go back on this pill but this time I will be wearing sunscreen everyday and working out 5 times a week to improve blood circulation. Good luck!""",8.0,10
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""I just got the Kyleena inserted today. I had a baby two months ago and just got my first period. I did not take any medication before or after. The insertion hurt, but it just felt like typical period cramps. I&#039;ve had a tiny bit of cramping here and there but I went to work for 10 hours after and went running. I love it so far! I&#039;ve had a little bit of brownish bleeding but I&#039;m pretty sure it&#039;s just from the downfall of my period. I&#039;ll update again in a few months to see if things change. I feel like this is just all for your body. Some people react different than others. Definitely worth a shot. Super quick insertion and removal!""",10.0,1
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been on this for a while now. I ran out, had to refill my script. I started taking it again, tonight. Within an hour, my thoughts were not heavy, the racing anger was lessened. I feel like a New Person. Thank whoever thought of this medicine. I&#039;m like most though, the side effects, could be a lot easier on the body. Good luck out there.""",10.0,106
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""This has been one of the best birth control pills I have ever taken. I have a little break through bleeding from time to time but it is usually because I have taken the pill earlier in the day than normal or vice versa. When I take this pill around the same time every day, I do not have any break through bleeding. Periods are light and average 3 days. My periods used to last 7 to 8 days and were very heavy. Bleeding is only heavy on day one. Some months I do not have a period. I did not have any issues with nausea or headaches. I did gain about 5 pounds. Cramps are minimal.""",9.0,1
Citalopram,Depression,"""I have been on 40mg Celexa for well over a year.  I was put on it after my depression didn&#039;t respond to Prozac.  It made me tired for the first few weeks and whenever my doctor increased the dose, but that subsides.  It does not help much for anxiety for me, but greatly improves my depression.""",7.0,10
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""So I&#039;ve been on depo for 2 years now. When I first got on it for at least a good maybe 3 weeks &quot;at the most&quot; I was on my period and I thought &quot;oh no when is this going to end,&quot;but after that first month I started spotting and now I have no period &quot;at all.&quot; Although for me depo was effective I also gained 10 pounds ...YES! 10. It makes u very hungry I will eat a whole plate of food and either get stuffed quick or, not at all. My hormones are crazzzyyy I&#039;m very moody. Its a great method but you just have to excercise know your body before you make the decision, and don&#039;t be afraid to ask your doctor questions about the best birth control for you. This is just my experience. %u263A""",6.0,11
Bayer Aspirin,Back Pain,"""May not always numb it, but makes it bearable.""",9.0,24
Ultram,ibromyalgia,"""A doctgor (I&#039;ve been to many) tried me on Ultram.  On about the 2nd or 3rd day, I was at work and began feeling very strange.  I got shakier as the morning progressed.  I got up and could not walk without holding on to the wall.  Then I began having breathing problems.  I asked my boss if somebody could take me to the ER.  On the way there, I truly felt like I was going to die.  My coworker got me into the ER and the triage team first checked my heart out with an ECG, etc.  The conclusion the ER doctor came up with is that I was having something called Serotonin Syndrome which can be quite serious.  They gave me some Ativan and sent me home.  My mother-in-law was on Ultram for years and it worked very well for her.""",1.0,35
Bupropion,Depression,"""I love this medicine. It has helped me stopped smoking plus it gives me much needed energy. No side effects.""",9.0,68
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had the Implanon back in 2010-2013. It was amazing, my period was regular with no crazy side effects.  So I was expecting similar results when I got the Nexplanon in Sept. 2015.  I WAS WRONG.  Sure, I didn&#039;t have a period since insertion, but the cost was too damn high!  I had great skin, but it broke out like I was back in highschool (I&#039;m 30).  I wasn&#039;t super skinny before, but I went from 150 to 175 in less than 6 months with no changes to my diet and workout regime.  I had crazy depression and couldn&#039;t concentrate on work to save my life. I have zero sex drive. I finally figured out that it was the Nexplanon after talking about my symptoms with a friend. I got it taken out recently and hopefully things will calm down again.""",1.0,6
Keppra,Epilepsy,"""I started having seizures about 3 years ago. Found out I had a tumor on my left temporal lobe. Started taking carbamazepine, it worked for about a month or two but I started having seizures again. That&#039;s when my doctor put me on keppra and I haven&#039;t had a seizure since. Thanks keppra!""",10.0,21
Dexlansoprazole,GERD,"""My experience has been better than my preexisting condition.  I was prescribed a 25 day dose of Dexilant in order to treat some possible ulcers and gastritis in my intestines.  I was having severe abdominal pain.  A week in, the medicine had treated the pain quite effectively.  I only get mild cramping now and then.  I have experienced some side effects, including diarrhea, back pain, and a slight irregular heartbeat.  However, it has mitigated the stomach pain quite well, and my symptoms seem to be slowly improving.  Good for short term treatment, but I wouldn&#039;t recommend long term treatment (at least for ulcers or gastritis) due to side effects.""",6.0,37
Habitrol,Smoking Cessation,"""I quit cold turkey for 6 years and then had a slip, I went on Habitrol and it made quitting amazingly easy by comparison. I had another slip and went on Nicoderm, the itching sensation literally drove me mad and I ripped it off and through it in the garbage. Habitrol had some very mild itching as well but it was easily manageable and dissipated shortly. My mom was told she was having an &quot;allergic reaction&quot; to Nicoderm because the itching was very severe and I&#039;ve known a handful of people personally who experienced the exact same thing, a maddening itch, sometimes even an actual rash from Nicoderm patches. Habitrol was way better for me and I would without a second thought-recommend it over Nicoderm.""",10.0,8
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I just got my 3rd rod in Feb. 2015 and I am not sure why I got another one instead of trying something different. It does work very well but the side effects are terrible. I got on it because I thought it would make my periods go away and it didn&#039;t, it just made them much longer and I recently had to start taking iron pills to help. The first 2 years I gained 30 pounds and I became very depressed and anxious ( which is still going on in year 7). I do not sleep very well and I am not sure if it is the birth control or not but I am always tired and never have energy. I have a sex drive but some times I get a really sharp pain in my lower stomach that makes not want to have sex because the pain it causes is not worth it.""",5.0,14
Singulair,Allergic Rhinitis,"""My 11 year old daughter started taking this a week ago and for the first time in her life she is breathing through her nose. As  a result she&#039;s not waking up exhausted.  Hallelulia!""",9.0,34
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have taken many different birth controls during my 20s but this is by far the worse. It took reading this site to realize how bad this medicine is for my body. Been on it for 3 months now. I have developed bad acne, have horrible headaches everyday and my periods have gotten so bad I&#039;m pretty much on bed rest the whole time. The cramps have me doubling over and feeling as if I may vomit. My period is so heavy it is making my anemia worse and I get lightheaded often. I&#039;m sure it works just fine for some women but I am currently in the fetus position trying to ride this out and will not take again.""",5.0,4
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Skyla just a few days ago. The actual procedure part lasted maybe 2 minutes...those 2 minutes felt like 2 hours though. Worst pain ever! However, I have not spotted one bit since! I was really worried after reading multiple reviews saying that women spotted for weeks right after they had it put in..I guess I&#039;m not quite out of the woods yet but I&#039;m feeling great! I will say that the day I had the procedure I thought I was going to be able to go into work but the cramping was so bad for about 3 hours after the procedure I wasn&#039;t able to do anything except lay on the couch with a heating pad! But ever since that cramping subsided I have been 100% normal. I hope this helps some of y&#039;all make the decision! :)""",8.0,0
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Have been on testosterone cypionate as prescribed by doctor at 200 mcg bi-weekly.  Have noticed much increased energy and libido (I am a 58 year old man) and also strength-building.  It has also sharpened my mental concentration.  I was hypo-gonadal with 330 T level.""",9.0,99
Fluoxetine,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""A renowned medication to help PMDD, but barely helped me. Helped with my anxiety and depression quite well (despite lack of emotion), but always got hormonal monthly, which was confusing. It actually made some symptoms worse. On Lexapro now, so hopefully that helps!""",1.0,15
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""This has been a miracle drug for me. I had a severe knee fracture, followed by OA. The pain can be unreal! This medicine allows me to work, do my household chores, well..to have a life again! When severe flare up&#039;s begin, it lowers my pain to a 2, seriously without it, I would be spending most of my time on the couch. It has truly been a blessing for me giving me my life back.""",10.0,39
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I have had a great experience with this medicine. I sleep through the night on it, wake up rested and free of any hangover, and it doesn&#039;t knock me out like benedryl does. I feel like I get a natural sleep. I&#039;ve never experienced the night time issues that some have mentioned and have never experienced nightmares or vivid dreams as I have with other medicines.""",9.0,26
LoSeasonique,Birth Control,"""I had a good experience with my first pack of pills - no spotting.  I lost weight and my breasts grew a full cup size - friends keep asking if I had an enhancement done!  I did have a lot of breast tenderness that continues and heavy cramping around my period.  I&#039;m now exactly half way through my second 90 day pack and have had a light menstrual flow for the past 7 days.  I take my pill at exactly the same time every day and never miss so I&#039;m disappointed this is happening.  I hope it doesn&#039;t continue.  Overall, I&#039;m happy and the pill works as I&#039;m not pregnant which is the most important thing!""",8.0,5
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Had a rip roaring oxycodone addiction, always chasing living in a nightmare, no money at all. Once I got on Suboxone life has done a 180. If you are in that cycle of addiction, go get Suboxone, you will not look back.""",10.0,47
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids,Dietary Supplementation,"""Constipation, bloating, brain fog, muscle pains, amenorrhea, hyponatremia.""",1.0,24
Nortriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""About 25 years ago I suffered from debilitating headaches that lasted for days on end with varying intensity, but never quite gone. Upon visiting a neurologist I was told I suffer from Cluster headaches and he prescribed Nortriptyline. I have been taking 50 mg daily at bedtime for the 25 years since. I very rarely suffer from any headache at all as long as I remember to take my pill at bedtime and yes, I do sleep great. Nortriptyine was a godsend for me!""",10.0,29
Guanfacine,ADHD,"""My 10 year old son has severe ADHD and Autism. He has been on Intuniv for almost a year starting with 1mg and progessively until 4mg.  While it did help a bit with his sleep at night, we have taken him off the medication with no difference in his behavior other than he seems to have fewer and less severe meltdowns.  I don&#039;t think it did much for him.""",2.0,14
Fluticasone,Rhinitis,"""Worked great in reducing my hay fever/rhinitus symptoms. However, headache present the 6th-8th day of use, some eye discomfort/sensitivity, and from 6th day on; small amount of blood present in nasal secretions. Although Veramyst reduced the intensity of my symptoms, (itchy/watery eyes, itchy/runny nose,) it did not completely rid me of those symptoms. Will probably discontinue use due to concern regarding headaches. For me, level of effectiveness probably not worth the side effects.""",7.0,15
Metoprolol,Angina,"""This drug has literally changed my life in a very short time. I was having horrible chest pains, with a mixture of general anxiety due to work/home stress. Cardiologist found source of my chest pain is a narrowed subclavian artery. 

The chest pain completely stopped within 24 hours. The only real side effect is difficulty sleeping if instructed to take it at night. I switched to taking it first thing in the morning and I now sleep like a baby. I give it a 9/10 solely for that side effect. I did feel very lethargic when I first took it, but that went away completely after 2 days or so once my body got used to the meds.

I feel much more calm than I did before so this medication has really changed the way I feel. improvement is noticeable""",9.0,10
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Bad case of Bronchitis and sinus pressure. I took Mucinex DM, 1 pill every 12 hours, for a week. I would fall asleep fine, but wake up 3-4 hours later and could not get back to sleep. I ran out of DM, and for the last few days took the Mucinex D instead. Not much sleep the first night, NO sleep at all last night combined with a lot of post nasal drip and the jitters. So glad I finally figured it out, as I&#039;m a walking zombie right now. I will never take Mucinex D past the morning hours again.""",8.0,22
Clobex,Psoriasis,"""I have had psoriasis for years and have treated it with cortisone to control the inflammations and itching.  I discovered Clobex about a year ago and used it on my elbows and scalp.  It does a great job in eliminating the external signs of psoriasis when used for 2 to 4 weeks.  However, after about a month the symptoms return.  I have used it a second and third time with the same results but I am hesitant to continue this process considering the warnings provided.""",5.0,39
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I LOVE my skyla! I&#039;m 19 and was on the pill for about 4 years and my long term boyfriend and I wanted something more permanent and effective so I went with skyla! Insertion was painful but over in 30 seconds. I had my feet in stirrups for less than a minute! I had very minimal spotting but I had severe cramps for the next 2 days. They were pretty bad. But on day 3 I woke up and they were all gone! And I haven&#039;t had any bleeding for spotting since! It&#039;s been 3 months and my doctor said I&#039;m just one of the lucky ones who loses their period! No cramping no ache no weight gain. So far the only side effect I have had is no periods! I love it and would do it all over again anytime!""",10.0,1
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""Starting weight 194 3 weeks later 181. Very few side effects,fill up faster curbs cravings and  I am happier!""",10.0,47
Clonidine,Opiate Withdrawal,"""This made me more &quot;at ease&quot; in my opiate detox without the narcotic effect.""",7.0,130
Mirena,Birth Control,"""The warnings are real. The horror stories are real. Do not put this device into your body. It was excruciating once inserted and I bleed heavily and felt pain worse than birthing contractions for over 3 weeks. It lead to horrendously heavy bleeds, cycle was completely thrown out of whack, mental health deteriorated, suicidal tendencies. Had to wait for 2 months to be removed. Bleed extremely badly for 12 days solid and was hospitalised. The pain was horrific.

It took at least 12 weeks to feel better and about 12 months for my cycle to return to my normal.

I think this medication should be banned. I have 4 close friends who have all had horrific experiences with this medication.""",1.0,3
Ziprasidone,Autism,"""Many children with the autism diagnosis suffer from sleep disorders as well.  Geodon in small doses is very effective in treating these disorders with minimal side effects.""",8.0,17
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I just started this pill on day 3. Not sure if this is part of it as I was tired before but do feel tired and my eyes feel heavy. Do tend to feel hungry after 2 hours but eat and get full pretty quickly. No issues with focusing. One thing is I have to use the bathroom more often, probably because of the water intake.""",5.0,19
Montelukast,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I wish I had reported this to the FDA when it happened. I don&#039;t know how helpful my account of the side effects from years ago would be now. However, I would like to share this somewhere, as what I experienced is not verified as a side effect but possibly suspected--- I don&#039;t want anyone to go through what I went through and not suspect this medication. After taking one dose of Singular in the evening, the next day, I experienced suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and a feeling as if I were being separated from my body (if that makes sense). I have no history of such problems, never took Singular again, and never experienced what I described again (as I said before, it has now been years since I took Singular).""",1.0,16
Flomax,Urinary Tract Stones,"""I had this prescribed for a kidney stone. Took the first pill on Friday at noon. Today is Sunday - 2 days later and I passed it one hour ago.  Thanks.. it worked like a charm.""",9.0,75
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I started taking this when I was just about 18. Wanted to quit using condoms with my boyfriend and just go on this. First month or two my periods were irregular and I got extremely moody, but I just thought it was me getting used to it. 9 months into using it and my moods, anxiety and depression have gotten horrible! To the point where I was crying or getting depressed at my boyfriend simply not texting me back. Moods so bad affected my relationship. Other than the moods I have little/no period, no acne, no weight gain, no cramps. Overall the moods were so bad I could not take it anymore even though everything else was great.""",2.0,6
Paroxetine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Paxil (20 mg) since 2000 at the age of 15 and have been on it ever since. I was always an anxious kid but my anxiety became debilitating at the beginning of high school and I would occasionally vomit in the morning due to anxiety and also experienced heart palpitations. After a physical and an echocardiogram revealed that I was physically healthy I began seeing a Psychiatrist who diagnosed me with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder and he prescribed me Paxil. After about two weeks of feeling run down and kind of flu-like it began working. I really don&#039;t have any side effects and I still experience a wide range of emotions, even anxiety, though it is manageable.""",9.0,32
Phendimetrazine,Obesity,"""Been taking Bontril for years and I am completley satisfied with the results. I don&#039;t have the side effects mentioned. If I did not take it I would be about 300 lbs (I&#039;m 150lbs thanks to bontril).""",10.0,37
Lutera,Birth Control,"""PROS- PERFECT acne free skin
CONS
-breakthrough bleeding every month for 9 MONTHS but whatever
-melasma on cheeks and forehead starting to appear (I&#039;m only 24.. got some laser facial and hydroquinone cream/serum daily)

Not an abnormal amount of depression or any mood swings and my sex drive was normal. Just switched to Levora to help the breakthrough bleeding but I&#039;ve noticed some acne coming back after just 5 pills of the new one. Might be switching back to Lutera just for the clear skin!""",8.0,6
Dramamine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""For me, dramamine  works better than phenergan. I have a lot of nausea due to rheumatoid medications I take. I also get vertigo or migraine on occasion that cause nausea. This med helps me a lot""",10.0,18
Zyprexa,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was on this for maybe 6 months 2 years ago. I went from 121 to 184 in less then 3 months. I was eating constantly even after I had dinner I would be hungry 15 minutes later. If your doctor wants you to take this DON&#039;T. It&#039;s easy for the weight to come but harder to make the weight go away.""",1.0,11
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""Trazodone is a great sleep aid; I&#039;ll be energized as ever, I&#039;ll take it, and within 15 minutes I can&#039;t even keep my eyes open.  From then on I practically go into a coma :)  Trazodone makes me sleep for 12+ hours at a time, it&#039;s great.  I&#039;m never tired anymore!  I have so much more energy, I&#039;m a better student now, I&#039;m way more productive at work, I NEVER feel fatigued.  I love it, and would definitely recommend it.""",10.0,25
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""Suffered from anxiety for many years mostly social anxiety that resulted in panic attacks. Tried therapy, breathing techniques, relaxing workouts, eating healthy. I really wanted to avoid medication at all costs. I was repeatedly missing work due to the fatigue of stress and decided to take my doctors advice. 

At this time my immune system was poor, my skin was horrible, and my whole body ached. I started Prozac 20mg once a day and have been taking it for 60 days. I did not have any bad reactions or nausea. My mood is significantly better, my skin is better, I am performing well at work, I feel happy to communicate with others and I do not have panic attacks anymore (a daily happening before). I feel so much better!""",9.0,42
Mercaptopurine,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""This drug is a nightmare!!! Total fatigue with breathlessness, Arm weakness and numbness, nausea, light headedness. Now have developed tinnitus which is a constant pulsation through ears and head. My white blood cells have dropped dangerously low and my red blood cells are really poor. I am naturally now off the drug but don&#039;t know how long till I get back to health. ONLY GO ON THIS DRUG AS A LAST RESORT&gt;""",1.0,1
Isotretinoin,Rosacea,"""This is a miracle drug. Nothing would clear my acne for years and this cleared it right up in a few months. Can&#039;t recommend highly enough. People will try to scare you with crazy side effects but these are really really rare. I only got dry skin, dry nose, and dry lips.""",10.0,2
Strattera,ADHD,"""The first month on Strattera, I did not feel well. It made me tired and grumpy. Then, after it stopped being a nuisance, it started being nothing. No help, ZERO. Waste of time, money and liver. I quit cold turkey after my 6th month script ran out. Too expensive to continue paying a lot of money for ZERO. (I no longer had the same insurance that had a copay. I do not know how much it would have cost with my new insurance).""",1.0,8
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Condom broke on us, so took Plan b  immediately and waited. We were freaking out for weeks then period. No pregnancy, it worked for us.""",10.0,4
Tramadol,Anxiety,"""It&#039;s the only thing that ever helped but you build a tolerance but if you stop for a few days which is hard not impossible - it works just like it did before. I tried all the normal SSRIs, SNRIs and benzodiazepines nothing worked like this. It&#039;s the best yet.""",9.0,109
Sodium hyaluronate,Osteoarthritis,"""I get Supartz injections in my osteoarthritis ankle at lease every 5 to 6 months. It is truly a miracle. I have 99.9% relief. I just wish the insurance would cover the injection. They wont cover it because they state the ankle is not a major joint!?""",10.0,64
Simply Sleep,Insomnia,"""You wake up the next morning feeling very refreshed, and hardly wake up in the middle of the night,  once if any. good over the counter choice.""",8.0,32
Percocet,Pain,"""I have had knee surgery and a fairly severe tailbone injury.  I also ride and train horses so I have lots of accidents/injuries on a regular basis.  Percocet really does help for pain, however, like some said, it also alters your mood.""",9.0,4
Avelox,Pneumonia,"""Although the drug&#039;s effects reduces symptoms rapidly (I felt better after the first day on it), I had extreme possible side-effects (especially vomiting, long after the illness had passed) which seemed disproportionate to the benefits of taking the drug.

This includes vomiting days after being on the drug.""",5.0,33
Tri-Previfem,Acne,"""I was on this birth control for at least 6 months and my acne has gotten worse. It&#039;s now evolved to big cystic pimples before and after my period and they stick around for at least two weeks at a time. Majority on my chin but I have had a couple on my forehead inbetween my eyebrows which I still have the scar. It&#039;s gotten to the point where I still have pimples from the previous break out and new ones formed right next to them. Also this medication has made my cramps worse. I have switched from the brand.""",2.0,3
Xulane,Birth Control,"""I could tell this patch wasn&#039;t for me after a two months of being on it... I had every side effect you could think of.. mood swings, depression, nausea, vomiting, stomach aches, chest pain, shortness of breath, headaches, tingling in my feet and hands, aching in my arms and legs... it got to the point where I was so concerned I had to go to the emergency room to make sure I didn&#039;t have any blood clots and that I wasn&#039;t in danger of having a stroke or heart attack. Turns out I was okay but they took me off the patch immediately. I&#039;m only 22 but I smoke so I guess that could be why I had such a bad reaction to it. I&#039;m disappointed it didn&#039;t work for me because the convenience of not having to take a pill every day was nice. Oh well.""",3.0,7
Orthovisc,Osteoarthritis,"""Last June I participated in a road clean up and after a 1/2 mile I could no longer walk. Went to an orthopedist who took an xray. I got the impression that he just figured I was an overweight old lady who needed to complain. I heard his surprise when he saw I had bone on bone. He recommended 3 injections. The 1st one wasn&#039;t bad. The 2nd hurt a bit and after the last one I couldn&#039;t even get off the table it was so painful.  Relief has lasted a year and now I have an appointment to see a new doctor for another round. So, yes, as someone mentioned the doctor you use makes a difference!""",9.0,12
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""Hi, I&#039;m a 48 yr old woman who has struggled with a lower thyroid and metabolism.  I started at 199lbs and weigh 179lbs now (started 12/7 and last weighed in on 3/14).  I consider 20 lbs a success, especially considering there was a vacation and two holidays involved.  I had some side effects, mostly dry mouth and a mild headache.  My biggest issue was not having any appetite - I don&#039;t think it&#039;s healthy to not eat enough food, so I had to remind myself to eat.  I track my food intake on myfitnesspal which helps me eat enough calories during the day.  The cost is getting expensive, but I still have 40 lbs to lose, so I think I will stay on it for a few more months. I go back to the doctor after one more month for  re-check and we will see what he says.""",9.0,66
Levocetirizine,Allergies,"""For allergies and allergic reactions this medication worked well. Benadryl had stopped being effective and Claritin has always been useless so I decided to give this a shot. I took it around 5 p.m. and within an hour the misery of the allergies was less and by morning I felt 100% better. Took the product for two weeks until whatever was triggering my allergies finally stopped. No side effects noticed while taking the medication (which for me is rare as I&#039;m allergic to nearly everything). No problems with interactions with heart medication either. Was well worth it.""",8.0,4
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""I had versed and propofol for a colonoscopy and it was wonderful.  I went out like a light and then almost instantly woke up afterwards.  I was not even sleepy the rest of the day and could have driven home (although it would not have been advisable). There was no pain upon injection and no soreness at the injection site.  Propofol was used as I throw up if I take any kind of narcotics or synthetic narcotics.""",10.0,30
Movantik,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""Used opioids for years went on methadone and movantix and worked within hours after not going for a week at a time almost regularly.  Now go everyday and have lost 10 pounds to boot!  So happy this drug exists . I had no pain at first a little intestinal cramping moving out of my system,  after a few days regular no cramping at all,   miracle fix for constipation for people who have to regularly take pain meds!""",10.0,27
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had my implant since March &#039;16. Ever since I&#039;ve had it, I&#039;ve experienced severe headaches that happen at least once every week. I haven&#039;t had my period since I&#039;ve been on it which worries me because I don&#039;t know whether that&#039;s bad or good. I have gained weight. I use to always stay around 130-140 for about 4 years and now I&#039;m at 170. Other than that, I have no cramps so this thing is an ok for me.""",7.0,1
Hydrocortisone,Pruritus,"""I wish I had not used this on my skin my skin is now damaged, thin and terribly wrinkled. I have taken care of my skin and now my arms look like I am 80.""",5.0,0
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""43 yr old male.For me this is close to a miracle cure, it has given my life back. I have had stomach and esophagus lesions due to way too much aspirin/ ibuprofen/digesics/codeine trying to halt an attack. No more screaming in E.R rooms waiting for pethidine/morphine. No more thoughts off grabbing a drill to stop the throbbing pain. I actually have a life after 26 yrs of suffering 2-4 attacks a week each last up to 36 hrs each. Numerous preventive medicines didn%u2019t work. I am truly in debt to the manufacturers and the on call doctor who gave me to Maxalt. Takes about 40-90 minutes to work with a second dosage sometimes needed. My fear is the more i take it the less effective it will become as lately I need the second wafer.""",9.0,15
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Hi ladies!  So let me just preface by saying take a deep breath.  That was exactly what I needed to do when I visited this page almost 3 months ago, frantically searching for testimonials and reassurance this product would keep me from becoming a mom before I was ready. In my scenario, I was at a party, drank too much and was sexually taken advantage of by some unfortunate human being. Because I was so out of it, I couldn&#039;t remember if he used a condom/wore it the whole time, so I researched and found out about Plan B. I bought and took it 40 hours later, and after 3 days, I began having major cramps, got my period (2 weeks early), and was/am not pregnant. Relax and try to stay stress free; the chances of it working are in your favor!""",10.0,25
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""1 started taking 75mg a few days ago also I smoke weed as well for chronic back pain and previous anxiety...  I haven&#039;t noticed to many negative side affects but my sex drive isn&#039;t as high but it all still works, I have noticed little positives here and there but it takes some of that dwelling it allows me to produce clear and concise arguments""",9.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Kyleena inserted about one month ago and it really wasn&#039;t bad at all. I&#039;m 19 and have never had kids and insertion just felt like an intense period cramp. It only lasted about one minute. I was crampy for about fifteen minutes after, but was able to be up and go to class the rest of the day. I spotted for two days. My first period included pretty bad cramps and prolonged bleeding, but after that I stopped bleeding, except for occasional spotting. I love this IUD and would definitely recommend it to others. I have my check up on Monday, but so far so good!""",9.0,2
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Wow what a difference maker.  I am a young Male (30ish) and have found that Vyvanse has been such a life changer. I am gettiing so much more done at work. When I go home at night I find myself enjoying my time with my children more. I am not getting the crash effect I was experiencing with other medicines. That reason alone is so worth it. I have not had any side effects, well maybe minor dry mouth, but it last me 12-13 hours.  It is truly an awesome medication. I would recommend it.""",10.0,75
Vaniqa,Hirsutism,"""Wow this cream works I have pcos and after years of plucking every day as the hair was so bad my doctor prescribed vaniqa . The difference is very noticeable after under 2 months.""",10.0,32
Amitiza,"Constipation, Chronic","""This medicine caused me to have severe anxiety and to feel not like myself. In addition, my throat felt like it was closing up and I more than likely had some type of reaction to this medication. I hated the entire experience being on this medicine.

Try the healthy route of doing FODMAPS in your diet. That has helped me through IBS issues.""",1.0,10
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had my skyla in for 4.5 months. The insertion sucked. It was very painful, which was expected, but the sensation of having your cervix opened and something put in it freaks your body out. I had cold sweats, nausea, and was worried I&#039;d faint. About 30-45 minutes later I had horrible cramps, which are expected, I made my uterus very angry. Make sure to take ibuprofen before, and have a couple doses available for that day and the next. a heating pad works awesome too. I was on my period when I had it placed, and it lasted for 10 days after, though the last 6 days were mostly brown colored discharge. month 1 and 2 I had a couple ovariant cysts. All of my periods are 1.5 weeks long, and I have bad acne now. but it works to prevent pregnancy""",7.0,1
Enbrel,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""I&#039;m 37 and was always healthy and pain free till 1 yr ago. I started having pain in my feet and heals, and my stomach &amp; bowels, it got worse gradually. I started having pain in my left wrist, ankles, knee, shoulders and neck, even a couple of my toes also had a fever off and on. I had swelling and couldn&#039;t even walk. I had no idea what was going on till I went to a rheumatoid doc and he found out I had ankylosing spondylitis.  He started me on enbrel and I stayed off my feet for a week resting my body.  I got better and better ever week no pain at all. I just now am noticing my feet hurting, one knee and by shoulders and very fatigue .  I&#039;m praying that the medicine  is still working.  It&#039;s been exactly a yr since I started the enbrel.""",9.0,3
Topamax,ibromyalgia,"""Miracle drug! The side effects can be daunting at first, like tingling/numbness in extremities that won&#039;t stop for hours, but if you increase your water intake substantially and power through, it&#039;s totally worth it. 
My daily tension headaches are 90% gone, which is huge for me. It didn&#039;t do much in terms of overall muscle pain reduction or the daily body aches, but I did lose over 30 pounds in four months. I stopped drinking all carbonated drinks (because it makes them all taste super flat weirdly) and definitely am not as hungry as I used to be, so that&#039;s just a bonus.""",9.0,20
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""I suffered a lot with my sweaty armpit and because of this sweat it became too smelly so I have to wear a black or sometimes two shirts. I&#039;m so embarrassed with this situation. I feel ashamed with my self to go near with other people because they could smell me so my mother go out to ask some pharmacist to cure my problem and they recommend DRICLOR and I&#039;ve been using it for a week and the sweat stop and so has the smell.  Thanks with this  medicine because of this my life changed a lot.""",7.0,0
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Migraine,"""I have used Excedrin for approximately 15 years and it does the trick in probably about 95% of my headaches. There are a few that it does not stop but the trick really is taking it at the first sign of a headache and not waiting. Usual relief comes in approximately 15 to 20 minutes.""",9.0,14
Oxybutynin,Hyperhidrosis,"""I still sweat more than the average person but it is decreased enough soo can wear normal clothing and not sweat through them everyday""",9.0,21
Sronyx,Birth Control,"""I am finishing my third pack of Sronyx and I love it. I didn&#039;t really have any problems adjusting. The first month I did experience breast pain, one week of irritability and just a couple days of spotting. I had a couple of zits pop up around my period when I was off of the active pills. By the end of the second month my skin is fine! I can honestly say this is a really good starter birth control pill. The low dose of hormones makes the transition very easy. My advice, of course you will most likely experience some sort of side effect because of the hormones. Don&#039;t let the fear of a couple of zits or a few hormonal days keep you from trying it. It&#039;s worth it.""",8.0,20
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I needed to get past a plateau in my weight loss journey, my doctor said that she recommended Contrave. First day was awesome. I felt very relaxed and only had a small appetite. Second day, no appetite, feeling doped up, and a little bit of nausea. Third day was absolute hell. I have never felt that awful in my life. Literally could not move. Husband said I looked like I was on my death bed. I definitely see how one would lose weight in that condition! Giving up and going to try phentermine. Have had several friends have great success on it. Praying for less side effects than the awful experience I had on Contrave.""",1.0,6
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I had horrible side effects including severe indigestion, diarrhea and vomiting.""",1.0,9
Thorazine,Porphyria,"""I have strugged a lot from psychosis worsened by Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP)/Variegate Porphyria(VP). Originally, it was thought that I was a High-Functioning Schizophrenic, with various other labels. Thorazine, when it was first used on me, was to calm me down when I was on the brink of a Blackout Rage, effectively knocking me out, and for a while after I woke up, the hallucinations were surprisingly minimized.
Once released from that facility, I was on a treatment haitus. Later, I was prescribed Thorazine again. It didn&#039;t make it all go away. But it helped take the edge off and help me maintain control.""",7.0,3
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""Prescribed this after Effexor started wearing off after about 3 years. Started at 5mgs..it was working and I felt better than I had in YEARS but dose still too low..after 4 weeks doc upped dose to 10mgs. Felt like I was going to achieve remission. But into 3 week on 10 mgs...bombastic stomach pain! Not nausea..that&#039;s to be expected. Not stomach aches. When I&#039;d take the pill, 10 minutes later, to get such a bad stomach pain to where I could not eat normally that entire day. Went back down to 5mg..but thoughts and sadness coming through. Tried 5mgs 2x a day...STOMACH PAIN. Back to 5mg but too low dose. Tried 10 mgs again..encased pill in bread to ease pain but seemed like the and normalcy went away and pain still there off and on. Stopped after 4 months.""",5.0,8
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""Prescribed after a root canal.  After taking this for a week, I also started getting unbearable heartburn.  I wasn&#039;t aware of the &quot;don&#039;t lie down&quot; warning.""",5.0,22
Gabapentin,Bipolar Disorde,"""I love gapapentin!  I take 600 - 1200 mg a day and I am happy again. I was on other medicines plus Celexa for depression but still had horrible anxiety and crazy mood swings.  I now take my gapapentin and 100 mg of Seroquel and I have no anxiety and I feel better overall. I am not really sleepy either.""",10.0,89
Campral,Alcohol Dependence,"""I have not been able to stop drinking for more then three days at most in the last three years, but since taking Campral two months ago I have not had a drop.""",10.0,80
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I have chronic insomnia from fibromyalgia and severe back pain. I&#039;ve been taking the generic Zolpidem XR for years and it always seemed to work. For some reason, it stopped working for me about 3 months ago. I never had any side effect. No memory loss, sleepwalking or anything else and though always q restless sleeper causing me to wake every time I turn over, from the pain, I could always fall right back asleep and wake refreshed. Not sure what to take now since its lost its efficacy, but while it worked, it was fabulous. Trying Temazepam but it&#039;s like taking a placebo. No effect at all.""",9.0,11
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Migraine,"""Was relieved""",9.0,1
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""This medicine works like a dream. No side effect what so ever. I was taking augmentin and I hated it. I asked for macrobid instead. 2 days and I was feeling a whole lot better.""",10.0,17
Voltaren,Sciatica,"""Works for Osteoarthritis and sciatica.""",9.0,105
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""I just received my last of 3 shots today. I&#039;m in so much pain and I have a very important computer install tomorrow at a big company and I&#039;m worried now. The first shot wan&#039;t so bad, the second was about the same, but within days after the second shot I started experiencing shooting pains all throughout my right knee. The pain progressed as the days went by. With the 3rd shot as soon as the dr. removed the needle from my knee I tried to bend my leg to roll down my pant leg and it felt like someone drove a screw right threw my knee. And the drive home was even worse. I had a similar experience with a cortisone shot a few years ago. I was told by the another physician that it might have been an allergic response to the meds.""",1.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Acne,"""I&#039;m 22, and this is my first time being on birth control. At first I liked it because it regulated my period, and I went up a cup size, but that&#039;s the only positive experience I&#039;ve had with this pill. I&#039;m bloated around my midsection (I&#039;m 5&#039;6 and 107lbs and I look 2 months pregnant because of the bloating), my cramps are just as bad as they were off the pill, my breast hurt so bad and the biggest thing of all that I hate is that my face went from being flawless to severe acne EVERYWHERE! The pill is also expensive.""",3.0,18
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""I am 31 years old and have been diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety and have been severely anorexic on and off. I have been at a healthy body weight for many years. Over the course of 10 years I have taken various anti-depressants for my depression but they work for a certain period and then stop working.  I have just started taking Prozac and am on my second week.  I noticed instantly the first day, I felt warmer and more intuned to my body. I can think clearer and don&#039;t feel so irritable.  I have terrible neck pain that I have recently developed over the course of the week, so I hope it goes away over the next few weeks.  Otherwise I am quite excited to finally be taking a medicine that can help me, as well as so many others.""",9.0,19
Citalopram,Depression,"""As you get older you take more knocks and psychological blows to your belief system and at 33 ( had depression all my life didn&#039;t really care lived with it long enough and I felt it kept me grounded ) I started to lose control of my thinking and my depression became overwhelming. Hopelessness and pointlessness in living became a 24 hour battle. I was suicidal and anxiety and constant panic attacks were causing me to lose belief in any sort of future. My dad died because of depression and drug /alcohol misuse. The last thing I wanted was to take medication for it. But it was either go to the doctor or die. 8 months on 40mg a day depression is under control and without doubt I&#039;m learning to live again thanks to these.""",8.0,30
Fentanyl,Pain,"""Controls pain very well.  Great for baseline around the clock coverage with short acting medication for break through pain.  DO NOT ABUSE THIS MEDICATION! """,9.0,50
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""Can&#039;t sleep like a normal person due to a circadian rhythm disorder - without this med I would get one or two hours of broken up sleep a night, total. I would probably be institutionalized or dead if it weren&#039;t for this medication. It used to make me feel groggy in the morning but I think I got used to it. I also drink strong black tea and take Adderall, which counter the side-effects almost completely. I&#039;m not 100% functional still, because it does knock me out and leaves me slightly hungover, but it&#039;s a small price to pay to sleep mostly like a normal person where I was not sleeping at all. On a good night I get 7-8 hours and wake up once, sometimes not at all. Cutting out coffee has helped tremendously too.""",9.0,3
Lortab,Pain,"""This medicine helps my back pain a lot. Now I can actually play outside with my daughter with no back pain.""",10.0,14
Paroxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""started on a low dose and became a zombie. All I wanted to do was sleep. I couldn&#039;t focus on anything, school, work. family. I know others it has worked for. My wiring doesn&#039;t seem to accept it.""",1.0,21
Tegretol,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""It took approximately 3 months for the Tegretol to have any effect. When it did it was almost overnight. Also found that taking Xanax with it helps tremendously (with Doctor approval of course). I take up to 3 mg Xanax with 3 times daily and 200 mg Tegratol 2 times daily.  It really works.  The burning has almost ceased.""",6.0,29
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""Been smoking for 45 years !! About a half pack or sometimes more a day. Started bupropion to quit. Had to take it about 3 weeks before it kicked in but almost overnight one day I had no desire to smoke. It felt like a miracle. No bad side effects. I have been smoke free for a month now and my husband still smokes so I am around it all the time. Still have no desire. Maybe not for everyone but certainly worth a try.And much cheaper than Chantix.""",10.0,38
Lortab,Back Pain,"""5 herniated discs here from L5-S1up. I take 1/2 tab every 2 hours and it makes life survivable. My thoughts and prayers are for all who suffer from chronic pain.""",8.0,34
Tramadol,ibromyalgia,"""I was recently dx w/ Fibromyalgia. I take 50mg of Tramadol when I&#039;m having a &quot;bad pain day&quot; which is about 3x per week. Tramadol seems to take the edge off the pain as well as increase my energy level and put me in a better mood. 
Downsides: it usually causes a mild upset stomach (for the first 30-60mins), it takes about an hour to kick in, and rarely it makes me a little nauseous. 
Overall, I&#039;m pleased with this drug. My provider had told me that Hydrocodone/Oxycodone medications will worsen my Fibromyalgia syndrome in the long run, but that taking Tramadol as needed is a good method of treatment.""",7.0,47
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I was in the ER because my chest was fluttering and I figured maybe its dehydration I have been nauseous and not able to drink without the feeling of nausea. I&#039;m 6 weeks pregnant. So they gave me zofran and benadryl via IV the lady pushed my medicines within seconds and my heart began racing and a warm feeling in my chest and I began shaking for a few hours feeling like death. I was cold and when I started feeling warm again I had goosebumps all over. I went to sleep and woke up because I was sweating so much in a cold sweat.
Later after I left the ER I started having sharp chest pains. I didn&#039;t know that the medicine they gave me would possibly cause birth defects. I&#039;m beyond mad. The nausea is gone but never again. I wouldn&#039;t recommend.""",1.0,3
Hypercare,,"""I LOVE Hypercare! I used all different kinds of deodorant to think of and NOTHING worked until one day I finally brought it up to my Dr. and had me try this and since have been SOLD! Even though my Health insurance covers it and co-pay is only $5 and Hypercare lasts 6 months for me and it&#039;s a tiny little bottle too!  Like everyone else says the first it&#039;s applied it stings and you WILL have to scratch, you get used it and that&#039;s totally tolerable for not sweating at all.""",10.0,0
Copper,Birth Control,"""So I barely got the IUD today. And it was the best decision ever. I read a whole bunch of other experiences so I freaked myself out, and went on youtube and just freaked myself even more. Honestly, the process of the insertion was not painful at all. My whole body was shaking because I was so nervous but it did not hurt. After I went home I started cramping a little. I got the IUD inserted at 1pm and Its almost 8pm and the cramps are a little painful but its nothing I cant handle. I would highly recommend this to any other girl who wants to get one. I am 22 years old and I had my daughter at 18, so I do not want children for a while because i am trying to focus on college and getting my degree so this was a perfect choice for me.""",10.0,11
Embeda,Pain,"""I was taking Opana ER 20 and was switched by my doctor to Emeda 30 1.2MG. I experienced a significant increase in pain level and break through pain occurred within 2-3 hours. Other adverse effects included sweating, nausea, and constipation.""",1.0,36
Paxil,Panic Disorde,"""Lifesaver drug!!!""",10.0,5
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I am a 44yr old woman. 4&#039;11&quot; starting weight 169. I started on Dec 26 only taking a half dose of the 37.5 mg. I did this about a week. The first few days I experienced  insomnia and faster heart beat but it didn&#039;t last long. I have lost 4lbs. The first week I was still eating more than I expected but now it seems to be holding longer throughout the day. I am drinking a lot of water. Partially because I have extreme dry mouth. I just started at the gym as well so I&#039;m hoping for some really good results in the coming weeks. I will continue this and keep updating.
PS One side effect I have noticed a significant change in, is loss of libido. I hope this is not a lengthy side effect. :(""",7.0,5
Aviane,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have been having a hell of a time finding the right b.c!! Major mood swings cramps nonstop bleeding no sex drive, but so far i like aviane im on my second month, i am no longer bleeding(first pack i did for awhile but my body had to adjust ) no moodswings normal sex drive,breasts a bit tender and larger (not mad about that) appetite a bit bigger but for me thats good I need the gain weight""",9.0,6
Geodon,Autism,"""Many children with the autism diagnosis suffer from sleep disorders as well.  Geodon in small doses is very effective in treating these disorders with minimal side effects.""",8.0,17
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This was my 5th colonoscopy and first with Suprep. Never got as clean before as I did with this one.  It took 5 hours to start working but once it started got clear very quickly.  Licked Italian ice between gulps to help mask the taste.  I did develop some nausea with both the first and second dose. Tried to walk around to get the Prep from my stomach into intestines where it works I was concerned about the hour drive to the surgical center,  but did not need to stop.  If you are doing the prep my advice is to try to relax, the prep will soon be over and the rest is easy!""",7.0,13
Allopurinol,Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy,"""Significant skin rash all over body with severe itching and swelling in ankles and calves.""",7.0,0
Risperidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""This is ahorrid med. Made me hallucinate and tons of other stuff""",1.0,6
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I was prescribed this medication twice in my life. The first time it was only for 3 days in the pills form and the only side effect that I experienced was the metallic taste but by day three it was completely gone. However a year later it was the complete opposite I had flu like symptoms, extremely nauseous and the metallic taste is worse than before. This time I&#039;m prescribed to the 7 day pill and I&#039;m on day four hoping that the discomfort will subside. Although the experience isn&#039;t the best the medication does work.""",6.0,6
Pregabalin,Neuralgia,"""I have suffered extreme damage to my trigeminal nerve on the left side of my face due to dental implants. I since had three teeth pulled and one implant taken out. My life was full of unbearable pain and suffering. After 17 doctors/dentists, I finally went to an neurologist who put me on Lyrica. After fighting with my insurance company for two weeks I  was approved.  Within one week I have minimal pain! It is a miracle for me. I take 25mg three times a day. Love it! Thank you!""",10.0,51
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""My gyno switched me from Teva (brand name) to a generic. The generic wreaked HAVOC on my moods. As someone who suffered from bad PMS already I was led to believe this would help. Did quite the opposite. Triggered months long depression and anxiety. I had preexisting problems with both that were exacerbated by this pill. After wasting at least $800 dollars seeing a shrink and going off of the pill I went to see a psychiatrist who put me on Lexapro which has made me feel a million times better. I know everyone reacts differently to different pills, but I would warn someone with a genetic predisposition to depression and anxiety to be VERY careful going on this pill. Doctors don&#039;t always care enough to listen before they prescribe medicine.""",1.0,8
Tussionex Pennkinetic,Cough,"""I&#039;ve read everyone&#039;s posts and am so jealous!  I&#039;ve been coughing for 5 days now, and haven&#039;t had a decent night&#039;s sleep for the last 6 nights!  Dr. prescribed this medicine 3 days ago, took it, and nothing.  Seriously, nothing!  Felt a little relief 10 hours later, but nothing like what everyone else here has experienced.  I&#039;m still coughing and miserable and am going to give it another try tonight.""",3.0,10
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""45 mg.Taking this med for depression and anxiety.Insomnia is my main issue. Mirtazapine doesn&#039;t help with insomnia at all. To me it&#039;s kind of a joke that this actually helps people sleep. I&#039;m very happy for those people. For myself, however, mirtazapine doesn&#039;t work AT ALL for sleep, and if anything, just gets me in this wierd grogged state w/ confusing thoughts and waking up from them constantly. It seems to have a very modest effect on depression and anxiety. It seems that I have had less anxiety overall, and i have random times where i get really depressed and then i snap out of it for an hour or two and attempt productive stuff.But honestly,I think it&#039;s just my own attitude change and not the med.Not many noticable bad side FX otherwise""",3.0,17
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""On the morning of my second pill of Tamiflu, I went to have my hair done. Hair salon used the same chemicals on me that they have been for over 8 years and had a severe skin reaction with the bleach, due to Tamiflu. I had purple hives all over my face, my lips were red and swollen, my upper torso was covered in a red burning rash and my scalp has burns and sores all over it. I contacted my urgent care facility who administered it to me and they said severe skin reaction is a side symptom. I stopped taking the Tamiflu at their advice. """,1.0,17
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have Mirena for over 6.5 years due to my heavy periods because of uterine myomas. I just replaced new one over a year ago. I had natural delivery of 3 kids, so extraction even with hysteroscopy and insertion was a &quot;piece of cake&quot; for me. Did not sense anything. The plus sides are that it does the job and I have no excessive bleeding nor get pregnant or having any physical discomfort at all. However, I have several other side effects. Bad mood, low sex drive, weight gain over 25 kg and never gone down (I got 10 kg in first 3 months after first insertion), insomnia (cannot sleep at all without sleeping pill), my migraine have worsening, all body swelling - particular face and eyes (like I was heavy crying)......""",5.0,10
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""On lithium 800mg, venlafaxine 300mg, mirtazapine 30mg and still nowhere near normal. Currently being treated for depression but have overwhelming anxiety. Am told that I have bipolar disorder. This episode of depression has been going on for 12 months. I wake up in turmoil and it goes on all day long, day in day out.""",5.0,19
Diosmiplex,Dietary Supplementation,"""I have only started taking this medication.  I have severe Chronic Venous Insufficiency.  I am having removal of the incompetent veins, but am hoping I can have improvement in my remaining vessel structure with this medication and reduce the current inflammation.""",9.0,4
Harvoni,Hepatitis C,"""I went through 3 treatments with the Pegasys medicines, once with a 3rd drug added - with  no success.  I was diagnosed in 1997. I had no physical effects for most of the that time. The Pegasys (i believe the riboviran was the hard part) really kicked my rear end,  my skin was pale and pasty looking.  I began Havovi March 20. I am now approaching the one month mark. The only side effect, which is minor, is I have been tired a lot. I had been getting that way about 4 months before I started Harvovi. Since then I have been feeling a bit less energetic. But at the same time, my appetite has improved dramatically. I didn&#039;t have much of an appetite before the treatment, now my appetite is back to normal.""",10.0,39
Versed,Light Anesthesia,"""I had Versed for a Colonoscopy ~14 years ago.  I was not told in advance I would be &quot;put out&quot; and my memory be erased.  After been hooked up to the IV, for pain management, the nurse said &quot;you don&#039;t want to remember this anyway.&quot;  I went out as the procedure started and woke up in recovery.  I went home and shook for 4 hours.  For the next 10 years or so my short-term memory was impaired. I attended a service school thereafter and had a lot of trouble remembering items for tests.  I normally do very well . I have reoccurring nightmares of the procedure (PTSD?).  This is terrible drug, it is immoral to erase one&#039;s memory without their full understanding in advance. I bear a lot of animosity towards the clinic.  I will never allow its use again""",1.0,0
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""Took Free Trial. Unfortunately, I guess I&#039;m one of the rare one&#039;s it&#039;s not working for. I&#039;m still hungry &amp; craving fried bologna, chocolate, taco&#039;s, etc. : (  I&#039;m really not that overweight but, still could lose about 20-lbs. I tried it &amp; I got a slight headache at first &amp; I have to admit I didn&#039;t feel like drinking a beer after work which I usually do. It also pepped up my mood, I felt like dying laughing over the craziest things that I thought was funny. As for the decrease in appetite maybe slightly but, I always eat small portions anyways, the bad thing is is that I do it all day long. It seems like it didn&#039;t make me eat as much all day though. More power to you guys that it worked for &amp; I&#039;m happy for you! I&#039;m going to try Phentermine.""",2.0,33
Azelaic acid,Rosacea,"""Used this for rosacea, which i thought was a shaving rash on my face. It immediately went far more red than before to the point where it was visible to others and on a larger area. I persisted and after a few days it was beginning to clear. The peeling is pretty severe and i seem to be flaking heavily everytime i rub my face. I will persist for another few weeks but it has definatley helped. 

Interesting to note that a tub of 15% 30g costs &pound;8 on the NHS or &pound;45 private wheras in the US it seems comparitely extortionate.""",8.0,2
Pramoxine,Hemorrhoids,"""It seemed to work at first, and ended up getting a refill and using it for almost a month, but it&#039;s been a couple weeks since my refill ran out and I have blood on the toilet paper again... Maybe it&#039;s my own fault for not eating enough fiber while I was using Proctofoam, but still it&#039;s frustrating.""",6.0,12
Baclofen,Neuralgia,"""I take baclofen for extreme pain in shoulder and arm due to compressed neck vertebrae. I had tried Flexeril and Robaxin and received no relief.  When I first began taking this I couldn&#039;t sleep, had a headache and as I read a review by another person - fell asleep mid sentence. My boss said I was hard to get to understand things but very agreeable. All are getting better. I have very vivid dreams now and wake about every 3 or 4 hours to go to the bathroom - that I was doing prior to the drug. What I call &quot;pee pee pads&quot; are very important but I used them prior to taking Baclofen. Overall, this medicine seems to help most of the time. I take it just before leaving for work just in case I might have trouble driving. Works well.""",8.0,25
Xiidra,Dry Eye Disease,"""Xiidra helps me but not so much with my dry eyes , it &#039;s expensive I just call Costco to reorder and I need to pay $350 with coupon ! , it&#039;s not caovered by my insurance :(""",5.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Skyla inserted 1 year ago. The first month, my belly was bloated, but it went down after. The insertion did not hurt me at all. I have one child, so I don&#039;t know if this is related or not. I like not having to worry about getting pregnant. I forget I have a IUD. My only issue is that I get regular blood spot outside of my cycle and that is not convenient as I basically lost half of my underwear collection, and not cool for my sex life. No one wants to have blood spots coming out of nowhere during sex! So that is really what concerns me the most about it, so I will schedule an appointment with gyno asap to know if it is normal. I did not have any other side effects, so I am happy with it.""",8.0,4
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Took tablet 10hrs after intercourse, and still have fallen pregnant!!!!! Not what we were wanting, I really hope people don&#039;t rely on this like we did! First and last time that we&#039;ll use this!""",1.0,0
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""6 foot male 210 pounds three months 180 pounds zero side effects. Great product.""",10.0,95
Acetaminophen,eve,"""I always use Tylenol when my kids have a fever, it works great!""",10.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""So far no complaints. I just started month 4 of being on this pill. The first month was strange. A lot of breakthrough bleeding but it wasn&#039;t terrible. Month two was a lot better. Sex drive is about the same if not BETTER! My periods are so light and almost none existent. I haven&#039;t noticed any type of weight gain with this pill. My mood hasn&#039;t changed much occasionally I&#039;ll be emotional but it happens. Everyone is different and this may not be for everyone. For me this pill works and i love it!""",10.0,9
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,None,"""I was on Yaz for 4 years, I really liked it. I didn&#039;t gain weight, but I did notice my period wouldn&#039;t start until right before I would be starting a new pack. I switched to the generic to save money and right away I noticed my period symptoms became much more severe then before. I then switched to Beyaz. I didn&#039;t notice it a first but my sex drive was diminishing, I first blamed it on stress but after 6 months I realized that something was really wrong. I went from having a very healthy sex drive to not having one at all, I was also a lot more moody then before. I really don&#039;t recommend anyone taking this medication. What&#039;s the point of being on birth control if your not going to WANT to have sex.""",2.0,13
Lactobacillus acidophilus,Clostridial Infection,"""I have had quite remarkable relief of severe bloating and sluggish bowel motility.  This had continued for three full months without relief. I was even begging for surgery to find out what was wrong.  My abdomen was so distended that my lung capacity (per spirometer) was 1/3 to 1/2 of normal, I got winded just climbing stairs at home and I could not sing (I&#039;m a choir director). I could not sit upright in a chair or car and I felt about 10 1/2 months pregnant! 
I had been on antibiotics for several weeks before this problem started. Within 3 days of starting prescription strength lactobacillus, I was back to wearing most of my regular clothes, was able to do a full day of errands without stopping, and could sing again and dropped 6.5 pounds.""",9.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I was on Tri-Sprintec for a year and a half. It&#039;s very effective against pregnancy, I believe it helped with acne. I didn&#039;t experience any weight gain, However, I did go through a very traumatic 4 month phase before I stopped taking it. Let&#039;s see,  I had anxiety attacks. I&#039;ve never in life had anxiety attacks, not even anxiety.  I was moody 21 days and happy the 5 days while on my cycle.  I was paranoid, scared, cried a lot and had rage.  I stopped taking tri sprintec, and boom, pregnant with twins.  But ever since I stopped taking tri sprintec, I haven&#039;t experienced any of those things yet, and my twins are 2 years old""",4.0,5
Xanax,Panic Disorde,"""I was diagnosed with &quot; Bilateral Sensorneural Conductive Hearing Loss&quot; severe nerve damage from the ear to the brain.  It caused me SEVERE Panic Disorder w/Agoraphobia and Major Depressive Disorder.  My brain is sending me mixed signals. We are still working on finding out why, or if, this nerve causes these disorders they started at the same time I started getting these blarring fog horn sounds in my ears 24/7. I took my 0.5 mg xanax about 10 days ago and OMG..for the 1st time in 3 yrs I slept, had no attacks which I had up to 6x a day, no depression, little to no mixed brain signals, no suicidal thoughts, I&#039;m starting to get functional, no crazy thoughts, I even went out of the house and socialized again ! :) I still need to be diagnosed though.""",9.0,49
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Been on Nexplanon since April 2015. Positives: Don&#039;t have to worry about daily or weekly birth control regimens. No pregnancy. 
Negatives: Bleeding! Bleeding and more bleeding. My normal cycle not on this drug was at most 5 days. When I first started on nexplanon my cycle was 7-8 days; which wasn&#039;t too bad. After 6 months cycle increased to more like 9-10 days and was more unpredictable. Now, almost a year in, I&#039;ve been on my cycle for 15 days. I&#039;m so over it! I really tried to give this drug a chance to adjust but it seems to just get worse as time goes on. Made an appointment for removal. Good luck! Lol.""",4.0,5
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I took lithium twice by with no other drugs. First for a few days. I stopped because it made me feel flat &amp; it more difficult to think of the right word to use. My vocabulary &amp; ability to articulate were noticeably worse. I took it again at my doctor&#039;s advice- 300 mg for one week, then switched to 600 mg. The day I took the 600 mg I was so angry that I wouldn&#039;t leave the house because I thought I&#039;d pick a physical fight (something I&#039;ve never done). I stopped taking it altogether, and now my memory is much worse than it&#039;s ever been (memory has always been a severe problem for me to begin with). I generally have a harder time getting anything done, speak a lot more awkwardly now, and have been pretty upset that Lithium made my life worse.""",1.0,30
Depakote ER,Epilepsy,"""I have been on Depakote ER for about a year. I have had JME since I was 14 and tried Lamictal from about age 25-30 and had seizures every 6 months.  Since I&#039;ve been on Depakote ER, I have not had any seizures, jerks, or funny feelings in my head!  It&#039;s  been a year, but the only bad thing is I&#039;ve gained 20 pounds.""",9.0,16
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""Had Colonoscopy yesterday with Propofol.   Heard about Versed &amp; asked about it.  Surgery Ctr.  said they had it, but Propofol was preferred because of the better recovery result.  Went out like a light.  Woke up in recovery bay &amp; felt pretty good after a few minutes.  Got home, started feeling dopey again, couldn&#039;t concentrate. No appetite. Forced myself to eat, but didn&#039;t help.  After 2 hrs, laid down and was out for 5 hrs.  Got up, had juice and jello.  After 2 hrs. had to go back to bed.  I&#039;m better today, still a bit weak.  My sister had same procedure recently.  She was knocked out &amp; came through fine. She may have had same drug with better results.  I&#039;m on Obamacare &amp; that&#039;s more bad than good.  Maybe Versed not allowed, who knows.""",3.0,10
Ultram,ibromyalgia,"""This medication did nothing for my pain. Had to stop taking Ultram after 5 days due to extreme agitation.""",1.0,18
Risperidone,Schizophrenia,"""I found this drug had a very good effect. The only let down is it makes you put on weight.""",8.0,38
Topamax,Obesity,"""I&#039;m definitely losing weight extremely fast with this medication. I took 25 mg at night the first 30 days and I&#039;m now on the start of the third month at 50 mg at night, also, 37.5 mg Adipex every morning. With Topamax I CANNOT eat. Everything I eat makes me sick. It definitely changes you&#039;re sense of taste and smell which has pretty much stopped my smoking. So, there are huge benefits just the side effects can be a little unbearable at times. I&#039;ve lost 28.7 pounds in 2 months""",5.0,41
Cephalexin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""Great on &quot;school sores&quot;""",8.0,7
Dovonex,Psoriasis,"""I have pretty bad psoriaisis all over my body since I was 5. I am in my 40&#039;s now. This stuff was amzing. It cleared up all my patches within a week and it took quite a while for them to start coming back after I stopped using it. 
Sadly, now I am out and unfortunately, you need a prescrip for this.""",10.0,18
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have been on Contrave for two weeks today. Starting weight was 256, I am down 7 pounds and weighed in at 249 this morning. I have had the side effects, but so far, they have all been tolerable. The only thing I have changed so far is my calorie intake. I try to stay around 1600 calories a day.""",10.0,10
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""I&#039;m no health guru by any means, however I caught my flu symptoms early on at day one &amp; tried to avoid going to the doctor. By day two I had been vomiting and experienced a hellish fever.I went to the doctor and was prescribed Tamiflu. The dosing stated I take two pills per day for five days. I pretty much googled home health remedies for the flu. And it all worked out along with Tamiflu. I took one pill in the morning after eating (atleast 10min later), kept myself well hydrated with water, orange juice &amp; ginger ale. I also made sure my protein intake was atleast 16grams. I took the second pill in the late evening after eating dinner &amp; drinking a full glass of water. So here I am of night three with the flu &amp; I feel great! I can breathe!""",10.0,6
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Started Chatix on April 17, 2013 with a quit date of May 1, 2013. Today is April 24th and my experience is going great. I never smoked much anyway, 3 to 6 smokes a day, but going through menopause and needing some relief requires me to stop smoking. I quit many times before cold turkey, but it seems this time has been the toughest because of other stressful situations in my life right now. But the Chantix has only given me an upset stomach and I can only remember one dream so far and it was quite pleasant. I had the experience another reviewer had...I was shopping!""",10.0,15
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I actually like this birth control. I was on Othro Cyclen Lo and it gave me horrible mood swings, only problem with this birth control was when I first started it I did throw up alot for no reason but I have been on it for 6 months and I love it, but I am switching to the Nuvaring because I can&#039;t remember to take the pill. The first time I went on this pill I gained 8 pounds in a month than I went off of it for a few months lost All the weight. Second time I went on I gained 9 pounds. I&#039;m not complaining because I did want to gain weight. I started off at 104 and I want to be 118 this pill does make you hungry and if you didn&#039;t eat you might get sick. I got very moody a week before my period but overall I love this pill.""",8.0,2
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I have been on this for 3 weeks. Lost 20 lbs, no exercise but have more energy and getting more things done. I have no side effects whatsoever.""",10.0,293
Thyroid desiccated,Underactive Thyroid,"""I was first treated with Levothyroxine for my hypothyroidism.  After 6 weeks of being on it, it had no effect whatsoever!  I asked my Doctor for Armour Thyroid and boy what a difference!  It&#039;s great!  Too bad also that labs use an outdated reference range of what is &quot;normal&quot; on TSH, T-4, and T-3 blood tests results.  Do your own research, because what the lab says is normal is not!""",10.0,76
Reglan,Migraine,"""I was given this medicine through an IV while visiting the ER for a migraine. Reglan gave me the worst feeling that I&#039;ve ever had. I had a major panic attack within minutes. I had weird thoughts and my body could not stop shaking, especially my legs. There was a pool of sweat under me. I felt trapped and thought I was going to die. I wanted to tear out the IV needle a leave. The panic only lasted 2 hours, but it felt like 2 days. I hope to never have that feeling again.""",1.0,19
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""Took levothyroxine for 32 years.  In last 3 years, the weight gain, bloat, insomnia and overall funk became unbearable.  Saw everyone is having similar trouble.  Quit, cold turkey, 2.5 months ago.  Feeling much better, immediately began losing weight.  They say stopping was supposed to be dangerous, but I had no issues.  Am not taking any other supplements.""",1.0,41
Afrin,Nasal Congestion,"""I like the product, but the new cap is terrible.  It took me a half an hour to get it off.  Finally had to use a knife.  Tell the whiz kids that come up with these ideas that there are a lot of us out there that don&#039;t have the strength of Hercules and are Rheumatoid Arthritis people.  We can&#039;t get the bottles open.""",10.0,0
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""I have been taking this drug for a few weeks now. I posted before this drug was a miracle after severe eye issues including blindness/corneal transplant. This drug is really working well. One of the side effects for me is its curbing my food cravings . I know it sound crazy  but I have lost 7 pounds in two weeks. There is a slight burning in my throat and it slightly numbs my taste buds for few hours. I had lapband surgery and lost 60 pounds but was stuck between 250-260 for last two years. I started taking these drops and I&#039;m suddenly starting to lose and I just have absolutely no cravings for sugar or sweets. At first I didn&#039;t even think it could  possibly be these eye drops but I have no other logical explanation.""",10.0,6
Azilsartan medoxomil,High Blood Pressure,"""I havd been taking Losartan 50 mg for 10 years. I had eclampsia with my second baby and never went back to normal. 5&#039;10&quot; 158 lbs very active 45 year old woman. I excersice and on low salt diet for years. It stopped working and my Cardiologist put me on Edarbi 80 mg. Worst drug I&#039;ve tried. I&#039;ve been on it for 3 weeks. My BP is getting higher and higher. Last reading of 180/100 today. From second dose I&#039;ve had chest pressure, shortness of breath, really bad back pain. Left arm pain... fluttering in my heart. I had never had any of this symptoms before. The only thing that has changed was Edarbi. I&#039;m really scared and seeing my doctor tomorrow to stop thus drug immediately. Not worked for me :(""",1.0,7
Armodafinil,Depression,"""This medicine is the only one to help me in my depression.""",10.0,39
Mirena,Birth Control,"""It&#039;s now been three months since I had the Mirena IUD inserted and I&#039;m glad I went for it. The insertion was not painful, although measuring the cervix was. However, the pain went away real quick. I had lots of cramping and spotting for the first six weeks, and since I&#039;m very sensitive, it made me a bit moody too. However, as it settles in, I&#039;m loving the convenience and the no-worry assurance of birth control, and I&#039;m very glad I got the Mirena.  Read a lot of negative reviews before I went for my appointment, but I felt like it was the right thing for me and I&#039;m glad I trusted my instincts. 
If you&#039;re thinking of getting one, just know that there is an initial adjustment period and things will get better if you just give it some time.""",8.0,200
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Okay so this is my first time having a YI I&#039;m 17 and I was so scared at first! I told my sister my situation and she recommended the monistat 7 saying the others didn&#039;t work. Well I&#039;m on night 4 right now and that pain is so horrible! The fact that you have to take the cream before bed makes it really hard for me to fall asleep. The pain gets so bad I have to distract myself so I won&#039;t burst out into tears. This has been such a long week and I dread every night I have to go to bed """,5.0,19
Desmopressin,Diabetes Insipidus,"""I love this medication, it works a lot better than the pill! I can go about 18 hours or so whereas the pill will last only a few hours, if that!""",9.0,13
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for over two months. BuSpar helps with day to day, general anxiety. That said, I don&#039;t feel that I can rely on this medication to stop a panic attacks. I still have agoraphobic feelings, and certain anxious thoughts (hypochondria type things) that haven&#039;t ceased since before starting this medication. 
Side effects I&#039;ve noticed: Lightheadedness. Moderate fatigue. Munchies, snackyness. Increased libido and depth of taste. 
Give it a try. Compared to SSRI&#039;s, it seems to be as effective without changing one&#039;s brain chemistry so drastically.""",7.0,33
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I&#039;m on my 10th week of the drug, and it usually takes 12-16 week to see the full effects.I apply it at nighttime, and sometimes apply a layer of moisturizer 15-30 minutes afterwards. It dried me out SO much in my first month and a half of use that I had to start skipping nights and use three layers of moisturizer. My skin burned when I would put on my lotion because it was THAT dry. I now use it everyday and still have 2-4 active breakouts at any given time. I also get A LOT of small whiteheads (those may be from shaving my face though) and I extract them myself, which probably isn&#039;t a good idea. My skin is definitely better on the medication than off, I just hope the results are better in 2-4 additional weeks of use.""",6.0,5
Doxylamine / pyridoxine,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""This is my third pregnancy. My previous pregnancies I had horrible nausea and vommitting. Took Zofran from the time I found out I was pregnant until the day I gave birth. With this pregnancy however Zofran wasn&#039;t working for nothing!!! Got prescribe Diclegis and took 1 at night (last night) made me very sleepy. Woke up and felt a million times better though. I haven&#039;t felt like this in months! I finally feel normal! This is a lifesaver my copay was $50 but it was worth every dollar! It&#039;s now 8:30pm the next day and I still feel pretty good off last nights pill. It did put me out like a light but reading other reviews the drowsiness shouldn&#039;t last long.""",10.0,6
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""I have been taking 100mg of Savella per day for about 6 weeks. Many of the side effects have subsided at this point and my fibromyalgia pain is minimal. However, my anxiety and moodiness has only increased. I occasionally take clonazepam, but it&#039;s so sedating and addictive, I don&#039;t want to take more than the prescribed 1mg per day. The first time in 10 years I have had minimal pain, but the anxiety and agitation are crippling at times.""",6.0,34
Metronidazole,Dental Abscess,"""I was prescribed 400mg to be taken 3 times a day for dental abscess and gum boil both of which didn&#039;t clear up previously despite taking 2 full courses of amoxicillin. After day two I was awaken by severe pain around my infected tooth and had to to take codeine and ibuprofen just to not to go crazy (this type of pain is an absolute terror). I noticed a strange sensation coming from the affected area and realised it was the abscess actually draining. It just shows how powerful and effective this drug is. You will read a lot of mixed reviews and stories of horrible side effects but don&#039;t get put off by it. it is safe and effective when taken as prescribed and it is better so suffer some minor inconveniences rather than indescribable agony.""",5.0,24
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I hate this so much. Although I had no pms symptoms, light spotting instead of a period, and never got pregnant once.  This is still the WORST birth control I&#039;ve ever been on. I used to have long, soft, smooth hair and because of this shit my hair is a grease pit. Even if i just got out of the shower it looks like I haven&#039;t showered in years. It&#039;s absolutely disgusting!!! I&#039;ve been off of this for 7 almost 8 months and my hair is still profusely greasy, I can&#039;t stand it. I&#039;ll never go back to this  birth control.""",3.0,1
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""This is the WORST damn injection do NOT GET it, 2 of my friends bled badly for 4 months after shots of this and I personally suffer a stupid condition that has no cure be warned. This will cause an autoimmune issue. Should be FDA banned""",1.0,4
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve always felt  like I live a totally parallel life to everyone around me - Never feeling like I am living a normal life. I was always way up or way down,  never a happy medium. Honestly, it was difficult to keep up the charade of tirelessly trying to hide what everyone but me already knew &amp; accepted - I was bipolar.  I have tried a flurry of medications in conjunction with my current medication, Adderall - as I have always been classic ADHD. The last medication I tried scared me from even trying any new medications as I suffered from some serious SE of Stevens-Johnson Synd. Reluctantly, I tried Latuda &amp; suddenly, my world was righted &amp; I feel normal. I&#039;ve never felt better in my entire life (aside from the headaches)  I&#039;m reborn baby !""",10.0,54
Doxepin,Anxiety,"""I started doxepin last night and I have insomnia and wake up several times during the night. I slept from 6:30pm til 7:30am, but still a little tired today, but I didn&#039;t wake up once. So, so far so good. I think I&#039;m going to be very pleased with this drug. It also helped a lot with my anxiety as well. I&#039;ve had zero side effects so far and hopefully won&#039;t have any. Good luck to everyone that takes it cuz for me after trying several meds, this seems to be the best one so far and without weight gain too. Most insomnia medication causes weight gain from the research I&#039;ve done and this one doesn&#039;t thank god because I&#039;ve just lost 110lbs and do not want to put any weight on now that I&#039;m at my perfect weight size for my height. I hope this helps.""",10.0,26
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the nuva ring, depo shot, 3 different brands of pills, condoms, and finally switched midwives and she suggested jolivette.  I am a newly married 26 year old elementary school teacher and athlete training for triathlons and I have been able maintain a lower weight.  I still have a sex drive although I have lost my period now for 3 months.  I&#039;m currently an athletic size 10 so weight is not an issue there. The loss of a period leads to having to take monthly pregnancy tests but I&#039;d rather have to take those than having a period or a child with fas.  The only complaints are tender breasts practically constantly and 2-3 constant acne spots on my chin.  Easily covered with foundation.""",9.0,10
Homatropine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""It slows the cough down, but doesn&#039;t cut it out completely. I was given this medicine for the Flu, and it did help with my body aches. Doesn&#039;t make me go to sleep like I had hoped.""",7.0,2
Zolmitriptan,Migraine,"""I have been having migraines since I was very young and now 60. I found  I couldn&#039;t travel anywhere and couldn&#039;t go out in the sun. I&#039;ve have been taking zomig for 4 years and usually  it just stops my migraine  straight  away must admit it has given me my life back . But yesterday  while I was driving a long distance  it came on quick 
And zomig didn&#039;t work as well, I think I  took it to late, when I finaly got home in agony all the side afects started I felt realy ill my throat closed and pain shot around my neck and back. Hopefully this won&#039;t happen again.""",9.0,2
Clorazepate,Anxiety,"""My doctor put me on this for agoraphobia.  Due to high levels of stress associated with having 3 teenagers in the house, as well as one of them with behavioral problems and another with medical problems, my dose has to be upped.  It seems to have NO effect whatsoever once the anxiety hits high levels (and then take it).  If I take my dose of 15mg about 20 minutes BEFORE I know something will happen (such as leaving the house) my anxiety is much lower.""",8.0,36
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""The depo shot went really well for me. The first time I got the shot I did bleed for about a month, but for the next year and a half I did not bleed at all. After that I never really had any cramping or anything like that. The only bad thing is that you can only take it for up to 2 years, so now I have to find a new birth control.""",10.0,10
Propranolol,Anxiety,"""Propranolol seems to only slightly help with anxiety for me. Sometimes when I get REALLY stressed my blood pressure and pulse will get pretty high, I find propranolol more useful for that situation.""",5.0,15
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""Some of these experiences are quite alarming! I never experienced the really harsh side effects such as depression, suicidal thoughts and any other bad side effects. I&#039;ve been taking Concerta ever since I was 8. I was taken off of Concerta when I was 21 and I actually went down hill after that. I lost a lot of my friends and I can&#039;t control my thoughts, day dreams and mood swings and my performance at my job declined rapidly to the point where I almost lost it. I am 23 now and just got back on Concerta and am super happy with how it has organized my mind! .""",10.0,43
Tramadol,Pain,"""I was prescribed Tramadol after a herniated disc in my lower back and 50mg gives me great pain relief for about 6 hours.  If the pain is really bad then 100mg works wonders as well.  I have not experienced any negative side effects.  This medicine also puts me in a GREAT mood and helps with some symptoms of depression which makes it much easier to get through the day. I would recommend Tramadol to anyone experiencing pain.""",10.0,317
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""Gained 30 pounds while on prednisone.  It was my 5th medicine to try. I was skeptical but it actually worked. Pristiq made me so sleepy and in a constant state of lala land. Gained 30 pounds while on prednisone and Started pristiq at the same time. I have gone a year and a half and still haven&#039;t lost the weight. It&#039;s different for everyone, and weight gain isn&#039;t normal, apparently. I tapered off the 100mg almost a month ago and now I have so much energy! On the meds I was still depressed but was ok with it. off the meds, I&#039;m attacking the issues head on and trying to make up for the last 1.5 year stupor. I&#039;d just had enough of missing out on life. Good meds if you want to sleep thru life and just not have to think about issues anymore.""",8.0,21
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""It Definitely calms me down... But it also makes me sleepy.""",10.0,10
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I&#039;m a 22 yr old female who has been on countless medications for my aniexty/depression combo. After my mother told me alprazol was the only medication that helps her I decided to get a perscription as well. I work two very different, stressful jobs. I have blacked out before at one of these places after a severe anixety attack. Now before I go into work, I take half a pill  (.50mg) and it really helps me get a grip on my anxiety before it gets out of hand. Halfway through my workday, I&#039;ll take the second half of the pill if I&#039;m struggling. It has also definitely helped me with my awful irritability.""",10.0,6
Paroxetine,Depression,"""I am on Paxil for depression for the second time in my life. This last week I have had a lot of things going on and have missed taking all of my medicines, even Paxil, for several days. I have experienced a lot of side effects from these missed doses and did not put it together until today. Works great for the depression when I take it right.""",10.0,62
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I went 21 years with never havin a yeast infection and then had 3 within like 2 months. This is the only medicine I have ever been given and it worked immediately. I took 3 (extremely small pills) one day and if symptoms continued I would take 3 more in 3 or 5 days. I never needed the second dose because it always cleared up. It provides great relief.""",9.0,41
MiraLax,Constipation,"""I had miralax after a surgery last week. I took it once daily, it didn&#039;t produce a bowel movement for 6 days but when it did the stool was soft and came out without straining which is good because I had open heart surgery. I will continue to take it until I am off of the pain medication which last time I was on it caused a horrendously painful softball size poop.""",10.0,39
Prozac,Panic Disorde,"""Cured my panic disorder, which was huge. Also levelled me off emotionally. But...sexual disfunction is definitely an issue. I also seem to have a lack of empathy for others that I don&#039;t like. Overall, though, I&#039;ve been helped by this med.""",7.0,29
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""While I was pregnant my breasts didn&#039;t grow. I also didn&#039;t breastfeed, it&#039;s has been 5 months that I had my baby. I stared using Nuvaring 2 MONTHS AGO AND MY Breasts STARTED TO GROW. I WENT FROM A (B) TO A PERFECT (C). I LOVE NUVARING.  I ALSO DON&#039;T GET MOODY.""",10.0,0
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""I was prescribed 4 tables 500mg. I took them back to back since taking it as a single dose was too much for me. Not even a couple hours later, I felt a really bad stomach pain. I ran to the rr thinking I just needed to use it, but I did vomit. TWICE. it was a horrible feeling/experience. But if the antibiotic helps then its worth it.""",7.0,0
Tacrolimus,Atopic Dermatitis,"""My dermatologist prescribed Protopic 0.1% for a psoriasis related rash on my face.  Steroid creams would give noticeable results after 1 application.  The Protopic took about 2 days before I noticed a significant difference.  By the 3rd day, I realized the Protopic was really working well.  I am very happy with this medicine.  It works better than the steroids without the side effects, and the effect seems to last longer.  I can get by with one application every couple of days now.  I do notice a little itching when using, but other than that, I have not noticed any side effects.""",9.0,39
Formoterol / mometasone,moterol / mometasone),"""I&#039;ve been asthmatic for the past 5 years. During the last 6 months or so my asthma has really gotten out of control, to the point where I was borderline abusing my rescue, inhaler, a average of 6 times per day. I recently started working out again and within 20 minutes of light to moderate power walking on the treadmill I would have to rush back to the car overwhelmed with wheezing, a tight sensation in my chest, my head pounding, struggling to take a breath, gasping for air. I finally had enough and decided to be proactive and see a allergist! He checked my vital signs and realized that a had lingering wheeze and gave me a sample of Dulera, two puffs daily. This is a miracle! """,10.0,34
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,None,"""I have only been on Tri-Sprintec for 20 days now so I am trying to give it a little longer, as I know it takes a while for your body to regulate it. However, it is very hard. I went from being very happy to depressed and moody within a week of starting it. I now have very little patience, which makes me feel terrible, especially because I have a dog and work with children and I want to be patient with them. I also have had an increase in acne since starting it. Painful cramps (which is why this was prescribed to me in the first place--to eliminate cramps) and weight gain. The worst part is that I have had a full period for 20 days straight, not just spotting. This pill is negatively effecting my life and my relationship. I hate it.""",1.0,0
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got the nexpanon inserted a month after giving birth, during that month I lost all my baby weight. After that I gained it all back and then some, I&#039;ve worked out and watched my portions but nothing has helped. I don&#039;t have a period but I also breastfeed so it could be due to that. The only good thing about the birth control is that it works. It has also caused terrible depression and mood swings.""",3.0,13
Amitriptyline,Insomnia,"""I am on 50 mg at night for pain and sleep. I sleep so well that I am sleeping 16-18 hours. I sleep all night then pretty much all the next day. I can&#039;t seem to stay awake!!!""",8.0,68
Diclofenac / misoprostol,Osteoarthritis,"""I just started Arthotec 75 mg two days ago. I can&#039;t believe that after 2 pills I was feeling no pain. My legs were working, I could walk normally, my spine wasn&#039;t hurting and my feet were pain free. This is a new life for me. I have been in constant pain for a long time and needed injections in my feet and spine to cope. I am ready to tell the world how well this is working for me.""",10.0,116
Paroxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been very unsure and reluctantly gave in to trying paroxetine as a first anti-depressant I&#039;ve ever tried. Before I took them my moderate depression (triggered by several major life changes with a huge amount of stress) quickly developed into more severe depression and anxiety.  I thought honestly &#039;anything has to be better than how I&#039;m feeling&#039;. And after months of the box of paroxetine sitting in my drawer which was prescribed by my doctor, I knew I had to try.  And I am happy to share that my anxiety was reduced 90% from the second day.  What a surprise and a huge relief.  The depression symptoms are lifting after only one week.  So I am highly praising this medication.  I feel the benefits I&#039;ve so far experienced far outweigh the mild side effects.""",9.0,15
Loestrin 24 Fe,Acne,"""Absolutely hated this birth control pill. Within a few days of taking it, the cystic acne started and I read some reviews urging people to stick with it and it&#039;d get better, so I did for 6 months, but this wasn&#039;t the case for me. My skin got worse.. A lot worse. My skin wasn&#039;t great to begin with, but it was horrible on loestrin. Whole face covered in under the skin bumps and large cystic acne on cheeks and chin. Been off of it for almost 4 months and I can&#039;t seem to get the acne gone now. So frustrating. No other side effects""",1.0,4
Doxycycline,Acne,"""This is far from the godsend every one else has claimed it to be. I&#039;m two months in and have witnessed almost no results, other than the zits are less large and less painful. But in no way are their less zits. As an added &quot;bonus&quot;, my acne scare like never before. The scarring is impossible to get rid of and impossible to cover up. My acne was only moderate, so I had expected it to work. I&#039;m frustrated, and disappointed. This was my last hope.""",5.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I had taken this medication before so I thought I knew what to expect. I&#039;m 24 and have tried various types of BC. Although the patch was less inconvenient then taking a pill daily, the side effects weren&#039;t worth it. I immediately gained 3 pounds (within the first week), I broke out ALL over my face, I&#039;ve had three large cysts on my face, it made me irritable and caused severe insomnia. My dermatologist and I were both surprised with how much acne it gave me. Absolutely wouldn&#039;t recommend this product to anyone, ever!""",2.0,0
Macrobid,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I suffer from recurring urinary tract infections and Macrobid has always worked fast and really well. I&#039;ve noticed after prolonged use though my body has developed a bit of an immunity to it and doesn&#039;t work as fast anymore. Also it now gives me yeast infections so I have to try something else.""",7.0,32
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Nuva Ring for about a week now. I was on birth control pill and I found that I hated taking a pill everyday, so I did some research on the ring and decided to do a three month trial and so far I love it. It&#039;s nice to not have to worry about taking a pill everyday. I love it!""",9.0,2
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I am 27 years old, dedicated smoker since age 17, and recently quit with the aid of Chantix. During my first week I suffered a lot of anxiousness and stomach problems, but after persisting with the recommended dose my body caught on. I continued to smoke through my first month taking Chantix during which the feeling of &#039;needing&#039; a cigarette became less and less frequent. I had very lucid and bad dreams during this month. After smoking a pack and a half on the 23rd of November I decided that I was done, so the next morning I didn&#039;t smoke anymore and I have not smoked since. Since I quit smoking the bad dreams have given way to very lucid good dreams. I still experience a little stress from time to time, but that&#039;s normal stress. Thanks Chantix.""",9.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Alright ladies I&#039;m here to tell you a mirena experience that was actually pleasant! I was 18 and I got it inserted last July (2014). Most people experienced a horrible, painful insertion but this can be prevented! Before I had it inserted I told my OBGYN to numb my cervix ( she used a spray and within 30 seconds I was good to go ). The whole procedure took less that 1 minute and 30 seconds. Afterwards I felt No craps, no nausea, no headache and even to this day no weight gain. However, after I got mirena I got my period 2 weeks later. At first it was like an ordinary period, but it didn&#039;t end like one because I spotted for a whole month straight But after that I&#039;ve been period free for almost a year. I love this thing. I trust it so much.""",9.0,13
Gabapentin,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""excellent for alcohol withdrawals and also for abstaining from alcohol as far as I&#039;m concerned though it does not help me sleep better... maybe I&#039;m just too hyper active""",7.0,36
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""Cymbalta worked for me for years and then, all of a sudden, just stopped working. This is day 8 of Brintellix. Suicidal ideation went down significantly but side effects are awful. I&#039;m hungry all the time and thinking about food the minute I finish eating. Also, I haven&#039;t read this as a side effect before, but I believe I&#039;m having some sort of allergic reaction as my limbs won&#039;t stop itching. I even took Benadryl for a couple of nights but without much relief. Is anyone else experiencing a similar side effect.""",5.0,61
Anastrozole,"Breast Cancer, Metastatic","""Was diagnosed in Aug 2014 with stage 4. Had radiation and then Anastrzole Jan 2015. Nausea for 2 weeks, joint pains still, warm showers work with alleve for me night before and one during day.  Also I realized that a cane made quite a difference in hip/recovering neck surgery. I don&#039;t use it as much around house but on concrete (parking lots) areas is a must. I think the pressure was too much without it at first and delayed the healing as I am much stronger now. ***The weight gain is terrible/ 3 lbs a month and insomnia.*** Weeks watching food  (that&#039;s why a 7 rating) intake/limiting no difference at all and lots of water and walking. Still feel much stronger though and breast tumors have not increased. May 16 2017 also xgeva once a month injection""",7.0,6
Naloxone,Reversal of Opioid Sedation,"""Product works as expected, very similar to auto-injected allergy medicines. Liquid is visible through clear glass window in center of unit that shows whether or not product is still in usable condition, instructions are written on side of container.  Verbal instructions begin as soon as you begin step 1 by removing the cap, follow each step, up through, and including injection, and calling emergency help.  Comes in approximately 1/2 inch wide rectangle shaped plastic case is about 2X3 inches.  
My script came w/two autoinjectors and one test unit for training, which is great.  All these came in a canvas travel pouch with a CPR mouth barrier and rubber gloves.""",10.0,0
Vicoprofen,Pain,"""Was prescribed following surgical tooth extraction. Worked good, let me finally get some rest, albeit after getting sick for the first dose. I get sick on the first dose of most pain meds tho, pretty sure it&#039;s common.""",8.0,7
Mesalamine,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""It has been great. Works a treat.""",10.0,4
Rifampin,"Tuberculosis, Latent","""This is a very intense antibiotic with persistent side effects. I have been on this medication for one month and continue to experience nausea and vomiting. I have been fortunate to not experience reddening of my saliva or tears, but other body fluids have changed. My hepatic enzymes have more than doubled baseline values and continue to climb. It does its job well, but it is a tough 4 months to get through.""",5.0,16
Hydrocodone / ibuprofen,Pain,"""Oh it&#039;s great for pain.""",10.0,13
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;m starting on my 2nd set of Euflexxa injections..  My first series was 6 months ago.  I didn&#039;t think it helped my knees very much but thinking back over the last 6 months, I&#039;ve had  very little discomfort in my knees.  I&#039;ve hiked and played tennis all summer so maybe it did work!  I&#039;m just now feeling the discomfort returning..so I&#039;m now going in for another &#039;round&#039; of shots . The shots are not painful for me...just a little uncomfortable but not real pain. My insurance pays for the injections.   I&#039;m 62 and have bone on bone in both knees.  Just hoping to put off TKR for a while.""",6.0,77
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Focused on the positive reviews. Did the same day prep began at 4:30 AM, colonoscopy at 12:30 PM. First 6 oz bottle with water and Peach Mango crystal light. 2 16 oz bottle of water within an hour. BM within 30 min. Same dose at 8:45 AM. Of course fatigued, light headache since no food. Day before light breakfast light lunch and light dinner. Gatorade in evening. Overall went as expected and recommend over two day prep.""",9.0,11
Benzonatate,Cough,"""It has done NOTHING for my cough from pneumonia.""",1.0,8
Lodine,Osteoarthritis,"""I was on cymbalta. It worked some, but there were many times it wasn&#039;t too spectacular. I have very little or no pain when I take the Lodine 2x a day. There are times I only take it once a day because if my stomach is off, it can bother it. Otherwise, it works better than anything else I&#039;ve been on.""",9.0,22
Lovenox,Deep Vein Thrombosis,"""Pain with the injection""",8.0,16
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""Ripped my gastro calf muscle playing tennis...Ouch..very painful and hard to sleep at night.  Vicodin helps for mostly on the outside of the injury but not too much within the deep damaged tissue for me.  I&#039;d say about 85 percent or so, just enough to ease off the majority of pain for comfort at bedtime.""",8.0,12
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""I felt like this medicine actually helped a lot. I was nervous to take it because of the reviews &amp; side effects, but it ended up being ok.

The very next day after taking the medicine I felt 70% better. 

The only side effect I had was some diarrhea. I ate with this medicine and I felt it helped a lot.""",9.0,5
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""within the first two months on acutane my acne got much much worse but after that it got much bettter although it did leave behind many scars due to the severity of my acne because of the medicine in the first two months ... if I knew this would happen I would&#039;ve just let my acne play out without the acutane""",5.0,11
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""It took about 10 weeks but then all of a sudden. Bam. I feel great. Initial side effects were turture""",9.0,39
Selegiline,Depression,"""Emsam is by far the best antidepressant I have come across in over 20 years of treatment in which I have been given everything under the sun. Welbutrin was ok but was weak, edgy and stops working after about 6 months. I have been on Emsam twice now for stints of about a year each. Unlike other antidepressants it doesn&#039;t have that plastic, fake agitaged feeling to it. Feels like natural emotions. It cuts my depression roughly in half. Still suicidal often, but not every moment of every day. I have a severe skin reaction to the adhessive that looks horrific but its worth it. Other than that and worsening insomnia it really doesn&#039;t have side effects. Well worth the rash. I have to stay at 6mg because the higher doses produce psychosis in me.""",9.0,57
Zithromax,Bronchitis,"""The Z-Pak took away all of my symptoms. It feels great not to have to cough all the time now.""",10.0,76
Hyaluronan,Osteoarthritis,"""Had my fourth and final shot 3 days ago. Walked 2.25 miles this morning about 95% pain free. I was told it does take time to get the full effect, and I sense it is really starting to kick in. Hopeful and grateful.""",9.0,34
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I have been using cialis for nearly two years. I was diabetic for 12 years. Thank goodness last 10 months I am out of it. More importantly I am a heart patient. Cialis never interfered in my heart condition. I take 5 mg everyday prescriped for BPH. My intercourse course lasts as long as I want. Typically an hour and can go longer than that. Unfortunately I am 61 and my partner also 61. Due to the age the female body constitution does not allow her to have intercourse for such a long time and her vaginal area gets dry  and my partner becomes uncomfortable. It is an amazing pill, Viagra I tried for 6 months, it is no match to cialis. """,10.0,50
Effexor,Depression,"""What can I say about this drug, I&#039;ve been off it a year and still don&#039;t feel right. When I was on it it did not feel it helped with my depression. but My main problems started when trying to stop taking this drug, it made me hallucinate, I thought people where trying to kill me And i got weird electric shocks in my head (it got that bad I checked my self into mental health unit and they would not let me out for 2 weeks). I had to go back on the drug and come off it very slowly over about 3 months. I think now I have PTSD. Before taking this drug I only ever had depression and anxiety, but now I&#039;m a total wreck I&#039;ve lost my job my gf I&#039;ve still not got over the shaking. I was only on a low dose for a short period of time.""",1.0,15
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been battling MDD for about ten years now and I&#039;ve been on and off many different medications.  My biggest complaint with most of them was the fatigue.  I&#039;m only 24, but while I was on this medication it was hard for me to keep up with my friends that were similar ages.  I was always tired, always taking naps and still going to bed early. With Brintellix, the fatigue is GONE! It&#039;s easier for me to wake up, I can do more during the day without wanting to take a nap and having more energy has given me the opportunity to start exercising again.  I do have a bit of stomach upset while taking it, but it is mild and, frankly, a smile price to pay when considering all the good Brintellix does for me.""",9.0,123
Skyla,Birth Control,"""The skyla is my second form of IUD, I had the copper one expel before. It hurt significantly more the second time, causing me to scream during the couple of seconds during the actual insert, and being unable to be coherent, walk, or move much at all after. Comparing to when I broke my foot as a child, I would say the IUD insertion and the half hour after were worse. I would say it&#039;s still worth it to not have to fight with the pharmacies and my insurance every month for the pill, and then forget to take it anyway. I would advice trying to be as relaxed as you possibly can during the insertion, and make sure you have a good breakfast beforehand, and not forget to eat at all before like I did, because that just makes relaxing all the harder.""",8.0,1
Promethazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I absolutely live by Promethazine.  I keep it on hand when I&#039;m nauseated. It&#039;s such a versatile medication. It sedates you but not in the way that benzodiazapines or narcotics do.  

Lastly, whenever I go out drinking, I take this at the end of the night along side a bottle or 2 of water..I wake up the next day not hungover or nauseated!  It&#039;s a fabulous hangover &quot;cure&quot;!!  ;)""",10.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Finishing up my first month with the Nuva ring. Maybe I&#039;m being too quick to judge but so far my experience has only been great. I haven&#039;t had any weight/appetite gain, mood swings or massive fatigue. I believe it has slowed down the rate at which my super annoying few stray chin hairs grow in (seriously, I used to have to pluck like 6-7 coarse hairs outta my chin every other day for the last 4 years). It hasn&#039;t decreased my sex drive... If anything it&#039;s increased it. I have had tender breasts since inserting it, but I&#039;m actually a big fan of that feeling. My boobs are noticeably bigger and it makes me feel really sexy. It hasn&#039;t fallen out and I&#039;ve had plenty of vigorous sex with my partner. I certainly hope things stay in this way. Try it""",10.0,9
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I am a 36 year mother of one who has been married for 21 years to a wonderful man who endured years of my manic episodes, anger problems, hateful behavior. I knew that certain mental illnesses ran in my family, and they all started in the late twenties to early thirties. I ignored my symptoms for a long time, and doctors tried other medications. Mostly I would just try to get through the day without screaming at people. I was self- destructive and it was ruining my marriage. My new doctor put me on this medicine at 200 mg a day and it has changed my life. I feel like my old self, none of those terrible highs and lows. I am depressed/ bi-polar. I&#039;m so thankful for this medication, and so is my husband and daughter!""",10.0,7
Dalmane,Insomnia,"""I have taken Dalmane 15 mg. since I had breast cancer in 2008.Worked great getting to sleep and staying asleep. I continued using it since I had several surgeries in the past years. This year I wanted to stop taking it. I didn&#039;t know after 4-5 weeks you are tooked on them, they are that addictive.It took me almost 3 months to ween myself off them with my doctors help. Dropping a night use every two weeks and using Benadryl on that night until I wasn&#039;t using them anymore. I would try another med. if I never they were do had to stop.""",10.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I&#039;m 18 and have had pretty awful acne since I was 12. My doctor prescribed Tri-Sprintec mainly for the acne, but also for period regulation and birth control. In the 2 weeks I&#039;ve been taking it, I haven&#039;t experienced any of the mood swings or breast tenderness/growth that others have. I&#039;ve gained a few pounds, but I&#039;m home from college and so eating poorly and not exercising, so I can&#039;t really blame that on the birth control. My acne has gotten 10 times worse since starting, with lots of breakouts on my forehead, chin, and around my mouth which used to be completely clear. As frustrating as it is, I&#039;ll stick with it for a few months and hope that my body adjusts and the acne clears up!""",5.0,3
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;ve only been on Celexa for 5 days. I understand that this will not be an entirely accurate review of the medicine, because it takes about 4 weeks to get the full effect, but my experience is worth sharing for those just starting.

Reason for being prescribed:
-anxiety associated with emotional stress
-depression (seasonal)
-inability to sleep due to anxiety
-panic attacks (only about 5 in a 2 month period)

Days 1-2: 10 mg - felt awful. I felt anxious, foggy-headed, weird...
Day 3: I was quiet, but full of energy. Some trouble sleeping (woke up in the middle of the night)
Day 4: Tired because I didn&#039;t sleep well that night. Midday exhaustion. Somewhat antisocial. Still &quot;myself&quot; though.
Day 5: General good mood, positive. Productive.  """,7.0,140
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Had skyla inserted 12/2/16 for my insanely bad cramps . The NP at my office did the procedure.. the insertion was like an extremely bad cramp.. I felt fine when I left but walking to my car I became week and dizzy and ended up throwing up in the parking lot. I had to stay there for about 30 minutes till I felt good enough to drive..  the rest of the day I was fine. The next morning I woke up with such terrible gut wrenching pain and a lot of bleeding .. I call my doctor they had me come in for an internal to see if it was in place (it was) over the next three weeks I was in so much pain and bleeding I called to have it removed on 12/23/16. My body had half expelled skyla and I was told I was lucky it didn&#039;t puncture my uterus.""",2.0,1
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""Very effective in stimulating a BM. However, this medicine can cause bad stomach cramps, bloating and nausea. I&#039;m used to this as I have had constipation my whole life so take laxatives a lot. However, I would only take this if more natural methods of relieving constipation aren&#039;t working. Definitely do not take this medicine if you are out or working the next day! you won&#039;t feel well.""",7.0,5
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I really really enjoy using this. I&#039;m 17 and I am now on my period from the 2nd cycle. The only downside is sometimes it would feel like it itches but turns out its the area around it. Also, my cramps are horrid right now but i think this is a very effective contraceptive.""",9.0,19
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 39 years old, have never been pregnant and had my Mirena inserted a month ago. I got it hoping to get lighter periods and an increased sex drive. I had been taking birth control pills, which can negatively affect your sex drive.

I took a Xanax and a Darvocet before the insertion and still found it quite painful with cramping for two days.  Then I had spotting and mild cramping for a week.  Now I have been bleeding almost as heavily as a normal period for about a week (longer than they used to last).

I am very excited for this adjustment period to be over and to stop bleeding. As for side effects, my skin is actually clearer than before and I%u2019m always moody anyway.""",6.0,18
Triazolam,Not Listed / Othe,"""This medication will definitely help you sleep.  I have used Triazolam off and on over the last 6 years.  Every time, I have had many occasions where some were missing.  I originally thought someone else was taking them from me.  After I read that sleepwalking, driving and other activities are side effects of Triazolam, I have realized that it is me.  I have been told that I get up in the night, yet I have no recollection of any of this.  I have had a rash and intense itching that appears to be caused by taking too much of the triazolam.  Over the last eight days, I have apparently taken additional pills during the night that total an excess of 8 pills.  This does not happen every night.  However, some nights I apparently take more than two""",8.0,14
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve have nexolanon in since the end of this February. I didn&#039;t have my period the first two months, but since then have had light bleeding during the allotted time of my normal periods. Sometimes I&#039;ll randomly spot here and there, which can get a little annoying. The only side effect that I&#039;ve really noticed is my mood swings. Other than that I love this product! I&#039;ll be renewing it oncey three years is up. It really is hard to determine whether or not nexolanon is right for you. Everyone reacts different so my advice is to try it out, and if it doesn&#039;t work for you then just get it removed. Good luck!""",8.0,2
Debrox,Ear Wax Impaction,"""I would not buy this product ever again. After applying drops as instructed I have lost hearing in that ear. I now have to go to an ear specialist to see what the problem is and if it can be restored.""",1.0,7
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""Very helpful for spasms of lower back.  A little occ. dizziness the only side affect plus some drowsiness early in the course of treatment.""",9.0,50
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""this treatment is the best to kill any bacteria in your body
I treat my urine tract infection,star taking the medication 5 pm 
by 9 pm was a relieve no pain at all and be able to urinate with out any discomfort always you have to fallow up all step after this treatment ,drink lots of water,very happy no upset stomach at all.""",10.0,35
Norco,Back Pain,"""I found Norco to be highly effective in keeping my back, shoulder, and neck pain under control and still allowing me to function as a professional (at least for the most part).  I have taken Norco on and off over the last three years due to a series of accidents. I have taken Norco as my only source of pain medication, and, I found it was pretty easy for me to leave behind once the the injury was healed.  I had two surgeries this summer (June and July).  I began taking Norco in April, and had shoulder surgery in June and continued on the Norco.  In July I had spinal surgery and was put on Dilaudid and MS Contin for four weeks.  At the end of the four weeks my withdrawal symptoms were exceedingly painful, both physically and mentally.""",10.0,54
Valacyclovir,"Herpes Simplex, Suppression","""I&#039;ve been using Valtrex for suppression and have not had an outbreak in 1.5 years using it. It&#039;s a life saver. Hoping to take it daily for the rest of my life. If anyone has been taking it daily for suppression please chime in, I wanted to know if it has effected anyone in a bad way. I did read one review where someone was using it daily as a suppression for 14 years and it worked and he didn&#039;t have an outbreak once but he ended getting allergic reaction and had to
stop using it. What a bummer! But yes Valtrex is a life saver.""",10.0,30
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""First time using this prep and it does work much better than others. It is the most disgusting, fowl tasting thing I&#039;ve ever had. If I have to use it again I may try some of the tips I&#039;ve seen here like the lemons.  After getting 1st dose down it took about 45 mins to start.  The second dose was the hardest to get down.  I guess because I knew how bad it was going to be.  Almost didn&#039;t keep it down.  Drinking this and the 32 oz of water in an hour makes you bloated for sure.  I did get a headache but that may have come from being dehydrated which I was by the time I got to my appointment.""",8.0,10
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I didn&#039;t think it loxalate could help me, I thought my bad life choices and my past and future was just something I had to live with. I didn&#039;t see myself as depressed, I just thought I had stuffed up my life.
I thought when I told my Dr that I was feely down he would question me intensively.
Not so !  He just handed me a small questionnaire with about 10 questions on how I was feeling ,,,, multi choice answers numbered 1 to 5 
My score result suggested I was depressed and he prescribed me 10mg loxa late tablets.   I felt relieved for the first few days, but then it took more than 2 weeks for the tablets to start. Now after 5 weeks I&#039;ve gone from feeling 3 out of 10  to 6/10.  I never miss a tablet and I stopped my occasional alcohol drink""",10.0,28
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""So I&#039;ve just had my IUD for about 2 weeks now. The cramping is no exaggeration. It is very painful and does feel as if it was a contraction coming on. My period has lasted now for about 12 days and doesn&#039;t seem to be subsiding. I will give this a try for 3 months and if theres no improvement will need to change to a different method. I have a 22 yr old and a 14yr old and the only good thing about the paragard is the fact that I don&#039;t have to worry for 10 yrs.""",5.0,1
Loestrin 24 Fe,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have been on this pill on two separate occasions and both times have been exactly the same but I am still on it..the routine for this pill is - the first 3 months you gain weight and it is impossible to get it off. In that time don&#039;t even try it wont happen, it&#039;s stuck there until after the three months. Then if you try it will start to fall off again. If you don&#039;t take this pill the same time every day you will get some breakthrough bleeding but nothing too crazy just some spotting....sometimes I think it has made me more emotional but who knows .... sex drive is way up....really light periods. Scary sometimes you don&#039;t know if you are pregnant not a bad birth control.""",7.0,11
Copper,Birth Control,"""If you are reading reviews... stop. Paraguard reacts differently to everyone that gets it, I almost scared myself out of getting it after days of reading the reviews but you will never know if you do not go through with it. I&#039;m not lie it was painful day one and two, but it really is not bad! My periods are the same as they used to be (last about 4 days with moderate flow) just a bit crampier a week before and when I ovulate. The pain is nothing a few Advil  can&#039;t solve.

A few side effects that I experienced
- I was bloated for the first couple weeks
- Spot bleeding here and there
- Cramps are sharper

Honestly that&#039;s it...for me this was the BEST option on the market!""",8.0,25
Apri,Birth Control,"""This pill put me in pretty deep depression.  I was extremely emotional and cried about everything all the time.  I didn&#039;t gain weight, but it didn&#039;t really help with acne and it caused me to get my period about 2 times a month.  I had to stop taking it because I was so sad all the time and couldn&#039;t stand it.""",4.0,10
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had this over a year now.  It is truly great so far!  Nothing but a spot or two once a month and no cramps!  Hey,  I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant either,  so it must be working!  I found the FEAR of insertion was much worse than the actual insertion.  Now I feel my arm every once in a while and check on my little friend.""",10.0,0
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I broke out in hives and was very lethargic when I woke up and about 3 hours later was still tired""",3.0,8
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I am 45 years old with 2 sons with ADHD.  I&#039;ve always known that I also have ADHD, but it wasn&#039;t officially diagnosed until 2 months ago.  My doctor put me on an escalating dose of Vyvanse, starting at 30mg and upped to 50mg.   I am so glad I finally sought treatment and my physician prescribed this medication.  I can read something and pay attention to the words I am reading for the first time in my whole life.  I don&#039;t have to re-read and re-read until I can concentrate on the words.  My thoughts are much more organized, and I don&#039;t feel like a spinning top.  I have not experienced any negative side-effects, and I am sleeping better.

I know that others have had some bad effects with this drug, but it is a miracle medicine for me.""",10.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I took this for 5 months and loved it. It actually cleared up the acne I had before I started it and it kept me from getting pregnant. I started forgetting to take it so I switched to the Depo Provera shot. It has made me depressed, crazy, gain weight, no period, lactate, acne break outs, and no sex drive at all. Now my doctor even thinks I might have a tumor on my pituitary gland and will have to get an MRI to find out soon. So, I have definitely switched back to Sprintec, today actually and I hope all these side effects from Depo Provera go away.""",10.0,38
Copper,Birth Control,"""So I am giving the paraguard a 5. I had my first child almost 3 yrs ago. I got the IUD put in 3 months after delivery. It did not hurt that bad to insert just a lot of pressure and mild cramping after. The reason I chose this IUD was because I had tried several b.c pills in past and always had issues with hormones. Overall it served its purpose but I did have side effects I just felt tired all the time, anxiety, bloated and some more severe period symptoms in the beginning, I also started having a lot of chronic back and neck pain and just felt pretty shitty all the time, not healthy. I decided to take it out this past week after having it almost 3 yr. I already feel better more energy less bloat and it&#039;s crazy but my back pain Is gone!!""",5.0,11
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""Eased me In really well - I was awake and calm and happy then next thing (felt like a few seconds) I was in the recovery room. Felt a bit weak for a while and not quite with it. But that wore off. Would recommend""",10.0,11
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I started this medication the first of October 2013. It is now January 2014.  I&#039;ve lost 45 pds.  275lbs to 230 in a little over 13 months.  I love it!""",10.0,81
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""I&#039;m 36 yrs old. I&#039;ve battled with constipation for as long as I can remember. It got so bad I was taking a pill laxative once weekly routinely, which as you know was painful. I got Linzess 290 samples from my Dr. Took at 4pm. In less than 2 hrs, I felt my stomach rumble as if I may have diarrhea. Thank goodness near a bathroom. Anyway cleared me out, no pain. I take it when I want to go. It works, just be near a bathroom. I swear I can&#039;t live without it now. Being constipated far worse than diarrhea any day in my opinion!""",10.0,96
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""I just want to say that this product has completely changed my life. I used to wake up to sweaty arm pits and I would worry about lifting up my arms all day long, every day. I would wear jackets to cover up the sweating and try to wear white shirts to try and help. Not anymore. I am 100% satisfied with its results. The only negative effect was just a little tingling and itching, but wow was it worth it. I no longer have to worry about my arm pits! Definitely worth every penny.""",10.0,4
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I found out I was pregnant we were happy bla bla.  At 3 months we foundout it was a molar pregnancy. So obygn scheduled for a d&amp;c they suggested skyla in the mist of being sad &amp; disappointed with failed pregn. I was like fine we just want to get it over with so I can go home -  mind you these people had me next to women who were ready to POP -  all excited about their newborns  and I&#039;m over here heartbroken. Anyways I wake up from anesthesia with a sharp needle like pain. I didn&#039;t even open my eyes. I just felt like a needle was poking my vagina  and playing darts w/my uterus/ovaries. He tells me few days cramps &amp; blood. Six weeks after I&#039;m still spotting &amp; cramping, I&#039;m losing hair, anxiety, sore bones, suicidal, depression for no reason other than this device. My pelvic area is always throbbing &amp; in discomfort""",2.0,4
Homatropine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""It worked just OK with the first dose, after that it didn&#039;t do much to control the cough.  I also found it did nothing to help getting the mucus up.  I had no adverse side effects such as nausea, vomiting or dizziness.  This is with a carefully measured dose of one teaspoon.  Overall I found it to be non effective.""",1.0,2
Asenapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Saphris for 5 days and already my boyfriend has noticed a big change in my mood and outlook on life. I went from seeing things out of the corners of my eyes and hearing voices whispering in my ear on top of a deep depression to such clarity. I feel happy (not manic) just legitimately good for the first time in over a year. Currently I am taking 150mg Wellbutrin XL, 5mg Saphris, and 0.5mg Klonopin. I haven&#039;t needed a Klonopin in 4 days and I was taking it 0.5mg daily, usually in the afternoon around 1pm. This is a good medicine if you have tried a lot of other things that haven&#039;t worked.""",10.0,17
Temodar,Glioblastoma Multiforme,"""Have taken a reduced dose of Temodar (Temodol in UK) for 12 years on a five week cycle.  Side effects bad - nausea, vomiting, fatigue, etc. However, I have MRI scans every 8 weeks and so far no recurrence.""",9.0,48
Zithromax,Bronchitis,"""While taking this medication I developed severe diarrhea.  Stopped medication and it went away.""",1.0,31
Dulcolax Laxative,Constipation,"""One pill is plenty for me and I&#039;m a big guy. Don&#039;t expect a miracle in five minutes. I take it late in the evening  before bedtime and before noon the next day it&#039;s working. I drink plenty of liquids (not milk) when taking it. If I take more than one pill, it gives me cramps and diarrhea . I find that eating foods with plenty of fiber (25-30g/day) and drinking plenty of fluids (fewer dairy products) eliminates most of my constipation problems. When I get off that diet I tend to have the problem again. I also take some Metamucil daily, &quot;after&quot; a good BM, mixed with juice or water which gives me lots of additional fiber . This works for me, hope this helps! For serious problems I would recommend seeing a doctor.""",9.0,3
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""I have had low back pain for about 20 years, had a disc bulge cut out L4-L5 now pinched never L5-S1. I WENT TO Norco because I have taken Vicidon for many year. Norco works very well for me. I take 4 10mg four times a day. """,10.0,28
Farxiga,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I started taking farxiga after not being able to control type 2 diabetes . I was taking Janumet . Since I been on farxiga for 3 months it had given me yeast infections, sore throat, runny nose and frequent urination . I am going to speaks to my Dr to see if I can try somethings else the side effects are so scary and bothersome .""",4.0,13
Amitriptyline,Pain,"""Chronic back pain for two years. I have a herniated disc touching a nerve and a ripped disc. Though my pain isn&#039;t severe over time it builds up to what feels like an endless spiral of pain. A few of these later and the pain goes and I feel like a normal human being again. I take for a few months and then I&#039;m okay until I find that next uncomfortable twist. Then back on them for a short while. They have given me my life back.""",10.0,18
Citalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I struggled with anxiety &amp; depression for years and suffered silently. At 42 yrs of age I asked my GP for help and he put me on 20mg . My anxiety is a thing of the past with no panic attacks and now go shopping on my own with ease. It changed my life!""",9.0,40
Solifenacin,Urinary Incontinence,"""I started using Versicare about 7 months ago and it worked fantastic. Side effects is going to make me stop it today,  dry mouth, raspy voice, blurred vision, sore throat, constipation and leg cramps (we use to call them charlie horses) I am 81 years old and can&#039;t stand the pain in my leg all day and night is worse. But for the incontinence it was a blessing not to have to run to the bathroom every few hours and not make it home from shopping without being wet.  I have tried Detrol but get terrific headaches from that. Will see my Dr. and hopefully we can work something out.   I am on the 5 mg.""",10.0,89
Tramadol,Anxiety,"""I have had pretty bad anxiety over the past 5 years, had occasional panic attacks and trouble leaving my comfort zone. I was on Lexapro, which did nothing but make me fat.  I also have a bulged disc and was prescribed this in lieu of stronger opiates like Vicodin and Percocet.  To me this medicine is a miracle.  I am happy always, never anxious, and never feel uncomfortable, even when I am doing things I don&#039;t enjoy.  

""",8.0,128
Codeine,Pain,"""Brought on a wicked toothache like I&#039;ve never had before :/""",3.0,4
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""I have had periodic depression for years, and general anxiety problems as well, lately they had been getting worse.

I cannot tolerate the SSRI anti-depressants, can&#039;t even tell any effect when I take Buspar, was taking Clonazepam when things got really bad.

I went back to see a Dr. I have great respect for, had another QEEG, he said I have a &quot;fast brain&quot; (Gross CNS hyperarousal).

Started me on 300 mg Gabapentin at bedtime.  Noticed a calming, mellowing effect the first day.

Before I could not stop my mind from racing, from obsessing, and would get almost paralyzed to do anything.

I feel so much better, my mind is calm, depression is lifted, and no side effects other than a very, very slight fogginess.

So far, for me - amazing.""",10.0,283
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""Excessive Sweat effect us all differently, but thing that stays the same is that everyone with hyperhidrosis usually hates physical activities, social situations, anxiety, and any type of heat that makes us sweat more. Perspiration pretty much controls our lives and forces us to seek other means of hyperhidrosis treatments like the surgery, natural treatments, or a antiperspirant. The problem is that there is so many products and treatments for excessive sweating that its hard to figured out the right one for me. I liked Certain Dri because it gives me many types of products to choose from. It also give me 72 hours of protection with only one application. Make sure that you start with the lowest percentage of aluminium and move up from there""",10.0,0
Relpax,Migraine,"""I&#039;ve had to try several medications for my migraines and relpax is by far the best one!""",10.0,9
Ivermectin,Rosacea,"""For years I have had problems with my acne, and hated the products I was given that were so harsh, burned, made my face peel, etc. soolantra with in days cleared my face! it is amazing best thing I have ever used! Highly recommend!""",10.0,11
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on doxycycline 3 weeks now, I&#039;ve had cystic acne for 3 years now I have it under control with benzoyl peroxide.  I still have a few cysts here and there so I decided to try the doxy to get rid of all of it once and for all, I&#039;ve noticed my overall skin more glowy and healthier looking and I haven&#039;t had 1 cyst since getting on it but I have had several small zits in places I never usually get them like my forehead. I think that&#039;s the medicine pushing out all the bad stuff hopefully it will be 100% by the 1 month mark when I go back to the derm (I&#039;m also using retin-a topical at night) doxy never effected my stomach or gave me any type of side effect at all.""",8.0,10
Adderall,Narcolepsy,"""I was diagnosed as narcoleptic at the age of 50 following my diagnosis of sleep apnea.  I first tried Provigil and it was a game changer.  I had spent the last 30+ years developing my own coping mechanisms to mitigate my EDS.  After 6 weeks on Provigil I experienced progressive allergic reactions to the drug and sadly had to quit taking it.  When I reported this back to my Sleep Doctor, he put me on the time release 20 mg of Adderoll.  Love it!!!! I do get sleepy late afternoon....might need to take a second dose...will discuss with my doctor.
My daughter was diagnosed with severe Narcolepsy and cataplexy about three years ago.  She also had Graves Disease.  She recently had her thyroid removed and just started daytime meds.""",10.0,18
Irbesartan,Not Listed / Othe,"""I have been on Irbesartan for 8 years and usually have no problems apart from the usual lightheadedness when getting up, I developed a cough 5 years ago which initially got me worried but now it comes and goes. It gets worse on the change of environments - cold-warm and vice versa or when I come in contact with dust, pollen or some perfumes. I get fed up with it but it keeps my Lupus at bay so am happy to put up with it.""",6.0,21
Paxil,Anxiety and Stress,"""Works great to keep me from being anxious. I take 40 mg daily for last 5 yrs.  The only thing I don&#039;t like is the weight gain and I need lots of sleep. My leg also jerks when I sleep.  Until I read the reviews I didn&#039;t think about Paxil causing it. It also keeps me from getting really angry easily. If I miss doses my family knows it immediately because I get very emotional, weepy or angry.""",8.0,32
Gabapentin,Pain,"""After 3 weeks of excruciating sciatic pain, due to herniated disc at L5-S1, I was prescribed Gabapentin. I was scared about the side effects so I only took a third of my daily dose, alongside naproxen and codeine. I noticed a change in my mood, very tearful and low also. The pain got worse, so I gave in, took the gabapentin as prescribed, continued with codeine and naproxen and then the pain became manageable within 3 weeks. I&#039;m no longer on any drugs now apart from Gabapentin. My mood is better and I am sleeping better. The pain hits me when I walk for 5 minutes, especially going up a hill. Or when I sit/stand for too long. But my quality of life has improved with gabapentin. I am having surgery next week as the disc herniation is large.""",8.0,106
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I have been taking Vyvanse 30mg for 2 weeks for adult ADHD. It has been very helpful for me to stay on task at work and get things done that normally I would have a hard time with. I used to get very overwhelmed with what needed to be done and completely shut down, not getting anything done at all! Then beating myself up for being a procrastinator etc. I have not had any issues with insomnia or any other side effects, besides the normal appetite suppression during the day, which as resulted in an 8lb weight loss in 2 weeks. No complaints here as I need to lose about 20. I recommend not drinking more than 1 or 2 cups of coffee while taking this. I did once and was jacked up. Not a good feeling. I highly recommend taking this if you are an attention deficit""",10.0,44
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got mine inserted early January 2016.I&#039;ve been constantly bleeding for two months since it&#039;s now March. I&#039;ve read it takes about three to four months for you body to get used to it so I&#039;m giving it a chance. The bleeding is extremely light so it&#039;s not too much of a pain.Other than the bleeding, I have not gained weight aside from my own doing by eating fast food &amp; not working out. After starting to workout again, the weight is falling off so it&#039;s not due to the Nexplanon.I don&#039;t break out, get headaches, or mood swings aside from when it&#039;s time for my actual period.I&#039;ve always had a high sex drive so it wasn&#039;t affected at all. I&#039;m going to cal my doctor to see if I can take that &quot;combined&quot; pill to help the bleeding! I&#039;d recommend!""",6.0,5
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""Flu came out of nowhere on a Saturday. Chills and headache were the worst but also had cough, earache, body aches. Temp was 102. Spent the weekend in bed, not sure I would survive. Went to DR. on Monday and tested positive for flu. Started Tamiflu and a Z-pak. By Tuesday I was feeling much better. Expensive but I do not regret the cost because it worked and I only had to pay copay.  Many years since I had the flu and was much worse than I could imagine. Would pay whole $80 if needed.""",9.0,11
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""For me it was pretty great. I used it for about 10 months, didn&#039;t feel it during sex but my partner did. Side effects I did gain about 15 pounds and my hair would fall out not that much but enough to notice it.
Good thing about it though it cleared up my face I didn&#039;t have to take it daily.""",8.0,1
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""This is the most amazing medication in the entire world! I remember back when I first was prescribed it I had so much anxiety that driving home to and from work would consume my thoughts and everything was such a big deal. I feel as though I am able to focus on positive things and do not worry all the time! This medication truly is a life changer! 10/10""",10.0,86
Yaz,Birth Control,"""This is the worst drug I have ever taken. Two weeks after taking it my breast swell up they wore so painful I can hardly work... I had problems bleeding last night and I feel most of my body itching... my waist hurts... my energy levels are so low it feel like I am so sick... I feel cold and depressed .... I never feel so bad""",1.0,5
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I lost 13 pounds in 10 days. At first I was very excited because the weight was coming off extremely fast but my body caught on and the weight loss is slowing down. My appetite is suppressed and I have no desire for chocolate over a healthy salad. 
Side effects: On the second day of Qsymia, I noticed my Diet Coke taste like Diet Pepsi (I strongly prefer Diet Coke). In addition, I had the numbness / tingling in the face, feet, and hands. After five or so days, the tingling in the feet remains, but it is very noticeable at times (especially when lying down). About day seven, I started dealing with constipation. That may be contributed to the fact that I choose to eat healthy and foods without fats (to simulate movement).""",10.0,88
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Seasonique for two years. When I first started using it nothing major really changed with my body, but after the first couple of months I started to break out more often and my sex drive was practically non-existent. Two years later, the acne problem isn&#039;t as bad, but my sex drive is still gone and during intercourse I am also dry which makes intercourse uncomfortable. This was my first birth-control and I am now switching.""",3.0,14
Haldol,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Experiencing horrible nausea/vomiting with Dilaudid for pain associated with Stage4 Breast cancer. My normal antinausea medication was Zofran, but it started to not work. I was given 0.5 mg I.V. of Haldol every hour for nausea. It worked, but did &quot;knock me to nap&quot; for a little while. After I woke up, I did feel groggy and was able to eat and drink without incident.""",8.0,27
Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin,Melasma,"""This product is amazing! So happy to see it available again. Negative reviews seem to be people that weren&#039;t given proper instructions (or ignored the instruction given) to say out of the sun or use strong protection when using. Tri Luma is the only product out there that worked/works for me and that has made a huge difference in my life. I have seem amazing results in just a week when I first started using it. I am happy that its available again. Thank you for finally bringing it back. LOVE!""",10.0,17
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""Started taking Brintellix 13 days ago and noticed an immediate difference. It helped with my GAD and depression. I had slight nausea after taking it on an empty stomach so ate a bite of something before taking it until my body got used to it. I&#039;ve tried EVERYTHING and this is the only medication that did not cause severe side effects. Very happy and the results are incredible. I can smile again! ☺️""",9.0,78
Dexamethasone,Eczema,"""I was given this pill in hospital and my eczema just disappeared 100%. Pity you cannot take it all the time.""",10.0,10
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""It&#039;s taken me two years to complete, but well worth not being addicted to opiates. I would highly recommend this treatment to anyone who has the disease of addiction to pain killers. Your life is worth it, just stick to it! Next thing you know... No addiction. Stay positive and forget the past and move forward!""",9.0,24
Ocular lubricant,Eye Redness,"""I used this for three weeks....my eyes were blurry, and swollen eyelids, eyes more sensitive to light, matted eyelashes and crusting of lids. Stopped using the drops and now back to normal.""",1.0,25
Inderal,Performance Anxiety,"""I have had anxiety a lot since high school and it has gotten worse in college. I have taken many different medicines for anxiety and this is by far the best fit for me. I didn&#039;t like how I had to take the other medicines everyday whether or not I felt anxious- this one was great for me because my doctor told me I could take it whenever I felt a little more anxiety than normal. I will take it in the morning if I wake up anxious and I have never had an anxiety attack or feelings of being anxious yet. I would highly suggest talking to your doctor about this medicine if anxiety is the issue.""",10.0,76
Benlysta,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""I was diagnosed with Lupus (SLE) in 1984, when I was 19 years old.  I have fought it with other medications (Plaquenil, steroids, etc.) my whole life, but always living with the symptoms.  My ANA Titer counts had never got below 640, and there were times when it was out the roof (when it should be less than 40); and of course, the higher it got, the stronger my symptoms became.  At the time I started Benlysta, my ANA was at 680.  After over 2 years on the infusions, my ANA has been registering 39 and 40 - nearly normal.  My symptoms are all but gone, I function at a much higher level.  Other than an occasional slight &quot;icky&quot; feeling after the injections, I&#039;ve had no side effects that I am aware of being attributable to Benlysta.""",10.0,18
Zithromax,Sinusitis,"""After suffering from a cold for 8 days, I woke up with extreme pressure in my sinuses and couldn&#039;t hear due to my ears being clogged.  I was prescribed  the 3 day Zithromax and after one day felt sooo much better.  The pressure went away and I had a slightly runny nose. One the second day I could breathe without using decongestants.  I haven&#039;t had any side effects, but maybe a slight pang in my stomache when taking (I usually eat something right after taking).  I&#039;m usually resistant to going to the dr. but very glad I did this time.""",10.0,94
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Once a week is great.""",10.0,10
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn&#039;t, but when it does ...it does.""",7.0,5
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""This is by far the best pill. I was taken off it before but just recently got back onto it. My periods on this pill were non-existent. Also no cramps. Having 4 periods a year is fine by me. I recommend this one to anyone. It is the best!!""",10.0,9
Valacyclovir,Cold Sores,"""To posters not getting relief - the manufacturer&#039;s recommended dosage for cold sore outbreak is TWO grams every 12 hours for 1 day.  If you are not taking this dose that would be the reason it does not work for you.  Some will heal with less but I suggest that your first time taking it, you take as is FDA suggested.
For me at least (50 years of cold sores), if the sore is already in progress then TWO grams at least for the first dose is absolutely necessary.  I then judge later at the 12 hour mark whether it is already responding and may only take 1 gram.  
If I catch it at first tingle then I get by with a single gram every 6 hours for 3 doses only.  Personally I have learned to try and catch  it early because 2 grams gives me a headache.""",10.0,13
Verapamil,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve had migraines since I was 12 and I&#039;m now 63.  As I reached menopause, they were supposed to go away.  What a shock when the started getting worse in my mid 40- and often suicidal since I was in my 50.

I thought I&#039;d tried everything as I handed my new neuro a double sided list of all the meds I&#039;ve tried.

I was hospitalized for 5 days of IV DHE along with indomethen and verapamil.

I still had almost daily headaches until about 3 weeks on the verapamil.  It&#039;s been an absolute miracle going from waking &amp; going to bed with a headache almost every night.

I weigh myself a few times per week and noticed the scale going up 8 lb in less than a month. I just called my neuro to see if I can decrease from 240/Day or to perhaps an extended release""",9.0,0
Sprintec,Ovarian Cysts,"""So I&#039;ve been taking sprintec for a month now due to different insurance. And I&#039;ve had two periods within one month, I am very emotional unstable. My ankles are swelling I have headaches. And my sex drive is decreasing. I&#039;m always sleepy, I never want to get up for work, my cervix was really hard and low on my period. And this has never happened before, this pill is horrible for me! I can&#039;t speak for everyone.""",1.0,8
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Getting skyla hurt, mostly because I never had anything shoved into my cervix so it was a pain I can&#039;t compare it to. I wanted to stop her half way but I wasn&#039;t going to bail half way in. The pain stopped 30 mins after insertion. I was worried it would hurt to move so I just napped once I got home from the gynos office and didn&#039;t have sex for 2 weeks after insertion. I feel fine. Sometimes Ill get a dull pain but its very managable. As for my periods. I had it inserted in January, and I just got my period on February 6th, I am currently still on my period.  It has been 12 days and I&#039;m not very happy about that, but it has been a substantial decrease in the amount of blood. I use a divacup so I know its gone down at least 80%.""",8.0,3
Soma,Muscle Spasm,"""Best and most effective medicine. I was diagnosed with Degenerative disc disease (DDD) and have chronic muscle cramps, soreness, shocking pain at times I lose my breath. Physicians are fearful and forget their duty to treat pain. Seems as if things that work aren&#039;t prescribed so you have to continue paying for visits and paying for medicine that doesn&#039;t work.  Doctors are suppose to monitor patients who abuse and misuse soma but nope, all of us are now drug seeking. I hate that I&#039;m looked at that way. I just use herbal medicine.""",10.0,8
Naproxen,Muscle Pain,"""Helps inflamation but with excessive weight gain 10lb 1 mth.""",2.0,14
Meloxicam,Inflammatory Conditions,"""Was prescribed Meloxicam for Siatica and other back issues, stayed on it as prescribed and followed all instructions as described. After about 2 years of taking I had a bad stomach ache and had to hold off from going to the ball game, Went to the rest room prior to going and there was a minor amount of blood in my stool. At the hospital I started getting worse quick, they gave me a small bowl and I said this isn&#039;t going to do it, they gave me a larger one and I said I&#039;m going to get sick now and off we went .....flying towards a room, but didn&#039;t make it.  I threw up blood and my bowels let go with nothing but blood,  I was bleeding out, I lost 28 units that night. Good thing I was close to the hospital and or in it. Doc says I had 1 min to live...""",7.0,26
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""Had Hep C for many years but didn&#039;t worry too much (except to protect others) until my tests (liver function, Hepascore, etc.) began to indicate treatment was in order.  Admittedly, worried about the side effects I (a bit psychosomaticly) attributed every sound of my body, twitch, pain, rumble, headache, discomfort to the Harvoini.  It became difficult to remember exactly how I felt before the pills and even if I could, was whatever problem I had related to the Hep C?  A bunch of things did occur during the 84 days of treatment including one night of night sweats, some real fatigue in the 16-21 day period, Bells Palsy symptoms (all of them), and a few other things which I recalled also sometimes  occurred before the Harvoni. As to the sweating--You know how when you have a cold, after a few days you sweat during the night and the cold is broken.  Colds are viruses. Hep C is a virus.  I decided to interpret the sweats as a good sign the virus is losing ground.  
There&rsquo;s so much more to say but overall my side effects were minimal and  2 months after my 84th  pill I&rsquo;m undetected and clearly the Harvoini did that, so thank you Gilead.  My advice is unless the doctor tells you, don&rsquo;t stop.  A couple of months of discomfort is nothing compared to the consequences of Hep C and we&rsquo;re fortunate we don&rsquo;t have to endure the interferon regimen of those who were treated in the past.  I wish you all the best.""",10.0,76
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Insertion was straight forward. Did leave a little scar, despite being told it wouldn&#039;t. It&#039;s not noticeable.

The only reason why I would advise the implant is because of its reliability - it lasts a few years and once it&#039;s in you never have to worry about it. I had no periods for the entire time I had it in (9 months). Carries no risk of infection like down there but make sure you keep the wound clean and dry. Didn&#039;t notice any difference with acne. I actually lost weight around the time I had it inserted.

However, I would say to be careful of a few things. One of which is the mood swings. I was emotional - cried for the first 3 months but it settled. Lower sex drive. Once I started eating refined sugar I put on weight. No more than 4kg""",7.0,3
Adipex-P,Obesity,"""I started taking adipex 37.5 on 6/23/15. My starting weight was 301. As of 06/25/15 I was at 291! Wow! I am very impressed because I have done NO exercise at all. On the other hand, I have NO desire to eat throughout the day. I eat fruit before I take it and drink plenty of water (helps with the dry mouth too), but today (06/26/15) I am not feeling like myself. I was very jittery and weak. I realized that for the past 4 days I&#039;ve only eaten 2 bags of chips, 2 bananas, and some grilled chicken. I ate something today and immediately starting feeling better. I think I&#039;m going to try to force myself to eat more because my body is not reacting well.""",9.0,38
Fluocinolone,Diabetic Macular Edema,"""Vary expensive drug ($9000) - only use if covered by insurance.. Kaiser gave me this drug and I have had it in my eye for 2 years and its working. I have had glaucoma eye surgery in my eye to keep eye pressure low. The only negative thing is that it leaves a very small capsule in the eye that does not dissolve. So my Dr. does not think I can use this drug more than 2 or so times. I may switch back to another drug that works  up to 3- 6 months per injection and cost much less.""",10.0,0
Chlorzoxazone,Muscle Spasm,"""LORZONE IS AMAZING. I would recommend this muscle relaxer to anyone who doesn&#039;t want to feel drowsy or have the hangover feeling the next morning! I was prescribed to the 750mg 3-4 times a day.""",9.0,109
Nicotine,Smoking Cessation,"""I quit smoking with Commits help for five years.  We sold our home and moved a 1000 miles and had a new home built.  It happened fast and I was so stressed I started smoking again.  It&#039;s been a year and six months and I am now back on Commit again.  Problem is, I used them for the entire five years.  I started having a lot of cavities and that worried me. Don&#039;t know if it was the constant use or not.  They also gave me uncontrollable gas.  It went away when I stopped use.  These are still better than cancer.  They do work.  """,7.0,15
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Had the implant for 40 days then had it removed. The whole 40 days I had continuous bleading and spontaneous cramping. It cost me $170 with insurance for removal and the doctor had a nasty attitude because I disregarded his suggestion to leave it in..he said it can take up to 8 months for my body to adapt and stop bleeding..I am 30 and have a husband I absolutely cannot wait that long and I don&#039;t know how healthy bleeding for 8 months really is""",1.0,4
Acidophilus,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;m not necessarily the best person to give a review on this, because I have CONSTANT yeast infections ALL THE TIME. It&#039;s torture. Whenever I go to the doctor I get my diflucin pill, Monistat cream, and I usually still have issues. I&#039;m yet to find a solution. 

However, I did try this pill out and it&#039;s pretty great! If you have any swelling down there, this gets rid of it overnight. As for the actual yeast, mine hasn&#039;t completely cleared up but it&#039;s getting a lot better. I think this could possibly get rid of it if I keep using it consistently. I&#039;m only on day 3 of this and I&#039;ve seen a significant difference and feel much better. 

I recommend this to people who want to get rid of any swelling and need an alternative to the actual doctor.""",8.0,6
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started taking Aug 13 2012. Supposed to take 0.6 1st week then 1.2 2nd week and 1.8 3rd week. Soon as I did 2nd week at 1.2 nausea set in.  Horrible feeling.  All day, could not eat or smell food. Forced myself to eat small amounts of soups. On my 3rd week I didn&#039;t go to 1.2, was too scared.  I stayed at 1.2 and gradually increased a notch or 2 everyday till the end of week.  I am at end of week 3 and almost reached 1.8. I did it at my own pace, I didn&#039;t want to be too sick. I have a husband, teens and toddler to look after.  I have lost 7 lbs so far without exercise. Used to weight 189 and now at 182. Will begin to exercise starting Monday.  Expect to lose more.  Very satisfied with results so far blood sugar was in 200&#039;s now at 120.""",9.0,22
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""I remember when I had my son I developed an infection, and was in so much pain. I went to the hospital, I sat there for 3 hours until I got called back. Then they finally hooked me to IV and shot me with dilaudid I felt fine after that""",10.0,15
Lutera,,"""I have been on Lutera for about 5 months.  Lutera has helped with cramping but has made my appetite increase significantly.  Due to this I have gained about 5-7 pounds.  Also, I can cry at just about anything.  I have never been this emotional before so I know it has to be because of the pill.  I am planning to get off of Lutera and switch to another pill.""",3.0,8
Cephalexin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""It really works well on acne, drank plenty of water with it for best results""",9.0,32
Azithromycin,Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis,"""The secret of taking any antibiotics is full-stomach.  Meaning, you should eat a full meal even you don&#039;t have an appetite.  A bowl of rice, soup, pooridge, noodles, banana, oatmeal, peanut butter sandwich with honey, or anything you can eat. Full stomach before you take the medicine (in fact any kind of medicine even vitamins) is a key to not feel all the side effects.  Also, if you feel too much side effects (nausea, vomiting, dizziness), you may be allergic to one content of the medicine you are taking.  You should check on it!  Like, I usually get Augmentin for my tonsils and ear infection but I constantly getting the same side effects when I take it then I found out I was allergic to pennicilin content.""",8.0,5
Nadolol,Supraventricular Tachycardia,"""I have had palpitations for 18 years - it affected my life so badly that I eventually became agoraphobic for several years. I could do very little in the way of activity without having episodes. I was started out at 20mg a day and gradually work my way up to 80mg, but the 80mg caused me problems.  So I settled in at 40mg a day for many years until a few years ago.  I for some reason was having increased episodes in longer durations - at one point having continuous palpitations for 5 hours straight.  Not for the faint of heart. I ended up increasing my dosage to 60mg a day with no problems. 40mg and then 12 hours later 20mg. It seems to help and has also lessened the impact of those beats that feel like your heart is jumping out of your chest.""",9.0,16
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""I was very reluctant to go on medication but my anxiety that was overwhelming increased to such an extent I was very unmotivated professionally and personally. For the first 3 days I felt very nauseous and had little appetite which was great as it stopped that overeating I had. I lost 2kgs within the first few days and then suddenly the nausea was gone, my head was very clear, I have been able to concentrate again and am genuinely surprised at its effect only a week and a half in.""",10.0,25
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,None,"""I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for a little over a month now. I have only had one bad side-effect, but it was because I missed a pill and took two the next night. I woke up around 5 am and was nauseous, had chills, and was sweating. I got sick a couple of times, but I think this is due to taking two pills. Other than this one experience, everything else has been great. Lighter, shorter periods, no cramps, less acne, no weight gain, no mood swings.""",9.0,3
Daliresp,COPD,"""Been on Daliresp for 11 months. No weight loss or stomach issues.  Has greatly improved shortness of breath and no bronchitis flare ups.  Before Daliresp you could count on at least 3 to 4 flare ups per year.""",9.0,69
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""This is only my second month on Lolo, but so far so good. Usually by this time on other birth controls I have had debilitating migraines and cramps. Where as on Lolo I have had one headache, and one five minute cramping session both on the same day. Definitely experienced a few mood swings and the tender boobs though (to the point of my bra even hurting them, which sucked but only lasted about a week) Usually have a one or two day periods, with mediumish flow and no cramps (so only on Lolo to prevent little mes!) The only downside I see with it is that my period did not show up at all this month. Needless to say I was scared  until consulting Google and reading some other gals experiences! Overall impressed with Lolo though (:""",8.0,7
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I got mine at the age of 19. I was put under for the insertion and woke up with no pain at all, obviously feeling sick because I wasn&#039;t alowed to eat before they inserted it and after a while i did get cramps and had on and off spotting but after about a month and a half it completely stoped and im period free!! which makes it all worthit but again everyone is different and it depends from person to person how they&#039;re bodys will take it and if your body will accept it or reject it...my doctor told me that most people get it to control their periods better but i simply got it because i was very very bad with the pills so dont be scared to get it because in the end its all worthit!!""",9.0,9
Milnacipran,Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome,"""Have been taking Savella for 3.5 months - started because of chemo induced neuropathy.  The only side effect that I did not know was a side effect until I read this board, was sweating in head area.  I was having severe pain in both hands and arms and it is virtually gone.  Also, I have lost 13 lbs. and could not figure out what why - guess this could be the miracle for weight loss.  Very pleased with Savella, wish I had known about it two years ago.""",10.0,22
Dymista,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I have had sinusitis for last 4 weeks - doctor prescribed dymista &amp; I have had it for the last 2 days.  The worst drug I&#039;ve ever taken. Felt weak &amp; emotional - on the verge of tears. Had to go to bed at 7pm. It was an expensive experience as it cost me &euro;42""",1.0,8
Dilt-XR,Atrial Fibrillation,"""I was diagnosed with Sinus Tachycardia a few years ago. My resting heart rate was usually 130-140. Resting heart rate!! I was put on a medication that made me so tired I could barely function. After a month on that I insisted on switching and they gave me Dilt XR 120mg. I noticed some slowing of my heart rate and absolutely NO side effects. Still my heart rate was running around 100 and would get like hot flashes if I did much moving around, which made work miserable. I have increased my dosage to 360mg and I feel so much better. Pulse is running in the 70s and the hot flashes and sweating have almost gone away.""",10.0,42
Tri-Sprintec,Acne,"""I just started my fourth month and I&#039;m still hopeful I&#039;ll see my acne start to clear up. It hasn&#039;t really seen any improvements if anything it is a bit worse. I also get my period two times a month and I called my doctor to inform her and she said after three months that should start getting regulated as well as the acne. So im hopeful with in the next two packages of Tri Sprintec my acne and cycle start responding well. A good benefit is that my breasts have grown a cup size. I will post again at the end of 6 packages of pills and how that has impacted me. Overall im still hopeful because of what my doctor told me.""",4.0,9
Synvisc-One,Osteoarthritis,"""The cost was  $2000 for a single injection and there was no improvement in my level of pain.  I would like to know if this charge is normal for this product.  Just because Medicare paid for it doesn&#039;t mean there shouldn&#039;t be value received.""",1.0,15
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""Oh my goodness this medicine is hard work. I feel like a pregnant women. My body goes through all kinds of changes mentally and physically. The nausea,increased hunger or no appetite, dry and metal taste in my mouth.  Sore body and all I want to do is lay down but taking this medicine and waking up from a nap will make you feel drowsy and sleep deprived. I feel so weak taking this no matter how much I keep myself hydrated.""",10.0,14
Paroxetine,Depression,"""The drug removed some of the empty &#039;raw&#039; feeling lonely feeling about life, as well as intrusive wincing thoughts.  I find it pretty sedating, can sleep through the weekend if not carefull.  Creates a kind of careless numb feeling toward everything, but that can be better than the alternative.  For the first few weeks I remember it can increase anxiety a little, have heard many people quit cause of this, and sleeplessness at start.  I wonder how bad they really were to start, I kept going because I couldnt go back, reminding myself how it was before starting.  Five years seem to drift by, yes it makes life easier, but probabally removes some of the motivation to change, complacency sets in.""",7.0,9
Cataflam,Period Pain,"""This is the best medication I have ever used for painful periods.  (It actually helped my sinus pain, as well.)  I experienced no grogginess and no side effects, very just soothing and complete pain relief.""",10.0,22
Wellbutrin XL,Depression,"""Wellbutrin 150mg was a MAJOR IMPROVEMENT. Been on this low dose for 3 years. Quietens thoughts of inadequacy and darkness without muffling my personality or life&#039;s &quot;natural&quot; highs and lows.  (Initially tried Prozac for depression related to mid-life anxiety, but after first good week, it masked all my emotions - no highs, no lows.)""",10.0,52
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Lo estrin fe for about 5 months now. I must be on the 5th or 6th pack by now. Needed something for birth control and acne that would not cause me to gain weight like ortho tri cyclen lo did. My gynecologist recommended the lowest dose of estrogen, hoping it would help. I have not gained any more weight since my terrible experience with ortho tri cyclen lo, but my acne hasn&#039;t improved at all so I&#039;m beginning accutane and staying on lo estrin fe to combat that problem. I was hoping that the pill would increase my breast size, but alas it did not.""",7.0,2
Canagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve had T2 for over 10 years.  A1Cs increased to 7.1 from 6.2 while on janumet 50/1000 2x/day.  Dr put me on invokana 200mg 2x day.  Fasting dropped after 2 weeks to 120. Drinking lots of water which has prevented yeast infections. I was concerned about the black box warnings and amputations.  Now in 7th month and my right is so achy..  My dr reassured me that that this drug is safe.  He also stated that  his &quot;drug rep&quot; confirmed that clinical trials must include amputations from auto accidents unrelated to the medication.  Yes my Dr really said that .  Going to stop invokana and changing doctors.  Good luck guys!""",6.0,6
A / B Otic,Otitis Media,"""It numbs the pain. It makes my ear feel heavier - but at least the throbbing subsides. I always feel drowsy after the dosage. With an ear infection - sleeping is good!""",10.0,20
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I LOVE my Nexplanon. I have been using an implanted contraceptive since 2003, starting with the Implanon (2003, 2006, 2009, 2012). When it was time to reinsert in 2015 (my fifth insert), the brand had become Nexplanon. Absolutely zero side effects for me: I never gained weight, my skin stayed clear, no headaches, and my periods got lighter. I will stay on Nexplanon until I menopause.""",10.0,3
Ziprasidone,Schizophrenia,"""This medication worked the best of any antipsychotic for my delusions and paranoia - but the side effects were basically unbearable - Akathisia was sometimes so bad I wanted to have my legs amputated.""",7.0,1
Benzonatate,Cough,"""Well, I guess it took away my cough but it was just a cough. It did way more than than just a cough. I stopped taking the medication 2 days ago now I&#039;m really mentally confused and having so much hallucinations. I know it might say that side effect online but it didn&#039;t on the bottle. She didn&#039;t even tell us what she was gonna give us. She just put the medications and walked out for 30 minutes and left us in there then came back and left. After the first day of taking them I started to get depressed. To the point that I won&#039;t even eat. I lost a lot of weight and I started to have horrible hallucinations. It kept me up all night crying scared because I didn&#039;t know what the hell was going on. Hate that she gave this at a kids Doctor.""",3.0,9
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""Have taken 10mg Topamax for 4 months, I thought I had found a preventative but after 3 months my hair was shedding more then usual. Thought I was stressed out and overwhelmed with small kiddos and hubby deployed, my dermatologist didn&#039;t see anything very serious, like alopecia, so I continued. I began taking biotin and vitamins, but hair still kept coming out and scalp was starting to show more. I stopped completely and only lasted 4 days before a migraine wanted to come on. Luckily I took a rizatriptan in time to fight it off. Topamax worked beside the side effects of hair loss, forgetfulness, some leg cramps. Has anyone had any luck with another migraine preventative?""",3.0,16
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""TRAZODONE, gives nasty neck &amp; headaches to some &amp; I am one who cannot tolerate trazodone.
I had taken it for two different days with exact same results.  It helped to fall asleep but only a few hours in does the headaches &amp; neck pain woke me up.""",1.0,20
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Well I got mine inserted in July. It&#039;s now September 6 and I been bleeding since not all days are heavy most spotting. This is a bit annoying for me. I was on Depo for 2yrs and it stop my period completely. The implant is ok it&#039;s just this spotting everyday want to drive me crazy. No mood swings etc.""",7.0,4
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Ciprofloxacin is a great antibiotic for a urinary tract infection in 2 days it&#039;ll be gone! Pain free.""",9.0,83
Amoxicillin,Bacterial Infection,"""I have an tooth infection. Have been taking amoxicillin since last Friday and today is Wednesday and I still need pain pill.""",6.0,27
Apri,Birth Control,"""Apri was the first birth control I took (at the age of 24). I started taking it to prevent pregnancy, not for any other reason since my periods were regular and I rarely experienced any kind of cramps or moodiness. This pill changed that entirely. I started experiencing cramps around the time my period began. I noticed a considerable drop in my sex drive, which frustrated both me and my boyfriend. I also became depressed, my moods fluctuated from happy and positive to irritable to extremely depressed in a span of hours. I stayed on this for over six months before changing. 
I changed to Aviane and have noticed a VAST improvement.""",2.0,6
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I been on Belviq 5wks. I have dropped 15 lbs already. Experienced very little side effects. I&#039;m my M.D. first client to try this out. Did my homework and it has helped my BP stay in a safe zone. Which is the main reason I wanted this med. 5* to Belviq""",10.0,62
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""I was diagnosed 15 years ago with fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome and chronic migraines.  I have been through ALL the muscle relaxants and pain medicines - including narcotics - and never experienced any addiction or withdrawals.  I finally found a combination of Tramadol and Soma that allows me to be marginally functional, and now I can&#039;t get my doctors to continue the Soma!  They want me to try all the other muscle relaxants that DON&#039;T work again!  SO FRUSTRATING! Now I&#039;m unable to work or even maintain my home.  This is what you get when the  government controls your healthcare.""",10.0,169
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I had Skyla inserted 9/18/15. Never have I ever been pregnant.  I was 26 at the time of insertion. Insertion was VERY painful.  While the insertion was painful it lasted only 2-3 mins. I had slight pain for 3 days with MAJOR bloating.  I spotted every day for 8 months. It was enough I had to wear a panty liner. Eventually spotting stopped. My periods are irregular, when I did get one I would bleed for 15-20 days. It was always dark, thick tissue that I bled. I had severe cramps not only on my period but randomly. Severe 8/10 pain. I just had the device removed 11/30/17. While it did prevent pregnancy and I had minimal side effects. The prolonged bleeding, the pain, and unpredictability of getting my period made me choose to remove it.""",7.0,1
Zyrtec,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I have been taking Zyrtec for about 2 years for hayfever. I have noticed that it doesn&#039;t seem to be working as well for my symptoms as it did at first. I stopped taking it 3 days ago and now I am experiencing severe itching on my hands and feet.""",7.0,26
Zegerid,GERD,"""I had no symptoms of GERD, but a nagging chronic cough that seemed to originate from the back of my throat, not from my lungs. It would occur suddenly and without any warning. I could get relief from popping a Hall&#039;s cough drop, but my cough was so frequent (about 20 times a day). I was also clearing my throat all the time. My voice became gravelly at times, too. My co-workers were giving me grief over this cough. After trying several medications, my PCP referred me to a gastroenterologist, who gave prescribed Zegerid. I took 40 mg twice daily. My cough improved over the next 3 days, and disappeared. It has been almost a month. However, that nagging cough is beginning to creep back, along with the throat-clearing and gravel-voice.""",9.0,23
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""Worked right away when nothing else would. Its a miracle cure for incurable cough!""",10.0,12
Lyza,Birth Control,"""I just started taking this BC 3 weeks ago. (First time being on birth control) my period came a week ago and I&#039;m still spotting. My cycle usually lasts for 5-6 days and it has always been irregular. But I&#039;m not liking that my cycle length has increased. Other than that I&#039;ve only had minor headaches compared to my usually intense headaches so that&#039;s a plus. And I get nausea once in a while, no vomiting though. I&#039;ve decided to wait 2 more months to see if my symptoms or side effects change for the better..""",6.0,2
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I was on the patch for about 4 months, and while it did a great job at preventing pregnancy, the side effects were too much for me. Because this is placed outside your body, the estrogen in this is a lot higher than a typical pill. I have naturally tan/olive skin, and this caused melasma (severe skin darkening) all around my mouth and I use sunblock everyday. Also, my emotions were a mess when on the patch. I had two of the biggest anxiety attacks on this pill, after the second one I immediately took the patch off and felt better within hours. I&#039;m happy to see that there are many women that this birth control method works for though, but I&#039;ll have to keep looking.""",4.0,5
Lamotrigine,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""This medicine works great. With no side effects that I can remember. I wish I was still on this medicine. It&#039;s wayyy way better than Zyprexa and all those other meds that make you gain weight and make you tired all the time. This medicine makes you feel normal.""",10.0,23
Mirena,Birth Control,"""So glad I looked on here. It&#039;s been 3 months and I have also lost a ton of hair, no acne but really depressed and high anxiety! I did just have a baby but I was doing great up until I got the birth control. I feel like a hot mess and I need to be put in a padded room. I was losing weight before Mirena and now I&#039;m gaining (not happy about this). I feel tired and sad. I&#039;m calling my doctor as soon as.""",2.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for about 2 months and I&#039;ve already gained 15 pounds. I&#039;m not complaining about bigger boobs and a bigger butt, but when your starting weight is only 102 gaining that much weight makes me feel huge! I initially went on it to help with bleeding between periods and it did a great job of stopping that, but I&#039;m scared to keep taking it because I&#039;m gaining soooo much weight!""",4.0,1
Zyvox,Skin and Structure Infection,"""Currently diagnosed with Systemic Lupus due to a recurring skin staph infection. Infectious Disease Dr. was concerned I.V. port might also get infected so she prescribed a 14 day Zyvox regimen. This is day 7 on it to treat a case of cellulitis on lower left leg. It is very slowly getting better. I suppose this is probably due to my Lupus. I don&#039;t really have any stomach issues, have a yeast infection and trouble sleeping at night. The infected areas skin has turned dark and appears to be shriveling up and is very tight. It seems like it has affected my calf, ankle &amp; foot muscles as they are now really stiff making it difficult to walk without assistance. The medicine is incredibly expensive as well. """,9.0,12
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Had my Mirena removed after only 3 months.  Yes, it did significantly reduce monthly bleeding and cramping, but the negative side effects far outweighed the little positive effects.  I am fortunate to live a very good life and have never experienced depression; however during the 3 months I had Mirena I felt very sad and depressed for no reason.  I also had zero sex drive all the time - not just certain times of the month.  Gained 10 pounds in 3 months while exercising vigorously on a regular basis and eating very healthy foods 1500 calories a day.  I know my body very well and I know how to lose weight, but nothing worked this time.  Also experienced tingling in my hands and feet.  Looking forward to getting my life back after Mirena!""",1.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""After using pills and the the shot this I&#039;d the best one by far, I&#039;ve never had a regular period and after having twins I would get my period twice a month and spot in between. I went on the patch and it regulated me instantl . The only negative is when I first puton the patch it irritates my skin a little and can pul on my skin a little and taking it off unless you&#039;re in the shower is hell.""",9.0,4
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have struggled with bipolar depression for very long time almost 6 years. I was in denial for quite a long. Until I started hearing things and thinking things I heard or read were speaking about me.  About fours years on and off. The Issue that I had was that I didn&#039;t trust medication because I felt there was no such thing as bipolar disorder.  I met a great girl and got married and she helped me take Lithium consistently and soon after I had a miraculous transformation from it. I could think clearly, talk straight, listen, and take care of myself. Everything improved dramatically. I was paranoid anymore. Also, the feelings of death and depression went away and I could see past myself.  Lithium has changed my entire life.""",10.0,90
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""Colonoscopy prep.  Not nearly as bad for me as some below describe.  Two session prep.  Mixed the stuff in advance, added one packet of Crystal Light lemonade mix and about two teaspoons of lemon juice, then chilled.  Tastes a lot like lemon lime Gatorade, with some salt added, but a bit slimey consistency.  Tried several ways of drinking and ended up doing this.  Drank from a glass, no straw.  Before taking a swallow, sucked for a moment on a mint.  Then took a big mouthfull with head tilted back, so avoided most of my tongue.  Held there for a second, then swallowed and immediately took another suck on mint.  The another mouthful, etc.  No side effects.  Started bowel motion about 70 minutes after first glass and went on and off for 90 min.""",10.0,39
Duloxetine,Depression,"""This medication saved my life. I was severely depressed with suicidal thoughts...felt miserable and completely hopeless. The hardest thing was the first couple of weeks on this drug. I had nausea fatigue headaches etc. But please if you are suffering stick with it. 6 weeks later I am happy hopeful trying new things and loving life. This is a medication that takes TIME so be patient. But it has completely changed my life and I am so grateful.""",10.0,87
Levetiracetam,Epilepsy,"""I began having simple partial seizures in my adolescent years, not knowing that they were actually a type of seizure but rather a result of lack of sleep and stress. I had two seizures in the last fifteen months and was terrified of ever having one again. So I started taking Keppra at 750mg twice a day and have not had a grand mal or simple partial seizure since, which is a big plus. Was drowsy and slept a lot the first couple of weeks but now I&#039;m back to normal. The only major downside is the extreme mood swings; I was always a happy girl and found joy in everything but now I can barely go a day without something upsetting, deeply upsetting or angering me. Hoping to overcome this eventually; I guess it&#039;s the price I pay to be seizure-free.""",7.0,8
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I have been on Accutane for only 2 months now and my skin hasn&#039;t looked this good since I was maybe 14 and I am 19 now! I have had only doses of 20mg for the past 2 months but the only side effect I have had is the dry lips and skin. It&#039;s going so great and I highly recommend it to people that are struggling with acne! I struggled real bad this past year (my freshmen year in college) and I tried everything before this. It&#039;s a process, but I noticed results in my first month!""",9.0,18
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I have been on Sprintec for almost 3 months now. It&#039;s the only pill I&#039;ve ever taken. My periods are much less painful (no cramps) and shorter (a few days). I have noticed that I cry a lot more over the silliest things, which I think is because of this pill. I have also noticed breast tenderness most days and they seem to be growing a little. I have not gained any weight, but then again I am relatively thin and have never been prone to weight gain.""",9.0,20
Astelin,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Ive been using Astelin almost daily for almost 10 years. 
2 x each nostril, morning and night. No concern if I miss a day. It is the best! I&#039;ve been taking antihistamines over 50 years. I will stick with Astelin as long as I can. 
I usually irrigate my nostrils first by rinsing it with water from my palm in the shower.
 
Then Astelin goes straight into the clean nasal tissue and goes to work. 

""",10.0,20
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""After reading The reviews here, I followed the advice of using lemon wedges and drinking a sip of water after each gulp of Suprep.  I was unable to drink it all in one go, but it was good to know that  keeping it in the refrigerator before hand and icing up water for sipping definitely helped. Experienced chills and overall it was a nasty evening of preparation. Definitely helped to go on a liquid diet low fiber  in the days leading up to the procedure.""",9.0,12
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""Lifted my deep depression!""",10.0,4
Ibrance,"Breast Cancer, Metastatic","""The first time I tried this my tumor shrunk by half in 3 months.  I had to stop due to the extreme side effects.  Just restarted at a lower dose and there are still some wicked side effects.  However with the results I&#039;ve had I&#039;ll tough it out and keep hoping for the best.""",8.0,55
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Works well for managing blood pressure with no noticeable side effects. It is expensive compared to generics though. Current price with insurance discount is about $57.""",8.0,151
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""First had the implant when I was 24, it was great, lost weight, periods lighter and less painful, bit of acne but I&#039;ve always had that. 2nd one was rubbish. But my 3rd and current one I had fitted when I was 29 (I&#039;m 31 now) its just been awful. Firstly I&#039;ve piled weight on like mad, I don&#039;t have the healthiest eating habits but I don&#039;t have the worst either. I&#039;ve put on nearly 2 stone!! Considering I do regular sport and exercise!! Then there is the mood swings and the anger, I&#039;m just horrible!! Irregular bleeding and spotting, cramps all the time, lower back ache, greasy skin and hair, anxiety (which I already had but this has made it worse). Seems like if your lucky your ok on the first one, then it seems to go down hill after that. AVOID!!!!!""",4.0,3
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""I have been dealing with Fibromyalgia for many years and my doctor was so excited when Lyrica came out, like it was going to be the cure or something; but it did not help my FMS at all.  Not to mention, I had horrific fluid retention!  I couldn&#039;t wear normal shoes, my hands so swollen I couldn&#039;t get my wedding ring on.  The swelling lasted for a while even after I discontinued the medication.""",1.0,30
Pamelor,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve suffered from migraines for 14 years and have taken numerous medications for prevention including Topamax (Topamax caused MANY bad, undetermined health issues).  My Internal Medicine physician took me off Topamax and put me on 25 mg of Nortriptyline for migraine prevention.  Almost immediately, I had relief from migraines, had clarity of mind even better than ever before, had a great attitude. I felt &quot;normal&quot; for the first time in my life.  This medication caused noticeable urinary retention, constipation and increased appetite which caused weight gain.  Due to weight gain, I was changed to Pristiq.  Migraines have returned.  I intend to ask to be put back on Nortriptyline and will have to alter diet and exercise.""",10.0,116
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""Adipex-P worked for me.  I lost the weight and I&#039;m keeping it off.  I haven&#039;t become resistant to the medicine at all.  The generic brand is different - I had a headache and dry mouth.  The name brand - no problems.  I&#039;m continuing to take it under the supervision of my doctor.  I have no side effects, I feel good and I&#039;m at a good weight.  I exercise and stay on a low carb/high protein diet.  This medicine rescued me from the weight loss merry-go-round.""",10.0,166
Alesse,Birth Control,"""There were many positives to Alesse (I was on the generic - Aviane). This was about my 4th or 5th kind of BC pill, as I tend to have issues and side effects with most others. The only side effects I had on this were spotty, random periods, and acne. I can handle the breakthrough bleeding, but the acne was just awful. I have acne prone skin, and Yaz totally cleared it up, but made me gain weight. When I switched to Alesse, I lost weight (not entirely due to changing the pill) but my acne came back horribly. I am going to switch soon. I didn&#039;t have any mood swings. I have some cramps during my period. It didn&#039;t mess with my sex drive (Yaz killed it). I would recommend this ONLY if you don&#039;t have issues with acne.""",5.0,1
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;ve had a yeast infection before, however, I think this is the first time the medication actually bothered me. I do remember my first yeast infection being the worst (symptom wise).  I usually use a 7 day CREAM with the applicator and no side effects (generic brand/never used Monistat)   It cleared up around the 3rd day. This time I picked up a combo pack with the suppository and 2% cream.   The first insert of the suppository made me realize a burning sensation.  It wasn&#039;t really painful, but it was mostly irritating. The same thing happened on the second one. I did not wash it off, however, my go to for vaginal relief has always been Vagisil. Even if I buy the YI treatment, I ALWAYS use VAGISIL for the exterior discomfort. USE BOTH!""",6.0,1
Embeda,Chronic Pain,"""I&#039;ve got chronic pain -
Usually not able to move upon waking ~
I&#039;ve been on Opioids for several decades starting in &#039;80&#039;s / Tylenol 4 / my R jaw at Condyle - TMJ WAS
GONE -  I&#039;m now on my 3rd prosthesis placed July 2015 - My Neck / Crevical Spine from 3- 5/6 Bulged with 5 sitting on Nerve Root -
Mid Spine was Broke &amp; Healed &amp; I&#039;ve got damages Lumbar Spine &amp; Nerves Both Lumbar &amp; Cervical ~
I was on numerous Strengths of Hydrocodone then
Combo Hydrocodone &amp; Demerol 100 for break thru for over decade / Increased to percocet 10/325 for about 5 yrs and up&#039;ed
To oxycodone 20mg 4 times day ~
Embed 60/2.4/ 2 x&#039;s day  4 months Seems to work now w narco 7.5 as needed for Increased pain - Nice to be able to move without pain - Still kinked up/ No pain!""",9.0,26
Sotalol,Atrial Fibrillation,"""About 2 years ago when I was admitted to the hospital with a severe attack of atrial fibrillation, the Dr. put me on 80mg twice a day and this worked well until I had a severe attack and my dosage was increased to 120mg at night and 80 mg in the morning. This has worked excellent since them. I also have multiple health problems and take multiple medications and there has been no bad side effects from the sotalol.""",10.0,105
Disulfiram,Alcohol Dependence,"""I have been using antabuse for a month.  I have had some side effects as in some nausea and headaches.  I still feel that the benefit of the prescription far outweighs any side effects, nowing this has really given my family a sense of security.""",9.0,84
Dilantin,Epilepsy,"""I had my first grand-mal seizure out of the blue at 26yrs of age 39 years ago! Dilantin has kept me free from seizures when I have remembered to take the medication. Over the years I have had several other seizures but only due to neglecting to take the tablets. I am on 330mg per day (130mg in the morning and 300mg in the evening). I am very thankful to God for Dilantin! I do have a real tendency to be always tired and swollen gums, but otherwise no other side-effects.""",10.0,17
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""This medicine has been a life changer for me. I&#039;ve tried absolutely everything and this is the only thing that controls loose stools &amp; diarrhea without making me constipated.  It has honestly been a miracle especially because I work and travel a lot and that was always so stressful - I wouldn&#039;t eat for long periods of time because I was so scared of an accident. I would give it a ten but it&#039;s expensive; luckily there are savings programs you can find - and that&#039;s well worth it - or it&#039;s over 1,000 a month and I am not sure how anyone could afford that!""",8.0,20
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on a low hormone pill for almost 10 years, this one has been the worst. I&#039;ve been taking Gildess for about 4 months now and have noticed the worst of the side effects within the last two months. I&#039;m incredibly moody, kind of depressed (weird highs and lows), almost no sex drive whatsoever and have gained about 10 pounds. I really don&#039;t feel like myself anymore and unfortunately it took me a while to figure out that it was the birth control that has been causing this. I will be switching ASAP.""",3.0,18
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I had to find a way to sleep and make it back to work. I have taken zolpidem for 7 months now and find that i really need it. Sometimes I get a pain in my side but I feel I get a good nights sleep. I feel like I need it, so it has to be addicting.  It works.""",9.0,5
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for about 3 months. I titrated up slowly and really found no difference in my symptoms. Not sure if things would be worse without it. My depression has definitely gotten worse and I&#039;m not sure if it&#039;s a direct medication side effect or I&#039;m just totally depressed that nothing I try takes my pain away. I think it&#039;s causing my morning anxiety. My doctor just prescribed Neurontin in addition to Savella. I&#039;m glad it&#039;s helped so many other people, though.""",4.0,12
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""Very good for pain""",10.0,0
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""So I have been on the Depo shit for well over a decade and decided to opt for a different method due to the weight gain, headaches and bone density concerns.  I have to say I was so scared about the procedure since I had heard nightmare stories about how painful it was.  However, it wasn&#039;t that bad at all, like a slightly more intense pap smear but it was over quick.  I had almost no cramping or bleeding (probably due to just stopping Depo) and it has been great so far.  I have already noticed a small amount of weight loss and haven&#039;t has a headache for a while.  Like mentioned before everyone is different so I&#039;m grateful my experience has gone so well but I will post again if anything changes.""",10.0,7
Contrave,Obesity,"""I&#039;m 5&#039;9&quot; and weighed 340 pounds on March , 29,2016!!!! And I&#039;m happy to say that as of this morning5/12/16..I weigh 296 pounds!! I won&#039;t lie to you all and say it&#039;s been easy and there aren&#039;t side effects.. Constipation, some nausea, etc.. Because with any man made medicine there will be side effects.. But I would deal with the side effects anyday... If I&#039;ve gone down 2 suit sizes in a matter of a month and some change!!! I will also not say that it doesn&#039;t take hard work ,, I go to the gym 6 days a week, I eat about 1400 healthy calories a day( sometimes less) , I drink about 14 cups of water a day. If you wanna lose weight take the pill and work with it , not against it!! Be positive not negative! And you&#039;ll have great results!! thnx""",10.0,81
Cefdinir,Otitis Media,"""My 11 year old son got put on this drug for ear infection. He is allergic to Amoxicillin, so they prescribed Cefdinir. He took it one time before and had no issues. This time however on day 8 of 10, he broke out in severe hives all over his body. Had to counteract with Benadryl. Took him to urgent care and they prescribed prednisalone for 5 days. On day 3 now and still have not seen any improvement. I am trying to be hopeful that by day 4 I will see some. Has anyone had a similar experience?""",1.0,8
Levaquin,Sinusitis,"""I have taken Levaquin many times for my sinuses and have had 2 sinus surgeries.  I am currently on my 38th day of 750mg and have 11 more days to go of taking it.  We are doing this for so long as a last resort before doing surgery again.  I can not tell that it is doing much good this go around.  It does not allow me to rest well so I take it in the morning but  I can honestly say that I am over the vomiting daily because of it.  It also gives me the shakes and just a very bad overall feeling until lunch or so.""",3.0,30
Methylprednisolone,Asthma,"""Works effectively""",9.0,21
Silodosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I am 73 and have an enlarged prostate (x2), taking Finasteride, and have tried Flowmax and Alfuzosin.  The main side effect that is driving me crazy is Hyperacusis.  My doctor switched me to Silodosin and as usual it helped in all expected ways but still the Hyperacusis comes back.  Loud noises make me extremely nervous and it is difficult to be around people.  I may have to have the TURP surgery as I can not tolerate the side effects, especially the Hyperacusis.
No one seems to have this particular problem but people as I do experience the throat and nasal symptoms. I can tolerate the dry ejaculations but not the others. I am considering going to a 4 mg dose.  It does provide adequate flow.""",7.0,0
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""This drug makes me so lethargic I can&#039;t drive for fear of falling asleep at the wheel. I can barely get out of bed. This got worst when my MD upped the dose to 1.8, I think maybe I should go back a dose. I lose 5lbs in 4 weeks, but I haven&#039;t decided its worth since I am so fatigued I can&#039;t function on a normal level. Most days I can&#039;t even get out of my pajamas but it is the only sympton I have experienced. My MD said he had not heard this complaint from any other patient.""",7.0,69
Hydrocodone,Pain,"""Effective but on the slightly week side.""",7.0,28
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Menstrual Disorders,"""At one point during the 5 months that I was taking these pills, I came across tightness of my chest which gave me difficulty breathing and I felt as though I was suffocating. I never had acne, once I quit the pills, I suffered, and am still suffering, from severe acne. I refuse to go back on the pill, but I also don&#039;t know what to do about this acne problem now. I stopped taking the pills in January and have had bad acne since. No problems breathing, though.""",1.0,5
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""I have had fibromyalgia for about 10 years now. My Dr tried Cymbalta and then Gabapentin which both seemed to help at first, but only for a short time. Then maybe 4 years ago, a new Dr. put me on savella. At first I felt nauseous, dizzy, and had headaches every day. All those symptoms continued, but not as severe, but I started feeling like I could get around better, &amp; my muscles weren&#039;t as stiff or sore as before. 
But then being diagnosed with BPD and anxiety, those meds weren&#039;t where they should be, and I started feeling really down and depressed. I told my Dr &#039;s about it. Then trying to get the savella refilled, I found out they weren&#039;t going to refill it  because insurance said I had suicidal ideations. BUT after 4 weeks w/o it, I feel so much better! No sweats, dizziness,etc""",6.0,6
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I was on Vyvance for just under 1 year.  It worked really well.  However as the year went on my mouth got dryer and dryer, until I could only eat soft foods.  I talked to the Doctor and I went off them in the middle of January.   About 3 weeks ago I started a new med called AdderallXR and I can feel my mouth is starting to dry but not like the Vyvance.  While in the USA I found some mini &quot;brush on the go&quot; toothbrushes made by Colgate, called Wisp Max Fresh.  With dryness my teeth always feel like I have a film on them.  Today I used one of the brushes and and it really made my teeth and the dryness feel better.  No  need for water or rinsing.  Maybe I can cut down on the gum and candy. We&#039;ll see!""",8.0,10
Nortriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve had &quot;a&quot; really bad headache for over 6 weeks now. On my right side.   I say &quot;a&quot; because it is almost constant, day and night every day.  Seldom have I had headaches my entire life.  I&#039;m now 60.  After 4 visits to a doctor, (the first one prescribed antibiotics saying I had a sinus infection-no help what so ever, the second guy Midrin, same thing). I was prescribed nortriptyline at 25mg once a day by my last visit with a new doctor.  It has been 3 days, so not much change, yet.  I can put up with any/all the side effects mentioned, if I get relief.  I will repost in a week or 2, when hopefully it has kicked in.  Scheduled for a CAT scan in 2 days.....we&#039;ll see.  Reading these posts has given me some hope.""",5.0,19
Fluticasone / vilanterol,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Was first diagnosed with severed emphysema a year ago. Was put on Breo 200/25. It worked great in giving me the ability to breath comfortably. Two months later I had bronchitis that turned into pneumonia and a mild heart attack. After test doctors decided the heart attack was a fluke brought on by being so sick that it put a strain on my heart. While in the hospital they had me on two inhalers, nebulizer every 4 hrs and oxygen 24/7. Which I had to use when I was released. After a week home I went back on the Breo. Within a week I was off the oxygen and able to stop using the rescue inhaler and nebulizer. Four months later I moved and went to a new doctor. He diagnosed me with severe asthma. Now have side effects of anxiety, not sleeping wel""",8.0,3
Pristiq,Depression,"""Horrible drug. Avoid it""",1.0,7
Cipro,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I was suffering from a UTI for over 2 weeks. Burning had stopped but was loosing my mind over how severe the urgency was. I got prescribed macrobid, after 4 days of no relief I went to the ER and got prescribed Cipro 500mg two times a day for 5 days. I took my second pill and my symptoms are 98% gone. The only side effect was a bit of anxiety after the first pill. But, this could&#039;ve been because I had read so many scary reviews. I&#039;m truly grateful for this drug. I was sleepless and restless to the point of depression. So happy something is finally helping!""",10.0,83
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Hi there! I decided to hop on the bandwagon and write a review if I got my period. Thankfully, here I am, writing this review. I am 18 years old. My boyfriend and I waited 3 years of our relationship to have sex in case a contraceptive fail happened. After having been together for a full 3 years, we had sex! We have been having occasional sex for a while after that and it has been going fine. However, last time, one of our biggest fears came true. The condom broke. At 18 years old, the last thing I want to be is a mom. Him and I have a whole bright future ahead of us. He has gotten many scholarships and has been accepted into a nice college. Luckily, we are fine but let this be a lesson. You have your whole life ahead of you!""",10.0,3
Zoloft,Depression,"""Brain chemicals became imbalanced due to Lyme Disease, HHV6 &amp; Epstein Barr virus.  As part of my treatment, I was prescribed Zoloft.  It&#039;s been very effective in regulating mood and depression symptoms. The few times I have tried going without it for a few weeks (under doctors supervision, of course) the depression and mood symptoms returned.""",9.0,26
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Easiest way to not have babies... light bleeding for a month, headaches, mood swings, acne and weight gain... after 4 months all clear up except for the waight gain it was only 13 pounds but for my height it was alot no periods for almost 1 year and half after that i had normal to light periods every other month. My doctor decided to remove it because i wasn&#039;t able to lose those gained pounds , we thought it will be better with something else with less hormones!!!""",10.0,4
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I got extremely nauseous and that never happens to me , I can&#039;t make it stop . I stopped taking it a week ago and I still experience the pain. It makes me cry how sick I get sometimes . If you know anything to help please let me know . Overall I don&#039;t recommend this drug AT ALL !""",2.0,2
Epclusa,Hepatitis C,"""I was diagnosed with Hep C and chronic Cirrhosis stage 3 a day after my 62 Birthday. I have been in recovery from Alcohol and Drugs for over 32 years but was IV user in 1974. Total surprise and shocked. I felt fatigue this last year, had some discomfort in my stomach area and some nosebleeds as well as headaches. I have always been healthy and this was out of the ordinary for me. I have been on Epclusa for 6 weeks and feel so much better. Very minimal side effects of headache and joint pain as well as sweating specially when in direct sunlight. I am so pleased with this treatment and thankful every day when I take the medication. Co-pay of $5.00 is amazing.""",8.0,13
Sertraline,Depression,"""25 yr old woman UK., I was very low for 3 and a half years, I didn&#039;t really realize i was getting more and more depressed until the past 6 months, and 4 months ago I found it hard to get out of bed or talk! Being shy and anxious as well it was really hard to pluck up the courage to go to my doctor, Which was embarrassing as I just cried and cried in his office and he wasn&#039;t very concerned and put me on citalopram 20mg, this wasn&#039;t very helpful and I did feel zombie like. I decided to stop using it after 3 months but then I got really REALLY depressed and went to a different doctor who put me on sertraline 50mg, its been close to 2 weeks and I feel like I&#039;m actually getting better. A more supportive doctor was nearly as good as this, for me.""",9.0,48
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""It works""",10.0,0
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""Hi this is my 3rd bottle I haven&#039;t lost any weight yet but I haven&#039;t gained any either and I haven&#039;t been exercising like I should but I&#039;m starting a gym next week so it will most likely work better I take two pills in the morning one pill at lunch and two pills before dinner so 4 pills all together The only side effect I have had that is negative is hard stool and constipation but if you take stool softeners and fiber pills they help big-time One of the things I like most about this medication is it does curb your hunger it does do that so I&#039;m hoping to loose weight soon at 208 now fingers crossed""",6.0,9
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""So I took this after a panic attack over pre ejaculate and I was in tears purchasing this.  Being 16 I felt horrible and terrified.  I took this pill between 50-70 hours after. I am irregular and I took this after ovulation.  The odds seemed out of my favor.  I&#039;ve never had hormones before, this makes a difference.  I am SO happy to be giving this a positive review.  My cramps, digestion, nausea, headaches, fatigue, mood swings, and other pregnancy symptoms made me terrified and ruined a good week for me.  However, I got my period 2 days late. It was so heavy and lasted forever.  But I would choose this option over pregnancy ANY day.  DO NOT WORRY!!!!""",10.0,1
Ativan,Anxiety,"""I take 6mg Ativan a day and will do for life, it saved my life there is nothing else to touch a benzodiazepine if your anxiety is off the scale. Yes you get tolerant but what else is there out there NOTHING that works in 20 minutes like Ativan. I am 67 and not going to worry myself with addiction and withdrawal. What would I withdraw to there is nothing out the. I have taken Ativan for 40 years and I am alive, I don&#039;t think I would be without it. """,10.0,214
Benzonatate,Cough,"""I&#039;ve had coughs that would last almost whole winter n taken very expensive cough meds funny how now I have the flu and this benzsonate pills are the only thing that has worked""",10.0,9
Budesonide / formoterol,moterol),"""I was able to breathe finally. I had always been out of breath. All day. When I started taking Symbicort, I could breathe. And I would&#039;ve been able to clean, and play with my kids, go for a walk, excercise. However, I stopped taking it. The side effects were horrible. I was angry, on edge. Worst constant headache ever! It wasn&#039;t fair to my family. Waiting to find an alternative.""",8.0,31
Topiramate,Bulimia,"""I had been bulimic, anorexic for 15 years. I tried in-patient/ out-patient programs in the best places in  Toronto, Canada .. and I did each 3-4 times. When I started Topamax, I could attend lunches at work and can honestly say I haven&#039;t binged at work this year (I am a teacher). In previous years, I binged and purged, 3-4 times a day.

I know socialize and have friends.

I do admit though that the meds have made me very, very, tired. I sleep in until about 1 or 2 pm on the weekends which brothers me a lot but I think its a small price to pay for the huge changes I&#039;ve made.""",8.0,23
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""Obstetrician prescribed this to me due to a chest infection/head cold that resulted in no sleep for me. It totally knocked me out - I slept better than I had during my entire pregnancy. Great part is I still have plenty of fetal movement.""",10.0,2
Moxifloxacin,Pneumonia,"""I have taken this medication many times for pneumonia and bronchitis infections.  While it appears to work well, I am concerned about building resistance to this medication. """,8.0,14
Topiramate,Obesity,"""First started topamax in 2013 lost 30 lbs on 75mg in 3 mos topamax 25 mg 3 x a day w/30 mg prozac once a da.  Weight went from  278 to 248.  I am 65 year old female obese all my life.  Had experimental  Lap band surgery in 1979. Gained all weight back.  Tried everything and gained back all weight every time.  Can&#039;t take diet pills make me too jittery.  After three years stopped topamax because of minor memory loss which I thought was embarrassing.  Stayed on Prozac 30mg and gained all weight back and more up to 291. Now I am really depressed.  Came off Prozac and am back on topamax 25 mg in morning and 25 mg at night only.  Have lost 3 lbs in one week.  So happy.  Would rather walk and feel better physically than remember someones name,""",8.0,104
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""Bad headaches. This medicine works like it says it should.""",10.0,16
Ativan,Anxiety,"""Taken it a few times/packets.. Found it did not much but was on other meds like concerta and suboxone...

Taken now, at 2.5mg four times a day it&#039;s not xananx but it does the job if you are agitated or panicked""",8.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I started using Nuvaring 3 months ago, I&#039;ve experienced breakthrough bleeding, mood swings and depression, decreased libido and dryness. It is very convenient not having to remember taking a pill everyday, but my sex drive went from very, very high (before the ring), to nothing. I hadn&#039;t noticed it until my boyfriend told me he felt like I didn&#039;t want him anymore. I&#039;m going to try it for another month to see if things get better, if not I&#039;m taking it out. I absolutely cannot live without my sex drive. To me the cons outweigh the pros.""",6.0,0
Prednisone,Osteoarthritis,"""I have liver disease and can&#039;t have anti-inflammatory.   One shot of prednisone, and the next morning every ache and pain had vanished - couldn&#039;t believe it.
Effect lasted for about 3 weeks and slowly disappeared.""",10.0,10
Fluoxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""My doctor switched me from Cymbalta to Prozac after the Cymbalta didn&#039;t seem to be working for me any longer.  I started out taking 10mg per day, now I am taking 20mg per day.  I had been taking the Prozac at night before going to bed but noticed I was having a lot more trouble getting to sleep.  After reading the dosing information, I realized that I needed to be taking this medication in the morning.  So I will start that in the morning by holding off my dose tonight.  For the time that I&#039;ve been taking this medication, I have not had depressive episodes that I was unable to handle and taking the depression test, it was not as high as it had been in the past.  So for now, I will continue this med but just change to taking it in the morn.""",8.0,12
Venlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I was started at a low 75 mg. This was a very dark time emotionally for me because I felt like I was taking candy, not medicine. 

As we slowly increased the dose,  the heaviness of depression began to lift, but I also became VERY sleepy. 

Other early side effects was dizziness, insomnia, minor stupor, vivid dreams, stomach cramps, and worsened anxiety. All these are gone except anxiety.

We added a sleep aid and Buspar to take as needed for anxiety and insomnia. But I had to up the venlafaxine XR to my doctors max outpatient dose of 225 mg to get rid of the unmanageable depression. This dose combined with CBT (therapy) has greatly increased the quality of my life. But NEVER FORGET A PILL! Withdrawal is awful! Sobbing, &quot;shocks&quot;, lethargy.""",9.0,25
Myobloc,Dystonia,"""My daughter had a TBI and used to for muscle spasm .She had previously received Botox injections for several years which became ineffective due to her body building up antibodies to it. She has received several injections of Myobloc which were very positive in helping with contractions in her limbs.It increased her mobility and helped her use her arms and hands. Myobloc improved her quality of life and function with her ADL&#039;s.  Myobloc peaks with in a day of injection and wanes throughout several weeks. She has not had adverse side effects. Receiving insurance coverage for Myobloc took an enormous amount of effort and perseverance on both my part and the doctors.""",10.0,1
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""Today is the first day I took it (literally prescribed this morning) only for occasional use, due to my scripts of sedatives and pain medications. It is not sedating, I do have blurred vision but my muscles are EXTREMELY relaxed, but not too much that I can&#039;t do anything. I am a bit dizzy, but I also am taking other medications and currently on some stuff for a sinus infection. It took about an hour to kick in, but my traps, thighs, and back feel almost no pain. I feel so relaxed, I have not taken any of my Valium today, and I feel almost as if I took one, although this medicine (methocarbamol) is non sedating. I feel wonderful so far. No side effects yet. Not for everyday use, at least for me. Recommended for occasional use.""",10.0,18
Yasmin,Acne,"""I have been on Yasmin from 2010 till now. It helped clear my acne, though I used other prescribed medication as well. It helped clear my acne to an extent, still get fine pimples. My left foot started swelling 6 years ago, now the right foot started, to an extent I can&#039;t walk. Been to the doc and he advised to change my contraceptive pill. This is the second case. Medicine affects you in the long run.""",6.0,8
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""I am very greatful for Maxalt wafers as they help me get rid of my migraines, although the side effects of insane burning and jaw pain last and hour before, the wafer curing my migraine. 

Half half if you can endure the pain, its wonderful""",7.0,6
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I am 56 yo male and have been on shots and Axiron for 11 months and my testosterone levels are still around 150.  Before I started any testosterone, I was at about 230, then after starting shots every 4 weeks my T-levels dropped and kept dropping to about 95 and recently went up to 150.  The 200 mg shots are every three weeks now and Axiron daily 60 mg but still no major results except gaining weight and some muscle mass.  All hormones were normal except FSH that was elevated.  Don&#039;t know what the problem is because most people do well with shots and axiron.""",5.0,34
Aftera,Emergency Contraception,"""Ok I&#039;m actually worker from cvs. I personally use aftera and its always worked , but unfortunately I was with customer today I had recomended it to a while ago because my personal experience and she told me today that she&#039;s pregnant and buying prenatal vitamins is not 100% but it work for me""",10.0,1
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have been on Contrave for 1 month and have lost 10 pounds!  So excited!  I have not really had any side effects at all.  My doctor is just as excited as I am that this is working...stick with it, watch what you are eating and get some exercise and it will work!""",10.0,24
Cefdinir,Skin and Structure Infection,"""The doctor gave me this for an abscess. Around the third day I had bad diarrhea and horrible cramping.  After a day of that I was sent to the emergency room and was diagnosed with a c. diff infection. Its been 6 months now and I still have side effects. I have to watch what I eat and I still get cramps and constantly running to the bathroom frequently.  Now if I need to take an antibiotic I have to go to the gastroenterologist to make sure it is safe. """,1.0,6
Vicodin ES,Pain,"""I am 18. I have been using Vicodin for about a year now for migraines and back pain. My back problems started right after I had my son. I never experienced back pain or migraines until I had him. All the lifting him up and yelling triggered the issues! I was on a medication called &quot;Bultab&quot;. It kept me awake all night, it was terrible. Thankfully I was written a prescription for Vicodin and it really helped.""",10.0,6
Lexapro,Depression,"""I&#039;m a pharmacy student and have taken Lexapro. This is supposed to be one of the most effective drugs on the market for anxiety and depression. I suppose I&#039;m the exception, because taking Lexapro was terrible. I switched from Celexa (worked decently), which is chemically very similar to Lexapro. My doctor and I decided to try it thinking I would get even better results. That didn&#039;t happen. Lexapro turned me into a paranoid hermit. My anxiety hit the roof, I would have random depression episodes and begin crying for no apparent reason. Constant worrying. I will NEVER take this pill again. I&#039;m on Prozac now which has worked wonderfully. But like I said- Lexapro works very well and has helped many people. Just not me.""",2.0,22
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""My experience on mirena has been great. March of 2015 I found out I was pregnant, carried the child to 9 weeks and lost it, a month later I got mirena inserted, it didn&#039;t hurt at all, and I bled for about 2 days. It&#039;s been a month and my flow has definitely slowed down. I can&#039;t wait til it stops completely because I hate the damn thing. However, the IUD has stopped the painful cramps I used to get, my period is still pretty usual, comes right on time, so that&#039;s the only reason how I know I&#039;m getting it, because otherwise I wouldn&#039;t feel it lol. 10/10 would reccomend to any woman who has ever been pregnant.""",9.0,12
Fentanyl Transdermal System,Chronic Pain,"""I have been using the 50mcg patches for about 2 years. They are a lifesaver and I found an almost fool proof way to get them to stick. I find that my thigh works best and I keep them shaved in the application area (I&#039;m a guy so I don&#039;t shave my legs) but before applying a new patch I use a single use alcohol pad (for cleaning before an injection) and then once dry, apply the patch and hold for a good 30 seconds. They always stick and in fact on the 3rd day they actually hurt a bit coming off like a bandaid. I think the oil on your skin is what keeps them from sticking well. I also apply my new patch and leave the old one on for an extra 8-12 hours, which keeps the withdrawal symptoms to a minimum.""",10.0,80
Augmentin,Strep Throat,"""This medication did clear up my strep throat within the first couple days being on it. However the side effects were horrible. I had watery diarrhea for like 3 days, I always felt nausea after taking it even with food, and I had strong stomach pains. Also by the 4th day on it I had a yeast infection.""",7.0,31
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Lost 9 lbs the first week but I am very irritable and my moods are very unusual hoping it will go away as my body gets used to the medicine.""",9.0,15
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""Only downfall is price.""",9.0,5
Gabapentin,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""I am now 79, but had trigeminal neuralgia attacks for at least 35 years.  I would get an unprictable jabbing pain on either the right or the left side of my face about once or twice a year.  For years I did not know what caused it and simply toughed it out.  It was usually gone after about a week or so.  

About ten years ago I mentioned it to my family doc who sent me to a nerve specialist.  He diagnosed it right away and prescribed Neurontin.  Now, when I feel the first jab coming on, I take one or 2 pills and follow it up with additional pills until the pain goes away, usually in 2 or 3 days.

""",8.0,76
Protonix,GERD,"""I have had acid reflux, for 10 years. I&#039;ve taken Nexium it takes my reflux a way, now insurance will not pay, so now I have to take Protonix Tabs 40mg once per day I get heart burn heart burn so bad I have to take tums 2 to 3 at a time just not happy. I must keep looking for better meds.""",4.0,0
Reclipsen,Birth Control,"""Has been effective at preventing pregnancy. I&#039;ve decided to stop taking it due to side effects. The first 2 months my breasts were extremely tender. I experienced some depression symptoms and mood problems in the first month, which I initially thought went away, but I think I just got used to them. Looking back, I&#039;ve been WAY more emotional at times (cry at least 2-3 times a week now, used to cry 2-3 times a year) and also fairly flat (don&#039;t really get excited about anything anymore). My sex drive has been almost non-existent while on Reclipsen. I used to be keen like all the time and now even extensive foreplay can&#039;t really get me going, which makes it pretty pointless to even be on it. Periods are short and light, which I will miss.""",5.0,3
OxyContin,Pain,"""I think I have tried every pain medication known to man over the last 9 years.  This one is the only one that has allowed me to live a normal life.""",10.0,463
Citalopram,Panic Disorde,"""First of all, I just wanted to warn people of the reviews on here saying, &quot;&#039;I am on the 2nd day...&#039; &#039;It has been 1 week...&quot; 

This drug doesn&#039;t work like that. Whatever you&#039;re feeling before the WEEK THREE of taking this is pretty much irrelevant to the review, as Celexa&#039;s effects take at least 3 weeks to work properly and for the side effects to ease/disappear. 

That said, the side effects can be awful at the start but once you&#039;re well into treatment this drug can be a literal life saver. I was diagnosed with clinical depression 14 years ago, and this is the only SSRI that has worked for me. Its only after you&#039;re off it do you realize how helpful this drug really is. If the side effects do go away after a month, id suggest something else.""",9.0,27
Tretinoin,Photoaging of the Skin,"""I&#039;ve used this product for almost a year now. I experienced mild dry skin the first couple of days, which eventually faded. My occasional mild acne cleared up immediately and youthful, radiant skin appeared. I started getting compliments. Five months passed and my tube was coming to an end, so I called for a refill. Apparently my dermatologist recommends a check up every six months so my refill was declined. The soonest I could be seen was 3 weeks later. As I started the new tube I noticed extremely dry, flakey, red skin and acne in spots I&#039;ve never had before on my face. This freaked me out! But I continued the cream and it all cleared up after a week. I now have clear, radiant skin again. Moral of the story, don&#039;t lose hope. Give it time.""",10.0,53
Gabapentin,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""I began experiencing trigeminal neuralgia a few years after chemo. I had 5 courses of bleomycin, Velban and Cisplatin (1980s) When I first took Neurontin to control the pain I was taking 900 to 1200 mgs per day. As the symptoms decreased in frequency I weaned off and now take it only when needed. I can feel the changes in my skin when its going to start. I don&#039;t wait for the shooting pain, I now  take 300 mgs gabapentin at the slightest tingling of my scalp. It helps tremendously.  The only problem is saying whatever comes to mind , especially when taking prednisone at the same time.""",10.0,51
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Kidney Infections,"""I was a bit of a moron and let a UTI go for too long. I had pain on and off for a few months in my back. Pee was cloudy, frequent urination..all that good stuff but two days ago I woke up and felt absolutely terrible. I was so nauseous, couldn&rsquo;t eat anything, awful headache, chills and the worst back pain I had ever felt. I went to Dr and she wrote this for me. I took two pills yesterday and already today I feel a 100x&rsquo;s better. I don&rsquo;t believe it is for everyone obviously due to the mixed reviews and my mother had taken it before and it had awful effects on her as well but I do believe it&rsquo;s worth trying because for me it&rsquo;s been wonderful. I couldn&rsquo;t even bend over yesterday and today all I have is slight dull pain in my back.Worked perfect""",10.0,0
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""Severe social anxiety to the point of not being able to interact with people in public, couldn&#039;t go to seminar classes where speaking was required. Would sweat profusely with my heart beating out of chest. Now I take one 1 mg pill most days (not all) along with clonidine daily and I feel fine! I participate in lecture discussions, talk to people around me, etc. Side effects: a slight &quot;nodding&quot; effect&quot; and bit drowsy but I sort of like its cool breeze of sedation. Great medicine!""",9.0,31
Permethrin,Scabies,"""Hi, we have a  family farm in Kentucky. Populations of wild turkeys have increased exponentially in the 35 years that I&#039;ve been clearing brush and walking the woods. The head of the infectious diseases department at the Cleveland Clinic patiently explained that the 25 different ticks had a 3 stage life, one of which was microscopic larvae that burrow into skin. I&#039;m a northerner, so I&#039;m more susceptible I&#039;ve battled these critters for decades. Now a lot more people are affected..  This is a great medication to get rid of them. Used it 4-6 times a year for 20 yrs. No discernible side effects except the worst spots you do have to scratch open and reapply 2-3 times . please don&#039;t treat your patient like a pariah !! Thanks""",9.0,0
Xolair,"Asthma, Maintenance","""In the treatment of my severe chronic asthma, this medication is best at managing my condition. I take it subcutaneously once each month, two injections of 150 mg each.""",8.0,24
ella,Emergency Contraception,"""Took the pill 10 hours after unprotected sex, 1-2 days before ovulation, according to Clue, but you can never be sure! Used withdrawal method but wanted to be sure.
I didnt have any symptoms at first, but after a week and a half, I experienced mood swings and depression, a bit of acne, back pain and cramping - all of the symptoms I have in PMS, but more severe. Hormonal bomb! My period was late 8 days and I was petrified and stressed to the max, bought a test and it came out negative. Got my period that night!!!!! (9 days late, a bit heavier flow) STAY CALM GIRLS AND USE PROTECTION!!!!!!!!!""",8.0,4
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""After divorcing my wife of 8 years, and all the stuff included with this such as moving, a kid etc, my life completely fell apart.  I felt like I had to start over, and the extreme lonelyness caused extreme anxiety and depression. The anxiety was 24/7 for 1.5 weeks, non stop, intense, could hardly sleep and constantly wanted to die. Had it not been for my daughter I probably would&#039;ve offed myself. 

After 1.5 months I felt depressed but better and decided to go back to work. Bad idea, anxiety came back with vengence and after 3 weeks I was asked by my doctor to start Escitalopram (she called it Cipralex, but the Escitalopram is a much cheaper generic one, so I got that one)

Had no effect at up 15mg for 1 month. Then 1 week at 20mg YAY !""",9.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I started on Sronyx when I was 15 bc I had bad clotting while on my period and it was very heavy. By far my favorite birth control out there made me loose almost 20 lbs within 2 months made me feel awesome. No bad side effects and did the job had hardly any cramps and no heavy bleeding. Then when I was 17 got switched to Orthi Tri-Cyclen absolutely the worst. Gained 5 lbs within my 1st cycle. My boobs felt tender and gave me the worst mood swings. And always had a craving . It was like I could never get full my appetite was trough the roof. Then on my first cycled period it gave me clotting and cramps that made me not even wanna move. So bad my back and lower stomac ached. So that resulted in me  immediately switching back to Sronyx""",7.0,2
Desyrel,ibromyalgia,"""Couldn&#039;t live without it. Keeps me somewhat mobile, otherwise I&#039;d be unable to get around, and unable to sleep at night.""",10.0,48
Triamcinolone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Highly effective! As any sufferer knows, night time is the most crucial time. I no longer fear waking up in a panic gasping for air as the nasal passages swell shut. (In a deep sleep, I have learned that brain creates nightmares to wake you up!) In addition to night time relief, I am more focused at the office as a software engineer that may sit behind a computer for up to 12 hours a day.I look foward now to both sleep and work.""",10.0,14
Hydrocodone,Pain,"""This medication works very well and I&#039;ve had no side effects that I wasn&#039;t already having by taking Norco.  It&#039;s very effective and keeps my pain from getting too high so I don&#039;t require a lot of other pills to bring my pain level down.  The only thing I don&#039;t like is that my insurance declined my coverage stating they didn&#039;t feel it was needed.  How my INSURANCE can determine that is crazy.  My doctor prescribed it for a reason.  Love this medication.  I&#039;m able to function and work and am never sleepy at work.""",10.0,10
Orlistat,Obesity,"""In the past I used the prescription strength orlistat 120mg and I lost 45-50 pounds, short term, I also used portion control, exercised daily and felt the side affects if I ate something I shouldn&#039;t have. Years later Alli was on the shelf after I went to the Dr in need of help to lose the pesky 10-20 pounds and my Dr told me to use alli but double the dose and it is equivalent to prescription strength. So far I am down 6 pounds in 1 1/2 weeks. Alli is only a temporary kickstart to any weight loss plan and is not intended for long term use. It has worked for me. The right way is to get up and move and know your portions and drink plenty of water!!""",10.0,59
Remeron,Anxiety,"""I was drinking heavy to combat anxiety for years. Remeron sorted me out. Still drank now and again but in general felt good about myself. I&#039;ve tried lots of anti-anxiety medicines and this one is the best. Weight gain but makes me happy so a small price to pay. One last thing when on this I would look in the mirror and feel good about myself for the first time in years. Good medicine.""",9.0,124
Cymbalta,Depression,"""This medication is very difficult to get off of.  I recently began taking tamoxifen for breast cancer, only to find out that Cymbalta blocks the metabolism of it, and I should come off it. EASIER SAID THAN DONE.""",2.0,15
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Today I had Skyla inserted. Have been using regular birth control pills for years. Decided to try Skyla to curve my high blood pressure due to the hormones in the birth control pills. Was informed to take Misoprostol 24 hours before appointment to prepare the cervix (make the procedure easier). They said this procedure would hurt worse because I have not had any children. This procedure was surprisingly very painful for me. Would not suggest this form of birth control unless you absolutely needed this form of birth control, only because I found it very painful.""",8.0,6
Xarelto,Deep Vein Thrombosis,"""I have been on Xarelto for three  years now with not one single problem""",10.0,25
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I have always been uncomfortable in situations where the focus could suddenly turn to me. I knew 6 months prior to my wedding that I wanted to see a doctor about this. He first put me on Celexa 10mg then 20mg. I lost all sexual desires with that. My doctor then switched me to Lexapro 10mg which was a little better for me than Celexa but still didn&#039;t fix my anxiety problems completely. Still being on Lexapro my doctor prescribed me 0.25mg alprazolam 1-3 / day as needed and let me tell it worked so well for me! I had to experiment with the doses before my wedding to know what amount was right for me. I found that when I took 2 pills (0.5mg total) my anxiety levels went down almost completely. My wedding day couldn&#039;t have been better!""",10.0,10
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""It was terrible. I can relate to so many of these women. I tried lo lo for 3 months because I had a hard time with beyaz and I started bleeding and did not stop for 3 months. It literally felt like I was getting my period for 3 months straight. I became anemic and exhausted all the time. I don&#039;t know why it had that affect on me. Still trying to find a good birth control. =(""",1.0,2
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I was on Tri-Sprintec for 6 months straight and it was great. I had no side effects, no yeast infections, no headaches, and my weight remained the same. After that I went to the doctors for my annual pap and they gave me 3 months of FREE Ortho Tri Cyclen pills. I took them because it was FREE, but those gave me constant yeast infections, headaches, tiredness and my mood swings were insane. My sex drive went down, and I wasn&#039;t pleased, nor was my boyfriend. So I couldn&#039;t take it anymore. I had the doctor write me a prescription for TRI-SPRINTEC, which always worked well for me. """,8.0,4
Chlorpheniramine / methscopolamine / phenylephrine,Rhinitis,"""Clears my nose, but I can only take it at night because it makes me extremely drowsy. """,5.0,3
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""It is wonderful, half an hour before bed, especially with one nortriptyline. A beautiful sleep. Blurred vision and dry mouth are the annoying bits.""",8.0,20
Canagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Taking Invokana for at least several years now. Also take metformin and Tradjenta, but the latter is new for me. One thing I noticed almost right away was a &quot;weird&quot; feeling that was kind of like skin sensitivity which could be related to (decreased) circulation. When I told doctor about it, was told very firmly that &quot;that is not something associated with this drug.&quot; Now all of a sudden there is new info about increased amputations! Also get the aches, muscle pains and swollen arm pits/arms. I was really wondering about that! Why? No yeast problems, though. Did help as the &quot;final push&quot; to really help normalize sugars, but will now reconsider taking it! Prob. not worth it.""",5.0,24
Bactrim,Sinusitis,"""After three days of perscribed use of the generic bactrim, my headaches and nasal discharge have decrease dramatically. Side Effects, insomnia (reason I am writing this review), pain in jaw and throat if not taken with ample water.""",8.0,75
Estarylla,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""This is my third week on this pill . I have taken birth control before and it was all smooth sailing. But with this pill I feel miserable, I have been bleeding for 5 days (two weeks after my period) and I have been in a horrible mood! Not wanting to talk to anyone or do anything. I would NOT recommend this birth control. I&rsquo;m stopping immediately""",1.0,0
Vivitrol,Alcohol Dependence,"""I am looking forward to my second injection. The obsession of taking a drink has been diminished significantly. I am motivated and happy. I attend 12 step meetings and do everything suggested from the fellowship however, this medication has taken me to the next level in my sobriety.  It is merely a band aid to my disease and support is still extremely important. I recommend this medication to any chronic alcoholic who has a problem staying sober.""",10.0,144
Seroquel,Insomnia,"""I had not slept in over two years when I finally found Seroquel, my savior! I sleep so great but I have had to increase the amount I take ever so often. Taking 300mg now.""",10.0,20
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Drank extra water and drank the Suprep.  It took me almost an hour to get the mixture down as I was gagging from the taste! At first gulp I thought it wasn&#039;t so bad, but a third through I could not take the saltiness!  There was a little still left when I had to dash to the potty to start eliminating water.  I could not leave the toilet at all for an hour, but this part was easier than the drink! No cramps, no headaches, really not so bad. After 1.5 hours I was able to take a shower. Still have to urinate every 30 mins or so with minimal watery stool. Not sure how I will get the second dose down tomorrow, but so far besides the drink part, it&#039;s not that bad.""",8.0,13
Actemra,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I had tried Orencia, which worked for three months and then quit. Next, I was on Rituximab, but after a year and a half, my rheumatologist and myself decided to switch, as it was not helping enough. My rheumatologist suggested Actemra and life has come back to me! I have only been on it a year and a half, but during this time, I have felt so much better. My C-reactive protein went from 38 to 1 and my SED rate has gone from 18 to 0.1. 
Interestingly, the IL-6 protein was my culprit and Actemra targets that protein. With todays Vectra-DA blood test, studies are finding which biologic medications can work the best for you.
Rheumatologists are also finding the sooner they turn down your symptoms, the easier it is to control inflammation caused by autoimmune disease.""",10.0,64
Doryx,Acne,"""This doesn&#039;t allow me to write very much so I can&#039;t share my whole story. I hate taking prescription drugs, but I gave Doryx a chance and it&#039;s been a God send. I developed acne in my late 20&#039;s, after being acne free since puberty. The cyst like acne would hurt badly and leave terrible marks. With Doryx, every zit on my problem areas were completely gone within 4 days and the red marks from past zits have already faded. I was concerned of side effects and I have had none whatsoever. I am supposed to take it everyday, but I only take it Monday-Friday. I once went 5 days without taking it and got a zit, but getting back on the pills cleared it right up. I pay $25 for a months supply, worth every penny.""",10.0,59
Gabapentin,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Have had peripheral neuropathy and restless legs for over ten years. I take 100 mg of gabapentin before bed. It worked wonders for my RLS for many years, but I may soon need to increase the dose somewhat.  It has not had any apparent effect on my neuropathy.""",9.0,47
Dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b,"Conjunctivitis, Bacterial","""Used it at the onset of my eye infection ( bacterial conjunctivitis) and immediately it was gone. Works every time. Very effective drug""",10.0,15
Pazopanib,Renal Cell Carcinoma,"""My father had passed away of taking pazopanib just for 3 months due to tumour rupture because of this tablet...please do not consume it..""",1.0,10
Morphine,Pain,"""Great for pain relief.""",10.0,20
Pristiq,Depression,"""I am on a lot of medication, but thanks to the previous comment, it may be the Pristiq that is causing my constant hot flashes!""",10.0,9
Omeprazole,GERD,"""Doc prescribed this for me but I didn&#039;t think it would help, since my main symptoms of shortness of breath and chest tightness and rarely heartburn. Left it in the cabinet for months until recurring stomach pains landed me in the ER. All blood tests, urine tests, and ultrasounds came back normal and once again my doc suggested the Prilosec. Finally caved. I kid you not, within the first day my stomach pains disappeared. I had the best nights sleep the first few days that I could remember, realizing it was actually heartburn waking me up (I contributed my early wakings to anxiety or poor sleep habits). Absolutely no side effects. I can eat whatever I want. I feel like a new person after one week. Hoping this lasts once my 14 days are up!""",10.0,72
Nuvigil,Narcolepsy,"""I have been taking Provigil 3 x 200mg tabs in the morning. It works but not great. I would be sitting at my desk and do &quot;head bobs&quot;.  This is not acceptable to me.   My doctor suggested I try Nuvigil.  I started taking it last week.  I took one 250mg in the morning.   It is a sleeping pill to me.  This week has been the longest week for me.  I am fighting to stay away at work. I am interested to see if other have this same reaction to Nuvigil.""",2.0,59
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill now (10mg) for 3 weeks. My anxiety has reached an all time high and I&#039;m hardly able to get to work and function. Wake up every morning sick in the stomach.

Not sure if its normal and gets better or if its just not for me..............""",2.0,7
Nortrel 1 / 35,Menstrual Disorders,"""Ive been on it for about 3 years. Has worked well and no problems. I was on a triphasic for a year and it made my migraines horrible the monophasic pill has helped. An interesting side effect is I do not continuously take the pills, i just take it normally. After a few months my periods completely disappeared. I freaked out thinking i was pregnant and took a test, it was negative and told my doctor and had a blood test ran and found no pregnancy or other problems. He said it was a side effect that my periods would just go away. It&#039;s great but still weird to me, I&#039;ve only had spotting for 2 days in the last 3 years. Save money on tampons though! I also noted that your sex drive does go down, never had any problems with dryness though.""",8.0,4
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I was on the depo for 1 n a half years, got off in Feburary. started my period march. It&#039;s now June 4 and still bleeding! I hate this b.c!""",1.0,7
Demerol,Pain,"""I believe if used right this medicine is great for people who cannot take morphine.""",10.0,60
Mirapex,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Having taken Mirapex for 15 years, about 6 months ago it stopped working.  I couldn&#039;t figure it all out, but decided to try adjusting my other meds.  Then, I realized that I started taking anti-acids about  6 months ago.  Sure enough, the antacid med was causing my problem.  I started taking it at another time of the day, and the problem went away.  Go on the internet and ask the question &quot; do antacids interfere with Mirapex.&quot;  You will get your answer""",10.0,46
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""I have been on it so a for over six years. I am 44 years old and suffer from chronic migraines, degenerative disk disease, fybromyalgia,and more. I get tight muscle knots in my neck muscles that cause me terrible pain, causing headaches and stiffness. Soma has been a miraculous medication, allowing me to function better and live a more productive life. I have tried other muscle relaxers but like Soma the best because I do not get tired from it. It has been a blessing.""",10.0,143
Topicort,Psoriasis,"""I used the spray. It was very convienent, kept scales at a minimal level, helps with itching and burning of psoriasis. It did not get rid of the red patches. This medicine is a great management drug, but will not put you into remission.""",8.0,4
Metronidazole,Dental Abscess,"""I have had a severe tooth abscess which I fought on and off for a few years. Last time I had it, it gave me  the most severe pain I have ever experienced in my life! Half of my face was swollen, I couldn&#039;t eat or sleep. I would stay up all night crying due to the extreme pain. I was prescribed amoxicillin and ibuprofen. Took them for more than a week but they didn&#039;t seem to do much, and the swelling was getting worse. Then the dentist prescribed me metrodinazole along with the antibiotics I was already taking and it changed my life! The pain was completely  gone within less than 24h and the swelling went down within the first 3 days! I have personally not experienced any side effects and would take this medication again if needed.""",10.0,17
Xeloda,"Breast Cancer, Metastatic","""I&#039;ve been on Xeloda for 5 months. I have extreme traveling pains. Once I woke up at 3am and my right hand felt like someone had stabbed me with a knife and the knife was still in it. This lasted for 3 days. Next it was my left leg at the hip joint. I couldn&#039;t walk on it. Lots of pain when I moved it. It lasted about 4 days. Next was in my jaw joint. Painful swelling, couldn&#039;t bite down on anything..another 3 day episode. The pain is horrible. I go for scans in two weeks to see why my tumor markers went up. Could be from the inflammation xeloda is causing, could be xeloda is not working for me and the cancer is spreading. Will know soon.""",6.0,9
Aldara,Condylomata Acuminata,"""This works well. It takes time, but if you follow the instructions precisely the warts get smaller and smaller until they&#039;re gone. No scar, no freezing or drying, no acid. The warts just shrink until they&#039;re gone.  Less side effects than Condylox. It does not affect healthy skin like Condylox does.""",10.0,36
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""Latuda is the first antipsychotic I&#039;ve taken, and I have to say it works. Yeah nausea sets in if you don&#039;t eat with it but it&#039;s been pretty fine. Started with 20 MG for the past 6 months, and auditory hallucinations diminished at least 90%. Anxiety about 60% which is why I&#039;m looking to up my dosage to 40mg along with upping my zoloft dosage to 100mg.But with any medicine there are side effects and diarrhea is an issue with this medication. So, with my uptake in dosage hopefully I&#039;ll be all the way me again.""",8.0,22
Skyla,Birth Control,"""This is just about the insertion because I feel it&#039;s my duty to quell the fears of other women out there after I let myself go way overboard in reading horror stories online and freaking myself out... I was prepared for the worst pain of my life based on what everyone was saying, and I can&#039;t believe how completely fine it was. Seriously, I would describe it as discomfort. I squeezed the nurse&#039;s hand really hard for a second and then it was over. Barely had any cramping afterwards.

I know this isn&#039;t true for everyone, but it is probably way more likely that you will have an experience like mine, so don&#039;t freak out, please! It&#039;s a non-issue, don&#039;t waste energy getting stressed over this like I stupidly did.""",10.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I loved this birth control pill! I knew what day I would get my period and even what time. Every other birth control pill I would constantly spot and with this one I didn&#039;t. The one draw back about this pill is every month when starting a new pack, I would be very nauseous for about 3-4 days(usually just in the morning).""",9.0,13
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Overactive Bladde,"""I had botox in my bladder because of nerve damage in my back i had to go sometimes every five minutes and could not leave the house. 
Its four months after first treatment. I still can not urinate at all unless I self cath. Sometimes five times a day sometimes ten when i take water pill for heart condition. Cant get answers if this is normal""",3.0,29
Cryselle,Birth Control,"""I have had a fantastic experience with Cryselle.  I take the pill before I go to bed every night, and have never had a side effect.  I have been on Cryselle for 26 months, and have never gotten pregnant.  Prior to taking Cryselle, my cycle was random and rarely hit at the same time each month, but since being on the birth control, my cycle is constant.  I highly recommend this birth control.""",10.0,31
Etanercept,Psoriasis,"""Been on Enbrel for 4 years. Was totally clear for 2 years when I got a kidney infection. Went off Enbrel for 8 weeks and had a couple of spots reappear on my calf. Back on 1 shot a week and it just will not clear up the calf again. Still worth it, but I thank the man upstairs for my insurance coverage.""",9.0,3
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""I started taking buspar about 2 months ago. I started having &quot;brain zaps&quot; and I thought it was temporary. It was not. I started getting water retention and I wanted to eat more than usual. I also was extremely irritable constantly. 

I was told to take 5mg twice daily. I started with half a pill then after a week the whole pill 2x daily. 

I since then I decreased my dose to half. Now I&#039;m off completely.  All of the side effects have stopped almost immediately.  No brain zaps, irritability decreased slowly, and water retention stopped. 

This pill didn&#039;t do anything except all of the bad. On the positive side - getting off of it does not give you severe withdrawal.""",1.0,28
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 22 years old and I got the skyla 2 months after I had my baby 1/28/2016. It is now 7/17/2016 and I&#039;m starting finger dissatisfied. So for the first 4 months I was literally bleeding everyday. And it wasnt just light bleeding it was excessive bleeding. I had to wear 2 big overnight pads and a ultra tampon. And I was changing it alost every 2-3 hours. I never knew when my period was in because I was bleeding everyday. So the beginning of June I stopped bleeding for 2 weeks but I started back 6/18/2016 and I&#039;ve been bleeding since then. I often get the big clots of blood. I brought it to my doctors attention and she said because of so much blood loss my iron is low. I now have to take iron pills. I will be getting it removed.""",5.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This birth control is an amateur one for sure. I have been on it for almost 3 months now. I have mood swings, weight gain in hips and thighs ( I&#039;m a professional athlete and have never had weight there), increased appetite, and occasional bleeding. I have had some minor break outs too. I am definitely switching over to a different brand.""",2.0,2
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I recieved my Skyla a month ago. I am 27 years old, single, and do not want children. My doctor was enthusiastic about my decision, she answered all my questions and reassured me it was safe and effective. My experience wasn&#039;t awful, but it also wasn&#039;t fun. She had a hard time opening my cervix (I am petite at 4&#039;11&quot; 120 lbs), so the process took a bit longer. The moment it opened, I yelped and felt the worst cramp of my life. She counted down from 10 and she was done. I was lightheaded and shaky after insertion. The rest of the day my cramping peaked at a 6 on the pain scale and subsided each day after. No spotting, period was on time with minimal cramping. So far no hormonal side effects or pain. I&#039;m VERY happy with my Skyla!""",9.0,6
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""Wonder drug.  I tried many others. Maxalt MLT works so quick and free of all the usual side effects.  I can use Maxalt MLT and within 30-60 minutes return to normal activities free of the normal after migraine haziness.  It has given me my life back.  Many thanks to Dr. Z. for prescribing this.""",10.0,12
Esterified estrogens,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""It got rid of the night sweats but caused significant weight gain.""",8.0,8
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""Love this stuff. Can get a full at least 8 hrs sleep &amp; feel refreshed &amp; rested in the morning. Not walk the floor &amp; eat everything in the house like with Ambien. That stuff scared me. Thanks Doc.""",10.0,19
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I started taking Lutera in August of 2016. I am 19 years old. My periods have become so much less of a hassle! My previously debilitating back and stomach cramps have become significantly less painful. My flow is also much lighter and tapers off much quicker. My cycle is very regular now. As far as sex drive goes, I&#039;m not sure what everyone is saying about loss, because if anything I&#039;ve gained. I can&#039;t help myself (which obviously my boyfriend is totally okay with). I&#039;m also not experiencing any problems with lack of natural lubrication. Though, both my sex drive and lubrication situation could be due to my age compared to other ladies on this page! I&#039;ve also gained 0 lbs. while on Lutera!!""",10.0,13
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""The side effects were too hard to tolerate, for me to continue to take it for more than a couple of months.   Nausea, dizziness, headache, upset stomach, and a terrible skin reaction that left many scars on my entire body are in addition to the mental slowness, confusion and increased depression suffered while taking Lyrica.  """,1.0,23
Pristiq,Depression,"""After being in denial, I completely broke down with anxiety and depression. Went to my doctor and prescribed me Pristiq. After a week I took a big turnaround for the best, so happy! Stick with it, give it a chance to work. Side effects were nausea for the first few days stomach upset, but don&#039;t give up! I have been on Celexa in the past but takes to long to kick in..plus 40lbs weight gain. Pristiq cuts the appetite ,and you not hungry, at least if you needs a few lbs off this is the medicine to be on!""",10.0,100
Pioglitazone,"Diabetes, Type 2","""It is a very effective drug when used correctly for suitable patients.""",10.0,23
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I was on this birth control for three months. I gained over ten pounds and went from a C cup to a DD. This pill was absolutely terrible for me. I lowered my sex drive and my emotions were so all over the place, I considered seeing a therapist. Seems like a lot of side effects for such a low dose of hormones. Not worth it at all.""",2.0,11
Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So the dr gave me some amox-clav 875 mg a week ago. I only took 3 that was enough to know I had a darn YI ,so I used some Monostat cream for the outside because of the itching. hwen I tell y&rsquo;all I was burning like anything -  I wanted to run through the house screaming for a fire hose to put the fire out """,5.0,8
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Leaves a big bruise""",7.0,10
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Northstar generic 1 out of 10 better off taking benadryl.""",1.0,2
Ulipristal,Emergency Contraception,"""Took ella 2 days after unprotected sex ..3 days later experienced heavy bleeding and stomach pains. i wasn&#039;t even due for my period until 2 weeks later this pain feels like the same as taking the abortion pill.. Never again will I take this pill""",1.0,0
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""This medicine worked like no other. I have insomnia and this helps me sleep through the night without waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep and it keeps my mood stable throughout the day. I have less headaches and migraines because I&#039;m getting sleep, and I don&#039;t feel too bad in the morning like other medicines that affect me. This is the only medication I take. I have anxiety, depression and insomnia and this pill takes care of all 3. Love it.""",10.0,54
Duloxetine,Depression,"""Have had major life changes the last two years and been depressed and weepy most days. Doctor prescribed Cymbalta 30 mg. On day 3. My head feels foggy and am tired all the time. I keep waking up at night but fall back to sleep.  """,2.0,10
Zutripro,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I&#039;ve had allergy related chronic bronchitis for going on a month now. Was first given Vanacof liquid for congestion and cough. While the Vanacof did help my congestion it did practically nothing for my brutal cough. Went to a great doctor who immediately prescribed Zurtipro liquid to help calm my cough at night. Feel so much better after two nights of decent rest. Where has this stuff been all my life. Highly recommend for bronchitis. """,10.0,5
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""At first it seemed to make the migraines not so unbearable. The weight loss was nice too! It did make me drowsy at first. I also couldn&#039;t think straight and find the right words. I saw light trails esp at night. But I struggled through for a few years thinking I would get over the side effects. Ultimately I didn&#039;t think the benefits were worth the side effects. Everyone is different.""",5.0,18
Epiduo,Acne,"""My skin peeled severely for about 3 weeks and I went through a lot of itching and burning. The acne cream is meant for small pimples not if you have many breakouts all over your face. The process takes a long time 3  months and your face hurts almost every day. But once those 3 months pass your face looks great.""",4.0,7
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had a positive experience. I first got it when I was 21, now I&#039;m 24 and got a second one Inserted recently. 
The insertion hurt me a bit, but I know most can tolerate it. It&#039;s more of the idea of it going inside, Pain Rate on insertion: 4 out of 10.  I&#039;ve had periods every 3-4 months. My bleeding was regular and sometimes even light. It truly does depend on the body of woman. It never bothered me, it was as if it wasn&#039;t there. I&#039;ve had no weight gain or loss, no acne, nothing out of the ordinary. After reading all these reviews, I suggest getting it because it&#039;s been working so well for me, but if it discomforts you in any way, even the slightest bit go talk to your doctor asap before any bad side effects kick in. Hope for the best(:""",9.0,2
Trintellix,Depression,"""After upping dosage to 20 mg my vision started messing up. We lowered it and are titrating off of it now. My vision is still messed up. I can no longer see through my glasses very well. I&#039;m seeing a specialist next week. My head throbs as wee and nausea. My vision better return or someone will be in trouble.""",2.0,38
Verapamil,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve been taking Calan for over 18 years and it is truly amazing.  I was having severe, life altering migrianes at least once a week, usually twice.  The migrianes stopped instantly the week I started using this medication.  If I miss a dose, the headace will come in about two days.  Great motivation to take the medication on a timely basis.  I highly recommend this treatment for migrianes.""",10.0,66
Zoloft,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""Have previously used progesterone tablets which worked fairly well however I had a break and then my gp told me to use these instead. Horrid 3 days! I could deal with the nausea and low mood as I was prepared for it, but I lost my orgasm on just 25mg and 3 tablets. Not for me!""",1.0,5
Exalgo,Chronic Pain,"""I started taking Exalgo in June 2011 for chronic kidney/flank pain. I started with 8mg once/day. Increased to 12mg in March 2012. Then increased to 16mg in July 2013. I call Exalgo my miracle. I like taking the ER pill rather than popping pills all day long. I&#039;ve tried so many different opiates, but I much prefer Dilaudid to all the others. I also take 4mg Dilaudid (hydromorphone) as needed for breakthrough pain.  Best of luck to anyone suffering from chronic pain, it&#039;s a terrible way to live, but Exalgo definitely increased my quality of life, I hope it can do the same for you!""",10.0,75
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine,Headache,"""I&#039;ve had migraines since I was 12, they went away from the time I was 16 until recently at the age of 20. I&#039;ve been hospitalized because they have been so severe this time around. Fioricet is the only thing that has any effect on my migraines, but it takes about two hours to even start to help. Even then, it&#039;ll only knock it from a ten down to a nine, or an eight if I&#039;m really lucky. I have linked my headaches back to food allergies, which I&#039;m discovering more and more of every week. I have to read every ingredient and prepare all meals myself, which is extremely difficult as a college student commuting. If you cannot find the source of your migraines, try eliminating malted wheat barely, MSG, sodium nitrate and chocolate.""",6.0,13
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I decided to get Nexplanon after being dissatisfied with the pill. I got it placed June 2015 and Im very happy with it. Thankfully the only side effects Ive experienced are weight gain, 13lbs which was welcomed since I was a little under-weight and light spotting every now and then, nothing too bothersome. I love that I dont have to remember a pill everyday or go in for shots or replace a patch/ring every week/month, and I love that its effective for up to 3 years.""",10.0,4
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Endometriosis,"""My doctor started me on Microgestin over a year ago to control my endometriosis symptoms. So far, it has helped completely with the irregular bleeding I was experiencing. I still have pain, so it hasn&#039;t 100% helped with that aspect. One side effect that almost made me stop altogether was the breast tenderness. I do notice that I get a small amount of acne at times. I have suffered with migraines for 17 years and I honestly feel that this  medicine brings them on or makes them worse. I have recorded 21 migraines in less than a year so am currently considering switching to another method of birth control.""",5.0,4
Lexapro,Depression,"""I am a 49-year old female and have been on Lexapro for about 7 months.  I can&#039;t believe how much it has changed my life - I am so happy now!  I take 5 MG per day (1/2 a pill) - more than that at once upsets my stomach.  I had tried Paxil before and it was awful.  Lexapro has given me my life back.""",10.0,115
Topiramate,Seizure Prevention,"""This medicine was great in taking care of seizures but I honestly felt like I was crazy most of the time. I lost weight which I was happy with but when it comes to the final review, I was a crazy, small person. I couldn&#039;t even call an order in on the phone because I couldn&#039;t think fast enough, I went back to my doctor and ask him to take me off this.""",4.0,49
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Ok. I have a slight yeast infection. No big deal. Kinda uncomfortable, itchy etc. bought this product  for some relief. OH MY GOD! If I wanted more pain and irritation I would have just douched with ghost pepper juice!!! This product HAD to be made by a man. I mean, insult to injury!!  I was reading up on some of these reviews and just ran for the fridge! No yogurt, but I found one of my kids Go-gurts in there.  Fingers crossed that it kind helps. Like milk after a jalape""",1.0,1
Lexapro,Depression,"""It works great! after only 3 days I am beginning to feel the effects.  Unlike what is said for side effects, my sex drive is way back up where it should be (17 year old guy here), probably because the decrease in anxiety.  I feel a little loopy from it, and maybe a little more anxious feeling while I&#039;m adjusting, but the constant OCD worry and panic from anxiety is gone, and I feel like I can function way better and I feel kinda normal in public places like stores again. 9/10 only because of one nasty side effect:  INSOMNIA I love staying up but once in a while I need my deep sleep.""",9.0,15
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been taking this birth control for a few years now and have never had any issues with it other than my body getting used to it during the first month. I have mild cramps on my period, and my period usually only lasts about 2-3 days.. and it is also very light. I don&#039;t use tampons or pads on my period, only a panty liner is necessary. I gained no weight, had no mood swings, or any other side effects birth control normally gives. This has been the only birth control I&#039;ve ever taken, and I will continue to take it. My only issue with it is that I pay about 23 dollars a month for it (after insurance covers part of it), and I&#039;d like it to be cheaper as many of my friends have.""",10.0,2
Accutane,Acne,"""I used it over a year ago. All I really have to say is that it changed my life, truthfully. I&#039;m 25 years also and I had gotten bad cyst on my jawline and almost everywhere really. Nothing worked, so finally I tried it. All the crap you hear about dry skin and lips, doesn&#039;t come close to how good you feel while your skin gets better. I only did a 6 month trial and it&#039;s been over a year since I stopped and I haven&#039;t had one cyst, pimple or anything since. Same goes for my back, I had very mild acne there and that has stopped as well. So if anybody is worried to take it, don&#039;t be. It really works, and it&#039;s so worth it.""",10.0,92
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So I dedicided to use the Monistat 3 pre filled so the first night was ok the second night that&#039;s when the itching started it was worse then having a yeast infection I found myself pacing back and fourth even started crying debating if I should go to the ER so I purchased some feminine wipes an cleaned it up and itching stopped tonight was night 3 I was skeptical but decided that I should finish the medicine not even a hour afte inserting the medicine it was itching terribly bad I couldn&#039;t take it i got back in the shower and washed the medicine for the pain and suffering I endured I was better off just keeping the yeast infection because the Monistat 3 was Terrible never will I EVER buy that again.""",1.0,4
Belimumab,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""I have been using Benlysta since April and it is doing wonders for me. Some mornings I tried but couldn&#039;t get out of bed but not any more. I sleep well and have energy. My only problem is the weight gain. I started with every two weeks for 2 months and then once a  month. When I just started the medication I used to feel a funny feeling in my mouth, not anymore.""",7.0,28
Xanax,Anxiety,"""This medicine saved my life after my mother died and shortly after my daughters father was killed. It helped me relax and I was a lot easier to take it day by day. A great alternative to alcohol.""",10.0,22
Synthroid,Underactive Thyroid,"""OK im still on Sythyroid and my doctor will not listen to me.He told me to see an ob/gyn and they made me an appointment but i have to wait another two weeks and  my menstruation has gone crazy. Ive been bleeding since April 15 i stopped for 2 days and it started again. all my tests say im normal. i went to the er and they told me everything was fine! im so frustrated with this. No one will listen to me!! It takes 4-6 weeks to kick in i started this medicine in November ive had my dosage changed 3 times. this last time i went from .75 to .88 and exactly 6 weeks and one day my menstruation started early i thought that was just a slight bump but now its out of control! I know my own body i know it this medicine. im sensitive to medications""",2.0,52
Copper,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had ParaGard since March of 2015 (it&#039;s now May 2016) and am looking to have it removed. Pros: It&#039;s hormone free (huge plus if you&#039;re a breastfeeding mom and dont want your milk supply to decrease). And the insertion process wasnt so bad. Some cramping afterwards and bleeding for quite a few days after. Cons: I constantly have discharge and have to wear pantiliners on a regular basis. And I&#039;m not talking light discharge. It&#039;s thick, gooey and muscousy. I have gone to 2 different OBGYNs regarding this (to make sure I didnt have an infection) &amp; both said it&#039;s a normal side effect. It seriously grosses me out &amp; this is the main reason I am getting it taken out. My periods are also heavy and last 7-10 days. Its awful! Time for a new BC.""",5.0,7
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""Was given after tonsillectomy a few months ago! Not sure if any pain medicine could cut the intensity of that but I felt like it was mediocre. Better than nothing, though!""",6.0,4
Paxil,Anxiety,"""Paroxetine worked absolute wonders for me when I first started the paroxetine 6 years ago.  My mood elevated so high to the point of work colleagues questioning my &#039;nightclub activities&#039;. The &#039;serotonin high&#039; also made me aggressively confident and involved a few flashpoints including a physical fight- my first for 15 years. While it worked it was GREAT.  However, it lost it&#039;s efficacy suddenly a few months ago and I was prescribed sertraline/Zoloft which was a disaster.  Headaches, Nausea and insomnia was my bodies reaction to this medicine.  Have now been put on citalopram and hoping this will be effective.  My doctor suggested I may try paroxetine again if I don&#039;t respond to citalopram.""",9.0,23
Lyza,Birth Control,"""I have been on Lyza for 6 months. I got my period the first month after beginning, and have not seen it since. I was not having any side effects until recently I have been having very tender breasts, mood swings, and bloating. I have taken two home pregnancy tests and both came up negative. I have gained 5 pounds since beginning Lyza and I do like it, but not menstruating is scary, especially when other symptoms begin to show up, similar to pregnancy side effects.""",8.0,16
Tessalon Perles,Cough,"""My husband has had the worst cough for over a week, took Tessalon Perles, after 2 doses got his first full nights sleep. No cough.""",10.0,31
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""Literally a miracle. Panic attacks were getting progressively worse when public speaking. Job was requiring more speaking. Xanax had no effect other than to put me to sleep. Internist suggested propranolol. I had low expectations because the attacks had become so severe. I tried 20 mg at home on a Sunday. On Monday, I did a small presentation with no problem. On Wednesday, I gave a talk to 200 people (took 40mg 1 hour before) and had no problem-even had fun. So happy, such a relief. Highly recommend it.""",10.0,79
Mirabegron,Overactive Bladde,"""I have been taking this medication for about 2 months . First I took the 25mg it worked for a few weeks then stopped so I bumped it up to the 50mg it works but I&#039;m going. It doesn&#039;t stop working like the 25mg did ....... due to the side effects I&#039;m having I think I&#039;m going to quit taking this medication ...... headaches , confusion , blurry vision , leg cramps , high blood pressure , rapid heart beating , dry mouth , anxiety , not sleeping if I take it at night , uti , chest tightness ......""",7.0,40
Fexmid,Muscle Spasm,"""I had severe muscle spasms from either tearing or pulling a muscle in my back when playing with my son. I couldn&#039;t stand, breath, just lay down with out my back pulsating.  Went to a Care Now facility because it was the weekend, a doctor gave me Fexmid and inflammatory ibuprofen medicine. Within an 30 minutes I could feel my back muscles retracting. Flexmid also helps with my TMJ cause I grind my teeth at night sometimes.""",10.0,28
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had Mirena inserted 4 months after my 2nd child was born. I bled for about 6 months after that and most of the time it was heavy until the end. I also experienced a lot of pregnancy symptoms.  Now my periods have stopped other than long spells of spotting at random times. Sometimes I will have indications that I am going to start and then I don&#039;t.  I now am suffering from lack of energy, low sex drive and an overall sick feeling most of the day. I got over the months of bleeding but I can&#039;t stand the way I feel every day. """,3.0,4
Carvedilol,Heart Failure,"""Great when you start at a low dose. Then as Doctor increases dose I get less and less benefit.
""",10.0,37
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""I had been having muscle spasms the Zanaflex helped. I suffer from real bad insomnia; I have been unable to find a medicine that would work for me and once prescribed Zanaflex I have been able to sleep every night as long as I have them. So if anyone else suffers from insomnia maybe they could try Zanaflex, it really helps.""",10.0,87
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""Didn&#039;t help with blocking pain, I did react by swelling feet and ankles!  Was on lyrica for 6 days and had to go back to emergency because of swelling.""",1.0,17
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I have had the Implanon for about 12 weeks and am going to have it removed next week.  Although a good form of contraception for preventing babies, I have found it made me moody, anxious and at times down-right depressed.  Also sometimes aggressive, and my libido dwindled to nothing (rather defeats the object).  My poor young boys think an alien has inhabited their Mummy&#039;s body, and they are the final reason I am having it taken out.  I have been irritable beyond belief with them and never was before this went in.  My husband wants his wife back, my kids want their mum back and I want my life back.  It works for some people.  It has not worked for me.""",2.0,32
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 25 years old, and I have had the Mirena implant for 2 years. I had it put in a month after I gave birth. It is a very effective birth control, but I have noticed a change in my sex drive. Or non existent sex drive. My skin also feels more oily than it was before. Overall, I think it is doing the job, but it could be better.""",8.0,13
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""Started 12/18/15.  Female 221lbs 5&#039;6  42 yrs  old  1st day took 1 pill at 7:30am was sick all day stayed in bed. Day 2 1 pill 7:30am tried to do my normal daily routine  was so sick. So I have stopped til after the holidays  I have to much to do. My side effects are  nausea,  headache, sweats,dizziness , I could feel my heart beat speed up.  I really want this to work. I have tried so many things over the last 6yrs and nothing works  I was doing a workout plan for a 3 days a week for entire year lost only 5 lbs with 1000 calorie a day.""",2.0,2
Indomethacin,Pain,"""I have severe tongue pain after a nerve was damaged after my wisdom teeth were removed. The medication worked well on the pain but the dizziness is too much. I can&#039;t function normally like this. Have to stop taking it and go back to severe pain.""",4.0,7
Gabapentin,ibromyalgia,"""I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 14 years ago.  I have done the rigamarole of drugs for pain and sleep...spent years running on 2 hours sleep here and there and unable to function normally.  Tramadol used to provide adequate pain relief but my insurance stopped covering it and I could not afford it after that.  Muscle relaxants helped for a while but over time they became less helpful.  Eventually I stopped taking them.  Recently my doctor put me on Gabapentin and for the first time in years I got some real sleep and my pain is dulled to a low roar. The brain fog happens when dosage is increased but subsides after a few days...overall I can function at a higher level than ever before.  It is a good compromise for me!""",8.0,43
Abilify,Autism,"""My 6 yo was on Abilify for two months.  His temper tantrums and ability to concentrate were greatly improved, however, the gained 20 pounds and the doctor took him off it.  He was also very weepy and emotional on it.""",5.0,76
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""The only thing that really works.""",10.0,30
Effexor,Bipolar Disorde,"""Made me sleepy but, as I&#039;ve been on it for years, it doesn&#039;t have that effect on me anymore. No other side effects. Also, helped with my trichotiliomania.""",8.0,12
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""It only burns when putting on after shaving or in excessive amounts. I have been using it for years and only need to apply it about once a month to keep armpits from having an odor. I do not ever sweat anymore. So glad I bought this product""",10.0,0
Cymbalta,Depression,"""First 24 hours my experience is as follows:

I made up a joke about my experience since I had lots of time last night to think about it; I certainly wasn&#039;t sleeping.

So I go to this really sleazy bar called &#039;The Cymbalta&#039;.  I order a shot of E Coli. I&#039;m still standing so I tell the bartender to pour me some Dysentery.  Then I try a frosty mug of Swine Flu.  In other words, this stuff is like taking poison!

My idea for Contraindications.  1) Not recommended for anyone who is actually alive.  2) Not recommended if you are more than 10 feet away from a toilet bowl.

Yeah, I know all drugs have side effects, and this probably a transitory condition that will eventually go away.  Maybe.  I just don&#039;t think I can wait for the &quot;feeling better&quot; part to begin""",1.0,30
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I am still a little scared of this medicine. I started with the Green starter pack and smoked all the way through it, even though I didn&#039;t need to - almost as a way to test the drug and say goodbye to my best friend/worst enemy. On day 8, no more smoking. I&#039;m on my third pack. I notice I sleep more than I did during the 18 years I have smoked 1.5-2 packs a day. I don&#039;t have a reason to get up so early before work anymore. Funny how we adjust our lives and compromise our health and ignore our symptoms to fit/keep our habit. No wild dreams so far, but I definitely have a increased emotional response - either way, anger or tears. So far so good.""",5.0,18
Synthroid,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""This medicine saved my life.""",10.0,63
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""Best medicine for anxiety.""",10.0,28
Risperdal,Bipolar Disorde,"""It works great at regulating my moods while not making me feel like a zombie.""",10.0,47
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Started this medication due to breastfeeding. Worst birth control ever. My periods are EXTREMELY heavy and lasts forever , bloating out of this world and minor weight gain. After this pack, I&#039;m done. Will never take this again.""",2.0,6
Ceftriaxone,Bacterial Infection,"""When I get sick, within 24 hrs, it goes into infection. This is the only shot that is strong enough to help the infection. My immune system cannot fight for me anymore and win, I only wish the shot had cured this infection. I had one on Thursday and after the injection at the dr office, within 8 hrs, all of the symptoms went away but came back 3 days later so I have to go back again today.""",8.0,23
Orphenadrine,Migraine,"""I ended up in ICU with heart palpitations (over 200 bpm). I only took one tablet of Norflex and this happened almost 6 hours after taking it. Turns out I&#039;m allergic to orphenadrine.""",1.0,24
Invokana,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Was diagnosed in 1998 with type II diabetes, went from one medicine to another until none of them worked. Told by my Endocrinoligist that I must now start insulin
4 X a day....worked for a few months then after about 10 months it did not lower blood sugar. Started this medicine about 3 weeks ago and the results have been super. ONLY inject long lasting insulin at night only. Blood sugar numbers are now normal or just above normal. LOVE THIS MEDICATION!""",10.0,81
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""The only pain medicine that work for my headaches and joint pain. I am only 20 years old and have been on them since I was 14. I also take xanax for my anxiety and pseudo tumor cerebri. Works great.""",10.0,11
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been on lo loestrin fe for about 3 months now and I have not had the greatest experience with it. First off, I was getting 2 periods a month, one being in the middle of the second week and the other during the week I was supposed to, and both periods were extremely painful and heavy. I told my doctors of my troubles and she ensured me that it would probably get better and to give it a couple more months before switching. It has gotten a little bit better but I ended up having to switch anyways because my insurance doesn&#039;t cover this medication since it is not generic! Other than the 2 periods a month, I did not gain weight or breakout but it did take me forever to adjust so good luck to anyone who goes on this pill!""",3.0,4
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""First off, I would like to say that this medical condition is not known to many people, and I think it&#039;s awful. I have suffered from hyperhidrosis since I was in high school. I was unable to wear whatever I wanted, stuck to baggy sweatshirts and black tees. I figured I&#039;d just grow into it, because my job was very physical, and I was not the only one sweating. I am going on interviews now, and I have had enough of it. I applied it last night, and I didn&#039;t start sweating until about 2pm today. I did not put deodorant on because of the directions, and had to by 4pm. I am going to try it again tonight, I am happier to use it than not, and will upload my future comments on it, because I did not see many after thoughts, and I think that it&#039;s needed.""",9.0,1
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have to say some of side effect&#039;s to DEPAKOTE ARE TOUGH!  But the SIDE EFFECTS TO MY CONDITION IS &amp; could be way worse-  So I&#039;ve been sticking to it &amp; working through The SIDE EFFECTS. It&#039;s DEFINITELY a miracle pill-  I am only at 3 weeks but I&#039;ve never felt calm- NO racing thoughts &amp; I feel HAPPIER- &amp; I only have LITTLE anxiety at this time. Before, most weeks I&#039;d end up in ER 3 x&#039;s DUE TO A PANIC ATTACK. SIDE EFFECTS: headache, staring, head feels funny like a electric shock, nauseous. My lips &amp; tongue are twitching. Instant cold &amp; clammy feeling. 
BUT I LOVE THE CALMNESS &amp; all theses side effects have gone away &amp; I feel like I am living like I&#039;ve never lived! This medicine is AMAZING.""",9.0,104
Zyclara,Keratosis,"""I am currently using Zyclara for a basal cell in my ear. I have had this before about 7 years ago and used Aldara at the time that completely cured it. I was prescribed this cream this time at my doc&#039;s recommendation because it is a little milder than Aldara and the skin is thinner in the ear. I have been using this now for 3 weeks without any breaks and have 3 more weeks to go as per my derm. I haven&#039;t had any flu like symptoms and side effects are just on the treated area, extreme swelling, raw skin, oozing, redness, slight burning and scabbing. I started with one spot that looked like a pimple and with the cream came many more. Once I&#039;m done I am hoping obviously that my basal cell is gone and my ear looks like an ear again.""",7.0,3
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Very positive results in the beginning but now I feel sleepy and unmotivated. My mood is stable however, keeping away the depression so far. Gained weight on it.""",8.0,6
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve had this thing in for about 2 years aND at 3 I get it taken out. At first it was great and then about a year and a half in I started bleeding heavy... everyday. I have terrible cramps, back pain, mood swings, weight gain, and worst of all constantly bleeding. I am scared to go to my doctor because I feel as if my issue isn&#039;t important but honestly I can&#039;t take it anymore. I set up an appointment and will get to the bottom of this. I can&#039;t even explain how much pain it&#039;s caused me. I hope someone can explain these symptoms to me because I just don&#039;t understand what&#039;s wrong with me.""",3.0,8
Silenor,Insomnia,"""I have had chronic insomnia for 5 years.  I struggle to fall asleep, and once I&#039;m asleep, I never sleep longer than 45 minutes - 1 hour without waking up.  I take Ambien when I can afford it, so I have to limit myself to only a few times a week. I was given a sample pack of Silenor about a year ago, but the online reviews made me not want to try it.  I was desperate last night, so I tried one 3mg. My heart raced and it did not make me sleepy. I took another half 3mg. and finally dozed off about an hour later. The amazing thing is that even though I never felt sleepy from it like I do with Ambien,  I actually slept for 3 straight hours on the Silenor.  I do have a tiny headache today, so I don&#039;t know if I will take it again.""",7.0,21
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""this worked in beginning-then gave me insomnia, restless leg syndrome, shakes and more angry.  It could no  longer take it ,I had to get off.""",4.0,29
Phytonadione,Vitamin K Deficiency,"""If your living in the USA you have three options with this medication. Go bankrupt, spent weeks in the hospital, or die. It cost me over $16,000 a year between paying for two insurance policies and a drug program. Now it&#039;s listed as a vitamin so my insurance will not cover it. Cost per pill $65+, I have to take 3 a week. Now my insurance will pay the $100K it cost per hospital stay. Makes no sense? So far I have chosen not to bleed out. If I don&#039;t buy the pill&#039;s I&#039;m considered suicidal. They don&#039;t seem to care that I can&#039;t afford to eat,""",10.0,1
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Wonderful""",10.0,15
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I took 2.5 mg. for about a week and it helped incredibly. Then I began taking 5 mg. and after a few weeks I realized that it didn&#039;t help as much as the 2.5 mg. that I took before so I went back to taking only 2.5 mg. and it really helps. If it doesn&#039;t help you need to try taking different amounts and see what works for you.""",8.0,12
MiraLax,Bowel Preparation,"""With my family history of colon cancer and my bout with colon cancer, I&#039;ve been getting a colonoscopy every 3 years.  This past April I was told to use Miralax. It was the first time my prep was not sufficient to proceed with the procedure even though I followed the instructions exactly.""",1.0,40
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I am on Lyrica in conjunction with Ultram and Cymbalta, with a little Flexeril thrown in occasionally.  I take 150 mg of Lyrica in the morning and 225 mg at night.  Since I have been on the higher dosages, it has definitely made a difference.  I still have some really bad days of fibromyalgia pain, but those usually precede getting my period.""",8.0,12
Methylphenidate,Depression,"""I tried most of anti-depressants.None of them helped my depression over the last 16 years. Concerts 36 mg 3X day treated my depression completely. I am now leading normal life.""",10.0,15
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Excellent! I&#039;m down 13lbs in 3 days... Tremendous amount of water weight, but I&#039;m happy. I work out 4 days a week. 1,200 calories per day. I love it.""",10.0,96
Cymbalta,Depression,"""Didn&#039;t work too bad, it takes some depressing feelings but also takes the good ones..... plus heat flashes/sweating were unbearable !""",2.0,25
Benicar,High Blood Pressure,"""Benicar is also useful in helping to prevent the natural buildup of Vitamin D in the body, for patients suffering the symptoms of sarcoidosis.""",10.0,26
Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin,Cough,"""This medication has a lot of side effects and it is gross. It did not help with my symptoms at all partly because I could not get over the taste, and it produces really bad headaches.""",2.0,1
Doxylamine / pyridoxine,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""So I took Diclegis for the first time last night after my doctor prescribed it. My first pregnancy I was sick for all nine months, multiple times a day. I am not almost seven weeks with my second, and the nausea and vomiting is starting again. 

I took the pill around 7pm which may have been a little too early. I did notice about an hour after taking the pill I did get some slight chest pains but nothing too serious. I slept like a baby all night, only getting up once to use the bathroom around 5am. 

The reason I gave the drug a rating of 7/10 is because of how I am feeling this morning. I have not had any nausea or vomiting, and have actually been able to eat a decent breakfast this morning. I am however stuck in this constant fog.""",7.0,8
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I&#039;ve suffered from Acne my whole life. Breakouts and black marks. I&#039;ve tried everything over the counter, I&#039;ve even tried Proactiv. Absolutely nothing worked for me. My derm described me Claravis. I&#039;ve been on Claravis for 2 1/2 months and my skin has never looked this good. I Love the outcome so far. It feels good to look in the mirror at pretty, clear skin.. But my lips are terribly dry and my body aches. But that&#039;s the side affects of the meds. At least it&#039;s not a lifetime thing like my Acne would&#039;ve been.. I Love my derm for getting me right.""",10.0,16
Kadian,Pain,"""I have had six spine surgeries in the past four years. All of them some type of fusion. Have been on every type of pain medicine there is. Plus all the injections and nerve burns, even some radiation treatments. Doctor had me on Embeda for several years and then it was recalled. I have been taking Kadian for six months now and it helps me get through the day. I also take oxycodone six times along with it . Kadian does not take all the pain away but along with the other drugs at least I can function. Good luck all!""",8.0,31
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been suffering from depression since I was in my teens. However, I&#039;ve just been diagnosed with it 1 month ago. I had been having major panic attacks and anxiety issues, so much to the stage I thought people were following me. The doctor prescribed me Mirtazapine which I was rather anxious about taking, due to reviews online. The first night I took it I went to bed and became really twitchy and restless through the night, I had spells where I woke up during the night. After the first night I had the best sleep ever, I slept till late which was rare, I have had a better outlook on life, I still have my low days and times where I don&#039;t want to get out of bed and times where I just want to run away. The doctor has now upped my dose to 30mg""",6.0,22
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I am a 58 yr old woman and it took me three tries at three different times In my life but as of March 2015 I have not had a cig..the only side effect for me was very vivid dreams but I kinda liked them.Thanks to the Pfizer corp for giving them to me free due to my low income because without Chantix I have no doubt I would still be smoking.Thank you Pfizer God Bless""",8.0,20
Boudreaux Butt Paste,Anal Itching,"""It was 3am and I had an itch that wouldn&#039;t go away so I tried this. It tingled a little in the beginning but the itch seems to be gone.""",8.0,7
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""I can&#039;t believe all the great ratings for this. Maybe my skin is just extremely sensitive, but this was the most painful injection I&#039;ve ever had in my entire life. I choose though over belly, and I actually screamed so loudly I&#039;m sure I scared everyone in the reception area. I was not at all prepared for it to hurt as much as it did. The unexpected sharp pain only made my headache worse, and even paired with a shot of Demerol my headache did not clear.""",1.0,3
Quetiapine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on seroquel XR 50mg for the past 8 months for Generalised Anxiety Disorder and intrusive racing thoughts. Only take it in the evening before bedtime.

This helps me sleep through the night and not wake up in the middle of the night with panic/anxiety issues! 

It is somewhat sedating, and do have issues waking up in the morning, but coffee helps. I didn&#039;t gain any weight on it as it helps me get going during the day on things that would usually drive me into a panic situation! I actually enjoy going out for walks and socialising now as opposed to being apprehensive and terrified of (insert intrusive thoughts)!

Needs some adjustments occasionally; on weeks I&#039;m doing well I only take half of the 50mg dose and do Ok.""",8.0,29
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I loved this pill at the beginning, highly recommend it for young adults that are going through late teen puberty , it was great to start off on as a BC but after three  going on 3 1/2  years I began to notice my anxiety levels shot through the roof at the week before my period. I kept brushing it off as PMS but it started to become worse after I began to dread taking the pill after the 2 weeks of the pack, knowing my third week was coming up. Long term it did what a birth control is suppose to do, clear acne, didn&#039;t gain much weight (I&#039;m very petite) and had my periods every month. Just know after 3 years I definitely started to get tired of a pill changing my moods HEAVILY. May be biased opinion but would not recommend to stay on this pill for Years""",6.0,3
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I can&#039;t believe how great this medicine works. I have had psoriasis since I was 12 years ol. I am now 58 and finally I am clear of the scales and red patches.""",10.0,40
Terconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""My gyn gave me the 7 day Terconazole 0.4% it seems to work fine and then I had intercourse with my boyfriend 3 days after I finish using and then 2 days later I started to feel sore and a slight itch then the following day I realize that the yeast infection is back. My Dr had also given me fluconazole 150mg tab in case it came back so I&#039;m gonna try that because it has work for me before.""",2.0,2
Teriparatide,Osteoporosis,"""I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis.  I had no side effects with Forteo, just completed my 2-year regimen in February, 2013.  In July of this year, I tripped over a curb and fell onto a concrete sidewalk.  I hit very hard, on my cheek (lower part of eye socket), shoulder, knee, and bent my fingers backward as I landed.  X-rays showed I suffered from NO broken bones, only soft tissue damage.  I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to experience the benefits of this medicine.""",10.0,174
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I really loved the NUVARING...the only side effect that I had experience was slight nausea at the beginning. Other than that it goes away and I&#039;m a HAPPY, CARE-FREE &amp; COVERED woman.""",8.0,1
Lortab,Pain,"""It really helps me. I have back pain and leg pain after my surgery which is still healing since 2005.""",10.0,21
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""I started taking this medication about 3 years ago for Depression/Social Anxiety. I will say for depression this drug worked wonders, not so much anxiety though. However, recently I&#039;ve decided to try for the 3rd time to stop taking it. The withdrawal you get from Effexor is the worst feeling.""",5.0,27
Neurontin,ibromyalgia,"""I have yet to notice an improvement in my pain.""",2.0,34
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""I had pain in my stomach no one could diagnose for three months. I was put on SSRI that made me worse an I lost 35 pounds with no appetite. Pain one day released and I became extremely anxious . by taking a small dose of Valium in the am and pm I am so much better also was given Dr Claire Weeks book which helped. I never thought I would recover hang in there.""",10.0,63
Sucralfate,Duodenal Ulce,"""I had several ulcers the pain was tremendous. After a week in the hospital I was given this medication and others. This medication worked miracles. I wasn&#039;t told that if I stopped taking it my ulcer would come back (my ulcers are not from bacteria). They came back and I began the medication again and I am fine now. You must take the medication all the time.""",10.0,103
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""It helps me to not only become calm but to stay that way and if I take it at night it helps me sleep better along with my Ambien.""",9.0,16
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Lamotrigine is good medicine. I have bipolar 2. Evening dosages messed with my sleep, so I take one 300 mg dose every morning with breakfast. Now I smile more. Life is brighter, and so is my outlook and attitude. Only side effect is occasional mild headache, but still worth the price of admission. Very grateful for this medicine.""",8.0,24
Prazosin,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""I have had horrible, gory nightmares for years and years. With the first dose of Prazosin 2mg they are gone. I know I have been dreaming but don&#039;t remember the content. Lately the dreams are back so increased to 4mg. but have total urinary incontinence in the morning so will have to go back to 2mg. This is a miracle for me.""",10.0,36
Strattera,ADHD,"""It works, is all I can say. Started on the sample pack at age 12 (I am 16 now, but will never forget my experience). It worked, I cannot say that it didn&#039;t, but it gave me the worst side effects possible. After about a month of the medicine, I was diagnosed with depression as a result of Straterra. When I took it, in probably 2011, the box said, &quot;may cause suicidal thoughts or actions&quot;, which my physician did not warn me about. Then all of the sudden I was extremely depressed and suicidal and my psychiatrist discovered that Straterra was the cause. He has had several cases before where the mental illness was caused by a drug, and nothing else. Good medicine, just beware of the side effects!""",2.0,13
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Please consult your Provider before using this product. After using I had to stay home from work and take sitz baths due to vaginal swelling. Unfortunately it worsened Day 2.""",1.0,1
Valacyclovir,"Herpes Simplex, Suppression","""This is what I consider to be a miracle drug. I have had herpes simplex (fever blisters) since I was born and I have tried SO MANY different treatments. My (at the time) new dentist asked me what I took for my fever blisters. I told him, &quot;Abreva.&quot; He asked, &quot;Why use something that doesn&#039;t work when you could be using something that DOES?&quot; Apparently he and his wife both suffered from the same thing... until they tried what he subsequently prescribed for me, Valtrex. I once had three blisters pop up during my night&#039;s sleep (they&#039;re sneaky things :(). I awoke with the usual itching and stinging at the site of the blisters and thought it was probably too late, but took Valtrex anyway... POOF! GONE!!!""",10.0,1
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""Tried this gel for 1 night thinking it would have less side effects than in pill form.But I had a very bad experience. Within half an hour of using, my legs felt as if they were on fire mainly from my knees to feet.Got worse with aching,shooting pains up and down my legs.My head felt funny but no headache.All night I barely slept cos of the severity of the pain.The hotness did lessen,still had painful legs until mid morning,but it had spread to rest of body - a dull ache as if I had flu.Had slight blocked nose til morning as well.Felt slightly nauseous.Was itchy too all over.Felt spaced out.Suffered memory loss in day before all went away.Will not take again as am allergic to antibiotics so is probably just me.BV did feel bit better though.""",4.0,9
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""i took this 50 hours after my boyfriend came in me.im fertile/ovulating, i never knew plan b one step then i saw it online. im in seattle. a week after taking plan b one step, i have a nexplanon insertion schedule, they have to do pregnancy test. what do u know, im pregnant. i dont trust this pill.""",1.0,7
Nortriptyline,Panic Disorde,"""Had a few panic attacks, which later lead to constant panic attacks.  This caused Agoraphobia.  Suffered for 3 years and nortriptyline cured me from them 100%.  Stopped the Doom and the attacks.  I was on it 3 years and all was perfect.  Later, I tired many SSRI&#039;s and all on them seemed to induce or create panic attacks.  When I stopped the SSR&#039;s they went away.  I have been free from Panic attacks since.  It has now been 10 years clear.  Thank you nortriptyline..""",10.0,37
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""This has done amazing things for me! I&#039;ve been using it for four days now and it&#039;s already helping when it says that full effects wouldn&#039;t take place until a week. I&#039;m just giving you a heads up that it burns REALLY BAD. I&#039;m burning right now, actually. I think it&#039;s completely worth it though. I recommend this.""",9.0,9
Accutane,Acne,"""I&#039;m 16 and currently beginning my second month of accutane. Before I started my acne was hardly severe, but it was there and I wanted it gone. During the first month my acne became the worst it had ever been, but I wouldn&#039;t give up and it gradually began to clear up. I&#039;ve experienced no severe side effects other than dryness everywhere. I now have about as much acne as I did when I started the treatment but I&#039;m hoping in a few months the results will be worth it.""",7.0,2
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""I love this medication and it frustrates me that it is shunned upon so heavily by most doctors and mental health practitioners. Its true the withdrawals can be incredibly bad but if not abused, this medication is a god send for those with anxiety. I have strong mood issues and while I try to meditate / exercise / eat small regular meals / keep busy and be active etc. which helps most days, sometimes it just doesn&#039;t cut it when I&#039;m having a extreme anxiety and just need to relax. I was prescribed 5mg for travel (panic attacks flying) but I cut that in 1/4 and just take 1.25mg occasionally here and there when I need it. That&#039;s all you need and I find it does the job amazingly.""",10.0,145
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I took one, with no effect for an entire day. Took another, no effect after more than 8 hours. Was frustrated at this point and desperate for relief, so I took two. In a few hours I finally passed the rocky compacted stool, but then every other hour or so I woke up from severe cramps, stomach pain, nausea... Bad diarrhea all day and into the next night, cramps and pain continuing as well. I&#039;m still suffering and just want it to stop... If I ever need a laxative again this will NOT be my medication of choice. It feels like having food poisoning, the flu, or severe menstrual cramps. Side effects aren&#039;t worth it.""",6.0,3
Nitroglycerin,Heart Failure,"""This has changed my life. When I feel chest pressure or squeezing and or shortness of breath I put a .4 under my tongue and viola, all is well.  I highly recommend this medicine.""",10.0,24
Nucynta,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been on Nucynta for just over a year.  I started with the typical meds for back pain Vicodin, Percocet, morphine, etc.  Unfortunately I seem to either have massive bad reactions or they don&#039;t work, no in between.  Because of this my pain wasn&#039;t controlled and it was having a toll on me physically and emotionally.  Nucynta has allowed me to rebuild my life and body.  I had some side effects at first but my doctor started on low doses and slowly built up the dose to where it got my pain to a tolerable level.  I found that the regular Nucynta caused to much of an up and down in pain levels but the ER took care of that. Like everything it is an individual reaction.""",8.0,94
Linzess,Constipation,"""This drug has been marked incredible in my book. I went from going  to the bathroom once every 1-2 WEEKS to once every few days once I started taking Linzess how it&#039;s directed. I would take it with a full glass of water 30 mins before breakfast and would have a a am within the next morning or so. Well I have been trying something new which seems to be working much better. My wife and I usually eat dinner pretty late so we eat around 9:30-10 and then I chill for about an hour. I take a Linzess and go to bed. Each morning I have waken up to a BM after my alarm goes off at 6:00. It is a solid but very easy go. I am amazed and had to share just in case I can help someone else """,10.0,58
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""I have been on Pristiq for over a year now. I started of on 
a 50mg dose for 3 months for my anxiety and panic attacks. All went well but still was only just helping my anxiety, I went back to my Doctor and he upped the dose to 100mg. I immediately had improvements. No more panic attacks and felt great.""",8.0,14
Dexlansoprazole,GERD,"""I&#039;ve had issues with GERD for a long time and have jumped between a few different medications. First I started with over the counter medications like Prilosec and worked my way along to Nexium. When that failed me Dexilant was prescribed. For GERD symptoms, Dexilant has kept things well controlled. I&#039;ve been on it for almost 2 years now. However, during that time I&#039;ve experienced a significant increase in gas and abdominal discomfort. Although I&#039;ve uncovered lactose intolerance and a mild sensitivity to gluten, I still exhibit symptoms, so I&#039;m starting to suspect that Dexilant may be contributing.

If it turns out that reducing my intake of Dexilant is the culprit, I may have to choose between well-controlled GERD or Irritable Bowel Syndrome-like symptoms.""",7.0,55
Estradiol,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""I&#039;m 71 years old. The tearing and associated pain started a few  months ago. Just hoped it would go away but it did not. I would not let my husband touch me.
Spoke with 2 doctors I know and they said its normal but Estrace would help.
It did. My prescription is dated 3/7/2013. Within 10 days the tearing stopped and all was healed. Use 1 gram 3 X a week. Nothing bad has happened. My libido near immediately was through the roof. I am amazed and nobody needs to try and take this medicine away from me! I&#039;m loving it and my husband is happy too. Yes, my age up there is right.""",10.0,290
Orlistat,Obesity,"""Well, I&#039;ve been taking orlistat for 6 days three times a day, already lost 1 kg. Although I have a headache and am slightly constipated, I am happy I have found something that works.""",8.0,20
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I had no side affects at all, and It really did it&#039;s job. I got my period one day early and am so happy to see it. I had a mishap about a week ago and rushed to the store to buy this I took it approx. 3 hours afterwards. Works great best money spent.""",10.0,8
Flexeril,Muscle Spasm,"""Worthless, night sweats.  No relief at all.""",1.0,19
Senokot,Constipation,"""Constipated since Christmas day 2016 now Jan 10th 2017. Went a little every couple of days nothing to write home about.

Took one senokot last night at 9pm.  7:30am next morning had some rumblings a little cramp then went as normal.  Felt a little nausea and a bit of tummy ache for 30 mins then ok.  Thank goodess.""",10.0,23
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Well its only my second month almost third and my experience has been very well until I randomly got my period and since then have been spotting since then. I get cramps randomly in class and have discharge in my underwear. I don&#039;t recommend this pill. I think its awful""",5.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""My boyfriend &amp; I accidentally got too intense on one occasion, &amp; even though he didn&#039;t penetrate me all the way, &amp; we didn&#039;t mess around long enough for him to cum inside of me, we decided to take Plan B after talking about it later on since he did cum about 30 minutes beforehand &amp; we weren&#039;t sure if any remnants of his sperm would make their way inside of me. I took the pill exactly 24 hours after the incident &amp; experienced no side effects whatsoever. I have roughly a 32-35 day cycle, &amp; the day our incident happened was 4-5 days after my period had ended. While on the pill I experienced dryness in my cervix, which later became light brown spotting, &amp; then dark, sticky brown blood which turned into my period! You will be FINE! I promise!!""",10.0,9
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""Worked for about a month then I started sleeping 13-15 hours a night and lost all motivation.""",5.0,47
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I have always had a problem with focus and attention and recently was told I have ADHD, I am currently on Vyvanse and when I started it, I found the first few days to be great. I almost felt superhuman with myself because I was able to start and finish things in one go and felt more active. I have had to have my dosage increased and I feel that as I take this medication, the effectiveness of it is dissipating and being replaced with a feeling of being &quot;Frantic&quot; and sightly anxious as well as it is affecting my mood and causing me to feel adgitated. I will be asking my doctor about trying something else as I feel that just increasing the dosage again would cause the feelings I am getting to becoming worse""",5.0,22
Humatrope,Turner's Syndrome,"""My daughter has Turners. She has been on this since she was 2 - she is 4 now. It is working great.""",10.0,3
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the implant back in Feb this year , a few days after Having a baby .well I look pregnant again .I&#039;m not happy with gaining weight""",4.0,0
Dalfampridine,Multiple Sclerosis,"""This med is a wonder drug for me.  I saw a difference in my walking speed w/in 2 weeks with only the  10mg use.   As I moved up to the full 20mg daily I found I had more energy, didn&#039;t need my daily nap and even have done some light gardening.  Last night I walked down a 3 story spiral staircase when leaving a concert (holding on to the rail and holding hands with my husband).  My ONY negative is with the &quot;Speciality&quot; pharma which we are forced to use. (No choice they are the only pharma for this med.)    Accredo is enough of a hassle (even for my MS renowned DR), I may stop if I have to deal with them monthly.  Don&#039;t be afraid of  the seizures warning in the info. W/ the time release pill it seems not to be an issue if take correctly.""",10.0,88
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I&#039;ve suffered with widespread pain my whole life along with extreme difficulty sleeping. Took Lyrica (300mg/day) for 3 years &amp; it worked initially to calm the aching but became less effective after a few months. It helped me get restful sleep &amp; calmed my anxiety but I couldn&#039;t think, had very poor memory &amp; felt very depressed (got worse overtime). When I stopped taking it I had the worst withdrawal symptoms imaginable (way worse than benzos).  I literally felt worse than dying &amp; all I could think of was when the hellish experience would stop . Took about a month to start feeling better &amp; several months to really feel better. Doctors say that Lyrica doesn&#039;t have withdrawal (or it should be minor) but that&#039;s rubbish. Withdrawal eventually passes""",3.0,1
Lysteda,Menorrhagia,"""Has definitely decreased my flow by about 50%, I have not had any accidents while taking this medication. Before I had at least one or two accidents per cycle. The headaches can be annoying but I&#039;d take them over the heavy flow any day!""",8.0,41
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Ambien CR is my most recent attempt to circumvent my chronic insomnia. After taking it I go directly to bed. It typically takes an hour or more to have any affect. I will get 2-3 hours of restful slumber before I wake. Going back to Klonopin &amp; Lunesta.""",2.0,34
Intuniv,ADHD,"""My 7yr old son has ADHD and has been on medicines since 3.5 yrs old. Right now he&#039;s got two days left on his first week of 1mg Intuniv before we go up a dose. First few days he was tired a bit and all seemed to be improving on his defiance and irritation. We are on day 5 and at this point I&#039;m anxious to get going on the 2mg dose as he seems to have simply gotten &quot;used to&quot; the 1mg dose.  
Update....started the 2mg a few days ago and did not seem to have many issues.  A bit sluggish but nothing concerning.  School called today and he had THREE seizures.  My son has no medical issues other than ADHD.  Seizures are a very rare side effect of this medicine.  Intuniv is definitely NOT for my son.  Obviously.""",8.0,53
Uricalm,Dysuria,"""Did absolutely nothing to help with the burning or pain. Just made me queasy and turned my pee highlighter orange. Total waste of $5.""",1.0,4
Sulfasalazine,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis 18 months ago, been on sulfasalazine all time. First 2 months felt sick and headachey, but okay since. Found ringing in ears relieved by having high pillows, i.e. two good ones and a very soft lesser one. Visit Rheumatologist every 6 months, with blood tests every 3 months. Carpel tunnel was very bad prior to taking sulfasalazine. Much better now; keeping well.""",9.0,110
Zyprexa,Insomnia,"""I gained 10 pounds in 7 days on this.""",1.0,47
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Nexplanon in for about 3 months now. I got a period 2 weeks after insertion that lasted about 4 days but have not had a full on period since. I get random spotting that lasts a day or 2 but its barely nothing and I am still able to have sex. I don&#039;t have much of a sex drive though and I also have experienced dryness. I thought it was because I was wearing tampons for the spotting but I stopped and am still experiencing dryness. I have weird cravings for foods (some that I did not even like before lol) and have experienced some weight gain but I think it is because of poor food choices. Headaches and dizziness are also common for me. But..no period and not pregnant!""",10.0,10
Xanax,Panic Disorde,"""It&#039;s so great to have something that finally works for me! It&#039;s fast acting and takes away my insane thoughts and brings me back to reality quickly .. My worries go away and i can feel like a normal person. I&#039;ve been on ativan, clonazapam... And paxil and effexor in my younger days... The ativan did nothing .. The clonazapam was OK but is much better for sleep. The paxil and effexor were nightmares and had horrible side effects . I would never take that kind of medication again. I take 1-2 mg xanax when I get an attack or intrusive thoughts and it&#039;s the best thing for me ! I become a rational thinking person again.. And couldnt be happier to have something that really works.  It&#039;s really improved my life.""",10.0,77
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Alesse twice, this time for 2 months so far. I&#039;ve had no problems at all. I have polycystic ovarian syndrome and it&#039;s fixed my period so far. My complexion is getting better, I&#039;ve had no unusual depression or anxiety and I haven&#039;t gained additional weight. 

""",10.0,29
Sertraline,Depression,"""Zoloft is really good.""",8.0,68
Humira,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""My 16-year-old daughter was diagnosed with JIA - psoriatic - almost 2 years ago. She was started on celebrex, methotrexate and then Humira injections. She has changed from pens to syringes for comfort and convenience. My comment is that, since May 2017 she has been in an apparent constant flare-up. Her pain is constant in every joint! She has missed so much school over the last few months and it is now beginning to affect her mentally. We report to the rheumatologist every visit that she is in constant pain but it seems that &#039;nothing more can be done&#039;. In the meantime, my daughter&#039;s social life is non-existent, her schooling is suffering and she is wary of being away from me (Mum) as nobody understands her pain and its affect. help""",2.0,5
Tri-Previfem,Birth Control,"""I started taking this medicine because my insurance wouldn&#039;t cover Ortho Tricyclen. This is only my second month, but I&#039;m done - severe migraine throughout my period, tension headaches the rest of the time, and terrible over-bleeding, a problem I&#039;ve never had with any other birth control.""",3.0,3
Atropine / diphenoxylate,Diarrhea,"""Most effective anti-diarrhea med I&#039;ve ever taken..after years of explosive, chronic diarrhea""",9.0,44
Fluvoxamine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""Luvox is an amazing medication for me. I couldn&#039;t think my own thoughts, all I had were racing, intrusive and obsessive thoughts. My compulsions were out of control too due to inability to control my thoughts. I was off of the med for 3 years and was in a bad way, constant suicidal ideations.  I felt like myself again after the first dose, I can control unwanted thoughts and think of things I want or need to and can solve issues.  I can usually control my compulsions now.  I couldn&#039;t socialize either and now I can. 100 mg at night with 15 mg of Buspar. I am so grateful for this medication!""",10.0,102
Ortho Cyclen,Birth Control,"""I am 21 years old and was on cyclen for 3 months when I was diagnosed with blood clots in my lungs (pulmonary embolism) I have since been informed that this birth control put me at a greater risk due to its higher levels of estrogen. Luckily they were caught and time and I am currently being treated for them. My symptoms started out as a aching/stabbing pain in my mid/upper back that was worse when I ate, then a few days later my breathing started to feel rather heavy. I was also coughing and burping a bit. I also had a bunch of other side effects during the course of taking this pill including: breast pain, headaches, nausea and major mood swings!! I don&#039;t normally right reviews but I would feel horrible if this happened to anyone else!!""",1.0,17
Doryx,Acne,"""I have tried many acne medications, but this is the only one that consistently worked for me. I took it for a few weeks, and I don&#039;t even have to use it anymore. My face is acne free. I didn&#039;t feel any side effects.""",10.0,16
Trazodone,Depression,"""Before taking Trazodone I could not fall asleep at night, I began resorting to drinking just to fall asleep at night and that alone has it&#039;s fair share of negative consequences. Literally the first night I took a 50mg Trazodone I was able to fall asleep and stay asleep. I&#039;ve been on the medication for nearly a month now and I can happily say that I can&#039;t remember the last time I&#039;ve felt this great! I don&#039;t feel the need to drink whatsoever. I fall asleep within 30 minutes of taking the tablet, I stay asleep, and I wake up well rested with a much more positive outlook on life! I can&#039;t wait to see what the future holds. I strongly recommend this medication for anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, and/or sleep deprivation.""",9.0,236
Infliximab,Ulcerative Colitis,"""only few words please check your TB TEST FOR MORE THAN TWO OR THREE TIMES SPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE ALREADY ON MEDS LIKE PREDNISONE AND IMURAN ....DONT PUT YOUR LIFE ON RISK ..........I AM SUFFERING A LOT BECAUSE OF THE USE OF THIS MEDICINE.....REMICADE....MY PERSONAL SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL LIFE IS DESTROYED ......SORRY IF I AM GETTING EMOTIONAL ......IT IS TRUE WHATEVER HAPPENED WITH ME .........I WISH THAT I WOULD HAVE NEVER USED THIS MEDICINE.......""",1.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Not Listed / Othe,"""So this drug stopped my period and the deep depressive dives from my PMDD, but *good God the anxiety*. I&#039;ve never suffered an anxiety attack in my life until I started this stuff, and now I&#039;ve had at least six in the last three months.

The nausea&#039;s no fun, either, and the spotting doesn&#039;t let up until you stop for a few days and let it run its course (not an issue for me as an as a contraceptive, but for sexually active folks that&#039;s a real problem). Passing tissue along with clots was alarming (triggered one of the attacks, actually), though it only happened once.

I&#039;ve cancelled the prescription-- I&#039;ll take once-monthly PMDD over hair-trigger panic attacks, nausea, bleeding, and misery any day.""",3.0,0
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""Before taking flagyl,  make sure to review all possible negative interactions it might have with other medications you&#039;re taking. My recent battle with flagyl occurred after I was diagnosed with diverticulitis. It just happened to coincide with my decision to start taking Tagamet for my acid reflux. Little did I know that Tagamet, a fine drug by itself, should not be taken along with flagyl. Soon after my regimen of flagyl and cipro started, I began experiencing a horrible metallic taste that permeated my entire system. My skin became hot and sensitive. I was nauseous. Bad headaches. Dizziness. Stiff neck. Insomnia. Tagamet, a pharmacist told me, was preventing the release of flagyl from my system, compounding its negative effects.""",4.0,6
Oxymorphone,Pain,"""I have Fibromyalgia and OsteoArthritis my Dr. recommended Opana and it has been a God send.""",8.0,93
Invokana,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Invokana for 8 weeks.  The 3 rd week was the hardest with a horrible yeast infection.  Treated that and it&#039;s been better ever since .  I have lost 18lbs.  I feel great and have more energy.  The urge to eat bad foods is gone and my sugar levels are normal.  I have stopped taking my Apidra which was 14 units with each meal and 7 units at bedtime.  I have cut my long acting Lantus from 32 units to 26 units daily.  I think I will be off insulin soon if my blood sugars keep dropping.  I have a stomach ulcer and could not tolerate other meds so I had to go on insulin.  This drug does not affect my ulcer.  I am very happy to be on Invokana.""",10.0,39
Loestrin 24 Fe,Menstrual Disorders,"""I have got to just say this pill hasn&#039;t worked for me. I was given this pill because I have a small fibroid. My doctor just said let&#039;s try this and see if this works. Even though the fibroid is small it is very painful at times. I have been on this pill for about two months and boy does it have me going crazy. I haven&#039;t gained weight or had any acne problems but I have had so many extra cycles and I&#039;m not talking about spotting. It&#039;s like when I take this pill I start my cycle all over again everyday. I have also been VERY depressed and moody which is usually not me at all. And last but certainly not least my blood pressure has been through the roof! I have decided today I am going to stop.""",1.0,6
Praluent,"High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous","""Injected Praluent 3 weeks ago. I am 74 yr old female, generally very healthy and active with familial cholesterol( not tolerant of statins etc).
 I had cold symptoms and a mild sore throat two days after the injection. Injected again 1 week ago, completely floored this week, with sickness and diahrrea the following day, stayed in bed that day, the following day and every morning this week as I am so tired ( injected on a Sunday, it is now Thursday). Still have a very red, sore and swollen throat and the symptoms of a heavy cold. 
I rarely have colds or sore throats or sickness etc. I shall not be continuing with medicine""",1.0,14
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""Today is my last day of 15 days of the low dose, I have only lose 3.6lbs but I was on vacation 11 of those days so I am not complaining.  however, my mood is horrible, I have cried a lot the past few days, my step son now hates me... lol...  but I start the higher does tomorrow so we will see how it goes.  PS,....go online and search coupons, you will get the first 15 days free and then you will get the next 6 months like $65.00 off or something I will let you know tomorrow when I get it filled.  But with the Qsymia coupon I got the first 15 days free instead of $90""",6.0,32
Macrobid,Bladder Infection,"""I am finding it VERY hard to believe these bad reviews of Macrobid.Im thinking these are the apple cider vinegar, D-Mannose and cranberry juice people, NONE of which cure UTIs. I have been battling reccurent and/or relapsing UTI&#039;s for a few years, despite being celibate. Up until now Bactrim worked, yes, it gave me a headache and made my heart race, but it worked. Then I tried monurol worked a few times, expensive beyond, then stopped. yesterday I tried Macrobid first time..no side effects. Had I listened to these reviews, I would have killed myself before taking it.. It seems to be working. It doesnt kill your gut flora Its considered one of the SAFEST of the UTI drugs. All I can say is do not be afraid to try it!!""",8.0,74
MetroGel-Vaginal,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""My doctor took several vaginal samples and tested for yeast, all std&#039;s, and bacteria.  The ONLY thing that was positive was g. Gardnerella, which is bacteria.  She gave me flagyl 500 MG daily x7 days and told me to use metrogel 2x a week for 4-6 months.  Still not better and just finished 5 weeks of the gel, which is 10 doses.  I have zero odor, never had any, but my discharge is like acid.  My skin around the vaginal opening is extremely red and it burns and sometimes I itch.  I&#039;m majorly frustrated.  I have used desitin and vaseline to try and keep the discharge from burning me so bad (docs suggestion) but those tend to make me worse!  I&#039;m truly so depressed I just don&#039;t feel like this is ever going to go away.  No sex  for 5 months now.""",1.0,12
Kariva,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Kariva for probably 3 years or less now, and it is my favorite bc. I have tried others with crazy emotional side effects and heavy bleeding. Kariva gets rid of my period about 99% of the time, and with that, it decreases sex drive. It got rid of my acne, and constant hot flashes. I didn&#039;t gain any weight on it. In fact, I just came off of Kariva a few weeks ago due to a severe yeast infection which I had no idea what was causing, and since then my hormones are insane from being off of it. I keep binge eating, have cramps, my vagina is almost tingling a lot, my face gets very flush and red and my skin is super dry. I gained  6 lbs in that time and hadn&#039;t changed my eating patterns. I am going back on Kariva due to this.""",8.0,3
Esomeprazole / naproxen,Osteoarthritis,"""Great for relief of back pain BUT severe side effects. Migraine, vomitting (blood present !!! ) , diarrhoea &amp; severe stomach cramps  ( I couldn&#039;t stand up with the pain) even for a couple of days after I stopped taking them. Could only manage 6 days of a 14 day persrcription. Just not worth it ! Would rather deal with the back pain.""",3.0,0
Frovatriptan,Migraine,"""I have had migraine headaches for 13 years.  I have tried everything on the market, most work for a bit, Imitrex was the best but this too has always been hit and miss.  Frova has worked all but 1 time.  Works within 15minutes to an hour.  I am able to go to work and do anything I would normally do, if anything I am a little sluggish maybe.  It is truly a miracle. Expensive but well worth it if you are a chronic migraine sufferer. """,10.0,12
Denavir,Cold Sores,"""Finally a medication that truly delivers on its claim! Clears up cold sores within a day or two if caught early, otherwise, still provides relief and shortens duration. This stuff works!!!""",10.0,0
Minocycline,Acne,"""I&#039;m 18 I&#039;ve had acne for 7 years now.  I started taking minocycline in 2011 and it gave me horrible nausea. I discovered that if you go on a gluten free diet the stomach problems go away as well as the acne! I stopped taking It after about 6 months and my skin stayed clear up until a few months ago.. I&#039;m starting it again now to see how things work. It&#039;s a miracle pill though I swear it made my skin literally perfect""",9.0,7
Pristiq,Depression,"""I really like Pristiq so far. No problems, no weight gain, etc. """,9.0,8
Diflunisal,Pain,"""This medicine is very hard my your stomach and didn&#039;t help my pain immediately, It is very expensive.""",1.0,13
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I&#039;m a 42/female and this was my first time using Suprep. I was nervous at first but I found it to be a lot easier than expected. I&#039;ve always had a very sensitive stomach so I had a colonoscopy when I was  19 and then I had to use enemas which was HORRIBLE so I highly recommend this over the enema route. It wasn&#039;t too hard to get down. &quot;salty cough med&quot; is EXACTLY what it tastes like so thanks to the other reviewers for their input. herlped me know what to expect. I felt a touch of queasiness at first, then chills and  tummy rumbling At the 45 min mark I visited the bathroom to see if anything would happen. Sure enough very easily it started. No straining or discomfort, but you won&#039;t leave the bathroom for awhile. A.m. should be easy I hope""",9.0,15
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""About a 1 yr ago I had a very bad allergic reaction to shellfish were I thought I would die. I was with my husband &amp; my 5 yr old son in a restaurant when it happened. They rushed me to the hospital and later that day I went home just to come back 5 more times not knowing that they were panic attacks and a lot of anxiety. They gave me 1 mg of Ativan and I felt normal soon. I saw a Psychologist and a psychiatrist too and they told me I also suffer from phobia and its sad because I don&#039;t know what to do.""",10.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I was on ortho tri cyxlen lo for 10 years and loved it and had no side effects. I had to switch to tri sprintec lo 2 years ago after my insurance wouldn&#039;t cover ortho any more. Since switching, I have gotten horrible acne and I never had acne before, even as a teenager. I&#039;ve also become very moody and have no sex drive. I&#039;ve also gained between 5-10 pounds that I just can&#039;t get rid of. After reading other reviews on this pill, I was finally able to put the pieces together and realized the pill seems to be the culprit for my issues. Once i finish this pack, I&#039;m getting off of it. Stay away from this birth control!""",2.0,10
Adalimumab,Crohn's Disease,"""Have had Crohns all of my adult life (+35 years). Taken everything from prednisone, methotrexate, 6mp, aszulfadine, endocort, to  Remicade. Remicade was the first medicine to get me to a 5 year remission, however it didn&#039;t last. After playing with a cocktail of drugs including compound meds that landed me in the hospital with drug induced hepatitis, my doctor prescribed Humira. After getting used to the injections, I found it worked the best. I&#039;ve been in remission for 5 years and recently had a clear colonoscopy. I&#039;m so happy.  It was a miracle!""",10.0,3
Asenapine,Schizophrenia,"""I took Saphris for about 3 months for very, very mild schizoaffective disorder. I have body paranoia, delusions, constant fear, anxiety, severe depression, anorexia (unrelated) etc. This medication took all of that away. I was happy, smiling more, being more social, I was eating more again and even got back to a healthy weight (intentional gains) However, after being on it for 3 months I found myself unable to do every day tasks. My mental ability to do anything was gone, totally. My mental functioning got so bad I had to have an accommodation through HR at work so I didn&#039;t lose my job while I got off the meds. Overall, super helpful. But that whole brain not working was a dealbreaker. I was so sad to get off Saphris. Back to square one.""",7.0,11
Epclusa,Hepatitis C,"""I&#039;ve had hepatitis C for more than 15 years as a result of intravenous drug use. I started taking epclusa on Saturday I&#039;ll be on it for 12 weeks and so far I have had almost no side effects and I feel actually better on the medication than I did before so I will keep you updated on how the rest of the treatment goes.""",10.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I didn&#039;t like the spotting and the depression I felt from it. Its only good if you want shorter periods sometimes and weight loss.""",4.0,9
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I have had Implanon inserted since November 2010 after the birth of my son. No period until yesterday, which surprised me (after 19 months without periods). I have had no weight gain (despite a very good appetite and a love for cooking), but no libido at all (because of the breastfeeding as well). I stopped breastfeeding 2 months ago when my son was 18 month old, maybe my hormones production changed, and the birth control in the same time. I do acrobatic dance too and I wonder if the implant is still in place: for some of my tricks my partner needs to grab my arm over the implant.  I will check with the doctor on Monday. I may ask her to remove it and take regular pills instead.""",7.0,1
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""So I had the nexplanon in for 7 months now.Im considering taking it out only because of the bleeding ,fatigue,head fogs,dizziness,depression,weight lost,Low sex drive,Vagina dryness,Vagina odor,Forgetfulness  etc. I went from 129 pounds to 123 pounds in 7 months. The bleeding was crazy for the last 6 months.I use to have a lot of spotting but that stop after the 5th or 4th month.Before using nexplanon my period was 3 days long but from 1st to the 6th months in it became 2 weeks long.Now that i&#039;m 7th months in it has became a week long.I have high tolerance so I don&#039;t let most of these side effects bother me so that is probably why I haven&#039;t taken the nexplanon out.I&#039;m scared to try an other birthcontrol methods.""",3.0,9
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I experience cold sores 3-4 times a year. My RX acyclovir was long expired, so I tried abreva. Walgreens only had the pump bottle available. It was almost as effective as RX. My complaint is that the amount dispensed is at least 3 times what is needed...so much waste considering the cost!!""",7.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I started using the Nuvaring approximately one month before my wedding day and never used any kind of hormonal birth control before. That was a mistake. I thought it&#039;d would be easier than trying to remember when to take a pill- and it was, except, that on my wedding night, I was experienced great discomfort, which I thought was due to lack of experience? Dryness and pain. Not fun at all. My newlywed husband and I didn&#039;t think of it, until after the three weeks, and then the one week of not having the Nuvaring in. One week later, put a new ring in, and then started having serious pee issues- pain and burning, moodiness like all get-out, headaches. So five days later, took the ring out, and had another period! Am going to try the FemCap (2nd generation).""",3.0,0
Bupropion,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been taking bupropion xl 150 mg daily for 5 days now, for anxiety. I have noticed an increase in energy.  I also don&#039;t binge eat as much. I&#039;m a stay at home mom, so i was always back and forth to the kitchen. No anxiety issues yet. I also take 0.50 mg of Xanax at night to help me sleep. I&#039;ve been battling sleep problems for a while, so it helps.""",6.0,42
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I weighed 270lbs April of this year and now here in October I weigh 195lbs and the only exercise I do is running after my children and working. I really should workout but I am so tired after working and my kids. I want to be at 150lbs by next April so it will be over 100lbs lost in one year. I do get crappy and irritable especially if I don&#039;t take it. But I am grateful for the change it has helped me make.""",10.0,18
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""Review part 2 ) Took this medicine for 6 months. No side effects until I was off the medication and ended up with acne returning and dry scalp and face. (Really bad) this medicine was not worth it. Never was. Believe all the warnings and this is coming from one of the lucky ones. Best believe at 17 I had everyone asking me what I was doing and saying my skin was equivalent to that of a toddler&#039;s. But now I&#039;m 22 and this has gone away. Little reward for a high risk with long lasting effect... MAKE ANOTHER DRUG THAT DOESNT KILL YOU IF YOU WANT GOOD SKIN""",3.0,10
Carbamazepine,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""So far Tegretol has helped my nerve pain in my feet significantly. No side effects.""",9.0,10
Reglan,"Nausea/Vomiting, Postoperative","""Post bariatric surgery, I was in the hospital for almost 2 weeks with horrible nausea and vomiting. They added Reglan to my medicines and after the first dose, I stopped feeling sick and was able to come home. This is the third week post-op and I am taking it about 1 times per day in the syrup form (Tastes awful!). It was my reflux that was causing the problem, and every other reflux medicine did nothing to touch it. I am so thankful to have this medication available.""",10.0,21
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve been on Belsomra for 8 days and I am really starting to like it. I have had anxiety and sleep issues for the last six months and finally reached out to my GP to ask for help. She prescribed trazadone at first which just made my mouth really dry. Then I tried sonata which knocked me out good but I would wake up a two hours later and be wide awake for the rest of the night. Then I tried belsomra 15mg. First night I thought it worked ok didn&#039;t notice anything significantly better than no meds but the second night I slept great and had an incredibly vivid dream. Every night since I&#039;ve slept well and had REALLY clear dreams. I&#039;m actually going to try dropping down to 10mg bc there a little too vivid and I&#039;ve been a little groggy.""",10.0,19
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Excellent medicine! Suboxone actually stops cravings, withdrawals, and makes you just feel better, kinda like an anti-depressant. I know I am not addicted to it and have been using it about 5 months. 
I don&#039;t want to ever have to give it up because of its anti-depressants effects. I have been on anti-depressants for many years with little to no success, this stuff works very well for me.""",10.0,24
Sipuleucel-T,Prostate Cance,"""Two and a haft weeks ago I completed my third Provenge treatment.  It will be two months before I receive a pet scan to set a base line.  What I do want to say is I am having strong muscle and joint pain.  Has this happen to anyone else?  How long should I expect this to go on?""",6.0,0
Azithromycin,Bronchitis,"""I went to the emergency room to be treated for a very bad cold or flu and was diagnosed for bronchitis and prescribed the 5 day z pack. I took one the 1st day,got worser, had to be rushed back to the emergency, and then was told my lungs had swollen (Lung Inflammation).I could barely breath and was hospitalized for two weeks. I never had a problem with my lungs before taking the 5 day z pack.Im still suffering with lung problems at times but cant be treated anymore because i no longer have a job which means for me no insurance, but the fact is the 5 day z pack is more of a danger to your health than help.""",1.0,6
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Would definitely recommend this for severe depression and anxiety.  Very few side effects and I started feeling better within a week.  Definitely a life saver for clinical depression and anxiety.""",10.0,99
Seasonale,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve been taking this birth control for over 2 years. It works great most of the time but once a year I have a period that&#039;s 2 weeks long. I&#039;m going to my doctor soon to look at other options.""",6.0,5
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""Vyvanse is a highly effective stimulant class medication for ADHD and ADD. I have ADD, diagnosed at 18 and have since been on Dexamphetamine 20mg per day. Recently I was interested in trialing extended release medication and Vyvanse was the answer to my call!

Initially, Vyvanse was a little bumpy; some side effects like anxiety persisted for the first few days on the medication. It was complex to find the right dosage so my psychiatrist and I settled on 70mg per day. 

Vyvanse is an amazing and considerably more effective medication than regular Dexamphetamine; the pharmacological properties of Vyvanse are AMAZING. 

Vyvanse is the future of treatment for ADHD and ADD.""",10.0,20
Glycerin,Constipation,"""My baby is 4 months old  and did not have a bowl movement for about a week. She had a few pebbles come out and she was screaming in so much pain. I used this medicine for her. The pharmacist told me to run it under water and use half of it, I still used a little less. It worked really good. She was pooping in 1 hour and it just really helped soften it up so she can get it out. Great product, my sister told me about it. Vary happy I found this and it helped my baby girl.""",10.0,14
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I first got this BC when I was 16 got it removed at 19 I am now 22. This was my first BC ever and I have to say it was excellent as far as prevention. I had little to no periods throughout having it for the full 3 years. A lot others experienced at least 15lbs weight gain, however that wasn&#039;t the case with me. I was 120lbs when I had it put it and than I blew up to 165lbs in first year and a half (no change in diet) I have no idea how that happened and than all of sudden I started to shed off the pounds in the last year of having it and went to 115lbs I don&#039;t know what changed (still no change in diet) if anything I was eating more sugar but losing weight (WEIRD) I know.I plan on having another put in, in 6 weeks after delivering HOPING4BEST""",6.0,3
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""It&#039;s the best muscle spasm reliever I&#039;ve found.  It&#039;s better than Flexeril and Zanaflex by far.  Only drawback is that it makes me feel mega drunk.""",9.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Ortho Evra for at least a year or two now, I don&#039;t exactly remember when I started. So far, it&#039;s been the best option for me. I have some negative physical side-effects at first (cramps increased and my skin tends to get somewhat irritated under the patch, although less and less as time goes on) but there are no emotional side effects for me, which was a big plus. I actually felt better on the patch at some points than I did off the patch. I&#039;ve had very few times where it&#039;s fallen off, and I can usually get an extra patch for $20 at the nearest pharmacy. All in all it&#039;s been a good experience and it&#039;s definitely worth a shot if you have trouble remembering the pill like me.""",9.0,6
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I wish I&#039;d googled before I bought it, this yeast infection is moderate but I heard it was better to use week long treatments instead of the 24 hour capsule so I switched to this. MY VAGINA IS ON FIRE. 

Why is it so painful? Started like 20 minutes after I put it in and it increased the itching/burning ten fold. Why is this even on the shelves?

I&#039;m definitely returning it tomorrow and doing something else, holy moly why is this so painful?!""",1.0,0
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I am 29, never had any kids and was just looking for an easier way to do birth control. I went to my planned parenthood and was given 800mg of Advil before the procedure. Having it put in was absolutely the most painful thing I&#039;ve experienced! I would never do it again based on that alone! I later found out that you are supposed to be on your cycle so your cervix is thin and easy to get through. I had serious cramping for the rest of that whole day. The IUD then led me to having severe panic attacks, daily! I was crying uncontrollably and I have been to several doctors and have been prescribed many different medicines. I took the IUD out against my doctors wishes and my symptoms stopped the same day! I&#039;m still working out the kinks, but I am definitely 90% better.""",1.0,26
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""I was going through postpartum depression really bad. I was on this pill for seven years before I got pregnant. I went back on the pill for postpartum depression and its calmed my anxiety. It has done wonders for me. I did not get pregnant on this pill.""",10.0,15
Venlafaxine,Anxiety,"""I love it. It&#039;s so much better than the other 2 I tried that made me feel like a zombie and had side effects.  Effexor XR has helped me and still does help me to not have the anxiety/panic attacks that I was experiencing before.  It&#039;s the best by far.  I highly recommend Effexor XR for anyone with bad anxiety &amp; panic attacks.  It&#039;s absolutely the best.""",10.0,109
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Gosh, reading these reviews is making me feel like a sane insane person. I&#039;m inching on my 3 year mark and I&#039;m so ready to get this taken out. I&#039;ve never experience moodiness/PMS my whole life; I&#039;ve always been very even tempered and relaxed. Since getting it inserted I&#039;ve experience anxieties and mood swings like never before. Full blown anxiety attacks and sleepless nights. ZERO libido. Moods that are different every single day. It&#039;s SO frustrating not knowing what type of person I&#039;ll be when I wake up. Weight gain!  2 weeks until I get this thing out, can&#039;t wait! A little nervous that nothing will change and that I&#039;m actually just crazy! Ha! But definitely a complete change from before. Will never get on birth control again""",2.0,6
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Two words. It works. After years of anxieties I finally started enjoying sex as I should be, minus any concerns that I will loose my erection midway through sex. It did give me a slight headache. But other than that I highly recommend it.""",10.0,28
Clonidine,Anxiety,"""I was prescribed 0.1 mg tablets of this for anxiety and sleeplessness. It was good for anxiety attacks because it put me straight to sleep in about 10 minutes, but it didn&#039;t help me sleep through the night. It also didn&#039;t help with everyday anxiety.""",4.0,48
Cholestyramine,Post-Cholecystectomy Diarrhea,"""After having emergency gall bladder removal, I started having constant diahrrea. Unannounced, uncontrollable and awful.  

I went to doctor and was given Questran.  After day one I never had any
more problems.  He said I would have to take it the rest of my life.  Surely not,, because it costs $95.00 a can for 45 days.

No side effects.  If I get to feeling constipated, i stay off for one day and stay home near the bathroom.""",10.0,5
Intuniv,ADHD,"""No side affects on my six year old the first two weeks except for a tummy ache, the last two nights she has woke up screaming completely tripping throwing pillows scratching her head hallucinating and seeing stuff I do not recommend this pill to anyone.!!!! Expecially a kid she is on the lowest dose 1 mg. she won&#039;t be taking it anymore!!""",1.0,44
Xanax,Depression,"""I fill better, I can go on with my life.""",10.0,113
Glatiramer,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have been on Copaxone now for 6 weeks.  Started on Tecfidera and that was just a horrible experience so switched to Copaxone three times a week.  I also encountered an Autoject problem and after one week switched to doing the injection manually.  The site reactions are pretty much gone but I do use heat prior and ice post injection to keep whatever reaction occurs to a minimum.  I have only been diagnosed for 3 months now but I have so much more energy than I have had for a very long time so my experience has definitely been positive!""",10.0,95
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Acne,"""Im half way through my second month of this B.C I&#039;ve never had acne before just the occasional pimple during my period. I have now got horrible cystic acne on my left check and forehead, I&#039;m 24 and have been going crazy these past few wks trying to figure it out then I read all these reviews an related to almost ever post on here. I&#039;m never taking this pill!!!!!!""",1.0,1
Bupropion,Major Depressive Disorde,"""This was possibly the worst thing the Dr. could have given me . Granted, he didn&#039;t know any effect it would have on me, but never again!  After about a week or two I had to stop taking them. It actually increased both my depression and anxiety. I was always tired, but I was super jittery as well. My mother informed me that I looked like I was on meth. Thanks, mom!""",1.0,19
Valacyclovir,Cold Sores,"""My outbreaks are something that could be seen on the Discovery health channel as an extreme case. My lip swells to a grotesque size if not treated and I would literally shut myself in for 4-5 days and have one trusted friend (who would see my monstrosity) bring me groceries and take my kid to school and bring her back...I would cry whenever I saw myself in the mirror. This would happen about once a year.
Then I took Valtrex....Once you feel a tingling, take two right away...then another two 6-8 hours later..then keep the pattern going for a few days after it&#039;s gone to ensure it won&#039;t come right back..use Abreva at the onset as well...and relax, sleep, and eat healthy...no smoking. If you do this, it&#039;ll be gone within 3-4 days.""",10.0,27
Amaryl,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been taking it for 2 years now . It will drop your blood sugar levels quickly so you need to eat within 10 minutes of taking it . If I exercise alot that will further drop my blood sugar levels . Be careful at first . I take a soda in the car with me just in case or carry glucose tablets until you see how it affects you . You may need to eat more than you are use to .I have not had any side effects""",8.0,102
Crestor,High Cholesterol,"""Astra Zeneca has a wonderful program for low income to limit out of pocket expense according to need. The paper work can be a pain but it is worth it in the end. """,10.0,25
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""On for one month, my typically high-patience and calm mood changed to constant irrational mood swings, irritability and mild depression.""",1.0,2
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I took plan B a few weeks ago... ever since I have woken up with a bad headache, acne, weight gain, mood changes, light cramping, nausea &amp; extreme fatigue. 
I probably shouldn&#039;t have taken this as my experience with regular birth control was bad.... Only reason I rates as high as I did was because I didn&#039;t end up pregnant. However because of the side effects I will never be taking again.""",7.0,3
Robaxin,Muscle Spasm,"""I tried no less than 10 muscle relaxers for Fibromyalgia.  This one was the only one that did the trick and left me with zero side effects.""",10.0,185
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I&#039;m 40 and had my first colonoscopy due to family history of colon cancer (recommended 10 years prior to parent&#039;s diagnosis). Took first dose at 10:00 a.m., second at 10:00 p.m. (my procedure was at 7:30 a.m.). Was on a clear liquid diet day before which consisted of Jell-O, chicken broth, and popsicles: I chose not to drink fruit juice as some reviews mentioned acidity making diarhea painful. 
Suprep tastes absolutely horrendous...super salty, super strong grape Kool-Aid: could/should have mixed with Crystal Light or Ginger Ale. Got first dose down but only half of second as I was gagging... Doctor had to irrigate some but everything looked great and no polyps! Recommend lighter diet 3 days before for easier prep. Procedure was super easy!""",9.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve tried so many birth controls, and never have had a good experience. So naturally, I was terrified to put yet another into my system. My doctor talked to me about Lowestrin FE and after a few days of researching I felt it was worth a shot. Thank goodness I did, I love this Birth Control! The first major change I experienced was the increase in breast size, I went up a whole cup without gaining a pound! Woo! I had a few mood swings/faintness the first week, but otherwise I&#039;ve yet to experience any negative side effects. My period had been exceptionally short, and so light it had me concerned. After my second month (and more research) I found it&#039;s normal to have light periods on this birth control. This is by far the best I&#039;ve ever tried!""",10.0,6
Tramadol,Pain,"""I take tramadol for 7 days every three months following trigger point injections, and as needed for back pain following a car accident. This medication takes away my pain from the injections and when I have flare-ups! Side effects for me include dizziness (if I take it without food), drowsiness, slight insomnia, dry mouth, and euphoria or a floating feeling. I cannot drive or do anything requiring intense concentration after taking this medication. That said, I am sensitive to the effects of medications. Although there are some side effects, overall this medication helps me a lot and allows me to deal with pain more easily.""",8.0,14
Asenapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was prescribed Saphris for bipolar disorder. The morning after my first bedtime dose I had a number of side effects. I experienced confusion, dizziness, hallucinations and acute short term memory loss. 

As a result of the confusion and acute short term memory loss, I unintentionally overdosed on my morning medications resulting in extreme doses of medications. The most concerning was a 900mg dose of Wellbutrin (bupropion) which in doses of 300mg or more can cause seizures.""",1.0,23
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I started at 5 mg and after the first week it worked. I then upped it to 10 mg per the doctors orders but am gonna ask if its okay to go back down to 5mg since it was working. I went from not eating, can&#039;t get out of bed, can&#039;t take care of my kids, depressed, horrible thoughts, can&#039;t make dinner, bad with money, just all around sloppy to my normal self. I&#039;m able to think clearly, clean my house, make dinner, enjoy my family. I was afraid to take it but am now thankful . The only side effect for me is sleepiness at night, which is good, and urinary tract infection. Hopefully it was clear up with keflex and a lower dose. I&#039;m okay with it because my life is back.""",10.0,84
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I took Yaz for about 4 years.  I loved it at first.  I did go up a cup size and got a little curvier, but overall, it was great.  The last year, however, I started to turn into a monster during my period.  I got severe migraines right at the start of my period and it would last about two days.  I am not sure why the medicine changed on me, but I recently switched to Loestrin24 because I couldn&#039;t handle the mood swings and headaches any longer.  My doctor said there was no link in all of these recent changes...I had to disagree with her though because I already feel better after switching. """,6.0,6
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I&#039;m 18 years old. Completely afraid after having unprotected sex, I took plan B about 27 hours later. There was no ejaculation inside, but the risk still runs with pre-ejaculation. Only a couple days late, I started my period. I had no side effects at all from taking Plan B, but I did make sure to have it with food. Ladies, I&#039;m not sure if it worked for me, or if I was even at risk of getting pregnant, but take the necessary precautions. The stress, the fear, the unpreparedness, it isn&#039;t worth it. Always keep it safe from STDs with protection, anyhow. Plan B is a back up plan, use birth control and a condom! Good luck and relax! Stress can delay your period! &lt;3""",10.0,18
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""I was prescribed Voltaren gel for my MCP joint, which experienced remodeling of bone after my 14-year career as a deep tissue massage therapist.  I am a chiropractic student, so I went the conservative route first: adjustment, ultrasound, cold laser, Alpha-stim, microcurrent probes.  Finally I had a series of x-rays on campus and unfortunately, there is a large osteophyte on the volar (palm) side of the base of the 1st metacarpal, along with serious lipping of the scaphoid bone which supports it (you know this combination as the saddle joint).  Voltaren helps the crippling pain of trying to unscrew a jar, open a doorknob, or hold a pen.  I will however have surgery to remove the osteophyte.""",8.0,27
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""Trazedone is worthless to help me fall asleep unless i wanna wait 4-5hours then i cant get up in the morning.i feel groggy all day.Takes way too long to work even at 150mg.abien works much better""",1.0,26
Ziprasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was on Geodon 7 years.  I was extremely tired in the morning - couldn&#039;t drive.  About 2 years before I stopped, I began to have pseudo-dementia.  Had pseudo-Parkinsonism for 4-5 years.  6 months before I stopped I began to fall - about 40 times.  Three times stitches in head and now knee problem rated 10/10 severity.  Then became comatose.  Husband called ambulance.  Don&#039;t remember anything.  When got off Geodon, dementia and pseudo-Parkinsonism went away as did the falls.""",1.0,19
Benzonatate,Cough,"""Took this and had the worst 4 hours of non stop dry cough, no relief. Finally took robitussin again and stayed with that and Tylenol to get some sleep. Was really hoping for sleep relief when I came back from Dr. But this was not it.""",1.0,13
Morphine / naltrexone,Pain,"""I began using Embeda about a month ago for chronic pain. I have had 2 back surgeries and 2 shoulder surgeries due to a severe case of early onset degenerative arthritis, combined with an autoimmune disorder.  Before the Embeda I was taking Percocet for pain management, but it left me feeling irritable when the medication wore off. The Embeda has worked GREAT for me. I am on 20-0.8MG every 24 hours. I like it because I don&#039;t get a &quot;high&quot; feeling and when it wears off I don&#039;t feel irritable. It does cause me increased sweating and constipation and some mild itching, but the trade-off is worth it. It has worked so well for me that I feel like I have my life back.""",9.0,39
Budesonide / formoterol,moterol),"""Works wonders, but the pump never functions beyond 30 out 120 times that is supposed to function""",4.0,11
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve been having success for years controlling my symptoms with probiotics and a sugar-free, spice-free diet, but thought maybe with Viberzi I could eventually get back to eating anything I want again. You know, be &quot;normal&quot;? Wrong! After just a few days of taking it, I had pain like I have never felt before in my life - shooting up my back and stomach, to the point that I was vomiting nonstop and shooting pangs of diarrhea(!!) Isn&#039;t that what this drug is supposed to cure? It was like the worst case of food poisoning, but with indescribable pain. I remember saying &quot;I&#039;ll take IBS-d over this any day!&quot; I am back on my probiotics and my sugar free diet and finally recovered again. I&#039;m glad that it works for some people, but not for me. Yikes""",1.0,18
Accutane,Acne,"""Review part 2 ) Took this medicine for 6 months. No side effects until I was off the medication and ended up with acne returning and dry scalp and face. (Really bad) this medicine was not worth it. Never was. Believe all the warnings and this is coming from one of the lucky ones. Best believe at 17 I had everyone asking me what I was doing and saying my skin was equivalent to that of a toddler&#039;s. But now I&#039;m 22 and this has gone away. Little reward for a high risk with long lasting effect... MAKE ANOTHER DRUG THAT DOESNT KILL YOU IF YOU WANT GOOD SKIN""",3.0,10
Clindamycin / tretinoin,Acne,"""I started Ziana one month ago. I am 26 and have had severe cystic acne from the age of 16. I haven&#039;t worn makeup for the last two weeks because I DO NOT need to hide anything anymore. Wooohooo!! It made my skin red/peel for a week and half but not so much that I needed to hide. I can wear the gel during the day because it doesn&#039;t flake or peel like most gels do. My pores are much smaller and I couldn&#039;t be happier. I now only need to use it about twice a week. Love this product!""",10.0,42
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""Every time I have had a sinus infection and been prescribed Augmentin 875  I feel so much better within a day or two""",10.0,28
Metformin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""First reaction was stomach cramps and diarrhea. Things settled down in two days, after three weeks now feel very tired.""",5.0,42
Paxil,Depression,"""I took Paxil 20mg for 8 years. It is excellent for depression, anxiety and social anxiety. I completely lost all anxiety, shyness and experienced relaxed euphoria. I excelled at work and dealing with people. However it is very sedating, I would drink coffee all day while on it. I look back on those 8 years and it all seems like a blur.  Sleep very deeply and a lot but at least I was happy. I&#039;m now in my mid thirties and was recently switched to Celexa because I started finding it difficult to achieve orgasm on Paxil.  Bad decision...I now experience anxiety from the moment I wake up, shortness of breath, agoraphobia, terrible and obsessive thoughts, and racing thoughts and a feeling that I am going crazy. I&#039;m going back on Paxil.""",9.0,45
Sertraline,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""After 1 month of losing my girlfriend and her mom in a horrible head on collision and balling my eyes out everyday feeling sooo lost i needed help!!
     Doctor put me on Zoloft 50mg for the first week to up it to 100mg thereafter... im on day 4 &amp; feel much better already not thinking so much of my loss.
    The only sides ive felt are slight headache &amp; slight nausea but now i have put down the box of kleenex from crying soooo much &amp; can relax better ...im going to continue to take it cuz the thinking of my loss constantly was nothing less than the worst time of my life .""",8.0,82
Duragesic,Pain,"""I was on 15 different medicines for pain and muscle spasms. I have been on the patch for 4 months and my pain has dropped so much it is unreal. I didn&#039;t know about this, until 4 months ago I had been in the bed for almost 15 years due to car crash. I find this medicine to wonderful.""",9.0,15
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,Birth Control,"""I was on Beyaz for one month and had to switch. It made me tired and nauseous. It gave me the WORST headaches. They would last all day and Advil did not take the pain away. Maybe if I waited the whole 3 months, it would&#039;ve straightened out but I just couldn&#039;t deal with the awful headaches. But like everyone says, everyone&#039;s body is different. Only pro: my mild acne seemed to clear up.""",3.0,22
Belviq,Obesity,"""I began this medication a few days ago and it&#039;s been a Godsend, thus far.  My main problem in the past has been nocturnal eating.  I&#039;d wake up, barrel down to the kitchen and -- whilst half asleep -- devour PB&amp;J, pasta, whatever-the-heck was in the fridge.  That&#039;s gone.  As a result, I&#039;ve been sleeping through the night.  I don&#039;t often feel hungry and when I do I control my portions with ease.  No nausea or headaches - yet.  I felt a bit &quot;strange&quot; my first day on it, but that may have been a result of not feeling hungry 100% of the time.  I was also slightly lightheaded my second day; may have been a result of reduced caloric intake.  I&#039;ve yo-yoed a lot and finally feel that the monkey is slipping off my back.  RECOMMENDED.""",10.0,27
Symbyax,Bipolar Disorde,"""I tried several medicines before finding success with this one. My depression and mood swings are under control, and life is manageable. My friends and family tell me that I&#039;m much more enjoyable to be around now. I feel that this medicine saved my life. The only negative effect it has is that I&#039;m hungrier and have gained some weight. I&#039;ve just had to make adjustments in my diet to eat healthy, but this is a good thing for my overall health too. I feel so great on this medicine that the negative effect is worth it.""",8.0,43
Duragesic,Pain,"""I just had the worse 3 days of pain in many months because Rite Aid gave me the Generic patch. It isn&#039;t the same. The brand name has a delivery system with a reservoir of medicine on top of the patch. For me the brand name worked great.""",7.0,44
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""First off I would like to say that the majority of people not having a good experience with Linzess are not taking it properly. Following my doctors orders which were also labeled on the packaging from the pharmacy, Linzess 145mg works perfect for me. I have suffered from chronic constipation since I was a young girl and now I have a bowl movement every morning! A few things to keep in mind:

Linzess takes 2 weeks to cycle through your body before it will work properly. Get through the 1st two weeks and it&#039;s great. I do have watery stools every morning.

Always take it in the a.m. 30 mins prior to breakfast w/ a full glass of water. I allow 2 hours for Linzess to work through my system. So plan accordingly!""",10.0,68
Hyaluronan,Osteoarthritis,"""I had Synvisc injections in my knees last year and they didn&#039;t seem to help much, this year I got the Orthovisc injections and they have really made my knee joints hurt much worse than before taking them""",1.0,32
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""The first few days I took Amlodipine 5 mg, I felt like I was going to have an anxiety attack, and was a little Light Headed. As I got used to the Med, the feelings decreased but I still have that Panic feeling once in a while. After a week my Right leg and ankle became swollen, but not my Left leg? I also experience Nausea with this medicine and a loss of Appetite, which, in part, is good as I&#039;m overweight. However I could do without the Nausea. I always take this Medication with food and my other Meds in the morning. It has dropped my High Blood Pressure from 200/97 to 140/83. This is the only good thing about this medicine. I can&#039;t put my finger on it, but I just don&#039;t feel right since I&#039;ve been taking Amlodipine 5 mg. """,4.0,209
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;m a 24 y/o male and have been on Topiramate for almost a month.. Started with 25mg daily increment and increased dosage by 25mg every week. I was suppose to make it up to 100mg daily, but that hasn&#039;t happened. . The first week was good. Second week I did notice the pins and needles sensations all over. When I got up to 75mg per day my brain fog was BAD, my anxiety sky rocketed, and I seemed to have more headaches. I&#039;ve started to have panic attacks and have been scared to drive lately or even go to the store which is so unusual for me. I am also sleeping hours upon hours at a time and I am also getting tingling sensation in face and arm which is scaring the heck out of me. Going to stop taking without consulting doctor.""",5.0,1
Dicyclomine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""This medication works wonders for me. Tend to get stomach cramps regularly, I miss work sometimes because I am constantly running to the bathroom. If I am travelling I have stop and use public restrooms. I never know when it&#039;s going to hit me. I am weak and faint sometimes from these flares. The only draw back is that it makes me feel tired and I get blurry vision. It has really helped me.""",9.0,23
Lexapro,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Lexapro was the first medication for what was first diagnosed as adjustment disorder and later major depressive disorder. Lexapro (escatalopram) had me relaxed within a couple of days. I was so chilled. Any more relaxed and you&#039;d think I was asleep. I have a highly stressed involved workplace where I lead teams of people and I was able to get my patience, communicative persona, positive outlook and collaborative nature back on track. My home life improved immensely. I was able to regain my perspective on the importance of issues meaning I could let small things go. The most important thing is I felt better in myself. I was so happy until two years down the track. Unfortunately it stopped working.""",9.0,36
Nature-Throid,Underactive Thyroid,"""This medication did not work for me.""",1.0,9
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""Sure just take a pill and your life is going to be good. I went to the doctor for sleep and said I was stressed, so they give me an antidepressant. People don&#039;t realize this stuff changes your brain and is bad for you. You just need exercise and good nutrition and it will change your life (I think). I&#039;m only going to try it for two weeks just to feel what people are saying they feel. The doctor should have given me xanax or something simaliar. I&#039;ve seen some antidepressants do some bad nasty things to people. Not to mention these side effects they cause.""",3.0,19
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""So vivid in detail, from some,  but, give this medication time. This drug had me feeling some wacked out, like on a boat sensation. Just light headed and motion sickness. I was told &quot;six weeks&quot; so instead of stopping it, which I dearly wanted to - I didn&#039;t. And to this day approx four years I thank myself, I didn&#039;t.. yes its heavy handed. But now I have nearly no racing thoughts, which drove me to suicidal tendancies, my mind never stopped it was like a TV on in the back ground. Next, sleep, sleep, peaceful sleep,  I did crave sugar BUT NO WEIGHT GAIN. This drug is just broadly so good. This drug and a couple others balanced me.  The racing thoughts Seroquel number one, but Ritalin was also something I am grateful for.""",10.0,30
Macrobid,Bladder Infection,"""I am on my seventh day on Macrobid and still having UTI symptoms.  I have nausea, headache, abdominal cramping, irritability, loss of appetite, weakness, joint aches, and tiredness.  This is the most ridiculous antibiotic that I&#039;ve ever taken!  It makes me feel like I&#039;ve been hit by a bus and still doesn&#039;t seem like the UTI is better.""",1.0,97
Invokana,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on this med for almost a year. Prior to this, all other meds either didn&#039;t work for me or I had unbearable side effects. The only bearable maintenance was Levemir 100 units daily. I gained about 30 lbs! Doc put me on Invokana, I have lost 25 lbs, I have lowered the insulin to 35 units a day. A1C is 6.3. Had been a yeast infection nightmare though! Doc knocked out the yeast infections with Fluconazole and I take 1 Fluconazole a week now and am keeping the YI nightmare away! This has been the only drug that has truly helped!""",8.0,33
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I am a 44yr woman l have been taking for two weeks now I am taking two  twice a day now and no results at all. This is so discouraging since l was dieting before the pills l workout 5-7 days a week and nothing. l will finish my bottle being it cost $92.00 but that&#039;s it for me, l am happy to see it works for some just not me.""",1.0,16
Venlafaxine,ibromyalgia,"""It worked on the fibromyalgia pain, but it caused my brain to malfunction.  I couldn&#039;t think, I became forgetful, I got &#039;lost and confused&#039; in my own house, my head felt as if it was full of cobwebs and I was walking in a fog all the time, I&#039;d wake up as tired as I had been when I went to bed unless I drank a few beers or had a couple of glasses of wine. I am now in pain AND depressed. Trying to locate a natural [herb/spice] for fibromyalgia pain and subsequent depression.""",4.0,43
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started Victoza 10 days ago  .6 for 7 days and now up to 1.2 Lost 13 pounds in 3 days so far since going to 1.2 .No side effects. Take it with 4 metformin a day.Only feel a little dehdrated so i watch water intake. Hope results keep going""",10.0,30
Vistaril,Sedation,"""I have been dealing with insomnia on and off for over 10 years. I have always managed it with OTC meds like Unisom. Finally decided to see a doc about it after having to take 3-4 Unisom a night (I was feeling like a zombie till 10 am!). She prescribed 25 mg of Vistaril - take one at bed time. Last night was my first time using it and it took a few hours to get me to sleep. All night I had weird, vivid dreams and it was hard to tell if I was asleep or awake. I felt on the brink of deep sleep, but still awake. It&#039;s hard to describe. I am going to give it a week and see how it goes. I was a bit groggy this morning, but not like on Unisom.""",5.0,28
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,None,"""I have been on Adderall, 10mg twice per day, for about 2 months now. I am a 32 year old male, and I went to see my doctor because I was having an incredibly difficult time focusing and &quot;locking in&quot; on conversations at work. It was becoming a real problem. I went to previous doctors when I was in high school and college. I told them my concern about my inability to focus. They said I was depressed. But, I wasn&#039;t depressed and I knew I wasn&#039;t. Finally, someone really listened and Adderall and Adult ADD was their diagnosis. It has been a miracle for me. I finally know what it is like to be alert and alive. """,9.0,29
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,Narcolepsy,"""Works wonders for me.  I still occasionally have some daytime sleepiness, which I can handle with a quick 5 minute nap, but it has gotten rid of the Cataplexy.  I really had a problem with symptoms of cataplexy.  If I laughed, got mad, or was emotional in any way, I would end up on the floor.  I rarely have any of these symptoms now, which is a miracle for me.  I do have two side effects, one is that I can become pretty irritable and the second is that I get a bit more aroused.""",9.0,29
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got my Nexplanon implanted on October 15th of last year. Since then I have basically been on a constant menstrual cycle. The longest gap I have had without a period is a week. I go from being spotty to having a constant heavy flow. I am having it removed next week.""",1.0,9
Ritalin,ADHD,"""Ritalin is a great medication for ADHD.  I stay focused and on task.  I am on 10 mg. up from 5 mg, which wasn&#039;t quite optimal. """,9.0,33
Bisoprolol,High Blood Pressure,"""18 yo male here 
taking Bisoprolol  2x5 mg 
 Ramipril a 2.5mg 1x1 
Normal tension""",10.0,0
Anafranil,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""Anafranil has always worked superbly for my obsessive compulsive disorder and I have used this medicine intermittently for 30 years. My mistake has always been to completely stop when I feel well - it always comes back.  

Although an amazing medicine, the downside is that it takes about 8 weeks for the medicine to work and before that I usually feel worse. And the side effects can be a challenge.""",10.0,133
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I am 21 with a child and am happy with just her. At least for now and I choose Mirena because I heard nothing but good things about it and am very forgetful of the pill. But since I got it put in about a month and a half ago (which was very painful). I have gained weight like crazy. I have had a heavy period since, constant mood swings, feeling depressed, short of breath, tired, loss of sex drive (somewhat) it&#039;s just not as good because I feel dry, and a constant cramping that almost makes me want to get sick . So I am getting it removed as soon as I can. But this is just my own experience I have heard people absolutely love it but just like everything, its not for everyone.""",1.0,6
Foradil Aerolizer,"COPD, Maintenance","""I have been on foradil for years, and have had to find a new replacement as it doesn&#039;t seem available any longer.""",9.0,2
Bupropion,Depression,"""I used this on and off for several years, never over 150 mg/day. I liked the energy it provided, the suppression of appetite, the low cost (without insurance) and the increased sex drive (as opposed to Prozac/Zoloft which prevented me from reaching orgasm). 

The downside for me was increased sweating and anxiety. The anxiety was the worst. 

I now use Ritalin and prefer it.""",7.0,31
Raloxifene,Osteoporosis,"""Very positive response. Side advantage breast cancer protection. Major problem &quot;hot flashes&quot;. Self limiting problem side effect. No need for specific dosing instructions such as with biguanides.""",10.0,43
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,Narcolepsy,"""Took methylphenidate SR (Ritalin sustained release) 100 mgs a day for years for major depression, was still tired, could still sleep at anytime, but not too bad. Dr retired, new Doc doesn&#039;t want to prescribe that he switched script to Adderall 90 mgs  a day. Worked at first but not well, now it is worthless. I can hardly get out of bed and it is almost impossible to stay awake all day. Did the Sleep Study a few weeks ago and Dx with Narcolepsy w/o cataplexy, prescribed Modafinil to take with the Adderall, a little better. In my case the Adderall must go. Very good that it works for others, as no one wants to feel like they are sleeping their life away.""",1.0,20
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I love Nuvaring. It&#039;s easy to insert and I&#039;ve only had it fall out like once or twice since I&#039;ve been using it. I started it three months ago, and haven&#039;t really noticed any side effects. Maybe a little bit of moodiness, but it&#039;s better than being pregnant. My partner can feel it, but he doesn&#039;t complain. I will NEVER go back to using the pill again!""",10.0,0
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve Started Apidex on 7/13 at 158 i am 5&#039;4 now 7/22 i am 150 only 8 pounds down i&#039;d thought i loose more but we shall see on the 27th hopefully i loose another 8""",9.0,23
Etodolac,Pain,"""Have shoulder and neck pain, making light exercise very difficult.  After taking one, one and half or two 400mg tablets, per day as necessary I&#039;m able to function normally.""",10.0,14
Botox,Migraine,"""I&#039;m on my third set of shots,and I&#039;m experiencing a few problems, and I don&#039;t know if these are severe and should I be worried....on my left side my scalp is a little  raw I have a huge knot behind my ear, I&#039;m getting more knots in my head iIm nauseated dizzy have diarrhea, I can&#039;t sleep,  I can&#039;t brush my hair.....my left side hurts this is the worst headache I have had yet, my neck hurts, my left side is numb the left side of my face is swollen my eye is swollen also only the left side.   I get my next round of shots in March, it will be my fourth set of shots I haven&#039;t had side effects like this before can any body help me????""",3.0,5
Sertraline,Depression,"""I started Zoloft before my 3rd child was born. I&#039;ve had depression throughout my life and a major breakdown after my 1st child&#039;s birth. Noticed an improvement within days, and husband noticed huge diff. Dry mouth and increased appetite has cycled through the years on occasion. But the big side effect for me was insomnia. I thought it was my little one getting me up every 2 hours, but realized that taking the medicine at night was the cause. Switching to morning dose made such a difference. I do notice I don&#039;t sleep well if I take it after noon or 1pm. Some family members had tried it with no success. Give dosage and timing a chance. It has literally saved my life. I still feel emotional at times, but can cope with issues and heaviness in life has eased.""",8.0,21
Revia,Alcohol Dependence,"""totally took the craving for alcohol away.  kept sober for two years - started playing with it after that and stopped taking it - only to start drinking again.  good to take when you are getting some support as well.""",8.0,151
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""Abreva works like magic! Got a cold sore on saturday and by tuesday it&#039;s practically gone! It&#039;s worth the $22""",10.0,0
Roflumilast,COPD,"""Been taking Daliresp for about a year. It has definitively helped my breathing. I am diagnosed with severe COPD. This medicine and twice daily nebulizing with Brovana and Budesonide and Ipratropium for rescue has really helped me.""",10.0,66
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""I have a blown out knee and major back issues needing surgery on my back and a knee replacement also two out of four left shoulder ligaments are torn in half. If not for Vicodin I would not make it through a day. Only side effect I have once in a while is constipation and upset stomach. I&#039;ve been on this pain regiment for four years. There are good days and real bad days where nothing helps.""",9.0,30
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Skyla inserted back in January, and the doctor gave me Cytotec (1 the night before and the morning of procedure), she also gave me Norco to take an hour before the procedure. During the procedure she also put a bit of numbing medication onto my cervix, the whole actual insertion process probably took 30 seconds, and the overall procedure, MAYBE 5 minutes if that. It wasn&#039;t exactly a walk in the park with the pain, but it was definitely tolerable. I&#039;ve had a few cramps each month, but nothing crazy and 2 periods since the insertion. So far, I absolutely love it and would recommend it to everyone! No scares and my hormones are normal! I am planning on getting it once this one expires. Don&#039;t let the reviews scare you!""",10.0,3
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""Normal side effects from Sprintec 28 pills. Took pills on time everyday. The first week of taking the pills, I experienced some minor mood swings &amp; bloating but that was about it. I&#039;ve had slight cravings for chocolate. Maintained my usual diet &amp; exercise. No weight gain or weight lost. No increase or decrease of acne. Experienced minor spotting the week before my period. Other than that, so far so good. 

If you&#039;re looking for any benefits outside of birth control, this is not the pill for you. If you&#039;re looking for a birth control that doesn&#039;t disrupt your regular everyday routine, I recommend Sprintec 28. Of course, pills effect everyone differently. I mentally prepared myself for all the negative side effects that might occur just to find that there really weren&#039;t any.""",9.0,7
Chlorpheniramine / methscopolamine / phenylephrine,Nasal Congestion,"""I had a severe sinus infection that would never go away. Finally the doc prescribed this medicine. I was a little apprehensive about buying meds from a compound pharmacy, but I&#039;m glad I did. Although my insurance did not cover the meds, I&#039;m glad I paid the $50 because I felt better after my first dose! This is my third day on the meds and I can breathe at night without waking up to blow my nose and I do not feel stuffy. I love this medicine!""",10.0,0
Doxepin,Insomnia,"""My doctor put me on doxepin 3 months ago. Very skeptical at first thinking how would an antidepressant would help me sleep. IT REALLY DOES WORK. Its amazing, and only side effect I&#039;ve had is craving sweets....bad! I&#039;m sleeping now though.""",10.0,14
Vusion,Diaper Rash,"""It worked after some time""",10.0,0
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""I was reluctant to try Linzess and I wish I&#039;d listened to myself! horrid pain for hours, cramping, stomach pain, belching, lightheaded, chills, and now spasms, definitely a setback in my GI saga. I&#039;m irritable and completely out of sorts too - my poor family!  At one point I thought I&#039;d faint and need urgent care. I&#039;m lucky my kids were here to help. I took it as directed, so that&#039;s not the issue. I&#039;m just posting in case anyone else experiencing a negative reaction is wondering if they&#039;re alone. You&#039;re not. It&#039;s not for everyone.""",3.0,44
Lutera,Birth Control,"""This pill is amazing. It is what I always wanted. I have been on it for only about a month and I have already noticed rapid weight loss, my breasts have gotten bigger (b cup to c cup) my acne cleared up and I actually seem much happier. I haven&#039;t had any spotting, tenderness, or mood swings but I hear some people get those. I most definitely stick with this pill and I recommend it to anyone. It&#039;s truly AMAZING.""",10.0,73
Amitriptyline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;m on 100mg a day for depression. I was on 75mg which was then upped to 100mg. It helps me feel relaxed and also helps me sleep.""",10.0,73
Macrobid,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Nitrofurantoin caused extreme nausea.""",7.0,12
Ciprofloxacin,Bacterial Infection,"""It really helped my husband&#039;s lung infection.  It was great!""",9.0,56
Olanzapine,Agitation,"""it calms my raging mind""",10.0,8
Estarylla,Birth Control,"""I thought I was losing my mind, but per these reviews, I think my suspicious are founded.  I&#039;ve been on Estarylla for ~6 months as my pharmacy replaced this with the Sprintec I&#039;ve been taking for about 6 years now.  Never any issues with Sprintec, it was by far my favorite BC.  This BC is the worst I&#039;ve ever had.  I&#039;ve had months with break-thru bleeding (like 3 weeks of bleeding vs at most 1...), I&#039;ve put on about 10 lbs, I have no desire to do anything but eat and not workout (not like myself AT ALL) and no libido.  I called my OB/GYN and she immediately suspected the BC.  I will be switching back to Sprintec per her &quot;dispense as written&quot; on my prescription.  Ladies, heed the warnings of the others and myself, do not take this pill...""",1.0,4
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I have smoked for 38 years. I liked smoking. I never let my cigarettes run out. They were a friend. I could not imagine life without cigarettes. Chantix changed that. Chantix made cigarettes less important to me. I dwindled down to one cigarette a day over 6 weeks and when the pack ran out, I didn&#039;t buy another one. I had the crazy dreams, brief nausea and I also became terse, impatient, and snappy. When I started the 8th week I decided to cut down to one pill a day to wean myself off the drug. I am still smoke free.  My mood has improved.  I feel more like myself only I don&#039;t want to smoke. If I can Quit, You can Quit. Try it. LIVE BETTER WITHOUT CIGARETTES. GOOD LUCK!""",10.0,121
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""So far, Abilify seems to be the one drug that has worked for me. My mood is much more stable and I have actually been feeling good for the first time in a long time. One good side effect is that it has caused me to lose weight. I really don&#039;t have much of an appetite anymore. At the beginning I had quite a bit of nausea but that has passed. A negative side effect I have been experiencing is sleepiness. It is almost to the point where I can&#039;t function during the day because I am so tired. My doctor recently cut my dose in half so I am hoping that does the trick.""",8.0,24
Zoloft,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on 200mg Zoloft daily for the last 6 years and finally have a manageable, stable life, a positive attitude, I&#039;m creative, no depression at all...My craving for alcohol disappeared after 20 years of drinking...I&#039;m a whole new man, thank you! My mother is happy to have her son back...""",10.0,43
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I put the Nexplanon in August 2016 and had it removed in October 2016. 31 years old, no kids yet. Very little after I had the Implant Nexplanon put in, I started bleeding black blood with cramping for now 10 weeks plus. I went to the doctor three times complain of pain and bleeding black stinky blood and those times I was told by 2 different gynecological doctors that it was fine &amp; it would go away in time. Well it didn&#039;t even now that it&#039;s been removed a little over more than a week I am still bleeding today. Finally I went to another doctor who decided to do a ULTRASOUND PELVIC &amp; TRANSVAGINAL &amp; he said that it worked too well that my endometrium normal size is 8mm minimum &amp; mine is now 2mm so thin blood is going through. risk of infertility""",1.0,3
Naloxone / pentazocine,Pain,"""worked like a charm for pain and anxiety for migraines you have to start slow and get used to it after that its better than mothers milk and a safe alternative to oxys opama ext   old school drug when people were responsible and didn&#039;t need so much control,,,,,do they still make it in the old form ,,,don&#039;t drive tho remember""",8.0,4
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""so my vagina is on fire. and not in a good Beyonc""",1.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Like with everyone else, was switched to this medication unknowingly. I receive my birth control in a 6 month supply and this last bulk included 2 Minastrin packs. I used Loestrin for a good 2 years and had absolutely NO side effects. I&#039;m halfway through my second pack of Minastrin and I&#039;ve been bleeding 2-3 days every other week (which isn&#039;t a huge deal, more annoying than anything), horrible lower back pain that will not cease, I&#039;ve cried 4 times just in the past few days over nonsense, and have been in a generally depressed state. I made sure there were no other stressors that could&#039;ve triggered this ridiculous emotional roller coaster and finally connected the dots and realized these symptoms presented after starting Minastrin.....""",1.0,26
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the nexplanon inserted March 2015 .... at first it was ok but the second month I bled so much and had sooo many blood clots. After 3 weeks it was over but I have mood swings , I&#039;m lazy and gained weight out of control""",1.0,8
Diovan,High Blood Pressure,"""Slow to work but eventually gets there.""",9.0,24
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""25 year old male, T levels in the 200&#039;s (average).

Started off taking 200mg (1cc) every 14 days.  Had the roller coaster effect, eventually switch to 10 days, but because of my schedule, doctor told me I could go to 7 days.  Been on it for 2 years, and never had any issues except for reading too many posts and thinking I needed something else such as an estrogen blocker.  Never got man-boobs, lumps, or reversed side effects, so I think I will trust my body and not someone else&#039;s opinion.""",10.0,54
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Menstrual Disorders,"""Ocella used to be the only generic available in the Yaz/ Yasmin family... not any more!  I went to refill my prescription and was shocked when the pharmacist told me it was going to cost $100, WITH insurance (it used to be $30 for three months). I&#039;ve been on it about 7 months now, and I really like it-- I know other people have reported getting side effects but past the initial month of non-stop bleeding and cramps (probably more because I wasn&#039;t used to taking birth control and would forget until several hours after I was supposed to, than problems with the drug itself), I haven&#039;t had any problems.  It hasn&#039;t exactly made my acne disappear, but it&#039;s better and my awful PMS depression has basically disappeared!  And no babies, either.""",8.0,5
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""In early elementary school I was diagnosed with ADHD. It&#039;s not common for females to have it. I started on ritalin. It helped, but I stopped taking it in high school because I was worried about the stigma. In University I took it off and on. After graduating, I took it only during major changes because it helped me cope, but I never wanted to rely on it. Now I&#039;m trying to get my career going in the field I want to be in and I&#039;m stressed out of my mind. I have anxiety and my family doc is concerned I&#039;m going through depression. I&#039;m back on Concerta and have been for a few days. It is the 18mg dosage, but while I feel a bit more focused, sadly I feel more focused on my emotions. Hopefully when I move up to 27mg I will be less forgetful and anxious.""",8.0,20
Naproxen,Pain,"""Had a pain in left knee develop rather quickly. I am 70 and Dr. said was most likely arthritis. Prescribed Naproxyn and it worked very well for that knee. I have a bad right knee also that has been bad for 30 years and is getting worse. I hoped it would too get some relief but it has not. Curious about that. No noticeable side effects.""",8.0,22
Diethylpropion,Obesity,"""I did very well taking Tenuate and lost over 50 lbs.  It gave me more energy to exercise, less of an appetite, and generally more hope to get my weight regulated.  I didn&#039;t experience any negative side effects. However, when I stopped taking the pills, I slowly put the weight back on.  Almost all of it. It&#039;s devastating. I don&#039;t think it should be a short-term solution.""",10.0,55
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""Xiidra helps me but not so much with my dry eyes , it &#039;s expensive I just call Costco to reorder and I need to pay $350 with coupon ! , it&#039;s not caovered by my insurance :(""",5.0,5
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I love this implant! 18YO. The nurse completely numbed my arm and I didn&#039;t feel anything (I did have a knarley bruise tho.) 
Seems you either love it or hate it when discussing certain birth controls. I have only had one period in 16 month! Everyones bodys are soo different and react differentl but I am MUCH happier on this than Yaz. Good luck ladies on your birth control venture!""",10.0,11
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""Overall, it works great. I have used the Nuvaring for the past 7 months. I like the Nuvaring, even though I hate birth control&#039;s in general (because I promise you, they all make you more moody than you would be without them). My only problem with Nuvaring is that I cry over nothing sometimes, but that has happened with every birth control that I have ever been on. The ring is way easier than remembering to fool around taking a pill every day and having to worry about it.""",9.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""After I took lutera, within an hour I would feel a rush of fatigue and want to sleep. I would end up taking two, three hour long naps- which threw off my sleep cycle. My breasts hurt, and I was extremely aggressive during my month on this pill. Toward the end I started spotting the 4th day of the third week, and I am on the 3rd day of my period week- and so far I have been spotting for 7 days. My acne got worse, when this was supposed to help. I did not experience bleeding at first. Wouldn&#039;t recommend this pill. I am switching to Yaz.""",4.0,2
Lyrica,Neuropathic Pain,"""I have been on Lyrica for only a few months for neuropathy pains. I also have lupus, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and gastrointestinal issues. Lyrica worked excellent the first few weeks for the neuropathic pains. After a while I noticed I started to have more lupus flares and joint irritations. It is causing me to gain weight which is a plus because my other medicines was causing me to loose weight. I have tried a lot of medication including gabapentin (3600mg daily) and Lyrica worked best overall.""",6.0,69
Apri,Birth Control,"""This is the first birth control I&#039;ve taken. I got really nauseous from it the first day. My breasts have gotten larger and I took it the day of my period and it only lasted for 2 days. I have been pretty moody as well but I think its all just my adjusting to the pill.""",5.0,3
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""Started taking Buspar 15mg 2 times a day about a month ago and I will be honest, at first I hated it! I almost quit taking it! The first week it seemed as if it was making my anxiety worse. My chest was pounding and could not sleep at all! I decided to stick with it and I&#039;m glad I did because all of that is gone now. I mainly had issues with social phobia, and I have noticed I am getting better in social situations. The only thing is every now and then I feel a little dizzy for about 20 minutes after taking it but that&#039;s it! It doesn&#039;t take anxiety away, but helps you deal with it and better rationalize things.""",8.0,142
Midazolam,Light Anesthesia,"""Have had administered for several medical and dental procedures.  Wonderful; very effective; no side effects.""",10.0,18
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""So the condom broke and we didn&#039;t know until too late. Ran to the pharmacy to buy plan b for $50, and took it 2-3 hours after the condom broke. This was right after my fertile period, like only a day after, so there was a chance that I could have ovulated late and gotten pregnant. My period was a day or so late, most likely due to the insane stress I put myself through. First day of my period started normal, but for whatever reason all bleeding and cramps went away after around 4pm. This happened for all 4 days of my period, and I found it very odd. The cramps that I did have were excruciating, however. Today, a week or so later, I took a test- 100000% negative!! Plan b works!""",10.0,3
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I used the Ortho Evra patch for five years, but my doctor didn&#039;t like it, so he switched me to this. I had weight gain, not a lot, but about 5 -7 lbs, enough to notice, then after taking it for 3 months I stopped having periods all together, My doctor told me to go off it and after 2 months, my period was back.""",3.0,4
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""This stuff is good. I use 0.5mg and i feel relaxed or 1mg if i have a panic attack. It helps alot and can help with sleep problems. I use it whenever i have anexity not everyday. Havent needed the stuff for 3 weeks so its not addicting for me at all.""",10.0,37
Epiduo,Acne,"""I have been using Epiduo for a week now and wow has it made a huge difference. I have tried many other products with no success. For years I saw the Epiduo commercials and just ignored them. (A Huge MISTAKE) I am 16 years old and have had a big acne problem for years now. I am so glad I finally suggested to my doctor to try this. I will say that it hurts, but during the day I wear an oil free facial lotion. I wear the Epiduo at night. I am getting used to it and so far I am very pleased! I wish someone would have suggested this to me years ago!""",10.0,36
Depakote ER,Bipolar Disorde,"""I took this at night per my doctor, and about the 3rd week I noticed a huge change in my energy and I started having severe muscle cramping and weakness.  I woke up in the morning feeling beat up and muscle soreness everywhere.  It didn&#039;t really help with my issue either.  I stopped taking it, and 3 days later the muscle soreness was completely gone""",3.0,11
Allopurinol,Gout,"""i got terrible gout in the hands after using it.  But then i did not drink all the water and still drank beer.  Read the packet!""",1.0,51
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve only been on the Nexplanon for a short period of time and I cannot stop bleeding. I bleed every single day and I use at least 4 Tampons a day. It is not what I expected it to be, but other than that it works great. I used to be in depo and now I&#039;m glad that I don&#039;t have to be going to the doctor for a shot every 3 months. Bleeding is the only downside.""",8.0,1
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""after being given maxalon and stematil for severe nausea as my gallbladder was faiing didnt help at all i was first given Zofran wafers at the ER 4mg it was a miracle nausea was gone almost instantly was then presribed 8mg of zofran to be taken 3 times a day as needed $20 for a weeks supply was amazing but as time went past i built a tolerance and was taking 32mg a day (24 max aloud) to even scratch the surface great for short term use but i recommend something else if you need nausea medication for longer then 6 months side effects the occasional headache although the constipation got quite annoying in conclusion amazing for nausea/vomiting if you can push through it without depending on ondansetron all the more power to you !""",10.0,11
Montelukast,Allergic Rhinitis,"""It helped stop the severe allergy sinus headaches I was getting within days. HOWEVER within about a week I broke out in hives and rash.""",6.0,12
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I think this drug works.  Took the wafers after my boyfriend died and they helped me get through the day really well.  I don&#039;t feel like this is nearly as strong as Xanax or Ativan and I function perfectly normally when taking it.  I was prescribed 1 mg 3x/day and it was good, then was put on 0.5mg 3x and I don&#039;t notice it at all.  I take Effexor also which helps with anxiety.  Also, recovering heroin addict so this plus Suboxone helps a lot although doctor doesn&#039;t like to prescribe it because I have a history of serious addiction.  Be wary, this is one of those drugs like Xanax where you can take a lot and think you are okay but everyone else can see that you are &quot;off&quot;. Don&#039;t mix with narcotics.""",9.0,66
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""At first I thought lexapro was helping but the only positive aspect was that it slightly helped my thoughts not spin out of control but not enough to keep taking since the side effects were awful! Weight gain, bloating, and others but the worst was that I could NOT hold still.  I was constantly moving and restless physically!  It drove me and everyone around me insane. Coworkers complained, boyfriend complained. It was a nightmare and also NO sex drive. Got off.  Feel fine. So much better.""",3.0,7
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I started nexiplanon Oct 2015 , I had heavy bleeding that lasted me 9 days for 3 months . I have not had a period in over 2 months, no abnormal bleeding or spotting. I like it, I don&#039;t have too worry about taking a pill every day.I would recommend getting this type of birth control method.""",9.0,2
Lacosamide,Seizures,"""I have nocturnal epilepsy, since I was very young maybe 5 will say I&#039;ve had it, I&#039;ve been on all the drugs you could say nearly threw primary school to high school they made me sick and unable to function everyday spewing etc so at about 16 I said stuff it I&#039;m not taking any at all I&#039;ll deal with it, so recently this year I started on Vimpat and OMG it&#039;s a lifesaver for me!! So awake and switched on my partner says I hardly ever daydream he says he hasn&#039;t felt me or seen me having seizures at all!! Yes I feel out of it still but that&#039;s just me if I feel more awake I&#039;m happy I haven&#039;t had any of the symptoms people say but maybe headaches and my dreams are very vivid and I get nightmares but it&#039;s just like watching movies each night I guess LOL""",10.0,23
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I, a 21 yeard old male, was prescribed 10 mg ambien a few weeks ago for insomnia. I&#039;ve dealt with insomnia for several years, I&#039;d lie in bed with my eyes closed for 10 hours and would often not sleep for a second. Or if I did, it was for an hour or 2 and I rarely felt rested. Beforehand, I tried many sleeping aids (Melatonin, Belsomra, Trazadone) and nothing worked. Within 20 minutes of taking ambien for the first time I was out like a light and slept 8+ hours for the first time in years. However, I&#039;ve been more recently experiencing the problem of not only waking up feeling groggy, but feeling that throughout the day. Even 8+ hours and a significant amount of caffeine later, I feel far less attentive than I was when I was sleep deprived.""",7.0,19
Camrese,Birth Control,"""Breakthrough bleeding, headaches ,nausea, bloating....
Have been bleeding for almost two weeks. On the fourth week of the first packet.""",2.0,16
Promethazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Dosage had to be increased to highest. 75 mg  every 4-6 hours.""",8.0,18
Risperidone,Depression,"""It made me lose my drive in life. It was good initially for psychotic thoughts but I wouldn&#039;t recommend using it long term.""",3.0,3
Ursodiol,Biliary Cirrhosis,"""The meds have help me feel better and clear my skin discoloration and itching.""",8.0,0
Fioricet,Headache,"""I was not one prone to headaches until recently. They started at the base of my neck and continued upward until I didn&#039;t want to move a muscle. Oddly enough, these were prescribed by my dentist due to an upcoming root canal I was getting ready for. I took one the next time I had a headache and within 30 minutes it was completely gone. I was amazed.""",10.0,31
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""this is my first birth control method I used and I&#039;ve been on it for 5 months now. it&#039;s work perfect, periods are like and I barely get cramps. I did gain weight from this but that was the point of me getting on it other than for my period. I definitely recommend it""",10.0,4
Duac,Acne,"""I went to my dermatologist after suffering throughout my teenage years with acne. They prescribed me Duac gel. The first few days of using it my skin was fine, apart from a few red, patchy areas of skin. In my second week of using it I was in constant pain. My face was inflamed, swollen, incredibly dry and unbearably sore. I decided to stop using it and allowed my skin to recover from my traumatic ordeal, I had honestly never felt worse about myself. I then decided to give it another go, but this time using it for an hour a day, every other day. Once I felt my skin had acclimatised I did an hour every day. Now I can apply it over night without any redness or dryness. My skin has cleared up so much, but i recommend acclimatising your skin.""",9.0,13
Implanon,Birth Control,"""For birth control it definitely works. I&#039;ve had this in for a little over a year. I do get my period every month. But I feel like every other month I either get two periods or it lasts for 3 weeks at least. I am also NEVER in the mood for sex.  I&#039;m considering getting it out sooner than 3 recommended.""",9.0,40
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I lost 30lbs in about three months. It makes you not want to drink soda or eat sweets because it taste nasty, which is good because those things are bad for you anyways. The side effect that I have is EXTREMELY dry eyes which cause inflammation but I can control that with wearing glasses instead of contacts and using the Blink eye drops. I went off of the medicine for two months and gained 5lbs. So I started it up again hoping for good results. I started off weighing 210lbs.""",9.0,61
Abilify,Agitated State,"""I took this to replace Wellbutrin, which didn&#039;t seem to work. This medication seems to make me very easily agitated not to mention the fatigue.""",1.0,24
Niacin,High Cholesterol,"""After two years of taking 1g per day I developed a rash; at first with itch then it seemed to be like a very bad sunburn. Areas affected included ankles, legs, thighs, belly and biceps. A trip to the doctor, I stopped taking and went home to lots of cool showers. After a week of walking around the house naked (just the touch of clothes caused burning and itching) the rash has begun to subside. """,1.0,15
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""I am 38 years old with 4 small kids. I&#039;ve recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hips and most likely my knees. I was also having significant shoulder and heel pain. Within 2 days of starting this medication I would say I was 75% better. Now after 1 month I feel better than I have felt in years. I am amazed that 1 medication can work this well. I have not noticed any side effects.""",9.0,28
Saphris,Schizophrenia,"""Been on every psych medicine available...have severe OCD, mostly related to sex and sexuality issues.  I was on Invega and it was steps above any of the other antipsychotics I&#039;ve tried.  I was functional.  I&#039;m on Saphris now and it is steps above Invega.  Has helped my depression so much it&#039;s amazing.  I was severely suicidal and had been for at least 2 years with two serious attempts.  Not suicidal any more.  Also, sometimes I&#039;m even able to socialize pretty normally.  Take it with Prozac, Adderall and Neurontin.""",9.0,20
Hydrocodone / ibuprofen,Pain,"""This medicine has been the best pain reliever I have had. I have chronic back pain from muscle spazms. It does not upset my stomach and relieves the pain longer than any pain medicine I have tried.""",10.0,11
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""My period had just ended last week Tuesday. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend literally yesterday afternoon. Caught up in the moment he released inside of me and I&#039;m ovulating. I took Aftera last night at 630pm and I started spotting tonight.""",10.0,3
Pataday,Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis,"""These drops have definitely helped with the itching, but my eyes are still red.  And I&#039;ve developed a sore throat and headache.""",5.0,14
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I had my first shot and the first three months were fine. After the second shot I haven&#039;t stopped bleeding. When I was due for my third shot my doctor advised against having it. It should have worn off by now. I am still bleeding, now five months after my second shot, it feels like it is never going to stop.""",1.0,52
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got my implant in 2014 and removed in 2017. Decided not to do the entire 4 years because in the last two years I found myself extremely tired every single day, barely wanting to get out of bed except to eat. I also noticed my my hair has thinned a lot (which I was in denial about at first) but when I researched more, I realized many other women had experienced this side effect, too. Additionally, I&#039;m 23 years old and my sex drive has been non existent for the past year. It&#039;s been almost two weeks off and already, I feel a major difference. My energy is up again and my sex drive as well. Hopefully, my hair grows back thick, the way it used to be! Overall, this medicine isn&#039;t that bad if you can deal with the side effects.""",7.0,8
Strattera,ADHD,"""My doctor gave me a free sample pack of Strattera and had me start at 20mg, and increase the dose all the way to 80mg. I didn&#039;t notice a difference until I got to 60mg, and at 80mg, the side effects became all too apparent. I noticed that I was able to focus on a particular topic for longer periods of time, but that&#039;s it; my motivation, procrastination, sluggishness, irritability, memory problems, all remained the same. Now for the side effects, my head starts to itch, my testicles become very tender, but worst of all I start to get depressed. I don&#039;t think this medication is for someone without the Hyperactivity part of ADHD. Because I am sluggish enough as it is.""",3.0,15
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,Birth Control,"""I have been on BeYaz for 5 months now. I was switched from a normal hormone birth control because it caused terrible breakouts (which I had never had in my life) as well as severe mood swings. At first, I really liked BeYaz. It cleared my skin back up to normal and I didn&#039;t notice any changes. Now I am starting to get extremely agitated at the smallest things, crying for no reason, extreme headaches, and am getting cramps like I used to without birth control. I am considering getting off birth control altogether.""",6.0,22
Yasmin,,"""I started taking Yasmin about 6 months ago for extreme period pain which some doctors thought might be endometriosis. It worked alright for the first month or two. I was at least able to move. After the second month I noticed that I was always hungry and eating a lot of the time. """,2.0,3
Indomethacin,Cluster Headaches,"""I have hemicrania headaches since 2005. Tried everything and indomethicin works, only problem now is chronic kidney disease. Trying to find alternative drug, extremely scared of further debilitating headaches. Taking 50mg 3x daily, cut down from 4x daily seems to work.""",9.0,0
Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine,Migraine,"""If migraine is caught at first onset. This medicine absolutely works wonders!""",9.0,24
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""I was on Armore compound 90 mg for last 2 years but started on the new Armore formula and had trouble with too much T3 and went to hyperthyroid. My endocrinologist changed me to Tirosint and it is a gel cap form, which is easy on the system. They are individual packaged, don&#039;t know why. After a few weeks I had a flare of hives and itching and some hair loss, but now I seem to be doing great! I will be excited to test my blood work to see the levels in a few weeks. I am hoping it will help with my fertility. """,9.0,66
Psyllium,Constipation,"""I always considered eating certain foods was enough to combat constipation but have found that as I aged this was not sufficient. I decided to start using Metamucil and found this to be easy to take, tasteless and the condition has vastly improved.""",10.0,50
"Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated",Influenza Prophylaxis,"""Barely felt the pinch. Just a little redness, bump around the injection and itchiness for a few days. Not sore at all compared to regular shots""",9.0,2
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""It&#039;s been 3.5 days that I am taking 875mg /125mg of clauvulin why do I feel still congested?""",2.0,4
Acetaminophen / codeine,Pain,"""Very good""",10.0,18
Exelon,Alzheimer's Disease,"""My husband has advanced Alzheimer&#039;s and has been on 3 weeks of the 4.6 patch. He has become sexually active after months of no sex, but now wants it every night. I&#039;m afraid to get him to the next level.""",7.0,19
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got the Implanon a month ago and have felt kind of weird. I&#039;ve been on my period for two weeks pretty heavily. I know I need time to adjust to it but I don&#039;t like how crazy my mood swings have been! I do have a sense of relief knowing I won&#039;t get pregnant and maybe in the end this will all work out.""",5.0,0
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""I&#039;m a horrible patient, and very anxious about medical procedures being done. I was concerned about the level of sedation I would be under, as I didn&#039;t know if it would be like my wisdom teeth removal where they said I would be sedated and not remember, but I was conscious and remembered every second of it. There were no problems during my endoscopy using propofol today. They prepped me and brought me back to the procedure room where the anesthesiologist gave me a light sedative to start. A few minutes later he administered the propofol. I remember asking him &quot;is that the propofol&quot; and him telling me &quot;yes&quot;, and then I was out. All the way, lights out, asleep. No dreams. Woke up in recovery feeling tired which wore off quickly.""",10.0,22
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""Awful experience taking this for lower back. But this week I had a spasm in my neck. IBProfin was not working. I was so uncomfortable I took one pill. It did nothing except make me feel SO tired. I didn&#039;t even remember going to bed. The next day, I felt extremely lethargic, zombie-ish and depressed. It&#039;s an awful and pointless medication.""",1.0,18
Naproxen,Tendonitis,"""I was amazed at how quickly my pain was reduced, after just 3 doses of Naprosyn. I had suffered from the pain of tendonitis in my thumb/hand for 5 weeks before taking the medicine. Of course I wish I had seen the doctor weeks ago.""",9.0,53
Linaclotide,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""After recently being diagnosed with IBS-Constipation my doctor gave me samples of this medication and had me stop taking Miralax, which I had been taking twice a day.
They stressed that one pill is to be taken first thing in the morning and to wait at least an hour before consuming any food. I have followed these directions and I have not had any discomfort or diarrhea. I have been having at least one bowel movement a day, sometimes two, and I have lost 5lbs since I started, about two weeks.
Side effects I have felt are some gurgling in my stomach between bowel movements and some clogging in my ears. No bloating and no uncontrolled movements.""",9.0,42
Buprenorphine,Opiate Dependence,"""If this medicine is used correctly it can save your life! I have been on the medicine about 2 years. Night and day from what I once was to what I am now! I used medicines (all of them) for 15 years. Now I have been medicine free for as long as I been on this medicine. I know it only treats opiate use but for whatever reason it has helped me through it all. This medicine has without a doubt saved my life. I went from never having anything to now new truck, nice house, and most importantly my kids have a life I always dreamed of. Just thought I should share.""",10.0,169
Capzasin-HP,Osteoarthritis,"""When I lay in bed with osteoarthritis pain and nerve pain...this tends to give a warming sensation to a bit burning which takes my mind off the nerve pain and after a bit (and with my pain meds) I can fall asleep.  If you like hot showers in the morning it may warm up a bit while in the hot shower.  I wont live without it.  I only use it at bed time and when the pain is to great to fall asleep.""",8.0,19
Alli,Obesity,"""I started Alli 3 weeks ago and have lost 7 pounds.  I highly recommend this to anyone that has a hard time controlling what they eat.  This pill holds you accountable.""",10.0,120
Amitiza,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I started taking Amitiza about 4 months ago. It has been a miracle worker for me. I have had IBS for over 20 years. I just turned 40 last week and decided I had to figure something out, the doctors just do not take me seriously. For the first 3 months I took 2 pills a day then I switched to 1 in the am, and benefiber in the pm and its the same result. I go at least once a day, some days twice. I totally recommend it. Its better than what any doctor has ever done for me.""",10.0,83
Tegretol,Epilepsy,"""Was only one this 3 weeks.  Didn&#039;t help much and made me nasty.  I would go from normal to telling people off.  Even family.  For no reason at all.""",1.0,3
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""I took Bactrim for a bacterial infection under my skin, on my face, that resulted in many cystic like bumps. They were so painful. After taking the medicine for just a few days, the swelling and pain went away and the bumps cleared up. I would take this medicine again.""",9.0,74
Paroxetine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I only started Paxil last night. I took 5mg and about 2 hours later it felt like a steel curtain had dropped on my looping intrusive thoughts. ADs have always been a problem for me. They only work to an extent and the side effects are intolerable. I&#039;m taking Paxil long enough to hopefully bridge my way from the difficult place I&#039;m in right now, to some place where I feel more confident and comfortable. This morning, the intrusive thoughts returned with renewed vigor. I took another 5mg and again, 2 hours later they were gone. It&#039;s surreal being present. I&#039;m used to spending my time ruminating on the past or fearing the future. This will take some getting used to, but if this is a sign of things to come, I have hope.""",7.0,17
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve used several bipolar medications.  This has the least side effects.""",10.0,39
Nortriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""I have been on this medicine for migraine prevention for just over a year now. I LOVE IT! I used to have chronic daily migraine (8 to 9 intensity) and multiple unexplained body pains and weakness (docs just thought it was part of the migraines because I tested negative for MS, lupus, Fibromyalgia), my migraines are now down to 1 to 3 a month and the body pains are gone! I ended up having a 4 week period where I didn&#039;t have any medicine due to a mailing issue and the migraines were back full force, along with the body pains. Been back on it for about a week and I feel like I&#039;m slowly getting better again. """,8.0,29
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Prescribed generic Bactrim DS, 2x/day for 3 days. Just took my last dose and minimal side effects. I always ate a big substantial meal before taking this medication even though I had loss of appetite (ate food that had tons of starch). Also, drank tons of water after and throughout the day. I was constantly peeing but at least I knew I was drinking enough. Had minor upset stomach and fatigue but still very functional esp when the pain from UTI was gone. Took a day and half to feel relief.""",8.0,34
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 42. Never pregnant.  Got my Skyla end of May. The insertion was crazy painful for me. I did not take any pain meds before hand though. For the next week I was in so much pain 800mg ibuprofen and a heating pad couldn&#039;t even touch it. I had to sleep sitting up on the couch, because it hurt too much to lie down. After about 2 mos I finally could no longer feel it in my body and could lay on my stomach. It&#039;s now November and I still have pelvic pain. I&#039;m nauseous a lot too. I have PCOS and my dr confirmed I have a sizeable cyst on one of my ovaries now. My period stopped completely by mo 3, although it has always been extremely light. I don&#039;t think I will get it a 2nd time.""",5.0,1
Levofloxacin,Bacterial Infection,"""After a trip that we took in Texas, I got a pretty bad cough and felt really cold and night- yet I was sweating like crazy.... This lasted a good week until I went to the Doctor. It didn&#039;t help matters that I swam with fish in Texas Well Water. But I believe there is bacteria in that water and so did my doctor. This medication works. For the ones complaining, I believe that they didn&#039;t have bacterial issues. My Skin looks better and I have the energy that I need for motherhood and my full time job.""",10.0,12
Diflucan,Esophageal Candidiasis,"""Worked very well. I had very mild side effects.""",10.0,63
Meridia,Obesity,"""When I first began my diet my weight was over 320 lbs. I&#039;m not sure how far over 320 lbs I was exactly, (the scale we owned only went that high, anything above that gave &quot;E&quot; for error). I began the diet using the weight watchers program, eating the healthy foods helped me begin the weight loss process but more importantly got my blood pressure under control. Once my blood pressure was in fair range my doctor prescribed Meridia, and I&#039;ve found it to be a great help.  I weigh currently 240 lbs.""",10.0,61
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""After a whole day of liquid diet,  I attempted to take my first dose at 5 pm.  The taste was awful, it took me 2 hrs to drink it and i really had to force myself to do it.  Got to a half the cup and then i was alternating sip of the prep and sip of water.  Then i had the additional water.  Worked excellent though and I didn&#039;t have any side effects.  Was terrified to drink it the next morning at 4:45 am on an empty stomach,  but thanks to the comments on this site i was prepared.  i used a straw and mixed it with a really cold water. Didn&#039;t give me the nausated feeling like the night before.  Did a really good job on cleansing the bowel. Even my doc said that my prep was he best that day lol.""",10.0,16
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I took plan B 3 times in one month. Yeah i am aware of how bad that was for me but did it work? Yes. The first time i took it I overreacted and probably would have been fine if i didn&#039;t take it but the second time the condom broke and he came inside of me. I&#039;ve never had that happen before and thought for sure i was pregnant. I took plan b about 30 mins after that happened and just continued to pray for my period. About a week later I had sex again and the condom broke AGAIN. (i have the worst luck) he didn&#039;t completely finish but there was definitely pre cum. I took plan b for the third time in a month that day and about a week later i got my period. THIS STUFF WORKS, YOULL BE FINE !! praying also helps too.""",10.0,16
Macrobid,Bladder Infection,"""Extreme nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, joint pain and rash.""",1.0,39
Topiramate,Obesity,"""I  actually requested to be put on topiramate to help lose weight knowing it was a side effect and to prevent my horrible migraines. I can say it has worked for both. I started out on 50mg a night on Dec.21, 2014 and at that time I weighed in at 227 lbs per Doc scales. At my last check up on March 31st I weighed 203. And my migraines were reduced greatly. The thing was my body was starting to get use to the medication so they did have to up the dosage to help my migraines; I&#039;m now on 100mg a night. The side effects subsided after about two months of taking the medication (slightly tingling in the fingers and feet from time to time, little foggy/forgetful). I can not taste and have not had one carbonated beverage since the 21st of December.""",10.0,107
Camila,Birth Control,"""Long But Important! Don&#039;t Take This!
I absolutely hate this birth control!! It makes me SO rotten! Horrible mood swings to the point where I am snapping at people at work. I have gained 100 pounds being on birth control overall.. that&#039;s right. 100 pounds. But this one keeps tipping the scale! My acne is TERRIBLE, I have absolutely no sex drive, and my periods are so irregular. My ankles swell to the point where I can&#039;t feel my toes, my hair is falling out in clumps, and I am absolutely miserable. Please don&#039;t waste your time on Camila like i did. I don&#039;t want anyone to ever experience what I am right now. I am getting it switched today. Good luck ladies!!!""",1.0,16
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Menstrual Disorders,"""I went on this pill to help with heavy periods. I have gained weight, I have blurred vision and my body aches constantly. I took myself off this pill.  This is my body and I know what works for me. I will have to figure out which is worse heavy cycle or side effects.""",4.0,3
Edex,Erectile Dysfunction,"""This medicine works amazingly for me. Having had prostate cancer, none of the pills worked with any success. Switched to this and have had amazing success. The only issue I ever had was a blood pressure med conflicted with it and seemed to stop working . After consulting with uroligist he suggested that may be the issue. GP changed blood pressure med and it started working again. I use it roughly 3x per week and never have issues. I am 53 years old and my significant other is constantly remarking that men my age cannot perform like this on a consistent basis. Erection usually last 2 - 3 hours and I am able to perform multiple times in that time periold. Highly recommend.""",10.0,125
Topiramate,Seizure Prevention,"""I lost every piece of my beautiful long black hair in just over 3 months! Md&#039;s asured me it would pass. Never did.""",1.0,7
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""When i first put abreva on it hurts so much for about ten minutes and i wonder why??? The second time is fine and so on. Over all it works well.""",8.0,6
Tamsulosin,Urinary Tract Stones,"""I had a jagged 3-4mm stone in my right kidney for months. It wasn&#039;t causing much pain, but it was causing regular bleeding. I gave up on it passing on its own and finally went to the family Dr. expecting to hear that I would need a surgical procedure.  BUT, the Dr. put me on FloMax; and after just 10 days on this med I passed the stone with very little pain!  I regret waiting so long to get help with it.  The only side effect I had was the sexual dysfunction described, but it was so minimal it wasn&#039;t bothersome enough for me to stop taking the medicine.  And the side effect went away after stopping the medicine.""",9.0,46
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""On day five of a 10 day course I noticed a rash on my face. Over the next 12 hours it would cover my entire body. It didn&#039;t itch it burned!! Doc said benadryl wouldn&#039;t help so I needed a steroid shot. I was also very dizzy and tired on this medication. If you have never taken Bactrim and aren&#039;t sure if you are allergic to sulfa drugs, I would just take something else.""",1.0,8
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Nexplanon had me very optimistic and hopeful at first. NOPE! Not anymore. I&#039;ve been bleeding heavily for about a month straight and I&#039;ve been spotting since the first week I got it ! Do NOT get nexplanon. It made my anxiety so so so much worse ( so bad I was hospitalized for it). I&#039;m getting it out next month and I can&#039;t wait to feel like myself again!""",1.0,5
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had my IUD going on 5 months. This is my first form of BC. Insertion wasn&#039;t too bad, they had to straighten my cervix. Apparently mine&#039;s angled - that hurt quite a bit but didn&#039;t last long. Okay, the first about 3 months were hellish. I was bleeding off and on (not a lot) and intense pains. I think it was trying to expel itself but after those first 3 months of good and bad days I haven&#039;t had a bad day! No pains, I forget it&#039;s there. I would definitely recommend it. Just hang in there for a few months of hormone weirdness and it&#039;s smooth sailing.""",9.0,3
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Had lost 80 pounds from lap band and stalled with 30 lbs to go. Dr recommended phentermine to get over the set point and I tried it. In 3 weeks I&#039;ve only lost 5 pounds. The constipation and dry mouth are huge but I haven&#039;t experienced any other side effects. But then again I haven&#039;t experienced any primary effects either. Seems to me like if you&#039;re going to risk a controlled addictive substance the reward should be more than 5 pounds.""",1.0,10
Duloxetine,Osteoarthritis,"""First two weeks had good relief. It decreased after that.""",2.0,27
Levofloxacin,Sinusitis,"""Prescribed this medicine for a recurring sinus infection.  Doctor at N.W. allergy said you may have some tenderness in your lower leg tendons near ankles just don&#039;t exercise while taking.  After a week in a half of taking medicine I could barely walk. Kept taking medicine because pain was in my upper calfs and knee joint.  Then it went into my shoulder. The doctor insisted it wasn&#039;t the levoflaxin. Two weeks after finishing the medicine I feel like an 80 year old women with bad arthritis,  and prior to this I was a healthy active 51 year old women. Doctor still insist it wasn&#039;t the antibiotic I just woke up one morning with knee and shoulder joint and muscle pain for no reason.  This medicine is not worth the risk and can change your life.""",1.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""THE WORST! My hair fell out, I was an emotional disaster, I made poor decisions and my brain felt fuzzy. What an awful time. My period didn&#039;t even come so I didn&#039;t know if I was pregnant or not. What a terrible drug. Hopefully I&#039;ll find something better next time.""",2.0,7
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""Been using Savella (50 mg 2 X daily) for 9 weeks and it&#039;s made a HUGE difference in my pain. Not 100% pain-free, still have trigger points etc, but improved my ability to function day to day tremendously. It &#039;takes the edge off&#039;, I&#039;ve had entire days where I feel almost normal. Did have the typical side effects the first two weeks: sweating, rapid heartbeat, agitation and nausea. Stuck it out, the side effects subsided and it was worth it. Tried a lot of the other medicines recommended for fibromyalgia including Cymbalta, Lyrica, Elavil, Flexeril etc. None worked for me - either unable to tolerate side effects or made no difference in my pain. Recently missed 2 consecutive doses and the pain came back ferociously, made me realize how much better I&#039;ve felt.""",9.0,45
Escitalopram,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""This drug has honestly changed my life. I suffered from PMDD for years and the mood swings had a terrible impact on my life. In the two weeks before my period I would fluctuate between feeling upset, paranoid, anxious, and ragey - falling out with family and friends - and sometimes not wanting to get out of bed or go to work. My doctor suggested taking 10mg Lexapro a day for the two weeks before my period. I wish I had done this sooner as it really has had such a positive impact. The first fortnight I took it I had bad nausea and a lack of appetite for the first few days but this symptom reduced each month subsequently and now I have no side effects. I feel really stable and like myself now and no longer fear that fortnight before my period""",10.0,22
Nivolumab,Non-Small Cell Lung Cance,"""My Dad started Optivo in May 2017, by the second treatment he was terrible sick, weak, no appetite, upset stomach and talking out of his head and confused. By the third treatment he so much fluid in his feet and was so weak he couldn&#039;t even move himself in bed..they should have never done a third treatment but was more concerned about the price of the treatment, my Dad died a week and a half later, in my opinion he spent the last part of his life miserable because of this medicine.""",1.0,16
Contrave,Obesity,"""I started this medication on 2/20 today is 3/26, as of today I have lost 14 lbs and that&#039;s with minimal to moderate exercise!  I&#039;m going to start exercising longer and harder, I think I will see even better results.  For me the side effects have been very minimal, all in the first few weeks, I had a little constipation and only very slight nausea which went away completely the next day.  As far the hunger suppression, it takes away the constant food thoughts and it stops the cravings, I mean I get hungry but only when my body needs food which is great, so I&#039;ve had good results and will continue to take this medication until I reach my goal which is about 30 to 35 more lbs.""",10.0,9
Venlafaxine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I started taking Effexor about 3 days ago. So far, it&#039;s been pretty crazy. I&#039;m sweaty all of the time, nauseous yet starving, and cannot stay asleep for the life of me. However, it is really helping with my anxiety. I suffer from dermatilioma, which causes me to pick my skin. I have noticed that I&#039;ve been picking A LOT LESS in just 3 days! My scabs are clearing up, and I&#039;m not &quot;catching&quot; myself picking nearly as often. I also feel calm and relaxed. The side effects seriously suck though. As I type this, my phone is about to slip out of my hands from sweat. I&#039;m a 95 lb 21 year old and I don&#039;t think I&#039;ve ever sweated so much in my life. It&#039;s also been making dizzy. It&#039;s worth it to me though. If it will help me stop picking, I&#039;ll do anything.""",8.0,14
Intuniv,ADHD,"""I am 21 year&#039;s old- this medication is not just for young children- it has taken away the side-effects of my ADHD medication. The only side-effect I was aware of was auditory! When I took the 1st 1mg pill, my hearing was heightened and exhaustive (sounds dragged out) for an hour or so. When I increased to 2mg the same thing happened: a noticeable difference in my hearing for just a short hour or so. My doctor prescribed this to me when the side-effects of Concerta did not leave me; I had anxiety that was clearly not situational but from the drop-off of Concerta in the middle of the day as it is not a steady released medicine but a ADHD medication that releases a dose twice.""",10.0,29
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""I have had approximately 14 feet of my small bowel removed along with half of my descending colon. I also have IBS but instead of having short bowel syndrome, I stay constipated. I can&#039;t strain, I&#039;ve had all muscle removed from my abdomen. I feel like I can never finish my bowel movements and at times I&#039;ll not go for a week. I don&#039;t think it tastes bad at all. I got the lemon lime  for $1 , grabbed a can of sprite and proceeded. I didn&#039;t drink but a quarter of the bottle and chased it with the sprite. Within about three hours I finally had some relief!! I&#039;m just going to continue using it twice a week or so. And actually the kind I bought, tasted like sprite,  carbonated. It worked better than liquid suppositories!!""",10.0,40
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""3 day treatment Monistat hoping to be relieved,  absolute zero! Burning, little needles prickling,  more itching. Waste of money! First &amp; Last time using this product.  Save your money ladies,  only more pain &amp; suffering for the  $20 you&#039;re spending!""",1.0,6
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I have had anxiety for over 14yrs. I have been using lexapro for 1 year it has kept me emotitionaly stable but it has not helped my anxiety at all. I use 40mg.""",7.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was on Junel for almost a year. Had no problems with it whatsoever. Decided to go off of it and experienced SEVERE anxiety/depression and panic attacks for a month. It has now been 4 months and I am still experiencing anxious symptoms daily. Plus I have outrageous emotional PMS before my period each month..crying spells, deprssion, etc. all of these things i had never had before.""",1.0,2
Omeprazole,GERD,"""Works well with virtually no side effects.""",9.0,31
Pulmicort Flexhaler,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Very effective and no side effects.""",10.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""My doctor suggested this since it is a 91 day cycle which would help with other health issues. I&#039;ve been spotting for months now and have had frequent nausea and cramps. I&#039;m changing to Ovcon 35 and hoping that will be better.""",6.0,8
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""Seemed to work within 3 hours a little constipated muscle twitches and soreness""",9.0,28
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I changed over to the 10mg of this after my doctor recommended taking the BRCA testing which came back with a 41% mutation. I was on this pill for three months and got pregnant. I am now 3 1/2 months pregnant. I needed to go on a low estrogen birth control because I have three cases of breast cancer in my family and they all seem to be estrogen related. I don&#039;t know what happen, but the side affects were bad too and it didn&#039;t work. I would be careful on this, as I took mine like clockwork and I&#039;m not overweight.""",1.0,5
Supartz,Osteoarthritis,"""Just had my 2nd injection in the 5 part series. I noticed a major difference 7 days after the 1st injection.  I was almost 100% back to myself before the ACL and Menicus tears and the knee microfracture surgery!! I highly recommend the Supartz!! Excited to see how long I will be pain free after the 5th injection!! Hopefully it will last a few years!!""",8.0,26
Concerta,ADHD,"""Simply amazing! I was on Concerta from the age of 11-17 it worked, but didnt really appreciate its qualities being a young lad...I came off it. Since then life has gone dramatically down hill and I have had issues with keeping a job, focusing, social acceptance....the works! I had no commitment to anything and no drive to establish myself in the world. Im now 24 and have been back on them for 9 months. Since then I have been 100 milliom times more productive. Secured an amazing job (and held it down) even won a few employee of the month awards! Ive also gained a new amazing social circle and my relationships generally have never been better. Small side effects i.e sleep issues. But will never stop taking unless forced.""",10.0,44
Levora,Birth Control,"""I began Levora to help control my migraines that are caused by a significant drop in estrogen on or right before my period.  Although they worked for the migraines, I started to notice symptoms like extreme moodiness, crying, frustration, etc within the first month but figured my body was just getting used to it since this is the first birth control I&#039;ve been on.  Three months later it got worse and I also had problems with water weight, a huge increase in acne, and terrible dry spots all over my face.  The emotions got so bad it was affecting my relationship so I had to stop.""",2.0,13
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""Hello all, 3rd time writing. Just got back from the Dr. I did my 1st dose on June 19, weighed 266lb, followed the dosing schedule, lost 11 lbs in 17 days.  This drug is awesome and no side effects at all.  Very happy with the results. Will continue until I reach my goal of at losing another 30 pounds.. My ideal weight for my height is 180 lbs but I would look sick and wouldn&#039;t go that far down. I was once 220 lbs and looked decent. With this drug, it will be a breeze. Also, I walk about 8 km a day and I barely eat. Sugar cravings are gone finally and need to pump out all the crap out of my liver until it functions back a 100%, then the weight will melt off. Happier than I can explain...to all you who are feeling discouraged, be patient.""",10.0,18
Citalopram,Postpartum Depression,"""Found it quick and helped me to reach the light at the end of the tunnel.""",10.0,38
Neurontin,ibromyalgia,"""Side effect for me is headaches.""",4.0,51
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""For all you girls out there who are worried please don&#039;t stress! I was in the same situation a few days ago, panicking and over thinking everything. The condom I was using broke so 9 hours later I got the morning after pill. I had all sorts of symptoms from it and it effects everyone differently so don&#039;t worry if your feeling strange, that&#039;s normal. Two weeks later I got my period, it&#039;s different this time as it&#039;s came a week early, your period can be late or early it&#039;s a common thing to happen so don&#039;t worry if this does happen! The morning after pill 100% works, don&#039;t worry.""",10.0,22
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""It&#039;s ok, I&#039;m not suicidal anymore because of Latuda. Not too long ago I got off of Pristiq and Lamictal even tried getting off of Vyvanse, everything went downhill from there, so my psych doc decided to put me on Latuda. At first I felt restless at bedtime but now I feel super tired and sluggish, zombie like.  Also emotionless so I don&#039;t know if I will keep taking it. I want to feel again. Right now I&#039;ve not been feeling like myself. So we will see what the doctor says.""",7.0,35
Gabarone,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""Side effects I had were light tremors in the morning and bad headaches, they eventually went away, but the medicine did not do anything for my pain.""",1.0,20
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have always had anxiety however about 7 months ago I began to have panic attacks walking to the shops by myself walking to work, I thought I was going to pass out it was awful. Then one day I just couldn&#039;t walk to work, I got half way then I was convinced I was going to faint so walked home. I then realized how out of control my anxiety had become my partner went with me the doctor prescribed me 20mg tablets (once a day). The first 2 weeks my anxiety was definitely heightened it felt like I was losing the plot. However within a month I found myself walking to the shops and work feeling fine. I haven&#039;t had a panic attack for over 2 months, I wish I had started this medication sooner I now feel normal again.""",10.0,93
Buprenorphine,Opiate Dependence,"""4mg every day wipes away damn near all my withdrawal symptoms and allows me to be comfortable and live a much better life than I would without the subs. Great stuff. Recommend anyone that is stuck on opiates (heroin, oxy, shit even methadone) to give buprenorphine a chance.""",10.0,36
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""Daughter age 15 took overdose of accutane in attempted suicide. Treated in emergency room and admitted to children&#039;s psychiatric hospital for one month. Treated by psychiatrists into young adulthood.
There was no definitive linkage made and no investigation to find one. This took place in early 90s and the risk of depression and suicide might not have been well known. Anyone using this drug should be extremely vigilant, especially if patient is a teenager..""",1.0,16
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5 and have been on Ritalin and Adderall throughout my entire life since then.  I know long time.  I was switched to Vyvanse and this is my first day taking it and I like it so far.  I wouldn&#039;t call it a &quot;miracle drug&quot; for me because I have extreme ADHD but it is a lot smoother than Adderall XR I was taking prior.  I also feel more emotionally stable and have more confidence. I also take another 10 mg of Adderall around noon and another 20mg.  We will see how this medicine holds up to all this good stuff.  I am hoping forever since I will never be able to get off a stimulant medication.  But remember, if you have been on stimulants for awhile and do not take them, you will feel EXTREMELY tired and sleep all day.""",8.0,15
Remeron,Depression,"""I have been taking this medication for about 2 weeks now. I was put on this medicine for depression and being unable to sleep since losing my father in December. Since starting this medicine I feel less depressed and am able to sleep although I am always hungry. I was never able to get above 115 lbs but now weigh 134 lbs. I like the medicine so far and have no other side effects. """,6.0,81
Belviq,Obesity,"""I have carried around an additional 35 lbs on this 5&#039;3&quot; body for six years with no willpower or cravings control to get it off.  Just finished my first full week on Belviq and have lost 3.5 lbs.  I lose like a snail so this is impressive. I did have a mild headache for the first three evenings which went away with Advil.  Mild dry mouth and definitely felt a bit off balance but the good news is that my urgent hunger pangs and carb, dessert and wine cravings are gone!  Still enjoy my food but, as others have said, I am perfectly happy to make healthy choices and to eat small portions.  I have been able to cut down on my evening wine and have substituted my evening ice cream with herb tea.  All of these changes have been painless.""",9.0,94
Belviq,Obesity,"""I did not lose a single pound during the 15 day free trial. I ached all over, muscle aches pains, general malaise. Decided not to continue after the free trial and let me just say that the withdrawals from this drug are horrendous. Had high hopes for Belviq but seriously thought I was going to have to go to the emergency room the second day after I stopped taking it. Had racing heart beat occasionally while taking it.""",1.0,33
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""So I took the 4 pink pills at the clinic was feeling great that I am getting rid of this infection. 1 hour later I had ate a sandwich like 30 mins later man did I feel nauseous as if I had eaten something really greasy. I felt it in my throat, it wasn&#039;t like I had to throw up but I had the sensation. I didn&#039;t want to throw up cause hey I already took this pills don&#039;t wanna ruin the effect. Then I got the sensation I had to poo bad I got diahrrea lets just hope this pills work!!! side effects caught me off guard cause this is my first time experiencing this. but hope my review helps others going through the same!""",8.0,14
Doxylamine / pyridoxine,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""I was prescribed this medicine for my morning sickness. I haven&#039;t been able to get out of bed since I found out I was 6 weeks pregnant. This medicine does help me to not feel nauseous, but the side effects are terrible. I feel as if I&#039;ve been given a heavy sedative. I started with the prescribed does of two pills at bedtime. When I woke up the following day I could barely lift my head off the pillow and was in and out of strange drug enduced sleep all day. I tried taking the medication again but only taking one pill. The effects were the same and I felt like I was on heavy drugs. Tried for a 3rd time but only a half pill. Same outcome. Can&#039;t get out of bed, foggy and in and out of sleep.""",1.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Levora for 2 years, it definitely works in regards to being pregnant. My appetite has not increased to badly. I have only gained about 5 pounds. Levora seems to keep my acne in check. My periods are a lot lighter. The only problem I have is my sex drive is pretty much non-existent. It&#039;s become such a problem that I will be switching birth controls.""",7.0,5
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I feel that Percocet does not fully cure the pain but it definitely lowers the pain level on a scale of 1-10, down to 3-4 and it makes my pain livable.""",10.0,33
Pradaxa,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""I have been using Pradaxa for a few months after years on Warfarin. It&#039;s much easier without the weekly blood tests but I have noticed a few side effects. I have gained weight, 4kg, with the same food intake, get terrible stomach pains about once every 2 weeks, and have had increased reflux even though I take Nexium tablets. Overall the benefits outweigh the problems.""",8.0,42
Duragesic,Chronic Pain,"""Been taking This medication for over 13 years responsibly!!!  It has helped tremendously to control my pain but not without side effects of not being able to sleep well ever and constant sweating 24/7.  Much safer to use than oral meds and no stomach problems.""",8.0,21
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""This has caused multiple sexual side effects, urinary retention, almost constant hot flashes and sleep problems. It did nothing for my anxiety. There were no benefits to me from this drug.""",1.0,50
Finasteride,Androgenetic Alopecia,"""I keep losing hair density. I have not maintained or gained hair. In my case, I think it only slows the alopecia process. I have used it for about 1 year and a half.

Side effects: Aqueous semen""",5.0,23
Librax,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I started on this medicines years ago-4 times a day. MRI showed I spasmed every inch of bowel-horrible pain. Now, I take 2 at bedtime. Has been a life saver, still have episodes but not as frequent.  I recommend this to anyone who suffered as I did.  It will show up on a drug screen as a benzodiazepine, just make sure you have a script from your doctor. I have insomnia, so it does a double duty, just can&#039;t take it during the day and work. """,10.0,70
Eletriptan,Migraine,"""I&#039;m 19 and have been suffering with migraines for about a year now. My GP advised me to try Relpax out as it was impacting my work life. I am on the 80mg dosage and it does work really well. I already suffer from photosensitivity and when a migraine hits, a simple phone light is unbearable. Within a couple of hours my added light sensitivity and nausea is gone and my head pains dulls down to a mild inconvenience. I am there rare case in which the side effects include jaw and neck pain. When I do take it my jaw feels like its ready to explode but after the 2 hour mark there is no more pain.
I would recommend this to people who are suffers but just be weary of the side effects.""",8.0,6
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;m on week 2, taking 1 pill in am and 1 in pm. I haven&#039;t noticed any weight loss at all. My biggest frustration at the moment is constipation. After reading other comments, I started taking stool softeners every day. Still no success. And like a previous member commented, ALL MY JEANS are tight.  Maybe if my food was actually able to leave my body, I&#039;d have success. But one bowel movement per week is not normal. At least for me. """,3.0,4
Reglan,Gastroparesis,"""Reglan has been a miracle for me.  I was diagnosed with gastroparesis and tried to control the symptoms through diet because I was worried about the potential side effects, but the nausea was debilitating.  My doctor finally didn&#039;t give me a choice, he said I needed to be on Reglan as I was losing too much weight because I couldn&#039;t eat.  I truly feel like a new person.  Although I still have &quot;spells&quot; where the nausea comes back, it&#039;s not nearly as severe and is controllable with Zofran.  I would recommend Reglan to anyone with gastroparesis!""",10.0,82
Imiquimod,Human Papilloma Virus,"""I&#039;ve been using Aldara cream for 2 weeks now and at first thought I was lucky as j had no side effects however the past 4 days have been awful. The cream has left me bed stricken with back pain chest pain and nausea, even my eyes ache. I have no appetite and I&#039;m constantly dizzy. I had to bathe in salt water after scratching myself raw in my sleep I couldn&#039;t even wipe after a wee. However the warts do seem to be going away, try and take lysine capsules aswell. I am lucky to be in the uk where the cream is free for me I&#039;m just hoping I have the will power to finish the course 
P.s don&#039;t have sex the itching after is unbearable""",7.0,2
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I took this med cos I was constipated cos of fasting and not drinking water nor enough fibre so I took one. Only take one and dont crush or break them either.  I took them round about at 11pm-12am on friday (to avoid clash with skl/work).
...I was rushing for the toilet at 7.46am on saturday. I havent done so much in years.  In my experience I havent had any pain if any it was mild. Boy this med works...ok maybe too well. But please take one. Im 15 by the way.""",10.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Great birth control that was easy convenient. All I did was just put it in for three weeks, forget about it, and then take it out after the three weeks is up. Sometimes I would have to take it out during sex, although other than that I did not experience any discomfort or it slipping out. This birth control did not make me gain any weight except for my boobs. I did experience vaginal dryness and extreme decrease in my sex drive, which really made sex unpleasurable at times. This birth control made me extremely tired all the time. I would just sleep for hours on and had little to no energy. I am currently off this bc due to that side effect. Caused me to have cystic acne after 5 months.""",7.0,4
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I was born with a relatively rare orthopedic birth defect known as Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita which affects all limbs, joints and muscles. Most of my limbs are very thin and fragile and my joints tend to be fused from birth. I have very little range of motion in my joints. On top of this my muscles never fully developed. I tend to have ligaments but the muscles are nearly non-existent. My spine also does a complete 90 degree angle sticking my bum out starting in my lower lumbar regions. All of these physical orthopedic deformities cause immense pain nearly 85-90% of the time. There are times I am unable to get out of bed. An added bonus was my recent diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Four 10/325 Oxycodone/APAP a day works best for me.""",9.0,2
Morphine,Pain,"""Kadian has saved my life. I have degenerative disc disease, and was unable to do much of anything painless, I barely got off of the couch. Now I am up cleaning my house, playing with my baby and participating in life. My pain scale was a 8 on most days and with Kadian and other medication for breakthrough pain I am at a 1.5 just about everyday.""",9.0,61
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been taking CONTRAVE about 2 months or so&hellip;and have had great success with it. It will make you nauseous at times; but it was pretty rare. For the most part, I just didn&#039;t care to eat (which was amazing&hellip;as I&#039;m down 28 or so pounds!)

I did a couple of things right; knowing that it could make me nauseous, I didn&#039;t stop eating pretty regularly for the first 5 or 6 days (and that helped my stomach handle it). But I&#039;ve never been able to just forget to eat. Ever.

In the 8 weeks, I threw up 4 times&hellip;which is the only thing I can see that could be dicey if I&#039;m in a situation where I can&#039;t run to a restroom. But other than that being able to lose that much weight (that I&#039;ve never been able to get rid of in 20 years) was amazing. Miracle!""",9.0,15
Pylera,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""I am on my 5th day of this drug treatment and it has been hard. People say don&#039;t read the negative reviews before you start the treatment but for me it was helpful to know what to expect. The first 2 days were ok. But from the day 3, I have been experiencing the most of side effects. Nausea, vomiting, loose stools, stomach pain, bitter and sour taste in my mouth, chills, fatigue, foggy head, and bloating. I am sure only some people experience these symptoms but I wonder these side effects are after all just effects, not side effects. Sort of like going through chemo. 

For those who start the medication, please make sure to get off work and stay home!! 

5 more days to go and I will stick to it.""",3.0,3
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""Been on Junel FE for about 8 years now. Never really had any problems with it, except that once I gained some weight its a lot harder to lose while on the pill. I didn&#039;t have any negative side effects, except a lower libido which has never really bothered me. But for the last couple months my periods have been way out of whack. Last month I had 3 periods, this month I missed my scheduled period...not really sure what&#039;s going on here but I haven&#039;t missed taking any pills. I&#039;m thinking about going off the pill now which is what brought me here, but I&#039;m worried that it will make me gain weight and get acne again.""",8.0,8
Tussionex Pennkinetic,Cold Symptoms,"""Was given this medicine for upper respiratory tract infection. It helps the cough but makes you feel really out of it. With this prescription I have had headaches. I&#039;m on the 12 hour/1 tsp dosage. I would recommend that this drug before you go to bed.""",5.0,4
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""I have been taking this medication for 4 days and still have the same problems, but not only have the infection I now feel like I have the flu, my body feels like I have been hit by a train. I am calling the doctors tomorrow to see if there is something else I can take.""",1.0,15
Buprenorphine,Pain,"""I very been taking Hydro 10/325 for about 13 years. THIS medicine is a Life changer! My dosage was at 6 a day with my tolerance.  It was just unbearable to the point that of asking for help many times due to the way I was taking them. Basically I took twice the dose I had to really be able to participate in LIFE.  I also have taken many other medications like antidepressants Cymbalta, several. I am still taking my flexaril &amp; gabapenton but trying to cut back from 1800mg a day, I&#039;m now sure this is the cause weight gain for me. But in other combinations the prior year I lost over 50 lbs not even trying to. Very scary. I have thyroid issues, several biopsies over the years. I have neuropathy low back to mid compressed disc, neck pain &amp; sciatica.""",10.0,7
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I started Victoza today. At only 0.6 mg. I felt so undeniably and utterly  unwell that I cannot imagine even trying it for a second day.  

 In summary, severe low blood sugar symptoms,  ravenously hungry  and I was also prescribe this for weight loss as well as diabetes,  headache, no energy, and a general feeling of being very not well. 

In short I do not recommend this to anyone.""",1.0,7
Seroquel,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""If OCD thoughts are keeping you up at night this works well. Turns the brain off with literally 25 mg a night one hour before I want to sleep. Daytime Paxil has worked best for me.""",10.0,20
Tramadol,Pain,"""I have fibromyalgia.  I also have a knee injury.  My knee pain was reduced by this medication,  which let the rest of my body calm down.  No side effects.""",9.0,21
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I have been taking Topamax for 2 years now after trying many different medications.  Yes I got some of the side effect mainly thought process was slow and word confusion that was real frustrating it is worse under stress.  The all over tingling is not as bad anymore but not have headaches every day, you have to weigh you options.""",8.0,51
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Wasted my money on this antibiotic. Made me feel so nauseated for several hours after taking it, &amp; gave me diarrhea, but I tried it for four days, twice daily, hoping it might treat the UTI I had it prescribed for. No such luck Yet. Still having symptoms of burning, urgency and frequency; now I&#039;ll be going back to the clinic, to wait for hours and get a new script. Wait in line at the pharmacy, pay more money...Such a waste of precious time, money &amp; sick leave.""",1.0,10
Crestor,Atherosclerosis,"""I have used Crestor for over one year and find it to be an excellent drug for my condition. I was using Lipitor which, gave me muscle pain as a side effect.""",8.0,46
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""Experiencing a little nausea.  It seems since I started this medication 1 week ago I can no longer stomach coffee.  My Dr. is weaning me off zoloft.  Zoloft zapped my energy after 3 years.  Dreams are vivid but sleep is good.  I am experiencing nocturnal erections again and my libido has increased.""",7.0,33
Alesse,Endometriosis,"""My doctor prescribed me this birth control to help with the pain of endometriosis as  mine was getting to be very painful. The first couple months were rough, nausea, vomiting, terrible mood swings to the point of crying at commercials! I stuck with it though and eventually levelled out. It really helped with my periods and the pain to the point that I went from calling off work for periods to barely noticing them! They lasted 4 days and were not heavy or terribly crampy. BUTTTT..... I have been on it for about 2 years and now I am getting side effects again in the form of terrible head aches every day, zero sex drive and terrible cramps during and in between periods. Also my periods have gotten heavy again so I am going off it.""",6.0,0
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was on citolopram (celexa), lithium 1250 mg daily and olanzapine 20 mg and a lot of benzos. A state run mental health clinic opened in a local town so I stopped seeing the private psychiatrist and started to attend the public clinic. The psychiatrist was revolutionary. She immediately stopped the anti-depressant because it was elevating mood into mania. She dropped lithium to one dose at night to aid kidney wear and tear. She stopped olanzapine because I was still having mild persistent psychosis and put me on 800mg of quetiapine  (seroquel). The first week was tough I was very nauseous and sleepy but once my body adjusted it was much better. The mix of quetiapine and lithium is really working for me.""",10.0,11
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""Great experience. No side effects. I still have a period but that&#039;s okay. I highly recommend. Don&#039;t let previous reviews detour you from giving it a try!""",10.0,7
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""I was told in 2004 that I tested positive for Hep C. Nothing was done about it. My liver enzymes were always off the scale, but no civilian doctor made much effort to diagnose the problem. Some seem to think I may have contracted it through a blood transfusion in 1985. Who knows? 
The VA convinced me to be put on a 12 week program of Harvoni. So as it turns out I&#039;m a Genotype 1a with a viral load of over 1.4 million. The first week of drug therapy I had trivial side effects, but no big deal, mostly headaches subsided by drinking more water. I had insomnia already so I can&#039;t say the Harvoni effected it. 
Now, 34 days later, my blood tests show my viral load below 15. It definitely works.""",10.0,15
Hyaluronan,Osteoarthritis,"""Had my left knee meniscus removed 30 years ago. I was told then &quot;If you don&#039;t have it removed you will get arthritis when you are older&quot;. Well I have Mild to Moderate arthritis now anyway. Had my first series of injections in May of 2012. After 4 weeks I was 99% pain free for 8 months. Had the second series in March of 2013. Both times the middle shot was painful for a couple of hours. And then sore two days. No issues with the other 4 shots.  With the start of snowboard season, I am looking at doing my third series. """,10.0,44
Alendronate,Prevention of Osteoporosis,"""Give me osteoporosis.  Nothing worst than this!  I could not get myself to take my weekly dose today.  I have been taking Alendronate Sodium 1 month now.  I feel so....bad.  Today before taking it I decided to read the reviews on it.  OMG, I identified with all.  I have never had so much pain, bones, joints, jaw, feet, dry mouth and sore eyes.  How can a company put out such a product?  I am so glad for everyone who posted their reaction for this terrible drug.""",1.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Horrible BC. I have never in my life experienced any skin problems, but once I got on this pill I had pimples all over my face. I got my period almost twice a month and a lot of spotting. Also had mood swings on it. At least my cramps stopped and breast tenderness stopped but other than that HORRIBLE!""",2.0,1
Fetzima,Depression,"""Also wanted to add since I ran out of room on my last post that this medication has also caused me to have SEVERE hot flashes, I&#039;m going through menopause but my hot flashes were not as bad until I started taking fetzima, after I went off of it for 3 months my hot flashes almost vanished, not as severe and not so many and now I&#039;ve been back on fetzima again for 3 months and HELLO HOT FLASHES, this medication is the worst!!!!!!!!""",1.0,9
Colchicine,"Pseudogout, Prophylaxis","""Had excruciating leg and knee pain for weeks until finally diagnosed as pseudo-gout. Colchicine did wonders and now virtually pain free. Now the bad news. Three doctors have said it will no longer be made available. """,10.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""So I began the pill 3 months ago and all was well for like 3 weeks then once it came time for my period it lasted 17 days, no joke. It was horrible, no pain really but just way too long and annoying now on the 3 month mark I have been having symptoms of IBS and acid reflux so nauseous all the time and very bloated and crampy, not to mention my anxiety of pregnancy has sky rocketed due to these side effects and the fact my period is so light and only last 4 to 6 days, with no symptoms. It is nice but how am I supposed to know I&#039;m for sure not pregnant. It is horrible can&#039;t wait to go to my appointment. I also have gained around 5 pounds that I cant drop in only 3 months. It is horrible for me at least""",1.0,2
Vicodin HP,Pain,"""I live in chronic pain. Although I am on another opioid that is the primary care taker of pain, Vicodan ES has been essential in keeping me functional during the day when pain breaks through and pounds me into the dirt. It is excellent in stopping the breakthrough pain, and although I have been on it on a regular basis for 2 years, when and if I should run out, I do not have withdrawal reactions. I have been foolish enough to just not take the medication when needed due to fear of addiction; however, this is not wise. The &quot;pain cycle&quot; is a cycle you deal with using prudence. Bottom line is if you are hurting and are experiencing undue duress, take the prescribed medication and remain comfortable.""",8.0,16
Jolessa,,"""Been on it for 2 years now I love it. Helped me lose weight. When I was on Depo I weighed 145 now I am down to 129. No spotting no complaints, 4 periods a year, what could be better.""",10.0,2
Prolia,Osteoporosis,"""I will never have this shot again. It made my skin loose &amp; wrinkled. Researchers don&#039;t have a clue if this helps bones or not.
I can tell you I completely reget trying prolia.And hate seeing Blythe Danner doing this commercial.""",1.0,140
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Okay so. It&#039;s my first night, on monistat 7. And let me tell you I applied the inserted the cream and I don&#039;t know if I inserted it too far but it said do it as far as you can to prevent leaking. After I inserted the cream I was like &quot;pssshh what was my sister talking about? this really doesn&#039;t even burn&quot;. Then. It happened. My vagina was ON FIRE. I tried to lay down and immediately jumped up and ran to the bathroom it was oozing out and still is even laying down. It still burns but I can say about an hour into it; it slightly has eased off. But it&#039;s still feels like there is so much heat. But ladies we got this. Let&#039;s get through these 7 days, and kick monistats A$$""",1.0,12
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had this form of birth control for almost a year now and I am not sure if its worth it for me personally. I have my period for over two weeks and get the most horrendous cramps and pains during this time and sometimes randomly experience the same pain even when I&#039;m not ovulating. I just worked out and got the cramps again. My OBGYN said it&#039;s a normal thing within the first 6 months but I&#039;ve have it closer to a year and the symptoms still exist.""",3.0,2
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""this medication is amazing and has changed my life for the better! However like most SSRI&#039;s it does neg impact sex drive etc and it did lead to weight gain""",10.0,71
Guanfacine,ADHD,"""My 6 year old son is on the 1mg for his short attention issues. He does complain sometimes about the tummy ache but it goes away. I have seen a big difference in his school work and his able to stay focus.  How ever I have to try other meds because my insurance will not pay for the medication. they feel as  if its to expensive.""",7.0,25
Butrans,Pain,"""I&#039;ve suffered from severe chronic pain for many years. I&#039;ve gone through all the opiates. My pain doctor put me on this worthless patch. Even at max dosage it doesn&#039;t even help mild muscle pain.""",1.0,20
Omeprazole,GERD,"""I was prescribed this medication approximately 4 years ago. I experienced severe heartburn and reflux, so much so that I had to sleep with the head of my bed elevated. I filled the prescription but left it in the medicine cabinet for a year without taking one pill. A year after filling it I made a dental appointment because I noticed that the enamel on my teeth was flaking off. The dentist asked me if I had GERD. I said, yes and then he asked me if I was on anything for it. I told him no and he suggested I take something immediately. Turns out the GERD eroded the enamel off of 17 teeth and I had to have extensive dental work done, to the tune of $20K. Expensive lesson to learn but one learned nonetheless. No side effects whatsoever.""",10.0,32
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I take adavan for panic attacks caused by load noises or medical test and the dentist it is very effective within 30 minutes it makes me sleepy and relaxed. I get off balance and dizzy so I usually need help walking it is a great medication for panic attacks""",10.0,25
Aripiprazole,Autism,"""My 6 yo was on Abilify for two months.  His temper tantrums and ability to concentrate were greatly improved, however, the gained 20 pounds and the doctor took him off it.  He was also very weepy and emotional on it.""",5.0,76
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I just started the nuvaring last month, my first 3 weeks on it were awesome. I had the implant in my arm for 2 1/2 years and bled all the time so I decided to try the nuvaring. My first month was the best! I didn&#039;t gain any weight (I weigh in daily), I was a little moody (but I&#039;m naturally pretty moody/emotional anyways), and the constant irregular bleeding was stopped and regulated within days on it. The only downside of it for me was I started getting headaches from it - easily cured with water and Advil! Another issue I had was my doctors didn&#039;t describe how to remove it/location so I was panicking about that but it was easy once I figured it out! Just set it and forget it for 3 weeks - I love it!!!""",9.0,3
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been on Prozac 40 mg for 10 weeks now, I feel super great. I was taking Xanax too but I feel I don&#039;t need to take my Xanax any more. Prozac has been working for me just great! The first week I was feeling terrible anxiety, numbness in my face, dry mouth, fears. It was crazy but at day 9th I started to feel more focused, so now it&#039;s been 10 weeks and I feel how I used to feel before, just great. So please just hang in there, give Prozac at least 2 weeks to kick in.""",10.0,169
Escitalopram,ibromyalgia,"""I was given this medication for anxiety. It didn&#039;t help directly with the anxiety - but it greatly relieved the cause of the anxiety, which was the intense pain I was experiencing. The pain wasn&#039;t home, but it was bearable. The pain relief from an anti-depressant was the clue I needed to work out the cause of the pain - fibromyalgia - and get a diagnosis. Side effects for me were being &quot;hung over&quot; in the morning, and after a year or so of taking it, I started getting depression. I also did feel &quot;numb&quot; emotionally on it. I suspect I got the side effect of depression because my brain was actually healing; when I quit the medication, I no longer had high levels of pain (though some pain did return after quitting this med, but manageable).""",8.0,2
Valacyclovir,CMV Prophylaxis,"""I am currently on 4 mg of Medrol daily for approximately 1 year and a half for what doctors thought was inflammatory arthritis.  Wrong.  I contracted chicken pox at the age of 50 yes I never had the chicken pox as a child.  Advice, if you are one of the unlucky few that did not have chicken pox as a child.  Run to your doctor and demand the vaccine.  I contracted chicken pox while on cortisone - not good.  I ended up in the hospital with a crashed thyroid, mild adrenal crisis.  And most likely cytomegalovirus infection.""",7.0,2
Metronidazole,Dental Abscess,"""Day 5 of 6 taking this for a dental abcess in my jaw....still in agony! Doesn&#039;t appear to of helped the infection at all. One more day left of them...help!""",1.0,15
Hydroxychloroquine,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I primarily treat my RA with CBD paste. While it does pretty good alone, my doctor suggested that Plaquenil might zero out the rest of my symptoms. Even though I have a fairly severe case of RA, the CBD Paste manages about 80% of the disease.

But I&#039;ve been taking the Plaquenil about 3 weeks, and honestly, I think I have more swelling. I&#039;ve decided to stop for now and am wondering if Plaquenil can actually make the symptoms worse?""",4.0,5
Depo-Provera,,"""Ive been on Depo for a little over 6 months now. After my first shot I had my period as regular which worried me but after that week I&#039;ve never had it again. I weigh at about 115-120 pounds depending on how active I&#039;m being. I have gone up a cup size in my breast but I&#039;m not complaining. My only concerns is that in the future I might gain weight or I&#039;ll have weak bones. I&#039;m planning on taking the shot for at least 7 or 8 more years but I don&#039;t know what effects that will have on my body. So far though its a 10/10. No headaches, no more periods. I still want to have sex with my boyfriend more than ever and I love the fact that I feel normal and like myself, and not moody and in pain. I love Depo and I hope it works out for me in the long run.""",9.0,19
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,None,"""I have been on Percocet for 2 years. I have chronic lower back pain. The problem is that it looses its effect over time. I used to take 1 per day and now I am up to 4 per day to get the same effect. I know that I will need to wean myself off when its time because of dependency.""",9.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I am 28 years old.  I have never felt any side effects from any birth control I have ever taken.  My Doctor, however, switched me to this one because of the price I assume. Since I began taking it a month ago, I have been extremely emotional, crying when I&#039;m happy, crying when I am sad.  My mood swings are having an affect on my relationship, my kids and husband, as I am less patient and more tired. My face is also breaking out, which normally only happens when I am PMSing the week before my period.  I called my doctor today to switch me off of this. I am only stating my experience, to reassure others if having the same side effects that it is not you coming down with depression. It is only the pill. """,4.0,58
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have been on the Nexplanon for a year and two months now. Last time I got my period was on June for 6 days. No pregnancies. I did spot for a couple of days when I first got it inserted but other than that no complaints. I don&#039;t get spotting, more periods I guess I am those lucky ones. I recommend this!""",9.0,24
Olanzapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on zyprexa for about 3 months. While it does tame hypomania it tames too much and I don&#039;t want to do anything anymore. Sometimes my mouth works like I have Novocaine in my lips and my speech comes out in a mumble. I&#039;ve gained 10 lbs. Some have said it was prescribed for anxiety but it has made mine worse. I&#039;m afraid of having to do the things that I have to do. I&#039;m not afraid of doing them, mind you, but afraid of *having* to do them. I feel so much pressure about doing things that I&#039;m unable to do them. That&#039;s messed up. And that has come on me this past two weeks. Maybe I&#039;m cycling or maybe it&#039;s this drug. Still, enough negative to get me off of it.""",3.0,1
Contrave,Obesity,"""I started Contrave 5 days (11/13/2017) ago. I have ZERO side effects... yesterday I went to &quot;all  you can eat buffet&quot; and did not look away from food.... I am not sure, if I eat less.... I do not think so. I will keep taking it for a while and we will see. I will give an update in a month or so...""",5.0,1
Ziprasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking Geodon for about four weeks. Before that I was on Quetiapine which works well but gave me horrible weight gain (their paper says 10 pounds a year average and I gained 23 in 6 week! Still eating well too!)
I have had minor side effects. When I first take it, it affects my concentration. I have a hard time driving and specifically moving things like looking at the road make me sleepy. If I&#039;m not driving (or looking at the road specifically) my tiredness seems to be much better. I have had some short term memory problems especially if I&#039;m stressed at the same time. Other than that this med has worked well for me and is keeping my weight down. Now I just have to exercise off the 23 pound belly and thighs the quetiapine gave me.""",9.0,36
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""My daughter began using this drug in December of 2013. On January 25, 2014, she died from a blood clot to her lung. She was not overweight, did not smoke, or had any conditions that were supposed to have negative implications re: use of this drug. However, in the prescribing doctors notes the Dr. advised her not to take this drug. This information was never told to my wife by my daughter, and, therefore, in my opinion, was a lie. This drug, I believe, killed my daughter. My daughter died 10 days before her 21st birthday.""",1.0,7
TriNessa,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I was on microgestin 1.5 for almost a year but hated the way it made me feel bloated and uncomfortable all the time. I take birth control to help with my horrible cramps that leave me bed ridden if not controlled. My Dr. Switched me to triNessna and at first it was great. No side effects...no bloating...slight change in my sex drive. But it didn&#039;t help with the cramps...as a matter of fact I would cramp longer during my period on it than I would without it. I thought since I had just stared it I would give it some time. I&#039;ve been on it for 6 months now and I have been bleeding/spotting on and off throughout the day for 4 days now and I&#039;m in the middle of the pack. I&#039;m making him switch to something else.""",1.0,0
Clarithromycin,Sinusitis,"""This is not the first time I have been on this medicine for recurrent sinus infections, I don&#039;t like it but it always seems to work. I am taking 2 500mg once per day. The disgusting taste in my mouth generally starts around day 2, and headaches around day 3. I can&#039;t sleep when I am taking it, but so far no other issues, I will be glad to stop taking it, 4 more days to go.""",6.0,10
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""At first it kept me awake, but that went away in like a week or two. By the 3rd month I can say this is the best stuff I&#039;ve been in and can laugh again and not hate the world. I have severe depression, anxiety with PTSD.""",10.0,134
Bupap,Headache,"""I had a tension headache that lasted over 15 days. Demerol helped me for a couple hours, then the headache came back. It progressively became worse and worse until I was near vomiting and was crying from the pain. Half a pill and a night&#039;s rest made my headache go completely away. A few minor, short ones have come back, but Bupap was my life saver. I have another extremely painful headache, and I just took a full pill, so let&#039;s hope this will help my headache again.""",9.0,26
Clomipramine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medication for major depression for 14 years now.  17 years ago I was given big doses of steroids due to problems resulting from back surgery.  Those high doses of steroids pushed me into major depression.  After 3 1/2 years of trying to find a medication that worked for me, I was prescribed Anafranil.  Within two days I was seeing positive results.  Within a year of taking Anafranil I was free of depression.  I&#039;ve been taking Anafranil ever since - somewhat afraid to stop.  There are many side effects - that I often get tired of - but they pale compared to the relief I received from this medication.  It is the most serotonergic of the tricyclics and I feel should be more widely tried for major depression.""",8.0,37
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""switched from the pill because I couldn&#039;t remember to take them, and for some reason I always had to clear my throat and cough up excessive mucous throughout the day. I still have my same number of menstrual days which is 6, I&#039;ve never had cramps. Both the pills and the patch keep my face clear of acne which is a plus. The patch doesn&#039;t fall off because I put it below my arm pit where my bra covers it and I alternate sides each week.My only concern with the patch is that it leaves a rash/outline imprint where the patch used to be.  It hasn&#039;t decreased my sex drive but it has decreased the amount of wetness down there during sex. I want to get off BC completely but I&#039;m afraid to get acne/pregnant.""",8.0,6
Tri-Previfem,Birth Control,"""As a birth control, this is very effective. However, after being on it for 11 months the side effects did a complete 180 on me for the worse. One day I woke up and felt so extremely depressed and from that point on, my whole summer spiralled downwards. I experienced hellish anxiety, fatigue, confusion, headaches and migraines, major depression and suicidal thoughts, and the list could go on forever. I have always been mentally and physically healthy, so experiencing such a terrible summer was a life changing experience. I have been 3 months clean from that poison and I do not recommend anyone to take it. It was like feeding the devil into my soul. Please, please, please do not take this.""",7.0,12
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I am 28 years old 6&quot;2 225 pound male and in the past I never had anxiety issues. I&#039;d say in the past 5 years I noticed that I started to dislike any social situations. I talked to my doctor about it and he first prescribed me Celexa 10mg and I noticed it helped a little the first month then I asked to have the medication upped to 20mg. After 3 months I noticed I had NO sex drive at all and it was difficult to achieve an orgasm. I immediately made another doctors appointment and informed him of this and he switched me to Lexapro 10mg and I felt amazing off it! My sex drive was back and no problem achieving the big &quot;O&quot;!""",8.0,30
Diphenhydramine,Insomnia,"""This sleep aid is amazing. The only &quot;complaint&quot; I have is that sometimes wears off if you hold off too long. Take it, give it one hour, you&#039;ll be ready to be out. I haven&#039;t had any side effects.""",9.0,14
Risperidone,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Very good medication. helps alot with the symptoms of psychosis. Its not a cure though I still had to work on my problems. -1 point because it gives me dry mouth and makes it so a cannot tolerate as much alcohol. -1 another point cause its not 100 percent effective but still works great. overall 8/10""",8.0,24
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I was prescribed Lexapro about 3 years ago. I saw no change in my behavior except that I had no sex drive, no arousal, and it took me a long time to climax. Even after 3 years I was still depressed and anxious. It was not the medicine for me.""",1.0,24
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I took chantix 3 year&#039;s ago and it was the best thing I feel so much better""",10.0,4
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""I feel like I&#039;ve been on very sleeping aid option to treat insomnia. With no success of anything I&#039;ve tried my doctor prescribed  Restoril. FINALLY something worked! I get a full 8 hours of sleep. My doctor also prescribed me Paxil on top of my regular Abilify for depression and anxiety, because I started to have anxiety before going to bed out of fear of not being able to sleep. So the drug combo has worked a miracle for me. I build up tolerances to medication very quickly, so now we&#039;ll see how long I last on Restoril. But I&#039;m praying that it continues to work for me. I highly recommend Restoril.""",10.0,75
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""Zoloft saved my life. There&#039;s no doubt about that. My anxiety had gotten to its worse point before I got put on my low dosage of 25 mg and ever since I have been doing so much better.""",9.0,11
Alprazolam,Dysautonomia,"""Helps anxiety symptoms that POTS (A form of Dysautonomia) causes. Someone else who reviewed Alprazolam said it helps to keep them sane with their Dysautonomia. I have to agree; it also helps to keep me sane. I&#039;m on Xanax XR 2 mg once-a-day. Also helps insomnia caused by POTS with the adrenaline surges. Have combined Xanax XR with Tramadol and I can function a lot better now!""",10.0,38
Gabapentin,Pain,"""I have been taking this medication for nerve pain in my leg. I have a ruptured disc in my back which is causing me severe nerve pain down my leg. Pain medicines do not work on me so I had been suffering for awhile. No sleep and lots of pain. Not good! My doctor put me on this medicine and I can now function better. I have gotten much needed sleep and overall feel a little better. There are side effects though. I would stay very groggy and would lose some fine motor skills for quite awhile after waking up in the morning. I found that if I lessened the dose the effects were much less. I do have more pain throughout the day but I am more alert and functional. I think the drug has helped me a lot.""",8.0,39
Loestrin 24 Fe,Acne,"""Was on Microgestin 1/20 but was making me depressed, so doctor prescribed this. Really only taking this to regulate periods and help clear up acne. Took the pill for THREE nights and already have three huge cystic pimples on my face... I rarely get cystic pimples, usually just some whiteheads around time of period. Also felt extremely nauseous and lightheaded. Not continuing with this... it is different for everyone, but not worth it for me.""",1.0,1
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I take this medicine for endometriosis and to prevent ovarian cysts. Since taking it, I have have had far less pain and no cysts. As a bonus, it cleared up my bad skin. I experienced fewer side effects than other pills I have taken. The main side effect I have experienced is decreased sex drive which is unfortunate but it beats the pain from endometriosis or cysts.""",9.0,8
Levofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""A few hours after the first dose my arm muscles started burning like I just lifted a bunch of weights and my neck was hurting on one side but I think it was because I was so tense and worried about taking it. These symptoms lasted for about two or three more doses than went away. Took my last pill today and the only other side effects I had were headache and lightheadedness and my heart would beat faster every now and then.""",8.0,38
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""We used plan b within 12 hours of the incident. I&#039;m now pregnant.""",1.0,16
Atenolol,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve been taking Atenolol 25mg for about 3 years. I used to get very bad migraines at least 3 times a month but since taking atenolol my migraines have all but gone, my blood pressure has come down. I do however have strange dreams and have slowly gained weight over the years.""",6.0,40
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""The taste is certainly not delicious, but not awful either.  I drank it slowly, through a straw, and it began working around 1 hour later. Want to say that a few days before, I ate very light meals, so I cleaned out with only the night time bottle.  When your discharge looks the color of Mt. Dew, you&#039;re clean.  I avoided the morning bottle and the GI dr. said I was cleaned out sufficiently.  I experienced chills with the prep and some nausea.  Used butterscotch hard candy to suck on after drinking the prep to help get rid of the after taste.""",7.0,17
Adalimumab,Crohn's Disease,"""Since beginning Humira, my Crohn&#039;s Disease has been in remission. (since 2010)  Humira also helps my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have been able to eat a normal diet with some exceptions (spicy and greasy foods). At first it was hard to get used to giving myself a shot every 2 weeks, but being in remission is well worth it. I recommend it wholeheartedly.""",10.0,46
Olanzapine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""For the amount of calmness I got from this drug, I was still physically alert and able. That&#039;s more than can say for most antipsychotics. It helped me sleep, and the following day my anxieties were lessened. I also found weird glimmers of hope in things, that had to be my depression lifting. It&#039;s a miracle to me.

However, I gained 20 pounds in one month, and the doctor saw that as a reason to get me off the drug. Food had this crazy magnetism about it; it quickly became the most valuable thing on the planet, and I was having cravings for food unlike anything I&#039;ve ever craved.

If you can take the drug without binge eating, congratulations, because it works. Still, most people on this are overweight.""",6.0,32
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m a 21 year old male who was recently diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder ultra rapid cycling. 

Before this I got started on this salt, I was truly at the mercy of my moods. My highs ranged from acting highly inappropriate in public places to my highly suicidal lows of which I&#039;ve been hospitalized. My psychiatrist quickly put me on the  &quot;Gold Standard&quot; for bipolar treatment. I titrated up. My first dose was at 300mg then 600mg and now, 900mg.  My dosage at 900 makes my emotional roller coaster a smooth and highly manageable kiddie ride.  Side effects I&#039;ve experienced are an increase in appetite and weight, a small amount of hair loss and a bit of fatigue. Give lithium a shot - it has potential, but remember, it is not for everyone.""",9.0,51
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been depressed or 4 years and diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder with psychotic features for over a year now. I was on tons of medications. Seroquel was supposed to be the &quot;miracle&quot; medicine, but Saphris blows it out. After being hospitalized 4 times for multiple reasons, medications and medications later nothing worked, but 6 months later after being on Saphris I feel a whole lot better. No more voices, shadows, a few mood swings here and there but no manic episodes.""",10.0,15
Femring,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""1 every 3 months is great. I forget I have it. Feel well balanced hormonally.""",10.0,27
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I started taking 10mg prozac for 2 days. On the 2nd day my whole body ached like the flu and my throat is sore. I took Tylenol for the body aches and pretty much slept the whole day. Around 2am I started vomitting up bile until 5 am. Cold sweats, clammy and shaking. My dr. told me to stop taking the prozac but my body still aches so bad.""",1.0,14
Geodon,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""My only complaints about this medicine are that it gave me a profoundly spaced out feeling for about three hours after I took it and it had to be taken with food, otherwise I loved it! It really helped with my paranoia and anxiety during the day. It didn&#039;t cause any weight gain and helped stabilize my mood. I only discontinued because I went on Saphris and the two do not mix.""",9.0,24
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""After suffering with undiagnosed bipolar for many years until recently being diagnosed and prescribed quetiapine 50 mg daily.  It knocks me out for at least 8/9 hours so half my days gone if I take them at night I still don&#039;t sleep weird I know - but I can&#039;t wake up properly from them :/ good to block everything out but my days go""",10.0,19
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I can finally focus""",10.0,22
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I have been taking Yaz for about a month now and so far so good. Other than some nausea, I&#039;ve had no problems. Hopefully that doesn&#039;t change.""",9.0,8
Zonegran,Migraine Prevention,"""For Migraine Prevention Ive tried amitriptyline, Imitrex, propranolol ,Fioricet &amp; Topamax and for a while and they worked but the side effects were insane. However, the zonesamide works very well for preventing my migraines. I take 300 mg a day. Word finding and memory, I don&#039;t even know what those are anymore. However, I was living in constant pain. Nothing was working for me. This is the only thing that has done anything for me in quite some time, so do I walk around with a child like mind or not be able to get out of bed because of the pounding migraines?!?""",3.0,23
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Took 1 Mucinex DM around 6 PM. My experience is like many here. It worked great on my congestion, but it is midnight and I am wide awake. I found this site searching for &quot;Does Mucinex DM keep you awake?&quot; Yup, it does.""",7.0,55
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I started March 2015 @380lb,wasn&#039;t sure it would work but was willing and needed to give it a try.The first week got on that scale 373lb,I started to believe this could work;as time passed the weight was falling off,weeks went on more weight was melting away final weight loss was 355lb.Please remember you didn&#039;t put the weight on over night and it&#039;s not coming off over night. I stop taking the medication due to cost but I&#039;m back. My starting weight now was 364lb,went to dr last week down to 351lb.Belviq works just give it time.""",10.0,63
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started taking this a month ago and my skin has cleared up quite a bit but the downsides are too many. I have had breakthrough bleeding (which was expected so not such an issue) but extreme mood changes within just a few weeks. I feel negative constantly and so unbelievably tired, the worst part of all is the nausea. I am nauseous all the time and am having a really hard time doing normal things like working out. I did not gain any weight and have lost my appetite due to the nausea. I went on this medication to help with migraines and admittedly have had fewer but the other side effects aren&#039;t worth it.""",2.0,3
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I&#039;m so shocked that this medication has so many terrible reviews. I have IBS which switches from diarrhea to constipation and back, I also take pain meds occasionally for bad migraines and sometimes the combination leaves me extremely backed up. I have used both the pills AND the suppositories of this med (not at the same time) and both work great for me with very little side effects. I&#039;m also a nurse and we use it a lot at the hospital for constipation, it&#039;s very effective!""",10.0,2
Rivaroxaban,Deep Vein Thrombosis,"""When my calf swelled up hard, felt like a golfball was in it. I waited a week for the swelling to subside thinking it was a strain. Since it didn&#039;t subside I saw my doc who had me get the ultrasound and the dvt was confirmed. I was put on xarelto 30mg a day for 21days. In 3 days, the swelling was gone but I continued the med per drs presciption.  After 15 days on the med, I started experiencing Tinnitus that sounds like a dentist drill. After 30 days on the med I now have a non stop migraine and 24x7 tinnitus. I stopped the drug for 48hours and the symptoms subsided. IMHO the drug works great till the DVT is cleared, but then it starts doing more harm than good. I think the drug co knows this, but wants the $$$$ sales.""",5.0,6
Accutane,Acne,"""I%u2019m 22, female &amp; just started month 4. I am glad I started Accutane, although it is quite expensive. My monthly blood draws are $250 each time, with health insurance. The worst side effect for me is the dryness, especially my lips. Carmex in a stick has worked best for me over Aquaphor. I use Cetaphil facial moisturizer &amp; cleanser. I use each of them morning &amp; night &amp; they have worked well. I would recommend this medication to any acne sufferers, it%u2019s amazing the confidence you gain with clear skin. I have been so much more outgoing since I don&#039;t have to worry about people staring at my latest pimple. I can%u2019t wait for summer where I will be able to go to the beach without make-up and not be self-conscious about it!""",10.0,21
Victoza,Weight Loss,"""Hi, 
 I would like to share my story with you, I am a 29 year old Female from South Africa,  Extremely overweight.   I started my weight loss journey on the 23 May 2017.

Weight Started: 90 Kg &ndash; 23/05/17
Current Weight: 83.4Kg &ndash; 01/06/17
Weight lost: 6.4Kg &ndash; 8 days
Goal Weight: 60

Symptoms were extremely mild, Slight nausea and vomiting.""",10.0,28
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had this birth control since February 26th. It didn&#039;t hurt to get it put in, as long as it&#039;s taken care of the right away afterward you should be perfectly fine. Honestly, it was sore just as it should be, but I didn&#039;t notice it after it healed. It does ache sometimes now. In February after I got the implant I bled for about a week but it was very light. Since then I have not had a period. I haven&#039;t gained weight or lost my hair. I do break out a little more often and I&#039;m very tired more often than I used to be. But I highly recommend it even past these side effects.""",8.0,3
Pristiq,Depression,"""I have suffered from recurrent depression for many years and I can truly say that this is the best medication I have taken so far. I started taking it early in the morning and it worked the same day. It was a 360 degree change on me. It put my serotonin and norepinephrine levels back where they belong. Never had any side effects. I feel like myself again. """,10.0,42
Neurontin,Postherpetic Neuralgia,"""I had pain in my head with shingles. After taking one pill the pain went away, the next day I went to work for a few hours.""",10.0,68
Vaniqa,Hirsutism,"""I have always had facial hair but after my menopause started prematurely the hair growth became very much like a man&#039;s. I would pluck at least 2 times a week and each session would last 2 hrs.  I started using Vaniqa 2 weeks ago. I plucked whole face the same day and 2 weeks later I have only just had a few small areas that have needed plucking today which is the first time and even those hairs are fairly soft and finer.  I love Vaniqa and feel like its changed my life!""",10.0,76
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve been on Belsomra for 8 days and I am really starting to like it. I have had anxiety and sleep issues for the last six months and finally reached out to my GP to ask for help. She prescribed trazadone at first which just made my mouth really dry. Then I tried sonata which knocked me out good but I would wake up a two hours later and be wide awake for the rest of the night. Then I tried belsomra 15mg. First night I thought it worked ok didn&#039;t notice anything significantly better than no meds but the second night I slept great and had an incredibly vivid dream. Every night since I&#039;ve slept well and had REALLY clear dreams. I&#039;m actually going to try dropping down to 10mg bc there a little too vivid and I&#039;ve been a little groggy.""",10.0,19
Clarithromycin,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""Ive had a chesty cough for 7 weeks, following a total hysterectomy my Hilar lymph node is enlarged in my right lung and Im exhausted from coughing. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and am waiting to start chemotherapy, which is being delayed due to my infection. I have had amoxicillin 500mg and Doxycycline 500mg, neither did anything. I&#039;m now on 2 x 500mg Clarithromycin, I have had 5 tablets so far and have 9 to take. Within a few hours of taking this medicine, the heat in my throat and ears was tremendous, it felt like the drugs were fighting the infection. The vile metallic taste started by 3rd tablet, its worse than the taste I had during my chemotherapy for breast cancer. It won&#039;t seem to go, immense thirst and headaches too!!""",5.0,4
Neurontin,Migraine,"""Suffered from migraines my whole life but the last 6-8 months they have been everyday, all day. I have tried so many medicines with no relief and recently my Doctor put me on Neurontin.  This medicine works. I am on a low dose of 600 mg at night before bed and my days have been so much better.  I still get some headaches, but not nearly the bad migraines I was getting.  The doctor is going to increase my dose slowly until she gets me on the dose that works the best for me.  But as for now, I am slowly getting my life back.""",9.0,41
Prednisone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""Following surgical  removal of 2 herniated discs in 11/2014, pain was less severe.   Some relief   like a 7  on scale instead of 9.5 ! However, the pain has returned.  Fentenly patches do not seem to work .  Nor does Tramadol.  I have been on &amp; off of  Prednisone for years.  So I took a dose of 60 mg this morning.  The pain has definitely subsided.  I intend to take another high dose, probably 50 mg, at bedtime.  I honestly believe that the Prednisone relieved  my chronic lower back pain in a case where Fentenyl &amp; Tramadol  were not as effective.""",9.0,29
Estarylla,Birth Control,"""If I could give this a zero I would. I should have looked up the reviews before ever taking it. 15 minutes after popping it in my mouth I&#039;m anxious, paranoid, and sobbing over the smallest things. It has nearly destroyed my relationship and I feel absolutely insane. Unless you enjoy sobbing, lethargy, panic attacks, paranoia, and suicidal thoughts and tendencies, AVOID THIS LIKE THE PLAGUE""",1.0,5
Accutane,Acne,"""I started getting spots when I was about 12 and it was pretty bad acne by around 15. I went on the pill and probably every type of antibiotic which each worked but only for a limited time. At 23 I realised the only thing left was accutane. NHS was slow so I went private (1 appointment - &pound;120) and the dermatologist prescribed me 4 months of 40 mg/day (I only weigh around 100 pounds). Best thing I ever did. Only side effects I noticed were dry lips - I recommend aquaphor - and dry inside of my nose. 100% worth it and my skin is amazing and spot free now! I&#039;ve just come off the medication so fingers crossed it lasts a long time. Very happy, I definitely recommend.""",2.0,29
M-Zole 3,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Oh my goodness. I&#039;m on fire! Don&#039;t buy this stuff.""",1.0,0
Hydromorphone,Chronic Pain,"""In Sept 2006 I was in a bus accident had been in such pain nothing was working, my blood pressure would sky rocket do to the pain, nothing was helping until I got the Dilaudid IV in the hospital, I also have to take zofran for nausea. I had overgone 5 back surgeries in 10 years. I never needed pain medication until the bus accident.
They tried tordol, morphine, percocet, but nothing helped. I was on a high dosage of Dilaudid for 3 years until my screws were removed in 11-2013. I have been going off dilaudid for 3 yrs now. I take 3.  4 mg tabs a day it takes almost 1 hour to work, but it only helps the pain for about 3-4 hours. This should only be used when nothing else will. I am so thankful.""",6.0,21
Naproxen,Osteoarthritis,"""Takes away swelling from knee post-surgery.""",8.0,23
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Works quickly and I sleep well. Fast acting. Amazing.""",10.0,9
Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine,HIV Infection,"""I have had HIV since Nov.2002 I was taking Viread and Triziver and my Doctor decided to put me on Triumeq back in July 2015 I have been having almost all the side affects, I wish I have never started taking this and just stayed on my old meds because they were doing great for me!""",4.0,11
Topiramate,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""After having developed neuropathy post surgery I was suffering daily. I had tried Neurontin with little relief and was prescribed Topamax initially at 25mg. Over the last 6 years I&#039;ve been titrated up to 300 mg and can tell you that this drug has helped tremendously. Initially I had common side effects, difficulty finding words, I lost weight about 20 pounds, and found that I had some tingling in my hands and feet. These issues generally resolved in time or I have just grown accustomed to them. For anyone who initially has issues with the side effects try and stick with the medicine for a little bit unless totally intolerable, it gets better.""",9.0,109
Combivent,"COPD, Maintenance","""I have used it since 1998. It is the only product that works for me ....now they discontinued the product and use respirmat. The drug does not work for me at all. I sure wish combivent was back.""",9.0,20
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""I am on my 5th day of this drug treatment and it has been hard. People say don&#039;t read the negative reviews before you start the treatment but for me it was helpful to know what to expect. The first 2 days were ok. But from the day 3, I have been experiencing the most of side effects. Nausea, vomiting, loose stools, stomach pain, bitter and sour taste in my mouth, chills, fatigue, foggy head, and bloating. I am sure only some people experience these symptoms but I wonder these side effects are after all just effects, not side effects. Sort of like going through chemo. 

For those who start the medication, please make sure to get off work and stay home!! 

5 more days to go and I will stick to it.""",3.0,3
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""My acne was not terrible but I had it for ages. My chest acne and back acne were very distressing to me. The doctors tried everything before the oral isotretinoin, including the cream and antibiotics.I went on different pills to see if anything would work. Then the dermatologist agreed to let me have isotretinoin tablets. It was the best thing ever!I was on a low dose over a long time (apparently they found this way to be safer and just as effective). My lips and eyes were a little dry but that was seriously the only side effects I had .I am prone to joint pain and did not notice increased occurence of my normal pain. No depression at all! one year later and the effects on my back and chest are still perfect but I get the odd pimple on my face.""",10.0,0
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""I&#039;ve had panic disorder with agoraphobia for years now and have been going through medications, trying to find the right medicine and dose.  Zoloft (the generic of Zoloft) was the third medication I&#039;ve tried.  I started at a lower dose and went up to a dose of 100 mg daily.  I had no significant side effects on the lower dose, but experienced bad side effects at the higher dose, such as night sweats, very dry mouth, and issues in thought (such as losing my train of thought fairly frequently).  I weaned off slowly and experienced flu like body aches for a couple of weeks as I came off of it.  I don&#039;t recall any benefit that I got from being on this drug.  Unfortunately, this medicine did not work for me.""",1.0,13
Amitriptyline,Interstitial Cystitis,"""I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis, had severe baldder pain and pressure for a couple of months. I used OTC meds and even low dose hydromorphone, but it did not help. My doctor prescribed amitriptyline 25mg, however told me to cut it in half and initially use 12.5mg to see if it helps, if not, increase to 25. 
I took the half pill in the evening, and in the morning I woke up with no bladder pain, first time in months. During the day I still had some bladder pressure, but no pain. After 2 weeks on the amitriptyline my pain and pressure are all gone. Have not noticed any side effects, perhaps An occasional constipation, so I started taking fiber.""",10.0,17
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;ve taken this as needed over the years without any problem.  This time I had nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness.  Our pharmacy gives a print out of all the possible side effects, and it says you can be allergic to it (as most drugs).  I guess it just depends on the person on how much you need and how your body will react.  It takes more than one dose for me.  """,9.0,32
Trileptal,Bipolar Disorde,"""The geodon could only contain the racing delusional thoughts and this medicine seems to balance the act out.""",10.0,31
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I took it at 9pm.  It&#039;s 6 am now and I&#039;m very disoriented. My stomach is upset. I did sleep through the night but because of how I&#039;m feeling now, I&#039;m done with it.""",5.0,20
Diovan,Left Ventricular Dysfunction,"""It has no side effect, I take it in combination of Bystolic 5 Mg and Fish Oil""",9.0,27
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""Belsomra, for me, is the worst sleep aid I have ever taken. It seems to have the opposite effect on me, I can&#039;t sleep at all. Took it with a benzo after a couple of nights with Belsomra alone, worst sleep ever.""",1.0,40
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""Some of these reviews had me worried because I hate side effects, but the throat was so painful I had to try it. Glad I did, I&#039;m now on day 9 of two times daily and infection is gone, no pain. No side effects at all. No nausea, no diarrhea, no headaches. Worked well.""",9.0,5
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I have been on 200mg/day of Topamax for about 6 years along with a bunch of other things and it seemed as though my headaches were worse.  I kept begging to increase the Topamax as I had stopped having any side effects.  Finally I fired my pain doctor after he told me just to go &quot;cold turkey&quot; off of morphine (I wanted to stop taking it, but not exactly that way!).  Life is so much better without daily pain medicines and I found a neurologist who took me all the way up to 400mg/day on Topamax.  I did start to have some more weight loss and taste issues and sleepiness, but my migraines became much more manageable with Imitrex and much less frequent.  That is down to maybe once a week from near daily.""",9.0,8
Bupropion,Depression,"""I started taking bupropion about a month ago to treat chronic mild depression. My depression was generally manageable but I had periods when it became debilitating, keeping me from performing daily activities, etc. With bupropion, so far I feel great. It&#039;s amazing to see the person I am without the constant weight of depression bearing down on me. It feels like I&#039;ve gone from dredging through deep thick mud to running free through thin air. The only negative side effect I&#039;ve noticed is dry mouth which for me is nothing in light of the positive effects. I feel more energetic, motivated, and capable. I haven&#039;t seen any effect on my weight or appetite, no change in libido, and no jittery or aggressive feelings.""",10.0,9
Canagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I balance my sugar  also with metformin and exercises....

""",10.0,12
Quetiapine,Depression,"""I been on this med for 3 weeks, and feel much better but in constant fear of weight gain .""",5.0,8
Xyrem,Cataplexy,"""I am 57 years old and have had some version of narcolepsy since age 30 or 35. I tried Nuvigil and then added Adderal  but still had breakthrough narcolepsy and cataplexy. The cataplexy broke my foot a year ago and my wrist six months ago. This is the most amazing medication! I would go to bed at midnight and awaken at 10 or 11 in the morning. I would fall asleep for a cumulative 2 to 3 more hours during the day. I awaken between seven and 8 o&#039;clock bright eyed and bushy tail to use my parents phrase. I am fully alert and have no further problems with sleepiness throughout the day.  I am still experiencing occasional morning nausea and inappropriate  diaphoresis or sweating for no reason. An ice pack at the back of my neck will break it.""",9.0,5
Citalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I read hundreds of reviews when I was first prescribed this medication and so many of the were from people having taken it for 3-4 days which doesn&#039;t give you a clear indication of how the medication works. 
I was advised it would take up to 6 months to see positive results, the side effects were bad to start and lasted around a month but I&#039;m so glad I stuck with it.
I have now been on citalopram for 6 months so can confidently say it has been a miracle for me and has helped me get my life back on track.""",10.0,25
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""They don&#039;t work. I take 7.5 mg of percocet for break through pain. I&#039;ve been in agonizing pain for a year. Possibly having surgery soon. Any suggestions to talk to my dr about . This is horrible with no quality of life.""",2.0,19
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""2nd screening colonoscopy. Last one 11 years ago and the prep then was pretty stressful.  This time, it went great. Sipped the 1st dose at 6:00PM, thought it was not working then bam! At 3:00AM the 2nd dose was downed in one tip of the cup. I did notice adding additional water cups with the 1st dose, kept me going for two hours. 2nd dose I stuck to the plan. No side affects others are seeing. No headache, no bloating, no cramping. Just a successful prep with an all clear at procedure time.""",10.0,18
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""After a tooth infection, I was prescribed these tablets - after 3 tablets I woke up the next morning with an extremely swollen stomach and rolling in paint. Rushed to hospital where they said It was the flagyl causing reaction - the pain was worse than child birth and they hooked me up to IV pain meds! I Had fever, more pain, &amp; severe vomiting later that day that I actually fell to my knees with pain thinking I was dying... Horrendous. I took augmentin duo after that to clear up infection but I was so ill I lost weight so quickly and was very week - I really thought I was dying - I very scary. AVOID like the plague...""",1.0,1
Cefixime,Urinary Tract Infection,"""One time I experienced something strange I have difficulty of urinating, Its like there something sharp crawling in my urethra its very painful. I felt this for almost 3 days until I cannot tolerate. I have friend, a physician I tell him and he gave me Cefixime 200mg tab. I have 2, he instructed me to take 400mg in a single dose and after few minutes or two the burning sensation is gone and the discharge gradually stop in 2 days.""",10.0,4
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""My partner took Zyban to help him quit smoking.
Yes it did help him to stop BUT the side effects have been horrific.
I WOULD NOT recommend anyone using this.

For the past 5 and a half years he has suffered TERRIBLE mood swings, to the point that he frightens me and there has been a little violence (in the early days).

He has had suicidal thoughts (and still does now occasionally).
Our happy little family unit has almost been destroyed.......we are still together by the grace of God but for how much longer I don&#039;t know.

I know his health has probably improved no end due to no longer smoking but his mental health has suffered greatly and sadly I don&#039;t know if things will ever improve.""",4.0,31
Allegra,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Recently I have been having VERY bad allergies and went to the doctor. She said that I should try Allegra (not Allegra-D) and that it is available over the counter. I went to the store but could not find any adult 12 hour Allegra. This disappointed me because I knew the 24 hour pills usually don&#039;t work. I went ahead and bought the smallest package of pills I could get (5) of the 180mg dosage. I took one and it cleared up my symptoms and made me feel better but that night I woke up after about 4 hours of sleep and could not get back to sleep. I didn&#039;t take one the next day as I wanted to get a good nights rest. Yesterday I took another and the same thing happened again. I just want to SLEEP!""",7.0,28
Ketorolac,Pain,"""I&#039;ve had about 4 kidney stones in my life.  All extremely painful.  Spent a couple of days in the hospital for one.  But the last one I had, I was given a shot of Toredol and the pain went away within minutes.   I went back for another shot the next day.  The next day the stone passed. For me, this was a miracle drug.""",10.0,4
Regadenoson,Diagnosis and Investigation,"""I had a stress test done. The medicine does what it says it does. The only side effect I had was a headache. """,9.0,51
Prevnar 13,Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis,"""Side effects of injection include very sore arm effectively rendered useless.  Muscle aches and joint pain without relief would not allow me to sleep.  Fatigue and back pain plus headache contributed to an overall miserable night and day.  I don&#039;t know how long this will continue, it has been 36 hours.  This vaccine requires at least two days off work and should be accompanied by a good narcotic.""",5.0,7
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on Ortho Tri-cyclen 21 for a month and a week. It does not make me moody or depressed and nor did I gain weight. Those were my two biggest concerns before going on birth control. I am taking it for acne and so far it just tamed my big pimples but I still get small little bumps here and there. I spoke to my doctor and I was told I need to wait at least two months to see results in acne. It helped me incredibly in terms of period cramps, I used to faint often on the first day of my period throwing up and diarrhea. But now none of that thanks to Tri-cyclen :) strongly recommend! 
beware makes boobs a little sore, not too much.""",10.0,18
Vicks Nyquil D Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief,Cold Symptoms,"""It helps wonderfully for about 10 minutes then it slowly makes my throat dry.""",7.0,1
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""So I get on this shot to control my bleeding since I was going on vacation and I didn&#039;t want to be on my period while on vacation. I was so crazy to get on this shot because my tubes are tied but my period was out of control so I got on the shot. Why did I do this to myself. I took my first shot on 9/11/15 started bleeding 10/14/15 I kept bleeding so I called the doctor to ask her what to do she said to take 4 ibuprofen pills 3 times a day and it should slow it down... Nope never stopped so I decided to get another shot... What was I thinking doing that... To this day 12/12/15 I&#039;M STILL BLEEDING SINCE 10/14/15 my attitude is thru the roof, my marriage is suffering, I&#039;m depressed cuz I&#039;ve gained so much weight, I have constant headaches, etc""",1.0,19
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""After one week on contrave with no sign of it beginning to work I woke up with hives,.  A few hours later my whole body was covered with hives and extremely itchy.  Over the counter antihistamine did little to help and I continued to break out .I did not take any more contrave after the first sign of hives. The second day I went to ER for help from the growing whole body rash and frenzied itching. I was given Iv steroids and more antihistamine. It has now been 5 days of hives and I do not think i have peaked yet. Each day it is worse and I do not know when it will start to abate. Horrible Horrible experience""",1.0,12
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got this inserted in November of 2014. I have no periods at all which is the only thing I like about it. The first year I ignored signs of the side effects. I never had any mood swings etc before nexplanon. I had no idea this little stick in my arm could cause anything wrong. After it was brought to my attention the side effects of nexplanon I am getting it removed tomorrow. Since I had it put in, I lost a ton of hair, so much I just cut 9 inches off just to not feel so embarrassed. gained 25 lbs that I cannot lose even if I starve myself, anxiety out the roof, sometimes it&#039;s so bad I have to force myself to stay at work, mood swings, and brain fog, omg the brain fog makes me feel psychotic. I do not recommend anyone get this evil stick.""",1.0,5
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""I have nerve damage in my arms,&#039;can&#039;t use them without fatigue. I have tried everything for the pain, nothing works well. Except for lyrica. I take 150mg twice a day and now the pain is so manageable that I get my life back. 
If you have really bad nerve pain that makes you feel depressed and debilitated give the medication a go! I have had a few side effects like memory fog but the pain relief is worth it!""",9.0,63
Meridia,Obesity,"""Before I go into this product it should be noted, normally I am against any weight loss medicine. However, after being on a restricted calorie diet and exercise regime with no results over a three month period, my doctor and I decided to try this medicine in combination with what I am doing already. So far, this is day 4 of using Meridia and my weight has dropped 3.6lbs, with mild side effects being anxiousness. The first day I felt spacy, but that subsided and now I have ZERO appetite. I will post again later this month, but as of right now I am thrilled at the results. This medicine is pricey, but to me was worth every penny.""",9.0,31
Etanercept,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""Hi, I was diagnosed of AS 2yrs back..My doctor prescribed me with Enbrel 50mg weekly which he tapered it slowly..I am still on Tab Methotrexate..I feel wonderful and have almost no pain days .I m 25""",10.0,5
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""My Dr. prescribed me 60 MG Cymbalta 2 weeks ago to take everyday along with a 25MG Antihistamine for anxiety. Honestly, there seems to be more good than bad reviews so I&#039;m guessing I&#039;m a part of the small percent chance that it will have bad or little to no effect. The only thing Cymbalta does for me is make me exaggerate a smile. I still feel exactly the same and my anxiety is still there. The Antihistamine mainly takes care of the physical effects of anxiety but mentally I&#039;m still suffering. Try it if you need to, I say it&#039;s worth a shot.""",1.0,11
Invega Trinza,Schizophrenia,"""I&#039;m getting invega, serious side effects in libido (Im a male), sexual dysfunction, gained 30 kg plus, I can&#039;t do sports due to muscle stiffness, and killed all thoughts out of my head, barely can hold a job. No emotions also, I&#039;m an hollow empty shell, a zombie. Can&#039;t get drunk. Took my life away.
But to say something good, it helped with delusions. I think it is too much price for it.""",1.0,3
Citalopram,Depression,"""I am 3 days in taking this medicine at 40 mg dose and I am absolutely amazed that I am feeling 80% better! Anxiety is 98% better! I am so glad because I was not at all coping. I thought it took 2 weeks for these medicines to get in our systems but common sense says any medicine taken will immediately get into our blood streams.""",10.0,29
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""Since starting this Drug I feel a lot calmer , anxiety has gone.  I am on 100mcgs for life, and it has made me less hyper and more focused in living in the Day .""",10.0,36
Pramipexole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have had restless legs syndrome for many years.  The first medicine I started to take was Klonopin which worked okay, but about 10 years ago I changed to Mirapex. It is such a great medicine for this problem that if I happen to forget to take it, as I do a few times a year, I totally freak out and panic.  Once I was on a trip and realized I&#039;d forgotten this medicine and was in a panic.  Without this medicine my nights would all be a nightmare.  With this drug I have no problems with my legs and no side effects. Thanks to whoever came up with this miracle.""",10.0,57
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""Abreva worked for me up until now. It seems to make it worse. I have tried other things lately because the Abreva isn&#039;t cutting the healing time at all. Note, I have been soaking a cotton ball in whole milk and applying it for 5-10 minutes every 2 hours. It takes away the inflammation of the cold sore, feels much more better, blends in with my skin... The milk has antiviral and bacterial properties that help. Try it!""",4.0,15
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""BE CAREFUL!!!  Never experienced major side effects from medication until now.  I ended up in the ER within 2 hours of taking Latuda due to severe muscle spasms.  My face contorted in all kinds of weird ways that is hard to describe.  I looked like I had a Halloween mask on it was terrifying.  I have General Anxiety Disorder with spurts of Depression depending on life&#039;s circumstances.  My Dr. prescribed me Latuda to take with Pristiq because I had 1 seizure while taking other meds and had to stop taking after 10 years of success when it was needed.  The seizure could have been caused by anything as I was on the meds for months when I had it.  I took 20mg of Latuda for the 1st week, 40 next 3 weeks.  My chin is completely numb permanently.""",1.0,0
Mononessa,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""My doctor put on this medication a month ago in preparation for my surgery and it has been the worst decision I have ever made! Two weeks into taking mononessa, I began spotting. I thought no big deal, the spotting should stop soon. Well twelve days later, still spotting, so I called my doctor office and was told that that sometimes happen. Ok. Two days after that conversation, I started having light bleeding with the worst cramping I have ever had! Add to that, I started having lower back pain also. Nothing I took seems to help with the pain. It got so bad, that I had to go to the emergency room,  I could barely stand up nor lie down!! Can&#039;t even go to work yet because I&#039;m still cramping severely and need to take narcotic. This med sucks!""",1.0,0
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I have been on it for a few months now on 150mg. It helps me sleep but it does not help you stay asleep. so if you are able to sleep throughout the night this is a good product... i like getting to sleep and waking up more than staying awake tossing and turning all night, so I give trazadone 7/10""",7.0,28
Fluoxetine,Panic Disorde,"""For those of you worrying about taking fluoxetine I hope this will help. I&#039;ve been having crippling panic attacks for the last 3 months and I was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder by my GP, then a consultant psychiatrist. I&#039;ve tried CBT during this time which helped explain about what my body was doing, releasing large amounts of adrenaline, fight or flight responses etc but it didn&#039;t really help. I also managed to convince myself that fluoxetine which I was prescribed early on could make things worse. Following some suicidal thoughts I decided what the hell, it can&#039;t be any worse and I took my first 20mg tablet 10 days ago and it has helped so much already. Only minor side effects so far, headaches and a little dizziness.""",10.0,2
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This is my 2nd time using suprep and god I don&#039;t miss it, I had completely forgotten what it tasted like. While it does its job quickly and efficiently, it is the WORST tasting medicine for bowel prep that I&#039;ve ever had. I have had multiple surgeries and I would have to say, next time I need something else. I cannot hold more than half of it down without almost getting sick. Honestly it would be so much better without any flavor. The only other downside is, you need to be near the toilet for the next few hours.""",4.0,2
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""It DIDN&#039;T WORK! I followed the instructions to the latter, but MoviPrep didn&#039;t do the job.  It didn&#039;t completely cleanse the colon, and now I have to go through the whole colonoscopy session again with another preparation product.

The taste wasn&#039;t too bad (used hard candy between doses), and it started to work quite quickly.  It seemed to work as I spent a lot of time in the bathroom.  However it didn&#039;t do a complete job.  """,1.0,20
Duloxetine,Pain,"""I&#039;m actually writing this review on behalf of my wife. If you are bipolar, please stay away from this medicine. At first it seemed to help relieve the arthritis pain, but two months later the side effects became a nightmare and the pain increased threefold. It took another three months to clear it from her system, now she is doing much better but has short term memory issues. """,1.0,20
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""After insertion, the site where it was inserted had a dull pain that still lingers today. A couple months in I threw my tablet at my mother in a blind rage. When nothing was wrong in my life I felt a constant irritation with the people around me. I would have times where I would be nauseous for a week and a half at a time accompanied by smell sensitivity. I have lost weight but have been bloated, with constant headaches. :(""",1.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""The first month of taking Loestrin 24 Fe I developed a horrible yeast infection and bladder infection. I called my doctor and she prescribed me medicine for that. She also stated that it probably wasn&#039;t the birth control. So I decided I would try it for another couple of months to make sure. Again, on my second month of trying it, I got another yeast infection and slight bladder infection but used over the counter medicine to get rid of it this time. I&#039;m on my third month now and I feel a slight yeast infection starting to up come, but I&#039;m eating a lot of yogurt to stop the infection. Also, during the first and second month, I practically skipped my period. Only bled for one day or so and it was so light.""",6.0,2
Levothyroxine,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""Thyroid was basically destroyed by radioactive iodine treatment.
Only thing that&#039;s hard is taking it w/o food etc""",10.0,3
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""I have only been taking this medicine for 3 days now but I am extremely sensitive to medication so I usually know quite quickly how it effects me. It makes me extremely drowsy and also makes the bottom half of my face feel slightly numb. I also feel like I am about to pass out frequently which is not great. I hope it evens out after a while. It was prescribed to me to take the place of Xanax and to help me sleep. I was prescribed 25mg to take 1-2 twice daily as needed. I have already cut it down to 1 once a day about an hour before I go to bed. It does help me sleep, but it makes it difficult to wake up in the morning. It also helps with my anxiety.""",5.0,21
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""Very good medicine for treating symptoms but very difficult to discontinue usage.""",8.0,9
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""Lo Loestrin = Acne cysts! I have always had clear skin [with the occasional break out, but nothing serious] and since switching to this pill about 12 months ago, I&#039;ve had a never ending cycle of painful and ugly red blemishes. My dermatologist assessed my skin and after two minutes with me determined that I had Lo Loestrin skin. She said it is absolutely the worst for skin because of its significantly lower estrogen levels. Anyway, I just wanted to share this knowledge. I&#039;m switching back to Yasmin.""",1.0,26
Prepopik,Bowel Preparation,"""Used Prepopik for the first time. I must say it worked very well for me. First dose and I was on the commode in less than 45 minutes.  The amount that you need to take is not bad and the taste is tolerable. Before the second dose four hours later I began to fell nauseated which lasted through the second dose making it very hard to drink the additional required amount of clear liquids.  I fought the urge to vomit for about 5 or 6 hours but managed to keep it down.  Overall I was satisfied when my doctor told me my colon was very clean from the prep. I will be a little anxious the next time if I use Prepopik because of the extreme nausea.""",7.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the NuvaRing since November of 2015 at my 6 week appointment after having my first child. I love not having to remember a pill every day. I do however suffer from depression, and I have noticed that whenever I take it out for the week of my period I am way more moody than I ever was before... I have also gained a few pounds since being on this birth control, but I can deal with that. It has decreased my sex drive tremendously but I also don&#039;t want to have another baby yet, so not having sex with my husband like we used to isn&#039;t a big deal for either of us. I love this product and I will continue to use it until I&#039;m ready for baby #2 and after that baby I will use it again! """,9.0,0
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Taking birth control pills had become a daily nuisance, my doctor had recommended Nexplanon, which seemed the perfect idea at the time. Nexplanon has many benefits: It prevents pregnancy, stops your period for a few months at a time, and is inserted in your body so you will not forget to take the pill. In my personal experience, Nexplanon had quickly became a downfall for me within a years time. I have had a great amount of hair loss, terrible and constant mood swings, (it&#039;s made me a sadistic human being) weight gain, fatigue, and aches. During the first five months, my periods would come and go, it was an emotional rollercoaster to deal with this all on my own. I don&#039;t suggest this for anyone. The mood swings are terrible.""",5.0,5
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""So far I&#039;ve been on this medicine for 10 days.  Pretty impressive as I&#039;ve lost about 8 lbs already.  Cardio is important so I&#039;ve managed to do it about 7 out of the 10 days.  First day I used it I felt as if I could run a marathon.  Since then, I&#039;ve lost the cravings and most of my appetite, but still manage to eat right, and in small portions.  This stuff is a God send, really.""",9.0,10
Levocetirizine,Allergies,"""Didn&#039;t help at all against my allergy symptoms (sneezing, runny nose, itching &amp; watering eyes).""",1.0,14
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""Hypercare is the best! I don&#039;t sweat anymore. Now I can go out in pubic without worrying about huge sweat stains appearing on my shirt. I don&#039;t have to worry about wearing hoodies, sweaters or jackets to school to cover up my soaking wet shirts especially in the summer time after school! I have been a heavy sweater for 4 years, since 6th grade to 9th). I should have tired this years ago. No more skipping out on activities with friends or just teenage stuff. I can finally be me! I recommend this to anyone with the problem. If it does not work for you, don&#039;t give up. Keep trying to find a good product that works for you.""",10.0,14
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""I have been taking Prozac now for 20 plus years.  Originally was told by MD that it would be temporary but my experience has been after trying to be off it for several months, that I need to go back on it.  I put myself under depression but I had anxiety, too, after the birth of my first child.  I developed a real neurosis about sleep, i.e., I couldn&#039;t shut my brain off at night and had insomnia, became afraid I&#039;d never sleep again.  Being on the lowest dose of Prozac helped me I would say, completely.  At three weeks I despaired of ever feeling normal again and by the fourth week saw a real improvement, by six weeks was very happy and relieved.
It may be losing its effectiveness somewhat after all these years.""",10.0,63
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""It&#039;s been 30 minutes... I inserted the treatment after my shower. I was fine until a little leaked out. It started to burn and itch. I have school in 4 1/2 hours and can&#039;t sleep. It&#039;s horrible. I just hold it will work. 6 more days ..""",1.0,4
Prozac,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I had all of these horrible thoughts racing through my mind for 5 weeks before I started Prozac. I kept thinking about dying, my family dying. I feared time and death and could not stop the racing thoughts no matter what. I thought I would never get better, but then a week after starting Prozac, I no longer had any racing thoughts! It has brought me back into the moment. No more intrusive thoughts :)""",10.0,107
Olodaterol / tiotropium,COPD,"""I was diagnosed with early emphysema on 11th October 2017 (5 weeks ago).  I have never used a bronchodilator previously and I find this product easy to use.  I no longer wheeze when lying down and believe my breathing is easier than before.""",9.0,1
Accutane,Acne,"""I&#039;m 26 years old and had severe acne at around 21. My dermatologist prescribed me Accutane for six months. At first my acne seemed to increase but then after a couple of months my face started to clear up. I had lots of side-effects. I had dry skin all over, including eyes, lips and nose. The use of Accutane affected my menstruation. Nowadays in fact I am getting spots and blemishes again due to my hormonal imbalance. I still have dry nose and I use petroleum jelly . Unfortunately I am getting lots of spots lately again after 5 years.""",6.0,2
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I would not recommend this product I definitely was not prepared for the side effects. The packaging says &quot;mild burning or itching may occur&quot; but I experienced so much pain after using this product I would never have used it if I had known how much pain I&#039;d experience.""",1.0,1
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I am on my 5th week. Started at 209 lbs and am down to 196. I am also following a medical weight loss program, (that I try hard to stick to) track my food in MyFitnessPal and take a hot yoga class at least two days a week.  Mild nausea during the step-up period, no other side effects.  I am normally an anxious person and this does not increase  my anxiety at all. I also suffer from migraines and have seen no increase in those either. I feel great.  I find that taking the evening dose around 4-5pm helps with overeating at dinner and evening.  This medicine is helping me stick to a &quot;diet&quot; program for the first time in my entire life.  I even had lap-band surgery six years ago and didn&#039;t see these types of results. I am very happy with it.""",10.0,20
Cymbalta,ibromyalgia,"""Cymbalta has helped me so much with horrible fibromyalgia pain.  It has also helped a great deal with anxiety.  However, I no longer believe I can handle the side effects. I have gained over 20 pounds in less than 4 months, despite exercise and calorie restriction.  I have severe constipation, very odd dreams, and hot flashes.  It is such a shame, because my fibromyalgia is so much better with Cymbalta.""",2.0,74
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I thought I was the only person who felt like a shot of tequila on fire. Even thought my cookie feels like a fireplace it actually works but this is my first and LAST time using it. Back to my old treatment I go.""",4.0,3
Nuvigil,Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome,"""I am a 32 year old male and this is my second day on Nuvigil. Although I feel more alert at the start of the day, later in the day when the medicine wears off, oh boy does it wear off. I&#039;m also feeling more hyper, moody, and an overall wanting to scream type feeling. I&#039;m going to give it a few more days.""",4.0,24
Effexor,Depression,"""I&#039;m a 27 yr old female with ADD, generalized anxiety (including morbid thoughts, OCD behaviors, hypochondria and depression). Effexor has basically fixed me. I used to be irritable, negative, overwhelmed and chronically fatigued to a disabling capacity and now I&#039;m evened out and confident, positive, patient and kinder. My head feels clearer than it ever has. The only issue is that this medication causes some sweating and raises my blood pressure so I&#039;ve had to have that stabilized with blood pressure medication.""",9.0,102
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""This medication is amazing!   I&#039;ve battled depression &amp; anxiety all my adult life (30 years).  I used alcohol periodically to self medicate and could &amp; would stop in the past.  I was drinking a 5th of vodka nightly for over a year &amp; was unable to stop due to withdrawals. I reached a point where I knew I needed help.  My liver enzymes were consistently elevated, I was extremely overweight, &amp; the depression &amp; anxiety had grown so severe that I felt suicidal.  After a 3 week tapering off using Librium, I was still craving alcohol.   But after the 1st day of taking Campral, I have yet to crave alcohol.  Its been 2 weeks...l&#039;ve walked every day and lost 12 lbs. Campral combined w/counseling and support; feeling healthier and hopeful than ever!""",10.0,97
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I love the Mirena so far! The reviews I read before getting it scared me but, I had basically no pain during insertion (I did have a baby 9 weeks prior though) just a little poke and it was through.  I was literally in and out of the doctor&#039;s office.  I had slight cramping after but nothing bad at all.  I took 2 Motrin about 30 minutes prior to the appointment.  After I was home with my baby and running around with my 2 year old.  I have absolutely nothing bad to say so far! Miracle device.""",10.0,17
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""My doctor prescribed me this medication for Generalized Anxiety Disorder as it was crippling and ruining my life. I was reluctant to try it because I&#039;ve heard so many horror stories about the side effects but I figured I&#039;d give it a shot. First week or so was a little rough. Lots of nausea and brain fog but I was determined to give it at least a month. Once my body adjusted my symptoms slowly started to disappear. Today I feel like a different person. I feel free from my obsessive worries and panic that had plagued me all my life. This truly is a wonder drug if you&#039;re lucky enough that it works for you!""",10.0,78
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""My friend and I, both 18, got Mirena as birth control. She loves hers. The insertion was painful, but manageable- the side effects are what&#039;s really bad. Before, my period was short, light, and I have NEVER cramped. Since getting my IUD, I have consistantly bled heavily. Daily, I have crippling cramps to where I can no longer continue to drive or walk. I often wake up moaning in pain and crying. I got an ultrasound yesterday and everything looked fine. I&#039;m not saying not to get Mirena, but I strongly recommend considering other options or being okay with dealing with the side effects. This has been a terrible experience for me, and a great experience for my friend so you can never really be sure how it will be for you.""",3.0,11
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""Hurt my stomach initially but that has gone away. Feel better than ever.""",10.0,47
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""My son is 10 years old. I suspected he had ADD when he was 6 and the teacher kept telling me he was spacing out in school, but he is also so smart I decided maybe the work was just too easy and he was bored. In 4th I couldn&#039;t take the complaints (almost daily)and had him tested and he was diagnosed with ADD and given Concerta. I can only tell you that his math teacher sent me home a note on the day he started medication to ask where I got my new son from, she could not believe it. She said he even went in during his lunch break to catch up on some work. He lost his appetite for the first week or so, but regained it and hasn&#039;t had trouble sleeping at all. He is happier, his teachers are happier and I am HAPPIER! Thank You CONCERTA.""",10.0,205
Desmopressin,Primary Nocturnal Enuresis,"""My daughter is 8 years old now. She has suffered from bed wetting for the past 2 years. We have tried everything under the sun to help with the problem. She was so embarrassed when she would go to sleep-overs and had to wear a &quot;pull-up&quot;. I felt awful for her. I took her to the doctor and he referred her to a urologist soon after. Her urologist put her on DDAVP almost 3 weeks ago.  She takes 0.2 DDAVP every night about an hour before she goes to bed.  We have been dry every since, except the first night of taking the DDAVP. I believe this medicine is a God send. My daughter is so happy, she is no longer embarrassed about wetting. We went yesterday for a follow up with the Doctor, and everything is going great.""",10.0,84
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""It worked great at first but over time its effects diminished. The only thing it really does now is make me tired, I guess I&#039;ve been on it too long. I would still recommend it for short term use.""",7.0,22
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I think everyone is different with their experiences with this product...with that said I love it! I have had it for about 2 months now and I have only experienced one period that lasted 2 weeks. I never thought it would end but it did and I haven&#039;t had one since. I like not having to take a pill because I am the busy and forgetful type. I still do have a scar where they inserted it but it&#039;s discrete. No weight gain and no noticed change in skin and I love that.""",9.0,5
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medication worked so well for my bipolar, no side effects except for dizziness when I forgot to take a dose.  Had to stop taking it because I no longer have insurance and couldn&#039;t afford $600 per month for one medication.  Wish I could afford to go back on it.""",10.0,13
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""Xanax (ALPRAZOLAM) is the only medicine I can take that will stop Panic Attacks, quickly. Some panic attacks require 2mgs tabs or 2- 1mg tabs. My Panic can start with or without any triggers. Anxiety attacks are different from panic. Panic screws up your whole day, anxiety attacks are more like stress.""",9.0,16
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I have had the Implanon in since Septemmber of 2008. I have loved it I am gettting it taken out in two days a little scared because I don&#039;t know how I am going to react to it not being in but I want another baby so here we go. I have noticed moodiness and irritability. I have gained 25 to 30 pounds but I thought it was all from my eating habits. After reading some of these posts I am beginning to wonder if its from the Implanon. I haven&#039;t bleed like I used to and that is a plus. I hope people don&#039;t let the negative reviews scare them from trying this form of birth control because it really is a blessing and has so many advantages.""",9.0,0
Nortriptyline,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Started taking it for depression, (150mg) but have had IBS with diarrhea and cramping pain starting about 10 years ago. Taking immodium/loperamide at least every other day kept it under control since then, but after going on nortriptyline I&#039;ve noticed it&#039;s improved this to where I only need to take immodium like once a week now to be completely symptom free.""",7.0,15
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I used this when I had a sinus infection and it&#039;s great. It started working within a few hours and made me feel so much better.""",10.0,0
Wellbutrin,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Took for three days. Immediately developed a craving for cigarettes. The next day I started to feel out of sorts and a stabbing pain in my heart. Stopped immediately but the other drugs I took after that made me even worse. Not recommended at all.""",1.0,11
Climara,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I&#039;ve only been using the .025 patch since yesterday.  I have not noticed any decrease in hot flashes yet. However, I am looking forward to giving the patch a try.  But, I noticed this morning that I have an allergic reaction to the adhesive.  I don&#039;t want to remove it but don&#039;t want to continue to irritate my skin.""",4.0,7
Exalgo,Chronic Pain,"""I have been taking narcotics for chronic pain for about 25 years now.  I started with Tylenol with codeine and have progressed through just about everything (morphine, oxycodone, Dilaudid, Oxycontin, Fentanyl patches, etc.).  My pain management doctor had me on 60 mg of Oxycontin 3 X daily and it worked (somewhat) for a while until I developed a tolerance and it too became ineffective.  So the doctor switched me to 16 mg. Exalgo 2 X daily.  I was resistant at first, mainly because of reducing the number of doses per day but after I took it for a few days I was amazed. I don&#039;t wake up in excruciating pain anymore and, even though the effects are subtle and come on slowly, it works better in controlling my pain than anything else I&#039;ve used.""",8.0,84
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I began the pill on 03/03/2017 when weighing myself again on 03/06/2017 I was already down 6 pounds with no diet or exercise. I have a very limited appetite, always a crave for water. As of today I have lost a total of 13 pounds. I started off weighing 253 now I&#039;m 140.7""",10.0,51
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""update: Been on med since feb 8, 2013. see my other entry for details. because I was not getting good results, I went on paleo diet &amp; brought a1c down in 3 months. I stopped being so strict &amp; a1c was 6.7 last Nov. Holiday eating &amp; not eating paleo (it is hard to go to grocery 2-3x a week!) have caused me to have way higher numbers 200-400 on daily meter. I&#039;m sure my a1c is back up to almost 8 again. I also gained back the weight that I lost on paleo diet. Bydureon has not helped me to lose weight. Even after a year, I still get intense cravings for sweets every now and again. Due to see dr. in a couple of months. We will re-evaluate. Think I could drop a1c just by paleo diet alone.""",3.0,20
Pravachol,High Cholesterol,"""It lowered my cholesterol without any side effects.""",10.0,171
Clindamycin / tretinoin,Acne,"""I have been on Biacna (Canadian Ziana) for about a month now. For the first couple weeks my skin flared up like crazy and my face was peeling. Now I am finally starting to see my acne, which varied from cysts to moderate, disappear. I am hoping once my face becomes completely clear to see my acne marks fade. IMPORTANT: do not use any astringents or lemon/citrus or benzyl peroxide or tea tree oil while on this because it counteracts the chemicals in Biacna. GOOD LUCK and keep going xx""",9.0,20
Vimpat,Seizures,"""I have been on Vimpat for about 6 months, adjunct to Zonegran. It has not helped to control my hormonal seizures yet, so my doctor keeps having to increase the dose of Vimpat. However, now I can&#039;t sleep well but feel really drowsy in the morning which doesn&#039;t help me at work, where I need to be very sharp. The worst is the chronic constipation. I am always bloated and have major abdominal discomfort since taking Vimpat.""",5.0,52
Opana,Pain,"""Opana has worked better than anything I have been prescribed. I have several bulging discs, 4 in the lower back and 4 mid back. I was taking 3000 milligrams of Vicodin daily, 8 to 10 x 325 mg tabs.  Now, I take 2, 20 milligram Opana daily, and only 2 or 3 Vicodin as needed.  Be sure to take Opana on an empty stomach, and don&#039;t eat for about 2 hours.  Opana is incredible, my next Doctor&#039;s visit, I will request a slightly higher dose, and quit the Vicodin all together.  Thank you Opana!""",8.0,56
Dextromethorphan,Cough,"""Using delsym orange liquid. Suppresses cough. Tastes way better than DayQuil and robotussin syrups. 

Raging diarrhea, lack of appetite, vertigo, chills. 

Really not worth it just for a cold, but I have reached the point in my cold that if I cough or sneeze too hard that I pee.  Now I get to choose between pee or poo.""",2.0,1
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;m 21 years old with no children. I was on the pill from age 14-19 and became horrible with reminding myself to take them. Decided to try an IUD. I originally got the paragard. Shortly after I noticed I had developed horrible acne. I tried everything to get rid of it but nothing was working. Also my periods became extremely heavy and painful. I thought I&#039;d stick it out to see it those effects would go away. Had it for a year and my symptoms didn&#039;t go away. I had it removed and decided to try the Mirena instead for the hormones. I&#039;ve had it for about 2 months now and my skin is almost completely clear. My periods are lighter with hardly any cramping. I have been spotting off and on since insertion so hopefully it goes away soon.""",7.0,0
Biaxin,Bronchitis,"""I have been on Biaxin for 3 days now.  I have very loose bowel movements, horrible taste in my mouth, and I can&#039;t sleep. I have been eating tootsie roll pops to combat the bad taste in my mouth. I am going to stop Biaxin immediately and call my Doctor first thing in the morning. Up at 2:00 am now, wide awake with diarrhea and a tootsie roll pop!""",3.0,43
Testim,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I haven&#039;t really noticed any energy, mood or body changes. I just now that when I see my lab results the stuff works. Also, I have women ask me quite often what cologne I am wearing. They say it smells sooooo good!""",8.0,23
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Overactive Bladde,"""My husband had prostate surgery (TURP) for an enlarged prostate in January (11 months ago). Ever since, he has had annoying leakage. The doctor mentioned two options - Botox or an implanted device. He said Botox had &quot;99% success rate&quot; so my husband opted for that. Ever since, a nightmare. At first, he simply could not pee at all. He had an indwelling catheter for a while, and since has had to do self-catheterization four times a day (still cannot pee a drop). The Botox must have relaxed the bladder too much? Plus there was a LOT of old blood in his bladder, presumably from the Botox injections. The doctor said it was not possible to be from the catheters. And he has a UTI. The slight leakage seems like NOTHING next to this nightmare.""",1.0,39
Sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur,Acne,"""It does wonders to my skin! I like to use it as a leave in foam overnight instead of the cleanser.""",10.0,13
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the nexplanon birth control since July 1, 2014. Overall I love it. It was inserted quickly. I don&#039;t have to worry about taking a pill every morning and I can have sex whenever. I haven&#039;t had a period since I had it in. I have gained a little weight and my mood swings are all over the place but its nothing I can&#039;t control.""",8.0,8
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;ve been using this for quite awhile for my very painful osteoarthritis in my knuckles. It still amazes me how well it works. I get horrible burning pain and this works within minutes. Great med!""",10.0,69
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""My dose was increased to 500mg. I started out great on the 250mg. I think the 500 is too much for me. I gained 13lbs again, irritable a lot, etc.""",8.0,1
Indomethacin,"Gout, Acute","""Third day and it doesn&#039;t even touch the pain at night.  Never had gout ever before,  broke tibia and ankle, had surgery with 3 plates and 18 screws in my leg Nov 18.  Got my splint put on three weeks ago and the soft cotton padding couldn&#039;t touch my touch or it burned terribly.  Ortho didn&#039;t catch it and three weeks later fed up with poppin meds and getting worse, I saw my regular dr.  He instantly said, gout.  Took blood test, proscribed me this stuff at 50mg three times a day.  After the first two the first day, the following day it slowed nicely and I was able to go out for a few hours.  I am in a wheel chair at this point with the legs still messed up.  Got home and the pain was insane!  That was yesterday.  Today is tough, what do I do""",5.0,6
Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So I&#039;ve had a YI once before and it was the worst thing of my life. Now I&#039;m 26 and I was taking doxycycline (antibiotic) that was prescribed to me by my dermatologist. I noticed a few days ago that I was burning and itching. Over the past 2 days it&#039;s been getting worse  and worse, almost unbearable and today I noticed the discharge and knew exactly what it was. I use Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Argan Oil Bar Soap (amazon purchase) on my face to treat cystic acne. I remembered that this soap is an anti fungal treatment. So I took a shower and used this to wash, there was a sting but soon went away. When I got out I inserted the M7, warm but not bad. I would highly recommend using the soap for a wash, I truly believe it helped!""",10.0,5
Nebivolol,High Blood Pressure,"""I&#039;m definitely sensitive to BP medicine. I am 40 years old, 6&#039;3&quot; and physically fit. I workout almost everyday (run, cycle, lift weights). Unfortunately, I have Isolated Systolic Hypertension (the systolic runs high but the diastolic is normal). My BP varies from 140/75 to 165/80. I have tried just about every medication for BP on the market, with either no success or with side effects I could not tolerate. With Bystolic is has failed, even at doses of 20mg to get my systolic BP controlled. The real problem for me is that is has 100% eliminated ANY sexual desire. I&#039;m not talking about erectile dysfunction, I mean it makes me not even care about it. It also has the sticky throat feel where you need to clear it constantly. Back to square one.""",1.0,72
Denosumab,Osteoporosis,"""Will never take it again worst experience in my life. Took it twice the first time rashes all over my back spend a lot of money going to the dermatologist. Second time  severe pain in the body specially in both legs still going to Dr  to try to solve the problems. On top of that lots of headache. Can&#039;t sleep at night with pain in my legs. No one should have to go through that much suffering to treat an illness. FDA should stop this drug on the market. Not recommended for anyone.""",1.0,67
Trintellix,Depression,"""Took my first 10 mg Brintellix just before I went to bed at around 11:00 p.m.  It&#039;s now 6:30 a.m. &amp; I haven&#039;t slept.  Not a wink.  Going forward, I will definitely be taking them in the mornings.  I just arbitrarily rated it as a &quot;5&quot; since I&#039;ve only taken one.  Other than being wired, I haven&#039;t had any negative side effects.  I never hold out much hope for any new antidepressant, though.  It seems that nothing works for me.  I will take Brintellix for at least a couple of months before deciding if it works &amp; whether or not I want to continue taking it.  The cost will also factor into this (in a big way).  My dr. gave me a month&#039;s worth of samples &amp; a card for some sort savings program...""",6.0,21
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""5mg worked very well for me for a few months. The only side effects I had for a long time were bad taste/tongue numbness, extreme sedation after taking it, hard time waking up the next day. And weight gain! After about 6 months I went up to 10mg. Within 1 month I felt completely &quot;flat&quot; (no true feelings or joy in anything) and my anxiety got TERRIBLE! Tried to go back down to 5mg but then I suddenly developed akathesia and had to stop completely. I have been off it for 6 days now and feel great. I can actually wake up in the morning, my anxiety is subsiding, and the creepy feeling in my legs is completely gone. My therapist told me she noticed I was more &quot;engaged&quot;. I have already lost 1 or 2 lbs of the 15  I gained. Too bad it didn&#039;t work.""",6.0,18
Lexapro,Depression,"""I have depression since 2007 and already have three relapses till now. For my first treatment, I was given Lexapro and as most anti-depressants it took around 3-4 weeks for this drug to fully take effect. Side effect to me was minor eg. dizziness, loss of appetite. With a combination of exercise. I did recover although not fully, after 1 year. On my 2nd relapses (failed biz investment), I was again given Lexapro, nothing new to me and the drug itself took effect fast and I felt better after around 3 weeks and move on to a new job. Recently due some persistent health problems (stomach ache), my depression again came back. I saw my doctor and again given Lexapro. The effect was good and felt better within 2 weeks and now I try to exercise 4 times a week.""",10.0,21
Delsym,Cough,"""Complete waste of almost $15 I paid for a bottle of this stuff.  It made my cough &amp; dry throat even worse so that I got very little sleep.  I&#039;ve taken it for 3 nights, each night with the same result, I wish I would have read reviews beforehand, I definitely would not have bought this.""",1.0,3
Fluticasone / salmeterol,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Extremely helpful in reducing my need for nebulizer in the winter. I seem to have more energy too. Took it years ago,  now have gone made the switch back from another inhaled steroid that didn&#039;t work as well.  

The asthma related death scares me. But I&#039;m young and healthy for the most part.""",10.0,7
Allegra-D 12 Hour,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I was prescribed this medication several years ago for allergies. I was told to take it twice a day. It was effective; however, it did cause insomnia to the point the doctor instructed me to take it once a day. It also gave me headaches the first few days taking it. Other then that, it was highly effective.""",7.0,4
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""It works ! After taking seneca for quite a few years it stopped working. Plugged  up, cramps. Doctor put me on linzess and each morning I take it 2.5 hours before I leave to work. Usually flushes me out 3-4 times withing 30 minute period of time.""",9.0,36
Lodine,Osteoarthritis,"""This is working better than any other nsaid I have tried.  I feel good.""",9.0,18
Carvedilol,Left Ventricular Dysfunction,"""My LVEF was about 20 when I started on Coreg following a massive heart attack.  I have used Coreg since it first came on the market.  I take 100 mg daily with no side effects.  My LVEF is now between 30 and 35.  My heart attack was 21 years ago.
Coreg has been a &quot;silver bullet&quot; for me.""",10.0,43
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am 18 and had my first child 18 months ago. I started Loestrin to prevent pregnancy. I am a week into my second pack. The first 2 weeks I had some nausea and I am still getting bloating and sore breasts but other than that it has been good. My periods were always light and the first period I had while using Loestrin 24 Fe was 3 days of pantyliner, light bleeding and very very mild cramping, which was reassuring but not annoying. I would recommend.""",9.0,0
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I love it!  I have been on it for 4 months now without any complications (yet)!  I have even skipped my period for one month without any spots or irregular blood saying hi.  I don&#039;t feel it during sex and my partner haven&#039;t felt it either.  
I used to be on the Pill before and the  transition was quite easy.  The only thing that annoyed me was that I got quite a few pimples the first  month,  but it got under control using good products and trying not to eat too much dairy products.  My skin is back to normal now.  
It feels so good not to think about remembering the pill every day!  Its just every 3 week!  I have an app on my phone to remind me when to take out.""",10.0,3
Zovirax Cream,Cold Sores,"""When I feel a cold sore coming on (tingle) I rub it on and it stops the outbreak. Only thing is it tastes horrible; sometimes it&#039;s hard not to rub your lips around the mouth without getting some in.""",9.0,29
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""It&#039;s good pain killer but do not use to much. Always talk to your doctor if you start talking to much.""",10.0,14
Zoloft,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I have obsessive compulsive disorder that seems to be increasing under the influence of Zoloft.  If I miss a dose I have a really bad day, so I try not to.  The Zoloft has helped my depression significantly though, so that is some relief.  It is not the right medicine for me. """,5.0,25
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""my husband had a seizure and went into heart failure and died after taking amrix  for two days.""",1.0,71
Exforge,High Blood Pressure,"""Exforge worked well for me in controlling my blood pressure. On Exforge my blood pressure would be ideal, 125/75. The main problem I had was fatigue and reduced energy. I&#039;m a serious cyclist and know that Exforge suppressed my physical strength. It appears it&#039;s the amlodipine component that does it. Trying Azor now.""",8.0,38
Tramadol,Pain,"""I am currently taking Norco 10/325 for neck and lower back disc problem. It works right away but is short term. I tried Tramadol 50mg and found it takes awhile to kick in and makes me feel sluggish. I also had to take more than instructed to get similar relief which gave me a headache. Please be careful as the withdrawl effects are very unpleasant and make you sick. I am staying with the Norco, as it works for me.""",6.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""First time taking birth control pills. Not even a week I lasted. I read reviews online to see what the side effects consisted of. I was convinced that you know &quot;Everyone reacts differently&quot; so I went ahead and gave it a shot. Within the week of taking these pills my side effects were:
-Knee pain on both sides
-Acne (another main reason why I wanted to get on it is so my acne would ease down)
-Migraines
-Depression 
-Body aches
-Allergic reaction (I began to see large itchy red patches around my body)
Overall I couldn&#039;t bare it any longer and immediately had to see a doctor. I never write horrible reviews on anything but I think it&#039;s fair to share my experience for other first timers too.""",1.0,8
Bupropion,Bipolar Disorde,"""My last medication Velafaxine stopped working thank God! I was on it for four months and in that time I gained more than fifty lbs. Seasonal depression, dry mouth, unsociable, and had no interest. I started Bupropion HCL tabs to 150 and had a few side affects. The one that was so hard has stayed is restless sleep that wakes me up really early. Dry mouth, shaking in the morning, constipation, drowsiness and I expect these should go away. But sleeping will be the hardest. I feel happy, doing projects, want to be with people, energetic, I&#039;m back to charity running. And the weight is starting to come off. I was close to eating nothing with the other med. Give this a try. Gave my life back.""",9.0,23
Oxazepam,Anxiety,"""My doctor prescribed oxazepam for me for chronic insomnia back in the 1970s. He said it was less addictive than prescribing a sleeping pill for me. I take one 15mg capsule about an hour before bedtime. Most of the time, that is sufficient but occasionally, if I&#039;ve still been unable to get to sleep within a couple of hours, my prescription calls for a second 15 mg capsule. That definitely does the job. I wake up the next morning with no hangover effect. This medication has been effective and a lifesaver for me. Now, however, I&#039;m going on Medicare and none of the drug plans includes oxazepam so I&#039;m reluctantly going to ask my doctor to prescribe something similar which is in a plan and hope that it works as well.""",10.0,56
Meclizine,Vertig,"""I started taking this at the suggestion I read that 90 % of phobias start w the inner ear (google it) and I had been having ear issues.  I was diagnosed with mineres diseases but also have agorophobia and anxiety too which often accompany ear issues. This doesn&#039;t cure anything but after being dizzy 24/7 for 2 straight weeks I went back on it. I went off it because it gave me headaches. But I am very anti med but taking this really helps me to about 70percent less dizzy""",9.0,38
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I was prescribed Adipex by my doctor 9/18/17 and so far so good. I do not own a scale so I am waiting on my monthly doctor visit so that he may monitor my weight loss. The first day I felt like I could run a Marathon and I did not at a thing that day, but drank a lot of water. The next couple days to a week it evened out a little better not as hyper, but enough energy to function. I am taking the 37.5 I take a a half of a pill in the morning and a half in the afternoon as prescribed by my doctor. Your doc may prescribe differently, but this does make the effects of the drug easier to handle. I started off at 250lbs ( I hate to admit) and being only 5&#039;3 I feel terrible about my weight. I want to be at 130 when finished""",10.0,19
Tikosyn,Arrhythmia,"""In persistent Atrial Fibrillation for 11 months being switched around between various doses and combinations of metoprolol and diltiazem for rate control without success.  Converted on second dose of Tikosyn and had absolutely no problems with dosing in hospital other than a little headache on first dose.  I never knew how bad I felt in Atrial Fibrillation until normal sinus rhythm restored.  Check with your doctor about this medicine.  They have a great program to insure safety medicine loading (although three days in the hospital CAN get a little boring!).""",10.0,87
Pimozide,Tourette's Syndrome,"""I took Orap in my early 20s. My tics were minimal and I only needed Clonidine in my early 30s. I&#039;m having a bout right now and am so scared to take the Orap again due to the side effects I&#039;ve read up on. Don&#039;t know if I should just wait it out or what. I&#039;ve been stuck in my hose since the end if January. Can&#039;t take the stares.""",9.0,10
Effexor XR,Depression,"""Easy to use!""",10.0,11
Gabapentin,Pain,"""I had a severe allergic reaction. I awoke with slight leg pain and my legs felt weak and heavy. It got worse throughout the day. The next morning, I had severe leg pain and struggled to walk. I had to pull my legs into my vehicle. When I informed my pharmacist, she advised to cease gabapentin immediately and to see my doctor. The symptoms improved over a week, less pain and could walk normally. My legs still feel weak and heavy and I get random stabbing leg pain. Last time I took it was 1.5 years ago.""",2.0,3
Gabapentin,Neuropathic Pain,"""I was first placed on 100 mg gabapetin  three times a day to help relieve nerve pain shooting down my arm due to the assumption that there was an issue in my neck. Once the C5/6 herniation was confirmed by an MRI my neurologist increased this amount to 300 mg three times a day. I have noticed a great deal in decrease in the nerve pain but still feel about 30 percent especially when it wears off does to does. I can also still feel a great deal of the muscle spasms through the gabapentin and regular narcotics do not touch the residual pain. I was also placed on Diazapam (Valium) to help with the nerve pain. It helps to some degree but not entirely.""",7.0,15
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I was prescribed phentermine/Adipex for weight loss after I discussed with my doctor my lack of energy being a full time single working mother and time and motivation were really my issues contributing to my weight. She said this would give me the motivation and &quot;want&quot; to exercise and is an appetite suppressant. Those two things are very true. I work a desk job and cannot exercise until evening so that is hard. Day 1 and 2 I was on the go all day and felt fantastic, full of energy, and very happy. Day 3 I had several negative side effects of high blood pressure, heart pounding, fatigue, insomnia. Day 4 I had the dose cut in half by my doctor. Today is Friday, day 5, and I have lost 9.5 pounds since Monday. Hoping to see more loss but slower!""",9.0,80
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started taking Loestrin 24 Fe because I didn&#039;t want anymore kids. To my surprise my periods became nonexistent and it also cleared my acne. Before starting the pill my period was normal (3-5 days of flow and bleeding was normal to light by the last day) and I had mild breakouts but keep in mind, I have always suffered from these breakouts. Well after being on the pill for about 2 months my skin was clear and I didn&#039;t have a period. I stayed on the pill for about 3 years. I did have severe mood swings and my breast size did increase just a little. I never gained weight, in fact, I actually gained 5lbs after stopping the pill. I was taken of the pill because I&#039;ve been having swelling reactions which my doctor thinks is being caused by the pill.""",8.0,1
Tretinoin,Acne,"""I experienced a really bad stress breakout on my face, chest and back. I was on an antibiotic for a bit and it did nothing. I finally saw a dermatologist and she prescribed me Atralin. After about two weeks of consistent use, I started seeing results. I now have been using it for about 6 months and am so happy with the results. It cleared up the acne on my back permanently, and I went from having big cysts on my face to now only a few blackheads once in  awhile, and I don&#039;t use it everyday anymore. My chest was the worst, and it cleared up cysts that I had struggled with for MONTHS, and even helped to lighten the red marks they left behind, although they are still somewhat visible. Overall I really liked this product.""",9.0,41
Haloperidol,Psychosis,"""I was prescribed haldol when I went in patient for borderline personality disorder. Though haldol does help with my anger and agitation as well as suspiciousness and paranoia, it makes me so restless that I&#039;m crying and would rather die than suffer like that. It makes me pace around constantly and I can&#039;t sleep because I HAVE to walk around and move my legs. I was also prescribed trileptal while I was there, which in conjunction with the haldol, makes me get such blurred vision that I&#039;m walking into things and can&#039;t function. I stopped taking trileptal due to the side effects of taking it with the haldol and was put on lamictal which had no side effects. My outpatient psychiatrist has since taken me off the haldol due to the restlessness.""",5.0,11
Differin,Acne,"""I started getting acne in my early 20&#039;s and by 27 I was suffering from cystic acne.. In total I&#039;d say I&#039;ve tried 20 or more treatments without improving. I did two courses of accutane without improvement... about a year later I went to a new dermatologist and was prescribed differin gel. After three months my face was perfect.. no acne, no scars. Don&#039;t even judge it for two months... waiting isn&#039;t fun but discouragement can lead to quitting... don&#039;t quit you won&#039;t regret it... my skin did get dry and sensitive but got better within a month or so... don&#039;t scrub, use excessive products and use moisturizer... seriously perfect skin!!""",10.0,33
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I started this drug ten years ago and gave rave reviews then so would like to again. I was able to manage my FM through diet, exercise and adequate sleep through most of my 20&#039;s. One day I pushed myself too hard at work, and I got to what I call &quot;final stage&quot;. Half hour after getting a shot of Dilodid in the ER I was still crying and writhing. Doctor came in and sat down looking worried. &quot;There&#039;s probably nothing more you can do for me.&quot; I said &quot;No, there&#039;s not.&quot; She sent me home with maximum doses of every painkiller on the planet-nothing got rid of the deep burning aching pain. It hurt to stand, sit, walk, lie down. I laid in bed for days not knowing what to do. I tried Lyrica. That pain has been gone ever since. I got my life back.""",10.0,67
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I started bc when I was 15 for acne and I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about a year. I woke up every morning sick to my stomach, I had no appetite most days, and my acne only sort of improved. My insurance switched and so I switched bc to bc for a few months straight. I went from a knockoff, to sprintec, to knockoff of that etc. All helped with the nausea a little more, not too much with my acne, and a few made me very depressed. I switched to previfem and I have been on it continuously for around 2 years now. It makes me feel so normal that the first few weeks on it I was scared it wasn&#039;t working. Not pregnant. No acne. I have my cycle down to the exact hour. Would recommend for young girls who don&#039;t react well to combo packs.""",10.0,3
Lupron Depot,Uterine Fibroids,"""I love that it completely stopped my outrageous heavy bleeding, which in turn made me anemic.  So I am happy for that.  However, the only side effect that I am experiencing is super dry skin on my arms, neck and face...I feel it is aging me overnight.  Some constipation, and not really hot flashes but warm spells every now and then.  Can&#039;t wait for surgery to get my hormones back to work.""",8.0,42
Sertraline,Depression,"""After changing jobs I was feeling depressed and was having anxiety attacks. Although Zoloft worked, and the first day or so were fine, I experienced intense prolonged anxiety in the remaining days of the first week. There were a couple of days there when it was relentless and extremely difficult to deal with. I&#039;m on day 6 now and it seems to have passed. I get the odd pang but it goes away reasonably quickly. I feel calmer and more relaxed. Much less likely to react to little things. I do feel like my sex drive has dropped and it is harder to orgasm. I have a slight dizzy feeling that&#039;s manageable (I hope it goes away). I also commonly have a dry mouth. Lost my appetite. Haven&#039;t felt like exercising. Only 1 week in.""",8.0,72
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was taking this medication for two years and I never had any problems with it whatsoever. I started it mainly to regulate my period because I was very irregular. With the Syronx, I had a period every month. At first it would start on Sunday and go to the next Sunday, then it went to Wednesday night-Sunday night. I never had any moodiness, acne, weight gain or any side effects from it. Unfortunately my doctor made me stop using it due to &quot;high blood pressure&quot; I always take my blood pressure at home and it is usually 134/80. Of course it is going to be high at a doctors office. I am now on a all hormones pill called Nora-Be which I started yesterday morning. Not sure how I feel about not having an off week for the &quot;sugar pills.&quot;""",9.0,3
Propranolol,Panic Disorde,"""I want to share my experience in hopes it will help someone else. I am 55 and have been prescribed this drug since I was 23. Like many of you, I unwittingly discovered my severe panic in public speaking situations at the worst of times. At a presentation. I bombed it bad. Runaway heartbeat, profuse sweating, high pitched voice. I thought my career was over. This had never happened to me before. By sheer grace of God I saw a Dr who prescribed Inderall LA. I tried it out in medium pressure situations and it worked great. I ventured out to higher pressure situations with great results.  I now own a company with 60 employees.  If performance anxiety is your problem, this is worth a shot. Be aware it might not be your only problem. Good luck""",8.0,3
Meloxicam,ibromyalgia,"""I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few years ago. I have taken several different medicines over the years. I was taking Cymbalta and loved it. But it was Killing my liver. So I Had to Stop! I was given Mobic and have really liked the way it has helped my pains! I am concerned about my stomach and liver effects, so I don&#039;t take Mobic every day. I take 15mg at a time about 2-3 times a week. This helps me. Hopefully it will help you too.""",9.0,64
Lyrica,Neuralgia,"""The only medicine on the market that truly worked for me.  I suffered a gunshot wound to the head that penetrated through the brain and hit the spinal cord. Lyrica is the only medicine that controls the pain to a near 0/10. Unbelievable medicine for nerve pain without all the horrible side effects of Neurontin.""",10.0,70
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""It seems that using Abreva is a hit and miss for me. I always apply it at the first sign of tingling. Last time I used it, it stopped the Cold Sore immediately. This time, didn&#039;t have an ounce of affect! My optional cure when I realise the Abreva is not going to work is Carmex. Amazing!""",5.0,4
Sertraline,Depression,"""I had Social Anxiety, and depression and some OCD thoughts, but on Zoloft after the first day taking it I had a clear mind, and I feel free and in control of my life. Some side effects though mild for me was feeling tired on the first day only, and not being able to fall asleep at night, but overall no side effects over here. But I am only on Day 2.""",9.0,65
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""My Dr. Prescribed Sprintec for hormonal imbalance, PMDD. (I&#039;m 42) I take active pills for 3 Mos. Before I have a period. The first 3-4 days during the first week I get very 
nauseous a hour after taking. I started taking my pills at night and crackers help too. My breasts have doubled in cup size (not a bad thing) and are swollen and sensitive. I&#039;m hoping this subsides after my breast stop growing. I have also gained 8-10#. My Dr. Prescribed a water pill to help reduce swelling. I think I may need a stronger RX. (I have gone off Sprintec in the past and the 8-10 #&#039;s drop off in a month or less) Sprintec helps a great deal with my 
symptoms which include: Mood swings, headache, backache, painful cramps, depression.""",8.0,2
Phentermine / topiramate,Obesity,"""Been on Qsymia for 2weeks (trial) and as of right now I am on the 7.5 dosage. It does cut my appetite some but I am having trouble losing weight on it . I have been eating healthy &amp; counting my daily calorie intake. I have also been exercising 6days a week. I have a little headache everyday with constant dry mouth and fatigue . If any one has any tips on how I can lose more weight please comment . Thank you . I will continue to update with my progress .""",3.0,11
Zoloft,Postpartum Depression,"""A game-changer for me and as a result, my family. I felt panicked, angry and had racing thoughts. Within a few days I was more calm, within weeks I was relaxed and could think rationally rather than be anxious. I&#039;ve continued to take it as I just feel so much better as a result.""",10.0,22
Copaxone,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have been on Copaxone for 14 years.  I have been fortunate in not having any more major flare ups and have remained fairly stable.  I do have the tiredness and lack of energy at times, but sometimes feel so good I can almost forget I have MS.  The first 12 years were the 20 mg daily injections and had the usual problems with site injection lumps and itching.  I was changed to the 40 mg 3 times per week approximately two years ago and recently went to two injections per week because the insurance coverage is changing.  I am going from my regular insurance to Medicare with a supplemental plan and will not have to pay $4,000 per year out of pocket.  In my opinion I felt the best doing the 20 mg daily than taking 40 mg 3 times/week.""",8.0,37
Actonel,Osteoporosis,"""I took Actonel, as directed, for four months.  Each time, my body ached so badly that I could barely walk and had to take time off from work.  I took myself off the medication because I just couldn&#039;t function.  I go back to my doctor tomorrow.  I&#039;m sure I&#039;ll be scolded.""",3.0,82
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""My Favorite medicine. I have tried other pain relievers, including Vicodin, but nothing takes the pain away more than Flexeril. It is never had any serious side effects for me and I have even been able to take it while at work to improve my performance when my back would flare up. Best time to take it is right before bed because it puts me right to sleep when I needed to and I wake up feeling no pain at all.""",10.0,22
Ketorolac,Pain,"""Didn&#039;t do anything for my pain! This stuffs is rubbish.""",2.0,1
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had this in my arm for three months first month no bleeding second month bleeding for one week third month I have been on my period from Nov 5 2015 until Now ..and its almost Dec. My life feels like it is going downhill, my boyfriend mad because I made the choice without him and we can&#039;t even have sex because of the bleeding and my doctor said wait until Feb for removal.  I feel like I&#039;m going to pass out before then and  I just can&#039;t take it any more""",1.0,6
Cefuroxime,Otitis Media,"""I had the worst and most painful experience of my freakin life having a double ear infection. I went to my local urgent care and the doctor prescribed Amoxicillin, &amp;this made it SO MUCH WORSE. After 8 days of the amoxicillin, I was hysterically crying from the pain. So I went back to urgent care and saw a different doctor, he prescribed me Cefuroxime &amp; some ear drops. I am on day 4 of this antibiotic and the pain is nothing like it was before, but I am still feeling it. Frankly, I&#039;ve had a broken nose, too many sinus infections to count, etc. and NOTHING compares to the severity of the pain that this ear infection caused me. I am still in pain but just not as much. THE BEST ADVICE I CAN GIVE is a warm compress or ice pack to help with pain.""",6.0,2
Mirtazapine,Insomnia,"""Prescribed mirtazapine 30 mg for insomnia. First night I fell asleep in 20 minutes. &quot;Slept&quot; all night, not a &quot;good nights sleep.&quot; Had strange dreams. Woke up but couldn&#039;t open eyes. No energy, hard to get out of bed, slurred speech, couldn&#039;t walk straight. Didn&#039;t leave couch all day. At 2 am (2nd night) took 15mg, asleep in 20 minutes. Dog woke me up at 8:30 am, could barely get up, couldn&#039;t walk straight, dropped &amp; broke dish(never do that), stumbled back to bed, had a very tiring dream. Woke up at 12:30 pm, can&#039;t get up, can&#039;t open eyes. Its 4:34 pm and I&#039;m still on couch. Feel like a zombie, no energy, feeling mood swings and more depressed. No way I could drive car. Will try 7.5 mg tonight. My last attempt with this medicine.""",1.0,51
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""It worked like magic on my urinary tract infection. It is great and I didn&#039;t have any side effects.""",10.0,51
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""About a month ago me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex. We are only 19 and not ready to be parents so I did some research and found plan b as an option. Still I was scared because it was only our first time... I bought it that same day about 5 hours later I took it. I really thought it wasn&#039;t going to work, and about a week later I started feeling like crap. I started spotting, I felt bloated along with being gassy, breast tenderness, cramps, headaches and nausea. I was freaking out when I saw all of those were signs of pregnancy. I was sooo stressed but then my period came. So DO NOT STRESS or look up anything to freak you out! It&#039;s not worth all of it.. let God do his job and you&#039;ll be fine..""",2.0,18
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""First off, would like to say that I have and always have had severe ADHD and have been on Adderal XR 30mg since it first came out 15 yrs ago at 30mg.   Always had my psych trying to get me to try Vyvanse and turned it down until last week when I realized over the last 2 years my Adderall seemed not to be working and would wear off by 1pm every day and still scattered.

Was highly apprehensive at first and started out at 60mg on Vyvanse to begin and likely will be at 70 next Dr visit.

Vyvanse has been a true god send for my condition and a miracle drug 4 me.  Can think clearly for first time in years and accomplish goals at work and home and much longer lasting- I highly recommend - downside is it takes about 2 hours to fully start working.""",10.0,17
Minocycline,Acne,"""Excellent! It cleared up my skin immediately and now I don&#039;t even think about it any more which is such a huge relief. My dermatologist gave it to me for 2 months, so my time is almost up, and I&#039;m not sure if I need to get more or if I&#039;ll be clear now. It&#039;s so nice to have great skin again!!""",10.0,8
Amitriptyline,Pain,"""Have been taking 10mg for 4 &amp; half weeks. Third week in felt fine with less pain. Now severe  stomach cramps &amp; back pain has returned. Unsure if I should continue with them.""",6.0,20
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""My boyfriend and I had protected sex just yesterday (Friday, January 29, 2016). He used a condom--as usual. But, this time, unfortunately, the condom came off--either while he was still penetrated or after he pulled out. This scared us both so much, because there&#039;s a very high chance that semen could had entered my vaginal tract and went further into my reproductive system. He didn&#039;t want to take the risk, so he decided for us to immediately go to out and buy Plan B One Step. I took the pill, with not water, but Canada Dry ginger ale, about one hour after we had sex. I waited two hours to expect symptoms, and still haven&#039;t experienced any, except for fatigue. It&#039;s been about 12 hours now today. I&#039;m wondering if I&#039;m going to have symptoms""",5.0,1
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I normally take xanax to get off to sleep, but here lately I have been taking it in the day time as well, because I get panicky through the day now as well. Wish this anxiety would just go away and stay away. Have an appointment with a psychologist but I really don&#039;t think it is psychological.""",7.0,18
Leuprolide,Prostate Cance,"""I started Eligard in 2006 and it worked well until 2012. I started taking Casodex with the Eligard injections and that worked well until early 2014. I came off the Casodex at that time and continued to take the Eligard with my PSA back up to 7.1 and cancer mets to my T3, T4 spine. I had radiation to my spine and now waiting for financial assistance on new medicine.""",9.0,16
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I received the Liletta IUD on March 1, 2017. For the first two days, I had severe cramping but no bleeding. However, since having it in, I have experienced almost every side effect, except losing my hair. I also think that it has moved out of place because at times, I can feel it and it is painful. Especially, during my periods. I am considering having it removed.""",5.0,2
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""Hello! I was just prescribed this today..so day one. I was not sure about this combo of drugs but when the doc said it help with appetite control AND anxiety, I thought great! 2 Birds with one stone.  :-D I am 56 years old 5&#039;3&quot; and 160 lbs. UGH! I told the new doc that I have thyroid issues and wanted a blood test. And that I had always been able to lose weight in the past when I wanted to. I was a former personal trainer in my 20&#039;s but with my old age here I can&#039;t seem to lose it no matter how hard I try! He mentioned Wellbutrin was part of the compound... and I was good with it since I had taken this in the past.  Will keep you updated.""",1.0,1
Viibryd,Depression,"""I have been on different antidepressants for over 25 years with prozac being the best for me until...Viibryd. This medicine was great! I had a lot of energy and lots of positive feelings. The only negative was that if I forgot to take it for a day I became very tired. I highly recommend it to you! It is expensive, about $150 a month. I got it for free because I was in a clinical trial for it. What is $5 a day to feel great!""",10.0,46
Sertraline,Depression,"""I absolutely love Zoloft. It took my panic attacks away on 150mg. But I had 40 pound weight gain, sexual side effects, no orgasm, lack of interest, very tired all the time. I could sleep any time of day, I&#039;m a 22 year old female just stopped it to try Viibryd.""",7.0,9
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the nexplanon implant in March of 2015. I chose the implant because unlike every other form of birth control (except the iud), you don&#039;t have to remember to do anything. It just sits in your arm and does it&#039;s thing. I started bleeding about a week after I got it and have bled every day since March 31. Its September 24th today. I have an appointment tomorrow to get it taken out and on something else. The only way that this BC was effective is that I didn&#039;t get pregnant (because who wants to have sex when you&#039;re always bleeding...). I had high hopes for Nexplanon and I really wouldn&#039;t recommend that anyone get it.""",2.0,8
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had a pretty good experience with this birth control. I didn&#039;t experience any mood swings or weight gain. I actually lost a bit of weight the two times I switched to Kariva from a different birth control. Overall I felt better on this birth control than any other that I have taken. The big issue that I had is that after taking it for a couple of months I would get breakthrough bleeding in the middle of the month. The bleeding would last so long that it pretty much a second period. It was a bit frustrating being on your period for half of the month. It might have decreased my sex-drive a bit too.""",8.0,1
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had Implanon inserted in December 08. I have only great things to say about it! About a month after it was inserted I had slight break through bleeding for about seven days. Other than that I haven&#039;t had any bleeding and have felt fine. No mood swings (that I am aware of). I feel great and it works GREAT!""",1.0,136
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I have had acne since I was 12, and I have tried anything and everything you can think of as far as prescription oral antibiotics, topical medications, and have spent thousands of dollars on products that swore they would clear your skin in 30 days.. Ya right! Epiduo has been the only thing that had cleared my skin. I started it 6 weeks before my wedding and my skin was perfect! I get so many compliments on my skin now and I thought that would never happen! Epiduo worked 90 time better then Accutane did for me, and without all of the horrible side effects! I recommend to try it for at least 60 days! The only reason I gave it a 9 is because my skin did get very dry and irritated the first month, other then that I love it!""",9.0,8
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""At 45yrs old, I have had challenges well over 35 yrs. My GI Dr. wanted a more natural approach for me, but it just didn&#039;t work. Today I took 290 mgs and within 2-3 hrs I was in the bathroom. It was comfortable but watery and loose. I&#039;m okay with that verses the bearing down or squirming during a &quot;movement&quot;. I only have samples but will ask for a prescription from Dr. asap. I pray my insurance picks up majority of bill. But I&#039;m willing to save and make sacrifices. Best of luck. Oh and I took it at 10am on a Sun /off day.""",9.0,35
Loratadine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""It takes hours and hours to kick in. I even took 2 to speed up my relief and 3 hours later I&#039;m still suffering. Zyrtec works within 30 min and lasts 24 hours. I will never take claritin again when I need immediate relief.""",1.0,3
Homatropine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""This medication was perscriped as treatment for flu, to be taken only before bed to keep my cough from preventing me from getting rest.  It very effectively suppressed the cough so I could sleep.  I did seem to be bothered a little more by dreams that woke me, but not cough.""",9.0,54
Levetiracetam,Seizures,"""I have been taking 2000 mg of Keppra a day for about 8 years now. I think that it is working good. I even took it when I was pregnant and thank goodness my baby came out fine.  Think that there needs to be other information for woman who may want to have a child but are afraid to have a child due to seizures.""",8.0,26
Citalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been on this medication for 2 years now. This has helped me so much. It&#039;s been two years since I have had an anxiety attack and been severely depressed. I am so much happier and have so much more energy. I don&#039;t know where I would be without it. It has turned my life around 180.""",10.0,88
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""When I started taking Phentermine I weighed 183 lbs.  Within 4 months I got down to 148. It is crucial that you take the time while on Phentermine to change your life style.  Learn to cook healthy meals...work with a nutritionist, and a personal trainer if you can swing it.  Change needs to come from within you!""",8.0,56
Abilify,Autism,"""My autistic 12 year old son was put on a low dose of Abilify in August 2012 to help with mood swings and anxiety.  His emotions stabilized beautifully, but he gained an excessive amount of weight and an extreme increase in appetite. In a matter of 5 months he went from  100 pounds to 139 pounds.  We&#039;ve had to stop the Abilify and find an alternative so we can work on getting him to a healthier BMI.""",5.0,78
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""After 47 years of smoking, I quit, with the aid of Chantix, on December 1st, 2013.  It is now seven months that I have been smoke free and I honestly do not miss it.  In the past, I tried pills, gum, e-cigarettes, patches, hypnotism....all without success.  I am truly amazed by this product and thankful that it was recommended to me.""",10.0,61
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""You know, nothing in life is perfect..and as addicts we should know. Suboxone, like any medication has its ticks. Constipation, sleepiness, that&#039;s my side effects. However, would I trade that for the lying, stealing, anxiety, ocd, withdrawal worries, etc etc? My answer is NO. Hell NO. I struggled and fought on my own thinking I could manage my addiction myself for 10 long years. Through 2 births, my husbands 12 deployments, that was the hardest 10 years of my life. It&#039;s nice to know life doesn&#039;t have to be that difficult and that with Suboxone as a tool, not a fix-all thing, I&#039;m gonna make it. Life with Suboxone is much better than life without it. Period. ( bought off friends during those 10 years as a detox, but been on maintenance 21mth)""",10.0,51
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""Just finished my first week lost 7 pounds no side efffects so far should I go to the higher dosage? Need to loss another 20 or so""",10.0,27
Allopurinol,Gout,"""I have had gout on and off for a few years now, I was prescribed Allopurinol by my GP. It took a month or so before I really worked well. I can really say it has done the trick for me.""",9.0,6
Azithromycin,Sinusitis,"""Took this drug (5 day dose) for a sinus infection. It did clear up the infection but the side effects were horrible. I got dizzy, had a horrible headache, felt nauseous and at one point even vomited. Each day was agonizing, and I think I could have taken something else easier on the body for a minor sinus infection. I finished my last dose two days ago but I&#039;m still feeling the dizziness. I hope it goes away soon.""",6.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,None,"""I am in love with this because just had spotting my first month and didn&#039;t get my period but other than that I&#039;m in love.""",8.0,6
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""Have never taken anything better for pain, and have tryed them all highly recommend them.10mg every 4 hours""",10.0,31
Gabapentin,Pain,"""Doesn`t seem to be working for my back and leg pain (sciatica).""",1.0,22
Tri-Sprintec,Acne,"""Terrible pill. It was recommended to me FOR my acne and made it worse. Also, be ready to cry ALL THE TIME for no reason at all.""",1.0,4
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,None,"""Adderall XR is a helpful drug.  I have taken it and Adderall before the XR form for 11 years.  This drug has helped me with severe depression also.  I am 28 years old and being treated for &quot;adult ADHD&quot; and depression.""",9.0,5
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking this on 3/14/15 my weight was 196 today 3/17 I am at 191.  The only side effects I have his a little dry mouth &amp; a tingly head.  My appetite has gone way down and I have lots of energy.  I have not added any exercise as of yet.  I will take it faithfully for the next 26 days as it says only do it for 30 days then take 2 weeks off.  We shall see.  So far so good.""",10.0,1
Ditropan,Overactive Bladde,"""I took this for bladder spasms when I had a stent put into my ureter when I had a kidney stone.  It provided a great deal of relief from the painful bladder spasms.  I did not notice any side effects.""",10.0,45
Jolivette,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Jolivette for almost 2 months. My doctor prescribed it because my blood is thin and I have uterine fibroids so he wanted a progesterone only birth control to stop my period. So far I&#039;ve have had 2 periods that came at the time they were supposed to. I haven&#039;t experienced spotting. My period is a lot heavier but I&#039;m on iron supplements as well. The goal was for me to take a birth control that would stop me from having a period, but that has not been successful. Other than me still having a period I feel fine. I will say every other birth control that I&#039;ve ever tried made me nauseous. This one does not. My face has been breaking out a little more than usual but I&#039;m still trying to figure out whether or not the birth control is the culprit.""",7.0,17
Oxymetazoline,Nasal Congestion,"""This medicine is very effective at first glance but it is quite addictive. I suffer from asthma and always congested nose. Still my nose was never too congested to have to use these so I limited the use only when I had a cold. I had a lung infection about a year ago and had to take antibiotics and this for about 2 weeks. When I tried to quit it, my nose would get more congested then when I was sick. I thought this would go away within 1 or 2 days. Finally, I had to go back to using the spray again and I was hooked. I have been trying to minimize the use of it but every time I quit, it causes that horrible congestion without me having ANY cold or flu.""",1.0,11
Biaxin,Bronchitis,"""I started Biaxin for Bronchitis 3 nights ago. By the next day I noticed some improvement in my chest congestion, but it&#039;s been 3 days and I still have a congested cough. I would have thought it would be somewhat better by now. It&#039;s the weekend so there&#039;s not much I can do. If I still have the chest congestion on Monday I&#039;m going back to the Dr. Overall though there is an improvement.""",7.0,27
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I had about 25 pounds to lose so my doctor prescribed Contrave. I was super excited to try it! I took it for two days and woke up the second day with the worst migraine of my life and vomiting.  I stopped taking it but felt ill (nauseous) for the rest of the week. That Saturday I got a fever. My Tuesday my fever had spiked to 103 and I was vomiting with a headache. I went to the ER and my liver enzymes had shot through the roof (almost 400). The doctors think I got Hepatitis from this medication.  I have been so sick, nauseous, fever, chills, body aches, fatigue, headaches.  I was a totally healthy (although a little overweight) 40 year old female who doesn&#039;t drink or do any drugs who got seriously I&#039;ll on this medication.""",1.0,23
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Avaine for a month now. Everything is fine, expect for the fact that I might have missed my period. This is my first time using birth control, but I&#039;m assuming that this is just part of starting out. Avaine otherwise has been great.""",7.0,2
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I took the Suprep as directed in two doses the evening before my Colonoscopy.
Very nasty taste it took me close to an hour to finish, I felt like throwing up, but lucky for me I didn&#039;t. Well I waited and waited to no avail. Had a massive headache, so bad! Bloating and the noises in my intestines were so bad even my dog got scared and started to bark. I still had not gone to bathroom yet and took the other half at 2:00am in the morning, by this time I was feeling so bad from lack of sleep and the headache I lay up in bed not meaning to fall a sleep and when I woke I was covered in the brown stuff, I was 8 hours in before this stuff worked. My Colonoscopy had to be cancelled due to not being clear in time. It just didn&#039;t work for me.""",2.0,6
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Condom came off. Took Plan B about 48hrs later. Was super stressed. About a day before I was supposed to get my period, started having cramps, dizziness and  breast tenderness. Long story short my period was a day late but I got it none the less. It&#039;s terrible when you&#039;re so stressed out and thinking you&#039;re pregnant. The pill does work. My cramps are terrible though. I felt the side effects 6-7 days after taking the pill as well.""",9.0,47
Femring,,"""I have been on this medicine since 1998 and as long I as I replace it on time, there are no issues. Even at 53 if it is not replaced on time, I start getting agitated and hot flashes start in. I always joke that it is not for my benefit that I take this, but it is for the benefit of those that are around me that I do. My only gripe is the outrageous expense.""",10.0,27
Cymbalta,Bipolar Disorde,"""This is the 2nd time using this medicine. The 1st time it rid me of the severe depressive cycle I was in, but the mania crept back in very slowly so I didn&#039;t notice it until it was too late. And by late, I mean &quot;all over the place&quot; so I stopped taking it. This time around I am taking it coupled with Lamictal. The cycles are normalizing now after just over 2 months. Want to add that I put myself on a sleeping schedule and use medicine if I need it after 20 minutes of no sleep. This sleep program has helped tremendously.""",9.0,25
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""I took this nearly 22 hours ago and I am still feeling the effects - extremely drowsy.  Be sure not to take this before driving...""",2.0,11
Clonazepam,Hyperekplexia,"""Clonazepam helped me live a &quot;normal&quot; life. After several months of trial and error on the dosing, I was able to walk, hear a loud noise, be touched, etc. AND REMAIN UPRIGHT! The downside is that I now sleep approximately 4 hours more per day than before, which took much adjustment. Overall I&#039;d say the benefits outweigh the problems exponentially.  During and since my second pregnancy while on the medicine, something has changed and I no longer live a &quot;normal&quot; life, but I still live a much higher quality of life.  Despite many adjustments to the dosing and scheduling in the last 5 years, I have never regained the freedoms of the first 15 years on the medicine.  I am currently back to the trial and error phase of finding the best treatment.""",9.0,7
Depakote,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have Bipolar 1 rapid cycling and life was hell. Manic episodes were a little intense but the depression is what really killed me. It got worse and worse over time to the point I felt numb to the world. Life sucked and I wanted out. After taking many medications that didn&#039;t work (Abilify and Lithium to name a few) so I ended up in a mental hospital where they finally gave me Depakote. It literally SAVED MY LIFE!! I feel normal and stable for the first time in my life and I couldn&#039;t be happier. Im enjoying every second of my life now. God bless this drug (:""",10.0,80
Sodium chloride,Nasal Congestion,"""I have used it two separate times and both times I have ended up with a severe sore throat, and laryngitis.  Something I did not have before use. I blame it on the Ayr dripping down the back of my throat.  I followed directions exactly.""",1.0,1
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""So for not getting pregnant, this option is great. However, if you&#039;re hoping to be a lucky one who does not have undesirable menstrual changes, think again. Most women have issues with this aspect and I am not an exception. I&#039;ve had the implant for a full year now. I have not stopped bleeding at all.. Some days are lighter than others, but I&#039;m still ALWAYS bleeding and it&#039;s very unfortunate but it&#039;s the only method that works for my husband and I.""",6.0,1
Gamunex,Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve been on Gamunex since it was introduced. I take 60 grams every three weeks in about 2-1/2 hours. I have no side effects and pre-medicate with Allegra and Advil. It is by far the easiest tolerated of any of the IViG products. I&#039;ve used IViG for over 30 years. Works for me.""",10.0,18
Haldol,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I went to the er for stomach cramping and tenderness after a bought of stomach flu. For some reason they used this instead of Zofran or Phenergan first. I had horrible side effects. Every muscle in my body spasmed to the point of nearly dislocating my jaw. It took a full 36 hours to leave my system. Benadryl helped, but did not reverse the effects. I was disoriented and screaming in pain only a few seconds after receiving it. Use caution. The side effects were not worth it.""",1.0,8
Naltrexone,Opiate Dependence,"""I was so nervous to get the shot after reading all of the horror stories on the Internet. However, it was absolute rubbish. I went in to get my shot having not used for 11-12 days after cold turkey from a nasty prescription pill habit. Roughly 90-120mgs per day and using suboxone a few days a week when I couldn&#039;t afford the pills. The people who are feeding you these nightmare precipitated withdrawal stories are getting the shot with opiates still in their system. Obviously, the more and longer you use, the longer it may take for you to get completely opiate free. But 10-14 days is long enough for nearly anybody. Just have the Doctor give you the challenge with Naloxone before he gives you the vivitrol. If you have no reaction you&#039;ll be good""",10.0,63
Caffeine / ergotamine,Migraine,"""This is the only medicine that has ever stopped my migraines. I can&#039;t take the newer medications because they cause my blood pressure to spike.  I never had any side effects with Cafergot and it worked.""",10.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,None,"""I used to have very irregular periods but while on TriNessa they came right when they were supposed to. It did not however help at all with the heaviness of my period or my mild acne! And I gained 10 pounds. I am going to talk to my doctor to see if anything will make me not experience weight gain( and acne). """,6.0,0
Myrbetriq,Overactive Bladde,"""Was taking this medication Mybetriq for a little five years. During this time I had no side effects, however, after awhile the positive affects wore off and then my symptoms came back like I wasn&#039;t even taking anything. It did work for me but I&#039;m one whose body adaptation is quick with medications. Couldn&#039;t go any higher because when coming off Oxybutin was put on highest dose. Hope this helps.""",6.0,15
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the patch for over a year now. I have had no side effects, but I&#039;ve never had a side affect with any medication I&#039;ve ever been. I have had a couple pregnancy scares, thankfully all false alarms. I went  on birth control to regulate my period and it has worked wonders. I have got my period on Tuesday every fourth week since the first time month of being on it, that was why when I didn&#039;t get it at all the one month I thought I might have been pragnent. The only down side I have found to the patch is that there are lots of places I can&#039;t put it,( my butt, under my bra, my hip) any place that clothing would rub up against on a regular basis, so in the summer trying to find somewhere it won&#039;t show on my bathing suit is hard.""",8.0,7
Diethylpropion,Obesity,"""I just started tenuate 25mg today.
I am hopeful that it will work for me since I have had no luck with a few other medicines.
I&#039;m a little concerned that I might experience some scary side effects. I&#039;m frustrated because I&#039;ve been doing 60 minutes of cardio 4 times a week, eat low gylcemic, and haven&#039;t lost any weight in over a month.
If this medication doesn&#039;t work, then I will soon be out of options.""",10.0,42
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Well it has been a rollercoaster for me. Very moody depression kicks in, mad all the time at my bf, periods come whenever they want too, very emotional, haven&#039;t seen weight gain, no sex drive at all. Considering taking it off""",6.0,1
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got my Implanon in June of 09... I love it! Haven&#039;t had any adverse reactions! I had a very light period about a month after it was put in..And haven&#039;t had one since! This is ideal for me.. I too have tried many other forms of birth control..and had no luck! This is a very worry free option for me..Very happy with it!""",9.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""My doctor recommended for me to get the nexplanon and I absolutely love it. She recommended I get it while I was on my period and I went ahead and got it on day one and I was done bleeding by day 3 and I haven&#039;t had any issues with it since then. It&#039;s been 3 months. No spotting, no side effects. I have actually lost quite a bit a weight with this in my arm. I recommend this form of birth control""",10.0,5
Crestor,High Cholesterol,"""Gained 8 pounds in two months, wearing a splint for my left wrist due to extreme tendon/muscle pain, can&#039;t lift anything. Also 
noticed that I can&#039;t lift any of the weights that I used to be able to at gym as my upper body isn&#039;t as strong as it used to be. Had blood work yesterday so I don&#039;t know if it lowered my cholesterol (300 range) but Dr. is taking me off (5mg) it for a month.""",3.0,39
Metformin,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""I was diagnosed with PCOS late. I am 49 years old but didnt know I had PCOS for quite a few years.  I just thought it was early menopause.  I gained 100 lbs in 2 years. I started at 285 lbs.

Here is the key:  Whatever the doc prescribes, start first week taking only one 500 mg pill per day and take it after you have had a few bites of your meal, then eat the rest of your meal.  Then the second week, add the 2nd pill per day, etc. Its all about gradual adding.

Per this smart doc, if you allow your body to get used to it the first week and take with food, you will be less likely to suffer the nausea, etc.

Using it, I have finally had a period and my energy level has increased.  I am looking forward to the weight loss and other benefits.""",9.0,25
Cetirizine,Urticaria,"""Every night for the past 3-4 months I have been breaking out in hives due to severe allergic reactions to dust. Since day 1 of taking Cetirizine (which is the generic form of Zyrtec) I have finally found relief. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.""",10.0,10
Stelara,Psoriasis,"""I&#039;ve been battling severe scalp psoriasis for 6 years, as well as the beginning of psoriasis in my genital region. Topicals didn&#039;t come close to helping. I was on Otezla for 3 months but the side effects (vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches) were horrible. I tried Humira for 5 months but it didn&#039;t reduce the plaques enough.
After my first stelara injection, there was a dramatic decrease in my scalp psoriasis, and the few patches on my genital region disappeared completely. After the second injection, my scalp is 80% clear with no itching or burning. 

The injection itself is pain free, the needle is maybe half an inch. I haven&#039;t had any side effects either.
Highly recommend, I&#039;m so happy with the results!""",10.0,32
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I really enjoyed smoking but heart disease rings strongly throughout my family. I wanted to live to see grandchildren so I decided I needed to quit. My doctor prescribed Chantix. I only took Chantix for two and a half weeks. I haven&#039;t smoked for a year and a half. I would recommend Chantix to anyone wanting or needing to quit smoking. I had no side effects. I actually slept wonderfully while taking Chantix.""",10.0,19
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Smoked for 20 years, quit for 4 years, smoked again for 7 years.....that&#039;s a lot of smoking!  I almost died in 2010 after having surgery and having a clot break loose and lodge in my lungs.  That scared me, yet I continued to smoke.  I need to have another surgery, but I told my Dr that I won&#039;t even discuss it until I&#039;ve quit smoking first.  Today is day #250 since I started Chantix.  I&#039;m still amazed at how easy it&#039;s been.  I had purchased an E-cigarette a couple of years ago.  The battery is dead and there&#039;s no nicotine oil in the filter, but I use it when I feel the need to smoke.

I&#039;ve offered to pay for the medication whenever my son decides that he&#039;s ready to quit too. (fingers crossed)""",10.0,26
Gildess Fe 1.5 / 30,Birth Control,"""I am 23. I was on a pill from when I was 16-22. I switched to a Mirena IUD for 6 months (gave me horrible yeast infections and I literally had my period for 6 months). I have been taking Gildess Fe 1.5/30 for a year. Nothing to complain about, no attributable weight gain or mood changes. BUT, in all the years I have been on birth control I would get my period 48 hours after taking the last active pill, like clockwork. However, this month, it&#039;s been 5 days and no period. Assuming I&#039;m not pregnant (very low chance, we use condoms as well) then this pill is great, but not having a period is making me stressed!""",8.0,61
Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Very easy and successful prep wthout any side effects!""",10.0,4
Mirena,,"""I love my Mirena. I&#039;ve recommended it to several friends. I&#039;m 43 and have 2 kids and wanted something to simplify my life. Insertion was not at all painful or even uncomfortable. I had some spoting continuously for about 3 weeks, but since then I haven&#039;t had my period (2 years). I have no side effects at all, and I love NOT getting my period. No cramping, mood swings, PMS, heavy bleeding, not to mention all the dollars saved on NOT buying outrageously expensive tampons and pads.

I have never been so happy with a product of this nature. Much better than the pill and that awful sponge, messy diaphragm and horrid condoms!""",10.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Premenstrual Syndrome,"""My gyno prescribed this birth control to help me manage extreme PMS symptoms. I experienced cramps from the medication and I think it made my PMS worst. I stopped taking it.""",2.0,0
Bactrim,Bacterial Infection,"""This was not right for me. I had a severe reaction while taking this and had to go to the emergency room. Racing/irregular heartbeat, nausea, shaky, legs felt weird, red blotches, slurring speech, red eyes, feverish and generally felt very unwell. """,1.0,48
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""After 40 years with HCV I started Harvoni 14 weeks ago. I am G1 with a VL of 9,000,000 but asymptomatic. After 6 weeks on Harvoni my blood test revealed no trace of the virus and all LFTS and bloodwork returned to normal. I was on 24 weeks of Incivik, Riba, and Interferon previously that almost killed me and had to stop because of the side effects. I take Harvoni in the morning with one Advil and a Centrum and forget about it. Absolutely no side effects at all.  Thank God for the Gilead Support Path for providing Harvoni for me at no charge due to the fact that my overpriced BCBS Insurance denied coverage twice. Keep the faith!""",10.0,58
Clonazepam,Insomnia,"""I have suffered from insomnia most of my adult life. Like many here, I was prescribed clonazepam 1-2 mg. at night.  I have never increased the dose after years of use.  In fact, my doctor recommended that I go down by .5 m.g. as often I felt comfortable to do so in order to reduce the chances of becoming tolerant to the medicine.  Works like a charm after many years of use.  I wish there was something else, but this has become the best for my insomnia.  I tried many other things.""",10.0,133
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I was so sick. I could not breath at all. I was uncontrollably coughing all night. I took this and felt so so much better. I will definitely use this if I ever get sick again.""",10.0,13
Advair Diskus,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Advair helped me breathe better for the first 2-3 days. Then my chest would start tightening within an hour of when I was to take it. It seemed that my dependence was growing. Between that and the panic attacks, I&#039;ve discontinued Advair and gone back to Ventolin HFA.""",2.0,21
Mesalamine,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""I was diagnosed with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in 2008.  I&rsquo;ve been on all kinds of medication including asacol, 6mp, remicade, humira, prednisone, amitriptyline, Lialada and others.  I also had surgery to remove my gallbladder due to stones - which I regret now since I don&rsquo;t think made any difference with the BMs and bleeding.

I finally had good results with Lialda.  I used to take 4 pills a day but managed to ween down to 2.  I also realized that part of the healing process came from Spiritual healing and mental attitude.  The stress from a job played a major role in my flare ups.  Prayer helped me spiritually which in turn helped me with my mind, which then helped with my gut alongside Lialda and a less stressful job.""",10.0,1
Metronidazole,None,"""have used this medicine in the past with only side effects of a bad taste, This time however, Ive got vaginal itching and irritation. Wondering if I should use an OTC yeast infection product or wait and see if it gets better after the meds are done..1 more day to go...""",8.0,4
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""The absolute WORST! You would be better off just going to the doctor. I had very mild itching burning and swelling due to a yeast infection so I tried the 1 day treatment and it was awful. The itching stopped but as time went by my vagina was basically swollen shut and it burned really bad. I tried soaking in water, that didn&#039;t help so I just ended up going to the ER and getting treated. This was my very first yeast infection &amp; I do not recommend this product AT ALL!""",1.0,2
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I started Sprintec three days ago and I don&#039;t really like what it is doing to me. I have been sleeping NON-STOP. I get abdominal pains. I have red patches on my leg and I don&#039;t eat like I normally would.  I&#039;m going to finish this pack and see if these continue. """,3.0,1
OxyContin,Chronic Pain,"""I have Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis that affects everything in my body (organs and joints) but mainly my lower back. Spinal stenosis, bulging and degenerative discs, severe nerve damage from carpal tunnel in both hands, plus both hips and knees need surgery in the near future also. I take 80mg OxyContin 3 times daily plus Percocet 10mg 3 times daily for breakthrough pain. I have to take my pain medication first thing in the morning before I can take on my day. Have tried MS Contin and it worked fine, just did not last the 12 hours that they say it was suppose to it was more like 6 and Lortabs was like taking a placebo.""",9.0,131
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was put on this birth control to get rid of my ovarian cysts. They would never dissolve and after having surgery to remove them they grew back. My doctor suggested this pill and it seems to be working. The side effects are my breast are extremely sensitive. Unfortunately I have had two periods a month on this, however they are light and short. I used to have really bad cramps and migraines. Those have gone away as well. I seem to have lost a ton of weight since starting this pill.""",7.0,9
Meridia,Obesity,"""At a starting weight of 162lbs, I was about 30lbs overweight. I have taken Meridia for exactly one month and have had no side effects.  I lost 10lbs by taking the pill, watching calories and exercising.  I make sure I exercise for 30 minutes at least 4 times per week. I am happy with the medicine.  I believe it&#039;s important to learn to have better habits while you are on it. Going off the medicine should not cause weight gain unless you start consuming more calories or aren&#039;t exercising.""",8.0,20
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I started taking Microgestin FE 1/20 because my doctor was no longer prescribing Yaz. I gained 15 lbs, started breaking out with acne like crazy, was weepy about nothing at all or very angry, did not have a period for 6 months and then became pregnant. I was taking the pill EXACTLY as prescribed. I even set and alarm on my phone to take it at the same exact time every day.  """,1.0,33
Lupron,Prostate Cance,"""Have been getting monthly Lupron 7.5 mg injections since July 2014 (just had my 8th injection). No hot flashes; some mood swings and I recently started having arm and leg cramps a few times a week. Taking Casodex 50 mg daily as well, so it&#039;s hard to know which to blame. PSA was 205 when I started these meds and is now 0.03. I believe the complete lack of hot flashes may be due to receiving the monthly vs 3 or 6-month injection dose. I hope this information helps others.""",9.0,92
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I am 63 years old having 3 stents in heart also diabetes 2 and high pressure. Had a problem of erectile dysfunction for the last 2 years tested Edex, Viagra, improvement was very slight off and on. Recently advised my doctor he advised I take 20mg Cialis. The result was outstanding. My wife was so pleased and could not believe it. """,9.0,100
Meloxicam,ibromyalgia,"""This is amazing. I have suffered constant and varying levels of pain for over half my life (20 years). I have just started taking Mobic a week ago and am basically pain free. I can exercise for much longer periods with more intensity and do not suffer any pain.""",10.0,190
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got my Implanon inserted in August 2010. I thought it would be a great choice for me because I have problems remembering to take a pill everyday. But ever since I have been on it I have had constant bleeding. Biggest problem is that I have gained nearly 30 pounds since I have been on it. I will be getting it taken out next week.""",2.0,3
Remicade,Ulcerative Colitis,"""I was given Remicade while in the hospital. They premedicated me with Tylenol and Benadryl. After the Benadryl wore off, I broke out with severe hives from head to toe. I took Benadryl and then Zyrtec for ten days and neither helped the hives much. Thankfully, they finally went away. Horrible experience. I looked like I had a plague.""",1.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking this birth control for over a year and its probably the best one so far. Its cleared my skin so much, I haven&#039;t gained any weight at all, and most importantly the periods are shorter. The bloating is horrible, the cramps don&#039;t usually last for more than 1 day. Like every other birth control it has cons, the mood swings and the bloating are pretty much the only ones I&#039;ve experienced.

I would recommend this to a friend.""",8.0,6
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""I have terrible anxiety, and my doctor prescribed this with Lamictal. I took it once to help bring me down from a massive anxiety attack and it knocked me down, but my anxiety elevated because my body was so weighed down but my mind was still panicking. I hated it, made everything worse, I could barely even speak in the 25mg dose.""",1.0,22
Cholestyramine,Post-Cholecystectomy Diarrhea,"""Have hard time getting the right amount to keep between diarrhea and constipation .
""",7.0,4
Levofloxacin,Prostatitis,"""I think it should be considered medical malpractice for a physician to prescribe this drug to an elderly man with heart problems, especially known congestive heart failure.  My father didn&#039;t know he should report muscle weakness he experienced while taking this drug, and there was no followup by the physician.  Since the heart is a muscle, I think this drug propelled my father into endstage heart failure, which he now has.""",1.0,6
Sinemet,Parkinson's Disease,"""I have been taking Sinemet for more than 6 months. I started with 1 pill every meal (3 times a day) and then I went to two pills with every Meal. I feel Okay, except that I am having problems with my eyes. I see double sometimes. Furthermore, I have been afflicted with Steven-Johnston Syndrome, since the age of 19 years old. This causes Dry Eyes plus I have eye lashes going In ward, which does not help matters.

I rated Sinemet as 8 but I am sure Sinemet is good for me since I no longer have the symptoms associated with Parkinson disease. My problems seem to be associated more with eyes""",8.0,11
Depo-Provera,Endometriosis,"""I have been on the shot for almost two months and I absolutely hate it. When I got the shot I was actually due for my period and never got it. I ended up getting my period about 2 weeks ago and have not stopped bleeding. I can not have sex, I can&#039;t wear white pants because it&#039;s so heavy, I can&#039;t go to the bathroom ( number 1 or number 2) because it hurts so bad, I have had horrible cramps, I don&#039;t sleep, I&#039;m exhausted all the time, and I am constantly feeling grumpy. At this point I almost feel like nothing is going to help my endometeriosis, I&#039;m 22 years old and due to be married in a month and I can&#039;t even have sex because it hurts so bad.... I would not recamend this shot, it&#039;s a waste of time and causes false hope.""",1.0,18
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;m a female 5&#039;7 225lbs.I took this pill on 12-2-15 at 10:45am with a green smoothie...after an hour I had a burst of energy &amp; felt very awake....after leaving the gym I felt like a could run a marathon..and by the end of the day I drank 116 oz of water...i ate small, and I also had to force myself to eat small healthy meals, because my stomach was growling but my mind and taste buds weren&#039;t telling me to eat...this pill definitely curbs your appetite, where u forget to eat, but the dry mouth is a good thing because now I drink lots of water, I add lemons, cucumbers, strawberries or blueberries, in 2 days I lost 5 pounds, my doctor prescribed it for 3 months, I&#039;m hoping to lose 30 pounds.""",10.0,33
Nortriptyline,Pain,"""I have suffered with Fibromyaliga for nearly 25 years. This is the only medication that helped with my pain; helped with sleep and did not make me feel &quot;dopey&quot; all day.  I can&#039;t say it will work for everyone, but it has helped me. I have been on it for 20 years.
I take 50Mg at night about an hour before bed. When there are weather changes coming through, my pain gets worse, I take 60Mg.""",8.0,178
Venlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking Effexor XR 37.5 mgs for 8 days &amp; the worse SEs are horrible fatigue &amp; sweats. The 1st day I was light-headed but that went away. I skipped today to see if I got withdrawal symptoms &amp; I did. Tomorrow I will go back on it. If the chronic fatigue continues I will have to figure which med to try next. For my depression to subside I would probably need a higher dosage but I don&#039;t think I could handle the SEs. I know for some people it works well at 150 mgs but I could never tolerate that dose.""",5.0,4
Duloxetine,Chronic Pain,"""I developed a chronic pain syndrome post chole  25 year ago. My pain waxed and wained. Pain medication did nothing. The only thing that helped  a little was muscle relaxants. My doctor suggested cymbalta. The effect was immediate. I just thought I was having a good week. I took 30 mg daily (lowest dose). The pain never returned. I still have muscle stiffness but the pain associated with it is gone. I have an arthritic thumb from an injury that still causes me pain. So for arthritic pain it does not seem to help. All I can say is give it a try. The effects for me were immediate.""",8.0,52
Vilazodone,Depression,"""FOR ANXIETY - I&#039;ve been on 30mg Celexa for years and am switching to Viibryd to try to get past the libido issues (i.e. lack thereof).  I was pretty nervous after reading all the reviews of side effects.  I started on 5mg (still on 30mg Celexa) with a bagel and cream cheese -- no side effects!   

It&#039;s weird to say this about an SSRI, but I almost immediately noticed a change in my anxiety.  Like, within a day.  I no longer am living &quot;in the future,&quot; very much more &quot;in the moment.&quot;  It&#039;s kind of bizarre.  So far so good!

Only side effect so far:  Foggy feeling the first day, but has improved since then.""",8.0,31
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I really like this birth control. I was originally on a different brand of the pill and it made me bloated and I alway felt slugish. I switched to the nuva ring which was not ideal for intercourse so back to my OB I went. I love Lessina no weight gain, no bloating, and minimal cramping during period. I did have side affect of acne but I changed my face wash and it cleared right up. I also swear it increases your sex drive but it could just be me.""",7.0,2
Rythmol SR,Atrial Fibrillation,"""I am a 64 year old male and have been using Rythmol since January 05. I started with the standard Rythmol 150mg 3 times a day. This was inconvenient so my doctor put me on Rythmol SR 225mg twice a day and I have been on this regimen for three years with absolutely no side effects and no recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation. 
My concern is long term effect. I am at 4 1/2 years on Rythmol and see one person on this site with 13 years. I would like ot know if there are any other long term users and what their results are. Do I need to try ablation?""",10.0,54
Zyban,Smoking Cessation,"""I have written 2 reviews about hair loss suffered because of this drug. This website had posted the second review I wrote but it has since been taken down. Sounds like this website is getting paid by drug companies to skew the results. NOT HAPPY! Obviously you&#039;re not going to post this. But you are ruining your own reputation by only posting certain reviews. It&#039;s obvious to the public.""",6.0,40
Proventil,"COPD, Acute","""Getting a lot of blisters on my top of my hands stop using this for a while and blisters disappear""",5.0,2
Oxcarbazepine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Only take brand-name Trileptal.  Use of generic, oxcarbazepine resulted in stomach distress - gastritis""",9.0,15
Pyridium,Dysuria,"""It has helped a lot. Does turn my urine a neon orange. I had taken it before now about 3 years ago without any other side effects besides neon Orange urine, but this time my vision went very blurry, very quickly and scared me a lot. Then I started reading other people&#039;s reviews on it and now I understand its normal and nothing for me to freak out over. This is a great medicine either way.""",9.0,41
Elbasvir / grazoprevir,Hepatitis C,"""I started Zepatier in July 2016 and completed the 12 week program . I did have some side effects which included headache and fatigue but that only lasted for the first few weeks . I found that while taking the medication you kind of feel a little off/not yourself but I continued to go to work throughout the program . My 4 week blood work came back virus not detected as did my 8 week and 12 week end of treatment . I just received my 6 month bloodwork and the virus is still not detected . I was a little worried when I first started taking this medication about side effects and the final outcome but as I look back now the decision was the right one and outcome was what I hoped for .""",10.0,37
Drixoral Cold and Allergy,Nasal Congestion,"""This is the best stuff. I find by accident, because I was using a Benadryl product and they discontinued that. Now this has been discontinued! Once again, something effective is no longer available.""",10.0,17
Duloxetine,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""My neurologist recommended this for my peripheral neuropathy.  I took it (60 mg) only once because it made me nauseated, dizzy, shaky, and sleepy.  I could not keep my eyes open.  I realize that this might get better if I keep taking it, but I have to work and there is no way I can do that with these side effects.  It did work, however.  Just this one dose made the pain much more bearable for two days.""",1.0,28
Cyred,Birth Control,"""I definitely notice a decreased libido, as well as mood swings, but nothing that can&#039;t be handled.""",8.0,1
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Migraine Prevention,"""After 18 years of chronic cluster migraines, lasting 2-5 days each and occurring  2-3 times a month, I think that I have used every medication possible for prevention with no luck. Then every possible nasal spray, injection, and medication to end the migraine, they got better, but never went away and when I did not have a migraine I still had a headache. I had 3-4 days a month when I felt no pain in my head. I have just had my 4th Botox treatment, so at the 1 year mark, my migraines are mostly gone, maybe 1 during the 3 months and only lasting 2 days max. I have some soreness in my neck for a day or 2 after my Botox, but this cannot even compare to my chronic cluster migraines. I did not ever think that anything would give me this kind of relief.""",10.0,101
Conjugated estrogens,Hypoestrogenism,"""I have taken .9 Premarin (natural estrogen) for 23 years (after my uterus was removed at 34 and symptoms developed), and I am just fine (unless I don&#039;t take it).  Any attempt to use any oral artificial estrogen made me very sick and the patches left red welts that lasted for months. So I have stayed with oral Premarin, and although I don&#039;t appreciate the way horses are treated in order to produce it, I am very grateful that it stops the severe sweating, hot flashes, shakiness and weakness that comes if I miss it for a day or two.  It did not prevent osteoporosis.  I do look 15  years younger than I should - possible good side effect. 23 years and no problems.""",10.0,98
Contrave,Obesity,"""I am 45 yrs old and started Contrave in November 2016.  I have lost 25lbs, which has been a wonderful and slow weight loss, but in the past month I have been experiencing severe heart flutters and dizzy spells.  I had an EKG during one of these spells and it came back abnormal, so now I am seeing a cardiologist.  Nothing else has changed in my life, and my PCP and Cardiologist are aware that I am on Contrave and have not suggested I stop the drug.  I have been to the ER once for an episode, and all labs came back great, I had another large episode last night, so I am going to stop the Contrave for two weeks, until I have to follow up with my cardiologist again to see if this makes a difference.""",5.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Alesse 28 for a year now as of this upcoming March. Big improvement over my other pill Ministerin 24. Before I took Aleese, I had irregular periods with lots of blood on the 2nd day. After switching to Alesse, my periods are only 4 days and I have no spotting compared to my other pill. I recommend this pill to any women but talk to your gynacologist first as it is not for everyone. Also, I have no acne! :)""",10.0,5
Tramadol,Back Pain,"""some 6 years ago I had spinal fusion, operation went very well, I was taken off narcotics and given Tramadol.  I take three tabs a day, 50mg, Usually when first getting up.  Until I read these comments I never associated it helped with depression, I never really considered myself depressed, I recently lost my wife of 65 years, we had a truly great marriage, she was an English war bride.  I miss her terribly, but depressed I am not,  Now I wonder if I have been a really content and happy person these last few years because of the pill,  I am sure not going to stop and take a chance.  Thank you for all your comments they have really helped   """,10.0,63
Amiodarone,Arrhythmia,"""I have found this medication at only 100mg to be highly effective in totally eliminating recurrent episodes of afibrillation even after an ablation procedure.  It is used by my doctor in conjunction with metoprolol (toprol XL 25 mg)to help regulate my heartbeat and keep it regular. The dose has already been reduced once from 200mg and my cardiologist hopes to be able to reduce it even further to 50mg.  No side effects that I have noticed.""",10.0,152
Lactaid,Lactose Intolerance,"""It&#039;s very effective overall, one pill prevents symptoms from regular moderately lactose containing products, like cheese or yoghurt, but 2 pills are needed for regular milk or ice cream or even a cappuccino.
It has honestly truly changed my life!!""",8.0,29
Voltaren Gel,Osteoarthritis,"""Was prescribed this after a fall on my lower back and it worked wonders. I like to put it on at night and then wake up pain free. I have now started to use it on my arthritis in my neck. Can move freely 5 minutes after application with only slight pain (although I can still hear all the clicking noises).""",9.0,42
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I got my skyla in July of 2015. I&#039;m 27 and have had my period for over a year. Every Dr. Continues to put me on different BC to make it stop but even now in November it hasn&#039;t stopped more then a week or so.  I feel sex activates my bleeding for some reason and it gives me light cramps I don&#039;t have them as bad as I used to though.  The inserting of the IUD was the worst experience.  I was on my period and already cramping so maybe that&#039;s why it was like a nightmare to me. I hope it will stop after the 6 month mark but I am constantly in need of tampons and still haven&#039;t stopped bleeding.  I don&#039;t worry about birth control that&#039;s the only good part of my experience.""",6.0,0
Guaifenesin,Cough,"""I was taking prescription medicines for allergy symptoms and could not get a refill due to health insurance. My mom suggested Mucinex DM which contains 1200mg Guaifenesin- what a huge help. More so than the prescription medicines I had been taking for over two years.
""",9.0,14
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""Well if I could I would rate this medicine a 0 I would. This has been the single worst experience of my life. I have been on accutane for 6 months and my skin still sucks. I break out everyday and the side effects are not fun.The most disheartening thing about this whole experience was the promise from my dermatologist that this medicine would work. My skin is red and super dry. My lips peel and are extremely chapped. My eyes hurt, I can&#039;t drink, I sunburn in 2 minutes and it&#039;s just an overall miserable medication to be on. I was on 120mg my last month and it still didn&#039;t clear me. I hate this drug and I genuinely feel like I completely wasted the past 6 months of my life""",1.0,4
Hydroxychloroquine,Sjogren's Syndrome,"""Helps with the fatigue but turned my hair orange!""",8.0,59
Contrave,Obesity,"""I previously wrote in about Contrave. Well I am pleased to report that I am now down 34 lbs. This is the first time I have been under 250lbs in 4 yrs. I think it is an awesome medicine along with diet and exercise.""",10.0,189
Everolimus,Breast Cance,"""I&#039;ve been taking it for 5 months.  After 6 weeks on 10 mg my lymphedema arm got infected &amp; real swollen--I was told it was shingles &amp; Lyme disease.  After 2 rounds of antibiotics I went back on 5 mg.  My subsequent scans show liver mets decreasing.  My insurance cap was exceeded after 1 month($$$), but I qualified for a Novartis program for free medicines--check it out.  Side effects on 10 mg were intense--like chemo.  5 mg is much more tolerable, still I must take Protonix every day for gastric upset.  And I get really itchy.""",9.0,26
Ortho Micronor,Birth Control,"""I started taking this, because my doctor said that this pill uses a hormone similar to progesterone (what the human body produces). The other pills I&#039;ve tried (Tri-Cyclen, Yasmin) use estrogen, which is more likely to cause blood clots, heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke. 
I had minor spotting, and then no period at all. I have had a few headaches, but I am not sure if they&#039;re related. I&#039;ve also had WAY less of an appetite, which was usually the opposite when I took birth control in pill form. I&#039;d love to have a more natural form of birth control, but at this point, I&#039;m happy with Micronor as a solution.""",9.0,44
Tamoxifen,Breast Cance,"""Positive and Negative points . Makes you gain weight, feel moody and bloated. Fluid retention is bad.""",7.0,107
Zofran,,"""My birth defect had shut down my bladder to the extent of not being able to urinate. Long story short,I had an infection so bad my bladder was 3x the normal size. So seeing how I couldn&#039;t go,it my body decided that it will send everything back out the way it came. If my wife didn&#039;t make me goto the hospital,my bladder would have exploded,they gave me a shot of this medication and it stop the vomiting in minutes. Well I am better and have a prescription for this,and have to self Cath because of the damage to my bladder. If I can&#039;t go backwards in time,I would have listen to my wife instead of being a procrastinator.""",10.0,1
Gabapentin,Hot Flashes,"""I&#039;m a transwoman who after 2+ years on estradiol was taken off it &quot;cold turkey&quot; after having a mini-stroke. The hospital doctors figured that the estradiol had contributed to my mini-stroke and took me off it rather abruptly. Within a week of quitting the estradiol I started having terrible hot flashes that would last 15-20 minutes followed by icy cold spells that lasted  5-10 minutes , I was fairly certain I was dying ! My ob/gyn  prescribed Gabapentin 100 mg capsules once a day and within 2 weeks most of the hot flashes subsided. Now I get hot flashes once or twice a day rather than four to six times, I have to say my quality of life has improved considerably !""",8.0,30
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""I have suffered depression, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety for as long as I can remember. It has effected so many areas of my life, and this medication really has been a god send. I have also tried Xanax, though while effective, it is a short acting benzo with nasty withdrawal effects. Diazepam is much more gentle, and I&#039;ve never experienced any adverse side effects. Unfortunately here in the UK it&#039;s practically impossible to get prescribed which makes the Internet the only option of obtaining. Why, I don&#039;t know since drugs like alcohol cause far more problems. It&#039;s a shame as I think responsible adults should be able to choose their win medication and what works for them. SSRI&#039;s certainly don&#039;t for me.""",9.0,31
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""The sex was great but after that day, a terrible week was ahead. I have groin ache for 2 days and it is still continuing.""",2.0,87
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I honestly LOVE Implanon! I am a worry wort and not worrying with the monthly pregnancy scare has been fabulous. I have mood swings (but I&#039;ve always been hormonal). I almost chickened out after reading online reviews but I&#039;m glad I didn&#039;t. No weight gain. No acne. Slight bleeding. Highly recommended by me. """,10.0,327
Citalopram,Panic Disorde,"""For 8 years I have suffered from anxiety and depression, and this last year I began having debilitating panic attacks, most often while driving. I was very much against the idea of taking medicine as I thought I could heal myself. When things hit rock bottom I decided I had nothing left to lose. I started 10mg four days ago and it is the best decision I have ever made for myself. Day one was a bit strange and had one major panic attack, but since then have had zero anxiety or panic and zero side effects. I even went for a joy ride today in my car, because now I can drive without fear! Please please seek help if you&#039;re struggling, my only regret is not starting this medicine sooner.""",10.0,14
Atropine / diphenoxylate,Diarrhea,"""I had my colon removed due to Ulcerative Colitis and have been running to the bathroom regularly. I was taking 8 Lomotil a day and still going 8 times a day.""",7.0,19
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""i am a two pack a day plus smoker pretty much when get up in the morning or sit idle I chain smoke.  I started Chantix 10 days ago after one day of taking this wonderful medication I drop to 1 pack a day some nausea and some goofy dreams. after 1 week I was down to half a pack a day today on day 10i have not smoked one cigarette. 1. you have to want to quit 2. Chantix will not do it all for you you have to make some effort. 3. changing your daily habits is a great idea. throughout the day especially morning first waking up is my hardest time but as of today I didn&#039;t give in I got rid of all my cigarettes tobacco tubes and machine I plan on stay smoke free from here on out. if you want to quit should you get on this product? I say YES DO IT""",10.0,29
Epclusa,Hepatitis C,"""I first discovered I had HEP C back in the late 90&#039;s. Maybe from Tattoos, maybe from sex, I really don&#039;t know where I got it . In 2001 I went through the Ribovflavin pill and injection program for a year.  That was a rough rough go but it knocked my viral load down to next to nothing. 15 years later my viral load began rising again.  Today I am near the end of the program on my last 3 pills from the 90 day run. I have had some minor side affects....mostly weakness and fatigue and muscle cramps near the end here.  I have my last labs next week....hopefully I am good to go.""",8.0,0
Celecoxib,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Have been on Celebrex for a year.  Initially for TMJ issues, then picked up mild-to-moderate rheumatoid arthritis last summer.  Been on it continuously except for a couple month long steroid regimens. I wouldn&#039;t call it a miracle medicine, but it knocks my inflammation and pain back about 60%.  Certainly not as effective as the steroid, but 60% is enough to keep me fully functional and unlike the steroid, I have minimal to zero side effects with it.""",7.0,76
Creon,Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction,"""Creon is great. If I do not take it I suffer severe pain.""",10.0,51
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I love Topamax! I can finally sit through school without getting a migraine. It might make concentrating a little more difficult, but no harder than trying to concentrate with a migraine! The only side effect I can complain about is the tingling in my hands and feet, but that usually only lasts about 15 min. I haven&#039;t experienced any hair loss (thank god)and I also can&#039;t complain about the appetite loss.""",9.0,38
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Not Good""",1.0,1
Duloxetine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Cymbalta was a life saver; I started on 30 mg and quickly went to 60 mg. I felt relaxed, less anxiety. My dose was increased to 90 mg- I became psychotic, talking a mile a minute, the sweats, etc. I was placed back on the 60 mg.""",10.0,35
BuSpar,Panic Disorde,"""I was on a high dosage of Lexapro and it was working extremely well. However, the side effects were terrible. I added BuSpar gradually then decreased the Lexapro to 10 mg and feel as good as I did on the high dosage of Lexapro. I am currently taking 10mg Lexapro and 15mg BuSpar 2x daily. I will warn you that if you miss a dose or two of the BuSpar, the next time you take it will make you feel really weird for a few hours. Also, when you first start taking it, you will feel weird for about a week. Push through it, it is a great add on to Lexapro.""",8.0,72
Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I read these reviews religiously before my first colonoscopy a few weeks ago. My experience with prepopik was very positive. I took the first dose around 5:40 pm. Within 40 minutes I was on the toilet. This was on and off until 11. I fell asleep and woke up for the 2nd dose at 2:30. This time I was not able to complete the required liquids. I was so nauseated. I finished up around 5 and slept until my appointment time. The diarrhea was a liquid from the beginning, and I was petrified that my colon was not clean enough. Turns out, it was gorgeous. My colonoscopy went without a hitch. my only complaint is nausea, and that wasn&#039;t too awful.""",10.0,3
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""This drug is OK for short term but long term after second car accident severe stomach pain.  I would take it and stomach would start making noise.  Horrible nausea follow,  researched and found it is cheapest muscle relaxers.  My opinion there is bad stuff in those things, currently taking Soma and no side effects even when taken for same time frame: taken longer too.""",4.0,28
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Crying more often. Nervousness when hungry. Thinking about getting it removed soon. Bleeding for two weeks on and off.""",5.0,7
Doxycycline,Acne,"""This helped my moderate hormonal acne so much. At first I was scared to use it because of all the reviews I read saying how it causes you to purge before it gets better. Luckily for me I did not have to go through that. It worked immediately! I was taking 50 mg doxy bid with tretinoin 0.05% gel applied topically at night. My face was smooth as butter. Eventually I stopped using the gel and just the doxy and it cleared my skin right up. Now I get a few pimples here and there around the time of my period.""",10.0,19
Effexor,Depression,"""Good but created impotence.""",8.0,13
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I was battling depression along with panic attacks.  They first had me on Xanax.  After a while wanted to get off that but was still having panic attacks.  Not 1 since I started Ativan. Also I find it much easier to focus and get things done now.""",10.0,23
Lorazepam,Not Listed / Othe,"""I had a bad experience on Christmas day. I got a sudden Kidney infection that spread through my whole body over night and My body was septic. It attacked my Gall Bladder and I had emergency exploratory surgery to look for more problems. When I finally went home 7 days later I couldn&#039;t sit still. I have 3 kids and a house to keep up. My husband was laid off 2 weeks before but wasn&#039;t much help. So regardless of the pain from surgery I was up cleaning, and crawling around my kids rooms picking up Christmas toys. It made my pain worse and I would panic because I couldn&#039;t get the house chores done quick enough. My doctor put me on Ativan 0.5mg and then I could sit still and heal without feeling bad about myself for it. It works well for me. It&#039;s great.""",10.0,7
Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate,Headache,"""I use Midrin for my  Migraines and it is on the Market but not every pharmacy carries it.""",10.0,7
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Been on Lexapro 10 mg for 3 days now and the panic attacks went away but still have times where I feel like curling up in a ball and crying. I&#039;m really jittery and feel like sleeping all the time. I&#039;m hanging in there to see if it works...wish me luck!""",4.0,22
Tessalon Perles,Cough,"""Was prescribed  Tessalon Pers. following E.R. visit for Bronchospasm / Bronchitis.  It works well for controlling the cough.....However, caused G.I. Upset after using it for a few days.  Therefore, stopped taking it.  Worked well for one problem.....caused another.  Will be taking Mucinex today and hope for relief without having to spend so much time in the bathroom !!  Thank you ~""",8.0,18
Minocycline,Acne,"""when I was 14 years old and have been getting acne for a little under a year, so when my dermatologist recommended solodyn, I was very pleased, but being on this medication for less than a week, I have to say I would not recommend it. The joint pain I got in my knee was unbearable, and it also gave me random anxiety attacks, as well as mild depression. Very disappointed:(""",1.0,7
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""Was diagnosed  with  panic attacks  after I lost my dad. After going to ER and spending Night  in hospial. Was given ativan until I could see my doctor who prescribed sertraline 50mg for 7 days then 100mg. Had every side affect. It felt like panic was worse at first. But after 4 wks on full dose. All was gone. I&#039;ve been at 100 MG for about 10 months. And I feel great. Even some fears I had before my attacks like highs are better. My advice stick with it it does work.""",10.0,6
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I was prescribed 0.25mg of Xanax for my hyper-anxiety and panic attacks.  As a 200lb man I needed a 0.5mg dose.  Xanax really solves panic attacks well, and noticeably helps with my anxiety.  It makes it much easier to fall asleep which is great at bedtime, but can be a real problem in the morning.  Reading &quot;Feeling Good&quot; by Dr. David Burns also really helped treat the thoughts that led to panic and anxiety.""",9.0,17
Augmentin,Sinusitis,"""Day two and I already can breathe out of both nostrils!. My stomach feels a little weird but not terrible. 875 X 2""",10.0,33
Tramadol,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on this med for almost 6 months and the release of the chemicals is beneficial for me. But at times like any other med it seems not to work as well.  But I too perish with anxiety and major depression.  I have been diag.with fibromyalgia and what I call it.MDDWAD.Short for major depressive situations.I come to realize this med is helping me with my anxiety issues.  Who knew. Since  I have found this site now I know.  I too must keep this med going for as long as possible.Note.I do need something for pain that is more efficient but one day at a time.Right.Thanks for listening.""",9.0,57
Metoprolol,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been on metropolol XL for 4 months and my hairdresser noticed 2 large alopecia (bald) spots....one on the back of my head and one that is pink and on top of my head. I have stopped it and have an appointment with a dermatologist next week. Am scared to death that more is going to fall out! Anybody else experience bald spots?""",5.0,37
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I absolutely hate this pill. I started taking this as a treatment for my endometriosis (aka cripling cramps and painful sex.) The first month was horrendous as my period was twice as heavy and twice as long. And my cramps were totally intensified! So much that it made me cry. I was also off the wall emotional and crazy. My gyno obviously said to give it 3 months to let it set in. So I decided to keep going. It&#039;s the end of my 3rd month and I&#039;ve literally had 3 periods this month, with my current one bringing on just as bad cramps as I experienced without the pill! This has done nothing to lessen my cramps and has made me (and my menstrual cycle) a total mess. Also complete loss of libido!""",2.0,3
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""Doesn&#039;t work""",1.0,9
Nuvigil,Shift Work Sleep Disorde,"""I have Shift Work Disorder and SLE Lupus; this caused a Lupus flare up.  &quot;It woke up the monster!&quot;  Please have your doctors communicate amongst each other.  Nuvigil is a stimulant.""",8.0,7
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I have was on the shot for 5 years. I got off In July of 2015. I have started bleeding uncontrollably for 3 days now. My camps are excruciating. Stopping the shot sucks. But being on the shot for 5 years were a great. I had no periods and it was easy.""",5.0,4
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I haven&#039;t been on any birth control in ten years (I always used condoms and have no kids) I am in a serious relationship so I got Movisse ( I am a smoker and this is what the Dr recommended) I started it the first day of my period as directed , I had the worst cramps ever!!! My first day is always rough on my period and then goes away, with this is pill it went on for 3 weeks so bad, I couldn&#039;t leave my bed, I am crunched over in pain , it feels like my day one forever, I heard that if u stick through it your body settles but I just couldn&#039;t do it , I stopped taking it yesterday, I still have cramps and hoping it goes away soon, it was my only symptom but it is debilitating""",1.0,0
Invega,Bipolar Disorde,"""Invega has gotten rid of my mania at 75 mg monthly injection. However, the side effects are much more than lithium or valproic acid and it is much worse on the body.  So I think it is really better to just take a mood stabilizer so am thinking of switching to lithium or valproic acid.  I will try to reduce to the lowest injection which is 50 mg monthly. I am using it as a monotherapy. It along with Risperdone injection are the only long-lasting injections available. So they force it on me because they don""",3.0,20
Januvia,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Januvia for 3 weeks and my blood readings have been in the 170s or higher.  When I was on Actos my levels were 120 and below.  What am I doing wrong?  I have not lost any weight from my &quot;Actos days&quot; but I haven&#039;t gained any weight either. """,5.0,46
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""My neurologists prescribed me Topamax to prevent migraines 4 days ago. The first night I took the the pill I had HORRIBLE side effects (tingling and numbness for hours). The following night I decided to take my vitamins (which I didn&#039;t do the night before) and I didn&#039;t experience the same side effects. Not sure if it helped, but I make sure I take them every single day!! The only side effect that I get is slight tingling in my hands occasionally.""",8.0,29
Zanaflex,Muscle Spasm,"""It&#039;s not &quot;short-acting&quot; - I couldn&#039;t move for 48 hours.""",1.0,28
Mesalamine,Ulcerative Colitis,"""I have taken Lialda for 3 years and it works very well for me.  The company that makes Lialda has a discount card so that the cost is $10.00 per month for me after insurance.""",9.0,12
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Migraine,"""Ive suffered with migraines ever since I can remember, along with seeing spots. My doctor diagnosed me and told me that even though there are times I don&#039;t have a migraine, I still have the symptoms and said I have 24 hour migraines. Exedrin is the pill that works for my head besides prayer. I haven&#039;t experienced the symptoms that other people claim, and I do have anxiety but everyone handles medicine differently. I enjoy that Exedrin works quickly to relive the pain so I can finally relax.""",9.0,8
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I am 35 years old, and have had a weight problem all of my life. I would think about food all day long. At my last doctors appointment I weighed 271lbs. I decided to try Qsymia, and I am so glad that I did! It has been almost a month and I am down 13lbs. The side effects I have had are dizziness, tingling in my fingers and toes, and dry mouth. I can put up with those much better than all that extra weight. I do wish that the price was a little cheaper but I am looking forward to each weigh-in to see what Qsymia has done for me!""",10.0,56
Fluvoxamine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I have taken Luvox CR for 2 yrs and regular Luvox for 5 yrs before. I was taking 150mg at night but I have much better results taking it in the morning. Usual side effects
(dry mouth etc.) dissipate in a few weeks. Best medicine for me and I pray it keeps working but 7 years total is pushing it.""",9.0,40
Concerta,ADHD,"""From school right through to starting college I was a lone wolf. Didn&#039;t like many people, got into a lot of fights. Was not bothered about doing well. People only stuck by me because they were scared of me. At the age of 16 I got into smoking a lot of weed and made myself even more of an outcast. Turned into a brain dead idiot. One day I tried amphetamines or &#039;speed&#039; as its known as. Everybody else got high, I got a better job. Went back to college, became really popular, got girlfriends etc.. Eventually all that went down hill as street drugs are unpredictable. Went Doc&#039;s for help, was diagnosed with ADHD apparently had it all my life.vDoc put me on concerts 56mg daily. Pretty much the same effects as the speed. Love it   no sides:)""",10.0,43
Diazepam,Not Listed / Othe,"""I had sleeping problems for a few years now, and started taking 1 x 10mg tablet just before bed. I wake up feeling great and enthusiastic, my partner and son have commented on my better mood and well being. I feel more energetic and have more positive thoughts. I run my own business and have noticed as well as others that my positive approach and staff praise has created more enthusiasm for me and my employees. I,m much more enthusiastic about keep fit and now cycle 4 times a week instaed of just the once. Overall it has benefited me greatly and I&#039;ve only been taking it for 3 weeks.  I would definately not take it during a normal working day as it would just send me to sleep. As far as addiction goes I can not see a problem.""",10.0,3
Diazepam,Muscle Spasm,"""The Valium really helped with the spasms from my back which was stenosis. I took 5mg in the day and 10mg at night and that will make you run for the bed. Beware if taking the 10mg while you are up because it will knock you out.""",9.0,65
Gabapentin,Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome,"""At first this drug helped my pain...however prolonged use of this drug caused many terrible side effects.... Serious and Scary..confusion, dizzy spells, nausea, buzz noise in my head, anger ,hostility, distrust, clumsy, &amp; on &amp;on.......""",5.0,6
Fentanyl,Pain,"""I started on the patch approximately 6 yrs ago with a 0.50 patch for low back pain. Due to withdrawal symptoms on the third day, (sweating, chills, fatigue) I was increased to a 0.75 patch and then again to a 0.100 patch. I&#039;ve been on it for two years and with the exception of the first 36-48 hrs. I have side-effect problems that are terrible. I have lost all my upper teeth due to gum loss and decay, this just after spending $2000 to get my teeth put into shape.  I go from hot flashes and drenching sweats to chills every 10 to 15 minutes.  I have severe backache, headache and urine retention. The patch did wonders for my pain, but long term, the side-effects aren&#039;t worth it for me.""",4.0,59
Adderall XR,ADHD,"""Alright, if you&#039;re here, you probably already know most of this, but I&#039;ll say it anyway... This drug is f&#039;ing amazing.  I was a medical student before I accepted the fact that I had some serious issues with inattention.  Some doctors/psychologists/etc. will try to tell you that you don&#039;t have ADD because you didn&#039;t beat kids up in class in elementary school, or because you managed to achieve some academic success, but let me tell you.. it&#039;s real son!  I made it through med school with minimal use, but my surgical residency became a disaster quick.  Please believe me when I tell you that this med single handedly saved my career as a surgeon.  If you have any doubts, it&#039;s worth your while to look into adderall.""",10.0,64
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""Well, I&#039;m scheduled for a colonoscopy tomorrow afternoon and have been prescribed Movi-Prep for my preparation. I am a terribly nervous patient and I liked to read up about every single little detail on everything. 

I read every  review on this page, on every other website and many others too and I wanted to give my opinion. Its not as bad as everyone says.

It really isn&#039;t that bad, the packet recommends every 15 minutes 8oz. I managed 12/13oz every 10 minutes and finished the first litre in half an hour, only because I wanted to pace myself. I could have easily done the litre in the space of ten minutes. Currently waiting for the effects to kick in. 

Im not overly looking forward to the 6AM litre, but I&#039;m not as terrified as I was today""",10.0,26
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""Been weened off floxitine (prozac) and put on sertaline for my GAD , &amp;I have had a few panic attacks. Been I bit more anxious &amp; I have been crying quite alot this WK, as it is only 2nd wk. On pregabalin for chronic back pain, &amp; notice they were helping my anxiety more , so it was only then that my anxiety was really addressed,and my doctors trying me on sertaline 50 mg per day.""",9.0,16
Sertraline,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I had terrrrrible PMDD for years which got worse as I got older (I&#039;m 44) I have been taking 25 mg of Zoloft for a year now and my symptoms are basically gone! I found sticking to as low a dose as possible helps in managing side effects.""",10.0,16
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""Strattera is the worst ADHD medicine I&#039;ve ever been on!  I was originally on Ritalin (worked well, but not long enough), then on Vyvance (worked great but doctor didn&#039;t like my higher blood pressure) and now I&#039;m finally off Strattera after being on it for 11 months, because it didn&#039;t work!  My doctor is concerned about high blood pressure that can trigger heart attacks and strokes.  I&#039;m having lots of problems coming off the Strattera.  My doctor is not willing to help with a medication change.

Doctors don&#039;t know what it is like to experience the problems of ADHD and what we go through.""",1.0,15
Phenergan,Sedation,"""Although I have fairly high blood pressure - for which I take medication, and use asthma inhalers to prevent asthma, I have found Phenergan to be absolutely marvelous for insomnia - I have an overactive mind! I find it&#039;s best to take it about four hours before I go to bed - then it knocks me out for the night. Sometimes I still feel a bit drowsy in the mornings and have discovered I only need the lowest dose to get a good night&#039;s sleep. I only take it the night following a sleepless night. Hope this is helpful.""",10.0,127
Levofloxacin,Sinusitis,"""I was given Levofloxacin 500 mg for a sinus infection.  I&#039;m on my 4th day of taking this med and I have been having nausea, headache,  body ache....not sure I want too continue as read all the side effects!""",2.0,8
Evolocumab,High Cholesterol,"""I have had  high cholesterol with hypertension since I was in my late 20s. I was diagnosed with CAD when I turned 50 after having my first of three stents in the same blood vessel. 
I was in the double blind test using Amgen&#039;s PCSK9 inhibitor for about two years. When it became available to the public, I requested it from my insurer. Amgen supplied the drug to me for no cost for 6 months when my insurance company finally denied coverage. While I was taking the injections, my LDL was 20; overall cholesterol 109. Once I went off the drug, my LDL rose to 103; overall cholesterol 212. Once I went on medicare another supplemental prescription ins. company, I reapplied for Repatha. I was approved for one year &amp; am currently taking it.""",10.0,15
Clonidine,ADHD,"""Well my Doctor boosted my ADHD medicine Adderall XR to 30 mg and I have a hard time falling a sleep even after a 14 hour work day. So he prescribed clonidine  to  counter my Adderall XR. Adderall helps me function at work really well. But my sleep disorder has worsen. I was taking Xanax and Ambient to sleep, but since I started adderall XR I had to stop taking the other two medications. What helps you sleep?""",8.0,11
Fentanyl,Pain,"""This medicine is perfect for me. I have a blood disorder that causes frequent blood clots in my leg, two inches from below my left knee on down was amputated last year. I&#039;ve died twice for a total of 48 seconds from pulmonary embolisms. I&#039;m 19 and in August my doctor cut me off of my MS Contins and Roxicets because of addiction problems. I was in pain for 5 months until I was hospitalized once again with a new clot and constant super high blood pressure from the pain. Now my new pain doctor has me on 50mcg of the Fentanyl patch along with Roxi 30&#039;s. No potential for abuse with the Fentanyl.""",9.0,12
Oxaprozin,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""It&#039;s great for the joints and does make it feel better, almost like the joints are floating on gel. The bad side of it is that it doesn&#039;t help with other pain you may have. So your only option for that is Tylenol.""",4.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I went on this after LoEstrin 24 gave me insomnia.  I&#039;ve been on it for 2 months and it&#039;s not bad.  It works for birth control.  The only side effects I have had are hair loss. I get mood swings when I&quot;m on the 2nd week of the pack.  I&#039;m ok with it for now, but I&#039;m thinking about switching to one that doesn&#039;t make me so irritable.""",8.0,2
Colesevelam,"Diarrhea, Chronic","""I stared having mild diarrhea around the age of 12, around 4/6 times a day as I got older this increased and caused me to stop exercising, as it I had chronic diarrhea!
I tried everything to limit it, including massive doses of Imodium  but nothing touched it, at the age of 31 whilst suffering painful chronic diarrhea 20+ times a day and suffering constant exhaustion I luckily found a news paper article that highlighted bile acid malabsorption and after a few visits and another year of harassing a consultant I was put on cholestagel 625mg (colesevelam) which changed my life!!
Unfortunately serious intestinal damage had been done which still causes problems with users, prolapses, blood and mucus but the chronic diaherra is cured!""",10.0,7
Paxil,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""About 33 years ago, I was diagnosed with anxiety/depression. Was put on Paxil, and it was brought to my attention, that they actually made me worse...more agitated. As I read these posts, I wonder &quot;sure wish it worked for me, like that!! Need less to say, all these years later, my anxiety is thru the roof...HATE groups or crowds of people...I pretty much either go to work or stay in the house, on days off. Makes me nervous to be around people I don&#039;t know. Call me crazy, its like a phobia, and I think it&#039;s their stupidity!  I&#039;m not prefect, by ANY means....but my word, people these days!""",1.0,11
Voltaren,Osteoarthritis,"""Night pain from knee osteoarthritis - a burning on the medial side - sometimes bothers me at night, particularly if I have been active during the day. If I get up walk around for a few minutes sometimes the pain vanishes. Otherwise  I apply Voltaren gel- about the size of a small grape over the sore place and the pain goes away pretty quickly. I occasionally apply Voltaren ahead of time if I know I&#039;m going to be on my feet a lot. """,8.0,45
Metformin,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome when I was 16 yrs old. My Dr put me on Birth Control at first for about 3 years I just had my physical on December 3rd she prescribed Metformin 500 mg because I told her I want to have a baby. I started Merformin since Dec 3 2014 so it has been a month taking this medicine, I have noticed some weight loss, and I also have been feeling some headaches, and not wanting to eat much, this week I have started feeling some cramps because I do believe is almost time for my period to come. Hopefully it is regulating already, I can pretty much say this medication has helped me and hopefully I can have my bundle of Joy soon.""",10.0,29
Pylera,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""It&#039;s three days after finishing the tenth day of taking Pylera. The first four days of taking the medication, I felt no side effects. On days five through ten, I was nauseous, dizzy, and had a headache, especially right after taking my daily doses. I took the medicine with a meal three times a day and with a light snack before bed. Stools also turned a dark greenish color and were often irregular throughout the day bordering on diarrhea. Also had a feeling of uneasiness, like a panic attack, right after taking the medicine on three occasions. I&#039;ll have to check with my doctor to confirm if the H. pylori has been eradicated and also wait a few weeks to see if my ulcers heal (which I&#039;ve read can take from a few weeks to a few months).""",8.0,24
Norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have been on this for about 6 months now after being on desagestoral and constant bleeding. Seem to be on 26-28 day cycle and bleeding lasts between 4 and 6 days but 2 weeks after I get another period. My mood is often low on this pill and I often feel weepy. The cycle is doing my head in now and I&#039;m terrified there&#039;s something wrong with me. Want to just stop but scared I&#039;ll always be this messed up. Anyone else experienced this? I&#039;m 38.""",4.0,30
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Generess Fe now for over two years, and I am switching to a different birth control. The main reason I&#039;m switching is because my sex drive is virtually non-existent, and my Dr. said that is because the Generess levels you out (because it is super low in estrogen), so you don&#039;t get the &quot;highs&quot; you would get with some other BC pills or without BC. Also, it is not covered by most insurance because it is a chewable (I&#039;ve paid about $25/mo, which is not as fun as free). And I feel like it gives me uncontrollable breakouts -- I also looked into this and a lack of estrogen causes your skin to produce more oil, which causes breakouts. On the plus side, I haven&#039;t had a period in over a year!

Time to switch for me.""",7.0,3
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""This medication is excellent for suppressing my cravings, for opioids! Unfortunately I cannot stay on them for more than a month due to the horrible side affects. I literally would not, sleep more than 1-2 hours a night, therefore causing hallucinations after 4 days.  No bowel movement for a week at a time, and even then, would have to drink magnesium citrate. My legs would swell so bad, my lower back would hurt and put on 10-15lbs of water. Severely agitated and depressed.""",10.0,22
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""Abreva did not work and I believe caused them to spread on my lower lip. I have 6 different sores on my whole bottom lip in different stages. I&#039;m 33 and I don&#039;t normally use abreva but I&#039;m out of town so I bought it in a pinch. I&#039;ve never experienced this spreading before in this degree. I will never use abreva again.""",1.0,3
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Nexplanon for over a year now and I love it! I haven&#039;t had a single period and my cramps are gone. Along with constant migraines. I would recommend this birth control to anyone. It&#039;s so much easier than taking the pill every day.""",10.0,56
Mucinex,ibromyalgia,"""Unbelievable is all I can say! I could not have doubted this more, but after suffering night after night with horrendous back pain, I sat up at 3am searching the internet for some herb or vitamin I had dismissed the 100 other times I had sat up on the night in pain. I thought it sounded ridiculous, but no more so than anything else I had tried. I started with 1200mg and have remained on that and I feel better than I have in years. I urge you to try this. It has changed my life!""",9.0,147
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I started my journey on 7/29/2017.  Unfortunately I am very limited to my exercise routine due to a car accident. I changed the way I eat and I try to eat healthier and smaller portions. I so far am down 6 lbs.  I am hoping I keep losing. With the discount card it&#039;s free no copay for me.""",8.0,12
Silenor,,"""Well took Silenor 3 mg twice over the past 5 days and I have to say it works well. I noticed a difference in the quality of sleep. I feel very well rested the next day. Will keep it handy when I&#039;m having problems sleeping through the night.""",10.0,23
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve read a lot of the other reviews because I have been having trouble with anger and frustration and it is over little things that shouldn&#039;t normally bother me so I wondered if it was micronor. I have been taking it for three months now. It&#039;s the first pill I have used for contraception, and like a lot of other women here, I was recommended this one because I have a history of migraines. My periods haven&#039;t stopped and aren&#039;t any heavier. I don&#039;t get cramps much any more. So that&#039;s a bonus. No visible weight gain and no bad skin. The only thing I really noticed is breast tenderness for the first month pretty much constantly but it wasn&#039;t unmanageable. I think give it time, it&#039;s affects change over time""",9.0,16
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I Have been on this medication for 7 weeks along with doing the slim plate program. I exercise at the gym 3 days a week and my off days I walk a mile. This is not a miracle drug as with any weight loss you have to watch your food intake. I weighted 164 pounds 7 weeks ago,and I&#039;m at 147 now. It has helped a great deal with controlling my appetite.  I have tried it all,but this is working and I&#039;m feeling much healthier.""",9.0,30
Spiriva,"COPD, Maintenance","""My husband started using Spiriva last Wednesday. He was breathing easier but by Sunday, then he began having crushing tightness in his chest, difficulty breathing, pulse rates of 111, high blood pressure and chest pain. We took him to the ER because we thought he was having a heart attack. It turned out to be a severe allergic reaction to Spiriva. He won&#039;t be using it anymore. He also had dry mouth and difficulty urinating which are also side effects.""",1.0,127
Levitra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""34 male, athletic in great shape. Have dealt with minor to serious erectile dysfunction for a few years now.  Doc says my testosterone is excellent for my age and thinks the erectile dysfunction is mostly psychological.  Anyways, he gave me 10 x 20mg samples to try out. And boy am I glad he did.  What a night! Never in my life even in my teens have I had so much fun in the bedroom! Took 1 x 20mg pill after a hot shower and a couple beers. Straight to couch to &quot;watch a movie&quot;. """,10.0,69
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the Mirena inserted in 2011.I loved it! I stop having my period almost immediately.  No cramps! I just got it replace. Pain is tolerable  . I took Ibuprofen an hour before. It helped tremendously.  I&#039;m slightly bleeding. But not like a period! Just spots.""",10.0,4
Silodosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I am a 70 year old married man.  I started on Rapaflo 2 months ago.  It seems to have reduced my urination trips at night from about 4 to 1 or 2.  I can still have an orgasm, but I have to focus harder, and the subsequent ejaculation is dry.  Something I have never experienced before.  It does seem to be very expensive, at $142 for a 30 day supply""",8.0,34
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have always been 110-112 lbs, and then after starting Jolessa, almost immediate weight gain of 7-8 lbs even though I am still just as active and eat very healthy.  My sex drive is non-existent now since these awful pills.  The only reason I went on them in the first place is to get my period every 3 months.  Well it took me at least 7 months for that to happen bc the first few months I still got my period every single month and the spotting lasted for weeks at a time.  I also have no patience anymore and can easily snap when this would have been totally out of character for me.  I am switching back to my previous birth control this month finally.""",1.0,3
Sprintec,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I started Sprintec because my doctor recommended it after I decided to get on birth control after my miscarriage. 2 pills into my second week on them I started my period. It lasted for 12 days, with at least 8 of them being fairly heavy. I have also experienced almost constant spotting since starting it. Tomorrow I start the second week of my second pack, and I&#039;ve been spotting for 2 days. If things don&#039;t even themselves out soon, I&#039;m switching meds. I&#039;m tired of the bleeding affecting my sex life. I got on Sprintec to prevent pregnancy, not sex. I honestly believe just using condoms would be a better experience!""",4.0,5
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started the pills in August  of 2015 first 2 weeks with a very strick diet plan and no exercise I lost 15 pounds now as of February 2016 I lost total of 45 pounds I don&#039;t want to lose anymore I only keep taking them to keep the weight off but I kinda eat what I want now THEY REALLY WORK....only downfall COTTON MOUTH.....""",9.0,25
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I got Liletta inserted on November the second. I cramped, but I was fine. I have two kids, I got pregnant while on Skyla. I thought to give this a try, since it has a higher hormone amount. I have been on my period now for 4.5 weeks, its been relatively light. Nothing crazy at all, and no cramping. But now its even more blood. 
My husband and I have had sex, ( he could care less about getting me pregnant or not) So far, I&#039;m not pregnant. So I guess its doing its job. But I haven&#039;t had acne, no weight gain, no change in skin... Just this dang long period. But Ill give myself a longer time to see how it does.""",7.0,5
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""Biggest waste of $100 I ever spent. This medication made me SO hungry 24/7 I would eat everything in front of me all day! I felt like I was on a strong steroid and it even got to the point I would toss and turn all night still hungry. I tried it for 18 days straight thinking it took a little while to become effective and gained 6lbs before I stopped. I also spoke with 2 other people who tried it (1 of them a doctor) and they both had the same experience. Wish I could get my money back""",1.0,7
Gabapentin,ibromyalgia,"""I started feeling deep hot bone pain about 3 month ago and got worse and worse. My boyfriend  took me to a Rheumatologist.  All she did was touch my body at certain points.  I said &quot;Oh, that feels good&quot; and right away she knew it was fibromyalgia.   My dosage has been raised 3 times and now taking 800mg 3x a day.  Then I read it cause weight gain (gasp).  I wish I didn&#039;t read that part but overall today the fog is lifting and I have little pain here and there but I take Subutex for that.  I am also on dextroamphetamine  for the chronic fatigue and helps a lot.  Besides I&#039;ve been diagnosed with ADHD.""",8.0,31
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Should have started with Adderall at first. My eight year old son is doing good.""",9.0,32
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""This combination of Hydrocodone/acetaminophen is the best at relieving pain. I have tried Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet, Vocoprofen, Vicodin HP and just about every different combination and Norco works the best by far. It relieves my pain in all parts of my body, and is also great for headaches, terrible back pain and abdominal cramping. This drug is much less addicting and has less episodes of nausea/vomiting.""",10.0,98
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""Was prescribed lorazapam for anxiety, terrible head pressure, jaw pressure, throat pressure.  Nothing had worked previously  I had tried everything  magnesium, warm compress on area, breathing exercises, Advil, ibuprofen.  The lorazepam was the best""",10.0,19
Amoxicillin,Bronchitis,"""Not very effective against my case of acute bronchitis.  After 10 days, with little improvement, I was switched to Bactrim.  Will report on Bactrim&#039;s effectiveness after I have been on it for the prescribed time.""",3.0,11
Pregabalin,Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome,"""I was prescribed Lyrica in conjunction with Nortriptyline for RSD pain. It has proven to be a miracle worker over Neurontin/Gabapentin. Although both make me very sleepy and tired, Lyrica actually put a dent in the level of pain. While on Neurontin I was at a constant 7-10/10, Lyrica has brought it to (rarely) 0 and at most (during flareups, etc.) 6.""",9.0,13
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""This has been the worst experience ever...at first everything was great. I didn&#039;t get my period for about 6 months or so. I have now had my period for 7 months straight...BLEEDING EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! I went to get it removed but the doctor told me that oral birth control could help regulate the bleeding so I tried that approach but after a full month of taking oral bc pills I am still bleeding. It has made me feel embarrassed on numerous occasions and it&#039;s very frustrating that the folks at planned parenthood never mentioned this could be a side effect. UGH. Yes, it is effective, I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant. But honestly I would rather not even use protection...that&#039;s how upset I have been with this implant.""",1.0,3
Rocephin,"Gonococcal Infection, Uncomplicated","""Worked so fast that before I left office I felt better""",10.0,5
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""Fantastic experience.  9  months on Seasonique and never had breakthrough bleeding.  Slight appetite increase, but no acne or crazy mood swings. My last 2 birth control pills gave me insane mood swings. My fiance is thrilled with my choice in Seasonique.""",10.0,28
Pegasys,Hepatitis C,"""This is the hardest drug therapy I&#039;ve ever been on in my life but the results are a effective and fast. Please complete the entire therapy for amazing recovery results for Hepatitus C.""",10.0,33
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Took 2 days for a normal pH""",10.0,11
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""Have almost finished the 12 weeks. Absolutely no negative side effects at all . I work 50 hours a week in a demanding job .I have had hep c for over 25 years .Havent felt this well in 25 years . Not sure if it was Harvoni or just luck ,but everyone at work caught a nasty flu I was the only person who didnt. A miracle drug !!! Havent had my blood done but bexause i feel so well I suspect that I am cured. Havent had a single day off work in fact I have more energy than ever""",10.0,25
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So the dr gave me some amox-clav 875 mg a week ago. I only took 3 that was enough to know I had a darn YI ,so I used some Monostat cream for the outside because of the itching. hwen I tell y&rsquo;all I was burning like anything -  I wanted to run through the house screaming for a fire hose to put the fire out """,5.0,8
Albuterol,"Asthma, acute","""With the old inhalers you could test fire it to make sure it was working. Now, how do you tell? I&rsquo;ve used rescue inhalers for many years. The key word here is rescue. When I have an attack lose the ability to breathe deeply. When I use the ProAir RespiClick I can sometimes taste it on my tongue, just like with my old inhaler but I don&rsquo;t get relief. The instructions say you have to wait over 5 minutes to get relief, but the medicine never seems to kick in. My doctor recommended this especially since there was a coupon.""",1.0,10
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had this put on at the beginning of July and have been bleeding ever since! It has made me so emotional and snappy and also caused my skin to become dry and sore! Sounds like a good idea at the time but is definitely not worth all the hassle it causes! Getting it taken out asap and would not recommend to anybody!!""",1.0,4
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Thought I would share since there are so many negative reviews. After a full month of having the implant, I&#039;m a fan (would have given 10/10 but it&#039;s still early). Occasional discomfort at the implant site, but from what I&#039;ve read thats normal and is just the scar tissue being tugged by the muscle. Got the implant the first week of Jan, didn&#039;t get my period that weekend as scheduled, but it came a week later. I had a single cramp the night before I got it, like a warning sign, and then had my period for 10 days. Seemed like a lot, but now that I have no sign of a period, or even spotting for almost 2 weeks now.""",8.0,2
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I began Celexa after having a bad experience on Prozac. I did not see immediate results but I did see some improvement. The side effects were terrible! I had extremely vivid dreams that caused me to be very tired and hard to wake. I had decreased sex drive and lots of problems with memory loss. """,2.0,51
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""It works. I took it 30 min after I had unprotected sex and I didn&#039;t get any side effects and I got my period on time.""",10.0,7
Maxalt-MLT,Migraine,"""I had my doubts that this would work -- it was fantastic! within 15-20 minutes the pain that felt like my skull was in a vise disappeared. I am a horse trainer and I work full time on my own farm, and I can&#039;t function when I have a migraine, ( 4-5 attacks a month, 24-48 hours each time)  Maxalt 10-mg was a miracle for me. I don&#039;t have to put all the work on my daughter, and my temper has become much more even.  The anxiety of worrying about a migraine attack has helped enormously, for my emotional state, too. **side note** I had a Mirena IUD and had it removed, I believe this contributed to the attacks, so hopefully in 4-6 weeks I won&#039;t need the Maxalt, either.""",10.0,8
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Whenever I have a urinary tract infection, a yeast infection is sure to follow and this time, instead of buying the 3 day treatment of Canesten that you insert inside (which has always worked well the first day), I tried the one pill.  No side effects.  However I my vagina is still itchy, burning and rubbing it no longer provides any relief anymore.  Going back to the doctor, hoping for something stronger.""",4.0,73
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""It&#039;s been working wonderful for me the past 2 years.""",10.0,3
Levetiracetam,Seizures,"""I have tonic clonic epilepsy.  It totally controls my seizures. I haven&#039;t had any since I&#039;ve been taking it - for about two years now.""",10.0,31
Gabapentin,ibromyalgia,"""I&#039;ve only been on it for about 1 month.  They have increased my dosage and I have noticed a change for the better.""",7.0,52
Nucynta,Pain,"""pain doc just switched me to nucynta ER 150 mg - twice daily...after making the rounds of other meds. I was on 4mg dilaudid before this - morphine, oxycodone - all losing some of their effect after a while; but, they ALL worked better than this tapentadol stuff. I am a cancer survivor with a host of other conditions - arthritis, carpal tunnel, cervical neuropathy and lower back pain. Not only is it having no effect on the pain - I can&#039;t sleep - have pounding headache and now can&#039;t urinate at all (enlarged prostate). don&#039;t like this med at all...""",1.0,42
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""I have been on Lryica for 2 1/2 weeks now. I take 1 x 75mg capsule morning &amp; night. I suffer from back, buttock, leg &amp; feet pain from a 360 degree double spinal fusion of L4-L5 &amp; L5 &amp; S1 done 20 years ago.  Nerve pain is now ruining my life. However since being on this medicine my pain is now around a 2-3 out of 10 from being anywhere between 5-9. The only real side effect I am having is feeling &quot;High&quot; 24 hrs a day. Supposedly this will go away in time. I also feel uplifted and it has helped with my depression. I do feel a bit aggressive at times too. I have been keeping a close check on my weight too but nothing has changed. My normal weight is 75 kgs and I&#039;m fit &amp; strong as I workout in the gym regularly which helps control back pain.""",9.0,168
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I have an unusal side affect to this drug.  It takes the pain away (YEAH) but it also wires me.  It should make me sleepy but it speeds me up.  So not only is the pain gone but my house gets clean too.  YEAH!""",10.0,268
Tambocor,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Have been taking Tambocor for 11 years (100mg/day). Have only had Atrial Fibrillation episodes when I forgot to take it.""",10.0,113
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""Smoked at least 40 years - 2 packs a day. More if I was having a few beers. It&#039;s been 6 years since I&#039;ve smoked!""",10.0,37
Phentermine,Obesity,"""Just took 1/2 of the tab today 6-2-17. I weigh 248lbs at 5&#039;6&quot;. I&#039;m hoping this works quickly- not feeling anything yet. But it&#039;s only 9:49am. My 1st GW is 220. 2nd GW is 200 3rd GW is 175. I&#039;ll report back with any progress.""",7.0,4
Diphenhydramine,Insomnia,"""In a lower dose of 25mg it made it easier to wake up in the morning and increased my appetite but in the higher dose of 50mg I got headaches, lost my appetite, and my sleep got even more messed up.""",5.0,8
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""Great so far.""",10.0,2
Lorzone,Muscle Spasm,"""I ALMOST DIED FROM LORZONE!!! Who ever took samples to a Pain Doctor&#039;s office knowing it can KILL you if you take other pain medicines with this KILL. I was not told this, I was just told to take two 750mg tablets a day. I swelled up in the face, hands and legs. I became so sick I had dark urine and could not eat as all I could do was throw up and have coffee ground diarrhea. I WAS GIVEN SAMPLES FROM A PAIN DOCTOR! No information was on the boxes! Before you take this make sure it goes with all your medicines you are on or you could DIE! (check your drug interactions) I MAY NEVER BE THE SAME. Who ever gave those samples to a pain Doctor&#039;s office they are trying to kill people!!  I can not tell you how many days I took the samples as I lost my MEMORY! I called the company they are to blame for this in my book!""",1.0,18
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I need to be put on the list for a lung transplant and my Pulmonogist said that I must lose 10 kg in 3 months to have an evaluation.I have been on Victoza for 1 month and have lost 4kg. I started on 0.6 then increased to 0.10 and now I&#039;m on 1.2. Only once did I have nausea and a slight headache. I do not feel hungry and I believe that Victoza works. I was on diabetes medicine tablets and insulin. I am still taking the tablet but have stopped the insulin. And now I&#039;m slowly, very slowly finding the courage to exercise. Keep a positive mind and try to focus and do things that will complimentary weigh loss and a happy life.""",10.0,51
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""So I took this on Febuary 21 after the condom broke unfortunately! I am not ready for kids at all I just started college and I immediately took this maybe 45 minutes later, I had absolutely no side effects so I thought maybe it wouldn&#039;t work for me but sure enough I started my period on 3/2 one day late but I did!!""",10.0,14
Drixoral Cold and Allergy,Nasal Congestion,"""I am suffering greatly since Drixoral is no longer available.  I have used it since it became available without prescription.  It is the only thing that worked for me and my allergies. I am so miserable now it is not good.  Nothing else comes close to doing what Drixoral did for me.  Can&#039;t believe it is not being made any more. """,10.0,16
Harvoni,Hepatitis C,"""I had Heptatitis C 1A at a level 2.  I was not experiencing many effects except becoming fatigued occasionally . I had limited side effect of being somewhat tired and forgetfulness during my work.  It was not extreme. I am very happy to be cured.""",10.0,31
Sertraline,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""Felt better in social situations approximately 3 days after starting the medication.""",9.0,95
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Menstrual Disorders,"""I have been on the pill for about 3 weeks now, everything has been going okay. I have less mood swings I&#039;m more calm and my sex drive has improved so that&#039;s a plus. There are a few side effects I&#039;ve experienced though, my acne is breaking out again, I&#039;ve been having spotting and severe cramps, but I&#039;m going to finish my 3 months and see how it goes... hope this helps good luck ladies!""",5.0,17
Valacyclovir,Cold Sores,"""I&#039;ve had cold sores since I was a kid and have only recently started taking Valtrex but I have to say, this stuff is a game changer! I usually get a cold sore about once a year and it last any where from a week to two weeks. I&#039;m an entertainer so they always seem to pop up right around a big gig so you can imagine the anguish it creates. I eat healthy and workout regularly so that cuts down on their frequency but they still occasionally pop up. My doctor recently prescribed me the medication and I had completely forgotten about it until I woke up the day before a big gig with a significant bump and serious redness. I immediately took two 1mg tablets and two more later before bed in conjunction with abreva. By morning it was gone!""",9.0,13
Prozac,Depression,"""This medication was awful. Despite only being 17 at the time so the doctor decided that I would be put on this medication for my depression I knew that there was a chance that this may cause my condition to deteriorate. I saw no improvements with the 10mg so my doctor increased this to 20mg. This is where it all went downhill. I developed full blown Panic disorder as I was having several panic attacks a day so I was unable to go to school. The medication increased my suicidal thoughts to the point where I was not sleeping at night due to constantly thinking of ways to kill myself. One day I nearly did attempt suicide so I had to be assessed by a Psychiatrist who put me on tranquilisers for a week then admitted me to a psychiatric unit.""",1.0,20
Magnesium hydroxide,Constipation,"""Pain pain and more pain. Worked in about 1 hour ,but very painful.""",1.0,8
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I am on my six week pack of Chantix. I felt great the first month. It really did help me quit smoking. I still have thoughts of smoking usually at the end of stressful workday. I have noticed that the last 2 weeks my mood has changed. I can feel myself slipping into a state of depression. I am trying so hard not to focus on this but it is really hard. I don&#039;t have a strong support system and I don&#039;t have many friends close friends that I can talk to so this scares me. I don&#039;t want to smoke any more but I think that after I finish this package of Chantix I am not going to get the third month.""",7.0,13
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""If anyone were to ask me what&#039;s the best way to get rid of acne, I would say accutane. Granted every person/ skin type is different so results vary for every individual, but accutane has been a wonder drug for me. From age 12-18 I had struggled with acne and had been prescribed many ointments, creams, and different brands of &quot;the pill&quot;, I purchased off the counter brands, performed home remedies, and nothing had work. If you have had many failed attempts of curing your acne, I highly suggest to go to your dermatologist and personally ask to be put on accutane. I promise it will make you want to enjoy and embrace life instead of constantly knowing the patterns on floors and never knowing the colors of your classmates eyes.""",9.0,23
Citalopram,Panic Disorde,"""One day six years ago, I became consumed with anxiety.  Panic attacks, head pressure, foggy head, pressure in my ear, nausea, dizziness, tingling appendages appeared literally from out of the blue became my life at 26 years old. I went to numerous Doctors who tested me for EVERYTHING. I managed with Xanax, which seemed to be the only thing that made me feel normal again for brief periods of time.  I just wasn&#039;t myself and I longed for my old life when I felt confidant and in control.  I didn&#039;t want to believe that it could all be in my mind and was convinced that I had some unknown disorder.  Finally, I went to a Psychiatrist who diagnosed me with Panic Disorder and GAD.  I was prescribed Celexa 20.  """,9.0,65
Belviq,Obesity,"""Just got back from my 90 day (really 87 days) Belviq status exam.  So here is the data from the doctors office:

Weight from 261.5 to 236.0.  That is down 25.5 pounds or 9.75%.
Glucose from 102 to 91 ml/dl.  That goes from prediabetic to normal range.
A1c was 5.5%, but I do not have a baseline (0 day) value.
HDL for 23 to 30.  Still low, but a lot better.
I also had one of my lowest BP readings in years at the doctors office.

My advice to new Belviq patients is that after starting Belviq my hunger goes away before I feel full.  That is a new experience for me.  Pay attention to the lack of hunger to know when to stop eating.""",10.0,78
Zonisamide,Migraine Prevention,"""I was taking 6-8 Excedrine Migraine daily to control my headaches.  I saw a neurologist and was put on Zonegram. It took 1 month to build up to 100 mg per day. I was headache  free after 2 months and have been that way for 3 months now.  I will step down from the pills in 6 months. No side affects for me at all .""",10.0,40
Phenergan,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I have chronic pancreatitis and often have persistent nausea and vomiting. I have tried Zofran and a couple of other medications for this but none are as effective as Phenergan. Whether orally or I.V., it takes away the nausea. I have a GJ tube for enteral nutrition. Vomiting can cause the tube to twist and slide out of place so it&#039;s imperative to keep it under control. Phenergan does that for me. It also helps with the side effects from the painkillers I must take every day (oxycodone and Dilaudid). I don&#039;t know where I would be without it. Phenergan may be old school but it works for me better than any newer medicine.""",9.0,53
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""I have been on these for 2 months now for sleep and depression. I&#039;m on 15mg. Has slightly helped my mood but hasn&#039;t helped my sleep other than making me feel drowsy in the day. Seems to work in the day but not when I take at night. """,5.0,14
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""I have long QT syndrome.   So I can not take anything to help me sleep because it could cause cardiac arrest.   However I have a horrible time trying to fall asleep and stay asleep.  It&#039;s terrible.  But I can take Belsomra safely.   And it has been a God send for me.  I take the 20mg dose and as long as I am in bed at the time it kicks in , I fall asleep fairly easily and stay asleep for a solid 6 hours. I wake up feeling refreshed.   ( I had a bad case of insomnia- 3 hours to fall asleep.. waking up 4 or 5 times a night-  getting 3 hours of sleep a night if that)  Belsomra has made sleep possible.""",9.0,22
Macrobid,Bladder Infection,"""I was prescribed Macrobid for a bladder infection on a Friday. I took the first dose that evening after dinner. I woke up Saturday morning feeling fine, took another dose, and it went downhill from there. We went out for breakfast, and the fun began, nausea, chills, etc. I had to go home and get in bed for the remainder of the day. I had a fever of 101.3. I had a terrible headache, joint pain etc. On Sunday, I was so freaked, my husband took me to an urgent care clinic. I was told that it wasn&#039;t the Macrobid, but that my bladder infection had become systemic. Baloney. I would wake up and feel fine, take the medication with milk, and whammo! Down for the count. I am now on day 5, and finally went to work today. Totally felt hungover.""",6.0,61
Tavaborole,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I&#039;ve been battling toenail fungus for just over two years on each of my big toes.  They are thicker but that is not noticeable to anyone but me. What bothers me most and what others see is the black, disgusting appearance on the outside of both nails. All summer was spent hiding my feet from others when wearing flip slips and sandals. For over a year I brushed on a topical solution that I bought directly from my podiatrist. The black sides became nastier and more visible than ever.  Three weeks ago, he gave me a sample of kerydin and ordered a prescription for me. I have been using this for only three weeks and, although still black, the improvement is amazing.  I wish I had taken a before picture. Still black but SO much better.""",10.0,8
Risperdal,Autism,"""Caused hyperactivity and cause me to gain weight and develop breasts.""",2.0,42
Acyclovir,Cold Sores,"""You are going to love this, my small tube of aciclovir ointment costs $900.  Welcome to &#039;Merica.  Luckily my insurance covered it or I would have lots of cold sores.  The stuff is marginally effective if you catch the cold sores at the right moment.  I am switching over to oral hoping for better results.  """,4.0,0
Yaz,Birth Control,"""I took this medicine for 3 years. The first 2 years were great. Less bleeding and basically no cramps. By the 3rd year though I developed severe anxiety, depression and mild kidney and liver problems as well as a racing pounding pulse and difficulty breathing. Several other of my friends have had some of the same problems. I would recommend it if you have severe cramps like I did. It was great. Just be sure to monitor yourself.""",2.0,8
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""I contacted Hep C sometime between 1970-1985, so I had it for a long time before I knew I was infected.. I tried 1 round of treatment but it did not clear the virus and I was really tired and cranky all the time. I completed the Harvoni treatment this past May and when I did the follow-up in October I was still virus free. The only side effect I noticed was about 9 days after I started it I felt like I had more energy than I&#039;d had for the last 10 years!""",10.0,51
Contrave,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve only been on Contrave for four days, but I am already seeing results.  I was only a little dizzy for an hour or so after the first dose - haven&#039;t felt any dizziness since then.  No trouble sleeping, no constipation, no nausea, but I can tell that my mood is calmer and a bit more upbeat, and I simply don&#039;t have the urge to eat till I&#039;m full.  I am moderately hungry at meal time, but am easily satisfied with smaller portions.  I just don&#039;t have any trouble saying NO to even the most tempting food.  Oh, and I&#039;ve already lost six pounds.""",8.0,39
Avelox,Pneumonia,"""I am a FT RN working in an infectious disease unit. I am consistently exposed to respiratory viruses during the winter months; meningitis, encephalitis, and abscesses in the summer months; with a little variety thrown in here and there (asthma, pneumonia, kawasakis, septic babies, etc). I recently came down with a nasty RLL PNA and was prescribed this Avelox 400 mg, on day 14 of 20. Thus far, I have noticed tremendous improvement, but I am not 100% quite yet. Yes, the side effects/warnings can be scary, but the only thing I have noticed is fatigue and muscle/tenseness. Benefits always have to outweigh the risk, and I believe this medicine can keep many of us out of hospital bed and on the road to recovery quickly.""",9.0,35
Clotrimazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This is the only product that ever worked effectively for me.  Very, fast acting, over the counter product.""",10.0,9
EpiPen,Allergic Reactions,"""Being allergic to bee stings, EpiPens have saved my life on two different occasions.  Without it, I could easily have died from anaphylactic shock.""",10.0,8
Adapalene,Acne,"""I am an aesthetician, if you use anything topical that makes your skin peel (anything prescription strength) DO NOT WAX. I suggest a 7 day break from any topical prescriptions like that before a face waxing. It doesn&#039;t matter if you only use the product on your chin and are wanting to wax your brows, your skin will likely lose a few layers because the retinol/retinoid is still in your bloodstream. 
I used Differin in high school and it worked wonders, I am trying it again at 29 because my breakouts are getting more frequent. Hopefully the purging process (when your underlying breakouts are forced to the surface and everything seems worse) isn&#039;t too bad. I recommend using an oil free moisturizer.""",9.0,22
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I was initially given amoxicillin for my UTI but after 3 days, I still had a fever, cloudy urine and overall blahs.  Went back to Dr. and was given Cipro.  Wow...less than 24 hours later, fever is gone and urine is clear.  I do have a headache but I don&#039;t know if that is from Cipro or from sleeping so much.  The list of side effects are a bit scary but so far, no problems.""",9.0,47
Metaxalone,Muscle Spasm,"""Have taken only for two days but seems to have helped. Have a L4 L5 problem and after a recent flair up this was prescribed. Seems to have helped to speed recovery.""",9.0,20
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I&#039;m on day 10 and the 1 mg pills do upset my stomach, some days worse than others. I sleep okay but am up beat after I take the pills. I&#039;ve been coming home to take a nap, which I never did before. I&#039;m down from a pack a day to 6. I had a cigarette 13 hours after my last one today. Broke out in a sweat. Didn&#039;t enjoy the smoke. Here&#039;s hoping I can beat this sooner rather than later. Mornings are my downfall but I&#039;m taking this one day at a time.""",8.0,12
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Today was my first day on mydayis 50mg. I was taking vyvanse 50mg but it was only helping for about 4-5 hours then wearing off. Today I could really tell the difference in my concentration/ focus and my energy; it was much better. I did however feel tired about an hour to two hrs after taking it but then got  motivation after that for the remainder of the day. Like I said my focus was better I wasn&rsquo;t running around my house like a crazy woman starting a ton of tasks and finishing none. I was able to get things accomplished pretty easily today. I am remaining hopeful that mydayis will continue to work for me.""",6.0,5
Levomilnacipran,Depression,"""All I have to say is Wow! this is like taking Red Bull as an anti-depressant. So far so good, I just hope this feeling lasts and side effects do not kick in.""",8.0,127
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""It really works!! Ive got cold sores twice before, the first outbreak was in the middle of my bottom lip and the corner of my mouth- at the same time!! It was so bad I still have a faint scar!! The second one was bad as well. This time by the time I felt the burning tingle and ran to the bathroom mirror there were already 2 tiny blisters!! I got Abreva immediately, but all reviews and directions say get it BEFORE the first blister shows. Well it didn&#039;t make the 2 tiny blisters I already had disappear (I normally have a cluster of 10+) but it made it so there was NO redness &amp; it stopped any new blisters. Normally it takes 1-2 weeks to heal, I&#039;m on day 3 and I&#039;m amazed! Its expensive, but its 110% worth it""",10.0,22
Sevelamer,Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure,"""I experienced too many side effects -- constant nausea, itching, &amp; weight gain.""",3.0,0
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I took phentermine and counted carbs, exercised, lost about 30 lbs, but after 5 or six months, no changes. Dr said stop. My weight had been creeping back up About a year later (or more) &amp; I decided to try finishing the bottle, it was expiring. 37.5 mg, x 38 days, lost another 4-5 lbs. It has taken me  4 weeks to get reapproved from insurance. Had anyone else had success after stopping when it no longer works then starting again?""",8.0,4
Triamcinolone,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I have had rheumatoid arthritis now for about 4 years, mainly in my neck and shoulders. I&#039;m a school teacher and it would be excruciating to raise my arms to write on the board. I&#039;m also a musician with allergies. A year ago last spring I decided to get an allergy shot to reduce my allergy symptoms before a performance and was astonished to experience that my rheumatoid arthritis pain literally left my body. I didn&#039;t attribute the regression to the Kenalog but while talking to my doctor she made the relationship.  The Kenalog shot for allergies was suppose to be good for a year. A year later my arthritis started to seep back into my neck and shoulders.  I went back to the same allergy doctor and got exactly the same shot and my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms left again. My life has changed tremendously.""",10.0,22
Valium,Anxiety,"""Very wonderful drug for those that suffer from anxiety and panic attacks.  Like Ativan, it has less of a moody after effect such as Klonapin and Xanax.""",9.0,162
Gemfibrozil,High Cholesterol,"""Doctor switched me from Lovastatin to Atorvastatin and later added Gemfibrozil. My numbers are now, in my doctor&#039;s words, &quot;amazing&quot;. No side effects.""",10.0,3
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I got skyla in September of 2015 and the procedure was relatively painless just some slight cramping during the measurement of my uterus. I took a couple Advil beforehand. Since getting it I have gained 13 lbs even though I have started exercising more regularly to combat the weight gain. I have also gotten acne which I have never had before. My face is constantly breaking out and I also get it on my back and behind (all new). I have been reading some other forums and a lot of other women were experiencing the same problem but all of their doctors kept saying weight gain isn&#039;t from it. So instead of going to my doctor I decide to pull it out myself. I just had to feel for the strings and pull like a tampon. Would not recommend skyla at all.""",4.0,6
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""Well I have anxiety and have trouble getting to sleep or should I say don&#039;t get any sleep at all, I have lupus and fibro and I&#039;m on prednisone and pain meds and was recently taken off of my zanax 1mg. Due to the doctor not being able to prescribe me 2 narcotics which I also think is crazy that a doctor is limited to how to treat you, I had been on zanax for 3 years and they worked for me but now due to the limitations of my doctor he gave me buspiron and I am now officially scared to try anything new I couldn&#039;t get up the next day. As if I was paralyzed and I felt so off.  I thought I was about to have a siezure. I get nauseous as well.  I&#039;m now currenrly waiting to go back to my doctor to refer me to another doctor to prescibe me my zanax back again""",1.0,9
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I picked this up after a few days of mild itching, no smelly discharge or anything to crazy. I inserted it and within 5 minutes it began to burn and itch. It is currently 4 am and I have been awake for the the last 3 hours tossing and turning. I went to the bathroom and looked at what was going on down there and my outer labia is puffy and red. I had to pee hoping it would make it better but no luck. The stuff came out along with some discharge. I do not recommend my symptoms are worse than before!!""",3.0,0
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""So far XIIDRA has been very effective for my dry eyes.  HOWEVER, their is not enough medication for two eyes, only one.  Therefore I&#039;m forced to use two capsules.  For what we pay for this, they could at least put an antiquated amount in each capsule.""",3.0,10
Tramadol,Back Pain,"""I have been using Tramadol for back pain due to spinal fusion. I found that when I am on a higher dose, I feel OK but once I am under 200 mg a day, it doesn&#039;t work for me. Unfortunately, this medicine has to be weened from so I have to go through the lower dosages to be able to try another medicine.""",4.0,57
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Internet reviews made me a little apprehensive before I decided to get an IUD, but I already knew better than to prey too much about them because it&#039;s a fact that the majority of IUD reviews you&#039;ll find on the internet will be negative! Why? Because people are twice as likely to write a review if they had a bad experience; it&#039;s sort of like the media- it is twice as likely to cover a story if it&#039;s really bad. So don&#039;t let these reviews scare you! IUD placement should be a personal choice. You should go to a doctor that you trust, and they will assess your uterus, its size and shape as well as your cervix to see if an IUD will be compatible. They will know if your uterus is too small or if you cannot tolerate the procedure. 
My NP made me feel comfortable and relaxed when she inserted my Skyla IUD, and overall it wasn&#039;t bad at all! It&#039;s going to hurt, but it&#039;s over quickly and if you deep breathe (but do not hyperventilate) and distract your thoughts it&#039;s over before you know it. After the insertion I took 800mg ibuprofen and was on my way to school. I didn&#039;t feel a thing for a few hours until later that night I experienced some mild cramping. Overall I&#039;m really glad I made the decision to get the Skyla. I&#039;m a fan of birth control with the least amount of hormones possible so that my body can still balance and regulate its own hormones. Skyla has a localized effect so that you don&#039;t get many of the systemic side effects of the pill. 
It only took a couple of days for me to feel great and barely notice the IUD! Now I don&#039;t feel it at all.""",10.0,7
Aripiprazole,Depression,"""I became less withdrawn, happier, and there was no weight gain.  Some insomnia at first, but that cleared up after the first week.""",9.0,218
Levofloxacin,Sinusitis,"""Took this after having a sinus infection for four months, amoxicillin,  augmentin, zpacks, steroids,  nothing worked. Levaquin made me feel better within days, completely cleared the infection.  Did give me a swollen foot/ankle, but that cleared once I finished the antibiotic course.  I&#039;d rather wrap my foot for two weeks, than have a sinus infection for four months.  I don&#039;t think this is typically prescribed unless other antibiotics have failed. On it again for another stubborn sinus infection,  no tendon issues so far.""",10.0,41
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""This medicine made my anxiety worse. While I was very focused, I had a bad month while I was using this.""",3.0,21
Verapamil,Arrhythmia,"""This medicine helped with the fast heart rate but caused impotence. No other side effects were noticed.""",5.0,19
Triamcinolone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Apparently this product worked wonders for a friend of mine, within minutes of taking one dose my nose would not stop running like a faucet, I began feeling sharp yet sudden pain throughout my chest/stomach, I genuinely feel like I couldn&#039;t breath (I say feel because I&#039;m dealing with the side affects as I type this) I have very bad diarrhea &amp; I feel like I am going to puke up a storm at any point. Please don&#039;t take this &amp; if you do be prepared. I wish I was.""",1.0,5
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""On my second week and I&#039;m probably going to stop.  I&#039;m experiencing terrible hot flashes and chills and am not sleeping. I&#039;m so sorry it is not working.""",2.0,27
Tylenol with Codeine #3,Pain,"""I prefer Tylenol number 3 for pain. Vicodin made me sick. It is also very cost effective.""",10.0,44
Atarax,Allergies,"""I took ATARAX when a child and started taking this medicine again approximately 2 years ago, from my Allergist. I have tried basically all modern oral prescription medicines (&amp; those which have become over-the-counter). My Allergies induce ASTHMA! I take specifically created Allergy Antigen Shots (2 per wk/2 different vials) from Allergist which help greatly. Normally, unless I live on the coast, I&#039;m bothered from indoor (dust, mold), outdoor (weeds, plants), &amp; food allergies in the warm (non-frost/freezing) months. Each yr Allergies have become worse. I can take this 1 tab 1x per day or 2 pills at once if having a severe attack.  I certainly recommend having an Allergist Dr, in addition to your reg Gen.Practice Dr. This Rx does NOT make me sleepy, though people say it can.""",9.0,34
Ritalin,ADHD,"""I find Ritalin allows me to focus. With my ADD and bipolar I couldn&#039;t even read a book. My doctor says though its a stimulant, Ritalin tends not to push bipolars into mania. I was self medicating my ADD with caffeine which made me anxious so I&#039;m glad the Ritalin replaces that. I&#039;m on a low dose now and hope to increase to where the positive effects last longer, as they are short lived now.""",10.0,46
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Between my 2 pregnancies I had a ParraGuard, my bleeding was out of control. I had to stay indoors 2 to 3 days a month because nothing I used could guarantee I would not end up in an embarrassing situation. After my 2nd pregnancy my doctor recommended the Mirena. What a change!!! I love it! I&#039;m already on my 2nd one. I have to be honest, the replacement was quite painful but if I weigh it up against all the positives... no periods for 8 years, no mess or stress about excessive bleeding! I still have my monthly cravings but that to me is just a sign that I am still a woman. I will recommend the Mirena to all my friends.""",10.0,5
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I have been on 50 mg for a week now. My skin is less oily and I have fewer whiteheads. My skin broke out a little more the first three days then it not normally does but nothing bad. I was worried to take this but it seems to be helping with my hormonal acne around my chin and cheeks.""",10.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Had mierna for about 6 months. Was told that it would help my cysts disappear and it had little to no side effects. It was a great thing being that i got pregant with my son while on the pill. This was 5 years, check string, no periods, and all that. Well starting 2 months after having it in which would be july 2015 i started experiencing pain in my lower abdomen, back and my left leg/foot. It wasnt bad then every month from july 2015 until this month nov 2015 i was in more and more pain. No doctor could explain why. Finally decided to have it removed a few days ago. Best decision i made because the same day i started feeling better. All the pain was going away or gone. It&#039;s a good form of birth control but isnt for every women.""",5.0,15
Kadian,Chronic Pain,"""Kadian is AMAZING! I&#039;ve been a pain sufferer for decades. I suffer from spinal stenosis/spindylosis; cervical neuralgia, etc. I&#039;ve had multiple cervical fusions (anterior &amp; posterior) with hardware. Anyone who&#039;s been through multiple fusions knows the pain changes, but never truly goes away. Pain was somewhat manageable with MS Contin, but I would still &quot;pay&quot; for it if I ever pushed myself, traveled, etc. Since 1998, I never had more than a week or two between moderate/severe pain flare-ups. Since kadian, I&#039;ve gone as long as 3 months without one! I even flew to Europe for a 10 day vacation (which was a ton of walking/sitting) without any issues! Kadian works and works AWESOME!""",10.0,18
Abilify,Depression,"""Taking this in conjunction with Wellbutrin and Buspar gave me my life back. 
My mood is stable, I&#039;m happy, excited, and not over the top either. The trade name really describes this medication well that&#039;s for sure. However, this isn&#039;t for everyone. Also I must note the first 5 days kind of suck. I felt like my head was spinning and I felt nauseated like I was on a roller coaster all the time. Never threw up though. SO glad I stuck with it though. Well worth it in the end.""",9.0,73
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got nexplanon November 2015. First, my experience inserting the rod was not that painful, the only part that hurt (and it hurt like a b*tch) was the lidocaine shot the doctor used to numb my arm. For a few days afterward though, I didn&#039;t want to move my arm certain ways because it caused a sharp pain on each end of the rod and caused bruising. 

I have always had extremely heavy, painful, and long periods before I was on birth control and while I was on the pill. They would last approximately ten days each. About a week after I got nexplanon, I got my period. It was just like my normal periods, but instead of ending it just got lighter until it was just spotting and has been bleeding ever since, but I barely ever cramp like I used to.""",7.0,1
Remeron,Depression,"""This medicine is helping me - I feel better in general.  I have taken it for 2 weeks and gained 10lbs.  All I think about is my next meal and then snacks.  It is crazy, I can&#039;t help but eat, eat, eat.  I have called my doctor to see about switching me to something else.  I can&#039;t continue gaining weight like this. I may have to find some diet pills to off-set the cravings. If you are depressed and underweight this is the pill for you.""",8.0,28
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I have used this before and it works but prefer something different. Chilling and heavy dose of Vaseline are things I did this time that made experience easier. I found holding your nose and drinking it as quickly as you can the best approach for me.

This seems to work very rapidly for some and drag on for others. I had the first BM  2:45 hours after starting and it drug on for over five hours . My doctor said take morning dosage 5 hours before appointment time. I would give minimum of 5 hours before leaving for appointment unless you want to risk a miserable car ride hoping you make it.""",6.0,14
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Saved my life. I used to take 20 mg two years ago. I ended up taking myself off, (tapering) then I was fine for about 6 months. I fell into a relapse and now started on 10 mg. I would be so afraid of what to eat and if something was going to make my blood sugar to high. Now I can eat healthy but not have to worry that to much fruit will make me sick. I can have a soda every now and then. I love Lexapro. The first few days are different, headache, stomach ache and dizziness. Now I feel 100% better.""",10.0,56
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Quick rundown. 48 yr old female. 3rd colonoscopy. 

Found this to be way easier then the other two preps. Taste is somewhere between grape-cherry with a salty taste. The split dosage was nice but getting up after a nap at 1:30 am not so much. My appt was at 8:30 am. Note the time of your procedure. Schedule later in day if you want to sleep in a bit. No it&#039;s not fun, no it&#039;s not convenient, no it&#039;s not something you chat about in the lunchroom at work BUT for me one day of inconvenience sure beats having colon cancer or having to have part of your colon out! Just something to think about. The doctors do this everyday. They could care less about what your butt looks like.  Plus your sedated so who cares what they say !! Just have it done!!""",10.0,19
Natelle One,Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation,"""No side effects and its very easy to take.""",10.0,0
Flexeril,Temporomandibular Joint Disorde,"""After struggling with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder for years, seeing so many dentists and doctors, I have finally gotten it under control with Flexeril. My doctor finally diagnosed it as muscle spasms and tension from my anxiety disorder. I take Buspar also, and the combination has been a miracle cure for me. I no longer need pain medicines stronger than OTC. I feel so much better.""",10.0,45
Bupropion,Depression,"""Feel great, no side effects""",10.0,34
Next Choice,Emergency Contraception,"""I took Next Choice after contraceptive failure ...and thumps up I&#039;m not pregnant.""",8.0,55
Fentanyl,Pain,"""My husband has spinal stenosis. He had major back surgery so his Dr. prescribed this medication he was doing a lot better. He actually could move. Now his Dr. ups and quits and he has no more medication, no Dr. at his practice is able to write out this prescription for him and now he&#039;s back in bed. """,9.0,19
Duloxetine,Chronic Pain,"""I swapped from Amitriptyline for chronic pain and sleep issues, to Duloxetine which I was led to believe would help me sleep too. 

After taking for just two days I felt horrid on this, I felt spaced out, and couldn&#039;t sleep. Two weeks in and it has turned me into an insomniac. I also found i had bad headaches, nausea, and it brought on the worst depression I had ever experienced. I was anxious, jittery, feeling very manic. I was told the side effects would wear off, but I felt long term this was not going to help my insomnia one bit. I did find my pain lessened, but the insomnia and mental instability it brought far outweighed any benefit. Now I have been 2 days cold turkey and it has been HELL but I wanted this poison out of me!""",3.0,4
Aripiprazole,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I could not handle the teeth clenching.""",2.0,10
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""Finally something that works. I was given this for pain expected after surgery. I only needed to use it twice but I have a neurological disorder and it relieved the pain I was experiencing from that. My neurologist had tried me on everything but this for my pain. I use on occasion for when I really can&#039;t take the pain any more""",9.0,25
Falmina,Birth Control,"""Terrible experience. Had sore nipples, tightness in chest; abnormal bleeding as well as loss of sex drive. Was on this  for almost 6 months and side effects did NOT subside""",1.0,4
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""Monday night, I started getting body aches and swollen, sore lymph nodes. Woke up at 3:30am with my 2 month old, and couldn&#039;t swallow without stabbing pain. By 8:00am Tuesday, I was on my way to the doctor with fever, chills, and the worst sore throat of my life (turns out one tonsil was enormous).  Started the Tamiflu by 3:00pm. So less than 24 hours from the abrupt onset of symptoms. Now we are at the end of Wednesday, and I can&#039;t believe how much better I feel! My energy is coming back, body aches are gone, and while my throat is still sore, I&#039;m not crying when I swallow (yeah, it was that bad).  I am impressed. Do take with food though! 2nd pill was on empty stomach and I was throwing up for 15 minutes 2 hours later.""",9.0,3
Cephalexin,Bacterial Infection,"""The drug did help with my infection in my mouth that I had gotten from a piercing, but the side effects are awful. I was told to take 4 a day for 10 days and I&#039;ve had to expand the days because I cannot take 4 a day without wanting to pass out or throw up. I get so nauseous and am extremely tired from it. If you do take this pill make sure you eat A LOT.""",3.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""My pharmacy switched me over to this from Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, and this is the worst thing I have ever taken. At first I was experiencing spotting immediately after being an hour late of taking my pill. It was so bad the first month I spotted for a week and then got my period the next with horrible cramps and headaches. I have been on it for 3 months now and I have spotted every month.  This month I got my period for two days over a week before I was supposed to. In addition to this, I have been experiencing crazy anger &amp; mood swings for the first time. To the point where I got mad at my boyfriend for trying to plan a vacation with me and then cried immediately afterwards. I have also had some pain in my ovaries and broke out more than ever.""",5.0,0
Citalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been prescribed Citalopram for the 4th time but have started my dose at only 5mg as I get so many bad side effects but the good news is, this is this really works 100% for me once I get used to it! I only wish I had not listened to my doctor who kept tapering me off it but always gave me Zopiclone or Lorazepam to help, only my new GP won&#039;t give me either so this is tough right now.  Only on day 3 but remember how I was able to lead a completely normal life once the medication worked. A small price to pay in the end have been ill for almost a year now trying different medication but decided it was tie to go with the one that truly works despite how horrible the start up effects might be .""",9.0,26
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on all sorts of meds. Wellbutrin was beautiful but my throat swelled up and I broke out in hives. They  have tried lithium (scary rashes that took 4 months to clear) some other ones that made me worse or rashes. Latuda is the first that has been close to the awesomeness of Wellbutrin. I have more energy, eat less, fog like state of not fully &quot;being there&quot; is gone. I feel like a different person. The first week was nauseating but that went away and lasted a half hour at a time. When I bumped up to 40mg the nausea came back. My kidneys seem to be hurting but I am going with a wait and see if that goes away as well. I do not want to be taken off. Meds are hard to find that work.""",8.0,116
Clonazepam,None,"""This med is usually prescribed for anxiety but I&#039;m taking it for post-surgical nerve pain. It is truly a miracle. I take a tiny dose of 0.25mg and it lasts for 14-18 hours! The only downside to it is that it can cause dependency &amp; you eventually get used to it and have to increase the dosage. For that reason alone I don&#039;t take it every day although I&#039;d love to.""",10.0,4
Montelukast,Asthma,"""This review will not completely apply to most people as I am bipolar II and am extremely sensitive to some kinds of medicines. 
It normally takes me a very long time to fall asleep (sometimes until dawn) but once I am I stay asleep and get plenty of rest. On Singulair I once couldn&#039;t fall asleep until about 12:00 in the afternoon after going to bed at 11:00 pm the night before, and I would often wake up multiple times while sleeping. My anxiety was much higher, I was significantly more depressed, and my previously very well stabilized mood was once again destabilized. I also had some water retention weight gain. Was absolutely amazing for my asthma though, so I guess that&#039;s something. Really wish it played nice with my sleep and bipolar.""",2.0,24
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I am 18 years old and my dermatologist prescribed Trinessa for acne, I have taken it for 3 months. I have experienced pretty much every side effect on the list. I feel nauseous for every day on the first week of the pack and on most other days too! I have only gained a few pounds because of the extreme increase in appetite, but I&#039;ve lost the weight since. My breasts have grown a whole cup size even though I was already a D. And my breasts are always sore to the touch. I have occasional mood swings that make me very sad at times. On the bright side, my acne has gotten significantly better and my hair is shiny and grows really fast! Also my insurance completely covers it, it is literally $0! That&#039;s a plus as well!""",6.0,23
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""I am 22 years old and I have always had sweating issues in conditions that did not call for it. Recently it has gotten very bad. Cant make it through a workday of retail without a 6 inch diameter sweat stain. I have had a series of interviews for an internship and the combination of nervousness and hyperhidrosis = catastrophic amounts of sweat and pit stains. This is what really motivated me to seek help. 

Tried it last night, didn&#039;t notice much irritation at all. Used a tiny amount and My doctor also recommended putting on a thin layer of moisturizing girl deodorant to help with irritation. Today I am sweat free so far. I will update after a few days.""",9.0,1
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""It&#039;s amazing. Zero side effects. I feel &quot;Normal&quot;. These reviews scared me but my Dr encouraged me to try for myself and see.

Lexapro put 10 kilos on me.
Edeonax made me the sickest I have ever been in my life and was a bloody nightmare. After that ordeal I was so scared to take Cymbalta.

My energy is amazing now.
Anxiety, panic attacks and social anxiety feel mild but manageable- like I have a chance.""",10.0,48
Clonidine,High Blood Pressure,"""Within two weeks my blood pressure came down from well over 200, 190s and 180s down to averages of 140&#039;s and below.  Incredible because for several years it was extremely high and I had a stroke in my eye because of it.

I&#039;m thrilled with the results because no other medicine worked.""",10.0,104
Phentermine / topiramate,Obesity,"""Started in mid-February 2017 with 2-wk &quot;free&quot; dose and then went to monthly regular dose of 7.5 mg. Started at 258 lbs and have lost about 10 lbs in about 3 wks with minimal exercise...just brisk walking for 30-45 mins at lunch.  The biggest change is it stops me from thinking about eating as a really enjoyable experience.  In the past I would have obsessed about the weekend BBQ or would have gone for two helpings of pasta because it was so good. Now, I eat about 1/2 of that and don&#039;t find even that to be super delicious.  That&#039;s a little sad, huh?  Anyway, feeling healthier and besides being a little short tempered now and then, no other side effects (51 yr old male)""",10.0,30
Flecainide,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Benign artrial fibrillation.  Cardiologist tried everything -- next step was surgery.  Was having from 10-15 six hour episodes per month and ruining quality of life.   Have been on flecainide for 2 years and it is now completely under control.  Only episodes I&#039;ve had were a year ago during a bronchitis episode but as soon as antibiotics kicked in the a-fib was gone again.  Absolutely no side effects and this medicine has changed my life.""",10.0,28
Etanercept,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""I have been on Enbrel for 15 years and it has been a life changer.  I was literally pain free.  Until about a year ago, shortly have the injection I started feeling nauseous, thought maybe it was something I ate but I have since tracked it and every single time to give myself an injection I get nauseated and it lasts for about 36 hours.  Has something in the formula of Enbrel changed??  I&#039;ll take being nauseated any day over the pain.""",8.0,11
Brimonidine,Rosacea,"""I didn&#039;t have the severe side effects that some people had with this medication, but I did have so many more papules than usual.  It didn&#039;t burn when I applied it and it did reduce redness.  I stuck with it for just over a week and then I couldn&#039;t stand how bumpy my face was so I stopped.""",3.0,17
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I Started 37.5mg on November 22, 2014 went to the doctor on December 23,2014 weighed in and I&#039;ve lost a total of 20lbs with no exercise and keeping calories between 800-1200 most days some times I went over by eating out but most days it was within that range. Plus I&#039;ve been drinking a lot of water. I will be starting my new bottle today December 28, 2014 and will be back to the doctor February 1, 2015. The only side effect I&#039;ve experienced is dry mouth. Fingers crossed that this will continue to work the same way this month I will  exercise this month while taking it.""",10.0,65
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Hi ladies im here to share my experience wuth planb i had unprotected sex on 09-13-15 i took plan b the nextday round 12p.m bout a hour later i had all sideeffects that was expected my period was due on the 23rd i got it as expected but the next month i had spotting that only lasted a day so i was worried because on top of that i had pregnant symptoms i took several test all negative so i was now almost 3weeks late i went and purchase a v8 vitamin drink drank a large dose then nextday i got my period thank u plan b it really work and im well over 200lbs it still works Dont stress your period will come""",8.0,14
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I have been on Sprintec for 9 months (switched from Generess Fe). For the entire first month I experienced horrible stomach cramps, extreme bloating to where my lower abdomen felt like a rock hard balloon, headaches (I never get headaches) as well as dizziness. I called my doctor after two weeks and told her I couldn&#039;t handle it. She told me to finish out the month to give my body a chance to regulate. After that initial month, I have had absolutely no symptoms.  My sex drive has been back to normal and my personality is happy and normal again since switching to Sprintec! Also, my periods are regular and I have very minimal bleeding, cramping, etc. Over all, I would recommend this pill.""",9.0,6
Amphetamine,ADHD,"""I was taking 2 of the 20 mg Adderall a day and they wore off quick. Doctor had tried my son on this new medicine and worked for him. So I asked our doctor to switch me also, only draw back was that no one in our town carries it. I could either drive an hour to a Walgreens that carried or wait a week for the Walgreens in our town to get it in. Said they won&#039;t just order this medicine to keep on hand  until we have filled 4 prescriptions which I thought made no sense. Luckily our local CVS has it on hand and the $25 coupon our doctor gave us has been wonderful. With our insurance it would cost $89 but was able to get the first prescription FREE!!  And then each one after for $25..""",10.0,9
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""This pill definitely keeps me focused.""",10.0,62
Betamethasone,Lichen Sclerosus,"""An itchy scalp.""",9.0,1
Accutane,Acne,"""My daughter has been taking Accutane for 6 months now and her skin is FLAWLESS! She is so happy!  She has been complaining of back pain, but she is going to a chiropractor and getting adjusted regularly, which seems to help.  At first her lips were terribly chapped!  But I bought some really good chapstick and now she is fine.  She is tired, but she is also a teenager, so that may come in to play.  She would not wear tank tops last summer because her skin was so broke out.  Now I am planning my wedding and she is only looking at strapless dresses!  This has boosted her confidence and I am thankful she was able to take this medicine!""",9.0,40
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I smoked for 35 years. I was a pack and half a day smoker. I was on the patch and chewing the gum, I even tried e-cigs. Nothing was working for me. Waste of money. Then a friend of my husband&#039;s told him about a new pill called Chantix that he was taking to try to quit smoking. I asked my doctor for a script for Chantix. I set my quit date January 13, 2011. I have not had a cigarette since. I was not able to take a whole pill because it was to strong for me so I cut them in half to see if that would help. Still to strong so I cut the pill in thirds and that was the right amount. I did have to eat before taking the Chantix and I did have vivid dreams but nothing I couldn&#039;t handle. January 13, 2016 will be my five year anniversary. Go Chantix.""",10.0,43
Remeron SolTab,Depression,"""Best antidepressant ever. Also great for insomnia, OCD, anxiety and allergies. Isn&#039;t addictive and doesn&#039;t cause withdrawal in my exp. Also the effectiveness doesn&#039;t decrease with continuous long-term usage.""",10.0,9
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I took Lo Loestrin Fe for 2 years and honestly loved it. I switched briefly to the generic version for a month, and it was freaking awful, so I switched back to Lo Lo right away. 
Only issue I encountered on it was that I ovulated over the BC.. which resulted in extreme breast tenderness &amp; growth (for about 2-3 weeks) and weight gain. When this first happened to me I really thought I was pregnant, after a test came out negative I went to my OBGYN and she explained that it was too low a hormone level to properly regulate my cycle. Hence the ovulation. So then I switched to generic and ended up just switching back again. 
I finally stopped taking Lo Lo after the 2nd time I ovulated over the pills and got an IUD. 
Overall though, great BC""",9.0,1
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on Latuda for a little over a year now. It&#039;s been extremely helpful for both mania and depression. I had psychotic mixed episodes, which Lithium did not help. On Latuda, I feel stable and like myself. However, I have &quot;mild&quot; akathisia, meaning I don&#039;t twitch, but I feel horrible if I take it during the day. I take it at night before bed with Lorazepam as needed, (I am probably going to switch to a more regular sleep med soon) and that pretty much solved the problem. The only issue is that it is expensive, but thankfully I have insurance that covers it after my deductible.""",9.0,24
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""I had this before good experience.help lasted5 years the only problem I have is to get 3 injection that are very very painful. don&#039;t understand why they don&#039;t give a local before injection. 
Then I was getting silvist injection I love that because I only get one injection.my insurance company refused to pay for it. they are ........!  I hope that one day they have to do this!. Sorry just my opinion. doctors need to take a stand against these evil cold insurance company who refused to treat the patent right instead of making them suffer .they aren&#039;t doctor&#039;s they know nothing about what I need .the people who run insurance companies have ice running thru their veins they are not human.""",10.0,30
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""This med is awesome! My a1c and all my other blood work now looks perfect. I have lost 43 pounds in 9 months. The med takes away all of your desire to drink sodas and eat sugary snacks. I found that I got lumps from the shot when I did it in my leg or arm, but not when I do it in my stomach. This is the healthiest I have felt in 5  years. Wish I had been put on this med sooner!""",10.0,44
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I started feeling better by the 2nd day. I feel a little funny but continued to take my  prescription. But on the night of the 4th day I  started to feel like my UTI was starting up again. On the 5th and last day of my prescription I have a burning sensation when a went to peed and my lower abdomen started to hurt again.""",7.0,12
Eszopiclone,Insomnia,"""&quot;Wow&quot;!! That pretty well sums it up. I have been an Ambien user for the past few years.  As much as I hate to admit it I found myself abusing the medication. Even worse yet, I was sleep walking &amp; sleep cooking almost every night with huge holes in my memory. I asked my doctor for a sample of Lunesta yesterday. He gave me the 3mg right from the start. The nasty taste hit my mouth within the first 15 minutes of taking it. I woke up 2x during the night due to an alarm on my dryer, but was able to fall right back to sleep. I did wake up with a horrible headache. Not sure if it was from the Lunesta or not. I will try again tonight and see what happens. I to would give this medication a 10 if it were not fo the nasty taste.""",9.0,32
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I am taking 50 mg each night before bed. I have been on it for 8 days. Trying to get off Ativan. I fall asleep very fast but still wake up 2 or 3 times. BUT, when I do wake up I am noticing I do not have the racing thoughts as before. And I fall back to sleep in a few minutes. So far the only side effect is I am sleepy the next day. The stuffy nose and dry mouth are better than at first.""",8.0,36
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""I was deathly afraid of public speaking to the point that I would almost throw up while I was in front of a group. I would find out about a presentation in college and think about it every day for the next few months, getting sick at the thought. I found this drug and it changed the game. I started using it in graduate school and I had classmates come up to me after and ask me how I learned to speak so well. I takes away the fear, the nausea, the trembling, the shaky voice and just allows you to think about what you are presenting rather than what everyone else is thinking about you. This is a MIRACLE drug and I endorse it 100%""",10.0,17
Metronidazole,Giardiasis,"""I was on 250mg 3x a day for 10 days. It cured my Giardia, but made me very nauseous. My doctor had to give me antinausea medication (Zofran), just so I could keep the pill down. I also experienced a bad metal taste in my mouth for the duration of the treatment.""",5.0,12
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I started reading these reviews and panicking because I took FOUR pills and was in horrible pain. The only way to ease it was by puking up a clear liquid that burned my throat like hell. I do NOT recommend this brand!""",1.0,4
CamreseLo,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for almost the full first pack now, I&#039;m on the last pills in which I should get my period. It&#039;s been 3 pills and I haven&#039;t started it yet, I haven&#039;t had spotting, and I have all the symptoms of a period but the blood! Makes me nervous that maybe I have a blood clot or maybe it&#039;s made me infertile, and it makes me worry that I&#039;m just going to get a horrible period in a week or two unexpectedly. I don&#039;t believe I&#039;m pregnant, and this extended pill is way better with side effects than my one month pill, tri sprintec, was. I have a sex drive back and I am not as depressed. Obviously right now I&#039;m very moody and nervous but that&#039;s not the normal.""",7.0,2
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""Really good for as-needed, I take it less than once a week because my antidepressant works well. For me, 0.5mg in the early afternoon really takes the edge off, doesn&#039;t knock me out or leave me stoned, and lets me sleep that night. Rated a 9/10 because I have sexual side-effects for a few days afterwards, really not a big deal because the benefits outweigh. Only take this medicine as-needed, tolerance builds fast so a script of 30 should theoretically last 6 months. Be safe, and above all, communicate with your doctor. Benzos can be very useful if used properly.""",9.0,80
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""I have had the flu twice now in the last 9 years. Was given Tamiflu each time. Both times I was feeling much better by day 3.""",9.0,4
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Positives: Don&#039;t need to remember, doesn&#039;t hurt my arm, haven&#039;t gotten pregnant.
Negatives: I have been bleeding very heavily every day for 4 months straight.
Overall, because of the bleeding, I have not had a pleasant experience and hope to get it removed asap. Hopefully an IUD will be better.""",2.0,5
Septra DS,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I tried taking Septra, and by the second day I was vomiting all day long. Couldn&#039;t take it long enough to cure the bladder infection and because of changing antibiotics partway through, ended up in a trip to the hospital with a kidney infection.""",1.0,21
Pantoprazole,Stomach Ulce,"""Spent two and a half years vomiting everything but coca cola, ramen, and mashed potatoes.  Had tried numerous ulcer medicines all failing miserably. Protonix made life bearable again! It actually ceased the pain!""",10.0,66
NeutraSal,Xerostomia,"""I actually liked this product when I was using it, but hated the inconvenience of having to mix the powder.  It was hard to use away from home.  My doctor gave me a lot of samples but now he said it isn&#039;t available?   Not sure why.  I like a new product he gave me a sample of called Lubricity (it&#039;s an oral spray) and I love the convenience of it.  It also seems to last considerably longer than NeutraSal and most of the other products I&#039;ve tried.  Unfortunately it&#039;s not in any stores by me yet""",6.0,14
Tylenol with Codeine #3,Pain,"""Tylenol with Codeine #3 does nothing for me.. plain aspirin is more effective. I have been prescribed Codeine several times, many times even, over my lifetime, and each time. It seems as if I took nothing at all. I don&#039;t know why, but I just shake my head and even laugh, when they prescribe it.. After trying it yet again, thinking it was just a mistake, or they made it better.. again, it does absolutely nothing to relieve pain. I take several of them, and usually about halfway through the prescription, given me by the doctor, I switch to plain aspirin, to get some relief from pain.""",1.0,0
Ketoconazole,Seborrheic Dermatitis,"""This is a wonderful medicine.  It worked really well on the most stubborn fungal infection I&#039;ve ever had. I had tried everything on the market and nothing would work until this.  I&#039;m not going to lie, this stuff burns like crazy.  You will scream and cry because it burns that bad for about 10 minutes. Stick with it and you will get rid of the infection.  After about the 4th day it quit burning when I used it - and finally, I got rid of the infection. It&#039;s expensive even with insurance but well worth the cost. They gave me a coupon to use and it brought the cost down to about $35.""",10.0,4
MetroGel,Rosacea,"""Have been diagnosed with Rosacea that I have had apparently for years, was not willing to seek medical advice and treatment due to money concerns. Two and 1/2 years since my last consulting with Dr. And all I can say is I am amazed at the results topically applied Metronidazole gel has given me. I am grateful for being able to shave my face without feeling like it was a blood sacrifice. Only one regret, why didn&#039;t I do it sooner. :) happier now""",10.0,54
Qsymia,Obesity,"""Been on it for about 5 weeks now with a 1200 calorie diet. I am a 39 year old male that is 5&#039; 11&quot; and started at 287lb. I have lost 24 lb. So far and love this medication. I have had no side effects other than a little &#039;fogginess&#039; here and there which may be more of the calorie restriction than the medication. I have no problem with sticking to my diet plan thanks to this medication. I highly recommend it. My insurance doesn&#039;t cover it and it is a little pricey though.""",10.0,42
Trimethoprim,Bladder Infection,"""I took the 200 mg strength and was given 16 tablets. On the morning in which I took the very last dose I came out in the most horrendous rash I have EVER experienced and have told I must NEVER take that drug again.  The rash - over a period of about 3 hours - spread over my entire body, including my face.  I was hot and itchy beyond belief.  My doctor was absolutely shocked as she said that any reaction usually appears after taking just a few tablets. I&#039;m in U.K. so some questions are not relevant to me.""",3.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""It works well as a birth control however I have been on different forms of ortho tri cycle for 10 years and the insurance company just recently switched me to this after I had my daughter. I have NEVER had any side effects from any other pill but these make me nauseous and lightheaded about a half hour after I take them and it lasts all day. I&#039;ve tried taking them with food, water, at night. Nothing helps. Privifem and spritec were SOOO much better.""",4.0,2
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I have an extremely high tolerance to pain, and this product brought me to my knees! I was up laying on my floor with a fan blowing on me for a good hour along with ice at 3 am. I think the worst part of the treatment is that little tube of cream. I was finally doing ok till I decided to move on to the cream to follow the treatment instructions. This put me in the shower washing with vinegar and water ... just pure FIRE!  Fortunately I had some vagisil that I used after I was all cleaned off. It has taken the edge off. Hoping I am going to see better moments soon. AWFUL!!!  Don&#039;t risk it!""",1.0,3
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""WELL 50 pounds gained later next week I finally get my mirena iud removed. Had it in almost a year and did enjoy the care freeness of it and lack of period but gained uncontrollable weight and made me feel so insecure this past year. I know everyone reacts differently to iud&#039;s and I was warned by my doctor and the nurse putting it in that weight gain is common but silly me thinking it wouldn&#039;t effect me. I would never recommend the mirena to a friend unless they were very active gym members or could use a few extra pounds on their body haha""",3.0,4
Diclofenac,Pain,"""I was in a car accident in December of 07&#039; and have had severe neck and left shoulder pain since. My pain specialist has done various treatments including Facet Joint Injections, with no long terms results. At my recent visit with him I was complaining of the same pain with no relief, he handed me two sample tubes of Voltaren Gel. I have been using it for about a week now and have had a full week without pain. This stuff really works. I have been impressed so far. Thanks Voltaren.""",10.0,83
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got my Implanon inserted in May of 2010. I also thought it would be the better choice for me because I wouldn&#039;t have to worry about taking a pill everyday. The doctor tells you that it will take your body the first 6 months to get used to the Implanon and &quot;figure out what it wants to do with your body&quot;. 9 months later, I am among the percentage that has the negative side effects. I haven&#039;t stopped bleeding since May. I will be off of it for 1 or 2 days, but then it starts again. The blood flow is regular. I also noticed that I began to get headaches, back pain, abnormally irritable, feet swelling, and constant acne breakouts. In the end, abstinence had become my form of birth control. So I got it taken out and I&#039;m on the pill.""",3.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""This pill works! Don&#039;t read these reviews 24 hrs a day like I did. I was so scared and worried myself sick but it works. I was on birth control but didn&#039;t take it at the same times. (wasn&#039;t using as contraception, more to regulate periods). Period ended June 22nd. Incident on night June 24th, took pill June 25th, 5 hrs after incident. Withdrawal bleeding July 1-8. Regular period was supposed to come July 13, I got it one day early on the 12th. So basically two weeks of bleeding in a month. Even after that, it was heavy but I was worried about implantation and all that. But I got my next period August 8th and it is two days early according to my birth control packet, but right on time if I counted 28 day cycle! THIS WORKS. TRUST IT!""",10.0,23
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""Update - I have been on this medication since March 9 (6 weeks, 3 days) and have lost 14 pounds.  I think it works well.  The only complaint is still the constipation issue but if you stay on top of things (Miralax every day, faithfully) it will be ok.""",9.0,63
Levothyroxine,Not Listed / Othe,"""hi""",10.0,5
Sodium oxybate,Cataplexy,"""Hi, I have been diagnosed with Narcoplepy w/cataplexy 1 month ago. I realized something was wrong with my sleep habits several years ago, but attributed it to stress.  I thought I slept well at night only to find out that I never go into restful sleep. The constant chain of dreams is frustrating and can be disturbing. I do take Modafinill with medioka results. I was prescribed Xerym and at first I was excited then became extremely terrified of type of medication. I thank everyone for sharing the positive results as many mostly will mention the negative. It has been very helpful in calming my nerves for my fist dose tonight!""",9.0,1
Macrobid,Prevention of Bladder infection,"""Prescribed Macrobid after misdiagnosis. 2nd day, I was yellow, vomiting, dizzy, weak. Hospitalised at hospital emergencies. Took doctors one week to confirm Macrobid was the reason for my liver failure. Almost lost my life.""",1.0,24
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had 2 c-sections and zero natural births, so my doctor prepared me by letting me know that the entrance to my uterus  (cervical oss) was that of a woman that has never had children, so I. Old experience more pain than usual. The insertion was a bit uncomfortable  (not really any pain) but after 3 hours and some motrin, it was completely gone. I really think it depends on the provider inserting the Liletta if you experience pain. It&#039;s interesting to me to hear some people had the worst pain in their life while others had just a few hours of cramping. To me it just shows it&#039;s not the Liletta, it&#039;s the person inserting it.""",10.0,5
Brilinta,Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events,"""I had 1 stent placed March 2017. put on Brilinta 90 mg twice a day with baby aspirin in the morning. Shortness of breath started a week and 1/2 into cardio rehab. Was told as long as I could handle the shortness of breath it was more important to continue taking the drug. I called cardiologist about an inhaler. This time I am told that is for my primary to deal with. I am tired always, nap almost daily and now am anaemic. The anaemia adds to the shortness of breath and fatigue. I have also developed PICA. All I want to eat are dry rolled oats. I assume for the starch because it sure isn&#039;t for the taste. I can&#039;t wait for my one year to be over. The upper and lower GI I now have coming up are not what I planned on.""",4.0,1
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got this implant shortly after my c-section.. My periods have been so irregular and I spot for months...I got it January 2013 today may 4 2016 I began my period a couple days ago and it&#039;s never been this heavy and clotted I don&#039;t know if this is normal I have to change my tampon every hour it&#039;s a regular size tampon but I feel light headed too idk but this implant has been not worth the mess is rather just have it once a month for a week then deal with this!!!""",1.0,0
Clonidine,High Blood Pressure,"""Five days after I began using the Clonidine patch, I started having terrible side effects.  These included extreme dizziness, constipation, diarrhea, and a hard bloated stomach.   I immediately discontinued the patch after using it for 6 days.  These effects are still continuing to a lesser degree almost two months later.  My hair also stopped growing, but started to regrow after a month.
My blood pressure did go down, but it wasn&#039;t worth it!  

The owner at my local health food store recommended that I try taking Beet Root - 2 pills twice a day.  My blood pressure is now normal and I&#039;m having no side effects!""",5.0,13
Moxifloxacin,Bacterial Infection,"""First of all I&#039;m so sadden by so many horrified stories on this blog.  My heart goes out to you all. I am on day 9 with Avelox. My doctor prescribed other medicines for this bacterial infection and bad cough that I have for three months now. The first 2 days were horrible for me on Avelox. I was throwing up all night, heart beating fast, severe itching.  By day 3 I felt great and my side effects now are not as bad, minor itching now.  But I must say this medicine does work for me. It also has cleared up my skin on my face and I had blisters on my hand big one&#039;s that also has cleared up. So I&#039;m going to do a refill on this and continue this medicine for another 10 days.  Good Luck to all that had bad experience with this medicine.""",9.0,14
Esomeprazole,Not Listed / Othe,"""I received Nexium 24 hour for free from Smiley360 to try. I just started taking it yesterday and I can already tell a huge difference. I am very satisfied with this product. The only reason I deducted a star is because after researching, it does appear a lottle pricey. But if it continues to work this well , it will be well worth each penny.""",9.0,0
Aspirin / oxycodone,Pain,"""I had a fractured femur from being hit by a car. Morphine was used initially during the acute pain. On the second day Percodan was prescribed, even though I wasn&#039;t in great pain. After a few days, had loss of appetite, inability to urinate and severe constipation. Stopped Percodan, Tylenol was adequate to relieve pain.""",1.0,10
Flexeril,Muscle Spasm,"""I took this when I pulled a muscle in my back and could no longer pick up my infant daughter. I took it in the middle of the day and it helped with the pain. Initially didn&#039;t make me sleepy but the next morning it was near impossible to wake up. It was that terrible &quot;hang-over&quot; feeling. It was the worst I&#039;ve ever felt. I could hardly make myself wake up to get dressed and use the restroom. I laid around until almost 4pm the next day just because of pure lack of energy. Luckily I was only prescribed it for a week or so otherwise I&#039;m sure I would have quit taking it because of the drowsiness after effect.""",7.0,64
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""I feel the Abilify working on my depression. I am singing and happier then I have been in a while. I was taking Invega before and that did not help me at all. I am diagnosed with Bipolar 1. This medicine has lessened my mania but has not vanished it completely. I do not see any side effects with this medicine!""",10.0,39
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""Fixed one problem, made another worse! My 14 years old child, has had seasonal depression and social anxiety. Her doctor said it would help with the anxiety too but it has left her always shaking uncontrollably and feeling more jittery and anxious than ever! It has helped the depression, she can go to school with a bit more ease and it&#039;ll keep her from throwing herself out a window. But her general ability to function is about the same because now she is too anxious instead of too sad.""",5.0,10
Levitra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Great product! It works well for me, especially when I take it on an empty or partially empty stomach. I&#039;m 47 and my wife tells me that my erections are harder and longer.""",8.0,31
Balziva,Birth Control,"""I recommend staying as far away from this pill as possible. Only 3 weeks in and cystic acne everywhere on chin and forehead   other breakouts. Keep in mind I have never suffered from acne or breakouts before!!! Also extremely bloated, always fatigued, and made me very nauseous. Please avoid this birth control!! Getting back on the one I was on for 5 1/2 years (tri-previfem). Don&#039;t know why I even switched...terrible decision. Never been so self conscious in my entire life. After all these negative  reviews and my personal experience, I&#039;m quitting this pill today.""",1.0,1
Paroxetine,Panic Disorde,"""Works wonders for my anxiety and panic attacks, and even depression. But it puts me in a manic / euphoric / agitated condition. Sometimes unbearable. So I have to take Klonopin 2-4mg a day alongside olanzapine 5mg when things get out of control. Side effects for me: hunger, excessive yawning, euphoria/mania, weight gain, lower sex drive, very vivid dreams, they mostly go away within 10-14 days. The withdrawals are lengthy and hard so be careful, go slow. Works for me, meds turned my life around once again.""",8.0,2
Escitalopram,Major Depressive Disorde,"""This changed my entire world.. 
I&#039;m 21
Female
I&#039;ve been on Lexapro for 3 months now. My experience, there was a very quick change in my life. I was not aware I had major depression, that was the real kicker. I do not remember a time I felt this alive/&quot;normal&quot;/happy/connected.""",10.0,22
Golimumab,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I was dx with sero positive RA nearly 35 years ago and have been on just about every NSAID, dmard, infusion and combinations of these. Simponi Aria along with lefunimide is my current cocktail. While it seems to be keeping my joint pain under control, my fatigue is off the charts and I have lots of body aches, frequent headaches and gastro problems. My bp and glucose levels are also elevated, though I&#039;m not sure if this is due to this medication, or not.""",5.0,6
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""I have been on a fairly high dose of this medication for over 6 years now. I can not tell you enough that it is an extremly horrible idea for long term use 2 times daily or more or even less any long term use of this drug to me is almost a death sentence for that person it is probably the most difficult thing to stay off of if used for more then a month or 2 straight. Im trying to get off them now myself but I am so very deep in a hole its almost hard to see the end. Once you stop say goodbye to sleep for a while and feeling like complete psychosis for the next few weeks or months till your brain comes back from the hole you dug for it. If I could go back and never take a benzo I would in a heart beat ssris and ssnris never worked for me.""",10.0,21
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Since getting this about 3 weeks ago, I have been vomiting and having diarrhea nonstop. It&#039;s the end of the semester so I have been trying to go to work and class extremely fatigued and running out of class or work to vomit before returning. I am also nauseous a lot. In addition to this I think I have the first yeast infection I&#039;ve gotten in my life, and I&#039;m much more irritable than usual. I already have bipolar II and borderline personality disorder, along with generalized anxiety disorder and PTSD, and it&#039;s definitely made my mood swings worse (though it is hard to tell because they&#039;re already severe, as you can well imagine). I have lost about 10 pounds because of the constant vomiting and haven&#039;t had my period yet since I&#039;ve been on it.""",2.0,0
Effexor XR,Depression,"""Taking Effexor in the beginning was hard to get used to but after 6 months I felt great. Down side is I have headaches and sweat a lot. If I miss more than 4 days then I have withdrawal symptoms.  I&#039;m taking 150 mg a day and despite the side effects I wouldn&#039;t change a thing. Oh yeah I have also lost weight while taking Effexor.""",7.0,32
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Menstrual Disorders,"""I started taking Yaz in 2007 due to extremely long periods. I was not sexually active when I first started taking Yaz. After about a year, I was switched to Ocella, but it was still basically the same thing. I Ocella for just under 5 years. I stopped taking it one month ago. I had ZERO sex drive, very poor natural lubrication, and cramps that had me doubled over every few months. I never really got pimples, so that&#039;s a plus. But I still had longer periods than I would have liked. """,4.0,4
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""My doctor prescribed this for me due to heart palpitations to go along with another medication Pristiq. This medication did nothing for me other than increase my appetite .I gained 8 lbs in 2 weeks. Have stopped taking it.""",1.0,15
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Had IUD Mirena inserted last April, 2015, it was excruciating. I bleed for 10 days 1st 3 months &amp; had consent spotting. My periods are dark black blood clots &amp; very few months of heavey red bleeding. There are months I have anywhere to 2/3 periods. I also had extremely bad anxiety/depression, crying fits, gnarly headaches, major cramps and severe mood swings, family hates me/it!!!! I decided to do IUD after Loestrin 24 was disconnected. Am 44 &amp; ever had children. Calling to get it out &amp; back on the pill. I do not recommend this product.""",1.0,4
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Junel for about 9 months. During the first month or two on this pill, I experienced terrible mood swings and depression. This has gotten better, but hasn&#039;t completely gone away. However, my periods are lighter and shorter. I still experience regular abnormal bleeding, for instance, one of my periods lasted a full month, and my most recent one started two weeks early. However, it does its job. Personally, I&#039;m not sure whether the benefits outweigh side effects.""",5.0,5
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""My boyfriend and I discovered that it made him go soft after about 10-15 minutes! It must be something to do with the hormones releasing...I don&#039;tknow. All I know is he would go soft every time when I had it in and ever since I switched back to the pill he hasn&#039;t!""",1.0,2
Xarelto,Deep Vein Thrombosis,"""I was diagnosed with a big DVT in right leg in Oct. 2015. Was put on Xeralto for 6 months. Two months ago had another ultra sound and no clots. I am 66 years old. The doctor just took me off Xeralto 4 days ago and now I&#039;m worried about having a stroke, more clots etc (thanks to all the scary commercials on TV) so now I&#039;m stressed about being &#039;off&#039; Xeralto. I didn&#039;t have any side effects that I am aware of while on Xeralto luckily. Doctor told me stay active (I sit 8 hours a day at work connected to a computer and phone) so I am sure this is why I got the clots to start with. I move my legs around under my desk and stand up for a few minutes every hour or two when I can. Will see what happens from here.""",7.0,33
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""After two years of Depo-Provera shots, I decided to go a little more long term with my BC. On the shot my periods had all but disappeared; I&#039;d get very minimal spotting for a single day out of two months. Since Nexplanon uses the same type of hormone, I incorrectly assumed that my cycle would stay the same. About four months after the insertion, I&#039;m getting a full duration period every two weeks, like clockwork, and my PMS symptoms (irritability, lack of appetite, cramping and diarrhea) are back with a vengeance each time. My doctor wants me to hold out another few months to see if I stabilize. We&#039;ll see, I guess.

On the positive side, it&#039;s effective at preventing pregnancy.""",6.0,2
Clindamycin,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I&#039;ve had BV for the past 8 months and they always prescribe clindamycin and it always came back then they gave me Metronidazole. And the smell was gone by my second pill I couldn&#039;t be more happy""",1.0,5
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I have been taking Lexapro for 5 weeks now. In the first two weeks I thought it was having a positive affect on my moods, anxiety and depression. However, in the last 3 weeks, I seem to have reverted back and may have even regressed further back before I even started taking the drug. I have had more suicidal thoughts, desire to be left alone, high anxieties, extreme mood swings, and no motivation. I feel alone, with no hope. I have less interest in things I enjoy now than i did before taking Lexapro. My doctor told me that it would take 4-6 weeks for the medication to realize it&#039;s full effect/potential. Entering my 6th week, it&#039;s time for me and my doctor to consider alternatives.""",2.0,7
Morphine,Chronic Pain,"""my breathing got very bad I wasn&#039;t told about the side affects I read about it on this site and I ask my gp why I wasn&#039;t told about the side affects and he wouldn&#039;t tell me so I may need to talk to my lawyer""",9.0,10
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Bit of  nausea at the start but eased off until I changed my stab day then sickness came back for a couple of weeks. 11 weeks in and have dropped 12kg in weight. Blood sugars are way down and have more energy. Struggle to always eat three times a day but when I do I feel great and that&#039;s when the weight melts off.""",10.0,25
Yasmin,Birth Control,"""I used Yasmin for over 5 years without any issues. It had no impact on my weight and cleared my skin beautifully - however perhaps gave it a tendency to be a little too dry. When I stopped the pill acne returned very quickly. It worked without any issues as birth control. 
In the last months, however, I developed nausea to the pills - for some reason simply the thought of taking them gave me nausea, and at some point when I had to take two at the same time I threw up bile the next morning. I continued to take the pills for a little while, but the nausea was clearly associated with them, not any other factor, so eventually I had to switch to a different brand and composition. I would still recommened; they were OK for a long time.""",7.0,8
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""It helped me sleep, but only 4 hrs  with 10 mg dosage""",9.0,11
Zoloft,Depression,"""I was on Zoloft for about 8 years for severe generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder. I was eventually maxed out (200mg) and I felt awful. I couldn&#039;t feel emotions at all, it was almost like depression but less hopeless. I felt like a zombie. Or a robot. I also had pretty severe sexual side effects as well. Got taken off, and I feel like a real human again. I&#039;m on Wellbutrin now.""",2.0,11
Adalimumab,"Crohn's Disease, Acute","""It was awesome while it lasted but it eventually caused pressure in my spinal fluid and gave me 
very severe headaches. I had to go off of Humira. I developed severe Crohn&#039;s symptoms and had to have a permanent ostomy. I will soon get a proctectomy also.""",3.0,7
Amiodarone,Arrhythmia,"""This medication killed my father. He took it for 3 weeks having been prescribed this for his first episode of atrial fibrillation. The autopsy results were a definitive cause of death due to lung and liver toxicity caused by the cordarone. Do not take this medicine. It will kill you.""",1.0,36
Clotrimazole,Oral Thrush,"""I was given a prescription of Clotrimazole 10 mg Troche. It did not work for me and made my mouth raw with big single blisters 3 or 4. Scary stuff. I started Wednesday afternoon with one single dose and took the medicine for 4 more days. It made the taste of mouth worse. I had to stop it and let the physician know.""",1.0,5
Carvedilol,Angina,"""Been on this for a year, smallest dose twice a day, no side effects. Had quadruple by pass, no heart attack, angina before surgery none since.""",10.0,2
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""Finishing up my 6th month with Kyleena. My doctor prescribed me ibuprofen and a cervix softener prior to insertion. Highly recommend you ask the doctor for those. I had zero pain during insertion, just slight uncomfortable pressure and mild cramps after. My period is now very, very light. Hoping it stops all together soon as I heard that is a possibility with this IUD. Partner has no issue feeling the strings. No PMS issues. The only side effects I have experienced have been a bit of weight gain/bloating (not enough to be a deal breaker though) and more oily hair that began the 4th month. This has been annoying but a low maintenance, effective birth control is worth having to wash my hair a bit more often. Will update at 1 year.""",10.0,1
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""My son, 12, is on 20 mg of Vyvanse.  He is ADHD and has reacted poorly to most of the other stimulants we tried.  The 30 mg caused him to have side effects of stomach pains and emotional irritability and rebound problems.  By switching him to 20 mg he is able to maintain his junior high honors classes and be functionable and focused. By going down to the 20 mg he is able to have a personality and yet not be flicking and annoying people.  Without the medicine he was unable to stay seated at the piano to practice and now he is proficient and can practice on his own without me telling him to sit down every 3 minutes.  It has also been a tremendous self esteem boost.""",8.0,41
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""felt the pain of cold sore got up put abreva hours later severe pain more abreva...three hours later lips white with abreva and the damn sores multiplied and went to top lip!!!! 
this used to work but lately Not!""",2.0,6
Tamsulosin,Urinary Tract Stones,"""I had a kidney stone 2 millimeters for two weeks I just find out about Flomax  I took one pill and 5 hours later the stone was out I recommend this to everyone who have a kidney stone that really works Flomax really works""",10.0,35
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""The first 3 years I was on nexplanon I had no problems, except for when I first got it interested I bled for 6 months straight (very light). Then after that everything was fine. After the 3 years were up I decided to get another one inserted since I had no major problems with the first one. That&#039;s when it went downhill. I gained about 20 pounds, became anxious about everything, moods began to change, also had severe pain in my ovaries. I got an ultrasound to make sure there weren&#039;t any cysts and everything was normal but I continued to have severe pain. Finally, I decided to get it removed and everyting has been good so far no more pain, moods are better, and I&#039;ve lost weight.""",5.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Endometriosis,"""This is the third and most likely last hormonal BCP I tried in order to reduce the debilitating pain I go through almost every month, on the first or second day of my period. If I don&#039;t wake up before my period cramps start to take some pain medication, there&#039;s a 90% chance I&#039;ll be throwing up whatever medication I take and then 3-4 times again after until I eventually fall asleep exhausted from all the vomit, diarrhea, dry heaving... I switched to this pill because the first BCP I tried made me have week long breakthrough bleeding and second one left me depressed. This pill though left me severely depressed with no energy and made me bleed for 20 days straight... Sure the cramps were gone but I rather go through my cramps than this any day""",1.0,0
Sodium oxybate,Narcolepsy,"""My experience with Xyrem started about 12 years ago.  The first few months where very hard.  If I moved after taking it, I would vomit.  The headaches were almost unbearable and I lost weight, but after the first few months and 12 years later, the only side effects I have now are night sweats and I can keep that in control if I drink enough water throughout the day.  I can&#039;t even remember my life before Xyrem but I know that it gave me my life back.""",10.0,4
Allopurinol,Gout,"""30 year old male.  had gout for 1 year.  1st attack so bad that it developed tophi in my big toe joint. Uric acid was 9.6 at the time.  Made some diet changes but that only brought me down to 7.4.  I have gout attacks quite often, but most are mild.  Ive been on 100mg allopurinol for a month with no side effects.  Uric acid is now 6.2 so I had my dosage increased to 200mg so I can get below 6.  It is very important to get on daily colchicine (0.6mg twice a day) while starting allopurinol.  I learned the hard way.""",9.0,71
Mirena,Birth Control,"""My Mirena caused severe cramping 4 days a week, an inflamed cervix, and caused weight gain. Doc kept saying I was just adjusting. After 1.5 years I got it out and feel so much better. Seriously consider how this can affect your health.""",2.0,2
Enbrel,Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""My 8 yr old has been on Enbrel for 1.5 years.  She went from barely able to walk or get up in the morning to running and tackling her brother.  She still has flares, she still has bad days.  But thanks to Enbrel she&#039;s learning how to be a kid... something she didn&#039;t know before starting it.""",9.0,14
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""People who are giving this a bad review either aren&#039;t letting it get into their system or are some of the few that will suffer from the side effects that come along with taking any medication.  People who write a bad review saying they have only been on it for 6 weeks or a couple months have not let their body adjust to a new pill.  I have been on this pill for 6 months now and have no real complaints.  In the beginning I spotted here and there and my period lasted longer than 4 days.  It is better than bleeding for 6-7 days. Give it a chance.""",9.0,42
Vyvanse,Binge Eating Disorde,"""I was put on Vyvanse after my doctor diagnosed me with binge-eating disorder. Before this drug I struggled for 6 years battling this eating disorder and gaining pounds along the way. Almost 2 years later and with the help of this medication I have lost over 100pounds. I feel great, this medication should be watched and used properly. My doctor was great about letting me know that it could make me stop eating all together.""",8.0,52
Zonegran,Seizures,"""Seizures decreased in frequecy.  Partial seizures. But there was one day of uncontrollable,uncomfortable side effects or a seizure of a different type.  I had trouble organizing thoughts,couldn&#039;t come up with certain words,and felt extremely hostile at times.  Never want to have those feelings again.  They were very strong and uncontronablle.""",7.0,44
Tretinoin,Acne,"""I have been on tretinoin for about a month, and am definitely seeing results. The only negative was my skin became extremely red all over but it was still smooth. I had an appointment with my dermatologist and he told me to use sensitive face lotion (he recommended vanicream) to put over the tretinoin to help with the redness and even after a few days I&#039;m seeing how amazing it is! All you have to do is keep your skin moisturized and this stuff works like a dream, I go to bed every night excited to wake up and see the results!""",9.0,23
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""During the first week of taking Chantix, I smoked.  I did not notice any decrease in my desire to smoke but noticed a significant increase in my tiredness.  The beginning of the second week of Chantix, I quit smoking all together.  The tiredness was still there and after taking the pill I would have nausea for a short time.  It didn&#039;t matter if I had just eaten or not.  I also became moody, depressed, short-tempered and just generally felt down.  I stopped taking the pill today, which has been 2 1/2 weeks on the pill.  I&#039;m hoping for no worsening of my mood and energy level.""",4.0,6
Levonorgestrel,None,"""I&#039;ve had my Mirena in for 4 years. The reason I got it in is because I had bad endometriosis pain and symptoms. Since then the 1st couple of months I had a lot of bleeding and cramps but then my  body adjusted to it all and life has been great! I&#039;m able to function properly again and have never felt this good. I don&#039;t get any period bleeding either. Just some light spotting now and then. I love it. Since I&#039;m not ready to have kids yet, I will probably get another one put in soon.""",10.0,8
Azelastine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d do without Azelastine. It significantly improved my severe allergy symptoms immediately. No longer waking in the middle of the night with itchy throat, can actually breathe throughout the day! I do wake up congested, but 10 minutes after my azelastine dose I&#039;m good to go. I do take it in conjunction with an oral antihistamine as well, but not sure if I still need it...I just kept taking it since i was already using it before.""",10.0,7
Dabigatran,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""I&#039;ve been taking Pradaxa for about 3 weeks now.  Side effects for me have been pretty nonexistent. I&#039;m a Type I diabetic and have not noticed any increase in bleeding or slowness to stop bleeding when I stick myself for glucometer readings - quite the opposite; if anything, the punctures close off in less time than with the Aggrenox I used to take.  No stomach problems, no heartburn, no bleeding problems. As to whether it&#039;s actually preventing me from having another A-fib related stroke, only time will tell.  Just goes to show that the bell shaped curve is always with us - some have problems with it while others don&#039;t.""",9.0,95
Cimetidine,Stomach Ulce,"""I have severe stomach ulcers, the pain is so unbearable that I sometimes vomit! One day a colleague recommended that I go buy Cimetidine and I was so happy because I got it over the counter with my medical aid! This is the best.""",10.0,1
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Omg this stuff burns amd my vagina feels like a cactus is pokeing inside it itches sooooo bad!!!!!! This stuff is evil!!!""",2.0,10
Amitriptyline,Depression,"""I used this medication in &#039;94/&#039;95 and in &#039;97/&#039;98 to treat major depressive episodes. It was the first antidepressant I ever tried, and it worked wonders the first time I used it. I could sleep and eat again, depression was gone within 2-3 weeks, no side effects. I was given amitriptyline again in &#039;97/&#039;98 after months of trying several newer anti-depressants which doctors were convinced would be better, even though I told them amitriptyline had worked for me previously. It worked very well then too, but I developed side effects (irregular heart rhythm.) I chose to take beta blockers along with amitriptyline so I could complete the course of treatment.""",8.0,65
Zofran,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Although this drug was very effective in curbing my 11 month old sons vomiting and diarrhea, it caused him to have very hard stools.""",6.0,8
Cinacalcet,Secondary Hyperparathyroidism,"""I&#039;m a senior with a low fixed income. I am ever so grateful to the Sensipar assistance program. I have very high calcium levels and this medicine has cut it in half, I used to get very disoriented, confused, overwhelmed but now with this medicine I feel close to normal. I have had a great experience with this medicine  and have experienced no side effects. """,10.0,13
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""30 years of Xanax at 1mg 3x a day. I miss the passion that my husband and  I have but my body is numb. I have a my perfect husband so I pretend. Xanax will RUIN your sex life and take a lot from you if you take it for years like I have. They hardly work at all now and I am having lots of problems trying to stop. Beware because at first they are wonderful. """,9.0,59
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 21 and this is my first birth control pill since I got married. I&#039;ve been taking it for 3 months or so. For me, it does an extremely good job with controlling my heavy periods, decreased cramps, bloating, fatique...etc etc. My periods are super stable and significantly less painful. However, the side effects I have gotten are decreased sex drive and mood swings. Even though this is only two side effects, it really affects my marriage (go figure). I am stopping this pill soon because I cannot stand the how emotionally unstable I am!""",7.0,13
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""I have only taken this for 2 nights. I am a zombie, and it is now 4:30 am and I just awoke from the most disturbing dream I&#039;ve ever had. """,1.0,49
Bupropion,Depression,"""I knew it was risky to take an antidepressant given my symptoms but I was having trouble in my daily life and needed help. I began taking Wellbutrin XL 150 mg and for the first week I felt an increase in suicidal thoughts, tremors, and psychomotor agitation. It felt like I was going to die. After that week, my psychiatrist added Klonopin to help control these side effects. Since then, I have had an improvement in quality of life, which is all I can ask for.""",6.0,42
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""One pill is plenty for me and I&#039;m a big guy. Don&#039;t expect a miracle in five minutes. I take it late in the evening  before bedtime and before noon the next day it&#039;s working. I drink plenty of liquids (not milk) when taking it. If I take more than one pill, it gives me cramps and diarrhea . I find that eating foods with plenty of fiber (25-30g/day) and drinking plenty of fluids (fewer dairy products) eliminates most of my constipation problems. When I get off that diet I tend to have the problem again. I also take some Metamucil daily, &quot;after&quot; a good BM, mixed with juice or water which gives me lots of additional fiber . This works for me, hope this helps! For serious problems I would recommend seeing a doctor.""",9.0,3
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this for about 6 months and have had a very positive experience, except when I started taking it my bleeding continued for about a month. I had some mild cramping, which I didn&#039;t even have to take Advil for. I got on this pill for endometriosis, usually I have debilitating cramps and severe proctalgia fugax during my period and not have experienced any of that. My only symptoms are breast tenderness for about the first month and I&#039;ve gained a couple of pounds at the most. No acne. Highly recommend!""",10.0,5
Rivaroxaban,Deep Vein Thrombosis,"""Hospitalized for 5 days with DVT in both arms.  During my stay I was given lovenox and warfarin.  Upon discharge, I visited my regular MD and was put on Xeralto.  Thirty days later I was admitted to hospital again, but with DVT&#039;S up and down both arms. I would not recommend anyone to take this medication.  I had a horrible experience, not to mention scary experience while being on this medication.""",1.0,5
Levitra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Its good and I am satisfied. Easily available in Saudi Arabia""",10.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for several years now. I used to get debilitating cramps and ovarian cysts that put me in the hospital. So I love the pill for that...but now, the pill is the reason for my dead sex drive. And I don&#039;t know what to do. I have spoken to my doctor and my obgyn, and nobody seems to care enough to help me. I hate condoms, I can&#039;t feel anything. Just frustrated now...""",8.0,7
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""Although Drysol does work it is also very painful for me. When I apply and even hours after, I have pain in my armpits. They are completely bumpy with red rashes and the burning is the worst part. The morning after I apply it , the redness dies down and so does the pain. The sweating does go away and this product would be perfect without the horrible side effects it gives me! Overall I feel that the product is not worth the pain I go through when and after applying.""",8.0,13
Ziprasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have only been taking this medicine for a few days to replace Seroquel and I feel good but very jittery at 80mg pm. I gained a lot of weight on Seroquel and my blood tests were not good. My doctor said for some people Geodon is &quot;activating&quot; at this dose and he raised it 20 more mg and said maybe I would feel calmer. I have read reviews of people getting sleepy - I hope I get sleepier! I have a great doctor-that also makes a difference!""",9.0,21
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""I have Emphysema, because I worked in a school swimming pool, and therefore was in contact, with Sodium Hypochlorite--which is Chlorine in it&#039;s neat state---. At a routine medical was found out to be deadly allergic to Chlorine, and so had to leave the pool. Living life with Emphysema, is hard. Augmentin--or Co-Amoxiclave as it&#039;s known by in G.B.. which is where I live, but find U.S.A. web sites more giving with easier to understand articles.  As I said C.O.A.D.  is hard to live with and I get frequent chest infections all year round, but find Augmentin is the all round Antibiotic for me, as I don&#039;t get any side affects, so maybe I&#039;m one of the lucky ones that way. It is easy to take, and very easy to break in half, if you find it big .""",10.0,12
Ranitidine,Indigestion,"""I have used ranitidine for indigestion for many years and it still works just as well.""",10.0,14
Glatiramer,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I&#039;ve been using Copaxone since Nov 2011.  At first, the skin reactions were painful and sometimes, the sites on my legs are more sore than other sites.  However, overall, it&#039;s better than Avonex, which I&#039;d been on since 2006 (5 yrs).  I don&#039;t feel as tired and don&#039;t have the flu-like symptoms. 

I use the autoject device which works well.  My only challenge is to remember to take the medicine in case I get out of my normal routine, such as after a dinner out, etc.""",9.0,16
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I took 2 pills twice daily and after 10 days my urine flow was lessened.will try lesser dose.I think I% gave me an appetite but just small amts was ok. Just concerned abt the urine flow.""",2.0,0
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""I have had nerve pain for years. I&#039;ve had 3 back surgeries from 2011-2014. Also FM and MPS diagnosed in mid 1990s. PAIN has controlled my life for years. I have been on all the opiates and muscle relaxers and anti-anxiety drugs and Neurontin, etc that doctors thought might help. I am very sensitive to medications and the side effects from anti-depressants cause more depression than relief. So, to try another drug was scary for me. I saw a Rheumatologist, and he dx my Arthritis called DISH in my spine. He recommended Lyrica. I finally saw my PCP MD and said let&#039;s try this drug. From the 1st pill I had almost total nerve pain relief. I am so amazed! After all these years I feel wonderful. The side effect of being &quot;Happy&quot; has been a new feeling""",9.0,76
Diclofenac,Pain,"""After several wrist surgeries, I developed severe tendinitis on both sides of my wrist. For 20 years, I&#039;ve been living in pain 24/7. These pain patches basically feel like happiness surrounding my wrist. I still have pain but it is at a much more tolerable level. I have my life back.  For me, the patches work better than pain pills. They are covered by my insurance at a higher co-pay. And, with each prescription, I have to go through this whole prior authorization wait period. Get samples from your doctor to test them out and make sure they work for you. If they do, then fight the insurance. For my wrist, I am able to cut the patches into 2 halves and makes the prescription last longer. These saved my life.""",10.0,24
Norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""After having my second baby, I got my period back at 6.5 weeks postpartum even though I EBF! My periods were really heavy after my first child so I wanted to be on the pill to decrease my menstral flow. Since I&#039;m breast feeding, my doc perscribed me with this mini pill and it has been the worst birth control medication I have ever been on. I am getting my period twice a month, with each cycle lasting about a week. It&#039;s ridiculous! I just finished my 2nd month being on the pill and I am stopping now. I would rather deal with the heavy flow then the 2 times a month flow!""",1.0,7
Fluconazole,Oral Thrush,"""I get yeast infections often.  Recently, I&#039;ve experienced the hell that is thrush!  I thought only little ones got this, but I was wrong.  I tried the Rx mouth wash and there was little to no change.  So I asked for a Diflucan pill because it&#039;s always worked on my vag yeast infections.  What do ya&#039; know, within 24 hours there is a marked difference, and my poor tongue is getting some relief.  Great med, love the one dose system, and it works for me.""",10.0,17
Aubra,Birth Control,"""First time on birth control (bc) and I am relieved to not have had any major side effects after taking this bc for a month now. The first day I took it I felt a little nauseous but switched to taking it before bed and now don&#039;t feel anything (even if I forgot the night before &amp; have to take it in the middle of the day) I did get two pretty big pimples the first week but no physical changes besides that. I THINK I&#039;m on my period now (end of first pack) but very very light bleeding &amp; no cramps.""",9.0,2
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""This medicine gets rid of my back pain from spondylosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Pain relief within 15 minutes.""",10.0,23
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""No significant weight gain, No cramping during period, Period lasts for a shorter amount of time, No heavy bleeding (no spotting, either).

Overall, I&#039;m very happy with Ocella. I&#039;m 24 and have been taking it for 5 years. At this point, I&#039;m not even sure how my body would react to not being on birth control since it has been so long.""",9.0,11
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the Nexplanon in for 5 years. When it first got inserted it itched like crazy, but eventually it went away. I haven&#039;t had a period the whole time. No spotting or anything. I can&#039;t really comment on the mood swings as I&#039;ve been on anxiety/depession medicine for 15 years. Now that I think about it, I&#039;m pretty sure it caused all of my weight gain, but I&#039;m not pregnant so there&#039;s that. Overall I&#039;ve had a great experience.""",6.0,5
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I have used the Ortho Evra patch 2 years ago and I loved it, did not fall pregnant and had no side effects, but I went back to using it again six(6) months ago, my sex drive has drastically dropped and suffering from vaginal dryness for the past 3 months.""",7.0,9
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I get intense panic attacks. Xanax is very effective at working quickly to stop a panic attack. It saved my life, until after a few months I tried to stop taking it and got horrible withdrawals. I felt like I was dying, my anxiety was worse than it had ever been in my life, high blood pressure (and mine is naturally low), tachycardia, hallucinations, tremors. I hope anyone considering taking Xanax takes it at a low dose and not daily. If daily, do not quit cold turkey. """,9.0,85
Capecitabine,Breast Cance,"""My mom was hospitalized three days after taking a low dose of this poison. Even before she started, she was not really eating and drinking (receiving hydration IVs three days a week). Her liver was so swollen that she could barely swallow her tiny pain pills every four hours. We had to be creative -using honey and Jell-O to keep pills from getting stuck in her throat.

I&rsquo;m guessing that this drug is intended for younger or healthier people, and that in my mom&rsquo;s case, it probably robbed her of some precious time with her family. She is so much weaker now than before.""",1.0,2
Sertraline,Bipolar Disorde,"""Zoloft&#039;s been a life saver for me. I&#039;ve been stable for over ten years.  I&#039;ve had to have my dose adjusted but that&#039;s part of life. It hasn&#039;t made me manic, knock on wood. My friends and family are a huge support. I take my medicines as directed, and I don&#039;t use alcohol or other drugs. No serious side effects. My doctor&#039;s also very careful. I get upped or lowered slowly and he watches me closely. The only hard time with Zoloft was running out. I did get withdrawls.""",9.0,26
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""osteoporosis,heart valve problems,insomnia,anxiety,bone pain,mdd, levothyroxine is not a good medication does more harm than good""",1.0,20
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had Kyleena for just under a year. Insertion was awful. I had it put in the beginning of December, and had cramps so debilitating on Christmas that I basically missed it. I still have severe cramps very often that are not aligned with my period. They are completely random. I sometimes get severe cramping after inserting a tampon or after sex. I was hoping I would have lighter and shorter periods. They are lighter, but I have to wear a pad or a tampon 3 out of 4 weeks a month. It&rsquo;s insane. The worst part is the cramping, though. It&rsquo;s very painful.""",3.0,1
Symbicort,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Symbicort has COMPLETELY changed my life. I&#039;m 23 and have been living with severe asthma my entire life. I was using my rescue inhaler 5+ times a day and unable to even climb the steps to my apartment without chest pain and wheezing. I&#039;d tried other medications such as Advair and Singulair, but saw no change in symptoms. Finally, after being completely fed up with being so young, yet unable to go for a walk in the park, or stand within 10 feet of an animal, I talked to my doctor and was prescribed Symbicort. After two weeks, taking 4 puffs a day, it&#039;s almost like I don&#039;t have asthma anymore. Now, I take one puff every few weeks for maintenance. I can sleep through an entire night, my thinking is much more clear, and I couldn&#039;t be happier.""",10.0,40
Asacol,Ulcerative Colitis,"""First placed on this medication in 2012 with no improvement in condition.""",1.0,5
Amoxicillin,Dental Abscess,"""A little diarrhea is quite tolerable when the alternative is having an incredibly painful infection growing inches away from your brain.""",9.0,54
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking this medicine this past Friday. I have been up for the last two nights every hour on the hour! Please tell me that this will go away. I have also had a headache for the last two days. I stopped drinking caffeine so maybe that why. I&#039;m ready to lose this weight! I&#039;m 31 and 195 lbs my goal is to lose 50 lbs.""",8.0,19
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I am 44 years old and was recently diagnosed as ADD.  I am a successful professional that always had to work a little harder to achieve results due to my lack of concentration and tendency toward distractions.  I started taking Vyvanse, and have to admit I felt like Superwoman for about a week and ranted and raved about how much I was getting done without the jittery feeling most stimulants provide.  But then all in one day, I crashed.  I started getting extremely agitated.  I then would get so angry I would cry hysterically.  I quit taking the medication and within a few days my mood and attitude have leveled off.  Although, I have suffered from extreme vertigo and exhaustion since I have been off this medicine. I was on 30mg.""",2.0,35
Linagliptin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""This broke my appetite especially for junk food. Lost weight at 5mg/day. Made neck skinny!
Increases the potency of gliperide. Only take 2.5mg Trajenta and 5mg gliperide with pill cutter. 90-100 blood sugar with much decreased spikes after meals, almost as if it repaired my body&#039;s regulation. Exercise daily. Better than Metformin, can have 1 beer now. Gas is worst current issue (from gliperide).""",9.0,44
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I got my liletta May 28th, 2017. I have never been pregnant or had sex before, so insertion was uncomfortable and painful. The pinch on the cervix hurt, but the foreign object holding open my vaginal opening hurt more for me. Post insertion, pain subsided after about 45 minutes and I felt fine. I was mid-menstrual cycle when I got mine inserted. Days following, cramps began to develop every day and light bleeding followed.  I lost my appetite, and felt sleepy all the time. Light bleeding (only had to use light tampons) was consistent and cramps got worse and occurred every day. (Cramps are the worst part by far) At about 2.5 weeks after insertion, I began to feel some mood swings and had acne breakout. Symptoms still occurring 5 weeks out.""",8.0,3
Accutane,Acne,"""For years I dealt with acne on my face, chest, and back.. I was so insecure, I hated taking close up pictures, I hated wearing clothes that showed my back or chest. It just sucked. My dermatologist prescribed me to Accutane and within two weeks I seen a major difference. I will say, it gets worse before it gets better because it brings all your bumps to a head. But once your pores are dried out, your bumps will be gone. My lips got really dry fast so I had to apply chapstick constantly throughout my day. That was two years ago, i get a bump every now and then like normal people. But my skin is clear. Accutane changed my life :)""",10.0,21
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""My Dr. prescribed this for me very recently in place of Lunesta which Kaiser does not carry. Lunesta works wonders for me, knocks me on my butt without any weird feelings or tiredness or drowsiness the following day. This Trazodone does absolutely nothing for me, zero, nada, zippo! I would have much rather spent the $10 on a bottle of cheap vodka to knock my butt out. Luckily, I do still have my muscle relaxers that I can always count on to do the trick, I just never know how long......or how short, I have before I get knocked out.""",1.0,29
Trolamine salicylate,Osteoarthritis,"""Helps to relieve the sharp pains in my big toe joints when the arthritis flares up.""",7.0,14
Risedronate,Osteoporosis,"""For 3 years I aim taking this medicine and the results of the bone scan showed a worsening of the situation. I have problems with my stomac, so it&#039;s the best to look for an other solution.""",1.0,28
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""Im currently 16 years old, about 4 months ago I had been told I had hypothyroidism, before starting the levothyroxine I gained 80 pounds over a span of 6 months, before this I weighed 117, I was then put on levothyroxine at 197 pounds, it has done nothing but worsen the side effects I already had, shaky hands, hair loss, irregular menstural cycles, weight gain, dry skin, sensitvity to heat, extreme lack of energy, insomnia, I&#039;ve also gained 20 more pounds since being on it, though I workout 2 hours a day and have 1000 calorie diet I still gain 2 pounds a week, my doctor doesnt think the weight gain is associated with the disease and blew it off, I don&#039;t know what else to do - not much more I can take""",1.0,34
Wellbutrin SR,Depression,"""I started taking this medication last week, I started suffering from depression when my marraige began to fall apart! I was trying for years to be there for my husband as he returned from a deployment suffering from serve ptsd! Right now I can say my opinion on this medication differs. One day I&#039;m fine and can get through my day calm, other days I have serve anxiety and I&#039;m freaking out or I&#039;m so tired with headaches that I just want to be alone and sleep all day! A big concern,even through I shouldn&#039;t be complaining about is losing weight in a week I have already dropped 5 pounds! I feel as if I should give this more time to balance me out! I&#039;m only on 150mg once a day""",3.0,25
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Been taking 5mg Trintellix for 3 days and having unbearable adrenaline rush in the mornings? Anyone else experience this? Can I safely stop after only 3 days?""",1.0,10
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""For me, latuda is the best drug available and so far I&#039;ve lost 25lbs. My emotions are in check, paranoia and hallucinations are gone. I feel real and as close to normal than I&#039;ve been in a really, really long time. Other than a slight tremor, I&#039;ve noticed no other side effects
I&#039;d highly recommend trying this medication.""",10.0,48
Lutera,Birth Control,"""This is my first time taking any sort of birth control and so the NP prescribed me Lutera. I guess since it&#039;s easy to take and it&#039;s a low dosage of hormones. It&#039;s been a week for me so far and I&#039;ve had little to no side effects. I was a little moody the first day and the second day, but after that I felt normal. I don&#039;t feel like I need to eat often or more, and I have no nausea/dizziness or headaches. The first day I got my pills I looked online to see the reviews for Lutera, and I was shocked and a little concerned when reading all the bad reviews. I&#039;m not anymore, because it seems like Lutera is right for me. And not one pill is right for everyone, I think girls should know that.""",9.0,19
Ultram,Pain,"""Have periodic leg and foot pain due to being on them for 10+ a day.  It works well but takes about 2 hours to kick in.  Have used Lortab but feel crappy the next day""",8.0,43
Diclofenac,Pain,"""I&#039;ve had this sharp pain in my lower back for 2 days. Within 2 mins of taking Voltaren the pain has absolutely gone away. This is definitely a wonder pill.""",10.0,37
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""So far so good. I&#039;ve been taking the medicine for about 2 weeks now and I definitely like it better than other medicines I&#039;ve been on.""",9.0,8
Methyl salicylate,Muscle Pain,"""Got my free sample of salonpas pain patch the same day I worked 8 straight hours. I work in a Vets office in the kennel and most days we do 20 to 30 dog baths a day. I was exhausted and sore and I just knew I would be sore and unable to move the next day, but I applied solonpas pain patch before bed and woke up ready to face another day. I would recommend this to everyone and I will be purchasing more. Thank you for the free sample, it really works!""",10.0,9
Olmesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I started taking this med 15 years ago. Have had to take a reflux tablet too since commencing this but unsure if it was related. All in all has kept my Bp in normal range. Just starting to get slight raises now in Bp after 15 years.""",8.0,7
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""My experience has been HORRIBLE. I got it after I gave birth on Nov 2012 and at the begginig it was cool. I have not gained weight i have just lost mad weight and it sucks I weigh less then I&#039;ve ever weighed before. On March of 2013 I got my period and now is Nov. and I still have it non-stop full on period and it sucks I have an appt on Nov 13th to get it removed. I have lost my sex drive, I&#039;ve been bipolar this thing had made me crazy I cannot wait to get it removed and have my life back. Would not recomend it to anyone.""",2.0,26
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve never felt better. I can&#039;t believe I&#039;ve been missing this. My energy has gone up. My moods are more stable than ever. It&#039;s only been three weeks and hope this good momentum continues!""",10.0,4
Lo Loestrin Fe,,"""Took for 5 months.  First 4 months great.  Then got intermittent tingling and numbess in arms.  Over next month tingling went to constant throbbing.  Pain shooting down right arm.  Stopped pill.  It has been 7 days and left arm back to normal.  Right arm slight numbness and some discomfort but getting much better.  Be aware of symptoms!""",3.0,6
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I certainly wish I could experience the loss that everyone is claiming here. I have been on Contrave 30 days and have lost 1 pound. I started going to the gym so I can&#039;t even give that one pound to Contrave.  It did make me feel foggy and a little nauseous at first but that soon subsided. Now I feel nothing. I was so hoping this would work for me.  :(""",1.0,11
Elmiron,Interstitial Cystitis,"""This medicine has saved me from living in pain with bladder spasms. I have taken it 3 times a day for 10+plus years. It took a few weeks to start helping me but over all these years it works for me. I thank God that there is a medicine that keeps me from hurting every single day due to bladder spasms. It really is unfair there isn&#039;t a generic for this medicine after all it was on the market since 1996. I live with this condition for years without knowing why I was hurting like I had a UTI every month. Come on a make this drug cheaper and stop charging such ridiculously high prices. Shame on whoever is blocking this drug from becoming a generic.""",10.0,0
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""Bisacodyl should be taken on an empty stomach.  It has a capsule that protects the medicine from acting on the stomach.  If you take it with food or close to a meal, then there it will open in the stomach and you will get the bloating and nausea.  Suppository is a great alternative and it works very well.  For me it started working within 30 minutes.""",10.0,4
Spironolactone,Alopecia,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for 4 months no. I started noticing a dramatical change in my facial hair, it&#039;s all gone by 90%, for my hair loss I can say that I did see a big change but at least I&#039;m not losing hair like I used to. 

It makes me urinate alot but its a normal thing. It all also helped me to lose weight. No side effect until now.""",8.0,114
Zovia,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on zovia for about 3 years now and I&#039;ve about had enough. Yes it has been so far amazing in preventing pregnancy or whatever. But the side effects are no joke. The weight gain is horrible, for example if I eat regularly without the birth control I weight 130 pounds but if I&#039;m on the birth control eating the same I weigh almost 150 pounds IT IS RIDICULOUS. My mood swings are so bad I&#039;m so sensitive and emotional and I wish I would&#039;ve read reviews on the birth control first because, before your period if you think PMS is bad try being zovia while you&#039;re on your period NOBODY will wanna be around you. Anyways not everyone is the same but that&#039;s just my experience.""",2.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I used Seasonale for about a year and a half. It worked very well. No spotting and it was nice to not have a period for three months at a time. Unfortunately it has to be taken at the same time everyday which is a pain for someone as absent minded as me. I handled this by setting the alarm on my cellphone to go off at the same time everyday. It was kinda bulky in my purse since it has three months worth of pills. My periods were about the same as before.""",8.0,14
Lactobacillus acidophilus,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I suffered a 3year battle with BV. I tried several prescription medications (numerous antibiotics oral &amp; vaginal suppositories) Whatever doctors said I did with no success. After lots of research I came upon acidophilus and it&#039;s amazing curing benefits.The chronic BV went away and stayed away. I just purchased over the counter store brand acidophilus tablets. Nothing fancy or prescribed. I inserted 2 acidophilus tablet pills vaginally for 3 days then 1 tablet for 4 more days and had immediate relief and results. After the 1st week was completed vaginally I then started taking one pill daily orally to maintain a healthy PH. I would highly recommend this to any woman suffering with BV.""",10.0,72
Tri-Previfem,Acne,"""Still cannot get rid of this acne. 
I took this for a month and my face went from having 2 pimples to a full blown breakout. Acne everywhere. Ruined my skin. I heard it gets worse before it gets better but my skin was already great so this did nothing but ruin it. Now I&#039;ve been off it for almost a month and my face is slowly healing but these scars are everywhere :(. Don&#039;t take this birth control.""",1.0,5
Bupropion,Depression,"""I have been on Wellbutrin for about four months. I can definitely say that it works very well. My symptoms before taking it were: mood swings, constant fatigue, irritable, very low to nonexistent sex drive &amp; not able to finish anything I started. My first two weeks on Wellbutrin I had a rough go with side effects. Side effects were: couldn&#039;t sleep. Heavy/tight chest which resulted in a panic attack. Itchy palms &amp; feet. I wanted so bad to stop taking it but Very glad I didn&#039;t. I feel great now and have lost 15lbs. The Sex drive has come back full force. Advice: take benadryl those first few weeks to help you sleep. Best choice I have made was asking my doctor for help.""",9.0,109
Flecainide,Atrial Fibrillation,"""I have been using tambocor for Atrial Fibrillation for about 5 years now and it has been a very effective drug for me. Since being on 200mgs I haven&#039;t had an attack for a year.""",9.0,109
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Been on depo shot for 5yrs,decided it was time to switch being that I would be moving out of state for a year and didn want to change insurance nor Dr while I was gone. Although I read negative things about the nexplanon I got it bc &quot;different strokes for different fowks&quot; and bc the Dr said its the same medication as depo.have had it now for 11 days and my arm is still sore.first night was so painful I called the office at 3am lol I was told I must have a low tolerance for pain an to rest it &amp; take pain meds. I must admit getting it wasn&#039;t really bad at all and although some days are worse than others (depending on my activities and use of my arm) there is no pain until I use it ALOT....than I pay for it at night.so far so good overall""",8.0,2
Aliskiren,High Blood Pressure,"""A specialist &quot;messed&quot; with my blood pressure by changing off the Lisinopril.  It took months to get it stabilized again, with a whole battery of dosage alterations.  Finally had to stop taking the lisinopril because I developed a horrible cough.  He put me on Tekturna, with Clonidine at night, and my pressure has stabilized, finally.  The cough is gone, and I really appreciate the Tekturna.  I can&#039;t take Beta Blockers or Calcium Channel blockers, so the Tekturna was a God send.""",9.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started taking this birth control a little over two years ago based on the fact that I was moving in with my boyfriend and figured it was the smart thing to do. Now after a recent break up I&#039;m starting to question if it&#039;s really worth it. I&#039;ve always had irregular, lengthy, very painful periods and this pill drastically shortened my periods and regulated them my cramps have gotten worse if anything. My skin is clear but I had taken accutane at 17 so I should probably be thanking that hell of a pill for that. Those are probably my only pros. Cons include: weight gain, constant bloating, hair loss, migraines, breast sagging, zero sex drive, no energy, down mood. I think writing this answered my question, I&#039;m stopping at the end of the month""",3.0,5
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had the Nexplanon in for about 8 months and I wish I had never gotten it. I did avoid pregnancy, but the negative side affect of hair loss was too much. It never fell out in clumps, just excessive shedding. At first I didn&#039;t put the pieces together, but now, 7 months later, I wish I had taken action sooner. I have lost about half of my hair (that hurts to even type) but its true. www.bedsider.com even lists hair loss as one of the side effects, but I didn&#039;t know that until today, the day I got it removed. This product might not effect every one in the same way, but I am so, so upset with Nexplanon and myself for not being more proactive. Do tons of research before getting this implant. You will thank yourself.""",4.0,3
Norco,Back Pain,"""I have Fibro, Spinal Stenosis (severe) and Neuropathy, and occasional migraine headaches. I&#039;ve been taking the Norco 7.5/325 for five years and it works, along with my 90mg of Cymbalta and 10mg Valium x2 a day.  I haven&#039;t had to ask for an increase in my meds ever. The pain is always there but manageable. I can grocery shop and do light housework daily. I can drive myself with no danger. I have taken myself off the Norco quite a few times. I might go five to seven days without it just to see if I&#039;m addicted. I hurt a lot but even though I have a full bottle in the bathroom I&#039;m able to resist taking them and not get sick.""",9.0,59
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""I&#039;ve been taking 0.25 mcg Levothyroxine since, well, today, lol. So far I haven&#039;t had any side effects. I was diagnosed with a slightly underactive thyroid which explains my joint pain, depression,puffy face and hair loss. I&#039;m hoping this helps me feel better.""",10.0,25
Promethazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I was having nausea due to some of the meds I take for RA.  My doctor prescribe promethazine.  It really hasn&#039;t worked for me.  It may decrease the nausea a little but I still feel ill.""",3.0,0
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""It&#039;s only been a week, and so far I feel nothing except irritated underarms, I&#039;m assuming due to the alcohol content.
I asked my doctor to check testosterone level during my latest physical due to aging, gaining weight, lack of sex drive and basically feeling blah. They were indeed low so she put me onto this.""",1.0,15
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Had unprotected sex right in the middle of my cycle.  Took this roughly 24 hours after having sex.   I felt pretty emotional for a few days afterwards.  Not sure if that was from the pill or the situation I put myself in.   Anyway, for about a week and a half I felt nauseous, had cramps, was very tired and had headaches.   I also started spotting about 2 weeks after taking it.   I thought I was starting my period.  However my actual period was delayed a couple days.  Very happy this product exists!  I will not put myself in the situation to have to use it again, however.""",10.0,44
Hydrochlorothiazide,High Blood Pressure,"""Had too many side effects!""",3.0,49
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I have been on Pristiq for 6 days now. I am feeling better, but still have nausea and dizzy but it&#039;s getting better. I have never been on any kind of medicines except antibiotics.  I am also still tense but hope that will go away soon.  Reading all of the comments have helped.""",7.0,19
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Give it faith it really works. Had unprotected sex June 12th plan B 11 hours later. Took 2 pregnancy test ( different times over the course of the month) both negative excepted my period a month later July 10 my period never came. Took another test it was negative but still no period. 9 days later July 19 got my period! Give it time!! It really does work!""",10.0,5
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""Diagnosed with ADD this year, I initially wanted to go without medications. Being a senior in college I have deadlines, and I noticed my grades suffering significantly. I decided to give medications a try. My doctor prescribed a 6-wk starter pack of Strattera (25-80mg). I noticed a difference in attentiveness but after week 4 I felt lethargic, unmotivated, sad, impatient, VERY irritable, and depressed. I didn&#039;t go to class, didn&#039;t turn in homework and my grades took a deeper dive in that month. My psychiatrist then prescribed Vyvanse (30mg). I have been on it for a month and it helps ME stay focused without losing sleep and decreasing my appetite, best of all my grades are improving! My worse side effect is dry mouth.
Hope this helps(:""",1.0,30
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""Before my period every month, I get awful constipation for about a week before. I usually just wait is out because it eventually just goes away. But this time, I tried something new. I took 2 Ducolax last night around 9 and woke up at 9:30 with severe nausea and cramping. Let&#039;s just say, after hours upon hours today of the worst stomach cramps possible, crying, sweating, and throwing up, I&#039;m exhausted. It kept it&#039;s word, it relieved all my constipation and I feel great now, I just wish all the side effects that came with taking it weren&#039;t so bad.""",7.0,18
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""Been on it since Feb 1st 2016..I am 5&#039;2&quot; and started at 228. .as of today July 8th 2016 I am now  188..began in a size 22 in jeans and 1x-2x tops...now size 12-14 jeans and lg-xlge tops. It doesn&#039;t suppress appetite so don&#039;t expect it too..it just teaches us to control cravings...don&#039;t expect to lose weight without diet and exercise with this..if so, this pill is not for you..this is best raw opinion and results in can give...good luck!! Hope this helps!!!

Ps....try applying for the Takeda assistance program..they will help with paying with med if u are having  trouble!!""",8.0,38
Effexor XR,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Effexor gave me my life back. I was so with anxiety for months to the point I would not come out of my room all I was doing was crying I thought I was having a break down. I&#039;m taking 75mg at night at first I felt sick and dizzy but after about 4 weeks I started to feel better. I&#039;ve been taking them now for 8 weeks and I feel back to normal. I&#039;m back in work full time I still get the odd bad day but that&#039;s to be expected. Don&#039;t know what I would have done without this medicine. Please be patient with this medication I know it&#039;s hard but after 4-6 weeks you will feel better. Good luck with it all I know it&#039;s really hard but you will get better.""",9.0,160
Relpax,Migraine,"""20mg usually works great for me, as long as I do not wait too long to take it.  I weigh almost 90 lbs.  When more than several hours have passed since the start of the headache I take 40mg.   I ended up prefering Relpax (eletriptan) to sumatriptan.  Perhaps because it works better or perhaps because it is more convenient pill (no need to split).
I feel that it has a pain blocking effect for up to two days after taking it.  
My headaches originate from neck positions and movements and are about once a week.""",10.0,14
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Lexapro is extremely helpful in reducing my generalized anxiety disorder. I need to take a Xanax very very rarely in case of panic attack or severe anxiety that the Lexapro doesn&#039;t cut it but 98% of the time Lexapro knocks out my feelings of rumination from generalized anxiety, panic and fear.""",9.0,92
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""1/10 does not even begin to describe my awful experience with this pill. I was on this pill for almost a week and had to stop it due to EXTREME mood swings and massive depression and anxiety. I have been on SSRIs for 7 years now and my depression and anxiety are relatively under control. From the minute I started this bc, I started gaining weight, breaking out and having intense mood swings to the point where I thought I needed to go to the hospital. My breaking point with this bc was one night when I went through the cycle of angry/violent thoughts, to intense anxiety, to feeling completely normal. That cycle happened about 5 times in an hour. After this experience I am now terrified to try another birth control method besides condoms.""",1.0,6
Linaclotide,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Hi. I was given this medication for ibs d, not constipation. I took one pill and it increased the d part for a day. After that, my ibs d symptoms are almost gone. After three years of having to know where a bathroom was every minute, this is a miracle. Just wanted folks with ibs d that this may work for them. One pill did it.""",10.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I promised myself that if this worked I would write a review because I stressed hardcore. I&#039;m 18 years old and my boyfriend (19) and I had sex with a condom and it broke. We didn&#039;t know it broke until after he finished. I was also ovulating at the time. Talk about bad luck, so we instantly left and went to our local store and got the pill. I took it around an hour after it happened. It is a powerful pill with a lot of side effects, but they&#039;re all worth it if you don&#039;t want a baby just yet. Got my period a couple days early about a week after taking the pill.""",9.0,8
Skyla,Birth Control,"""So it&#039;should been about a year since I&#039;ve had my Skyla inserted. I did have some major cramps the day of insertion,but since then A BREEZE!!! I did not have to have any adjustmentsuggestions since the intial insertion. No complications that I am aware. My period last have been predictable, regular, and even shorter (dare I say). Loving it!!! Also, since it was consider preventative medication it for
was FREE ...thank you PRESIDENT OBAMA!!""",10.0,4
Pantoprazole,Stomach Ulce,"""Starting taking this med after bleeding duodenal ulcer put me in hospital-Took for 2 weeks but my sugars started spiking near 400 no matter what I ate.  This is not the drug for me or possibly any other diabetics out there with sugar control issues.""",4.0,10
Sensipar,Secondary Hyperparathyroidism,"""Seems to lower CA but the side effects are somewhat hard to deal with. Leg cramps, and twitching seems to be the worst of it. But there is only surgery as the other option.""",8.0,21
Pataday,Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis,"""This worked great.  It immediately cleared up all the watering.  With only having to use the medicine once a day it is so easy.""",10.0,27
Mobic,Osteoarthritis,"""Pain in neck, shoulders, hips, hands and knees gone within a day!  I can ride in a car and I&#039;m sleeping without waking every hour.  It&#039;s been a miracle for me.  No side effects.  I&#039;m terrified I may have to give this up due to stomach issues.  I can&#039;t go back to the pain.  I feel fabulous after years of misery.""",10.0,97
Naratriptan,Migraine,"""I am a PI Trial Attorney with a consistently, high stressed job. I began experiencing migraines (which in fact were diagnosed by a well recognized UM Neurologist) at the age of 43 and have been experiencing them constantly to my current age of 46. I initially was prescribed a Rizatriptan, Maxalt. At first, I took the entire pill and it literally knocked me out. However, it did take the migraine from a 10 to a 1-2. I noticed though, as I began to take half thereafter, the migraine dissipated but would then come back necessitating my taking the other half several hours later. I was then given Amerge (Naratriptan). This drug has been a complete life saver. I have 2.5 mg pills and only need a half. Bar none, best migraine pill but expensive.""",10.0,2
Lisdexamfetamine,Binge Eating Disorde,"""I was put on Vyvanse after my doctor diagnosed me with binge-eating disorder. Before this drug I struggled for 6 years battling this eating disorder and gaining pounds along the way. Almost 2 years later and with the help of this medication I have lost over 100pounds. I feel great, this medication should be watched and used properly. My doctor was great about letting me know that it could make me stop eating all together.""",8.0,52
Cialis,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I&#039;m 55 and was having soft erections and losing erection as well as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Asked the doc about the medical options and he prescribed 5 mg Cialis daily, or as needed, approx 1 hour before sex. Have just started but WOW this medicine has really worked for me. Easily aroused and strong, long lasting erections. I wasn&#039;t used to being so hard and lasting so long, so had a little trouble ejaculating but when I did it was like it was in my 20&#039;s. The one side effect has been pain in my back side. Eli Lilly offers a coupon for a free 30 day supply - what a great country!""",9.0,124
Zoloft,Depression,"""This is the best medicine that I&#039;ve ever been on for depression. I still have some symptoms but I&#039;ve seen a huge improvement in my happiness and social life since I started taking it.""",9.0,135
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I started Contrave in early February, at first I did not lose any weight but I could feel myself getting fuller faster especially as the dosage increased. For the month I have been on the full dosage I have lost 20 pounds. Sometimes I do not have a desire to eat, often this is due to nausea. I have felt more energized and motivated to work out. The only side effects I continue to have are a dry mouth and trouble sleeping. Both problems are well worth it to me.""",10.0,16
Demerol,Pain,"""I remember being given this in the ER to abort a migraine I had going for 5 days straight.  It made me loopy, and within no time at all, I fell asleep. I remember waking up groggy, still in some pain, but overall this is good.""",10.0,24
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""My husband and I experienced a broken condom mishap. I took it an hour after the incident.This happened 3 days before I expected my period. My period finally came 5 days late, but it was effective. I did not experience any side effects.""",10.0,6
Vicodin,Pain,"""I got this after I had my wisdom tooth extracted. I was still in pain after taking it. It didn&#039;t do much.""",1.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""25 no kids. 18 months with Skyla now. Insertion NOT too painful. Spotting for 3 weeks. Abnormal discharge (never had in my LIFE) for over a YEAR now. Wasting so much $$$ on DR visits. No sex drive because of discharge side effects. Really bad period cramps (never had before) 8-9 day light light bleeding (also never had a period that long before). Didn&#039;t know that one of the side effects was dandruff (also NEVER had ever in my life) it&#039;s embarrassing! Love the effectiveness but HATE the side effects. I&#039;ve had enough. Getting it removed asap.""",3.0,1
Advil Cold and Sinus,Sinus Symptoms,"""This is the only medication that actually works when you have severe symptoms. I need this medication and the new non Psuedoephedrine replacement is practically worthless compared to Advil.""",9.0,9
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I started the depo shot in January due to my extremely heavy periods. It had gotten to the point where I was missing school a few days every month and just laying in bed because my menstrual cycle was so bad. I decided to try out the depo shot. I&#039;ve been on it a year and have just recently had spotting in between my shots. Depo shot has helped so much, I no longer have periods (except for the occasional spotting) and I feel SO much better. Granted I do get the occasional migraine, spotting and cramps, I&#039;d say the shot is definitely worth it""",8.0,24
Tramadol,ibromyalgia,"""I have had fibromyalgia since childhood and it has been a real battle trying to find a medication that worked for the pain. If I only take one tramadol and the pain goes down quite a bit to where I&#039;m comfortable. When I have an increase in pain then I need two and usually have to take a nap as my fatigue gets the better of me. The tramadol works great.""",10.0,54
Sertraline,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I started on sertraline in April. I have had lifetime high functioning anxiety but an early menopause resulted in me having acute severe anxiety. I felt like I could not go out of the house. It was absolute torture. Today I gave a 3 page speech in front of 100&#039;s of people. I have my confidence back. It has been a rocky ride and I am still having bad days but my mind is clearer and I have not had a panic attack for a very long time. 2 weeks in I thought this is making me worse. I got a rash, teeth clenching and had vivid dreams but I hung on (not easy) and with support from friends who had suffered too I retrained my thinking. Sertraline gave me space to do that. It is not a quick fix and you have to put the work in too and BELIEVE in recovery.""",8.0,6
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I have dealt with acne on my face and back for years. I was on birth control pills for a time that cleared my skin up completely, but I hated how the pills made me feel. I then got the skyla IUD which didn&#039;t mess with my head, but didn&#039;t do anything for my acne. Big surprise: it all came back. On my face and especially on my back. I went to the derm and they put me on Spiro 100mg a day. It has taken at least 4 months to see my results. I will occasionally get a zit on my face and back, but its nothing like it was before. They are just a red bump that lasts only a couple of days. I wish I started this medication from the beginning instead of spending so much money on literally every OTC product out there.""",9.0,18
Dexmethylphenidate,Auditory Processing Disorde,"""My son, age 9, was recently diagnosed with Central Auditory Processing Disorder. CAPD has a lot of the same &#039;symptoms&#039; as Inattentive ADHD. After struggling with the best way to help my son and meeting with his pediatrician, we decided to give Focalin XR a try. We have seen amazing, wonderful progress. My son feels/is successful at school, he&#039;s able to focus, gets his work done, etc, all with very minimal side effects. We couldn&#039;t be happier! I realize medicines are not for everyone and many, like me, are hesitant to even try them. But I am here to tell you that it has made a very big difference for my son.""",10.0,75
Trintellix,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Brintellix now for 6 weeks, I started on 1/2 of 5mg tablet Bc I hadn&#039;t tolerated any other SSRI. Increased to 5mg about 3 weeks ago. I&#039;ve found a new found hope in life. I had the constipation, but increased my fiber, started on Benefiber daily and increased water consumption and even have had the desire to exercise which also helps. I&#039;m sold on this medication, I haven&#039;t felt this good in years!""",10.0,68
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I started taking birth control for the first time 4 months ago (now on my 3rd packet). I did feel a little moody and the general &quot;aches&quot; as described for about a week. I have to say I honestly don&#039;t feel any different like some of the others have described. (I really think its a psychological side effect knowing your hormones are being messed with because after initially reading them I thought I was &#039;depressed&#039; and going &#039;crazy&#039; but I snapped out of it). My acne has cleared up for the most part and I haven&#039;t gained any weight. My breast size has increased by a cup and other than that I feel fine. No tiredness or anything.""",9.0,5
Yaz,Birth Control,"""Hi All,
I was on Yasmin for some 9 years and just moved onto Yaz 4 months ago.
I loved Yaz for the first month however, I am now finding that I have TERRIBLE mood swings...VERY emotional...cry for no apparent reason and get very angry! I&#039;ve also found that I have zero sex drive. The only time I have one is when I am on the sugar pills..for the rest of the month I just feel numb!

Hasn&#039;t any one else had a similar experience?

I&#039;m thinking of trying the Merino Coil...any ideas?

Thanks :)""",1.0,11
Ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone,Otitis Externa,"""I used it one time. And I feel better""",10.0,4
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""Twice within a calendar year I was admitted to the ER with gastric distress, accompanied with nausea.
Dilaudid was used the first time, the pain went quickly away and my nausea stopped.  The second time I was given morphine, but it did not work.  I asked for Dilaudid specifically.  It was given.  The pain and nausea went away.  I was able to rest/sleep, and after a couple of hours I felt fine, and played golf the next day.
For information, alcohol was involved with the first episode but not the last.""",10.0,18
Oxycodone,Pain,"""Great for breakthrough pain. """,9.0,4
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had my Nexplanon for 18 months. It has prevented pregnancy..... so it gets a score of 10 for that.
I have also been lucky because my periods have all but stopped! Love that! 
However, I am trying to get an appointment as I speak to have it removed, for these reasons:
Weight gain.... About 20 pounds.
Tired, cranky, and depressed (just feel like crap EVERY DAY).
An increase in RLS episodes..... By about 50%.
It wasn&#039;t for me.""",5.0,0
Pristiq,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder just a few months ago. I&#039;m 25 and let me say this medicine works great. I could tell a difference within the first week and my husband (whom I was driving absolutely crazy) saw a huge change too. I feel happier now and the &quot;manicness&quot; has gone away. I have noticed the weight loss but not too much. I was weighing in at 160lbs and now I&#039;m down to 150lbs so 10 lbs in the past 2 months is good. My sex life is back to normal where I hope it will stay. I feel like a better mother and wife now, all because of Pristiq.""",10.0,36
Bentyl,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve struggled with undiagnosed IBS for years now..just a few days ago at a doctor appointment, I finally brought up the courage to talk to my doctor about my digestive issues. Sure  enough, he diagnosed me with IBS. He prescribed me Bentyl, and this medicine has been a huge lifesaver. It calms my stomach down to the point, where I don&#039;t have to worry about locating a nearby bathroom in a public area. Bentyl truly has helped improve my life for the better""",10.0,41
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I tried this medicine twice in the past two weeks hoping to see if my experience was consistent. It was. About an hour or two after taking the medicine I had terrible cramping, stomach spams, and during the second time I felt nauseous with thick and stringy saliva. Not a fun experience. After 30 min of this I was able to return to sleep and woke up occasionally with bloating and cramping. After waking up this morning I had diarrhea (consistent with the first time) and occasional cramping that lessened the more I went to the toilet. This will be the last time I take these pills-- not worth the pain, as others have said!""",7.0,11
Hydroxyurea,Thrombocythemia,"""I am on Hydrea due to Ediopathic Thrombocytopenia with platelet counts over 2 milion. I am very young (21) and taking Hydrea for 1 year and a half now. 
Though it has sinked my platelets I have recurrent anemia and infections (most recently in the lungs).
In the beginning I was very tired, legs shook, skin would easily bruise, drugged up feeling from time to time, depressive, muscle pain, burning in legs which was severe and decreased after 5 months, brain fog, stomach pain (still common).
Most common symptom would be enlarged spleen with pain.
I&#039;ve had brutal neurological side effects that have been decreasing slowly with time. Nevertheless, Hydrea compared to Anagrelid and Interferon is by far the medicine I tolerate better. """,3.0,42
Risperdal,Bipolar Disorde,"""This is the best medicine for sleep and having no manic problems. But I was 98 pounds (super tiny) now 203lb from risperdal. What is the point of being on something if it works for biploar but makes you obese?""",5.0,9
Scopolamine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Went on a 5 day cruise. Usually get motion sickness very easily.  So trying to avoid that my dr gave me the patch with the understanding that it would only last 3 days. Since it was a 5 day cruise, she gave me 2. They worked awesome! Stayed very thirsty the whole trip but not one time was I sick. After we got off the boat and made it back home I removed the patch. I have been so dizzy and nauseated that I can&#039;t work, can&#039;t drive my car, can&#039;t do anything without the room spinning. Not sure the after effects of the patch were worth it.""",6.0,3
Zofran ODT,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I use this when I am driving and have nausea and was under doctor&#039;s instructions to take it twice a day until I was prescribed the scolopamine patch for nausea. Now, I just take it on the times I feel nauseated with the patch, which is not much. I like the dissolvable tablets because they are quicker than the pills to absorb and I can just carry them with me in my purse, unlike the phenergan suppositories, which have to be refrigerated or kept in a cooler when going somewhere.""",9.0,2
Femcon Fe,Endometriosis,"""This medication worked really well for a while to control breakthrough bleeding and regulate my periods.  I recently started to bleed irregularly and experience more serious cramping.  I just found out that my endometriosis has advanced and I have been upgraded to Nortrel 1/35.  I&#039;ll try that for a while to see if that will help me while I am awaiting hysterectomy.""",8.0,3
Viread,Hepatitis B,"""I&#039;ve taking viread for 8 months now and my viral count has down significantly but side effects are lethargic, stomach discomfort, muscle weakness and the worst is my lower back. I was wondering whether my kidneys can&#039;t handle the medication.""",6.0,0
Doxycycline,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""Worked very well for my skin infection however it did cause severe nausea about half way through my course of therapy. It would happen about half an hour after taking the medication. If I took it about 20 minutes after taking Dramamine (the meclizine kind), the nausea subsided. No other side-effects and very effective.""",9.0,21
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I started using the NR about 4 months ago. The first month of use brought me the worst deep pimples I have ever had, not just on my face, but also on my breast. It sucked, but my vagina finally had good levels of estrogen.  Aside from the pimples and dizziness, I was feeling better for longer. Sex didn&#039;t hurt and NR didn&#039;t have any effect on sex. Now my skin is even, and I no longer get migraines. Periods are short, easy and light. Win Win!""",8.0,2
Zymar,Conjunctivitis,"""I am a 63 year old man who came down with Conjunctivitis on a Friday afternoon. I spent a miserable weekend before getting in to see my eye doctor. I paid $72 for my tiny bottle of Zymar, and to me, it was worth every penny. My first application of Zymar really knocked it down, and subsequent applications really cleared it up.

I was so miserable, it made me wonder what life was like before these medical miracles. Thank God for the people who invent these wonderful drugs!""",9.0,11
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I went in to have my Skyla placed yesterday morning. After reading all of these reviews I was hyperventilating and crying on my way there, bc I did not want to experience &quot;the worst pain of my life&quot;. However, it was a complete waste of tears and energy. Before the procedure, I started doing heavy breathing, similar to pregnancy breaths, bc I was so nervous and I can tell you I felt NOTHING. There was a little bit of pressure, but nothing compared to what I&#039;ve read on here. Probably a 2/10. It was over in 30 seconds, and as soon as she was done, the pressure vanished. I was shocked. I went to work from 5:45-11:30, &amp; I managed with mild cramping.I cant speak for long term yet, but don&#039;t let other women scare you out of this, its very worth it!""",10.0,0
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Day 4, taking 1/2 tablet of the 37.5mg. Decreased appetite, more energy, some dry mouth here and there. I&#039;ve noticed at some times a decrease in concentration, like a foggy feeling. Nothing too bad, but a little off my baseline. Haven&#039;t weighed since day 1. Hoping to lose 15 lbs this month. I like that I don&#039;t feel &quot;cracked out&quot; but I am hesitant to up my dosage yet. I&#039;ll keep taking the 1/2 tab until I get really used to it. Once I reach my GW I plan to wean myself off in the same way. Will update.


-BusyBE""",9.0,46
Pristiq,Depression,"""Started on Pristiq after my grandmother and father both died suddenly a few days apart.  Developed &quot;shingles&quot; --rash on my chin.   Doctor said it was from the stress and increased the Pristiq.  Got worse.  Doctor and my friends said it looked like a burn.  

Finally reading blogs like this I guessed the Pristiq was causing the rash and burn-like symptoms.  


Been off of Pristiq for 16 days and my skin is clear.  My head is better too although I can see the withdrawal will take many more weeks to subside.""",2.0,22
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""So I have been taking Prozac for a long time but I was always taking naps and tired, I didn&rsquo;t want to do anything go anywhere. I decided to look into Lexapro reviews some of them really scared me. I thought why not give it a shot one of my cousins takes Lexapro. The doctor switched me from Prozac to Lexapro and I&rsquo;m going on three weeks I feel so much better I have more energy  I&rsquo;m not sleeping all the time. I&rsquo;m noticing more things that make me happy. I did have side effects in the beginning but they were very mild constipation dizziness tingly feelings but those are starting to go away. I&rsquo;m so glad I try this medication I hope it continues to work for me. The doctor started me on 5 mg and I&rsquo;m slowly working my way up to 10 mg. Write your reviews because people actually do read them.""",10.0,15
Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (old formulation),Nasal Congestion,"""Coming down with a cold and couldn&#039;t breath at night.  I went to the drugstore and looked over hundreds of different products.  A guy came breezing down the aisle, stopped for only a second and grabbed two bottles of this product.  Then Off he went just as fast.    I took that as a sign from the universe.  Thank you God I can breathe again!  I had a full nights sleep and breathed easily without any difficulty whatsoever.  
The name on the bottle says &quot;Vicks Sinex Severe&quot; It is a 12 hour nasal spray medication and it worked for literally hours enough for a good nights sleep.""",10.0,0
Oxazepam,Anxiety,"""Do not take this medication, its highly addictive and coming off it has caused my daughter to have 3 to 4 seizures a day and she&#039;s never had one in her life before cutting back. This drug is evil and should not be prescribed so easily. I myself need to taper off and am terrified of the withdrawals after watching my daughter go through hell. Stay away from benzodiazepams because once you start you cant stop....No warnings are given before you start taking them....evil drugs""",8.0,8
Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I think this product m3 works different for every person I just inserted m3 about 20mins ago mild burning with itching. Nothing excruciating. Will update later""",7.0,5
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I hopped on the depo August 2012 after having my child on and off untill April 2015 I had no bleeding in the time I was on it, until beginning if August 2015 I started bleeding went to the doctors they made me do s.t.i and s.t.d checks everything came back negative for anything but still bleeding , but then I found out I had to have minor surgery for cervical cancer so doctors assumed that , that could be the cause of the continuos bleeding I&#039;ve had the surgery done but still bleeding I have no idea why, I&#039;ve gotta go back to the doctors once again so they can send me for some type of scan to find out why . Has anyone else had this problem ?""",1.0,2
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""Horrible med. I weigh 105 and was given VISTARIL 3 times a day. I lost a CHILD  and was sad. Grieving and this is what I was given with trazadone and I already was on cymbalta  for chronic pain.    I couldn&#039;t even finish a sentence. Released from hospital ran into a ditch, arrested for DUI. Two nighes in jail. DUI was my own meds. No Alcohol and never drugs in my life.   Now I have fines a court date truck repairs and may lose license and probation and community services and I was out of state.  I told the Doctor it was too strong but he didn&#039;t listen. My life is ruined""",1.0,7
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""Have not stopped bleeding since I started the pill 3 weeks ago today.  I have gained 10lbs and the non stop bleeding is enough to make me go back to  my painful irregular periods. I am stopping the pill immediately.""",1.0,24
Benzonatate,Cough,"""I have had the worse cough I have ever had in my whole life. My doctor prescribed benzonatate to me and I thought it would really help. UNFORTUNATELY for me it did not help at all. I really needed some relief to sleep and it just did not help at all. Taking Mucinex helped more.""",1.0,39
Advair Diskus,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I had been on Advair for ten years and enjoyed not having asthma attacks, being able to exercise without using a rescue inhaler all of the time. Unfortunately due to the cost of Advair my insurance has dropped it from the list of medications they will cover and I have been switched to another brand. The new one does not work as well.""",10.0,24
Norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I started taking this medication in the winter of 2016. I was having heavy periods, as well as bleeding in between. My gyno diagnosed me with uterine fibroids and uterine hyperplasia. I was given 5mg to take every day. I have not had a period. At first it was a dream pill. I lost weight and stopped having periods. Now my stomach hurts all the time, I was diagnosed with prolapse which I NEVER had issues until this pill, my boobs are getting bigger and horrible anxiety. I asked if I could stop taking this pill and my doc said &quot;it is preventing you from getting uterine cancer.&quot; My urogyn said my type of  hyperplasia does not cause cancer. I am so done.""",3.0,2
Cetuximab,Head and Neck Cance,"""I heard good things about this drug for metastatic head and neck cancer (mine began in my tongue and has moved around my mouth and into my neck - I&#039;m a 30 year female with no risk factors), but had a severe allergic reaction during my first infusion. I felt a hot flash move from my midsection to my head, then everything started swelling, until finally my throat began to close. It was instantaneous. I only had about 10-20 cc&#039;s. Luckily, my nurse was prepared and flushed the line immediately and gave me meds to stop the reaction.  My doctor has already ordered panitumumab to replace it, """,1.0,1
Clobex,Psoriasis,"""I had a severe case of psoriasis at the base and outer areas of my hair line with severe itching and the Clobex lotion cleared it up in a week. I used a little on the affected area only.""",9.0,26
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I began isotretinoin November 2008 and finished my last dose March 2009. My acne consisted of small pimples on my chest and back and mild to moderate acne on my face, no nodules or cysts.  After one week of treatment my acne was completely gone.  I was amazed at how powerful the drug was.  My side effects consisted of hair shedding, headaches, dry lips and face. I used Aquaphor on my lips about 8 times per day and Aveeno ultra calming moisturizer on my face twice a day. I never used a facial cleanser throughout the course, rather a warm face cloth morning and afternoon. My pores completely closed, and my skin was flawless. After being off it for six months, my face is producing a little oil, but is still acne free.""",10.0,1
Uloric,Gout,"""I started using Uloric (40mg) on 8/18/09.  My uric acid was 12.8.  Blood work done 10/19 it was down to 6.9!  BUT, I developed a rash on one side of my face; cutting back to 40mg every other day and using an ointment to see if the rash improves.  Couldn&#039;t tolerate any of the other medicines available for gout.""",8.0,68
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I have had both depression and pain for the past 20 years.  After having some rather intensive back surgery 18 months ago, I decided to switch to Cymbalta instead of the Prozac that I&#039;d been taking for many years to see if it would aid in the pain.  My initial result was hot sweats, but no other help.  I missed a day while I was on 60 mg and had vertigo and an electric twinging in my brain that actually made my vision jerk.  It went away about an hour after I took my Cymbalta.  This has since recurred every time I try to wean.  I cannot get down past 30 mg.""",2.0,39
Adderall XR,ADHD,"""Helps me 100 time over to stay focused at work and home. I also seem alot more alert at home""",10.0,38
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Within 3 minutes of inserting the 7 day cream, I started to experience burning. It increased by the minute until it was unbearable burning. I took a shower trying to get all of it out, that didn&#039;t help. At this point it was 2 in the morning and I was experiencing one of the worst pains of my life. The extreme burning was actually causing pain. I ended up going to the ER. Not ever using Monistat again. Really recommend researching before using any topical cream.""",1.0,2
Ulipristal,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex on the 17th this month and took the Ella pill 44 hours later. I felt so sick for the first 2 days I couldn&#039;t get off the sofa, had severe bloating next few days I was nauseous and vomited a fair few times still am occasionally vomiting 12 days on, I&#039;m now 13 days in and still having symptoms e.g. cramping and back ache mainly on the left side of my abdomen, headaches, heartburn, acid reflux. Also this pill is like an abortion, if you did have a fertilised egg which in my opinion is when pregnancy begins it stops it from attaching therefore causing abortion. Worst pill I&#039;ve ever taken in my life. I&#039;m due  in 4 days and even though I don&#039;t think I&#039;m pregnant the effects it&#039;s had on me have been horrendous. Use with caution""",1.0,3
Nortriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""I started this medication last year at 10 mg for my migraines. They were so severe I couldn&#039;t function and they were almost daily for me. So my doctor prescribed me nortriptyline. It really helped almost immediately. However, about 1 month in I got super groggy and lethargic during the day for no reason. I decided that I would just stay on the medication anyway. I am so glad I did because this medication helps so much with my migraines. I am now on 20 mg and I only get a migraine once a month or less. I would highly recommend for people with chronic migraines.""",8.0,11
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""The taste isn&#039;t that Awful however I highly recommend taking it cold and I swished ginger ale in my mouth after each chug and the spit it out.  Helped with the taste.  It kicked in really quickly. Like 15 minutes after I finished drinking it.   It&#039;s been 2 hours and I&#039;m still going but it&#039;s clear.  I would suggest living in the bathroom for a few hours.  I couldn&#039;t go far with out having to go that first hour.    I didn&#039;t have any cramps or bloating or any other side effects.   If anything I feel better than I did before I started.  The prep and all that water sort of filled me up.""",8.0,14
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""Hot flashes""",8.0,0
Duloxetine,Pain,"""I don&#039;t think this drug does a whole lot for my pain but I think it keeps me from becoming depressed. It seems to work very well for stabilizing my mood.""",8.0,59
Nefazodone,Depression,"""I have been taking this medicine since it&#039;s been out on the market, I remember my doctor telling me it was new and give it a try.  I felt like that is when all the cog works of my brain started working in conjunction with one another.  I could see life as it really was.  It actually gives me headaches, but after trying about 20 diff medicines, this works.  I take it with Topamax and Wellbutrin.  20 years on a medicine isn&#039;t bad.""",9.0,12
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Thankfully, this really works.""",10.0,17
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had been on the Yasmin contraceptive pill for a few years with no problems but liked the idea of not having to worry about taking a pill every day. The first few weeks after having Nexplanon in we&#039;re great but then my skin got gradually oilier and spottier until I couldn&#039;t bare it any longer and 3 months later I had it removed..one week on and I&#039;m waiting to get my clear skin back. It also gave me mood swings but by far the worst part was the acne.""",1.0,6
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""It&#039;s sad when people write a drug of because their experience was negative. With nerve pain of any kind there are different levels of pain in which the body can get to, sometimes I have muscle spasms with and without pain, in My face, my  legs, my back neck n shoulders, my eyes to. I even vomit as a result is severe pain.  My vision is blurred my breathing and anxiety levels affected greatly, LYRICA make most of this go away.   Please understand not all meds suit every individual so you have to try different things till one works for you. I also took lyrica in pregnancy n have a healthy chubby lil baby boy 100% a ok this med gave me part of my life back. Living with pain is crucifying but living with lyrica is a solution !!! For me anyway""",10.0,56
MS Contin,Pain,"""I have had 14 operations and where my back and neck was broke kills me. I have 4 bulging disc  and my m s contin 60 mgs is not working anymore""",7.0,22
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for almost a year. I finally just switched to a new birth control today. I have had a huge decrease in my sex drive and that really worried me because I&#039;m only 20 and I have a very loving attractive boyfriend who I&#039;ve been with for 3 years. I&#039;ve been trying to figure out why I never want to have sex. It&#039;s making my boyfriend Think that im not attracted to him anymore. I realized that I get really turned on when I&#039;m taking the placebo pills so I&#039;m thinking its the active hormone pills. Hopefully the new pill helps.""",1.0,1
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I have tried 3 different antidepressants throughout my life &amp; I have been on Pristiq for a year now. It worked really well to help my depression but 2 downfalls for me are massively low libido and withdraws before the tablet is due to be taken. Tingling, slow vision, what seems like electric currents going off in my head. Weaning off will be the biggest challenge due to rapid onset of side effects. I have read from people who tried to wean off them &amp; failed because they were quite unwell.""",8.0,51
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I absolutely love the fact that I do not have to worry about taking a birth control pill. I have had Implanon since February of 2009 and so far the only problem I have is unpredictable periods. At first, I did not have one, but as time went on I began to have one more often. My periods became normal (every 28 days), and then they began to get closer together...every other week, now it seems as if it has been on for months and will not go off. Considering the fact that I am a newlywed I am considering having it removed.""",8.0,1
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have only had Implanon since December 6th.  At first, I was super excited because I would not have to worry about birth control, I could have a stress free sex life with my husband.  Well I began my period that morning before the implant was in.  I figured, 5 days, and I would be okay.  My periods have never been just &quot;light days&quot;, but that is how this one was.  But, it lasted for about 2 1/2 weeks.  I spent a lot of time reading reviews and trying to determine if this was normal. After reading, I was convinced to wait it out and see if it would go away before contacting my physician. That was great advice. Right now, I feel great. no other effects at all!""",7.0,0
Multivitamin with iron,Anemia,"""My HB level was six but with the use of trihemic I was able to get it back up and maintain it at over twelve.""",7.0,24
Copper,Birth Control,"""I have had the Paragard IUD for about seven years now. The first few periods where really tough. I considered removing it. After a few months my periods were no different than how they were before. I can understand initial heavy cramping and bleeding that a few have mentioned. For me it did subside. My periods are relatively regular give or take a few days and last about 5 days. Not having to even think about birth control is such a luxury for a married person who does not want to become pregnant. Depending on the time of the month the string can hang a bit out of the cervix which can be bothersome (yes I check) otherwise I have no complaints. I&#039;m afraid it will hurt during removal though. :/""",8.0,9
Fosamax,Osteoporosis,"""I started taking Fosamax for Osteoporosis and I have had a low back pain and body aches the first week, and on the second week I have had severe headache that lasted over two days, now its a dull headache. I&#039;m not to sure on this medicine, I&#039;m worried about the side effects. I hope the effects get better not worse.""",3.0,183
Seasonique,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I am on my 2nd pack on my third month of pills. I have been on the generic brand of seasonique called Ashlyna starting on my 6 months. the first month as soon as I started I thought it was going to be awesome. by the second month I started bleeding and bled like a heavy period for a little over 3 weeks. called my doctor she said that my body just had to get used to it. the third month just fine and the 4th month as well. The fifth month I started spotting here and there but nothing serious.Now I am starting on my 6 month and on  the last pack and I have been spotting since October 6 and just got a heavy period today and I am not due for a period till 3 more weeks. I am going to wait it out and see what happens. good luck everyone.""",3.0,6
Contrave,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been on Contrave for almost 2 weeks now. Lost about 5lbs. Have not had any bad side effects but energy levels are low. Looking into trying low carb diet to see if it helps with more weight loss.""",4.0,21
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""first of all like many of you who don&#039;t want to get prego and already took plan b but is freaking out not knowing if it will work or not I assure you that it will if you take it within the 12 hrs. 
I used a condom with my boyfriend but it ripped and I was really scared cause he obviously came inside me , and it never happened to me before so I panicked but I knew I could do something to prevent pregnancy so the next morning I went to the pharmacy and took it right away and well all I had to do was wait to get my period.   I even took pregnancy tests but after two weeks I got my period and all I&#039;m going to say is that it works. So don&#039;t freak out.""",10.0,7
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I have been on 25 mg of Seroquel and .5 mg Klonopin for 11 years for chronic insomnia. This combination has been wonderful, and I haven&#039;t noticed any side effects. However, my insurance will not cover the cost.""",10.0,58
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I&#039;ve tried Testim, shots, and now Axiron and find that Testim stuck to everything and shots are good, but lose potency near the end of the cycle. Axiron is messy and I can see how two pumps can get into one&#039;s system. It leaks everywhere until it dries, however, it seems to be better than the others.""",7.0,39
Copper,Birth Control,"""I had paragard for 8 years, I was loving it the fact there is No hormones. I did not have any side effects of weight gain, ache, or anything. However about 7th year my cramps on my left side lower body were getting bad week prior to the menstrual cycle, pain level an 8. But more recently my pain was so significant that I was taking 600mg at the bare min. twice a day. My muscles in my buttocks was knotted up down to my frontal thigh. Extreme pain. Missed days of work. I recently had it removed already I feel SO MUCH better. 
Love&amp;Hate Paragard.""",8.0,2
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Helps me sustain attention and have consistent energy levels (especially when combined with Adderall XR). I&#039;m motivated, not elated, high or hyper on a dose of 10mg. Con: Short-lasting.
""",8.0,1
Elavil,Interstitial Cystitis,"""Unfortunately this medication had a very negative effect on me. I was supposed to take it for occasional nerve zaps that I get from having IC. When I took it, it didn&#039;t take the pain away. Instead it changed it into a CONSTANT burning pain which is way worse than the previous zaps. I stopped taking it, and although I was on a low dose 25mg a night, I got horrible withdrawal symptoms and am still dealing with panic attacks upon waking up. I know this drug has been a godsend for some people, but please be careful because it has the potential to make things way worse.""",1.0,21
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I developed pneumonia after getting swine flu. I was on heavy duty antibiotics and was given diflucan as a prophylactic for yeast infections. I took approximately 4 doses over the course of two weeks. I recently noticed that a toe nail that had a fungus for over 40 years (!) is now growing in nice and pink! No more thick ugly yellow nail! Amazing! No other side effects were noticed!""",10.0,53
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I have been on the depo shot since I was 15! (11 years now) I love the shot I have never had an issue, after my first couple weeks on it I never got a period again unless I missed a shot and had to wait for a period to get it again. I swear by it one of the greatest thing you don&#039;t forget to take it daily no cramps no period nothing up your private area. Until this past year, issues I have been having all added up and led to this shot. I&#039;m 26 years old and have osteoporosis that of an 80 year old, the smaller of my breast became 2 sizes larger, my migraines increased to weekly with vision loss, itchy sore breasts, random stomach pains and nausea. Also I have not changed my eating habits or daily routine I have out on 25lbs in the past 6mon.""",6.0,7
Xanax,Panic Disorde,"""I have tried many medications for panic disorder. I don&#039;t think there was not 1 tablet I have not tried when I was prescribed Xanax. I felt I was given my life back. No horrible side effects of anxiety or panic disorder whatsoever. I can now function without worrying if I went out I would have a panic attack or drop whatever I was doing and go home as I felt like I was dying. My heart would race, my breathing felt like I was taking my last breathe excessive sweating. They all went away. I take 1 mg when needed and have never abused this medication but it has been a life saver for me. It took 30 years to find a tablet that would stop my panic and anxiety disorder and then I tried Xanax from my doctor and I thank her everyday.""",10.0,35
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""Hey, I&#039;m 18 and having a colonoscopy tomorrow. They put me on moviprep and it&#039;s working! Started off chasing it with some ginger ale bt after the first 8oz I was gagging. I bought some MELON POWERADE and it went down easy. Just add some ice and mix the moviprep in, and it went down like a charm. I still havnt had the second &quot;installment&quot; at 4am bt I&#039;m sure it&#039;ll go down just as easy as the first dose. plain it tastes retched like this lemony salty gooey water but mix it up and you&#039;ll be fine.""",7.0,14
Jentadueto,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I had suffer from the below side effects :

excess air or gas in the stomach, 
full feeling,
lack or loss of strength,
passing gas,
sore throat.

 I stopped taking it.""",2.0,1
Pregabalin,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""Just started Lyrica for pain with multiple sclerosis. Numbing/tingling/foot drop /balance issues all standard with MS. 75 Mg per day and already noticed difference...I can move my toes! Pain is reduced. Gabapentin did not help, baclofen or flexeril same. So far lyrica is doing the trick for me. Dr increasing Lyrica slowly each week to find the right dosage.""",8.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Not terrible, but not great. I&#039;ve only been on it for one month so far, but I&#039;ve been constipated, bloated, and my eyes have been bugging me/ I got nauseous for the first two weeks of use, to the point that I had to take prescription medication for nausea. There&#039;s no difference in my skin (still pretty clear), and I get headaches periodically. I&#039;ve also had trouble concentrating. This did nothing for cramps either. I didn&#039;t get pregnant, so I guess it&#039;s doing it&#039;s job, but I&#039;ll probably switch to another brand.""",5.0,0
Zoloft,Depression,"""I have been on Zoloft for about a year now. I started taking it after suffering from depression and anxiety for 8 years. Finally when I hit rock bottom I decided to get some help. I started off at 50mg and I started to see my life change. I still had some issues. It was like being on an emotional roller coaster. At my one month check up they increased my dose to 100mg. Since then things have gotten better. I am more social and outgoing. I no longer push my friends away and I actually want to get out. I have had some issues with side effects though. Since I started taking it I have had some issues with remembering small things. Especially if I am stressed out. For the most part it has been amazing to feel happy.""",9.0,132
Prednisone,ibromyalgia,"""I am surprised there was no one here taking prednisone for fibromyalgia. I take this and 500mg of naproxen daily and am almost pain free.""",7.0,95
Sinemet CR,Parkinson's Disease,"""I started Sinemet 25/100mg and within 2 hrs my tremor stopped. I still get some but not as bad as before. My walking also improved.""",7.0,24
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been taking this medicine now for 6 weeks and am experiencing tremendous flushing with it. So far it hasn&#039;t helped my blood pressure go down much. Doctor says give it a little while longer. One day I almost passed out, got light headed and felt like I was in another dimension! Doctor says he can&#039;t say for sure it was a side effect of this medicine. I will keep trying it for awhile longer.""",5.0,91
Tysabri,Multiple Sclerosis,"""After 4 months I started seeing improvements in my body. My tremors stopped and so did my slurred speech.""",10.0,41
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 25 and I had the Mirena inserted 4 months ago. The doctor told me I will experience slight discomfort for the first three weeks and that my bleeding may be abnormal-but what I experienced was far beyond that. The pain on ONLY my right side started to become more severe and COMPLETELY random, it woke me up at nights. I thought it was just my body getting used to the foreign device in my body, after all the doc did say it would take some time. I gave it 4 months of daily agonizing pain and many doc appointments just making sure the Mirena was in place and nothing was wrong. The doc kept me assured that everything was in place and basically hinted that I was simply being dramatic. IUD&#039;s aren&#039;t worth it to me, I&#039;m back to pills. Too scary!""",1.0,3
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Testim must have the worst delivery system devised for any medical product.  And the gel takes forever to dry.....longer than I can wait.  So I go to work unsticking my undershirt from my skin for an hour.  
It comes in 30 mini-toothpaste tubes.  The end must be punctured by the cap that has a point for that purpose.  Then you are to squeeze &quot;half&quot; from that little tube and spread it. THEN you put the little tube in your NOW sticky, slimey other hand and squeeze out as much of the rest as possible.  There is no way this is cost effective.
I was forced to use Testim by my insurance company after 10 years of Androgel gel packs and then the pump........which was perfect.  I don&#039;t like Testim at all and see no difference medically from Androgel""",3.0,16
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had my Mirena for over 2 years and I LOVE it! When I had it placed I had some moderate to severe cramping but I was given pain killers to help that. For the 1st year I had some random cramping but no periods, but now I hardly think about it (unless my friends are complaining about theirs). I am 23 and have no children and want to keep it that way. I plan on getting another one placed when this one is done.""",10.0,24
Metoclopramide,Gastroparesis,"""Side effects were not tolerated well.""",3.0,27
Brexpiprazole,Schizophrenia,"""I actually have Bipolar Disorder (mainly mania). The first 2 weeks of Rexulti were rough because I  got tons of restlessness and akathisia. I stopped for 3 days and restarted at 0.5mg. Each week increased by 0.5mg until I got to 2mg. No problems with restlessness.

I am on Lithium as well, but before the addition of Rexulti I was not doing that great with respect to bipolar cycling into mania. I have been stable since the start of Rexulti with the exception of 4 days where I was depressed/mixed, but this is because I stopped my meds for a few daysIt gives me slight increased in motivation and better time-management, which really surprised me given my past experiences with AAPs. My mood if definitely more stable and I am not suffering the highs that come with mania""",8.0,0
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""Very depressed after 2 days. Didn&#039;t seem to have an impact on my appetite.""",1.0,16
Silver,Dermatological Disorders,"""As a firearms, knife and self defense instructor, this product is GREAT.  Better than triple antibiotic ointment.""",8.0,14
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""In two weeks I&#039;ll have been smoke free for 6 MONTHS!  I think about this often and laugh to myself and sometimes do a little victory shimmy when I&#039;m alone, of course.  I&#039;m 30, I&#039;ve been smoking for 12 years, I grew tired of hiding in weird places to smoke.  I started taking the pills when I wasn&#039;t yet ready to quit but I&#039;m better off.  I took the first two weeks of these pills and that was it.  The last cigarette felt like I&#039;d gone outside, picked up a tree branch and tried to smoke it.  Chantix, luckily allows you to continue smoking through the first week, I smoked into the 4th day of the second week and that unpleasant experience hit me like I ton of bricks. I experienced ZERO side effects, this medicine affects everyone differently.""",10.0,27
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""My mother had severe cystic acne 10 yrs though she was a beautiful 29 year old bride in 1957. It is an INHERITED skin disease! I was first of 3 boys and got severe acne that was incurable from my mid teens through to my marriage in 1985. Embarrassing psychologically and emotionally because I felt ugly growing up and afraid to ask girls on dates. Early in career &amp; marriage Accutane was brought to market and attention of my dermatologist who prescribed it for about a year - no guarantee as new drug. 100% success and it cured my dastardly acne!  No significant side effects. Our son got the family skin disease &amp; we had doctor prescribe Accutane which cured his cystic acne too. Thank u Accutane""",10.0,22
Guaifenesin,Bronchitis,"""I have ferocious allergies to all kinds of plants, mould, dust, etc.  One of my most annoying symptoms is drainage in the back of my throat.  Taking benadryl or some other &quot;drying&quot; agent results in the drainage forming into a very unpleasant glob on the top of my soft palate, which can be very difficult to dislodge.

My allergist&#039;s RN recommended guaifenesin for the problem, and it works wonders.  Specifically, it tends to keep the drainage more liquid, making it easier to expel (although getting it out still sounds quite gross ...)""",9.0,0
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""I had an endoscopic procedure yesterday and they used Propofol instead of Versed . I am 61 years old and was told of a slight sting . I had about 60 seconds (long seconds) of a feeling like my hand was set on fire. I will never let anyone use this drug on me again. I&#039;m 61 and healthy and can&#039;t imagine if I was a frail little old lady or man given this drug . The pain was horrific.""",3.0,25
Xanax,Anxiety,"""This medicine has saved my life in my own opinion. I suffered from severe panic attacks and thought that I was going crazy prior to being diagnosed with my conditions. Now I feel like I can lead a normal life. I am able to work a full time job that is extremely stressful at times and not worry about going into a panic attack. I no longer have trouble losing my breath when I do get upset and this medicine has made a tremedious difference in my every day life.""",10.0,69
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""Completed two weeks on Saxenda today and experienced an 18 pound weight loss. Began at 284lbs, now 266lbs. I&#039;m a 55yo male and 6&#039; tall. About to commence the 1.8 dose, experienced fatigue and nausea most days, hoping the side effects settle down over the next few weeks. Haven&#039;t felt hungry since taking the first dose, getting by quite well on two small meals per day, drinking plenty of water and mint tea. No cravings for anything, really pleasantly surprised the mind and body have finally aligned to make real weight loss a possibility. Taking shot at night just before bedtime to minimise exposure nausea, no so sure it&#039;s working. Would recommend highly to those who have previously unsuccessfully attempted dieting and exercise regimes.""",9.0,25
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""So I have been on the pill for just over a month and have noticed my acne get a bit worse. Other than that, it&#039;s all positive. Absolutely no mood swings (if anything it has made me more calm)... zero cramps and lighter period. My boobs have increased at least a full cup size! Will give this a try for at least another 5 months as I have heard that acne can get worse before it gets better :)""",7.0,5
Yasmin,Birth Control,"""Amazing pill. I took Yasmin for 5 years with no side effects except low libido which is why I eventually switched pills. Overall light short cramp free periods. Worked great for me, no PMS at all. And best part is I never got pregnant, very good. When I wanted to get pregnant I was only off Yasmin for 1 month before conceiving my son. All in all it was a great pill.""",9.0,14
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Hello, I just want to say this medicine is really working, I have always had problems with my weight. I started taking this medicine 37.5mg on :October 12th and was 325 lbs and today I weigh 312 lbs!! Im 6 feet a tall girl and hope to lose 100 lbs. Now I do not crave sweets and always water per day. Minimal side effects.""",9.0,20
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""This shot has caused numbing of my writing arm, I am chronically fatigued. All I want to do is sleep. My appetite is enraged and I am having to be very careful about what I eat as I have already gained six pounds; I am worried that the fatigue is permanent as other women I have come across have permanent chronic fatigue. """,2.0,6
Adalimumab,Psoriasis,"""I got psoriasis when I was about 14 years old, rapidly spreading from my right knee to both my elbows and my scalp which was very disruptive to my confidence as a kid about to start high school, started off with a few oral drugs which barely worked, started enbryll at 17 and it worked for about 1-2 years before I started to notice my psoriasis coming back. I started humira when I was around 18-19 and am still on it now as I am 22 years old and have not had a single side effect from either biologic. It does keep me up at night from time to time thinking I&#039;ll need it for the rest of my life or looking at any nasty side effects but considering I haven&#039;t experienced even any common ones I tell myself to relax and appreciate how normal I feel.""",10.0,18
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My first and second dose made me very sick n nausea. I don&#039;t know if I&#039;ll feel the same on my 3rd dose. I almost gave up but I&#039;m on my 3rd dose.""",8.0,7
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Do get a small headache for the first 12 hours and a little muscle soreness, but a small price to pay for the great benefit of the pill. Wish I had discovered it earlier.""",10.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I started taking this pill for severe menstrual cramps  (I&#039;ve had to take a lot of  ibuprofen daily to manage the pain) and to hopefully decrease the amount of clots I was passing (sorry...TMI...I know!) throughout my period which were very large, numerous, and painful. I am very pleased with the results.! After only one month the clotting and PMS symptoms have significantly decreased, the cramps are manageable, and I was able to function like a &quot;normal&quot; person at work on my cycle. I was apprehensive about Estarylla birth control of all of the bad reviews, but it has been a lifesaver for me! Sticking with this pill forever and ever! Amen!""",10.0,2
Belviq,Obesity,"""I started Belviq about 9 days ago. I found a savings card online on the belviq website that will save me approximately $140 each time I fill my prescription. I have experienced a significant mood lift (i can see why it&#039;s a controlled substance), subtle doziness, and better sleep. Sometimes I forget to eat because I just don&#039;t feel hungry. I feel the effects of not having eaten though, I feel tired, sluggish and my stomach hurts a little from being empty, but the terrible &quot;hunger&quot; feeling is completely missing. It&#039;s strange,  but extremely helpful. Overall I have lost 6 lbs in the last 9 days since I started Belviq, and it surely is helping with my appetite. I am very thankful. Belviq does exactly what it&#039;s supposed to.""",9.0,50
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""So far this medication&#039;s only flaws for me are, weight gain, and lack of ability to stay asleep which was a factor prior but seems to be enhanced. Well my doctor said those symptoms I&#039;m experiencing are those of depression..and upped my dosage to 20mg. It&#039;s only been about a steady two months approx, a little less, and I feel better; I still feel anxiety which I would say comes with my depression but it doesn&#039;t bother me as much to go and be social as before.""",8.0,8
Omnicef,Sinusitis,"""Fantastic at clearing the sinus infection. I&#039;m on day 4 and it&#039;s almost completely gone. The first two days were miraculous. 

But then. Starting day 3 ...

My stomach and intestines are rumbling almost constantly and I&#039;m &quot;pooping&quot; brown water 5+ times a day. 

I&#039;m also utterly exhausted and weak, making it virtually impossible to actually do anything. 

If this gets much worse, I&#039;m going to have to stop using this before the 10-day course runs out.""",4.0,45
Ciclopirox,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I used this every single day for a year. In between visits to my podiatrist, once a week I filed the nails down (using a fresh emery board for each filing), rubbed the nail with alcohol, then applied the ciclopirox solution. It took a FULL year, but the fungus seems to be gone. This was my second bout with toenail fungus; the first time I took Lamisil by mouth, but it made me sick, so I had to stop.""",9.0,83
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I get recurrent urine infections as I can&#039;t empty my bladder fully so I often need to go on antibiotics for this and I always used to end up needing fluconazole. Which always works better than creams or pessaries for me. I have found that taking OTC probiotic tablets has helped stave off the antibiotic related thrush infections and I think prevention is a good way to manage this. I also avoid taking the probiotic drinks because they seem to contain a lot of sugar which just makes the thrush worse.""",10.0,29
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had been using the implant for 5 years as it was much easier than taking a pill and was known to be effective. In the first year of using this I had no period whatsoever and thought this was great! However for the remaining 4 years of using this I suffered with constantly bleeding. It was not always heavy but there was rarely ever a day when I was not spotting or could not wear a pad. This proved very difficult with dating and relationships as I was never off my period and sex was pretty much always off the cards. The Implant caused me to suffer with the most crippling depression and anxiety and I had counselling for this (all gone now since its removal)? a weight gain of 50 pounds or more which would never budge. Please don&#039;t get this!!""",3.0,4
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Strep Throat,"""I took AMOX/K CLAV 875-125 MG - It is the generic for AUGMENTIN it didn&#039;t start working until the 4th day, very slow working but the doctor did tell me it would work slow but it would be very affective and to make sure and take for all 10 days 12 hours apart, so I did. I did get the headaches but don&#039;t know if it was from lack of eating and lack of coffee. I did notice that my tastebuds were affected, which had never happened in the past, so I figured it would go away, it has now been 16 days since I started the medication and my test buds are getting better but things still taste like chalk, I&#039;ll wait for a couple of weeks see if taste buds get better but for now I eat enough not to be hungry.""",9.0,7
Pradaxa,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""Much superior to warfarin.""",10.0,37
Movantik,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""I have been on a small amount of Methadone 5mg twice daily.  I can only go to the bathroom like 1 -2 times a week and then it&#039;s little hard balls.  I took Movantik 25mg 1 time and went within 1 hour that would have been ok, but then a few minutes later my stomach hurt I mean realty hurt I was in tears then I went again, well I have gone so much it is pure water now and I will not take this again, I would be scared to try the 12.5mg.  No withdrawal symptoms but the runs well the last time I had this that bad my kidneys were shutting down, so I fear for this, cannot eat or drink anything it runs right through me...be careful, I would try the lower amount first and see how that goes.""",1.0,25
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I am a 49 year old female. I started Contrave in October 2016. I started this drug at 226 lbs, I&#039;m 5&#039;6. To date I have lost 31 pounds with minimal exercise. The first 4 weeks were rough, dizziness, feeling foggy, sleepless nights, when I did sleep I had crazy dreams, constipation, dry mouth. But at about week 5, the side effects seemed to diminish. I still have a dry mouth with makes me drink lots of water, but the other side effects are gone. This drug has really reduced my cravings. I LOVE sweets, but I now find I can pass on them. I also love wine and I find I can just drink a small glass or nothing at all. I fill up very quick when I eat a meal.  I have tried other weight loss drugs, this is the only one that has worked for me.""",10.0,42
Zoloft,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for a year and it seriously changed my life. I suffered from the worst anxiety attacks ever. I went to emergency room twice thinking I was having a pulmonary embolism. After taking this medication for 3 months I had never experienced anxiety. The only down fall is a few side effects such as, dry mouth, crazy dreams every night and my metabolism has slowed down. These side effects are worth it over the horrible feeling of not being able to function because I had such bad anxiety. Taking 50mg at bed time. Definitely recommend.""",9.0,32
Metformin,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""For over 10 years my doctor had no clue what was wrong with me. So he just kept telling me to take birth control to regulate. I was finally diagnosed with PCOS about 2 years ago and was prescribed Metformin. It has helped so much. I did have a few side effects for about the first few weeks. Nausea and tiredness mainly, but it wasn&#039;t that bad. I feel better and I have lost quite a bit of weight.""",10.0,39
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex with my partner and he finished in me. I was freaked out. I immediately got my birth control the next day and began taking it. I had stopped taking it for some months because during the time I was not sexually active. Because its been so long since I&#039;ve taken it it made me a little sick. My body was not immune to the hormones anymore. I got parranoid and thought I was pregnant and got my partner to go get the morning after pill. I actually took it later than the box said. My dumbass thought it was within 5 days so I took it on the 4th day. A week later my period started. I&#039;m going to take a pregnancy test to be double sure though once my period goes off. I think it worked.""",9.0,17
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""My overall experience with this birth control was terrible. I had a false pregnancy and was moody and over emotional. The only 2 things good about this pill was it did keep my skin clear and my periods were very light. But with the weight gain/false pregnancy thing my obgyn said the hormones in this pill were too high for my system. She switched me to an ultra low dose and the bloating was gone in no time.""",3.0,3
Sertraline,Depression,"""No suicide ideation, but I was the most boring, apathetic and tired person ever. I literally fell asleep standing up. Extreme dreams. This changed me and everybody noticed. It was only good in the sense that I was no longer sad.""",2.0,33
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""I have headache for an unknown reason, but they are always in the left temple behind my eye. The pain is awful. I&#039;ve tried every over the counter med and this is the only one that works. Hopefully the cause can be cured until then. This are doing the job""",9.0,2
Cyclobenzaprine,ibromyalgia,"""When I first had pain 19 years ago, I was treated with Flexeril for six months.  I thought I was getting better.  I stopped taking Flexeril and it was a false feeling of wellness.  Two months later I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.  Now I am on Flexeril again after a car accident and it is helping. I only plan to stay on it a few weeks since I fear addiction.""",9.0,21
Quetiapine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on quetiapine for a few years, I have had weight gain and I&#039;ve put on a lot weight and now I&#039;m diabetic type 2, but for me its been a small price to pay, I&#039;ve have tried a lot of different drugs (antidepressants) over many years but for me quetiapine has saved my life in many ways before taking this drug I was very ill, I wanted to die not because I hated life or anything like that but I wanted to stop my awful thoughts I couldn&#039;t cope with anything in life, many times I was seeing things my life was hell, not sleeping, not going out fearful all the time, Even though I still have problems I never go anywhere on my own not even out by the front door,I know this drug has given me a small part of my life back.""",10.0,17
Flagyl,Trichomoniasis,"""Was put on Flagyl 500mg twice a day for one week. Tomorrow morning is my last pill. Had no clue about this antibiotic. 1st pill was taken on an empty stomach and I put the pill on the front of my tongue....big mistake!  Was very aware after that what I had to do...place pill as far back as you can and drink water, fruit punch as fast as you can, on a full stomach!  I constantly feel like I&#039;m car sick, off and on headaches, some anxiety and just an overall disconnected feeling. But.....I have to admit it really works!""",10.0,22
Hyaluronan,Osteoarthritis,"""Had my first injection 18 months ago 1st injection of series was no pain, 2nd of series extreme pain, swelling, stiffness, 3rd injection no pain. I had no real knee pain for 18 months remained active with Pilates, hiking, walking, circuit training. Pain started again in June 2017, started injections again in September, 1st injection no pain, next day no swelling but few twinges.   I hope I get another 18 months or more. Had surgery 2 years ago,  Knee remains stable right now, goal is to avoid any surgery for now on.""",10.0,7
Dexlansoprazole,None,"""I have been having stomach problems and my doctor gave me a month sample of this. It doesn&#039;t seem to have any effect on my stomach, I have however been having mood swings. I stopped taking it and my mood was back to normal. Strange but true. This may work for others, but not for me.""",3.0,22
Doxycycline,Pelvic Inflammatory Disease,"""I am Taking this medication for suspected mild pelvic inflammatory disease due to several bv cases as a precaution. I am talking 100mg twice a day for two weeks. Please note it was suspected due to tenderness.... this medication made my belly hurt but overall took away my pelvic tenderness so overall it&#039;s pretty good. Drink plenty of water!!!

Avoid sexual intercourse as well.""",7.0,2
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""Changed my life. Had terrible acne all through middle school and most tretinoin creams and tetracycline medication did nothing. Although hearing from my dermatologist all of the side effects, etc., it was all worth it. My self confidence and happiness with myself has been all worth it!""",10.0,23
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""It is very good and I have great pleasure when using it.""",10.0,14
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I have been taking this birth control for two years now. I never got sick from it and haven&#039;t gotten pregnant. I have been very sexually active for the past year or so. It does make me kind of not in the mood to have sex, but it works!""",9.0,5
Clonidine,Perimenopausal Symptoms,"""Severe menopausal hot flushes and night sweats, did nothing, still have severe night sweats and day time hot flushes!""",1.0,16
L-methylfolate,Depression,"""Not worked for my depression. Zero effect.""",1.0,15
Sertraline,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have been on antidepressants since I was 15, now 23. Sertraline was great at first, changed my life for the better. Some side affects: sweating, migraines. Been on them for 5 years now and they stopped working about 12 months ago.""",7.0,2
Nortriptyline,Pain,"""I took the first dose at night because my doc said it may cause sleepiness. I woke up in the middle of the night with a terrible headache and insomnia. Decided to try a second night. This time, no headache but still insomnia. Last night I took my 10th dose and I am awake 2 hours after falling asleep then having a horrible, horrible nightmare about sexual situations, being part of murders, and my son being kidnapped by a killer clown. I know that sounds dumb, but it was extremely realistic and now I can&#039;t go back to sleep. 
I will call my doc in a few hours to discuss tapering off and quitting this med all together. My pain has not been relieved at all (even if it had, I could continue with the insomnia and graphic nightmares).""",1.0,60
Simvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""I took Simvastatin 5mg for only 1 month before I could no longer tolerate the headaches, and the muscle pain.  I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 15 years ago, always very mild pain, and very seldom, but now I feel as if the Statins have changed this.  I have been off the Statins for just 1 week.  I tell myself that 5mg for only 1 month should not cause any permanent damage, but I don&#039;t know.  I&#039;m now treating myself, no more doctors.""",1.0,22
Evolocumab,"High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous","""After taking the 2nd shot started having back pain, pain in my knees and hands I can&#039;t take statins for the same reasons I was hoping this was the drug without the pain""",2.0,35
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""Been on sertraline for anxiety however my limbs have had a constant ache so doc changed me to mirtazapine 15mg . I took half a tablet b4 bedtime last night &amp; slept well but woke up totally zombified. ....I am a carer so can&#039;t function  feeling  like this so wont be taking anymore!""",1.0,15
Viibryd,Depression,"""I was on and off Lexapro for many years, but I always felt tired. We tried a few combinations of anti-depressants but none of them gave me the energy I wanted--even with as high as 450 mg of Wellbutrin by itself. I&#039;ve been on 20 mg of Viibryd for the past couple of weeks as well as 300 mg of Wellbutrin.  I now have the energy and desire to go to the gym, breeze through work and housework, and visit family and friends. My sex drive is slightly improved. I&#039;ve had slight digestive issues but nothing major. I hope things continue to improve. I&#039;m impressed so far. I&#039;ll give an update as to my progress in a couple of months.""",9.0,15
Mirvaso,Rosacea,"""I have mild/moderate rosacea with no bumps. My dermatologist recommended I try a new topical gel called Mirvaso and I started using it every day in January 2014. At first, everything was going awesome. Would reapply when redness/heat would start. Side effects gradually took hold. Rebound redness was 10x worse than originally. My face would randomly flush. It would burn so bad and go completely cherry red. My original problem was nowhere near that bad. Eventually, I got weeping rashy patches all over my face. The gel reduced in effectiveness to the big mess it caused. I finally weaned myself off this vicious cycle in September 2014. Had to walk around looking like a freak. Took forever to return to normal. NOT WORTH IT!""",1.0,25
Ampyra,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have SP Multiple Sclerosis and when I first tried Ampyra I thought it was a miracle medicine. I have now been on it for over 1 year and the positive effects have unfortunately diminished. I have had shoulder pains for some time and I am going off Ampyra for 1 week to see about any changes.""",5.0,63
Vilazodone,Depression,"""My doctor put me on this after nothing else worked. The only side effect I&#039;m having is I feel like I&#039;m being electrocuted in my pre-sleep stage. It is a very weird and jolting feeling bright light and the sound of someone scratching a record to a stop.  """,8.0,30
Nuvigil,Narcolepsy,"""About 6 years ago I was diagnosed with narcolepsy and sleep apnea. I started taking Provigill 100mg once per day. Then 200 mg once per day. Then my Doctor tried me on Concerta, it had a quick peak of energy but it didn&#039;t last at all; plus since it is a controlled substance it was harder to get. We had to go to the Doctor in person every month to get a prescription unlike other medicines that allowed pharmacy refills. My Doctor switched me back to Provigil 200 mg twice a day. This amount actually worked but most insurance plans only allow 1 200mg per day. After Nuvigil came out my Doctor switched me due to insurance company wanting to save money. Nuvigil 350 mg 1 per day does not work for me. I have a low 4hrs after I took it. """,6.0,8
Lubiprostone,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""I&#039;d never been regular, my whole life, it was always a problem that I was lucky if it resolved itself every 3 or 4 days, but then once I aged and my rheumatoid arthritis advanced to a debilitating degree, I had to go on opiates...oh dear. 7-8 days or even more of being bound up became the norm. It was REALLY painful! The only way I could help myself was to stop taking my pain meds and overdose on laxatives and enemas every few days.
That usually worked within 24 hrs, but it really isn&#039;t good for you.
I finally confessed to my gastroenterologist that this was going on and he prescribed me Amitiza. 
It took a week to work for me, but now I have the exact opposite problem. I&#039;m on 24 mcg 2x daily. I think maybe it needs to be just once!""",10.0,119
Ultram,Back Pain,"""I&#039;ve been on tramidol for 5 years and I have 3 crushed vertebra&#039; s and it works great when I comes to relaxing me enough to get out and do things I normally can&#039;t do without them....""",10.0,88
Flomax,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I am 62 years old and have been on the generic Flomax for about two years now.
I have noticed a big improvement in my ability to urinate and I no longer have problems starting a stream. Also, it no longer takes a long time to fully empty my bladder. (No more starting and stopping several times).
My only problem is the sexual side effect of no ejaculation when I have an orgasm it bothers me that when.Obviously, this is not normal!""",4.0,48
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""Turned me into a lifeless zombie""",2.0,24
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 19 and have been on Depo for about 1.5 years. Yes I get moody, but I have a mood disorder so it could be that. Yes I break out but its not absolutely horrible and I kind of always have had acne. I think I may have spotted a couple of times but only for a couple of days (so far). Unsure about bone density since I haven&#039;t had a test done yet. I love not having a period or having to remember to take something more often than every 3 months. I think it&#039;s important to keep on schedule with it (none of this off and on stuff). No weight gain at all on it. Definitely no lowered sex drive. Only complaint: it can be scary not getting your period. But you can always take a test. Also remember, its different for everyone.""",9.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve read through some of these reviews, and thought some were great, and others matched with me perfectly. I started Tri-Sprintec about a month and a half ago. After reading the reviews, I am going to make an appointment with my doctor to get switched to something else. Like many of the other women I have bad mood swings, am very emotional all of the time, and the way I have been mentally and emotionally lately is interfering with relationships. I used to be much happier, and before reading these reviews I was thinking I was becoming seriously depressed. I am also starting to shed a lot of hair - which I think is from stress and unhappiness. My personal experience on Tri-Sprintec was bad, but everyone&#039;s body reacts differently.""",5.0,8
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Gives me heartburn and indigestion. Also makes me nauseous. Prefer the depo shot, wish it was for more long term.""",2.0,1
Prednisone,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Good.""",10.0,25
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been on this pill for about a year now and I just cannot deal with it anymore! I used to be so happy but lately I&#039;m a different person, someone who is not nice. At first I thought just I hadn&#039;t gotten used to it yet but as more time has went on I am hateful, severely depressed, nauseated, very tired, and constantly just an unhappy person. It has effected my relationships with everyone and the next chance I get I&#039;m switching to something else. I&#039;m not saying it will do this to everyone but I know it has been awful for me. One thing it had done is what it was supposed to do, it kept me from getting pregnant.""",5.0,24
Metformin,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""I started 850mg Metformin twice per day for PCOS and at first it made me nauseated for about 1 week or so and then the nausea  stopped. I feel better now after being on it for aprox. 4 month&#039;s. I have more alertness and I&#039;m not in so much pain with my ovary like I use to be. I still have pains time to time but not daily like before. I do not get bathroom problems and I&#039;ve always been on the bigger side.""",7.0,23
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Testosterone Cypionate - Lost ability to recover from workouts, experiencing tiredness, and loss of libido in mid-40s.  Doctor tested testosterone level, which was only 180.  Began injections every 3 weeks and my outlook on life changed almost immediately.""",10.0,26
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I am on Lexapro for my anxiety and depression. I am on 10mg at first and it helps me to decrease my anxiety. Now I am on 15mg and there seems to be no effect ! I am really confuessed  now! Because the medication is making me gain weight and my heart feels weird""",5.0,11
Pantoprazole,GERD,"""I have found out how great this medicine does work for my condition, since I was out of it for about 8 days.  Every time it comes to renew my prescription, I have a hassle with my insurance company wanting to approve payment for having to take 2 40MG tablets a day.  Then, the pharmacy didn&#039;t have the amount prescribed after getting the insurance approval with the insistence of my doctor, but finally gave me a small amount yesterday until the full amount of my prescription can be met.  While without the medicine, I experienced the nausea effects in the evening/night and some minor acid-reflux issues and burning in the chest.  By the 5th day of being totally without any medicine for this, the acid-reflux/GERD issues returned full blown.""",10.0,25
Candesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Did not help blood pressure at all.  Made pulse go high-106 at one point.  Went back to Cozaar.""",1.0,26
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on new medicine Brintellix for 12 weeks now. I have Manic Disorder, so I have been on every medicine you can imagine since 8th grade. It&#039;s sad, I&#039;m 22yrs &amp; still breakdown in public. It was difficult for me at first since my depression left me motionless &amp; incapable to think or feel. I was given 10mg a day but took 20mg, I know I wasn&#039;t supposed to do without telling my Dr. (4 Day) able to move &amp; think somewhat. (6 day) move &amp; critical think. I&#039;m not saying this medicine is magic but at least I can function. Kind of in-between with no real highs or lows emotion. Notice I get serious nausea to the point of vomit on 10 day haven&#039;t gone away. I also take Prozac and Zyprexa. Don&#039;t think I&#039;ll ever be normal but as long as I&#039;m not suicidal it will get be better.""",8.0,41
Mometasone,Sinus Symptoms,"""My son experienced adverse reaction the morning after 1st dose (1 spray per nostril ) he complained of headache I thought was just because of his colds, he coughed more frequently and late in the afternoon he has low grade fever then he complained his legs ache, I relate all these with different things like another cold, too much playing , then I read the drug info thats when I had a hunch, so after second spray I observed his reaction on the first 2 hours , then the coughing happened again .I will stop the spray now and find a way to talk to the doctor tomorrow. I gave him Benadryl syrup and nebulize him with salbutamol . His usual treatment during attacks.
..""",1.0,0
Levothyroxine,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""I was 1st diagnosed w/hyperparathyroidism.The dr. said it wasn&#039;t bad to just watch it.After a couple of years it got worse-I saw another dr. &amp; he did 6 biopsy&#039;s-found that I had Papillary Cancer-following mo. I had my thyroid &amp; 2 parathyroids removed-surgeon put me on 100mcg of generic Synthroid-seemed to be doing ok until I had the RAI, twice, then everything messed up. I was still having hair loss, ears ringing, teeth getting bad, bathroom habits were never the same, cramps, affected my salivary glands permanently so I&#039;m dry all the time plus I&#039;ve put on 25 lbs. I eat, I don&#039;t eat, it doesn&#039;t matter, the weight will not come off.The Endo dr. changed my dosage to 112mcg &amp; I seemed to be doing better.I am back to 100mcg w/previous symptoms.""",7.0,12
Augmentin,Otitis Media,"""My 17 month old son gets many ear infections.  After 8 days on this one he had an allergic reaction.  The doctors in ER told us he is allergic to Penicillin.  Also, his ear infection didn&#039;t clear-up with this antibiotic.  Maybe others will have better luck.""",1.0,11
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""On my second dose of taking this ...Worst experience ever ...I feel my whole body is swelling and numbness all over my body ...I&#039;m so dizzy I can&#039;t stand up,diarrhea too...was rushed  to the ER because of this medicine .and they just told me to drink water to flush it out .After  8 hours I feel better I won&#039;t take this medicine again...""",1.0,8
Sertraline,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""for a long time I&#039;ve struggled with OCD, trichotillomania, depression, anxiety, and adhd. now I take vyvance for adhd but for the rest I take Zoloft and I take 150mg everyday. btw I&#039;m a 15 year old female. it&#039;s really helped with the anxiety and depression and my trichotillomania has gotten better with the use of the drug lamictal at night which is a mood stabilizer(50mg)""",9.0,21
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""I was on Seasonique for a 3-month cycle. During that period of time, I gained about 15 pounds, experienced horrible irritability, and I bled so much I was practically on my period for 3 months. Everyone has different experiences with birth control, but mine was really terrible with this particular medication.""",4.0,4
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""I had a migraine for 7 days. When I finally couldn&#039;t take the pain anymore, I went to my doctor and was prescribed this medication. Within 20 minutes my migraine was gone. Its heaven sent. You have to take it as soon as you feel a migraine coming on. Also it makes me very sleepy. But almost all medications do that to me. If you haven&#039;t taken it ...get it. It will solve your migraine problems.""",10.0,24
Trintellix,Depression,"""I went to the doctor about the itching and turns out I had a severe allergic reaction to Brintellix. 103 temp, so I have to wait a week to get the meds out of my system.""",1.0,29
Lexapro,Bipolar Disorde,"""I liked this medication for a while and then it seemed to increase my anxiety rather than reduce it. I even tried going up in dosage with no effect.""",5.0,13
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety and panic attacks a few months ago and this medication has totally changed my life. I used to be in a near constant state of anxiety and panic, it got to the point that I was having frequent crippling panic attacks. I was prescribed prozac for anxiety and hydroxyzine for panic attacks. The prozac works so well the panic attacks were gone in a week, and I think I have only used the hydroxyzine a few times (it doesn&#039;t really work) I would like another medication for panic attacks (even though I rarely have them, I&#039;d like to have it just in case) however prozac has been absolutely wonderful for anxiety.""",9.0,50
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I was given this for anxiety and wasn&#039;t able to take it longer than week. I had weird dizzy spells after taking a low dose and after about a week the muscles in my face were spasming. This was the first time trying to help my anxiety with medications.""",1.0,4
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Only reason why the Mirena gets a star is because I didn&#039;t get pregnant. Extreme pain on implantation, and I have a high pain tolerance. I experienced extreme dizziness, headaches, mood swings to the point of breaking down once a month, cystic acne, headaches, and extreme bleeding. Constant cervical irritation and bloating with no sex drive. Would never recommend it, even though it did its job. I was convinced it was misplaced based on the horrible constant symptoms. When I went to have it removed the nurse acted as if my symptoms were crazy, she had never heard such a thing and my IUD was placed &quot;beautifully&quot; and tried to convince me to keep it. I could have killed her. Final got it removed and back I&#039;m back to being a healthy 28yo.""",1.0,14
Xolair,Urticaria,"""I have been living with chronic debilitating hives with angioedema for over 30 years!  After my first injection of Xolair I have been almost virtually free of hives for 1 yr and 1 month!  I got a few hives once and got another injection and they were gone.  It has changed my life completley!  No weight gain.  Just a bit more tired than I use to be but that is fine with me.  I can bike and do 1000 more things than I could ever do with hives.  The pain was ungodly and I don&#039;t know how I lived that way and hope I never have to again,""",10.0,65
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Menstrual Disorders,"""I&#039;m a teenager with a family history of endometriosis, and has had severe problems with my menstrual cycle. I have gone through many birth controls to find Yaz being the best at controlling all of my symptoms, as well as being an effective birth control. I have been on Yaz for two years, and just this summer, I was switched to Gianvi. My body is very touchy and picky about pills and did not react to Gianvi well, even though it was a switch that shouldn&#039;t have made a difference. It did not control my previous menstrual symptoms. I found out I had gotten pregnant, even with other contraceptives, and just went through a horrible miscarriage. If any other women out there have problems, I would recommend switching back to Yaz just from experience""",1.0,10
Lyza,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Lyza for almost year now and I&#039;ve had the usual irregular spotting throughout the months! I used to be on Ortho Micronor and I had the same experience. The only difference I&#039;ve noticed is that the irregular bleeding went from one whole month of spotting to every other week! Has anyone else experience this? Also, has anyone gotten depressed from this? I&#039;ve been taking it for 11 months and up until last month it had no affect on my mood. But suddenly, I&#039;ve been feeling pretty down and I&#039;m wondering if birth control could be a suspect...""",7.0,8
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I found Suboxone to be a miracle. It saved my life. Finally someone figured it out. Thank You.""",10.0,7
Effexor XR,Depression,"""One of the best responses I have had to any anti-depressant medication. At 150mg and I have suffered with depression for over 20 years. Within a week I noticed a drastic improvement in my mood. Has far surpassed Prozac, Lexapro and Cymbalta. Definitely recommend trying to someone suffered from depression, MDD, etc.""",10.0,65
Denavir,Cold Sores,"""I have been getting several cold sores a year and I am not lucky enough to feel that first tingle. I wake up with a full blown blister! I&#039;ve tried Abreva and several over the counter remedies with no luck. I finally asked my Dr for something stronger and they prescribed Valtrex. I had no luck with that either.
I woke up on a Monday with a huge cold sore blister and took my Valtrex as prescribed with no luck. I saw my Dr again and asked for Denavir because I saw great reviews online. I applied it on Thursday to a very huge, and disgusting, blister every 2 hours as directed and by Sunday the cold sore was gone!! Normally it takes me almost 2 full weeks to get rid of one. This is truly my miracle product! However, it is ridiculously expansive.""",10.0,5
Strattera,ADHD,"""I have been in treatment for ADD for 15 years. As a result I have tried and used several of the standard drugs used for treatment including Adderall, Ritalin, Dexadrine, and Wellbutrin.  About 3 years ago I began using Strattera. I was made aware that the medicine did not affect the dopamine levels but should still help prolong my attention time. Since then I have found this to be true. However, the difficulty is since the impact it is seemingly subtle. It&#039;s very difficult to gauge the effectiveness and to determine the proper dosage.  After 2 years, my doctor and I are still tweeking this aspect.  Overall, Strattera has worked to allow me to still have something for my family left after a long day work.""",7.0,36
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""Does not help dry eye - which is severe. Restasis did not either - but did not hurt as much on application.  Vial very hard for old hands to  squeeze so have to hold it with opening facing down and give quick jerk to get a drop out and often a drop gets wasted. You are way too stingy with amount of medicine inside vial and should use better quality plastic.
I hoped so much that this xidra would help, have given it many chances when eyes extra bad, no improvement noticed.  Probably will not  try  again - was given first month free.
Thankyou. Delivery needs to be made user friendly.""",2.0,31
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""have had many colonoscopies. moviprep doesn&#039;t work well enough on me, previous 4 litre stuff worked very well. Repeating scope 8 months later. Moviprep AGAIN, doctor suggesting 2 extra days of liquid diet...blech!""",1.0,4
Efinaconazole,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""This is an ungodly expensive worthless medicine ( $2,000 a month) which gave me head splitting headaches (never had any before using this terrible drug)- As soon as I stopped it, the head pain went away-- I suspect my podiatrist is getting kickbacks.  He couldn&#039;t wait to get me on this junk &amp; they even immediately mailed it to my house with no co pay... It has a dismally low l cure rate &amp; I cannot understand why this nasty ineffective drug got FDA approval--""",1.0,12
Anafranil,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I have been taking Anafranil 100mg for a year now and it has changed my life. I have battled with OCD, severe anxiety, panic disorders and intrusive thoughts since I was young. While trying different drugs finally at the age of 40 one drug works for me and this is it. I still have the &quot;thoughts&quot; but instead of obsessing over them they pass by like moving cars. 
The side effects are bothersome dealing with constipation, bloating, sweating, insomnia, twitches. I don&#039;t believe I can ever function without this medication and instead maybe lower my dosage to see if it reduces the side effects.""",8.0,34
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Well of course the condom broke inside of me. The last thing I needed to be was pregnant. I read the reviews on the pill and realized that there was a &quot;weigh limit&quot;, well I am well over 176 lbs, and luckily it worked for me. I didn&#039;t have any side affects, although it took a while for my period to come on but I&#039;m sure that was just because of stress.""",9.0,20
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""This drug is going on my &quot;Do Not Prescribe&quot; list.  After a day and a half on it, the fatigue was so bad I could barely function.  No one claimed to know anything about this side effect, but when I looked it up I kept seeing it happening to users again and again.  It helped my UTI, but I couldn&#039;t get off the couch.  I phoned my doctor and was switched to Cipro.  After skipping my evening dose of Macrobid and taking Cipro instead, I felt almost normal the next day.  Be very, very cautious about using this drug.""",1.0,28
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""I love how this medicine cleans me out. But you must know you need to be near a restroom because it works fast. I go everyday now and no heartburn anymore or bloating. Love this medicine.""",10.0,90
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Hey ya&#039;ll! I wanted to share my experience since I looked at these religiously prior to going. I got Skyla yesterday around 2 o&#039;clock. I took 800 mg of ibuprofen around 1:15, prior to my appointment. When I went in the entire experience was an absolute breeze. She walked in, told me the risks, set up, and inserted Skyla, all within 7 minutes. I felt a slight period type cramp when she used the sound to measure my uterus, and then a another cramp when she inserted Skyla. The cramp on both occasions did not last longer than thirty seconds. I felt absolutely fine after and even went out to dinner and to a professional baseball game! Everyone is different but don&#039;t worry too much - you&#039;ll do great!""",10.0,11
Sertraline,Depression,"""I took Zoloft for a few months for depression. I did notice a slight improvement in my mood, but stopped taking it due to side effects. I felt tired most of the time and lost any sexual interest. These side effects disappeared after a week off Zoloft.""",4.0,6
Glatiramer,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have been on Copaxone for almost 10 years. I am very pleased with the results. Its the only medicine I have been on so I can tell you it works for me.  Like some of the other reviews I have had a few issues but nothing I can&#039;t  handle. One episode was after the shot, I had heart palpitations worse then usual. Only lasted a minute or two but felt like 20, soon after vomiting and headache.. slept it off and fine after. In all the years taking Copaxone the heart palpitations happened maybe 6-7 times. So I&#039;m not going to complain. I grew up with an uncle that battled progress stage of Multiple Sclerosis. I wish Copaxone was around before his got to that stage.  Thanks shared solutions for making my life easier.""",10.0,63
Levaquin,Pneumonia,"""Levaquin seems to be the only antibiotic that actually helped clear up my lungs...it is just very unfortunate that it has such awful side effects. I contracted a yeast infection after 2 days. The medication made me an absolute insomniac! There was no way to sleep, which made things worse. I am willing to deal with these side effects to get better, but it&#039;s certainly not for those who don&#039;t want to deal with possibly getting worse before they get better. I am 23.""",7.0,22
Duloxetine,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I have been taking the drug for just a little over 3 weeks , I want a life membership for this Drug , I hardly have any pain , I can feel my feet and feel great on it , I am one of the lucky ones after reading many posts , i Have had nerve pain for almost 3 years and it has been brutal , I have tied amtatriplean , and lyrica ,  both did not wok , feeling way better""",10.0,35
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Have been losartan for a couple of months not good. Blood pressure went  up  and terrible side effects.  I received meds from vet administration.  They  seem to want to keep you medicated all the time. I have,stopped taking it. I am waiting on an appt,with a civilian doc who will listen to me about these side effects and give me,something my body can tolerate.""",1.0,33
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""So I began on August 23 at 253lb  now August 26 I&#039;m 246lb! Not hungry just dry mouth and I haven&#039;t  exercised at all but will begin tomorrow just walk and swimming""",9.0,10
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been on the NuvaRing for a little over 3 months (because my doctor made me see if it would get better although I tried to change to something else less than a month in). I have gained 15 pounds, lost my sex drive, and have been extremely Moody and unable to feel like myself. However I would have to say the worst side effect is the Breast tenderness. I have been on many different birth controls and this one has more unpleasant side effects than any other birth control.""",2.0,8
Hydroxychloroquine,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""I was diagnosed with SLE lupus in 2011,  my lupus is mild and has remained mild.  My only ailments are inflammation of my joints, mainly my right hand fingers and my left foot baby toe.  I have been taking the Hydroxychloroquine 200mg Tab twice a day.  I have not found any change to my pain from taking this drug.  I was given pain meds for the inflammation that helps after two weeks of taking them.  I noticed my hair breaking off the past 3 yrs after taking the drug, prior to taking it my hair was growing very well and doing good.  I went to a dermatologist who said my scalp was healthy and gave me shampoo for the itchy scalp and desoximetasone ointment usp 0.05%.  Could this low dose of Hydroxychloroquine cause my hair loss?""",3.0,6
Amitiza,"Constipation, Chronic","""I was in the hospital for a week in January with colitis.  Was prescribed Amitiza when I was released, 2 capsules per day of 240mcg.  I started taking the med. and after 3 days I was having very lose bowel movements 4 or 5 times a day.  I had also been told to go on the Mediterranean diet.  I only had nausea the first couple of days.  I finally learned to take the med. only once  a day and did so for a week.  I started skipping the med for 1 day and then 2 days.  I started having regular bowel movements every morning so (with the Dr.&#039;s approval) I only take the medicine as needed. If you follow the directions VERY CAREFULLY some of the symptoms will go away,  I am a 79 year old extremely active man.""",8.0,35
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""While I love how dependable the Implanon is and it is painless and thoughtless, every woman&#039;s body is different. I had my period for 2 weeks every month and then I would spot for 2 weeks and then have maybe a week without bleeding and then it would start again. You have to weigh what is the most important to you and if not having to worry about taking a pill or inserting a birth control method inside your every month is what matters to you then honestly this is the way to go. I had no weight gain and no mood swings. """,8.0,0
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Birth Control,"""I  have PCOS and worked for years on diet and exercise to regulate my period. But never was able to get to regular to where I could predict it. For about nine months prior I was taking metformin to help and I lost about 16 pounds with it. So My gyn recommended taking birth control to help regulate my cycle.  My period became regular to between 22-24 day cycle.  However I had intense bloating and crazy food cravings, that I have never had before.  My mood swings changed to the point where some months I would be really depressed and down.  Around the 3 or 4 month of being on the pill I started having severe break through bleeding that lasted between cycles and eventually did go away. Once that stopped I was experiencing severe indigestion.""",4.0,13
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""I have been dignosed with Hypothyroidism since 2010, my weight has never changed. I&#039;ve been taking this medicine and no difference in 5 years. I spoke with my doctor and she tells me to continue to take it and referred me to a lady to do the HCG which cost too much money for me to do. Instead of her looking more into my condition and trying another medication. I have scheduled an appointment with another doctor to get help.""",1.0,11
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I rated this a 4 because it has been in my arm since December 17th, 2012, and just a few months it finally comes out. I have had nothing but trouble with this thing. My first period on it was 3 months long. 3 MONTHS LONG! I was told that my periods would be lighter, and less time, as a week was my normal. Oh no. Not anymore. When it comes its at LEAST 2 weeks. These past 2 months have been horrendous. I was on 3 weeks, with super bad cramps, off ONE WEEK and its been 2 weeks on again and the cramps are horrifying. I was told several times to let my body adjust, its normal... Its been 2 and a half years, and I&#039;m not dubbing this &#039;normal&#039;. This thing cannot come out soon enough. It worked on the not getting pregnant part.""",4.0,3
Orsythia,Birth Control,"""My experience was horrible. I had to stop because all the side effects became too much for me and it was affecting my every day work. As soon as I started taking this, I began getting headaches, nausea, dizziness and my skin completely broke out. I have had good skin my whole life and my face completely broke out. Also, my hair started falling out uncontrollably. I was afraid to even run my hand through my hair. I stopped taking this when these side effects became unbearable and my lips even broke out. I began getting a lip rash and getting bumps all over my lips. The doctor said it was one of the side effects, in addition to my face breaking out. I was also crying all the time and overly emotional. The side effects were too much to handle""",2.0,5
Ziprasidone,Tourette's Syndrome,"""I find that I like Geodon.  I take it with Depakote and these drugs have helped my Tourette&#039;s  Syndrome and some depression.  I have taken other medications that did not do as well.""",9.0,17
Tapentadol,Pain,"""I had 17 surgeries on hands,arms,elbows,and shoulders,11 on the right side the rest on left side, I have very chronic pain nerve damage on both hands elbows,arms and shoulders, I take 1 nucynta and 2 Roxicodone every 6 hour,the pain is about a 10 real bad and when I take this meds goes down to around 5 or 6,it helps a lot, I would recommend this, I&#039;m disable it help me to function wish it would help more but doesn&#039;t have to much side effects, I&#039;ve been taking them for a few years you get some nausea but take sofran for that, what I don&#039;t like is the government trying to tell us to cut down, I take 4 nucyntas and 6 Roxicodone a day,thats the most I can cut down to,because of my chronic pain,the people that are hurt are the ones that suffer.""",5.0,68
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Hello everyone, I got my explanon on 7/27/15. Almost a year. I thought it be amazing to get. But now I&#039;m getting g this thing removed. I have really bad mood swings. This thing has made me gain weight. I haven&#039;t really changed my diet. I feel like this thing makes you go insane. Your like bi polar on it, but your not. I can&#039;t even. Stand myself. I&#039;m making my husband upset the way I act. This explanon is not something anyone show up In there body. It put to much hormones in your body. That&#039;s why it causes emotional imbalance.""",1.0,3
Aciphex,GERD,"""I have had GERD and GERD like issues since the age of 12.  I have been put on every medication available on the market only to have them stop working after a few short years.  Finally, about 10-15 years ago I started taking Aciphex - no side effects, no resistance... no problems at all.  My one and ONLY issue is the cost.  I have tried every generic and over the counter (supposedly) &quot;equivalent&quot; with no success.  """,9.0,35
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""The taste gets worse as you go. Make sure to plug your nose for best results. It started working within 5 minutes. I was on and off the toilet for 4 hours and was bleeding from wiping so much :/ the following morning I got up at 3 am for my next dose, I couldn&#039;t finish the tail end of the liquid. By that time, everything should be yellowish or clear. My procedure was at 1:30 and went easy! The hardest part is prep. I lost 6 lb over night after using suprep!""",10.0,9
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""For some reason this is the only pain killer I can tolerate. I have been prescribed different types of medicines and they are either to strong or don&#039;t work. The only problem I have is when you tell the doctor this they act like you are a addict, which I am not. I am just telling them what works for me so I don&#039;t waste my money on a script that doesn&#039;t work. Doctor&#039;s can&#039;t figure out why I have chronic pain.""",10.0,58
Prazosin,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""This actually elevated my blood pressure dramatically and induced tachycardia and also gave me terrible headaches and nasal congestion.  *Same as another user above.  How odd.""",1.0,21
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Cipro works well for me without incurring any noticeable negative side effects. Strangely though, I get many of the terrible side effects described by some here when taking levofloxacin - the insomnia, the crippling panic attacks, etc. It just goes to show, I suppose, how differently these meds affect different individuals.""",8.0,51
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""I have been taking this medicine for 1.5 years, and it has been a life changer. I have generalized anxiety and fibromyalgia, both of which affected my daily life. I began noticing mood changes immediately, and the pain subsided within a month or so. I am myself again, relaxed, level headed, and able to cope with everyday stress. The only side effect I have experienced was extreme night sweats. This has subsided, as most of Cymbalta&#039;s side effects do. I ask if you are questioning whether or not to stay on the Cymbalta or to wait it out, because the side effects fade and the positive effects increase.""",9.0,43
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I promised myself I would write a review after this whole ordeal was over so, here it goes. I had unprotected sex on day 12 of my cycle. Upon realizing this, I rushed to the pharmacy to purchase Plan B as I am not on any birth control. I didn&#039;t experience any side effects until day four when the extreme nausea, sore breasts and cramping began. Ten days after taking the pill, I had what may or may not have been an extremely light period that lasted about a week. I still was experiencing all of the side effects, and at this point I was certain the bleeding was from implantation. I also developed extreme mood swings, and was convinced I was pregnant even though I had multiple negative pregnancy tests. Bottom line, it worked but made me insane!""",10.0,15
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had the Nexplanon since Dec. 27, 2016 
I got my first period at the end of January and it lasted about a month and a half. In March of 2017 I didn&#039;t bleed for close to three weeks and then started bleeding again March 28th and have been bleeding every since. I have gained about 13 lbs so far since getting the birth control. Although for now the weight gain isn&#039;t a deal breaker for me but the bleeding is..  I am trying to be very patient to see how my body adjusts to the implant. It has been three months so far and I have my fingers crossed that my cycle will go away for awhile.""",6.0,0
Fluticasone / salmeterol,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I am a 47 year old woman and for the last few weeks have suffered asthma-like symptoms, common when I have a cold. The doctor prescribed this as I wasn&#039;t getting better only using the inhaler. I took first dose at night, the next this morning and I have had diarrhea all day. Apparently stomach problems can be a side effect. While I know some medications have side effects when first starting, this is not tolerable. I will not continue and will see an allergist for possible other solutions. I am sure it is the advair.""",1.0,3
Fastin,Weight Loss,"""Today is March 26, 2016. Today was my first day taking fastin, I was scared out of my wits when I first tried one this morning before breakfast, I waited for all the bad adverse effects that I had been hearing about, but nothing bad happened even after my second afternoon dose. It made me kind of sleepy for the first hour or so, then my energy kicked into overdrive! No side effects what-so-ever, unless not eating is a side effect. I can&#039;t wait until in the morning for day number two! I&#039;ll keep you guys posted...keep in mind I kept clear of all caffeine, because these things are loaded with caffeine as is. I didn&#039;t get a chance to weigh in yet, so I&#039;ll update you on my weight also.""",10.0,65
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This birth control is okay. It was my first experience with taking the pill. The first month I had really bad nausea, but then it just went away. It also caused me to get frequent migraines. I&#039;ve always been a migraine sufferer but there were more days with migraines than there were without. It helped a lot with my acne, it went from breaking out everyday to maybe once or twice every two weeks or so. It helped with the length and heaviness of my period and cramps weren&#039;t nearly as bad as they had once been. Unfortunately, I started getting two periods a month so my doctor changed my prescription.""",6.0,4
Depakote,Bipolar Disorde,"""Depakote made some gain weight? It made me lose about 15 pounds all fat and I got chiseled abs I haven&#039;t had since 18. I stopped all substance intake including caffeine. 

""",7.0,32
Risperidone,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""I was prescribed the medication after my gastric bypass surgery for psychotic episodes. I take it at bedtime. It has truly changed my life. If I miss one dose it is very noticeable. The only side effect is a weight gain of about 6 pounds every four months. But is definitely worth it.""",10.0,21
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I had terrible acne this summer. But now I take Monodox twice a day as soon as I wake up then I take the second pill after I workout in the evening. It has never made me nauseous as it has others. And I get nauseous from vitamins. So I&#039;m shocked that Monodox doesn&#039;t make me sick. The only side effect I experience is more frequent trips to the bathroom. My skin is currently pimple free...now to just conquer the acne scars!""",10.0,21
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""This medicine works miracles when I need it.""",10.0,65
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""When I got Nexplanon I bled for 6 months straight, however, my period was light and manageable (I was very active in sports). My doctor prescribed an oral birth control to help regulate my flow and I took it for three weeks. I didn&#039;t get my period for the next 18ish months. The last year of my BC came with very irregular spotting and occasional periods. With Nexplanon, I noticed my mood was pretty sensitive when I was bleeding. I did not experience any weight gain. Overall, I have loved this birth control. My husband and I have used this as our SOLE method of protection and are confident with it.""",10.0,1
Prednisone,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis eight years ago and have been on many concoctions of pills since. When I got really bad flares that rendered me disabled I was treated with prednisone. For me this has been a miracle. I have had it injected into affected joints and also general injections. When direct into joints, the relief is almost instant, I could walk, move my hands like a miracle. When injected generally, it took three or four separate injections over 3-4 days before any improvement but it worked every time. I have to say, I don&#039;t know what I would have done over the years without prednisone. The side effects I suffered where weight gain and insomnia but these where better than being in agony and disabled.""",10.0,111
Pregabalin,Neuralgia,"""My taking Lyrica was in combo with Tegretol and a few others.  It made my finger ends and toe ends  tingly and numb at times. It did help my Face Pain a bit. But then the skin on my finger ends split constantly and then the inside of my mouth began to peel constantly as well.   Ugh!     I had to go off of it as it simply was not helping my situation of Face Pain, however, I can see where it MAY work for diabetic or MS pain of toes and fingers.""",5.0,28
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I have been taking Chantix for 4 days now and it works great for quitting smoking, but the side effects are harsh. I get so sick on it and also I get so angry for no reason. I am yelling at everyone.  I have also been having problems with the depression.  If you have any of these problems then you should see your doctor.""",5.0,6
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Well I have been on Adderall for about 5 months 20mg daily. I wish I would have taken it sooner though. I am a single mom of twin 5 year olds and I noticed that I needed this birth control. I couldn&#039;t even get out of bed, focus, complete and daily normal function, daydream, etc. I finally realized it was needed after my mother had her heart attack and I could not focus not even at work. I went to my doctors and he put me on this and I feel great 95% of the time. Weight loss great! I recommend this to anyone that needs something to really save them from spiraling down and not being able to be &quot;Normal&quot; Great!""",9.0,16
Saxenda,Weight Loss,"""My co worker and I started Saxenda 1 week ago . My first initial weight at weigh In was 252lb and I&#039;m 5&#039;6&quot; . My weight  a week later is 247.8 lb. The only side effect my co worker and I are experiencing is nausea that doesn&#039;t last very long .""",10.0,8
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had this birth control in for 2 years and have had it removed. The only benefit was the fact that I didn&#039;t have to take the pill every day. I spotted all the time on this and got really random heavy periods. The side effects were unbearable (they creep up on you)! I didn&#039;t notice any major problems at first, but by year two I thought there was something medically wrong with me (I have been seeing a specialist, my normal Dr. couldn&#039;t figure out what was wrong with me) I had really emotional PMS, the sharpest worst cramps (I could feel the Mirena poking me for the inside) and no sex drive at all. I had difficulty focusing, was tired ALL the time, super sore body and I gained 27 pounds with no major lifestyle changes. Insertion and removal HURT!""",1.0,43
Keflex,Bacterial Infection,"""I had an abscess on my upper gum resulting from terrible dentist work. I had also been prescribed amoxicillin 500mg, however after a week of taking amoxicillin the pain/swelling did not go away it got noticeably worse. However after taking my first full dose of Keflex swelling reduced and gradually faded out by the time my dosage was complete. Would highly recommend Keflex.""",10.0,80
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""My doctor put me on Remeron trying to ween me off of Xanax and it was a horrible alternative. It gave me one of the worst panic attacks I&#039;ve ever had. Once I eventually fell asleep, waking up the next morning was quite difficult as it felt like I was hit with a train.""",2.0,40
Promethazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Phenergan has been a life saver. I am a little over 5 months pregnant and have not been able to enjoy a meal for at least the last 3-4 months.  I went to the doctor and she tried me on phenergan and it has truly been a blessing.  I can eat and not be scared that I&#039;ll vomit. It does make me a sleepy if I take the entire pill, but if I just take half I can eat at work, during the day. At home I take the whole thing and sleep like a baby.  My only negative is there is really no information about how it affects an unborn child.  A couple of my friends have taken it and they have healthy happy kids. I&#039;ll be praying for the same result.""",9.0,39
Clarithromycin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""I was taking Doxycycline but was switched to Clarithromycin since it&#039;s summer and can&#039;t be in the sun with Doxy. Clarithromycin doesn&#039;t seem as strong as the Doxy for me at 500 mg 2x day, to get peak results. I too get a metal taste in mouth when taking this. I experience some fatigue, but I&#039;m not sure if it is from the meds not being as strong as Doxy. Some people have mentioned stomach aches etc. like the person taking it for H-Pylori. That experience is die off of bacteria which causes the stomach aches etc. called herxing. The bacteria release toxins into our body after they are killed, and that is what causes the awful feeling. It is actually a good thing that doesn&#039;t last more than 2 hrs or so. Killing the bacteria is the goal.""",8.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I used to get cramps so terribly painful that at 24 years old, I was begging my doctors to approve a hysterectomy. This had been an ongoing issue for me. I finally got the Mirena as recommended by a friend and I don&#039;t get my period anymore. Only downside is that on rare occasions, I do experience cramping after heavy exercise. I didn&#039;t gain weight and no negative side effects to report on really. I would recommend this to every woman.""",9.0,58
Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""54 yr, peri-menopause experiencing bleeding for 6 weeks.  Was given 10 days 10mg provera.  Never stopped bleeding, now it&#039;s Day 10.  Now bloated, gained weight, ovaries have twinges of pain, menstrual cramps..""",1.0,6
Doxepin,Insomnia,"""I take about 10 milligrams of Doxaprin about four nights a week. I&#039;ve been doing this for about 8 months now .I don&#039;t have trouble falling asleep I have trouble staying asleep and Doxaprin keeps me asleep. I now sleep like a baby on this 4 nights. I don&#039;t really build a tolerance up to it like I did with xanax. I find virtually no side effects other than I don&#039;t want to get out of bed in the morning but a cup of coffee solves that. Unless there is some long term side effects I don&#039;t know about I can&#039;t say anything negative about this substance good luck.""",8.0,29
Zyban,Smoking Cessation,"""i took zyban 5 yrs ago after less then 2 weeks cigs tasted like sh//////t then went for 5 weeks without the ever touching a gig then the misses left me so i started again i was smoking so heavy that now i find it hard to breath 
i did try champix bit it did nothing for me no urge to stop what so ever im now back on zyban and as i aint got a missus thats less stress for me to worry about
im only on day 4 now it took about 10 days last time b4 i hated the taste of a cig and was butting them out half way through so im guessing 14 days that is my quit time hopefully they will like sh////t b4 then i need to give up so bad 
my lung has collapsed 3 times still smoking at 60 
as for side effects i had none""",10.0,19
Relafen,Osteoarthritis,"""My arthritis was pretty much under control using naprosyn, but it started making my stomach bleed so I had to discontinue using it. I was in pain all the time and couldn&#039;t participate in my hobby of folk dancing and even had to use a cane increasingly. After about a year of this I began taking Relafen and it relieved my pain dramatically. It&#039;s still not as good as the naprosyn but it is a lot easier on my stomach.""",8.0,106
Zelnorm,"Constipation, Chronic","""It was the only thing that actually improved my chronic constipation and bloating and since it&#039;s gone of the market I haven&#039;t found anything too close to the results I experienced with Zelnorm.""",9.0,10
Accutane,Acne,"""Accutane saved my life. Although the dryness was sometimes hard to cope with, I highly recommend accutane to those of you who have literally tried everything and nothing seemed to work. I had bad acne, and I tried every face wash, cream.... you name it... and it did not work. Until I found accutane and asked my doctor if I could try it, I was miserable. Having a clear face made me have so much more confidence. I really do owe accutane everything. Thank you so much for making my life better.""",10.0,36
Xulane,Birth Control,"""After being on the depo shit for a year, I absolutely hated it! Gained 30 pounds in a year, bled for 6 months straight, mood swings, pain durning sex, and no sex drive. So far I love the Xulane patch . I&#039;ve only been on it for about 3 weeks, but the only side affect I&#039;ve gotten was breast sensitive. Only thing I dislike is sometimes i feel as if the patch will fall off.""",10.0,7
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Love it! Was prescribed 4x20mg to assist my member who had become noticeably disinterested in sex. Doctor suggested I initially take a half a tablet to monitor its affects. I&#039;ve tried Levitra before but it caused serious facial flushing, stuffy nose, nausea and a feeling of unwellness for a couple of days.
The first day on which I tried a half a 20mg Cialis tablet very little happened. The most important thing to me was that it didn&#039;t make me feel unwell. The following morning I woke with a rock hard erection. I took the second half of the tablet later in the day and that night had a full hour of sex with my wife. In the end she was begging me to ejaculate as she was getting sore. It was a case of zero to hero! :)))""",10.0,60
Meridia,Obesity,"""I am so thankful my doctor prescribed me Meridia. After giving birth at 37 years old I packed on 65 extra pounds that even with diet and exercise would not come back off. I am happy to say I have lost 60 lbs with Meridia. As for the debate on whether it is safe falls on your doctor. Obviously if you have heart conditions already you should not take this product. Your doctor should know if your able to take this medication. I am no longer on Meridia and haven&#039;t gained any weight back either. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I feel so much healthier now.""",10.0,37
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I have had Mirena for a little over a year now, got it about 8 weeks after my daughter was born. Since I was already prone to Ovarian Cysts and it&#039;s a possible side effect, they are worse now. I used to have a very high libido and now I could care less. Honestly I can&#039;t even get in the mood.  I have no interest what-so-ever in sex. It seems as though I am still as moody as I was when I was pregnant. Lately I have been getting sick frequently not sure if there is any relation. BUT besides that I LOVE my Mirena, can they just make a low estrogen one? That would be GREAT!""",8.0,0
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""In my experience, it&#039;s an effective product with a lot of drawbacks. I have a more frequent period, sometimes it lasts for months or sometimes it&#039;s a few days every two weeks. Also, you can feel twinges of pain at the implant site when menstruating which I hate. It&#039;s an effective method of birth control, but I don&#039;t know how many more periods I can handle.""",10.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 20 years old and have been on Tri-Sprintec for 6 days. This is my first contraceptive pill and will not be staying with it. I normally do not have mood swings, even around my period, but within the first few days of taking Tri-Sprintec I had to call my doctor and switch pills. I felt absolutely crazy and ended up skipping classes because I was crying to badly to attend. It also gave me a couple of terrible headaches, which could have been an allergic reaction. Whatever it was, I will not be taking this any longer.""",2.0,2
Voltaren,Pain,"""I have osteoarthritis in both knees and will being getting knee replacement next month. This stuff is wonderful. I wish I had found it years ago. I am referring to the topical cream. I rub it in well twice day and oh, what a difference. You must be consistent with it and the relief will grow on you.""",9.0,7
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""I went to sleep a little more tired than usual, next morning my throat was sore, body ached, head was pounding and I could slowly feel it working it&#039;s way into my chest. I went right to the doctor cause I could feel that it was more than just a cold. He prescribed tamiflu and azithromiacin after taking my temperature at 102.3. It&#039;s been 2 days so far and I&#039;m feeling 70% and the flu never had the chance to continue into my chest cause the tamiflu stopped it from spreading further. Would definitely use again!!""",10.0,3
Estradiol,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I am 54 years old; I have been using Fem-ring for more than two years. Prescribed 0.5 mg; changed ring every three months. This past month, I developed intermittent abdominal, low back, and side pain with occasional vaginal discharge; escalated into chronic abdominal pain with fever, chills, nausea, and skin rash, with constant discharge. I removed and discarded the Femring. Pain, fever, and chills quickly subsided; discharge decreased. White blood cell count had escalated. Apparently, my body was rejecting the ring as it was trying to embed itself. My gynecologist has prescribed an antibiotic suppository treatment for infection. It has been four days since I removed the ring; I have been on the antibiotic for only one night, and have not experienced the low back, side, and abdominal pain as before removing it.""",8.0,27
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""Well, I&#039;m sitting here in the ER after having increased my Zoloft dosage. It was absolutely horrific! I think I am very sensitive to medications. When I was on 25mg for the first 3 days, everything went well. When I increased to 50mg, as directed, I had every side effect for Serotonin Syndrome imaginable. Now I don know if I should discontinue or go back to the lower M.g.&#039;s.""",6.0,28
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I was on this pill for three years before me and my hubby decided to have a baby! I loved it though it was given to me for severe cramping and heavy periods and and never felt sick on it and it lowered my period to 3 days and low periods! It was amazing sometimes my period wouldn&#039;t even come because I was skipping the brown ones and going straight to a new pack my cramping was gone and if I ever did get it was very mild better than how I used to get them! I love this birth control!""",10.0,6
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I was nervous about this drug - scared I&#039;d turn psychotic. I haven&#039;t yet! I&#039;m in my 6th week, been a non-smoker for 4 of them. I take it after eating &amp; with a big glass of water, that cuts down the nausea. Vivid dreams at first, no nightmares. I wake up in the night to pee, without fail, &amp; that is only since the Chantix. I&#039;m sleepy &amp; kinda cranky...kinda very cranky sometimes!! But I can breathe &amp; laugh without coughing. I don&#039;t start my day hacking my lungs up, it was going to kill me. I&#039;m ready to start tapering, I&#039;m going to 1/2 pill 2x day for a week then I&#039;ll drop to once a day &amp; then, hallelujah, my body will be my own again!""",9.0,19
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""It really works for my anxiety.""",10.0,41
Scopolamine,Motion Sickness,"""I have severe motion sickness with nausea and vomiting...room spinning....vertigo. ..i put the patch on 4hours before my flight and cruise works excellent for me without the drowsiness, blurred vision and dry mouth. ..
It works different on different people
But you wont know til you try it""",10.0,12
Copper,Birth Control,"""I have had the Paragard IUD for 3 years. Insertion was easy and painless. I got the Iud 3 months after giving birth to my second baby. I have not gotten pregnant on it. I have liked that it is hormone free. I never have to worry about taking a pill at a specific time. I have not had any weight gain or anything. However, the cramps are a little rough. They&#039;re bearable though.  I cramp bad during ovulation and period. I do get more yeast infections.  In fact at least once every 3 months. Vaginal itching. All of these are something I can deal with to not be pregnant again. It has been an effective form of birth control. I would recommend it!""",8.0,3
Sprintec,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I hate this pill! It doesn&#039;t work and I wish I never took his pill! I was on this pill several years ago(7) after I had second child. Switch to the nuvoring, bleed like crazy,  switch to the the shot it was good until I bleed like crazy switched to another pill bleed like crazy now this pill!   I don&#039;t want to get off bc but I need to get my body back on track! Don&#039;t use this pill""",2.0,5
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m almost done with my first pack of Lo Loestrin Fe and I am pretty happy with it. I had minor spotting the second week and light spotting during the two white pills so far. The only side effects I&#039;ve noticed so far are changes in appetite- first two weeks I was super hungry and then the third week I hardly ate at all. I had some nausea along with the changes in appetite but nothing too major. I have a history with anxiety and the pill has slightly elevated it, but it is manageable. I&#039;d say anyone who is sensitive to high doses of estrogen should definitely try Lo Loestrin Fe.""",8.0,5
Loestrin 24 Fe,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""I&#039;m on my first pack of Loestrin and so far I&#039;ve had some serious cramps! Face is clear, mood swings are out of this world! The other day I was so irritated with everything and everyone! I have had some breakthrough bleeding but I have not gotten my period yet. I&#039;m on the last week of pills! If these cramps don&#039;t go away and these mood swings don&#039;t stop I have to get off this medication!""",5.0,8
Meloxicam,Inflammatory Conditions,"""Mobic prescribed following knee surgery for pain and swelling.
Very effective and no side effects.""",9.0,33
Hydroxyzine,Pain,"""Great pain medication, much better than oxycodone without the side effects.""",9.0,58
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""So I ended my period 03/17 &amp; had unprotected sex the next day (03/18) &amp; my boyfriend came inside me so less than an hour later we went &amp; got the pill. After taking the pill I did experience some of the side effects I was having bad headaches, fatigue, light headed, bladder problems, spotting &amp; bleeding a little. I was convinced I was pregnant because my period was also late &amp; I had spotting on my underwear instead of getting my period and I knew that was a sign I was pregnant but there was no way because I had all these side effects &amp; I took the pill as soon as possible but I kept being paranoid about it but a week later I got my period &amp; I&#039;ve never been so happy to be on it so ladies don&#039;t worry just wait &amp; be safe next time.""",10.0,13
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I had terrible hormonal acne to where I got a new zit or cyst on a daily basis, I never wanted to leave the house and I could hardly interact with my boyfriend or friends. Yaz used to keep my skin clear then I stopped taking it because I was afraid of health risks, but my skin was so uncontrollable (even on a raw vegan diet, lots of water, yoga, etc.) that I really didn&#039;t care. The first month my cheeks broke out and I was worried if it would work again, but now, at month three I can eat chocolate all day wash my face whenever and I don&#039;t get more than a whitehead here or there that goes away in a day, and it&#039;s only getting better. Yay to yaz! Just give it time!""",9.0,35
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""No weight gain, easier periods, less bloating. Everything good while still having the cycle.""",10.0,3
Augmentin,Otitis Media,"""My daughter gets a lot of ear infections and this medicine is the only one that works.""",10.0,49
Imiquimod,Keratosis,"""I feel much better after reading the experiences of others, which are so like mine. I&#039;m a 44 yr old Florida native who spent way too many hours in the sun. I had my first basal cell excised at age 26; several more removed through MOHs, and Actinic Keratosiss &quot;frozen&quot; off, since. I tried Carac on my chest last year with little response. Now on day 13 of using Zyclara on my chest and shoulders and -- wow. By day 2, I had spots appear &amp; the number of red, swollen, itchy lesions has multiplied every day since. I do NOT think I would be brave enough to use Zyclara on my face, given my significant (and unsightly) response.  It IS uncomfortable, but hopefully worth it.  Fabric-covered cool packs, ibuprofen and Neutrogena Excema Essentials cream has helped.""",9.0,37
ProAir RespiClick,"Asthma, acute","""With the old inhalers you could test fire it to make sure it was working. Now, how do you tell? I&rsquo;ve used rescue inhalers for many years. The key word here is rescue. When I have an attack lose the ability to breathe deeply. When I use the ProAir RespiClick I can sometimes taste it on my tongue, just like with my old inhaler but I don&rsquo;t get relief. The instructions say you have to wait over 5 minutes to get relief, but the medicine never seems to kick in. My doctor recommended this especially since there was a coupon.""",1.0,10
Levonorgestrel,Not Listed / Othe,"""I got it Mirena five weeks ago to see if it would help with premenstrual migraines.  Since my early 20&#039;s, I have gotten a horrible migraine around my eyes/sinus area the day before my cycle. My doctors said it is from the sudden drop in estrogen, which signals your period to start. When I hit age 35, I started getting one the day after ovulation, and then on and off for five days leading up to my cycle. My doctor said the only way to stop the estrogen drops would be a hysterectomy, but I am too young for that.  They are finding that Mirena can temporarily stop ovulation in some women.  It worked!!  Five weeks not one headache! No side effects other than spotting, which will go away.   Insertion was just 3 mins of pinching/cramping!""",10.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I am a 40 yr old female with heavy bleeding and painful ovarian cysts. My gyn recommended this pill. I almost completed my sample pack. I am on the 2ndbrown pill and awaiting my period. It makes me nervous when I don&#039;t see my period. At least I am happy to read that I will see my period when I take the third brown pill. I have to say that the first month was rough. I had very bad headaches and I noticed I was very moody and even felt depressed. I did not experience any nausea or weight gain. I will stick it out for three months and see what will happen""",5.0,7
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had my Mirena inserted on Aug 14th and so far other than bloating and spotting, I&#039;m having a good experience with it. I got mine inserted at planned parenthood and it was uncomfortable but pain was similar to what I experience during pap smears, so not totally undoable. I&#039;m curious to know when those who mentioned it caused weight gain started to notice it? Because I am already overweight and gaining lbs is not an option. Just trying to get a gage on when I should stop checking the scale relentlessly for any change. Thanks.""",4.0,2
Moxifloxacin,Sinusitis,"""Yes, It works! However, the side effects are horrible. Light-headed and majorly dizzy, to the point where I was very uncomfortable driving.  This is the 2nd time I&#039;ve used it and the same results each time.  Caused me to call out of work for a whole week until the side affect were gone.""",5.0,15
Metoprolol,Angina,"""Extreme fatigue
Pressure in my head
Headaches
Dry mouth""",1.0,15
Meloxicam,Osteoarthritis,"""I suffer from intermittent pain in the left knee, right hip, and upper right leg. To compound my problems, I work in facility maintenance and therefore spend most of the day on my feet. The best way I can describe my experience with Meloxicam is this: At the end of the day, you know your pain is there, but somehow your brain is masked from the pain. You know you want to limp, but you actually feel no reason to. You expect the affected area to be swollen, feverish, and tight, but you still have flexibility and no major discomfort. For me, applying a cold compress for a few minutes works wonders for the rest of the evening. Also, take the medication at the same time daily.""",10.0,93
Hylan g-f 20,Osteoarthritis,"""I need bi-lateral knee replacement but due to being only 50 we are trying to put it off if we can.  Had both knees injected April 24/17.  No numbing used and the injections were quite unpleasant.  I&#039;m on day 4 and feel minimal difference in the right knee and still have dreadful pain in the left.  Unless something changes in the next couple of days I most likely will not do this again.  Have opted to get the surgery.""",2.0,11
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""Best decision I have ever made .. Previously I used to sit in my house because I was to ashamed to go out but Accutane changed my life for the better.""",9.0,74
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""recently prescribed 2 antibiotics after wisdom teeth extractions and got a yeast infection so I bought this Followed directions DIRECTLY and immediately I started to fill the intense itching and burning ( as the box stated ) it also said to lie down immediately after use which I did not and noticed the intensified discomfort sneaking up on me even faster but after lying down for 10 mins and finding my comfortable position I can say that the discomfort has lessened . I&#039;m only on day 1 ( purchased mon-7)&amp; I can say that you may want to limit your intake of fluids so you don&#039;t have to use the bathroom as urination may increase the discomfort and pay attention to the directions because you need to LIE DOWN so the medication doesn&#039;t leak out""",5.0,2
Adderall,ADHD,"""Side effects: Dry mouth, anxiety (if used when tired), euphoria, hyperfocus (when dose too high)

Adderall allows me to concentrate and study for a reasonable amount of time while also offering flexibility on when I use it; both XR and short-release are quick in-and-out drugs, unlike SSRIs. My performance improved dramatically with use of Adderall, but there were definitely a few cons.

Hyperfocus is a huge problem that alluded me for a few months. Because Adderall affects the brain, it distorts the user&#039;s reality. I felt that I was getting a lot done, and it wasn&#039;t until my colleagues at work told me that I was garbage at multitasking that I realized my dose was too high. Beware of this. Focus =/= productivity""",8.0,32
GaviLyte-G,Bowel Preparation,"""I don&#039;t know what the fuss is about with the taste or smell.  I didn&#039;t even use the lemon flavor packet that it came with because it contains saccharin, and I hate the after-taste. I didn&#039;t refrigerate it.  I drank it room temperature with no flavoring, but I did use a straw.  It was not bad at all.  It tasted like funny-tasting water that was a little salty. I drank it through the straw really fast, and I had a butterscotch hard candy after each glassful.  The reason I didn&#039;t drink it cold was because it goes down easier at room temperature.""",9.0,21
Rabeprazole,Barrett's Esophagus,"""Works well, can manage most foods without any problems.  Note that this medicine does promote food moving through one&#039;s &quot;system&quot; more quickly so frequent bowel movements and loose stool may be an issue for some.""",9.0,26
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""So my doctor prescribed me this medication to help with my irregular &amp; heavy cycles that normally last up to 7 days &amp; would skip months some times. I had a cycle earlier this month and when I went to visit the obgyn about my issues he gave me a pap while my cycle was in the process of going off. He instructed me to start my pills that following Sunday &amp; every since I started I have been bleeding in between lasting up to 3 to 4 days is this normal? Do I have to continue taking the pills for awhile in order for it to work as it should &amp; give me a normal cycle? I&#039;m now having my 3rd mini cycle this month since I been taking these pills &amp; I&#039;m about fed up that I&#039;m bleeding this much I have one row of pills left in this pack Hopefully it work soon""",4.0,1
Xanax,Depression,"""When nervous or uncomfortable just pop a Xanax and I become as cool as a cucumber. I have a friend who can&#039;t even go more then 5 miles from her house without getting a panic attack. She takes a Xanax and she is willing to hop on flights to Las Vegas.""",9.0,76
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I was hit by a couple major life events that caused me lose sleep one night. Because of that and a few major events that had happened, I developed a fear of never being able to sleep again ( sleep anxiety).
With a recommendation from my mother in-law, for Trazodone I headed to my DR.
I am glad i did. I have ZERO side effects from it, while is doesnt exactly make me sleepy or any feeling for that matter, what it does do is combat the problem of why I can&#039;t sleep, which was anxiety and panic. Been on it for 3 nights so far and been getting 5-6 hours. Huge improvement from 2-3. And i feel it will be very easy for me to let this go when the time comes because I feel no addiction whatsoever. I just feel &quot;normal&quot; at bed time now. Great!""",10.0,57
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I suffer from generalized anxiety disorder, so Xanax has served as my &quot;safety net&quot; in times of distress. When taken as prescribed, those of us who need it simply feel like life is bearable again. Those nagging irrational thought patterns and worries are silenced.

However, Xanax is not a medicine to be taken lightly (hence the bad reputation it&#039;s received). It&#039;s short half-life causes cravings to re-dose (vs Klonopin, which never gives me those feelings). Use in moderation, and make an effort to see a cognitive-behavioral therapist if you haven&#039;t done so.""",10.0,7
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Read the reviews, was all worried about the flavor, but after mixing it realized it wasn&#039;t all that bad. Drank it up and drank 2 things of water behind it in just a couple of minutes. Within 5 minutes my belly started talking. Not as bad as people make it out to be. Wouldn&#039;t buy a six pack, but I&#039;ve had worse.""",10.0,16
Olanzapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I found zyprexa to be quite effective however it made me very tired and unmotivated though. I was incredibly hungry all day. Only stayed on it for about a month and put on 7lbs. I am in the process of exploring different antipsychotics that are more weight friendly. Putting on weight was making me depressed and making me become more hostile because of it""",5.0,33
Micardis,High Blood Pressure,"""I have tried: Toporol XL, Coreg &amp; Diovan all of these controlled my Blood pressure. But all had more side effects
than I thought was reasonable. When I started Micardis
I had some dizziness the first week. I now feel the best
I have felt since starting blood pressure medication. My
pressure is now 125-130/70-80.""",10.0,81
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""Ok, to begin with: Vyvanse has dramatically improved my life. I am a 20 year old college student and I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 19. I have always been a bright student, cheerful person and an overall hard worker but Vyvanse has &quot;improved&quot; me. I feel that it allows me to monitor and control my thoughts and actions in a way I never seemed to be able to before. Effects I experience from Vyvanse: Improved concentration, ability to focus clearly on a subject or task at hand, ability to switch focus and not &quot;obsess&quot;, improvements in grades, &amp; ability to plan/schedule/prioritize activities. In the end I feel like Vyvanse has made the dream me reality, I can finally accomplish my goals.""",10.0,26
Lexapro,Depression,"""I&#039;m 30 years, have been suffering from depression on and off for years. This year, I came down with a hard case of Seasonal Affective Disorder, which rendered me a useless ball of fear every day from the afternoon onward and eventually led to other problems (digestion, neurological, and otherwise).
My doctor prescribed 10mg escilatopram. Goodness, I wasn&#039;t expecting much, but I feel absolutely fantastic now. I&#039;m happy and can focus on daily activities, even in the dark winter evenings. 
Also, I&#039;ve been on it for almost 2 months now, and I haven&#039;t noticed any side effects! No digestive or sexual problems which seem to be not-so-rarely reported.""",10.0,107
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got mine in February the first 3 months were just like my regular period I bleed for 7 instead of 5, now it&#039;s July 30,2015 and I&#039;ve been bleeding since June 24,2015im miserable I can&#039;t go to the pool or the beach, or enjoy simple thing with out having to worry about staining my clothes or wearing a pad, it&#039;s very frustrating I&#039;m going to talk to my doctor about taking it out""",3.0,2
Demerol,Pain,"""Got Demerol at ER when I had severe abdominal pain. I watched her inject it while I was sitting up. I immediately felt warm and got a head-rush. Great Medication, took ALL the pain away.""",10.0,25
Zyrtec,Allergic Rhinitis,"""My comment is concerning the design of the new bottles.  Have you tried getting a tiny pill from a large square bottle?  They won&#039;t pour out but lodge in the corner.""",8.0,11
Mesalamine,Crohn's Disease,"""I was diagnosed with Crohn&#039;s disease about a month ago, and I am 15 years old. I take 400mg of Pentasa 3x daily along with other pills to stop inflammation. So far it&#039;s been working great. I still get abdominal pain occasionally which is a lot better than it used to be.""",8.0,5
Vilazodone,Depression,"""Day 18 and I am still using the 20mg pills. No nausea and I have had 4 lucid dreams but not nightmares. Still do not think 20mg is enough. Will be talking to my Doctor about going to 40mg. Other than that no issues.""",6.0,28
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I started taking this medicine about 4 months ago when I was dealing with a very hard breakup and suffering from panic attacks. My resistance to stress was at rock bottom when I started taking Lexapro and it stopped my panic attacks immediately. I realized I&#039;d been dealing with anxiety my whole life and had just thought it was normal and a part of my basic personality. The side effects at first were difficulty sleeping and a lack of appetite.  The longer I&#039;ve been on this medication the more &quot;even&quot; I have felt...able to handle stress but still be myself.  I&#039;m so much more comfortable in social situations and all of my obsessive worrying is gone. Sleep and appetite are normal now. Still feel emotions but don&#039;t lose control.""",9.0,22
Benicar HCT,High Blood Pressure,"""I started taking it May 2015, then about 6 mos in, the vertigo started and scared the crap out of me, dizziness, constant sinus drainage, so then the cough, dizzy at times, strange taste in my mouth but the worst was the ringing and another weird noise in my head, it would wake me up in the morning,like morse code. Then the clogged feeling in my head, my heart pounding in my chest and head, so as of right now I am just on HCT, hoping this will just help. Really really bad side effects on this drug.  would take it at night, and would be peeing all night, as to avoid the side effects oh and the blurred vision problems also""",2.0,4
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for about 5 years now, it&#039;s the only one I have ever tried and I&#039;m sticking to it! It has completely prevented any pregnancies and I never had one negative side effect. I&#039;ve never had any moods swings, depression, headaches, nausea, breast soreness or anything this drug hasn&#039;t affected my personality or body at all. Occasionally I get mild period cramps but nothing worse than the norm...you can&#039;t escape all the blessings of being a girl!""",10.0,7
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Implanon for about 2 years and I can&#039;t wait to get it out. The things I experienced were very heavy bleeding, cramps and not just normal cramps the worst I&#039;ve ever felt, spotting, pain during intercourse, mood swings, and loss of sex drive. All of these things come and go accept the loss of sex drive. Before insertion I was sex crazy now it&#039;s a hassle just to get ready. I bled for long periods at first but after a few months it would come and go. I will bleed then stop for a long period. The reason I rated it a four is because I am not pregnant.""",4.0,5
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,Birth Control,"""I haven&#039;t been on this pill for very long, but my doctor gave me some free samples because I was having breakthrough bleeding with LoEstrin. So far, my main complaint is nausea. I have never felt so consistently sick in my life - not even with the flu! I&#039;ll post again when I&#039;ve been on it longer about weight gain, mood swings, cramps, etc.""",5.0,6
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Extreme drowsiness. Never felt quite this drowsy from taking a medication. I&rsquo;m vomiting every hour or so, I feel so sick, I don&rsquo;t even want to leave my bed. It seems to be working for my UTI however so that&rsquo;s good. Maybe it&rsquo;s meant to flush your system out which is why most people puke? Who knows.""",1.0,1
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking this for over a year. Fortunately, I never experienced any of the side effects described by many people here.  I always have such high hopes when trying something new for MDD. This medication did not deliver the hoped-for miracle of no more depression, but I must say, my mood has improved to a degree.  I am able to get &quot;up&quot; for certain activities now, where this was very difficult while on other medications. This has lightened my mood better than Viibryd or Cymbalta.""",10.0,57
Dapsone,Acne,"""I absolutely love this prescription. I use the .5% medication (looking forward to using the new Aczone 7.5% that just came out that I can apply once a day) which I apply to my face twice a day. I also use this along with Retin-A (but the generic version) and it works great! I never used Aczone by itself so I don&#039;t know what the results would be for me. I also took Amoxicillin while using these products which sped up the healing process but I stopped taking the Amoxicillin since I am on another medication so it&#039;s not necessary. Anyway, I think this product is great and has truly worked for me and I have tried other products that didn&#039;t necessarily give me the results I was looking for.""",10.0,7
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I have been on the Depo for 10 years!!! And it has been wonderful!! I don&#039;t have mood swings, I don&#039;t have depression. I feel a little blue on the day of the shot but that&#039;s about it. I did experience weight gain at first, I was 128 lbs starting on it then ballooned to 165 in the first 3 years, and now hover at 153 lbs (without real exercise but watching what I eat), I&#039;m 5&#039;6&quot;. The only reason I&#039;m getting off of it is because my current obgyn, who I switched to after 5 years of being on depo because my last obgyn retired, freaked out that I had been on it so long and wants to give my body a 1 year break due to the bone density loss issue. No acne, and my periods stopped after 6 months.""",10.0,0
Fluorouracil,Basal Cell Carcinoma,"""I have been using Carac for over 10 years. After reading the recent comments I was in SHOCK on the prescribed treatment cycles and application. Carac cream has removed many points of Keratosis on my face. Also, it has eliminated several Basal Cell Carcinoma. What works best for me, from experience is, On Keratosis, 2 to 3 times a week,before bedtime, on specific areas. For BCC, a regiment of daily for 5 days ONLY, 10 to 15 days without (allows time for skin recovery) and proceed as needed, bedtime. All under recommendation from one of nations top dermatologist. The whole face for 14-18 days, that is completely unheard of. I hope this helps.""",10.0,51
Trintellix,Depression,"""I only took this medication for a few days, my heart started hurting...I ended up in emergency room my blood pressure had sky rocket and my heart rate was throught the roof. Laying down my heart rate is steady but the moment I stand it jumps to over 150bpm...this never happened until I took this medication. I have been on bed rest for over a week now and so far it doesn&#039;t seem to be getting any better.""",1.0,50
Imiquimod,Human Papilloma Virus,"""I have been given aldara cream to use mon,wed, Fri nights on my second week now and oh boy is it painful the day after treatment when I go to the loo and wipe.  It looks like it&#039;s working tho so will persevere with it for the full month and see how it goes.""",8.0,3
Trezix,Pain,"""Didn&#039;t like the caffeine addition of this medication, it kept me awake at night, however, it did significantly help my headaches. Very thankful for the relief!""",7.0,11
Ketorolac,Pain,"""Great!  Fell from tree and crushed my pelvis.  Unbelievable pain.  Nothing worked.  When they gave me Torodal the pain immediately was gone and I was not light headed.  I felt no pain at all.  BUT...I then developed a skin rash and had to stop the medication.  Too..bad, as it was the best.""",9.0,15
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""I see a lot of negative reviews on here of people who have only just started the medication.. all I can say is that you need to actually be on it for more than 2 weeks to even begin to be able to judge it. I&#039;ve been on mirtazapine 45mg for about 8 months and I find it to be great an enhancing energy, motivation, creativity and social behaviour. There is no depression anymore whatsoever. The only negative thing is perhaps I am a bit emotionally blunted, but that is a fair trade off.""",9.0,49
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""Inserted in 06. Removed in 16. Opted for this as the hormones triggered headaches. Shortly after insertion hair breakage. Severe PMS. Migraines. Kept being told it&#039;s because I&#039;m stressed. I&#039;m getting older etc. nobody ever suspected the IUD. Migraines became progressively worse over the year yet nobody ever suggested the Paraguard was to blame. 15 days a month of migraine. Tried every single drug, remedy, alternative health paths. Nothing worked. Had hair test done a month after IUD removal to confirm hidden cooper toxicity. Severe PMS went away quickly after removal. The migraine copper detox is a long dedicated life alerting progress. 9 months post removal in seeing progress. Never ever would I recommend this to anyone.""",1.0,0
Clobetasol,Lichen Sclerosus,"""I have used it for three years, was helping me some for awhile but now it seems to irritate me more.""",5.0,9
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Love this. When I get a sinus infection, it&#039;s very stubborn, and having been given antibiotics way too often all my life, they don&#039;t really work anymore. I try to tough it out usually, but when it gets so bad that I&#039;m reaching for my Afrin multiple times a day (a blessing and a curse as it works almost instantly, but causes rebound congestion), I head out and grab some Mucinex D. My doctor warned me about the insomnia the first time she recommended it, so I knew what to expect, but honestly it&#039;s worth it to me to be able to breathe. My ears usually feel even more clogged up at first when taking this stuff, but that clears up after the first 24 hours, and I&#039;ll take that over the facial pain from sinus pressure.""",10.0,16
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""I am over 60 and had my first ever flexible sigmoidoscopy today after using the Moviprep 1 ltr dose evening, 2nd 1 ltr dose following day.  It did its job to clean the bowel for effective examination.  I found it very sickly sweet and it&#039;s maybe like that to cater for a society majority bingeing on sweet foods and drinks, though not me and I try to avoid aspartame too.  I am not a great drinker of liquids so I found it awkward to twice drink 1 litre of soupy syrup and half litre of other liquid in 2 hours, but it was necessary so I did it, and I didn&#039;t want to do a second prep if this one failed to do its job.""",9.0,9
Bepotastine,"Conjunctivitis, Allergic","""Who knew an eye drop could taste so bad!  It worked, but the taste is terrible - I&#039;ll only be taking it when I have to.""",1.0,4
Cymbalta,Depression,"""Dont like this medication at all. I have MS and i started taking this for depression/anxiety about a month ago and i must say i will not take another pill as of today! This is a terrible medication, it gives you the weirdest nightmares! And thats when you can finally sleep! Avoid this medication at all cost and anything like it""",2.0,23
Lunesta,Insomnia,"""I started having terrible sleeping issues due to some life events. I saw the commercials on TV about it and talked to my doctor about it. Plus I read it didn&#039;t have the crazy side effects of other sleeping pills. It came across as perhaps a lighter sleeping pill. I got a prescription for 3mg and the first night I took it, about 5minutes later I got this terrible taste in my mouth, very bitter. For the ladies, Id describe it as having fingernail polish on and biting your nail, that taste. I grabbed some spearmint candy I had and sucked on one of those and that helped SO much! By the time I finished the 2nd one I was almost out of it and completely asleep. I did that for a week but now I dont even taste it anymore. Been using for 3 years now!""",9.0,45
Naproxen,Period Pain,"""I am on my second day of using naproxen due to my really bad period pain. I usually have to take time off work and am left crying in pain for the first few days of my period. So far, the only thing that naproxen has stopped for me is the pain that makes me cry. The pain is still very strong. """,3.0,19
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""Been taking this for a month now and I&#039;ve lost 8lbs. Side effects are better sleep and positive overall feeling (Yes really). Anyone who is looking for a way to become healthier this is the first place to start along with exercise. This pill doesn&#039;t just melt the fat away but it encourages you to live a healthier lifestyle. It curbs your appetite and it seems to give me the motivation and self confidence I needed to take charge of my life.""",10.0,104
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Very good but caused cystic acne!! Very horrible acne!!! I went 3 years but got it again..it works well other than acne. My period is pretty much normal. Sometimes I&#039;ve forgot I had the birth control!!""",7.0,5
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;m a 17 year old girl with Generalized Anxiety Disorder which I&#039;ve struggled/am struggling with all throughout high school. I&#039;ve been on Prozac for about 8 months now and it&#039;s helped me get through a lot of very anxiety-inducing situations for me. Before taking this medication, it had become very difficult for me to even attend school, and often times I&#039;d have to be absent due to panic attacks and overwhelming anxiety. The Prozac has made everyday life so much more bearable for me. I no longer feel repressed by my anxiety. It&#039;s not a &quot;cure&quot; but it has helped a ton for me, and I have much hope for the future now. In addition, it is also helpful with my mood.""",9.0,158
Rapaflo,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have been getting up 3-4 times every night and finally decided to try medication again. (previously tried Flomax which did nothing for me)  Rapaflo, after 4 days gave me only a headache, diarrhea and at best a 20% flow increase. I still got up several times during the night, maybe one less time than previous. The side effects and miniscule benefit made it a no-brainer to stop taking this useless medication. A waste of $78.""",1.0,10
Nuvigil,Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,"""Started taking this for extreme tiredness a week ago after my exhaustion level rose to unacceptable levels. In previous Multiple Sclerosis episodes I had been on Provigil, but stopped taking it due to severe headaches, and found I didn&#039;t need them anymore anyway. So far I haven&#039;t had any headaches and my mental alertness is significantly higher. My physical energy is still low, but has improved some. I can make it through a quick shopping trip without having to sit down and rest. I&#039;m hoping that continued use of the medicine will build up my endurance level over time.""",7.0,38
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""From the reviews I&#039;ve read, it sounds like if you were on Yaz%u201A Yasmin, or Ocella as I was, this is a great pill to switch to. I am on my second week of my second pack and my first period was almost nonexistent! Watch out for pregnancy panics because of little to no periods. Haven&#039;t experienced any negative side effects. I have noticed clearer skin, increased sex drive, and the start of increased cup size, my boobs feel heavier and fuller!""",10.0,24
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking Phentermine on August 3rd and I weighed in at 222.8. My last weigh in on September 14 I was 199.8. That is 22 pounds in less than 2 months. The 1st week I lost 13.6, 2nd 1.6, 3rd 3 pounds, 4th gained 1.4, 5th 3.8 lost and the 6week 2.4 lost. I exercise 4 days a week for an hour and I eat no more than 1400 calories a day. The first week and a half on the pill I had no appetite at all, I had to force myself to eat. My appetite slowly came back but it&#039;s not as bad as when I wasn&#039;t on the pill. I don&#039;t crave sweetsnor fast food. Never had an issue sleeping, headaches for maybe 4 days and I was jittery the first 2 or 3 days. Increase in energy was high the first couple days now it&#039;s not as high.""",10.0,14
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Started viberzi 75mg 2x daily for IBS-D since I don&#039;t have a gallbladder. Was great for first 4 days and then diarrhea kicked in 1x daily. Early this morning had severe abdominal pain with sweating and weakness. Pain was so bad I thought I was having a heart attack and almost called 911. Made myself vomit and felt better after that. MD said if it happens again I will have to come off the Viberzi.""",8.0,21
Olanzapine,Schizophrenia,"""I have been on this medicine for about 2-3 weeks now and although I missed a dose a couple of times it has helped me greatly. Before going onto this medicine I was awake for 3 days straight with racing thoughts/extreme anxiety and agitation. I still have anxiety but I feel more calm and collected. In terms of treating psychosis I have given this medicine a 7/10 (so far) because although I am getting some paranoid thoughts still, it has enabled me to think more clearly and rationalize them better. They are no where near as intense as they were before starting this medicine. I was talking to objects and saying strange things to myself in the mirror... this no longer happens and I feel more &#039;normal&#039;. This medicine is great in a number of ways.""",7.0,19
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I just started back on Topamax after being off the medication for 4 years. I suffer from cluster headaches, when a cluster starts the debilitating headaches come everyday. The last time I took Topamax it stopped the cluster within a week. I continued working up to the full dose and the side effects gradually decreased (confusion, hard to concentrate, difficulty with finding the words to express my thoughts). I found that a lower dose kept the headaches away so I dropped down for a few months then came off the drug completely. Last week a new cluster started so I am back on the Topamax and have had a couple of headache free days already. This medication works well for me at a lower dose and limits the side effects.""",9.0,17
Thyroid desiccated,Underactive Thyroid,"""I had trouble getting Armour brand too.  I found a local pharmacy that carries a generic desiccated thyroid pill.  It works just as well (for me) and it&#039;s very economical.""",10.0,48
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I waited 1 month to write this review. Hopefully things will stay the same. First of all, I read quite a few reviews before I took this pill. Let me tell you, I was terrified. I paid more attention to the bad reviews because with my luck I would suffer from every bad side effect of this pill. My main concern was weight gain and mood swings. I broke out but took control of it by going on proactive. It&#039;s working but I have to make sure to wash morning and night. No falling asleep will make up. My breasts were tender for the first couple of weeks, actually, it was quite painful. No weight gain. My appetite has actually decreased. I had bad PMS episodes and that&#039;s when I gained weight. This pill seems to help with that. Overall, I am happy.""",8.0,22
Subutex,Chronic Pain,"""Have had Fibromyalgia for 16 yrs. I started with the regular narcotics until I was building such a tolerance that I was on a roller coaster with pain relief and then the tolerance. Finally my doctor put me on subutex ( actually the generic ) and have had very good pain relief since 2007 with only one raise in dosage. I take 8mg three times a day without a high or loopy feeling. It even helps with that debilitating burning fatigue. I am so thankful that there is something out there that can give decent quality of life. I am out of my bed and can do somethings around the house with breaks. I can walk some for exercise. Fibromyalgia had me in bed most of the time. Of course, everyone is different and everyone responds differently to different drugs.""",10.0,0
Vicks Nyquil D Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief,Cold Symptoms,"""Helped me sleep and stopped my coughing and cleared my head.""",10.0,1
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I got this medicine in early January, it is now almost July. I LOVE IT. I am a migraine sufferer and have seizures, it was super hard to get me a birth control that I like (I&#039;ve tried 7 other types). I wasn&#039;t allowed to have certain types due to the seizures so they were limited. I didn&#039;t hear about Lo Loestrin Fe until I made my first appointment with an GYN. Now that I&#039;m on it, no sore boobs, no moodiness, no weight gain, no acne. I got my period for the first time today (which is why I was researching if that happened to anybody else) but its really light and seems like nothing to worry about. So I would definitely recommend for anybody like me!""",10.0,11
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""Reading some of these reviews makes me wonder how much of a chance they gave the medication. 
I&#039;ve had &#039;vascular&#039; migraines since I was 13. I&#039;m 35 today. I take Excedrin migraine for my headaches. I take Imitrex for my migraines. Used to be hard to tell the difference. I understand now the difference. But before I found Imitrex, I took all kinds of &#039;prevention&#039; meds. Amitriptyline, nortriptyline, Zoloft, more than I can remember. Never prevented a darn thing. Just ended up with side effects from those. As a teen, that meant acne and weight gain. Aka, hell. 
It&#039;s been years now since I&#039;ve found Imitrex. And like many, I was worried about trying it. But there came a day I couldn&#039;t NOT try it. 20 minutes later, I kicked myself for waiting.""",10.0,7
Clonazepam,Panic Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on many medicines, from Depakote, Geodon, Lamictal, Wellbutrin, Buspar, Adderall, etc. and Klonopin has been the best hands down. Mind you I am 23 yrs old and a girl, my new doctor was appalled on all the medicines others put me on. The Klonopin works very well for me.""",8.0,33
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I was unable to get rid of my baby weight after having my 2nd child and heard about saxenda. After much thought I decided to consult my doctor who was not oppose to me trying it. I&#039;ve been on saxenda now for almost 2 months. I havent experienced any side effects I started with .06 and now on dose 3.0. After one full month  I weighed myself and I&#039;ve lost 10lbs. I&#039;ve decided to weigh myself monthly so I will check in a few weeks my process! Oh and my insurance has picked it up but only for a limited time I have 2 more refills left!""",9.0,33
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This is the only birth control I have ever used. I have been on it for about 10 months, and it&#039;s great. For the first month or two I noticed a slight weight gain (6 lbs), but I was able to lose it once my body got used to the pill. My breasts grew almost a full cup size (went from a large C to a comfortable D). They were also incredibly tender and sore, but this passed after about a month. I was EXTREMELY moody and always craved chocolate. Overall, it was like PMS for about 1 month, then everything went back to normal. I no longer bleed each month, it&#039;s more like occasional spotting for a few days. I would definitely recommend this birth control, but it is expensive without insurance.""",8.0,17
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""My experience was very mixed. I have to say it was effective in preventing pregnancy and not having to worry about taking a pill was wonderful. However, I spent one month on my period and sometimes one month off, usually 2-3 weeks off. That&#039;s really effective in preventing pregnancy when you&#039;re constantly on your period. Oh and the mood swings? Terrible. I couldn&#039;t even stand to be around myself. It also killed my sex drive and made me tired all the time. Just a warning to potential users. It&#039;s not all peachy and period free! Two months post removal I&#039;m finally starting to feel like myself again.""",4.0,21
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking phentermine on Thursday(3-12-09) and as of today(3-16-09) I have lost 9lbs.  I have had a slight headache the last two days.  I have also had trouble sleeping.  I think I can deal with both of these things because they aren&#039;t unbearable.  I started at 268lbs and want to get to 190lbs. I&#039;m 5&#039;10&quot;.""",9.0,16
Spironolactone,Edema,"""It has less side effects than other medications.""",9.0,41
Zoloft,Major Depressive Disorde,"""It&#039;s nothing. This did absolutely nothing for me. I didn&#039;t even have any side-effects, it was like taking a sugar pill or a placebo.""",1.0,2
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I have had amnestic episodes: I have had conversations with my spouse that at time were extremely distressing to him- the next day I would have no memory the discussions. I have walked in my sleep. A few times I was saved from hurting myself e.g. thinking (telling him) that I was going to the bathroom but starting to sit down before I got there and luckily caught by my husband - or I might have struck my head if he had not caught me.  ( I didn&#039;t remember those times as well). But my strange behavior started to worry my husband -a loving and devoted spouse.I have gone onto the internet while on Ambien and bought items. At first I was puzzled by unexpected deliveries of whatever I had bought- I realized the impact of Ambien on my life.""",3.0,10
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had to have my implant taken out I had it put in 2 years ago and since then I have gained 40LBs that I haven&#039;t been able to get rid of like I used to and have been agitated and moody no one tells you the first 6-8 months you can&#039;t even have sex because you&#039;re constantly bleeding and spotting.  It was good birth control but the side effects are in my book not worth it. I also had hair loss and countless other side effects which may not be linked to this but since they have stopped after 2 weeks of having it out I&#039;m guessing that it was the implant. Strongly do NOT recommend!! I also know someone else who had the nexplaton and she got PREGNANT and had a miscarriage wile having the implant she has since had it removed. I suggest you do to...""",1.0,9
Montelukast,COPD,"""I&#039;ve had COPD for several years and was prescribed Singular (montelukast) to prevent sleep time exacerbation&#039;s.  I mean severe too!  One night when in the hospital, boom!  It hit me and I was even on oxygen.  Well, since taking montelukast, even as the generic of Singular (as some may agree, generics often don&#039;t have the same effect as brand names), I have had no night time problems.""",10.0,9
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Yaz for 7 months now, and I am extremely happy with it. I was always a ravenous, aching, emotional mess before my period. It was hard for me to function, and when I was in uni since I could skip classes and lie in bed and cry. I couldn&#039;t do that when I started working though. Yaz now makes me a functional human being every day of the month, and even gave me clear skin and an increase in appetite as add-on rewards!

The adjustment period was shitty for me because I breakthrough bled my way through my first three months on Yaz, had really bad mood swings that came without notice, and then had a two-week long period. After that period, though, my body has accepted Yaz as its own, and my life is stellar!""",10.0,18
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""I felt so awful. I was exhausted. I couldn&#039;t focus. I started having some kind of hallucinations, it has been the worst experience. My eyes were in pain. I started on the medication yesterday and my symptoms are not completely gone but I feel so much better already! Thank goodness my doctor knew what to give me.""",10.0,24
Vyvanse,Binge Eating Disorde,"""Vyvanse has been a miraculous drug for me. I have binging/dieting/binging/dieting for the last 40 years. During my last diet I managed to lose 80 pounds and felt great, but almost as soon as I hit goal I started binging again, sometimes 6 days a week. Very quickly I regained 15 pounds. I ask my doctor about Vyvanse and he (rather reluctantly) prescribed it. Well, those endless obsessions about food are just gone. I don&#039;t worry about what I&#039;m going to eat for my next meal. I&#039;ve always had a problem with Thanksgiving, worrying about what I will eat WEEKS in advance. Only side effect is dry mouth.""",9.0,48
Simponi,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""I received all of the side effects. """,1.0,14
Sarna Sensitive,Pruritus,"""I was given 34 treatments of radiation to  my breast for cancer.  My Dr told me to use Sarna 3-4 times daily.  As treatment progressed I had dry, burned, itching skin, and this product was the only relief I could get.  It was so cool and soothing and kept my skin moist.  I love it and think the company should add this on many cancer center sites, as we need all the comfort we can get,  Thank you Sarna""",10.0,4
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Genuinely would not recommend this as a form of birth control. have had it in for almost a year, first few months were okay, but it&#039;s gradually got worse, I&#039;m constantly on my period, I&#039;ve got acne, I&#039;m tired, I&#039;ve gained weight &amp; it&#039;s impossible to shift. How I feel on it affects me the most, I&#039;m emotional &amp; moody and feel like crap! it&#039;s taken my sparkle away. no girl wants that. have booked app to get it out. never again.""",1.0,4
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""After about two weeks on Pristiq, I can definitely say it is helping.  I had come off of Effexor (which made me gain weight) and was in a bad state with terrible anxiety.  Pristiq has made me feel more balanced.  It also reduces my appetite which is a plus.  Some dry mouth and nausea, which has subsided.  I also wake up more in the night but am able to go back to sleep.""",7.0,23
Aftera,Emergency Contraception,"""Took this about 10 hours after unprotected sex. Felt fine the day I took it, but about 3 weeks later I started to feel sick to my stomach, crampy and had lower back pain. OF COURSE I panicked read lots of negative reviews and took a test, which came back negative, but I also took it about 2 1/2 weeks after intercourse, so it was still early. Fast forward 2 weeks and my period is here. For me it did what I needed it to, so I was okay with the side effects. Do not overthink it and don&#039;t read all the negative reviews, it does work!""",10.0,1
Saxenda,Obesity,"""First of let me say that I was only able to take the sample pen of SAXENDA because it was too expensive and my insurance, BCBSIL and express scripts, only covered  $150 of the total $1300 plus that it cost.  But I will say that in those 3.5 weeks I lost 16lbs.  It did give me headaches and really bad heartburn.  My appetite was gone and I had no urge to snack on junk food.  between meals, small meals, I would eat a handful of peanuts or a tangerine or small apple and would be completetly good.  I did not workout.  Couldn&#039;t really due to fatigue which was also an issue.  If I didn&#039;t eat enough through the day though I would end up eating bad at night.  you must eat but eat healthy.  Tums, pepto and fiber were my best friends.""",8.0,22
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember ( I am 35 ) . I have taken every weight loss pill you can think of !! My starting weight today Feb 15 2017 is 194 and I&#039;m 4&#039;11 ! Today is my first day on Belviq , I take 1 pill twice a day . Side effects : chills , metal taste on my tongue and a slight headache . When I ate lunch today I could only eat half of my food , and I&#039;m not starving when I get off work like usual . I must also mention that I am pms&#039;ing , and usually I&#039;m eating every thing pasta and fried related , but I&#039;m not craving it . From reading the reviews I was worried about not having energy to workout , but I had the energy ! What I have also done is I have starting B12 injections. I will report my weight soon !""",7.0,28
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had nexplanon for about a year and a half now, the first six months I spotted off and on and was a little moody. Have had a bit of weight gain but I couldn&#039;t say for sure if it has been from the birth control haha I didn&#039;t have any issues with implantation, healing, or the effectiveness so far. I intend to get another one out in after the three years are up.  However I never plan on having children. But I haven&#039;t had any issues or scares at all. I&#039;ve loved it. My periods have gone away completely I have no more spotting. It&#039;s great""",8.0,2
Diflucan,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I am very prone to yeast infections. Especially while on birth control, for the most part really good probiotics clear it right up but I had slight symptoms of a yeast infection for the past week and the probiotics aren&#039;t doing the trick so I had a diflucan lying around from when I was on a zpak. Decided to just take it and see if it would help. I&#039;m having an awful reaction my vagina is 100 times itchier. Don&#039;t take it. Go out and buy a great probiotic, so much better and all natural. I&#039;m regretting taking it. :(""",1.0,19
Nora-Be,Birth Control,"""Took this for the better part of 10 years as I can&#039;t take estrogen (19-29) and had zero major issues. I got my period consistently every month except one. Had some of the more mild side effects like moodiness and nausea around my period. I still ovulated almost every month. I do think there are some other side effects I may notice as I&#039;m coming off of it now to try to get pregnant, but nothing has been severe enough to interfere with my quality of life or comfort.""",9.0,9
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I lost about 7 pounds within the first month. The first week or so I feel great, but it does wear off after a while and the dry mouth is bad but chewing gum definitely helps. Definitely works though!""",9.0,16
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I&#039;m 25, active, healthy eater, thin, no milk since starting. 
I usually have a break out every 10 days. Two terribly painful acne bumps or a regular red zit that I can&#039;t help but bother. I have been to the best derms in New York for YEARS. Pretty sure my acne was due to stress and hormones. All I know is that my gyno put me on 50mg of Spiro and my acne started changing. 3 months in I still was breaking out every 10-14 days, but they were smaller and less painful.

THEN I got a little curious about taking more. After a chat with gyno I went from 50-75-100mg. 
It&#039;s been 5 months of no cystic acne. Yes I&#039;ll get a little blemish, but I will take it. It&#039;s not consuming my life.
CAREFUL! Go up in doses slowly. Will make you dizzy/lower your BP""",9.0,10
Tri-Sprintec,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on Tri Sprintec for 8 months. I started taking it because my previous birth control, Aubra (aka Lutera, Alesse, many more), gave me cystic acne and oily skin for the first time in my life. Tri Sprintec has not helped me. I thought it would definitely get rid of the oily skin (it made it worse) and at least the small pimples (it gave me MORE all over my forehead). I have 5 more days of Tri Sprintec left and after that, I&#039;m going to try to go off birth control altogether. I never had acne before I went on BC so we will see what happens. I also read that generic OTC makes acne worse, so maybe consider paying extra for brand name OTC if acne is your main concern. Good luck!""",5.0,1
Velivet,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for about six months now and it&#039;s by far the best one I&#039;ve ever taken. It definitely does the job, no babies and lighter periods, the first month was hard, depressed and low sex drive but those symptoms have gone now. I started the pack on the first day after my period, it has completely cleared up any acne, my boobs have gone up a size and I feel I&#039;ve lost some weight due to a lack of appetite. I think if u can get through the first month without any serious problems this medication should work out fine for u. My only issue I would say is some months my period is a few days off.""",8.0,6
Mirena,Birth Control,"""My first mirena was awesome. After my child was born I bled for months non-stop and cramps were unbearable. Once inserted within 2 weeks the bleeding and cramping ceased to exist!! Getting the mirena only caused mild cramping for a couple hours when it was inserted. I am now going in for my second mirena. I had my 4th child 7months ago and just started getting really bad cramps. It doesn&#039;t work for everybody but I know it works perfect for me. The first time I had it in for 3 1/2 years and only removed it because I wanted another child. I love it!""",10.0,10
Dimethyl fumarate,Multiple Sclerosis,"""This chemical nearly killed me !  Question :  is this drug  in the same category as the biologics ?  If so, then I am not surprised.  Like Humira, Xeljanz, Opdivo, Methotrexate, et al; I can &quot;see the writing on the wall&quot;,  in a manner of speaking. 
I hope not two see an entirely new year of people who are injured by an entire nation of people too impatient with the same period of time it&#039;ll take for the 15  to 20 years of strict FDA latitudinal / longitudinal double - blind studies necessary to ensure ALL SIDE EFFECTS ARE ABLE TO BE AS MINIMIZED AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE.   For me, with my history of strict regimentation of timing my own medications, I came within 96 hours of loss of life due to a 3- organ-system failure. These things are like rat poison !""",1.0,13
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""A lot of people seem to get on great. 3-4 hours of intended effects is all I get, during that time I feel more motivated, social and can process information better. After that time I am even worse than I was before starting the meds! Depressed, irritated, withdrawn, empty, angry, really bad.

It&#039;s like the the 12 hours it&#039;s supposed it last, more than half of it is just a really long come down. I will be asking for instant release Dextroamphetamine next time, I assume and hope that they will be just like the initial period of this med which is perfect and helps with all my adhd symptoms.""",3.0,10
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Lexapro is wonderful! I suffer from generalized anxiety disorder and was put on Lexapro about 5 months ago. I started with the 10mg does, but now taking 20mg. It took about 5 weeks for me to notice this medicine was working. I have not experienced any side effects so far and have actually lost weight since I have been on Lexapro. Instead of me being edgy, uptight, panicking, etc. I am now HAPPY and CALM! Lexapro is really a miracle.""",10.0,36
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Cozaar 25 mg was effective in reducing blood pressure but very expensive and possibly caused dizziness.  It was replaced with Amiodipine Besylate 5mg (generic for Norvasc), and it works just as well at a much, much lower price.  Dizziness has eased.""",7.0,42
Mesalamine,"Ulcerative Colitis, Maintenance","""I&#039;ve had ulcerative colitis now for 28 years.  I took Asacol during all my three pregnancies with no side effect.  I did have a major flare-up after the first delivery though despite the Asacol.  My ulcerative colitis is now completely under control, so much so that my doctor said that my colon looks completely healthy.  I take 4 tablets per day, I do forget occasionally, but it has worked miracles for me.  I can also eat everything.""",10.0,49
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""Works great for my general anxiety.  I felt like I was trapped in my own body.  Couldn&#039;t breathe regular, fidgety, brain racing nonstop, chest pain, couldn&#039;t sleep, had to run up and down stairs to relax.  After 2 months I started to feel a difference.  Takes the edge off is all.  Doesn&#039;t change my mood, doesn&#039;t make me sleepy.  Only side effect I have is sometimes an hour or so after taking stomach is a little upset....minor tradeoff for being anxiety free.  Changed my life.  If you are living under a constant cloud of anxiety, please consider this medication.  It takes a while to really start working, but for me it has been a saviour.""",9.0,70
Lysteda,Menorrhagia,"""I am a 49 year old female that has been suffering for 2  years with painful, heavy periods due to fibroids. First 2 days always had to double up with tampon and pad both; My gyn dr. prescribed me Lysteda also known as Tranexamic Acid. Dosage is 2 tablets, 3x a day, for 5 days. It started working immediately, cutting the blood flow by 50-80%. I no longer had to double up protection and I can now sleep through the night. I still had some cramping on the 2nd day, but OTC pain relief helped that.  Side effects: 1 hr after taking the pills, light headed/slightly dizzy; minor headaches (nothing unmanageable). I found the pills to be too large to swallow, so had to cut them in half or thirds. Overall I love this medication, it has given me my life back.""",9.0,112
Celecoxib,Pain,"""Use it when I play golf. It really works for me. Takes away all of the pain in my knee.""",9.0,46
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""WHO INVENTED THIS MEDICATION!!? This burning and itching is unbearable I don&#039;t know how people did more than 1 treatment of this. After ten minutes I took a bath hoping to get the medication out of me. 20 minutes later it&#039;s still excruciating. Worst thing I&#039;ve ever experienced. I have no idea how this is on the market. It&#039;s TERRIBLE. I&#039;d rather have a yeast infection for life then to bear another minute of this.""",1.0,0
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Implanon a little over a month ago. At first it regulated my moods. Except once when I burst into tears over nothing, then was fine. Other than that don&#039;t notice any weight gain, I have been getting headaches but I also have a cold so I&#039;m not sure if that&#039;s the birth control yet. I also sleep twelve to 14 hours a day. I love this birth control and I find myself poking it a lot. I recommend it.""",9.0,5
Prazosin,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""I just turned 61 today and have suffered from anxiety, panic, PTSD my entire adult life. Have taken every medication ever made. Have tried for years to convince MD&#039;s and shrinks that problem was physiological, e.g. something starts an adreneline rush, fight or flight kicks in and then it won&#039;t quit. Thus, I am in constant, 24/7 state of high anxiety. Finally my doctor told me about prazosin - said, try it, it can&#039;t hurt. First day, extreme sadness and depression. After that, startle response, adreneline and fight/flight and chronic panic-GONE- almost like magic. Too high a dose and they act like &quot;happy pills&quot;; not enough adreneline to motivate me to do basic chores, etc. Found the right amount--2 mg at bed each night, and I have a life. Wow.""",10.0,77
Effexor XR,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been on Effexor XR for 2 days now for anxiety panic agoraphobia. So far not to bad. Not to many side affects. Tired and a bit fuzzy but I hope this medicine is as good as everyone has said. I just want my life back.""",10.0,44
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m rating it a 10 for effectiveness because it does what it&#039;s does. It&#039;s birth control. First month, some cramping (during period only), normal bleeding(yet lasted 10-13 days), no headaches, hormonal jawline acne cleared right up. Got my period irregularly still.
-second month, no cramps, no headaches,  hormonal acne still gone, somewhat still fighting steady acne, yet it&#039;s MUCH better, gained a few pounds, breasts got noticeably larger (especially for my boyfriend). Got my period on the first brown pill. I&#039;m looking forward to month 3. 
Hope this helped.""",10.0,26
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Implanon for about ten months now and it&#039;s definitely working for me. AT first, my period was very irregular, then it stabilized, but with two small periods a month rather than one big one, which was a bit annoying, but didn&#039;t last long. Now, after ten months, I have a normal period, no unexplained weight gain and no skin problems. All in all, definitely worth it, and so much cheaper over a longer period of time.""",8.0,2
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""Hi im finishing week 3 and have lost 21lbs. First few days was nauseous but that went away, I was irritable first few days and a few times since. I drink a lot of water everyday and sont drink anything else except a cup of coffee in the morning. i have a small healthy breakfast, decent size healthy lunch (1/4 of my plate lean meat 1/4 starch and 1/2 veggies) dinner I drink  a Herbalife shake. i walk 4-6 miles a day. sometimes Im so motivated I could walk more but my schedule only permits me to walk at night and dont want to be wired so late. I also noticed I go to sleep much earlier than before and first time in years, I get a full 8 hours of rest.""",10.0,78
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I had severe anxiety when driving and just in general for the past 8 years. I would get so nervous while driving I would shake and my heart felt like it was going to explode, I would get really dizzy. I mostly stayed home and it turned into depression. I had taken Celexa before as a teenager when dealing with anxiety, at that time it worked well for me but I got pregnant and stopped taking it since, that was 8 years ago. My doctor prescribed me to Celexa again and after about a month I started noticing that I was feeling so much better. I could drive without much anxiety at all. I wasn&#039;t shaking or feeling I was on the verge of an attack. I never realized how much anxiety was taking over my life. The only side effect is pretty bad dry mouth""",9.0,52
Cyclosporine,Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca,"""I was prescribed Restasis by my ophthalmologist due to severe dry eye caused by Accutune. I was given a card that gave me a discount since I did not have private health insurance and used each vile over 2-3 days so that it became effectively very cheap for me to use. I had side effects at first, burning eyes and blurred vision. I was told it takes a minimum of 3 months to see any benefits so I kept using it. It worked almost too well, as my eyes started producing tears so much that my eyes would water all the time. I stopped using the product after 1 year, and my eyes have improved so much I no longer need to use it, although I still use regular over the counter eye drops (Systane Balance) once or twice a day as needed""",9.0,40
Pristiq,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on Pristiq for two weeks.  I&#039;ve noticed a remarkable change in my energy level, mood and am no longer isolating myself.  I am also more focused. I&#039;ve lost weight on this medicine and had a dry mouth in the beginning.  It does curb my appetite and after two weeks lost 8 pounds.  I seem to be eating smaller portions.  This medicine is definitely a wonder drug for me.""",10.0,42
Dienogest / estradiol,Birth Control,"""This is my 3rd birth control pill. I&#039;ve always had long periods (7-9 days) and after my last pill gave me mood swings, NO sex drive, and still long periods with spotting between periods; this pill has fixed all that. My periods are barely 3 days and I have no spotting between periods, which is the best part. Well, that and the fact that it works to prevent pregnancy in 2 ways.""",10.0,12
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Birth Control,"""I started taking Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo when I was 16 because I had horrible, horrible cramps and heavy bleeding. I&#039;ve been on it for 13 years now and I absolutely love it! I&#039;m 5&#039;5 and weigh 115-120 my weight sometimes it fluctuates 5 pounds or so but I never had any major weight gain taking this medicine. I went off of it a year ago for a few months... my skin got soooo mad at me!! I had awful acne on my jaw line - my doctor told me it was hormonally related. Once I went back on it my skin cleared up, my cramps were gone and my period was light and lasted about 3-4 days. It&#039;s been a wonderful solution for issues encountered during my period.""",9.0,18
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I received Implanon in May of 2008. I am due to have it removed in 6 months however, for the past year I have experienced decrease in sex drive, weight gain of 30lbs and also mood swings. My periods have been very scheduled and fairly regular which was great until 4-5 months ago when I missed a period then was on time the following 2 months. Last month I started a week early and it was unusually light, this month I started 2 1/2 weeks early and it has been off and on spotting for the past 5 days. I did call the helpline when I missed my period. They did not seem to concerned and I have not been able to find ANYwhere the birth rates on this specific birth control! I loved it until a year ago so the first half of my experience was great the last half no.""",5.0,0
Drixoral Cold and Allergy,Nasal Congestion,"""I have experienced severe sinus nasal congestion and the resulting headaches for over 10 years. I have basically tried everything out there, and Drixoral is the only medication that works for me. I too agree-- please put Drixoral back on the market!""",10.0,9
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Seroquel XR has changed my life! I tried regular Seroquel and it&#039;s like having your head in a bucket. The XL version feels like a completely different medicine. I take 100 mg at night. I wake up refreshed, happy, eager to start my day, I also take Lamictal 300 mg in the morning. No side effects from either medicine. I have been on both for about 7 years. I have been depressed once in that time and it was situational.""",10.0,35
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine,Headache,"""The Dr. prescribed this to me yesterday. I had a migraine for 3 days straight. I was desperate for relief. I get them often and really hoped to find something for once that would help me. This medicine completely took my migraine away within 20 minutes and no tension in my neck or head! I slept so great that I was ready to get up this morning before 6 which is very unusual for me because I haven&#039;t been sleeping well. I am so thankful!""",10.0,12
Contrave,Obesity,"""I just started Contrave on 5/31/17 and so far so good, I can honestly say with prepping my healthy meals and snacks I do not over eat and actually had to force myself to eat lunch today. I haven&#039;t experienced any of the above mentioned symptoms was only nauseous for a quick second until I popped a piece of gum in my mouth. My water intake has increased and I haven&#039;t craved any Pepsi&#039;s or sweets that I usually had to have 3-4 times a day, and the good thing is my insurance covered it at 100% so I&#039;m glad it seems to be working for me right now. I will give it 30 days and post my weight loss but as of right now it works for me.""",10.0,24
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""While noticing at the time I was taking lyrica I was itching a lot so I found out that one of the side effects was itching and hives. I spoke to my Dr., and he said he was decreasing my dose. After about 3 days, the itching got worse, so I took my self off, against my doctors wishes. I started noticing red spots and my head, arms and back wouldn&#039;t stop itching. I got Benadryl and after 20 days, the itching is still here, but not as much as when I was taking lyrica. If I were you, I&#039;ll stay as far away from that drug, as you can.... I&#039;m going back to gabpapentin""",1.0,42
Venlafaxine,Hot Flashes,"""I was prescribed Effexor for fibromyalgia.  Not only did it not help the fibromyalgia, but it restarted the menopausal hot flashes that had been under control.  In doing research for fibromyalgia, I discovered that it can cause hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms to be more intense in women with fibromyalgia.  """,1.0,46
Paxil,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""Has changed my entire life. Only side effect is delayed orgasm""",10.0,37
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on this for 4 days ..I am so sick not sure if I am going to be able to stay on it . Sugar levels are good""",6.0,16
Everolimus,Breast Cance,"""Although the medication did effectively treat my cancer the side effects were so severe that I decided to discontinue use of the drug and try an alternate treatment. Skin rash started on my hands initially and spread to my entire body causing severe itching and scratching which led to something looking like opened bug bites all over. Severe gum irritation described by my dental hygienist as your gums are flapping in the wind, also red swollen gums which caused me to be unable to eat anything not soft. Lost 10 lbs the first two months. Also projectile vomiting, diahrea and nausea. At three months I found it had made me diabetic and raised my triglycerides to over 500.  That&#039;s when I opted to stop treatment.""",2.0,11
Contrave,Obesity,"""I am on my 4th week of contrave. Taking two pills in the morning and two at night. I am 5 feet tall and started at 173 lbs. I have lost 6lbs. I have had sharp  stomach pain. Mainly after eating a big meal, which I haven&#039;t done since I realize that it only happened when eating too much.
I haven&#039;t had any nausea even when taking my pills on an empty stomach. I don&#039;t think about food as much. But I can&#039;t really say that I am no long hungry. I have deceased my portion size and I am not starving all the time. I have been constipated, which is a new thing for me. I think it&#039;s because I haven&#039;t been drinking as much water as I should, even though my mouth feels like cotton. I have had very strange dreams, Not scary in a boogeyman kinda of way, tho""",6.0,17
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""Was on this for a month... i went mental!! I was less anxious but the side effect were really....really bad.  I was extremely depressed and aggressive! I was itchy all over but no rashes and had an awful headache that tramadol couldn&#039;t even touch!!! Went to wedding and spent most of the time in the bathroom just to avoid people. Personally if a GP suggests this drug to you I would say no, GOD NO! But this only from my own experience. I&#039;m now on Prozac and diazepam because it messed me up so much. Looking forward to some normality in my head!""",1.0,6
Percocet,Pain,"""Great relief and only noticed side effects were drowsiness and slight appetite loss.""",10.0,5
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had mirena for 3 months and loved it until it came out on its own! I immediately had it replace and it was horrible! My hair fell out, I would have 5 day long migraines, I could feel it when sitting, I was an emotional wreck! I went back in to my doctor who talked me into keeping it, making me feel like I was over reacting and my options of birth control were limited due to having migraines. A month later I broke and couldn&#039;t take it anymore, I called a new doctor and scheduled removal. Upon removal my doctor broke the strings! My mirena had embedded itself into my cervix in just a few short months! Please think twice about this! I feel like doctors may be getting perks from the manufacturer for pushing IUDs so hard.""",1.0,7
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""First experience with BV was a nightmare just because of the odor and discharge alone. I was scared because I didn&#039;t know where or how I even contracted it. I was a freshman in college and on campus the OBGYN prescribed me Clindamycin. I had no symptoms, just the same metallic taste as the Metronidazole. By the second day it was gone. I had unprotected sex and BV came right back :( a few months passed by and I finally went to get treated &amp; they gave me Metronidazole. Now I&#039;m on my second prescription of the Met. I&#039;m on day 2 and hopefully this time BV will vanish.""",2.0,3
Effexor,Depression,"""I wanted to be happy and better liked all around.   Well, depression subsided, was able to apply for jobs, handled my father&#039;s death better than I should have (numb.)  Landed a job with the post office,  thought Effexor was sent from the heavens.  Wrong!   Gave me severe blurred vision.  I first thought that maybe I needed new glasses.  So, I told myself I&#039;d make that my first priority when I get my first check from the post office.   Well, I was hired for a job that requires driving.   Needless to say, I lost my job immediately after I had gotten the job due to unable to see things (curbs, street signs, license plates)  clearly.  Been off for over a month, and vision remains blurred.  Have reapplied at PO, no call backs.""",1.0,10
Sotalol,Atrial Fibrillation,"""In my experience, you have to give your body a chance to adapt to Sotalol. You my experience some side effects, but they will usually subside over a period of time.""",10.0,42
Ultram,Chronic Pain,"""I started ultram a little over a month ago and am impressed with the lack of side effects. I also noticed it helps with my moods..maybe having less pain just makes me happier. Ive had spinal injections and am using ultram to hold me over until I get my next set. I do take it every 4-6 hours""",8.0,34
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve only been on this med for a few days. I couldn&#039;t sleep in the  hospital so my doc prescribed seroquel. I normally am an insomniac  anyway. It did help...too much. I&#039;m only on 25mg but I can&#039;t seem to wake up in the morning. I can sleep for 10 hours at a time, wake up and then I&#039;m dizzy and lightheaded. When I go back to work, I have to have my wits about me and on register by 6 am. I can&#039;t seem to wake up with this. Also, I don&#039;t feel comfortable with it treating many disorders that I don&#039;t have.""",10.0,30
Depo-Provera,Amenorrhea,"""I have a really hard time taking estrogen birth control and I decided to get the Depo shot. After reading the reviews I was so scared I canceled my appointment to get it. After thinking about it I decided to just go ahead with it and see what happens. I&#039;ve been on it a little more than 3 weeks and I&#039;ve noticed that I am a little more tired and I have some pimples that are starting to go away. Other than that I haven&#039;t had any spotting, tender breasts, sex-drive changes, etc. Usually before my period I eat non-stop and have cravings and it&#039;s nice to not have that! I will write again to update how it&#039;s going in a few weeks. I wanted to let people know not to be terrified. It may work for you and if it doesn&#039;t just don&#039;t get another shot.""",9.0,46
Prednisone,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I&#039;m 47 years old. Was diagnosed with rheumatoid  arthritis about four months ago when I was having severe pain in my left hand. Was put on prednisone which made me feel horrible. I weaned myself off of it and since then my arthritic pain has increased by 100%.  I also have polycystic kidney disease and hypothyroidism. I&#039;m very leery about starting any kind of biologic because of this. Has anyone found any relief with supplemental treatments.""",3.0,8
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I had the Mirena inserted about 8 weeks ago.  I have had on and off bleeding (more on) but it&#039;s starting to stop now.  I gained 4-5 lbs, but it&#039;s mostly bloating.  I am told by my doctor that this will go away after my body gets used to the hormones.  I feel great on it and will take the 4-5 lbs for feeling that much better!""",9.0,13
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had my nexplanon implant in for 7 months now. No period, no weight gain, no side effects at all it&#039;s been great! I highly recommend it. The reason why I chose this is I&#039;m awful with remembering to take birth control pills and this birth control keeps me safe for 4 years no need to worry about a thing. It was a quick procedure as well didn&#039;t hurt at all and site healed quickly for me.""",10.0,6
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""Well I took this to help get the pipes moving when they hadn&#039;t for a few days on a camping trip. First night back at home and I took of them with a lot of water  at 11:30 pm.  Within 2 hours the GI cramping started, and continued and got progressively worse, sweats, nausea. The pipes moving sound loud rumbles started at about 4 am and continued through about 5 pm.  It was awful.. awful. Colonoscopy prep was better. I don&#039;t think I&#039;ll use this product again. I would not reccomend this to anyone.""",4.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I started OE today, and I don&#039;t any signs or symptoms yet. It really doesn&#039;t feel like its there so I&#039;m constantly touching my butt cheek to feel for the outline of the patch just making sure its still there lol. But I&#039;ll admit, I&#039;m breaking the rules. I didn&#039;t start within 24 hrs of my period or 1st Sun after period starts. I&#039;m a virgin but my period is late so I just started it anyways.
I&#039;m hoping for the bigger chest and weight loss everyone seems to be boasting about lol 
When I initially placed it onto my right butt cheek, i did feel some light, not really cramping, but more like sore muscle pulled something type of feeling on my right, lower back but it passed after about 20 min. It wasn&#039;t really anything noticeable.""",10.0,6
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""This antibiotic did horrible for me, it gives me bad migraines even though i drink a ton of water with it, I&#039;m on the second day and have a horrible migraine my spine hurts to walk, server leg cramps, joint pain too.. it&#039;s awful.. i will know now to never take this again... my body did not react well. the side effects are not worth it... next time i will be sure to tell my doctor to never prescribe me this again!""",1.0,21
Olanzapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I take gabapentin, and when I started it, I felt like I had finally found the miracle..but after a year it quit working. After this recent stay in the psych unit, My Doctor put me on Zyprexa 5mgs in the am, 10 mgs at night and it has been a Godsend..I feel so even, I sleep soundly, and wake up without no hangover, ready to take on the world. I have been eating like a pig, but I&quot;m working on controlling that, and eating fruit and yogurt vs. cinnamon rolls and candy...The only drawback is I fear one day it will stop working. Overall, gabapentin and Zyprexa have been lifesavers!""",10.0,46
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was on this for about a year and everything was great. Then I went off it for about 5 years (did not take anything else in place of Alesse). I then went back on for about 6 months. After the first month, I started having severe external itch, got tested for yeast infection but it wasn&#039;t it. For 5 months I woke up 2-3 times every night with unbearable itch. I went off the pill and noticed right away the symptoms were much milder. Within 2 months I&#039;m completely normal again.

I don&#039;t know what&#039;s different between 5 years ago and now but something is definitely different.""",5.0,7
Butrans,Chronic Pain,"""Chronic back pain/three back surgeries. Medicine is only mildly useful. I have breakthrough pain every time I have to walk more than two or three minutes.  I was told I shouldn&#039;t need anything besides this medicine, but that is NOT true. I am also having a skin reaction at the patch site. Before being given this medicine, I reminded my doctor that I have a problem with most bandage adhesives (only paper tape works), but she said this wouldn&#039;t be a problem. Wrong....I am getting blisters.""",5.0,53
Singulair,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I have been on cortisteroids for about 10 years due to asthma and allergies, many times bronchitis and pneumonia. Asthma very bad this year and have increased use of Symbicort up to 8 inhalations per day, usually 4, no better so doctor prescribed Singular on Monday and 4 days later feeling somewhat clearer but producing more sputum, itchy and trouble resting very hyper.  I will try to stay on it for another 7 days to see if it settles as per the pharmacist. """,2.0,43
Spinosad,Head Lice,"""After the OTC medications did not work on my daughter AT ALL, we finally went to the doctor. He suggested two &quot;no nit-combing&quot; medications, Natroba and Sklice. The reason I didn&#039;t take her to the doctor in the first place was because I care very much about the safety of chemicals I put on my little girl&#039;s skin, so unapologetically, I put this doc to the test with 101 questions about the two. Fortunately, he seemed very knowledgeable about them both (as he should) and I learned that Natroba is the ONLY prescription out there that is not systemically absorbed in the skin and is safe for mothers who may be pregnant applying the product (which I was at the time) so this was huge to me. I went with Natroba and will never use anything else.""",10.0,20
Diclofenac,Back Pain,"""I had severe upper back pain. I took this tab, one a day for a week. I would&#039;nt say it&#039;s works great but it surely makes your pain bearable!!.""",8.0,21
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""First I&#039;m going to begin this by saying it works. I had unprotected sex on the 29th of September. It was my first time and he did not go all the way but I was still scared! I took the pill 25-28 hours after and didn&#039;t notice any pain or anything, only brown discharge which freaked me out thinking it was implantation bleeding. Also, just so you know I took the off beat brand of plan b, which scared me even more that I thought it wouldn&#039;t work since it wasn&#039;t the correct brand name, lol. Until the 4th night after taking the pill. I went to lay day to go to sleep and was up almost all night with cramps and achy legs. I woke up on the 5th day after taking the pill and notice blood dripping down my leg! Don&#039;t freak out like I did!""",10.0,4
Armour Thyroid,Underactive Thyroid,"""I took Armour for 12 years and it worked great.  Then they pulled it off the market for several years to reformulate it.  

It costs about 4 times as much and doesn&#039;t work for me at all.  Hair loss and makes me extremely agitated.

I switched to Nature Throid but now Express Scripts is out of that.  I am hoping NP Thyroid works.

Maybe Big Pharma be taken down by good government regulations so they can&#039;t  make all the rules for those of us who need medication.""",2.0,5
Phenazopyridine,Dysuria,"""After a successful surgical removal of kidney stone, it felt like I was urinating pieces of glass. This medication was a God send in pain reduction and fear of urinating. Motrin worked and I didn&#039;t need narcotic pain relievers at all.""",9.0,7
Lyza,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I use to have the mirena for 3 years but during the 3rd year I started having side effects so I got the Lyza pill because I have migraines. I started in October 2016 and I&#039;m always bleeding I&#039;ll stop bleeding for a week and then start bleeding again my cramps are worse I get really depressed idk what to do -  I don&#039;t want kids right now I&#039;m married """,4.0,12
Reclipsen,Birth Control,"""Not very happy with what this is doing to my body. I was prescribed Reclipsen and I&#039;m now in my second month and symptoms have gotten worse. These include: Swollen, tender breasts (which I wouldn&#039;t mind except for I have fibrocystic breast making even hugging my husband painful), severe fatigue (I thought it might have been the Texas heat but it&#039;s gotten worse even since it has cooled down), SUPER decreased sex drive (I guess that&#039;s a good form of birth control), and hard to lose any weight! These symptoms maybe be magnified since I have a preexisting hormonal problem. Hopefully I can get on something else soon!""",2.0,13
Cymbalta,Depression,"""After 5 years on Cymbalta, I cannot say enough about its effectiveness. I really can&#039;t speak to the claims of pain relief, but as far as depression and anxiety, it&#039;s the best I can recommend. The insurance has tried several times to get my Dr to prescribe Celexa, or Effexor, but neither work like Cymbalta. Initially, I was a little spacy, and jittery, but those went away with time. I&#039;d hate to have to pay for it as is. But, overall, I&#039;d rather not take anything than to have to switch.""",10.0,72
Belviq,Obesity,"""Started Belviq a little over 4 weeks ago.   Tried Phentermine in the past and I would lose weight but also not sleep.  
Belviq has been awesome.  I have lost 10lbs in 4 weeks.  I have Hashimoto&#039;s disease so even at that slower rate I am elated!  I can diet for months and not lose any.  
Do get dry mouth and a little sleepy at times but I am usually not hungry and have to remind myself to eat.  I am full with less food and don&#039;t have the &quot;I have to have right now&quot; cravings.  Pretty awesome.""",10.0,69
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""It makes my stomach cramp and haven&#039;t lost as much weight as I had hoped""",5.0,12
Prednisolone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""ENT prescribed me 1 x 25mg daily for 10 days to treat tinnitus, in case it was caused by a blocked Eustachian tube.  I had a very bad reaction to steroid.  I suffered from severe insomnia, depression and anxiety.  Psychologically, it caused me a lot of pain.  I started tapering off the Prednisolone after 7 days.  My ENT advised to just stop and not taper which concerned me as I was told to definitely taper so I tapered on my own by going down from 25mg -&gt; 12.5mg -&gt; 6.25mg.  I still suffered from the same psychological issues for 10 days afterwards.  Eventually my GP prescribed me Valium.  After taking 1 x 10mg valium, I found I returned to a normal psychological state (no anxiety, no depression and sleeping fine).  Tinnitus was not helped.""",1.0,3
Tramadol,ibromyalgia,"""With irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia, I try and take as few medicines as possible. Tramadol works great for me. Sometimes I will only take 1/2 a (50mg) pill and it will make a difference - less pain, a slight mood elevator, and NO irritable bowel problems.""",9.0,42
Tanzeum,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I am prediabetic.  My Doctor started me on Tanzeum and so far I have been nothing but sick! Body aches, diarrhea, and vomiting for 6 days and counting!""",2.0,10
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I tolerated the Suprep better than the Moviprep. The taste was much better. I mixed it with Sprite then drank the 32 oz. of water after. Moviprep made me sick for 3 days after the procedure and I wasn&#039;t cleared out good enough, so, my gastro gave me the Suprep and it worked much better. I have to repeat it in 5 years, so, I am going to ask for the Suprep again.""",10.0,24
Copper,Birth Control,"""I had Paraguard implanted in June 2016. I immediately got a yeast infection; which I hadn&#039;t had one in about 10 years. After that, it seemed to cause yeast infections almost monthly. The worst part about having it was that it caused longer periods and very heavy bleeding. My periods went from about 5 days to 8-9 days. It was heavy bleeding all 8-9 days. I use menstrual cups and before paraguard, I never leaked even on my heaviest days. I had to change my menstrual cup 3-4 times a day and wear a panty liner to prevent ruining my panties and pants from embarrassing leaks. I felt the heavy bleeding was holding me back from things like working out. Had it removed and went back on the mini pill. Periods are normal again.""",4.0,0
Lubiprostone,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Before taking Amitizia I had stomach pain every single time I ate, suffered from severe constipation, have gas and bloating. I take 24 mg twice a day and my pain has completely diminished, but I still have severe constipation and still get bloated every time I eat. The medicine does help, but not completely. """,7.0,35
Paliperidone,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""I am a victim of bad diagnosis my brain scan has revealed a normal brain I have suffered from concussion which has led to irritable behaviour nothing else.
My medical practioner is not honest as I am 62 years old and this drug is not indicated for my age
I have had differences with my family and disputes in property which has led to unethical relations to force this treatment on me.
It&#039;s voluntary to go to psychiatric institutions but I have been forced into it.
In the past I was treated with clozapine which led to tumors in my stomach and bone pain. I have also been treated with olanzapine which caused insulin resistant diabetes
I have treated side effects with citrus peels and high doses of vitamins for diabetes and tibetan medicine for tumors""",1.0,3
Fluticasone / salmeterol,"Asthma, Maintenance","""After years of asthma I actually have thrown away full expired bottles of my fast acting inhaler because I DON&#039;T NEED THEM NOW THAT I HAVE ADVAIR. I tried  to stop it once and noticed the difference, one dose first thing in the morning and I am good for the whole day.""",10.0,32
TriNessa,,"""Trinessa was an awful experience for me. I wasn&#039;t on it very long until I started having bad side effects. I had vaginal itching, mood swings, depression and increase in acne. After experiencing depression I soon quit taking it and my period started. Trinessa had also caused my period symptoms to be much worse.""",1.0,1
Propranolol,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;m a 61 year old man, I took Inderal LA 60mg for a year. For about 8 months it worked well, migraines would start and then go away after 5 to minutes. It caused me to gain 15 pounds even with dieting and exercise, it also causes ED but I was able to fix that with 5mg Cialis. In the last 2 months It has stopped preventing the migraines and causes problems with fatigue and at times shortness of breath, and the Cialis is no longer working (a big problem as far as I am concerned and my girlfriend too). It never stopped migraines caused by food triggers of which I have many.""",3.0,8
Latuda,Schizophrenia,"""I have been taking this medication for 2 years now. First year, it worked like a wonder pill. Minimal side effects such as nausea and drowsiness after in jesting it. Some times I would have a feeling of impending doom like if my life was going to end after I took the pill. Later this medicine turned out horrible. I don&#039;t know what a night sleep is. It causes me severe insomnia. I feel always tired even after sleeping 15 hours.  I&#039;m suffering from a severe depression from this medicine. It makes me irritable and angry. It drains me of motivation.  The only thing I can say good about this medicine, is that it has caused me no weight gain whatsoever. This medication drains me from being able to live life.""",6.0,17
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""Been taking for about two days and it seems to be working, but the side effects are terrible I feel tired and have a headache and pains in my chest area. Make sure to drink water and don&#039;t lie down for 10 minutes after taking it.""",8.0,8
Linzess,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I took one 140 mcg capsule and within 20 minutes got cramps. I had severe watery diarrhea that literally shot out of me for almost 2 hours. It scared the hell out of me. I would compare it to the bowel prep before a colonoscopy. Never again.""",1.0,20
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""Day two my kidney is not killing me .Able to go to the bathroom no burning feel so much better. 7 day supply Macrobid 100 mg one every 12 hours no side effects just a bad taste in my mouth""",10.0,26
Methadone,Pain,"""I have suffered from chronic pain for several years. I have a significant case of Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, A bulging disc pressing against nerve&#039;s, alot of nerve damage, three bad discs in neck, Osteoarthritis in both knee&#039;s (possible surgery on both per MRI and Orthopaedic Surg.), and Fibromyalgia. Like many other&#039;s I have been on almost everything from Oxycontin, Oxycodone, MS Contin, Dilaudid, Opana Er, Nucynta, Fentanyl Patches, etc. My doctor mentioned Methadone a few times, and I declined. I finally said yes, and I&#039;m so glad I did. I take 10 mg 3 times a day. I may ask if I can take it 4 times a day, and I think it will be great. """,10.0,119
Verapamil,Migraine Prevention,"""I have suffered with severe migraines since 2008 and had been on so many different medications to try to control them, with many either not working or causing horrible side effects. In 2013 my neurologist finally put me on Verapamil Hydrochloride 240mg and these worked for a while but I actually found that I was still getting migraines and eye pain, So we cut it down to 120mg and 50mg of armitriplyline and again I found the pain was still there. I then stopped taking the amitriptyline and only took verapamil 120mg. I have not looked back since as verapamil has been amazing and haven&#039;t had a migraine at all (unless I forget to take my tablet) Obviously it is different for everyone, But this has been my God send!""",10.0,81
Bisacodyl,Bowel Preparation,"""Taken 2 bisacodyl one night next morning and again that night. Wow second night was awake from 4am till 12pm clearing my bowels.  Severe cramping pain. Slight sick feeling and dizzy . Had procedure and bowel prep was perfect . Just wish the cramping n popping would now stop""",10.0,0
Zyprexa,Paranoid Disorde,"""Zyprexa worked really well in terms of removing the paranoia and the suspiciousness. Made me normal within a period of 2-3 weeks. The only problem I feel with regard to this medicine is the weight gain issue. I think this medicine in combination with mirtazapine has made me put on weight in a few weeks. Yes, and also my prolactin level was well above the normal range. In the starting this made me tired and I had problems waking up on time. Apart from these few side effects it is a really good anti-psychotic.""",7.0,27
Scopolamine,Motion Sickness,"""I&#039;ve used it 3 times now for deep sea fishing.  The first two times, it worked great - no motion sickness. The third time I used it, I almost died.  I threw up for 9 hours.  I was heaving so hard, all of the muscles in my torso are sore.  At the end, there was not even bile in my stomach and I was still heaving.  I had no problems after the patch was removed any of the three times I wore it.""",5.0,1
Guanfacine,ADHD,"""This has to be taken at least 3 weeks to see if it works/get adjusted  to the Body.  This has been a Transformation for my Little brother Age 6 still in kindergarden he used to be very moody and seemed to get very hyper all the time. I would recommend this med to anyone suffering from ADHD and other behavioural issues. Side effects seem to be tolerable and gets less by time has had mild headaches and vivid dreams.""",10.0,69
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""Onexton was my last resort before Accutane and I am SO glad my derm prescribed it to me. I had hormonal cysts that were painful and inflamed. I&#039;ve been on Onexton for six months and now I have no acne at all. I feel like I tried everything and this was the only thing that worked for me. Your skin does need time to adjust to it because it&#039;s a powerful medication, so make sure you&#039;re only using a small amount at first. I like to mix mine with moisturizer and apply at the same time. Seriously has been a lifesaver.""",10.0,14
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the paraguard for 10 yrs and it is the best birth control decision made. I&#039;ve only encountered a couple heavy periods a year but not bad at all. I wouldn&#039;t switch it for any other birth control.""",10.0,1
Ephedrine / guaifenesin,Cold Symptoms,"""Couldn&#039;t breath and Doctor wasn&#039;t open. This medicine helped me breath again in minutes :). Reason I couldn&#039;t breath is complications from upper respiratory infection. So happy pharmacy suggested this.""",10.0,9
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Nexplanon for 2 years and 1 month. It has worked perfectly on not letting me get pregnant, but I almost don&#039;t get my period, and once I thought I had it and it was here for one day. Then the next time it came and lasted 21 days. I really have no complaints with the period thing, but now I always have severe migraines, sudden nausea, breast pain, almost no desire to be intimate and my mood swings are unpredictable and just as bad.""",8.0,11
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I love this birth control. I was on the pill for 3 years, but when I moved in with my boyfriend I did not want to risk anything. So, I got Nexplanon and I have now had it for 2 years. The insertion was painless, and the healing was almost immediate. I have not gained any weight on it. My period is not consistent, but I don&#039;t usually get cramps and it is typically light. I will be off for about 2-3 months, and then will have a light period for about a month, the brownish blood. I trust this with my life, obviously, and I have not had any scares. I am a working, full-time college student and I really needed a birth control that I did not have to worry about, and this is it.""",9.0,7
Enbrel,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I only wish the shot lasted the whole 7 days, I find I start hurting again after day 5 of having my shot.""",9.0,32
Tambocor,Ventricular Tachycardia,"""I have been on Flecainide since 2008 for Afib and I am very pleased. I would suggest trying this before a Defibulator or letting them do Ablation.""",10.0,21
Jolivette,Birth Control,"""First I want to remind everyone that we all react differently to medications. If I would have gone off these reviews I wouldn&#039;t have ever started taking this birth control let alone any of them.  I have been on it a month now. The first week I had very high anxiety levels which was difficult to push through but after 10 days it subsided.  I do notice I am bloated pretty much all the time but with time I hope that will pass as well. I have had mild cramps every now and then. Otherwise I am fine. Don&#039;t let bad reviews scare you off. I would recommend this pill.""",8.0,15
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m sad that I&#039;m switching to another pill as I have been on Ortho tricyclen for so many years. No mood swings, no PMS, no depression, I feel the same every day. My complexion has never been so clear.  Very light periods, no cramping.""",9.0,6
Macrobid,Bladder Infection,"""After reading the reviews of Macrobid, I was terrified to take it. As a person with severe acid reflux and irritable bowel syndrome, I was scared that I would have all these terrible experiences that people were describing. However, all of my doses were taken with a COMPLETE meal and I did not suffer from any side effects except for a slight headache.""",9.0,63
Gabapentin,Pain,"""Babygirl, im with ya! Im in extreme pain every minute of everyday! My young son doesnt deserve this either! I am on 900 mg gabapentin 3 times a day as well as 25mg vicodin. These help but pain is always there. Today the gabapentin is not working at all and the vicodin only takes the edge off! I feel for anybody that lives with pain day to day. Whats the answer? Im still searching! Dont give up. This can be overcome. I dont know your condition but if you need to talk let me know!!""",6.0,38
Clonazepam,Night Terrors,"""My night terrors have completely ceased.  My anxiety during the day is greatly diminished.  I do feel slightly drugged but the trade off is worth it.""",9.0,30
Copper,Birth Control,"""Unbalanced ph the entire time""",4.0,4
Qsymia,Obesity,"""I will warn you that if you already have a history of depression and you have a depressive episode while on this medication, it will be 10x worse. Do NOT take that lightly. Have a good support system and tread lightly if you do choose to take this medication with a depressive history.

The topiramate part of Qsymia made me have extreme mood shifts, from the first time I took it. I continually noticed short attention span, memory recall and retention issues, and other problems.

Very effective for me, regarding appetite control. No cravings, when I used to have many. I did not shed significant poundage, only about 15 pounds in 3 months, but it was enough for me to want to continue on the medication - also, I was not exercising, due to my job""",7.0,16
Viorele,Birth Control,"""Kariva and Viorele are LITERALLY the same thing people.""",7.0,1
Cyclosporine,Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca,"""I suffered with severe dry eyes for years.  I was developing corneal ulcers and tons of dry spots.  It was hard to wear contact lenses.  My optometrist had me see an opthalmologist, and she put me on Restatis.  Three months later, I had my check-up and the corneal ulcer is healed (left a small scar), and all the dry spots are gone.  She has cleared me to try to wear contact lenses again.  I actually feel tears when I blink.  So far, this medication has been a godsend for me.  I tested negative for Sjogrens.""",10.0,34
Pristiq,Depression,"""I have been taking 50mg Pristiq for 3 days.  I can&#039;t believe the difference I felt within the first 24 hours.  My depression and anxiety have eased.  My body aches and pains have subsided.  I hope you will try this medicine. I haven&#039;t felt this normal in years!""",8.0,47
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""This Drysol changed my life! I would absolutely recommend to everyone who deals with excessive sweating. I knew sweating was a problem for me when I used to sweat in the cold while not working out. Being nervous/heat/physicial activity made it so much worse. I think people around me noticed my problem as well but were polite enough not to mention it. Within 2 uses my sweating was gone, now I barely do any maintenance, maybe once a month and there is no sweat at all. Thank you so much Drysol! Also, didn&#039;t notice any side effects.""",10.0,9
Quetiapine,Depression,"""I have depression with anxious disitress.My extremely racing thoughts would typically whip me up into a panicky state, sometimes with outbursts of irrational anger. Seroquel XR works fantastically to ease that racing mind, to a more &#039;normal&#039;and useful pace. Side effects are virtually absent: the XR doesn&#039;t floor me like immediate release Seroquel did. I can function and think well. Seroquel XR is a good medicine. It also helps with my depression.""",10.0,26
Gianvi,Birth Control,"""I have been on Gianvi for 8 months now. At first I was an emotional wreck, like almost all the reviews on here, but after your body gets used to the added hormone it does go away. It took about 3 months for the acne to go away also. After about the 3 month mark Gianvi was perfect for me. I have no bloating when my period starts, my period is perfectly on schedule, less cramping and bleeding than before, no more migraines, and no mood swings. Its almost like I&#039;m not even on my period anymore. But, as someone said before, you have to try it to know if it&#039;ll work for you.""",10.0,9
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I gave Belviq a 6 rating because my weight has been fluctuating between 180 - 185, it was usually towards the higher end.  Recently my Doc put me on Metformin as well because my blood sugar is slightly out of the normal range.  After I started the Metformin, my weight has remained in the low end of that range. I will say that after starting the 2 week trial (i&#039;m almost at the end) my portions are getting smaller and I do feel fuller faster.  Cravings are still there but it is getting easier to deal with. I try to stick to sugar free portion controlled desserts, like pudding.  I don&#039;t expect to get mind blowing results on a two week trial, so I&#039;m willing to get a 90 day supply and see how things go.  I hope I can get over the 180 hump.""",6.0,1
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""Perfect.  I saw results in the first use. I am not exaggerating. Within 3 days, I could wear tight, grey T-shirts with NO marks. I never even imagined that would be possible. It had gotten to the point where I could only wear white or black T-shirts. I can now wear whatever I want. It is a dabber that you dab on your armpits at night then wash off in the morning. It is a little uncomfortable at first, but if you truly sweat as much as I did, you will know that 15 minutes of discomfort at night is worth being able to finally take off that sweater covering your marks and not being embarrassed and holding back for the whole day. In fact, Drysol is so strong I have had to cut back to using it every other day. You will be amazed with your results.""",10.0,12
Armour Thyroid,Underactive Thyroid,"""I&#039;ve been on Armour for over 3 months now, and my TSH and T4 levels are only getting worse. I go to the Doctor every 3 weeks to have my blood drawn and there has been no improvement!  Every time I go to the Doctor they keep having to up the dosage 30mg, and each increase I feel worse and worse.  My hair has fallen out, I feel lethargic and achy all over, I can&#039;t sleep at night and when I finally do get to sleep I wind up staying in bed for 13 hours!  I have no energy. """,1.0,48
Pantoprazole,Duodenal Ulce,"""I was recently hospitalized for 4 days with a duodenal ulcer. They ran PROTONIX through an IV--I was in miserable pain..Within 2 days, No Problems, and I could eat again. I&#039;m now on 40mg 2x day, and soon decreasing to 1. It REALLY works, with No side effects!""",10.0,53
Prolia,Osteoporosis,"""The Prolia is helping with my bone density.  I am allergic to Actinol, Boniva, Envista etc.  I have taken my third shot three weeks ago.  I have experienced blisters between my toes, the bottom of my feet peeling off, rash, small pinpoint red dots on my skin, a cough, stomach discomfort, bleeding sores on my face and my cholesterol has gone up the the highest point of my life!  I have also gained 10 pounds that are almost impossible to lose.  I&#039;ll see what my cholesterol level is in another 6 months.  I believe it should be down by then.""",10.0,96
Nebivolol,High Blood Pressure,"""I recently began taking Bystolic. Other then cervical facet injections, it&#039;s the only variation as far as medicines go. It lowered by hypertension in a day which was off the charts! I get episodes of nausea that are short-lived without warning. But here&#039;s my main issue, of which is somewhat bothersome.  My libido has increased SEVERELY! I&#039;m a married 38/F and typically it&#039;s an occasional thing that would happen when intended. It is a drastic change! I am curious if anyone else has had this issue or has any idea why this is happening to me? Thanks!""",10.0,28
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""Not the most effective. It did tone down my hypomania a little bit. I normally get depressive episodes at a set time every year, and lamotrigine pushed it a bit later than it would have been. Besides that, it didn&#039;t do much; I&#039;m still having severe depressive episodes that lead to suicidality. No side effects on its own, but I&#039;ve noticed that it seems to magnify the side effects of other drugs if I take both (e.g., if I take a drug that makes me drowsy, lamotrigine makes me more drowsy; if I take a drug that makes me nauseous, lamotrigine makes me more nauseous, etc.). All in all I&#039;m pretty neutral on this drug. It&#039;s not great, but not bad.""",5.0,15
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Had mine placed in March, it was very painful but what the heck  5 years to not worry put me at ease. I work two jobs and I run 5 miles a day 5 times a week and at night I do weights and on the weekends I burn 1200 calories on my cross trainer every  Saturday and Sunday. I watch what I eat. I&#039;ve been the same size since high school. I am 45. I noticed a belly coming on and now I am size 13  I have gained 25 plus pounds and this is unexplainable. Massive headaches, back pains. Now my hair is starting to fall out. Some memory loss and at night I break out in heat sweats and can&#039;t sleep or am so groggy I have to drink coffee. Non stop Migraines which make me nauseated.   I have been healthy and active since my mid 30&#039;s getting out Monday.""",3.0,20
Chlordiazepoxide,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""I was a very heavy drinker for 7 years. It got to the point to where I was drinking 18-24 beers a night. I would drink right after I would wake up because I&#039;d be shaking. Decided I needed to stop. Went to my doctor and he gave me Librium. He told me I can take up to 300mg a day. I took 125mg each day for 3 days. This medicine worked wonders. I had virtually no withdrawal whatsoever during the 3 days. I recommend this to anyone that wants to quit drinking without going to a detox center.""",10.0,58
Valium,Meniere's Disease,"""I&#039;ve suffered with Meniere&#039;s/vestibular neuritis for over 37 years and it has cast a dark shadow over my quality of life.  The only medicine that has helped me to live with the episodes (loss of balance, vertigo, dis-equilibrium) has been valium.  Because valium suppresses the central nervous system, it helps me to cope.""",10.0,52
Copaxone,Multiple Sclerosis,"""This medication has greatly reduced my Multiple Sclerosis attacks. It has really helped me in that respect.""",9.0,46
Abilify,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""So far I would recommend taking this at night.  Instead of having insomnia it made me very sleepy.""",8.0,9
Atenolol,Anxiety,"""I started taking atenolol (25 mg) right after Thanksgiving for heart palpitations. When I saw the Dr he said I had sinus tachycardia, but I also have severe panic disorder. I can tell a big difference. I will have a palpitation every now and then but my resting heart rate is down. I haven&#039;t noticed that my anxiety is down so I still take my .25 xanax when I need it. I also haven&#039;t noticed any side effects other than a little dizziness and a little chest tightness. Its kind of been a life saver because my palpitations would put me in a panic attack. I would recommend this to anyone that would benefit from it.""",8.0,25
Ampyra,Multiple Sclerosis,"""It has definitely helped majorly with my arm function,  my husband can tell and I can too, if I have no pills left or haven&#039;t taken them, my arms go around a little like gummy then. When I did a lot of walking, didn&#039;t care how fast I was, just happy to even be able to do it.""",10.0,50
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Tried it ... suggest when one are not so tired from work, take it will perform better than having a tiring day and takes it. Well, it does had great effect on it. As a 44yo man, I tried it on one day as I do not have a lot of work in the morning. Meet gf in the mid afternoon after 2 hours of food consumption as instructed.. great work out with my girl. Have 3 times within an hour plus and I still wana keep going for fourth shot but my girl already burn out... I believe a good rest before work out do wonders""",9.0,4
Skelaxin,Muscle Spasm,"""Couldn&#039;t make it without it. I had a broken neck and torn ligaments 30 years ago.""",10.0,19
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""I&#039;m currently on day 6 of not smoking. Day 3 was the worst day of all but I stayed busy and worked through it. Quitting smoking isn&#039;t easy. I tried everything on my own and almost quit trying until my doctor gave me the Bupropion. 

Bupropion has helped tremendously but I still went through withdrawals and  I still had to apply the effort to want to quit and do my part to say no to the cravings, and i have to work through the emotional side of day 3 and finding new things to do with my free time. 
Once you make it past day 3 everyday gets easier and easier. You just have to be determined you want to quit then work to achieve your goal.""",9.0,24
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I was on this for awhile, then I started to break out with zits uncontrollably like I was a teenager again.  NOT my cup of tea.""",6.0,2
Rapaflo,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Yes, it helped my urinary flow but the dry ejaculation and lower sex drive are a deal breaker for me! I&#039;m going back to Flomax or using nothing. I really like sex!""",5.0,52
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""I have severe anxiety and have been taking Gabapentin for a week, gradually building up to 3 x 300mg a day. Within an hour of taking it I notice a heady, slightly drunk sensation and feel a little &#039;high&#039;, but this passes and I&#039;m finding my thoughts are more organized, I have more energy and I can get more things done. Because I&#039;m more active during the day, I am sleeping better and longer at night. My heart is no longer continually racing, and my chest pains have diminished. Another good thing is that these tablets do not make you feel desensitized, or like a zombie. All in all I would say these are definitely working for me.""",8.0,183
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""I&#039;m taking Flagyl for what I guess is a bacterial infection but I&#039;ve been taking it for a few days possibly even a week and I cant really tell a difference, all I know is that I have an inflamed colon and I&#039;m scheduled for a colonoscopy in December, I&#039;m taking 500mg three times a day for 14 days and sometimes I do miss a dose every now and again, could this be why I haven&#039;t noticed much change?? and I haven&#039;t experienced any side effects aside from feeling a little tired because i always take it after a meal, the only thing i have to complain about it is that its uncoated so it tastes pretty bad but if you just take a mouthful of drink first then drop the pill in it really helps with the taste. btw im only 17 years old""",5.0,25
Tamsulosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Only the brand Flomax works for me. After falling asleep on the seat a few times I switched to Flomax brand and it made all the difference in the world. If I DO wake up to pee, I pee. It&#039;s like having a 30-year-old prostate (not 65). But I can pee, whee!""",8.0,110
Sertraline,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I began taking Sertraline in November 2015. I struggled with major depression for years (age 15) I am now 23. I never accepted the fact I had depression and didn&#039;t want to &#039;depend&#039; on a tablet to make me happy then I reached a horrible point in my life, in a dark cave for no reason at all, all I was doing was crying and I couldn&#039;t understand why and I was scared of myself so I had to do something before I done something stupid so I went to the docs and she put me on these (other tablets I&#039;ve been on in the past were useless in my opinion) and I&#039;ve been on sertraline for a total of 10 months now and I&#039;ve only had a bad episode of &#039;being in a dark hole again but only for 2 days thankfully&#039; but none since (that was in February)""",9.0,7
Mononessa,Birth Control,"""Everybody&#039;s body absorbs differently. My body did not like Mononessa at all. I only lasted 3 days of this pill. I had an insane reaction, my doctor even told me she&#039;s never heard anything like it. My body had an insane panic attack as I was puking. My fingers and toes started to tighten and I could not move them, I had partial paralysis in my fingers and toes! I was crying and rocking back and forth. I never want to experience anything like it again. My body would wake me up every morning at 4:00AM to do this every time I took the pill. I was switched to the Yaz pill which was amazing! After the 4th year of taking it, my body got used to Yaz and now I am experiencing a lot of mood swings and my sex drive decreasing! Microgestin here I come!""",1.0,2
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;m approaching the third calendar shot for me and now that I have began to bleed unexpectedly, I&#039;ve taken the time to evaluate myself. Since beginning the Depo-Provera in February I&#039;ve noticed a series of uncontrollable headaches as well as a spike in my blood pressure. I was administered a better dosage of hydrochlorothiazide to reduce the effects of this blood pressure spike but immediately proceeding my dosage I started experiencing this unexpected bleeding. Taken a back by such abrupt change this makes me reflect on the changes my body has experienced throughout the short course being administered Depo. I had even began to experience anxiety here and there, not to mention fatigue. Later came the abdominal cramps and pains with vaginal adverse side effect.""",3.0,47
Metoprolol,Supraventricular Tachycardia,"""this medication almost took my life.  during the 6 years I was on it my cardiologist kept raising the  dose. I had difficulty standing on my feet, developed severe headaches, slurred speech and dark veiled vision. over time my fingers turned dark purple like grape juice. I reached the point where I could not sit up one morning without help. my daughter discovered my back was dark purple as well. the emergency room doctor took me off immediately stating a severe reaction.""",1.0,45
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I quit smoking using the patch and was smoke free for almost 12 years - I picked one up under an extreme amount of stress and eventually worked my way up to a pack a day - I was able to quit for a while with Chantix.. but I found after I stopping Chantix, I wasn&#039;t able to fight the urges and smoked again. In the past I would stop taking Chantix after I found out I was forgetting to take it and figured I was all set. Today is day 28 of taking Chantix again - 21 days smoke free. 
I found right away that I had to eat prior to taking Chantix to avoid stomach issues. The vivid dreams I am experiencing are &#039;awesome&#039; yes, I am pretty odd...but I love to read horror books and and nightmares are a bonus to me.""",9.0,16
Niacin / simvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""I experienced immediate results with lower cholesterol and lower triglicerides, NO side effects whatsoever.""",10.0,8
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I smoked for 30 yrs for many years it was almost 2 packs a day. I.eventually got down to a pack a day. Over the years I tried quitting, it worked for a month Or so. My new years resolution  like any other year, was to quit. I went to my Dr and told her I wanted to quit and that I would like to try chantix. Of course I was hesitant but on Jan 9,2015 I started taking it. This was on a Sunday. 4 days..Just 4 days later I smoked my last cigarette. It&#039;s been 9 months, and I feel great!  I finished the first 2 weeks of the Rx just for reassurance. I know after taking chantix, I will NEVER smoke again! 
Thank you Chantix!!""",10.0,22
Xulane,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 44 years old, I have 2 children and I don&#039;t want anymore (my husband had vasectomy 6 years ago) and I went on the patch to see if it would help with my hot flashes and night sweats.  I still have my period and thought having a little control over it would be nice, so I decided to give it a try.  I&#039;ve been on it for 4 months and I haven&#039;t had a hot flash or night sweat yet! I am so loving this patch!
However there have been other issues.....The 1st &amp; 2nd month I didn&#039;t experience any side effects. The 3rd month I had a period for 2 weeks even with the patch on and I lost 5 lbs.  And the 4th month I swear I&#039;m pregnant (but I&#039;m not), I can&#039;t stop eating, my breasts are HUGE and sore. I hope this doesn&#039;t last long, but again no hot flashes!""",8.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Wow.  Thank you for all your stories.  I thought I was alone on this insanity.  I&#039;m 41  years old now, I was 39 years when I got the Mirena.  Suggested to me by they gyno. I was referred to by the hospital as I went in  with such agony and after a few months of bleeding, fed up.  Always had ovarian cysts, normal, they tell me. I bleed all the time, like, my time of the month is when I don&#039;t bleed, which if I am a lucky gal, 2, 3 days in a row!  Had to get a polyp removed from my uterus, because, again, that seems normal. Oh yeah, Mirena is so great, you might not even have a period.  I&#039;m thinking this is too much to be true.  I could have no sex life before, you know bleeding all the time.  So, I&#039;m over a year with Mirena and still bleeding more than ever.""",1.0,0
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I have a number of bowel related issues: hemorrhoids, constipation, and constipation made even worse with Wellbutrin (antidepressant.) Sometimes I don&#039;t go for 5-7 days and I start to worry I have impacted bowels. I also recently started dieting and I go naturally every 7 days.

When I start to worry about not having a movement in awhile and the poop getting stuck or impacted, I take one of these babies before I sleep. In the morning I need to go!! I agree with others though that it can cause diarrhea like poop. It seems my poop starts normal at first, but then it turns to diarrhea. I think after the pill is done working with the first round, the effects are still there when there isn&#039;t food to work with, and it causes diarrhea.""",9.0,6
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""You don&#039;t even know it is working. You just feel better.""",10.0,48
Solifenacin,Urinary Incontinence,"""I was wearing continence pads and feeling so self conscious and miserable.  My incontinence is down to nerve failure from neuropathy. I am 43 and felt like my life was over. After 1 tablet my life changed. I have been on it for 6 months now and never have to wear a pad. Yes I have horrible dry mouth but I consider that a small price to pay to have my freedom back.""",10.0,91
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""It&#039;s currently 6am and I am sitting on the toilet with the worst intestinal cramps I have ever had in my life due to these tablets. I have been unable to pass normally for about 3 weeks now, due to a haemorrhoid, and I was prescribed these by my doctor. I take 2 before bed in an effort to get me going. And get me going it does - but it also wakes me up 3 hours beforehand with horrendous pains in my stomach and gives me such bad diarrhoea that I&#039;m scared to get off the toilet. """,8.0,32
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""This medicine will take care of your pain.""",10.0,41
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So I am using the Kroger brand cost 6.36 (Dearborn Michigan). I like it no burning took the itching away immediately! Thank God it just feel weird with slammy stuff in my vagina.""",8.0,0
Olmesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Felt great 2 hours after starting benicar, only had pre-hypretension but I needed something to help lower pressure. I hope I continue to feel as good as I do now.""",9.0,30
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I have suffered from cold sores since I was a toddler. It was miserable getting them several times a year as a child with no remedy. Just two+ weeks of misery and embarassment because those suckers would always sit right in the middle of my bottom lip. When abreva came out I was so desparate to try it and it works for me. If you use it the 2nd day of getting a cold sore , no it is not going to work as well because the virus is now going nice and strong. It will help with the pain and aggravation and will still help shorten its life span a bit but not as much as within the first 8hrs of getting one. I also use it in conjunction with vicks vapor rub. Sucker dies in under a week and def cuts a lot of the painful scab stage out!""",9.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Love the fact that I don&#039;t have periods!  However immediately after having it inserted, I started experiencing severe acne (I&#039;m 35) so this is seriously unacceptable.  It&#039;s so bad that it&#039;s all over my face, neck, chest, back and scalp.  Nothing works to get rid of it.  I went to a dermatologist and he prescribed several items for me none of which worked.  I have another appointment to go in a couple of days.  There is a medicine that apparently works (I did lots of research online) that&#039;s called spironolactone that&#039;s used for high blood pressure and acne as well as a few other things.  People say that if they&#039;re prescribed 100mg, it works and they have almost no pimples after a few months.""",3.0,16
Omeprazole,GERD,"""The VA prescribed this medication, have been using it for over a year, I found that Excessive Gas was experienced, also diarrhea, dizziness, bad headaches, when I stopped using this prescription the bad side effects went away. Now to find something that works for the GERD without all the bad side  effects""",3.0,12
Keppra,Epilepsy,"""After having seizures for reg every 8 days or so for 55 years on many different anticonvulsants, I was given Keppra, 3000mg daily and for the last 10 years have been free from seizures with no side effects whatever. This medication has changed my life around.""",10.0,28
Carisoprodol,None,"""I am sharing a painful experience actually. This is truthfully the closest to relief you will get for even more than one symptom...however long term use is not suggested. I speak from experience. I started taking this medicine about 3 years ago not for muscle pain as much as just lack of sleep. Worked wonders really! Then it became a daily thing which led to my body getting used to the dose and it took a minimum of 10 a night after 6 pm and I NEVER took pills!! I became dependent where I was ill without them. I would recommend them when needed and in moderation but not if they start to have this effect! Wish you all well!""",5.0,62
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Pneumonia,"""This worked wonders on my pneumonia.  I had pneumonia for 9 days, started Augmentin, and felt great after 3 more days.""",8.0,104
Apri,Birth Control,"""The thing about birth control is that it affects everyone differently. Everyone has a different experience with different birth controls, because all of our bodies and personalities are different.  While some birth controls do contain similar stories, and that is a good indicator, it is truly a different experience for each individual, so try and find one what fits you best, you might have to test a couple out.""",7.0,21
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I&#039;m 2 weeks from completing my 3 month treatment and have had absolutely no problems or side effects. I was very skeptical about Lamisil before starting because of all the negative reviews that saturate the internet. My nails are improving and even though the bad nails are far from grown out I can tell a visible difference in nail color, texture and the health of my nail bed. I tease and say that it&#039;s a miracle drug, since starting Lamisil I&#039;ve lost 13 pounds and I swear the medication has even helped with my allergies. I am a long time allergy sufferer and I have not had even the slightest onset of a drippy nose or watery eye this spring. I cannot say enough about how pleased I am with this product.""",10.0,119
Carbamazepine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Had a hard time putting thoughts together.  """,2.0,16
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have been taking VIBERZI for a little over 30 days and it has all but eliminated my issues with chronic diarrhea that have had for forty years. The first week I had some stomach bloating but that quickly subsided. I can actually go places and not constantly trying to figure out where the closest restroom is. It is literally changing my life.""",10.0,21
Amnesteem,Acne,"""I am now in my 10th week on Amnesteem &amp; my face is smoother than a baby&#039;s bottom! I feel great. Super dry all over but it&#039;s worth it!!!""",8.0,15
Citalopram,Agitation,"""I was prescribed these as my Doctor insisted that I was suffering from anxiety/agitation. I was not keen on taking these but I did as I thought the Doctor knows best.
The first week I suffered most of the common side effects like dry mouth, tiredness, and feeling sick. By the second week these had gone except for the extreme tiredness and now my heart felt like it was pounding hard in my chest and I felt more anxious!
After 18 days I was feeling worse than ever and went back to see my Doctor who then advised I should stop taken the 10mg dosage. After 2 days I feel so much better for stopping and dont know why I was ever put on them !
Terrible medication with so many bad side effects!!""",1.0,7
Ivermectin,Rosacea,"""cost""",1.0,1
Desogen,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Desogen for a month now and my breasts have gotten a bit bigger and my skin has never been more clear, but I am a tad bit more emotional and it does occasionally make me vomit.""",9.0,5
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I took this because I worked such a crazy schedule and taking a pill at the same time everyday was impossible. So that&#039;s the ONLY perk with this guy. The side effects were so noticeable. I rarely ever stopped spotting. I&#039;d have my period and then spot like ever other few days. It transformed me into an angry crazy person and took months to get weened out of my system. I would never take this again.""",1.0,4
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I am so happy I looked up preparation suggestions a week ahead of time and began a low-residue diet ahead of time. I think that has made all the difference after reading comments here. Very little grease or spice in the 4-5 days leading up, no booze to dehydrate, and drank lots of fluids day before suprep.

I also mixed with powerade white cherry thanks to a suggestion here, and had homemade vegetable broth prepared and warmed to combat chills. 

I took phenergen ahead of time and slept most of today while the medication took effect. 

It is disappointing that we have to turn to the internet to get a fully accurate picture of what we are in for when it comes to medical procedures, but glad this site exists.

happy pooing""",10.0,17
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I broke my neck and back 2 years ago combined with other medicines it works well. I can hardly get around without it.""",9.0,11
Flagyl,Bacterial Infection,"""The worst metallic taste in mouth, dizziness and nausea""",6.0,9
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. I thought this would be a good choice for a more natural approach to birth control. I was told it would make my periods a bit heavier but it is UNREAL. I bleed through a super tampon and a pad in less than one hour and have excruciating cramps on and off of my period. I&#039;m getting another ultrasound soon to see if something is wrong but I might just have it removed and go back to my Nuva Ring and just deal with the side effects of a hormonal birth control.""",3.0,2
Janumet,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Janumet for about a month now, and for the last couple of days I&#039;ve been having severe throat pain.  The pain is so severe I&#039;ll have to see a doctor tomorrow and I&#039;ve already stopped taking it for two days now.   It has worked well to reduce my blood sugar, but the side effects are just too much to bare.""",4.0,26
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""The most horrific side effects one could ever possibly imagine , constipation , insomnia , total energy loss , muscle wastage aching joints. yuk yuk Think i should sue the manufacturer""",1.0,9
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""Took x2 500mg tablets a few hours ago. 
Chronic stomach and lower back pain. Very nauseous trying my very hardest not to throw up. Make sure you eat before this medication. It is very strong and temporarily weakens you. Fingers crossed it works. """,9.0,43
Atarax,Anxiety,"""It did nothing for my anxiety or my panic disorder. It did help me breathe better though. It cleared my sinuses pretty good.""",1.0,46
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""It burns at first but after the first night I didn&#039;t have any problems except like uncomfortable at certain times after urinating.""",5.0,0
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have been on Contrave since 6/9/15 and have lost 30lbs.  I exercise every day, at least 45 minutes of walking.  I had minimal side effects that started with nausea after increasing to 2 pills in the morning and evening, but that diminished within a few days, other than that I have had mild constipation.  LOVE this medicine.  It&#039;s helped me to steer clear of snacking, especially chocolate.  I have at least 35 more lbs to lose to be where I want to be.  I will continue with Contrave because to me, it is AMAZING!  Good Luck to you all !!!!""",10.0,33
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m bipolar with mania. Also, I&#039;ve been a addict for 25 years (self medicating my mania). I hated all the mood stabilizers I&#039;ve ever tried, but would always eventually go back to using. Anyone that has lived in a constant manic state of mind knows how hard it is. After many many years of trying to get clean I reluctantly gave Lamictal a try. It has literally saved my life. It has totally balanced my crazy brain. My thoughts are not a 1000 miles an hour, I can actually sleep and eat normal and most importantly I no longer self medicate by using drugs and alcohol. My wife can write a book of what this medication has done for me and our family.""",10.0,90
Bupropion,Anxiety,"""Suffer from anxiety and panic attacks since I was a young woman.  I&#039;ve been on many different meds.  Have landed in the ER six times in my life thinking I was having a heart attack as these mirror each other in symptoms.  Have taken Paxil for 15 years.  When I landed in the ER again six weeks ago my Paxil was raised to 60 mgs.  I saw  doc in a follow up and we decided to try Wellbutrin...the generic.  I have been slowly going off Paxil, as you must do, and starting the Wellbutrin.  It is now fours weeks and I am up to 200 mgs of Wellbutrin and down to 20 mgs of Paxil.  ONE MORE WEEK and I am done.  Wellbutrin does have some side effects, I.e., dizziness, Wausau, dry mouth..otherwise I have been doing pretty well.  Time will tell.""",8.0,24
Soma,Muscle Spasm,"""Works good for muscle spasms and helps you to relax enough to sleep when in bad pain.""",8.0,107
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""Works wonders on a very sore back/hamstrings, no problems at all and I can deal with the side effect of drowsiness and dry mouth.""",10.0,21
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have since I was very young displayed what I know now as Type I Bipolor disorder. Probably one of the worst feeling in the world is to have emotions ebb in and out like tall crashing waves. Then the sun comes out and the water is calm. Then a couple days later here comes the storm. It is the worst feeling to think there is nothing that will help. I felt that way.....time after time different meds. Abilify to be one exact example led me to have Hypothyroidism. A condition I have to have meds for the rest of my life. I have after trying many different meds for depression to find only one medicine I would suggest and that is Lamictal. If you are compatible with this medication it will help the mood swings a great deal.""",10.0,99
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve gone from 25, 50,75,100 and been on 200mg a day for 4 weeks now. I&#039;ve been on lithium, Seroquel, Seroquel XR and could not handle the side effects of all. Lamictal has been magic. I can feel the change completely, I just feel like everything is a little &#039;slower&#039; and that I&#039;m not racing all the time. Bipolar 2. Best medication I have been on by far and can honestly say that this is one I plan to stick to. The side effects were small but there, dizziness when standing, headache and a little nausea for the first 6 weeks on and off but nothing compared to the emotions of bipolar.""",9.0,144
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""I have been taking this drug for about a week off and on for the last 10 years I have been having panic attacks here and there just recently I believe I found out that birth control that I have been using the Depo has increased my anxiety to the point of exhaustion terrible sleeping would wake up every hour or would lay in bed with my mind racing and my body sweating and having chills at the same time I asked my doctor for something and they prescribed me this medication so far has done great have been getting a little tired here and there but my anxiety is almost gone still have a little chest pain here and there but other than that it has been great a lot of medications are different for a lot of different people just see what works for u""",9.0,27
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I finally got Nexplanon removed yesterday and was so happy. I thought this was going to regulate my periods but I only had 1 out of the 6 months. I had discomfort in the arm that it was in whenever I lifted something heavy and when I checked my blood pressure. I found out from my primary Dr that I was 20% more likely to not have a period, have higher cholesterol and gain weight while on Nexplanon. My blood pressure is higher now and now I&#039;m going to start on the pill again. I&#039;m just so happy it&#039;s out!""",4.0,1
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Took this with food. Made me feel very lethargic and jittery at the same time. My appetite is gone. My congestion is cleared but I can&#039;t wait for this medication to wear off. My heart rate speeds up as well. Dry mouth, yuck.""",4.0,9
Dalfampridine,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I was diagnosed with MS in August 2016. I am a dance instructor, and noticed that I was limping, especially after class.  I had foot drop, numbness, Charlie horses and cramping at night. I have 2 small children who keep me active as well.  MS totally changed my quality of life. I am taking Copaxone 3 times a week, but it doesn&#039;t help with the symptoms. I read about Ampyra, and because my main gripe about MS is the way I walk, I decided to ask my Neurologist if I could try it. I&#039;ve been on it for a week and already notice a difference.  I&#039;m hoping with time that it&#039;ll do more for me. I chased my son around the park this weekend and noticed a huge difference when I taught class yesterday. Very glad I tried it!""",10.0,19
Lopid,High Cholesterol,"""Battled High Triglycerides for nearly a decade (400-600 levels).  Altered diet (slightly) and was on 1000 mg of Niaspan for at least six years.  Not much impact.  

Last year, I started on Lopid.  Fairly religious about taking 30 minutes before every meal.  First test after being on Lopid for 2 months, my triglycerides dropped to 88!  I was stunned.  

I&#039;ve remained on the medicine, but didn&#039;t worry about my diet, other than maintaining my weight level.  Second results came back at 93!  I realize Lopid doesn&#039;t work for everyone.  But for me, it&#039;s a HUGE difference over Niaspan - and without the potential long term side effects.""",10.0,11
Progesterone,Perimenopausal Symptoms,"""Taking it at 100 mg.  Didn&#039;t like the dizzy feeling.  Started taking it at night, much better but I feel it building up in my system over time.  I wish I could take half or 3/4 as much but it is not available in those doses.  I have absorption issues and the liquid form is great except I can&#039;t cut it in half.  I do like what it does for my thinking, digestion, emotions etc  but over time irritability, heavy-dreaming, pregnant-like feeling build-up.  I am a small woman about 110lbs, 5 feet and wish smaller doses were available.  A little bit goes a long way.""",7.0,86
Xanax,Depression,"""Very good for insomnia and stress which leads to depression.  No side effects.""",10.0,179
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Strep Throat,"""Personal favorite antibiotic. Taken it many times over the last 8 years. I&#039;ve never had any harsh side effects but I always take this medication with a light meal, usually high in carbs. Usually within 3 to 5 days all symptoms are gone and you can return to a light version of your routine, but you must finish the medication otherwise your symptoms will return far worse. If you are having trouble with nausea from this zofran has worked for other medications I&#039;ve taken in the past, so I&#039;d recommend asking your doctor about it before counting this medication out. I have lupus so I&#039;m usually on this medication 10  times a year for things like strepthroat, tonsillitis, utis, upper respiratory infections, and all the other fun winter brings""",10.0,17
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on this for about 8 months so far. I take 300mg at bed time. It helps with sleep, but I do feel a bit tired during the day. This has really reduced my mania. I used to argue with people until I was literally foaming at the mouth, but now I lose interest in arguments within 5 or 10 minutes. Twitter and news used to upset me and I&#039;d get ampted up about stories, but that&#039;s gone away mostly. Now I can react to things that used to make me furious with a laugh or just a short discussion with someone. Seroquel&#039;s not perfect, but the weirdness and intensity I used to experience has gone. It also helps greatly with my IBSd. I haven&#039;t had any weight gain, but my diet is low-fat and limited. Seroquel is MUCH better than TCAs btw. Good luck!""",8.0,29
Claritin-D,Nasal Congestion,"""Clears up allergies like a charm but side effects are no joke. Jittery, trouble sleeping, massive anxiety, I couldn&#039;t sit still went on a cleaning binge for hours on end though lol. Woke up next day drained still feeling some side effects. Scary drug.""",4.0,16
Fluticasone,Rhinitis,"""This helped me tremendously! I&#039;ve been using this for quite awhile for my rhinitis. Have had no side effects! I&#039;m 62 years old. Feeling much better!""",10.0,27
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been on citalopram (generic of Celexa) for just under two months now. At first, my anxiety was worse which my doc said was to be expected. After about 4 weeks, I started to notice a slight difference. The only side effects I have noticed are that I am fatigued and loss of appetite. It is a huuuuge struggle for me to eat. I make myself so I don&#039;t starve and mess up my metabolism, but it&#039;s a chore. Other than that, I really like the rx and would recommend it. I have tried zoloft and prozac- of the three, I like citalopram most.""",9.0,14
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""I just had a two level lumbar fusion two weeks ago and have severe muscle spasms that started up a couple of days ago. When I needed the Robaxin to work, it&#039;s like taking a placebo. I&#039;ve called the surgeons office for another option as this is not going to work for me.""",3.0,55
Contrave,Obesity,"""I had the same experience as bestyloo who posted on July 28, 2015. However my condition started in May 2015, 1 month after taking the product. The condition is called Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) and is very rare and painful. It takes approximately 1 month to heal. My body was literally burning itself from the inside out. We know for a fact that this condition was a result of the Contrave because I was not taking any other medications or OTC drugs. For almost 1 month anything that touched my skin was the most excruciating pain imaginable! I saw 4 doctors who all told me I looked like a picture out of a medical book. I sent documentation of this to the company who has yet to respond. Stay AWAY from this drug!!!""",3.0,8
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I read a lot of scary reviews about the pain and problems after having Mirena IUD put in so, I thought I&#039;d write my own review. It&#039;s not nearly as scary as what I had read. 
I got my Mirena 3 days ago. I&#039;ve had one child via c-section 8 years ago. Overall the experience was better than I anticipated. It only took about five minutes for the entire procedure and maybe only 60-90 seconds of pain, when opening up my cervix and putting the IUD in. It wasn&#039;t exactly pleasant but I was able to deal with it. I kept waiting for the real &quot;excruciating pain&quot; to come, but it never happened. It was over before I knew it.
I did take it 800 milligrams of Advil about an hour beforehand, so that may help but I do have a high tolerance for pain.""",10.0,0
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Strep Throat,"""I was prescribed Amox-Clav 875 for strep throat. After three doses of the medication, I became extremely nauseous and threw up everything in my stomach. I became exhausted and slept for multiple hours. I developed a terrible headache and my nausea continued. I contacted my doctor to explain my conditions and he prescribed an anti nausea medication and a different antibiotic. While Amox-Clav was effective in helping my strep throat symptoms in only 3 doses, it rendered me incapable of doing anything. I was not comfortable continuing the medication.""",5.0,7
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I was on sample pills for 2 months and changed to this pill. This pill sucks and put me in bad place. I&#039;m 21 don&#039;t diet or exercise always weight around 129lb and my period light 3 day period with painful cramp on 1st day. Monday I started this pill and 3 days later Thursday night I was in bed with really bad cramp that I never had before and painkiller didn&#039;t work much. Next day I started heavy period, but I wasn&#039;t worried since I changed pills til 4 days after period started. A whole week I had heavy period and another 5 day light period. And I&#039;m having bad diarrhea everytime I eat. My period still not finished after almost 2 weeks. I just realized from reading these comments that it&#039;s the pills and I&#039;m not sick in any other way lol.""",3.0,3
Bupropion,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I originally started out on solely Prozac for depression. I noticed a moderate amount of difference and because of my lack of focus (after a few months of adjusting to Prozac), my psychiatrist gave me the option of combining Prozac with Wellbutrin. The first time around it really wrecked havoc on my GI and I found out that is extremely rare. I took a couple months off of the Wellbutrin and went back to Prozac alone. About 9-10 months ago, I started back on the duo and I have had zero problems since. No side effects and I have actually noticed quite a significant difference when taking it before bed. I wake up extremely energized. I have never been on Wellbutrin alone, but I can safely say this combination has been fantastic in the AM/PM.""",8.0,36
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I&#039;ve had cold sores my entire life. I have been on prescription pills to keep the cold sores from becoming too bad! Then I found Abreva. It works so well with the pills. I use it on the first sign a cold sore. I also put some rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip and apply it on the first sign. This usually stops the blister from ever occurring! I would buy Abreva again.""",8.0,7
Diclofenac,Pain,"""Was given voltaren-XR for knee pain.  I am still unable to feel any effects.  I also can&#039;t take Advil with it, which seems to be the only thing that was helping. Tylenol makes me very sleepy. Taking that with the Voltaren is not an option as I need to be alert for my job.""",1.0,24
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had Mirena removed 10 days ago after only 7 months. Reasons: 1. Terrible skin, worst of my life (I&#039;m 35): A little over 2 months into it I started getting acne and incredibly greasy skin. I&#039;ve always had great, clear skin even through my teenage years but on the Mirena would get one pimple after another. They&#039;d take forever to heal and leave long-lasting discolorations. Previously, I&#039;d get perhaps two pimples/year which would heal quickly without much of a trace. My face also looked puffier.
2. Facial hair (visible mustache and peach fuzz along the chin) and incredibly bristly, fast growing armpit/pubic/leg hair. I&#039;m back on Nuvaring and thank God my skin and hair is already back to normal.""",2.0,10
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""(From a teen&#039;s point of view. I am currently 14) I developed severe Emetophobia at age 6 and then after 7 years of panic attacks and anxiety, at age 13 i got to the point where I was laying in bed for hours all day everyday begging my mom for a new type of medicine (I had previously been taking Mirtazipine for 5 years and it seemed to stop working) so I got prescribed with 5mg Lexapro  (liquid form) at 10 ml a day. It worked very quickly and I began to feel normal again. I was able to actually leave the house again without panicking and my anxiety decreased dramatically. It changed my life so much and has made me a lot less anxious. I didn&#039;t experience any side effects except for suicidal thoughts. those lasted for a few months.""",10.0,21
Diclofenac,Back Pain,"""I have degenerative disc disease and foraminal stenosis and am in chronic pain. I&#039;ve tried all sorts of pain relievers from the weakest all the way up to fentanyl. 
The other day I was in incredible pain and someone gave me a 75mg diclofenac. I researched it and reviews were very positive, so I tried it. Amazingly, it worked great and very fast. """,9.0,47
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""So everyone severe anxiety/panic episodes since 2011. I take Buspar 2xa day- worked for about a year then took Xanax when needed and stayed on Buspar. Now I take Celexa and what a lifesaver. Everyday was panic, anxiety, hypochondria - horrible - thank you Dr!!!""",10.0,33
Remeron,Anxiety,"""I was suffering extreme anxiety, weight loss and insomnia due to a diagnosed medical condition.  I tried several sleep aids and SSRIs.  Nothing worked.  Because of the weight loss I was prescribed Remeron.  It was a Miracle for me!  I slept through the night for the first time in months, relieved anxiety and I started gaining weight.  Over time, my anxiety went away, but I stayed on because I loved having an appetite (I had no appetite for years).  I guess I stayed on too long.  After 6 years I decided I should get off.  I was dependent. I suffered flu like symptoms for weeks--nausea, exhaustion, gastrointestinal upset, feeling like low-grade fever.  I finally got rid of the nausea, but if I&#039;m off for 2 weeks, the gastrointestinal upset creeps in.  I now take 3.25mg 1X week.""",8.0,52
Abilify,Depression,"""I was prescribed 5mg of Abilify as a &#039;booster&#039; to the Wellbutrin 200mg I have been taking for over 5 years. The combination is great! I felt like myself in only a few days and it has continued to be effective over the past 18 months that I&#039;ve been on the combination. I would highly recommend talking to your doctor about this, it has changed my life!""",10.0,160
Eluxadoline,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I use this medication after 10 long years with  IBS D I already used it 14 months and for me working great, my life go back to normal""",10.0,23
Mometasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""My permanently blocked and stuffed up nose cleared within about 3 days of starting this medication, it was fantastic until about two days later when I began to suffer some serious side effects; hives, conjunctivitis in one eye and flu-like aches and pains.  I felt so awful I quit taking the medication that day.  Now I&#039;m too scared to try it again!  If it hadn&#039;t have been for the side effects I would&#039;ve given 10/10.""",5.0,23
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""I can&#039;t believe I fell for the tamiflu scam! I took it the first day of symptoms. ..4 days and 100 dollars later I just get progressively worse! Don&#039;t fall for this products claims! It does not work!""",1.0,7
Prevpac,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""Yearlong pain was gone by day 3. But on day 4, the horrible side effects started. The awful taste in my mouth at all times, worsening constipation, headband headache, and up all night with insomnia. If it wasn&#039;t worth it to get rid of this stomach infection, I would quit taking this med. That&#039;s how bad these side effects combined are for me. If it was just one, and not at all the up all night insomnia, I would be much better.""",9.0,13
Implanon,Birth Control,"""This November 2015 I will have had implanon for 3 years. The only thing I guess I could say that was bad was that I had a period for maybe most 2 weeks after a year of having it. After that I haven&#039;t had any period since. I get cramps rarely, no spotting. Very effective against pregnancy, very effective for stopping implantation if anyone was wondering because I know I was when I got it. I plan to get implanon again when it&#039;s time to remove it. I think I&#039;ve had an overall positive experience and I hope the second time around is good as well!""",10.0,7
Clonazepam,Insomnia,"""I&#039;m 25, female, full-time student and full-time worker, living in NYC. I&#039;ve been fighting insomnia triggered by anxiety my entire life, but it was never an issue until I reached my mid-twenties. When I lay down, I get a series of panic attacks that can keep me awake the entire night. Lately, I&#039;ve been going three days on ~5 hours of total sleep. I quit my job and my focus for school was diminished. I became scared and a total mess. I need proper sleep to be able to function the next day. I was recently prescribed Clonazepam through my psychiatrist and it is, seriously, a blessing from the universe. I take .5 mg when I start feeling sleepy and, within an hour, I&#039;m in dreamland. I don&#039;t have to fight for sleep or get anxious about sleeping.""",9.0,216
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I just started phentermine today. My whole life I&#039;ve been skinny. I&#039;ve had two kids and still managed to get down to a size 8. Long story short I was on pain killers for 5 years  straight got taken off of them abruptly,  had a seizure , got on suboxone for the withdrawal of pain 
killers now I am 5&#039;4 240 pounds. I have everything I need done for gastric bypass surgery but I have to do 4 months of behavior therapy so I am trying the phentermine to see if I can lose weight and then maybe I won&#039;t have to get surgery.  I got off the suboxone a year ago when I was 200 pounds and gained 40 more. I can&#039;t stand up for more than 15 minutes without severe blinding back pain. Long story longer I now have high blood pressure.  3 fractures in my back.""",8.0,2
Contrave,Obesity,"""I&#039;m on the second week. I have lost 8 lbs but I am going to stop taking it. I can&#039;t deal with the nausea and feeling sick all the time. I had to leave work one day last week because the nausea just kept getting worse. I think this medicine works but for me the results don&#039;t outweigh the side effects.""",7.0,22
Tri-Previfem,Acne,"""I didn&#039;t care for this at all. It didn&#039;t control my periods at all, I still had my 7 day long periods when other birth controls I have taken controlled it by the most 5 days, and I feel like my mood swings were severe where was scared of myself, not normal. My acne seemed to be worse than usual. I stuck myself with it for a year to see if any changes would happen and nothing changed so I swapped birth control.""",2.0,23
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I started using Nuvaring a month ago. I&#039;m normally very dull when it comes to sex since giving birth to my son. Nuvaring changed that. I&#039;m always wanting sex now, my husband loves it. No breakouts and we don&#039;t feel it during sex and I can just live a regular life. I don&#039;t see any weight gain but I believe it&#039;s too early to know. My only side effect I dislike is the nausea.""",10.0,15
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have bipolar 1 with psychotic features, I got off of risperdal that I was only on for a couple of weeks and immediately started saphris. I&#039;m an artist, and when I&#039;m manic I create a lot. Within an hour in my first night of taking Saphris, I began to see colors very brightly , euphoria, &quot;hey dad I feel REALLY good.&quot; Then I drew up 12 doodles in under 30 minutes. That night I could not sleep well and began to hear laughing in my room. I was verrrrry manic. When I woke up the next day I worked out at the gym for 3 hours and then went to the park to walk a lap. When I looked in the sky I was seeing UFOs and wondering if they were communicating with me. (hallucinations)
That night I was having more auditory hallucinations before bed.""",1.0,1
Vistaril,Anxiety,"""I had anxiety that I consider inexpressible. It was as bad as it can get. I took Xanax and it amplified my depression substantially, which increased my anxiety. Seeking a long term treatment rather than an addictive short term relief, I was prescribed Vistaril 50mg. This is a drug similar to Benadryl, but a bit stronger. It is nonaddictive, and DOES fight the anxiety without the side effects of Ativan/Xanax. This WILL NOT kill the anxiety alone. You must be on an SSRI such as Lexapro for this drug to fully combat GAD. I urge everyone to try this drug. There are no risks, and it may help you.""",8.0,88
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Terrible, terrible experience. At first, didn&#039;t have a period for 2 months. Started getting it every 2 months- than my period in January lasted for a month. Got 2 in March, this one is lasting me going on two weeks. The amount of money I spend on sanitary products is unreal. I am constantly worrying about when it&#039;s going to end, and it makes a healthy sex life impossible. I am getting it removed as soon as possible. Would not recommend to anyone.""",2.0,7
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""Tried to get my husband to take this since it came out in January. I was tired of him moping around the house taking laxatives. He has opioid induced constipation of the worst kind. He finally gave in and tried this and says it is a miracle. It worked within 3 hours and did the job. It also did it smoothly without pain. He will be taking it regularly from now on. He had to pay $30 copay with our insurance.""",10.0,96
Avelox,Bronchitis,"""Switched from Cednifir to Avelox on day 4 of treatment. Seemed to be a more potent medicine and reduced symptoms quickly. Only side effect was a sped up metabolic euphoria feeling borderlining as being a low anxiety attack.  But was able to perform my job which requires constant and close contact with the public.""",9.0,13
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I have a fear of driving and social anxiety when it comes to standing in line etc. did Zoloft for 2 weeks and thought my life was over. Went and changed my meds to lexapro half a pill every night before bed.i feel like me again. Not a different happy weirdo but the old me. I am now on 10mg and it&#039;s only been a month but I&#039;m so glad how it&#039;s working. A little sweaty but that&#039;s about it . I also take blood pressure meds for my anxiety as needed. Before anyone tries xanaex or lorazepam I highly recommend this medicine. No side effects and non habit forming""",9.0,45
Meloxicam,Osteoarthritis,"""I am 33 years old and have had debilitating lower back pain for over 5 years. Some days I cannot walk. One week ago my Dr started me on Mobic and I can not believe the immediate relief. I have not had this little pain in years..I&#039;m so excited. I&#039;m very saddened to see the long term down falls. I&#039;m so glad to have it though. Wish I had it years ago.""",10.0,148
Rexulti,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I started this medication 5 days ago. I get so hot burning hot and very sweaty.  My anxiety level has increased bringing me to the ER  twice in one week. My appetite has increased.  However,  I  am a lot happier everything is so clear , everyone notices the difference in me. I have become confident AGAIN the first time in 15 years... I hate to discontinue .....""",6.0,39
Palbociclib,"Breast Cancer, Metastatic","""I was diagnosed Oct 2002 with Estrogen/progesterone positive  breast cancer of left breast with 2 nodes positive. I received chemo(Cytoxan, Adria, Taxotere) no radiation.  Was clear for 13 years until Oct 2015 diagnosed with mets to bone. Had right hip replacement for fracture and radiation. Other lesions noted in spine, left hip, and mammary node.  Started Ibrance and Letrozole with very little side effects. Some hair thinning, occasional mouth sore, fatigue at times.  Side effects very minimal. Also received Xgevia injection monthly.  Results excellent: markers good, lesions inactive for 17 months. Recently had Pet scan and found active lesion on left hip. 
Next plan is to do some radiation, Fasoldex injections monthly and continue Xgevia""",10.0,28
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I have been on Sprintec for over 2 years and I absolutely love it.  I had been on 2 other birth controls previously, Seasonique and Femcon and hated both.  Seasonique made me have my period every day for 5 months straight.  I am so regular on Sprintec down to the hour.  And it is so cheap. I LOVE SPRINTEC!""",10.0,5
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve been on this medicine since just after Thanksgiving.  It is now February 25, so about three months.  I love it, but I&#039;m still a little wary about possible side effects and the lack of history.  I&#039;ve never enjoyed being the first to use anything!
That being said, I&#039;ve lost 30 lbs and have to remember to eat.  I&#039;d like to lose about 40 more.   I have NO appetite.  The only real side effect for me has been constipation.  No nausea, headaches or anything else.  My blood sugars are great.  The dawn effect I used to struggle with is gone - perhaps because I inject myself just before bedtime?  (I worried I would have nausea, so that&#039;s when I started).  My last Hb1ac was 6.  I do notice that sometimes I have bruises at the injection sites.""",9.0,28
Lyrica,Neuropathic Pain,"""Was put on Lyrica for recurring hip pain (&amp; lower back pain). By one month I was on 2x75mg morning &amp; night. Greatly reduced the pain, but I felt like I was constantly forgetful &amp; would have brain fogs constantly. Have gained just a little weight, but can&#039;t do much with my hip anyway. The one thing that has made my Dr decrease the dose back to one a night very quickly, was I became depressive. Unfortunately, would prefer to deal with the pain &amp; find something else, than feel that way. 
It is effective for pain relief (I found), but unfortunately I suffered some of the bad side effects.""",5.0,30
Orlistat,Obesity,"""It&#039;s feel so good go to eat with no regret and then see all that fat in the water when I go to the bathroom what else I need to say this medication really work. Very happy!""",10.0,77
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Acne,"""I have used this for about 3 wks now and I have more pimples now then when I started. The only thing I have noticed is that pimples are not as large when I am on this. I am going to keep at it for a few more weeks to see what happens. I have had this same response on other antibiotics""",1.0,12
Pirmella 1 / 35,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking this pill for 10 days. I&#039;ve always had great skin (I&#039;ve been told by many doctors) and after just 10 days I&#039;m suffering from cystic acne, the likes of which I have never seen. I would not recommend this pill to ANYONE.""",1.0,1
Zohydro ER,Pain,"""I have chronic back and neck pain from 2 car accidents, I was rear ended.  Had to have a 3 level cervical fusion with titanium plate 5 years ago. 
I was on Exalgo 8 mg, with Dilaudid or Norco for breakthrough pain.  Norco always worked better for breakthrough pain, but don&#039;t like being forced to take acetaminophen that&#039;s in Norco.  Just switched to 10 mg Zohydro 2x/day.  Side effects were headache, nausea  and a knot in my stomach.  Which lasted the first 1-2 hours.  My Md gave me Zofran for nausea which worked.  My pain control is great!  I am also sleeping much better.  I do take some Norco for breakthrough, but so much better! This is day 3, and side effects seem to be gone! Great medicine.  Need to get coupon working for me.  Thanks Zohydro!""",10.0,84
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""Omg it tastes vile. I&#039;m struggling to get through the first litre. I&#039;m not looking forward to the aftermath or taking the 2nd litre. I&#039;m just looking forward to eating after my colonoscopy tomorrow. I&#039;m so hungry.. .""",5.0,17
Tretinoin,Acne,"""I am using stieva a 0.05 right now.  At first I don&#039;t really trust this product  because it never seems effective on me even after 8 weeks of trial. However after 3 months, my face started to be cleaned up. Scars faded away quickly after using this product. It is about year now and my forehead is absolutely clean. No more clogged pore!""",10.0,9
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had the Nexplanon in for about 2 1/2 years and I could go months without my period which I loved but when I get it it will last for weeks and I will have bad cramps and PMS. Also even when I&#039;m not on my period I will be moody and emotional. My sex drive is completely gone, which is a huge problem because I&#039;m 19 and in a relationship so it sucks and almost makes me want to get it out early.. But it&#039;s just so convenient to have, you don&#039;t have to worry about taking anything or using anything to have sex. I would recommend it because it affects everyone differently but I may not get a new one in just because of some of the side affects for me.""",6.0,0
"Insulin inhalation, rapid acting","Diabetes, Type 2","""Expensive treatment that doesn&#039;t even replace all injections. Just replaces mealtime insulin. Not basal insulin. Not worth it""",1.0,4
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""After trying everything else, Trazodone has been a blessing for me to fall asleep and get a good nights sleep.""",9.0,55
Eucrisa,Atopic Dermatitis,"""It&#039;s been 2 weeks now. My skin is much smoother, not so dry and not so itchy. I&#039;m optimistic.""",6.0,2
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Been on this shot since June 14. Started experiencing abdominal pain on July 2 and spotting on July 4. SEVERE abdominal cramps as of July 4 that continues. I turned up anemic, when I had not been just 1 month before. As of today, I am still experiencing abdominal cramps periodically, continue to spot or have what seems like a full fledged period, alternately, without any pattern. My Gyno placed me on the shot to stop my heavy bleeding due to Uterine Fibroids. I will not take a second shot, as along with the heavy bleeding continuing as before, I have severe pain, extreme fatigue, weight gain even after increased physical activity.""",1.0,39
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Birth Control,"""Taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo the last 9 months and have not yet had a really significant problem. The first three months were the worst because I seemed to spot daily until my third period on this pill. Sex drive is low but not awful.  Have not seen a big change in my skin but I have a specific type of acne, so check with your doctor before taking it for that.  Always suffered from painful periods and this pill helps, but the side effect that most bothers me is long periods. I start bleeding midway through my third week and don&#039;t stop spotting until midway through the first week of next pack.  ANNOYING!""",7.0,2
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""I use the 20 patch for fibromyalgia and arthritis. I now use less of my other pain medicine. Overall I am very pleased with this product.""",6.0,43
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I started my Chantix on Tuesday, which would lead me to only being on this medication for about 3 days. I am usually smoking about a pack/day, since I started Chantix, I smoke about five cigarettes a day, and I&#039;m only on day 3! My doctor told me that I would most likely continue to smoke, for about two weeks while taking this medication. I&#039;m already feeling the difference. Only side effects I&#039;ve been dealing with is tiredness, nausea from taking it on empty stomach, and some agitation.""",9.0,9
Percocet,Pain,"""I had a double lung transplant and was prescribed this medicine.  It did well for the pain, but also gave me mental improvements, as I have seen others have experienced as well.  Not only did it get rid of the pain but it also lessened my depression, decreased my anxiety, and made me feel more relaxed and like my normal self. I was more positive, more productive and life was just overall better.""",10.0,18
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I was put on Klonaphin and Xanax for anxiety and depersonalization when i was 16. A doctor switched me from klonaphin to lexapro without any wearing. I have horrible withdrawl from the klonaphin and almost gave up on the lexapro cause i thought it was giving me these side effects. After just a few weeks i felt great! I didnt even notice until one day i sat and thought &quot;hey im happy and i feel great!&quot; 5 years later some anxiety and ocd is peaking threw. Dont be discouraged. This medicine isnt a cure-all but it works wonders. Give it a chance.""",8.0,37
Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""I was prescribed this medication at 20mg and took it for 10 years.  I never associated the drug with my constant cough and breathing problems and neither did any physician.  I was even hospitalized and tested for everything.  Diagnosed over the years with asthma, gout and high blood sugar.  I had complete work up and heart cath and there was nothing. I had many pulmonary work ups and all the treatments.  Who puts up with years of coughing?  Avoiding social situations, close contact, speaking engagements.  I tried everything.  FINALLY, an allergist said it was my meds.  Stopped taking this drug and within 10 days I was as good as new.  Terrible drug for me!""",2.0,12
Abilify,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""I took Abilify for over a year, at 30mg. I remember a few pros and cons.
Pro: I became ok with not having to talk, explain, or stir up &#039;energy&#039; at public gatherings. (Took away the &quot;prophet - tell them or they&#039;ll all die&quot; urge completely.)
Pro: I could complete projects without superstition or worry that every tiny detail could lead to catastrophe.
Con: Severe Akathisia (very painful, and pain wasn&#039;t managed at all in the hospital. This is why I don&#039;t take anti psychotics anymore!)
Con: Loss of creativity/writers block
Con: Very flat personality.
Con: Visual, auditory and tactile hallucinations did not go away so they kept increasing dose to highest dose - still never went away.
If there was no pain, I&#039;d give this a 9.""",7.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started this birth control three weeks ago and now I have the worst acne I&#039;ve had since being a teenager.  I&#039;m breaking out with hormonal acne that no matter what just don&#039;t want to go away. I know you are supposed to wait for 3 months for your hormones to level out but I don&#039;t know how much more of this I can take.  I haven&#039;t had any other major side effects...a little nausea but that&#039;s about it.""",4.0,3
Paroxetine,Panic Disorde,"""Works awesome!""",10.0,8
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""Overall, I&#039;ve had quite a wonderful experience with NuvaRing. It&#039;s very easy to use and it&#039;s very effective. It&#039;s perfect for those who are incredibly busy or have an unstable lifestyle (college students, bride-to-be, constantly changing work schedule), and I&#039;ve had very minor side effects. Let&#039;s start with the positives though - regular periods that are very light, almost perfect skin except when on the period, no hair loss, no mood changes, and no weight gain. It&#039;s also very simple to get off the ring and switch to another birth control or completely stop birth control all together. The two side effects that I&#039;ve experienced are low libido and I get headaches a lot easier. I can also feel the ring during sex but that&#039;s an easy fix.""",9.0,11
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I have had no side effects  and this medication works great!!

Even if i did have side effects, i would rather have side effects for 7 days rather than having Bv!!!""",10.0,31
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I was prescribed phentermine on 11/27/15. That day I weighed 334. Today is 12/2/15. In 6 days I have lost 15 lbs.  I literally make myself eat so I don&#039;t become sick. When I do eat I make sure it is something healthy. I feel awesome.  I really needed this to help retrain my brain to drink more and eat healthy small means!""",10.0,18
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I&#039;ve had back pain for years. Then I started getting really bad pain in my knee and found out I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis and I&#039;m only 28 yrs old. I have been on Lortab 10/500 for 6 yrs. Then started going to a pain specialist and I&#039;m now on Tramadol ER 300mg 1x a day and Norco 10/325 4-6x a day and it works miracles. I also take the muscle relaxer, Flexeril and it helps very well too. I still have pain but I always will for the rest of my life because of my arthritis. But these medicines makes life much better.""",10.0,108
Intuniv,ADHD,"""My 9 years  old is now taking Intuniv for three weeks. At the begining he was very sleepy and tired. So I decided to give him the pill at bedtime, he&#039;s been much better. This medication was a miracle for my son, his mood is better, he is happier, less emotional, and finishing his school task. Before he was on Concerta for 6 months it made his personality change. He started to bite his clothes and picking on his nose. It was bad. He could focus but the side effects worthless. I also try Strattera with similar side effects. My son it doing great on Intuniv. I hope it will continue to work for him.""",7.0,67
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This pill worked very well for me. I have been taking it for over 2 years for my horrible menstrual cramps and I love it. I am a very petite 95 pound, 19 year old girl and this has not caused any side effects for me at all. I had no weight gain although I went from a B cup to a C cup, but that I didn&#039;t mind. Overall, very good birth control, definitely would recommend it.""",10.0,14
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I was on acutane (claravis) the first 2 months my acne actually got worse but after that my face started clearing up. The reason I&#039;m not giving this a full 10 is because I had more negative effects than I did good. Granted, my acne did go away but only for it to come back 2 months after I was done. I didn&#039;t experience a dry face which is a very common side effect but I did get horribly dry lips. My hair would fall out in CLUMPS through out the day. I gained 20 pounds while on this medication made my heart get irregular palpitations and I also experienced shortness of breath. My cholesterol levels were also all wacked out.Horrible joint pain! All of this for my acne to end up coming back.Think twice before putting your body though This""",4.0,16
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""The only good thing about this implant was that it prevented pregnancy but whats the point of that when I don&#039;t even have the desire for sex. I was so confused because things in my life were going so well, I was going to therapy and improving my mental health. However throughout the 6 months on it my mental health declined as well as my sex drive and I started to get very anxious and thinking everyone was out to get me. I felt like an alien when I talked to people, I distanced myself from everyone. I had it out two days ago and I can already feel that I&#039;m feeling better, I can&#039;t tell if this is in my mind or the hormone starting to leave but my sex drive has definitely started to improve. There&#039;s a lot more  want to say but theres no space""",2.0,5
Magnesium hydroxide,Constipation,"""I suffered from severe constipation. A week or more at times with not going; when I did it was like rabbit pellets. MOM works very well; but it was explosive pooping (make sure you drink lots of water with it). I wanted to poop, not have diarrhea for hours. I now changed my diet, lowered a constipation causing drug I am on for another condition, drink plenty of water, take olive oil, take pro &amp; prebiotics, take cod liver oil, drink veggie smoothies, no more white bread or junk foods/sodas, exercise, meditate and stretch my muscles. MOM is not a long term solution... life style change is. Good luck to you.""",10.0,23
Dutasteride,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I am getting drowsiness no mood to work""",7.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had kyleena inserted two weeks ago.  I&#039;m 20.  No children.  I took a xanax about 45 mins before the procedure and it was over very quickly. The pain was a 7-8 out of 10 but only lasted for a minute. The most unpleasant part was the startling awareness of the feeling of the device in my uterus. I didn&#039;t take any pain medicine after,  just ate some ice cream and took a nap. I have brown discharge on a daily basis, and from what I&#039;ve read this should go away soon. I&#039;ve never had acne, but I am currently dealing with a rough breakout (8 bumps appeared on the same day). Also dealing with uterus spams that come and go but are not painful... feels like uterus is shaking...""",8.0,4
Daliresp,COPD,"""Got prescribed this as I&#039;m allergic to prednisone. On it for 3 weeks but only taking 1/2 of the 500 pill daily with food as it was making me quite nauseated and continues but not as bad. A little apprehensive about taking a new medicine (FDA approval 05/11). """,1.0,77
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""Absolutely Effective! 
I suffered most of my adult life with debilitating migraines. My Doc recommend that I try 25 mg at bed time (half a yellow pill) .. I rarely get migraines anymore.
I use to get migraines 4+ times a week .. now I get them MAYBE once a month (if that)

Side effects: I take this medication within one hour of wanting to be asleep. This medication kicks my ass. Knocks me out.""",10.0,33
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I get very relaxed and tired, fall asleep, but I sleepwalk out to kitchen  and eat Food. I also do other  things in my sleep, but never anything dangerous..""",10.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""First off I&#039;ll start by saying that not everyone is the same so this BC will obviously react differently to different people, buying birth control is simply a game where you have to try them all to find one that truly works how you want. So I&#039;m on my 2nd week of this and so far so good! I&#039;ve had no bleeding, very mild cramps nothing that I can&#039;t handle. My main reason for being on BC is obviously not to get pregnant but I have ALWAYS had ridiculous periods. Most of the time I pass out at least 1 time during my cycle, due to cramps so the cramps I&#039;ve experienced while taking this haven&#039;t been nearly as bad as the ones I&#039;ve experienced so over all super excited about that. Packaging is kinda bulky but I have a big purse so no worries!""",8.0,2
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking Adipex on November 17, 2009. It is now January 25, 2010. I have to admit when I first started taking Adipex I felt like I was on straight speed. I couldn&#039;t sleep, eat, or concentrate. I still have bad mood swings and get upset very easily. I have no problem sleeping that wore off the 3rd week, I tend to get hungry later in the afternoon. I was taking a half of pill the first month. I take one pill a day now and do great except for my mood swings. My starting weight was 165lbs. I now weigh 138lbs. That&#039;s a weight loss of 27lbs. I still have 8lbs to go. I exercise 5 days a week on the treadmill for 30 minutes each time. If you are really wanting to lose weight and can overlook the side effects this is the pill! Good Luck!!""",10.0,125
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I read these reviews and was very nervous preparing to take this.  I can&#039;t believe what all the fuss is about - I did not mind the taste at all and easily chugged everything I needed to chug with zero disgust or discomfort.  I didn&#039;t even have to chill it or drink it from a straw.  It was totally a piece of cake.  Took at 4:45pm.  Started working 30 minutes after taking.  I had been on pretty much a liquid diet for the 4 days leading up to this -- basic emptying of liquid from bowels - no cramps or gas or pain at all. Stayed near a bathroom to be safe, but never too urgent need to go -- went maybe 6 times in 2 hours.  Slept well.  Doing 2nd dosage now and do not foresee any problems whatsoever.  Again, I did not mind this in the least.""",10.0,26
Asenapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I suffer from ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and PTSD.  Saphris has helped take the edge off the bipolar symptoms.  I would have to leave the office whether to walk around the building or to go to the bathroom to splash water on my face, but now I can stay at my desk the entire day most days and am good with only leaving for bathroom breaks or to go get water.  I went from having PTSD nightmares 1 - 6 nights a week and waking up myself and my fianc&eacute;e from moaning, growling, or yelling to having the nightmares about once a week on average or sometimes even going a week without any.  I take it at bedtime and within 10 - 15 minutes, I am really drowsy and falling asleep, which has also helped me.  As a result of these last two, I am now more rested""",10.0,29
Citalopram,Panic Disorde,"""I have had panic attacks for 10 years,  I&#039;ve been extremely scared of trying medication but I finally got desperate enough to try citalopram. It&#039;s been nearly 2 months since I started and I have yet to feel any relief whatsoever. Started with 10mg then upped to 20mg. I&#039;m thinking about quitting.""",2.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this for about a month now. I&#039;m 25 and my sex drive is almost completely gone. I started it before my period so my doctor said that my period would be late. I was fine with that. It wasn&#039;t late I started out with spotting and then what was like a normal flow. I&#039;m now going on almost 2 weeks of bleeding. I hardly ever get cramps and on this it&#039;s pretty much cramps so often that I want to double over in pain. I get lightheaded and dizzy, nausea, my mood swings are crazy. I go from happy to crying or angry for no reason. I noticed my breasts have been tender. My feet and hands have swelling issues to the point where it hurts to walk or grab anything. I&#039;m on the placebo part of my first pack so I&#039;m hoping the side effects go away.""",9.0,17
Citalopram,Depression,"""I&#039;m 18 and on my third day of celexa, I&#039;ve had depression 3+ years now and have gone unmedicated. I finally agreed to try celexa 30MG  and .25MG of xanax. Changing my life and cannot wait for even more improvement. Only issues so far is some insomnia and CONSTANT yawning but it&#039;s a small price to pay!""",9.0,37
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I had my skyla inserted in may 2016. Insertion was very uncomfortable but quick. I was able to drive myself home perfectly fine and I rested for the rest of the day. I continued to have on and off extreme cramping for about 6 months, which was new for me because I never had cramps. my periods actually happened to be longer in length than when I was on the pill. I&#039;m not pregnant, which I most definitely would be if this wasn&#039;t effective. About 7 months into having my skyla I have developed extremely bad cystic acne, to the point where I can see the scars becoming holes on my cheeks. For me, that has been the only downside and is making me contemplate removing it, as cystic acne scarring is permanent.""",7.0,1
Leuprolide,Uterine Fibroids,"""I had my first Lupron shot on August 10, 2012.  I started bleeding August 21, and it is now September 29 and have been bleeding ever since.  I&#039;ve had a problem with anemia due to two fibroids.  I had my second Lupron shot on September 10.  I&#039;m not sure I should continue this because I&#039;m scared I won&#039;t be able to have surgery on November 2 due to anemia caused by blood loss.  Overall, Lupron is not working for me.""",2.0,47
Protopic,Atopic Dermatitis,"""Protopic helped my wife in vitiligo treatment. She has been using 0.03% for face, and 0,1% for body, and it reduced vitiligo almost completely within several months, without any side effects.""",10.0,85
Fluoxetine,ibromyalgia,"""Horrible insomnia, even with diazepam and zolpidem. Unfortunately, can&#039;t wait the &quot;few weeks&quot; to insomnia disappear, or my pain will get worse. I took escitalopram 
before for five weeks, and the insomnia didn&#039;t abate""",3.0,5
Paxil,Anxiety,"""Bipolar Disorder: This medicine has helped reduce my symptoms of anxiety, agitation, and impulsiveness.  But it does not help with depression symptoms in the long run.  It has caused my mood to go up and down, even though I&#039;m using other medicines to stabilize my mood.""",5.0,12
Acetaminophen / codeine,Pain,"""This is a miracle medicine. One dose and my migraines disappear. After 15 years of actually being a test patient for every new medicine on the migraine market, this is the only thing that has worked.""",10.0,40
Celexa,Postpartum Depression,"""I began to feel better almost immediately- within 4 days I could really tell a difference in my stress level and more overall depression. I feel much better, and I am thankful I that I decided to seek help. This has not solved all my problems, but it put me in a frame of mind to be able to deal with them rather than feel out of control and hopeless. Best decision I could have made not only for myself, but my family. the only side effect that I have experienced is difficulty reaching orgasm. But honestly it has helped me so much, I am more than willing to live with this than go back to the way I was before.""",9.0,48
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started the medication Jan 9th 2015 at 247 today is Jan 31st and I&#039;m down 10 lbs. I&#039;m happy with the weight loss but if my doctor would up me to whole pill I&#039;d probably really lose weight. I&#039;ll see him on the 9th of February and I&#039;m sure he&#039;ll increase my dosage. So far I haven&#039;t suffered any of the side effects previously mentioned. Also per my doctor if you suffer headaches it means you&#039;re not eating enough.""",10.0,80
Naproxen / sumatriptan,Migraine,"""I had a choice of going to the ER or taking the pill. I took the pill and 30 minutess later the pain was gone. Then came the side effects, weak, pressure in the shoulders, speech and memory were difficult and little pressure in the chest. All were gone in less than an hour. I was so happy with the results. Living without migraines is priceless to me.""",8.0,11
Kariva,Birth Control,"""I was switched to Kariva because it was a generic version of the current birth control I was on. I do not recommend it. I would have my period normal one month and then I would get it again 2 weeks later. The second period would last for 2 weeks. It was great for controlling acne and I only gained 3 pounds being on it. It seemed to keep my mood swings down. The bad thing with it is I stopped taking it 2 months ago and I have not had a period since. I did a pregnancy test with my doctor and they verified that I was not pregnant. Down side of this is I went back to my regular birth control and I cannot start taking it until my period starts again.""",3.0,0
Clonazepam,Night Terrors,"""I have night terrors and after this medication was prescribed I rarely EVER have night terrors anymore.""",10.0,18
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""Blood Pressure went down dramatically, my diastolic went from in the mid 90&#039;s to now mid - upper 70&#039;s. Systolic went from the mid - upper 130&#039;s to now upper teens to lower 120&#039;s. """,9.0,122
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Camrese Lo for about a month now I haven&#039;t had any serious side effects like nausea heartburn or abnormal bleeding. But I have been getting some acne which is actually very inconvenient being that I&#039;m going away in 2 days. These aren&#039;t just little pimples you pop and have no worries but they&#039;re sore pimples that give headaches. I don&#039;t normally have pimples so this is a lot for me. Other than that it&#039;s pretty okay just the acne is a complete blow.""",6.0,4
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""It is a reasonably good drug and it has helped me a bit so far. """,8.0,21
Naproxen,Period Pain,"""After 2 decades of seeking relief from bad menstrual cramps and who knows how many gynos (who either accused me of drug seeking or threw narcotics at me, then branded me noncompliant for refusing narcotics) I found a doctor who gave me naproxen. He explained something about its blood thinning properties and how it thins the blood before it sheds from the uterus, as where blot clots the uterus when the shed. MADE SO MUCH SENSE! Especially after the wonderful results. Flow is extremely heavier for the 1st 2 days, then barely a streak for the next 5 days, but NO pain, not even a pinch! Miracle! Taken 3 days before also completely eliminates sore breasts and bloating. If I didn&#039;t bleed I wouldn&#039;t even know I was having a period. No joke.""",10.0,52
Prochlorperazine,Anxiety,"""I was given this for a really bad headache- 
migraine. This med is going on my allergy list and I&#039;m NOT going to take it ever again! I consider it poison! I already have anxiety and I was given med thru IV in the ER along with Benadryl. I was told it could make me jittery but the Benadryl counteracts that. Bull! All of a sudden I couldn&#039;t think, I couldn&#039;t talk right, I was so restless but so tired &amp; sleepy at the same time. I was so hot! They gave me a clipboard to fan myself. I wasn&#039;t comfortable sitting. I wasn&#039;t comfortable standing. I too wanted to rip my IV out and run away. It was one of the WORST experiences of my life! They gave me more Benadryl and that did help, but I didn&#039;t feel like myself that night and felt agitated, dizzy and headache the next day. I got better thank God!""",1.0,6
Apri,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Apri for 2 years now. It has prevented pregnancy! That&#039;s about it! Mood swings are horrible, appetite is horrible, no sex drive at all.""",5.0,2
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""I had been on Celexa for 2 years which caused weight gain, low motivation, sleepiness, and my anxiety came back full strength. Now 1 week on Prozac and I feel like myself again. High energy, good appetite, alert, no anxiety-basically I feel great! I was drinking 5 alcoholic beverages a day now I am not interested in drinking more than 2 a day. 
I am over 45 and my vision was beginning to slip when reading items close up. ever since I started Prozac my vision has improved and I can see things less than 6 inches from my face. Not sure why that happened but it did. 
Give it a try-you will get your life back.""",10.0,139
Monistat 7,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""My first yeast infection and I&#039;m 11 weeks pregnant. Talked to the dr and he prescribed me this monistat from hell. Inserted the cream thinking it would be fast relief. Was I ever wrong!! Itching, burning, rocking back and forth in severe pain. wondering if I did it correctly or if the dr prescribed me the wrong stuff. Attempted to clean it off with a baby wipe but it burned even more so I just sat there crying in pain, hoping it would stop soon. Started researching some natural ways to get rid of yeast infections. I found eating yogurt and garlic, if eaten or inserted in the vagina over night (I know, sounds weird) but I&#039;m willing to try any alternative just so I don&#039;t have to go through that burning itchy feeling again.""",1.0,7
Jolessa,Birth Control,"""I love having only 4 periods a year, but it seems that every other 3 month cycle I having a lot of spotting.  And the menstrual cycle before last had extremely painful cramps. """,6.0,5
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have only been taking Desogen for two weeks now, but I feel like I&#039;ve been a lot more emotional lately. I literally can&#039;t control myself. It hasn&#039;t started problems in my relationship because my boyfriend is very understanding. I have also been getting a lot of breakthrough bleeding but maybe it&#039;s because it&#039;s only my first time taking the medicine. My periods are light in the beginning and super heavy towards the end!""",7.0,7
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""This medication has been a God send for my chronic battle with anxiety and depression. A much safer alternative and also a much less expensive medicine than most barbituates, Xanax works very well on me and several of my fellow patients who suffer from anxiety.""",9.0,7
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I have been taking this med for about a month, and absolutely love it!  It has been the best thing that has happen to me in a long time.  Before Brintellix I was extremely moody, angry, impatient.  Since Brintellix I feel like  my  whole life has changed. I have been better dealing with my husband and children.  My husband  and I had a horrible relationship before... Arguing all the time.  Honestly, we haven&#039;t had one argument since I&#039;ve been taking  this med.  For me, it makes me less irritable.  The only not so great thing about this med is that it keeps me up at night.  I have a HARD time sleeping all night.   Besides that, its absolutely great!!""",10.0,88
Maxidex,,"""I was in coma for 3 weeks. When i eventually got home i woke up on  the 3rd morning to total blindness in my left and only partial site in the other.After invasive investigation it was decided that it was a very rare fungal infection probably caused by acentral line. I had the majority of the infection removed but it left me with cataracts. During the course of all this i have been applying maxidex 2 drops every morning along with other eye drops. I think it has helped alot. I continue to apply it and am due to have the cataract removed in november. That means I&#039;ll be able to see by Christmas all being well. I have the original surgeon to thank for my sight. He had been in the business 35 years and never seen the kind of infection.""",6.0,4
Desvenlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I technically have bipolar II disorder and I&#039;m a rapid-cycler, but most of the time I experience crippling depression. I take this along with Trileptal to curb any possible hypomanic side effects. I took a genetic test and this showed up on my list of drugs that were okay to take. I&#039;m on 25 mg, which is technically a starter dose but I&#039;ve found that it&#039;s more than plenty to help with my symptoms. 

Within the first couple of days, my depressive thinking (intrusive thoughts, suicidal thoughts, paranoia, etc.) and daily panic attacks went down to basically nothing. I have relatively low energy still, but it sure beats feeling suicidal and anxious all the time. The only side effects I have is constipation and if I take it too late, insomnia.""",8.0,8
Dicyclomine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Meds: Subutex 8mg SL 2x daily (recovering addict), Bentyl 20mg oral as-needed up to 4x daily.

I have irritable bowel syndrome flare-ups randomly, depending on stress level, caffeine/nicotine/stimulant intake, etc.  The first few months, one 20mg Bentyl stopped a flare DEAD IN IT&#039;S TRACKS.  Now it doesn&#039;t and I have to double-dose, because when I flare, the pain is so severe that I begin vomiting, sweating, shaking, and cannot function at work.  The double dose is effective, but causes blurred vision, cognitive impairment, and a general feeling of being &quot;disconnected&quot; or &quot;high&quot;, minus any kind of euphoria. Going to discuss this with my PCP.""",8.0,92
Doxazosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I found cardura a wonderful drug which made my urine flow so easily and cured the discomfort I used to feel during urination. I felt no side effects either.""",8.0,171
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 28 years old and I have had the Mirena for almost 3 1/2 years, and haven&#039;t had any problems other than acne.  I don&#039;t really have a period anymore which is awesome. The only thing I hate is the acne part. It&#039;s not like me to have acne, and I hate it.  I have tried many different acne medications to clear it up, and so far the only one that has helped it is the murad acne complex..   I would recommend Mirena to anyone who doesn&#039;t want to have kids, but would like to in the future. I love it that I don&#039;t have to remember to take a pill anymore, and I don&#039;t have to use tampons, or pads. Hope this was helpful for anyone that wants to have this done.""",9.0,30
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I have a 2 year old and a 4 month old. I received the paragard on Nov 22,16. The insertion wasn&#039;t painful at all. Just a very uncomfortable feeling. When the insertion was finished, the nurse provided a pad to put in my underwear, and stated that I will spot for about 2-3 days. But before getting the IUD put in, I had taken 4 200MG of ibuprofen 1 hour before. 3 days after the insertion, I started my period. The cramps were TERRIBLE. The cramps lasted for about 1 1/2 weeks. I had to continue taking the ibuprofen for that long. The bleeding is not that bad. Its the same amount as it was before. I&#039;ve had a heavy flow before the IUD and its still the same. I use the overnight protection pads. Overall I&#039;ll give it a 7.""",7.0,9
Levofloxacin,Sinusitis,"""Saw a PA for sinus infection secondary to bronchitis and acute asthma. Prescribed Levaquin daily for 10 days.  After the 2nd day on it I noticed severe right shoulder pain and mild left shoulder pain.  I did not make the connection until day 7.  I called my pharmacist and was told to stop taking medication.  That was 6 days ago.  I now also have pain in my right bicep. I had just finished a course of steroids for my asthma which may have made me at increase risk for this side effect. Good news is my sinus infection is gone.  Public needs more info on side effects of medication.
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Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Do not buy this product unless you prefer Lucifer himself setting fire to your precious sensitive bits The agony. Never agani""",1.0,4
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""First birth control I&#039;ve ever been on and I have had little to no side effects with the only tangible ones being weight loss ( lost 5lbs ) &amp; some mood swings or nausea during my first week of inserting Nuvaring and the night after I take it out. These symptoms are super manageable and don&#039;t affect my daily life what so ever! 

I&#039;ve been on Nuvaring for about 5 months now using it as the only method of birth control and it has amazing results! I don&#039;t feel it when it&#039;s in place and my boyfriend hasn&#039;t felt it during sex either. I love that I get my period monthly since it lets me know for sure that my birth control is doing it&#039;s job and I&#039;m not pregnant! 

I don&#039;t see myself switching brands for a long time.""",10.0,3
Trastuzumab,Salivary Gland Cance,"""My husband has been on Herceptin for his salivary gland cancer for 2 years.  The fight to keep him on it has been harrowing as it is only formally approved for breast cancer.  I truly believe it saved his life.  He tested HER-2/neu positive (3) which is normally located in the breast.  Dr. Posner (Dana Farber in Boston) recommended a course of treatment that included Herceptin. His Petscans have now been clear and treatment can stop at the end of August.  More needs to be done to allow life saving treatment.""",10.0,32
Miltown,Anxiety,"""I have chronic panic disorder with agoraphobia and due to the fact I have not responded to any antidepressant and have only had a moderate response with benzodiazepines (I was taking Xanax XR) I spoke to my doctor about trying Miltown (meprobamate), the first anxiolytic in history, just to see if it can help. I take 400 mg four times a day (1,600 mg) and I have, to my surprise, actually found it to be fairly effective. I was particularly surprised due to its low potency, 0.5 mg of Xanax is considered bioequivalent to 1,400 mg of Miltown. It takes longer than Xanax, Ativan, or Valium to work and I have noticed I can &quot;feel&quot; when Miltown starts to work where as I did not with benzodiazepines (bad). Good novel treatment.""",8.0,55
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got my IUD put in in March of 2015 after over a year of being on the depo shots. The initial insertion was pretty painful, but I was able to drive home and take some aspirin and lay around while the pain subsided after a few hours. I have PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome) and I wanted to try something that I could feel more like myself and have the least amount of side effects on. This has really been working out really great. I no longer have random pain that I used to get and the only negative that I have noticed is a lack of sex drive since getting it inserted, but I am going to the doctor soon to see if it is a side effect or if my hormones are off.""",8.0,5
Tramadol,Chronic Pain,"""It works. I have back pain needing surgery, and have had 7 stomach surgeries. IT WORKS! No side effects, lasts about 5 hours. No complaints.""",9.0,22
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""I have had hyperhidrosis of my hands and armpits. It made many things in my life extremely uncomfortable or impossible to do. (Even simple things... shaking hands, raising my hand in class (which I never did because I would be to embarrassed wearing grey or any non-dark T-shirts, wearing my hoodie would sometimes make it better but sometimes I would just sweat through it, the list goes on and on). I&#039;ve been hyperhidrosis for 3 years now. I tried Hypercare yesterday, it&#039;s affordable and effective. I recommend to anyone suffering from hyperhidrosis.
Hope this helps because I know how hard life is when you are stuck with this awful sweating.""",10.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have had horrible experiences with birth control, they made me emotionally crazy.  This birth control is awesome!  First month I had spotting for a couple of weeks, but by the 2nd pack it all went away and my periods are around 3 days and LIGHT. I used to have HEAVY, HEAVY bleeding and barely be able to get out of bed.  This has been great for me!""",10.0,17
Flector Patch,Pain,"""I have an osteotomy in my left tibia.  The surgery was a year ago, and the break has not filled in with new bone.  I was prescribed the patches with the caveat  that &quot;they may not work.&quot;  They work very well and my pain has decreased between 75-90%.  If I use them as directed (1 every 12hrs)  they are most effective.  There are some issues with the adhesive on the edges but I&#039;ve found if I warm them with my hand they stick better.  True, there is very little movement of fabric over the area as with back issues.  I work with a personal trainer 5 days a week so the leg gets a lot of use.  Mine is an unusual use for these patches, but they are definitely worth a try.""",8.0,14
Azelastine / fluticasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I have had sinusitis for last 4 weeks - doctor prescribed dymista &amp; I have had it for the last 2 days.  The worst drug I&#039;ve ever taken. Felt weak &amp; emotional - on the verge of tears. Had to go to bed at 7pm. It was an expensive experience as it cost me &euro;42""",1.0,8
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I got the paragard inserted at the time of my C-section (May 2013). I loved the fact that it had no hormones and so my periods were very consistent. It worked wonderful for about a year and a half. Then I got pregnant (October 2015). Sadly, it was an ectopic pregnancy and had surgery the same day the doctors found out it was in my fallopian tube and not in the uterus. The hardest part was being told that there was heart activity. So I lost the baby and my left fallopian tube. Despite the scary experience I went through, I would still recommend the paragard. I don&#039;t necessarily believe the paragard IUD is to blame because it was working wonderfully,  therefore I didn&#039;t find the need for regular check-ups and believe I am part at fault.""",8.0,10
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I started lexapro after 3 years of severe anxiety and panic attacks pretty much daily. I was so terrified to take anything fearing it would make it worse or make me crazy. But my anxiety pushed me to major depression from my irrational fears. I kept thinking it&#039;s gonna get so bad I&#039;m gonna end up losing my job and becoming homeless. Reviews from others scared me also. Finally I told myself it couldn&#039;t get any worse than this. Well it&#039;s been 2 weeks and I haven&#039;t felt that horrible &quot;dread&quot; feeling. I&#039;m way less anxious. It&#039;s pretty much saved me. There are side effects.  Tolerable though. Nausea and headaches the first few days. It also causes bad urinary retention and sweating. But to me,they&#039;re worth not feeling the way I did.""",9.0,39
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""I&#039;ve been on this 7-8 years and it works well. I able to maintain my idle body weight. When 1st taking it, I was starving and ate everything under the soon. After adjusting to the medicine, I&#039;m able to stay at 115 lbs which is perfect for me. I also have fibromyalgia and feel tired all the time.""",8.0,21
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""Helps relieve muscle discomfort especially around the spine.""",9.0,20
Bupropion,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been off and on of this medication for about 8 years. I originally started it to help me quit smoking (which worked wonders for me, I was able to quit) and later was put back on it for seasonal depression disorder. It helps me a lot with depression, especially as it worsens in the winter. 
Side effects I experience is increased anxiety, heart palpitations, increased heart rate. 
I&#039;ve been on 300 mg (150mg twice a day) before and my anxiety was horrible. If you&#039;re on a higher dose and suffer with anxiety you may want to try a lower dose. I currently take 150 mg a day and it&#039;s very helpful. It gives you that spark of motivation you need in the mornings.""",8.0,42
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""This is a God send! 

No more worries for taking a pill every day! I have had no side effects in the 3 years I&#039;ve been on it. Also at the end of each week I have to rip the patch off....even after gym sessions/daily showers/swimming.....it&#039;s stuck on real good! Definitely highly reccomended here in England!

Also it&#039;s free as its contraception!""",10.0,15
Saxenda,Obesity,"""So far so good.. I have lost 28 lbs since I started Saxenda 7 weeks ago. I have had a few of the side effect like nausea and decreased appetite .. But it has been well worth it. I recommend this completely!""",9.0,32
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""2 years of living with physical symptoms such as nausea, headaches, dry mouth.. Not knowing what it was.. I was at the doctors almost every week getting every test imaginable! 
Changed doctors about 12 times... Finally one suggests that I might have Anxiety. 7 weeks of seeing a psychologist, didn&#039;t help! 
On my first week of 5mg, and then up to 10mg next week... So far so good! Not really any symptoms, so I&#039;m liking it!""",8.0,13
Invega,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""My husband is currently hospitalized for the 3rd time in 15 months. Thanks to Invega, I had the first real conversation with him last night in over a year. He says he finally has a clear head and he feels great! Hopefully, this is our answer. I am keeping my finger crossed.""",8.0,39
Diphenhydramine,Insomnia,"""Does what it says. Puts you right to sleep. """,10.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I just finished my active pills two days ago and still haven&#039;t gotten my period. My acne has cleared up a little bit but not entirely. The only downside so far has been a little bit of stomach cramping.""",8.0,0
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I got skyla inserted a little over a week ago. I&#039;m 22 and haven&#039;t had any kids. The insertion was rough. My legs and hands went totally numb which was weird, but apparently not uncommon. However, It was all over within about 3 minutes. The pain was completely gone before the feeling in my legs and hands had even come back, and I drove home with no issues. I actually didn&#039;t even feel any cramping until today (9 days after insertion). Did anyone else have a delay in the onset of cramping or is that just me? Anyways, I&#039;ve had a little spotting, but it all happened exactly the way that my doctor said it would. I&#039;m fine, and this seems worth it. I have a low pain tolerance, and the worst imaginable anxiety. If I can do it, then you can too""",9.0,9
Trintellix,Depression,"""Hey. Started taking Brintellix six weeks ago. I have been on Lexapro for ages and wanted to try something else as I thought Lexapro was flattening it on its effectiveness. Brintellix has me so anxious it&#039;s incredible and I seem to want to cry all the time.
Cognitively, heaps of improvement, helped with energy as well. But has done nothing for GAD, which is the root cause of my issues. This has been disastrous and cost me my job because of anxiety build up and subsequently the depression that&#039;s followed.
Good luck to you all on this medication... Each to their own I guess. It&#039;s just plain horrible for me!""",1.0,45
Metformin,min),"""I started glucophage xr on February 20. I can not believe how much better I feel. Before glucophage I spent every waking minute thinking about what I would eat next. For the last 5 years I stayed under 1000 calories a day, and my readings were 175 or 83, I was up and down like a yo-yo all day and night. I gained weight constantly, I weighed in at 196lbs on Feb 20. Now 2 months later on glucophage I have lost 29 lbs, and I eat like a normal person. I can&#039;t believe the difference. The first week on it I had some nausea but it went away and I now have no side effects. I keep thinking this is a fluke, a pill can&#039;t make that much of a difference. I feel better than I have in 20 years, I now have energy because I am eating enough and my readings are amazing.""",10.0,184
Metronidazole,Giardiasis,"""I have no idea whether my symptoms are from the giardiasis or flagyl. I have constant headache, abdominal pain, nausea, can&#039;t eat, major weight loss, and severe fatigue. I cannot work and am barely functioning. Whatever is causing this, I hope it goes away when I am done with this drug. I have never been so sick in my life.""",5.0,6
Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate,None,"""Only used 3/4 of it and had relief in 5 minutes. """,10.0,10
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""I started out on 10mg, worked a couple of nights, slept great, then it didn&#039;t work anymore, just be awake wishing I could sleep.
Dr raised dose to 20mg. Worked great for about 10 nights, now I&#039;m here awake wishing I could fall asleep.
No bad dreams or paralysis, just can&#039;t fall asleep.
Going back to try something else.
Dang it! Was hoping this would work.""",4.0,0
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I used the Monistat 3 day treatment and about 15 minutes after inserting the medicine my vagina felt like it was on fire! The treatment was 10x worse than the symptoms I was experiencing before. I have never felt pain like that on my life and wouldn&#039;t wish this on my worst enemy. I will NEVER use this product again""",1.0,4
Tramadol,Pain,"""It doesn&#039;t take the pain completely away, but it makes life tolerable. I can at least walk my dog and work while on it. It also does a pretty decent job controlling my depression that has come from having chronic pain. Only side effect so far is slight constipation, but I&#039;ll take that everyday as opposed to the ridiculous pain I was in.

Thank you Tramadol.""",9.0,27
Safyral,,"""I am on my 2nd week and I have the following effects: tender breasts, bad moods, nausea, eating habits changed.""",4.0,4
Linezolid,Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection,"""I had MRSA inf. last 8 yrs, all around the body. One heals and other one starts, went to my heart twice too. Now this many years of this, I end up to get Sepsis, I have no words to tell, how bad I feel...too bad, I guess. God Bless You All, who went true this bad infection.""",10.0,17
Letrozole,"Breast Cancer, Metastatic","""I&#039;ve been taking Femara since the breast cancer was discovered in my lung - that has been 10 years this year. Two types of chemo failed to knock it out and as I was preparing for radiation, I started taking Femara. Within a month the tumor began to shrink and all that is left is scarring where it once was. I am so grateful to my doctor for recommending it to me. My other oncologist didn&#039;t even mention it. Needless to say I&#039;m happy to be alive and enjoying life.""",10.0,225
Bimatoprost,"Glaucoma, Open Angle","""This is a very expensive eye drop and the company only puts enough in the bottle to get exactly 28 to 30 days. You can easily run out early. I&#039;m sure it wouldn&#039;t bankrupt the company to put enough to get a full month out of it. Greedy I guess. I told my doctor to prescribe a different eye drop. I&#039;m happy now.""",5.0,3
Benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""wonderful product! doesn&#039;t dry my skin out and works fast. my skin looks great.""",10.0,17
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 22, have no children, and had my Mirena inserted about 3 months ago. I was first on Skyla for 3 years, then the second time around chose Mirena as it lasts longer and because of the current political climate. The insertion was very easy for me, however that may have been because I already had an IUD in the past. The insertion of my first IUD was terrible, VERY painful, but the benefits outweighed the few minutes of pain. Since having the Mirena IUD I&#039;ve only had 1 period that lasted 1-2 days. I&#039;ve never once had the slightest concern about being pregnant, and have experienced no side effects besides a few days of spotting after the insertion. Highly highly recommend.""",10.0,11
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""Flattening out the dosage peaks as these occurr with Ritalin is a pleasant experience, reducing fatigue and also the moments per day being confronted with a chronic condition. Most notable side effect was extreme agitation, forcing to quit the usage.""",6.0,11
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""I started taking this over a month ago for anxiety. I had terrible physical symptoms of anxiety including numbness, pins and needles and burning in my limbs. I was having panic attacks on a daily basis for about 6 months and was feeling incredibly disconnected from my life and surroundings. I was put on 15mg once a day and I can not express how much this drug has changed my life. The first day after taking it I was incredibly drowsy, however, that subsided within two weeks - I still get drowsy after taking it but I&#039;ve never slept better and I wake up fine. I did have increased hunger for about three weeks but I just continued my normal diet/exercise so I had absolutely no weight gain and my appetite has returned to normal.""",10.0,85
Codeine / guaifenesin,Cough,"""Great medicine, but they don&#039;t make it anymore.""",10.0,5
Azithromycin,Sinusitis,"""At first I felt better, but it didn&#039;t last.  I still had that nasty taste at the back of my throat.  I&#039;ve had a quick response to Augmentin, after one tablet and overnight the nasty taste is gone.""",3.0,16
Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I got my first Y.I so I took moms advice and went to by monistat 7.. I gotta insert what? Where? Within 5 minutes I was so itchy.. No burning but I want to cry!!! I am currently laying with an ice pack between my legs """,6.0,4
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""So, I have completed my first week today and I am down 9.8 pounds.  I started last week because at 285 lbs I was just diagnosed with prediabeties.  My doctor wants to try weight loss before taking any diabetic meds.
I&#039;m now at 276 after a week, working everyday to eat each meal healthy.  I&#039;ve even tried a few smoothies, and baby kale (which by the way, isn&#039;t yucky like regular kale). :)
I&#039;m feeling really good about my attempt this time, the medicine so far has not presented any side effects except a dry mouth, which is sort of annoying, but not too bad.
Will update again, pass or fail, so you know.
Good luck to everyone on your journey!!!!""",9.0,12
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I am 37 and suffered a rare type of heart attack called a spontaneous coronary artery dissection in my LAD (the widow maker). I have no heart disease. I have perfect blood pressure and blood lipids, includes by HDL, LDL, cholesterol, trig, etc. after my HA and based in both the rarity of my event and the mortality rate (80%) I have severe anxiety. I am trying to stop worrying and learn to love my broken heart. This drug saves me weekly. It doesn&#039;t mask cardiac distress so I take it when my chest feels right and within 5 min I&#039;m fine. It&#039;s 4 dollars cash for a 30 day RX. I take .25 mg by biting a half pull into a fourth. Life saver. It&#039;s going to save my career too. This drug has saved my life.""",10.0,14
Truvada,HIV Infection,"""I&#039;ve been using Truvada for about three months with no noted side effects. Once daily dosing of one pill is great and it can be taken with or without food.""",10.0,26
Subutex,Chronic Pain,"""I have been living with chronic pain from fibromyalgia for 15 years and have tried all different meds. Subutex is the only med that gave me a quality life .""",10.0,45
Flomax,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""It works but it affects my ejaculation during sex. I&#039;ve been taking it for a while. It depends on how old you are for that not to matter.""",2.0,121
Methadone,Opiate Withdrawal,"""If I hadn&#039;t made the decision to begin methadone, I don&#039;t know where I would be.  It wasn&#039;t an easy choice at all, but now I am so glad I did it.  Its literally saved my life, my relationships and my future!""",10.0,57
Hydromorphone,Chronic Pain,"""I have metastatic breast cancer. I found IV dilauded, self-administered thru my port to be the most effective pain management strategies I have had thus far. My doc and palliative care nurse are encouraging me to shift to using a pain pump for more continuous pain control and decrease side effects from varying levels of dilauded. I can see how dependency could be an issue. I&#039;m not personally concerned because I have a terminal condition, however, especially because it does give me a feeling of well being and pain reduction is immediate that could be a problem for those with chronic pain.""",8.0,10
Duramorph,Chronic Pain,"""I was given this right after surgery from a car accident; it made me really sick and the side effects kept me crying the whole time I was on it.    It did help with the pain a little, but not enough to counter the side effects!""",4.0,10
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was put on 20 mg of Celexa, been about a month now. I had a hysterectomy and going through instant menopause at the age of 43 and I can&#039;t take any hormones so my anxiety levels where through the roof. This medicine has helped. My nervousness and shaking has subsided. There are side effects but some go away eventually. Glad I took it because I almost didn&#039;t. """,8.0,39
Oxaydo,Chronic Pain,"""Breast cancer left side and radiation damage.  My left arm is in constant pain.  I work long hours so don&#039;t want to make any pain meds during work but want something to help me sleep through the night - pain relieve.  The OTC meds is tearing my stomach and cause uncontrol bowel movement.  Would this help with pain so I can rest?  It&#039;s been over 16 months and I have not had more than 6 hour sleep.  I also want to make sure this is not habit forming""",8.0,12
Ultram,Pain,"""This medication did not help my pain and made me feel &quot;wired&quot;.""",1.0,23
Iressa,Non-Small Cell Lung Cance,"""hi my mother suffering lung cancer .

The hospital Dr started  her  Gefitinib tablets Ip 250mg 1 tablet in day.

so now she is worried about her hair falls .""",10.0,0
Prometrium,Premature Lab,"""Early pregnancy loss was a huge issue. I have been on prometrium since day after ovulation. I am 18 weeks pregnant. Drs wanted me to stop at 14 weeks I had extra and continued. I ran out for two days and started having contractions. My Dr decided it was best to stay on prometrium due to evidence of risked preterm labor.""",8.0,22
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""My boyfriend and I are both 16 years old and the last time we had sex the condom broke. I am not on birth control so the following day (about 15 hours later) I went to the pharmacy and bought a Plan B. I did not take it with food which may be why I felt nauseous after I took it. It is now one week after the birth control malfunction and I got my period! My advice would be to try not to worry too much and give yourself unneeded anxiety. Also try to take it ASAP preferably within the first 24 hours. There is an online coupon that you can print off the Plan B One Step website if you can not afford this $50 medication. Stay safe!""",10.0,10
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""Wow, this product is awesome! I have only been on it for a week now and I&#039;m seeing impressive results. I&#039;m a teenager and I have mild acne and I&#039;ve been struggling with it since I was 10. I figured it&#039;s about time to put an end to this and I went to my doctor and she prescribed this medicine. I have scars and occasionally really big pimples that hurt. This product magically reduces the size of your pimples. However, I will warn people that this medicine also dries your skin out and can cause flaking and peeling. So, use a moisterizer to counter the drying effect and you should be all set. And make sure to wash your face too to prevent further acne! Other than this minor issue its a great product so far.""",9.0,13
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I&#039;ve taken this product many times and it Always work , you will have minor cramping and drowsiness but that is to be Expected I recommend if you have an accident buy this even though it is costly it Works!""",10.0,8
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex a day before ovulation. Needless to say that he didn&#039;t pull out in time. We&#039;re both young and he&#039;s getting deployed for the next 8 months so we are in no position to have a baby. I took plan b about an hour after we had sex and was totally freaked out and kept wondering if plan b worked or not.  I googled all types of stuff and after reading reviews here, I promised myself if I got my period I&#039;d write a review! Plan b works, don&#039;t stress ladies!""",10.0,22
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the Mirena for two years and it has not been that great to me. It was not always terrible. The first 6-8 months were awesome. Then I started to gain weight, developed moderately severe acne, and after a year I started having heavier periods than before. I didn&#039;t flow on a normal schedule either. I also had more intense cramping and mood swings. I&#039;m finally going to the doctor, because the benefits no longer outweigh the side effects.""",3.0,0
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""After 5 years on Paxil, then 2 years on Paxil CR, I weaned myself off in 2 months. I had severe nausea, and abdominal pain for 3 months. I am back on Paxil 10 mg.daily, under a Physician Assistant&#039;s care to eventually wean off. Nausea is gone, as is the abdominal pain. It was so bad for those three months, I was hardly able to function, because of the extreme nausea.""",8.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I have been on Orthro Evra for 3 years. I love it. I have recently noticed some mood swings, and random break downs. I have snapped at customers and my husband. I never know where they come from or why, until one co-worker pointed out that it could be my birth control. I have a normal period. Every month I start on Wednesday, stop on Sunday. I love that I know when it&#039;s coming every month! Thinking of switching to Seasonique for the lower periods due to endometerosis. I know it&#039;s not good to be on one certain kind for a long period of time.""",6.0,6
Dilaudid,Pain,"""Was given this drug while in the hospital.  Had severe tonsilitus and could not eat, drink, speak or breathe.  A shot in the IV and then flushed with saline!  What a relief!!!  Worked instantly!  Even though it doesn&#039;t make you sick like morphine, I still vomited when I got home after a dose two hours earlier.""",10.0,23
Escitalopram,Trichotillomania,"""This my third day on escitalopram for trichotillomania and anxiety. The first two days were rough, I had horrible mood swings, nausea, and loss of appetite. But today(the third day) I felt like a normal person after so long and I&#039;m glad I&#039;m starting to see somewhat of a result so soon. Although I still had loss of appetite and trouble sleeping I&#039;m starting to feel better and I love it.""",9.0,8
Lexapro,,"""I had anxiety and extremely debilitating depression. I started with 5 mg of Lexapro for 1.5 weeks and upped the dose to 10 for about three weeks. At first I didn&#039;t notice that much difference, even had the depression get worse for a few days after upping to 10 mg. THEN I started taking 15 mg and after 1 day I already felt so much better! And now, 2 weeks later I can say I almost feel like the old me!
I am tremendously grateful for this medicine.""",9.0,3
Silodosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Within 1 hour of first dose, I, like many others on this thread, had no ejaculate. None. It was pretty disconcerting to say the least. As far as the BPH goes, it worked. I just can&#039;t justify taking something that ruins sex, no matter what the reason.""",5.0,12
Carbidopa / levodopa,Parkinson's Disease,"""I have been taking Rytary for the last 9 days, and it worked great at night since I was sleep. But it worked about 30%-40% for me as soon as I put something in my mouth.  I had a small apple yesterday and took my pills 2 1/2 hours later, and I was stiff, with almost no movement for the next 2 hours. Today I had a very light vegii lunch at noon, took Rytary at 3pm which worked about 30%, and I finally decided to take my Parcopaat 6pm  on top of Rytary! I would vote for Rytary at night only.""",3.0,49
Teriflunomide,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I had side effects that are difficult to explain. I felt like I was decaying inside and never felt right about a month or so after starting -- I missed a few doses one week due to not having my med and being away from home and I felt better after just two doses missed! I had an MRI 6 1/2 months in and had active lesions on my spine - brain MRI showed minimal change but in the same breath no improvement toward lesions and size. I had vision blurriness that I never experienced my eyes would go weak 2 min of focus, I was told not due to the medicine. My other meds were not as effective as they were prior to starting Aubagio and my Lyrica was tripled in dosage. My skin was dry and I depression got worse and depression was better once stopped.""",4.0,51
Zoloft,Depression,"""I started on 25mg for couple of weeks then went to 50mg. Started having more side effects such as bad headache that lasted for several days. Have kind of numb feeling, don&#039;t want to go out and socialize much. """,6.0,26
Beclomethasone,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I would personally give QVAR 80 a 10 out of 10.  I used my albuterol rescue inhaler 2-3 times a day and 1-2 in the middle of the night.  I&#039;d wake up tight-chested and wheezing for no reason, exercise gave me asthma attacks as did my animal/plant allergies, changes in the weather and even laughing.  Since being on QVAR, I don&#039;t use my albuterol at all, like once every couple of months.  That&#039;s why I was so happy for my 5 1/2 year old son when his pediatrician put him on QVAR...he only had attacks when he had a virus.  Every single cold would go directly to his chest.  However, after being on QVAR for 4 weeks (and not having had any colds, we don&#039;t know its effectiveness) he has been having the most long, dragged out and intense tantrums.""",8.0,56
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I&#039;m 24, in gradschool and I&#039;ve been taking the 70mg for about four months.  At first I lost ten pounds but now have maintained my appetite.  When I don&#039;t take it I do feel an uncontrollable desire to eat a lot.  I have difficulty sleeping at night and sometimes won&#039;t fall asleep until 3 or 4 am, and I take the medicine as soon as I wake up. I think it works best a few hours after taking it. Feel no anxiety and accomplish a lot- but then wears off by the afternoon.  Also I was prescribed an anti-depressant before but I feel this somewhat takes care of that. I still prefer taking Vyvanse now but I do think I&#039;ll stop for a while after graduating because I&#039;m not sure about the long term effects.""",8.0,12
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""I love Lyrica, it works well.""",10.0,12
Oxycodone,Pain,"""Best pain medication I&#039;ve ever taken. It makes me tired though and it also makes me very itchy.""",9.0,34
Ativan,Anxiety,"""I am taking 1mg 4x daily. I have had some deaths in my family and have been more anxious. Should my dose be increased?""",7.0,13
Microgestin Fe 1.5 / 30,Menstrual Disorders,"""I have taken these pills for 1 week, but that is all it took for me to know they are NOT for me. My insurance switched me to these. These pills have so many negative effects on me! First, I am STARVING every hour or so. I can even eat a big meal and I will be starving again, and if I don&#039;t eat, I will feel weak and shaky. Second, I am bloated all the time, which is really uncomfortable! Third, towards the end of the week, I started to feel really tired for no reason even though I had a good night&#039;s sleep. I would suddenly just feel faint  and I could barely keep my eyes open. Also, on the 6th day, I felt a heaviness in my chest, which cannot be good. I am going to see if I can switch back to my other ones (Gianvi). I do NOT recommend these!""",2.0,1
Naproxen,Pain,"""I had ongoing pain and swelling for a full year after knee surgery to repair three rips in my right knee. It felt like bone rubbing on bone, felt hot to the touch with swelling  After going through narcotics and Motrin for swelling, I worked on accepting that I would be dealing with this for a long time as a chronic condition.  After my 1st dose of 500 mg of Naprosyn, it was a Godsend. For the 1st time in a year, my knee actually felt normal.""",10.0,40
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I was told I had to lose 44lbs in 3 months so I could have IVF. I&#039;ve been using Victoza for 3.5 weeks and I&#039;ve lost 14lbs. Took 0.6 for the first 2 days and been on 1.2 ever since. I had some nausea and lethargy for the first 4 days, but after that I felt great. I&#039;ve been working out about 5 - 6 days per week and feeling strong.

I wanted to ask whether Victoza side-effects get a &quot;second wind&quot; after a while, because today I feel terrible. I had a rather fatty meal yesterday for lunch, but a small portion. Felt ill almost instantly and have been feeling headachy, queasy and &quot;fuzzy&quot; all day today.  I also think I might have a fever.

I am very healthy otherwise, so I don&#039;t think it can be anything but Victoza.  I have ZERO appetite today.""",9.0,59
Viibryd,Depression,"""I got the starter pack from my doctor. I took the first 10mg with my dinner last night around 6 pm. From 2am until 6:30am, I was vomiting and had diarrhea. I&#039;m exhausted and can&#039;t sleep.""",1.0,28
Doxylamine / pyridoxine,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""I started taking diclegis at 7 weeks (was totally against medicine, but the nausea was unbearable). I was so glad I did try it because it worked like magic. Huge difference the following day if I didn&#039;t take it at night. It also helped with my moodiness and over sensitivity to smell. 11 weeks later, I am discontinuing use of it - hoping I can manage the symptoms myself. I did not get side effects at first, but about 9-10 weeks into taking it (16-17 weeks of pregnancy), I started to lose sleep at night and stay tired all day. Since not taking diclegis, I can sleep at night now. I think my body just got used to it and started to react with hyperactivity. Also noticed reduced fetal movement while taking it versus not.""",9.0,12
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been taking Victoza for 4-5 weeks.  Seems to keep my sugar in line.  Was 190 - 240 range  no 71 -117 range.  I was a little naucious the first week at .6 dose BS 110-138.  Next week went up to in between .6 and 1.2 dose.  Some headaches but experienced a full day of diarrhea (it was hell for that day).  Stayed at that dose for almost 2 weeks blood sugars were 91 - 135 mostly below 120.  Testing 6-8 times a day.  Increased dose at about the 3rd to 4th week to 1.2.  Blood sugars are mostly normal 71-122.  Although fasting mornings BS is 135- 155.  Yet I test in the middle of night my BS is 99-107 (I am experiencing insomnia). I have been experiencing loose bowel movements and diarrhea for the last 2 weeks.  I hope to go back to normal.""",8.0,50
Trazodone,Anxiety,"""I used to feel vaguely anxious all the time and acutely anxious some of the time -- and have trouble sleeping. Now, I feel some anxiety (which is natural if you are 65, single, childless, and have little money!) -- but  I don&#039;t worry and obsess and make Plan A, B, C, D, and E the way I once did. I even feel confident that things will work out! And I sleep thorugh the night....I rarely have trouble falling asleep, so what I usually do is go to sleep &amp; when I wake up in the night and can&#039;t back to sleep, take it then. This works like a charm for me. The only side-effects seem to be occasional dizziness.....Trazodone is WAY better than Elavil (HORRIBLE drug) and Lorazepam which kept me spaced out and unable to remember anything.""",10.0,96
Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate,Urinary Tract Infection,"""They have stopped making urised. Prosed was substituted and now FDA has pulled it?  I need something for interstitial cystits which is now really acting up.""",9.0,23
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""I tried this gel after suffering from severe acne once a month (after stopping birth control).  I&#039;m 28 years old, have always had a FEW pimples at a time, but never anything like what I experiences after stopping birth control!
I used the gel, and the first day was terrible.  My whole skin burned and peeled, and I stopped using Acanya after that for about 3 weeks.  I then researched the gel, and was informed that I shouldn&#039;t have put it all over my face, especially in sensitive areas.  So I tried using it again, only on my forehead and jawline.  I have literally not had one acne breakout since I have started up again, and it has been about 7 months!  One pimple once in a while, but that&#039;s it!  Amazing!  No more burning as well!""",10.0,24
Doxorubicin,Breast Cance,"""I did not experience any side effects, but based on a clinical trial result, I walked at a brisk pace  for an hour most days to avoid cardiotoxicity.""",9.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started this prescription on Dec 28, 2015... By January 7, 2016 I had a blood clot that started in my calf. I do not recommend this pill for use.""",1.0,3
Dalfampridine,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Ampyra has been a Godsend for me! Before I started taking it, I was a &quot;wall-walker&quot;. I always had to hold onto a wall before I took a step. Now I am walking without assistance. I saw improvement after my second dose. Now I am exercising again which makes me feel so much better-mentally and physically. I was 51 before I was diagnosed and not being able to walk made my life miserable. Now, I feel like I am more of a &quot;normal&quot; person than I have been in 20 years! Thanks Ampyra!""",10.0,105
Lyrica,Postherpetic Neuralgia,"""Used Lyricia for treatment of shingles.  Have had shingles for almost four months. Symptoms began with terrible burning in both breast&#039;s and in back directly behind each breast.  I started taking Lyrica twice a day (every 12 hours) for about a week and get much relief for about 10 hours.  Then the burning sensations return.
Started a couple of new drugs today in addition to the Lyrica.  Hope to get serious relief and complete recovery.""",8.0,27
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Lowers blood sugar but causes heartburn.""",8.0,15
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex a 3-4 days after my period ended and I took the generic version of Plan B within 2 hours. I got my period yesterday, it was right on time if not a 1-2 days early. So relieved that Plan B worked for me but I will be getting on birth control ASAP. I will say though that as far as side effects, I had nausea the first few days after taking it and my breasts were really sore and tender for around 2 weeks.

All in all, I certainly recommend taking this if you need it.""",10.0,7
Ortho Micronor,Birth Control,"""I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome nearing two years ago. I am also one of those people that ends up having every side effect possible. I haven&#039;t had one single side effect which is glorious! I&#039;ve tried Alesse/Alysena, Yaz, Tri-Cyclen, and some other kind. All with horrible side effects. It&#039;s been a week so far and this is beyond the point where I would be searching for another type. 

Highly recommend. """,10.0,22
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""I took Tamiflu as soon as I had symptoms (achy, fever, cough, etc.). My husband had just been in bed with the flu for a couple of days and the doctor gave me Tamiflu in case I became symptomatic. Woke up this morning and feel ill but more like a cold. No fever, etc. Not so exhausted I cannot move as without Tamiflu. Everyone I know who has taken Tamiflu has really good results and very little side effects if any. Research on this medication is not so great for probably a variety of reasons. If you have flu symptoms and/or flu give it a try.""",10.0,10
Fentanyl,Chronic Pain,"""Used after surgery because allergic to morphine. Very good results.""",8.0,10
Cymbalta,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""These pharmaceutical companies need to figure out ways to engineer better medications. I went on cymbalta for about 8 months after a long struggle with anxiety. I had mild depressive episodes as well, but it didn&#039;t really bother me and mostly came as a result of having bad anxiety that I felt I couldn&#039;t control. Cymbalta was great at first, I seemed to actually lose a little weight (didn&#039;t need to but any girl likes to see that) and I had a great mood much of the time. However, I started noticing that it wasn&#039;t doing anything for my actual anxiety. It started making me gain weight, I was too tired from the medicine to go the gym, and had a hard time even making it to the library to study (I&#039;m a college student).""",5.0,29
Saxenda,Weight Loss,"""saxenda is amazing ! I have experienced no side effects at all. I started out at 137 lbs. 12 days later, I weigh 128. 
couldn&#039;t be happier.""",10.0,21
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got the Nexplanon May 2015. The first three weeks I had no issues but now I&#039;ve been spotting everyday since. Some days it can be heavy but most of the time its light but I still need to use a tampon. I&#039;ve also noticed being more bloated and gassy all the time as well as being tired. I know I was told I would be spotting for several months on and off but I can&#039;t remember a day where I haven&#039;t spotted.""",5.0,2
Hydroxychloroquine,Sjogren's Syndrome,"""Annieoakley2 - if you are seeing this would like to chat... I am 61 and your post describes the exact same thing I am experiencing.... Wow!""",5.0,4
Anastrozole,Breast Cance,"""Diagnosed April 2016.  Stage 2, Grade 3.  Lumpectomy.  I finished doxorubicin hydrochloride (Adriamycin) and cyclophosphamide, followed by treatment with paclitaxel (Taxol) - ACT regime in  October 2016, and then radiation, Jan 2017.  I was 100% estrogen positive and 90% progesterone positive.  I was HR negative.  I refused the anastrozole, at first, but since I have been taking one pill every other day.  I have been taking it for 4 months.  I am 66.  I have trouble sleeping (never previously) My energy has decreased.  My muscles in my back, are stiff along with my joints.  I think I am retaining fluid in my limbs; not sure.  I&#039;ve gained 7 pounds.  Sometimes my fingers lock and then snap; weird.  I&#039;m praying and trying to eat all the cancer killing foods; quite a regiment.""",7.0,7
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I LOVE Sprintec! This is my 5th month being on it now. At first, I was a bit moody and went back and forth from having a large to nearly no appetite. My breast were also more tender, but that has passed. My sex drive also had it&#039;s &quot;mood swings&quot; as well and that went away as well. The only thing that has continued is mild acne. I haven&#039;t gained any weight since on this (which was my main concern) but everyone will be different. My best friend is also on Sprintec and she gained 20 pounds so it really is a case by case thing. Also, I have had migraines my whole life and they are GONE. I have tried everything and this has truly saved my life! So if this is an issue, consider it!""",9.0,18
Spironolactone,Acne,"""Like many of the women posting here, I have used almost every prescription and non-prescription acne treatment over the last 15 years.  I was prescribed spironolactone, 50mg a day at the end of April 2015. The first 3 months were horrendous. My cheeks and sometimes forehead broke out so bad and the pimples lasted for weeks or months and left red scars. I was so depressed, I came on these sites for answers. I found hope when others stated that it took awhile to start working. I was noticing a decrease in amount of oil my skin produced. I can honestly say that as of today, 9/12/15, my skin is amazing. I have a few light red scars but other than that my skin feels amazing, no pimples, very little oil. I hope it stays this way!""",9.0,29
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I am on my 4th week of contrave. Taking two pills in the morning and two at night. I am 5 feet tall and started at 173 lbs. I have lost 6lbs. I have had sharp  stomach pain. Mainly after eating a big meal, which I haven&#039;t done since I realize that it only happened when eating too much.
I haven&#039;t had any nausea even when taking my pills on an empty stomach. I don&#039;t think about food as much. But I can&#039;t really say that I am no long hungry. I have deceased my portion size and I am not starving all the time. I have been constipated, which is a new thing for me. I think it&#039;s because I haven&#039;t been drinking as much water as I should, even though my mouth feels like cotton. I have had very strange dreams, Not scary in a boogeyman kinda of way, tho""",6.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,None,"""I was on the Depo shot and felt moody and gained a lot of weight. I went on this pill and I love it. No weight gain, no side effects at all. The Depo made me feel crazy, with this I feel great and love life.""",9.0,0
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""To those obsessively looking through reviews before prepping like I was, don&#039;t worry! I read some bad reviews and was terrified, but the whole experience was easier than I thought. The Suprep does not taste good, but it&#039;s not as bad as I expected. Per my doctors advice, I refrigerated the suprep and mixed it with cold water to help the taste. It tasted somewhat like a sweet cough syrup, but more bitter, with a grape aftertaste. Getting it cold takes away the saltiness. Like other reviewers have said, get a lemon to bite down on after each drink, it gets the taste out of your mouth instantly! The &quot;emptying&quot; started about 20 min. after drinking, I didn&#039;t have any nausea or cramping at all.""",9.0,42
Hydroxychloroquine,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I was diagnosed with sero-negative rheumatoid arthritis in 1998. Plaquenil quickly helped the swelling and pain in my hands, wrists, and elbows. After 4 years, a new doctor questioned whether I really had RA, and she took me off Plaquenil. Less than two years later, my hands seemed to freeze up, and I actually wore splints because of the pain. A new rheumatologist quickly put me back on Plaquenil. I have my eyes checked by a retina specialist twice a year. My only pain now is osteoarthritis in my knees and back, and I exercise and take occasional anti-inflammatories for that. I am grateful to Plaquenil when I remember how bad my pain and the swelling were before Plaquenil.""",9.0,80
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I started with Implanon back in September of 2010. This past September my doctor removed and replaced my Implanon with Nexplanon. I have to say there is actually a significant difference between the two. I was irregular the entire time I was on Implanon, very heavy bleeding and frequent periods. The day of my &quot;refresher&quot; I was on my THIRD very heavy period between the beginning of August and the beginning of September. The day after the Nexplanon was inserted I have been period free, nothing to complain about on that matter, 4 months period free, I&#039;ll take it. However, the insertion method is much different than with the Implanon. The Nexplanon seems very shallow under my skin in comparison which makes it much more noticeable to me,annoying""",8.0,4
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I have had yeasts infections quite a few times! I have always used Monistat 1. The first time I used it I freaked out my whole family I was screaming and crying. Telling them to &quot;Make it stop!&quot; And I&#039;ve used it a couple times since then and it has been completely fine with no burning. I&#039;m using it tonight and feel like I&#039;m dying again! It always works and clears it up but be prepared for the worst pain for a few hours!""",7.0,11
Dapagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""So far probably the most effective rx I ever taken. In 25 days my a1c has dropped from near 10 to6.5 and the only thing I think I have experienced wrong is some constapation but not terrible. Still in the early stages but if it stays on track-God send.""",10.0,13
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""At first I was super nauseous on this medicine and would feel lightheaded. But then I realized I was taking my doses too close together. So now I take one at about seven when I wake up and then one at four when I get off work. The first one and I drink a ton of water with and I eat something with it.  After that I haven&#039;t had hardly any problems. I do found myself sweating excessively and a little hard to poop. But other than that it&#039;s amazing I do not crave alcohol or chocolate or ice cream near as much anymore. I think the side effects only last a few weeks. So if you can get through that you&#039;re golden.""",9.0,24
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Helps my anxiety tremendously!""",9.0,31
Lamotrigine,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""Been on Lamictal for about 5 yrs after many yrs of antidepressants and anxiety medicines. About 6 yrs ago after a very traumatic experience with losing my boys and husband nothing worked anymore, I started having stress induced seizures, some very serious! They put me on Lamictal and my periods of mania and mind racing slowly stopped, my restless legs syndrome went away. I actually started to feel and not be a robot. Side effects for me are drowsiness and slight weight gain (8 lbs), I&#039;d gain any amount to feel normal. One VERY important fact to remember is dosage! Everyone has different amounts that work, and don&#039;t ever skip or adjust dosage on your own! I did it and paid the price. Hope this helps! I feel grateful to my doc for prescribing.""",9.0,94
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Had sex on May 6th, the day after my period ended. Took Plan B after 32h, had spotting for 2days. After that I had milky/watery discharge for a month (!!!!) every single day. Every week I took pregnancy tests, they all were negative. Only on June 11th FINALLY I had my period. Ironically on June 10th I bought 2 pregnancy tests, I was pretty sure I was pregnant, because had all symptoms which signify pregnancy or maybe I just was so much stressed out that in every unusual little thing I saw pregnancy. I know its hard af but please be patient and everything is going to be OK!!!!""",10.0,22
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Doc experimented by moving me up onto escitalopram from citalopram I couldn&#039;t stay awake, like a deep sleep drug and I had to work back then. Moved me back to cipramil.""",1.0,2
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Kariva for 5 months now, and am looking to switch. I get my period the third week of pills for several days, and then again the fourth week as a full period. Both sets of periods I get come with cramps, bloating (and several pounds of weight gain, which disappears once my period is over), and moodiness. When I asked my doctor to switch initially, she suggested I wait several months, as sometimes these effects subside, but mine have not.""",6.0,4
Ciprofloxacin,Bronchitis,"""I have been taking Cipro for three days now. I&#039;m a father of two girls. I have had to call off work for the past 2 days due to the tiredness and fatigue. The only good thing I can say is that my infection is getting better slowly. This is a very strong medicine for many uses. """,5.0,21
Flexeril,Sciatica,"""This was the first time I had ever taken cyclobenzaprine.   I took one (1) 10mg on a Thursday evening about 6:30 pm, and all day the next day I felt slight confusion, loss of concentration and it felt like my head was in a fog.  Did not help with pain but allowed me to get some much needed sleep.""",5.0,71
Tri-Previfem,Birth Control,"""PLEASE do not take this. I haven&#039;t been this depressed in a year but I truly feel like this has made it come back with a vengeance. JUST DON&#039;T TAKE IT. Also, my anxiety is worse than it&#039;s ever been and I really feel like dying. I&#039;m switching back to sprintec in hopes that I feel better. Stay away from this.""",1.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have irregular menstrual cycles I&#039;ve started taking Trinessa to help regulate my cycle, I am only on my 2nd week but I don&#039;t like the side effects. I am nauseous all day and it affects my mood shortly after taking it, I go from happy and productive to moody and sluggish. I also have headaches, muscle and breast soreness. I have not stop bleeding either I have been spotting the entire time and as I go along it seems to get heavier. I was not expecting for it to start working to stop my elongated period immediately but the all day nauseous and mood change is the worst, I will try to complete the month but I not sure if the is the option for me.""",3.0,3
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Birth Control,"""I took Ortho Tri-Cyclen from when I was 16-20 years old the first time, and I recently started taking it again 2 months ago.  Both times, I experienced an increase in cup size (~2 cups), which was nice, but I think part of that is connected to weight gain.  After I switched to a different birth control the first time, I dropped about 7 lbs. over the course of a few months.  I then stopped the other birth control because I was having some bad side effects and dropped another 10 additional lbs., but on the downside my breast size decreased to an A (the size it was when I was 17 prior to taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen).  Now that I have been taking it for two months, I have definitely not felt like myself and have been depressed &amp; unable to concentrate, and have gained 7 lbs.""",5.0,23
Mirapex,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I had RLS in the evening and while sleeping for years.
Finally brought it up with my doctor.  I now take 0.25 mg Mirapex morning and evening.  It works for me.  If I run out for a couple days,  the restless legs and fidgities come right back.  No negative side effects that I know of.""",10.0,30
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Acne,"""I never had acne problems just a few hormonal breakouts once a montb. I had taken another type of pill for 6 years before switching to tri cyclen at the suggestion of my dr. This has given me terrible TERRIBLE acne. There has not been one other change in my life with the exception of switching birth control. I&#039;m in my late twenties and I am now suffering with terrible acne. I see that most people have positive results but if you are like me I want you to know you aren&#039;t alone and some of us just got a crappy deal here. I have decided to stop taking the pill and see what happens to my skin. I will consider another option going forward.""",1.0,10
Pantoprazole,GERD,"""After two days on Protonix (for GERD associated with adult-onset asthma) I ended up in the emergency room with extremely high blood pressure, fast, pounding pulse, severe headache, and severe anxiety. """,1.0,95
Ampyra,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Was having increasing difficulty with my left leg (drop foot, dragging, fatigue especially when on hills) and my left arm (typing characters out of order, weakness). Yes, I have Multiple Sclerosis. Took my first dose 3 days ago. Began to feel improvement within two doses, but thought it was a placebo effect. By the next day was I walking hills with ease, only muscle soreness (after) and a bit winded (during), but none of the neurological issues! I could also feel the medicine&#039;s effect begin to diminish about the 10th hour after a dose.""",10.0,89
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 20 years old, I&#039;ve had Skyla for a year now. When I first got Skyla inserted by my gynecologist it was very painful. The pain feels like long major cramps while on your period but slightly worse. I did not take any medication before my appointment because my gynecologist said it wouldn&#039;t be that bad. I highly recommend taking some kind of pain medication before you get Skyla or any IUD. My cramps were so painful right after the insertion I had hot and cold flashes. My doctor noticed right away my oxygen levels were low and then I was given an oxygen mask. After my appointment I had painful cramps for three days and spotting for three months. After three months of spotting my period became normal. Periods get lighter every month.""",7.0,0
Amitriptyline,Insomnia,"""I have been on this for 6 weeks. The first 4 weeks 25mgs at night and now the next two weeks 50 mgs at night. I have multiple herniated and torn discs from an accident and could not sleep. I have tried many other sleeping aid (Ambien ETC.) and none of them are even close. This medicine is amazing. I sleep through the night now(6 -9 hrs) amazing. Once in awhile a little groggy in the morning for about 20 minutes but that&#039;s it. Unbelievable. In a league of it own for sleep.""",10.0,68
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I FINALLY GOT IT TAKEN OUT AND I FEEL LIKE A WHOLE NEW PERSON!! I had no pain getting it out and I cried from relief from how much better I immediately felt. Back on the pill but I would NEVER recommend this to ANYONE!!! I don&#039;t care about the effectiveness, the side effects were NASTY AND ABSOLUTELY MISERABLE. So bummed I wasted a year on this crap!""",4.0,9
Apri,Birth Control,"""Gives me heartburn and indigestion. Also makes me nauseous. Prefer the depo shot, wish it was for more long term.""",2.0,1
Prozac,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I wasn&#039;t sure if this drug was helping with OCD.  When asked I would reply, &quot;it seems to make it easier to deal with it&quot;.  Then my Doc decided to lower my dose in order to take me off it.  When I got to 60mg I lost it.  The obsessive thoughts were out of control.  Compulsions increased as well.  I am back on 100mg and feeling and thinking much better.  The med helps a lot, but doesn&#039;t fix me completely.  I challenge my compulsions every day so I can reinforce that I do not need them.""",10.0,41
Differin,Acne,"""Awesome! Best thing I ever used on my cystic acne. Bought OTC Differin about a month ago and I haven&#039;t had a cyst since, which is unheard of for me. For the first time in years my complexion is smoother, skin is clear, and pores look smaller. Some dryness and redness at first, but subsided. Love this stuff!""",10.0,13
Milk thistle,Herbal Supplementation,"""Shameful of being an alcoholic but also a realist, the decision was finally made to &quot;get the better of my &quot;Monster&quot;!.&#039;   Three years prior to becoming sober I began taking the &#039;suggested-on-the-bottle-dosage&#039; of milk thistle, three times a day.  A pharmacist/client had suggested I do this for the &quot;sake of your liver&quot;.  Just prior to stopping drinking, finally, I had various tests run for my physician&#039;s and my curiosity.  One year after becoming sober the same tests were again run.  The liver test was almost normal.  I am sorry I do not know the &quot;numbers&quot; but I was told my liver function was about 55% while drinking.  Now it was 94%!  And it continues to improve as I still take this supplement.  Thank you dear pharmacist and milk thistle!""",8.0,10
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I was on nuvaring for about 3 years &amp; I loved it! No pills to worry about, easy in easy out, comfortable. But I recently got out of a serious relationship &amp; wanted to see what I would feel like without BC. I feel AMAZING. 
Nuvaring GREATLY reduced my sexdrive (it feels so amazing to know it was this medication &amp; not me). It also gave me intense PMS mood swings (which I also thought was me). 
Essentially what this birth control (&amp; most) do, is release such high levels of hormones, as to trick your body into thinking you&#039;re already pregnant. So essentially taking nuvaring was like being a raging dried up bitch for 3 years. I would try something else..

Gave a 5 b/c it was very effective in preventing pregnancy.""",5.0,17
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I took two A.M. doses of prescribed 15 mg phentermine over the course of two days. I experienced &quot;amphetamine comedown&quot; symptoms in the evening of both days, including some minor chest pains and pressure, so I decided to discontinue the pills. I then had to endure a 3-day unpleasant amphetamine withdrawal period. From two small doses. I know I am sensitive to drugs, especially &quot;uppers&quot; and &quot;downers&quot; so I suppose that was the reason why this happened to me while attempting phentermine for weight loss. I will never take it again because I did not feel safe while on it. Just be careful if you are sensitive to substances. Ask for the 8 mg dose to start and know that the drug puts a strain on your cardiovascular system.""",4.0,10
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Ovarian Cysts,"""I was on this pill for 5 years with absolutely no problems.  My periods were on time, short and light.  Also my ovarian cysts dissappeared.  Then my doctor decided to change me to a different pill because she was worried about high blood pressure.  On the new pill I&#039;ve had constant spotting for the last 5 months and now I&#039;ve had my period for the last 4 weeks.  Ugh!  Since my blood pressure monitoring came back normal, I finally convinced her to switch my pills again.  Oh I wish she&#039;d switch me back to Orhto Tri cyclen Lo, but she picked a new one instead.  We&#039;ll see how that goes...""",10.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Menstrual Disorders,"""I&#039;ve been on this for two cycles and I hardly have any side effects! No weight gain or nausea like some others have experienced on it. I&#039;m a little more sensitive and get more upset over things but overall it&#039;s been great. Just keep yourself in check and remember that you&#039;re on hormones when you start getting overly sensitive. I would recommend this.""",8.0,17
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had Mirena for 3 months now.  Insertion was unbelievably painful (I threw up and had to lay on the table with my eyes closed, pants still off, for almost an hour before I could even consider standing up). I bled very lightly but continuously for the first month but have now resumed a more normal (though extremely light) cycle. I rarely had cramps before insertion however now I usually have 1 day of TERRIBLE cramps (which subside only with 800mg Advil). Other than that I have had zero weight gain (I&#039;ve actually lost 5lbs), no acne (something I was worried about because I have sensitive skin) and only slight moodiness around the time of my cycle (I would get moody at this time before I had Mirena, also). Overall, a good experience.""",9.0,0
Ativan,Anxiety,"""I am a 79 year old woman. I was prescribed 1MG of Ativan years ago for sleep as I am a naturally anxious person...worrier etc. Last November I went through a traumatizing surgery on my back and came up with GAD.  I was put on Cymbalta, which made me very sick.  I was left with this jittery, crying daily problem and I finally asked if I could break up a 1MG Ativan pill and take some of it when I felt these awful jitters coming on.  He agreed it was O.K. I resisted it for a week or two after reading some of the posts but I now think I am old and I need to stop being anxiety ridden.  My family deserves for me to be normal.  If taking Ativan accomplishes this. O.K.""",10.0,46
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Nexplanon in June of 2013 so I have had it for almost 2 years now. I bled for a week right after getting it and nothing else since. I have had no complications with it at all. I&#039;m still really young and don&#039;t plan on kids for a while so it was the best decision I have ever made. Good luck.""",10.0,23
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I took this pill around 5:30 pm and It&#039;s 11:17 and I&#039;m usually sleep by this time . keeps you up all night, makes you jittery, and it has you feeling like you&#039;re drunk. I hate the way I felt and it worsen the way my sinus felt. also I&#039;ve experienced the heart racing and the weird dreams and blabbing off at the month. this product should be off the market""",1.0,17
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got this put in on 12/22/15 and let me tell you from the first couple of weeks it was a complete nightmare. I started to get headaches every other day and migraines, and I NEVER get migraines ever! So that alone almost made me get this taken out. As a couple of months went by I noticed that I would have my period for about a week and half, nothing major!! Around the end of February my period stopped completely with a little spotting here and there! From February to June 30 I didn&#039;t have a period. My period started back today and I&#039;m anxious to see how long it lasts! This birth control has its pros and cons but it definitely does its job!! Even with my experience I&#039;ll still probably get it taken out, I miss the old me!!!!""",10.0,2
Tamoxifen,"Breast Cancer, Prevention","""I have been on Tamoxifen for a year now, in the beginning I was very depressed, night sweats and hot flashes and severe sweating, my doctor gave me Paxil for the hot flashes and depression. It has helped with my depression but still hot hot hot!! I keep thinking I want to get off of it because it makes me yawn A LOT whether i&#039;m tired or not but my mood is so much better i&#039;m afraid i will start feeling bad again,""",8.0,47
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""It is great. Helps me sleep.""",8.0,19
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Suboxone saved my life I reckon, I owe my life to it I surely do. """,10.0,33
Byetta,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Byetta for 5 years.  My A1C was 8 when I started Byetta and is now 5.6 the past 4 years.  I have been able to lose 63 pounds without any diet plan, just slowly lost this weight.  I am now on half the dosage of other diabetic medications I am taking and reduced my blood pressure medications to 1/4 the dose . The only problem I have with Byetta is nausea while waiting to eat.""",8.0,47
Olanzapine,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Has not worked at all in respect of the voices that I can hear. The only thing it has done is cause a major increase in my appetite and weight.""",1.0,1
Amitriptyline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been on about everything you can imagine for my stress and anxiety. Nothing worked and for years I have been miserable. I was put on Elavil and didn&#039;t feel much of an effect but once the doctor bumped me up to 100mgs a day, I am a new person. It has changed my life. I wake up and feel like dancing!""",10.0,104
Topamax,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was diagnosed with bipolar seven years ago and have basically been on Topamax along with Welbutrin the whole time. I have not really experienced the weight loss. I do feel fatigued and have been feeling very angry lately. I also feel sort of zombied out.""",5.0,59
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I am completely satisfied with this birth control. Been on it for 3 years and my fiance and I have sex at least 5 times a week. I had some weight gain when I first started using it but my period is always on time and it only lasts 3 days. The pill helped me with the awful PMS I used to have and cleared up my skin.""",9.0,14
Fexofenadine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Best allergy medicine I have tried. Works for normal allergies, and even helps with rashes and other allergic reactions.""",10.0,15
Norco,Pain,"""I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about seven years ago.  I have taken Norco as prescribed by my physician along with other medications.  Norco has improved my quality of life 100% as it allows me to manage down my pain level so that I am capable of conducting everyday living without that heavy narcotic side effects i.e., feeling &quot;high&quot;, sleepiness, nausea, abdominal discomfort.  I think I have developed a mild physical or mental dependence due to the length of time that I&#039;ve been on the medicine. First and foremost I take the medicine as directed and I do not wait until my pain level is at a 10 before I act otherwise it&#039;s effects are limited.  Norco has been very helpful in giving me my like back!""",10.0,130
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""Before I started taking this medicine, my moods were up and down, anger, anxiety, not sleeping at night, back pain, fear of leaving the house, etc. This medicine has changed my life completely. I don&#039;t feel like the same person. I never enjoyed living the way that I do now. I&#039;m up early in the mornings, doing things and being productive, which is so different from what I used to. Thanks to this medicine, I&#039;m actually living. I&#039;ve tried so many things and nothing else works. Miracle by far. No anxiety, no sleep problems, energy, and relationships are improving so well.""",10.0,67
Pegfilgrastim,Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy,"""I am not sure if Neulasta is working yet. I have only had once so far. Pain on day 2 and 3 were terrible. My jaw even hurt. I did take Tylenol and Aleve but pain was untouchable. I will not take again unless my MD gives me something stronger for the pain.""",4.0,16
Topiramate,Bulimia,"""I lost 10 pounds. I also almost went blind so after a month I quit and my vision returned. I quick cold turkey and had sleep paralysis with hallucinations. It was scary as heck. I was awake paralyzed, couldn&#039;t talk could not move. My hallucinations were I was in my room and something picked me up and threw me. Then something touched my back. A evil rabbit whispered in my ear. Then I woke up back on the other side of the room. This drug made me stupid as heck. I couldn&#039;t spell, talk or remember anything. My sleep paralysis scared me for life and I still think of the realistic dreams I had for 6 days. Don&#039;t take this medicine. It is terrible.""",1.0,3
Strattera,ADHD,"""I have tried many different prescriptions over the years to treat ADD, with various degrees of success. On other medications, I felt as though my thought patterns were altered or constrained. While on Strattera, its great to not even notice it&#039;s influence other than that I now feel as though I am better equipped to organize my thoughts. Every medication will have side effects but I think the benefits of taking a non-stimulant medication are worth it.""",9.0,97
Afrezza,"Diabetes, Type 1","""The simplicty of use and rapidity of action make my life on the road so much simpler. I have a job that forces me to be on the road and eating out a lot. This stuff is amazing. Less swings if my new Dexcom is to be trusted. I might daily or twice a day basal another go and see if I could loss the pump. From my early tests precise dosing less critical.""",10.0,109
Butalbital Compound,Migraine,"""If migraine is caught at first onset. This medicine absolutely works wonders!""",9.0,24
Tramadol,Depression,"""Totally obliterated my feeling of depression and my days have become productive.""",10.0,37
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on this pill for a year now and have not gotten my period once, which is great because I got on it because my periods were nothing but painful. I love it and wouldn&#039;t trade it for the world.""",10.0,7
Duloxetine,Osteoarthritis,"""Tried Cymbalta for pain and slight depression.  It helped for maybe 10 months.  Then began experiencing panic attacks, anxiety, mouth sores, racing heart at bedtime, insomnia, and increased pain and cramps in legs.  Took me about 3 months to figure out that the Cymbalta wasn&#039;t working.  I tried increasing from 30 mg to 60 mg and that made it worse.  Have changed meds.  Made the change easily in one week, but I had already gone back to the 30 mg dose.  The anxiety, panic attacks, etc. have stopped.""",1.0,28
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I took it the very next day. I got my period, but just found out 8 weeks later that I&#039;m pregnant. Did not work!! Don&#039;t take this.""",1.0,2
Glimepiride,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I take glimepiride with metformin. The morning I took my fist dose, my blood sugar was 169. Two hours later, it was down to 141, and two hours after that it was down to 107. The next morning, my blood was 120 or so. I reasoned that if I took it again, and it brought my blood sugar down 60 points, it would be too low. So I didn&#039;t take it. For the next five days, I took only my metformin because my levels were in a very reasonable range. On the fifth or sixth day, my level went above 150. I took Glimeperide and for the next 5 days, my sugar levels were low enough not only to not take the Glimeperide, but also to cut back on my metformin.""",10.0,31
Effexor XR,Anxiety and Stress,"""I take 150mg of this everyday for anxiety. I was previously on Paxil for a few years, which stopped working for me. It&#039;s pretty good at helping me control my anxiety, however, if I forget to take the pill by more than 4 hours from the previous day (exactly 8am day 1, past Noon day 2) I get the worst withdrawals: dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, insomnia. Then when I remember to take it if I had forgotten, it takes a few hours to kick in and for the side effects to go away. I never experienced this with Paxil. If it weren&#039;t for this issue than I would give Effexor XR 9/10.""",6.0,11
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Before I got my IUD I researched a ton about what to expect during and after the procedure. All the reviews had me terrified of the procedure, saying it was the most pain they&#039;ve ever had, that they fainted, that they were bleeding for months afterwards, etc. DO NOT listen to these. Every experience is incredibly personal and will be different for every single person! The procedure itself felt like a slightly more extreme period cramp, and then for the next few days I had mild cramps that were on and off, nothing different from a normal period. I have some spotting but it is very tolerable and manageable. Overall, this has been an extremely effective contraceptive for me.""",10.0,7
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""Great medication!""",9.0,23
Fluoxetine,Hot Flashes,"""I have been having SEVERE hot flashes for about a year, mild ones for a year before that.   I can&#039;t take the normal meds due to high risk of breast cancer so my PCP put me on Prozac. I thought to myself there was no way it would help but after 2 days I noticed a big difference, and after 5 days they are nearly gone, I&#039;m on 10 mg D.  I take it in the morning.""",10.0,29
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I have had migraines since my first son was born nearly 27 years ago.  They had become more and more frequent....almost daily.   I was using the maximum amount of Maxalt that my insurance would allow.  I asked my doctor for a prophylactic medication for migraines.  I am now up to 100 mg of Topiramate 2 X daily.   Yes there are some side effects. I have some tingling in my hands, sometimes my mouth is dry, if I don&#039;t have to work or don&#039;t have a lot planned I feel tired and lazy.   I crave less sweets/ food in general...sometimes feel a little nauseated. I was losing weight (20 lbs) before starting the medication and continued after.   I have stabilized at a 40lb weightloss.  No other side effects.  Restless legs are gone.   Better sleep.""",9.0,29
Humira,Psoriasis,"""I have had psoriasis for 45 years, since I was 10. I have had 3 injections of Humira and I don&#039;t see much clearing. Maybe I need to give it more time? Doctor thinks I&#039;ll be clearer in November,y next appointment. I&#039;m doubtful.""",5.0,5
Dulcolax,Bowel Preparation,"""Severe cramping and nauseous after I was took 2 pills at 7:50 pm woke up at 3:00 am with stomach burning sensation and throwing up &amp;&#039;  after I use the restroom""",6.0,10
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I&#039;m coming in to my 2nd month on isotretinoin and all I am seeing is my skin peeling, acne getting worse and dry lips and eyes. I feel like the new worsening acne will leave worse scars then what I would of originally had when my acne cleared up but my dad had bad acne even through his 30s (I&#039;m 22) so I&#039;m afraid that my acne wouldn&#039;t clear up any time soon. I&#039;m hoping I start seeing some results soon or else my last resort has failed.""",3.0,2
Denosumab,Osteoporosis,"""About 3 days after my Prolia shot, I had severe pain in my lower back, right side. Very different from regular lower back pain due to aging. My doctor prescribed physical therapy ( not believing it was due to the Prolia injection) which provided temporary relief. But guess what!!! At the 6 month point, when the Prolia was out of my system, THE PAIN WENY AWAY. Duh. In the past I took fosamax (for 6 yrs) with no side effects.
But...I am done with patent medicines. Am reading the book Your Bones, and plan on following their &quot;natural&quot; approach. I did report my experience to the FDA; my doctor (who I really like) didn&#039;t react very seriously to my concerns, only listed it as an an allergy on my chart. Don&#039;t docs ever talk to the FDA????????""",1.0,169
Colchicine,"Gout, Acute","""... but my side effects from colchicine were terrible - the doc had put me on 2 x 5mg and then 5mg every 6 hours.  

24 hours later I had spontaneous diarrhoea and vomiting for 36 hours - unable to eat much and a terrible time.

I wanted to warn everyone about the side effects.  

New research says the most effective AND least toxic dose for colchicine is only 2 tablets and then 1 one hour after flare ups.

""",7.0,7
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I am on 150mg 2 times a day. It doesn&#039;t work for me. I can&#039;t sleep. Been taking it for almost a month.""",1.0,21
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""So far, I&#039;ve been on Topomirate for a few months now.  I take one 25 mg pill per day in the morning.  It mostly controls the daily headaches for me.  The only side effect for me has been sodas tasting flat, which is a side effect I can get on board with!  I drink a lot more water because of it and I love that!  I have just now started to lose weight after about 3 months or so of being on this medication for headaches.  I&#039;ve started steadily losing ounces/weight.  I started out at 142 and over the past month I&#039;ve dropped down to 134 which is unusual for me because I haven&#039;t changed my eating habits at all really except for the soda thing.  I&#039;m okay with it all so far, but I hope I don&#039;t experience any other side effects like I typically do.""",8.0,6
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""Unbelievably good.""",10.0,16
Acanya,Acne,"""Would not recommend this. I was recently proscribed by my dermatologist by using it every evening. I used it once and the next day my entirw face was red and itchy. I heard that the irritated skin lasts for a few days. Not only does it barely help my acne condition but its embarrassing and ridiculous to have to walk around with my face completely red.""",1.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Insertion had a sharp pain for only about 15 seconds - I breathed through and it was fine. Cramping afterward, and from then on, my periods were a little off schedule but that was all. This has worked for me greatly. You just have to make sure its in place - my doctor cut the string long enough so I could touch it with my finger. This is a good way to keep track of it without anything going wrong, and so you can catch it if it moves. I have had worry-free sex since I got it. Its a wonderful thing, just be aware of where it is!""",10.0,4
Tretinoin,Acne,"""I was put on this cream for some hormonal acne around my chin and forehead area. I tried this cream first a few years ago, with absolutely no result. I went to another dermatologist who prescribed it again. I decided to give it another try but I had the same result. I read other reviews that said to be patient and keep going with it, so I have tried this cream for several years with no result at all. I had no side effects except for some dryness, but it also didn&#039;t affect my acne at all.""",1.0,7
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I got my mirena inserted in February 2013 and for the first month I bled lots and then that was it. Until September 2015 when I&#039;d start to bleed during intercourse, it wasn&#039;t heavy but was enough to worry my partner and myself and its lessened our sex life due to not wanting to bleed everytime. I had a gynecologist observe my cervix in November and he said it wasn&#039;t damaged in any way, the mirena was still in place, and he gave me a prescription for a 10 day course of medication that will thicken my cervix lining, just to rule that out as the possible culprit. I haven&#039;t gotten the prescription filled yet as I&#039;ve been busy and the bleeding settled down. Thinking of getting it removed and replaced with another contraceptive.""",8.0,8
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""Had migraines since I was 13. Thirty years later and they are worse. Have tried Maxalt, Treximet, butalbital, Excedrin migraine, and Zomig, to name the ones I remember. Tried a sample of Sumavel DosePro this month. It is the only medication that stopped the pain 100%. Took 10 minutes to stop a bad migraine (8 on a 10 scale) and another 10 minutes to be back to functional. Was a bit disoriented and dizzy for that first 20 minutes. Relpax is my typical drug of choice nowadays but it doesn&#039;t stop the bad ones. It only stops the ones that I catch right away. But this Sumavel is my new knight in shining armor. I don&#039;t know how expensive it is yet but I&#039;m headed back to the doctor this week to find out.""",10.0,23
Clarithromycin,Sinusitis,"""Biaxin 500 mg leaves bad taste. MD suggested to eat chocolate when taking it. I have no problem with that! Must say it helped me but it could also be the steriods given with it. Hope this helps someone!""",6.0,17
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I get really off-time periods and spot for weeks sometimes. I got it in October and it still happens. I was put on 10mg of Prozac to counter act the PMS, which is near psychotic even without the implant. I have the worst acne I&#039;ve had since I was 13. I&#039;m a skin picker too, so it blows. I also have chronic depression and the damn thing only adds to it. My boyfriend and I never use condoms because of latex allergies and I&#039;m childfree, so it&#039;s doing one thing right, and that is all that matters... Unless you have mental issues, then it not so good. I&#039;ll probably get it out before the end of the 3 years.""",5.0,1
Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir,HIV Infection,"""It has been wonderful to come from 5 pills twice daily to one pill a day. The only problem I have with it is constipation. I have always been regular and 2 days after I started taking it I noticed a change in my bowel habits. It&#039;s a minor problem so I am dealing with it. I have only been on it for 2 months so I haven&#039;t had my blood work done. I have always had undetectable viral load and 800   CD4. I hope nothing changes because I like this medicine.""",7.0,11
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve had the greatest success for the longest period of time. I love how it&#039;s also a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It seems to help more.""",8.0,8
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have two children and I decided to get the Mirena IUD.  I got it placed a little over two weeks ago. The insertion was not painful at all, just a mild pressure, and I only experienced faint cramps for the rest of the day.  Unfortunately I have had ongoing menstrual bleeding ever since (16 days now).  There are no cramps and no other side effects, but constantly having to carry around tampons is annoying.  I was on the pill for over ten years before I had my kids, and I never had periods, so this is especially annoying.""",8.0,12
Elavil,Migraine Prevention,"""You are extremely tired in the beginning but it goes away and you are back to your normal routine. I take 20mg at night and am and headache and migraine free. Its great.""",9.0,84
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""I took this for a sinus infection and not only did it not work but after I stopped taking it my face was so swollen it looked like I had gotten onto a fight.  My face is hot and feverish next time I&#039;m staying away from doctors!""",1.0,3
Finasteride,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I am a 60  year old male with BPH.  After 10 days on finasteride I had marked decrease in erectile strength and quantity of ejaculate, moderate decrease in libido.""",6.0,123
Finacea,Acne,"""45 yrs old and had acne my whole life, tried everything under the sun, including Accutane 11 yrs ago. This medication has done wonders for my skin over the past 8 months. It&#039;s truly a great product but it does cost $200 a tube with 15% off! I feel it&#039;s worth every penny.""",9.0,22
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I have polycystic ovarian syndrome. I have been using Depo since I was 15, and I am 17 now. Even when I took the pill (which regulated my periods), my periods were abnormally heavy and I did not want to deal with it. I like using Depo a lot. I have taken a bone density test about 3-6 months ago and my bones were great; you just have to make sure you are taking calcium and vitamin D. The only negative side of using Depo for me are the mood swings that happen after I get the shot and last for about a week or two. I don&#039;t get any other PMS symptoms and I have NEVER spotted. ALTHOUGH this is important: DO NOT be late on taking your shot! I did that ONCE and I had my period.""",8.0,2
Yaz,Acne,"""I just started taking Yaz 3 weeks ago. My acne was awful. It was everywhere and I scar really bad if I pick my pimples or not. I was at the end of my rope. I was so tired of having to wear make-up in the mornings when I don&#039;t really like to wear it at all. Now, just in 3 weeks time, my acne has dried up completely. All I can do is thank the makers of this product. I woke up this morning and there was only 2 small pimples on my face. I was truly amazed because I had struggled with acne for the past 3 years. The only side effect for me is upset stomach, but that&#039;s nothing compared to the nightmare I was living. Thanks Yaz!""",10.0,23
Pegfilgrastim,Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy,"""I learned from another patient to take Claritin a few days after the shot and keep taking it for 5 days. It really worked. The first time the pain was so bad, it felt like 3-4 days of labor pains. When I used the Claritin I only felt little twinges and a few cramps.""",8.0,17
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I love Nexplanon. I started it about 4 months ago and it hasn&#039;t been at all terrible for me. I&#039;ve been having lighter periods that last for about a week and a half. It&#039;s not that big of a deal because they are so light. I also don&#039;t get cramping at the level I used to get it. I&#039;m hoping my period will stop all together, but either way it&#039;s still so much lighter than what I used to have before. I haven&#039;t gained any weight except maybe a pound or two but that&#039;s because I already had a weakness for sweets. I also didn&#039;t have any acne problems. I&#039;m 16 and my skin has been as clear as a baby&#039;s bottom. I think Nexplanon had to do with it because my problem acne areas haven&#039;t had any breakouts and I love it.""",10.0,4
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&rsquo;ve had nexplanon for 2 years now and I absolutely love it! The first 6 months with this I had a little spotting, not much. After the 6 months I haven&rsquo;t had my period whatsoever, so a year in a half with no period. Haven&rsquo;t really had any side effect because just a little weight gain but every BC I feel like you gain a little! I highly recommend this, but everyone&rsquo;s body is different. But I love it and will keep using this! Didn&rsquo;t have to pay anything for this either!! 3 years with not buying BC ever month!""",10.0,2
Premarin Vaginal,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I had dryness and inflammation of vaginal area due to post menopause. Also, I had stress incontinence and would leak a little urine whenever I sneezed.  And, I had a sore feeling around my urethra and frequently felt like I had a urinary tract infection, when I actually didn&#039;t.  All in all,  my general condition was miserable.  My gynecologist prescribed Premarin cream to be applied in a pea-sized amount to vagina entrance 3X per week.  I started feeling improvement within a few days, so I applied the small dosage every night in order to expedite the healing!  It took about 2 weeks to stop the stress incontinence (so nice!), and about 7 weeks to heal the vaginal area. Excellent!  I plan on using Premarin cream indefinitely.""",10.0,8
Chateal,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on my 3rd pack of chateal and I just called my birth control provider to ask them if they could switch me to another pill. It&#039;s worked for me the last 3 months that I&#039;ve been on it but with some side effects. Like really bad nausea, stomach pains, but the one that really bothered me was the acne. I usually have really clear skin and only get acne when I&#039;m about to start my period but ever since I started taking these, I break out like crazy! I expect to see a new pimple right after taking a pill. They&#039;re always really bad ones too! Hopefully my next pill is better!""",4.0,1
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve tried going on Yasmin twice before after being on different pills (I changed because of weight-gain), but never lasted more than 3 days on it because of the intense mood swings on it. This is the third time trying it and I&#039;m just going on a week and I&#039;ve never felt worse in my life. I get major mood swings, feel like I&#039;m always on the verge of crying, getting easily irritated, getting jealous/paranoid and have a strange feeling of &#039;self-awareness&#039;. I&#039;m not happy and will be changing back to the previous pill as soon as possible. Seems to have worked well with others but for me, it&#039;s been a nightmare.""",1.0,10
Clonidine,Opiate Withdrawal,"""I started using Norco about a year and a half ago.  At first it was for a legitimate reason, my lower back.  I had lumbar strains my entire life.  Sometimes a serious strain would incapacitate me for about a week.  So a friend of mine said I should go see this doctor of his because he&#039;ll prescribe Norco&#039;s.  Well, excited as I was to get them, I was even more excited I got a script for 100! I told myself 3 a day, no more or my tolerance will lower.  Before I knew it, I was on 8, sometimes 12 a day.  After 1 year, I couldn&#039;t get my script on time.  I was going to go in withdrawal.  On day 2 of Clonidine.  Soreness, like from a workout, is all I have felt.  Using the patch.  Best thing to happen since I started this behavior.  Ask your doc!""",10.0,27
Seroquel,Depression,"""I am 49 and have Bipolar II. Been on Seroquel 400 mg for one year. Initially very drowsy, restless legs, dry mouth and blocked nose, most side effects lifted after 3 months. This medicine controlled my racing thoughts, helped me concentrate (I thought I had ADD). Ironically, despite the drowsiness it lifted my extreme exhaustion (I used to have weekly Vitamin B injections because I was so tired). I no longer feel drowsy, managed not to gain weight with the help of a dietitian and an exercise program. I do get very hungry but refuse to give in to the hunger. I also take Wellburtin and Zoloft to help the depression, tearfulness and agitation. I would recommend Seroquel to Bipolar patients.""",9.0,24
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""OMG! Monistat 3 is bad! Upon insertion I&#039;m thinking &quot; yeah relief!&quot; NO! This stuff burns sooooo badly . I mean the degree of burning and itching was unreal, and I&#039;ve has 3 babies, naturally and have never experienced something like this. Just get to a Dr if possible because this cream isn&#039;t worth all the pain at all! DON&#039;T DO IT""",2.0,6
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I am a 64 year old woman. I had suffered depression and anxiety for many years especially since early hysterectomy. I dealt with it and functioned. A smiling depressive. I needed to have a firm talk to myself to force me to socialise with colleagues who never knew the struggle. I could become an emotional wreck when alone over a TV advert. I started citalopram. In the beginning bizarre unpleasant dreams were disturbing. But they settled. Things have definitely improved. I still suffer from anxiety, fatigue &amp; insomnia. However that overwhelming feeling of hopelessness of waiting for god as it were has left me. I can take pleasure out of things without wanting to cry. Life is certainly improved since commencing the drug.""",8.0,23
Altavera,Birth Control,"""I took this pill for about 4 months before I was switched to Portia (which is the same thing) by my pharmacist. I liked this pill. My periods are so light which is nice because I have always had heavy periods! No acne and no weight gain. As much as I liked this pill, I did have mood swings at the beginning, but by the end of taking Altavera I was fine!""",7.0,2
Naloxone / pentazocine,Chronic Pain,"""Great medicine for controlling pain/chronic pain.
non addictive.the nclenal stands for Nicene which is arcane.an opioid &amp; drug overdose reversal medication.
it works by blocking opioid and other addictive medications from building up in cells/body.
as talwin contains small amounts of opioid
the amazing thing about this medication is while using for chronic pain, it took away all mental urges or desires to think about drinking alcohol.which I had stopped yrs before but had that mental desires or thoughts too drink.Cravings so to say.it may have same long term result for addicts who crave other drugs..amazing!
An important fact that is not a warning from drug co.is .it blocks relax meds before procedures su.colonoscopy, relax medication.scary""",10.0,16
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this medicine for 4 months, I thought that I just started having symptoms since I&#039;ve been bleeding for almost 2 weeks, n I&#039;m a week from my actual period.. But I&#039;ve lost weight, moody, depression a lot, but the bleeding I can&#039;t take...""",5.0,2
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""Started working for me in about 2 hours. I&#039;ve had 3 explosive pure liquid bms. First one woke me up as I was pooping. Messed my sheets and me up. I haven&#039;t had any severe side effects. Slight cramping and nausea. Worth the payoff for me. I was so constipated and impacted. I feel much better.""",10.0,6
Restasis,Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca,"""I suffered with severe dry eyes for years.  I was developing corneal ulcers and tons of dry spots.  It was hard to wear contact lenses.  My optometrist had me see an opthalmologist, and she put me on Restatis.  Three months later, I had my check-up and the corneal ulcer is healed (left a small scar), and all the dry spots are gone.  She has cleared me to try to wear contact lenses again.  I actually feel tears when I blink.  So far, this medication has been a godsend for me.  I tested negative for Sjogrens.""",10.0,34
Neurontin,Pain,"""I have been put on this twice in the last couple of years to try and deal with the the constant burning pain in my feet. The first time I was given a low dose according to my Doctor 200mg 3 times a day. I didn&#039;t notice any reduction in pain at all. Then second time I was taking 600mg 3 times a day and it still did nothing for my pain and after 2 months I couldn&#039;t get past the drowsiness and had to quit taking it.""",1.0,20
Harvoni,Hepatitis C,"""Took the 8 week regimen, for geno 1a. Doc said undetectable after 4 weeks. Have one more blood draw to do in a month. Only side effects I really had was really bad gas.  Drinks lots of water and eat right. I felt more fatigue after the treatment, and still do, so I don&#039;t know what&#039;s going on.""",10.0,17
Complera,HIV Infection,"""I recently just got diagnosed about a month two weeks ago. My viral load was 38000 and CD count was 259 and I started treatment about three weeks ago and so far I haven&#039;t had any negative side effects and am really hoping it stays like the same.""",8.0,9
Nucynta,Pain,"""I have had this medicine for a week now. I am not totally sure if I like it or not. I cannot sleep if I take one of these pills. They make me feel like on high doses of steroids. They do help with pain from the rheumatoid arthritis. If you do not have trouble sleeping then I think this medicine could work for you. If you are already suffering from sleep problems then I would not advise this medicine.""",5.0,85
Bupropion,Depression,"""The first time I took Wellbutrin I was in the hospital for major depression, suicidal ideation and a nervous breakdown. After trying the typical Zoloft, Paxil and others the Drs. were running out of options. A new Dr. on staff gave me Wellbrutin (I dont remember the dose) and I instantly was transported to a state I can only describe as ecstacy. Unfortunately this lasted only one day probably because of my &quot;virgin&quot; brain. But staying on this med. for two years helped me recover my life. I am so grateful. this was 15 years ago and although I still suffer from major depressive disorder I have been able to get a Master&#039;s degree and a new career.""",5.0,149
Opana,Pain,"""Been taking Opana for about 4 years now. It&#039;s the best medicine I have ever taken.  I folded up my neck in an ATV  accident. Have a failed 4 level fusion with steel plate and 4 bolts 1/4&quot;, 3 discs removed. Also have 5 deteriorated disc, and two more spinal surgeries since first one. I have had to increase my dose to a 40mg every 12 hours or so, and up to 6 IR 10mg each day. Since the pink 10 IRs have been off the market, the white generic 10 IRs are not the same. Take this on an empty stomach for best results. And to the one patient in a previous comment who was trying to get his nerve up to ask the doc to reduce his dosage, I would say it was really in his own hands. Reduce it yourself if you really think you don&#039;t need it.""",10.0,79
Diclegis,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""I have been taking Diclegis for 2 weeks now and I feel amazing. Taking 3 pills a day seems to be the magic dose for me. I previously tried Zofran which helped minimally but I was still nauseous and vomiting violently a few times throughout the day. I work full time so I really needed something more effective so my doctor recommended I try Diclegis. Two thumbs up, just a little pricey.""",9.0,11
Tegretol XR,Epilepsy,"""It sent my seizures through the roof.""",1.0,10
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""After taking two capsules I woke up the next morning drenched in sweat. Followed by severe chills and high fever (103 to 104). With each dose, my symptoms multiplied. Nauseous, vomiting, severe body aches, swollen knee and hand joints, headaches, diarrhea, swollen and painful neck. After 9 doses my doctor instructed me to stop taking the medicine and I started improving. I am left with night sweats and lack of appetite.""",1.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on the Nuvaring for almost a year now.  I have had no negative side effects except for lowered sex drive and moderate dryness during intercourse.  This has not changed at all, which makes me want to change to something else that is a low dose contraceptive.  Prior to getting on the ring, I had moderate acne, and after a month of being on this, it cleared the acne up completely.  I have had no weight gain, spotting, skin discolorations, nausea, or any other common side affect while I have been on this.  So far it has been very effective in preventing pregnancy.""",9.0,14
Biaxin,Bronchitis,"""From reading the other reviews, when it&#039;s good it&#039;s very very good and when it&#039;s bad it&#039;s horrid. Unfortunately my experience was horrid. After two days, couldn&#039;t get more than 10 ft from the toilet. That lasted for 2 weeks. """,1.0,23
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Just had skyla put in yesterday. Overall, super pleased with it. I was on the pill for cramps, but I wasn&#039;t it taking it as directed. I am about to get married and don&#039;t need a baby! I am 25, not sexually active, no kids. I am a weenie for pain and I read some of the horror stories so I was nervous but had reassurance from my best friend who already had skyla. Insertion was not as terrible as I thought it might be. Around a 5-6 on the scale but the discomfort is brief, maybe a minute. I didn&#039;t have any issues as far as dizziness/weakness. I did bleed from insertion but my doctor had me use a tampon and it was no biggie, just like getting your period and it stopped within 24 hours. Minor cramps briefly after.  Overall positive experience.""",10.0,6
Botox,Migraine Prevention,"""I received my first round of Botox in October. I must admit there was some improvement in frequency and severity of my migraines. What I didn&#039;t understand is the many, many drug interactions associated with Botox. Please do your research before trying Botox. I went for my second round in January. I was hesitant because I really wasn&#039;t feeling well. But my NP advised a second round. That&#039;s when things went way wrong. After about a week, I wasn&#039;t able to take any migraine medication because it gave me extreme anxiety. Eventually I had anxiety full time. I admitted myself to a hospital after 3 visits to ER. None of the doctors acknowledged Botox side affects. I was really in the dark. Since then, I have done a lot of research. Dont do it!""",1.0,51
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Within the past year I&#039;ve swapped birth control 3 times. All in all, I must say the 2 years that I used Sronyx, I had 0 complaints! If I did gain weight, it was minimal, my periods came like clockwork.. to the point I could almost gauge the hour it would start. I changed from it being ambitious in the hopes of not having to deal with something everyday. Worst mistake ever.""",10.0,5
Cymbalta,Depression,"""After 2 weeks on Cymbalta I started feeling like I was alive again!  Now two months later I am still doing well.  I have had no side effects!  I never thought a drug could work so well on my depression.""",10.0,30
Restoril,Insomnia,"""I started taking Restoril last night. I slept a full 8 hrs. I woke up feeling refreshed. Aside from the fact that I made a few phone calls in my sleep, I loved it. And it works quickly. I fell asleep in like 20 minutes, great+. Hope this helps.""",10.0,40
Levomilnacipran,Depression,"""I too have experienced a lot of loss especially with my divorce.   I started up on the Fetzima recently and I&#039;m experiencing fairly persistent symptoms of nausea.  I was at 40 mg, but I&#039;m finding that I am having to titrate, because I just can&#039;t take the effects of the nausea.   I&#039;m trying to stick it out, perhaps go down to 20 mg a day and see where I&#039;m at at this point.   I&#039;ve also tried many medications, and I&#039;m feeling extremely frustrated and somewhat hopeless.   Have other people had similar experiences on this medication as far as getting over the hump of nausea?  There just doesn&#039;t seem to be a lot of options.""",1.0,16
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""only antidepressant that works for me""",10.0,31
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""The first three months of having the implant in was an emotional roller coaster. After I learned how to control my emotions life was beat again. I&#039;ve had a huge increase in my sex drive, which seems to be rare. Overall it works great! I don&#039;t have to take a pill daily or even think about getting pregnant. My period has been sporadic. One month I&#039;ll have a two day period the next I&#039;ll have a week long. Almost a year in and my period only lasts 2 days. Acne isn&#039;t terrible. I do cry at least once a month, before I cried only a few times each year. Everyone has their own experiences though, mine turned out to be good.""",7.0,5
Cozaar,High Blood Pressure,"""This medication nearly killed me after 9 days of taking it sent me into AFIB blood presure dropped so low it nearly stopped  hate this drug if anyone has any side affects with this go to your doctor  stright away never felt so ill.
Within 24 hours of me stopping this drug i was dack to my normal self
Please do not just stop taking medication  i have been put back on ramapril and i feel fine""",1.0,71
Naproxen,Period Pain,"""I have tried everything but only with this painkiller I can function on first day of my period. I still feel little pain but bearable. I can go to job. Until I discover this drug I was every month minimum one day in bed vomiting, screaming and crying. Other pills never helped this much.""",10.0,24
Venlafaxine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I started taking Effexor around 3 years ago, 150 mg, because I was having a terrible time with anxiety and it was starting to physically manifest itself at the worst possible times. Initially it worked quite well and I was more or less getting back to my normal self. I felt so good, in fact, I thought I no longer needed the Effexor and started the slow taper and eventually stopped taking it. My anxiety quickly returned along with terrible dizziness and an overwhelming fear of being around other people. I also suffered several seizures, which we are still not sure are linked to coming off the Effexor, but my doctors are suspicious. Nonetheless, my life has been HELL since stopping. Trying Lexapro now to hopefully get some of &quot;ME&#039; back.""",4.0,6
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have bled for 7 months straight since I took a shot of depo provera. I started bleeding 2 weeks after for 7 months. I have finished over 100 tablets of tanxeric acid to help stop the bleeding at different times. The bleeding reduces when am on the tablet and continues after 5 days. I regret ever taking depo provera. Am still praying for the bleeding to stop. I know am at the last stages before the side effect completely leaves my body. 1 more month to make it 8 months if it continues I will look for any available option to completely stop it. My Doctor didn&#039;t tell me the side effects before I took the shot. I&#039;ve been on iron every day for 7 months. I also take multivitamin and vitamin C.  This is a horrible experience for me.NEVER AGAIN!""",1.0,14
Ritalin-SR,ADHD,"""Updated since my last report. I tried 1-20mg &amp; 1- 10mg; 4 hours later 1-20mg; 4 hours later 1-10mg. Been trying this for a couple weeks &amp; so far it is working fine, from the time I wake up till the time I hit the hay.""",9.0,1
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Strep Throat,"""This cleared my throat infection within 2 days and made me feel so much better pretty quickly as far as temperature and discomfort were concerned. However, I did vomit with it and felt nauseous for about an hour and a half after taking it. The diarrhoea is still with me on day 4.""",8.0,35
Hydroxyzine,Sedation,"""I take Prozac every morning and was prescribed this for night time after a 2 month stint of sleeping maybe 4 hours a night due to anxiety and other things. This works really well (50mg) for me IF I take it at least 1.5 hours before I want to fall asleep. If not I may toss and turn for a while. It also has helped with my anxiety levels.""",9.0,2
Stelara,Psoriasis,"""Using Stelara has been nothing short or amazing for me. I didn&#039;t have 95% body-coverage like some of the people here but my hands were completely covered and it seemed to be spreading onto my wrists and up my forearms. The pain was excruciating and I was emotionally exhausted from constantly trying to hide what was happening to me. I&#039;m a musician/educator and spend a great deal of time in front of people.  I do feel that Stelara saved my life. I am 100% clear of all signs of psoriasis. No itch, no bleeding, no pain, just normal looking skin. I am also completely alleviated from the mental strain, anxiety, self-consciousness, etc. What an amazing change in my life.""",10.0,48
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Victoza for six days now. This is great, way better than Byetta. I had neck surgery and over the past three years, I have received steroid injections and it made me a borderline diabetic. My sugars were fluctuating like a roller coaster until I got on Victoza, now it is great. My blood sugar in the morning is like 80 to 85, and after eating like 115, 120. I will post in a couple weeks.""",10.0,56
Viagra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""At 60 I suffered ED after a heart attack.  After three years with a loving understanding girlfriend I decided to try Viagra.   My doctor told me to try 25mg.   

All I can say is that it works extremely well for me.  Mild flushing in my face but certainly not bothersome.  The amazing thing is that I can go for as long as I want which makes her extremely happy.  I only see her every couple of weeks so our lovemaking sessions are around three hours long.  Even after an orgasm I can keep going for as long as I want.  

The effect lasts about four hours and it worked within one hour for me.

Very pleased !""",10.0,42
Dextromethorphan,Cough,"""This medicine has definitely helped with my cough. I thought I had gotten a stomach virus at the same time as a cold... nope.This product gave me violent diarrhea. Stopped taking it for a day and my stool returned to normal. Took a dose this morning because I couldn&#039;t handle my cough and what do ya know- in the bathroom for the last five hours? Save yourself and buy something else. Throwing it away""",2.0,1
Ziconotide,Chronic Pain,"""I have prialt in a pump, it seems to help. one thing I noticed on the side effects were sneezing. it seems like since I have had the prialt I have not sneezed.do you think that it reversed with me? the reason I think that it is the prialt is that my pump recently quit working. after about 1 day later I started sneezing.""",7.0,3
Prozac,Depression,"""I took my self to the hospital because my life was (and still is) falling apart. But after I took Prozac, I started the feel a bit better. But just as someone here mentioned, after I took it my mind felt empty, for example, since before I went to the hospital, thoughts of self hatred, self loathing and plenty of suicidal thoughts took up 90% of my brain each day. but since they were gone due to the medicine, my brain was unsure how to react. The worst thing in the world could have happened to me and I wouldn&#039;t do anything just smile. But it felt weird. But I did feel a strange sense of optimism while on the drug. I&#039;m NEVER optimistic, always pessimistic. I stopped months ago. I think I&#039;m going to the hospital soon anyway.. I feel it.""",6.0,24
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""Horrible side effects. Angiodema and cough, itchy skin.  Dangerous medicine.""",1.0,16
Xulane,Birth Control,"""I can&#039;t say enough good things! To start off with I run low on Estrogen, and the patch is packing! My libido is back up, cramps gone, not to mention perky breasts! I feel fantastic. I&#039;ve tried so many forms of BC from the IUD(which is god awful), to the patch and the patch really is great.  It&#039;s easy to remember and apply.  I rotate it from one but cheek to the other and it stays on just fine.  If you are someone who does well on Estrogen based BC, I recommend the patch.""",10.0,3
Flomax,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Been on Flomax for BPH for 7-8 yrs now. Its improved my urinary volume and flow rate  But it has also caused me to have dry ejaculations at times. I can maintain erection and have mutiple ejaculations, but its effect on relaxing the prostate slows my volume of ejaculate.""",8.0,105
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""So I&#039;ll be 28 in 2 months....I am getting Skyla tomorrow, but, I&#039;ve had Mirena, after my 2 nd daughter I decided to get Mirena and it was the WORST thing in the WORLD....I was a major bitch I gained 20 lbs I was an emotional asshole and I bled NON stop...I can not be on birth control because I have a blood mutation so any pill makes me higher risk for blood clots...I just had my 3rd child almost 2 years ago and I had been getting SEVERE migraines and mood swings so I went to the doctor and asked her opinion, she said that Skyla is a lower dose and it may be better for me because she thinks the Mirena was too high of a hormone dose. BUT since I got Mirena in 2009, you&#039;d think I&#039;d forget the insertion I didn&#039;t..It wasn&#039;t that bad and I&#039;m a baby.""",1.0,0
Yasmin,Acne,"""It did stop my acne but now that I decided to stop it,  my hair is falling out so badly I am not sure It will be any hair left... I am regretting the minute I started this pill. Don&#039;t make the same mistake. It WILL make you bald!""",4.0,1
Chlordiazepoxide,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""Binge drinking had become a serious problem.  I would go for days without drinking or even the desire to have one. Then would meet up with drinking buddies one day and that was it. I went to a psychiatrist who prescribed Disulfaram in the morning and this drug in the evening. changed my life, been sober for 8 months now.""",9.0,2
Dulcolax,,"""A friend recommended so I thought I would give it a try. She never mentioned severe pain. Just that your stomach hurts a bit because that means it&#039;s working. I took 3 pills around 9:30 pm and at 11:30 pm the severe cramping began. I also became extremely nauseous. I was doubled over in pain, it was so painful I had no idea what to do with myself. On a scale from 1-10 the cramping was a 12! It did do it&#039;s job but the severe pain is not worth it at all.""",1.0,27
Clindamycin,Bone infection,"""I am currently taking 330 mg capsules after one of my dental implants failed to take and the doc thinks there is an infection.  I don&#039;t know that the medicine is helping that condition, there never has been any pain, swelling or drainage.  However, as many others, the &quot;heartburn&quot; is like I&#039;ve never experienced.  I tolerate pain pretty well, but I was on the verge of tears when I climbed into bed one night.  I honestly thought it might be an oncoming heart attack.  I found taking an ibuprofen with the capsule headed off much of the bother.  Saw nothing listed in the side effects list that came with the medicine, but is frequently mentioned here.""",6.0,13
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I don&#039;t think there is anything on the market as effective as champix.
Get a coarse of tablets and within 2 weeks cigarettes taste vile and you have no desire for them anyway.
I don&#039;t think giving up gets any easier they are not the nicest tabs to take but we&#039;ll worth using. As a 30 a day smoker I would say I was dubious at first but they work.
I have tried all sorts but these pills are really effective.""",10.0,16
Prazosin,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""Went on this because I was looking for something non-habit forming to replace Ativan to help w my bad anxiety and flashbacks/nightmares at night. Sadly it did absolutely nothing to reduce the severity of any of my symptoms and also messed with my blood pressure which made me dizzy and almost pass out when I&#039;d wake up :( I was taken off of it pretty quickly because of what it did to my blood pressure.""",1.0,15
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve been taking Ambien for almost a month now and I have to say, it is amazing. The first night I took it, it kicked in about 10 minutes later. I have never had such a good nights sleep. I woke up feeling energized and I had energy all day. The only weird thing that I experienced were MILD hallucinations before I actually fell asleep. I sat down on the bed and apparently asked my husband &quot;when did we get a water bed?&quot; (we don&#039;t have a water bed). And also I asked him, &quot;when did we get pink and green sheets?&quot; (Our sheets are white). Other than that, nothing scary or frightening. I didn&#039;t get up in the middle of the night doing anything weird. When I did get up to use the restroom, I knew I was awake and I knew what I was doing.""",10.0,42
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""This was the first one I was put on after going off b.c. after college when I was able to get married and needed contraceptive. I had known for years that I had PCOS (zero periods/year) and would eventually get my diagnosis 2 months after this b.c. It was horrible. I had major mood swings, I would scream at my husband (then fiance) then all of a sudden end up bawling. I had to go off it and still have yet to find a good b.c. that works.""",2.0,6
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""I am a newbie to Valium. Just took my first dose today, 10 mg. The doctor prescribed it for the acute anxiety attacks I have once in a while. I have generalized anxiety disorder mixed with bipolar disorder. I take Pristiq for the anxiety and it has helped but it doesn&#039;t cover everything. When I&#039;m anxious I cannot go outside and become bedridden. I am also on 70mg of Vyvanse for ADD and it took the doctor some time to be convinced of the benefits of taking a benzo. You know, the whole upper/downer concern. I took my Valium in the evening when the Vyvanse was wearing off. It worked wonders. It kicked in 15 minutes upon taking it. the only side effect is that I feel a little wobbly when standing. But the fact that I am calm makes up for it""",10.0,50
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""Xanax is the best anxiety medication that I have taken over the past several years. I have been prescribed at least ten or more different medicines and some work to an extent but none are near as effective than Xanax. Xanax has truly been a lifesaver (hands down) for my anxiety and panic attacks.""",9.0,27
Albuterol,Bronchospasm Prophylaxis,"""I&#039;ve been using this for 3 days to treat my bronchitis. I begin to wheeze, have two pumps, and it stops.""",8.0,14
Adenosine,Not Listed / Othe,"""I have had to use this medication several times due to rapid heartrate. The highest my heart has increased is 260 bpm. Anytime I have had to call 911 they insert and IV and this medication is pushed very quickly through the IV. I do feel a good bit of pressure in my head. But it doesn&#039;t hurt in any way. They ususally have to do it twice for my heart rate to convert. It always works. It&#039;s not a problem once you understand that you are literally using a CTRL, ALT, DELETE technique. I have never had a side effect to this. My only effect to my experiences are....exhaustion for just having ran a marathon without actually have to run 26 miles.  :)""",10.0,12
Qsymia,Obesity,"""I&#039;m a 5&#039;6 28 years old female, my first time trying Qsymia, I&#039;m on the starter dose I started at 185lbs it&#039;s been 4 days I have lost 7 lbs with dieting and exercise. I feel great I&#039;m so excited, my goal is to lose 20 lbs for now so we&#039;ll see what happens. For side effects I do feel the metallic taste in my mouth and the tingly feeling in my fingers but nothing over, so hopefully I keep dropping ..I&#039;m doing a power walk for 3 miles every day. So I will be buying the 1 month supply to see where it takes me. Good luck for every one and I&#039;ll keep you guys posted.""",10.0,60
Buprenorphine,Opiate Dependence,"""I have been on Subutex for almost 3 months now. My doctor started me on 8mg, then 12mg, and finally 16mg to control withdrawals from opiates. I got hooked on opiates due to chronic pain. Before I decided to get clean, I was taking 3-4 Norco 10s every 2-4 hours. If I didn&#039;t have the Norco I&#039;d take 60mg oxycodone, 40mg of morphine, or really any opiate I could get my hands on. I feel normal for the first time in over 15 years. If you&#039;re serious about detox find a Subutex program!""",9.0,15
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m BP1, with ocd,  borderline personality,  adhd.. I&#039;ve literally taken every drug made in every combination.  I&#039;ve never written anything like this,  but for the past year I&#039;ve been on 400mg of Lamictal with 2400mg of gabapentin.  I also take 100mg of amitriptyline every other night.  Lamictal is the only reason I&#039;m still around.  It is the only thing has helped my depression.  Yes,  it took about a month,  and I&#039;ve started and stopped which made it worse.  But being on it nonstop has really given me my life back.  I know it&#039;s different for everybody.  I&#039;ve had zero side-effects other than an occasional dry mouth.  I never thought I&#039;d praise a pill,  but I felt so strongly about it,  I thought I needed to put it here.  I&#039;m a 37yo male.""",10.0,25
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""Xanax is by far the best anti anxiety medication on the market. I take it as needed and it works within minutes. I can&#039;t stand doctors who talk bad about the medication and how addictive it can be. People will aduse anything and every thing.  Xanax is amazing and I take it as needed, not like an addict would.""",10.0,106
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""1st time taking them and I have severe RA  for the better half of 60 years and I take 3 a day for as needed. My bones are now deformed and starting the curl up and I&#039;m in constant pain but I try to go as long as I can without needed 2 take any thing but Motrin, but it is very hard to live with this pain, and still have to do your everyday life events. When I have a bad flare up I can&#039;t even walk or use a walker 2 get to the bathroom but anyways I do not think these are as strong as the other brands out there but when you are in the pain like I am most of the time any brand would help and any thing that can take the edge off is enough for me to be thankful. Please people quit abusing your meds and take as required by doc""",7.0,2
Venlafaxine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been taking Effexor 150mg for about 5 months now. When starting this medication, I had a lot of side effects including insomnia, nausea, and severely dry mouth and very low sex drive. That went away after a couple weeks, but my anxiety hasn&#039;t been controlled as well as I&#039;d like. I&#039;ve had a couple of panic attacks and a lot of general anxiety (some situational and some not). I would probably like to consider switching to some other medication but I am scared to because of the horror stories of withdrawl symptoms.  I was previously taking Celexa for 10 years which never worked the same once I restarted it after having a baby.""",5.0,15
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I believe I may be having a reaction to the medicine. I inserted the treatment before bed. Now, almost 24 hours later, I am swollen like a cauliflower. It&#039;s awful. Way worse than the infection itself. I think taking this medication is a risk and it&#039;s definitely not worth it to find out how your body will respond. Get the 7 day or call your doctor.""",1.0,4
Nucynta,Pain,"""I have been on Nucynta for 9 months now. I take five x 75 mg tablets a day along with three Zanaflex and one 100mg Lyrica.  I have not had any side effects.  It controls the pain on most days.  I have 3 bulging discs and 4 herniated discs.""",7.0,8
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I have been using phentermine for 2 years now off and on. My doctor will only let me take phentermine for 6 weeks at a time, but it works wonders. I would recommend anyone who needs to lose weight to try it. Before I got a prescription for it, I used to buy phentermine diet pills online. But it sames me a lot of money having an prescription for it.  Thanks for this information, glad you are spreading the word about this medicine. Changed my life.

""",10.0,16
Xeljanz,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""This drug had almost a methamphetamine effect on me.  I could almost feel my blood going thru my veins.  Couldn&#039;t think straight, Had extreme pressure in my eyeballs, headaches and couldn&#039;t sleep.  Went to a half dose with no change in symptoms.  Went off of it 4 days ago and all of the negative symptoms have disappeared.""",1.0,39
Denosumab,Osteoporosis,"""Can anyone tell me how long it stsys in your system please? Had only one injection, won&#039;t have another but want to know if these awful side effects will subside in time now that ive decided to stop them. Thankyou.""",1.0,135
Minoxidil,Alopecia,"""I started using the men&#039;s 5% about a year ago when it was recommended by my dermatologist. I was losing handfuls of hair in shower and when combing. My part became so wide and the crown of my head had thinned drastically. I became depressed and it was all I could think about. I decided to try the Minoxidil. After three months I really noticed a difference. I had lots of new growth and my hair loss stopped. Now the thinning is no where as noticeable as it once was. My hair dresser told me I had lots of new growth and that my hair felt so much thicker. The only negatives are that I do have an increase in facial hair that I have to deal with often and that some of the regrowth is course. Even with those, I would not discontinue using it.""",9.0,22
Naproxen,Tendonitis,"""I went to the doctor after having pain in my elbow, I thought tennis elbow my doctor dismissed it as tendonitis an quickly prescribed me Naproxen 500mg to be taken twice daily. I made sure I took after food on the and third day in I started experiencing stomach pain and indignation/ heart burn.  This continued over next 2 days with increased pain and feeling bloated, on the fifth day a stiffness started creeping in all over my body so bad that I couldn&#039;t take my own clothes off.  It is now day 6 I haven&#039;t taken any tablets and had to spend the day in bed. It has even made my breasts feel very sore. I feel as though I&#039;ve been in an horrendous car crash.  I will definitely not be taking this drug ever again. I&#039;m usually a very fit 49 year old,""",1.0,0
Ultram,Pain,"""A doctor gave me Ultram with Trazadone for a sprained wrist and insomnia/anxiety. I took them both at bedtime and by morning I was throwing up with one of the worst headaches of my life, on my birthday. I threw up all day.""",1.0,23
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had my nexplonon for a year. Ever since I&#039;ve been on it I haven&#039;t gained much weight or had terrible mood swings. I do suffer from depression but I started suffering from that long before I got my Nexplonon. I take an antidepressant so my
moods are pretty normal. You must be wondering why I gave this product a rating of 1. Well when I first got the nexplonon I didn&#039;t have my period for three months (whoot whoot). I thought it was all fine and dandy but then the fourth month I&#039;ve had it up until now I have had my period 24/7. Not one day has gone by in these 9 months that I haven&#039;t had a heavy flow of blood. I am finally done with it and I&#039;m getting it taken out. DO NOT GET THIS BIRTH CONTROL!!! You will regret it""",1.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I bet all of you who are now on this blog freaking out like I did couple weeks ago. Well let&#039;s cut to the chase, it worked on me. Me and my boyfriend got very passionate that day and no condoms where involved. Had sex twice with him. We didn&#039;t panic, even if we had a baby on a way we where ready for it.(But don&#039;t risk it if you not ready) But anyways we went out that day I ate good and went to store to buy plan b pill umm maybe 6 hours later or 7. That night I was running to bathroom so much to pee. I guess that was first effect from it. Next day felt like someone punched Me in to the stomach .Advil  helped. After a week got my period. Did couple tests no not pregnant. :) If u use it as soon as possible it will be more effective. Good luck!""",10.0,2
Carbidopa / levodopa,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have had restless legs syndrome for years due to iron deficiency. I took Sinemet for about a year and it seemed to work great for me. However, I could not take the full or even half of the dose because it really made me feel drowzy the following day so I would break it up and take a very small piece of the pill. Also, if you don&#039;t go to bed after taking it and stay up for a while, it can have the adverse effect on you. Makes you really sleepy, but make your restless legs symptoms worse. Good Luck!""",8.0,52
Donepezil,Alzheimer's Disease,"""I have taken Namenda and Ariceptfor years.  Memory has improved!  Have had the vivid dreams others have described, also muscle cramps.  Is am going to cut back on the Aricept and see if it helps....although usually enjoy my dreams!""",8.0,55
Saxenda,Weight Loss,"""I have started to take this drug on January 18, 2017. Today is February 11 and I have lost 10 pounds. I am 5&#039;5, 235lbs Down to 225lbs. I am at 1.8 dosage and have nausea, diarrhea, no appetite,  cramping,fatigue, and newly developed belches that taste like rotten eggs! I might need to back down to 1.2. I have been moving slow with the dose increases as well. Losing weight though but these side effects......we will see!""",7.0,22
Paliperidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""this medication simply does not work! I have been on it for 7+ years and I have only gotten worse. my symptoms have gone from mild to severe. All they do is increase the dosage and now I&#039;m on the maximum dose. I relapsed last week and I found myself wandering around aimlessly in a parking lot. I have become more paranoid and delusional. Not to mention the side effects- uncontrollable bowel movements, extreme tiredness, low energy, low libido, muscle pain, chest pain, ect, ect... It is almost impossible to get off this medication once you are on it for a while. I&#039;ve talked to my doctor- sent him letters and he will not change the medication. And I&#039;ve called other p-docs and no one can see me or even answer the phone. Time for a switch.""",3.0,0
Zetia,High Cholesterol,"""The second day of taking Zetia I had night leg cramps (Charlie&#039;s Horse).  The third night, same thing, leg cramps at night.  The fourth night foot and leg cramps at night.  Stopped taking them after fourth night.""",1.0,78
Phentermine / topiramate,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve lost 19 pounds in less than a month and had some of the side effects tingling feet, dizziness, and headache. My Doctor ordered some labs I now take vitamin D &amp; K.   I no longer have high blood pressure. I&#039;m happy.""",8.0,53
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Works very well if used as directed.  Tabs are better for me because strips killed my tongue.  You will get severe constipation, so take 2-3  docusate sodium per day - it is a stool softener, and also a mild laxative.  Once I got these two issues worked out, I&#039;ve been very happy with this.  Will save you if you want it to!""",9.0,1
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have been off the depo shot for about a month now and have been bleeding ever since. Its really become frustrating. I also bleed during but not the whole time i was on the shot. I only took the shot once.""",3.0,14
Adapalene,Acne,"""So I&#039;ve been plagued my acne since I was 22. I&#039;m now 25... I went to see a dermatologist eventually through my GP and she put together a treatment plan for me which after three months has pretty much cleared my acne... 

So I&#039;m on 100mg Doxycycline (I&#039;ve been on this for two years and it wasn&#039;t great but works well now as part of this plan)- I take this at night. 

I&#039;m on Acnecide- this is really important to use when you&#039;re on Doxycycline as it stops you from becoming immune from the antibiotic. I apply this three times a week to areas with active spots. 

Then Differin gel or cream- I apply this every night to areas where there are no spots but where I&#039;m prone to spots. Differin is to prevent breakouts Acneside is to treat them!""",10.0,7
Fexofenadine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Been taking this for almost two years and it&#039;s been a life saver for me. My allergies get absolutely terrible and one pill makes it go away. Definitely recommend.""",9.0,20
Naloxone / oxycodone,Pain,"""Allergic Reaction, I had to stop taking this medication. Pain is a better option""",1.0,0
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had my Mirena put in yesterday and it was not painful. Just a few cramps when he was putting it in. I bled and had minimal cramps that day and nothing since. So far I love it!""",9.0,0
Byetta,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Numbness on the leg after injection from the knee cap to nearly the groin and around the side of the leg""",4.0,3
Azithromycin,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""One day and I already feel better after being laid up for 5 days regret not calling my doctor sooner!""",10.0,42
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I had started with Celexa, then changed to citalopram when it became available. (No changes whatsoever, both meds helped me exactly the same. Citalopram was just cheaper.) I had been in a severely bad personal situation, one that included some abuse. I was in a very bad way, and my anxiety level was at times paralyzing. When I started taking Celexa, my anxiety calmed down considerably, and I was able to see my bad situation for what it was, and I was able to actually deal with it. It&#039;s now years later, and my life is fine now, though I believe my personal situation damaged me enough to where I&#039;m too stressed if I try to go off the medicine, so I stay on it, and that&#039;s fine with me. I believe Celexa quite literally saved my life.""",10.0,248
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I just turned 30 last month. I started Adipex in November 2012. Lost 10 lbs and thought I could keep going without the pills. Ended up gaining all the 10 back, plus another 10 after all the holidays. I was 230 lbs, 5ft 7 in. I got back on Adipex 4 weeks ago and I am now 210 lbs!! I only get to the gym maybe 3 times a week. I used to get dry mouth, so drank more water. I pretty much ate what I wanted, but a lot less of it considering the pills make me not hungry at all. So now starting strict diet, I should be able to lose more than 20 lbs a month!""",10.0,46
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Prescribed after experiencing breakthrough bleeding on another oral contraceptive. I gave it a fair go - 4 or 5 months, and I can&#039;t seem to get adjusted. Mood swings are more severe, experienced a 10 lb weight gain, feeling considerably more anxious, extreme breast tenderness among feeling nauseated a week prior to period start date. Of course, everyone experiences this differently but that&#039;s my story. Will be discontinuing this on month end.""",3.0,0
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""So, I&#039;m young, no pregnancies etc. I was on the pill for a while, I had no negative side effects, but wanted something a little more safe. I then was on Depo, which was absolutely miserable. I was depressed, sex hurt, and my libido was gone. When I switched to the ring, all had been restored. It took 3 or 4 months to regulate, but I am so happy I waited. I am finally happy. And, the best part, my libido is back! This is the best, most fool-proof low-hormone birth control, and it is perfect for me!
I only have 3 complaints with this. 
1. My boyfriend can feel it, and says it sometime hurts. But I usually remove it during intercourse
2. There is more discharge
3. This product is expensive. I receive it for free, but if I had to pay for it, I might not be on it.""",10.0,11
Enbrel,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""I started using Enbrel two years ago. I can still remember the first night I tried the medication.  I woke up the next morning feeling like 25 lbs was lifted off me.  I suffered since age 27 and now I am 40 and feel great!  Remember to have your blood checked regularly to be sure all is normal.""",10.0,22
Mucinex,Bronchitis,"""I&#039;m not sure mucinex works. I know it kept me wide awake. It was hard for me to sleep. When I was awake,  In felt like my balance was off, so I felt dizzy. U couldn&#039;t go down spiral steps. I would not recommend it.

""",2.0,20
Copper,Birth Control,"""Worst mistake of my life. I found out after a year of terrifyingly heavy periods that lasted all but 5 days a month and cramps that made me an invalid regularly that this iud contains copper plated nickel. DO NOT USE THIS IUD if you have ANY sort of sensitivity to nickel! You will wish you could die and you will feel sick 100% of the time.

I toughed it out for a long time with paragard to see if it would get better. It didn&#039;t. Don&#039;t wait if a bc disagrees with you...you might lose a year of being functional and happy because of a bc that ruins your physical and/or mental health like this one did for me.""",1.0,7
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""I like Savella better than Lyrica. It works well for me, even though I&#039;m in a physical job. I still hurt, but it&#039;s better than nothing and there aren&#039;t really any side effects. When I first started it, I did tend to get hot really fast, but that has gone away.""",9.0,78
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""This drug has worked tremendously for me. I take it 2x a day with food and it has almost ended my rushing to the bathroom. I can go about my life without always knowing where the bathroom is. It has some bloating and gas side effects but it cut my IBS-D down to shreds. I use to go 8-10 times a day and now I have a much more normal schedule. Cannot praise this drug enough!""",10.0,16
Lidocaine,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been on narcotic pain meds for over 20 years for severe degenerative joint disease in my back and several other joints. My doctor gave me lidocaine 5% patches to try about a month ago. I seriously doubted they would help, as any other topical creams have never helped much, but I was pleasantly surprised. They work so well that I have decreased my opiate dosage by half and am able to be more active than I have been in years. I don&#039;t think that they will work that well for everyone, but I do recommend everyone try them if they can, it has been a godsend for me.""",8.0,30
Adipex-P,Obesity,"""This med is amazing! I&#039;ve been on it 3 weeks and lost 30lbs!!!!!!! Never expected that """,10.0,59
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""Rheumatologist put me on Cymbalta for fibromyalgia.  I started on the medication, 20 mg, I think.  I worked at a bank at the time and 1 week into taking it I was having anxiety attacks at work.  I had anxiety before this but not in social situations like this.  I stayed on it for another week or so but took myself off.  She also put me on amitriptine  for muscle relaxation at night.  First it knocked me the heck out, then within 2 wks I would wake up with bad cramps in my legs and such tension/contraction in all my muscles that I couldn&#039;t sleep. Weaned myself off of that too. Told Dr what happened, she said it wasn&#039;t the medicine causing the symptoms.  Right..  10 months later still have anxiety, voice is shaky, not working.""",1.0,20
Ambien CR,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve had chronic insomnia (clinical diagnosis, sleep studies, neurologists, etc.) for over 25 years, starting in high school and gradually getting worse over the decades.  No drugs aside from powerful depressants (barbits, benzos, tranquilizers, etc.) had helped me at all.  Ambien CR has been a miracle medication for me.  My insomnia is so constant and severe (I literally won&#039;t sleep a single minute some nights) that my Dr lets me take it every night.  Many people talk about the possible side-effects of long-term usage, but that ignores the very definite effects of chronic insomnia.  I have no next-day side-effects, but I will have rebound insomnia if I stop.  Taking with a glass of water helps for me; so does good sleep hygiene rules.""",9.0,54
Elavil,Interstitial Cystitis,"""39 years old, The 1st few days, no change, Urologist put me on 25 mg, twice a day, it made me so drowsy &amp; thirsty, only took 1 pill at night, on the 14th day is when I had no more pressure or frequency on my bladder, I was back to normal, so I made the mistake of drinking coffee, huge mistake! Took medication the next day, this time morning &amp; night, symptoms disappeared, I suggest taking Prelief before drinking coffee or any acidic food, be patient with this medicine, takes a little while to work but IT WORKS!""",10.0,16
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the Nexplanon implant immediately after giving birth to my son on November 18, 2015. It was quick and painless. I chose this form of BC because I know I wouldn&#039;t keep up with pills &amp; this just seemed like the easiest way to go. Plus its good for 3 years. Five months have passed since having my son &amp; I haven&#039;t had a single period. I do get very mild cramps and weird cravings around the time I usually get my period. No bleeding whatsoever. I have had some negative side effects with this birth control. Mood swings, severe headaches, hair loss and acne.""",8.0,3
Remicade,Ulcerative Colitis,"""Remicade has been a miracle for me. Last year this time I was totally desperate and thinking of get rid of my colon due to severe UC. Now, I am totally healthy and no sign of UC!!! If u r suffering from UC, give it a try without any doubt. Thanks to science and researchers. Of course, it takes couple of months to feel the full effect of it, but as soon as I got the first infusion I felt its positive effect. Its combination with Azathioprine works much better.""",10.0,21
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""Have been on 300mg for over 6 months with 0 improvement, I&#039;ve actually gotten worse as things have progressed substantially for the worse. I can&#039;t take lithium due to being naturally dehydrated all the time. I was told this drug was gonna change my life, it just wasted my damn time.""",1.0,22
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I am a 53 year old woman who started smoking when I was 9, by 13 I was up to 2 packs a day, I smoked 2 packs a day for 40 yrs. Every woman in my family died from emphysema.  My mother was 59, my Aunt 69, my Grandmother ?. I have been wanting to quit for over 20 yrs.  I&#039;ve tried hypnosis, smoking camps, Smoker&#039;s Anonymous, pills, patches, anything.  Nothing worked.  A friend told me she had gotten Chantix and it gave her weird dreams so she stopped taking it.  I said I like weird dreams, can I have what&#039;s left over. (I know this is not the right the way to get it)  she gave it to me, with instructions. On the 6th day I woke up (you can smoke for the 1st 7 days) and didn&#039;t even think about a cigarette, NO CRAVING WHATSOEVER!""",10.0,65
Alprazolam,Tinnitus,"""I have been suffering from tinnitus for years.  It was pretty bearable when I first experienced it; however, I fell on the ice a few years ago and hit the back of my head and neck.  I developed vertigo, which has gotten much better but the tinnitus was still unbearable.  I tried Xanax to calm my anxiety and found it to greatly help my tinnitus.  I was afraid of getting addicted to it but I only take a small dose and don&#039;t take it everyday.  When I don&#039;t take it, the tinnitus is pretty bad.  I don&#039;t know if it is because the anxiety is so bad and it helps that but it certainly reduces the volume of the tinnitus.""",10.0,27
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""While pregnant with baby #3, I started having joints pop out of their sockets (I&#039;ve been diagnosed with EDS, but at the time my doctors had no idea what was going on). This caused extreme pain, especially when it was a hip. 
My OB/GYN prescribed Tylox for the pain and it helped a lot. 
After giving birth, I was prescribed Tylox following my c-section and breastfed my baby with no ill effects. 
As for the &quot;it is unknown if this medication passes into breastmilk&quot;...that is completely untrue. Dr. Hale has studied nearly every medication on the market using breastmilk samples (&amp; blood, plasma, etc). For any doctors reading this, or any nursing mothers, I recommend you look up &quot;Medications and Mother&#039;s Milk&quot;.""",9.0,7
Azithromycin,Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis,"""I&#039;m on my 3rd day of this medication for strep throat and take it on a full stomach every day. I haven&#039;t had any stomach pain or diarrhea which I usually get with antibiotics, and no weird metallic taste in my mouth either. 
Only downside is it takes a bit longer to work than most antibiotics, so my throat was killing me until halfway through the day after taking the third pill. 
Aside from that, no side effects and I&#039;m feeling much better now! My tonsil is still a little swollen but most of the pus is gone and no more pain.""",8.0,1
Gabapentin,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been gradually increasing gabapentin dose and now, for a week 200mg three times a day with, unfortunately, not the slightest relief of pain in the legs and lower back.   Should I continue use, this is the second sciatica pain relief treatment I&#039;ve been on.   The doctors also said take paracetemol but, again, with no real relief.""",1.0,16
Medroxyprogesterone,"Endometrial Hyperplasia, Prophylaxis","""I had hyperplasia last year, as well as endometriosis which I had surgery for. First I was prescribed the prometrium pills. Had great effects. Stopped taking that and was irregular again. Then I started bleeding and didn&#039;t stop for 36 days, and it was heavy. We decided on the shot because I wanted added birth control. I suffer from bipolar disorder and anything with estrogen is horrid. 2 days after the shot I stopped bleeding! Some mild cramping, a bit moody and weird dreams but overall great! I think it works best if you are lacking progesterone.""",9.0,6
Requip,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have been taking generic Requip (ropinerole) for about 9 months now for restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder. My doctor has gradually increased my dose from 0.75 mg a day to 2 mg. It has really helped my PLMD; it doesn&#039;t happen anymore. It also helps my RLS. However, my RLS had almost disappeared before I started taking Requip (when I gave up caffeine). The RLS came back when I started taking Requip for the PLMD. Overall, however, I think it has been worth it. I am on a still relatively small dose.""",8.0,22
Forteo,Osteoporosis,"""My mom is 89 and has been using Forteo for almost 2 years. We are feeling hopeful about the results of her bone density test, as she hasn&#039;t had one since before she began the injections. Mom has Medicare and supplementary insurance with AARP but it wasn&#039;t covered and was beyond our means. Our doctor&#039;s office referred her to aoither Pharmacy, where she qualified for and received an income-based grant! Their customer service is exemplary and they deliver it to our door. I hope this is helpful for some who desperately need it but can&#039;t afford it!  I can&#039;t wait for her bone density test next month (she hasn&#039;t had one while on the medication)! I just know it will be a huge improvement!""",10.0,47
Primidone,Benign Essential Trem,"""I am  an 86 year old female and have an essential tremor.  I had Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in July 2008.  My battery isn&#039;t working as well as it did in the beginning.  I have tried drug after drug to help the tremor.  I have been taking tab Primidone 1/2  of 50 mg twice a day for a week.  My vision is affected, my legs are like noodles, sooooooooooo, I am going to try 1/2 at night or maybe quit all together. I still drive taking care of business but with the vision problem I don&#039;t drive.
I took care of my husband with Alzheimer&#039;s for 12 years 2003 to 2015, I have written two books documenting the progression of the disease.  I am active but the vision stops me from living my life, What should I do?""",1.0,23
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""Have been taking for a few months now and have not lost ANY weight! Going to quit taking it. Waste of money.""",2.0,15
Effexor XR,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Been on Venlifaxine 75 mg a day for a month. 
It&#039;s the first time I&#039;ve felt normal in 30 years.  I tried everything else and it helped but this is perfect.  No side effects.""",10.0,86
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""Was on this for about a month.  Went from 5mg 3 x a day to 30mg 3 x a day.  Saw improvement after about 2 weeks for about 5 days, then anxiety came back strong.  Always had sleep issues but this medication definitely exacerbated them.  I had to get off as it was giving me no benefit and my sleep was only getting worse.  Also had pretty bad brain zaps the whole time but probably bc I increased the dosage every 5 to 6 days.  I also have treatment resistant anxiety/depression (tried paxil, zoloft, prozac, fetzima and pristiq.  Zoloft helped me mostly, all others didn&#039;t work or made me worse) so this might work for others but did not help me.""",3.0,12
Elavil,Vulvodynia,"""Awesome pain inhibitor for this condition but I had too many side effects like heart palpitations and hair loss.""",9.0,16
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I took the medicine at 6:00pm and nothing happened for 3 hours and then it hit and I kept running to the bathroom.  The first dose wasn&#039;t bad to get down, didn&#039;t really taste it.  I was told to suck on a Hall&#039;s cough drop first and it would kill the taste.  It did, but I had to take another dose at 4:00am and even though I used the cough drop, the medicine was terrible.  In both times I drank the 2 16oz of water.  The 4:00am dose worked faster it only took about 30 minutes.  The good news was my Dr said I was totally clean and don&#039;t have to do this for another 10 years!  I didn&#039;t have to &quot;fast&quot; just had a light breakfast, lunch and dinner the day before, and nothing the day of the test.""",10.0,18
Duloxetine,Depression,"""Just took it at its smallest available dose this past week. I was replacing my Zoloft because I felt that my depression is more of a reaction to my anxiety, so my doc put me on this which is known to treat both, unlike Zoloft which only treats depression. I have yet to experience any bad side effects like many do in the beginning, and if anything it actually treated the side effects of getting off Zoloft, like nerve tingliness. It gives me an overall sense of calm, and unlike other anxiety meds, it doesn&#039;t sacrifice by concentration and memory which is very important since I&#039;m a full time student. It calmed my anxiety and allowed me to sleep, which in result, I don&#039;t feel depression. A+ on this medication so far.""",10.0,58
Lithium,Mania,"""I have suffered with bipolar disorder for 3 years.  Lithium seems to be the one that is going to help me more than the others.""",7.0,66
Accutane,Acne,"""Super happy with the results. I&#039;ve had acne for so long and no dermatologist ever recommended it. This is the best thing ever! At first of course it got little worse. One thing that bothered me thru the whole process is that my lips very extremely dry.
Other than that I&#039;m just writing this review for people to know it works 100%!!! It&#039;s amazing I couldn&#039;t be any happier with my skin now. Definitely do it. I was reading reviews when I was considering it and was kinda of scared.""",10.0,17
Phenergan,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Good for many things, and non addictive. It&#039;s good medicine.""",9.0,13
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""Was on Effexor for years.  Learned that Pristiq has less side efect on sexual dysfunction.   After being on Pristiq, I felt it was effective, gentle and my sexual issues improved.""",9.0,55
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I took this for a UTI and I had horrible side effects. I could not sleep, extremely dizzy and nauseated, constipated, and had bad indigestion. I lost my appetite and was vomiting acid.""",1.0,19
Dermatop,Eczema,"""I love it helps my skin""",10.0,0
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I had smoked since I was a teenager, at about a pack a day when I finally said enough is enough.  I used Chantix which was prescribed by my MD and that was Labor Day 2012.  I had little to no side effects, may have had a weird dream, but hardly considered a night terror.  I am 50 years old and I am thankful every day now to refer to myself as a &quot;non-smoker&quot;.  Have had no desire whatsoever since then to ever consider smoking again... If you are on the fence and really want to stop for you, your health and to free yourself from the prison of smoking, all I can say is that it worked for me and thankful for my smoke free car, home, life....""",10.0,22
Naproxen,Tendonitis,"""Fell onto my shoulder off my sons skate board, initially felt no discomfort, but my shoulder a week or so after began to become painful, enough to stop me swimming. Waited 3 months for it to go, no reduction on pain, went to doctor who prescribed Naprosyn within a day or two pain had eased, carried on for 2 weeks and now swim regularly, very slight discomfort but take remaining pills as and when needed, but discomfort so small rarely have to take them. 
Negatives, I think when taking medication I suffered stomach discomfort.""",7.0,32
Sertraline,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I was chronically depressed and had many psychiatrists diagnose me with severe depression, which I had experienced unfaillingly for 5 years. I could identify no cause for my depression, which made it even harder for me since I didn&#039;t know what was causing me to become extremely suicidal. I had 4-hour lasting sobbing spells (even when I had otherwise great events happening at that time). I felt gloomy, lonesome, uncared for, and depressed. 
Now I feel content and at ease for the first time in 5 years. I no longer become sad unless I have a reason to- which for me is phenomenal. If good things happen, I feel happy and not sad. I can function better in my work, family life, and simple daily activities like driving or even grocery shopping.""",9.0,115
Fioricet,Headache,"""I suffered severely from tension headaches.  Finally I talked to my DR, he prescribed this.  Took it for the first time today, no headache but I am sleepy.""",10.0,33
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I started off taking klonopin after developing severe panic attacks 20 yrs ago. It was a life saver for me! I took it for 15 years and weaned myself off of it with no problems. I am back on it now after 5 yrs of not taking it due to recent life events that started the anxiety back up. I take 1 MG tablets up to twice a day. I&#039;ve never had any of the horrifying withdrawals that other people complain of. Klonopin definitely works for me.""",10.0,82
Butrans,Chronic Pain,"""After more than a year of asking for extended relief (and moving up to 60mgs Percocet with 40 mgs Flexeril) I was barely able to cook a meal, take a shower, ANYTHING that required standing. 
I was skeptical at first, but (hopefully I&#039;m not jinxing myself), the ADDITION of the Butrans patch for me has been life changing. I often skip my oral doses, and I cooked TWO Christmas dinners. I cleaned my house, right now I&#039;m painting a bathroom and bedroom, a few hours at a time. 
""",10.0,61
Vicodin ES,Pain,"""I did find I built up a tolerance to this med.""",10.0,10
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I started on 8/24/15 as of today 9/6 I have lost 10 lbs, just under 2 weeks. I only take half a pill which is just fine for me. I have very little appetite, I force myself to eat. I&#039;m staying under 1200 calories per day, more like 800. My cravings for sweets are gone! This is strange for me because I love sweets. I&#039;m not eating any bread or drinking any soda. Lots of water, fruits, veggies, salads and protein. I have not exercised yet but plan to soon. I could not sleep the first few days and dry mouth is starting to kick in, it&#039;s tolerable. My goal is to lose 60 lbs by the end of the year.""",9.0,79
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""I used to dip Copenhagen snuff for many years. I entered a &quot;smoking-cessation&quot; class and Wellbutrin was the medication used in conjunction with the classes and nicotine patches. The doctor informed us Wellbutrin studies had found it affected the brain&#039;s activity for people addicted to nicotine similar to people with depression. We were advised how it could affect us mentally (i.e., warned to pay attention if we started having suicidal thoughts), and then we were given our prescriptions. It was amazing how it changed my behavior! Within a day or two I noticed the snuff didn&#039;t taste good to me anymore. After a week we began our nicotine patches, but I found myself tobacco-free by the time we began them. Highly recommended.""",10.0,21
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""We tried this for my daughter when she suddenly started getting migraines every day. Migraines down to 2 per week and less severe but when we tried increasing the dose side effects became intolerable: doesn&#039;t help her sleep at night yet makes her very tired all day, have to force her to eat, her legs tingle all the way up to her hip. She also has nightmares,  and vivid dreams, even during the day. That was the last straw and we&#039;ll be trying something else. Real shame because we think it was helping.""",5.0,35
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""First shot went great. I didn&#039;t really get any side-effects. I didn&#039;t have any bleeding whatsoever nor any weight gain. I was hungry often, but actually lost a couple of pounds. I did fell anxious the first few days, but that went away. Haven&#039;t decided if I want to get the second shot yet, but overall I did well on it.""",10.0,4
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I took 1 and several hours later I ended up with the most horrible diarrhea and vomiting I&#039;ve ever had. I will never use this product again.""",3.0,23
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""For Chronic Pain: I take 40 mg oxycontin 3 times per day. I had c3-c7 laminectomy, fusion, two plates. Degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, severe spinal stenosis, regional pain syndrome, bulging disks at t4-t5 and pinched spinal cord in 3 places with severe nerve damage. I was on Morphine Sulfate 30mg for 3 years, now I take the oxycontin with occasional breakthrough meds. I have found 90% of the time, if I take my meds at the same time every day it works just fine, with the occasional bad day here and there. Overall it has worked well for me. I have been on it for a year now.""",10.0,38
Asenapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have 3 young boys, and it has always been difficult managing them along with my highs and lows. I&#039;d been taking Lithium for about 2 years but found that it was not as effective as when first prescribed it. I also had some really hard blows come all at once. After speaking to my doctor, we decided to try asenapine. I have only been taking 2 weeks and made a phone call to my doctor to personally thank him because I feel so good. I finally feel like my boys are a privilege and not a job.""",9.0,1
Loratadine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Horrible product, barely works. Been sneezing with a runny nose all day.""",1.0,3
Ropinirole,Periodic Limb Movement Disorde,"""It did not work for me, it made me sleep worse.""",1.0,3
Avanafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I was prescribed Stendra by my urologist.  I am 66 yr now, and never had erectile dysfunction problems until now.  I&#039;ve been taking Stendra for the past two weeks and it has really not helped at all.  All I&#039;ve had is a mild headache.  I am sad, because of all the pills for erectile dysfunction, I had my highest hopes on this one, but it really didn&#039;t work for me.  In fact, their own literature says it works on 3 out of 4 men.  I am so sad to know that I am that other one.""",2.0,54
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""Worst mistake of my life. I found out after a year of terrifyingly heavy periods that lasted all but 5 days a month and cramps that made me an invalid regularly that this iud contains copper plated nickel. DO NOT USE THIS IUD if you have ANY sort of sensitivity to nickel! You will wish you could die and you will feel sick 100% of the time.

I toughed it out for a long time with paragard to see if it would get better. It didn&#039;t. Don&#039;t wait if a bc disagrees with you...you might lose a year of being functional and happy because of a bc that ruins your physical and/or mental health like this one did for me.""",1.0,7
Metoclopramide,Migraine,"""Lord! This was like a death experience for me. I am scarred for life. I have been feeling sick for about 4 days in which I acquired sore throat, earache, stiff neck, super swollen lymph nodes, fever and the worst headache ever. After initial test that ruled out negative for meningitis, mono and strep throat they decided to give me a cocktail of reglan and benadryl through my iv. Within seconds I felt a burning sensation as well as sleepy..so I thought I would be okay. Boy! Was I wrong. My heart was racing 150bpm I lost my voice was super jittery and felt like I was going to die. The nurse told me to relax she looked worried. I wanted to pull my IV off I told her get it off and she insisted that she will give me Toradol to help calm me. :(""",1.0,15
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""Definitely this helped me treat my acne.
It cleared out the skin gradually and I didn&#039;t have any irritation or redness with it""",9.0,3
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""This medicine has absolutely changed my life for the better. I wasn&#039;t sure if I&#039;d ever make it through graduate school but this tiny little pill supported me! Its not stigmatized, addictive, and it actually helps you get to a netter place where you don&#039;t need it anymore!!!""",10.0,43
Midazolam,Light Sedation,"""I had a total knee replacement three weeks ago and Versed was used as an amnesia drug while they prepped me, etc. I barely remember anything for the next two and a half days, had short dreams, one in which I was painting and when I woke up, my hand was up and moving like I had a paint brush. I don&#039;t remember eating a thing in the hospital, to this day. My friends who visited told me I had chicken, etc., When my Mum and friend came to visit, we were watching television and I asked her who did she find to hang her big screen tv on the wall. She didn&#039;t, we were in the hospital. I called my best friend at 3am to ask her if she could come and get me at a friends house, I was in the hospital.  I&#039;ll never have this drug used on me again, ever""",2.0,15
Topamax,Bipolar Disorde,"""Over the edge..best thing ever!""",9.0,71
Sotalol Hydrochloride AF,Atrial Fibrillation,"""I have had intermittent Atrial Fibrillation on and off for 30  years.  Tried cardiac ablation in 2007, but didn&#039;t seem to help.  I now take 120mg twice a day and it keeps it in check without side effects.  Does not slow me down and I work out frequently and have great fitness. Tried lowering it to 60 or 80mg but then the AF came back.  First tried Atenolol but did not like the side effects, it slowed me down and affected sex life.  Sotalol slows my heart rate down to 50 beats resting, but does not slow me down in general.  Have not had an AF episode in 18 months since going to 120mgs twice per day.""",10.0,124
Amitiza,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I was kinda shady to take this pill cuz of all the bad reviews on it. I have IBS so I thought what do I have to lose? So I took one pill and within 10 minutes this terrible nausea hit me. I even ate before I took it and that didn&#039;t help, I was nauseous all day long &amp; I thought scew this I ain&#039;t taking it again so I didn&#039;t. 2 to 3 days later I started having terrible stomach cramps to the point where I wanted to cry. I had diarrhea &amp; also somewhat of stools. So does the drug make you go? Yeah. Are the side effects worth it? No! This is a really powerful drug with way too many side effects. It also gave me a bad headache""",3.0,23
Efinaconazole,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""A salon manicure and next thing I know, I&#039;m on Jublia.  After 8 weeks, my fingernails are almost perfect again.  For me, it definitely works.  Maybe I&#039;m lucky.  I think catching on early to what was wrong with my nails helped, as I only waited a few weeks before seeking medication.  I use it every day.  Apply when I go to bed.  This allows it to dry and stay on for 8 hours while I sleep.""",10.0,10
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""This medication did not relieve my back pain. It kept me up all night with insomnia.""",1.0,43
Norethindrone,Endometriosis,"""I&#039;ve been on progestin-only birth control for about 3 years. I started on Ortho-Micronor, I had a period for about 3 months straight but then my period stopped entirely. Then I moved and I was given Camila (same thing, different brand), it kept in line with the &quot;no-period&quot; havingness. It was great. Moved again, I was given Errin. For about 2-3 months I was ok, but I noticed some changes in my mood and some bloating. Then about 3 months in (February 2014) I had spotting. I thought maybe it would be normal after having NO period for 2 years, but then 2 weeks later I had a full-on period. Since then I&#039;ve had maybe 3-4 periods in 2 months, extremely painful tenderness in my breasts. """,4.0,12
Podofilox,Condylomata Acuminata,"""I had been being treated in the clinic with something topical 2 times a week for about 6 weeks. The solution wasn&#039;t working. So my clinic referred me to a gyno who prescribed me this. I used it for 2 cycles and the warts were gone. I did have slight stinging for a few days but honestly it&#039;s worth the outcome!""",10.0,1
Cetirizine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Zyrtec worked well for my nasal allergies, but when I tried to stop taking it after several years, I got the skin itch/rash that many have reported.  It was worst for the first few days, but now even a year later I still frequently get a skin rash when I get warm (cholinergic urticaria).  I can&#039;t say for sure that the cholinergic urticaria was a side effect of stopping Zyrtec, but skin rashes were never a symptom of mine until I stopped.""",2.0,30
Gabapentin,Pruritus,"""At first I didn&#039;t realize it was the drug causing me that itchy feeling on my back. When I figured it out, I quit taking it immediately, and went through the withdrawals. Getting rid of the itching was well worth going without the drug.""",4.0,1
Risedronate,Osteoporosis,"""Was on Risodronate for 15 years.  My bone density improved.  I have been off it for about 2 years and now I am going to go on it again as I have developed stiffness and pain in my hips.  I am 75.""",9.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This birth control is insane. No, I have not gotten pregnant, but after visiting my local Planned Parenthood, they had told me they stopped carrying  Apri my original birth control. I was on Apri for about 2 years and it was amazing. But I didn&#039;t have a choice besides to switch since my lack of health insurance. So, the first three months, totally fine. Yeah, a little moody here and there, but nothing out of the usual. By the time the fourth month rolled around, I have gained almost 15 lbs, have the worst mood swings and cramps around my ovulation time, spot every week, and my period just keeps getting longer and longer. Before it was like clock work, down to the very hour, 11 months out of the 12. I have one month left to go then switching""",2.0,2
Lyza,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Lyza for a month.  I&#039;ve had one period since then and although I didn&#039;t have horrifically heavy flow the first 2-3 days (part of the reason I wanted to be on birth control again), my period was a little longer.  

I have less appetite, which I guess is OK.  I had less horribly painful cramps, it didn&#039;t wake me up in the middle of the night like it usually does.  A little breast tenderness.

I had really bad headaches for a long time and this seems to have helped.  I was prescribed this particular one because combined pills make me nauseous.

Seems OK thus far.""",9.0,22
Contrave,Obesity,"""I am so thrilled with Contrave. I am 40, female, 5&#039;4&quot;, weighed 268 when I started the meds about 12 weeks ago. I am now 240! 28 lbs in 3 months! This is the easiest weight loss that I have ever had. Trust me, I have lost and gain probably 350 lbs over the last 20 years. And I always suffered. This Rx has changed everything. I don&#039;t obsess over food anymore. I don&#039;t binge. I know when to say when. It&#039;s like the switch got turned back on between my brain and my stomach. I have very few or lasting side effects. I have had some slight nausea and tummy discomfort but I always have had that so not a big deal. The only lasting effect that I have noticed is hand trembling. It&#039;s annoying but so worth it.""",10.0,50
Coumadin,Antiphospholipid Syndrome,"""Since I started on Coumadin I have a lot less leg pain and can think more clearly.""",9.0,24
Baclofen,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""At 125 mg greatly helped reduce the craving but had to lower the dose due to side effects such as sleep apeneia and extreme tiredness. Currently in 60 mg . In conclusion it helped me a lot but I had severe side effects .""",7.0,11
Acetaminophen / tramadol,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been taking ultracet for over a year now. My elbow was shattered and the radial head was destroyed.  Because of the injury not healing properly my arm can&#039;t straighten out all the way. I also have terrible arthritis and tendonitis in that elbow which causes severe pain throughout the day. My doctors wanted to give me a healthy dose of percocet and oxycontin but I didn&#039;t want it. I was given ultracet and it has worked great ever since. I take anywhere from 4-8 in a day and can still function and do my job without being on a cloud.""",9.0,74
Paroxetine,Depression,"""This medication was not helpful for my depression at all.""",1.0,3
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I started Yaz about 3 months ago and like many of you, I have zero faith in it&#039;s ability to help my acne. I&#039;ve had cystic acne for about 3 years and although it was never awful, I always had at least one or two unsightly blemishes. It took about 3 months to really work, and the first 3 weren&#039;t awful but they weren&#039;t great. If you have acne and are looking for relief, TRY YAZ! It&#039;s honestly amazing. Seriously. I&#039;ve never posted anything before, I truly believe in this stuff.""",9.0,32
Fetzima,Major Depressive Disorde,"""By the afternoon of the first day I started Fetzima, my lymph nodes were swollen and tender to touch.  It feels like it just keeps getting worse.  I&#039;m now on my 3rd day and have pressure in my face and ear.  I thought it was a cold, but after reading some of the posts, I think it may be related to the Fetzima because I have no other &quot;cold&quot; symptoms.  So, I figured I would share my experience so far it case someone else has experienced the same thing.""",1.0,21
Nizoral Shampoo,Dandruff,"""I used Nizoral for about 8 years.  It was excellent for eliminating dandruff which was a bad problem.  But about one year ago I started having severe itching on my upper back and upper front (chest) area.  It was complete itching so severe that benadryl ointment (over the counter) for poison ivy relief and similar products were needed to calm the itchiness.  Crazy itchiness!  My dermatologist gave me steroid creams for the itching and I requested a biopsy to find out more.  Inflammation showed.  I decided to quit using Nizoral and finally the itching went away mostly.  I use baby shampoo now followed by Head and Shoulders shampoo.  So far so good.  Be warned that you might develop an allergy to Nizoral or the generic years later.""",5.0,0
Xulane,Birth Control,"""Been on xulane for 7 months, most of the time I&#039;m chill, no mood swings, periods are lighter, I used to have awful cramps now I only have minimal cramping on the first day of my period.  I love it, only thing that&#039;s annoying is the occasional headaches and nausea.  The nausea is super annoying cause I love to eat, other than that I recommend it!""",8.0,2
Diethylpropion,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve taken these for approximately 18 months and I have lost 10 stone 11lbs (as of this morning). I love them. I don&#039;t get any side effects really aside from occasionally unable to sleep for longer than 5/6 hours. I&#039;m more focused, procrastination isn&#039;t even in my vocabulary and I am feeling amazing - only 3 more stone to go and I am there - ALL THANKS TO Diethylpropion.""",10.0,28
Acyclovir,Herpes Simplex,"""I started taking acyclovir 2 days ago and I Already feel better my outbreak is 90% clear and so far no side effects. I take 800mg 5 times a day for 7 days...O and I take it for having the shingles which is like herpes""",10.0,46
Clobetasol,Atopic Dermatitis,"""I was prescribed Clobetasol Propionate for severe poison ivy rash, and this ointment stopped the itch and cleared the rash within a matter of days.  I now keep a tube on hand all summer long.""",10.0,24
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I have been on this pill for 2 weeks now and I think its great. I have only lost 5 lbs, but for me that is great as I have slowly been gaining. I know it has helped change my eating habits. I was doing zumba 3 to 5 x a week and I wasn&#039;t losing anything. I knew I had to change something so I asked my doctor to give me something. She suggested this because the other popular pill would increase my blood pressure.I have also lost inches. In the beginning I was very tired to the point of exhaustion, but I stuck with it and now I am no longer tired. I take B12 vitamins and that has helped. My insurance doesn&#039;t pay for it, but I spend money on other worthless things so figure this is worth it. It is changing my life.""",10.0,41
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Used this product before reading the reviews....used the 7 day cream and I&#039;m currently sitting in an ice cold bath trying not to rip my vagina off my body. THIS BURNS I DO NOT RECOMMEND""",1.0,5
Fluvoxamine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""Was switched to luvox from lexapro since we found out my anxiety and depression is stemmed from my OCD. Ruminations and cleaning OCD tendencies. I cannot explain how INCREDIBLE that has completely flipped my mindset off (in a good way). I no longer need to take my high doses of xanax to sleep, I do not need to take xanax during the day, I also do not need to take my adderall to concentrate anymore. I know this is an older drug, but I wish I would have known about this before the lexapro!""",9.0,24
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve had migraines since I was 21 (I am now 69).  Absolutely horrible and debilitating migraines sometimes lasting several days.  My neurologist started me on Elavil recently.  I still have head pain but it&#039;s not as severe as it has been.  It is bearable now.  My life is beginning to be something to look forward to; I am even going to visit one of my sons in Arizona, something that I haven&#039;t done for a number of years.""",5.0,20
Escitalopram,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking Cipralex (Escitalopram) for 7 weeks and I feel generally more laid back, intrusive thoughts are easier to brush off and overall a good start.""",10.0,58
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Worked great the first couple of days - concentrated, laser focus and able to work hard. A few days in, I felt like I was on speed - couldn&#039;t concentrate, thoughts racing, difficulty completing tasks. I couldn&#039;t stay on it, I was so anxious.""",2.0,35
Zithromax,Bronchitis,"""Anaphylaxis.""",1.0,4
Skelaxin,ibromyalgia,"""Skelaxin has been wonderful for me. I first tried it 3 years ago when I could no longer tolerate the pain and spasms associated with my fibromyalgia. Like many other people, I needed something that I could function with and Flexeril had a sedating effect. I have experienced no side effects on Skelaxin.""",10.0,44
Penicillin v potassium,Strep Throat,"""Worked fast and had no side effects.""",10.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""i got the litletta put in about 3 weeks ago. I had started my period a day before normally last only a week or so , putting it in  wasn&#039;t that bad I did flinch a little but wasn&#039;t too bad.... I had just had my baby 7 weeks before. it only felt like a pinch and I was cramping for like 20 min afterwards and that&#039;s it. I have felt a bit bloated here and there and iv been spotting since.... ill update in a bout a month to see how its going. oh and that same day my doctor did a sonogram to make sure it was in place and it was. but so far so good just waiting on the spotting to stop.""",9.0,3
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been taking Byetta 5 for 2 weeks and its amazing.  My levels went from 180&#039;s - 200&#039;s to 85 - 125. I think that&#039;s amazing and it happened after 2 days of taking it. Also I notice I&#039;m a lot less hungry but I don&#039;t know if I&#039;ve lost weight yet but I hope so. I don&#039;t seem to have any side effects right now and I hope that continues. I&#039;m supposed to go to the 10 in a couple more weeks so I hope that goes well or I might talk to the doctor about staying on 5. Some of the side effects to do with kidney damage and hair loss worry me but I&#039;ll have to keep a close eye on that. Overall I think this might be the miracle I&#039;ve been searching for.""",9.0,18
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Hi, I&#039;m a 35-year old male with Hypogonadism (primary testicular failure not producing any sperm and smaller testies).
My T level was 200 nmol/L which is below the lower limit of the normal range.
This is day 2 on being on Axiron (60 mg / day dose) and I already feel different: my mental cloudiness is gone, I have more energy and I don&#039;t need to drink that much coffee to stay awake. Got a strong &#039;morning wood&#039; like I haven&#039;t had in years.  Erections, orgasms also quite improved already! I feel that my body is finally performing at the level it should be. Yeah! The only downside is I observed myself snapping momentarily with anger for small things..  I&#039;ll keep posting about my experience. I can&#039;t believe how different I feel in just 2 days!""",9.0,47
Cefdinir,Sinusitis,"""I was prescribed a 10-day dose of this horrific medication. By day 3, I was having diarrhea at least 10 times a day. I stopped taking it on day 5 after experiencing a terrible headache and intense joint pain, neither of which could by relieved by over the counter pain killers. 
That was 3 months ago and I&#039;m still not back to normal. I still have frequent bouts of diarrhea. My doc assures me it will go away with time and probiotics, but 3 months of diarrhea is too serious a side effect in my opinion.
Also, this medication cost me over $50. Most other antibiotics are either free or cost a lot less than this poison!""",2.0,15
Axert,Migraine,"""Had migraine headaches throughout adolescence and survived on extra strength Advil and eventually took prescription &quot;Empracet&quot;.  As an adult, migraines became more severe which led to vomitting and 1-2 days in bed until my doctor prescribed &quot;Axert&quot; in December 2013.  Since, I am able to function and proceed with my days within 15 min of 1 dose!""",10.0,10
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I have had liletta for almost three months now.  I really like it.  Insertion was painful, be sure to take ibuprofen prior to.  I think I have had a couple periods since, but nothing note worthy, they are short.  There has been some seemingly random cramping that I went back to the Dr. To check out, but everything is fine, I&#039;m well on my way to no periods, period!  I will say, I have been breaking out, and that&#039;s unusual for me.  I had a group of pimples that didn&#039;t go away for a long time.""",9.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had this in for about two months, at which point I started experiencing horrible headaches. I had a migraine once, too. This happened for about a week straight. That combined with the almost constant fatigue (two naps a day sometimes) made me decide to take it out. It also killed my sex drive, but I kind of expected that.""",5.0,3
Reclipsen,Birth Control,"""The first thing to remember is that everyone&#039;s body will react completely differently to different types of birth control. It all depends on YOUR body. 
I was on Reclipsen for one year. I&#039;m a pretty up-beat and happy person but literally as SOON as I started taking Reclipsen I fell into depression. I hated it. I wasn&#039;t myself, I was moody, irritable, I lost confidence and I was really really sad which is not like me at all. I also gained a ton of weight which didn&#039;t help with the whole self confidence thing. The only good thing I have to say about it is that I didn&#039;t get pregnant and my periods were shorter.""",4.0,20
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have Bipolar II and lamotrigine saved my life. I have taken 200mg for approximately 5 years. In combination with therapy my mood swings have diminished by &gt;95%. My quality of life has skyrocketed. My life truly is broken into 2 segments - before lamotrigine and after lamotrigine.

My memory is certainly a bit worse, but I notice no other side effects. The memory impairment is not substantial enough to warrant stopping the medication.""",10.0,21
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I only rated this a 7 out of 10 because the medicine definitely helped my anxiety and mood disorders tremendously, but I gained 20 lbs in 6 months! I haven&#039;t really changed my lifestyle or eating habits, so this makes it depressing. It is like a double-edged sword. I went to the doctor today and she suggested switching to over to Prozac, however, I have read that many people also gain weight from that so I am hesitant to take it. I stopped taking the Lexapro 4 days ago and am going to wait to see if I can handle no medicines at all!""",7.0,5
Natalizumab,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have used this medicine for two years and by far the best treatment for my multiple sclerosis. No side effects, and I don&#039;t have to take daily shots. I would recommend this to anyone who has multiple sclerosis.
""",9.0,37
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I am a young 60 year old female. No one believes me that I am really 60! I was just diagnosed with Bipolar 2. I have been depressed for years and the antidepressants just stopped working. I over the last 8 months had become very angry, irritable, happy at times, and severely depressed to the point of wanting to die every day. My doctor finally sent me to a mental health professional and she diagnosed me bipolar. I started taking Lamictal and the first week I noticed I was feeling more even and not depressed. A month later now I feel as if I was handed my life back. I did have nausea with it, but that went away. Now I feel at peace inside! I have no depression and am finally HAPPY. Thank you Lamictal. """,10.0,56
Ranexa,Angina,"""It&#039;s a difference of night and day for me. I&#039;ve lived with angina for 5 years and Ranexa has greatly improved my life.""",9.0,63
Zyprexa,Schizophrenia,"""Kept my schizophrenia in check but way too sedating. Gained 20 pounds in 6 months, hard to wake up in morning, going to try something else.""",5.0,26
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I was first on implanon for 3 years until it was recalled and I had the nexplanon inserted in 2016.  I bled a lot with the implanon, at first the nexplanon was great, I never had a period.  Now I am constantly spotting.  If I don&#039;t drink a lot of water, my body thinks I&#039;m dehydrated, and my blood will be red, but when I drink lots of water, its brown and clears up within a few hours.  I have had constant nausea where I thought I was pregnant.  It&#039;s also like I haven&#039;t eaten, and makes the nausea go away afterwards.  But comes back in a few hours.  It is very effective for birth control.  My husband and I, do not use condoms, so I know it is very effective! We are planning to get pregnant next year, and I cannot wait to get this out.""",7.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I love the patch. I started out with the pill and didn&#039;t feel satisfied. I always felt like it wouldn&#039;t work if I took later then the time I had to take it (which was constant). My first week of taking the patch it was annoying and I wanted to take it off but now I hate having that week off the patch because I noticed that whenever I have it off I&#039;m very moody, tired, and have a lot of anxiety. I love the patch because not only it helps my period, no babies, etc. but it makes me feel normal.""",10.0,10
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Overactive Bladde,"""I had the procedure for my bladder with botox on December 14,  2016. It has been the most horrible experience in my life, the doctor never told me about  the possible consequences of it, I will never recommend it, EVER!!!!!!! It&#039;s been almost three months and I still have problems.""",1.0,50
Rosuvastatin,Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease,"""Took Crestor for four months and it lowered my cholesterol. Took it until my feet, shins, and calves went into cramps. Couldn&#039;t sleep, and could hardly walk. Cramps ended two days after quitting.  Cardiologist put me on it and my family doc took me off it and told me never to take it again.""",2.0,14
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I am on Belviq about 2 months now, I started at 180lbs because I got side effects from Nexium (acid reflux medication) gained more 10lbs in a month. My PCP was willing to prescribe weight loss medication. I decided to try Belviq because side effects less than Phentermine. So far I lost about 10lbs. No major side effects and occasionally I felt a dizziness, dry mouth for 1 week. My craving significantly reduce, I snack less better meals. I monitored my diets and at least exercise.""",9.0,16
Cryselle,Endometriosis,"""After being diagnosed with Endometriosis in July, my doctor decided to have me take this birth control pill to help with the terrible, stabbing pains of the Endo. I must say, I noticed a huge difference in pain the next day after taking my first dose! I have not been in pain for a week now! Thank you Cryselle! Also, so far no major side effects but it&#039;s too early to say. I only had some nausea the first 2 days. Time will tell if any additional side effects should occur.""",9.0,2
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I read a lot of reviews before getting implanon. Having it put in was a breeze! For about the first year it was greatest birth control ever. Then I had my period. With it came extreme mood swings, low libido, pain in my arm where it was inserted and my period lasted about 2 months. For the second year I would have a period 3 out of 4 weeks a month and continued with other side effects. I am scheduled to have it taken out Monday. I am a little nervous about removal but we will see how it goes. Overall I am glad I tried it but ready to try something new.""",3.0,1
Meloxicam,Inflammatory Conditions,"""I love meloxicam! For years I have suffered from ovarian cysts that tend to rupture and be very painful. Not to mention that I have unusually painful menstral cramps. I went to a pain management doctor FINALLY after years of suffering and he prescribed me tramadol and meloxicam and the combination has changed my life completely! I highly recommend it for anyone who has extreme pain and bad inflammation.""",10.0,102
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""I was experiencing horrible panic attacks about 2 weeks ago. It lasted days. Extremely fast heart beat, not being able to breathe, literally I thought I was going to die. I went to the hospital twice and they checked me out but said I was ok,  I went to my doctor the day after the second hospital trip and he put me on 100mg of Zoloft and 1 mg of Ativan, I&#039;ve been on Zoloft maybe a week and it has worked good on stopping my symptoms and panics but its not at 100 percent as I still feel pretty uneasy but in time I feel it will continue to benefit me, I know you have to give it more time to fully work. My side effects are bad nausea, restlessness, and cloudy head which has went away pretty much.""",7.0,38
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I loved the thought of not having a period EVERY month, as advertised. 
It worked great for 6 &amp; 1/2 years. Light spotting when I started back then, and lighter periods and not buying so many tampons was very nice!
I got off the pill for 6 months (for financial reasons.)  Decided to go back on it, and now I&#039;m in month two and on my 11th day bleeding. Started as spotting, then got heavier each day after, &amp; minor clotting. I saw dark brown blood on day 9 of bleeding, thought it was ending, finally, then next day...BAM, back to bright red bleeding again, &amp; HORRIBLE cramping to go with it! I&#039;m a mess emotionally. It&#039;s like PmS, but not going away once the period starts. 
I think it&#039;s turned on me. Time for a switch! I can&#039;t affOrd ALL these pads""",5.0,11
Budesonide,Eosinophilic Esophagitis,"""Been taking this for 2 weeks and have noticed some slight improvement via my esophagus not narrowing-down while eating most foods. However, this drug has mitigated the freedom from depression/OCD/anxiety that I take other meditations for (sertraline, fluvoxamine, ativan), and I have felt a great increase in those symptoms since a few days in with this drug... so I&#039;m getting off this and hope to find something better!""",3.0,2
Flexeril,Muscle Spasm,"""I had right shoulder ,arm, and neck pain for 2 weeks - I had taken norco at night so I could sleep but the pain was to much and I had no relief. my orthopedic doc prescribed flexerol 5 mg I took one at dinner but 3 hrs in still no relief - took a pain med (oxy) fell asleep a while later- next morning I woke up and no pain- first time in two weeks! Since the pain meds had no affect I know the flexerol did its job. I felt a little &quot; hungover&quot; but ok- next night I took it alone and I had no side affects the next day-""",10.0,44
Mestinon,Dysautonomia,"""I take 30mg (half tablet) 4 x daily.  Works great for dysautonomia. """,10.0,20
Risperdal,Autism,"""My son is high functioning autistic. His behavior specialist recommend risperdol .05mg daily for my son for aggression and violent out bursts. After being on it for a week we noticed that he is much calmer. We have noticed some side effects such as. Hyper attentiveness, nightmares, muscle spasms and itchiness.""",5.0,32
Oxybutynin,Urinary Incontinence,"""Pill is soft and easily broken in half. I do better taking half in the morning and half in the evening otherwise I get a dry mouth.""",8.0,44
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""I feel really good using this medicine for bipolar and depression.""",8.0,38
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""I have been off and on this drug since age 17. My advice if you take it and it works, take it as directed. I&#039;m a recovering alcoholic and I take it now as directed. """,10.0,30
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I was hospitalized and couldn&#039;t sleep due to intense anxiety in the hospital. I was given 50mg Seroquel. I felt the effects within 20 minutes, but then they kept getting stronger for well over an hour until my perceptions of time and space were very distorted. I couldn&#039;t even sit in a chair without feeling I was going to fall out of it. Next I started getting paranoid until 16 hours later I took Klonopin and everything went back to normal. If I was at home or work and took Seroquel for the first time, it would have been a disaster. I did sleep for a few hours while I was on it, though.""",2.0,16
Natalizumab,Multiple Sclerosis,"""After 4 months I started seeing improvements in my body. My tremors stopped and so did my slurred speech.""",10.0,41
Nikki,Birth Control,"""Great for skin""",9.0,1
Diazepam,Muscle Spasm,"""This medicine has helped me very much. I get very bad spasms in my neck and shoulder. It helps 100% and I also have a much better time sleeping. It keeps my mind from wondering while I try to sleep. It also makes me feel more refreshed when I wake up. I have less mood swings. I used to pace back and fourth all day and it put a stop to that as well. It has improved my life very much.""",10.0,133
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve experienced 12  years of chronic sleep and anxiety disorders. Zolpidem ( &quot;Ambien&quot;) will not &quot;knock you out&quot; or reduce anxiety levels, instead it creates hypnotic effects that have caused me further issues with uncharacteristic night terrors and black outs. As per the warning label, do NOT try to drive / operate heavy machinery while using this medication.""",3.0,13
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""My pain doctor gave me 12 shots in my cervical spinal nerve roots.  He used this on me - after a couple of minutes then up to five minutes (according to him) I still was fully conscious and alert.  I told him this and I told him that I didn&#039;t think the medicine was working on me. He decided to start the injections and after the first injection (6&quot; needle) I screamed and told him I could feel the the entire pain effects from the first shot.  The anesthetist said he would give me a second dose (did he?  I don&#039;t really know) and then we waited for a few minutes - he gave me a second shot - and I told him I was still fully alert and the medicine wasn&#039;t working.""",1.0,24
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I suffer from panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder and ocd.
I take 1mg twice daily and am on 40mg of prozac.My disorders are quite severe and on a bad day im housebound.The lorazapem does work well but i do get bad withdrawal in the morning which involves being very anxious for bout an hour or so till my meds kick in which im going to try some different courses of action to try and counter this.Im 36 yrs old and a solo dad so getting well for my son is a big priority for me! My heart goes out to all the anxiery sufferers out there and i suppose we can all hope that we can get the right balance of meds that helps us without to many side effects and be as well as possible! So overall review of this drug is 7/10 good luck!""",7.0,22
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""As a reminder  (to myself and all others) that come on here, stupidly, to read reviews - people are 10 x more likely to post a negative experience vs a positive experience! I have been backed up for what seems like weeks with only the &quot;1&quot; on the Bristol scale, which is the small round shaped eliminations, and they are only happening every three days or so, one or two at a time. Mag Cit didn&#039;t work and I can&#039;t handle Miralax so it was Dulcolax for me.

Why I came to read these reviews is beyond me because I already knew I was going to get freaked out. But, I took two at 2pm...drank water, had some lunch. I&#039;ve taken these before, pretty sure they&#039;re no big deal; giving them a 10. Relax and remember people...10 x more likely to post negative!""",10.0,20
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So I initially got the yeast infection due to many antibiotics and medication after a car accident. It was unbearable and I ignored it for a month in which it worsened. I decided to try monistat 7 which was a remedy which was painful but worked wonderfully until I started taking my antibiotics again. I experienced some mild itching and immediately went to my ob/gyn. She prescribed two doses of 150mg fluconazole. I took one yesterday around 10AM and was fine during the day. At night I felt like there was some mild irritation in that region so left over cream from the monistat 7 was used. Today I took it around 3PM and it made me quiet nauseous but I am experiencing no further itching or irritation. Hopefully it will be gone for good!""",9.0,21
Zocor,High Cholesterol,"""The side effects of this medication are terrible. The dizziness, headache, and not being able to understand what was going on, felt like I was in a cloud. """,1.0,68
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Just started on the gel. I sleep better and feel like I have my motivation back. Girlfriend notices the difference also. """,10.0,88
Paxil CR,Depression,"""HUGE weight gain!  From 135 lbs up to 205 lbs and there didn&#039;t seem to be any way to lose the weight. I am not an eater, or a snacker, if anything I can&#039;t manage breakfast and I eat a healthy sandwich for lunch and can only manage 1/2 the meal that my husband eats at night.  For me, depression = loss of appetite.""",3.0,17
Movantik,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""Started taking Movantik 25 my. Was very skeptical about it after reading reviews. I have been on opiate for 10 yrs. for chronic back pain. I spoke with Dr. and he said I could use zofran and bentyl if needed. Took first dose waiting for the worse. I had bm within 2 hrs. of taking medicine. Normal side effects first day. 3Rd day was rough nausea, cramps and fatigue. Continued side effects lasted about 2 wks. Not unbearable. Started having 2 bm&#039;s a week. So much better then every 14+ days. And then only with major colonoscopy cleansing. I experienced irritability mood swings. Dr. had me stop and switch to Amitiza. That was awful didn&#039;t help made symptoms of OIC return with vengeance went back to Monvantik.""",8.0,17
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Like a lot of fellow reviewers, I inserted Monistat 1 before reading the reviews posted on this site and immediately freaked out. However, the positive experiences gave me hope, so I decided to wait it out - and I am SO glad I did.

Although this isn&#039;t my first YI, this is the first time treating it myself. For the first two or so hours, I did not feel any changes - I used the wipes and applied the itching cream when I first inserted the product, and my level of discomfort (itching, burning) were about the same as before. About two hours in, the burning and itching intensified, and yes - for about an hour it was near unbearable. But for me, the worst passed after an hour, and now (7hrs later) I feel great.""",10.0,5
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I had moderate acne since I was 11. It started on my forehead, and eventually got really bad on my lower cheeks and jawline. My acne and very oily skin was not getting any better through college. I tried numerous prescribed tropicals and antibiotic pills that would only make my skin red and flaky. I did hours of research on DIY holistic approaches, therapy, diet, birth control etc, I wonder how much accumulated time I wasted... I had heard about Accutane but was apprehensive from reading some of the side effects. But I thought it was my last hope. All I can say is, I wish I had done it sooner. The few side effects were nothing compared to the results and how I now feel about myself. The oiliness is not as bad as it used to be either!""",10.0,21
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I am 23 and have never been pregnant. Had Mirena put in 10 weeks ago.  It was painful to get in, but it is completely worth it! My sex drive has improved, I haven&#039;t had a period, only slight and occasional cramping.  No mood swings, no acne, and haven&#039;t gained nor lost a pound.  Would highly recommend Mirena!""",9.0,0
Copper,Birth Control,"""I got my paragard in about three months ago and so far it&#039;s been amazing ! A little crampy the first couple days after insertion but that&#039;s it, now three months later My periods are shorter and less heavy""",10.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I had used Alyacen 1/35 for a while, but for some reason I started getting the generic version of it which was Cyclafem. A week after I started taking it, I started feeling more on-edge and anxious, along with nauseous and lightheaded with an overall crappy and irritable mood. I would cry for no reason and I would constantly feel that fight-or-flight sensation with my whole body being tense all the time. It was not pleasant, so I told my doctor to prescribe me explicitly Alyacen. After going back on my regular one, I felt so much better and calmer. These pills made me feel crazy.""",3.0,1
Adapalene,Acne,"""I&#039;ve only used this product once (Last night) after it was prescribed by my doctor and I woke up looking like I was wearing foundation. I&#039;ve had acne for about a year and the just started off as sweat pimples. They got much worse in the following 6 months, I got teased for them when I went up a grade. My worst problem is the redness my acne causes and this really helped, even in the first night! Someone actually commented that I looked like I was wearing makeup.""",9.0,17
Lorcaserin,Obesity,"""Have been on this medicine for five weeks including the first two week trial. I didn&#039;t start counting calories until week 3. Wanted to give the trial two weeks to watch for side effects. Except for a headache the first three days, no side effects except great night&#039;s sleep.  Belviq has halted the binge process completely.  I only eat when I am hungry and have no sweet cravings after a meal like I used to have. As a bonus, I have stopped my &quot;picking&quot; habit.   Best medicine ever!  Oh, one con. Insurance (Cigna) does not cover it.""",9.0,65
Sovaldi,Hepatitis C,"""With genotype 1 Hep C, I took the Sovaldi/Ribavirin/Pegylated Interferon for 12 weeks this past summer. There was 0 viral load after 4 weeks. 0 after 12 weeks, after I had finished taking the drugs for all 12 weeks. After 9 months, the viral load returned at 1,496,000. I engaged in absolutely no behavior that causes Hep C - no needles at all, no sex at all, no drugs at all; I did not drink any alcohol. My doctors&#039; only answer is that the cirrhosis of the liver was so bad (compensated cirrhosis) that not all of the virus was cleansed out of the dead parts of the liver with just 12 weeks of Sovaldi.
I am now on Harvoni for 24 weeks, hoping that the longer regimen of the two drugs - Sovaldi and Ledipasvir - will totally clean out the liver.""",1.0,5
Hyoscyamine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I just found out that this drug is &quot;unapproved&quot; by the FDA because it is &quot;not effective&quot;.  However, in my experience, it is the most effective drug I&#039;ve tried for my IBS.  I&#039;m taking Linzess and use fiber supplements to regulate my system.  These have helped to limit the number of attacks; however, I do still have them about twice a month.  When my symptoms start, without Levsin SL I am in agony for anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours; with the Levsin SL, my symptoms come to a dead stop within five minutes of taking it.  The plain (not sublingual) tablets take a little longer to work, but they are still better than suffering for over an hour.  I don&#039;t understand how the FDA determined it was ineffective.""",10.0,44
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""In the beginning when I felt the symptoms of herpes on my lip I went to pharmacy, which has offered abreva. I was using as per instructions - 5 times per day. 7 days later my lip looked as bad as 3rd day. When I finished first tube of abreva I went to another pharmacy and they again offered the same abreva. It&#039;s totally marketing and I am sure pharmacists are getting paid by selling this particular lip cream. It does nothing! It&#039;s expensive regular moisturizing cream!""",1.0,13
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I have taken Savella just under 2 years and it has helped my pain and anxiety levels much better than expected.  It has cause some weight gain, hot flashes and swelling but is far better than the alternative.""",8.0,56
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I took Plan B about 6 months ago in August and about 3 months ago in November. I am very thankful that it could prevent me from becoming pregnant but ladies, please, do anything you can to avoid having to take this pill. I understand everyone&#039;s side effects are different but with me, they have been a roller coaster ride. After taking it the first time I experienced the usual side effects of bloating, sore breasts, and some mild dizziness. Luckily, I received every expected period. In October I had noticed a lump in my right breast so I went to the doctor and found that it was benign thankfully. So here is why I say avoid Plan B. I&#039;m 18 years old, I shouldn&#039;t be developing breast lumps at this age.""",7.0,4
Ziprasidone,Paranoid Disorde,"""This medication is hard for me to rate. I give it a 7 because it really helped stabilize my moods, and I&#039;m really OCD but it made me stop worrying about filth and that people were going to kill me. I was never depressed on it, and it helped me sleep really well every night. At first, it was my miracle drug. However, after about 6 weeks, I started losing pleasure in everything. I had to drop out of school because I couldn&#039;t concentrate anymore (I couldn&#039;t read like I loved to anymore either), and I had to take a break from my job because I tutor math and certainly couldn&#039;t process information. I couldn&#039;t play video games and hardly joked around. I wasn&#039;t depressed...I was just a zombie. A lower dosage of this medicine may have worked.""",7.0,7
Eletriptan,Migraine,"""I have suffered migraines since l was a baby and have been put on all sorts of medications with no success. My migraines have ruled my life as the pain is horrific and I have had to live each day in fear of the next attack. As nothing worked for me l would end up in hospital having pethadine and morphine injections that only helped sometimes. Just getting to a hospital whilst going through an attack is horrific as the pain and vomiting is like nothing I can describe. A new GP recommended Relpax and it has changed my life, I cannot recommend it more highly. I take the 80mg as the 40mg did not work for me. I can now take Relpax as soon as l feel a migraine coming on and within 40 mins l am pain free. Relpax is life changing.""",10.0,15
Quetiapine,Schizophrenia,"""From the age of eleven to seventeen, I lost touch to reality, no doctor could figure out what was wrong with me cause I didn&#039;t tell my real problems. I was living in an imaginary world. At the age of seventeen I was finally able to express some of my problems, and got started on Seroquel XR, day by day I had the feeling of becoming normal again, and regained the control over my own life. I still have issues from all the problems that involved my past, but I can truly say that I got control back. I truly think Seroquel XR saved my life.""",9.0,34
Fluticasone / salmeterol,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Age 59 Male. After having allergy asthma probably or decades a wet Spring after ugly winter and removing moldy insulation and ended me up at doctors. Started on 100/50.   It helped but not enough. Ended up getting 250/50 and have been on since (4 years). It didn&#039;t stop the fairly constant post nasal drip which was almost constant at night. Got Singular for that and have taken ever since (4 years).   I&#039;m fine and dandy ever since and can do heavy workouts etc.  Problems:   Leg cramps, foot cramps hand cramps.   I&#039;ve always had a few but they can get ugly taking, I find drinking water, taking daily multivitamins and Magnesium keeps them at bay. Dry, sensitive mouth= no more medium or hot salsa etc.  Watch your teeth.""",7.0,22
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on NuvaRing for 4 months and so far it&#039;s been decent. I&#039;ve been on roughly 8 different types of pill form contraceptives and had a variety of side effects from most of them, so my doctor finally suggested NuvaRing. I did have some side effects (mild bloating, headaches, irregular period, acne) however, most have subsided or become tolerable. Most of the side effects I&#039;ve experienced are typical for me, especially for the first few months after switching to a new brand. Overall it&#039;s great and convenient, stays in place and makes life easier.""",8.0,10
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I got the iud implant about 2 months ago, 24, no children. The insertion was unbearable for me. I had no idea how painful it was going to be. After that I spotted for forever, I have random stabbing spasm cramps, and I&#039;ve experienced a different.. Scent.. Down there. Not a good one. I&#039;ve never had a problem with this before but after looking up reviews, there are tons of girls who experience that and a watery discharge constantly. It&#039;s extremely enbarrassing. My mood swings are crazy especially when I&#039;m pmsing. I&#039;m looking to have it removed asap. I regret going through that intense amount of pain for these results. Experiencing this actually makes me look forward to taking a pill every day""",3.0,0
Carbamazepine,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""I have trigeminal neuralgia with debilitating shock pain running from my upper gum/lip line up across my face into my eye socket. Carbamazepine was prescribed. After increasing the dosage incrementally, 800 mg a day (500 in the a.m. and 300 in the p.m.) it  controls most of my pain. I still have touch sensitivity issues if I run my tongue over my lip too hard it sets off shocks. One thing you need to note: you may have to play around with the dosage and time of day you take it to control your pain. The first suggestion by my neurologist (100mg three times a day) didn&#039;t even touch the pain. It was only after I kept insisting that it wasn&#039;t working, he turned me loose to trial and error, on my own with an upper limit of 1000mg per day.""",8.0,40
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medication has been a God send. Never felt better in 24 years since diagnosis...been on everything before.  Saphris is amazing. Down side is dry mouth and water retention. Upside is everything else. Thank you Merck...you hit the target this time.""",10.0,47
Xenical,Obesity,"""My family physician prescribed xenical 120mg 7 days back. and I was 90kgwhen I started. I couldn&#039;t exercise and my diet was the same as before. I used to have low cal low fat diet for years but nothing happened over years except for gaining weight. This pill is miraculous! I lost 3kg in just 6 days and I didn&#039;t have to go through any of those horrible side effects. I only took 2 pills per day.
Hope to continue this for 3 months and my target is to reach 58 kg and be sexy again ;) . Fingers crossed!""",10.0,73
PreNexa,Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation,"""I have tried several prenatal vitamins over the past year as we have been trying to get/stay pregnant and I was either nauseous, extremely dizzy, had a metal taste in my mouth or all of the above! PreNexa is the first prenatal vitamin that did not have any side effects at all! I feel great and more energized!""",10.0,6
Paroxetine,Depression,"""Got headaches and felt tired constantly so I switched to Prozac.""",6.0,7
Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene,High Blood Pressure,"""I am in my early 40&#039;s and pretty healthy. I was about 40lbs overweight and before beginning medication I lost 20lbs. My Blood pressure didn&#039;t go down, averaging around 139/88, I never had High Blood Pressure until the past 6 months, when I went to the Doctor he put me on Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazide and within 24 hours, I got THE WORST nausea/dizziness. I gave it a few more days to see if it would subside and when it didn&#039;t after 5 days, I had to call the doctor.  Although the side effects were unbearable I did notice an instant drop in my Blood pressure to average 117/75.  I also noticed another few lbs. drop off, most likely due to the release of the water in my system. I ranked a 3 due to the severe side effects.""",3.0,34
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This is a great birth control but it does have its down sides. Before I was taking Kariva and it was not stopping my periods and I was miserable and moody all the time. I switched to this and it&#039;s been a dream come true because now I have my periods when I want them, no mood swings, and not pregnant so I guess it&#039;s doing its doing its job. I haven&#039;t had any change in appetite or weight gain but I do have some break outs sometimes, my boobs will be really sore but thats like 2 days out of the month, and sometimes I cramp but it&#039;s nothing like what I was dealing with before I got on this pill. I recommend it but I understand everyone has different experiences with it!""",9.0,0
Ambien CR,Insomnia,"""This drug does work great for sleep. I have used it for several years actually and it never fails to put me to sleep. PLEASE BE WARNED! I did take some and had an accident,(no one was hurt thank Goodness) but I did receive a DUI for it even though I was just 0.002% (and yes I mean percent not mg) above the legal threshold for intoxication (no excuse, just saying courts don&#039;t go easy on you).  I was not taking more than prescribed but I had it in my system when I rear ended someone. This was after taking it for years so I was very tolerant of it and I remember everything from it, it was a just a minor accident. Do not drive if you think there is any in your system. I am not saying be afraid of it, it really really works. Just be careful.""",10.0,31
Sertraline,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Sertraline for about two years. I was originally taking 50mg and now I&#039;m on 200mg. It DOES help my depression a great deal but doesn&#039;t really seem to do much for my anxiety. When I first started taking 200mg (from 150mg) I did feel slightly manic for about a week but then I calmed down a lot.""",5.0,22
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""So I got nexplanon on July 21st 2014. I started bleeding days after implantation. I was on a constant period with a flow anywhere from medium to spotting. In January 2015 my doctor put me on two months of birth control pills to help stop the &#039;break through&#039; bleeding and hopefully regulate or stop my period. The pills did stop my period for the time I took them, but now in May 2015 I&#039;m back on a constant medium flow for the past 6 weeks. :(

On a positive note... My doctors&#039; name is literally Dr. Pepper and she&#039;s awesome""",3.0,12
Triumeq,HIV Infection,"""I take truimeq  600mg/50mg/300mg just had test shows that back being detectable again. I don&#039;t understand why I take on time every night,  any ideas why. thanks""",10.0,3
Strattera,ADHD,"""I&#039;m 36 yr old female who has been on Strattera for 8 months. When I started back to college full-time my focus was a mess and it took me hours to write the simplest of papers. Growing up I greatly struggled in school and clearly it was due to undiagnosed ADD. As an adult I was diagnosed w depression/gen anxiety but never found much relief from medications. Once I began the 80mg dose of Strattera, I was sleeping better, able to focus in class and at home while tackling work and much of my anxiety is gone. Over the break my dr suggested some people take a med break , so I did -- now realizing what a huge difference it made for me. Side effects in the beginning were heartburn, but I took a Xanax w dose and it subsided in about a month.""",10.0,28
Botox,Overactive Bladde,"""I&#039;ve had Botox injections 3 times. The 1st time I developed symptoms after a week which made me go to the ER. My bladder was on fire! The Botox only lasted 4 months. The second time, I had zero symptoms and it kicked in right away. The Botox lasted 8 months. The third time, which was yesterday, hasn&#039;t kicked in yet but I&#039;ve been having bladder pains which is relieved after emptying. But I wrote this to say that everyone is different so you can&#039;t really go by our reviews - try it out &amp; if you don&#039;t like it, don&#039;t get it anymore, simple as that. Also, I&#039;ve found it to last longer while also taking Ditrapan 10mg once a day.

Ps. Someone said it&#039;s more expensive for males which isn&#039;t true, it all depends on your insurance.""",9.0,41
Retin-A,Acne,"""So about five months ago or so I asked my esthetician for some Retin-A (tretinoin) cream and she gave me the 1% concentration. I had moderate acne when I was younger, but I didn&#039;t leave it alone. Haha. I picked at it, and so I have some &quot;mild&quot; (Or so I&#039;m told -I think it&#039;s terrible!) scarring now even though my acne went away with age. I&#039;m 25 now. Acne went away at about 19. Some are pockmarks, and others just discoloration and a little uneven texture.

I jumped straight to everyday use. Expected irritation and redness, but none came. My (sensitive) skin handled it awesomely. Product works great. Skin peels off every morning. Haha. Scars are fading nicely. Pockmarks much less depressed. I get compliments on my skin now!""",10.0,96
Septra DS,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""After 3 months fighting off Pneumonia followed by Bronchitis and then Sinusitis with a Middle Ear Infection, I am almost back to normal. 7 days of 1000mg a day of Amoxicillin did nothing. Next Levaquin got the pneumonia off the X-ray but I was still sick. Clavulin made things a bit better for my cough. Septra worked from the start and I have been taking it for 14 days.""",9.0,10
Ultram,Pain,"""I have been on Ultram for 8 years and has made my life bearable. I have many spinal problems. Anklosing spondylitis, slipped discs, bambooing vertebra, degeneration. Been through eight surgeons no one could do anything practical but exploratory butchering. They were honest not wanting to play with it. This drug has been a life saver for me. No side effects. Even helps with tooth pain. I only need 1-2 per day and only use as a cushion not using everyday and only if I have an active day. No withdrawals at all.""",9.0,96
Fluoxetine,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""At age 30 obgyn prescribed Sarafem for PMDD.. made a huge difference.. went through life changing events, a death, divorce, and was at the bottom and had quit taking the medicine. Symptoms got worse at age 50 changed obygyns (had no issues with my 1st obgyn, but just wanted a female dr) and she read me the riot act.. Pre-menopause.. and last yr confirmed menopause. It absolutely makes a huge difference in my life. I laugh every day. Don&#039;t stop taking it if you have no side effects. I don&#039;t fly off the handle still get moody occasionally, but nothing more than a little venting with a friend can&#039;t cure.""",10.0,46
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""Worst thing ever. Effective yes, but destroy ladies body, especially when you stop using it. I would never recommend it.  I wish I had never taken it. I took 3 shots, yet it was enough to mess up my whole cycle. Uncontrolled bleeding. Unaware when to expect blood or not. Z 100 percent bad!""",1.0,8
Amitriptyline,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""This has worked very well for me.I Still have bouts now and then, but nothing like before the medication. I take 25 mg per day. If I am having cramps and/or frequent loose stools, I&#039;ll take an additional 12.5 mg (split a 25mg tab) during the day. I take the 25 at night, which also aids in sleep. Only negative side affect is some mild to moderate urine retention. This is in part due to also having BPH. But the goods  outweigh the negatives.""",9.0,15
Flagyl,Bacterial Infection,"""This works every single time I have bacterial vaginitis. """,10.0,19
Rocephin,Otitis Media,"""I have been given this for otitis media and upper respiratory infections. It is a good &quot;kick start&quot; but the full effect is only achieved after a three-day course of injections. It works but is quite painful, especially for pediatric patients.""",9.0,9
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m a 21 year old female and just diagnosed with Bipolar I. It&#039;s been a roller coaster ride especially after gaining 10 pounds in the hospital while taking risperidone and Depakote. I&#039;m still on the Depakote, though I hope to discontinue it as soon as my psychiatrist allows, but I just switched to Abilify. I&#039;ve got to say, so far I have no complaints. With risperidone I had no &quot;lid&quot; to my hunger. It was endless, and that was quite disappointing. There were many other side effects, but the weight gain has added to my self loathing. Though the painful heart dysrhythmias are a close second. I&#039;m hoping that Abilify makes it possible for me to curb my appetite back to what it used to be as I exercise the 30 pounds I don&#039;t need away.""",7.0,31
Levothyroxine,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""This is quality brand named thyroid medicine that is effective and has virtually no side-effects.""",10.0,63
Dapsone,Acne,"""I got recommended by my derm to use this to treat my acne. it literally burnt my face! my skin feels like leather, and in the first 2 days my face started peeling extremely bad, and the burning is too much to take. I do not recommend.""",1.0,8
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Very effective . I like it. However I noticed that my penis has an increased bend making penetration difficult.  Does Cialis cause bending. Is there a way to reverse bending or is there medicine that can reduce the bending.""",8.0,44
Prednicarbate,Eczema,"""Healed my severe eczema in days!""",9.0,0
Topamax,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""I have taken it for 1 and 1/2 years for migraine. Also, after developing chronic lower back pain from degenerative discs it has really helped me cope with the pain.""",10.0,40
Seroquel XR,Depression,"""After taking Seroquel for 5 months at 25 mg, I recently upped it to 50 mg at night-time. This has resulted in me being able to drop my Ativian from 2 mg to 1 mg and still get a great sleep. I am much more productive, think clearly and feel positive. I feel like my personality is coming back. Coincidence? I think not.""",8.0,116
Valsartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been taking this medicine for several months now, and I am very pleased with the results. I had been taking another medication that wasn&#039;t able to reduce my blood pressure as well as Diovan has, and it had more side effects.""",9.0,43
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Worse medication ever. Don&rsquo;t recommend this to no one: Had nose bleeds. Was cured from my bipolar and start haven&rsquo;t full blown panic attack repeatedly, weird feelings.  Bladder infection got worse. Got back and muscle aches. Need to take it off the market. Need to be banned in the USA """,1.0,1
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""I had been taking Saphris 10mg at bedtime for well over a year and then suddenly stopped taking it for a month to see how I would feel. In this month I was a wreck and had racing thoughts and couldn&#039;t fall asleep until 2am and would be up 6 hours later. I also found myself fantasizing about stuff and being unrealistic about things. I started taking it again close to a month ago and I really see how much it helps me. The only downside is that I sleep over 11 hours now and I get into such a deep sleep without waking up once.""",8.0,57
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I have been a sound sleeper most of my life until I was 65 and began waking up after about 1-1/2 hours sleep most nights and was unable to get back to sleep.  After over a year of this I was always tired and had no stamina.  I began taking Zolpidem 10mg every night at bedtime and was able to get 5 to 5-1/2 hours sleep almost every night.  After a month I had normal energy and stamina (for my age).  The only drawback is that I would prefer 7 to 7-1.2 hrs sleep which I only attain once or twice a week on the Zolpidem 10mg.  I am going to discuss the newer slow-release version with my doctor for the next refill.  It has made a significant improvement in my life and activities.""",8.0,8
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""Just started Lithium 300mg daily, 5 days ago. I&#039;m hopeful it will help with the depression, I&#039;m just always so extremely tired (been like this since my teens, I&#039;m 42).  I by accident found out I was bipolar, I know sounds strange but it started when my doc prescribed Tegretol for neuralgia. It didn&#039;t help for it but instead got rid of my migraines, lifted my mood and was taking me out of the depression, was working great but then became allergic to it, I&#039;m now on Lithium and I pray that it works just as great as Tegretol.  I currently take Adderall, Lithium, Restoril and Doxycycline. I&#039;m prescribed Zoloft but stopped taking it because I didn&#039;t feel any better.""",6.0,16
Sudafed Congestion,Nasal Congestion,"""sorry sudafed no stars as no change! Back to hot steamy water with albas oil ! That worked""",1.0,7
Methylphenidate,atigue,"""Works well, initially though I felt like the medicine gave a &quot;forced&quot; feeling of alertness - similar but not as bad as Provigil. It subsided completely after 72 hours and continues to work very well.

I have MS (advanced, fast progressing) and without this I wouldn&#039;t be able to overcome the fatigue to get out of bed, my chair or move around. I can also stop using it without noticing any bad effects. As such, as my symptoms improve intermittently, I use less or none until it is needed again.  I don&#039;t see the &quot;addictive&quot; tendency in the use of this medication either like the medicine information mentions... there is no &quot;warm fuzzy feeling&quot; or altered mental state for me. I just get to where I can move my legs and arms better, and think more clearly.""",8.0,42
Doxycycline,Rosacea,"""Here&#039;s the issue, my rosacea abated for the most part while using doxycycline monohydrate 100mg twice daily. The major issue is that I started retaining fluid for no apparent reason (went to doctor, Kidney and endocrinology specialists) and after stopping this drug, the swelling went down remarkably (&gt; 15 lb loss in 4 days). This is a significant problem with other antibiotics also, Levaquin, Ciprofloxacin, etc. Even if a limited number of users have this it is significant. I hope that reading this helps someone else, I suffered for almost 2 years.""",6.0,27
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have had no major problems except for insomnia.""",8.0,36
Atarax,Sedation,"""Made me so tired could not focus or stand up, it pretty much sedated me slept like a baby. Doctor said it would make me sleepy because of a bad allergic reaction to Testim so it sedated me to keep me from scratching my rash.""",6.0,51
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""I felt the life was worthless, close to suicidal. I tried different medicines, without any result. The Wellbutrin changed my life. I have been using it for 2 years. In the beginning 150mg made a big change. After some time I used 300mg. Now I have stabilized in a pretty good mood and energy with only &quot;filling up&quot; with Wellbutrin two or three times a week. No side effects. Try it, it is nothing to lose.""",9.0,35
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""There&#039;s some pretty crazy reviews on here, but I love my paragard. Mine was free (thanks Obama!) I don&#039;t think I ever wanna have kids someday and I don&#039;t wanna deal with hormonal birth control, so this was a perfect choice for me. The side effects rocked my world for the first 3 months. You definitely need to have tolerance for pain, but come on, us women do. But after that, everything is back to normal. Got it checked out today (4 months later) and it&#039;s still in the right place. I&#039;m addicted, and I&#039;m so glad I finally have one now after a good year of searching.""",10.0,17
Lyrica,Neuropathic Pain,"""Lyrica 300mg 2 per day for peripheral neuropathy. Neuropathy pain is bad but this does help, better than gabapentin and others I have taken, and the list is mighty long! """,8.0,50
Diethylpropion,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medication for three and a half weeks and I lost 8 lbs. My goal is to lose 50 lbs and I hope the medication works. I will keep you updated.""",9.0,14
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I was on NuvaRing for 4 months before I decided to go off it. The best part was that it made me lose all of the water weight I had gained on another type of birth control. However, within a few days of inserting the ring, I noticed a HUGE change in my moods. I would feel angry for no reason (like PMS) all throughout the month, I would cry at the drop of a hat, and I started feeling anxious 24/7. My husband could also feel the ring when we had sex, so I would take it out and then put it back in later which can get annoying. I also experience a lot more discharge than normal. NuvaRing is NOT for me.""",3.0,0
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This stuff should be fully illegal. I spent the whole night dealing with this nightmare, much like everyone else here. Unbearable itching and burning, called my mom sobbing. Couldn&#039;t fall asleep for hours until I numbed with an ice pack directly on my vag. ITS THAT BAD. RUN. Can&#039;t believe I did this to myself.""",1.0,8
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This &quot;medicine&quot; is awful!""",1.0,1
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""Been on the shot for 6yrs Doctor told me I&#039;ve been on it to long so I didn&#039;t get my last shot in July, still waiting for my period and they don&#039;t know what to tell me when I ask how long. Never had acne before, now I do and definitely gained weight. As a birth control I love it. Never had a period and don&#039;t remember to have to take daily pill.""",8.0,1
Contrave,Obesity,"""Hi there I started taking this medicine in may and then i was at 285 and now im at 279.5""",10.0,7
Tiger Balm,Pain,"""I bought Tiger balm over the counter to help ease my shoulder and neck pain and possibly to try on my back as I get stiff and feel constant pain due to a previous back injury. I use this ontop of strong medication (after consulting the gp)  to help my muscle pain. It leaves a cold tingly feeling if you use it on a large area but it doesn&#039;t last long, helped the flexibility in my back and eased off the muscle pain in my neck and shoulders. It lasts for a few hours and doesn&#039;t smell too bad. I have the red ointment one with cinnamon in and its not an unpleasant smell. The balm does stick to your fingers a bit and takes a bit of scrubbing to get off. But overall a very good option for topical pain/joint medication. Would recommend trying!""",7.0,3
Tri-Lo-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""Trying this birth control has forever changed my life. Each person is different and may experience different things however unfortunately I experienced the worst.. extreme hair loss. I have now been diagnosed with alopecia because nobody wants to own that this was the cause. DO YOUR RESEARCH before getting on this, unfortunately I failed to do so. I trusted my OBGYN and it&#039;s now put me in a very emotional and low place. I do not wish this upon anybody else.""",1.0,3
Escitalopram,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Started at 17 for MDD &amp; GAD, I&#039;m almost 20 and recently dx&#039;d w BPD now (comorbid w the above). 
5mg first week, 10mg 2 years, 20mg 5 months. 
First week side effects inc&#039;d but not lim&#039;d to: yawning, sweating (esp night), brain fog, nausea, hypomania, lack of focus. These only came back with cold turkey withdrawals (2 or more missed doses). Brain zaps, muscles seizing up and panic were common for withdrawal for me too. 
Lexy helped me minimise/blunt emotional responses and therefore improve cognition (could still cry etc tho), also boosted my mood noticeably but not intensely. This lasted a year before this med completely stopped working at all, eventual 20mg bump did nothing. Gentle first antid.. tapering off now, prob going for SNRI next.""",6.0,2
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Hi, I&#039;m 19 y/o and have been on Nexplanon for just over 3 months now. I was on my period on the day of insertion, and the following morning my period stopped... But two weeks later it came right back. It was very spotty, only a panty liner needed, but the longer it continued the heavier it got. I have now been on my period well over a month, no breaks in between, and it has taken a toll on my body. HOWEVER, many people do not realize that they are able to tell their doctor their symptoms. Anything within the first month is your body adjusting to the new hormones, BUT if it continues for longer (like my case) there is medication that can be provided to stop the bleeding. I called and explained, and now medication is being sent to my provider""",10.0,6
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I took depo in January while I was on my period. After my period stopped like a few days laterIi started spotting and it never stopped. I told the doctor but they insisted that it was a good method so I took it again and scheduled the next shot. The spotting never stopped, I had a terrible appetite, my moods were changing like. I never went back to get the third shot. I regret ever taking depo. I feel like I&#039;m never going to have my regular menstrual cycle or have the sex I had before or stop using pantie liners. This is very frustrating.""",1.0,23
Belladonna Tincture,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Belladonna was not helpful to manage my irritable bowel syndrome. I have tried 5 medicines now and nothing is helping me. """,1.0,12
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Hello! I am 21 and I had my Skyla put in over 6 months ago. I took two ibuprofen before going to the doctor. The insertion was painful for about 30 seconds (really bad cramping). About an hour later I had some bleeding then some heavy cramps, but after taking Midol they went away. I bled for about 4 weeks straight and had some pretty bad cramps during that time. After that, my period became normal (only once a month for 4-5 days with light to normal bleeding). I do experience some bad cramping from time to time, mostly before my period and a few days after it stops, but after taking Midol or Aleve, it goes away. I also have a history of ovarian cysts and endometriosis but have not had any problems with that since my Skyla! I recommend this!""",9.0,7
Fexofenadine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I&#039;ve never encountered hay fever allergies prior to this spring, so as soon as it all began, I decided to do some research. Allegra looked like my best bet because it claimed that drowsiness was not a side effect, and I was told it would work quickly! I decided on the 24-hr. I have yet to notice a difference and have not been sleeping very well! """,3.0,22
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""This drug did very well for me initially, at 10mg.  My dosage over 7 years kept increasing and now I am convinced that over time this medicine will deplete your natural serotonin levels and fails to work or not work at all.  At 10mg the side effects were not that noticeable at all, but at 20 mg the side effects were much more pronounced  Especially lethargy, increased panic attacks/anxiety, weird dreams, and sexual side effects to name just a few. Everyone is different, but for me this drug worked well at a small does for about 21/2 years, then slowly stopped working to the point where I was just having side effects from the med.  Am tapering off it and feel very well so far.""",6.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am 28 and switched from the Nuvaring to this. I workout about 4xs a week and try to eat healthy but on Nuvaring I gained about 15lbs in 2mos (130lbs to 145lbs). I decided to switch because I needed something with low hormone levels. I love this BC, I quickly stabilized, back to normal weight, and lost my appetite as well. I was a little moody in the beginning but now I am 4mos in and feel normal with a normal sex drive. I had some spotting in a month 2 but that has stopped as well. ** I was advised to take a daily womens vitamin, along with a probiotic--- the combination helps to stabilize hormones** This could play a part as to why I feel great too!""",9.0,10
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Long story short, the condom broke and my partner came in me. With in 45 minutes of realizing what had happened, he bought me Plan B One-Step Step. I took it immediately.  Knowing that my period was supposed to start soon I kept track of symptoms. With in a couple days my breasts were super tender and I got over all super achy. My period came, it came a day early and was a super heavy flow. But honestly, I&#039;d take a super heavy flow over no flow any day. 
My advice is to not panic and take the pill AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Read the directions and even go talk to a person at your local Plan Parenthood facility to make sure it will be effective for you. This pill is made to keep you from getting pregnant, trust the pill!""",10.0,8
Baclofen,Periodic Limb Movement Disorde,"""I&#039;ve had MS for 25 years and suffer more with fatigue than anything else, but at night when I was over tired I would get twitchy and had terrible restless legs. I now take 10mg of baclofen each night and sleep soundly. I wake up feeling refreshed, something that I&#039;ve not felt for a very long time so I recommend this medication.""",10.0,30
Spironolactone,Acne,"""Spiro decreased some oil in my face, but also did the following: way more jaw/chin pimples, neck acne for the first time in my life, a sudden back breakout after having a 90% clear skin for 2 years [and lovely PIH I get to deal with now], dehydrated my face to the point of looking older, tiny weird whiteheads and cc&#039;s on my cheeks/forehead, and even more troubling, HAIR LOSS just 2 weeks in. I only took 50 mg/day, but by week 2 my brows, nose hairs and eyelashes began falling out. I&#039;ve lost about 30 some hairs total in a week. I&#039;m lucky I have thick lashes and brows, or else I&#039;d look patchy. I weaned down to 25 and stopped today and voila...no shedding. It was Spiro&#039;s fault...moving on. :(""",2.0,13
Omalizumab,Urticaria,"""I have had one shot and the hives went away. However, one month after my first shot, I have felt like I have had a chronic cold with extreme fatigue and joints ache. Now I have to figure out if I want to deal with the hives every day or these side effects.""",10.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""This pill truly gets 10 stars! I am just about to finish up my first month and I am so happy I started taking these pills. I was prescribed Sprintec but was given the equivalent Mononessa. Mononessa has cleared up my moderate to severe acne in just one month! It is truly a miracle as I have tried literally EVERYTHING to get rid of acne. It is so amazing to wake up with clear skin....also, my pubic hair has stopped growing in many places and does not grow very fast..also, no razorburn! uhhh...YAY! I also feel like I am not retaining as much water weight. I have not gotten sick on this pill. The only side effects I have had are being extremely tired, high sex drive, vaginal dryness, and a slight decrease in appetite. You should certainly try this pill.""",10.0,49
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""It&#039;s been about 2 and a half weeks off depo now and I&#039;ve seen a huge difference, in my mood, and in my skin especially. I was on the shot for about 2 years. The first half of the first yet I bled, not enough to need a tampon but enough to annoy me from time to time. It goes away. The last 6 months of using it I noticed a huge change in my skin. I&#039;ve never had a problem with acne but after a year and a half on depo I started getting pimples on my forehead that wouldn&#039;t ever go away. I&#039;ve never had problems with weight gain but did notice it made me a little more emotional then I had been off it. As for protection against getting pregnant it worked 100% on its own.""",6.0,0
Esomeprazole,Barrett's Esophagus,"""Prior use of prescription Prevacid did not provide relief for 24 hrs.  1/day 40mg Nexium provides about 30 hr no acid sensations.

My only side effect of Nexium is my stool usually has the consistency of peanut butter.""",9.0,18
Ultram,Pain,"""Works well for me...I have Multiple Sclerosis.""",8.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was on this birth control for almost 10 years...it was very effective at preventing pregnancy, even though I missed it a few times and there weren&#039;t any crazy noticeable side effects like weight gain, nausea, headaches, etc.  I think because I was on it for so long, I didn&#039;t realize the side effects until I went off of it...once I stopped, I felt like a completely different and better person...my sex drive went through the roof and I realized how much it had suppressed my sex drive this whole time.  I also found a huge sense of peace and was able to let go of things much easier  I felt like a cloud of depression was lifted. When I tried to go back on it, it made me really irritable and I had to stop.  """,6.0,16
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on this stuff for probably about eight months now and, for me personally, it&#039;s about as effective as a sugar pill.  My psychiatrist has me taking three 10mg pills three times a day,  I keep telling him the stuff isn&#039;t doing anything for me, but I guess he&#039;s been thinking there MUST be a threshold for me or I doubt he&#039;d have me taking 90mg a day.  I gotta admit that I&#039;ve been curious myself, and they don&#039;t seem to give me side effects of any kind, so I just keep taking them.  I&#039;m probably gonna stop and just stick to the venlafaxine because it seems to be starting to kick in now at 300mg.  It&#039;s been six weeks since the switch from paroxetine (which worked well for 10 years), and I&#039;m starting to feel pretty good again.  Be patient.""",1.0,8
Mevacor,"High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous","""I have been on lovastatin for many years. I started with Mevacor and then tried later statins, but seemed to experience minor muscle aches from the newer ones and I requested to stay on lovastatin. """,9.0,44
Makena,Premature Lab,"""My oldest was born at 24 weeks due to unexplained preterm labor. We spent 112 days in the NICU with him and he is wonderfully thriving - now. When discussing a sibling, we reviewed all the risks with our doctor. She recommended Makena.  We were lucky to have my insurance approve the cost without a fight. Guess they weighed the cost of a lengthy NICU stay to the cost of the shots. 

We started Makena at 16 weeks and continued them to 36 weeks.  The shots themselves stung a bit, but was easily managed. My only real side effects were headaches the day of, a little nausea, and some back pain the day after. 

My pregnancy went to 39 weeks and I was induced due to my advanced maternal age.""",10.0,11
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""There are many positives such as motivation, and a brief period of content, but there are also many negatives.. rapid heartbeat/chest pains, weight loss, dizziness, dry mouth. When the medicine kicks in, i feel this amazing sense of being content.., no matter what I&#039;m doing at the time i just feel happy, but soon feel an extreme sadness and despair when it wears off, because i wonder why i can&#039;t be happy anymore. I also become extremely irritable, anxious, and restless. I continue to take this medication ,because it helps me get things done and focus, but the negative impact is extremely hard on me, and effects my mental and physical health greatly. Most common side effects for me are chest pains, sadness, rapid mood change, headache, and loss""",4.0,33
Dapsone,Acne,"""I use to cry from the pain caused from Acne pimples and the low self esteem that comes with disfigured skin until I saw Aczone commercial. I couldn&#039;t believe the results by week 12 it cleared my skin for the first time I could touch my face . I used Cetaphil foam face wash and moisturizer as well for oily skin it works people try it and good luck""",9.0,15
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I found trulicity to be very effective in controlling my blood sugar., appetite and cravings. Unfortunately after 2 months I was still having such severe constipation I had to stop. I increased my fiber, water intake, exercise -everything possible to deal with the constipation, but to no benefit. It&#039;s too bad because otherwise it was a very effective medication for me.""",7.0,20
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 21 and have had the skyla almost 2 months and it has been wonderful! Insertation wasn&#039;t as bad as I had read in reviews, but I just had a baby 6 weeks before. It was a lot of pressure but wasn&#039;t long, had a couple of cramps after my doctor put it in, but then stopped a few minutes later and I never cramped again, I don&#039;t ever feel it. My husband felt it the first time we had sex within the first week, but now doesn&#039;t feel it. I haven&#039;t expierenced anything bad! Haven&#039;t gotten pregnant and my face had really cleared up, no weight gain so far! I would recommend this to anyone!""",10.0,1
VESIcare,Overactive Bladde,"""I have suffered from incontinence and over active bladder for many years and put up with it. I was prescribed a 5mg dose from the hospital doctor and although it didn&#039;t help with incontinence, it did help with a better urination flow and less frequent visits to the toilet, they upped the dose to 10 by the physiotherapist I was seeing about an overactive bladder and incontinence. I have had bad side effects of, pebble constipation, feeling very unwell with stuffed up nose, sore throat, very tired, stomach upset including acid, chest pain and have now had the meds stopped by my GP as it could be causing my blood pressure to drop. I was really happy in the beginning with the benefits of the vesicare medication but the bad outweighs the good.""",5.0,20
Effexor XR,Depression,"""For me this is better than Paxil simply because I feel more alert and have more energy.""",7.0,31
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve literally been bleeding two months and now I&#039;m anemic because of the bleeding , I will NEVER have this implant put in again!""",1.0,6
Neurontin,Postherpetic Neuralgia,"""Prescribed for nerve pain following shingles after crippling left hand side pain that did not respond to standard analgesia.
two unexpected beneficial side effects have occurred.  
My long term and almost permanent anxiety ( we are talking 35 years   ) has been greatly reduced. 
The problem that I had following a transient ischamic attack some five years prior where my bodies idea of the spacial position of my left leg via external stimulus did not agree with my visual perception and viewing my leg caused a strange spacial readjustment where the leg shifted four inches to the left but in reality stayed still. My visual acuity also improved as if everything was lit by stage lighting.""",10.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on this for 2 weeks now and no side effects thus far (except for possible bloating...can&#039;t really tell if it is related yet). I was previously on NuvaRing which gave me a yeast infection and on Ortho TriCyclen/Ortho TriCyclen Lo many years ago and experienced morning nausea and severe mood swings constantly. Thus, loving it so far!""",10.0,4
Metoprolol Tartrate,High Blood Pressure,"""This medication does keep my hypertension under control and also seems to effect my heart rate by lowering it by an average of 15--20 bpm. I  take other medications that tend to raise my heart rate, so this medication is useful for me, in that regard. I have found that this medication is very sensitive to dosing propery. I have found that if I miss only a couple of doses, my blood pressure and heart rate start to increase.""",8.0,111
Colcrys,"Gout, Acute","""Colcrys, has helped my Gout, but it has also raised my ALT, AST. Plus, I am experiencing burning, itching, numbness in both of my hands.  I see my Rheumatologist tomorrow.""",10.0,25
Yaz,Acne,"""Hello I&#039;m 21 years of age I&#039;ve had combination moderate acne since I was 13 years old, every cosmetic face wash or doctor prescriptions like antibiotics all never worked but in fact made it worse. I then got told about Yaz so I decided to give it a shot, 2 months in now and my face is more clearer than its ever been in my life! but just have a couple pimples left on my neck which should disappear... I haven&#039;t even been eating healthy either have had lots of chocolate and maccas the last few weeks which is a bonus lol but I would still recommend to drink lots of water and excercise at least 30mins every second day at the very least. I&#039;ve also stopped using face washes and moisturisers all together. Hope this helps """,9.0,20
Necon 1 / 35,Birth Control,"""My Doctor prescribed me Necon 1/35 after my horrible experience with Trinessa. I took Necon for about a year and had absolutely no problems with it. I did experience nausea the first 2 days of each new pack but as long as I had something to eat, it wasn&#039;t a problem. Periods were light and only 3 days. I had no problems with weight gain or any side effects really. I really would have stayed on Necon as long as possible except my pharmacy has now switched me to another generic called Nortrel 1/35 which is suppose to be the same so lets see.. One thing that really isn&#039;t the biggest deal but I appreciated was the packaging on Necon. Now that I am on something else with way cheaper packaging I miss my old pills. All in all, I would recommend.""",10.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Aviane for 10 years and have never experienced breakthrough bleeding or had any problems. I actually have lighter periods and get them on the exact same day and time every month. It is great.""",10.0,1
Lorazepam,Panic Disorde,"""Finally found mixed with Buspar to be effective at 4 mg a day for severe anxiety and panic attacks. """,9.0,17
Gianvi,Menstrual Disorders,"""Was started on this because of extremely heavy bleeding and also birth control. I have nothing negative to say. It&#039;s been 2 years and have been enjoying it. Took about 2 months for the bleeding to slow down, and now its literally spotting to non existence with little to no cramps.""",9.0,1
Glipizide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have used Glipizide XL for about 6 years now as a secondary medicine. Glipizide helps to keep my blood sugar numbers within range and keeps me from having to use insulin as much as I would without it, which is a good thing. I haven&#039;t had any side effects from the glipizide at all. I&#039;m very happy with this medication.""",10.0,84
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""The first three months went alright- I was quite moody and emotional, but nothing more than how I am when I get PMS. It was bearable and didn&#039;t last too long. I had one period for two weeks. After taking the second shot, I have had a period for over a month and a half now (an actual heavy period, not spotting). My acne has gotten worse. I&#039;m definitely switching to the pill when I am ready to get my next shot. """,4.0,18
Strattera,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been on Strattera since 3rd grade. And I don&#039;t understand why so many people are against it. I have only experienced good results with this drug. My grades have increased, I am able to focus in class, and I can excel and prosper. My doctor has told me that eventually I will be weaned off of Strattera because my brain should be able to adapt. All I can say is. I never experienced any horrible side effects, if any. I can&#039;t say I remember any side effects. And I know that it is not addictive since I am able to stop taking the drug during the summer time. I&#039;ve had a moderately positive experience on Strattera. I hope everyone else does too.""",10.0,141
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""This is my 2nd week on Contrave and I have lost 13lbs it is AWESOME I feel fantastic only side effect that I having is insomnia...""",6.0,20
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""Went into anaphylaxis after third dose. Increased anxiety. Had to go to the emergency room via ambulance. Mouth, tongue, &amp; throat were swollen, chest was tight, severe all over itching, &amp; itching throat. Found out this only works 50% of the time. That it&#039;s a hail Mary drug. It works on half of the people, makes the other half worse. Be very cautious with this one. Because it&#039;s a 50/50 chance.""",1.0,10
Codeine,Pain,"""Very effective. I have osteoarthritis and can be pain free with Codeine. It is more effective with Ibuprofen.  ALSO
profoundly lifts depression due to chronic pain and makes such a better life day to day. Space doses well apart to avoid tolerance. I use only in the morning with very good effect. Using whole daily dose in the morning may get you through the day without a need for a second dose. I would leave at least 6 hours between doses to assure full effect.

Don&#039;t suffer needlessly. Good luck and hope this helps.""",10.0,59
Seroquel,Depression,"""I love Seroquel! After suffering with insomnia for approximately 30 years, and 2 years of depression, I have finally found a medication that lets me sleep through the night. Plus, I enjoy the groggy and relaxed feeling that I have the following day, although my doctor says that a lot of his patients do not like this feeling.""",9.0,33
Mesalamine,Crohn's Disease,"""I have been on Asacol for 7 years and have only minor flare ups. I have had 3 &quot;flares&quot; in 7 years so I am a fan of Asacol. I take the max dose of 12 per day. I also have colitis. Thanks to insurance my cost is ONLY $200 a month.""",8.0,12
Exemestane,Breast Cance,"""Had a lumpectomy for Stage I Advanced Breast Cancer followed by radiotherapy. Then was put on each of the aromatase inhibitors, letrozole and the other one. Basically I was unable to continue either after 10 days due to increasingly debilitating dizziness, nausea, crying, etc. Then put on tamoxifen, and I developed lymphodoema. So tamoxifen was discontinued but still have moderate lymphodoema. Then put on aromasin. Initially able to tolerate it but increasing light-headedness (four minor car accidents) and debilitating joint pain (everywhere), poor sleep somewhat countered with Lyrica. I had already been diagnosed with widespread arthritis in the joints and the pain with aromasin has been intolerable so discontinued, against medical advice.""",4.0,78
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on this for two weeks. I went to my doctor because I was experiencing anxiety and worry way to often, for too long. I tried to manage it on my own, but the feelings persisted. I made an appointment for a psych, but the wait was three months. I assumed I had to go to a psych for medication management but a friend told me my doctor could prescribe something.  My doctor gave me a script for 7.5 mg twice a day. Soon after, the constant knot in my stomach and consistent worry subsided. I see that people say it takes a while for this to work, but I feel like I had pretty quick results. I have had no side effects on this med thus far.""",8.0,34
Fluocinonide,None,"""I was diagnosed with Pemphigus years ago.  I was given all sorts of medication and this was the only one that got me a relief.  After 1-2 applications, my sores disappeared.  I used the ones given as samples to the specialist who treated me for the problem.  I used Synalar on my face and received intradermal shots in my head to take care of the numerous sores on my scalp.""",10.0,9
Azathioprine,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""I have had Crohn&#039;s disease for 19 years and have been on many different medications. I have been hospitalized 6 times, where they shut down the colon to leave it to rest (no surgeries).  I have taken Imuran for 7 years and until last month have only had 4 flareups to account for, my doctors put me on a steroid  (not something that you want to take a lot of). For me this is usually about a 2-3 month process.  Unfortunately, my thyroid has gone from hypo to hyper and my Crohn&#039;s disease and blood pressure is out of control.  So my doctors have suggested I try Remicade...I have just had my second infusion, still taking Imuran, and 30mg of steroid, hoping to see some results soon.""",7.0,23
Meloxicam,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 10 years, was in remission in my early 30s and around 32/33 began having serious pain and swelling in my hands.  I also began to have severe pain in my hips and wrists last Summer, 2011 to Fall. Began taking Meloxixam in October of 2011 and once very slight flare up in my thumb in the first week and since?! Absolutely no PAIN! I&#039;m still a bit in shock, but will not &quot;look a gift horse in the mouth&quot;.""",10.0,66
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I got on the shot July 6th. Two weeks after I got the shot I had my period and it has been six months of me bleeding non-stop. I would bleed heavy some days and light other days, but not once have I went a day without bleeding. Doctor keeps telling me its normal and I know it can&#039;t be. My back hurts so bad sometimes I can&#039;t stand straight and these contractions.. I mean cramps are worse than my pregnancy. I&#039;m an excercizing maniac and I still can not get rid of my lower stomach and I have a personal trainer. Refuse to do the third shot.""",1.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Seasonique (generic Camrese) for almost 9 years!! This drug is great. I got on it when it was new to the market. I take it at night and NEVER miss a dose. I&#039;ve never had any spotting between periods and sometimes I skip 2 quarters, meaning I have 2 periods a year. Even my OBGYN can&#039;t believe it&#039;s still working, she says many women&#039;s bodies just won&#039;t let them stay on this drug for long. Until I&#039;m ready to start a family, Seasonique is the birth control for me. No more heavy periods, cramps, mood swings, or missed work. I also save on feminine products, when I do have a period its light and usually 2 days. My advice, give it a try, take it at the same time everyday (I have 2 alarms). Hopefully it will work for you too !""",9.0,11
Celexa,Depression,"""I have been on Celexa for about two months now and the first two days I had insomnia really bad, but then it got better as time went on. My depression is somewhat balanced, but I do have continued anxiety and stress. 
I went to my Doctor&#039;s today and had my weight checked and in less than a month I have gained 12 lbs; I was shocked! I was told it could be from the Celexa, so now I&#039;m slowly weaning myself off of that as I try my new medication; Wellbutrin. All in all, Celexa is good, and if it weren&#039;t for the weight gain I would have stayed on it. Everybody&#039;s body is different and it just wasn&#039;t the right medication for me.""",7.0,31
Gabapentin,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I have neuropathy from chemotherapy treatment . The neuropathy is so bad that I can barely walk. I started this medication about 3 weeks ago. At this time it has  done nothing for me. I am taking 100 milligrams three times a day.""",1.0,36
Remicade,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""I&#039;m 32 and i&#039;ve had crohns now for 14 years. Remicade was a god send but only for a limited time. I started off like everyone else with i. V every 8 weeks. Then after a couple of years it was wearing off faster so then every 6 weeks. Then every 4 weeks then it was back on the steroids along with the 4 week treatment. Well after 6-7 years on remicade it wasn&#039;t working anymore. I do recommend it because I would give anything right now to get those 6 years back because even though I was became immune to it I felt 20 times better then compared to now. Since the remicade nothing has worked for me since.""",8.0,44
Lamotrigine,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""First dose 25mg, first day, have not felt this good for 15 years.  Absolutely amazing effect on mood, energy level and pain. 

Thank you to my very smart doctor.""",10.0,58
Simponi,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""My husband took his first dose last month and is getting ready to take his second dose in a few days.  While I think the drug is working, the Patient Cost Support Program is difficult to deal with and we are still struggling to get reimbursement.""",6.0,28
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""My mom caught the cold I have just beaten and it affected her much worse. After consulting a doctor/friend she recommended trying Mucinex 12 hour. At around 7 PM,  she took to 600 mg tablets. She reported being awake all night with heart palpitations, jitters, and a  pounding headache. She also threw up in the middle the night and feels nauseous again this morning. The cough is coming back as the Mucinex wears off.  The drug worked  to stop the coughing but the side effects can be hard on some.""",1.0,11
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the Mirena put in 2 years ago. There are only 2 things I like about it.  One, it stays in for 5 years (unless you decide otherwise) and two, I don&#039;t bleed as heavy as I used to. Other than that I don&#039;t like it. I have severe cramping, horrible migraines the week before I start and the 5 days I&#039;m on my cycle, I also have extremely crazy mood swings. I am thrilled to have it removed in a few weeks.""",5.0,4
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""I found out I had chlamydia on Friday, went into the doctors again today (monday) and was given two 500mg tablets to take. I drove to work straight after and I can&#039;t describe the pain I was feeling. I was laying down at work for 2 hours with the worst stomach pains I have ever experienced.  Ended up in the toilet with diarrhea and couldn&#039;t move. Still have cramping and am now at home laying in bed. Scared to eat now as I don&#039;t want to run back to the toilet. I hope this goes away. I have never felt so sick from taking medication but if the chlymidia is gone then I guess it&#039;s worth it.""",6.0,0
Topamax,Bipolar Disorde,"""Love this. I have been on Seroquel and gained a tremendous amount of weight and turned into a zombie. I lost 20 lbs in 1 month and feel the best I have felt in a long time.""",10.0,85
Brexpiprazole,Major Depressive Disorde,"""IT WORKS!!  I can control my emotions.  However, I am packing on the pounds like you would not believe and am having trouble sleeping at night.""",9.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""Terrible. 
Allergic reaction so itchy had to remove.  Skin looks burned.""",1.0,3
Antivert,Vertig,"""I use meclizine/antivert every day of my life.. Every 6 hours, I can take up to 50mg. Unfortunately, I have a horrible diagnosis of vertigo, followed with BPPV. I rely on this medicine so much, I feel as if it&#039;s becoming ineffective.. :( Had real bad attacks in November. I got admitted to the hospital, and it took multiple doses, &amp; 14  hours for the room to just stop spinning completely.. I have bad issues with my vertigo still. Can&#039;t sleep without the room spinning, it&#039;s hard to drive sometimes, and it&#039;s hard to function without feeling like I&#039;m about to get dizzy all over again. Ugh. Just hope it stops completely soon. Been dealing with this daily since April 2012..""",10.0,49
Fenofibrate,Hypertriglyceridemia,"""Had triglycerides level of 460+.  Took Fenofibrate 160mg(Mylan).  Within a month, dropped to 132.  
I was 5&#039;8&quot;, 182 pounds.  Started eating less, dropping about a pound a week.  Did not feel hungry.
Side effects after 8 weeks of Fenofibrate experienced an SVT(Supraventricular Tachycardia) event.
Trip to Emergency Room with heart beats per minute &gt; 200 which lasted 3 hours.  Given adensine IV.
Continued Fenofibrate.  
Trip to cardiologist.  Heart echo(ultrasound) found normal 60+ real old heart.  In another 6 weeks had another SVT.  Heart beat &gt;180 beats per minute.
Visited PCP and requested medicine change to Lipitor or Crestor which in addition to lower cholesterol may also work on triglycerides. YMMV. (Your milage may vary)""",9.0,9
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I started taking on 6/23/15 at 301 and as of today,  8/19/15, I am at 271! Woohoo! Nobody&#039;s really noticed much, but I feel different and my face shows a major change. Got 2 refills today, so I&#039;m hoping to lose at least 30 more in the next 2 months! I will update :)""",9.0,49
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""This will be my 4th Shot and taking Metformin 1000mgs daily I have lost some weight which is a Positive hope to lose more but so far the shot is Good no side effects at this time !""",10.0,13
Treximet,Migraine,"""I have been fighting migraines for 50 years.  I asked my doctor for this and it stops my headaches within 15 to 20 minutes.  The bad thing is that my insurance will not cover this drug.  They said it costs $180.00 for 9 pills.""",10.0,19
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Ive been taking Ambien for 1 and 1/2 years. I think it works great, especially when traveling. Sometimes just 5 mg does it, and I have even used just 1/4 sometimes. It just relaxes the mind to let you sleep. The only time I did something silly was when I had a few drinks and took one. That&#039;s not good.""",10.0,7
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""Ok, so I have been on the NuvaRing for quite some time. I tried pills, which I did not like because I could never take them consistently. I then tried the Depo shot, which I had an adverse reaction to. After this, I then tried the NuvaRing. My reaction to it was that I loved it. It&#039;s so easy to use, and I didn&#039;t have to worry about forgetting to take a pill. From my experience, I have never had any reactions to the ring....or so I thought. Reading through different threads I now have come to believe that the NuvaRing has diminished my sex drive. This is something I want back, so I will be talking to my doctor very soon.""",8.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started this pill when I got my period about 2 weeks ago, but since have had spotting literally every single day. I know it&#039;s supposed to prevent pregnancy being a birth control pill, but I didn&#039;t realize the method was preventing you from having sex because of continuous bleeding? Questioning my doctors sanity for prescribing this pill.""",1.0,13
Celexa,Depression,"""Living with a depressed husband and my parents passing within 16 months of each other threw me into two years of depression.  When I finally sought help, my doctor put me on generic Celexa.  Within a month, I felt a lot better; however, I was nauseous and woke up at 3am for the first 3 months.  I&#039;m glad I stuck it out because after that, I was fine for about 2 years when it stopped working.  Over the past 3 years I have tried 3 other anti depressants but nothing has worked or they increased my blood pressure so my doctor suggested trying Celexa again.  I&#039;m hoping I won&#039;t have the side effects this time but feel they are worth it for two years of normal living.""",9.0,12
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""The flu hit me out of no where but I knew what it was so I went straight to my doctor within 24 hours after experiencing symptoms. Since I caught it early, my doctor prescribed me Tamiflu. I started it right away and the first dose made me so nauseous, dizzy, and I experienced vertigo. I was considering stopping it but I had heard great reviews about it; I also had taken the first dose on an empty stomach. For the next couple of doses I made sure to eat something before taking Tamiflu. From doing this, I had no nausea or dizziness. It could be a coincidence but I think it really made a difference. It definitely shortened the duration of my flu.""",8.0,8
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I started 3 days ago and was very worried about the injection but seriously you don&rsquo;t feel it. I had no nausea or other side effects and it&rsquo;s controlling my appetite. I do injections at night because I read reviews first and so far it&rsquo;s working great for me. My insurance covers it my copay is $30 and well worth it.""",10.0,4
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Hi I&#039;ve been on the shot since the beginning of May. I&#039;ve been bleeding constantly for 7 months with very frequent headaches. I almost thought I was anemic at one point due to the shot. However it was very effective in preventing pregnancy, but definitely not worth all the other symptoms.""",3.0,55
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""A little skeptical, moved from mini-pill (after a scare one month) to this one. So far I haven&#039;t gotten  a real period, but rather several short brownish spotting. Which fits me perfectly! Love it!""",10.0,24
Viibryd,Depression,"""Best medicine ever. I am BiPolar and weening off Cymbalta so the only down fall I have is the withdrawlish feeling from getting off the Cymbalta.  No diarrhea, no nausea just about a 10 lb weight gain, but I feel great so the weight thing can be what it is I will be fat and feel better!""",10.0,18
Montelukast,Asthma,"""Perscibed this to help with asthma flaring up at night, but now I use it to control my exercise-induced asthma. Take this 2 hours before exercise, it&#039;s like magic. Now I walk, jog, even run 2+ miles a day, and for someone who couldn&#039;t even walk for an extended time without their asthma flaring, that&#039;s a big deal. When I took this near bedtime, and only near bedtime, I experienced weird/vivd dreams. I actually enjoyed it, but the experience may be much more scary for others, beware taking near bedtime if you&#039;re concerned. Also, I&#039;ve been feeling depressed and irritated often. I&#039;ve had dark  thoughts, I&#039;m not sure it&#039;s from Montelukast or from outside factors. I&#039;ve had these feelings before taking it, it&#039;s just more often now.""",9.0,6
Isentress,HIV Infection,"""I started Isentress twice a day along with Truvada once a day and my HIV Load was 28,000 and CD4% 31%. After 40 days my HIV load is &lt;20 and CD 4% 32.7. Excellent improvement considering I have experienced ZERO side effects and all other lab work came out well. I am 49 yrs old and very active.""",10.0,7
Atropine / diphenoxylate,Diarrhea,"""If you&#039;re sensitive to any medication I don&#039;t recommend taking. I had an adverse reaction and it caused me to end up in the ER. I started out taking one dose and then began feeling anxious after several hours. Against my better judgement I took a second dose and the next morning felt nauseous which then led to vomiting that wouldn&#039;t stop and severe anxiety. It also caused my heart rate to increase. I had to be treated for dehydration and nausea as well as something to calm my heart rate. An FYI I found out the hard way that Imodium AD also has similar effects on my body. I guess I&#039;ll try and go a more natural route.""",1.0,9
Caduet,High Blood Pressure,"""I have taken this drug since it came on the market. I was taking Norvasc 5 mg and Lipitor 10 mg.  But, when my cardiologist upped the Norvasc portion to 10 mg (Caduet 10/80) I experienced a lot of edema in my ankles and feet, that did not happen with the 5 mg Norvasc.  """,9.0,23
Ultram,Pain,"""Dose not work only made me anxious and angry I wasted my money and my chance to not be in pain after surgery.  Stop peddling this rubbish.  All  the Dr round here  are prescribing it thanks to some pharmaceutical rep but you&#039;re ruining people&#039;s rights to quality of life. You know it does not work.""",1.0,32
Sertraline,Depression,"""After experiencing probably the darkest time of my life, and sitting through therapy sessions that I felt were getting me nowhere, I finally decided to undergo taking anti-depressant tablets. I was always a bit hesitant as to the fact that they are a temporary solution and would never fully cure my depression. However since taking this medication, it&rsquo;s almost as if all my dark thoughts, my anxiety and paranoia have all been completed numbed and killed off. For me it has managed to make my days go from being stood under a dark cloud to being under blue skies. This medication has helped me put my life on track and now I am training to become a nurse and feel in control of my mind and happiness. For anyone considering it&hellip;I would recommend.""",10.0,50
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""Wonder Drug""",8.0,4
Varenicline,None,"""This is my second time taking it. The first time I got real bad headaches and nausea. This time I still get headaches once in awhile and mild nausea in the morning after taking the medicine but I can get rid of it by drinking milk. I have been a non-smoker for 3 weeks now.""",9.0,0
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""I have been experiencing the dry eye &amp; red eye problems for about 2yrs. I finally this year decided to go to a real eye specialist. They called in a prescription for Xiidra using a 90 day free coupon (happy) without using my health insurance as they would not cover it. I&#039;m glad to try something else besides clear eyes and or artificial drops. I use to where contacts for about 15 years and had to stop because of the dry eye problems.  Anyway I have been using Xiidra now for about 1 month and I must say the results is good. The only side effects I&#039;m having is the bad bitter taste, very light headaches periodically &amp; very mild cough here &amp; there, nothing major. I go back to see my eye specialist in July for a follow up.""",8.0,6
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,Constipation,"""I took 3 tbsp and it worked like crazy within 2 hours for me. So far I have been back and forth in the bathroom for 7 times. I drank some more water after the 5th time and it made me run back twice more. If I ever have to use it again, I will only take 1tbsp.""",8.0,31
Alcaftadine,None,"""This medication is causing intense pain in my eyes.  I would not recommend.""",1.0,3
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""I suffered panic attacks for 12 years from 1989 to 2001, almost every night.  I switched doctors and he put me on Zoloft.  I have been on it ever since, up to 150mg per day, and have suffered no side effects. It has been a life saver.""",10.0,61
Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""After having  been misdiagnosed with a yeast infection, diagnosed with BV, treated with Metronidazole gel and then developing a yeast infection because of the gel, I&#039;ve been three weeks with pants of fire. If you&#039;re reading this, you might know the feeling. I did three doses of Diflucan and no relief. Dizziness and general crummy feeling, but still burning and itching. One dose of M3 and I thought I was in Heaven. No burning. It was relief within an hour (and I was terrified of all the burning reviews). Not everyone reacts the same. One day and I&#039;m looking forward to dose 2. The cooling effect is wearing off and I want this thing gone. Monistat 3 cream was my savior!""",10.0,15
Percocet,Pain,"""Great!""",10.0,8
Contrave,Obesity,"""I was prescribed this medicine after not being able to lose weight even with a strict diet and exercise. I have Polycystic Ovarion Syndrome and Hashimotos which both make it very difficult to lose weight and/or causes weight gain. My doctor gave it to me the first week of June and as of August 12, 2015 I have began losing weight easily. I have lost a total of 17 pounds while dieting and exercising. The main side effects I have are nausea almost daily within fifteen minutes of taking the two daily doses. The nausea usually subsides within an hour but the nausea is what makes the thought or sight of food unappetizing. I rarely have an appetite but have hot flashes and insomnia but doesn&#039;t compare to the benefits weight loss and feeling good.""",9.0,16
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""This changed my life. I read reviews before giving this a try and thought &quot;well these people must not sweat as badly as I do.&quot; No, these people were all correct. This is like a miracle drug. I used to be able to stand outside in 20 degree Fahrenheit weather in a t-shirt and my armpits would be sweating. Now I can actually dress for the weather and not have to worry! I can wear long sleeves and my down jacket and NO SWEAT.""",10.0,8
Fluoxetine,Bulimia,"""I take 100mg daily and my binging and purging has subsided by 90%. Please note it took me a long time to work up to this high dose. My quality of life has improved immensely and for the first time in years I am not thinking about food and weight constantly. One side effect I do experience is tiredness, which I find frustrating, but whenever I try to reduce my medication intake I start binging and purging again. Out of the 10-15 antidepressants I have tried over the years this has been the only one to assist without dreadful side effects (e.g. Topiamate). 
I wish everyone luck with their personal battle and know how challenging and isolating this condition can be. Take care""",9.0,19
Adalimumab,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""My reaction to Humira seems to be unusual. Within 2 hours of each injection I would sleep so soundly I was not wakened even by drilling in the next room. I generally wanted to do nothing but sleep for about 36 hours after each injection and overall I was unnaturally sleepy while on the medication. For the first 2 days after each injection I experienced burning joints and a flu-like feeling with more prominent pain in my lower back. The only positive symptom was experiencing less nausea than I did prior to treatment. It was a relief to stop and &quot;wake up&quot;.""",2.0,9
Hypotears,Eye Redness,"""Hypo Tears are the ONLY eyedrops that relieve my dry eyes.  I have used this brand for 30 years.  I hope they are never discontinued or reformulated, as they are the only ones that WORK for me.  I have tried every other eyedrop on the market, including Restasis, and none of them relieve the dryness, and many if not most, actually make it worse.""",10.0,15
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I took 2 Dulcolax at around 4pm yesterday and around 4am I started to get really bad abdominal pain in which I couldn&#039;t fall back asleep. I went to the toilet at around 6am and just stayed there for 20 minutes, after that I the pain went away and I felt better again. Overall the pill is effective but takes time.""",8.0,13
Xiidra,Dry Eye Disease,"""I only used this medication twice. I understand that you usually need to use medication for an extended amount of time to get the full results of it, but I am not able to function with the effects of just two days. I can handle the bad taste. Yes, it is bad, but that can be dealt with. However, after using it I immediately began to feel dizzy and lightheaded. There was a pressure in my head and I felt nauseous. Every time I turned my head, I would feel very disoriented and lightheaded again. I am physically tough and can handle pain and discomfort, but there is no way I can function and work with these conditions. The more reviews I read the more I realize there seems to be way to many dangers than advantages to this medication.""",1.0,23
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""I just had appendectomy under Propofol. I&#039;m 50,  male,  the procedure was minimally invasive and lasted 1 hour although I was kept under about 2.5 hours because of complaining about pain after surgery,  I don&#039;t recall this and was given the information by staff.  I was ventilated during the procedure. 

Wake-up was quick and I was able to stand up and go to the bathroom by myself as I arrived in my room. 

24 hours later I feel pretty good,  I sometimes mix up words although that might be the pain meds (tramadol). 

Overall a good experience so far.""",9.0,1
Vilazodone,Depression,"""Been on for a few months - up to 40mg - feeling great as far as mood goes.  DO have some break through anxiety but that will get better with time.  Notice you DO HAVE TO TAKE WITH FOOD - or your stomach does get really upset.  I have also noticed weight gain/or bloating.  So the weight gain being 10 pounds may be some water weight as well.  I&#039;ve taken other meds that don&#039;t work this effectively so will give this a definite try for awhile and see if it continues to help me with my mood disorder.  Bless all out there that have this terrible disorder....""",8.0,40
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""The stinking smell! Ugh. After I apply this gel (which for me dries quickly),  I smell like I have women&#039;s perfume on all day. The smell does not diminish. I mean what are they thinking? You make a product for men with low T and then some genius in the lab decides to add a feminine scent to it? I am sure they are having a good laugh over that one. That said, beside the Chanel No. 5 scent, I do feel better after taking it now for two weeks.  I have not had labs done yet, but I have noticed a change.  I am going to try and change to something else, however, my insurance company made me jump through hoops to get it, but I just can&#039;t stand the smell.""",6.0,7
Famciclovir,Herpes Zoste,"""I noticed tingling and burning on my left thigh one day, as well as increasingly severe back pain.  Two days later, I had a light rash that I mistook for razor burn along my bikini line on my left thigh.  Two days after that, my OB (I was 31 weeks pregnant) diagnosed me with shingles.  I started Famciclovir the next day (went to PCP who prescribed it...long story).  My PCP mentioned that the back pain was probably a symptom of shingles, that the area of my back in question was linked to the same dermatome as the rash on my leg.  By day 3 on medication, my discomfort had decreased and new sections, while they had appeared, did not blister.  By day 5, my blistered section was mostly scabbed over.""",9.0,6
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""About a month ago, my gf came over after work and we had some of the best loving I have ever had in three years of activity. She told me to cum in her (we always said that but never did it, it was always more of a joke) so I did the usual and told her I would. A few mins later I just got the urge to finally do it, and I did not tell her until I was halfway done with my load. I have never been so scared in my life. I couldn&#039;t help but think of the life changing effect that I could have just caused. She took pill at 9, eight hours after it happened. She did not get side effects other than bad heartburn and head pains. Then got her period a week or two ago (3weeks after). She was on birth control for 2 years prior though. Don&#039;t be stupid tho!!""",10.0,1
Tramadol,ibromyalgia,"""Over 20 years ago, I was diagnosed with myofacial pain syndrome. This was before fibromyalgia had a name. I tried everything with no relief. In the 90&#039;s, I ruptured a disc and the doctor prescribed Ultram. It not only gave relief for the disc problem, but felt like a miracle drug for fibromyalgia. I have allergies to most medications, but amazingly, I could take Ultram. Without this medication, I would not have a life. I have never suffered from any side effects. I take three tablets daily. I do not take any other medications for fibromyalgia. The only other medicine I take is for under active thyroid.""",9.0,106
Oxytrol,Overactive Bladde,"""Been wearing the patches for a week now. I can tell a difference. The urge to use the bathroom greatly decreased. So glad they are OTC! The only problem i have is when I remove the patch it leaves adhesive on the skin, its hard to get off. And waterproof would be better. Maybe they will update them sooner or later. But def recommended""",7.0,63
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the implanon inserted for about 6 months now and I have experienced horrible anxiety , weight gain and a weak bladder 
My period sometimes comes twice a month
Getting it removed ASAP""",5.0,6
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""I&#039;ve followed my prep to a &quot;T&quot;. I finished the first liter a half hour ago, I&#039;m now sitting on the throne and Moviprep is doing an awesome job. I had absolutely no problems, it is probably a good idea to keep it cold, drink it quickly and maybe pinch your nose if you don&#039;t like the smell. My real problem with the whole procedure is not having anything to eat in the 36 hours prior to the scoping.""",9.0,22
Lamictal ODT,Bipolar Disorde,"""I suffered with mental health issues for many years I refused to take antidepressants until I met with a mental health doctor. 
I got diagnosed with Bipolar type 2 
Since taking this medication my life has changed I can work full time and have had NO suicidal thoughts and hardly get tearful
But I have experienced memory loss short term thoughts a bit more forgetful""",9.0,7
Latuda,Schizophrenia,"""My daughter is on this med she is 23. Her dr. Told her to take at dinner time  300 calories or more she eats about 6 or 7 because it makes her a little tried. But she still love doing things outdoors. I thank god for this med. It works for her.""",8.0,29
Edex,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I was given the 40 mcg injections. Like other people posted I got up in about 5 minutes. But when it came to performance, I went soft after inserting into my girlfriend. This is a big disappointment to her &amp; makes her feel unwanted. She is very close to leaving me because I can&#039;t be a man in bed.""",2.0,10
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I have a 16yr old son who was put on Vyvanse for his ADHD 3yrs ago. It worked good for awhile made better grades in school. He had less impulsivity and was able to focus more. He had decreased appetite and needed to be put on another medicine to help him sleep. In the past year his grades went down. He was already on the highest dose of 70mg. He was becoming aggressive and very hateful. I found out that he was smoking weed and drinking. He told me he felt so jittery from his Vyvanse that was the only way he could relax. I put my son in a rehab and they switched him to Strattera and he is doing a lot better.""",5.0,29
Prozac,Depression,"""I have suffered from severe depression/anxiety for 9 years now. I also suffer from PTSD. I have tried almost everything out there, and Prozac is the only antidepressant that I can take and that works for me. I am very sensitive to medication, and I&#039;m glad I have found at least one medication that helps my severe depression. It helps motivate me and keeps me alive. I have been on 10 mg for a long time, and then recently went to 20 mg. I think I need to increase my dosage even more so. But it has been the only reliable medication I have ever taken, and for the longest duration.""",9.0,91
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,Constipation,"""OMG - This stuff took about 1.5 hours to kick in.  The 1st - three movements were ok.  BUT, they have not stopped since and have become violent in nature.  We are 16 hours into this butt explosive nightmare.   I would highly NOT recommend this product to anyone.   Nor will I buy it again.   HORRIBLE - yes HORRIBLE""",1.0,18
Levoxyl,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""This is quality brand named thyroid medicine that is effective and has virtually no side-effects.""",10.0,63
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Drug works fine for depression, but side effects include twitching, scratching, inability to sleep, restless legs, general restlessness, lack of concentration.""",7.0,12
Nefazodone,Depression,"""Serzone is the only one that has helped me and I&#039;ve never had any liver problems that are associated with it. It makes me feel better right away. Really though I am certifiably depressed and it works. If nothing else works then try this. If the ones you are on work, then by all means don&#039;t, thanks.""",9.0,48
Orsythia,Birth Control,"""Orsythia was the first birth control pill I had ever been on, and for the first 2-3 months I had extreme nausea when taking it, which I was warned by my doctor that that could be a side effect in the adjustment period. I would take the pill at night and made sure I ate something before I took it, but I would still get extremely nauseous. My periods were not affected by Orsythia, but I did notice it helped reduce cramping. The main problem I had with Orsythia was the weight gain, which was a substantial amount. I gained about 25 pounds in the year of taking Orsythia, and I have never gained that much weight in that time span ever before. My doctor is switching me to a different birth control.""",5.0,1
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""Worked almost right away, walked down stairs without pain.""",8.0,49
Jublia,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""Used 2 bottles of Jublia. Seemed to be working. Then developed very bad side effects. 4 months have passed and I still have the side effects with no improvement. Weeping blisters and rash. Also was not told that it was to be used for 48 weeks.""",1.0,11
Xiidra,Dry Eye Disease,"""My doctor diagnoses me with dry eye. Been using them 1 month. My eyes are worse.

From day 1, the drops burn, and make my eyes itch something terrible.  Itching stops about 15 min after each use.  These symptoms have not decreased in intensity in 30 days.

By day 4 on the drops I can&#039;t wear contacts.  Within 2 hours of putting the contacts in (daily moist contacts) my eyes are so dry the contacts either blink out or crumble into a folded mess inside my eye &amp; get stuck under my upper eyelid.  First day of use I waited the 15 min recommended after putting the drops in, 2nd day waited an 1 hour &amp;  3rd day waited 2 hours after the drops but nothing works.""",1.0,5
Clarithromycin,Strep Throat,"""This is a fantastic medication for strep throat. Only downfall is the vaginal discomfort. I find taking a pro-biotic pill 2 times daily while on it prevents the discomfort.""",8.0,16
Seroquel,,"""This drug has IMPROVED my grand-daughter&#039;s life 100 %. Words cannot express my gratitude. She now is living up to all that she can be and do and the family is loving it. """,10.0,7
Methadone,Pain,"""I&#039;m a paraplegic and was on pain meds for the first few years after my accident but I&#039;d been off for many years. I&#039;d been put back on pain meds, methadone, for joint pain, back and neck pain. While it has cut the pain you DO NOT WANT TO BE ON THIS unless you have no other option. The withdrawal is long, muscle spasms, thoughts of dying, cramps, night sweats, etc. It also caused fluid retention in my legs and abdomen while taking it along with MANY other side effects.""",2.0,85
Minocycline,Acne,"""I have been on minocycline for around 3 weeks. In my 1st week I felt fine and saw some improvement on my face and back. For about three days in my 2nd week I had bloating, gas, nausea, and generally just had a upset stomach. I also had a breakout on the side of my chin where I&#039;ve never broken out before. Come week 3 I have noticed all my existing pimples starting to heal and disappear as well as no new pimples however my back and shoulders have gotten worse. My stomach has also started bugging me again. In general I am happy with the results I see on my face but not so much my back and shoulders. However I am contemplating discontinuing use and seeking alternative treatment from my doctor. To me the discomfort from the side effects is too much.""",2.0,4
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve been on Depo for 6 months now, it&#039;s almost time to get my third shot. After my very first shot I had no bleeding at all for two months, just random cramps that were kind of annoying. Then at the third month I spotted very lightly for a week, then bled normal for about a week, then bled really really heavy for a few days. Then it stopped and I got my second shot. Two and a half months with no bleeding after the second one, then spotted lightly for over a week and no heavy bleeding. It seems to get better so I can&#039;t wait for the bleeding to stop completely. Also the only other side effect I have noticed is increased nervousness/anxiety. I have had a few anxiety attacks at night and I thought I was having a heart attack but it was nothing.""",9.0,21
Celecoxib,Osteoarthritis,"""I have OA in my hands, knee, and spine.  I have been taking Celebrex for over 12 years.  I have slightly high blood pressure.  It could be from Celebrex but the benefits of Celebrex outweigh the possible side effects I have experienced.  I am having a second spine fusion in a week and have to stop taking Celebrex, per my doctor&#039;s request.  I have read more positives to keep taking it through and after surgery...I dread going off it because I will not be able to use my hands.  Celebrex improves my quality of life and I recommend anyone with severe arthritis to give it a try""",10.0,76
Metformin,Insulin Resistance Syndrome,"""Metformin is helping me drastically in that it controls my insulin resistance.  First side effects were gas and diarreah, and some bad breath, but those have gone away.  I recommend this to anyone who has sugar problems!""",8.0,138
MoviPrep,,"""I took this medication as directed as preparation for a colonoscopy.  It did not work.""",1.0,25
Amitriptyline,Anxiety and Stress,"""Taking this medicine is like taking speed ?
Totally shaking and can&#039;t sleep heart racing and just plain miserable?  Don&#039;t get it """,1.0,16
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""I have been on opioids for about 5 plus years for chronic pains... After a couple of years of using miralax(joke), and several herbal blends and stool softeners.... I asked my dr for help... He gave me Linzess 290mcg ... I&#039;ve been taking it on an empty stomach in the mornings for 2 weeks, and I haven&#039;t even noticed I&#039;ve taken anything... Except for a little bloating.
Linzess should NOT be given for OIC (opiod indused constipation) As it is useless. I will be asking for something else... Maybe relistor? It has preloaded injectables now.
Has anyone had any experience with it? I&#039;m desperate!!!! The worse my constipation the worse my body pains are. I&#039;m convinced it&#039;s related. I have fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, neuromyofascial pain,etc.""",1.0,16
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I gave this medication a 10 for effectiveness because my UTI symptoms subsided completely after the second dose. I&#039;m still taking this medication and have two and a half days left. Since starting my doses I have experienced nausea, extreme fatigue and muscle weakness, shortness of breath, sensitivity to heat and a loss of appetite. I can&#039;t wait till it&#039;s over. After reading all the reviews it seems this medication makes everyone sick. It did seem to clear up my UTI, though,  which was worse than these symptoms, but not by much.""",10.0,12
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""Got diagnosed with bipolar disorder three months ago, and started on Seroquel 50 mg at night. It has helped me a lot, and I feel like a totally different person (in a good way - I&#039;ve suffered for 10 years!). At first I just thought I was in a &quot;normal&quot; phase (not manic or depressive) - but the depressions usually sneaks up on me after a few weeks when I&#039;ve felt normal before. Not had any side-effects, other than restless legs syndrome, but I&#039;ve had that before, so it wasn&#039;t a biggie. This side-effect has also almost disappeared after a few months. Was so scared of weight gain, but I watched what I eat, and work out a lot, instead I&#039;ve gotten skinnier and healthier. Thumbs up! I got my life back! 
""",10.0,107
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Bacterial Infection,"""My 16 month old daughter was prescribed this for an ear infection, her first ear infection ever. She&#039;s never been on antibiotics before. This drug is tearing up her insides. We&#039;re on day four of ten and I&#039;m not giving it to her anymore. Going to the dr today for other options. She&#039;s been crying, screaming, writhing with stomach pain and I feel like the cure is FAR worse than the ear infection!!! Wish I&#039;d known how strong it was before I picked it up. Horrible!!!""",1.0,13
Oxycodone,Pain,"""I have taken oxycodone for 2 years now. I had back surgery to repair a vertebrae that had been destroyed by cancer. I was on morphine for a while, but my wife complained that I was loopy on it. The oxycodone has been much better in that regard as well as pain relief. I take 40mgs twice a day and am very happy with the results.""",9.0,36
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""Contrave is the best medicine for weightloss! it is not a magic pill by far by if you put in the work ( exercising and portion control) you will see the maximum results. I started in April 2016 295 pounds. As of August 2016 I am down 35 pounds &amp; going. This is the first medication I have had that works for me and I absolutely love the scale down program. you really have to weigh everyday in order to WIN! i recommend this medication to anyone struggling with weight and need some assistance to get rolling. The first week was just a few headaches adjusting to the medicine but the only side effect i continue to have is constipation which  my doctor provided for me take senna to release. TRY TRY TRY and pass it on to anyone that it may help.""",10.0,29
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 19 and have never had children. I had Kyleena placed yesterday (9/27/2017). It hurt like crazy, but I have a very low pain tolerance. The cramps I had last month from my menstruation had me pass out twice, and the cramps from getting Kyleena almost put me under, too. I was sore for the rest of yesterday, and was grateful that my night class was cancelled. I took a 30 minute nap right after the procedure, but it took until this morning for me to feel any sort of normal.

Today has been fine. No cramps, no bleeding, just some small headaches that went away with ibuprofen or a nap. However, ever since I got Kyleena, I&#039;ve been snacking non-stop. Watch out.

Will update.""",7.0,1
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I am an Active Duty female Soldier - my husband is deployed  - and I have 2 children one with autism - and yes I am a Soldier - and with certain events happening I was losing it bad. After 6 months my doctor increased my dosage to 40mg. It&#039;s been a week with the increase and I feel better. I am tired all the time and forgetful. I have to make lists - but I am dealing with it and going to therapy - try it - it does work.""",9.0,26
Atorvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""My cholesterol has been lowered 50% by this medication. Very happy,no side effects.""",10.0,14
Ritalin,ADHD,"""I was prescribed the 10mg IR Ritalin, to be taken three times a day a few weeks ago. To say the least, I have developed a tolerance to the drug. It has a bad comedown 2-3 hours after I take the drug. But it has done wonders for my depression and ADHD symptoms. The only downside I found is that it makes me feel like a zombie, too focused, much nervous and has a nasty after-effects. But so far it has been a revolutionary step in my life. I will try switching to the LA version though.""",7.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""At first the pill was great, helped with the bleeding and regulate my period.  Then I slowly began getting depressed and I had to stop taking this pill. I&#039;ve never felt this way in my life, I just want to lay in bed all day. I miss school and work; not healthy, totally not like me.""",3.0,7
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My last post here I had just started on Victoza and was  complaining about nausea. I lowered my dosage a few clicks and the nausea went away. I then slowly increased my dosage and its been working great. I suggest you contact your doc before trying this.   

I&#039;m still not up to the full 1.2mg dosage, but I&#039;m getting there. Sugars  are normal and I too am losing weight. I am EXTREMELY happy with how this medicine is working.""",10.0,54
Cymbalta,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I&#039;ve tried many, many different medicines for my nerve pain. Finally after being put on Cymbalta for my depression, I noticed that my nerve pain was not near as bad as it was before. I&#039;m overwhelmed with my results. Almost to tears, of joy, instead of tears of pain! Thank you!""",10.0,73
Epiduo,Acne,"""I was having severe acne on my cheeks and had to see a dermatologist. The following was my treatment plan: Aczone cream in the morning and Epiduo at night. I was also given Doryx pills to take in the morning. My skin immediately started to get very dry but I used Cetaphil moisturizer. I also used Cetaphil foam face wash twice a day. I only had some very slight burning the first 2 weeks. My acne was so bad I wanted to cry and hide my face from everyone but my doctors treatment plan worked great and I am so happy.""",10.0,14
Meloxicam,Inflammatory Conditions,"""I was prescribed 15mg, as needed once a day, for pain and inflamation due to sciatica. I feel it does nothing.""",1.0,29
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""After trying everything under the sun...nothing ever worked. Not to go into a long drawn out story....tried linzess 145 didnt work...tried the linzess 290 got results within hours all that day. I am very happy with it. I done colonics, all kinds of laxatives, detoxs, enemas...etc. The best thing in my life right now is LINZESS""",10.0,70
Librium,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""Going cold turkey I experienced insomnia ,sweating ,anxiety and very high pulse then I decided to get medical help. They gave me Librium 25mg for 4 times a day first three days, 25mg 3 times a day for the next 3 days 25mg , 25mg 2 times a day for the next 3 days , 25mg at bedtime for the last three days. Librium sure saved me from convulsing and ending up at the emergency or dead ! PS always add a good supplement of vitamin b complex 100mg, very helpful when you detox, alcohol prevents your body from absorbing vitamin B. Good luck !! One day at a time  :)""",9.0,69
Tretinoin,Acne,"""My doctor prescribed me this cream called tretinoin .01% cream. I&#039;ve been using this cream for 1 week now and it really dried and peek my skin. I apply moisturizer in the morning but it makes my face looks red and discoloration. But I started to see a little result, it fades the bumps and acne scars on my face ( some of them not all) . After I&#039;ve read the reviews , I think it helped me to be patient , I will stick with it.""",6.0,54
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I have tried 6 different birth controls and have been in Loestrin for almost 5 years now. I love it! It is true, for some women, you will not get a period. I rarely do and have never been pregnant. I never had any symptoms with this birth control and it really controls my extreme cramping! I would recommend this for everyone!""",10.0,1
Canagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Taking Invokana has been a terrible experience for me..Caused a lot of thirst so I drank so much water that my sodium level dropped to dangerous level..I was hospitalized for 5 days until my normal sodium levels could be restored. I also had   burning pain my mouth.  The skin in my mouth became red and soar.I couldn&#039;t eat without pain for days.""",1.0,12
Meclizine,Motion Sickness,"""Took Bonine for a 3 hour flight and it worked great. I get motion sickness very easily and Bonine stopped the nausea and dizziness. I did have some drowsiness, but I will take that over the dizziness and nausea any day.""",9.0,41
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""For anxiety and insomnia was amazed by its effectiveness, first time in many many years I can recall sleeping 8 hours straight, a very pleasant experience, was very refreshed after an 8 hour sleep and this BTW was with taking 1/2 a tablet ..also like that it&#039;s not habit forming will use only when needed .....""",10.0,37
Solu-Medrol,Asthma,"""Great working medication.""",10.0,5
Portia,Birth Control,"""This pill by far cleared up my acne! I&#039;ve been trying different face washes for years, and the thing that worked the most was THIS PILL, which isn&#039;t even a face wash! I experienced no weight gain at all, I was actually hoping for weight gain. Also everyone was talking about how birth control pills helped your breast grow, and with Portia, it just didn&#039;t happen for me. Maybe because it was a low dose. It prevented pregnancy, and I had NO CRAMPS! Wooohoo! My periods were a lot lighter. I actually felt healthy on it!""",9.0,10
Leuprolide,Endometriosis,"""I was on Lupron twice for endometriosis.  The first time I had hot flashes and headaches, after I got off they went away.  The second time I had the same side effects, except when I got off of Lupron the headaches did not go away and turned into migraines.  Now I have had migraines for 16 years since being off of Lupron.  I was never plagued with headaches before Lupron.  My doctor said I always had the trigger for migraines and Lupron flipped the switch on.  If I knew then what I know now, I would have taken a different approach to treating my endometriosis.  Having endometriosis and migraines together was worse.  Now I&#039;m in menopause and going through everything to the nth degree.""",2.0,36
Safyral,,"""This drug did regulate my period, but it also increased my anxiety and sent me to the ER with a massive panic attack. I have always had minor generalized anxiety disorder, but never any panic attacks so severe. They did every test possible to rule out a stroke! If you take this and start to notice an increase in anxiety, I suggest you talk to your doctor.""",2.0,10
Clarithromycin,Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis,"""I have been taking this drug for 1 day now for reoccurring tonsillitis/ pharyngitis/ cough and associated lower respiratory problems such as trouble breathing because of phlegm and what not. I am suffering very bad side affects from this drug, however It is very effective. I am suffering extreme nausea almost straight away from taking it (I&#039;m on it twice a day for a week.) , increased heart rate (120 at resting) palpations, very bad shakes, extreme fatigue, however no muscle pain like other symptoms and will see if I get the nightmares like everyone else also. Very hard on the system but if it gets rid of this infection I will be delighted, will consider coming off the drug if side effects worsen like they are known to.""",8.0,3
Sacubitril / valsartan,Heart Failure,"""Took the 24 mg med and feeling lightheaded and dizzy. Blood pressure dropped to 60 and was sent to ICU for observation for several days. My potassium level went up to 6.9 and lab test results show kidney problems. The new cardiologist put me on Metolazone instead to removed excess fluid on lungs and it worked great! No more shortness of breath and no more swelling on the legs, stomach and no excess fluid on lungs. I advised to take a look at it first and do your research before taking this medication.  Good thing I only took it for 6 weeks but that short time did not gave me good results.""",1.0,54
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""I have been taking 10-20 mg of Propranolol for anxiety and racing heart/high blood pressure. It works well, but is a short acting medicine. I take it twice a day and it works well in combination with my other anti-anxiety medicines.""",9.0,27
Xeljanz XR,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Along with starting XELJANZ XR I&#039;ve changed my entire diet. Taking on this fight to put myself in remission so that I don&#039;t have to live my life with needles, infusions, severe pain, I wanted to find my own path to remove the inflammation, joint pain out of my body. Today has been three successful weeks of living on a plant based diet I&#039;ve discovered ((it&#039;s what we put in our bodies)) that&#039;s got us so sick. You must change your diet today. This medication is working! after trying infusions, injections, 7 different pills a day and I still couldn&#039;t move, enough of that! This is the best I&#039;ve ever felt In four years. This medication and diet have changed my life.""",10.0,0
Fluzone,,"""There was no pain at the injection site.  Both my boyfriend and I received the shot and had close to the same experience, except I have been having extreme vomiting, after 2 weeks of getting the shot.  We both experienced a severe headache starting within 30 minutes of receiving the shot that lasted about a day and a half, followed by severe diarrhea that is still going on, three weeks from the time of injection with nausea.  He is having lots of muscle aches still, while I&#039;m having severe pain up one of my legs near the hip.  Neither of us had problems or sickness before the shot that would indicate it was something other than the shot.""",3.0,2
Jardiance,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started Jardiance 3 months ago.  Just had my first follow-up appointment with my doctor yesterday.  A1c dropped from 8.0 to 6.6, fasting BG dropped from 155 to 104, lost 12 pounds and blood pressure was slightly lower.  No side effects other than urinating more than I used to.  Also drinking more water so I&#039;m sure that&#039;s part of it.  Also taking Metformin but it seemed to stop working after about 6 months so my doctor added Jardiance.  Feel great and couldn&#039;t be happier...25 pounds to go.""",10.0,26
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""this medicine works fairly well, i take the appropriate dosage, no complaints but weight gain.""",5.0,21
Microgestin 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I was on Microgestin for 5 months. Although it solved my original problem of severe cramping (what I thought was ovarian cysts), Microgestin had many side effects for me. I experienced nausea right before periods, depression, anxiety, and extreme mood swings. I was sleeping a lot during the day which caused me to not sleep at night. I am switching to Trinessa and hope it fixes these problems.""",4.0,3
Jublia,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""Have been using Jublia for about 2 months on two small toenails. So far it&#039;s working very well. The new nail doesn&#039;t look perfect, but it looks so much better than before. I had tried several different treatments before this, and none of them worked at all.""",9.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""The patch worked fine until this week. Just recently the patch would start to come off my skin very early. My most recent patch came off 4 days early. What was under the patch is what I am warning you about. My skin was blistered with bubbles, and my skin was raised almost half an inch. It looked as if my skin had a chemical burn from the medication. I slept with some gauze on it and I cleaned it with peroxide. The next day the skin was an open wound and bright red like a burn. It is the most painful thing I&#039;ve felt in a while. The worst part was being rushed to the ER due to a possible blood clot in the lung (horrible chest pains), had CT scans, blood drawn, and IVs placed all over my body. Before this, I had experienced constant fatigue""",2.0,4
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the depo shot for almost 8 years. The first two shots were the toughest to go through, but nothing compared to my regular period. I bled so badly before depo I was wearing a pad and tampon, changing both every hour. Incapacitated by the painful cramps and back pain, mood swings. Between the 3rd shot and now, 7 1/2 years later, no period or mood swings. It&#039;s been amazing. The only time I spot is when I&#039;m getting close to my due date for my next shot. So a friendly reminder.""",10.0,8
Mirabegron,Overactive Bladde,"""I have been on a few meds for Overactive Bladder and they have all had the same intolerable dry mouth.  I have been on this product for a little less than a month and not seen any side effects and my symptoms are better. It is a higher co-pay, but worth the symptom relief!""",10.0,94
Fortesta,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I am a 67 year old male who has suffered from low testosterone for many years. I have been using Fortesta for 2 months, and have seen a remarkable increase in my sex drive, and sense of well being. My penis has increased in size when soft to double it&#039;s previous size. Fortesta is great.""",10.0,39
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""Had back surgery. Disc replacement. Back spine fusion.""",9.0,20
Tramadol,Depression,"""I was given Tramadol about 12 years ago for endometriosis and severe menstrual cramping. It has made me feel so much better overall ..it works wonders for my mood, anxiety, and depression. I am a better person because of this drug. I am motivated, and feel great ..all the time. This has changed my life for the better.""",10.0,87
Taytulla,Birth Control,"""I know this birth control has had some rocky reviews, but I swear when I say it changed my life. After being on birth control for four years I started having a period that wouldn&#039;t stop. I underwent exploratory surgery, tried many different birth controls and nothing was helping or giving us answers as to why. I have severe ovarian cysts that start forming immediately if I am not on birth control, so I have a choice of finding a birth control that works or being in and out of the hospital in severe pain and rupturing cysts. Finally my gynecologist suggest Taytulla. I was skeptical because after trying five different birth controls I was losing hope. Two days after starting Taytulla my constant bleeding stopped.""",10.0,3
Eszopiclone,Insomnia,"""I have been off and on Lunesta 3mg for over 10 years.
The reason I get off of it, I gain a tolerance to it, so I have to try something else so I can get Lunesta out of my system. Usually I get on Valium 10mg or stronger because nothing else works.
I can stay awake for weeks. Yes, weeks. 
My longest time staying awake, 20 days.
Lunesta works for a lot of people, I just have a high tolerance to most medications.""",5.0,31
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had the Implanon put in 6 months after having my son in 09. It didn&#039;t hurt when they put it in just a little sore. After that I let my body get adjusted to it but on down the line my periods were light and only last 3-7 days and I go a whole month without having a period. The only bad part about the birth control is that I have very bad mood swings, and my acne comes and goes and I have gained weight and I go to the gym every night but no changes// uggggh.""",3.0,0
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I have been on Savella 12.5mg for three weeks. The horrible aching in my legs that kept me up at night is gone however the pain in neck and shoulders still there. I also have degenerative osteoarthritis (herniated discs) in my lower back. The one thing I noticed with this medication is that I sleep better at night. So far, only dry mouth is a side effect and this is great since I am very sensitive to many medications.""",4.0,64
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""My insertion  date August 2015  I&#039;ve been bleeding for two months heavy nonstop, I&#039;ve noticed a decrease in my breast milk production  since insertion but no weight gain or loss... Going to hold out another month hoping for change but I&#039;m constantly think about getting it removed... I&#039;m not good with taking pills so I&#039;m hoping for the best""",3.0,0
Triamcinolone,Allergic Reactions,"""My yellow Labrador was given an injection of triamcinolone.  She has been itching and scratching for 12 years.  We needed to get this stopped.  One injection and my pet has her life back and I have mine back as well.  This is truly a wonder drug.  We tried all the usual remedies with no improvement.  The Vet who was a substitute for our regular Vet was a chance encounter.  I praised him for improving my pet.""",10.0,1
Bupropion,Depression,"""I&#039;ve taken Wellbutrin in the past and just recent starting taking it again. I like the way it makes me feel. I have more energy. I&#039;m more awake during the day. I&#039;m happy and I like going to work everyday.""",8.0,91
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I&#039;ve only been taking this for one month for premenstrual dysphoric disorder and haven&#039;t even had my first period on it. So far I have felt generally more level and have found I have more energy. I take it at 10pm so any nausea is whilst I sleep. I have been waking at 5am but slowly things are improving on that front. I used to have joint pain with my PMDD and my knee joints don&#039;t hurt anymore. I have gained 2 pounds but I have also been eating winter comfort food so it could be that! I plan to exercise now my energy is returning so hopefully I can start to lose all my pregnancy weight from 2 pregnancies.  So far so good - actually interested to see if my periods are lighter as they were awful before.""",8.0,13
Clonidine,Opiate Withdrawal,"""After having Catapres given to me at a detox I cannot imagine detoxing without it. Whether detoxing cold turkey or through tapering I would recommend Catapres for anyone who&#039;s going through opiate withdrawal.""",10.0,199
Adderall,ADHD,"""Please be aware of  all side effects before taking this drug. Adderal is highly addictive and it is very likely that 1 taking this drug will continue to do so for a long period of time out of necessity. Its best to slowly decrease the intake of the drug so the withdrawal symptoms are not 2 intense. Taking more than prescribed can lead 2 severe &amp; even life threatening situations. Hallucinations, hearing voices, severe insomnia, &amp; personality changes are inevitable if abused. With that being said, this is a highly effective yet short term solution bc of the dependency factor.  At times the side effects may be so severe that the person taking the drug doesn&#039;t even notice bc they are so happy and focused on everything else.Notice Excessive Movement?""",2.0,25
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""Why I am taking this mediciine: Hormone Regulation, Painful Periods, Painful Ovulation. I do have fibroids but I will consider removing them if they are still a problem after menopause.  I am 45 years old, single mother, work full time, eat healthy, workout 3 to 4 days a week.  No weight gain or sore breasts I have been reading about on here. 


Pros: I think this BC is great. Pain is gone, periods are lighter. I have used the patch and other pills before.


Cons:  I had some slight nausea. Take this with food at breakfast or lunch; and take it WITHIN a consistent time of day everyday.  Be sure to drink your water all day and eat healthy well-balanced meals.

Did it work for me:  Yes. I do not have pain anymore; periods very light,""",9.0,6
Mirena,,"""I&#039;m 35 years old and no children. I had Mirena put in about a month and a half ago. Insertion was not painful. Kind of like pap smear but longer. Little cramps but I thought - was that it? So nothing major there. Just that I&#039;ve been spotting ever since. I feel like it&#039;s getting old but I&#039;m trying to hang in there like my doctor told me. Already had my check up visit and she said everything looks fine. I do think I&#039;m gaining weight. In-between the insertion and check up 5 bounds. Now I feel bloated and fat. But I&#039;m determined to hang in there and see what happens. Overall I would recommend Mirena. The easiness of having birth control for the next 5 years for couple of months of spotting - I&#039;ll take it.""",6.0,0
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I seem to have quite a different experience. The bad things about it is that I have been on my period constantly for 7 months. Everyday. But I also have never had acne, gained weight or anything like that. I have kind of been moody but not too bad. The insertion wasn&#039;t painful at all just a little sore afterwards. The only down fall would be is having a period for that long. It&#039;s horrible. But I&#039;m not pregnant or anything so I recommend it.""",7.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I would NOT recommend this birth control for anyone! My first few days on it were okay, I did not feel any of the symptoms besides a little bit of heavier cramping and more abdominal pain while on my period. However, when my period was over and I tried having sex for the first time with my boyfriend, my vagina didn&#039;t stop burning afterward. It probably lasted all night. Since then, every time I have sex, it&#039;s fine during but afterward is really painful. It burns when I pee, my pH makes me feel gross and sometimes gives a smell, and this lasts for the rest of the day! Trying to have sex a second time is soooo painful, it even becomes so dry down there that it makes it worse. Do not use Nuva Ring!!""",1.0,7
Lastacaft,"Conjunctivitis, Allergic","""Nothing else worked for me. I tried Pataday and Bepreve before and Lastacaft blew it out of the water. Super fast acting and I only use it less than once per day. My doctor loves this and I will stick with it for life. My eyes used to be red and itch all day and now they are clear and comfortable. Love it!""",10.0,14
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on Lexapro for two weeks now and I can definitely say that my life has been so much better. I&#039;m on 10 mg and I take one every day. I haven&#039;t had any negative side effects expect on my first day taking it I felt dizzy and a little spaced out but they subsided by day 3. Lexapro saved my life! I use to cry everyday and think so much but now all of that has stopped. I&#039;m feeling better, sleeping better; life is just better. Give it a try if you have depression/anxiety.""",10.0,120
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This was my first colonoscopy so I have no other prep to base it on but after reading several reviews and getting tips from my friends ..here is my report.My test was Tuesday am.  I ate very lightly Sat and Sun,low fiber,easily digested foods. Monday, I drank gatorade and broth and ate jello. I started the prep at 6 pm (due to work) I put it in the fridge so it was very cold and also added very cold water as suggested. I used a straw to drink it. The taste is pretty bad but with the straw it went quickly.Within 30 minutes it started working. Around 915 pm it finally stopped. I used baby wipes and vaseline as suggested by another reviewer and it really helped. The am prep wasn&#039;t as bad- was only able to do 1/2. The test is a breeze.Good Luck""",8.0,14
Trazodone,Depression,"""I went to sleep but the next day I felt awful a headache and my nausea! Never again!""",1.0,14
Metronidazole,Trichomoniasis,"""I just took my second dose I recommend TAKING THIS PILL ON A FULL STOMACH this will help minimize the side effects. So far I have experienced no side effects of this medication. I don&#039;t feel sick and my stomach is just fine and if possible take the pill and just go to sleep for about 20 to 30 minutes right after taking it. PLEASE TAKE WITH FOOD OR ON A FULL STOMACH !!!""",7.0,5
Diovan HCT,High Blood Pressure,"""I used to take Nifedipine 10 mg plus Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg (twice daily) to reduce my blood pressure. Nifedipine&#039;s effect caused fluctuation of blood pressure each day. A doctor recommend me to replace by taking 5 mg Amlodipine Besylate and 80 mg of Diovan (Valsartan) once each day. I took Metoprolol for couple of years already. The recent changes reveals two things, by stop taking Metoprolol, my heart beat is faster (new 68 and previously about 60) and I felt irregular heart beat. Now I doubt if I should discontinue Metoprolol as this medicine put my heart at ease. """,3.0,15
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been on this birth control For over a year now after discontinuing my old birth control that made me angry ALL THE TIME. Since switching to mononessa I have been back to my normal moods. I haven&#039;t gained any weight from it. My breasts did swell up quite nicely for a good 6 months and now they&#039;re back to normal. I have no pain or cramps (I didn&#039;t have major cramps when I wasn&#039;t using BC however). I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant either and I don&#039;t plan on switching to another!""",10.0,7
Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene,Edema,"""I used to take just hydrochlorothiazide alone, and Maxzide is night and day difference... I take it for first time, and 2 hours later, I lost possibly 5 - 6 pounds of water... I can see my abs again. WOW!

I suffer from fluid retension from uncontrolled Hashimoto&#039;s.""",10.0,40
Levaquin,Sinusitis,"""I&#039;ve taken four doses for a sinus infection.  So far no real improvement, but I&#039;m not worse either.  I&#039;ll wait a few more days before calling the doc. Hope it works for me as it did for all of you.  I was itchy the first night but that went away.""",6.0,8
Relpax,Migraine,"""For me, Relpax is a miracle pill. If I take it at migraine onset, the headache doesn&#039;t get worse. 

Unfortunately, my new insurance doesn&#039;t cover it. Sumatriptan got rid of the headache but turned me into a completely incoherent zombie for about twelve hours. I&#039;ve never been so zonked out on a medication before. And it wasn&#039;t a fun kind of zonked-out. I was drowsy, got dizzy if I stood up for too long, couldn&#039;t focus on work, and couldn&#039;t legally drive a car. Rizatriptan also got rid of the headache and only made me about half as zonked out as the sumatriptan. 

""",10.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""So ive been prescribed Aubra due to some irresponsible decisions. I have been on it for nearly 3 weeks and I have been bleeding ever since I started it. I began taking it the first day of my period and my period normally only lasts 3 to 4 days. Aubra caused it to last 6 days. A few days later I began bleeding slightly and I had to use panty liners for a couple days then it got a bit heavier and now I have to use liners or pads. When I first started taking it, I had terrible mood swings and my period was terrible. I am hoping that it gets better and the bleeding stops. It is uncomfortable and I feel very unclean.""",6.0,3
Pentasa,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""Works fine for me after 1 month using 3 gm daily but side effect was bad . Back and muscle pain. I can&#039;t move from pain.""",6.0,1
Oxycodone,Pain,"""With degenerative bone disease, my lumbar spine shows up &#039;black&#039; in x-rays, and nobody will do another surgery on me. So I&#039;ve been on everything under the sun since 1999, but they all made me too loopy. Then the wonder drug Oxycontin was prescribed to me, and my life was given back. I could clean my house, play with my children basically get off the couch and out of my wheelchair. I can walk now, barely use my cane anymore. I am so sick of the bad press, the drug tests, etc.""",10.0,272
Multivitamin with minerals,Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency,"""Stomach ache 10 to 15 minutes after taking the vitamin. Nausea follows. Subsides after about an hour. Will stop taking it.""",4.0,2
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I just started using Bydureon on 11-30-2012 and this is the first time I have ever had to have an injection, it was easy to mix and inject. So far no side effects and sugar is doing ok. Really have to wait for about 3-4 more weeks for true results but have fingers crossed..I am  52 year old male taking 2 other oral meds and hope to be able to cut back..""",8.0,25
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I was having sex with my boyfriend in the car and he was really rough so the condom broke. We rushed to walgreens and got the Take Action for $30 cause the Black Friday sale was still going (lucky us). This was the first time I ever had to take one of the pills but after I did I immediately felt like my stomach was feeling odd. I was ok until the next morning I woke up with bad cramps. I was supposed to get my period around this time so I guess that could be it but my symptoms have never been that severe. I took it November 26 and I just got my period today. I&#039;ll update and tell you guys how long it lasts.""",7.0,1
Naloxegol,Opioid-Induced Constipation,"""Last year I had both my hips replaced (at 2 separate times) and was prescribed opioids. Within days I had horrible constipation, tried the over the counters first suggested by my surgeon with no relief.  I addressed this with my surgeon during my followup visit and asked him about Movantik, I remember seeing the commercial.  He stated that he never heard of it before, looked it up and gave me a script. Took Movantik the next morning by that evening I had my first bowel moment and felt so much better.  I did experience a little cramping  but I would take that over the constipation any day.  Was only on my opoid for two weeks so stopped the Movantik at the same time.  I was just shocked how my surgeon had never heard of Movantik before.""",8.0,1
Chateal,Birth Control,"""DO NOT EVER TAKE THIS MEDICATION! I&#039;ve been on this for two weeks &amp; its been two weeks of HELL! My anxiety is through the roof, I&#039;m overly emotional &amp; cry all the time. (No suicidal thoughts though) This pill will make you feel like you have food poisoning or the stomach flu or something. I have headaches, dizziness, an indigestion/heartburn type feeling -- I just have this bizarre feeling near my upper stomach/diaphragm, I can&#039;t even describe it. I&#039;m constantly gassy whether its through burping or passing gas, stomach cramps &amp; pain, back pain down in &amp; near my pelvis, pain in my lower right abdomen. No appetite. The side effects are worse when I&#039;m at work which makes it very hard to stay at work. Wicked nausea!""",1.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Due to a blod clot history in my family I can&#039;t take hormones.....thus the Mirena IUD was recommend to help deal with my heavy non stop bleeding. I had it put in 2 months ago.  The bleeding is not gushing anymore but I am still bleeding every single day, non stop. Such a drag. I still have cramps. I am moody and sore and feel like crap. I hate it! I want to take it out tomorrow but then what if the hemorrhaging comes back? Stuck between a rock and a hard place.  It all sucks.""",1.0,22
Bupropion,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been taking bupropion for 5 weeks now and I am SO thankful! Teaching high school was becoming almost impossible. Try dealing with a room full of teenagers all day long when you are depressed, have no energy, no motivation and can&#039;t think straight. And I&#039;d come home too tired and achy to exercise. I didn&#039;t even know how bad it was till I started feeling normal again. Now I can think straight, I have energy, faith in myself and no more muscle aches. And NO side effects. (well one little one- less appetite so I don&#039;t bother to cook dinner for myself regularly anymore). I just feel like me again! I am so grateful!""",10.0,105
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""I have had  sleep problems for years.  Temazepam is a tremendous help to me.  Lack of sleep causes far worse side effects for me than this drug does.  My doctor prescribed 15 mg temazepam after other, apparently more preferred medications, failed to work.  I empty about a third of the capsule, as 10 mg seems adequate for me but is unavailable in generic.  I generally have no trouble falling to sleep but wake, wide awake, between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m.  That is when I take temazepam and I fall back to sleep within 20 minutes.  For me it becomes less effective after about 2 weeks use, so I skip a night and then it is once again effective.  My only side effect is some morning grogginess, but it subsides after my one cup of coffee.""",9.0,21
Amitriptyline,Persistent Depressive Disorde,"""I was taking an SSRI antidepressant and other depression medicines but they didn&#039;t work. I started taking this and felt way better than I did before. I&#039;ve been taking it for a while and got used to the sedating side effects and it&#039;s helped me from the first time I took it.""",9.0,53
Uceris,Ulcerative Colitis,"""Only took 2 days&#039; worth of budesonIde due to onset of excruciating headache, nausea, vomiting.""",1.0,2
Vyvanse,Binge Eating Disorde,"""I have suffered silently for about 35 years with Binge eating disorder (BED).  My weight has gone up and down but in 2015 I lost 45 lbs.(was having health issues) to reach my current weight of 130.  But I struggled to keep it off.  At the same time I was having difficulty concentrating and completing tasks.  My Dr. thought I had ADD and prescribed vyvanse.  It helped with those symptoms BUT the real surprise came when I no longer was obsessed with food.  I didn&#039;t even know it was prescribed for BED!  It is  life changing for me.  A miracle really.  I even sleep better at night.  I had few episodes of a panicked feeling initially but they have gone away.  I feel normal now and my only fear is that someday it will be taken off the market.""",10.0,9
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I had not slept more than three hours a night for three years due to bipolar, anxiety and depression , aggravated by life problems. This medication at 25 mg lets me sleep 8 to 10 hours but only if I take it right before turning out the light and only of it&#039;s quiet and everyone else is in bed. Otherwise it doesn&#039;t work, I don&#039;t sleep and I spend the next day &quot;hungover.&quot; So get ready for bed, read your book, 
 close your door, take the pill and enjoy. It&#039;s changed my life and given me a new chance.""",7.0,21
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Lexapro has saved my life and my marriage.  I had been depressed since I was very young and was told that antidepressants weren&#039;t an option while growing up.  Finally when I got married and realized that depression was going to ruin my marriage, my husband and I decided to try medication.  I am not big on taking medication unless you absolutely have to, but I felt there was no other option.  Man, am I glad I did!!  The initial side effects were pretty hard to deal with, but after that I felt great.  I take 10 mg every day at 1pm.  I have found that is the best time for me.  It has absolutely changed my life.""",10.0,50
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""Ive been on Buspar for about 6 months or so for anxiety. I first started off taking 5 mg 2 times a day. Then went to 10 mg 2 times a day.
Lately I have a I do not care attitude! This is not me. 
I see my doctor tomorrow. I think I would rather be on the lower dose and still have some anxiety and care....rather than the I do not care attitude""",7.0,10
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""Today was my first day on this medication (30mg). I am 27 year old female, diagnosed at 14 with ADHD. I was prescribes dexies when diagnosed and because of the strength of the narcotic, I wasn&#039;t able to continue them and chose to find alternative ways to deal with my ADHD. As a full time university student and a single mother, I find it difficult to stay focused and keep up with my daily routine. I felt completely overwhelmed recently to the point I would procrastinate and nothing would get done. That in itself caused me anxiety. It was triggered because of that fact I am dealing with a custody battle and that issue has consumed my attention, and felt because of that I was unable to do the things I needed to accomplish. So far so good.""",7.0,10
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""WORST PILL. Went on it for around 5 months and it made my life a living hell. Almost immediately, I experienced an annoying, impossible to get rid of weight gain. Went from a B cup to a D/DD cup, depending on the time of the month. I also experienced some serious bloating around my stomach and could not get rid of it. Around the same time, I also became incredibly moody. As the months went on, this only got worse. Along with my moodiness, I became anxious, depressed and found that my libido had disappeared completely. Ultimately, I felt as if I had become a different person completely and decided to toss my remaining packs. While my weight and mood went back to normal, my libido took forever to reappear and I still feel it&#039;s not the same.""",1.0,14
Copper,Birth Control,"""I am a 21 year old, no children. The insertion was mildly uncomfortable, but with labour breathing techniques, bearable. I had spotting for a week after the insertion. My period for the first year was very heavy, up to 15 days. Cramping was mild throughout. After one year my period has calmed down and is now back to the 7 days as before I had the IUD. No other side effects. I would definitely recommend the Paragard to anyone who wants hormonal free IUD. But be prepared for the heavy periods, as it takes time for the IUD to settle in your uterus. I was close to giving up but finally my period has returned to normal and boy am I happy.""",9.0,12
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was suffering from generalized anxiety disorder with some panic.  It was a miserable situation and although I gutted it out for many years, I finally decided to try meds.  My doctor prescribed Prozac, 10 mg initially.  I&#039;m not going to lie, those first couple of weeks were rough.  It actually made me MORE anxious and pretty jittery. Sleep was not restful. But then just about the time I was going to give up (2-3 weeks into it) and try something else, I started feeling better.  Eventually, I felt a LOT better.  I now take 20 mg/daily and I feel like I got my life back.  I don&#039;t think I realized how small my life had become until the anxiety abated.  For someone who can gut out the initial few weeks, it is so worth it.""",9.0,48
Librium,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""Had been drinking in excess of of 15-20 cans of beer a day, for as long as can remember, no appetite, losing weight and throwing up every morning. Went through DT&#039;s last year - horrendous - sweats, shakes, hallucinations, had Librium, but too little too late and fell off the wagon very quickly. Finally had enough and went to see my doctor with the support of my wife, have been on a reducing dose of Libruim for a week now and never felt better, eating well, sleeping well, not throwing up every day and feeling more positive than I have for a long time. Drinking flavoured water and feeling good, I am going to concentrate on getting fit. Thanks to family, friends and GP for help and support.""",10.0,142
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been taking Lexapro for 2 months now for depression and panic attacks, which seem to come from nowhere (and I&#039;ve never truly understood how scary a panic attack could be until that moment). It has helped me tremendously! Suddenly this last week the side effects which had seemed to taper, have returned. I have the addition of a headache (which I did not have in the beginning) and irritability. I&#039;m also noticeably more tired than I was before. I am now taking the Lexapro in the evening instead of in the morning to help with sleep - but am curious if it is normal to have the side effects go in waves? It seemed as if they were mostly gone except for the lethargy, now they are increasing.""",9.0,52
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I&#039;m very confused about my experience on Yaz.  Had no initial breakout and my skin was improving up until about a month and half ago. There were minor breakouts every now and then though. Yet lately (after 7 and half months) my skin has been breaking out constantly. Big pimples mostly along my chin and jawline but few on my lip and cheeks too. I&#039;m going to see my GP as soon as possible to see whether this is just a random flare up or whether Yaz is just not for me. I suppose it works differently for everyone.""",6.0,11
Cefdinir,Otitis Media,"""My son has taken this before and it worked fine.  My 17 month old daughter was just prescribed this after amoxicillin didn&#039;t take care of her ear infection.  After 4 days, her gums swelled up really bad, became bright red and then started bleeding on the 5 day. She also developed diarrhea.  I immediately took her back and they put her on Zithromax.  I think we are finally on something that will work for her.  My son can take this medication, but my daughter can&#039;t.""",5.0,14
Propranolol,Migraine Prevention,"""I have had bad headaches for years, and I have taken Maxalt for many years to alleviate.  My headaches became worse and daily.  I was taking the Maxalt quite often (breaking the pills in half).  I read about the overuse rebound headaches and went back to Dr.  When I told him that the Maxalt worked well and very quickly for me, he looked at me and said &quot;you are having vascular headaches&quot;.  He prescribed the Propranolol and my life changed in about a week.  I can actually say, I no longer even know how often I have a headache, it is hardly ever now.  I just regret that he did not put me on this 20 years ago.  He said his mother used it, so apparently it has been around for quite awhile.""",10.0,24
Larin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""EXTREME fatigue and weight gain, loss of period, sore breasts, nasuea.  I started taking pill and couldn&#039;t get enough sleep after 8- 10 hours of sleep I would need a morning nap for after dropping children at school - sometimes for 2 hours.  Legs felt heavy.  Gave it a try for 2.5 months and couldn&#039;t stand it any longer.  I&#039;ve been off the pil for a week and feel completely normal again- thank goodness. I had an minena IUD with hormones  for 5 years and believe that was giving me fatigue as well as it was slightly infected-  but at that stage I had a series of life challenges that could have accounted fatigue too.  It seems additional hormones do no suit me. Previous Oral birth control gave me severe depression.  Still searching.""",1.0,2
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Don&#039;t try it, withdrawal is horrible. 5 days, no relief.""",1.0,9
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This was not as bad as I thought it would be, although, I still have one more dose to go.  The key for me was using super cold ice water to mix it, use two straws at the back of my tongue, holding my nose and only stopping when I needed a breath.  I was able to down it pretty fast.  It took about 45 minutes for my first movement and it was almost like a normal stool, then nothing else for like 20 minutes, then (hang on it&#039;s about to get real) it was like pee.  This has lasted for about 4 hours for me.  I&#039;m hoping this stops soon so I can sleep a little before I start the 2nd dose at 2:30am. I wonder if it&#039;s possible to sleep on the toilet?""",9.0,17
Depakote,Mania,"""So glad I had the opportunity to read how others feel about Depakote.  I have used Depakote for 8 years now for the manic side of bipolar disorder.  I have not had one manic episode since on the medication.  Great right?  I also feel as though the past 8 years of my life have slipped by and are a bit of a blur.  I was an artist, graphic designer, and had a sense of humor.  Now I feel like a numb hermit who continues to stay on this medication because she doesnt want another manic episode.""",4.0,86
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on this pill for a month and I have had my period 3 times, get headaches, cramps and worst of all its dried up breast milk which is why I went on the mini pill to avoid it. I get less than half an ounce when I used to get 4 oz. And I&#039;ve gained about 8-10 lbs in a month, overall not good for breastfeeding moms.""",3.0,13
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""This is my second time having chlamydia, I&#039;ve taken the two pills, and once again I am stuck on the toilet!!! but I recommend this pill, yes the day you take it, your stomach will be awful): but it&#039;s so worth it, a huge weight is lifted off my shoulders now that I don&#039;t have chlamydia.""",10.0,8
Effexor XR,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""My 1st anxiety attack was in 2000 I didn&#039;t know what was going on then I saw my doctor and said I had an anxiety attack he placed me on Effexor XR 37.5 mg for 2 weeks then 75 mg after that. I was on it for 14 years then I got off all medication only took Xanax 1 mg. when needed. I lost my job about 5 mo. ago &amp; now having severe anxiety attacks even when I wake up!! I get sweaty, chills, diarrhea, and rapid hear beat. I went to see my doctor he put me back on Effexor 37.5 mg &amp; I&#039;m on day 4 but still having attacks. I hope this gets into my system &amp; soon because it helped me before and I know it will again. No one knows why I get them but I&#039;ve tried hypnosis, etc . &amp; nothing helps they keep on coming. Plus going to menopause doesn&#039;t help""",9.0,56
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""While Vyvanse worked relatively well for my ADHD symptoms, it did not last nearly as long as advertised. It only lasted about seven hours at best.""",3.0,25
Cylert,ADHD,"""I started on Cylert in 1990 and my brain activity took off.  I was concentrating better, I wasn&#039;t as nervous as I used to be. I stopped taking it because my doctor moved from one location to out of state.  I figured I&#039;d give it a try without it.  I went back on it in 1998 for a period of time and felt as I did back in the early 1990s.  I now cannot get it because of hepatic problems, but I am willing to keep taking it because it is and was the best ADD medication I have ever had.  I am very upset and sorry for all of us who do not use it anymore and there are no more alternatives closest to Cylert.  Maybe one day there will be, but until then, with all of the medications I have tried, my mind will continue to spin and constantly be on run.""",10.0,14
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""No noticeable adverse effects despite allergy to penicillin.  Works well for me, and quickly. Have taken with food, without food, sleeping immediately after, with no more severe issues than mild heartburn.""",9.0,16
Doryx,Acne,"""My dermatologist put me on Doryx a couple months back. My acne was bad, inflamed and painful all over my cheeks. I took half the pill once a day and at first it made my skin dry out. But my acne disappeared within a week and a half. Afterwards I stopped using it. Then noticed my skin breaking out again. So I&#039;m back on it again and it has settled my skin. I quit eating dairy as well while taking it and I have yet to have a breakout. I now take it every other day as it dries out the skin all over my body. But totally worth the results !!""",9.0,20
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I had to take Plan B 2 times and I&#039;m also 168, slightly above the &quot;weight limit&quot;. I should&#039;ve learned the first time but of course, didn&#039;t think it was going to happen again.  I didn&#039;t get any side effects other than swollen boobs the first time and began spotting a week later for 2 days before starting my period. The second time, I immediately got intense stomach cramping after taking it and then fell asleep for 3 hours. I spent the next 9 days stressed &amp; crying, thinking my period wouldn&#039;t come. I had cramping in what felt like my ovaries every night, so I&#039;d think my period was coming, it didn&#039;t. On the 9th day, a full on period. This a very necessary medication but please, don&#039;t put yourself in a situation where you&#039;d have to take it.""",8.0,14
Risperdal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was taking Seroquel XR for 5 months and was doing fine.  Then my insurance switched me to Risperdal and I don&#039;t like it one bit.  It doesn&#039;t do anything for me.  I&#039;m going back to the way I was before the Seroquel.""",3.0,23
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""I just switched to Prozac and it is a life changer! I am no longer tired and my anxiety is controlled.  Day 4 for now, and I feel 100% better than a month ago....""",9.0,95
Penciclovir,Cold Sores,"""I&#039;m only 16 but I&#039;ve been getting cold sores since I was about 1 1/2 years old. I used to get them about at least once every two months but now that I&#039;m getting older I get them at least twice a year. I&#039;ve had so many troubles treating mine with medication and have tried everything!! When i get them I get them EVERYWHERE, I even have intense scar tissue on my chin from previous infections. Usually I let it takes it&#039;s natural course as medicines only seem to make it more painful. But my doctor prescribed Denavir and I tried it and at first I was skeptical, I had intense pain at application, but 10 minutes later the swelling was completely gone and had NO pain. I use it more as a pain reliever than anything else honestly.""",10.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""After being on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for only a few days I noticed I had gained 2-3 pounds. As I was told by my doctor that this is a normal side effect and would go away in time, I tried not to panic. Considering I am a very active person, I own a horse and I compete in hunter jumpers and ride 5-6 days a week, I figured the weight gain would be temporary. However, after being on it for 3 months I had gained 15 pounds, was breaking out on and off, like a prepubescent teenager. No matter what I did I couldn%u2019t drop the 15 pounds. """,1.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""After I ceased breastfeeding my daughter I needed a more practical birth control. I have always suffered anxiety about remembering to take a pill, especially when breastfeeding and using the mini pill which needed to be taken at exactly the same time daily. The patch ticks all the boxes. Easy to use. I have had one fall off during a high intensity swim, so I recommend getting spares just in case.
AS A WARNING - When I first started the patch I bled heavily for about 30 days non-stop. I was even prescribed medication to help with this. Since it stopped, the heavy continuous bleeding hasn&#039;t returned and my periods are only 4-5 days long on my patch free week. Also, I get strong food cravings around my patch change days perhaps a coincidence.""",9.0,6
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I will start off by saying it did cause weight gain. My clothes fit the same but the number on the scale went up about 7-10 pounds depending on the day. I cannot say this is solely because the drug- I think I can safely say that this is because my pain has improved so drastically that I have appetite again. I can keep the weight off if I really want to, but I am not overweight and I am content with my appetite finally being back after years of struggles that I don&#039;t think it&#039;s a problem. Regardless, I have been on lyrica for almost a year now. It has drastically improved my nerve pain, joint stiffness and swelling (along with a gallon of water a day), appetite, energy, and sleep. I am not pain free but no fibromyalgia patient truly ever is pain free but my pain has gone from an average of 8-9 down to a 4-5 on my good days. My flare ups are far less frequent and I only experience them once every two or so months which is a huge improvement over every other week. The length of the flare ups is also shortened from 3-5 days down to 2 days maximum. At the beginning of taking the medicine I was slightly drowsy but nothing dangerous. I only take it once a day and I am trying to keep it that way to avoid moving up to 2 doses a day. Lyrica is my miracle drug and has definitely given me my life back. My biggest complaint is the cost and insurance but it could be worse. It costs me $2 a day to feel normal again.""",9.0,48
Brexpiprazole,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have been on Rexulti .5mg now for over a month. I suffer from major depression and ptsd. I have tried over 30 different medications over the last 15 years and have either had no relief or terrible side effects. I also take 100mg of Zoloft. I no longer feel empty inside, I feel like I have some hope. I do have vivid dreams but I can handle that if it makes me feel so much better during the day. After many many years I may finally have gotten the right combo of meds. Good luck to all""",8.0,75
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""Wish my parents would have figured this out for me when I was in School. I found out Vyvanse really helps me with my attention problems (focusing mainly). I have been taking Vyvanse for 1 year now and I&#039;m 43. My daughter who has had attention with focusing since 2nd grade struggled all the way through high school with no medicine to help. She started college 1 year ago (when we both started taking Vyvanse) and she now is enjoying college with excellent grades even winning awards for student of the quarter and being selected for some honor club! Oh by the way in high school she was making c,d and f&#039;s and dropped out her senior year but did get her GED. She says she never new she was smart but now realizes she just couldn&#039;t pay attention.""",8.0,14
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""This was the second BC pill I&#039;ve ever been put on and my experience has been amazing ... once I let my body adjust to the pill. At first I experience an almost three week period. However, now I don&#039;t really even get any period and I am asymptomatic. I had horrid cramps and really bad PMS (PMDD) and it&#039;s all gone now. :) I&#039;m so happy!""",9.0,5
Solodyn,Acne,"""I had really bad breakouts going into college. I took Solodyn paired with a topical called Ziana. I was really skeptical because I didn&#039;t notice any changes in the first 4-6 week trial period, but it really helped me clear up after about 3 months. I&#039;m mostly left with blemishes now which have not really improved since my breakouts stopped. I&#039;ve been on Solodyn for six months now, but I think I&#039;m going to stop because my acne feels controlled.""",7.0,24
Tri-Sprintec,Acne,"""I took this pill for 3 months, and I got acne after 6 days of the first pack. It never cleared up completely until after I stopped taking the pill. It would clear up a little during the placebo week. I&#039;ve never had a problem with hormonal acne, and I broke out over my shoulders, and chin significantly. It was extremely embarrassing,""",5.0,0
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on micronor for about 4 months, the first 3 months were perfect getting my period roughly a month apart at a time. This past month it seems I have gotten my period every other week! Which is annoying!! My MD said it may take around 3 months to regulate my cycle but it seems my body is doing the opposite. Frustrated because I smoke and this birth control was the safest option for me. Looks like things have to change. """,4.0,8
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I just want to know why this type of bc does not come in a generic form?! It is &gt;100$ a month without insurance, many insurance companies will not cover brand name medications, and the prescribing company Allergan does not offer a generic form. This would make it significantly cheaper... As an RN I understand the health implications of estrogen/hormone therapy, i.e. blood clots, cancer, emotional instability, weight gain, etc... This is truly the lowest form of bc out there 10 mcg (10 micrograms). Most bc is prescribed in miligrams, 1mg= 1,000 mcg. It&#039;s like the prescribing companies want women to be at risk... Sorry, rant over.
In terms of side effects and overall satisfaction, I am happy other than the price tag.""",7.0,6
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Birth Control,"""I switched from Yaz to Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and I&#039;ve been on it for almost three years. I liked it for the most part, my period was very predictable every month with minor pain-no mood swings or weight gain. I do get yeast infections more often than I ever have before though and I did get breast tenderness from time to time. I have now been off it for almost three weeks because my hands and feet have been swelling up. I&#039;ve been tested for everything and so far all my blood work has come back negative so the only culprit at this moment is the Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. """,5.0,5
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I started Apri a year and 4 months ago. When I first started, I was 175. I&#039;m currently 210. My appetite has increased tremendously. It doesn&#039;t make me very moody, although I was depressed for a couple of months (maybe that could have been due to school). I&#039;ve missed as many as 3 days and was still fine. My sex drive has decreased just a little, but nothing too major. My cycle is very regular and only lasts 3-4 days. I cramp, but not every cycle. Overall, it&#039;s decent.""",8.0,3
Remeron,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medication for approximately 3 years now.  For all who are upset with the weight gain and sleepiness, it doesn&#039;t last forever.  I think I gained about 10-15 lbs in my first few months, but I&#039;ve managed to lose it all.  Now I am only sleepy right after I take it (at bedtime) and I wake up feeling rested without the hangover.  It&#039;s definitely levelled off my depression, and I feel normal.  If you can get past the first few weeks, this medication is a life saver.  I truly forgot that this medication even has side effects, since I&#039;ve been on it so long.  Also, I tried the SSRI/SNRI route first.  On Zoloft, I would&#039;ve made a great cast member for the Walking Dead.  I&#039;ve never felt more like a zombie. Remeron is the best!""",9.0,124
Ciprofloxacin,Sinusitis,"""Took first dose and started feeling better after 4 hours. Then my forearm began to ache. I read all of the side effects, do and don&#039;ts. Drank 66 oz of water cut the dairy and out comes the mucus. Voice is back post nasal drip slowed tremendously. Day 2 diarrhea no pain though""",10.0,23
Mononessa,Birth Control,"""I switched to this BC based on the recommendation from my Dr; I was looking for a contraceptive that would help with my acne. My previous bc made me hormonal and emotional, as in all of my emotions were on the extremes and I also experienced heightened anxiety and depression. After switching to this brand I saw an evening out of my emotions and anxiety gradually as my body got used to the switch. I didn&#039;t experience any negative side effects at first, but over time as my body has gotten used to the bc I started to gain weight and my emotions are starting to become touchy again, especially during my period. Considering I got this for my acne, I&#039;ve only noticed a slight difference, but that may also be due to other changes I have made.""",7.0,0
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I have spinal stenosis, my spine is cracked on both sides of my spine as well as a bulging disc  pushing on the cracks, Fibromyalgia and some form of arthritis.  Lyrica packed on the pounds, blurred vision, constantly tired , my body aches more when I take lyrica. I use cannibis oil CBD form it helps with inflammation , it sure helps considerably better with no side effects! The cbd form does NOT get you &lsquo;stoned, high, or buzzed&rsquo; it removes the pain. I am extremely grateful for my Cannibis oil, the effects last longer then lyrica tooo! I can enjoy my grandkids again!""",3.0,17
Magnesium hydroxide,Constipation,"""I am 23 years old and have suffered from stomach issues and constipation most of my life. In the past several years, I have struggled with IBS-C and have really bad constipation during my flares. I have tried just about everything to relieve my constipation specifically prunes,  miralax, Metamucil, extra fruits/veggies, and lots of water. Nothing seemed to help and I was getting frustrated! Finally I was at the store buying some Gas-X, when I came across Milk of Magnesia and called my mom to see what she thought. I ended up buying it and took the 2 tablespoon dose at night with an 8oz glass of water and went to bed. I did feel the gas and my stomach rumbled all night but no action until I got up and ate. It definitely cleared me out!!""",9.0,0
Seroquel,Insomnia,"""I was prescribed 75mg of Seroquel for insomnia. It worked like a charm, for about the first week. Then it made me sleep too much. I was sleeping 12-14 hours a day and was still waking up groggy. As well as gaining around 25 pounds in a matter of 2 months my physician and I both decided that it would be better to stop taking it. But I still will keep the rest of the medicine I have just in case there are one of those nights that I can absolutely not sleep. Great medicine, just not for me.""",8.0,20
Baclofen,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""I have been taking this medication and have abstained from alcohol for over a year!""",10.0,41
Ultram,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Tramadol has been very effective for my severe restless legs syndrome. However the body does seem to build tolerancce so you must increase dose from time to time. The withdrawal effects are quite severe. I found that a slow withdrawal helps ease the discomfort. I have also been on Neurontin in the past and had good results for several years but the effectiveness seems to lessen over time and increasing the dose did not help. """,7.0,20
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Birth Control,"""This is an awful birth control. I was switched to it because my last birth control was very low dose and mainly for my acne, not pregnancy prevention. I am a gym junkie and eat super healthy but still gained so much weight on my hips and stomach. I was so exhausted I would fall asleep driving, and take daily naps - I have never been like that and have always had lots of energy. My face exploded with acne which hasn&#039;t happened to me in years. Not to mention I spotted every week before my period. Sometimes two weeks before. Overall this has done me no good. Do not recommend at all.""",1.0,1
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I have been addicted for 10  years. With Suboxone I am sober in a word. I go to work and I function. I feel as if my life has been changed.""",10.0,35
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""OK if you are considering getting an IUD inserted &amp; are scared,don&#039;t be!  All of these women are putting out horror stories! I am 23,never had kids, and I&#039;ve only received a pap once! Insertion is not as painful as everyone says! Yes it hurt, but was it was completely bearable. It was a sharp pain &amp; some pressure for about 2 mins. I got it on on Monday &amp; it&#039;s Wednesday &amp; all I can say is I&#039;ve stopped my terrible bleeding ! I did bleed the first day &amp; have cramps &amp; I&#039;m currently still a bit crampy but I also have stomach issues so I&#039;m more sensitive than most! It&#039;s not that bad! Of course getting something inserted in your uterus isn&#039;t a day at the park, but its not like you&#039;re going to die of pain! Its a few days of not being comfortable for 5 years of worry free BC!""",8.0,10
Eflornithine,Hirsutism,"""I dont have PCOS however i have horrid dark and very coarse hair on my chin and under it since I was a teenager. I have to shave every day,being a woman it is such a horrible feeling. I feel embarassed in bright sunshine and dread the summer months. I have had lazer, and didnt work. I thought nothing would help so i got the courage to go to my doctor who perscribed me Vaniqua one week ago today. I dont want to jinx it but i think its starting to work already. I usually shave in the morning and by nighttime in bed i can usually feel the stubble through again but the past few nights its been smooth with a small bit through in the morning. Its still bumpy underneath but its only been a week so im hoping it keeps working! Will update again soon""",9.0,28
Imiquimod,Basal Cell Carcinoma,"""This is awful, the burning is terrible! !""",3.0,18
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""Meh....still anxious and climbing the walls.""",2.0,17
Vivaglobin,Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome,"""I am 41 year old female, have been taking Vivaglobin for about 3 years now after immunoglobulin treatments weren&#039;t possible due to my veins couldn&#039;t take it anymore. I feel so much better since the treatments. I admit, I hate the idea of poking myself 3 times a week, but I can&#039;t rave about it enough. I went through most of my life a sick person, and thought I was a hypochondriac. I would hate to see if I couldn&#039;t take it anymore, I am so much more healthier.  Thanks to all those donations of blood, in order to make this wonderful drug.""",10.0,4
Paxil,Anxiety,"""This pill has changed my life. I had no idea how bad I suffered from anxiety until I started taking this. I take 20mg a day and after a month I noticed a huge change. It&#039;s been 2 months now and I feel like myself again. I&#039;m so glad I decided to see my doctor and get help. I can&#039;t believe I lived for so long being so miserable. I have so much fun now doing things I couldn&#039;t do when dealing with my anxiety. I love going out and meeting new people when before I could barely leave the house to grab the mail without having crazy fears. I am able to talk about my anxiety openly to anyone now too which is a huge change. The only problem I have is sleeping, which my doctor had to prescribe another drug for that.""",9.0,78
Citalopram,Bipolar Disorde,"""It&#039;s worked well with Topamax and if needed Xanax. The best combination. Since I was diagnosed bipolar at 15. Withdrawals are bad if I forget to take it.""",9.0,11
Implanon,Birth Control,"""At first when I got the implant in I loved it, but after giving it the full 3 years I have got it taken out and am so glad. I had constant mood swings, weight gain, constantly on my period, terrible headaches and awful cramp. I would constantly think it would get better and give it chance after chance but it just kept getting worse. It made me into a complete different person, I got my implant taken out today and already feel calmer and happier. Wouldn&#039;t recommended it at all.""",2.0,4
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I started Latuda in 2014 which was the first time I had ever heard of it. I was given it because of my horrible bipolar depression and auditory hallucinations I believe it was 60 or 80 mg. It worked really well. My depression was getting better and everything was going on the right path. Than I started hearing things again so they increased my dose to 120 mg. I never heard anything again. I was always very unmotivated and tired lifeless so to say. Then I moved states and they wouldn&#039;t give me the 120 mg so they put me on 80 mg. I was terrified voices would come back but they never did. I had energy, motivation to do things, it was awesome! I have tried multiple like abilify, seroquel, but those literally knock me out since I am not manic.""",10.0,34
Ventolin,"COPD, Maintenance","""It works.""",8.0,27
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""Not sure if I like this drug, one pill and have a raspy voice already.""",2.0,27
Adapalene,Acne,"""I had clear skin all the way up to junior year. I became stressed out due to the work load and decided to buy products that contained chemicals such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. I even purchased a system, but I believe that it dried out my skin and produced an oil flare up. My acne was considerably worse after 30 days. I got cystic pimples. 

I finally convinced my parents to seek me a dermatologist. I was prescribed Differin lotion (0.3% adapalene) along with minocycline 100mg, twice a day. I wash my face now with Purpose gentle cleansing car. The first week I only used Differin because my insurance had not cleared Minocycline yet. I saw significant improvement. Almost my 3rd month and breakouts have ceased.""",9.0,34
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 16 and I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome about 2 weeks ago. I was basically not getting my period. My pediatrician recommended Beyaz to control my Hormone level and some other things. I was skeptical about taking Birth control because of side effects such as depression and weight gain. I tend to be a very happy and energetic person and honestly I was scared to lose that, I was VERY SURPRISED THOUGH, Beyaz hasn&#039;t changed my mood at all, I haven&#039;t gained weight and overall I feel fine! Except for its made me TIRED. I work around that though and its no big deal. As for acne, Beyaz controls it amazingly. So far THANK YOU BEYAZ! You&#039;re really helping my future.""",8.0,29
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Only lasted 2 weeks at the lowest dose, stopped because the side effects were so intolerable.  Took in the evening, but still had trouble staying awake during the day, and felt like a total zombie when I did.  May have given this a couple more weeks to see if it would have worn off had I not gained 15 lbs. as well (with no appetite change - I wasn&#039;t awake long enough to eat more!). I was already 35lbs overweight from meds as it was, &amp; when I med chunks me up, it doesn&#039;t stop.  
Only reason it gets 2 stars is that it kicked my chronic insomnia&#039;s butt.""",1.0,14
Ambien,Insomnia,"""Knocked out within 5 minutes. Woke up 3 hours later; lights still on and found my book on the floor. The next day I had memory loss and felt confused. I tried them 3 times with the same experience, than I returned them to the pharmacy. Maybe I""",1.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the pill for almost a month since July 2nd and I schudeuled an appointment with my OBGYN today due to this contraceptive cause lots of bleeding. I started on the first day I bleed from my last period and it&#039;s July 28th and I am currently still on my period. My doctor prescribed me Lo Loestrin now and I hope it helps me out. But with Lutera it was a horrible experience, Lots of headaches, low sex drive, MANY mood swings/depression. I got into many many arguments with my boyfriend this month and I had my relationship in danger!""",4.0,3
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I just turned 22 and I took a course of Clarus back in high school when I was 15/16. In terms of REDUCING acne it worked very well. I used to have severe acne with large cysts mainly on my back and face. To this day I still get acne, occasionally small-medium cysts, so it didn&#039;t make me acne free. This medication can be very destructive to some, including myself in that It made me very depressed throughout high school and up until maybe a year or two ago. I have chronic dry nose problems, often blood in my kleenex due to this. I&#039;m also left with permanent scars all along my face and back from how severe the swelling is in the first few months. Overall it got rid of my bad acne but left me with horrible side effects that Im left to deal with""",6.0,0
Dupixent,Atopic Dermatitis,"""I&rsquo;ve been taking dupixent a little over one month now and it&rsquo;s already improving my life.  3-4 days in I already felt less reactive.  2 weeks in my hives were gone and my scalp and back were clear.  3 weeks in my skin feels soft again in most places and my hands a significantly less reactive (one of my worst spots). 4 weeks in I have some facial dryness, one spot in my chest, and still a little reactive spots on my hands (no longer itching me to death).  Can&rsquo;t wait to see what two more months does.

I am so thankful for this medicine.  It&rsquo;s a life changing experience. I&rsquo;ve suffered severely the last 5 years as well as my childhood.  So pleased to know that I may not have to live in daily misery.""",10.0,4
Concerta,ADHD,"""My 10 year old was prescribed Concerta after having an allergic reaction to Adderal. Well this was not much better. He was nauseous and dizzy and his resting heart rate was 160. He only took 1 dose, and he will not be taking any more. Awful stuff""",1.0,12
Cefixime,Bladder Infection,"""While this medication cured my UTI it left me with debilitating c-diff. Horrible situation. Beware and ask questions. Maybe another medication had fewer risks. I don&#039;t know...but I will certainly be asking more questions if I am ever prescribed anything again.""",1.0,3
Viibryd,Depression,"""I went to my Doctor with main concern being sex drive. He suggested I&#039;m probably very stressed. And I was, I have two small children. Welbutrin helped my sex drive, I quit stress smoking, and it suppressed my appetite. I just felt really unstable, and was lashing out. I took it for a couple of months then asked to change. I was given Viibryd. I was given 10mg the first week, 20 the second week, 40 the third. Everything was great until I started taking the 40mg. I took it for two days. During those two days I started having panic attacks that I had never experienced before. I thought I was losing my mind! I went back down to 20mg and things got back to normal and I love it! I did experience diarrhea for a while, I&#039;m not sure if it was related.""",7.0,89
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""There are more positives for me than negatives. I have little to no PMS (used to have lots of cramps, bloating, moodiness, fatigue, breakouts, breast tenderness). Almost none of that now. Periods much lighter and shorter. Skin cleared up alot (although I get a zit once in awhile now I think because my body has adjusted to the hormone levels). The only drawbacks are decreased sex drive and annoying vaginal dryness.""",7.0,12
Diclofenac,Pain,"""I use Voltaren Gel for shin splints. I experienced extreme pain from shin splints everytime I run for a few days in a row. This problem has been going on for the last 12 years. If I push through with the pain for a couple of weeks it will get so bad that I won%u2019t be able to walk for a couple of days. Ever since my first year of track I haven%u2019t been able to run competitively. About six months ago as I was walking out of the doctor%u2019s office a sales rep came in with Voltaren Gel. The doctor stopped me to gave me the sample tube. With that tube I was able to train for a 5k race and come in 3rd. In a week from now I will be running a marathon. The gel has changed my life because it has brought relief to my legs.""",10.0,39
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""After years of being anxious and depressed I finally went to the doctor to get some answers. I was having nose bleeds, chest pains, and extreme withdrawal from any social situations. When he suggested an anti-anxiety/depression medicine I was very hesitant. He put me on 10mg a day. The beginning side effects were awful. My mouth and eyes were so dry I was using eye drops and nose spray daily. I was also experiencing very bad vaginal dryness which leads to extreme discomfort and bleeding. After about 2 weeks these side effects have to stop by about 65%. I feel like I have my life back. I haven&#039;t been so relaxed or motivated in YEARS. I am even thinking of asking my doctor to up my dosage to 20mg. I absolutely LOVE this medication!""",10.0,52
Econazole,Tinea Cruris,"""My doctor initially gave me clotrimazole but didn&#039;t work on me and the itch is killing me. After almost a week and still didn&#039;t have any improvement. Luckily I found econazole nitrate and within 2 days I feel so much better.""",9.0,0
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got mine three years ago and literally just got back from having it removed. I bleed for the first 4-6 months regularly and was scared it would never stop (like some other people said theres never did) but I stuck it out and it stopped. In the past 5 months (ending of third year) I had a super light period three times. No changes in skin, possibly could have contributed to emotional distresses and weight gain but other things changed in my life too so I can not say definitively that it was the nexplanon. I think some people are too quick to give up on it because they contribute all their changes to it and don&#039;t factor in everything else that could be contributing to their symptoms (eating, exercise, drinking, etc.).""",8.0,9
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""Makes me groggy but maintains my anxiety.""",5.0,10
Edarbi,High Blood Pressure,"""I really think this medicine is the best I have tried. Sometimes I even go too low, it works so well. Also it&#039;s an exellent choice if using pain medicine. It helps with withdrawels when its time to get off. It&#039;s the best medice out there for this purpose also. It&#039;s annoying that its so expensive and my insurance wont cover it but I am going to try the discount card from the site.""",10.0,11
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I love this drug.  It helps to calm me down and keep me level headed even in times of extreme stress.  I honestly can not live without it.""",10.0,117
Propranolol,Anxiety,"""Anxiety/Panic attacks for a year or so. Fear of the fear made my brain expect an episode in virtually every situation with friends/family/strangers you name it. 80mg SR stopped my physical symptoms - shaking, tingling fingers, heart pumping which in turn stopped my brain from racing and expecting the attack. Life changer. Thank you so much. I&#039;m back!!!!!""",10.0,79
Citalopram,Depression,"""I was having an issue with depression when my doctor prescribed citalopram.  I have been on this medication for about a year now, and wanted to share my experience.  I was started on 20mg, and after a couple months, went to 40mg.  Since then, the depression feels like nothing I can&#039;t deal with.  The other thing I came to realize while on citalopram was the extreme anxiety I had prior to taking it.  Life is so much easier without all the constant worry and stress over trivial things.  The only things that bother me anymore are that which I really need to worry about.  I read a lot of the reviews here before deciding to fill my prescription, and haven&#039;t regretted it since.""",9.0,12
Naltrexone,ibromyalgia,"""I have been on naltrexone for 5 months, and it&#039;s not done a good job of helping with my pain.""",3.0,26
Paroxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I was suicidal for many years,  I tried NOT to commit suicide but ended up trying 5 times,  I started in 180 miligrams of Elavil but craved sweets and gained weight and was always tired.  I started on Paxil and have taken it for 20 or so years.  I started at 50mg and now take 40mg,  I feel completely normal.  I haven&#039;t gained weight.  My diagnosis was Major Endoginal Depression.""",10.0,28
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I was on Depo for over 10 years. Greatest 10 years of my life. No period. No cramps. No bloating. No PMS. No side effects. NOTHING. My doctor made me take a one year break from it...as 10 straight years is way longer than you should be on it...but my bone density is fine...and I will be returning to my Depo next month. This past year off of the Depo was the worst year of my life. My period returned approx. 6 months after my last shot and got worse and worse with each one. Horrible acne. Weight gain. Moodiness. Depo took all of that away. For those of you who had constant bleeding/spotting after your first shot...it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you get your first shot on the 4th or 5th day of your period to make sure amenorrhea kicks in.""",10.0,1
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I was using the nuva ring for about a year and a half.. Maybe a little over. At first I noticed a change in my attitude as if it almost made me crazy, emotional, &amp; snippy. I was excited to have my period shortened to a day a month with clear skin while also being protected from pregnancy so the mood change wasn&#039;t a big deal. About 6-7 months after being on it I started gaining weight with no diet change. Now looking back I went from 153-198lbs.  Also my sex drive decreased 100%!! If it weren&#039;t for my boyfriend loving sex, sex probably wouldn&#039;t even cross my mind. Went off it last week with high hopes because the side effects aren&#039;t worth it after the convenience wears off.""",5.0,13
Duloxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Prior to the intro of Cymbalta (about 2004?), I had tried MAOIs, trycyclics, Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor, Wellbutrin, multi-drug cocktails and 20 rounds of ECT for recurring bouts of major depression. I attempted suicide, flatlined in the ambulance on the way to a hospital, but somehow lived.  A couple years later, I was prescribed 120 mg of Cymbalta (at the time, that was twice the recommended dose) and gradually tapered off 5 other drugs.  Almost immediately I began to feel better and, gradually over the next year of so, returned to my &#039;normal&#039; self.  I never thought that would happen.  Since then, 40 mg of Adderall was added to help combat fatigue.  Life has been good ever since. Cymbalta may not be the 1 for you, but don&#039;t give up.""",10.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""As someone who had a terrible experience with other forms of birth control, I can&#039;t recommend NuvaRing highly enough! I have zero side effects on NuvaRing and can&#039;t feel it other than sometimes during sex (when we can just toss it aside for a bit). I love only getting my (now very mild) period every 5 weeks, and so far so good with preventing pregnancy. The only downside is that it is quite expensive! """,10.0,4
Reglan,Gastroparesis,"""I found this medication extremely helpful when I was first diagnosed. I had to change my eating habits dramatically, so when I messed up or when the nausea flared up Reglan was great. I did find, like many other patients, that the side effects (anxiety for me) got worse over time. After about a year I felt I had learned how to manage my diet and stopped taking Reglan entirely. Reglan was a great tool in the beginning to help me figure out what eating habits worked, but now I manage everything through diet. I think that is very possible for others with gastroparesis, too. """,8.0,66
Acanya,Acne,"""This product is amazing! I have gone through one bottle and am on to my second. It stings a little at first but then it goes away. My skin is the clearest its ever been. I have tried everything from homemade remedies to high-end expensive products and NOTHING has worked for me the way Acanya has.""",9.0,6
Avelox,Bronchitis,"""I took this medicine while at work ( Police/Fire Dept) because of bronchitis, I started out with a red rash that went up my arms, then started to itch, terrible stomach pains , passed out and  was placed in an ambulance.  Once awake and being prepped with IV  I watched my body walk out of my body out the ambulance door, my body was literally shutting down and I  was dying on the way to the hospital, The drs. at the hospital told me that if I would have been by myself I would have surely died. 
.  This was a horrible experience and since then my body has shut down to all medications  and if I am prescribed  any kind of medications  I have to sit in the drs. office waiting for another reaction. I had surgery 2015 and had a team standby.""",1.0,7
Dramamine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Dear golly this stuff works well""",10.0,10
Lisinopril,Heart Failure,"""Have been on a combination of Lisinopril 5mg and Acebutolol 200mg daily for 21 years, due to valve leakage.  BP and rate without meds is 112/72 (78), with this combination 94/54 and (56) is &quot;normal&quot; for me.  Resting can go as low as 86/46 (48) without issue.  Works VERY well to reduce BP and consequently leakage.  I do have some issues with stomach acid, mild ED, Raynaud&#039;s, and occasional light headedness on standing; BUT cannot confirm that most of those are solely related to Lisinopril, and can be counteracted with other meds.  Did &quot;bottom out&quot; once when also taking Cialis, Temazepam, Cannabis and cracked a couple ribs in the process.  Just be careful how fast you stand up, and avoid getting dehydrated.""",9.0,12
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had the nexplanon in for about 6 almost 7 months now. I think it works great, I like not being scared to forget a pill, I like how it lasts for 3 years, I like how its an implant that you don&#039;t have to worry about. This had one big con that was a deal breaker for me, the constant and irregular bleeding. For the 6 months I&#039;ve had the nexplanon I bled for 4 out of those 6 months straight. and when I wasn&#039;t bleeding constantly, I would randomly bleed so I constantly had to have a pad for tampon in for 6 months straight. My doctor says this is really common, and I think thats something that needs to be changed. If I had a regular period, or no period this would have been perfect for me, but I can&#039;t have a period for 3 years. Its not okay""",3.0,3
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Besides a little nausea &amp; jitters for the first week everything went smooth for me. I have smoked heavily for 25 years, with no real intentions on quitting. My health had gone downhill past couple years and after a friend was successful with Champix I thought &quot;why not?&quot; Within 2 weeks I was smoke free (surprisingly). A week later I was off the pill! That easy! Thank you Champix.""",10.0,36
Bupropion,None,"""I have been taking Budeprion XL for 1 month now. It has changed my life. I am smoking less, have more energy and my sex drive is off the chart. I have never felt this great before in my life. It is a wonderful drug.""",9.0,9
Budesonide / formoterol,moterol),"""This is the only medicine that truly keeps my systems down. I use my rapid inhaler less.""",10.0,61
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been taking this pill for around 6 months now and I love it. At first I had a lot of random bleeding and spotting the first month. Second month I have my period but it was really short, around 3 days. Third month I had lighter spotting. After that I have had no periods at all but I do get some cramps when I am supposed to have it. I have had no side effects at all from this and is the best birth control I have used so far.""",9.0,12
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""Before I started I weighed 103.4 , I have nearly completed a week and I&#039;m down to 99.3. The first week was tough I had the worst nausea ( and it was that time of the month )!. Today I&#039;m feeling much better and the nausea has gone away. I find that I have to remind myself to eat, and I&#039;m vegan so I can&#039;t be lazy. Would totally recommend this to anyone.""",10.0,5
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I am currently 24, I started birth control when I first started my period at 12 because of how bad my pms would get and because of acne. I&#039;ve tried all kinds of birth control from Yaz to Ortho Tri-Cyclen and even the Skyla IUD which caused me to lose my hair!... once I found Gildess it was like a miricle. My pms was mild to none, acne was gone besides a few manageable breakouts, and I just felt amazing and had so much energy and I got into the best shape of my life. Even going through an emotianal breakup, my physical wellbeing was amazing. 
Unfortunately, it has been recalled and now I have tried several new birth controls with no avail. I really hope it comes back on the market.. my life is honestly falling apart without it.""",10.0,11
Paliperidone,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""I get a shot of 100 or 150 mgs once a month for pretty severe schizoaffective disorder.  A bit of weight gain but no other side effects.  Still feeling paranoid frequently.  Doc won&#039;t up the meds.  It&#039;s very frustrating.""",6.0,1
Effexor,Depression,"""I don&#039;t usually write reviews, but I feel obliged to do so for this one. In many ways, Effexor helped with my clinical depression and gave me boost of energy that I otherwise didn&#039;t get with typical SSRIs. 

On the other hand within 2-3 weeks of taking it, I felt a sudden energy boost where I felt like I could do a million things at once. Before I could never wake up in the morning and felt groggy, and then all of a sudden I was up at 5:00am to do yoga 5 days a week. This pattern of hyperactivity continued for on end, until finally I flipped out and became suicidal. At this time I was on 200mg of Effexor and could simply not function without it. After the terrible withdrawal of weaning off, I finally feel relaxed.""",4.0,29
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""Was prescribed for anxiety, and instead it threw me into the worst full blown panic attack I have ever had.!   Totally out of my mind!""",1.0,23
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Bacterial Infection,"""I had a dog bites and was taking Bactrim for 6 days.  Not helping.  My Dr. Prescribed Amox-Clav. Augmentin.  Same day started bloody diarrhea.  Kept for the whole 5 days I was taking it, till I stopped.  Lost 10 pounds, dehydrated, and got severe lower back pains from the dehydration.  My doctor told me to stop immediately.  He also said after that much Diarrhea, I should go to the store and get over the counter PROBIOTICS to replace the good bacteria in my stomach. He said to take that for a week or two.""",2.0,4
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I just started acticlate about a week ago and I&#039;ll be honest, my face is 20x worse . I only get acne around my chin area, and I have never seen it this bad . BUT I have noticed I am starting to see slight improvement and I believe that it gets worse before it gets better . I will continue this product and hopefully have clear skin before long !""",8.0,6
Diclofenac,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""I have ankylosing spondylitis in my heels, fingers, shoulders, neck, shoulder blades, hips, front ribs and spine.  It started in my lower spine 42 years ago. After recently having had a bacterial lung infection for a 5 weeks, and walking about 3 kms when I was well again, the pain all over was excruciating. I had a Voltaren injection 5 days ago and have been pain-free since then. No side effects at all.""",8.0,0
Veltin,Acne,"""I have used Epiduo in the past. Veltin appears to help many people and be a great product, it doesn&#039;t help me too much! It causes my skin to be irritated, and I automatically started peeling like CRAZY after one dosage. Everyone is different, but if Veltin isn&#039;t working for you, try Epiduo!""",5.0,6
Diltiazem,High Blood Pressure,"""After my cardiologist tried me on many different combinations of Blood Pressure medications over a period of 3 years, Diltiazem worked perfectly. I&#039;m on the maximum dosage allowed, but take it twice a day in different dosages.  With Hyzaar 100/12.5 at breakfast, I take 240 mg of Diltiazem.  With dinner, I take 300 mg of Diltiazem.  I have had no side effects that I&#039;m aware of.  Incidentally, when I was put on Diltiazem, I was taken off Toprol XL and I felt so much better after Toprol was out of my system.  I had no idea it was affecting me adversely until I was off it.  I saw on the review of Toprol that for as many people who said they tolerated it well, there were an equal amount of others who had bad reactions to it.""",10.0,31
Methadone,Chronic Pain,"""Really helpful for chronic back and neck pain.  Also really helpful for neuropathy pain. Makes it a bit harder to think. But I was taken off it cold turkey after a doctor switch.  The withdrawals; I was on a low dose, were really bad.  Hot flashes and restless leg were prominent for a couple of weeks.  Iron supplements helped the restless leg syndrome a lot.  Don&#039;t know why methadone caused it.  Because of the withdrawal and the dulled thinking, I would hesitate to use this drug again, but I do miss it&#039;s helpfulness for pain.""",7.0,38
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I Had horrible pain for 1 week out of every month and was in and out of the hospital trying to figure out what was causing the pain then my OBGYN recommend I get the IUD.
I am on my second one, no more periods and no more pain every month (knock on wood).""",10.0,4
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""had sex friday night, went to work and used the bathroom and wiped with cheap tissue when i got home i started itching and burning it was so bad and unbearable good thing i had an appt yesterday for bp check up while i was there i told my doc my symtoms and she prescribed me flucanazole i took it yesterday around 7 and today around 7 i notice its starting to work im not itching or burning plus its pushing all the infection out every time i go pee mount and mounts of discharge is coming out plus i have to keep a pantyliner on bc it makes you leak that 150mg did the trick for me all im drinking is water and cranberry juice to help clean me out every med dont do the same for everyone but its fine for me hopefully i dont experience this again!!""",9.0,28
Otezla,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""I am 60 and I have had Psoriatic Arthritis since I was 20. So 40 years of trying all kinds of topical medications, cortisone creams, sun light and UVB treatments, Dead Sea Trips and eventually Methotrexate. 6 months ago, my Dermatogist suggested I try Otezla. My Insurance 
refused to pay for it and suggested all kinds of Biologic medications.  I refused the Biologic meds after reading of dangerous side effects. Otezla approved me on a temporary Bridge program while we are fighting the Insurance. Initial results were astonishing. Both the Arthritis pain and the Psoriasis were gone! I stopped taking the Methtrexate. About 3 months after I started taking Otezla, some Psoriasis patches came back, though the Arthritic pain is minimal.""",8.0,25
Duloxetine,Pain,"""I have been on Cymbalta for 5   years for disc herniation and depression. I did have sexual dysfunction but it passes. I have had LITTLE pain in my back since! It is a WONDERFUL medicine but high blood pressure does come with the medicine and dizzy spells for sometime until your body is adjusted to it. My dose is 60MG and I started at 30mg. I definitely love this medicine!""",9.0,25
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Started out with 10 mg, stuck with it for probably 3-4 months, the entire time feeling sluggish, tired and lethargic.  I would kind of sit like a zombie at my desk all day long.  Did help my anxiety, because I basically couldn&#039;t feel much of any emotion at all.
Reduced to 5 mg, still does take the edge of my anxiety, which tends to come in waves, especially during the night.  However, I still feel somewhat sluggish and like my brain isn&#039;t as sharp.  I&#039;ve been on this dosage now for about 9 months, although on my doctor&#039;s advice I did try cutting it down to 2.5 or taking 5 mg every other day, but my anxiety got worse right away.""",7.0,8
Copper,Birth Control,"""My 1st Paraguard had to be removed within a few months because of a painful endometriotic infection. I had a 2nd IUD put in 2 years later, at which point I started getting   Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL)  pap results, which have continued for the 10 years that  I have had the device: I think the chronic inflammation caused by the IUD prevents my body from healing this. In the last 3 years breast cysts began proliferating, some infected, which baffle the doctors because they associate them with taking hormones: Copper toxicity can cause hormonal imbalance. I have had regular, off-colored discharge &amp; frequent spotting. I have had an extra period (2 in 1 month) 3 times a year, &amp; my periods last for 7 days (once 4 weeks). My migraines have intensified, &amp; I often have cramping.""",1.0,4
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""This is a really interesting medication based on the wide variety of experiences people have taking it. One person here said they constantly forgot things and had thoughts of death *before* taking Wellbutrin, whereas those are the symptoms I have *after* as side effects of Wellbutrin!  Also, I did have immediate success with this exact same medication dosage around 9 years ago (was on it for 3 years until it got less and less effective and I quit). This time, I&#039;ve only gotten those negative side effects I mentioned. My doctor says give it 6 weeks, but it&#039;s been 4 and no benefit at all. Strange. Apparently, Wellbutrin&#039;s effectiveness can change over time even for the same person!""",5.0,59
Nucynta,Pain,"""I had a brain tumor in 2009 and part of it grew into the thalamus in my brain. This left me with a condition diagnosed as &quot;Thalamic pain syndrome&quot;. My doctor had prescribed me some Percocet but it was only helping a little. My neurologist put me on some gabapentin as well as nortriptyline. All of these medications helped a little but I was still in pain so my doctor prescribed me Nucynta ER (extended release). Fortunately with the addition of the Nucynta the pain has been manageable. I still use Percocets as needed but at least the pain is under some degree of control. """,6.0,52
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I started this in September 2010 and continued to use it until July 2011.  Everything about it was great except for one thing, NO SEX DRIVE whatsoever.  My periods were short and light, no weight gain or bloating, no cramping or mood swings, however the no sex drive didn&#039;t work for me.  After being off of it for a month or so, my libido returned.""",8.0,6
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;m 19 and I had mild acne, I would see a new breakout or 2 almost every 3 days. I was told by my dermatologist that it would take about 3 months to work which is true. After about 3 months I really started to see an improvement. I went about 3 more months without any breakouts, until my dermatologist told me I didn&#039;t need it anymore and I could stop it. which was a mistake, I broke out quite a bit after stopping. About a month later I went back on it, and its been about 4 weeks on it and I&#039;m breaking out the most I have since I first ever started it!! I&#039;m very upset and it makes me very self conscious. I&#039;m starting to look into Accutane.""",8.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Lutera for going on four months. It seems to be working well. I haven&#039;t had any weight gain or issues with mood swings. I have noticed a couple things that I am thinking may be from this birth control though. One is constipation and the other is acne. I have never had an issue with acne but since taking Lutera I have had a breakout on my back. """,6.0,4
Levomilnacipran,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I am on day 12 of Fetzima 40 mg and feeling awesome! I&#039;ve dealt with depression for over 15 years and I&#039;ve never had a medicine work so quickly. I am also on Abilify 5mg a day. I&#039;ve been on just about every med out there except MAO&#039;s.My advice to you is to keep on until you find the right med for you. There is light at the end of the tunnel!!!   My side effects are bad headaches but I will gladly deal with that to finally feel like a normal human being again.""",10.0,40
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""BE PATIENT!! You&#039;re most likely reading these reviews either because you&#039;re thinking about taking the pill or you&#039;re scared out of your mind because you took the pill. I was scared out of my mind. My boyfriend and I had sex June 4th and I took it the next morning which was within 12 hours. I&#039;ve taken the pill twice before because of the same reasoning, the condom broke. I didn&#039;t have any side effects to the pill the very first time I took it but the second time I got the worst stomach pains, headaches, and worst of all I felt nauseous. This was going on for two weeks and Today which is June 17th I finally got my period. The cramps hurt really bad and It&#039;s a pretty heavy flow when usually my period are light.""",10.0,11
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,None,"""I&#039;m 22 and of course no one believes me that I&#039;m in a lot of pain except my doctor. I went in and told him that I fell down the stairs and was in a car accident a month prior to the visit and the pain in my neck and mid back hasn&#039;t gone away. He took some xrays and told me I was fine but I had scoliosis and my spine was starting to become straight. I&#039;m on Percocet now and it&#039;s the only way I get through the day.""",10.0,2
Venlafaxine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I started on this after trying most of the SSRI&#039;s and Mirtazapine. Only the Mirtazapine worked for my mood but I had horrific side effects with it so doctor suggested Venlafaxine. I started on 37.5mg twice a day and got quite bad nausea for about a week. After that had gone it was great. My mood dropped a bit from being happy on Mirtazapine to being on such a low dose of Venlafaxine but now I&#039;m on 150mg a day it seems to be improving again. I&#039;m very careful not to miss a dose though from what I&#039;ve read about the withdrawal symptoms. This should be a long term medication for me as it works and I&#039;ve got no long term side effects.""",10.0,13
Esomeprazole / naproxen,Osteoarthritis,"""I am 49. I have severe osteoarthritis, and no pain medication before Vimovo could touch the pain. Opiates in high doses worked, but I&#039;d be a vegetable! I also have GERD, which made taking medicines difficult. Without Vimovo, I simply could not walk, work, play with my children, etc. No side effects for me. The cost is prohibitive for many, I&#039;d think. Without insurance, I would never be able to afford it.""",10.0,29
Bupropion,Not Listed / Othe,"""Doc prescribed 50mg of Wellbutrin to help elevate my extreme mood swing/anger/aggression/depression during PMS.  Then about 3yr into my treatment, it stopped with a vengeance.  Couldn&#039;t sleep, if I did it was a few hrs at a time.  Doc prescribed sleeping pills. 
I persisted with doc Wellbutrin wasn&#039;t working, switched me to cipralix.   few day in &amp; I was sick with migraines.  Then prescribed 50mg Pristiq... Wonder drug.  Not only did it take away all my PMS, also took what little sex drive I had.  top it off, gained 20lbs within 2mon. 2yrs in and it stopped... Didn&#039;t function, anxiety to see friends, Fam, go anywhere.  Back to Wellbutrin... 300 mg and I feel amazing! Energy, sleeping and a sex drive.  No weight loss but no weight gain.""",8.0,2
Bupropion,Depression,"""This stuff has worked great for me.  No side effects other than first 6-8 weeks needed time to adjust.  Give it a full 8 weeks to kick and like you may have restored that dopamine and be back you your old self.  I took this in conjunction with 25mg DHEA/day, which I also think is an awesome OTC supplement, especially for seniors (which I do not consider myself!)  59 years old.""",10.0,28
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Menstrual Disorders,"""I so amazed of how this pill helped me! I have tried everything and nothing worked. One of my friends recommended it to me so I decided to ask my gyn if I can try it and he was like I see why not! So yes it works........And I have no side effects as many people say I think every body is different.""",10.0,3
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""Chantix worked great for me! I smoked for the first week. I took my pills for 5 more days and then felt good enough not to take the pills any more. I have not had a pill in 3 days and have not smoked in 8 days. I feel great. I had dreams but they were good dreams. No problems for me.""",10.0,27
Raltegravir,HIV Infection,"""Fantastic so far. Relief of side effects almost immediate. Two smaller pills instead of four larger ones. Still waiting for first post-change blood test.""",9.0,7
Cyproheptadine,Migraine,"""Prescribed this for my four year olds presumed migraines (vomiting,  light sensitivity) MRI revealed a chiari malformation. It has helped tremendously. He still suffers an occasional headache but they are fewer and farther between.  The increased appetite has been a blessing.  He was losing a lot of weight due to another condition and has since stabilized.""",8.0,18
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""I get a cold sore every one to two years. I&#039;ve tried home remedies and haven&#039;t had much luck. It was my first time using Abreva yesterday. Felt the cold sore coming on in the morning around 5am. I made a trip to the store after a 9 hour work day. Thought I would give it a try as it was the most expensive. I applied it immediately when I got into the car and every 2 hours after that. By 10pm it had already blistered and started to decrease in size. I&#039;ve applied it three more times today and by 1pm you could barely notice it. Abreva knocked out my cold sore like boss!""",10.0,19
Aviane,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for about two years &amp; this is the only one I&#039;ve ever used. I can say I&#039;ve definitely gained weight but I&#039;m sure it had to do with many other factors as well. Sex drive decreased and I get moody and irritable. However, nothing is extreme &amp; it does its job. I&#039;ve noticed constant mood swings the week after my period or the first week of the pills so I sometimes double up to avoid the dip In hormones. I guess it&#039;s good enough to the point where I don&#039;t want to trial and error any other one so that&#039;s why I stay on it. Everyone&#039;s body&#039;s are so different""",7.0,4
Effexor,Depression,"""I&#039;m a 24 year old female with major depression and anxiety. I&#039;ve been on nearly every antidepressant I can think of (Prozac, Cymbalta, Abilify, Lexapro...and even a few others) and Effexor has been the only one thus far to be effective. The others either made me an emotionless zombie, or didn&#039;t do anything at all. The only side effects I&#039;ve had were a bit of shakiness for the first week I started taking it, along with some dry mouth. These only lasted a week while my body got used to the medicine. I&#039;ve had no changes in weight or appetite, which I know is a common concern with this class of drugs. If you&#039;ve been through the ringer trying to find an antidepressant, I would recommend this to anyone. I also take Buspar daily.""",9.0,74
Celebrex,Osteoarthritis,"""Generally has been effective in treating osteoarthritis pain/ inflammation. For me it worked noticeably better than meloxicam. I have taken it on an as needed basis for at least 5 years and have had no appreciable side effects.""",9.0,22
Stelara,Psoriasis,"""I developed a severe case of psoriasis soon after my 18th birthday, with 90% of my body covered. For years I tried everything under the sun including steroids, PUVA, all topicals, Embrel, Humira, and methotrexate. The only thing that ever helped was the metho and if I tried to go off of it, I would be unable to leave the house for months on end, living in excruciating pain. I had been on metho for over 30 years, resigned to a life of weekly nausea and chronic lethargy, when my new doctor suggested Stelara. I tried it, positive that it would fail like everything else I had tried. And that was when life began for me again. I have now been on it for 1.5 years and for the most part completely clear. It has been a miracle for me!""",9.0,33
Fluticasone,Lichen Sclerosus,"""I started using this product on Friday and have already seen results. I love this medicine and am so glad to have this.""",10.0,15
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been taking Celexa for 13 years for anxiety/irritability which it works great for. Sexual side effects are terribly disappointing - lack desire and difficult to climax. Anytime I try to go off, the anxiety and irritability are present within the 2nd day. Really wish I could find something that worked as good without the side effects. No other medicine has even touched anxiety/irritability the way Celexa has.""",10.0,135
Guanfacine,ADHD,"""My son has been taking intuniv for 3 years now and has shown major improvements. The prior medications were causing my son to have tics and violent outbursts. This medication helps him more with concentration and focus but when that is under control i notice the hyper activity is more tolerable. My sons grades improved drastically and i no longer receive phone calls from his school and teachers (this was a weekly if not daily occurence).""",9.0,178
Tramadol,Pain,"""I was prescribed tramadol by my gynecologist to help combat my debilitating menstrual cramps that OTC pain relievers couldn&rsquo;t touch. For many months it worked wonders, giving me enough pain relief to go from bedridden and in misery to completely functioning.

However, I was unaware that one of the rarer side effects of this medication was a risk of seizure. I took a dose this morning for my cramps and ended up having a grand mal seizure and ending up in emergency care. I have no prior history of epilepsy, and the doctors seem to believe that the Tramadol is the cause and have discontinued it from my regimen.

When this medication does work, it can be a godsend. But be cautious, as the side effects can be horrible.""",5.0,5
Methylnaltrexone,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""For $2000.00 for a one month supply,  this  is rubbish""",2.0,2
Nora-Be,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Nora-Be for about 2 months and have now been experiencing a longer period cycle. Before the pill my cycle lasted 5 days now on the pill my cycle last 8 days and now starts every 21 days as it used to start every 24 days. Other then the bleeding more, I&#039;ve had no other symptoms.""",7.0,16
Epiduo,Acne,"""I have only been using epiduo for a few days and I have already seen an improvement in my acne. However my face burns everytime I put it on, I&#039;ve tried to use moisturiser as my face is now extremely dry, but that hurt so much and made my face swell and go red! My face is so stiff and dry and hurts when I touch it! I have read these symptoms will go away so hopefully if I pursue I will see and improvement.""",5.0,24
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve take so many medications throughout the years. There was always something I didn&#039;t like. I always felt off with every medication. I found out about St John&#039;s Wort and it CHANGED MY LIFE! ZERO SIDE EFFECTS! If you&#039;re wondering about medications please give St John&#039;s wort a try! I feel like me, but a BETTER me! Not a &quot;medicated&quot; me""",1.0,16
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""My son, 11,  was taking Strattera and it did not work out well for him.  His ADHA is rather mild, and I thought this could help him with a few of his struggles. However, the side effects outweighed the benefits. The most extreme side effect didn&#039;t really hit until about a month into taking Strattera.  He became very emotional, would lash out disrespectfully and within 5 minutes would be crying and saying how sorry he was.  His brain clarity actually was WORSE.  He has always been a honor student and suddenly couldn&#039;t remember his multiplication facts. Last side effect was his appetite was suppressed.  He has been off the medication for 5 days and I have my kid back.""",2.0,72
Adipex-P,Obesity,"""I have been using Adipex for 6 wks almost 7 and I have lost 28 pds. My starting weight was 212lbs. I am now 184lbs. My goal is to be 150lbs. Only exercising a couple days a wk. Hope to be there soon! I am not hungry, I eat because I have to. The only side effect I have is dry mouth so far.""",8.0,94
Flagyl,Diverticulitis,"""Don&#039;t drink alcohol while on this. I had 1 light beer (approx 0.9 standard drinks) and felt completely ill. 

Also ironic that you should take this pill after eating, though with acute diverticulitis you shouldn&#039;t eat at all. I found drinks like Up &amp; Go (breakfast drink) were a good option. Medication does work but tastes horrible.""",8.0,49
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I am 18 and just switched to Loestrin 24 a month and a half ago.  I was on Tri Sprintec for about 2 years, my periods were 7 days long and I was sick of it.  So I have taken a pack and a half of Loestrin 24 and all was good until 2 weeks in and I started spotting and got my period. I have now been spotting for a whole month on and off.  It is pretty annoying but not a big deal.  I have read a lot of these comments and a lot of women have had this happen for about 3 months, uhg! My sex drive has increased significantly and I have been climaxing very quickly.  Other than the random spotting for a month I have nothing bad to say about this pill. No weight gain, no increase in acne, no sick feeling or anything, hopefully the spotting stops soon!""",5.0,0
Drixoral Cold and Allergy,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I&#039;ve tried everything for my allergies since they get so bad from where I live. A friend of mine gave me Drixoral to try and it did magic. Not one sign of allergies the next day! It does make me drowsy so I take it at night and wake up with no symptoms. Sometimes even during the day I&#039;ll still be drowsy so I tried to cut the pill in half so it wouldn&#039;t be too strong for me but that was impossible.""",10.0,0
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I began taking saxenda on January 8th. The first month had a few side effects (acid reflux, nausea, injection site discomfort, and constipation). This all subsided over time. I&#039;ve been going strong for 4 months and have lost a little over 30 pounds. I started at 246.  Since my appetite has been suppressed I eat smaller portions 5 to 6 times a day. Prior to saxenda I would eat large quantities for lunch and dinner, never breakfast, and certainly snack at night. So, its forced me into better eating habits. I also try to eat whole grains, turkey, salads, etc. It&#039;s changed my lifestyle.""",9.0,31
Cholestyramine,Post-Cholecystectomy Diarrhea,"""Had my Gall bladder removed 12 years ago and have been using Questran on and off since. I use one packet a day in the morning and have reasonably stable BM, and stomach symptoms. I was taking it late at night for awhile but found that I was dehydrated and experiencing disturbed sleep with nightmares. Since switching to mornings, my sleep is back to normal. I don&#039;t believe it was the drug just the side effect. I also get nightmares when I binge on late night pizza with extra anchovies! 
I recommend this treatment to anybody who is experiencing persistant loose bowels with no fixed cause. I also love that my cholestorol levels are those of a fit 16 year old!""",9.0,0
Citalopram,Depression,"""Citalopram changed my life. I was severely depressed, crying every day with a hugely negative outlook. After just a few days I felt much more positive, less depressed and barely cry. Only side effects for me were mild nausea and a headache after taking the first few times, but eating something helps. Would definitely recommend citalopram!""",9.0,30
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""It tasted horrible. It did produce the expected outcome but I started vomiting and hour after each dose""",8.0,6
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I just got my Nexplanon removed today.  I had it inserted approximately 4 and a half months ago.  For the first month, I didn&#039;t have a period, but once it came it never stopped. I literally have had a period for 3 and a half months and some days it was really intense.  While I&#039;ve maybe had 10 zits my entire 30 years before Nexplanon, I probably had at least 2 pimples at all times since I got the implant.  I am getting an IUD in a couple weeks.  This SUCKED.  I gave it 2 starts cause I didn&#039;t get knocked up,""",2.0,2
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids,Dietary Supplementation,"""Very good for all the mentioned conditions including the cardiac, triglycerides, mood, anxiety, and ADHD benefits.  I have seen improvement in all these areas.""",9.0,6
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I had been on pain killers for 17 yrs. The last 5 of which were Percocets, morphine, Roxinol, OxyContin, oxycodone, fentanyl patches you name it they had me on it. After a three year battle from a botched gastric bypass surgery I was medically addicted to opiates terribly. I got to where I was prescribed 180 Percocet 10mg a month for all my pain and was still buying 100 a month on the street. I got so sick and tired of being sick and tired, I reached out for help. After several attempts trying to find a pain clinic to put me on it for my debilitating pain, I finally went into a treatment facility. Not only did Suboxone get rid of craving for pills, IT TOOK CARE OF MY PAIN better than any other pain medicine I&#039;d ever had. I have my life back.""",10.0,68
Baclofen,Muscle Spasm,"""Been put on Baclofen after taking Valium for a number of years for left sided spasming due to cluster migraine and fibromyalgia, Bells Palsy and Restless leg Syndrome. It has helped me immensely and helped me move again. I can even walk again.""",9.0,74
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""As far as birth control effectiveness goes, it does great. Never had any issues with that. However, the mood swings/anxiety/depression were TERRIBLE. And they&#039;ve only gotten worse since I&#039;ve gotten off of it. It&#039;s enough that it&#039;s severely effecting my outlook on life and my relationships with those around me. I&#039;ve recently become active and notice it&#039;s easier for me to get hurt than it was before. (I assume that&#039;s because of the bone density loss..) I was on this for 9 mo/3 shot cycles and I never adjusted. It may work for you, but it did not for me. I&#039;m going to try an IUD next and hope for better results. Fingers crossed.""",3.0,1
Primidone,Benign Essential Trem,"""I woke up from surgery with tremors in my hands. It was diagnosed as Essential Tremors. I was an Computer Science teacher who could no longer control a mouse, write etc. I retired. Last Spring, while vacationing in Naples FL, I searched for and found a &quot;Temporary&quot; Primary Care Doctor. I prepared a listing of all my physicians, my conditions (including essential tremors), my prescriptions, and my over the counter medications. The doctor covered all the items on the list and asked me what I was taking for the Essential Tremors. The answer of nothing surprised him, He told me that I should take a low dose of Primidone. From his input, my Primary Care Doctor prescribed a 50 mg dose at night. Instant cure! I wrote my name the next morning!""",10.0,51
Rivaroxaban,Pulmonary Embolism,"""Was given Xarelto in hospital and released. Two days later I was back in the hospital with lung pain and more blood clots. This medicine did not work on me.""",1.0,27
Glatiramer,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I started taking copaxone in 2001, after trying avonex for 3 weeks with bad flu like symptoms. I began copaxone 20 mg once a day, it&#039;s been 16 yrs now with minimal side effects, compared to the exacerbations.
 I miss aprox 1 injection a week, on average due to it not injecting. I have not had a major attack in 16 yrs. I rarely ever use my cane. Once last year I caught the flu and had bad MS related symptoms. When I was 21 I had optic neuritis, @ 28 I became at least 90 percent paralyzed from my waist down  and was told I would be in a wheel chair by 50. After this l quit smoking, drinking and any non medicinal drug, I began working out etc.The answer to me is the opposite to burning the candle at both ends &amp; a positive outlook.""",9.0,22
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been taking Vyvanse for about 2 years. It DOES help me concentrate in school, but the concentration comes at a cost. I feel zombie-fied and extremely anxious, even jittery at times but I don&#039;t feel hyper. Vyvanse also makes me feel really cold all the time.""",3.0,12
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the Depo shot for about 9 months. I decided along with my doctor to get the Shot because i have what is called bacterial vaginosis, cysts on my ovaries and also constant yeast infections. It has seemed to help with all of the above reasons of why I initially started the shot. On the shot i have experienced horrific migraines, nausea, extreme mood swing, severe depression and high levels of anxiety. I also spot monthly and for the first two months i bled heavily. I am actually going back to the doctor to switch to either a different birth control or to completely get off of BC. I hope this helps ya&#039;ll!""",9.0,11
Caffeine / ergotamine,Migraine,"""I had severe migraines from age 16 to 65.  When taking cafergot, I discovered (after many years) that if you take an antihistamine WITH the cafergot, it then worked for me.  What a difference !
Having said that, there are so many new drugs now - the one that eliminated the migraine within an hour for me was Zomig.  Zomig was like a miracle for me.  Easy to take anywhere - place under your tongue - no side effects.""",6.0,3
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had constant spotting, painful intercourse, my husband said he could feel the string. I had horrible cramping and at the end I was in so much pain. I felt like I was about to give birth, my doctor told me to come in immediately and my body was trying to expel because it was half way out. """,1.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""So I had a horrible experience, but it was because I was not given anything to soften my cervix the night before. Also I did not take any ibuprofen, but I was really uninformed about the procedure. I was 18 and never had a baby, so when she clamped my cervix it felt like a horrible cramp and a sharp pain. It wasn&#039;t too bad and definitely tolerable; however, my gyn could not get the Mirena into my cervix. So the clamping pain never stopped, for about 5 min she tried and I was becoming faint from the pain. We stopped, but since I know what the pain was like and how it should&#039;ve only been 30 seconds of it. I am going back a year later next week, to get the Kyleena. Which is a smaller IUD, and I also will be getting something to soften cervix.""",6.0,3
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I was leary of getting the Mirena based on poor reciews of continued bleeding, but since the doctor told me &quot;only 5% of women have those issues&quot; I went ahead and had it inserted on Monday of last week.  I was cycle day 5 and at the tail end of my period-read my lining should be very thin!!!  Mon and Tuesday were great!  A little cramping and very mild spotting.  Wednesday however the flood gates opened.  By Friday if I stood up I could see and feel the blood coming out.  This is 100% unacceptable to me.  I have emailed my gyn and told her I either want a script for estrogen which supposedly helps stop the bleeding or I want it out NOW.  I am not going to wait and see if it regulates in 3 months.  This is bs, 5%, right""",1.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been on the birth control pill for the majority of the past 20 years and have never had any issues until now. I have been on Trinessa for the past 5 or so. My pharmacy switched from Trinessa to Tri-Sprintec and I do not like it at all. I have been extremely nauseous, crying for no apparent reason and bickering with my Boyfriend. I was fortunate enough to talk to my pharmacy today and they are bringing in a case of Trinessa for me and I couldn&#039;t be more thrilled. I understand they say there are the same ingredients in both, but my body believes otherwise.""",1.0,15
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I&#039;m on my 12th day and haven&#039;t had a cigarette for 5 days. Had some constipation and wacky dreams that make me wake up laughing sometimes. I almost look forward to them - otherwise, no other symptoms. Sometimes get an urge to smoke after I eat, or when on the phone, but they are easily ignored. So far so good.  I think I will take it for 2 month just to be sure. I&#039;m really glad I started Chantix, had some reservations, but it&#039;s been a miracle - I just lost my desire for smoking.""",9.0,3
Hydroxyzine,Pruritus,"""25mg for intense full body itching and absolutely no relief. No drowsiness either. Went up to 75mg and still no relief and no drowsiness. Not sure what to think?""",2.0,17
Linzess,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have been using Linzess for over a week. I had a lot of success with Resotran for three years until it stopped working. I was back to being bloated/distended and constipated. I also gained weight when I noticed that the med were not working any longer. I was miserable. I did some research and realized that Linzess was available and covered under my insurance plan. My doctor gave me a prescription and I finally found relief again!! All the reviews I read made me a little nervous but it&#039;s not as bad as I thought. It does clean you out! I take the med in the morning 1/2 hr before I eat and within 2-3 hrs I have at least three bowel movements. My bloating/distension has improved and I lost weight. I hope it continues to work!""",8.0,27
Abilify,Depression,"""Worst medication I&#039;ve ever taken. Experienced every side effect except sudden death and compulsive gambling.  Started to feel like a zombie devoid of anything real.  If you&#039;re not psychotic, don&#039;t take this!!!""",1.0,24
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I am wondering if I should reschedule procedure for tomorrow. I did not drink the 2 16 oz glasses of water after my first dose.  Since my instructions were to take first at 6 p and second at 10 p i took second dose and am drinking the water after. Not much happening. Wondering what to do.""",1.0,3
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""Miracle drug for me. I had a very bad reaction to SSRIs (hospitalised for some days) and amitriptyline (couldn&#039;t stop sleeping) before my GP suggested we try mirtazapine for my mood and migraine management. 
I started on 15mg. My migraines were unchanged (now managed by topimarate), but my mood has improved a thousandfold - while formerly I was very much reclusive, self-loathing, and suicidal, I can now leave my flat and socialise! My college grades are back up to standard, and I&#039;ve found myself generally enjoying life. Overall a huge improvement - still a way to go, but having just upped my dose to 30mg the future seems bright.
Side effects are minimal - I sleep much better now. Avoid alcohol though, it doesn&#039;t mix too well with the pills.""",9.0,19
Pantoprazole,Stomach Ulce,"""I had 23 bleeding peptic, duodenal, and esophageal ulcers and GERD. This is helping.""",9.0,52
Geodon,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""When I first started any medication, I was put on Depakote and Risperdal. However the Risperdal made me gain 40 pounds in 2 months, so I had to get off of it. After that I was put on Geodon for my delusional behaviors and auditory hallucinations. The Geodon helped but only barely scratched the surface. They added Abilify to the mix and I was so unbelievably tired that I couldn&#039;t even walk a straight line, so they took me off the Abilify. I&#039;m currently going back to doctor in a couple days to be put on something else. I&#039;ve heard of other people getting a miracle out of Geodon, but it just didn&#039;t cut it for me.""",2.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Awful. Awful. Awful. I started on the pill when I was 15 because I was getting cramps so bad I was almost throwing up from the pain. Now at 25, I am still using the pill but have switched a few times. The brand that I am using now is terrible. Horrible cramps, periods last for a week or more, spotting, mood swings, weight gain, acne, discharge... you name it, I&#039;ve got it. The pill is effective for birth control, I&#039;ll give it that, but there are a lot of negative side effects that come along with it.""",1.0,0
Tacrolimus,"Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis","""I read where prograf does not work well on people of color.  I started with 12 pills a day
weakened my entire body.  Now on 8 pills a day, every so often it weakens my body.  Cant stand for long periods of time, I get tired and feel very weak.  right now searching for an answer, dr. contacted today""",10.0,1
WP Thyroid,Underactive Thyroid,"""Was on Levothyroxine for two years with a litany of ailments and conditions. Went on WP Thyroid and got rid of most of the unwanted conditions associated with hypothyroidism.""",10.0,20
Dilantin,Epilepsy,"""I have been on dilantion and phenobarbitone both taken at night. I haven&#039;t had any gramdmals in two years. I&#039;ve notice some type of rash on my side that doesn&#039;t seem to ever go away and feel a lot more stress and some weight gain but with the two mixed together it works great. I sleep well and have a lot of energy.""",7.0,10
PEG3350,Bowel Preparation,"""It worked fine but do not use toilet paper use the ultra soft cleansing wipes. Also some baby powder towards the end is good and even some zinc oxide for diaper rash""",8.0,3
Bactrim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""Prescribed Bactrim for boils on abdomen/legs. I was only able to take it for 3 days, due to the adverse reaction. The boils are much better (and I hope they don&#039;t come back), but the back pain, abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea were enough to make me stop taking it. Plus, I&#039;m not sure if this is a medicine of choice for anyone with ulcerative colitis, but now I&#039;m having a huge flare of that! """,5.0,22
Lysine,"Herpes Simplex, Suppression","""Having had the Herpesvirus all my life. Its a viral nightmare. Most people experience it in their their lips. I&#039;m one of the few (lucky ones) that experiences it in both ways, in my lips and my eyes. Its not nice.....but people need to understand the causation. Late nights. STRESS (unconscious stress), poor diet/ too much booze. For the &quot;lucky&quot; ones who experience it in their eyes  ...I would say STRESS, STRESS, STRESS.  is It again. No real tricks involved but when you get them, you kinda know why. Tiredness, Poor nutrition, and Stress. Wouldn&#039;t find it funny..... but I can not catch any other illness....Flu,Cold, Man flue. Has to be a immunity thing. Lysine....
I think could solve it. Regards S""",8.0,19
Dilaudid,Pain,"""I have had chronic kidney stones for 10 yrs. Over 200 stones, over 35 stone related surgeries. Can&#039;t take Toradol, Morphine, or Zofran. 2 mg of Dilaudid IV and Phenegran eases the pain in about 30-45 seconds-flat. Just close your eyes and sleep--immediately. It doesn&#039;t last a long time, 3-4 hrs. However, the relief is almost instant and complete. No drug I have ever taken compares. Can make you loopy, and NO DRIVING!!! I only take it when the pain is unbearable-it is very addictive, if over used.""",10.0,25
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""First, I am a 17 year old female who had been having some random constipation trouble.
When I first bought Dulcolax, I went to the internet for reviews so I could find some info on how it might affect me. Let me just say, YOU PEOPLE SCARED ME TO DEATH! After reading countless reviews, I was so anxious and was considering not taking the medication and prolonging my suffering. I took 1 pill at 11 a.m. I had drank a bottle of water before and drank another one immediately after. During the rest of the day I drank about 6 bottles of water and 1 bottle of Gatorade. I was able to pass very soft BM about 4:40, then again at 4:50, then again about 6:50 but it was not terrible. I felt slight pressure and hardly cramping before I would have to go to the bathroom.  I did not have any horrible cramping, sweating, or any other crazy side effects that so many people described.""",9.0,13
Fioricet,Headache,"""it made the pain go away but i then had to deal with the side effects that either came with the headache or from the meds but at least the pain was gone""",9.0,26
Methadone,Pain,"""This is the best pain medication.""",10.0,21
Vilazodone,None,"""I started this medicine almost 2 weeks ago. I don&#039;t feel as depressed but I feel most days that I&#039;m walking around with my head in a fog. Some stomach issues but nothing major(mostly gas). I will give it a few more weeks but after reading some of the people&#039;s comments may stay at 20mg until I see my doctor again.""",4.0,10
Bactrim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""I had a very small cut next to my fingernail that turned into a full-blown staph infection (cellulitis. It very quickly (within 24 hours) spread up my finger to my second knuckle. My doctor prescribed 10 days of Bactrim and by the second day the infection began to subside. No side effects that I can think of.""",10.0,68
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,None,"""I&#039;ve been on it for about 4 months now. At first, my breast were so swollen, went from a 34 b to a 34c. I haven&#039;t noticed excessive weight gain, but I have been watching what I eat and working out frequently so I guess I can&#039;t really touch on that. It curbed my appetite a little - lot less snacking and craving. After a few months, my breast didn&#039;t hurt anymore and I am in-between and B and a C (yay!) My finger nails used to be so brittle, noticed that they become very strong on Sprintec! Hope you guys find the right meds for you! But I approve very much of Sprintec.""",8.0,5
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,Constipation,"""Being 3 months pregnant I had a list of what I could take for constipation and since I haven&#039;t gone in 5 days I finally went to target and got Phillips milk of magnesia (cramp free) and about an hour 1/2 I had to go really bad I was on toilet for about 30 mins. Instant relief right away I even stopped having a headache! So definitely effective!""",9.0,71
Istalol,"Glaucoma, Open Angle","""This has been the best medication for my glaucoma.  Stings a little, but has controlled my pressures.  I have not been able to use any of the drops such a Alphagan, Xalatan, etc. as I have an adverse reaction, i.e. migraine, drying and scratchy eye, very sensitive to light, etc.""",10.0,14
Zipsor,Pain,"""This product didn&#039;t work for me.  The risks did not outweigh the side effects.  I used it after my colonoscopy and had to use other pain medicines as well.""",1.0,14
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Overall I have had a pretty good, kindoff mixed experience with Lo Loestrin. The side effects weren&#039;t too extreme. Like others said, I&#039;ve had random spotting here and there that gets annoying, I have definitely noticed breast tenderness and swelling (I&#039;ve always had bigger breasts, lost some weight last year and was finally down to a smaller cup, only to now be back to a somewhat bigger size). I&#039;ve  been a little more on the emotional side but nothing overly noticeable or crazy. Haven&#039;t lost my sex drive but sometimes experience vaginal dryness which had never been a problem in the past. The biggest pro is a SUPER light period which is amazing and the #1 reason I&#039;ve stayed on it. Don&#039;t let bad reviews scare you away, try it out for yourself""",8.0,7
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been on this for 2 weeks now and no side effects thus far (except for possible bloating...can&#039;t really tell if it is related yet). I was previously on NuvaRing which gave me a yeast infection and on Ortho TriCyclen/Ortho TriCyclen Lo many years ago and experienced morning nausea and severe mood swings constantly. Thus, loving it so far!""",10.0,4
Acetaminophen / codeine,Pain,"""Dulled the toothache after my root canal infection got fixed.  Did NOT take it completely away.  I couldn&#039;t eat either.  Made me too sleepy to drive and, possibly, grouchy (that could have been from the procedure too).  Easy to use.""",7.0,6
Azithromycin,Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis,"""The first day taking the medication I experienced extreme stomach pain and loose stools. I ate dinner about an hour before and still experienced the side effects. The second day taking the medication I am still experiencing the extreme stomach pain accompanied with loose stools and back pain. I took this pill on a full stomach. On the bright side my tonsils are less inflamed.""",5.0,0
Ultram ODT,Back Pain,"""I have been on tramadol for many years for fibromyalgia back pain. I take six  50mg a day. It does in fact help. It makes it bearable most of the time. However when its at its worst, the medicine doesn&#039;t faze it. I would recommend a second prescription of something much stronger for occasional pain (maybe 10 a month if that). Doctors and lawmakers need to realize that people with pain that will never get better and will progressively get worse, need relief. Unfortunately that is going to involve addictive medication. But their addiction isn&#039;t the high. It&#039;s the addiction to function and to live a productive life. We crave these medications because we know without them our quality of life is very low.""",7.0,85
Elavil,Anxiety and Stress,"""Tried SSRI antidepressants for two years. No relief until took this medicine.""",10.0,169
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""Back story, I was on the mirena for 5 years and got off of it in Early 2017 (my body has already been used to the hormone in the morning after pill) I had taken the morning after pill about 16 hours after unprotected sex with someone I didn&#039;t know. The last 2 weeks of my life have been horrible. I had no initial symptoms of the pill until about a week after taking it. i track my periods using EVE. And it was during my most fertile day that I had sex. Which made me panic 10 times more. I felt sick 24-7. I even threw up. My period came 2 days late. And I&#039;m still on it. It&#039;s much lighter than I&#039;m used to and the cramps are horrible. The moral of the story is. Don&#039;t panic. Listen to your body. Every thing will be fine. The pill did work.""",10.0,4
Viibryd,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Viibryd has been the best medication I  have taken for my depression. I have tried a few others and had terrible results. Viibryd seems balanced. I feel more stable. Although i do have trouble with insurance covering the medication for some reason. I have great insurance.""",10.0,55
Levora,Birth Control,"""I took it for 11 months and had to stop due to sudden spotting once a week. My body got used to the progestin and started shedding too much of my lining (what my doc said). I had such a great experience with it I am sad to see it not work for me anymore! I had my period every 3 months due to how horrible they were in the past, but on this pill my periods improved a ton. I went from being bed ridden for hours to an actual functioning woman. Sure I had cramps but they were just normal compared to what I was used to. Periods were shorter but not lighter. My breasts grew a lot as well. Didn&#039;t gain any weight other than that. No other symptoms.""",6.0,0
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Do not get this form of birth control! Had mine inserted around the end of April missed my period for 2 weeks than bled heavily for a month and spotted ever since :/ some days were heavier than others, I have gone through so many panty liners I actually missed my normal period while I was on it. Sex was embarrassing and my mood was horrible felt depressed and anxious all the time. Had mine removed 5 months later""",1.0,4
Copper,Birth Control,"""Having the Copper IUD inserted was suuuuper painful. I had VERY heavy periods (which I&#039;ve never had in my life) for ten days with terrible cramping. After a few months of heavy periods and cramping I got BV (which I&#039;ve also never had before). I took antibiotics and it cleared up. You can tell you have it when you get that &#039;fishy&#039; smell down there. I&#039;m 8 months in now and my periods are heavier than they&#039;ve ever been BUT they don&#039;t last as long,  which is nice. I really like not using hormones because they killed my sex drive. After getting the IUD, my sex drive went straight back up to where it used to be. I check for the string every month and I&#039;ve not had any further issues. It&#039;s a good long term solution and I&#039;m glad I got it.""",7.0,4
Exelon,Alzheimer's Disease,"""Mom, 85, started using the Exelon Patch (13.9) about one year ago and it has made such a wonderful improvement in her mood, quality of life and cognitive ability.  It has given her back a life and provided the family quality time to enjoy her.  Before the patch, her memory was poor, she was agitated and continually negative, suspicious and lashing out at everyone.  Thanks to the Exelon patch, she&#039;s able to have a normal, peaceful life, without any type of side effects.  We feel very Blessed to have been told about the patch and I try to inform people with similar situations of the impact it has had on my mom.""",10.0,29
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""Right after the first dose, I experienced the worst stomach cramps, gas, bloating...all the way into my chest. It seemed to help my sinus infection, but nothing is worth that type of pain. I couldn&#039;t keep food down, I don&#039;t have issues with acid reflux, until I started taking augmentin. I tried one more dose, before I quit and I went to my regular doctor, and he agreed that this stuff is harsh on your stomach, and changed to different antibiotic. I tried drinking a lot of water, yogurt, and I increased my intake of probiotics, but so far nothing is helping. I am hoping this horrid feeling will go away eventually.""",1.0,23
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""This is the 4th colonoscopy I have had. I WILL NEVER PREP WITH MOVIPREP again. Tastes like moldy salt water with a twist of moldy lime. I literally gagged trying to get this down and yes I used a straw. 
It is expensive!
If you have an early morning appointment, you are up 1 a.m. (For me) to do Part 2. 
No prep experience is pleasant, MoviPrep is disgusting.""",3.0,27
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""After feeling suicidal for over 6 months, out of desperation I started this  (I&#039;ve been pretty anti-antidepressants my entire life) but it&#039;s frankly looking like this is going to be a life-long medicine for me. Already feeling good after 3 weeks.""",10.0,44
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Im 5&#039;3 and tone easier than loose. So, I started taking Adipex t
4/22 at 178 
As of today
4/29 at 167
So just in 1 weeks time I have lost 11 lbs. 
I drink at least 64 oz of ice water a day, most the time I&#039;m over 100 oz. 
The first few days I did have dry mouth, but not so much anymore. 
1200 cals is what I aim for but don&#039;t always get that many since I&#039;m not hungry all the time anymore.

I&#039;ve been working out 5 days a week at least 35 minutes. I just had an inguernal hernia surgery, I can only do cardio I do:
15 minutes on a cycling machine
10 minutes on a treadmill
5 minutes on the elliptical 
(I push myself but this is my minimum) 

I use the LIVESTRONG free app My Plate &amp; I track EVERYTHING from my water, exercise, food &amp; weight.""",10.0,62
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I have been taking Buspar for over 2 years and have had a lot of success. Recently had to increase my dosage to 15mg twice a day as my anxiety started to increase this past summer for no apparent reason. I also take 60mg of Cymbalta every other day but think the Buspar is what really is working for me. I feel for all people that have issues with anxiety! It&#039;s the worst and horrible to go through. Hopefully Buspar will keep working for me.""",8.0,62
Voltaren Gel,Pain,"""I have joint and muscle pain form injury in arm and elbow area. It has helped me and should help others.""",7.0,20
Paxil,Depression,"""I was on Paxil when I was 15. I think for about a year it was okay because of the numbness but soon you start feeling horrible because you have no feelings at all. You can&#039;t cry or nothing. I don&#039;t think its a good medicine for depression. I think it&#039;s better for social anxiety since there is no feeling at all. The other worst part was the weight gain. """,4.0,23
Augmentin,Bacterial Infection,"""As advised by doctor take with probiotics - took one pill 830 (1/2) apart then around 1100 started throwing up for over an our then got diarrhea - guess I didn&#039;t have enough food on stomach - will not complete dosage.""",1.0,10
Venlafaxine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Started it in March 2015 . Decreases my appetite , withdrawal over 3 days ..terrible . Feels like my head is swimming . Sense of well being has noticeably improved .""",7.0,5
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""the drug made me very nauseous and gave me headaches this is my third day and I take it twice a day for 7 days. I can&#039;t wait until I&#039;m done with this it has an awful taste and make me feel really awful.""",6.0,2
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""(Background: hormonal adult acne, dry skin) I went on Epiduo when my acne started getting relatively moderate when I was around 21. I had read about the initial purge and was willing to stick it out. My face was raw, red, painful to touch, all moisturizers stung whether they were oil or water based, I couldn&#039;t wear make-up and my acne was worse. I stuck it out for 4 months and convinced myself each week I was &quot;seeing results,&quot; but my acne was still moderate but I had a lot of new scars. Recently I got Neutrogena&#039;s Rapid Clear Leave On Mask which is 2.5% BP you can apply up to 3x a day - no redness, barely any flakes, I truly believe I was intolerant to the adapelene or any inactive ingredients. Switch after 4 weeks if you don&#039;t see results!""",3.0,2
Hydrochlorothiazide / telmisartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I did not get any blood pressure lowering effect from Micardis.  I took it for four weeks at 80mg per day.  I had no side effects, but put simply, the drug just did not work.  I went back to Toprol 50mg one daily.  Still searching for something better.""",1.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Love this one! The previous BC I was on gave me a terrible experience. Extremely moody, made me gain weight and just did more bad than good overall. Started this one and I LOVE IT! My skin hasn&#039;t looked this great in idk how long. Haven&#039;t noticed any sorts of mood effects and no weight gain. My insurance also completely covers it!""",10.0,8
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""I really recommend this product! I&#039;ve had acne on my chin for about 6 years now, with my skin still being dry &amp; sensitive, I use a really gentle cleanser then 20 minutes later I use the Duac, very sparingly! Then aqueous moisturizer 20 minutes after that. It works for me &amp; I&#039;ve seen a drastic improvement in just 2 weeks, stick in there! It made my acne worse at first, I think this is the purging process, hope this helps!""",9.0,21
Camrese,Birth Control,"""I started with this pill to get off the shot but it is no better...I can&#039;t sleep at night I have the worst headaches my cycle is never predictable..I can see blood one day and nothing the next I can have sex one day and still bleed &amp; that&#039;s so embarrassing &amp; disgusting I hate this pill it was the worst choice ever""",1.0,6
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I am almost 50. I&#039;ve been using Androgel for 8 months. Before I started using I was tired all the time, had no energy, and had very little sex drive. I have had no side effects, and I feel like I&#039;m 25 again!""",10.0,70
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have been on Requip for about 8 years now. My RLS is severe and I believe started as a child but became worse after childbearing. I take Requip 2-4mg at night. Guess what? I am out of town and forgot the Requip. It is 3am and I have not slept a wink. My sister has milder RLS, my grandfather had signs of it and then developed Parkinsons. I have seen signs in my daughter who is a teen and now have spoken to a cousin who also suffers. Thankfully my only side effect is sleepyness, because I do not know what I would do without my Requip.""",8.0,44
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started Victoza one week ago, very slight nausea for a couple of days, otherwise no problems yet.  Appetite is down only slightly also.  Some weight loss - I only need to lose 20 lbs but the blood sugar is still in the low 200&#039;s.  Perhaps when I increase the dose to 1.2 I will see that difference happen.  I do however, have frequent, very strange nightmares at night - weird stuff and also some extremity tingling - like they are asleep in the night.  No daytime issues.  But those nightmares need to go.""",9.0,10
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I may give this a high rating, but believe me it wasn&#039;t pleasant. Constipated and only passed extremely hard small stool for 5 days (been going through stomach issues for 2 months). Took 2 pills at 8pm, and at midnight the waterfall started. And to think I was going to roll over and try and go back to sleep at first.""",9.0,2
Tiotropium,"COPD, Maintenance","""Spiriva and advair HFA have been very beneficial  to myself was not expecting this wonderful feeling of not using rescue inhaler so much, it&#039;s a true blessing cleaning my house, doing my treadmill, I&#039;m a very ,very active person, am enjoying this, but keeping my excercising daily thank you spiriva!!""",10.0,7
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I was considering bariatric surgery, my Dr. asked me to try Contrave first. I started at 277 lbs. I started taking Contrave and reduced my carb intake, and have noticed that with the Contrave my portions have been much smaller and I&#039;ve not wanted to snack between meals.  Within the first Month I had lost 12 lbs. I did have some dizziness week 4 when I added the 4th daily pill, it only lasted about a week and I&#039;ve not experienced any side effects since.  I am now 3 months in and 31 lbs down- almost 1/3 away to my goal.  I&#039;ve added exercise to my routine (3X weekly 40-60 mintues each time) in the last month, and I feel like I have more energy and my joints are less achy.  Would definitely recommend for anyone needing to lose weight.""",10.0,30
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""WHY is this product still on the market?!!

I have been bleeding for 7 months straight on after taking this horrible drug. My only options to stop the bleeding is to either keep taking the shots for a year, or stop taking the shots and wait months for the bleeding to stop. After 2 shots I decided to stop but I have no idea when the bleeding will finally end. It&#039;s not small spotting, but EXCESSIVE and continuous flow of blood. I guess its rightfully called birth control, because when you&#039;re on it you&#039;ll little to no sex. Pads now cause chafing &amp; tampons are now painful. I wish I could sue this company for making the last 7 months of my life hell! 

DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG! YOU MAY NOT HAVE THE SYMPTOMS, BUT ITS NOT WORTH TRYING IT TO FIND OUT!""",1.0,25
Neupro,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have used the 2mg Neupro patch for 2 months and it is working very well.  The Ropinirole that I had been using was becoming ineffective around 3pm instead of the evening when I traditionally took the medication.  The Neupro patch keeps my symptoms at bay throughout the entire day.   So I am very pleased.""",9.0,12
Sertraline,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""Without a doubt, this medication changed my life. I have dealt with social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety for the past 15 years or so, and have tried every kind of cognitive behavioral therapy I possibly can, without noticeable results. Reason for this being that I could&#039;t take the information I was given and use it because my anxiety was so out of control. I never realized how much anxiety I truly had until this medication kicked in. For the first time ever I&#039;m able to hold conversations with people and have my own personal opinions on things, rather than coming up with opinions that work to please other people. Yes, the side effects for the first 2 weeks are hard to bare, but if you stick with it you will likely not regret it.""",9.0,61
Flagyl,Bacterial Infection,"""Was prescribed flagyl for BV but was never entirely sure I even had it as no tests were conducted. Took the pills and am so happy tomorrow is my last day! Literally the worst side effects ever, day one wasn&#039;t so bad just had metallic taste in mouth but every other day I&#039;ve experienced headaches, nausea, and extreme fatigue to where I&#039;m sleeping all day. The medication is so much worse than the slight issues I even had.""",1.0,16
Camrese,Birth Control,"""I was diagnosed with PMDD and it was severe. I dreaded my periods every month and there was always one day a month I literally couldn&#039;t function. Doctor&#039;s wanted to prescribe Mirena but for many reasons I am against IUDs. We tried so many birth controls and I had issues with all of them and they never put a dent in my PMDD. Thank goodness for  my Dr . She explained to me what nobody else explained to me is that all birth controls are different in their levels of hormones, some have more estrogen, some have more progesterone and I think it&#039;s even more complex then that, anyways Camrese is supposedly as similar to Mirena that you can get in pill form. It&#039;s been like night and day for me. I feel amazing. Only complaint is cold sweats""",9.0,3
Botox,Overactive Bladde,"""I had the procedure for my bladder with botox on December 14,  2016. It has been the most horrible experience in my life, the doctor never told me about  the possible consequences of it, I will never recommend it, EVER!!!!!!! It&#039;s been almost three months and I still have problems.""",1.0,50
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""After having my first son I went on the mini pill because I was nursing him. I was on it for about two years and the side effects were minimal. However, I&#039;m on it again now while breastfeeding and I&#039;ve noticed a lot more side effects. The facial hair growth is ridiculous. I have to pluck my chin like once a week. I suspect it&#039;s also causing my moods to change. I feel manic depressive. I go from feeling great to feeling suicidal within the same two hour period. 

Overall, it&#039;s doing what it&#039;s supposed to do. I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant. But maybe it&#039;s not worth it. Tracking my period and avoiding not ovulation really isn&#039;t that hard.""",7.0,6
Loestrin 24 Fe,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I had no trouble the first month, but had a very heavy period at the end of it and then had breakthrough bleeding all month (varying in quantity) for the second month.  I thought I&#039;d be all bled out after that and have a light period, but it was heavy again.  That was enough for me, and I switched to Ortho Tri-Cyclin Lo (which is what ended up working).  No side effects other than the breakthrough bleeding, but that was enough.""",2.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had 2 children and have tried almost all methods of birth control. I really liked the Nuvaring. I used it for about 2 years and prior to my 2nd child for 1 year. I recently noticed that I couldn&#039;t accurately place it in me, or it would slide out all the time, and I had zero sex drive. My mood swings weren&#039;t bad, my periods were regular but it became uncomfortable. I have since switched over and trying something new.""",3.0,1
Diflucan,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I had to have oral surgery, and took amoxicillin for two weeks. The dentist prescribed fluconazole, I got the generic. I&#039;ve used Diflucan in the past with great success. It seems that the generic does NOT work as well as the name brand. Three days/three pills later, I&#039;m still suffering with the yeast infection symptoms.""",10.0,68
Clonidine,Opiate Withdrawal,"""This made me so sick I had 10 of the side effects it didn&#039;t help at all worse meds ever. I taper off myself meds where worse then withdrawal.""",1.0,26
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Implanon for about 5 months now, and it is been extremely effective so far. As far as the effectiveness, I would recommend it to anyone. But as the other comments have said, side effects are different for everyone. When it was first inserted, I had the worst period of my life for about two weeks with extreme bleeding and blood clots. I haven&#039;t had a period since then, but I have had spotting almost every day, which is extremely irritating. My main concern is not the current side effects, but the effects after removal. """,8.0,0
Deplin,Depression,"""I have been taking Paxil/Paroxetine for approx.15 years. About 2 years ago, I mentioned to my psychiatrist that I had long been very sensitive to noise. I would get really upset (angry) by the sound of the doorbell, or even my young daughter&#039;s playfulness. My Dr. recommended Deplin as an additional &quot;medicine&quot;. After a couple of weeks of taking Deplin,,my sensitivity improved greatly. I did not feel any different, nor have any side-effects. I stopped for a couple of weeks, thinking that it didn&#039;t really do anything, and I DID notice a big difference.  Although it is expensive, I will continue to take my 15mg every day (along with my Paxil) It works!, My husband agrees! """,9.0,76
Levora,Birth Control,"""this drug actually helped me lose weight for some reason I exercise everyday and my diet has never been particularly bad but I wouldn&#039;t say it&#039;s good either and Ivery lost about 20 pounds since starting the drug. my acne is gone. occasional moodiness at the beginning of starting the medicine about 3 months ago but that evened out once my body got used to it.""",9.0,20
Estarylla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m taking this Bc I got switched onto it from a different one .. I&#039;ve been so moody my boyfriend and I have been going through a rough time because  of my moods.. we used to have sex 3-5 days a week now I don&#039;t want him to even touch me.. It&#039;s basically ruined our relationship , the pill isn&#039;t great and doesn&#039;t help acne at all""",3.0,5
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""Only been on Buspirone for a week but see a change in my anxiety and mood...for the better. 
However, after reading reviews some of you are condoning it. I am a retired Army Medic. Every medication can effect a person differently. Therefore, it would be better to come off as &quot;this is what happened to me&quot; when i took it. Instead..if someone were to google it who is contemplating taking it they probably would get scared. No one really knows how a medication is going to effect them until they take it. Good or bad. If bad....ask ur provider to put you on something else. Noone really knows your medical history in order to even understand &quot;why&quot; you might be having certain side effects. Just an observation""",8.0,50
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I was on Lexapro 10mg and Abilify 10 mg for about 5 months, and overall it helped with my anxiety. I didn&#039;t feel as stressed at work and school, but it kind of made me a zombie. I haven&#039;t cried in 5 months, and I hardly feel any emotions. Which I guess is good for people suffering from depression. It completely killed my sex drive so I went to my doctor the other day and switched prescriptions. Currently withdrawing from this medication and it sucks. Getting light-headed and dizzy and vomited a lot the other day.""",7.0,34
Hydrochlorothiazide / valsartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I have tried several medications for my high blood pressure since 2004; Diovan HCT is the ONLY medication that helps me feel better. The majority of medications I tried gave me terrible headaches. I have virtually no side effects when using Diovan HCT; the only issue I have is that I cannot be out in the sun for extended periods of time.""",9.0,43
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Acne,"""This is my very first time taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and I love it! I asked my doctor for a good birth control pill that worked with acne, cramps, and periods so she suggested this! At first I thought about switching because my acne got terrible, (worse than ever) and I didn&#039;t have a period for 2 months. I gave my body sometime on it and turns out this pill is amazing! I no longer deal with bad acne or acne at all! During my time of month I will get a couple pimples but nothing to dramatic! I&#039;m also using Clinique acne solutions face wash, toner, mosturizer and mask. IF YOU ARE WANTING TO SWITCH PLEASE DON&#039;T. Let your body get used to the pill before you act on it. I am on month 2 and periods last 2-3 days, and I hardly ever get acne!""",8.0,7
Qsymia,Obesity,"""Medication did not work at all.  Taking 2 pills caused irrational behaviour, but no suppression of appetite.""",1.0,19
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I started out at 75mg, had to decrease at first because it made me super emotional and had really bad tingling in hands/feet, so I ended up going back down to 50mg, then I slowly increased by 25mg until I got up to 100mg and I&#039;m doing OK now. I do feel emotionally sensitive at times and do get occasional tingling in my fingers and toes if I don&#039;t eat for awhile, which the Topamax also decreases my appetite and I have lost weight on. I still have ocular migraines if I stay up too late or don&#039;t get enough sleep. If I have even a small glass of wine the evening before I will wake up with an awful migraine the next morning, so I see why they say not to drink while on the medication. Overall it has really significantly decreased migraines.""",7.0,26
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I want this review to influence anyone who&#039;s considering birth control to STEER CLEAR. I am very upset &amp; frustrated, but I will try to refrain from using profanities, hopefully to make the point more effective. 

I have suffered from heavy, painful periods ever since I started it when I was 13. I am now seventeen. I dealt with being &#039;sick&#039; 3-5 days a month. After conducting some research, &amp; asking around, many people advised birth control was the way to go. I finally gathered up the courage &amp; collected my nerves &amp; went to the doctor for a solution. 

At sixteen, a magic pill that made everything about your period better seemed like a pretty sweet deal to me. I didn&#039;t even hesitate to grab the trial sample from my doctors hand. I was excited to be rid of what was a seemingly huge issue at the time. 

The first month was absolute hell. I cried at the drop of a hat the entire month. I got extremely depressed &amp; anxious. I bled basically the whole second &amp; third month. I read that it was all normal. I was fed up, but there was still that small glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel promising painless, light, short periods. I stuck it out five whole months. 

In this short time I have experienced a plethora of awful side effects. I have acne now, which rarely occurred in the past. This is not your run of the mill acne. They are all over my chin &amp; forehead. They are rooted so deep you can&#039;t squeeze them hard enough to save your life. They take a month to go away/dry up just to reoccur in little time. I have lost a lot of my hair, I now have a bald spot, I guess it&#039;s more of a receding hairline. Please know that I am SEVENTEEN. I&#039;ve dealt with excess anxiety, way beyond what is normal, crazy mood swings, constant bleeding, headaches that would last for a WEEK, &amp; the list goes on. The biggest thing for me is that I am having short term memory issues. I am positive that this is another lovely side effect that can be attributed to this pill.

Had I known that these things could happen, I never would have started taking this medication. 

This Dr. had failed to inform me of all of these things. I was naive &amp; I was sixteen. All she told me was that my &quot;breasts &amp; stomach may hurt&quot; while I am adjusting. That is bullshit. I do not trust &quot;medical professionals&quot; anymore. 

Please do not take this medication or any other birth control medications. Do your own research &amp; don&#039;t just take your doctor&#039;s word.""",1.0,14
Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine,HIV Infection,"""Ok I was on Atripla for years it works but with bad nightmares and not feeling rested- switched to Complara loved it- no side effects felt great. Nurse Practitioner said after a couple years it was building toxicity in my kidneys.. Not sure if that was true but we switch to Odefsy - almost immediately started having toxicity side effects.. Nurse blew off my concerns and complaints of pain, headache , dizzy, tired, no concentration etc So I got rid of her and went to a doctor now I&#039;m trying Triumeq.. It&#039;s ok I think I&#039;m adjusting to it, initially it made me tired, I do sleep later now and am a bit slower getting going in the morning which I don&#039;t like.. I do feel a bit hot at night after taking it.. again I think I&#039;m adjusting may take in AM""",7.0,8
Ciprodex,Otitis Media,"""My 6 year old was prescribed this and when I found out the cost I googled coupons for it and got it cheap! Had the pharmacist try a few of the codes until it came down in price. Works great too!""",8.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Liletta inserted on November the second. I cramped, but I was fine. I have two kids, I got pregnant while on Skyla. I thought to give this a try, since it has a higher hormone amount. I have been on my period now for 4.5 weeks, its been relatively light. Nothing crazy at all, and no cramping. But now its even more blood. 
My husband and I have had sex, ( he could care less about getting me pregnant or not) So far, I&#039;m not pregnant. So I guess its doing its job. But I haven&#039;t had acne, no weight gain, no change in skin... Just this dang long period. But Ill give myself a longer time to see how it does.""",7.0,5
Lamotrigine,Depression,"""It only took 4 doses of the 25mg starter pack to cause major issues for me. I experienced sleep disturbances that exacerbated my depression and anxiety. It&#039;s been a few days since my last dose and I&#039;m still struggling with insomnia, panic and frequent tearfulness.""",1.0,6
Harvoni,Hepatitis C,"""I got Hep C from a blood transfusion in the 70&#039;s and really didn&#039;t have any problems until last fall when my liver functions went crazy, the doctor suggested Harvoni but it was impossible for me financially. The doctor was able to get me assistance and I began treatment on 10/14/15. The first few weeks were difficult, I experienced confusion, upset stomach, fatigue and mild headaches. After 3 weeks or so the side effects eased up, especially the brain fog, and I discovered eating something sweet helped a lot with the stomach problems. The side effects for the rest of the time, on a scale of 1 to 10, I would describe it as a 3 or 4 and would do it again if I had to. Today (1/14/16) I got the results, it is undetectable! What a relief!""",7.0,46
Humatrope,Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency,"""Humatrope first started being used in 1987 I have read.  I started taking daily shots in 1988.  At the time I was 14 years old, 5&#039;4&quot;, 170lbs, and had ZERO growth hormone in my body.  As it stood without treatment it appeared that I would never hit puberty.  I began taking daily shots every day for two years.  During that time I only missed two days.  I grew from 5&#039;4&quot; to 6&#039; by 16 years of age and weighed the same weight that I had before I began the shots.  My body developed normally and I noticed no side effects.  Even after I stopped taking the shots I still continued to grow an additional inch.  My farther is 5&#039;10&quot;, my older brother is 5&#039;11&quot; and I am 6&#039;1&quot;.  It worked PERFECTLY for me.""",10.0,46
Phenelzine,Depression,"""5 weeks after I started Nardil my life completely changed. After 15 years I could smile again.
I have tried every drug under the sun for my depression and social anxiety (SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, APs, benzos, opiates) but nothing has worked until Nardil.""",10.0,48
Ativan,Anxiety,"""Very effective for me. It has also been prescribed for my vertigo as well as anxiety. 0.5 mg is enough for me to feel the anxious feeling subside. Sometimes even half a pill is fine to take the edge off. I only use about 5 pills a month.""",8.0,53
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I too had some nausea the first few days I was taking this but found some Dramamine with ginger and that helped a lot. I don&#039;t have nausea anymore and I definitely am not eating as much. I don&#039;t have the trigger in my brain that says you are full, stop eating. Contrave helps me to eat like a normal person. I can tell it does something because I used to drink a lot of coffee and now I can only drink two cups, sometimes I can&#039;t even finish the second cup. I like this and I am going to lose my excess weight and never be this big again. I feel like I can do it with Contrave.""",8.0,21
Humira,Hidradenitis Suppurativa,"""So far so good. I have been on Humira for over 2 years.""",9.0,10
Meloxicam,Inflammatory Conditions,"""I have had chronic neck pain for years. It flares up in the cold weather. I was recently prescribed Mobic and I tried it for a week, with no difference in pain. I was later prescribed Voltaren which works great.""",1.0,28
Geodon,Bipolar Disorde,"""All I can say is that for the first time in my life, I feel like I can take care of myself. I owe this completely to this drug. No more manic episodes. Everything has sort of evened out for me. It&#039;s wonderful and I cannot be without and will freak out if I ever have to!  Oh and I&#039;m on 20mg twice a day.  So far, no side affects other than a small twitch in my face. That sort of thing can easily be counteracted with additional medicines, though.  It is very expensive, but it is completely worth it.""",10.0,21
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""Doc told me to stop increasing the dosage (via the titre-pack) as soon as I saw pain improvement, as this is the dosage I should remain on. I&#039;ve noticed a lot of people here continued to increase dosage past the point where they felt better, which could be why they had negative experiences and quit. It&#039;s Day 2, but I slept a whole night for the first time in 2 years! Pain&#039;s still here, but it&#039;s early yet.""",5.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for about a month and a half now and I have had the WORST experience. This is my first time on the pill because I had awful period pains. I was on my period for 2 weeks straight on this pill. I have become an emotional, irritable mess. I&#039;ve yelled at my boyfriend for the dumbest things and cry at literally EVERYTHING. This pill has made me crazy moody and psycho! And even my sister and boyfriend have noticed a change in my personality. Also, my skin has never been this worse. I&#039;ve gotten clumps of cystic acne all along my chin, neck, and cheeks. It is SO bad. I am planning on stopping because it is doing nothing for me! I would NOT recommend.""",1.0,7
Ritalin,Narcolepsy,"""I struggle with the Lethargic-type Depression. 

The Symptoms: lack of motivation, laziness, apathy, a-sociability (not caring about having others or relationships; NOT the same as anti-social), flat effect, low energy, excess sleeping, difficulty processing and connecting-the-dots; like when reading things for example, poor concentration, lack of drive, staying at home all day doing nothing, not getting a job, lack of determination and perseverance, giving up easily, low attention-span, etc. 

Ritalin works great for &quot;Lethargic Depression&quot;, and even MORE so when combined with my Cymbalta (60mg once-daily).

I take 20mg in the morning, and I have a lot more energy. Just cleaning the dishes doesn&#039;t seem like an exhausting burden anymore. My facial expressions and effect don&#039;t seem flat, zombie, stiff and mask like. I can process what I&#039;m reading more clearly. I CARE more and FEEL more. I feel motivated, and more active, no longer just sitting and watching TV all day, letting the house turn into a pit. I&#039;m being productive, I can keep many things at the front of my head without forgetting. Overall I&#039;ve gone from the walking, living dead -to-
a living, happy, productive person.

Overall, I take 90-120mg of the regular Ritalin (methylphenidate) in divided doses throughout the day.""",9.0,211
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""In my experience this is terrible. I&#039;m only almost done with my third week and I&#039;m having the worst ovary pains and migraines. I got on it because the doctor told me it would prevent cysts because I&#039;ve had a cyst that covered my whole ovary and wanted something to prevent that from happening again. Well, I&#039;m having the same exact pain when I had a cyst but the stabbing pain is more often. I&#039;ve never had trouble with head aches or migraines until now.. My whole expience has been terrible.""",1.0,5
Pristiq,Depression,"""Been on 50mg Pristiq for 5 weeks and am starting to really feel happier and a lot more energetic.  I feel more motivated and focused now too. I really believe in this medicine and am working with it by exercising and not drinking.  Not many bad side effects, mild for me. Love it.""",9.0,18
Azathioprine,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""Have been on azathioprine for 7 years for Crohn&#039;s maintenance and have not had a single relapse in this time.  Had previously had allergic reaction but for some reason I now seem to be able to take it.  Currently suffering from dizziness but doubt this is to do with the azathioprine as I have had it so long.  Found that it works very quickly for me when I start taking it and is a lot better than being on steroids.""",10.0,4
Paliperidone,Schizophrenia,"""This medicine allow me to be less paranoid and this helps me by eliminating all my hard feelings about my life. The only side effect that I am getting from this medicine is oculogyric crisis.""",9.0,11
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""It worked well at first. I was on 1 mg as needed after being diagnosed with M.S. I built a tolerance very quickly even though I was only taking 1 pill 2-3 days a week. Soon I needed 2 at a time, then 3 at a time just to slightly calm my anxiety and panic attack, not fully taking it away (at this time I had been on them approximately a year and a half). Even the first day that I started taking Ativan took 20-30 minutes to feel the effect. Anyone who has severe anxiety or panic attacks knows that is an unbearable amount of time to feel relief. I am now on 1 mg Xanax, which is a God send.""",4.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""My turn to share my experience of Plan B One Step because I know reading the reviews helped! So my boyfriend and I have been dating for 2 years, we have ALWAYS used protection....but hey you get caught up in a moment and stuff happens. Anyways, I took the pill about two hours after our oops and then we went out to eat. I was EXTREMELY worried that I was going to vomit the pills since I am VERY sensitive to hormonal changes....like I would ALWAYS vomit when taking birth control which is why we always use condoms. But surprisingly I had NO symptoms with this pill...which worried me that it wasn&#039;t working since just about everyone else had symptoms. Despite my worrying I got my period 2 weeks later and 4 days late! It works don&#039;t stress girl!""",10.0,21
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medicine Alprazolam since November 2015 (0.5mg) as needed for my generalized anxiety disorder. I don&#039;t need to take it all the time just on those really bad days I need the help. In between those times I&#039;ve used essential oils as well to keep my anxiety at bay while I&#039;m working because I operate heavy machinery. But this medicine has helped me a lot. I personally don&#039;t find it habit forming. I like that fact this just takes the edge off and not make me feel like a zombie. I only take it when I&#039;m home. 
Thanks for listening!""",9.0,7
Acetaminophen / codeine,Cough,"""Masks all symptoms, feels amazing.""",10.0,9
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve been taking this med for almost 10 yrs now. I started when I was 18 it was the first drug my Dr tried...I am almost 28 and I am so upset looking back that I didn&#039;t ask more q&#039;s or realize that this was the issue. I started at a min dose but I was eventually up to 300mg/day. I thought nothing of this because if the Dr wasn&#039;t worried, why should I be? I had been to 3 different Dr that never asked me if at that dose I was having memory problems, etc. I don&#039;t remember anyone telling me the major side effect was memory problems, brain fog, etc no kids... I went through college thinking there was something wrong with me 
My new Dr has put me on something else that is safe if my husband and I get pregnant. She also was in shock that for migraine prevention I was taking such a big dose.""",2.0,20
Nature-Throid,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""Desiccated thyroid is the only replacement that lets me love a normal, healthy life post-thyroidectomy.  I spent a year on Levothyroxine and was utterly and completely miserable and barely functioning physically and cognitively.  Desiccated thyroid literally gave me my life back.  I took Armour Thyroid for 15 years without issue but they have recently tripled the price, so I switched to Nature-Throid.  It is equally as excellent and I&#039;m very happy with it.  Can&#039;t recommend it enough.  I&#039;m in the U.K. Though and we still get ripped off here with regard to all desiccated thyroid drugs as they aren&#039;t considered licensed medications, which means I have to pay out of pocket. Worth it though.""",10.0,35
Remicade,"Crohn's Disease, Acute","""The medicine was given I.V over a period of 2-4 hours. My problem was the nausea side effect. It was like chemotherapy nausea. They stopped the infusion, but the symptoms continued for a couple of hours.
That said, they gave me Zofran 20 minutes before the next try and slowed the infusion to about 1/4 the rate and all went very well (well, minus the 6-8 hours it took to infuse it). The therapy sessions were carried over to outpatient (I was in once every 4 weeks for 4 months then a maintenance schedule for every 8 weeks). It worked GREAT, complete remission, which really hadn&#039;t happened for me in 12 years of Acute Crohn&#039;s Disease. """,9.0,14
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had the Implanon implant for 3 years and loved it! Then I had that replaced with the Nexplanon which is the same exact implant just more visible in xrays and stuff, and I used it for a little over a year. I had high hopes for this implant but the only good thing that came from it was not getting pregnant, possibly because I barley wanted to have sex because I was on my period ALL THE TIME! I went to the doctor and she prescribed me a med to help regulate my periods and it still didn&#039;t help. Just beware if you get this kind you may have your period all the time or it may go away completely if your lucky to be one of those people, I was not.""",3.0,1
Seasonique,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Been taking the pill for at least 10 years and was wonderful. However for the past year, I have noticed that even though I am taking it, my period is starting to come every 21-30 no matter what. I do not miss because I do not want the cycles at all and my menstrual periods were heavy, clotty and painful. I don&#039;t understand why it is doing this. I will stop the pill for about two or three months to see what happens. I feel that if I am taking the pill and still having my periods, what is the point. I will see. I will make an appt with my OBGYN and see what she says. Wow!""",6.0,0
Fioricet,Headache,"""I was prescribed fioricet for migraines. Not only didn&#039;t it help the migraine, fioricet caused my heart rate to skyrocket (due to the amount of caffeine it contains) and gave me an absolutely WICKED rebound headache the next day. In fact, the rebound headache was worse than the original migraine. Needless to say, I threw the rest of the pills down the toilet.
Fioricet is also EXTREMELY addicting if taken more than 3 times per month. Astonishingly, I was prescribed 1 to 2 tablets EVERY 8 hours for migraines with NO WARNING whatsoever from my doctor about how addicting this medication is. Thank God it didn&#039;t work for me or else I&#039;d be a fioricet addict facing withdrawal whenever the drug isn&#039;t taken. It should be taken off the market""",1.0,13
Zubsolv,Opiate Dependence,"""I have had GREAT success with Zubsolv! I started out on Suboxone Films, but the taste just got to be too much for me so my Doctor put me on Zubsolv instead. In my experience it is WAY better and I just celebrated my 1 year clean anniversary. I am CLEAN and enjoying life, please ask me any questions you have, if any, I would love to help!!! :)""",10.0,35
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""You need a prescription for that kind of medication. so go to your doctor and talk to him about it and 

he can fill you out a prescription to pick up at the nearest pharmacy.


Good Luck




.""",8.0,17
Amitriptyline,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have been dealing with IBS for about 2 years now, NOTHING was working. The doctors tried everything to see if they could help my pain and stomach problems. About 1 month ago my doctor prescribed this medication and my stomach pains are 99% gone. I take a 10 mg pill every night and it not only helps with my IBS, it also helps with my anxiety. I would recommend this medication to anyone! I can start living the life that I had before IBS, its amazing!""",9.0,64
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""Dr. prescribed 5 mg of Flexeril for my TMJ and it worked wonders for me. It completely took the pain away and I was not drowsy, sleepy or anything like that.  I don&#039;t think I&#039;ve ever taken something that has actually worked for what it was prescribed for.  AMEN!""",10.0,22
Aliskiren,High Blood Pressure,"""I have tried ACE, ARB, CCB, HCTZ... and finally Tekturna 150mg. I&#039;m a 45 yr old male that has struggled with side effects from blood pressure medication for several years. I have been on Tekturna for about 2 months. The first month was perfect no side effects at all. Now I am not totally sure. After a cold that turned into bronchitis I developed an ongoing burning sensation in my lungs and constant need to cough. I stopped Tekturna for 48 hours and the cough went away. I just started back today and will see how it goes. I really hope it was my illness and not a side effect.""",9.0,10
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""This is my second post. I&#039;m the one who hasn&#039;t been losing weight. The pharmacist told me when I got my last refill to be patient, I&#039;d lose eventually, and I guess she was right. I&#039;ve lost 4 lbs this past week. So I&#039;m even happier with Victoza now.""",9.0,9
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Once I got it put in, I immediately regretted it. I had a period 2 wks after I got it put in and it was the heaviest bleeding I&#039;ve had and to top it I had awful cramps. I never cramped during my regular menstrual cramps so this was weird.  At the end of my period I noticed chunks of tissue (I know TMI) coming out with my tampons. Talked to the doctor and she said it was normal to have it since my body wasn&#039;t used to all the progesterone. So I kept it in but other symptoms followed
-mood swings, depression, hair loss, back acne, low sex drive, continuous spotting, nightmares, low self esteem, pain in ovaries
The only good  thing I would say is that I don&#039;t have to take a pill everyday and I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant. But I do plan on removing it.""",3.0,3
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Ok everyone, I have frequent yeast infections and I use Monstat 7 on a regular basis and I get very bad yeast infections! If u insert and r ok for about 3 mins then it burns or itches for the first hour it is working!! It is painful but it is curing it trust me! Now if its a really bad yi u may need Diflucan! Also another tip ladies use a nice cold water bottle in between ur legs on ur vag and let it do its magic it works and helps the itching I promise also eat lots of foods with probiotics!""",9.0,31
Metformin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve been on 500mg of Metformin for twice a day since Nov 1 for T2 Diabetes. Today is Feb 8 and to date I have lost over twelve pounds without feeling like I&#039;ve even tried. It not only helps reduce my appetite, but I also feel full sooner. I haven&#039;t had any terrible side effects, some mild diarrhea, but that&#039;s it.""",9.0,38
Zenatane,Acne,"""Since I was young I have suffered of cystic acne.  I think is hormonal because sometimes my face is clear and sometimes is not. Now that I am 35 I decided to go with Zenatane because my dermatologist recommended it. I am on 30 MG twice a day. I have been Using this for one Month Now I Am on my second month and the side effects are horrible. Dry lips, eyes, sleepiness, and the worst joint and muscular pain on my upper middle back, neck, chest, knees, hands , and hips. I am not exaggerating I feel like an old lady of how stiff I feel especially in the mornings. I also have some stomach discomfort and mild heart burn. I don&#039;t want to continue but my skin just in one month has improved a great deal.""",9.0,11
Flomax,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""This medication has been godsend! It has helped to alleviate the unending suffering, and I&#039;m now back to near normal as far as my daily routine is concerned.""",9.0,33
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had my Nexplanon placed in Sept 2015, 6 weeks after having my daughter. I was told it was effective and it wouldn&#039;t effect my milk supply. They were right. My milk supply was strong for 10 months until I stopped due to my busy schedule. I felt fine until my mild supply dried up. I have spent the last 2 months trying to figure out why I feel so angry at the drop of a hat and why being around people makes me anxious. I have no sex drive and I have vaginal dryness which makes sex painful. It has been effective in pregnancy prevention, but so is abstinence. I can&#039;t even remember the last time I was romantic with my husband. I have an appointment soon to have it removed and hopefully I will feel normal again. Convienence is not everything.""",8.0,6
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""This form of birth control has been pure hell for me. I have not even had it for a year and I want it out NOW! It has caused me to have  severe  depression! I have always been a happy positive strong person but this year has been terrible due to the mood swings caused by the nexplanon. It also made me have a period for months, then the period finally stopped for several months and they have recently started back up again. It is very frustrating. The nexplanon has changed me into a person I have never imagined being. I am constantly upset. There is not a day I am not falling apart. The nexplanon also made my hair fall out. I don&#039;t believe that it has that listed as a side affect but I have several friends that experience that as well.""",1.0,10
Doxylamine,Insomnia,"""Use it often as I&#039;m going through menopause and having difficulty falling and staying asleep.  Works well for me and have no side effects. I buy it and it is very reasonably priced.""",10.0,5
Oxytrol,Overactive Bladde,"""Oxytrol gave me a life without looking for the closest bathroom in s panic. I can now control my urge long enough to get to a bathroom.  Only problem is it&#039;s hard to find. No longer on shelves at stores.""",10.0,31
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the Kyleena inserted today. I was very nervous going into the appointment because of the experiences that I read on here. It really wasn&#039;t as bad as I was expecting! The whole thing took about 5 minutes and the actual &quot;uncomfortable&quot; part was about 30 seconds. It&#039;s a different kind of feeling than a pap. I have been very crampy since the procedure but nothing ibuprofen, a heating pad, and Netflix can&#039;t fix.""",10.0,3
Olanzapine,Insomnia,"""I have suffered from terrible insomnia for quite some time. Every time I get better, then my body becomes used to it.  Currently I take 5mg with 50mg Serequel and 15mg Midozalm. This is a lot of medication and keep in constant contact with my Docters. """,7.0,4
Vilazodone,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Prescribed only by psychiatrists, Was weaned off Zoloft 200 mg, Effexor 225 mg &amp; Amitriptyine 150 mg. Put on Viibryd 40 mg Oct 11. FDA approved Feb &#039;11. Diagnosed w/ significant severe depression, severe anxiety &amp; seasonal affective disorder Feb &#039;01. 4 months after being on Viibryd, my psychotherapist of virtually weekly since Mar 01 said she could not believe the significant difference Viibryd had on me. 3 years &amp; 4 months later, I laugh frequently, my silly personality is back [I&#039;m very young appearing &amp; acting age 61], I enjoy life, I talk much more. Still have bad days, still have bad cries - yet what a difference! A miracle drug! I&#039;m grateful!""",10.0,52
Fioricet,Headache,"""I have never had any major headaches to speak of. Recently I had a major migraine for 4 days. This got so bad I literally thought my head was going to explode. I got 2 shots 2 days in a row thst barely numbed the pain. My doctor then ordered a ct scan which came back ok. After pleading to the doctor nothing was working he prescribed this. Wow is all I can say. Headache stopped and hasn&#039;t returned. I would recommend trying this as the first option instead of suffering through different things""",10.0,21
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""I started my prep at 10:00 tonight 3/6/2015 late due to the storm and having to travel 6 hours away. 
First off this isn&#039;t my first and won&#039;t be my last. I started just on clear liquids on Tuesday so I wouldn&#039;t have a lot to come out.
So I drank my first liter at 10:00 and not 5 minutes after my first 8 ounces I was in the bathroom.
I continued and got both liters down and have had a some ice chips. It&#039;s 2:25 AM I am still on the commode and it&#039;s a all clear.
I did have issues with vomiting this time which is not me I have these at least every three months. But over all, I am now hoping I am on the down side and can lay down and get warm. The chills are the worst.""",10.0,7
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got this after my son was born. I got it put in mid-Nov 2012.  I had a short one half month without a period, on and off regularly for one month and now I have had one for going on two months.  I am always tired which could be the new baby but he is pretty much the best part of my life so I don&#039;t know about that. My hair also fell out but that is also a sign of coming off the prenatal vitamins. I am increadably moody. I fell disengaged at work. I have not had a problem losing weight on Weight Watchers since I started it but I do eat much less now""",4.0,2
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Started this medication today after being on bentyl for years. Noticed within a few hours I was having side effects. Muscle pains, nausea, loss of appetite.  Hopefully these subside and this medicine works. My insurance covered most of the cost, so pricing wasn&#039;t too awful.""",6.0,23
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Sinusitis,"""I suffer from frequent severe migraines and disclosed this info to the physician during my visit. Recent sinus infections I took a Z-pack and was done but this time was my first time taking Bactrim - DS. Painful headaches, stomach aches, constipation even after drinking water frequently daily. Hoping I don&#039;t get the yeast infection or any other issues some patients complain about.""",5.0,11
Treximet,Migraine,"""I would occasionally get migraines (started at age 16) now I am 28. After a car accident two years ago, I get them much more frequently. I tried Treximet after being desperate for something on day three of the worst migraine of my life. Treximet KILLED my migraine within 15 mins. It made me sleepy and made my limbs feel very heavy but it got rid of the migraine. I only take Treximet every other month, and unlike some, I have to wait to take it until my migraine is full blown, or else it makes me feel worse.""",9.0,5
Vilazodone,None,"""I have been on Vibryd for almost a year now. Right after it was approved. I had minor issues for the first couple of weeks. But it works great for anxiety issues. I would fly off the handle for the smallest things and Viibryd totally takes that away. My granddaughter isn&#039;t worried about going out shopping or eating with me. Seriously, it was horrible. I&#039;m sure it is menopause related but I couldn&#039;t control it. VIIBRYD did.  Only drawback is memory issues. It did state that in the brochures, but I just have to concentrate that much harder. Best of luck to everyone.""",9.0,41
Atarax,Anxiety,"""Take the smallest dose possible!  I took 50 mg of this and spent an entire day on the couch feeling dizzy and tired and completely wiped out.  It was only until a family member commented on how my anxiety seemed to be better that I realized it was true. I asked my Dr for the smallest dose and 5 mg. It is enough to calm my anxiety and help me sleep without feeling uselessly tired.  """,8.0,45
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I read plenty of reviews.
I drank a gallon of water through out the day as directed by the physician. I had one 16ounce clear jello, one 8 ounce chicken broth and the rest was bottled water throughout the day. I held my nose to avoid the smell that I read about. As I was drinking it, I gulped it down and the taste was very familiar to me. It was like a cough syrup that I had when I was younger. I had the two sixteen ounce bottles of water. This stuff works very fast. I was in the bathroom for three hours.""",10.0,8
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I promised myself (like many others) that if this worked I would write a review just because I know how scary it is! Honestly, I would not worry at all:) Had unprotected sex (not on birth control) and he pulled out. I was still super scared (because I realized I was ovulating) and so I bought and took plan b within 2 hours of unprotected sex. This was on a Sunday. The following Tuesday I went and started birth control, which made things even more terrifying because it completely messed up when I was supposed to start my period. The weeks of waiting for my period were absolute hell, and trust me when I say things will be okay! This really does work! I got my period right on time during the second sugar pill! Ladies do not worry !""",10.0,4
Imatinib,Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia,"""I&#039;ve been on Gleevec since Aug. 24 2001 for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. I&#039;ve had no side effects with it. The only side effect I had is when the doctor had me on both Gleevec and interferon it caused my heart function to drop. They took me off the interferon and heart function was normal. Been in remission for 11 years.""",9.0,36
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""OMG took 2 pills at 6pm woke up at 2:30am and thought I was dying from the cramps. I spent about an hour rocking back and forth on the toilet and nothing happened for about 45 minutes. But the cramping, faint feeling and nausea were so unbearable I was crying for my mom. I have never had cramping so bad... definitely NOT gentle or subtle, it got the job done but I will never take it again.""",5.0,11
Movantik,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""I&#039;ve taken these as needed and every time I have to prepare myself for being &quot;uncomfortable&quot; and prepared by not leaving the house for at least 4-5 hours. I have to say it will make you go however the next 3-5 hours are unpredictable. 
I&#039;ve experienced some withdrawal type feelings as well as anxiety/ restlessness. 
I keep this medication on hand incase I really need it to &quot;go&quot;.  
I may take 1/2 of a dose and see if I can get a more gradual BM.""",3.0,14
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""United Health would not cover it. $80.00 a month !!!!!  and it made me so much worse. I started to have at least 5-10 anxiety attacks a day after I started taking it and my depression got worse. Evil pill.""",1.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I&#039;m 15 and I started taking Tri-Sprintec about 8 days ago to help with my acne and horrible periods. I have been reading all of the reviews and so far I don&#039;t think it is as bad. Yes, I have breast tenderness, nausea, and intense stomach pains, but it&#039;s nothing I can&#039;t handle. Others say those symptoms go away after a few packets, and I&#039;m willing to go through with it. """,7.0,7
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m on 200mg Lamictal and 150mg Wellbutrin for bipolar II with mania controlled and depression affecting my daily life. Added 20mg of Latuda 3 weeks ago and I&#039;ve seen massive improvement. I went from sitting at home on the couch all the time to going out and applying for jobs and completing many projects around the house. It does come with drowsiness, works better than my prescribed sleep medication, and some nausea but food solves that. I don&#039;t know if my dosage will be increased but I feel great now with all my other medications plus the Latuda. Overall the pros make the cons nonexistent in my eyes.""",9.0,183
Zofran,Gastroenteritis,"""Spent a week vomiting and with diarrhea. Couldn&#039;t keep anything down and was getting worse instead of better. I ended up driving to the ER with a vomit bag to my face trying not to crap myself. When they gave me the Zofran, I felt better in 5 minutes and was able to eat a little plain chicken and rice with broth a couple hours later. I didn&#039;t realize just much nausea I had until the whole room suddenly stopped waving. Slept better than I have in a long time and this morning I didn&#039;t throw up! Crackers and Gatorade for breakfast! Every 6 hours and I love this little pill.""",10.0,17
Estradiol,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""A life saver!  I was crying all the time, hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats. Everything blissfully went away pretty quickly after I started taking 0.5 dose in pill form. At first I noticed a bit of breast tenderness and headaches but after a week or two they were gone.  My breasts have filled out a bit which is a bonus! My only regret is that I didn&#039;t start this 5 years ago instead of suffering through it.  Wonderful stuff!""",9.0,98
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I was with a guy for a pretty long time and this one time the condom broke and he had came  inside...  slowly he pulled out and that&#039;s when we knew that it broke. Well at that given moment, I freaked out and then a lot things were going through my mind. But my partner was there to calm me down. We then rushed to our local CVS and purchased the Plan B Formula. I took it an hour later after the incident. After 3 or 5 days I started experiencing some kind of brown/reddish color coming out my vag which was one of the symptoms I experienced. I also experienced headaches,nausea &amp; minor cramps. But nothing I couldn&#039;t take. At the end I got my period a day later from usual.""",10.0,3
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve read many people have been gaining weight from this drug.  This is why it is SO important you care about your health from day one and it should be a part of your lifestyle and regimen, no matter what.  This way, whatever the side effects are of the medicine, you&#039;re on top of your game and won&#039;t get hit as hard.

I&#039;ve been on many bipolar medications which make you gain weight, but I barely noticed because I work out and eat very healthy.  It&#039;s of utter importance that you lay down a solid, healthy foundation before and during therapy.  The healthy lifestyle will also make the medicine work better.  It&#039;s common sense.""",7.0,83
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I started Victoza later in 2013.  I am on Medicare, since I am a Senior Citizen and in Nov. of 2014 I was told I would have to pay $249 a month for it until January.  Not wanting to pay that much, I just quit using it for the last two months of 2014.  Initially, I had no side effects to the Victoza and had lost weight and the A1C went down to 6.8.  But now after starting the Victoza again since January, I am having those awful burps, to the point that I nearly get sick to my stomach.  Would it help if I took the shot at night instead of during the day?""",9.0,26
Mesalamine,Ulcerative Colitis,"""After 8 weeks on Lialda, it did not clear up the blood, still had abdomen tenderness, and caused me to have diarrhea. I did get a discount card which brought the cost down to $10. If you like this medicine, you should go to their website and see if you can get this card. I got it from my MD.""",4.0,7
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I first started latuda at 40mg and it had zero effect.  My dose was increased to 80mg and within two days, every single last bit of noise in my head disappeared completely.  My focus is excellent now and my life has literally changed because of this drug.  My energy is put into things that are important like a clean house and a clean body and I am so happy all the time now.  I can&#039;t believe how excellent this drug is and I am so happy I was given the right dose to help me live a better life.  I&#039;m actually ready to face the world again and get off of disability and go back to work!  I CAN&#039;T DESCRIBE HOW MUCH THIS DRUG HAS CHANGED MY LIFE POSITIVELY.  Complete 180 degree turnaround!""",10.0,121
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""As a former Firefighter who suffered a back injury 17 yrs ago. The surgeons said surgery would not help and that I should stay on pain medicines for relief. I&#039;ve tried them all. Norco 10/325 has been the best. I have been able to get a job and hold it, which has done wonders for my self esteem. To be able to return to the work force and lead a relatively normal life. I can&#039;t do a lot of things but since being on Norco 10/325 for 4 years now I no longer suffer any depression and family and friends say I&#039;m my old self again. I still suffer times where I have to slow way down but overall this medicine has been life changing for me.""",10.0,52
Meridia,Obesity,"""I used this for about 3 months and it jump started my healthy diet and exercise plan. I lost a totally of 60 pounds in 6 months and kept it off for four years. I just needed the extra help.""",10.0,92
Butorphanol,Pain,"""My doctor has prescribed this medication for migraines. It works great if you take it at the onset of a migraine. If you have a full blown migraine, it may take several doses. All other migraine medications do not work on me. Stadol is the only pain reliever to help with the pain. Just make sure when you take it, you are some place you can lie down.""",9.0,33
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Sprintec for a few months now, and for the most part I find it to be a pretty decent birth control pill after having tried a few other brands previously. My biggest issue with Sprintec is that is has caused my skin to become more irritated and I have started to have issues with break-outs, which is something I have NEVER had an issue with before and I always had clear skin in the past. This is frustrating, but something that I can manage as the break-outs aren&#039;t too awful at this time. I thankfully haven&#039;t noticed any kind of significant weight gain or mood change...although at times I may tend to be slightly more overly-emotional, but it isn&#039;t severe like it was in the case of some other medications.""",8.0,2
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had the implanon after my first child. Then took it out, got pregnant with my second &amp; back in a couple weeks after birth. I love it! Personally, it works great for me. I don&#039;t have bad side affects w/ it &amp; my husband and I never use other forms of contraception &amp; no scares. My period is still regular. I&#039;ve gained weight but I&#039;m also not the healthiest eater lol. My insurance covered it both for insertion &amp; removal! &amp; I&#039;ll definately keep using it. Its already in your arm so you don&#039;t have to remember specific times like with the pill. Or have rejections like w/ the IUDs""",9.0,9
Benicar HCT,High Blood Pressure,"""I was placed on Benicar HCT for over 4 years ago, after trying many other blood pressure medications. It has been the only prescription that has significantly reduced my blood pressure without any side effects. The only bad effect it is the cost.""",10.0,23
Orphenadrine,Migraine,"""I was first given this medicine for intractable migraines at the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago.  The headaches were so severe that I could not even lay my head on a pillow.  After treatment with Orphenadrine Citrate 60mg IM every 6 hours.  No more migraines.  I maybe have to take it once a month.  When they occur.....it takes care of them.  This is adjunct emergency medicine I might add.  They placed me on Verapamil 180 SA once a day and Keppra at night.  So far so good. Headache free for the first time in over 15 months.  My doctor there was great.""",10.0,19
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I constantly get cold sores . I think it&#039;s because I lick my lips to often instead of using Chapstick. But I always keep two bottles of Abreva in my house. The price might throw you off. But it works miracles, gets rid of my blister in a day or two. Love it, can&#039;t live without it. Highly Recommend It to everyone !""",10.0,17
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I am a recovering heroin addict. I have been clean for 2 years. Prior to getting clean 2 years ago I tried to get off opiates while being prescribed suboxone. I believe that suboxone is very beneficial to get through withdrawal. My personal experience is that suboxone was just another replacement for my opiate addiction. It was just a substitute for my drug of choice. This time when I got clean I used suboxone for 5 days and then weened off completely. I am 100% clean from any mood or mind altering drugs. I don&#039;t see the point in getting &quot;clean&quot; if I am going to be taking another drug to replace the old one. Yes, it is better then using street drugs. But you are lying to yourself if you think your truly clean.""",3.0,47
Abilify,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I was put on 5 mg of Abilify 2 months ago to add to 60 mg of Prozac that had stopped working.  I was afraid at first due to all the negative comments of weight gain.  This medication is a blessing.  Felt alive again after taking only 2 weeks.  My life is better than ever.  No weight gain.  This medication does increase your appetite but if you don&#039;t over eat you will be fine.""",10.0,44
Dronabinol,Anorexia,"""I am disabled veteran with spinal injury. The opioid med was all I knew for my back. I have since been amazed at the pain reliving ability of this medicine. It helps me eat and allows for a more positive day.""",10.0,26
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""This medicine if taken as prescribed is very useful and has saved me from having a melt down plenty of times.""",7.0,33
Letrozole,"Breast Cancer, Adjuvant","""When I switched aromatase inhibitors from Arimidex to Femara it was a world of difference!  The terrible side effects I was experiencing made me question whether survival from breast cancer was worth it if my life would be spent with Arimidex side effects of irritability, MORE hair loss, joint pains, etc. My oncologist switched me to Femara and my life returned to more pleasant and more energy. I have been suggesting this change to all my blogging support group that are having problems with Arimadex. Later adding OTC Biosil and SamE have also helped the hair and joint and mood issues.""",9.0,107
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""NIGHTMARE. The burning and itching were so bad I had to take a bath at midnight and flush my vagina out. Did fix the issue though, in case that&#039;s helpful to anyone else. Having a yeast infection is way better than putting this toxic waste into your vag.""",1.0,2
Maxalt,Migraine,"""This is the only medicine that tackles my migraines.  They can make me sleepy and stupid, but I&#039;ll take that over a migraine pain any day.""",9.0,8
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have been on contrave for about 5 weeks now.  I have lost, gained &amp; lost 4lbs.  I intend to stay on it another month and try to be more physically active.  One thing I have noticed, is that my jeans are not as tight.  I have actually gone in 1 - 2 notches on my belt.  Which is more impressive to me than the 4 lbs.  I had a few headaches off and on for the first 2 weeks, but nothing major.  For me the side effects haven&#039;t been that bad.  I have noticed that it has helped me A LOT with cravings and portions.  With contrave, I haven&#039;t snacked all day at work or in the evening after supper. It has reduced the amount of food I am able to eat.  If I over eat, I feel miserable.   I was hoping to lose at least 10 lbs but that hasn&#039;t happened yet.""",6.0,26
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""So I&#039;ve jut begun the seriquel drug to treat apparent Bipolar disorder,

This drug has 110% assisted in my sleeping but thats also the issue,

See I HATE sleeping through the day, but since taking this drug every night around 8:30pm I cannot seem to stay awake all day im either EXTREMELY tired and drowsy sleeping,  or I am EXTREMELY hungry, I cannot seem to stop my appetite,

I have also noticed a strong increase in my aggressiveness I am usually a very calm person, however I have found myself getting angry and or sad at very little,

I am contributing this to my current state of drowsiness, however even after a 18 hour shift at work i usually dont get angry,


Now this is purely my opinion and my experience and I am yet to speak with my GP""",3.0,18
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I would try anything, I had grown up with the most painful periods, every start of my period had me laying on the bathroom floor crying, and vomiting. It was terrible and not a way to live I went to my doctor and asked for help she suggested this told me some women had bad experiences but I didn&#039;t care. Ladies listen to me very carefully the first couple months are going to be terrible because your body is not used to the lack of hormones missing from your everyday life. So yes my ache was terrible I gained weight because I would get the shakes if I didn&#039;t eat, I didn&#039;t have any energy and I was so moody like to the point I thought I would have a nervous break down, I spotted for two weeks at a time, but now I have no periods and I&#039;m normal""",10.0,1
Gabapentin,ibromyalgia,"""People ask me if it works.  All I know is that when I miss a few days, I feel awful.  Within hours of getting my refill, I feel human again.  I wish there was a drug that would give 100% pain relief, but that&#039;s not realistic.  At least with this, I can function.""",7.0,40
Qsymia,Obesity,"""This medication changed my life! It gave me my life back. Lost 67lbs in 5months. It made the food I was eating taste like it was &quot;crap, disgusting, processed garbage&quot; I was a fast food Pepsi addict (case of Pepsi a day). After my first dose I have never been able to drink a Pepsi again! I craved fresh foods vegetables grass fed beef. Partnered with real kickboxing the weight came off so fast and I&#039;ve been off the Qsymia for 2 months and NO weight gain just more loss. I still have no desire to eat the garbage I did before. My brother is having the same success as I have had on Qsymia. Some people say its the cost of the medication they can&#039;t do it.""",10.0,96
Lamisil,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""My physician prescribed Lamisil for me in October 2007. I took it for three months and had 2 liver panels done during that time. I was dizzy and mildly nauseated the first few days and had diarreah. It has taken 10 months for the new nails to grow out but I can bare my toes once again! It also CURES athlete&#039;s feet. Now my feet are baby smooth and free of dryness and cracks. I would highly recommend this product. Don&#039;t wait! This is the best my feet have looked in years. Trust me, IT WORKS! :)""",9.0,166
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Was placed on this medication 5 days ago in addition to being on 100 mg trazodone for insomnia. First day was amazing, placebo effect I am sure. After the first day my chest started hurting and I was sleepy and sluggish. I normally am at the gym 6 days per week. I have been once and was so weak feeling I couldn&#039;t push half the weight I normally do and it cut 20 minutes from my lifting time. The last few days I took myself off the trazodone fearing it was what was causing the problem after reading that the two medicines should not be mixed. It didn&#039;t help. I became angry and noticed stiffness in my thighs and neck. I also have been eating everything in sight. This has made me miserable very fast. I start coming off tomorrow.""",1.0,38
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I have been 5 months quit thanks to Chantix.  It really takes the edge off from day 1 if used as directed.  My problem is the internet uses cookies.  So even though I think I&#039;ve quit, all I see are ads for Chantix, which reminds me of cigs when I&#039;m not thinking about them.  I may start back because of the Chantix ads!!!  Please stop !!!  I&#039;m also seeing nonstop Jimmy Fallon ads even though I only clicked on one thing of his please make that stop too Chantix.""",9.0,1
Eletriptan,Migraine,"""Not effective for me. I&#039;ve been a migraine sufferer for 30 yrs and have relied mainly on Imitrex . My Neurologist has also been giving me BOTOX every 3 months for the past 6 yrs which has helped cut my attacks down immensely.
However,  he thought maybe I should try Relpax for those migraines I do get and it has not been helping me at all. 
My Imitrex 100 ( or generic) would usually rid me of a migraine as long as I took it within the first 15 or so minutes of onset.  So , I guess I&#039;ll stick with what&#039;s worked for me.""",3.0,3
Toujeo,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Toujeo. 19 units at night. Two weeks off lantus solo star

Blood sugars waking were 140,  now 200
Nausea 15 minutes after injection. Lasts for two hours.
Severe cramping and pain in feet ,calves, shoulders, and hands
Diarrhea on and off through out the two weeks
Dizziness
Blurry vision in one eye
Swollen gums

Hope this levels off quickly""",4.0,16
Vraylar,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have tried abilify (worked but caused massive weight gain) and latuda (worked at first, then just made me restless and agitated) and now vraylar for depression/mixed episodes in BP II.  I have only been on it for about a week, but I noticed a HUGE difference in my mood and agitation. I do not feel depressed and hopeless, and am no longer agitated at all. I hope this med continues to work! It is VERY expensive, but you can go on the website and get a savings card where you only pay $15/month.""",9.0,36
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""Sorry I want to share what happening to  the inside of my mouth. I Have perfect teeth and since I started to take sub&#039;s I am in deterioration mode. This drug sucks. Maybe try with something else.""",5.0,19
Tramadol,Pain,"""I was prescribed this drug after tearing some ligaments in my shoulder. I experienced little to no relief of the pain while on this drug. The side effects are real though and just made me feel worse. I have intense back pain and sinus infection like symptoms that only surfaced after my second day on the drug. my lower back aches and my eyes hurt while I experience nausea as well.  In my opinion this drug does more harm than relief.""",1.0,18
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I took plan b 2 months ago, 5 days before ovulation, and 5 hours after the incident. A week later, I bled for 5 days like you should after plan b, then had another period a week after that. I didn&#039;t have any side effects until just this past week, and my period has been 11 days late, I just got it a few hours ago. This past week I&#039;ve had extremely sore breasts, dizziness, and many other early pregnancy symptoms along with the late period, so I was really freaking out. Overall, yes plan b works, but it can be scary that I didn&#039;t feel anything until 2 months, which lead me to believe that I was pregnant. So only take this pill if you really need to, and don&#039;t take it frequently because it really can mess your body up and scare you.""",8.0,3
Microgestin Fe 1.5 / 30,Birth Control,"""I started this birth control because I wanted something low hormone. I was on it a few years ago then stopped, and when I started again a year later my doc put me on the same the one. This time it has cause a lot of problems for me though! I gained about 8 pounds in the first month, all in my midsection (boobs and stomach!). After working out and eating better I have lost most of it, but because of the fluctuation my boobs have started to sag and I&#039;m only 24! The biggest issue is that is has CAUSED acne in places I&#039;ve never had it before, most noticeably my neck. Not just my jawline or near my face, big cystic pimples on my neck and throat which are impossible to cover up!! I am switching to Yaz now and am hoping it will fix my skin.""",4.0,2
Vistaril,Anxiety,"""Every time I think I don&#039;t need this medicine I always go back to it. Now I found that with the Celexa it does not work as well.""",9.0,41
Dalmane,Insomnia,"""I had a hysterectomy and was suffering from no sleep at all. My doctor gave me Ambien and it did work for the first few nights then sleepless nights returned. A few days ago he gave me Dalmane and I couldn&#039;t be happier. I am sleeping all night now.  However, I do have a slight headache in the morning.""",10.0,61
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I remember tears rolling down my face as I signed the packet confirming that I understood the potential side effects of taking this medicine. I had suffered from large and painful cystic acne on my jawline since I hit puberty around 13 and nothing - natural remedies, chemical-filled lotions, Spironolactone, birth control pills, change in diet, drinking more water, etc. - had come close to fixing it. I have depression and Crohn&#039;s in my family and worried this would make it worse. Aside from dry lips and dry skin I did not have any side effects and my acne is FINALLY GONE. Started April &#039;15 ended in November &#039;15. I did have an initial breakout. I know many people who have taken it as well who do not have any horror stories. Don&#039;t be afraid!""",9.0,9
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I just started this medicine today I don&rsquo;t know how it&rsquo;s going to work I have been so scared to take a pill because of past experiences. I have been feeling like this for  a long time.  It started in about 2005 when stress level went sky high. I used to hold everything in and not talk about what I was going thru, always trying to make everybody happy and that as long they was happy I was good. I was a people pleaser and I was helping people and couldn&rsquo;t say no to them and that just impacted me so much that I was hurt emotionally and broken. But now I am trying this medicine because I heard so much good report I want to feel good too, I want to feel alive and happy again""",10.0,0
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Bydureon worked well helping my A1C level, 7.6 to 6.5. Also sugar levels went from 120-140 fasting to 90-110. After meals levels went from 180-220 to 140-160. I also lost 19 lbs in three months. After 3 months the side effects became too much to handle. Nausea and vomiting were constant. Woke up one night so sick I could not keep any thing down. Three hours later ended up in ER dehydrated. Have stopped taking bydureon two weeks ago but it still is in my system. Still nausea and upset stomach with sour taste in mouth. Results were great. Just couldn&#039;t handle side effects.""",8.0,45
Amphetamine,ADHD,"""Love this med to help me stay awake to study.""",10.0,1
Crestor,High Cholesterol,"""LDL was 124. Took 10mg Crestor 3 times a week. Six weeks later my LDL is down to 54. Doc says to go down to 2 pills a week, which will maintain the lower cholesterol number. No muscle cramps or joint pains with taking it a couple times a week instead of every day and its just as effective. Even if I did have cramps or joint pain it would still be worth it to get my cholesterol down, reduce heart disease and prevent dementia.""",10.0,128
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""This product worked great for me. During sex my bf came inside me. I was panicking. I went and purchased the pill shortly after. My period came within my scheduled timeframe. My breasts are a little sore but other than nothing major.""",9.0,6
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I have been on contrave for about 5 weeks now.  I have lost, gained &amp; lost 4lbs.  I intend to stay on it another month and try to be more physically active.  One thing I have noticed, is that my jeans are not as tight.  I have actually gone in 1 - 2 notches on my belt.  Which is more impressive to me than the 4 lbs.  I had a few headaches off and on for the first 2 weeks, but nothing major.  For me the side effects haven&#039;t been that bad.  I have noticed that it has helped me A LOT with cravings and portions.  With contrave, I haven&#039;t snacked all day at work or in the evening after supper. It has reduced the amount of food I am able to eat.  If I over eat, I feel miserable.   I was hoping to lose at least 10 lbs but that hasn&#039;t happened yet.""",6.0,26
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""This has been my life saver. I got this one month after my daughter was born. At first you are moody, and I bled for 2 weeks. (But I was a new mom so could be that). I&#039;ve had no periods, and not having to remember all those stupid little pills is fantastic. But another thing is I have lost 55lbs WHILE on this. The first two years I did nothing towards dieting but when I finally decided to make the change this birth control did not hold me back. I LOVE this BC.""",10.0,9
Progesterone,Progesterone Insufficiency,"""I&#039;m on AK pill. My doctor said my weight problems an acne are from having no progesterone to regulate my hormones. An that it made my testosterone too high, which makes it hard to lose any weight. Took last night. Slept great. No bloat, an high energy. I&#039;m happy so far. Can&#039;t say I have any bad side effects. I&#039;ll check back if I get any negatives.""",8.0,10
Lorazepam,Panic Disorde,"""My experience with a serious panic attack was thought to be the onset of a heart attack. I was monitored, had lab work, even x-rays. No heart attack, my heart was found to be totally clean of blockages. So the doctors conferred that I was indeed having a full scale panic attack. I was given a single 1 mg pill of Ativan. 
within minutes i was calmer, breathing returned to slow and regular, i felt warmer, and secure, clear headed yet a little sleepy.
the other med i take is one 75 mg Effexor XR nightly, and a single capsule of raw thyroid nightly
i do take a vitamin and mineral supplement when i think to.
the Ativan prescription was issued for short term and serious times of panic only. 
it was recommended i receive counsel, as well.""",10.0,50
Strattera,ADHD,"""My son who is 12 has been on this medication now for about 6 months. 40 mg a day. It does absolutely nothing for him. The Dr tried upping his dose to 50mg and he started having major mood swings, anxiety and depression. Ritalin, Concerta, Vyvanse we have tried those too but the side effects were too much for him to handle. I&#039;m at a loss what to do now. No more meds I guess?""",1.0,15
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""Yet another positive review for Hypercare... I tried managing my underarm sweating for almost 10 years, too embarrassed to address the problem. Recent weight loss and a new job working at a fast-paced, hot restaurant finally pushed me to talk to my doctor about a solution to my problem. I, like others on here, was very skeptical- this had been a part of my life for a very long time and I really didn&#039;t think anything could fix it. When the box said it may take a week or so for results, I definitely did not expect the sweating to stop the next day... but it did. I worked for 10 hours in 90+ degree weather the day after applying Hypercare and I didn&#039;t experience any sweating. I urge anyone with hyperhidrosis to talk to their doctor!""",10.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have tried to get on the rhythm of taking this birth control pill. The last pill I was in (Orthotricyclin lo) was perfect. After just one week on the first pack of this, I had tremendous nausea to the point that I had to lay down countless times throughout the day. I stopped half way and waited two months. Recently I just began again. The nausea is not as horrible but it is still there. I feel it more if I have to be passenger in a moving car. I&#039;m not measuring my weight so I don&#039;t know how it is affecting me. One odd thing is that after years and years of loving coffee, I find it hard to drink now, it recently begun tasting too bitter or too sweet, which was NEVER a problem before. I will have to find another brand in the near future.""",2.0,1
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;ve only been on Doryx for 5 weeks so far, but my face is completely smooth except for maybe 1-2 pimples. Around the 3rd week though, my acne got sooooo bad!! My face was just purging all of the bad stuff out, I guess. BUT STICK WITH IT! My face is super smooth now, but I have a lot of scars (makeup can cover those up, but I really want those to go away soon). I didn&#039;t rate it a 10 just because I&#039;m not done with the drug yet.""",9.0,13
Fortamet,Insulin Resistance Syndrome,"""Excellent med. Tolerate perfectly. Very much improves my glucose intolerance. Improves my mood as well and high improvement in my quality of life.""",10.0,69
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""Paxil worked very well for my anxiety. I used to not be able to function in a crowded room but now I am fine. I find that it also gives me sturdy thick erections which I never used to have.""",8.0,32
Promethazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I suffered from Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome; similar to an abdominal migraine.  Gastroenterologist prescribed Phenergan suppositories as a prophylaxis.  It prevented the onset of the nausea and vomiting.  Just knowing it is it my refrigerator should I need it has stopped the cycle. """,10.0,24
Azor,High Blood Pressure,"""It was discovered that I had high blood pressure in October &#039;15 at the dentist.  It was 177/90.  I was shocked.  I had no clue it was so high.  I eventually went to a cardiologist &amp; was checked out.  My heart was fine but my blood pressure had gone up to 198/95.  I tried an herbal supplement but it didn&#039;t touch it.  When I went to the doctor he put me on Azor 5/40mg.  I have been on it for about 2 months.  My blood pressure ranges between 134/80 to 114-68.  So the Azor has definitely helped. I am one who has side effects to most drugs but I can only say I have one slight one with Azor. I do get tired &amp; nod off if I&#039;m sitting in a chair watching TV in the evening. I had been taking the Azor in the morning.  I will take it at night instead.""",10.0,10
Macrobid,Urinary Tract Infection,"""My urinary tract infection symptoms were not nearly as painful as the side effects of this medicine. It cleared up the UTI in a day but by the second day, it was nausea, extreme fatigue, no appetite, joint and muscle pain, stomach pain and complete weakness, chills and fever. Pharmacist said it was probably the UTI. Now it&#039;s day 5 and I&#039;m in agony. Stopping Macrobid and calling the doctor in the morning.""",3.0,52
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""I was given Dilaudid after being in the hospital for bowel obstruction. Worst pain of my LIFE! In IV form its amazing, total pain relief in 60 seconds. It was hard to get perscribed in pill form but finally found a pain doctor that agreed it was a better drug for me. I now take 4mg pills every 6-8 hours and can lead a normal life. There are no side effects, but it is hard to get a script for. Take only as doctor says, DO NOT take more.""",10.0,94
Methotrexate,Psoriasis,"""I&#039;ve had psoriasis for the past 10 years and was exhausted from trying creams and such.  I searched for a treatment that would do more - and have been on methotrexate for about 7 weeks now.  I haven&#039;t noticed any change in my skin - atleast not for the better.  I&#039;ve been really itchy, and I really feel like my scalp has gotten worse.  I have flakes constantly and my head is covered in acne and red bumps now.  My face is getting a bit of acne too.  And, despite the fact that I eat very healthy and work out, I have put on about 2 pounds per week. 
:(  So sad""",2.0,23
Concerta,ADHD,"""This drug works. I&#039;m a senior at high school and ever since I was in Elementary School I have had grades ranging from D-F.
All through school I had problems paying attention and in recent years (9th grade) I was put on concerta and I have had nothing but good grades and teachers were amazed at how good I&#039;m doing now. THANKS CONCERTA.""",10.0,82
Prozac,ibromyalgia,"""I have been taking Prozac for over 10 years and I truly believe that I would not be here today if it were not for Prozac.""",9.0,108
Lamotrigine,Anxiety,"""I had high hopes for this medication. At 25 mg, I thought I noticed a slight positive effect. About when I upped from 25 to 50 mg, I experienced about two weeks of feeling extremely depressed, which continued when I increased to 75 mg. It did somewhat decrease my agitated anxiety, but did not help with my obsessive ruminations. Aside from the depressed mood and mild sedation, I didn&#039;t notice any side effects. When I decreased back to 25 mg, I noticed the depressed mood lifting and an increase in anxiety.""",4.0,22
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I just had Skyla placed about an hour ago. The reviews had me terrified. I haven&#039;t given birth before and also have a tilted pelvis. I was warned placement was going to be tricky. Truthfully, not so bad. I will say I&#039;m lucky. I was given a pill to soften my cervix 8 hours prior and an oxycodone and Xanax 1 hour prior. It took 3 different clamps on my cervix to pull it down to the right angle.. So 3 different attempts to insert Skyla, that pain was the worst. The NP said my inner cervix sphincter was spasming, which was out of my control. On the third attempt or finally went in. I have always had extremely painful cramps. Right now an hour later that&#039;s all I feel. Really crampy, but tolerable.""",8.0,0
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""Works great, without as much acetaminophen there is less risk of liver damage.""",10.0,47
Duavee,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I could have dealt with the night sweats probably,  but the extreme emotions were driving me and everyone around me crazy.  I felt better after the first dose and every day since, I feel great, I can control my emotions.   Duavee is my miracle.""",10.0,14
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""This is very good for first time anxiety. It makes you feel drowsy which helps to calm you. Excessive tiredness was the only real side effect I had. However, this may not work for everyone because it does not treat the psychological aspect of anxiety. So even if it makes you tired, you may still feel very anxious. It makes for good short term treatment, but I would talk to a doctor for something else for long term control. On the whole it has helped me very much because I can take it as needed, it&#039;s not habit forming, and it&#039;s pretty inexpensive. I am happy with the way it has helped me.""",8.0,27
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I have suffered from insomnia for years since going through menopause. I used to have to have a couple glasses of wine to fall asleep -- without that I would stay up all night reading -- trying to get tired -- and wind up finishing an entire book. I have been taking this medication for about a month and it&#039;s working as prescribed for me. I get drowsy after 30 minutes or so and sleep through the night. I wake up energized and ready to go. I hope it continues to perform as desired. I think I can agree with the dreams -- no nightmares, just dreams which I remember to some degree. I sleep so good that I don&#039;t move unless my dog does.... LOL""",9.0,78
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve been on Trulicity 1.5 for a few months now.  I&#039;m Type 1 so I also take humalog and tresiba.  I have a love/hate relationship with Truclicity.  It definitely helps with my sugars and weight loss.  I don&#039;t have to take a much insulin when I&#039;m on it.  However, I have random nausea, weakness, and fatigue. Seems lately that it&#039;s happening more often.  It&#039;s hard for me to get things done during the day because of the side effects. So I&#039;m trying to decided if its worth staying on it.""",6.0,22
Methadone,Chronic Pain,"""Is very good for chronic pain without very much side effects. Very effective.""",10.0,49
Strattera,ADHD,"""I am a 25 yr old female with ADHD And bipolar disorder. My doctor started me on Strattera a little over a month ago and it works great. I was having a hard time constraining in class (I&#039;m a college student) and it really helps me focus. The only down side is the occasional nausea but I found if I take it on an empty stomach the nausea isn&#039;t so bad. I would suggest this medicine.""",10.0,41
Stimate,von Willebrand's Disease,"""Stimate has been very effective with my 2 children in stopping a bleed quickly.  It is our first line of defense when a severe bleed starts.  Check with your doctor and have them test the effectiveness before using.""",10.0,4
Zoloft,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Has helped enough that I still take it. A word of warning though, you may experience incontinence soon after (that lovely &#039;d&#039; word). In my case, it only takes about 5 minutes before nature comes calling (!)
Up until recently, I attributed it to the coffee I have every morning with my breakfast, as caffeine is apparently a common cause. 
Then I spoke to a friend who&#039;d stopped taking Zoloft because of this side effect and it suddenly dawned on me. So I tested it. Had my usual breakfast &amp; coffee, this time without the meds. 1/2 hour went by, no complaints down below. Took the Zoloft and sure enough, 4 or 5 minutes later, off to the the toilet again.
It&#039;s not a huge problem for me since it&#039;s predictable, only happens in the morning, and the drug does help depression-wise 
but some people may not feel the same way (no pun intended). 
Interestingly, I take the same dose again in the evening with no side-effect, so I suspect the morning combination with coffee may play a part.""",7.0,16
Methadone,Pain,"""I find methadone very effective and comforting as use as a pain reliever. I have been on Morphine, percoset, vicoden etc, infact I grew an opiate addiction. I did not intend to shed my narcotics for a drug that is supposed to &quot;not carry a high/ or euphoric effect&quot; I was wanting to keep that feeling, yet still I was never really pain free. I could not function on a daily basis with the amount of pain I was in. My Dr. recently switched me to methadone, and I am so relieved. It is very effective.""",8.0,154
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on the medication for about 6 months now. I used to be one of those people that frowned upon others taking these sort of medications. Until one day, out of no where, I was struck with major anxiety, which then caused me to become depressed. I&#039;d avoid social gatherings. I&#039;d have complete nervous breakdowns about meeting up with friends. Every morning was a battle to go into work and face my colleagues. I started drinking heavily. If I had to go out, I&#039;d take a shot to calm my nerves. I went to the Dr. and she prescribed me. Ever since taking the medication, I&#039;m pretty much back to who I used to be. I feel free again. I&#039;d recommend this to anyone who suffers from anxiety or depression.""",10.0,40
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""Having tinnitus my sleep is impossible without meds. I have tried most and Doc put me onto Belsomra. Out of 5 weeks its only worked a couple of nights. Its very expensive it and just does not work. It doesn&#039;t put me to sleep so I have to take something else with it and wake up every hour. I really think they need to go back to the drawing board with this one and put something in it for sleep.""",1.0,25
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""The first 6 months on Implanon wasn&#039;t too bad. Relatively painless insertion with minimal bruising and no bleeding for several months. Then it started, 1st an unexpected period, then finding I was having 2 or more bleeds each month (hence the monthly expenditure on sanitary protection which is far more than I used to spend). I am now developing anemia, I have lost my sex drive completely which may soon cost me my partner and the bleeds are getting more erratic and with that the mood swings. My weight is increasing, despite increasing my exercise regime and reducing my food intake. Asked health professional for removal I was pushed to have additional contraceptives to stop the bleeding! I am looking for a Dr prepared and qualified to remove it!""",3.0,1
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I had the Skyla put in four months ago. My OB said it went in perfectly shook my hand and left the room. The nurse who was in the room noticed all the color drained from my face. Immediately I felt nauseous, dizzy, and had to have the nurses walk me to the bathroom where I got diarrhea. I was so sick my mother had to come get me. The doctor asked me if I wanted him to take it out. At that point I didn&#039;t want him to touch me again. Getting home the cramping had me doubled over in pain. After a month my OB looked at it. Said it was fine. The cramping continued randomly. I had pain and pressure in my Vagina. After 4 months I got it taken out and immediately the cramping went away.""",2.0,1
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This is the best and most effective product I&#039;ve used. I&#039;ve had yeast infections before and it takes about a week to be fully recovered. But Monistat 1 day is awesome. I would suggest doing this before bed, there will be leakage for the next few days so a panty liner or pad is suggested.  I didn&#039;t experience the burning sensation. I applied the ovule at 6:30 pm one evening before showering,  the next day I woke up my itch was gone and by 6:30am my yeast infection was clear. Still leakage but less.... the 2nd day it very little to non. So it does work in 1 day. Love it!""",9.0,68
Naratriptan,Migraine,"""Amerge (naratriptan) is the only medicine that has worked for me. I have suffered from migraines for 27 years. """,8.0,23
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Adderall in my opinion is a &quot;Miracle&quot;! I am prescribed the (IR) 30mg strength, three times a day. Adderall I feel has significantly improved my quality of life.""",9.0,49
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I&#039;ve had pretty bad sinus congestion start and bronchitis is going around my family so I immediately got on Mucinex. The regular Mucinex wasn&#039;t doing anything for me (blue box). I bought the maximum strength D and it&#039;s been a game changer. I can breath through my nose and I don&#039;t feel plugged up at all. I had no trouble sleeping last night BUT I also have to take Melatonin to sleep every night so maybe it off set the jitters some people report. I&#039;m very happy with it. I will keep taking until this is gone.""",9.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I just switched to Altavera after trying other pills for the past year and suffering from weird side effects from each. I will say that for me, this has by far been the best one and I wanted to write a review because I&#039;ve seen so many bad reviews about this pill. I previously tried Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo, Yaz, and Lo Loestrine FE. I believe I have symptoms of PMDD so I wanted a pill that will help with that. This is the end of my first month but so far I have had no breakthrough bleeding at all, my face is slowly clearing up, and my hormones are much more even (no more sobbing over little things). My period was on time and normal for what I was experiencing prior to birth control. I did notice headaches but so far so good! Hopefully this helps.""",8.0,11
Fluoxetine,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""After years of suffering I decided to try mess again for my PMDD.  Zoloft made me feel like a zombie and my body had many side effects to Prozac.  I had electric shocks in my brain, paranoia which I don&#039;t normally have, feeling out of it/forgetful, anxious, dry eyes, moody, thought people were plotting against me and my depression got worse.  On top of all that I went from being 5&#039; 11 and 155 pounds to weighing 195lb in ONE month without changing my eating habits!!  My doc convinced me to give it some time for the med to work so stayed on it for  3 months-wish I quit sooner. I have now been off of it since Feb but still feel slight effects of the Prozac. Eventually Wellbutrin ended up helping me tremendously so I have stayed on that.""",1.0,0
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I felt like I was pressured into getting Mirena by my doctor. Pills are easy to forget and I would still get nervous about pregnancy while taking them. This experience has been a nightmare. I am on month 4. At first it was bleeding and cramping for a month straight. Then I started getting very mild yeast infections. They would get worse and I would have to either get treatment or try to use home remedies (lots of probiotics). Every time I talk to my doctor she tells me to wait it out. This is my 3rd yeast infection in a month, maybe 5th or 6th since May. I have only had yeast infections in the past while on antibiotics and they would go away without treatment. Too good to be true for me :/""",2.0,2
Desonide,Eczema,"""Probably the best steroid for atrophy. It has a very safe security profile and soothes even deep inflammation. Works great for me.""",10.0,25
Lunesta,Insomnia,"""I&#039;m a chronic insomniac and have tried just about every medicine and remedy available. Lunesta 3mg works the best for me although after 10 days I no longer sleep through the night. I wake up after 3 or 4 hours but I can usually fall back asleep for another 3 hours which is better than not sleeping at all.  The only time I&#039;ve noticed the bad taste is when I cut a pill in half.  Don&#039;t do it!""",7.0,21
Topiramate,Obesity,"""I started 25 mg on June 2nd at bedtime I had the tingling in my hands and bitter taste in my mouth I also fought to remember what I had done all night and morning I felt like a complete zombie..I took one dose and haven&#039;t took anymore since the side effects this pill has isn&#039;t worth me risking it I&#039;d rather keep my weight until I find another way to get it off and to this day June 5, 2015 I still have tingling in my hands and feet and numbness in my arms along with swelling in my fingers I will never take another topamax it&#039;s awful....""",1.0,57
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he came inside and we were both terrified. My period was 2 weeks late and him and I were freaking out planning around college and stuff for a kid. Thank God I eventually got my period. Overall this drug has saved me a lot. The worst part is the cost. I did have side effects of major bloating...like, so bad, and I run 5 miles daily. It also made me have symptoms that felt like I was on my period; tired, craving chocolate, moody, and I never threw up, but felt very nauseous at times. I did have a couple dizzy spells, but just pushed through it. Just get through the crappy side effects and you&#039;ll be fine. :)""",9.0,5
Clarinex,Allergic Rhinitis,"""It seems to be helping pretty quick. An hour and half later I have the side effects of dry mouth and extreme tiredness.""",8.0,9
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""December 2012 was a nightmare. I get migraine average 6x a week. My migraine comes usually 30-45min after I wake up. I was taking Zomig daily for a week each took 45-2hr and a good nap to cure the pain. Heard Zomig is not for daily use so I went to doctor. Doctor prescribe me with 10mg for night time. 1st day was amazing. Migraine free. 2nd day was migraine free. However today morning I had one but less severe. 

Overall - so far so good. Other than I&#039;m 1/2 asleep throughout the day and wake up in the morning with extreme dry mouth. I hope this medication will work for me.""",9.0,28
Pristiq,Depression,"""I have been taking Pristiq for about 4 weeks now. I have minor depression. I was mainly feeling overwhelmed and super emotional. I am so much calmer now and feel I can handle problems better that come my way. I have a slight decrease in appetite but at times I am actually hungrier. My gynaecologist said it would also help my hot flashes and it definitely has. The hardest thing about taking Pristiq is giving up my daily glass of wine. I feel it is best to follow the precautions totally. Overall this medicine has worked wonders on my emotional state.""",9.0,47
TheraTears Nutrition,Dietary Supplementation,"""Sugested by ophthalmic surge after lasik surgery caused lack of tears.  After few days had flu like symptoms; achy, chilled, gas, diarrhea.  I thought I had the flu, so started again two days later - same symptoms lasting all day.  Still  didn&#039;t relate pills to symptoms - up all night and spacey the next day. Stopped taking the dang things and feel fine now, but still have dry eyes.""",1.0,4
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Endometriosis,"""As I aged, and after my son born by c-section my periods were getting more painful, where it was hard to function the day I got my period. I saw my dr who found endometriosis and recommended a hysterectomy or the pill. Microgestin FE it is! It has been WONDERFUL. I am skipping the placebo week and taking a pill every day. I haven&#039;t had a period in a year, and I feel amazing. Acne has also cleared. Two not so great things:  Gas. All day, every day, and a sweet tooth that was never there before. I have not gained any weight in a year, but I work out pretty regularly. So happy with my pill regimen.""",10.0,20
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Ive been taking Lo Loestrin for 5 months now my body has not adjusted to this dumb pill I&#039;ve had 2weeks periods one week without bleeding than I start again I&#039;m feeling depressed all I wanna do is cry. I haven&#039;t had sex with My husband because the bleeding and all we&#039;ve been doing is fighting. I hate this pill I&#039;m done taking this damn pill it&#039;s no good.""",1.0,17
Amerge,Migraine,"""I love the fact that it&#039;s a long-acting triptan! Keeps the beasts from trying to return, as they&#039;re prone to do on the short-acting triptans.""",10.0,18
Benzaclin,Acne,"""This is the most amazing product I&#039;ve ever used in my life! I absolutely love it. I don&#039;t have any acne on my face but I do get the occasional pimple but the problem area for me is my back and shoulders and I&#039;ve tried everything for my body and this is the only product that cleared up my body acne. Although it&#039;s pricey and doesn&#039;t last very long it&#039;s WELL worth it if you use it discreetly. When I use Benzaclin on my face, it clears up my pimples within a few hours! and now I hardly get pimples! But the downfall here is that my face gets dry, but it&#039;s gotten better now. I absolutely love this product.""",10.0,9
Lyrica,Neuropathic Pain,"""I have several issues on my L spine it&#039;s hard to deal with the pain from day today and Lyrica has helped me get through some of the pain but not all of it. One day I&#039;ll be able to be pain-free if the surgery helps me I&#039;m up to 200 mg of the Lyrica  two times a day.  My doctor says that if I do have surgery he will not let me return to my job my job consists of working 12 hours shifts on my feet all of the 12 hours I make bread bags for a company and it&#039;s a very difficult job but also helps me relieve my mind from the pain.  I&#039;ll be going to my surgeon  to get my neck surgery times two to see my L spine MRIs to see what he thinks I do not want to have the surgery I would like to wait until I retire.  I have   Sciatica in both legs and Lyrica his help to me somewhat does anybody else go through this pain""",9.0,22
Carbidopa / levodopa,Parkinson's Disease,"""My mom just celebrated her 1 year anniversary on Sinemet so I wanted to share an update to give anyone newly diagnosed hope. Her dose is now 4 tablets a day (25/100), which she takes at 9:00am, 1:00pm, 5:00pm and 9:00pm. We increased from 3 tablets a day probably around month six, and she&#039;s been really doing well since then. No tremors, no obvious rigidity (or any Parkinson&#039;s symptoms at all), good appetite. Zero side effects from the Sinemet, which is why I say &quot;celebrated.&quot; This is a remarkably effective and very affordable medication. Mom will turn 88 in May. Wishing everyone the success that we have had. God bless.""",10.0,119
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I have been suffering from depression for some time. I recently had to find a new Doctor because we moved out of state. He changed my antidepressants and added ativan 1mg 3 x a day. It made me feel sane again and stop shaking. I certainly don&#039;t want to become dependent on it but our bodies change along with our mind and if this keeps my head up and makes me look forward to the sun coming up then I will take it till I need it.""",10.0,16
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""I have bad anxiety for years and I tired a few meds but they weren&#039;t working for me . Now I am on Mirtazapine 15 mg I only take one pill a note. The first nite I felt great little tired but the anxiety stopped. The sec nite was little different I had a few anxiety attacks but I managed to control them . I feel really tired and have a few attacks during the day but not as bad as before . I&#039;m going to give this medicine a try and I&#039;m going to have to go to therapy as the doc told me it will help, since I have been diagnosed with anxiety for years . I pray this will help me and get my life back. Good luck to all of you that are having bad times with anxiety and depression.""",4.0,71
Krystexxa,Gout,"""My uric acid is staying below normal. I feel better ... I am doing a little more just within a month.""",9.0,31
Clonazepam,Insomnia,"""My insomnia started as a teenager.  I started out with lunesta.  It had no effect.  Next came the Ambien which caused me to sleep walk essentially.  *one of the most dangerous drugs on the market*.  I started contemplating why I couldn&#039;t sleep every night and it went along the lines of an anxious curiosity.  Thinking to myself I wonder what the molecular structure of that plaster looks like.  So I asked to try something more anxiety based and less sleep aid based.  I have been taking it periodically when required for the past 10 years with breaks in between.  2 mg will knock me out hard but 1-1.5 mg is a pretty good dose to just relax me.  I&#039;ve never been very dependent, no withdrawals, and I have never built up a tolerance to it.""",9.0,42
Levothyroxine,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""I have felt horrible for ten years since they removed my thyroid. I was told I didn&#039;t metabolize Synthroid properly. My doctor tried everything with negative results. I recently came across a published paper on the NIH website and it mentioned Tirosint. My doctor had never heard of it but she was willing to give it a try. That was two months ago and I have never felt better. I know the drug is expensive but there is a manufacturers coupon online. I ended up paying $35.00 but I would gladly pay full price. That&#039;s how good it is!!!!""",10.0,18
Atenolol,Anxiety,"""This drug helped eliminate my panic attacks and also keeps me calm throughout the day. Haven&#039;t had tachycardia a while. Currently taking 12.5. I definitely recommend atenolol for anxiety.""",9.0,37
Keflex,Bladder Infection,"""I have a double whammy: I have interstitial cystitis (which feels like a constant bladder infection), and on top of that I&#039;m prone to actual bladder infections. I&#039;ve learned to be able to tell the difference between a bladder infection and a cystitis flare up. I have A LOT of drug allergies and can not take sulfa drugs or Cipro, which are commonly prescribed for bladder infections. Keflex has been the ONLY antibiotic that I can take that doesn&#039;t give me any side effects AND gets rid of the infection. It&#039;s saved my bacon on numerous occasions. I also prophylactically take Acidophilus orally and douche with plain yogurt to avoid yeast infections. It all works like a charm. I have NEVER had a bad side effect from Keflex.""",10.0,32
Fentanyl,Chronic Pain,"""I have had positive experience with the patch, I also have to say that the patch has helped my neuropathy pain in feet and hands and that I have to say it has helped my restless leg syndrome. I have had more comfort with the patch with all three conditions.  The maker of the patch should look into using it for neuropathy and restless legs syndrome also.  I have tried other medications but the patch has helped my pain relief and relief of other conditions.""",9.0,25
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I am 23 and took ortho tri cyclen lo (OTCL) for about 5 or 6 years. I started taking it to regulate my cycle, for lighter periods, less cramping and all the other positives the pill boasts (and got it!). I am a pretty emotional gal and this seemed to somewhat help. At worst I would say it had no effect on my mood swings but at least it did not make them worse.  over the time I took the pill i gained weight and my boobs grew a cup and 1/2, but i would not blame the weight gain on the pill. OTCL even has cute little cases that you can get from the website for free which i liked and used. I would have stayed on OTCL if I was better about taking it on time and if it were not so expensive ($50 retail, $10-30 w/ insurance)""",9.0,28
Donepezil,Alzheimer's Disease,"""Very good results for my mom w/vascular dementia figure it gave 3-4 more years with her still cognitive some can take w/results some not so much we were able to travel better after this medication for sure""",8.0,17
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""First bottle all the disgusting that most everyone says; plus chills and nausea. Then read here about straws &amp; lemons (had none).  SECOND bottle used the straw; yes bypasses most of the mouth surface.  I drank 1/3 thru straw and immediately swished my mouth with BLACK coffee &amp; spit &amp; swished with MINT mouthwash &amp; spit. Two more rounds of straw drinking &amp; swish &amp; spit. For me, TOTALLY worked; NO DISGUSTING TASTE. Sipped the additional water for an hour vs drinking it all down quickly like 1st bottle (no nausea or chills 2nd time). DO SOMETHING TO CLEAR YOUR MOUTH BETWEEN ROUNDS OF DRINKING THE MED.  8 stars for 2nd bottle &amp; that I was 100% cleaned for colonoscopy per Dr.  When you can see thru to white toilet bowl; you are sure you are empty!""",8.0,16
Bupropion,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been talking it for about 3 years and it works great.""",10.0,20
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Been on Lexapro for 3 days now and feel pretty good.  Side effects:  insomnia and minor joint pain.  Had headache and tremors but those are going away.  Diagnosed:  GAD and mild depression.""",8.0,21
Darifenacin,Overactive Bladde,"""Works very well for me. Stopped not only the urgency, 24/7 leaking and spasms but also the aching in my back, lower abdomen and bladder.""",10.0,41
Diclofenac,Pain,"""It really helped. Works really fast.""",10.0,13
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""Only the 4th day and can&#039;t sleep due to rapid heart rate and high blood pressure. Very dizzy and nauseous. Panic attacks due to the side effect of this drug. Feel terrible.""",1.0,34
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""First BC I ever tried at 17. I am now 24. I had severe irregular periods as a teen  and this had me put back on track. I do not believe it did anything with my sex drive. I&#039;ve been with only one person (still with him today going on almost 10 years) but my drive began to decrease about age 22. It may be work/stress related. I&#039;ve accidentally missed pills quite a few times but no scares what so ever (don&#039;t think you&#039;ll have the same results if you do! Do not forget to take your BC you never know!). When I missed a pill or two I do feel more emotionally unstable and have mood swings.
I know when my &quot;time&quot; is coming. Breast tenderness a week before. Crave certain foods..nothing horrible.
Never felt the need to switch and its affordable for me.""",9.0,3
Percocet,Chronic Pain,"""I&#039;m 51 years old and have been dealing with chronic pain last 20 years. Put on MsContin 60mg 3 times day, it&#039;s long lasting but pain sill comes through. Dr. added 10/325 Percocet for break through pain. Made my life liveable. Give it a 10.""",9.0,72
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,None,"""Take it with food in your stomach and at night! It helps the nausea and you sleep through side effects! When I do not have food in my stomach I get nauseous, but its not super bad! I have just finished my first month and no noticeable weight gain or anything I hate about it. No lowered sex drive and nothing that I really hate about it! At first my period got heavier and I spotted for what seemed like forever; but it wasn&#039;t a big deal! So far I like it, its expensive but as of now its worth it. Little break out on chin but its clearing up fine! I wanted to tell everyone because there are so many bad reviews. I take it at 9 pm, couple hours after dinner, couple hours before bed. I recommend this to anyone.""",8.0,1
Denosumab,Osteoporosis,"""It&rsquo;s worked very well for me. I started taking it at 55 years old when after falling and breaking 5 bones in my foot, the doctor had a dexa scan done. I was -2.8. I&rsquo;ve now been on it for four and a half years with no side effects or problems. Last bone scan had my lowest score at -1.6.""",10.0,8
Lorazepam,Insomnia,"""I have been taking 1 1/2 mg every other night for sleep for the past 3 years. I have tried my other drugs for sleep and ativan is the only one that works consistently. 
Because of its addiction potential I take it only every other night.
Also I have not had to increase the dosage in 3 years, which I believe is a result of not taking it every night.
It is easier to tolerate my non-Ativan night of insomnia when I know I will be sleeping well the next night.""",10.0,27
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I am 16 and this was my first method of birth control. I wasn&#039;t good at taking pills so I chose this. In the first couple weeks my breasts felt tender. I only felt nauseous one time. I&#039;ve had some headaches but nothing too bad. I also got more acne but now that I&#039;m at the end of 3 months it seems like its gone away. I also fear that it will make me gain weight because I have gained 2-4 pounds since then. But I think my breasts got bigger.""",9.0,9
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""Still have anxiety, but my nose has stopped running.""",2.0,36
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was diagnosed by my GP with postpartum depression/anxiety in September 2016 when my daughter was 10 months old. I started seeing a psychologist weekly and taking medication from the beginning of 2017. I have been taking a 10mg dose of Lovan (Prozac) each day for approximately 8 weeks now and over the past week I have noticed a big difference in my mental health. Sure, I still get those feelings of sadness from time to time, but not as frequently as I was. Prior to these past 8 weeks I was having thoughts of not wanting to be here anymore, and recently these thoughts are no longer haunting me. I hope to God I am only going to improve from here on in. My advice is, give the medication time to work! I am SO thankful I pushed through the bad days.""",8.0,51
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""Been on Zoloft for about 2 months for panic disorder. Taking 100mg a day I can see a noticeable difference. I feel more at ease, and I almost never panic like I used to. Friends have said that I am more social, and I&#039;m more like the &#039;me&#039; of years ago before stress and anxiety started to run my life. Like all anti-depressants, the first 2 weeks were a little rough, but my doctor gave me a prescription of Klonopin which helped.

Like all SSRI, find the one that works for you. I was on Paxil for several months and was a mess. Horrible mood swings which my friends described as &#039;very manic depressive&#039;, which is something that I never had a problem with. Zoloft seems to work fine for me.""",9.0,50
Clomipramine,Panic Disorde,"""My panic disorder with agoraphobia started when I was 16. Clomipramine (Anafranil) is the only thing that controls it. I am now nearly 60 and still take a small dose 25mgs per night. I have tried repeatedly to manage without Clomipramine and to begin with it is fine but then eventually the panic attacks recur and are very debilitating. Thanks to this I have been able to lead a fulfilled life - working both at home and abroad, travelling, driving and looking after children and husband. It frees me up to be myself. I have tried cognitive therapy and other things but always come back to this. It is not nice to be on a high dose though as it affects sexual response. This is why it does not get 10 out of 10.""",8.0,39
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""Wide awake""",1.0,12
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""DO NOT DRINK if you take this medication. The alcohol makes it not work. I had no idea and I like my wine. A Dr friend of mine told me that alcohol could be affecting the drug. Anytime I have ever tried to drink and take this it doesn&#039;t work. If I don&#039;t drink at all when I take it.. It works like magic. If you have had a problem with it not working make sure you&#039;re not drinking. Even one drink has made it not work as well for me. It literally is a lifesaver.""",9.0,58
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""Initially I had a decrease in my depression but after a year or so it seemed to do nothing however I had a lot of outside factors that could have caused that.
I didn&#039;t realize until after I got off how much it made me sweat. Sometimes to the level of embarrassment. I also had severe dry mouth and constantly had to drink huge amounts of water. Gained a lot of weight. AS soon as I got off it I started losing weight, was never thirsty and stopped sweating. I think compared to the side affects it wasn&#039;t worth it to me.""",4.0,25
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I took this medicine for about 5 years in addition to Lithium for bipolar 2. It was good for depression and anxiety, but I found I was tired a lot, and if I got a bad nights sleep (which was often) my mood could drop or I could become slightly hypomanic.""",8.0,35
Kerydin,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I&#039;ve had infected nails since I was a child (20  years). After multiple courses of Lamisil and multiple other &quot;natural&quot; remedies, I never saw results. I&#039;ve been using Kerydin for 6 months now and it has been a miracle product for me. ALL on my nails except for one big toe are clear and have grown out. The big toe was by far the worst (very thick, ingrown and sensitive to any pressure) and it is almost completely clear. The drops do dry out the skin around my toes and I&#039;ve had some peeling but it&#039;s SO worth it!! With a promotion, I paid no co-pay for 5 moths and am now paying $75 monthly. This product has been a miracle drug for me and I&#039;d happily pay more,""",10.0,9
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got nexplanon  mid March 2015, was period free for a month mid April I got my period 3 weeks was just spotting now for a week I&#039;ve had a heavy period non stop. I called my Dr and the nurse said to see how it goes for 3 months and if it continues they will put me on the pill so it can regular my period.""",9.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""When I first starting using Xulane, i would get really bad nausea for 2 months. Now I am on my 5th month using and still have spotting in between my period. Also gained 5-6 pounds so far. I hate this patch. Thinking of switching to something else soon.
Only reason I chose this because it&#039;s the easiest, i only have to change it once a week.""",3.0,3
Senokot,Constipation,"""Took one the first night, got cramps and diarrhea, ate half the next night was ok, half the third and nothing. Took one the next got cramps and diarrhea. Took 3/4 th of a tab for two nights straight, nothing, nothing. Took 1 the next night STILL nothing.""",3.0,8
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This literally makes me want to rip my vagina off and give it way. The first day was bad, second, and third day as well. The itching is so bad I was going insane. I will never buy this product EVER in my life. I&#039;ve taken the overnight one time treatment and never experienced anything like this.""",1.0,1
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Desperate to get off hormones, I decided to try Skyla. My doctor told me there is 0% estrogen and only 3% of the progesterone that was in my pill.  Close enough for me! She had me take the cervix softening pill the night before. Studies are showing that it doesn&#039;t help pain reduction during insertion, and can even make the pain worse. Do your own research and ask your doctor. Insertion was more painful than I was hoping, but I was able to work that evening. My cramps have tolerably increased during my period. My flow has lightened, but my period lasts 2 weeks now. The last week is so light I only need a liner, but still. I&#039;m being patient because I know some of my symptoms are from getting off the pill. Overall I&#039;m happy with my decision.""",8.0,3
Lamictal,Seizure Prevention,"""I have started taking lamotrigine with the intention of weaning myself off phenytoin. Unfortunately after 2 weeks and 2 days I have had terrible side effects, splitting headaches, vomiting, nausea, dry mouth and extreme irritability """,1.0,19
Monodox,Acne,"""I have had bad acne since the 4th grade. During my senior year in high school, I was put on Accutane which worked for the duration of time that I was on it (moderately, mild breakouts but the redness went away, a huge step up from my ridiculous acne!) but returned in moderation when I went to college in the fall. I waited until the spring to visit my dermatologist and she put me on two facial creams and Monodox. I tried the facial creams alone, didn&#039;t work. Then tried Monodox and within a week, I saw a huge difference. Not only did my acne almost disappear, but my breakouts were 1-2 mild, small pimples that went away leaving no scars in 2 days. I have been on it about 3 months and I couldn&#039;t be happier. My face is clear! Highly recommend.""",10.0,33
Methylprednisolone,None,"""Had injected into spine via epidural steroid injection RUINED LIFE!""",1.0,4
Dextromethorphan,Cough,"""Took Delsym 12 hour cough and after about 2 hours got terrible stomach pains and diarrhea. It wasn&#039;t very good at suppressing my cough either! Be warned, I would never take it again!""",2.0,2
Linaclotide,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""This drug has changed my life! I have dealt with chronic constipation and bloat for 30 years. Not any more! I started taking it everyday but now take as needed due to having regular bm&#039;s on my own since starting this drug. 
I see people stating it doesn&#039;t work for them. Trick is to drink at least 8oz. of water with it 30 minutes before you eat. The more water, the faster/better it works. I have bm&#039; s within an hour every time.
Cost. I have insurance and the company has an online coupon code to use at the pharmacy. Regular cost is $410.00, with insurance is $150.00, and with coupon it costs me $60.00. That&#039;s still expensive but better than $150.00.
I love this medication! Happy pooping!""",10.0,16
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""Absolutely fine stuff.  It doesn&#039;t need anything added to it.  I put ice cubes in it and chugged it right down and sipped on it and frankly it was almost good.  Definitely not gag worthy and if crystal light were to be included, it would be disgusting.  It tastes like lemonade.  I really don&#039;t think most people need the second day.  I took it this morning but only half and let&#039;s just say I know what the toilet should look like and it&#039;s practically clear.  BTW  I made turkey broth from scratch and drank that and tea as well as white wine after dinner. (Hey that&#039;s a clear juice drink)  

So don&#039;t let people scare you.  A nation of wusses, I say.""",10.0,49
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Placed on this drug after my insurance changed and didn&#039;t cover Saxenda for weight loss anymore. Lost 17 lbs on saxenda in 2 months. So far less side effects than saxenda gave me, haven&#039;t vomited once. Nausea is there and I&#039;m tired, but still able to work 70 hour weeks. Still able to eat, just full with less intake which is exactly what I need. Lost 4 lbs this week. Taking alongside metformin 1000mg twice a day. Everyone is different, it just might be worth a shot for you.""",10.0,28
Synthroid,Hashimoto's disease,"""This works fantastically for me and it has for 7 years!""",10.0,26
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was scared to get Mirena after reading all the horror stories but got it anyways and I&#039;m liking it so far! I&#039;m 20 years old with no kids. Cramping during insertion and off and on for a few days after, nothing unbearable. Skin has gotten better and I&#039;ve actually lost weight but this might not have anything to do with Mirena. Only downside is I&#039;m still spotting but my doctor said it should be gone within a month or so. No pain during sex and my boyfriend says he can&#039;t feel the strings either. Would definitely recommend! Don&#039;t let all the horror stories scare you.""",9.0,118
Propranolol,Anxiety,"""I have just started on 10mg inderal a day thank god and my Dr and for the med I&#039;m hospitalized with fx hip started having terrible hot flashes  shaking and crying couldn&#039;t stop until they started me on inderal couldn&#039;t belive how they stopped and how my mind cleared up thank you""",10.0,17
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Absolutely fantastic. Had it in for 3 months and have only had light spotting which is getting less with time. Hasn&#039;t made me gain any weight! My acne has gotten worse, but it goes through bad patches anyway so don&#039;t know if it is related. I got mine inserted surgically and was crampy for first week, but besides from that I&#039;m extremely happy with the outcome.""",9.0,1
Maxalt-MLT,Migraine,"""Maxalt MLT has been the best Migraine medicine for me for almost 30 years and took it during Six pregnancies without any complications. I am only sorry Insurance will allow 9 a month :..(""",10.0,2
S-adenosylmethionine,Depression,"""I had read up on this drug before using it and multiple sources stated that it could help with depression. I was on it for about a week before I noticed any positive changes in my mood, so I can attest to its effectiveness against combating depression. 

The downside for this drug is that I experienced all of the &quot;less&quot; severe symptoms and I must say that they were pretty sever. On the second day of taking the drug I experienced dizziness to the point that I fainted in public and that very same day I had a horrible bout of nausea and vomiting. I vomited to the point that there was nothing left in my stomach and I was just vomiting bile and blood from my raw throat. 

This works great for depression but I&#039;m going to use something else.""",8.0,10
Next Choice,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex Nov 28. I took the pill 12 hours later. I was just sleepy. No pain for me. I had my period before was Nov 23 so I had to wait. My period was 5 days late so I took pregnancy tests and they came out negative. 10 days late and I finally got my period!""",10.0,30
Minocycline,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""I was prescribed this because I had an infection in my ankle due to an impacted metal.  While I waited for surgery to remove it I was prescribed this for a period of two weeks.  I was extremely dizzy and weak on it.  Thankfully the podiatrist that ended up doing the surgery changed me to another antibiotic that had no side effects and kept me infection free until the surgery could be performed. """,3.0,6
Diflucan,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I have used it in the past after taking an antibiotic and it works so fast. It is better than doing the over the counter. Do not wait...call doctor and get this medicine. I now know when I&#039;m on any antibiotics doctor prescribes this in addition because I always need it. I had no side effects and if I did it would be worth it just to get better.""",10.0,37
Ditropan,Overactive Bladde,"""It definitely helps with &quot;urgency&quot; - I can now hang on for a while (up to an hour), whereas before I had to go immediately. My main concern with it is a feeling of vagueness and slight difficulty focusing mentally, starting around an hour after I take it and lasting 2-3 hours. It seems to be increasing. I am concerned enough about this that I am considering stopping Ditropan. Another side effect is a dry mouth. I need to have frequent sips of water, and the dryness wakes me up 2-3 times a night.""",6.0,65
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Loestrin for over 2 years now. I started taking when I was 18 because my periods made me miserable! Cramps for days, heavy bleeding, and it lasted longer than 7 days or sometimes my period didn&#039;t come at all. Another reason is I have had the same sexual partner for 4 years, and we have unprotected sex often. I have read a lot of the reviews and I can agree the first month was terrible, I hated it. But I gave it a chance and LOVE it. My periods are now maybe 2 days if I get one at all and very light. I have had no side effects!""",9.0,5
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Implanon placed in November of 2009. It was great until September 2010. I started having a period after not having one since January 2010 and to this day it has not stopped. I went to a new Gynecologist and he said that the progestrin level in the Implanon was stopping my body from producing estrogen. He gave me a prescription of estrogen but it really didn&#039;t help. Not to mention, in the past year that I have been having these problems, I have become depressed, anxious, moody, and my patience has worn very VERY thin with not only my fiance and daughter, but with people in general. Unfortunately, I have lost my insurance and it is quite expensive to have this removed.""",3.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""This was the first brand of oral birth control I tried. Within an hour of taking it, I experienced awful pains in my uterus and spine. It was my normal period pains x100. I also became so nauseous and sick because of it that I had to take time out.""",1.0,2
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) immediate release has greatly (95%) improved my symptoms of ADHD including concentration, focus, memory, attention span, retention of imformation, and to some extent my energy and grades. It&#039;s a very strong stimulant so it does have temporary side effects, most will go away in two-four weeks like euphoria, anxiety, and teeth grinding but the dry mouth and insomnia if taken late will not subside for months, but it has helped me A LOT.""",10.0,161
SMZ-TMP DS,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Spent first day sleeping and second too even though I ate something first. The nausea was awful. Third day and I&#039;m still not sure it&#039;s working.""",4.0,2
Nortriptyline,Pain,"""I have been on this medication now for 6 months for nerve pain and tingling down my leg from a trapped nerve in my back. 10 mg at night along with other Paracetamol and Ibuprofen certainly does relieve the pain. I was told to increase the Nortriptyline as required to 20 mg at night if necessary but so far I have not had to do that. Side effects have been virtually non existent against the benefit of it.""",8.0,164
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""Side effects in first 3 months included tingling feet, loss of sensation in hands, some minor hair loss, weight loss (11kg), appetite loss, loss of words (especially nouns), inability to taste carbonated drinks. Almost all of these disappeared after 3ish months. I am left with a somewhat reduced appetite, occasional pins &amp; needles and I can&#039;t drink fizzy drinks. Weight loss was short lived.

Effect on migraines was instant and measurable - reduced severity/frequency. Not to zero, but to a more manageable level. I am left with regular headaches, which I now think are Medication Overuse Headaches which will pass as I reduce painkiller use. I still get menstrual migraines which can be tricky to shift, but with sumatriptan I can usually cope.""",7.0,9
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""NuvaRing is my first non oral birth control and I have been using it for 3 months now. I have had no bad side effects using it except that it can be felt during intercourse but that is easily rectified. It&#039;s super easy to use and as its in for 3 weeks, it&#039;s almost entirely worry free! It was a huge change for me not thinking about daily having to take a pill so that made a great change.""",8.0,1
Paroxetine,Depression,"""After going through a hurtful breakup and loosing my job I fell into darkness, life lost intrerest. I decided to try antidepressants. Doc prescribed Paxil. I read the reviews, most say it helps after taking it for awhile. Yesterday I took it at night. I couldn&#039;t sleep at all, after 3 hours I started to feel very weak, my head was heavy, I had an urge to stretch my whole body, lost appetite, but I did feel happier. Because it affects your serotonin, I started to think about my relationship more. All day I couldn&#039;t get out of bed, felt very weak, couldn&#039;t even walk, sleepy but can&#039;t sleep. Horrific feeling. Although I hear it helps eventually, I don&#039;t think it&#039;s worth the side effects. Bad experience.""",3.0,15
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""My anxiety came out of no where. I was 35 and was never depressed or had anxiety ever in my life. At first I thought I could handle it myself, just thinking to myself that my daily anxiety attacks would go away. It got to the point where I couldn&#039;t take it anymore and I tried to check myself into a psychiatric ward. Obviously they didn&#039;t think I belonged there and told me to see a psychiatrist. She prescribed me 50mg of Zoloft. The first 2 weeks were horrible. She then upped my dosage to 100mg with Xanax to help the side effects. I&#039;m at 150mg now and have never felt better in my life. My side effects were mixed, but they all go away eventually. Stick with it, it helps.""",10.0,79
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I agree with the other ladies when they say -try it for yourself. I have never tried any other contraceptive, but I&#039;ve had a great experience with Tri-sprintec. Of course the first month or two I had the nausea and I still wasn&#039;t &quot;regular,&quot; but after those few months it&#039;s been smooth sailing. I have been on it for around 1 1/2 years now and it&#039;s been very successful. I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant, I know exactly when my cycle is going to start and end, and you cannot beat the price! I highly recommend it!""",9.0,16
Interferon beta-1a,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I started on Betaseron when it came out. I changed to Avonex when it came out mainly because it was once a week. I get the side effects of flu like symptoms usually a few hours the next day. I have continued to be active and no new lesions. It has worked for me so far. I&#039;m 60 so I have been blessed.""",10.0,3
Tramadol,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I take 50 mgs of Tramadol for moderate pain, as needed. I took 1 pill at 1pm, and not felt the need to follow up yet @8:20 pm. I just had a procedure done for a prostate issue I have had for about 12 years. I am 71 years old. This aggravating condition did not quality for a relatively new procedure called the &quot;UroLift System.&quot; The discomfort has not improved too much with medications like Finasteride, and Tamsulosin. The profile of my condition called for the Greenlight Laser Therapy.""",5.0,2
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I am at the end of my second month. I am 20 days smoke free. I have not had most  of the side effects listed. I did have a problem with gas and snoring at night that my husband would have to sleep in another room. I am very happy with this product and hope I can continue to be a non-smoker.""",9.0,5
Terconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Im 22 weeks pregnant and got the worse YI over night after intercourse. My ob prescribed me this but I tried to be cheap and buy wal mart brand medicine. It was not working at all and my infection was driving me crazy so i decided to buy my prescription and instant relief within a few hours. Just lay down and go for the ride ladies. It will be over soon""",10.0,28
Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate,Bowel Preparation,"""Osmoprep was so easy to use. I could not even swallow one glass of the gallon prep, yet swallowing pills with your choice of liquids that taste good to you was the difference between my having a colonoscopy or taking my chances.  My colonoscopy was yesterday and it all went great. I&#039;ll recommend this to everyone.""",10.0,74
Fentanyl,Pain,"""At first patch helped with pain. Side effects are no longer out weighing the benefit. Very forgetful, extremely irrational thinking and agitation to the extent of verbally lashing out at loved ones. Now I am having a very hard time breathing. """,1.0,10
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I chose the Nexplanon as my birth control in hopes of staying safe in an easier way. When I first got it I spotted for about 2 weeks. After that I didn&#039;t have a period from February 2016- August 2016. Right before I had my period I noticed I was really dry and felt as if I really was in need of having a period. Talk about period withdraws!! Literally a few days after I started feeling like that I started my period. I noticed my period was very light and lasted for a week. Then I spotted for another month. I haven&#039;t had a full period since then but sometimes when I have sex I do notice I may bleed as if i&#039;m on my period. This is my normality right now.""",7.0,3
Byetta,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I been on Byetta for 1 year now. It helped me lose weight (40 pounds) and it controls my sugar level but my stomach feel bloating most of the time and the pain in my upper left side of the stomach is been intolerable. """,9.0,17
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""i am currently using this product not i can say i havent itched or burned since i put it in only problem is that i feel really unconfortable but nothing like the pain and itching of a yeast infection im on the 1 day treatment seems to be going good lets see what i feel like in the morning""",8.0,3
Soolantra,Rosacea,"""When first diagnosed w/rosacea I had the occasional papules/pustules, some redness. It was not bad enough that it bothered me that much. Fast forward about 7 years the outbreaks became unbearable. My face was in a constant state of rebellion with never ending break outs. So I tried azelaic acid...did NOTHING. Tried MetroGel...did NOTHING. I went to my PCP for this treatment since I did not have 6 months to wait to get back in with my dermatologist, I asked her if she would call in Soolantra as a last ditch effort &amp; she did. I saw it especially helps those w/the papules/pustules. Give this a try if nothing else has worked. My face is 100% clear as long as I apply each night. This cream is life changing. Use coupon for savings on copay.""",10.0,21
Aygestin,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Stopped the bleeding but had dizziness and mood swings. Even one out burst of anger. Also abdominal cramps. But for one week so far 100 times better then the last 2 months of bleeding. I am 58 and use an estrogen patch. Also prometrium but not enough to balance the unopposed estrogen which caused a thickening of the lining.""",9.0,11
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I got my first shot in August and I didn&#039;t get my period until late October right before my second shot. It is now March and I have not stopped bleeding since October. That&#039;s like six months. The Depo has also made me gain twenty pounds and I have acne as well. """,1.0,5
Praluent,High Cholesterol,"""My Cardiologist prescribed Praluent to control cholestoral. I had one injection in October of 2015. within 24 hours my joints swelled to the point where for example I could not safely grasp my steering wheel. My B/P rose by 52 points to 191/ 106. My Cardiologist made no diagnosis outside of it might not be the Praulent, but began to try every drug that was available. 

My new normal B/P is  161/98. I have contacted the manufacturer talked generlities for an hour,who cordially let me speak with their research person and we but was unable to get any list of could be&#039;s or look for&#039;s.
After perusing the Internet today, I find that the injection could have caused Vasculitis or Immunogenicity.""",1.0,35
Effexor XR,Anxiety,"""I took Effexor for 10 years and found it highly effective controlling anxiety/panic attacks.  After deciding to stop [with Doctor&#039;s approval], I reduced my dosage gradually, and am discontinuing it.  Withdrawal has been rough - like the worst hangover - and I&#039;m into the 5th day but getting better.  However, my mood is still good compared to 10 years ago, and I would like to be medication-free.  Effexor allowed me to control my anxiety/moods through some tough times and through it, I learned new ways to deal with such.  I highly recommend it.""",9.0,84
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""Am male., 210lbs &amp; 57yrs.. Been dealing w/occasional constipation or partial movements for many years now. Have always relied on Dulcolax (or generic equivalent) for relief when the need arises for use. One tablet w/tall glass of water before bed is all that take - on rare occasions have taken 2 but again that is very rare. Normally 6-8hrs after I will have such a grand movement w/another sometime after that. Always a good feeling  of being flushed out of what was sitting rotting inside me. Can&#039;t say that have experienced the many bad side effects that have read by others posted. At the most I will get some minor cramps but they pass by quickly tho will say that Dulcolax does cause me to pass gas as the time nears for movement..""",10.0,8
Zoloft,Depression,"""I starting taking Zoloft after speaking to my doctor about my problems -- irritability, sadness, loss of sex drive, poor body image, etc.  She suggested we try this medication for one year at 50 mg a day.  Within 2.5 weeks, I started feeling better. I wasn&#039;t mad all the time and even managed to have sex again after a nine month hiatus. I felt much more confident and in control of my emotions. I even managed to lose 15 pounds and am still losing. I have experienced no side effects whatsoever.""",10.0,45
Paxil,Depression,"""I was on Paxil for a month.  I noticed a significant difference the first two weeks and then went back to my usual, on edge self, after that.  Now, I&#039;m trying Celexa.  I know I need to take something. I&#039;m just not sure which one it is. My doctor brought up Viibryd at my doctor&#039;s visit. """,8.0,2
Guaifenesin,Bronchitis,"""This medicine works wonders! I&#039;d defitnitely give it a 10 had it not gave me a bit of upset stomach. I think I may have been taking too much. I will continue to take this medication anytime I feel needed. I get it at Wal-mart. Mucus doesn&#039;t stand a chance when it comes to Guaifenesin!""",9.0,13
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I am 26 years of age now but my mental illness of depression and panic attacks started when I was 15. I was then put on 20 mg Celexa and Klonopin 1 mg. As I got older it was like I could never control my emotions, I was up and down all the time emotionally and could never concentrate on college. So they put me on Adderal 15mg to help my concentration issue...so that was solved. I still was riding the emotion roller coaster though. My doctor recommended a mood stabilizer, Depakote...didn&#039;t work for me at all. I dealt with it for a while, but there was no in-between. I eventually had mental breakdown and within the next few months my counselor was talking to me about lithium. I was terrified of it but tried and I am the most stable I have ever been.""",10.0,53
Oxycodone,Pain,"""After seven surgeries I finally found a medicine that works along with my other medications and rehab.""",9.0,8
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I have been on the patch for 2 months now, my periods are not normal. I go two weeks and they are heavy, somethings thats not normal at all. I have cramps from time to time, but since the patch I do not experience any period pains.""",2.0,1
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""Klonopin is the best benzodiazepine in my opinion for any sort of anxiety disorders. It helps me the most I have SAD GAD and PTSD. This medicine lets me feel calm, at ease, and I can speak my mind. .5mg is all one needs and it lasts about 8 hours for me, and the long half life keeps my anxiety levels lower than usual If I don&#039;t take it the next day.""",10.0,74
Dicyclomine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I had pancreatitis 2 years ago, then ended up with IBS. Doctor prescribed this to me. It really worked on the cramps and gas. The only thing I didn&#039;t like is it made me feel weird, a little fuzzy headed and made me sleepy.""",10.0,45
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""Started Phentermine 37.5mg/ Topiramate 50mg back in Jan 2013. Lost 50lbs in 2.5 months. 75 all together. Drastically watched what I ate and worked out 6 days a week. The lack of memory/concentration weren&#039;t enough to make me stop but very noticable. I also get neuropathy  (pins&amp;needles feeling in my feet, hands and nose). I went from 225, size 18 to 150, size 6. 65 of those lbs found their way back in 1.5 yrs. Starting again... but I know I dont have the same motivation I did before.... :( Definitely works better if you put in effort!""",8.0,18
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Before Lexapro I was extremely stressed out for at least a year before taking it. Everything my boyfriend would do would cause me to snap. I would snap on family members constantly as well. If they were chewing too loud, whistling, or looking at me, I would flip out and yell. No lie here...within 2 days I had noticed a day and night difference. My boyfriend absolutely adores me now. I love who I am and I can&#039;t imagine life the way it was before. This medicine was/is a miracle to me. The only side effect I had was yawning often the first two days, but that went away. I love living life now and enjoy myself. I can&#039;t express enough how much it has helped. My life has taken an absolute 180!""",10.0,154
Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I did pass a bowel but not too much. I hope it was enough to get good results on my procedure""",3.0,3
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been taking Abilify for nearly two years to manage my episodes of rage.  The medication helps me to talk myself down in circumstances that I would usually build on my ridiculous ideas.  It is a miracle medicine for me.  Last month when the price went up to $120 dollars I decided to try and manage without it since I am also on a mood stabilizer and an antidepressant.  That was a bad idea.  After about 9 days I started noticing my episodes of rage increasing and I also started feeling more social anxiety.  My husband requested that I begin taking the Abilify again, and after just a couple days I was back to my &quot;normal&quot; self.  I take 15 mg at bedtime.  Although the cost is high, it is worth it to keep my sanity.""",10.0,48
Zyrtec,Urticaria,"""I have had hives a few times now. I just got done with a horrible case from penicillin. Took prednisone for several days.  Some hives appear in the morning. Now I control with one Zyrtec per day. It works for me. No side effects. Great product.""",10.0,41
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I started depo when I was 14. Stayed on it for a year (4 shots) with no periods or period side effects, just some spotting. The first 2 shots, I had lost 15 lbs, and the second 2 shots I gained back that 15 lbs plus another 20. So 35 lbs later, I decided to switch to the pills. I was on aubra for about 2 weeks before I had to stop due to extreme nausea. After that, I tried nuvaring, only to find out it wouldnt sit properly and caused burning and itching. so then, I switched to a non hormonal IUD (paraguard). I stayed on the paraguard for about 7 months before I had to have it removed for extremely heavy painful periods. After all this, I&#039;m back on depo. I just got my second shot today. Lost about 8 lbs already. No symptoms but spotting.""",8.0,2
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I love love love Adipex! It took me about a week to get used to all the side effects but when you realize how much weight you are losing the side effects aren&#039;t even in your mind anymore, I started taking Adipex Jan 24th 2014. Weighing 210 pounds. Today is now Feb 19th not even a month later and I now weigh 185. That is 25 pounds down in just one month.  I work out (run a mile, ellipitical, 20 min abs) 5 to 6 days a week and I only eat 1000 to 1300 calories a day! This pill is amazing and everyone needs to try it, that is wanting to lose weight.""",6.0,185
Ketorolac,Pain,"""Helped decrease my headache/migraine. Received a shot of this medication.""",9.0,5
Prednisone,Gouty Arthritis,"""I only use pred for gout when the pain is so bad I cant sleep, walk and am really struggling. Works great on reducing pain in a short time. Best to take in mornings to avoid sleepness nights! Short term use isnt too bad but I was on the things for nearly a year for ulcerative colitis and be warned side effects, withdrawal symptoms and damage to health can be horrendous""",8.0,22
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the implant on March 3. I had finished my regular period, and have had very light spotting since then. It&#039;s light enough I still have sex with it, but it&#039;s annoying. At first, I was really dark and black, but now it is fresh blood. It is hard to tell if it is my period or just blood from having sex though. Hopefully it lightens up soon, my doctor said all side effects should go away by the 3 month mark. Other than the spotting, though, I haven&#039;t had any side effects other than the bleeding, so I hope I&#039;m one of the lucky ones.""",6.0,3
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""I&#039;m taking this in combination with Zoloft. I take 0.25 mg of Klonopin (half a pill) twice a day. It&#039;s a very low dose, but in combination with the Zoloft has been effective at managing my anxiety. I was originally taking 0.5 twice a day but that was making me too drowsy to concentrate on work. Overall this is a great med for anxiety, especially when waiting for an SSRI to start working.""",9.0,38
Quetiapine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been dealing with undiagnosed depression and anxiety for the last year or so, and a few weeks ago I was finally diagnosed with both, and I was prescribed 50mg of Zoloft, initially, and then 100mg eventually. While the Zoloft was helping with my depression, it made me unbearably anxious. My dosage was lowered to 75mg and I was prescribed Seroquel as well. The combination of both has been very successful. I feel no sadness or anxiety currently, and I take 12.5mg each of Seroquel in the morning and the evening. I&#039;m a little slow and lethargic, but otherwise have had no side effects, and the lethargy is usually solved by a 30-minute nap. In low doses, I highly recommend this drug.""",8.0,41
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""About 13 hours after taking the pill, BOOM. The worst cramps and intestinal pains that I&#039;ve ever experienced. I sat on the toilet for 20 minutes in total agony trying not to wake anyone up. It felt like a rabid raccoon was trying to claw its way out from my bowels. It hurt so bad that I felt like I was going to throw up. At one point I thought &quot;okay, this is my limit, if it gets any worse, I&#039;m going to the ER&quot;

After several waves of this, it finally ended and now, 24 hours later, I&#039;m still having diarrhea and some cramping, but not as bad as last night.

LISTEN TO THE REVIEWS! This stuff is no joke! I took 2 tablets and I drank so much water. At least 7 or 8 glasses of water. It doesn&#039;t matter - you will get awful cramps.

Never again.""",3.0,15
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Skyla placed just over month ago. I read the reviews and was expecting some really bad cramps during and after insertion. The cramping during insertion was minor and after insertion I experienced cramps for a day. These cramps was comparable to a bad period. As for the bleeding some people experienced, I still have yet to bleed or have my period. My doctor told me that this is can happen and I may not experience bleeding while on Skyla. Overall, I am so far pleased that I have had minor if any side effects and would recommend this to people.""",10.0,4
Diclofenac,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""The medication worked for a few days. but this problem comes from a long time ago surgery like 30 years ago. Now I have a fallen arch and very bad pain. The medicine works great but I think something else needs to go with this. thanks""",6.0,5
Levitra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Age 67.  I have used Levitra, Cialis, and Viagra since prostate surgery 17 years ago.  My longest experience is with Levitra.  Usually take it in the morning on an empty stomach.  For a long time I was able to get a good erection with 10mg within about 30 minutes.  Head stuffiness was minimal.  A few weeks ago I had a couple of Levitra failures, meaning that I was unable to get more than a weak erection.  About 3 weeks ago I then switched to 20mg doses, and erection results were really excellent.  Stuffiness did not increase significantly if over the 10mg dose.  However, two days ago, even the 20mg does failed to produce a good erection.  After some manual stimulation I was able to get an erection barely good enough for sex.""",9.0,123
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been using Nuvaring since 2007 and have been very happy with it. I&#039;ve had no instances of it slipping out, and I can&#039;t feel it at all. I never really thought I was very acne prone when I started it. However, I had to go off of it due to insurance issues for 3 months and my acne EXPLODED like it never has before in my life. My hair was also super greasy at the same time. Once I got back on the ring, the acne and greasiness went away.
During the same time when I had the ring out, my sex drive was back in full force. I didn&#039;t really notice it was missing it before hand though! Light periods, no periods if you want. Weight gain? Not sure, I&#039;m fat anyhow and am always kind of gaining!""",8.0,0
Estradiol,None,"""I have been on this medicine since 1998 and as long I as I replace it on time, there are no issues. Even at 53 if it is not replaced on time, I start getting agitated and hot flashes start in. I always joke that it is not for my benefit that I take this, but it is for the benefit of those that are around me that I do. My only gripe is the outrageous expense.""",10.0,27
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I started Victoza 2 weeks ago with the 0.6 dose for four days and then increased to 1.2. On about day 10 I had a rough day of feeling sick to my stomach. Stayed home from work and slept it off.  Since then I have some feelings of mild stomach sickness, but I find if I just get busy I forget.  I have lost about 5 lbs but most importantly my blood sugars are down in the 110 to 120 range with morning spikes at 150. Far better than the 190  I was running all the time.  There are times when I feel full and eat less, not always, but this is giving me a real opportunity to re-evaluate my portions at meal time.  I hope the medicine continues to work and if I can lose about 40 lbs, keep it off, manage my food, I must just be able to control type 2!""",9.0,8
Adapalene,Acne,"""After changing my pill after being on the same one for 10 years, I broke out in terrible acne. I had never had bad skin when I was growing up, and I have become so self conscious.
I have only been using Adapalene for two weeks. After reading so many reviews, I was prepared to go through a really bad phase before any improvement.
In this first days, I broke out worse than ever in my life, but it felt like Adapalene was pushing dirt out of my pores that had been stuck in there forever.
Right now my chin and and jaw line are very sore and flaky, I have been moisturising as much as possible, but even this is irritating the skin. I am pushing through because I really think I am starting to see a change already!""",8.0,1
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""Had this with versed for my upper/lower endoscopy today. It was wonderful! I wasn&#039;t drowsy today and I have no adverse reaction. The only thing that I didn&#039;t like was that the versed burned when they started it. I wouldn&#039;t do another endoscopy without the propofol again.""",10.0,6
Valium,Muscle Spasm,"""I suffer from lower back pain. I had a back fusion in November 2013 about 6 months ago I started having really bad back spasms around the area they did the fusion which was my L-5/S-1.  They had me on Flexeril but did not help they tried the Valium and it works. I do not take it every day only when I have the spasms between that and the Percocet it is the only thing that works.  But I only take them as needed.""",9.0,105
Humira,"Crohn's Disease, Acute","""It was awesome while it lasted but it eventually caused pressure in my spinal fluid and gave me 
very severe headaches. I had to go off of Humira. I developed severe Crohn&#039;s symptoms and had to have a permanent ostomy. I will soon get a proctectomy also.""",3.0,7
Sildenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Great at first, but I got tolerance within a couple weeks. At first it was like I was 16 years old but with a lot more stamina. But the super erection effect didn&#039;t last past 3 weeks.""",8.0,54
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve been on Victoza going on 3 weeks now. I have to make my self eat. The only thing is I don&#039;t want to dehydrate so make sure you drink when you are on it. But overall I love it and have lost about 8 lbs..But I feel weak.""",10.0,8
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I have a degenerative condition resulting in all the cartilage in my joints and spine deteriorating. I now have 6 completely collapsed vertebrae with severe spinal stenosis.  I have had one hip replacement and am trying to hold off as long as possible for other hip, both knees, and shoulder although stem cell therapy has held some promise. I went for 10 years to physical therapy, water treatment, injections into my spine, as well as alternative treatments if acupuncture, chiropractic etc.. with only limited effect. I missed out on activities with my child, lost my job due, and generally was in a constant 8/10 pain daily. After agreeing to pain medication I was able to return to work and have lead a productive life.""",10.0,40
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""I would always be in class with wet armpits.  I would be doing nothing but sitting and my shirt and armpits would be soaked.  I never understood why.  When I first got Hypercare, it worked great!  I didn&#039;t need to reapply because it was working.  Now my sweat is starting to come back and after re applying, it no longer works.  I do not know why but I really wish it would work again.""",5.0,8
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;ve noticed miconazole has directions that list side effects and it lists itching and intense burning. These side effects are products of healing. I inserted it last night (9 oclock), the yeast infection making me swollen down there it was a tad painful. I strongly recommend taking this product at night as it melts and leaks. Also wear a panty liner or pad. About an hour after I took it I had some itching but it wasn&#039;t anything worse than the yeast infection caused me to experience. I slept peacefully through the night after I applied the anti itch medication that it came with. DO NOT use scented soap or any soap while using this product it will cause itching. Yes this product causes MILD burning sensations that last about an hour.""",10.0,14
Lubiprostone,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""It was great! I also have adhesions which cause constipation too, used the Relistor injection and it never worked.""",10.0,28
Bupropion,Depression,"""I took Wellbutrin at first to quit smoking. This was last year. It really did help me quit smoking and that was great. I have to say DO NOT DRINK ON WELLBUTRIN because it made me black out and huge problems from this. After my bad experience drinking on Wellbutrin I stopped taking it. After reading these reviews again I have decided to get back on it and this time around I wont have a problem seeing as I quit drinking completely. I have been in denial for a ling time but I do suffer from severe depression and weight problems and I am praying that this time around I can stick to it and turn my life around. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories they are very inspiring!

""",7.0,129
Doxycycline,Rosacea,"""I was diagnosed with Rosacea years before taking this drug. The usual topical prescription did not give much relief so I quit using them. When I developed little hard bumps I went to a new doctor and was given Oracea samples to try. I was AMAZED! I thought for years that my face was always &quot;puffy&quot; due to lack of sleep or diet but after taking this for just 2 weeks I looked and felt so much better. Puffy skin GONE, redness DRASTICALLY decreased. I am SO EXCITED about this drug. I have just 2 negatives: #1 - my side effect was a burning sensation around my mouth and on my lips. No redness, just the sensation - this subsided in my 4th week of use. #2 - cost of this drug is too much. After my samples ran out I was unable to afford it and now suffer again.""",10.0,53
Dysport,acial Wrinkles,"""Experienced dizziness and headaches, lumps and pain first day after injection. Week has passed and symptoms are still present.""",5.0,11
Viibryd,Depression,"""I have taken Zoloft for a while but I was packing on the pounds and noticed I was getting kind of irritable when I&#039;m normally very laid back. Doc gave me 2 sample packs of Viibryd to try. 10mg I had some stomach upset (mostly diarrhea) and an INTENSE craving for sweets/carbs. These went away eventually. Then up to the 20mg. I found that I had zero appetite and literally had to force myself to eat. Normally I&#039;d be happy about this but my mood became so dark (weeping/angry). I got to the point where I couldn&#039;t handle it anymore and had to stop. Hopefully it works better for you all! Good luck! :)""",5.0,33
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""This drug has worked great for my anxiety. I&#039;m prescribed 25mg twice a day as needed and then two before bedtime for sleep issues. It definitely works. Just be warned that it will make you extremely loopy until you get used to it. Be careful with the alcohol with it because it triples the effect of it. Keep it to one drink maximum.""",8.0,21
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I read a lot of scary reviews before I went out and bought the overnight anyway... Either those reviews are exaggerated extremely, or I got lucky. The burning was pretty minimal, you have to also consider the medicine is doing a job in one night instead of 7... So there will be itching and burning. It&#039;s about 20 hours into treatment and it itches a little, but when you get a yeast infection, it causes little tiny cuts on the inside.. This is why it itches and burns a bit! All in all, it seems to be doing its job, and the pain is not horrendous ( for me anyway ). If you start experiencing pain, or swelling, try benydrl or ibuprofen respectively !!""",9.0,6
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""I am a HEAVY underarm sweater. So it was no surprise that this medication barely helped reduce my underarm sweat. Not to mention, the bottle only lasts for less the month, a tleast for me. I recommend you save your money and stay away from this product if you think your hyperhidrosis is beyond bad.""",3.0,1
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,None,"""I&#039;m 27 and I have been using Drysol since I was 21.  I found deodorants and antiperspirants did not work for me.  I have never been a heavy sweater but when I would wear them the combination of my sweat and the products would be a weird soapy smell.  I used Drysol at first once a week (using it 2 nights in a row gave me an armpit rash which hurt) but I used it when I needed *if I smelled and was sweating I would use it again that night*  I find the next night after using it my armpits are a little itchy, but I have nothing to say but good things about Drysol.  6 years later I don&#039;t even remember the last time I used it (maybe months ago) I have saved money on ruined shirts from pit stains and I don&#039;t ever smell. Strongly recommended!""",9.0,0
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""Buspar changed my life, no kidding. I have been on Prozac so long, but once Buspar was added my personality came to life. Not that I don&#039;t sometimes worry, but it is sooo much better to manage with the Buspar. I am not any kind of spokesperson. I have a friend who it didn&#039;t work for, but for me, it has changed my life.""",10.0,202
Bupropion,Depression,"""I felt very hyper the first few weeks and barely slept. It eventually stabilized and I started feeling better. I also take Seroquel and recently was prescribed Prozac. I have been bulimic and depressed for 15 years.""",8.0,4
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Since I started taking 15mg of Adderall XR about 2 weeks ago I feel like it&#039;s changing my life for the better. I can&#039;t say it is having a huge impact on me but I can definitely notice a difference when I&#039;m on it as opposed to when I&#039;m not. My concentration has definitely improved. I can stay on the same thought pattern a lot easier and also follow through with the task at hand. I feel more aggressive towards events that happen it definitely gives me a different outlook.The only symptoms that I am getting with Adderall XR is a loss of appetite. It&#039;s really strange how I went from having a huge appetite to just not even thinking about eating or making it a priority. I don&#039;t like it but it saves me a bit of money.""",9.0,15
Ketorolac,Pain,"""I have about 8-10 migraines a month that leave me hugging the toilet, and/or  hiding in the dark closet with a pile of blankets.
 Today was the first time they tried anything other than Excedrin Migraine. Toradol! A shot :-\...Oh my, for the first time since 2008 I don&#039;t have pain in my back and neck.  She said it would not make me tired but I just spent a nice 4 hr nap in zero pain. Yes, the injection had a mild heat like pain for a few minutes. But to feel like this is pretty much awesome!""",9.0,20
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I have been taking this for less than a week, started 5/30/15. So far I have lost 9 pounds! I have experienced few of the side effects. Slight nausea in the evenings, mild headaches and constipation. I have high blood pressure; however it is controlled. This hasn&#039;t seemed to effect it at all. I&#039;m only on one pill a day right now and experience some hunger in the mornings. Other than that, I&#039;m not hungry all day but when I do eat I&#039;m trying to lean toward fruits/veggies and lean meats. I have been on the elliptical daily.""",8.0,32
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,Narcolepsy,"""I was diagnosed with narcolepsy wth cataplexy about two years ago. I was always the friend in the group that was falling asleep in the car, movies, and middle of class. I actually got voted &quot;most likely to be sleeping in class&quot; for my senior year. Even though it was funny for others, it&#039;s not for me. It&#039;s so hard to live a normal life when your constantly tired and all you want to do is sleep. I took nuvigil for the first year and half. It was working fine but I grew a tolerance for it with adverse effects. I started adderall 1/2 a year ago and it&#039;s the best thing ever. I&#039;ve never felt so normal before in my life. I take 10mg XR when I wake up along with 10 mg regular release tab. And 10mg later on in the day. Best choice ever by my doctor!!""",10.0,25
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""Let me start by saying understand I absolutely hated this medicine.It made me gain tons of weight (60 lbs in the first 6 months), made hair grow darker on my body, acne, and lost every ounce of my sex drive (every single ounce). Basically, how this birth control works, is by turning you into an grumpy ugly troll (from my experience). The only good thing that came out of it was no period and I didn&#039;t get pregnant. And speaking of periods, since I&#039;ve been off this medication, I have an abnormal cycle. I will get a 2-3 warning period, then it will be gone for about a week, then the real thing will start and last another week. Didn&#039;t have that problem until after this medication so I can only assume it is to be blamed.""",1.0,8
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I hate this birth control I have been bleeding for thirty some days and I haven&#039;t stopped I feel so sick and the mood swings the weight gain is horrible.""",1.0,3
Transderm-Scop,Motion Sickness,"""This stuff works fantastically for motion sickness and VR sickness. I got my doctor to give me an RX basically because I wanted to play around with a VR headset yet everything made me sick. In addition if I went to amusement parks, I&#039;d get sick at just about everything. If I read in a car, I get sick. If I got on a boat, even if it&#039;s docked, I get sick. 3D movies at the regular movie theater, those make me sick. Certain video games make me sick. Flying on an airplane makes me sick. Everything makes me sick, but with this - it was pure magic. I could do everything above without getting sick. For me I had zero side effects while on it, I felt completely normal using it and had no withdrawal, nothing. I only use it sparingly as it&#039;s expensive.""",10.0,18
Armodafinil,Hypersomnia,"""My doctor wanted me to try a long acting morphine, taken every 12 hours. I was concerned about the sleepiness issue as I was taking many pain medications. So she also prescribed 250 mg of Nuvigil. Like some of these reviews, it was fine for a while but I started noticing late afternoon sleepiness. I was already on the highest dosage. My doctor said it was okay to take half the tablet with the medications I take on rising in the morning and the other half later in the morning. It&#039;s made a wonderful difference in my ability to focus and stay awake during the day and I don&#039;t have any problems falling asleep at night. It&#039;s greatly improved my quality of life and ability to continue working.""",10.0,16
Tramadol,Chronic Pain,"""I&#039;ve been taking tramadol for back and knee pain from a motorcycle accident for over a year, it is a great pain reliever that eliminates 90% of my pain issues without making me feel drowsy like hydrocodone or oxycodone. It controls my pain and I still live my normal life.""",8.0,129
Omeprazole,GERD,"""My condition:  GERD with mild haital hernia, and occasional gastritis.

Two 20mg Omeprazol capsules (encapsulated granules) twice daily for 3 months, followed by 20mg twice daily for 1 month to taper off; for a  near acute gastritis following endoscopic exam with no other abnormalities or HB infection.

For me it seemed to work better when I took it it 1 hour before breakfast &amp; 1 hour before (@ 5 pm) Dinner; rather than before going to bed...

1. It takes at least 3 days before any decrease in heartburn; but if I eat some wrong foods (acidic) my unforgiving stomach lets me know in the evening. 

2. A few spaced-out mild headaches lasting up to an hour.

3. Dry lips with no irritation.""",8.0,12
Tamiflu,,"""I came down with flu-like symptoms and was prescribed Tamiflu the next day. I took the first dose right away and started feeling better within 24 hours. However, the next day, I began developing an itchy rash on my hands and toes, so I discontinued the medication, just to be safe.""",8.0,7
Benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I have been using this 5% face wash along with Retin A micro for abouts month now. I do not notice any difference. Was actually breaking out more. Skin is not as red and peeling a the first two weeks (normal). Dries out my face horribly but I use Cervae to moisturize. Seems to work. I use Retin A about 3 times a week. But I used it two nights in a row recently and it just put my face ack to what feels like the first two week. Horrible. :(""",3.0,3
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Skyla removed a week ago after having it for about 5 months, and I&#039;m very happy I did. After being on it for 5 months, I was still experiencing irregular bleeding (probably 20 days out of the month) and pain during and after sex. More importantly, I had noticed changes in my mood (more anxious and overall down). Once I had it removed I started feeling normal again and have been feeling great since. I got a normal period the day after having it removed that lasted 5 days and haven&#039;t bled at all since. I know that I have always been very sensitive to hormones so Skyla might be fine for some people but I definitely noticed a difference in myself despite the fact that it is a very low dose of hormones.""",5.0,4
Dapagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I started taking 10 mg of Farxiga and after 2 weeks I started getting bad headaches, muscle contractions in my head and chest along with difficulty breathing.   I have had an assortment of pains and discomforts in my chest.  In my head I could feel my brain oscillating.  I had to get a toridal shot to break the headache.  I shared with the doctor and they put me through an EKG and MRI scan, both were normal.  I decided to stop taking the medication on my own.  I still have headaches and my ears are ringing all the time.   Still have shortness of breath and discomfort in the middle of my chest.  I had none of these symptoms prior to taking Farxiga.  And, the doctor does not attribute any of them to Farxiga and can&#039;t figure out the cause.""",1.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I thought this birth control was great at first, but I have now gained 40+ pounds after being on this. I HATE it, to say the least. Oh, it was RECALLED, by the way, which scares me. That&#039;s why they have switched users to Blisovi.""",2.0,3
Contrave,Obesity,"""After starting 2 pills a day I felt dizzy all day and in a daze.  I was worried about driving on this drug. I would stay away from this expensive drug. I waited over two days for side effects to wear off after I quit.""",1.0,11
Morphine,Chronic Pain,"""This medication works however the side effect of constant headaches are enough to drive a person crazy!""",3.0,21
Movantik,Opioid-Induced Constipation,"""I think it&rsquo;s crazy that medicine specifically prescribed to opioid users will cause opioid withdrawal. Forget that! Take Linzess ! I&rsquo;ve been on Suboxone for 3 years. I&rsquo;ve had terrible constipation and when I would finally go, it would be rock solid and extremely painful. Linzess has been life changing. I go everyday. I&rsquo;m on the highest dosage, the low dosage did absolutely nothing at all. Being constipated is a big deal. It&rsquo;s awful! My heart goes out to anyone who suffers from it.""",1.0,7
Strattera,ADHD,"""It works wonders. I like it.""",10.0,28
Rifaximin,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""My stomach swelled out like a pregnant person for years and I gained a lot of weight. I followed a very strict diet, all organic, no bread, red meat or sugar, and plenty of exercise for 3 years, Still no hope. After visiting many Doctors and no answers as to why my stomach stuck out all of the time, especially after I ate, I went to a Gastroenterologist had a &quot;Hydrogen Breath Test&quot; I had SIBO (small intestinal bacteria overflow) I took Xifaxan 550 3 X a day for 7 days. My stomach went down tremendously and my body shrunk all around like magic. I was sooooooo happy!!! I had absolutely no side effects from the Xifaxan. Also my heart burn went away.  I had my life back. Diet is very important with SIBO!!!""",10.0,28
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""So far so good, helps me walk away from unreasonable people instead of sharing my unwanted opinion. I have same side effects as mentioned, wondering if anyone has uncomfortable leg pains painful tingling (like a constant funny bone just got hit but towards the high painful part. Could be a pinched nerve and unrelated to Buspar.""",9.0,69
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I am 53 yrs old and  my doctor started me on this Rx to help me lose weight and because of my knees are giving me trouble. I Start this Rx on 3/23/16 and I take one pill in the morning I eat 30  minutes after. The pills does cause dry mouth but I drink a lot of water. So I was weighting 256 and I weight myself on 3/26/16 and know I weight 252. But i try to eat healthly meal and i try to do 10thousand steps a day""",9.0,13
Abilify,Depression,"""I really think this drug has been a life saver.  But be careful with the dosing-sometimes less is more.  I currently take 2.5 mg and that is enough to pop me out of the depression.  At 5 mg I was very &quot;flat,&quot; anxious, and my joints ached.  Everyone is different, but this drug can be very helpful.""",10.0,147
Celebrex,Osteoarthritis,"""I was given some samples of Celebrex from my physician for wrist and hand pain.  After I took the second capsule of 200 mg, I awoke in the night with an extremely bad headache, had the chills, aching muscles, runny nose and a dry hacking cough.  I stopped taking the pills, but as my symptoms persisted, I believed I had the flu.  Three weeks later, I again tried Celebrex and on the second day of taking the pills, I was again stricken with chills, a headache, nausea and the runny nose.  These symptoms have stayed with me for the past three days.  """,1.0,52
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This was my second yeast infection, the first was treated with oral tablets and was treated very well. I decided to try Monistat 7 day treatment instead as a more &quot;natural&quot; solution. Once I inserted medication I was fine all night. I am just waking up and am having HORRIBLE burning and itching. Worst then the infection itself. Wont be finishing this crap. DONT BUY""",1.0,5
Butrans,Chronic Pain,"""Butrans causes depression, anxiety, dizziness, nausea. Do not get on this medication.""",1.0,27
Lyrica,Pain,"""I gained weight.""",9.0,39
Lupron,Prostate Cance,"""My cancerous prostate was removed when I was 65, 6 years ago. I receive a 22.5 mg Lupron injection about every 3 months. My PSA decreases each time from about 2 to undectable. The injection area is sore for 2-3 days after each injection. I have perhaps a dozen relatively minor hot flashes daily.  I take 4 venlafaxine hcl 75 mg tablets daily to curtail hot flashes.""",8.0,97
Polyethylene glycol 3350,Constipation,"""It actually works really well for me. Especially when I was an opiates user and didn&#039;t take any laxatives my stools were so hard and big that I would resist going as long as I could because I was so afraid of the pain. On average I wouldn&#039;t go for 2 to 3 weeks and there was once I didn&#039;t go for 2 months and had to go to the er. I&#039;m now taking a medicine to get off opiates called methodone and my bowel movements aren&#039;t nearly as painful but still give me problems. After taking miralax my bowels motions would come out with absolutely no pain but if you don&#039;t do it everyday it will keep happening""",9.0,42
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""I am a type l diabetic 45yrs of age. I have been on Synthroid for several years (now about 13) since I became a diabetic. I had a hysterectomy two years ago. I have been on Vivelle patches, Estradol, Premarin and for the longest Enjuvia and just recently changed to Estragel. For the last six months I have been experiencing lifeless hair, breaking off. I have never experienced anything like this. I am very frustrated.""",8.0,24
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had skyla for about 4 months now, and so far its worked for me because I&#039;ve had no problems with it. When I had it inserted I didn&#039;t really feel bad pain I only felt a small cramp. After that, I just felt some cramps but nothing I couldn&#039;t handle....I love it because I don&#039;t have to worry about getting pregnant or taking a pill everyday. I highly recommend it!!!!""",10.0,3
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had the Nexplanon implant in for a few months now and I seriously love it. It saved me SO much money from the Nuvaring I used to be on. I didn&#039;t bruise when I got it implanted and was only sore for a few days. I have not had a period or any of the random bleeding that I was worried about. I have not had ANY side effects! I&#039;m so pleased! I&#039;ve been on birth control for 4 years (2 years of the pill and 2 years of the Nuvaring) and Nexplanon is so much more convenient.""",10.0,10
Cyproheptadine,Allergic Reactions,"""Took Periactin successfully back in the 1980&#039;s for a brutal allergy attack that sent me to the ER. Benadryl injection worsened it so my throat was closing then they gave me Valium injection to relax my airways. Sent me to a specialist who gave me Periactin, which cleared the hives and itching all over me, which I&#039;ve now learned I&#039;m allergic to pine and cinnamon. My MD later changed it to Atarax when I started gaining too much weight lol. Fast forward, I&#039;m disabled with arthritis now on Mesicare, not a jolly Christmas shopper with these allergies, and my pcp tells me to take OTC allergy meds. Missing working, my allergy shots, too thin and coveting Periactin. Weight gain would be a great side effect to get some weight back. Great med.""",10.0,1
Venlafaxine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Drug maybe ok for other conditions but made me worse and caused more side effects than lithium.""",1.0,2
Copper,Birth Control,"""I just got the Copper IUD inserted today and it was an all round positive experience, considering the contrast to some reviews and warnings from doctors about the difficulty of insertion for women before childbirth (I&#039;m only 20). The procedure took less than 10 minutes and was sore, but mostly because it&#039;s a very unusual sort of pain and something the body is not used to dealing with. But it is in now way unbearable and the pain went away as soon as they withdrew the instruments from my vagina. It also helped that the doctor was extremely good looking (lololol I was giggling half the time). I took a book in with me and just read extracts to the doctor and nurse whilst they were fiddling around inside me. Will review again in a few weeks!""",8.0,0
Cymbalta,ibromyalgia,"""I&#039;ve been taking 60mg  of Cymbalta and 300mg of Lyrica along with other meds like Tylenol 3, Vicodin, trazodone,  alprazolam and vitamins for about 9 months for fibromyalgia. I haven&#039;t noticed much of any difference in the pain dept. The only thing I notice is the trazodone and alprazolam helps me sleep about 5-6 hours a night. The pain is still there and I&#039;m just getting so tired of all the pain and frustration. I&#039;ve seen a rheumatologist and a physiatrist but nothing has changed. I don&#039;t know what else to do or try.""",4.0,16
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Implanon since 2007 and it has been better then the Depo shot. I did gain a little weight and I have been bleeding a lot but it&#039;s not as bad as the shot where I had more mood swings and cried all the time for nothing. Overall I like this one better because I am not good at remembering to take a pill but I am about to get it taking out because I can&#039;t handle the bleeding. It just has been getting worse and it&#039;s almost time for it to be out anyway.""",6.0,2
Navane,Psychosis,"""I have been on Navane for almost 30 years.  I have had two psychotic episodes and they have occurred only when I went off this medicine.  I have tried other medications but I feel most secure on Navane.  The side-effects are: some drowsiness and feelings of depression.  Otherwise, I feel more natural on Navane than on any other anti-psychotic medication I have tried and that&#039;s why I will continue to use it.""",8.0,41
Fluoxetine,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""Starting it I had a bad headache for about 8 days. On day 3, I contemplated stopping, I felt unfeeling, like I wasn&#039;t myself, but stuck with it. Those feelings passed as well as the headache. I didn&#039;t feel any symptoms of PPMD the first 3 months. After that, I would say I feel 80% better during my episodes. I fear it will get worse each month, but it is tolerable. I feel that dark cloud want to return, but it never gets too bad. Will be asking my doctor if I may need a bump up in dose from my starting dose. So glad this medication has evened me out.""",9.0,12
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""I am a sixteen year old girl and have had a problem sweating since middle school. My wardrobe consisted of hooded sweatshirts and black t-shirts. I was so embarrassed. Every day at school I would sweat through all my clothes and finally my boyfriend even commented on it. I finally went to the doctor and she gave me Hypercare. I used it for the first time last night. It itched a little, but otherwise didn&#039;t bother me. Today, no sweat! It&#039;s like a miracle. I talked to lots of people and raised my hand in class. It was amazing! I kept absentmindedly touching the armpits of my shirt to check for sweat but there wasn&#039;t any at all. This has literally changed my life.""",10.0,9
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I developed overactive bladder and spotting a lot between periods and pain during sex. It also gives me pregnancy symptoms. I HATE IT .""",2.0,1
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""I have been using for about 2 weeks now. It works a little, but it takes a long time. But I have noticed my acne scars going away. But, it makes my face red, and it burns really bad! So much that most of the time, I&#039;ll go and wash it off with freezing cold water.""",5.0,20
Clindamycin,Intraabdominal Infection,"""I started triple therapy of clindimycin, amoxicillin and a PPI 3 days ago for HPylori infection. I&#039;ve been on a PPI and amoxocillin before with no side effects but not clindamycin. Its a big dose. 500mg twice a day for 7 days.
The first 3 doses were awful. Disgusting taste in my mouth and terrible nausea with a gnawing, rumbly feeling in my stomach. After I read some advice on this page I tried drinking more water. Half pint before the dose then after. Plus  a daily probiotic drink. I also didn&#039;t lie flat after dosage for an hour.
This has made a huge difference. Still a bit of a taste but no nausea and a better sleep. Still 4 days to go but fingers crossed as the hpylori had been causing pain. 
Def good advice.""",9.0,1
Tretinoin,Acne,"""i didn&#039;t have a good experience with Tretinoin topical, it made my skin really sensitive and everyday i used to wake up with 4-5 painful acne. After 2.5 months of using this everyday,my face was still looking ugly and red. so one day i decided to stop using it at all, within 2 days i felt the difference and today i am at almost 1month of not using this cream, i have no acne atall, after so many days my skin feels smooth. I am also taking oral Doxycycline 100mg twice a day from last 3 months and that seems to be working.

Tretinoin makes skin very sensitive and acne prone. Thats my thought""",2.0,2
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""This medicine is amazing. I took it about 5 hours ago and still going strong.""",10.0,19
Seroquel XR,Bipolar Disorde,"""At 41, I simply couldn&#039;t take the depression, the mania, the ADD or the severe anxiety attacks anymore. I finally went to the doctor and she put me on Seroquel XR starting at 50mg for 4 days, then 100mg for 4 days and now the maintenance dosage of 150mgs. It has honestly changed my life and saved my marriage. My brain seems to function normally now. My nearly constant suicide thoughts are gone and I can concentrate on tasks for more than 15 seconds at a time. I would rather have a healthy appetite than feeling nauseous so that side effect only boosts my moods. The only thing I don&#039;t like is my dreams are VIVID but not in a nightmare sort of way. I&#039;ve begun dreaming in color which is also new. I can certainly live with that...""",10.0,61
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I had been getting wind pain and lower abdominal pain from not been able to go for about 4-5 days. I took 2 tablets around noon. I have never taken any laxatives prior to this. 6 hours later I experienced some mild cramping which lasted for another 8 hours. When the cramping died down around midnight I experienced some flatulence which gave my bloated stomach some relief and I was able to take a short nap. Woke up at 6am and I&#039;m happy to say it did the trick. If I was in the same situation I would take this again, I suppose most users don&#039;t post unless their reaction was extremely good or bad.""",8.0,21
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""This was my second colonoscopy and my first using Propofol.  I was not showing any signs of a cold prior to getting on the gurney.  I was out like a light quickly but when I woke up I was full of mucous and coughing like crazy.  My throat was so sore that I could barely swallow and it was extremely difficult for me to speak.  My procedure was on Friday and it is now Sunday and although my throat feels much better,  I&#039;m still coughing up mucous.  If it doesn&#039;t get better by tomorrow I&#039;ll go see my GP.  Propofol may be great for some, but not for me.""",1.0,10
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""Have acute sinusitis, with severe migraine, dizziness, facial pain, TMJ, eye swelling. Was prescribed Augmentin, seems to be working just after 1 days use! I already had severe stomach ache, doc said that&#039;s normal for acute sinusitis because all the dripping from the sinuses down our throats, which ends up stewing in our poor bellies! So I really notice no difference with tummyache yet.""",8.0,64
Amitriptyline,Pain,"""This medication really does help when it comes to my bladder pain. I however don&#039;t like how it is some what addicting. If I run out of this medication I get restless and I cannot sleep. Other than that it is well for pain.""",9.0,38
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""Such bad sweating/leaking from armpits that thought I would give it a try. No prescrip required in Canada. Picked up the extra strength and used three nights in a row. Stopped my sweating 100 % immed after three nights.  Last 2 mths before I had to use it again. I now add an extra night every couple of weeks and no sweat from pits for over a year.   Yes, it can itch but remember to dab not smear it on.  More doesn&#039;t work any better and almost no itch on my 2 week applications due to using less.   Short term pain for long term gain""",8.0,7
Seroquel XR,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Excellent for sleep onset - up to a point. If things get really bad, I&#039;ve had to augment it with temazepam and Valium. I also have depression. I was on and off it for about 3 months and it causes brain fog and word retrieval problems. There is also a significant increase in appetite, but it&#039;s not as bad as Remeron.""",6.0,26
Humate-P,von Willebrand's Disease,"""It was given to me prior and after my surgery for a total hysterectomy last year. It worked fantastic and the use of it helped tremendously with my healing process thereafter. The surgeon was surprised that I had little to no bleeding from the site (procedure was a vaginal hysterectomy) and no bleeding whatsoever post surgery. I had a wonder team of doctors and specialist on my side during the whole ordeal. Wonderful doctors who definitely did their research! You get a thumbs up here!""",10.0,5
Tasigna,Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia,"""After taking Gleevec, this medication is much easier on the stomach: however, the potential for heart problems and strict time schedule is of concern. Time will tell.""",6.0,39
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I thought it was great the first two and a half years. No period at all, which worried me at first (I spent a lot of money on pregnancy tests) but I never got pregnant. I did have a lot of headaches and I kind of felt pregnant sometimes (sore breasts, cramping, fatigue, nausea). Last six months was hell though. Had an ectopic pregnancy, which was caught early. Four months later I got pregnant again and had a miscarriage. I wasn&#039;t aware that I was pregnant though, I took a test and it was negative right before I miscarried. I got it out and had a new one put in. The first three months I spotted nonstop and I&#039;ve had horrible anxiety problems and depression. I had sinus problems for an entire month. I&#039;m definitely getting it out now.""",1.0,11
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,None,"""I&#039;ve been on 2 other birth controls. But this one is the worst for me, granted everyone&#039;s body is different. This is giving me severe headaches, terrible mood swings and I got my period 3 times this month! On to the next!""",1.0,2
Aleve,Back Pain,"""Not as good as THC but very effective for me. One wants a solution that allows your mind to not constantly be aware of pain. This does the job for me.""",9.0,20
Bextra,Period Pain,"""My experience with the use of Bextra was great! I did not take it on a daily basis . I used it as needed for severe bloating , heavy menstrual cycles and severe pain in my stomach and back. I took one pill during that time of month. Looked as if I lost 20lbs, felt great and was pain free. The medication was given to me as a sample trial from my OBGYN Dr. Not long following my sample pills Bextra was pulled and no longer available for use. This may have been a different result for me, had I taken the medicine daily . Considering that I did not . There was not any side effects to the medication .""",10.0,3
Minoxidil,High Blood Pressure,"""I&#039;ve been using this drug for over 6 years in combination with Clonodine.  This drug works great but the user needs to be very careful because it will increase your heart rate and needs to be used in combination with another drug.  I currently have a normal blood pressure after many years of high blood pressure.""",9.0,2
Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I have never gotten a YI, but I decided to get the 3 day tx. Today is my third day and the itchiness and burning is still there! It might be worse than the first 2 times. It&#039;s such a horrible, intense burning sensation that starts a couple minutes after insertion. It had me squirming like a worm with my legs clenched together. Not sure if that means it&#039;s working but I sure hope it&#039;s worth the pain.""",6.0,0
Perampanel,Epilepsy,"""I have been on this medication since the study for it started.  Medicaid covers it totally because I am on Disabilty.  I was taking three 4mg pills.  I now take 12mg pills.  But in my experience it turns me into a zombie so take it only after I am in bed. 1-2 hours after I take my other meds or I get goofy as hell and my partner says I slur like a very drunk person.  But say I am asleep at midnight.  If I wake up before 11:00 am I will be groggy for about 2 hours unless I have breakfast.""",8.0,14
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""This was a life changer. I&#039;m an RN, and now in administration. I wear a suit everyday. My underarm sweating was a real problem, and the deodorants I used were killing my clothes. Hypercare changed everything. I use it at night. Slight burning, nothing major. I can&#039;t live without it.""",10.0,13
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I love this medication.  I have been on Contrave for  2 weeks and have lost 7lbs. The only side effect I have had is the dry mouth, but I can live with that.  I highly recommend this drug.""",10.0,16
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""Keeps my moods within a normal range.  It allows me to experience sad feelings and happy feelings Does not leave me with a blank face or blank feelings, like other antidepressants did.""",9.0,110
Trintellix,Depression,"""My doctor noticed that the other medication that I was on was not working well and had me start Brintellix (10 mg per day) from samples he had. There was a direct transition from the other medicine to this one - no tapering off or anything like that. After just a few days, the medicine and I apparently agreed that it would work for me. The side effects that I have are mild headache and sometimes loose stool - to be polite. I&#039;m excited about this one. Big differences in a short time.""",8.0,94
Bupropion,Depression,"""Mentally, I had no hallelujah moment. My slow and steady upward climb could be Wellbutrin and/or therapy. I began with 150 XL, moved up to 300 XL, began developing rashes, and so I moved back down to 150 XL.

Within a month of taking 150 XL, I had transient weird and sharp pains in my right thumb. It was located just under the thumbnail, in the &quot;corner&quot; closest to the palm and the rest of the fingers. It started slowly, and got much worse. It hurt in the morning, after eating, after exercising, and when I was cold (or too hot). I had several MRIs, tumor diagnoses, and surgeries which did not fix the sometimes crippling pain. I stopped taking Wellbutrin recently and the pain has already subsided substantially.  The more you know.""",3.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve never really been a pill taker but after 2 kids and heavy flow I decided to take something and this is what the doctor gave me.  My legs and arms fall to sleep my vision is blurred I have terrible headaches and my mom is crazy.  How can you take this mess with kids and still be able to function.  Needless to say I will stop taking them!""",1.0,0
Quetiapine,Depression,"""I am presently in hospital and have been put on Seroquel XR.  As previously commented, the low dosages cause lethargy and sleepiness.  However, I am not nearly as suicidal as I was, I have hope for the future and have not been on for more than a few days.  I am optimistic that once I have reached the proper dosage that I will once again enjoy life as I once did.  Paxil, Effexor and a number of other antidepressants worsened by symptoms over time and/or never did do much for the depressive symptoms in the first place.  This medicine is worth trying if you are extremely depressed or suicidal.""",10.0,111
Senna,Constipation,"""I have been ill with constipation most of my life but in pregnancy its been very extreme. And in stead of helping (I&#039;m on day 3 of using senna) all its done is give me sickness and severe heartburn""",3.0,0
Elavil,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""The first time I was aware of the existence of this drug, a gastroenterologist gave it to me for sharp stomach pain. The cause was idiopathic and/or overdetermined by a variety of problems, especially some damage to the hypothalamus. 

That was in 2001, and worked IMMEDIATELY. Stomach pain? Gone. Only had about a 2-week supply and stopped with no ill effects. In fact, it perked up my mood! I always remembered that this was the drug that solved a serious pain problem. 

In 2015, I had severe anxiety &amp; my appetite was completely gone. I knew what I needed. The psych. gave me Elavil, even though he was inclined toward Effexor. I ate! I felt good again. I am still on it. I am concerned re: withdrawal. Short-term use recommended if possible.""",9.0,13
Metoclopramide,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I had terrible, terrible side effects.- went into seizure, whole body paralysis, nearly died, They should ban this drug !""",1.0,0
Desyrel,Anxiety,"""I have anxiety disorder but I take it to sleep. It works very well to get a good night&#039;s sleep. One 50 mg pill at bedtime.""",8.0,137
Effexor XR,Anxiety,"""I started having panic attacks at age 10, always been a struggle, then started having really bad bouts of depression.  Things got to stage where I was just so tired of being scared all the time and finding it hard to function. I&#039;ve been on many antidepressants through the years,   Lexapro I had been in for over 10 years,  phych weaned me off and put me on Effexor.   I actually can&#039;t believe this. It&#039;s only day 2 On 37.5mg to be increased to 75 next week,  but I swear I feel a calmness I haven&#039;t felt before, surely after 2 days I&#039;m thinking this can&#039;t be right, but after reading some reviews I can see that others have had relief in a short time from this medicine. No side effects. Just feel calm. Feeling hopeful""",10.0,122
Levetiracetam,Seizures,"""I had surgery for a benign brain tumor over 8 yrs. ago; Gamma Knife radiation surgery 3 yrs. ago. The Gamma Knife surgery left me with scar tissue that caused me to have my first partial seizure. This required me to remain on seizure medication, levetiracetam. 
To prevent recurrent seizures, I was on a dose of 1,000 mg./ 2x&#039;s day. I was on this dosage for over 2 yrs. No seizures, but side effects crept up slowly: bad memory loss, difficulty finding words, fatigue, weight gain. Then, the intolerable ones: deep depression, mood swings, crazy flip-out anger. It just kept getting worse, until I couldn&#039;t wait to get off of it! My doctor called it the &quot;Keppra Rage&quot;. I guess this is well- known side effect that I could not tolerate.""",4.0,99
Metoprolol,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been taking metoprolol for around 2 years, just recently going from 50mg to 100mg. My BP was crazy high with tachycardia quite bad beforehand. They have helped me a hell of a lot but l do have tiredness almost daily. I had no tachycardia bouts until recently and also weird fluttering feeling over the past few weeks. BP was still up a little so my doc has advised me to take 100mg which l have only started taking over the past 24 hours. So far no fluttering or palpitation feeling! I also no longer suffer with migraines!!!""",9.0,14
Duet DHA,Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation,"""I just tried these as one of the many samples I was given. This is my least favorite because I am burping a fish taste within two hours of taking them. I hate fish so to me this is very nauseating. I haven&#039;t had this issue with any others.""",5.0,3
Velivet,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on three different kinds of birth control. I used this one twice in the past and had horrible experiences. This pill gave me awful depression from the first day of use (both instances). I could only stay on it three weeks the first try, and one night the second. If you are someone with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or similar, I would suggest strongly against taking this oral contraceptive. It gave me suicidal thoughts that followed into my dreams. Traumatizing experience. If I could rate it lower, I would.""",1.0,6
Loryna,Birth Control,"""So I started bc yesterday... no joke I&#039;m hormonal as heck! Even typing this makes me want to cry. I mean I&#039;m a small woman 21, 4&quot;11 and I kind of expected to be like this. My doctor said it tricks my brain into thinking its preagnant so that certain part of my body stop working.  Like in this case the inflammation that causes my deadly cramps. Now I&#039;m new to this whole birth control but I think its normal to feel sad and gain weight and all that because of what women go through during pregnancy so though it makes me feel super tired its kind of a good thing cause get this, I&#039;m an insomniac haha.  These mood swings are laughable - when I catch myself crying because I didn&#039;t share my sandwhich with my two dogs. Long story short I&#039;m hoping this works""",4.0,3
Belviq,Obesity,"""I have only been on Belviq for less than a week. I haven&#039;t worked out yet but my side effects were extremely bad the 1st two days. I had a migraine that was  out of this world and I felt very intoxicated. Don&#039;t know what to say about it yet but I stepped on my scale after 4 days and I gained weight. Not cool and I&#039;m almost scared to continue. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.""",5.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This is the very first birth control I ever used. The first few days I was overcome anxiety but that subsided. The first month I did have nausea and heartburn but that also subsided.  Two weeks after I began the pill I started my period which lasted off and on for about 3 weeks (which is normal, just annoying).  I switched birth controls with my Dr. because this was not stopping my period at all (I wouldn&#039;t take the break pills either).  I continued to get my period at random times which is not my goal with birth control.  It was not a horrible experience however, everyone&#039;s body responds differently.""",5.0,2
ZzzQuil,Insomnia,"""I purchased the zzzquil and it did not work not 1 bit , I would not recommended medication to anyone...""",1.0,17
Campral,Alcohol Dependence,"""I have been a functioning alcoholic for over 10 years and still don&#039;t know why I began abusing alcohol.  I started taking Campral a week ago and have had absolutely no cravings or desire to drink.   

I  asked my MD what she recommended to help and Capral was her solution.  I can not believe how effective or fast it worked. I have had no side effects at all other than a loss of appetite.""",10.0,93
Sertraline,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I have been on Zoloft for 5 months now after being on my terrible Paxil (started at 50mg, then 100mg, now 150mg...zoloft) and I had to sleep 16 hours a day, and after being awake for 6 hours I&#039;d need to go back to sleep....that&#039;s the bad side. 

The good side is is that my Obsessiveness and compulsions and depression and GAD are WAY down! :)...and my psychiatrist additionally put me on Wellbutrin XL 150mg and (nicknamed &quot;Welloft&quot;) and has had amazing results for my depression and energy level.""",10.0,3
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been taking effexor XR for almost a year now! I suffered from post partum depression! I&#039;m about to be 28 and had only taken an anti depressant back when I was 16 for less than a year. Negatives when starting effexor for me were insomnia and loss of appetite ! My doc prescribed me a low dose sleep aid and after 4 months of taking effexor I no longer needed the sleep aide! I&#039;m currently on 75MGs and I&#039;m productive, happy most days, and no more panic attacks that are unmanageable. I even gained my weight back !! This medication isn&#039;t for everyone but it worked for me! Negatives I still experience every now and then are rapid heart beat, hard to concentrate on one thing, and sometimes too much energy but can be levelled out with exercise!""",9.0,3
Fluticasone / salmeterol,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Advair Diskus completly helped the weezing. I have a funny
taste in my mouth and have terrible heartburn.""",6.0,34
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I finally had to get some help after years of debilitating insomnia. My doctor prescribed me Trazadone at a 50mg dose. However my wife advised me to start with a quarter of a pill (12.5mg) to see how I reacted. It&#039;s a good thing I took her advice, just a quarter of a pill knocks me out all night. Also as an added bonus I noticed that my mood is better since starting Trazadone, something I did not expect.""",9.0,32
Oxycodone,Pain,"""My Rx is for 5mg of oxycodone up to 4 time daily.  I haven&#039;t needed it nearly that often and achieve excellent results (relief of pain) in about 30 minutes; lasting 6-8 hours.  The one downside has been constipation.""",9.0,9
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got this implant about 16 months ago, and at first, I hated it and I wanted to get it removed. But, I kept telling myself to just give it another month, and I&#039;m glad I did. Like many others, I experienced a lot bleeding and spotting. I would spot for two weeks, and be on my period for a week. I was off my period for only one week. It was very frustrating. I lived with that for a year. At the year mark, things changed - I stopped getting my period! I only spot for a day or two, and only once or twice during the day. At the begging, I did experience headaches, but that only lasted for about a week or two. I am happy with this implant.""",10.0,6
Loestrin 24 Fe,,"""This pill was okay at first then about 6 weeks into it I noticed the nausea, and stomach cramping continuing no matter what I ate.  Then vomiting started so much that it dampened my quality of life.  I couldn&#039;t go out to eat or anything.  I had to stop it.""",8.0,0
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I am 21 years old and I have been on the patch for 2 and a half years now. NO BABY! and no scares either! I live by this patch. I have had no side effects apart from my breasts growing larger (which you can&#039;t complain about). """,10.0,21
AndroGel,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I have been using Androgel for about 3-1/2 weeks now. 4 pumps a day( 5 grams), and I am finding no difference in mood, sex drive, libido, weight, or anything. I have been applying it as recommended, yet nothing. I do not know my numbers as of yet, as my Doctor prescribed this over the phone. I was hoping that this would help me turn the corner.""",3.0,24
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I got mirena inserted on Dec. 8th, 2014. At my 6 week postpartum checkup. 
I started bleeding immediately and consistently until March 23rd.(and I mean every single day for over 3 months) 
As of today, I still have a period every single month, it hasn&#039;t gotten any lighter at all. My pms is worse. I get bad acne, which was never a problem before.  The strings make my boyfriend uncomfortable during intercourse (after having them shortened TWICE already). Heavy spotting in between periods, cramps all month long. 
My Dr. Assures me that it will get better, and they don&#039;t want me to have it removed. But honestly, I feel worse off now than when I got it.""",5.0,8
Lyrica,Neuralgia,"""Started on low dosage of 50mg morning &amp; afternoon and 300mg at night but not enough relief at night so increased dosage to 600mg at night.  Finding myself to be a little more tired now at also feeling dizzy.""",7.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I absolutelllly loved this BC. The first one I went on (probably the last too) and it&#039;s done wonders. I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant (woo!) &amp; it cleared up all my acne! I have naturally very oily skin &amp; break out right before I get my period, but on Aubra those annoying whiteheads went away. When I first started taking it I found myself hungrier than usual &amp; with an increased appetite, and I gained almost 10 lbs, but after the first few months my appetite curbed and went back to normal &amp; I lost the weight. My boobs grew slightly and it helped regulate my period. My friend was also on Aubra but had to switch because it made her gain a lottttt of weight. Everyone&#039;s body reacts differently, but personally Aubra worked for me :^))""",9.0,1
Testim,"Hypogonadism, Male","""See my previous comment on Testim in October 2009.  Last December I accidentally selected the wrong level of employer health insurance coverage. Result: NO prescription coverage on our plan this year.  With Testim at $330 per month there was no way we could afford it, so I have been off Testim for 6 months.  Boy do I feel it.  I&#039;m tired and want to sleep all the time, melancholy and unmotivated to do anything.  Auxilium was kind enough to give me a discount card for $75 off per month for 6 months.  Going back to the pharmacy today and will pay the $255 difference for the next 6 months until health plan changes again.  Last week&#039;s lab showed testosterone at 226, should be around 400 for my age (47). I never realized how important &quot;T&quot; is.""",8.0,23
Cymbalta,Chronic Pain,"""Was given 30mg cymbalta for pain in hip as well as depression due to chronic pain. It&#039;s been 2months, after about 3weeks of many side affects, diarrhea, nausea, headache, the  pharmacy told me to stick with it, they will pass. They have except I&#039;ve gained about 5lbs. The depression is better, the pain isn&#039;t any better, in fact seems to be getting worse. I don&#039;t think the cymbalta is making the pain worse, I think my hip is just getting worse. But not happy about the weight gain since I was fighting my weight before I took it. And being heavier can&#039;t be good for a bad hip.""",1.0,42
Anastrozole,Breast Cance,"""I have been on this medication for half a year. I was on tamoxifen for 3 and a half years but after I had my ovaries removed was moved onto anastrozole. Since starting my entire body hurts. My bones my hands my joints everything. Have been backwards and forwards to doctors who have not been much help, aside from the the pain emotionally it makes me worry I have cancer somewhere else. Some days I can hardly get out of bed with it. Some days the pain is just an ache other times just sharp pains that can be anywhere. I am preserving though, I figure I would rather have the pain that get cancer back so if this helps at all it will all be worth it. There are days that I am not so positive but only got a year to go... I am 44.""",5.0,44
Zofran,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I&#039;ve been on zofran multiple times. For nausea and vomiting due to a digestive disorder I had, and when I was pregnant (24/7 sickness for most of the pregnancy) 
For the pregnancy it was okay. It took the edge off. Nothing can ever truly 100% help that level of constant nausea but it kept me from vomiting so I was able to keep down water and food. 
For the digestive problem causing sickness it was a miracle. Gives me a headache but we&#039;ll worth it. Going from feeling so sick to feeling way better. It works wonders.""",10.0,14
Trintellix,Depression,"""I have tried lexapro, Zoloft, calexa, and brintellix. My body does not tolerate meds well. Lexapro was so intense that I took it for only two days and suffered almost every possible side effect. Zoloft caused nausea, weight loss, &amp; I was still having panic attacks. Calexa was good, but I had increased migraines. Now I am trying brintellix, but my anxiety is back. I am crying without a direct reason. I am extremely tired. I also have an upset stomach. I suppose I will have to decide which side effects I can tolerate and just &quot;live&quot; with the nuisance. At this point, I don&#039;t want to cry every day. I want to have energy and enjoy life again.""",3.0,42
Zantac,GERD,"""Zantac 75 gives me a 2 hour window with pain relief.  Wish there were a longer acting option.""",8.0,16
Mirtazapine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking Mirtazapine for two months. I have not experienced any side effects I know of. It helps me sleep, and it helps with my depression.""",10.0,24
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I have been under a Pain Management doctor&#039;s care for severe lumbar pain for over 3 years. I received cortizone injections, facet injections and branch blockers, but to no avail.  I have been on Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 10-325 every 6 hours as needed for the past 2 years. I can honestly say that without this pain medication I would have zero quality of life. On an average day before taking Oxycodone my pain level is between 8-9. After taking my pills my level of pain drops down most days to a 2-3 which makes my pain bearable enough to have a semi normal life. Let&#039;s see how fast the AG, DEA, &amp; Pharmacists who aren&#039;t immune to sudden severe pain would feel if they had trouble filling a prescription for pain medicine that could help them!""",8.0,32
Metformin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I been taking metformin for five years I would have little stomachache but I wasn&#039;t bad, it&#039;s would control my diabetes but I had to stop taking  metformin because   I started having upper G.I problem &amp; sweating really badly. I been off of metformin for almost two years.""",8.0,2
Valacyclovir,"Herpes Simplex, Suppression","""I was diagnosed 13 yrs ago my doctor at the time told me to take Valtrex for a year. I did and have not had an outbreak in 13 yrs. Neither did my ex from 10 year relationship get the disease. I believe if one eats healthy, tries to stay stress free you may not need to take it daily for your entire life. But that is my experience. It is a truly wonderful medicine!""",10.0,117
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I started Accutane about 5 months ago. I&#039;ve noticed a lot of these people saying that it made their acne worst in the beginning and they&#039;re hoping for better results toward the end. In the beginning, my acne actually got pretty bad, so along with the constant dryness it dropped my self-esteem pretty low. Then throughout the next few weeks into the third month my acne suddenly started disappearing, and now into my 5th or 6th month I have absolutely no acne, besides the occasional zit. Although I did obtain some sort of rash the doctor said was from the Accutane, we originally thought it was ringworm but its a type of eczema. The doctor said it will go away in a few days with the prescribed cream. """,9.0,13
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Bunavail work great for detox and keeping away from opiates but there is one major draw back and that&#039;s getting the film not to roll back on itself in which you lose probably 1/4 of absorption not going into you cheek and instead it can sit in your mouth your saliva hoping to get it distributed elsewhere like the underneath of tongue. I have tried bending the corners to  prevent the rolling which helps a little but the film still wants to roll, bend corners 90&deg; for best results. Not supposed to cut the films but manys docs say to do it which is fine because the bup and nalox is equal distributed, I called bunavail to check. But when you cut the films seems to be worse on rolling up because less surface that the film has to stick to your cheek""",7.0,4
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""This medication is the only thing that has removed acne from my face and back. The side effects are horrible, but bearable. The side effects that I experienced during my treatment were: throbbing dry lips, itchy skin, dry eyes, blood in nose, severe joint pains, lethargy, darkening of face(temporary) and headaches.
My dosage was from month 1 to 6: 40mg, 60mg, 70mg, 70mg, 80mg, 80mg. (Body weight 88kgs).

If you suffer from cystic acne I would definitely recommend this medication. It really works and although the side effects are severe, they are temporary! Really worth it in the end""",10.0,60
Horizant,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I currently suffer from severe RLS and experienced severe augmentation with Mirapex.  My neurologist prescribed Horizant 600 mg once a day with dinner and within 6 weeks I  experienced complete resolution of my augmentation with Mirapex and almost complete resolution of my severe RLS. I make it a goal to never miss a dose.  Recently I experienced restless leg syndrome while on a long airplane ride and had taken Horizant the night before. Not sure why this happened other than I was very stressed at the time. I strongly recommend this medication for those with severe RLS.  I sleep like a baby at night now after having suffered from  RLS for 30+ years.  I also use CPAP for severe sleep apnea which has improved my sleep quality immensely.""",10.0,12
Loratadine / pseudoephedrine,Nasal Congestion,"""This medication helped with my congestion however it makes me anxious, gives me a rapid heart beat and insomnia. """,6.0,29
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""So it&#039;s been 6 days since I had paraguard inserted and let me tell you I&#039;m doing a helluva lot better then day 1. The insertion was a pain I&#039;d never felt before and had me thinking it&#039;s been placed incorrectly. I had chosen to get the insertion 4 hours before I was due in for work but inevitably ended up calling out. I laid on that table for over an hour trying to get the room to stop spinning so I could make the drive back home. Once I could finally stand I went straight home and curled up with a heating pad, ibuprofen and a glass of wine. I spotted the next day which lead to me bleeding heavily for two days. The bleeding has now pretty much stopped. I was able to have sex with my partner with no worries or pain. So far so good (:""",8.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have taken LoSeasonique for over 5 years. It has helped with migraines (no hormone fluctuations) and did not have weight gain until my insurance tried to get me to take the GENERIC version.. Not the same, hence bioequivalent.  Now, no pharmacies have the brand name on the shelf nor can they order it. Oh no!""",9.0,2
Vilazodone,Depression,"""Only on day 4 and can&#039;t take the constant nausea and off feelings anymore. Vivid dreams, sweating, but the worst is definitely the gastro issues. Bloating, acid reflux, severe nausea. Tried taking it with food, tried taking anti-nausea pills and so many other things, but it wouldn&#039;t work.""",1.0,19
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the implant for 9 months almost to the day after switching over from the pill which I had taken for several years. I took the pill for three months back to back as recommended by my doctor when I first had the implant put in and only had a light period  (but heavy cramping) in the week I came off the pill. Since then until now I haven&#039;t had any bleeding, spotting, or cramping. 2 days ago I started experience sharp stabbing cramps and today have spotted a little. I really hope this doesn&#039;t continue/that it doesn&#039;t develop into bleeding half the month like it has for other people because up until now this has been amazing. If this continues though I&#039;ll probably go to my GP and get it removed.""",7.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""on my 3rd month and the acne caused by this pill still havent gone away. when I started this pill I broke out like CRAZY. I had HUNDREDS of pimples the day after starting. most of them have cleared but now instead of a bunch of tiny red pimples, I get big painful cyctic ones. I stayed with it because everyone told me I had to give my body time to adjust, but it doesn&#039;t seem to be doing better. The 2nd month on the pill I had HORRIBLE stomach pains. It was awful. I was puking every other day from the pain, not nausea. As a BC its great idk if its worth the acne tho.. my skin is so scarred.""",5.0,0
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""Worked fast ..took my pain away instantly. """,10.0,8
PEG-3350 with Electolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""Started at 5p, drank 5 glasses. Started working within 1st hour. 2 more at midnight, and now working on the other half at 3am. Bowel keep bubbling and now I have green poop. Im sure Im cleaned out, but I dont want to have to repeat this... So Im gonna make it below 3/4 of a gallon. Worst is the heartburn feeling. And I havent had soilds for 2 days.. So at this point I&#039;m exhausted.""",10.0,7
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I stopped taking this medicine mid course as I experienced severe pains in my head which radiated down my neck. My head felt numb and its the oddest feeling I have ever felt. I felt disoriented, confused and extremely agitated. I felt nauseated and generally ill. I also suffered problems breathing which felt like my airway was obstructed.""",2.0,13
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I have been using Contrave for four months and have lost more than 40 lbs.  I was nauseous for the first week and then when I increased the dosage.  It has helped me tremendously with the cravings.  I have been walking and now working up to a slow jog for about 45 minutes a day.  The medication will not help you lose weight if you do not watch what you eat or exercise.  It is expensive and insurance will not cover it, however it has been extremely worth it to me so far.  Hoping I will wing myself off and continue to eat the right things and exercise.""",9.0,20
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""For those of you experiencing fatigue, it would make sense to take Cymbalta at night. This is how I have dealt with fatigue with many medications and was also the advice of my doctor. ALSO, for those with side effects that are bothersome, I was advised to give it more than a week because they usually dissipate. Don&#039;t stop taking it after only a few days!""",8.0,53
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I tend to get a sinus infection at least twice a year. The only thing that helps me during this time is Musinex D. However, after the first time taking it and not being able to sleep I decided to take one pill every 6 hours instead of 2 pills every 12. Taking it this way allows me to breath and still be able to sleep at night. For me it is a miracle worker.""",8.0,11
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""Fantastic! Have tried other medicines but this is by far the best for anxiety.""",9.0,98
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I went on this kicking and screaming. Very skeptical. It saved my life. Minimal withdrawal from 6mg - 1mg. Only symptoms from 1 - 0mg were insomnia, sneezed &amp; RLS at night, with SLIGHT agitation. Could have been a cold. NO rebound opiate depression &amp; no other symptoms. Sleep normal within 1 week. """,10.0,44
TussiCaps,Cough,"""I have had severe hayfever allergies for the past 14 years of my life.  This Spring was like every other, I had my regular allergy injection (steriod), and it still didn&#039;t kick the symptoms.  I was diagnosed with Bronchitis about 3 weeks into allergy season, and prescribed a 10 day dose of this medicine for my cough. Not only did it cure my cough immediately, all of my allergy symptoms have disappeared while taking this. I have never breathed so well in the Spring time!""",10.0,16
Levitra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Levitra works great. I do get a slight headache afterwards , but its worth it.""",8.0,30
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I just had my Implanon removed today after having it for a little over a year and a half. The ONLY good thing about the Implanon was the convenience of it; I never had to worry about taking a pill or constantly refilling a prescription. HOWEVER, the Implanon made me more moody, emotional, depressed, and anxiety ridden. I spotted for 6 months straight after I had it put in and then would randomly get my period. I gained 25lbs. The only good thing about Implanon was piece of mind. But the side effects were not worth it.""",3.0,6
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""The only reason why I wouldn&#039;t give this birth control a 10 is because it started to give me recurring and unbearable BV that I could not stand to deal with. Everything else was perfect! Might have had my period a few extra days but my flow was lighter-normal, no acne, no mood swing, no bloat. I did get slightly stronger cramps but that was fine.""",8.0,0
SMZ-TMP DS,Urinary Tract Infection,"""After being on this for 5 days, my urianry tract infection was *almost* gone. I had to ask for another prescription. During the time I was on it on I noticed shortness of breath, almost twice a day I tasted metal and noticed I had small nosebleeds. I also couldn&#039;t really go out in the sunlight, as it hurt my eyes a lot and my skin felt like it was burning.""",5.0,46
Bupropion,Depression,"""Before starting Wellbutrin I was so depressed, crying all the time, no motivation, no energy, no ability to make decisions or follow through with them, no desire to go anywhere. I&#039;ve been taking Wellbutrin for about 3 weeks and within a 5 days I was noticing a difference. The crying has stopped, I&#039;m more motivated, I have more energy and I&#039;m making decisions I couldn&#039;t before. I have been active, forcing myself to go to the gym but now I&#039;m more eager to go. Wellbutrin has made a huge difference for me.""",9.0,334
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Chantix worked great for me.I haven&#039;t smoked since 12/06.
Best thing I ever did.""",10.0,11
Olopatadine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Patanase caused headaches that increased daily until I had a 12-hour migraine. I quit taking it and the headaches stopped. """,1.0,23
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""Just started June 13 day 2 no side effects so far 
Wish me luck trying to lose 60 lbs""",8.0,21
Brimonidine,Rosacea,"""I was prescribed mivaso from my dermatologist for rosacea, I suffer from flushing / red face - especially my cheeks. I applied it at night to see how it worked and I was very impressed!! All the redness had disappeared. I continued to use it every day for about a week (only a little bit in the morning before I did my make up) I thought it was a miracle cream, every now and then I would have hot cheeks and redness but I put that down to my rosacea and being flared up by something like coffee.......But then I started having rebound flushing, my face felt like it was on fire, my cheeks were red/purple it was hard to work or function in life. I had never experienced burning and flushing like that before. Stay away from this product!!!""",1.0,20
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Hi,
I had unprotected sex with my husband after his vasectomie .... last week Thursday night. ..
At 9 pm the next day Friday I went to the shoppers drug Mart and grab that little white pill asap and I just had a miscarriage partial molar pregnancy and I flipped.... I hope it works I weight 185lbs... but the sooner the better... from what I read it works a lot.... now today on the 17 I had bad nausea and diarrhea this morning... side effect anybody else had that after the fact""",10.0,2
Betamethasone / calcipotriene,Psoriasis,"""I&#039;ve been struggling with scalp psoriasis for 4  years and tried the OTC treatments, but nothing has worked! My dermatologist prescribed me this medication and I started applying it 2x/day on my scalp and I started seeing major improvements within a week! I&#039;ve stopped scratching my scalp now and I&#039;ve been happy to have this relief. Gone are the days when I would be scratching my scalp constantly and my back would be full of dandruff. 

I also have guttate psoriasis on my legs and trunks. The results aren&#039;t as effective and instant compared to ones on my scalp so minus 2 stars! I wish it helped clear the pink spots up right away though! Ugh, it&#039;s like acne on your legs, but more stubborn!""",8.0,8
Doxylamine,Insomnia,"""Works okay. I do not get the same &quot;restless leg&quot; issues with this as I have with other over the counter pain medicines.""",7.0,32
Synvisc,Osteoarthritis,"""I did the three injections and got less relief than the cortisone injections I had.  Plus the shots are expensive even with insurance.""",3.0,45
Cylert,ADHD,"""Wish it was still available.  I miss being able to function like a &#039;normal&#039; adult.  Dexedrine, Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Strattera, Wellbutrin - none of these worked.  some lessened appetite, some turned me into a zombie.  Cylert worked - yes some side effects, mainly tourettes-like, but in order to function normally?  I&#039;ll gladly cluck like a chicken randomly to concentrate (that was my side effect). Life without is  back to my reality - oh, look, a doorknob.  I wonder how it works?  I bet it&#039;s some sort of cam mechanism that operates via - oh, look, a wireless transceiver, I wonder if it is in the 2.4 Ghz spectrum or if it is -  oh look, a wireless mouse, I wonder if it operates via bluetooth or is on the same 2.4 Ghz spectrum as the - oh look.......""",10.0,4
Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""61 yr old male, 3rd colonoscopy, 1st time for prepopik - $40 after insurance. Followed all product instructions. 1st dose @ 6pm, 2nd dose @ 11pm for a 7am procedure. Taste is very mild &amp; easy to swallow. For my liquids, alternated sprite, Gatorade, apple juice, and beef broth. Also alternated lemon, pineapple, and lime jello when hungry (allowable per instructions). Several hrs for 1st action, then sporadic trips as needed. Actually slept in bed from 2:30-5:00am. No cramps, nausea, dizziness, fever, huge gas explosions, or other ugly side effects (other than normal burning and raw feeling). Highly recommend moist wipes.  Color was eventually pale brown/bright yellow before leaving home @ 5:30 (never clear).  Colon photos were clean &amp; clear.""",10.0,12
Asenapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Thanks to this forum I decided to give Saphris a try. Have previously been on Zoloft and later on Pristiq with zero effect and awful side effects. I was very hesitant to try a new medication but did some research, and was so surprised to see the positive feedback.

Have only been on Saphris for 10 days, but the improvement has been immediate with virtually zero side effects. Within an hour of taking 5mg Saphris I can feel the calming effect. Mood swings have been a lot less, and the panic reduced dramatically. If you drink alcohol, make sure you take Saphris in the morning before you have any alcohol later on in the day otherwise the &quot;hangover&quot; is real bad.

If in doubt, this could be the one! Give it a try.""",9.0,38
Cymbalta,Depression,"""Been on it for about a month now. Was on 30mg, now on 60mg so far feel a little better but not much. Hopefully will improve. Side effects: night sweats, tremors, a little nausea paranoia and anxiety.""",5.0,13
Bupropion,ADHD,"""It takes the edge off my ADD without making me feel drugged. It also takes a few days to notice it&#039;s effect when you start taking it. Also, it keeps working a few days after you stop taking it.""",8.0,39
Oxycodone,Pain,"""oxycontin gave me back some quality of life by alleviating my arthritic pain, I have hearniated diskd in my neck and it releaves the headaches which are terribly painful""",9.0,122
Trintellix,Depression,"""One month on 5mg of Trintellix.  I was on Zoloft for 3 years and was a zombie.  It is like a veil has been lifted.  I have energy like I did when I was in my 20s.  I also can see I am clearly surrounded by critical condescending people.  I never was able to give much thought to their behavior while on zoloft.  I am experiencing a euphoric feeling that was absent prior to trintellix.""",10.0,83
Lopid,High Cholesterol,"""My doctor prescribed Lopid after my triglyceride levels were out of control.  I feel great!  No side effects and with Lopid and fish oil they are much better.  From 1900 a year ago to 160.""",10.0,77
Copper,Birth Control,"""Copper IUD inserted just under a year ago under general anaesthetic so insertion was pain free. Afterwards I had cramps a little, not too bad until 3 days later my boyfriend and I had sex (we waited the 3 days we were told) lol worst idea ever. That was v painful. First 4 months of my period were pretty rough, cramps were worse than they were beforehand (which were pretty bad already) but fought through them. Now my period is about the same as It was before. Cramps aren&#039;t nearly as bad as they were and usually just day 1 &amp; 2 of period. LOVE the ease of the IUD and wouldn&#039;t go back to hormones which made my mind go a bit weird. 100% worth it.""",9.0,3
Insulin isophane / insulin regular,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I buy this insulin at for $28.88 ..the lowest price in the USA but u can only buy max 4 bottles at a time""",10.0,0
Skyla,Birth Control,"""When I got the Skyla inserted,  I was in excruciating pain.  After the insertion,  I was cramping so bad and the pain was so bad,  I could not stop crying.  I sat in a comfortable room with a recliner until the pain subsided.  For the first month or so,  I felt so dizzy like I had vertigo. I was getting really bad migraines especially at night. Now two months later,  I don&#039;t feel dizzy nor have headaches but I constantly feel pain on my ovaries.  When the did the ultrasound,  the found a cyst on one of my ovaries.  I&#039;ve been on birth control pills for 12 years and have never felt this pain or pressure before.  I hurt almost everyday. I&#039;m thinking about getting the IUD removed.  I think my body is rejecting it.""",3.0,1
Xolair,Urticaria,"""After suffering for 8 years with my body exploding into itchy &amp; painful hives &amp; occasionally going into anaphylaxis, my immunologist screened me last year to start on Xolair for Autoimmune Chronic Urticaria, Angioedema, Anaphylaxis. I&#039;ve been on bi-weekly shots since the start of this year. All I can say is that is a MIRACLE medication! I&#039;m no longer mutating into a monster with head to toe hives, swollen eyes &amp; lips, gasping for air &amp; praying the Epi-Pens do their job before I die. Having been on corticosteroids for so long, I blew up like a parade float &amp; started to have problems with bone degeneration &amp; cataracts. 2 weeks after getting my initial injection; I said farwell to steroids!!! HUZZAH! Loving my life once again. :)""",10.0,76
Endocet,Chronic Pain,"""Help with my pain I have in my back and legs. Really helps for pain. """,10.0,32
Depakote,Bipolar Disorde,"""Since 2006 I have been on some sort of med for my depression or what my family doctor thought was depression. First med was Lexapro and boy did it send me into a manic stage. Never felt so high in my life, a cloud was lifted. That drug worked for a while but soon after it lost its effectiveness. Tried about every SSRI on the market until we ran out and at that point I did not want to live anymore. Family dr sent me to a psychiatric hospital in which I saw my first pyschiatrist who said my OCD was the root of my depression so he put me on Luvox along with my Klonopin. After a while I seemed better but not for long. Been on Depakote ER 1000MG ever since and everything seems fine, except weight gain. Mood better.""",8.0,37
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for a little over 2 years now. And boy, am I just no realizing I am not crazy. A couple months ago it dawned on me that since I started taking this pill I have been super irritable, easily angered and depressed all within taking the last 2 weeks of these pill up to the white and brown ones. I spoke to my gyno before about this and she brushed it off and said it can be normal. But after my recent break up because of my mood swings, I am finally acting and getting off this pill to hopefully something better. After reading other reviews I am relieved to know I&#039;m not the only one to experience this, especially on the last 2 weeks of the pack.""",6.0,4
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Thank you for these reviews. Finally I realize that I am not crazy. I have had the Mirena for almost two years. Insertion was almost painless and at first everything was wonderful. Slowly I have noticed awful side effects. Mood swings, hot flashes, panic attacks, left arm swollen, insomnia, and too many more to count. I have been to the hospital on four separate occasions thinking I was having a heart attack, turns out it is stress from all the other health problems. I am having this removed. I hope everything returns to normal soon.""",2.0,35
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""I take 10 mg generic Ritalin as needed. It gets me moving and I can focus a little better. I already have hair thinning and the doc warned me that this is a known side effect for some. However, I don&#039;t know if the Ritalin contributes to my hair loss or not. For me, I need to take it about 2 hours after breakfast for it to work. Then it lasts about 4 hours. I probably need a script to take this twice a day instead of once.""",7.0,10
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""Took this for a UTI that wouldn&#039;t let me eat for 2 days, got my appetite back, although this pill took a little longer to clear it than others I&#039;ve been on. The only noticeable side effect was neon yellow urine, so that made it difficult to tell if I was hydrated enough. I read how lots of other people have had a bad experience, this pill helped me get back to work.""",8.0,7
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Had the mirena in 5 months now, okay so before I got that, periods would last sometimes 3 weeks at a time, and I&#039;d be in pain most of the month .. so early days. . I had my mirena inserted at the same time as having a laparoscopy for endometriosis. . So I wasn&#039;t walking much that week anyway, and then my first two cycles (months) with the mirena the cramping was so bad it felt like I was being sawn in half with a chainsaw (no joke) but no blood or spotting whatsoever .. 5 months down the track.. no pain at all and no spotting and has been like that for the past 3 months.. reason for not giving mirena a perfect 10 is because I&#039;ve definitely noticed extra hair growth.. but nothing tweezers can&#039;t fix.. but it is noticeable to me""",9.0,5
Minocycline,Acne,"""Cress, I am also over 40 years of age and African American with adult acne, and I couldn&#039;t find a regimen for my recurring acne problems/breakouts. I was prescribed Solodyn a couple weeks ago, and so far I like the results. I haven&#039;t noticed any darkening to my skin, however I will post again within 2-3 months to inform if I noticed any discoloration to my skin. I&#039;m using Elta MD Broad Spectrum SPF 40 as part of my skin regimen, as advised by my dermatologist. I am not often too exposed to the sun, however the little amount of time I am exposed to the sun, the sunscreen comes in handy.""",7.0,10
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""While it is effective in that I have not gotten pregnant, it has not been an overall positive experience for me.. Since getting Nexplanon 3 months ago, my period has come about every week and a half and then between the periods I&#039;m almost constantly spotting. I called to see about having it removed but the doctor said that many women stop getting their periods after the first six months so she advised that I wait until the end of the year to remove it. If I&#039;m still spotting and having these miserable periods by the end of the year I will definitely get it removed although I am hoping they stop so I can keep it because I like not having to worry about getting pregnant or needing on-hand contraception with me. It takes away the worry factor.""",3.0,4
Klonopin,Panic Disorde,"""My doctor put me on this I have been on it for one month I don&#039;t feel anxious or panic anymore.""",10.0,102
Ultram,ibromyalgia,"""I have been using Ultram (tramadol) for over 8 years for my fibromyalgia pain.  I started on it for a shoulder and neck injury, and it worked so great, I have been able to stay on it. In those 8 years I have actually lowered my dose by less than half, and get through a day on 75 mg.  It keeps me working.  I can not take it late in the day or it keeps me from sleeping well.  If you are in pain, moderate to BAD days, I suggest you try it in moderate levels.  It will not help for headaches for me.  Stopping to take it will produce withdrawal symptoms after a time. Be prepared to go through a miserable, cranky day.  Good luck, and feel well.""",9.0,88
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""Accutane is a miracle worker! Although its such a hassle to get the medication, what with the restrictions and blood tests and questions, it is completely worth it. I did experience some of the common side effects, those being extremely dry everything, and the occasional headache... and depression. But beyond that it is worth it to no end. I also would suggest not drinking while on Accutane. If you plan on drinking, drink in moderation. The first time I drank on Accutane the next day my face broke out and I got a rash on my arms. """,9.0,10
Effexor,Depression,"""I had a major breakdown and was hospitalized. My psychiatrist put me on effexor. I took it before bed and by 2 am I was running fever and felt like I had the flu. It was by far the worst medicine I have ever tried. EVER. I woul never take this again. I felt horrible all day the next day and wouldn&#039;t get out of bed. It was a nightmare.""",1.0,22
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Due to my increasing anxiety and panic attacks I was prescribed Lexapro 10mg. During the first few weeks I became very sensitive and would nearly cry over simple things like a customer saying &quot;please don&#039;t put this item in the bag with that item...&quot;. I had very high blood pressure, bad headaches, rapid heart beat, I would feel weak and my body would start shaking (especially my hands). One time I even thought I was having a minor heart attack. I decided to ween off Lexapro and change medication.""",1.0,18
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had the nexplanon since June 12,2015... before nexplanon I was on depo.. since having nexplanon I only had mild cramping... I haven&#039;t had a cycle since my daughter (who is now 7) was six months old... I switched from depo to nexplanon because it just seemed easier than going to dr every 3 months for the depo shot... the mild cramping only last a few months and have had no other problems since... I would definitely recommend the nexplanon for long term birth control method.... sex has been great too... without a cycle I can have sex all the time and not worry about having another pregnancy...""",10.0,6
Lialda,Crohn's Disease,"""Diagnosed in 2006 with severe Crohns disease. Tried a dozen medications and never had any success or even close to finding remission. Consistent pain, diarrhea, naesua etc.....started Lialda 1.2GM once daily 4 days ago. My pain, naesua and everything stopped within a few hours of first dose except diarrhea,  its actually gotten worse and completely watery. Is this normal and if so how long does it typically last. I am SO happy to being 100% pain free for the first time in 7 years without having to use a pain killer just want the diarrhea to stop so I can be more active outside of the hone with my children.""",9.0,29
Aleve,Headache,"""Caused vomiting and gave me worst headache.""",1.0,35
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""I am 65 and in good health.  I don&#039;t take any medicines except aspirin.  I do get bladder infections every once in a while.  I was given this medicine and had a terrible reaction.  My whole body would start shaking like I was freezing or standing outside in the snow with no clothes on for 10 minutes.  I would do everything to try and get warm and keep my teeth from chattering but nothing helped.  I couldn&#039;t walk right, it was like I had palsy.  The only thing that gave me relief was taking two aspirin.  In about 20 minutes the shaking would stop. I went back to the doctor and he couldn&#039;t figure what the problem was.....well I&#039;m allergic to this medicine.""",1.0,17
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Lexapro did help my depression and anxiety, but I had a lot of strange side effects while on it. I believe it made my blood read &quot;pre-diabetic&quot; when I never in my life had a history of that. As soon as I got off, my blood went back to normal. I also became severely anemic-again, could be a coincidence, but when I went off, my blood was fine. It also made me feel confused mentally. Some weight gain as well. I have tried so many antidepressants, and I  get so many side effects. It&#039;s a shame, because my depression is back with a vengeance.""",5.0,6
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I started this medication on 8/28/17. @ 354.8lb Today is 10/2/17. I weigh 360.6lb. I am working out 6 days a week. I am literally eating chicken, broccoli, and Protein shakes, and I am up to 12 miles a day in cardio. I guess everyone is different, but I guess I am going to have to just do this the old fashioned way. This medication unfortunately did not help like I hoped. Going back to what I know. I will discontinue the med and see what happens. Good Luck everyone, I hope you see results, this medication is too expensive not to work. #SlightlyDisappointed #IWillContinueMyJourney""",2.0,13
Estradiol / levonorgestrel,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""The patches kept coming off after 2 to 3 days. The backing is way to hard and not   enough to peel off 2nd half without touching 1st half of patch causing that part not to adhere to skin. Bayer should really consider 3M&#039;s adhesive manufacturing and backing that peels with ease and stays on until removed and in water.""",1.0,4
Loestrin 24 Fe,Menstrual Disorders,"""I never write reviews on things, but since there are so many negative reviews about this birth control and I&#039;ve actually had a great experience with it, I thought I&#039;d make an exception. Loestrin 24Fe is the 5th birth control I&#039;ve tried in the past 4 years, and as I was going on this I vowed that if it didn&#039;t work I&#039;d have none of it and just give up on the pill. Lucky for me, it seems like the 5th time&#039;s the charm. My skin is the clearest it&#039;s ever been, the horrible cramps that would leave me practically crippled are so mild that I can actually walk around without pain, my horrible headaches are gone, and my sex drive is far from lessened. I genuinely give this pill two thumbs up, and want to remind you that everyone&#039;s body is different.""",9.0,182
Levaquin,Sinusitis,"""After 10 days on Levaquin, my sinusitis is better but the side effects are killing me. My mouth is so dry and I&#039;m having horrendous dreams that are so vivid and disturbing. I can&#039;t wait for the cycle to be over.""",6.0,38
Hylan g-f 20,Osteoarthritis,"""For anyone considering SYNVISC, I&#039;d like to share that I&#039;ve had both knees done twice &amp; will continue to have the injections. Some background: I&#039;m 59 yrs old, 5&#039;6&quot;, approx 175lbs. The first time I had SYNVISC injects. (in both knees), it took about 5 weeks to experience the full benefits, but once it &quot;kicked in,&quot; there was ZERO pain &amp; complete fluid mobility! For almost a year, my knees felt &quot;brand new!&quot;  
I&#039;ve recently had a second set of injections (both knees) and although there has been a bit more to pain in the recovery, each day there is definite improvement. 
I must caution anyone who gets these injections not to panic if there is noticable pain initially after the injections. Take it easy. It gets better!""",10.0,11
Imiquimod,Human Papilloma Virus,"""So, I have to admit I was really surprised when I was diagnosed with HPV. I had had two sexual partners, kept up to date on regular Pap tests, and even received the most recent vaccines against the virus (gardasil 9). But it happened. I found one abnormality inside my vaginal opening. It didn&#039;t even really look like a wart, it was so small. But. It wasn&#039;t there before. So I went in to see my doctor, and yep. Low-risk Hpv. Prescribed aldara. I was told to apply it daily for one week. After the first four applications it was almost gone! Very happy. But. Because of the location, it chemically burned my skin in nearby areas. Very painful. But it works! I also eat healthy and take vitamins. My boyfriend was incredibly supportive as well.""",9.0,16
Luvox,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""Wow finally a conversation with my son that is NOT fishing. 17 yr old son was dropped on his head when he was born by a nurse. He has seen the same neuro since being a baby.  We&#039;ve tried everything. Cocktails of medicines, seizure meds, etc.  Nothing helped. It got so bad I was placed on medication for my nerves.
His neurologist suggested we try Luvox. I am sitting next to my son, who is playing a game. Calm yet very alert not dragging like other meds did to him. He is able to hold conversations about so many topics and that is a relief even to him.""",10.0,96
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;m 27 and I just started taking doxycycline 2x a day 100mg. I saw my skin clearing up or at least no new pimples since day 1! I also use tretinoin cream at night and benzaclin/clindamycin in the morning. I had an upset stomach so far only for one day but the past two days I&#039;ve been dealing with a bad headache. I&#039;m hoping it&#039;ll go away soon. Other than that, this medicine works great on me!""",10.0,35
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""I&#039;ve had a sweating problem since I was about 13 years old in my underarms. I could put on any kind of shirt (loose or tight fitting) and In minutes my underarms would be soaked... I thought I was going to have to live with this for my whole life until a lady told me about Hypercare! It truly is a miracle... It worked after the first application. My underarms have been dry ever since. I can wear any shirt I want now and I feel like a new person.""",10.0,13
Lansoprazole,GERD,"""I have been taking prevacid for 20 years.  I have had numerous side effects in the last 5 years, migraine headaches, major memory loss, blurred vision, heart palpitations, and most of the side effects listed I have.  I have taken this medication as I have severe acid reflux and when I stop I have instant reflux, but my side effects are getting worse, so I have to try something different or I fear this medication may end my life.""",9.0,45
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I love this pill, I never get my period and every month experience very little cramping. However, the company offer a rebate and the customer service never calls back nor do I get my rebate.  """,10.0,15
Digoxin,Atrial Fibrillation,"""This has been an excellent drug for my husband who has had an illeostomy since 1965 and then several years ago developed atrial fib.  Because it metabilizes higher in the digestive tract, it was expecially good for someone without a colon.   Unfortunately, Glaxo has decided to discontinue these capsules since Mar 2008.  We are upset with them and cannot find an equivalent the metabalizes higher in the digestive tract.""",10.0,46
Zyprexa,Insomnia,"""Ok, so while I have only begun this last night.. I can say I did fall asleep, which doesn&#039;t happen until after midnight, and I only woke up once to pee. I slept for almost 10 hours compared to my restless 4 if that. My only complaint so far is this entire day I have wanted to do NOTHING. I am so tired, I don&#039;t want to do anything besides sleep and I don&#039;t like this feeling. And I can say I&#039;ve been hungier today than usual, so I&#039;m paying attention to what I&#039;m eating so I don&#039;t overeat.. After a while I&#039;ll update my review.""",7.0,41
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""Absolutely swear by and love the patch. I place mine on my lower left hand side of my stomach and rotate between two spots to give my skin a weeks breathing afterwards. Yes it collect dust round the outside but it&#039;s really not a big deal, and if it is use talc it stops this. I&#039;ve been on it for nearly two years and only ever had 3 fall off. I have such a high sex drive, it doesn&#039;t give me mood swings or make me weight gain. I become slightly emotional on my last day of my gap week but nothing over the top or noticeable! Would 100% recommend it. Have tried various pills and they weren&#039;t for me. But hey, everyone&#039;s different.""",10.0,27
Imiquimod,Basal Cell Carcinoma,"""The side effects of this cream were bad. Very painful sinus, swelling of throat and inside mouth, continuous cough on chest, headache (don&#039;t usually suffer headaches, dizziness). May be good for some people but not me. (I am 74).""",1.0,81
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the Implanon in May 2008. I was told I would have irregular bleeding for the first 6 months then it would stop. It&#039;s been 14 months and I have had my period ever since I got it put in. I&#039;ve been very patient since my doctor kept saying just wait another month and maybe it&#039;ll die down. My mood swings are off the charts, I find myself always being angry and depressed. It&#039;s so annoying to always have a tampon on and I can&#039;t even mention how that affects my relationship with my husband. Also have horrible acne. The only positive things I can say from the Implanon is that you don&#039;t have to remember to take the pill, and I didn&#039;t gain any weight from it. I made an appointment to get it removed tomorrow, I can&#039;t take it anymore.""",2.0,6
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""Night pain from knee osteoarthritis - a burning on the medial side - sometimes bothers me at night, particularly if I have been active during the day. If I get up walk around for a few minutes sometimes the pain vanishes. Otherwise  I apply Voltaren gel- about the size of a small grape over the sore place and the pain goes away pretty quickly. I occasionally apply Voltaren ahead of time if I know I&#039;m going to be on my feet a lot. """,8.0,45
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I started taking this medicine about 2 years ago now. I am on the 40 mg dose and at first everything was great, my grades improved, I could focus in public. But now, my loss of appetite is crazy. I&#039;m 13 and I only weigh 82 lbs. I become very short tempered with my friends and I get annoyed at the littlest things. It also brings my mood way down. When I&#039;m on my medicine I feel depressed and anxious constantly. I still get my a&#039;s and b&#039;s in school but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s worth all the side affects.""",4.0,21
ProAir HFA,"COPD, Acute","""Inhaler clogs and does not deliver meds.  Pharmacist says they work and gave them back to me.""",8.0,11
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""Flu commenced Saturday morning, felt like I was hit by a bus. Fever, joints aching, head pounding, dry cough, chills, and weakness. All I could do was sleep. First dose of Tamiflu that evening. Sunday flu symptoms still there, started easing Sunday night.
Monday headache gone, aches mostly gone, cough reduced, fever gone, still feel a bit weak. For an immune suppressed person feeling like this is the quickest recovery I have ever made from a flu usually I get secondary infections and so far I haven&#039;t. I think because I started taking so early it stopped the progression of the virus.
I also ensured that I ate enough before each tablet to keep away nausea and it worked.""",8.0,3
Lactulose,"Constipation, Acute","""I am pleased with the results of this medicine, and best part is that is natural ingredients.  I don&#039;t take a lot of medicines but this is one that I trust, and I feel won&#039;t do harm to my body, but help it.  I always make sure I drink a lot of water with any medicine I take. """,9.0,82
Leuprolide,Uterine Fibroids,"""Awesome stuff!  I went on Lupron so I could be a candidate for focused ultrasound treatment.  Don&#039;t let all the negative reviews scare you!  I used to look about 4 months pregnant.  I am otherwise healthy, thin and exercise regularly.  Had minor hot flashes; not a big deal considering the overall benefits.  My mass of fibroids shrank dramatically in 3 months. Previously hard, round abdominal area shrank considerably!  I couldn&#039;t believe how successful Lupron was for me, and how good I felt on it.  I went off the pill (which I was on for years for constant bleeding/spotting).  Didn&#039;t have memory loss, hair loss or bad moods like many other women&#039;s experiences.  I took vitamins while on it to help counteract things like possible bone loss.""",10.0,107
Tenuate,Obesity,"""I have been using Tenuate 25mg ONCE a day. I am on day 6 and I have lost 9 lbs. The only thing that I have noticed is that I sweat a lot. I have no other complaints. No jitters, headache, etc. I have tried Adipex in the past and had nasty side effects. This medication is awesome for anyone who has low tolerance for medicines. I&#039;ll keep you posted.""",10.0,34
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I had a yeast infection Friday I went to the doc on Monday which he prescribed fluconazole and canesteen cream when I took fluconazole 150 mg the Monday night the next morning a woke up with green discharge that smelled funny I began to get worried but I continue to watch it during the day the discharge wasn&#039;t green any more but it was brownish an thick it looked more like whipped cream  and it felt plasticy to me then by the end of the day my discharge was white and look like the typical  vagina yeast infection as the days go by the discharge was less and the smell disappeared. I don&#039;t know if that&#039;s how to pill work to get rid of the yeast but that was how my body reacted to it my yeast infection is now completely gone""",7.0,28
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got the implanon October 2016 and have had it now for 3 months. The first 2 months I had light bleeding from my period for 3 days and no period for the rest of that month. This month I have bled nonstop for the whole month and its bright red signaling no sign of going off. Implanon seemed to be a good idea at first but with these periods I cannot do it anymore. I&#039;m having it taken out this week.""",4.0,2
Microgestin Fe 1.5 / 30,Birth Control,"""I am currently on this pill and have been for the past 8 months. I&#039;m not a huge fan, but its done its job thus far so I can&#039;t complain too much. If you get migraine headaches w/ aura, I wouldn&#039;t recommend this pill. I usually get 2 headaches a month now when before starting birth control, I could go just about 3-4 months without a migraine. I also have some slight nausea, dizziness, breast tenderness and swelling, and some fatigue (usually within the first week of starting back up on the pill). These symptoms have happened continuously throughout the 8 months on this pill and have not gotten any better (although doctors suggest your body will get used to the hormones within 3 months). These symptoms are not usually severe though.""",2.0,2
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""I started Qsymia on 1/5/16 at the suggestion of my Dr.  I did take this drug about 3 yrs ago with good success also. I have lost 13 lbs in 10 days. I have had a bit of a headache and a bit of trouble staying asleep but not enough for this to be a problem. I am 49 yrs old, 5&#039;2 weigh in at 206 when I started, so I am very happy with how this started out. She did start me off at the 7.5 dose this time with the discussion that if it was uncomfortable to give her a call and we would scale back.""",10.0,34
Imdur,Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis,"""my mother was prescribed imdur this after heart attack stent placement. She had horrible body aches and felt like her body was crushed, worst pain of her life she said.   plus her feet were on fire and her body was ice cold she was shivvering and couldn&#039;t see so it affected her eyes too""",3.0,17
Adipex-P,Obesity,"""I started Adipex 37.5 mg on 06/14/2010 after reading ALL the reviews on this site. I also have changed my diet considerably and I exercise (walking, Zumba and light weights). I wasn&#039;t going to weigh myself but I ended up going to a doctor&#039;s appointment on 6/18/10 for a check up and I made a mistake and peeked at the scale and I had lost 9 lbs in one week. I do experience dry mouth and occasional headaches, but nothing serious. I started taking this medicine because I needed a boost on top of the dieting and exercising. I do not take the medicine on the weekends and I always cut my pill in 1/2 and take 1/2 when I wake up at 6am and the other 1/2 at 2pm after I have eaten lunch, at work. Starting weight 251lbs, current 243lbs(as of 6/18). I will update my progress!""",9.0,34
Oseltamivir,Swine Flu,"""I rate Tamiflu highly, I was given it three days ago after contracting suspected swine flu and it has done the job very well. I did after taking the first tablet feel really sick but apart from that I had no other side effects.""",9.0,6
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Skyla for a month. Several of my friends, with and without children, have Mirena and almost everyone told me it was no big deal, a little cramping, etc. Let me tell you, it was the most painful experience of my life. I am not a wimp. My doctor had to clamp(!) my cervix and it hurt so bad upon insertion that I got immediately nauseous and almost fainted. The nurse held my hand and basically let me squeeze her to death the whole time. It took 10 minutes to insert. Afterwards I got the worst cramps of my life, and it took a full 24 hours for me to be able to recover. I&#039;ve been spotting ever since. Cramps went away after a week. No crazy mood swings. No weight gain. No acne. I haven&#039;t had a period yet. Just lots of spotting.""",7.0,2
Ciprofloxacin,Bladder Infection,"""Caused severe allergic reaction when I had never had a reaction to any medication before. Had to be hospitalized. Doctor said he has been seeing more and more allergic reactions to Cipro.""",1.0,43
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I was so worried about the taste and getting it down after reading the reviews.  My doctor said I could add lemonade powder to the solution. I also prepared it about 2 hours ahead and chilled it.  It did not taste bad at all!  I drank all of it within 20 minutes.  It began working in about 15 minutes for me and was done after about an hour and a half.  My procedure isn&#039;t until 1:30 tomorrow afternoon.  I will take my other half at 8:00 am.  I am worried about being hungry but not about getting the Suprep down. Not a bad experience whatsoever.""",10.0,22
Paroxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I tried Paxil in 2000 when I had unstoppable panic attacks.I had been dealing with anxiety all of my life  &amp; those years I had constant panic over a teen addict &amp; a son with learning disabilities and marital issues. This was the first time I had ever taken an AD. The very first day I felt relief from it.However, looking back; the start up dose of 20 mg caused me to be a bit withdrawn &amp; weirdly unresponsive to my family after that first day. As time went on though I began to feel much better &amp; happier. I will say the dose was probably too high as I did make some regretful decisions from not thinking things through,I gained several extra pounds; &amp; &#039;thought&#039; I had sexual side effects; it could have been situational. Not well since stopping.""",8.0,8
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I got this april 2016 and have experienced extreme depression, rapid weight gain, irregular bleeding for weeks, acne, increased breast size, decreased sex drive and horrible mood swings. This has been the worst time of my life.""",1.0,17
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""Often my jaw cramps up and hurts more than my knees do before a storm. The Voltaren Gel also helps with the bone pain I get along my temples and at the base of my skull, so I am thankful that it is a non-greasy gel instead of a cream. (These areas of pain come from a compression head injury I got as a teenager.) I have a lot of problems trying to take anything for the arthritis in oral form, and I still take Aciphex along with using the Voltaren Gel as a precaution. (This product works well with even less than the amount suggested, so a tube goes further for me; I use up about 1 1/2  tubes each month.)""",10.0,23
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""I have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis.  I took one Lyrica pill and it caused me to hallucinate.  I was afraid to take another one so I had my pharmacist dispose of the medicine for me. """,1.0,70
All Day Allergy,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I have chronic hayfever and take Zyrtec D now - it is the best.""",9.0,4
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""All of my life I&#039;ve had varying levels of social anxiety &amp; agoraphobia, usually without any logical cause. Even riding in cars made me unduly nervous. I had a rough, fear-filled childhood and that seemed to set me up for chronic nervousness. But there&#039;s no room for that in adult life. Valium eliminates the unnecessary anxiety &amp; also helps with muscle spasms from my fibromyalgia. I don&#039;t get fatigue from this during the day. I do find that taking one before bed helps me relax my 100-miles-per-hour brain (stupid racing thoughts &amp; worries) plus my muscles don&#039;t get all kinked up in knots while I&#039;m sleeping. I&#039;ve never needed to increase my dose on it even after several years, since it works as well as the day I started it, personally.""",10.0,278
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have been on the Depo-Provera shot for 5 years, I love it, I haven&#039;t had a period since I got the first shot. Then one day randomly, I started spotting, I wasn&#039;t to concerned at first but the bleeding went on and got heavier over a span of 2 months (I had been trying to get into the doctors but that hadn&#039;t been working out). Finally I was able to talk to my doctor and it just turned out to be my body basically adapting to the progestin, so instead of coming in every 12 weeks I come in every 10 to 11 weeks depending on if I start bleeding.""",8.0,38
Viibryd,Depression,"""DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT TAKING THIS! I took it back it 2014 for a few months and took my dose about 4 hrs late. Let me tell you, I thought I was going to have to be put in a psych ward. I laid down to go to sleep and had brain zaps (loud bang and pops in your ears that aren&#039;t really there). I saw birds dying at my face, I felt a demon trying to smother me into my bed and saw children burning in a house! All because my dose was late. My Dr told me to wean off immediately. I was terrified to lay down at night because this continued to happen while I was trying to get off it. NEVER BEEN SO THANKFUL IN MY LIFE TO BE RID OF SOMETHING! After my experience and reading about others&#039; experiences, I can&#039;t believe it&#039;s still available to ruin lives!""",1.0,8
Plaquenil,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""I first went on Plaquenil in 2004, due to unbearable finger and wrist joint pain for 5 months, which was diagnosed as Lupus (after a sky-high ANA test and some other tests and diagnoses). I was told it would take 3-ish weeks to kick in, and it did, right on schedule. Almost overnight, I went from not able to hold a soda can or open a door to being 100 % pain free. I was on Plaquenil for 4 years, during which time I was in complete remission, so in 2008 I discontinued it. In 2015 Lupus reared its ugly head again, this time with Pleurisy. Got back on Plaquenil and after the requisite waiting time, it got the problem under control (not 100%; maybe 50 %). I love Plaquenil but my advice to others is to be very patient and give it time to work.""",10.0,73
Lorazepam,Panic Disorde,"""I am now 46, I started experiencing panic Attacks a year ago, The Daily Life Stress and Depression Attributed in my opinion to my Panic Attacks. I would have an attack about once to twice daily, Some Mild,some severe. I Had the worst one in Sept/2015 I called 911,I was at home alone, I truly believed my time has come and that I was about to die. I was transported to ER, and by the time we got there I had calmed down and start feeling normal again, and That&#039;s when the ER Doctor Officially diagnosed me with Social Anxiety Disorder and Prescribed me....... You Guessed it, Lorazepam 1mg. To Take as needed. The best Thing Ever happened to me. I love this Medication. Life savor .""",9.0,33
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have noticed that most of the people on here post after a few days to a month, and I have to say that is unreasonable seeing as how they really don&#039;t know what it&#039;s like yet. I have had Implanon for a year. Yes it was bad at first but now I have no periods, no mood swings (except I&#039;m more emotional when I see babies) and I love it. I plan on getting another one inserted when this one is taken out. It&#039;s worth it but different for everyone. Give it a shot!""",10.0,0
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I took this one pill the next morning after sex. I woke up shaking and scared because it was a one night stand. I didn&#039;t fully trust him when he said he pulled out even tho I saw him cum when he did pull out. so I couldn&#039;t take the chances. I decided to run to my Walgreens and get one. it was expensive. but works. it&#039;s over the counter and the staff is discrete. they will most likely be in the feminine care isle or with the condemns. I had gotten my period about two weeks before so I wasent expecting it for another two weeks. I took it in the morning and didn&#039;t feel any symptoms. A couple days later maybe a week I got my period!!! I&#039;m not pregnant. The cramps with my period however. we&#039;re painful.They were the worst moral. THIS PILL WORKS""",10.0,2
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got the Implanon June 2014, It was fine for the first week then I started to spot, have headaches/migraines as well as being very moody/emotional.  Spotting lasted for 4 months until I went to the doctor who put me on Levlen ED for 3 months. However I started to bleed again within the 2 months of being on the Pill so I went back to the doctor who gave me another 3 months worth of the same pill. I&#039;ve got 1 more months worth of being on the Pill so I&#039;m hoping that my periods have settled down.""",10.0,5
Reclast,Osteoporosis,"""Hard to tell if this drug worked yet or not but it defiantly made me sick.  Got the infusion Friday and on Saturday I had a 102   Fever and could barely get out of bed.  I had chills, I&#039;m sweating all over the place and my husband literally had to help me to the bathroom . I was dizzy and every bone in my body ached.  By Sunday afternoon, I was a little bit better  but four days later I&#039;m still feeling achy and have diarrhea .  I won&#039;t be doing another infusion.""",2.0,43
Meloxicam,ibromyalgia,"""Doesn&#039;t work at all for me. I&#039;m still in pain wish I can find something to ease my sore and paining lower back an legs.""",1.0,35
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Zolpidem worked well at the 5mg dose for about 3 or 4 nights.  Then I noticed my lips were dry, mildly cracked, and tender.  Gradually I noticed that the tip of my tongue felt as though it had been burnt. I ignored that as I drink hot coffee.  On the 4th day I used a Listerine-like mouthwash; the result was an immediate and severe reaction:  the inside of my mouth became bright red and swollen. My face broke out in scattered red spots or streaks. Once I had spat out the mouthwash and the pain had gone down, I noticed that my eyes, or the tissue around my eyes, also felt dry and sore.  Two days later, the reaction is gradually clearing.""",1.0,11
Benicar,High Blood Pressure,"""It made feel like I was drunk all the time the unsteadiness on my feet blurred vision. It also gave me hives. It made me eat constantly and I gained like 25 pounds during the 2 mths I was on it.  My lower legs and ankles swelled up and I couldn&#039;t get the swelling to go down and I tried everything About a wk to 2 wks after quitting benicar 300mg the side effects started subsiding my lower legs and ankles took the longest to go down even my eating has gone back to normal but now I have 25 pounds to loose. I hope this helps anyone thinking about taking it. My mother also worked with a women that took it for about a month and it made her pass out at work one day and she quit taking it too. Hope this helps!!!""",3.0,49
Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Easy to take especially with all the clear liquids now available ((core peach water etc) clear broth,ginger ale, etc. 
   First dose worked after about two hours. 
3:30 am dose worked after 2 hours. 
    Cost was $140 with $10 off from my insurance. Well worth it. 
    Very different from my last prep. 
Tip:  eat lightly a couple of days before prep.""",10.0,2
Ibuprofen,Pain,"""Works okay but causes upset stomach.""",9.0,4
Anaprox-DS,Period Pain,"""Menstrual cramps""",3.0,11
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Initially I had injections for a few years.  It raised the red blood cell count significantly.  Did not find a significant improvement with the use.  T levels were below normal levels and injections brought levels to &#039;normal&#039;.  Started using Androgel a few years ago.  Initially 6 applications daily, then tweaking down and up to bring the red blood count to within safe range.  Had improved T levels with Androgel.  However, lacking sex drive, lack of energy, being tired, and not much improvement with erection.  In short.... a mixed feeling about its use.""",3.0,22
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got my Nexplanon inserted on 04/12/2012 which was day 3 of my cycle, bleeding stopped 2 hours after insertion. I have had some unpredictable bleeding, mostly waking up bleeding and then by the end of the day there would be nothing. I have had no other side effects and since hitting the three month mark I haven&#039;t had any bleeding. I&#039;m very happy with it. I was worried about my weight being an issue, as I am very overweight but my OB assured me it would not be a problem.""",9.0,31
Duloxetine,Depression,"""Very helpful but over last year or so waining effectivness.""",10.0,34
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Had colonoscopy 9:30 this morning, delayed from 9. Took Suprep 4 last night and 2:20 this morning. Bought swimmer&#039;s nose clip and put on before I mixed the Suprep and left on until after I had chugged it down (2 big long drinks and 1 short one all down in under a minute), rinsed with mouthwash, and started sucking on Jolly rancher. It was slightly salty that way but not much taste. Used cool tap water. Followed with 8oz room temperature Berry Propel or Frost Glacier Cherry every 10-15 minutes finishing my extra 32oz fluids within hour. I had no discomfort. Started working about 13 minutes both times. Low fiber 3 days prior. Clean at 2 hours first day, 1 hour this morning. Could leave but near bathroom from hours 2-4 after taking.""",10.0,18
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""I have a bulging disc in the middle and lower part of my back. The doctors kept tell me to take NSAIDS but they would not do the job. Finally a doctor called in the Norcos for me and OMG they are a miracle drug. I have taken all kinds of pain meds because I am also a stone former and had multiple surgeries. This is a first for me and they are really good. I have been addicted to vicidin so pray these dont hurt me that way!""",10.0,25
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""My doctor gave me Linzess samples and so far it is helping alot. I dont have as much discomfort in my stomach, and less burping and farting. However I did have a VERY embarrassing situation happen when I was walking my dogs one morning, I had no feeling I had to go at all, and just coughed, and out came a liquid mess. SO...overall I like the medicine but the diarrhea can be severe and unexpected. I have never had this happen before!""",9.0,113
Zoledronic acid,Osteoporosis,"""I wanted Prolia but insurance would not cover. I was familiar with zoledronic acid during the phase III studies. I knew about the &quot;flu-like&quot; symptoms. I was NOT prepared for how bad I felt after this infusion. Infusion is painless, easy, and took about 1 hr in total. The headache started within 10 min and lasted 3 days. Fever of 102 with Tylenol. Shaking chills so bad I could not get to the bathroom and ended up peeing on the floor. Blurred vision and my eyes hurt. Not sure if this will be effective until I have another DEXA. Plan for 4 days to recover.""",7.0,15
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""This is my first time on birth control so I&#039;m not comparing it to another brand. I started taking this to help with my extremely heavy and painful periods.

Pros: periods are 3 or less days + are extremely light, I no longer experience horrible cramps, just very minor aches. I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant. only 4 placebo pills compared to 7, my skin cleared up.

Cons: My transition period was rough - I spotted 20/30 days the first two months. I had extreme nausea the first month that killed my appetite. I still have occasional nausea, particularly at night, but I no longer spot. Only side effects I&#039;ve noticed. 

It took care of my main problem though - heavy painful periods, so it&#039;s been worth it I will stick to it.""",8.0,13
Prepopik,Bowel Preparation,"""I don&#039;t know what the bad reviewers are talking about.  Yes, the product tastes fine but who really cares--this isn&#039;t about taste.  BM induced within about 45 minutes, and then regularly thereafter.  Got up three times at night.  No gas, bloating, or other side-effects whatsoever.  I&#039;m now a few hours from the procedure and BM is slightly cloudy yellow, which I understand is the goal.  In short, maybe only people having problems bother to post reviews.""",9.0,9
Aviane,Birth Control,"""I have been on Aviane for 2 months and I think I am going to stop taking it. For 2 months my breasts have been extremely sore and don&#039;t fit in my bathing suits or bras like they used to. I know bigger breasts is usually a good side effect for most people on birth control, but when you already wear a 32 DDD the last thing you need is bigger breasts! I have also noticed much more bloating and weight gain (about 5-7 pounds). My face has stayed clear, but I can not deal with the sore breasts and weight gain.""",2.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,None,"""My doctor put me on this medication to try and control my mood swings. I started taking this birth control for one week and I felt extremely irritable on day five. I felt like I gained five lbs., but didn&#039;t actually weigh myself, and I was working out more. I got a migraine headache, which I&#039;ve never had in my life. I stopped taking this birth control after day seven. It is not worth it to me. There are too many side effects from this medication.""",2.0,0
Clomipramine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Before taking Anafranil I had severe episode of Irritable Bowel Syndrome diarrhea. I had anxiety which gave me diarrhea. And that fear of diarrhea gave me anxiety. It was a vicious circle. I even had an &quot;accident&quot;.

I was prescribed Anafranil (75mg then I lowered the dose to 50mg) and it was definitely a life-saver. No more anxiety and no more diarrhea. I could eat everything I want. I was able to go on vacation, have a girlfriend, go the mall, go to parties, have a normal teenage life and not wondering every time if there is a bathroom near.

For sure there are some typical tricyclic antidepressant side effects but I prefer to have it than having anxiety and diarrhea. You have to make a choice and find the right dosage for you.""",8.0,65
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""Bloating, very tight abdomen. Didn&#039;t run to bathroom as predicted . Runs cleared just on second round of liquid in the morning . Threw up twice . Slept seven hours just fine. One thing I found no one talked about is crazy chills I had. I was shaking . I was sitting wrapped in a blanket and shaking. Thanks to nurses who wrapped me in warm blankets when I arrived at the office . Anyways . Get enough gatorade . I didn&#039;t use any straw and was chugging that stuff like a champ. Who cares about prep. My dad was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at 52. I&#039;m 34 and had precancerous polyps removed . I&#039;ll drink this stuff every day if you want as long as I don&#039;t have to tell my family I have cancer . Straighten up folks and be grateful.""",8.0,6
Bystolic,High Blood Pressure,"""Was on Toprol XL for years which made me overly tired. Now on Bystolic for 7 months so far. Perfect. I have tons more energy and my arrhythmia was controlled along with my high blood pressure. The only side effect I&#039;ve noticed is that I&#039;m able to keep awake.""",10.0,36
"Insulin inhalation, rapid acting","Diabetes, Type 1","""Finally, something I can count on.  Mimics the pancreas...in and out with no hypo events, period.  Love it.""",10.0,75
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I have been taking Adipex-P 37.5 mg for 8 months and I am happy to say that I have gone from a 26/28W to a size 16/18 and lost 100lbs to date.  It works.  But, I changed my eating habits, I eat healthy and maintain exercise.  Adipex was what I needed to find motivation to get off the couch and enjoy life again.  My blood pressure is down, my cholesterol is down, and I am no longer about to be a diabetic!  A happy and healthier me!""",10.0,126
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""I&#039;m on day 5. This has been hard to go through but I think it&#039;s doable so far. For me it was hard to eat a full meal and then take 3 pills consecutively after. It was easier to eat a little, take 1 pill, wait 10-15 min, eat again, take another pill, then wait untill all 3 pills are gone. It was easier on my stomach and increased the amount I ate. As far as symptoms, I&#039;ve experienced them all. Fruit, apple sauce, Cheerios and veggie sandwiches worked best for me. Get the apple sauce in the little pouches, you can recap them if you get full. I am 18 year old, 5&#039;6&quot;, 120 lb female in case that means anything to anyone.""",10.0,10
Gabapentin,Transverse Myelitis,"""My max dosage was 300mg 3xdaily, it eased the worst of the neuralgia(stinging and burning) and even the numb/tingling sensation. However, it interacted poorly with all other medications I took. I could not mix it with Baclofen nor ANY OTC allergy medicines that were effective for me. Outside of medication interaction I had one side effect; not being able to orgasm, which was hard enough due the lack of normal sensation I have. I did discontinue the Gabapentin but only because I needed effective allergy control more than I wanted neuro pain management.""",7.0,4
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve been taking this for a couple of months and have only lost about 4 lbs. I&#039;m not hungry and am pretty good at watching what I eat, making healthy choices. I haven&#039;t been doing any formal type of exercise although I am busy everyday, working around the house and in the yard. I can&#039;t understand why I am not losing the amount of weight the other people are stating. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? I take one pill in the morning and 1/2 pill in the afternoon.""",3.0,5
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I took this pill yesterday around 9 pm... I felt fine. I actually had no nausea maybe a slight bit of dizziness but that&#039;s about it. I woke up this morning after sleeping for 10 hours and I still felt exhausted. Today I&#039;ve been tired all day to where I could probably pass out any time but already having two kids I can say what I&#039;ve felt from this pill is no match for what I felt with pregnancy and motherhood. """,10.0,23
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve used NuvaRing for almost 7,
 Yes 7 years now and I absolutely love it. I can take it out during intercourse If it bothers my husband, as long as I put it back in up to an hour later. Even during the first couple months it was comfortable and no side effects. (P.S. You can skip your period if you have a &quot;special weekend&quot; planned, so when you take your ring out after 3 weeks you just immediately put in another new one instead of waiting for your period to come. Awesome!)""",10.0,19
Motofen,"Diarrhea, Chronic","""I have Crohn&#039;s disease! It&#039;s like a Miracle drug. One dose in the morning and one dose in the evening I dont have any problems associated with the crohn&#039;s disease!""",10.0,19
Sprintec,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve been taking sprintec for 3 months as prescribed after a surgical abortion as a birth control/period regulator. Before starting sprintec my period were on time but extremely heavy. I had been on lo minestrin for a few yrs prior to starting sprintec and had a ton of success with that, but my insurance stopped covering it so I had to change perscriptions. I&#039;m on my last few days of month 3 and I have been bleeding everyday for the past two and a half months. It&#039;s beyond normal spotting - I use up a super plus tampon twice a day. On my normal periods I use four to five super plus tampons. I thought something was very wrong with me, and I&#039;m still gonna see a Dr, but reading these reviews leads me to believe its just a really horrible medication.""",1.0,3
Trazodone,Depression,"""I&#039;ve tried several SSRI-class medications over the years starting around age 15...(sertraline, Lexapro, Celexa). All of them gave me uncomfortable side effects...(anorgasmia, RLS, nightmares, inability to sleep). I was never able to take them long enough to get any anti-depressant or anxiolytic effects due to the unbearable side effects.

I finally went and got a prescription for Trazodone along with a prescription for Valium around 5 days ago. I started by taking 12.5mg for 4 days. Last night I upped my dose to 25mg. Today is the first time I&#039;ve woken up and actually felt good. I can fall asleep quickly and easily and my mood has been greatly improved. I highly recommend this medicine to anyone who has not had good experiences with conventional SSRIs.""",9.0,81
Cryselle,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking this pill since February and I&#039;m not a huge fan.  My mood swings have been terrible when I PMS and when I&#039;m not PMSing, I feel blah.  My sex drive has decreased and that is my main concern because not only am I more dry, but I started crying after sex because I felt horrible.  My boyfriend isn&#039;t happy with it either.  I&#039;m switching to Loryna because it has a lower dosage of progestin that should make me happier but I&#039;m still nervous.""",5.0,2
Dextrostat,"Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced","""I&#039;m currently 36 years of age, male, 6&quot;2 240 lbs.  I was diagnosed with anxiety/panic disorder with agoraphobia at 16 by three separate psychiatrists and went through the usual merry-go-round of SSRIs until finding something that worked, which turned out to be Lexapro in the morning and Cymbalta at night, which preserved my sexual function.  Lexapro twice a day killed it.  These days, I&#039;ve been suffering with fibromyalgia for 8 years and take Klonopin 2mg twice a day, Flexeril 10mg four times daily, Celebrex 200mg twice daily, Celexa 40mg in the morning, Xanax 2mg when required and Ritalin 20mg twice daily.  Between the fibro fatigue and &quot;fog&quot; I felt nearly narcoleptic. Adding Dextrostat 60mg when required has solved the issues perfectly.""",10.0,27
Singulair,Asthma,"""I was on Singulair for about a year, when my medical aid would all of a sudden only pay for Tropaz (I believe it is a generic). Tropaz was equally effective, but after about six months of use I developed terribly dry and burning lips. I went of Tropaz for about six months, and started using it again. My lips were fine and for a couple of months I had no side-effects. The medical aid then changed from Tropaz to Minair and within 2 two months I had a disastrous allergen of hives and welts.""",7.0,24
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""This is my 2 1/2 week on epiduo. My skin is clearing up a bit. I&#039;m still getting used to the medication so there is slight buring and irritation and dry, flaky skin when I wake up for work. The doctor said it will subside so I&#039;m just waiting it out. A bit uncomfortable but I&#039;m willing to see how it goes.""",7.0,7
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I was on depo-shot for a little over a year and lets just say it was one of the worst experiences of my life. At the beginning it was good I thought it was the best birth control I&#039;ve ever been on no periods thought it would  help me a gain a little weight. Boy was a wrong! Whenever I would have sex it felt like I was being ripped open inside. Then my hair started to fall out, my skin started yellowing &amp; since you have to get the shot ever 3 months once the hormones are in you there&#039;s no stopping the awful side effects that come with this shot. I started to lose a ton of weight due to depression, acne was awful, &amp; I had a period for 3 months straight. I was only 16 &amp; now I&#039;m infertile! Beware of depo, implant &amp; patch. (Nuva ring n pills recommend)""",1.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Tri-Previfem going on my fourth month. I have noticed an increase in breast size, extra water weight, tenderness in breast along with nausea and headaches. It doesn&#039;t seem to be cooperating with my body, but I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant, which is good. I don&#039;t get pimples as much as I used to, and I&#039;m more emotional. This is my first time on birth control, and I am not satisfied with it. I will be going back to my doctor for a change.""",6.0,7
Cetirizine,Urticaria,"""I love this product. I&#039;ve been taking the generic version lately and have had to take two with no symptom relief (still sneezing violently and itchy watery eyes).  I recommend Zyrtec as the first option.""",7.0,12
Antabuse,Alcohol Dependence,"""This is a wonderful drug and has helped me control the binges associated with alcohol.  I was a moderate-to-heavy drinker before this medication.  Now I have been completely sober for two weeks without any side effects.

I wanted to stop drinking but had problems in the evenings.  Since I have removed the &quot;option&quot; to drink by taking this medication in the mornings when my willpower is strong, it has helped tremendously.  """,8.0,163
Ketoconazole,Seborrheic Dermatitis,"""Did not work at all. """,1.0,16
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""This medicine was God send, I didn&#039;t know how much it had helped until my Dr switched me to Pristiq. I became VERY DEPRESSSED! Dr put me on Zoloft, then Lexapro, Saphris, Abilify and Seroquel. Six months later and after nothing working I got put back on Effexor four days ago and I am already starting to feel better! I have come to terms with taking a medicine for the rest of my life if that what it takes to feel normal.""",9.0,4
Bupropion,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on Seroquel for 4 years on 300mg. Everyday I woke up like a zombie had no energy. Everything has dark and gloomy, plus I had no energy whatsoever. I researched Bupropion I&#039;m on 150mg only once a day. I&#039;m still coming off Seroquel from 300/150/50mg. Since taking Bupropion I have so much more energy everything seems brighter. I seem more interested in simple things, more organized. I actually notice myself laughing at little things, I feel like I forgot to laugh so it was a strange feeling when I was. I&#039;m still a bit groggy coming off the Seroquel but hopefully this will work for me.""",8.0,63
Methadone,Pain,"""Methadone has changed my life. I have tried every pain pill around and this is the most effective.""",10.0,29
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I was prescribed chantix by my Dr.when I wanted to quit smoking.I&#039;ve been smoking for yrs.To make a long story short,all was going fine for the first 2.5 weeks&amp;then I woke up one day&amp;had severe allergic reaction.I had welts all over my body,from head to toes.I called my Dr.&amp;got into see her that same day&amp;She gave me a shot in her office&amp;a prescription for the itching.After taking one of the pills&amp;a cool shower,I laid down to rest.After about 30 minutes of laying down,I sat up&amp;the itching was still severe,but I couldn&#039;t catch my breath&amp;my voice was barely there.My bf wanted to call 911,but being stubborn I agreed to driving me to hospital,where they gave me IV benadryl&amp;the welts got better.Worst experience ever.Be VERY careful with this med.""",1.0,17
Alprazolam,Not Listed / Othe,"""I had what I though was a heart attack only to find out it was an anxiety attack. My doctor prescribed Xanax as a &quot;when needed&quot; drug and Zoloft as a maintenance drug. Xanax has by far been the therapeutic one that I use. It takes effect in about 10 minutes and I can feel my body take a deep breath and relax. It never makes me sleepy or exhibits any other side effects. As others have written, if taken moderately and used correctly, it is a God send to us who have this affliction.""",9.0,1
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""Good medicine.""",9.0,42
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""The cream doesn&#039;t work well for me, but this one pill ( fluconazole) works just fine, plus it cost $3.02 compared to $20.86 for one day cream, cures the itching n burning fast. I hate yeast infections!!!""",9.0,10
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I&#039;m 19 and have been using epiduo for just less than a week. I have never had acne but for some reason within the last 6 months I have started to get it on my cheeks. I obviously have put to much on because for the past two days my face has been flaky and dry, and is currently very red. I&#039;m hoping the redness goes away soon.""",8.0,5
Xarelto,Deep Vein Thrombosis,"""I am a 39 year old woman with a history of DVT who switched from warfarin to Xarelto . Shortly after starting the medicine I began to experience migraines for the first time. After two weeks of being on it, I began my menstrual period as scheduled. The period was severe bleeding 6 days straight, at that point I went to the ER, I ended up with several blood transfusions that were not helping, my hemoglobin was dropping to dangerous levels. The only thing to be done was an emergency uterine ablation. I believe that blood levels DO actually need to be monitored. My blood was so thin I was not clotting. """,1.0,44
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I have to say, I wish I read this blog beforehand. I took a Mucinex D at 7pm last night and it&#039;s 9:30 am, I haven&#039;t really gone to sleep. I tried to fall asleep around 11pm, and after 2 1/2 hours of tossing and turning and CRAZY dreams where I wasn&#039;t really asleep but wasn&#039;t completely awake either, I got up and watched some T.V to get my mind to settle down. Needless to say, I was never tired after that so I&#039;ve been up since. I noticed several people saying that you should only take one pill. The back of my box says to take 2 pills every 12 hours so I&#039;m assuming there are two different types. Just beware....not only did it give me insomnia, but the dreams were seriously weird.""",8.0,27
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Cervical Dystonia,"""I suffered for years from neck pain thinking I had problems with a disc.  Three years ago I developed a tremor in my head, a no-no type of movement.  My PCP said I had essential tremor so again I put off going to a doc who knew what he was talking about.  I decided suddenly to see a neurologist and so thankful I did.  Diagnosed properly and then the Botox which is wonderful.  I would say the pain is gone 100% and doesn&#039;t even start to come back until about the tenth week after.  Tremor has greatly decreased and I feel like myself again!!! Happy and so grateful.""",10.0,2
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""This is the best medication by far. I was originally given this medication for migraine headaches but in the process it has helped me with my severe back pain. I can finally sleep through the night. The best.""",10.0,118
Gabapentin,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I&#039;m male, 52, and a diabetic on insulin. I developed severe diabetic-onset peripheral neuropathy six years ago and was prescribed Neurontin at that time. I took it for a couple of weeks, and it did not work well for me. I felt nauseous, and my thinking was not clear. An ER doctor prescribed Cymbalta, and that medicine has been a God send. I do have to live with the side effects of sometimes having trouble sleeping and sometimes feeling wonky-headed, but those are easy trade-offs for the complete pain relief that I feel.""",1.0,18
Remeron,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I started remeron about 2 months ago. For my severe depression.. And anxiety and severe insomnia.. The first night taking it I slept the best I had In Years! I didn&#039;t wake up feeling groggy I actually felt better sleep wise I still felt very depressed and that continued for a few week to the point I tried to commit suicide and then I new I needed help..  The upped my remeron to 45 mg at bedtime I&#039;ve been on 45 mg for a week and I&#039;ve noticed a big change I feel normal again..  I give remeron a 10 it improved my life a great deal!!!""",10.0,94
Minoxidil,Alopecia,"""working great""",9.0,15
Adalimumab,Psoriasis,"""Today October 8th 2015 has made one week since I have been on humira I am so pleased with the results my skin is already starting to clear up I&#039;m so exited to see what it will look like in a month. I have suffered from psoriasis for over 10 years and for the first time I have hope that I will feel normal again. I have rated it a 9 for only one reason (the medicine burns a little) but over all not as bad as I thought it would be being I have to give the shot to myself, I have only noticed a small side effect every now and then I get headaches but nothing I can&#039;t tolerate. Today I have taken my second dose and I feel fine not one symptom yet. I can&#039;t wait to see the future where I can finally go out without hiding under long sleeves and pants""",9.0,17
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;m about to start my third round of Euflexxa. I tried Synvisc-1 twice with great results but only lasting 4-6 months. My first round of Euflexxa lasted almost 15 months, and I was pain free most of that time. The second round was almost 18 months! No significant side effects, a little swelling and pain after shots, but not for long. I am very physically active; I teach or take Pilates 6 times a week, take yoga 3 times a week, and do deep water aerobics 3 times a week, in addition to walking my dogs twice a day. This medicine is a God send. I am hoping to avoid TKR for as long as possible and stay happily active as well.""",10.0,100
Morphine,Pain,"""I have fibromyalgia and this is the only thing that I have found any relief from the pain. I am so glad I found a Doctor who believes in pain management.""",10.0,146
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I don&#039;t take this medication for weight loss, I take it to stay focused. I have ADHD and had it for years before it was ever defined, or diagnosed. The nuns tested me out of school, I started college early and graduated. What it does for me is level me out, by that I mean, I can do my job, keep order at my desk and function like a &quot;normal&quot; person. It helps with my impulsive tendencies. I feel more controlled and less agitated, it mellows me out. My job as a legal assistant/paralegal is defined by order and ability to concentrate, this drug has been a miracle for someone like me. I have no side effects and never have while taking it, I sleep whenever I want, I feel great, eat normally. Without this drug I don&#039;t know where I&#039;d be.""",10.0,47
Limbrel 500,Osteoarthritis,"""I have fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, chronic pain syndrome. I have been on limbrel 500 caps for two months it&#039;s working great, and has reduced my pain level from 9-10 to 5, some days 4 or lower. Before limbrel I was on Opiods, and different strong pain medicines with dangerous side effects. Limbrel doesn&#039;t have any sides effects it&#039;s made from food products, my insurance doesn&#039;t cover it but I use manufacturer coupon from my doctors office, and pay just $50 for a month supply""",8.0,11
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""It was really good medicine for people with anxiety and panics disorders. I been taking sertraline (Zoloft) 100 mg and Buspar 20 mg total morning and evening and it was really helping me out with general anxiety and reduce panics from my daily life. I had this thing when I go in to any store myself I feel like everyone is watching me like I am going to steal something. That triggers my anxiety and my stomach aches and breathing pattern switch to worst situation ever. Facial all red and it was really painful life. Buspar took care 70 percent of that problem for others was 9 out of 10. I say Yes to Buspar. I suggest talk with your psychiatrist about acute anxiety and consult about having Buspar.""",8.0,80
Imiquimod,Human Papilloma Virus,"""I started trying with home remedies to get rid of warts (Acv) but saw no results. When I was prescribed imiqumod I was not very diligent about applications but saw some small results. However, I refilled my prescription and began to follow the 3 day a week regimen and after 3 weeks even the largest warts have subsided. There was some intense irritation (reason for the 9 out of 10) but as long as it is only applied where needed and washed well, the results are great!""",9.0,23
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""This was the first medication I tried after being diagnosed with bi-polar dissorder. at first I started at 25mg and it worked for a few weeks after the initial week of pure headaches and drowsiness. Soon after though it became ineffective and my anxiety levels progressed. It seemed like because my body relied on the drug I didn&#039;t know how to deal with my swings without them so I felt like my swings were worse. Then we kept getting higher and it worked but kept stopping until I got to 200mg one in the morning one a little later. We did this so when the half life wore off I could take it again, and so far this has been amazing. My swings are calm and I feel genuine happiness aside from my anxiety (which I am trying different meds for) I&#039;m great""",9.0,47
Buprenorphine,Pain,"""I started Bupernex for pain 10 years ago, and it has been a life saver to me. I tried pain pills and they did not come close to giving me good pain relief.
Subutex and Suboxone are only approved for detox. 
Bupernex Injection is just approved for pain relief. Bupernex gave me back some quality of life back. No pain pill, lasted long enough or came close to relieving the pain like Bupernex. It does not give you constipation at all.""",10.0,15
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I began Contrave right around the last week of December of 2015. I was over 400lbs. I&#039;ve struggled with weight my whole life. The first two weeks I had some side effects of feeling loopy and more talkative. I&#039;m now on my 13th week and I&#039;ve lost 45 lbs. It was very easy in the beginning. I use the Scale Down system daily and it is ok. Unfortunately I&#039;ve hit a plateau and even with the max dosage I&#039;m having cravings again. I think if I can get my mind back on track I&#039;ll be ok but this was definitely not a quick fix. You still have to change your lifestyle. If you&#039;re not prepared for that, don&#039;t even bother taking this. Only side effect I still experience is dry mouth. But that helps get in all the water I need to drink daily.""",8.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This made my skin look beautiful! Within 2 weeks, I had a noticeable improvement in my skin. Only issue was the severe mood swings it would give me (which is why I&#039;m not on it). I would cry for no reason and would lash out at others). I noticed how upset I would get and did not like feeling that way.""",6.0,21
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""Excellent for anxiety, keeps you calm,better than diazepam or xanax, or oxazepam, taken 4mg in the morning, helps me sleep at night. Been on it for about 5 years now. Tried all those horrible SSRIs which make you really sick. Stops feelings of anger, also really helps your self esteem.""",10.0,26
Propranolol,Migraine Prevention,"""Effective for stopping migraine but headaches and other side effects don&#039;t make it an effective remedy,  muscle pain, sleep apnea, stomach upsets even though I take omeprazole.  I was much happier taking imigran when I got a migraine rather than taking these tablets, and shall be seeing my doctor to ask about other possible medication that doesn&#039;t impose on my wellbeing as much,""",6.0,13
Nuvigil,Shift Work Sleep Disorde,"""Taking Nuvigil  about 8 years for hypersomnia and SWD. It has greatly improved my quality of life. I was experiencing the insomnia that could result from this medicine, but once I found out the best time in my schedule to take it, insomnia is rarely an issue. I am grateful my doctor talked me into taking this medication so long ago.""",9.0,27
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I was addicted to opiates for about a year, my boyfriend for 2 years or so. We did pretty much any sort of opiate under the sun we could get our hands on. We thrived on them. Our friend had the same PROBLEM we did and was expecting a son that coming year. He got his life straight and got put on Suboxone. Couple of weeks down the road we saw how GREAT he was doing and how he hadn&#039;t touched anything for those couple of weeks already. We were shocked, we decided that it was time to get our lives on track again. We went to the same doctor as our friend and now we have been absolutely clean for the past 2 1/2 months to the day. If you are addicted and want help, don&#039;t hesitate to get into the nearest doctor - trust me!""",10.0,13
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I was just wondering what does everyone started out at, and if and when they knew to increase.
I am currently at 5mg 2x day, I originally started out just taking 5mgs once a day at night, and then just recently increased to 5mgs 2xs a day. I know that is has helped, but i am still waking up anxious, and having some breakthrough anxiety in the day. I was wondering how others increased their does, and how they knew when they were at the right does for them.""",8.0,27
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Day 5 today, my doctor prescribed me this for mild panic attacks I have when at work. So far it has not been to bad, slight headaches and I am finding I am having trouble with my sleep. Its either a broken sleep, waking up a lot or sleeping but feeling like I&#039;m not asleep (if that makes sense). However I have found that it has slightly worked so far, have had my thoughts of stopping because of the sleeping thing, but will keep at it after reading the reviews, seems to work for most people.""",8.0,19
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Migraine,"""This is a wonder drug. I was an avid Advil user for years. Then one day the pain just wouldn&#039;t go away. My mom suggested excedrin migraine and I&#039;ve never looked back. Within 15 minutes that awful pain is gone. 1-2 pills depending on how bad the pain is and you&#039;ll be feeling better in no time!""",10.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Got severe menstrual-like and abdominal cramps as well as severe diarrhea. But it worked!""",8.0,8
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got mine placed in August of 2014, I had a normal period after insertion and then the annoying &quot;last day period&quot; nonsense for three weeks. From September to March I had no period! Absolutely wonderful! However, now I&#039;m getting break through bleeding, curiously the day after I have intercourse. It will be very tissue-y and not the typical period-like stuff. It lasts anywhere from a couple of days to over a week. I thought at first that maybe I was just getting a period. But since the beginning of March it has happened 4 times. I called my doc and she is going to get me in for an ultrasound and exam. She doesn&#039;t think its normal. Besides that however, I&#039;ve had no issues.""",8.0,0
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Having the skyla inserted was one of the worst pains I have felt. For about an hour after I was super nauseated and faint. I would definitely recommend taking pain killers before. I have now had it in a little over a year and I love it however I have struggled with my weight this whole time. I have gained about 8 lbs. I am a person who constantly works out and eats pretty healthy most the time. Because of this I am thinking of getting it removed and getting the copper IUD. I also have pretty bad bloating, however my periods are great and light.""",7.0,1
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""Changed my life. I had been experiencing slight bouts of anxiety starting at around age 19. Hitting me hard, randomly of course, only a few times a year. Then when I was 24 something changed with my anxiety and I became completely crippled by it. I was being consumed by constant anxiety, worry, fear, etc every single minute of everyday including when I slept. I was out of control emotionally and mentally. I had to take a box of tissues with me everywhere because the anxiety was so severe I would burst out into tears even during the &quot;happiest&quot; of times. Finally after suffering for months I decided to give  Cymbalta a try, reluctantly though. After a week of relatively mild side effects it had changed my life and saved my life.""",10.0,135
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I have been taking saxenda for just over two weeks and I&#039;m on the 1.2 ml dose. I have had no nausea apart from the first dose but after the 11th day I have noticed a rash on my tummy that doesn&#039;t want to go away (very itchy) has anyone experienced a rash from using saxenda? I have lost 2 kilos in 2 weeks.""",8.0,13
Risperidone,Paranoid Disorde,"""I am taking 4mg of risperidone for 6 years. I was feeling much better. Now a month ago my blood glucose has gone up and my doctor told me I can&#039;t have  sugar any more . I have stop having my period 6 month ago . I am worrying . """,1.0,1
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I am a healthy, 15 year old girl that decided to start taking Loestrin 24 as a birth control. I&#039;ve been on it for 4 months. My periods are only for the 4 days that I am off the pill, and I spot irregularly in between periods, but not very often. This pill has made me cry much more easily, but I have not become depressed. I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant either, so it works. This pill is very effective and doesn&#039;t have many side effects, recommended.""",9.0,11
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I took one tablet with water and an hour later had the worse pain I have ever had this carried on and I called 999 I later blacked out and woke up to find my bowel had emptied then the ambulance came. I have never had pain like this and  now use a fig based natural remedy which is a lot softer""",1.0,6
Provera,Amenorrhea,"""I am now taking Provera for the 3rd time . It works but I have had some extra hair growth on my stomach but I am willing to deal with that because I have been trying to conceive for 8 years. After I get my period under control I will start taking Clomid. My husband and I are praying this time it will work.""",4.0,26
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had the mirena for 3 1/2 years.. 1 year in I began having pains in my left hip. I couldn&#039;t locate exactly where the pain was as it was internal and moved. I began to get aches and pain and gain weight although I was still doing my usual routine. I thought the aches and pains where due to weight gain. Then I researched a bit.. My goodness I had all the symptoms I was reading about and had spent $1000&#039;s of dollars at physiotherapist, podiatrists, nutritionists had numerous X-Ray&#039;s and ultrasounds I had even tried reiki acupuncture and lots of alternative therapies. The moment it was removed the pain disapated in my hip and by the end of day 1 after removal 40% of the pain in my whole body was gone. Day 2 I could bend my knee to put socks on""",4.0,7
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""Does it&#039;s job but about 5 days in I&#039;m having extreme heart burn, chest and back pain. It&#039;s really painful, worst I&#039;ve ever had I thought about going to the hospital but I&#039;m drinking some warm tea trying to take deep breaths""",5.0,14
Doxycycline,Acne,"""tried a few other brands first, by had terrible nausea and couldn&#039;t hold them down - this is the only one i could tolerate and along with a topical that my doctor prescribed me, my acne really cleared up""",10.0,36
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I realized I had been with my partner on a very fertile day, about 14 days before my period was due.  I panicked and took Plan B about 20-24 hours later.  I was able to buy it at Rite Aid over the counter, which was a relief!  I took the pill and had no side effects until about the time my period was due, and then I got a migraine aura twice in a day.  Very scary, but I am prone to migraine auras when my hormones change.  I figured my period was very close, but it didn&#039;t come.  I had no other symptoms except maybe slight nausea.   Finally, 6 days later I started spotting and having cramps.  Hallelujah!  I&#039;ve never been happier to get my period.  It was 6 days late. So don&#039;t worry - this medication DOES work.""",9.0,30
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Aubra for one month and I felt that I should give my experience since I was scared to death to take it based on the reviews online.  So here it goes:  I am a 33 year old female who was not taking any form of BCP and I wanted to get on the pill because I had been having really annoying acne lately (not sure why) and also my periods had become heavy and bothersome.  Long story short, I decided to get on the pill and Planned Parenthood prescribed me Aubra.  One month later, my acne is completely cleared up, no new breakouts at all, my entire completion even looks clearer, I have absolutely no side effects WHATSOEVER, and my period is even much lighter than usual!  I don&#039;t know if I&#039;m lucky or what but try it out- I am glad I did""",9.0,22
Armodafinil,Hypersomnia,"""Significantly improved my quality of life with the only side effect being minor occasional headache.""",9.0,8
Spironolactone,Acne,"""Started breaking out at 21yrs, been dealing with cystic acne for 4 years. I&#039;m now 25 and been on Spiro100mg for 5 mths, best decision I ever made! I tried everything from topical creams, face wash, home remedies, was on other antibiotics that did not work! I did not want to take accutane because of the long term effects it has left some people with. Within 2 months being on Spiro I noticed a big difference! I have not experience yet any side effects and did not experience an initial breakout. My face is super clean, not perfect (redness) but acne free and I&#039;m more than fine with that. I&#039;m scared to discontinue spiro because it gave me my confidence back but I know eventually I have to discontinue and praying for the best. Nothing neg to say""",10.0,13
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""Took two tablets at 11 pm and woke up at 3 am with horrible cramps. The cramps lasted about ten minutes (felt like ten hours) before I finally had one of the worst BMs of my life. I was sweating, nauseous, and crying all while trying to finish going to the bathroom. After about 15 minutes, I&#039;m back in bed but I feel the cramps coming back and am scared that this will be forever. Pretty sure I know how the people on Oregon trail felt when they died of dysentery.""",4.0,5
VESIcare,Overactive Bladde,"""I am a 38 year old female diagnosed with MSK, Overactive Bladder and Stomach Ulcers. I&#039;ve been prescribed Vesicare and have been taking it for a few weeks. I have noticed that I&#039;m not getting up as much at night but I still sometimes have to run to the restroom during the day. My concerns after taking this med is I&#039;m not feeling like myself. And after reading the side effects I have noticed that I&#039;m experiencing everything listed literally. I&#039;m also afraid it may be interacting with my other meds. This medication is expensive also, don&#039;t think I should continue to use it especially since I&#039;ll have to take it for the remainder of my life. Continuing on my search for relief.""",3.0,31
Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin,Acne,"""This will make your skin COMPLETELY clear.""",10.0,18
Zonisamide,Migraine Prevention,"""I have used Zonegran for headaches only.  It is the only thing that seems to have lessened them somewhat, but I still have headaches and they affect me cognitively.  I&#039;m mentally slower, have word-finding problems, my memory is bad, and my attention is terrible.  I&#039;ve tried to go off it on occasion, but my headaches get absolutely awful, so I stay on it.""",6.0,92
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Endometriosis,"""I&#039;ve been on other BCs before so I knew it would take a few weeks to adjust.

Migraines: week 1 I had two migraines with auras. I have had migraines in the past, but never with auras and never this bad. I kept getting migraines and headaches until I cut out all caffeine.

Acne: I know every girl reacts differently to BC but honestly if anything my acne got worse. I didn&#039;t really have a problem before this pill, but now I notice a few pimples every day.

Pain: since I&#039;m not on my period on this pill the pain is &quot;lessened&quot; but not gone. Instead, it&#039;s almost constant.

Bleeding: I have been &quot;spotting&quot; every day for over 2 months. Lately I&#039;m getting rashes and a bad smell because of wearing liners every day.

For these reasons I&#039;m stopping.""",3.0,1
Fosfomycin,Bladder Infection,"""It&#039;s marvellous! With one dose cystitis is gone!! Only problem I can&#039;t find it in UK I buy mine in Italy, where I&#039;m from.""",10.0,58
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I love Belviq!  I had been exercising and eating healthy on my own and had lost 185 pounds! Well, my MS caught up with me and I wasn&#039;t able to exercise anymore!  60 pounds came back on in 8 months!  I decided to try Belviq and it has killed my appetite!  I have to force myself to eat even though I am back to exercising 5-6 times a week! When I eat, I am not reaching for cokes and junk food anymore.  I want water and fruit instead!""",10.0,24
Azacitidine,Myelodysplastic Syndrome,"""I was diagnosed with CMML approx 3years ago and treatment of Azacitidine started 17mths ago... It has stopped me from transformation to AML and I even self inject when oncology dept is closed... So once a month I do the subcutaneous injections.  My bloods are not too bad at all but once when I was off the azacitidine for five weeks, I was going downhill rapidly approaching AML... I was very lucky to be matched with an unrelated bone marrow donor and was supposed to have the transplant in December 2015 but because my heart is not so good (Atrial Fibrillation) there is concern about it standing up to the trauma of transplant... So I&#039;m really hoping that the azacitidine keeps on doing the business otherwise it may very well be my demise.""",9.0,16
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Ambien CR 12.5 works for me, but, for some reason I can&#039;t take the generic.  Negates my anti-depressant (doctor has tried me on different anit-depressants &amp; does it on all of them.)  Has anyone else had this problem?  Very weird.""",8.0,27
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I have been on Aveed for six month.5 weeks  After the 3rd shot I had blood work. My test levels are 400. Witch is pretty low. Before getting on Aveed.  I was on test cypionate.  2 injection per week of .5 ml each. My test level then where at 890 . Plus every time you get an injection you have to go to your doctor&#039;said office and stay under observation for 30 mn. So you get charge $35 for the shot and $50 for the injection. Cypionate with anastrozol for a month supply would only cost me $12.""",5.0,2
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,Constipation,"""This stuff is the real deal. It really clears you out. I had my gallbladder removed and was on pain meds, so I was unable to &quot;go&quot; for at least 5 days. I panicked because normally I poop 6-7 times a day. So I called the nurse scared. She suggested milk of magnesia. The bottle called for 2 tablespoons, but I felt so binded and plugged up that I chugged 3 tablespoons. And it began. 20 minutes after I drank it. It was like an explosion of chowder, every 10 minutes. I&#039;m glad it worked, no cramps, no pain, just extreme anal gushing and this happened every 10 minutes making it inconvenient and annoying but hey it had to be done. I got the berry flavored one and it was relatively tasty.""",9.0,50
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I had hives and an allergic reaction to Blisovi... it was substituted by my pharmacy after I was taking Lomedia which I enjoyed taking for two years.  
Three weeks into taking it, hives all over my stomach and somewhat on my arms.  My lips were swollen and dry.
I discontinued it and immediately had to be switched by my doctor.   I can&#039;t recommend this drug at all.""",1.0,4
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""It gets the job done. Tastes gross and I personally had a hard time keeping it down but I managed. It took about 2 hours for the first dose to kick in and I&#039;ve been going since. Took the 2nd dose an hour ago and almost clear!""",8.0,6
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I love this pill. I had sex when I was ovulating, there was a an issue with the condom and I took the pill 11 - 12 hours later. I was in an emotional hell waiting for my period. I cried and prayed I think like never before because I&#039;m not ready to have a child and I don&#039;t know if I ever will. I got my period  when due but it was lighter than usual and I was still worried. The next month, I had breast pain for some days and maybe some enlargement. Besides all the negative tests, I thought I was pregnant, finally I went to the Gyn and no, my uterus is empty and I am the happiest woman on earth. Maybe the pill helped me, or maybe I never got pregnant in the first place... but I recommend it anyway.""",10.0,0
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I am diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder, and took Lexapro for a few years for my depression. At first in helped, but then it stopped working. I am now on Cymbalta.""",6.0,8
Aviane,Birth Control,"""I tried taking Junel Fe for a month and it was bad. So I got switched to Aviane, a lower dosage. At first it made me lose my appetite, but on the second month no side effects at all, no weight gain, acne or mood swings.
I would recommend this birth control to anybody.""",10.0,3
Valsartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Diovan 80mg was prescribed to me. It did nothing for my blood pressure. I started on 160mg/12.5, this increased my BP from 140/90 to 160/107 and gave me serious side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, etc. My sister takes this medicine without any problems.""",1.0,50
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I have been on Brintellix for about 3 weeks now due to depression and anxiety. I have noticed increased energy, some nausea &amp; headaches (usually on an empty stomach), some loss of sleep, and nightmares. The worst of the nausea and headaches lasted for about the first 4 days and was infrequent usually for about 90 minutes after taking the pill (I take it at night now before bed).  Impressive improvement in the large emotional mood swings and anxiety I was experiencing was quick.  I have never taken anything before.  Brintellix has improved my symptoms and quality of life.  The benefits definitely outweigh any side effects I have experienced.""",9.0,15
Zanaflex,Muscle Spasm,"""Prescribed after 4th lumbar fusion fail.
Helps with sleeping in a painful condition""",6.0,70
Ulipristal,Emergency Contraception,"""more effective and much fewer unpleasant side-effects than the more common plan-b. However, only available with a prescription. free with my insurance!""",10.0,4
Aveeno,Dry Skin,"""I&#039;m currently battling a severe case of eczema and Aveeno Sensitive Skin has been the only thing to help soothe my skin. It doesn&#039;t last for long but I&#039;ve found that it works better than most other things I&#039;ve tried, including prescription medications.""",7.0,0
Crestor,High Cholesterol,"""Taking 2.5mg per day (that&#039;s half a 5mg pill). This much lowered my cholesterol from 248 to 193, and LDL from 168 to 125. Not perfect but good enough. Started out with 10mg a day that gave me muscle cramps and elevated Liver enzymes (AST and ALT). Doc had me try some other statins but they all had the same effect. So we lowered the Crestor dose until the side effects stopped. Works great and no noticeable side effects.""",9.0,182
Clorazepate,Anxiety,"""I have tried various medications for anxiety/social phobia over the past 16 years. I have been prescribed several different antidepressants but none of them fix the anxiety. My doctor prescribed clorazepate 3.75 mg 1x a day (at bedtime) after my mother passed away and my anxiety got worse and I could not sleep at night. This medicine plus an antidepressant works so much better than an antidepressant alone. When I moved out of state my new Dr. wanted to take me off clorazepate because she said it is addictive. More Drs. need to realize this drug is a lifesaver for those who cannot tolerate valium, klonopin, etc. Clorazepate causes no side effects and I have never needed a higher dose in 8 years.""",10.0,11
Prochlorperazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Worst experience ever!!! I had almost everyone&#039;s HORRIBLE side effects . Do not use this. I was given through an infusion with 50 mg benadryl and toradol. Never again!!!!""",1.0,9
Saxenda,Obesity,"""Update from previous post. started 9/28/15 at 320lb, today 277lb that&#039;s 43 pounds in 20 weeks. I am losing pretty steady at 1 to 2 pounds each week.  Using a needle was the hardest thing and that fear was over after the first few days. Food just doesn&#039;t appeal to me while on Saxenda. I am literally having to make myself eat. I am doing a low carb diet and started low impact (P90) workout. Good luck to you, this has been a good product for me. No side affects.""",10.0,55
Doxy 100,Acne,"""Doxy is amazing. If you stick to it for a while you will see results like you&#039;ve never dreamed of. My skin looks GREAT and people compliment it all of the time. I hope it stays like this when I finish the last pill in 3 days. I took 100mg 2x a day for 3 months. Only drawback is the horrible nausea and vomiting I experienced when I didn&#039;t take it after or with a meal.""",9.0,14
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Smoked for 45yrs tried everything out there including hypnotism nothing worked . Tried Champix Nov15 2016 some weird dreams the first week a bit of nausea also a headache now and then. Happy to say I have not smoked after setting a date, within two weeks of starting pills slowly reduced to 2 or 3 cigs per day then quit, took 2x 0.5mg pills per day for the month of December then stopped.
All good so far still once in a while get an urge, but one thing I read Or heard that I find helps get through the urge is, the need for a smoke lasts about 3 minutes on average so I find something to do, now Feb/1st smoke and Champix free.
Good luck""",10.0,20
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I was vomiting in the mornings, after using it for 6 months, I thought I had a bad sore throat, got antibiotics, seemed better, but always have this hoarse throat with a lump feeling, stopped trulicity and it went away. I won&#039;t take it anymore, metformin will be it.""",2.0,12
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I only wish I had started spironolactone sooner. It has completely stopped my hormonal cystic acne. I had suffered with large painful cysts about once monthly for the last few years (after ten acne-free years following Accutane in the 90s).

After starting spironolactone I did have one really major cyst come up right next to my nose which lasted a good week or so. It arose after approximately 4 weeks on the medicine (it was so large it could have had its own zip code). Since then I have been completely acne-free for about three months. Scars are finally beginning to fade. I&#039;m finally not facing that - &quot;oh God, is this the start of a cyst?&quot; trauma every month. I can plan my days without worry of my skin cycle. I am thrilled!""",10.0,54
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""I have had several back surgeries (neck broke) and this is the best medicine too help my condition. The spasms are so painful.""",8.0,20
Insulin aspart / insulin aspart protamine,"Diabetes, Type 1","""Very helpful""",10.0,0
Sildenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I found this drug to be just fine with no side effects. I&#039;m using a generic brand. Some people say that generic is different, but I cannot see a difference.""",8.0,9
Lurasidone,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Surprisingly great experience after two months, no side effects other than acid reflux, but taking with Zantac daily resolved that side effect. 30mg dose and take with Lithium. More energy, happier, able to function normally.""",10.0,6
Fentanyl Transdermal System,Chronic Pain,"""The brand that you get makes a huge difference. I can only find the Apotex  brand at the pharmacies within a 70 mile range(25mcg/hr). Some times these patches have very little or no effect on my pain.I am sure it is the lack of consistent medication on some of the patches because I have actually suffered through about 24 hours of no relief then take the patch off and try a new patch,my pain was better 5 minutes later.By each patch being so inconsistent, it can not possibly control my pain consistently.My friend uses Pac brand which she has her pharmacy order, and says they work fine.I will check reviews on different brands and try to have them ordered.""",6.0,9
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I am a 20 year old female. I have been taking 50mg Vyvanse for about 3 months or so. I started taking it during the summer and so my schedule of taking it was rather irregular which caused me to have insomnia and decrease my appetite. I have started school now and it works wonders. I am able to concentrate in class and I have motivation to actually do my homework. I even wish I were in school longer..strange I know. I have experienced the side effects from it, more recently though. I have noticed my heart will race for no real reason, I have become more irritable and on edge (although I&#039;m pretty sure I was like that before), and I tend to get kind of agitated at very minuscule things.""",6.0,19
Levaquin,Pneumonia,"""I was diagnosed with pneumonia and was given levaquin 750 mg for 10 days. I&#039;m on day 6 and everyday I get fever, shivers and chills not to mention the extremely bad headaches!!I&#039;m going to let levaquin go !! I am going to throw the rest of the pills. I have no idea how do they prescribe it!""",1.0,1
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I have been taking this birth control pill since November 2010. Best pill yet. I&#039;ve taken a few others. I even tried the Depo shot and that&#039;s what caused my irregular period. I guess you stop bleeding after the 3rd shot, and each shot lasted for 3 months. Now I rely on pills to keep my cycle regular. Anyways so that&#039;s why I say this pill is the best for me, everyone is different. I don&#039;t have mood swings anymore, don&#039;t break out, my sex drive actually increased, my libido is sky high, my boyfriend can&#039;t even keep up. But no growth in the breasts. Sometimes they get a little tender, not to crazy.""",10.0,8
Bactrim,Bacterial Infection,"""For a few days I had what I thought was a pimple in the opening of my right nostril. Finally I softened it with warm water and it popped. BIG MISTAKE! DONT DO IT!
Within a day the right nostril was reddish purple and swollen, my cheek bones hurt, my upper gums were enflamed, even my teeth hurt. There were now 3 more in my nose. I went to urgent care and Dr said it was cellulitis/staph infection, put me on Bactrim (2x&#039;s a day/10days) and topical (Mupirocin 2%) that can be used in nose even though it says not for internal use: mouth, nose, ears. 
This is my 5th dose, btwn day 2&amp;3. Still in a lot of pain but original &quot;pimple&quot; seems to have a brownish coloring possibly on the way to scabbing
Definitely headache provoking, taking with Tylenol.""",6.0,1
Telmisartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I&#039;ve tried pretty much all of the usual medications to manage my blood pressure since being diagnosed with malignant hypertension (200/130) about three years ago, and none of them did more than just take the edge off and caused new and &quot;interesting&quot; side effects. My Dr. suggested Micardis about four months ago, and my blood pressure has been consistently 100-110/60-70 ever since. No side effects.""",10.0,35
Empagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve started jardiance 25mg 3 days ago first day I was going to the toilet every 45 mins, second day just over an hour. My sugar levels have gone down plus I&#039;ve lost 2lb in 3  days ..no side effects yet fingers crossed..""",9.0,36
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""Tamiflu rocks! Had horrible chills, headache, cough, body aches, and temperatures over 101.  Took my first pill on the second day of the flu and was 60% better the following morning and feeling almost normal by that afternoon.  No side effects that I could tell.  I had a flu shot but got it anyway.  Just my luck.""",10.0,51
Neurontin,ibromyalgia,"""I&#039;ve only been on it for about 1 month.  They have increased my dosage and I have noticed a change for the better.""",7.0,52
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""I was on the lowest dose of Effexor XR and loved how I felt -- it just took the edge off of everything and made me less irritable and more easygoing.  What I didn&#039;t like is the 40lb weight gain and increased blood pressure that came with it.  My blood pressure went back to normal when I quit taking it, but getting the weight off is a real struggle.  I&#039;m doing Weight Watchers AND working with a trainer twice a week (plus doing cardio on other days) and the weight is coming off slowly.  Before Effexor, I could easily drop 10lbs doing Weight Watchers only.  So, yeah, I think it killed my metabolism.  Although I really liked how I felt and functioned, I wouldn&#039;t have taken it if I&#039;d known about the [seemingly permanent] weight gain.""",5.0,18
Lithium,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Suicidal thoughts and cutting/burning (Self-harming) was almost nonexistent.""",9.0,27
Premarin,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I have just started taking Premarin and I must say, the night sweats are gone along with the irritability. I have so much more energy then I know what to do with and my libido is back!""",10.0,134
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""I&#039;m no health guru by any means, however I caught my flu symptoms early on at day one &amp; tried to avoid going to the doctor. By day two I had been vomiting and experienced a hellish fever.I went to the doctor and was prescribed Tamiflu. The dosing stated I take two pills per day for five days. I pretty much googled home health remedies for the flu. And it all worked out along with Tamiflu. I took one pill in the morning after eating (atleast 10min later), kept myself well hydrated with water, orange juice &amp; ginger ale. I also made sure my protein intake was atleast 16grams. I took the second pill in the late evening after eating dinner &amp; drinking a full glass of water. So here I am of night three with the flu &amp; I feel great! I can breathe!""",10.0,6
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""Been on Contrave for 30 days. I was 283 at 5&#039;7 but now 272. Am disappointed b/c I did a 180 degree change on my diet, exercised daily and only lost 11 pounds in 30 days. I am going in the right direction. I didn&#039;t have the constipation or nausea. I am pretty &quot;foggy&quot; still. But I have thyroid issues and have an appt. for that on the 23rd of February and hoping to get regulated and maybe I&#039;ll have more success at losing weight. I&#039;m not giving up though!""",9.0,23
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have felt sick ever since I started this med as if I have 24 hour flu bug, yet it won&#039;t pass? Any suggestions? I&#039;m desperate for help I hate to quit on this since it was so costly.""",5.0,8
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m blown away by the bad reviews. However I fully believe every birth control affects people differently. This pill changed my life. I&#039;ve had bad endo since I was 13. I&#039;m 32 now. Bleeding to the point of not being able to leave the house and pain to the point a bottle of vodka was the only fix. Since I started this pill 2 years ago I haven&#039;t had a single period. No cramps! I still bloat near the end of my pack but not bad at all. No acne. Only negative side affect I think is slight unusual nausea but coming from awful endometriosis, it seriously doesn&#039;t even bug me. When I started it took a month for break through bleeding to stop. Body had to get used to it.""",10.0,6
Methylphenidate,Narcolepsy,"""I have taken this medication for over 5 years to help me stay awake due to a narcolepsy diagnosis.  The drug is very effective and I have not become addicted in anyway although I have developed a tolerance to the medication and have had to increase my dosage to now the highest amount available and now will most likely have to change to another medication.  The side effects have also increased including mood swings and and feelings of depression when the drug wears off and now I am convinced that it is time to switch medications.  Even with these increased side effects, without this drug I wouldn&#039;t have been able to function as a normal human being and I am now nervous that I won&#039;t be able to find another medication that was this effective.""",9.0,92
Dificid,Clostridial Infection,"""Developed a severe stomachache six days after starting so stopped taking pending call to my doctor. Feels like a severe cramp.""",8.0,8
Tylenol with Codeine #3,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been on different types of medication for pain even Tylenol 3 and that still don&#039;t do anything""",1.0,6
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I have C-PTSD and have had terrible insomnia since I was 12 years old (I&#039;m now 28), and Trazodone has been a true life saver for me.  It&#039;s hard to cope with the PTSD-related flashbacks and anxiety in general, but everything was a million times worse when I could not sleep.  I&#039;ve been taking trazodone for about 3 years now and I am still amazed at what it feels like to actually sleep through the night and wake up feeling well rested and clearheaded.  I&#039;d been on dozens of other drugs and this is the only one that helped me to sleep and it makes me feel able to cope with the rest of my problems.  It has been a miracle drug for me.""",10.0,79
Thyroid desiccated,Underactive Thyroid,"""Felt terrible on synthetic t4. Switched to Dessicated and instantly improved.
Now I would like to try LDN to see if it can normalise my immune system (reduce antibodies),  instead of bandaiding the problem.  I fear I will have to battle with the Doctors and Endocrine again about what I think might be best for me. Worth a shot I think.""",8.0,17
Elavil,Depression,"""I have been on Elavil for depression for 20 years. I did have some problem with not remembering that I had told someone something already. This has gotten better as I made a conscious effort to remember things. I still have some problems with memory in forgetting where I put things. The best thing that happened is I have not had a headache in 20 years. I used to have bad headaches 2-3 times a week so this has been well worth putting up with side-effects.""",10.0,102
Gabapentin,Insomnia,"""I have been using 150 mg of trazodone together with 300 mg of gabapentin. Able to sleep most of the time straight through for 6-7 hours with little after effects next day. After suffering with chronic insomnia for over 40 years this is pretty good. Helping me to get off of regular use of ambien and xanax.""",8.0,35
Acetaminophen / propoxyphene,Osteoarthritis,"""It helps the pain a little but not a lot. It does make me drowsy after a while though.""",4.0,3
Sertraline,Depression,"""Im 22 on Day 5 of 25mg Zoloft.  tried Prozac before and it made me feel numb kind of zombie like.  Zoloft is helping my mood, but I cant sleep at all, if I do manage to fall asleep I wake up an hour later.  I clench my teeth and constantly need to move my legs at night.  feel slightly confused at times. im hoping these side effects go away""",7.0,17
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I first tried the shot a few years ago. I only got one shot. For the very first time it lasted three months so did my period so I stopped. I now have a son and I went back to the Depo shot and my body has seemed to work with it now .. I talked with my doctor and she said that very common and to just go through with the 2nd and 3rd shot. Now I have no period and I don&#039;t have to remember to take a pill ... please give it another try""",9.0,40
Silodosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Having trouble emptying bladder so doc gave Rapaflo samples. Increased flow within days, but still difficulty emptying completely. No ejaculate at all, but orgasim still there.  Will stop Rapaflo regimen and try disposable caths for awhile.""",4.0,21
Podophyllum resin,Human Papilloma Virus,"""This is a very good content displayed here. When it comes to podophyllum its effect is as bad as it is good. There are a lot of measures to be taken for application of this medicine. if you read this article, then you would be well aware of this medicine. By the way, this gave me a lot of information. Hope it will Help others a lot.""",7.0,3
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Helped with my cramping and had no spotting but gave me large cystic acne. It took me several months before I realized desogen was the cause of the acne but once I stopped taking it, it went away.""",4.0,3
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""After trying just about every other medicine out there, this has, by far, been the most effective from an emotional, cognitive, and mental standpoint; however, I am sad to say that I have made the decision to discontinue due to weight gain (15 pounds-ish).  I gained weight when I first started the medication at 5mg (also had a severe rash on my stomach), with the weight-gain increasing almost immediately after jumping up to 10 mg.  The weight gain is the only reason that I am discontinuing.  (Some FYI&#039;s.  I must take this medicine with food or I will be sick.  I also take it right before bed as it makes me tired, and also take Lamictal, Trazadone, Buspar, and Ritalin).""",8.0,35
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""The only thing that has ever worked for my anxiety. It&#039;s so expensive, even with insurance, but I&#039;d never try anything else.""",10.0,15
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""Latuda is the fastest acting drug for bipolar depression I&#039;ve experienced, without side effects. I was frankly dubious about ever finding anything that would work. Dr. prescribed it as an add on to Lamictal, which is a slow-acting drug. I took Latuda at 5 PM and the next day I was feeling noticeably better. On my 3rd day and I feel better than yesterday. If all goes well, this could be a miracle drug for me, even though it&#039;s too soon to know. It&#039;s been months after a mania episode that I&#039;ve wind-down to a depressed state, that is not severe but has been constant, where I can&#039;t even remember the path to a thought pattern that isn&#039;t guilty, hopeless, or without pleasure. I&#039;ve regained a peace of mind required to get therapeutic learned skills""",10.0,44
Vistaril,Anxiety,"""I have anxiety/panic attacks. Was using Ativan and it was great. Calmed me immediately, didn&#039;t make me drowsy or put of it but psychiatrist told me some people&#039;s depression gets worse. Mine didn&#039;t but she made me switch to Vistaril which does nothing for me. I&#039;ve tried taking several at a time and still doesn&#039;t help. I really wish I could go back to Ativan. Hopefully next appointment she&#039;ll let me. I cannot stand feeling like I&#039;m having a heart attack anymore!""",1.0,50
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""It worked good for 4 years, 20mg Lisinopril, then the doctor added 50mg Metoprolol twice a day. I&#039;ve had the wheezing and slight cough and it raised my blood sugar a few points, but the worst side effect of all is the runny nose. As a single guy in his 50&#039;s it&#039;s quite a challenge to go out to met women with your nose in a constant drip. But it works, has less side effects than others.""",9.0,53
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I went back on the pill in the fall of 2016, I didn&#039;t experience any nausea like I did with previous pills which was great. Then 3 months later my pill was switched to Lutera, and my pharmacist told me it was the same thing I was taking just different packaging. I then started getting UTIs (which i never had before), severe anxiety, and hair loss( clumps were coming out in the shower!), and spotted a week before my period. I had no idea what was happening and the doctors I went to were of no help. Finally after a few months I went off Lutera to see if it was the culprit. All those symptoms went away after a couple weeks.""",1.0,6
Paroxetine,Depression,"""I have been on Paroxetine for a month now and I can say it has helped my depression and anxiety a lot. It stopped all of my suicidal and unhappy thoughts. The only negative thing I have to say is it causes me to have headaches.""",6.0,2
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""It is a real shame that the oxycontin ER has been reformulated. I started taking 40 mg 3 times a day 5 years ago after having to quit my job after 45 years of service and going on disability. It gave me so much relief that I was able to do things I was unable to do for a very long time. After the reformulation I went through real bad withdrawals because the medication was no longer as effective as it had been. I finally got through that and now I am struggling with all of the problems I had before I started taking it. I&#039;m still taking it but I am suffering with severe fatigue and can barely get out of the bed in the morning and have very little energy. I can no longer work in my garden or walk my dogs &amp; have to learn to live this way again!""",10.0,184
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I used Monistat 1 on Friday night right before bed and it&#039;s Monday evening and my vagina still feels like it is on fire. I was in so much pain last night that I woke up in the middle of the night and woke my fianc&eacute; up and we made an ice pack for my vagina. I went to urgent care this morning and they gave me a prescription and I&#039;m keeping my fingers crossed that the antibiotics kick in soon and that my reaction to the Monistat 1 ends. The PA who saw me today told me that if I have another yeast infection that I should use the 7 day treatment, but honestly I would just call my doctor or go to urgent care instead of taking Monistat. I wrote this review because I would never want anyone to experience the pain that I have experienced from this.""",1.0,3
Risperidone,Schizophrenia,"""I was 21 years old when I took Risperdal. 3 months later I had weight gain and uncontrolled full body tremor. I was in hospital then. It was an extrapyramidal side effects to me. My doctor gave me Seroquel XR and I felt myself much better, but I have side effects too.""",1.0,9
Wellbutrin XL,Depression,"""Before being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, I was on this antidepressant, along with Zoloft.  It gave me manic symptoms, so beware for those who may have undiagnosed Bipolar.  Plus, on 300 mg, I felt terrible, as if I was sped up.  Physically, it made my heart race and caused agitation.   Lowering the dose to 150 mg was better physically (before being diagnosed by Bipolar, but then I was taken off of it completely).  Whether on 150mg or 300 mg, I noticed insomnia.  I have also heard other people say this who aren&#039;t Bipolar, although I&#039;m sure for some, this works wonders.""",2.0,27
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""Xanax for panic attacks saved my life. I had developed agoraphobia after 9 months or so of severe panic. I was prescribed Xanax for occasional use by a very smart doctor and just knowing I had them to rely on if I needed them was enough to end the cycle of panic. If you panic, they work quickly to end the attack. I know that people have trouble with withdrawal if they&#039;re used for too long. I did my best to breathe through the attacks and fend them off myself, but when I couldn&#039;t Xanax was a savior.""",10.0,9
Xulane,Birth Control,"""This is the first and last time I ever use this birth control. I chose it because of the comodity of only replacing it once a week but I have to say that as soon as I applied the patch I started feeling anxiety, my arm felt sore where the patch was, I could not fall asleep. It was horrible, I decided to rip it off and guess what it took me less than 10 minutes to fall asleep. Whether it&#039;s effective or not I can&#039;t say I only used it for a day""",1.0,4
Dasatinib,Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia,"""Was on Gleevec for two years and BCR-ABL would not come down below 20%.  Months after starting Sprycel BCR-ABL undetectable.  I have  been on Sprycel for 7 months now and so far great. Blood counts all look good.""",10.0,24
Roxicodone,Pain,"""Very good medicine for pain and doesn&#039;t have Tylenol in it.""",10.0,26
Adipex-P,Obesity,"""Really good.""",8.0,7
Linaclotide,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Dr precribed Linzess 290 for a 108 lb woman! 
Took it apart and lowered the dosage the first time and had horrible diarrhea, took it again with an even lower dose to see if that would help...now I have lower intestinal burning and pain???
Lower back and pelvic area are on fire? ??
Anyone else experience this!
(Apparently I can&#039;t do Linzess )""",1.0,16
Acanya,Acne,"""I had never really suffered from constant acne, until I got on birth control which pretty much turned my face into a cystic acne infestation. I was torn apart, troubled, and with no self confidence. I started wearing hats everywhere I went, spent hundreds on facials and makeup, till I drew the line and finally decided to go to the dermatologist. She prescribed to me Acanya in the morning along with Ziana for the evening. I have to say the results are miraculous, I&#039;ve been on it for about three weeks and my face has completely cleared off. I do not have one zit, only acne marks that will hopefully go away with time. I also started Solodyn 105 mgs four days ago, taking one tablet everyday before bed and I feel like that is what has made my cystic acne disappear.""",10.0,8
Denosumab,Osteoporosis,"""one shot in march 2016 and  have experienced the worst seven months of my life, begun with a headache so bad i had an MRI three weeks after the shot another two weeks before the headache stopped then the infections started ear ,bladder ,kidneys and chest it has been a living hell ,cost a fortune and i cant even translate the pain and suffering, it would take a book that no one wants to read and its not done with me after seven months have a chest infection now that i can not get rid of ,worst experience of my life !!!""",1.0,146
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""Tried this medication for prevention of migraines. I developed severe numbness in my hands and feet and unrelenting pain in my arms. I also had huge problems thinking at a normal speed. Took it for 3 months thinking well I&#039;ll adapt and the side effects will lessen or go away. Nope. Didn&#039;t help decrease the frequency of my migraines either. I was very surprised at the side effects as I usually don&#039;t have any sensitivities to medicines. Hope your experience is better.""",1.0,21
Cephalexin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""Wow. Cleared up a very nasty post-surgery infection. 0 side effects. As others have said, I think you see more negative posts than positive, because those of us without complications are lucky to move forward. Best wishes to everyone with their issues.""",10.0,38
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I have had the Mirena for almost 2 years now and it is wonderful. Going in, it was a little uncomfortable, like a pinching feeling, had cramps for the rest of the afternoon and then I was fine. I have had no problems with it and I love love love Mirena. I am not excited for it to come back out though..seems like it will be painful.""",10.0,0
Keppra,,"""Been on Keppra since 12-2008 after having my first and hopefully last seizure in my sleep. It was horrible I hear. I was hospitalized for a week not knowing what happened or where I was for 3 days. The doctor said it was just a bad seizure. So far after being on Keppra I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s to soon to tell if it&#039;s working or not but I will continue to take it (very mild side effects).""",10.0,7
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I have been taking Lexapro 10mg for 4 months for anxiety and panic attack disorder with mild OCD. The panic attacks went away completely and my anxiety was lessened. I am no longer walking around with a constant lump in my stomach and I feel stable. I had chest pains from the anxiety and they also went away after a month on Lexapro. If you experience side effects in the beginning please try to stick it out it is worth it. I had some side effects (restlessness, insomnia, worsening of panic episodes, dry mouth and sweating) but they went away after 4 weeks. The only bad thing about Lexapro is the weight gain. I gained 12 lbs in 2 months. Recently I had to up my dose to 15mg, when my dad died and I started feeling anxious again. Good luck all.""",9.0,38
Humira,Psoriasis,"""I have been a sufferer of Psoriasis since I was born. Since then I have used so many treatments over the past 20 years but none has worked as well as Humira! Within 6 weeks my Psoriasis was clearing up and my skin in general is so soft. 
It is quite painful to administer but its just a stinging sensation and you only have to do it once a fortnight- so it&#039;s worth it! 
Recently, I&#039;ve had a few patches come back but I&#039;ve been under a lot of stress at work so that&#039;s understandable.
I&#039;ve had one or two side effects but nothing major. I&#039;ve been getting tired quite a lot and I&#039;ve been getting quite bad spots on my face but it&#039;s nothing unbearable. 

I don&#039;t have to pay for Humira as I am taking it for research purposes.""",9.0,42
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""For everyone wanting to get theirs out, I was on the same boat for a while. I got it inserted in November 2015 and I had two THREE WEEK long periods in November and January that were horrible. I was really planning on getting it out once the 3 month trial period was up, but now it&#039;s the end of March and I haven&#039;t had a period, spotting, or any side effects since then. Doctors know what they are talking about when they say wait at least 3 months before you get it taken out. My advice for anyone suffering right now is to wait&ndash;especially if you were on a different type of birth control before&ndash;because once your body gets used to the different hormones, your period might stop!""",9.0,7
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""Helped back but may be giving me horrible headaches""",6.0,18
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""Started with awful upset stomach, but that&#039;s now passed and we&#039;ve progressed to a constant nagging headache that painkillers won&#039;t touch. Also feeling shaky with it, physically gittery- but these are all common symptoms so I&#039;m sticking with it as in the long run these symptoms will fade. I&#039;m on 20mg daily, my appetite has vanished so forcing myself to eat. Sleep is disturbed by weird dreams and general restlessness. So overall feeling exhausted. Sticking with it, feeling positive that once my body adapts I will feel the effects!""",8.0,18
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I&#039;m male, 59, suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. It took a month for this medicine to kick in.  STICK WITH IT. I sweated like anything at night for the first 3 weeks but that stopped. I wake up briefly at 3:00 or 4:00 am (A side effect) BUT it is totally worth it. Previously I had knots, big suckers, in my stomach for nearly a year. I used to worry and then look for things to worry about and then initiate my flow chart of worry. No more. A positive side effect is Lexapro. Can also impact/stop obsessive compulsive disorder behaviors too (like counting this and counting that) I also was under-weight forever and have gained weight. A negative is a diminished ability to ejaculate - but again -so what.""",10.0,38
Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine,Nasal Congestion,"""I am suffering greatly since Drixoral is no longer available.  I have used it since it became available without prescription.  It is the only thing that worked for me and my allergies. I am so miserable now it is not good.  Nothing else comes close to doing what Drixoral did for me.  Can&#039;t believe it is not being made any more. """,10.0,16
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""THE WORST. I had tried Monistat 3 days and it worked perfectly fine. I tried Monistat 1 and I had the worst reaction EVER. I was so swollen I couldn&#039;t even bend down to pick up anything. Stuck in bed for 12 hours when I was perfectly functioning (with some mild  discomfort) before. Also, the calming cream didn&#039;t work AT ALL. 

NOT worth it. And I never write reviews.""",1.0,0
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got my IUD put in almost 6 months ago. Not going to lie, getting it in was really uncomfortable, however after the first day, the pain got less and less. I&#039;m 22 without kids, so my cervix has never been dilated (this is why it was it hurt more than usual).

After the first two months I noticed my skin was breaking out a bit on my back and chest - however I had just come off the pill so i&#039;m not sure if that was what caused it, or if my hormones were just all over the place. The months that followed I stopped getting my period altogether, this has been great! 

Sometimes I think I can feel pressure inside, where the IUD would be, but I can&#039;t be sure. I think the most important is to not to get inside your head. Just listen to you!""",10.0,9
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I have had chronic insomnia for over 25 years and have tried every sleeping pill, antidepressant, 4 sleep studies and nothing has worked.  I decided to try 25 mg of Seroquel and am finally getting some good sleep!  I have to keep good sleep habits to make sure I get the benefit of this medication though.  I feel renewed!""",10.0,39
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""My first two months on it were not really good - I had constant spotting since 2 weeks from start, and I was quite moody and sensitive. Only good thing was my acne cleared up. Then I missed one pill on accident and got full blown period in 2days and I was like - nope, that&#039;s it, I give up, but my obgyn told me &quot;try to finish the box and then if it continues the same with 2nd box we can try something else&quot; and boy, am I glad I did. After that &quot;period&quot; spotting never returned, box is finished, moodiness is gone, skin still clear and my scheduled period was completely painless for first time in my life. So I&#039;m super happy with it now.""",9.0,3
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve been on Victoza for 4 days and its been great. I have type 2 uncontrolled diabetes. I&#039;ve had no side effects at all. I&#039;ve lost 4 lbs. and feel really good. My sugar levels are under 140, 2 hours after a meal which is awesome. Appetite is completely gone but I make myself eat a small meal 3 times a day. I started with 0.6mg and on 4th day increased to 1.2mg. Still no side effects. I recommend this med for people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Oh and for people who are afraid of needles...don&#039;t be. The needle is so thin that you can;t even feel it. I hate needles and I don&#039;t mind injecting Victoza at all.""",10.0,71
Trazodone,Sedation,"""I was prescribed trazodone 50mg while I was inpatient at the hospital. That was pretty much the best sleep aid I&#039;ve ever taken apart from Nyquil, which I only take while I need cold relief too (and by the way, I&#039;ve taken Benadryl for myself as a sleep aid. It&#039;s the exact same active ingredient as the stuff Nyquil makes and markets as a sleep aid. (Source: being obsessive over checking medicine labels). However! Do not ever tell your doctor what to prescribe you. Worked well for me for insomnia (co-morbids are anxiety and depression, post traumatic stress disorder. """,9.0,75
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""So, I can&#039;t say how well this actually works because I was trying it out to balance my hormones and make some gut problems less painful. However, I&#039;ve been on it 4 days and just have been feeling cramping and bloating. That has made my gut issue worse. If you don&#039;t have gut issues already, this may work for you!""",5.0,5
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""The suppositories work for me like magic. I usually have really bad constipation or so I thought until I discovered bisacodyl which was recommended by my sister-in-law. Once I insert it, maximum 10 to 15 mins later everything gets flushed out with no hassle and no horrible side effects. Its a winner and I definitely recommend it.""",10.0,5
Diphenhydramine,Motion Sickness,"""I use benedryl for motion sickness and it does work. I can never remember the car ride, due to being asleep. I love it.""",9.0,17
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve had severe panic/anxiety disorder for 15  years. Was prescribed Xanax 1mg 3xday for 15  yrs. It worked for panic attacks, but not for constant anxiety. Psychiatrist prescribed Klonopin 3 months ago, 1mg 2 x day. It has been the best medicine I&#039;ve taken for the daily anxiety, but does not stop panic attacks. Talked to him about increasing to 3 x day and he refused to listen! I&#039;m stuck with 2xday. It is the best medicine I&#039;ve taken because lasts about 6-7 hours. I&#039;ve been participating in life again, but anxiety is still ever-present. I wouldn&#039;t have to take Xanax for panic attacks if my dosage were increased to 3 x day, but he prefers to prescribe 15 Xanax/month on top of Klonopin rather than stick with Klonopin alone. Overall great medicine.""",7.0,20
Aleve,Pain,"""I took 2 Aleve after spending a sleepless night with terrible shoulder pain.  It starting working within 30 minutes.  Within 1 hour, I could rotate my arm in all directions.  Pain relief lasted a good 24 to 28 hours before the pain came back.  This is a wonderful product!""",10.0,44
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had it implanted August 2015 and at first I bled for two or three straight months. Now, I get two periods a month. I can&#039;t wait to get it removed. I also get extreme mood swings from the amount of hormones. It may work for some but definitely talk to your doctor.""",3.0,3
OsmoPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""After about the third set of 4 pills each followed by 8oz of water I had projectile vomiting. I was so sick and in so much pain. I thought it was going to be a great alternative to the liquid prep which I can not tolerate at all. Now a week later and I am still having bloating, stomach cramps, black bowel movements, weight gain and very swollen ankles (which is something I have never suffered from). I also did not take the last set of 4 pills and had to give myself a fleets enema to complete the prep. I noticed afterward however that it says to use caution if taking lisinopril  and oxycodone so perhaps that is why I had such a difficult time.""",1.0,10
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I am coming up on my 10 year anniversary. I took chantix for the 3 months, I could not be happier. I picked my quit date 8/23 and quit 8/20, 3 days early. The only problem I had was sleeping. I worked thru it, I knew it was my only hope to quit. Thank you chantix """,10.0,9
Microgestin Fe 1.5 / 30,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""WORST BC PILL EVER!!! First two weeks went great no side effects but third week was terrible! This pill made me super bloated and constipated. It really messed my stomach up it&#039;s so uncomfortable. Will never take this again.""",1.0,1
Armour Thyroid,Hashimoto's disease,"""I went to see an endocrinologist after my daughter told me that a co-worker of hers was hypothyroid and lost a ton of weight taking Armour.  My endo told me that I had Hashimoto&#039;s and the best thing was for me to switch to Armour from Synthroid which was really what I was hoping to hear. I was so hopeful that this was finally going to be my ticket to a thinner me! :0\

During the course of 6 months I gained 20 pounds. My dosage was increased nearly every time I visited the doctor and with each increase in dosage came an increase in my weight. I went back to my primary care physician and told her my story and she put me back on Synthroid and the scales are finally moving in the other direction.""",1.0,18
Celexa,Depression,"""Initially, Celexa seemed to be a drug designed for me.  The abysmal lows and occasional glimpses of normality eventually gave way to an emotional state that was calm with no anxiety.  On the other hand, there were no highs just the flatline sense of calm. From the beginning un try il about the 2 year mark my serenity became so overwhelming  that paying bills, house cleaning, checking the oil, getting to work on time, making and going to doctor appointments and a dozen other aspects of daily life all became unimportant.  Nothing disturbed me, overdue notices, collection calls,  etc.  This went on for about two years until I reached the height of serenity and then began an ugly, violent, self-destructive and ultimately suicidal state of mind.""",2.0,48
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been suffering from major depression since I was a teen. I&#039;ve had issues with panic attacks, severe anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and just about everything else. For years I&#039;ve been on Lexapro because it&#039;s the only medication that would work for me. The side effects of Lexapro however were horrendous! The side effects outweighed the benefits. After a few months of discussing it, my doc switched me to Brintellix. I have done a 180! I feel so much better that it scares me! I haven&#039;t felt this good in so long that I forget how to act. I&#039;d say it&#039;s a miracle., but I know it&#039;s no miracle.. it&#039;s science! After a lifetime of depression, I&#039;m excited for the future.""",10.0,317
Methadone,Opiate Withdrawal,"""I was a heroin addict for 3 horrible years and recently joined a methadone clinic. This was the best decision that I have ever made. I have been there for 3 months now and it saved my life. I started on 30mgs of methadone and I am on 95mgs now and feel wonderful like a new person. This is the best step that I have made in the past 3 years. If I can do this anyone with a drug problem can do it. I wish everyone out there like me the best of luck. """,10.0,24
Naproxen,Pain,"""I have siaticia from lower lumbar to right leg all way down . been taken this just today and I can safely say it&#039;s the bees knees.  Totally fine to take and works a treat.""",10.0,8
Axiron,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I am a 50 year old male and pre-Axiron, testosterone tested out at 323 in the morning.  I was feeling tired, sluggish, no sex drive and falling asleep in the early evening.  I started using 60 mg a day of Axiron.  I noticed a huge increase in energy and increased libido during the first two days.  Day three I could feel the effects of Axiron tapering off and I returned to feeling tired and sluggish.  After one month of using Axiron, a morning test of my testosterone tested out at 257.  Axiron dosage was just increased to 90 mg a day.  I am not sure why Axiron would work initially and then stop working.  I will give the 90 mg a day of Axiron a try for another month and have my testosterone re-tested.""",2.0,21
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""A truly great medicine, pardon the pun! Helped me lower my blood sugar numbers immensely.  Insurance doesn&#039;t cover it, so won&#039;t be on it long, but it has made a huge difference in my quality of life.  My GP hooked me up with samples otherwise I wouldn&#039;t have been able to afford it.""",9.0,16
Pregabalin,Neuralgia,"""Works well for pain.""",8.0,44
Cobicistat / darunavir,HIV Infection,"""I switched from epzicom,rayataz,norvir, to epzicom,prezcobix. So far i got itchy rash on my arm my viral load has gone up. gives me insomnia swollen legs , back pain , realy bad insomnia . i would not recomend this to anyone . the original reg i was on just gave me insomnia so i am going to switch back and hope my viral load goes back down.""",1.0,4
Divalproex sodium,Migraine Prevention,"""After years of migraines which continued to get worse. I was getting them almost everyday, and ending up in the ER several times Depakote has come to the rescue. I tried Neurontin, and Topamax both did nothing. It&#039;s been several weeks and no headache...what a relief this has been for me. I am praying this continues to work.""",8.0,42
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""they call these muscle relaxers they don&#039;t do that for me. all these pills are to me is a sleeping pill that&#039;s all they help me with so I only take one at night so i can get some sleep""",1.0,7
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I have been taking Lyrica for about 2 years. I couldn&#039;t face life without it. I take 200mg x2 a day. I have managed to cut my pain meds down. I am still tired but that will come with conditioning my body again. I have intensive physio therapy twice a year and have founf improvements after each session. I have gained about 30lbs but part of that is due to inactivity. 
Only downside is that if I miss a dose I feel dreadful.""",8.0,64
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""This is a miracle for me. I have experienced abrupt withdrawal, but that was my fault and all that happened was my vision was extremely blurred and I was in bed a few days. Do not drink with this medication, take it AS needed instead of all the time, then you won&#039;t have withdrawals if you forget to take it. I don&#039;t understand why this old trusted medication isn&#039;t prescribed more often, it never produced &quot;euphoria&quot; or anything like that for me or anyone I know on it - but it&#039;s dangerous with alcohol I guess and so many people drink. I&#039;ve been on 6mg a day - which I found way too much and went down to 2mg on my own.""",9.0,88
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on chateal for around 6 months now, I was originally taking lzya which wasn&#039;t working out for me with abnormal bleeding, but since taking chateal I&#039;ve had no issues. I think it&#039;s very effective as a birth control, no weight gain, I don&#039;t think it&#039;s effected my mood at all either, sex drive is fine, and Its even pretty good with controlling acne, I&#039;m pretty happy with it and like it a lot more than what I was taking before""",10.0,4
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started Phentermine 37.5 along with B-12 shot on December 31, 2014 @ 294.6lbs as of January 23, 2015 I weigh 278.6 down 16lbs in 3 weeks. This is the truth. Highly recommend to whoever need that extra push to get summer time fine. Will update April 2015. Good Luck Everyone!""",10.0,97
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Well, I had the Merena for over 2 years, and the great thing about it is that I never had a period and I didn&#039;t have to worry about getting pregnant. The worse part was is that I had a terrible, terrible odor constantly, I&#039;m the type of person who showers daily, and it was embarrassing. Also, I was never in the &quot;mood&quot; to have sex.  So I decided to get it removed and it has been over 6 months now and I have had absolutely no odor and my &quot;mood&quot; toward sex has changed a lot, for the better. Everyone is different and it is pretty much a see and try for yourself kind of thing.""",4.0,3
Doxycycline,Acne,"""My son&#039;s doctor added this to Duac.  It cleared everything up.  My son had trouble spreading the Duac (fine motor problems) and what the Duac didn&#039;t reach, the Doryx did.""",9.0,10
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Sooo I&#039;m unwillingly pretty prone to YI&#039;s and didn&#039;t have the option of going to the doc for a prescription so I bought this one day tioconazole treatment and not having used this specific treatment looked up the reviews after I just used the application and was about to freak out as I&#039;ve been laying here with my legs up to be thorough but thank God I saw not everyone had a bad experience and I&#039;m not having any problems..to the people who have it says on the info right on the back that if having more serious and specific symptoms (which are on the box as well) to consult a doctor FIRST.  That being said I&#039;m feeling fine and having no problems.""",9.0,1
Lasix,Edema,"""I have severe Lymphadima and venous edema with pitting. I made the mistake of taking the medicine at night and was up urinating every 30-40 minutes in large quantities all night. This medicine made me extremely thirsty so you have to be sure to drink plenty of water when taking this medicine.""",9.0,47
Tylenol PM,Insomnia,"""When I take this medication I sleep through the night with no pain but wake up restless and feeling anxious and nervous all day. Also I get heart palpitations and difficult breathing.  You have to be careful with this over the counter medication.""",1.0,49
Aleve,Pain,"""I have used most of the narcotics on the list, and now that I live in Florida it is almost impossible to get a Doctor to prescribe anything other than Aspirin.  Aspirin now has caused my stomach to act up due to ulcers so now I also need to take Prilosec 40 mg.  So far this is the best of these medicines on the list.""",8.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This pill by far cleared up my acne! I&#039;ve been trying different face washes for years, and the thing that worked the most was THIS PILL, which isn&#039;t even a face wash! I experienced no weight gain at all, I was actually hoping for weight gain. Also everyone was talking about how birth control pills helped your breast grow, and with Portia, it just didn&#039;t happen for me. Maybe because it was a low dose. It prevented pregnancy, and I had NO CRAMPS! Wooohoo! My periods were a lot lighter. I actually felt healthy on it!""",9.0,10
Ativan,Anxiety,"""I love this drug.  It helps to calm me down and keep me level headed even in times of extreme stress.  I honestly can not live without it.""",10.0,117
Doxycycline,Bullous Pemphigoid,"""I managed to reduce the prednisolone dosage from 7mg to 2mg now after Doctor added 2 doxycycline capsules daily to my prescription from March 2014.""",9.0,0
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve had DEPO PROVERA for about two years, for the first couple of months I was bleeding like crazy, then it lightened up to only spotting occasionally and bleeding the week my next shot was due. I gained 5 pounds throughout the two years which was not bad but recently I&#039;ve been bleeding for almost a week straight it kind of sucks because I have a boyfriend and I want to have sex, I just have to deal with maybe the next time I&#039;ll get the shot it won&#039;t be as bad. If the bleeding continues as it does now I might just go back on the pill.""",7.0,18
Clonazepam,Bipolar Disorde,"""When a person has mental symptoms , they&#039;re supposed to have medical workup always. The reason is many medical conditions mimic mental illness until treated. Then zero symptoms forever (mentally). If a person has Myxedema (severe hypothyroidism), gets misdiagnosed as mentally ill (schizophrenia, bipolar, delusional d/o, depression, anxiety ...all common MISDIAGNOSES in thyroid disease), Klonopin can induce coma. This happened to me and then they realized I was not mentally ill. Had no symptoms since healing from this dreadfully dangerous drug. Read &quot;Physical Illness presenting as Psychiatric Disease&quot; before taking any psych drug. Any sedative, hypnotic, even Advil can cause MyxedemaComa 40%chance death. See Iatrogenic Coma &amp; other articles.""",1.0,15
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started this birth control after giving birth to my son. I&#039;ve had great experiences on it. Since I&#039;ve started taking it I&#039;ve lost a total of 42lbs, my appetite seems to have decreased. My periods are short and not horrible like I used to have while taking ortho tricyclen.""",10.0,1
Clonazepam,Seizure Prevention,"""I was prescribed this 6 months ago by an ER doctor after my first ever tonic clonic seizure.  I&#039;d been taking it for about 6 weeks before I could get an appointment with a neuro Dr.  I was working, had no problems at all with it - actually was helping me sleep better and I didn&#039;t have any other seizures.  The Dr took me off them &amp; said it wasn&#039;t the right medicine.  I tried 2 medicines by his suggestions and changed Dr&#039;s after bad reactions.  The new doctor had me on 3 others that also gave me bad reactions - GUESS WHAT - now I&#039;m back on them and I&#039;m feeling like myself again &amp; I&#039;m not having any trouble at all.  I just wish they would&#039;ve listened to me to begin with.""",9.0,65
Cetirizine,Urticaria,"""I just started Zyrtec 10 mg one week ago for allergies. I have been plagued by intense palm itching with various other areas, arms, ankles, legs which develops into hives. I am happy to say...GONE NOW! Thank goodness! It was maddening and my doctor never got excited about it! So happy now!""",9.0,56
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""My PCP suggested I take this to help with severe congestion. I took 3 doses of the 12 hours (max strength) at the prescribed intervals. Basically one that afternoon, then one the next morning and one that evening. That night I COULD NOT SLEEP.  I have never had problems sleeping, and usually could find some way to read for a bit or do a relaxation exercise in the event it took longer than normal.

I&#039;m normally asleep by 10 or 11. It&#039;s now 4 am, I am not one bit sleepy and I have to get up for work in 2 hours. Should be an interesting day.""",3.0,11
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Had a yeast infect a couple years back and use the 7 day treatment it worked . Had another one during pregnancy and got a 1 day pill and it worked . I have another one after birth and decided to use the 1 day treatment because I didn&rsquo;t want to insert the thing in me over and over again , Day 3 going on and my symptoms have been gone ... loving this product so far . I recommend using a liner to catch the medication as it comes out ... didn&rsquo;t irritate me like I thought so because the other one didn&rsquo;t""",8.0,0
Etanercept,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""Definitely works but I am very young to have this illness and the headaches and fatigue is killing me. Not sure if I want to try something new though. It helped about 90% &quot;most&quot; of the time, just wondering if there is anything to make me 100% again.""",8.0,11
Effexor XR,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve started taking Effexor XR recently at the lowest dose 37.5mg and the first day you get very nauseous even if you do eat beforehand, I felt so foggy. After a few days the side effects subsided so I upped my dosage to 75mg and the same thing happened. So I&#039;d recommend when starting this medication you also have an anti nausea medication with it otherwise you&#039;ll have a few crappy days. This medication has benefited me the most out of all the others I tried because it brought back my focus.""",6.0,17
Liothyronine,Underactive Thyroid,"""I was on Synthroid only for 8 years after being diagnosed with Hypothyroidism . My dose was changed many times over that time frame by 4 different Endocrinologists but I still felt bad, weight gain, fogginess, depression, chronic fatigue you name it. 6 weeks ago I was put on 10 mcg of Cytomel by a new doc that I am seeing a 100 miles from my home town and I am happy to say for the first time in 8 years I have relief from my symptoms. I have lost 10 pounds in 6 weeks. I am happy not in a fog anymore and I have energy to enjoy life once again. The Cytomel made all the difference. """,10.0,293
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""Day4 on Harvoni no side effects. Already have more energy. I also take Harvoni at night about an hour after dinner. Can&#039;t wait for blood work. Thank you goodness for a new lease on life! DEATH TO HEP C!!!""",10.0,45
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I try to tell as many friends as possible about the wonders of Nuva ring! It changed my life. I&#039;ve been on it for almost 6 years now and the only side effect I&#039;ve ever had was bigger boobs! (When I go off it they shrink a bit) No pregnancies, I don&#039;t have to take it out during sex, and best of all, I don&#039;t have to remeber to take a pill! I rarely even get my period because I just leave it in for 4 wks and then put a new one in immediately (My doctor says this is perfectly fine- unless you&#039;re trying to concieve soon after you go off bc your cycle will take some time to go back to normal) Please do yourself a favor and try it!""",10.0,6
Citalopram,Depression,"""I was saved by this medicine. My depression was strong enough and lasting about 2 years by that time. The reason- I couldn&#039;t conceive although was eager to get a baby finally. We both were checked and diagnosed healthy. So I was really devastated when I had to start using Citalopram. I felt the effect very fast, within first days: the quality of my life changed for best. I finally felt simply normal. Nothing extra positive, just NORMAL as years ago when I coped with my life. It was exactly what I needed. And 1,5 month later I got pregnant and stopped using it. No effects from stopping, because the reason caused depression disappeared.""",10.0,5
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Once a week is great.""",10.0,10
Plavix,Heart Attack,"""RCA blockage of 95% in 2007. 2 stents (medicated). Took Plavix for 8 months then discontinued on doctor orders. 8 months later I suffered stent thrombosis and the 2 doctors I saw in the hospital seemed surprised I had discontinued Plavix. Another stent was inserted and I have been on Plavix since. I jog or bike at least an hour a day, usually more. My GERD has gotten worse lately and I just switched from Plavix to Effient along with proton pump inhibitors in morning and evening.""",10.0,120
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I freaking love Minastrin 24 Fe!  I was on Loestrin before, and when the generic came out, was happy to save money, but even better than that, now it&#039;s FREE with my insurance!  Plus, I&#039;ve been on this for, I don&#039;t know, 8-10 years, and don&#039;t have periods.  At all.  It&#039;s awesome!  No periods, no cramping, no hormonal issues.  Yes, I have women ask how can I tell if I&#039;m pregnant, but I just don&#039;t worry about it.  I use the pill and my husband uses a condom, and honestly, I had more worries about pregnancy before, because if you were a day or two late, it was total meltdown time.  Now, it&#039;s just a non-issue in my mind.  There are no negatives to this pill for me.""",10.0,15
Cyclobenzaprine,ibromyalgia,"""improved my daily quality of function with in the perception of working collaboratively,with other meds""",9.0,10
Lansoprazole,GERD,"""I&#039;ve been on lansoprazole for over a year and find it just isn&#039;t working (I take 30mg).""",4.0,22
Remeron,Depression,"""I have been on medication for a couple of years on and off. I don&#039;t really think I get the full effect of it because I miss doses due to me working midnight shifts and this drug makes you very sleepy and hungry.""",6.0,29
Blisovi 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I do not recommend this AT ALL! I switched off of Kelnor to Blisovi because I was having long, heavy periods. I would gladly take the periods back over this. Now I have horrible acne on my shoulders, back and chin (which I&#039;ve never had), constant breast pain, occasional random cramping, I bled the entire first month and I NEVER have any energy! In the months prior to Blisovi, I had worked so hard to lose around 10-12 lbs... 6 weeks into Blisovi and I&#039;ve gained 8 lbs of it back. I never wake up feeling like myself. I would definitely recommend Kelnor or Gildess over this one.""",1.0,1
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""I had a traumatic injury to my neck and shoulders about 7 years ago and didn&#039;t have proper treatment to repair the injury, so now I have constant moderate-to-severe pain in my neck/shoulder/back. Norcos really help a lot, but, as others have said, they don&#039;t last very long. I have to take 1.5-2 10/325mg tablets every 4 hours (at the most). 

WORST SIDE EFFECT: Constipation. By far. Since my back hurts all the time, the thought of going and playing sports is intimidating to say the least, so I don&#039;t exercise nearly as much as I should (I&#039;ve gained 35 pounds since the accident and I&#039;m 28 now). 

Overall this is a great medicine and one I would recommend.""",9.0,37
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I started using this birth control about 7 months ago. Since I&#039;ve been on it I have noticed my zero sex drive and constant break outs. I have had abdominal cramping and crazy mood swings, depression. I&#039;m always tired but can never sleep. I realized it was all just side effects listed on the Nuvaring website. Thank goodness my husband is patient with me. Wouldn&#039;t recommend it. Have stopped using it and am feeling and looking much better.""",2.0,4
Naprosyn,Osteoarthritis,"""Helped the inflammation and pain, but gave me insomnia.""",5.0,39
Bactrim DS,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""I was prescribed this for a Staph infection of the Skin. The first few days I was very fatigued and had mild neck pain then on Day 7 of 10 that it was prescribed for I started breaking out in a rash on one thigh and then it spread throughout the day and was on my chest and arms by the night. I was also freezing! I took 2 benadryl that night then woke up the next morning and the rash all over from my neck all the way down to my ankles, front and back and was cold all day! I went to urgent care and ended up getting a steroid injection at urgent care then had to take a high dose Prednisone for 3 days after that. After Steroids were started I noticed that the joint pain went away and I also was swelled from the rash.""",3.0,7
Bupropion,Depression,"""Wellbutrin XL helped my depression tremendously.  I wish I had started taking it sooner when my husband became ill.  It also helped me to lose about 40lbs.  I contributed to the weight loss though by changing my eating habits and working out.  I started out at 150 mg, then a couple years later went to 300 mg, then just recently my husband passed away and the dose was upped to 450 mg which is the maximum.  I haven&#039;t started the higher dose yet, and am a little scared after reading all the side effects.  However, I never had any negative side effects with the other doses.  Time will tell.  I will get back to you all about the results.""",10.0,65
Valium,Temporomandibular Joint Disorde,"""I had no idea I had TMJ but actually thought I was getting wisdom teeth because of the pain. I went to a dentist and he gave me Valium and Percocet. He told me to go to my doctor and have them prescribe more as he could not. My doctor thought I was crazy and drug seeking so I could not get anything and still suffering from TMJ.  The Valium was very helpful for TMJ, more than anything else I have tried or the doctor has given me instead of Valium.""",10.0,38
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""From the reviews I&#039;ve read, it sounds like if you were on Yaz%u201A Yasmin, or Ocella as I was, this is a great pill to switch to. I am on my second week of my second pack and my first period was almost nonexistent! Watch out for pregnancy panics because of little to no periods. Haven&#039;t experienced any negative side effects. I have noticed clearer skin, increased sex drive, and the start of increased cup size, my boobs feel heavier and fuller!""",10.0,24
Vicks Nyquil D Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief,Cold Symptoms,"""Night time Nyquil worked and relieved my stuffiness and allowed me to sleep a full 8 hours;  However I did awake in the morning with excitability and extreme Hypertension.  This condition resolved after discontinuing night time Nyquil.  This medication is no longer for me for this reason after using it for 10 years.""",5.0,4
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,,"""We learned that milk of magnesia applied directly to bed sores works wonderfully.  My Dad had a bed sore and a nursing assistant told us to try it.  My Dad said it felt wonderful and the bed sore healed so quickly.""",10.0,41
Allegra,Urticaria,"""I am 47 years old and I have been suffering from urticaria since 2014. After lots of treatment now I am taking allegra 180mg twice a day...but only when I take allegra my itching reduces (does not completely vanish) but when I didn&#039;t take it again erupts. Is there no permanent treatment to it? How long one can take medicine..""",2.0,4
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""I am 57.  For about 10 years I have had occasional episodes of acute headaches to the point of vomiting.  Finally got diagnosed with migraine about 8 months ago (for some reason it never crossed my mind despite a family history of it).  Was prescribed sumatriptan.  Now, when I feel a migraine coming on I take 1/2 or 1 pill, along with naproxen.  Headache is gone within 1/2 hour.  My life has greatly improved.  No side effects at all.""",10.0,5
Insulin glargine,"Diabetes, Type 1","""Sanofi advertises a savings card to get it for $15 for 1 year. Unfortunately this is not true and they may give it to you for that amount for 1 or 2 months them much much more $. Basically false advertising but nothing you can do about it except avoid them from the beginning.""",1.0,0
Klonopin,Panic Disorde,"""Very very effective drug. Better than diazepam, better than lorazepam. Long half life. This medication helped me stop drinking completely to mask my anxiety. I have chronic anxiety and sometimes can&#039;t go in stores. With clonazepam, when used responsibility, is my wonder drug. Been on 3 mg a day for 25 years. My doctor shuns on weaning me off, as this drug gave me my life back. It has helped me mend my relationships, I can go outside, and I don&#039;t feel like anyone&#039;s judging me. I take clonazepam with 40 mg propranolol a day and Seroquel at night. Who would have thought that I prescribed myself and my doctor agreed. Who ever made this benzo needs an award. Stay sober, don&#039;t do illicit drugs, take meds as instructed and again, don&#039;t drink! Thanks!""",10.0,62
Asenapine,Schizophrenia,"""It seems to have calmed the ranting, raving, racing thoughts in my mind, and I have not heard any voices, or bad thoughts against myself or others. It is also helping me with quitting my smoking addiction. The racing thoughts have always triggered smoking needs but now I find myself going much longer times with out worries and need to smoke. I&#039;m staying on task better also. I&#039;m on Depakote ER, Invega, Cogentin, Lexapro, Abilify and Saphrise is a very pleasant surprise.""",8.0,24
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Nexplanon has been the best. I originally selected it 3 yrs ago because I was terrible about remembering to take the pill. When it was first inserted, I was a little moody and almost had a light constant period for a couple months. BUT, when I made it out of that, it was amazing. I have not had mood swings, cramps, or regular periods while I have had the implant the last 3 yrs. I typically had a light period every 3 or 4 months. I am currently going through my first period without Nexplanon. I had mood swings again, cramps, semi-heavy period (much heavier than it was on bc), and I just feel yucky. Definitely recommend!!""",10.0,5
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I was on this BC for about 6 months. This was the second one I tried since the first one made me sick every single morning. This brand though was much worse- about 3 months into it I realized new small bruises all over my legs. Every day there would be more. Then I started coughing up blood. When that happened I went straight to the doctor and told them all that was going on, they ran blood tests and everything. I called my mom crying because I was certain I had cancer. My mom was crying, my dad was crying, my boyfriend was crying. We all were expecting it to be bad. I felt dizzy all the time and like I would pass out, I just felt miserable. Well the blood test came back clear- turns out it was the BC. Never again. Don&#039;t take it!""",1.0,1
Tramadol,Chronic Pain,"""Female age 59 decent health other than  arthritis (Advanced hip arthritis with bone spurs ) No other meds. Prescribed 50mg Tramadol; 1 @ bedtime. Has not relieved pain at all. Jokingly thought pharmacy gave me placebo. No side effects whatsoever. Took it only on weekends in case I felt dizzy or euphoric so I wouldn&#039;t have to drive to work. Eventually will have replacement surgery, but so many factors involved so I  was excited when my &#039;new&#039; Dr prescribed it. So disappointed! I&#039;ve gone back to my OTC cocktails. Advil + Aleve or Excedrin + Bayer + Tylenol. On the weekends I sometimes go without taking anything to avoid tolerance build up.""",1.0,4
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Hey guys my name is Daniel and I&#039;m 22 years old. I just want to start of by telling u a little of my 4 years of hell I been through. First of I was 18 when I started having panic attacks for NO reason. One night I just woke up with it and didn&#039;t even know what was happening to me, I thought of course I was dying or having a heart attack. Sure enough I was healthy and had all the test ran and of course was dignozed with General Anxiety. Then the fun started, (btw I find it very helpful to talk about these horrible illness in a joking way to teach myself they aren&#039;t going to kill me only make life a little more difficult) I had horrible Anxiety attacks and life as I knew it was just impossible.""",9.0,31
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been taking these pills for two months now and it has shown very good results. Before beginning Necon 1 / 35 I was taking Loestrin and I was constantly spotting and I had my period three times in one month.""",9.0,22
Vistaril,Anxiety,"""I have been on Xanax 3 times a day for years. Recently my blood pressure has been high and my BP medicine alone was not working but when I take Vistaril and metoprolol twice a day and my Xanax as I&#039;ve been doing it definitely helps my blood pressure and anxiety!""",9.0,61
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""After having 3 children and not being comfortable even looking at myself in the mirror, I started Phen 37.5 yesterday. I weighed in at 190.0 I am excited to see where I&#039;ll be in a week, but even more so in 30 day period after taking the full month prescription.  Yesterday I was advised to take half and to do so for possibly up to a week til my body gets used to it, and I did feel a little jittery and I did have some trouble getting to sleep and staying to sleep, so I&#039;m taking half again today, but overall, nothing too crazy. I&#039;ll update again next Friday.""",10.0,6
Hydroxychloroquine,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""I&#039;m in Australia ,  only just started this medication a week ago but I feel a less fatigued already. I was stuck in bed most days, but now I can go longer without needing to go to bed or feeling like I&#039;m going to collapse. I haven&#039;t noticed any bad side effects yet either which is good! As I get nauseated and dizzy on meds easily and haven&#039;t found that to be the case! I just wanted to point out that some people hear a lot of bad things that aren&#039;t necessarily reported or true. Like I noticed a woman on here said she needs to stop taking it because of the tinnitus side effect means she might go deaf. But deafness hasn&#039;t been reported, just tinnitus as a side effect whilst taking it. Don&#039;t be so afraid if it&#039;s going to give u your life back""",8.0,9
Fiorinal,Headache,"""This drug works wonders on my headaches!""",10.0,14
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""One of the best for acute pain. I was suffered low back pain for nearly two years. I try lot of medicines but found no result.Then my doctor advised me to use BUPEONORPINE patches.After three days I found myself now painless world.""",10.0,3
Dexlansoprazole,GERD,"""I had a bad experience with this drug. I have taken Zegrid for years and felt like I may need something stronger. My doctor gave me Dexilant 30 mg samples to try. I experienced nausea, body aches, stomach pain, gas and excessive burping. On second thought, I will keep using Zegrid!  After one day of stopping this medicine, my symptoms went away.""",2.0,2
Fluticasone / vilanterol,COPD,"""I have struggled with asthma my whole life. I used my inhaler on average 10 times a day. I started Breo it started working right away.  By day 3 I noticed that I hadn&#039;t used my inhaler all day.  Using Breo has given me tremendous relief! I love it and it has seriously given me a better quality of life.""",10.0,27
Benzonatate,Cough,"""Have been prescribed this med twice before. First two times worked like magic. Just swept the urge to cough away. This time, years later, same story. After 8 days of continuous wracking coughs, and 20-hours a day in bed, gave up on OTC-DM tablets and went for better help. After 1 perle, the coughing has subsided.  No side effects. Bliss.""",10.0,37
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Unfortunately since being on contraceptive I have got a lot of a thrush and yeast infections. For me, creams don&#039;t work, and pessaries can leave me feeling quite painful. But the  fluconazole tablet has always worked for me! No side effects and usually I will see the difference within a few hours and it&#039;s completely gone within a day or two. Brilliant stuff.""",10.0,22
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""Amazing medicine!  My doctor finally took me of Seroquel and put me on an upped dose of Latuda making my dosage 160 mg instead of 80 mg. I feel great and never better. I&#039;ve lost 20 lbs in a month! Now I&#039;m stuck at this weight but I did lose most of the weight I gained before.  It definitely makes me sleepy but I&#039;ve heard this goes away soon as your body adjusts.  As for the nausea I&#039;ve found eating small amount before and larger portion after taking the medicine and following it with a ginger pill and milk helps to stop it.""",9.0,97
Cefuroxime,Sinusitis,"""After being hospitalized for 6 weeks and on other mag-antibiotics, I am so pleased to report that after 3-4 days on the Ceftin, I finally could stop going through a 200 count box of tissues EVERY day and could actually breathe through my nose most of the time. My ENT Doctor prescribed Ceftin for 17 days. I&#039;ve been on it now for 7 days. I have a severely depressed immune system due to MDS. We want to avoid surgery at all costs. I am hoping and praying the relief continues. I am also on Astepro nasal spray. Hoping for no or minimal side effects, which is always a concern. So far, so good. Will try and further evaluate at end of regimen. I hope this helps someone else.""",9.0,63
Effexor,Bipolar Disorde,"""Worked within one week. Took years ago, stopped, recently placed back on it, 75mg with Lamictal 100mg. Life back to 75% normal.""",10.0,36
Homatropine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""This medicine is very effective. It not only suppressed my cough, but was a very effective expectorant. It loosened up my very tight feeling chest - an outcome the other OTC medications failed to provide. One caution:  I took a dose when I got up one morning, on an empty stomach, and then went out to do an hours worth of yard work. Came in and had a big glass of cold grape juice. Within 10 minutes I vomited the whole lot out. Felt better after a bit, though.""",9.0,0
Mononessa,Birth Control,"""Within few days of taking the pill my acne cleared up.  On the other hand I have gained 4 pounds out of nowhere.  Feel bloated, nauseated.  Is a shame that side effects are so undesirable since it does work for my acne.""",6.0,20
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have very extreme rapid cycling bi-polar disorder, it had become much worse in the last 6 months and I had become extremely irritable. I had just about all of the side effects that came with this medicine but I knew it was helping me. I truly needed the treatment and for my children would see this through. After a month or two all of the horrible side effects were gone. This medicine was a miracle for me, saved me, and my marriage. It allowed me to step back and realize the problem in my life was me and I needed to change and this medication brought me back to my old self. I was in denial of how sick I had become until I took this medication and became normal again.""",10.0,148
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""I was experiencing mild acne on my face. The doctor prescribed me Duac gel and it&#039;s completely cleared up my skin.""",10.0,33
Oxcarbazepine,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""I have been on this medicine for 5 days and it has absolutely turned my life around...literally. I was trying Tegretol and it worked for my Trigeminal/Occipital neuralgia but made me off balance, slur my words even on a low dose. The doctor gave me this based on those debilitating side effects and I have almost no side effects so far and almost no pain! So hoping it will continue to work like this!""",10.0,33
Monurol,Bladder Infection,"""Works as it says. Great med.""",10.0,1
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I am into week 3 now, haven&#039;t had a smoke in a week. When I was smoking, i became very ill. I still get very sick to my stomach, dizzy, constipated, gas, metallic taste in my mouth, everything           smells bad, and my skin is super sensitive. I don&#039;t think I would have been able to quit without it, but I don&#039;t think I need it anymore.""",5.0,21
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""So happy this last for 10 years! 25 years old(I had it inserted a year ago)Now I gave it 9/10 due to the heavy bleeding for the first 3-4 months, Once you get over that hill Its amazing. No hormones which was VERY important for me personally. So if your looking for a very effective birth control, look no further! Just expect heavy bleeding for at least a few months, It gets better you just have to let your body adjust to the new device.""",9.0,14
Eluxadoline,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have taken both the 75 mg and the 100 mg Viberzi,  When I started on this medication, 75 mg it worked somewhat.  My diarrhea was slowed and the stool more solid.  However, after being on it for a month or a little longer the benefits decreased.  I went from having 3 to 4 bowel movements a day, to having 6 or more.  Usual pattern was first movement was the most solid, the next ones were more loose and runny.  My doctor increased the strength of Viberzi to the 100mg.  Same basic issues...worked good at first but after using for a while, I was back to having 6 or more movements with the first one the most solid.  I am again trying the lower dose as the cost of the 100mg was way too expensive, even with Medicare and my supplement drug plan.""",3.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I am currently on my second month of using Sprintec. I was excited to be paying significantly less but I have been experiencing about 1 yeast infection each month. It&#039;s costing me more in doctor visits. I am waiting until 4 months so my body can get used to it to see if these infections clear. The cramping was horrible last month but it was the first month since I switched from Zovia.""",4.0,1
Mesalamine,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 10 days ago.  Started 800MG 2 tablets, 3 times/day plus suppository at night.  Diarrhea quickly went down to once a day instead of eight times.  Experiencing fatigue, slight nausea and seem to be developing acne.""",8.0,15
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""OMG, this medicine needs to be removed from usage. I was given this medicine to try for my Type 2 Diabetes. On 1st injection,  I thought I was going to die. The side effects were absolutely horrible. The nausea, vomiting, diarrhea were all there. I stopped usage, and was admitted to the hospital for stent placement. Again, I was given Trulicity. Yet again, I have the side effects.  I won&#039;t be using it again. My other medications will have to suffice along with diet.""",1.0,4
Macrobid,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I am only 18 years old and had to take this for a Uti. This would be my 4th one this year and I haven&#039;t had any other problems with any of the other antiobiotics I&#039;ve taken until this one. STAY CLEAR OF THIS!!! It is absolutely awful. I had to take it twice a day for 7 days and let me tell you this medication made me feel like RUBBISH  for all of the seven days. I dreaded taking this and everytime I took it I would have a minor breakdown and would gag just even looking at it. Like why would I purposely want to consume something that practically poisoned me. For seven days straight I had SEVERE nausea and i felt like I was going to puke all day, along with that, I had the worst pounding headaches. I couldnt even get out of bed the first 3 days""",1.0,14
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex and took Plan B less than 24 hours after. A week later, I began to bleed for three days and by the fourth it was a brownish color. Im not sure if this was caused by the plan B or it&#039;s my period because I got my last period July 9th. I recently got very sick, sore throat, cough, back pains, tender breasts. I also threw up this morning. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow and will see if this was caused from the plan B.""",5.0,5
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Restarted this medicine 2 weeks ago.  Only problem I have is lost of appetite.  I was on this medication this year and still the same. No major side effects.""",5.0,10
Imuran,Ulcerative Colitis,"""Imuran seemed to help for a few months but after prolonged use it weakened my immune system too much. I started getting colds about every three weeks. Which made me feel run down and tired more so than just having colitis alone, but it did at least calm my symptoms for a while.""",5.0,37
Doxycycline,Pneumonia,"""Diagnosed with Pneumonia, had been on Cefuroxime for an URTI which didn&#039;t really help. Doxy got rid of the infection!""",9.0,17
Paxil,Anxiety,"""I felt so much less anxious initially, so foolishly, and with doctors encouragement, I stayed on Paxil for 3-4 years.  Two months ago, I started to ween myself off this medicine very slowly. I have never felt so bad in my 72 years of life.  At first, I felt it must be the flu though I&#039;d had a flu shot in November of last year (13).  The withdrawal symptoms of nausea, vomiting, hot flashes. Not thinking clearly, fatigue, extremely vivid and frightening dreams, dizziness, and depression lasted 5-6 days.  My doctor recommended that I go back on Paxil at half a tablet initially, and then a whole tablet after a week.  So it has been two weeks now of my taking a 40mg. Dose each evening.  I tried documenting my terrible experience.""",8.0,54
Reglan,Nausea/Vomiting,"""IM injections of Reglan helped to relieve my nausea and vomiting that resulted from serious side adverse effects from an antibiotic.""",10.0,2
Adapalene,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using the &#039;Differin&#039; Adapalene gel for around 3 years.  I used to have pretty severe acne when I was around 17/18. I started using the gel alongside Tetracyline anti biotic tablets and within a few months my skin had completely cleared up and marks had started to disappear. I&#039;m now 22 and I haven&#039;t needed to use it for around 6 months.""",10.0,12
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I have been on Phentermine 37.5 and Topamax 25mg since February 3rd 2016. I noticed immediately that I cannot drink carbonated beverages anymore after yelling at the poor fast food server that there seltzer machine was bad. I now only drink water or occasionally juice and tea. I did not change my eating habits during this first month but I did notice I would get full faster. I then began noticing that I was eating less and often times having to remind myself to eat. I am 5&#039;8&quot; and began my weight at 311lbs as of March 3rd 2016 I am 290 lbs. This month I have added daily walks around the block. As time goes by I will increase my distance and begin eating a little healthier.""",10.0,23
Alprostadil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I was given the 40 mcg injections. Like other people posted I got up in about 5 minutes. But when it came to performance, I went soft after inserting into my girlfriend. This is a big disappointment to her &amp; makes her feel unwanted. She is very close to leaving me because I can&#039;t be a man in bed.""",2.0,10
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""Loestrin is about the 6th birth control pill that I have been on in the past 4 years.  Yaz, Ortho Tri, Sprintec, Yasmin and now Loestrin.  So far it has been one of my favorites.  The first month I was a bit moody but that subsided.  Periods only last for about a 2 days at the very most. Definitely increased my sex drive, no headaches or even pain around my period.  The only negative is that about 2 days before I start my period I tend to get really depressed but as soon as it starts the depression is gone and I&#039;m back to normal.""",8.0,6
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve been on phentermine since Sep 2, 09. I was 291lbs. today, still taking it, I&#039;m 248lbs.That&#039;s a loss of 43lbs &amp; there are no words. For about 6 weeks I didn&#039;t take the drug because of certain reasons. Coupled with exercise, running 1.5 miles 3-4 times &amp; doing Zumba 4-5 times a week &amp; watching what I eat. I see the results &amp; I&#039;m very proud. I&#039;ve found that phentermine is not meant as a simple, quick fix, but is to help change your body AND mind so that you can maintain because a change of mind has taken place once you are off. I suggest exercising when you start taking it because the weight will come off even if you do nothing, and that can be deceiving in that you won&#039;t think you have to work as hard and you&#039;ll gain it back plus some when you stop.""",10.0,74
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve had migraines for 26  years. I&#039;ve tried every migraine medication with no success. They either didn&#039;t work or the side effects were intolerable. This migraine has lasted 1 year. I received Botox injections and woke up the next morning with no pain. Finally relief with relatively little side effects. I would recommend this to anyone who has minimal relief from typical migraine medications.""",10.0,91
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I took chantix for 2 weeks. The first couple of days were ok, though I felt a little edgy and short tempered. By the 6th day I had a bad case of &quot;no filter&quot;. I said whatever I was thinking no matter how rude it happened to be, ( I work at a Hospice House). It just came out. By the 8th day I didn&#039;t feel like I was ready to quit but I did really grumpy and argumentative.  It just didn&#039;t work for me.""",1.0,7
Rivaroxaban,Deep Vein Thrombosis,"""I&#039;ve been taking Xarelto for 5 months for a blood clot brain . I&#039;ve felt a range of side effects including : dizziness/vertigo, headaches, photosensitivity, lesions on my nose, ear and tongue, sinusitis, nausea, diarrhea, HEAVY menstrual bleeding, and general aches/fatigue. Basically, any kind of infection I get is much worse than it would be normally. I haven&#039;t had any major bleeding events, but my periods have been debilitatingly heavy.
As far as effectiveness, it has worked for me and I have not developed any further clotting, which is the most important thing. Not sure if other blood thinners are as effective and have less severe side effects, but if they are, it probably would&#039;ve been worth the extra trips to the doc for me.""",6.0,10
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I have been 5 months quit thanks to Chantix.  It really takes the edge off from day 1 if used as directed.  My problem is the internet uses cookies.  So even though I think I&#039;ve quit, all I see are ads for Chantix, which reminds me of cigs when I&#039;m not thinking about them.  I may start back because of the Chantix ads!!!  Please stop !!!  I&#039;m also seeing nonstop Jimmy Fallon ads even though I only clicked on one thing of his please make that stop too Chantix.""",9.0,1
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex while ovulating and he did cum inside me. I took plan b 1 hr later. I was freaking out but i bled 4 days after for about 4 days lightly and then my period came 2 weeks early n was very heavy with bad cramps but got my period and not pregnant the pill worked. All the worrying and  thinking for sure that  I was pregnant and I wasn&#039;t the pill did its job.""",10.0,6
Librium,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""Went to the hospital due to the horrible effects of alcohol withdrawal. Misery was the state I was in. Shaking hands and cold sweats were just part of the problem. I was given Librium. Anyway, I felt as if the gates of Hell was lifted off of me. I almost instantly felt better. I was given 2 capsules (50 mg) every 6 hours on Day One and on the fourth and last day, 25mg every 8 hours. This medication was a life saver for me. It took all the miserable effects of alcohol withdrawal away as far as I&#039;m concerned. I highly recommend this medicine for alcohol detox. The alternative is hours upon hours of Hell. You don&#039;t have to go through that. Take my word for it.""",9.0,156
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have no real side effects the only one I can think of is weight gain. I gained about 6 lbs but not even in the beginning it was about 3 months in. I can&#039;t seem to lose those 6lbs but oh well.""",8.0,7
Pramosone,Dermatological Disorders,"""I have been highly prone to sunburning my lips, although my skin rarely burns.  At times my chapstick with spf wears off before I can reapply so I treat the resulting swelling, burning, and sometimes blisters with pramosone.  It quickly relieves the pain, burning, and helps heal my lips more quickly than any medicated chapstick or ointment.  Pramosone is a savior for my sunburn.""",8.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I was on NuvaRing for a little over a year, and finally took it out because it caused too many negative symptoms that I tries to ignore because it was an easy and reliable birth control method. I constantly had hard, cystic bumps on the jawline which would flare up twice a month, moodiness, random stabbing pain in my abdomen. When I finally gave it up, it was because it was preventing pregnancy, but sex was pretty pointless while on it because I had so much vaginal irritation, and it was making me emotional because I could not enjoy it at all. I&#039;ve been off NuvaRing for two months now, and these symptoms are gone, so I know they were linked. My skin is clearing up, and the irritation is gone.""",3.0,11
Adderall,ADHD,"""Before adderall i was on edge i had put everything off and neglected myself and my relationship. Now i have that drive to want to do what i love eapecially art.  Im a graphic atrist and have that drive again. Anyone that is irritable with every little thing feel lazy cause u dont want to leave your house and have no social life please see a doctor to test u for adhd add it will I promise change and possibly save ur social life and self esteem""",10.0,49
Disulfiram,Alcohol Dependence,"""I was drunk or hungover for over 30 years, and had every bad experience, including putting my pistol in my mouth a couple times. The intense physical craving, cramps, shaking, anxiety left me in the freshness of the brave new world. After 30 years of feeling completely sick, it&#039;s hard to say if this medicine has any side effects at all. It&#039;s been a life saver for me.""",10.0,159
Voltaren,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Great medicine however it is for temporary relief. It kills pain for about 1 to 2 hours.""",7.0,22
ProFe,Iron Deficiency Anemia,"""Was prescribed ferrous sulfate because I was feeling tired and weak also I don&#039;t eat very well. Anyway, I couldn&#039;t stand the constipation and nausea I was getting from the ferrous sulfate and quit taking it. They also wanted me to take it 3 times a day....what? 
When I returned to my Doc he gave me ProFE and what difference it made! I only take it once a day and feel wonderful! My numbers are coming up and I don&#039;t feel weak and tired. ProFe cost me around $10 and it is worth it.""",10.0,3
Vilazodone,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I started taking this in May of 2016. I started taking this at 20 years olds and turned 21 recently. It&#039;s really been quite awful experience over all.  I&#039;ve had major depression for most of my life but I&#039;ve never actually tried to act on my suicidal thoughts before this medicine. The highs and lows of my mood swings are way more dramatic and frequent. The longer I take it the harder it is to be without it. I&#039;ve had hallucinations and this horrible electric noise that rattles my head. It feels like a pendulum swinging from ear to ear. I was awake for 25 hours straight were I didn&#039;t eat anything or get out of bed. If I manage to take it correctly all the time I don&#039;t have to deal with the withdrawal and my depression is not as suffocating...""",3.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This thing is giving me so many problems it&#039;s ridiculous. I&#039;ve had to drive all the way to the gyno SEVERAL times because of my side effects. Coincidently, I have yet another appointment today. My body does not like this thing. When it was first placed inside, I experienced the worst pain I have ever felt in my life (no joke). If you want a pain rating, I&#039;d give it a 10/10. I still felt cramping a while after and the pain was so bad that they put me in a different room in order to sleep off the pain. Keep in mind I took pain relievers before the process as suggested. When I finally gathered enough strength to drive myself home, I continued to feel pain (8/10) for the next 3-4 days. Period lasted about 10-13 days. *wish I could write more""",4.0,1
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""I have been on suboxone/bup for over 5 years for chronic back pain. At 1st it was a miracle drug(sub) but over the years I was switched to bup. At about the 5 year mark the drug(bup) stopped its effectiveness so I switched back to suboxone. Same story the drug gradually lost its effect on my pain so tramadol was added. Soon I found myself In serotonin crisis. I had falls, shakes and memory loss. My Dr doesn&#039;t believe me about the sub not working anymore. Is there anyone out there that has been on the drug suboxone or buprenorphine for 5  years for chronic pain. I would love to hear from you""",5.0,3
Skyla,Birth Control,"""The procedure for skyla was painful but doable for anyone. I got it done at 830am and was at work for the day by 1030am. It was a little painful throughout the day. I&#039;ve had skyla now for 8 months and absolutely hate it. I bled constantly for the first 4/5 months and now I have a period for 2 weeks. I have become depressed and have severe cramps that I never had before. Cramps so bad they wake me up in the middle of the night and I just yell in pain. My husband has noticed a big difference in my emotions and attitude. He says I&#039;ve been a lot more emotional and sad since the IUD was inserted. Needless to say, I am having it removed. I would not recommend this to anyone, although it has been extremely effective.""",5.0,3
Diclofenac,Pain,"""I have fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue syndrome, degenerative disc disease, a bulging disc in my lower back with arthritis of the face joints and in my hands. I hurt my back June 2010 and it is like everything that caused me pain started to feed off one another and my back was the last straw. I&#039;m going to the chiropractor every 2 weeks. I had 3 epidurals in the space of about 3-4 months with no relief. I swapped pain management doctors and am now on 15mg of oxycodone every 6 hours, 4mg Zanaflex every 8 hours, 500mg of Naproxen every 12 hours, 40mg Celexa once a day and 600mg of Neurontin every 8 hours just to sort of be able to function. Was given a sample of Voltaren today and used it on my hands and back. Amazing! The pain is greatly diminished. Can&#039;t wait to try more.""",9.0,64
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This prep is disgusting. I suffered for hours. I tried mixing iced tea with the prep as my Dr. directed, but that didn&#039;t make it any more palatable. It made me gag each time I tried to take a sip. I took very small sips through a straw. I blocked my nostrils with tissue to try to reduce the nastiness of the flavor.
I would not recommend it, although my Dr. said I was well prepared for the colonoscopy.""",6.0,6
Buprenorphine,Pain,"""Multiple back and neck issues from accident. This helps me get through me daily routine without euphoria or other  effects.""",8.0,10
Seasonique,,"""I have been taking seasonique for 2 months now. The symptoms I noticed within the first month were increased appetite and weight gain (approx 5 lbs) and  mood swings, mainly crying excessively, During the middle of the second month I felt severe abdominal discomfort that felt like period cramps with nausea and the next morning I noticed spotting which has continued for 2 weeks so far. I find this very inconvenient as it has lasted longer than a normal period. Also my complexion has been getting progressively worse and I have been feeling stressed and overwhelmed more easily. I am going to continue through the last month and switch if I dont notice any improvement..""",4.0,8
Pregabalin,Neuralgia,"""for the last 22 years I have been suffering from severe form of Trigeminal Neuralgia had the Alcohol Block as well as the Gamma Knife procedures but to no avail. Help came when I was given high dosage of Lyrica in combination with Carbatrol. With time I was able to reduce it to half of the quantity of both medications. For the last 8-9 years I have been taking 900 mg of Lyrica and 600 mg of Tegretol. Before the Lyrica I was disabled, I couldn&#039;t talk, eat. open and close my eyes, touch my face, shave, have a haircut, or have my teeth cleaned, the list is too long. Basically noting could  touch or move on the right side of my face. When I tried to eat, tears will stream down my face. I am taking Lyrica since February 2002, it saved my life.""",10.0,33
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I want everyone to know something that may help you out while using Implanon. I had my Implanon inserted a little over a month ago and I spotted 20 days out of the 1st month. I have a friend who is a nurse and made a suggestion that sounded bankers to me but I have completely stopped spotting after a week! She suggested taking 500 mg of vitamin c and 400 mg of ibuprofen, 2 times a day for a week. It worked like magic. I know its sounds fake but give it a try before you give up on Implanon. It&#039;s an amazing form of birth control. I guess I should also add that ridiculous home remedy has worked for 4 people I have met so totally worth giving it one more week.""",10.0,3
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""I was just prescribed this medication a few days ago and I&#039;m glad I read the information package before hand because there are some potentially yucky side effects to this medication. I initially had no problems with this however last night, on my 4th night of the prescription I woke out of a dead sleep with the worst chest pains I have ever had in my life. I legitimately thought I was having a heart attack it was so bad. I woke my boyfriend in a panic, it was terrifying. I have had panic attack before and I always suffer from acid re-flux but my God this was bad. I have never in my life been affected by a medication the way I was by this one. After a while it did subside but this morning I still have a dull ache in my chest/throat area.""",4.0,30
Compro,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I used it after a surgery when the anti-nausea patch wasn&#039;t working well enough. I took off the patch, used the suppository and had no more nausea.  
Used it again after several hours of vomiting and diarrhea due to assumed food poinsoning.  It was BAD (vomiting every 20 minutes). Then I remembered I had a left over suppository.  Used it and didn&#039;t throw up once afterwards.  I was able to go to sleep and woke up hours later when my fever had passed.  """,10.0,33
Accutane,Acne,"""I used Accutane when I was 12. It worked perfectly. It worth every penny even considering the price is kind of high. I&#039;m now 30 and I have to do it again.... yeah, acne can be a real pain in the butt but in a couple of months, it will be over.""",7.0,9
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I commenced Byetta 5ug/mL 10 days ago. I experienced no side effects and as this dose was not quite bringing my blood sugar levels into the therapeutic range, my consultant increased the dose from 5 to 10ug/mL after one week.  I have now been on the higher dose for 3 days and continue to feel extremely well with no side effects.  On diagnosis of my type 2 diabetes three weeks ago I decided to stop snacking between meals and after dinner and to be more committed to my chosen exercise regime.  I have lost 6Kg (6.2Kg is 14 pounds) in three weeks.  For me Byetta has contributed to a feeling of satiety which enables me to use this positive side effect to my advantage and only eat when feeling hungry and never between meals or after dinner.""",10.0,31
Vilazodone,Anxiety,"""5 years on Viibryd 40mg and starting to feel REALLY BAD.  I take it for General anxiety disorder with ADAH .  I started getting Head dropping sensation at night. Started beta blockers for how bad hand tremors were/are. Absolute fatigue to the point of calling it lethargic from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed. Every task feels like a chore, not from unwillingness but due to complete lack of strength to do so. This week the deep bone and muscle aches have started. I feel so bad and has been gradual decline over last year. Just figured out the cause and I am sad to stop this medication, but I&#039;d rather have GAD then this.""",8.0,2
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""So I had my mirena IUD put in about 3 months ago. I had a pretty uncomfortable experience with insertion but it was manageable I guess. So everyday for the last 3 months, since the day I had it put in, I&#039;ve gad spotting/bleeding. It looks like for the past week or so it may be starting to wear off FINALLY! So supposedly this mirena is supposed to help with acne. Let me just say from my experience so far, it had not helped my acne in any way. In fact, it has made me breakout like CRAZY!!!!! I will say that so far, I have not had any large amounts of bleeding at all. So that&#039;s a plus. Another thing I find absolutely horrifying about this IUD is my mood swings! MY LORD! I can&#039;t believe the miserable mood swings I get!""",6.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Junel for 10 months now and have no complaints. I had very mild nausea and mood swings for the first 2 months but have not experienced these since. My moderate acne has completely cleared up thanks to this pill. My only complaint is that my pack is 21 days with no placebo pills. I wish I had the placebo pills for consistency.  Also, I did not gain weight but I regularly make healthy lifestyle choices and am active.""",10.0,15
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""okay so when I originally read reviews for this pill, I was TERRIFIED. I assume you understand why. But I decided to give it a shot since my old bc (lutera) was not working for my body.
having previously struggled pretty badly with acne, I was prepared for the worst. My skin did get worse, yes, but with a consistent skin care routine I have managed it back to normal. 
I have been on this pill for 6 months and I actually like it a lot. I get cramps but my periods are 2 days, if at all. I had some break through bleeding at the beginning but it wasn&#039;t bad at all and did not bother me. It&#039;s worth a shot. 
Not all birth controls are perfect. You are pumping your body with hormones that shouldn&#039;t be there, hence the side affects. good luck!""",8.0,7
Pregabalin,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""It is difficult to rate this medication. I have all forms of Neuropathy, very painful and Lyrica has been the best so far at eliminating pain, allowing me to overcome the insomnia from the Neuropathy and opiate medication. Even at very small doses. I take 50mg once daily before bed and it works. The problem is the side effects, the worst being that after three days my eyesight is so degraded that I can not drive, I cannot read anything on the television 6 feet away, there is some eye pain and my eyes seem dry and burning. Eye problems can be serious. Wandering eye, crossed eyes and most commonly blurred vision. It also causes peripheral edema in my legs and feet.""",5.0,32
Breo Ellipta,"COPD, Maintenance","""my doctor change albuterol to breo ellipta 200/25 i used 6 months. It help but it design  for that, i have lot side defect, blood pressure  go up  from 145/155 to 165 then gain weight from 180 pounds  to 190 pounds  + start getting  boils left and right usually  between  4 to 6 weeks  on my face 6 times and on my but 4 times  .I do not recomended  this medication  is very expensive  then i stop used 2 weeks and i will  like proof my doctor those boils is becouse i used thic medicine  ,according to my doctor it&#039;s not from breo ellipta""",1.0,12
Pristiq,Depression,"""Had been on Prozac - that pooped out.  Then Effexor, its was okay.  This okay, but I get the dizzies every evening as the product wears out.  Doctor tried Wellbutrin - not a good fit as I got just plain mean.  I wish I could find a good medicine that sticks with me, doesn&#039;t have me put on weight, and drag me down.  Mood is okay, but just okay.  Not interested in much as I used to be.""",6.0,4
Bupropion,Depression,"""I started taking Wellbutrin 150mg one week ago. I suffer from mild depression, but I feel like I am going through a rough patch in my marriage/life and needed something to change.  I exercise regularly, own a business and sleep well, but just didn&#039;t have that &quot;get up and go&quot; that I felt others had.  So, my doctor had given me a prescription for Lexapro that had horrible side effects right off the bat.  Heartburn, insomnia, and this kind of stressed out feeling that made me VERY uncomfortable. My doc gave me a new prescription for Wellbutrin and I take it the moment I wake up each morning.  I feel Happy, Energetic and Ready to tackle the day.  No insomnia, but I do have a reduced appetite.  This may be just the ticket!""",8.0,207
Loestrin 24 Fe,Menstrual Disorders,"""this pill has been giving me the blues. Since starting I&#039;ve had constant yeast infections &amp; bv. Increased hunger nausea and severe bloating. Only thing it does efficiently is prevent pregnancy &amp; btw. I haven&#039;t seen my period in 3 months. Feeling terrible """,4.0,6
Reclast,Osteoporosis,"""Terrible side effects, had bone pain for 2 wks.""",1.0,109
Aviane,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m almost on month 3 of this birth control and I&#039;ve not had any problems with it. I haven&#039;t experienced any acne or weight gain. I&#039;m just still trying to figure my periods. The first month it came the day I started my first sugar pill. This month I&#039;m on my 2nd sugar pill and no sign of my period, however, Overall I have been very satisfied with this bc.""",10.0,2
Wellbutrin SR,Depression,"""I have ADD, anxiety and depression. I began 100mg once a day for a week then went to 100mg twice a day. You have to give this medicine time to work. The first I was thinking of not taking it anymore because it made me feel so tired. But I&#039;m so happy I stuck it out! My overall mood, attitude and outlook has improved tremendously. My mood and attention is consistent, unlike when I took Adderall and would experience crashes. This medication has made a world of difference. I&#039;m less anxious and happier.""",10.0,179
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I am 45 year old women  This is my second time using phentermine. I was on it last summer I had very bad dry mouth,  water did not do the trick  I had to use gum  also my doctor said lemon drops will help. It gave me lots of energy I started to work out anywhere from 2 to 3 times a day. My family was worried I will have a heart attack, so I did stop to one to two times a day, after the first two weeks the energy did cut down some.  If I had a cup of coffee with it I did get more energy but got the shakes,  so what I did was the pill working out one to two times a day and having toast in the morning and soup for dinner. I lost 23 pounds got off it for months. Gained ten pounds back, just started it up again. I don&#039;t understand, I felt very sick so bad that I had to go to the doctor he said he did not think it was that because I was on it before.  I waited weeks and now started it again, I feel sick but not as bad but I have bad headache. I went out and felt light headed and sick again. I did not even think I could drive. I had a feeling if I ate something it would help so we went out to eat and it did go away. My upper gum feels strange.  I don&#039;t know how to say it but it feels like pressure and my nose on one side feels strange. Told doctor, he said yes you can feel like that from this pill.  Well going to try it for a little while if it doesn&#039;t stop I will get off it, but if you have the same feeling your not going nuts, it can be from the pill.""",7.0,2
Atripla,HIV Infection,"""I had tested Hiv  almost three years ago, and been on Atripla for about two. This is miraculous and easy to take. One pill at bedtime, which all is needed to control the virus. My T cells counts went from 500 to 850 to 1000. My Viral Load went undetectable in weeks and I do not have bad experience or any issues with this medicine after two years. The first week on Atripla caused me some side effects like rashes that were controlled by Benadryl, vivid dreams, and upset stomach. But nothing serious. These symptoms disappeared in week or two and I feel healthy, strong, working out, bench pressing, taking classes, and life goes on. It is a lifesaver; without it, I would not be here sharing my experience.""",9.0,37
Clindamycin,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I kept going back to the doc and the always prescribe metro. It never worked! I never got any relief in the syprims,the discharge continued. I finally got check at a hospital and got prescribed this. The third day my symptoms were cleared. So happy w this medication.""",10.0,25
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I tried this medicine twice in the past two weeks hoping to see if my experience was consistent. It was. About an hour or two after taking the medicine I had terrible cramping, stomach spams, and during the second time I felt nauseous with thick and stringy saliva. Not a fun experience. After 30 min of this I was able to return to sleep and woke up occasionally with bloating and cramping. After waking up this morning I had diarrhea (consistent with the first time) and occasional cramping that lessened the more I went to the toilet. This will be the last time I take these pills-- not worth the pain, as others have said!""",7.0,11
Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I used the Monistat 7 day treatment because of a yeast infection from antibiotics.  Took first treatment last night and wish I had read this first. Horrific experience after taking the first dose!  Pain, burning, and terrible itching, the same as the majority of people on here.  So I thought well tonight has to be better as there is no way it could be worse than last night. Wrong--it is worse. That will be the last treatment I take of that. I can&#039;t believe how many people have had the same experience!  It should be taken off the market!""",1.0,7
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""This is an amazing medicine that I can not live without. No side effects and completely knocks put the pain. Only once or twice did I need a second dose. It&#039;s a life saver.  My insurance still covers it so I am lucky.""",10.0,22
Fexmid,Muscle Spasm,"""This was prescribed for lower back pain.  I was to take 1 before bed to help me sleep. Unfortunately, my body often reacts opposite to what is expected.  It gave me insomnia.  My brain refused to shut off while taking it.  The doctor switched me to Soma, which works well for me.""",1.0,21
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I was given this to help my fibromyalgia pain, since all other medicines didn&#039;t work. Neither did this. """,1.0,7
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I have been on Vyvanse for about 10 months.  It is an amazing drug to reduce distraction, calm the hyper/distractable me and just enjoy life a bit better.

The only downside for me are two things:  

firstly, the afternoon crash can suck.  I often am left feeling a little anxious or irritated.

The other thing, and probably the more annoying side affect, is that is does impact my sleep.  

To minimize these side affects, here are my tips that work for me:

1) stop drinking coffee or other stimulants.
1b) wait until you are properly awake before you take it... 
2) don&#039;t drink on medication days.
3) schedule your diet and stick with it.
4) exercise in the morning (before taking it).
5) have your no medication / chill days.""",8.0,25
Oxcarbazepine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Helped a lot with depression and mood swings""",8.0,31
Topiramate,Bipolar Disorde,"""Was initially prescribed for weight loss and it started working on day one for that, also levels out mood swings and gives me a slight boost in energy, so far no memory or cognitive impairment, side effects are occasional light headedness when I stand up and occasional numbing in hands and feet, and decreased thirst, 25mg  twice a day""",9.0,48
Doxycycline,Rosacea,"""Once a day dosing,  works better that generic.""",10.0,6
Triamcinolone,Allergic Reactions,"""I had a horrible rash on my hand and nothing seemed to even start to clear up the rash until I used triamcinolone.  Now you can hardly believe I had anything wrong at all.  The only caution I would give is &quot;use it as instructed&quot; as with all medications.""",10.0,8
Abilify,Schizophrenia,"""I&#039;ve never taken medication for my symptoms before. This medication makes me feel loopy sometimes and it seems like my eyes fly back for a second sometimes. It helps within a few minutes of feeling anxiety or really depressed. It has so far also made the voices sound more distant.""",8.0,18
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I will go for three months with no period at all and then I will bleed for a month at a time.  Just recently I had a month long period, and 2 weeks later started up again. It&#039;s been three weeks and still no end.  I have had the Implanon for almost 2 years and I can honestly say I will not use this product ever again.""",2.0,0
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I got hooked on painkillers because of chronic neck pain and have been so for the last 9 years. I have detox cold turkey at least a hundred times off of painkillers. Each time I wanted to die. This time I finally got on some suboxone and I mean to tell you that stuff is a miracle drug. First day I took 4 milligrams second day 4 milligrams third and fourth day. I&#039;m going to cut the last 8 milligram strip into quarters and take that for four days and then I&#039;m going to be done and I I&#039;m never going to go back on the painkillers again it&#039;s too hard to get off of but that Suboxone works like a miracle.""",10.0,27
Brexpiprazole,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I was prescribed rexulti by my pdoc a few days ago. Just wanted to put my input that may help others with this medication since the med hasn&#039;t even been out for a full year yet, at first i was scared to take it but gave it a shot anyway. This is day 3 for me the side effects I&#039;m experiencing is exhaustion and my mind feels a bit foggy. However, I have noticed i laughed and am not as irritable as I was a few days ago so that&#039;s a good sign. As time goes by ill come back with an update.""",5.0,27
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""I have anxiety and did not realise till I took only a 1/4 of my 25ml tab how much it was effecting me. Today I have felt more able and productive and had a day without anxiety feels amazing. I did have at least 2 memorable dreams that night. I have noticed a slight dry mouth and eyes. This being said I do have ckd and will be going back to docs to make sure kidneys are not being affected and also to ask for the liquid version of this as the other ingredients list more to my preference.... no colour additives from what I&#039;ve read.""",7.0,18
Aripiprazole,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Am 62. Been diagnosed at 20 with Borderline Personality Disorder, at 21 with Schizoaffective Disorder, then in later years with Autism and Asperger&#039;s syndrome. I am not sure which I am. (Plays into my theory that there is only one mental disorder, which has many different manifestations.) Had been taking antipsychotics from 20 to approx. 50, when I was switched to an Risperidone. Since 61, been on Abilify. Calm living, declining positive effects I feel, dosage needs to be adjusted (up) occasionally. Get mild anxiety attacks once a month, alleviated with Clonazepam. Socially better, forgetful, can&#039;t recognize faces, lose names. Crystalline memory improved. More mature, wiser, but hopelessly inept at seeing details, visuals. LOST 10 lbs.""",9.0,13
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""The drug from hell...for the first 3 days, severe nausea, mega headaches, vomiting....I will not take another injection""",1.0,23
Aveed,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Working well so far (on second injection). Less hassle than regular injections or gels and I don&#039;t have to worry about transferring it to my girlfriend.""",9.0,21
Prednisone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""Diagnosed from MRI with bone spurs on cervical vertebrae. Took 10mg, 48 pill, pack on 12 day schedule. Completely relieved pain and numbness for two and a half months. Starting new pack , now three months later. No noted side effects.""",10.0,48
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I had Mirena inserted in April 2011 as a treatment for endometrial hyperplasia with atypia and uterine polyps.  The hyperplasia was gone at my 3 month biopsy and the polyps cleared by my 6 month biopsy.  I am 41 years old and never had a child.  My periods used to be heavy and now are very light for one to four days, only needing a liner. The main adverse side effects that I have experienced are breast tenderness a couple of days a month, more clear discharge throughout the month, and a little more acne.  I can live with them knowing that the hyperplasia has been treated. I have even been able to continue losing weight.  I would definitely recommend Mirena as an alternative to using Megace, which is the normal course of treatment.""",10.0,17
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I started taking this about 2 weeks ago. I was petrified because I have had been on so many meds for my bipolar manic depressive state of health. So far so good. Had like 3 days of nausea. But that is over. I am more focused and a little more accepting of life. Versus I wanted to end my life. I foresee very good results with this medication.""",7.0,59
Percocet,Pain,"""Took Percocet for 3 days after losing a couple of finger tips to a slamming door.  It certainly helped with the pain, but made me nauseous, dizzy and drowsy. I had to lie down most of the time I took this drug. I got off it as soon as I could.""",6.0,11
Fenofibric acid,High Cholesterol,"""Worked great to lower all my bad cholesterol, but I have lost a lot of hair while using this medicine. I stopped about 2 months ago and still my hair is falling out. """,2.0,37
Azelaic acid,Acne,"""I saw results immediately, but about a week into treatment my acne began getting worse!""",1.0,26
Cipro,Urinary Tract Infection,"""This was prescribed for my son who has Cerebral Palsy and is confined to a wheelchair. He became swollen in his legs ankles and feet. Took for 48 hours and discontinued as the swelling progressed. Rushed to MD, had to take a different medicine (Macrobid). Thankfully the swelling subsided in a few days. I have read many horror stories about the side effects of this medicine - some permanent! I do not recommend. 
Please keep in mind that a urine sample should always be cultured, not just tested with a dipstick as the treatment really depends on the type of bacteria that&#039;s causing the uti.""",1.0,29
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""Pain #9-10 have DDD, neck fusion, severe osteoarthritis as in S1 joints gone, 5 bulging discs, Fibromyalgia and have been in Chronic pain for 10 years now. After telling my doctor that the usual treatment does not work on me and generics don&#039;t work at all he tried the Belbuca. First 2 days @ 600 mcg per day made me  feel a little better, pain #8 but started feeling dizzy, confused, and heart started racing like crazy. Not sleeping soundly, having nightmares, up and down all night and the pain is worse now.""",1.0,20
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""Clonazepam is very effective for anxiety.I had been on Xanax for years,then became ineffective.Some in Medical community tried to get me  on Visterol,Paxil,Remeron,all useless garbage if you have extreme panic.If used safely Clonazepam quells the bad symptoms.""",10.0,16
Insulin glargine,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been a diabetic for 20 years now. I am on metformin 1000mg two times a day. I have also been on Lantus for the same time. A Doctor can tell you what to take but it may not be right. I was told to take 65 units at bedtime, but if I was sick or did not eat much that day I could bottom out in the AM. What I&#039;m trying to say is you will have to find the right dose for you by checking your blood sugar on a regular basis.If your blood sugar was 350 at bedtime my lantus dose would  be 82.  I seldom take the same dose every night and I am staying in the good A1C range 22 for a 435 range will not work for me either. It&#039;s tough but you must keep a log to see what dose you gave yourself the last time and adjust it from there. Love you guy&#039;s.""",9.0,25
Retin-A,Acne,"""Okay I just switched from using Differen which helped my skin but didn&#039;t completely cure it. I have always had mild to moderate acne. I went to my dermatologist and  I started using Retin-A every other night for the past weeks and few days. I&#039;M BREAKING OUT LIKE THERE&#039;S NO TOMORROW. This is awful and I have to go to school during this. I really hope this is just the initial breakout, and I&#039;m not one of the people who end up saying this left my skin worse then when I started. I&#039;m going to give it another month or two.""",5.0,30
Luvox,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I finally got the courage to talk to my GP about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and all the other issues it was creating. I was first OCD when 14 (Now 33) I was given some samples of Aropax back then and it seemed to eliminate the symptoms immediately, but over time and no planning for continued dosage, my condition worsened and led me to Luvox. 

I was really down and out. The Luvox initially made me very tired. Dimished Sex Drive and loss of appetite. The enhanced depression was getting to me. The initial 50mg dose was increased (I&#039;m 6&#039;5 115kgs) to 100mg. After 4-5 weeks this started getting better. 
The sleepiness became the opposite (hard to sleep).
Take them at the same time every day and keep a journal of your improvement.""",9.0,67
Bactrim DS,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Took 1 dose (first dose) at 6am on a tuesday. By 8am throat was sore. 9am feet went numb and started feeling odd, throat hurt more as well. By 11 am feet were red and raw and hurt like nails poking through them. Genitals became beat red and raw! Had a fever and loss of appetite.  Did not take anymore after first dose. Thursday feet were better but still had sore throat and genitals still raw and felt nauseous. Friday still sore throat, genitals not as red or raw but developed a hive on them. It&#039;s now Saturday and still have sore throat, color is back to normal on genitals but still have hive and now another in the pubic hair area. I&#039;m kinda freaking out now and probably go back to he doctor today. All this from one damn pill! Uti still there""",1.0,14
Seroquel XR,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""I take this medication for its side effects primarily. It works great if you have severe insomnia. This medicine makes you very hungry when you take it. It also helps to relive anxious feelings and help calm feelings of stress. Again my doctor prescribed this medicine due to weight loss, insomnia, anxiety. This is not what the medicine is exactly made for but I have tried dozens of medicines and this is the only one that has helped with my problems.""",9.0,21
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been on Loestrin 24 for month and so far it has been a bad experience for me. I have been bleeding this whole month and have gained about 7lbs. I am very active and exercise every day but I&#039;m still gaining weight, I&#039;m naturally a thin person so its quite noticeable and it makes me very uncomfortable.""",3.0,2
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""This medication caused my blood pressure to drop but did not relieve the muscle spasms in my back.""",1.0,52
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have nexoplanon since  2015 April so long enough to be able to share my experience. I have red all these horrible reviews and have to say that remember that everyone is different. I sure can relate to some of them,  but have to say please give it a chance to your body to adjust to new contraception before writing  it off. I have to agree first few months were really hard. I had terrible mood swings,  spotting almost daily and acne. It was hard to be patent,  but I stuck with it and most of side effects were gone after 6 months. I still get a bit more spots on my face and back then I did before implant,  but my periods are completely gone for almost 1 year now,  which I love and mood swings are back to normal.""",9.0,8
Diazepam,Muscle Spasm,"""I&#039;m twenty years old and have a herniated disc, a torn pelvic muscle, and chronic scrotal pain. Some heavy-duty pain. I&#039;ve tried just about all muscle relaxers out there, and Diazepam (Valium) is the only one that loosens up my muscle spasms I get daily. It&#039;s a very therapeutic feeling. It&#039;s also nowhere as sedating as other muscle relaxers, which made me extremely groggy. I take 5 mg four times a day and have no need to increase my current regimen. It&#039;s wonderful for severe muscle spasms/pain, while also relaxing you. Highly recommended!""",10.0,61
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""Female, 27 y.o., 20mg, also taking Bupropion. 
It really helped to &quot;lift the fog&quot; of my depression.  My boyfriend noticed my mood lift within a couple days.  It all but killed my appetite and I lost a lot of weight quickly; 17 lbs within a few weeks, 1-2 pounds a day.  My appetite gradually returned and my weight plateaued.
I experienced a different side effect every day during the 1st week. Numb; dizzy; nauseous; migraines. I quit imbibing because it only made me sleepy with a headache. That may have contributed to weight-loss and eventual regain as my alcohol tolerance returned to some degree. I still get the headaches, though less frequently, and I&#039;ll take a headache over crippling anxiety and depression any old day.""",8.0,66
Flagyl,Bacterial Infection,"""I&#039;m on day 6 of a 7 day treatment, and I&#039;m throwing in the towel. I&#039;ve never had such terrible side effects. Severe dizziness, insomnia, dehydration,  irritated bladder, racing heart, anxiety, constant bad taste in mouth. I barely had any BV symptoms to begin with, so the meds have felt like unnecessary torture. Never again.""",1.0,35
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medicine probably saved my life. After being misdiagnosed with severe depression, I had been on a high dose of Prozac which led me to a near suicide attempt. Switching psychologists, I was diagnosed with bipolar 2, taken off of the Prozac and put on this medication and almost immediately noticed a difference. They told me that I shouldn&#039;t feel a difference until at least 150mgs but I felt it at 75mgs. I&#039;m currently on 400mgs which is usually the highest for treating bipolar. It is also used to treat epilepsy, and people with epilepsy take thousands of mgs a day, so it I felt safer when experimenting with it. The only reason I gave it a 9 is that it doesn&#039;t completely hold me over when I have overwhelming emotions. Adding Trileptal now.""",9.0,48
Prozac,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""It was very disappointing when Zoloft and Ability didn&#039;t work for me, but Prozac began working within 4 to 5 days of taking. This medicine is working good for my OCD.""",9.0,114
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 29 with two daughters, 2yrs and 2mo. I got an IUD after my first daughter and it was horrible. I spotted the entire year! The pain reminded me of labor pains, so I decided to try the patch since remembering to take a pill everyday with two kids in the house seemed impossible. I have been on the patch for about 6 weeks and I will say this, the patch is doing its job, I am not pregnant! But the tiredness I feel is unreal! Literally, I can barely keep my eyes open all day long. I get random feelings of nausea throughout the week, but nothing a few tums can&#039;t fix. The headaches seem to always come on the day I put on a new patch, again nothing unbearable. However. The tiredness is driving me insane I really hope it goes away with time.""",7.0,7
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""This was not as bad as I thought it would be, although, I still have one more dose to go.  The key for me was using super cold ice water to mix it, use two straws at the back of my tongue, holding my nose and only stopping when I needed a breath.  I was able to down it pretty fast.  It took about 45 minutes for my first movement and it was almost like a normal stool, then nothing else for like 20 minutes, then (hang on it&#039;s about to get real) it was like pee.  This has lasted for about 4 hours for me.  I&#039;m hoping this stops soon so I can sleep a little before I start the 2nd dose at 2:30am. I wonder if it&#039;s possible to sleep on the toilet?""",9.0,17
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""If I could give this shot 0 rating I would. Lets start with I&#039;ve always had a normal period before this unexplained side effect of a shot. This shot was administer to me in April and I didn&#039;t stop bleeding until July 31st. After doing my own research and taking matters into my own hands it has finally stopped. I went to the doctor countless of times trying to figure out how to stop the bleeding. I took (BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES) if I could type that in bold letters and in a bigger font I would. When I tell you on the first day of taking it the bleeding was much lighter and on the 5th day it was gone. All I took was one tablespoon daily.""",1.0,51
Citalopram,Depression,"""I suffered from depression for about 3 years after a bad breakup that caused me to have low self esteem. I lost myself and didn&#039;t know who I was anymore and became suicidal. After that I knew I needed help. I&#039;m now on Celexa, I don&#039;t stress like I used to. I&#039;m just a happier person I never have suicidal thoughts anymore. I&#039;m not 100% yet but I way better than before. I&#039;m about to graduate college in 2 weeks and I feel like I have a purpose now. Celexa saved life.""",9.0,75
Vraylar,Bipolar Disorde,"""Started to feel ok the first week but once Doctor upped dose to 3 mg all heck broke loose . Massive anxiety panic attacks and loss of sleep . Felt like I was loosing my mind .""",2.0,20
Amitriptyline,ibromyalgia,"""I have fibromyalgia and suffered with anxiety and migraines also menopause is setting in. More recently I had an mri and they also found a syrinx ( cyst  like in my spinal cord) in the neck area. I have taken anti depessants before and have reacted badly too them. Amitryptiline 10mg at night was offered to me to help with sleep and pain. It&#039;s great, I sleep through no more toilet trips or lying awake all night. I have an interest in life again I had become quite house bound but I&#039;m up and about even walked round town which I haven&#039;t done in years. It&#039;s only a small dose and it&#039;s worked brilliantly.""",8.0,45
Plaquenil,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I live in Uk and having all treatment under the National Health Service.

I have RA, fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis, blepharitis and interstitial lung disease ! Blimey I hear you say quite rightly. I say it every day.

I take hydroxychloraquine in conjunction with methatrexate and etanercept and they seem to work well together. However since my methatrexate was reduced ( due to continual chest infections ) I have notice recurrance of swelling and pain has increased. I am now on 80 mg of morphine ( MST slow release ) x 2 per day and oramorph ( instant effect morphine ) for breakout pain. Docs told me that they know the three meds work in conjunction with each other but they don&#039;t know why ! Who cares - give me the drugs. Hope this helps.""",8.0,50
Ciprofloxacin,"Epididymitis, Sexually Transmitted","""Ciprofloxacin was prescribed by my hospital and urologist for a six week period. Muscle stiffness and bone pains as side effects, relieved by drinking plenty of water. Relief of testicular pain very slow. If condition does not considerably improve will seek to to have site drained.""",4.0,7
Dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""This is a wonderful medication. I am so happy I switched from Adderall. I find the focus and concentration to be awesome. Without a doubt it is the cleanest feeling ADHD medications on the market. If you have co-morbid anxiety disorders, this is the medicine to go for. I always felt anxious on Adderal or Ritalin, but the Dexedrine is so smooth that I find my anxiety is being helped! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has ADHD, especially when others have caused increased agitation. I believe this is the best ADHD medicine on the market.""",10.0,101
Bupropion,Depression,"""My depressive thoughts and ideation increased a lot within 2 weeks of starting. I called my Dr and tapered the dosage and they ordered extra small doses so my body would not be shocked. If you feel like you are having increased depression daily after starting this medication please contact your medical team and ask to taper off.""",1.0,25
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Okay, so, I never thought I&#039;d ever write one of these reviews, but, here goes. I asked my doctor about phentermine after having a very hard time losing weight (under his monitoring) for 4 years. I&#039;m young, only 27 and 5&#039;4&quot;, so it shouldn&#039;t be this hard. I started on 15mg back in May of 2015 clocking in at 210lbs . With complete diet change, and moderate/high level exercise 3x a week, I now weigh 145lbs. I feel incredible and the effects of the phentermine act mostly like a glorified appetite suppressant. It doesn&#039;t really do much itself, but it does enough to keep me aware and on point. Maybe that&#039;s all I needed? No side effects AT ALL. Then again, 15mg is less than half a normal dosage. I love it. 10/15 more pounds to my goal!""",8.0,16
Avelox,Bacterial Infection,"""First of all I&#039;m so sadden by so many horrified stories on this blog.  My heart goes out to you all. I am on day 9 with Avelox. My doctor prescribed other medicines for this bacterial infection and bad cough that I have for three months now. The first 2 days were horrible for me on Avelox. I was throwing up all night, heart beating fast, severe itching.  By day 3 I felt great and my side effects now are not as bad, minor itching now.  But I must say this medicine does work for me. It also has cleared up my skin on my face and I had blisters on my hand big one&#039;s that also has cleared up. So I&#039;m going to do a refill on this and continue this medicine for another 10 days.  Good Luck to all that had bad experience with this medicine.""",9.0,14
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Birth Control,"""After being on Tri-Nessa for at least a decade with no problems, I was switched from Tri-Nessa to Low Ogestrel because I was experiencing very heavy bleeding during my periods. The Low Ogestrel did fix the heavy bleeding but at a cost. I&#039;ve been on L.O. for 6 months and have been experiencing depression, mood swings, acne on my chin and pimples on my scalp.At first I attributed these things to the beginning of menopause, but after really thinking about it, it just seemed too coincidental that these things began when I began taking a different pill. This morning I googled &quot;side effects of Low Ogestrel&quot; and am finding pages of stories just like mine.  I already have a call into my dr. and will switch pills.""",4.0,13
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""inferno below.
Crying. Crying. Can&#039;t escape.
One star review.""",1.0,2
Loestrin 24 Fe,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve been on about three different birth controls to regulate my heavy menstrual bleeding, the first one made me bleed the whole month, the second worked but my doctor was worried that such a high dosage especially at 15 wouldn&#039;t be good, the third I was on gave me my period every other week. Going onto Loestrin 24 Fe was really great, everything has gone well and I&#039;ve been on it for over 8 months now and the only side effect I&#039;ve had is the missed or light periods, they worry me. Other than that I would totally recommend this pill.""",8.0,4
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Migraine Prevention,"""I have gotten Botox for migraines for three years now.  The migraines went from every other day to one per month, the shots are not fun but quick and worth it.  I do have some drooping of both eyelids and occasional blurry vision that lasts about 30 min.  I am on the lower dose- 18 shots.  I tried twice the dose one time and my neck and back of head were tight and sore for a week.  Went back to the lower dose.""",9.0,23
L-methylfolate,Depression,"""I have been taking Deplin for 18 days and I do notice a slight change in my depression/brain fog and energy levels. I think it is being inhibited by my Adderall withdrawal but am hoping it is helpful since I&#039;ve tried many medications and nothing has really helped.""",7.0,62
Pristiq,Depression,"""I love Pristiq. Upped from 50 mg to 100 mg and it works better with 100 mg Seroquel XR. Better than Zoloft and I&#039;m now almost feeling normal. No side effects at all.""",10.0,28
Copper,Birth Control,"""My experience with Paragard was horrible I had heavy periods, outrageous cramps, acne, mental issues due to the implant because now that I&#039;ve had it removed I feel excellent.  When I had it removed there was rust on the copper. I do not suggest anyone has Paragard implants ever. It was the biggest mistake that I ever made having the  implant put inside of me and I am so grateful that I finally had it removed.""",3.0,12
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I was prescribed Sprintec by my OBGYN because I thought I had polycystic ovarian syndrome. My blood tests came back saying I didn&#039;t, I continued with Sprintec anyway. 
My periods have always come every four weeks on the dot, even if they were light. As soon as I started my first pack (the day my period was supposed to start) I had brown spotting for three straight weeks with a heavy period right in the middle. Then I had two days of no spotting, then a 5 day period. Then 2 weeks with no spotting, 2 weeks spotting, 1 week without and I am currently spotting, as I have been for the last week. 
I&#039;m about to finish my third pack and I have not renewed my prescription. I was dissappointed my breasts didn&#039;t swell and had nausea the first 2 weeks.""",4.0,1
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex April 9th and took the take action pill less than 24 hours later.... I was supposed to start my period April 18 but when the day came I did not start.  It got me so worried I never thought I&#039;d ever want my period so bad, it came five days later and I felt super relieved.. I also stayed with my regular cycle instead of having more or less days, and was not lighter or heavier at all. My advice is take it as soon as you can and don&#039;t worry if you are late by a couple of days!!""",10.0,5
Fluticasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""It works fine, but I still have some discomfort in my eyes and after 10 days of taking it I have develop a constant contraction in my right eye. I will stop using this product and use it occasionally.""",8.0,2
Bevacizumab,Ovarian Cance,"""I had sores in my mouth, hands turning dark inside and cracking in the skin.  I am tired and I have nose bleeding but not enough for medical treatment.""",5.0,24
Viagra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I am in my early sixties. I take a 50mg and like clockwork I am hard in 45 to 60 minutes. No worries about keeping the erection long enough to climax.  I can&#039;t believe just how good this drug works. Side effects for me are minimal.""",10.0,49
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I had never had a yeast infection in my life until 2 days ago. I decided that I would try monistat 1 because I wanted it gone quickly. I went to the store the morning after symptoms started and I inserted the ovule around 11am and applied the cream. I took a nap for a couple of hours and could already feel some relief from the itching and burning. When I got up, I did feel some slight leaking and I still felt a little discomfort but it was nowhere near what it was earlier that day. I was getting some discharge and a little itching but nothing major. By bed time the itching had gotten a little worse so I applied more cream, took some aleve, and crawled into bed. I got up this morning and all itching/burning is gone. All in less than 24 hours""",10.0,27
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I would most definitely reccomend Accutane! the stuff is brilliant!!! i am 18 and have experienced bad skin for almost 2 years, i was constantly paranoid and unhappy and now i wake up instantly in a good mood, the side effects can be quite painful as i had very dry lips and dry patches all over my arms but they are only temporary and defo worth it!""",10.0,12
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""Simply not as hungry anymore and don&#039;t think of food. Have taken for 1 week and lost 3.8 lbs. This is the real deal. Don&#039;t feel wired like with other diet pills.""",10.0,110
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""Started this pill exactly a month ago and the first week was terrible. Felt nauseous about 6 hours after taking the pill, which made me very weak and sick feeling. Had to call out of work twice and leave early because I would throw up. My second week got a lot better started taking it around 8 pm and would sleep through the side effects. Still taking it today and feel a lot better.""",8.0,12
Metoclopramide,GERD,"""I have no side effects with reglan after 3 months of use. It works well when combined with Nexium, this combo is only med that works for my gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I have tried them all and these 2 medicines reduce the GERD down by approximately 75%. I also have my bed propped up at the head by 6 inches.""",5.0,41
Prozac,Depression,"""My dr started me on 20mg once daily.After a few months with no improvement he raised it to 40mgs.After about 2 weeks at this dose the depression subsided some and also my anxiety as I found myself reaching for my Xanax less and less.However after about 5-6 months the depression and anxiety came back and my doctor told me raising the dose would do no good.So,that being said, if you need an anti-deppressant to get you through a rough patch in your life (divorce,holidays,death of a loved one) this seemed to work very well just after about 6 months I was right back where I started. 
*Another benefit is it&#039;s generic (Fluoxetine) in many stores is only $4 for a month supply.Ive seen some Anti-deppressants cost well over $100 for a month*""",6.0,13
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been on Celexa for depression for thirteen years total, six the first time, two years medicine free, and then seven years up until recently. It had worked wonderfully until fall of this past year. I suddenly had nervousness and anxiety not experienced before while on Celexa. I told my doctor and he switched me to Trazodone. I miss that Celexa was once a day treatment, while I have to take Trazodone multiple times per day because it wears off. Sad that Celexa started causing anxiety after so many good years on it. Be watchful, because some MD&#039;s do not acknowledge anxiety as a possible side effect of Celexa.""",7.0,26
Guaifenesin,Cough,"""Have COPD and am taking this for mucus and cough every 4 hours.  Can&#039;t swallow pill so taking liquid.  The taste is so strong it sometimes makes me cough forever.  Can a small amount of water be added to dose?""",9.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve used Aviane for approx. 14 years, I&#039;m 43 now.  My doctor recommended Aviane because it had a low hormone level.  I never gained weight and my period have for the most part always been light.  The only side effect that I&#039;ve experienced is Melasma (dark spots on face).  I&#039;ve recently tried to get off of this birth control but I experienced immediate weight gain. It could be attributed to my age...I don&#039;t know.   Since I&#039;m single now am not sexually active right now I&#039;m going to stop using Aviane to see if my dark spot problem clears up.""",9.0,13
Trintellix,Depression,"""I just came off 112.5mg/day of Effexor which was absolutely HORRIBLE. My doctor has put me on 10mg of Brintellix. I have immediately begun feeling better mentally and emotionally for the first time in months, even while dealing with these withdrawal symptoms. I didn&#039;t have high hopes given my past experiences with antidepressants and honestly was about ready to give up on medication all together. I am experiencing some nausea which could be from withdrawing, the Brintellix, or most likely both. Seriously, for how bad I am feeling physically from the Effexor I am absolutely amazed that I can feel this positive mentally. I&#039;ll update when the physical symptoms subside.""",8.0,80
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""I have severe anxiety, agoraphobia and OCD. I am taking 50mg of the Vistaril along with 1mg of Xanax 4 times a day and I haven&#039;t felt this good since I was a kid. I love it and more importantly, I am able to live a normal life! It&#039;s a life saver in my opinion.""",10.0,126
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""Took my first table and had muscle spasms,extreme tiredness and flu like symptoms.  I had such high hopes for this medication but I am afraid to even take another dose.""",1.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 19 years old and these are my first birth control pills. I definitely hate these pills right now. I completed my first week today and it&#039;s been hell. I take my pills at 7 PM everyday. I get minor stomach aches which makes me feel uneasy. By time 12 AM comes around I am throwing up every meal I ate for the day. I have also been losing more hair than normal but it was minor amounts. I saw other people mention hair loss but I didn&#039;t think it would be me.""",3.0,4
Yasmin,Birth Control,"""It did its job by not getting me pregnant however I gained a lot of weight.  I also had terrible mood swings.  One time I cried for two hours and couldn&#039;t stop.  I was on Yaz for about 6 months and I still had terrible mood swings so I switched to Loestrin and have me very happy so far.""",4.0,18
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""So, when I had just turned 13, last year, I started experiencing some breakouts on my forehead. They weren&#039;t that bad, so it wasn&#039;t much of a worry, but over the summer and throughout the year it had gotten a lot worse. So, I went to dermatologist in November, and they got me set up with some Epiduo. At first, I actually saw a good difference the first week, but into the second week, I experienced common problems, such as my face drying out, burning, redness, dryness, and flaky skin on my face. That all went away on my fourth/fifth week. I&#039;m seeing some differences. Still, have acne, but its not as much as I had before, so it did help""",8.0,2
Repatha,High Cholesterol,"""Fantastic miracle drug! I&#039;m only 34 but had a heart attack at the age of 32. I have had heart disease &amp; high cholesterol since age 25. Been on meds to treat both since, and watched my diet, and exercised. My HC never dropped, and only continued to spike higher, and higher. Nearly a year after my heart attack I could feel that I would soon have another if nothing could be done. I was at the max dose of meds with 0 results. Repatha was my last hope, and here are my before &amp; after results.

Before:
Total Cholesterol: 281
HDL(Good Cholesterol): 44
LDL (Bad Cholesterol): 219

After Repatha (Only 2 months of treatment)
Total Cholesterol:198
HDL(Good Cholesterol): 53
LDL (Bad Cholesterol) 124

Everything is within normal range now!""",10.0,24
Differin,Acne,"""I needed to share an honest review. I got differin to get rid of these stubborn invisible pimples around my chin. Basically they&#039;re clogged pores. They appeared even though I wash my face daily and nightly and exfoliate regularly with expensive products. Then I found differin. I&#039;ve been on it about 3 weeks now. Although I have gotten breakouts all over, my forehead is it&#039;s clearest it&#039;s been. The pores on my cheeks are getting smaller and clearer. My nose has practically no problem areas anymore. The invisible pimples/clogged pores are subsiding dramatically. I am getting breakouts in those areas but my face looks radiant anyway.""",7.0,19
Skyla,Birth Control,"""If you are here to gauge how painful an IUD insertion is, I beg you to not read any reviews on it. Pain is subjective. It really varies from person to person. I say this because I was on here the week before my appointment reading every bit of information. This made my process a thousand times worse. I was so nervous when I went in because reviews said it would be the worst pain I would ever experience. So far from the truth. The doctor will tell you everything you&#039;re about to feel; take their word for it. They won&#039;t deceive you. I cried a ton because I was so nervous. Relax. Take deep breaths, you&#039;ll feel a pinch, it&#039;ll hurt some, but not a lot. You&#039;ll feel a sudden cramp. It&#039;ll hurt becuase it&#039;s sharp, but that&#039;s it. Quick and easy! :)""",10.0,32
Vaniqa,Hirsutism,"""What can I say but Thank God ! I&#039;ve suffered from basically a full beard for over 30 years , having to shave daily , twice if I was going out in the evening . I&#039;ve been using Vaniqa for nearly 4 weeks and the growth has slowed considerably . My GP in West Sussex couldn&#039;t prescribe due to the Practice having a &#039;black flag&#039; on this ?? He wanted to but just wasn&#039;t able """,10.0,16
Dimenhydrinate,Nausea/Vomiting,"""For me, it works miracles. When I used to drink I&#039;d get the worst hangovers because of the horrible stomach ache and vomiting. If I take this, I know in one  hour exactly (it literally takes exactly 60 minutes for me) I will feel better and not even a little nauseous. I also get nasty random bouts of nausea (I have no idea why). Before knowing about Dramamine, I&#039;d have to force myself to vomit just to feel a little bit of relief but after finding this stuff, I no longer suffer. I do not know what I will do if this medicine is ever discontinued. """,10.0,39
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Birth Control,"""I did not experience any weight gain, acne or physical side effects, and the birth control did do its job (prevent pregnancy). I was however vey emotionally effected by this pill. I was not depressed, but incredibly over emotional. I normally never cry and keep most things to my self, but cried every single day while taking this pill. Ultimately changed to another BC because after 6 months, it did not go away.""",4.0,6
Lyrica,Neuralgia,"""My taking Lyrica was in combo with Tegretol and a few others.  It made my finger ends and toe ends  tingly and numb at times. It did help my Face Pain a bit. But then the skin on my finger ends split constantly and then the inside of my mouth began to peel constantly as well.   Ugh!     I had to go off of it as it simply was not helping my situation of Face Pain, however, I can see where it MAY work for diabetic or MS pain of toes and fingers.""",5.0,28
Dapsone,Acne,"""After living on doxcycline for 2 years,finally found winning combo for MY perimenopausal hormone/stress induced SEVERE CYSTIC acne! Everytime I got off doxycycline, face worsened within 2 months (scarred and inflammed) than when I started. Would take 3 months of being back on the antibiotic, along with the retin A/hyperpigmentation combo cream that my derm helped develop before scarring became less noticeable. Doxycycline worked well (compared to clindamycin/minocycline/ OTC/proactive system and all salicylic acid, etc.); but, didn&#039;t want to live on antibiotics. 3 months changed to Bactrim &amp; Aczone.  Within 2 months, as if I never had acne at all.  No scars. Aczone &amp; MD&#039;s cream only for last month. No CYSTS or pimples. CLEAR SKIN!!""",10.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got on Jolessa because I get horrible migraines when I get my period, so having it just 4 times a year is much better than 12/13 (I got it every 22 days). I gained a little weight but other than that, I love it. I&#039;ve never had any issues with other side effects and I&#039;ve been on it for a year and a half.""",9.0,8
Cephalexin,Kidney Infections,"""I took cephalexin for a kidney infection and its been 2 days, the infection is feeling better, BUT I get EXTREMELY nauseous when I take the pill (3x&#039;s a day). Also got yeast infections. """,5.0,58
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""I just want to say that Drysol really works for me, its been 2 weeks now and I&#039;ve used it like 3-4 times and haven&#039;t seen a drop from my armpits yet. Let me tell you how good Drysol is - I put it on Thursday, the day I got it, and my armpits were dry that whole weekend. All I did is took a shower for everyday I went out, Friday, Saturday and on Sunday I was at the game. I didn&#039;t have time to put it on more than once that whole weekend and my armpits were dried. Nothing works like Drysol. I&#039;m writing this because I hope this post helps someone else. I did a lot of research but I&#039;m done. This is my last stop. I just wanted to leave feedback and big thanks to people who made it.""",10.0,116
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""First few days some nausea. Lighter period and cramps were not as bad and I was not as moody the days before my period.  I have now been on it a month and a half and been having spotting and cramps for the past three days.""",8.0,6
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""After 47 years of smoking more than a pack a day and after 15 years of dreaming to get rid of it , I finally heard of Champix as it is called in these parts. It&#039;s like a miracle. The cravings, almost unbearable with cold turkey, went away just like that from the very beginning. I am in my third  clean week now. Side effects are really crazy dreams, a daylong slight dizziness, loss of appetite, constipation. But it&#039;s all worth it. Short pangs of craving occasionally occur. This product should be far more widely publicized ! There is hope now.""",10.0,27
Botox,Overactive Bladde,"""I&#039;ve had an overactive bladder since I can remember as a child and came to think of it as &quot;normal&quot;.   Started taking Ditropan 25+ years ago but it along with other meds stopped working after a while.  My urologist suggested Botox injections and it has been life changing!  I sleep all night without having to get up to go to the bathroom 3 or 4 times like before Botox and can drink a cup of coffee without having to go at least 3 times an hour.  I&#039;ve had injections once a year for the last three years and couldn&#039;t be happier with the results.  My suggestion is run don&#039;t walk to your doctor and have the injections!  The results are as close to a miracle as I&#039;ve ever experienced.""",10.0,90
Apremilast,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""I was on the 28 day starter pack made it to the regular dose of 30 mg 2x aday
Severe headaches like I have never experienced before, I have had migraines for over 40 years these were worse. MD reduced dose to 30 once a day.
Still had some headaches, jaw pain and nausea the side effects have outweighed the good- no real improvement in hands - will stop taking Otezla 
It also made me extremely moody and angry.""",1.0,26
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My wife started a course of Bydureon in the summer. After 3 months she had not only lost weight but her A1C went from 9  6.something. She felt healthier and had no severe reaction. I went on it when I saw how it worked for her. It affects your appetite and you can avoid junk food without and compulsion to eat it. No problems at all except for constipation. I&#039;ve lost 20+ pounds in three months and have gone down a few inched on the waistline. Very expensive drug with a month&#039;s supply being over $1600 but my insurance covered it for both of us.""",9.0,28
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Seriously is a wonder medicine if you are truly ready to stop.""",9.0,47
Mesalamine,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""I was worried to be on a medication such as lialda on its strongest dosage (4 pills a day). My doctor told me to have all 4 in the morning with food. The combination of the Lialda and Canasa suppository at night helped my symptoms within days. I was blood free for two weeks but now notice some blood again. I&#039;m really frustrated and hope this is just going to take more time and not mean that I have to try something stronger. """,8.0,14
Clonazepam,Burning Mouth Syndrome,"""I have had burning mouth syndrome for almost a year.  I have tried everything- thrush medicine, Neurontin, mouth wash and clonazepam.  I&#039;m afraid I have had no relief, even with the clonazepam. """,1.0,18
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I was on cymbalta 60mg for 18 months. I&#039;ve been on many different antidepressants throughout the years. My issue is not when you take it but when you go off. Please do not take this medicine. I&#039;ve gone through hell the last 12 days getting this drug out of my system. Google cymbalta withdrawal or cymbalta discontinuation syndrome to learn more.""",3.0,102
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""This drug is highly TOXIC! After just 1, I felt tingling within an hour. That night, while sleeping, it was like a bomb went off inside of me. Nerve pain in both feet. Burning up my back, on my chest, and in my arms and palms. It was like I was on FIRE. Doctors won&#039;t admit it&#039;s causing you any harm because it&#039;s so widely prescribed. Once you start feeling pain you have been &quot;floxed&quot; (look it up). The ER will do a few tests, spend thousands, and send you home with an anxiety pill thinking you are crazy. They are ill equipped to deal with severe allergic reactions because they can&#039;t tell them from side effects. It&#039;s a double black box drug meaning the FDA gave it the highest warning. Over 40 pages of side effects. """,1.0,14
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""I was diagnosed with fobromyalgia in 1997, but wasn&#039;t prescribed lyrica until 2007. What a difference. Until lyrica I was in bed and couldn&#039;t do anything!!I was vomiting every day and had to be hospitalized several times and had lost several pounds. Now I&#039;m back to work full time which i&#039;d never thought i&#039;d be able to do again. Doing more than simple tasks is a joy, and being able to play with my grand kids is more enjoyable than I can say. I do have to say I have to take pain medicines and muscle relaxers and had a pain pump placed inside my stomach, but with everything I&#039;m almost back to normal. The only negative is the weight gain, but i&#039;ll take that. My husband said I needed it anyway. But I can&#039;t tell you how happy I am with the lyrica.""",10.0,43
Dicyclomine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Took away none of the spasms, but I did have all of the side effects; dizzy, tired and headaches.""",1.0,47
Copper,Birth Control,"""I was terrified to get the copper IUD because of all the scary reviews online. There is a history of breast cancer in the family, so I wanted to stay away from hormones and the fact that periods generally cease with Mirena was not reassuring. I&#039;ve had the IUD for 8 months now, and each month is better than the last. I generally bleed through the largest absorbency tampon in 3-4 hours for two days, then have ~3 days of &quot;normal&quot; bleeding. The cramps sometimes impede my daily life, but generally only for a day or two before my period starts. Overall, not having to think about birth control, not feeling it during intercourse, and being protected for 10 years FAR outweighs the cramps and bleeding, in my opinion!""",9.0,8
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""This was my first time buying Abreva. I am disappointed. It actually made my cold sore bigger. It also spread. Right when I thought it was over, one began in a different place! That has never happened before. I&#039;m back to placing green tea bags on it.""",1.0,1
Endocet,Chronic Pain,"""I have Fibromyalgia and I have taken Oxycodone for when I am having a bad day and my Fibromyalgia flares up. It helps me have a better life, I can get up and move. This medication takes the edge off for me.  It does not take all the pain away which is okay because I just want to be able to function rather than staying in bed or on couch all day unable to get up due to the pain.""",9.0,62
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""My 8 yr old has been taking this medication since he was 5 years old. Started at 10mg. Took him to the Doctor to see about upping it to 20mg. While at the doctors office the doctor said he needs 30mg. We tried that for a week or so. My son lost his appetite and complained with his heart hurting. Took him back, put him on 20mg. When he started the medication everyone could see a huge difference in his behavior. They said he was like a different child. Straight As for the past 3 report cards. The medicine runs out near the end of the day. If he has issues that&#039;s when it happens. At times he hits himself, makes strange noises, and can be moody. He sleeps well and he is @ 85% in his weight. It has worked for him.""",9.0,52
Colesevelam,High Cholesterol,"""Medicine worked initially to lower cholesterol but became less effective as time went on. Also, taking three of those &quot;horse pills&quot; twice a day is difficult!  They are huge pills.""",5.0,21
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""My doctor gave me a sample box as my insurance would not cover. After reading reviews this is what I did. Chilled water and Suprep, put Oragel on my tongue and mouth to deaden taste buds. Used a straw as far back as possible held my nose. Each time I stopped I drank orange Gatorade and put a little honey on my tongue. Only tasted a little strong cough syrup. It took effect about 30 minutes later and subsided in a couple of hours. I did this at 6 PM and 3 am procedure at 8:30 am. I wish I had some diaper rash ointment as the Vaseline did not quite do the trick with the burning. Did not have any severe reactions.""",10.0,25
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""My co worker and I started Saxenda 1 week ago . My first initial weight at weigh In was 252lb and I&#039;m 5&#039;6&quot; . My weight  a week later is 247.8 lb. The only side effect my co worker and I are experiencing is nausea that doesn&#039;t last very long .""",10.0,8
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had my nexplanon implant put in at the beginning of February 2014. About a week after I started spotting and haven&#039;t stopped since. It isn&#039;t as bad as I had expected, I just have to wear pantiliners everyday. The only other side effect I&#039;ve experienced is a total lack of any sex drive whatsoever. Other than that, I haven&#039;t had any other issues with the birth control and am very satisfied with my choice of using Nexplanon.""",8.0,6
Zoloft,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;ve taken 50 mg Zoloft for almost 2 years for anxiety. I love Zoloft and am so grateful for the mental freedom that it has given me. Since I have been on it I have been much, MUCH happier.  Recently, I decided that I am finally ready to embark on a healthier lifestyle. I started working out religiously 5-6 hrs/week, a combination of weight training and cardio, along with calorie monitoring of 1200-1500/day.  I have been unable to lose hardly any weight.  I&#039;ve lost 5 lbs total  I am wondering if it is because of the Zoloft?  I am now weening myself off of it to see if I am able to maintain a happy disposition.  I&#039;m hoping that I succeed in controlling my anxiety on my own &amp; will be interested to see if the weight starts coming off.""",9.0,20
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I&#039;m only giving this medication a 6 because it worked.

When I drank the 2 pm drink, it took me 20 minutes because of the taste and I kept gagging. When I was finished, I drank the 32 oz of water with difficulty because I was so bloated and I felt like I was going to throw up. The Suprep started working in about an hour.

Second dose at 7 pm comes around, and after the first sip I had to sprint to the bathroom and vomited everywhere because I couldn&#039;t make it. It was horrible. After that, I got 1/3 of the liquid down and started vomiting again. After that I put it over ice and was finally able to get the rest of it down (took me a while). I never want to use this prep ever again.""",6.0,17
Soma,Muscle Spasm,"""It works better than the pain pills I was given.""",10.0,30
Valacyclovir,Cold Sores,"""In the past, whenever I would get a fever blister it was awful.  The lymph nodes in my neck would swell to the point it was painful to turn my head sideways. The fever blister was always at the corner of my mouth. My entire bottom lip would swell up and the blister itself would be so big and painful that it was difficult to open my mouth wide enough to eat. My doctor gave me a prescription  with additional refills for valacyclovir. About a week ago I felt a fever blister starting to form, so I took the valacyclovir as directed and the results have been amazing! The fever blister never got any bigger than it was that very first day. Neither my lip nor my lymph nodes swelled and you can hardly even tell I have a fever blister.""",10.0,5
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I will start by saying that I suffer from major depression. I have tried just about everything in the book and was starting to just about feel like giving up hope (on medications that is!) and was completely exhausted. My doctor just recently, put me on Pristiq and almost immediately I noticed a difference and have had no side effects what so ever. I have been excited about life and happy to get out of bed everyday now. It has been a drastic change and I am so thankful. I&#039;m not sure how this medicine might take to others, but for me it has worked wonders. """,10.0,224
Levofloxacin,Bronchitis,"""Every winter I get terrible Bronchitis. Usually am constantly coughing, use a nebulizer, use inhaler, this all last literally until spring! Coughing for months. This time caught it early. Took shots and Levaquin for ten days. Felt like total crude for the whole time BUT it worked. First time it all left without those months of cough, cough, coughing solid back to back. Can&#039;t tell you what a relief it was. SO take it!! Despite side affects unless it&#039;s too serious you&#039;ll be glad you did!!""",10.0,50
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""This medicine does wonders.  I am a 27 year old male who suffered from severe cyclical depression.

This drug, (also known as fluoxetine when I get it cheaper), did wonders for my outlook and disposition of the world.  It feels as if a solid barrier has been thrown up in my mind against things which would otherwise stress me out or cause depression.  It also has a profound stabilizing effect in general on mood, thoughts, and feelings.

I am deeply thankful for this drug.  I would suggest trying it if you are reading this and suffer from these conditions.""",10.0,6
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I get really bad pains when my period is going to start. My doctor told me to try taking Prilosec for the pain, which I happened to have because of a previous ulcer. I find that Prilosec OTC is the only thing that gives me almost immediate relief. I hope this can help others struggling with this type of pain.""",8.0,26
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""Saphris works extremely well for me to suppress my mania. As for the bad taste, it is possible to get the tablets in black cherry flavor.""",10.0,17
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I have just been on Microgenstin Fe 1/20 for a month now. No period yet, which made me nervous until reading some these reviews. I was on Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 and wanted something with less estrogen. I have lost five pounds, no mood swings and I&#039;m loving it. Only thing is night sweats and more emotional at times.""",8.0,14
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""The problem was sleep deprivation and my physician suggested Atarax and explained that sleeping is when the body restores itself making it vitally important to get a good night of sleep. I take one pill in the evening and sleep soundly and for now this is the right solution.""",10.0,106
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;m 16 years old and I started taking phentermine 12/08/11. I weighed in at 211 lbs and I&#039;m 5&#039;5. Today is 12/18/11 and 
I weigh in at 195lbs. That&#039;s 15 lbs in 10 days! My goal weight is 140 lbs by this summer because I&#039;m so young to be obese. I&#039;m going to be a senior and I don&#039;t want to leave high school the way I am now. """,10.0,10
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""My experience has been a good one. I am on week two and I have lost 10 pounds. It has taken away all my cravings and I dont eat in between meals anymore. I have not had any of the side effects they talk about except for an ever so slight headache at times. I contributed that to caffeine withdrawal.  I have also stuck to eating healthy and cut out alcohol. This has definitely been a good change for me.""",10.0,66
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""The people that developed Harvoni should receive the Nobel Peace Prize for medicine. I carried this virus for 40 years!  Took the pill for 24 weeks and so far, I&#039;m cured!  This is nothing short of a miracle. I only hope that Many more people can be cured also.  Thanks for saving my life. Sincerely,  Todd C.""",10.0,15
Livalo,High Cholesterol,"""I&#039;ve been on Livalo for 9 mos increasing the dose from 2 mg to 4 mg every other day with no side effects then due to poor LDL test (140) my MD switched me to 4 mg every day after 45 days I now have extreme diarrhea, stomach pain overall weakness and feel like I&#039;m depressed And in a fog, sexual desire has waned as well - I&#039;m stopping the meds. I&#039;m 55 yrs old I work out 4 x a week lift weights etc triglycerides have always been low (55) and HDL (76) high without meds, only LDL was 170.""",1.0,60
Prozac,Depression,"""Took Prozac for about four years.  It worked in relieving my depression, anger, and anxiety, but left me numb as well.  Had almost no &quot;lows&quot; but no &quot;highs&quot; either.  I had no side effects other than I now realize a reduced sex drive.""",8.0,19
Januvia,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Hi I took Januvia for 1 year and 1/2 it was helping me regulate my Diabetes. But I started to have a abnormal pain in my abdomen and didn&#039;t know why never though that it was caused because of this medication. one day I had the pain so bad that I couldn&#039;t walk or stand, I went to the Hospital got admitted right away because I had Pancreatitis. I got Metformin for my diabetes, for the pain I had a lot of IV&#039;s. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days in the 3rd day the doctor told me that the cause of my Pancreatitis was the medication I was taking JANUVIA. I know this works for a lot of people to help them control the sugar like  it did for me, but please make sure that you tell your doctor make the necessary test every time you go to see if you are ok internally.""",5.0,35
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Worked for a little while and had seen improvements in energy and a little in sex drive. But, if you are trying to get your significant other pregnant get your semen analyzed before and during treatment. My levels were non existent on Androgel! Once we switched Docs and treatment my semen levels went back to normal. Hope this helps""",4.0,27
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""Just diagnosed, my TSH has been in the 20s-30s, my T3 and T4 are at the low low range.  Doctor says I have subclinical hypothyroidism.  I refused the medicine for a month, lost 15 pounds, ate healthy, exercised, quit smoking, and was perfect.  Unfortunately, TSH did NOT change.  Started the medicine -- felt euphoric first few days.  Around day 5... I felt like something was &quot;coming back&quot;.  A feeling that I lost 11 years ago when I was 18yrs old (something I gave up trying to fix when I was 20yrs old).  I&#039;m excited by the possibility that perhaps it was my thyroid and I can treat it now. Eager to see how I feel in a couple months!  I think I need more than 75mcg.  I have no side effects at all.""",7.0,96
Fluoxetine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I had all of these horrible thoughts racing through my mind for 5 weeks before I started Prozac. I kept thinking about dying, my family dying. I feared time and death and could not stop the racing thoughts no matter what. I thought I would never get better, but then a week after starting Prozac, I no longer had any racing thoughts! It has brought me back into the moment. No more intrusive thoughts :)""",10.0,107
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the patch for 4 months now. The first month I had spotting for about 2 weeks after my period, but it vanished completely and didn&#039;t have any spotting since. My periods seem to be less heavy and my cramps are completely gone too -I never had bad ones before, tho-. I found the best place for me to wear it, is on my butt. It does irritate the area and it becomes itchy the last week. It always gets lint around the edges but I just don&#039;t care anymore.
Despite everything, I&#039;m thinking on stop using it. It has killed my sex drive, thus making my sex life miserable and endangering my relationship. I&#039;m so dry and so uninterested in sex now when 5-6 month ago I was a waterfall after the slightest caress. 
It&#039;s a shame.""",7.0,13
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on my second, and last, depo shot. The first time I got the shot I only experience spotting for about 2.5 months. During my second shot I&#039;ve experience severe abdominal pain causing me to barely be able to eat for a few months now, depression that comes and goes out of nowhere, headaches, weakness and fatigue even if I sleep 8 hours I still feel exhausted throughout the day, and since the second shot I&#039;ve had multiple anxiety attacks. I would not recommend this shot to anyone. I haven&#039;t felt like myself in months and even the smallest amount of stress will get to me and cause an anxiety attack or depression. Before the shot, I&#039;ve never had any of these symptoms.""",1.0,4
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""The 1 good thing is I&#039;m not pregnant.  I&#039;ve been reading and majority of everyone is the same as me.  I got the implant in Feb hella excited to not have a period ever, and literally out of the almost 7 months I stopped bleeding for a week.  Does anyone know if the spotting ever stops or do I just push through it?  I have had mood swings but those last a day or 2. I had them anyway with PMS.  I&#039;d like to know if I should get it removed or wait it out if the bleeding does stop""",4.0,2
Epclusa,Hepatitis C,"""I have completed the 12 week therapy with epclusa with no side effects, I actually felt stronger, and slept better then I did in years! So far awaiting blood tests results, but I am not hopeful, when I stopped I felt this pain in my liver again, I have genotype 3, which seems to be the hardest to cure. I have had it for over 30 years, got in in Vietnam is my guess. Hopefully other drugs in the pipeline will cure this Beast!""",10.0,20
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""What a waste of 20dollars. Overpriced medication to catch customer one time because its so ineffective, follow up sales unlikely. This is a scam.""",1.0,8
Zofran,Gastroenteritis,"""Excellent help with severe nausea caused by IBS, SIBO and gastritis.""",9.0,46
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""I take Lyrica primarily for non-diabetic polyneuropathy.  The bottoms of my feet felt like they were on fire before.  I could not walk.  Now, though painful, I take long daily walks.  I can only tolerate the lowest dose three times daily, maybe four times if the doctor allowed it.  An increased dose made me too drowsy.  I find it helpful for fibromyalgia too, but I could only choose one category.  I still have too much pain.""",7.0,35
Humira,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Not completely pain free and stiff joint free. But the fatigue is awful. 5 inj so far, can sleep all day if my family didn&#039;t need me. Very lethargic and drained.""",5.0,61
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""Was put on 10mg for intense panic attacks, and later moved up to 20mg. This stuff has worked wonderfully! I feel like I&#039;m finally the way I should be - you know how you see other people who are completely relaxed and at peace, and you wonder, &quot;why can&#039;t I be like that? Why do I have all this anxiety for no reason?&quot; Well, all of that is gone! It&#039;s amazing! I would recommend Celexa to anyone. The only downside is I experienced A LOT of side effects the first month I was on it - increased anxiety, jaw-clenching, headaches, insomnia. But, if you bear down and get yourself through the first month, it&#039;s worth it. I finally have my life back!""",9.0,257
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine,Headache,"""This is the only medicine that truthfully works. I am 24, been suffering with extreme migraine since I was 6, and this medicine is a godsend. I have tried everything, so if you have as well, ask your doc about it. My migraines start with a scotoma and I lose 90% vision, then numbness in face, tongue, arm, hands, and legs. Then that turns into getting sick, then a migraine headache that is ruthless. This medicine literally gets rid of the throbbing, pounding pain in minutes. Only con with this med is you may feel tired, but anybody who truthfully suffers from migraines, would choose being tired over one of the worst pains 10 out of 10 times.""",10.0,13
Sodium hyaluronate,None,"""In April 2014 my knees just simply gave out.  No cartilidge the doc said.  Tried cortisone,it did absolutely nothing.  Started Euflexxa Jul &#039;14.  Got 1 shot a week, 3 weeks straight.  Felt better, still limped, could not put weight on it, but it was better. Jan 2015 took 2nd series of 3 shots.  It got better again...limp reduced, could put more weight on it.  Just got my 3rd series over past 3 weeks.  Instantly with the first shot my knee felt better...vast improvement.  Second shot, even better.  About 5 days after the second shot it has been 2 days and all of a sudden I realized, wow I haven&#039;t had any knee pain in 2 straight days!  So much, so I FORGOT about my knees!  Take time but it works!!""",9.0,54
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I was on the depo a little over a year ago had no problems nor period the whole time . This year I returned back to the depo feb 10 , 2015 and have been bleeding for 2 1/2 months straight . The Depo is terrible. NEVER AGAIN""",1.0,19
Meloxicam,Tendonitis,"""It helped my ankle pain, 1 x 15mg a day, no stomach trouble, works great.""",10.0,39
Clobetasol,Psoriasis,"""I used Clobex spray this summer for 4 weeks in June 2017.  This gave me almost immediate clear skin on my elbows.  This lasted until September (long sleeve season).  Thanks Clobex,  I plan on using this every summer to give me clear skin during short sleeve weather.  Hopefully some day they find a permanent cure for this disease !""",9.0,1
Copper,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the paragard for 10 years, having it removed tomorrow bc it&#039;s time. I&#039;m not replacing it bc I no longer need birth control. I&#039;m apprehensive about the removal bc putting it is was excruciating. Mind bending pain during insertion. But it was worth it. I&#039;ve had 10 years of worry free birth control that I didn&#039;t have to think about. I would absolutely recommend paragard to my daughter in the future""",10.0,5
Ulipristal,Emergency Contraception,"""This pill works! I had unprotected sex July 4 and 16 hours later took the Ella pill. Believe me I was terrified as I&#039;m about to go away to  college I am NOT prepared to have a child, today I got my period after it being two weeks late, but this pill works. Don&#039;t stress it won&#039;t help &amp; it won&#039;t make anything come faster, it&#039;ll work.""",10.0,14
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Actually I&#039;m pre-diabetic and have polycystic ovarian syndrome. I&#039;ve been on Victoza since Aug. 2014. I dialed up to 1.8 over two weeks. Was a little sick on my stomach for about a week. Prior to starting I was on 2,500 mg of metformin with no change in weight or blood sugar. As of November 15, I was down 35 pounds.  I&#039;m still on metformin and my doctor and her staff are amazed. I&#039;m very seldom hungry. Sometimes I experience a weird feeling in my stomach and not sure if I hadn&#039;t eaten enough or ate the wrong thing and nothing makes the sensation go away except for sleeping. I&#039;ve lost over 10 inches in my stomach and am complaining because I&#039;m losing so fast that people think I&#039;m sick/clothes are falling off. I&#039;ve struggled with my weight for years and finally this has worked. At 173lbs.""",10.0,121
Mirtazapine,Insomnia,"""I have suffered from insomnia for many years. This med helps, sometimes I still wakeup in the middle of the night. I usually fall back to sleep 3 to 4 hrs later. My migraines have gotten better and overall I like this med.""",8.0,37
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Menstrual Disorders,"""Switched to this after a horrible 4 years on Zovia, which turned me into a highly depressed/anxious version of myself. I was short with everyone, paranoid, and moody. I felt exhausted even after a full night&#039;s sleep, couldn&#039;t do the things I loved to do anymore, and a bunch of other (not) fun side effects. Had no idea it was the pink pills making me feel so awful until I quit them cold turkey. Gildess is no better. I&#039;m having the same bizarre mood side effects, the same Jekyll/Hyde type of situation going on. My apparently frail psyche and body just can&#039;t handle hormonal birth control, and if you are the same way I&#039;d steer clear and go the natural/holistic method of dealing with debilitating periods, which is where I&#039;m going next.""",1.0,0
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I quit smoking 12/7/2007 while using Chantix. I have not touched a cigarette since.  I do not crave cigarettes.  I do not think about them. I tried everything around to quit but not until Chantix did it take. I love the freedom from not worrying if I have enough cigarettes and I can&#039;t imagine the cost of it now. I remember it caused some nausea and vivid dreams. I wasn&#039;t a happy person while quitting but the end goal was so worth it. NO COUGH ANYMORE! I almost forgot about that annoying smoker&#039;s cough. It goes away. It really does. Wishing everyone good luck and good health.""",10.0,35
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Adipex works great. It was so powerful I had to make myself eat sometimes.""",10.0,20
Divalproex sodium,Mania,"""Great medicine, it&#039;s the only one that stops the agitation that comes with being too manic for too long. It keeps me from crashing after mania because the mania never peeks. I would have given it a 10, but sometimes a little coffee can make me get manic even though I have taken the medicine.""",9.0,25
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 28, never been pregnant. I have had the Mirena for 3 months now. It wasn&#039;t the best of experiences at first. Insertion was painful but the pain was very brief. I had some bad cramping for a week or so and non-stop bleeding for nearly a full month. However, slowly but surely, it got better. I finally stopped bleeding and only occasionally do I have some spotting - nothing a pantyliner can&#039;t handle. So far, I&#039;ve had two real periods; the last one was a lighter flow than I&#039;ve *ever* had though it did last more days. The pain during menstruation is a lot less intense then pre-IUD. Sex is worry-free now that I know for sure that I run a very low risk of getting pregnant. I&#039;m very happy with it!""",9.0,8
Lorazepam,Insomnia,"""My problem is waking up after 2 hrs deep sleep and unable to get back to sleep. Was prescribed lorazapam 1mg. I cut the pill in half and lay it on my end table. When I awaken from my 2hrs sleep I reach out grab one of the halves and back to sleep for 4 hrs. Generally wake up refreshed. Works well for me. I don&#039;t take this on a regular basis. 30 pills will last me 3mos.""",9.0,112
Ondansetron,None,"""My birth defect had shut down my bladder to the extent of not being able to urinate. Long story short,I had an infection so bad my bladder was 3x the normal size. So seeing how I couldn&#039;t go,it my body decided that it will send everything back out the way it came. If my wife didn&#039;t make me goto the hospital,my bladder would have exploded,they gave me a shot of this medication and it stop the vomiting in minutes. Well I am better and have a prescription for this,and have to self Cath because of the damage to my bladder. If I can&#039;t go backwards in time,I would have listen to my wife instead of being a procrastinator.""",10.0,1
Viekira Pak,Hepatitis C,"""Three months and no signs of virus, off of Viekira Pak. One more blood test in three months""",9.0,19
MiraLax,Bowel Preparation,"""Used the product to empty the colon prior to a Colonoscopy.  Seemed to work well, no discomfort.""",10.0,66
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""When I first started NuvaRing the doctor gave me 3 rings. Within that time I loved it. However when I actually picked up the RX for it I&#039;m kinda hating it. At times it&#039;s very hard to put on, anytime I use the bathroom it slides out halfway. This time I don&#039;t think it&#039;s in right no matter how many times I adjust it. I have also been on my period since the time I put it in which was two weeks ago, and the cramps have been extremely painful. I thought BC was supposed to help with cramping? On the plus side I do like that I don&#039;t have to keep switching it out, and I have definitely seen alot of improvement in my acne. I&#039;m willing to try it out for another month and see how it goes if not I would like to try the depoProvera injection.""",5.0,2
Flector Patch,Pain,"""I have been using the patch for about a week now and it has been very effective. I do have to use sports tape to keep the patch in place but other than that it works. I suffer from fibromyalgia and it relieves my pain.""",10.0,13
Doxepin,Insomnia,"""I was skeptical since I have tried every possible remedy out there. I was simply amazed that I actually have been sleeping 7 to 8 hours straight without any nasty morning hangover like I had experienced with the others. I can&#039;t believe that I could actually take this every night. No addiction!""",9.0,91
Baclofen,Muscle Spasm,"""I have been taking baclofen for a few months for severe spasms and it is very effective with no drowsiness.""",8.0,97
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""Remeron worked for me for maybe a month or so, but I then began becoming very angry and full of rage for very little reason, if any! I had expressed my feelings with my Dr. and he said he was not really familiar with these side effects.
After a few weeks, I realized I should google these feelings and wow. Exactly the same feelings I was going through.
""",3.0,92
Nortriptyline,Pain,"""Been using this drug for 2 years .I used to have bad pain in lower back and numbness in my legs due to nerve damage .started with 30mg now only take 10 mg .it works for me virtually pain free .do have dry mouth and sometimes have bad dreams but I can manage that as I can walk without pain and still go to work.""",8.0,79
Phendimetrazine,Obesity,"""I ave used Bontril for about 2 weeks right now and WOW! I went by the diet that my wonderful Doctor gave me and even without exercise I have already lost 23-25 pounds! I am severely overweight so I know these results aren&#039;t typical but when you weigh over 300 pounds every little bit makes a big difference! The only major side effect I have had is a few heart tremors. Once you get in the mind set that you don&#039;t need a snack cake or pastry in your mouth every few minutes then you can feel good not only about your weight loss but also about the great choices you are making!""",9.0,47
Sertraline,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been on Zoloft 25-150 mg for over 2 years. This has been the BEST 2 years of your life. Let me say that it took at least 90 days to really kick in and side effects to abate. If you have spent YEARS obsessed about your every action and thought, fearful and angry, depressed the 90 days of side effects is NOTHING. NOW if you want to keep living the way you are living because of dreams, diarrhea , INITIAL loss of appetite and weight loss then so be it. Improvement takes time. I was a 10 year Paxil user. Have TRIED lithium, Prozac, Luvox, tegretol, Xanax, Valuim, Alcohol, illegal drugs, supplements, buspar, kolonopin and on and on. ZOLOFT gives me a chance at life. I am still me with growing up issues at 50 plus but man this ZOLOFT is the deal.""",10.0,52
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I actually really enjoy this birth control. It&#039;s been the first and only birth control that I&#039;ve tried, and I can&#039;t complain. I didn&#039;t gain weight, my acne didn&#039;t get worse or better, my sex drive is fine and really I didn&#039;t have any of the awful symptoms that typically accompany birth controls. The only thing that did happen to me, was when I first began using Lo Loestrin, I had a different mood each week for the first month. One week I&#039;d be sad, the next mad, the next happy, so on and so forth until my body got accustomed to what was happening. Now it&#039;s like I&#039;m not even on anything!""",9.0,22
Tramadol,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have been on Tramadol for eight years now and could not function without it. I have uncontrollable movement sometimes all day long if I don&#039;t medicate starting when I wake up each day.  Presently I have to take the threshold amount of 400mg each day and now I need to take more to control the symptoms but I don&#039;t care because it works.  I was taking gabapentin as well but it makes me dizzy, gives headaches, and can&#039;t stay awake. Prefer tramadol.  Worried what I will do when it won&#039;t work any longer because of the volume I need to take for effects.  My restless legs syndrome is so severe I couldn&#039;t live or want to live without a prescription to control it.  Such a feeling of nerve pain it is intolerable.  """,10.0,77
Sprintec,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have been on sprintec for over a year. All has been well and it has clearly worked for the purpose of preventing pregnancy. The one mistake I made was slipping my placebo pills and going on to the next pack instead, to avoid period. The period came two weeks later during my regular pills, and since then I have been spotting this dark brown gooey stuff. It sucks, but other than that I haven&#039;t had any problems with it.""",8.0,11
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had this inserted in the beginning of June 2015 . The first 2 weeks I loved it I lost 10 pounds and my acne started to clear up. Then everything went down hill. I&#039;ve had maybe a week and a half collectively that I haven&#039;t had a period, other than that I&#039;ve had a heavy period or heavy spotting for about 4 months. Acne came back and oily skin and hair. The last period I had lasted 29 days and I was basically hemorrhaging according to my gyno (I had bad periods prior to nexplanon so heavy bleeding wasn&#039;t odd for me) It&#039;s a &quot;good form of bc&quot; only because its worry free but I&#039;m getting it taken out 9/24/15 and finding another form of birth control. Everyone is different, try it for yourself, but its not for me.""",5.0,0
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""Vyvanse 60mg ( 19 years old, 138 lbs )

Suffered of ADD since I was 7 years old. Never consulted before, I am now 19 years old. I just got my first prescription, I always had issue with my grades and I always had to work 5 times more than every other student for the same grade. Today after my first pill I just realized that in a normal condition my brain was only working at only 20% of its full capacity when studying, reading, driving or even in sexual relation (I had erectile dysfunction) and today with the pill I just felt invincible and in a super good mood (not understanding what you&#039;re studying or simply reading is just depressing). The pill made effect after 1 hour and it last approximately 10-12 hours. I really recommend Vyvanse.""",10.0,75
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""After taking for three days had a severe anxiety attack while driving a car. Ended up an emotional wreck the rest of the night. I&#039;ve never had anything like that happen.""",1.0,83
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""My doctor told me that peoples&#039; responses break down into three categories: no period, regular period, or perpetual period (for the first 6 months). I got the first one and am so happy with it. My parents (I&#039;m 21) are against birth control so having it in my arm and not worrying about taking a dose of my birth control is perfect. I am very happy about it.""",10.0,1
Doxycycline,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I have a severe urinary tract infection, which has also affected my left kidney. Although this medicine makes me sick every time I take it, its in my system long enough to keep in there. It is the worst medicine to ever have to take, but I have to say it is probably doing its job! I still have 4 days of it left, wish me luck, but I would recommend this to anyone who has a serious infection. I have been on 3 other medicines before this one, ciprofloxacin included, and none of them even touched it! It&#039;s worth the sickness sometimes for a healthier life!""",10.0,114
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""Taking 50 mg/day for about 3 months for depression/OCD/ anxiety mix.  Was previously on 40 mg of Prozac which worked well but had some cognitive clouding on occasion (seems seasonally dependent). Pristiq worked well for about 2 months then had terrible side effects of headache, inability to concentrate, irritability, constipation.  """,1.0,14
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""Zoloft changed my life, however I have been on it for 20 years and it is not working so well anymore.""",8.0,26
Lidocaine,Pain,"""I was in a car accident and suffered a 4th rib fracture, 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 7th ribs were also injured and suffered pectus excavatum. The Lidoderm pain patches helped to decrease my pain level from a 10 to a 3. I can not ride in a car with out wearing these patches. I wear one in my subclavian area and two in my 6th and 7th thoracic area  (total of 3). These patches really manage the pain.""",10.0,58
Ortho Micronor,Birth Control,"""Horrible pill that should be discontinued. I&#039;ve never spotted so much in my life while being on any pill until I got on this one..and not to mention it gave me a period at least every other week. I&#039;d rather stay on the combination pills from now on.""",1.0,1
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""Norco is by far the only pain medicine I have tried and that actually worked for my back, neck and leg pain. For me there are no side effects, it just works. I suffered from depression due to the wide spread pain in my body but the Norco also has helped with that. I&#039;ve taken it for 4 years and have had times off of the medication and it&#039;s tough but only because the pain returns and I become sleep deprived. It really is a miracle.""",10.0,37
Paxil,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on it for a few days now in an attempt to get off Zoloft. I&#039;ve been diagnosed with depression and anxiety as a result of PMDD. Today I took a very low dose while tapering off Zoloft and its not pleasurable at all. I&#039;m nauseous, extreme dry mouth and severe anxiety. I work with the public and felt so jittery that I couldn&#039;t work. I am willing to tough it out with some support and compassion from my family, friends and co-workers but I don&#039;t like feeling like something is controlling my ability to function. I really hope it improves.""",4.0,27
Hycodan,Cough,"""Hycodan worked great for the cough, but I ended up with a rebound headache the next morning. It also made me itchy and have strange dreams. Even with all these side effects, it was worth it to have a good nights sleep.""",7.0,16
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I was excited to get it, but the insertion was very, VERY painful, even with local anesthesia.  I bled for a long time and it was very uncomfortable to sit in certain positions.  My periods were very different, with prolonged bleeding (not the short, sweet periods the advertisements promise).
I also noticed that I had started to smell badly down there.  I kept going to the doctor for it (the other doctor who cared for IUD patients, not MY doctor) and he kept telling me that it was a &quot;bacterial imbalance&quot; and not related to my IUD.  It most certainly was because my cervix was always open from the string.  This ceased after removal.
Also, it does not prevent conception.  It causes fertilized eggs to be discharged because they can&#039;t implant.""",1.0,8
Olanzapine,Agitation,"""Three years in psychiatric corrections/ forensics. Works fast on patients that are hostile and combative. Approximative acting time of 10/15minutes to relax with correct dose.""",8.0,19
Pantoprazole,GERD,"""I have used &quot;Protonix&quot; for years, and consider it quite the miracle pill at preventing my heartburn and reflux. My most recent refill was the generic and now I regularly wake up at night with heartburn.""",9.0,25
Topamax,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I was diagnosed with trauma induced neuropathy in my left heel following an injury that became infected, developed cellulitis and an ulcer. It took 2 months of intensive treatment for my foot to heal but about 3 weeks after I returned to work, I started experiencing sharp, electrical type pain in my heel. It was excruciating. My doctor prescribed Neurontin at first but I was not able to tolerate it. I was switched to Topamax and within a day, I had full relief and since then, I have been pain free. Yes, I am a juvenile diabetic but I had never had problems with my feet until this happened. The neuropathy is confined to my left heel only. Topamax is the best. The side effects are minimal but even if they weren&#039;t, it&#039;s worth it to be pain free.""",10.0,79
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""My Mirena has been nothing but a constant source of frustration for the almost two years I have had it. It is now removed. Most prominently, I have always had severe cramping since inserting it (never before was cramping an issue for me). I never really stopped spotting or ever had regular periods. I developed cervical bruising because of it. Nausea was a daily issue. And most recently, I have attended over 10 doctors appointments including three emergency room visits over the course of the last three months, due to ongoing complications with bacterial infections and ovarian cysts resulting in crippling pain. Never before have I had to deal with any of these issues. """,1.0,8
Citalopram,Depression,"""I am taking Celexa now for about 2 weeks.  My heavy numbness in the morning is still there and not able to function until 2 or 3 in the afternoon.  I drink wine in the evening and thought I could stop. Not so.  I have to stop the wine and Advil in the evening and maybe I will see a difference.  """,5.0,7
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""Two weeks, so far so good. Haven&#039;t noticed a big difference though. No craving though. No problem w/ side effects-""",7.0,49
Aczone,Acne,"""I had HORRIBLE acne on my back - all over. So bad I almost gave up. I went on birth control, and have been applying Aczone twice a day, and it&#039;s been working fabulously! Other creams haven&#039;t been as affective at all and also bleached my cloths. Aczone doesn&#039;t do that. I am also not peeling at all, which I usually get. I also had really bad cystic acne on my neck and it is COMPLETELY gone! It&#039;s so worth the price.""",10.0,11
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had my Nexplanon inserted one year ago and have loved it. I was on the 3 month shot before this birth control. My arm was severely bruised after having it inserted, but that was to be expected. There were no side effects from switching birth controls, which I was extremely happy about. I&#039;m only 19 years old and having this for three years was the best decision my mother and I could have made. The only symptoms I&#039;ve experienced have been a little weight gain (10-15 pounds) &amp; going from dry skin to oily. Other then that I have had no problems with my Nexplanon and would encourage anyone who is thinking about using this.""",9.0,2
Chlordiazepoxide,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""Stopped taking my anxiety medication and thinking alcohol was the lesser of two evils I went from being a 2-3 days a week drinker (drinking a 6 pack or less) to a liter of vodka a day drinker in less than 3 weeks. Went to the hospital to detox and they gave me librium. Took away the shakes, hallucinations, everything in just a few hours. 4 days later it was out of my system and haven&#039;t drank since. Doesn&#039;t stop diarrhea from detoxing but the dangerous stuff got stopped in its track the minute they gave me this medicine. Do not try to detox on your own! They do it in 3-5 days in the hospital with this drug, keep you comfortable and monitor your vitals. Best decision I ever made. Saved my life for sure.""",10.0,49
Guanfacine,ADHD,"""My 6 year old son has Aspergers and ADHD. He takes Strattera and 3mg of Intuniv daily for about 3 months now.  While it seems as if I can actually get his attention now while before I could not hardly at all, he is still having trouble paying attention and completing work in school. He is getting in less trouble, fewer outbursts and staying in his seat. Though I feel I should credit that to the Strattera which he started just a month before the Intuniv. He can hold conversation now too. The big issue has been headaches and stomach pain, including vomiting and heartburn. He would say his stomach and chest burns and is hot. Well recently an ulcer was found. """,4.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this bc for 2 months now and I love it! It&#039;s easy to remember and I don&#039;t have to swallow a pill. I found that I had some cramping and felt nauseous the first month but other then that everything was fine. It also gives me lighter and shorter periods which is a huge perk""",9.0,3
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I&#039;ve had depression for years and very high anxiety which at one point I could barely breathe and I had to focus on my breath  to calm down at all. I took xanax for 6 months a year ago. It helped a little with anxiety but not for depression very well. I got off xanax last year and took nothing at all. I felt like I was losing my mind and had thoughts of just ending my emotional and mental agony. I went back to my Dr and he gave me Lexapro and xanax. For the first time in years my face doesn&#039;t grimace in emotional pain and I feel happy. I don&#039;t know if Lexapro could do that by itself,  but with xanax it&#039;s saved my life.""",10.0,53
Entresto,Heart Failure,"""I felt dizzy, light headed,  confused, and my throat felt like it was closing .I can&#039;t tell if it is any good because you are on so many medications when you have stage 3 heart failure. But I do know this the trials should have went forward to look at all evidence these fast tract FDA approvals have killed a lot of people because of serious side affects look at the law commercials you see everyday .""",3.0,46
Contrave,Obesity,"""Second week. Had some bad side effects but was determine to continue since I paid$ 90.00 for 30 pills. Unfortunately they have not worked for me. Lost 2 pounds in 2 weeks and still yo-yo from 0 lbs to 2 lbs losing. Get extremely hungry but craving are gone. I eat lots of vegetables not much meat (hate it).   Other than I don&#039;t see much negative reviews. Are they even posted. I will keep an eye on my review.""",1.0,14
Acetaminophen / codeine,Pain,"""I prefer Tylenol number 3 for pain. Vicodin made me sick. It is also very cost effective.""",10.0,44
Augmentin,Sinusitis,"""I will never take this drug again. I was prescribed a 10 day/twice a day dose for a sinus infection. I took one pill. Within 4 hrs of taking the pill I was experiencing fever like chills, tingling, nerve pain in my feet and restlessness. I had nightmares and a terrible night&#039;s sleep. The worst part is the headache I can&#039;t shake and the extreme fatigue.  My head feels like it&#039;s in a vice. I&#039;ve done nothing but sleep all day -- only moving to take Advil which barely touches the headache.

I just assume suffer through the sinus infection rather than experience the past 24 hours on this drug.""",1.0,16
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""Had my first shots in each knee last Thursday...immediately after the doctor had me hold ice on my knees before I left the office...when home, within a few hours I noticed a huge difference in both knees. Getting up and down from a sitting position is painless now. The injections weren&#039;t horrible. I am wondering if the second and third shots get easier?""",10.0,38
Gabapentin,Neuropathic Pain,"""I had an intermittent stabbing pain in my thigh that was so painful that it would drop me to the ground. It was so intense that I would stress about it coming back. The only way I could describe it was like be struck by lightening for 10-15 seconds. When I saw my doctor, I was prescribed gabapentin for nerve pain. After the first time I took the pill, the pain was gone. It was a miracle for me! I was worried about possible side effects, even though I knew they were minimal. I took the pill at night so I wouldn&#039;t be affected by drowsiness. I had no side effects until I tried going off of the medication a few months later. A couple of days after my last pill, I had a few intense dizzy spells, but it was short lived and worth being pain free.""",9.0,20
Rexulti,Schizophrenia,"""This was a game changing medication for me. I was diagnosed schizoaffective, later changed to bipolar 1. I was a zombie from the medication combination I used to be on, zyprexa and depakote. Changing the zyprexa to rexulti gave me my life back. At first, it gave me side effects of dizziness and anxiety, but after stopping and trying again, its given me energy, concentration, and the mood swings and psychosis stopped. I&#039;m very happy with this medication. I just upped the dosage from 2mg to 3mg after being on it for a year and a half.""",9.0,23
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am on Alesse 28 for 3 months now (I usually skip the sugar pills), I  don&#039;t have any problems with it. No spotting, just a little nausea for the first 2 days but that&#039;s it. I didn&#039;t gain any weight nor did Iose any. My breasts did go up one cup size. I was sexually active during my 2nd month and I continued to menstrate as indicated in my pamphlet I had received with my prescription. It works, and I&#039;m happy. It gives me peace of mind.""",9.0,7
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got the nexplanon in June 2014. It works as in I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant, but I&#039;ve had plenty of scares because after over a year my period is still irregular. It started off great, only got it once a month and it was shorter than normal. Then at the beginning of this year I started missing 2 months of my period and then on the third month i get it twice as long. I&#039;d like to know if anyone else has had this experience. I guess you should consider my period regular, but it sucks bc I&#039;m in pain for so long (the implant has not reduced my cramp severity). Another con is that it itches all the time. But I don&#039;t have to get a needle stuck in my butt and I don&#039;t have to remember to take a pill everyday and I&#039;m still not pregnant so yaaay.""",7.0,4
Oxybutynin,Hyperhidrosis,"""Been suffering from hyperhidrosis since many years but it has been coming on worse during the more recent years. Started to socially distance myself and was always thinking about what to wear and how to lay out the day to avoid sweating. 

After taking Oxybutynin for one day I noticed a change. While exercising I start to sweat but kind of in a normal way. In everyday life no more sweating. It has changed my life! Thanks for all the help from all of you that&#039;s on here. Felt like I got my life back!! I&#039;m super happy!""",8.0,32
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""My daughter has inattentive ADHD.""",9.0,8
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I just wanna add to what everyone else is suggesting if you take this within 72 hrs It Really Does Work &amp; Just Breathe !! I can&#039;t stress that enough! I took this pill 25 hours after intimacy &amp; was scared to death for like 2 weeks! The nausea side effect was lasting more than the 5 days it read on the paper or maybe I just freaked myself out.. 
However it&#039;s always good to practice forms of protection.  But I am totally happy. Menstruation came very early for me as well. Best menstrual day ever lol lol !!!""",10.0,10
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""Paxil is better than other medicines I have taken for my anxiety by far. But, there are flaws with it. Being forgetful, I forget to take my medicine sometimes, and if I forget, I will get sick due to withdrawal. I am also a very skinny person and a picky eater already, and with taking Paxil, I have an extreme loss of appetite. Eating to me is now a chore and my body will not tell me when I am hungry until I go into shock due to malnutrition. But, all of this is worth it to get rid of my terrible anxiety. It is extremely worth it.""",7.0,86
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Just had my Mirena inserted today!
I assure you! It was been a good experience. There was some mild pain, but it felt like a normal cramp when having your period.
I have never had children and I am 19 years old.
Do not be afraid of it. It is not as painful as people explain it to be.""",9.0,8
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""First week on it at 25mg, half a pill.  My doc allows me to get double the size so I don&#039;t have to buy it as often.  Success from night 1  I get drowsy in 10 minutes, and out most every night, for all night. My bed time varies from 9pm to midnight depending on what I&#039;m doing. Wake up typically 6am ready to face the day. I am told this doesn&#039;t interfere with  the brains alpha waves. Side effects: a little dry sinus and head warmth, not quite a head ache, very acceptable.  Me 55 yr old male, blood type O , 185#,  TBI after 2 years, vertigo, headaches and migraines are typical for me,  fibromyalgia, depressed to dysthemia,  memory problems.  I have found run-walking an hour or two a day very helpful, yin yoga very helpful too.""",10.0,35
Concerta,ADHD,"""My son was diagnosed with ADHD in Jan 2010.  Went on Concerta, lowest dose and it worked wonders from the first day, even his teacher thought he was a different child. His problem was focus. He wouldn&#039;t finish assignments.  For the first month or so he has some of the side effects. """,8.0,44
Paroxetine,Depression,"""I was prescribed this medication initially for depression and then along with another medication for atypical depression and panic disorder.  I had to give it some stars because it did help with the anxiety.  Problem was I had no life.  No sex drive.  Emotionally flat.  Slept 12-16 hrs a day (I craved sleep all the time) and ate non stop eventually gaining 80 lbs.  Finally my husband encouraged me to go off it.  I tapered the dose and experienced brain zaps and generally weird feelings for several weeks.  """,3.0,24
Finasteride,Androgenetic Alopecia,"""Very good medicine with in 4 months of taking this drug my hair fall almost stopped completely. My hairs are now really thick, decent hair regrowth in crown area.""",9.0,8
Carbamazepine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on 400mg once a day at night since I got diagnosed with bipolar 4 months ago and I am definitely more stable. I haven&#039;t had a manic episode since. I have had a few depressed times but not to the extent of before. Carbamazepine is definitely doing it&#039;s job at stabilizing my moods.""",9.0,9
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Today is the day after insertion for Mirena (first time user) and have 3 kids.  In advance, the doctor&#039;s office told me to take 2 Advil before arriving at appointment.  I barely felt the insertion and had to ask if it was inserted.  I felt an ever so slight cramping for 2 hours afterwards (maybe because I was very aware of it and looking for some symptom) and then haven&#039;t felt anything since that time yesterday.  I have a small amount of spotting (using a small pantyliner, but not enough for a pad). The doctor called to follow up today and stated some women do not have discomfort, especially after having 3 kids but to call back if I had any questions.  I will update a review if any issues arise but wanted to post b/c read all experiences!!""",10.0,6
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I got my iud inserted today. Not sure how everyone&#039;s comments and stories are that its not as bad as I thought. I read so many stories and articles on this and was nervous but not as much as before cause it only seemed like a little bit of cramping during procedure. I took Advil before and then it happened. They explained everything and my gyno even said it was gonna be painful and it was!! the cramps were nothing like I ever felt before and you feel pinching a couple of times. After I was done I was shaking and lightheaded and having cramps for about 3 hours. I took more medicine and the cramps aren&#039;t as bad. I have been bleeding but let me tell you, it was super painful getting the procedure done.""",8.0,2
Azithromycin,Bronchitis,"""I have taken this medicine 3-4 times over the last 5 years and I have to say it&#039;s been amazing. After the first 2 pill doses there is such a dramatic difference that its hard to put to words. I&#039;m sure that there are going to be people who have had problems and a few people seem to have issues with any medicine they have taken but this medicine is great.""",10.0,12
Atarax,Anxiety,"""I take 50mg 3 x day. Total 150mg. I&#039;m bipolar and take other medicines that causes drowsiness but realized within a couple weeks that this subsides with time. It is nothing like Xanax that knocks you out and Atarax takes a while to start working if you&#039;re in the start of an attack. I didn&#039;t experience any of the antihistamine effect the pill is supposed to provide. I will ask for a different medication to manage my anxiety.""",6.0,49
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I have been on depo for 2 years and haven&#039;t had a period since going on this just the odd spot here and there before my next injection is due... but thats about the only good point for me. I&#039;m currently waiting to be seen by a gynacologist due to suffering constant pain during sex and no sex drive at all! Which I believe is down to the depo, like others have said I&#039;ve noticed weight gain too whilst on this as well as joint pains. One more good point used to have very bad skin but this seems to have cleared right up too since been on this so worth a try everyones different!""",9.0,6
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Skyla since April 2015. The first initial insertion hurts like hell and made me spot.  After a few days, my cramps subsided but then my boobs became very tender. Since then, my only complaint is the constant spotting.  Get ready to buy panty liners by the bulk! My periods are frequent and may or may not appear. Cramps are completely gone.""",7.0,2
Cyproheptadine,Anorexia,"""Wonder pill! I took my first dose less than 24 hours ago, I have eaten all day. I have gained almost 2 pounds in one day!""",10.0,41
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I have suffered anxiety and depression on/off all my adult life. In 2013 I was prescribed Duloxetine, I suffered 20 days of hell due to the side effects. Suicidal thoughts, mood swings, and limb twitching. Side effects improved once I came off duloxetine but still suffered muscular twitches several months later. """,1.0,1
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I was on Loestrin then switched to Minastrin. 
I love both pills, and have zero problems. 

I used to be EXTREMELY hormonal without the pill, and I first got on it to even me out emotionally. 
The first pill I got on worked well, but my body got used to it after a year so I had to switch. 
I went to the shot, and when I first started going to my obgyn the first thing she did was get me off the shot and onto Loestrin. 

I love loestrin/minastrin so much.""",10.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I am on my third and last package of LoSeasonique; it has been rough.  During the first pack, I started spotting daily in week 5.  This progressed to a full fledged cycle by week 9 and lasted for three weeks, so my doctor instructed me to skip to the yellow pills and then begin a new pack. During the second pack around week 5 the spotting started again.  During week 8, I passed out. In week 10, I began having extremely heavy bleeding that proved impossible to contain resulting in two terrible accidents.  Thank God I was home both times.  After getting the next prescription and reading the pamphlet again, I discovered all of these experiences are considered severe side effects of the pills. """,2.0,7
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""My mother has taken this medicine for her bipolar and it does seem to help her out a lot with her condition. I&#039;m glad there is research out there for the bipolar disorder because I think it&#039;s very important to people to have information on it. """,5.0,11
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My blurry vision became clear and my glucose levels dropped from 250 to 150.
The side effects will sneak up on you without you even noticing. First week was fine, very little heartburn and acid reflux 1 day after injection. 2nd week, day after injection, woke up thinking I was having a heart attack. Husband gave me what he uses for heartburn and acid reflux. Went away after 2 days this time. The third week, day after injection. Woke up again with feeling of heart attack, chest hurt so bad. Almost went to the hospital. After 30 mins. Very slowly side effects went away after day 4. Then came week 4 after injection. Vomiting, Rash that you can&#039;t see but scratch at non-stop and heart attack feeling. Sick and going insane scratching... NOT WORTH IT.""",5.0,5
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got my Nexplanon in March of 2014. So I&#039;ve had it a year now, and I bled for about 3 weeks but it was light, and I have an actual period sometimes. I like it, for the most Part. Mine still hurts and tingles sometimes, but its all good.""",8.0,19
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I used Chantix for about 2 weeks and the side effects were horrible; depression, insomnia, anxiety, etc. But it did get me to quit smoking. You could attribute those symptoms to quitting, since they are common symptoms of stopping smoking, but I will nip that argument in the bud. I was an emotional wreck, barely able to function at all. Cold turkey wouldn&#039;t be as intense as what I experienced on Chantix. I would recommend Chantix as a last resort for anyone wanting to quit smoking.""",7.0,6
Tolterodine,Overactive Bladde,"""This medicine did not work for me at all.  I can honestly say that the day I took it was one of the worst days of my life.  I still had a very strong urge to urinate, but could not.  I must have run to the bathroom twenty or thirty times that day, straining to push out a few drops, without being able to.  It was a horrible feeling.""",1.0,11
Enbrel,Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis,"""I couldn&#039;t walk for a year from my very very sever arthritis that my doctor keeps renaming every now and then , see the first day I was approved for enbrel I took it with methotrexate on June 1 and I took my wheelchair to university , next day in the morning I could walk again and it kept getting better and then I stoped it for like two month and I woke up one day and I couldn&#039;t walk , took my injection next day boom I could walk""",10.0,12
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I have had implanon for just over a year. Although its a great BC, I have had no weight gain or mood swings which I like but I do not stop bleeding it&#039;s so irregular I still have no pattern I am currently stuck in a 2 week period and starting to get bad cramping. When I first got it I had a 3 week period it seemed to be fine and then it&#039;s just changed again also my skin has turned into a teen in puberty :(""",4.0,0
Zoloft,Depression,"""I started this antidepressant today I was on it before and couldnt tell a difference in anything now I feel numbed and negative thoughts that keep returning thoughts of giving up and isolation and failure  and anger rage paranoia are stronger than ever before I was told it takes two to six weeks to feel full affect I will stop this medication I feel 10x worse thanks but no thanks""",2.0,23
Zoloft,Bipolar Disorde,"""this med. works wonders. it helps with my social anxiety,night terrors, PTS and deff. my depression. i am very pleased and would recommend this to others with bipolar disorder to talk with their doc.s""",7.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I was extremely skeptical about trying Sprintec after reading the numerous online comments about it.  However, I was forced to switch to it for financial reasons.  However, after several months of using Sprintec, I have not experienced one single negative side effect.  In fact, it has improved my periods tremendously!  I get no cramps, very little bloating, a very light period that only lasts 2-3 days, and no mood changes. I love it so far!  Don&#039;t be deterred by the negative reviews out there...each birth control affects each person differently.  If you haven&#039;t had problems with the pill in the past, then maybe you won&#039;t with this one (like me).""",9.0,229
Macrobid,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Prescribed this medication for 5 days for UTI after Day 2 my symptoms were almost gone. However during the course of treatment, I had terrible flu like symptoms and my heart was really racing and pounding. It was scary. Nevertheless I finished all the antibiotics and after one day without treatment, the UTI symptoms came right back! SMH wow so now I have to call the dr. In the morning. 
This medication didn&#039;t have work for me for a UTI it only eased the symptoms during treatment.""",3.0,1
Codeine,Pain,"""I tried paracetamol and ibuprofen, but they&#039;re not as effective as codeine. Codeine is really helping me for muscle spasm I have as I am suffering from cerebral palsy. I&#039;m glad I got it prescribed from my GP doctor.""",10.0,25
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I had just about given up on ever thinking I could be on a hormonal form of contraception.  I had tried two other forms of birth control in the past, the first being Yaz which was the WORST thing ever.  I swore off birth control for years thinking my body just couldn&#039;t handle it.  I recently went back to my OBGYN just to see if there were ANY other last resort options for pills. She recomended Lyza becuase its low hormones, and I was hesitant at first but gave it a go. I have been on Lyza for almost a month now, I have had almost no spotting, no mood swings, no headaches, no troubles with blood clots/wheezing, nothing like my other experiences!  Thank you Lyza!!! You literally saved the day, and hopefully everything continues to be awesome!""",10.0,13
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""Started taking Belviq on March 26 (going to be 2 weeks on April 9) No weight loss at all or supressed appetite. Cause horrible migraine for 48 hours straight. Besides that does not affect me in any other way.""",3.0,21
Welchol,"Diabetes, Type 2","""It created a multitude of stomach problems for me.""",2.0,22
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""On May 28th me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex at the lake. He pulled out well before anything happened and finished later. One hour later we decided to do it again, and when he pulled out we saw there was pre cum. We were both terrified of a pre cum pregnancy so we went and got plan b a little over a day after we did it. I was supposed to get my period June 9th and it never came. each day my period was late worried us even more. I kept having symptoms of a period but it never came!! I was so scared I was gonna end up pregnant, I&#039;m only 16. But today I finally got my period!!!!! 4 days late!! Ladies, don&#039;t worry your period will come!!! we are so thankful for plan b!! Always using condoms every single time now!!! Hope this helped!!!""",10.0,10
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I had to switch my birth control to a different one because the Depo shot made me gain so much weight and I had continuous on and off spotting for a week and i kept getting this pain in both my legs and could get ride of the pain so I would not recommend this birth control to anyone""",1.0,4
Camila,Birth Control,"""I have to take it because I can&#039;t take the regular birth control pills with estrogen. It&#039;s nice in the fact that I only get my period once every 3-6 months, but that can also make me a bit paranoid about being pregnant. I&#039;ve just learned to trust the pill and take it perfectly on time. I haven&#039;t made any lifestyle changes, but in the past couple of months I&#039;ve gained about 20 pounds seemingly out of nowhere. Not sure if it&#039;s because I&#039;ve been on the pill for a year now or not, but the timing was strange because I started gaining weight after exactly a year on it. That&#039;s the only reason I didn&#039;t give it a 10. Weight gain aside, my periods are only about three times a year and only 2-4 days when I do get them. So that&#039;s a nice benefit.""",8.0,15
Saxenda,Weight Loss,"""Started my pen today at 0.6 I&#039;m 33 years old and I stand 5&quot;3 My weigh is 209lb. I haven&#039;t had any side effects which I&#039;m so thankful for. My  appetite for today felt the same as any other day hopefully tomorrow I will feel the fullness everyone is talking about!!! My goal is to be 160lb hopefully this works well for me 

Is there a special diet that goes with this?? I&#039;m am a loss to what foods should be avoided?? """,10.0,3
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""I was started on Cymbalta 30mg about 6 months ago. I was increasingly anxious and irritable and quick to start arguments. My presenting complaint was however tinnitus due to jaw clenching!
Cymbalta almost immediately calmed me down. I feel less guilt feelings about everything. I can walk away from arguments unless really pushed - and then just watch out! My spouse thinks I am better for it.
However I do feel rather fatigued and now find it difficult to exercise but once I start I have no problem.
I can focus and work with a less antagonistic attitudes. Sleep is better. Sex is better. No weight problem. I do drink very moderately with no problem. 
Missing doses is a major problem: headaches, dizziness, nightmares.""",9.0,141
Brilinta,Acute Coronary Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve been reading other people&#039;s experiences and I wonder if I&#039;m on the same medication. I am 74 years old, and I&#039;ve been on Brilinta with 81 aspirin since 2/29/16, when I had 92% blockage in the widow maker, the descending major heart artery. Thankful that I was in the doctor&#039;s office when I had my heart attack, I ended up with two stents and Brilinta. I have had no noticeable side effects. I exercise three days a week in our local life center, with both aerobic and resistance exercises, and I have never experienced anything like the excessive fatigue I read others complaining of. Other than cuts or scrapes taking a little longer to coagulate I have had no bleeding to complain about. Maybe the Brilinta I&#039;m receiving is just better.""",10.0,12
Codeine,Diarrhea,"""3 bowel resections due to crohn&#039;s disease, I now have short bowel syndrome with chronic diarrhea.  I have tried every anti-diarrheral drug there is and the only one that has helped is codeine.  I consider it a wonder drug for my condition, enabling me to lead a mostly normal life.  I have taken the same amount everyday for 6 years. I don&#039;t feel &quot;high&quot;, but do feel slightly drowsy occasionally.  I did have a period of 8 months where I stopped taking it and while I did have some physical symptoms (not mental) in stopping, they were not too bad, the symptom relief I had on the drug far outweighed the negatives. I continue to take and it makes my life easier.""",9.0,11
Linaclotide,Constipation,"""I was hospitalized for a week because of a bout with diverticulitis. As a result, my intestines , so I was told, stopped pushing waste through. I was constipated for 3 weeks! My doctor gave me samples of Linzess. It was a miracle! I began having bowel movements on the first day! Some mild diarrhea, but I&#039;m going and there is no cramping, no aches, no bloating. Amazing. I have had constipation issues for years, but not any more! I highly recommend trying it! Thanks Linzess!""",10.0,73
Clonazepam,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been taking this for years and it really keeps me from having anxiety attacks and helps the bipolar somewhat. """,10.0,42
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""The 6th day I took it out. Usually I am calm and pleasant to be around. This stuff made me hateful, I was violent and intolerable. Depression and anxiety were a big issue. The day after I removed it with it still in my system,  the depression got worse and I was having suicidal thoughts.  I am NOT that kind of person but this hell ring turned me into an emotional nut job. I do not recommend it at all.""",1.0,12
Sertraline,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I have general anxiety disorder. I see a therapist weekly. She said I suffer from anxiety and depression. I lost my best friend in Jan and it triggered my anxiety and depression.  I&#039;m a stay a home mom of 2 kids. Daily activities became a hassle and I stress and worry so much now. This past week I&#039;ve noticed a change for the better but I felt I was still battling it. I had bad tension headaches and went to my Dr and he gave me 25 mg to take for a month. I took one almost 2 1/2 hours ago. I started yawning and became tired. I&#039;m laying in bed now and feel awake. So far it seems to be working. I feel calm and not stressed. I&#039;m hoping it works like it has for everyone else.""",7.0,32
Baclofen,Cervical Dystonia,"""I take 10mg 3 x daily for cervical dystonia and it has helped me a lot. I also go for regular botox injections in my neck and the baclofen takes the edge away and makes it bearable on an everyday basis. No apparent side effects although I have become forgetful.""",8.0,69
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve had appetite loss, I would take a couple of bites and I appear to be full .I also walk two miles everyday after work, have not weighed in, because it&#039;s only been a week.""",10.0,17
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Before getting pregnant with my daughter, I had heavy somewhat regular periods that would last 7 days or more. After giving birth, I chose the patch at my 6 week checkup. I was on the patch for 7 months and it worked just fine but I wanted something I didn&#039;t have to keep taking. So, I decided on nexplanon and the last 10 months I&#039;ve maybe had 2 weeks without my period. Very effective since I can&#039;t have sex. I just got it taken out and got the mirena instead and I&#039;m hoping that works better for me!""",1.0,4
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking Adipex because I was tired of my stomach sitting in my lap to make a long story short. I started out weighing 205lbs and in 4 months I was down to 167lbs losing a total of 39 pounds. I love Adipex along with taking the pill. I took the B12 shot and Lipo birth control pills. I feel great.""",10.0,26
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""I was diagnosed with ADD about ten years ago. I was prescribed Concerta by my doctor and it wasn&#039;t an easy transition. I got tons of work done and all, but it killed my apetite during lunch hours and as a result I lost weight. As time went on I got more used to the medication and I&#039;ve since regained my weight (for the most part, I&#039;ve still got a high metabolism and as a result gaining any kind of weight is difficult for me) and can still focus on my schoolwork. Part of this can be attributed to getting older and all, but I think the medication has certainly helped. For reference, I&#039;m a 6 ft tall guy who weighs around 125 lbs.""",9.0,25
Zolmitriptan,Migraine,"""Usually works well but this time,  I&#039;m on my 7th day of a Migraine.  I&#039;ve 
had migraines the since I was 13. Now 43.
My biggest problem is I have Fibromyalgia all day when I have to take it. ..especially more than one time in a 24 hour period. ..
I can hardly move.  My Body is sensitive to EVERYTHING. Water, Pressure, touch,  even pressure from laying in bed or sitting in chair.  
It is excruciating. 
I go from a constant daily pain level of an 8 to a 10.
It usually lasts about 3 days after I stop taking it. 
But, Zomig,Relpax,Imitrex,Midrin...all of them do it. 
I think it is all Triptan Meds.
I can&#039;t get rid of this for nothing and am violently vomiting and my Body hurts so so bad that I don&#039;t know what to do.""",7.0,2
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""After 20 years of marriage, I have found myself in the midst of a terrible divorce. I spiraled downward quickly and scarily into a deep, dark depression. I have no history of depression or having to take any anti-depressant type medicines. I was at a point where I was almost unable to function and was suicidal. I realized how severe a crisis I was in and started researching for FAST help. I found Pristiq. I have always been a skeptic, to say the least re: antidepressants, but I must admit, this medicine absolutely saved my life. The only minor side effects were feelings of &quot;zoning out&quot; and a headache for about 3 days on 2nd week. NOTHING SINCE. I&#039;ll take that over my inability to function ANY DAY. """,10.0,16
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Absolutely horrible! Had slight burning sensation when I first inserted that evil evil egg and the external cream, wiped the external cream off right away and I went to lay down, about an hour later I had to pee, immediately after the egg inside must of burst and I swear I felt like fire ants was all up inside my vagina, flushed out as much as I could with warm water, feel about 50 percent better but still feel burning sensation. My hooch is now completely inflamed, about to put ice pack on and take a Motrin and pray I&#039;m not going to have issues at work tomorrow. Never ever again!""",1.0,5
Toradol,Pain,"""I&#039;m allergic to morphine, Demerol, and several other pain medications. I took Toradol for severe neck and shoulder pain. It worked. I had a little upset stomach but took an antacid, and it went away. It worked better for me, because of me being allergic to other pain medications. It also worked wonders after surgery. It should not be taken for more than 5 days, and use caution if you have kidney or liver disease. Use caution if you are using a blood thinner. It also did not make we drowsy, fast heart rate, or dizzy.""",10.0,9
Gabapentin,Pain,"""I have severe headaches in the aftermath of stroke. Due to my left side being affected, I cannot sit comfortably. This causes back pain that sometimes brings me to tears. I started with 300mg three times a day. It was just increased to 400mg three times a day. It gives me a lightheaded feeling that makes the pain easier to deal with, but the pain is still there. I also take Tramadol 50mg to supplement. """,3.0,24
Minocycline,Acne,"""It took away my acne in a few days. but it made me nauseous when I took it on an empty stomach. My insurance covered it partially. But I didn&#039;t want to take it too long and become resistant to antibiotics.""",9.0,15
Copper,Birth Control,"""I had my copper IUD placed while I was on my period.  Your uterus is dilated during your period making insertion easier. The insertion felt like the onset of birthing contractions and it lasted about 30 seconds to 1 minute. I have read a lot of reviews where girls bleed for weeks after insertion. My doctor said that usually only happens if you are coming off of certain types of birth control, but the IUD should not be the cause of it. He was right. Prior to insertion I was not on birth control for a very long time. I had a heavier period after insertion and I cramped a bit that day.  My period lasted for my usual amount of time.  I had relations about a week after with no complication with above if not average size and he did not feel it.""",10.0,5
Senna,Constipation,"""I am befuddled as 2 all the negative reviews of Senna-Lax on here.I don&#039;t know if people r taking over the prescribed amount on the bottle.But you should only start w/ 2 of the 8.6 tablets (to start off) @ bedtime with a glass or 2 with water.You will have a bowel movement, maybe several the following morning.It takes about 8-10 hours to work.Sometimes, I will have a cup (but no more)of black coffee.Yes, u will get some cramping &amp; have 2 go several times, but that means it is working! I would much rather put up with a days worth of minor cramping, than suffer with constipation, &amp; toxic stuff sitting in my system.The reason u are going alot, is because it is removing all the &quot;backed-up&quot; waste that has been sitting in colon, &amp;it&#039;s a laxative!""",10.0,7
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I have been off Depot for almost 6 year so and I have several side effects from this shot that don&#039;t think will ever go away. It has really messed me up in don&#039;t know if anyone has the same issues I get severe migraines monthly and a rash that itches like no other where the injected the shot in my butt every month right before my period starts. It&#039;s really annoying. I am wondering if anybody else is experiencing the same kinds of things that I am. I have a lot of pain in my hands I get tingling in my hands and my feet.""",2.0,4
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I was very nervous to use the IDU, I have been on the pill for three years and never had a problem. My period would last for 2 days sometimes 1 and be done. I wanted to try it because I didn&#039;t want to have be taking the pill everyday anymore. I was very nervous because what I have read. I finally had it done; It was the worst pain I have ever felt, it only lasted about 5 minutes and I had taken 5 200 MG Ibuprofen 45 mins before, but it hurt so much! After that I took more ibuprofen and it felt a lot better as the day went on I had more and more pain, felt dizzy and had horrible cramps and couldn&#039;t sleep from how bad it was! Was going to go get it removed ASAP! The next morning all pain was gone and I was back to normal!  Now loving it!""",9.0,7
Zoloft,Depression,"""Started taking 100mg one year ago for mild post partum depression.  It really helped me for the first 6(ish) months and I definitely felt a change.  I started feeling depressed again (several life &quot;happenings&quot;) so my doctor increased my dose to 150mg, which I have currently been taking for going on 4 months now.  I&#039;ve been feeling depressed again and am at the point where I either need to increase my dose (again...and I&#039;m already on a high dose) or switch to a different medicine.  I think I&#039;m trying the latter. Some of the side effects I have experienced:
insomnia, extreme fatigue, slight weight gain (10 lbs over a one year period...active young mom, so very weird for me), increased depression, headaches.""",6.0,22
Yasmin,Acne,"""I am 20 years old and have had relatively clear skin my whole life. Just over a month ago I had a horrific breakout, the likes of which i&#039;d never seen! Before, I&#039;d stress out over one little spot on my chin whereas now my whole face was riddled with them. I was prescribed Yasmin and just wanted to say - it&#039;s not a quick fix! I&#039;ve been on it almost a month now and I&#039;d say my acne has gotten twice as bad - the spots are mostly comedonal acne and my uneven face and complexion make me extremely self conscious. Following reading the other good reviews, I&#039;m looking forward to the good skin to come, but just needed to say that it&#039;s certainly not here yet! Hoping Yasmin follows the rule that &quot;sometimes things get worse before they get better&quot;!""",6.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Well, I did not get pregnant. I started this birth control on January 1st of this year and have been on my period ever since. It&#039;s now May 4th and I&#039;m still bleeding heavily. It&#039;s not even spotting, it&#039;s just a full-on period for five months. I have spoken to my doctor multiple times and he said that it should stop but apparently it&#039;s not going to do that. On top of this, I have become extremely depressed and stressed out as a result. I just switched to camrese and I do not feel depressed anymore, though still stressed but that could be from the never ending menstruation. Literally the only good thing that has come from mononessa was the avoidance of pregnancy""",2.0,3
Gildess Fe 1.5 / 30,Birth Control,"""I was switched to this birth control pill from the same thing in a lower dosage (1/20). Unlike my last pill, this one did not cause any breakthrough bleeding. However, I had a headache literally every evening on this pill. I was very concerned because these were bad headaches. They soon stoped after getting off from this pill. I like this pill on all other aspects but it&#039;s just not worth the horribly headaches.""",2.0,1
Lexapro,Bipolar Disorde,"""Lexapro really works for the anxiety and as a mood stabilizer although I still have rough times and feel I need something stronger or with less of the sleep disturbances.""",3.0,8
Taclonex,Psoriasis,"""I have been on Taclonex and urea cream for my psoriasis for over a year now. I have also been receiving light therapy and laser light therapy as well, and it has still not cleared up. Just wondering if anyone else out there has experienced the same thing as myself and have they tried anything else. Sick of Psoriasis....""",3.0,12
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""A week ago I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Due to the increase of my A1c my endo discussed several options for my diabetes. We both decided that Trulicity would be a good try along with an increased dose of Metformin. Was on 1500mg of metformin a day for polycystic ovarian disease. Currently on 2000mg a day plus the once a week Trulicity injection. 
The day I started the shot I had an A1c of 8.6 and a glucose reading of 232. Since then and I am through my first week I have not had a glucose reading above 151. I have noticed quite a decrease in appetite and I have no desire to snack. I am colder than I used to be and there has been some mild diahrrea but I can deal with that over the high sugar readings.""",10.0,18
Spironolactone,Acne,"""After turning 30, I started getting severe red painful cysts along my jawline, cheeks, and forehead. They would last forever, and would not go down with any topical treatments. I had my androgen levels checked and they were 3x the normal limit. Around this time, I was also having trouble maintaining my weight (5&#039;4&quot; around 120lb), my skin became really oily, and I felt fatigued all the time. I&#039;m very active and eat very healthy so something was going on. I started Spironolactone 25mg - 2 tablets twice daily (three times daily around the time of my cycle), and it&#039;s as if I am a new person. The initial breakouts took about 3 months to completely go away, but now I have energy, no weight issues and no acne!""",9.0,31
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""Took this medicine for a slight bacterial vaginitis infection and also experienced the terrible metallic taste, dark urine and bowel movements, moderate nausea and hot flashes due to rapid heart rate it caused. Pills seemed to have worked and was worth 2 day of these symptoms.""",7.0,7
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on TriNessa for a year and a half now. It&#039;s prevented pregnancy, made my boobs bigger, and made my periods more regular and lighter. However, I have been severely depressed and anxious. I never realized it that it was because of TriNessa due to the fact that I&#039;ve been dealing with anxiety and depression for 7 years now. However, ever since I started I have been so anxious that, at one point, I was border-line anorexic from being nauseous with no appetite, I&#039;ve had severe sleep disorders that have stemmed from the anxiety and depression, and I&#039;ve had serious thoughts of suicide on multiple occasions. DO NOT take TriNessa if you have a history of anxiety or depression!!!""",2.0,15
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I dropped 35 pounds on this medication in 6 months without exercising. I also took up smoking cigarettes and heavy drinking to counteract the jitters that can leave you unable to sleep. (Not a good combination for your body.) You have to literally force yourself to eat.  Your body will build up a tolerance to it, even at increased dosages, and eventually you will have to get off of it.  So if you have not established a healthy change of lifestyle (which was my unattained goal to begin with) you will gain the weight back, which I did. I also have suspected liver damage from combining phentermine with Aleve and alcohol.  Side effects: heavy armpit sweating and mental fog.""",8.0,11
Hydromet,Cough,"""Was prescribed this for a sore throat and it worked very well. Even better, was that apparently it stopped my extreme snoring. Also, I had the best dreams while taking it: very vivid, dark and awesome. This stuff really made my throat feel better and helped me make a speedy recovery.""",9.0,33
Contrave,Obesity,"""I&#039;m in week 4 and I&#039;m down 8 pounds. Pros for me: Nighttime cravings and overeating are completely gone!  I&#039;m able to stick to my Weight Watchers plan. I&#039;m also finding I don&#039;t overeat when I go out to eat.  Huge deal for me. Also, I no longer crave diet cokes and I&#039;m in a better mood overall.  Cons for me: First week I had mild headaches and a lot of days I still have some mild stomach discomfort.  Because of this I only take 1 pill in the a.m. and 2 in the p.m.  I find this works best for me.  Overall I&#039;m extremely happy with this drug!!""",9.0,39
Effexor XR,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve only been on this medicine for a month and am experiencing more mood swings. My anxiety has worsened along with my fatigue. I am also experiencing hives and skin sensitivity""",1.0,22
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""This pill made my life hell. It increased my suicidal ideation and I attempted a few times on it. I felt dissociation and I became even more depressed. They wouldn&#039;t let me off it, however, and actually increased my dosage to above the maximum adult dose before I finally was able to stop taking it. Upon stopping the medication I felt better and was less suicidal.""",1.0,13
Dilaudid,Pain,"""Severe neuropathy pain in both hands and feet for over a year. Was just sent to a pain management doctor who prescribed 24 mg of Exalgo once daily along with 4 mg of Dilaudid every 6-8 hours. Now have no pain whatsoever. This is a true miracle.""",10.0,13
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started the pill on 3/18/2017 SW was 302. I stepped on the scale today 3/21/2017 and was down 5 pounds 297. I am 5&#039;9 with curves (built like Serena Williams)  so my weight is in all the right places just want to lose my arm and stomach fat. I also workout 5 times a week and eat pretty healthy. I drink a gallon of water M-F between 8 AM and 5 PM. I tend to pee a lot, I don&#039;t be hungry as I use to be. I sleep pretty good, and I only experienced a headache once so far.""",10.0,14
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I&#039;m a 21 year old male. I have been smoking since I was 14 and decided to quit smoking several times with no long term success. I smoked over a pack a day. I&#039;m on day 7 of Chantix and have cut down to probably 2 cigarettes. Although they taste terrible its still a habit that I&#039;m trying to break. Let&#039;s talk side effects. The nausea is bad if I don&#039;t eat. I have some sexual erectile dysfunction but seems to be frustrating for me and my girlfriend. My coworkers have noticed an increase in my irritability as well as theirs. I hope to completely stop smoking within the next couple of days and think that the few side effects I seem to be having are well worth the side effects of a pack/day.""",8.0,2
Lorazepam,Insomnia,"""This did nothing for me and my insomnia. It worked great the first 2 days I took it. It&#039;s great for stressful situations when you feel like you are going to have a panic attack but for me and insomnia it didn&#039;t do anything.""",6.0,18
Amaryl,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My doctor put me on Amaryl &amp; it quickly lowered my readings.
My problem is that I have a SULFA allergy &amp; now I&#039;m broken out in a HORRIBLE RASH &amp; the doc doesn&#039;t think it might be the Amaryl.""",8.0,58
Imipramine,Panic Disorde,"""I had my first panic attacks immediately following the birth of my first son 18 years ago when I was 28 years old.  The panic attacks were horrific and occurred randomly. I was prescribed a few different medications that weren&#039;t successful, but when I was prescribed Imipramine, I felt I had my life back. I doubt that I could have continued to be a primary school teacher without Imipramine.  It has really been a miracle medication to me.  When doctors hear that I take Imipramine, they usually comment that it is a really old drug that has been around since the 60&#039;s. Then they ask if I&#039;d like to try one of the newer drugs.  No way!  I feel perfect on Imipramine. I can&#039;t say enough great things about it.""",10.0,115
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I have been breaking out terribly since as long as I can remember. The amount of medications and creams I have been prescribed are not even countable. My dermatologist prescribed me epiduo after I changed insurance companies and I figured the stuff would work because of the price. It took a couple months before it really started to work but my skin is so clear. During those few first months I hated the stuff because I broke out even more and my skin was dry, but I kept using it because the doctor said with epiduo, your skin does get worse before it gets better. I love my skin now and I highly recommend it!""",9.0,8
Bactrim DS,Acne,"""My derm put me on this medicine after trying another. I break out on my chest, and once I started taking the medicine it cleared up in about two weeks. I haven&#039;t experienced any side effects!""",8.0,19
Trazodone,ibromyalgia,"""I take 150 mg at bedtime and in doing so it takes the edge off the pain caused from fibromyalgia.  I get a wonderful deep sleep as a result and have been able to keep going thanks to this medicine.""",10.0,33
Venlafaxine,Hot Flashes,"""This drug did help with hot flash but BEWARE! It&#039;s horrible if you miss a dose or  and when you need to get off  of it.  Brain &#039;zaps&#039;, dizziness, crying jags, depression, and more can last for months, even when you ween off according to directions.  The withdrawal is horrendous. Please be very thoughtful before you decide to take this drug.""",3.0,11
Triprolidine,Allergies,"""The very best antihistamine for night time use - allows me to sleep through through the night without skin itching or hay fever symptoms.  No &quot;drug hangover&quot; in the morning.""",10.0,11
Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir,HIV Infection,"""I&#039;ve been taking Stribild since August of 2013 when I made the choice to start HIV treatment because I have a negative partner and my T-cells had fallen below 900. I&#039;ve also wanted to remain proactive about my care and always want to remain well. Stribild was the best choice for me, it did not interfere in any way with my daily outreaches or HIV peer support that I do, nor did it slow me down from my passion for photography and art. There are no side effects that I can speak to and right away my T-cells climbed back to well over 1100 and my viral load was undetectable in just three weeks.""",10.0,15
Buprenorphine,Opiate Dependence,"""Very good. Don&#039;t have any depression. Miracle.""",10.0,10
Rexulti,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Will be starting med tomorrow? Dr. suggested this med but I am skeptical because Abilify gave me akathisia! I hope Rexulti works for me. I am also quite surprised how quickly it works for many people. Instead of weeks, it usually works in days. Looking for a good med!""",8.0,4
Alyacen 1 / 35,Birth Control,"""My doctor prescribed this drug to me as a preventative measure against ovarian cysts. The first few months were good, normal periods and no notable side effects. Last month, the day after starting my 4th month pack, I woke up dizzy and nauseous. After a sudden attack of violent vomiting I was sent to the ER where doctors believed I had a seizure. After starting my 5th month pack this week, the same thing happened to me.  This drug works but the first few days after Placebo week are starting to scare me.""",5.0,1
Luvox,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""15 years ago after suffering with severe panic attacks I found a doctor who found the root of my troubles was my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I was on Luvox, brand name only because when I tried the generics they did NOT work? During the time it was off market, I suffered terribly until it came back. It keeps my OCD in check to the best it can be BRAND name only, I do not know why.""",9.0,79
Sodium oxybate,Narcolepsy,"""I noticed a lot of complaints about nausea. Do not eat anything for at least 2 hours before you take it. When I first started taking it I would wake up pouring sweat and throwing up. I finally figured it out though. If I take my first dose at bedtime, I fight it and don&#039;t sleep. So what seems to work now is going to bed and a couple hours later then take dose (I always have to pee anyway). """,7.0,35
Metronidazole,Trichomoniasis,"""About 2 weeks ago I had sex with my friend. 3 days ago my vagina started itching so I thought it was a yeast infection so I went to the doctor &amp; found out I had trich. They prescribed me 4 pills to take at once &amp; then I went to sleep. When I woke up I didn&#039;t have no more discharge &amp; the itching went away. The medicine is really nasty. I found to take it with milk was better. Over 12 hours later I started getting nauseous. I almost got sick but haven&#039;t.""",5.0,17
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been on it for 8 years after two years of taking the pill. Honestly the best thing ever! I&#039;ve had no side effects or weight gain (a part from the natural small weight gain with age). I have recommended it to many people over the years and many friends who have now been on it for years as well.""",10.0,1
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I feel like because there aren&#039;t many positive posts on here I should share one. I got on this pill because of reoccurring ovarian cysts and also to relieve some menstrual pain during periods. I&#039;m on the third month and I have had no negative side effects. The only thing was I had black disgusting discharge for about a week at the beginning but it stopped. However, I noticed that if I don&#039;t take the pill at the same time every day or relatively close to the same time I begin having that discharge again. However, I have not experienced any mood swings, weight gain, or any other negative side effects. Every pill affects every woman differently so please don&#039;t get freaked out by negative reviews like I did, actually don&#039;t even read them.""",9.0,25
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I have awful headaches on the daily and was so happy when my doctor prescribed me something that could lessen them. I was very optimistic and wanted it to help. This medication did not get rid of the headaches but I experienced some of the worst headaches ever while on this drug. I felt alright during the day, but once evening time rolled around I was so grouchy, so moody, tired, and my head was throbbing. I kept taking the medication because I just thought it needed time to &quot;make its way into my body.&quot; Finally, I said enough is enough and asked my doctor if I could stop taking it. I have not taken a pill in two days and am still experiencing the awful migraines. I am so miserable and have not felt like myself for a week and a half.""",1.0,18
Abilify,Depression,"""This medications saved my life. I was suicidal, depressed and nothing seemed to work before. About a week after starting to take Abilify depression began lifting and I&#039;m energetic and feel great again!""",10.0,58
Paroxetine,Depression,"""I strongly recommend  Paxil 20 mg for depression  this drug has uplifted my mood, and truly suppressed my appetite I have been on it for two weeks and loss four pounds already. The one side effect that I have experience  is excessive yarning.  Once the dose was adjusted the symptoms has stop.""",10.0,32
Vistaril,Anxiety,"""Worked while I was in-patient but wasn&#039;t offered it once I left. Did make me groggy but helped take the focus off the physical symptoms of anxiety.""",6.0,41
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I&#039;m trying this medication for the first time, and I think it has been the most affective thing to stop my cravings, and the horrible withdrawal symptoms. Thank you for this medicine!""",10.0,37
Ibuprofen,Headache,"""STAY AWAY FROM THIS. Took this medication at 5 am when I woke up with a headache. Took an advil extra strength. Shortly after, I was puking my guts up for like an hour. I had an exam that morning too. Needless to say, I failed my exam. Thank you advil. I do not recommend this.""",1.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I&#039;m 18 yrs old, My boyfriend &amp; I had protected sex but condom broke and i woke up next morning feeling sick so, i had him go buy me this pill. Needless to say, it worked and i&#039;m not pregnant. However, the side effects are insane. I immediately had terrible back pain (never had that before), cramps that felt like period cramps, nausea, dizziness, headaches, and bloating. I had to miss a day of school due to the insane amount of side effects. Not to mention my period came a week after taking the pill when i wasn&#039;t supposed to get my period for 2 more weeks! That&#039;s frustrating because i just had my period last week and now i have it again, even heavier this time. BUT on a positive note, I&#039;m not pregnant!!""",9.0,16
Simvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""It worked and no side effects that I noticed.""",9.0,43
Pristiq,Depression,"""I&#039;m one of those reviewers who found Pristiq immediately helpful for 3 weeks. Then side effects (jaw clenching, bruising) decreased, and so did benefits. I became depressed again. Doctor doubled the dose.  Benefits did not improve, but side effects were okay, too, until I decided 2x the &quot;normal&quot; effective dose with no improvement wasn&#039;t smart.  I&#039;d taken the drug for 6 weeks, 100 mg for 1 wk.  I cut back to 50 mg and experienced the first rebound effect ever in 40 years of depression and nearly everything available to date. Immediately and severely worsened mood, suicidal thoughts, weepiness. Then I read. Like Paxil, this has a bad record of weaning and cessation effects. Talk to your doctor carefully about the  /- of Pristiq, and be careful.""",2.0,19
Sertraline,Depression,"""Break down last October. Caused by the constant trials of being a carer of 16 yrs, spinal surgery &amp; almost overnight profound hearing loss.  Had had enough!
Sertraline 100mg has made me brighter, happier, more positive, no longer as anxious about the future.  For me it has worked wonders &amp; am told I will require it for long term.
Side effects which I believe are associated with sertraline. Most nights I&#039;m asleep at 8pm.
Can no longer relax &amp; watch TV at night.
Have huge long assorted crazy dreams every night.""",10.0,21
Plavix,Ischemic Stroke,"""I switched from Crestor to Plavix after my doctors guidance and couldnt be happier with results.""",9.0,35
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I have been on the shot for 9 years, I love it, my doctor said I will have to take Xanax and Lexapro with the Depo to even out the mood swings, I am fine and my moods are good, it is natural that your body has bleeding and spotting I have it too, but it does not bother me as much as I suffered with PMS, forgetting things all the time, and being bitchy. Now I don&#039;t have that, I FEEL GREAT! Cramps yes but not as bad.""",10.0,13
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have taken numerous bipolar medications, a combination of lithium and seroquel has so far helped to manage my life. Lithuim has made a difference in my thinking and made me less argumentive. I&#039;m a month into this new medicine, lithuim, and have already felt and seen improvements in the severity of my thoughts. Hope this can help.""",8.0,76
Fioricet,Headache,"""Fioricet was a God-send for my chronic headaches. """,10.0,41
Nilotinib,Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia,"""I used this medicine for 3 months, after 6 years of using Gleevec/Glivec. Though it was effective at 3 months, it improved RBC and WBC, reduced pain side effects at rest in comparison with Glivec, I was further restricted in activity than with Glivec. I developed short breathing, extra heart beat which turned into ischemic problem at mid LAD.""",1.0,28
Clonazepam,Panic Disorde,"""Works Amazingly!""",10.0,18
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""Left a review when I initially started, said I&#039;d update it after a while of taking the pill. PROS: Regulated and lightened period; effective birth control. CONS: Mild increase in acne; slight spotting in the beginning; nausea; cramping. Nausea and cramping got worse the week before, during, and after my period. By the time I got my period during fourth month, this affected my daily life. Really interrupted my digestive functions - bowel movements ranging from constipation to diarrhea, bloating, general queasiness. On my period during fifth month, actually vomited. Also exponentially increasing depressed feelings. Never before had these problems on my period. Decided to stop taking it because at this point I just want to be happy and healthy""",5.0,9
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""Biggest waste of $100 I ever spent. This medication made me SO hungry 24/7 I would eat everything in front of me all day! I felt like I was on a strong steroid and it even got to the point I would toss and turn all night still hungry. I tried it for 18 days straight thinking it took a little while to become effective and gained 6lbs before I stopped. I also spoke with 2 other people who tried it (1 of them a doctor) and they both had the same experience. Wish I could get my money back""",1.0,7
Dasatinib,Leukemia,"""Having tried bith Imatinib and Nilotinib, my Haemotologist tried me on Dasatinib - the effect this drug had on me was devastating, after only 3 days my body literally began to shut down, I was so weak I was crawling on my hands and knees just to go to the bathroom. 
After two weeks off it was decided to try a greatly reduced dosage (50mg) every other day but even at that I had little to no quality of life. 

I hope others have had better luck than I did.""",1.0,0
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been on the pill for probably the past 3 years and I started with regular Loestrin and I had the worst symptoms nausea, mood swings and irregular spotting. My doctor then switched me to Lo Loestrin and I&#039;ve been on it for the past year and a half. I love it! No acne, light or no period, absolutely no cramps, minimal cramps, no nausea. It worked great! The only thing is that its 50 for one month but my insurance lets me gets three months for 60.""",8.0,4
Armodafinil,Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome,"""I have been using Nuvigil for 4 days now.  I have horrible headaches!  My eyes ache and feel like someone is pushing in on them and I want to close them and feel very tired, but not sleepy.  I am irritable, but I think that is because I feel so horrible.  My Doctor prescribed 150mg and said to cut them in half.  I think I will try taking 1/4 of a tablet and see what happens.  I am not sure if I can handle much more.  I can&#039;t focus at work by late afternoon because my head hurts and my eyes are aching. Ibuprofen and Tylenol don&#039;t seem to help.""",1.0,22
EpiCeram,Dry Skin,"""Epi-ceram cream is amazing for eczema! The same day I applied the cream I noticed and felt a difference within a few hours. Two days later the eczema on my eye lids and around my mouth were clear. I use the cream sparingly and it works better than ANY other prescription. My insurance didn&#039;t cover it but I&#039;m so glad I took a chance and paid for it. It was well worth the $$. Hopefully it will soon be available over the counter!""",10.0,34
Effexor,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medicine saved my life.""",9.0,27
Duac,Acne,"""So I was prescribed Duac on Monday 11th by my doctor after trying 3 different types of treatment which didn&#039;t really work!
I know it&#039;s early days but I have seen slight improvement already!!! 
I have had no side effects at all, no burning sensation, no flaking skin, doesn&#039;t make my makeup go cakey either! 
Absolute love this so far!!""",7.0,6
Claritin-D,Nasal Congestion,"""Works for congestion &amp; allergy symptoms but gave me terrible insomnia and jitters. """,4.0,30
Asenapine,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""After going through another 23 drugs in the past six years, Saphris seems to be the one medicine that helps. I took the chance of taking this medication without Cogentin to see what the side effects would be and what I experienced was some restlessness in feeling that I needed to pace the floor as well as agitation. Taking this medication with Cogentin has rid the restlessness entirely. Saphris has calmed some of my mood swings and response to negativity from others. As for the schizophrenic side, it has kept the paranoia at bay.""",9.0,29
Cefdinir,Otitis Media,"""This is my first time taking this medicine. I was diagnosed with bronchitis and ear infection. I was told to take probiotics to prevent any diarrhea. I have not had any side effects. I&#039;m feeling much better.""",8.0,15
Levothyroxine,Hashimoto's disease,"""I have been great the last few months on synthroid until 2 weeks ago, started having chest pain, I can&#039;t take a breath, pulse is so low I can&#039;t find it.""",1.0,3
Minoxidil,Alopecia,"""I used minoxidile to grow a beard , I mean I had no real  beard before . It took me long but I had it . It was magic but a longtime waiting and using minuxidile is a bit troublesome .""",9.0,3
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had Implanon put in March 2010.  No problems in the beginning; still had my period only lighter, with some spotting.  Now I&#039;ve been spotting for the past 3 weeks and all I want to do it eat.  My breasts are tender and swollen.  Sex drive - not there.  I&#039;m really considering having the Implanon removed and just rely on condoms.  Unfortunately I can&#039;t take the pill because it has estrogen and I&#039;ve had a history of a blood clots after a knee surgery.""",4.0,3
Linaclotide,Constipation,"""Makes you go with 3-5 hours of diarrhea.  Also have severe cramps/abdominal pain.  May take this once in a while as it does clean the system.  Will not take daily due to severe pain about 10 hours after taking the pill""",1.0,30
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I just got kyleena put in yesterday. When I talked to my doctor about getting skyla he suggested I get kyleena instead because he had stopped carrying skyla and kyleena lasts two years longer than skyla.  When I had it inserted the pain was like a bad cramp, but I&#039;ve experienced worse. And after that I was fine and able to get on with the rest of my day. I did have a little bleeding and cramping but now it&#039;s the second day and I am not experiencing either symptom. So far so good!""",8.0,7
Parnate,Depression,"""I&#039;ve spent so many years batting crippling depression, and trying almost every medication on the market. I know the feeling of sleeping for 12 hours and not getting anything accomplished because depression controls everything you do... 
After trying multiple medications and seeing multiple doctors, I FINALLY found a Psychiatrist that suggested I try an MAOI. Parnate has been a miracle for me. It knocked my depression out of the park! I&#039;ve been on Parnate for 3 months (with a combination of Lamictal) and my life has completely changed for the better. I feel like the person that I want to be.
If you&#039;re reading this and suffer from crippling depression, I would highly suggest you talk to a doctor about taking Parnate.""",9.0,49
Zohydro ER,Pain,"""This is the only drug that works for me.  It lasts longer than Vicodin HP 10/300s and there are no ups and downs, just constant pain relief with no noticeable side effects (I&#039;ve been taking pain meds for years, though).  It&#039;s a miracle for me!  I am using the new formulation and it does work, but I have to take it 3 times a day since they only last 7 hours, not the 12 it says it should.  I have one dose of short-acting for breakthrough pain every day.

I&#039;m using the discount program and it is still a high price, I&#039;m worried about affording it!  :(""",10.0,7
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I started citalopram about 2 year ago. I was always on edge. Everything made me mad and stressed out. I started on 20mg. I had a hard time with it at first. It made me clench my jaw and my hands I felt like I was in a fog. It took about 6 weeks before all the bad symptoms went away. I am so happy that I stuck it out. I handle situations better, I have never been more happy. I just started on 40mg now and I will say it makes me a little nauseous. The only down side is that it makes me have a low libido. I will never go without this drug. I just wish I would have had it many years before""",10.0,17
Leuprolide,Endometriosis,"""The shot is not too bad in the butt cheek. My problems were the side effects. I think that the hot flashes are the worst of it. I am on my 5th shot, and now I am going through a lot of mood swings as well.""",9.0,47
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m eighteen and got the implant on July 10th. It is now 5 months later, and I have been bleeding nonstop. I got the implant the day before when my period was suppose to begin. It never came on, but about a week later I bled for 10 days. It was light, and then it went off. A few days after that, I began bleeding, and I have been ever since then. I liked this implant you just get it in and don&#039;t have to go back until 3 years later. I didn&#039;t have any problems with weight gain, if anything I lost weight and my family told me I look sick. But I was exhausted once I first got it, and I had mood swings. I just recently went back and got birth control pills, which is suppose to stop the bleeding. I have 4 pills left and I&#039;m still bleeding.....""",1.0,1
Keppra,Seizures,"""I did not get seizures daily, weekly, monthly or yearly not that I&#039;m aware of anyway.  I had my first major seizure at 37 years old at a wedding, next one was at 42 years old and recently May 10 (46 years old) on my way to work at our ferry. I&#039;ve been on Tegretol, Dilantin and now Keppra...now I see the difference. The Keppra is working great where before I may have been having light seizures and did not know it. My eyes were blinking too fast. I thought that was tired eyes, my right hand would become numb while sleeping and I thought it was just from sleeping the wrong way.""",8.0,32
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""19 years old. First birth control pill I&#039;ve tried. I&#039;ve been taking Loestrin for 8 months now and it is GREAT. Decreased my sex drive slightly and I get random period/spotting or nothing at all. Was very emotional, the first 2 months but that problem faded out. Definitely recommended.""",9.0,0
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""After watching my husband do his prep last year, I was very worried. He had to drink so much that he got to the point of almost &quot;drowning&quot;. After expressing my concerns to my doctor (I cannot eat and drink much do to reflux &amp; other problems) he gave me suprep. I just did round 1 &amp; other than the taste it wasn&#039;t bad. I will be SMOTHERING Balmex diaper-rash cream on my skin...applying it in a radius a good distance from the center before round 2. I did use Aquafor (petroleum jelly) after realizing I needed it &amp; fortunately I had Cottenelle moist wipes. I highly recommend preparing your bottom first &amp; pat dry with soft tissue, towel, or blow dry :) Do not leave your bottom wet..it gets sore. I also found baby powder to be useful.""",10.0,46
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Terrible drug took shot for 5 month  heartburn, nausea vomiting continue. Quit taking  3 weeks ago. Feel terrible""",1.0,3
Percocet,Pain,"""I have really bad back pain and at such a young age I take Percocet 4 times a day and it allows me to sleep and work where as other medications just made my stomach upset.  I would rate it a 9 for the relief it gives you I honestly felt like I could not function anymore I was in so much pain and now I enjoy walking I don&#039;t have to stop ever 10 minutes to catch my breath from my pain.""",9.0,60
Diovan,High Blood Pressure,"""Been taking this medicine for three months. Was on Exforge. I am pleased with the results and also it helps me to lose weight. Lost 10 lbs in one month without trying. Need to loose 30 more lbs going for the gold. Side effect: makes me feel week at times other than that it appears to be working hopefully. I will be off medication when I lose the weight.""",8.0,46
Pembrolizumab,"Melanoma, Metastatic","""Have Stage 4 metastatic melanoma. Started on Keytruda after new metastasis showed up. After 2nd infusion, side effects started to become very painful - lots of muscle and joint pain, couldn&#039;t move my arms hardly. Also have a lot of nerve issues in my arms and hands. When I went for my 3rd infusion (they&#039;re done every 3 weeks) my oncologist said I needed to stop treatment and start on a steroid to calm down my immune system, which Keytruda revs up into high gear to go after the melanoma. It&#039;s been two weeks on Prednisone, and the side effects from the Keytruda are still strong, so I can&#039;t resume treatment and still have to stay on the steroid. Bummer, because it actually made the tumor on my leg disappear, which Ipi (Yervoy) didn&#039;t.""",6.0,23
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I have had acne since I was 11 and I&#039;m 18 now. I tried everything, including Proactive and Acutane. Nothing seemed to work and even when my acne got better I still had post acne red marks. I started Epiduo about 2 weeks ago and already have seen amazing results. No new acne has come in and I&#039;ve coupled it with a Neutrogena alcohol free toner to tackle the red marks. My skin looks better everyday even though the marks aren&#039;t completely gone yet. My skin has not been dry but I still use Cetaphil Sensitive Skin Lotion every night to keep it moisturized.""",10.0,24
depo-subQ provera 104,Birth Control,"""Not only did I gain ten pounds in just a few months after maintaining a steady weight for years, after a few months the lining of my vaginal walls began to thin making sex really uncomfortable. I also have to get up to pee three times a night on average, which has never happened before and is really inconvenient. In order to combat the heavy periods I was getting after the first month, my doctor put me on Junel Fe as well, and that seems to be helping, but I had to go on a SECOND form of birth control that required taking a pill daily just because this worked so poorly and had so many side effects. Also noticed significant anxiety/hormonal fluctuations at random with zero cause since I&#039;ve been on this.""",1.0,0
Zoloft,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I was on Lexapro for almost 5 years for depression, but told my Doctor about the extreme anger, anxiety and more depression I had been having, so she immediately switched to Zoloft.  It&#039;s now been two months on Zoloft, and zero PMDD symptoms. My family is so glad I found this medication! 


""",10.0,79
Reglan,Gastroparesis,"""I now have Tardive Dyskinesia, no cure, no treatment. Parkinsonian side effects don&#039;t always go away. Reglan was good for Gastroparesis but has side effects. Don&#039;t take for more than 6 weeks or three months. It also now MUST warn the dangers of continuous use.""",1.0,72
Nuvigil,Hypersomnia,"""I&#039;ve taken Nuvigil for 4 days. Only other medicine I take is Effexor XR for depression.  My doctor kept telling the tiredness and fatigue was related to depression and if I could get past that I&#039;d be okay. After trying 3 different anti-depressants and upping the dose of Effexor to more than the manufacturer&#039;s suggested dose, I decided to have a sleep study and found I have hypersomnia.  First day I took 150mg Nuvigil and couldn&#039;t go to sleep until 4am.  The next 3 days I&#039;ve taken half a pill (75mg) and been pretty good alert wise and still able to fall asleep at night.  However, this morning I took half a Nuvigil and fell back asleep for 2 hours.  Maybe just need time to adjust to best dose for me.  Haven&#039;t had side effects but feel ready to go go go!""",8.0,5
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Went my doctor in tears diarrhea was so bad, it was up to 30 or more times a day. Stomach pain, everything I ate made me sick. My doctor gave me the FODMAP diet to follow and to go gluten free he also prescribed Viberzi. I took the first tablet that evening (100mg) twice a day. In less than 24 hours my diarrhea had stopped and the pain was gone. I feel strictly following the FODMAP diet along with  Viberzi did the trick. Been taking Viberzi for a month and a half. I had one bout of severe diarrhea when I ate a biscuit and boy did I feel the pain. It took 24 hours for it to stop. I&#039;m one of those people who just can&#039;t eat gluten. """,10.0,9
Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I am not sure what type of condition half of these women&rsquo;s vaginas are in, but I have never had an issue using Monistat. Of course it burns the first day ( I&rsquo;ve only burned once and no where near as bad as the women are claiming) you are inserting a plastic object full of a cream substance into an already open skin area of the body that&rsquo;s infected. Anything that you put up there would burn hell! It does what it is designed to do and if I had to endure moments of being uncomfortable to get rid of the infection, then so be it!""",10.0,13
Glimepiride,"Diabetes, Type 2","""This is a preliminary assessment after one month on Amaryl.  I have always had an active lifestyle, but over the last two years have been disappointed not to be able to maintain an average morning blood sugar reading much below 140 since being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.  Unlike most reviewers, I did not see an immediate reduction in blood sugar level until the last week, when my average dropped from the high 130s to five straight days between 101 and 108.  This drop also corresponded to an extremely active week, tennis six straight days, bowling once and jogging a three-mile course twice.  Appetite is great, so must watch weight.  No adverse effects so far, even with almost daily use of Aleve as well.  Will report back after longer usage.""",10.0,79
Macrobid,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I&#039;m a diabetic and have frequent UTI&#039;S.  I have used this drug and after the first dose I have had relief. I&#039;m allergic to EVERYTHING  but so far I have had not one side effect.""",10.0,43
Jolivette,Birth Control,"""Tried for 3 months because all other types of pills were causing me ovulation cyst problems. Jolvette made me gain weight bloat break out on my face feel depressed have low libido and very swollen soar breasts. This pill is not worth the issues. I&#039;m stopping immediately. I have never gain weight on a pill like this. I work out and am pretty fit. Hopefully I can loose it.""",3.0,7
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking Phentermine 30mg on 3/18/15.In the first month of using the medication, I dropped 13lbs (229lbs to 216lbs).The initial side effects I experienced included dry mouth, insomnia, and mild headaches. After the first couple of weeks, the only remaining side effect I experienced was dry mouth. This is actually a pretty beneficial side effect as it helps me drink more water. The next month, my doctor bumped me to the 37.5mg medication. During that month, I lost 12 more pounds (216lbs to 204lbs).So overall, I&#039;ve lost 25lbs in two months. I&#039;m elated! My first goal is to get to ONEderland (i.e.,finally be under 200lbs).It&#039;s nice to actually see some progress.I have hypothyroidism, so weight loss has always been difficult. This helps!""",10.0,32
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""I&#039;ve always had generalized anxiety &amp; social anxiety ever since I can remember, but I would still push myself to go places like mall, Walmart, or just walk out my front door, not knowing what was wrong with me. So around 17 I dropped out of school, &amp; started working as a cashier, did good &amp; managed to control my anxiety, until I&#039;m 18 now, and here come the panic attacks &amp; agoraphobia kicking in. I hated leaving the house &amp; just being around people period. So I quit my job; I went to the doctor he put me on Paxil 10mg, then Paxil 20mg didnt do anything, then Zoloft 50mg then 100mg a month later. Overall my mood is much better/calmer. I&#039;m still a shaky mess in public &amp; even around people.""",9.0,18
Naproxen,zen Shoulde,"""One every 8 hours dulls the pain but sufficient dosage to kill the pain elicits some skin and stomach side effects.""",5.0,31
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the Implanon in for all three years (5/2009-3/3012). It was pretty terrible though. My hair fell out, I developed asthma and chronic bronchitis, and I had terrible cramps and bleeding twice a month. My doctors initially thought I had developed lupus (I didn&#039;t, I&#039;ve been tested every six months for the last three years). I went from running 5 miles/day to not being able to hold a conversation without needing an inhaler. The removal was also awful. I never got pregnant though.""",3.0,1
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Took one 150mg pill for yeast infection. No side effects; easy as and cleared me up 90% better within 24 hours.""",10.0,11
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,Constipation,"""I had been constipated for nearly four days. My stomach was cramping. I took 4 tablespoons and after 6 hours nothing. I then took another 4 tablespoons. My stomach began churning and gurgling at about the 8th hour. My first bm was semi solid. Them the flood gates opened. Almost watery stools. I&#039;ve had to run to the toilet several times. Do not take this if you&#039;re going to be away from home. Also be careful coughing, sneezing, or passing gas. You may have an accident. Much better than being backed up and cramping.""",10.0,22
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""Hi everyone,
Today is day one and I feel awesome. I will keep everyone posted on my progress.""",6.0,2
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had this in my arm for a year now (12-31-16). I hate it ! All seemed fine at first and I didn&#039;t know until recently that everything wrong with me was do to the Nexplanon. I&#039;ve had severe depression for the first two months or so. A few months later I was losing my hair like crazy. And then six months ago all hell broke loose. I&#039;ve had my &#039;Period&#039; three times a month most times and they all last 5-7 days, I&#039;ve broken out with acne on my face and chest, my libido is at a ZERO, mood swings like crazy, and I&#039;m always tired. I even had the swollen uterus and vagina area issue, pain during sex, and at one point in time it hurt my stomach to sit down and get up. I want this out super bad! I&#039;ve heard of three or four women pregnant on it.""",1.0,4
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""I have COPD and osteoarthritis. My doctor gave me a trial tube. It worked wonders. Pain gone in less than 5 mins. You got to try it!""",10.0,75
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""I started Savella 2 months ago for Fibromyalgia, I also have DDD, a C-spine fusion from 2-6, chronic spondylosis, sciatica, and migraine. I used 2 titration packages, using the same dosage for day one out of each package before moving to the next day, etc. That way it prolonged the rising of levels. I had been on Neurontin for many years and even though it helped tremendously for a long while, I started having pins and needle feelings in my legs, abdomen, etc. that an increase in dose didn&#039;t help. I still have nausea and a tired feeling, but believe some of it might be due to decreasing Gabapentin as I went up on Savella. Having said all of this, I am not having nearly as much pain as before!""",8.0,74
Pristiq,Depression,"""After taking Celexa, which worked like a wonder drug for about 8 years.  I was put on Cymbalta.  On it, I talked non-stop, was extremely sarcastic and was not able to sleep.
Enter Pristiq.  Folks, I am NOT HAPPY with this medicine.  Has anyone had the up and down ride I am experiencing.  One day I can take on the world, and sleep very well.  Within 1 or 2 following days, I can&#039;t do a THING.  Energy is gone. WOW, I do wish I could find one that helped liked Celexa helped me for years.""",3.0,6
Dolophine,Chronic Pain,"""I have been on so many other pain meds that made me sick and yes it was the one Dr who cared about someones pain that help prescribed it to me. Methadone is great because its the 1st thing I take and the last thing I take in a day so I can have life without so much pain.""",9.0,73
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Secondary Amenorrhea - I was put on this medication because I lost my period due to intense athletic training.  It brought back my period and I did not experience any strange side effects.  I was worried about weight gain but I believe that pill had no effect on my weight.  In the time that I was taking it I actually became more lean (but this may have been due to my training).  I also noticed a more stable mood and a better control of my blood sugar levels.  In addition, my doctor has told me that studies show that athletes with amenorrhea who go on the pill have a reduced risk for low bone density later in life (although the ideal situation is to get your period back naturally).  Overall I was satisfied with this medication.""",8.0,8
Ceftin,Sinusitis,"""I&#039;ve had sinusitis for a couple of weeks, woozy, dizzy, pressure.  I took a dose pack, which I normally take anyway and it helped some but no appreciable effects.  I tried Augmentin and couldn&#039;t take anymore after one dose due to side effects.  I&#039;ve taken 3 Ceftin since yesterday and I feel much, much better.""",10.0,56
Harvoni,Hepatitis C,"""Contracted Hep C in late teens. No symptoms until in my 50s (year 2000). Went on Interferon &amp; Ribavirin for all of 2001. Brutal drug regimen with daily shots to go with it. Lost 40 pounds while eating 3 times my usual calorie intake. Basically like having the flu accompanied with diahrea and bizarre emotional effects. Anxiously awaited a drug that could cure Genotype 4 and would be paid by my insurance. My excellent liver specialist and his care team pushed hard and got me approved. Started taking Harvoni 1st week at 5pm in case I had bad reaction didn&#039;t want to be sick during the work day. Experienced increased insomnia but no other side effects so switched to mid morning breaktime with food and problem gone. I am extremely grateful!!""",10.0,45
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""THOUGHT: Everyone&#039;s body is different, but also be mindful and rational about external forces and behaviors causing issues, be mainly with mood/relationship problems. After 2 years off from taking hormonal birth control. I&#039;m about to reach the inert pill week and so far this is what I&#039;ve experienced: Tender breasts/nipples, but up 1 size; Improved mood  (history of mood swings, but they were mainly as  teenager, I am now 22); Improved complexion; More intense clitoral sensation; Mild vaginal dryness; Minimal if no weight gain (attributed to increased appetite in general with hormonal birth control); Maybe a mild decrease in libido; No bloating. """,9.0,51
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""I was very happy with Belsomra till one night when both my legs went into unbearable spasms, my feet twisting inward. There was no other culprit for that strange and painful behavior, so I stopped taking it.""",4.0,11
Indocin,Back Pain,"""I have chronic pain from back surgery. Added this med and pain is finally under control. Thank you so much.""",10.0,11
Prozac,Depression,"""I&#039;ve battled depression for five years and anxiety since I was a kid. The first two weeks on Prozac, everything got ten times worse. I couldn&#039;t function or stop crying or hating myself. But after that, the depression subsided. I&#039;m more confident, calm, and I shy from negative thoughts and sadness rather than welcoming those things like I used to. It has helped my depression an incredible amount, but I have seen a little less improvement in the anxiety (even with cognitive behavioral therapy). Side effects for me are lots of yawning and loss of appetite.""",8.0,70
Plecanatide,Chronic Idiopathic Constipation,"""I was using linzess for past 1 1/2 years, but had diarrhea pretty constantly. Switched to Trulance and significantly better with diarrhea and my movements are a tad better also""",10.0,21
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""The only reason why I didn&#039;t give this birth control the lowest rating possible is because minus the terrible side effects, you won&#039;t get pregnant. While on this birth control I had terrible acne all over my back, face and neck. Sometimes I would even get a pimple on my leg or arm. Terrible! On top of the acne I looked really bloated and had gained close to 10 pounds. Removing the implant was the best thing I could have done. I am now currently taking Ocella and have been for the past 3 months. Since I started Ocella my back has cleared up completely along with my face and neck, and I am back to my normal weight. People even have told me I look thinner! The only good thing about the nexplanon is it&#039;s effectiveness and its good for 3 yrs.""",5.0,3
Byetta,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Byetta has helped me lose 32 lbs in 63 days. I have kept my sugar levels in the 100 range since starting this medicine. I was 253 pounds at 5 foot 9. Diabetes was not something I ever thought I would get but my glucose numbers were in the 300 range and fasting they were 250! The doctor put me on byetta and metphormin. I will be honest, at first, I ate the same bad foods and was throwing up every time! Now, I keep my sugar grams to 22 grams a day and 110 grams of carbs. Once I controlled the sugar and carbs, the nausea stopped! You just need to re-train your brain! My eyes wanted to get lots of food but I couldn&#039;t eat it after byetta! Just know your body and if it&#039;s too much, tell your doctor.""",8.0,26
Loteprednol,Conjunctivitis,"""Had on going conjunctivitis due to allergic reaction to dust at work. Tried another eye drop for 10 days , then 3 weeks later used an eye cream for about a week. Neither products worked. Then about another a week later when conjunctivitis came back I started using these drops:).  Have been using for a month with follow up visits &amp; gradual reduction of drops used. My eyes are feeling great. I&#039;m also using an essential oil based cleaner (thieves from Young living essential oils) to clean my work space daily. I&#039;m also using the antibacterial &amp; antifungal essential  oil on my hands daily. The combination of all these things have greatly improved my eye health!!""",10.0,0
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""I developed insomnia when pregnant, nearly 16 years ago! Doctors have tried everything.Medidation. Melatonin, improving sleep hygeine, restoril, trazadone, seroquel, ambien, lunesta, and belsomra. Even when double the doses of these medicines, nothing helps EXCEPT belsomra. Granted, I have to take the max dose. But I have a 1 hour commute one way to work each day. I&#039;ve never felt drowsy, just well rested.""",10.0,30
Tekturna,High Blood Pressure,"""My blood pressure is finally under control.  Have been on several medications for the past 6 years and this one hit the spot.  No side effects after nearly 3 weeks of taking this.  A little expensive but well worth it to finally stablize my pressure.  Thank you.""",10.0,10
Diamox,Mountain Sickness / Altitude Sickness,"""I don&#039;t always use medication when I go skiing in higher altitudes but when I do I prefer Diamox. This is a God send when I am sleeping at 10,000 ft and skiing at 12,000-14,000 ft. I tend to get a little clumsy and do not have the focus and sharp alertness while taking the medicine. I just need to take the medication starting a couple days before the trip for about 4-5 days. The whole process is all about getting your body acclimated to the change in altitude from sea level to 10,000 ft in a few hours. Other preparations are still needed such as avoiding alcohol, caffeine, NSAIDs, aspirin, sleeping agents. Start drinking a gallon of water each day while on this medicine.""",10.0,63
Maxalt-MLT,Migraine,"""This is an amazing medicine that I can not live without. No side effects and completely knocks put the pain. Only once or twice did I need a second dose. It&#039;s a life saver.  My insurance still covers it so I am lucky.""",10.0,22
Lunesta,Insomnia,"""Worked great with sleep but the awful taste in my mouth never went away!""",4.0,27
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""Nothing helps with pain as well as oxycodone for breakthrough pain""",10.0,23
Cymbalta,ibromyalgia,"""Works wonderfully to control pain at higher dose, but caused exhaustion during day (took at night) - tried lowering dose - after 3 days could feel pain in shoulders &amp; thighs beginning to creep back so had to increase dose again &amp; then had to take an upper dose (prescribed) during day to keep me going or I couldn&#039;t work - I&#039;m a psychotherapist. The worst part is I&#039;m terribly dizzy - legs have given out several times - sometimes limbs are useless - only upon getting up morning or after sitting or getting out of car - never when sitting or once up walking around. So I love Cymbalta for pain - hate it for side effects.""",7.0,24
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Victoza for many months now, I reached the highest dose, tried that for a few weeks and developed severe Gastroenteritis, abdominal pain, flatulence and severe belching so had to go on the lowest dose again.
Now I have been taking 1.2 for two weeks and the symptoms have started again, last eve, night and today have been miserable and painful.

I am ready to stop taking Victoza completely, the discomfort is just not worth it for some weight loss and a bit better blood sugar control. I will just have to have an increase in the amount of Lantus and Novalog that I have been taking.

Discouraged with this med.""",3.0,28
Brisdelle,Hot Flashes,"""I took the medication for two weeks and it worked like a charm. However, I started to experience extreme pain in my joints (knees, ankles, wrist). Not sure if it is associated with the medicine, but I didn&#039;t have all of the aches until I started. I love how the medicine mellowed me out no anxiety or frustration over little things. Hot flashes are at a minimum. Hope it makes it because I would like to continue taking it.""",7.0,84
Venlafaxine,Panic Disorde,"""My first dose of 37.5 mg I experienced a surge of adrenaline, dizziness, nausea, sweating, jittery, shakiness. Symptoms started 2 hours after dose lasting about 2-4 hours. Each day the symptoms lessened and disappeared quicker. I have only been on this for 2 weeks but I do feel more optimistic and upbeat so far despite side effects.""",7.0,11
Visine Totality Multi-Symptom Relief,Eye Redness/Itching,"""I was working on water coolers, some of the liquid got my eyes. I went to Walmart and bought this product, and it worked great. it got rid of the itching and burning, I was lucky it save me a visit to the doctor.""",9.0,1
MetroGel-Vaginal,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I&#039;ve had bv off and on for 3 years, tried the 7 day course multiple times. Always came back in a couple days. Was told to do metro gel twice a week for 6 months. This has kept it at bay but never got rid of it. I was tested positive for group strep b, was told I may have had this overgrowth infection since I gave birth to my second son.... 3 years ago.. and that it could be the cause of the bv or the symptoms of bv. After the penicillin treatment, I&#039;ve noticed a slight difference but still having to use the metro gel to keep it at bay. I take a raw probiotic twice a day as well. I wish this medicine worked like it has on everyone I&#039;ve known to it. This bv stuff is so crippling""",2.0,17
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""Anyone experience severe headaches in the eye and the pupil dilates? That&#039;s my only side effect from this. Like once or twice a month.""",5.0,6
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Started taking 15mg 10 days ago and i have lost 10 lbs in 10 days and 2 inches off my belly. Please keep in mind I am walking and working out 30-45min everyday non stop, and have completely changed my diet. No bread, candy, soda, and very few carbs. So I&#039;m not sure if its the pill or my new changes. I am still very hungry sometimes with 15mg. All in all at least it has helped me transition into a lot of good changes for my body. Only side effects are dry mouth and slight insomnia.""",8.0,5
Fleet Enema,Constipation,"""Very good, after about 5 minutes and I went to the toilet, I cleared all my bowels""",10.0,35
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I am not on birth control and had unprotected sex and then used a condom that failed all in the same night. He did not cum inside of me but I was very worried. I ate right after taking the pill and experienced no immediate side effects (no dizziness or nausea). About 6 days after taking the pill, I spotted. Then, my period was 4 days late (which has NEVER happened). It was TORTURE being late, but after reading reviews I saw that this is common. Eventually I started and was not pregnant! I am very pleased with the results. Altogether, it seemed that Plan B worked well for me and I would recommend it to anyone who is worried. It just sucks that the side effects of taking Plan B seem to mimic signs of pregnancy!""",10.0,6
Clobex,Psoriasis,"""I have had moderate and sometimes severe plaque and guttate psoriasis for 16 years, using clobetasol (clobex) for 14. Clobex is the only thing that can eliminate my psoriasis almost completely. It is a very effective drug, but I feel I really should warn people of the devastating effects that can occur if the drug is applied continuously. When using clobex or any other strong topical corticosteroid, you are supposed to use it for no more than 2 weeks, then take a break I believe should be between 2 and 3 weeks. I made the mistake of not doing that. I used it continuously because I wanted to be clear. Now, my skin is paper thin. Nearly every vein is visible, and I break blood vessels constantly, and I have stretch marks everywhere.""",6.0,116
Naproxen,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I only use when doing physical activity""",9.0,21
Doxazosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I&#039;m taking 2mg of Doxazosin and it increased my urine flow and decreased my trips to the bathroom.  It also reduced my blood pressure from 150/60 to 130/60.  I increased my dosage to 4mg in an attempt to reduce my blood pressure even more, but the side affects (fatigue, headaches, blurry vision) were too extreme, so I decreased my dosage back to 2mg.  I experience no side affects at 2mg dosage.  Overall, I think this is a fine drug for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia and mildly/moderately high blood pressure.""",9.0,8
Fortesta,"Hypogonadism, Male","""At 38,  I started noticing that my energy level dropped drastically.  I started putting on weight and even though I worked out 4 days a week, I was losing muscle mass.  My sex drive dropped and my mood became sour.  The strangest thing of all, my Johnson shrunk from 10-1/2&quot; to 9&quot;.  I couldn&#039;t believe what was going on.  My Doctor checked my T levels and they were extremely low.  I started on Fortesta and in 2 weeks, I was back to like I was when I was 25.  The ole Johnson returned to being a beast and my energy level is back to where it was. Thanks Fortesta!""",9.0,17
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had this birth control since February 26th. It didn&#039;t hurt to get it put in, as long as it&#039;s taken care of the right away afterward you should be perfectly fine. Honestly, it was sore just as it should be, but I didn&#039;t notice it after it healed. It does ache sometimes now. In February after I got the implant I bled for about a week but it was very light. Since then I have not had a period. I haven&#039;t gained weight or lost my hair. I do break out a little more often and I&#039;m very tired more often than I used to be. But I highly recommend it even past these side effects.""",8.0,3
Botox,Overactive Bladde,"""My husband had prostate surgery (TURP) for an enlarged prostate in January (11 months ago). Ever since, he has had annoying leakage. The doctor mentioned two options - Botox or an implanted device. He said Botox had &quot;99% success rate&quot; so my husband opted for that. Ever since, a nightmare. At first, he simply could not pee at all. He had an indwelling catheter for a while, and since has had to do self-catheterization four times a day (still cannot pee a drop). The Botox must have relaxed the bladder too much? Plus there was a LOT of old blood in his bladder, presumably from the Botox injections. The doctor said it was not possible to be from the catheters. And he has a UTI. The slight leakage seems like NOTHING next to this nightmare.""",1.0,39
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""I became very ill with severe vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever, chills, aches, exhaustion...and I had a 5 month old baby to take care of. All this DESPITE the flu shot. Twelve hours after the initial onset, my doctor diagnosed me with the flu and prescribed Tamiflu. It slowly got better, and two days later I am some what functional...which is good, because now I have to take care of my baby AND my sick husband. We&#039;ll be getting him Tamiflu, too!""",8.0,3
Dramamine,Motion Sickness,"""I&#039;ve taken this for motion sickness and it absolutely does help with preventing the nausea. When on Dramamine, I will occasionally get a hint of it - or maybe it&#039;s just the recognition that certain conditions should be making me sick. Either way, nothing close to what I would experience when I not medicating. The only critique I have to offer is the drowsiness. Desperately wishing to lay down and close my eyes, which can happen on Dramamine, is inconvenient if it&#039;s not the type of trip I want to sleep through.""",9.0,32
Restoril,Insomnia,"""Takes at least 1/2 hour to begin having any effect.  Effect lasts only about 2 hours.""",2.0,37
Naproxen,Pain,"""I have used most of the narcotics on the list, and now that I live in Florida it is almost impossible to get a Doctor to prescribe anything other than Aspirin.  Aspirin now has caused my stomach to act up due to ulcers so now I also need to take Prilosec 40 mg.  So far this is the best of these medicines on the list.""",8.0,16
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 24 yrs old, I started taking lo loestrin fe about a year ago. As soon as I started taking the pill I felt fine. My weight was not effected and my acne actually cleared up. Overall, I was happy about the pill. Anywho, I stopped the pill for about a month because my script went up and a ton of other inconveniences came up. I immediately began taking the pill the following month but I noticed my hair is falling out. I&#039;m sure this is due to stopping the pill. I already have thin hair so this is freaking me out. It&#039;s coming out in chunks and I shed a lot throughout the day.Since, my skin is prone to cystic acne that&#039;s what&#039;s appearing on my face and back. I&#039;m not sure what to do. Change BC or stay on this and let my body adjust?""",5.0,0
Sucralfate,Duodenal Ulce,"""Just started it today""",8.0,4
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;d been on Victoza for over a year. I never lost any weight. I didn&#039;t really see much of a difference in my A1C&#039;s, but kept taking it because my sugars at least weren&#039;t going up. My current A1C is 7.2.  A couple months ago, I started having major bloating problems, including nausea and occasional vomiting. It progressed to a hospitalization for chest pain (ruled out cardiac) and then to GI who did UGI as well as Gastric Emptying Study and showed Gastroparesis. OMG!! The GI doc said Victoza is notorious for causing this. Thank God my case is reversible because I caught it early enough. Of course no more Victoza for me!!!""",1.0,15
Amitriptyline,Depression,"""I have been on Elavil for depression for 20 years. I did have some problem with not remembering that I had told someone something already. This has gotten better as I made a conscious effort to remember things. I still have some problems with memory in forgetting where I put things. The best thing that happened is I have not had a headache in 20 years. I used to have bad headaches 2-3 times a week so this has been well worth putting up with side-effects.""",10.0,102
Paroxetine,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""Paxil is amazing. I was a person with severe social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder. I was unable to leave my room at college. I never wanted to go out with my friends or stay in the library to do my work. It was extremely difficult. 

I began Paxil and within a few weeks I was literally crying of happiness because I am such a different person now. I&#039;m able to go anywhere and do anything I want without a huge anxious feeling. I fully support it for anyone in my same situation.

""",10.0,185
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Was on strong antibiotic, purchased this because it was on sale. First mistake. Applied it at 10pm...second mistake. Went to sleep after a bit and was awakened by intense burning and swelling at 2 am. Thought something was terribly wrong. &quot;Too hot, hot damn, call the police and the fireman&quot;. Read these reviews, calmed down. Took zyrtec, about hour and half later the burning is abating some.I may live but will never use this product again.""",4.0,5
Tapentadol,Pain,"""I have Synovitis/tenosynovitis , which is a severe, rare bacterial infection in my hand.  I had three operations, almost lost my hand, and it was gutted like a perch. Because of the types of antibiotics I had and still have to take  no opioids  worked at all. Oxy, Norco, Percacet nothing. Finally my pain doc came upon Nucynta. I started out taking four 100mg fast acting and 400mg of the ER. I&#039;m now, after almost a year, down to 200mg ER and 225 mg of fast acting. I can&#039;t say the ER does anything at all but the regular was a home run. It&#039;s a weird high, can be hard to walk and talk, but stay in one place and be quiet. it really helps with the pain.""",9.0,0
Bromocriptine,Hyperprolactinemia,"""After three months on Parlodel my doctor took me off. Experienced very little symptoms now and Prolactin levels are normal. My cycle returned to 28 days for the first time in years. Hopefully things will get better.""",9.0,26
Campral,Alcohol Dependence,"""Two weeks, so far so good. Haven&#039;t noticed a big difference though. No craving though. No problem w/ side effects-""",7.0,49
Bupap,Headache,"""I suffered from headaches lasting months at a time.. tried so many different Drs and medications, until the other day I got some samples of Bupap. OMG! I forgot what it felt like to feel normal.  People at work ask me what did I do, that I look different today. I say, &quot;I don&#039;t have a headache&quot;.""",10.0,26
Rocephin,Pneumonia,"""&#039;Came down with what seemed like a bad bout of influenza on a Friday night. Absent from work Monday, and Tuesday.  Wednesday and my cough is dry, chest heavy, gurgling sound in my chest. I thought it was wheezing, but that sound didn&#039;t go away even after inhalers.  I regret returning to work on Wednesday, but I&#039;ve used up my sick time. Doctor gave me Rocephin on Thursday morning. By Thursday evening, I&#039;m feeling good enough to be bored and wanting to return to work!  The creators of this medicine deserve Nobel Prize!""",10.0,2
Celexa,Depression,"""Celexa has definitely helped me get back to my normal self but I&#039;ve only been taking it a week (started with 10mg for a few days and now I&#039;m at 20mg) and it has completely taken away my appetite. I have thrown up every day sometimes multiple times a day but I feel great otherwise. Happiness comes a lot easier so I&#039;ll deal with the excessive vomiting for a while since I need to lose some weight anyway.""",6.0,14
Geodon,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""I was originally on 160mg of Geodon mainly for delusions and paranoia.  It helped a great deal for paranoia but I wanted to decrease the dosage with a view to coming off it altogether.  I managed to get down to 40mg but couldn&#039;t get off it altoghether as the resulting insomnia was awful.  I just could not sleep without it.  Unfortunately, due to paranoia I am now back up to 120mg and I can&#039;t see myself ever getting off this medication and I do suffer a lot of bloating with it although it is not as bad as Zyprexa or Clozaril for weight gain.  Overall a good medicine for paranoid delusions.""",8.0,28
Tretinoin,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using this cream every night for about a month now, I wash my face then put it on and go to sleep. A lot of my acne has cleared and now I only have small bumps on my jaw but this product DRIES out your skin. There is nothing I can&#039;t do, and I moisturize daily but it is ruining my face. My makeup looks patchy and bad and I can&#039;t do anything about it.""",8.0,29
Xiidra,Dry Eye Disease,"""I&#039;m on Xiidra for 4 weeks and have seen significant improvements. I can go outside in dry air of winter and my eyes are always wet. I have my all tear ducts plugged and expect two of them would be deplugged after a few months of use. Satisfying medicine!!""",10.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Acne,"""I have been on Loestrin 24 Fe for only a month. I didn&#039;t have painful periods until I got off of birth control. I was on Depo (the shot every 3 months) and I did not have a period, but I did gain almost 15-20 pounds. I was on Depo for 3 years and then I decided to get off and I wanted to have a normal period. That&#039;s when everything went down hill. I would be in so much pain that I would call out of work, miss classes, and the pain caused me to be depressed. After ultrasounds, x-rays, no sex (too painful), they found nothing wrong. The doctors gave me Yaz, and that made me feel worse. It did control my mood swings but not the pain. Loestrin 24 Fe has been great, so far.""",8.0,9
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Takes about an hour to two hours before affects take hold. Ability to focus and think clearly become apparent. Some shortness of breath here and there. I&#039;m fit and active. Increased symptoms of PMS during cycle.""",9.0,15
Victoza,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve been on it for about two weeks and I started at around 310 lbs and my usual weight is around 285 and even that was too high for me at 6&#039;2&quot;. Anyway I feel full all the time to the point where I feel a lack of hunger but I haven&#039;t weighed myself lately and I don&#039;t know if my belt size has reduced. Maybe it has but I do feel a change for the good. I&#039;ll keep on this path because I feel more confident and want to see where this goes.""",8.0,20
Bupropion,Depression,"""My doctor prescribed Wellbutrin XL with the hopes of it helping me with mild/moderate depression as well as a severe lack of energy. Wanting to avoid the common side effects of SSRI&#039;s (namely weight gain and sedation), my doctor and I were both hopeful that Wellbutrin would work for me, as it is an atypical anti-depressant. Along with mood improvement, Wellbutrin affects most people with an upsurge in energy, and even sometimes weight loss. Unfortunately it affected me in a totally opposite way. I gained approx. 10lbs. in the one month I was on Wellbutrin! Very discouraging! I think the worst thing of all was that I could barely function from day to day and just getting out of bed was arduous. I&#039;ve never had that before. As for my moods, I found myself feeling even more depressed and prone to drastic mood swings. My doctor and I ultimately decided Wellbutrin was not for me. """,1.0,36
Topiramate,ibromyalgia,"""This has been a wonder drug for me when combined with Cymbalta. I have suffered for years and had been on narcotic pain killers. The pain had finally gotten so bad that even those weren&#039;t working. I work in Pre-K and didn&#039;t want to give up my job to become a disabled person living at home on pain killers. I found an awesome Doctor who understood that I didn&#039;t want to live on those types of medications. After only two visits she tapered me off of the medicines I was on and started me on Topamax along with Cymbalta. That is all I take. No more pain! Life is wonderful again.""",9.0,167
Xanax,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on medication for hepatitis C for 48 weeks. I couldn&#039;t have made it without this drug. With the drug therapy I was on, I had thoughts of killing myself, long bouts of depression, endless sleepless nights, nightsweats, violent behavior, an all round terrible person to be around. Xanax saved my life and my marriage. Xanax helped me calm all of my side effects. """,10.0,87
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""I can be locked in a freezer and still be soaking wet with sweat. If I must go outside the home,  I carry a damp hand towel and a big bottle of frozen ice cold water with a plastic fan that will cool me down.  But then everyone stares at me. I dread the days that I must go outside the home.  I am a prisoner in my own home.  Cancelling important doctor appointments, going without food, I mean every word I am saying.  I call tell this story over and over but, nobody really knows or cares, they don&#039;t walk in my shoes.  I also live with CHRONIC lower back pain for years.""",10.0,3
Buspirone,Panic Disorde,"""I have been on Zoloft for 11 years. I have severe panic disorder and anxiety. I brought my Zoloft from 150 to 25mg during my pregnancy, all seemed well until after I gave birth and all my happy hormones wore off. Major postpartum depression and anxiety kicked in. I immediately went up to 150mg of Zoloft but that was not doing the trick. My doctor kept telling me to take buspar but since I tried to many medications before finding Zoloft fitting, I was scared to add something else. After a year of this roller coaster, I gave in, I tried 5mg of buspar at night, I woke up the next day and actually left my house. It is like day and night. I started at 5mg only at night then went to 5mg day and night. Don&#039;t worry to try it if you are scared!""",10.0,67
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got the implanon 4 years ago, (didn&#039;t want to get pregnant) as I was allergic to the pill, and was very clumsy with taking it I thought the rod was an amazing option. 
The beginning was crazy with periods all over the place, and extending for long periods. That was for the first 6 months however after that my periods disappeared for the rest of the journey on the rod (2.5) years. I got my first one out this year in June;and had another one placed in, the pros are no periods, and not having to worry about getting pregnant. The cons; depression,loss of libido, weight gain, loss of self and in saying that I mean I changed (my personality was bubbly happy) to sad, moody, angry! Different! I know the rod screwed with my hormones.""",10.0,6
Sildenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Was prescribed generic sildenifil by my Dr for ED . The drug worked slightly at first , still not enough to help achieve full erection . Drug has a very short life , only up to about 4 hours . A year later , the drug doesn&#039;t work at all anymore , regardless of dosage . Also the side effects are not worth it anymore , severe headache , dehydration and insomnia . I have a entire year supply that I&#039;ll be bringing to my Rx recycling program .""",1.0,18
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""This pass Monday I went to go a checkup  and the doctors took 6 doses of my blood . Yesterday the doctor called me and said I was positive for chlamydia and I was furious . I&#039;ve been in a relationship with my boyfriend for 6 months and before him I never had any sexual act before him and I still got tested (in October 2016 )  and everything was negative but now I feel like he cheated on me because I trusted him and it&#039;s crazy. ANYWHO I WAS CRYING taking the two 500mg (as a single dose ) like I couldn&#039;t believe it .  I see condoms don&#039;t work either . I&#039;m just going to say no to sex for a while . 2 hours of taking it boom here comes the diarrhea and it&#039;s annoying because I have work in 3 hours . I hope it works .""",8.0,2
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""This drug works. I&#039;m a senior at high school and ever since I was in Elementary School I have had grades ranging from D-F.
All through school I had problems paying attention and in recent years (9th grade) I was put on concerta and I have had nothing but good grades and teachers were amazed at how good I&#039;m doing now. THANKS CONCERTA.""",10.0,82
Bupropion,Depression,"""My main depression symptoms were fatigue, lethargy and memory problems among others. And wellbutrin was a life changer for me. It really helps me.
I also experienced some side effects. First were mild, short headaches. I learned that sufficient hydration solves these. Next was severe insomnia. When taking only Wellbutrin, I can get 5 to max 6 h of sleep per night. I have tried some calming supplement and they helped. Last side effect is systemic joint discomfort and pain. I&#039;m trying to help this with turmeric now.
I also had a negative experience with Wellbutrin interaction to Passion flower (Passiflora Incarnata). I was trying to help my insomnia with passion flower extract and became depressive again as I was before the Wellbutrin.""",10.0,38
Viagra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I am in my 60&#039;s. I needed a small operation which the consultant said might affect my sex, it did and I slowly lost confidence.  He suggested Viagra and it failed the first two times, however, on the 3rd time it was fab. Your mind is very much in control, you MUST not expect the drug to simply work by itself, it works only when you are sexually aroused by adding to the natural process already taking place in your mind/body.  Take your time, fancy your partner and combine it with a little foreplay. With my confidence back we have slowed down our use of the drug and often don&#039;t use it at all... Tip: Be relaxed, be very interested in sex, give her a nice massage and it should work out fine.""",10.0,35
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""I have suffered terribly from social anxiety for the past 4 years. I am 23 years old, and once it started negatively affecting my performance at my first job out of college, I felt it necessary to do something. Was on Zoloft for a few months prior, but it suddenly stopped working. I was put on 50mg of Pristiq and I felt it working IMMEDIATELY. Right after I took the first pill I went into a foggy state, but that hasn&#039;t happened since. The first week I couldn&#039;t sleep past 4am, and the first morning I woke up with extreme nausea and vomited. I have been on Pristiq for about 6 weeks and really feel amazing. Work through the side effects, they will disappear and hopefully it will work as well for you!""",9.0,17
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Gentlemen I am following up with my prior review of AXIRON. Now that I have been on it for two months there are a couple of well, downsides to this and depending upon how you view such things you may find them a negative. My &quot;boys&quot; have indeed gotten smaller (not to a huge degree) and the amount of &quot;ejaculate&quot; I put out is much, MUCH less. At 53 I don&#039;t give a care about those things but some do. I have lost a full inch of fat off my waste, sex is great again. I actually feel like doing things again to working out more, etc. etc.  Whatever tradeoffs there are they are worth it.""",9.0,55
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""Absolute rip off and scam.  You pay 20-30 USD for this. 
this medication is no better than hydrogen paroxide which actually gives you more superior results and costs you nothing at all.
A bottle of hydrogen peroxide can last you for years and costs 50 cents.
anti viral cream has no effect on virus I can assure you that.""",1.0,6
Levothyroxine,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""After my thyroid surgery, I was put on Synthroid.  I continued to get WORSE until I was nearly totally bedridden.  I did some research and after several months, found a doctor who prescribed medications other than synthroid.  I started taking a Natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) medicine.   Within two weeks, I woke up and felt like getting out of bed.  I continued to improve, however my strength never came back.  I am totally confined to a wheelchair now.""",1.0,8
Tri-Sprintec,Acne,"""Originally I was prescribed Ortho Tri Cyclen but due to insurance issues I was given Tri Sprintec. I know you&#039;re supposed to give things usually 2-3 months to work but let me tell you this pill has worked miracles! The first 3 weeks were terrible. I was breaking out even worse than I already was. I mean, I was getting acne right above my eyelids, underneath my eye, &amp; just about everywhere else on my face. I was so nauseous for a couple days that I almost had to skip a wedding. But I am SO glad I stuck to this. My face has been the clearest it&#039;s been in a year. I&#039;m still battling 1-2 zits but that&#039;s nothing compared to what it was. I am left with A LOT of dark spots but a few hydrafacial treatments should help with that.""",10.0,13
Atralin,Acne,"""STICK IT OUT. How long? 3-4 months is the magic number! It takes 3-4 months to see ANY improvement. Up until then, expect more acne, dryness, peeling. However, the results are worth it. Good luck!""",9.0,25
Duloxetine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I started on 30mg of Cymbalta for a week then up to 60mg. I&#039;ve taken it for about 2 years and noticed it really helped. When I got pregnant, my doctor told me to wean off it by taking it every other day. That was hell! He should have prescribed me a lower dosage. The price of it doubled so I no longer take it. I weaned off it this time by going from 60mg to 30mg then to 20mg. What a difference. That was manageable. Another down side is when I was on 60mg, if I would workout in the evenings, I would be wide awake at 3am! That was not the case when I was taking 30mg.""",8.0,78
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""The generic Depakote immediately and effectively controlled my mania, and smoothed out my moods. In combination, I take two anti-depressants, Wellbutrin and Lexapro (both generic). This 3-prong regimen is very effective for me in controlling my bipolar disporder.""",9.0,6
Paroxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been on Paxil for 5 years now.
It has done wonders up until I had a baby a year ago and I just don&#039;t think it&#039;s working anymore. The only thing I hate about this drug is weight gain but other than that it has been a life saver for me and I would recommend it to anyone.""",6.0,28
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I had insomnia due to severe itchy skin from Hodgkin&#039;s disease. All of the prescription sleeping pills I had tried either didn&#039;t work or made me feel like a zombie the next day. I was barely managing life when a Dr suggested 25mg of Quetiapine nightly, and it has been life changing! It takes me about half an hour to fall asleep and I sleep soundly for 8-9hrs and wake up feeling like I had a good nights sleep. At first I had very vivid strange dreams but after a few months I adjusted. I did feel an increase of appetite and gained about 5lbs in the first 3 minutes this but then that side effect stopped as well. I have been able to reduce my dose to 6.5mg (I have to cut the pill into quarters) and sleep just as well on that ammount.""",10.0,48
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Me and my boyfriend had unprotected 5/26 (seriously don&#039;t do it ladies, I knew better but got too into it) he spilled some on my &quot;area&quot; but swore he cleaned it up, need less to say I didn&#039;t believe him, so he gave me money for Plan B. I took it about 45 min to 1 hour after the incident (still 1 am on the 26th), the same morning I was nauseous and had cramps but literally nothing for two weeks happened, no spotting, NOTHING. I assumed the worst that I was pregnant because my discharge was thick and white the entire two weeks, also my boobs were killing me. Then randomly 6/7 I got cramps like my normal period and now here it is 6/11 my period is here a whole week early. Weight doesn&#039;t effect you! I weigh 190 and I&#039;m 5&quot;6 :)""",10.0,12
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Have taken the lowest dosage for about a month, supplementing 2000mg Metformin and 8mg glimeperide daily. Occasional minor nausea and heartburn, no vomiting or diarrhea. Morning readings were 140s-200s, now typically 70s-90s, with one reading of 118. Readings 2 hours after breakfast are still usually higher than I would like, often above 220. Mostly pleased with results, will be consulting with my doctors soon.""",8.0,21
Ativan,Panic Disorde,"""I been having these episodes of panic since 19; after a breakup with my baby&#039;s father, I woke up 1 day couldn&#039;t breath and went to hospital. Thought I was dying or having a heart attack. They didn&#039;t know what was wrong with me after all kinds of test I&#039;ve was going back and forth 5 x a day finally they figured I had Anxiety disorder/panic attacks! I have taken Bio-feedback, relaxation techniques, therapy and medications until I found out that Ativan 3 x 1mg/day or I will be a regular in the E.R. Xanax works but not as long or as Well.""",10.0,47
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""This pill really does work. My boyfriend and I had a mishap around my ovulation time and I took the pill 12 hours later about 2 weeks ago. I got my period today. Slight side effects with a bloating, crampy feeling about a week after taking it and really tender breasts. But it worked. Oh, and I&#039;m 5&#039;5&quot; 180 lbs and it still worked for me so away with the weight limits !""",10.0,28
Sumatriptan,Cluster Headaches,"""Injections are expensive...but they are the only thing that I have found that work for my cluster headaches.  Truly a lifesaver.  The burning sensation is ugly, but better than the viciousness ripping of my head to pieces.""",9.0,13
Ambien,Insomnia,"""It works to put me asleep, too well! I was told by my husband that I was doing stuff I don&#039;t remember doing. One time I became sexually aggressive and last night, I didn&#039;t recognize my husband and was doing stuff totally off the wall. I will not be taking it again!""",8.0,52
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was put on Celexa last Thursday due to the fact, I had a major anxiety attack while working Wednesday. Felt like I was having a heart attack, but it was anxiety due to some bad news about lay/offs at work and I have a family to provide for. My PCP prescribed me a 10mg dose of Celexa once daily, I take it before I go to bed at night so I do not feel the grogginess and give it time to work through my system during the night. I have been taking it for about 5 days, but I am feeling better already. I know it takes about a week for it to really work in your system but I have a quick reflex system so medicines absorb quicker in me. I have had a few side effects, as far as sex-drive still pretty good. Yawning is sometimes a pain.""",9.0,38
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""Update: started week 3 a few days ago. I started at 215lb now at 207lb! No side affects besides constipation, but I take a stool softener everyday and have been able to over come that. Have been watching what I eat but not crazy strict by all means. I Eat way way less, I do not go back for seconds. I don&#039;t even finish what I put on my plate. I don&#039;t snack at all, from this stand point I would have to say Contrave was a good choice to make, I wasn&#039;t really sure about it because of all the reviews and the awful side effects but I don&#039;t have any.""",7.0,22
Macrobid,Urinary Tract Infection,"""After never having even a urine infection in my whole 35 years, after having a baby I got 4 uti&#039;s in 7 months. Keflex for the first. That worked well. Macrobid for the others. It does make me a little drowsy and have mild sort of &quot;hallucinations&quot; but it does work for me quite well. After the 2nd dose, all of my symptoms are gone. For me, the benefit outweighs the side effects.""",10.0,22
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Smoker for 35 years,  Took Chantix for one month....8 years come this september as a non-smoker....Thank-you Chantix""",10.0,37
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started Phentermine January 10,2014.  I weighed 258. My first one month check up I weighed 228!  I lost 30 pounds! I currently weigh 224! My second check up is March 13. I plan to weigh 200! Keep up the good work ladies! My goal weight is 150!""",10.0,91
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""After being a heavy drinker for 20 years my life was running out of control. AA didn&#039;t work for me I tried 1 on 1 counselling. Didn&#039;t help, I&#039;d relapse after two weeks. Finally did my own research and suggested campral to my doc. He contacted my counsellor and we began it July 2015. I wish I&#039;d found this years ago! It seemed to work immediately, no cravings or desire to drink. Did have bad diarrhoea for first six weeks, so push through it, it&#039;s worth it. Just gone to my gp for my final script, and will celebrate my first year sober in July 2016! My gp also said the counsellor didn&#039;t think I could do it, and my gp is so happy he&#039;s going to contact her and tell her about my success. When your at rock bottom give it a go! It&#039;s saved my life!""",10.0,124
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""I&#039;ve been a chronic pain patient for about ten years. Tried Vicodin, Percocet, Fentanyl and Tramadol separately and combined with just marginal results. My body always felt off taking these meds. Stomach issues, aches that weren&#039;t there before. The best results I&#039;ve got with pills, was Suboxone or Subutex and felt good about the opportunity to FINALLY try Butrans patches. 
The 10mcg Butrans patch really made a positive difference with my body chemistry.  No problems with the adhesive, no weird body feelings, just sweet relief. 
When I forgot to change the patch after seven days and the medication wore off ... I could really feel what the Butrans patch was doing for me.""",10.0,56
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started phentermine two months ago (mid-Jan 2014) and I have lost 25 pounds (almost 26) so far. Working out is a challenge with my kids so I just try to walk whenever I can. I mostly monitor my caloric intake to make sure I eat enough to avoid my body&#039;s starvation defense mode, because that would defeat the purpose. I usually do the protein meal bars for lunch or breakfast shakes and then a sensible dinner. Only discomfort is the occasional constipation when I don&#039;t drink enough water. But usually the dry mouth is enough incentive to drink as much water as possible. Also I completely eliminated soda and other caffeine sources which I believe helps avoid the risk of heart palpitations.""",9.0,24
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""My 16 yr-old daughter started using it. For a few days she was ok. Things soon changed however and the rest of the 2 months she was on it were horrendous. She is usually a very happy, optimistic and easy-going person. She became highly irritable, having frequent outbursts of anger over seemingly nothing. Her boyfriend, my husband and I were walking on eggshells around her constantly, as it seemed anything would set her off. She broke up with her boyfriend 3 times during that time, which she had never done before.
I was super scared and wondered what was going on. It took us a little while to realize it was probably the Lutera, and we took her off it as soon as we were able to convince her it was clearly unhealthy for her.""",1.0,2
Mirtazapine,Insomnia,"""I have been on Effexor XR for years to treat depression and klonopin for anxiety but didn&#039;t sleep at night.  Dr added Remeron to the mix.  I took it for almost a month.  Tho it did help me sleep, caused severe hangover next day and zombie like all day.  Stopped taking it.  Dr convinced me to try again.  I did, ended up with sudden onset hypertension and tachycardia.  Passed out, had to be taken to emergency care.  Blood pressure dropped rapidly as did my heart rate.  This is known as  blood pressure lability.  Can never take this med again.  Still suffering affects, pounding headache, vision issues and can&#039;t get my blood pressure stabilized.  Terrible for me!  Never again!""",7.0,29
Pylera,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""It&#039;s my 10th day. The first 3 days I hag a general feeling of being ill, like all was not well, but I couldn&#039;t place my hands on the illness, but I was strong enough to work. I felt slightly lethargic and had a metallic taste in my mouth which my pharmacist had warned me about. I didn&#039;t feel nauseous, but by the 4th day I woke up feeling good and bursting with energy and felt like my body was asking for the next dose close to the time of taking the next dose. I ate a good meal before each dose and it made decreased any feeling of unease. My stool is black, a lot more and are like coffee grounds. I wish my doctor had told me about taking probiotics to replace good bacteria.""",9.0,31
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I was on Tri-Sprintec for 2 months and it completely cleared my cystic acne. I had terrible, terrible acne for about 7 years before that and it completely scarred my cheeks. it even seemed to help with the scars a bit. I also lost a bit of weight on this pill. The only problem I had was that I would get a 2 day migraine on the first pack of pills. I switched and realized the headaches were a lot better than the other medicine so I am now switching back to Tri-Sprintec. This is by far the best birth control I&#039;ve been on.""",10.0,16
Dabigatran,Deep Vein Thrombosis,"""After travel by car, I felt the DVT symptoms, having had a previous occurrence 4 years ago. Pradaxa was offered as a choice, so that I would not have to return for the frequent pro-time tests. It has worked fine for a while, had reflux before and after starting to take.  Upside, the leg with the clot feels better and is not as swollen, and I am not having the irregular heart beat with dizziness.  Fewer headaches.  Downside:  my bones ache.  My hips and my thumb hurt.  Even my teeth and jaw are starting to ache.  Since there are no other meds except long term thyroid replacements, I feel this is the cause. Feel swollen around my abdomen.   And Acetaminophen doesn&#039;t work well for low back and other pains.""",6.0,7
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I began taking Phentermine on 12/5/13. At that time I weighed 181 lbs &amp; had 46% body fat. Today I weigh 140 lbs &amp; have 33% body fat. I went from a size 14 to a size 6. I still have weight to lose &amp; am continuing to take the medication, but I thought I&#039;d offer my opinion after 5 mos on the medicine. It works very well. Having said that, I have had some side effects - dry mouth &amp; insomnia. The dry mouth isn&#039;t all bad. It has forced me to drink tons of water, but the insomnia is difficult. I take 1 37.5 mg pill in the morning, but if I&#039;ve had trouble sleeping for the last few days I might take 1/2 or skip a dose all together. Also, the medicine makes me more irritable than normal, but gives me energy to work out.""",8.0,38
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""When I got my period at 12 I was getting it 2 times a month for 7 days each. Literally half of my life I was on my period.  Then I was on a pill that was good ( Tilia Fe) and got my period regularly for 5 days at a time. Then my doctor told me about this pill and that her entire staff used it because they either got their period for 2 days or not at all. I was sold!!! And I&#039;m still sold after a solid year on it. NO weight gain, NO cramps, NO mood swings, and I get my period for 1-2 days max!!!!! It&#039;s a miracle pill for me- I&#039;m so sad to read such negative reviews about minastrin 24;(  it&#039;s funny how pills are so different for people)! YAZ made me completely insane- it is very expensive though at $54 - I would pay a million$ I LOVE IT!!!!!""",10.0,8
Buprenorphine,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been using this patch for 2 and a half months. It helps my pain a little but I feel that this stuff is a joke. I started at the 5mcg dose and am now on the 15mcg dose. My pain management doctor refuses to try something else. I stay nauseated and constipated. I get rash and blistering at the patch sites as well. It&#039;s all the bad side effects of pain medicine without the benefit of helping pain. The only good part is that it weakens considerably after 2-3 days so I get to eat some. It&#039;s worthless as a pain reliever for me.""",2.0,43
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I LOVE THIS PILL!!! I was having a continuous period for 3 weeks from taking Loestrin after deciding I would start birth control because of my irregular periods. Went back to my GYN told her that Loestrin wasn&#039;t working for me and that I was still bleeding. She then prescribed me Kariva cuz she said I needed a higher dose of estrogen. Kariva stopped my heavy period in 1 day. I will say that u will definitely notice a change within yourself when taking this pill, not in a bad way but u will feel the changes your body is making &amp; a change in mood while your body starts to adjust. That was my only side effect.""",10.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,None,"""Yes, from Yaz I switched to Loestrin Fe. I gained weight and my bottom got so big! I am switching back to Yaz again. I gained 10 lbs in a month! All I eat is salad and everything under control. Not even junk food nor food with sugar. I am so disappointed. Everyone is telling me I am fat now.""",1.0,0
Polyethylene glycol 3350,Constipation,"""I couldn&#039;t go and now I can.  This says it all.""",10.0,108
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I&#039;m finishing up my first month on Spintec. So far here&#039;s what I&#039;ve gotten out of it. I do not feel like it has made me gain weight at all, possibly even helped to loose some. Normal appetite and my mood seems stable (I&#039;m kind of an emotional mess anyways so i&#039;ll just say its not worsened). My breasts have been soooo tender all month, like everyday. But the part that&#039;s bothering me most is breaking out- I read a lot of people were on this bc to control breakouts. I started taking it for hormonal balance and to prevent pregnancy. I rarely ever have noticeable acne on my face, but these last two week I&#039;ve had horrible breakouts on my chin, forehead, and sides on face. I really hope its just the initial hormonal changes and it will clear up.""",5.0,7
Imiquimod,Keratosis,"""First let me start by saying that I have RA, and I used this cream for 11 days.  Went through the whole red, blistering, scab and now smoother skin however, I did experience all the flu like symptoms and continue to feel horrible after almost 3 weeks off of this cream.  My RA has flared, which has been controlled by medicine for 8 years, and I&#039;m wondering if it is from the Zyclara.  I really wish that I had not used this cream and I would warn anybody with RA to stay away from it.""",7.0,8
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""I have taken this medication for six years and it has really helped with my migraines and my inability to sleep or stay asleep. I started off at 10mg and slowly increased to 50mg and have been on the same dosage for the past four. The only downside is my absolute need to take it at the same time every night in order for it to make me sleepy otherwise I can stay up the entire night if I take it later than 9pm.""",7.0,36
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""HORRIBLE went from 127 to 145 got off the pill. Lost the weight very quickly off! Makes you bloated and crazy!""",1.0,9
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I started taking Adipex on March 15th. Today is May 28th and I&#039;m down 15 lbs. It seems to be very slow coming off, unlike the other users who say the weight just &#039;drops off&#039;. It&#039;s not what&#039;s happening to me, however I do take an antidepressant that may slow the weight loss down a bit. I have changed my eating habits completely, however I still haven&#039;t found the time to exercise. If it&#039;s that time of the month, I may even go up a few pounds, then the following week, I&#039;ll be back down. It&#039;s definitely worth it.""",9.0,77
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""I have a molar abscess. After taking Clindamycin 150 mg an hour ago, I was awakened by severe burning pain in my chest.  I called the pharmacist who told me to take two antacids. I already ate a little yogurt and bread with butter. I didn&#039;t know that this medicine should be taken with a full glass of water and not to lie down for 30 minutes after taking it.""",6.0,42
Prozac,Depression,"""I have been taking prozac for the past 7 weeks. I have always been a worrier but it got a lot worse during 2nd semester of my first year in medical school. Despite my anxiety and depression I was always a straight A student. I had great study skills and I had great concentration. But I started fearing studying and going to classes because it usually triggers my anxiety. So I just stopped doing school work and I just slept. My parents stated getting worried and they took me to see a psychiatrist. He put me on prozac (20mg). Prozac really helped me at first. I watched movies and spent a lot of time with my siblings but my academic performance  was bad. Since then it has gotten worse. Should I just withdraw? Should I give up my dream?""",4.0,2
Zithromax,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""Upper respiratory infection
Zithromax  250mg  My doctor gave me a z pak
2 tabs on day 1 followed by 1 tablet the next 4 days. Total tablets 6.
Zithromax is the generic drug for Azithromycin. First time prescribed. **Note I have asthma** and was feeling more fatigued and light headed. Drugs.com interaction* checker* pointed out that since I used 2 inhalers. A. Pro-Air and 2. Advair that my potasium level would be affected. A moderate interaction warning. I started drinking gatorade and began to feel better. My mom is diabetic, and gatorade makes  flavored 12oz bottles that has potassium and will not affect your blood sugar.""",8.0,20
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""About a week and half ago, I noticed some abdominal pain and bloating and thought I must have severe gas that wouldn&#039;t release and took some antacid tablets for a few days. Then after not having a regular bowel movement after around 10 days and only about 2 In that time (normally once a day) I decided I had to do something as I continued to eat relatively normal and a good amount yet nothing was exiting my body and figured it may be time to even seek emergency help. My father recommended magnesium citrate and needless to say it has relieved a lot of pain. After days of straining in pain, I had a bowel movement within 20 minutes that relieved some initial pain, but then nothing happened for about 5 hours and then wow...a river of poo. """,10.0,31
Levaquin,Sinusitis,"""I started taking Levaquin and felt much better.  The only side effect was too much sleep. I feel tired and depressed. I can&#039;t wait to get rid of this sinus infection.  I also took the same medicine for a bladder infection about a month ago and it sure help.  I just need to be aware of the risks.  So far I am good.  Best to you all!
Regards""",8.0,33
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I recently got my Nexplanon implant removed after three years- I got mine inserted on Decemeber 12th, 2010. I did not experience any bleeding after it was inserted, nor did I have a period for the whole duration of it being in my arm; I&#039;m still waiting for one to arrive a month after it being removed. I also did not experience any weight gain, in fact, my breasts decreased in size (unfortunately for a AA cup). It is great protection- however, I am concerned on how my period will be and when it will come now that I have had it removed (it&#039;s been a month today).""",10.0,10
Olanzapine,Insomnia,"""I take 5 mg of olanzapine and this medicine does help me sleep well at night.
I think it&#039;s a good medicine.""",10.0,33
Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""Not too bad, this is my second time taking the medication. The first time I was given lansoprazole, amoxicillin and METRONIDAZOLE which I had major side effects and after reading horror story reviews I stopped at day 5 of 7. Later found out it was the metronidazole that caused my horrible side effects.

Now I&#039;m on the course again, but instead of metronidazole I was prescribed CLARITHROMYCIN which IS SO MUCH BETTER!!! Apart from the occasional nausea and metallic/bitter taste, I&#039;ve had no other side effect and it&#039;s helped increase my appetite. I&#039;m on day 4 of 7 now, and have high hopes for this drug. Will update after I finish the treatment.""",8.0,17
Metronidazole,Diverticulitis,"""This is my first time with a Flagyl and Cipro combination.  It&#039;s been 3 days and so nauseous and the lethargy is awful. I&#039;m not sure I can continue the combination but I will be calling the doctor Monday morning.  And I do have Zofran. These side effects are terrible.""",5.0,41
Effexor XR,,"""When I first started taking Effexor XR, I felt very sad but now I feel much better. I was taking Lexapro but my M.D. said I looked like a Zombie and took me off.""",10.0,2
Oxcarbazepine,Bipolar Disorde,"""This was the first and only medication that I have used, and within 2 weeks, I noticed a difference in my manic side, and my depressive side is nil. My manic side is triggered by slow and inconsiderate drivers, which makes it easy for me to judge how well it works, and if I am missing a few doses. The only downside to it is a low libido. I I was taking 300 mg in the am and 600 mg in the pm, and I just tried to up it to 600 in am and pm. That made my libido almost nil, but it did stop the frustration with any drivers on the road. I think I  will lower the meds back down to what they were, or try something else.""",9.0,10
Certolizumab,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""I found it worked well but the side effects; SHARP pains throughout my body were not worth it.""",6.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for one month. I had bad PMS this month and started me period a week early. I still have four pills to finish. No other side effects.""",5.0,1
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I have used many ADHD medicines in the past and I never knew what attention I was lacking without vyvanse. The first week of taking 30mg is very different from the following weeks. In the first week I felt very conscious of the effects and it felt great but the following weeks felt like I was lacking. I am 18 years old so I had an upcoming SAT so I took 2 of my 30mg pills. I am 150lbs and In retrospect it was a bad idea. The whole day of the SAT I felt explosive energy and extremely motivated to work on questions. I am now on the first day of prescribed 60mg and I have a much greater work motive and I am constantly fueled with new productive ideas for tasks to complete. If you feel like you are lacking in motivation for work I recommend it""",9.0,33
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I used Monistat 1 Day to help clear up my yeast infection. I have used this product in the past and it worked fine. However, tonight my lady part is on fire. The product has me burning so bad where I thought about going to the ER. There is a section in the paperwork that comes along with product that staes: &quot;Mild increase in vaginal burning, itching, or irritation may occur.&quot; That&#039;s done Bull. I&#039;m experiencing more that just mild burning. It feel like someone took a match and set my kitty cat on fire. Omg, when will this burning stop?""",1.0,16
Lactaid,Lactose Intolerance,"""If I could give this product 0 stars I would. I took this pill twice and felt that the product worked fine. A couple days later, and I was experiencing the worst abdominal pain and cramping I&#039;ve ever had. It put me into the hospital. I&#039;m on my 4th day of misery and I promise I will never take this again. I would rather experience what I usually do after eating dairy. It&#039;s not worth the risk of seeing if it works for you. It&#039;s going into the trash.""",1.0,15
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I took Cymbalta for 1 year. It did help with my depression however, I became very lethargic and gained 25 lbs within 3 months. The weight gain scared me because I had never gained that much in such a short period of time. Also, I did have serious constipation with Cymbalta. If you can handle the wieght gain and constipation, I think Cymbalta is the medication to at least try, it does work-or it at least worked with my depression.""",6.0,102
Desvenlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Not the medication I was looking for. First two weeks it eased me off my depression. Then all the side effects came into play. Extreme anxiety, sweating, and feeling out of it and high all the time. Forgetting to take it was like hell and made me physically sick and agitated. Would not recommend if celexa or prozac worked for you at one point. Made me feel like a zombie and hard to get anything done. Felt a lot of fatigue as well. Overall horrible experience with a big price attached to it.""",1.0,6
Suboxone,,"""It&#039;s great that there are people with the same feelings and attitude about Suboxone. I&#039;m a 12 year opiate addict and I&#039;ll be cliche and say it has changed my life. Now 6 months into program and I must say it really works if you stick to program. I haven&#039;t had a drink or any opiates since starting 6 months ago. It&#039;s great that my mind isn&#039;t occupied with searching for anodyne (Greek for pain killer) and/or the next bottle. I can say life is good and mean it. I know people who are still drinking and taking pills with Suboxone and they are miserable. In closing Suboxone works for me and has given me a new outlook on life and more importantly my family is happy. People I know and my Doctor are giving me complements all the time and again life is good! SUBOXONE RULES!""",10.0,1
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Lutera tablets for about a month now. I&#039;ve never felt this bad. Everyday I feel nauseas, weak, headaches, heart palpitations and somewhat down. I&#039;ve been a lot more sensitive with things that I would normally be able to handle without a hassle. I feel dizzy and weak most of the day and with two kids to care for, we all know that it doesn&#039;t matter if we are sick; we still have to be responsible and care for them. I am waiting on my doctor to call me back tmrw to see if it&#039;s best that I switch to a lighter dosage or to my previous birth control pills, to which I had no side effects with. Hopes this helps someone out there. God bless you!!!""",1.0,1
Yaz,Menstrual Disorders,"""I&#039;ve been on Yaz for three months.  I started taking it because I told my doctor that I had really bad moodiness during PMS.  Ha, it&#039;s gotten worse!  I don&#039;t start my period till the last day of inactive pills.  My cramps feel like I&#039;m 15 again (I&#039;m 36) and my mood swings have worsened.  Barely any sex drive.  I&#039;m going back to Ortho-Tricyclen (Trinessa).""",2.0,2
Implanon,Birth Control,"""When I got the Implanon I was VERY excited, no pill popping, sticky tape, or possible uterus punctures. Having the procedure done was quick and virtually painless. I hate needles so this was a leap of faith for me. I have had the Implanon for a year now and the only thing I like about it is I am not pregnant. I have one child and want it to stay that way for a bit. I have awful mood swings the kind where I ask myself why I am being so crazy! I have had great skin my whole life and since having it my skin has been awful. No weight gain, infact I lost weight. I don&#039;t believe that has anything to do with the Implanon but of my own doing. I also bled for the most part during my year. Time to get it out.""",5.0,2
Copper,Birth Control,"""I had tried the Paragard twice. The first one in my 30es and the last one just a year ago, I was 41. Like many, I did not have great experience with birth control pills, moodiness, breast soreness, so I wanted no hormones. But unfortunately for me, Paragard&#039;s side effects were too much to deal with. The first time I had lots of cramping and heavy periods but the 2nd time I was hoping it would be better and it was actualy worse. I can deal with heavy periods and cramping but in addition, I have developed pain in the lower back, it was pretty bad, feeling of stabbing constantly. I had it checked and was told the position is right. I gave it 8 months, hoping it would get better but I gave up. The constant discomfort was really affecting my lif""",3.0,8
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;m on my 3rd weekly dose. Today I went through the usual procedure of mixing the 2mg pen, following the &quot; clear &quot; instructions ...
 No Pun intended !!

I never did get the dosage to mix. There was a Jell like Blob visible through the glass. It looked like a Alien from another planet. I tried for 30 minutes to get it to mix with no luck. Eventually I threw the pen away... It&#039;s fine for those in the Ivory Towers, telling me to discard the pen.. They obviously they are a lot richer than I am. Throwing that pen away, cost me BIG MONEY....  How about a replacement pen for my trouble ???

LOT: HK0463""",5.0,10
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I read several reviews talking about how it created drier skin within the first few weeks of using, and caused irritation. Yes, it does make your skin somewhat flaky, and yes, it will cause some irritation that resembles some burning, but it is an acne product meant to change your skin, and it is a process. If you can make it through these side effects, it will genuinely improve your skin, helping to rid you of acne. Getting rid of acne comes at a cost, and if it means some burning and flakiness in my skin, it is worth it. I am on week two or so, and though I still experience these side effects, my skin has gotten significantly clearer. Would recommend to people who can tolerate some irritability, as it genuinely works.""",8.0,7
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""What in the hell do they put in this product. It is pure evil!!! I had the same exact experience as everyone else accept I woke up vomiting out the wrong end. The BM still took another 30 minutes to come while I laid on the bathroom floor with horrifying cramps that are far worse than any labor pains I&#039;ve ever experienced. The cool floor beneath my face felt so incredible that I had no care for the urine my 3 boys had most likely sprayed all over that week while playing miss the toilet. Yet the smell of the urine continued to make me throw up again. Such a vicious cycle. Then as the BM toys with you, you start to feel someone stab daggers into every inch of your intestine and colon while twisting. Hold your breath as it comes or pass out!!""",3.0,1
Delzicol,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""My stomach was severely swollen. Felt like I was 9 months pregnant! The swelling started to decrease after the second day on the medication,  such a relief!!""",10.0,5
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I am 37. After my last child was born, I started getting these really deep, painful pimples all around my mouth and nose. According to the dermatologist I have a type of acne that&#039;s actually some kind of hybrid between rosacea and acne. The pustules hurt so much and they looked so gross. I was wearing a ton of makeup to hide them but even with all the cover up, you could still see my skin looked terrible with huge bumps and crusted over scabs from the ones I popped. I tried all sorts of OTC stuff before I finally went to the dermatologist. He put me on Doryx and within a week, the pustules were all gone and I have not had any new ones in the two months since I started this medication. I can&#039;t believe how quickly, and how well, it worked.""",10.0,61
Olanzapine,Depression,"""The medication treated my bipolar disorder and PTSD wonderfully. I was happy with no real manic episodes or episodes of depression. Recently I have started sleep walking on the medication and it is scary. I get out of bed to go to the bathroom and fall asleep  walking there and don&#039;t remember what I did. I have fallen asleep standing up and awaken falling backwards. I have started barricading myself in the room so as not to be of a problem to my housemates. I have reported the sleep walking to my mental health clinic but they say it is not a known side effect. I sleep for 4 hours and I am manic for 12. What a life. I am going back on it tonight because the manic episodes are getting worse. I asked for help with this problem for a week.""",1.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Made me moody mid cycle and really pms-y the week before my period. I lost my period for a while there and they tried me on this birth control to help it start up again. I didn&#039;t gain weight until about 6 months of taking it, I started to baloon up from 117-132lbs. I&#039;m not very tall so it was noticeable. It made it hard to lose weight. It&#039;s been a week since I&#039;ve stopped the birth control and I already feel less hungry and less puffy. Losing the weight will be no problem now I feel.  This compared to others was much better, but not for me long term.""",6.0,6
Nora-Be,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Nora-Be for 4 months now. For the first 3 months, the spotting seemed never-ending. It would stop for a few days and then start again. It was so annoying feeling like I should always keep a tampon in, just in case. I&#039;ve gotten increased acne, but not too bad. I&#039;ve also had an increased appetite and gained about 15lbs! Major bummer! I wasn&#039;t eating well either, but I&#039;ve NEVER gained weight this fast! This past month, no spotting. My period actually came a couple weeks later than expected. I almost thought I was pregnant. This pill was useful as birth control- 2 stars for that. But now I&#039;ve been experiencing mood swings and depression in overdrive. I cry so easily and so often now. I&#039;m planning on trying the full pill.""",2.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""My doctor gave me this birth control because I wanted one that was more natural and less damaging to the body. I&#039;ve been on it for 5 months now and I&#039;m still not getting my periods when I&#039;m suppose to. They come randomly each month, however, I get slight cramping the day before to warn me. They&#039;re very light and for about 4 days. I&#039;ve gained close to 10 lbs. I&#039;ve changed my diet dramatically and I&#039;m working out, so I know it&#039;s the pill. Other side effects include (painful) breast tenderness and hunger.  It&#039;s very expensive. I&#039;m giving it 2 more months to finish my 2 packs and then I&#039;m switching to a different birth control if I don&#039;t see any changes. The nurse said this is all normal.""",7.0,19
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""I was on Harvoni treatment for 8 weeks, at the end of week 4 the virus was undetected. I was very scared to take this medicine as I read horrible things about Harvoni on the Internet. I am so happy that I decided to take it. I had only minor side effects such as fatigue. I had no problems with stomach, insomnia or weight gain. I was working as usual while being on treatment.""",10.0,30
Rituxan,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""This is the first day I&#039;ve had ZERO pain in 6 years. I tried Enbrel - good but not strong enough after 2 years. Humira - allergic. I just finished my second infusion from Rituxan. And I am cautiously happy. Absolutely no pain anywhere.""",10.0,45
Secukinumab,Plaque Psoriasis,"""Heartbroken""",1.0,4
OxyContin,Pain,"""Did wonders for my pain.""",8.0,8
Oxybutynin,Overactive Bladde,"""Started using ditropan (5mg) 3 days ago. On day one I took it with breakfast and noticed that post-shower while drying my hair (and straightening) it I didn&#039;t have a bead of sweat in sight! This dosage and medicine type has definitely kept me dry all-day long since then. I do however still sweat quite a bit at the gym but once I am done exercising I am no longer sweating at all (I would usually sweat quite a bit after the gym). I am giving it an 8/10 because it seems to wear off near the end of the day but I may just need to up the dosage a tiny bit.""",8.0,18
Conjugated estrogens,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) - I took Prempro for two years after becoming menopausal at age 40. When it stopped working a year ago, I was changed to a daily combination of Premarin 1.25 and medroxyprogesterone 2.5. Without HRT I experience irritability and irrational rage, hot flashes, and a non-existent sex drive. The current HRT which includes Premarin, works very well for me.  It is frustrating how difficult it is for a woman in her 40s to be taken seriously by the medical community for complaints of low libido. (Consider Viagra, etc. for men). Every year my doctors suggest I give up this medication therapy that increases my quality of life 100%. I&#039;m 43 and so far I&#039;m winning, but I expect that I will have to keep fighting.""",10.0,81
Testim,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Started 5 g tube once per day 6 weeks ago. 38 yo male.  Initial T was 234 and on retest 312 ng/dl.  Free T was mildly low as well.  Feeling great now.  Energy and libido are up.  Strength at gym is improving.  Morning wood is back!  Focus, concentration are improving.  I don&#039;t feel so cloudy and down.  Tested this week and T was 629!  I am very happy.  Testim is a bit sticky but rub it in well and put a bit of baby powder on shoulders.  Get tested if you have symptoms, and get your mojo back men.""",10.0,27
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""I stepped on a rusty nail and had alot of pain and foot started to swell. I started taking Bactrim and the pain went away within the first two pills which was 24 hrs. The only problem is that I can&#039;t function with the nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, headache. I think its because of sensitive stomach.""",5.0,33
Amitriptyline,Insomnia,"""I have been on 10 mg. Amitriptyline... for a month  and am really getting   a good night  sleep. I must say the first weeks, I was really tired and and exhausted . After 3 weeks my body adjusted quite well. I have a low tolerance to medication so 10 mg. Is good for now.""",7.0,123
Accutane,Rosacea,"""4 years, dozens of approaches.  ONE solution.  Accutane.

You name it:  Pulse Dye Laser, Metronidazole, Ivermectin, Mirvaso, Doxycycline...plus dozens of &quot;I heard this works great&quot; attempts.

And then I got the guts to ignore the &quot;don&#039;t try accutane&quot; reviews and try it and it&#039;s been nothing short of a miracle from the heavens.  Sure, I have a little chap lips while I am on my 6-month regimen but that&#039;s easily fixed with lip balms.  But when this 6-months is over, I will be cured PERMANENTLY.

Stop everything you&#039;re doing now and get Accutane.  It&#039;s a life changer.""",10.0,19
Contrave,Obesity,"""This medication has been what I consider a life saver for me.
I was very conflicted about taking it in the beginning after reading the possible side effects.
After a bit more research on my part I gave it a try. I have been on this medication for9 weeks exactly. My starting weight was 205.6 lbs today I weighed in at 177.0
Only side effect for me is the constipation about once a week or so. I take something for that and I&#039;m fine
Feel great, sleep better than ever. I feel more upbeat, and energized without being jittery. I&#039;m glad I decided to try this medication. 
It has been a positive experience for me, 
I gave myself a year to loose the weight I need to loose , but I&#039;m halfway there and it&#039;s only been about 9 1/2 weeks!!""",10.0,33
Orphenadrine,Muscle Spasm,"""In the last 10 years I have had 6 back surgeries. Several just Lamenectomies and 3 adding hardware and artificial disc replacement. I have many diagnosis including degenerative disc disease, narrowing of the spine, radiculapathy, failed back syndrome, etc, etc. I find when my muscles are relaxed I experience less pain since my spine isn&#039;t being contracted and less nerves are being pinched. This muscle relaxer worked GREAT had much less need for the narcotic pain medicines.""",10.0,36
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""Works great for short notices. If you find yourself in a anxiety situation or short notice to do some public speaking then Xanax is great for those situations.  When I take them I only take half the pill and that dose is fine for me. It kicks in about 20-30 minutes and lasts a good couple of hours at the most. Its similar to Klonopin but works faster. I recommend it for as needed use only. If its an all day thing then Klonopin is better. Just my experience with it. Others may vary.""",9.0,10
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This product is horrible. You would think that after applying this cream you would feel like at least somewhat better and at ease, well that&#039;s not the case here. It made my lady parts burn and itch to the point where I couldn&#039;t take it anymore and had to take a shower for 40min and I&#039;m still in discomfort! And no it does not feel better after 3 hours, yes your symptoms of the YI improve but I&#039;m telling you it&#039;s not worth it!""",1.0,11
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Sprintec for a month now. The first week and a half I started taking it, I had the worst mood swings (Crying profusely, suicidal thoughts, depression), but that was it really. Those feelings only lasted that long. The only times I felt nauseous was if I didn&#039;t eat a meal at all before or after taking the pill. (I believe if you eat a good sized meal right before or right after taking it, you&#039;ll be fine). My breasts feel slightly sore, and are a bit more rounded and full now (Which I&#039;m curious to see if they get to another cup size, me being a 32A right now). I feel like this pill is effective and the side effects are mild and not too bad.""",9.0,38
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I take this medicine for anxiety along with escitalopram. I find it works really well, with no side effects, other than drowsiness, which has lessened now that I am used to it.""",9.0,17
Mirapex,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have had RLS since childhood.  I was on Requip and Gabepentin and the RLS was relieved for a short time  and then returned with a vengence.  My Mother, brothers and sister and grandmother also have it.  I was finally put on Mirapex ER starting at .25 about 6 years ago and am presently on 3.75 mg once a day.  This medication is the only one that pretty much controls the RLS.  I have had no side effects.  Interesting that they say only use immediate release for RLS.  I have been on extended release for 6 years.  I don&#039;t know what I will do if this medication stops working as I now have symptoms in my arms and hands.  I am now 67 y/o. 
:""",10.0,46
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This pill has been magic for me. I&#039;ve been on it for 6 years until last month when the pharmacy switched me to Levora. Levora was not good for me, so I am switching back to Portia and NEVER taking any other pill again. Portia took away my PMS (only side effect that remained was getting a little bit bloated before my period). The horrible cramps ended, and my 6 day period was reduced to 3 or 4 days. I have bipolar disorder and it didn&#039;t affect my anti-depressant. I&#039;m also on Lamictal. If you take Lamictal, be aware that it might reduce the effectiveness of it which means you may have to take a higher dose than if you weren&#039;t on birth control. I&#039;ve had a great experience with Portia, and can&#039;t wait to get back on it tomorrow!""",10.0,4
Spironolactone,Acne,"""After suffering from cystic acne my whole life (I&#039;m 33) and using salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide for years to manage it, I noticed my skin was noticeably aging more than my twin sister who wasn&#039;t on these products. After reading Clear Skin Forever and the dangers of those products, I took myself off and immediately broke out. The breakouts got worse for several months until I saw a dermatologist who put me on Spiro. I&#039;ve been on it for almost a year and it changed my life. It takes a while for everything to heal, especially cystic acne and scarring, but my skin looks amazing now. Started noticing the benefits after a month and it&#039;s gotten continually better. Stay away from Clean and Clear and Clearasil products and see a dermatologist.""",10.0,44
Effexor,ibromyalgia,"""I wouldn&#039;t try this or Lyrica again.  I have had fibromyalgia since before the doctor knew what it was.  No drug has been worth taking because of the side effects.  They eventually lose some effectiveness, then the doctors want to up the dosage or give another.  I&#039;ve gained 100 pounds.  I&#039;m sick all of the time.  The depression does not go away.  I think the added weight is worse on my body than the original symptoms.""",1.0,59
Levaquin,Bronchitis,"""I am only able to take levaquin or cipro due to allergies to other antibiotic&#039;s. I normally only had 500 mg. This time doctor gave me 750 mg for ten days and was added prednisone 20mg take three tab daily for four day. I was feeling bad on the higher dose of levaquin but needs to get better being asthmatic, I stopped after 7th day of antibiotic and stopped prednisone as well, pains burning inflammation was horrible confusion, rapid heart beat, shaky legs. Can&#039;t move left arm well from shoulder to fingers, weakness pain. Pain discomfort in joints muscles bones. My kidneys and abdominal discomfort on and off with that. My physician said could be higher dosage plus on October was on 500mg.  Says it tendonitis.""",1.0,9
Escitalopram,Bipolar Disorde,"""Anxiety City update last comment 9 December, now its a month on 10 January think I&#039;m adjusting well on Lexapro but I&#039;m only on 5mg.  Seeing specialist regularly to get the right level not going up higher dose, as 5mg is good.  I feel no different just don&#039;t get so angry, stressed, manic, over whelmed still got some social anxiety to sort but the doctor didn&#039;t say it was a magic pill. I&#039;m managing a healthy diet and starting to work out again and alcoholic benders are now a bad memory as the Lexapro is helping me to not binge on food or drink only have couple of drinks with waters in between socially so all good.  Doing the best I can, always room for improvement being less critical within and hoping I&#039;ll adjust 100%.""",8.0,34
Glimepiride,"Diabetes, Type 2","""This medication works almost too well. When you start this medicine be aware of what low blood sugar symptoms are. I have experienced several episodes of blood sugar down to 52. Heed the warning to carry glucose tablets with you at all times.""",9.0,100
Dalfampridine,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Ampyrya is amazing!  I&#039;ve only been taking this for a week and a half and love it! After 4 days of taking it I noticed substantial improvement!  I am able to walk unassisted and stand for longer periods of time,  feel like I have more energy and am looking forward to doing more things with my kids! AFO is still needed, but I feel so much better!""",10.0,37
Olanzapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I haven&#039;t been taking this for very long but it works well for me.  I have problems with paranoia and this medicine helps me to steer clear.  I would have no problems recommending it to anyone.""",8.0,17
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""I just started Harvoni 5 days ago. Just started with headache and nausea, some shortness of breath.  I drinking a lot of water, which helps with nausea.  Headaches are mild.  Overall I feel pretty good no aches or fatigue or insomnia.""",9.0,31
Toradol,Pain,"""I have been on everything you can imagine for migraines. Finally, I was prescribed Toradol. It is a miracle pill! No side effects at all, which is great considering I have three young children! It works relatively quickly as well! TRY IT if nothing else has helped.""",10.0,13
Sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur,Rosacea,"""I have to say being prescribed Avar cleanser and finding that it would cost over $400 for a 1 month supply with drug company card the generic is just as good.  The other cream that I was prescribed...Aczone was $711 with my plan.  I am still using samples but it has improved my face 50% on right side and 65% on left side so far over 2 weeks.  My dermatologist called in Clindamycin to replace the aczone.  I am a little weary.""",8.0,4
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Took first shot first of May 17. Had no period until sometime in June. And it was easy to handle. Was put on to  help lighten or even stop them. Then July 23 I started spotting. And have yet to stop. Would have rather dealt with my 3/4 days of heavy bleeding then this. You will start to hurt and smell down there as you are basically bleeding to death. Even keeping baby wipes around will make you raw.  Weeks of wearing a tampon all day and pads at night for a break and you will be sore.  Do not take this type of birth control. Only a handful of people do ok on it.""",1.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been switching from birth control to birth control, trying to find what works the best with my body. Lutera is okay; my acne is manageable, no weight gain/loss, and no depression. I don&#039;t like how it makes me nauseous a lot, but maybe that&#039;s just with the starting months. I really don&#039;t like how it is giving me cramps (I&#039;m nowhere near my period week) and COMPLETELY took away my sex drive. It scares me when a medication gives me a certain reaction, but it scares me even more when the medication takes something away from me that I was fine with.""",4.0,12
Solifenacin,Overactive Bladde,"""My experience with this drug wasn&#039;t pleasant. I got completely blocked after 5 days of taking the pills and was unable to do both number 1 and 2. Even my period was late, which does not normally happen. I ended up in an emergency room with severe stomach pains. The other side effects such as lack of concentration, tiredness and headache were easy to deal with, it is just a matter of getting used to them. I would have stayed on those pills because I felt less need to urine than I used to, which finally has given me a relief, however I had no other choice then stop taking them, and take pills to help me move the urine and bowel motion out of my body.""",4.0,23
Amitriptyline,Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome,"""I was diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome about 3 years ago. From my elbow to the tip of my fingers the pain is always there. I am on 25mg once a day and the pain is still there. Sometimes so severe I have to cry out. These pills do very little for me.""",1.0,0
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""I have Hashimotos and had my thyroid removed in 2002. I have had problems ever since with weight. I also suffer from Migraines with up to 12 a month. My weight before my thyroidectomy averaged 145-150. I have been up and down with every diet out there. Finally reaching 196 lbs on 5/1/2014. I researched Qsymia. And marched into my Doctor on 5/3/2014 and begged him to prescribe it. He reluctantly did. As of 5/29/2014 I have had only one migraine (Topamax one of the ingredients is used for migraines) and now weigh 180 lbs.""",10.0,80
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""Lamictal rocks! Been on several different meds for bipolar and was beginning to feel hopeless. But doctor changed me over to lamictal and after two weeks I feel like a new and normal person! No more manias and only slight depression episodes rarely! Love it!!!""",10.0,58
Azelastine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I have pretty much constant allergies - all year I&#039;m sneezing and clearing my throat. That has completely stopped by taking this spray twice a day. I cannot say enough good things about it. I initially had the bad taste and minor stinging. The stinging went away after a few uses. The bad taste was due to me not reading the directions! It clearly says to tilt your head downward when spraying. I started doing this and have had zero aftertaste. When it is severe allergy season, I use this with Nasacort. Works like a charm. If you&#039;re on the fence about taking this, give it some time. You&#039;ll be glad you did.""",10.0,22
Lupron Depot,Uterine Fibroids,"""This drug was the worse form of treatment for my multiple symptoms - Daytime hot flashes and steady period was not worth it. I was administered this drug in 2008 and since then my life has never been the same. Forgetfulness covered in laughter by co-workers; poor cognitive skills, no sex drive &amp; no desire to be touched. Headaches, blurred vision; quick weight gain and most of all I quit my job and I&#039;m still try&#039;n to figure out why when I was financially stable. Who was I?  Something in my brain is out of sync, I was not a person that took medicines. The Male-doctor pushed this on me &amp; I was a patient with that organization for over 10yrs and I was the only 32yrs old &amp; super active!""",1.0,21
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Bad side effects.""",4.0,1
Dabigatran,"Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis","""This drug had an very unpleasant side effect noticeable four days after my operation for a total hip replacement. First I had burning in the esophagus and stomach, followed by soreness around my mouth and lips, then burning spread to my back from my stomach.  Six days after the operation, I went out to eat, put an olive into my mouth - the experience was like throwing a match into a lighted fire.  Literally, my esophagus felt like it was on fire.  Doctor recommended taking Omeprazole.  Four days later, it was making no difference, I was being kept awake half the night with the burning.   I told my doctor I must stop Pradaxa (Dabagitran) - she prescribed Apixaban instead.
Burning reduced 1 day later, still sore inside, hope nothing lasting""",2.0,6
Biaxin XL,Pneumonia,"""I have taken this medication many times before. I have asthma so I am prone to infections in my lungs. I get prescribed this medication often and it clears it up in the 7 days. The only side effects I get is the metallic taste, I just take it a night to avoid it.""",10.0,17
Aubra,Birth Control,"""I just turn 18 , never been on birth control before and I started taking the pills the first day I got my period. Aug 7. I&#039;ve been taking the pills everyday around 11:30pm and Im still bleeding August 20th. The m period changed from light to heavy , dark brown to red with blood clots . It&#039;s completely horrible""",3.0,4
Oxycodone,Pain,"""I took my first one tonight, only 10 mg but it has been good on my severe lower back pain. I was on Transtec 50.5 mg patch. But these were not working in the right way or long enough. I hope this new medicine helps.""",8.0,18
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was put on this after they discovered an ovarian cyst on my right ovary a few months ago.  I haven&#039;t noticed a change in mood or sexual desire too much but I&#039;ve had such irregular bleeding I&#039;m not sure if its the pill or the cyst. Otherwise, I have not gained weight though I have had chest pains. I&#039;m only on month two.""",8.0,9
Esomeprazole,Barrett's Esophagus,"""I was diagnosed with Barrett&#039;s about 3 years ago and went on Nexium. I take 1 x 40mg pill a day. A year ago I had a gastroscopy and my Barrett&#039;s was gone. I will continue to have a scopy every two years to monitor it.  I will probably be on it forever. I have no side effects from taking it either.""",10.0,90
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""Great medication. I would recommend to anyone who want to lose weight the safe way. If there was ever a miracle pill for weight loss this would be it. It curbs your appetite without any side effects.""",10.0,105
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I had side effects beginning Seroquel which subsided after 6 weeks, I grew to appreciate this drug it did wonders for my racing thoughts, plus sleep. BUT now need to come off it after many years omg- even tapering its horrible, I&#039;m off it now and I&rsquo;m suffering withdrawals. So extreme lethargic, depressed, fluey, had 2 weeks of random vomiting plus still had  nausea and can hardly look at food. I used to call Seroquel my friend and smile but now my light headed ness is back. I wish I had energy and could eat well. 2 weeks this could last or more. Just putting this out there, I was a fan and still am I guess of this drug, but coming off is hard. I hardly ever get side effects and have gone off quickly with some, but this - this is hard, this is""",8.0,2
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I&#039;m a healthy 44-year old with no major physiological conditions, but have been under tremendous stress for more than a year. This made getting and maintaining an erection difficult, because I was worried about whether I could perform, even though my wife and I have always had a great sex life for nearly 20 years.

My doctor wrote a script for the 5mg daily dose at my request and all I can say is &quot;wow&quot;! My only qualifier is I seem to be having more frequent heartburn, but that could simply be a flare up of an existing condition due to my holiday season diet of fattier foods. Enzyme supplements, acidophilus supplements and yogurt are my standard regimen to treat this, and I may cut my dose to alternating days to see if there&#039;s any change.""",10.0,22
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I first took doxy at the age of 16. I took it for about 4 months and after those 4 months my face was stunning. My perfect face lasted for a year and a half with the occasional period breakouts(which only consisted of 1 or 2 pimples). Then my face started going crazy again I decided to take the pills again. This time I only took 3 months worth of pills but, yet again, when I stopped taking them my face remained flawless again for 6 months! A couple months ago (dec 2016) my face was starting to show signs of acne. I was prescribed only 1 month worth of doxy this time (by family doctor and my face was becoming clear once again. Yet when I ran out of pills my face took a turn for the worst. 3 MO. MIN FOR THIS PILL OR HELL BREAKS LOOSE!!!!""",10.0,5
Zoloft,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I am 14, female, and I am diagnosed with an anxiety disorder NOS, moderate depression, and dermatillomania (compulsive skin picking). I have been on 200mg for a few months now. I am much, much happier and more stable. My side effects have been dizziness, I haven&#039;t had weight gain. If I miss a day, I can feel a little depressed towards the end of that day. I have had NO relief from my skin picking. It may have gotten worse. I tried to add Wellbutrin, 150mg to my Zoloft. I took it two days and I felt AWFUL so I&#039;ve stopped that. Looking into a treatment center, OCD specialist, or dermatillomania-specialized doctor.""",6.0,35
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using Epiduo for 2 months. Within the first couple days, I started to notice a huge change. For the past 2 years, I have had severe acne. I use epiduo and cetaphil cleanser. However, I&#039;ve been noticing that my face is getting completely worse than before and now my forehead (which was super clear before epiduo and cetaphil) is now breaking out in bumps all over. Epiduo is really great... only within those first couple weeks though.""",7.0,1
Celexa,Depression,"""I have suffered from depression my entire life it seems like. I&#039;ve been on many, MANY anti-depressants. But this one works like a charm. The only bad thing about it is - if you go cold turkey for a few days because you run out, or forget to take it you can tell a definite difference. It makes you extremely sick. Never go cold turkey but I recommend this medication to any and everyone with depression who have tried many medications.""",10.0,51
Valtrex,"Herpes Simplex, Suppression","""I have been having more outbreaks (stress, depression, weight gain, PCOS), so I am on 1 gram of Valtrex a day as suppression. I started with an ulcer in my mouth and lip swelling, so I took 2 pills today and poof - almost gone. I have no side effects from the medication. I am happy there is a generic now that is much cheaper. I just hate that it is a big pill and that is the only reason I don&#039;t rate medication a 10.""",9.0,38
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I was prescribed this medication in the end of March and I weighed 227lbs. I&#039;ve been on it since then and weighed in today at 194lbs. I plan on taking it until I reach my goal of 175lbs. The only side effect I&#039;ve experienced is dry mouth. Other than that I have had no jitters, no problems sleeping and it has curbed my appetite and made me eat better portions. Plus it&#039;s made me feel better and more confident in the way I look and given me more energy.""",9.0,9
Caffeine,Hypersomnia,"""I must say that viavarin has been a life saver.  I only take one tablet at a time, could not imagine taking 2.  It gives me approximately 4-6 hours of predictable energy. I feel when it kicks in and I know when I am coming down.  If I have a long day I take one early and one later but I usually cannot sleep if I have 2 in my system. 

Being a student...it really helps me focus. And personally I don&#039;t like the NoDoz, they take a longer time to kick in and thus, longer to wear off.""",9.0,0
Dexamethasone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""taking wean down dosage over six days after being treated for Quincy abscess of a tonsil. The drug relieved the pain so that I was able to talk and swallow again within 8 hours of injection IV. Out of the hospital by a day on the wean down pills I notice former inflammation of bursitis of hip,knee and golfers elbow are being relieved also.  The only adverse side effect I now notice is near insomnia but I feel so well again and energetic. 3 days on the drug now and will end by taper down in 4 more days. 1.5mg pills at first two at a time twice per day.""",10.0,17
Octreotide,Carcinoid Tum,"""After about 18 months of 28 day LAR injections, I started having joint and back pain. I believe this is actually fairly common. I&#039;ve asked who has this on various support group web sites.... lots of people!  One person had it start up after their first injection. However, more respondents had it start after a year or more. The main location of my pain is in the hips. I&#039;ve been to several ortho doctors who say I do not have but a slight bit of arthritis in my hips- certainly not enough to warrant hip replacement &amp; in the range of an average amount for my age..... the lower back pain started prior to hips. 
It has been deduced that the pain must be a side effect of the Sandostatin-  after x-rays, bone scans, MRI&#039;s, CT-etc.. nothing looks abnormal""",8.0,1
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I was a little apprehensive about using Chantix, but I&#039;m glad I did. After 50 years of smoking, I am smoke free. The first week, I cut down to half a pack of cigarettes, 2nd week I lit a cigarette and put it right out...smoke free ever since.  No side effects at all. At times I think of a cigarette, but that fast the thought leaves.  I recommend this to all smokers who want or have to quit.  Today, 8/21/09 is my 5th smoke free week!  So far, just the first 4 weeks on Chantix worked, I don&#039;t feel as though I need to renew.  Time will tell.  Thanks!""",9.0,26
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""Headaches: Problem solver.""",10.0,10
Niacin / simvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""Simcor 1000-20 is what I take one time a day at bed time. I have experienced side effects but the good out weighs the bad. Make sure you don&#039;t have spicy foods or peppers that are HOT. This will cause flushing. Also make sure you read all about the side effects like you can&#039;t have eat certain foods.""",8.0,2
Ranitidine,GERD,"""I have had severe pain in my ears and behind left eye for 10 + yrs now. I&#039;ve seen my family Dr and 2 ear specialists. Nothing can be explained or found wrong. In 2016, I was diagnosed with GERD.   The med made me sicker. Then was told to rake ranitidine.  At first it was hard , one pill every 12 hrs. So careful of food intake day and night. Then after 6 months of ranitidine , I noticed I haven&#039;t had any ear pain or eye pain. I now take ranitidine about every 18 hrs and notice the ear and eye pain creeping up. Though ranitidine does help immensely, it&#039;s the ear pain or lack of that ranitidine has cured. Who knew  ****""",8.0,3
Ambien,,"""Works well if you go straight to bed. If you stay up past 30 minutes you are fighting it. Just let the feeling hit you and go to bed.  I have taken two 10mg tabs in about 30 mins and apparently made constant calls to my wife at work. When she came home I asked her &quot;What are you talking about?&quot; I still have no memory of that incident. So now I only take 1 and try to go straight to bed. """,8.0,3
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Overactive Bladde,"""Had Botox age 68 in July 2015 after 2 days had to return to doctor and have Foley cath put in.  Doctor said leave cath in for a week return to office.  Went back still retaining so they put in another Foley cath.  Could do nothing with the bag strapped to my leg.  Went another 10 days.  Same thing.  Retaining up to 400.  Nurse taught me how to self cath.  Using 4 caths per day and only going a little on my own.  Finally after 6 months at check up only retaining about 20. So now I don&#039;t have to cath any more.  I was a perfect for the Botox but it did not work on me.  So now back on medication and dealing with OAB and accidents.  This treatment is not for everybody.  The side affects are awful.""",1.0,66
Gabapentin,Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome,"""I have mild  Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) now, but it used to be quite severe, This is the only drug that removed my rest pain, I also got rid of most of the over and undershooting pain, and sensory disturbances have become less severe. This allowed me to focus on other things in life. Temperature disturbances have improved but I am unsure if this is linked. 

I had some side-effects in the beginning, drowsy and like my tongue would twist and words came out wrong, but that slowly went away. I was at 3600 mg and now I am down to 1500""",9.0,0
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""It&#039;s a miracle!! I&#039;ve been struggling with performance anxiety since high school, and it has interfered with my life greatly. I actually enjoy the thought of public speaking, but I fear my own anxiety! Anytime I would speak in front of a crowd I would automatically go into a state with a pounding heart beat, sweaty and shaky hands, and a shaky voice. It was visibly uncomfortable to watch. I took 20mg of propranolol 4 hours before a speech I had to do for work, and 20mg more an hour before, and poof! All symptoms of anxiety were gone. I was still a little nervous right before the speech naturally, but once I got up there, it went so smoothly. No tremors, no fast talking, no pounding heart beat. I truly recommend this.""",10.0,11
Vicoprofen,Pain,"""Does wonders for pain! I&#039;ve tried several other medications and have had the best results by far from Vicoprofen.""",10.0,13
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I have been on birth controls for about 3 years. I started out on the shot, worked well but I didn&#039;t like not having a period and with my emotions I spotted all the time. The patch did not work for me (hated it). I&#039;m 5&#039;5&quot; and weigh about 110, my weight has always been on the lighter side (and I can&#039;t gain it no matter what). For me I like the pill, I&#039;ve been on it for about a year. I do have a low sex drive, I&#039;m always dry, I did go up one cup size. Periods are on the lighter side and sometimes I don&#039;t have one. Since I have been on the pill, I feel sick more often, stomach pains, bloating, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, leg pains, vaginal pains, back pains, but its never constant so I usually dismiss it.""",8.0,5
Ambien,Insomnia,"""After a car accident where I suffered a head injury I had horrible insomnia worsened by pre-existing fibromyalgia. Nothing over the counter was working at all to help me sleep. My doctor put me on this. When it works, it&#039;s awesome. I cannot have any food on my stomach if I want this to work, though. I don&#039;t take it until I&#039;ve washed my face, brushed my teeth &amp; am actually in bed for the night. That&#039;s the trick! I hate that the FDA cut dosage by half for women- the lower dose doesn&#039;t work for me because I&#039;m big/tall. Weight makes a difference in this meds case. Not everyone sleep-drives or sleepwalks on this.""",8.0,63
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""It is my wonder pill.""",9.0,60
Propranolol,Benign Essential Trem,"""It improve my life a 100%.""",10.0,69
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""In February 2014, I decided to get the Nexplanon implant (doctor recommend over copper IUD, simply because I had not had kids and he was afraid my uterus would Easily reject it) and overall, I&#039;m satisfied with my birth control. ALTHOUGH!.. Since having the implant I have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety and intolerable anger issues, which I won&#039;t blame completely on the implant but if anything it enhanced it enough to be put on medication, which I needed before hand just never went on. Some weight gain, but again doubt it&#039;s Nexplanon related. The ONLY thing I do not like that is 100% the implants fault is constant, light, spotting. Very aggravating, but hey, the implant gets the job done!""",8.0,5
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I chose Nexplanon because I have never been able to remember the pill. After inserting Nexplanon I bled constantly for six months. I have had Nexplanon in for a little less then two years and still bleed all time. Every time my husband and I are intimate I start my cycle that has been going on for two years. It is effective as a birth control but the bleeding in annoying and get expensive when you are always buying feminine products.""",5.0,18
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I was on Lexapro awhile ago, but stopped taking it.  Then my anxiety and panic attacks started coming back, and the doctor wanted to try me on Zoloft.  I experienced horrible side effects, and it made my anxiety worse.  I said I didn&#039;t want to take a medicine that causes me MORE anxiety!  I asked if I could PLEASE go back on Lexapro, it had a couple of side effects but nothing like Zoloft.  This is my 3rd day on it again, and already I can tell a big difference.  I would rather take medicine to make me feel normal again than try to tell myself I don&#039;t need it.  Because it&#039;s not worth spending life depressed and anxious over everything.  I would definitely recommend trying it, to improve the quality of life for an anxious personality.""",10.0,42
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""Took three pills (I&#039;m an adult) last night and nothing happened. That was to be expected, most reviews I had read said a couple hours later it would kick in 
Cue to this morning, about three hours ago. I woke up cramping and hurting and squirming in my bed like a wounded animal, clutching at my stomach because It felt like I was shot. Eventually I get up and move to the bathroom, nothing happens. 
So I sat and waited, tried a little and succeeded some, but cramping came in and out in waves which just made it worse for me. 
While on the phone with my parents, I hang up and it instantly happened. My BM was quick, almost painless, but most importantly it happened. So, it worked, but be weary of the pain that can induce when you use this!""",6.0,15
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on nexplanon for a little over 2 months and love it.   I have also experienced most of the negative side effects such as acne, heavy bleeding, weight gain, moodiness, hair loss, and increase in appetite to the point of nausea. Here&#039;s what I&#039;ve done: washed my face more often, adjusted my diet to healthier foods when the appetite comes on, started taking a multivitamin to help with the hair loss, and sucked up the bleeding for the first month. Now I am worry free about pregnancy, have a clear face, and fuller hair. The bleeding has pretty much stopped, and my moodiness is much better because I don&#039;t stress about the other side effects. Every great thing takes work. If you work around the side effects like I did, you will love it.""",10.0,6
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I&#039;m only 18 and this guy and I had sex on 2/26 and we didn&#039;t use a condom because he didn&#039;t have one. We used the pull out method. He didn&#039;t finish in my which was good, but I got worried about pre cum pregnancy. I was already supposed to be getting my period any day now. But just in case I went to the store the next day and got plan b. I was crazy worried about getting pregnant because I am only 18. I had some nausea the next couple days and freaked out thinking it was morning sickness or something. I was bloated and had crazy cravings. I gained a like 4 pounds and freaked out. I was thinking of the absolute worst possibilities. But thankfully, 5 days later I came home from school and checked and voil""",10.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I love Generess. I had been suffering severe pain during periods due to endometriosis, and after a year   taking this, I am pain free. No negative effects other than occasional cravings. This takes time to really benefit you, so patience was necessary.""",10.0,11
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""This medication made me yawn frequently. After two months, I didn&#039;t notice any improvement in my mood but my jaw was killing me from yawning and clenching my teeth which I don&#039;t normally do. My friends and family also pointed out that I seemed more irritable and more likely to snap or be short tempered.""",2.0,18
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was prescribed after having our daughter. I spent the last three months thinking I was pregnant but confused by every negative test. After reading all the online reviews I now understand why my period is over two months late""",10.0,16
Melatonin,Insomnia,"""I had 1 3mg tablet the first night and WOW it cured me from 18 years of chronic fatigue syndrome.  Make sure you get a reputable supplier. Mine is Intergrative Therapies NZ LTD. 
Good Luck. I highly recommend this.  It is a miracle product for me.

thank you my Dear Lord.
.""",10.0,42
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Nexplanon works fantastic. I have had it for two years, and it has done its job. However, I haven&#039;t had a period for two years, I have no sex drive at all, and I&#039;ve gained 50+ pounds( but I have a slow metabolism to begin with) other than that, no problems at all.""",10.0,4
Acetaminophen,eve,"""Had high fever, took 2 Tylenol extra strength and fever broke within 1/2 hour.  You&#039;ll sweat a lot as fever breaks but that&#039;s normal per my doctor.""",10.0,6
Cephalexin,Bladder Infection,"""Been taking this medication everyday for about a year now as I have renal failure and recurrent urinary tract infection problems. No side effects at all for me. However, if I forget to take it one day I will get a infection nearly instantly so it&#039;s obviously working well.""",10.0,78
Adzenys XR-ODT,ADHD,"""Adzenys is the first stimulant medicine I&#039;ve ever tried, I went through a very bad deprrssion from a car accident &amp; working out, eating right &amp; trying every antidepressant just made me even more depressed. Since taking adzenys I&#039;m back to my old happy, energetic self! I don&#039;t have add or adhd so I can&#039;t comment on that but I do know this has helped me get over most of my depression &amp; helped me to get back to working out &amp; just got me of the couch &amp; out of my rut. The energy was so immense the first week and then I started to get used to it which I&#039;ve quite enjoyed, I&#039;m not running around like a mad woman but I have the energy &amp; the drive to be my normal self again. At first I had insomnia for a week but Benadryl helped for sure!""",9.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Loestrin 24 Fe was discontinued and I was switched to Minastrin 24 Fe. I was told it was the same exact pill, I had been on Loestrin for 4 years and never had a problem. Sadly Minastrin was not the same. I had horrible side effects from this pill, besides the weird periods I had mood swings that made me miserable. I also had a horrible allergic reaction to this medication. It was extremely unclear whether this has to be chewed or not. """,5.0,18
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""Used it for a bowel prep before a hysterectomy. You have to drink it fast. I got distracted with the first glass and drank it too slow. Got off to a bad start. I had horrible stomach bloating and pain while I was drinking. It took about 2 1/2 hours for me to start going. My bum is on fire but I am mostly clear and just liquid coming out. Also made me very nauseous. There has got to be a better way.""",8.0,13
Feldene,Osteoarthritis,"""Taking 20mg of Feldene with a small snack to lessen any irritation and has helped the inflammation of osteoarthritis in my spine. I have had pretty good results by paying attention to that. That said, NSAIDs have their limit as far as advanced OA goes and I have had to add other things but it does what it&#039;s supposed to do, reduce inflammation pain. One happy side effect, reduced monthy pains at that time of the month.""",9.0,20
Balsalazide,Crohn's Disease,"""I have used Colazal for about 5 months and actually stopped taking it for a month in between. When I am on the medication I am fine no with no active symptoms when I stopped it I was fine for a short period of time before it acted up again. I dealt with the symptoms because they were mild. But the moment it got bad I took a dose and things almost instantly got better, now that I am consistently taking my proper dosage. I have no issues at all.""",10.0,9
Premarin,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Was put on 1.25 mg for the constant bleeding my Nexplanon implant caused me. It didn&#039;t work &amp; made me so sick! I am a 23 yo mother of 2. Prior to Nexplanon &amp; Premarin, I had never used any kind of hormonal medicine. 

I had terrible pain in the left side of my calf, the whole left side of my body was numb, chest pain, rapid heart beat &amp; pal palpations, shortness of breath, dizziness, unbalanced, nausea, I felt like I was dying!""",1.0,2
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""This medicine has curbed my cravings for vodka.  Sober for 36 days with little or no cravings!""",9.0,114
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Birth Control,"""I started this birth-control after I had my son, and for a while I thought my post pregnancy hormones were to blame for my moodiness. After four months I realized this birth control was to blame! I am usually happy-go-lucky, and see the best in every situation. NOT on this pill. The smallest things upset me and I would get mad for no reason at all. A friend of mine had the same experience... The only reason I gave it any stars at all was because it did prevent pregnancy unlike the kind I took before!""",3.0,21
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""Duac changed my life. I had a great amount of acne and thanks to duac I don&#039;t have any acne. It took about 3 weeks to kick in and once it did I have not had acne since. It&#039;s been about 3 months since I started using it.""",9.0,29
Acanya,Acne,"""My dermatologist gave me a sample and I have been using this medicine for 3 weeks and the difference is amazing. """,9.0,15
Acetazolamide,Pseudotumor Cerebri,"""I have been taking this medicine for a few weeks now. My neurologist looked in my eyes and caught the Pseudotumor Cerebri. He immediately sent me for a brain scan and a lumbar puncture the next day. He thinks it was caused by minocycline which I had been taking for my acne. I am also having to see an optometrist on a regular basis to check for vision loss. My neurologist took me off propranolol(headache preventative), the antibiotic, and all my prescription face creams. I am on 750mg right now but will be on 1000mg in a few weeks if tolerated well. My massive headaches are gone, the heartbeat in my ear is gone. The only side effects I have are the tingling in hands and feet, sodas taste flat, my appetite is gone, and I am tired a lot. I have to have blood work often.""",9.0,15
L-Methylfolate Calcium,Dietary Supplementation,"""It was great until I got taken off of it because of some Dr. Now I gotta fight to get back on it... Truth be known SOME DOCTOR&#039;S WILL NOT ADMIT WHEN THEIR WRONG...""",10.0,1
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""first month terrible hang in there take shot in morning don&#039;t eat fried foods and don&#039;t eat after 7:00pm I went from 10.5 to 6.8 in three months. feel like I did when I was thirty""",9.0,43
Homatropine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""I was prescribed hydromet for a flu related cough. It did great for taking care of my cough, but the vomiting, itching, headache and light sensitivity that I have as side effects isn&#039;t worth it for me.""",7.0,3
Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Drixoral was prescribed for me by my primary physician when it was a prescription drug and when it was changed to over-the-counter medication and has been the only allergy medication to completely relieve my symptoms.

Within the last few weeks, local pharmacies have been unable to receive this product.  Therefore, I now experience nasal &amp; post-nasal thin watery drainage with resulting throat discomfort.""",10.0,23
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I was given xanax in the hospital when people at work thought I was having a heart attack. My anxiety shot up so bad, my heart rate was 170. Been on 2 mg a day ever since (this happen 2 months ago). I only take 1 1/2 mg a day &amp; it works for me.  I feel like I have control of my life again.  I have heard stories &amp; seen people on it who over take it but if you take it as prescribed,  it works.""",10.0,44
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""PSA: THIS PRODUCT IS HORRIBLE! I am on day 2 of this treatment and I have never been in so much agonizing pain. I wish I would&#039;ve seen all of these reviews before inserting this into my body. My legs won&#039;t stop trembling/twitching because my vagina is burning and I just want to flush it all out. Guess I&#039;m not getting any sleep tonight..""",1.0,1
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I have been through many many years of anxiety. Couldn&#039;t drive a car, couldn&#039;t sit through a church service, torment. This drug helps me focus and function. 
People abuse it but it&#039;s a Godsend for people with real issues. Not everyone is a drug addict that needs xanax. I am 50 and a female and my life&#039;s been limited since a trauma at childhood. I have post traumatic stress disorder and anxiety to severe limits.""",10.0,48
Atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I Have had IBS for 30 years now ago. My PCP recently wrote me a script for Donnatal Elixer. Unfortunately, my prescription insurance is denying me this medication stating, &quot;Non-Essential Medication...Rejected, Not Covered.&quot; I want to know when my prescription insurance company received their medical degree and at what time have they ever examined me and/or read through my complex medical conditions/history. To add insult to injury I also have Common Variable Immune Deficiency which is known to cause major G/I complications, including infections and intestinal inflammation/pain. I plan to appeal the denial for the Donnatal Elixer. Also, the intestinal cramping I suffer renders me paralyzed with pain, unable to sit or walk.""",10.0,1
Temozolomide,"Melanoma, Metastatic","""Non of the listed side effects, but after one month at prescribed dosage my red, white and platelet counts were down. Needed platelet and red cell infusion, on two consecutive weeks after dosage was stopped.""",1.0,9
Lyrica,Neuropathic Pain,"""I was given this medicine from my Dr. I told her I would research it but I paid $25 and picked it up. What a waste of money, I should&#039;ve researched first. After reading this I&#039;m deathly afraid to take this drug so I won&#039;t be. Thank you for all the reviews.""",1.0,34
Cymbalta,Chronic Pain,"""The only reason it&#039;s not a 10 for me is side effects, which were very significant at first but have gotten well into a reasonable range. I researched heavily before starting, know it can be hell to discontinue, and if the relief hadn&#039;t been so immense within days from both pain and anxiety I probably would have stopped it--glad I didn&#039;t. Took about 5-6 weeks for depression to get under control, but I feel great now. No cognitive issues like Neurotin, pain meds, and Ativan, no sleepiness for me (sleeplessness was a bigger problem at first). I have osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, lumbar disk pain, GAD, chronic depression issues.""",9.0,84
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I was prescribed this drug for severe depression following massive stroke and head pain. This is very effective in that respect. It is also very, very expensive, and there is no generic. Without adequate insurance coverage, this medication is probably beyond the means of many patients.""",10.0,25
Amlodipine / telmisartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I was taking hydrochlorothiazide and my blood pressure was still 190/120. Doc added Twynsta to it and now I&#039;m literally a perfect score. 144/83. Hasn&#039;t even been a month yet!""",9.0,9
Avelox,Bronchitis,"""I had bronchitis that I thought went away after a Zpak. It was back within a few weeks, so I went back and got put on 10 days of cephalexin. Day 6 I was still coughing all night (and lots of the day), so I got some samples of Avelox. I was a little scared after reading some of the horror stories, but I couldn&#039;t stand the coughing anymore and I was willing to try whatever. I am on Day 3. The medicine (I think?) makes me sweat and feel a little &quot;off&quot; for a couple hours after I take it, but other than that, I am pleased to report no side effects (knocking on wood!) and a dramatic reduction in coughing. I take it after lunch and am drinking LOTS of fluids (as per instructions) and I am amazed at how well it seems to be working.""",9.0,32
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""This review is for the injectable form of Imitrex (sumatriptan) only. For anyone that has tried the pill or nasal spray forms and found them ineffective, please try the injections. They work wonders and act fast. I&#039;ve tried the other types and they actually seemed to make me more nauseous and (especially the nasal spray).  I keep one in my purse at all times so that I can get relief anytime a migraine hits. The pain is not bad as the needle is very small and thin. You don&#039;t have to jab yourself, just press against your skin and push a button. The pain of migraine is much worse! I&#039;ve found the most comfortable injection site to be the bit of fat at the top of my buttox. I use the 6mg injections but I&#039;m pretty sure there is also a lower dose.""",9.0,0
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I am 36 and have suffered from occasional anxiety attacks since my early 20s. I get severe hot/cold sweats, tingling limbs, severe nausea/vomiting, feeling like I might crap myself, heart palpitations.  The symptoms come in increasingly bigger waves often for 6-8hrs. 
Someone finally told me about lorazepam.  I was a bit afraid to take a chemical but this time, when I was sure an attack was coming I decided to take it right away. Because of the lorazepam the attack didn&#039;t get worse.  It slowly faded till I was able to sleep it off. This is a huge difference from the hours of horrible physical symptoms I experienced in the past.  I hope that me sharing this helps you.""",10.0,40
Aprepitant,"Nausea/Vomiting, Postoperative","""My husband gets very sick, vomiting after surgery until his Doctor gave Emend to him prior to surgery, and he did not get sick after surgery at all.""",10.0,3
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been on the NuvaRing for about 7 months now. It is the best birth control I have used. It is hassle free for me and I do not have to remember to take a pill. The only side effects I have gotten are a little backache, little mood swings and slight cramping, but the plus side is I have shorter periods and lighter ones, overall best decision ever!""",9.0,1
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had my Kyleena inserted yesterday &amp; I took 1000 mg of Tylenol an hour before. My Dr wanted to insert it during my menstrual cycle to make it easier, which was fine with me. The pain was about 8/10 but only lasted for about 5 minutes total, including insertion and afterwards. The biggest thing was that I got really dizzy and had nausea. In high school, pre birth control, I had periods where the cramping was so bad I&#039;d pass out, so it just felt like one of my old period cramps, honestly. I&#039;m cramping a little this morning, but nothing too bad. My flow has even decreased. So far I&#039;m very pleased!""",10.0,1
Strattera,ADHD,"""Since I&#039;ve been on strattera I&#039;ve felt tired &amp; listless -- I can&#039;t even work up enough energy for essentials like laundry &amp; dishes. I&#039;ve been on it for 5 months. My worst side effects are nausea, fatigue, irritability, and strange dreams. It feels like I start dreaming before I even fall asleep and it&#039;s driving me crazy. In typical ADHD fashion I forgot my meds at work over the weekend &amp; had to go without -- I woke up at 4am to the worst headache I&#039;ve ever had. I have an appointment on Wednesday &amp; will be doing my damnedest to get my doc to switch me to a different med. I think it did a little for my ADHD but I also upped my coffee intake while I was on this med.""",3.0,6
Linezolid,Bacterial Infection,"""It didn&#039;t work as fast as I thought it would. Very expensive! $3,600 Made me feel very sleepy and tired . I could sleep all day!""",6.0,1
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""After 38 years of smoking a pack and a half, I tried Chantix. Now it has been 2 months without a cigarette, I am very happy.""",10.0,51
Trolamine salicylate,Pain,"""I applied a small amount on my knees. Within 20 minutes, a rash broke out on both legs with severe itching and burning. I had to go to urgent care where they gave me a steroid injection and script for Prednisone. I&#039;m on day 5 of the script and the rash is finally clearing. Script and Urgent care cost me $90, in addition to the money wasted on Aspercreme!""",1.0,2
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""This stuff is great. I have had a chronic cough for over a year following an esophagectomy. This is the first medication that actually works for more then a couple of hours. I can actually make it through the night without having coughing episode. As a side benefit, it tastes pretty good.""",10.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been using Tri Cyclen Lo for almost 2 years, and I have decided to switch to Nordette. I like Tri Cyclen Lo for not getting me pregnant but it gave me a few side effects that I didn&#039;t want to live with again. I had a huge decrease in sex drive, I gained 25 lbs in weight, I cried a lot for any situation, I had mood swings and my period lasted 5 -6 days and heavy with PAIN! I think the only good thing is that it cleared acne very well, my period came exactly on time and no pregnancies. I hope Nordette works better for me!""",6.0,8
Adderall,ADHD,"""Adderall has totally brought my life into focus. I started taking it about 6 months ago I&#039;m 39 now and really wish I had this medicine as a kid. In addition to ADD I had severe anxiety and depression as a child/teenager. Adderall has given me focus, lifted my general mood, taken my anxiety away and made me a productive human being. I&#039;m actually starting my own business! The only bad thing is that you really have to be careful of how much you take because it can have the opposite effect i.e. severe anxiety and no focus but if you take it the right way it will change your life! One other bad thing is the stigma surrounding the medicine and being treated like an addict by some pharmacists.""",9.0,121
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""It&#039;s alright, nothing special""",6.0,1
Hydromorphone,Chronic Pain,"""In chronic pain, since injury in 1999. Surgery did not help. Like many I was on different narcotics for years . Started Exalgo in 2012 and have found it does work. Some say it gives 24 hr relief, but I think it more of a 16-18 hr.""",7.0,55
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I took this pill within ONE HOUR of unprotected sex and just found out I&#039;m 5 weeks pregnant. CVS was out of Plan B, which is not guaranteed to work either, so I desperately settled for Aftera. Now I have to go through the emotionally devastating abortion process. Accidents happen but this pill will not protect you.""",1.0,1
Metoprolol,High Blood Pressure,"""Toprol xl  (50 mg) works great keeping my blood pressure down but gained about 20lbs and get very fatigued!  Depressing :(""",7.0,45
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Ortho Evra for 10 years...that&#039;s right...10 years!  I started when I was 17 and I&#039;ve never had a problem with it.  Periods are normal. Sometimes really bad cramps the first couple of days and maybe a headache or two.  But those are just normal PMS side effects as far as I&#039;m concerned.  I&#039;ve heard people have gained weight using Ortho Evra but I never had such issues.  And most of all, I&#039;ve never gotten pregnant. My only complaint is Ortho Evra is very expensive.  I&#039;m on an HSA now and I pay $79 per month. I wear the patch on my buttocks and I switch sides every week to avoid excess irritation.  Sometimes it gets stuck to my underwear or jeans and it&#039;s hard to find a replacement if it peels off.""",10.0,8
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""I used to live with severe panic attacks and overall always full of anxiety.This medication works so well that I feel very normal again.The nightmares, shaking, nausea, panicking, sweaty and restless feeling and anxiety all stopped.I highly recommend this medication for people who genuinely need a Benzodiazapene to regulate the central nervous system.Make sure you don&#039;t abruptly stop taking them though as you will feel extremely ill! Do keep your DR. informed of any side effects.They are pretty mild, however can cause weight gain and lower sex drive.""",9.0,54
Demerol,Light Sedation,"""My pain Doctor gives me this now along with Phenergan in I.M injection, prior to my epidural treatments, for my lower back (twisted tail bone), Bulging discs, neck epidurals, and botox for my migraines. This combination works very well for me in sedation and pain relief, so I can tolerate the epidurals. My system can&#039;t tolerate any other medicines very well, so I am thankful for Demerol, as it does not make me sick or have any hangover feeling.""",10.0,20
Viibryd,Depression,"""Just transitioned from 60mg Paxil.  Went down 15 on Paxil, up 10 on Viibryd each week for four weeks.  No brain zaps.  Take with food in the morning.  Get a sleepy reaction for about two hours after taking it.
I get vivid dreams with this med.  No nightmares so far.  No diarrhea, but I&#039;m constipated b/c I&#039;m taking 450 mg Wellbutrin :(.
I like it a lot, very optimistic.""",8.0,40
Generess Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Generess Fe for roughly 5 months and I&#039;m still experiencing bad nausea. I have also noticed weight gain (probably around 10-15 lbs within the first couple of weeks), my breasts are constantly tender and I&#039;m depressed and tired much of the time. I have an appointment to switch my birth control.""",2.0,25
Dabigatran,Deep Vein Thrombosis,"""I&#039;ve been on 2x150mg Pradaxa for about 1 year now after being on 14 mg of warfarin for a year before this. I had a DVT followed by a Protein S deficiency diagnosis.  I felt really tired/sluggish on warfarin and didn&#039;t like the inconvenience of INR testing. I feel better on Pradaxa but I am considering switching back to warfarin because I don&#039;t like the idea that there is no antidote for E.R. bleeding with Pradaxa. I work with saws all the time and this is a constant concern.""",7.0,27
Tegretol,Epilepsy,"""loose of epilepsy control""",1.0,0
Prednisone,Gouty Arthritis,"""I&#039;ve had chronic gout for about 10 years now.  I&#039;ve been to the doctor multiple times and the ER when it gets really bad.  Tried many home remedies including black tart cherry juice with no relief.  Trust me when I say this!  Prednisone is the ONLY thing that has ever helped.  I tell the doctor to not even prescribe me pain killers anymore cause it doesn&#039;t help. Prednisone is a miracle for my gout flare ups.  VERY FAST RESULTS!!!!!""",10.0,53
Effexor,Depression,"""Burned areas on the tongue with discoloration and blisters""",3.0,8
Ciprofloxacin,Prostatitis,"""No side effects, unfortunately it didn&#039;t cure my condition. Now on doxcycline, hopefully that cures this wicked infection.""",1.0,29
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""Worst experience ever! Doctor says to push through nausea...yeah not happening! Vomitting violently 20-30mins after taking one 5mg pill!! Nausea, dizziness and many other symptoms worse throughout the week. On day 6 and giving up now. Never have I been so violently sick (vomit) in my whole life! I would NOT recommend to anyone! """,1.0,63
Singulair,Asthma,"""I was started on it after the first acute sudden asthma attack of my life and the inhalers  weren&#039;t working... which landed me in the emergency room and had some continuing lung spasms in the weeks following this. Once on it,  for the first time in many years I was no longer waking up wheezing and with shortness of breath at night. It&#039;s been wonderful!  Fortunately, I have never had any of the side effects noted by others. I remember feeling early on that singulair  may have contributed to weight gain, but it was  very hard to tell as 
I was at that age - late 40s -  when this begins to happen naturally. If so, I certainly would have preferred to not to gain weight, but the benefits of having a &quot;normal&quot; life with singulair have been fantastic""",10.0,19
Levofloxacin,Sinusitis,"""My doctor always prescribes Levaquin for bad sinus infections and congestion because of my many drug allergies.  I LOVE Levaquin.  Within hours of the first dose all of the mucus in my head and/or chest starts to make a mass exodus.  At times, the volume and swiftness that it drains can choke you -- but this medicine works and it works FAST.  It&#039;s made me cough so hard I gag, but all of my coughs are super productive, if not overly so.  I recommend this to anyone wanting to get better and back in the saddle at warp speed.""",9.0,81
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was put on this about two years ago. My periods are shorter, my anxiety is gone, not as much breast pain, no headaches EVER I can&#039;t remember the last time I had one and have not gotten pregnant.

My only complain: stretch marks. I have so many stretch marks now from this birth control on my lower belly/thigh/groin/hip area. I have gained some weight (college) but my weight has always fluctuated. These stretch marks are insane. 

Otherwise, the medication is great.""",9.0,1
Saxenda,Weight Loss,"""I have tried in my life every diet plan out there. I have lost and gained over and over. My Family Physician prescribed Saxenda for me. My insurance company is paying it. My first week on it , I have lost 7 pounds. This makes me very hopeful. But you can&#039;t do it by using the drug alone. You have to reduce your caloric intake. I follow a program set up by a dietitian . I drink about 3 L of water a day. This will be a long road road for me, yet very positive!! My cravings has stopped altogether and no more late night snacking. I started to give my injections in the morning, but feeling so tired throughout the day. Now I&#039;m feeling much better giving them at night. I do feel a little bloated and have had to use a gentle laxative  for constipation.""",9.0,31
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 21, and had Nexplanon put in 7 months ago. This is the first time I&#039;ve ever been on birth control. I have gained a little bit of weight and my breasts have gotten bigger. Sometimes I am hungry all the time for days, other times I am nauseous every time I eat. I get irritated easily and more often. But the worst is the bleeding. I bled for 3 months straight after I got it. It stopped for a week and half, then bled for 3 weeks, stopped for a week, bled for two months, stopped for about a month, and now I have been bleeding for more than 2 weeks. It&#039;s never been spotting, it&#039;s a full-on period all the time. As convenient and effective as it is, I cannot handle the constant heavy bleeding. I am considering getting it removed.""",7.0,19
Epiduo,Acne,"""I have had acne since I was 12 (I&#039;m 18 now) but around one year ago my acne turned from mild to medium/severe. After using it for almost a year it has almost completely cleared up my skin! I honestly can&#039;t believe how good the results are. I still get the occasional break out here and there but my skin is definitely much better than what I started out with. Only thing I&#039;d have to say is that it dries out your skin and can burn if you put on too much but other than that I highly recommend (:""",9.0,0
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""I suffer from anxiety, low mood, and Cardiophobia. I started on Citalopram which affected my heart (palpitationss, racing, etc.) and so stopped taking it. Next in line was Sertraline. Although this medicine had no side-effects, neither did it help my anxiety. I am now on Mirtazapine 15mg nightly. 1st tab I felt like a zombie with bad headache but anxiety symptoms disappeared like magic. 2nd tab I started to feel the palpitations creeping slowly back and just prayed that it was due to the anxiety, although I felt much better. Took 3rd tab tonight and the palpitations are definitely back with a vengeance, I feel really groggy and clumsy. I hope the palpitations will decrease over time as this medicine is great for anxiety although no point taking them if they make heart-related anxiety worse.""",5.0,35
Mirvaso,Rosacea,"""This cream is absolutely horrible. I will admit the cream initially does what is says it will do, gets rid of the redness. However this is completely temporary, around 6 hours in my experience. What comes afterward is a serious rebound. I spent the day outside in the cold weather (normally a trigger for me, which would normally warrant redness) and when I came back in around 6 hours later my face has never felt hotter in my life. My skin burned and was unbelievably deep red, it looked as if I had held my face up against a fire. This lasted around 2-3 hours. I used it once more thinking my skin needed to get used to it and the results were even worse. I threw away all of my samples after 2 days.""",1.0,16
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had my daughter in March 2015 and I&#039;ve had the nexplanon for about a month now and so far I love it. The first few days were rough, my arm would feel like the muscle strength would randomly disappear sometimes and there was a day where I had a few hours of morning sickness like nausea. Neither of those side effects have lasted, and I am back to feeling like myself and have actually lost weight! I&#039;ve gone from 149 to 129 in a month! I haven&#039;t had any signs of a period yet which is great for me because my periods are terrible. The only other strange symptom has been two cystic acne like pimples at my hair line that wouldn&#039;t go away but I just checked and those have disappeared so I am VERY HAPPY with my decision to get the nexplanon!""",7.0,8
Acetaminophen / propoxyphene,Pain,"""My 91 year old aunt was extremely hyper and hallucinated, after just 1 dose.  She was up every 10-15 minutes and didn&#039;t sleep for about 40 hours.  She had 5 broken ribs and didn&#039;t feel any pain while on the pills, but was in more pain after wards because of all the activity (bending, stooping and trying to lift things). """,10.0,9
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have been on this medication for four months and hit 40 pounds loss this morning. I can&#039;t believe how well this works! I was a very compulsive eater. Eating fast food and snacking was a daily occurrence. This medication has completely taken away the compulsive behavior. I used to binge eat and say to myself &quot; okay this is the last time. Tomorrow, I&#039;m gonna make some changes&quot;. And those changes never happened. Or if they did, I would last a week or so and then have a &quot;cheat day&quot; and never recover from it. This medication has made it possible to stay on track for a long period of time. I eat well, count every calorie, exercise, and have not felt the desire for a cheat day once. French fries still look good but my brain is able to say no now""",10.0,55
Levora,Birth Control,"""I waited 1 month to write this review. Hopefully things will stay the same. First of all, I read quite a few reviews before I took this pill. Let me tell you, I was terrified. I paid more attention to the bad reviews because with my luck I would suffer from every bad side effect of this pill. My main concern was weight gain and mood swings. I broke out but took control of it by going on proactive. It&#039;s working but I have to make sure to wash morning and night. No falling asleep will make up. My breasts were tender for the first couple of weeks, actually, it was quite painful. No weight gain. My appetite has actually decreased. I had bad PMS episodes and that&#039;s when I gained weight. This pill seems to help with that. Overall, I am happy.""",8.0,22
Allopurinol,Gout,"""3 years - no attacks or side effects. Am now having one - forgot how bad they are. Going to watch diet closer. Overall good medicine - take 300 mg/day.
I&#039;m 50 yrs old.""",9.0,53
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Bydurion, one shot a week, for 12 weeks. All seemed to be going well until the past two weeks when I have experienced sulfa burps (rotten egg smell, gas, and diarrhea. I never know when it will hit. It usually lasts two or three days, (and nights so I&#039;m lacking sleep) then I have a few good days before it starts all over again. I have lost some weight and my blood sugars are down, sometimes too low. But, I am wondering if these bouts of burps, gas and diarrhea are worth it.""",6.0,17
Tapentadol,Pain,"""I have OA in my knees and muscular joint pain.  I took Oxycodone for several years.  I have a T11/12 herniation and 2 lumber bulges.  The spinal issues cause my feet to burn after lying in bed for a couple hours which lead to many sleepless nights.  I was prescribed Gabapentin.  It was 90% efficient in blocking the neuropathy but caused horrible cognitive side effects.  I asked the doctor to let me try Nucynta.  Not only did it work better than the oxy on my OA and such, it was nearly as effective as the gabapentin for nerve pain.  I take Nucynta ER 50 twice daily and Nucynta IR 50 once daily if needed.  The Nucynta causes no euphoria as with the oxycodone.  I sleep 8 hours a night and no burning sensation in my feet.""",9.0,49
Sominex,Insomnia,"""I take it 3 or 4 times a week and it works well. Full night&#039;s sleep. A little drowsy when I wake up but it passes after my morning coffee. I love it.""",10.0,27
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I was a smoker for 17 years... I quit when I was pregnant with my two children, however I couldn&#039;t quit entirely.  I started Chantix when I knew it was time. I used it the first week as directed, and as the second week came and went, I realized I was forgetting to take the medication. I was also not smoking. So, I only used the medicine for two weeks. Last month was my 5 year anniversary of non-smoking. I love it!""",10.0,45
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I was just recently prescribed Ambien for insomnia and pain medicines for the almost fatal gunshot wound that almost took my life almost 2 years ago. I used to be a law enforcement officer and now I can&#039;t work anymore because of the injury. I just bought a brand new Charger with a hemi and I took a Ambien before I took a shower and my family told me that I tried to get in my car and take off! So please be careful when you take them.""",8.0,24
Lyrica,Neuropathic Pain,"""Have been on Lyrica for six months now for lower back pain. At first, 2x25mg per day. With doc&#039;s approval moved to 1x25mg per day. Now, 1x75mg, three times per week. 
The effect has been enormous. Pain gone.
Thanks to Australian health system, costs are about $6/month""",10.0,49
Yaz,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 32 and never took any birth control pills.  I was on the fence taking Yaz due to negative responses.  I love this birth control and glad I took it.  I only experienced light bleeding during the 1st month of taking pill. When I finished the 1st pack the bleeding stopped.  I noticed I was emotional when I took the first placebo pill but when I took the 2nd I was back to normal.  My doctor put me on the pill due to irregular periods and when they came on they would be extremely heavy. I missed work some days due to this.  Well when I got my period with taking Yaz it came on when taking the placebo pills and was light, NO CRAMPS, very short.  My skin looks great, I wake up happy as can be, no emotional issues, sex drive up.""",9.0,59
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""After years of having my periods every 2 1/2 weeks i decided to try the Mirena as a last option. I&#039;ve had it in for 6 months. Its so great not to be bleeding all the time but I&#039;m not sure if its the Mirena but i have gained weight and i continue to gain it and its freaking me out. I&#039;ve been exercising and eating really well but I&#039;ve slowly crept from a size AUS 14 up and up.  I actually probably eat less than before the Mirena. Going to the dr to suss it out. Its not just the weight gain though. My hair has thinned dramatically. Next step hysterectomy.""",7.0,14
Stendra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Love this new pill!  Less side effects than Viagra and Cialis, last twice as long as Viagra and start in as little as 15 minutes.  I&#039;ve used Viagra as well as Cialis and Stendra is better in all aspects hands down!""",10.0,86
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Hi Everyone, 
I am a 22 yr old female and I have been on 10mg of lexapro for 2 weeks now and I thought I&#039;d share my experience although  everyone will react to medication differently. The first three days were awful. Nauseous to the point where I could barely move, terrible headaches, incredible hunger, yawning constantly and waking up all through out the night. On the 4th day most the side effects just stopped. Mostly the headaches and nauseous feeling. You really have to push through the initial side effects. All the racing thoughts immediately stopped, I am so much more calm, no more mood swings, social situations no longer bother me, I am just generally happier. I will also mention that I had none of the sexual side effects.""",8.0,71
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 19 years old an have been on Jolessa for a little over seven months now. I have had no problems with this contraceptive, except for the obvious when being on an antibiotic I had spotting. I have always had headaches and migraines growing up which is also a side effect to this contraceptive, they go away easily if I just drink plenty of water when I take the pill. I get most of the side effects which are exactly like my usual period symptoms and they only happen the week before or week during my period. Which is exactly how it was before I was on Jolessa. I was put on this because of over heating, severe cramps, heavy bleeding and shaking from my periods. I have none of these side effects except heavy bleeding, other than that all good""",10.0,4
Epiduo,Acne,"""I have been using Epiduo for a month now and have had acne for a few years. It is great at getting rid of the acne but the side effects are bad on me. It made my eye swell up and go red and cause major irritation. When I go back to my dermatologist I will ask to be put on something else.""",3.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on NuvaRing for almost a year. At first I loved it because of the lack of pills/having to remember everyday. My boyfriend said he could feel it, but it wasn&#039;t a big deal. A few months go by, and he notices a slight cut on his penis. He said it hurt, but only a little. We kept having sex but much less often. Now it&#039;s progressed to the point where it hurts all the time especially when he gets hard. I am switching to an IUD ASAP. I would highly recommend NuvaRing if you do not have a monogamous parter, because I had absolutely no other side effects. However, if you&#039;re in a committed relationship, please save your parter this pain!!!""",5.0,2
Rogaine Men's Extra Strength,,"""After three days use I started having large red bumps on the back of my hair line and on my neck. Also chest pain the three nights. I stopped using it then, hopefully it 
will be corrected in a few days. """,1.0,31
Vicodin,Back Pain,"""I fell flat on my back and have been using this for 2 months.  It works but really wakes me up! I need something else that makes me a little more sleepy.  """,9.0,29
Relafen,Sciatica,"""I have not experienced any side effects whatsoever.  I take 1500 mgs every night after supper.  I went from not sleeping due to pain in my right leg to sleeping the whole night through.  Also, I had become so stiff it was hard getting up and down out of chairs and out of the car.  With this medicine, I am up and down like a normal 40 year old, rather than an 80 year old.  I am so very grateful for this medicine.""",10.0,62
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 25 and never had any children. I&#039;ve been on the pill and had Nexplanon in the past. 
I had it inserted 3 days ago. I&#039;m not going to lie, it is no fun at all. My doctor gave me a shot of what she described as &quot;local Motrin&quot; a half hour before. After it was over my blood pressure dropped and I threw up twice. I generally have bad reactions to all things medical and have been known to vomit for regular blood tests. I had mild cramping the rest of the afternoon, but nothing crazy. The next day I could only barely feel it was there and today I really can&#039;t feel it. I bled a little the day of, but that stopped on day 2 as well. I can&#039;t speak to how my period will be, but so far so good. Don&#039;t be scared! I would totally do it again.""",9.0,4
Polyethylene glycol 3350,Constipation,"""I started a new medication that made me extremely constipated, I could only go to the bathroom if I drank coffee. I decided to try this after not having a BM for 2 days and it did nothing. I tried it again the next morning and still nothing. On the 3rd day I bought the Dulcolax pink pills and took 2 (supposed to work in 6-12 hours)... 12 hours later and still nothing. At this point my stomach is so bloated and hurts pretty bad. I go by the store and get a glycerin suppository and that did the trick after about 30 seconds. I think I was just so backed up that nothing was working. After the first BM (it wasn&#039;t much) all of those laxatives started kicking in and giving me horrible cramps for 30 or so minutes. Finally emptied everything out.""",3.0,17
Trazodone,Depression,"""Makes me sweat at night tons but get a full 8 hours sleep now.  
Dry mouth. That&#039;s it.""",7.0,97
Eflornithine,Hirsutism,"""I&#039;ve been using this for over three months now, and I&#039;m delighted with it.  I&#039;ve tried almost everything else on the market during the last 30 years, none of which have worked as well as this.  After two weeks I was ready to be disappointed but it gradually started to work.  Yes, it&#039;s expensive (a tube lasts about 9 weeks), but it&#039;s worth every penny to see the hair growth almost disappear.  I still have to use a no-no (hair removal system) once a week and occasionally the tweezers, but the difference is remarkable.  To feel a smooth chin and upper lip is just great!""",9.0,0
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I have been on Trazadone for 4 years almost 5. I have had depression for that long too. I started taking it because I would only sleep for 3-5 hours and wake up and my mind would not &quot;shut off&quot; for me to return to sleep. This has been a life saver for me. I have never had any problems with it. It helps me sleep consistently throughout the night. I know that this drug works because if I forget to take it I am awake in 3 hours. And the nice thing is I can just pop one in and fall asleep for another couple hours and have no drowsiness or grogginess when having to wake up for school or work.""",10.0,73
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""Today was the first day of taking the drug. It started to kick in about an hour after taking it. It seemed to do a good job of lowering my BP... however, as many of the comments above it makes you feel zombie-like. When I attempted to go to sleep I laid in bed for 8 hours straight without ever falling asleep. There was one moment when I almost fell asleep, however, I ended up jumping up and gasping for air... I do believe I will not be taking this drug the next day.. or ever again! Based on my normal sleep, I would&#039;ve passed out within the first 1-2 hours of trying to sleep and this drug just kept my minding going all night long. This is based on a 5mg dose. My blood pressure the day I went to the doctor was 150/120. Good Luck All...""",2.0,46
Acetaminophen / phenylephrine,Not Listed / Othe,"""The absolute only sinus headache medicine that is guaranteed to work on my sinus headaches every single time.""",10.0,0
Nortrel 1 / 35,Birth Control,"""This birth control was AWFUL for me. Like many others on here, I was switched from Necon 1/35 that I was on for a year and a half and was working wonderfully for me. The first few months I was taking this I noticed my periods were incredibly heavy and my cramps were debilitating. My mood swings became so severe and every month I would have incredible nausea the week before and after my period, yet I managed to gain about 5 pounds despite not having an appetite. I decided to stay on it for a few months to see if the symptoms would straighten themselves out. Now, 6 months in, I&#039;m experiencing MASSIVE hair loss. I&#039;m talking 6-8 thick handfuls a day. I&#039;ve lost about 1/2 of my hair thickness/volume. Switched to OrthotricyclenLo. Hoping this works""",1.0,1
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have been taking the medicine for 10 days. I&#039;m now up to 2 pills a day one in am and 1 pm.  I don&#039;t see much difference yet.  The only good thing is that I&#039;m not drinking cocktails so it saves calories. I hope the next 2 weeks get better with full dose""",6.0,17
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""First few months was great! No bleeding, no worries, just safe sex... Then I took my third shot... I started spotting then I was just like a regular period every single day! My vagina smelled no matter how much I washed up, sex was always a mess to clean up, and really the sight of blood from down there is absolutely disgusting! My sisters told me I could become anaemic due to the blood loss and iron decrease in my body! Sure I feel fine despite the fact that I&#039;m always bleeding but in the long run it wasn&#039;t helping me and being a vegetarian didn&#039;t make it any better! Anyways I&#039;m deciding to switch to the pill I&#039;m not sure how this is gonna work... Don&#039;t know if the bleeding will stop.. I just hope I won&#039;t be bleeding everyday!""",4.0,5
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the Implanon in since October 07 - brilliant. For the first 6 months I had bleeding/spotting. For the second 6 months, I got my period for 2-3 days every 2-3 weeks. However since January 09, no period at all (whoppee!). I actually lost 4-5 pounds after getting it in due to the constant bleeding. My libido has fluctuated a bit every now and then (very very high just after I got it put in, and somewhat lower at the moment).  I have several friends who also got it inserted: 3 had similar experiences to me, another had it removed due to anxiety/ depression (but bear in mind she was only 16 at the time which I think would be a bit young to get it!), and another had it removed due to bad acne. Everybody&#039;s different, it&#039;s worked for me though.""",10.0,10
Clonidine,Perimenopausal Symptoms,"""I didn&#039;t expect it to work, but Clonidine does seem to reduce hot flashes. I actually find I just feel sort of hot all the time, but don&#039;t seem to break into sweats that often. After a month trying this I actually feel a lot cooler!""",8.0,24
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""If you are not allergic to sensitive to Sulfa drugs, this one is amiracle for UTI&#039;s.Since having a hysterectomy in 2004 I have become prone to UTI&#039;s unfourtanatly, But at the first sign of one, If I start The Bactrim DS, I am free of synptoms within 12 to 24 hours.It is very important however to finish ALL of the medication, don&#039;t stop just cause the symptoms go away.And for relief symptoms until the medication starts working, I highly recommend OTC Uristat""",10.0,9
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""This medication was okay, I guess. It made me have spotting constantly, so I had to go off it pretty quickly. Not the best choice for me.""",2.0,8
Mometasone,Psoriasis,"""After applying for about 3 days, almost all of the spots on my torso and back were almost gone....huge relief after progressively worsening lesion size and feeling like a monster!  The psoriasis behind my ears is also GONE, and the skin smooth.  Almost seems miraculous - the skin looks practically normal, with no thinning or side effects so far.  
After reading the other reviews, would really like to try the scalp lotion too!  
It&#039;s been years and years since last going to a dermatologist or trying a medicated cream, and the return to NORMAL skin tone is delightful.  Especially with a wedding in 3 months! """,10.0,35
Saxenda,Obesity,"""Too many side effects only 2nd week but no energy major pain in lower stomach pains is it worth it! Not sure""",5.0,9
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This is my first colonoscopy can&#039;t thank my  Dr. enough!! """,10.0,4
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""After trying a few medications my psychiatrist put me on Paxil. I felt like it DID help with my anxiety and depression but that came with a price -- drowsiness, huge loss of libido, and horrible withdrawal symptoms. I was always lethargic and never wanted to go out and do anything, but I felt less anxiety and depression. I would literally go 7  days without sex (with my partner of 3 years) because I just didn&#039;t feel like it and I could definitely feel the negative toll it was taking on our relationship but luckily he stuck with me. After getting fed up with the intense side effects, I quit cold turkey -- huuuuge mistake. I felt like I had the flu and the brain zaps were never ending.""",6.0,61
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""Okay I&#039;ve been getting recurring bv especially when I have unprotected sex with my same partner I don&#039;t know why it keeps coming back and it&#039;s nasty and embarrassing it&#039;s ruining my sex life .. I&#039;ve been on these stupid antibiotics for like 3 months .. first dose was 7 days then the second and third dose 14 damn days and now the smell is just getting worse and I don&#039;t know what to do.. I don&#039;t get no side affects like headaches etc just brown urine And the metal taste ..""",4.0,5
TriNessa,Acne,"""I requested Ortho tri cyclen but my pharmacy gave me this since my insurance did not cover ortho tri cyclen. Anyway I went ahead and took this. It works as a contraceptive perfectly but this caused me horrible acne like I&#039;ve never experienced in my life. Seriously, at first it was small bumps on my cheek but within an week they bursted into very irritated, red, sore, itchy pimples. I had only ever had like 2 pimples at a time on my face but this medication made me have more than 20 on one cheek and more than 30 on the other.. This pill obviously didn&#039;t work out for me. It may help for others in regards to acne but my experience was so bad I finished my 3rd months pack and stopped taking it.""",6.0,3
Metformin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""This medicine caused erectile dysfunction and causes weight gain and sluggishness!""",3.0,68
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I will say that the shorter and lighter periods were great; and with my insurance, it was $45 for a 3-month supply.  However, since I started taking it two months ago, I&#039;ve gained almost 10lbs, have been nauseous, dizzy, feverish, cranky and have had breast tenderness and insomnia.  Two months of feeling pregnant and sick and I called my doctor to put me on something else. Glad it worked for others... wish it had worked for me too.""",2.0,30
Meloxicam,ibromyalgia,"""I have been on Mobic since 2000.  I have asked about new medications (which we now have 2 new came out in 2009) but the side effects is a real concern for me.

I have not had a good experience with Mobic.  It does get me through the day but my pain increases every month.  I am at the point now that it is really affecting my personal life with my husband and he really does not understand the extent of the pain.

I need a drug without harmful side effects.  I want to protect my liver as much as possible.  Please come up with a drug for fibromyalgia.  I would hate to know that I have to live on pain pills the rest of my life.""",2.0,72
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I just have to say I love Nuvaring! I used to be on the pill and it was a huge hassle for me (I always forgot to take it) and I had a long list of negative side effects (weight gain, upset stomach and headaches). I haven&#039;t had any of these problems with Nuvaring, the only thing I have against it is my skin seems to be a little more prone to breaking out when I&#039;m on it. However I will take that over the 15  pounds I gained while on the pill. I&#039;ve been on Nuvaring over a year now and I don&#039;t plan on switching anytime soon!""",9.0,2
Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir,HIV Infection,"""I start taking Complera one month ago. My virus was 1142 in my blood and my T cells was 430 units. At the first week of taking Complera I had side effect but not serious like - diarrhea, I could not sleep good, I feel dizzy, headache, I lost appetite. And the most important I make a lot of gas but after a month I visit my doctor to check if the Complera is working to me and the result was amazing. The doctor explain to me that the virus in my body in now under 12 (undetectable) and the T cells are up to 660. I&#039;m taking Complera everyday between 8 to 10 pm, after dinner.""",10.0,24
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""I found this to work fairly well, but wake up with a headache next morn. I know its the Tiz. because I never get headaches and it happens every time I take one.""",6.0,26
Propranolol,Pe,"""Controls the anxiety but side  effect causes erectile dysfunction.""",3.0,44
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I never write on these things, but there are so many horror stories I felt like I needed to.  I had my Nexplanon inserted on February 5 2013. So far it has been great! It went in on the 4th day of my period, light to begin with...my period stopped completely the next day. And I haven&#039;t had one since! The insertion was extremely easy, but I did have a nasty bruise for about 2-3 weeks.  Now it&#039;s fine. I did have a little body acne too but I think that was because I totally stopped birth control for a few months, before this my body wasn&#039;t used to it.  I researched this and was terrified because I thought I was going to gain 80 lbs and bleed for weeks straight but it has been nothing but easy!""",10.0,62
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m getting married and was prescribed Sprintec as a form of birth control.  The side effects seem to run the gamut from &quot;it gave me terrific mood swings!&quot; to &quot;I was so sick!&quot;  I seem to be fortunate in that I experienced absolutely no negative side effects.  My sex drive has increased slightly, but otherwise my body tolerates it extremely well.""",10.0,23
Methylprednisolone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""Last month I was given this med by the orthopedic for a &quot;pinched nerve&quot; from my neck to shoulder down arm which was very painful.  I took a double dose pak, 42 pills total.  I had never took steroids before.  Day 2, I immediately felt better.  Great!  By day 12, the last day of this regimen, I was sooo tired, bloated from lots of gas, but pain was 90 percent better.  The days following, I got so weak and just wanted to sleep all the time.  Good thing I am retired.  It&#039;s been 3 weeks since I stopped.  The pain is back full force, my legs are swollen from water retention, and I&#039;m full of gas.  Pills were good for a short time, but now I am back to square one.  Had 2 MRI&#039;s yesterday, and will see the doctor in 4 days.  Won&#039;t take these again.""",8.0,42
Gabapentin,Hot Flashes,"""20 years ago I was experiencing 33 hot flushes (I&#039;m British!) in 24 hours, this had gone on for about five years.  Nothing worked for me.  I read an article on trials that had taken place in the US, took it to my doctor and we started me on Gabapentin.  Well, it was a godsend.  I&#039;m not at the top of the dosage level and so I have some minor &#039;warm&#039; periods but nothing I can&#039;t cope with.  After that my doctor put all her ladies on it who were having a bad time.  I&#039;d recommend it to anyone.

No cost to me because we have the National Health Service in this coutnry.""",10.0,53
Aripiprazole,Depression,"""I took Abilify with Celexa for one night. It seemed to work pretty well as soon as I took it. However, only three hours later, I was sitting on the couch when suddenly my arm lifted up and flung itself over the arm rest. I didn&#039;t even feel a muscle twitch. I wouldn&#039;t have even known had I not seen it move and felt it flop against the rest. It was bizarre. Two other incidents happened that same night, so I called my doctor in a panic who told me not to take the next dose. They took me off it immediately.

It allowed me to feel more relaxed. However, the side effect was so bad I couldn&#039;t even attempt to do a month of treatment without possibly injuring myself.""",3.0,61
Valium,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve suffered from debilitating headaches always beginning in my lower neck from tension. Often these headaches about twice a month would morph into full blown migraines lasting 1 to 2 days. 5mg of Valium relaxes my neck muscles with an aspirin and I&#039;m good to go and have my life back.
The migraine meds caused terrible side effects.""",10.0,55
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Initially medication was very helpful, but the longer I&#039;m on it the less it helps. Now experiencing more day time sleepiness and I&#039;m not able to stay asleep at night. Some nights it seems to help a lot, and then other nights nothing it doesn&#039;t seem to help at all. Getting harder and harder to rest and feel rested. Going to my doctor within the next 2 weeks to discuss different medication. RLS is very frustrating.""",7.0,27
Copper,Birth Control,"""I had the IUD put in last week. Based on what my doctor said and what I read online, I expected it to be a quick and easy 5 minute procedure, so I booked the appointment in the middle of my work day. To my surprise, the pain was so unbearable and I wasn&#039;t able to return to work after having the IUD put in. (I have high-tolerance with pain). During the procedure I was crying hysterically in pain. After the procedure, I couldn&#039;t get up off the table. I couldn&#039;t walk. When the doctor handed me Advil, I looked at the expiration date and my mind was so taken over by the pain and out of place, I couldn&#039;t  remember what year it was!! The cramps felt like hell on earth. Definitely the worst pain of my life. (Note: I have not yet given birth.)""",9.0,4
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""After reading reviews about it I was very skeptical. I noticed the YI about a few days ago. I decided to go with the ONE day because I felt like it&#039;ll be a faster process. I inserted the ovule and it felt weird. It was slightly uncomfortable and I had to lay down because I felt like it was coming out. (It wasn&#039;t by the way, it just felt that way.) So I went to bed and was scared I was going to wake up screaming. But nope, I woke up no pain no nothing. I feel a lot better down there. Thank you Monistat 1.""",8.0,6
Cipro,Diverticulitis,"""Cleared up but terrible taste in mouth...but better than alternative.""",8.0,53
Tri-Previfem,Birth Control,"""Best birth control out there in my opinion. I have been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend for almost 2 years on this pill and it is very effective in keeping you from getting pregnant. Never had any negative side effects, didn&#039;t gain any weight. The only thing is my boobs grew from a C to a DD, but that&#039;s a good thing for me lol. Highly recommend this birth control!""",10.0,12
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""This is my third month on NuvaRing and first time ever being in birth control and haven&rsquo;t had any major side effects. The first month I felt slightly nauseous the second and third day of being on the ring. Other than that it&rsquo;s been great! I take the ring out and two days later I have my period. No spotting or breast tenderness. So far I&rsquo;ve had a great experience.""",10.0,0
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""I&#039;ve been on Savella for a little over 2 months now after 3 years on Cymbalta for fibromyalgia.  My doctor kept me on my full dose of Cymbalta until I have finished the 2 week pack and another week on 50mg 2xs per day then she suggested I do 1 Cymbalta pill every other day for 10 days then stop.  I just stopped cold turkey to be done with it, no point in dragging out the side effects of coming off the Cymbalta any longer than necessary.  I love Savella, for the first time in my 31 years of life I feel normal. Suffered from hot flashes and some headaches and I&#039;m having some trouble dealing with experiencing emotions again after being neutral for years but everything is working out great.  Savella honestly gave me my life back.""",10.0,64
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""Would have been good for just depression, but I am suffering from anxiety too, and that seemed to get worse.  So overall, didn&#039;t help.  Might be good for just depression though.""",5.0,13
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Migraine,"""I love this stuff. I get really bad anxiety when I&#039;m around people and that anxiety turns into migraines when they&#039;re people I don&#039;t like. On those days I&#039;m glad I have this stuff. I always keep a bottle near.""",10.0,5
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the Implanon a month ago and have felt kind of weird. I&#039;ve been on my period for two weeks pretty heavily. I know I need time to adjust to it but I don&#039;t like how crazy my mood swings have been! I do have a sense of relief knowing I won&#039;t get pregnant and maybe in the end this will all work out.""",5.0,0
Adalimumab,Crohn's Disease,"""This drug not only did not help reduce any symptoms of my Crohn&#039;s Disease, but it also caused severe issues. Though I maintained a healthy diet &amp; stayed moderately active, I gained 15 pounds in a short amount of time on this drug. I also experienced hair loss. The most serious issue, however, is that I contracted multiple infections while on this drug. The first was a sinus infection that lasted more than two weeks. After this was over my doctor advised me to resume the Humira, and shortly afterwards, I ended up with severe sepsis that, according to several of the doctors in the hospital, probably would not have happened had I not been on Humira. I would never recommend this drug to anyone. It&#039;s not worth risking your life.""",1.0,7
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Have had mine for a month with zero complaints. All I can say is don&#039;t let the reviews scare you, discuss all options with your doctor. I had made my appointment and then read reviews and freaked out. Went in, discussed my fears with my doctor, and she thought I would do fine on this birth control. I live an active lifestyle and had been on the pill for 4  years. So far no period, small spotting, no weight gain, no emotional changes, or any other concerns. I&#039;m still keeping track of my weight and any other changes, but so far so good. Just discuss with your doctor and choose what&#039;s right for you!""",9.0,13
Copper,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve now had the IUD for over two weeks and I have to say so far so good bar cramps that come and go. Sex feels somewhat normal again, except for vaginal dryness. Maybe not an effect of the IUD. But apart from the cramps and discharge, it&#039;s been great. I&#039;ll update in another 2 weeks to let you know I&#039;m not pregnant. But yes, 100% recommend """,9.0,0
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been in and out of mental health clinics for a long time..just trying to find something to slow my racing thoughts and make me feel like life is bearable. I&#039;ve taken benzodiazepines..only to become drug seeking and take too many and need early refils, thereby being forced by prescriber to wean off. Done SSRI&#039;s with no effect whatsoever. Remeron made me gain 40 pounds in like 2 months time and didn&#039;t help me sleep. Marijuana made me paranoid. I just started some new therapy and was diagnosed with bipolar 2 and post traumatic stress disorder. She gave me Seroquel XR and my mind is calm and I sleep good on it. I&#039;m still on a pretty low dose..going up to 100mg tonight and then 150mg on 2 days. Just hope I don&#039;t gain weight but so far I feel productive and my mind is quiet.""",8.0,47
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Could get erection, but not always very hard and didn&#039;t always last long enough.. 20mg gave me firmness and lasts long.

Stuffiness (that night) and slight headache(next morning).""",8.0,38
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I suffer from PTSD from my military experiences. I am in my early 40&#039;s female. I to find that 25 mg works for me. Any thing more and I have several side effects. Seriously, I am told it isn&#039;t much. it seems to be just enough. Without it I am grumpy and a bit mean, negative in my head and really anxious around crowds. With it I am normal, nice, funny, easy going, and my head is still clear because of the low dose.""",10.0,65
Venlafaxine,Migraine,"""I was aware of the side affects, however, when you have 15 years of constant pain you will try anything! I have recently started Botox for my migraines my Neurosurgeon had said last year that he was going to take me off the medicine. By reading the reviews, I know brain zaps and other conditions would be a struggle. I was only taking 150mg in the morning of Effexor. I just started taking 1 in the morning and I&#039;ve done fine since. One day I did forget to take the 1 dose and by 8pm I was feeling brain zaps. So I looked up other reviews and they stated to take a xanax in place. I&#039;m going to alternate 75mg one day and xanax the other. Eventually the side affects will go away. Be careful getting off this medicine! It works, but is hell lol""",5.0,1
Citalopram,Panic Disorde,"""I was given this medicine for panic disorder to ween me off Xanax. It&#039;s working great and I only have to take it once a day. I&#039;ve gone from 3 Xanax a day to 1 every 2 days (unless the sleeping medication does not work), then I&#039;m more likely to panic because of the sleeplessness.""",9.0,17
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""It has been 1 year and I&#039;m still suffering from the side effects of this awful medicine. I was put on this because of severe migraines that was shutting down the left side of my body top to bottom. I was only taking 1/2 a pill for 2 weeks which in turn gave me kidney stones. The stones in turn tore my ureter so now I have had 1 blockage from scar tissue and the scar tissue is growing back again. My Ureter has narrowed and now going through all the blood work to see how much my kidney is damaged and different procedures for my tube. I take no meds for migraines now I have been seeing an acupuncturist. As far as migraines I have none as long as I have acupuncture.""",1.0,22
Acetaminophen,Pain,"""Help&rsquo;s some but, not much.""",6.0,5
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I am 24 yrs old and I have been on Loestrin 24 Fe for 6 yrs now and I love it. I have had zero weight gain and no complaints other than the price. It is important to remember that everyone is different and as such may not have the same experiences with medications. I have had a GREAT experience with this medication! I have not become pregnant, have very light, short periods, and very little cramps. I take it as directed per the package insert directions and have had great results.""",10.0,1
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""Hi, all ckecking in again after 4 weeks on harvoni, I&#039;m feeling pretty good. Some days I  feel really tied and some days I  just feel odd, but feel ok.
Had blood tests and my alts are on the lower side of normal and I&#039;m  happy about that. Viral load results not in yet, but I&#039;ll  let you know as soon as I  have them.
So far so good 8 weeks to go""",8.0,24
Paroxetine,Depression,"""Paxil CR has been the most effective treatment of both my anxiety disorder and depession. Lexapro just made me much much worse - suicidal in fact with chest pain and edema. I have found I am alert and well balanced on Paxil CR w/out the side effects some encounter. 100% happy to be back on it.""",9.0,54
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex Nov 28. I took the pill 12 hours later. I was just sleepy. No pain for me. I had my period before was Nov 23 so I had to wait. My period was 5 days late so I took pregnancy tests and they came out negative. 10 days late and I finally got my period!""",10.0,30
Oxycodone,Pain,"""15mg IR 4 times a day, need knee surgery and can&#039;t afford it, this medicine has given me my way of life back.""",10.0,83
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""Not bad. forgot the crystal light, and after i started 2nd dose (and it was clearly working by then), i went to a close store to look for it because i was gagging on the taste! No luck. Use a straw and dont breath in when drining if this is you!  Almost skipped the 2nd dose because the nurse said 2nd dose in the am. Thankfully i looked at the paper for prep and it said 1st@6p &amp; 2nd @ 8p both night b4.  Saw this at 9:30p so i think I am good.  I did notice most of you are further apart on dosing.  Hope all good.   It is amost clear tho...some yellow, but it may be the lemon jello i had for breakfast, lunch, &amp; dinner.   No side effects but im 42..not sure if that makes a diff:).""",9.0,22
Vienva,Birth Control,"""I actually love Vienva, I&#039;m only on it to prevent pregnancy which it&#039;s doing a great job so far. My appetite stayed the same, I didn&#039;t experience any nausea, headaches cramps or anything like that. I didn&#039;t bloat either. My boobs grew which just was a little sore which didn&#039;t bother me. Different pills have different affects on people. 
I hated Sprintec, Aviana, Ortho Evra""",9.0,2
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""My doctor prescribed me this medication for BV (first time having it) 2 x tablets a day, I&#039;m only on day 3 (2 days to go) and I can already notice a difference no more smell and I just feel fresher down there. The tablets are disgusting! The metallic taste was a first for me today but have been feeling a bit odd. Nausea hasn&#039;t been too much of a problem but it seems I&#039;ve been going to the toilet a lot.""",10.0,5
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""I have systemic hyperhidrosis.  This is great for my underarms and works well but can really irritate my skin, especially if I have shaved in the last few days.  I wish I could use this for the rest of my hyperhidrosis because it works better than the systemic medications and no weird side effects, but obviously that just isn&#039;t practical.""",8.0,0
Thyroid desiccated,Underactive Thyroid,"""I took Armour for 12 years and it worked great.  Then they pulled it off the market for several years to reformulate it.  

It costs about 4 times as much and doesn&#039;t work for me at all.  Hair loss and makes me extremely agitated.

I switched to Nature Throid but now Express Scripts is out of that.  I am hoping NP Thyroid works.

Maybe Big Pharma be taken down by good government regulations so they can&#039;t  make all the rules for those of us who need medication.""",2.0,5
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""Well my diagnosis is hard to explain... The doctor says that I&#039;m bipolar but in all actuality I&#039;m on a bad high.  I&#039;m always extremely hyper (or anxious) but have all the symptoms of depression! I have  lack of concentration and I am not able to keep things in my head straight,  like starting one thing before finishing the other.  I am now on day 12 of 20mg and almost instantly I could tell a difference when I started talking it. But mind you  I&#039;m also on deprekote and at the same time he upped that dosage by 500mg!  But I&#039;m so much calmer now and I am feeling so much better. And I&#039;m in this for the long haul. The side affects were very minimal for me, out of 12 days just two days my stomach has hurt but the others I really felt very full .""",9.0,49
Pregabalin,Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome,"""Lyrica was the first medication that helped with the nerve pains.  It calmed down some of the burning in my toes, especially.  It also gave me some hope in addition to pain relief.""",7.0,7
Soma Compound,Muscle Spasm,"""I have three herniated disc&#039;s and found Soma to work extremely well. I have tried many other muscle relaxers and found this to work the best!""",10.0,15
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 22 and weigh 110 lbs. my dosage for juleber was 0.15. I didn&#039;t ever get pregnant on juleber or get acne or weight gain. The only negative thing that happened was I was extremely moody. The week before my period I was extremely emotional and during my period I was also really emotional. Other than that it was a good bc""",10.0,0
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I started taking Celexa for anxiety and bad stress. My BP was rising very high and couldn&#039;t sleep much. I&#039;m now only on my 7 dose of 10 mg and I feel tired but I&#039;m giving this new med time to work. It took me 6 months to safely get off of xanax my doc put me on after a injury in which caused much stress. My BP is now back to normal and I feel good a little tired but unlike other reviews I&#039;ve read I don&#039;t eat as much and now am losing wt. But yes I also &quot;hopefully just for now&quot; have lost some interest in sex and I&#039;m a male and its harder to climax. Think it will all get better but so far this is a good med for me.""",8.0,51
Granisetron,"Nausea/Vomiting, Postoperative","""I was given granisetron as a part of a general anesthetic drug combination for a recent breast lumpectomy. I did not have the slightest hint of nausea. I woke from the anesthetic feeling bright, alert and HUNGRY. Wonder drug.""",10.0,0
Clonidine,Opiate Withdrawal,"""Was on Percocet 5/325 for 3 years started to build tolerance dose was increased as had some life issues arose so started 10mg of Ocycodone then 20 mg suspedol for 3 times a day and 10 mg Neo per day ??? Realized that it&#039;s turning into 6 a day habit versus 3 which means I&#039;m
Technically on 180mg oxycodone . I am only motivated by getting out of bed in the morning by taking 40 to start to get me moving and then some days I&#039;m good sometimes I&#039;m not :( but I am early a few days and buy off people that don&#039;t use theirs :( Just tookClonodine 0.1mg as I sit here at 2 am not being able to sleep from the salvia mouth and restless leg syndrome which I always get along with stomach pain and flulike symptoms and of course lower back pain.Hope this works""",7.0,12
Amitriptyline / chlordiazepoxide,Not Listed / Othe,"""In the 80&#039;s I started waking up in the mornings with terrible tension headaches. At first I started using BC powders which is mostly crushed aspirin. After quiet a while I got a pepcid ulcer . My physician started trying different meds for tension. We finally tried this med. IT WORKED!! 100%! No more tense dreams that caused the tension! I&#039;ve been taking it for 20 plus years! Thank God for this medicine! So, it&#039;s not just for depression, anxiety, etc. For me it works to relieve those tense dreams that caused my morning headaches! I take one in the AM &amp; two at bedtime.""",10.0,1
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was diagnosed bipolar a year ago and started at 100 then 150 and now 200mg at night in conjunction with Cymbalta 30 mg. I have had no side effects and I really think this drug has saved my life.""",9.0,43
Blisovi Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I have a Congenital Heart Defect I was born with, so my Dr. prescribed me Losetrin FE about 5 years ago. DUE TO my insurance change I had to switch to Blisovi FE 1/20 and let me tell you I Love it. I have no headaches, vomiting nothing. I took it 2 years straight and when I was trying to get pregnant I took a year off and it still took me about 10 months to get pregnant with my son he is 1 now and I started back taking my pills again 7 months ago. My acne has went away I have regular periods to the date I took my last pill. Little to no cramping and light periods that last 3-5 days. I would highly recommend this pill. I know everyone&#039;s body is different. But just from my experience I would highly recommend this pill.""",9.0,5
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I have had nothing but excellent results with this medication! Without any side effects! I would definitely recommend Klonopin to/for anybody having anxiety!""",10.0,42
Levomilnacipran,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have been on and off different antidepressant meds for years.  I started Fetzima at 20 and ramped up to 160.  Couldn&#039;t really tell much difference.  I also take 400 mg Wellbutrin twice a day and Deplin (supposed to help stuff cross the blood brain barrier).  I was only on Fetzima a few  months (3-4?) with questionable improvement.  Have now weaned completely off and now starting LIthium.  Starting with 300 mg but will eventuall be at 900 mg.  Changed Wellbutrin to name brand (NOT generic) 300 mg SR daily along with the Deplin.  I just need something to help soon.  I have been fighting this for so long, and I am almost at the end of my rope.  I have been unemployed over a year, which just adds to the stress and strain.""",3.0,19
Hydroxyzine,Sedation,"""My psychiatrist just prescribed me this medication to help me sleep at night since I have trouble sleeping, supposedly it takes 15 to 45 mins to take in effect, the only effect I got was a calming effect but wasn&#039;t sleepy like it was intended for..therefor I became more agitated, crying for no apparent reason, and more fidgety then ever..So unfortunately I was the unfortunate one where it does not work for.""",3.0,49
Phendimetrazine,Obesity,"""I am not at all hungry and I too, feel more focused. I do not have the anxiety I had with the Adipex. I just started taking it and have not weighed yet but I feel so much more in control now.""",9.0,43
Entyvio,Ulcerative Colitis,"""On this for 6 months now, and I&#039;ve been in remission for the last 3 months.""",9.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I&#039;m on birth control but was paranoid and took this plan b pill my body was very hormonal and my nerves were very bad. I went with my gut and decided to take the pill even tho I was safe on my birth control patch but insisted and took the pill for this last couple of weeks my body was going nuts !! But I must say my period came exactly the same date it comes every month on 4/22 ... I got my period ladies so I must say go with your gut when your in doubt and also believe and trust in your birth control. My period is very heavy from the pill and I have body aches and headaches and acne like crazy !!! But I will not be using this pill no more to much side affects I will be sticking with my patch like I always have been !!!""",9.0,1
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""I had no good effects from other benzodiazepines to control my panic attacks and I was on Xanax since 15. I&#039;m 21 now and I&#039;m on 3mg XR and 2 x 2mg instant release a day. My dose may need to get upped now and then but now I feel good, haven&#039;t had a panic attack in a while. It doesn&#039;t make me tired or anything. I&#039;m basically on 7mgs a day just 2 different types of it and it works great. I recommend it but I&#039;m afraid to come off it. """,10.0,40
Permethrin,Scabies,"""I went to an Urgent Care facility in CA, because of this abnormal rash I had on my arms, chest, back, &amp; back of neck including scalp.It was scabies, I was told to use the permethrin cream (2 applications 7 days apart) apply from neck to soles of feet each time. I followed all the proper precautions &amp; although quite a bit of it has cleared up my left arm &amp; back of my neck are still itching/burning and red and raw looking (not as much as before). I&#039;ve also been using the bed bug spray on my mattress back at home &amp; I wash my sheets every night w/ hot water &amp; high heat dry cycle for hour &amp; 30 mins. My scalp still itches &amp; my neck let&#039;s out a watery liquid after a night of scratching. Using  Zyrtec for allergic reaction no improvement. No insurance.""",3.0,6
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""When I was first prescribed it, it was pretty nice. It stabilized my mood and turned off the &quot;static&quot; in my head, and could think way clearer. My family commented on how much I was more like myself again. However, over time, I think it lost its effectiveness and eventually suffered a bout of akathesia. I switched to Geodon, which I find better than Latuda.""",5.0,45
Phendimetrazine,Not Listed / Othe,"""I have been taking 35 mg three times a day and have felt great. I have lost 19.1 lbs in 1 month. I am excited about losing 40 total pounds coming from 217 lbs originally.""",10.0,5
Pantoprazole,GERD,"""I have a Lap Band. Before I had the band I had no problem with heartburn, then after I got a couple adjustments, I had acid reflux and heartburn so bad I was eating like 20 Tums a day. Zantac no longer works, or anything for that matter, so I went to my doctor and he gave me samples of Protonix. Within minutes my heartburn was gone. I have slept through the night without vomiting my own stomach acid. Highly recommend this drug. If you have a Lap band then you know how horrible it can be.""",10.0,59
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Cleared up the infection but caused dizziness, nausea, insomnia, and headaches.""",1.0,60
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I have had my Skyla in for only about 3  weeks now. I was not on my period when I got it inserted, and I did not take any pain killers or anything before hand. The pain during the procedure was  painful, but tolerable (I have a moderate pain tolerance.) It only lasted 2 minutes tops and I just had severe cramping during those couple minutes which caused me to get very hot. I have had cramping since I&#039;ve gotten it, along with on and off spotting. I&#039;ve noticed that Midol works the best for the cramps. Although I have not had it in very long, I am so far not minding it. I had heard good things about it from friends so I am giving it a go.""",6.0,4
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I had Skyla inserted almost 4 months ago. The insertion was painful, but not like most people make it seem. I was fine afterwards. I even decided to go to the gym. I fell bloated all the time since the insertion. I am gaining weight (even while eating healthier and working out more). My belly looks like I am 3 months pregnant. I have lost my desire to have sex and my self esteem is really low. I was diagnosed with vaginal bacteria when I went to my 3 months follow up about a week ago and was told to wait it out for another 3 months to have the body adjust to it. I am waiting a couple of weeks and if I do not see any difference, it is coming off. Other than that, I am not pregnant so it is reliable.""",5.0,4
Harvoni,Hepatitis C,"""Hep c with no cirrhosis. Took Feb 2015 for 8 weeks, still clear 1-2016, """,10.0,34
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Hey ladies hoping I&#039;ll help someone out there that&#039;s a worry wart like myself! I got skyla implanted yesterday and so far so good! I was on the second day of my period during insertion but as soon as it was placed I&#039;ve had almost no bleeding! Slight cramps here and there but nothing crazy. Insertion hurt like a mother but it&#039;s bearable. (19 w/o kids)""",10.0,3
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""Dentist took my blood pressure at 218/105, a total shock to me since it has always been low except for white coat usually around 150/90. She sent me to the ER. EKG was normal, and I felt shaky but otherwise okay. 10 mg Norvasc was prescribed and within 2 days BP was down in the 130/70 range in the morning. 6 weeks later it is often 115-125/70 and is rarely above 135/75. I had a strongly pounding heartbeat for a few days the first week, which went away. I was also tired the first couple of days and my legs felt heavy on my daily 2-mile walk -- that also resolved by the second week. It&#039;s working for me though my goal is to lose enough weight and exercise enough to eventually get off it. I&#039;m a 62-year old female.""",8.0,107
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I&#039;ve been using it for about 18 months. Had used ointments, creams, etc.  They helped. This has me about 90% cleared 80% of the time, even in winter (when it&#039;s usually worse).  No real side effects -- upset stomach the first few days but that went away.  Miracle drug so far for me.""",9.0,23
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had the Mirena inserted in August 2015. The insertion was not fun, but it wasn&#039;t awful. I had pretty intense cramps off and on for about two months. Also, only incredibly light periods since insertion. Like, only needing a panty liner. No weight gain, and no acne. All in all, a great experience.""",10.0,13
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medicine worked at first, but after taking it for a few (2) weeks, I developed anxiety &amp; panic attacks. I&#039;ve had panic attacks in the past but not like these. I wasn&#039;t afraid of anything specific; it was like a constant fear. Also, my heart would race so bad. I am being weaned off this &amp; switching to Zyprexa.""",1.0,46
Propranolol,Anxiety,"""I had very bad anxiety in 2008. After visiting my Dr. he prescribed Inderal. Within ten days, I became a new man. I stopped taking it since my anxiety reduced from 10 to 2. The remaining 2 degree remained within my control. This last for roughly 6 years. This was back in the Middle East where I am originally from. In 2015, my anxiety suddenly came back. This times I was/am in the US. I went to Dr and told him I had the same problem (anxiety) which I overcame it with roughly two weeks of taking Inderal. Well, he was glad that I had ready treatment for myself. But even after for 40 days of taking it with the same dosage, I did not get more than 3 in 10 improvement in my anxiety. Not sure why; whether it was my age or company/country issue.""",5.0,6
Janumet,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I was diagnosed with Diabetes in February 2010 after I passed out in my office and my blood sugar taken at the time was 580. My doctor initially out me on Metformin but it was not controlling my blood sugar. He switched me to Janumet and now my reading are consistently in the 90&#039;s and I have suffered no side effects. I started working out and eating nutritiously right after being diagnosed and I have dropped 100 lbs.""",10.0,80
Lubiprostone,"Constipation, Chronic","""If you suffer with occasional constipation like me and you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome then this is a great medication. It is very safe with very little side effects that most women will already go through. Like headaches and random nausea and dizziness. I take this medication 2-3 pills twice a day and I feel so much better being on this medication. It isn&#039;t normal to go a day or two or three or even a week like what used to happen to me without having a bowel movement. This medication will help you release all that waste you need to. It works great for me. IBS is not a fun condition but I guess it&#039;s just for all of us lucky people to struggle with and experiment trial and error. Give Amitiza a try it really works. Good luck!""",9.0,47
Citalopram,Depression,"""Three years ago following somr major life changes I became depressed for the first and only time in my life....so far at least! Out of now I began to feel more and more isolated and detached from everyone around me and could find no happiness in anything.... despite embarking on a new relationship with a lovely person I continued over a few months to spiral downwards until thoughts of suicide started to become appealing as a solution. I spoke to a trusted colleague and considered therapy but decided, without much hope, to see my doctor. My doctor prescribed citalopram which I took over the next few months....10mg tablets..   ...all I can say is that it worked. Gradually the feelings of dismay and helplessness eased until I felt....normal. x""",10.0,20
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I just got my Liletta inserted about 2 hours ago.  I was mentally prepared for the pain which never came.  There was a little pressure, but no pinch, and no shooting sensation.  I will add that I am 35 and have 3 kids with no anesthesia so maybe my tolerance for pain is a bit above average, but I feel more confident that it was the expertise of my physician.  I did take a prescription ibuprofen before I went and was able to drive to work.  I will be back to update if I experience any side effects that I may attribute to the device.""",10.0,2
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medication completely turned my life around. For 2 years I&#039;ve been going through countless of antidepressant cocktails without much luck (one of them was Effexor and Mirtazapine which apparently is one of the most effective combos) 

It was until a few months ago when I demanded being evaluated for bipolar disorder, and after a few tests they put me on Lamictal (in combination with Wellbutrin, Prozac and Mirtazapine) the first titration weeks was hell, my mood was all over the place. But early February everything did a 180 and now I&#039;m finally able to live a normal adult life""",10.0,31
Midazolam,Light Anesthesia,"""I was given this for my first colonoscopy. Procedure was successful, relaxed during procedure. It was after the procedure that I became sick to my stomach and was not able to keep anything down for 5 days. Three months later at my annual physical when they went through my blood work with me, my physician asked me if I was drinking again(I am a recovering alcoholic), as my liver functions were askew! After back tracking, we suspected it was the VERSED. I&rsquo;ve had three more procedures since and it&rsquo;s in my file that I get severe GI problems from Versed. No more problems since.""",5.0,1
Zaleplon,Insomnia,"""Sonata is useless. Even when the dose is bumped up to 20 mgs.
 Skip this one and just go for the Ambien.""",1.0,13
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started taking Lyza because of my high blood pressure. I have been taking it now for 3 months. Everything was normal until this month. Normally, my cycle would last about 4 to 5 days with little to no cramps or bloating. I&#039;m in my 3rd month and I have been bleeding for 14 days straight. This is not normal for me. I can do 7, but 14 days is to long. What is wrong with this pill?""",4.0,9
Viagra,,"""Best results for me if I take the 50 mg dose before eating anything.  After a meal, I find that Viagra does not help me get an erection for hours, if at all.  If taken on an empty stomach, it works fast.

I also get flushed, but this tells me that it&#039;s working.  I get occasional headaches from Viagra, but the side effects are well worth it!""",8.0,34
ella,Emergency Contraception,"""Took Ella 48 hours after sex, experienced no symptoms. Period came 4 days late.""",10.0,18
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""Epiduo has changed my life. I am a 30 year old women always suffered from acne breakouts especially at that time of the month. My doctor prescribed me Epiduo 3 months ago to use once a night he advised me it wouldn&#039;t work over night and to give it time. Within 4 weeks my skin completely cleared up and I haven&#039;t had another spot since. The first week I suffered red dry skin so I used Sudocrem and persevered, my skin soon got used to it and now I use it every night as part of my routine. I hardly have any dark red marks left and I&#039;ve never been happier. Give it a go and give it time. :-)""",10.0,7
Dimenhydrinate,Motion Sickness,"""I enjoy sport fishing. most of the time about 3 to 4 days out at sea on a 30footer boat which could rocks severally during storms. to help myself from being seasick/motion-sickness I frequently take 1 NOVOMIT pill every 8-9 hourly. I am in my mid 40s and I felt the pills do really help. it would cost abt USD$4 per box/8pills from pharmacy. hope these information is useful.""",9.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Well I&#039;ve been on sprintec for two months now. The first two weeks were ok then after that I noticed I was throwing up anything I ate or just the greasy foods. I don&#039;t feel like eating. I&#039;ve lost my appetite for almost everything, I would go a whole day not eating and wouldn&#039;t notice til night time, now I&#039;m just eating two to three smaller portions or food a day. I have already lost 10 pounds from this (I was 140 now I&#039;m 130lbs) its been regulating my monthly cycle pretty good so far. The only bad thing is the nauseated feelings everyday and loss of appetite but the weight loss is pretty good :)""",8.0,1
Doxycycline,Chlamydia Infection,"""I&#039;m on day 3 and have 101.8 fever, no appetite, extremely fatigued, and I think I have the chills (it&#039;s mid summer and I&#039;m in bed wearing pants, socks, and under a sheet and 2 thin blankets while the thermostat reads 78). Saw two doctors: obgyn and gastroenterologist... my symptoms indicate I have either Chlamydia or an irritable bowel disease, like Chron&#039;s. Chlamydia test results come in tomorrow and then a colonoscopy in a few weeks.""",6.0,2
Risperidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""It made me super restless without Cogentin, and also VERY hungry. I was always wanting to eat. However, it helped my psychosis and gave me good sleep. I only got off of it because it made me start lactating.""",7.0,5
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on my second Implanon. My first one went fairly well. I spotted really lightly for 6 months and then I got a terrible period for 7 days. After that I didn&#039;t have a period for 4 years. Now all of a sudden for the past 2 months I&#039;ve been getting my period every 1.5-3 weeks. It&#039;s light, but very random and hard to keep track of.  I give this birth control an 8 because for the majority of my time on it, it did the job. I didn&#039;t gain weight. I only experienced slight acne. And for the most part my mood and sex drive had no change.""",8.0,1
Xyrem,Narcolepsy,"""I have been diagnosed with narcolepsy, cataplexy, and fibromyalgia. I was on Provigil and Adderall, and still falling asleep. Doc started me on 2.5 mg twice a night. I was sleeping. At night only! I am on 3.0 mg now, and still taking the Adderall during the day. I am not falling asleep at work, and my cataplexy and  hallucinations are almost nonexistent! I still get tired pretty early on in the evening, but I was starting to worry about my ability to continue working. It also seems to be helping with the pain. I get nauseous sometimes during the day, but have found that it&#039;s because I need to drink some water or eat something. I feel like the old me again. I just hope the insurance doesn&#039;t decide not to cover it.""",10.0,32
Enalapril,Hypertensive Emergency,"""Hypertension under control hours after taking medicine only for  3 -4 days. So far so good!""",9.0,14
Gabapentin,Pain,"""I have a ruptured disc in my back (L5,S1) with my disk touching the sciatic nerve giving me excruciating pain, and before this my doctors had me on hydrocodone, Flexeril, and naproxen. This was no relief for me, the pain literally had me in tears at work and at all times of the day. There were days I wouldn&#039;t be able to sleep because of the pain. My lovely girlfriend told me to ask my primary about this medicine and I am so happy. I was at a level 9 pain this morning and now I can be in any position I want without feeling the sciatic pain in my leg.  I have absolutely zero pain now and I am very very happy! I got my life back, I am still doing the epidural steroid shot this week because I would like my disc to heal faster.""",10.0,174
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""I have been dealing with an injured hamstring for 9 months and the orthopedic docs have not been able to provide relief. Muscle spasms got so bad I ended up in the ER. ER doc gave me this medication and within 45 minutes the spasms stopped. I take 500 mg 3 times a day.  For me this is like a miracle. There are no words to tell you how much better I feel.   I have no side effects but I usually don&#039;t have any issues with medication.""",10.0,27
Doxylamine / pyridoxine,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""I am 7 weeks pregnant, my midwife have me samples of diclegis 5 days ago. Previous to trying them I had non stop nausea vomiting, weakness, truly just felt like death!! Day 1 of diclegis I was able to wake up be semi functional enough to where I was able to get ready for work pretty comfortably.. but my mid morning all the symptoms came back. On day 3 I added 2 pills at night, 1 in the morning, and 1 in the afternoon and I can tell you it is a miracle drug!! It does take a few days to start working at its full captivity but after the first few days you feel almost back to normal! I would recommend this to anyone and everyone!""",9.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I absolutely love this birth control. I did experience some light spotting, nothing scary or really inconvenient, during some of the 1st months and definitely towards my period pills. My first period was really heavy (I think because I didn&#039;t take a break with the pills to allow a period), but after the first period, things have been great! I don&#039;t spot and I don&#039;t think I have gained any weight at all. I love love love this birth control!""",9.0,11
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I have been through 2 severe accidents plus I was born with copious so I have strenuous disc disease 2 hesitated discs in my neck, 2 in my lumber and 3 building discs and I had all kinds of pain relieving injections had my nerves burned in my neck and it did work. The doctor wants me to get surgery but I have a terminal special needs child and without my 30 mg of occasions 4 times a day I wouldn&#039;t be able to move let alone enjoy my time with my beautiful daughter. """,10.0,24
Plecanatide,Chronic Idiopathic Constipation,"""I have tried them all and this one is no better. Cramps and gas, that&#039;s it!  Ugh!""",1.0,7
Alirocumab,"High Cholesterol, Familial Homozygous","""Works great,so far the only medication out of so many to lower and keep low my extremely high LDL .""",10.0,13
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""Made it worse probably better off just seeing it through and eating healthy to prevent them""",1.0,4
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""Today Feb. 14, 2017 marks 19 years of being a non smoker &amp; I owe it all to Zyban. Had a few sleepless nights the first week or so, but the craving to smoke went away. 
I was amazed. I smoked for 32 years and I loved them. Lit up as soon as I got out of bed. The only time I was without a cigarette was sleeping or taking a shower!  
At the end I smoked 3 packs a day and heard my chest rattle. I&#039;ve always been on the lean side but was worried about gaining weight if I quit. Did gain a few pounds but got a handle on that.
 Zyban was the best thing I ever did for myself!
Many thanks to my wonderful, retired Dr who prescribed Zyban.""",10.0,45
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medicine and Geodon in combination saved my life. I have been functioning normally for three years now. Hardly any noticeable side effects if any and mild to no mood swings.""",10.0,37
Hydrochlorothiazide / losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I was on lisinopril, but after a few weeks I developed the dreaded cough side effect. It took me over a month and a half to get rid of it. My dr. switched me to losartan. So far it has worked great. No side effects other than drowsiness, but that&#039;s okay with me. I take it at night and it helps me sleeps. Helps with my blood pressure and insomnia, kills two birds with one stone. Most of all I&#039;m just happy to get rid of that lisinopril cough. That was making my life miserable.""",9.0,56
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""Took for one month in the midst of a deep depression (2 weeks at 20mg, then 2 weeks at 40mg).  It flipped me into a mixed mania - even worse - so I discontinued it, but not before it jacked my weight up 15 lbs.""",1.0,14
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""My period usually comes on towards the end of the month. N my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on the 2nd and I took the pill that same day. The 8th of that month my period came on ( it came early ) n by the 15th it was still on and I was a lil worried because its been 8days that my period has been on. The 16th came and it went off but the 18th came and I started bleeding again. It&#039;s like I&#039;m having a 2nd period """,10.0,19
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I am 21 years old and have 1 baby boy. I have had my Mirena for about a year now. Insertion did hurt, like someone was pinching me. Since I have had the Mirena I have not had a single spot of blood. That is what I love about the Mirena. Unfortunately, it has made me feel nauseous practically everyday, my anxiety has gotten terrible. I have anxiety attacks over pretty much anything. My hair falls out worse then it ever has before. My acne has started up. I feel bloated a lot of the time. I am depressed. I got stabbing pains where it&#039;s out quite often. It hurts very bad. I get constant headaches everyday. I plan on getting it removed in the near future. """,4.0,7
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medication made me sleepy when I first started it or have to bump up my dosage for a few days, but the side effect goes away. I take mine at night before bed for bipolar, this has drastically improved my quality of life. Moods, organization (helped, I&#039;m also ADHD) anxiety, and sleeping pattern. I&#039;ve been on it for almost a year now and won&#039;t ever go back. The only bad thing is when I forget to take it for more then two doses, I go manic and don&#039;t sleep. So remember to take it!!""",10.0,62
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Used for approximate 1 month. Experienced restless nights, increased emotion-i.e. Felt I was going to cry over silly things that wouldn&#039;t normally make me emotional, mood swings, increased anxiety, headaches, and increased agitation. I&#039;m very intune with my body and didn&#039;t feel like myself. I felt like I was &quot; PMSing&quot; the entire month. Was prescribed Ortho-Tricylcen-Lo- however my insurance only covered generics and substitutes a &quot; similar &quot; product. No similar really- with the exception of both being labeled as birth control. Switching ASAP. I rated it a &quot;3&quot; because ultimately it did its job, and I did not get pregnant.""",3.0,0
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I started the patch because I had difficulty to remember to take the pill every night. At first I liked it, yes it shows but it was not a problem to me. But however I would apply it the corners would never stick to my skin, which is a problem since the active ingredient is on the whole patch. Plus, the menstrual cramps were much stronger and my period lasted longer than usual. But the last day that I changed my patch, I went into the shower right after and fainted. When I got back up, I was so dizzy I couldn&#039;t walk straight. I lied down and threw up. It was like being super hangover, but I barely ever drink. I removed the patch and 30 minutes later I was feeling way better. I&#039;m going back to the pill.""",1.0,3
Tramadol,Pain,"""I only question whether or not it is habit-forming.  I&#039;ve been on it for 8 months now to help with FAI in both hips.  Hopefully after my surgery I can live without it.""",9.0,5
Aviane,Endometriosis,"""I used to have such severe cramps that I would occasionally vomit or be completely incapacitated for the first few days. I tried so many different things to help, and was skeptical about Aviane, but not anymore. It worked. While I still experience a little pain on the first day of my period, it&#039;s nothing compared to before Aviane. I am continually impressed.""",10.0,23
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Started yesterday at 4:30pm.  Taste wasn&#039;t bad, I used a lemon wedge to suck on in between gulps.  Almost immediately I knew it was working.  30 minutes in, soft stool then and hour in liquid stools.  The sitting on the toilet part only really lasted an hour and a half.  Then it slowed down.  By 7pm I was exhausted and decided to sleep if I could before round two.  Alarm was set for 1:30am.  30 minutes in major liquid stool... mostly water at this point.  My procedure is at 7am, have to be there by 6am.  Hasn&#039;t been a bad process, just dealing with stomach pains.  I&#039;d been eating small meals every two hours, so the preparation before the prep has been the most difficult.  Trusting for a great report.  This 50 plus stuff sucks!""",8.0,12
Pioglitazone,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Changing diet and exercise before starting Actos got my levels at a certain level at certain times during the day.  Added Actos, my numbers didn&#039;t change, doctor still has me on it for some unknown reason.""",1.0,17
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""Imitrex works for me even if I let it get to the really bad headache--hate to take because of the tightness in chest and achy throat afterwards.  But-they do the job and I always say later I should have taken it in the beginning.""",9.0,8
Zubsolv,Opiate Dependence,"""I have been on and off suboxone for years from taking pain pills for bad neck pain and headaches. I was doing great for a few months until my doctor prescribed me Zubsolv 2 months ago. I noticed immediately I felt withdrawal symptoms and shortly afterwards I stated having stomach problems. I gradually became deathly ill and have been in and out of the ER 3 times with all kinds of GI problems along with a feeling of gas pains all over from my feet, head to my hands. Bad headache, trouble breathing, blurred vision, cannot think clearly, depression and so on. I think there is something else in Zubsolv that is doing this as I have racked my brain with how this all started. I have episodes of delirium and feel like I&#039;m not going to make it.""",1.0,6
Doxylamine / pyridoxine,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""Diclegis is a life saver!  Starting at week 6, I had terrible nausea and vomiting.  It was so debilitating, I could barely keep anything down or function normally.  About two weeks ago, my doctor prescribed me diclegis 4x day and its been a game changer.  The only thing I&#039;ve noticed is that I start to feel really sick again if I miss a dose or if I take the medication late, but other than that, I&#039;m feeling great!""",10.0,3
Viibryd,Depression,"""My Doctor gave me the starter pack for my depression and Anxiety I took the whole first weeks dose by sheer force of will. It was the worst thing I&#039;ve ever taken and I&#039;ve been on a few for my problems but I got symptoms on day one with this one and every day they got worse. Day one I started having major panic attacks one in my sleep so bad that I wet the bed as embarrassing as that is day two I got the poops out of no where I was fine sat down And it just came out it was Horrifying that there was no sign or symptom that I needed to go. That caused another attack. They next few days my mood got hostile, aggravated, and then drunk like. My body also did things like a drunk person including slurred speech stumbling and falling over""",1.0,45
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""At first, I loved the depo shot. I got 6 weeks after giving birth and I haven&#039;t had a period since, which is wonderful. Unfortunately, my appetite increased greatly and I ended up gaining so much weight that I&#039;m back to wearing maternity clothes because none of my clothes fit. I weigh as much as I did at 40 weeks pregnant and I&#039;ve only been on the shot for 7 months. My next shot is scheduled for next month, but I am switching back to a pill. I have always been thin and I feel like someone else in my heavier body. If you don&#039;t mind weight gain, it&#039;s a great option. But the weight gain is too much for me.""",4.0,5
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""Please please please don&#039;t use this drug! Was put on it for a bladder infection that I didn&#039;t even know I had and have been nothing but miserable. When I first started taking it 100 mg twice a day I noticed that I had severe nausea even though I took it with food. Then body pains and head pains came. My head would feel so heavy that I could barely hold it up and my ears felt as if they were full of fluid. Then came the vision problems and trouble balancing and basically walking. I had to take time off work because I have been have a mental breakdown because of this drug. I am constantly crying or in full on panic attacks, I feel like any day could be my last. Please don&#039;t take this pill its not worth it! I&#039;m praying this won&#039;t be forever.""",2.0,29
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""This drug has changed my life I went from smoking six years straight to none at all I&#039;m 21 years old and quiting was very hard to do cold turkey but with chantex I was able to completely stop one week after I started want to thank chantex for changing my life""",10.0,14
Azelastine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""It relieves my sneezes and nose itching just ten mins after using it,unlike most oral antihistamins its the only thing that has worked for my rhinitis !It has definetly improved my quality of life .Just have ur head tilted to your chin to avoid bitter taste""",10.0,14
Zoloft,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I suffer from harm-ocd (violent impulsive thoughts), and im taking Zoloft for almost 2 years now. Im currently 23 years old. Here is my review..

It helped me much but it didnt eliminate OCD. Though, it reduced anxiety and the frequency my mind produces impulsive thoughts with. In the past, i had pains in the back side of my head and Zoloft made them go away.

Nonetheless, I also had some side effects. If i take it late at night, it will cause me tension making it hard for me to sleep. Additionally, i feel like its much harder for me to climax during sex. I still can ofcourse, but i need to put the double effort.""",5.0,12
Irinotecan,Colorectal Cance,"""Not so effective as it is when given with many combinations.""",5.0,6
Loratadine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""For a year or two my daughter and I have been using the generic, non-drowsy, version of this medicine.  We use it to treat allergies, both seasonal and year-round.  It is not always one hundred percent effective for the worst attacks, but it is very often successful, and best of all, it does not cause drowsiness. This is very important to us. """,8.0,11
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I take celexa 40 mg per day. I am taking it to help with PTSD, from when someone tried to kill me a few years ago. I also have extreme anxiety about small spaces, flying in an airplane and heights. I also have occasional panic attacks. Celexa has worked wonders for the constant anxiety and sadness I was feeling. Celexa has made me feel calm in situations where I would have previously panicked. I feel like my old self most days of the week. I would recommend this medication to anyone with anxiety about certain  situations and fears.""",10.0,79
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""LOVE DRYSOL
sweaty palms, feet and underarms are no fun for anyone at any time. Works like a charm after 2 or 3 times.
Just a word of caution, I bought the extra strength and its so strong It feels like I may have even burned my palms. They are SO dry now, and sting even two days later.
However, I&#039;ll take dry hands over sweaty ones. First time I can finally put lotion on my hands and not have them dripping in moisture! :D""",9.0,11
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Adderall makes me always want to smoke cigarettes to relax and not shake so much. I have a love hate for it I love it but I hate that I have to depend on it everyday to do my daily tasks.""",10.0,42
Xanax,Panic Disorde,"""It really calms me down""",10.0,9
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I love Skyla. I&#039;m so glad I got this IUD, the best birth control I&#039;ve ever been on. Other than a little extra bleeding after insertion, I&#039;ve had absolutely no pain or side effects of any kind. It&#039;s so low maintenance, you don&#039;t have to do a thing and you&#039;re protected. I will say that the insertion was uncomfortable but it was quick and the discomfort soon subsided. I&#039;ve had it now for 6 months, I still get my period but it&#039;s only for a few days and it&#039;s extremely light. Call me paranoid but I like getting my period, it&#039;s reassuring to me. I&#039;ve heard with Mirena, it stops but maybe Skyla is a little different since it&#039;s a lower dose of hormones. Either way, I can&#039;t say enough about how much I love Skyla.""",10.0,6
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve tried many medications to help my bipolar disorder and this one&#039;s worked the best.""",10.0,39
Minocycline,Acne,"""First week using solodyn and my acne is worse than ever. I had a lot on my cheeks, chin, and left side of my back but now its also on my forehead and my shoulders. I&#039;ve woken up with 2-3 new pimples everyday for the past week since I started taking it. I really hope this is normal and it gets better soon cause this sucks :(""",1.0,2
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Since taking Lexapro for my anxiety I have not had any heart palpitations.""",9.0,26
Clobetasol,Psoriasis,"""THIS SHAMPOO IS A MIRACLE! My entire life I have dealt with extreme itching and dandruff with red bumps on my scalp. The first time I used it I was healed. No itching at all. I recommend to anyone with these symptoms.""",10.0,21
Lacosamide,Seizures,"""Got switched to this after being on Aptiom (which made me crazy). I&#039;m having less seizures, but it&#039;s like my brain is shrinking. My memory has gotten worse, which is saying something. I can&#039;t think of the simplest words sometimes, like I&#039;m losing part of my vocabulary. I haven&#039;t had any emotional issues. I feel back to myself in that respect, but like every other medicine it will work for a while then I will slowly start having more frequent seizures. This is lasting longer than my others, but it feels like it&#039;s not just keeping my neurons from over-firing. It feels like my brain is shutting down slowly. Idk what to do about it.""",3.0,3
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Acne,"""This was absolutely pathetic. My doctor informed the dermatologist that I needed a fast-acting medicine because she picked up on how my very severe acne affects my self esteem. As a result, he prescribed this, and I&#039;ve been taking it alongside birth control with his instruction and oh my lord its made everything the worst its ever been. Cysts are coming out all over my face, and I&#039;ve given the medicine more than enough time to take the junk out and start clearing my skin. Biggest mistake ever: DO NOT TAKE.

I&#039;m a teenager and I&#039;ve been dealing with acne for 5 years now, and its been severe for 3 years and good lord do not take this it makes life so much more miserable. DON&#039;T DO THIS TO YOURSELF.""",1.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""This pill has stopped my migraines after I have been getting them since I was about 2 years old. It has cleared up my face and just helped in general. I used to have very bad mood swings, but even that has changed a lot. I feel like a better person.""",9.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I started with Ortho Tri Cyclen, and only switched because of breakthrough bleeding. I am currently on Day 40. The first two weeks I noticed nausea, listlessness, and mild depression, but thought nothing of it because I was starting a new dose of hormones. No breakouts, weight gain or bleeding. Week one in the second pack, the nausea was back and accompanied by headaches. I noticed myself starting to get depressed again, and my anxiety was constant all day. I went through a spell and cried for two and a half days in a row. I then knew it was definitely hormone related because nothing was even wrong. This almost cost me my relationship.""",2.0,5
Risperidone,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""This medicine has been okay for me. It certainly got rid of most of my paranoid thoughts but never got rid of all of them. I still had a lot of them especially present in the night, I&#039;d think there was a serial killer outside watching me or a serial killer in the same room as me or on the chair. It was pretty terrifying. I started Geodon a week ago and those thoughts completely disappeared, I&#039;m very grateful. Risperdal also made me gain a lot of weight every year and made me very hungry even after I just had a meal. I&#039;m 166 lbs and 5&#039;8&#039;. I&#039;m scared of being 200 lbs. I&#039;ve been on this medicine since I was 14 and severely psychotic and couldn&#039;t function at all, so I guess it helped me with that, just made me gain a lot of weight. I&#039;m 22 now.""",5.0,33
Benadryl Allergy,Urticaria,"""My 2 1/2 year old son took this because of Hives/Welts. It helped with the itching but thats it. It made him very hyper.""",4.0,4
Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir,Hepatitis C,"""Hi...So I took 12 weeks of Epclusa for genotype 3a (viral load-3million). The epclusa did do the trick to get rid of the hep c, however I did experience and still do experience side effects. While I was on treatment I experienced tingling, nerve pain, irritability, insomnia, ear ringing, etc. The ear ringing and ear issues remain a problem after 7 months off of the meds. I urge everyone to report side effects to the FDA. When I reported them to my doctor, I was told NO ONE else had those side effects...and I felt like I was crazy. The only way they will have a list of the accurate side effects is if they are reported to the FDA and GILEAD. This helps other patients not feel so alone. All in all it solved the main issue I suppose--""",8.0,13
Tirosint,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""Could not get my T3 or TSH regulated before this medicine and now it is stable. I take this and wait about 1 hour before I eat, so I haven&#039;t had any stomach problems. It is easier for the system to absorb since it is a gel cap. If your doctor is reluctant to try one of the dessicated thyroid medicines, this may be an alternative for you.""",10.0,56
Errin,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 42, started this pill as a birth control method &amp; also to hopefully reduce my heavy monthly periods, 2 months in now &amp; my experience is horrible! I have 1 week left of pills &amp; I&#039;m not going to continue to take them...
1st month started pack on Sunday after my period was finished, after another 7 days approx. of taking the pills I have another full 6-7 day period...then after that around day 21ish (which should have been when I was supposed to get my period) got it yet again...
I&#039;m on pill pack 2 now...I&#039;m now due for my period, I&#039;ve had breast tenderness for 2 weeks and horrific cramping every evening (I take the pill in the morning) occupanied with nausea...side effects make it hard to tell if it&#039;s the pill or pregnancy!""",2.0,8
Valacyclovir,"Herpes Simplex, Suppression","""Wow get maybe 2 or 3 cold sores a year  and in my line of work i cant afford to look bad.
So i had a very bad coldsore on my upper lip worst ive had my lip swole 2x normal size. Ive never been to a dr for a coldsore before but i was desperate. Was prescribed valtrex and within 2 days this mother of a coldsore is literally dissapearing. Amazing this is the first time i have posted anything online but i felt i had to say how good this drug is!  I wont look back no more over the counter crap for me.""",10.0,21
Gabapentin,Pain,"""This medicine relieved me from daily pain, however I started experiencing unwanted side-effects. The biggest is it would make my anxiety problems worse, and it took me a long time to figure it out.""",5.0,40
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I am a 49 year old female. I started Contrave in October 2016. I started this drug at 226 lbs, I&#039;m 5&#039;6. To date I have lost 31 pounds with minimal exercise. The first 4 weeks were rough, dizziness, feeling foggy, sleepless nights, when I did sleep I had crazy dreams, constipation, dry mouth. But at about week 5, the side effects seemed to diminish. I still have a dry mouth with makes me drink lots of water, but the other side effects are gone. This drug has really reduced my cravings. I LOVE sweets, but I now find I can pass on them. I also love wine and I find I can just drink a small glass or nothing at all. I fill up very quick when I eat a meal.  I have tried other weight loss drugs, this is the only one that has worked for me.""",10.0,42
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Took my first 50 mg tablet yesterday 6 hour&#039;s later it was like I had been spiked, really dizzy ,fell over twice serious head pain , then the worst part I had a fit of uncontrollable laughter it was like some sort of fit, I don&#039;t remember much of it only what I&#039;ve been told apparently lasted bout 15 minutes followed by vomiting, any one else had similar side effects""",1.0,29
Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide,HIV Infection,"""I have been taking this for almost 3 months, after previously being on Complera with some possible kidney related side effects.  So far, not too much problem other than diarrhea about an hour after taking this--every day like clock work.  There were some sleep-related issues (not able to) in the first couple weeks of switching to Genvoya, but hose have gone away.  Hoping that kidney function tests will return to normal when checked in about a month.  My insurance did not cover this at all, and I had to use the Gilead co-pay program, which was relatively easy to sign up for and get started.""",7.0,8
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I was sick for a day before I went in and was prescribed zofran. It gave me instant relief to the nausea and vomiting. I was also lucky enough to not get any side effects.""",10.0,21
Ziprasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""Just came off Lithium and Lamictal combo. I needed a change plus having surgery, have pain medication needs that can&#039;t be addressed with a drug like Lithium. Loving the Geodon so far. Energetic and &quot;lifted,&quot; sleeping like a baby. I hope it lasts.""",6.0,41
Abilify,Depression,"""At a tiny 1 mg dose this drug was wonderful for about a month. Instead of having a crazy sleep-till-noon schedule, I started to wake up in the morning on my own.  I wasn&#039;t as tired, and I got a lot of things done. Which alone helped my depression. I was also able to start exercising and eating right without crazy cravings - so I lost about 10 lbs.

The doctor increased me to 2.5mg/day and things really went downhill.  I can only sleep for 4-6 hours at a time, so I have to nap twice during the day and as soon as I take the medicines I&#039;m so tired I&#039;m basically incapable of driving. I&#039;m cutting back down by half today hoping it was a dosing issues.""",8.0,131
Vagifem,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""This med was a complete cure....I went through menopause - experienced extreme dryness and horrific pain during relations....constant urinary infections as well.  I use the 10mcg and it was perfect....get it a lot cheaper through israelpharm.....different amounts in packaging - but still a heck of a lot cheaper than Walmart....yay!!!""",10.0,31
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got nexplanon February of 2015 and it is now September. I had my period for about a month and a half and it was irregular after that but now my period is regular again. It was a pain having to deal with that but I have not gained any weight and I suggest the implant to all of my friends. I have unprotected sex weekly and all has been good!! Also, I only have to use one light tampon a day for my period""",9.0,0
Zometa,Osteoporosis,"""Had 1 t-7 fracture due to the Osteoporosis. Recently had the reclast infusion and it is awful. Flu like symptoms no way, much much worse. I literally was incapacitated. The pain everywhere in my bones, joints, hips even my fingers. I feel my doctors were not honest with me on how I would or could really feel. On the positive though I hope in one year my bone density and bone mass will have improved. I don&#039;t want another fracture.""",3.0,7
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""TRUST ME:  While you&#039;re waiting for your script to be filled, walk on over to the vitamin aisle &amp; grab a bottle of good old Acidophilus. Whichever brand has the highest &#039;count&#039; (1 Billion, 1 Million, etc.). It may pricey but believe me, it&#039;s worth it. This will counteract &amp; help gastrointestinal upset &amp; possible yeast infection. Antibiotics rid the body of bad bacteria but also the good which is why we have side effects. Take it with any antibiotic!
Plus, it won&#039;t go wasted!  This is a beneficial probiotic for afflictions you may not think of i.e. gas, IBS, skin issues &amp; you can&#039;t take too much. Take it daily- even after finishing any antibiotic.""",10.0,25
Hydromorphone,Chronic Pain,"""This medicine didn&#039;t work for me.
Orally.""",2.0,12
Thyroid desiccated,Thyroid Cance,"""I had 3 types of Thyroid cancer 22 years ago so had a thyroidectomy/isthmusectomy and have 1 parathyroid left.  I was put on Synthroid for 22 years, then became toxic to it.  New Endocrinologist put me on Tirosint, it was great at first, all bad symptoms of Synthroid disappeared then started having negative side effect of always sleeping and felt numb emotionally.  Switched to Armour Thyroid and even worse, I&#039;m not sleepy any more BUT now I&#039;m &quot;always&quot; nauseated, can&#039;t eat, shaking, thirsty all the time, gastric upset, stomach ache, muscle fatigue like I&#039;ve never experienced, palpitations back but not as bad as when on the Synthroid medicine, S.O.B on exertion.  I was put on 90 of Armour Thyroid now 75 (one 60 and one 15). """,2.0,34
Oxymorphone,Pain,"""I liked opana but my docoter put me back on oxycontin 60mgs. For the time I was on it, it worked really well for my pain. Its a great drug to be on if you need it.""",7.0,35
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""You are not going to get immediate results with Testopel.  It took me 17 days last time before I felt like a champ.  You just have to give Testopel some time and you will throw rocks at gels and shots.  I have insurance that pays for most all of mine but I would definitely not be on Testopel if I didn&#039;t just because it cost so much.""",9.0,23
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I read a review that said this stuff was &quot;invented by Lucifer&quot;, and it was the most accurate thing ever.

This stuff is NASTY. Do not drink it with a straw. You need to chug as much of it as you can, and then suck on a lemon wedge. I wish I had read the reviews prior to choking down the first bottle, but the lemon was a life saver for the second bottle. Smells okay, tastes like a super salty/sweet grape drink on crack. Worst thing I&#039;ve ever had to ingest.

As far as the cleaning out process, this stuff is great. I had zero cramps or pain, but that may be because of my vegan diet prior to this procedure. No nausea (except while drinking this), and no vomiting. Bowels emptied and it eventually was only the drink itself leaving my body.""",8.0,18
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Me and my girlfriend had sex sadly the condom broke. I was so confused, I rushed to a local Walgreens and purchased the pill. Which was about two hours after our incident. Then here came the long waiting. We waited and nothing. I thought day after day. Guys let me tell you I have a future and this pill saved it. Don&#039;t use it as a birth control it is used for what it says, emergency only. Thanks science.""",10.0,94
Remeron,Insomnia,"""Before taking Remeron I was on other strong medicines. The first night I slept better than in years. I feel like I could keep sleeping in the morning but am able to get up and feel refreshed. This medicine seems to be the thing I have needed where others have failed me miserably. The medicine takes effect fast and has little side effects so far. I hope others have the sames success I have had with Remeron.""",9.0,120
Linaclotide,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I been on linzess for 5 weeks and I found 72 mg works better than staying in bathroom all day I TAKE at 6am eat at 7 done by 10 there&#039;s days just a little and Sunday I don&#039;t take I drink prune juice I will take stool softener my heart goes out to all of us with this illness tuff please keep posting w are helping each other.""",8.0,13
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""Please note this is the only birth control pill I have taken. I started this pill due to periods that lasted two weeks out of the month and resulted in terrible migraines and anemia. Due to the fact that I started this pill at 15 years of age, I&#039;m not sure if it has impacted my mood. Though when I took a year break, my hormones were completely off balanced - which is what led to me to return to the pill. After a year of use, this pill made my periods non-existent. I was told not to worry about this since it&#039;s a normal thing for women on this pill to experience if they&#039;re in a lower weight range. I gained perhaps 5-15 lbs on this pill but that also could&#039;ve just been from growing (I&#039;ve been on it for years).""",9.0,3
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Horrible, horrible itching that takes your breath away. I put coconut oil on my whoha and it really helped. Actually, it&#039;s the only thing that helped. I will never use again!""",1.0,8
Premarin,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""I was prescribed with Premarin vaginal cream to use for 2 weeks prior pap. I had total hysterectomy 9 months ago. I experienced severe acid stomach from this medicine. I have a history of stomach acid so I didn&#039;t put the 2 together. I took my usual med, avoided food that could trigger acid but to no avail. I suffered for 5 days of severe acid stomach until I decided to stop the cream that night. The following day, my stomach still sore but not acidic. I woke up with a headache. I didn&#039;t think the cream will affect me this way since its effects are limited in vaginal area. I was wrong. I can confirm that my acid stomach was due to Premarin vaginal cream.""",6.0,22
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got this birth control in July 2012 and I bled for about 3 months straight, with light and heavy bleeding. Then after that I never got another period until now, it&#039;s getting near the end of the 3rd year and I&#039;m starting to spot lightly. I don&#039;t know if this is normal and I can&#039;t find the answer anywhere. I would have to say that my fianc&eacute; and I love it, just not the prolonged bleeding in the beginning. I would recommend this birth control to anyone who may forget to take the pill.""",8.0,6
Celexa,Depression,"""It&#039;s helping me a lot.""",10.0,7
Levodopa,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Levocarb works very well, however am having to up my does, as decades go by, in my 60s, take more to make symptoms go away...larger amounts make me mildly nauseated.""",8.0,4
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""I have fibromyalgia and additional pain from osteoarthritis.  I work fulltime at a demanding professional job, and and taking opiates and/or muscle relaxants like cyclobenzaprine frequently is not an option - I need to be able to think.  The fibro pain disappears when I take methocarbamol and it doesn&#039;t (seem to) affect my ability to think, nor does it make me sleepy.  It works very well for me.""",10.0,47
Yasmin,Menstrual Disorders,"""This is the ONLY birth control pill that has ever worked well with my system. No weight gain, no hair loss, no mood swings, in fact, my periods used to be so irregular that&#039;s I&#039;d have terrible PMS and now I&#039;m only cranky pants for a day or so. It helped clear my skin, regulate my cycle, helped me maintain my weight, and I just love it.""",10.0,51
Topamax,Seizure Prevention,"""Great   and Keppra too""",10.0,2
Ambien CR,Insomnia,"""This medicine works very well for me. I take 7.5mg. of this. I am prescribed 1 or 2 at bedtime.  Before, I was taking 5mg. of regular Ambien. I would fall asleep rather quickly, but I always wake up around 2 or 3 am for the bathroom. Then, I could never go back to sleep. When I went back to my doctor, she changed it to the extended release. Now when I get up during the night, I&#039;m able to get back to sleep. I always allow myself enough time to sleep off the medication, even if it means taking it and going to bed early. I allow myself 10 hours. I feel rested when I get up and have coffee. The only side effect I&#039;ve experienced is I sometimes wake myself up talking.** I would not take this med. with nerve pills or drink alcohol.""",10.0,15
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been on this birth contraceptive for five months,  some may say you should wait several months to fully review but I am currently dealing with cystic acne,  that of which I have never ever had before and funny thing is I&#039;m also on an acne medication and it still won&#039;t fix anything (been on it for three and a half months). It has not helped my cramps, makes me nauseous and I have developed heavy depression from time to time with no reason to. I&#039;m gonna get off of it as soon as possible but whenever I take the placebo pills is when I get insane acne, gonna have to make sure I use a very strong acne medication when I do get off of it since my hormones are so out of balance """,1.0,2
Senokot S,"Constipation, Acute","""This is the only laxative/stool softener I can actually trust to take and produce a bowl movement within 12 hours! The only down side is that it gives me really bad stomach cramps about an hour before I am able to pass a bowl movement! If it was okay for me to take every day I would.""",9.0,35
Phenazopyridine,Interstitial Cystitis,"""My sister is in town trying to find Uristat; she has been to 2 drug stores.  No luck.  I have used this product for 40 years.  Description says does not cure Urinary tract infection.  This is a misnomer.  This is a wonderful product with no side effects and I am very sensitive to medication.  I rate this very, very highly.""",10.0,44
Tradjenta,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have tried a few drugs now that are for type 2 Diabetes.  My regular DR sent me to a specialist and she had me try Tradjenta, she said it would help me curb my hungry and such to which it did. The big down fall was that my Blood Sugar went sky rocketing I am also on Lantus pen slow release at night time. We upped my intake at night and it was even higher on fasting.  I have experienced weight gain even though I am not eating as much or carbs.  I have called every week with updates on the issues that I am having with no response from the DR. as of yet.  I have stopped taking this drug and back to just diet and exercise and Lantus at night before bed and guess what, my BS is lower by almost 50 points and this is just one day !""",2.0,2
Frova,Migraine,"""Numb head is better than pounding headache.""",10.0,10
Cephalexin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""I was prescribed Cephalexin for a soft tissue infection in a finger. The drug did in fact, reduce some of the swelling. However, generally speaking, my reaction was not what I would label as positive. After the fifth day of a seven day cycle, I woke to find a major outbreak on one half of my face. On a sidenote, I was prescribed Tetracycline as a teenager for acne. And what I woke to was a flashback of early teen acne  Regardless, I brought it the attention of my healthcare provider. The general response was......nothing. The nurse, the doctor, the PA. None of them even reacted, much less responded to my concern. In the end, I have had a serious acne outbreak at 53. Appears I am allergic to Cephalexin.""",2.0,7
Diclofenac,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""I have been taking Voltaren for Ankylosing Spondylitis for six months and it really keeps me fully functional. If I come off it for a couple of days my joints start to really ache. I had torturous night pain for a while as I got a spontaneous fracture in my pelvis due to swelling in my bones and Voltaren was the only thing that worked. I&#039;ve had no noticeable side effects.""",10.0,23
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""It made my bi polar disorder worse, I had bad ringing in my ears also my heart rate increased. But it wasn&#039;t  worse then when my hallucinations got so much worse then they already are.""",9.0,5
Perphenazine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Helped stop hallucinations.""",9.0,13
Fluoxetine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I started taking fluoxetine after running through a lot of SSRIs. My Obsessive Compulsive Disorder was so severe it was debilitating. I tried Zoloft and Seroquel as well as, Luvox and Anafranil (Anafranil awful side effects). After taking 300 mg of Zoloft and just not feeling right I went to my doctor and we switched to fluoxetine. I WAS 100 PERCENT better in 5 days. This saved my life. However, please be patient it may take some trial and error to find the right medicine for you. Don&#039;t give up, keep at it.""",9.0,37
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""It is the only anxiety medication I have found with any legitimate effect for me.""",10.0,54
Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""I am from Panama. I am very please with this treatment. I use to suffer from diarrhea every moring after breakfast and reflux at evening. I have been using these treatment for 4 weeks and I feel fine now. I am using Peptobismol every time I take the pills and yoghurt in between and it avoid the secondary effects. The metallic taste is present every day but  I can live with it. Sorry of my english.""",9.0,10
Rapaflo,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Have been taking an 8mg dose pre-bedtime for the past 5 days. Symptoms of weak flow and seemingly incomplete voiding improved markedly within 24 hours. Only, though significant, side effect is retrograde ejaculation, of which I had been forewarned, but had never been previously aware. Doesn&#039;t seem to make a great difference to the sensual experience while providing built-in birth control!""",8.0,58
Pristiq,Depression,"""I tried many other medications without help. I was so depressed and anxious I could not live my life. Pristiq is the the only thing that has helped. I am living life now with out being in a deep depression and without anxiety. The only problem is I have gained 30 pounds since starting Pristiq a year ago. I do work out, but I still gain weight. I hate the weight gain, but like living my life now.""",8.0,33
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have been on this product for 2 years now. Its very very effective. It is the only form of birth control I&#039;ve used for two years and no babies. The downfalls are: mood swings a week before period begins (unreasonably sad with no reasons whatsoever), irregular bleeding (no idea when it will come,  brown at beginning then heavy), long lasting periods (like a month), and when it was inserted my doctor hit a vital nerve causing me to faint. Ever since the implanted area has nerve damage and can cause my arm to go numb if I hold it in a certain position. I can also feel my nerve damage whenever I&#039;m on my period (maybe the hormone interacting with my nerves).""",7.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Took next choice, didn&#039;t work. Not only did my pregnancy test come out positive but I now have a little bundle of joy to confirm that it did not work.""",1.0,0
Oracea,Rosacea,"""I used the $25.00 &quot;Care Card&quot; for the allowed 2 months.  My face cleared up completely, with no side effects.  I was told my 3rd refill would cost $440.00 per month, so I had to stop taking it.  """,10.0,31
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Today is my 3rd day on medication. I was prescribed it for social anxiety (despite being a beautiful 6&#039;2 male with no reason to be anxious about appearance) generalized anxiety and panic attacks. Talking to people in malls, convenience stores and being around large groups of people frighten me. I havent noticed much of a difference other than lack of sleep, crazy amazing lucid dreams for the first two nights and my jaw clenching. So far no effect on anxiety and took a benzo because Im feeling restless but still feeling restless right now. I pray this works as Im unable to work now due to my anxiety. Ive always had anxiety but after having mono for 2 months it has spiraled completely out of control. I will update this soon. Please work!""",4.0,23
Pristiq,Depression,"""I have been on Pristiq for 2 months now.  I have past digestive problems, so when I was diagnosed with Major Depressive and Panic Attacks, I was very hesitant to try any medications, especially with nausea and constipation side effects.  Within two days, I felt tired but things began to seem not so overwhelming.  Within a week, I was able to cautiously get back into work and life, and now, I have had only one panic attack, and have had nothing other than a headache if I don&#039;t take it on time.  My energy levels returned within one week, and sex drive within two weeks.  I have even lost 10 lbs.  I never realized how bad depression was until I began to see colors again, smiling, and everyone kept asking me if I had grown and lost weight.""",9.0,70
Stribild,HIV Infection,"""Began in April with viral over 1 million CD4 was 109. As of May viral load 606 and CD4 is 265. I&#039;ve got ways to go. No side effects at first but only side effects to complain of now are slight nausea, headache and slight diarrhea.""",10.0,12
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""I administered these drops twice a day for 2 days. I experienced the stinging and blurriness and metal taste in mouth, but that went away after about 20 min. On the third day, it left my right eye SO SO blurred. Again, blurriness is a side effect, but it did not go away. I am on day 4 that I can&#039;t see out of my right eye. It&#039;s extremely blurry, and scary seeing as I&#039;ve had both my eyes for all my life. The doctor said it&#039;s an allergic reaction, and gave me artificial tears to &quot;flush out&quot; the xiidra. Basically it&#039;s a waiting game on my vision to come back. I will be in and out of my doctor&#039;s office until I get some improvement.
I guess just beware and see if there&#039;s anything milder to try first.""",1.0,18
Amlodipine / valsartan,ge (amlodipine / valsartan),"""I have used it successfully after not having luck with Atacand after many years of being on that. I have had no ill side effects to speak of. I am  very pleased. Although it is a bit pricey.""",7.0,17
Reclast,Osteoporosis,"""I would never have a reclast infusion again. Felt OK for a couple of weeks and thought I had missed all the problems people reported from it.  After that my joints all started hurting and hurt for about 6 weeks. I felt so bad I didn&#039;t feel like doing anything, just sitting in a recliner hurt. It started to get some better and then my jaw started to hurt, it even made my teeth hurt on that side. I could hardly chew. It has slowly gotten better, but still hurts some, but has taken 6 months to finally start to feel like normal.. Will not do that again....""",1.0,36
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Skyla for 8 days now. I didn&#039;t take any painkillers, and I&#039;d say my insertion was the most bizarre pain I&#039;ve ever felt. However, I think I have a pretty high pain tolerance in general, so I was able to suck it up with only a few squeaks of discomfort.
The first day, my cramps were moderately painful. The next day, I felt great. The rest of the week, I would have a cramp or two, but they were light and subsided pretty quickly. I spotted on the first day and a few other non-consecutive days thoughout the week. Nothing too terrible.
I got my IUD inserted before my period was due, but since insertion, I haven&#039;t gotten it. It&#039;s 4 days late, but Skyla makes periods irregular, so I&#039;ll just have to wait to find out when it gets here!""",7.0,1
Lunesta,Insomnia,"""Overall, I find Lunesta to be effective at providing me a deep, restful sleep; I wake up refreshed.  I didn&#039;t mind the taste of &quot;a New York City garbage truck parked on the back of my tongue&quot; because I tended not to overeat during those times. The one problem I didn&#039;t like was sleepwalking outside the house to play with my dog in the dark.  And I ALWAYS forgot to lock the door before returning to bed. On Lunesta, I also visited strange websites and made unnecessary purchases that surprised me when they arrived. But I have a natural history of sleepwalking. Otherwise Lunesta worked GREAT! I recommend it FOR SHORT TERM USE to reduce the chance of side effects. """,8.0,13
Clarithromycin,Bronchitis,"""It&#039;s been 3 days and I CANNOT SLEEP AT ALL!!! I will stop using this!!""",2.0,0
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""It works great if it works for you but if you have the problem where medication suddenly stops for no apparent reason then you could be in for a nightmare, like I was in for a whole year still going through it but not as bad. It more so numbs you that you don&#039;t worry about your physical aspects of anxiety and works great for mood but if it &quot;poops out&quot; on you then be prepared to fight the withdrawals.""",6.0,42
Vemurafenib,"Melanoma, Metastatic","""Had Isolated Limb Profusion (Left leg) at MD Anderson Cancer center in Houston in Nov 07. Three cancer tumors returned in the same lower left leg in May 2011. In Aug 2011, started Zelboraf at  4 x 240mg pills twice a day (1960mg total a day). Two tumors disappeared within a month of taking Zelboraf. One resisted for six weeks total and was gone. CT and MRI&#039;s could find anything after scanning. In July 2013, the one that resisted, returned along with a 5mm nodule. Had some of the complications I was warned about but nothing serious, just uncomfortable at times. Seems like now the cancer is not responding to the Zelboraf and now looking for alternatives. It gave me more years to live with my daughters. Zelboraf is GREAT.""",10.0,7
Quasense,Birth Control,"""Originally I was on this pill but then later given samples of Seasonique. That was the worst mistake ever! I was on Seasonique for 9 months and had breakthrough bleeding for 8.5 months! I switched back to Quasense and ever since then I haven&#039;t had a single problem. Awesome pill!""",10.0,9
Mirtazapine,Insomnia,"""I didn&#039;t have much luck with this one.  The first night I took 15 mg I slept through the night.  After that, I could fall asleep for an hour or two but then would be up for 3 or so hours.  The increase in appetite was a plus for me.""",5.0,17
Adderall,ADHD,"""Yes, this medication does work wonders, at first.  Diagnosed ADHD (by a Psychiatrist)  at the age of 26.  The first 3 years it worked quite well and felt like a godsend.  I took 5-6 days a week and my life demonstratively improved.  Focus, completing tasks, mental clarity, improved self-esteem...life was good.

Adderall, like other CNS stimulants, tend to become less effective after time and I noticed this more pronouncedly by my 5th year.  At that point, I felt trapped by the drug and tried to stop.  The problem was that even after a month or more without Adderall, none of discontinuation symptoms were improving.  While I continue to use Adderall for maintenance, I derive little benefit.  Be aware, the effects won&#039;t last indefinitely!""",2.0,57
Adapalene,Acne,"""When I first started using Differin my skin was really red and peels, for several days. After that it started to look better a lot but then out of nowhere it started to break more especially cystic acne on my face and my skin is really hot to the touch and painful. I hope it&#039;s just that it gets worse before it gets better.""",7.0,44
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Hi i just started Lexapro 3 days ago 5mg for anxiety and I must say I think I feel worse then I did before I took it. I feel all shakey and feel a bit down and I have gone off my food is this normal has anyone else felt like this ?""",5.0,34
Effexor XR,Bipolar Disorde,"""It made my &quot;down side&quot; not go as deep, but I felt like I could not leave the house - I didn&#039;t want to.  No visitors - didn&#039;t want any. Since I&#039;m a very social person my friends and family were concerned. My &quot;up side was better - I wasn&#039;t POed all the time and the thought racing slowed way down. Not the best experience, but better than the whole trip down the rabbit hole it would have been.""",3.0,12
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Tri-Sprintec for 2 weeks now. I&#039;ve lost my appetite, I&#039;ve had bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and I&#039;m very moody. I thought I just ate something bad but after reading the reviews from other girls, I think it&#039;s the birth control and I think I&#039;m going to stop taking this birth control.""",4.0,11
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I will give this birth control a 5/10 for the simple fact that I did not get pregnant for the 2 years I was on it. but I gained probably about 50 lbs (with no change in my eating habits and i&#039;m even more active), my boyfriend complained about my mood swings, I bled for majority of the time whether it was heavy or light...I just couldn&#039;t deal. I wish I came off of it earlier but I enjoyed not being at risk for pregnancy. I got it taken out today and I can&#039;t wait to get back to normal.""",5.0,11
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""I was put in the hospital for the fourth time with Pancreatitis and high blood pressure. The doctor prescribed me this medicine and it makes me dizzy. My eyes get all blurry too.""",5.0,46
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had two implanon&#039;s in four years. with the first one I gained around 20kgs, obviously not from the implanon itself but more likely as a result of a massive hormone change. I had the first one for almost three years before I decided to have it removed as it caused such a profound hormone imbalance I ended up with a harmless but embarrassing discharge for the last nine months. 
The second implanon I had implanted in early 2015, it started off fine- one menstrual cycle every 2-3 months, but now I am lightly bleeding for two weeks of every month with terrible hormonal acne and cramps. 
This device has been a wonderful thing for me most of the time so I allow it a bit of leeway in terms of unwanted effects.""",6.0,0
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""If you&#039;re having major burning or itching after using Monistat, apply a dime size amount of plain Greek yogurt to the inside of your vagina where the discomfort is and almost immediately the pain will go away and you&#039;ll be able to go or fall back asleep. You may need to apply a little more depending on how bad the discomfort is.   Trust me. It works.""",7.0,33
Fentora,Pain,"""Very good drug. Good response to severe pain, it has kept me out of the ER and/or hospital numerous times due to it being so effective.""",10.0,27
Nortriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""I have been on Nortriptyline for 3 months now and I couldn&#039;t be happier. I have been suffering with migraines since I was 16 and I am now 31. I have been on a number of medicines for prevention but this is the first time I can say that my migraines are under control. After being on this for 2 months I missed 2 days and woke up to a horrible migraine. Since then I have been right back on and not missing any dosages. If you haven&#039;t tried this for migraines and are still suffering I highly recommend you talk to your doctor about it.""",10.0,27
Myfortic,Rejection Prophylaxis,"""I had a liver and kidney transplant and have been on Myfortic for at least 4 years after being switched from regular mycophenalate. Both medicines have worked well for me for years.  The only negative I&#039;ve had is periods of severe diarrhea with very little ability to control it. Once the dose was lowered this symptom is now tolerable.""",10.0,18
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""symptoms: SEVERE abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, achey pain in back, fatigue, chills, sweating, headache, cough. 

i just finishd my last dose of macrobid and I believe it cleared up my UTI but these side effects are not worth it. The abdominal pain 
I have been having is so bad that it has woken me up from my sleep 3 nights in a row. I have the chills and because of the abdominal pain it is hard to eat. I also have terrible headaches that worsen with certain movements or lights. This pill is awful and I wish I would&#039;ve known about these symptoms before starting.""",2.0,27
Alprazolam,Not Listed / Othe,"""Xanax is the best anti-depressant and anxiety pill I ever came across. It helps me not it lose my mind or hurt the ones I love.""",10.0,2
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""While LEVITRA was effective for erectile dysfunction, I experienced abdominal cramps causing me to discontinue it use.""",4.0,2
Klonopin,Panic Disorde,"""I take 0.5 mg twice daily - actually Xanax worked slightly better, but my doctor believes Klonopon has less risk of addiction, so he prescribed it for long term use, which I need to treat panic disorder.  My panic disorder emerged as a young child and then went into remission from my twenties through my early forties, only to crop up again a few months ago.  I take 100 mg of Zoloft for depression and the Klonopin for the panic and I have my life back.  I do get a little tired each day, but my range of emotions are normal, not desperate, hopeless and fraught with terror of panic.  These medicines area a God send and I thank God daily for them.""",9.0,72
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I choose Nexplanon because of my busy college &amp; work schedule, however I seriously regret it. I have never seen so many break-outs on my face! My hair has also gotten just different than normal- very greasy at times &amp; dry at other times. I&#039;m also having an extremely hard time maintaining my weight. The one thing that really made me want it out is that my boyfriend noticed I&#039;ve gotten super moody! I seriously cry at everything! I am going to have it removed ASAP, I&#039;m going back to the pill which I have been on for the past 3 years.""",2.0,10
Cymbalta,Depression,"""Unusual tiredness and loss in stamina""",2.0,17
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I was on the implonon for 3 years, it was fantastic, I didn&#039;t bleed at all. Did not fall pregnant and It was very cheap to get inserted and removed saveing me money on pads, tampons and condoms. But i did have a lack of sex drive, since having it removed it took 6 weeks to get my period and my sex drive has increased drastically.""",9.0,8
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Wonderful birth control..I have been on the same birth control for 3.5 years now. I cannot fully remember the beginning of taking the birth control. It took a month or so to get adjusted. But after that everything is great. No pregnancy&#039;s, no bloating, no emotional freak outs, no depression, no painful periods but on the negative side my acne has stayed the same so it doesn&#039;t help much on acne. Also my previous birth control of sprintec made my breasts humongous and now that I am on this birth control my boobs have shrank a ton and almost don&#039;t feel or look as full as they were before ever being on birth control. BUT...I am an athlete and this birth control works really well...looking for a new birth control maybe to help with some acne.""",9.0,3
Afrezza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Doesn&#039;t work""",1.0,3
Topamax,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""Placed on Topamax for severe migraine and trigeminal neuralgia. 3 days later became disorientated with rash and soreness all over body then skin became scaley. Numbness in both hands and feet. Ceased Topamax.""",1.0,16
Clorazepate,Anxiety,"""It is better than nothing. But Xanax works much better. My previous dr in another city prescribed Xanax. I took it as needed for about 20 yrs. It kicked in almost immediately so I only took it when a bad situation occurred. I never became dependent or addicted. Current dr (different location) refuses to prescribe Xanax &amp; will only let me have Tranxene.   Since it doesn&#039;t kick in quickly I have to take it in anticipation of the occurrence of a bad situation. So I take it every day 1st thing when I get up so it will be in my system by the time I get to work. So I take more of it &amp; it works less well than Xanax. More drs need to know that Xanax is not really addictive &amp; it works far better than Tranxene.""",3.0,6
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""In a nutshell, even though I did not want this drug to work because I hate taking medicine, it really does help me! I refuse to take benzos. My therapist talked me into trying buspar. It made me really tired at first. But honestly, now that I look back, I think it did that because it seemed to slow my racing mind down. So naturally, once I relaxed a bit more, my body finally could rest. My anxiety is not gone. But when I am in a place where I feel safe, I am able to relax and my mind isn&#039;t so noisy. It is a strange, new feeling.""",8.0,124
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Suprep definitely cleared me out; however, this was the worst experience I have ever had with colonoscopy prep. To start, this concoction tastes HORRIBLE. It was like a mouthful of grape flavored salt water. Each dose was 16 oz of pure hell. Secondly, this cleanser gave me chills and nausea. I will NEVER be using this prep again.""",3.0,11
Imiquimod,Keratosis,"""I am on day 11 of a 14 day cycle and the first week I experienced flu like symptoms i.e., achy muscles, fatigue &amp; head aches. My only side effect now is a slight headache. I am using Zyclara on my face (temples, forehead and cheek) and my face is looking pretty ugly right now. It looks like an awful outbreak of acne and is very raw. I have more than a few scabs and a lot of redness where I have been applying the cream. It is very itchy and tender and to be honest, while I am still in the middle of all of this, I have questioned whether I would do it again. I guess it would be better to answer that in a couple of weeks. I have wanted to stop using it but it is like swimming half way across a lake. I think I will be happy in a couple of weeks""",7.0,15
Vimpat,Seizures,"""I&#039;ve been on 200 mg twice a day and my seizures have improved""",10.0,7
Dexilant,GERD,"""This is the ONLY medication that works for my GERD.  I don&#039;t have any side effects at all.  """,10.0,35
Klonopin,Bipolar Disorde,"""When a person has mental symptoms , they&#039;re supposed to have medical workup always. The reason is many medical conditions mimic mental illness until treated. Then zero symptoms forever (mentally). If a person has Myxedema (severe hypothyroidism), gets misdiagnosed as mentally ill (schizophrenia, bipolar, delusional d/o, depression, anxiety ...all common MISDIAGNOSES in thyroid disease), Klonopin can induce coma. This happened to me and then they realized I was not mentally ill. Had no symptoms since healing from this dreadfully dangerous drug. Read &quot;Physical Illness presenting as Psychiatric Disease&quot; before taking any psych drug. Any sedative, hypnotic, even Advil can cause MyxedemaComa 40%chance death. See Iatrogenic Coma &amp; other articles.""",1.0,15
Levetiracetam,Epilepsy,"""After having seizures for reg every 8 days or so for 55 years on many different anticonvulsants, I was given Keppra, 3000mg daily and for the last 10 years have been free from seizures with no side effects whatever. This medication has changed my life around.""",10.0,28
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""Gabapentin has been a life saver for me. I have suffered from dysthemia and anxiety for my entire 47 years of existence. I&#039;ve been on every medicine they could toss at me over the years but nothing helped with my symptoms. Then I had back surgery for a discotomy on L5 on my spine. I had severe leg pain and the sciatica pain was very intense. The doctor prescribed gabapentin for residual nerve pain in my left foot. Without gabapentin my foot feels like its on fire but I also discovered how different I was beginning to feel with my depression and anxiety....I felt alive for the first time in decades. I kid you not, it is a wonderful and my doctor has been recording my progress on it with my depression and anxiety. Great medicine.""",10.0,208
Concerta,ADHD,"""This medication really, really helps me with everything.""",8.0,12
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""At 51 yrs of age, just had my first colonoscopy. Was only given propofol. Woke up smiling and happy, saying, &quot; I just had the BEST nap!&quot; Within minutes I was dressed &amp; on my way home. No nausea whatsoever. This drug worked great for me and I thank the researchers and company that developed it. I&#039;d been under general anesthesia before (fentanyl?) and didn&#039;t wake up as well-rested &amp; nausea-free as with the propofol.""",10.0,0
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on TriNessa for the past 5 months and I&#039;ve had nothing but horrible experiences. I started first pill with period and I was ok up until week 1. It was prom and I got extremely nauseous and threw up twice! I felt horrible (uncontrollable nausea, headaches, crazy mood changes, dry mouth) during the first month but I decided to stick with it since the side effects were &quot;normal&quot;. Month 2-4 were better; barely any nausea, only slight mood changes, regular light period. Now on month 5, I&#039;m noticing how much I have changed (because it&#039;s summer) and how different I&#039;ve become.  I&#039;ve become depressed; even thinking about crying makes me cry!""",2.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the liletta put in May 2016. A little discomfort at the time of insertion. Light spotting and cramping the day after. Over all, for me and my husband, he doesn&#039;t feel a thing. I Totally hate the spotting.  Literally bleeding for 3 weeks.  Then normal for 2. Maybe a little exaggerated on the 3 weeks. But I&#039;ve figured out the process.  2 weeks of daily, consistent spotting. 1 weeks menses. Normal the week after menses and the week of ovulation. Trying to wait the 6 months. My doctor says it stops around that time. Wish me luck""",8.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Why I am taking this mediciine: Hormone Regulation, Painful Periods, Painful Ovulation. I do have fibroids but I will consider removing them if they are still a problem after menopause.  I am 45 years old, single mother, work full time, eat healthy, workout 3 to 4 days a week.  No weight gain or sore breasts I have been reading about on here. 


Pros: I think this BC is great. Pain is gone, periods are lighter. I have used the patch and other pills before.


Cons:  I had some slight nausea. Take this with food at breakfast or lunch; and take it WITHIN a consistent time of day everyday.  Be sure to drink your water all day and eat healthy well-balanced meals.

Did it work for me:  Yes. I do not have pain anymore; periods very light,""",9.0,6
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""I&#039;m am a 18 year old girl whose been sweating since the 6th grade. Its Soo embarrassing that I used to wear mostly black so no one would see the pit stains. Drysol works really great. The only downside I would say is that if I use it everyday or after I shave, it has the worst burning/itching sensation.""",9.0,10
ella,Emergency Contraception,"""I took EllaOne 15 hours after I had unprotected sex with a guy I met at this trip I went on by myself; he ended up coming inside me. My cycle lasts for 30 to 32 days, and I had sex during my 21st day, so I was just starting the Luteal Phase (infertile). However, as a  woman, despite using any contraception or the pill, I always have a little doubt in my mind, and it remains there until I get my next period. After taking the pill, I was told that, to be sure it had worked, I had to bleed a little. The pharmacist told me that was false. My period&#039;s supposed to arrive anytime now. Even though I know that one of the side effects is that it may delay my period, I&#039;ve never been more scared in my life. I haven&#039;t experienced any complications, tho.""",5.0,3
Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Dat two for me and i thought it was just me experiencing the irritation after i inserted the application into my vagina. This pain is nothing i want to go through again. I&#039;ve had yeast infections in the past and the treatment was nothing like this. I hope it works cause it sure feel like its doing something downn there""",5.0,1
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""I have had case of severe flu a few times before but this time I went straight to the doctor to to try Tamiflu.  While the flu usually made me miserable and feverish for 4 days and weak for a few days more, I felt pretty good after about a 1 1/2 days and was ready for work on the 3rd day.  I will always go for the Tamiflu in the future.  In my case, when my face feels flushed, I have a lack of appetite, ache in my neck and back and a slight fever, it is time to act.  You need to start Tamilfu as soon as you see the first signs.  It is great!""",10.0,8
Sertraline,Depression,"""I&#039;ve taken Zoloft for several years: once to help with OCD when I was younger and more recently to help with depression. Overall I definitely experienced less crying and general hopelessness on Zoloft. I still had my bad days but in general it&#039;s manageable. The biggest side effect was the weight gain. I gained about 20 lbs in a year. I also felt like I sweat easier on this medication, especially my palms. This was pretty minor though. I&#039;m switching to another medication due to the weight gain and I will say the withdrawals from Zoloft are tough. My emotions were really heightened and anything could make me cry. Be sure to tell your loved ones that you&#039;ll need some extra support as you taper off.""",8.0,24
Robitussin CoughGels Long-Acting,Cough,"""Every time there&#039;s a virus or allergies in the air due to having asthma I usually end up catching bronchitis from it and these by far are the only thing that really helps the coughing. Not to mention I&#039;ve tried A LOT of other cough suppressants even prescriptions and these truly do help better than any I&#039;ve found! I would definitely recommend trying them!""",10.0,6
Telaprevir,Hepatitis C,"""My insurance covered almost all of it. The medication works. Hep C undetectable after just 23 days, again at 12 weeks. So far so good. Extreme itching with Incivek withdrawal for 3 days. Scratched my skin until it bled. Ice cold water helped and nothing else. After 3 days, itching was gone. Mentally the Incivek had my brain in a fog for the entire 12 weeks. Had two car wrecks back to back and had to stop driving. Overall I would still highly recommend this medicine due to its effectiveness. What is 12 weeks in comparison to the rest of my life? I am Hep C free.""",8.0,33
Vistaril,Anxiety,"""This stuff is useless. I keep it around because it does wonders for my hay-fever. As to anxiety I&#039;ll stick with serax or xanax.""",2.0,24
Amiodarone,Ventricular Tachycardia,"""Dizzy, insomnia, nervous, anxious, upset stomach, wobbly, difficulty walking.""",3.0,0
Gabapentin,Postherpetic Neuralgia,"""I was first given Neurontin for the shingles, for a few days nothing helped the pain of the shingles, most painful thing I have ever had. After about a week I started feeling better, was sleeping all night and now I have no pain. Even though I still have the shingles best medicine for pain I have ever taken.""",10.0,134
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I have been on belviq for 3 days and I&#039;m down 2.7 ibs I will keep you posted""",7.0,29
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""Much better than Adderall that I&#039;ve been taking for 12 years. My heart doesn&#039;t race, the dry mouth effects aren&#039;t nearly as intense. There are no more highs &amp; lows! Love it.""",10.0,24
Clonidine,Opiate Withdrawal,"""I require large doses of high strength opiates after an accident left my spine irreversibly damaged and in excruciating intractable pain. As the media and public demonizes these drugs since addicts abuse/overdose, (a lifesaver for the people prescribed/deserving) the times where I&#039;ve been unable to obtain my normal refill and shamed out of the ER trying to explain I&#039;m not a drug seeker have increased. I&#039;m left in extreme pain along with withdrawal symptoms- a combination so incredibly brutally agonizing/horrific. One time I happened to have Clonidine for anxiety 0.1, taking 2-4 every 4-6 hrs (no Dr. would agree) and it relieved 70% of all symptoms. Very, very tired, but 100% WORTH IT.""",10.0,14
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""Good, very good.""",10.0,31
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""The first month was the worst. I had the initial breakout everyone talks about. It started to get a little better then I had another bad breakout right before my sugar pills. I skipped the sugar pills and moved straight on to the second month. Now my skin has basically no breakouts on it, just some scarring and redness from my previous breakouts. I hope my skin continues to look better and not breakout. Yay for month 2!!!""",8.0,11
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""It works the best for me.""",10.0,24
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""Medicine seems to be effective, but is literally the most terrible tasting medicine I&#039;ve ever had.  It has no coating and dissolves instantly on your tongue, leaving a horrid taste behind.  It is upsetting to your stomach.  Taking it because it&#039;s effective.  Wish they&#039;d add a coating.  I dread taking this medicine and have a knot in my stomach when it&#039;s almost time to take it.""",5.0,58
Roflumilast,COPD,"""Breathing great, diarrhea not so great. Not worth it.""",4.0,9
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""While this did clear up my infection, I would have much prefered a different drug. Was prescribed 50mg, four tablets to be taken per day, for three days. This made me feel incredibly nauseous, blurred my vision, made my eyes feel like they were rolling back into my head, basically made me feel &quot;tripped out&quot;. I would wake up during the night after having taken my last one of the day and the walls would feel as though they were moving in on me. Overall, while effective, the experienced scared me.""",3.0,3
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,None,"""Month 4 of these pills... day 14 of bleeding... day 3 of a constant headache... increasing stomach issues. Experienced horrible nausea and increased appetite that subsided after 3 months, but now experiencing new side effects. """,2.0,5
Doxycycline,Acne,"""Got my confidence back. Doxycycline really worked for me. After a long time suffering from all kind of acne from normal pimple to cyst, and huge black and white heads. I am 35 and had tried all type of creams and also pill like Accutane. Nothing worked until I tried Doxycycline. Since the first week taking the pill, I saw my skin improving and my family and friends noticed the skin was looking better. Its been 5 weeks of taking the pills, no more pimples and even the scars are disappearing. I thanks Doxycycline. Only one side effect which is dry throat and feeling more thirsty than usual. I recommend.""",9.0,35
Triumeq,HIV Infection,"""This medicine worked very well for me within a month of taking it I became undetectable!! I had no major side effects. I do however get head aches every once and awhile but nothing I can&#039;t deal with.I currently crush mine and put it in yogurt so I&#039;m still getting used to the taste...yuck..but its not that bad.""",10.0,1
Yasmin,Birth Control,"""I used to be on Beyaz, which was great for me. Then when I moved out of the country, I had to switch to Yazmin (same company). It&#039;s my first month, and I am SO moody! I have gotten into big fights with my boyfriend over the smallest things in just the past couple weeks that I&#039;ve been using this pill. I don&#039;t feel like myself. I am constantly going into depressions (I was already depression-prone before the pill). Sure, it&#039;s getting the job done, I don&#039;t have any physical issues really (though I do have headaches, but it may not be from the pill), but overall the moodiness isn&#039;t working for me. I&#039;m going to be switching to Yaz next month.""",5.0,5
Geodon,Schizophrenia,"""Geodon has worked wonders on both my visual and auditory hallucinations. I have no side effects from it other than being a little tired from time to time. I&#039;m taking 40mg twice a day and have been on it for about a month and a half.""",9.0,22
Metronidazole,Clostridial Infection,"""I&#039;ve had C. Diff for quite a while, but just got diagnosed a few weeks ago. I&#039;ve take this medication 3 times a day for two weeks (right now I still have a few days left) and I am experiencing the worst side effects any med has ever given me. The medicine tastes awful, and starts immediately dissolving when it goes into your mouth, making it hard to swallow and causing an extremely bitter taste that is hard to get rid of. I am consistently nauseous every time I take it, and threw up a few times from that. I still feel like I have the C. Diff symptoms along with the side effects of the medicine. I also shake so much it&#039;s difficult to write and have bad feelings of vertigo, as if I am falling over. Such awful side effects..""",5.0,12
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""I always get face blisters from wind-burn or mild sunburn. Abreva helps only if I use it at the time of the damage,  not wait til blisters appear.  It keeps them from spreading all over my face.  And that is terrible. I use it for regular fever blisters too.  I have to use it the night before the outbreak.""",10.0,0
Dulcolax,Bowel Preparation,"""bought dulcolax and took it last night, preparing for my colonoscopy tomorrow (today I start liquid diet). I took two before bed because thats the directions my doctor gave me, and the back of the dulcolax box says take 1-3 for adults, so I assumed I was taking a pretty average dose. I took them at 11 pm with a full glass of water and went to sleep completely prepared to get up and work the next day but woke up around 6 am sweating with intense stomach cramping and horrible pain. I threw up twice before almost missing the toilet and practically spraying watery diahrea for 30 minutes, all while shaking, and having horrible pain and nausea, even after vomiting and going to the bathroom. Wish I would have read the reviews first on this drug.""",3.0,14
Estradiol,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""Very glad to see that there&#039;s a generic for Vagifem, which I had wonderful results with. However, the blister packaging on Yuvafem is ridiculously bad. It&#039;s impossible to separate the single-use applicators using the perforations without tearing the foil wrapping on multiple applicators. Being able to separate is very handy for travel, etc. Please fix the packaging and make it functional!""",8.0,24
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Kyleena inserted this morning, and honestly, it really didn&#039;t hurt. The whole thing took less that 1 minute. I felt slightly crampy for about 30 seconds during, and when my doctor said &quot;done&quot;, I hadn&#039;t even realized she had started the procedure. All my friends had me absolutely terrified, saying it was going to hurt, when they&#039;ve never even had an IUD themselves. My advice: don&#039;t listen to what others say, eat a good breakfast the day of, and try to relax. A minute of slight discomfort is so worth not having to worry about birth control for 5 years. You can do it!""",9.0,2
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have several people in my family who has bipolar disorder but did not like the fact that my depression and manic symptoms were results of this. While I was in the military they tried numerous medications, from clonazepam and celexa, to trazodone and effexor. Finally one of my Doctors decided to try me on lamotrigine and see how it works. I must tell you quite honestly that this is one of the best medications I have ever tried to combat my bipolar disorder. During the entire time I was being treated for this I had to deal with an injury I had during the war. The military&#039;s option was to dope me up to my eyeballs with opiates, which unsurprisingly made my mood unbelievably euphoric constantly.""",10.0,54
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I had trouble getting to sleep, stuffy runny noise I am 43 years old I was on norvasc but my new doctor recommended this I stopped taking it maybe he can lower the dose""",5.0,10
Acetaminophen,eve,"""My son has had a lo-grade fever for three days. I&#039;ve had him on Tylenol every 4 hours but decided to try Motrin instead during his regular dosing schedule. It didn&#039;t do a thing. His fever kept rising. Tylenol is the only thing that has worked for him.""",9.0,4
Imdur,Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis,"""I had chest pain and palpitations. Was prescribed Imdur and took 1 tablet. That was the worst 3 days of my life. I prefer the angina to the &quot;cure.&quot; Caused nausea, vomiting, intense pain (felt like my body was made of broken glass), every sound went right thru me, and every noise was excruciating. Never again.""",1.0,28
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I have been taking qsymia for almost two weeks and am down about 9 lbs. I feel great and have added a whole
 lot more water to my routine. For those that cannot afford the astronomical costs of this drug, talk to your doctor about Phentermine and topirimate separately. The dosages are very close to the qsymia doses and the monthly cost is less than $40. Hope this helps any that aren&#039;t being helped due to cost.""",9.0,3
Accutane,Acne,"""Like most with acne as severe as mine normal topical remedies don&#039;t work. When none of the topical treatments worked my mom finally agreed to let me try oral medication. I have tried many (I don&#039;t remember the names) only one worked but it was too expensive for my mom at the time so I had to go off it. So again it got worse and all through my junior year I suffered. Finally my mom again decided she didn&#039;t want my scarring to get any worse so she agreed to put me on Accutane so we could get rid of it once and for all. I&#039;m on my first session and it has started to work. My only noticeable side effect is severe drying of my lips. Other than that I love the results. No more cystic acne, or white heads!""",9.0,12
Propranolol,Migraine Prevention,"""I have had 8-12 migraines per month for the past 2 years. The Imitrex 150mg that I take for them has started to lose efficacy, so I keep having these day long auras but not full blown migraines. It&#039;s very draining. My doctor recommended Propanolol ER 80mg capsules as a preventitive. I took them before bed and for the first 3 days felt pretty light headed and foggy in the morning, but that went away. But, the awful acidic, churning stomach aches did not go away. I discontinued it after 1 week because the stomach aches and worsening diarrhea were too much. And then I got a migraine the next day. I think it probably worked well for migraine prevention but the side effects were not worth it.""",5.0,7
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""In 2003, I had initially tried Remeron to deal with anxiety/insomnia but after 4 months and going through major depression, I started on Effexor.  I took Ativan to get me through the first few weeks for anxiety until the Effexor kicked in.  It definitely helped me get my life back.  My only problem is the weight gain - about 25 lbs.  I have tried to wean myself down from my highest dose of 225mg/day to as low as 37.5mg but had reoccuring depression and anxiety so have gone back up.""",9.0,36
Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""My blood pressure was 170/100. Doctor gave me a 10mg per day prescription and within hours of taking the first pill, my BP was 108/70.  I was super lightheaded for the first 4 days when I walked, and I have an occasional cough.  After 6 weeks of hovering around 117/79, I reduced myself to 5 mg per day, and my BP is now 102/77 as of today. I eat healthy and walk an average of 5 miles every day for exercise but remain stubbornly overweight.""",10.0,99
Concerta,ADHD,"""My son has ADD without the H. He started on 18mg in September. His teachers noticed the difference from the year before. He did lose his appetite, but due to a growth spurt and my making him eat he gained a pound. He loved the medicine and actually wanted to take it. He got the flu in early November and stopped the pills cause they seemed to make it worse. When we started again they still made him sick so we just took a break, thinking to get the idea out of his head, then I got his report card. He started the pills again 4 days ago and no sickness, as long as he eats 1/2 hour before. Teachers have already commented on the change.""",8.0,11
Hydroxyzine,Sedation,"""Made me so tired could not focus or stand up, it pretty much sedated me slept like a baby. Doctor said it would make me sleepy because of a bad allergic reaction to Testim so it sedated me to keep me from scratching my rash.""",6.0,51
Doxycycline,Acne,"""Hi! I&#039;m Krissy. About a month ago I had a terrible breakout with cystic acne all over my cheeks &amp; chin. It got so bad that it hurt to go to sleep at night. About a week ago I went &amp; seen the doctor &amp; he prescribed me doxycycline 100  mg to take once a day &amp; he also prescribed me benzaclin which is benzoyl peroxide &amp; I&#039;ve been on all this for about a week &amp; I&#039;ve noticed good improvement.Its drying up all my acne. There not completely gone but before this month is over they will be.. It just takes time &amp; patience.""",7.0,14
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""I just had my doctor give me samples of Belsomra. He recommended I take 10mg, but basically told me it wouldn&#039;t work unless I took 20. But after reading all the paperwork that came with the samples I decided to just take the 10mg.

I took it without food, 30 min before bed as recommended and still 2 hours later I wasn&#039;t tired. Today I woke up after having really weird dreams, and all day I&#039;ve been unusually depressed and anxious. 

I never, ever had these symptoms or this much trouble falling asleep on Zolpidem. It was pretty clear from how hard my doctor was pushing them that the pharma reps are really trying to get this on the market. 

I would strongly recommend AGAINST taking this medication, especially if you have depression!""",2.0,37
Tecfidera,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I was diagnosed with rrms in May this year. Tecfidera was the first medication I have tried. I felt good for about three days in the first week on the 120mg dose, apart from some flushing and burning skin.  I haven&#039;t felt that clear headed for such a long time. Then, two weeks into the full dose I developed such severe cramping in my stomach with vomiting and diarrhea that I was too scared to take another dose. I will try something else instead. I really really want to have clear thoughts and energy!""",5.0,24
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Nexplanon implanted July 7, 2015. Insertion, some weird deep bicep pain in the following weeks but fine. Spotted off and on every week the first couple months, very light. Skipped Sept, bleed for ALL of Oct. Doctor said all still normal adjustments. Acne went crazy, intense patch-like on my cheeks. And lost 1/2 my hair volume. Again, docs said this was normal. Saw dermatologist which helped a lot. Aside from the patches, my skin looked healthier than ever. Jan, I developed 2 abscesses on my face! Then bled for 6 weeks, had it removed the end of Feb. Awful awful awful. Really talk to your doc about your acne history and take notes from your body early if it&#039;s just not going well. The docs here in Asia hate Nexplanon and remove it often.""",2.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the Mirena in place for a little over three years. I LOVED it. I did not experience any of the severe cramping or pain after getting it placed, due to the fact I had mine placed after a procedure. (I already experienced discomfort due to this procedure). My period stopped almost instantly (no period for 3years, can&#039;t complain). The hormones Mirena released also helped speed up metabolism, I lost close to 30 lbs. My only reasoning for getting mine removed is because of the reoccurring Bacterial Infections. What most people are not told is that the Mirena is for MONOGOMOUS couples, apparently I was the only one in my relationship monogamous. Only finding this out after my removal.""",10.0,41
Etanercept,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I started getting sick in August of 2008. After numerous trips to ER&#039;s, Dr.&#039;s offices and hospitalizations, I finally got diagnosed with full skeletal rheumatoid arthritis. With it came Fibromyalgia, anemia, insomnia, depression and medicine induced diabetes. Was put on Humira for 2 years with continues Flare ups. Finally was put on Enbrel about 5 months ago and I just now am experiencing less pain and less swelling. I can even jump off the bed first thing in the morning, specially when my dog asked to be taken out. I&#039;m only on 5mg of prednisone now, Enbrel once a week and few intakes of pain meds and muscle relaxants. I&#039;m not sure how long will it work for me but I am thankful for the availability of the medicine and my having good insurance.""",10.0,48
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This birth control was pretty terrible. I should preface this by saying I only took it for a month and not the 3 months that is recommended for your body to adjust to a hormonal birth control. However, there was no way I was going to subject myself to 3 months of this pill. The first two weeks it caused me to have insane mood swings. I&#039;d get extremely mad at virtually nothing. The two times I accidentally took the pill a few hours late, I immediately started spotting and would continue to spot for a few days. It also made my skin break out despite the fact that I have a good skincare routine and rarely experience acne.""",3.0,4
Prednisone,Immunosuppression,"""I have been taking Prednisone for ten years. I have Lupus and will have to most likely stay on it the rest of my life. When I first started taking it I was 9, the side effects were HARSH, Loss of hair, hair growing more (Thicker and faster) on arms and legs, significant weight gain, very puffy in the face, increase in appetite and water retention (edema) all on 60mg every day. With that being said I felt a whole lot better and it kept my Lupus in remission for about 3 yrs so was able to go down as low as 5mg EOD. For me personally after have been using it so long I only see ANY side effects if I go above 20 EOD and it&#039;s the puffy face. Prednisone is a very good immunosuppression drug but it did take my body some getting used to.""",8.0,30
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Skyla for over a year. I thought it was super painful to have the procedure done &amp; I had bad cramps &amp; spotting/light periods on and off for about 3 mo. The cramps were so painful I was often doubled over and felt like the wind was knocked out of me. After that 3 month period I was getting my period consistently in the sense that I was just consistently bleeding. I&#039;ve also felt a sense of anxiety I didn&#039;t have prior to Skyla. I stopped getting my period about ~7 months after being on the Skyla, but recently I&#039;ve started getting the bad cramps again. So, I went to my DR &amp; basically, my body goes through the motions of having a period without bleeding. It&#039;s painful, but I am not pregnant.""",8.0,4
Vivitrol,Opiate Dependence,"""Before starting Vivitrol 7 months ago I had been a heroin addict for a couple of years.  If you&#039;re clean for 10-14 days before you get your first shot I can almost guarantee you won&#039;t have any horror-story adverse reactions.  This drug saved my life; it took the choice out of my hands, forcing my mind to move on and buying me the time I needed to get my life together.  People are depressed and all because they can&#039;t get over not being able to use, that&#039;s not a side effect of the drug it&#039;s a personal problem.  I didn&#039;t experience a single side effect aside from some injection site soreness for 2-3 days after each shot - a small price to pay.  If you need this and can get it, do it.""",10.0,15
Dilaudid,Pain,"""I&#039;ve had 6 back surgeries in the past 2-1/2 years, and two of those surgeries in the last month (I&#039;ve also had 61 spinal injections), and Dilauded is the ONLY pain medication that has worked to help reduce my pain and keep it to a tolerable level.""",9.0,19
Dapsone,Acne,"""I have very moderate/sporadic acne (primarily hormonal). My derm prescribed Aczone as more of a preventative treatment for those hormonal flare ups. At first, it appeared as though Aczone was helping the few pimples I had on my chin and T-zone, however, tt ended up clogging my pores really badly (cheeks and forehead). I stuck it out for 2 weeks, using as prescribed, and ultimately had to ditch it. Sad because I really wanted to love Aczone!""",5.0,6
Interferon beta-1a,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have been on Avonex for 1 month. I chose it due to the injections once a week. I do not even feel the needle or medication go in.  I do ice the area well for 3 minutes and make sure the alcohol dries completely before injecting with the smaller needle. Each week the side effects have been easier but they are still quite strong.  I do sleep 8 hours after the injection but wake feeling like I did not sleep at all and like I was run over by  a truck until about 20 hours after the injection.  It has taken 3 days to get my energy back so far.  However I do notice that my Multiple Sclerosis symptoms have improved and I have had feeling in my left foot for the first time since my first attack 3 months ago so that makes it worth sticking with for now.""",6.0,14
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I have been using this for about one year now but I don&#039;t like it. I have gained over 56 pounds and have had really bad back pain and my husband says I have become really hormonal. I don&#039;t think this is a bad birth control but I don&#039;t think it is the one for me.""",5.0,2
Aleve,Back Pain,"""Doesn&#039;t help my back pain.""",1.0,26
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""So, I took a chlamydia test thinking nothing of it because I&rsquo;d never had unprotected sex and I thought the people I&rsquo;d slept with were tested and no stds, turns out someone wasn&rsquo;t and you can get chlamydia from oral and just genitals touching, so please be super careful with having safe sex, a condom can&rsquo;t always protect you so just make sure your partners are all checked between EACH partner! I took 4 white pills and was so nervous but had no side effects apart from a little diarrhoea about 7 hours later. However, my partner and I had sex with a condom before the 7 days you are supposed to wait were up (stupid I know) and it didn&rsquo;t stay on 100% so instead of going back to the doctors, doing a test and waiting to see my doctor and get a prescription which would take about 2/3 weeks in all I decided to order some from a high-street pharmacy which was way more expensive but I picked them up in a few hours. (If you&rsquo;re in the UK its about &pound;8 at the doctors if you&rsquo;re over 18, at a high-street pharmacy like superdrug its &pound;27 ish) These are two blue pills and took them 9 hours ago, some mild stomach pains and gas but that might just have been nerves and no vomiting or diarrhoea so far. Make sure you eat before and drink water. Basically, don&rsquo;t be afraid to take them because not everyone gets awful side effects and make sure you and your partner are up to date with checks before having sex! Oh, and wait at absolute least a week but preferably two before having sex again even with protection, otherwise it could be painful and costly! Good luck!""",9.0,3
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""A little over a week ago the condom broke during sex. So within 20 minutes we went and got the pill and I took it. I have always had an irregular period, meaning I go months sometimes without periods, so I had no idea what stage I was at within my menstrual cycle. After 8 long days of cramps, back pain, tender breasts, and serious mood swings, I got a period! If it worked for me, it will work for you, too. The key is to take it as soon as possible and to remain calm. The more stressed you are, the longer you&#039;ll go without a period. And yes, you may have some terrible symptoms. But at the moment, it&#039;s better than being pregnant!""",10.0,75
Telaprevir,Hepatitis C,"""Genotype: 1b
Viral load: 7.1million
Age:28, male.  Weight:76kg 
After just 23 days, hcv rna is undetected
Today is 31. Day of my treatment and still no side effects... %u0130 used probiotics and artichoke extract, fish oil as supplements ALT and AST values are decreased to 23 and 18 everything is fine right now I hope it will continue this way.
08:00. 2 x 375mg telaprevir , 3 x 200mg ribavirin , probiotics, fish oil , artichoke extract
16:00. 2 x 375mg telaprevir 
20:00. 3 x 200mg ribavirin
24:00  2 x 375mg telaprevir
%u0130 take telaprevir with a olive oiled bread to maximize efficiency.""",10.0,7
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""I have started getting severe anxiety and panic attacks since been pregnant. It was so severe I couldn&#039;t leave the house. I was prescribed Prozac but had a bad reaction wich put me of taking further medication. I started seeing a cognitive thereapist wich eased my anxiety a little but I would have good days and really bad days. On a bad anxiety episode at 25 weeks pregnant I went back to my G.P willing to try medication again she prescribed me diazepam 2mg dose used up to 3 times a day only for my bad days. It took me a week to combat my fear and take my first pill wich I did yesterday and what a difference for the first time in 6 months I felt calm and my anxiety was gone. I would highly recommend this medicine don&#039;t suffer x""",10.0,40
Pristiq,Depression,"""I wish i was told what would happen!!!

The wonder drug. No depression. Little anxiety. Seemed like my problems were fixed with one little wonder pill. 50mg pristiq a day...
Its been 8 months and i barely feel anything. This is no way to live life. Sure, im not as suisidal, not as anxious, not as depressed and im not flipping my lid every other day but i am numb, bored, barely characteristic, i dont find joy often nor do i care to create it. This is no quick fix!!
Also, in that 8 months i have gone from 57kg to 66kg. Not a welcomed weight gain! Sex life is shit, affecting my relationship as my needs and wants have changed to nearly not caring wether i have it or not.

But the worst part, IS MISSING A DOSE! I cant funtion without it..""",6.0,29
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Like many others have written, this drug has dramatically improved my quality of life. I have been taking it for about 1 year and have been too busy feeling good to write a review.
Before: I was plagued with extreme panic, afraid to be alone, afraid to take a shower, constantly worrying, &quot;what if&quot; scenarios, thought I would have to quit my job, lost weight because of NO appetite.
Now: all I can say is pretty much living like a normal person! I do feel anxious at times, but I didn&#039;t want to turn into a robot w no feelings! I am thriving at work, socially have made new friends, can concentrate so well (this might be my favorite part), no sexual side effects whatsoever, weight maintained at a healthy level. 5mg 

I am so thankful for this drug""",10.0,67
Solifenacin,Urinary Incontinence,"""I took Vesicare for interstitial cystitis and it was life changing! I&#039;d go to the bathroom about every 7 to 10 minutes for a period of about 5 hours during the day and 3 to 4 times at night and pretty much incontinent. I was miserable. Only side effects I had was dry mouth and constipation. But me only going to the bathroom every few hours, less pain, and not waking up at night was worth it to me. I Lost my insurance that paid for it and had to be off of it for a year and just now got assistance for it through my dr office pharmacy and I couldn&#039;t be more happy to get back on it and start feeling better!""",9.0,76
Adderall,ADHD,"""I started taking Adderall when I was 26 y/o and it was AMAZING for about 2 years. My dose started out at 30mg/day in the beginning and after 2 years was up to 60mg/day (30 mg IR twice daily). I started getting increasingly paranoid, losing, what seemed like, more and more sleep with each passing month. I kept thinking that I was seeing red and blue lights on my walls at night, which made me think the cops were after me outside. Even though I didn&#039;t do anything that would require police assistance. Until one day when I lost my mind, literally. I was taken by ambulance to the hospital and put on a 72 hour psychiatric hold for which I ended up staying at the hospital almost 2 week. Diagnosed with amphetamine induced schizoaffective disorder!!!""",1.0,37
Robaxin-750,Muscle Spasm,"""I was prescribed Robaxin 750mg x 3 daily for muscle spasms via my pain management dr tho I wasn&#039;t aware I was having muscle spasm in my lower back. I had failed laminectomy L4/L5 with several back injections post to help with the pain. Nothing has worked. Was on NucyntaER and Oxy 7.5/325  3x daily -this worked beautifully.  Dr changed oxy to 5mg &amp; replaced Robaxin 750 x3.   I  only taken 3 and I have suffered multiple charlie horses in my legs and toes; my leg remains stiff and I am terrified more spasm activity. Already my quality of life has changed for the worse. I am afraid to continue this drug. This is the only thing that has changed and I never had spasms before! Why would I take more?""",1.0,18
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I switched to the Nuvaring about 3 weeks ago from the pill. I was excited by how much easier it was than worrying about taking a pill at the same time every day. This excitement quickly faded when I got suddenly feverish and sick on my 9th day with the Nuvaring. I was too weak and had too severe cramping to leave my bed for 12 hours. But I steadily recovered after I removed the Nuvaring. I had it out for two days and my doctor suggested I put a new one in, so I thought I&#039;d give it another chance. After another week, I&#039;ve had a sudden and vicious outbreak of cold sores on my lips. I used to get them all the time, but I hadn&#039;t had one in three years. I&#039;m done with the Nuvaring for good.""",2.0,4
Zoloft,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""Diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder I was very hesitant at the start to try medications and thought I&#039;ll battle through with the help of therapy. 3 months later I gave in for medication. Couldn&#039;t get through a day without my anxiety being an obstacle. Was prescribed Zoloft for the first time at 25mg. For the first week things were fine just the usual upset stomach and dry mouth nothing I couldn&#039;t handle but surprisingly it made me depressed (never was) but anxiety DID settle a little (hence 5/10). Then was pushed up to 50mg... the upset stomach stopped the dry mouth decreased but restlessness and insomnia kicked in including the zombie feeling. This went on for over 2 weeks but had to stop, it was affecting my work. Withdrawal symptoms, depression.""",5.0,60
Skelaxin,ibromyalgia,"""Wonderful, but expensive, muscle relaxant!  This is the only type of muscle relaxant that I can take, experience some relief from pain and stiffness, and still be able to drive, stay awake, etc.  LOVE Skelaxin!""",10.0,39
Ephedrine / guaifenesin,Cold Symptoms,"""I have had a horrible cold with terrible coughs and unable to rest much. Mucus and stuffy/runny nose too. I took only one tablet and it works better than the cold/flu medicine I have been taking for a week. I can breathe better and my lungs feel much more free to breathe. Thanks!""",8.0,28
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I started taking Chantix on 07/07/10. It made me feel weird at first and I heard about this side effect. After a few days that doesn&#039;t happen anymore. To help with the stomach problems I take it a half hour after I eat. No stomach issues at all. I am smoke free. I relapsed a few times smoking here and there but it was so much easier putting my mind to it...cold turkey was a nightmare. I did have a lot of forgetfulness and I was more &quot;aggressive and in bad moods&quot; but way worth it. Now I am almost at my 4th month down to a half a pill a day and I will continue to take a half pill and ween very slowly off so I don&#039;t get the cravings back. Good luck. If I can do it anyone can. """,9.0,5
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m not gonna go into detail because it would take too long. My periods and body have been all messed up for years. Normally I would have 10 day periods with excruciating cramps. Tried all different kinds of birth control to help with it. Nothing worked.....I have been on lyza for 4 weeks now. I&#039;m just taking it continuously. At first I had a period that was 7 days long...I kept taking it even through my period. I just finished week 4 with no spotting or side effects so far! No blood, no period symptoms, no acne, no nothing!! I am beyond happy. I hope to keep taking them every day and not have a period. So far so good! My goal is to not have periods anymore because I&#039;m sick of them and they cause more problems than they should.""",10.0,22
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I have been on Lutera for almost two weeks now. I have had almost constant diarrhea, a couple of mood swings, my period lasted nine days (rather than my usual four), nausea, hot flashes at night (age 21), I have had a hard time staying asleep, and not too much of a sex drive left. At first I would wake up and not be hungry until lunch time, now I want to eat constantly (but I control my urges or I munch on veggies). On the plus side, I haven&#039;t gained any weight and my skin has cleared up a little. Though I am having not so pleasant side effects, I don&#039;t have any complaints about the pill (it has only been two weeks though). Reading other reviews, a lot of people say the negative goes away within three months. So, I&#039;ll cross my fingers.""",8.0,3
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""Been on this medication for about a year now and I&#039;m positive it works for me. I was diagnosed with MS and had a lot of anxiety and depression.  This drug helps me calm down and take a different approach to things.""",8.0,13
Fentanyl Transdermal System,Chronic Pain,"""I have three damaged disc&#039;s in my lower back. Doctors wanted to remove. I refused and started out on 120 Lortabs per month. That was increased by the additional 120 tabs of 15 mg oxycodone per month. My life was consumed by pain so bad I could could hardly get out of bed or walk. 6 months later I was prescribed an additional 60 30 mg of Morphine. Needless to say I am no longer in any pain, I was nodding out everywhere. I took morphine for a year. Detox wasn&#039;t fun and it&#039;s worst if you are a weak junkie. I took oxycodone for another year. My doctor suggest Fentanyl. It changed my life.""",10.0,52
Methscopolamine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have been on this medicine for the last 8 months and it&#039;s been the first time that I feel human.  It does stop the symptoms 100%, but I&#039;d say more like 80% which is more than anything else has done. I have some urinary retention issues, so end up peeing more often, but it&#039;s worth the peace of mind.""",8.0,2
Plaquenil,"Lyme Disease, Arthritis","""I have Lyme disease. No side effects. Helped with the pain and tiredness associated. It helped increase the antibiotics effects. Great medicine.""",10.0,60
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I started latuda about 2 weeks ago and am taking the 80 mg So far I have not noticed much change at all. I feel a bit more happy during the day but not much. However, debating on if I should stop taking it due to the horrific side effects I am having. It makes me feel over tired. You know that feeling you get when your to drunk? You wanna go to sleep but your to dizzy and feel like throwing up? It feels like that. Also I become very weak and can hardly pick up anything. I&#039;m hoping these side effects will pass so I can start to understand if it is working for me or not.""",5.0,35
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""I took for 12 weeks, finished Around October, 2015! I started getting short tempered and severe short term memory loss, and depressed! I cleared and am glad I took it, but very upset about mental state. Was cleared around 8 weeks! So happy about clearing, but not happy about mental problems, could be a coincidence, but do not think so, never had mental problems before! I still think this medicine works great!""",8.0,14
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve been using Victoza for almost 6 weeks and I&#039;m thrilled with the results!
My last A1C was abnormally high, at 9.1 I believe due to taking Plexus and Byetta just didn&#039;t seem to be as effective anymore.
I started Victoza at ..6 and am now taking 1.2 each morning... my readings range 90-110. I am still taking Metformin and the combination seems to be working very well.
I do experience light nausea periodically during the day whilst on Victoza which has been beneficial in helping me lose about 14 lbs... nausea combined with an increase in exercise.
I had to stop taking glyburide because it bottomed my blood sugar out BIGTIME... which is truly not fun!!
Its unfortunate that it&#039;s so expensive but definitely worth it!""",10.0,30
Dilaudid,Pain,"""This medication helps with my break through pain.""",7.0,20
Scopolamine,Motion Sickness,"""Used the patch while on a trip overseas, where I would be on a boat, and also being driven around.  I get sea sick and car sick.  This worked well for the most part, but had blurry vision and light sensitivity. I did have the patch fall off a few times while showering, and replaced them right away.  I used this for a 14 day trip.  I stopped after the area became irritated, on day 10, and the area is still slightly swollen.""",6.0,10
Modafinil,Depression,"""Most awesome medicine ever made. Non- addictive. Will be used more for MS, MD and Parkinson&#039;s is much needed.""",10.0,52
Flexeril,Muscle Spasm,"""I took Flexeril because I had been feeling intense back muscle pain. I was told that it would make me sleepy and feel relaxed. I took it at 9:00pm thinking it was going to kick in quickly! I was wrong, 15 minutes later nothing! So I made dinner went online, then out of nowhere my neck felt heavy like I couldn&#039;t hold my head up and I stumbled to my bed. I saw the clock and it showed 11:00ish. I  slept like a baby! Woke up feeling great the next day well rested and my back felt better.""",9.0,69
Yaz,Acne,"""I was prescribed Yaz but my doc told me to ask for the &quot;generic brand&quot; and so I did as directed. However I had only looked up reviews for Yaz but not for Vestura the generic brand. I settled and after getting home I did my research on Vestura. Now I realize birth controls will effect people differently and there are going to be great reviews and terrible ones but vestura only had terrible reviews. I took Vestura anyway and wow biggest mistake ever!!! DO NOT TAKE VESTURA! SPEND THE MONEY ON YAZ! Vestura made me have the worst mood swings, crying for hours about nothing, and then hyper the next minute. For the 3 weeks I have been on Yaz I have been 100% myself, even lost 6 pounds and skin clearing! Love it!!!""",7.0,16
Xanax,Anxiety,"""Xanax has probably helped keep me alive and breathing over the last two years.  The toll of being a military wife, mom, full-time worker, etc. had me so stressed out that I began to procrastinate on EVERYTHING because I couldn&#039;t emotionally handle things like paying bills, running errands, etc.  I only take 0.5mg of Xanax as needed, but just knowing it&#039;s in my purse helps me keep my busy life moving ahead.  Combined with Zoloft for depression and Ambien for insomnia, I finally feel like a normal person.  I feel sorry for the woman I used to be, but I&#039;m so happy to be myself now.""",9.0,201
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""I took the probiotic (2 hrs before/after) this antibiotic and still slept in my clothes the first night because I was convinced I may be having a heart attack and may have to go to the ER.  Now, I&#039;m taking Pepsid, as well, but today had to stop on my way to work because the hearburn is so severe. On day 3, I forgot the probiotic and had severe diarrhea - so don&#039;t do that.  The dental surgery was mild by comparison - I stopped the prescription painkillers after the first day - but the antibiotic is killing me.""",3.0,15
Ibuprofen / pseudoephedrine,Sinus Symptoms,"""It is the only thing that works for my sinus headaches. Some last for a week at a time and this medicine makes me forget about the pain until the dosage has wore off approx 8-12 hours later""",10.0,15
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""Was on Concerta 18mg for 3 years worked great. Stopped taking it, felt like I didn&#039;t need it anymore and I didn&#039;t want to pay for it then. Wasn&#039;t doing so well professionally or at home not getting chores done feeling real lazy etc. so I went back on the Concerta couldn&#039;t feel it this time bumped up to 36mg still most days didn&#039;t feel a difference tried Vyvanse definitely can feel motivation only doesn&#039;t seem to last as long as Concerta used to for me but I feel happy on Vyvanse, just wished it lasted longer also as a lot of people say less anxiety. I can say I don&#039;t have an anxiety problem on Concerta or on Vyvanse but Vyvanse feels like it has anti-anxiety medicine built into. I feel real comfortable where ever I go.""",9.0,42
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""My dr. prescribed Contrave for weight loss.  I started taking it yesterday with only 1 tablet around lunchtime.  About an hour later I was bowing down to the toilet and extremely dizzy.  It&#039;s been 24 hours now and I&#039;m still feeling nauseous and I feel &quot;out of it&quot;. I&#039;m glad I only took 1 pill!""",1.0,62
Acetaminophen / propoxyphene,Pain,"""I used it for years as an intervention medicine to break cyclical migraines. I only needed it a couple of times a month, but when I needed it, nothing else worked. I&#039;m currently nonfunctional without it, as I am either allergic or non responsive to other medications.""",10.0,8
Topamax,Obesity,"""I am extremely obese. My starting weight when I started taking Topamax was 289.0 lbs. I weighed myself every few days. I started for one week taking 25 mg in the morning and 25 mg in the evening. Now I take 50mg in the morning and 50 in the evening.  Im also eating right veggies and fruits and snacks.  This medication is making me lose at least 13 lbs since Jan. 5, 15 and today I&#039;m 276.0 and its Jan. 19, 2015.  in that short amount of time that&#039;s a good amount of weight to drop.  So thank you Topamax!""",10.0,164
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I was on NuvaRing for about 6 months. I stopped because I started gaining so much weight and it felt uncomfortable sometimes. I went from 150lbs to 167lbs in a matter of months. Other then that the Nuvaring worked well for me! Did not get pregnant, kept my periods lighter and sometimes shorter. I did notice hair loss and I did start getting leg cramps during my time on this medication. Good for teens!""",7.0,6
Singulair,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I have been taking singulair on and off for years.  In the last two years I have had 4 severe asthma attacks and the singulair has not helped.  It may have helped my allergic rhinitis.  But it does not help my asthma.  I will probably stop it.""",3.0,13
Benicar,High Blood Pressure,"""I love this stuff. Works like a charm for someone with hypertension. There are no side effects for me. Also had no migraines while on this one which many others have caused. Great energy and overall condition while taking it.""",10.0,61
Phenergan,Opiate Adjunct,"""I have been taking Phenergan 25mg for yrs now. I have no problem with it and it works fine for me. This is for the lady that said she was 65yr old and her daughter had same reaction. You are severely allergic to Phenergan, do not take it any more, please. My wife was prescribed it for nausea and vomiting. She started taking it and every time she started feeling like throwing up by the time I made her go to the emergency room she was on the couch with her feet raised, I mean I had to put a cinder block under the end of the couch to raise it up enough for her. She could not stand up without throwing up and I had to hold her up to get to the bathroom. She was in the hospital for a week. Now she cannot look up without getting dizzy &amp; going to pass out!""",9.0,19
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the rod 18 months now. In this time I&#039;ve gained weight a developed anxiety that bad I no longer have social life. I am in pain constantly ie back tummy headache I&#039;m exhausted everyday. I don&#039;t even feel like a human. Also sore breasts irregular periods and insomnia. Joint pain the lot. Severe mood swings almost bipolar type. Seriously affected me also pain where it was. I personally Wouldn&#039;t  recommend took over my whole life""",3.0,14
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""My son is 14 and although he had signs of ADHD it was clearly obvious when he got in High school and started to struggle more than ever. I dont need to go into all his symptoms because he has so many and wish I did not wait so long to wake up and smell the coffee (if you know what I mean). Anyway I went to the Doctor and after all my research I asked the doc (I am a nurse by the way) if we could try Vyvanse and he said yes, that is after he determined that &quot;Yes&quot; he has ADHD. The first week back at school (after break) the teachers could not believe the change in him. In Algebra(before medicine) he was flunking all his tests and today he sent me a text that he got his first &quot;A&quot;. The knowledge was all there, it just needed help to be released.""",10.0,7
Myrbetriq,Overactive Bladde,"""Been taking for 10 mths. I went from every 15 min. urges to (on average) 1.5-2.0 hrs. It&#039;s much better, yes. But even though, getting up 4-5 times a night is not ideal. Side effects: 2 nose bleeds so far after 6 mth mark. No big deal. Constipation, (can be taken care of with stool softeners, when needed) had dry mouth, but has subsided almost completely. During the few weeks of taking this medication symptoms seemed to get worse. But it got much better after 6-8 weeks. I take it at 6-7pm. Doesn&#039;t make me sleepy or keep me awake. I hope to God, there will be another drug in the near future that will be better than what&#039;s out there now, and hopefully less expensive.""",5.0,46
Bupropion,Depression,"""After 6 days on this pill my family noticed a calmer me. I haven&#039;t experience any anxiety episodes but I have noticed I&#039;m a bit foggy and forgetful. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s going to take a while before my body gets used to the medication. For the most part I feel like it&#039;s doing a positive impact in my life. Also having a harder time to fall asleep hopefully that changes soon.""",5.0,27
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This is the second time in my life of having a YI from antibiotics. The first time I used this product it worked great. This time I&#039;m on day four and I&#039;m still itching and burning like crazy. It&#039;s 3 am I can&#039;t sleep. Seriously about to shove some ice in there! What the hell!""",5.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Bigger boobs, clear skin, no emotional disruption, no ill side effects that I&#039;ve noticed whatsoever. Absolutely a godsend.""",10.0,6
Linaclotide,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Linzess is amazing. I was for several years under dip pain.mi tried several doctors and home remedies.. And nothing makes me feel god until my Doc prescribe me this wonderful pill.. Ho!! Thanks God now I have a normal life""",10.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I like it so far other than having a rash from the patch. I also been itching. I&#039;m on my 3rd patch and I vomited today """,9.0,3
Keppra,Seizures,"""46 yr old male. Over 3 month period experienced 3 auras and finally the first seizure in January &#039;13. Prescribed Keppra by neurologist. 500mg x2 daily. Not a hint of seizure activity since being placed on this medicine. However, I do experience some tiredness (mild). Otherwise leading a very normal life style.""",9.0,89
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I told myself that I would write one of these if the pill worked because I was just like you. I would sit in class at school and read these all day everyday. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on April 26th (the last day of my period)He said he didn&#039;t finish in me, but me being me I didn&#039;t believe him because I am the most parinoid person ever and we are way to young to be having a child. So on April 27th I took a plan b pill. About a week later I had huge headaches and light bleeding for three days. And today May 27th I finally got my period!! (6 days late). It will come. Just relax and breathe. Let the pill do its job :)""",10.0,13
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""Well I am on day 11.  I read all the reviews on different sites good and bad.  I finally decided to quit and was scared of the side effects but I started anyway.  By the magical day 7 I didn&#039;t feel a thing different.  Still smoking 1 1/2 packets a day. I thought great this won&#039;t work for me.  4 days later I am still smoking but yesterday I only smoked 10 cigarettes all day.  I have found that yeah I still have urges but I can tell my self no and my brain(or body) whatever doesn&#039;t go into a &quot;nicotine fit&quot;.  I have smoked for 15 years and I can see an end in site.  I get no enjoyment or &quot;stress&quot; relief from smoking anymore.  I have not had any major side effects other than I seem to dream more.  Not good or bad dreams, just more.  Hope this helps.""",8.0,14
Vraylar,Bipolar Disorde,"""this medicine is bad news""",1.0,10
Aldactone,Edema,"""It has less side effects than other medications.""",9.0,41
Humira,Psoriasis,"""So I got diagnosed with psoriasis a few years ago when my mother passed and I took humira then for only a couple of months and it went away. So just recently of last year it came back full effect but I was pregnant so couldn&#039;t really take anything. So now here In January I started back on humira I&#039;ve had about 3 injections and it seems to be clearing up.. Staying positive.. I just want clear skin.. 
#psoriasissucks""",9.0,15
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I am a 26 year old who has had anxiety since I was a child. I&#039;ve gone through rough spots on and off throughout my life where I would feel extremely anxious and nauseous all of the time. I finally decided to do something about it when I started experiencing panic attacks on top of it all. Lexapro along with seeing a psychologist saved my life. I went into this knowing there is no &quot;magic&quot; pill out there - I still have good and bad days like everyone, but NOTHING like how bad I felt before. When I initially began taking the medicine, it made my anxiety worse - I told my doctor and he adjusted the dosage to a smaller amount. I felt tremendously better in just about a week, and have continued to feel better and better.""",10.0,99
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I just had my Implanon removed after 2 years. I loved not having a period and not having to worry about pregnancy. However, I did have mood swings and even though I work out every day and eat healthy, I always seemed to stay the same weight. I used to blame the mood swings on the situations that stressed me. However, I came to realize I was not thinking clearly. I traced it all back to 2 years ago. Since the Implanon my depression from my younger years crept back in and I had to seek treatment. I don&#039;t want to totally knock the Implanon.""",5.0,0
Dextromethorphan,Cough,"""After taking cough DM I have experienced extreme diarrhea and it is very unpleasant I have not taken cough DM on an empty stomach although I had taken it in the morning and it is giving me the same experience every time""",6.0,0
Gabapentin,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""UPDATE.  I am still on gabapentin.  Dose is 600mg three times a day - total 1800mg in a 24 hour period.  I had not had a drink &quot;craving&quot; since August 11, 2014 when I quit. (I did this within one week of starting gabapentin).  I did have a glass of wine at Christmas, one beer on my birthday, and one glass of wine at Easter.  That&#039;s it.   I use to have 10 beers a day, and three glasses of wine or gin for bad panic attacks and generalized anxiety.  So for me (not everyone) I can have that occasional drink with friends, at party or any social event - then come home and not touch the stuff and WITHOUT ANY CRAVINGS AT ALL -  as I had during my 40-year binge.  Still, this drug is amazing. AA never worked for me.""",10.0,123
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""I have rheumatoid A and Stage 4 tibia tendon dysfunctional with collapsed ankles and I use voltaran 1% now and it helps with my pain.But. if you can get 3% gel it&#039;s way better, my ins paid for it for a yr but then classified it as experimental and wouldn&#039;t cover it""",8.0,33
Wellbutrin XL,Depression,"""Saved my life.""",10.0,41
Aczone,Acne,"""I have been dealing with cystic acne for most of my life and I decided to see a dermatologist last year and Aczone literally was a miracle worker. I rarely get cystic acne anymore, and if I do it is usually near my period. However, I also use Retin-A cream at night, and I am currently prescribed to Vestura birth control which is good for acne treatment. A helpful tip if you take birth control is to actually look up the hormones that are in the pills, I was initially taking a different birth control that actually causes more acne, then I did some research and switched. The only downside is I get these small whiteheads right under my eyes (like 3-4) almost every other day and I am not positive if it&#039;s the Aczone causing it or not.""",8.0,6
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone,Cold Symptoms,"""My physician ordered this medicine after a severe flu and cold that lasted over a month. I found immediate relief, even helped the laryngitis. I see great potential for my patients in hospice. I am amazed at how effective it worked and with minimal negative side effects. I am amazed I have never heard of it before. As a clinician I see great potential for my patients.""",10.0,5
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""Linzess is a wonderful medicine. Provides optimal relief
of chronic constipation within hours of ingesting it, without any cramping that I have experienced with similar medicines &amp; over the counter laxatives!""",10.0,67
Dapsone,Acne,"""Help! My skin seemed to be normal with few breakouts... I started aczone 7.5 and it is terrible! Pimples and redness all over my face! Is this normal?!? Should I wait it out?! It&#039;s been about 3 weeks.""",1.0,2
Azelaic acid,Acne,"""This medication is great.  It helps to improve the look of your skin.""",10.0,11
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""It works for us guys over 60!  A very effective drug.  I have experienced no side effects""",8.0,168
Adapalene,Acne,"""This summer I&#039;ve broken out severely. I&#039;ve tried Proactiv, AcneFree, and Clean and clear Advantage. Proactiv didn&#039;t work at all and AcneFree was very harsh on my skin! Clean and Clear did help but not that much. I finally went to the doctor and she prescribed Differin. I&#039;ve been taking it for a couple of weeks now and I am starting to see a difference. I&#039;ve even noticed that my acne scars are healing and getting lighter. I haven&#039;t got any of those huge- hurt your face pimples either.""",8.0,35
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been taking the medication before for less than a month, then I stopped taking it for 2 or 3 months and pimples started showing a lot more in my face! So I decided to take the medication again now. I&#039;ve been taking it for like 2 or 3 weeks and I&#039;m using with it the Cetaphil cleanser 3 times a day and Epiduo once a day. My face doesn&#039;t have that much pimples but there&#039;s a lot of pimple scars which are going away thanks to the medication. My skin is improving very well and scars are fading.""",8.0,18
Epiduo,Acne,"""At 14 I started getting acne, started using everything. My acne had gotten horrible at 15 and my doctor recommended epiduo gel. It got worse even whilst using it, but I still stuck to it. In about 8 months, my acne completely cleared on my cheeks, even the scars. No acne treatment will clear up your skin within weeks, give it time. I am still acne free and its a couple of years later""",9.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I took Lo Loestrin Fe for 9 months. It was the first contraceptive I had taken but my body had a hard time getting used to it. I broke out in mild hives, I had muscle aches, nausea, mood swings the first week. After that things pretty well smoothed out slowly I didn&#039;t break through bleed, didn&#039;t gain weight, acne cleared up maybe 5 periods the whole time I took it. It definitely helped with cramps and pain, which is why I began taking it. Though it worked good after about 5 months of taking it I began getting migraines and feeling tired all the time and cramping a little more so I&#039;m switching off it, but it was good for me for a while I really liked it!""",8.0,8
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had constant spotting, painful intercourse, my husband said he could feel the string. I had horrible cramping and at the end I was in so much pain. I felt like I was about to give birth, my doctor told me to come in immediately and my body was trying to expel because it was half way out. """,1.0,2
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""No cramping in my legs and feet at night. I can get several hours of restful sleep, finally :)""",10.0,0
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""2 hours after taking flagyl 500mg, menses bleeding started. My period wasn&#039;t due for 10 days and I&#039;m pretty regular. The blood was bright red and heavier than my usual period. This is the second time this has happened after taking one dose.""",6.0,8
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""Strattera was my first treatment after I was diagnosed with ADHD PI for six months. First week on 40 mg, then 80 mg and the last three months on 100 mg. I didn&#039;t improve any symptom, but it worsen everything. I got negative effects, from the sexual side (no erections just after taking Strattera,). My mood was really unstable, with peeks of depressing episodes and rage outbursts on the last weeks.

Now I&#039;m quitting it, and I got some discontinuing effect as tension on my head and anxiety. On the next week I&#039;ll start with methyphenidate and I hope the best.""",1.0,10
Ritalin,ADHD,"""I would have to say wow! It helped me focus during school. I used to be an average student, now I have straight A&#039;s. and I don&#039;t have a problem getting anything done""",9.0,40
Bactrim,Acne,"""My dermatologist put me on this and Aczone.  I was 85% clear in just two weeks!  I&#039;m over 30.""",9.0,42
Somatropin,Hypopituitarism,"""Experienced weight loss, muscle gain, and I slept better.""",10.0,13
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I have been taking Cialis  for 3 years now.  I am healthy, exercise, and not overweight.  The reason for adding Cialis to my daily vitamins is that my partner likes a daily intimate time.  With intimate time 5 to 6 days a week I fine that both of us have a very special time.  She knows I take it and has no problem with what I call my daily vitamin.  I see my cardiologist and have blood work yearly.  So far all lights are green and thumbs up.""",10.0,57
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""This is the second time I&#039;ve had to take a single dose of 1000mg of Azithromycin. The first time was Zithromax and today I took the generic version. Both times I had pretty much the same experience:

I had some pretty painful cramping and bloating within 1 hour of taking it and 2 hours later I had to rush to the toilet. After the first time on the toilet I felt a lot better, I literally felt like my entire digestive system had been cleaned out. After another 2 hours I was on the toilet again, not as bad as the first time.

All in all I&#039;m giving it a rating of 10/10 because let&#039;s face it, a bit of diarrhea for getting rid of Chlamydia is a small price to pay. If anything, I&#039;ll be making sure I never have to be in this situation again.""",10.0,12
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I have been taking Phentermine 15mg for about 1 week now.  I try to not step on the scale every morning but I can&#039;t help it. All of these veggies and calorie counting is killing me! On the bright side, it seems that I am losing a half of a pound a day so far. I am not exercising as of YET, but I will make time for it. I always keep a bottle of water near me due to the DRY mouth. But I like it so far and I can&#039;t wait to see the end results!!! Good luck everyone!""",10.0,19
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I just got Skyla today and the insertion was a little weird. The cramping was only slightly worse than my usual period cramps, but they didn&#039;t last for nearly as long. The dr did give me an ibuprofen which seemed to help later on. I was able to go to work just a few hours after my appointment. I did have some spotting but a panty liner was all I needed. My dr said to wait up to 4 weeks for it to be 100% effective and to not use tampons for about 2 months or until the strings coil behind the cervix(she said tampons could accidentally pull it out it misplace it if it got tangled in the tampon) Hopefully it&#039;s worth the wait and 2 months of pads in the summer! The upside was my insurance completely covered skyla. Way less worrisome than a pill.""",5.0,0
Oxycodone,Pain,"""Thank you for sharing all these posts.  I have been in severe pain for almost 40 years.  I have been through doctors and pain medicine. I finally got prescribed this medicine last month. Have had good results from it as the post say.  As like many, I feel embarrassed to ask for medicine. The Dr.&#039;s make you feel like a drug addict asking for pain medicines.  This is sad when there are real people out there that need this medication.""",9.0,35
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""After being on birth control for 4 months and never missing a pill, the night I had sex for the first time I had forgotten to take my pill that day. After having sex, we realized the condom had broke and I tried not to freak out. The next morning I went to the pharmacy and bought Plan B about 10 hours later. I took it and it was the worst month of waiting for my period to come because I had just gotten off my period when I had sex. It took forever but 3 weeks later it finally came 1 day early and I am so relieved!!! Plan B is the best 50 dollars I&#039;ve ever spent.""",10.0,34
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been diagnosed with GAD with panic attacks. We have now tried cipralex (canadian version of Lexapro). I started on 10 mg and it seemed to help a bit. It helped with the protruding thoughts of suicide (without intent)  I&#039;ve been on 20 mg for about 2.5 weeks. I take it at night because it makes me tired. I still have a lot of anxiety in the morning and have to take ativan to get relief. I&#039;ve been noticing the last few days that the negative thoughts are popping back in my head. When it happens, I feel like a panic attack is going to start but it goes away. I&#039;m wondering if I&#039;m suffering a bit of OCD.  Has anyone tried 30mg of cipralex and has it helped with anxiety and OCD?""",7.0,3
Spironolactone,Gender Dysphoria,"""After switching from cyproterone acetate to spironolactone, I found that apart from increased urination, it works almost as well to decrease androgen levels. It does what it is supposed to, and for that, I&#039;m very happy!""",9.0,62
Dapagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Can&#039;t get an erection since I started it.""",1.0,6
Modafinil,Narcolepsy,"""I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy about 2 weeks ago. For 2 months I had been nodding off at work and at home, it got really bad when I nodded off while at a stoplight driving and when I got &quot;written&quot; up for sleeping at work. I was given Provigil to help me out which when I started taking it, it was like a miracle drug. I felt alert and not drowsy all the time. After 5 days I started feeling nauseous and then 2 days later out of the blue it stopped working. My Doctor put me on Ritalin but I&#039;m still having problems later in the day, on my way to see a sleep specialist.""",4.0,13
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""1st time using Day 1 (7day treatment) might as well threw boiling water up in me because my lady part is burning.""",1.0,8
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""This is my first experience with birth control, and I have only been using NuvaRing for one month. Putting it in is very easy, and I did not feel it at all. It never slipped out or shifted positions. Not having to worry about it every day is a huge plus. It wasn&#039;t until the end of the third week that I had sex with it in, and although my boyfriend nor I could feel it during sex I found that I was not as aroused as I normally get. This led to much less natural lubrication. I also found that I was not as sensitive to touch or sexual pleasure. Post sex I found I was prone to diarrhea which is not normal for me. Those were my only side effects though. """,6.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have tried about 5 different birth controls before my new doctor put me on minastrin. I have PCOS, doctors have recommended I always stay on birth control to help it. Before this pill I bled heavily for a month straight, 2 days after starting this the bleeding stopped. I now have a very light period for maybe 3 days. Medications can affect one person different from the next person, but this pill has been one of the best. The bonus is my insurance pays 100% for birth control.""",10.0,4
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got the Nexplanon put in 6/15 and at first, I loved it. No spotting or any bad side effects. Then after about a month, I started spotting constantly. This continued for the next year (on and off). I became extremely moody and fatigued to the point that it was difficult to get out of bed. Unlike many people who have gained weight from the Nexplanon, I lost 30lbs. I think this was because it made me stressed out which, could have caused me to lose weight. I thought about getting it out twice during the time I had it but, every time I went to make an appointment, I would start to feel normal again (sneaky little thing). I eventually decided to get it removed though. *Everyone is different with symptoms but, as far a pregnancy prevention A++""",7.0,1
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I have been a long-haul flight attendant for over 35 years and have used this drug since it&#039;s release. I find it EXTREMELY effective, with no side effects for me whatsoever. I will say that, like a lot of sleep aids and sleeping tablets, its&#039; continued use does cause a psychological dependancy and the effectiveness of the drug becomes less and less. Therefore I would recommend not using the drug every night and alternating it with other sleep therapies.""",10.0,32
Vedolizumab,Crohn's Disease,"""I was on Remicade for several years. I recently switched over to Entyvio. It seemed to be helping, but the benefits only lasted about 6 weeks. My Dr just added Methotrexate to help boost the effectiveness. So far seems to be working better than Remicade.

That said, everyone and every case is different. It comes down to you working with your doctor(s) to find the best plan for you. Don&#039;t give up, keep trying.""",8.0,13
Ambrisentan,Pulmonary Hypertension,"""My pressures were 65 at diagnosis and now 2 short years later my pressure is 13! This medication is easy to take and it very effective.""",10.0,11
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""I am 40+ female! I thought I was going to live in misery the rest of my life! I had bowel movements  every 3-5 days! I had so much bloating! I was cranky and had very little energy! I had constant pain in my back under my ribs! Since taking linzess, all of that is gone and I have had a bowel movement everyday! My energy is so much better! I am a different person! Thankful to God!""",9.0,63
Primidone,Benign Essential Trem,"""I have had ET&#039;s for several years and taken various medications with varying  degrees of success, I have recently been put on 50mg of Primidone four in the morning, two in the afternoon and four more at night. But the tremors are worse than ever. I can&#039;t even read my own writing. It is just scribbling. This stuff is a complete loser. I definitely  need something different""",1.0,26
Bactrim,Acne,"""My 15yr old son had terrible acne due to being inherited. We tried every facial wash and lotion out there. The dermatologist tried a couple antibiotics and nothing seemed to work. Accutane was our next option which I didn&#039;t want to do.  A month ago his primary doctor prescribed Bactrim for an infection and we were shocked when it TOTALLY cleared his face and back up!  We called the docs office and he now takes it daily with no side effects!  Such a blessing!""",10.0,17
Nature-Throid,Hashimoto's disease,"""I took one 16.5 NP pill and three hrs later I had the worst diahrea and vomited ever. I had been on Armour 30 mcg for a month with stomach pains and diahrea and it was getting  worse every day so switched to NP.  Now I&#039;m on Levothrroxine 30 mcg and feeling better.  I&#039;m researching Tirosint and Cyptomel as the have minimal ingredients ie no gluten which is a big no no for us Hashimlto gals.  Good luck to all of finding a good doctor and the right medication for you.""",1.0,18
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I am 60 yrs old. I have been on Androgel for just almost 3 weeks. I went to my doctor in September sharing that I have no energy sex desire for years, and felt worthless. My doctor did numerous blood test including on for testosterone. It came back at 140. I had no idea there was a problem. My doctor suggested the shots every two weeks  but said that they can wear off well before my next visit. Suggested Androgel 0.5 in a pump rubbed on daily. It works. I haven&#039;t felt this good and full of energy in 15 to 20 years. The only side effect I have experienced at this point is that my testicles, which were the size of Advocado seeds, are now about the size of pistachios and are a bit tender at times. I follow the directions exactly and apply after shower.""",8.0,68
Epclusa,Hepatitis C,"""Side effects, mild, but tired. Take a lot of short naps. DRINK WATER. Be careful of OTC drugs. AT 6 wks. bloodwork 15&lt; undetected.  The week after I was done meds, Not detected. This site has Drug interactions list. The reviews were helpful. Hoping next bloodwork will be good.""",9.0,19
Elavil,Vulvodynia,"""Big help for vulvodynia.""",8.0,36
Cyproheptadine,Anorexia,"""I have always been thin my whole life &amp; tried everything to gain weight i hate skinny jokes still at the age of 31 &amp; you would think 5 kids wouldnof gavr me some weight smh no so i ask my doctor to prescribe me something so far i been using them for 2 weeks now and I&#039;ve went from 100 to 112. I suppose to take one at bedtime but I take them 2/3 times a day and it literally increases my appetite which I barely had before. Like I&#039;m hungry all the time especially when I wake up in the morning and after dinner its a must for a late night snack/ mini meal... I&#039;m really satisfied with my results my only complaint would be the sleeping so much I had to start taking half and half of the 4mg because they knock you out for hoursss. Hope this helps :-)""",10.0,61
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""So, I started  the patch late January and at first I felt terrible! Slowly, the terrible feeling went away and I started my first period with the patch. The cramps were so bad! I couldn&#039;t do anything for the first day because moving made the cramping stonger. Also, my bleeding went from 3 tampons a day too using 2 tampons every eight hours and still leaking. I tried working out and eating healthier because my doctor told me that could help. NOPE! My bleeding has slowly become even worst. The only good thing about the patch is I&#039;m not pregnant!!""",7.0,0
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Before zolpidem, I used to take 3 Motrins and 3 Benadryls to fall asleep. I love it. Lunesta just was too expensive and didn&#039;t work for me as well.  Thanks for reading.""",10.0,6
Zoloft,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I have been on this medication for two days and I have had a significant improvement in obsessive thoughts and my anxiety. I had insomnia last night, but I heard that subsides. I have tons of energy and want to go do things I had lost interest in doing. I don&#039;t know if this is just going to be in the beginning, but I have read it only gets better. I have a little nausea, but I have stomach problems as well so I&#039;m used to it. I will put an update later on. I am going to stick this out!

update: two weeks on zoloft and my OCD going insane. going to up to 50mg tomorrow. will update.""",7.0,19
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""As soon as I feel a tingling on my lip I apply Abreva - have a tube at work, in car and at home.  In 5 yrs I have not had a cold sore break out if I apply Abreva in time.  LOVE THIS STUFF and would pay a lot more than the $20 cost - also HARMON has it for $15.""",10.0,21
Methotrexate,Psoriasis,"""On  methotrexate for 20 years, no issues w/liver function.  Otezla worked much better, but ins. refused to cover it, back on metho.  Psoriasis since age 7, psoriatic arthritis since 40&#039;s.  Now 54.  Increased metho from 10mg/wk to 15/wk, pain and scaling more severe.  New patches around my eyes, lids are swollen, painful and itchy.  Eyes constantly dry, red, painful, itchy - might have psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis in them, going back to rheumatologist and an opthalmologist for help. OTC allergy eye drops, soothing drops and nightly administration of Vaseline in/around eyes not alleviating condition.  Very sore all over, sunny weather alleviates the patches and joint/tendon pain.  Can&#039;t wait to sunbathe!  No biologics, cancer scare.""",9.0,27
Sertraline,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""Setraline has worked great for me!  I have been on it for 3 months and take it for anxiety, OCD, and depression.  The first 2-3 weeks were very hard as I feel I got every side effect listed.  Headaches, more anxiety, the works!  This is the second medication I have tried.  I took Lexapro for 3 months prior to Setraline, but it didn&#039;t help me much (actually caused more depression).  It took about 3-4 weeks for me to fully see the benefits of this drug, however it causes bluntness to my good feelings and extreme fatigue.  It is very hard for me to function like this as I am a mother of 3 and need that energy/motivation to get around and not just want to lay in bed all day.  I would rate it 7 with my OCD, 9 for anxiety and depression.""",8.0,15
Montelukast,Asthma,"""I&#039;ve been taking montelukast for about a month for asthma and it hasn&#039;t changed a thing!""",1.0,3
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I bled for 3 months straight on the Nexplanon. I asked my doctor to remove it several times and she kept urging me to wait a little while longer. Several weeks later my bleeding stopped. Two weeks later it started again with heavy bleeding and cramping. Not liking it.""",3.0,13
Buproban,Smoking Cessation,"""Its not helping me,""",1.0,0
Penciclovir,Cold Sores,"""This medicine is AMAZING. I woke up with the tingling feeling Wednesday morning by the afternoon it started taking its course. I picked up Denavir from the pharmacy that afternoon and started applying every two hours like it recommends. It has kept the cold sore at an absolute minimum. It hasn&#039;t even developed fully and I think it&#039;s already on its way out. 3 days! AMAZING! Its super expensive if you don&#039;t have insurance but if you do get this.""",10.0,13
Nicotine,Smoking Cessation,"""The patches work great. No itching or other side effects to my skin. Only downfall to the product is the patches are not waterproof &amp; come off after being exposed to water.  Plus even after washing my skin with alcohol, I still need to put tape over the patch to keep on for the day. Great product otherwise.""",7.0,3
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""Ok so I&#039;m 21 just so everyone knows. I&#039;m taking this medication for 7 days at 500mg twice a day. It&#039;s been pretty rough the first tablet I was so tired, sensitive to light, super sick, headache, chills that felt like a fever, sweating, no sleep. The second and third day all the crazy symptoms went away and now I&#039;m seeing dark urine (which is gone if I drink more water than usual,) a horrible metallic taste in my mouth, no appetite, I&#039;m super bloated (the kind that you can&#039;t suck in if you know what I mean it&#039;s almost like my stomach is swollen,) and I feel so nauseous it&#039;s awful. These are the symptoms I have right now and they&#039;re honestly awful I also still get cold at night. I&#039;m on day 3 and I literally can&#039;t wait to finish this medication.""",5.0,9
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I just started last week and I bumped up to 1.2 last night.   I have had some slight nausea.  I have headaches all the time so I wouldn&#039;t know if it caused them.  I haven&#039;t wanted to eat nearly as much or as often and I have a lot more energy. So far so good. I haven&#039;t lost any weight yet though.   Hopefully that will come.""",8.0,11
Duloxetine,Osteoarthritis,"""Worked good for me with no side affects, if ony my insurance would pay for it.""",9.0,48
Lunesta,Insomnia,"""I tried a free sample of Lunesta for my insomnia for a few days. I felt a lingering bad taste in my mouth. I quit taking it. It was worse than Ambien CR&#039;s side effects, which made me anxious and irritable next morning. I tried Silenor and I am still taking it. Its side effect is very mild. I just drink coke to concentrate on my work next day.""",1.0,7
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""Took two 500mg (1,000 total) in one dose. A little stomach pain but was able to sleep it off. No other side effects. The key to taking this antibiotic is to EAT EAT EAT. Eat something before and eat something after. And drink an entire bottle of water and then some. You&#039;ll be fine! Most people only share negative reviews but my experience with the antibiotic was just fine. And I have the worst anxiety. Just eat and drink water, and you&#039;ll be FINE.""",10.0,23
Zoloft,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I have suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety for years. Anxiety, depression and bipolar run in my family and for some reason I have been hesitant to get on medication. I have a very stressful job and am currently in graduate school...and finally decided enough is enough. I have been on Zoloft for 2 days and I can already tell a difference. The tightness in my chest is gone from chronic stress and I feel happier. I am kicking myself for not getting on this medication earlier.""",10.0,99
Tamsulosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""On for about 2 weeks, many side effects. Stopped using per Drs. orders.""",1.0,84
Copper,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m in my mid 40&#039;s and never had kids. I&#039;ve used the pill and condoms for years. I wish someone had advised me to take pain killers before getting the IUD put in. My GYN said it would hurt me more since she had to dilate my cervix. It was very painful, but the whole thing took 5-10 minutes. I felt dizzy afterwards and was cramping and spotting for 2 days. My 1st period was longer, much heavier and the cramps were absolute torture. Now in my 3rd month, it&#039;s shorter and less painful. For those who aren&#039;t sure, I&#039;d say it&#039;s worth getting the IUD if you know what to expect and are willing to deal with it.""",7.0,8
Ferrous sulfate,Iron Deficiency Anemia,"""Upset stomach.""",5.0,19
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""Chronic low back pain for 4 years after a car accident.  Finally my doc tried me on this product and it is an absolute life-changer for me.  I take the 10micogram/h strength and change it every 5 days.  The &quot;glue&quot; on this patch makes my skin itch like crazy, so now I trim off all the edges where the glue is and apply only the medicated section with a Tegaderm bandage.  It keeps it on very well and I don&#039;t have a reaction on my skin at all.  It dropped my pain level from an average 6 to an average 4/10.  I still take Tylenol 3 for breakthrough pain a couple of times a day, but on the whole, life is so much better for me with this medicine.""",9.0,6
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I started contrave 4 weeks ago and watched my diet and exercise daily. I&#039;ve only lost 3lbs, should I continue or try something else. I don&#039;t know what to do. I should mention I have not had any major side effects.""",8.0,16
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 19 years old, with no kids. I&#039;ve had it for a week now. I was almost discouraged from getting it because of all the mixed experiences that I&#039;ve heard. 

I took 800mg ibuprofen before hand..and I won&#039;t lie, insertion for me, was the most painful experience of my life for about 30 seconds. The nausea hit soon after it was in, and the cramps worsened once I got home. I took some Tylenol PM, and slept for nearly 24 hours straight. The whole time absolutely regretting the whole thing, and just wanting it out ASAP. I felt generally out of it for the next two days and now, a week in, it&#039;s the best decision I&#039;ve made, in regards to birth control. My mood is improved, my sex drive has improved, my self image has improved. I just feel better all around. I haven&#039;t had anything other than very minor cramps. Had no spotting so far. The only thing I do recommend is to go to the bathroom before insertion, because it was incredibly hard for me to have a bowel movement for the first few days after insertion. LOVE THE MIRENA SO FAR THOUGH!""",9.0,0
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""I take Ritalin for ADD. I have found that Ritalin LA offers all of the concentration with none of the nasty side-effects of the SR form of the pill. 

The only downside is if your dose is too high that it doesn&#039;t wear off as quickly. Makes for a jittery day. Start low and move up.""",10.0,23
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Migraine,"""I have suffered with migraines since I was 2 years old and I am now 36. I have tried every migraine med on the market nothing worked for me like Extra Strength Excedrine. Recently it was taken off the market and then put back on I have noticed the increase in caffeine in the Excedrine and less of the pain med. I am very disappointed by this! After all these years the #1 med I depended on no longer works.""",3.0,0
Etonogestrel,None,"""I had my Implanon removed today after giving it 18 months. I am very excited to get my old self back. I was experiencing NO sex drive. It was starting to affect my marriage. I cannot, for anything, lose weight. I have developed cystic acne. I have little patience with my toddlers. My family, husband and children deserve better than this. I deserve better than this. I cannot speak for everyone but this is not for ME...even though I haven&#039;t had a period in 8 months. I will gladly take a monthly period over these problems!""",1.0,2
Azelastine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""The prescription was a terrible waste of money.  First time EVER for allergies this spring (I&#039;m 55), and as a rule I don&#039;t take any medication if I can avoid it.  Eight weeks of near constant congestion in my sinuses from the allergies drove me to my PCP who prescribed Azelastine. This had absolutely no effect and it made the congestion much worse within minutes after the first use of the spray. I continued to use as directed for another day thinking it had to get better, but the congestion got so bad that I couldn&#039;t sleep at night, even with a topical nasal decongestant (I really HATE topical decongestants and avoid using them). I stopped using the spray after a day and half; I&#039;m still searching for relief from the constant congestion.""",1.0,3
Elavil,Interstitial Cystitis,"""I didn&#039;t think this medication was working at all, but when I went off of it, I was in more pain than I&#039;d ever experienced before.  When I&#039;d been back on it for about ten days, my pain was not gone, but it was certainly more tolerable.""",7.0,30
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""When I first started Depo I was bleeding/spotting within the first two shots. After the third there was nothing, but occasional cramps. After taking Depo for a while I began to have back problems, bones sensitive, crazy mood swings, depressed, &amp; gained a little over 20 pounds. Most of the weight was in my stomach area and face! If I Would have gotten my last shot in February it would have been a year of me being on the Depo shot. I loved the fact I didn&#039;t have periods, but I  just couldn&#039;t take it anymore and now I have been off of it for about a week. I have had no period yet, irritation, &amp; a very light pink discharge when I wipe....""",6.0,3
Esomeprazole,Erosive Esophagitis,"""This has been wonderful for me. No more excessive belching and burning and the pain in my chest has almost gone with the first treatment. I&#039;m not scared to eat some of my favorite foods anymore.""",8.0,18
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""My experience with Microgestin FE 1/20 has not been as horrible as the majority of the posts.  I was switched from Yasmin, to Tri-Sprintec, to Microgestin FE 1/20 because of yeast infections.  This pill has lessened the yeast infections, but sometimes I have reoccurences.  I&#039;ve been extremely irritable and emotional at times on this pill, but my period (which used to be heavy) has become much lighter.  

I would really give this pill a 7.5, but there isn&#039;t an option for that.""",7.0,2
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve taken a variety of benzo&#039;s in the past - Valium, Librium, Ativan, Xanax, Tranxene -  all of these medicines produced pretty strong sedation side effects.  Have been on Klonopin (clonazepam) for about 3 years now for severe anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder.  I am prescribed 1mg three times a day.  Unlike other benzo&#039;s I&#039;ve taken in the past, I feel no urge to increase the dose at all.  The Klonopin &quot;covers&quot; me all day long without feeling high or disoriented or mentally clouded.

I believe Klonopin is unique among benzodiazepines - because it takes a while to &quot;kick in&quot; there is no calming rush after taking it.  The effects come on gradually, which in my opinion lessens the potential for abuse.  I have little to no sedation from taking Klonopin.""",10.0,32
Epiduo,Acne,"""I started using Epiduo about 2 weeks ago and it really helped flatten the bumps and pimples on my forehead. The only thing is is dried out my skin and it burned so I would recommend spot treatment.""",9.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had implanon for 3 years and then got nexplanon and almost on my third year. I&#039;ve been the same weight since starting, no mood swings, only get my period about 3 times a year for less than  a week. Only ever had unprotected sex with it and so far so good. Couldn&#039;t be happier with it.""",10.0,13
Fluoxetine,Bulimia,"""I used to constantly think about food.. My thoughts would be racing whether to stuff my face or not eat at all. When I started 40 mg Prozac, it took a while and until I realized I didn&#039;t think about it anymore! Very glad my mind is off food for once!""",9.0,51
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using antibiotics for acne for years now. I started off with Minocycline for 4 years until recently I switched over to Doxycycline. When I switched over to doxycycline, my face cleared up and I felt so much confidence. There were two types I used. I first used doxycycline monohydrate for a year and it stopped working for my face. Then I switch over to doxycycline hyclate. Hyclate is stronger if you have really bad acne, but I prefer you talk to your doctor about it first.""",9.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was sold with the fact the WAS going to reduce my periods (never happened) I see my period 2 or 3 times in one month, when i&#039;m not on it i have heavy discharge with a strong odor, tired most of the time and gained some weight, not much but some and has been very difficult to loose those pounds. After a year just made an appointment to have it remove.""",1.0,3
Saxenda,Obesity,"""WOW, No side effect . Lost 27 lbs in 6 mos""",10.0,8
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on nexplanon for about 9 months now and at first I was happy because I didn&#039;t have to worry about getting my period, which is weird because most of the reviews I&#039;ve read said women experienced bleeding for the first 6 months. Going into my tenth month however I&#039;ve noticed some spotting and have been experiencing breast pain mostly my nipples have felt sore and sensitive. Also my mood swings have been out of control! I feel so bad for my boyfriend for putting up with them. I get so annoyed and irritated easily. As far as the weight gain, sad but true I have gained about 10 pounds which I&#039;m not so happy about but rather be 10 pounds heavier than being pregnant.""",6.0,0
Venlafaxine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was prescribe this medicine to help me because I was gaining to much weight with the bupropion XL, this didn&rsquo;t do any good at all for me. I had the anxiety 3-4 times a week, you know, that feeling of something is going to happen and you feel like you have your heart in your throat. I did like that I felt strong emotionally, not depress at all, I wish I didn&rsquo;t feel that anxiety at all. Hope it works for everyone else.""",6.0,0
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I&#039;m on day 9 of Champix and my quit date is in 2 more days. Already feeling much less of an urge to smoke and when I do, enjoying it less. Side effects are a real thing. Definitely vivid odd dreams, and nausea and spaciness and early exhaustion. I&#039;d say its still worth it though.. anything is worth killing your cig addiction. Looking forward to ending these meds though. Its pretty uncomfortable. Hard to focus at work.""",8.0,11
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""Took 100 mg daily for over 10 years and it did nothing to take care of the problems I explained to my doctor. Every time I advised my doctor it wasn&#039;t working he increased the dosage but never did it relieve my panic, tremor or social anxiety disorder. Feeling I no longer wanted to take it for these reasons they refused to help me get off it so I did it by myself over several months and had severe withdrawal panics. I had suicidal thoughts and attempts but why should a person take a medication that doesn&#039;t help with the problem.""",1.0,11
Diovan,High Blood Pressure,"""I was on Diovan five years ago for high blood pressure and had been taking it for about two years when I woke up one morning and felt so sick and weak that I could not walk. I happened to be in hospital at the time and they discovered that my potassium and blood pressure had dropped significantly. They stopped the Diovan and two days later I was back to normal. However, my blood pressure is above the recommended levels and the local doctor put me back on Diovan about six weeks ago and this week I got the weakness back plus muscle aches, severe, so I stopped Diovan two days ago and so far I still have all the bad side effects, but hoping they will go away soon. A visit to the doctor is on the cards.""",2.0,37
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I have been on Lexapro 5mgs, 10mgs and 20mgs over a period of 6 years. 10mgs daily seems to be the best dosage for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Many people don&#039;t realize that it takes 4 to 6 weeks for this medicine to work. The first 3 days I felt very good and then felt tired or depressed for a couple days. Taking Lexapro with Klonopin 0.5mgs (2x daily) helps those early stage side effects.  20mgs tends to increase aggressive behavior. After about 5 weeks I found myself to be more confident in activities and less concerned about what others would think of me. My side effects are, short term memory loss, difficulty falling asleep at night, lower sex drive, but longer Stamina when engaged in sex.""",9.0,16
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Blood sugars and HbA1C have greatly improved. Some early nausea which improved after about 2 weeks. During the Next 6 weeks I felt very good, however the last 2 weeks the nausea, heartburn and abdominal discomfort has returned. I am now considering stopping the medication, I have an appointment with my doctor to discuss it next week.""",7.0,30
Mono-Linyah,Birth Control,"""I was on Sprintec for around a year and 2 months and then the pharmacy started dispensing Mono Linyah to me. I&#039;ve been on it for almost 2 years now. I love it. No acne, no mood swings. Super effective (my boyfriend and I only rely on pull out and my use of birth control). My periods are incredibly regulated- it always comes on the second or third white pill. When I wasn&#039;t on birth control I used to have to take ibuprofen so I wouldn&#039;t throw up from period cramps but ever since being on mono linyah I don&#039;t even feel the cramps really and the bleeding only lasts about 4 days- and it is pretty light. Also no co pay at the pharmacy! I honestly have nothing bad to say about mono linyah. It just lets me live my life really easily""",10.0,6
Phendimetrazine,Obesity,"""Struggling with weight for years, I have tried numerous diets. High protein low carb being one of the best. But with a busy stressful life I needed a but of help I stared on phentermine 30Mg in the morning and phendimetrazine 35Mg in the evening. They worked like magic LOST 6 lb in 1 week, 10lb in 1 month by the 3rd month I had lost 20 lb. Started at 170lbs ended at 150lbs, maintained for 2 months just by taking morning pill. I will start taking evening pills to lose 20lbs more. The secret is stop eating and start only tasting good.""",10.0,68
Depakote ER,Epilepsy,"""I have been on Depakote for about 11 years now. It works pretty well for the most part, but every once in a while my body gets out of whack and I have seizures anyhow. My doctors have tried other medicines as well but Depakote seems to be what works best.""",8.0,10
Claritin-D,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I took this at 7 am to try and fix itchy eyes.  So far, 4 hours later, there is still slight itchiness and wateriness. Worse is the side-effects.  I feel slightly jittery, yet mentally it feels like I&#039;ve taken a tranquillizer. I don&#039;t feel I&#039;m safe to drive. Basically if you are a first time user of the 24 hour version, don&#039;t try it on a day you have to use a car.""",1.0,18
Neurontin,Bipolar Disorde,"""Provides for a very calming effect without feeling drowsy.  It takes the edge off just enough so that I can focus better on the day-to-day.""",9.0,185
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Update: One month with Skyla! So far I have only bled one week out of the month, woohoo! Also my acne is a lot better, and my weight hasn&#039;t changed much tho, although I wish I didn&#039;t have an appetite so I could lose more weight! Went to the doctor today and he said everything was still in place and it was looking good! Now only yearly check ups from now on! Hoping for the best!""",9.0,3
Azelastine / fluticasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Dymista is the only spray that keeps my sinuses unblocked. Without it I get sleep apnea and my hearing is affected. I also use a daily Nasal rinse. I&#039;ve tried other sprays, but Dymista is the only one that really works for me. It&#039;s $50 Australian, but lasts for a few months.""",10.0,0
Cleocin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""Helped knock down MRSA infection, couldn&#039;t take full course of antibiotic, due to chest pains and inability to swallow for 3 days.  Horrible pain, then the diarrhea started.  """,2.0,30
Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine,None,"""I have suffered from migraines for almost 40 years and ocular migraines for the past 21 years. I have been taking Fiorinol with codeine for the past 20 years and it is the only medication that helps. It has allowed me to live a very productive life.""",9.0,15
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Diagnosed in late 80&#039;s as having Attention Disorder - however my grades were always pretty good that my mother and doctor did not put me on medication. As I began my career years ago, I noticed I had trouble staying on tasks and my impulsiveness at work was causing me problems. Worked with Behavior Therapist and that helped for many years. However, I still struggled to stay on deadline at work and that stress led to issues in my personal life. 

Started taking Vyvanse 30mgs 3 mos ago at the age of 36. For the first time in my adult-life I feel that I have my act together. Still follow what I learned in therapy over the years - which I hope will help me stay at a lower dose. I pay $250 a month before my deductible is reached then 80% after.""",8.0,27
Depakote,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on this for 3 weeks now. It has definitely helped my mania. But I&#039;m still very depressed. I&#039;ve been having very vivid nightmares. Which is strange because I take medicine for those. I also take Ambien and citolopram. I feel like that&#039;s a lot of chemicals in my body. I am a drinker but that hasn&#039;t seemed to affect anything. My side effects are pretty much exactly what I&#039;ve been told and read up on. With the exception of the bad dreams. Blood work must be fine. Doc hasn&#039;t called. So far so good.""",8.0,33
Gilenya,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Today I&#039;ve chosen to completely stop this med. On paper it&#039;s working, no new scars on either spine or brain but I&#039;ve completely lost my personality, interests, myself and my life! Before taking I could walk without falling over my ankles, I used to be able to get up in the morning, I used to get dressed and take care  in my appearance, I used to get by without any naps, I used to be able to clean my house, I used to see the funny side and now I&#039;ve completely changed as a person. I cry all the time, I&#039;m so angry, I lose my cool over stupid stuff, I look like crap because I have no energy, I&#039;ve gone over a stone/half in weight, I fall and can&#039;t hardly walk anymore. I wish I never started  this drug.""",1.0,7
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I am 22 and I had my period for 5 weeks straight so I went to the doctor and they told me I lost so much blood I had to get a blood transfusion then they put me on Provera 10mg 3 x a day for 2 months. At first it stopped the bleeding for a month but then the Provera stopped working so my Dr. switched me on birth control and that doesn&#039;t work either. I&#039;ve been bleeding for a month now. I don&#039;t know what to do.""",1.0,62
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I started this pill a little less than a year ago, about six months after becoming sexually active. I have never had any problems with this pill. I was on Accutane for almost a year and even it didn&#039;t clear my face up as much as Tri-Sprintec has. It has also made my periods perfect, they last 5-6 days and are super light. My weight has not changed at all. I have noticed my sex drive has gone down but it works great for a contraceptive. I stopped using protection (condoms) about 4 months ago and am still baby free! This pill is wonderful and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap and effective contraceptive or acne fix.""",10.0,28
Sertraline,Depression,"""sertraline is the best thing I ever been on. it helped me get through the car wreck mom and I had been in and it helped me get through my rape. Sadly I even tried to kill myself. Now  I&#039;ve been on sertraline for 10 years or more I am better than ever and I am more happier.
""",10.0,53
Insulin aspart,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I was switched from Humalog flex insulin to Novolog flexpen and I&#039;ve noticed that since then I have gained 21 pounds and I&#039;m trying my best exercising eating right I&#039;ll lose a pound and gain    3 I need help what should I do?""",10.0,4
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had my implant for 7 months and It has done nothing but make me gain weight. Love the no monthly deal.. but hate this weight gain!!""",5.0,6
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Just happy with Cialis.""",7.0,12
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I loved the nexplanon for a week after my period ended and now I&#039;ve been non stop bleeding for about two   weeks now. I&#039;m so disappointed and I want to get mine removed. I knew going into getting it that there would be &quot;spotting&quot; but I didn&#039;t expect to have a heavy period for 2   weeks. Never will I get this again.""",3.0,2
Rosuvastatin,"High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous","""I have tried many cholesterol lowering drugs. Crestor has been the most effective. It is the first one to bring my level under 200.""",10.0,38
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Experienced hair loss and horrible scalp issues.  Also headaches and weight gain.  
This drug is horrible and should not be allowed on the market.""",1.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Acne,"""I am 39 and I used to have crazy acne that kept getting worse and used to get period for 15 days a month! Yes, 5-6 days of regular flow with a few days of spotting before and few days after. Also terrible stomach cramps, bloating and pain in breast before having the periods. After starting on this pill, my acne went away and my periods are spot on every 28 days and last for 3 days. And no more PMS! I would recommend it. Try it before getting discouraged by negative reviews. This pill has been good for me.""",10.0,12
Concerta,ADHD,"""My daughter&#039;s pediatrician told me to give her 1 pill before 9:00 a.m. daily.  I gave her the pill at 8:30 a.m. and all day she was amazing then suddenly out of no where at 10:30 p.m. she said she just couldn&#039;t fall asleep, her hands and feet wouldn&#039;t stop moving, her mouth was moving extremely weird, and she said she was jittery. My daughter finally fell asleep at 6:30 a.m. and didn&#039;t receive another dose again but had problems for 5 more nights with sleep.""",1.0,20
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""Currently on week 2 of my experience with Celexa to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depression. The first couple of days were absolutely terrible due to side effects (nausea, insomnia, headache, flu like symptoms and a huge increase in my depression). Don&#039;t know why I had such a severe reaction to the medication right off the bat since I&#039;ve heard this is one of more tolerant SSRI&#039;s in terms of side effects. But after the a few days my system normalized and I&#039;m already starting to feel like myself again. The doctor said it could take up to 4-6 weeks for it to fully be in effect, but I find myself sleeping through the night and waking up with a much more positive attitude and not on edge with anxiety like I had been in the past. So far so good!""",8.0,33
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on probably 15 different medications in the 10 years I&#039;ve been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Lithium is the only one where my mood truly feels stable. It allows me to do everyday things without the hassle of fighting myself, my mood and everyone around me. I did get off it a few years ago in a state of Depression, but am now back on it. Every other mood stabilizer I&#039;ve tried hasn&#039;t compared.""",9.0,41
Tramadol,Pain,"""Became very sick from Tramadol.""",5.0,27
Gabapentin,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""After taking this medicine for over 3 years, have noticed great improvement in my diabetic neuropathy.""",10.0,25
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 23 and i had a baby on November 12. I got the Skyla on December 21 and I was on my period when I got it. I didn&#039;t feel a thing! They say if your on your period when you get it inserted it helps so much. I like the fact of not having to take a pill every day BUT I&#039;ve been bleeding heavy since December 21 and it&#039;s now January 15. I&#039;ve noticed a little bit of an increase in acne but nothing to want to get it removed because of. I&#039;m going to give it a little bit longer with the bleeding and contact my doctor. I may get it removed and try a different birth control.""",7.0,1
Duac,Acne,"""I love Duac! It completely helped clear up my acne last year alone! This was my most favourite acne treating product along side Quinoderm 10% which I can no longer get anywhere!! I rate Duac a 7/8 out of 10 as it was great but wasn&#039;t as good as Quinoderm 10%. I still use Duac every night before I go to bed. I do still have some spots /scars but comparing my face this year to how bad it was last year wow big change and I believe Duac has improved my skin so much. Sometimes makes my skin dry,red and sore but that&#039;s only if I apply too much. It&#039;s keeping my skin under control and I&#039;m happy with that. I don&#039;t usually store Duac in the fridge. I&#039;m hoping that eventually the spot phase been going all through my teen years will just disappear.""",7.0,6
Sumatriptan,Cluster Headaches,"""I&#039;ve been dealing with episodes of cluster headaches for 30 years. Nothing has ever made a dent in the pain besides this and Zomig nasal spray. The slight pain of the injection is a very small price to pay to relieve the crushing pain of a cluster headache. For me the trick for both medicines is to catch it as early as possible, before the headache is full blown. I&#039;m never more than a minute or two away from a dose. Besides feeling a little weak afterwards (which would have been worse with the headache anyway), so far I don&#039;t have any real side effects.""",10.0,10
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Skyla placed about three weeks ago. The actual procedure wasn&#039;t awful at all. Some numbing gel was used during the procedure and I barely felt a thing. Afterwards, I began to cramp and bleed lightly. I spotted for a few hours and it stopped. I haven&#039;t bled since. For about four to seven days after the procedure I was uncomfortable. I had lots of cramping, soreness, bloating, fatigue and a bit of a fever. These symptoms stayed for several days but lessened as time went on. I am currently feeling some discomfort and have been for the past three or four days. I&#039;m attributing these symptoms to a &#039;ghost period&#039;. I am having period symptoms but not bleeding. Hoping it will stop within the next couple of days.""",8.0,0
Tacrolimus,"Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis","""Prograf seems so far to be a great Immunosuppressive medication . Bad - tremors and anxiety.""",7.0,15
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Been on 10mg for 11 months and hardly any improvement. Been on 20mg for 2 months and it actually got worse.""",3.0,13
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""I&#039;ve been on multiple different pain meds for chronic spine issues. The pain Dr decided to switch me to this new pain medicine with promising results. This is my 3rd dose and stomach pain and nausea begin 45 min after every single dose. It seems to subside a little towards the 8th hour or so. This medicine has 0 effect on pain just creates more by adding the stomach pain. This medicine is being pushed because it has a low potential for abuse thanx to the junkies.That&#039;s fine but make sure it works before u release it. All of the complaints about this drug will make it a short lived one. Doctors will push it hard in the beginning but patients will push back. Complete garbage ,  and a waste of money, thanks endo pharm, for the stomach pain""",1.0,22
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have struggled with generalized anxiety disorder and depression since I was 15. I am taking 10mg a day and have had no side effects except unusual dreams. This medicine has been amazing! I used to cry and worry a lot now I feel 100 times better!""",10.0,85
Alprostadil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Used 1000 was great first and second time. A litter burning at the pens head. But had erections in 10 to 15 minutes.  Works best when you stand during sex. Or are posted in a upright position.""",10.0,66
Prozac,Depression,"""Prozac got rid of lots of my circular thoughts about how awful I was, and helped my mind to concentrate better on school work. However, I &quot;cared&quot; less about what I was learning and studied for tests, not long-term memory.

Prozac helped me to branch out and broaden my friendship circle. Though the quality of my friendships was more superficial than before. 
 
Prozac took a huge toll on my body. I had painful muscle cramps in my legs, back, arms, and neck. I always had large bags under my eyes and fell asleep during the day, because I slept very lightly on this medicine. 

""",6.0,12
Anastrozole,Breast Cance,"""I have been taking Anastrozole for 2 years 2 months following a double mastectomy, Chemo, &amp; radiation. I had trigger thumb surgeries on both thumbs the first year. I am a dentist, so not being able to bend my thumbs is not an option. My hair is very thin. My knees are so sore I can hardly walk when I first get up. Getting down on my knees is excruciating! I am an active person but I move like a 90 year old woman. I am thankful to be alive and thankful that this medication is available. However, if anyone knows how to help the knee pain, please share.""",6.0,34
Sertraline,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""No one likes to be on medications if possible but unfortunately most of the time, anxiety and depressions are tough. Negative thoughts, feeling uneasy almost all the time, social difficulties had affected me more than words can describe until I see the psychiatrist for help. Was prescribed Remeron along with Xanax at first but Remeron knock me off even at lowest dosage and constant migraines. Doc then switched me to Zoloft 25mg, its been a year now I&#039;m feeling myself again, laughter is back, seeing things in brighter ways, willing to be back to work life. Anxiety and depression still lingers around sometimes but much bearable. Trying to slowly cut down Xanax and back to normal life. Side effects are sexual difficulties and stomach discomfort.""",8.0,53
Diazepam,Temporomandibular Joint Disorde,"""took valium for 8 plus years following severe losses and anxiety/ptsd. 4 yrs ago dental procedures caused extreme face pain, called symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia-shooting nerve pain all the time, and sprained face. so I dont eat cuz it hurts during and after, no life. Psych md says learn &quot;mindfulness&quot; not meds. but no drug but valium has virtually stopped pain. problem: trigeminal neuralgia symptoms are horrendous-not muscle skeletal. specialist oral maxillofacial had given klonopin.stiil pain. only valium worked wonders but when wears off, huge pain returns. what is maximum dosage for special cases? i want my life back.""",10.0,4
Fastin,Weight Loss,"""I took a pill this morning with some tea, and while I was eating breakfast I noticed my heart rate sky rocket, I don&#039;t know if this happened because I took fastin on an empty stomach or what, but this is a little scary! It literally feels like my heart is going to jump out of my chest! At first I didn&#039;t think I could be reacting to this drug so quick but apparently it&#039;s a very quick release type of pill. I can say that I&#039;m not hungry and didn&#039;t finish my breakfast but at what cost?!  Maybe I should try taking a quarter of the tablet, but I think I&#039;m a little to scared and will probably throw the bottle away.. what a waste of $40 oh well better 40 bucks lost than a heart attack. Also I bought these over the counter at a Rite Aid.""",1.0,73
Baclofen,Muscle Spasm,"""no side effects except mild drowsiness. I&#039;m not impressed by how this drug is supposed to work on muscle spasms. I have been on it for week and half at 10 mg 3 times a day. I feel my spasms are almost a bad as prior to taking this Rx""",5.0,45
Mobic,,"""Amazing relief for shoulder inflammation. No noticeable side effects.""",10.0,16
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Mirena has been the best decision I have ever made. I was trying different birth control methods, depo 2 years, switched to pills realized I had a forgetful problem and a sensitivity to estrogen therefore I was led to long haul contraceptive. I had done progesterone only BC to stay child free in my young college life. So mirena seemed  good option. I got it inserted at 18 I&#039;m now 21 and I&#039;m still in absolute love with it, it&#039;s me myself and my Mirena. Insertion was so painful not gonna lie. My periods are very light just like tiny amounts that only show up on toilet paper. Sorry but best way to describe it. I experience PMS symptoms for like a week or 2 leading up to these like fake no uterine lining periods. So yes that&#039;s what to expect. Definitely go for it.""",10.0,2
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""I started taking Zoloft after a very bad head on collision left me with post traumatic stress disorder and severe anxiety. I was taking Xanax but it did not help. I just started the Zoloft and agree, it is a miracle. Started at 50 mg then went to 100 and 100 left me feeling sick to my stomach and overall blah. I am taking just 50 and feel better. I feel more in control and stable. Have not had a panic attack since taking this medicine in just less than one week.""",9.0,34
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""As as nurse I am aware of the colon preps and stories that go with them so when my doctor recommended this I figured it would be ok.  I started gagging about halfway through the first bottle but was able to get it down.  I don&#039;t throw up easy.  There is something about the taste that lingers so I got a piece of strong peppermint gum to chew between swallows.  Baby wipes are essential as is a straw to get it down.  The second dose I ened up only getting 2/3s down and new if I tried anymore it was all coming back up.  Even with all the fluids I drank I was so dehydrated that it took FIVE tries to get an IV started on me and worse everything I eat is still coming right out a day later. When does it stop?""",7.0,7
Alesse,Endometriosis,"""My doctor perscribed Alesse because of my endometriosis and it has been extremely effective.""",8.0,5
Homatropine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""Hycodan worked great for the cough, but I ended up with a rebound headache the next morning. It also made me itchy and have strange dreams. Even with all these side effects, it was worth it to have a good nights sleep.""",7.0,16
Belviq XR,Weight Loss,"""I took my first dose of Belviq XR this morning at 8am with light breakfast. I still felt somewhat hungry for a few hours but the hunger was tolerable. By 2pm I started feeling like I was ready to eat. I had a protein bar and that kept me satisfied until 5pm. I started feeling a slight headache come on, so I ate a light dinner and the dull headache subsided. Around 7pm, I could not get warm and felt very drowsy. I crawled into my bed and watched a little tv until I warmed up. It is now 10pm and I am not running to the kitchen for a bedtime snack! I could eat, yes, but so far I&#039;ve been able to deal with my slight hunger pangs. A little thirsty this evening so I&#039;ve been pounding down the water too. Will update again soon.""",10.0,7
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;m only one week in, and seriously feel better.  I&#039;m a mom of two and a lawyer--I&#039;ve suffered a lot of loss and have been shouldering a lot of stresses.  I&#039;ve always been anxious, but just thought that was who I was. My doctor put me on 10 mg of Celexa.  I did have some nausea the first few days and headaches, but other than that nothing.  I had so much anxiety about taking the medication, I almost didn&#039;t.  But one evening my daughter told me that all of the things I worry about turn out fine--and she was right.  If you need help, sometimes you can&#039;t do it yourself.  I exercise, meditate, eat well, sleep well, but I couldn&#039;t shake the anxiety.  This has helped a ton. I laugh, I feel more relaxed, and I&#039;m gratefully enjoying life again.""",8.0,131
Septra DS,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""As far as I&#039;m concerned, this works great. I&#039;ve been on this for three days and my staph infection has considerably been reduced but the side effects are bad. I&#039;ve actually taken the drug for the same purpose a month before with no side effects, so I don&#039;t know what the deal is. The first night I had at least half of the listed side effects and was probably the worst night of my life. I still haven&#039;t had any sleep and I&#039;ve been on Septra DS for three days. """,8.0,7
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I used Lo Loestrin Fe for about 8 months. I consistently got spotting every 2nd week and felt sluggish with little sex drive. I did not gain any weight but I would occasionally have headaches. The spotting was extremely irritating and sometimes I would not have a period at all, which in a way is nice but is also concerning when you are relying on it to tell you whether or not you are pregnant. Last month I went up a level to the regular Loestrin and I absolutely love it. I have had no problems on it whatsoever: no spotting, no exhaustion, no headaches and my sex drive is back. And now I can time when my period is coming as it is far more regular than it has been previously.""",7.0,11
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I have been on 37.5 for 3 weeks now, although it gave me more energy the first week, that has subsided and my appetite comes and goes. I have only lost 2 pounds In 3 weeks but I believe that to be from the new exercising. I&#039;ve always drank a ton of water because I love water so the only change is now I have dry mouth to tend to. I weighed 285lbs and my goal was 220lbs because I do like my curves just not so many. I do not eat as many calories as recommended on certain days because I am literally not hungry buy on other days I may go over by 20-30. But 3lbs? Really!! I&#039;m frustrated""",2.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""After six months of using it, I lost my libido. After one year, I took the mirena out and in one day my libido returned. Three months later I detected a lump and it was breast cancer. I am sure the small amount of estrogen created the harmful cancer cells.""",1.0,10
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""About four months ago my anxiety became very bad which eventually led to me becoming depressed. I spent my days in  bed, crying and anxious. I had to take time off work and my social life became non-existent. I was eventually put on Fluoxetine at 20mg and then eventually put on 40mg. The side effects I had was extreme tiredness, strange dreams and an increase in anxiety which went away after about four weeks so if you&#039;re having side effects hang in there as it can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks for this medication to work. My side effects went and three months after taking this medication I&#039;m a completely different person. I&#039;m motivated, my anxiety has eased so much and my depression has gone. It has given me my life back!""",9.0,62
Remeron,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have been anxious, paranoid and depressed since puberty (10 years). Doctors have tried SSRIs, SNRIs, and benzos, but nothing seemed to be working. The doctor wrote a script for Remeron. I was skeptical at first, and the initial side effects scared me (slurred speech, drowsiness, blurred vision), however I kept with it and I feel so much better. It is relieving being able to live without thinking I am about to get fired, or if I am getting fat (which is ridiculous. I actually have an eating disorder and I am clinically underweight). My neurotic paranoia seems to be somewhat cornered and I no longer depend on alcohol to keep me under control. I have only been on the drug for a week at 15mg. Hopefully this journey is almost over.""",8.0,25
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have Bipolar depression, schizo effective disorder and PTSD with lots of anxiety. I have been on probably all of the antipsychotics and Latuda is the best so far. I take Klonopin and Viibryd as well.  I also have diabetes which makes it hard to find the right medication as most antipsychotics raise your sugar. Latuda has not raised my sugar. I have even lost 20 lbs. The only thing I don&#039;t like about Latuda is it makes me feel weak. I have been on for 6 months now. I have no appetite most of the time which in turn makes my sugar drop to low. I do feel more normal on this but I wish there was something even better. I have the card to get Latuda for only 25.00 if you have insurance.""",8.0,40
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the Kyleena for 4 days! Insertion was not terrible just uncomfortable do not let these post scare you. I also had my IUD inserted while on my period. Maybe you should schedule insertion appointment around your menstrual cycle if it comes on time each month.""",6.0,0
Sertraline,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""Only day three but the physical stress symptoms are totally gone. To be honest though the physical tremors the weird yawning are rather unnerving but I am sure they will die down. I will comment each week for four weeks to update.""",9.0,13
Neurontin,Pain,"""This drug really helped my RSD pain.""",9.0,36
Nucynta,Pain,"""Lots of nausea""",3.0,34
Soma,Muscle Spasm,"""I found that this medication was very helpful for me. I have fibromyalgia over ten years now, as well as three bulging disk, two very bad knees, other medical problems. I have taken other muscle relaxer&#039;s that just didnt work for my pain. But Soma really helped me and helped me do a little more of the things I used to do. Even though I will never be able to do all the things I once did, Soma has helped me to do some of the things I once did, cause it helps me so much with my muscle spasms. I really thank my Dr. for recommending this muscle relaxer for me.""",9.0,97
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I received my injection on July 29, 2015. I was on my last day of my period and since then I have only had mild spotting. I experienced some pain on the injection site that went away after a couple days to a week. Very few mood swings. I gained six pounds since then. I am considering not going in for the second injection because I fear I will gain more weight and have worse side effects. Also you are expected to take calcium supplements since it sucks the vitamin D and/or calcium out of you. Which is hard for me because if I wanted to take a pill everyday I would have just got that. I have had a pleasant experience on depo but I am worried about the future.""",9.0,5
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""This medicine mucked my mind up:. I took it five years ago for two months and it took my mind away from me. Be careful because it ruined who I was.""",1.0,10
Olmesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I&#039;ve been taking Benicar 20mg/12.5 HCT for about 7 years and it works great. It keeps my blood pressure down to 120-125/75-80.  I do experience dizziness and light-headiness frequently but I sit at a desk most of the day at work so it&#039;s no big deal. I also cannot stay out in the sun long at all. I don&#039;t know if this is a side effect of Benicar but also 2 years ago I started getting vision &quot;Floaters&quot; and had to change to another prescription twice. I&#039;m only 43 and my vision is no longer 20/20 and can only get 20/40 with corrective lenses. Eye doctor doesn&#039;t see anything wrong and says 20/40 is okay. I&#039;ll get a 2nd opinion just in case. Also I started getting flushing or &quot;red face and neck&quot; about 3 years ago. It comes and goes. Benicar is the only medicine I use.""",8.0,35
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Helps immensely for the pain of withdrawals.""",10.0,4
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve tried everything. Belviq, Contrave, Weight Watchers, Alli, exercise. Seriously, you name it. Saxenda was my last resort before surgery. 
I just noticed that I&#039;ve lost 10 more lbs since increasing my dosage to the 3.0. So that&#039;s a total of 39 lbs now since maybe October? I&#039;m a bit shocked. Nothing has worked. Ever. 
I stopped it for about a week when I had a sore throat and I got paranoid about my thyroid, but my doctor had checked my thyroid levels at that time. And it was just a headcold anyway. 
Now I&#039;m back on. Only side effects were nausea for the first 2 or 3 days. And it&#039;s expensive, but our insurance covers most.""",10.0,10
Azithromycin,Sinusitis,"""Sinus pressure and infection, got Zpack for the first time ever. One week later and  my sinuses are still clogged, headache lasted 5 days and feels like it will reoccur. Diarrhea every day. Tried every single homeopathic way to beat this feeling. Still can&#039;t sleep well and nose runs. This sucks.""",4.0,13
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I have suffered from anxiety and depression for many years and recently have been advised that I needed to change my medication. I was on paroxetine for about 10 years and am on day 9 of Pristiq. Nausea, insomnia and dizziness have been the worst side effects however I was taking it in the morning and it was making me so sleepy that Doctor suggested taking it at night. I noticed a huge difference in my mood yesterday having not taken it in the morning, I was extremely anxious and cried all day. I took it last night and immediately felt more relaxed so I am hoping that in a few days the sadness and despair subside. I have also had a decrease in appetite probably due to the nausea. I am going to stick with it and hope for the best.""",4.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am a 20 year old with no children. I got the Mirena inserted the beginning of may (2011), so I have had it over a month now. Insertion was definitely painful, but only lasted a few minutes. I had some spotting that day and moderate cramping for a few days after, but just took some ibuprofen and it was bearable. A week ago, I had very very light spotting for about 5 days, I just wore a panty liner and it was fine, no cramping or anything either. I feel my strings after intercourse and its hard to find but my boyfriend can&#039;t feel it during sex so that&#039;s good. I love not having to take the pill (I was on it for 4 years prior to having the Mirena). So far I definitely recommend it.""",10.0,6
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I was on Lo Loestrin Fe for 6 months. My doctor specifically prescribed this for my acne and unfortunately it did nothing but make my skin much worse. Fortunately this pill did stop me from getting periods (which is normal on some birth controls) and I had no side effects like weight gain, cramps, irritability etc. If you are looking for a birth control that helps with acne I recommend Apri because my skin is clearing up and I have no side effects!""",2.0,19
Clarithromycin,Sinusitis,"""I noticed they made my sinus unblock pretty quick but I had to go doctor and change them to amoxycillin. With clarithromycin I had heart palpitations, sweats and horrific nightmares along with tension headache. Was horrible I thought I was gonna pass out. """,2.0,21
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started Victoza one week ago, very slight nausea for a couple of days, otherwise no problems yet.  Appetite is down only slightly also.  Some weight loss - I only need to lose 20 lbs but the blood sugar is still in the low 200&#039;s.  Perhaps when I increase the dose to 1.2 I will see that difference happen.  I do however, have frequent, very strange nightmares at night - weird stuff and also some extremity tingling - like they are asleep in the night.  No daytime issues.  But those nightmares need to go.""",9.0,10
Diovan,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been taking this medication off an on for abut 10 years.  My experience is that it lowers my blood pressure to around 120/60 from average 140/75.  My problem is it causes me to have problems with my legs and I can&#039;t have good erections. I stop it for few days and my erection returns to normal.  That&#039;s my biggest problem with it.""",3.0,64
Valtrex,Cold Sores,"""I kissed a girl with cold sores when I was 17. I get cold sores on my lip whenever I am sick or very stressed. It happens more during the winter months. It took 18 months from my contamination until my 1st outbreak. I had outbreaks once per year for 3 years, then twice per year for 3 years. Now that I am 35 I get 4 outbreaks per year. I take 2 grams on Valtrax when I first feel tingly then 1 gram the next day (24 hours). This totally prevents my outbreaks! Valtrax works great!

Also, do not share food, drinks, or kiss anyone while you have a cold sore. It is very contagious! Keep your kids safe.""",10.0,16
Hydrocortisone,Hemorrhoids,"""Didn&#039;t do anything for me. Tried to work its way out before it completely dissolved. On day 4 of the treatment, I could no longer deal with the increased burning, pain and itching that I experienced. Also had some change in my BMs while on these suppositories, with increased need to go, therefore increased wiping and increased irritation. Seemed to do the opposite of what is was supposed to do.""",1.0,0
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""My vagina is on fire but at least these sassy comments are making me feel better.

Fml it burns.""",1.0,13
Xyrem,Narcolepsy,"""This medicine is a life-changer.  Has reduced my excessive daytime sleepiness by about 80%. I rarely have to take any daytime narcolepsy medicines.  Has also stopped the hypnopompic hallucinations almost completely.  I feel like I got my life back.  I went from considering applying for disability to working full time with no accommodations.  This medicine gave me my life back!  Just be aware that it can take a good 6 months to adjust to it, find your therapeutic dose, and work off your sleep debt (from lack of deep sleep).  I ended up being prescribed an anti-nausea medicine while I was titrating my dose in order to overcome the nausea at first.  But now I can take it just fine. It&#039;s tough to adjust to but so worth it in the long run!""",9.0,68
Methadose,Opiate Withdrawal,"""I have to agree it is a good medicine to detox on however your detox from the methadose is gonna be a long hard road. Unless you are planning on staying on it forever you can count on a long hard withdrawal. It does work wonders for pain but when you move away or get cut off it lands you in a situation of finding another doctor to write for it or the dreaded methadone clinics that charge $11 to $15 a day! Wonderful for pain even got me up and mobile.""",4.0,65
Synthroid,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""I am a 38 year old female.  I had my thyroid removed about 7 months ago because I had thyroid cancer.  I have been on Synthroid for about five months.  My endocrinologist has a great deal of experience, so we found my correct dose after only two tries.  Once I was at my correct replacement dose, I felt great.  I feel just well, if not better, than I did before I was diagnosed. I am counting off a point only because Synthroid (though this is the case with all brands of levothyroxine) is a nuisance to take everyday, and it requires some planning if one must (as I do) take calcium and iron supplements every day as well.""",9.0,70
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Bydureon for 7 weeks after fighting my doctor about using an inject-able for about a year.  I have previously been on Metformin and Xigduo (still taking these) after adding the Xigduo my numbers actually went up.  However after adding the Bydureon I have seen an amazing turn around.  My fasting glucose has been between 190-210, now it runs between 113-149, depending on what I have eaten the day before.  Even better is that I am down about 14 pounds.  I told my doctor that I wish I would have agreed sooner, but the medication wasn&#039;t available before then.  I did have diarrhea in the first couple of weeks but that has gone away. No nausea but I am not nearly as hungry, and most importantly I don&#039;t have cravings like before.""",10.0,28
Sertraline,Depression,"""I had a very bad experience on setraline started taking 50 mg daily increased to 100mg, have never felt so ill.  I couldn&#039;t leave the house so anxious, couldn&#039;t eat, felt sick all the time, couldn&#039;t concentrate and very depressed, cut down the dose over 10 days and stopped but had to go onto beta blockers to controll my anxiety, now cutting them down to come off those too, back on old antidepressant escitrapram and feeling a lot better. I will never take sertraline again.""",1.0,8
Piroxicam,Temporomandibular Joint Disorde,"""Just started this in the gel form, I&#039;m taking it with codine and paracetamol and that seems to do the trick nicely before was just the tablets and they wouldn&#039;t touch it but so far so good""",6.0,11
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""It&#039;s really nice being able to take off my jacket without having huge sweat spots for everyone to see.""",10.0,10
Lexapro,Depression,"""Was on Cymbalta 60mg. for a few years for depression with  all my other medications and the side effects causing dry mouth for all these years. Taking a depression medicine will cause your teeth to start going bad. So bout 7 months ago after a RN nurse told me about depression medicines having this side effect and that Cymbalta will cause my teeth to start falling out my mouth  my doctor switched me to Lexapro 10mg. I have lost more teeth in the past 7 months than I did on Cymbalta 60mg. And I have started using mouth rinse for dry mouth. Cause I keep a dry mouth with all this medication I&#039;m on.  And still hurt everyday. Still depressed, still have anxiety at times. I have headaches, restless nights, pain and numbness in lower legs  that can&#039;t be explained """,3.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Acne,"""my story with this medication is so strange. I was diagnosed with PCOS about 5 years ago and since then I&#039;ve been taking microgestian 1/20. For about 4 years it really helped keep my skin clear and balance out my hormone levels. Back in January I was living away from home and ran out. I didn&#039;t find a new endriconologist until about May. She prescribed me a higher dosage of microgestian which was the 1.5. I took two packs of this and my skin resulted in the worst cystic acne since I was a teenager. I stopped taking it and asked her to put me on the old prescription of 1/20. I&#039;ve been on that one for two packs and am currently on the third pack. I&#039;ve seen no improvement on my skin and actually think it&#039;s getting worse. Any advice?""",4.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Endometriosis,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for 3+ years and it took a while to get on track. I was put on YAZ first but my cramping didn&#039;t stop at all. On Sprintec my skin has cleared and last month had not a single cramp during the bleeding period. I am only able to extend my period for a month and a half and often bleed before my placebo pills but I am only on those for 3 days.""",8.0,6
Tranexamic acid,Menstrual Disorders,"""I was prescribed this medicine for heavy periods by one of my doctors but wasn&#039;t told of the potential risks until another doctor in the same clinic told me that if it&#039;s a blood clotting medicine, it could then potentially clot your blood to cause things like stroke, etc.  I was prescribed 6 tablets a day and find that taking only one makes a big difference and my periods manageable to light.  The possible risk still makes me nervous so I take as little as I can to manage my out of control period.""",5.0,17
Rythmol SR,Atrial Fibrillation,"""After 9 months on Sotolol, I was still having Atrial Fibrillation (AF). Switched to Rhythmol 225mg for 3 months and had occasional AF, but at 325 mg, I&#039;ve only had one AF episode in 6 months.  It&#039;s a blessing to lie down and go to sleep without the fear of AF starting up.""",10.0,51
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I just started taking this birth control for about a week now and I noticed my breasts are very swell and I always feel sexually aroused.""",8.0,126
Trazodone,Not Listed / Othe,"""I started taking Trazodone with Topamax to treat migraine headaches. It has been so great. I also have a slight moodiness about me. Trazodone kills two birds with one stone. I would recommend this medication for a person who is on a preventative medication and struggles to sleep at night. PS: I take 150mg at bedtime (3 x 50mg)""",9.0,7
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""Not even finished with my first set of doses(probably around 80% of the way there), I started seeing major results. My skin is smoother and less breakouts even after eating fried chicken. Only side effects were trouble sleeping and breathing. I also had chapped lips. Not really much pyschological effects like depression or loss of interest.""",10.0,10
Provigil,Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome,"""Helps with daytime alertness and ADD""",10.0,61
Sertraline,Depression,"""Zoloft is not a good medicine for &quot;severe&quot; depression. I have OCD and that is what this medicine is best used for. It does help with the anxiety and the headaches that go along with it. It keeps the obsessive thoughts to a minimum. My compulsive need to make everything perfect is also gone. It makes you more social too. It has not made me gain weight. It is a good drug if used for OCD.""",10.0,64
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I gave it a 2 star rating. 1 star more than I planned and that&#039;s because it worked but too many side affects that were exasperating to deal with.  It lowered my blood sugar and I was having to constantly combat the affects. Headaches, aches and pains, and lastly constipation.  I didn&#039;t have a bm for 4 straight days.  I usually have 1/day.""",2.0,6
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""Decent. Little to no side effects. Helped with a really nasty depression, but keep forgetting to take it, so may not be doing entirely what it&#039;s supposed to. Oops! But no weird effects from forgetting it.""",8.0,9
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I am a 22 year old male - diagnosed with inattentive ADD about 2 months ago. I was prescribed 30mg Vyvanse right after my diagnosis, and have moved up to 50mg (been 3 wks). My problems with ADD started in elementary school, and continued all the way up until a month after I graduated from university (but got worse). Deciding to get tested for ADD was the best decision I ever made! Vyvanse has been a blessing to me, and the benefits FAR outweigh the consequences. I can focus longer, stay on tasks until they are completed, pay attention to detail much easier, articulate my thoughts/words better, and motivate myself to get work and other activities done. It&#039;s not a miracle drug, but HELPS (key word) you manage your symptoms and function easier""",9.0,32
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""So I had this put in May 2015, the shot not bad it was the numbing medicine that was the worse! But anyway had no problems with sex drive, I do have energy, and I admit I gain 5lbs but not sure if that&#039;s because of the implant or just me who does not like to exercise. I did just get my period on January 28th and I still have it to this day it is pretty heavy and it doesn&#039;t seem like it will go away anytime soon, since the amount of blood that comes; and that it&#039;s not getting any lighter. So that was a disappointment. The plus side it does work haven&#039;t gotten any pregnancy scares. It&#039;s convenient because you can pretty much forget about it, you don&#039;t have to remind yourself to take your pills or get a dang shot every three months in the tush.""",8.0,1
Pulmicort Turbuhaler,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Pulmicort works beautifully, really stops the cough. I took it for 3 months. then I lost my sense of taste and by the end of the 4th month I developed the most awful taste in my mouth so I stopped it.  The horrible taste gradually disappeared after one year and my sense of taste has &quot;almost&quot;  come back.  It has now been 17 months since I stopped the medicine.  my coughing is not gone when I exhale, but very much improved and no attacks. It&#039;s the only medicine that works for me during attacks. I think once I improved I should have cut the dose way down.""",8.0,5
Zoloft,Bipolar Disorde,"""Very good.""",10.0,9
Moxifloxacin,Pneumonia,"""I am on my sixth day of Avelex 400mg for pneumonia. I have noticed a big change in my breathing and I do feel better. Still counting down to the last 4. Mostly because after I take it, I start feeling depressed, ill, tired, and still can not eat or drink much. So I dehydrated to the point that I could not understand what people were saying. Nothing made any sense. That is better now, but still get confused, dizzy, lightheaded when I walk depressed and so on.""",7.0,20
Alesse,Birth Control,"""I have been using Alesse for a year now and I have a great skin, although I did have clear skin prior to Alesse. I have gained 10lbs. I haven&#039;t been able to pin point what is wrong with me so to speak, and after reading all of the reviews, I feel I have FINALLY targeted the issue. I have always been sensitive... but I have been EXTREMELY EMOTIONAL this past year, crying at the smallest things. I have been so emotional that I am currently suffering from depression. 

Yes, I did not get pregnant, but I don&#039;t believe this pill is worth the side effects!""",1.0,7
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""I had a raging sinus infection that quickly spread to my upper chest and was just about to become full blown bronchitis maybe even pneumonia if I had waited any longer. I am sensitive to many antibiotics and had a very bad experience with Biaxin in the past. Anyway, Augmentin 825 twice a day and taken with food I barely had any side effects at all. I have been EXTREMELY impressed with Augmentin and by the second dose the first day I was already 50% better and everything started rapidly improving and all congestion breaking up and clearing. I&#039;m on third day now and I am 90% better, a few days ago I was extremely sick and head was all filled up and ears stuffy too. Works FAST A   .""",10.0,89
Citalopram,Depression,"""This drug saved my life. I started having anxiety and depression about 4 years ago. They prescribed me benzos but it did not help. Then a psychiatrist prescribed me Citalopram and that&#039;s when things started getting better. I started taking 10mg a day with 1mg of lorazepam to mitigate the possible associated initial anxiety of this kind of drugs, I felt a weird headache (like being hungover) and a slight increase in anxiety for the first 4 or 5 days but after that no side effects.  Then I was told to  increase the dose to 20mg a day and after waiting patiently for 4 weeks, the real benefits of the drug kicked in. No anxiety, no depression. Just my normal life! My advice: give it some time, it takes weeks to work, but it really does!""",10.0,20
Paxil,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""It has worked for me!""",10.0,61
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I used Monistat-3 and I honestly think I might be dying. Hoped to get relief from a moderate yeast infection, but the pain and itching I have after one use is unlike any feeling on earth. I will NEVER be using this product again.""",1.0,1
Percocet,Pain,"""I just recently got this medicine for tooth pain. As I am going to dds for several issues.. My RX I 5/325. I&#039;ve noticed it minimizes the pain but doesn&#039;t take it away. I also am going g thru major nausea sometime vomiting. It makes me so tired feeling and always thirsty feeling... I may need to just stick with motrin.. I will talk to her about this when I go for my next appt on tuesday""",4.0,18
Sodium oxybate,Narcolepsy,"""Without Xyrem, I am a complete mess.""",10.0,31
Copper,Birth Control,"""If you are like me and DO NOT want to be on any hormonal meds, this is for you!  I&#039;ve never had children and it wasn&#039;t that painful getting inserted. It&#039;s very quick, comparable to a pap.  I was sore internally for maybe a day while my body adjusted. The periods are a different story: My first couple periods were extremely painful and lasted longer than normal. However, they ARE getting less severe every month. I&#039;m going on month 6 and this month was like a normal period again.  My advice is to deal with the pain for the first few months because it will level out.""",9.0,75
Mononessa,Birth Control,"""This pill truly gets 10 stars! I am just about to finish up my first month and I am so happy I started taking these pills. I was prescribed Sprintec but was given the equivalent Mononessa. Mononessa has cleared up my moderate to severe acne in just one month! It is truly a miracle as I have tried literally EVERYTHING to get rid of acne. It is so amazing to wake up with clear skin....also, my pubic hair has stopped growing in many places and does not grow very fast..also, no razorburn! uhhh...YAY! I also feel like I am not retaining as much water weight. I have not gotten sick on this pill. The only side effects I have had are being extremely tired, high sex drive, vaginal dryness, and a slight decrease in appetite. You should certainly try this pill.""",10.0,49
Clonidine,High Blood Pressure,"""I&#039;ve been taking clonidine for over a month for anxiety but the psychiatrist said it can help my hypertension as well.  so I went ahead and tried it  and after a few days of taking a small quarter half of the 0.1 mg I was able to go to half which I am very proud of cause I have severe anxiety  when it comes to taking meds! anyway I had3blood pressure scares in a 2 month time that lead me to my P.c.&amp; 5 Hbp meds later (2 in which had me in the ER for allergic reaction) it is safe to say that this medication has been a huge blessing to me for anxiety &amp; Hyp.  My #&#039;s for bp is still higher than I&#039;d like but has went down several points in 2-4wks. I am fairly OK with this one! A Lil drowsiness&amp;dizziness but I can get used to that!GIVE IT A TRY!""",8.0,21
Armour Thyroid,Underactive Thyroid,"""I was on Levo meds and I felt like I was over loaded with hormones. I would have outburst of anger and sadness. Gained 10lbs in 6monthes, insomnia etc. These behaviors were abnormal for me. I switched to Armour meds and in one month I lost 3lbs , sleep well and have not had any mood swings.""",8.0,67
Phentermine / topiramate,Obesity,"""Well im writing for all those people who have not lost weight, gained it back, have had side effects, etc. When one decides to lose weight and is using weight loss meds one has to first map out where they want to be at the end of the process. Then you have to take pictures, write things down(keep a journal), and most of all have a program in place before starting. Know your MACRONUTRIENTS and build a meal plan with that or get one free online, drink lots of water anywhere from 64oz- 1gal, and even if your not hungry eat 5-7small portions of food,(EVEN IF YOUR NOT HUNGRY), THIS ELIMINATES ALMOST ALL side effects, and try and walk 10k steps or as much as you can to get to 10k measure bpm, spo2 stress levels and you will see big results.""",10.0,25
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""I just recently started this medication. It seems to make my body hurt when I&#039;ve taken it. Almost like it relaxes my whole body instead of just the muscle spasms in my neck and shoulders.

Kind of strange..""",7.0,8
Invega,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Shaking of the legs and the tongue. TardiVe dyskinesia developed. Wasn&#039;t told about the side effects of Invega before taking the drug.""",5.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had my Mirena for about a year and I love it. The day I had it put in I had bad cramps for the rest of the day and after that I was fine. I haven&#039;t gotten my period since, which is fantastic. I didn&#039;t gain any weight, my moods haven&#039;t changed, and I haven&#039;t had any of the awful side effects I had heard about. Having Mirena is easier than remembering to take a pill every day. I highly recommend this form of birth control.""",10.0,1
Levetiracetam,None,"""Been on Keppra since 12-2008 after having my first and hopefully last seizure in my sleep. It was horrible I hear. I was hospitalized for a week not knowing what happened or where I was for 3 days. The doctor said it was just a bad seizure. So far after being on Keppra I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s to soon to tell if it&#039;s working or not but I will continue to take it (very mild side effects).""",10.0,7
Dabigatran,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""Have been taking pradaxa for over 2 years. Only problems were bleeding when had teeth pulled. This was attended to. To resolve my
acid reflux I make sure I drink water after I take the pills. This corrected this for me. I take 2 pills a day.""",10.0,27
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I recently got this form of birthcontrol after my paragard painfully was rejected from my body. I didn&#039;t want to go with hormones because of side effects like weight gain. I take antidepressants so I was skeptical. I&#039;ve had this for about 2 months now and aside from spotting I love it, I&#039;m actually losing weight, my mood swings and depression is actually becoming better. The only side effects that I&#039;m experiancing is the spotting, and I&#039;m always tired but I rather take that them worrying constantly about being pregnant or checking for strings or taking a pill everyday. I know the spotting with subside after my body becomes more accustomed to this""",10.0,4
Remeron,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve been taking 30mg of mirtazipine for over two years with excellent success and regular 8-hour sleep periods that leave me feeling refreshed and well rested.""",9.0,86
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I take my 6th dose of 0.75 mg Trulicity tomorrow (10/21/16) and I feel great! The first few doses came with some nausea and a little cramping but I was expecting it. Now I don&#039;t have cramping or nausea but I notice that my appetite is almost non existent for the first day or two so I just remind myself to eat small healthy meals to keep me from feeling bad. I have lost a total of 18 lbs since starting trulicity 5 weeks ago and I went from my blood sugar averaging 200-300 to having blood sugar levels that range from 80-150. I have more energy and I don&#039;t feel like I am in a fog all of the time. It has really made a difference for me so far.""",10.0,43
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""After reading the reviews for this antibiotic, I was terrified to even take it. I went to urgent care in Orlando because I had gotten a uti during my vacation in Disney World, so it wasn&#039;t even my own doctor prescribing me the medication. I was prescribed 100 mg to take 2 times a day for 7 days. The majority of people claimed to have horrible side effects, but I did not have any, besides small stomach cramps a couple hours after taking the pill. Do not let the reviews scare you. Everyone is different! My only complaint is that it worked so slowly. It took 6 days for all of my symptoms to completely clear up. Now I have to wait and see if the infection comes back.""",8.0,28
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""This is truly a miracle drug. I have been smoking for 25 years and did not ever think I could quit. I did have some nausea, some days bad, but compared to craving cigarettes all day it&#039;s totally worth it. It helps to lie down for a little while after you take it. Love this, will never smoke another cigarette in my life. A month ago, I couldn&#039;t imagine life without them. DO NOT TAKE THIS OFF THE MARKET.""",10.0,12
Cetuximab,Squamous Cell Carcinoma,"""Taking for inoperable squamous cell thyroid.  Will find out couple days if worked on tumor.  Side effects severe dry flaking skin sores in mouth, facial rash and fatigue. Worst constipation I have ever had in my life....all worth it if it helps shrink tumor!""",7.0,8
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""You rarely hear about hyperhidrosis being anywhere but in the arm pits so it took me a long time to discover Drysol as I have suffered with excessive facial, neck, scalp, upper chest and armpit sweating for almost 20 years and its becoming worse the older I get. Drysol is a lifesaver as my sweating has gotten so bad I don&#039;t want to leave the house most days. I have only been using it for 4 days but I have almost stopped sweating altogether. It does sting a little when applied but applying it with a tissue has helped reduce the stinging as you use less.""",10.0,14
Sildenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I&#039;m 59. Never had any issues with erectile dysfunction before. Five years ago experienced ED due to work stress. Tried Viagra and others and had the worst headache of my life. Tried it again a few months ago after starting testoserone replacement therapy. First 10mg Cialis which got me semi hard to penetrate but didn&#039;t last long. Tried 50mg of Viagra last week and OMG!  Felt like 19 yrs old.  My wife loves it. I feel like a man again. Was advised by doc to also &quot;exercise&quot; with pump to improve blood flow. 6 weeks later I&#039;ve grown in length and girth. It is crazy expensive but feel its worth it now.""",10.0,127
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""I have been on trazodone for years. In the past I have tried all of the other sleep drugs but they weren&#039;t working well anymore  so I was prescribed belsomra. WOW the nightmares are awful.  You are awake but stuck in a purgatory with the shadow figures over me. I was trying to call to my wife to wake me but kept falling back into this elaborate intertwined nightmare it lasted for hours.""",6.0,24
Doxycycline,Acne,"""For those who are dealing with symptom, make sure to take a full meal before you eat for me it eliminated the nausea completely. If I take it to long after I take the medication or don&#039;t eat I&#039;ll either vomit or can barely move with nausea.""",7.0,53
Valium,Anxiety,"""I have been on 10mg of Valium 3 times a day since 1998 and have had very good luck with it. I have tried other medicines but everything else seems to not work as well. Don&#039;t no what I would do if I didn&#039;t have it. I work 6 and 7 days a week. It doesn&#039;t affect that at all. I&#039;m a lot calmer when I use it and still full of energy. """,10.0,70
Desogen,,"""I&#039;ve been taking Desogen for about a month. For the first 3 days I was taking it in the morning and was so sick after taking it I&#039;d be in bed all day. So I started taking it right before bed. I&#039;ve had stomach pains so bad I feel like I&#039;m in labor. I went to the doctor to make sure it was the birth control and not something more serious. I had a pap smear and some blood work, but he said everything seemed fine. If it comes to be that nothing is wrong, I am going to stop taking.""",5.0,3
Alprazolam,Depression,"""I think Xanax works great taking it along with an antidepressant.  Right now I am currently taking 2 mg of Xanaz along with 20 mg of Celexa.  I believe it has helped me out it so many ways.  I used to have anxiety and panic attacks pretty much all day, or part of the day that I was awake.  I haven&#039;t felt this good about myself in a long time.  Sometimes I would get a panic attack just from walking in a public place, such as a supermarket, and then came the heavy breathing and the nervous feeling out of nowhere. But the Xanax put all the feelings to rest.  I know it&#039;s a narcotic and it can be abused and it also can cause dependency.  But if used the right way I know it can work for some of the worst conditions of depression.""",10.0,126
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""The mirena is amazing. I&#039;ve had it in for almost 6 months now. I had some heavy bleeding in the beginning bc I never had a child before and my body naturally pushed the mirena out. I went back to my doctor and they put a new one in and this time its stayed in. After the second placement I had heavy bleeding for the first month. After that I had no bleeding at all. I haven&#039;t had my period in 3 and a half months. I do get light period every now and again but its never heavy enough to have to use a pad or tampon. All you need is a panty liner and you&#039;ll be good to go. If you have the mirena put in and start bleeding soon after make sure you don&#039;t use tampons bc this can likely pull the mirena out and that would hurt. Its amazing!""",10.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I started taking birth control pills a few years ago but after trying 5 or 6 different ones, I started taking OTC.  This is the ONLY pill I have tried that does not make me bleed through half the pack, clears up my acne to an extent, does not affect my mood, and makes my cramps basically nonexistent.  It is a miracle pill for me.  I think because it has varying amount of hormones each week that mimic your own cycle, it works better for many women.  I have not experienced any difference in my weight, I&#039;ve started working out since I began taking this pill and have lost a little weight.  The thing I am happiest about though is that I do not have breakthrough bleeding.""",10.0,48
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the Implanon implanted in December 2009 and at 1st I hated it. Now after a year I&#039;m starting to like it. For the 1st 6 or 7 months my periods were irregular and almost constant. I also gain 30pounds. My skin has always had problems with eczema, but once I went on this birth control it went crazy with rash covering my whole body. Now that I&#039;ve had it for more then 9 months I have my complete sex drive back, bleeding has come more regular but still kind of crazy, my skin has cleared up and I&#039;m feeling less depressed. So I agree with most of the doctors when they say stick it out because it does it better and with all the side effects it has given me I still think it is better than having to take a pill every day.""",5.0,0
Diphenhydramine,Insomnia,"""As a former bartender, I&#039;m a night owl by nature. Now that I&#039;m in law school and have 8am classes, I can&#039;t afford to be up all night. It ruins my entire next day because I cannot think and I am useless. Also, lack of sleep depresses me and gives me anxiety. Anyhow, I have tried literally everything under the sun- Ambien, Sleepy time, Valerian, melatonin, Simply sleep, and 4-5 others, both natural and not, and Sominex is the only one that has ever consistently worked to not only put me to sleep, but KEEP me asleep, on most nights. Occasionally I&#039;ll have an off night when I wake up mid-sleep or when I&#039;m super groggy in the morning, but at least 90% of the time it works great. I usually take it about 1-2.5 hours before I want to fall asleep.""",9.0,85
Metronidazole,Diverticulitis,"""I took it along with Cipro for diverticulitis. There was not a lot of effect for the first 2 days but after that the drugs started to work and I started feeling better. After a full 7 days I&#039;m glad to be finished. I had taken cipro on its own before with minimal side effects. With the combo I found that there were quite a lot. I was quite listless and almost depressed and tired plus my joints are very sore. There is a nasty taste in my mouth and my tongue is sore and very grayish. I was very moody for a few days but this seems to have stopped. Since the diverticulitis makes me feel really awful, I was grateful for the antibiotics and they worked.  Many people have reported diarrhea but  I did not, pee certainly turned a dark orange.""",8.0,35
Flomax,Urinary Tract Stones,"""This seems like a miracle for pain from kidney stones in the ureter.  The first stone that I tried it on had given me several quite significant bouts of pain and the 4-5 mm stone passed a couple days after starting with no additional pain.  I have since used it on two other stones that turned out to be about 3 or 3-4 mm and have passed them with essentially no pain after starting Flomax.  So, that is 3 stones passed with essentially no pain after taking the Flomax and a total of 6 pills of Flomax used.  """,10.0,98
MiraLax,Constipation,"""FINALLY! My whole life I&#039;ve had a problem going number 2 so much so I would only go 2-3 times the entire month. These past few months however things took a turn for the worse. My poop became severely impacted. I would push and push for hours only to get a pea sized amount out. I couldn&#039;t sleep because I could feel the pain and pressure there.  It was bad. I tried liquid laxatives you drink and they did the trick but the second they wore off the constipation and pain was back. Then I heard about Miralax and had my fianc""",10.0,161
Goody's Headache Powders,Migraine,"""I&#039;ve taken Goody&#039;s Powers and BC Powers off and on for decades. It really does work! It&#039;s bad for the stomach, but most all these medicines/drugs/prescriptions are bad for the stomach. It works quickly &amp; affectively.Within 20 minutes or less you will feel the pain subside. I prefer it over the bottles of headache meds. It would be nice it it came in the form of tablets, capsules even gels. If wanting to try, just put the power on the back of your tongue and swallow with a glass of sweet tea or juice. It makes it bearable for those that don&#039;t like the taste or can&#039;t stand it. I usually drink water, but I&#039;m accustomed to it. That reminds me there&#039;s Standback Powers also. Try not to take more than is actually needed... less is better.""",10.0,0
Propafenone,Not Listed / Othe,"""I have been on Rythmol SR for two years.  Take 425 mg twice a day along with Topral and Warfarin.  I am now feeling great, rarely have atrial fibrillation episodes.  I no longer have the squeezing tennis ball feeling and chest throbbing at night, so I sleep better.  I have observed no unwanted reactions. I am 77 years old.""",7.0,1
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""After suffering from mild depression and anxiety, I was much anticipated to use this medicine to help me. I have to date been on this medicine for close to 5 weeks, and I can say the first two-three weeks may have been hard to get through, but I managed, and I can happily say; this may be the best medicine on the market for fighting/ combating depression! I can&#039;t remember the last I have felt like this! Thank you Pristiq for bringing me back to what I used to be!""",10.0,88
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""This is AMAZING. 100% worth it! I didn&#039;t think this would work for me, I thought my hyperhidrosis would be too severe but it&#039;s not! I had no burning or itching either and it worked after the next night! I HIGHLY recommend this. Truly life changing.""",10.0,0
Dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir,Hepatitis C,"""Began at viral load 1540000. 
Week 5 and Virus is undetected.  Side effects are almost nothing.  A little fatigue but that&#039;s it. Continuing 7 more weeks, of course.  I&#039;ve been told it&#039;s important to continue the entire program even though it shows undetected today. 
Very optimistic! Good luck to you""",10.0,14
Aripiprazole,Depression,"""I am on Remeron and have suffered extreme anxiety for 3 months. Started in October and it is now nearly Christmas 2011. It has been the worst experience of my life. On Tuesday I couldn&#039;t take it anymore and went to my psychiatrist and said &#039;I don&#039;t care if he&#039;s busy, I&#039;ll wait&#039;  Long story short, he suggested Abilify. Two days and no anxiety, none, zero, nada. Actually, I got substantial relief with the first 2mg tablet. Honestly, today is Thursday and the 3 month nightmare seems to be completely over.""",10.0,56
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Never Again!!!!! I inserted the ovule at around 10:00 right after a shower, along with the cream. I woke up around 2:00 am to the worst burning and itching ever. I can&#039;t sleep, literally made me burst into tears the pain is so bad!!! Would much rather go back to the slight annoyance of my YI rather than deal with this.""",1.0,8
Ativan,Anxiety,"""Excellent medicine, I take it only as needed but beware, for me at least, massive and rapid weight gain has occurred on it, I was a consistent 130 pounds for the last 3 years, within a month of starting it I&#039;ve gained 25 pounds. Which for me is great, I needed the weight gain, for others though, take caution in this. For me this drug has been phenomenal and I can take it once and feel good for days.""",10.0,23
Enbrel,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""When I started Enbrel, I had great results. All the staff at Enbrel was and still is a great support team. They have even enrolled me in the sharps container recovery program. The medication itself is amazing. I have had to try other meditation&#039;s as my insurance company did not want to pay for it at first but since they were told that I have tried other medications they do pay for it.""",10.0,35
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""Xanax was a God send when I was in a terrible car accident and lost my best friend. I knew that it was a controlled substance, so that made me wearly. I recently got into a relationship, and my boyfriends whole family is highly addicted to Xanax. They are prescribed them, buy them off the street, and so on. They fight each other for &quot;bars&quot; and pay a fortune for them. The family is a complete wreck. family members had forgotten important things, like family matters, misplacing wallets, purses etc... even getting into car accidents while they&#039;re on them. They helped me when I took them as prescribed, but seeing how my boyfriends family act while on the drug, I would be careful.""",1.0,52
Desvenlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I was on Effexor and Wellbutrin for several years and I have gained 20 lbs.  That made me more depressed about myself.  I told the PA I would like to try a new generation of anti depressants to see if anything changes.  It has been a week and I feel great ! My anxiety has been greatly reduced! It is like how amazing life is without being afraid or worrying about everything. I still take the Wellbutrin and that is all I want to take.  She wants to add Ability, that has so many bad side effects...it something to celebrate to not force a smile....good luck""",8.0,6
Sertraline,Depression,"""Started taking 50mg sertealine for depression and anxiety, I started getting nausea after the first day, after a week it settled and after 2 weeks I felt a slight change in my mood but it seemed to be more effective for my anxiety. After 3 weeks I started getting some terrible side effects such as a bad stomach and diareha also long painful headaches. Anyway a month down the line I feel a lot better I can honestly say the medication is working although it has it&#039;s ups and downs try to stick with it, I would recommend seeing your Doctor to get the medication changed or the dosage changed if it has no effect because it&#039;s what I did. My quality of life has become so much better. I try to ignore the occasional side effects! Stick with it""",8.0,30
Reclipsen,Birth Control,"""Pros: I never became pregnant, I had less frequent and severe cramps and it may have helped with acne although I  started a new regimen around the same time. Cons: within the first month of starting I had a yeast infection and over the next 2 years I would have some kind of vaginal or bladder infection every other month. My libido decreased dramatically and in addition to that I was constantly dry down there. I experienced some dizziness and nausea which is to be expected. Lastly, I became a huge cry baby when I used to be able to count how many times I cried in a year on one hand.""",6.0,7
Evolocumab,High Cholesterol,"""After several months of no problems I have a UTI.  Not sure if it related to the drug or not.  

While on this drug I have gone from a 229 cholesterol to 159.

Not sure the ends justify the means but since I can&#039;t take the regular drugs for high cholesterol""",10.0,13
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""Was very anxious and became depressed after my father was diagnosed terminally ill. I started a new job which didn&#039;t help with the stress. Was having often panic attacks. Now I feel amazing. I now have my life back. Without this I think I would of had to be hospitalised. Thank goodness. Life is good again.""",10.0,127
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""OTC medications have worked better for me than this. This medicine actually had the opposite effect intended. I slept a few hours and was very awake afterwards. It was like I took an energy drink""",1.0,18
Silodosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""After many months I lost my entire sex drive, had hair loss, very rapid heart beats, shortness of breath, all over muscle weakness, sick to my stomach and rapid weight loss and loss of balance I had to stop driving! I caution anyone about how the benefits out way the risks! In will never take this ever again!""",1.0,14
Lyrica,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Was prescribed Lyrica for fibromyalgia.  Since starting it 2 yrs ago, I haven&#039;t had RLS!  What a nice bonus!!""",10.0,41
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""I found the easiest way to take this medication and I wish I figured it out sooner. 
Freeze the solution until it&#039;s a slushy, add crystal light flavoring and eat with a spoon. I went from a glass with ice and iced tea mix with a straw and it took me over 4 hours to drink 8oz to downing 8oz in 20 minutes as a slushy. I found it best to not get anything lemon flavored because you will become sick of that flavor quickly because the solution is a strong lemon flavor. The evacuation was not pleasant but not terrible. I spent short frequent moments on the toilet. The dr says you can actually take as long as you want to drink it, as long as you finish the solution before x amount of time before procedure. drink lots of Gatorade day of.""",7.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I switched to Nuvaring because my weight gain with the pill was excessive. When I switched the side effects were fine, the only difference was I had headaches more often but it did help my weight problems. I felt better and had less water weight. HOWEVER, I wouldn&#039;t suggest this for someone who has sex often. The doctors told me I could keep it in and you won&#039;t feel it and it won&#039;t be a problem. Every time I had sex it hurt and my partner could feel it also. So I began taking it out each time, which was a pain. I was always worried I would forget to put it back in and I ended up having to switch back to the pill.""",4.0,8
Amitriptyline,Pain,"""My experience with amitriptyline I take 20mg in the evening, and it helps my pain tremendously. I can&#039;t take Lyrica, gabipenton due to edema side effects. My only complaint is that I can&#039;t wake up! It&#039;s causing problems with my marriage, and other family relationships. It&#039;s catch 20/20. Do I take only medication that allows me to function on daily basis with my chronic pain,or live in pain to maintain family relationships.  : /""",7.0,61
Evista,Osteoporosis,"""Evista was prescribed by my doctor - was on my fourth pill and started experiencing vaginal burning and urinary incontinence.  After an examination I was diagnosed with
vaginitis and a bladder infection. Went off them immediately.""",1.0,82
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I was prescribed this by my doctor as a result of being bi-polar and being up for days on end. Ambien is definitely a tremendous sleep inducer. After a few minutes you wouldn&#039;t know if you were dead or alive. I was probably on 5 mg for about a year. When I was on a bi-polar &quot;high&quot; I could three pills and only sleep a couple of hours. I often felt groggy or drugged the next day using this product. I quit taking this product as a result of weird and unexplained behavior.  One time I woke up with no clothes on and couldn&#039;t find them. I never slept naked bcuz I was single and had a 17 year old. Scary stuff. u don&#039;t know what ur doing on this stuff.""",10.0,16
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Awful, awful, awful experience, just like the other reviewers. As soon as I put the ovule in, my vag was on FIRE. My body literally couldn&#039;t handle the burning and itching, my legs were even spasming! Not sure if it was the ovule or the cream. BUT here is my NUGGET OF ADVICE...after about an hour of torture, I sat in a warm bath mixed with about a half cup of apple cider vinegar, and felt instant relief. After about 20 minutes of that, I wrapped up some ice and sat on it for another 30 minutes. I&#039;m now feeling 85% better, no itching but a dull burning sensation, and it&#039;s been almost three hours since I first inserted the ovule. Hoping it works out, fingers crossed. Good luck, ladies!! Will definitely use the 3-day pack next time.""",6.0,5
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""Made my heart race and had severe headaches while taking it. Not taking it anymore, Doctor took me off of it.""",1.0,17
Haloperidol,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Was given this in the ER for nausea. It killed the nausea, sure, but I was so anxious! I felt as though if I stayed in that hospital bed another second I was going to go crazy. When I was released I raced home and took Xanex to try and combat the anxiety. It&#039;s been about 26 hours since I was injected and I still have the urge to move and run around, like restless leg syndrome. I&#039;d rather just be nauseous!""",3.0,12
Methadone,Opiate Withdrawal,"""I been on Methadone for 13 years and is only Drug that helped me and Doctors say I will always be on this Medicine ,  1 dose of 150mg in morning and I am Great all day and Night !!""",10.0,56
Dimethyl fumarate,Multiple Sclerosis,"""This medication is truly amazing. I have been taking Tecfidera for over two years and have had no new flare ups, only mild symptoms of MS (tingling, slight numbness). Taking a pill is much better than injections that cause flu like symptoms. The only side effects I&#039;ve experienced are flushing (which stopped for me after about a week, but comes back if I miss a dose) and occasional diarrhea, which is...inconvenient but manageable. I highly recommend to anyone with RRMS. Though expensive, but there are assistance programs .
""",10.0,34
Klonopin,Bipolar Disorde,"""Klonopin has been great for both the anxiety and agitation associated with my Bi-Polar symptoms even on the lowest 0.5mg dose. """,9.0,58
Metoclopramide,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Went to the e.r for a really bad stomach virus. They have me reglan trying to stop the vomiting. I felt like I was freezing. My boyfriend stacked 10 blankets on me. I felt something was terribly wrong, I RIPPED MY I.V OUT AND STARTED RUNNING OUT THE HOSPITAL. I thought I lost my mind. After they grabbed me and knocked me out with benadryl I slept for 24 hours. STOP GIVING THIS MEDICINE!""",1.0,9
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""Just over a month a go I went to see my GP after several weeks of battling my old foe the old black dog was not only back he was barking loudly.  

I was I admit surprised that my GP who I have only known for three years and who hasn&rsquo;t previously seen me depressed spotted my change in mood before I had had chance to tell him how I was feeling.  I walked out holding a script for a new drug Pristiq and began the medication the following day.  My next appointment to see how I was coping was for last Monday.  One of the side effects of Pristiq is according to the warning sheet my pharmacist gave me was hyper-wakefulness.  Needless to say I had a paradoxical effect I have spent a month falling a sleep during the day.  Later sleeping eight to ten hours at night.  Due to the most awful pharmaceutical hangovers I needed to get up at 6 am in order to be in a fit state to drive by 7.30. My doctor found this interesting but urged me to continue taking the drug as he felt sure it would help my illness saying I needed to be on it for twelve months.

However, in the past seven nights things have gone from bad to worse. Every night has been disturbed by the most frightful nightmares. Night sweats and terror on waking from the most vivid of horrors.  On Friday night I lay awake forcing myself to stay awake, I was far too frightened of returning into this new nightmare world to sleep.  My fearful dreams kept me from my bed the following night for several hours I finally went to bed in the early hours I slept fitfully my dreams were again frightening to say the very least luckily I can&rsquo;t recall them in detail by midmorning.  

It was on Saturday that I decided that enough is enough depression is more than sufficient without entering a nocturnal world of fear and torment.   While I was only on Pristiq for five weeks it was five weeks I&rsquo;m not about to forget any day soon.   

When the treatment is worse than the illness it is time to stop; take stock and in my case back away.   I know that I most probably should have spoken to my doctor but it was Easter and I couldn&rsquo;t see him so I made my own decision. Now only time will tell if my decision was the right one.     

But one thing I do know is as a drug Pristiq is not for me.  Even at its loudest a barking  black dog is less scary than a night on Pristiq.""",1.0,34
Pylera,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""It is a hard treatment to do. I don&#039;t know yet if it is effective or not. I&#039;m in my 6th day taking this medicine.  I&#039;m not able to work. I have a lot of side effect: headaches, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, black stools, dark urine,etc. I already read  the prescription again and it says:&quot; Do not have milk or dairy products while you are taking this medicine.&quot; I&#039;ll avoid these products and I hope to feel better.""",2.0,5
Montelukast,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I have been on singular for less than 1 week.   I have noticed that with the slightest bump I bruise easily.   My mouth is dry but my throat is not closing in.   I have been sleeping better and have been more active.   Still take allergy medicine occasionally, advair and blue puffer.   Wowzers""",10.0,41
Doxylamine / pyridoxine,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""I was prescribed this by my Obgyn and began the medicine as instructed with 2 at night &amp; 1 the next morning. I woke up in the morning feeling angry and frustrated and was taking it out on my 2 year old &amp; husband. I continued about my morning and took my daughter to daycare &amp; realize something was not right about me. I was dizzy and feeling groggy and irritated. I was out of it for the rest of the day. 
I discontinued using the medicine and call my Obgyn the next day who told me I had a bad reaction to medicine. 
Bad stuff for me and now still living with the nausea and sickness vs feeling all of that from the medicine.""",1.0,3
Azathioprine,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I was on a steroid previously however due to the fact that I was constantly getting bacterial &amp; viral infections and putting on a lot of weight, the doctor took me off the steroid and prescribed Imuran.  So far it is working out better than the steroid.""",8.0,28
Ponstel,Period Pain,"""I&#039;ve been suffering from severe dysmenohrea (menstrual pain) since I was 14 years old. Every month I experienced nauseating pain from uterine contractions. Over the counter medications never helped me. I used Buscopan for 10 years and it completely stopped working for me.

My physician recommended Ponstel (Mefenamic Acid) and ever since I&#039;ve been walking on clouds. It works wonders and COMPLETELY relieves my pain within 30 minutes. It works all day so I only have to take one pill in the morning. This medication saved me.""",10.0,15
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,None,"""This was my very first birth control pill that I&#039;ve tried. Great pill at first. Cleared my skin only gained 5lbs in the 1 yr I was on it. However after the 7th month I started experiencing hair loss! I was known for my thick full beautiful long black hair, so this was very important to me. I continued to take the pill thinking the hair loss would eventually stop, but it only got worse. My hair would come off in chunks and I hated brushing it because it would pull out even more hair. My friends and family started noticing my hair loss. I stopped taking the pill immediately when a pharmacist told me it may be the pill. I&#039;ve been off of the pill for 3 months haven&#039;t gained my hair back but at least it has stopped falling out!""",7.0,0
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So as of right now I am sitting on my living room floor with a cold towel between my legs. I was fine for the first hour and was trying to go to bed until I got this burning and itching attack. From reading the reviews I am hoping this is over with by tomorrow. The cold towel does give relief but I think I&#039;m about to get some ice and cortisone to see if it&#039;ll help more.""",5.0,0
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""Synthroid makes my eyes have a burning sensation.""",6.0,26
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I used it before I went to bed and I woke up feeling cured of the YI. I didn&#039;t have any of the burning like others  have  talked about.  The only weird thing is I&#039;ve had a really bad headache for 3 days now. I feel like I have a bad hangover. I&#039;ve never experienced that before using this product. I&#039;m going to ask my doctor about it.""",8.0,4
Rythmol SR,Ventricular Tachycardia,"""This medication has allowed me to avoid the ER/hospitalization for several years. Prior to taking it I was in the ER 2 to 3 times a year for uncontrolled tachycardia episodes.""",8.0,9
Apri,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have been taking Apri for about 2 years now. At first, it was great. My periods were managable, extremely predictable, and only lasted a few days. I gained about 10 pounds in the first 5 months, and shortly after completely lost my sex drive. Recently my periods have been getting longer, as they used to be, and cramps are coming back as well.""",4.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Terrible experience. Pills caused me to have anxiety at work, but worst of all I had pain and pressure on my chest. This medication is known for causing pulmonary embolism so as soon as I started feeling the pain on my chest area, I immediately stopped taking it. I asked my OB about my symptoms and he pretty much told me that this medication wouldn&#039;t cause pulmonary embolism even though it is known to do such a thing. I listened to my body and everything went away soon after quitting.""",1.0,2
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Lo Loestrin Fe for about 3 1/2 weeks; I&#039;ve completely finished all of the blue pills for my first pack and take the first white one tonight. The only physical side effects I&#039;ve experienced are moderate breast tenderness and yesterday I noticed a small patch of acne on my face. I am not really prone to acne and if I do get it it&#039;s just one pimple on my nose, forehead, or chin, but this time it&#039;s a patch of a bunch of small pimples on my cheek/nose, almost like a rash but not. I feel I cannot rate this pill 100% efficiently because I&#039;m only on the first month, but I thought I&#039;d write one anyway.""",7.0,14
Orphenadrine,Muscle Spasm,"""I was doing good on this for about the first 2 months now it seems I need something a bit stronger. Looking for the next upgrade.""",6.0,51
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""I have had many bladder infections in my lifetime and twice was prescribed nitrofurantoin.  Both times I took this medication I got a fever and was really lightheaded, had bad diarrhea, and was dehydrated severely probably because I had to force myself to eat and drink due to severe nausea on top of the diarrhea.  My bladder infection symptoms didn&#039;t improve either.

The first time I took this medication I just assumed the symptoms were from my bladder infection getting worse and not improving.  Either way I ended up passing out at work and being taken by ambulance to the hospital for severe dehydration.
The second time I took the medication(after I told my doctors it didn&#039;t work the first time and they convinced me to try it again) same.""",1.0,0
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""It works ! After taking seneca for quite a few years it stopped working. Plugged  up, cramps. Doctor put me on linzess and each morning I take it 2.5 hours before I leave to work. Usually flushes me out 3-4 times withing 30 minute period of time.""",9.0,36
Sucralfate,Duodenal Ulce,"""I developed an ulcer after gastric bypass surgery.  Carafate has worked quickly to relieve the volcano like feeling in my new stomach pouch.""",10.0,44
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I have been on almost every antidepressant and bipolar medication there is and Pristiq is the first one where I don&#039;t hear everyone telling me how much better I act yet don&#039;t feel better in my head. I actually feel better and have less manic episodes, the only down of it is that my insomnia has gotten worse but I can deal with lack of sleep if it means not feeling the way I did!""",9.0,15
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Liletta inserted 6 weeks after having my daughter. It&#039;s now been 3.5 months since insertion and I&#039;ve decided I don&#039;t like this IUD. I am tall and somewhat petite (typically 127lbs at 5&#039;9, weight gain was 27lbs during pregnancy) and I have noticed that I am actually gaining back the weight I lost after baby with this birth control. I am very cautious of what I eat and I exercise, I also intake very little carbs (I have a gluten allergy). I should be keeping weight off however I have gained 13lbs since getting Liletta. I am also experiencing oily skin with acne (first time in my life) along with lower back pain, mild hair loss, 2 months of consistent bleeding or spotting. I&#039;ll be making an appointment to get it removed tomorrow.""",2.0,7
Clarithromycin,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""This drug is very effective, chest infection appears to have cleared after 2 500mg tablets. However, side effects are so debilitating, I&#039;d rather be ill!  Aside from the bitter taste, I&#039;m suffering extreme vertigo and cannot keep any food down at all. I&#039;m going to half the dosage and phone the Dr tomorrow to change to another antibiotic.""",6.0,8
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""Today was day 15....definitely noticed clothes fitting looser.  Have not weighed myself, but I wear a uniform so it is noticeable.  Was worried about negative side affects and have not experienced any of them yet.  Can&#039;t afford to be short tempered on my job as it is high stress already.   My insurance did not cover the drug.  My cost was $140 at CVS.""",9.0,29
Cabergoline,Hyperprolactinemia,"""I have a pituitary adenoma that causes high prolactin levels.  The cabergoline gave me bad side effects first 2 weeks. Gradually got less severe. Prolactin levels became normal. Not sure if tumor is shrinking. But last MRI showed no growth.""",8.0,13
Eszopiclone,Insomnia,"""I took 2mg for 7 weeks.  At first, the after taste was the only adverse side effect although in retrospect within a couple of weeks I started having a dry cough. By the end of the 1st month I thought I had either a cold or an allergic reaction to something.  Went to my doctor and the possible side effects of the was not even brought up.  I am coughing a lot and bringing up clear mucus.  I often felt like my throat is closing up and it reminded me of strep with how sore my throat was.  Last night, completely frustrated I googled sore throat, cough and lunesta and found many other people had similar symptoms.  At first Lunesta worked fine but gradually I slept less and the side effects were (are) horrible.  I&#039;m wide awake tonight!""",3.0,31
Contrave,Obesity,"""2/21/17   I started 2/14/17  and I have experienced headaches, nausea  nothing that I can&#039;t  handle. My weight  is effecting  my health where as I have terrible  back pains and asthma  so the side  effects don&#039;t worry me. I have lost 6lbs taken these pills and card diet.  I am very pleased with results . My cravings  are controlled   and I am not at full dose yet, just taken 1 in morning &amp; I can not wait to see more results  for yall that left your reviews , were is the info on your weight  loss ?""",10.0,24
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I started celexa because I was having outbursts due to anxiety.  At first I was afraid to try it, so I took a half dose for the first week.  The initial side effects sucked -  fuzzy/cloudy brain, was dizzy, couldn&#039;t concentrate.  I took it at night to sleep thru it until those initial symptoms went away, then back to morning so I can sleep better.  After ~3 weeks I did notice a decrease in my anxiety and outbursts.  It&#039;s been ~2 months now and I have not had any incidents at work, and overall I am much better about dealing with stress.  I don&#039;t feel weird or different or withdrawn or anything otherwise.  I actually thought the meds weren&#039;t working until I looked back &amp; realized I hadn&#039;t had any more episodes!""",8.0,40
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""For now, I will give Contrave a 7, as it is my first day. I feel a bit loopy, but it seems to be clearing up. Have not had the urge to go grab some fast food lunch, nor am I hungry at all. Have a little dry mouth, but I would say that so far it is doing its job. Will update after a week. 6&#039;3 262 on 04/26/2017""",8.0,10
Naproxen,Back Pain,"""Best medicine I ever took for back pain.""",10.0,67
Methylprednisolone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""To address knee pain, my doctor prescribed several rounds of physical therapy. The last physical therapist seemed to get to the root cause of the pain and after showing siginificant improvement I was discharged. Two weeks later, my knee was too swollen to move. 

I went to urgent care and there was diagnosed with arthritis in my knee. The doc prescribed this dosepack and after day 1, I thought it was a miracle drug. The pain was gone. The swelling was gone.  However, by day two or three I was bloated. By day five, hints of pain were returning. The day after my last dose, the knee pain fully returned. 

The relief was great but short lived.""",7.0,16
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication before. For me is one of the best AD, helps with anxiety, and depression. It has a wide range in it&#039;s dosage, at 75mg works on serotonin, at 150mg starts the noradrenaline also to play a role, and at a dose of 300mg, they say there&#039;s a dopamine play too. I&#039;ve try the three doses, the best one for me is 150mg, more than that, I tend to be more anxious.""",8.0,3
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""NO. Just no - it works but it is very hard to tell if it is even worth it. This stuff is highly potent. They recommend it for children but in my opinion it is highly unsuitable - I am a very small teenager and it has absolutely wreaked havoc with me. I took two tablets (the prescribed dose) before bed and the next day I thought nothing had happened - I soon found out it worked. By the end of the day I was experiencing intense and relentless cramps, burning, and my parents told me they noticed my stomach had &quot;deflated&quot;. It is the correct dose for an Rhino maybe, but for small adults and children I recommend you stay away. Save yourselves - you have been forewarned.""",1.0,8
Fingolimod,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I was diagnosed with R/R MS in 1998. At that time there were limited options but my neuro had me start Betaseron (injection every other day) which was the &#039;strongest&#039; med at that time. Once I learned my limitations with MS, betaseron worked well, only having a relapse once a year, that was treated with steroid infusions. After being on betaseron for almost 16 years, my injection site(s) had literally become hardened (scarred) so I had to do something else. I&#039;ve been on Gilenya for almost 2 years now and have not had a relapse worth treating. I take Provigil (Modifinal sp?) daily for fatigue and Baclofen as needed for muscle spasms. I like taking a pill daily compared to injection that you have to mix every other day. No side effects for me. $ tho""",8.0,54
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""25mg daily.  For insomnia you need to take it 5 hours before you go to bed.  I never miss a night&#039;s sleep on this.""",8.0,42
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""No periods. No cramps. Clear face. Limited mood swings, No loss of sexual desire.""",10.0,11
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve been prescribed this medication twice. Each time I took a tablet I got sick and nauseous. It increased my migraines and the pain I was experiencing. I refuse to use this medication, and my nurse practitioner refuses to try any new medication on me. I am forced to live a migraine infused life style and live with the pain.""",2.0,19
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I took plan be one hour after unprotected sex. I waited two weeks to get my period, and it was a very stressful wait. On the second week, I began getting weird cramp-like feelings. I was worried I was pregnant. The day before my period arrived, I was extremely nauseous. However today I woke up, and my period arrived! I was so relieved and happy. Except today, my cramps were SO bad that I actually threw up and was quite dizzy. It&#039;s all worth it though, as I was extremely scared for two weeks. If you are reading this, please don&#039;t stress! The pill is very effective, and is over 95% effective taken within the first 24 hours.""",10.0,70
Lexapro,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;m on my 5th day taking Lexapro 10mg and the side effects have been horrible! The most I can put into my stomach is a breakfast essential shake in a whole day, I get heavy head aches, the back of my eyes hurt like hell, I wake up drenched in sweat, my whole body aches to the point where I can barely walk, I get very cold easily, and I sleep throughout the day.. I was told the side effects will stop after a week but will the loss of appetite stop too?""",1.0,15
Cinqair,Asthma,"""I started taking this drug in January of 2017.  The first thing I noticed was that within two hours of the infusion, my sinus&#039;s felt completely clear. Within three months I got my sense of smell back which had been gone for 9 years.  I&#039;m getting ready to have my fourth infusion next week and am finally starting to feel better with my lungs.  It&#039;s not a big improvement yet, but I&#039;m starting to get encouraged.  Even if my lungs don&#039;t see much better results, I believe the relief it gives with my sinus&#039;s is worth taking the drug.  I will write back again in three more months to see how it is then.""",8.0,23
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I was on Phentermine 30 mg for about a month and then went back to my Dr to get a stronger dosage (37.5 mg). The 30 mg worked for about 2 weeks and then my weight kept fluctuating and it wasn&#039;t suppressing my appetite anymore. I originally lost 7 pounds the first two weeks and then gained it back and then dropped 4 pounds again. Hopefully the higher dosage gives me better and more consistent results. I also plan on &quot;upping&quot; my exercise routine to accelerate the results. I was working out already, but obviously I need more.""",8.0,2
Eletriptan,Migraine,"""At times I get migraine every day, particularly after I have been away from home, eg. a week or more, then usually I get a daily migraine for around two weeks. Imigran works well once I know a migraine is on the way. None of the preventers I have tried have helped. Recently I tried taking Relpax at night as a preventer and so far it has worked. This has been a short term experience and I don&#039;t plan to continue daily use before I check with my GP.""",10.0,12
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""My experience with Nexplanon was great, way easier then I thought it would be. If you&#039;re looking into getting the Nexplanon birth control option I guarantee you won&#039;t be disappointed. The beginning of the procedure your health care provider will give you a numbing shot usually in your left arm. The numbing part is honestly the &quot;hardest&quot; part of the whole procedure, you&#039;ll feel a tiny pinch and a slight burn, then he/she will wait a couple minutes for it to kick in, then comes the insertion. Easy. Didn&#039;t feel hardly any thing, took a few seconds to place and boom, you&#039;re done. Your health care provider will then place a bandaid over your arm and wrap it up. You might bruise a little but that&#039;s pretty much it.""",10.0,1
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I got on this birth control to regulate my period and get rid of acne. 
The only good thing about this was that my period started on the same day each month and it was shorter. The negative effects I had were bad acne, cramps worsened, period was really heavy, and heavy spotting the first 2 months. I figured I needed to wait at least 3 months for any good effects, but the negatives weighed out the positive and I&#039;m now off of this medicine. I didn&#039;t gain any weight luckily. In fact, I lost some weight, but that could be a coincidence. The breakouts were the worst part about this birth control, though and that is why I&#039;m not taking it anymore.""",2.0,1
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""I am on 30 mg of Abilify plus Trazodone and Wellbutrin and have to say this combination seems to be what works best for me. I don&#039;t feel drugged up but able to function day to day at work and with my family. I experience no side effects with Abilify except possibly some hair loss (but it looks like most if not all those type of drugs do that). Other than that I am grateful this helps.""",9.0,19
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I developed severe cystic acne and nothing would work i tried creams, wash, antiobiotics and they would work but as soon as i stopped it would come back so my dermatologist decided to put me on Isotetrinoin. I was very hesitant about it because the side effects. But the results were worth it. A lot of people compliment my face. I did have my lips dry all the time but tolerable because i would use aquaphor all the time to keep them moist. Use sunscreen and moisturizer protect yourself from sun. I also would get really bad pain in my back specially during the first months and bad headaches too. I took this for five months and I&#039;ve been off the medication three months and my face looks great my face used to be very oily but not anymore.""",10.0,9
Alendronate,Prevention of Osteoporosis,"""I noticed joint aches with this medication (and also from concommitant Femara, an anti-estrogen drug).  Taking Glucosamin/Condroitin (1000/600 per day) solved the problem.  When I stop the G/C, the aches come back.  The only downside to this medicine for me is forgetting to take it once per week - or accidentally ingesting food beforehand, so I couldn&#039;t take it that day.""",9.0,37
Tramadol,Back Pain,"""I take TRAMADOL 200mg per day for lower back pain. It does nothing to help the pain I am in. It does not even still a headache. If it such a great painkiller, why can&#039;t still a headache as well as lower back""",1.0,18
Ziprasidone,Schizophrenia,"""It helped me with all my hallucinations. I stopped hearing things more. I still went through disturbed racing thoughts though. Shakiness still occurs.""",8.0,28
Depakote,Epilepsy,"""I have been on Depakote for a very long time. I have not had any seizures in over 12 years now. I am also a border line manic-depressed. I am using it for that too plus Keppra they are both helping me in my two areas. I have not had any feeling of trying to kill myself or hurt myself in any way. Like I said before I had not had any seizures in over 20 years now. I do have to say this about Depakote that it does make you gain weight. I went from 250 to over 320. My doctor switched me over to levetiracetam 500mg (generic form of Keppra), and Lamotrigine 100 mg. Since I have been on these two medications for about 4 years now I have lost about 55 pounds in almost 2 years.""",9.0,21
Aubra,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the pill for 3 months. It&#039;s effective but major Negative side effects. I&#039;ve been bleeding pretty bad between periods (seems to be worse when I drink coffee for the record). Along with the spotting I&#039;ve been getting cramps that feel worse than my usual period cramps. I&#039;ve also been getting headaches MUCH worse than I&#039;m used to that seem to last forever. Periods have been lighter which is a plus but obviously all the blood that should be draining isn&#039;t because of all the spotting. It isn&#039;t all bad but I&#039;m switching for sure.""",4.0,0
Escitalopram,Depression,"""It helped control the crying to where I was able to control it. I also am able to think clearer, not so many confusing moods""",10.0,72
Citalopram,Depression,"""Male, 52 years old, police officer, 6-0, 200lbs, been taking 20mg of Citalopram for 6 weeks now. I took 10mg for a month, but nothing good occurred. I suffered with moderate depression and anxiety, and am not sure which one came first. Very frustrating. But none the less, it finally seems to be showing a positive effect after about 6 1/2 weeks on the 20mg. Just when you think it&#039;s not helping and that it&#039;s a waste of time, it kicks in. Hard to explain the feeling, but you just start feeling better. My mind just stopped worrying about crap and I could relax more and have more positive thoughts. Over the last 13 years, I&#039;ve suffered off and on with this disorder and have taken Benzo&#039;s and other anti-depressants. Citalopram seems to help.""",9.0,17
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had skyla for about 4 months now, and so far its worked for me because I&#039;ve had no problems with it. When I had it inserted I didn&#039;t really feel bad pain I only felt a small cramp. After that, I just felt some cramps but nothing I couldn&#039;t handle....I love it because I don&#039;t have to worry about getting pregnant or taking a pill everyday. I highly recommend it!!!!""",10.0,3
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I started at 199lbs. (Barely at the 30 BMI required to take this medication) After 3 months, I&#039;m down to 175 and still going strong. For my height, I should weigh around 160. I&#039;ve had problems with weight loss since I hit my 40s plus it&#039;s hard for me to workout at times due to arthritis. This medication isn&#039;t a cure all but it does help when you are ready for a life change. My insurance does not pay for this yet even with a prior authorization but I&#039;m willing to pay the monthly price.""",8.0,86
Oxybutynin,Overactive Bladde,"""I had a sling a few years ago for stress incontinence (that I have had since I was a kid), but it didn&#039;t do anything for the overactive bladder, obviously.  I tried the patch and within 24 hours, there was a huge difference.  However, the patch does not stick well.  The adhesive on the edges of the patch is not good.  While it does not come off, it does crinkle and wrinkle and one was clearly not adhering much at all and I doubt much medicine was delivered, which was why it did not work that day.  The medicine is great, but they need to improve the actual patch.""",7.0,57
Azelastine / fluticasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I took this after having weaned off of Sinex nose drops due to allergies to pollens. It worked fine, but could not stand the aftertaste. I tried everything to get it to go away! I also noticed being sleepy and having dreams. Why would it make me so sleepy? Long story short, I discontinued it. I&#039;d rather go back to Sinex and not have bad aftertaste and be more alert.""",4.0,4
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex and I took the take action pill literally 2 hours after!! I am now 5 weeks pregnant. I do not recommend this pill at all!""",1.0,1
Phenytoin,Epilepsy,"""After back to back tonic-clonic(grand-mal) seizures in 1989, I was put on Dilantin. With differing insurance programs, many times generic forms of it had to be used. A year back, although on 400 mg gram of phenytoin was still having problems. Since then, have been returned to Dilantin and reduction to 300mg per day. With this reduction, the blood tests are running high. However, some seizures still exist, but no massive seizures or complete blackouts are present.
To handle mental recall problems, was put on strattera, years ago. The combination of Dilantin and straterra has improved my communication abilities. The original difficulties were courtesy of brain damage due to an auto accident. The brain damage created the epilepsy and aphasia.""",9.0,4
Ultracet,Pain,"""Was prescribed acetaminophen/tramadol for migraine pain after traditional migraine medicines actually worsened my pain...it really helped..a strange sort of relief though...can still feel the actual pounding but it just doesn&#039;t hurt after I take the tramadol! I am used to it now. Usually take 1 or 1/2 a pill 2 or 3 times a week...although was prescribed to take every 4 hours as needed. Oh also, I was having a problem with frequent diarrhea and that is gone now too! I get itchy skin when I go several days without them but not so much that it really bothers me.""",8.0,49
Aripiprazole,Depression,"""Well I was on Wellbutrin, Ciprolex, and Carbamazapine to start with, but was still having issues with some symptoms hanging around, such as lack of motivation and aches and pains.. When my psychiatrist put me on the Abilify, he warned me that I might LOSE weight. I laughed at this because usually these types of meds have the opposite effect.. and according to a lot of the reviews, that seems to be the case. But sure enough, within a couple weeks I had started noticing that my clothes were getting looser and my family started commenting their concern (I was already a healthy weight before).. I ended up going off of the Abilify because 1 and a half months later I had lost over 20lbs and literally underweight. Scary stuff! Great otherwise..""",8.0,58
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""The cost of each pack was a bit shocking when I first started it. The discount program the company offers is not applicable if you have insurance. It would have cost over $100 per pack out of pocket, but now cost me about $50. I have never paid over $20 per pack with other BC after insurance. I&#039;ve been taking it for about a half of a year after I stopped nursing my first-born. I cannot remember the last time I had a period, but my doc says 10% of patients don&#039;t get a period on LLF. This makes me paranoid that I&#039;m pregnant! Also, I have had an increased appetite and have gained back 20 lbs that I worked really hard to lose postpartum. I wake up feeling very tired every day, but my energy is fine once I get going. No sex drive either!!""",5.0,3
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""Love Seroquel. Changed my life. """,10.0,45
Lubiprostone,"Constipation, Chronic","""Pills are small and easy to take, just be sure to take them with food and that you&#039;ll be near a toilet. Going from 1-2 bowel movements a week to 3-4 a day.""",6.0,53
Venlafaxine,Anxiety,"""I was prescribed the Effexor ER for acute depression and anxiety after a death in the family and only took it for a month, but it made me sane and able to face every day as a teacher without crying randomly throughout the day. That was 2 years ago. I was prescribed it again for the same thing when my fiance passed away. I thought I was ready to stop taking it after 3 weeks but I found myself fighting back tears over small incidents like breaking a pen or a student asking me a simple question about the material. I started taking it again and it&#039;s been a life saver for me. I can still take the time to reminisce at night and grieve, although the tears seldomly come. If you aren&#039;t on it long then the withdrawal isn&#039;t bad at all. Hope this helps!:)""",10.0,25
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I am 32yo female 5&#039;5&quot; and went in weighing at 205. I am an athlete, however I am hungry all of the time. I actually feel hungry all the time, and the inner dialogue was always about food. I have been on Contrave for 2 weeks and 2 days. I have lost 6 pounds and the inner dialogue is becoming less and less everyday and the hunger is gone. It is a miracle. I will say that I did have a headache for 3 days when I went to 2 pills a day. Yesterday I started 2 pills in the AM and noticed that when I eat after taking it my stomach cramps something awful. After about 30 minutes the pain produces a bowel movement and I am fine. I would much rather have this side effect than the headache or nausea. I am anxious to see how I do on the full 4 pills a day""",7.0,16
Lortab,Pain,"""I had Bells Palsy last year, it cleared up however, it left me with severe headaches. Lortab appears to be the only drug to give me relief. I was very hesitant about taking this drug at first, due to the addiction aspect and side effects. I have not experienced any side effects. I take it only when needed.""",8.0,8
Dronedarone,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Prescribed Multaq for a fib---gained ten pounds in six days, became breathless and totally fatigued. Discontinued  Multaq after six days and lost six pounds in twelve hours, regained breath and no longer fatigued. Multaq resulted in CHF!!! The cure was worse than the disease.""",1.0,0
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""Let me start off by saying that NOT EVERYONE reacts the same way to the same medication. NOW that being said, Paxil was a LIFE SAVER for me! I am 30 now, and I started taking Paxil when I was 19. The first medication Dr. tried for me was Zoloft, which made my Anxiety get SO much worse! I was terrified to being with feeling CONSTANT WORRY, fast heartbeat, racing thoughts. So after 3 days of Zoloft I quit, went back to my doctor and we tried Paxil. IT SAVED MY LIFE, I felt the unneeded worries of the world lift off of my back, racing thoughts stopped, my heartbeat slowed, I could organize my thoughts. It was like I had calmed down for the first time in my life AND IT WORKED IN HOURS FOR ME(don&#039;t expect same results, but you never know!).""",10.0,208
Lexapro,Depression,"""Excellent medication. Started slowly which minimized initial side effects. Now I can do everything I want to without thinking about it. Very focused on work and family again. 

Only reason not a 10 is makes me a little more prone to that 2:30pm sluggishness. Must drink coffee at that time. Other than that turned me around, saved my marriage, etc.""",9.0,23
Cilostazol,Intermittent Claudication,"""I have peripheral artery disease. Pain/numbness in legs/buttocks. Difficulty walking standing. Within ONE HOUR of beginning treatment with Pletal I began feeling relief. More than two weeks now with almost TOTAL relief from discomfort/pain/weakness and no side effects. Absolutely amazing medicine.""",10.0,93
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the implant a bit ago, and have had ZERO negative side effects besides the awesome no more menstrual cycle! The reviews of endless spotting, weight gain, and acne have not been true for me at all. I put off getting the implant a long time from fear stemming from bad reviews, so I decided to throw my good experience in the hat for perspective! 

Im one of the 1:3 who it stopped my period quickly after having it put in. The bruise on my arm was there for about a week, and my very mild hormonal acne cleared up about two weeks into having it. Most importantly, it has helped even out my energy throughout the month. 
I am a 24 year old graduate student with a history of ovarian cysts and adult onset mild acne.""",10.0,13
Amitiza,"Constipation, Chronic","""Been taking a week, for OIC and no improvement at all.""",2.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had never taken any type of birth control until I met my fiancee. I was on Implanon for almost 11 months and I hated it! I had all the side effects that came with it, plus my period for all those months non-stop and to say I almost ruined my relationship and to top it off I got an infection for using tampoms all the time. Anyway today is my 5 day taking Sronyx and I already feel great no side effects what so ever. I&#039;m happy again without any mood swings. I really recommend this pill.""",9.0,12
Gleevec,Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia,"""The first 6 months I had a lot of bone pain and jerking reactions. Both have subsided. I do occasionally have those reactions, but very seldom.  I was told just recently I am in remission, it took 2 1/2 years.  The biggest down side is the cost.  I did not get upset learning about my leukemia, but cried when I found out about the cost.  I get help with my insurance and I am so thankful for PSI giving me some help with it as well.  """,10.0,22
Brisdelle,Hot Flashes,"""I have been taking Brisdelle for 6 days and to date my severe hot flashes has diminished tremendously. I am so grateful for this relief.""",7.0,58
Bupropion,Depression,"""This medicine has done nothing for my anxiety and depression, but it has made me impotent, fat, lethargic, and I am suffering from angioedema regularly. (Look that one up, and enjoy)""",1.0,3
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""Okay ladies, I have decided to share my experience with Plan B One Step to hopefully help ease even just a few minds, because I know just how bad this situation sucks and how you are searching high and low for some honest feedback. No matter what I say here, you will still be freaking out for a while and overthinking every little thing you feel within your body. Just try your best to be positive and keep busy. 

Alright, so here goes the story: On Apr. 9 I had sex with a male partner and the condom broke. We didn&#039;t notice until the deed was done. Immediately I thought &quot;omg we are screwed&quot;. I had finished my last period on Apr. 4 (I was now dangerously close to ovulation). The next morning (approx 6-7 hrs later) we went to the pharmacy to get emergency contraception. I took the pill immediately WITH FOOD. The food part is very important. The pill can make you nauseous and if you vomit soon after taking it, it obviously will not work. The pill contains very high levels of Levonorgestrel, a synthetic version of the hormone Progestin (aka the pregnancy hormone). When you become pregnant, your body produces high levels of Progestin, which prevents your ovaries from releasing an egg (because you wouldn&#039;t want your body to be ovulating while you are already pregnant). So, in a sense, the pill tricks your body into thinking it is pregnant and therefore your ovaries do not release an egg for the sperm that is now inside of you to fertilize. 

The effectiveness of this all comes down to timing. The pill&#039;s job is to temporarily stop ovulation, so if you have already ovulated, the chances of it working are lowered. This doesn&#039;t mean you are totally screwed! There isn&#039;t much conclusive evidence (that I have been able to find) but it is said that even shortly after ovulation, the pill can help prevent a newly fertilized egg from implanting in the uterine wall. It is important to follow the advice to take the pill within 72hrs of the incident because sperm can live inside of you for approx 5 days and the longer you let it go, the closer you get to ovulating and the better chance those little suckers have of locating your egg! 

Back to the fact that the pill temporarily stops ovulation. This means that Plan B is NOT an abortion pill! So whether you are worried to take it because you are pro-life or you are thinking it will terminate an established pregnancy, it WILL NOT DO THIS! The pill&#039;s job is to take action before the sperm and egg ever meet.

Now onto the stuff that will literally exhaust you... The side effects. I&#039;m going to be honest here and tell you that looking up your side effects is going to make you think you are pregnant for sure. Almost every possible side effect of Plan B mimics the signs of pregnancy. You could experience: nausea, abdominal cramping, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, vomiting, and spotting. If you are concerned about any of these side effects contact your doctor. They will be your best source of support through this. I experienced mild abdominal cramping (like period cramps) the next couple of days after taking the pill and &quot;spotting&quot; about a week later. The spotting was what concerned me. When I read that you &quot;may experience some spotting&quot; I thought a light little speck here and there, however for me it was almost exactly like one of my periods. My periods are generally quite light (lucky, I know) and my &quot;spotting&quot; was almost the exact same, just slightly lighter and lasted about 3-4 days. It started out fairly bright red and then by the last day turned to a darker red, almost brownish colour. I later found out that this is quite normal.

Throughout the duration of my worrisome experience, I took 3 home pregnancy tests to help ease my mind a bit. I took one 21 days after the incident, another 6 days later, and then one like 4 weeks after that (just because I was feeling particularly worried that day). All 3 read negative. This helped settle my mind somewhat.

Also, a little info that may be a bit TMI, but about 2 weeks after taking the pill I got a yeast infection (see, TMI). On top of worrying about everything else, I now had a painful and embarrassing infection to add to my list! I was freaking out because I wasn&#039;t sure what it was at first (painful urination, labia painful to the touch). Upon +++ research on my own, I found out that this is another possible side effect of the pill. The increased hormones in the pill can cause your body to produce an excessive amount of natural yeast. The same thing can happen to women during pregnancy due to the same reason. So if this happens to you, it&#039;s uncommon but not unheard of. 

The biggest worry I had throughout this entire experience was when in the world was I going to get my period?! The pill can and probably will mess with your cycle. It definitely did for me! I&#039;m not sure if it had anything to do with my size, but I&#039;m thinking that it might have. I am fairly petite (115lbs) and the pill is the same dosage for everyone. I ended up missing an entire period! Talk about going out of mind! Everywhere I read said that the pill could delay your period by a week or so, but nowhere could I find anything about it making you skip an entire period! Just as I was mustering up the plan to make a doctor&#039;s appointment, my period arrived! Exactly one month late. Again, I can&#039;t stress enough to talk to your doctor if something doesn&#039;t seem right!

I really hope you found some kind of relief in reading this. There is no sure shot way to know Plan B has worked unless you get a blood test from your doctor or are graced with your Aunt Flo so do your absolute best not to worry yourself sick. Remember, stress can have an effect on your cycle as well. I found it most helpful to confide what I was going through in one really good, trustworthy friend who helped bring me back to reality when my worry was spinning me out of control. I hope everything works out for you, and you share your experiences with others going through the same, terrifying experience. Good luck and think positive!""",9.0,76
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Sertraline (Zoloft) for eight years now and I am so glad I started! I take a weird dose-75mg-and that works for me! I do up my dose to 100mg when I feel I need it and my doc says this is okay. I am way past side effects, other than staying hydrated and eating extra fiber, I don&#039;t experience nausea or sleepiness. I use Zoloft in combination with Klonopin at night. I usually only take half a Klonopin at night for sleep. These two drugs together keep me calm, but not zombie-like. The looping ,intrusive thoughts and worrying seem blocked, and I rarely have breakthrough panic attacks. Regular exercise and talk therapy in combination with these drugs keep me balanced.""",9.0,27
Oxymetazoline,Nasal Congestion,"""Works but I guess I used it too often and it made my nose bleed badly. The child proof cap is terribly designed and obviously not tested before hand. I had to use pliers to open the bottle and that still took time. I&#039;m looking for another brand because of this.""",3.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the Junel Fe 1.5/30 28 day, for 6 months and I&#039;ve gained about 17 pounds while on this, no anxiety/depression but my sex drive did decrease significantly to the point where it concerned me. Getting off of this right away!""",1.0,1
Alli,Obesity,"""I started using this on 02/20/14 and use everyday (as directed) and have not had one &quot;side effect&quot;. Changed my eating habits and doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and am down from 201lbs to 195lbs today. I don&#039;t know if it the Alli, the workout, or eating different but something is working and without any side effects. I would definitely recommend and hopefully it will get these other 45lbs off.""",7.0,97
Omeprazole,GERD,"""It&#039;s effective however the side effects are horrible""",5.0,12
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""I have severe anxiety that leads to panic attacks.  I have been taking xanax for about ten yrs now. I wish I had known about that this medication years ago as it may have altered the course of my life for the better. I feel it is a MIRACLE medication it has helped me be productive and has kept me from being paralyzed by my disorder. I have never abused it and I feel doctors are being pressured not to prescribe it. There will always be addicts. If a patient is not showing signs of abuse and are taking it accordingly they should not be neglected or treated poorly. There will always be addicts and those kind of people will get addicted to anything ruining help for responsible people.""",10.0,10
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""This pill hasn&#039;t worked out for me.  I started gaining weight almost immediately and suffered through some pretty wild mood swings.  Now that I&#039;ve switched back to Marvelon, my head feels much clearer and the weight is quickly coming off.""",4.0,2
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""Trintellix (30 mg) has helped manage my depression  but has resulted in exceptional weight gain.  I have gained 30 lb in 9 months, which just adds to the depression and self disgust.""",5.0,31
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I have been sick for over 2 weeks. Even taking antibiotics. After only 3 doses of Mucinex  DM. I almosr cured. Thank you thank you thank you! !!""",10.0,9
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""This medicine works very well and I&#039;m seeing improvements after just a few days. However, it burns your face and hurts like hell.""",8.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I recently decided to get back on this pill, after I was off it for a few months. My experience has been slightly different from the first time I took it. As it has in the past, my skin has completely cleared up, however this time around I am feeling extremely nauseaus, lost my sex drive, and I am constantly and randomly just bursting into tears. This might just be temporary side affects, hopefully it gets better soon...""",6.0,13
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""Day 3 of Pristiq....was just on Cymbalta for 4 months, and it was wonderful and then I got really anxious all of a sudden and angry so we switched. Prior to that I was on Celexa, Paxil and Prozac over 20 years. Am 50 year old female with two sons and husband. Have not noticed any change yet. Anxiety is gone, but I don&#039;t feel &#039;positive&#039; change, more neutral.  I take at night as prescribed by my doctor. I sleep well. I am more hungry now than when I was on Cymbalta and am worried I will gain back the weight I lost. Midday I get a tingling in my forehead and thirsty. Am tired. Hope to feel some really positive results over the next few days, as others have posted. Time to have my life back.""",6.0,4
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I need to lose about 20 pounds. My doctor was on Contave and lost 30 pounds. I started taking Contrave and within less than 24 hours was experiencing headaches, jitters, sleepy, dry mouth and was very lethargic. I usually don&#039;t experience side effects with new medications so I continued taking this for 1 week. Didn&#039;t get any better and stopped taking altogether.""",2.0,12
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I used Accutane about a year ago and it did wonders for my skin. As for side effects, I had dry lips but it was not a problem. I took the medication for five months and it cleared my acne. I had never felt so good about myself. After six months of taking it, my acne came back. I heard that you sometimes have to go on a second round with it before it totally clears your acne for a long time. Accutane is the best and I highly recommend it to anyone who tried everything to clear their skin. It is expensive but worth it.""",9.0,13
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I will go for three months with no period at all and then I will bleed for a month at a time.  Just recently I had a month long period, and 2 weeks later started up again. It&#039;s been three weeks and still no end.  I have had the Implanon for almost 2 years and I can honestly say I will not use this product ever again.""",2.0,0
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I am 44 and started taking Requip 1 mg on 4/06/2016 and it has been absolutely wonderful.  My quality of life was so poor prior to this and wasn&#039;t getting but 2 hours of sleep a night...if that.  I call it my miracle drug.  I haven&#039;t had any side effects.  The Doctor put me on it because I have a sleep study coming up and the last time I went to the sleep study, I didn&#039;t sleep.  I was surprised that it worked for me the first night I took it.""",10.0,35
Nortriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""I was given this medicine to take daily to prevent migraines, and I don&#039;t know if it worked because it threw me into the WORST depression I&#039;ve ever dealt with in my life. At the peak of this I had a panic attack so bad I was considering dropping out of college! Luckily I realized that the pill was making me feel this way and as SOON as I stopped it the depressive episodes and anxiety went away. I was on a small dose too. TERRIBLE. BE CAREFUL WITH IT IF YOU HAVE A HISTORY/PREDISPOSITION TO DEPRESSION/ANXIETY""",1.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I was on this pill for about a year and noticed weight gain, irritability, and horrible periods. I would have break through bleeding almost every month, and my period would last at least 10 days. My breasts were extremely tender as well. After about a month of being off of this pill and switching to another, I have lost weight and not had the bad side effects.""",2.0,6
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""It was the worst medication I had ever taken. Took 15mg for 2 weeks to help with major depressive disorder. Started with not being able to wake up, feeling sedated, almost drove off the road. It changed my personality I became angry, emotional and constantly upset. Made my depression 10 times worse. Ended the medication abruptly following 1 week of suicidal idealisations and an near suicide attempt. Horrible medication, if you have any side effects go off it immediately.""",1.0,34
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""I had commented earlier as to the great benefit Campral was to help me stop drinking.  The sad part is that my right elbow started to hurt.  

Then it started to swell.  At first I didn&#039;t make the connection.  Then I started to wonder if there was a connection.  But I was so pleased because I didn&#039;t even think about drinking  that I kept taking it. 

I finally stopped taking it when I couldn&#039;t stand the pain of my elbow.  It took a week before my elbow stopped hurting.

If anyone knows of something else that works this well without the side effects I&#039;ll take it in a second.

Good luck to all of you that want to try it!""",8.0,13
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""Had a bad nose bleed never had one in my life age 72""",8.0,9
Complera,HIV Infection,"""I was put on Complera as a study patient prior to Complera being approved. I went on the drug just before it was approved by the FDA last year. All I can say is that Complera is a MIRACLE. I have had ZERO side effects! I can only say how blessed I feel to have been given the opportunity to participate in the study. I have been on Complera over a year now can second what other reviewers have said. This medication has allowed HIV not to affect my life. I was completely undetectable in two months after starting the medicine, and my CD4 and CD4% have steadily gone up. I can only say to Gilead, THANK YOU!""",10.0,25
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""Just started taking this medicine.  Had the flu and at then end of the 5 day flu, started a head cold.  Couldn&#039;t sleep for a few nights due to cough.  Only woke up 3 times tonight (once to pee and twice due to coughing).  Just took my second dose and will go back to sleep.  Was prescribed codeine, with no help at all.  Was told this is called liquid gold- they weren&#039;t kidding.  Very grateful my pharmacist mentioned this to me then I told my Doctor.""",9.0,5
Roxicet,Pain,"""My 9 yr old son is on this medicine for pain and for him it doesn&#039;t work at all.""",2.0,9
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I was diagnosed with major depression and anxiety almost 20 years ago. Before I was on Cymbalta, I was on Zoloft for about 8 years and it had the dreaded developed tolerance effect (it gradually stopped working). I was then put on Cymbalta, which worked great for about another 8 years. Then the break-through symptoms started again, so my doctor suggested I go up (from 60 mg/day) to 90 mg a day. And although this worked great for managing the anger, irritability and anxiety, I completely lost my libido and any ability whatsoever to have an orgasm. I am back down to 70 mg/day and having to augment with Buspar. Still having anger and irritability, however.""",8.0,0
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on victoza since 02/2012 and so far I have lost 24lbs. I have not experienced any nausea or headaches and I really don&#039;t have an appetite at all. My numbers are really good and I feel great!""",8.0,16
Victoza,Weight Loss,"""Stops the hunger craze..have lost 20 lbs in 3 mths..no side effects..best wt.loss drug i have tried.""",10.0,77
Effexor XR,Anxiety,"""Works well to stop my anxiety.  I can participate in life again and I am doing things that I used to do.   Started with 75 mg started to become more effective at 150 mg.  Some side effects but they are getting better with time.""",10.0,101
Ambien,Insomnia,"""My insomnia comes from anxiety issues when I try to sleep. I found that Ambien didn&#039;t make me sleepy but it did relax me enough to fall asleep. There are tons of stories floating around about strange behavior and I have my share. I found this only happens when I try to do things between ingestion and onset. Only take it when you are already in bed, relaxing, and attempting to fall alseep, and you shouldn&#039;t have any problems.""",10.0,217
Augmentin,Strep Throat,"""Very good""",10.0,17
Copper,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the copper IUD for only 4 days and want to share my experience with insertion. I too made the mistake of believing the reviews about how horrible it was supposed to be. I was nervous and anticipated a lot of pain. But it really was not that bad. The pain felt like a strong cramp and lasted for about 3 seconds. It only hurt when the clinician measured my uterus, the insertion of the copper iud wasn&#039;t bad itself. She did it wrong the first try so she took it out and put a new one it. It was painless! However for a few minutes after I felt dizzy and nauseous. They let me lay there for a while and gave me Midol. Cramping and spotting lasted for 2 days now I don&#039;t feel it. Just random small cramps but that&#039;s all.""",9.0,12
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I was on a pretty huge dose of isotretinoin to start off with, and I was taking one pill at night and one in the morning. I can&#039;t remember the exact dosage, but it was pretty high. Before being on the pill I had acne pretty much since I hit puberty, but I never really had cystic acne. After about 3 weeks of being on it, my face broke out TERRIBLY, all cystic pimples on my cheeks. And I experienced severe breakouts like that for about 5 1/2 months. My face and lips were so dry that it hurt to even touch them or do anything. I took the medicine for about 8 1/2 months. I now do not get more than a few pimples a month and have pretty nice skin, but I am left with terrible scarring on my cheeks. overall the medicine did its job.""",7.0,2
Metronidazole,Amebiasis,"""I&#039;m on day six and I&#039;m still not pooping normally. It&#039;s better , but still not like before. It makes me feel SO lethargic and nauseous. I feel SO bad and tastes SO Bad. Ewwww. Never taking this again. The thought of it makes me vomit.""",1.0,0
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I took Terbinafine for a little over two months. It was easy to use and worked well at eliminating my toe nail fungus. Unfortunately, I experienced a change in my sense of taste. I can not find any food that tastes good. Everything I consume leaves an after-taste in my mouth, it really is terrible. Does the benefit outweigh the negative experience? In my opinion, no.""",6.0,13
Denosumab,Osteoporosis,"""I been on prolia for 2.5 years
Just this last one I have noticed more pain in my arm. Going on 2 weeks. Other than that I have had no problem prior.  I will continue taking it as long as I can afford it.""",9.0,46
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I took 5 mg of Ambien for 3 weeks. It was effective but when I stopped I had
a terrible time trying to sleep. Check with your doctor and see if phasing out
Ambien with lower doses would be recommended.""",7.0,8
Modafinil,Hypersomnia,"""I have just started using this med after extensive sleep testing.   Due to medical reason and just my own internal clock I seem to have a combination of Insomnia and Hypersonmia.

I&#039;m currently only prescribed 100 mg 1/day.  I guess I was hoping for a magic bullet, but the first day I took it I promptly fell back asleep.  The second day I was able to stay away and actually focus on getting things done.  Today I slept for 36 hours straight in spite of taking it and am ready to go right back to bed.  It also gives me some killer headaches.

Being so new to it, and having seen positive results on one out of three days, I&#039;m hoping that they&#039;ll be able to increase my dosage when I check in with the specialist in a couple of weeks.""",5.0,1
Cephalexin,Bacterial Infection,"""I suffered a urinary tract infection a week ago and went to the doctor when they prescribed me Clindamycin 300mg 3 times in 3 days and Cipro 500mg every 12 hours. I couldn&#039;t take either of them because I can&#039;t swallow big pills, and I&#039;m afraid Cipro is a little strong for me. I get real anal when it comes to taking medicine like this, for I have a fear of side effects and haven&#039;t taken antibiotics before. I went back just the other day and switched medicines and I&#039;m taking this, a liquid form 250mg every 6 hours in four days for 10 days. It taste really good and it smells good, looks like Pepto Bismol. I always take it with food and I have no side effects, and so far it&#039;s working great! I highly recommend any one to take this medicine that suffers urinary tract infection.""",10.0,46
Duloxetine,ibromyalgia,"""I&#039;ve been on antidepressants for years and suffered from chronic pain that was finally diagnosed as fibromyalgia.  I started on Cymbalta about 5 years ago because the pain was becoming more than I could deal with and my doctor had read good reviews about patients reactions with this medicine.  I never had any problem with the medicine and haven&#039;t noticed any major side effects.  It has really cut the pain to a manageable level and kept my spirits up.""",9.0,119
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Menstrual Disorders,"""I have very, very heavy periods and PCOS (high testosterone, high androgens, etc).  I started out on Loestrin 1/20 and lost about 20 pounds in one month.  Yay!  After a while, it became less effective and my heavier periods were coming back after about a year.

Come in Loryna (generic Yaz) and I&#039;m back in heaven again.  It&#039;s been around a year, and it&#039;s less effective. :(  The heavy periods, dizziness, etc are coming back.  I&#039;m not sure what else to try... I&#039;m not sure why they work at first then increasingly become less effective.  Either way, I love the pill.  I&#039;m single and the almost non-existent libido is a plus!  I can focus on important things than sex always on my mind.  I highly recommend it.  Yeah, it also causes dryness there.""",9.0,6
Axiron,"Hypogonadism, Male","""This is the most effective delivery system yet. In the past I have used 1) Testim - too smelly and left my upper arms full of acne and 2) Striant - somewhat effective but not as efficient in delivering the medicine into the bloodstream. I feel the difference with only 30 mg a day. I think Lilly has a winner here.""",9.0,93
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I took the depo shot may 2015 only because the clinic pms suggested it and said it was covered by insurance and you wouldn&#039;t have to pay 9 dollars a month for the prescription of birth control. I was like sure this is alright and I took it while I was on my period, after I took it it ended  immediately and for the first month I was fine and didn&#039;t have to worry, then I started to get the light spotting and looked up and said it was normal for a bit of spotting, after a week it stopped for a day and then went full flow until now October 2015 and it stops for a day and comes back full force every now and then. I only took the shot once and they said it would last for 3 months I don&#039;t know what to do""",1.0,11
Amnesteem,Acne,"""This drug definitely works. Covered in acne before starting the medicine, it only took 4 months and I am now acne free. But although it worked very well, many of the side affects are awful. Dry skin is bearable, but as an athlete, the joint pains made playing my sports very difficult. But worst of all was the depression. After about the first month, the depression hit and I rarely went a day without considering suicide for the next 3 months. It may work, but if you are going to use this medicine, be aware of some of the devastating side effects.""",8.0,9
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""I rely so much on reviews when I start a new medication. I thought I need to give back. I have severe anxiety about taken new medications so when my endo prescribed Levothyroxine at .025, I looked on here. To tell the truth, most reviews scared me. 
It&#039;s been three days since I took my first dose. No real side effects except I feel like a tad constipated which is new for me because I have IBS. Other than that I can&#039;t say it is helping or not.  I rated it higher because no side effects yet which I was scared to death of""",7.0,48
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Tried this out because I wanted a lower dose birth control pill. I was on it for 3 months and I got two periods a month (PLUS breakthrough bleeding), worsened acne that only went away on the break, as well as bad mood swings. I would cry every few days for no reason. I&#039;m switching to Diane 35 for my cystic acne ( which loestrin fe made worse). The only positive was that Lolo controlled my primary dysmenorrhea.""",2.0,1
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""It&#039;s amazing what this medicine does!! I have been a smoker for 15-16 yrs. I was up to a pack a day easily.  I&#039;m on week 3 and have already quit smoking! I don&#039;t get the dreams others talk about mine are just normal.  I was kinda wanting the dreams as I don&#039;t dream much lol.  My only side affect to report is I do wake up in the middle of the night only once though and I&#039;m able to go right back to sleep.
I quit in 2007 with the patch and let me tell you Chantix is way easier! My insurance paid my RX 100% which was a wonderful surprises at checkout. If you have tried it all and wasn&#039;t able to quit you really should try Chantix! Why? Because it works!! Get your life back get your money back too Happy Quitting :)""",10.0,7
Enulose,Hepatic Encephalopathy,"""Enulose has been very efficient in making regular bowel movements. """,9.0,55
Mirtazapine,Insomnia,"""I started mirtazapine a little over a month ago.  I played with the dose at anywhere from 7.5 to 15 mg and settled on 3/4 of the 15 mg or about 11 mg as my sweet spot for getting anywhere from 7 to 8.5 hours a sleep a night.  I have not gained weight on it and have had no side effects except for feeling a little groggy the first half hour after waking.  I was able to successfully taper off Lunesta, which I had been taking for about six months after a bout with severe insomnia,  with the Mirtazapine, and I prefer the more natural Mirtazapine sleep over the Lunesta.  It also works every night without fail.  Great drug for insomnia!""",10.0,56
Atripla,HIV Infection,"""I have been on all different kinds of medicines to treat HIV. I have lived with this virus for 20 years. I have been on Atripla for about 3 or 4 years. The virus has been non-detectable for 2 years. Atripla in my opinion helped save my life.""",10.0,39
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""I have very bad post traumatic stress disorder with severe anxiety. As for a back story for the medicines I&#039;ve tried: all SSRIs, two MAOIs, and one tricyclic antidepressants to try to calm the anxiety and bad dreams, all did nothing but either make me a zombie or made me suicidal with severe panic attacks.  Now on to benzodiazepines:  Xanax, Kolonopin, and Valium, the first and last were not strong enough for me and being a 5&#039;6&quot; and 110lb woman, I could not get an increase in dosage because I was too small for that.  I was also on Buspar which did nothing but make me have fits of rage and very severe panic attacks.   
Now what I&#039;m on: Ativan 2mg 3x a day and gabapentin 300mg 3x a day
How I feel:  my anxiety is nearly gone. I can only hope that it stays this way.""",10.0,83
Lorzone,Muscle Spasm,"""I have moderate lower back pain and my doctor suggested I take Lorzone in case I have muscle spasm. Well I took the Lorzone 750mg and I had no side effects whatsoever (which is good) yet the pain is still there. I have an appointment for MRI soon. Hope I find out what is causing my pain.""",2.0,27
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""This is my second time trying this medication. The first time I was not ready and didn&#039;t really make any lifestyle changes and didn&#039;t lose weight. So my Dr recommend it again and even said that he was going to take it too. That had me motivated and needless to say when I went back for my month follow up, he walked right past me because he said he almost didn&#039;t recognize me. I have been on this medication for about 6 months and I&#039;m down 37lbs! Largest weight loss in my life!! I started at 264lb. I don&#039;t exercise but I have been practicing clean eating. Only eating salmon and no other meat, and eating veggies and fruit. It&#039;s been working.... and my Dr is also down some lbs!!!""",10.0,2
Buspirone,Panic Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Prozac and Buspar for 3 months. I was terrified to start, awful spaced out feeling, not high just foggy minded. Now I feel great, have my moments but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.""",9.0,28
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I had started with Prozac (20mg) about 4 months ago but it wasn&#039;t steadily effective and I felt worse the week before my period... it would also make me tired during the day. The doctor switched me to Cymbalta while weaning me off Prozac as such:
- week 1: take 20mg capsule of Prozac with 30mg capsule of Cymbalta a day
- week 2: take 30mg capsule of Cymbalta a day 
- week 3: take 60mg capsule of Cymbalta capsule a day going forth

I felt great with Cymbalta just on my first week: more energy, felt kind of high like on E but in a good way...just happy. I experienced a few days of insomnia my first week which which I battled with Melatonin an hour before bed (10mg). I experienced headaches for a few days but that also went away. Feel great!!""",9.0,40
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""1. Ambien caused me to get up in the middle of the night and fix breakfast feasts without giving me any real sleep.
2. Now taking TRAZODONE 50 mg and sleeping like a baby rock.""",10.0,65
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using Duac for over 10 yrs and it&#039;s a miracle med. I&#039;m now 50 and rarely have acne but what Duac does is to shirk my pores or at least it looks like it does. Don&#039;t know what I would do without it!!""",10.0,7
Duloxetine,Back Pain,"""Started taking Cymbalta as a last resort for radicular sciatica pain. Had surgery, tried many medicines. Been on Cymbalta for 1.5 mos. (5 days-20 mg, 5 days - 40 mg, 1 1/2 weeks - 60 mg, 2 days- 40 mg, 2 days- 30 mg). I experienced most of the side effects (nausea, lethargy, somnolence (sleeping 18-20 hrs a day for 3 wks from that to insomnia to today&#039;s date, flatulence, constipation, tingling all over, throat pain, blurry vision, nightmares, night terrors waking in drenching sweats, profuse sweating, hair loss). This is the weirdest medicine I&#039;ve taken.  Taken Fluoxetine for years with no unusual side effects or withdrawals. Reducing because of side effects of night terrors, sweats, etc. It does work for pain but the cost is high.""",8.0,59
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""Iv&#039;e been on comcerta 2 weeks now n just gone up to 36mg I&#039;ve had ADHD all my life and only just been diagnosed, always wondered why I can be anything I want end up going off the rails! Anyways this medication has basically changed me in a good way, I think if u really have ADHD this medication works n only doesn&#039;t work when u haven&#039;t got it! First week struggled sleeping but fine now, n theres no loss on my appetite I just don&#039;t crave the sugar n junk food that I used to so its a win win for me coz I&#039;m a boxer and been in sport all my life! I can focus proper n its basically a miracle, for me, so far like :)""",10.0,42
Mesalamine,Inflammatory Bowel Disease,"""Every doc said was IBS but a biopsy showed inflammation without being UC....I&#039;m taking apriso and I&#039;m so happy my life change 100%...keep fingers crossed """,10.0,1
Tri-Lo-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""THIS IS NOT THE SAME AS ORTHO TRI CYCLYN LO!! I do not care what pharmacists or doctors say. I was on ortho tri cycling lo for 15 years and loved it and had NO side effects. The &quot;generic&quot; was given to me because my insurance stopped covering birth control and obviously the generic is cheaper. Within 2 weeks my moods were INSANE - I can&#039;t stop crying and I am just an emotional mess. My boobs are huge and hurt so bad and I have horribly painful cystic acne all over my face and chin and neck. It also made my sex drive literally non existent.This is the worst thing that I have put in my body. I  do not recommend that anyone takes this. What&#039;s more upsetting is that it is acceptable to tell people that it is comparable to the real medication.""",1.0,5
Oxybutynin,Overactive Bladde,"""Works well but had site reaction with each patch. Itching, swelling and redness. Tried using Benadryl spray 1st, let dry then applied patch.  Patch then would not stick properly.""",4.0,31
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Just started Victoza almost a week ago.  I do not have Diabetes Type II but I&#039;m borderline due to my weight and family history.  The nausea is really getting me, I started doing my shot at night and while the nausea improved, I still have terrible tasting burps.  They taste like I just ate a egg Mcmuffin.  They last all day.  So, yes, that is disgusting.  Appetite is much less.  I weighed today and have lost 2lbs.  My PA called me in some Zofran to help with the nausea.""",8.0,36
Fluoxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Ok so I love Prozac ... My doctor had me on 20 mg then he wanted to try 20mg of trintellix.  I didn&#039;t really like trintellix.  No side affects but I still was irritable and not focused. I also have ADHD and worry about everything.  Yesterday my doctor put me back on Prozac.  Yes lord.  I cant wait to feel normal again.  This summer that is how I felt, normal. Like, is this really what the world is like.  I like it!!!!! """,10.0,6
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""This is the most horrifying drug I have ever taken in all my 67 years. My Doctor prescribed it in conjunction with Lisinopri because my blood pressure, which was slightly above normal, needed to be further lower, said Doc. With no verbal warning from the Doctor or the pharmacy, after three days I stopped sleeping. I went for a 40 hour period with two hours of sleep. When I was awake, I had absolutely no energy or enthusiasm. I had no idea what was happening. I reached out to the Doctor via email for help, She actually suggested I might need psychiatric help. I was dumbfounded. Finally I figured out what was going on by researching online. I stopped taking the drug, and changed Doctors and Hospital Systems. Be warned.""",1.0,89
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Have never had a problem, feel great and love it!""",10.0,10
IncobotulinumtoxinA,Cervical Dystonia,"""The first set of injections caused my cervical dystonia substantially worse and very painful for approximately a week. Then it seemed to help for about 3 weeks. The second set of injections (forehead, side of head, back of head, side of neck, back of neck, shoulders, spine) caused WAY worse symptoms for about 3 weeks &amp; relief off and on for a week. It&#039;s hard to tell whether it&#039;s the xeomin or the invasive injections. I&#039;m struggling with whether to attempt more injections. On a side note I was on high dose of zanaflex which did help the most..but, my liver enzymes shot through the roof and I was taken off completely after being on it for years. I was prescribed Baclofen. So far no relief.""",5.0,1
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I started smoking around 10, and have smoked 1pk/day since about 12. I am now 24. I am on &quot;Week 3, Day 1&quot; of Chantix. The first day was HORRIBLE! I had my kids lay with me on the couch because I just had to lay down! Since then I have had occasional nausea but felt fine. This medicine is a miracle for me! I have tried everything under the sun to stop smoking and I felt helpless. I have not smoked in 8 days. I still want to, but it feels like Chantix gave me additional motivation to say NO. It really amazes me! I went from helpless to counting days and dollars saved.""",9.0,23
Tacrolimus,Perioral Dermatitis,"""About a year ago, I developed a white patch close to my mouth (vitiligo) about 1 cm in diameter. I ignored it for a few months hoping that it would go away, but when then I went on holiday to the beach and the strong sun made it bigger and more evident. Moreover, three additional spots appeared on my chin. When I got back I went to dermatologist who said it was vitiligo and prescribed protopic 0.1 (tacrolimus) and within a month the first large spot had gone. I still have the little spots on my chin, but they are getting smaller (it has been 3 months now, but I am still hopeful).
If you have vitiligo on your face and it&#039;s not widespread it may work for you too, but do consult a doctor, since the drug is not officially recognised as a cure for vitiligo""",9.0,7
Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid,Insomnia,"""Does what it says. Puts you right to sleep. """,10.0,17
Strattera,ADHD,"""Worked great for ADHD! Did cause migraines to be more frequent and is expensive, but does do wonders for inattention.""",9.0,5
Atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine,Duodenal Ulce,"""Was given this medication as an liquid form along with a couple of other liquid medications. I had to drink like a half of gallon non stop, but within 5 to 10 minutes my Irritable Bowel Syndrome relaxed and I started flautuating like crazy in the emergency room in front of the doctor and nurse. The doctor said that&#039;s what we wanted. Within 1 hour my IBS was completed gone. The problem now is my doctor prescribed me Donnatal and the prescription is $600.00 with insurance, so now I&#039;m back suffering with IBS day after day knowing if I could just get that medication I would be fine again. """,9.0,11
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started using phentermine 6/23/2010 my current weight was 196 and in 10 days I loss 14 pounds so I started taking it every other day so my body wouldn&#039;t get use to it. But then two weeks later I noticed that I haven&#039;t lost any more weight since then, so now I&#039;m back on it everyday hopefully I can start losing at least 2lbs a week. Its now 7/20/2010 and I&#039;m still at my weight of 184lbs (looks like I could have gained 2 pounds) but since I&#039;m taking it everyday hopefully next week I start to see results again. I had minor side effects like dry mouth and a little light headedness when I stood up too fast, but overall if it keeps working I&#039;m going to love it. My goal weight is 145-135 within the next three months. Hope I&#039;m not rushing it. Ill keep you posted.""",8.0,5
Makena,Premature Lab,"""Well my 1st pregnancy i went into preterm labor at 31 weeks. I had my baby at 32 weeks. I had a placenta abruption. Im pregnant again been taking the shots since 16 weeks and im 35 weeks today with one more shot to go. Makena has helped me. I never had contraction. And guess what im still not dilated. So glad i wont have another baby fighting for there life.""",10.0,16
Percocet,Pain,"""Have battled post traumatic osteoarthritis for years. Over the counter medicines not too effective and I have been through all of the other classes of prescription pain relievers. My doctor prescribed Nucynta (synthetic opioid), made me feel tired and most of the pain was still present. Finally switched me to Percocet, it is absolutely amazing. Although there is some pain occasionally for the most part it is gone and I have much more energy and my depression has lifted. I have also found that most doctor&#039;s resist prescribing it and take you through round after round of various pain medicines. With Percocet, I found that it works and I can finally take control of my pain. My days are filled with more vitality and enthusiasm.""",10.0,103
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""Having suffered with severe depression &amp; anxiety most of my life, I finally decided to get some help (9 years ago). I was given a string of different tablets to try, persevered with each of them but they didn&#039;t suit me. I was put on sertraline. After an initial adjustment period, it&#039;s been fantastic. The only down side is that I can rarely climax, but that&#039;s a small price to pay to be normal(ish). It extremely noticeable how good the tablets are when I accidentally forgot to order my prescription &amp; have a week without them. By the end of the week I&#039;m a complete, suicidal wreck! I&#039;m going through a rough path &amp; have just doubled my dose. I&#039;m currently experiencing some awful side effects. But I will stick with it as I know it&#039;ll be worth it.""",8.0,13
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve tried 5mg and 10mg.  Hated both,  Woke up in 2 hours, went into kitchen.  I could barely focus my eyes.  Got a bowl of cereal and poured the milk on the counter instead of in the bowl.  Got an egg out of refrigerator and put it in the candy bowl I have out for Halloween.  Made a salad and tried to eat it with my Vuse vapor device.   Ruining it ..had to buy new one.  Tank God my husband was asleep or I&#039;d be in hospital.  It&#039;s been 10 hrs. since I took it.  Feeling much better now.  NEVER AGAIN BELSOMRA.""",1.0,23
Campral,Alcohol Dependence,"""Heavy drinker every night for about 5 years - bottle of vodka or a couple of bottles of wine. Done myself a lot of injuries nearly lost my job so I have just started this drug only 2 days ago so still feel anxious at night, when I would usually drink so trying to find hobbies and interests to fill my mind instead. I was inspired by everyone&#039;s comments here so wish me luck.""",5.0,78
Metronidazole,Giardiasis,"""500 mg 3x a day for 10 days only made it to pill 6.  Horrible side affect.  Headache,  nauseous, no appetite causing weight loss,  white gunk in eyes,  liquid in ears,  itching skin, swollen sore mouth with tinfoil taste, vaginal yeast, low back pain, blurred vision, ovary pain(though no problems with ovaries before), inflammation. This sounds like an allergic reaction but what it was is this medicine ignited a whole body yeast infection like a atom bomb by day 2. Had to stop taking it because the medicine is 10x worse than the guardia is. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s definately toxic to guardia if you can survive the duration of the treatment""",1.0,4
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""This is a great medication. I finished the sample pack that my doctor gave me and I&#039;m down about 8 pounds. I was really looking forward to having the prescription filled...but my insurance doesn&#039;t cover it. Even with a discount card from Saxenda, it would have cost over $900. This doesn&#039;t make sense! The only side effects I&#039;ve experienced were a little bit of nausea, heartburn and feeling a little more tired than usual. The weight loss had already made me feel better so it was worth it. I have a follow-up in a few days and am anxious to talk with my doctor about what I can do to continue on this medication. Good luck to all of you and I&#039;m so glad your insurance covers Saxenda!""",9.0,22
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""I have Fibromyalgia and developed horrific back/sciatic pain last year. I started taking lyrica about 3 months ago and within a week,I could walk properly. I could sleep, I could exercise and I thought it had fixed everything. 

Then my elbow started hurting. I just thought I&#039;d strained it at the gym. The pain became excruciating. Then it hit the other arm until 3 days ago when it got so bad, I couldn&#039;t move my arms properly. It felt like my arms were inflamed from my shoulders to my finger tips.

I stopped taking it 2 days ago and the arm pain is starting to go. But the back pain is starting to come back.

I also have had no idea what day it is for the last 3 weeks which I thought was stress but suspect is the lyrica.""",7.0,26
Dasatinib,Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia,"""I was on Gleevec for 6 months for CML and the side effects were horrendously painful, so my oncologist switched me to Dasatinib (which I have been on now for 10 months). I give it a &quot;9&quot; rating because there is no doubt about its effectiveness in killing the leukemia cells, but I didn&#039;t give it a &quot;10&quot; because of the side effects I am experiencing (which is more than others from what I understand). I have frequent headaches, bone pain, nausea, muscle pain and aches, gastrointestinal problems, occasional dry eye syndrome, constipation, severe anal sphincter pain, vertigo, extreme loss of energy and light headedness / dizziness, abdominal pain, gastritis, musculoskeletal pain and perhaps others that I do not yet recognize.""",9.0,4
Clarithromycin,Sinusitis,"""i took this medicine for two days because i started to get a headache from it. now 2 months later i have the same headache from this. its a constant dull headache that is causing me to be unable to work or do my daily activities. it ruined my life forever.""",1.0,9
Lunesta,Insomnia,"""I have taken Lunesta 3mg for around 6-7 years.  It takes about 45 minutes to make me start nodding off.  I had the metal taste when I first started using it but don&#039;t have any problem with that for years.  I got insomnia when I had a hysterectomy years back.  I use to take Trazodone and it worked great but gave me a headache every morning.  Be sure not to eat any snack near the time you take you take Lunesta that interferes with absorption and falling asleep time.  I think it might make me a little more depressed.  However, if i don&#039;t sleep I would be a raving loon!  Nothing worse then laying awake and you head won&#039;t shut-up.  I would like to be able to fall asleep without medication but it just doesn&#039;t happen without Lunesta.""",8.0,109
Prandin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been using 0.5 mg for over a year and it has worked well for me. I have no side effects but am worried for effects that may surface in the long run. As with any medication the ultimate goal should be to be free of the need for it but in the absence of such possibility my aim is to keep a look out for medications with the least amount of interference in the natural abilities of my body/organs.
""",10.0,35
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""it definitely kept me awake. It helped with the cough but no matter what I did I could not get to sleep.""",4.0,20
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""So funny how some of the responses say Chantix didn&#039;t work. I have smoked for the last 13 years around a pack or more a day. I have tried to quit on many ooccasions but was not successful.  Like many new endeavors, losing weight ect, unless you truly want to quit, nothing will work for you please do not blame the medicine or program! I took Chantix for a month, had some of the symptoms like crazy dreams, it made me a little tired and most certainly take with food. I noticed the first week not smoking as many cigarettes, I purposely step down the numbers I smoked every day, by the 3rd week I laid them down! I had a few trigger moment but got through them and have never looked back.. one day at a time and truly wanting to be free is the way.""",9.0,18
Tri-Linyah,Birth Control,"""I have been taking tri linyah for 4 years. I have never gotten pregnant on this pill. My boobs got a cup size bigger on it and i was 115 pounds before i took it and after taking it i am 125 pounds. My periods are on time and lighter on the pill. The nausea subsided about 2 months after first taking it. The only thing i didn&#039;t like about it is that it gave me mood swings and lower sex drive.""",9.0,10
Leuprolide,Prostate Cance,"""Had my first Lupron shot before 45 days of radiation. Having hot flashes,muscle and joint pain but not too bad. Doing the shot every 3 months. Psa went from 11.5 to 0.1. Next shot coming up in couple weeks. Don&#039;t have a problem with the shot or after having it. I think Lupron has been helping me, but everyone has different experiencies with it. Good luck to all you prostate cancer people.""",10.0,129
Trintellix,Depression,"""I have been on several anxiety/depression medications over the last 30 years and always had some kind of side effect. I would either get an allergic reaction or it would make my anxiety worse.
Finally tried Brintellix 10 mg. two months ago, and I feel great, I have had no side effects what so ever. I just feel normal. I rarely take Xanax now and can go to sleep and usually sleep thru the night.
I am still taking free samples from my doctor as my Insurance company will not cover. I have sent in an appeal for them to reconsider..my fingers are crossed""",10.0,95
Golimumab,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Was on Humira for 11 years, which stopped working. Enbrel, horrible reaction. Started Simponi in 
April. It took about 2 months to kick in, but now working great!  Sleeping  better than ever, have only had 2 days of minor pain. Only thing that is still challenging is the fatigue. Very happy with results and love the once a month injection.""",9.0,24
Duac,Acne,"""This gel is the best thing ever!!! Really works to get rid of spots both on the surface of the skin &amp; underneath the skin. I suffer with breakouts especially during exam season &amp; without duac I dread to think what my skin would be like. Works a dream! However, it is quite drying so I would reccomend using a moisturisor such as E45 to avoid dry flaky skin. Overall an amazing product :)""",9.0,8
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on Clonazepam for about 3-4 years and it worked for me but it put a severe damper on my libido. My doctor recommeded Pristiq, so I started the weaning of the Clonazepam and began Pristiq. After several weeks I can say there was no effect on my anxiety, thanks to the doctor for perscribing Ativan as a backup. One thing I can say for the Pristiq is it seemed to correct my irritable bowel syndrome. The doc said that the IBS is probably a side affect of the anxiety and the Pristiq stopped that. After reading what people posted about irregularity and the fact that my anxiety remained, I would have to attribute the results to a side effect rather than a sign of improvment. I&#039;m now taking Cipralex for a week with better results.""",2.0,7
Altavera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve taken birth control since I was 15, I am now 24. I used to get horrible migraine headaches around my menstrual cycle so I was put on continuous birth control. This has really made a huge difference for me! Instead of having a monthly period, I have a period 4x a year, every 3 months. I do believe birth control has been a contributing factor to my weight gain however. I don&#039;t have any crazy cramps or horrific mood swings. Currently I am taking Altavera.""",7.0,6
Hydroxychloroquine,Sjogren's Syndrome,"""Plaquenil has given me back my quality of life. I think I&#039;ve been on it for about 3 years now.  However, I&#039;ve recently stopped taking it as I am having flashes in one eye and don&#039;t have the money to see a retina specialist - or an eye Dr. for that matter.  Now that I have stopped the medication, I am back to having constant pain throughout my body - especially in my joints...and in my bones, and I am exhausted and sleep a lot without feeling rested.  As soon as I get my eyes checked and if my exam shows good results, I will be back on Plaquenil immediately.""",10.0,88
Zetia,High Cholesterol,"""Dizziness, tiredness, runny nose, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, generally feel bad.""",2.0,94
Inderal,Benign Essential Trem,"""I started experiencing severe tremors as a side effect of other meds. At first I could not brush my teeth, then I had problems typing, next I could not feed myself or even hold a cup of coffee, finally I had bouts of tremors so bad that I could not even walk.
I finally ended up seeing a neurologist who once he saw the problem and the severity he immediately prescribed Inderal. Within a week virtually all of my tremors had stopped and I was immensely relieved.
I experienced no side effects at all.
I have been on them for 7 years now and I only slightly shake if get really tired or drink too much coffee.
All in all - I would highly recommend this medication for anyone with severe tremors.""",10.0,94
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I was told by my provider this was a great option since I&#039;m horrible with taking pills, I wanted to lose weight, and I didn&#039;t want a period, so I got it. I&#039;ve been on it 1.5 months and I havent stopped bleeding for 12 days, today HUGE clots started coming out and the cramps? Omg they&#039;re terrible. I&#039;ve been so deppressed, and have had no sex drive. I will never use this form of birth control again! I&#039;ve been eating paleo for a week and am pretty sure I&#039;m heavier then when I ate junk food! I do not recommend at all!""",5.0,3
Metoprolol,High Blood Pressure,"""After taking this medicine for a week or two I experienced numbness (lack of blood flow) to my fingers. Usually one or two fingers. Also happens with my toes. I have really high blood pressure and it does lower it but the numbness which usually lasts about 30 minutes, but returns throughout the day, is scary.
  Also it gives me terrible nightmares, very  violent. I&#039;ll wake up wondering how I could even have such terrible dreams.  It also makes me tired. I&#039;ve stopped it several times and each time the bad symptoms go away completely in about 2 days.  I&#039;m going to have to stop taking it for good, the nightmares are just too terrible.""",1.0,112
Xiidra,Dry Eye Disease,"""The liquid generally sticks at the end of the vial, so you have to &quot;flick&quot; at it to push it towards the tip before twisting off the cap.  Xiidra leaves a bitter taste in my mouth for a good 30 mins. It causes watery eyes for about the same time too.  2 times every 12 hours can be a pain. Some days I forget and end up doing it once every 24 hours. It&#039;s been 4 months now and it&#039;s help a little bit. Won&#039;t know for sure if my dry eyes are &quot;cured&quot; after 12 months of use. We&#039;ll see when I get off it.""",5.0,2
Desmopressin,Diabetes Insipidus,"""This is a fast acting medication. It is easy to travel with and store.""",10.0,7
Aspirin,Sciatica,"""I have severe sciatica as a result of cyst on L5.  Epidural failed, gave relief for a week before pain returned, and I am headed toward surgery to remove the cyst. I have found aspirin works better than Aleve (2 every 8 hours or 3 every 12 hours per my doc is OK)  , Advil and Tylenol, 10 MG Norco and Gabapentin although I am stepping up bit by bit to a full dose of gabapentin and maybe eventually that will help. On a scale of 1-10 my pain is a 10 and the aspirin will cut it down to a 3-4 for a couple of hours.""",8.0,23
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I posted last week after I took plan b, I promised I would write my experience if it worked and it did. Took the one called &quot;take action&quot; 26 hours after the &quot;incident&quot;. Was absolutely terrified because I&#039;m extremely fertile and it was on the day I normally ovulate, and I have never waited that long for the morning after pill so I was extra nervous about getting pregnant. My side effects were absolutely horrible and they are so similar to actually being pregnant it&#039;s insane. I was fine the first couple days, just makes my head feel weird and I get emotional, but days after I was super dizzy and nauseas. I started 2 days early and it&#039;s pretty bad, but better than being pregnant. Try to relax, pretty sure it works.""",8.0,14
Hydrocodone / ibuprofen,Pain,"""I&#039;m currently taking Vicoprofen after having dental work done. This has by far been the best pain relieving medication I&#039;ve taken other than Vicodin. The reason I&#039;m taking this is I also have liver disease and I can&#039;t take Vicodin due to the Acetoaminophen in it. Vicoprofen actually produces less sedation and lethargy than Vicodin with me. I am able to still fully function, though I don&#039;t drive on them just in case.""",9.0,17
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""I have been in hospital for 3 weeks now.  It started out as obstructive jaundice, which they put in a stint and started me on Vidocin.  The vicodin worked great for my abdominal pain, but did nothing for the spasms I started getting in my back after being in the hospital bed for over 2 weeks.  Finally, after 2 days of intensely painful and nearly uncontrolable back spasms, they put me on Flexeril.  I&#039;m finally able to move around and breath normally without triggering more spasms.  Thank God for Flexeril.  The pain is nearly gone.  It didn&#039;t shut it out entrirely, but it made it bearable enough that I&#039;m finally able to move, instead of having to stay perfectly still and take shallow breaths to avoid triggering another one.""",8.0,140
Stelara,Psoriasis,"""I have had servere psoriasis for 15 years I am now 34 nothing has work apart from u v but the condition soon came back after treatment since being on stelara I have notice a 90% improvement before starting I was 80% covered I could not hardly walk I had thick scales from my neck right down to my ankles since I have been on stelara all I have is a long thin white patch on the inside of my right leg and and I still have some red on both sides of my stomic,i have never felt so healthy or happy blood test always come back clear and I can at last wear shorts and tops with no sleeves with out worrying about what people think""",9.0,45
Levetiracetam,Epilepsy,"""I was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in 2010 and was started on depakote, after gaining 40 lbs and still having seizures on that medication, my doc switched me to Keppra XR, initially I started out on 500mg once a day and was feeling a little drowsy but ok, I was still having muscle jerks so she upped the dose to 1500mg once a day and started having severe fatigue, as a college student this was affecting my studies severely. Now, on the same dosage for 3 years, I have memory loss, severe exhaustion and fatigue, headaches and dizziness every day and my school work is being negatively affected. My doc refuses to change my medication since I haven&#039;t had a seizure while on keppra XR.""",3.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on Lo Loestrin for about 2 years. When I first started, I had pregnancy symptoms for about the first week: sore breasts, nausea, etc. - however that subsided. I no longer have my period which my gynecologist informed me is very common. Every now and then I&#039;ll have a month where I get cramps during the &quot;reminder pill&quot; portion of the pack but it&#039;s not common. I take my pill every day at the same time (before bed - set an alarm!) and always keep an extra pack in my purse in case. No weight gain, no acne. I&#039;m very happy.""",9.0,36
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;m 21 years old and relatively inexperienced with my anxiety and taking medications for it. For the last two years my anxiety started to have a negative effect on my life. It progressively got worse to the point that I had trouble with everyday activities. I finally went to a doctor and he prescribed Celexa. I&#039;m on 10mg a day and it has been wonderful. Slight side-effects at first like occasional dizziness and unusual sleeping patterns but these were very minimal. After two weeks of being on the medication the side-effects TOTALLY subsided. I have been taking Celexa now for 9 months and have a great life. School performance improved, relationship with friends and family are better than ever, and most importantly I&#039;m happier than ever.""",10.0,237
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I took my first dose of Belviq XR this morning at 8am with light breakfast. I still felt somewhat hungry for a few hours but the hunger was tolerable. By 2pm I started feeling like I was ready to eat. I had a protein bar and that kept me satisfied until 5pm. I started feeling a slight headache come on, so I ate a light dinner and the dull headache subsided. Around 7pm, I could not get warm and felt very drowsy. I crawled into my bed and watched a little tv until I warmed up. It is now 10pm and I am not running to the kitchen for a bedtime snack! I could eat, yes, but so far I&#039;ve been able to deal with my slight hunger pangs. A little thirsty this evening so I&#039;ve been pounding down the water too. Will update again soon.""",10.0,7
Tamsulosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""First dose gave me increased flow and great relief from that obnoxious &#039;never quite empty&#039; feeling and frequency, urgency and dribbling that I had lived with for the past 5 years or so.  I just hope I can keep taking it, as I am experiencing side effects, including feeling very lightheaded - similar to like being over the legal limit on alcohol!  I have also had muscle weakness and a very lethargic feeling. Had some nausea, but I am not sure if that was from the medicine or from my diverticulitis.  Interesting that the description says it is intended to relax the muscles bladder neck and prostate. I also gained about an inch when flaccid, and &quot;the boys&quot; seem to be hanging lower, too. Time will tell if I can keep taking this.""",7.0,29
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""Ativan is a miracle drug. Whoever invented it should have received the Nobel Prize. Zero adverse effetcs, completely safe. I am going through chemo and my beloved old companion cat which I had for over 14 years died after many months of poor health. I felt gripping anxiety for weeks, it felt like my chest was going to explode. I was faced with vet bills and wasn&#039;t working. Ativan worked in less than an hour, I felt such relief, and only after 1mg. I take it once, sometimes twice, a day and my life is bearable. Please don&#039;t suffer. If you experience anxiety ask you Dr for Ativan, even 0.5 mg may work.""",10.0,81
Pegfilgrastim,Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy,"""I have had two shots of Neulasta.  There were no side effects at all after the first. Thus I was not prepared for the extreme tenderness, soreness and achiness from my waist up after the 2nd. Even my face hurt. It lasted 36 to 48 hours then was gone.  My white blood count does go up so it is doing it&#039;s job. Have to wonder what will happen next time after injection 3.""",9.0,31
Flomax,Urinary Tract Stones,"""Diagnosed with kidney stone at 7:00 am, started on Flomax shortly after, passed it by 2:00 pm that day. Also on Oxycodone with Acetaminophen for pain. Took only one dose of each and it passed. I felt lucky.""",8.0,71
Codeine,Pain,"""I had an external hemorrhoids surgery and codeine not helping me whatsoever as the doctor prescribed 30mg. I take 2 still same and has not helped me with tonsillitis surgery too""",1.0,2
Glatiramer,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Taking 40mg 3x week for RIS, scans show MS but don&#039;t yet have a clinical diagnosis. Some welts and one large bruise but otherwise shots (all self inject) have been OK.""",5.0,0
Liletta,Birth Control,"""My doctor recommended Liletta for me because I can go 6-8 months without a period and when I did have one it made me really sick. He stated that I maybe ovulated 1-2 times a year and that my uterus lining was extremely thick and that the medicine in the Liletta would help thin out my lining. 
The insertion was painful but nothing I couldn&#039;t handle. The only downfall is I had my insertion on 11/18 and today is 2/10/16 and I am still bleeding. Some weeks its heavy as if I am on a regular cycle and then some days I am really light to where I only see something when I wipe. 
I have had intercourse twice since the insertion. The 1st time I didn&#039;t bleed at all but the 2nd time I had intercourse I was bleeding heavy.I can&#039;t wait until its OFF""",10.0,3
Risperdal Consta,Schizophrenia,"""This anti-psychotic is a lot better than the original Risperdal. It has less side effects. I have been on this for 6 months and it has eliminated the voices and paranoia.""",8.0,32
Monistat 7,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I have not had a YI in about 20 years.  Since I know the symptoms, when I felt irritated and itchy down there, although I had no discharge, I figured it was a YI, and to get the Monistat 7 cream.  20 years ago it was not available over the counter, only through prescription.  The first night, within minutes, the burning and itching started and I was extremely uncomfortable.  After a few hours, it stopped.  Tonight is Day 2, and after insertion, I have no itching or burning sensation like I did the the first night.  I will continue to use all of this product for the entire 7 nights.  Actually, there is no reaction at all on night 2.  I guess the medicine started working after the first night.  Hang in there and give it a chance.""",8.0,13
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""My daughter had a good experience with her Implenon, however, 3 years later when she had to get it replaced they substituted the Implenon with a Nexplanon, this wasn&#039;t to her benefit. Approx. 3-6 months after the implant was performed her breast size went from a 32DDD to a 32H, without weight gain. We had it removed and the doctor found that it had broken in half inside her arm (something that is supposed to be next to impossible. Obviously, that was the reason for the sudden surge of hormones that caused her breast growth, which still remains 32H to this day (6 months later). As a nurse this concerns me as I know there could be other long term effects she may have to deal with.""",1.0,0
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""After trying several SSRI&#039;s and suffering horrible side effects, I was scared to try another. After doing a bit of research, I came across liquid Prozac and asked my Dr. about it. I have been on it for a week at 3mg and already feel better. I am slowly moving up to 5mg, but as of now, 3mg is working out just fine.  My anxiety has lessened and I can focus and concentrate without my mind running wild.""",9.0,97
Duloxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I tried lexapro, prozac, gabapentin, and lamictal for my depression/anxiety, and none helped at all. I was starting to get discouraged, and I was nervous when my psychiatrist suggested on trying Cymbalta, an SNRI, because I&#039;ve heard many horror stories about Cymbalta from brain zaps to emergency room visits. But every medication has it&#039;s horror stories, and I knew that every person has a different experience, so I gave it a try. 
And holy moly, this medication saved my life. I feel finally feel like myself again, and thinking about the difference this med has made is making my eyes tear up. I was in such a dark place for so long, and things FINALLY feel okay now. I&#039;ve been on it for 4 months, 60mg.""",10.0,7
Emollients,Dry Skin,"""My partner has suffered from severe facial eczema for the past few years, far worse than she had ever experienced before. We tried everything, from dietary interventions to Elidel to various steroids. We were truly growing quite desperate, as the eczema was so severe it was limiting my partner&#039;s ability to go out, work, or even smile and laugh. EpiCeram has completely turned her condition around, to the point where the facial eczema is almost totally eliminated. The results were FAR beyond what I even dared hope for.""",10.0,39
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""Just started Qsymia 3 days ago 1/19/17 @267 5ft10 and I&#039;m super excited to see how this goes. So far I no longer crave large or heavier meals as usual and no side effects that I am aware of yet. I won&#039;t weigh myself again until next week, so will keep you all updated...if you are interested!!! But so far so good!!! Oh I paid $111 and some change after applying a discount card for $95, my insurance did not cover this""",10.0,38
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Monistat 7 Night 2: Felt better during the day but not 5 minutes after insertion it&#039;s as if a swarm of Mosquitos and a family of chiggers decided to break bread within my vagina but were subsequently removed by an invasion of fire ants who are drunk off Fireball and like to play with matches. I&#039;m afraid to move with disrupting the fire ants. They&#039;re an aggressive breed.""",5.0,36
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I love this bc pill. I had a baby in 2014 due to the lack of being able to follow birthcontrol directions..ie taking the pill every single day. any way.opps. After the birth of my daughter I was on depo..I hated it. My sex drive was gone I was nauseated and dizzy all the time I went to my obgyn who then prescribed nuvaring again hated it it fell out, I couldn&#039;t use it during intercourse it hurt so bad, nope. I went back to the obgyn and discussed my options, I asked about the pill...we agreed. I have been on this medication for about 8 months and its working lol. I get nauseated for a day or so when I first start my new pack. no weight gain no babies...that is my goal. I get a three month supply for 12 dollars.""",10.0,9
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on depo since I was 18, I&#039;m now 23. I&quot;ve had no side effects, thankfully. It&#039;s really just hit or miss, you wont know until you give it a try. Only complaint I have is my arm is REALLY sore the first day &amp; sometime through the second day after you get the shot. If you do choose to use this form of birth control find out your recommended dose of vitamin C &amp; D, you definitely need these vitamins while taking this drug! I get my shot every 3 months at plan parenthood &amp; pay out of pocket $125, so it&#039;s about $40/mo? NOT TOO BAD! I&#039;ve never became pregnant while using depo &amp; I only have spotting during the two weeks my depo is due so about once every 3 mo.""",10.0,10
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""Between being at 3 terrorist attacks 911, Madrid and the 1st Trade center I have had severe panic attack and depression. Xanax is a great cure for the craziest things that life throws at you.""",10.0,119
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""Rizatriptan has enabled me to control my headaches and continue a near normal life.""",7.0,0
Contrave,Obesity,"""i started the program 5 weeks ago and am down 11 pounds, did not notice any side   effects just alittle sleepy the first week or so. Its been easy for me to control what I eat because I do not crave anything. I used to like a drink or two at night befor dinner, not anymore dont even think about it, one other weird thing, I used to bite my nails , that urge has also gone away. Have nails now, Will keeping taking Contrave for the rest of my life if they let me,""",9.0,21
Metformin / sitagliptin,min / sitagliptin),"""Not very effective compared to the other medicines.""",6.0,17
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I take Lexapro 10mg in the morning and trazodone 25-50 mg as needed for sleep. This combination works really well and has helped turn my life around with my depression and anxiety.""",10.0,65
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Final update - see previous postings.  My A1c went up to 7.9. It is clear that it did very little for me in retrospect.  My good A1c of 6.0 and weight loss was from following Paleo plan (low carb) fairly strictly.  I went back to eating carbs and my A1c jacked up and so did my weight.  My dr. took me off Bydureon and I have started slow acting insulin.  Hope you have better results!  Good luck.""",2.0,32
Ivermectin,Scabies,"""After trying the prescription cream 3 times with no improvement,  I talked my doctor into giving me this.  I took the two doses one week apart.  In about 2 weeks I could no longer find live scabies on my skin and my rash lesions were beginning to heal.""",9.0,88
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""Symptoms on Monday afternoon and went to doctor on Wednesday morning. Nasal positive test for flu. By 2nd dose fever broke and felt better. Has caused insomnia and/or only able to sleep for short periods (1-3 hrs at a time) and wild dreams. Also some ringing in my ears. Took all doses with food.""",5.0,51
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Will never use again. It intensified the symptoms and I couldn&#039;t bare the feeling. Kept me up all nightz""",1.0,5
Adapalene,Acne,"""I love Differin. My skin is always pretty dry and red though. It has dramatically improved my skin but I still suffer from breakouts and blackheads. Now they are just smaller. Decent product if you have mild to moderate acne.""",7.0,22
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""Hi. I have been on methotrexate 10 pills once a week and embrel injection 50mg  once a week and now added Lyrica 50 mg 2 x a day. Told I have RA, and fibromyalgia. But even with these great meds I feel bad. From my waist to botton of my feet I hurt so. I do see my legs are swelling so very large and skin gets tight it hurts to walk. I dont know what else to do. I work and am on my feet all day. I go up and down the stairs at home I try to get extra walks in going around the blocks. But it hurts too bad. Im very tolerant to pain but this is to the point of no return. I feel bad for my family that maybe I&#039;m a burden. And if I feel this way now how will I feel if I&#039;d ever need some one to help me with everyday chores and hygiene. They may not see""",4.0,50
Bupropion,Anxiety,"""Only been taking the generic Wellbutrin Sr 150mg for a few days. And only once a day. I&#039;m also taking Buspar 2 times a day, and have been for a month. It started to lose its effectiveness so along with increasing the daily dose of it, I was given Wellbutrin SR. It&#039;s 330am and I&#039;m wide awake. Didn&#039;t have much energy today but even with melatonin, I woke up at 130 And can&#039;t fall back asleep. I&#039;ve been craving water all day. Smoking less cigarettes. Appetite was less today than usual....Thank God. So far I really like the Wellbutrin Sr.
.minus the insane heartburn it&#039;s giving me. So long as it doesn&#039;t cause my hair to fall out like Zoloft did, I should be able to tolerate the others.""",8.0,26
Flagyl,Bacterial Infection,"""I&#039;ve been taking flagyl  500mg twice a day for 6 days now for bacterial vaginitis.  I almost decided to give up on sx but I told my new bf that we have to be extra careful next time.  Wash our hands like a surgeon.  I&#039;m not even sure I want to have oral sx anymore.  I just don&#039;t think it is worth it.  Is it possible not to get an infection with oral.   I am at the home stretch.  I have that metallic taste in my mouth and nausea.  I&#039;m also fatigued but I am a mother of two girls and it could be anything.  My doctor actually prescribed this medication for 10 days but I&#039;m only doing it for 7.  My symptoms are gone and I just wanted to comment because I like reading other people&#039;s stories.  It really helps me not feel so alone.""",10.0,9
Benzonatate,Cough,"""I have a bad cough for two months after a cold, postnasal drip make me cough continuously, I feel tired and helpless, until I start taking benzonatate 100mg 3/day, this medication is working well on me, however in my case the postnasal drip is due to allergies, therefore I need to take antihistamines and decongestants in combination with the cough suppressant, otherwise my symptoms won&#039;t improve.""",8.0,9
Mobic,Osteoarthritis,"""I am 33 years old and have had debilitating lower back pain for over 5 years. Some days I cannot walk. One week ago my Dr started me on Mobic and I can not believe the immediate relief. I have not had this little pain in years..I&#039;m so excited. I&#039;m very saddened to see the long term down falls. I&#039;m so glad to have it though. Wish I had it years ago.""",10.0,148
Otezla,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""I have mod/severe RA overlapping with PSA. I developed a worsening of Psoriasis on Humira. I stopped Humira and DR wanted me to try Otezla to clear my Psoriasis. I can say this is the worst drug i have ever taken. I had a severe migraine for 5 days. I had very low energy levels, loss of appetite and nausea. I also developed really bad spasms. I took Methotrexate for 5 years and didn&#039;t feel this bad. I stopped Otezla going back to Humira and Methotrexate... I hope!""",1.0,15
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I had a rough time last year.  I was diagnosed with a terrible illness and it took me months to recover both physically and mentally.  And, to add insult to injury, I was a new mother.  I honestly lost myself in anxiety and sadness and refused to believe I needed medication to get back to myself.  But with therapy and a six-month trial of Lexapro, I came back to being me.  I had some nausea at first, but it subsided within a week or so.  And, when it was right for me to come off the medication, I did it under a doctor&#039;s care - gradually.  Lexapro worked for me by helping me focus on both on cognitive therapy and on moving on from the trauma.""",9.0,19
Abilify,Depression,"""I literally started abilify YESTERDAY and it triggered my Zpots Syndrome (fainting) and I threw up. The paramedics came and they all thought it was most likely from starting abilify.""",1.0,12
Clarithromycin,Bronchitis,"""I have taken the antibiotic for 2 days.  Works great as far as taking away symptoms, but I&#039;m having difficulty sleeping and breathing.""",6.0,30
Tri-Lo-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""Other than some vaginal dryness, which I am prone to anyway, I didn&#039;t have any side effects with Tri-Lo-Sprintec, and I&#039;m super disappointed that you can&#039;t get it anymore.  I took it for 10 months without any trouble.""",9.0,1
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold,Sinus Symptoms,"""I have been using it for over two decades now and it never fails.""",10.0,9
Concerta,ADHD,"""I am a 20 year old female and have been taking Concerta on and off for five years. I was diagnosed with ADHD during my freshman year of high school. Concerta has worked wonders for me. I started high school getting Ds and Fs and left with As and Bs. I would stop taking it every so often after lowering my dosage to see if I could manage without it but I would almost immediately lose my organization and more importantly my motivation. I did experience some side effects, including appetite loss and insomnia. These were easily cured by a dose modification. I am now the proud manager of a successful business.""",9.0,40
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Can I give this product a big fat zero? I&#039;m pregnant and never had YI until now - my third pregnancy - I had one earlier this pregnant with no issues but not the case for this time. Within minutes of inserting the cream my vagina was unbearably itchy and burning I jumped right in the shower in hopes to get it to stop burning/itching. It&#039;s been about 30 mins since I got out of shower and I&#039;m still feeling the side effects just not as bad. I will NEVER use this product again. Time to research a more natural method!""",1.0,4
Daliresp,"COPD, Maintenance","""Did improve wheezing symptoms when taken in conjunction with Advair Diskus, however caused sleep problems as well as digestive disturbances (12-16 bowel motions/day).""",2.0,36
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had this inserted February 2015. Two weeks later my period began. there has not been a single day where I haven&#039;t bled. (it is now June 2015) I&#039;ve never really had an issue with acne, I&#039;m now breaking out constantly. Constantly irritated aren&#039;t even the words. I always feel on edge and ready to punch someone. My sex drive is non existent. Sure this thing works great at preventing me from becoming pregnant. Because I bleed profusely every day of my life and sex doesn&#039;t even cross my mind. Before this my periods were normal flow, maybe a few days long. I cannot even afford to keep buying all these feminine products. My dr keeps trying to get me to wait it out but I want it removed ASAP""",1.0,14
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""Helped me with night time anxiety when I would go to sleep....""",10.0,18
Geodon,Schizophrenia,"""I&#039;ve been on geodon for about three weeks now. So far no side effects but it&#039;s diffcult to take with 500 calorie meals. I&#039;m not much of a breakfast gal and find myself looking for food to take my medicine in the morning.""",7.0,6
Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone,Menopausal Disorders,"""As most women have said I feel 100% better. Before taking this I must have had very symptom you could possibly think of, except the hot flashes which I think I would have rather suffer through than all the others.""",10.0,18
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I began taking this drug at the 1.2 mg level. Within a half day I began having serious side effects. I thought I had a very bad virus. I had headache chills nausea vomiting diarrhea insomnia. I missed 3 days of work. I stopped taking the drug. A month later I tried it again at the .6 mg level. First half day ok w just no appetite but then all happened again- vomiting and this time cold symptoms. I began having horrible diarrhea last night and called off work today. This is 48 hours after I stopped taking it. I threw rest away this drug feels like poison to my body""",1.0,27
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Taste was terrible.  It took 45 mins to get down the first 16 oz dose (6 oz mixed with 10 oz water).  About 5 mins after finishing, I began vomiting violently and ended up losing all the prep.  Had to go out and get magnesium citrate which was also bad in taste but stayed down.  """,1.0,25
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""I&#039;m a sophomore in college and I have avoided presentations since my first semester as a freshman.  I have came up with the most ridiculous excuses as to why I wouldn&#039;t be able to present.  Finally I started talking to a doctor about medicine for my anxiety during presentations and he prescribed me propranolol.  Let me tell you, before this is would have panic attacks from being called on in class or even introducing myself.  I took 5 10 mg pills yesterday for my presentation in front of 30 people and this pill is an absolute miracle! I wasn&#039;t nervous, my voice came out clear and no stuttering whatsoever, my hands weren&#039;t shaking, and I felt in complete control.  It was exhilarating! I could have talked all day if I needed to.""",10.0,18
Paxil,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been meaning to write this for a couple of months now. I started getting really crippling panic attacks last year. from the panic attacks came mild agoraphobia and then the depression sunk in after not thinking i could help myself. I went through about 4 ssri&#039;s before being put on paxil. I can honestly say it has changed my life. I am 95% back to my old self and everyday i actually enjoy getting up. don let other peoples experiences with ssri&#039;s affect you. everyone reacts differently and there is definitely one out there that will work for you. In saying that there are 2 types of people with anxiety and depression, a person who does nothing, and a person who gets up and does everything about it. (I&#039;m 21 by the way)""",9.0,55
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""I had an accident in April 2016. Riding lawnmower fell on top of me in a deep ditch. It knocked me out and caused severe lumbar spinal stenosis , pinched nerves .  Up until this year I was in a lot of pain due to the nerves being pinched by my spine. All this time I have seen 3 doctors, really 4, one neurologist, 2 neurosurgeons, internist. No one even suggested Lyrica for my pain...except the neurologist who did the nerve conduction study. He said it worked for restless leg syndrome which I also have. I go some Lyrica and tried it. It has brought me from 10 pain level to a 2 or 3. I get up early now like I used to, I have the will to do things on my property etc. I had lost the desire to even get out of bed, I wish I had tried Lyrica a lot sooner, it gave me my life back.""",10.0,47
Synvisc,Osteoarthritis,"""I have been reading the reviews and I&#039;m wondering if I got the same meds as, the folks who wrote these reviews. I got the shots in both, knees, not a numbing shot before the Synvis., Before shots it was very painful to even walk, needed a cane for some stability. The night of the first shots my knees we&#039;re tender but when my feet hit the floor the next morning I could not believe it. No pain, felt great. My Dr. Said that was very unusual. Pain subsides, over time not immediately.  Received the series of 3 shots 4 years, ago this month. My knees are not as good as they were when I first got the shots but they are still better than before the shots. My doctor is surprised with results .I would advise anyone to go for the synvis injections.""",10.0,2
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got the implant in Jan 2017 my period came left for a few days and then I started spotting (I guess that&#039;s what u would call it) for a whole month. I got it removed in March 2017 and I still have not stopped  this spotting. It would stop for a day or not even a few hrs. And it&#039;s back spotting. B4 I had no problem with the plumbing  downstairs but since I got this thing removed it&#039;s hard for me to get things going and stay going. Like it really sucks. It&#039;s now  been 2.5 weeks since I got it removed and the spotting has yet to stop. I didn&#039;t recommend this to my worst enemy it&#039;s just not worth it at all. I know it&#039;s just not for me....""",1.0,3
Minocycline,Acne,"""I was on this medication for 2 years. Worked wonders on my acne! Then it gave me autoimmune hepatitis. Symptoms 1 st off were joint pain and abdomen pain and jaundice. Can be very life threatening. Now I have to take other medications to treat the disease and my acne came back worse than ever.""",5.0,2
ella,Emergency Contraception,"""I took Ella 4 days after unprotected sex. A few days later I had brownish discharge. It only lasted one day. I had a few stomach cramps as well as pelvis cramps and I never had cramps before a period. However this also could have been due to how nervous I was that I could be pregnant. My expected period date came around and I missed it. By the 4th day I was paranoid and took a First Response pregnancy test. It said negative. On the 6th day I still did not have it and took another pregnancy test and it said negative. I then went to the gynecologist because I was super paranoid and stressed and she said I probably wasn&#039;t pregnant and that the pill thew off my cycle. The next day I got my period. Ella does work.""",9.0,42
Nuvigil,Shift Work Sleep Disorde,"""It doesn&#039;t seem to last all day.""",7.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Acne,"""My gynecologist gave me this pill to &quot;regulate my hormones (periods)&quot; and it was the worst decision ever. I ended up quitting the pill after I reached a month because it gave me THE WORST ACNE OF MY LIFE (which I&#039;m still suffering from a month after quitting), mood swings, depression, and HORRIBLE BLOATING! And I have suffered from acne all my teen years (17 now) but it was regular hormonal kind of acne I would get during that time of the month. I actually had pretty bad acne earBut the acne I have now is on a whole other level.. And to top it all off, the pill didn&#039;t even do what it was supposed to do. I didn&#039;t get my period while on this pill and now I have regular period again. I wish I would&#039;ve never taken this pill!!!!!""",1.0,5
Aubagio,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I&#039;ve never written a drug review before, but I finally figured out that it&#039;s the only way to find out the REAL side effects for all these new MS drugs.  47 now, but diagnosed at 21; Long before any of us had the three shots to choose from.   Started there, then Tysabri, then Tecfidera, and now Aubagio.  I will come back and adjust my rating in 6 months, but so far, I&#039;m loving it.  Little worried because it sounds like there are a few side effects that they didn&#039;t mention.  DON&#039;T think just because the drug company and your neuro say that&#039;s not a possible effect of the drug, it isn&#039;t.  Thank you all who share your drug experiences.  Without you, many of us would keep taking drugs that lower our quality of life.""",7.0,57
Klonopin,Bipolar Disorde,"""Great for &quot;resetting&quot; at bedtime when feeling a little upswing with Bipolar.  I have noticed after a day of being a little up, the Klonopin drops the intensity and brain energy nicely to allow for rest and relaxing.  I do notice that if I don&#039;t take it, because I may not feel like I need it one night, that it is harder to get to sleep.  I also have experienced some short term memory loss when taking 1.5 mg (3 x .5 mg) the next day.  It has also helped me with anxiety when depressed.  Great drug!""",9.0,27
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I really have probably been addicted for the last 30 years but some life changing things happened that I became out of control. My daughter was murdered and I got a divorce and my life became unmanageable and I was dying day by day. Finally on the 7th of January  2015 I went into the hospital and started on. Suboxone.  It was like a new life for me. I no longer look for pain pills everyday. It has been almost a year and it has been so wonderful to not be chasing pills every day. Thank you Dr and suboxone for giving me my life back.""",10.0,54
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I have been taking Ambien for almost 1 yr now and find it to work just well.  I sleep for almost 6 hrs but it takes almost 1- 1.5 hrs to kick in for me. I take it when in bed because once it&#039;s in and the effect takes in I fall right asleep and don&#039;t remember what time I fell asleep, I wake up right when my alarm goes off or if I need to use the restroom.  I don&#039;t wake up groggy and feel pretty great about my day, everyone I believe would like to sleep in more but 4-6hrs is good for me.  I have horrible insomnia which keeps me up all night until about 6-7 am then maybe fall asleep fr being a zombie.  Ambien definitely helps &quot; me&quot;, but yes on a empty stomach is a must it else I can just say I wasted a pill.  Good luck with your experiences.""",8.0,28
Alemtuzumab,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Easy infusion. The best you can get. It gave me my life back!! No.....more.....flares!!""",10.0,12
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""With most joint fluid replacement plans, you have to wait. MD&#039;s should be telling you to get the full series, keep your range of motion good. Don&#039;t make a decision about effectiveness until you COMPLETE the series, then wait 6-8 weeks.  Be weary of the reviews of those who indicate relief after one shot. """,6.0,102
Levetiracetam,Seizures,"""Within a week suffered suicidal thoughts psychosis hallucinations rages and self harming acts!""",1.0,25
Doxazosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Have NB Prostatitis since the early 90&#039;s. Started on Hytrin, which had minimal effect on urine flow. I was one of the first people on Flomax, which worked great and you can feel it sooth you during a flareup. The problem is they started advertising, so the cost went from $15 to $170. I switched to Uroxatrol, but stopped after a week due to lethargy and it did not work well. Finally landed on Cardura (Doxazosin) 4mg. Nearly as good a Flomax for flow, but does not have that soothing effect if taken during a flareup. It is dirt cheap and along with Lisinopril helps my BP. A side effect is occasional dizziness after sitting or standing then suddenly moving. Only 5% retrograde ejaculation vs. 50% for Flomax.""",9.0,12
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I just did it first day and I don&#039;t even feel the egg thing inside me. I feel a little light headed now that its in but as it was going in I could definitely feel a lot of relief on the skin it was touching and the cream stuff works great. I&#039;m not in pain not itching just feel a lot of relief honestly. Maybe the smallest tiniest bit of warming sensation down there but not as bad as the pain of sex and how uncomfortaable  I was before""",10.0,3
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""I got a bladder infection and was prescribed Macrobid. Within a day of taking it I was so sick. My body ached all over and I had a difficult time walking. My eye sight and balance were way off. I thought I picked up a virus at the pharmacy or doctors office. Then I started having a hard time breathing and I was hallucinating. That went on for 3 1/2 days until the 6th day when I broke out into hives from my neck down. Then I realized it was a reaction to the antibiotic. I took a ride in an ambulance to the ER and for the next 3 days had to have steroids shot into my butt and I&#039;m taking oral steroids also. It&#039;s been 8 days since the ER and my lungs still hurt and I can&#039;t take a deep breath even with the steroid inhaler. My eyes are shot also""",1.0,39
Zyprexa,Depression,"""Had a few psychotic episode few years ago, was hospitalized and was put on Zyprexa and a few other meds. I was diagnosed with BPD (borderline personality disorder), major depression and fibromyalgia. I felt hungry all the time and gained 70lbs, my dose was 20mg a day plus I was on other meds, finally was weaned off all other meds as the months went by. I cannot say my hunger and weight gain was completely due to Zyprexa but I do know that I now take only 5mg a day, at night, sleep well, hunger is normal and I have lost weight with good healthy choices and exercise. I no longer have depression and life has never been better. Zyprexa, therapy, exercise, support and nutrition has saved my life.""",7.0,88
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I started taking Belviq because I gained weight after my hysterotomy. A year later I was diagnosed with heart issues. The doctors put me on so many meds. It was horrible! I noticed the heavier I got, the worse my heart got. I was never considered overweight, but any extra weight you do, makes your heart work more. I saw a commercial on tv about this new medicine and asked my doctor about it. He said &quot;I&#039;m all for it!!&quot;. I&#039;m happy to say that after 6 months, I lost 25 pounds. I&#039;m no longer on any meds and feel great!! I felt bad the first 3 days. (Headaches, tiredness) I&#039;m so glad that I stuck to it. It was the push my body needed!! I recommend this to anyone. What do you have to lose? I&#039;m so thankful to my doctor for giving me this chance!!!""",10.0,38
Viagra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Sometimes use it. Really good effect, my wife happy! Erection is very strong and long, and absolutely no side effects for me.""",10.0,57
Xifaxan,Traveler's Diarrhea,"""Returned from a trip to Kenya, Africa and brought back an unexpected guest which caused my diarrhea for two weeks.  Tried the usual antibiotic regimen along with Questran, neither of which worked with total success.  Tried Xifaxan in combination with Probiotics and the cure was virtually overnight.  I will definitely remember this and refer to anyone I know with similar problem.""",9.0,40
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I hate all birth control. I already have anxiety, and the Nexplanon Implant has only increased this in me. I have also developed depression that my husband and I both cant take anymore. I have gained over 20 pounds in a year and am beyond moody. I called my doctor on Tuesday and will be having it taken out on Friday. I&#039;m over this.""",2.0,1
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine,Headache,"""This works well if I take it when the Migraine is just starting.  It will stop the migraine but I may still get a head ache but it wont be debilitating.""",9.0,37
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I want to share this so others can protect themselves. I used Microgestin 21 (generic Loestrin 21) for one pack. I do not have hair loss on either side of my family. No one in my family has lost their hair. I began losing hair rapidly. Within a week it was enough to think maybe I should try rogaine to counter it as much as possible. I just switched to Zarah today. Fingers crossed that it helps undo what the other drug did.""",2.0,3
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started taking this after my son was born because I am breastfeeding. I&#039;ve been on the medication for about 7 months now. Unfortunately, last month I had two periods! Two full periods, not spotting. This appears to be happening again this month, and I just can&#039;t have my period every other week. It&#039;s too messy and exhausting, on top of having a one year old.""",5.0,38
Dicyclomine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve been on bentyl for a little over a month now. At first it was great, helped with the painful attacks I was having. Now I&#039;m so dizzy from it that I can&#039;t function even as a stay at home mom. I can&#039;t drive to my Dr appt and all I do is sit at home in a daze.""",5.0,82
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got it on April 2nd 2015, and I don&#039;t know what to think. It hurt and was bruised for the first week after I got it inserted ( which is normal ).  I weighted 115lbs when I got it, and now I&#039;m 125lbs. 10 lbs! No big deal right, but it&#039;s been ONE month. Gaining weight is making me depressed, and no matter how much I want to work out I constantly feel tired and lazy. As far as mood swings I have them real bad. For the entire first month I snapped and yelled at everyone, and would go from yelling to crying to complaining. I hope my body goes back to normal because I can&#039;t take it. When it comes to bleeding, I have spotted through an entire month, and while I&#039;m on my period, one day it&#039;s heavy, the next it&#039;s almost not there at all.""",5.0,7
Gabapentin,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have Multiple Sclerosis and have suffered from atrocious nerve pain in my back and legs that severely impaired my functioning and quality of life. My neurologist prescribed Gabapentin for the pain. I was skeptical that anything could help. I am on 400 mg a day right now, taken in 100mg 4x a day. I have been on it for about 2 weeks. I am already experiencing days of almost NO pain. A GODSEND. Interestingly, I am also rapid cycling Bipolar, for which I have been on Abilify. Though the Abilify has helped maintain my judgment, it has done nothing for my manic agitation and depression. I had NO IDEA this was also used as a mood stabilizer or I would have tried it sooner. In just 2 weeks, I feel even keeled and an inner serenity. Love this med!""",10.0,22
Hydrocodone,Pain,"""Extreme and persistent back pain has softened with this drug and a muscle relaxer. This drug makes you drowsy though.. Make sure you eat beforehand or else it really hits you hard.""",8.0,8
Hydroxychloroquine,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I started this medication a week ago and have had very vivid dreams. I used to wake up with rib and hip pain/stiffness. I also couldn&#039;t relax and lay in bed because my body just felt restless. I would say that on day 2, I woke up almost completely relaxed and nearly no stiffness. I also started taking Celebrex on the same day, so I&#039;m not sure if it&#039;s the combination of the two or one or the other, but I feel so much better. I am a 31 year old female and mom of a 1.5 year old.""",9.0,76
Quetiapine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""Diagnosed with GAD and OCD, more so the mental aspect (the obsessions).  On clonazepam, Zoloft 200mg and Seroquel XR 50mg a few hours before bed.  I have to say that it feels great and helps me fall asleep, but I still have some anxiety driven dreams.  The hours before sleep are wonderful, it really takes you down a level or two. I just wish it lasted 24 hours.""",7.0,25
Bunavail,Opiate Dependence,"""More research and testing needed to be done on this drug before people could get on it. It is very true to MG and does not have higher absorption than Suboxone, period. Bunavail would not be an appropriate substitute for a patient who is stable on Suboxone at higher doses beside you would have to take so much past the legal limits of Bunavail to not be sick. BDSI - you REALLY need to raise the amount of Buprenorphine in the buccal film or figure out how to increase the absorption.""",2.0,12
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got it in Jan 2008. No period for 3 months, then I bled for 2 months straight. After that, 2 periods a months for about 5 days each....EXHAUSTING! Tired, sad, depressed, no sex drive, weight gain, anger, aggressiveness, sweet tooth, but the worst - THE HORRIBLE mood swings! The best thing about it, it didn&#039;t hurt when it went in, minimal tenderness after insertion, and I did not get pregnant! I seriously feel like I am going through the change of life at 28 years. I am having it removed in days. No clue as to prevent future birth control, but NO MORE HORMONES! Probably wont be an issue, hubby hates the new evil me!""",3.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Low estrogen is a very common thing in my family. I told my doctor about this, and she prescribed Tri-Sprintec, because it has triple the amount of estrogen found in women. If you don&#039;t have low estrogen, and you are using Tri-Sprintec, of course you are going to experience unpleasant side effects such as acne, mood swings, weight gain, etc. I&#039;ve been taking it for over a year, and my family says I&#039;m a much more pleasant person to be around now that I have something ridding me of my terrible mood swings. I can effectively lose weight while taking it and have little to no acne. I went two months without it and gained weight, also breaking out in acne. """,10.0,11
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""Started 6/22/16 weight 165lbs so far slight nausea but able to continue, my goal is 135""",5.0,4
Mirapex,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I was diagnosed with Restless Legs Syndrome about 4 yrs ago and was prescribed Mirapex.  My symptoms were so bad I wouldn&#039;t sleep for days and was non functioning due to being sleep deprived. The doctor put me on 0.25mg every evening but my RLS was creeping into daylight hours, so I was prescribed 0.25mg twice a day.  That did the trick and it has saved my sanity.  I no longer have any symptoms of RLS --and as a side note - I have no side effects either from the medicine.""",10.0,108
Mirapex,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Mirapex has worked like a miracle for me. I can go on long trips again without constant leg &quot;stretching/wiggling/massaging/exercising/deep-knee-bending&quot; to take away the terrible sensations in my legs!
I also do not &quot;twitch&quot; and &quot;kick&quot; in bed, like I used too.""",10.0,70
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""Causes extremely bad cramping, and doesn&#039;t Always work""",1.0,6
Azithromycin Dose Pack,Bronchitis,"""I had been having a mild sporadic cough for a week and a half before I started having the &quot;under the weather&quot; cold feeling. It started in my chest and was accompanied by body aches, sore throat, and headache from a dry cough. After two days of dry cough and developing Laryngitis from coughing so much, it moved up into my nasal area, where I started finally experiencing mucus. By the third day, I was feeling like crap and had no real appetite. So went to the local clinic. Diagnosed w/ cold, bronchitis, laryngitis.
Prescribed a 5 day antibiotic treatment 250mg.
The first day I had nausea, diarrhea, racing heartbeat for a couple hrs. I started feeling better after 2 days, kept taking antibiotic, side effects went away &amp; so did the cold. Fast.""",8.0,52
Lortab,Pain,"""Helps ease the kidney stone pain and relaxes you as the kidney stone passes out.""",6.0,20
Cymbalta,Hot Flashes,"""I was prescribed Cymbalta for fibromyalgia.  Not only did it not work for the fibromyalgia, but it restarted the hot flashes that had been under control!  In doing research on fibromyalgia, I discovered that this drug has been reported to worsen hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms in women with fibromyalgia.  If it works for you, many blessings!""",1.0,38
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I had been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and have been treated with medicines that at that time were the best. Venlafaxine being the latest. However the effects were decreasing over time. 12 years and has so many side effects. Now I am on Brintellix 20mg daily...wow there is life. My mood is elevated, my outlook and self esteem and confidence has returned to normal. My energy level has skyrocketed.  My sleep is more restful. Negative thoughts are diminished. Day to day living is now controllable. Clear thought process not drugged feeling. A very content person. Focus on the enabling versus the negativity. Started on 10mg daily increased to 20mg after 3 weeks and a slow reduction in my venlafaxine.  One side effect is nausea I noted but a dry snack helps""",10.0,103
Topamax,Seizure Prevention,"""Good medication, reduced My GMS disorder but now I see the effects of being on this medication. I&#039;ve been on it for 3 years now and like I said it reduced my grand mal seizures. But I&#039;ve lost 40lbs. I have trouble. Speaking the complete thought in my mind and I&#039;m always exhausted. Though, I have other issues that affect my sleeping habits, as I am a veteran. Pros and cons so consider them.""",9.0,28
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine,Headache,"""Helps tremendously.""",10.0,6
Famotidine / ibuprofen,NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis,"""This medication has been wonderful or me. I take it for menstrual cramps, fibromyalgia and CFS symptoms, and headaches. It also is my go-to for my newly diagnosed illness costochondritis (painful chest wall and rib pain), which I wouldn&#039;t wish on my worst enemy. Starts working in about 30minutes. I have multiple medical issues and take many medications daily, taking Duexis eliminates the need for a separate PPI (proton pump inhibitor). I highly recommend this medication, especially in the prevention of ulcers if taking NSAIDS will be a part if your daily life !""",9.0,0
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Mirena gave me my life back. Ever since I hit puberty at 11 years old I have had horrible, very heavy, very painful periods . Around 18 I was diagnosed with Endometriosis. I would miss school, work, have to double layer my clothes when i slept it was horrible. I tried every birth control out there including Seasonique, The NuvaRing, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Depo-Provera,  Loestrin, Lybrel, if you name it I&#039;ve tried it. Nothing worked. I started having periods that would last for 2-3 weeks. Finally I tried Mirena, having it put in was painful- but bearable. The first 6 weeks I had cramps and spotting. After that nothing. I get a very light 2-3 day period now and then. No cramps. It&#039;s amazing and gave me my life back. I&#039;m so thankful for it!""",10.0,63
Tussionex Pennkinetic,Cough,"""This stuff is amazing when you are really sick. A severe cough was making my head and neck hurt so bad. After about 20 minutes of taking Tussionex, my cough was much improved, and my neck/headache almost non-existent. I was prescribed this after Codeine wasn&#039;t helping at all. Will definitely take it again if needed.""",10.0,9
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""Wow, what a roller coaster ride! Started on 25mg, no effect, then 50, 200 finally 400. It did stop the cluster headaches, but Extreme confusion, serious loss of hearing, forgetfulness, couldn&#039;t remember my phone number! My wife wouldn&#039;t let me drive at 400mg, I was dangerous, parking became very difficult, once I had to get out of the car and let her park. Frustrating and humiliating. In the end, I was down to 50mg a day, Doc said that wasn&#039;t causing any side effects at that low dose. WRONG! When I finally stopped, it took a couple of weeks to become me again. I was shocked at the difference it made being off of it. Some of my hearing came back thankfully. I did lose 30 pounds that did not come back.""",9.0,50
Venlafaxine,Anxiety,"""Switched to Effexor XR after having severe anxiety side effects with Prozac 20mg. With Prozac initial side effects, I didn&#039;t sleep for days, constant, ceaseless agitation and restlessness, ended up in ER for psych evaluation which has never happened to me before. Doctor switched me to Effexor XR 37.5 mg and on the second day I noticed that after taking the pill in the morning, by the afternoon I was much calmer, almost drowsy, which was an enormous relief after two weeks of severe anxiety. After two weeks on Effexor XR I&#039;m doing much better; much less anxiety and worry. The PM drowsiness has gone too. I hope to stay on the low dose.""",8.0,85
Zoloft,Depression,"""This worked in the way that it got me back on track and made me feel like my old bubbly self. My social skills improved because I love talking to people now. I&#039;m generally happier. Low days are few and far between. Confidence improved and my obsessive thoughts almost ceased completely. Did not experience weight gain. No real side effects I report. This medication helps to get your mind sorted and the rest is up to you to work on yourself.""",8.0,182
Phenelzine,Depression,"""Saved my life! Had major postpartum tried for 3 months on different antidepressants nothing worked until Nardil ! Thank you Nardil ...""",10.0,50
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I am 42 yrs and have been on 40 mg celexa for years. It did help with my anxiety 100% however all I do is sleep and lay and watch TV when I am awake. I DO NOT WANT to do ANYTHING or go ANY WHERE!! I do the bare minimum of my house work when before I was OCD about my home. You could literally eat off the floor, my house did not even look lived in. Celexa has taking many years of my life!! I have decided to taper and been taking 30 mg for a week and already feel SO MUCH BETTER!! I have been doing things around my house that I have neglected before and have plans to do so much more. Also going somewhere does not sound horrible. I mean I did not even go to family functions!! I am on my way of taking my life back!""",3.0,21
Vilazodone,Depression,"""I have depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Had both positive and negative effects.  First the negative (Gastrointestional (diarrhea that goes away in time) numbness down arms and hands at night, insomnia, tingling in forehead in initial stages, swelling of face, hands, stomach, ankles, initial anxiety that subsided, up a few lbs but cannot say it is the medication yet closely watching diet to see but do seem to get very hungry in evenings). The positive is I feel better, not as negative or anxious, dealing with my mothers Alzheimer&#039;s disease better.""",7.0,152
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""Evens me out... Reduces the ups and downs.""",10.0,45
Contrave,Obesity,"""I began Contrave right around the last week of December of 2015. I was over 400lbs. I&#039;ve struggled with weight my whole life. The first two weeks I had some side effects of feeling loopy and more talkative. I&#039;m now on my 13th week and I&#039;ve lost 45 lbs. It was very easy in the beginning. I use the Scale Down system daily and it is ok. Unfortunately I&#039;ve hit a plateau and even with the max dosage I&#039;m having cravings again. I think if I can get my mind back on track I&#039;ll be ok but this was definitely not a quick fix. You still have to change your lifestyle. If you&#039;re not prepared for that, don&#039;t even bother taking this. Only side effect I still experience is dry mouth. But that helps get in all the water I need to drink daily.""",8.0,21
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have never felt so awful in my whole life as I have the last 3 weeks since having this inserted into my arm.  I cannot get it out soon enough.  My mood has been all over the map and the anxiety and depression is more than I can take.  I have gained weight in just 3 weeks and honestly feel horrible.  I would never recommend this to anyone...it is not worth it.""",1.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I recently started taking this pill to regulate my period and I feel wonderful. I&#039;m not as moody, irritated and easily annoyed as I was before. I never had a lot of pimples but my face has cleared up and haven&#039;t lost or gained weight. For me I would have to say the only bad part is that I get cramping. But it doesn&#039;t bother me since I take it right before going to bed. The best part is that my insurance covers it.""",10.0,17
Guaifenesin,Cough,"""Enhances my acid reflux""",7.0,10
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Costly, no breaks, once yearly free 30. Cost $250 monthly""",4.0,6
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been on and off the ring for years I&#039;d say at least 7yrs..from the time I was 18. The first few years it was great! No side effects. Everything else I had tried made me a psychopath. Fast forward to now I&#039;m a different person. Mine and my husband&#039;s sex life is gone. Nonexistent. The dryness is terrible, breast tenderness almost daily. No weight gain or acne but I would trade that for my normal sex life back. Perfect birth control if you are forgetful but I&#039;m to my limit on patience with it.""",7.0,9
Taytulla,Birth Control,"""I was given Taytulla after using Minastrin 24 for a year (which worked great). After taking it for a few months my anxiety (which I had before taking it but was under control) became so much worse and I began having panic attacks every day, and I actually became depressed despite having no history of it. These issues along with extreme mood swings/irratibility, frequent headaches, fatigue, and lack of motivation to do anything (despite being a motivated person before) caused me to switch back to Minastrin, even though I had to pay more because my insurance doesn&#039;t cover it . To me paying extra is way better than having to go on this pill again, which I would not recommend to anyone, especially those who have anxiety/depression to begin with""",2.0,8
Bupropion,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on Wellbutrin XL 150mg for 7 weeks now (adult ADD and comorbid depression). I experienced some of the common side effects such as dry mouth and loss of appetite, but everything came back to normal after a few weeks. Sadly, I haven&#039;t noticed much change in terms of mood or attention/focus... It hasn&#039;t worsened but it hasn&#039;t improved either. Then again I know this is a low dose. I saw my doctor today and he switched my prescription to Wellbutrin XL 300mg. I&#039;m starting tomorrow and I hope it will work better for me. I&#039;m eager to give it another try since I&#039;ve seen a lot of positive reviews on here :)""",4.0,24
Entocort EC,"Crohn's Disease, Acute","""This has been a miracle medication for me. The cost is a bit high, but the benefits out way the cost. I receive the same benefits as I do from Prednisone, however, with none of the side effects. It works very fast for me. I really think people who have to use prednisone should reconsider and try this medication for moderate flairs.  I have had Crohn&#039;s disease for 33 years, this is the only medication (except prednisone) that has worked ever so well. """,9.0,79
Canagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Was on Metformin 1000 / 2x day and 70 insulin Lantis. Started Invokana and immediately lost 5 lbs. After a few months on same dose, have lost about 15 lbs. 
Yes, I admit there are some side effects, such as frequent urination and some yeast issues. However, this is to be expected. Being on this medication, we are told we are to drink over 100 ounces of water every day. I agree and then some. Keeps things flowing, but this is the way it works. No GI issues from this med, however Metformin does cause some GI issues when skipping a dose or two. 
Remember, too, that this - or any- medication is not for everyone. We need to try different ones to find the one right for our body. I think I have found mine!""",8.0,63
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""I must be one of the rare ones.This medication was to be a resolution to constant pain from a pulled muscle in my face and neck after oral surgery. I was instructed to take 1-5MG tablet twice daily for 1 month. I take it 2 hours before bed, and by bedtime, I&#039;m so wired and jittery, I have to stay up to avoid keeping my spouse up.  I also have restless leg syndrome, spells were rare until this. After taking 1 tablet, I will spend the next 4 to 6 hours, pacing, as it seems to cause prolonged restless leg syndrome spells. The feeling seems to affect my arms as well, so I have this need to shake my hands/arms violently. Now, completely exhausted, I have to fight through the pain in my face still to sleep. I no longer take it.""",1.0,33
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So this is my first time getting a yeast infection, and initially it was just mild. A day ago a friend of mine recommended this product, so I decided to give it a try. Yeaterday around 2 pm I inserted the ointment inside my vagina and then applied it on my vulva. At 2:10, my life changed forever... The itching and burning felt UNBEARABLE. It was as though a colony of furious and uncontrollable fire ants were having a war inside my vagina. At times, I couldn&#039;t help but to release my pain and scream. My eyes watered as my vagina felt like it was melting right off of my body. My poor vagina. This was a flaming hot traredy. No YI cream is worth this fire.""",1.0,7
Sumatriptan,Cluster Headaches,"""This is a miracle for me. Cluster headaches would put me out of commission for 2 days. Imitrex gets rid of the intense pain of my eye feeling like it might pop out of my head! The first few times I took it I had side effects of the heavy feeling on my chest and in my muscles after 3x I can take with no side effects. I&#039;ve only taken it 5x  but still working great.""",9.0,24
Dexedrine,ADHD,"""I was on two 15 mg spanuals a day. I felt great when I began taking them. Way more focused not just at home but at school too. My grades had improved tremendously. I had absolutely. No troubles with this medication. I was taking dexedrine. For a little over 10 years. Due to my other meds I now take I&#039;m unable to continue to take dexedrine. I would recommend. Dexedrine to an adult or child.""",10.0,27
Implanon,Birth Control,"""Worked the way it should at first, then I had my period every day for months. The doctor told me to &quot;keep waiting&quot; so I dealt with that for so long before I went to a different doctor to get it taken out. It was effective, but I was bleeding every day for 6 months and they didn&#039;t want me to take it out. I no longer go to that doctor. Also it cost 600 dollars and I was told my insurance would cover it, it did not. Terrible, frustrating experience. Left 2 dark scars as well.""",1.0,9
Bevacizumab,Glioblastoma Multi,"""I started Avastin in November of 2009 after my spinal cord tumor started growing again. I was diagnosed with brain cancer in February 2009. The tumor is in my spinal cord, not in my brain. It effects my right leg. Makes it weak. I had surgery and went through radiation and chemo in April. The tumor was shrinking all summer and then started to grow again. In November 2009, I started Avastin as an addition to the existing Chemo called Temodar. As soon as I started Avastin, the tumor started to shrink, but my symptoms got way worse. So, I have a shrinking tumor, but side effects that are worse. """,6.0,82
Senna,Constipation,"""I hadn&#039;t been to the bathroom for almost one week. My stomach was rock hard, and I felt so sick. I took three senna tablets at 7pm. At around 2am I woke up with the most horrible stomach cramps and gas. I lay on my left side with a cushion pressing into my cramping stomach until 5am I had the most intense urge to poo. I barely made it on the toilet.. I had explosive diarrhea. It was the most painful stomach cramps I have ever had, I sat on the toilet for an hour bent over my legs crying from the pain. I still feel sick and crampy at 6pm. It did get the poo out but it was horrifically painful.""",6.0,9
Estarylla,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I went to my OBGYN for my yearly appointment and she refilled the same pill that I&#039;ve been on for two years. Loved Trinessa, did its job, I could estimate the time of my period down to the hour. Lasted 4 days. And for being a person that switched pills for a year trying to lessen my sad feelings, Trinessa really did me well. 
So, after my yearly appointment, I went to pick up my new, yearly prescription. CVS stopped carrying Trinessa and gave me Tri-Estarylla instead. All they told me was that they did not carry Trinessa and that this was the same chemical compound, just a different generic brand. Well now, I&#039;ve been on this new pill for two weeks, and I have yet to stop bleeding from my last week on Trinessa! Spotting is terrible.""",3.0,4
Trintellix,Depression,"""I&#039;m taking 10mg as prescribed.  I didn&#039;t feel the need for it but the Dr. recommended it.  I&#039;m hoping my sex drive will increase and to be more patient when driving (not as irritable).  I&#039;m still in week one but I do have multiple side effects:  nausea, head aches.  I really hope they stop soon.  I&#039;m still optimistic about this med.  Reading some reviews on here helped.  If it doesn&#039;t get better, I&#039;ll just stop.""",5.0,70
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""Ok, first of all, I&#039;m the biggest skeptic on the planet. And alot of the times, I scour the internet looking for help, to no avail. But I must say, this medicine is great and it really worked for me. I&#039;m currently taking an opiod and I&#039;ve always had really bad constipation. I get severe pain in my upper right hand side quadrant. I usually pass it and just move on. But this past week has been terrible! I&#039;ve never had so much pain and gas build up in my life! I felt so sick I couldn&#039;t work, or even move out of my bed. 
 luckily, I was told to pick this up. It initially worked, but didn&#039;t clean me out completely. So 11 hours later it started to work and work and work! Remember it can take different times for everybody! But it&#039;s a great relief!""",10.0,68
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""Gabapentin has been a miracle drug for me! I first started it 3 years ago for restless leg syndrome (which felt like painful electric shocks deep inside my legs.) It worked perfectly. I took 300 mg an hour before bed. About a year ago, I started having hot flashes (I&#039;m 52) Instead of HRT, my doctor increased my dose to 600 mg a day, in divided doses, and my hot flashes are much better. Then, 6 months ago, I became the target of a bully in the workplace and my anxiety soared! I found it nearly impossible to concentrate and it was increasingly difficult to function at all! After increasing my dose to 600 mg three times a day, I am able to breeze through my work day and I&#039;m no longer intimidated by the bully!  """,10.0,105
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""I am so upset that this new medicine did not work for me. I must have had an adverse/allergic reaction to it because I only took it for two days and I woke up with sore calf muscles, the worst stiff neck, really bad muscle pain, and a horrible sore throat. I did experience insomnia both nights as well. I called my doctor on the third day and was instructed to stop taking it right away. I thought this was going to be my miracle drug, I&#039;m tired of all the different medicines and crazy side effects. I&#039;m glad that it is working for others, hopefully I will find relief soon.""",1.0,40
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had m ine on for going on two months now and I love it. I was under the impression this little price of wonderful would be the worst decision of my life and to be honest, its not. Of course insertion hurt like a female dog, but that&#039;s to be expected. (I&#039;m 18, never gave been pregnant by the way.) That first day- and that first few- stunk. But I found walking seemed to help. My next period was pretty heavy but lasted only 4 days and it was far better than my periods prior; which only happened maybe 4 times a year and when they did I thought I was dying. I lightly speed and gained like 6 pounds but In that aspect, mine is great. I cramp lightly now and that&#039;s a miracle in and of itself. My partner hardly notices the stings too. ;]""",10.0,17
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I took two and I&#039;m positive my rectum is separating from my body right now. It cleans you out but good lord only take 1!!!""",10.0,13
Prazosin,Anxiety and Stress,"""Prazosin is very helpful for anxiety and stress, especially for those with occupations that require vigilance.  I started with 1 mg at bedtime for nightmares and insomnia, but started taking it during the daytime as well for stress and anxiety.  Only when I first started did I have a few episodes of mild dizziness, but the dizziness is gone now.  It also seems to help with BPH symptoms.""",10.0,10
Paliperidone,Schizophrenia,"""Hello, I was on Risperdal for 3 years, I switched to Invega just over a month ago and am already losing a good deal of weight, I do sometimes get restless but I accept this as the price for not sleeping 17 hours a day on Risperdal, my appetite is normal and I don&#039;t eat huge portions anymore, my energy is up and I can actually feel emotions fully again, for the first time in a long long time, would recommend giving this a try to anyone - just remember some people get different side effects, for me this also took away sexual side effects that were limiting my relationships.""",9.0,41
Bisoprolol / hydrochlorothiazide,High Blood Pressure,"""It&#039;s been good for me. I never reacted well to other medication which gave me headaches and scary heart beats. With Ziac none of that occurs and it also has a very calming effect on me.""",7.0,17
Celexa,Depression,"""I was put on Celexa for Depression, Bipolar as well as my OCD (Onsessive Compulsive Disorder). I start off taking 10mg and then later upgraded to 20mg but my experience wasn&#039;t entirely the greatest. The Celexa aggravated my OCD ticks making them occur more frequently which automatically raised my level of anxiety and stress. I am always tired and feel like a complete zombie, I find it tiring to even laugh and smile. My appetite has increased drastically, I pretty much never stop eating. And it has really affected my bipolar making me very irritable. Ever since I&#039;ve been on Celexa I&#039;ve had many child-like tantrums where I have gotten physically violent. This pill wasn&#039;t for me. I am currently still on Celexa but am being weened off of it.""",2.0,19
Dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""When I was 12 years old. I woke up at 2 in the morning to blindingly agonizing pain, bad enough that I found myself screaming at the top of my lungs. But when I tried to get out of bed I found my strength fail me and plummeted to the ground hitting my head on my night table. My parents found me and brought me to the hospital. 
I only found out years later when reading a list of side effects and overdose symptoms just how harmful this drug is. The word limit doesn&#039;t allow me to even scratch the surface. I will say that it has left serious physiological scars that decades later have still not healed.
I cannot deny that it did help me pay attention in class. But I would still advise any parent that loves their child to STAY CLEAR!""",1.0,3
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""In the first four months of being on this medicine I lost 50 pounds, by 6 months I had lost 60 pounds. Don&#039;t get me wrong, you can&#039;t expect to take this pill and magically drop weight, you also have to workout and change your eating habits. But if you are dedicated to changing your eating habits and working out regularly then this medicine will work miracles! Give it a chance but have self control to go along with it.""",9.0,14
Levomilnacipran,Depression,"""I was surprised to see that there were some reviews that showed it wasn&#039;t helping some people. I&#039;m very sorry for that. Depression runs in my family. I&#039;ve been on over 20 different antidepressants throughout my life. Nothing has ever worked. I don&#039;t recall any improvement from anything. I started fetzima about 2 years ago. I felt relief within 1 week. I couldn&#039;t believe the difference within 2 weeks. I have experienced some rough times. I&#039;ve had a few suicide attempts and woke up in ICU 3 times. I&#039;m not trying to say I&#039;ve had it worse than anyone. I&#039;m just saying that was the place I was in. This was the only med that worked. The only drawback is the cost. It&#039;s very expensive without a savings card.""",10.0,22
Megestrol,Weight Loss,"""I have  been skinny all my life , but due some medical issues i lost some more weight and ended up at 95lbs  (5&#039;4).  During my hospital stay a Nutritionist told me about Megace and said i can try it and see if it helps me. After I got out of the hospital I went to pick up the Medication and started it right away. I started by the end of November 2017 and gained  over 27 lbs so far. I cant be  happier.No side effects at all beside  not getting my period. I  definitely  recommend MEGACE.""",10.0,18
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I had severe depression and could not sleep at all. My husband can testify that I could be awake for 4 days in a row. I had anxiety attacks. I was on Cymbalta, Lamotrigine and Molipaxin. But the depression stayed and my sleep did not improve at all. I was hospitalized 3 times in less than 3 years. The last time I was gradually put on bigger doses of Serequel - up to 400g. The last 2 days I slept through the whole night - deep sleep! I have been on it for more than 5 years. I drink it at night  -about an hour before I want to sleep. I have slept every night. My mood has been stable all these years - no depression , anxiety attacks or weight gain. I do have difficulty getting &quot;fully awake &quot; in the morning. But I would rather have this &quot;side effect&quot;.""",10.0,117
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Was prescribed this medicine to combat my generalized anxiety disorder. It worked fine for a few months, but then I got depressed.  I didn&#039;t want to leave the house, talk on the phone, or even text or email any friends at all.  I also gained 20 lbs.  That might have had something to do with the depression that suddenly came about also.  This might work for some people, but I was not one of them.""",5.0,10
Ciprofloxacin,Bronchitis,"""This is the ONLY medicine I would use. I get bronchitis alot and this is the only one that makes me better faster.""",10.0,27
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I had tried every combination of topical skincare routines for years and had had no luck with clearing up my acne. Doryx cleared up my acne almost overnight and I have been taking it for several weeks and have been almost completely clear--I can&#039;t even remember the last time I was!. Very satisfied!""",10.0,59
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I just started this, I am on my third day my Anxiety has not gotten any better.
I am wondering how long  it takes to help? I just want to feel like my old self again.""",2.0,6
Indocin,"Gout, Acute","""Good results for gout within a day or so of treatment. Relieved pain very rapidly, but a bit slower dealing with the swelling. """,9.0,65
Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine,Migraine,"""I have been diagnosed as having New persistent daily headache. That means every single day, ALL day for the last 5 years I&#039;ve had a headache that varies from just a headache to a full on borderline debilitating migraine. 
I have noticed that this medicine does offer some relief for me. I am sensitive to a lot of medications and also allergic to many.  I noticed with this medication, when I do take it, I often feel like I want to take more. Even after the medication has made my headache tolerable I literally think about this medication. To me, that shows it can definitely have some addictive tendencies and for a person whose condition is not likely to go away this could be a real issue. this is more for a once in a while migraine.""",8.0,2
Orlistat,Obesity,"""Well been on these one week and got to say they are great lost 9lb over Xmas when eating bad. Had some unpleasant side effects so I&#039;m watching what I eat and my toilet habit is normal so I&#039;m excited to see what I loose when eating well. Can&#039;t believe what a difference 9lb makes excited to see more results.""",9.0,72
Canasa,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""This medicine stopped the pain of two severe colon fistulas (fissures?) in about three days.  I&#039;m very glad to have had it prescribed, and to my knowledge, no side effects.""",9.0,18
Belviq,Obesity,"""I started this medicine last month.  At first i lost a few pounds. However, the headache was incredibly bad.  By Week 2 I was wondering if I should continue. I read some reviews on here and everyone said to keep going until day 14, so I pushed through. By day 14, I had gained 7 pounds and my entire body ached as well as my head still hurting.  My mind felt fuzzy and I, overall, felt horrible.  I decided to stop taking the medicine.   Good luck to everyone taking the pill. It was not for me. :(""",2.0,26
Diethylpropion,Obesity,"""Back in 1992 I used Tenuate. and I dropped 70lbs. In 9 months and I am still sexy today!""",10.0,129
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""As a birth control - I was on this for over 6 years with no problems. Now I&#039;m back on to control my moods after 2 births. Trying to get my hormones back in check. And I&#039;m not too happy. I feel like I have no energy and no libido. Both of which could be due to the kids. However, my mood swings are back in check. I have gained a significant amount of weight in the year I&#039;ve been back on it (6lbs) despite no changes in diet or exercise. So overall it&#039;s doing what it should. But I wish I was me again. Hopefully that will come. My husband is really sick of the no libido thing though.""",7.0,10
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""At 35 years old I thought i was over &#039;teenage acne&#039; and my recent issues were hormonal. Over the past few of years I&#039;ve used every face wash possible!
I go on holiday in 2 weeks and had the worst break out ever! I didn&#039;t want to go on holiday looking like a child&#039;s dot to dot book, so I visited my doctor who gave me this gel.
I&#039;ve used it for only 3 nights and the spots are already 5 times better than they were! The red blotches from previous spots are also pretty much vanished.
Yes its left my face dry and a bit tight, so make sure you use a good quality moisturiser once you&#039;ve washed the gel off your face in the morning. I&#039;d recommend reapplying moisturisturiser a couple of times through the day. Looking forward to seeing the full results!""",8.0,12
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""So, I&#039;ve been on birth control since I was like 16 years old - I&#039;m 24 now. I started taking Loestrin 24 fe for a while, which I loved! Then I tried out the Depo shot, that was cool as well. Got back on Loestrin 24 fe since it&#039;s holy grail for me! Never had any problems with this birth control. I stopped taking it for a while, then of course, it was discontinued. Now here&#039;s Minastrin 24 fe. Well, I began taking this medicine and would become so ill that I wanted to cry literally every day for about an hour. Not only that, but the mint taste makes me very nauseous to this day and it&#039;s been 6 months. I&#039;ve lost all attraction to my boyfriend after starting this pill.  IT SUCKS!""",1.0,6
Insulin detemir,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Levermir caused gas build up.""",5.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Got this in March it&#039;s now end of August. It does a good job of birth control because I&#039;ve had unprotected sex over 10x with this and I&#039;m not pregnant. but its so annoying because I spot for 3 weeks, that&#039;s way too long. It&#039;s stressful and I hate it. I gained 10 pounds, I&#039;m only keeping it for the birth control and because it regulates my addictive sexual activity.""",5.0,10
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""Go to Costco and sign up for their prescription program.  Unbelievable difference in cost  in comparison to other pharmacies.  This medication saved my life.""",10.0,77
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""My experience is absolutely terrible with this. I had it out in September 2014. I gained 20 lbs in the first month and another 10 soon after. Now I&#039;m the biggest I&#039;ve ever been and that&#039;s not even the worst part. I&#039;ve had mood swing, I&#039;ve been prescribed antidepressants, and most recently I had a period that lasted 5 months straight. I had to double up with pills for it to stop. I get irritable for no reason, I&#039;ll go through stints of just wanting to do nothing but lay around all day... I&#039;ve tried diet changes and working out but the weight just sticks.""",2.0,0
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I am now part way through my 3rd shot of this injection. I&#039;m 18 and have had pretty much constant bleeding for the past 9 months, with only a few weeks of no bleeding! I feel shattered constantly and have no energy! The main way that it&#039;s protected me from pregnancy is that I haven&#039;t been able to even have sex due to constant bleeding! This experience has been a nightmare for me, it&#039;s been painful and I&#039;ve felt rough and low the whole time! I wouldn&#039;t recommend this at all as any side effects last for the 3 months that it stays in your system!""",1.0,4
Vivelle-Dot,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I tried compounded creams and they didn&#039;t work for me. Only one week on this patch and my hot flashes are almost none and I&#039;m sleeping much better.""",10.0,38
Invega,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""This med is rubbish . I can&#039;t sleep  I have insomnia weight gain feel like garbage.  It was helpful for first 4 months.""",3.0,26
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""Took 4 hours to work on first litre of Moviprep...was up all night""",6.0,22
Bupropion,Depression,"""Didnt work. Hit my anxiety to the max in just 4 days. """,1.0,49
Pregabalin,Pain,"""I gained weight.""",9.0,39
Interferon beta-1a,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have used Avonex for about a month now, to treat my MS.  I have a mild case, and symptoms are not too severe.
I appreciate the once-a-week injection (hate needles) but am feeling the side effects.  I use the Tylenol PM when I take the injections and that does seem to help.  We take the injections on Thursday, and I am able to work from home on Fridays.  I am very tired, but usually better by Saturday.  I definitely recommend this based on the once-a-week injection vs the daily or every-other day injection of the other choices for MS. Good Luck.""",9.0,19
Venlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I had a major trauma happen in my life about 11 yrs ago. Although I have been depressed for most of my life I went to the doctor for extra help during this stressful time. My doctor prescribed Effexor XR and I was on 75 milligrams per day and then within the last 4 years to 150 milligrams. I truly do not know what I would do without this medicine. It really has improved my life, my mood and lessens the depression. I too once tried to wean off on my own and it was very emotional time. I will never do that again without my Drs knowledge and help. Effexor xr has changed my life and improved it greatly. I say try it and if it doesn&#039;t work for you, continue to consult with your Dr to find a medicine that helps your depression. Best wishes.""",8.0,42
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""Percocet is the only medicine that gives me relief from chronic back pain, sciatica, trochanteric bursitis, fibromyalgia, and restless leg pain.  I don&#039;t even waste my time on any over-the-counter medicines.  Been using on and off for about ten years.  I can quit anytime I want without any withdrawal symptoms.  I&#039;m very pleased with the way it works for me!""",9.0,33
Voltaren,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""Offered no pain relief at all.""",1.0,10
Velivet,Birth Control,"""It made me violent. 1 month straight. My breast stayed sore. I am already bipolar II and I needed this pill to stop my PMDD spikes and it amplified it. """,1.0,3
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I went to my doctor 4/26/2016 &amp; weighed 225. I have been eating &amp; working out the way he says to. I was a little eager to weigh myself yesterday. I lost 2lbs. So I&#039;m starting somewhere. I will update you guys in a month! Good luck everyone!""",6.0,11
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""Ok, I&#039;m back to share my experience with Pylera. I completed a 10-day dose of 12 pills/day.
Glad that I read reviews before begining or else the side effects would&#039;ve concerned me.
From. day 1, I experienced daily nausea even though I ate a small meal with each dose, had a slight headache for about 3 days, my feces turned blackish brown by day 3 &amp; lost its stink! No kidding! I also felt a little off, i.e. a feeling not quite right &amp; a little tired. I drank a lot of water with each dose just as stated. I wont know the results for another 2-3 weeks. In the mean time I am taking Omeprazol 2x daily &amp; a Probiotic.""",6.0,10
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""Seems to take the edge of anxiety to some extent. Also having acceptance and commitment therapy which is helping quite a bit too. Still have bad days though but not quite as bad generally as before I was on the medication. No real side effects from what I&#039;ve seen.""",7.0,15
Zomig,Migraine,"""The side effects far outweighed the benefits. Before I ever noticed that a migraine had begun to subside I was overwhelmed with the most awful tingling sensation. It literally felt like I had a full body rash and as though something was crawling on me, mixed with the tingly sensation when your foot falls asleep. I also got very weak and nauseous, and occasionally light headed. It was dreadful. I finally decided it was easier to take my regular migraine meds and treat the actual migraine symptoms than to deal with the side effects of Zomig. The only reason I&#039;m giving it a 2 is because it did slightly lessen the actual migraine.""",2.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been taking mononessa for almost 3 years, and I haven&#039;t had any problems taking these pills.
I can recommend mononessa because I haven&#039;t been pregnant, its good""",9.0,5
Deplin,Depression,"""It has helped me quite a bit, although it doesn&#039;t seem to have antidepressant effects.  It&#039;s definitely helping me &quot;think&quot; better - I&#039;m not confused anymore.""",8.0,45
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""This works as birth control because you won&#039;t ever have sex on it since you&#039;ll bleed all month long and you&#039;ll have no sex drive.""",1.0,4
Levofloxacin,Sinusitis,"""Had a sinus infection for over a month, but didn&#039;t know it, because it started out as pain in my teeth.  Went to dentist on 2 seperate occassions within 2 weeks to have a check-up and x-rays.  X-rays revealed nothing wrong with my teeth.  Pain went to throat for 2 weeks and then my ear.  All on left-side.  Went to my PCP, who said my sinuses were almost completely closed.  I did not have any pain around eyes/nose at this point.  Put on Levaquin.  The pain has gotten worse!!  Has not helped me with my sinus infection.  In fact, I&#039;m on day 6, and not only do I have pain in my teeth, ears, and throat still, but now it&#039;s traveled throughout my entire head!  The malaise I feel is horrible! Been mainly in bed for 5 days now! Horrible antibiotic!!""",1.0,13
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have suffered from anxiety for most of my life. Over the years the stress of having a son, a demanding job made it worse. I thought my feelings were normal. Then about 4 years ago I started to feel angry all the time due to my stress and anxiety. I was prescribed prozac as I was told I was depressed. I refused to take the medication as I thought of the stigma. My racing thoughts, anxiety got worse. I finally recognized I needed help and took Zoloft. I can&#039;t believe what a difference it has made. I feel like my old self. Calm, loving and enjoying life again. It has made a huge difference in my marriage as I no longer feel so angry all the time.""",10.0,35
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""On pain patch 3 years and lowered from 10 mg to 5 mg. Did this to stop the use of this drug. It works great for about first year then other issues start. Poor sleep, withdrawal after 5th day, won&#039;t last 7 days. When I stopped it I had legs and arm spasming to point of not walking, also lack of energy, and tired for about three weeks, depression, lack of interest in anything. Don&#039;t start if you can avoid it..""",2.0,5
Estradiol,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""It works for me, my insurance does cover some of it but since it is not generic I have to pay almost the whole thing..""",8.0,40
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I started taking apri because I was trying to do fertility treatments. The first day I took it I was fine but I felt really warm after taking it. The second day I took it I still felt warm when taking it. I went to work and was very nauseous. I ended up vomiting all day while at work. I could barely stand up my stomach hurt so bad. So I quit taking it. My stomach hurt for 3 days after that. Now i am supposed to be ovulating and have seemed to come on my period again but a lighter color than usual and much lighter. But I was just on a week ago.""",1.0,3
Zoloft,Depression,"""Zoloft is a life saver, I was depressed and suicidal since the sixth grade, and in 10th grade had a suicide attempt that ended me up in a hospital. About 2 months on Prozac,  which is horrible (for me), I was put on Zoloft 50mg and have recently been brought up to 200mg for depression and 1mg twice daily Xanax for anxiety and panic disorder. I was 16 when I started taking Zoloft and am 20 now, I still have some depression and anxiety but it is at a much lower level than before, and can actually talk to people and no longer feel like I am a complete failure and a nobody; I feel like I have a purpose to life!""",10.0,42
Lorcaserin,Obesity,"""I just picked up Belviq over the weekend and I can say that I noticed a big change in my appetite. It&#039;s as if I have no energy to eat more than I have to and my stomach feels more full sooner into the meal so I eat less. Now I have tried many diets, many weight loss supplements without success so I was skeptical. Belviq is different. Instead of messing with your metabolism, it focuses on the appetite center and nothing more. I have had no side effects! Unlike the others I have tried in the past such as anxiety, nervousness, headaches, palpitations. I&#039;m motivated to finally lose that 30 lbs my doctor keeps yelling at me about!""",10.0,141
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""So far so good! Began taking this in April 2015. First 10 days I had my period, but towards the end it was brownish discharge. Missed my period in May, had it in June for 3 days (extremely light), and haven&#039;t had it since. I&#039;ve been on many BCs from pills to Depo, and by far this has been the best for me. No anxiety or depression exacerbation (which was a big worry since I already have them - didn&#039;t want this to make it worse). Still have my sex drive (which the hubby was worried about). Only other symptoms I&#039;ve had are sore breasts, hunger and even though no period I still have PMS before my sugar pills.""",9.0,8
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""I don&#039;t mind Seroquel, other medicines made my stomach sick, but Seroquel helps. Didn&#039;t like weight gain, so I&#039;m dieting. It&#039;s better than Geodon. """,7.0,8
Diazepam,Night Terrors,"""I take Valium for night terrors in relation to PTSD and anxiety disorder. I have tried many medications but nothing works as well as Valium does. This includes Klonopin, Xanax, and SSRI&#039;s used for this condition that do not work at all.""",10.0,55
Infliximab,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""Remicade just isn&#039;t working for me or not yet.  When I did my 1 and 2 infusions I could tell a difference.  I had my 3 on and  have to wait 8 weeks.  After 3 weeks I had a flare up and I am in week 6 and I still feel awful.  Maybe I need them more frequently or a higher dose.  I am feeling  so darn frustrated.  I was hoping for a miracle drug to make me feel better and so far it&#039;s not.  I read how it helps everyone but I want that for me too!  Can&#039;t wait to see my dr so we can get  ask up and the pain""",3.0,7
Sertraline,Depression,"""I think this medication really could have worked for me, but I just not get through the headache side effect.""",5.0,16
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Overactive Bladde,"""I&#039;ve had Interstitital Cystitis ( IC) for about 6 years or so.  Some pain while peeing and bladder pain.
Last Feb 2015 the Urologist inserted the Botox into my bladder.  My life for the past year and a half has been miserable to say the least.  Never had problems before with incontinence but boy do I have it now.  For the past year and a half I&#039;ve had to wear Depends during the day and at night I have to wear an External Catheter and drain bag.  My desire to do anything is not there anymore where before I was always pretty active.  My Urologist doesn&#039;t understand why I&#039;m having this outcome. He has other patients that do the Botox for the IC and had good results.  Never again. Don&#039;t know if this stuff will ever wear off.""",1.0,35
Harvoni,Hepatitis C,"""Was diagnosed with hep c in 2002. Doctor says probably have had it for more than 40 years. Like many have no idea how disease was contracted. Have tried two previous treatments of interferon with no success. Started Harvoni 12 weeks ago, was undetectable after 4 weeks. Have suffered some aggravating side effects since my first week in Headaches,fatigue, brain fog and heart burn. Side effects subsided after three weeks but now have returned after 12 weeks. Got 12 more to go i&#039;ll make it through. Not near as bad as interferon. Thanks Gilead for the good work.""",10.0,32
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I would never reccomend this shot to anyone! I know everyone is different but i am 18 years old and have been on it for 2 years! Ive experienced crazy weight gain, hair loss and my anxiety was bad before but now it is terrible where it is causing me to not even sleep at night anymore! I do like the no periods but all the other side effects just kind of ruin that! If you are looking for birth control methods all i have to say is just DON&#039;T pick the depo shot!!!""",1.0,0
Macrobid,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Wasted my money on this antibiotic. Made me feel so nauseated for several hours after taking it, &amp; gave me diarrhea, but I tried it for four days, twice daily, hoping it might treat the UTI I had it prescribed for. No such luck Yet. Still having symptoms of burning, urgency and frequency; now I&#039;ll be going back to the clinic, to wait for hours and get a new script. Wait in line at the pharmacy, pay more money...Such a waste of precious time, money &amp; sick leave.""",1.0,10
Tramadol,Back Pain,"""I love this medicine. The chronic back pain disappears and tramadol doesn&#039;t provide any drowsiness.""",10.0,52
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""Effexor has been the most effective antidepressant for me. I&#039;ve tried 5  SSRI&#039;s. Effexor doesn&#039;t make me lazy or spaced out. I feel it helps my cognitive functioning, as well as focus, motivation and memory. I will go off effexor for periods of time, plenty of time for my brain/body to reset, but I keep finding it better to be on Effexor. It&#039;s helped me to not be so negative, irritable and just miserable overall. I can feel its slight pain killing effects as well. It keeps me doing things instead of laying in bed ruminating negative thoughts. Side effects for me are constipation and lower libido. Miralax fixes the first one. As for the second one, before Effexor I wasn&#039;t socializing at all anyways, so the I can handle that side effect.""",9.0,62
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""Noticing that I hadn&#039;t had a bowel movement in almost 6 days I purchased this product and took 2 around 3 am. I woke up around 8:30am with the most pain I&#039;ve ever felt in my life. I gave child birth natty rally with no medicines but this by far felt almost the same. I felt nauseous and had frequent flow of bowel movements. I got sweaty hot then so cold I would shiver in a matter of seconds apart. I even felt faint and my vision got blurry. After drinking 2 bottles of water I felt somewhat of a relief in pain but not 100%. If you need a bowel movement this is your product but it HURTS! Try stool softener instead.""",9.0,8
Budesonide,"Crohn's Disease, Acute","""VERY good medication! I had uncontrolled Crohn&#039;s for many years (no medicine would work for me).  My gastroenterologist decided to try this one and it was a life saver.  I couldn&#039;t go out before (even for groceries!). It didn&#039;t take very long to get the full effects from it and though the cost is higher than with the other medicines, I am more than willing to pay it to get my life back.  I could only get relief from prednisone before this medicine came along, but had terrible side effects from it.  Highly recommended for anyone looking for some relief for Crohn&#039;s.  Good luck to all with this debilitating disease.""",10.0,67
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been taking Ritalin for about 4 months now and it has helped me immensely. I&#039;m a college student and suffer from ADD, Major Depressive Disorder and OCD. I was put on this during a hospitalization because in the past I was on Concerta and it worked wonders. So being on this medication I have been able to concentrate better on my schooling and other tasks. The downfall with this med is that it lasts for about 5 hours before it wears off. The other downfall is that I am recovering from an eating disorder and the loss of appetite makes it hard to want to eat.""",7.0,9
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""So this is day 2 after getting Paragard and am still in pain. The insertion was unbelievably bad! No kids and already heavy cycle to start. I have many tattoos so I can take the pain but I am glad that its over with. The cramps are painful and come and go! I am hopeful and will stick this out bc I can&#039;t have any hormonal bc any more due to migraines with aura and possibility of stroke with use. I can&#039;t wait for this pain to go away!""",5.0,0
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""I found this drug increases appetite rapidly and is very sedating, I do not feel it has worked for depression or anxiety, I am on the maximum dose and take it alongside another anti depressant. I have taken for approx 12 months, I am now reducing with the aim of stopping due to the weight gain and lack of real benefit.""",3.0,12
Norethindrone,Amenorrhea,"""I was taking a combination estrogen patch along with a progesterone pill. My insurance decided they would no longer cover the progesterone so my Doctor put me on norethindrone. I have been taking it for 3 weeks and I finally realized yesterday what was happening to me. I have been in such a horrible mood that I cant stand myself. I am sick to my stomach, my blood sugar dropped, I cant sleep, it has been a nighmare. I am better off just going through menopause the natural way.""",1.0,3
Diflucan,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I have suffered every month, for years with a yeast problem. Avoiding sex, chocolate and wine were hardly a solution for me! These are the important ingredients you should be taking:

1. Eat yogurt &amp; cereal on an empty stomach. 

2. Take an acidophillus supplement. 

This made me NORMAL. Hooooray!""",8.0,87
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the Nexplanon in for about 7 months now. In the beginning, my period was VERY IRREGULAR which was quite irritating being as though I had just switched from the pill, with whichI I was skipping my period altogether. (I stopped using the pill Levora due to excessive nausea). After the irregular, CONSTANT, bleeding stopped, it&#039;s been GREAT TO ME! I don&#039;t have to worry about it, the bleeding has stopped (so far altogether, but it&#039;s only been near 2 months), I have no nausea from it, no known side effects honestly. No weight change, I don&#039;t feel moody, anxious, or depressed (like i did on Levora) so it&#039;s currently amazeballs. I would&#039;ve given this a 10 rating, but that bleeding in the beginning was beyond aggravating. STICK IT OUT!""",8.0,4
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had this for a year now and I can say it is a very effective birth control. Mine is in my arm at an angle though which scared me. One end was poking out and the other was so down in my arm I could barely feel it. My doctor said it was fine and over time it has levelled out for the most part. No bleeding for the first 6 months! After that the periods were light at first but are getting heavier. The first period after that 6 months was for a month straight. Then they were like 4-7 days once a month which is normal for me. currently on day 22 of a period. It feels like I am peeing my pants because the blood comes in waves and my uterus lining come off in huge chunks. Most part great birth control with disgusting periods.""",8.0,0
Duloxetine,Depression,"""Been on it for about a month now. Was on 30mg, now on 60mg so far feel a little better but not much. Hopefully will improve. Side effects: night sweats, tremors, a little nausea paranoia and anxiety.""",5.0,13
Augmentin,Sinusitis,"""I loved the Antibiotic. If you take probiotics and eat yogurt you&#039;ll be fine. If you&#039;re sensitive to antibiotics and get yeast infections easily. I recommend asking you GP for diflucan 2 pills take it 2 or 3 days into the antibiotic course then on day 6 or 7.""",10.0,30
OxyContin,Pain,"""I have been on OxyContin for 8 years now, I have many problems and I am disabled. They&#039;ve tried me on several medicines before this and nothing worked. I am so sensitive and allergic to a lot of medicines. But then they started me on OxyContin&#039;s and it has worked for me up until last month when they changed them. They are not as effective as they once were and now I am suffering because of it. """,10.0,61
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""For the last 7 months, I have taken 30mg/day. It eased 90% of my anxieties and obsessive thoughts. My family and friends quickly noticed my new, laid back state. I laughed more and cried (a whole lot) less. I have never been so emotionally stable.
However, these benefits come at a price. First, I&#039;m extremely tired. Next, my libido is gone. Also, my memory is awful. I constantly forget simple conversations or tasks. Similarly, I now struggle to articulate my thoughts. I often stumble over words and lose my train of thought mid-conversation. Lastly, at times, I feel like an emotionless zombie.
For these reasons, I plan to taper off of the medication. I instead hope to learn new coping techniques.""",7.0,113
Welchol,"Diarrhea, Chronic","""I had my gall bladder out in 1998. I suffered with the diarrhea 5-8 times a day and was miserable. What is even worse, I am obese and so doctors didn&#039;t believe me that I was having watery diarrhea so often. I didn&#039;t get prescribed anything until 2011 so 13 years of suffering. I was first given Colestid but found I could not tolerate the powder. A new doctor prescribed Welchol. At first I only needed to take 4 a day and it worked. But now I find that sometimes the 6 a day doesn&#039;t completely work so I believe I have something else going on-lactose or gluten allergy maybe. I have to take the Welchol on time 3 times a day or the next day I am back to square one. I take 2 big tablets, 3 times a day.""",8.0,63
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve been taking contrave for 2 weeks and 3 days. Every since I started I get bad stomach cramps after I eat. It doesn&#039;t matter if it&#039;s a well proportioned healthy nutritious meal or a unhealthy meal it happens after every meal. I feel nauseous a little still and in the beginning I felt nauseous more frequently! I feel energetic, sometimes tired but that depends on my amount of sleep. For the most part I feel energetic. Since I started taking this pill I don&#039;t ever feel hungry I have to remind myself to eat every 2-3 hours or I will only eat once a day which is terrible. So all in all the side effects are not worth it. This will be my last day because the stomach cramps have become a inconvenience and make me miserable after eating.""",2.0,14
Dronedarone,Atrial Fibrillation,"""On this medication for one year now. Have had several Atrial Fibrillation episodes, with longest duration 17 days, all with self conversion. Previously on sotalol and digoxin. Ablation probably in the not too distant future, but not looking forward to it. Have severe sleep apnea and all episodes but one triggered during sleep.""",7.0,3
Clonidine,Anxiety,"""Complex Ptsd, extreme anxiety,border line personality disorder,insomnia,social phobia and fear fear fear over nothing! Valium once a day for 4yrs. Last 2months have been extreme anxiety valium not working as good just had a clonidine i feel great. My neck n shoulders feel like new. No straining. My eye tension is gone so my headache is gone too. So far so good. Very happy.""",10.0,38
Remeron,Depression,"""Took Remeron/mirtazapine few years ago for about one week &amp; gained about 15 (unwanted pounds). I just ate and slept so I stopped after a week! Was taking it first thing in the morning at the time but this doc said take at night. I need the appetite stimulation now so I&#039;m prescribed it again. Don&#039;t know if I could handle the ravenous, uncontrollable appetite it gives though and don&#039;t remember the effect on my depression as I was too consumed with eating. """,6.0,61
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Ladies, I feel so much shame for this but I feel like I have to tell my story because it might help calm some nerves. I had unprotected sex when I was so drunk that I couldn&#039;t remember if he came inside of me or what, so the next day (about 12 hours after) I went out and grabbed a version of the day after pill called &quot;take action&quot;. In the weeks after I felt all sorts of pregnancy symptoms. See this is why I feel so much shame; I got pregnant when I was a teen and had an abortion. You&#039;d think I would have learned my lesson. Anyway so I know what it feels like to be pregnant. Breast tenderness, nausea, cramping. And then a day before I got my period I had some spotting, which really freaked me out. Mother Nature came the next day""",10.0,5
Valium,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""It has really helped me right at the most important time to calm down and not bother with severe drinking.""",9.0,20
Accutane,Rosacea,"""Just hitting one month on Accutane. Don&#039;t forget, this is a review for Rosacea, not Acne. I gave it a 9/10 for acne and on Rosacea I will give it an 8/10 so far. I will update the review over time. I was so hesitant to try Accutane with the horror stories, but you have to remember it is for less than 1% of the people that take it. I struggled with depression and have had ZERO depression episodes. Dry eyes and dry lips. Hair thinning a bit, but am not losing any whatsoever. Vivid dreams. That is all. Only had two headaches (minor). This and CeraVe Cleanser   CeraVe Moisturizer has made my rosacea go COMPLETELY away. The redness on my face is gone. It is amazing to me. Good luck to all who go down the Accutane road! Everyone is different.""",8.0,14
Bactrim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I used this medication a few times to treat a urinary tract infections and two times I experienced severe allergic reactions where I had hives on my tongue, neck and face, and they left scars. Be careful.""",1.0,28
Iressa,Non-Small Cell Lung Cance,"""I (78 y.o. male) was diagnosed with NSCLC in March 2011 and in late May I started taking Iressa as a first line of treatment. For the first five months my only side effect was a mild rash. I then had swollen gums and stomach acid.  Both quickly responded to antibiotics. 75 days between the March and May CT scans the tumor increased by 86% (from 4.9 x 4 cms).  50 days later in July, after taking Iressa, the CT scan revealed an 83% reduction.  From March to July it reduced by 69% and in December, although subtle, there has been further reduction.""",9.0,18
Ativan,Anxiety,"""I took .5mg ativan 2 times a day for 14 days.  I noticed I wasn&#039;t getting the same anti anxiety effect so I decided to stop taking it.  I figured it had only been 2 weeks so stopping should not have been a problem.  I then proceeded into 11 days of HELL.  The first 2 days were not to bad  but every day progressively got worse.  The Insomnia was the worst.  I got to the point where I would dread the night.  And then the night mares started.  They were horribly dark. I thought I was going to die.  I finally would take .5mg every other or every third night just to get some sleep.  It took me months to find a doctor who understood how to get off the Ativan.  I&#039;m now on a 2 1/2% taper (40 weeks) I&#039;m on week 9, Not fun.  DO NOT TAKE IT""",1.0,31
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""This pill worked very well for me. I have been taking it for over 2 years for my horrible menstrual cramps and I love it. I am a very petite 95 pound, 19 year old girl and this has not caused any side effects for me at all. I had no weight gain although I went from a B cup to a C cup, but that I didn&#039;t mind. Overall, very good birth control, definitely would recommend it.""",10.0,14
Zofran ODT,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I must say I don&#039;t have cancer, and I don&#039;t have a disease, I have a spas mastic colon which in turns gives me a severe case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation. I usually have a bowl movement every 6-11 days and when I do, I get extremely ill with uncontrollable vomiting due to the pain. I&#039;ve tried several NON dissolving medications and I&#039;ve found that Zofran ODT (8mg) is the best and I will stick with it as long as it continues to work for me.
I hope someone finds this helpful. If you have any form of illness that causes severe vomiting I recommend Zofran ODT.""",10.0,24
Lopressor,High Blood Pressure,"""It is fourth blood pressure pill for me. It feels like it is only partly working. My blood pressure problems are usually happening after anxiety attacks of which doctors says I have but don&#039;t know why.""",4.0,39
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Cannot emphasize this enough, I am a hypochondriac and love to worry so naturally I only focused on the less than favorable reviews. 
Well let me tell you, don&#039;t worry. Tastes a LOT like BC powder chased by a cherry coke. Yucky but over quick and at least to me no where near as bad as some described. Actually the worst part was drinking so much water. Made me burp a bunch and feel bloated somewhat. Since I was hungry from only drinking liquids this was not completely unwelcome. 
Felt chilled for a little bit but I think this was more from being so nervous. 
Took an hour to kick in and since then has been doing its job. No cramping, just lots of &quot;I gotta go&quot;.  If this is the worst then this will be about the easiest procedure ever.""",10.0,68
Loestrin 24 Fe,,"""I&#039;ve taken Loestrin 24 Fe for almost four years now. I love it! The only time I had side effects was when I first started it and my doctor recommended that I take two pills in one day - bad call. Aside from that, it&#039;s been great. I take it continuously (without the iron pills) and I stopped having periods after about a year. It&#039;s amazing not to have to deal with that every month. Everyone&#039;s body is different, but Loestrin works perfectly for me.""",10.0,2
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I just want to say what a horrible experience using trulicity, every single side effect happened to me, and I used the low dose one.  I had nausea, diahrrea, vomiting, upper/lower/mid abdomen pain, it was so bad that I drag my self to my doctors and they had to call an ambulance because my BP dropped to low levels, nurse said you look green.  I got dehydrated and a week after, my stomach still gassy, and in pain.  I hope it works for some of you but if you are considering it, be advised, I lost an unhealthy 12 lbs in few days.""",2.0,19
Propranolol,Benign Essential Trem,"""March 22, 2017 - I took Inderal Oct - Dec 2016 for hand tremors (never helped). I was prescribed 40mg but 1 month later complained of side effects &amp; was prescribed 10mg. While I was on it, I experienced major fatigue (esp. w/ the higher dosage), I was constantly freezing, I just was not myself. Idk when the short term memory loss started, but it is HORRIBLE, &amp; while taking Inderal on the lower dosage, I experienced an episode of what I think was acute psychosis. I read that acute psychosis &amp; short term memory loss could be temporary  or for ever. I&#039;m very scared. I want my memory back, &amp; I&#039;m afraid for my life &amp; others&#039; lives.""",1.0,13
Cozaar,High Blood Pressure,"""got prescribed this about a month ago I&#039;m 22, 250 lbs and have had a blood pressure reading of 170/110 for the past year or so after taking cozaar 50 mg for just one month daily its dropped to 112/66 I feel great except for the blurry distorted vision rather have that then die from a stroke or heart attack any day other than that no side effects.""",9.0,41
Saxenda,Weight Loss,"""I started Saxenda on 1-12-17 and as of 2-27-17, I have lost 16 pounds.  My insurance will not cover this medication so I am not able to afford it at the full dose.  I have been taking 1.2 mg daily due to cost.   Seems to be working ok for me at this dose and I have had no bad side effects.  I have lots of trouble losing weight and seem to have finally found something that works and my insurance will not cover it.  :(""",9.0,16
Tranylcypromine,Depression,"""5 years on Parnate.  Have tried numerous antidepressants and Psycho Drugs, this is only one that has worked.  Also take 2 mg/day Suboxone it helps some how.""",9.0,33
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""It made my breasts huge (well a half size or so bigger). I&#039;ll take anything at this point. I&#039;m less crazy hormonally.""",9.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I AM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS BC!!! Give it time and it works. I had acne and now it&#039;s gone. Also terrible cramps and now I have no cramps whatsoever. I&#039;ve been using it for about 4 months now. Very happy.""",10.0,1
Zithromax,Bacterial Infection,"""Brand name Zithromax works better than the lower quality generic however I&#039;ve found that Zithromax isn&#039;t the greatest when you have infections of both upper and lower airways, it may be due to antibiotic resistance. Same thing with amoxicillian alone happens, not as effective as it use to be years ago.""",5.0,1
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""Have been taking Adipex for almost 2 weeks.  The first week I did notice an energy surge, but now I&#039;m back to my normal levels. I have no appetite in the morning, a bit of an appetite for lunch, and have to watch what I eat for dinner.  I vigorously exercise for 60 minutes 5 times a week.  I have lost 10 lbs so far.  I am glad for the help with the appetite, but am always contemplating the pros and cons.""",7.0,32
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I am 53 years old. I took this for the first time last week....at around 2:00 pm Thursday to see if it worked and if to see if I would ecperience any of the side effects prior to the weekend.  I was sceptical at first. I noticed that I achieved an erection fairly easily about an hour after taking the medication. During the night, I woke up a few times to rock hard erections (this is something I haven&#039;t experienced in years). After work that day, I was still able to achieve rock hard erections as though I was still in my twenties """,10.0,33
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Gianvi and its counterpart Loryna for almost 5 years now and the closest thing to a side effect that I have had is sometimes I will have some spotting on the 3rd Saturday of my pack (day 24). My period lasts 2 days at most and is super light. I have no more cramps, no more cysts, my skin is clear except for a random zit, and even having depression and anxiety I have no psychological symptoms even without anti-depressants. I am not sure what problems everyone else has had, but they are probably sensitive to an inactive ingredient in the pill like I was with the depo shot.""",9.0,11
Actiq,Breakthrough Pain,"""This medication was like a miracle for me. I&#039;m on 2 other narcotics but they hardly touch the pain. With this I feel as good as I did 13 years ago before I became disabled. Use responsibly as your doctor prescribes. This is by far the most relief I&#039;ve ever had.""",9.0,88
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""To start off with, I&#039;m 22 and have been a smoker since I was about 13. Started off at about half a pack a day, then through out the years ended up smoking a pack a day. I watched my grandma who was really close to me die of emphysema &amp; copd, she had quit on Chantix a tleast 3 times &amp; swore by it. I started taking this medicine on May 10th 2015, started out okay. A week into it, I started having horrible dreams, couldn&#039;t sleep, and got sick to my stomach everytime I ate and gave me diarrhea. This did notning for me except  give my cigarettes a bad taste. They also had the same affect on my husband. This isn&#039;t for everyone &amp; my experience was awful. I still smoke today. I will look into other options eventually. But not this!""",1.0,9
Xyrem,Narcolepsy,"""Narcolepsy with Cataplexy; overall very positive results for the past 10 years. Have had some severe side effects at random times, such as major cramping or very painful reaction if taken closer than 4 hours apart.""",8.0,1
Tanzeum,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve been on Tanzeum for almost a year now. In that time I&#039;ve had to use my daily insulin shots 3-4 times total. The first time I used it I had some nausea. But none after the first time. It has brought my daily blood sugar and A1C down for 350-400 and 9.7 to 85-100 and 6.1.""",10.0,11
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I have been taking vyvanse for at least three to four years now pretty consistently. I have never wrote a review before on this medication because I was always at limbo about how I felt on it. I will say that vyvanse gets the job done as far as helping focus and pay attention to tasks. I am a full time student and this medication has helped me jump from a 2.5 GPA to a 3.5 GPA. I have taken up to 60 mg but I went through time periods where I would withdrawal myself from it and start back up again at 30 mg. The 30mg is way more manageable than any other dose I think. Although this medication has positively changed my life, it has also created issues for me. I am very tired when I do not take my medicine. Even if I miss a day..""",7.0,29
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Menstrual Disorders,"""My doctor prescribed me loestrin to help my painful menstrual cramps and heavy periods. The first month went well; A light period, no menstrual pain and my skin started to look better. My second month, not so well. I am known to be the grounded, always positive and level headed person in my family. I became very emotional and started having really bad anxiety about 2 weeks into my second month.  I started my period 9 days early; thats when I got a horrible pain in the back of my head that spread to the side and top of my head over a few days. I never get headaches. I had knots in the back of my head/ shoulders and lower back. Within days of stopping Loestrin my anxiety disappeared, My headache is going away and i&#039;m not emotional anymore.""",1.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 23 and have been on Nuvaring for 6 years... This birth control was a life saver I originally went on this because I had severe migraines due to hormones and this by far was the best choice for me because there is no hormonel spikes also I only get my period four times a year. I still get migraines once in a blue moon but they&#039;re not nearly as severe as they once were. I did not experiance any mood swings or weight gain and I loved that fact that I always was in complete control of it there was never any guessing if it fell out or moved like the IUD&#039;s. I highly recommend this product to anyone who has an unpredictable schedule and might forget to take a pill and anyone who might be plagued with severe migraines due to hormones.""",10.0,10
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""took  starter pack for 13 days  and felt like I was in a fog all the time- on the 10th day started to have dizziness- by the 13th day it was so bad  I stopped it. My doctor said to stop it for one week and then only take it once a day. Will see if that works or not . Both the company nor the doctor ever mention  these effects!""",3.0,20
Levoxyl,Underactive Thyroid,"""Levoxyl has given me my life back.  I did not do well on Synthroid or generics.""",10.0,28
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""This is the third type of pill I&#039;ve been on and its basically the same as my pervious. I feel as if this gives me more breast tenderness and doesn&#039;t help with my cramping AS much, but hey, it could just be because our bodies grow and change constantly.""",9.0,0
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on amnesteem or &quot;accutane&quot; for 3 1/2 months now I am now going into my senior year of high school and couldn&#039;t be happier about my skin. ive been struggling with bad acne for almost five years until now. I tried everything to help my acne and some things worked but my acne always returned. My only side effects are dry lips I&#039;m on 40 and 80mg every other day. My face is so smooth and after the second month didn&#039;t have any breakouts. I also used to break out on my chest a lot but not anymore. I also haven&#039;t noticed any changes in mood. I was iffy about trying this but happy I talked to my dr and gave it a try Hope after I&#039;m off the drug acne doesn&#039;t return, best luck to all struggling with acne I feel your pain.""",10.0,7
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""The first two days, I felt alright. I drank a lot of water with my doses. (About 16oz) On day three, I panicked because my urine was really dark and wasted a bunch of time in the ER to find nothing wrong with me but needing to drink a little more water that day. 
From day 4 till the very end, I felt exhausted and queasy in the  mornings took forever to get motivated to do anything. Luckily, I&#039;m on summer break!
I read a lot on here that people took probiotics, but my pharmacist said that Calcium would interfere with absorption so I didn&#039;t. I eliminated all dairy to make sure there were no interferences. My last dose was yesterday morning and I have gas building up now- I&#039;m guessing its from reintroducing the dairy into my diet?""",7.0,16
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I took Macrobid 100mg about half hour ago and I&#039;m feeling fine, no side effect yet. Hopefully not at all. 
""",8.0,23
Lyrica,Neuropathic Pain,"""I was having terrible pain with sciatica.  At times I was in so much pain just walking in a shopping centre I just had to stop.   Also driving the car my leg was in so much pain I had to lift it up with my hand to ease the pain.  No medication I had taken stopped the pain which was unbearable and I couldn&#039;t sleep at night, My Doctor prescribed Lyrica and at first I did not like it because it made my feet puffy however I went back on it with the prescribed dose of 150mg twice a day.  Now I have to try to recall the pain because I have no sciatic pain at all with this drug.   It also had the side effect of making me a bit &quot;dreamy&quot; which I rather like but I do forget names and things I am saying which I do not like.  Can&#039;t have it all though!""",10.0,67
Zofran,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Ever since the 5th week of my pregnancy, my morning sickness was terrible I lost weight and couldn&#039;t keep a thing down. I could hardly get out of bed. My doctor prescribed Zofran and it&#039;s been a huge help. Doesn&#039;t always take away the nausea feeling But no more vomiting! Definitely recommend it""",8.0,25
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had my period for 3 months straight after getting the Implanon. But now after 8 months I have NOT gained weight or gotten a period. And I have not gotten pregnant. It has made me more sleepy though which is ok.""",10.0,33
Accutane,Acne,"""I was on accutane for six months and I couldn&#039;t believe how clear my skin got just in two weeks. I never had the begining breakout. Over the months almost all of my acne was gone. I used to have over a hundred bumps on my forehead and big puffy ones on my cheeks. I am now done the treatment and still have blackheads and scars on my cheeks and I&#039;m disappointed they didn&#039;t go away because it was such an expensive hassle to go each month for appointments and blood work and making sure you pick it up in the time frame. The side effects were severe chapped lips, nose bleeds, and depression. That was the worst but I went through it and it all goes away.""",8.0,15
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""The doctor put me on Lamisil back March, I had to see another doctor about a different problem, he looked at my feet and told me to stop taking Lamisil (a big mistake), he felt that the medication had cleared up my foot problem. He put me on a cream foot infection that did not work to improve the infection, when He realized that the cream wasn&#039;t working. The doctor told me to see an dermatologist which I did, and he did not help, more creams that did not stop the infection. So now, I&#039;m back on Lamisil, my first time on it was one month, and the foot infection was worse back in March, I do hope that it will clear up the foot infection completely this time. Also, I&#039;m seeing a PA , not a MD.""",7.0,21
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Yaz has been a really good birth control for me. It improves my mood and makes my periods very light with hardly any cramping. And I heard it helps you lose weight also. I would recommend this to anyone wanting an overall good birth control.""",9.0,8
Diovan,High Blood Pressure,"""I&#039;ve been taking Diovan HCT (80/12.5) for a little over one year.  It has done the trick on my blood pressure but leaves me with a slight headache and afternoon lethargy.  After about 8:00 pm I usually start to feel better.  My doctor and I tried 3 other medicines before Diovan HCT with no results.  I don&#039;t know if the side effects are something I will just have to live with or not.  I will discuss this on my next Dr.&#039;s visit.""",6.0,66
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Acne,"""I have been taking this medication for only 12 days. My skin used to be perfect and I did not even have to wear any makeup. My skin has become horrendous, and I haven&#039;t even been on the pill for 2 weeks. I am stopping it tomorrow and I am going to see if this clears up my face. My cheeks, jawline, and chin broke out so much and I have never had that happen before. I hate it so much and I don&#039;t even want to leave my house. Please check with your doctor and other people who are on this to see of this is right for you.""",1.0,4
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Finally cracked the code on this:
1) Got Suprep early and put it in the fridge to get COLD - put it in the coldest part of my fridge for good measure.
2) Day of prep, I mixed it with flat Mexican Coca-Cola (American Coke may do the same ... but there is a difference in flavor and sweetness). 
3) Poured solution over a glass of ice and chugged it down with a large &quot;milkshake&quot; straw.. like the ones they give with Bubble Teas &amp; Smoothies.
This really changed my dread of the prep, while it didn&#039;t taste like a Chocolate Milkshake, I wasn&#039;t sipping and gagging on it for what seemed forever.
Well, it worked for me ... maybe it will for you. :)""",7.0,9
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""This helped me talk some and I was enjoying life more, but I was so angry!""",2.0,8
Esomeprazole,GERD,"""I have never in my life felt  so horrible than what I do now. I have taken this med for 4 days , I have been nauseous everyday,  diarrhea  and my stomach hurts gas etc... I can not believe this med would  make me feel this way when it is supposed to help.  Maybe some people  do well on it but I can not do this anymore. I feel worse than what I did  when I started  it. I will just go back to taking  my generic Famotidine  everyday. It works and works right away. I don&#039;t even care at this point that Famotidine  doesn&#039;t  heal, it just mask the symptoms. I don&#039;t care! I just know no more Nexium  for me .  It can all burn!! Like the feeling  I have in my stomach  right now from taking it. Thanks for letting  me give my honest review. G&#039;Day""",2.0,41
Azithromycin,Bronchitis,"""I have Asthma so maybe it makes it worse . But it came on suddenly with no fever. No change in pulse . Just a cough that hurt the back of my head so bad that it rattled my brain and made me see fireworks in my head .  I don&#039;t think this z pac worked for me because after laying in bed no energy for 1 week I went to the doc again . This time he prescribed Bactrim and it seems to be working - I&#039;m feeling better.  The doc asked if I had a loose stool , no I didn&#039;t but my BF has the same symptons and a very loose stool . I just wish he would go to the Doc so we don&#039;t pass this back and forth ..Arithamyicin has worked for me in the past but not with whatever this supercough is.  Its feeling like nothing ever before  is ... I just wonder how contagious it is""",3.0,5
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I am on my third day of Belviq.  It seems to be working for suppressing my appetite.  I read a lot of reviews before taking it and I have noticed some of the common side effects (not sure if it&#039;s just because I read it that I&#039;m thinking I&#039;m feeling it).  I have had some dizziness, super thirsty, some heat flashes, tired... But I do like the fact that it suppresses my appetite.  I&#039;ve been eating healthier and working out a lot so I will weigh in two weeks.  My start date was 3/10/16 at 217lbs.""",8.0,34
Prednisone,ibromyalgia,"""Every time I take it I feel like the me before Fibro. I was doagnosed 3 years ago. I have had prednisone maybe 5 times now but only for a few week my primary doctor wont give it to me long term to may risks. So in Dec. When I see my RA dr I am asking for it long term. The benifits out weight the benefits. I have three kids and a &quot;possible&quot; early death and bad side effect are minor compared to my kids not having a full functioning mommy now. They are to little for me to be bed ridden or a having these horrible flares and missing their T ball games. I want them to have good memories of me not memories of me being sick.""",10.0,51
Budesonide / formoterol,moterol),"""I was having to use albuterol several times a day, after nearly collapsing while fighting  fire. I saved up and sought treatment. I no longer use albuterol!! Been 2 months now and insurance covers this.""",10.0,14
Skelaxin,Muscle Spasm,"""I take this medication for pelvic floor dysfunction.  It works well, but does leave me a bit foggy.  I try to only take one pill a day, but I definitely notice I&#039;m not as sharp for the entire day after taking it.  But I couldn&#039;t get through physical therapy without it.""",7.0,23
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I really wish I could rate this drug lower than 1. The absolute biggest draw back to this drug is that once you have injected it into your system you cannot stop taking it. I would strongly, strongly warn anyone with a history of mental health or mood issues to stay far, far away from this drug. It has turned someone I know into an absolute monster. 
When first asked to consider this drug they were told that poor reactions were rare, but now they are being told it may take several doses, months for this drug to start working properly. As for the constant bleeding and uncontrollable mood swings... the doctors only advice is take another shot and wait and see. It is ruining their life.""",1.0,6
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""Helps.""",10.0,0
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""Accutane works. I&#039;ve had cystic acne since I was a teen, and tried nearly every medicine. Acne went away but came right back after a few months taking antibiotics. Tried every topical cream I could find (prescribed or OTC), and all they did was dry my face out without fixing the problem. I will say that Retin-A helped a little bit (made it at least manageable with a good brand of makeup). Acne got much worse as a young adult (painful, deep, multiple cysts) and finally got prescribed Accutane. I&#039;ve been taking it for a couple of weeks and already noticing a huge difference in my face. I don&#039;t get big painful cysts anymore, and while my lips are really dry, I&#039;ve had no issues wearing contacts. I swear by Carmex lip balm!""",9.0,9
Atenolol,Migraine Prevention,"""This medication has been an absolute God send to me. Prior to taking low-dose Atenolol, I was getting crippling migraines once a month or so that would consume 48-72 hours of my life. My doctor began prescribing Atenolol over three years ago, and I have only had three or four migraines since - all of which I was able to stop immediately with Imitrex. I have no side effects other than sleepiness, which simply means I take it before bed and there are no issues.""",10.0,42
Yuvafem,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""Absolutely hate the packaging. Vagifem&#039;s was so much better. I need scissors to cut the applicators apart, versus just tearing with Vagifem. Two times in 2 weeks the tablets were found stuck to my slippers or pj bottoms because they fell out. What a crappy packaging method and applicator issue that would be so easy for them to correct! As far as effectiveness goes, I see no difference between this drug and Vagifem, but I still wish I could use Vagifem - too expensive though.""",4.0,0
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I take Ambien, Ambien CR and rotate to Lunesta briefly when they build a tolerance. Ambien is first rate though. They all have an odd effect of not drifting off - I blink and wake up in the morning. I&#039;m ok with that. Ambien CR makes me a bit cranky if I wake early, like the cat waking me. Otherwise they all work, and fast, like 30 minutes. I have a small amount of Ambien CR left, which I think is the best but it&#039;s expensive. The others are generic, but work ok.""",9.0,20
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve suffered from depression and anxiety since I was a teen, made worse after the birth of my child. I tried various antidepressants which had the usual side effects of headaches, sluggishness, low libido and weight gain. One was a total disaster and triggered a hypo manic episode. I&#039;ve spent 3 years medication free, with no manic episodes but still struggling with depression.  3 weeks ago I started Lamictal. I know it&#039;s early days to call it a win but I immediately felt better. The volume on that horrible self talk has been muted, I feel positive and optimistic. No headaches, no loss of libido and it is weight neutral. I have noticed a few side effects - the first week my skin was very itchy and I&#039;m losing more hair than usual. Hope this subsides.""",8.0,57
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""Took my first dose of 25mg on a Wednesday evening, that Thursday morning I woke up with nausea and diarrhea that only became more severe as the day went on. Had to leave work due to the severe nausea. Went to sleep around 2 p.m. and didn&#039;t wake up until 1 p.m. Friday. The only benefits I can say I had were the loss of weight (159lbs at appointment on Thursday/ 155.5lbs on Sunday) and I was able to quit smoking as I didn&#039;t have the urge to.""",1.0,34
Beclomethasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""QNASL CHANGED MY LIFE!!!!  I had been on allergy shots, and prescribed all the nasal sprays/allergy pills on the market as I had suffered with severe nasal allergies since the mid 80&#039;s.  I was prescribed Qnasl spring 2015 and have had no incidence of nasal allergies since.  The only side effect is the medicine will burn your nose the first couple of times you use it.  The aforementioned temporary discomfort is worth it for the relief of not having to constantly blow your nose and take facial tissue with you everywhere you go.  Ask your allergist/doctor for Qnasl today!!!""",10.0,4
Camrese,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 6 weeks into this pill. I have PMDD and treat it with other Medication but it makes me sad and depressed even with the other medication. The anxiety is through the roof.  This pill makes me so tired. I also have horrible night sweats every night. I also can&#039;t sleep. The insomnia is awful. Headaches everyday. I have spent the last month trying to figure out what my deal was and its this awful pill. I thought I may of had another condition. The idea of 4 periods a year is amazing but this pill just isn&#039;t worth it. I am stopping this pill ASAP and hoping that everything returns to normal in a few days. Oh and the fact that I have completely lost my sex drive! Yeah that sucks too. I just want to sleep and not sweat at night.""",1.0,1
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;m Kaylyn. 24. Starting weight 187lbs. 4 weeks on contrave. Some of the side effects i have experience: some constipation, nausea- particularly in the AM &amp; when I&#039;m getting hungry, recently started having the dry mouth and my taste buds have changed, some dizziness in the AM.  Usually once I eat something nausea goes away, appetite has decreased sometimes I don&#039;t want to eat.  Wk 3 I went to my Dr &amp; had lost 3lbs. I also work out everyday. I feel like I&#039;m thining out but I try to stay off the scale. Yesterday,  I bought a smaller size in pants at old navy than I usually wear so that&#039;s a plus. I would recommend this if you can push through the side effects. I have titrated all the way up to 2 twice a day also.""",8.0,6
Cabergoline,Hyperprolactinemia,"""I&#039;ve been taking it for about two weeks now because I have a prolactinoma and so far the side effects have been fatigue, extreme headache and my ears pop a lot as if I&#039;m on an airplane, flu like symptoms stuff nose drowsy dizzy but it&#039;s not that bad. Also, really bad stomach pain so I usually take it before I sleep.""",9.0,13
Portia,Birth Control,"""I was switched from Levora to this. I never had issues with Levora but I hate Portia. I get cramps and pain randomly throughout the whole month. My right breast has gotten nearly a half cup bigger, despite my weight being stable. I feel bloated a lot and have cut carbs to try to fix it. This is my third pack so I was hoping the side effects would have subsided by now but they haven&#039;t. I am not impressed and hope Levora comes back on the market or whatever is going on with it because Portia sucks. Also, they have red dye in them, something I try to avoid. I waited to review until I had been on it a while to see if I was biased because of the dye but there&#039;s definitely an unwelcome change going on in my body that is really frustrating.""",3.0,3
Elmiron,Interstitial Cystitis,"""Between 20 &amp; 30 years old I suffered frequently with urinary tract infections, and was all too familiar with the pain.  However about 4 years ago I thought I was getting them again but all the cultures were negative for infection and no antibiotic would work.  When I decided to talk to my OB/GYN about my symptoms, he immediately mentioned Interstitial Cystitis and I tested positive for it. They put me on Elmiron for about 6 months and it cleared it up. The only food that bothered me was bananas.  I recently had the Ablasion procedure which seems to have flared it again so I may have to take Elmiron again.  It is expensive, but worth it to me.""",10.0,53
Ziana,Acne,"""I&#039;ve struggled with moderate acne the past several months and finally went to the dermatologist.  She prescribed Ziana gel at night as well as Epiduo for the mornings, an oral antibiotic, and Cetaphil Dermacontrol face cleanser and moisturizer.  Like others, the first week of using Ziana gel made areas on my face where the acne was worse slightly red and peel.  However, I have noticed a HUGE difference in my skin and it&#039;s only been a week. I also have been drinking a lot of water (hydrating from the inside out) as well as using regular Cetaphil after I apply the gel at night. The day I saw my dermatologist, I also had a facial done after my appointment so I think that has helped me not have the &quot;purge&quot; phase some people are talking about.""",9.0,2
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have been on Kariva for three months now. It has been the first birth control I have tried and it seems to work in the area of birth control as I have not become pregnant. However, I have had my period for eight days every two weeks and finally figured out that my depression systems may have been caused by it; I&#039;ve been terribly moody, depressed, and cry way more often than normal once I started taking Kariva. Sleep disruptions, loss of appetite, and lower sex drive have also been symptoms I&#039;ve experienced.""",2.0,15
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""Worsted my situation, headache, difficulties to talk, suicidal, lethargic, SLOW and lost contact with reality. Worst drug I&#039;ve ever took.""",1.0,19
Levaquin,Bacterial Infection,"""Took Levaquin for lingering congestion &amp; low-grade fever following a bout of influenza. Read about the side effects involving tendons, so was watchful during the 10 days I took it. Had no problems until the morning after the last dose when I woke up with all 10 fingers painfully locked in a curled position (&quot;trigger finger&quot;). Improved after a day or so, but I still have occasional trouble with one finger. """,5.0,23
Lipitor,High Cholesterol,"""I&#039;ve been taking Lipitor for over 4 years-no side effects noted and my cholesterol is now 132, Trigycedrides 84, LDL 65, and HDL 50.""",10.0,126
Lorazepam,Panic Disorde,"""I used to get bad panic attacks, and very severe anxiety, and ativan was the best medication I ever took in terms of completely getting rid of my anxiety. It calmed me down quickly, got rid of my anxiety completely, and made me relaxed and calm. It&#039;s very potent and effective. Compared to Xanax I think Xanax works better for regular anxiety and Ativan to me seemed stronger. Also Ativan seemed to considerably elevate my mood compared to Xanax. It&#039;s probably best for those occasional severe panic attacks not to be taken too often. Very effective though!""",10.0,70
Doxepin,Insomnia,"""This stuff really did the job. It knocked me on my booty and I am used to taking medications that make you sleepy. This kept me sleeping all night long after about 3 weeks of falling asleep and not being able to stay asleep for more than an hour or two. My prescription is for 25 mg and I only took a half. Just to let you know, You may want to try it when you do not have to work the next day. I am not sure if I could have gotten up in time for work this morning if I had to. I do all medications like this slowly and I never start out at my prescribed dosage. I always start out a lot lower dosage and go up from there if I need to. I do feel a bit of anxiety today. Not sure if it&#039;s the medication, or? I am wide AWAKE now. A bit strange.""",8.0,75
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have never been on birth control before. I&#039;ve only hear about terrifying stories from my friends on how birth control makes them fat and get pimples ! So I was a little afraid to get on the pill but I knew I needed it. I explained to my doctor my worries so she then prescribed me Lo loestrin Fe. I have been on this pill for 4 months now and the only side affect I have experienced is being short tempered. Other than that this pill is amazing. My face is clear of blemishes, I don&#039;t get my period and if I do it only last for 3 days and hardly anything comes out. This is coming from someone who couldn&#039;t go on with everyday activities when I used to get my period. This pill is great and I&#039;d definitely recommend it""",9.0,14
Carbamazepine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I took Carbamazepine for 4 days but could stand it no longer. I felt very ill, had sinus pain, runny nose, headaches and feeling so ill I had to go back to bed every day. By day 4, I was feeling like I had &#039;flu and, after reading the advice leaflet, decided this medication is not for me.  I do react badly to a lot of medication, so it is not surprising that this one also was a no go for me. I&#039;m in the UK and am over 60, so my meds are free.""",1.0,3
Tetracaine,Cold Sores,"""This is the very best cold sore medicine I have ever used. I am 51 yrs old and have suffered with cold sores all my life. I used to get them so bad as a child that they were an embarrassment to me growing up. They were large and nasty looking and they would bleed when dry and cracking. Nothing at that time helped. As an adult I found Viractin on the drugstore shelf and gave it a try. Best decision I ever made for my cold sore treatment. I carry a container with me everywhere I go, just in case. You have to catch the cold sores early. As soon as I feel the little itchy feeling on my mouth I put a dab of Viractin on it and they NEVER get any larger than a tiny pimple. They also go away much faster!""",10.0,20
Duloxetine,Chronic Pain,"""Was given 30mg cymbalta for pain in hip as well as depression due to chronic pain. It&#039;s been 2months, after about 3weeks of many side affects, diarrhea, nausea, headache, the  pharmacy told me to stick with it, they will pass. They have except I&#039;ve gained about 5lbs. The depression is better, the pain isn&#039;t any better, in fact seems to be getting worse. I don&#039;t think the cymbalta is making the pain worse, I think my hip is just getting worse. But not happy about the weight gain since I was fighting my weight before I took it. And being heavier can&#039;t be good for a bad hip.""",1.0,42
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Worst thing ever! Had it in for almost a year, finally listened to my husband and got it removed. He said I wasn&#039;t the same person. Ok 
 I thought whatever.... After removing it I didn&#039;t hate him any more ( ok I didn&#039;t hate him but wanted nothing to do with him if you know what I mean).  I  realized it was making me into a crazy person and I&#039;m back to my normal happy self. It gave me terrible mood swings! Never again""",2.0,3
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had nexplanon put in June 2015. I love how effective it is as a birth control but I can&#039;t stand the side effects. I&#039;m so emotional, wanting to cry over such small things. I have only had small spotting which is nice but my anxiety levels are up and I do not sleep well. My acne is so bad! Not so much my face but my arms and back! I keep very well hydrated and I exercise regularly, I&#039;m very healthy all around so I know it has to do with the implant. I am experiencing dizziness more lately and I&#039;m sad quite a bit. I will be looking for another form of birth control.""",4.0,6
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Never used it, try to activate saving card online, near to impossible, call customer service number, nasty representative, and after an hour of trying to activate it card was expired, funny thing card was dated to expire 6 months later, hahahah what a joke.""",1.0,7
Lorcaserin,Obesity,"""I have been on Belviq six months and was 229 pounds. Now I am 192 pounds, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol. Side effects early I was a little tired and headache. My will power and confidence are up 100% and my cigarette consumption is down 65% from two packs. My cravings for food and cigs are pretty mellow and I believe I will quit sooner then later. This way to easy and yes I do ride my bike daily.""",10.0,114
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Endometriosis,"""I was experiencing quite a bit of nausea and breast discharge at first, but then I started to lose my hair and it never stopped!! """,5.0,1
Bupropion,Depression,"""I was put on this after attempting suicide and being diagnosed with depression, this medication definitely made me stable but I wouldn&#039;t necessarily say it was the best one for me. There was still many occasions that I would think about cutting and suicide, although I never took it upon myself to attempt again, I did cut multiple times while on this medication. It worked best for me when it was paired with Zoloft or Prozac.""",7.0,17
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""I&#039;m a success story with Remeron. I gained weight but I was aiming to get my appetite back, so no complaints there. Also, I have no anxiety and can do my work better. Emotional disturbances that come up are mild and I forget about them more easily. In short, I am not depressed anymore -- and I am enjoying eating and sleeping now.""",10.0,38
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I have cramps now and get daily headaches.. I truly believe it&#039;s from this patch. I will finish this month then maybe go to minastrin which is less estrogen.. I haven&#039;t decided yet. I would love to just do natural family planning, side effects aren&#039;t worth it.""",3.0,0
Lacosamide,Seizures,"""I have been using vimpat since 2011. I found a New Doctor in 2011 he ordered  Vimpat 100mg 2x a day, along with Clonezapam .05 2x a day, Somehow this was the perfect combination of both medicines as I have been Seizure free for 5 years! Vimpat Works For Me! :-)""",10.0,3
Lyrica,Neuralgia,"""Besides reducing the nerve pain from bulging discs, it also noticeably reduced the constant, annoying ringing in my ears.""",10.0,27
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I cannot chug-a-lug anything fast and have to depend on a straw.  This was the easiest prep I have taken yet.  Yes, it tastes pretty bad but I experimented and also used a lot of the comments already on this website.
1.  Refrigerate as soon as you can. Told by the nurse that you DON&#039;T have to take with water. I used strong sweet tea, added chipped ice. Drank as much at a time as I could, then had a cold banana ready and sucked it for a while.  Then continued until finished. 
2.  For the 2 16oz  used Ginger Ale for the first 16 oz then Diet Coke . All went well until after I finished the Coke and threw it up. Nurse said OK
3. When bowls started moving use baby wipe, had no rawness
4. Repeated 1st prep except 2 16oz just drank Ginger Ale""",10.0,21
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Nexplanon for a solid month and I&#039;m taking it out...ASAP. I&#039;ve had horrible depression, constant hunger, extreme fatigue and acne. I&#039;m 26 and switching to a non-hormonal IUD in 3 days. Cannot wait. I have PCOS so I just don&#039;t think my body can handle hormones. So this could be a good choice for someone. Just definitely not me.""",1.0,2
Levothyroxine,Hashimoto's disease,"""I have been taking this for 5 days now and today I have had excessive sweating, hot flashes, and heart palpitations 2 different times.""",2.0,6
Singulair,"Asthma, Maintenance","""With Singulair I don&#039;t have to take any inhalers although my doctor tells me I should have them close by just in case. I haven&#039;t had to use a rescue inhaler for over 2 years. I don&#039;t need a steriod inhaler either. I had an anaphylatic reaction from allergy shots, so oral medicines are the way to go for me. Now I only have to take Allegra and Singulair and I am virtually symptom free after years of frustration and near death.""",10.0,33
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Yes, I am type 1 diabetic and I know Trulicity is for type 2; but my endocrinologist felt it was worth a shot (pun intended). My blood sugar was controlled but not very well, I mostly estimated the amount of Novolog I needed for meals and rarely used my glucose meter. I was constantly hungry and snacking, pretty much acting as if I wasn&#039;t diabetic. Over the past few years, I watched my A1C go higher as did my weight. 
February 14, 2017 I began seeing my new endocrinologist who prescribed Trulicity. She administered my first injection at her office that morning. I&#039;m not sure if it was the Trulicity, but later that evening I began having flu-like symptoms. Since, extremely decreased appetite, lost 20lbs, sugars are great! Love it!""",10.0,24
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had the Mirena coil fitted under general anaesthetic as I was in for another procedure. For weeks after having it I could barely walk, I was in so much pain. The pain eventually dulled to the point I could function but I always thought I could feel it stabbing me. I went to my GP to have it removed, after 3 horrendous years and heard the words everyone dreads when seeing a GP who has been practicing for over 30 years....&quot;well I&#039;ve never seen this before&quot;. 

When my Mirena coil was fitted, instead of both threads going through the hole in my cervix, one of the treads had literally been stabbed through my actual cervix and had to be cut out.""",2.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have a love/hate relationship with NuvaRing. I love that I don&#039;t have to worry about a daily pill, light periods, normal moods vs pill, no cramps...almost everything I want! I hate that the ring wants to slip out half the time, painful for me and partner during sex, &amp; decreased sex drive. I plan on switching.""",7.0,15
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""On Pristiq for my Generalized anxiety disorder I felt really positive, stopped wanting to harm myself, felt confident, was able to get to sleep, wanted to have sex, be outgoing, and not have the cyclical bursts of anxiety and rage. I didn&#039;t have panic attacks for a while on this medication until I had some situational issues that brought back my depression. As for the side effects, it actually forced me to stop taking the drug. Every night I was sweating PROFUSELY to the point I was waking up shivering and soaked in sweat; you would see an outline of my body from sweat on the sheets when I woke up. I also had EXTREMELY distressing violent nightmares. This occurred in conjunction when my depression came back, so it could be a possible reason for the sweating and night terrors.""",9.0,11
Gabapentin,Pain,"""Used Gabapentin 300mg 2X/ day(7am and 2pm) and 600mg at bedtime. Helped relieve some pain from herniated discs. 600mg at night occasionally would make me feel &quot;drunk&quot;.  After using it for a few months and having constant migraine, I stopped use. No more headaches since I stopped using it.""",4.0,17
Tretinoin,Photoaging of the Skin,"""I heard alot of people trying this for acne &amp; breaking out, so I was apprehensive. I don&#039;t have acne anymore...I used to have perioral dermatitus (acne around the mouth) which I got anibiotics for and its now gone, but my problem is aging and damage to my skin for the sun because I used department store serums (Lancome Primordial Intense) outside, which gave me a precancerous mole and a red spot and faintlydark patch on my cheek. After just two nights of use my skin looks noticably better. It is not greasy, it feels more like putting hand sanitiser on your face, like theres alcohol in the gel, it drys quick and can make your skin dry so use like sunflower, rose hip, or a natural non pore clogging oil to clean and moisterise ur face.""",10.0,24
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""I have been using Seasonique for a little over a year now. The first month and a half on Seasonique is great but then the spotting starts. For the past 2 1/2 weeks on the last pack I have been bleeding. It has given me acne and very painful cramps. I am switching to another birth control.""",4.0,17
Belviq,Obesity,"""I have been on Belviq for 1 week and 1 day.  Day 1 was just awful. I felt &quot;stoned&quot;, dizzy, brain fog, tight chest, extremely tired. The positive: virtually instantaneous appetite suppression, and more than that - a feeling of satisfaction after eating only a fraction of what I normally ate. So I decided to play out the side effects and see if they went away.  Each day was a little better than the last. By day 4 I was feeling mostly normal - more like a benedryl fog than a stoned feeling now.  Other side effects were a mild cough, some ear/jaw pain, sneezing fits and general weirdness. It is mostly gone now and I am down 3lbs. Glad I stuck with it. I am in it for the long haul. I desperately want to be one of those before and after people!""",7.0,42
Topiramate,Bulimia,"""I&#039;ve been struggling with an eating disorder and weight loss for years!  Not eating all day, binging, and getting rid of it all. I was put on topamax to attempt to get rid of these urges. The first week in topomax I was on 25mg in the morning and 25mg at night and had minimal side effects and no effect on my appetite and no weight loss . I did however have bad diarrhea and was a bit &#039;slow&#039; I bumped it up to 50mg morning and 50mg night the next week with the same results, but no side effects ( felt like I was taking sugar pills) Feeling annoyed.... the next week I bumped it up to 100mg am and 100mg  pm and I was amazed!!  Immediately my cravings for sweets went away completely! I did not want to binge! Now I&#039;m eating small healthy meals and losing weight! Love it""",10.0,1
Montelukast,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I am in my early 50&#039;s and was diagnosed with Allergy Asthma in June last year.  I had bought a puppy and have a cat.  I was tested for allergies and they tested positive to tree and grass pollens, cat and mainly the dog.  I could barely breathe, coughed constantly and wheezed.  I couldn&#039;t even walk upstairs without panting and wheezing.   I was on two different inhalers and anti allergy tablets.
After my third course of steroid tablets I was put on Montelukast and also Seratide Evohaler.  I have been on this medication. I feel totally normal again and, more importantly, I am able to keep my dog!""",10.0,8
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""Novask like all meds have side affects works great on me..lowered my stubborn pressure from 238/110 down to 140/90 in 4weeks. Its very effective. I found that taking 5mg in the am and 5mg at night are more effective with less side effects
No results on lopressor after a year on that stuff. .bad side effects.""",10.0,90
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""I had my last injection 2 weeks ago(series of 3) I feel no change. I still have pain, hard to walk, go up and down stairs. Dr. said it will take a while for it to work. How long is awhile? He said they can repeat the procedure after 6 months. He has said I will need a knee replacement so why waste time and money getting the shots when they do not help. I should have went for the replacement vs shots and still having pain. I had part of meniscus removed and dr said the arthritis is really bad now in my knee and no more cartilage left.""",2.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Ovarian Cysts,"""I have been on Tri-Sprintec for 8 years now (I&#039;m 24 years old) to help regulate my irregular hormone levels due to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).  I have not had any side effects of the pill...well, maybe some mood swings, but nothing that wouldn&#039;t be caused by that time of the month already!  I have gained a considerable amount of weight since I have been on this particular birth control (approximately 50 pounds), but that is the only real issue.  I have been regular for the past 8 years, down to the exact day and almost time of the day so there are no surprises.  Everyone&#039;s body reacts differently to medications, I&#039;m pleased that this birth control did the job for me!""",9.0,5
Abilify,Depression,"""I have had it all basically. Had a manic episode in 2009, and then a repeat in 2011, but not as severe. I was okay before that had had no problems with anything maybe a little anxiety. Now that I am older and on my own most days I&#039;ve had some pretty rocky months, and I was concerned and a bit frightened that the depression would rip me up. I was hesitant to try it because I take Ativan during the day. My doctor suggested Abilify. I have bipolar as well and can&#039;t take any antidepressants. He told me to start with a quarter for a week, and really thought it wouldn&#039;t work. It was a miracle. I then started taking 2mg at night and have been noticing I&#039;ve been waking up earlier. Doing things that I would hold off till 3pm. Wonderful.""",9.0,141
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I have been taking Ambien for about 6 or 7 years. I have been an insomniac since I was a teen. At first I would take my 10 mg and fall asleep in about 25 minutes. I would sleep through most of night but when it was time for alarm to go off to wake up kids and take them to school I would still wake up before the alarm went off, wide awake no groggy feeling at all. After taking it for a year it would take 1 1/2 hours to kick in which I would not remember anything. Then 4 yrs ago our 10yr old daughter died in an accident and Ambien became a God send. I have been able to sleep the last 4yrs away and Ambien has graciously taken my memories during that time so I can make it day by day. I can honestly say without Ambien I would not still be here.""",10.0,17
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""i have been taking the medication for over a year and overtime the side effects have got worse and unbearable, the feeling of extreme tiredness and weakness, started having rapid heart beat, swelling in eyes and hands, its become too much my last few visit my bp has been normal so they are going to take me off and see how i do without it, which im glad cause i couldnt keep taking it with those side effects, hoping i will not need the medication but if i have to go back on im going to ask to be switched to something else""",4.0,40
Orsythia,Birth Control,"""I have had no problems on this medication. Was switched around to a couple different other generics for Alesse for 2 years.  I have been on Orsythia, specifically, for over 6 months have seen no difference with this and the others.  I have had no side effects at all. Orsythia/Alesse has helped my mood and my adult acne.  It has also made a major difference with my periods.  Now lighter, shorter with little to no cramping.""",10.0,14
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Plan B works.  After reading some reviews, I was worried, but after talking with a professional, I found that most failures occur when the pill is not taken within the time frame given.  I took the pill with 2 hours of our mishap and had absolutely no side effects.  Good luck and follow the instructions.""",10.0,28
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""Wow. I suffered from excessive sweating for 2 years. At first I thought it was just me being hot. Or not wearing the right clothes. I wore tank tops on cold days and it still didn&#039;t stop. It was beyond irritating and I tried SO many products and none of them worked. Tried SweatBlock, only worked for a day or 2 and never worked again. I tried certain Dri. Which did help, but not that much. I tried home remedies but none of them worked. Nothing worked and I was tired of sweating so much and being embarrassed. So when I went to the doctors I asked my doctor about it and she said she would prescribe me some. I tried it out, wow. My sweating still occasionally comes back with tight fitted shirts but nothing how it was before. So thankful.""",9.0,10
Meloxicam,Inflammatory Conditions,"""I am 62 year old female.  Took drug for 7 days, got red itchy rash down arm, slightly under arm, down chest, and still spreading. 
Stopped taking on 7th day, been 40 hours without it, but rash still going strong""",1.0,5
Wellbutrin,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have been on this med three seperate times over a few years on and off not a side effect that I took notice off? I am on 150mg and in Aust. Its called Zyban and for quitting smoking. I am on it as a help for bi-polar depression that just won&rsquo;t leave me.  The chemist told me that I could quit cold turkey that&rsquo;s its make up is different to other anti-depressants and I did. I would not recommend that to anyone without their own medical advice. I had no effects.
I went off Zyban  as it just got to a stage where I didn&rsquo;t notice benefits, but the specialist keeps convincing me to go back on it. That it is doing some good. And no side effects that I can tell. I&rsquo;m on lithium, Ritalin, deralin and Zyban just stopped seroquel.""",8.0,3
Lurasidone,Schizophrenia,"""Latuda is the best thing that has ever happened to me. The only thing I can complain about is the price and the zero appetite it gives me. It does cause severe drowsiness about 2 hours after taking it from me, but when I wake up I am refreshed and full of energy. Which is something I have never experienced. Being schizophrenic since I was 7, how I feel today is a God send. Thanks to Latuda I am finally starting to form a life.""",10.0,109
Pylera,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""I&rsquo;ve been on pylera for 6 days now and when I started I was so scared bc of the reviews but I&rsquo;m so glad I did it anyway. I&rsquo;m a very sensitive person when it comes to medicines and new things but I surprisingly had little to no side effects. I did have loose stools but that&rsquo;s about it.. the only real struggle is the fact you gotta take 14 pills a day . ( pylera with omeperzole)""",9.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Lo Loestrin Fe works really well for me. I went on this birth control because I had a very irregular period and terrible cramps. Sometimes I would skip months and sometimes I&#039;d get it twice in one month. I&#039;d have to use a heating pad and even that didn&#039;t help very much. It was a mess. I&#039;ve been on Lo Loestrin Fe for almost two years now. No period to speak of and no cramps. I had a very light period for the first few months I started until it eventually disappeared completely. I have no bad symptoms. No acne or mood swings. My only complaint is that my sex drive is DEAD when I used to have quite the active libido, which is the only reason I&#039;m thinking of switching birth controls.""",9.0,18
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""100 mg every night combined with 200 mg Lamictal and 160 mg of Geodon relaxes me and helps me sleep.""",9.0,9
Risperidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I feel calm all of the time. With the exception of some grave disaster, nothing gets me down. I feel normal for the first time.  I haven&#039;t gained any weight either. Sometimes I do get the munchies. When this happens, I eat a bunch of grapes, celery or fat free/sugar free pudding made with fat free milk. You don&#039;t have to gain weight. I gave it a 9 because I don&#039;t like how sedating it is.""",9.0,102
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had skyla inserted almost a month ago. I was having trouble with remembering to take oral bc and it really seemed to alter my mood. I am 29 and have never had children.  I took 1000mg of Tylenol and klonopin prior to the procedure. Truthfully, insertion was painful but quick enough to make it tolerable. The doctor did a great job of letting me know what she was doing and I practiced deep breathing to help myself relax (relaxed muscles = less pain). I had some menstrual like cramps and bleeding for 2-3 days. I was glad I had my insertion on the weekend so that I could relax. 3.5 weeks later I have started cramping and bleeding lightly again - my period is not due for another 6 days so I&#039;m unsure if my cycle has changed or if it&#039;s breakthro""",9.0,0
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I was not officially diagnosed with ADD until I was 30yrs old. I have been on Vyvanse for over 10 yrs now. I have had to increase my amount from 30 to 50 and have now been at 60 for over a year now. Sometimes I feel it causes irritability, but other than that only dry mouth. It has definitely helped with my attention disorder. It initially made me lose 10lbs and then leveled out. I have always been athletic except when my chronic pain is too bad. My son has ADHD and took Concerts for about 2 yrs. It helped tremendously with his anger and outburst and his grades. I only wish that my parents had me tested when I was younger as we did for my son. It would have taken away a lot of heartache! My daughter never suffered thankfully.""",9.0,93
Contrave,Obesity,"""So, I have completed my first week today and I am down 9.8 pounds.  I started last week because at 285 lbs I was just diagnosed with prediabeties.  My doctor wants to try weight loss before taking any diabetic meds.
I&#039;m now at 276 after a week, working everyday to eat each meal healthy.  I&#039;ve even tried a few smoothies, and baby kale (which by the way, isn&#039;t yucky like regular kale). :)
I&#039;m feeling really good about my attempt this time, the medicine so far has not presented any side effects except a dry mouth, which is sort of annoying, but not too bad.
Will update again, pass or fail, so you know.
Good luck to everyone on your journey!!!!""",9.0,12
Taclonex,Psoriasis,"""I absolutely love this medicine. It works wonders for my small spots of plaque psoriasis on my body. I also have scalp psoriasis which I also treat with Taclonex. I use it mainly around my hair line because it makes my hair very greasy and oily looking. This is the only ointment type of topical medication I have been prescribed that legitimately works. I was diagnosed with psoriasis at the age of 3 and am now 16 and have been using this for about 3 years now. I find that there aren&#039;t really any side effects that I can think of. If I routinely apply this every night before I go to bed, my psoriasis will disappear within a week and stay gone or come back in about two weeks without applying it.""",10.0,9
Junel Fe 1.5 / 30,Birth Control,"""Awful pill! Caused extreme nausea and fatigue and terrible headaches daily. It made me almost impossible to function that after three days I decided to call it quits. Do not recommend""",1.0,1
Saphris,Schizophrenia,"""I&#039;ve been on saphris for 3yrs now mostly because of my voices. I have been at my healthiest and voices are at the lowest they&#039;ve been in the past 30yrs of being sick! Im thankful for this medication and wish I could&#039;ve found it sooner. Thanks!""",10.0,13
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the Mirena inserted after my child was born. He was six weeks old at the time and I was 36. Since then (a year ago), I have gained 12kg&#039;s (no change to my diet etc etc), have back and pelvic pains and inflammations all of the time and no sex drive. My marriage is struggling and my moods absolutely horrible. The gyne does not want to remove it as he swears by the Mirena and thinks I am overindulging and just full of nonsense. I feel horrible and bloated and moody 100% of the time. I need some help please.""",6.0,19
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""Lolo seemed to work fine for me for the first couple months. I was a bit more emotional than usual but wrote it off as stress and it is hard to tell if anything was caused by the pill. It is important to note that I was pretty inactive at the time aside from some walking. However, upon beginning a new workout regime I began to experience horrible cramping, similar to period cramping, and breakthrough bleeding. This was halfway through my third pill pack. I believe something about the heavy exercise prompted it, as it does with my period. In an unrelated incident, I hurt my knee pretty badly, and have taken a few days off working out. The cramps remain and are horrible. I wonder if something else is wrong with me. I want this to end.""",5.0,1
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I just had my Implanon inserted and I&#039;m fine. From what I researched its the same hormone as Depo Provera and I was on that for 6 years on and off. I never had any issues. No weight gain, no mood issues, nothing. Hopefully this is the same way.""",10.0,0
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""Great for pain relief, broken tibia and fibula reconstructed with titanium rod.  1-2 tabs every 4-5 hours seems to keep pain in check.""",7.0,12
Lexapro,Depression,"""Been on it for a few months started feeling better slept a little more then usual my doctor just recently upped me to 20mg having insomnia difficulties now but hopefully will go away after a few weeks like the sleepiness did. Other then that i love it I feel so much better""",9.0,35
Ambien,Insomnia,"""Ambien is a wonderful sleep aid.  For people who have trouble staying asleep, this is the medication for you.  I&#039;ve been taking it for at least 10 years and I&#039;ve not built up a tolerance to it yet.  Don&#039;t get out of bed after taking it as it does pose a risk of falling because it works very quickly and will make you very drowsy and perhaps dizzy.    It helps me sleep for 7-8 hours without any hangover effect.  Unfortunately my &quot;nanny&quot; prescription insurance has just informed me that it will not pay for my opioid pain medication and ambien together so I have to choose which medication I want the insurance to pay for.  I&#039;ll just pay the $54 for it myself as the 2 alternative drugs my doctor suggested have quite scary user reviews.""",10.0,25
Proscar,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I started taking Proscar when it was a blind study. It has reduced my prostate to the size of a teenager&#039;s prostate. I still take it, but am now using the generic (Finasteride). The only side effect that I have had is slight breast tenderness and swelling (not cancerous as it has been that way for almost a year) also my bald spot all but disappeared.""",10.0,10
Exforge,High Blood Pressure,"""My cardiologist put me on ExForge 10/320 about 6 mos ago.  I began to develop a severe cough that became chronic with phlegm.  I coughed day and night, I was just miserable.  I told my family physician and he suggested it was the ExForge.  I stopped taking it and in one and a half days, my cough has almost stopped completely.""",3.0,47
Morphine,Pain,"""This is the best pain medicine I have taken yet...I feel no high or dizziness and especially no pain.""",9.0,116
Accutane,Acne,"""I am a 38-year-old female who has had acne since I was 10 years old I have tried every over-the-counter medication possible for acne since 1986 to 2012 After years of constant painful acne, my doctor finally decided that my case was severe enough to qualify for this medicine called Accutane/Isotretinoin.  There&#039;s a long list of side effects which may seem scary at first, my only side effect was minor dry skin which was curable with a good moisturizer. I completed my treatment in January 2013 and this is now October 2014 and I am still acne free, longest period in my life ever to not have acne.  I was on this for approximately five months but I first started seeing results in a month. I haven&#039;t worn make up on my face since then.""",10.0,42
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I am a 31 year old male. Lexapro was prescribed because of depression and anxiety. Before this medication I wanted to do nothing but sleep all day and eat to comfort myself when I wasn&#039;t sleeping. It was affecting my marriage, my ability as a father, and my business. (I am a Realtor) Since starting this drug two weeks ago at 10mg daily, I am a new man. Within 3 to 4 days I noticed a difference. I now feel 10 years younger. I have a renewed love of life and my family. I give it 9 out of 10 because it does cause some nausea and drowsiness, so I just take it before bed. NO ADVERSE SEXUAL ISSUES...I actually can&#039;t keep my hands off of my wife now!""",9.0,50
Secukinumab,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""After fourth injections started light headed, nausea, feel like diarrhea constant, ear drainage, white stuff in eyes, very tired, sleeping ten to fourteen hours a day. Doctor will not call me back. Don&#039;t know what to do!!!!!""",1.0,13
Skyla,Birth Control,"""So I felt compelled to share my experience on here because I too read these prior to my appointment yesterday and was a nervous wreck! To my surprise it was not bad at all! Honestly and I was scared. It was about 30 seconds of pressure and cramping, not so much pain just a weird feeling. I did take 800mg of ibuprofen prior to insertion and I&#039;m sure that helped! So do not worry, do not get caught up in these reviews like most do, everything will be a breeze! Goodluck with it :)""",10.0,1
Jardiance,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Took this for a month and had no side effects was doing great. Then when I started the second month I broke out in a  horrible rash with aching joints and swelling in my feet and then it slowly progressed to arms. I ran a low grade fever...I was  miserable! I was so hoping this would work for me. I just can&#039;t understand after taking a whole month why it took so long for side effects to show up. I  would&#039;ve rated this to 10 a month ago!""",2.0,23
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""This medicine has made more anxious than I was before. It is also keeping me awake at night. After talking to my doctor about it. He doubled my prescription. I am switching doctors.""",5.0,24
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got the implant a bit ago, and have had ZERO negative side effects besides the awesome no more menstrual cycle! The reviews of endless spotting, weight gain, and acne have not been true for me at all. I put off getting the implant a long time from fear stemming from bad reviews, so I decided to throw my good experience in the hat for perspective! 

Im one of the 1:3 who it stopped my period quickly after having it put in. The bruise on my arm was there for about a week, and my very mild hormonal acne cleared up about two weeks into having it. Most importantly, it has helped even out my energy throughout the month. 
I am a 24 year old graduate student with a history of ovarian cysts and adult onset mild acne.""",10.0,13
Cefprozil,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""Giving this medicine to my 1 yr old and has had nothing but diarrhea and a tore up bottom.  """,3.0,0
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I had a good experience on this drug.

I only had two side effects: Dry mouth/metallic taste &amp; dark urine. But I did feel a bit nauseous for my very first pill.

My reason for taking this medicine was cleared in 3 days, but I took it for the complete 7 days as instructed by my doctor.""",10.0,9
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I was 49 when I began taking Accutane for moderate acne. My insurance company only approved 5 months treatment.  My dermatologist generally recommends 8 months but I was satisfied with my results at the end of my 5 month course.  I had the common side effects of chapped lips and dry itching skin. It&#039;s been 4 months post treatment and I&#039;m still clear of bumps.  I don&#039;t regret my decision.""",10.0,41
Maxalt,Migraine,"""I have just started experiencing migraines and thought my life was over at first. Nothing was working and I couldn&#039;t be a wife to my husband or mom to my five year old daughter. Since starting this miracle drug as we call it, I am myself again.  The only side effect I am experiencing is having to pee a lot. I don&#039;t know if I am alone in that matter, but I would gladly substitute spending sometime in the potty then spending a whole day in the ER or in the bedroom in the dark.""",10.0,20
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This is the worst experience in my life!!! I thought I&#039;m dying when I put this Miconazole suppository!!! I woke up at 3 am and everything was itching and burning so terrible!!!! I washed it away. And on the second day my labia became swollen and red!! And huge!!! I took prednisone and used hydrocortisone cream because it got worse and worse.""",1.0,2
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""The NuvaRing is a great contraceptive if you don&#039;t like being yourself. My mood swings were unpredictable and nasty. It was very effective due to the fact that the ring started causing abrasions in my vagina, making it nearly impossible to have sex; it hurt so bad I was reduced to tears several times. I lost my sex drive almost completely and seven months later I am still struggling to get my sex drive back. In addition, my hair began falling out in a patch by my forehead. I would not recommend this to anyone. To me, it&#039;s not worth the risk of the side effects you could face.""",1.0,10
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""What a complete waste of money! The first night I took it I slept for four hours, the second night I took it I did actually sleep for six hours..it&#039;s 2:30 in the morning and I&#039;m still wide awake the third night.""",1.0,10
Cataflam,Period Pain,"""I had to take two and they did not start working for a hour and minimal pain relief lasted for about two hours. I have extreme pain for the first three days of my cycle where I am at a point of wondering if I should go to the ER.""",1.0,12
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I&#039;m 31 and have been taken Lexapro before I wanted to go with something cheaper. My doctor prescribed a generic citalopram. I have been on that for about 7 months now. I can tell you I notice a difference in the 2 medications. Lexapro allows me to feel more motivated to get things done and generally helps me focus with less stress, while citalopram has had not much effect other than weight gain and still at times I get really irritable. Being a single father of 2 I&#039;m going to ask my doctor to place me back on Lexapro so I will feel more proactive and not like a bump on a log that doesn&#039;t care.""",9.0,10
Seroquel,Insomnia,"""I tried using following generic hypnotic medicines: zolpidem, zaleplon, nitrazepam, midazolam, and also Xanax and Klonopin. None of these worked well with me. After my psychiatrist prescribed me with Seroquel 25mg I sleep every night like a little baby. Plus Seroquel is non-addictive and it also helps with benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms, since all drugs I used before were benzodiazepins. The only thing that bothers me with Seroquel is the fact that it slows my mind a little bit and this is especially evident in the morning.""",10.0,45
Pazopanib,Renal Cell Carcinoma,"""Lost my first kidney 5 years ago two months ago cancer was found in my remaining kidney. It had metastasized to my brain and lungs. Had gamma knife surgery on brain tumor. Started votrient about 1 month ago. Side effects include fatigue and high blood pressure.So far doing well on 800 milligrams. Have lost about 45 pounds I know now I need to eat regular meals in order to keep up my strength. This also helps with the fatigue. So far lab work looks good looking for the best results with votrient""",10.0,44
Armodafinil,Narcolepsy,"""I&#039;m a 21 year old college student. I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy without Cataplexy recently, even though it&#039;s been there basically my whole life. I&#039;m currently on 250mg Nuvigil in the morning, and he&#039;s going to add another medication soon to help my brain sleep at night. Since I have such anxiety levels and it affects my sleep. It has helped me stay awake in class, but I still can&#039;t focus. I really don&#039;t feel much difference. I still take naps a few times a day, and I feel like the medication wears off by around 2:00PM and then I&#039;m falling asleep again. The side effects I&#039;m feeling are daily migraines, extreme cotton mouth, and sometimes an upset stomach.""",7.0,32
Fluticasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Great nasal spray, It does take time for it to start working, so do not expect instant results, but once it starts to work, it&#039;s a great nasal spray. My sinus allergies are so much better, I do have a nasal bleed from time to time, but my doctor said to use some saline spray or vaseline on a swab and put inside my nose. I will continue to use Flonase as long as my Dr. Feels it&#039;s necessary. I would highly recommend it! But do remember, it takes time to start working, it has to build up.""",9.0,2
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I bled 24-7 the entire time I had my Implanon. I gained 17 pounds in 6 months. Developed Cystic acne, mood swings, crampand constant headaches, and severe depression. If you don&#039;t handle pregnancy hormones well, then don&#039;t get this form of birth control. """,1.0,0
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I started Belviq with the free 15 day prescription.  After the 15 days, I had only lost 4 pounds.  I decided to get the 30 day prescription since it was only $75 with the Belviq savings card.  I think I will try it for a month or two to see how it goes.  I haven&#039;t really experienced any side affects, other than my blood sugar being way lower than normal, which is a good thing, although I&#039;m not really sure why, as I feel I am eating as much as before.  Some days it seems I get fuller quicker than normal when eating, but I still get as hungry as I ever did before.  I will be getting back to more regular exercise soon, so I hope that will help too.  I only gave it a &quot;5&quot; for now, until I see how it goes.  Fingers crossed!""",5.0,16
TriNessa,Acne,"""I&#039;m so mad I started taking this I used to have perfect skin now my forehead is broke out and nothing seems to be working to clear it up . Needless to say I have stopped taking it I only was taking it for 3 weeks and the constant bleeding and acne I just had to stop I would not recommend this.""",1.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been using the ring for about a year and a half now and I can relate to the symptoms everyone has been experiencing. Lack of sexual drive, mood swings, very sensitive, breast grew a cup size but is always very tender. Gained about 10lbs, was very emotional about everything. The only good thing about the ring is that you insert it for three weeks and once you remove the ring my period comes three days later like clock work. I had to stop using this birth control due to side effects.  Hubby was pleased with the bigger breast but upset with the mood swings and lack of sexual interest. """,3.0,1
Strattera,ADHD,"""Did absolutely nothing.""",1.0,7
Tretinoin,Acne,"""I used tretin 0.025% every night for 30 mins for almost 8 weeks.i hardly had 5-6 pimples on my cheeks n a few brown spots but then the cream made me have severe breakout and infection which made my cheek swell with the abscess. I consulted another doctor and was advised to stop the product and I am on oral antibiotic for the infection. My cheeks r normal. My pimples are healing on their  own .Its been a week I left the cream and my skin shows great improvement.no new breakouts at all.please don&#039;t struggle with the cream n keep pushing through a point where you have totally ruined your skin n can do nothing about it.""",1.0,8
Dilaudid,Pain,"""I was in the ER the other day for a slipped disc, and pinched sciatic nerve. I was given 1mg of this through an IV. I have never take a pain medicine so effective! But I was in so much pain that I needed 1mg every hour for 3 hours. But the only side effect was that my face and body was itchy after the third mg.""",10.0,34
Viagra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""It worked way too well and I was hard for 4 Hours straight I am 54 years old and I was taking my correct doses.""",10.0,40
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I started adipex on may 26 I weight myself I lost 12lbs this pill work great !!!! I don&#039;t even think about snacks bread are soda .""",10.0,25
Ustekinumab,Psoriasis,"""I was on the medication for over 2 years. Went off to get pregnant.  My psoriasis has come back 100 percent worse.  2x as bad 2x more spots. I am now covered everywhere it is a disaster.""",1.0,25
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""This is the first time being on birth control. I&#039;ve been on the pill for 3 months, I am 5&#039;2 and I was 130lbs before, now I&#039;m 150lbs. I don&#039;t have mood swings, and my sex drive is still pretty high, and my skin looks amazing.  Overall the pill does it&#039;s job.""",5.0,11
Atenolol,Anxiety,"""Works very well for physcial symptoms of anxiety. Heart palps are under control and blood pressure and heart rate are now excellent. I only need 12.5-25 mg once a day. Great med.""",8.0,26
Catapres-TTS,High Blood Pressure,"""DR Recommended patch over Clonidine tablets I was taking.  Waited the three days for any effect.  During the three days I had to resort to my .1mg tablets to control my blood pressure.  On the eve of the third night, my BP hit 160 meaning the patch was useless and I immediately when back to my regiment of .05mg (half tablet) three times a day.  This keeps my BP between 125-135/75-85.  I have an undiagnosed condition where I have surges to 210/110 and have been higher which can last from an hour or so to several days.  The tablets stabilize my BP.  Periochromocytoma has been ruled out. To add insult to injury these patches are very expensive even with RX plan.""",1.0,45
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So I was told by one of my friends that is a nurse to use this 1 day crap a long time ago. 

So today I&#039;m like I&#039;ll try it out today normally I&#039;ll buy a generic brand and it works perfectly fine for me. But nooo I wanted to buy the expensive one today put this lil ball of FLAMES in . OMG""",1.0,9
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Well my Dr wanted me to try it instead of depo.. but I cramp while not even on my period now and have chest pains about an hour after taking it. I looked up reviews because of the chest pains ... and no surprise others experience chest pain with it. I wouldn&#039;t recommend it. Also the days of the week label falls off and gets me off track. That doesn&#039;t help..""",3.0,3
Hylan g-f 20,Osteoarthritis,"""I am looking at getting my forth injection, the first two weeks are bad. Ice... Ice.. Ice. My pain never goes away but by the end of 6 mouths I realize how much this does help. I could had my knee replaced but have been told I will not be able to kneel after that. I service equipment for a living and spend a great of time on my knees and don&#039;t think I could do my job. At 55 I need to work. The unloader brace I wear helps too but all in all this treatment keeps me going.""",10.0,3
Quetiapine,Schizophrenia,"""Seroquel was a God send for me.  I&#039;ve been on it for 7 years and its the best medication I&#039;ve been on for hallucinations and the voices I heard on a daily basis.  It does however make me extremely tired so I take it half hour before I go to bed.  I did get a little weight gain but I would rather have weight gain than hearing voices and seeing things any day.  Amazing medication.""",10.0,61
Lyrica,Neuropathic Pain,"""I started taken lyrica for trigger spots
(burning painful hot spots through out my back) plus lower back pain. I began taking 150mg 2x a day. It was wonderful, no more daily nagging pain. However, the side affects started to out weigh the pain relief. I had to start taking a water pills because of the water retention, my memory&amp; cognitive thinking were really effected. On three separate occasions, I was sent home from work because I was so drowsy I kept falling asleep. I was staggering, slurring my speech. My supervisor thought I had been drinking. It was very embarassing. If I did not have all these side effects, I would&#039;ve stayed on these meds but it was getting out of control-my weight has sky rocketed also. I&#039;m weening off.Pain is back.""",2.0,37
Singulair,COPD,"""I have found 1 x 10mg Singulair tablet at bedtime helps to stop exasperation&#039;s in the night.""",7.0,75
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""Maxalt has less side effects, for me, than other Migraine Medication.  Previously I have been on the Maxalt 5 but needed to go up to the Maxalt 10 which helps relieve the pain more completely.  I tried many other medicines, and this has been the best for me, I believe it is different for every person.  My nausea does increase on this medication, but no chest heaviness as with other medicines.""",8.0,8
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""It helped with the runny nose and cough, but I think the side effects made it not worth taking. The first hour was the immediate release and it made me feel nervous, anxious, dizzy, nauseous, and I had awful tremors. After the first hour I come down a bit and didn&#039;t feel as awful. Couldn&#039;t get any sleep on it and being a mom of a one year old boy I definitely need my sleep. I won&#039;t be taking it again. Going to go back to DayQuil, NyQuil, cough drops... Not for everyone.""",2.0,10
Budesonide / formoterol,moterol),"""Comforting to read that others have muscle cramps when using Symbicort. I particularly am now getting cramp in my calf when stretching in bed and good to know this is probably the reason. I also get bleeding soooo easily on my arms now with any minor knock. Minor side effects I think though to be able to breath again and no use of Ventolin since starting on Symbicort 200.""",7.0,61
Zyban,Smoking Cessation,"""I was given Zyban to stop smoking.  After three days I realized I had not smoked or wanted to in two days.  It was that fast.  I had no side effects that I remember and stopped taking them after two weeks.  It&#039;s been close to 10 years now and I have absolutely no craving or desire to smoke.  At the time I began Zyban I had smoked over a pack a day for about 14 yrs.""",10.0,58
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I have been taking 5 mg/day for about 5 weeks  for my OCD and am starting to see cessation of intrusive thoughts.  The intrusive thoughts are a form of anxiety disorder dating back to childhood unpleasantness that I was powerless to stop.  So I think it&#039;s working, along with CBT.  I want to warn people not to mix this drug with Flexeril as this can cause serotonin syndrome.   You will know this side effect by dry mouth, restlessness, constipation and dysphoria.  It goes away after a day if you stop flexeril.   The label actually says not to mix with any pain meds, even ibuprofen and aspirin, but these are not nearly as toxic as flexeril""",6.0,5
Mesalamine,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""tired feeling, abdominal pain, tingling in hands and feet, 4 tablets a day.""",7.0,28
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I am surprised at my 24lb loss in the last 3 months and 2 weeks to be honest. I thought Belviq was over priced and just another miracle pill.  With a lower carb diet and less food intake alone  (no &quot;real&quot; exercise) I am dropping weight very easily.  This stuff is great!""",9.0,152
Xyrem,Narcolepsy,"""I had been terrified to try this medicine because of the warnings. I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy w/ catalepsy 4 years ago Started Xyrem last year. Amazing. I take the full dose twice a night.I don&#039;t have to struggle to make myself get out of bed in am.Don&#039;t have have other symptoms I had before. take my daytime medicine,but don&#039;t need as much and I fall asleep (unintentionally) less frequently during the day. I usually take only one nap during the day. And I don&#039;t get sleepy driving like I used to. I take it right as I get into bed. I still can be awoken by loud sounds or my dog, which is good because I feared that I would not wake when needed. I had no side effects-they are over-blown. In the past, this was sold over the counter!!""",10.0,31
Mydayis,ADHD,"""Works great! Lasts longer than Adderall XR and gets me through my 12 hours shift as a nurse. No crash at the end of the day.""",9.0,29
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""I read all the reviews and still thought I could beat the odds and it &quot;might&quot; work for me. The first day of taking it I was so shaky, nauseous, and it made me even more depressed than usual. I am not on any other meds so I figured I would try this first since my doctor just kept recommending it to me. NEVER AGAIN!!! Even if you think your that 1 in a million who won&#039;t get the side effects don&#039;t risk it!! There&#039;s so many others out there to try it&#039;s not even worth the one day of being suicidal and miserable""",1.0,7
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""Hello. I have since high scool had big trouble with presentations and public speaking in front of group of people. Some times I managed to handle this ok, but some times my body launched full blown panic attack where my heart raced and my body and voice froze so hard that I hardly managed to get through. For two weeks ago I went to my doctor and told him about this. I asked if he could prescribe me Propranolol. He understood me well and gave me prescription for 100 tablets of 20 mg propranolol. Today I had a presentation in front of around 60 people in our office. I took two 20-mg tablets/pills of propranolol 70 minutes before I should start the presentation. I held the presentation without problems at all. :-))))))))))))))""",10.0,23
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Suprep is far easier than the jug of prep I had 10 years ago! First dose at 6 p.m. No way to expect this to taste &quot;good.&quot; It&#039;s medicine. It&#039;s unpleasant, but not impossible. Things kicked in around 6:45-ish and didn&#039;t slow down until 9:00-ish. I was in bed at 10 and got 6 hours of decent sleep. Second dose at 5:45 a.m. Harder to get down. Felt nauseous and had to use &quot;mind over matter&quot; to get it all down. Felt bloated with some cramping and gas after drinking all the water. 2nd dose kicked in around 6:15 a.m  and slowed around 8:00. I was able to check in for my procedure at 10:45 a.m. with no &quot;accidents&quot; on the way there. It works, but it&#039;s not &quot;fun.&quot;  Plan to camp in the bathroom, prepare mentally, and consider yourself cleansed!""",9.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been REALLY skeptical of birth control as a whole for several years. When my cramps got to the point of being completely debilitating, however, I decided it was time to start my first trial with birth control.  Through a recommendation, I started Lutera.  So far, the only side effect I&#039;ve experienced is minor soreness in my breasts, and they&#039;ve actually gotten significantly larger- kid you not, B to a small D.  No weight gain, and less of an appetite, actually. (I&#039;m 5&#039;2&quot; 110 lbs.). So far, I&#039;m happy with the pill. Fingers crossed!""",9.0,18
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I have used Plan B a few times and it helps me feel confident knowing there is a back up plan in preventing pregnancy. It is expensive but well worth the money. The only side effects I experienced with this pill is irregular period and right after I take the pill my stomach aches.""",10.0,9
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""Following surgery for prostate cancer, and 3 months later possibility of duodenal cancer ( biopsy tested negative) however surgery recommended; I was having severe anxiety &amp; panic attacks.
This lasted 3 1/2 years, during which I tried numerous SSRI&#039;s &amp; SNRI&#039;s all with no effect. In fact it made it worse, e.g. Suicidal ideation, greater bouts of anxiety, headaches, diarrhea. Ativan did help significantly, but all the negativity started to raise my anxiety just taking it. I finally jut took it despite all this negativity. Thankfully, my p Doc continued my prescription and I was able to live a better quality of life. 
I then was asked to try an &quot;off label&quot;
Medication ... Gabapentin. After 2weeks it did wonders!! Highly recommend!!""",9.0,99
Canagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My brother was prescribed Invokana almost three years and developed a cancerous tumor in his kidney.  it was a very complicated surgery because of where the tumor was located and because of that the entire kidney had to be removed.  he was taking 300 mg.  upon diagnosis the surgeons instructed my brother to stop the medication immediately.  my brother never had any kidney problems in his whole life.  let this be a warning.""",1.0,63
Blisovi Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I took another type of microgestion Fe which worked great but when I switched to Blisovi Fe, I started to get horrible hives. I didn&#039;t think it could be the birthvcontrol since I had been taken it over a year, but the dermatologist said my hives looked like a drug reaction so I went off Blisovi and my hives went away. Blisovi has an inactive ingredient that can cause allergic reactions.""",1.0,2
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""Great medicine for cyclothymia/rapid cycling ever and I mean ever-been on 175mg per day 1x for 5 years-literally saved my life. Also if you&#039;re prescribed this absolutely have your pharmacist fill with brand only.""",10.0,61
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""My 18 year old daughter has been on Daytrana patches for more than 5 years.  She needs a 40 mg dose, and 30 mg is the strongest patch. Benefits are MANY.  Though 9 hours is the recommended time for wearing the patch, my daughter routinely wears them for 14 hours daily to get school work and homework done.  She wears them 16 or more hours if she has a date, or there is a school function that lasts late e.g. PROM.  This has allowed her to avoid those horrible &quot;impulse control&quot; issues most ADD kids experience.  Daytrana has allowed her to avoid the highs and lows that occur with other medications.  We love Daytrana.""",10.0,65
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I started smoking at 14 and was given a sample of Chantix when I was 46.  For 36 years smoking was part of my life, when my doctor handed me a pharmaceutical sample of Chantix I laughed.  One day, I opened the box and within a week I was no longer smoking, 7 years later and I remain smoke free with absolutely no desire to ever touch another cigarette!  I did not experience the side effects, chewed cinnamon gum for a few weeks and was stunned at how there was no withdrawal.  This is simply the best there is to quit smoking! """,10.0,33
Celexa,Depression,"""I&#039;m 19 years old and had been struggling with depression since I was a kid. I was against antidepressants all my life until I went off on my freshman year of college out of state and found it impossible to control my emotions. I became suicidal, and was thinking about trying illegal drugs. Finally I told the school counselor that I needed help. She diagnosed me with mild depression and prescribed 20mg every day. I&#039;ve been on it for a bit over a month and my life has changed. My emotions are reasonable and under control, I&#039;m much more agreeable, energetic and optimistic. Side effects from the first two weeks were: dry mouth, excessive yawning, insomnia, and a bit of anxiety/hyperactivity. Still have decreased sex drive though.""",10.0,22
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am a 40 year old, who has never given birth and I had the Mirena placed 3 months ago, to try to alleviate very heavy menstrual bleeding.  The insertion was quite painful, but only lasted a few hours.  I did bleed for about a week afterwards.  I&#039;ve had my period every month since, but I do not need to use tampons.  Am hoping that within the next 2-3 months, it will get even lighter.  I still have some cramping, but nothing compared to before the insertion.  I have read lots of comments with bad experiences, but I guess this is not for everyone.""",7.0,21
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""I am SO happy with this medication! I&#039;ve struggled with chronic constipation for so long I forgot what it feels like to have a &quot;normal&quot; BM. My constipation was so bad that I&#039;ve had frequent visits to the ER for severe abdominal cramps (comparable to labor pains), and each time I was told I had severely dilated colon and impaction. I&#039;ve been on lactulose, Mirilax, Go-lytly, laxative teas, and even drinking a bottle of Magnesium-Citrate. NOTHING worked. Now I&#039;m on a daily dose of Linzess and I HAVE to share my success story with others. It worked! And I couldn&#039;t be happier!""",10.0,45
Armour Thyroid,Hashimoto's disease,"""After years of levothyroxine with remaining symptoms and lots of pills for those symptoms, my adrenals began to get fatigued, had to be admitted to hospital with confusion, vomiting and other symptoms of adrenal fatigue and sugar problems. I was so tired and my muscles so weak I had trouble moving my diaphragm to breath. Armour sorted that for me. It is a much superior medicine than levothyroxine alone. People will not realize their remaining symptoms could be due to their thyroid medication while others could be fine on levothyroxine. I find this much better for me.
""",10.0,195
Nitrofurantoin,Prevention of Bladder infection,"""In college I started getting urinary tract infections fairly frequently. Finally, after a handful of UTIs (treated with Cipro-allergic to Sulfa medicines), the doctor referred me to a urologist who placed me on Nitrofurantoin.  I was initially taking it every day, then just after sex or other situations which increased the likelihood of developing a UTI, and eventually I stopped taking it altogether because it had been about 5 years since I had a UTI.  Well, I woke up around 4am today with the all-too-familiar urgent need to pee.  By the time I had finished showering I was fairly certain I was developing a UTI.  I happened to still have some Nitrofurantoin on hand, I took a pill before work and my symptoms were gone in a matter of hours.  No side effects.  Yay!""",10.0,60
Kapidex,GERD,"""Doctor gave me this drug saying that it will help for ulcer, it did not help, pain is still unbearable, but I do not have reflux, which makes it a little bit better.""",10.0,7
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""My doctor has prescribed me contrave 8 on Wednesday 3-18 I have decided to make a life change and have been eating better and letting off the snacks. I was told to start off at 4 per day instead of the 4 week process (doctors orders) I have been less hungry. It doesn&#039;t stop my hunger. But it curves my appetite. I haven&#039;t had any side effects.  I started at 207.8 and just weighed myself and I&#039;m down 4lbs in 4 days. I&#039;m hoping that it will be what I want. This isn&#039;t going to be a miracle pill you have to work at it and so I have been running everyday 2 miles. I&#039;ll keep updating.""",10.0,1
Paroxetine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Been on Paxil for 8 yrs for generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks and it saved my life! Recently increased from 30mg to 40mg due to relapse from highly stressful events and can already feel it working again.""",10.0,55
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Horrible, horrible, horrible I have never had acne this bad in my life!!!!!!!!!! My WHOLE chin and jawline are red and covered in cystic acne!!! I HAD PERFECTLY CLEAR SKIN BEFORE. I am honestly in a complete panic with what is going on with my skin. I&#039;m in shock that a small pill could do this much damage. My face hurts so bad because of the acne. Its been only 3 weeks since I started taking it. Switching to sprintec tomorrow. DO NOT USE THIS, SAVE YOUR SKIN!!!!!""",1.0,2
Bupropion,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I was on 150 MG efexor for nearly a year and continued suffering with depression and anxiety. It affected my libido to the point that I couldn&#039;t stand being touched by my husband. I&#039;ve been on wellbutrin for nearly three weeks and it&#039;s been a miracle for me. My energy level is up, I can focus again, and my libido has increased. The only negative I have had is it doesn&#039;t help my anxiety.""",9.0,45
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I had my Skyla inserted today and had a GREAT experience!! I am a virgin and no kids...seriously had zero pain having this put in. I did insert a cytotec vaginally before my appointment, and I took 800mg of ibuprofen 45 minutes before. I think the key is making sure you have a doctor you trust insert it, I work with my doctor and I have seen her insert many IUDs and she always does a fantastic job so that&#039;s why I chose her and I&#039;m so glad I did. Right now (3 hours after insertion) I&#039;m lying on the couch with a heating pad and minor cramping. Just feels like I&#039;m about to start my period. I can&#039;t wait to see how this does for me.""",10.0,3
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""Honestly this medicine has saved my life! I went from having multiple long lasting episodes of mania to none. Ya i still get the thoughts but im relaxed and able to make conscious choices now that im on it. The only negative side affect is the hair loss but its temporary, but so worth it. Nothing is better than feeling like you are in control of yourself,  and this medicine does this for you dont be scared to ask your doctor about it!""",10.0,20
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I started on this on 10/16/2017. I am 5&#039;7 and weighed 264 pounds at start.  Today, 17 days later, I weigh 258.8. I am still just doing the lowest dose but plan to move to the next step now that side effects are a little more under control.  The first 2 weeks I would have a headache in the evening and be super tired but now I have adjusted to it and the symptoms have subsided.  I was addicted to fast food and would drink a 2 litre soda in 2 days.  Now I haven&#039;t had fast food but once in the 17 days and I didn&#039;t even finish it all.  Also I drink a 12 oz cup of soda a day, just to keep away the withdrawal headaches and the rest of the day I am drinking water.   I am starting to feel more motivated and excited to start working out!""",9.0,1
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had implanon put in Oct 2013. At that time I was 22 and 135 lbs. I have no children and have never been pregnant. My intentions were to keep it that way- I took the pill since I was 17 but wanted to find something that would maintain my busy lifestyle. this birth control has been a fabulous preventative but  I have had major side affects: 

Now 2 years later: 
-extremely moody/ anxious  
- 4 months after implanted I was at my highest weight of 164 lbs 
-currently weigh 155 lbs and it has been the biggest challenge to loose weight. 
-long and drawn out periods for the whole time on bc 
Would not recommend""",3.0,3
Trazodone,Depression,"""After many, many years of taking Zoloft for depression, It got to a point where it was not as helpful as it once was. I visited my doctor who put me on trazodone as a booster to the Zoloft that I was still taking. In 2 weeks I noticed the difference. I no longer feel depressed and feel more like my old self again. The only side effect I have had is a little blurred vision...I&#039;ll take that any day over depression.""",10.0,117
Caverject Impulse,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Works everytime.  The only drawback is that if  you don&#039;t hit the proper insertion point it&#039;s a waste of medication.  It&#039;s not always available at many local pharmacies.  Otherwise I love it and my partner loves it too.""",9.0,88
Macrobid,Prevention of Bladder infection,"""I was 20 weeks pregnant when I had to go to the hospital because I had a bladder infection and kidney stones. The doctor ordered me to take this twice a day for 7 days and it helped greatly. When I went in two weeks later for a follow up with my ob/gyn he said the infection was gone but just to be safe he put me on this for the rest of my pregnancy to prevent me from getting another infection since I&#039;m predisposed to getting them. After three weeks of taking this once a day I had to take myself off of it. I was nauseous all morning and night, tired to the point of lethargy, and just not feeling well at all in general. As soon as I stopped taking it all the horribleness went away.""",8.0,44
Lybrel,Endometriosis,"""I took Lybrel or the generic equivalent Amethyst for many years.  In the first years I found it worked very well for me and I loved it. I never had a period!  Then I needed to take NSAIDs regularly for osteoarthritis which caused constant break through bleeding along with Endometriosis symptoms.  Whenever I discontinued use of the Lybrel to keep my lining from becoming so thin, my periods were dibilitating and extremely heavy.  Just started on Reclipsen with hopes of better results. I recommend this pill for anyone who does not regularly take any meds that can cause blood thinning.""",5.0,8
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I was on Lyrica for 2 years. At first it was fabulous! But over time I needed to keep increasing the dosage to get the same result. The side effects were bad for me. In the two years I was on it I gained 60 lbs and my hair started falling out. I have since switched to Neurontin with no side effects and my hair is slowly coming back. Lyrica was a miracle for me for about 18 months but as they say all good things must come to an end.""",6.0,24
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""Perfect.  I saw results in the first use. I am not exaggerating. Within 3 days, I could wear tight, grey T-shirts with NO marks. I never even imagined that would be possible. It had gotten to the point where I could only wear white or black T-shirts. I can now wear whatever I want. It is a dabber that you dab on your armpits at night then wash off in the morning. It is a little uncomfortable at first, but if you truly sweat as much as I did, you will know that 15 minutes of discomfort at night is worth being able to finally take off that sweater covering your marks and not being embarrassed and holding back for the whole day. In fact, Drysol is so strong I have had to cut back to using it every other day. You will be amazed with your results.""",10.0,12
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on Lamictal for almost 2 years. I&#039;ve tried various anti-depressants to help stabilize my mood disorder, but those always seemed to make my depressive episodes worse. Lamictal gave me back my personality. I&#039;ve recently lost my insurance, and cannot afford my Lamictal, and I&#039;ve rapidly noticed my moods changing once again. It&#039;s a horrible feeling once I&#039;ve discovered what it was like to not have constant mood changes... Lamictal is a wonderful mood stabilizer!""",9.0,42
Adderall XR,,"""It took a while to find the right problems then the right medicines, then the right dosage but once we did even my husband could tell the difference and I could too.  It was an immediate difference, the next day with the Clonazepam I felt an instant calmness and togetherness that I had not felt before. I take 40mg (2 x 20mg XR) in the morning with Clonazepam 1 - 1 mg tab because I have panic attacks and anxiety sometimes.  Then 2 -1 mg Clonazepam at night which relaxes me and I am able to not have nightmares and can sleep.  Without the medicines including the Lexapro 20mg I have terrible depression, nightmares, cannot concentrate, the post traumatic stress disorder takes over and the hypervigilence is awful.  The drugs have made such a positive difference and my husband agrees.""",10.0,13
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;m a 40 year old male that has taken Celexa for about 10 years now for aniexty. I take 40mg once a day. It works well to manage my anxiety. With the higher dose I take it can cause nausea for me if taken on an empty stomach. I also get sleepy for an hour or two after taking it so I take it at bed time. The only issue I&#039;ve had is forgetting to take or running out of this medication. The withdrawl is pretty bad after about 4 days of not taking causing anxiety, dizziness, brain fog, &quot;brain zaps&quot;, insomnia and flu like symptoms. Celexa has worked very well for me and would recommend it for treating anxiety. Just don&#039;t suddenly stop taking it. You have to slowly ween off.""",9.0,198
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""This is my 8th day of taking Plyera. I feel poisoned. These drugs are poison. My chest is burning up from acid. I can feel acid in my nose as well. I am pretty much confined to my couch or bed. 2 more days to go. I am concerned that this medicine is damaging my esophagaus from severe acid reflux.  Doc was insistent on curing this even if I did not have any ulcers. I felt so much better before this treatment. Please prepare plastic spoons and bowls. You won&#039;t have the energy to wash anything. Also prepare 10 day worth of food you can eat using microwave. You won&#039;t be driving anywhere either. Not all will experience terrible side effects (I had them all) but for sure they are real for me.""",3.0,11
Klonopin,Panic Disorde,"""Have been taking Klonopin for nearly 20 years. At one point my doctor was prescribing 3mg per day. The past couple years I&#039;ve been taking .25mg (1/4) mg per day. It has been very helpful in preventing panic attacks and reducing my anxiety in general. My only side effect has been mild drowsiness. 

My doctor has tried to help me go off this medication completely on 2 occasions. The 1st time I developed muscle spasms throughout my body including rapid heartbeat. The 2nd time I became unable to sleep and anxiety attacks resumed. Both times my dosage was decreased gradually over a period of 2 to 3 months after I&#039;d been taking 1 mg per day. Since then, when my doctor suggested trying to ween me off it again I reminded him of the prior problems.""",9.0,28
Viibryd,Depression,"""On 6th week of Viibryd. It starts with a jump. Then tapers down and up a bit; then levels off and is decently effective. It&#039;s more sedating than Cymbalta and its a pain to eat in the am. However, so far it&#039;s weight neutral and I&#039;ll see how it progresses in another month. Only side effects are gas, and touches of stomach digestive feelings. So far so good""",6.0,53
Mirena,,"""History: 44, no kids, no pregnancies. Mirena place five months ago.
Recommendation: Ask for anesthetic. This made the insertion painless. Note, you may get a bit dizzy for 5 minutes. Symptoms: Gained 8lbs in the first week despite my regular cycling and running. Low libido for the first two months now okay. Period only for the first month and now ghost periods consisting of bloating. Recently my breast have been over the top swollen and tender, making it annoying to run (8wks now).   My boyfriend says he noted a increase in moodiness. I&#039;ve rarely had problems with anxiety but now I feel a low grade feeling of being overwhelmed and anxious.    """,5.0,2
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got my Nexplanon placed in March. Since then I&#039;ve noticed some changes. My period stopped and the first month after I got random spotting. A few drops at most at a time. Now, I get nothing. No period and no spotting! My acne hasn&#039;t change. I still get a couple pimples here and there. Really, the only change Ive seen since getting it placed, besides no longer getting a period, i started losing more hair than usual but I think it&#039;s starting to return to normal. Overall, I love the Nexplanon! I will say I know every woman is different. I would say try it and schedule a follow up appointment if able. If it sucks then get it out. You have so many options. Never feel stuck like I did!!""",9.0,2
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have dealt with depression in the past and prescribed Celexa and Lexapro. I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder/ Manic Depressive 4 years ago, and have since been on Lamotrigine. I am able to function and my mood swings are much easier to deal with. I&#039;m not in bed all day when having a depression spell, and not absolutely batshit crazy when Manic. I also don&#039;t fly off the handle as quickly. I have a drug history, which does not help at all. I have been sober now for 14 years.""",10.0,32
Flexeril,Sciatica,"""Flexeril makes me so drowsy that I fall asleep before I can feel actual relief of pain and then I miss out on everything. The only good thing is that it relaxes me so that I&#039;m not tense.""",5.0,60
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I have had intractable migraine for 28 years, and migraines from the age of 10 until 28 years ago when it never quit.. I went through many different trials of treatment &amp; nothing worked, so finally the headache specialist gave me Vicodin.  It worked and I was able to begin living life again. Then a new MD took the Vicodin away and gave me Topamax. MY LIFE WAS HELL. I live alone in a 2 story house and I had to scoot up/down on my butt. I am 66 &amp; disabled (from strokes) and I was terrified. I could barely form sentences, I had terrible brain fog, I couldn&#039;t cook a meal as I was so confused I kept burning things. It was horrible. The doc told me to keep taking it but I refused, I felt the side effects were too dangerous for me.""",1.0,21
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the mirena for exactly a week now and I haven&#039;t really had any problems. During the insertion I bearly had any cramping and it only lasted for about 5 minutes. I bled quite a bit the day I got it put in and I had very light spotting the next day. But I haven&#039;t had any bleeding since then. I&#039;m really glad I decided to get the mirena. It&#039;s a great option for someone who just wants it to be put in and be able to forget about it for 6 years""",10.0,4
Hycodan,Cough,"""This medicine was used for a racking cough.  It gave relief and allowed sleep.  It is an important tool in the physicians medicine chest.  Take only the exact prescribed dose.  it is very strong.  Go to bed.""",8.0,20
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""It works!!! I smoked for 20+ years and on Dec 17, 2013 will be 1 year without 1 drag. I was buying 2 packs a day for the final 6-7 years. Around $12 a day and about $4400 a year with a total in the last 5 years $22,000. That makes me crazy. The addiction is real. I don&#039;t know if I could of stopped without Chantix, but I know I did stop because of it. It made the taste become disgusting like no other. The urge slowly left my head. After 3 weeks and the &quot;WANT&quot; to really quit. I DID IT! The withdrawals were in the form of severe muscle aches about a month after. That lasted also 1 month. Bring cigarette free is truly being free. My wife kisses me again. I tried literally every method to quit before Chantix. Nothing worked. Chantix does....""",10.0,28
Valsartan,High Blood Pressure,"""My doctor gave me valsartan to take. I am 58, female taking atenolol for 18 years 50 mg. I took my bp this morning before meds, it was 150 over 86. I then took the valsartan started to feel naseaus and my throat tightening. My bp then shot up to 190 over 123 and was frightened. Clearly not a medicine for me. Going back to lisinopril, which has some side effects but bp is great with it.""",1.0,18
Safyral,Birth Control,"""I have been on this birth control for about a month and a half now. This my first time on birth control so I did not understand all the changes that were going on. BUT I started craving so many things and also nausea will come! Also many mood swings, specially when my period is near all I want to do is cry, and acne was HORRIBLE. I did not gain weight or anything like that though.""",6.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have been on Seasonique for 1 year and ever since the beginning I can&#039;t stop bleeding.   This last cycle has been 28 days of straight heavy bleeding. I would rather be pregnant again.""",1.0,9
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""After my first manic episode at 39, was hospitalized and chose Depakote over Risperdal due to weight gain fears. It&#039;s been 2 weeks and along with intensive therapy and healthy lifestyle it&#039;s definitely brought me back to reality""",7.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This I had been on for like 6 months and had no problems with at all. No real side effects, no change in sex drive, nor mood. Period was regular, heavy but always 4 days and always on time. I&#039;m thinking of going back on it. Ovcon is just as good. """,10.0,3
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""I have been taking this pill for about four months and It was working and I felt a little better, not so many panic attacks but it didn&#039;t help as much as I thought. Be careful when going off Effexor, the withdrawals are horrible. Most pain I have ever felt in my head. Do not just stop taking it. Effexor just wasn&#039;t the right one for me.""",3.0,43
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Took 5 mg for a month. Great for improving depression and increasing energy. However, at the start of week 4, I had increased heart rate and it seemed like my heart was skipping beats. Worse in morning after taking pill. Psychiatrist did not think medication caused cardiac changes, but I have no history of heart disease. Decided to stop on my own. After a day, heart rate better but still high. Skipping beats seem less prominent. Have appointment with a cardiologist in 2 weeks as a new patient.""",1.0,6
Xopenex,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I like this medicine better the others. Not too bad as far as side effects!""",9.0,7
Depakote,Migraine Prevention,"""I meet with a neurologist for my migraines. He put me on depakote at bedtime. I&#039;ve been on it almost 6 months now and I am starting to have them as frequent as I used to...3 times a week. I also take Keppra and duloxetine every morning. I&#039;ve been struggling for almost 20 years now. I just can&#039;t get rid of one all the way. Any hospital visit that I go to, they give me benadryl and tramadol, even when I tell them it doesn&#039;t work for me. I&#039;ve only gone to the hospital about 6 times in my life for them.""",2.0,4
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on this for about 4 months now, and I did not notice how badly it was affecting me until today. It all hit me at once. I have lost over 1/4 of my hair, my nipples feel like they are going to explode, my sex drive is non existent, and I feel extremely fatigued and tired all of the time! I recently went vegan because I felt so nasty all of the time I needed a change in diet and life style to try and lose some weight. Well instead of losing weight, I gained. 30lbs to be exact...in as little as 4 months. That is such a rapid weight gain that I now have stretch marks on my hips and thighs! My boyfriend says I&#039;m mad at him all the time to the point where we are fighting waaay more than we&#039;ve ever have. I would not recommend!""",2.0,5
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I smoked for approximately 17 years. I&#039;ve cut down before but never quit! I eat healthy and exercise a lot, smoked organic cigarettes (9$-pack). When I needed a new car, I chose to cut costs. My insurance covered Chantix so I tried it to save some money (I never imagined I would fully quit). One night I ran out of cigarettes and thought I&#039;d just try it out. The next couple of days I got typical nicotine withdrawal and detox symptoms - shakes, blood sugar issues, nausea, sweats, emotional/anger outbursts. The detox was intense and made me realize the physical impact on my body! I&#039;m 21 days nicotine-free and my weight maintained. I had stomach pain but fixed it by taking it with yogurt and 8oz water. Only other side effect- gas and crazy dreams.""",9.0,7
Leuprolide,Uterine Fibroids,"""I had the 3 month 11.25mg on 3/30/2015 to shrink my giant fibroid to the size that the laparoscopic myomectomy can be performed. I had no symptom of side effects for the first month and also having my period but ever since the second month (May) the side effects were really hitting me hard; including hot flashes and night sweat. Had my surgery at the end of June and my doctor confirmed that I had reacted to the Lupron more thanexpected as the fibroid not only shrink but part of it was degenerated. So Instead of a 2 hours operation, it ends up to be a 6 hours.  Now, it&#039;s been 5 months and the Lupron still lasting (period still not back yet), don&#039;t know when it will be gone...""",5.0,27
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So the first time I used this product I was burning like crazy! I ended up with an infection again a couple months later &amp; decided to try again ( The same pack) although I only have 6 days of product the box says if I don&#039;t see a change in 3 days to see a doc, so I&#039;m assuming the whole 7 days aren&#039;t all that necessary anyway.. Oh well this is my first day trying it after the last horrible experience. But this time I don&#039;t feel ANY burning... A lady told me tampering with the vagina before using the product can cause burning (ex. From itching or wiping vigorously) ...""",5.0,6
Dilaudid,Pain,"""I have taken many different opiate pain medications over the past five years in the ER for chronic pancreatitis.  Morphine has been completely useless, Demerol seemed pretty effective but hospitals are getting away from it due to concern of potential seizures.  2mg of Dilaudid IV push has always been completely effective in the relief of pain.  However, I&#039;ve been prescribed it in tablet form at 4mg and I found it not nearly as effective for pain relief.  Oxycontin tablets were much more effective at home.""",10.0,23
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""Bought abreva at the first day by middle of the night lip had a blister big one after applying it. 5 days later lip still has a nasty spot and a bit swollen . I do believe I could have just saved my $20 and probably wouldn&#039;t have been different . Help with pain a bit yeah but healing it fast no.""",3.0,4
Mirena,Birth Control,"""From the get go it was not good. Yes the doctors gave me the informational pamphlet and yes they listed the possible side effects, but even after reading many many reviews of mirena that stated how bad the thing messed with some people&#039;s hormones I thought... no not me. I should be fine, plus the doctor assured me I would probably be period free and most women go symptom free. Birth control that i&#039;ve used in the past never affected me much, but mirena was no bueno for me. Weight gain, terrible sluggishness, acne like a mother and continuous bleeding. I seriously felt depressed absolutely zero motivation to work out or do active things like I normally do. I got it removed right away.""",1.0,0
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""You have to be aware of the positives and negatives of any medicine you take. Even Tylenol. I have found that Saphris has worked pretty well despite a few side effects that I&#039;ve learned to live with. My doc tried me on Latuda first because I was a bit concerned with taking something sublingually. I should have tried Saphris first. Latuda had me wanting to jump out of my skin and made me want to eat all of the time. I gained 50 pounds in the six months I was on Latuda and have lost all but 7lbs on Saphris.  I don&#039;t mind the numb tongue because it goes away. I am even used to the taste now. Overall Saphris gave me my life back.""",10.0,76
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I am a 21 year old female and I had Skyla placed in two weeks ago. The process itself was not comfortable and involved some pain, but afterwards I had a couple hours of slight cramping and then I was fine! I bled for the two days after it was implanted and then it stopped. I just finished a period that lasted three days :). My period prior would last for more than 7 with severe cramping. I&#039;m already loving this.""",9.0,14
Gabapentin,Neuropathic Pain,"""Doc said take 900mg a day, I&#039;ve reduced to 6mg a day. Herniated disc l-4,l-5. I sleep better at night. I think back pain is some better. I take tamsulosin so I&#039;m sort of dizzy anyhow. 74 years old, active/athletic golf, offshore fishing etc. Thinking of surgery but maybe it&#039;s inevitable. Will wait &amp; see. Would prefer no drugs but only on this 6 weeks..My body has always healed itself. I think God will do it again.""",5.0,5
Veramyst,Rhinitis,"""Heart arrhythmia - insomnia. I have taken this medicine intermittently over past two years, and realize a direct correlation with heart arrhythmia and insomnia.""",4.0,38
Seasonique,Endometriosis,"""I have been taking this pill since April. I have two weeks to go before I should start my cycle. However, I have been bleeding everyday since my second week of taking this pill. I plan to stop after this Saturday; I am tired of bleeding for 3 months. I will try another method for my endometriosis.""",1.0,5
Diamox,Glaucoma,"""I have been on Diamox 3 times now to manage spikes in eye pressure. On all three occasions my eye pressure soared into the 60&#039;s and 70&#039;s before I started to come down 7-11 hours later.  
My body temperature plummeted, I just shivered and could not keep warm for the first few hours. 
Within the first 24 hours my legs weakened considerably and significantly limited my capacity to walk. My speech and cognitive function also slowed noticeably.
Using Diamox for over one week triggered mood changes and suicidal thoughts.
While on this my blood pressure was on the low side. Upon discontinuation of this my blood pressure soared to 166/110 with some fluctuations for 2weeks  afterwards.
I hope sharing this helps others.""",7.0,15
Zyprexa,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on Zyprexa for over 2 months now. I take 7.5mg daily and also take Paxil and Ativan. All I can say is I&#039;m much better than I was 2 months ago and have learned that I will have to be on medicines for the rest of my life. Small price to pay for piece of mind. I have gained 30lbs and need to exercise more to try and combat the weight gain. My doctor says we may go down in mgs here soon. But overall I have to say it helped pull me out of a major depression.""",8.0,26
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""got my first cold sore in 2010. started first with a tingle, then itchy, then inflammation as the blister tried to make it to the surface.  There was a raised, circular shape where I knew the cold sore was coming. Rushed to Walmart to get abreva (back then it was still in the tube and $16) and applied it about every 2-3 hrs that day. The blister itself never actually was able to form into an unsightly sore (no scab), though I still saw the circular, raised area which took about 3-4 days to fully disappear.  Over the course of a year, I had about 3 more cold sores in the same spot, always applied abreva at the first tingle and it never surfaced.  This week got a cold sore for the first time in 7 years, put on abreva and again, never surfaced""",10.0,10
Sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur,Acne,"""My dermatologist recommended Sumadan to me and I used it for a couple days. After about 3 uses, right when I washed my face wth it my face started burning. My face was covered in hives and was burning hot. The dermatologist said to keep it as the rash is common, but I just couldn&#039;t because I was in so much pain. Eventually she prescribed me something else""",1.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I am feeling sick too my stomach real bad and I am getting so hot. I never feel this way""",8.0,7
Leuprolide,Endometriosis,"""I got my first dose a month ago.  The main side effects I am experiencing are hot flashes, much decreased appetite (not complaining there) and fatigue.  I will take all those any day rather than deal with endometriosis pain. So I am definitely pleased with the Lupron treatment. Its nice to not be in so much pain. I would call off work and stay in bed and cry.  So big difference!""",8.0,34
Itraconazole,"Onychomycosis, Fingernail","""I&#039;ve been taking Sporanox for 10 months now with no improvement.  The fungus is visible in all of my fingernails and all of my toes!  I am nearing the end of my second (6 month) treatment and still no results with this medication.  Fungus has caused several toenails to curl and become ingrown so, very painful.  Doctor won&#039;t remove the nails while infected with fungus because nails are too brittle to remove safely without risks of infection.""",1.0,5
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Got Mirena at my 6 week post-partum checkup. First baby, had him w/o an epidural, and WOW. The IUD insertion hurt worse than childbirth. I bled for 2 MONTHS straight after insertion and my husband said the cords felt like wires stabbing him for the next year. 3 years later and I wish we had money for my husband&#039;s vasectomy. I get brutal cramping almost 24/7, intercourse is painful for me if my husband thrusts too deep, I get intensely nauseous during my period and my period is VERY heavy, I recently got Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and the cords can still be felt by my husband both the day before and the day after my period.
The only &#039;pluses&#039; about this IUD is that I didn&#039;t have to pay for it and I haven&#039;t got pregnant again.""",3.0,6
Venlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I took 200 mg of amitriptyline for 40&#039;years for clinical depression.. I decided to find a safer medication with fewer side effects. I started Effexor and was weaned off amitriptyline at same time. Within 2 days my depression lifted,repetitive/unwanted thoughts discontinued. Down to 50 mg of amitriptyline and at 75 mg of Effexor. It&#039;s working amazingly well and amitriptyline withdrawal is minimal""",8.0,25
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Had severe mood swings, dry eyes to the point of not being able to wear contacts, weight gain, breast tenderness.  """,3.0,4
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I read a lot of reviews before getting paragard and they almost made me not get it because some sound so awful. But I have honestly had a great experience and so I wanted to share that. When I first got it in I was not on my period so the insertion process was painful. I had cramps and heavy bleeding for about 3 days after and then the cramps went away and the bleeding lightened. The bleeding was over with in about 5 days after insertion. I honestly didn&#039;t have any spotting between then and my first period post-insertion. My first period after the bleeding was heavier than before I had it, but nothing super excessive and the heavy bleeding was only for 2-3 days. My period ended in 6 days. Next period was the same. No spotting in between.""",10.0,13
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""It was TERRIBLE. I have had Nexplanon for 1 year (June 6, 2013 - Scheduled removal appointment May 27, 2014). For the first 4 months, I got my period very heavy for about a week and would spot everyday after my period until the next month. After that stage, I would have a period for about 2 weeks and wouldn&#039;t spot for about 2 weeks. It has been this way FOREVER and I don&#039;t know why I gave this Birth Control so long to ruin my sex life. I broke out on the sides of my face.. which is Hormonal Acne. I do not recommend any one get this BC. Stick to condoms and the pill. """,1.0,9
Deplin,Depression,"""I was diagnosed with depression 11 years ago. I can&#039;t remember all of the anti-depressants I&#039;ve been on, but for the last 5 years I&#039;ve been on Welbutrin 450mg. My psychiatrist prescribed Mirtazapine, for it&#039;s energizing effects when on high doses. It didn&#039;t work for me; then he prescribed Deplin 15mg. I took it for 6 weeks. I could not tell a huge difference, so I didn&#039;t refill my prescription right away. (It&#039;s expensive since insurance won&#039;t cover it!) After I stopped my energy/motivation decreased, so I started taking it again. I&#039;ve been on it for about a week now and have seen an increase in my energy again, but the motivation is still not as high as I it should be. Hopefully it will get better the longer I&#039;m on it.""",8.0,85
Ketorolac,Postoperative Pain,"""I had an emergency C-section, and the morphine they gave me wasn&#039;t touching my pain.  I was in agony.  They gave me Toradol through my IV, and I finally felt relief.  I was bummed that they only let me have a few doses, since it helped so much, but I understand it has a lot of possible side effects. I didn&#039;t have any while I was on it, though.""",10.0,34
Viibryd,Depression,"""I have been taking Viibryd for one year. I initially was suffering from anxiety, depression and alcohol abuse as I tried to escape from the feelings of living in a toxic marriage. I divorced and still felt very anxious and afraid of my ex-husband. Klonopin gave me immediate relief from the anxiety and I rarely have to take it anymore. I stopped drinking and have no desire for it at all.  I take 40 mg of Viibryd in the morning with a high protein breakfast. It has been VERY helpful. Regular exercise is key. I was unable to exercise for a few months due to an injury and had terrible cravings for sweets and carbs that resulted in 10 lb gain. That has gone away now that I am back to healthy eating and exercise. Diarrhea still a problem.""",9.0,28
Clonazepam,Panic Disorde,"""I  am thankful for  this medication clonazepam,  because I  had chronic episodes of panic attack,:   feeling that I was loosing my mind, full of terror like when you are falling from an airplane, my hands sweating, a feeling that nobody could help me,  always calling the ambulance because I felt like I was going to die.  But one night I went to the mental health emergency room because I couldn&#039;t deal with this illness anymore and this physician prescribe me Clonazepam since 2007 and the panic attacks stopped finally , it&#039;s 2017 and still using them!""",10.0,9
Viibryd,Depression,"""I honestly don&#039;t like this medication very much. I just started it previously and I am experiencing extreme drowsiness and although it is a common side effect it is not normal to the point where I zone in and out like I&#039;m as high as a kite.""",3.0,19
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""This product is amazing I&#039;ve only used it twice so far under my armpits and I have not sweated at all. I would definitely recommend. Now I feel so at peace when I go about my day I don&#039;t have to worry about sweating or smelling. So grateful that I found this.""",10.0,1
Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu,Cold Symptoms,"""Have COPD have had cold for over a week. MISERABLE. Thank goodness mostly in my head but have to be careful because of my breathing difficulties.  Usually get Dr to send prescription for antibiotics,prednisone and Mucinex, but this was just cold with no yellow mucous.  My daughter swears on CORICIDIN and got it for me. Started taking 2 days ago.  Felt better after first 2 doses. Much improved feeling human and thanks CORICIDIN for no hospital stay.""",10.0,9
Valtrex,Cold Sores,"""I&#039;ve been getting cold sores for a while now and before Valtrex, none of the creams would help and I wouldn&#039;t notice a difference. Now when I feel a little bump I take Valtrex right away, 4 pills asap then another 4 a few hours later. If I catch it early enough it won&#039;t go past the little bump and will be cleared up by the next day. If I catch it a little too late (sometimes they like to show up while I&#039;m sleeping). I still take Valtrex and I will get the outbreak but no swelling, blister. Still clears in 3 days. I also use polysporin patches. This stuff is the closest thing to a cure right now. My doctor says take 1 pill a day around the times of the year I usually get them and sometimes I can go a year or year and a half without one.""",10.0,26
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""If you decide to take this drug don&#039;t! Unless you want a period longer than a week, migraines, and uncontrollable mood swings. Lots of crying! Did I mention depression? Generess is a better option.""",1.0,1
Pyridostigmine,Myasthenia Gravis,"""I had lost the use of my arms and hands, couldn&#039;t swallow nor chew....had double vision and often lost the ability for speech.  Doctors believe it had progressed nearly 4 years before diagnosed.  Within a couple of hours of starting the medication, functioning began to return.  I take 3 60mg. tablets per day and am able to function quite well now.""",9.0,33
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""Excellent for chronic arthritic ankle/knee/hip pain; 3 x 4MG tablets three times in 24 hours for full relief.  Breakthrough pain  (walking for 30 mins) is reduced by another 2 X 4mg tabs but the resulting sleepiness is annoying so I tend not to be too mobile which is bad. """,8.0,11
Ciprofloxacin,Bladder Infection,"""Caused severe stomach pain. And have nausea and hemmoroids ongoing. Try something else.""",1.0,3
Asenapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Was given the 5mg in October 2011, Black Cherry flavor after a hospitalization.  Took three days, but I finally felt normal.  The taste is absolutely dreadful.  The worst side effect was that it made me sleep and sleep and sleep, to the point were I wasn&#039;t able to function during the daytime, so I stopped taking it. Haven&#039;t been on it in several months, but NEED IT!
Have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow and hope that perhaps there is a newer, extended release version on the market, as without the more unpleasant side effects. """,9.0,11
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""Since taking this, I&#039;ve noticed that I do not have to take as much of my prescribed pain medication. Does cause drowsiness and do not recommend driving while on this medication. For my condition it has helped improve my quality of life until I get my surgery.""",8.0,36
Zoloft,Depression,"""Zoloft has given me the last leap I need to heal my mind. I have been struggling with severe anxiety, insomnia and bouts of depression for 3 years. While I have been off work into therapy and other means of rehabilitation, for the first time in years I actually feel calmer most the time, and mostly happy. I&#039;m so grateful. It&#039;s been trial and error and a slow process, but I know my self-care is my main priority now. See more of my story:mental-health-matters-a-womans-story-of-the-struggle. Good luck to all.""",9.0,78
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My blood sugar went down first injection. It continues to be 7 or below morning and two hours after meals. I felt full and think sometimes I didn&#039;t eat enough. My weight dropped and continues. 
I am now on my 2nd month and for two days I have felt more hungry which I hope will change because I want to progress with weight loss. 
I have had next to no side effects. I feel better now but sometimes dizzy if I bend down for instance. I think this is an amazing drug and I feel sure I can get my weight down to target.""",9.0,29
Sertraline,Not Listed / Othe,"""The physical experience of sertraline is awful, I struggle waking up in the mornings, I have tremors, constant dry mouth, tight jaw muscles, sensitivity to light, difficulty sleeping and horrific spells of heartburn.
The mental effects however are fantastic, I can leave the house with ease, my BPD characteristics are almost none existent apart from the occasional short lived &quot;meltdown&quot; but compared to before I began taking Sertraline are nothing in comparison""",7.0,0
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I had my first dose. A day ago. I didn&#039;t and haven&#039;t had any side effects, Didn&#039;t even feel the needle, I&#039;m an emotional eater. I eat if I see them eating in a movie. Good commercial, someone putting on a recipe, read a book that has food in it, eat breakfast, between lunch and supper, and bedtime. One thing I&#039;ve noticed is that, today, I have not thought about food, I&#039;m not hungry. Even with seeing food on tv. So I&#039;m wondering if this also works on your mind.  Dr.put me on it to get my sugar down, it was 11.3, 10.4,  9.5. 8.3. And now my a1c went back up to 9.3. And I been battling my weight, and my Dr.is also a Weight loss Dr.   So feeling great, and I feel different, but seems like my mind has different thinking of that makes sense.""",9.0,18
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&rsquo;ve been on Brintellix for a year now. My anxiety and depression were to the point I couldn&#039;t handle even little issues; I worried about everything and I couldn&rsquo;t stop my brain. I have tried many medications over the years and this by far is the best. My life has changed for the better; I feel calm and am able to handle whatever life throws at me. I only wish it didn&rsquo;t cost so much, I&rsquo;d hate to go off the meds but with the price I&rsquo;m not sure how long I can afford it.""",10.0,17
Erbitux,Colorectal Cance,"""I have stage 4 colon cancer with liver mets.  After 11 treatments of 5 FU and oxalliplatin stopped due to neuropathy.  Some tumors disappeared and others shrunk, but my CEA was not going down.  After a &quot;break&quot; for a few weeks one dominant liver tumor started to grow.  Began new chemo regimen of 5 FU, leucovorin, irinotecan, and erbitux.  My CEA started dropping drastically, my liver tumors shrinking, and the liver inflammation completely gone.  I have 4 more treatments maybe more.  My biggest complaints are dry, rashy skin and some fatigue.  Totally worth the results I&#039;m getting.  My CEA is down to 41!  Hoping for 0 soon! Beware, double check with your insurance, the erbitux is super pricey!""",9.0,2
Rituximab,cal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis,"""I was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. After a number of years my kidneys failed I was transplanted with my brothers kidney, we were a perfect match. 8 days later a biopsy showed the FSGs present in the new kidney. Within a year all my pre-operation symptoms were back. As a last ditch effort we tried Rituximab and after 5 infusions I began to go into remission I have been symptom free for nearly 3 years. I would highly recommend anyone in a similar situation to try this medicine. I truly feel better than ever, and had zero side effects. The manufacturer has a program where they give it free to folks with Subpar insurance like me. although I did have to come up with a few thousand for the infusions it was well worth it. Good luck.""",10.0,13
Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""I&#039;m usually very regular so when I started experiencing stomach discomfort- bloating, constipation, lots of gas I headed straight to my doctor. I did indeed have H Pylori and was given the PrevPac 14 day treatment. After reading what seemed like pages of negative reviews and side effects, I was hesitant to start the regimen and made a deal with myself that if it didn&#039;t work out for me I&#039;d go toward a more holistic route. 

I&#039;m on Day 13 and overall I had a positive experience. The first few days I was fatigued and that eventually went away. I did get a bad taste in my mouth after an hour of taking the medicine. I&#039;m regular again and feel much better. I also took probiotics and cut out sugar, dairy and gluten which I think helped as well.""",9.0,40
Nuwiq,Hemophilia A,"""There are alternate drugs listed by brand names and a generic name.  There are no generic anti-hemophilia recombinant clotting factor products.  The brand names are not similar drugs.""",8.0,0
Flomax,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have been taking 14mg Prazosin per day (one/2mg tablet spread out throughout the day taking it 3tabs   3tabs   2tabs of Prazosin and 1 x 5mg Flomax) with a great deal of success with urgency/dribble factor and waking up (rarely). Due to taking my last 2 tablets at bedtime (= 4 mg Prazosin) I usually have a slow urination and within the first hour of taking my one Flomax and 3 Prazosin (=6 mg), I am great for the whole 16 /- hours of the day.""",7.0,22
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I took one last night,  only worked a little,  took one more today,  hope it works by morning without bad side affects.  I used to take 2 laxatives at once but experienced faintness,  nausea &amp; severe hot flashes. So I only will one and not repeat dose for at least 12 hours.""",2.0,1
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""Nothing bad I can say other than your first couple treatments, you&#039;ll feel the itch and burn. Life changing medicine!!! Thank you hypercare.""",9.0,1
Apremilast,Plaque Psoriasis,"""This medication , for me , did not work at all. 

I took I think it was 2 pills a day and it didn&#039;t do anything at all except make me sick.""",1.0,10
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Getting Skyla put in felt like the worst pain of my life. The insertion is beyond painful. When my gyno told me to cough I did, but then I screamed and started crying because the pain was excruciating (I&#039;m assuming like childbirth). Then the cramping afterward was so bad my boyfriend had to carry me out the door. I got the IUD because my period cramps were so bad I couldn&#039;t stand. Since insertion I&#039;ve had no cramps! My cramps are gone, my periods are regular, and I have no problems. I am however dreading 3 months when I have to get it replaced! But I would do it all over again because it&#039;s the best option in the long term.""",9.0,1
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I have severe  constant pain all over from rheumatoid arthritis which has me so crippled in my back, hands, fingers, shoulders, hips, ankles and knees. I am unable to walk and use a walker.  I also have fibromyalgia which causes much pain and mental confusion  sometimes.  My Rheumatologist started me on 10 mg of Lexipro at first two years ago . I felt a bit drowsy for a couple of weeks until my body got used to the medicine.   About four months ago had a hip replacement  and a nightmare arthritis flare up.  The flare up has not subsided yet , so my doctor increased the Lexapro to 20mg each morning and 20 mg each night.  I take it about 8 pm  a little before bed time. 
I haven&#039;t noticed any additional side effects .  This drug helps me.""",9.0,26
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""For the severe level of anxiety that I had developed Xanax would help. It would calm my body within a few minutes. However, after about 3-4 hours, my body would be back feeling nervous and tense again. It works very good, except its effects don&#039;t last long. I was also prescribed Klonopin to try after I told my doctor that I was having problems sleeping and that the effects from Xanax were not long lasting enough. I am prescribed to take 1 mg twice a day. With Klonopin, I am able to feel relaxed for longer periods of time than with Xanax. It has helped to keep my body more tranquil. It has helped with my sleeping better than Ambien ever did. And, I haven&#039;t experienced any bad side effects from it either.""",10.0,29
Paxil,Anxiety and Stress,"""1st week: Paxil worked for my depression and anxiety instantly which is out of the norm. I was nauseous all the time and experienced yawning quite frequently, this went away as time went on. Paxil had an almost euphoric feel for me, I was laughing at everything and enjoying life.

1st month: Yawning still exists, euphoria has worn off as well as any anti-depressant effect. However still for works for anxiety.

3rd month and beyond: Outside of excessive sleeping and somewhat fatigue feeling Paxil is awesome for anxiety, but the antidepressant effect wore off rather quickly for me.

Recommend for anxiety, not recommended for depression. """,8.0,51
Ambien CR,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve taken both ambien and ambien CR. it caused interesting side effects from day one. I found that whatever was on my mind before taking the meds (I.e. I had to do laundry/clean the house the next day or go to a sale) I&#039;d end up getting up and doing them that night before falling asleep and not even remember it the next day!! I would vacuum at 2am, cook whole meals, get in my car to go to a tech store sale and come home with 100 movies (some 2 or 3 copies!)! My husband didn&#039;t mind the extra wild sex! It would have been nice if I would have remembered it too! The last straw for me was when a close family member passed away, I couldn&#039;t get rest so I took one to help. A month later, I found I had an accident I didn&#039;t remember! Be careful!""",8.0,10
Terbinafine,None,"""I took Lamisil for about 6 weeks. My toenails started looking better right away. I could see the new clear nail pretty quick. I started having bad heartburn and stomach pains. Everything starting smelling and tasting the same and terrible. I lost 10 pounds and could barely keep food down for 3 weeks. It has been about 6 weeks since I stopped taking it and I am still having loss of taste and stomach acid problems. Liver tests came out normal. I have never been allergic to a medicine but unfortunately I was in the 1% of people that got the side effects from this medicine.""",3.0,20
Jentadueto,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Though not great in controlling my sugar levels, but, there is definitely an improvement in the level with this drug. The best part is that I feel great after having started this, no side effects and seems I have more muscle now :)
A1C seems to be dropping too. Will know in the next one month when I get tested.""",8.0,4
Methadone,Chronic Pain,"""I have had chronic pain for almost ten years and have tried other pain medication but methadone by far works the best for me. It is effects are long lasting and if it was not for having a great doctor that monitors my usage, made me sign a contract saying I would not get other pain meds from other doctors, gives random drug screenings to make sure that I actually do take the meds and do not use any street drugs.  I am subject at any time to pill counts to make sure I am not using too many pills.  I am very grateful to have a doctor that is willing to work with someone that has chronic pain not pass the buck to another doctor.""",10.0,70
Hylan g-f 20,Osteoarthritis,"""Had my first injection of Syn-visc 1 yesterday and have first total relief from knee pain in 10 years. The injection was not as painful as my cortisone injections. Hope I can stay pain free for a long time.""",10.0,16
Zantac,Gastric Ulcer Maintenance Treatment,"""Good medicine and I am feeling good after using it.""",10.0,35
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been taking Abilify for about 3 years now. It has changed my life dramatically. It has greatly lessoned my highs and lows. It has balanced me out when it comes to all the typical bipolar symptoms.""",10.0,100
Femara,Breast Cance,"""Had lump removed April 2014 15 treatments of Radiotheraphy  then Letrozole. The Doctor only warned about making my already present aches pains worse but felt this was the best for my age now 70.  I went out with Daughter Friday felt had to drag myself around so wiped out I feel need to sit down all the time. Go upstairs to bed time get top of stairs sweating very hot feel like running out of air have to sit down on toilet whilst I cool down. During the day constantly fall asleep. Feel this is a poor life with no energy to do anything.Wake in morning headache. sometimes feel sick.""",4.0,85
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""I have suffered with irritable bowel syndrome for 45 years.  Different medicines worked for short periods but quit. Linzess has greatly improved my days but the cost keeps me from taking it daily so it must be taken sparingly. """,10.0,55
Plaquenil,Sjogren's Syndrome,"""Before Plaquenil, I would be in bed for days at a time, unable to move, excessive pain, ice cold, migraines, the whole gamut.  My body felt ancient.  At first the rheumatologist thought I had leukemia, then Lupus and rheumatoid athritis and finally biopsies started giving us a more refined treatment plan.  With this medicine, I am in much less pain.  I can walk for an hour at a time.  I can shop for groceries again.  I feel like I have a life again.  

I have had brief periods, never more than a month without it, and I know that life without the benefit of Plaquenil is no life at all.  Yes, I have to see the retina specialist but in all this time, my eyes are fine.  Don&#039;t hesitate to try it even though new treatments can be scary!""",10.0,155
Paroxetine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""The only reason I am giving this medication a &#039;9&#039; is because I&#039;m my 5th week in and I&#039;ve feel better than I did before taking the medication. I would say in my 3rd to 4th week I started feeling better and to my old self. Don&#039;t get me wrong...I still had moments of anxiety and stress, but nothing like it used to be. Recently, I&#039;ve been preparing for a CT Scan and I think it&#039;s caused my anxiety to spike again. I&#039;m staying positive and trying to face the reality that my worry is the cause of the anxiety. I know the full effect with Paxil doesn&#039;t kick in until 3 months and I am going to stay on it to benefit from it. Like I said, it&#039;s been a tremendous blessing, but still got a hill to climb. It&#039;s most important to face our problems head-on.""",9.0,32
Revlimid,Multiple Myeloma,"""Revlimid significantly reduced my cancer levels , also reduced my pains so I could stop taking my Percocet. At this time I just take extra strength Tylenol. The bad side effect was I developed a bad blood clot in my left leg. I am now on a blood thinner.""",6.0,45
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""Ive had migraines at least 3 times a week since I was 5 years old, I&#039;m now 19.. I started taking these about 4-5 months ago and now i still get migraines about twice a week, BUT they are the worst migraines ive ever had in my life, im in so much pain i throw up 3-4 times with each one, all i can do is lay in the dark, cry, and try to sleep until it goes away, it usually takes around 24 hours to fade away. Ive also been expierencing hair loss and trouble urinating.. everytime i have a migraine all i can think about is how much i want to die and whats the point of living.. And for those reasons, im getting off this.""",1.0,25
Diclofenac,Sciatica,"""I am 25 with a actebular femoral impingement which has caused osteoarthritis, labral tears and a small hernia. Diclofenac has given me my life back.""",9.0,16
Valsartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been taking a little over a week &amp; am stopping. My stomach feels upset my joints are painful &amp; I constantly feel lightheaded.""",1.0,16
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""NuvaRing is awesome. I&#039;ve been using NuvaRing since I was about 18 (Now 22). Before I used the Depo shot, but I had too many problems with that, so my friend told me to ask about NuvaRing. I tried it out for a couple of months and loved it. I don&#039;t feel it during sex, I feel completely normal, never experienced it slipping out, and no nasty spotting like the Depo shot. You only have to change it every month and it&#039;s not even hard to do so yourself. Just change it in the shower. I highly recommend NuvaRing, but then again, everyone&#039;s body is different. I suggest you still try it out though, you might love it too.""",10.0,2
Viagra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Currently 58, diagnosed with enlarged prostate 25 years ago.  Never had any issues until the past few years.  Probably a combination of age, weight gain, and not exercising as much as I should.  This led to performance issues and firmness problems.  Was given 50 mg sample pack by doctor, cut them in half to ease into the drug.  Found that 25 mg 30 minutes to an hour before sex was perfect.  Took me back to when I was 20 years old, no more having to rush through before things &quot;deflated&quot;.  Was able to last as long as I wanted.  Only issue I had was slight soreness in my legs at first, but nothing serious.  Highly recommend !""",10.0,99
Azithromycin,Bronchitis,"""After 1 day I was 75 percent better. Amazing.""",9.0,33
Sharobel,Birth Control,"""I was previously on Lo Loestrin for three years because I cannot be on a pill that has a lot of estrogen. My insurance covered very little of it (it was costing me $120 a month) so my doctor prescribed Sharobel. I spotted for about a month when I first started taking it, and then didn&#039;t get my period for about three to four months. For the past two months, I have been spotting almost everyday, some days actually seem like a full-blown period. It will stop for a day or two at most, and then I am spotting again. I haven&#039;t experienced any other negative effects, but with this birth control being less effective than others on top of the months of spotting, it is not the best option for me.""",4.0,4
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I started on Pristiq 1 1/2 years ago for depression.  I was on 50 mg and it was great until about 3 months ago.  I am going to see if my dosage can be increased.""",7.0,7
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;m a mom with 4 kids, ranging in age from 12yrs to 18mos.  I resorted to this medication after being unsuccessful at losing weight on my own by counting calories, exercising regularly 4-5 times a week, etc.  So my doctor suggested giving this a try.  I&#039;m beyond pleased that I listened to her!
I started out with the 2 week free trial at the lower dose of 3.75.  I was happy with that, and seeing no side effects, I went on to taking the next dose of 7.5 for 3 months (12 weeks).  The only side effects I had was an occasional dry mouth, which I battled by drinking more water, which is recommended with this drug anyways.  I lost about 25 pounds--I went from 178 to 152.  I&#039;ve been off now for 2 months and have not gained back any of the weight!""",10.0,114
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""150mg/day. The first med I have taken that has very effectively tackled BOTH depression and anxiety/OCD. I believe this is due to Venlafaxine being an SNRI med (as opposed to an SSRI), which more effectively treat anxiety and obsessive thinking disorders, as well as depression. 

Drawbacks include the usual limitation on being able to feel deep emotion, a feature in many meds, which is a relief to some people and a hindrance to others. I&#039;ve also found it to encourage apathetic feelings in situations or subjects that I would usually find emotive; not a bad thing if the issue was something I would previously obsess about, but not so good if trying to feel empathetic toward the feelings of others.

Overall, it has been an absolute lifesaver""",9.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I was on Tri-Sprintec for 6 months and didn&#039;t have any problems with the first 4 months, no headaches, weight gain, or cramps. A little nausea for about 30 minutes after taking the pill, periods were lighter and a bit longer. After the 4th pack I started to have spotting and break through bleeding, eventually bleeding for 3 weeks at a time. I also started to have severe mood swings, that got so bad they affected my work and I had to schedule an appointment with my GC. When talking to my GC this can be normal with some patients so I was switched to a lower dose pill, don&#039;t know how that works yet.""",5.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""Two weeks after beginning Seasonique, I began developing severe cramps and heavy bleeding. I went to the doctor who prescribed it to me and he told me to wait it out and to continue taking it. However, about a week later, I was in such severe pain (and extremely nauseous) that I had to be taken to the emergency room. The ER doc said that my symptoms were likely due to the birth control pill, as the body can take two to three months to adjust to it. However, she advised me to stop the pill because I had been bleeding for three weeks and was having severe cramps (worse than my usual periods). I would not recommend this pill to anyone, and I don&#039;t know if I&#039;d ever be willing to try another birth control pill again after this awful experience.""",1.0,3
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I inserted it around 11:30pm last night, put on the anti itch cream and not too long after felt mild itching, I was able to go to sleep but woke up at 5am. I hadn&#039;t used a pad so my panties and pants were soaked and I went to the bathroom hoping it&#039;s all come out, I couldn&#039;t resist the urge to itch when I wiped and now I have a mild itch but a pretty noticeable burn. If the yeast infection goes away, MAYBE it&#039;s worth it but otherwise it sucks, I was so tempted to take a bath. I checked and I&#039;m swollen but not as bad as some people on here but proceeded to shower and use summers eve wash around the area, I still have a slight burn but no itch, hoping it goes away soon! I wouldn&#039;t recommend unless you&#039;re desperate. The 3 day is better!""",2.0,4
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had a bad experience with Implanon, mostly to do with my skin. I have had it for five months now and getting it taken out tonight. I have NEVER had any problems with my skin until I had Implanon put in. My skin has been really dry, lumpy, random red bumps popping up and going away and it has been stinging at times when I rub it or put moisturise on it. I still get bad period pains and random bleeding. My moods have also been really extreme. 

In my personal experience and the contraception that has worked the best for me is the Depo Provera injection which you have to get every three months.""",2.0,2
Sertraline,Depression,"""I swore that if Zoloft worked for me, I would come back here and write a review. I hope this gives some people hope who are too scared to take it or try something new. I was first put on Lexapro for serious anxiety, which then led to depression. I was on that for about 9 days. It was terrible! Made my anxiety way worse, vomitting, couldn&#039;t sleep. So then I was put on Pristiq. I took it one day (fast acting) and felt so weird, shaking out of control, sick to my stomach, etc. FINALLY. I was put on 50mg of Zoloft. I am on my 4th week of it now and I can honestly say I feel like myself again! Only side effect was extremely tired. So I started taking it at night and that has helped! Good luck!""",10.0,106
Silodosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have been on Rapaflo for 6 months. Results are mixed: some nights I&#039;m up only once and others several times. Consuming liquids in the evening makes little difference. Sexually, the only change is no ejaculation which is OK, I guess but not great. Dr. recommends Avodart but the side effects of that medicine are serious in my opinion: erectile dysfunction, swollen breasts, loss of sexual interest. Not going there.""",5.0,51
Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine,Migraine,"""I&#039;ve taken 2 capsules of fiorinal any time during a migraine for 38 years without any aftereffects. It usually completely ends the migraine in 20 minutes. I have tried just about everything over my 42 years of horrible migraine pain. You need to take 2 and no more until you have another migraine. If I go to sleep before the migraine ends it is still there when I wake up. I always keep them in my purse. I rate is as a 10.""",10.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""This patch has been bullet proof... Had unprotected sex for 3 years and it got the job done. I first put it on my butt, but I got morning sickness at 3 am every day on the dot. I moved the patch to my shoulder and no more sickness. I do spot during periods and bleed after sex. I get very light periods (and they were very heavy before the patch). The worst part? I get extreme ovarian pain in the same ovary monthly to the point where it hurts to cough, sneeze, lift myself up and walk. Been to several doctors and they didn&#039;t find anything on my ovary but it feels the size of a golf ball in me. Aside from the ovarian pain, I love it. I feel safe on it. If you get sick, try placing the patch somewhere else.""",8.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""Been on Xulane patch a week and my vaginal dryness from the depot is completely gone! My libido has greatly increased too. Before, it would take everything in me to even want to have sex, but not anymore! The only off thing is that the past two nights after dinner I get very nauseated and have lots of indigestion and burping. My cravings for kit-Kats has also increased, which tells me that it really does mimic some pregnancy signs. I bled almost every day on the depot and now that I&#039;m on the patch I feel great!""",8.0,12
Paxil,Anxiety,"""I have been on Paxil for 6 weeks now and it just finally kicked in. I suffered with anxiety and extreme panic for 6 years. Now I&#039;m fine. I can&#039;t believe it. It&#039;s my wonder drug. My life feels normal now. However, I stopped taking it for three days in a row and I felt crazy, so do not cold turkey this drug.""",8.0,107
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""So far I have had a very good experience with the Skyla. I am 21 years old with no children or previous pregnancies. I was totally against IUD&#039;s until I didn&#039;t really have any other birth control options due to health problems. 
I was pretty anxious about insertion, but it felt like mild cramping with burning and a small amount of pressure. After day 3 I couldn&#039;t even tell I had it. I&#039;ve had random spotting but no heavy bleeding. Haven&#039;t had my first period yet, but I will update after I have. So far so good!""",7.0,1
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Desogen for a year now after not being happy with Lutera. As birth control it works good (i.e. not pregnant). I don&#039;t have any breast tenderness like I used to and I have gone up a cup size. I had mild to moderate acne before taking the pill and it has helped it clear up a lot! I only break out right before a period. And my periods are very predictable and only last 3 days (versus the usual 7 I had experienced before). However, when I first started taking it I noticed a prolonged time of spotting but it did eventually go away and I am pleased overall with this pill!""",8.0,11
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""Terrible cramps on the first day of each period, my periods were heavier than ever, I bled through 4 super plus tampons a day. I had bleeding every day of the month, not spotting, BLEEDING. Just finished my 4th month and I&#039;m done taking it. Made me super anxious""",4.0,1
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Took 1 dose and landed in the hospital with severe pain.""",1.0,29
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Trulicity for 5 weeks, lost 6 pounds w/o exercise. No major complaints other than sharp pains in stomach area, almost like pregnancy contractions....not cool.""",8.0,17
Metronidazole,Diverticulitis,"""Had pain in my lower left quadrant. Thought maybe had a partial blockage. On third day went to the ER, get blood work done, get X-ray, find nothing, blood work came back with elevated White blood cell count. Doc orders CT scan turns out I have Acute Diverticulitis (I&#039;m 30). 

The drugs (Cipro and Flagyl) work, pain subsided and i can imagine they&#039;re fighting the infection as I write this, but man, the side effects are pretty terrible. Nausea, dizziness, upset stomach, metal taste in mouth, and feeling crappy overall from the side effects. I&#039;m on day 3, like most reviews on here, it seems like the make or break moment. the pills are progressively harder to ingest because i dread the side effects. BUT I gotta let the meds run course""",8.0,42
Eluxadoline,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have been taking VIBERZI for a little over 30 days and it has all but eliminated my issues with chronic diarrhea that have had for forty years. The first week I had some stomach bloating but that quickly subsided. I can actually go places and not constantly trying to figure out where the closest restroom is. It is literally changing my life.""",10.0,21
Alprazolam,Depression,"""Xanax 1mg t.i.d. has helped me plenty with my depression and panic disorder that said I find it as the best benzodiazepine for my condition !""",9.0,70
Dexedrine,ADHD,"""This is the best medicine I&#039;ve ever tried. It&#039;s very smooth and easy on body with least side effect.""",10.0,53
Uroxatral,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Uroxatral helped my benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but it made me extremely tired.""",3.0,46
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I am 24 and my boyfriend and I had a little crazy weekend. I took plan B on third day. One week and 1 day later I have my period. Thank Goodness.""",10.0,35
Benicar,High Blood Pressure,"""Started Benicar HCT 20/12.5 Sunday morning, Monday evening Blood Pressure was up, took second tablet that evening. Then took 1 morning and 1 evening. Friday morning woke up and walked downstairs with no aches or pains (morning walk has been painful for last 20 years). I hope this trend continues. Peeing every 90 mins, otherwise no side effects.""",10.0,55
Glipizide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""If anything my sugar levels have increased while on this med.""",3.0,9
Provigil,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I took Provigil for the first time yesterday and for the first time in as long as I can remember I felt hopeful. My tremors decreased and I had energy for the first time in years. I am so happy and hope never to stop taking it. Magical little pill.""",9.0,17
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Worst birth control ever!!! First off, my mood swings and depression were crazy. Couldn&#039;t even get out of bed half the time. Then my face neck chest arms and back got covered in acne.. to top it off, it completely threw my period out of whack. And I took it at the same time everyday! I was on pill for 3 months.. needless to say.. I am done with this one! TRASH!!!!!!!!!""",1.0,1
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""I ate right before as instructed but still got sick. I eat 5-6 small meals a day and everything went through me (diarrhea) for 1.5-2days. I also experienced nausea and fatigue. Eat and drink lots of fluids, especially water. Diet ginger ale really helped to settle my stomach. I also recommend taking a probiotic or eating dairy products to reintroduce good bacteria since the antibiotic will kill the good bacteria in your gut.""",8.0,3
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I was scheduled for a colonoscopy and made the mistake of reading all of these reviews and was horrified!! So I decided to concentrate on the good reviews instead but use tips of all. I was amazingly surprised to find this wasn&#039;t bad at all!!!! I&#039;ll share how I masked the taste to help others. I mixed the medicine bottle with water as instructed. (Make sure it&#039;s very cold...water and colon prep) then I poured only a fourth of it in a seperate glass and sprinkled some crystal light peach mango in and stirred. I then cut up lemon (Also a life saver). I got a big straw and drank and much as I could and then sucked on lemon. Finished all fourths in ten minutes, 2 waters afterwards is tough. This worked well for me and I would highly recommend!""",10.0,16
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""I have tried many different prescriptions over the years to treat ADD, with various degrees of success. On other medications, I felt as though my thought patterns were altered or constrained. While on Strattera, its great to not even notice it&#039;s influence other than that I now feel as though I am better equipped to organize my thoughts. Every medication will have side effects but I think the benefits of taking a non-stimulant medication are worth it.""",9.0,97
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""First day...first day I felt the side effects. At first, I was ok. As the day went by, my eyes felt dry. Then my left arm and legs felt numb. I got real hot and anxious. Come 9:30p, my eyes and top of my head had such pressure. Not to mention I was ravenous all day.""",1.0,24
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I love this Birth control  so far! I&#039;ve  been  on it for 2 months , I spotted  on and  off  for the  first  3 weeks . I just used a poise pantyliner  and was fine. I have  had  slight  acne, but I wash and use Bentonite  Clay 3 times a week . I&#039;ve  heard  of excessive  spotting , you  have  to  take  it at the  same  time  every  day . I take  it at 7pm like  clock work , sometimes  6:30. Take it at night""",10.0,17
Vyvanse,Binge Eating Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medication for about 4 days now. I&#039;ve been binge eating for a few times a week since I was about 12 and now I&#039;m almost 19. My nurse practitioner put me on a 20 mg dose in the morning and said it would help with my BED and my energy due to my depression (diagnosed at 14 but have felt since 13).The first day I took the vyvanse I took it around 12 and around 3pm I had energy I haven&#039;t had in YEARS. I&#039;m in college and decorated my room, organized every single drawer, and even scrubbed the floor. I was talking my roommate&#039;s ear off. It&#039;s helped with my food habits but now nothing sounds good. I&#039;m barely getting to 400 calories a day and am hoping it will get better soon. But so far so good!""",8.0,11
Implanon,Birth Control,"""My experience has been HORRIBLE. I got it after I gave birth on Nov 2012 and at the begginig it was cool. I have not gained weight i have just lost mad weight and it sucks I weigh less then I&#039;ve ever weighed before. On March of 2013 I got my period and now is Nov. and I still have it non-stop full on period and it sucks I have an appt on Nov 13th to get it removed. I have lost my sex drive, I&#039;ve been bipolar this thing had made me crazy I cannot wait to get it removed and have my life back. Would not recomend it to anyone.""",2.0,26
Guanfacine,ADHD,"""My 5 year old started in this for hyperactivity related to ADHD. This drug is NOT a narcotic as some mention. There are side effects of making someone tired and drowsy. For my son, those subsided quickly and he became the child I always knew he could be-nearly perfect but still his spunky self. Of course I should have known it would be too good to be true because after 4-6 weeks the positive effects have subsided. He&#039;s back to losing everything, fussying about everything and just generally not listening. The doctor says its placebo effect but I don&#039;t buy that. His behavior and sleep are back to the way they were pre-medication. It&#039;s worth a try for ADHD overall though.""",7.0,20
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""Its very strange at first, serious nightmares, its almost like lucid dreaming, very 3D, and you have more ability to make decisions in the dream.  It takes me at least 2 hrs for it to work, and I have taken it and stayed in bed for hours with a horrible nights sleep.  It works different than ambien, it gives me a sedative feel.  Make sure you have at least 7 hrs to sleep.  Once you get used to it, the negative side effects I think go down.  The half life is longer than Ambien and that&#039;s good but it still does not have the effect of a quick acting sleep med.  More expensive too because its new and there is no generic yet.""",7.0,37
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I started getting nausea the first day on half of the smallest dose.
4 doses and I&#039;m crying, have diarrhea, can&#039;t deal with anything. Cant get a hold of the nurse that prescribed it. Miserable. Crisis centers couldn&#039;t help. 
Its been hell. Don&#039;t try this unless you can get immediate help from your psychiatrist.""",1.0,47
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve taken 10 mg for 5 years for panic disorder, and it has drastically improved my quality of life. I also take 10 mg of Buspar because I did experience a very bad panic attack one year ago. I used to take 20 mgs over 5 years ago for 6 months, but it affected my sexual response. I think so long as you take JUST enough, it can really work.""",9.0,41
Diethylpropion,Obesity,"""Tenuate is the best. After having my second child in April 2012 I blew up to a whopping 300 pounds. In October of 2012 I went to my doctor and he tried me on Tenuate for 1 month. This was the best decision ever. Tenuate not only controlled my appetite, it helped me eat smaller portion. I had a 30 day supply and made it last for 2 months. By December I went down to 280lbs. In January I started counting my calories on my own without the help of pills and its mid February now I&#039;m down to 250. Tenuate showed me how I should eat and it may have &quot;shrunk&quot; my stomach. I also walk a mile every day, which helped speed up my weight loss process. If I can do it, you can too. Good Luck.""",10.0,105
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Hit my first month today on Phentermine, and was very pleased to weigh in and be down 22 pounds. I have been going to the gym 5 to 6 times a week, plus really trying to eat right, and so far its been worth it. Definitely still need to work for the results, but it is most definitely helping.
""",8.0,19
Lamotrigine,Depression,"""I have suffering with mental illness for sometime now. Been on quite a few meds and nothing seemed to help with my depression. My doc put me on Lamictal starting at 25 mg now up to 100 mg for about 2 months now. This medication has really changed my life for the better! The depression is sooo much less and able to function. I would recommend this drug.""",9.0,63
Tegretol,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""Stoped the pain of trigeminal neuralgia. Side effects like unsteadyness, fingers twitching, sore joints, seeing aura&#039;s, reading difficulties, speaking difficulties.""",6.0,88
Nortriptyline,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve dealt with IBS for years. Recently diagnosed  approx 7 months ago. It was debilitating, every morning waking up with a stomach ache. Always misdiagnosed and given other antidepressants. Finally after seeing a Gastroenterologist, my lifesaver prescribed me Nortriptyline at a low dose of 10mg at night I woke up 2 days later pain free! I gave him a huge hug! I&#039;m now on 20 mg. only downside is sleeping issues. But hey, I can deal with that!""",10.0,19
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I had been constipated for days due to my medications. I took 2 pills and was able to move a bowel with no pain.""",10.0,31
Avapro,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been taking Avapro for 5 years and I don&#039;t like it so am looking for another drug. My GP thinks if the side effects are bearable don&#039;t change anything. I don&#039;t like the dizziness, cold feet, dry throat and tiredness it produces. It has also depleted my potassium levels and  I wonder if the arrhythmias I have been having are related to prolonged use. """,3.0,78
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had my implanon place Feb 2011.  The procedure to place it was quick and painless.  Prior to Implanon I had been on the Depo Shot.  The insertion was less painful than the shot.  I just had the implant removed 10/2013.  I noticed sever mood swings right off the bat and went straight back to my doctor to have it removed.  We discussed options and I decided to take a mood stabilizer for the times when I felt extra B*tchy!   I spotted for a few days then had then had a period once every 3 months. For the next 3 years.  I did gain about 60 pounds over 2.5 years.  Some of it was my eating and exercise habits and some of it I believe was implanon.  All and all it was a good experience, I just will not do it again.""",8.0,12
Retin-A,Acne,"""I&#039;ve dealt with moderate acne since I was roughly 12 years old. I&#039;ve tried just about every acne treatment out there with no prevail. When I started my Retin-A (0.025) treatment 5 months ago I became really discouraged by my skins immediate discolouration, mostly red, and the flakiness it created. I came close a couple times to giving up, especially when my skin wasn&#039;t clearing up and how sore I was some days from the continuous use. But this past month has been the turn around. I feel I am finally out of the so called &#039;purge&#039; and my skin is becoming clear and smooth like it has been in past for short stints. The best advice I can give any user is to have patience. It&#039;s not an overnight fix, but the long term results are worth it.""",9.0,29
Seconal Sodium,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve suffered from chronic insomnia and severe panic attacks since early childhood and was given many medications but they didn&#039;t help me. I eventually was put on Seconal sodium (secobarbitol) by a new physician and I sleep well and don&#039;t experience panic attacks anymore. I was taught to take my Seconal under my tongue with Nutra-sweet and on a four hour empty stomach. Also, I never experienced withdrawals when I was without this medication for two months. Seconal has made my life much better now that I can get restful sleep and no longer have panic attacks.""",10.0,61
Mucinex D Maximum Strength,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""It did the job of relieving my sore throat and massive headache. The bad thing is that I felt like a drugged up zombie the entire night. Had to call out of work cause of the insomnia :(""",3.0,1
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I have tried everything to quit but failed every time but I started taking Chantix and I am 33 days smoke free. I cannot believe how great this is. My husband is still smoking and has not once told me he is proud of me. He probably figures this wont work like the rest. I am going to stay smoke free just to prove myself that I can quit and he can&#039;t.""",10.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on the Microgestin 1/20 pill for about a year now. I am 19 years old. This is the first and only birth control I have tried. From the start of the pills I never had any symptoms of sickness, acne or mood swings. My period always comes 2 days after I take the last pill of the pack on the dot. Very regular. I used to get very heavy periods with absolute horrible cramps and with the pill I got my period very lightly for only 3 days with no cramps. The only downfall is that I gained about 15 pounds on the pill in one year. I have been the same weight for years and within the past year, I noticed a lot of weight gain even with being conscious of what I eat. I am thinking about trying something else due to the weight gain.""",6.0,3
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have been on medication for about 4 weeks. Anti-depressants have always been my best friend. This drug has been remarkable thus far. No major side effects physically. The main problem I am dealing with are dreams but mostly nightmares. I take my medication usually before lunch. I missed it one day and took it before bed time, never again. I was awake most of the night. I am successfully weaning off of xanax &amp; THC during this period with great success. No thoughts of suicide. Life seems better. I&#039;m in my late 40&#039;s and a full-time student. I would totally recommend this medication because this is the first time in life that I feel more myself. Hey, I can even crack a smile....something I haven&#039;t done in years.""",9.0,71
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I am 29 years old and have never been pregnant or have had kids. I&#039;ve been on the pill for about 15-16 years consecutively. I decided to get Skyla because my husband I are thinking about trying in 3 years, which would be perfect for the duration of Skyla. I just had it inserted today. My doctor had prescribed me the drug to soften your cervix and I was advised to take 800mg of Motrin BEFORE I came into my appointment. I experienced some discomfort during insertion but mostly all of my pain was after. A lot of cramping, dizziness and nausea. I wouldn&#039;t trade it for anything though, nothing to remember!""",9.0,3
Salivart,Xerostomia,"""Probably the closest to real saliva. No nasty after taste, very liquid, pressurized spray can. ONLY negative is availability. Not many stores/pharmacies carry this. Trying company web site and ebay &amp; Amazon""",10.0,2
Fluoxetine,None,"""Was prescribed this medication for outpatient treatment from anorexia/bulimia and laxative abuse after leaving the hospital. Took 60mg a day with scheduled breakfast. This was the medication that boosted my recovery. I was able to lessen some of my very troublesome anxiety around food, reduce obsessive thoughts, and be able to take initiative towards getting better. My treatment team has also been very happy with the outcome of this medication.
Just some reminders: You have to drink or eat something with this, or you will have acid reflux. Also, watch out for mood swings that may happen when you first start taking the medication.""",9.0,10
ProAmatine,Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome,"""Has definitely helped along with the Digoxin I take to keep me from feeling faint or dizzy. Has improved my quality of life quite a bit. The side effects (for me) are not bad enough to make me stop taking it.""",8.0,15
Paroxetine,Panic Disorde,"""I&#039;m an on day 16 of Paxil 10mg. For the past few months I have suffered from increasingly more frequent panic attacks and got to the point where I was afraid to go more than 20 minutes away from my &quot;safe zone,&quot; aka my house. After about 4 days of the medication, I felt my anxiety had worsened and almost quit Paxil about a week in. I&#039;m writing this today feeling almost back to my normal self and that&#039;s a great feeling! Hopefully the medication keeps working better til I&#039;m at 100%.""",9.0,23
Viibryd,Depression,"""This medicine was a disaster for me. I was doing fine on Celexa, but my primary doctor started me on Viibryd. I had crying spells and was short tempered and unpleasant. So I saw another doctor and he advised that I get off - but phasing out gradually. It took me months to get back to normal. It totally ruined a European trip I had been looking forward to during the cold long winter of 2012/13. Needless to say, I dropped this doctor.""",1.0,25
Accutane,Acne,"""I wanted to share my experience, because it&#039;s been just over a year since I stopped taking accutane, and the results have been amazing. I started in May of 2016 after years of mild acne ruined my self confidence. The only negative thing I will say about this medication is that it knocks you down before it picks you up. I suffered awful dry skin at first, so much so I couldn&#039;t even shave without my face getting cut up. However, after about a month of this, and my acne not getting any better, I started to see results, and in the year since I ended my 5 month regimen, besides the occasional white head, my skin is as clear as ever.""",9.0,1
Magnesium hydroxide,Constipation,"""So I have a laundry list of medical complications that eaither directly or indirectly through medicines cause severe constipation like to the point where I am impacted all the way into my small intestine. My doctor has me taking on tablespoon every three days and if I am having a really hard time I take one extra tablespoon.  It&#039;s great, keeps me regular, doesn&#039;t cause cramping like other ones I have tried and certainly beats the enemas I used to have to get. The only problem is my stools seem to be really wet however that might be because I have a very soft diet for the most part and even then don&#039;t eat a lot. But definitely watch the dose and start with the smaller one, this stuff is strong""",10.0,2
Dilaudid,Pain,"""I am 27 and have degenerative disc disease and a bulging disc at L4-5. I have been suffering from life stopping pain for about 3 years. Been through two rounds of Physical Therapy and 6 injections. Like many other people, I have been through a lot of different pain medicines and have developed a tolerance. Dilaudid has really helped me function in my daily life. Without it there were days I could barely get out of bed. I&#039;ve been taking Dilaudid for about 8 months now and am up to 4mg up to 3 times a day. And, like other people have said, it does work quickly. The only con I have is that it doesn&#039;t last long. I feel like it wears off in about 2-3 hours. """,8.0,12
Methamphetamine,ADHD,"""After trying Strattera, Vyvanse, Adderall and Dexedrine with side-effects that interfered with my daily life, I was prescribed Desoxyn.  A smaller dose of Desoxyn gives a far greater primary effectiveness than any other medicine, and with significantly less side-effects than any other medicine.  As far as my ADHD is concerned, this medication is absolutely amazing at helping me out.""",10.0,103
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I have been on chantix for a little over a month now. I have been been smoke free for 11 days. I was a 25 year smoker. I couldn&rsquo;t believe it...I just lost all desire to smoke. Thank you Chantix! I do feel a little down, I have some vivid dreams and still trying to get use to a non-smokers life style but never in a million years would I have ever thought quitting would be so easy. I plan on getting off Chantix in a few more weeks.""",8.0,3
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""This is the 2nd time I have quit with Chantx.  It truly works.  To avoid the nightmares, I started off by taking half a pill morning &amp; night for the first week and then went to a full tablet morning &amp; night and that worked, no nightmares this time.  I have been taking it for 2 months now and have been smoke free for one month.  How long should o take it!""",10.0,14
Imiquimod,Human Papilloma Virus,"""To all of you using this drug for your warts, I want you to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Your love life DOES continue... And you should not be worried. 90% of all cases clear up for good within two years, and for those that don&#039;t, Aldara is a powerful medication to finish it off (Not a cure!). I had that lasted for three years until finally a doctor prescribed me Aldara on Dec 11, 2011. For the first eight weeks, nothing happened (as is common for male treatment), but my doctor seemed to be disheartened by the lack of progress and opted to have them frozen off.

A week later I finished the remaining four weeks of treatment. The affected area was red and painless. My doctor finally told me... &quot;You&#039;re cured.&quot;""",10.0,21
Topiramate,Obesity,"""I just started taking this medication I was at a starting weight of 198. My migraines made me very sick and I vomited a lot and lost weight with that down to 186. Started on topamax 25mg in am and pm on July 30. I am now 178. Coke tastes flat so I drink more water I do have tingling in hands and feet but I am glad not to have migraines. The sleep is a problem so I think I will ask for something to help with that. I just wanted help with migraines now I&#039;m losing weight, I got help for both. I couldn&#039;t be happier""",8.0,77
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I can lead a normal life-thanks to suboxone!""",10.0,14
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""This is my 2nd time using suprep and god I don&#039;t miss it, I had completely forgotten what it tasted like. While it does its job quickly and efficiently, it is the WORST tasting medicine for bowel prep that I&#039;ve ever had. I have had multiple surgeries and I would have to say, next time I need something else. I cannot hold more than half of it down without almost getting sick. Honestly it would be so much better without any flavor. The only other downside is, you need to be near the toilet for the next few hours.""",4.0,2
Abilify,Depression,"""It has been about a week and half since I started Abilify. It has been 50 years of suffering Clinical Depression. I have been without Depression ever since I started Abilify. I am one happy camper! I have been so resistant to so many medicines. Have been on Lexapro, Welbutrin and Trazodone for years. The past year(s) I had this depression that was &quot;hovering&quot; over me preventing me to feel any enjoyment whatsoever. Well, Abilify has allowed me to feel LIFE. I have energy and I even look forward doing things again. The only negative factor is that I enjoy my one cup of coffee a day. Well, no more. If I drink a cup, I feel as if I drank tons of coffee. Stay away from Caffeine. And, I am NOT HUNGRY!""",9.0,71
Avelox,Pneumonia,"""I asked my doctor for Avalox for my pneumonia, but she told me that I cannot take it (I had it before with a doc that DIDN&#039;T warn me that I can&#039;t take it) because I have Hypothyroidism and am on Thyroxine.  I wondered why so looked it up.  It keeps your body from properly taking on the Thyroxine.  You end up with hair loss, itching, etc. (all the hypothyroid problems).  I&#039;m upset because it worked so well for me in the past for chest infection.  So back to double doses of Amoxicillin (makes me sick) THREE times per day""",9.0,0
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on my second Implanon. My first one went fairly well. I spotted really lightly for 6 months and then I got a terrible period for 7 days. After that I didn&#039;t have a period for 4 years. Now all of a sudden for the past 2 months I&#039;ve been getting my period every 1.5-3 weeks. It&#039;s light, but very random and hard to keep track of.  I give this birth control an 8 because for the majority of my time on it, it did the job. I didn&#039;t gain weight. I only experienced slight acne. And for the most part my mood and sex drive had no change.""",8.0,1
Naproxen,Back Pain,"""Nursing student on feet all day, lifting patients. This is the only drug that helps my SI back and hip pain. I keep it with me daily. I would seriously be in trouble with out it.""",10.0,23
Xulane,Birth Control,"""Been on Xulane patch a week and my vaginal dryness from the depot is completely gone! My libido has greatly increased too. Before, it would take everything in me to even want to have sex, but not anymore! The only off thing is that the past two nights after dinner I get very nauseated and have lots of indigestion and burping. My cravings for kit-Kats has also increased, which tells me that it really does mimic some pregnancy signs. I bled almost every day on the depot and now that I&#039;m on the patch I feel great!""",8.0,12
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""Lisinopril was a wicked medicine for me. My blood pressure always ran about 140/90 and doctor thought I needed something. First symptom I got was cough that never went away. Annoyed everyone at work. Then I got twitches all over my body. In my arms and legs, but the most annoying was on my head. I had constant twitches on the left side of my head. I stopped the medicine and the twitches went away instantly. 

One of the worst symptoms was chest pain. Had to have ECG done and it came back abnormal. They think it was because lisinopril caused my sodium to drop low. Stopped lisinopril and it came back normal. 

""",1.0,66
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been taking Concerta for the past 14 years since it came out (24 now) and I don&#039;t plan on changing unless I&#039;m forced. I&#039;ve tried other medications and none work as well with as few side effects. Right now I take the 54mg. Sure I experience some side effects, but I&#039;ve learned to manage them over the years (force myself to eat etc). The treatment of ADD/ADHD is only effective through a multifaceted approach, medication AND counseling/therapy/behavior coaching. Without Concerta I would never have made it through school or had successful relationships. ADD makes life hard, but with the right combination of treatments it is more than manageable.""",10.0,212
Opana,Pain,"""It works but I would like to try the extended release tablets as I feel they may be more effective.""",9.0,11
Cymbalta,ibromyalgia,"""I started taking Cymbalta about 4 years ago for severe body pain, I have had two  back surgeries, two knee surgeries, I have fibromyalgia and arthritis. The medication Cymbalta has improved my quality of life a lot. Mostly my  fibromyalgia pain . I hadn&#039;t been able to sleep at night because of my all over body pain however since taking Cymbalta I have had much relief. I take it at night about an hour before bedtime, I take it along with Amtriptyline which helps me to sleep at night pain free. Only one side effect that. I have notice and that is it seems to take your sex drive, when interacting in sexual activity, it&#039;s like you don&#039;t feel anything, a lot of the time,  and that can be a BIG problem for some people. You have to weigh up your options""",9.0,43
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""Went on a trial of gabapentin (300 mg 2x daily) about a month ago for anxiety to augment bupropion xl (150mg 1x daily) for anxiety and depression. Bupropion was working to clear up some clouds, but some underlying situational anxiety persisted. Adding gabapentin has been great! Only downside is mild blurred vision and a slight head-fuzz feeling the first couple of days, but that has dissipated. I&#039;m considering asking my doctor for an increase in the gabapentin dose, but overall I feel much improved. I am pleased that these two medications are having a positive effect with minimal side-effects and that I don&#039;t have to go on an SSRI.""",9.0,61
Benzaclin,Acne,"""I am a 28 years old and have acne. I went to a dermatologist and he prescribed this to me. I used it for about 4 months and it did nothing for me.  It is expensive even with insurance.""",3.0,8
Tylenol with Codeine #3,Pain,"""Fractured two fingers and did absolutely nothing for the pain""",1.0,7
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""Took this medication around 8:30pm on an empty stomach, as I was not advised otherwise. Big mistake. Had the worst stomach pains followed by extreme diarrhea that lasted until approx. 12:30am. Managed to fall asleep and am feeling much better! Just gotta tough it out!""",8.0,24
Mononessa,Birth Control,"""With this product I experience breast tenderness, drowsiness, headaches, and for the first month I was constantly nauseous. It has prevented pregnancy thus far though.""",6.0,15
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I have always done well in school, but my time management, organizational skills, motivation, and overall thought/idea clarity have lacked.  I went back to college at 29 to finish 2 year degree, and decided to finish 4 year while I am at it.  I was diagnosed with ADHD this past fall, and put on Adderall IR then XR, then back to IR because it just didn&#039;t work that well, and quite frankly it made me too anxious at times.  Dr. at school just put me on 30 mg of Vyvanse as an alternative to Adderall, and it works very well.  I worry about drug interactions but it works great and I&#039;m incredibly focused on my everyday tasks with this medication.""",9.0,34
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""18mg dose, day 1. Was hungover so took paracetamol, had taken ritalin as a kid and this is the first time I had meds in years, had a migraine, was irritable, tunnel vision, extreme anxiety almost brought to tears, slight suicidal tendancies, hallucinations relating to anxiety and had a hard time articulating myself as my memory was shot and my thoughts were rapid and I felt impulsive and dehydrated very easily, however I feared worse effects from withdrawels so I took it again the next day and I played abit of guitar and that set my mood for the whole day, constantly euphoric. ive just passed day 3 and hardly felt any effect off the drug, overall remained productive and achieved everything I wanted even on worst day. Will see how it goes.""",3.0,11
Epiduo,Acne,"""Like everyone else mostly is I was scared to use this medicarion at first because I was worried I would get an Initial break out but that wasn&#039;t the case. This acne cream has cleared up almost all my acne. Right now I&#039;m currently just battling acne marks. (Also I&#039;ve noticed this product may help with fading them faster since Adapalene is a skin peeling agent) 

But the only reason I&#039;m not eating this 10 is because of how dry it makes my skin, and red. When you use this product make sure you moisturize! At least twice a day. 

Besides the acne marks, my skin looks much better than it did 2
Months ago. I&#039;ve been using this for 2 months and 90% of my acne disappeared.
I still get some whiteheads of course but they&#039;re gone so much faster.""",9.0,7
Lorcaserin,Obesity,"""Reduction of A1C for my Type 2 diabetes.  Lost 16 pounds in 5 weeks due to elimination of cravings.  No after-dinner snacking. Smaller portions satisfy me at meals.""",10.0,95
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. 
Amen.

It literally feels like hundreds of fire breathing ants are crawling around inside me. I had a mild YI and didn&#039;t want to deal with a copay and Dr visit. That should now go on my Tombstone. Please stay away from this product. If you are smart enough to research prior to inserting the Devils pearl into your sacred place, then the women suffrage on this page was worth it. For the rest of us, I feel your pain. Spread the word ladies!""",1.0,24
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Okay I haven&#039;t been on this pill very long, but my doctor prescribed it to me for heavy bleeding and intense cramps. He told me to skip the brown pills and start a new pack instead. Doing that I wasn&#039;t supposed to have a period at all. Well that isn&#039;t the case at all. The last two days have been pure hell with cramps. (worse than before) And I&#039;m bleeding heavier than usual ( I didn&#039;t think it was possible). Not to mention the migranes are unreal.""",3.0,2
Hydrochlorothiazide / valsartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I am on a low dose, but have never had any problems with this drug and have been using it for several years now. My Dr. is very happy with it (prescribed by another Dr.) it does it&#039;s job. No more puffy ankles either! YAY!""",10.0,40
Tramadol,Pain,"""I have found Tramadol to be quite effective for short periods of time for severe back pain, when no other pain medication has helped.""",9.0,13
Doxepin,Insomnia,"""This drug barely did anything for me at 12 mgs and I find it pretty useless. Plus it made me shaky and nauseous the next day. Ugh. I hate insomnia but I will stick to benzos if I can right now. The only way I can sleep!""",2.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Menstrual Disorders,"""I have been on Loestrin 24 for a little over a month and I&#039;m fairly happy with it. I just had my first period after switching from YAZ and am much happier with it. I have always had heavy periods with bad cramps so I got started on YAZ to help. When it didn&#039;t (it actually got worse), my Doctor switched me to Loestrin 24 and my period was really light and I had almost no cramps at all. The only complaint I have is on YAZ I gained 7-10 lbs and I was hoping after switching to another birth control I would lose those extra pounds but so far it hasn&#039;t happened.""",9.0,5
Vilazodone,Depression,"""10-20mg start pack: Day 2 I had random muscle twitch in my upper outside thigh (gone now).  In addition to depression, I also normally have anxiety, which I believe the medicine is making worse.  My jaws tighten and I feel as if I have non-stop TMJ.  The pain is so sharp in my left jaw, that it wakes me up at night.  Also, intermittent ringing ears.  I regularly have to relax/reposition by jaws due to the pain and tightening.  I have strange stools-not diarrhea but soft and textured. Insomnia is bad.  I can get to sleep quickly, but wake up at the slightest sound and have trouble getting back to sleep.  Constant dull headache.  Just went up to 20 mg and will see what happens. It&#039;s day 8, I&#039;m more anxious and still depressed.  No improvement.""",2.0,10
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""After I had kids I started getting migraines. I&#039;ve had them for over 5 yrs. I started taking this medication and I&#039;ve been on them for a little over a month. The first few days (2 or 3) I slept like a rock. I even felt weird like I was in a dream. Those side effects went away after the third day. I haven&#039;t had 1 migraine since I started taking this medication, and I&#039;m able to sleep through the night too. I would recommend this to anyone with migraines.""",10.0,67
Ocella,Birth Control,"""This may be premature I&#039;ve only been on it for a week, but I have been super moody. Irritable, cried 3x in past week and have developed a lot of pimples on my forehead and nose. I usually never break out only when on my period and not as much as this. I also am highly anxious...I&#039;m an anxious person to begin with but with the pill for this week I&#039;ve been near panic attack a lot and that hasn&#039;t happened in a decade. I&#039;m
Hoping my body gets used to the pill and these awful side effects will go away. Will update after the month""",5.0,7
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Ambien is absolutely great, a miracle. Calms the mind. I suffer from severe anxiety, sometimes panic attacks. I&#039;ll take them during the day and the panic and anxiety just melts away. Fantastic for many psychological disorders but best for sleeping. Take on an empty stomach or you wont get the full effect.""",10.0,7
Lorcaserin,Obesity,"""I was Vol cheerleader but after four kids I am way over my head at 5&quot;7 198 lbs. After much time I have given up that diet and exercise can do it alone. So I gave and am taking Belviq. Side effects few dry mouth, headache weight loss gradual about five pounds per month with my exercise and selective dieting. Total weigh loss 35 pounds and feeling great. Try it as it costs $75.00 if your insurance does not cover it.""",10.0,23
Testim,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I had a decreasing interest in sex, difficulty getting an erection, was gaining weight. All the Dr wanted to do was give me a prescription for Viagra and I did some research on my own. Found the symptoms were those of low testosterone and I scheduled a doctors appointment and asked for a blood test.

Result were low...202 and I started Testim. The stuff is better than Viagra....increased sex drive, lost 50 lbs, feel and look 20 years younger. 

In my opinion every man should have their testosterone checked after age 40. I know that my wife appreciates my new attitude and performance.""",10.0,99
Stendra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Got off of Cialis because of constant heart burn and read about Stendra and it&#039;s super fast time to erections. So got a prescription and started with 200mg.  First attempt was amazing and in 30 minutes I was rock hard, just the thought of being able to enter my wife and not cum immediately because I was so stressed about being hard enough to get inside.  My wife reported I felt nice and hard and we had great sex.  On subsequent times I would say it was 80% effective sometimes I would have no problems getting hard, other times manual stimulation was required before I could get inside. Other times I would be inside but I would go soft inside her.  """,7.0,41
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I am 32yrs old and opiates have been a battle since my teenage years; back in the 90&#039;s I would get the 5MG percosets or 5MG methadone and would love that feel. Eventually that led me to Oxycontin 80&#039;s, which led to jail, which led to heroin, which led to OD&#039;s, which led to hell and back! Over the last 15 yrs I have battled w/ opiates and have consistently lost! But Suboxone has been a life saver for me; finally a drug which eliminates my urge, my cravings, my EVERYTHING! Methadone never did it for me but Suboxone has always helped and continues to help; I owe this drug my life because without it I would be lost. It&#039;s NOT for every one but sure does help many of us who suffered from opiate addiction and is a great tool to get life started!""",10.0,59
Abilify,Depression,"""My mom was prescribed Abilify about a week ago. Earlier today (5/14/11), my mom was in a great mood, we got into a conversation and somehow she brought up her effects of Abilify. After she told me I could see how much it has helped her. She used to be antisocial, didn&#039;t have motivation to do anything and has been suffering from resistant depression for years. She is so happy now. I have been dealing with a lot of issues. I have a moderate stutter. It has complete control of me. I am always anticipating that I&#039;m going to stutter. """,10.0,28
Golimumab,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Second injection today, after first injection felt results in two weeks. I am very happy.""",9.0,36
Tramadol,Depression,"""I been diagnosed with depression, by every doctor I been in face to face contact...I always try to hide my depression from everyone, even doctors. I would go to the ER about twice a year for anxiety attack. The doctors in the ER would identify my depression right away even with me trying to hide it. I taken a hand full of antidepressants Zoloft, exfexar, welbutrain, and paxel. Took Zoloft for 2 years and gained 115lb. I got prescribe tramadol for pain, I would stand all day. Immediately did not have the need for Zoloft. I was able to get a better job (still standing all day ) I lost 104lb (saggy skin now). I take 50mg twice a day... On an empty stomach is best. Just like everyone else tramadol has gave me my life back!""",10.0,96
Lorazepam,Insomnia,"""Ambien was making me do weird things, and it was anxiety that was keeping me up. 1mg of Ativan before sleep, and I sleep extremely restfully, with zero after-affects.  Great stuff.""",10.0,70
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""Lyrica was great as a pain reliever. It is not a pain killer.  The side effects were brutal - weight gain, swelling, water retention yikes. I only stayed on Lyrica a few months. I am now trying Robaxasil.""",7.0,15
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""This stuff is great. I have had a chronic cough for over a year following an esophagectomy. This is the first medication that actually works for more then a couple of hours. I can actually make it through the night without having coughing episodes. As a side benefit, it tastes pretty good.""",10.0,7
Deplin,Depression,"""Deplin worked for me but is not for everybody.  I have the genetic mutation which others on this website have talked about, which keeps the body from processing folic acid into L-methylfolate which is needed by the brain for the other neurotransmitters to work properly.  A blood test ($280) proved this.  Before Deplin I was was on Bipolar meds (including Seroquel which was miserable) and antidepressants.  Now I am only on Deplin and Clonazepam for chronic anxiety and am feeling re-energized.""",10.0,208
Aleve,Back Pain,"""Have bulging disc at l-1 ,spinal stenosis at t-10-11 ,c-6-7,didn&#039;t  want to take narcotics. Have been taking Aleve for 7 days, excellent relief. Hope it lasts.""",10.0,48
Duloxetine,Depression,"""Cymbalta has been very effective for me. I was prescribed a different antidepressant that soon proved ineffective for my depression.  I take 60 mg Cymbalta per day and have not suffered any side effects accept lack of libido.  I have found ways to lessen those effects.  Before this drug, I really thought I was losing my mind and I could not function on a daily basis.  I never understood depression but I do now. This medicine has been a blessing for me.""",10.0,25
Norco,Pain,"""Broke my elbow.  Did Nothing for pain.  Took Ibuprofen.  Worked better than that junk. Fortunately, it only cost $4.""",1.0,11
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""It&#039;s definitely been a hell of a journey for me a whole year of school without good ADHD medication... But I have finally procured Vyvanse, I currently am taking a solid 20 mg, but so far for me personally it has been WAY more relaxing and effective than it&#039;s popularized counterpart Adderall. I actually take my Vyvanse with Adrafinil  in the morning with water sometimes with or without a breakfast meal, honestly i have the same effectiveness regardless of what i eat but that&#039;s just me. I have noticed the same effects from different psychoactive stimulants like Adderall XR, Wellbutrin, Coffee, and Imipramine HCL. But so far Vyvanse has been more effective and honestly has a better duration than all of the stimulants I&#039;ve ever taken...""",9.0,25
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Infection Prophylaxis,"""I&#039;ve been taking this pill for almost my entire life to help keep off bad infections and it&#039;s been a miracle worker for me (I don&#039;t have any natural immunity, was born that way) so this pill helps me avoid any bad infections and thus far has worked great. I&#039;ve never experienced any side effects from it.""",10.0,22
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on it for 3 years. I got it renewed in March. I loved it the first three years I was on it. No period. No weight gain. Since I went back on it I gained 5 pounds. Nothing has changed in my diet either. I still don&#039;t get my period. Which is a blessing of course, but it makes me very moody. I don&#039;t want kids but I don&#039;t want to deal with my mood swings. Might take it out, but its wonderful form of birth control. My doctor said this birth control doesnt make you gain weight but everyone is different. Thinking about taking it out and just dieting.""",1.0,2
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have found Contrave to be great since it has given me the will power of steel and virtually all of my cravings for sweets are gone. I have been pretty much effortlessly been able to follow a healthy diet unlike before. I did have to give up caffeine immediately since the bupropion tends to give people the jitters for a few weeks which has now subsided for me. I also am only taking one pill a day early in the morning and will only increase as needed as instructed by my doctor to minimize the jitters. I am quite hopeful since unlike the dozens and dozens of times where I tried to lose weight before, I am not struggling at all. Plus, my mood is better to boot!""",10.0,58
Nucynta,Pain,"""I have a form of muscular dystrophy and take this for my chronic severe pain. I&#039;ve been on the immediate release 2x 50 mg a day. It is a miracle for me. I can function way better than I could on norco or oxy and it works way better for managing my pain than lesser pain killers like ultram. I&#039;ve tried both the ER and IR and found the ER to not be as effective for me. 

nucynta IR has seriously given me more quality of life. The only downside for me is there is not yet a generic available and it&#039;s extremely expensive (even with insurance).""",10.0,26
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Mirena is the worst thing could happen to me and my partner. I gained too much weight, I was very dry, so sex was not good while using Mirena.  My partner resulted to have a serious allergy due to the Mirena material a kind of polymer, so we both suffer too much due to this, plus it was very costly.""",1.0,3
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Great product - I used it for a year with great results and no side effects. During quarterly blood tests found my T level was 64 with symptoms of low testosterone. Two weeks into a new batch my levels returned to normal.  Reported to customer service who gave all kind of excuses that implied my misapplying it. I could supply lab results but because I had none of the previous batch for them to test they refused to be of any help. Switched to Testim but like others don&#039;t like smell or stickiness.""",9.0,28
Omeprazole,Indigestion,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medication daily and it has worked wonders for my indigestion. Started waking up with hives pretty bad about once or twice a week a couple of months ago and have had some instances where my lips swell.  Had to take Benadryl.  Didn&#039;t realize it, but that is one of the side effects of using this medication.  A little afraid to continue using it but sure hate the thought of not using it.""",10.0,16
Viagra,,"""Absolutely amazing better than cialis
Best medicine suffer performance anxiety
Healthy young guy 
Use it works amazing 
Difference with cialis that last longer
However Viagra is instant and does not have the prolonged effect
Both excellent 
Thank you to the scientists 
For this excellent drug 
Half a tab all is needed 
Go for it don&#039;t hold back""",10.0,5
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Well, I am 24 hrs into the shot and so far (knock on wood) the only side effect is headaches (which I never have) but I can deal with that. My morning blood reading would normally be about 169 and I got up this morning and it was 75.   Just wondering how many days into it that the side effects (nausea &amp; vomiting) started with people that did experience these effects?  Will keep you posted after the week is up.....""",8.0,16
Axiron,"Hypogonadism, Male","""This was my first testosterone supplement. My testosterone level was 249. My doctor prescribed Axiron - 1 pump under each arm (60mg) daily. In about six weeks, my testosterone level rose to 766. My method of application was to wash under each arm with a soapy washcloth to remove any anti-perspirant, dry well, apply at bedtime. Then I would shower and apply anti-perspirant as normal each morning. Although the supplied instructions stated differently, I was told by my doctor that the anti-perspirant would block the absorption of the Axiron, so I made sure that it was all removed prior to application.""",10.0,38
Propranolol,Migraine Prevention,"""Chronic migraine sufferer, about 3 a month bed stricken end with severe head pain, vomiting &amp; upset tummy 2 days out of action. I have been taking Deralin 40mg for 6 months &amp; am migraine free except occasional menstrual migraine but this is manageable. However Deralin disturbs my sleep with awful nightmares &amp; I have put on weight without changing diet!""",9.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""The first time i took this medication was last month on the 1st day of period..had bad side effects within 3 days  like.. always angry..acne along side of jaw &amp; mouth..swelling boobs..heavy bleeding..i stopped taking it after the 1st week ... Told my obgyn about it she said no take it again give it another chance for a whole month so i did and im now on my 2nd week and have not experienced any side effects so far which is good..only good side affect is swelling boobs who wouldnt want that lol """,8.0,2
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""It&#039;s the best I&#039;ve even taken for Bipolar. I have been on several medicines before Lithium but it&#039;s the best. My doctor has had to change the dosage a few time because of my level being too high and because of another doctor changing my medicines. It&#039;s very important to have Lab work done while on Lithium to have the level checked.""",9.0,26
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I suffer from multiple sclerosis and I took Dulcolax in the green container I took 2. I was so impacted I would have done anything I had to get myself cleaned out. I was getting sick. it worked wonderful yes it does get watery and kind of crampy but it is cleaning you out completely and that&#039;s what I needed I do not like the pink Dulcolax for women I took that and that made me deathly sick it was too slow it did not work if I take Dulcolax at night I can be assured the next day that I will go to the bathroom it is a lifesaver for someone who is so constipated that they are in bed for days it is the only thing that works on me so heads up for Dulcolax""",10.0,5
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been in sertraline for 4 months now as I suffer from anxiety and stress. Here is my experience.

As an 18 year old teenager I suffer from anxiety due to family issues. I went to the doctors and they prescribed me with these tablets and counselling. I took my tablets and attended counselling. The first few weeks of taking my tablets I felt awful , shaking, dizzy, being sick, heart was racing like mad and I felt just unwell. When a month went past I felt a lot calmer and a lot more controlled. 4 months later at this moment in time I am having a bit of anxiety due to more stress. Still on the tablets but hopefully it should calm down soon. I am very aware of anyone who suffers from anxiety how hard it is. :)""",8.0,44
Roxicet,Pain,"""Helps more than other medicines that I&#039;ve tried. It does help, but with everything going on, there&#039;s really not much that I&#039;ve found to take away all of the pain, but at least I can be functional in addition with using the Fentynal transdermal patch.""",7.0,14
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I am very pleased with this medication. Since I started the medicines back in March I have lost 22 lbs, had no side effects the first few months. Now as of recently I am experiencing major constipation, eggy burps etc. My sugars are normal. I do not want to give up this medication I am just worried I have about 150 lbs to lose still and my weight lose has stopped due to the constipation. I know I am keeping my calories at about 1200- 1500 per day and there is not way I should not be losing. I am 300 lbs.""",7.0,9
Orphenadrine,Muscle Spasm,"""I have 2 discs that press on my spine in my neck, as well as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis &amp; an auto-immune disease.  I recently came off of Methadone &amp; Percocet, unintentionally, when I had just enough to get to my appointment with the pain specialist I was scheduled to see for the 1st time, but he got sick &amp; they had to reschedule me.  In addition to withdrawal, my pain level kept rising, to the point that every bone &amp; muscle in my body hurt worse than I have ever been in!!!  It&#039;s the only time I&#039;ve ever used &quot;9.9&quot; to describe my pain! I have had to go to the ER several times in the last month.  I was given Norflex 2 of those times, when I had a pinched nerve. Norflex helped SO MUCH MORE than ANY of the muscle relaxers I had at home!""",10.0,52
Plecanatide,Chronic Idiopathic Constipation,"""For 12 years I have struggled with severe constipation. My body laughed at laxatives, and enemas. Nothing worked and I went to the hospital more times than I can count because of it. Two weeks ago I went 16 days without passing anything, a new record for me. My OB sent me to my fourth GI Dr (I&#039;m pregnant) and she gave me two weeks of samples of Trulance. She said this was new and approved for pregnancy. She also said a period of diarrhea was likely but to stick it through and see if it works before giving up. Its only been 3 days and today I had my first full, perfect consistency bowel movement in over a decade and I actually cried. I&#039;ve been waiting for this breakthrough for so so long.""",10.0,47
Campral,Alcohol Dependence,"""I have been taking this for 3 weeks now following a librium detox, I was drinking 3 to 4 bottles of red wine each day, sometimes more. Since taking Campral 3 times a day I haven&#039;t had a drink, nor have I wanted to. I  have been out socially with others and had diet Pepsi, people have commented on how well I look, even those who didn&#039;t know that I was undertaking detox and I have lost 9 pounds in weight, this is an amazing drug, I was drinking throughout the night and day pretty continuously and I haven&#039;t craved a drop.""",10.0,36
Infliximab,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""I have received Remicade infusions to treat Crohn&#039;s. Felt bad right after the first infusion but was convinced by my physician to continue. I have also received Prolia by injection to treat osteoporosis. I decided to stop the Remicade after 3 infusions as I could feel no benefit and had felt very ill throughout. 6 months later I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer - this is in spite of having annual mammograms. I can&#039;t help but think the Remicade is linked to the eruption and rapid spread of my cancer. Beware!""",1.0,21
Jolivette,Birth Control,"""Just started my 2nd month. The 1st week and a half I had light bleeding everyday. Then the next week, my nipples were so sore. Now, this past week I&#039;ve had on and off light bleeding and cramps during the last week of pills. I have no side effects emotionally, which is great, because everything else makes me go crazy. But, I have noticed a little weight gain and craving food all the time, and I jog 3 to 4 times a week. I am 24, no pregnancies ever. I&#039;m not sure about this pill yet. I&#039;ll give it another month and see how it goes. I don&#039;t even want to be on birth control, but my cramping and periods are so terrible without it.""",5.0,25
Denosumab,Osteoporosis,"""Horrible and dangerous drug. It&#039;s been 3 mos since my first shot. NEVER AGAIN!  I am so tired, itch all over, felt out of body, affected my vision, aching all over, blood pressure uncontrollable, weakness in legs and hips still to this day, facial tingling, chest tightness, short of breath, anxiety. It&#039;s a bad, bad drug. Take at your own risk.""",1.0,8
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""I am a fifty year old female getting a colonoscopy for the very first time and the the doctors used this drug to &quot;put me under&quot; and it was the greatest feeling ever. This is the way to go for all needing to get this procedure done!!!""",10.0,37
Klonopin Wafer,Bipolar Disorde,"""I use the regular Klonopin tablets 3x a day, but the wafers work great when I have a panic attack or I&#039;m having a particularly hard time falling off to sleep.""",10.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Levora for over 2 years now and I really love it. I have not gained any weight due to being on the pill, I NEVER get acne, cravings and PMS symptoms are greatly reduced, and my periods are extremely light and short-almost like spotting. I still get cramps during the first day of my period, but they&#039;re so slight and Advil takes care of it immediately. 
I usually start within the 3rd day of the inactive pills and my period is over in 3 days, but lately I&#039;ve been starting a day later so my period lasts 2 days-not complaining though!
I also suck at remembering to take the pill every day and still have not gotten pregnant.""",10.0,9
Fluvoxamine,Depression,"""Do not take if you are on Methotrexate and leflunomide for rheumatoid arthritis. It over rides the arthritis medication and makes you become inflamed again and you will have to go back on steroids. I only took this medication for three days and it made me sleep for 15 hours on the first night, the second night it over rode my arthritis medication and made my arthritis flare up and I couldn&#039;t sleep and the third night I didn&#039;t sleep and had a major migraine.""",1.0,4
Epclusa,Hepatitis C,"""I have taken epclusa for 12 weeks the side effects were unbelievable nausea, stomach cramps, irritable, sleep apnea, burning skin sensations, sore joints, headache, zero energy been done the pill for 1 week and still feel awful hoping this will pass docs said only side effects I would have would be headache and fatigue - boy were they mistaken I am grateful for the opportunity I was given but may have given it a second thought if I knew what I was going to go through.  Now I&#039;m just hoping my blood test comes back negative""",2.0,4
Klonopin,Panic Disorde,"""I suffered from this Class IV Panic Disorder along with agrophobia since I was 15 for 17 years. I have the type of panic attacks where I get &quot;OUT OF THE BODY&quot; type panic attacks. I would never get in a left hand turn lane, or go anywhere I could not get out of quickly. When I researched online and talked with my doctor 1.5mg to 2mg of Klonopin has worked so well and effectively. Last year I was working for cable company, and had to climb poles 28&#039; up and strap myself in. There is no way in the world, I could have done this without Klonopin! I do not know why these started at age 15, but I do know that I will take Klonopin for the rest of my life. I have NOT had any fear, agrophobia or 1 panic attack at all in 4 years.""",10.0,83
Cephalexin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""Side effects included constipation, headache, joint pain.""",8.0,23
Geodon,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on Geodon for about a week now. The side effects I have experienced have been dreaming and waking up and having to decipher whether or not it was a dream or if I actually did the task I dreamt about. I have taken Seroquel, fluoxetine, Lexapro, Abilify, Klonopin, Ambien, Lunesta. Seroquel was the worse, I gained 30 lbs and I&#039;m an extremely active person and have been my entire life. All the other medicines either gave me horrible side effects or had no effect at all. I am now on lamotrigine, 4 mgs of Xanax a day and Geodon. This &quot;cocktail&quot; seems to be working.""",7.0,13
Prednisone,Allergic Reactions,"""Put on it as a trial basis for an extreme allergic reaction. Before I could barely breathe, my face swelled, and my lips were massive. After taking it for one day my facial swelling is almost gone, I&#039;m a little hungry, and it&#039;s causing some restlessness, but it&#039;s helping with the hives so much. Glad it&#039;s a trial basis and that it&#039;s working.""",9.0,24
Zirgan,Herpes Simplex Dendritic Keratitis,"""I just started Zirgan today for my 16 month son. Very frustrating that he was on viroptic for 3 weeks and steroid eye drop for 1 week but the infection came back. Hopefully this new drug will work, I don&#039;t want him to lose his vision. His been fighting this for over 1 month now. First time we find out we took him to the hospital he stayed there for 1 week with IV medications. His eyes is swollen,  red, very sensitive to light with watery discharge. I got a free sample from my doctor but seems that won&#039;t last long, even though I got the drop on his eyes was very difficult  to come out for been a gel and he is a baby keep moving what makes difficult to get the drop in without squeezing too much.""",6.0,3
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""This was indeed the scariest medication ever. I started it and the first two weeks were too much. I had the normal beginning-taking-New-antidepressant side effects but I&#039;d have hallucinations in the dark. Things would move and sway and melt together. It began to make me numb over the five years I took this medicine. I couldn&#039;t &quot;feel&quot; anything. All I wanted to do was sleep and sit there and zone out. I felt as though I was in limbo. They tried all doses and absolutely nothing changed. Not only that, I would miss a day and it was a nightmare. Eventually I cut myself off of it in the way the doctor told me to. Scariest experience ever. Worst few weeks of my life. I still had nighttime hallucinations, I felt like I was falling off a skyscraper.""",1.0,34
Premphase,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""Premphase was awesome at controlling my postmenopausal symptoms and especially the hot flashes and night sweats~ It works great with not any bad side effects like some of the other ones that I tried. Premphase worked when I had tried everything else to feel normal again.""",10.0,8
Itraconazole,Histoplasmosis,"""I was treated with this antibiotic for 3 miserable months. It worked. However my side effects ranged from developing alopecia, feeling extremely exhausted all the time, pins and needles sensation that caused permemant nerve damage, and the list goes on.""",3.0,2
Cymbalta,Depression,"""Initially went on 10mg Escitalopram for 6 months but besides improving my mood, it worsened my memory, made me apathetic/demotivated and gave me brain fogs all day. 

I then went on Duloxetine and the dosage was increased from 30mg to 120mg over the course of 7 months. Duloxetine increased my motivation, mental energy and attention without any brain fog or memory issues like from Escitalopram. 

But the downside is that Duloxetine started making me robotic, socially withdrawn and hinder my creative thoughts. At 120mg, it started to negatively affecting my memory so the sweet spot for me was 60 - 90mg. Wasn&#039;t perfect but it worked better than Escitalopram for me.""",7.0,33
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""Wanted to share my insertion of Kyleena. I had a nurse practitioner insert mine. I took 800mg of ibuprofen prior to appointment. I only felt two sharp cramps during the whole process. One when she measured and two when it was inserted. Took less than 2 minutes for the entire procedure. I would describe the whole procedure as mildly uncomfortable.  I immediately could sit up and drive myself home. It&#039;s been about 3 hours now and all I feel is a little crampy. I had mine placed during my period.  Would do it again, especially since it lasts 5 years!""",8.0,3
Levora,Birth Control,"""Three months in and I&#039;m an anxious, angry, depressed, lunatic with high blood pressure I can feel raging through my body and causing the sensation of heart palpitations daily.  Doctors should make greater effort telling women about possible side effects as those of us with a similar experience in the past take longer than necessary to connect that it is the pill causing all these horrible feelings and experiences. This thing can ruin lives and families before women realize it isn&#039;t them but the pill.""",1.0,4
Fioricet,Headache,"""this medication has been used as an as needed pain reliever.  This is the only medication that works for my type of headaches.

This has been a wonder drug in my treatment with head pain.
Thank you Dr. Z""",10.0,50
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""Been on Synthroid for years, due to insurance mandates, was switched to Levothyroxine generics. Too many manufacture changes when I get Rx renewals.  This last time, after 2 months of experiencing intermittent and then continual eruptions of hives/intensive itching - where I would scratch myself causing bleeding during my sleep - I think I have narrowed it down to my latest Rx of this generic.  I had completed the usual routine of how to find out what was causing my hives/itching - and finally, the other day I figured it happened about the time I started my new RX.  I know it is not good, but I didn&#039;t take my levo for two days and my itching has stopped, my skin is beginning to heal.  I found an older bottle of levo and am using it.""",3.0,17
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""The first couple of months I took this I had some mood swings and felt rather emotional but that went away.  After about 3 months, the acne I had been dealing with my entire life was 100% gone and has not returned for over a year. If there have been any weight changes, it&#039;s been lost weight. And it made my boobs bigger. Love it.""",10.0,25
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am finishing my second month on this pill and am switching to a new pill. The major issues I had while taking this pill was terrible stomachaches, and extremely heavy breakthrough bleeding; however I did not experience mood swings, weight gain, or any other adverse effects.""",5.0,4
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I wanted to share my positive experience with Mirena since there are a lot of negative reviews. All the negative reviews almost scared me off from trying it for myself. All women are different though and I figured more people who had problems would get online and complain than woman who had positive results. I am in my 40&#039;s, have 1 child and have a really bad problem with extremely heavy flooding menstrual periods. It had gotten so bad I was flooding thru every 2 hrs and that was affecting my daily life during that week. I had to do something so I went for it. Insertion was painful but over quickly. I had mild cramping that day and spotting for about a week. After that I had some discharge for several more weeks that I only noticed when I used the bathroom and then it stopped. I have had 2 periods now after insertion and they have been wonderful. I went from flooding to not even needing to wear or use anything! I have not had any side effects or problems. I am so happy that I did not let the negative reviews scare me off! Good luck to all the ladies who give it a try! Hope your experience is as positive as mine has been!""",10.0,39
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""Been taking bupropion xl to stop smoking. Food and cigarettes  started tasting funny and had nausea after 1 week. After 4 weeks I stopped smoking. No weight gain because everything tastes horrible. On week11, still not smoking, still nausea and a horrible taste.""",10.0,12
Nabumetone,Back Pain,"""Did not help my back pain""",1.0,30
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on a low dose, 25mg for about 3 weeks, then upped it to 50mg then will go to 100mg in 14 days.  I think this will be sufficient as it is working already and my moods are great, still able to feel stress and recognize the importance of that.  But, I am very forgetful of little details, which is irritating at work because of course it affects my project output.  It was fine with the lower dose so I&#039;ll ride it out and see how I adjust.  Other than that, I love it, it has helped me with a major crisis and was able to keep it together.  Thank you!""",10.0,26
Naltrexone,Alcohol Dependence,"""I never noticed the alcohol &quot;creeping&quot; up on me. I&#039;ve drank since I was 18 in college, but never at the levels I have been consuming it over the past few years. Social drinking led to legal problems, then home drinking became the norm. Home drinking eventually led to drinking a 15 back of beer for all pragmatic purposes nightly.

The first day on Naltrexone, its impossible to believe. I didn&#039;t even drink 1 full beer. Just had no real interest in it. No real desire for another one later on. You just done THINK about it. On a side note, you might end up craving some sweets, I reached for the gummy life savers :P""",10.0,52
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""I&#039;m a 33 year old man who has felt like an elderly man for the past 10 years.  I have had every test under the sun and no one ever diagnosed me with fibromyalgia because my pain was all on the left side (Ipsilateral).  The pain started 10 years ago with a car accident and has severely impacted my life.  I have used diet, exercise and massage to manage the pain but a recent flare up made me reach out to my doctor once again.  She wanted me to try Lyrica because I have every classic tender point on my left side only and after the first pill I knew something was better.  I am 3 days in and feel like wonderful.  I still have some aches but feel like this is a miracle. """,8.0,26
Tramadol,ibromyalgia,"""Before taking Tramadol I was living off of ridiculous amounts of Vicodin and Aleve. I was still in considerable pain and I knew I was becoming addicted to the hydrocodone. I took Tramadol not expecting anything and I was blown away. I can do my job again (waiting tables) without needing to collapse in pain by the end of the day and my boyfriend no longer has to sleep on the couch because it hurts my back to be in the same bed!

It does cause me some nausea, but that has gotten better as I take it regularly. The pain does come back if I miss a dose, but I now only need 1-2 pills to live a normal life, not 10 or more a day. The only downside to this medicine is it causes me awful constipation.""",9.0,80
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Please, please give it a chance to work. The first week my anxiety ramped up. A few days in I was so sick in the morning I was concerned I may be pregnant (nope, the meds did it). But the nausea subsided and the anxiety slowed down and at about 5 weeks in it was basically gone. Xanax helped, but I no longer need it now. Prior to this I felt like the walls were closing in on me. I couldn&#039;t focus and I was filled with terror and unreality. Lexapro made these symptoms go away. I don&#039;t have constant thoughts and I don&#039;t live &#039;in my head&#039;. Please give it a chance. Stick it out, I promise it worth it,  if you felt anything like I did you deserve to feel better and it saved me from the looney bin. I have my life back. 5 mgs. to start and now on 10""",9.0,95
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been on this birth control for maybe going on my third month. So far I have more positives than negatives. I have barely had any acne at all, maybe one here and there. I&#039;m not very emotional either. Before I began taking Sprintec I always had horrifying cramps at the beginning of my period each month, now I barely have any at all. The worst part about this birth control for me is that I&#039;ve gained 20 pounds and it is noticeable.""",9.0,7
Meloxicam,Inflammatory Conditions,"""I was having severe leg pain which I am not sure what it was caused by but I do have Fibromyalgia.  I took the Mobic and within about 2 hours, the pain was drastically reduced.""",9.0,52
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I took the pill before so I decided to try the same one again since it worked really well for me before. I have been on it for about 3 weeks this time and I feel great. A little sore but lil bit bigger boobs, slight nausea but eating fixes it, less appetite, a couple tiny headaches and some cramps for two days in the first week but nothing after that, spotting for two weeks straight basically but very light, skin already looks clearer I think, more energy. I think my hormones were messed up from stress and messing with my skin and cycle. I&#039;m hoping that it continues to get better with this pill.""",10.0,0
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I just started taking Adipex. I think so far it&#039;s helping me a ton, I&#039;m on 1000 calorie diet plus Adipex. I&#039;m working out every day, this is my 5th day and I already lost 6 pounds. Adipex seems to be helping me from over eating, it seems to be helping me curb my cravings. I have no craving for sweets of any kind, so far so good.""",10.0,129
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I started off with having a yeast infection and I tried treating it as such. Then I got symptoms of a UTI. Horrible burning, itchy sensation. I started taking Cipro on Friday, 2 days ago, and I&#039;m still having issues. I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s working or not because just when I think it&#039;s getting better then blood will show up and I don&#039;t think it&#039;s menstrual blood. I&#039;ll probably have to go back to the doctor at some point. And now my labia hurts, I&#039;m walking funny and freaking ashamed to go out of my room!! This is awful!!""",4.0,0
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""hi / i started the pills on tuesday, 26 april 2016 / i have read all the reviews and no one said that you should only be on the medication for 30 days / then off / my doctor told me that I could use it again after 6 months / so twice a year / also, before he would give me the script I had to have an ekg / which I had / I do not think much of your doctors if they did not give you the ekg / I have lost 7 lbs so far / I do not eat after 6 pm and only drink milk or water""",10.0,25
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Endometriosis,"""I took Seasonique for only two weeks, but I quit because of the severe and immediate mood changes I experienced while on it.  I have an anxiety disorder, and when I started taking Seasonique, I started feeling more irritated/anxious.  After that, my mood plummeted into a depression.  I felt like crying or screaming all the time.  I also developed acne, breast tenderness, and extreme bloating.  When I stopped the pill, I started a period even though I had a period two weeks prior.  When I stopped taking Seasonique, my mood improved.  I have taken the pill before and never had this reaction.  I am now going to get the Mirena IUD to treat my endometriosis/adenomyosis.""",3.0,13
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I started taking Belviq 2 and a half weeks ago, and I have already lost 17 pounds! I know that sounds like an unhealthy amount in such a short time, but I am sure to eat between 1200-1400 calories a day -I have just eliminated all processed foods and try to eat as much protein as possible. I have always enjoyed lifting weights and going to the gym, so I continue to do that 5 days a week. Now, my appetite is under control with Belviq so I don&#039;t eat back all the calories I burned with exercise. 

As far as side effects, I did have a headache for the first two days. It makes my body feel tired, but not like a sleepy tired. I&#039;m hoping that goes away soon, but it&#039;s not debilitating to the point I can&#039;t accomplish daily tasks.""",9.0,43
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I started taking this pill around 7 months ago to treat my extreme mood swings. The first month included some nausea, but everything else seemed fine. As the months have gone on, I&#039;ve experience heavier spotting in between my scheduled periods and lighter periods because of that. This last month I didn&#039;t even have my period. I am currently on day 10 of my weird spotting when I should be having my period (on day 1 of placebo pill). I also am experiencing some bloating and nausea. It has really helped with the mood swings, but this nasty spotting all the time isn&#039;t any good.""",3.0,2
Venlafaxine,ibromyalgia,"""I was so surprised...within 4-5 days the major discomfort from fibromyalgia was nearly gone.  I could sleep more comfortably and did not feel like the princess and the pea when I laid down.  I hope it continues.""",9.0,59
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve had anxiety issues my entire life. I honestly thought I was weird because I could not handle all the stress from my job and personal life. I don&#039;t have children, so again, I thought I had some severe mental issues! I tried Klonopin, WSellbutrin and Lexapro. All made me feel and act like a zombie. I am on Xanax 1mg 3x a day. Doing great, changed jobs now making more money without as much stress, happily married, and about to start law school. All good for now.""",10.0,19
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""I&#039;ve used this medicine for over a year now and I&#039;ve had it adjusted only one other time. Though, when I&#039;ve had my blood work done after the adjustment the doctor says that I am in the &quot;normal&quot; range. But from my own experience it doesn&#039;t &quot;cure&quot; all of the symptoms. I still have hair loss, insomnia and some of the other symptoms that occurs when you have a under active thyroid. But despite what my doctor says, I&#039;m hoping to see a endocrinologist about it.""",6.0,29
Asenapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been actively seeking a remedy for my &#039;weirdness&#039; for 40 years. I&#039;ve tried counselling, antidepressants, and bipolar meds. While all of these have helped, none of them could do what I really needed for them to do to reach my ultimate goal; To fit in with society. I went to a shrink for GAD, and was prescribed Saphris. The effects were virtually immediate. The list of improvements in my life is 26 items and counting. 
     The drug is over $200/month in the states WITH good insurance. I found online pharmacies in Canada that sell it for $90 for a 3-month supply. It is shipped from India, which scares lots of folks because of their legendary lack of gov&#039;t regulations. I&#039;m not made of money, so, to me, the risk is worth it!""",10.0,18
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the nexplanon for a little over a year. Before that, I was on depo for about 4 1/2 years. Because of the depo I wasn&#039;t having any periods so I didn&#039;t experience any bleeding on nexplanon. But I definitely had a decreased sex drive, I didn&#039;t even let my boyfriend touch me because it just seemed off putting. My weight also ballooned. I gained 60 lbs in the matter of a few months (I am not exaggerating). For the purpose of stopping pregnancy, it definitely works, but I&#039;m moody, depressed, fat and just plain unhappy with everything. I&#039;m calling my doctor today to have it removed.""",3.0,9
Bactrim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""Had cut my foot at a beach and was prescribed Bactrim, got the chills and chattering
teeth, told to continue and next day had severe diahareea and vomiting at same time
hospitalized for several days, body bloated to twice my normal size, near died, would
never take a sulphur drug again especially Bactrim.""",1.0,15
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in April 2011. I started taking Lyrica beginning with a starter pack for one month by taking 75MG once a day for week 1. Week 2 and 3 increase 75MG twice a day. Week 4 was the starting point of what was going to be my prescription of 150MG twice a day. It seemed to give some relief but I honestly had more bad days than good. My doctor decided to try me with a drug called Namenda (used for Alzheimers) along with the Lyrica. It helped a little. Swelling, depression and severe weight gain has been a side effect. Cymbalta was then added for depression and pain. I still feel less energetic BUT not so depressed. 29lbs was gained within 3 months. """,5.0,14
Septra DS,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""The side effects were pretty brutal as I was taking this and Clindamycin. Constant pain in the liver area, along with nausea...I am hoping it worked to be rid of the infection. """,3.0,6
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""Gives me some energy, but causes unwanted anxiety at uncomfortable times. I&#039;ve been on it since the 2/7/17 and haven&#039;t lost any weight. Although I do eat less. I wake up several times during the night now as well. If I take it first thing in the morning it gives me horrible stomach issues, if I wait til lunch I&#039;m up all night. I take it with a snack around 10:00am. It&#039;s been almost a month and a half, we&#039;ll see.""",2.0,13
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""I have had a chronic problem with hyperhydrosis. I am active duty in the navy and I can say this has been challenging at work. I have spent hundreds of dollars on Otc brands deodorant and antiperspirant, laundry detergent, dry cleaning all my uniforms after wearing them once and worse of all having that feeling that people are always looking at my sweat or me just being afraid to raise my arms. I have literally been using this for one week and it stops wetness in its tracks. Shoot, even the water in the shower avoids it like a force field. For me it burns like hell but it&#039;s like a good workout. I see it as - at least I know it&#039;s working. Worth every burn.""",10.0,19
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am a 32 year old woman and I have been with my same partner for 3 years.  I had stopped taking my pill because I hated pumping so many hormones into my body. Yesterday I went in for the paragard iud but unfortunately, my uterus is too small and it didn&#039;t fit right.  Ladies - do NOT psych yourself out by reading all the horror stories of insertion. I made the mistake of doing this and I was so pleasantly surprised how I experienced no pain whatsoever. If anything it just feels like you are getting a pap. Anywho, because the paragard didn&#039;t fit with my lady parts, my dr recommended we try skyla. The insertion again was so fast and painless and although I did not want hormones, this will protect me from pregnancy more so than the paragard.""",8.0,5
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""So don&#039;t let the reviews deter you from trying this form of birth control. Every body is different every person has different reactions to every medication. 

My personal experience with nexplanon has been wonderful. It&#039;s helped my acne, my period has dwindled to nonexistent. I never got the bleeding for 6 months but my doctor warned me that that could happen so I went in knowing that it was a possibility. The reason why it took so well may have been because I was on the NuvaRing for such a long time and it&#039;s essentially the same hormones so that may have helped? 

Please give it a shot it&#039;s worked out well for me and it may work out well for you.""",10.0,4
Levaquin,Sinusitis,"""Saw a PA for sinus infection secondary to bronchitis and acute asthma. Prescribed Levaquin daily for 10 days.  After the 2nd day on it I noticed severe right shoulder pain and mild left shoulder pain.  I did not make the connection until day 7.  I called my pharmacist and was told to stop taking medication.  That was 6 days ago.  I now also have pain in my right bicep. I had just finished a course of steroids for my asthma which may have made me at increase risk for this side effect. Good news is my sinus infection is gone.  Public needs more info on side effects of medication.
i""",5.0,40
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Not Listed / Othe,"""Great for back pain""",10.0,1
Cymbalta,Chronic Pain,"""As this medicine may have helped with my nerve pain it&#039;s not worth ALL the side effects I&#039;ve experienced! This drug has horrible side effects! I&#039;m trying to get off the medication 7 days later still have severe side effects! Look at the side effects before you start your regiment.""",1.0,45
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""Severe stomach pain and discomfort will never use again.""",1.0,5
Azo-Cranberry,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I&#039;m plagued by frequent UTI&#039;s and at the first twinge I take two of these and many times it staves off the infection!""",9.0,20
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""Chronic back pain/three back surgeries. Medicine is only mildly useful. I have breakthrough pain every time I have to walk more than two or three minutes.  I was told I shouldn&#039;t need anything besides this medicine, but that is NOT true. I am also having a skin reaction at the patch site. Before being given this medicine, I reminded my doctor that I have a problem with most bandage adhesives (only paper tape works), but she said this wouldn&#039;t be a problem. Wrong....I am getting blisters.""",5.0,53
Tessalon Perles,Cough,"""The first time the pearles were prescribed, I thought they were a miracle drug. Suppressed my cough, and no side effects. Every spring and fall, I get a chest cold. So, I got a prescription 3 days ago. My cough is just as bad as it was 4 days ago AND I am in constant gastric distress. I&#039;m disappointed that they didn&#039;t work this time, and the upset tummy and dizziness have turned me off. I&#039;m going back to Mucinex and Robitussin.""",6.0,9
Sertraline,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""30/F. I developed severe anxiety due to obsessive &quot;bang your head against a wall to make it stop&quot; intrusive thoughts at age 7. I &quot;grew out&quot; of it as I got older, but it hit back in full swing at 18. After years of walking around with a constant stomachache and having obsessive thought-induced panic attacks (all while living a &quot;normal&quot; life) I finally went to see a doctor. I started out at 50mg and later bumped up to 100. First few days felt like I had mild morning sickness and brain fog, but faded quickly. The only real lasting symptom is restless legs/sleeplessness at night, and I&#039;d rather be awake and restless than awake and hysterical. I do think about/initiate sex less, but have found that (for me) getting started anyway does the trick.""",9.0,30
Lantus,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Cramps in hands fingers legs more, excessive hunger, weight gain 18 lbs. I also use novolog flexpen 3 times a day = 20 / lantus 1 at bedime = 46. Tiredness &amp; weak more so than ever, is constant. 
Bowel movements constantly different.""",6.0,19
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Strep Throat,"""This is the ONLY antibiotic I have been prescribed that cures the bacterial infection that comes along with streptococcus. Zithromax or Z packs (azithromycin) are useless for me due to complete antibiotic resistance to that drug. Also, regular amoxicillin is ineffective due to antibiotic resistance. This medication is powerful and can cause side effects such as diarrhea but you can take Imodium (loperamide) for that which I highly recommend during the course of this treatment along with drinking plenty of fluids such as water and Gatorade to maintain electrolytes. This is a 10 day course of medication and is highly effective. I recommend this as a FIRST course of treatment due to antibiotic resistance.""",10.0,43
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started this pill as my first pill ever and it definitely helped with the intensity of my heavy bleeding issue prior to starting the pill. However, I noticed a lot of mood changes, a decrease in sex drive, weight gain, lots of spotting, and I never missed a pill. I am switching to Beyaz now hoping to get better results.""",5.0,9
Invokana,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started Invokana 100 mg about a month ago. Only side effect is some yeast infection, but not bad. I had been on 100 units of Levemir and 100 units Novolog with blood sugars still in the 200-400 range at times and fasting blood sugars never below 200 range. Now, my fasting blood sugars are 120-140 range and my insulin has been decreased to 50 units of Levemir and 30 units of Novolog. So, doctor has increased the Invokana to 300 mg..Hoping to be off Insulin soon. Oh, and I have lost 6 pounds in the process. The key to this medication is to DRINK plenty of water to stay hydrated, have your kidney functions checked at least twice a year and monitor for any side effects.""",9.0,95
Fexofenadine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I take Allegra every day.  It has changed my life in that I can now expose myself to outdoor conditions that in the past were unheard of.  Allegra is truly a 24 hour med.  I can count it down to the minutes when my allergic symptoms and sneezing return. When taken regularly, this medicine is very powerful.""",10.0,7
Ocular lubricant,Eye Redness,"""This is the first prescription eye drops that has worked wonders for my severe dry eyes.  Nothing else has worked but Fresh Kote has been a wonderful relief and it doesn&#039;t burn when I use it.""",10.0,21
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""second time having chlamdiya, I hate the side affects after you take the treatment tablets. I had to take 4 at the same time, 2-3hrs later I started to feel sick and I had diarrhoea. Personally the best thing to do is try to fall asleep when you feel sick because once you throw up that&#039;s it, your going to have to go back to the client and do this all over again. 
I&#039;m never having unprotected sex till I get married, I can&#039;t go through this again 

( I&#039;m from the UK so the treatment was free)""",9.0,5
Trolamine salicylate,Pain,"""I take many pain medications, I have tried physio, heat and ice packs - you name it I have tried it. I used myoflex on a whim because my mother in law had some and said it worked. It REALLY does work!""",10.0,36
Implanon,Birth Control,"""Its been almost a year since I got it and I haven&#039;t gone a full week WITHOUT bleeding. I have gained 15lbs in 7 months, very depressed, moody, bad cramps, headaches, muscle aches, weakness, digestive problems. The list goes on. I thought it was all in my head, so I&#039;m glad I found these reviews because I am now going to get it removed!""",1.0,88
Apri,Birth Control,"""I am on this medicine for couples months now and have gained weight and my depression came back full force. Very sad, no sex drive and 15 more pounds.""",3.0,2
Benadryl,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Didn&#039;t seem to work very well for me.""",2.0,13
Benicar,High Blood Pressure,"""Switched over to Benicar from lisinopril (which caused horrendous body jolting chronic cough) Cough has disappeared, blood pressure averages 116/74 to 124/80 maximum. Feel great, mild sleepiness by end of day - a plus - could not sleep well before, also constipation has disappeared. Cramping in legs below knees at night...somewhat like side effects of statin. Will check with doctor..this is my 2nd week of Benicar..took lisinopril for a month. Hope this continues to work. If I miss a dose I become keenly aware. Seems to take effect within an hour. I feel much better and blood pressure readily stabilizes. """,9.0,26
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""It works really well. I&#039;ve improved on my listening skills and concentrating on things. I&#039;ve managed to get much better grades too.""",10.0,8
Naltrexone,Alcohol Dependence,"""This is seriously amazing, I will always remember the day I took it, I had a moment of realisation that the craving had gone, the constant battle in my head had stopped. I was a heavy habitual  binge drinker . The only thing I would say is you have to want to quit drinking or there is no point, take it daily. I took it thinking I could still have a drink if I wanted one if craving got to much, but in all honesty I just don&#039;t want to drink, I would have to force myself I think!?! 5 weeks in and I haven&#039;t drank, no stress or anxiety, I&#039;ve been around alcohol, parties, bars and I just don&#039;t want it.  It&#039;s brilliant! Early side effects of dizziness and nausea, odd dreams but that passes in 2 weeks! Do it!""",10.0,61
Accutane,Acne,"""I was super worried about trying Accutane. I heard how strong it was and that it made your skin super dry and the side affects of nose bleeds and soreness in joints scared me a lot. But I decided to do it because I had horrible acne on my back shoulders and chest and just about anywhere you can name. It was so embarrassing and I had try everything. Peels, pills, you name it. Within the first month my skin was the best it had ever been. No oil whatsoever. The only side affects I did have were a few nose bleeds which freaked me out, but in retrospect, they were totally worth it. I did get a little depressed, but that didn&#039;t last for long. It changed my life and I hope you give it a shot. I am so happy now:)""",10.0,10
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Menstrual Disorders,"""I have been taking this medication for three years and I love it. My periods became lighter after a few months.  I also no longer had severe mood swings every month.  It has made a huge difference in my life.  The only negative side effect I noticed was mild water retention and slight weight gain 2-3 lbs.""",9.0,3
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""Noticed a change immediately.  Started out on 5mg twice a day for two weeks, then upped to 10mg twice a day.  Work in surgery so pretty stressful work.  I couldnt sleep the night before cases thinking about all the bad things that could happen.  Once I started taking buspar those thoughts went away and I could get a full nights rest.  I am clear headed and focused at work, whenever negative thoughts creep in my head I am able to dispel them with relative ease.""",10.0,82
Naltrexone,Alcohol Dependence,"""I&#039;ve been fighting alcoholism my entire life.. Feb 2015 I took my first shot of vivitrol, fresh out of detox and straight into a sober house. It helped tremendously.  I managed to stay sober for solid 15 months although I only took the shot for the first two.  It gave me that jump start to dive into life without craving, fear or obsession...  fast forward to last week, I went on a bender that almost killed me.. now with the help of another antidepressant,  I&#039;ve started taking naltrexone 50mg... I&#039;m on day 3, still shakie but I know it&#039;s working, I am around booze because of my job, but I already feel no urge to drink.
It&#039;s my experience. That with a strong support system, a desire to quit and armed with this awesome medication I can live.""",6.0,23
Sronyx,Birth Control,"""This was the second birth control I tried. The first made me very moody and irritable so I switched to sronyx and it was great. I had absolutely no side effects. I&#039;ve been on it for 3.5-4 years now and I&#039;m starting to notice some changes. I&#039;ve been getting bad acne (I&#039;ve never had acne in my life, maybe a spot a month). I&#039;m not sure if this is due to my increasing age (22)/lifestyle habits or the BC. Also I have gotten so moody, irritable, grumpy, anxious, and depressed (again I don&#039;t know if I can say the pill caused this but it slowly crept up on me and I can&#039;t figure out another reason for it). I&#039;m not sure if it was a long term thing effect or what but it&#039;s making my relationship with my boyfriend of 3 years suffer""",5.0,0
Atropine / diphenoxylate,Diarrhea,"""This medication has been a God send. Before I knew about this medication I was in and out of the bathroom at least 7 times in one day and it was every time I put food in my mouth. That went on for a full year, I couldn&#039;t go anywhere without going to the bathroom first and if I was out and about I couldn&#039;t eat anything until I got home. Me and my wife couldn&#039;t even go out to eat on our anniversary because of my problem. It was taking over my life and I was getting depressed, but then my doctor gave me Lomotil and it works like a charm. Instead of going to the bathroom after each time I put food in my mouth. I now only go about 2 times a day and I can now eat at restaurants now. Ihis medication put reassurance back in my life again.""",10.0,137
Guaifenesin,ibromyalgia,"""I&#039;ve tried dozens of therapies and medicines. Mucinex does better than them all. Since taking it, my pain levels have gone down by 90%. 

Mucinex doesn&#039;t work for everyone. But it&#039;s cheap and over the counter. What&#039;s the harm in trying? I wish a doctor or website had suggested I try it - would have saved me years of pain.""",10.0,102
Xanax XR,Panic Disorde,"""This was the first medication I was prescribed for anxiety, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder, and a few other problems I had going on at the same time. I started taking 1mg once per day, then 1mg twice per day... this worked well for quite a while. Then I changed to 2mg once per day and after several months went to 2mg twice per day. I took this for about 4yrs. total and had no nightmares, seldom had racing thoughts, the panic attacks stopped pretty much all together after the first week or two, and this also kept the general anxiety at bay as well. The only problem was that if you have no insurance or discount card it&#039;s very expensive! I had to go to 10mg valium 3x daily at 1/3 the cost, but wish I could still afford the XR&#039;s because they work well!""",10.0,59
Celexa,Postpartum Depression,"""This is by far the worst antidepressant I have ever taken in my life. I took this pill for Severe post-partum anxiety/OCD. I stayed on it for 17 months. And it was truly the worst 17 months of my life. The worst intrusive thoughts I have ever experienced, felt like I was in a constant panic attack 24/7 where I literally felt like I was going insane, my thoughts were constant loops of irrational fears and I would do anything to try and make them stop, I thought I had something spiritually wrong with me or I was going insane, horrible derealization, lost connection with almost every person except my boyfriend, no connection with my baby, couldn&#039;t feel any of my body, lost all faith in God and hope.""",1.0,6
Denosumab,Osteoporosis,"""HORRIBLE side effects!  Loose tooth, needed extraction.  Dentist found a healthy root, no problem with tooth.  Lumps formed in several places.  Rashes, shortness of breath.  Hoarseness, headaches, joint pain...many more complaints.""",1.0,183
Hydroxychloroquine,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I was diagnosed with RA when I was 30 years old. I&#039;m 37 now.  My rheumatologist started me out on Methotrexate which put me in the hospital for sever flu like symptoms for an extended period of time.  I have just started Hydroxychloroquine, I am on 200mg once a day and have noticed it leaves me feeling out of sorts, and I often have headaches along with nausea despite taking it with meals. It has caused me to miss work on several occasions.  I&#039;m hoping that with time some of the side effects will subside and I&#039;ll be able to enjoy a better quality of life.""",4.0,16
Meloxicam,ibromyalgia,"""Worked pretty good at giving some pain relief... Until it gave me bleeding ulcers a few months into treatment.""",4.0,23
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got my Nexplanon inserted January 2013. In the beginning it was great, periods were normal, no other symptoms. About 6 months after it was inserted my periods started getting longer, for a month at a time, was always tired and my breast were always sore. Needless to say I recently had mine removed and will be using another form of contraceptive.""",6.0,24
Rexulti,Depression,"""I&#039;m only in my second week of the Rexulti, but feeling terrible. Hot flashes, dizziness, blurred vision, weight gain, bloating, shortness of breath, and suicidal thoughts. My depression feels much worse! I&#039;m kind of at the end of my rope because I&#039;ve tried everything else, even MAOI&#039;s. But I&#039;m definitely going to have to get off of this med. :(""",1.0,33
Prednisone,Sarcoidosis,"""I was graduated from initial 40mg to 2.5mg. This was found to be ineffective as I was always in and out of hospital with cough and other symptoms of sarcoidosis. I was later put on 20mg and all symptoms disappeared. My doctor is considering reducing it to 10mg.""",9.0,20
Pseudoephedrine,Nasal Congestion,"""30 minutes after taking experienced increased heart rate, tingling all over body, cold extremities tingling of tongue. Thankfully symptoms settled after 2 hours""",1.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I was on the mini pill for about a year and really didn&#039;t mind it at all. However I was weaning my baby and had some breaking out so wanting to try the regular pill instead as recommended by my doctor. One month in and so far it is TERRIBLE. I get terrible cramps now, nausea all day, headaches and my emotions are out of wack! I already have slight depression and anxiety, this pill made it SO much worse. My acne is the worst it&#039;s been since I first had my daughter especially around my jawline. I am going to give it two more packs and then switch to something else.""",3.0,3
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I just took my first dose Sunday night.  I woke up in the middle of the night last night (2nd night in) with extreme acid reflux, very bad stomach bloating, very bad gas both belching and flatulence which tastes like nothing I can even describe and smells just as bad. Has anyone ever encountered this before with this medicine?""",1.0,27
Dexmethylphenidate,ADHD,"""I was diagnosed with ADHD when i was about 5 and my experience over all has been amazing ive been on it for 12 years now i take 40mg once in the morning and in the afternoon and by like 6pm it wears off(btw im 6 feet tall and weigh 225 lb thanks to this medication).  The only bad parts or symptoms im having are that Caffeine has no effect on me anymore( probably built up a tolerance thanks to the focalin) , I dont always sleep to well, and ever since i tuned like 14 my appetite went from non-existent to out of control (dont know why...) im 17 now and am an A- Student where as i was an F student before, I definitely recommend this but i should warn you all its not for everyone there are alternatives.""",9.0,33
Emsam,Depression,"""This helps my depression more than anything I&#039;ve tried. I&#039;m using Emsam and the ease of use is excellent. I have fibromyalgia and this might also be helping my pain, fatigue, and libido since I&#039;ve noticed improvement with all. At first I craved sweets but don&#039;t now. I have mild irritation at the patch site. I wake up at least once at night to urinate (where I didn&#039;t before) and I also want a snack at that time, too. Even with night eating, I think I&#039;m losing weight on this medication. My one concern is that I am definitely losing my hair on this. I will see my psychiatrist next week for a one month follow up and if the hair loss is easily remedied, I&#039;ll stick with it. Expensive without insurance.""",8.0,57
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""Severe depression and irritability, acne, and oily skin starting the 3rd month of this pill""",2.0,9
Diethylpropion,Obesity,"""I started taking adipex but the insomnia and other side effects were just becoming unbearable so my doctor switched me over to tenuate 75mg ER . Besides the side effects listed tenuate has been pretty bearbable vs adipex and I can cope with the few side effects they are not too bad . I have noticed for me that the weight loss is slower on tenuate but as long as I am eating right and excercising the weight comes off .  I&#039;m losing 1-2 pounds a week so I&#039;m staying on target and at a healthy weight loss . At the begining you will lose the first week for me it was 7 pounds then after 2 weeks it slowed to 1.5 pounds a week . You have to eat healthy choices &amp; excerise or u will just gain back what u lost.""",8.0,64
Propranolol,Anxiety,"""I&#039;m 26 year old male, I used to lead a party animal life i.e. Alcohol, etc. I thought I was invincible through my teens then after 16 years abuse I woke up one morning and felt like I was having a heart attack flared up in the face, tingling down my arms, lack of breath, confusion, hot and cold sweats happened quite often on a daily basis so I went into hospital, did an ECG on my heart then the doctor said you are having panic/anxiety attacks. The flashbacks of my past triggered it. I&#039;ve been put on 80mg slow release beta blocker they work great for me never had a panic attack since. """,9.0,75
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""So for months I have been having severe anxiety and panic attacks. I finally went to the doctor because it has made my life a living hell on a day to day basis and depression has started to creep in from being so stressed out over having the anxiety itself. I was prescribed citalopram 20mg but after reading reviews I let it sit on my counter for 2 weeks for fear of taking it and making my anxiety even worse. Yesterday I finally said screw it and  took 1/4 of a pill (5mg) to start. I was at the point where I&#039;m just sick of having anxiety every day and nothing,  not even the side effects could be worse. I didn&#039;t have any weird reactions. I did get really sleepy about 2 hours after taking it but it was late evening so I didn&#039;t mind.""",7.0,31
Actonel,Osteoporosis,"""Had terrible vomiting and diarrhea, that took two weeks to recover from this occurred every month after the first four months!
Stopped taking it and have since started to recover  and regain a little weight""",1.0,78
Venlafaxine,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""I can&#039;t really say anything about how effective it is because it worsened ALL of my symptoms. Despression, considerably worse. Urge for Amphetemines, Alcohol and Cocaine (as well as valium on one occasion) were severly worsened and I havent touched any of those drugs (except alcohol) in nearly 20 years. Suicidal thought weren&#039;t even present until I took this medication and I was on the lowest dose available. All Symptomes of Restless Limb Syndrome were severly worsened. Derealisation was worsened to the point of depersonalisation. Anxiety was drastic to the point that I wanted Amphetemines against the Down AND Valium/Xanax against the anxiety.
 Urge for strong drugs and RLS symptomes were only tolerable after microdosing cannabis.""",1.0,3
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""When I first started topamax I couldn&#039;t notice the side effects except for the tingling in my hands, feet and face. I thought it would go away with time but here I am 2 years later and it is still happening. This medication also prevented my migraines at first, then I had to be put in the hospital for 5 days to get treatment about 6 months ago, and now they are back again. If you miss even one dose you get a whole new set of side effects as if you started the medicine that day! Before I took this medicine my hair was so thick, and I never really noticed the hair loss side effect until now because my hair is falling out in chunks. Topamax also caused me to get kidney stones and be hospitalized for a month. The only good thing is I lost 50lbs""",3.0,14
Edarbi,High Blood Pressure,"""Have been on edarbi for last 4 weeks. Before that I was on Lasartin and few other medications.  My BP was always on higher side.   May be for the first time in last two years it has come down to the normal levels.   First time when they did the reading I asked them to do it again as I was not believing.   So far I have not experienced any side effects and I was happy finally some medication is working.""",10.0,2
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Suboxone is an absolute god send for opiate detox. I&#039;ve been to rehab twice for Opiates, including Heroin, Methadone, and Oxycodone. I felt next to NOTHING, no withdrawal after doing a Suboxone detox. The first time it was a 7 day detox.. then 2nd time it was a 12 day detox. it shouldn&#039;t be used any longer than that.. 14 days MAX. Unless you want to do maintnance for life. You have to wait AT LEAST 24 hours of NO opiate use before you can take Suboxone.. 72 hours for methadone! or you&#039;ll go into precipitated withdrawal! which is the worst!""",10.0,21
Pradaxa,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""Started December 2016, afib caused by thyroid. Lethargic, painful muscles and joints like I have the flu, swelling/bloated all over, indigestion enough to be hospitalized...over all not great...wish I didn&#039;t have to take it!""",5.0,11
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""I started Paxil approx 3 weeks ago and my life started changing for the better about 2 weeks into it.  I feel my social anxiety dissolving, I didn&#039;t realize how depressed I was, but life is starting to look so much brighter.  I suffered with bad pe which made sexual intimacy impossible, and this has pretty much gone away.  I am becoming more outgoing and able to express myself to others and working hard to remove everything in my head which caused my anxiety by talking with my spouse and others in my family.   I am also becoming much more comfortable in social situations.  I sure hope in continues, because I can&#039;t imagine going back to my old self.  I had bad nausea and was so tired the first week, but so worth it.""",10.0,31
Vilazodone,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Took Viibryd for MDD. Had bad symptoms if I was a little late taking the med each day. Was actually without it for a day and a half, because I was homeas I was sick and couldn&#039;t get to the pharmacy, and thought I was going to lose my mind. My whole body itched, I was flushed, nauseated, couldn&#039;t concentrate, my heart felt like it was going to beat out of my chest. I was sicker from not taking the medication, then from the flu I was home sick with!! I called my psychiatrist and told him I wanted off the medication. Explained what happened, and we tapered me down. It took about 3 weeks, and it wasn&#039;t fun, but I would NOT recommend this mediation for that reason alone.""",3.0,5
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""Have been on Lo Loestrin Fe for 11 mo. At first I experienced light bleeding and headaches. After a few months on it, I have not had a period in 5 months and no other side effects. Not having a period does make me somewhat weary but will be  visiting gyno this week for yearly check up.""",10.0,10
Cymbalta,Pain,"""My MD prescribed Cymbalta for chronic pain caused by disc bulges, in addition to treating my previously diagnosed depression and anxiety.

I took my first dose around noon, and by 2pm had a pounding headache. As the day continued, I began to have tremors and convulsions, blurred vision and was very disoriented. At 10 pm my heart rate and breathing were very rapid and I had mild hallucinations. I rode it out for the rest of the night and after about 3 hours most of the side effects had faded with the exception of the headache. Unfortunately, the worst side effects was yet to come, graphic vivid nightmares. My doctor took me off the medication, after one dose, three days ago. """,1.0,126
Dabigatran,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""I&#039;ve been taking Pradaxa for a month and have had a lot of gas, sour stomach and a metallic taste in my mouth.""",5.0,133
Lyrica,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I love this medication!!! With out lyrica i would not be able to walk.Nerve damage from diabetes has taken its toll on my nerves in my feet and legs.
My new insurance company is denying my coverage for lyrica.But my drs are trying to keep   me on lyrica because i have been i it for so long.Shame on insurance companies who r just trying to save a buck!!! Not fair""",10.0,60
Risperidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""My daughter took this medication for about one year.  It helped with her mood swings but the side effects are not worth it.  She has a bladder infection, bladder incontinence, weight gain (which upsets her and causes more mood swings!), plus it has slowed her mental processing speed (lower grades in school).  """,2.0,47
Copper,Birth Control,"""It is about 10pm and I had my iud insertion at 4 today. The night before, I inserted a misoprostol tab to ripe/dilate my cervix. I agree with most of the reviews that insertion isn&#039;t painful, but very uncomfortable. There was some pressure and cramping that didn&#039;t feel like a menstrual cramp, but close. After insertion I just had light cramping. I went out to dinner quickly after, and during my dinner I felt weak and flushed. I didn&#039;t feel like eating or talking. I started to feel better, but I just felt like I was having a hot flash. Now I&#039;m feeling fine and there&#039;s some light spotting and clots. My doctor told me to have nothing in the vagina for a week and will get my strings checked next month. I would definitely do this again!""",10.0,5
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Acne,"""I was put on birth control to not only reduce my cystic acne, but to regulate my periods. As far as my actual menstrual cycle goes, everything is normal, if not a little bit better because of this pill. But with my acne, things haven&#039;t been going smoothly. If I didn&#039;t have a complicated skin care routine I&#039;m positive my face would be covered in acne. When I first got on the pill, my acne did clear up a bit, but eventually I started breaking out even worse than I did prior to being on the pill. To say the least, I&#039;m extremely disappointed. I&#039;m not using the pill for its intended purpose (I&#039;m not sexually active,) yet this was recommended to me anyways??""",3.0,1
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""Celexa has been a life-saver for me.  Ever since I was a child, I&#039;ve had bad anxiety and depression, and I would have attacks where I would completely break down emotionally over something so silly, like a lost T.V remote.  I would talk to my mother about my anxiety, and she said it was something I just needed to get over.  Finally at age 23, I&#039;ve confronted this problem medically, and Celexa has changed my life entirely.  I don&#039;t experience the depression I used to, my anxiety has decreased incredibly, and my attacks have almost disappeared. I don&#039;t feel a hovering weight on my shoulders anymore like I&#039;m constantly letting people down, I&#039;m just living my life like I&#039;m supposed to.""",9.0,266
Lactase,Lactose Intolerance,"""After not having many issues with any dairy other than ice cream, I decided to try lactaid in order to be able to enjoy the delicious treat of vanilla ice cream once more...but I regret everything now. Not only did it not do Jack squat, but my symptoms of lactose intolerance are even worse now. Usually I can get away with just a little bit of gas and I&#039;m fine but now I have nausea, diarrhea, gas, and bloating. Worst decision ever!!! This product deserves negative stars!!!""",1.0,8
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Overactive Bladde,"""I have to say I&#039;m shocked at the number of reviews from people just a few weeks out from their injections complaining of having to self-Cath or peeing more often. Did you not read any of the literature on this procedure? Did your doctor not explain what the Botox was doing to/for you? You are paralyzing your bladder muscles, i.e. they may not work at all or very well after, causing retention. This is why the literature states that if you are not prepared/willing to Cath after, don&#039;t do it! An organ is being stuck over and over with needles - don&#039;t you think that organ may be a little upset initially and freak out a bit with spasms (causing more frequent urination in some) until it has a chance to calm down?""",10.0,74
Exforge,High Blood Pressure,"""Ended up hospitalized for 5 days due to major leg pain in both legs""",1.0,4
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""All my life I&#039;ve suffered from depression. Within the last year, severe anxiety came out of nowhere and I&#039;d have about 2 or three bad attacks per month, on top of the multiple small attacks I&#039;d get daily. ESPECIALLY in social settings. But even alone. I completely withdrew myself from my classes and my social life because of this. 

 I started going to church. Meditating, running, praying, dieting, yoga, and trying to practice mindfulness.The failed attempts worsened my depression.

 I wanted the anxiety to stop so bad that I frequently considered suicide.  Its been less than a day taking Lexapro but I&#039;m so hopeful. Everything that felt like such a huge deal just hours ago are so minimal now. """,8.0,89
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""So tonight was my first 20mg Latuda at dinner and I was super afraid that akathesia (a restlessness from taking antipsychotic pills) would happen. But so far so good. I guess some people get it and some dont.""",5.0,16
Butrans,Chronic Pain,"""Patch worked great at first.  Now I&#039;m on the 20mcg and the itching is killing me.  Now I am having a hard time urinating after being on this patch for over 3 years.  Guess I will have to be in pain again.  Don&#039;t get me wrong at first this was amazing but it&#039;s just not giving me the relief I need.  Had to start using more breakthrough meds.""",4.0,19
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I been on sprintec for about 3 weeks and it works great and my period is reg. I have not been sick or had any negative side effects at all. But, my acne have been clearing up, decrease of appetite, and a little moody for the first four hours after I taken the pill. I love this birth control since the ring made me really sick, gain weight, intense headaches, and made me bleed for two months straight at a time. I would recommend that you eat something before taking the pill to avoid headaches. Other than that it isn&#039;t all bad for me. I think everyone need to experience it for themselves instead of believing everything you hear or read because every experience is different. I had read over half of these reviews before I decided to take sprinte""",10.0,14
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""I developed akathisia after being on Abilify for 2 weeks. A rare side effect. I was really hoping the drug would work. Because of the side effect I can no longer take it.""",3.0,19
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I hate this thing I been bleeding for months now I have never had acne and now its terrible! MY hair is falling out, I gained so much weight and I am so unhappy. I am taking it off in Friday  i do not recommend  this  method!""",1.0,2
Prednisone,Ulcerative Colitis,"""Two light flares of ulcerative colitis with hospitalization. Two different doctors prescribed prednisone with the usual two-week regimen. With the 2nd occurrence, the prednisone didn&#039;t do it&#039;s job. The flare subsided by itself. 3rd occurrence required a f4-wk hospitalization. Prescribed Asacol(800 mg 3x a day) plus IV prednisone. Following release 800 mg Asacol 3x a day and 10mg prednisone by mouth 4x a day. I followed the reduction regimen (decreasing days/dosage) until 14 days were up. Bathroom trips decreased, but then would increase again. Dr and I agreed stopping prednisone too soon. Worked out schedule with doctor. Decrease dose 0.5mg 2wks at a time. Took 8 weeks. It worked. Now have control by taking Sustenex with daily 2,4 gr Asacol.""",9.0,23
Lamisil,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I have dealt with athletes foot for at least 18 years. I dealt with the itching, scaling, thick skin, odor, and yes thick, brownish, ingrown toenails. I have tried everything under the sun to get rid of it. I even tried the home remedies like soaking your feet in Apple cider vinegar or using Vicks vapor rub on the nails. If I accomplished anything with any of these &quot;remedies&quot;, it was pretty much just to keep the fungus at bay. No better, no worse. So I finally decided to do something about it and try Lamisl tablets.  Started in Oct/2012 and finished in Dec/2012.  Its now June/2013 and my nails look 10 times better.  The thick, brownish color is gone. No ingrown nails. I can wear sandals now!!""",9.0,148
Quasense,Birth Control,"""I have been on this for 6 months. The first 3 months I was bleeding heavily and had very painful cramps (also, I had a cyst on my ovary that had ruptured). I absolutely hated it but my Dr. &quot;assured&quot; me that it will take 3-4 months for my body to get used to the birth control and I took her word for it. My next set was amazing! I didn&#039;t bleed until my sugar pills but that leads me off to today. I was supposed to be off Thursday and it&#039;s Sunday. I am still bleeding heavy and I definitely do not want to bleed again for 3 months. Terrible experience, read reviews before getting on any birth control!""",1.0,0
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""At half-way through my third pack, I have been bleeding heavily for a week (compared to the first day of a regular period, but ongoing and with cramping). This is on top of having spotted nearly continuously since I started these pills two and a half months ago. I was going to hang in there to see if these reactions subsided after the third pack, but I am thinking now that I need to get off of them. I have also noticed mild weight gain as well. """,3.0,3
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;m 18 years old, I have no children, and I&#039;m not sexually active.  Ever since I was 11 I&#039;ve had extensive issues with my period.  After trying a number of different methods that didn&#039;t work to control the bleeding and pain, my doctor suggested mirena.  I had it inserted under general anesthetic, the first few days I was crampy but the cramps were nothing compared to the accidental rip from the speculum (ouch!).  I started bleeding immediately after insertion, and in 3 months it still hasn&#039;t stopped.  It&#039;s gone down to a back and forth between light to medium bleeding and spotting.  I can usually get by with a thick pantyliner.  I&#039;ve had some awful cramps while ovulating and on heavier days. Helpful with lessening blood loss, not cramps.""",6.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had it inserted following the birth of my youngest son in June 2012. There was no pain but I was cramps all the next day as my doctor indicated when he recommended it to me. I haven&#039;t had any side effects over the past three years and I have had a period since August of 2012-- however my doctor told me this is not always the case and I was one of the lucky ones. I absolutely love it and will definitely have it placed again in two years when it&#039;s time.""",9.0,0
Buspirone,Panic Disorde,"""I was put on this after having a very bad panic attack that sent me to the hospital. I have been on it for about a month or so now at 15mg a day two times a day. I think the absolute worst thing for me is the &quot;brain zaps&quot; and the dizziness. Sometimes it feels like the Buspar isn&#039;t working and I have to take some ativan to calm me down- especially in public.  However, the anxiety has decreased for me substantially when it comes to being home alone (which used to be a huge source of anxiety for me); now if I can just get rid of the dizziness and the brain zaps.""",7.0,21
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I got Contrave and shelled out $99.00 for it. I took it the first day and experienced depressions and flu like symptoms plus I had insomnia. I took it the second day, thinking it would get better. Well that was a huge mistake. I felt like my body was freezing and then on fire. I could not function whatsoever. I was at work and had to be driven home by my co workers. I wanted to jump out of my co workers van! I could not concentrate or sit still. I also experienced diarrhea like never before!!! I have never gone through withdrawals symptoms like this before but I am never taking this rubbish again!""",1.0,4
Copper,Birth Control,"""Thought I&#039;d post an update. I&#039;ve now had the Paragard for 9 months. After the insertion in May, I didn&#039;t get my period for 2 months but I&#039;m sure that was my body adjusting to no more hormones. Now that it&#039;s pretty regular, it lasts between 5-6 days and the most surprising thing is I have no cramps at all. In fact, my cramps and PMS were worse when I was on the pill. I would definitely recommend the Paragard!""",10.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""Haven&rsquo;t even had it on for a full month, but it&rsquo;s not to bad. The first week I put it on my hip bone/ pelvic area. Had no problems other than very little cramping here and there. Although I do get moody some days, other days I&rsquo;m fine. It&rsquo;s hit and miss. So that kinda sucks for my bf cuz I feel bad for snapping at him. But The second week I put it on my butt right before bed. The next day I was EXTREMELY nauseous and got the worst migraine ever and even felt feverish. I moved it back to my hip, but on the opposite side as before and the symptoms went away after a few hours. Yay! I would recommend maybe staying away from meaty parts of the body. I think it might absorb it a lot more, is. But I&rsquo;ve heard from other moms that said the same thing""",8.0,0
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""This worked well for me. I had what felt like a pretty bad cold....headache, nasal and chest congestion and generally run down feeling. Stayed in bed the first day and on the second I took the prescribed dose of Mucinex D - 2 tablets at 7:30 pm.

I didn&#039;t experience the insomnia others spoke of, but maybe my perspective is different, because I KNOW that if I hadn&#039;t taken it I&#039;d be up blowing my nose and coughing all night. Yes, I did wake up a few times more than usual, but I wasn&#039;t miserable when I did.""",10.0,14
Paroxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I took the lowest dose 10mg. The first two days were great I had zero anxiety and felt okay with no side effects but slight lightheadedness. The third day... I was putting on my make up just before work and all of the sudden my pupils got huge and my heart started beating a mile a minute. This calmed down but happened again five minutes later. It started happening every 3-5 minutes and then my chest, feet, and armpits started burning. I started having a panic attack because I was so afraid of what was happening. I couldn&#039;t see right anymore and I was very dizzy. On the way to the hospital I thought I was going to die. My side effects were so severe. This happened for two days after. Doc flushed it out of my system. Beware of this medication""",1.0,27
Yaz,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I&#039;m just simply amazed and I hope this continues to work. I&#039;ve only taken 2 doses of yaz and I went from constantly struggling with physical and emotional symptoms of pmdd and overall hormonal imbalancement to feeling much more at peace with myself. I feel lite and my body feels calm. I had anxiety, anger, I was hyper sensitive and so negative- I felt it physically. I would physically shake from anger. I could feel my uterus contract and cramp up when I got hurt and was angry. My pmdd had started early just 3 days ago when my breasts just felt so heavy with cysts that were so painful - it hurt to just get out of bed. I could sleep all day. I was cranky and could not stand being touched by my BF. Constipation and lots of gas as well.""",10.0,25
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""Works great to get and keep you asleep.""",10.0,33
Relpax,Migraine,"""I have had migraines for over 20 years, I started using Relpax about a year ago and it works all the time and every time with a single 40 mg dose. This drug is a life saver, I only wish there was a preventative that worked along the same lines as Relplax. It is pricey but I really have no other options. I tried the generic but it did not work, I don&#039;t understand the science behind it but only the name brand Relpax works for me. I use generics for all of my other meds and they seem to work fine..... I guess.""",10.0,11
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""Young teens, I&#039;m telling you, there is hope. I used to have such bad acne all over my face. I was so insecure and always so sad and it was beginning to make me depressed. I didn&#039;t even wanna look in the mirror. So I got on amnesteem. I had heard all the &quot;bad things&quot; about what it could do to you, but I didn&#039;t care I did it anyways. It was the best choice I had ever made. My skin is so clear I never really get acne anymore maybe one or two every month or so. It&#039;s so so so worth it.""",10.0,8
Risperidone,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""I take it for PTSD and severe anxiety. It&#039;s a life-saver for me. I sleep like a baby bear. I have no more instrusive thoughts. It increases my self-esteem  and life is fun for once. It didn&#039;t just give me my life back. It&#039;s given the life I never had due to 20 plus years of refusing treatment because I thought I could do it on my own through exercise, diet, and positive thinking. The only side-effect I have is regret from not taking it sooner.""",10.0,16
Benzonatate,Cough,"""it was a good and very helpful to relieve the cough. DONT CHEW IT! i wanted to see what it did and it felt like my throat was swelling up.""",8.0,42
Diltiazem,High Blood Pressure,"""Was taking 180mg for 2 weeks and was not getting a decrease in BP. Was really no difference from not taking any meds.  I had heart flutters and body aches where I thought I had one of the worst fibromyalgia bouts ever. Doctor doubled my dose. In one week the body pains/aches worsened, my blood pressure went up, and my heart flutter worsened. Also gave me headaches and my nails have never grown so fast in my life! 1st day off Dilitiazem and my body aches are already going away as are the heart flutters. 3 weeks of unsatisfactory treatment and would not recommend this drug to anyone. Going to Atenolol.""",2.0,8
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got my arm implant in June 2015 and it was awesome bc it did its job well. I had heavy bleeding for 2 weeks after, terrible headaches and mood swings and i noticed some weight was packing in. Around October 2015 I stopped having my period altogether, it was wonderful but I had gained 15 pounds. The amount of weight gain (25 pounds in total) made me choose to get it removed asap.""",5.0,0
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""Hi there I decided to come on a write a review for this product because I see a lot of negative reviews. Nobody really takes the time to come on and review something when they really love it. I have been on the nuva ring for about 6 months now and I love it. I&#039;m anemic and have endometriosis, so my periods are EXTREMELY painful. And the nuva ring takes care of all of that. It&#039;s very effective in preventing pregnancy. I see some people talk about blood clots. It&#039;s a risk in ANY birth control. You must maintain good general health with any hormonal substance. I also saw people complaining they could feel it or it was coming out. To be honest you can&#039;t just put it in like a tampon, you have to completely lay on a bed and relax yourself.""",10.0,12
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""My daughter was 15 at the time and was given Oratane. Certainly it worked temporarily for the acne but as a result of this horrible drug she developed irritable bowel syndrome. It has been a year off it and things have NOT returned to normal. She was referred to the hospital and the specialist told us that recent research shows that this drug can cause perforation of the bowel.""",1.0,14
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&rsquo;ve always had heavy painful periods. Found out that I had a very thick uterine lining and needed a D&amp;C hysterscope and they recommended the Lilleta IUD to help with bleeding and pain. So I had the procedure and IUD implanted on a November 3rd, 2017. My period was 3 days late : it was due to come on November 6 but it came on November 9th and here it is November 27th...19 Days later and I am STILL bleeding. I&rsquo;m literally miserable . My cousin who also had it done said that it will eventually stop but I&rsquo;m beyond ready for that day to come!""",6.0,1
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I am on my 2nd dose, and no side effects at all.  I haven&#039;t lost interest in food, like I was hoping because I need to lose weight. I have not been sick or anything, and my daily readings have not gone down by much.  I almost wonder if its really getting inside of me when i inject it (Being funny there).  I hope it starts to do something, I am on the lower dose, so maybe I need the higher one.  I go for a follow up in August, I will know more then""",5.0,8
Jolessa,Birth Control,"""Do not take this birth control pills!! very first two weeks of pills, It started to itching on my lower legs and I immediately stop taking them because the itchiness become severe and left me with scarred on my lower legs so bad that I couldn&#039;t even wear short during the summer time now. After 2 months of stopped taking these pills, Im still getting itchiness and now I need to go see a dermatologist for my  skin condition problem. I have never break out on my legs before. I called manufacture company of Jolessa for the side effects and they just took my statements and Nothing has been resolved. I&#039;m very unhappy with this product!!!""",1.0,0
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""The $46 spent on the pill was worth it!

My boyfriend and I had sex a day or two after my period ended. Condom broke. Took Plan B within 45 minutes. From what I&#039;ve read, the sooner you take it the better. 6 days later I get a period again, it was light and lasted all day. The next two days it was brown discharge and that was that. 

I missed my regular period date weeks later and started freaking out. I even had a dream my boyfriend and I having a baby. Way to add on to my stress.

I bought four pregnancy tests from dollar tree. I tested two and they were both negative. Finally I got my period a week late and I&#039;m here writing to let you know it does work. Don&#039;t freak out but I&#039;m sure you still will. It&#039;s okay!""",10.0,19
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""My period usually comes on towards the end of the month. N my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on the 2nd and I took the pill that same day. The 8th of that month my period came on ( it came early ) n by the 15th it was still on and I was a lil worried because its been 8days that my period has been on. The 16th came and it went off but the 18th came and I started bleeding again. It&#039;s like I&#039;m having a 2nd period """,10.0,19
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I suffer from recurring UTI&#039;s. It&#039;s not uncommon with post menopausal women who are still sexually active. This drug has been amazing. Taking one directly after intimacy can prevent the UTI from occurring, but when it does, I feel relief after the first dose and in a few days its gone. Since I&#039;m allergic to the standard treatment of sulfa based drugs, I&#039;m grateful to have this. Keep in mind that everyone reacts differently to any medication. While one person tolerates it well, another can&#039;t. So don&#039;t dismiss it without trying. I have never had the slightest side effect with nitrofurantoin.""",10.0,10
Clonazepam,Panic Disorde,"""After suffering from anxiety and depression for over 30 years, I finally found a medication that helps me feel better. No side effects or weight gain. """,10.0,58
Lactulose,"Constipation, Chronic","""I have a motility problem after some of my bowel was cut out after diverticulitis. Then 2 Hernia&#039;s repaired.
I have no sense of needing to go to toilet at all.
I have to take either Lactulose or Magnesium sulphate to empty my bowel twice a week.
I prefer Lactulose, it&#039;s easier on my bowel it doesn&#039;t make my bowel as sore as magnesium.
I take 60ml of lactulose single dose twice a week. Sure there is some flatulence but it works fine.""",9.0,1
Abilify,Depression,"""Had  to come off this med, experienced many side effects.  My doctor put me on Lamictal (along with my anti-depressant and this combo worked well for me.""",1.0,15
Flomax,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have been taking Flomax-CR in tablet (pill) form for over two years for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
After few side effects, it performed as expected, I am able to sleep 5 ~ 6 hours without need to go to the washroom.
However, after a year of taking Flomax-CR, constipation problems with bloated intestine appeared more and more frequently with more and more acute severe pain every time it occurred.
Thanks to my wife, a chemist ,  found the probable cause was found after putting a tablet (pill) in an acid solution to mimic the gastric environment and observing the evolution with time.  The tablet swells to the size of a small marshmallow and doesn&#039;t dissolve even after a month time.
Looking at Flomax on internet, it appeared that it was usually provided as a capsule rather than a tablet.  I consulted with my doctor, then my pharmacist and asked for capsules instead of tablets as well as a laxative to flush my intestine before starting the capsules.
I have been taking capsules for five weeks now without any occurrence of constipation, bloating and abdominal cramps. 
A test was run to compare capsules versus tablets (pills), stimulating the stomach environment and using distilled water as a blank.  The following picture shows clearly the results.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-hlDGSKHrGCYVZHcDJrTjlxZW8

In the acidic environment solution, the capsule dissolves within few hours at room temperature.
The tablet swells to a small marshmallow size (10~15 mm) and sticks to the glass wall of the tube.
Two weeks later, the swelled tablet is still not dissolved and its consistency is similar to non-set epoxy glue.
 
In conclusion, it might be important to me to know ahead the side effects of all the non medical part of a prescribed drug entering the digestive system as much as the active ingredients. 
Constipation and abdominal cramps are listed as possible side effect for Flomax-CR which is a control released tablet. 


Web search shows that Flomax-CR is only available in Canada:


The low rating (3/10) is for Flomax-CR (pills).
I would give a rating (7/10) to Flomax in capsules.""",3.0,73
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""The stuff is amazing! Dissecting cellulitis is just about one of the worst forms of acne that anyone could have. At the first sign of a pimple I put it on and it&#039;s gone within a day or two. It&#039;s not quite as effective for the dissecting cellulitis but it does help control flareups. Dissecting cellulitis is normally controlled with a steroid and anabiotic&#039;s. In my opinion for a topical cream to eliminate the need for steroids and anabiotic&#039;s is amazing!""",10.0,0
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Every single thing that is on the side affects menu happened to me. My stomach muscle felt like my ribs were choking it, and it went all the way to my back where my kidneys are, I couldn&#039;t get out of bed for 36 hours, and when I called the doctor, they never called back. Will be changing doctors. So now, I have to seek medical attention for my kidneys, which were never an issue, because no one bothered to do an allergy test on me for this medication. It was the worst 48 hours of my life. I know this medication works for other people, but please get tested before you take it, it only took one dose of 50mg&#039;s to give me this reaction.""",1.0,40
Qsymia,Obesity,"""Started Qsymia 4 days ago  as part of Supervised weight loss plan
It was suggested I only eat one portion of protein and one cup of vegetables per meal
I have lost 8 pounds in 4 days  I was already in the process of losing weight by adding lots of fiber and vegetables not sure if that contributed to such rapid success   100 pounds to go  wish me luck!""",10.0,59
Mometasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I have Allergic Rhinitis since I was a kid unfortunately I was told that there is no cure for this allergy it will be with me for the rest of my life - doctors have always treated my so called sinus issue with Flu medication and sinus medication to be honest it worked for a hour max and I am back where I started. A doctor prescribed Kestine and Nasonex almost 15 years ago I used it for the first two days and every time when we the seasons change. To-date I still use the same products and I don&#039;t regret using it since - honestly the best medication available for people who have Allergic Rhinitis. """,10.0,12
Levetiracetam,Seizures,"""My daughter just started this medicine and she is still having seizures.  Before the  seizures were not happening during the as often, now it is happening more frequently.   I still yet to see any real good results...""",2.0,29
Esomeprazole,GERD,"""Love it, it&#039;s a life saver and if u forget to take it, you will get upset.""",10.0,8
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I am 29 years old and I have had 3 jabs of the depo in the last year and a bit,
MY PRO&#039;S:   No period pain every month. No babies ( three is enough for us ). No worries about tampons etc. 
My CONS: headaches alot, Mood swings - am a little depressed and snappy at the kids, I don&#039;t want to get intimate with my poor husband at all, and my face is covered in acne (not really, but for me YES). I have gained weight!! (5kg) I was supposed to have my next jab in June this year and I didn&#039;t go for it and I still don&#039;t have my period 5 months later!!! 
I think for me personally, It is no good.""",5.0,47
Qsymia,Obesity,"""I started on Qsymia October 6th, lost 27 lbs as of Jan 18th.  I found that the last two weeks I&#039;ve been experiencing a metalllic taste that will not go away.  Overall been very pleased with the weight drop but have been noticing that after dinner I need to be careful not to graze, the pill start to wear off by that 
time. 
The medication is expensive as insurance does not cover, it&#039;s a shame since obesity can cost the insurance companies much more than $160.00 a month.""",8.0,64
Moxifloxacin,Bacterial Infection,"""I have taken moxifloxacin for 2 days so far - and NO SIDE EFFECTS! In fact, I FINALLY feel normal and healthy again. I wanted to die of flu symptoms before I took Avelox. I took Amoxicillin for 8 days (prior to Avelox), which did NOTHING! I went to my doctor, desperate, and he prescribed me 5 days of Avelox. I have taken 2, no side effects, and FINALLY FINALLY feel well again. I was sick for OVER 2 weeks, flu, SEVERE body aches, SEVERE sore throat/majorly swollen glands on right side of neck, SEVERE earache right side, fever, headache - MISERABLE!  AVELOX FIXED ME. THANK you Doctor. THANK you AVELOX! Just educate yourself on precautions! There are many things you need to do (take in morning, don&#039;t take with certain medicines).""",10.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""This pill has done nothing for me, it has only dragged out my periods. I got on this to shorten them and it has definitely not done that. It has made me way more emotional and every little thing gets on my nerves. I am switching.""",1.0,10
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""Augmentin is getting rid of my sinus infection BUT the severe diarrhea side effect is going to have to make me quit. I have lost 3 pounds so far, have no energy and can&#039;t keep anything in my body. I&#039;m a runner so this is totally NOT acceptable.""",6.0,46
Lamictal,Seizure Prevention,"""I&#039;ve been taking Lamictal for 5  years now and am very pleased with it.  I have experienced moderate to severe difficulties with cognitive function and memory on all other anti-epileptics.  Lamictal has enabled me to reduce my carbamazapine intake to such a level that these difficulties are minimal and I am now doing very well at University. Unfortunately, while it has reduced my seizures to lower than ever before, it has not been able to stop them altogether.""",7.0,62
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have had depression since I was little.  After a traumatic event happened to me I became a competely different person.  I became even more depressed, did not want to live and became very isolated person.  I had a number of different doctors: one said I was BiPolar the other said something else.  THEN FINALLY after many years being nervous all the time: my mother found a Good doctor that actually listened to me and did not rush to give me medicines.  She said I suffer from social anxiety and started me at 10mg, and then went up to 20mg.  And I have been on this for over a year now and it saved my life.  I am able to go out again and I have a boyfriend, which I could not do before. This saved my life and I am much happier. Really.""",10.0,54
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I got herpes simplex after a mean bout of shingles when I was young. I was so thankful when a product like abreva came out. I&#039;d always used abreva after noticing a new cold sore developing and I noticed they healed slightly faster, and I was desperate for any kind of results. But this week I applied it about 15 minutes after initially feeling the tingling of an impending cold sore, and it completely disappeared overnight!!! I was ecstatic. It should be mentioned that I&#039;ve always applied it far more often than the label says to, but again I&#039;m desperate for results. I&#039;d recommend the tube and not the pump, the pump puts out way too much, which seems ridiculous since this product is so expensive.""",8.0,2
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""this medicine potentially saved my life! i had no appetite. in three days i lost 7 pounds! my wife took me to the ER, test were ran, and the physician prescribed Zorfan 4 mg and it worked. within ten minutes i was eating a turkey burger with garlic oven fries. my anxiety is gone as well. I would recommend this medicine to my friends and family. MV""",10.0,35
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Nexplanon for 18 months and for me it&#039;s working well.  Had one period right after insertion and spotted only once in 18 months since.  No acne.  And my migraines have been much less frequent and less intense since getting Nexplanon.   However I have gained 18 lbs. despite significant reduction in calories and increase in exercise.   For that reason I&#039;m having the Nexplanon removed soon and will try Skyla instead.   If it weren&#039;t for the weight gain, I&#039;d give it a 10.""",7.0,4
Celexa,Depression,"""At first I was prescribed Zoloft 50mg which I cut in half to 25mg. I&#039;m sensitive to medications and this being my first SSRI it really threw me for a loop.  Severe derealization and anxiety that lasted all day.  So I quit the Zoloft and was put on Celexa and Buspar, the Buspar is useless for me. I once again had bad derealization. So after giving the Buspar two chances I gave it up. I started Celexa at 10mg. First day samething, derealization, anxiety, etc. So I cut the pill in half to 5mg, helped me get used to medication really well. I now take it every night at 8pm. I&#039;m currently taking 15mg, about to take 20mg after 3 more doses.  I&#039;m starting to feel emotions and connections with myself that I haven&#039;t felt in years. So far, so good""",8.0,21
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I&#039;ve smoked for nearly 40 years.  Currently I&#039;m on my 7th day of taking Chantix but I quit smoking on my 5th day.  It&#039;s good but for me the morning pill is far better at supressing cravings then the evening pill when I really struggle. So far I&#039;ve had zero side effects and have lost a pound.  I don&#039;t understand the depression others are having as my mood has been very upbeat as I&#039;m so proud of myself for being two days smoke free.  I do believe the key is you have to want to quit.  Cigarettes are not our friends. I don&#039;t want to be controlled by nicotine anymore - I wan&#039;t my life back.""",8.0,9
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""The only symptom I had not had from the flu was vomiting. I brought the Tamiflu home and took a pill. Within an hour I was feeling very nauseated I tried my best to ignore it and keep my stomach down, but within another hour I was in the bathroom vomiting horribly. Continued the entire night. Now the next morning I still cannot hold down anything. $100 down the drain, can&#039;t even take it""",1.0,6
Kariva,Birth Control,"""I started taking Kariva May 2013 when I was 18. It was the first time I was a taking a birth control pill and I was with my boyfriend for 3 months at the time so it seemed like a smart decision. I mainly went on it to control my periods and clear up my acne which I was fed up with after years. Now I have realized that over the past year, it has made me completely emotionless and I have absolutely zero sex drive. On the bright side, my periods have been light and short (still painful cramping) and my skin has never looked better. I am going to stop taking it and try out a different pill that hopefully doesn&#039;t diminish my emotions.""",6.0,11
Methadone,Opiate Withdrawal,"""I have struggled with addiction my whole life and no matter how I try cannot abstain for long on my own. Methadose had made this a walk in the park. I have my life back. I can be in the moment and experience life (good or bad) as it comes. I consider Methadose a life saver.""",9.0,62
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So I felt this stupid YI coming on but I wasn&#039;t sure if it was that, the pregnancy, or too much sex so I waited a day or two. Finally I couldn&#039;t take it any more so hubby graciously got me the 1 day treatment. I normally get the 3 day but I figured what the hell. I inserted this two days ago and I still have this icky white stuff coming out and it not the YI. The itching is 10 times worse than before I inserted it. I tried taking a shower and more just keeps coming out. My nani is all swollen and itchy and irritated and I&#039;m just done with it all. Everyone is different but my recommendation is to just go to your doc.""",1.0,2
Unisom SleepTabs,Insomnia,"""I have taken Unisom for over three years now and I&#039;m a severe asthmatic with chronic shortness of breath and I have had no complications from the sleep aid. After taking it and awakening in the morning I&#039;ve never experienced any side effects. I wake up feeling rested and with full of energy. Best sleep aid on the market.""",9.0,90
Mesalamine,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""I was diagnosed w/Crohn&#039;s in 2005 after having years of severe diarrhea, stomach pain/cramping &amp; nausea.  After a few weeks of taking the Pentasa (4 grams daily) I felt unbelievably better.   Within the last year I have had lots of break through flares &amp; have had to add other meds (6-MP &amp; Humira shots).  I have had an active flare since mid-December w/no relief.  I have reduced my Pentasa to 2 grams a day because I had noticed that my nausea &amp; other symptoms were more severe on the 4 grams.  Even though I feel better my symptoms have not improved enough &amp; I have to now add Remicade infussion therapy to my long list of meds.  I think that these meds are helpful as long as they are adjusted depending on your symptoms.""",8.0,23
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""Day 15. I have been on the 2 pill in the morning, 1 in the evening for 4 days. I have developed constipation and abdominal pain. I have lost no weight at all. I am most likely going to stop taking this drug. It is not helping and I don&#039;t like it.""",1.0,13
Daliresp,COPD,"""I started it 3 days ago. I felt better on the 2nd day.""",10.0,54
MiraLax,Constipation,"""Just been on this for 2 days. Don&#039;t know if I&#039;m gonna go but one cap=1000 facts!! If this can make me go without the pain I experienced with ex lax I&#039;m all in :) Took xlax a week ago and 12 hrs later every inch of my body was sweating from my eyebrows to my Nuckles. I didn&#039;t know knuckles could sweat.  After an hour of extreme pain and making baby Jesus all kinds of promises I finally went.  I started the miralax the next day and I have not gone but I&#039;m sure it&#039;s coming.... The problem with the gassy side effect is I work with one other person in an office.  Who do you blame it on?  Lol""",8.0,54
Clarithromycin,Bronchitis,"""My doctor gave this to me for my brochitis, it seems to be working fairly well.  The only thing is it seems to be making me really sleeping.  I have done extensive research on this drug and can&#039;t find this as a possible side effect.""",8.0,58
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""It helped me a great deal and when I switched drs nobody will prescribe it and I&#039;ve taken it for 17 yrs without a problem with it and I was just abruptly taken off of it and these drs dont want to prescribe it because of its reputation and people like me that need it are the ones that suffer""",10.0,23
Lialda,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""What a remarkable medicine. I had battled with ulcerative colitis for quite a few years before I decided to FINALLY go to a G.I doctor. I am so glad I did because after my diagnoses I began Lialda and it has been heaven sent. I can now live a normal life, not &quot;fearful&quot; of foods and how they may affect me later. I had quite a few other symptoms (cramping, moderate bleeding, etc) and sure enough they have all been relieved.
I take 2 tablets twice a day and have had no side effects :) Or at least not any that I have noticed. I am relieved to know that my future looks brighter, because being in my younger 20&#039;s and dealing with this health issue wasn&#039;t exactly the most pleasant thing.""",10.0,41
Enemeez Mini,Constipation,"""The only problem we experienced was the size of the tube.  
My wife was in a bad auto accident in 1962.  Her pelvis was busted up among many other major injuries.  She is confined to a wheelchair, so I have to administer the enema. The small size makes it a bit difficult to use but it works great!""",9.0,20
Nicotine,Smoking Cessation,"""I would like to offer my personal experience of the nicotine nasal spray as I think potential users should be aware of the harsh reality of this product and the dangers of using this product. I do not think that anywhere in the internet provides a full and comprehensive review of this particular product. This product while satisfying the urges of nicotine withdrawal, has major potential to make the user dependent on the nasal spray. While the desire to smoke generally disappears, the addiction and dependence is on the spray. It is replacing one evil with another in my opinion. 
The spray has terrible side effects, which again are not fully disclosed anywhere on the internet in my opinion. I will go through the side effects:

1. Severe congestion unlike anything experienced with other NRT products. The spray causes chest and lung congestion as well as nasal congestion. Catarrh becomes immediate as soon as the spray is used. Even by using just one small spray in one nostril. Combatting the congestion becomes a daily chore and nightmare. Relying on cough medicines such as Guaifenesin, Actifed tablets - because the congestion and catarrh is so severe that it inhibits breathing. And sudafed nasal spray to unblock the nose. Again, a blocked nose is experienced immediately after just one spray in the nostril.

2. Immediately after using the spray, the catarrh is so bad that one must either spit it out in a sink or continuously carry tissues with them. Runny nose is a constant - immediately after using the spray but also some time after using the spray. Constantly having to wipe the nose results in skin chafing around the nasal passage area and outside the nostrils and in the worst case, bleeding around the nose. Resulting in again - having to constantly apply cream around the affected area. 

3. Perhaps the most severe and the most concerning - nose bleeds. Although some have reported that this only happens when they start using the spray, it is possible that nose bleeds continue on and off throughout the time of using the spray. Nose bleeds causes by irritation from the spray. Imagine a chemical that is so harsh and severe that it causes bleeding. This is shocking. 
However, the addiction and dependency on this spray becomes so uncontrollable and so strong that one persists with the spray despite nose bleeds. 

4. The psychological effects of this spray is another area that has been under reported. Although the spray provides an immediate sense of satisfaction and indeed &#039;stimulation&#039; as nicotine after all is a powerful stimulant, and in through the nasal passage it is absorbed at high speed of course, thus the effects of this are compelling and indeed enticing. However. The effects only last a few seconds. And then it goes. Leaving one wanting more and more of the spray. As a result the more one takes the less effective the spray becomes. It is a vicious and dangerous cycle. Psychologically one ends up in a state where they are very anxious and worry about where their next &#039;fix&#039; will come from. And what will happen if they don&#039;t have a spray, or run out of the spray in the middle of the night or find themselves in a place where the spray isn&#039;t available. The spray one the one hand definitely does stop smokers from smoking cigarettes and is probably the most effective NRT product in that sense, but creates a whole new set of anxieties that did not exist to this extent before. This psychological area needs to be further explored and served as a warning. 

5. The cost of the spray is extortionate, especially when compared to other NRT products. In the U.K. The price of the spray is around """,1.0,10
Ibrance,"Breast Cancer, Metastatic","""My oncologist put me on Ibrance since last week of October 2015.  My treatment also includes Faslodex and Lupron.  My cancer metastasized on the lining of my lungs and also the pelvis area, right breast, and ovaries.  Lungs collapsed. Was prescribed oxygen on exertion.  First few weeks on Ibrance, I was getting worst but by 2nd week of December, cancer damage started reversing.  tumor disappeared, lung fluid decreased, SPO2 got normal.  In April 2016, PetScan says that cancer is no longer detectable... latest PetScan in July says the same plus no more pleural effusion.  I didn&#039;t have any side effects at all.  I am still on this treatment:  Ibrance + Lupron (every 3 months) + Faslodex (every month).  I am ER-, Her2-, and PR+.""",10.0,46
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""I guess my experience is unique in that I am an eating disorder survivor and my chronic constipation originated from purging (forcing myself to vomit &amp;/or take huge quantities of various kinds of laxatives) for many years... I have been taking Linzess for about 16 months now. I would say it took 3-4 months for it to actually start working for me, but when it did, it seriously changed my life for the better. However, lately it has not really been working at all, which is extremely anxiety-provoking and concerning, as it took me forever to find a solution to my problem...and now I might have to start looking for another.""",7.0,30
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""I have had the Kyleena in since early March 2017 and in the beginning was really regretting it because I felt like I was constantly bleeding and cramping. I passed a lot of clots and I was just always uncomfortable. Today being July 2017 I feel like I have put the bad things behind me and am enjoying not having to worry about birth control. No more cramping, no more clotting and best of all I haven&#039;t gotten a period. Stick with it ladies, it will be worth it. It is true what they say though, allow a solid 3-6 month for you body to get used to it. Good luck!""",8.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had lileta inserted Oct 2015 and  now 1 yr later. I&#039;d say I do like this form of birthcontrol. The only things I hate is  the weight gain and acne I&#039;ve always had some acne but now my skin is super oily so its gotten a bit worse. other than them 2 things I love this . My sex drive has gone up. hubby loves that.""",8.0,6
Amitriptyline,Interstitial Cystitis,"""The side effects were limiting especially tiredness and not sufficient pain relief.""",2.0,6
Leuprolide,Uterine Fibroids,"""I was having very heavy periods due to fibroids. My Gyn gave me the shot and it was amazing! No more periods! the trade off I took was night sweats and early onset menopause, but after such heavy bleeding that I have very low blood count, anemia and vitamin D deffieciency, it was well worth it! I&#039;m only in the last few weeks of my first shot, but I can&#039;t wait for the next one!""",9.0,9
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Had Skyla inserted a year ago when I was 18 and remember the pain being awful . Bled for about 5 weeks after and still get a 5-7 day period every month with terrible cramps for a week before my period comes . In the past 6-7 months I&#039;ve bled and had bad cramps after having sex . Don&#039;t recommend this as it seems there&#039;s many complications .""",1.0,4
Minocycline,Acne,"""Allergic reaction causing welts, severe itchy skin, and joint pain.""",1.0,48
Jolessa,Birth Control,"""I went on this pill so that I didn&#039;t have to have my period every month, but within the first 2 weeks I gained 10 pounds. I&#039;ve been on it for 4 months now and for 2 months straight I was spotting every single day. I tried absolutely everything to lose the weight including dramatic changes and nothing has worked. I am now having a full period so I am going off the pill because it doesn&#039;t seem to be effective. My face did get better while on it, but nothing is worth the emotional unstableness and weight gain I am experiencing.""",4.0,6
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Not everyone&#039;s experience with Lamotrigine is going to be the same, but I do want to say something about the negative reviews here. If Lamotrigine is severely impacting your memory or ability to function, call your doctor and ask them to lower your dose. If you feel like it started to help and then stopped, call your doctor and ask them to raise your dose. There is a &#039;sweet spot&#039; that people talk about for Lamotrigine. You will know it when you hit it--it takes some trial and error, but please be patient--this is the most effective medication for Bipolar II and Atypical Depression that exists right now. This honestly saved my life.""",9.0,70
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Only given short term while under section in a mental health ward, but in combination with Olanzapine bought me back from suicidal areas. The only issue I had with it was I felt I was getting dehydrated more than normal.""",9.0,3
Fluticasone,Rhinitis,"""After 5 days I feel good.  Thought I was going downhill.  Never knew allergies could effect your well being like that.  Thank you.  I feel great again at 70  years old.""",10.0,3
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I&#039;ve had acne for 10 years and this is the only thing that has worked. I&#039;ve been on a few other prescription medications and they didn&#039;t have the same results. My skin does get dry but I just use a non-comodegenic moisturizer (Cetaphil) and it helps immensely. My skin is clear and it feels smooth. Don&#039;t let the other reviews about redness and irritation scare you off. You should just reduce your usage to every other day instead of every day and it still works. Also the claims that it causes more acne is unlikely since it has TWO acne-killing medicines in it. If you use it correctly and how it best fits your needs, I promise you won&#039;t be let down.""",9.0,36
Armodafinil,Narcolepsy,"""I have taken 250mg daily of Nuvigil for two years now. Without/before it I couldn&#039;t think straight, I dropped stuff, couldn&#039;t perform the simplest daily functions. Nuvigil has given me my life back! I couldn&#039;t drive for a year, I can now. My narcolepsy is pretty bad and if I miss one day of the Nuvigil I can&#039;t function. By the afternoon I can&#039;t stay awake or hold on to anything. The other medicine I was on didn&#039;t even compare to Nuvigil!""",10.0,29
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got my Nexplanon in after my 1st son was born. Never had a problem with it. Didn&#039;t gain weight, didn&#039;t get a period for the whole 3 years I was on it. Now that my second son was born Jan 2015, I got it again in March 2015. Once again I loved it. Not a period in sight yet. This is the best for me because I don&#039;t have to remember to take a pill every day. No Oops babies here.""",10.0,18
Cabergoline,Hyperprolactinemia,"""It has reduced my prolactin levels effectively, and it increases testosterone to some extent.  The side effects are loss of motivation, and finding mental exertion more tiring, which can be a real problem at work.  The side effects seem to be dose dependant so I break the pills into quarters or eighths and take them more often to eliminate the peaks after dosing. I&#039;ve also been able to reduce the dose whilst still keeping the prolactin levels in the middle of the normal range, which has also helped with side effects.""",5.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Been on Nuvaring for about a month now, so far so good. I&#039;ve had my share of troubles with trying to find the perfect birth control and it seems I&#039;ve found it with Nuvaring. I switched from pills which caused major weight gain and significant side effects after prolonged use. I haven&#039;t experienced any serious side effects besides slight nausea/dizziness from time to time with Nuvaring. Other than that I can&#039;t complain.... 5 stars in my book.""",10.0,10
Prozac,Panic Disorde,"""I&#039;m on day 25 taking this medication. I am taking the generic Prozac for anxiety and severe panic attacks. I started on 20mg. The side effects were horrible. I couldn&#039;t stop shaking, my heart was racing, I couldn&#039;t eat, sleep, it made my anxiety worse. I went to my doctor by the 10th day and he prescribed me klonopin. I only took klonopin once, it did help but I just didn&#039;t like the feeling. I wanted to stop taking fluoxetine because it made me feel worse but I kept taking it. By the third week I was able to eat again. It is now day 25 and I am starting to feel like myself again. My anxiety and panic attacks went from a 10 to a 3. I am planning on upping my dosage by day 30. I highly suggest trying out this medication. Don&#039;t be scared.""",9.0,66
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Hi ladies, I&#039;m 18 years old and in the Army national guard and so is my boyfriend, so we are definitely not in any position whatsoever to have kids.A few days ago my bf and I had unprotected sex in the heat of the moment and he definitely pulled out, I&#039;m witness to that. There was no question that he did, but we both got nervous about it and we both decided that I should take plan B. I took it probably within 2 hours of the incident. I had slight abdominal pains about an hour after I took it, but they went away and I haven&#039;t experienced any other side effects. Now I&#039;m just waiting to get my period so I can try to stress less, I leave for basic training in a month and 18 days. Wish me luck!""",9.0,8
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This is my 3rd time to have a colonoscopy. I dint remember too much about the first one,  the 2nd one was horrible with having to drink Golytely and now Supreme. The flavor isn&#039;t too bad, almost like a medicinal sweetart. I drank all of the first one without too much of a problem,  although I did have projectile vomiting after I drank it all. Although it cleared me out pretty much with the first one. When I had to drink the 2nd one that was a different story. I was gagging and having a harder time getting it down,  but it didn&#039;t take as long for things to start moving again. I wish I had known about the stuff to add to it before,  but this worked.""",8.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had my Mirena for 3.5 years now, and I think it&#039;s wonderful. I got it when I was 18 years old - I am not a candidate for most other forms of birth control because of my migraine headaches, so Mirena seemed like a good solution.  For insertion, my gynecologist numbed my cervix with an injection which helped buffer some of the pain. I experienced significant cramping for a few hours after it was put in, but a heat pad and a day of rest was enough to keep it very bearable. Since then my periods have become progressively lighter and shorter (now they only last for one day, and bleeding is so light that I rarely use pads or tampons), and I never get cramps. Bottom line = I love it. Talk to your gynecologist!""",10.0,4
Parnate,Depression,"""5 years on Parnate.  Have tried numerous antidepressants and Psycho Drugs, this is only one that has worked.  Also take 2 mg/day Suboxone it helps some how.""",9.0,33
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had tried numerous birth control methods due to me having ovarian cysts. Implanon is the best yet. While the Depo gave me very painful cramps and painful bleeding and the ring and pills made me severely sick. Arm was sore for a few days and slight bruising but overall I&#039;m feeling great not sick. No cravings and no weight gain.""",10.0,0
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I have started my diet pills in December 2014 my start weight was 272 pounds my goal is to be 150 pounds according to this height and weight chart  and I&#039;ve lost 6 pounds in December and another 6 pounds in January I workout to these workout videos at night and I&#039;m cleaning throughout the day at home to exercise as much as I can. I also drink lots of water throughout the day as well. The side effects I have with it is dry mouth and no appetite but I make myself eat little at a time. I&#039;m very happy with the results so far with the diet pill nothing else worked for me and very happy to have found a diet pill to help me see results. I have lost 14 pounds so far Ive been on them for 3 months now. I will update in a couple months.""",10.0,1
Copper,Birth Control,"""Hey guys .I&#039;ve decided to post because I&#039;ve heard so many horror stories about the Paraguard IUD. I&#039;ve tried Depo, the pill, and even the Nexplanon Implant and they all didn&#039;t work due to hormonal side effects.They were all hell.I&#039;m only 20 in college and being miserable is the last thing on my mind due to birth control.The Paraguard IUD was my last option and it has been absolutely amazing.Before any birth control I had a heavy flow, very painful period . With the Paraguard my first two days are the only days I cramp and it&#039;s not too bad.My flow is pretty normal I can get away with wearing a regular tampon and it lasts 6 days.I love it because I can predict my period and it is very accurate. No mood swings or anything. AMAZING !""",10.0,24
Viibryd,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on 40 mg viibryd for 8 mos.  Not too many side effects..e.g. no dry mouth, no nightmares, no high anxieties.  A little insomnia requiring Benadryl. I had severe diarrhea until about a week ago but it was semi-controllable with Imodium.  I feel functional but still have 2-3 day periods of depression which are difficult to wade through so it has not kept me completely stable. Missing 1 dose sends me way down within 2 days....change is very abrupt so I know the drug is working.  Day-to-day energy level only so-so on Viibryd but I think my logical thinking has improved and words are not as difficult to find as when I was on other meds. This is huge for me. I&#039;d like a little more stability but for now the plusses &gt;negatives for Viibyd""",7.0,29
Trazodone,Sedation,"""This really helps me sleep, and knowing there is little to no withdrawal, I have been able to stop easily when back into work and social life again and was truly tired, and mind unstressed. I recently went back on it at 100 mg which was effective in the past. Ambien erased my memory and that impacted my job, but this doesn&#039;t.  In low dosage I was told it has no antidepressant characteristics (low is up to 100 / 150) so people shouldn&#039;t fear about reverse effects if non depressed.  Very good &amp; safe drug. Yes, as reviews say, dreams can be incredibly vivid - but I&#039;ve never had bad nightmares - more like bizzare and interesting dreams that felt real. Maybe nightmares are caused from stress/bad childhood/and just everyday worries.""",9.0,104
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have been on Ropinirole for about 4 months. I started at the lowest dosage, and am now up to 3mg, 1 hour before bedtime. It does a great job in making me sleepy and I can sleep for about 5 hours then I wake up. But I am usually able to fall back asleep. I have suffered from the symptoms returning in the early morning hours, and in the afternoon. Also if I am driving, or sitting for awhile they come back too. I have found it I cut in half the 2mg pills and keep some on my nightstand, and in my purse, if I get symptoms again, I will take a half pill and this will hold me over till bedtime. There have been times I have had to do this twice in one day. But I notice with only taking 1mg to alleviate the rebound, the sleepiness is minimal.""",7.0,7
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I am 59 and about 40 pounds overweight. On Contrave 1 week. I hated the way I felt the first 3-4 days - lightheaded, couldn&#039;t sleep (interesting others felt sleepy) and at times felt jittery. Also had a few hot flashes. I pushed through it and still not sleeping well and some nausea at day 7. I can tell it takes my mind off mindless eating and grazing but still pretty much able to eat a good meal. I did lose 2 pounds in 1st week so that is good! I am trying to decide whether to just stay on the 1 a day pill vs stepping up to second pill a day. Not sure if side effects will increase that it will be worth it.""",7.0,8
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I was on this med for a little over a week. Right off it made me feel great everything was good. And I really liked it and I was happy I found something that worked. But after a week it started to make me really really  hungry I could not get rid of the hunger. So I had to stop taking it. I have a hard time to find a med. that works. I had the genetic tests done and there is a lot of meds I can&#039;t take. So it is hard to find one that works. I have ADHD and there is not much meds I can take. Vyvanse was a  question but it worked well just made me hungry. I wished it did not make me hungry. Now I hope my Doctor puts me on another ADHD med.""",6.0,5
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""Cured my migraines within the week, though eventually went off of the medication due to its side effects. Blood rushed to head every time I stood up causing me to faint once, and extremely dry mouth.""",8.0,17
Botox,acial Wrinkles,"""This neurotoxin sent me to the hospital with leg convulsions, extreme anxiety, confusion, pain, depression and difficulties swallowing. I&#039;m 8 weeks post botox and still have to take meds to stop my legs from convulsing. My anxiety is still through the roof. It&#039;s a very scary thing to be told by medical professionals that there is NOTHING they can do to help you. The only advise I was given was to call 911 if my throats started to close and I&#039;d be put on a ventilator. Everyday I&#039;m one day closer to hopefully making a full recovery. But please if you are considering using Botox do your due diligence and be informed on the risks. I had had it many times before with no problems this time my body decided enough was enough!""",1.0,1
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""Bloody awful stuff! Been trying to get it down for 5 hours now and still on the first litre! Tastes like a salty, gloopy lemonade. Still no bowel movements either and my colo&#039;s at 8am. Nightmare! """,2.0,13
Linzess,,"""I was on this medication for 3 days; on the 4th day, I was having diarrhea every 20 minutes.  Totally unable to work; literally couldn&#039;t keep anything in.  What I would eat would flush out within the hour. I know this is one of the severe side effects, so I did stop medication.  Worked great; but man, when you can&#039;t work and you can&#039;t keep hydrated....there&#039;s got to be something in between.  Got samples from the doctor, thank goodness, but I hear it is very expensive.""",10.0,1
Minocin,Rosacea,"""This medication works well for me. It took a very long time before I was finally diagnosed with Rosacea. I kept hoping I would just out grow adolescent acne even all the way into my late twenties. The only side effect I have encountered is yeast infections. I started taking acidophillus which helps but am now going to consult a nutritionist to see if they can help diet wise. The benefits of the drug outway the side effect but I hope to find a happy balance.""",10.0,18
Colchicine,amilial Mediterranean Feve,"""Pain and fatigue has been greatly reduced as compared to generic colchicine.""",9.0,10
Parnate,Depression,"""I&#039;ve dealt with major depressive disorder for 22 years and have always had to be on several anti-depressants at one time. They only lessened my symptoms in the best of cases, but did nothing most of the time. I&#039;ve been on every antidepressant in addition to things like risperdal as an adjunct. I was on 450mg welbutrin, 60mg remeron and 120mg cymbalta concurrently with no effect when I decided to take the MAOI plunge. That was 18 months ago. It&#039;s truly amazing to feel normal. I&#039;d forgotten what that felt like.

I do have to say the first couple of months were the most brutal med adjustment I&#039;ve ever been through. Very glad I hung in and didn&#039;t give up.""",10.0,50
Microgestin Fe 1.5 / 30,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking microgestin 1.5/30 for almost 6 months and so far it is great. My main concern when starting birth control was weight gain and acne, but I was able to maintain my weight and my skin has significantly cleared up. My period arrives at the same time every time it is due which is great. Slight headaches and moodiness right before my period, although the I experience moodiness throughout the cycle. This took me a while to get used to but now I am able to control it. I do not use a condom when having sex so this is my only birth control method and so far it has worked to keep me from getting pregnant. I did take antibiotics while on this pill and it seemed to still work fine.""",10.0,8
Cephalexin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""I have foliculitis that started from a insect bite. This medicine works but my skin feels so hot all over my body when I take it. It feels feverish but no actual fever. It does work very well though. I&#039;m just so hot!""",9.0,41
Ambien,Insomnia,"""Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn&#039;t, but when it does ...it does.""",7.0,5
Concerta,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been on Concerta for about 2 months now. While the effect is much more gradual compared to the &quot;hitting a brick wall at 100mph&quot; effect Aderall gave me, there were some negative aspects. The first week I was a little shaky, which I also had with the other medicines I&#039;ve tried (Vyvanse, Aderall, Ritalin). First dose always seems to make me feel really depressed and sick, then the next day I feel much better after my dose. Unfortunately, after the first month of use I&#039;ve built up a strong tolerance to it and it doesn&#039;t work for me anymore. Thinking about trying a higher dosage.""",4.0,8
Onexton,Acne,"""My son started having bad acne when he turned 16. I bought tons of &quot;acne treatments&quot; that you can buy in stores, online from Paula&#039;s Choice, Clinique, and even tried Proactive, nothing worked and most made it worse. I felt horrible for him &amp; finally said enough of the rubbish products and took him to the dermatologist who gave him a dermabrasion treatment &amp; a prescription for Onexton. There are even cards that cover most of the cost even if you have insurance. They say 1 bottle/month but it lasts 6 months. My son&#039;s face began to clear up within 2 weeks! He is now 19 &amp; hasn&#039;t had a break out since he started using Onexton. I am so thankful for this product! Don&#039;t waste money and precious time with your child&#039;s life, go straight to a dermatologist!""",10.0,3
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I had to stop taking lithium because it was damaging my kidneys and I got really sick, so I had to turn to Lamictal and expected it to not be as good. But it really is. The only downside is that since you have to slowly increase your dose to avoid the terrible rash, it might take a while for you to get to a level where it&#039;s helping as much as it can. But once you get up to the dose that&#039;s right for you, it&#039;s awesome and I haven&#039;t noticed any bad side effects.""",9.0,80
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I had a terrible experience with this birth control. I couldn&#039;t take it for more than two days because it made me so sick. I couldn&#039;t stop vomiting. I wish it had worked for me because the price was great! I&#039;m hoping for more luck on the second kind I&#039;m trying.""",1.0,3
Ogestrel-28,Birth Control,"""I switched to this because it is the highest dosage after experiencing breakthrough bleeding on my last pill which I was also on for two years. All breakthrough bleeding has stopped and my period has even shortened from 7 days on my old pill to 5 days on this one. I experienced some nausea in the mornings the first day or two of each new pill pack the first couple months but this only lasted maybe 3-4 months and I have experienced this symptom every time I try a new birth control so I do not know if it is specific to this pill. I also gained about 10 lbs the first couple months that shed a few months later but this is also a typical symptom I have experienced on every pill I have tried. Overall, this pill works and has no serious symptoms.""",9.0,0
Linzess,Constipation,"""After 20 years of constipation, and swallowing all the products on the market (MiraLax, Senakot, Phillips-ect), I think this Linzess product may be the answer. I have been on it for almost a week and today the diarrhea is gone. I notice that after I eat a meal, I get really bloated. I guess I need to give this medicine more time. I do hope this is my answer!""",10.0,54
Diphenhydramine,Insomnia,"""Takes a while to get to sleep  but once asleep  that&#039;s how I stay. However  I have found that it still effects me the next day. .....extremely  groggy  and exhausted.  Not for me .""",4.0,18
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was prescribed 20mg Celexa and 0.5mg of Xanax, first day I took both as directed, slept for an hour and a half and once I woke I had a panic attack for the next hour or so.  The next day I took just the Celexa, slept for an hour and a half again, this time the panic attack was much worse, dizzy, felt like getting sick, come close to calling 911. It finally subsided and went to bed only to lay there wide awake, felt out of it all day.  

Dr said to stop taking it, prescribed Paxil since I&#039;ve had success with it before.""",1.0,12
Verapamil,High Blood Pressure,"""Very effective in lowing my blood pressure but for the three weeks I was on it I had horrible diarrhea (  I was told it would go away in a few days) and subsequently turned into bleeding problems  . I was on stomach meds for over one year after taking it for only three weeks and still to this day suffer from it. Be very careful with this med READ the warnings closely this side effect is rare but not a &quot;unknown&quot; reaction to this drug I was just unprepared and trusted my doctor, boy was I wrong..""",4.0,3
Fluvoxamine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have taken many SSRIs in the past and this one worked far better for me than any other. Unfortunately I no longer have health insurance or a job and can&#039;t afford it. I now take Celexa, but it doesn&#039;t work near as well.""",10.0,40
Fingolimod,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I started this medication 3 weeks ago.  I absolutely love it.  I have just a little bit of nausea and that&#039;s it.  Taking Gilenya with food seems to help the nausea. So far so good! I really hope it stays that way!""",9.0,96
Clonazepam,Seizure Prevention,"""Clonazepam is the only medicine that will take away a seizure or cluster of seizures within 15 minutes.  I have tried a variety-a large variety of other medications but unfortunately none of them had worked. """,8.0,29
Nucynta,Pain,"""I tried Nucynta but had too many side effects on it.  First of all, I had terrible nightmares on it and secondly it made me terribly constipated.  I could not poop at all on Nucynta and didn&#039;t poop until 3 days after stopping taking the medication.""",6.0,56
Selzentry,HIV Infection,"""I&#039;ve been taking Maraviroc 300mg with Abacavir twice a day and Tenofovir (once a day) for the past 2.5 years. 
I&#039;ve had no side effects but lately started to get slight elevated liver enzymes in my liver test. I don&#039;t feel ill but my doctor is now contemplating changing my regimen by taking out Maraviroc as my liver enzymes (alt and ast) have not come down to their normal numbers. If you don&#039;t have any negative effects on your liver this is a great drug.""",8.0,0
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""I took Moviprep to help prepare me for a colonoscopy.  I was glad to see that it really works because my bowels don&#039;t move very often even with a laxative.  I started having bowel motions after taking about 3/4 of 1st litter.  I was a happy happy camper because Moviprep cleansed my colon out.  My tummy feels so much better.  I wasn&#039;t that happy about the taste.  But it wasn&#039;t so bad that I couldn&#039;t drink it.  I just drank it very quickly.  It did what it was supposed to do.""",9.0,39
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the Mirena almost 5 years now. I no longer have periods. This saves me a week of pain a month. Also if you have endometriosis it helps stop the growth. I highly recommend.""",9.0,5
Nora-Be,Birth Control,"""After having my first son I went on the mini pill because I was nursing him. I was on it for about two years and the side effects were minimal. However, I&#039;m on it again now while breastfeeding and I&#039;ve noticed a lot more side effects. The facial hair growth is ridiculous. I have to pluck my chin like once a week. I suspect it&#039;s also causing my moods to change. I feel manic depressive. I go from feeling great to feeling suicidal within the same two hour period. 

Overall, it&#039;s doing what it&#039;s supposed to do. I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant. But maybe it&#039;s not worth it. Tracking my period and avoiding not ovulation really isn&#039;t that hard.""",7.0,6
Doryx,Acne,"""I&#039;m 20 years old and have been using Doryx for a month and it has made my acne worse. I don&#039;t feel like it is going to help to continue the use for another month.""",1.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for approximately 5 years, if not longer. My skin rarely broke out, I never got pregnant or even a pregancy scare, &amp; didn&#039;t notice any weight gain either.  However, I frequently spotted between periods. It wasn&#039;t specific to pre-mensturation or post-menstruation (which can indicate what horomone you could be lacking or needing a change in). The spotting put a huge damper on my sex drive/life (not enjoyable at all). I also noticed that  occassionally if I didn&#039;t take the pill right at my usual time everyday I would get irritated a little easier, cry easier, be grumpy &amp; even be sick to my stomach.  I also got cramps before my period &amp; salty/sweet cravings. Overall it was easy &amp; worked.""",7.0,7
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""My normal period last four days. I just started the depo shot, and my period stopped for about a month. Two weeks ago I started bleeding, I&#039;ve been bleeding for 15 days straight! I go in a few weeks to get my next shot. If the bleeding doesn&#039;t stop soon, I&#039;m gonna have to go back to the doctor to figure something out. My cousin started the depo before me, her period stopped for a while and then all of a sudden she started bleeding for 12 days straight.""",4.0,16
Falmina,Birth Control,"""I have been on this birth control for a year. My pharmacy is now switching to Larissia, so I wanted to write a review before the switch. This pill was my first, so I have nothing to compare to. It works great as birth control, I have not gotten pregnant or had any scares-- libido unaffected. My periods are MUCH better-- I still get cramps, but it is 90% better than it used to be. I used to fill an over-night pad in 2-3 hours, now my periods are lighter and last 5 days rather than 10. The downsides are that I gained 15-20 lbs with no lifestyle change, and I am super moody, depressed, anxious, etc anymore.""",8.0,0
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I like that this pill made my already short periods shorter and lighter. My period would last for a maximum of 2 days. Didn&#039;t get cramps. I didn&#039;t gain any weight, don&#039;t remember if it ever made me nauseous but I had to stop taking it because my hair began to fall out. After reading all these positive reviews I&#039;m ready to give it one more shot.""",6.0,0
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I started the shot a week after my period ended in February 2016. I got my period at the end of March that lasted 1-2 weeks. Though it was annoying, I just went along with it because my flow was lighter than usual. When it had finally stopped I was good from mid April until the first week of May. I was due for another shot in May but I had already made the decision that I would not go back for it because the irregularity of my periods and the fact that I would spot after sex with my boyfriend became too much of a nuisance. After skipping the shot, I bled nonstop until the end of the month. This shot is a headache and I would have been better off without it. I&#039;m just hoping that when my period comes for June it will be back to normal.""",2.0,9
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 15 and got the shot about 2 months ago. So far, my periods have remained regular. On the downside, I now feel hungry ALL the time. All I do is eat.. I have these irresistible cravings now. I&#039;m noticing weight gain of course because I&#039;m stuffing my face, but I&#039;m miserable if I don&#039;t eat what I&#039;m craving or when I&#039;m hungry. Also, I&#039;ve been having excruciating headaches. I already have migraines. I had them for years, before I got on the shot. but they had stopped when I started a new medicine. now they&#039;re back since I&#039;m on the shot. It&#039;s terrible, hopefully the cravings, appetite, headaches, and also these mood swings I&#039;ve been having get better. If not I&#039;m switching.""",8.0,4
Lotronex,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Awesome stuff""",10.0,9
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I loved it. I had it for 2 1/2 years. I got it removed because I&#039;m going to start planning for a baby. On my opinion this is the best birth control. I had no issues while on it. I spotted once in a while, maybe once every 4-5 months just for a couple days. Other than that, no periods, no weight gain, and no mood swings. Side effects just depends on the person I guess. Very satisfied, though!""",10.0,5
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Kariva for about 2 months now, and just started my third pack a couple of days ago.  I&#039;m very happy with this BCP, though it&#039;s the first one i&#039;ve ever tried. Usually I get pretty bad cramps, especially on the second day of my period.  However, I&#039;ve noticed that for the past couple months I only got mild cramps on the first day, and none on the second. Looks like I won&#039;t have to buy painkillers anymore! 
My periods have been lasting 3-4 days and before it used to be definitely 4+.  I haven&#039;t experienced any noticeable weight gain.
I do get the occasional moodswings but other factors contribute to them as well.""",8.0,3
Spironolactone,Acne,"""Female, 33 years old, combination skin. Occasional mild face and chest acne and painful cystic back acne. This is my second try with Spironolactone. The first try did not work, but this was prior to completing a full six month Isotretinoin (Accutane) treatment. Isotretinoin did help with the acne with an occasional breakout every now and then, but a few years later and my back acne started to come back during my menstrual period and they were painful cysts. I would get like 3-6 of them. You might think this is nothing, but the scars all over my back will prove I have a real problem. Now, my dermatologist prescribed me Spironolactone again but 150mg (1/day with my birth control pill). She thinks that this might work now after Accutane. I&#039;ll update with progress.""",5.0,23
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""This medicine is amazing.  I&#039;m 28 years old and have tried a lot of different medications to clear up my acne but nothing worked until I went on Claravis.  I have been taking 40mg once a day for 3 months now and my skin looks great. I am experiencing a lot of the side effects though, blood noses, extremely dry lips and back pain.""",10.0,38
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""First let me start by saying that WOMEN are different therefore  your bodies will react differently DO NOT expect to get the same results as everyone else in this page. I was totally skeptical about taking Jolivette after reading the reviews, I was convinced that everything that happened to everyone here i was for sure going to experience, specially because I suffer from anxiety,  constipation and other stomach problems. The first 2 days of taking Jolivette I had major headaches, nausea and dizziness so I bought complex B vitamin and took along with almonds and blue berries which helped me a lot. I did spot in between but no major bleeding. So far it&#039;s been good no mood swings or bloated, I will continue to take it.""",6.0,8
Lamotrigine,Epilepsy,"""I have been taking this medication for about 7 years. I have to say it does help with my seizures (complex partial). This medicine does come with side effects, I have experienced memory loss, short term memory loss, fatigue (extreme) and confusion. I am still taking this medication, but there are days when it is really frustrating....""",7.0,4
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I have been overweight most of my life. After a car accident where I broke my back and 8 ribs and have constant pain and can&#039;t feel my left leg I can&#039;t exercise. I was referred to pain management and the doc put me on this medicine. I started a month ago at 245lbs now I am at 233lbs as of yesterday. I am hoping to stay on this medication and finally be able to get down to at least 160 or less. I do not have cravings to eat during the day unless its a can of fruit snack. I do admit when I go to bed and lay and watch TV I eat a box of Reeses pieces and some sugar babies. I would probably lose more if I cut out my before sleep snacks of sugar and drink more water. I still lost weight and with no exercise and do find myself being able to clean more etc.""",9.0,15
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I have been on Testosterone Cypionate for over one month now. What a difference this has made in my life.  I went to a doctor to assist me in weight loss. I was about 70 lbs. overweight.  I have metabolic syndrome or Syndrom X as it is sometimes called.  Within days of receiving the testosterone via intramuscular injection, I lost my fatigue and my energy levels sky-rocketed. My wife has had to deal with new and increased interest from me, but we have been working that out between us. My testosterone level was 166.  I feel like I&#039;m 25 years old again. If you are overweight, have metabolic syndrome or other related issues, have your testosterone checked by your physician.  I&#039;m glad I did.""",9.0,95
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Serious relief from an aggravating cough that had me physically drained and in pain. But this is day two and 2:12am and yesterday I had maybe two hours accumulated sleep. Cannot switch my brain off and I desperately want to sleep!!! I suggest a day break between where you use DayQuil/NyQuil unless you want to experience what seems to me a crack addict feels.""",8.0,0
Tramadol,Pain,"""Terrible side effects, difficult withdrawal""",1.0,14
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""Wt. loss update: Meds :Belviq 20mg, 37.5 mg Phen/ dy since 2004,Janumet 50/500x2/dy since2004, Diag Metblc Synd.Calorie intake ~1000/ dy since 2004
Metbl Specl added Belviq to the above meds on 10/8 (178lb) now down(163lb) I cannot believe that I have been unable to take off a single pound in six years despite trying everything specialist could throw at me( meridia
Victosa,byetta, topomax/ phen..now Qysmia) exercise program, special diets you name it. BELVIQ is The solution! My docs are thrilled with results and are prescribing to all qualified pts!!""",10.0,38
Elidel,Eczema,"""A suggestion from my dermatologist when he prescribed this to me.  Keep it refrigerator - he said he cuts down on the burning sensation when you first apply it.  I did this and so far no problem with burning and the medicine does seem to clear up the flaking and peeling on my eyelids and around eyes.""",9.0,1
Adapalene,Acne,"""This cream has been amazing for me. At first I wasn&#039;t seeing anything good except more spots, and sore skin. My boyfriend said why am I using cream to make me look worse.  But I knew you had to stick at it. I got frustrated so I applied peroxide as well which was great to rid the spots fast but meant my skin all flaked off. That was horible at the time but got rid of every scar and blemish. Like a chemical peel I guess. Then 2 months in I really noticed the difference. Now about 4 months in and for about 2 months now I have had skin I had wished for for years. Clear, and no marks and can leave without make up. I honestly wish this was over the counter and don&#039;t get why it isn&#039;t because it would help so many more people who dont go to the gp""",10.0,25
Moxifloxacin,Sinusitis,"""Works great, but side effects are horrible
Sweating, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue,
next sinus infection. Give me something else doc.""",6.0,8
Aristocort,Asthma,"""Amazing presentation.""",10.0,1
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""Helps my lower back pain like nothing else, in fact this is the only oral drug that has any effect on my lower back outside of opioid based pain medicine and those aren&#039;t good to use if you are addiction prone.

I do not recommend this for daytime use as it is quite sedating, but that is where the side benefit comes in handy, half a 5mg tab and I get knocked right out at nighttime.""",9.0,7
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I started contrive about two weeks ago. By day#6  I was done! The side effects were too much. I was averaging about 3 hours a sleep a night, the sweats were unbearable, I was constantly starving ( a feeling i ever had before). By day#6, I couldn&#039;t even stand myself, I felt like the whole world was against me. I am always a very happy person, by day#6 I hated everyone. My friends, family and co-workers saw a huge change in me in less than a week. I decided that I would rather be fluffy and happy than crazy and slimmer!""",1.0,11
Risperidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I had mood issues and my doc prescribed me 2mg before bed. After 6 months we have lowered it down to 0.25mg. It did magic from day 1 - it made me sleep again. This has stabilized my life. The 0.25mg seems to be minimum effective dose. 2mg is too much for long term if mood issues were caused by external factors. Even 0.5mg seemed to be too much.
I think it&#039;s OK drug because it works well in short term for mild bipolar issues (so it can stabilize you in 6 months for next ten years or so).
However from other reports I can see that if brain is damaged it may cause additional damage. Anger is not like elevated brain state, it may be symptom of brain damage eg from drinking or other accidends. Using Risperidone in such cases might be very risky.""",10.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the Nuva ring for about 6 years now. Never had any problems from beginning to now. I did have horrible cramps my first month using it when my period came but after a few months my body got used to it.. I now only have a period that&#039;s about 3-5 days and I enjoy how it spots right before I take the ring out so I know it&#039;s time for my monthly cycle. It&#039;s easy to insert &amp; you don&#039;t have to think about having to take a pill everyday. I did notice thatwhen I had no health insurance, I went about a month without it; I had gotten my period &amp; it was horribly heavy &amp; terrible cramps. But after restarting everything got back to normal. I never noticed any weight gain or mood changes. My sex drive has stayed the same over all these years.""",10.0,10
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""Dr prescribed clindamycin for an infection.  Did not know that laying down after a dose of this would feel like your insides were burning up. Worst heartburn I have had.  Of course this was due to the fact that I was trying to be diligent and take them every 8 hrs. causing me to take them in the middle of the night. Good to know that others have this problem. Like others, I was scared I was having a heart attack.""",9.0,58
Belbuca,Chronic Pain,"""I tried the 75 mcg no relief and dr refused to give break thru pain meds told me to use OTC meds alternate Tylenol and Advil every 2 hrs for the 1st month, but she finally gave me ten pain pills for 1st month. So the end month I go to 150mcg and get copay help card- well after three days of runaround they tell me the card only works for 1st month. If the pharmacy puts it in right so my script had a 79.99$ copay which I can not afford. Tried to ask why they advertise help with copay yet they don&#039;t really offer help. So instead of paying $30. For second month I had to pay full copay so just make sure you can afford it before you start it. Oh and no the film don&#039;t actually help as the 150s actually bunch and not melt so""",1.0,7
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I am a 19 year old college student and just got prescribed Vyvanse about 2 days ago. When I take it I mainly feel relaxed and sometimes excited. I&#039;ve never been on any stimulant or ADD medication before. My main concern is losing weight on this medicine. I&#039;m about 5&#039;9&quot; and weigh about 135lbs. I eat a lot and I&#039;m still fairly skinny. I&#039;ve always worried about my weight and the last thing I want is to get skinnier.""",9.0,6
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I was on Gianvi for many years (at least 4). For all of it except the past year, Gianvi has been great. It controlled my acne and helped me have lighter periods. The past year has been worse though. I&#039;ve had my periods not show up on the placebo pill days (they start 4 days after the placebo pill days, so they actually start after I start the next pack), and I&#039;ve actually had breakthrough bleeding during sex which made me worry I had something much, much more serious going on as I was bleeding a LOT during sex only. My doctor told me I needed to swap to a higher hormone dose, so I had to go off this pill. Otherwise, I had no issue.""",7.0,6
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""At first I could take one 10mg and be knocked out in 20 mins but after being used to it I took 50mg one night and all I got was nausea. So it was GREAT at first better than anything else but now it has lost all effect.""",7.0,2
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I heard from a bunch of mom friends IUDs were the way to go and really not very painful at all especially after you&#039;ve had kids. Well after a stupid amount of research I had it inserted February 24th 2017. Its March 7th 2017 and I have not stopped bleeding. The procedure was very painful for me but it was quick. My husband came with too. I don&#039;t think I could have driven myself after.  I did take ibuprofen like suggested an hour before and I have had two normal vaginal births of 8 pound boys. Also I have a bunch of piercings, tattoos, and broken bones. Thought I had a high pain tolerance. I&#039;ve been having mood swings and hot/cold sweats. Irritable/crying/sad mainly. I&#039;m thinking about removing it at the 4 week check up. No sexy time yet :(""",5.0,5
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""This medication made me feel as though I could not breathe. I was up all night. I took it at 9 p.m. and went straight to bed. I began having the hot flush feeling and felt as I had pressure on my chest. I have been taking the 10 mg but wake up in 2-3 hours. This was a living nightmare taking the 12.5 CR. If you have any respiratory issues, do not take. 
""",1.0,25
Diclofenac,Pain,"""This pill made the pain almost un-noticeable. It works wonders.""",10.0,48
Atropine / diphenoxylate,Diarrhea,"""Lomotil has been a complete blessing for me. Imodium did not touch my severe diarrhea. I suffer from depression, anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia. With these symptoms caused severe stomach problems. When given Lomotil for a possible chance it might help, I am now living without being in the bathroom every hour. I found no side effects. I cannot even tell you the difference it has made. When I do have to leave home. I have no worries about finding where the bathroom is before I even proceed to do what I have to do. YES! This is one miracle in my life that brings some normality to scratch off my list of problems. I can even eat out at restaurants now.""",10.0,119
Effexor XR,Anxiety,"""I take 75mg daily! Took a good two full weeks to adjust! Will experience weird dreams, insomnia and sweats the first two weeks! Hang in there, for me it was a lifesaver!""",10.0,59
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I am 18 years old and this is my first yeast infection. My mom got me the 3-day monistat. I&#039;m only on the first day and I&#039;m miserable! It&#039;s 2am and I&#039;m in tears because it burns so bad.""",3.0,3
Wellbutrin XL,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Worse medication every. Dry mouth,headaches,nauseous, rashes on the skin.. I&#039;m still dealing with the rashes on my skin,they come and go....""",1.0,15
Acetaminophen / diphenhydramine,Headache,"""This worked for a while then I started getting rebound headaches. I was waking up to excruciating headaches in the mornings after taking these at night after a period of time.  They can increase with intensity over time. If you find this happening to you.  You need to get off of them.  They are rebound headaches.""",1.0,22
Effexor XR,Anxiety,"""I am taking 150 mg. I began at 75 with little effects. At 150..honestly I feel more anxious, yet medicated. I have been taking Effexor for 6 months.I  believe it does more for my depression, than for anxiety. My appetite is about the same. I seem to wake up irritated, and have to take Seroquel at night to sleep. I am going to give it a few more months, then will talk to my doctor about changing it, or adding something for anxiety.""",5.0,12
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the depo shot since March 2017. That same night I ended up having a bad chest pain. Like someone stabbed me. Then it stopped for a couple days and then back again. I didn&#039;t think much of it. So further on I stopped having pains until my second dose in June 2017. Then it was my back hurting on the right side. It would hurt off and on and then go away for a few weeks. As 4 weeks pass I started having pains again. Waking me up in the middle of the night. I kept feeling like I was going to vomit but it would never come. So I went to the ER and got checked. They took blood samples, urine samples, chest and back x-rays. Everything came back negative. Then we thought it was my gall bladder and still nothing wrong. Not doing the third""",1.0,1
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Rapid heart rate, persistent nausea, respitory issues, loss of voice. dry skin/throat, abominal pain, back pain, constipation &amp; bloating or frequent gas... it has really messed me up!""",1.0,35
Symbicort,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Symbicort did nothing for my adult-onset asthma. In fact, I get the sense that nothing is coming out of my turboinhaler. I am going to ask my doctor to switch me to something else. I am very doubtful about the turboinhaler delivery method. What was wrong with conventional inhalers? Nothing, I suspect. The turboinhaler is just a gimmick that should be recalled.""",1.0,7
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""Only on day two but I am cautiously optimistic. Day one I was amped like crazy and felt no desire to eat until my stomach was practically eating itself. Took dose at 6am. Ate a snack at 11:30 and a third of a salad at 2. By then my stomach was pissed and cramped for an hour. I had a persistent bad headache that carried over to today. To be fair, I am also fighting a head cold so I assign blame to that more than med, for now. Dinner was a small fruit and granola bowl. I bought a cookie and only ate one bite. Did not desire any more. Today again 6am. I forced myself to eat at 7:30 and felt much better, less amped. No cramping. Small lunch again, really just eating because I know I need to. Cravings are way down. Headache got better as day went on.""",6.0,15
Dexlansoprazole,GERD,"""I &#039;ve had severe acid reflux for 15 years. tried every ppi out there. Several years ago I was prescribed Dexilant 60 mg once daily. I thought it worked very well. Then, adverse effects came in such as leg,hand and feet cramping. I developed headaches , and my magnesium level is at 0.5 critical at this point. I was hospitalized two days ago with severe muscle cramps in my back. thought it was kidney stones. I have not been able to move freely and my quality of life has changed dramatically. I have been prescribed Valium 40mg a day to be able to sleep and move around. If someone had told me that this drug would cause these effects in the future, I PROMISE you I would never have taken it to start. there is a dependency issue too.""",9.0,41
Copper,Birth Control,"""Paraguard caused my periods to literally double, to the point that I became anemic and had it removed (almost 1 year), plus I have a sister who managed to get pregnant on it...twice! First miscarried, second it her youngest son :/""",1.0,1
Accutane,Acne,"""This is my honest experience. I convinced myself that I would take the medicine and the moment I should notice side effects I would stop. While on Accutane, the worst the side effects got were chapped lips, dry skin on my hands and elbows, and sensitivity to sunburns (never had a sun burn in my life before then). Accutane worked like a charm and my skin became perfect, but it wasn&#039;t until two years after coming off it did my hair start to thin. """,5.0,7
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""I&#039;m on day 2 of Tamiflu and day 3.5 of being sick. I think it has definitely helped. My fever broke this morning and the horrible body aches have subsided. As long as I take it with food, it doesn&#039;t upset my stomach.

I&#039;ve used it twice for the flu in the last 13 years. I seem to remember it working a little better the last time, but that could just mean that I&#039;ve got a worse strain of flu this time around AND I&#039;m also 45 as opposed to 32 the last time around!

Aside from the  $95 cost (after insurance), I&#039;d be happy to take it again.""",7.0,3
Gilenya,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have had MS for over 26 years although it was not diagnosed until 5 years ago. I was on Rebiff for 7 months and felt terrible. Went onto Tysabri infusions for 3 years and finally went onto Gilenya.Tysabri was so much better than the horror of injecting myself which made me feel as if I had a severe flu or similar. But I used to experience a pain around my right &#039;love handle&#039; which would stop me in my tracks.
It wasn&#039;t until I went on Gilenya that this crippling pain stopped - what a relief.
My last MIR (every 6 months) showed no differences, nor do I feel different. The fatigue and lack of strength still affects me but life could be a lot worse
I would recommend Gilenya to all MS sifferers, even though there may be side effects.""",9.0,52
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been on lexapro 4 days 5mg and found I have nausea and feel very restless and more anxiety I also have the a strange feeling in my leg not sure whether to keep going with medication. My heart feels like it is racing but that could be from the anxiety. Not sure I can rate this so early in taking it.""",6.0,28
Accutane,Acne,"""While I was on it:
I was on it for one year. My skin was beautiful, it was dry but I just used cetaphil cream to help that, chapstick for the dry lips. I did feel a little down (in mood) sometimes but it was not very bad and I would get over it in about 5 days.

After I was off it:
The first month was okay a pimple here or there. The second month was a little worse maybe 3 or four every week. and then it was more to about 8 per week and now it is back to about 10 to 15 pimples per week. I know it works different on different people for example my brother was on it when he was a teen and his acne was worse than mine before he was on it and now he has only had about 5 pimples total since he has been off (it has been 20 years since he has been""",4.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Microgestin for about a year now. My OBGYN said it would be best if I took it continously, so that&#039;s exactly how I&#039;ve been taking it. I take it consecutively for 3 months and then I take a break for week. Ladies, I haven&#039;t had a period in over year and although it sounds scary believe me it is totally fine. Zero nasty side effects like headaches, cramping, long periods, moodiness, etc. The only thing is lowered libido but hey, after all there is no perfect pill that won&#039;t have any side effects!  Good luck with this medication.""",9.0,14
Synvisc,Osteoarthritis,"""I had a knee replacement on the right knee.  In the three months since I had the replacement my left knee was worse the Dr. suggested a knee replacement for the left but I couldn&#039;t as the right replacement did not go to plan and I have a bent knee for life.  I came across the Synvisc and asked the Dr about it.  he said that he has not heard of anyone that it has worked on,  I went ahead and ordered it and had him inject the left knee it was good for about 4 weeks and then the pain came back with a vengence.  It cost me over $400 it was money not worth spending.  They say you should get up to 6 months mine was maybe one moth.""",2.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Was having abnormal bleeding for month went to emergency room was prescribed pro era for 10 days the day after period and blood clots came back. Went to gyno took ultrasound no polyps no fibroids nothing but was told the lining of uterus is thin. Was given this medicine to take 3 a day first 3 days then 2 a day next 2 then 1 a day. The bleeding has stopped for now and I&#039;m ok day 4. Everyone body reacts differently I haven&#039;t had any mood swings or no other side affect so I&#039;m thankful for this birth control..""",10.0,6
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I had tried Viagra and Cialis before Levitra. With Viagra 50mg I got a good erection, but I also got heartburn and a stuffy nose and headache. With Cialis 5mg I got almost no results, but with Levitra 10mg, a good erection that lasted, with very little heartburn or stuffy nose/headache afterward, and another good erection the next morning.""",9.0,117
Tenuate,Obesity,"""I LOVE TENUATE. IT&#039;S A DREAM PILL. Nothing else worked, but this is amazing. I feel SO much better than I have before, and I&#039;ve been on it for 3 weeks now, and have lost 13 pounds. You just don&#039;t think about food as much, and it&#039;s amazing how quickly you get full. I can&#039;t believe it took me this long to find it.""",10.0,44
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""Some of you females here are so uneducated about the NuvaRing. It effects people differently. Don&#039;t fear another female from getting contraceptive just because you didn&#039;t know how to take care of yourself. 

- You take it out before having sex. That way it is not irritating you when you have sex.
- you insert the ring so that it loops around your cervix. That way it doesn&#039;t fall out.
-your mood swings can be managed with other medication. Learn to calm down &amp; not respond. 
-Everyone has had acne. 
My review.
I&#039;m naturally a bitchy person who lacks emotion. I had no issue properly inserting the ring. I also downloaded an app reminder. I feel more happy &amp; personable. I maybe losing weight also. I feel secure having an easy form of bc.""",10.0,28
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""Had an allergic reaction.  Didn&#039;t help me sleep.  Only used for three days.""",1.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This worked as birth control but it made me break out with the worst acne I&#039;ve ever had all over my face.""",2.0,5
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""To say this is an excellent medicine would be an understatement. This is a miracle. Unfortunately it took me 13 years to realize my problem and I sadly look back to all those glorious moments that I missed.
Being a consultant, we live on making presentations to our clients. This medicine has saved my career. Just one 20 mg pill about an hour before the big presentation and I can absolutely rock the presentation. I always had the skills and knowledge but never had a clear solid voice. It always seemed shaky and I always seemed nervous. Not any longer. 
A big thank you to who ever discovered this.""",10.0,58
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""This method is great for those who forget or don&#039;t like to take pills. However, it may completely eliminate your sex drive. I don&#039;t think about it, I don&#039;t dream about it. My husband is hot and I just look at him like &quot;what do you want for dinner?&quot;  I had a pretty high libido before Nuva ring. Anyway, these drugs effect people differently so just know This is a possibility.""",8.0,5
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""My doctor told me about Saxenda and asked if I&#039;d be interested in trying it. My heaviest weight was 361lbs, and in one year making changes to my diet (no pop, reducing fatty foods and take out meals, and food journaling) I was down to 332 lbs when I started Saxenda. On the lowest dosage of 0.6 my appetite was greatly reduced, I found I was getting full on small portions, and I felt full for longer than I normally would. There was no desire to snack anymore....and no cravings! I only ever felt nauseas a couple of times, and it was very slight. In one month I was down to 319 lbs. Four weeks later I was down to 307! 
I am loving it! And so excited to see my clothes getting bigger and bigger on me!!!""",9.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Lybrel since it came out in 2007. I LOVE this pill! I used to get horrible cramps that got worse as I aged. My cramps were so bad that I would have to miss work. Since I&#039;ve been on Lybrel, I&#039;ve had very little spotting and no monthly cramps. Except for the 1 month I&#039;m off the pills every year. I don&#039;t know what I would do without it!""",10.0,33
Olanzapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""No other drug works like Zyprexa. Watch what you eat but enjoy your life again.""",10.0,83
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this patch for about 2 years now and I really love it. When I fist started BC I was on pill form. I had pretty bad side effects from the pill; headaches, bad cramps on my period, my period was never consistent and I was always spotting between periods. I was also horrible at remembering to take it. 
I switched to the patch after enduring about 5 months of the pill. The change for me was incredible. With the patch I have had no side effects. My periods have been 100% consistent and never had spotting between. It&#039;s so easy to remember changing once a week. The only negative thing for me was the first 4-5 months of use I had some irritated skin around the patch area. That has since resolved. I personally love this patch!""",6.0,5
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I experience insomnia in that my mind often does not &quot;turn off,&quot; I tend to keep thinking once I lay down in bed. Over the counter sleep aids have been ineffective and leave me drowsy the day after. Ambien turns off my mind and I sleep well. Sometimes I wake up in about 5 to 6 hours, if I need a bit more sleep then I take a half pill (5 mg) for the remaining two extra hours of sleep that I need to feel well rested. I have had no side effects.""",9.0,41
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I am 35 and have been on many methods of birth control since the age of 21. For the past 7 years I have had breakthrough bleeding off and on so my OBGYN suggested I switch to Nuvaring. Breakthrough bleeding has almost completely resolved. But the cons of the ring have been pretty bad - horrible acne (painful bumps, cystic acne on chin/jam), depression, moodiness, crying, trouble focusing, vaginal dryness and discharge, abdominal bloating, etc. I have been on Nuvaring about 7 months now as I was hoping my symptoms would lessen or resolve - not happening so, called OBGYN today and getting a new script for new pill. Pros are that is it convenient. I had no loss of sex drive, no hair loss and never fell out during sex. Just can&#039;t deal with the cons.""",5.0,4
Mirabegron,Urinary Incontinence,"""After a day or two of taking this my former feeling of incomplete emptying was gone and it is a wonderful feeling! However... I&#039;ve been excessively tired after 1-2 days of taking it and both my mouth and sinuses are super dry which has resulted in a bloody nose that never really heals. This medication seems to do the trick, which is awesome, but with these side-effects I&#039;m done taking it. O well..""",5.0,37
Meloxicam,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Mobic has helped considerably with pain relief but  I now suffer from severe insomnia which I put down to Mobic as I am not on any other medicines.""",8.0,55
Stribild,HIV Infection,"""My viral load at diagnosis (on 1-27-2014) was 15k. My CD4 were hovering at 560. I started Stribild a few days after diagnosis. I am not sure what my viral load or CD4 is at the moment. I will know when I go in for follow up testing at the end of this month. My physician seems to think that Stribild will bring me to an undetectable stage and my T-Cells will raise. 

As far as side effects, I have not experienced much of any. A slight and I do my slight rash has appeared on my chest. It has not affected my day to day activities at all. I have not experienced the many side effects I&#039;ve heard about. I will check in with you all and let you know what effect the medicine has on the virus when I get the results.""",10.0,9
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""Propofol for colonoscopy..went right to sleep woke right up ..no dizziness..alert..don&#039;t remember a thing!""",10.0,9
Sertraline,Depression,"""My story goes like this : In December my life was turned upside down, my best friend got killed. Like most people I cried, but then got on with my life .. until 6 weeks ago : I found myself sitting on my balcony 14 stories high at 7am planning to kill myself. I had wrote a letter to my parents and my friends apologising for letting them down. I stood from my balcony and attempted to jump. 
I didn&#039;t, something stopped me, as I didn&#039;t want to die. 
Baring in mind this depression came on so quickly .. I went to bed, and woke up with these awful thoughts. 

I rang my doctors in tears, they got me to see somebody straight away.... and I can honestly say ... I have never looked back. 
These 50mg tablets are the best thing that has happened to me""",9.0,35
Fentanyl,Breakthrough Pain,"""Used several years ago.  I was prescribed the fentanyl patch for 72 hrs (3) days.  Actiq was prescribed for breakthrough pain.  What a God-send!  Finally research supported that people have differing degrees of metabolism and my patch was changed to every 48 hours.  Still. fentanyl in patch for around the clock pain control WITH the Actiq Lollipop-type medication for &quot;breakthrough&quot; pain was a life savior.  I  was a mother of 3 boys with the severest form of neck, back and fibromylagia putting my pain level off the charts.  This med allowed me (after taking a dose of Actiq) to 1) go grocery shopping, 2)take, pick-up and volunteer for a whole hour, 3) cook dinner and go to church and lastly, 4)participate in activities lasting 1 hr.""",10.0,22
Benzonatate,Cough,"""This medicine was helpful however after about three hrs it does wear off and if you are misrable like I was the dosage for this is to far apart. It is nice to get the relief for a few hrs but then the few in between the next dose is heck.""",6.0,43
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""I love this Birth control  so far! I&#039;ve  been  on it for 2 months , I spotted  on and  off  for the  first  3 weeks . I just used a poise pantyliner  and was fine. I have  had  slight  acne, but I wash and use Bentonite  Clay 3 times a week . I&#039;ve  heard  of excessive  spotting , you  have  to  take  it at the  same  time  every  day . I take  it at 7pm like  clock work , sometimes  6:30. Take it at night""",10.0,17
Invokana,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Too much female discomforts.  Not sure if I should continue with it if there could be another product just as good with less discomfort.  Will be checking with my doctor.""",7.0,18
Erythromycin,Dental Abscess,"""This medicine gave me extreme upper abdominal pain and vomiting and I felt so unwell I couldn&#039;t sleep! My infection was slightly better after 3 days but I had to stop taking this medicine as it was making me too unwell! Stay away from this medicine and find an alternative!""",1.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""So, I&#039;m writing this after a 6 year period of use from age 15 to 21. It definitely did its job since I&#039;ve never been pregnant. It made my periods lighter and my cramps very minor, which is great. No significant weight gain or loss. No mood swings. (In fact I&#039;d say that my emotional state became even LESS sensitive than before.) But man, was it KILLING my sex drive! And on the rare occasion when I actually was feeling aroused, my vagina wouldn&#039;t even self-lubricate!! Nothing going on down there whatsoever. It was a shitty situation for both me and my partner. Strangely enough, the pill also dulled my sense of smell.

So yeah, the pill did its job but overall, it changed other things in ways that really concerned me. Glad to be off of it.""",6.0,4
Gabapentin,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Good for sleeping and my RLS   I take 300 at nite and it works!!""",10.0,34
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""On December 13th there was an incident and I had to take plan b. I took the pill about 30-40 minutes after the incident because the sooner you take it the more effective it will be. I waited and waited for my period which was supposed to come around Dec. 25 but never came. Today I took 3 tests and they all came out positive. I&#039;m not saying the plan b does not work, but I am posting my experience as a warning to those who take it without knowing their risks. Plan b make work for some. Many say that for those who it didn&#039;t work for is because they didn&#039;t take it within 72 hours. I took it right away and it wasn&#039;t effective.""",1.0,0
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""I have an entrapped nerve in my leg causing shooting nerve pain in my foot.  Lyrica has really helped stop the pain.  It was so bad I couldn&#039;t sleep at night.  However, I am gaining weight and having some difficulty in concentrating.""",10.0,62
Phentermine,Obesity,"""Age 29
Female
Height 5&#039;5
Started taking phen 7/11/16 37.5 mg and lost 5 lb in 4 days i ate healthy and lots of water. starting weight 265 now weigh 260 as of 7/15/16 .i walked 2 miles daily... Loving the energy it gives me.. only thing i hate is the dry mouth and tossing and turning all night... My next weigh in will be on 7/20/16 ..""",8.0,6
Trintellix,Major Depressive Disorde,"""My Doctor gave me Trintellex recently for MDD And Anxiery Disorder.  I was on viibyrd on and off for 3 yrs and it was not working for me anymore.  I started Trintellex at 5mg for 7 days and now on 10 mgs, Day 5.  I&#039;m not crying anymore, my anxiety level is almost nothing and I feel happier.  The only side effects I got was nauseated after taking the medicine for about an hour and itchy.  I had to take a benedryl.   These pass after about two weeks.  I do not feel clouded like most other ssri make you feel or tired.  I just feel normal!  I think this is a great Medication.""",9.0,56
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m nineteen and got the implant in the middle of January 2016. In terms of actually controlling birth, Nexplanon is great. However, I&#039;ve been bleeding nonstop since about a week after it was put in. There&#039;s a day here a there where I don&#039;t bleed or it&#039;s light spotting, but otherwise I&#039;ve had a very literal period for almost eight months. I haven&#039;t dealt with any increased acne or weight gain, but it&#039;s now impossible for me to lose weight, where I had lost about sixty pounds in the year prior to starting this bc. Also, I have hysterical mood swings and find myself depressed and tired more intensely than ever before. If you&#039;re considering this option, proceed with caution when it comes to the side effects.""",2.0,5
Norco,Pain,"""I have psoriatic oseto arthritis and this controls pain well at 1 mg 4 times daily Heavy fatigue, low blood pressure""",10.0,15
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I&#039;ve been using Abreva for about 10 years now. What does that tell you? I&#039;m amazed at how good it works. 4 or 5 times a day and I can see it start working. after 4 or 5 days, it&#039;s pretty much gone. If you&#039;re persistent with your application, you shouldn&#039;t get any red scabby blister. My one problem with the product is that you changed the container from a thin opening to a wider opening, therefore having to use more of the product. Why can&#039;t you go back to the original container with the thin neck...therefore preventing waste.""",10.0,11
Kadian,Pain,"""This is the best pain medicine I have taken yet...I feel no high or dizziness and especially no pain.""",9.0,116
Allopurinol,Gout,"""Spent a year in foot pain hell as one doctor after another misdiagnosed my gout. I was in a bad way, spending night after day after night in 10 out of 10 pain, wondering what the point was. I finally found a podiatrist willing to *listen* to my symptoms and put two and two together. After going on 300 mg allopurinol/day three years ago, I&#039;m essentially symptom free with uric acid bouncing around 6.0. Like others on this board, I spend a couple of days a year with a slight stiffness in my arch. But otherwise I am functioning normally. I simply can&#039;t imagine going back to my life without Allorpurinol - truly a miracle.""",10.0,87
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""1 week so far, lost 7.8 lbs! I love this, for those of you who used FENphen back when , this is the next great thing!""",9.0,99
Afrin,Nasal Congestion,"""Would be nice to know if it works but can&#039;t open it! So many reviews saying how difficult it is to open, and no changes... stupid!""",1.0,7
Depo-Provera,Amenorrhea,"""My first birth control experience was a disaster; I was taking Tri-Sprintec. Tri-Sprintec made me gain 20 pounds, acne, increased my periods, and did the exact opposite of what it was supposed to do. After one year of searching the internet for an alternative option I came across the Depo-Provera shot. I have been on it now for 9 months (so this is my third shot), and I have come across no weight gain/no periods, and I think I am one of the few women who has been so lucky. The only thing is, for the first month of EACH shot you have bloating, some pain, a little headaches, etc. It goes away for me after that. Nothing I can&#039;t handle compared to the periods I was getting before. Everyone is different though but I highly recommend this!""",10.0,26
Aripiprazole,Depression,"""I have been on Effexor XR 225 mg and Valium 5 mg for 8 years and in the last year or so started getting more depressed again.  I went on Abilify 2 mg 2 weeks ago and feel like living again.  I went out and did errands and visited and shopped for 4 days in a row which was nearly a miracle.  The doctor raised it to 5 mg yesterday and so far I feel fantastic!  I sure hope it lasts!""",10.0,51
Rifaximin,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""This drug has a higher efficacy if several things are also implemented at the same time. 1. eliminate foods you are intolerant (3 months to indefinitely) 2. while healing (3 months min) eliminate gassy hard to digest foods like cruciferous, onions, beans, alcohol, sugar alcohols, etc... 3. replete zinc - diarrhea depletes zinc and zinc deficiency perpetuates diarrhea 4. take a gentle fiber like acacia 5. take a high potency probiotic (vsl#3 and florastor) along with the fiber in between xifaxan doses and continue this while healing (at least 3 months) or longer. 6. address motility issues and hypochlorhydria and poor digestive enzyme production - if you aren&#039;t digesting properly if facilitates s.i.b.o. 7. NO TOBACCO!!""",8.0,25
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I was on Trazodone for nearly a year, taking as much as 300mg nightly. There&#039;s a positive and a negative. It does help with sleeplessness because of its sedating effect. It doesn&#039;t guarantee you will fall asleep. There were several nights I can remember when it felt like the trazodone wasn&#039;t working and I&#039;d be up all night. The positive was it helped on most nights. But just like other prescription drugs, it is habit forming and does cause dependence even though doctors may say otherwise. I tried quitting cold turkey after a few months and my nights were hellish. Zero sleep, racing thoughts, excess energy in the middle of the night, it was absolutely weird. Id only recommend trazodone, if you absolutely must. Try for the natural route.""",5.0,47
Phillips Colon Health,Dietary Supplementation,"""I tried a generic brand, which was somewhat effective. But, I was still waking up bloated. Then I switched to Phillips Colon Health gel tabs, and have noticed that I&#039;m not bloated when I wake up, eat or drink. 

It took approx 2 days to feel and actually see true results. So far, so good! 

Good luck to all.""",7.0,22
Bupropion,"Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced","""Took the medication for a while. Worked well for depression and overall well being, but I did notice it killed my ability to get a solid erection and sex drive was reduced. This trickled into performance anxiety. Trying to figure out how to overcome that now has made things worse for me.""",5.0,51
Ustekinumab,Psoriasis,"""Been on Stelara for almost 1 years with no real success.""",1.0,23
Ephedrine,Narcolepsy,"""2008 had meningitis since then I have got narcolepsy and ephedrine helps me a lot with the insomnia and concentration during the day to keep me alert.""",9.0,8
Mesalamine,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""Switched from Pentasa which I was throwing up or having it come out in bits in my stool (not absorbed). Salofalk is easier to swallow and has kept me in remission although how much of it is due to the drug and not just avoiding stress which triggers my symptoms I don&#039;t know. It is coated better than Pentasa and the oblong shape works better for swallowing as they are not small.""",10.0,0
Cetirizine,Urticaria,"""My husband has been having hive outbreaks which seem to have gotten progressively more severe over the last 8 months. His doctor has been changing medications trying to find the source. Husband is on blood pressure and statins. Benadryl is not as effective anymore plus taking it every six hours makes him sleep all the time. I am so glad I found this website! Talked with doctor about trying one of these antihistamine treatments and she agreed. It has worked! No more hives! Fantastic! He has a life again. Who knew that a 10mg pill could make such a difference.""",10.0,50
Nortriptyline,Vulvodynia,"""Started at 10mg &amp; pain lessened overnight! After few weeks, stepped up to 20mg, more improvement. In last few days upped to 30mg &amp; I am almost discomfort free. This is after suffering on &amp; off for some years. Plus my recurrent migraines  have stopped. And pain from both knee osteoarthritis &amp; wry neck very improved. So, yes, this medicine worked for me. Side effects were transient &amp; tolerable.""",10.0,19
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I originally wrote that it was great but only had the implanon for 2 weeks then something happened not sure what but I literally could not sit still anymore. I felt my heart was going to jump out of my chest. I was so depressed, foggy, sad, crying a lot, wanting to choke my husband and kid ( all thoughts but sure freaked me out)...it freaked me out so much that after a month in a half I got it removed. I even looked up on youtube how to remove it myself!!! My doctor did not give me any beef on removing """,1.0,5
Sildenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""At 96 I use it when my wife will let me, if you know what I mean! I my age I will only buy 10 pills at a time. Don&#039;t want to leave any behind when I go! Works better before a meal or early in the morning. Have had headaches and loss of vision but I&#039;m on my last lap any how.""",8.0,123
Simvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""Since I started taking simvastatin 20mg at bedtime, I am not sleeping well, joint pain, tiredness and my acid reflux is so bad I cant stand it anymore. Not sure if the simvastatin is the problem, but was not having the issues with my acid reflux while taking my nexium until I started taking simvastatin. Talked with my pharmacy and they told me that the simvastatin does not worsen acid reflux, it does seems funny, I was not having a problem with it until I started taking the simvastatin.""",2.0,69
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Amazing! After only 2 weeks on Lexapro my life has changed dramatically I had deep depression &amp; severe anxiety! I only felt sick for 2 days &amp; everything changed I feel great no more racing thoughts &amp; finally have energy back. I&#039;ve been into a shopping plaza, can drive anywhere &amp; most importantly can go anywhere without a fear something bad will happen. The only down fall it has for me is I now have NO sex drive, but if that&#039;s the worst I have to deal with I definitely think I&#039;m winning.""",10.0,135
Clindamycin / tretinoin,Acne,"""Okay, so I&#039;ve been on Biacna (Canadian version) for almost a month and a half now. I&#039;m in the process of breaking out and experiencing dryness from the product but after reading the reviews, I&#039;m hopeful in a few weeks the change will begin. I&#039;ve struggled with acne since high school (I just turned 20) so it&#039;s been really annoying to constantly worry and be self conscious about how my skin looks. My acne to begin with is somewhat mild so the gel is causing all these tiny bumps to form mostly on my cheeks and forehead. I&#039;ll post an update of my skin in a few weeks to let you know if it works for me.""",5.0,7
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""This was the second BC I have ever taken. It was absolutely terrible. I have always had light periods (panty liner light) and no cramps. When I took this birth control I had such horrible cramps that I kept throwing up. I continued to take it, but after bleeding like a water fall for a week and a half I called my doctor. She told me that I had to finish taking it for a month or else I had the possibility of bleeding to death. So I bled the entire month. I didn&#039;t receive another period until 3 months later. Don&#039;t take this birth control""",1.0,4
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""It worked after 4 days and cleared up and then came back 3 days later""",5.0,7
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""I love this medicine! My anxiety started off as mild and as years past slowly got worse. I went from having social anxiety to generalized anxiety and then major depression. It took me 7 years to find this medicine but once I found it I gained my life back. Still have a little anxiety but most is gone. This medicine was great for my major depression. Yes it does have some side effects but most will disappear with time and like most other users will vouch, the benefits far outweigh the side mild side effects. """,9.0,62
Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir,Hepatitis C,"""Treatment for Genotype 2 isn&#039;t funded in New Zealand, so I purchased it from the Hep C Buyers Club in Australia, at a 30th of the cost (approx. $2,900 for 3 months treatment, once landed and delivered)
On the second day and once after I had very cold chills, but the side effects compared to the hoped for results can only be described as minimal. 
I am only 3 weeks into it and will get my first test result in one weeks time.
I have found I go to sleep easily on it, but wake two or 3 times during the night .... toilet calling
I was taking Omprezole medication, an anti acid, but stopped this from week 2 after discovering it impacts on the meds effectiveness ..... acid peaks at around 11 pm at night, so I learned this was the best time to take it  :-)""",8.0,1
Lexapro,Depression,"""I found Lexapro to be only slightly effective for Seasonal Affective Disorder and mild depression. It worked better for anxiety. I was able to sleep on this medication. It exacerbated my tinnitus, but otherwise there were no noteworthy side effects.""",6.0,26
Topamax,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have taken this for about a year. I have lost about 40 lbs. I am taking it to help depressed moods. I also have to take the brand and not the generic. I will have late onset asthma with the generics and other unpleasant side effects. I tried more than once to use generics but it won&#039;t work. So , give it a try if you can afford the brand name. IT makes a big difference. I also found that all my migraines disappeared while taking this. What a relief that was. """,5.0,57
Prepopik,Bowel Preparation,"""I used this prep only after the Dr. gave me a coupon that brought the cost down from $135 to $40. Talk about money down the toilet. I was instructed to take 1st dose at 6 p.m. &amp; 2nd dose at 4 a.m. for colonoscopy at 10 a.m.. Had first BM at 7:30 and 4th BM around 2:30 a.m.. After 2nd dose at 4 a.m., no BM until 7:30 a.m. &amp; still nowhere near running clear. Around 8 am, intense cramping began with very violent BM&#039;s.  Passed out &amp; became very weak. Doctor said to go to ER. Colonoscopy was canceled &amp; they gave me fluids &amp; was released by 11 a.m.. Still continued to have BM&#039;s 17 hours after 2nd dose. BM&#039;s didn&#039;t start running clear until 12 hours after 2nd dose. I am a 54 year-old male who is healthy &amp; active.""",1.0,6
Coreg,Heart Failure,"""After getting Sepsis from UTI I ended up with heart failure at 35-40%.  I was initially put on Coreg at 3.125 and doing well.. Hope to have another Echo soon and see how much I have improved in the last 3 months.  No other meds with it.  I am so so much better.. Almost back to 100% activity.""",10.0,7
Seroquel XR,Depression,"""Quetiapine 25mg used to get over Post traumatic stress disorder post Mental Health problems caused by an allergy to Valium. Presently taking 50% of a tablet at night.""",10.0,31
Amphetamine,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been on ADHD medication for a very long time. My body had built a pretty strong tolerance stimulants.
I combine normally IR Adderall, Vyvanse, and XR Adderall, and now I combine Zenzedi (great, btw), IR Adderall, and this medication and the only thing I noticed is no increase in focus at all but some weird increase in insomnia which is unusual because it&#039;s not like an anxiety insomnia but a strange almost increased ADHD insomnia I had growing up. Normally after taking my ADHD medications I can sleep without issue but this one causes me to just stay awake without jitters, focus, anxiety, or anything. I don&#039;t care for it.""",6.0,2
Metformin,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""After trying to conceive for a year , miscarriage and weird periods I was diagnosed with PCOS .. Doctor started me on 500 mg a day I&#039;m currently 4 days away from completing the month, and I&#039;ve lost 9 pounds! Literally without trying ! No excessive exercising or anything. I&#039;ve not had any negative side effects. None. I have felt fuller and don&#039;t have the urge to eat all the time. I no longer crave sweets or greasy food. All my pms symptoms are completely gone! I don&#039;t feel like sleeping through the day anymore, I feel like I have way more energy, I feel normal again for once. I am so thankful that my doctor immediately diagnosed me and gave me this medication! He&#039;s going to up my dose to
1000 mg for the next 3 months, I truly can&#039;t wait!""",10.0,64
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""soma is a great muscle relaxer i have been taking it since 1997 as needed i have had 2 back surgerys and soma helps me sleep when i get muscle spasms at night i take it about 15 minutes before i go to bed and when i awake in the morning i feel like i had a good night sleep and i dont feel drozzy in the morning i have takin other muscle relaxers in the past and felt drozzy when i awoke. thank god they invented soma.""",10.0,126
Doxycycline,Rosacea,"""This medication works so well that people actually commented on how clear my face was and how good my skin looked. I however, have concerns about long-term use of an antibiotic.""",9.0,88
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Nuvaring sent me on a roller coaster ride. This is the first BC I&#039;ve tried. The ring is a great idea. I like that you can place it and forget it. Problems arose quickly however with side effects. Within the first week, I became excessively tired, wanting to sleep 10  hours. I experienced terrible mood swings, and spent entire random days feeling like I could cry about everything. I thought it would get better with time but after the first month, I became incredibly dry vaginally (eyes, mouth and skin were dry too - couldn&#039;t drink enough water). I saw my doctor who explained that I might react this way to any birth control. The irritation became too much to handle and with my doctor&#039;s direction, I have discontinued use (made it two months).""",4.0,4
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""If I could rate this a &quot;0&quot;, I would.  I took this Mucinex for the first time in the evening and woke up with what I believe to be &quot;polyps&quot; in my nose.  There are several hard bumps in my nose...the kind that if you pick at them, they will bleed.  I am appalled at the results and not sure where to turn next.""",1.0,1
Levora,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""So I&#039;ve wanted to be on BC pills for the longest just for menstrual cramps. My pcp said this would be great. I&#039;ve been constantly sad, and extremely tired. No matter how much sleep I get it&#039;s never enough. I always have itching in my private area and it never seems to go away to the point where it breaks open and seeps blood. Also the non stop spotting is crazy to deal with. I&#039;ve been spotting for literally a month. I know spotting is definitely expected but I didn&#039;t expect it to be this bad. I definitely want to be off of this pill and it&#039;s only been a month literally ! I rather take a Motrin 800 mg pill to deal with my cramps than to deal with this mess. It&#039;s so NOT worth it.""",2.0,4
Benzonatate,Cough,"""Diagnosed with bronchitis and sinusitis,  I had been unable to sleep as I was coughing terribly all night long. My doctor prescribed me Tessalon Perles and the coughing stopped immediately! I felt relaxed and wonderful and was able to lay down and sleep. However,  5 hours after taking 2 pills, the effects wore off and I was thrust awake coughing something fierce again. Just wish it the meds would last longer!""",8.0,14
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""Unfortunately, I got more headaches while I was on Topamax. They increased from once a week to several a week. I&#039;m sure I&#039;m an exception to the rule, but one size does not fit all.""",1.0,21
Geodon,Schizophrenia,"""Geodon has made me able to show and feel emotion again and it takes care of all of my psychotic symptoms. I&#039;m a big fan of this drug.""",9.0,46
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been taking Trulicity for 6 months. 
I started on the lowest dose for 2 months then increased to a double dose for the next 4 months. I thought it was working great until 2 days ago and I got numbers in the mid 500&#039;s the past 2 days. Talked to another person using Trulicity also and the same thing happened to him. Neither one of have changed our diet or have done anything differently. It&#039;s a mystery.  I&#039;m wondering this was a bad batch or if it just stops working after a while. At $250 a month I can&#039;t afford something that works this ineffectively. Any others have this problem?""",5.0,20
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I took Topamax for 2 months until I finally threw in the towel and could take no more. It did stop the migraines but the other side effects were horrible. I did have the tingling in my hands, feet, and lips and food did taste way different.  I was so depressed I could barely even get out of the bed. I actually GAINED about 5 lbs. while I notice most everyone else lost weight. I cried everyday for a week straight and I&#039;m not like that. My house was a wreck and I could barely help my son with his homework. """,1.0,51
Phenazopyridine,Dysuria,"""I got a UTI on the last day of my vacation, with 12 hours of plane rides to get through. On my way to the airport, I stopped at the drugstore for some recommended Azo. I saw Uricalm Max and decided to give it a try since it was on sale. Best. Decision. Ever. I went from nearly crying, sitting with nothing coming out yet feeling like I was going to pee myself whenever I stood up.. to feeling 100% completely normal. When I got home, I went home and saw a doctor. I was prescribed the usual antibiotics and urinary analgesic. Uricalm Max works much better, and for longer than the medication from the pharmacy.. same price AND I can get uricalm over the counter to help until I can see a doctor for antibiotics.""",10.0,16
Gabapentin,Pain,"""Works fantastic!  I have a bulged disc along with sciatica.Also I have nerve damage in my neck and shoulder. 
It helps greatly reduce the pain, and allows me much  more mobility.""",9.0,69
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Im always in a constant state of anxiety and depression, im nervous all the time and generally feel like someone has just died. Been feeling this way consistently for 10 years, I take atleast one panic attack everyday. Ive been on meds, gone to counselling and nothings worked.Ive only been taking Yaz for a few days but within an hour of taking it on the first day I went from feeling anxious to totally calm, is this what it&#039;s like to feel normal?. Ive been anxiety and depression free for 3 days now.so im thinking the cause of this anxiety was a hormonal or chemical imbalance that yaz has regulated? I didnt initially take yaz for this reason. Happy accident. Ive also no period cramps.Ill update if anything changes as its early days.""",7.0,16
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I&#039;ve used it two or three times, it is (evidently) very effective, and accessable which is great. It will mess up your menstruation cycle a bit, however.""",10.0,49
Fentanyl,Pain,"""I have been on the fentanyl patch for 5 years. Started on 50mcg but am taking 125mcg now. Other then having nausea for the first few days whenever they increase the dosage it works fine. For breakthrough pain I use 25mg liquid morphine and it works. From what my doctor says I&#039;ll always need to be on the patch because I have Cerebral Palsy and because of my bodies spastic movements which weakens my bones and creates more pain. """,10.0,12
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I have always had constipation I am now pregnant  I haven&#039;t been to the bathroom over 2 weeks I took one pill 5:30 pm I woke up with serve cramps and vomiting I mean very painful about 5:00am I use the bathroom like I never have before this pill is awesome !!!!""",10.0,12
Epiduo,Acne,"""It helped at first but stopped after one month. It may be better for teens.""",6.0,6
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had the Mirena inserted with no prior research on Sept of 2011. Aside from the most painful procedure I&#039;ve ever experienced as well as the crippling pain I felt shooting down my right lower abdomen area from time to time for the first 2 days, I am absolutely loving this form of birth control. I had minor cramps for about a week and a half before it disappeared altogether, and I had light spotting here and there but nothing a panty liner couldn&#039;t fix. I experienced no increased acne, mood swings, hair loss, weight gain, nor lowered sex drive, as a lot of other has mentioned. I do want to include that I exercised regularly before and after the insertion. All in all, I feel completely the same except that I never have to worry about condoms or taking daily pills. I am having a great experience with this contraception so far. Though I&#039;m aware things can change however for now, I highly recommend this procedure. I&#039;ve never felt better not having to worry about pregnancy. Good luck!""",10.0,4
Toprol-XL,High Blood Pressure,"""Took this for migraines and seemed to work great for months. I had about a three month stretch when I noticed I had a constant low grade fever, achey and flu like symptoms. After much research determined it was due to the beta blocker. Went off them and felt my old self again.""",5.0,87
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""I took 1000mg (oral tablet) of this drug after eating a plain rice ball and two slices of white bread. I was too anxious to eat a proper meal as I had heard of so many bad reactions to the drug. Drank about 800ml of water within the hour of taking the pills and went to bed immediately after. 
No nausea, no vomiting, no abdominal pain. Woke up 8 hours later and had one episode of very minor, painless diarrhea, which was in fact less severe than my usual reaction to lower but prolonged doses of antibiotics. No problems since then (now 12 hours after taking the drug). 
Will not know if it was effective for a few weeks, but given that there were virtually no side effects, I wouldn&#039;t be bothered by taking a second dose if needed. 
Don&#039;t worry.""",10.0,6
Keppra,Seizures,"""I am an 18-year old who has been having seizures for the last three years or so.  Keppra helps me a lot.  I just wanted to say, for those women who have mood swings and anger issues due to this medicine, talk to your doctor about going on prenatal vitamins, such as Vinate a-z.  I became the meanest person I had ever met, but after I was put on Vinate, I went back to normal the day I started taking it.""",10.0,60
Omalizumab,Urticaria,"""I have had hives since 1997 on a daily basis. I have tried every drug and combination there is. The only thing that ever worked was prednisone and we all know how hateful that stuff is. My doctor told me about Xolair a while back and we waited on my insurance to approve it. It has been the best thing that has happened to me. I started 1 1/2 years ago and havn&#039;t had a hive since my first injection. My injections were every 4 weeks for a year and now they are every 6 weeks. I do get all over muscle soreness for a week after injections but that goes away and its far better than having hives. I finally feel normal again!""",10.0,29
Acetaminophen / caffeine / isometheptene mucate,Headache,"""I have had a problem with &quot;Ice-Cream Freeze&quot; headaches, and this has really helped me. Thanks.""",9.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Endometriosis,"""I was on this birth control pill for four years. It shortened my period from 18 days to 7, stopped my cramps completely. I did not gain any weight, or have any other symptoms. When I stopped taking it within one month I gained 20 pounds, got acne, and my cramps are worse than before. My period was back up to 10 days after one month.""",10.0,5
Paxil,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I was sent to a psychologist for depression and anxiety when I was just 16. She put me on Paxil. It really saved my life. I was unable to sleep and soanxious I could enjoy nothing. After 20 years if feeling normal, although I did gain weight, I decided to wean myself because of the weight issue. Big mistake. I crashed due to stress and been in a state of extreme panic and anxiety for over a week. I can&#039;t eat and I lost 10 pounds in a week because I want to be sick all the time. Tried switching to Prozac which made it worse! I&#039;m back to Paxil and I know it will help me again soon as it kicks in. In the mean time I am on Ativan. I wished I never stopped it. Works great for extreme anxiety and depression.""",10.0,30
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the Nexplanon for about 3 months and I LOVE it. I still have my period but it only lasts about 3 days. I don&#039;t have mood swings, weight gain, etc. The only thing that happened to me was that my arm was bruised for like 4 days after I first got it implanted. Sometimes I even forget about it because it just doesn&#039;t cause me any problems. I love it so much that I talked my roommate into getting it and as far as I&#039;m concerned, she doesn&#039;t have any problems with it either. I guess it just effects everybody&#039;s body differently.""",10.0,54
Canagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Been on Invokana for 2 years now and A1c went from 8.8 to 6.5. Weight loss was the best part of taking this medication. Really no side effects except having to pee more often if I eat too much. Was advised by my doctor to drink more water than usual to avoid yeast infection. So far so good. I hope my insurance continues to cover this medicine.""",10.0,42
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Aviane for about 2 and a half months and it&#039;s bad. It&#039;s made my period 2 weeks early, given me CONSTANT yeast infections, acne, and causes me to sweat a lot.""",1.0,1
Diltiazem,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Atrial fibrillation due to chemotherapy. After lisinopril - metroprol and losartan I started on this - AND I LOVED IT - dizzy at first but it worked itself out after few days - heart rate was way to low at first but resolved itself - just as it all worked out and I went for my first bike ride I developed a rash - stomach - back - neck - legs then buttocks so on day 4 I&#039;m stopping.  Bummer.""",9.0,13
Fluticasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Fluticasone Nasal spray has been on my meds list for about 5 years.  I used it religiously for about 2 years, thought it lame, stopped it for about a year, then my Primary MD sent me to an ENT, who put me back on it.  I have again been using it regularly for about 2 years.

I STILL believe that it is lame.  It does NOT prevent my nose from constantly running.  I go through a large box of tissue in less than a week!  I maintain control of my allergens in my home (where I am most of the time), but even with that, the fluticasone still doesn&#039;t help.""",4.0,1
Atorvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""Very good and effective""",10.0,18
Campral,Alcohol Dependence,"""I&#039;ve abused alcohol over 15yrs and it was a major factor in my divorce. I drank a 5th of vodka everyday. I finally realized the damage that alcoholism had done to my personal life. I tried Naltrexone, counselling, etc. but I&#039;d relapse. After seeing my frustration, my psychiatrist prescribed Campral, my cravings diminished then stopped within 20min after my 1st dose. For the 1st time, I felt in control. I went home and poured $250 of vodka down the sink. This medication has changed my life dramatically and it gets better everyday. Feeling the cravings leave was absolutely amazing. I&#039;ll take this the rest of my life if have to.""",10.0,93
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""Best advice:1.Get prescription pills &amp; continue until side effects are unbearable,that product will clear it up best &amp; fastest,Then switch to prescription polish. 2.Go buy electric nail file w attachments, keep thinnest &amp; short as possible. 3.Change socks morning/night. 4.Don&#039;t share nail tools! 5. Sally&#039;s has professional liquid cleaner, blue stuff lasts year! 6.Clean infected toes PM before changing socks. 7.i switched from pills to medicated polish because of headaches &amp; after 7 months my toe nail is clear &amp; growing at a similar rate to others. I&#039;ve read &amp; tried all the tricks. If u follow these instructions DAILY it WILL clear up but your looking at a year. Add Epsom Salt 2 minute soak, 2-3x wk, plug bath sink,put foot in.""",9.0,60
Ranitidine,GERD,"""Thank you. Zantac. I had a gerd attack. And about 20 minutes after 150 mg .. A 93 percent, improvement. Thank you so much. Jon.""",10.0,44
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""Zanaflex works great to relieve my lower back pain. However, it seems to keep me awake instead of helping me sleep.  I rest well but just do not fall asleep.""",9.0,66
Cefdinir,Bronchitis,"""I found this medication to be quite effective beginning on the first day of using it. I was prescribed this medication for Bronchitis, Sinus Infection, and Possible Pneumonia. It has worked wonders in draining my sinuses and helping my cough. 
As far as side effects go, I have none. At first there was mild nausea and a lack of appetite but that has been it. I have the liquid form of this medication and it said to take 1 teaspoon every 12 hours, but I have opted to take 1/2 teaspoon every six hours 4 times a day, which has worked out a lot better in controlling my nausea. 
I have one more week to go on this medication, but so far so good.""",8.0,19
Hydrocodone,Pain,"""Pain Dr gave this to my son that lives in chronic severe pain for a year then his insurance changed and He couldn&#039;t afford $600 a month . He always told me, Dad, this stuff doesn&#039;t help with pain at all and when he gradually ran out he DID NOT HAVE Any WITHDRAWALS from not having it! If it had worked he certainly would be missing it!""",1.0,20
Paroxetine,Hot Flashes,"""I have had difficulty with hormonal depression which is why I thought it was prescribed.  It stopped my night sweats immediately, now 17 days in, my depression is a little worse.  Feeling sad and tired.  Not for me but enjoyed the relief from night sweats while it lasted.""",6.0,20
Gabapentin,Migraine,"""I have had chronic almost daily migraines for almost 25 years, have been to many neurologists, had many MRIs, and other tests and have tried many medicines. In last two years, I have had to take Vicodin, because nothing else worked. Well, my doctor prescribed three 100 mg of this pill, and after 1 pill, I woke up to no migraines. I was into a three week migraine. I have had no migraines now for two consecutive days. First time in years and years. 
This is a miracle pill. I feel a little groggy, like I have had 2 drinks, but I have only been on this for 2 days. I cannot believe the FDA won&#039;t allow this pill to be marketed for treatment of chronic migraines. This pill should also help with restless legs syndrome, back pain, and anxiety. Wow!!!""",10.0,138
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have taken 7 shots of Bydeueron and my numbers have decreased dramatically and I have lost 21lbs. I changed my diet completely, so that helped with the weight loss, but the medicine helps curb my appetite also. The medicine hurts pretty bad going in. The needle size doesn&#039;t bother me as much as the pain from the thick medicine. Lumps at each injection site also. Have had more lows since starting the injections. I take 2000 mgs of Metformin and 4mg of Glimeperide daily, so I&#039;m going to talk to my doctor about cutting back on something. """,9.0,32
Implanon,Birth Control,"""Like to start by saying I HATE needles. So I was a bit scared but I am telling you ladies it is easy. They gave me a local and then I didn&#039;t feel a thing. Little bruising, no scar so easy heals in like 3 days. I can&#039;t take pills so I thought this was the best idea for me. Give it a try if you don&#039;t like it you can get it removed. It&#039;s free on some health cares. I LOVE IMPLANON!""",10.0,0
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I will be taking my 5th shot tomorrow. I have had no side effects as of yet. I do notice that my loss of appetite for sweets has diminished a lot, until it is time for the next injection. I start craving sweets within the last 12 hours before the next shot. I can&#039;t say I have lost any weight, as I have also started going to a gym, and with the yoga, walking  and weights this seems to be what I can contribute my loss to.  I still eat, the carbs are no longer a big draw for me.  In the past few days I have been itching a lot, which brought me here to read side effects. I have not noticed any lumps at the injection site. I have injected these in my stomach alternating sides. """,7.0,25
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""I was very sceptical of taking Moviprep after reading the online reviews but I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I did take an anti-emetic beforehand as prescribed by my doctor and I had no nausea at all. Yes the prep does taste awful and whatever you use to help flavour it you will never want to drink again. But I had no side effects no cramping, bloating or nausea. The motions I was able to easily get to the toilet and didn&#039;t need to get up in the night. The only side effect I did get was burning towards the end but did use lots of sudocream. My advise would be start early and take you time. I started at 2pm and finished at 8pm for the two doses.""",10.0,42
Estring,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""Can&#039;t really rate Estring properly since my total time using it was about three minutes.  It felt awful.  Removed it and re-inserted it.  Still awful.  Looked at pictures .  Had it in correctly but to no avail.  No way would my husband not feel it.  I could feel it just walking about. I am a petite woman so maybe that is a factor. Some type of applicator would be helpful.  Rinsed it off and put it away.  Maybe I&#039;ll try again but I doubt it.""",1.0,6
Valtrex,Cold Sores,"""I&#039;ve had cold sores since I was a kid and have only recently started taking Valtrex but I have to say, this stuff is a game changer! I usually get a cold sore about once a year and it last any where from a week to two weeks. I&#039;m an entertainer so they always seem to pop up right around a big gig so you can imagine the anguish it creates. I eat healthy and workout regularly so that cuts down on their frequency but they still occasionally pop up. My doctor recently prescribed me the medication and I had completely forgotten about it until I woke up the day before a big gig with a significant bump and serious redness. I immediately took two 1mg tablets and two more later before bed in conjunction with abreva. By morning it was gone!""",9.0,13
Lutera,Birth Control,"""Worst birth control experience. This pill made me relapse in my depression and caused the most annoying mood swings. I have never had acne until I started this pill, and the painful acne was on my face, back, and shoulders. I am a fit girl, but have certainly lost muscle mass from this pill. I have been on Lutera for 2 months and I will not be using it again :(""",4.0,4
Minocycline,Acne,"""I was advised by my GP to take this medicine for my acne. Although my acne is not extremely severe, usally consisting of 3-4 spots a a month, I asked my doctor what she would recommend after trying a bunch of OTC skincare products. She suggested Minocycline, as I had previously been on it to fight an infection I had when I was still very young and had a VERY low chance of allergic reactions. The first week and a half was alright, and I had noticed that my skin had been getting less red and that the acne on my face was improving as well. Around the second week, I started to notice that I had welts forming on my body and I was constantly itching. My GP told me that I had grown to be allergic to the medicine and was taken off it.""",4.0,3
Imuran,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""Our son was very sick for a year before being diagnosed with Crohns Disease, at his worst he was 62 lbs and 12 years old! The poor sweet thing was withering away to nothing! Every bone in his body stuck out It was a terrible time for the entire family to see such a sweet soul struggle so badly. Once we got the diagnosis of Crohns via biopsy and scope his Dr put him on Imuran. 7 months later he now weighs 78lbs and grew almost an inch! He is in remission!!!!!!!!!!!! We are so thankful for this prescription!""",9.0,22
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve been using Ambien for about 4 to 5 years now. I also take a pain medication for a back injury. My doctor switched me to Ambien CR and the side effects were horrible. I felt angry beyond my control, confused, experienced memory loss, and crazy hallucinations. This was about 2 weeks ago and I&#039;m still trying to put the pieces together. Make sure if you take this pill you check for drug interactions and be in bed ready to sleep. It&#039;s good and sad to know I&#039;m not the only one.""",3.0,20
Lactulose,"Constipation, Chronic","""12 weeks pregnant and constipated really bad with no movement for nearly 7 days. I had really bad tummy ache and I couldn&#039;t take much with being pregnant. Pharmacist gave me this (liquid) and after about 4 hours it was gone. So pleased. Best thing I&#039;ve ever used for constipation.""",10.0,59
Thyroid desiccated,Hashimoto's disease,"""After years of levothyroxine with remaining symptoms and lots of pills for those symptoms, my adrenals began to get fatigued, had to be admitted to hospital with confusion, vomiting and other symptoms of adrenal fatigue and sugar problems. I was so tired and my muscles so weak I had trouble moving my diaphragm to breath. Armour sorted that for me. It is a much superior medicine than levothyroxine alone. People will not realize their remaining symptoms could be due to their thyroid medication while others could be fine on levothyroxine. I find this much better for me.
""",10.0,195
Emollients,Dry Skin,"""Biafine was awesome at treating my dry skin areas of my elbows, knees, and feet. I live in an area where it is cold most of the time and my skin gets super dry in the winter. Biafine treated the dryness and helped my skin heal up good.""",10.0,8
Tri-Sprintec,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have been on this since switching from Minastrin 24 Fe mint chewable due to my bad insurance. I have been on tri-sprintec for a month and a half and have noticed feeling bloated and tired.  I have gained a few pounds which is scaring me considering I&#039;m 4&#039;10 and never been over 100 lbs and my weight typically remains the same. I workout 6 days a week and eat right and the past few weeks have been hell. I would rather spend $150 a month on my minastrin than ever take this pill ever again. Which is exactly what I&#039;ll be doing.""",1.0,1
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""I have been taking Paxil for about 6 months.  Before that I was taking Zoloft for depression.  While I was no longer depressed feeling on Zoloft, I realized that was getting stressed out about little things. I have always been &quot;high strung&quot; and full of energy.  Since starting Paxil I have calmed down and I am able to relax. I have just started taking Niravam for high stress moments. I have gained weight and I am also tired feeling, but the peace of mind is worth it""",10.0,77
Clonazepam,Panic Disorde,"""I had my first panic attack in college and it changed my life forever.  I was initially put on Xanax to combat my anxiety, but it eventually took more and more doses to achieve the same affect.  Another doctor took me off of Xanax and put me on Klonopin, he explained that it is not as addictive and does not have the peaks and valleys that the prior drug has.  I would not get on highways, left hand turning lanes, big open spaces, or want to walk far away from my home.  Klonopin gave me my life back and allows me to function as normally as possible.  I still have some issues but for the most part I can lead a productive life.  I take 2 half milligrams a day and that works for me.  Thank goodness for the researchers that created Klonopin!""",10.0,43
Flexeril,Migraine,"""I was first prescribed Flexeril in 1994 and have been in love with it ever since.  I suffer from recurring migraines and bad sinus headaches.  My doctor at the time tried many different remedies, but the combination of 10mg of Flexeril along with 500mg of Naproxen has been a &quot;100%&quot; effective result since I first took it.  I only take it when I am at home though because the Flexeril makes me very sleepy.  FYI:  body size doesn&#039;t matter to this little pill as I&#039;m 6&#039;4&quot;, 230lbs!""",10.0,59
VESIcare,Urinary Incontinence,"""I&#039;ve suffered 15  years with incontinence. This medication has changed my life.""",10.0,67
Silodosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Prescribed by Urologist with samples for trial.  Found negligible benefit for the intended purpose (very weak urine flow) but severe interference with sexual fulfillment and inordinately high price.  I quit after six weeks.""",2.0,34
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""My first experience with Phen was in 2013. I lost 72lbs. I don&#039;t accredit it all to that though.  But it REALLY helped. The side effects were pretty bad. I had horrible mood swings, my chest hurt and I had to force myself to eat...really!  I kept it off. But I also changed everything about the way I ate. I only eat fresh veges.NO CANNED OR PROCESSED FOODS. Well it&#039;s Jan 26 and I am up 20 lbs, so I&#039;m trying it again. I was introduced to Mudslides (what a drink!) :-)  Anyways it does work but you have to watch what you eat and at least walk around some. My first week on Phen I lost 8 lbs!!! But we all know that&#039;s water. Just don&#039;t give up! I bet if I just don&#039;t drink, it melt right back off.""",7.0,3
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I had sex the day of I was ovulating and the condom broke. I took plan b one step Aprox 3 hours later.
My period was 2 days late so I decided to take an at home pregnancy test which came out positive and 2 days later a blood test which came out positive. So for me it did not work. May be it was because I was ovulating at the time this happened.""",1.0,10
Remeron,Depression,"""I have several issues and was given Remeron along with Seroquel and Tegretol, I take it at night and I sleep now, its pretty amazing but I&#039;m so tired after taking it that I can&#039;t keep my eyes open no matter what. In the 3 weeks I have been on it I have gained 3lbs which is awesome for me. I hope the sleepiness dies down some as it is a bit strong for me, but overall this is a great medicine.""",7.0,108
Apri,Birth Control,"""This birth control pill is awesome. It made my periods even lighter than they were before, I get no pimples, I&#039;ve lost 15 pounds, my breasts went from a B to a D, and emotionally I feel the same as I did before it. I would highly recommend it.""",10.0,36
Clomiphene,Oligospermia,"""Well, I was actually being treated for secondary hypogonadism. Clomid worked like a charm. The first 4 days I could seriously feel my testicals growing and it felt like pressure, which sort of caused me to feel aroused all day...strange but sort of pleasant.  I also felt happy and young again, like I did when I was younger.. super positive...just all around great.

Then after around 5 days, the super positive effect wore off, not a bad deal, just sort of a bummer, then I started to get lightheaded sort of having balance issues. Not so bad I couldn&#039;t drive or anything, but uncomfortable for sure.

So I called my doc (endocrinologist) and he said it would be okay if I reduced my dose from 25mg/day to 12.5 mg/day (quarter tab). Just got worse.""",10.0,37
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""Honestly I absolutely love it!!! Its the only pills that have worked for me""",10.0,3
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""This medications helped with my arthritis a little but did nothing for anxiety""",1.0,24
NuLYTELY,Bowel Preparation,"""Took this twice as prep for Colonoscopy.  It was disgusting to drink but they all are.  Then came the weakness, dizziness and the migraine headache.  Very very bad migraine headache.  Never again.""",1.0,0
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was scared about taking this birth control because I&#039;ve read so many bad about it. I took a chance (mostly because it was prescribed to me by mistake) and I am pleased with it! I got off of Ortho Tri Cyclen because it was making me SUPER moody and decrease my sex drive. I was off of it for a month before I started the mini pill and things are a lot better. I haven&#039;t experienced any breakthrough bleeding like a lot of other people did (and I hope I never do), my sex drive is up, and I&#039;m a lot more easy to get along with. Only downside to it is you have to take it at the same time everyday which I didn&#039;t think would be a problem but it&#039;s harder than I thought with a one year old running around!""",8.0,1
Teriparatide,Osteoporosis,"""I started Forteo full of optimism that I would be a &quot;10&quot; in experience. The daily shots were fine, no big deal. But after a few days I felt sick all over as if I had the flu. I actually thought, this is how chemo patients feel. I persevered...... Then the pain in my left upper arm started and nearly crippled me. I am 68 and a recently retired physiotherapist who plays tennis, skis, skates, sails, swims, etc etc. I felt horrible and ended up in tears. I saw my doctor, a Rheumatologist, who dismissed me and my symptoms, left me bereft as a hopeless case. I stopped Forteo and it took approx 2 weeks for my left arm pain to go away. I feel great now.""",1.0,114
Abilify,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I could not handle the teeth clenching.""",2.0,10
Prozac,Depression,"""About 2 years ago, I took 20mg Prozac for suspected depression for approx. 4  months. I experienced the slightest lift in my mood for about 3 days during the course of treatment. Otherwise, I experienced severe anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, random bouts of euphoria, and, worst of all, incredibly gruesome nightmares. I have no military experience and I am not in a medical/emergency field. I have never been exposed to blood/gore through anything except basic cable and an occasional scary movie. But, I just want to warn as many people as I can that this drug can cause the most brutal, disgusting nightmares a person can experience. I woke up sweating and crying/trying to scream hysterically. I stopped taking it and never looked back.""",1.0,35
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for about 2 months and I&#039;ve already gained 15 pounds. I&#039;m not complaining about bigger boobs and a bigger butt, but when your starting weight is only 102 gaining that much weight makes me feel huge! I initially went on it to help with bleeding between periods and it did a great job of stopping that, but I&#039;m scared to keep taking it because I&#039;m gaining soooo much weight!""",4.0,1
Cryselle,Birth Control,"""I was on Lo-Ogesteral and was very happy with it but my doctor stopped carrying it and prescribed me Cryselle saying it was the same thing. I&#039;ve been on it for almost 6 months now and am just as happy as I was with Lo-Ogestral. My period used to be really heavy and lasted a week before I was on birth control. Now it lasts 5 days and is pretty light to moderate depending on which day I&#039;m on in my cycle, never heavy. No break through bleeding, no crying jags, no acne, no weight gain. The only thing that happens to me is the first few days of a new pack I get nauseous after taking the pill. But I get nauseous easily.""",9.0,27
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Terrible... Gave it a 3 because yes it works but also gave it only a 3 because of the TERRIBLE side effects. Gained about 40+ pounds in 6 months which is crazy, mood swings, complete and total loss of sex drive, headaches and had a period for 3 weeks and it was completely irregular. The cons out way the pros here. Yes it works as a birth control but do you really""",3.0,2
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I took this drug for a couple of days but had to stop because it gave me a bad case of nausea. You could set your watch by it. Ninety minutes after taking the drug I felt so sick I had to lie down.""",1.0,10
Orlistat,Obesity,"""Have just had weigh in and lost 3kgs!!!! So happy But have had bad 24 hrs with abdominal pain believe my own fault as had heavy meal when out with friends.  I know I have to be more aware! Had some stomach gremlins....and urgent visits to loo but find am not snacking as much and when I do its some nuts and mixed dried fruit instead of big bar of choc and crisps!! Am pleased with this weight loss after just 2wks and am not very mobile due to OA so will continue to update as need to lose 26kgs!""",7.0,13
Librax,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""As many of you know, the pain of gastro issues leave very little to laugh over, so that said: I&#039;ve gained three inches in height back since taking this medicine!  See, I&#039;m NO LONGER walking hunched over with my hand clasping my abdomen with my eyebrows scrunched up! I can stand upright again, now that the pain has subsided.  Truth be told, I had very little hope that this medication would work, I&#039;d had &quot;nerve&quot; pills and &quot;stomach&quot; meds and just could NOT fathom that finally something WOULD kick in!  I had been in gastro pain for approx 3 years and my eating has become an issue due to it.  Having been 93 lbs not very long ago, and now hanging in around 106, I say try this if you can.  It MAY have saved my life.""",9.0,87
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""12 years addicted, 4 prison #s, 40 jobs at least, 6 different homes, 3 evictions, 4 children let down. My life has changed! SUBOXONE saved my life! Now active in my church and in treatment I&#039;ve been clean for 8 months. PRAISE GOD.""",10.0,108
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""My acne wasn&#039;t bad I just had a few black heads and once in a while I would get deep pimples and they hurt like crap. My mom took me to the dermatologist because she was scared my skin would get worse as I got older. The doctor gave me epiduo and it seems to work amazingly. I still have blackheads but not as many or as noticeable ( granted I do wear a full face a makeup most the time )
Overall it&#039;s worth the money""",9.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had three kids and had the mirena put in a few days ago, no pain at all with the doctor putting it in , had some bleeding the same day and it has stopped since, but there is some cramping and bloating hopefully it will go away after the 3 months.""",10.0,7
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I had to come here to give another view of how this works as I came here last night was both shocked and  laughing reading the comments. I had already taken ONE tablet so it was a bit late to back out and I prepared myself for the excruciating poop storm to wake me at some point during the night. I was mildly disappointed when I woke at my usual time without so much as a tiny cramp. I did have a few rumbles that told me something was on it&#039;s way. The first BM was a bit of effort but far easier and closer to normal than the last 5 days (I had actually had some BM but scant and a lot of straining), I then proceeded to have 3 more BM&#039;s each one more liquid than the last but again no pain, no passing out. Try it, take ONE, it works""",10.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on microgestin for over two years now, and have had absolutely no problems with. My period always comes the exact time every month. I used to have bad break outs from time to time, but my skin is perfectly clear now. The only thing I have noticed is mood swings, and increased sex drive. Overall I am very pleased with this pill.""",10.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Sprintec for about 7 or 8 months. I noticed I began getting very depressed after about 2 or 3 months and now it has only gotten worse I&#039;m on antidepressants which aren&#039;t helping. I have horrible migraines almost every day which seem to get worse. My period happens about every 2-3 weeks. I&#039;m tired all the time and I have ridiculous mood swings.. I&#039;m so touchy and sensitive. After reading this I&#039;m going to stop taking this birth control.""",2.0,6
Racepinephrine,"Asthma, acute","""I have allergies and asthma. My albuterol inhaler was no longer giving me any relief. I have had a bad cold and when I would cough it would turn into an asthma attack and I would see stars, feel faint, my throat would start to close and I felt like I was going to pass out. I purchase the EZ Breathe atomizer with Racepinephrine. The relief was immediate, it was easy to use and is portable. I did experience a little hand shaking for a few min after, but my other inhaler made me dizzy, shaky, and gave me headaches, so this was VERY mild comparatively. Some  stated it burned the throat, but if your throat was sore prior, that kind of makes sense, although it did not burn my throat. The ONLY reason I did not give this a 10 is for the shakiness.""",9.0,5
Pentasa,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""I have been on Pentasa 2 capsules 2x day first week feel amazing to not have all day tummy pain or cramping. Hope I have found something that will continue to work for me.""",10.0,32
Meloxicam,Osteoarthritis,"""I have been taking Meloxicam for several months with very little relief from my Right shoulder osteoarthritis. It did very little for my Left shoulder issues either. My flare ups are quite severe. My orthopedic surgeon told me I will eventually have to have a shoulder replacement.""",1.0,31
Sertraline,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""This medication has worked wonders for me. For years I have been plagued with constant worry, fear of social situations, anxiety and panic attacks.  I started taking this medication after the loss of a loved one as all of the above symtoms were spiraling out of control.  What a change!  I have been taking it for about seven months with no side effects.""",8.0,63
Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin,Melasma,"""I&#039;ve spent a lot of money on over the counter skin lightening creams to treat my moderate/severe melasma.  Only tri-luma has worked to improve the appearance of this unsightly skin condition.  My friends immediately noticed when I used it. Although it is expensive and requires a prescription, I can say it is an excellent product and will definitely improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation, sun spots, freckles or melasma.  I highly recommend this product and only caution that it is most potent the first several applications, so only use a thin layer and apply every other day at the beginning.""",10.0,86
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I take Lortab because I have osteoarthitis of the spine and I would not be able to conduct my life on a daily basis if not for this medication. Some doctors don&#039;t like giving this medicine out to patients because it is habit forming. But, like I told my doctor, pain 24/7 or a slight addiction. I will take the addiction. I can get over an addiction but this pain is here to stay and is not going to get any better.""",10.0,101
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I first got on Implanon after the birth of my daughter back in 2013, I&#039;ve always had anxiety &amp; I&#039;m young so I figured that everything was normal because many women have depression after giving birth, however, when I got back on the implant, (this time Nexplanon, in Feb 2016), I started feeling worse &amp; worse; panic attacks, dizziness &amp; nausea, now I&#039;m planning to have it taken out. It definitely did it&#039;s job so I give it 5 stars &amp; I also barely ever bleed &amp; no cramps or weigh gain, but between the lowered sex drive &amp; the depression &amp; constant moodiness, it&#039;s time for it to go.""",5.0,6
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Hi ladies im here to share my experience wuth planb i had unprotected sex on 09-13-15 i took plan b the nextday round 12p.m bout a hour later i had all sideeffects that was expected my period was due on the 23rd i got it as expected but the next month i had spotting that only lasted a day so i was worried because on top of that i had pregnant symptoms i took several test all negative so i was now almost 3weeks late i went and purchase a v8 vitamin drink drank a large dose then nextday i got my period thank u plan b it really work and im well over 200lbs it still works Dont stress your period will come""",8.0,14
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""I took this medication on top of my regular antidepressants to help with my mood as well as insomnia. This was the worst medication I could have possibly used. I have a history of anorexia and binge eating disorder and Seroquel caused me to gain 10 pounds in a month which sent me into a total depressive episode.""",1.0,12
Tramadol,Back Pain,"""Tramadol is just about as useful as Teats on a Boar Hog!
It is not as strong as two 325mg. of Aspirin! 
Do not waste your time or money having a prescription of it  filled and be sure to kick the Worthless Doctor who gave it to you  before you leave for he is someone you never want to ever go back to again!""",1.0,24
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I was experiencing a lot of anxiety and depression and panic attacks.  My first reaction to my anxiety was to drink alcohol.  Since alcohol is a depressant, that made everything worse.  Now that I am on this medication, I feel like I&#039;m back old self - and I have no desire for alcohol (which should not be taken with this medication anyway).  I started with 10mg initially and had a lot of side effects (nausea, diarrhea, etc.) and was very lethargic, so I cut it in half and tried again.  I can&#039;t tell you how much this medication has helped me.  Remember, our body chemistries are all different, so sometimes adjustment have to be made initially.  Now I&#039;m on 10mg and I feel like a new woman.""",10.0,92
Augmentin,Sinusitis,"""I felt like crap 36 hours ago (headache, toothache, congested nose) but feel SO much better after 4 doses. I should have gone to the doctor sooner. Mild impact on my digestion, but I&#039;ll take that any day in lieu of the debilitating headache and toothache I was experiencing.""",10.0,62
Pregabalin,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I recently started taking Lyrica for two herniated discs. The doctor said I have massive nerve damage that will result in surgery but suggested taking this medication temporarily until surgery because my pain was unbearable! At first I was a little off balance but within a week I wasn&#039;t constantly in pain....within a month my pain was almost gone and I refuse to do surgery now! Thanks Lyrica for making this happen!""",9.0,69
Methadone,Chronic Pain,"""Have had 5 major cervical surgeries. Fused C2-T1 posteriorly and C2-C5 anteriorly. Lots of nerve damage and resulting pain. Many years on Oxy&#039;s and Fentanyl. Several years ago I started Methadone Tx. Worked up to 120mg/day in divided doses with Dilaudid for breakthrough. It&#039;s an excellent pain med and cheap if you have to pay for it. But after OBAMACARE destroyed my insurance (4X), no pain mngmt doctor will even talk to me. I&#039;m currently having to wean myself off these meds as the pain returns. These docs only have to cover pre-existing conditions if they accept you as a patient. So if you lose yours and nobody will talk to you, you&#039;re in a leaking boat without a paddle! It&#039;s not easy to stop, that I promise you... Go very slow if you must!""",8.0,43
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I had smoked for 40 years 2 to 3 packs a day. I enjoyed smoking. I wanted to quit for my children/grandchildren and in particular my father.I had tried everything/ nicotine gum/ hypnosis.Nothing worked, No one thought I could quit because I was so addicted. It took a little longer than 3 months to work but it worked. I have been off cigarettes for nine years.I have not even had a drag of a cigarette in that time. I feel so much healthier and my family is grateful to have me back.""",10.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This birth control worked really well for the first few months. I had very light periods, no cramps, no acne, no weight gain, and I didn&#039;t get pregnant. This birth control was a miracle for me because I used to have horrible period cramps, and it made them go away completely. But then, about 6 months after taking it, my periods started getting weird. I started getting my period on the active pills instead of the placebo pills. Then, I started getting two periods a month. I would bleed a little bit while having sex. It was so strange. I told my doctor and now I&#039;m switching to another pill. This one was good while it lasted.""",7.0,5
Flecainide,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Caused severe side effects.""",1.0,47
Trintellix,Depression,"""Run away. This med have me hives and nausea , kept thinking it would go away. I can&#039;t take it anymore. Sort of helped with anxiety but not totally.""",5.0,22
Orthovisc,Osteoarthritis,"""I had my third shot on Nov. 11.  So far, I am not impressed.  Getting the shots did not hurt at all.  Just a pinch and I felt the fluid go in a little bit.  Not a problem.  I have no relief at all as of yet.  My doctor did say that it can take up to a month after the third shot, which will be Dec. 11.  I really hope that he is correct.  My pain level is at least a 5 every day, and once a day shoots up to a 10.  This is all after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus.  My next course of action is total knee replacement.  At 54, I did not expect this to happen.  I am so disgusted.  Just praying that the shots kick in soon.  Not happy at this point.""",1.0,39
Azithromycin,Bronchitis,"""Hello! I wanted to give a complete day-to-day experience taking ZPak. Summary: I started to get sore throat, ear ache, fatigue, body chills, vomiting, and a slight fever. I would cough up white/slightly yellow mucus. Day 1: Fatigue was reduced by 80%, less coughing,didn&#039;t cough up as much mucus but dry hacking cough was still there. Day 2: Coughing was still there, ear infection reduced, little to no mucus. Couldn&#039;t lay down or would still get coughing fits, would have to sporadically sit up so I wouldn&#039;t cough throughout the night, had liquid stools. Day 3: Felt 70% better, coughing turned into an annoying honking cough with no mucus, slight blurry vision, some sweating, dryness, continued watery stools. Day 4: Feeling 75-80% better.""",8.0,92
Eslicarbazepine,Seizures,"""This medicine works well. I think it works better as an add-on though than by itself. I took it by itself, 600mg, and it completely got rid of my seizures. I had some bad side effects though which included terrible headaches and lots of sweating. It was unbearable. I went down to 200mg with another seizure medication (Lamictal) and am currently seizure free and doing much better. The side effects from the Aptiom have completely gone away.

If this drug gives you side effects at a high dose try it as an add-on therapy with a low dose of another medication. Being on two medications both at low doses will probably give you less side effects.

Also very expensive. Can get a little help from company though if you call them.""",8.0,33
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""This medicine does not work, no benefits from this at all, it is also advertised that the drug can improve your cognitive performances, for me the opposite is true, I feel a lot dumber! My personal and not medical advice is to stick with older medications since vortioxetine is relatively new on the market and not so much about this molecule is known.""",1.0,27
Zoloft,Trichotillomania,"""Years ago I was taking Zoloft for depression.  I was not taking it for Trichotillomania, though I had been pulling my hair out of a long time.  It wasn&#039;t until I stopped taking Zoloft and started back pulling my hair out that I even realized I had stopped!  It was the only medicine that ever helped and I wasn&#039;t even expecting it too.  Unfortunately I can&#039;t take it long-term because it causes me to have facial tics which over time become very painful.  But most people don&#039;t have that problem.""",10.0,24
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was taking 300 mg of Seroquel XR for 6 months. The best part was being able to get a good night&rsquo;s sleep. I had only been getting 2-3 hrs rest each night. My mind would race and it was a struggle to stay in bed. I would get up and start cleaning. Additionally, I would spend hours creating plans to organize my life. I had not actually followed any of those plans and I was depressed. I took Latuda for a short period but it made my inability to sleep worse. That&rsquo;s when I was switched to Seroquel. I loved the way it helped me feel normal. The bad - I gained 30 lbs in 6 months. I asked to be taken off and started taking Geodon. Once again I cannot sleep. I am going to ask to go back to Seroquel XR and focus on following a healthy diet.""",9.0,2
Lomotil,Diarrhea,"""I was having to go 10 plus times a day and started to lose weight because every time I ate I had to run to the bathroom. So now with the Lomotil I go maybe three times a day and I only have to take 3 of these a day, which is nice 2 in the morning after the first trip to the bathroom and 1 after each extra trip which only ends up to be two more times, 3 at the most. This is the one medicine I don&#039;t want to live without.""",10.0,96
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I just started taking Percocet today for a 2nd - 3rd degree burn I received on my leg during a fire. I couldn&#039;t walk since it happened a few days ago. Now I&#039;m on 2 x 5-325 every four hours. I&#039;m not high but now the pain is bearable. The Vicodin I was on didn&#039;t seem to do a thing but now I&#039;m actually mobile. Gave my life a start.""",7.0,7
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""For about 8 months or so I had started to feel completely different than I had ever felt in life. Now at 53 years old, I don&#039;t expect to feel like 20 but I sure didn&#039;t want to feel dead either. No interest in things, no libido at all, depressed, moody and didn&#039;t care. I had no energy...none!

My first thought was it was thyroid related since I suffer from Hypothyroidism and just thought the meds needed to be changed.   My doctor and I discussed it, took the various blood tests etc.  The thyroid was fine but my testosterone levels had fallen almost 200 points since the previous test about a year ago.   So, my doc put me on a one month trial of Axiron and what a difference.  Numbers up 100   no more complaints!""",9.0,27
Aripiprazole,Major Depressive Disorde,"""5 days - from non functioning depressed to living and enjoying life! I had no side effects starting the medication and noticed a moderate improvement by day 2.  By day 5 / remarkable difference! My history is 20 yrs on ssri&#039;s and no improvement.  Spent 9 months this year completely non functioning.  Tried rispiridone and that caused lactation and sedated me.  Pdoc put me on 60 mg Prozac +5 mg abilify and I feel like myself! Not sedated, not wired, just normal happy me! Miracle!""",10.0,23
Ultracet,Pain,"""Both of my feet need to be fused because of a disabilty that I have. I have extreme pain and can not walk.  The days that I could not walk ultracet helped me walk. No medicine works for me, but ultracet!  It is the best!!  Would recommend it to everyone with extreme pain.""",10.0,57
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""It&#039;s was my first BC and at first my skin is begin to clear up. I honestly have pretty good skin I almost never have bad skin. But after like a couple weeks use I lost sex drive and was getting really bad UTI&#039;s almost everyday. Didn&#039;t enjoy.""",2.0,1
Clindamycin,Acne,"""Clindamycin gel is no more effective than using an over the counter acne medication. Your practitioner will likely couple this topical acne med with benzoyl peroxide (to avoid bacteria resistance). As always, consult with a doctor after 8-12 weeks of using this product. Didn&#039;t clear my acne but improved my skin.""",3.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This birth control has been the best for me.  I know that there are many mixed reviews about it, but it has never given me any trouble at all.  I have also tried Lo Loestrin Fe, Trinessa (HORRIBLE vaginal irritation) and Ortho-Tri Cyclen which all gave me various side effects.  It just goes to show that everyone&#039;s bodies respond differently to different medicines.  This birth control cleared up my acne, increased my cup size, and regulated my period.  The only issue that I could complain of would be slight mood swings from time to time, but honestly that&#039;s it for me.  I would highly suggest giving this birth control a try!""",9.0,30
Invokana,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Diabetic for 17 years. On Metformin 2000mg, Sitagliption 50 mg and Glimperide 2 mg. A1C is 6.5. Weight 200 lbs. 
Started Invokana 100mg last week once daily. Primary reason to start this to see if any weight loss is possible and to eventually stop glimperide and if possible Sitagliptin. No problems so far except a some increase in urine output, which is expected. Hence giving a rating of 5. I will repost after 3 months with any weight loss  and A1C numbers. The drug is relatively cheap in India, around $25 for thirty 100 mg tablets that lasts a month.""",5.0,2
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""In 2014 I was diagnosed with PCOS. I was 14 years old and had no idea what to expect. In 2017 I was switched from Tri-Previfem to Junel FE 1/20, the 21 day pack. I&#039;ve been on it for 3 months now. In that time span I&#039;ve been constantly woken up from nightmares and have anxiety attacks and heart palpations. My mood has literally been off the wall. I snap at everything. If someone even asks me a question I blow up. I&#039;m also constantly nauseous. I honestly thought I was pregnant at first, but many doctors and home tests proved me wrong. I wouldn&#039;t suggest this because I&#039;ve never had problems with anxiety before this. Definitely going to my gyno to switch soon!!""",3.0,3
Montelukast,Allergic Rhinitis,"""This was prescribed to my 5 year old for his allergies. It worked wonderfully (2 weeks) until this week. He started complaining of leg and stomach pains, then the diarrhea. We are on day 3 of the diarrhea and he just can&#039;t handle anymore. At first I thought it was just bad luck until a little research and reading these post. He will be stopping the medication.""",7.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking this birth control for about a year now and I actually went on it because of my awful mood swings. I would uncontrollably cry about anything and everything so I figured maybe birth control would help even out my hormone levels. I think it has helped with evening out my hormones and controlling my mood swings although I still have days where I am awfully moody. I did gain a little weight on it.. nothing noticeable to the outside world except me. I&#039;ve always had acne prone skin and it hasn&#039;t helped or worsened it. Overall it&#039;s been pretty good although I am trying to switch to an implant because I&#039;ve gotten annoyed with taking it every day.""",9.0,0
Apri,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve posted here a few month ago and it&#039;s an update. I&#039;m starting the 4th pack now, and almost everything I was complaining about went away!
During the first few months I&#039;ve gained around 10 lbs, my boobs became much larger (that was super uncomfortable, bc they&#039;re large anyways), I felt a little depressed and tired (nothing I couldn&#039;t handle though, I&#039;ve been living my normal life). I couldn&#039;t work as hard as I wanted. Now I&#039;ve lost all the weight I&#039;ve gained and me is me again. Feels like magic. Also my tastes for food changed a bit. Something I loved does not taste good for me anymore, it&#039;s strange, but fun to experience.""",8.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,None,"""The only reason I am prescribed them is to stop my period for several months (I skip the inactive pills and start a new pack). The first month was okay but into week 3 of my second month I started having heavy  &quot;spotting&quot;, enough to need a tampon. Two weeks later I called my Dr to inform them that I had been bleeding for two weeks straight and ask what was going on. They insist that my body is just getting used to the hormones and to keep taking them. It has now been over a month, I&#039;m almost done with my third pack and the bleeding/spotting every day is STILL an issue.  On the rare moments when it&#039;s light enough for sex, forget about it. I have no desire and dry as the desert. I&#039;m also extremely tired and have had random breakouts.""",1.0,16
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""It cured  yeast infection but also caused severe itching inside as well as hives all over my body. Even after getting medicines to treat the reaction things didn&#039;t go away. 24 hrs on allergy meds and I still am miserably itchy and covered in hives""",2.0,1
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""This was my first time on birth control. At the beginning typical symptoms occurred such as nausea and spotting, but after a couple of weeks these symptoms faded away. I didn&#039;t have a problem with acne before occasionally it will flare up when my period was about to come or stress, but I noticed that it has cleared up my face and my back significantly. I rate this birth control a 5 because even though it has helped preventing pregnancy and regulating my period, every month I would get a yeast infection. The yeast infection got so bad that my doctor had to prescribe medication for it to go away Monistat as a treatment was out of the question. I was on this pill for four months.""",5.0,1
Levetiracetam,Epilepsy,"""This medication works pretty well for my son, but for the price.""",8.0,8
Mesalamine,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""Lialda is not for everyone. Talk to your doctor about other options because they&#039;re out there! I was prescribed to take Lialda 3xs daily. A couple hours after my third dose I developed the following reaction: fever, nausea, vomiting, chills, rash/hives on my throat and neck. My doctor wanted me to continue talking Lialda but lessen the dose. I did as told, and was bedridden from the side effects. I then found GI Dr and was prescribed Asacol and medicated enemas. No reactions yet! I wonder why Lialda made me sick but I am fine with Asacol?""",2.0,27
Copper,Birth Control,"""Insertion? Awful. I haven&#039;t had kids, so of course my pain tolerance is going to be low. The pain doesn&#039;t last long - basically, if you want a good hormonal birth control just suck it up. For me, the day I got it I had pretty damn bad cramps, but by the next day they were nonexistent.  About a week before my period I was getting cramps here and there - nothing Tylenol couldn&#039;t take care of. Now I just got my period, and I&#039;m going to be honest it is heavy. I do have some cramps with it, but nothing like I have experienced in the past. I have lost weight since getting off the pill. My mood, it&#039;s stable for once! Sex is still great, I feel great, boyfriend loves it too! Especially the no hormone part! I highly recommend it.""",7.0,53
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""I&#039;m a 52 Hispanic male, started lisinopril 10mg seven days ago, blood pressure was 150/80 before starting medicines, last couple of days it&#039;s been 111/73 and 110/72 but last night I blacked out and fell to the ground, my wife say&#039;s I shook before falling, I told her before passing out that I didn&#039;t feel well. Paramedics think I &quot;bottomed out&quot; and to tell my doctor and he&#039;ll probably change it from 10mg. It was scary, thought I saw the &quot;white light&quot;, I&#039;m losing weight too, maybe too fast. Anyway I&#039;m hoping he&#039;ll let me not take them at all and just let me try with my lifestyle changes.""",8.0,112
Zoloft,Depression,"""This is making me vomit, giving me migraines, making me more irritable and I have dizziness.""",1.0,39
Cymbalta,Depression,"""It worked extremely well. """,7.0,23
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the implant for about 18 months and I love it. It stopped my period right away. I did spot for 2 weeks about a year ago but it wasn&#039;t nothing I couldn&#039;t handle. I haven&#039;t had a period since. No mood swings, no headaches. No more babies!!!! I would definitely recommend this. I&#039;ve seen other reviews and maybe its a different reaction to each individual. But so far no problems for me. I have until  April of 2017 and I will be doing this again.""",10.0,10
Acthar,Allergies,"""very good""",9.0,3
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I took doxycycline for one month exactly and it honestly did my face wonders! My doctor had it combined with 3%/5% benzamycin top gel, but I managed to finish the gel in 2 weeks or less because my break outs were bad and that would make them go away by the next day. Now the doxycycline has helped A LOT with the break outs not appearing on my face. I&#039;m 20 years old and got the pills prescribed to be taken once a day every day for a month and now I haven&#039;t broken out since I started. I&#039;m a girl and whenever I got my period, I would break out pretty badly, but this medication has helped A LOT with that. I will ask for a refill on both medications. Highly recommend to give them both a try.""",10.0,23
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I just finished reading all these reviews about Lexapro, just prior I was reading all the reviews from people trying to get off Lexapro.. Crazy the things people go thru to get on this medication and then just as crazy the things you go thru to get off it. So what to do???? I have been on Lex for approx. 18 months my Dr put me on when there was a lot going on in my life and i told &#039;I had shopping cart rage&quot; :)  among others issues. I too went thru all the crap in the beginning and felt just stick it out. I did and I survived and things seemed better. fast forward 18 months later I thought my life has calmed down and I wanted off the meds. I also have Ambien and Xanax that I take &quot;as needed&quot; which isn&#039;t often. I ask my Dr about getting off""",8.0,11
Propranolol,Anxiety,"""I was having panic attack and tested myself again and again my heart rate was 145 at resting 30mins after taking 10mg it went back to normal and relaxed me and relieved me of chest pain does work""",8.0,19
Zofran,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Was very sick from antibiotics and large doses of Prednisone to help with the asthma.  Couldn&#039;t hold any food down but did take enough water and Gatorade.  Kept losing weight and had terrible abdominal cramps with the nausea.   Finally saw another Dr after 11 days who prescribed the ZOFRAN and all nausea and cramps totally went away.  Finally could start eating again!  ZOFRAN was a miracle med for me! !!""",10.0,30
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""My experience with Latuda is mostly negative. I have been on it for 5 months and will be tapering off in a couple of weeks thankfully.  The only good thing about it is it stabilized me in a severe mixed mania with psychosis episode, but other than that, the side effects are horrible.  It has done nothing for my depression the past two months and I have had anxiety and major irritability on it.  The nausea and vomiting is miserable.  I was prescribed zofran to offset the nausea but that is not so helpful either since the zofran causes constipation.  The 350 calorie requirement is a pain because you can&#039;t take it with dinner or you fall asleep instantly, so I take it with a late night meal to last a few more hours, hence more weight gain.""",3.0,12
Tapentadol,Pain,"""My pain level was10  most of the  pain from severe back problems down my left leg into my foot. After many medicines which made me groggy sick to my stomach and not able to really function. My doctor prescribed  Nucynta ER. I can function without most side affects. The only side effect seemed to be like a light recall problem. When carrying on a conversation. Example names and places times. I could go all around what I wanted to say then finally. It would come to me.""",10.0,41
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""So, after a bad reaction to Blisovi, my doctor tried LoLo for me.  Turns out its basically the same as Blisovi, in terms of active ingredients.  The first week on this, I started getting small white bumps above my lips and my lips became very dry.  Then, I got a rash all over my stomach and on my legs.  It turns out I&#039;m allergic to one of the main ingredients in this pill, norethindrone.  I&#039;m only adding this information because if you have similar experiences with  Blisovi or LoLo, check out the similarities in terms of active ingredients.  It&#039;s worth checking out drugs that don&#039;t contain norethindrone if your experience is similar to mine, such as Yaz or a Yaz generic (Loryna, Gianvi). Rash is almost gone since I switched to Loryna. :)""",1.0,1
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""I was put on lisinopril 2x in 1yr n both times it made me have a cough as if i had the whooping cough...all I did was cough like I was coughing up my insides....I immediately stopped taking it once I realized it was the same meds they had me take before...I&#039;m on a different bp meds very few coughs but not as bad as coughing up my insides...my advise is google read n  investigate your meds before taking them""",1.0,20
Mesalamine,Crohn's Disease,"""Significantly reduces my Crohn&#039;s symptoms.""",9.0,4
Ciprofloxacin,Bronchitis,"""There is an awful lot of things I have to take separately now and I usually always take my medicines with milk and that is a big adjustment. However it seems to be doing the trick but I have heartburn and a bad taste in my mouth all the time and I don&#039;t like that at all. I will be taking my last dose on Thursday.""",4.0,22
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I was experiencing a lot of discharge, itching and burning. The doctor verified that I had a vaginal bacterial infection.  The Metronidazol Tab 500 mg tablet was given to me for 7 days.  I feel sick to my stomach and dizzy most of the time.  The left side of my face feels a little numb.  The taste in my mouth is awful, but I chew gum to counteract it. I have 2 doses to take yet, and find it hard to swallow because of there is no coating on the tablets. Hopefully it did it&#039;s job without causing any other problems.""",5.0,12
Divalproex sodium,Epilepsy,"""I have been on Depakote for 15 years, I have epilepsy juvenile myoclonic. No side effects for me. I really like this medicine. It makes me feel safe all the time.""",9.0,31
Elocon,Atopic Dermatitis,"""If only I&#039;d found out about this cream earlier! I suffer from dermatitis on my face (brought on by stress) and tried everything else first, but this was the only thing that worked. Took about 2 days for me.""",10.0,31
Eluxadoline,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Why would one take a medication for abdominal pain when one of the side effects is abdominal pain.""",5.0,15
Haldol,Tourette's Syndrome,"""My son 13 was taking this and it made tics worse. Blurred vision, erection. His tongue would do weird thing.""",1.0,28
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""My starting weight was 252. Started taking Belviq first month was maybe 7 lb loss then the lbs starting dropping. To date I weight 210 my goal is 180. I also cut out all white food, no fast food, soda or candy. I also do 3 days at the gym. Went from a 52 mens suit to a 44 regular men&#039;s . The first week I did have a headache and dizzy.""",10.0,22
Zoloft,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""I was going through absolute hell. Dark days was effecting my Family life and work. The Man inside of me said keep going, but I couldn&#039;t.

I pulled into the Doctors office contemplating going up stairs to the office (anxiety). I felt weak asking for Male advise from my Male Doc?

I told the Doctor about my previous experiences on SSRI&#039;s and how they made my mood worse. He prescribed me 50mg of Zoloft and after 5-6 weeks, I was me again. It doesn&#039;t feel drug induced, it just kicks your bad thoughts completely. No ill side effects. But thats my story!""",10.0,18
Mirabegron,Overactive Bladde,"""Started on 25 mg which didn&#039;t work. Taking 50 mg for 5 weeks no improvement. Need to find something else. Would not recommend.""",1.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I am only 16 and have taken this pill for 3 months and am FINALLY switching. While on the active (white pills) my periods lasted 13 days which is more than twice as long as they lasted before going onto the pill. I experienced severe spotting throughout every single pack as well as horrible cramping and mood swings. """,1.0,8
Ibuprofen,Headache,"""Long term migraine sufferer. First used Axert twice, still had burning, Advil Migraine relieved the burning. Only one day , but seems like it is worth a try.""",9.0,6
Klonopin,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I use klonopin for panic disorder and RLS.  It works amazingly for my panic, but it has actually worsened my RLS!  It does make me sleepy, but every time I&#039;m about to doze off, the kicking and terrible feelings come back in my legs.  I can&#039;t stop moving them for at least an hour.  I&#039;m glad it works for some people, but it doesn&#039;t work for me. I&#039;m on 2 mg a day.""",3.0,40
Klonopin,Migraine Prevention,"""Since taking Klonopin (past 4 months) for my migraines, which I get at least twice a week, I have had a significant decrease in the either the length of the migraine or the severity of the migraines.  Although, I still get them just as often, I am now able to function and get through the pain without having to stay in bed with no lights and no sound most of the time.  I still have very severe ones at times but having a 50-60% improvement is very significant for me as I have been suffering with migraines for over 25 years now.  I would certainly recommend giving it a try for those having frequent, debilitating migraines.""",8.0,44
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I had only taken Xanax a few times as needed and losing it (oops). Sometimes it works right away with calming me down and everything, but this one time I was a mess and it took a while to work. But, on the bright side, I have very bad insomnia and it made me sleep better. I do not take it as a sleepy aid, that was just one instance where it was night time.""",9.0,21
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""My doctor gave me a 30 day trial of Strattera with incrementing doses each week. It started with 10mg and the last week was 60mg. I didn&#039;t really notice a positive difference with any dosage but I did have an extremely detailed and horrific dream the first two nights but after that my sleeping was normal. As far as side effects other than the two night terrors I was slightly constipated. It took a lot more effort to make myself do #2. I&#039;m currently on Adderall XR and it seems to do the trick.""",1.0,11
Linzess,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve been on linzess for 2 weeks and feel amazing! Yes I go to the bathroom a lot in the morning, about 4 times, mostly watery. BUT it beats feeling cramped and gross all day like I did before. My stomach is flatter Bc I am finally not bloated. I am not sure how people gain weight on this Bc it makes you go to the bathroom a lot. Maybe fluid retention. I do drink A LOT of water with this medicine and followed the reccomendation of increased fiber in my diet. I&#039;ve lost 5lbs. It&#039;s only been 2 weeks but I am having amazing results and am finally pain free!""",10.0,41
Paroxetine,Depression,"""Worked excellently for me the only drawback was weight gain was hard to get off""",10.0,2
Amitriptyline,Depression,"""I suffer an array of chronic pain / low back and leg issues - My doctor, after many failed attempts of finding the right medication for me, used this in conjunction with the muscle relaxant Robaxin and in the first three days there was notable significant relief of virtually all pain. I continue to take 75mg twice a day and I feel like I have my life back again. This medicine has been a blessing.""",10.0,92
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""This seemed like a great idea at first. Not having to remember the pill and still reaping the benefits of no PMS symptoms and no pregnancy. This turned out to be a horrible idea.... I gained a substantial amount of weight even though my lifestyle has not changed and I am constantly having breakthrough bleeding. I am getting mine removed. """,3.0,4
Hydroxychloroquine,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""My RA Dr. Prescribed 200mg 2X P/Day - Approximately 1 month ago.  I feel a great difference on improvement of pain relief!  But, I do have to eat prior to taking or I get nauseous.  Also, I get very sweaty - dripping sweaty, It&#039;s terrible!  But the RA Pain is So Much Worse than being sweaty &amp; nauseous, so I will continue to take this medicine! Aside from the 2 side effects  I mentioned Plaqunil has relieved my pain substantially!""",8.0,28
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I started Trulicity 1.5  and Oseni on Tuesday.  Did not feel well on Wed...kind of indigestion and burping a little, thinking it was lunch.  Thursday the awful sulphur burps started which have not stopped.  I feel like a baby is kicking my insides.  Friday was all day diarrhea.  Not much appetite but I know I need to eat so I eat a little.  My blood sugars have NOT gone down and holding between 150 and 210.  Sat the diarrhea was gone but the burps were worse and nothing can stop them.  I cannot sleep.  I am so tired.  Sunday, today, I could not make it to church because of the burping and gurgling in my belly and you never know when the diarrhea will hit again.  I will not use another dose of this medicine.""",1.0,16
Phenazopyridine,Dysuria,"""My doctor prescribed pyridium to ease itchiness and burning caused by a yeast infection. This medication did not work at all for me, I am as itchy as ever!""",1.0,4
Dexilant,GERD,"""After years of nsaids use and no stomach protection, my stomach was in such pain. I felt like I litteraly had the Alien digging out. It was so painful I writhed in pain pleading to just die already. This lasted for four years and worsened and seemed to age me from the stress of it, even smelling something spicy set her off, burning with acid indigestion to the point I couldn&#039;t breathe after associated with severe bloating and a painful lump that I swore was a tumor hanging on my stomach ( hence the Alien ). After several test, all neg except anemia, poss. Mild blockage resolved and Linzess meds, IBSC or CIC. So I&#039;m going to go Paleo diet. Still bloating up. But almost pain free for two weeks after years.""",8.0,8
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""If you want absolutely zero anxiety then Xanax/alprazolam are very helpful.""",10.0,88
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I&#039;m 30 and from the UK. I&#039;m pretty fit and healthy but I have had episodes of anxiety related erectile dysfunction for most of my adult life. I could get hard easily enough, but I would lose my erection either before sex or during.
I&#039;ve been seeing this new girl for a couple of months now - who I am really starting to fall for - and it had been getting worse so I decided to take some action and went to see my GP. 
All the blood tests came back normal, so the doctor diagnosed anxiety as the cause.
She prescribed me 10mg of Cialis. Last night was the first night I used it and I am so happy I went and saw someone about it. My erection felt so much fuller and harder, and I had the confidence to know it wasn&#039;t going away any time soon. Plus an added bonus was how it made me last longer too! I was side effect free during the sex, however I started to get a headache through the night and the following day. A small price to pay for a rejuvenated sex life. Fingers crossed things can continue in this direction.""",9.0,71
Methotrexate,Ectopic Pregnancy,"""I was given this drug for an ectopic pregnancy, at 6 weeks. It&#039;s a slow process and the pain is still there but so far have been followed every week and it seems that its been working in my case the Bhcg (pregnancy hormone) level is going down. Exprerienced some side effects.""",7.0,12
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve had severe anxiety and depression for many years and have tried many meds. For me, BuSpar wasn&#039;t very effective, even at the maximum dose of 60mg/day. It also caused me very restless legs at night, which was extremely troublesome. I couldn&#039;t lie still for even ten seconds. I also got brain zaps. My doctor thinks I should remain on BuSpar, so these days I take only 10mg/day as a backup to my other meds. I don&#039;t have the side effects at the lower dose.""",5.0,28
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Bydureon since 11/12.  My A1c has gone from 9.5 to 6.0 and I am off of all insulin.  When I first started the med I was 5&#039;2 and 187 pounds.  I am now just over 10 months later 138 lbs.  This has worked miracles for me as none of the oral medications helped me at all.  I have not had any side effects.  The shot is a bit painful but I&#039;ve found if you let it warm up about 15 minutes it&#039;s a little easier. I do have hard knots at the injection site which last few weeks so I rotate where I give the injection. If you are just starting out on Bydureon and want to give up, try to hang on a little while longer.  It did not work for me right away and did take about 8-10 weeks before I started noticing the benefits.""",10.0,94
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been taking seasonal for almost 3 years and love it. My periods are shorter and lighter with less pain. I haven&#039;t had any problems with break through bleeding. This is the only birth control pill to work for me (have tried 5 others). I know this pill doesn&#039;t work for everyone though.""",10.0,7
Lexapro,Depression,"""I was very depressed for at least 8 years. After barely being able to do my basic mom duties, I decided to get help. My GP suggested Lexapro and I haven&#039;t looked back in 2 years. My overall mood and outlook on life have dramatically improved and now, not every little mishap sends me to bed for days on end. I still have struggles as we all do, but this medicine has really been like the hand of God touching my life. Please don&#039;t wait as long as I did to change your life and get back to your wonderfully made self!""",9.0,147
Alprazolam,Tinnitus,"""It helps me a lot and I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d do without it. It has changed my life. Thank you to whoever made this drug.""",10.0,133
Zofran ODT,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I am/was taking this medicine to combat nausea from post chemo treatments and I found that it did give me a headache and I could not stand the taste it left in my mouth when the medicine disintegrated on my tongue. """,6.0,5
Zoloft,Depression,"""A real life changing medicine, depression gone. Social anxiety greatly improved. 100mg daily for 3 months. Minimal side effects. Also taking 1mg Klonopin daily for anxiety.""",10.0,16
Wellbutrin XL,Depression,"""This medication saved my life!  I take 300mg daily. Fortunately I haven&#039;t had any adverse side-effects.   I tried four other drugs before being allowed to remain on Wellbutrin XL by my insurance company.  Sadly my list of medications included the generic for Wellbutrin XL. It took years, side-effects, and suicidal tendencies (due to generic) before I was allowed to remain on Wellbutrin XL.  Now I&#039;m not just surviving my life I&#039;m living it.""",10.0,85
Celebrex,Osteoarthritis,"""I am a 31 year old male US Army combat vet who suffers from arthritis. For years it went untreated and I was in pain every day all day until I was prescribed Celebrex, within a few days I felt better than I had in years. Upon waking in the morning I take 100mg&#039;s and within an hour or so I feel relief, if I miss a dose I can tell and I can feel it. I do not suffer any of the mentioned side affects after approximately 5 years. Of course it does not work for everyone but at this point I cannot live without it""",10.0,64
Effexor,Depression,"""Total life saver. Took away the pain of existence
been on it for 7 years, used to binge drink a lot but it interfered. Don&#039;t drink anymore, no intention to stop Effexor.""",10.0,55
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I am into week 3 now, haven&#039;t had a smoke in a week. When I was smoking, i became very ill. I still get very sick to my stomach, dizzy, constipated, gas, metallic taste in my mouth, everything           smells bad, and my skin is super sensitive. I don&#039;t think I would have been able to quit without it, but I don&#039;t think I need it anymore.""",5.0,21
Primidone,None,"""My doctor first prescribed Mysoline for me at least 12 years ago, after attending a Medical Conference. I was unable to raise a cup to my lips, or cut the food on my dinner plate. My tremor was noticeable by family and friends. I had been checked for Parkinsons, and the results were negative. This doctor learned that this medication was taken for Essential Tremor, which was mis-diagnosed too many times by Doctors. He wanted me to try it at least. I readily accepted, to take Mysoline, and before I knew it I had results. Taking this prescription, gave me my life back. I no longer needed assitance at dinner time, or by family and friends. I live a normal life now, not ashamed to go out in public. Inderal was added with Mysoline just lately. Thanks""",10.0,44
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on month 3 &amp; at first I had no side effects because I had just got off the depo shot. But this month I&#039;m having mood swings.. My face is breaking out &amp; I&#039;ve always had nice clear skin &amp; so far I&#039;ve been bleeding 8 days straight &amp; cramping every day as well which I&#039;ve Never done!! I&#039;m seriously thinking about getting off this pill or taking nothing at all I&#039;m tired of all these toxins in my body doing me harm!""",2.0,6
Diclofenac,Pain,"""Gained a greater range of motion after rotator cuff surgery.""",7.0,3
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Gets you to sleep every time. Don&#039;t wake up throughout the night. No sleeping pill hangover effect. Never experienced any bad side effects.""",10.0,5
Hydrochlorothiazide,High Blood Pressure,"""I have HBP as a side effect of Cyclosporin and Myfortic used as anti-rejection meds for a liver transplant.  I was first on Amalopidine and after two years of numbness/severe chills/exhaustion/extreme susceptibility to cold (I am Canadian) and stage 2 kidney failure I suspected it and discontinued it on my own.  The named side-effects cleared within six months but the HPB also reappeared.  Enter Hydrochlorothizide ---  After two years my kidney function is normal - BP fully controlled @115/75 and absolutely no downside effects other than peeing a lot  =NoBigDeal!

Great med for me""",10.0,45
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""I have generalized anxiety disorder and I only take Valium as needed. When I am going to do something that will make me particularly anxious (e.g. a date with a girl) I take 3mg. It helps me to be myself.""",8.0,69
Viekira Pak,Hepatitis C,"""Did 12 weeks VPac   Cleared virus at 4 weeks last May just had labs again still undetected. After treatment I have only gone down hill, my liver has grown 3 cm  went from a F0 to a F2-3 moderate never had liver pain prior... ever.
Now  I have pain in my liver at a level 9 ,going straight thru to back.  I had no liver issues prior 
felt I was not a candidate for this drug yet as I was having no liver issues. But sick with Lyme, EBV and as I had thyroid cancer and my labs are not good, lots of immune disorders disease, now think I got liver cancer the pains so bad, I knew when I got that first box when I touched it I had such a bad feeling I threw it to back of my closet for a month till I got pressured to take it, MISTAKE""",1.0,4
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I am 19 years old &amp; I have been taking Lutera for about seven months now. I have had hormonal problems and have noticed that this is a great solution. The pills are small and easy to take along with my other medications. The first two months of taking it I felt pretty nauseous &amp; my breasts were a little tender.
I started having sex about five months ago &amp; I was very nervous at first about getting pregnant, however after being on this contraception, I am confident that this is a genuinely effective pill to take. I strongly recommend!!""",9.0,18
Bactrim,Kidney Infections,"""Took this medicine for a horrible horrible HORRIBLE kidney infection. Worked within 2 days and cleared up all of my symptoms, which was such a relief. I was told to finish off the bottle by my doctor, and the next day I developed a horrible case if the hives. I stopped taking the medicine immediately, but the hives stuck around for another 3 days. What a miserable week! So, Bactrim worked wonders for my kidney infection, but little did I know I was severely allergic to it. Take with caution.""",5.0,32
Paxil,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""My anxiety is pretty bad to the point it makes me feel ADHD, depressed and overall anxious. It&#039;s not that I dread or fear anything, it feels more like I&#039;m in a constant panic attack, defensively bad mood! Then came Paxil and my life did a complete 180. I still have ADHD but as soon as I notice it acting up I&#039;m able to laugh it off, stop, and reorganize to get back on track. I don&#039;t feel helpless or sad anymore. This runs on both sides of my family but more so on the maternal side.  I &quot;got better&quot; so I stopped cold turkey. Do not do this. It is absolutely horrific and I experienced some of the worst silent panic attacks ever!  Meedless to say, I am back on it and will never come off it again!""",10.0,85
Divalproex sodium,Epilepsy,"""This medicine has been generally been quite effective in controlling my seizures, once I controlled for other factors like sleep, caffeine, etc.  I gained 10% or so of my body weight in the winter, but I&#039;m pretty confident if I work harder I can reverse that (by more regular workouts and more careful fat and especially carb intake).  """,8.0,8
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I am 26 years old and have never been pregnant.  I had mine inserted approximately 2 weeks ago.  The insertion was quite painful for me because my cervix was very, very tight and she needed two attempts to get it in there.  Afterwards I felt very hot, nauseous and dizzy for about an hour.  My cramps remained for the rest of the day.  But by the third day, I felt GREAT. 

I love it.  What a great thing to have.""",9.0,0
Mirabegron,Overactive Bladde,"""I have been on this medication for 3 weeks and so far it has been a God send and given me my life back. The first week was tough as my bladder was in agony but it has all paid of now. I still have some bad days but they are nowhere near as bad as they used to be. I feel 22 again. I recommend anyone to give this a try. I have tried all the other medications and none of them worked. This has worked wonders for me. Very happy customer!""",9.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about 6 years with no issues. My pharmacy gave me this generic and I was not thrilled but decided to try it since it was covered by my plan. I started spotting as soon as I started the new pack and kept going through the month. I&#039;m at the end of week three and have been using tampons because I was having enough breakthrough bleeding to require it. It&#039;s Friday, I&#039;m supposed to start placebo pills Sunday and would usually start my period the following Tuesday. I&#039;ve had breakthrough bleeding plus more for the whole month. This sucks!""",1.0,5
Sertraline,Depression,"""Worked excellent, restored me to my old happy self. After about 2 years being on 100mg/day, started to &quot;poop out.&quot; Don&#039;t let that scare you away from it, though. It&#039;s worth trying.""",10.0,4
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Saw the doctor today.  Waiting for blood test results.  I had asked the doctor to give my Byetta since Januvia didn&#039;t appear to be really helping getting my A1C and I had gone of Actos.  Went through 3 months and not happy with the lumps and scarring that I got from the injections.  Didn&#039;t have this issue with Byetta since the needles were thinner and the amount of fluid less.  Yes, the once a week injections are convenient and I lost about 15 lbs since using the medication.""",5.0,23
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Migraine,"""For the last few months, I have suffered from debilitating menstrual migraines. I got a bad one today, and I was literally crawling on the floor in agony. I had throbbing pain and nausea. This knocked it out completely in about 45 minutes. No pain med I&#039;ve tried has worked like this.""",10.0,4
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""My experience has been great and horrifying. Now, to explain myself I will list the effects I&#039;ve had so far. I am on my fourth dose of my 40 mg vyvanse. I was put on 40 because my doctor said it would be okay. ADVERSE EFFECTS: *Severe* Just today on my fourth dose I had experienced something new my entire life..sitting on my chair I lifted my leg and was overcome with the feeling of it, &quot;falling asleep&quot;. It was overcome abruptly out of nowhere with the feeling of tiny bubbles in the numbers of thousands racing from my foot up to my thigh without any of these, in idea of description bubbles popping. Until it reached my thigh when it was immediately somewhat relieved...skip to later today and my leg was paralyzed almost""",1.0,11
Bevacizumab,Non-Small Cell Lung Cance,"""July 31, 2006 diagnosis: stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer.  I began with a clinical trial of Avastin in January &#039;07.  I continue to have the infusion every three weeks; my cancer is in remission.  Normal life expectancy for this stage cancer is 2 to 5 years.  God has blessed me so far with 2 1/4 yrs of wonderful life and no reason to think it won&#039;t continue much longer than 5.  I&#039;m half way there and God has been so good to make the doctors and medication available to me. I recommend it to anyone. Side effects are minimal for me.""",8.0,155
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""I took Cymbalta for 3 months and it worked great. Then over time it didn&#039;t work as well and I quit. I hit rock bottom.""",6.0,21
Lubiprostone,"Constipation, Chronic","""This created very messy and uncomfortable stools, but any relief was better than none at all. But I am a college student who works out regularly and eats pretty decently. I had 2 allergic reactions and the second one was a lot worse. My lips and tongue were numb, my chest was tight, and I had to run across campus to find Benadryl. It wasn&#039;t fun. NEVER ignore signs of a possible reaction.""",4.0,16
MetroGel-Vaginal,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""When I use Metro-gel, I don&#039;t have to worry about bacterial vaginitis coming back easily. It helps faster, and it&#039;s very effective. When I take the oral medicines, bacterial vaginitis recurs within weeks. That can be a major pain.  The only bummer is the yeast infection that can sometimes occur.""",9.0,59
Xanax,Anxiety,"""Really does help with anxiety/panic attacks, but has nasty withdrawals. I was prescribed .5mg 3x a day, and whenever I moved, my new doctor stopped prescribing me them, pretty much forcing me to quit cold turkey. Worst month of my life, and it only exacerbated my anxiety in the end.""",5.0,25
Vemurafenib,"Melanoma, Metastatic","""Cancer returned (metastasized) in abdomen Sept 2011. I ended up in hospital, first parenthesis withdrew 10 liters of abdominal fluid. Given 5 months maximum to live. It is now April 2012. Zelboraf has extended and saved my life. 
I&#039;ve been told by specialist in Denver (university of Colorado hospital) that in Europe 42 month life extension has been documented at present time. By dosing with 2 x 240mg pills twice a day! I&#039;d be dead if not for Zelboraf! """,9.0,48
Junel 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""This is my fourth month in Junel 1/20. I used to be on Gildess &amp; was switched to this after it was discontinued. I have to take a low hormone birth control because all other birth controls have given me extreme sickness. This birth control has worked very well for me. Light periods which are regular and predictable. I don&#039;t think this birth control has made me gain weight and if anything my skin looks good. I just feel normal which is a good thing. I do have anxiety problems so it&#039;s hard to tell if the birth control has been effecting that. I do have to say I&#039;ve had some constipation but don&#039;t know if it is related to the pill and also slightly lowered sex drive but again not 100% sure if that&#039;s related to the pill.""",9.0,0
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I have been on these for 7 days and they haven&#039;t helped at all even though I have changed my eating habits.""",1.0,9
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""It was a horrible experience.  I had 4 hours of severe left side abdominal pain that radiated to my back. I felt like I was going to pass out when I stood up and had to stay in bed. """,1.0,5
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m bipolar II and this med works very well. The depression still comes and goes and I do feel kinda crappy somewhat often, but it is definitely not horrible and incapacitating like it was before. Also Lamictal has reduced my hypomania probably by half, and makes it barely noticeable unless I am trying to sleep. A huge plus is that I&#039;ve had ZERO side effects of any kind (other than temporary ones when increasing doses), which is very rare for antidepressants and anti-mania drugs. Hope this was helpful and hopeful""",8.0,32
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the implanon after my first child. Then took it out, got pregnant with my second &amp; back in a couple weeks after birth. I love it! Personally, it works great for me. I don&#039;t have bad side affects w/ it &amp; my husband and I never use other forms of contraception &amp; no scares. My period is still regular. I&#039;ve gained weight but I&#039;m also not the healthiest eater lol. My insurance covered it both for insertion &amp; removal! &amp; I&#039;ll definately keep using it. Its already in your arm so you don&#039;t have to remember specific times like with the pill. Or have rejections like w/ the IUDs""",9.0,9
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Skyla for about 3 months now. I wrote a review earlier within the first week I had Skyla inserted describing how it all went. Now I get very light cramps every once in a while. I also get my &quot;period&quot; regularly because of my two female roommates, when they get theirs, I get mine. But it&#039;s not a real period, just light spotting for about 2 to 4 days. I&#039;ve also lost weight on skyla(the pills made me gain weight and drove me crazy). Now I&#039;m back to normal but only down side is, I&#039;ve been breaking out, bad, on my jaw area especially. Never had acne before until now, very frustrating. Trying to come up with a solution to the acne, if all goes well, I really won&#039;t have anything else to complain about Skyla. I&#039;m 20 btw.""",8.0,8
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Very drowsy for the first week of taking it, but once your body gets used to it, it is a great mood stabilizer. I&#039;ve been on it 6 years and it calms the edginess and irritability with bipolar. Also makes you sleep like a rock. My weight only changed when lithium was added to my meds. No significant weight gain for me. If I go a few days without it, I notice I&#039;m on edge constantly.""",8.0,32
Copper,Birth Control,"""I had the paragard inserted yesterday. I was sick of being on hormones, this year would have been 10 years on the depo. I haven&#039;t had any children. The insertion was painful and a very strange pain for someone who has never had children. However, for me, the cramps and spasms that occurred afterwards were the worst part. I actually vomited from the pain and it took me around 2 hours to stand up without passing out or panicking. I was prescribed oxycodone for the pain and some nausea pills. Yesterday i was in a lot of pain but today I&#039;m feeling lots better! My pain tolerance is pretty high but those cramps kicked my bum! I will update on everything in a few weeks. Make sure you have someone with you during insertion to hold your hand! :)""",9.0,2
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I just started taking this medication on (4/9/2015) and I can honestly say that the amount of energy I have is almost mind blowing! I made the decision to take this  because I am a young (26) single mother of a 5 year old and through the hardships we have endured I began to notice I ate to feel better. Until I realized it was making me feel worse. I had ZERO energy. Barely had the energy to go to work and do the daily routine let alone play with my innocent child who so desperately needs her mother. It was time I made a change. That&#039;s when I made my appointment. I am 5&#039;6 and my starting weight was 231. I am already down 5lbs. I&#039;m working out and eating right as well! I will check in later and let you know of my progress! Best wishes!""",9.0,13
Aspirin,Pain,"""This would be the second most effective NSAID for me, behind Motrin but well ahead of Aleve or other OTC&#039;s of any type - It is my preference for &quot;cold and flu&quot; because it breaks a fever pretty quick.   If there is a downside, it&#039;s that if I take 2 or 3 a day for more than a week, it definitely causes a ringing in my ears, loud.   Short-term or simple pain, the old school aspirin just works.""",9.0,19
Prednisone,Pharyngitis,"""I have taken prednisone for other reasons than this razor/ glass feeling sore throat, fever and body aches and have hated it!  I went to Urgent Care who told me I didn&#039;t have strep and this was viral. I asked if there was anything they could give me to help open me up because my nose was stuffy and my throat felt constricted, they said steam. Next day I was able to be squeezed in at my Dr.&#039;s office he figures viral too but gave me prednisone, within a few hours I noticed the difference in my air flow down my windpipe and that says a lot cause I take oxygen for heart defect. For all the times I hated taking prednisone before because of side effects. I am happily taking it for the worst sore throat I have ever had in my life!""",9.0,10
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""Been on it for several years for spinal condition. Never had any uncomfortable side effects from it, and it managed my pain great. Now I have been taken off Dilaudid and put on Methadone. Nausea, periodic profuse sweating along with agonizing pain is what I&#039;m back to. I also got tired of finding doctors that were willing to prescribe it, finding a pharmacy that carried it and even if the pharmacy has them, you still have the pharmacists who decide to &quot;play God and were not willing to fill it for you. If you are lucky enough to establish these 3. things, you&#039;re still having to deal with ignorant attitudes from people who think they know more than the orthopedic professionals that you have to see on a  monthly basis.""",10.0,80
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I took two pills with a couple glasses of water at bedtime and had a bowel movement approximately eleven hours later with no unusual discomfort at all. When I have prepared for examinations in the past it was always the bottle of citromag that you drink after the stool softeners that made me feel cold and crampy and that I should just stay on the toilet for the night. No problem with dulcolax at all""",9.0,2
Aggrenox,"Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis","""I was put on aggrenox to keep from having  strokes. I was fine with taking it until about 7 months later it caused me to have another. Before and after my stroke I had excruciating headaches. I took my own self off aggrenox and the headaches disappeared. I would suggest if anyone is taking it to STOP.""",1.0,4
Duloxetine,Depression,"""Cymbalta helped my depression slightly, but my vision deteriorated and it caused profuse sweating""",4.0,24
Mucinex,Cough,"""This doesnt help at all I bought it or 4 yr old daughter and each time she took it the cough worsened I wouldn&#039;t recommend it to anyone.""",1.0,8
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I got into a burnout and had anxiety, depressive and obsessive thoughts. I couldn&#039;t sleep anymore. My Doctor initially prescribed Paxil but the side effects were horrible so she switched me to Lexapro. My symptoms gradually went away over a month. The only side effect I had was mild weight gain which I could not sweat off until I quit the medication.

I stayed on Lexapro for just over a year while I also did CBT. I gradually quit over a 6-wk period with no withdrawal symptom.

Lexapro litteraly saved my job, relationship and my sanity. I only have good comments to say about this drug.""",9.0,113
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""This was heavennnnnnn... i was very sick on my chest. Two doses and i feel way better and also kinda drugged and dizzy but it is a relief. :)""",10.0,1
Rolapitant,"Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced","""My first 2 chemo treatments with other nausea meds were awful, nothing stopped vomiting. I was thinking of quistting chemo because I was so sick. With Varubi no problems and I was able to do more treatments. I highly recommend Varubi.""",10.0,7
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""Started on contrave 8/5/17, first day I was lightheaded, nauseous, tired. Didn&#039;t feel like doing anything. I debated if I should take the pill at night instead but went ahead &amp; took it in the morning to see how I would feel on the 2nd day. Well I didn&#039;t felt as bad on the 2nd day compared to the 1st day. 2nd day I wasn&#039;t lightheaded but just felt nauseated &amp; tired, I would get hungry but couldn&#039;t eat much because I felt full once I ate 2 to 3 bite. I am at 192lbs, will update after 1 week.""",7.0,11
Paroxetine,Depression,"""If you read the other reviews, they are all correct in saying you must NEVER stop taking this medication suddenly.  Coming off this medicine was one of the most difficult things. You must do it very slowly and possibly add some other medications to ease the side effects.  It&#039;s so important to have a good doctor to guide you. """,1.0,55
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""Today is my second day with metronidazole 500 mg and I have to take it 3 times a day for 5 days and I feel great . The only problem I have is that I can&#039;t go to sleep and every juice I take it taste metal to me . Every time I take the pill my heart rate goes from 80 to a 100 in like minutes and the pill taste like metal . But I love it .. I feel so much better now, than I was before . I mean I still have some things but it&#039;s getting there ..""",4.0,10
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I was a body builder and personal trainer active in my career until I got a kidney removed due to a tumor and was diagnosed with hypothyroid at 65. My GP did not wanted to give Ambien, instead he prescribed some other medication for psychotic people and I stopped it. Another doctor gave the Ambien, which I have been taking, 5mg. However, lately is giving me headaches, I wake up a few times at night and can&#039;t go back to sleep. Feel tired and disconnected. I need to stop and I am afraid of the process.""",4.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Just switched from the patch, so far good. I love it, don&#039;t know it&#039;s there, can&#039;t feel it during sex, easy and simple. """,10.0,1
Propranolol,Benign Essential Trem,"""Propranolol is a miracle for me. Not only does it stop my tremor, which had made writing almost impossible, but it also is the medicine of choice for my Premature Atrial Contraction which caused heart palpitations. I&#039;m only on 80 mg, but it&#039;s enough to allow me to do my work and write neat enough to be read. My dad who is 75 is on a higher dose and his tremor is quite noticeable even with the medicine. I&#039;m not looking forward to getting older with this tremor.""",10.0,73
Saxenda,Obesity,"""It&#039;s been one month and after a few bumps I feel great!  I&#039;m taking it before bed and I&#039;m on maintenance 1.8 for now. I&#039;ve lost 13 pounds!   Only side effect is headaches but I also am on the Keto diet so it could be that.  No fruits no carbs lots of coconut and healthy fats.  I&#039;m super excited to get back in shape!""",9.0,10
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""June 2015 I was in an accident as a passenger and I developed a fear of driving, and my PTSD was triggered. I&#039;ve been diagnosed prior to the accident with GAD, Bipolar, Panic Disorder, Depression and PTSD. After a month of panic attacks my psych prescribed me Zoloft 50mg, I had terrible side effects. Mine were heightened because I was on an SSRI months before. I felt uneasy when I&#039;d take the medication so I was put on Lamictal 50mg (will go to 100mg). Panic attacks were gone by the third week, and side effects were gone by the fourth week. All I can say is if you doubt the medication is working, ride it out. I second guessed this medicine because of how bad my side effects were, I&#039;m in the fifth week of taking it and I feel amazing.""",10.0,52
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been diagnosed with bipolar type 1 for 7 months now and have been taking Seroquel along with another drug. I take 300mg twice a day of Seroquel and find it extremely wonderful. I find it keeps my manic and psychotic symptoms at bay, however they&#039;re not totally eradicated but minimal, and helps with my insomnia very much. For me I&#039;ve only found that it made me drowsy for the first 2 weeks of taking it, some dizziness and it gives me dry mouth enough to be irritating but manageable. As for the eating I haven&#039;t noticed any real big change I&#039;ve kept a stable weight and even lost some (healthily) when I do get munchies for sweets or otherwise I just have crackers or some fruits and veggies around and try to keep a balanced eating scheme.""",10.0,19
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""My husband and I quit with Chantix 3 1/2 years ago - and yes, we&#039;re still non-smokers.  Chantix is truly the &quot;magic pill&quot; we used to joke about.  We had each been smoking for 30  years and decided to quit when the price started skyrocketing here in NY state.  We had our last cigarettes on March 5, 2009.  We actually continued smoking for 2 weeks on Chantix, just because we had cigarettes left and decided to finish off what we had.  After a week the cigarettes started tasting very, very bad.  It got to the point that we were barely smoking a half of each cigarette.  Now, I can&#039;t stand the smell of cigarettes and can tell immediately if someone is a smoker.  I NEVER thought I&#039;d be able to quit, but I did!""",9.0,17
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got this rod in Feburary of 2015. The first 3 months I had no problem. I ended up bleeding every single day after the first 3 months. I never went one day with out bleeding. I also developed horrible acne after never having acne in my life. I ultimately did not get pregnant but sex became very unpleasant to the point I was disgusted by the idea of sex. My uturian wall became so thin I would have pain and bled every time I had sex. Not for me""",1.0,6
Testim,"Hypogonadism, Male","""My husband was prescribed this medication since insurance won&#039;t cover Androgel.  It literally smells like dead animal.  Anyone who says women love this stuff is delusional.  It makes both of us gag.""",1.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Skyla inserted almost 4 months ago. The insertion was painful, but not like most people make it seem. I was fine afterwards. I even decided to go to the gym. I fell bloated all the time since the insertion. I am gaining weight (even while eating healthier and working out more). My belly looks like I am 3 months pregnant. I have lost my desire to have sex and my self esteem is really low. I was diagnosed with vaginal bacteria when I went to my 3 months follow up about a week ago and was told to wait it out for another 3 months to have the body adjust to it. I am waiting a couple of weeks and if I do not see any difference, it is coming off. Other than that, I am not pregnant so it is reliable.""",5.0,4
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Have been on this medication for 2 months now. I take 1 pill an hour before bed and have found it to be non- effective. I still have leg AND arm issues every night. I also cannot ride distances in the car or sit to watch a movie in a theater. Such an irritating issue.""",5.0,14
Sertraline,Depression,"""After experiencing severe anxiety from Wellbutrin, I started taking Zoloft 4 days ago while decreasing Wellbutrin.  While I think it will work with my brain chemistry, as I am already much more relaxed and easier to be around (no more snappishness), the eye dilation, sweats, nausea and general sick feeling aren&#039;t fun but expected.  Thanks for all the feedback from others.  It helps manage my expectations.""",7.0,34
Doxycycline,Acne,"""Hi, I took Doxy for 1 month before I had to stop taking it because it gave me very bad acid reflux for a week. At first it seemed as if Doxy wasn&#039;t really doing anything, but after 1 month of taking it, it took away all my cystic acne! Very effective in my opinion but you need to give it time before it kicks in""",10.0,14
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I started getting severe cystic acne after I turned 22 and have battled it for years. I tried absolutely everything, the problem was definitely hormonal, so it makes sense to target hormones, no oil or bacteria. I take 50mg 2x a day and LOVE spironolactone. The first few days were a little weird but the side effects go away after 2-3 days. Just stay hydrated, the medicine is really very mild. My hormonal cystic acne improved almost immediately but then did have a milk breakout at 2 months. Now 3 months in and it is truly wonderful!! Keep with it! It works wonders on hormonal acne. I now have no cystic acne or acne otherwise. If your acne is hormonal this is the treatment! I also love not having to feel bloated all the time (no water weight).""",10.0,31
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""I have been taking this medication for a few days now to treat a bacterial infection and so far, the only side effects I&#039;ve had is slight occasional stomach cramps and the disgusting taste in my mouth whenever I drink or eat anything light like water or ice cream. The pill also tastes disgusting itself but taking it with milk helps cover up the taste pretty good. """,5.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on camrese for about a year now and it&#039;s the best birth control I&#039;ve had yet. All the others I bled for months and had super crazy mood swings. The only thing that really sucks about it is that I have NO sex drive. But the fact that I only have a period every 3 months makes up for it. Every so often i&#039;ll get some really light bleeding but its not even enough to validate wearing a tampon for.""",9.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been on birth control for five years. I started off with Ortho Tri-cyclen and then switched to Sprintec. I was on it for more than 3 yrs, and then I started experiencing mood swings, and dizziness. My doctor switched me to Junel 1/20, which is compared to Loestrin. It ended up being worse, I had irregular periods and skipped most of them. I have gone back to Sprintec, but I think my body has had enough. Everyone&#039;s body reacts differently, so if you haven&#039;t been on birth control as long as me, I say go for it. For 3 years I had no problems.""",5.0,1
Pristiq,Depression,"""I just started Pristiq Exrelease 50mg about 6 days ago. I am just learning more about this drug.  All these comments are very helpful, I have much, much hope.  I have anxiety issues, panic disorder, and some depression. I have also noticed decreased hunger.  Please continue writing in it can make a big difference to people like me.  Thank you!""",8.0,312
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I love the Mirena. I got it about two months ago and it&#039;s super convenient. There&#039;s nothing to remember everyday. I haven&#039;t had any side effects as of yet. My period is irregular right now but my doctor told me that it might be that way for at least six months after getting it. The irregular periods don&#039;t bother me though because the flow is really light. I only have to wear a pantyliner for a day or so. My sex life has not changed at all. My sex drive is the same and I feel that I can enjoy sex better with the Mirena knowing that I don&#039;t have to worry about pregnancy. However, I must say the insertion of the device was painful. It was likely because I delivered both of my children via C-section. Having the Mirena is working great for me.""",9.0,1
Premarin,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I have taken Premarin in the 1.25 strength for over 40 years, it has not stopped the hot flashes and night sweats but it reduces them by at least 50%. I do not have osteoporosis (my Mother and all of my Aunts did) and my bone density is better than most women half my age, a lot of which I attribute to the Premarin. I have never taken prempro or any progestin product, just the Premarin alone.  I tried the half strength, miserable with all day hot flashes so over heated looked like I had a sunburn with heat rash and nasty skin breakouts, so I changed Drs, now back to the 1.25 strength. . My only complaint is that a product like this that ha been on the market over 50 years I do not understand why there is no generic as it is very expensive.""",8.0,34
Gabapentin,Pain,"""Started this medicine four days ago. I have been living with back and leg pain keeping me awake most of the night. I also have psoriatic arthritis along with herniated disks and leg pain. I take 300mg at night and it worked from the first night!! Slept for the first time in years, not waking up with pain and remaining awake half the night.
I would recommend this medicine to friends and family!!! Thank God the Dr put me on this!!""",9.0,184
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Like many others here, I was prescribed Gildess by my doctor, and used it for over a year without a single side effect. This past month, I went to pick up a refill and was informed that it had been discontinued and was given Blisovi as a substitute. I have had an absolutely HORRIBLE experience. In the past month, I have gained 5 pounds (which is a lot on on my 5&#039;1 frame), experienced EXTREME changes in mood (unpredictable anger/depression), and this past week I&#039;ve started to experience frequent panic attacks. My vision has deteriorated noticeably, and I have felt periodically dizzy. DO NOT take this!""",1.0,0
Omeprazole,GERD,"""I was taking Pepcid before for GERD  and indigestion twice a day for several years. The night episodes started becoming more frequent lately, so my doctor switched me to Prilosec. After a week, I was getting a sore throat constantly, constipation, and lots of stomach gas. This is day 11, and I stopped taking the Prilosec. I took a Pepcid AC last night to get some relief, and slept well.""",1.0,34
Copper,Birth Control,"""It was the worse decision ever to have Paraguard in me. Continuous discharge made me feeling depressed and worried about the bad smell. I had it for a better relationship, but it ruined the relationship as I bleed continuously and lost confidence. I started to loose my hair, then recently, severe eczema covered the whole face and neck area. I could not sleep as it caused severe itchiness. I had mild eczema when I was young but last week, it was developed so quickly and severely. So I decided to take it out. I have not got any other treatment except taking Paraguard out, then no discharge, bad smell, eczema... all gone. Now my partner and I are working together to find natural contraception. Mutual understanding made us bonding more together""",1.0,4
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""This medicine is AMAZING. I was on the medication &quot;Adipex&quot; for 3 months - and that is the legal limit and in 6 months I can go back on that medication.  My doctor was thorough in giving me options - we jointly decided on Belviq.  My doctor warned me I would not lose weight as quickly as I had on Adipex.  So far, I am still losing 3-4 pounds a week with Belviq. I have lost 32 pounds with Adipex and another 6 pounds in two weeks on Belviq. I am totally satisfied and no side effects.  It is worth what I am paying.""",10.0,74
Benzonatate,Cough,"""Had a horrible cough from a cold this medicine took the cough away totally. Great prescription""",10.0,57
Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir,Hepatitis C,"""I finished taking epclusa  in November 2016 after it was found  that I still had  hepatitis C genotype 3 even after I was treated in 2005 on an interferon ribavirin regimen for 26 weeks.  Just two days ago I received the news from my infectious disease doctor that Epclusa did not work that I still have been found positive with the hepatitis C virus.  For my wife and I this is very sad news and we are at a loss now as to what to do.  My doctor is at a loss and he has no clue on what to do next and I am reaching out to anyone that is reading this if they have known anybody that has taken this new drug and it has failed them what were the next steps that they took. """,1.0,17
Tretinoin,Acne,"""I&#039;m 19 and had sudden breakout. I went to the dermatologist and got prescribed to this. I follow the instructions every night. Some will go away and some will come back. It&#039;s very difficult. I don&#039;t know what&#039;s going to pop up the next day. I talked to my dermatologist the other day and told him what I was going through and he said I might need something stronger. """,4.0,6
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""last 15 tears of taking Klonopin have been a total improvement of my quality of life. and an improvement in anxiety to the point where I am like the friendliest guy in town so to speak. where as before taking Klonopin I had severe social  phobia . as a result the stress was definetly related to making me get cancer at 40 years of age. it works. buspar and all the other more popular anti anxiety meds did not work and I don&#039;t want to stop taking Klonopin.     William P.""",10.0,88
Harvoni,Hepatitis C,"""I have just done 8 weeks &amp; I&#039;m on a 24 week course. I&#039;m 54, My Enzymes have come down to 51 &amp; the other 19. I&#039;m having monthly bloods done &amp; my liver function is normal now. I had slight pain under my ribs probably 8 times over a 3 week period but has gone now maybe my liver adapting to the change. Mild headaches, dizzy. I was on Interferon &amp; Ribavirin but relapsed I&#039;m hoping this works.""",10.0,15
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""Worked well to keep me stable but caused significant weight gain 50 pounds.""",7.0,24
Venlafaxine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been taking SSRIs on and off since I was 28 for acute and chronic anxiety/ often exacerbated by hormone changes. They have never levelled me and often give adverse side effects but have given me time out. Since turning 40 (I&#039;m nearly 41!) I have been suffering terribly with stress induced/hormone induced anxiety and had 6 months on sertraline (the last of SSRIs I wish to ever try!). My lovely new Dr suggested venlafaxine. Now this is not a drug to mess with. I was on 150mg of sertraline, so doc felt I could happily transfer over to 1 week of 75mg venlafaxine in the am and then the same plus 75mg in evening after the first week. Woooo I was tired. Couldn&#039;t stop over sleeping but after 4 weeks feel the best I ever remember!""",8.0,41
Sertraline,Depression,"""Have been using sertraline (generic version) for about a week. I take it at night, but still have troubles calming my mind enough to sleep. Actually the nights are bad..have nausea, no desire for sex at ALL, a general grey, blah feeling. Kind of like boredom, only nothing can snap me out of it but in the morning, I can wake up, go about my day, smile for the first time in a very long time. My family and friends have noticed a huge change in my mood, my appearance, everything. The only bad part is trying to convince myself that I need to eat. The nausea is just too overpowering sometimes but yes, still like it, still will keep taking it.""",8.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I will make 3 years of being on Skyla April 2018. So far I have had a miserable experience on Skyla. When I first got it inserted I cramped and bleed for 2 months straight. I went back in for checkups during those two months and the doctor said it was normal. And that my body was just adjusting. The bleeding stopped after the 3rd month, but started back immediately after having sex.  And from that point on it was a constant cycle or stopping, sex, bleeding back on. I would say out of an entire month I only had like 10 days (if that) of not bleeding. My cycles were not heavy, and I didn&#039;t really experience any cramps, but bleeding constantly gets to be annoying. I would probably not get a new one inserted after my 3 years is over.""",5.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I would give the birth control patch a 10 , only because I were previously on depo for 6 months and I were bleeding the whole entire time . My doctors decided to switch me over to the birth control pills that didn&#039;t help , so I decided to get on the patch within 3 days my bleeding and spotting ended , yeah I experience some side effects such as back pain and nausea but it doesn&#039;t last a long time and it&#039;s bearable .""",10.0,9
Efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir,HIV Infection,"""very convienient  I take it once n the evenings although sometimes a few hours after taking it I feel funny cannot concentrate on any academic work then it wares off""",10.0,5
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I suffer from depression and anxiety. I was on a number of meds before my doctor put me on Lexapro.. they were all horrible and made my anxiety worse. I was starting to lose hope that I would never find a medication to help. Thankfully Lexapro is helping! It&#039;s a lifesaver!! I could tell a difference after the first day..I&#039;m much more &quot;normal&quot; I don&#039;t fly into a rage so easily, I don&#039;t feel overwhelmed constantly and I&#039;m not irritated all the time for no reason. My moods are much more stable. Before Lexapro I seriously felt like I was losing it. My husband even told me he notices a huge difference in me since being on this. I&#039;m also prescribed klonopin for my anxiety but since being on Lexapro I haven&#039;t had a need to take it. I love Lexapro!""",10.0,89
Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""It works good.""",10.0,17
Mesalamine,Ulcerative Colitis,"""took Lialda and was fine for 3 months. No bleeding and had normal stool. Then suddenly I had skin rash and acne.""",8.0,3
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;m 17,I started Doxy 50mg once a day on the 24th of April (almost 4 months ago) and at first my acne hadn&#039;t changed much at all. If anything during that starting period my pimples on my cheeks and chin got worse though that was to be expected. I continued to take it and after a consecutive month or so I noticed my pimples subsiding. From then on my skin just kept getting better, it&#039;s now smooth, soft, healthy with only a couple tiny, non-pussy pimples here and there. I don&#039;t know if this happens to anyone else, but if my face is exposed to the sun for 30minutes  I get a few extra pimples? Anyway, the keys for this antibiotic to work at it&#039;s finest are:
-Touch your face as less as possible
-Try eat healthy foods
-Do not pick at your spots""",9.0,10
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""Simply the best sleep medicine I have ever used. I was prescribed Trazodone as part of alcohol recovery, and have had no nightmares, sleeplessness, or depression since. Absolutely amazing.""",9.0,27
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I have been diagnosed with both Dysautonomia and GAD. I cannot take SSRI&#039;s as they throw me into an extreme panic state starting with pill one. I finally gave in and accepted Xanax from my doctor. My dosage is 0.05 3 times a day. I never take the prescribed dose but rather 1/2 pill in the morning, daytime if needed and I rarely take at night. My life has done a complete turnaround. I have energy again, I&#039;m not so tense, snappy or experiencing the extreme anxiety that would peak at around 2pm. I&#039;m careful to take as I need, and while doctors may not like prescribing it, the truth is many of us will be on medication forever. I&#039;ve found something that doesn&#039;t feel like medication, I just feel like me.""",10.0,61
Phentermine,Obesity,"""Over the past 7 months I have taken phentermine 5 of those months and in this time frame I have lost 85 lbs. I would definitely recommend this medication. It did wonders for me!""",10.0,19
Florinef,,"""When I was in my early 20&#039;s I was always sick, weak-fainting-felt like a hangover or morning sickness 24/7 (even taking a shower was a huge event for me)....went through many test and other meds, until I started taking this. Worked great at stabilizing my body allowing me to live a normal life, no side effects really. Tried to wean myself off a few time, (or even if I forgot to take a pill), I would feel very very weak and short of breath, heart palpitation--kind of like a really bad hang over feeling. **side note--I had been on birth control since I was 18. Eventually I decided to stop taking BC (at 28 yrs old), and now have completely stopped taking Florinef...no struggle or signs of weakness/sickness. I am feeling great. It has been 1 mo""",9.0,2
Orlistat,Obesity,"""Tried this last year as have widespread oestoarthritis  and lost 8 kgs over 6mths -was told I could only take  this drug for 6 mths but after not taking it for 4mths have put on 3kgs so have had a new prescription and will aim to have a stronger willpower!! Hate the odour but still love my chocolate!!!""",8.0,13
Montelukast,Asthma,"""I use singular every night to help with my allergies and ASTHMA.""",10.0,27
Lorazepam,Panic Disorde,"""Out of no where I was hit with amid attacks. Th first one put me in the ER I thought I was dying. They gave me 20 Ativan. They help so much. They don&#039;t put me to sleep or a drunken stooper like Xanax. Just perfect. Luckily my attacks have really lessened and I just take when I feel one coming on and it&#039;s done. Thank you.""",9.0,31
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""I have been on every SSRI out there and they do nothing for me. I was on Remeron about 5 years ago and noticed a significant lift in my depression and felt as I did before I suffered from depression. It also allowed me to get the sleep I struggle so hard to get every night. After a layoff with no insurance I came off Remeron. I recently have suffered from major depressive disorder and was put on what was supposed to be the best of the best Lexapro. After a year I still saw no difference except for the lack of sex and asked my psychiatrist to switch me to Remeron. He was surprised but did so with no objection and I&#039;m currently tapering off the Lexapro and only two weeks into it I am beginning to feel much better already.""",8.0,36
Delsym,Cough,"""I took this late at night expecting it to work and I should have read the reviews first it didn&#039;t stop my cough at all and I think made it worse I ended up just sucking on a cough drop which worked better than this. It is now 5:30am and my stomach feels twisted like I&#039;m going to vomit but I don&#039;t have anything to vomit because I haven&#039;t eaten anything and it has to be the cough syrup because I have had the cough drops before. I&#039;m never going to use this medicine again.""",1.0,5
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I wanted to go on the shot because the ease of only having to go to the doctor every 3 months and the chance of not having periods anymore were really attractive to me. So far ive only gotten my first shot and i can say without a doubt that i never want to go back for my 2nd one. I have had nonstop bleeding for TWO MONTHS. I cant have sex because i bleed too much which is ridiculous since the reason i got the shot was to have sex! My doctor never explained just how much people actually bleed on the depo shot and how common it is! If i knew id bleed everyday consistently for months on end i wouldve ran out of that office! I can only hope these symptoms will go away once the final 3rd month is over....""",1.0,11
Linzess,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Dr gave me a sample to see if it would relieve my ibs-c. Although I couldn&#039;t afford the prescription, I was very impressed with how well linzess worked in my case. I didn&#039;t realize how much of a storm was going on in my gut until this drug calmed it, amazing! I am definitely going to check out the coupon options.""",9.0,27
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I was on Cymbalta for 9 months and from an overall mood perspective it was incredible. I did suffer 2 noticeable side effects. I had some insomnia as well as difficulty with an orgasm (I am male). I then went to Wellbutrin and that did nothing. A year later I am back on Cymbalta and the MUCH better mood is worth it. The withdrawals of stopping were absolutely horrible (nausea, dizziness), but only lasted a couple of weeks as I lowered my dosage.  I will deal with those when I stop the next time.""",8.0,31
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""I was first prescribed Pristiq and found it to seriously affect my interest in sex.  I was then switched to Wellbutrin.  I have been on this medication for 2 months now.  At first I had severe headaches and almost gave up.  I&#039;m glad I didn&#039;t because I am feeling much better.  I do find it hard to sleep some nights but hopefully that too will pass.  I also feel nausea occasionally.  My moods seems much better, negative thoughts creep up but quickly go away and I feel more content.  I am currently on 150 mg.""",8.0,99
Tri-Previfem,Birth Control,"""Tried 3 different birth controls over the past year and finally felt like this one worked. It fixed my bleeding problems and regulated my cycle. Month by month I stared noticing the nausea getting worse and worse. Now are
4 months on this pill I&#039;ve decided to stop taking it because it makes me sick as a dog. My breast are tender almost all of the time and my sex drive has basically vanished. Wish there was something out there that worked for me but this is definately not it""",2.0,2
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I took three last night, I was pretty backed up. Woke up at 7 am with a little mild/moderate stomach irritation. Nothing bad. BUT! Knowing that I was going to take a laxative last night, I prepared all day by drinking water nearly constantly. No cramps pain or vomiting. (I have experienced vomiting when I do not hydrate properly the day before).""",7.0,12
Bupropion,Depression,"""I had problems with motivation and just getting myself out of bed. Wellbutrin has helped significantly with this. It has made me more happy in general, in everyday situations. I am not as mopey and sad. This medicine has changed my life.""",9.0,60
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""I just want to say thank you to anyone who was involved in making this medicine possible. I started taking this medicine to stop drinking and it has worked a treat. As an added bonus it has also aloud me to stop smoking as drinking was my trigger for having a puff. I have nothing but praise for this wonderful aid. I feel reset, like I am kid again and I am 48 years old.""",10.0,49
Amoxicillin,Bacterial Infection,"""Had been having severe pains on both sides of my neck and went in to see my Primary Physician.  He felt my neck glands and they were swollen and the pain was severe.  Also ran a low grade temp.  Prescribed Amoxicllin 500mg twice a day for 10 days.  The Pain has subsided and so has the fever.  No side effects, except a little fuzzy headed and lethargic.  Have two more days to complete the therapy, even though I feel so much better.  Would tell anyone with a fever and infection to go along with Amoxicillin.""",9.0,39
Lyza,Birth Control,"""So I&#039;ve only been on the pill for a month and a week and its been good in comparison so the estrogen based birth control I was on previously because I have a sex drive and I&#039;m not flipping out and acting crazy at all - but I keep getting what seems to be my period. I got my period two weeks into the pill and then I got my period again a week later then had a blood free week at the end of the pill pack but I&#039;m coming close to the end of this next week and I&#039;m bleeding again. Is this normal or should I see a doctor? Its really nerve wracking.""",4.0,8
Genvoya,HIV Infection,"""Love this medication...started this medication end of June CD#4 was 250 just one month later it is 432. HIV copies in blood started out at 7000 and now one month later is 21. I have lots of energy ..eating healthy and staying active.I&#039;m 52 .I&#039;ve had no side effects.""",10.0,8
Clarithromycin,Bronchitis,"""I have a bronchitis and the doctor prescribe me clarithromycin and im only at the second day of taking it bad nausea extreme bad taste in mouth severe gaz stomache discomfort and always need to pee im stopping this antibiotic right now and tomorow im gonna ask my doctor to change it the only thing i did find useful for the bad taste and it reduce it a bit is to chew excel gum but it dont last long hope next one is not gonna be that worst""",3.0,12
Gildess Fe 1.5 / 30,Birth Control,"""I love this pill. I just had a baby and I&#039;m on month four of pills. This cleared up my acne significantly I haven&#039;t had a breakout since I started. No weight gain but this might be making it harder for me to lose my last 5 lbs of baby weight. I don&#039;t experience anything else. Just this last month my period came twice but they were both short.""",9.0,17
Fluoxetine,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I have used Prozac for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, anxiety, panic disorder and depression and it has helped a lot.  When I first started the drug, I lost 25 lbs, I think due to the fact that I felt better. My panic attacks were gone and I could actually feel the drug calming me down.  Prozac got rid of my PMS and PMDD completely. With Prozac I can even think more clearly and I am more alert and think quickly in stressful situations, instead of being stressed out and in a panic. The only side effects are that after I went back to the drug after being off of it for a while, the weight loss stopped and I had to watch that I did not gain weight.  Also, the sexual side effects, but aphrodisiacs help a lot.""",9.0,97
InnoPran XL,Migraine Prevention,"""The only high blood pressure medicine that really helped, BUT due to the price going off the charts, and no insurance, I&#039;ve had to take a different medicine and suffer with headaches.""",8.0,14
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""This had to be the worst experience I have ever had in my life.
I was scheduled for a colonoscopy that had to be cancelled.
I started the prep at 5 PM, as instructed. The 2nd prep was to start at 8 PM. I became violently ill. Projectile vomit, like in the Exorcist. I could not keep it down. I call the GI that was on call, who happened to be the one that was going to do my procedure, and he told me that it was &quot;normal&quot; and not to worry. Normal?
If you can, I strongly suggest you steer clear of this product.""",1.0,14
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I used it for migraines. My side effects were: depression, dehydration, impaired thinking, confusion, drowsiness, memory problems, nervousness, trouble in concentrating, weakness, loss of appetite, vertigo, and SEVERE ANXIETY. After stopping this medication, I still suffer from severe anxiety and vertigo.""",1.0,57
Levitra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I&#039;m 48 and in good shape, but erectile dysfunction has literally and emotionally been a real downer for me the past few years. I tried Viagra and Cialis both with little success and really didn&#039;t hold out much hope for Levitra. So you can imagine my surprise when it not only worked, but worked well! It&#039;s not covered by insurance, but ummm... I don&#039;t care. It&#039;s nice to be like my college self in the sack again. You can&#039;t put a price on that.""",10.0,44
Celexa,Depression,"""It would be a ten but libido is greatly diminished.""",8.0,22
Otezla,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""I&#039;ve been on Otezla for about 6 weeks. I don&#039;t know if I&#039;m imagining it but I feel worse than before I started on it. Lower backache, horrible pain in my head and face. Can&#039;t get a good night&#039;s sleep as my hips hurt. The headaches are the worse,trying to work with a daily headache,I don&#039;t have much psoriasis as it cleared up years ago, just some on my scalp now.The doctor says to give it at least 14 weeks to work.Don&#039;t know if I&#039;ll last that long with the pain in my head/face.I get the meds straight from the company so don&#039;t know how much they actually cost.""",2.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on this pill for 3 months now I think, my Dr.switched it up randomly and it says it clears your skin but honestly my skin has been very bad since I started taking these..I have very bad breakouts and I&#039;ve never been this bad.. my period has always been kinda normal and still is but I have gained weight a lot too.. any recommendations??""",3.0,3
Implanon,Birth Control,"""VERY irregular periods, I can&#039;t remember the last time I was not on it. It has been almost a year. Bad mood swings no sex drive, acne everywhere lots of abnormal discharge headaches lower back pain tired all the time. The arm I got the implant in always hurts whether its cold outside or not. It is always sore, also weight gain, mood swings pretty bad over little things, emotional all the time. I have had nothing but a bad experience. """,1.0,5
Dalfampridine,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I still use a scooter. But, I&#039;ve had MS almost 40 years. Able to do physical therapy, stand. Much greater energy, significant lessening of my horrible fatigue, improved bowel. Effect leaves soon after the end of the dosage period. My husband loves how it&#039;s improved the quality of both our lives.""",8.0,66
Almotriptan,Migraine,"""Amazing results if taken early on in onset. Can&#039;t believe it! No headache!""",10.0,11
Cymbalta,ibromyalgia,"""I saw this medication as a marvel, until I started taking it. I had no problems, except for some nausea, during the first 2-3 months I was on it. And it seemed to help somewhat with pain. Then the fun began: restless legs syndrome, insomnia, horrible sweating even when it was cold, urinary incontinence and frequency, muscle spasms, elevated liver enzymes...but hey, there&#039;s another medication for all those side effects. Finally after 3 years, I had had enough and was ready to move on. Unfortunately, the Lilly recommended taper is downright dangerous. After the alternating 60mg/30mg and drop to 30 mg, I was in full blown Cymbalta discontinuation syndrome.  Look it up; it&#039;s not pretty. Run away from this med as fast as you can.""",1.0,49
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Implanon for almost 3 years and had it removed today. I loved this birth control because it completely got rid of my period, and cramps. On the pill, I had awful cramps and would spend days in bed, on Implanon, cramps NEVER bothered me. My only complaint with the Implanon was major weight gain. Over the past three years I&#039;ve gained quite a bit of weight and this is the only reason I&#039;m moving back to the pill. If you&#039;re worried about weight gain, do not use  Implanon.""",7.0,10
Lexapro,Depression,"""So far, so good! I started on 10mg daily, then after a week, my dosage was increased to 20mg daily.  I have been on this stuff for just under a month now, and I am starting to feel a bit better already.  Other people have also noticed and a few have commented that I seem perkier and more alive.  I have taken several different types of SSRI/SNRI antidepressants in the past and for me, this one is the best in terms of effectiveness and for side effects.  I do get the weird, psychedelic dreams every night and wake up really groggy, I get a bit constipated and I can&#039;t stop yawning all day.  Also, its difficult to orgasm. But, its still better than constantly wanting to die. I almost feel like going back to work......almost!""",8.0,69
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""This is the first birth control I have been on so I don&#039;t have much to compare it to, but I have been on it for 2 years. I got on Loestrin 24 Fe because I was sexually active and had irregular periods. Since I have been on the pill I have had shorter, lighter periods and very minimal cramping (if at all). I am very pleased with this pill. I don&#039;t even have spotting between periods. If taken correctly, I feel that this birth control is very effective. I have not had any side effects that I can even think of. I have always been average weight and Loestrin 24 Fe has not caused me to gain/lose anything. To be completely honest, I have never had an issue with acne so I can&#039;t really express whether or not it has helped in that manner.""",10.0,44
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""24 yrs old and I had cystic acne before starting Accutane. Every week I would have new huge cysts especially chin and around mouth. I take 60mg a day and by month 3 perfect skin. Everything was so oily before and now not at all. I can go 4 days without even washing my hair and it still looks clean. I haven&#039;t had a single pimple in I don&#039;t even know how long. The one and only side effect I&#039;ve had is dry lips, that&#039;s it. My skin is poreless and smooth. I&#039;m on month 4 now with one more to go. Definitely recommend this medicine. It&#039;s absolutely amazing and I feel 1000x better about myself.""",10.0,36
Copper,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 32 and I&#039;ve had the Paragrad for 6 years now. I got it after having my daughter at 26. It was recommended to me due to blood clotting issues and hormones. I went in to see my GYN and it took about 5 minutes. It was inserted 6 weeks after having my baby. It didn&#039;t hurt just felt like a pinch. It works GREAT! My husband and I love it! The heavy periods &amp; spotting occasionally is worth it. Recently, I have experienced some back pains but it goes away and it doesn&#039;t happen often. I totally recommend it. #ThumsUp""",10.0,11
Cipro,Bacterial Infection,"""been taking antibiotics for almost 3 month now, cipro for 6 weeks for an apparently antibiotic resistant infection. started on merropenem i.v.  (dont know why if its antibiotic resistant) i think doctors do whatever they can with the knowledge they have been given by these companies. which most dont even now of the side effects and say dont believe everything you read on google. but i had diarrhea straight away after the first pill (500mg) i have also had tennis elbow. yet never played any tennis or golf.i have muscular pain in my shoulder and it felt like it popped out or something almost a week ago. and only now i re read the symptoms and the reviews i see others having this problem. i dont trust pharma companies i want to stop taking now""",1.0,13
Epiduo,Acne,"""This medicine works very well and I&#039;m seeing improvements after just a few days. However, it burns your face and hurts like hell.""",8.0,10
Depo-Provera,Endometriosis,"""I have been on it now for 10 yrs &amp; love it. Before I would be in bed for weeks with bad cramps, it was destroying my life. I get little cramping well the shot is due but I can live with that.""",8.0,23
Mefenamic acid,Period Pain,"""I have been suffering from endometriosis since I was 12. Unbelievable pain, heavy bleeding, vomiting, the works. Most of the time, I could barely walk during my menstrual sycle. My old ob doc recommended this medicine when I was 18 and she gave me a sample. It relieved my cramping so much and helped with my other symptoms. The only downside to this medication is that it is very expensive and most insurance companies only approve the generic, which I cannot take.""",9.0,8
Lamotrigine,Seizure Prevention,"""I have been on Lamictal for 7 years and have not had any seizures.  My seizures were caused by scar tissue from having a brain tumor removed.  I started on Dilantin but the side effects were so bad I couldn&#039;t work so my neurologist started me on Lamictal. I didn&#039;t lose weight but I am frequently dizzy and definitely have cognitive and memory issues. I find I have to focus on tasks and don&#039;t multi-task effectively anymore. I wouldn&#039;t give this medicine up because it controls my seizures.  I&#039;m fortunate that my medical plan covers brand name but I have to pay more.""",9.0,45
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""I took my first pill last night, and feel better already!
I had never before suffered from anxiety, until I started a new and very stress-filled job. I held my own at first, but the past few months really took it&#039;s toll on my physical health. Yesterday, I truly believed I was having either a heart attack, or panic attack...I&#039;ve never had a panic attack, never! Rushed to my doctor who looked at me and said- I&#039;ve never seen you look like this before.
After explaining how my job was affecting my life, and talking about different stress/anxiety relievers, and making time for me, he wrote the prescription. I was hesitant to take, but slept like a baby for the first time in months! 
I will check back as I continue with the medication.""",10.0,63
Metoprolol,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Lowered resting beats per mminute but did not affect rhythm.""",4.0,0
Paclitaxel protein-bound,Breast Cance,"""This medicine saved my life! I received it weekly for 6 months.""",10.0,12
Exforge HCT,High Blood Pressure,"""Works extremely well for me. A generic equivalent was approved by the FDA in September, 2014 and I was able to finally get it for the first time on 04/24. $3 insurance co-pay versus $130 for the brand name.""",10.0,1
Nardil,Depression,"""I have been on Nardil for 30 years because of depression, panic attacks and severe anxiety.  I did gain weight while taking Nardil, but after 6 months after I started Nardil, I began to have good days again.  For me, Nardil took a long time to begin working to ease my depression, etc.  I also take one, 5 mg of Valium.  I am a senior citizen and at times it does concern me about continuing the Nardil, but as long as it keeps working and I see my psychiatrist regularly, I have faith I will be okay.  Sure, I have a few &quot;down&quot; days here and there, but never like it was before I was put on Nardil long ago.  (I had taken other &quot;older&quot; antidepressants...none of them worked until the Nardil was prescribed).  A side effect I have is intense sweating.""",8.0,64
Benicar,High Blood Pressure,"""I was taking a different pill at first but my doctor decided it wasn&#039;t working to lower my pressure enough, so they said we are going to try you on this one. I took one the next day since I had already taken my old pill. The first day the pill did lower my blood pressure with no problems. The second day I took it my pressure was still at a good number. I did not later when I tried to sleep I couldn&#039;t. Each time I would fall asleep it was hard for me to breath and a few times that I woke up my heart was beating differently and I had some pain in my chest. I won&#039;t be taking this medication anymore. I will lower it the natural way by watching what I eat, walking and with God&#039;s help I will be just fine.""",4.0,27
Acetazolamide,Hydrocephalus,"""I have postop hydrocephalus from a pineal cyst being removed with my pineal gland. I had brain surgery in December, all my symptoms went away, and then I got some double vision and my eyes showed papilledema. I had a spinal tap and went from 30 to 6 and then had a blood patch. I started my second round of diamox the day of the spinal tap. I remembered the tingling and no appetite and no taste for caffeine. I forgot I would pee all night and be tired for the first little while. Just ready for these first symptoms to pass. I&#039;m on 500mg twice a day and gonna take vitamin c to help with tingling.""",9.0,3
Seasonale,Birth Control,"""I have been on seasonale for 2 yrs now and have now just realized that it&#039;s the reason I can&#039;t lose weight and I feel depressed and absolutely 0 sex drive. I didn&#039;t know until now only cause I have researched it today and I am planning to get off it asap.""",1.0,12
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Ugh ugh ugh! ;;-;; I got this thinking it would help with my yeast infection but oh my lord I&#039;m dying here. I honestly want to cry. The burning and itching is almost unbearable. I have no clue how to make it stop. I took what was left of the oval thing out, wiped with a cold wet cloth, attempted to rinse off with water, and I&#039;m still experiencing itching and burning. Should have just went to the doctor. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! SAVE YOURSELF! IF NOT MONEY, THEN PAIN! ;-;""",1.0,4
Methadone,Chronic Pain,"""I,m 61 yo Namn vet who was injured in combat,.I,m a pro musician whose put out 12 Lps and had to stop touring when I had a MC accident 16 years ago breaking my neck n back in several places. SInce then also 2 heart attacks 23 heart surgeries
I had two major surgeries but both failed....I was miserable, couldn&#039;t strap on my guitar so my career was over. I been on disability for 16 years , luckily music was good to me so money is no worry.Ihad many doctors who tried to make me a customer vs a patient.
The key to ALL pain management is to make life tolerable! I left those docs n got one who knew his craft, I take 10 mg of methadone n have 15 mg MSIR for breakthrough. I!m NEVER pain free but I can play again DONT dig a hole u can&#039;t get out of !""",10.0,101
Aciphex,Erosive Esophagitis,"""This worked great for me!!""",10.0,9
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""Yes I&#039;d like to point out it appears to be helping my mouth situation but it&#039;s def not helping the rest of my body.
Since taking this medication prescribed by my dentist due to having a infection in my mouth I have suffered the following:
Feeling sick
diarrhoea
Headache
Metallic taste in my mouth.
palpitations
Ache all over
Feel symptoms of the flu
Confusion
Lack of concentration 
Very anxious
Thirsty
I generally feel like poo. I can&#039;t wait to finish this course. I feel like death.""",5.0,12
Gabapentin,Hot Flashes,"""So far no relief for me. Had to add this review as I see so many success stories and felt others may need to know it doesn&#039;t always work. I too take 300 mg at night prescribed by my oncologist because of my tamoxifen induced hot flashes and sleepless nights. I&#039;m still hoping it will kick in and the the miracle that is has been for so many of you all!""",4.0,17
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""This is my 4th review since 2014. Prozac has almost completely eliminated my anxiety episodes. Weight loss ceased some time ago and I gained weight back most likely due to drinking. Appetite is normal, bowel movements are more normal than ever-sorry, but when I had severe anxiety that was a big problem. 
I can speak in large group settings with no problem, travel without issues and deal with stressful situations effectively. Overall, I feel great with no side effects. 
Cons: Drinking can be an issue. Definitely drink moderately, eat before drinking and drink plenty of water. Alcohol can sneak up on you and cause drowsiness or blackouts. Believe me I know.......""",10.0,82
Metamucil,Constipation,"""It works great.""",10.0,55
Diphenhydramine,Insomnia,"""I have been taking half of a pill for years...but just recently have felt that it has not been as effective, so increased to a whole pill (25mg) and it works great with no sluggishness the next morning.  Also ever since I have been taking these every night for sleep, I have noticed that I have fewer sinus infections..(I have allergies)...so it serves two purposes for me..""",10.0,18
Esomeprazole,GERD,"""Over the years I have taken it &quot;as needed&quot;.  I try to control the acid reflux by watching what I eat.  Mayo, Chocolate, mints, tomato sauces really set it off.  Sometimes I forget. I try to take it as infrequently as possible because I have heard it may be responsible for decreasing bone density (I&quot;m 69) and there may be other side effects. I was averaging one every 4-5 days. If I&#039;m very careful can go longer, but sometimes I want to splurge.  Today I refilled a prescription and noticed it was for &quot;DR&quot; delayed release.  Anxious to see if there is any difference.""",10.0,18
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""The 2 weeks I was taking topamax ended up being the worst 2 weeks of my life. I was started on this med on Wednesday. By Monday, I was half-way through my day at work when I got lightheaded, dizzy, a terrible headache and started experiencing left sided numbness/tingling. Nearly wrecked and ended up in the ER where they diagnosed migraines. Was sent home to have a headache with left side weakness/numbness, confusion, foggy feeling for the next 2 weeks. 5 doctors appts, 2 ER visits, 1 outpatient infusion for migraines, and 1 admission to the hospital later. I finally figured out on MY OWN that when I stopped taking topamax, my symptoms got better. Although they are still not gone. My vision has changed as well as other long term effects.""",1.0,27
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the implanon inserted in October 2007 and loved it. Absolutely no change in me at all. No periods no weight gain nothing. I then decided to have another in October 2010. Nothing but trouble since. I&#039;m moody 99% of the time. Have gained weight. Absolutely no sex drive, I&#039;m 21. Luckily no periods but constantly feel pregnant. Took a test yesterday as I have had very tender nipples for days. Test negative thank god! I&#039;m so emotional and will cry at the drop of a hat. Been lucky in some respect as I still haven&#039;t had a period. """,3.0,1
Tarceva,Non-Small Cell Lung Cance,"""I have cancer after years of smoking. Chemotherapy did not work for me. Then when almost no hope  I got erlotinib (Tarceva). Immediately after my scans it shows that cancer is going into remission. My doctors were very encouraging and slowly I started feeling better. I would feel like I have more energy. I go on walks every day and after 1 year and six months there are no traces of cancer. This made me feel so lucky to live. I started living a very healthy life after my diagnosis. I eat and drink healthy and after 1 year of Tarceva I begin jogging and living a normal life. I am very grateful that God has given me another chance. It is 8 years now that I am now cancer free. """,10.0,189
Metronidazole,Trichomoniasis,"""Extremely nasty taste but got rid of infection.""",6.0,6
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""Was affective , but was the worst thing I&#039;ve done to my self . Gained 30 pounds , mood swings like crazy , many other reactions that the doctors swore wasn&#039;t because of it. I&#039;ve had it out for three months and I finally feel normal again!""",1.0,4
Zoloft,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I am a 45 year old female and have had mild to moderate anxiety for most of my adult life.  I lived with it for years and tried different medications on and off when my level of anxiety increased.  I also tried yoga, meditation, exercise and counselling.  A year ago, a new doctor prescribed 100mg Zoloft 1x/day.  It took about a month for me to feel a difference, but Zoloft has given me the most &quot;normal&quot; feeling of any drug I ever tried.  I do not have sexual side effects, as I did with other antidepressants nor do I feel numb or sleepy throughout the day.  I have gained some weight (15 pounds) over the past year, but I can&#039;t really attribute it just to Zoloft.""",10.0,50
Aygestin,Endometriosis,"""Having no periods every month is wonderful and all my pain from endometriosis has subsided. I feel wonderful, but did experience quite a bit of weight gain with this medication but in the long run it is worth it.""",9.0,41
Doxycycline,Rosacea,"""My husband has had severe rosacea all his life.  He was prescribed Oracea about three years ago.  Neither of us had any particular opinion of its efficacy until we had to interrupt his therapy for budgetary reasons.  While he was off Oracea, his condition flared and visibly worsened.  When we resumed his therapy we could see the improvements almost instantly!  Thank you, thank you!""",10.0,85
Diclofenac,Pain,"""After 2 years of pain after my total knee replacement , I was prescribed every narcotic under the sun, would work for 1-2 weeks then back to pain. I finally went to a pain management doctor and he prescribed the 1.3 Flector patch. Within the first 30 mins experienced relief. I wear two of them one on either side of the knee. I have been on them for one month, I use them for about 10 hrs a day. The only bad side effect I have experienced is massive weight gain. About 15 lbs in only one month. It does warn you on the label about possible fast weight gain. I have always maintained my weight by give or take 5 lbs...but 15lbs in 1 month is absurd.""",10.0,23
Xanax,Panic Disorde,"""Works great for me when I use it on a &quot;per attack&quot; basis. My Doctor put me on it 3 times a day and that will make it ineffective. I only take it when I feel my heart starting to race and within 5 to 10 minutes I am back to normal.""",10.0,32
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""Was given 100mg doses to take twice a day for 7 days. I&rsquo;m only on my 3rd day taking these and I&rsquo;m beyond miserable. I wake up every night with unrelenting nausea, fever and cold sweats. The morning after my second day taking these I was admitted to the ER for the symptoms and was prescribed Pepcid antacid for all the excess stomach acids and zofran for the nausea. The Pepcid helps a lot, but the symptoms persist, like I cannot get a good nights sleep due to the fever and cold sweats and initial nausea. The zofran tastes so bad when dissolving that I cannot take it. Alternatively, I found that vaping or smoking small amounts of cannabis (1-2 small dabs or bowls) has helped calm the nausea enough for me to try and tough it out.""",5.0,1
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""My 3 years will be up Dec 2018. I have recently set an appointment to get it removed. Only because of the weight gain. Periods would last about a week and a half at times, or I won&#039;t see it for a month or so. My mood is pretty normal. I don&#039;t have headaches, nor have I had any problems (side effects) besides  the weight gain.

I would recommend the product. It does what it&#039;s supposed to.""",7.0,4
Xanax XR,Panic Disorde,"""Switched from xanax 2mg 1/2 to one tab 2x daily (AN for anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder) to Xanax xr 1mg twice daily with .5 xanax once daily AN for panic. The only thing Xanax Xr did was give me waves of relief, along with waves of anxiety also. Went through my xanax script quicker as it helped greatly compared to XR &amp; needed less. Alprazolam is meant for short acting Anxiety relief. XR is marketing scheme, cost 26$ comp. to 0$ for xanax(w/ ins) Clonazepam,or Diazepam is much more suited for longer acting benzos that help with anxiety. Xanax XR makes it more difficult to stop using &amp; get addicted much easier,than safely taking your regular xanax, as can break em apart, if you feel you need less one day, one week, you can wean yourself easier""",3.0,15
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the Nexplanon insert in my arm for three years as I had Pcos. In those three years I had one long difficult period. It occurred shortly after implantation of the insert and lasted almost two months. The period was very heavy and difficult to deal with. No cramps, some bleeding, mood swings, low sex drive (of course). But I have to say it was well worth it. I never had a period again, no camping, mood levelled out and sex drive went up.""",10.0,4
Loperamide,Diarrhea,"""Best over the counter that really works for chronic or IBS quickly! The generic brand is the best priced and works just as well as the name brand for me""",10.0,23
Orsythia,Birth Control,"""My experience so far is not that good but not that bad either. However, I would like to try a different brand besides this one. I&#039;ve been using this brand for about 2 years. When I first started this Birth Control I had very bad headaches for the first 3 or 4 months. My appetite at that time also increased. My acne was getting worse as well but it&#039;s a good thing it has cleared up. I&#039;ve been feeling so bloated and depressed lately that I felt like crying for no reason at all. I have had some chest pain as well which I think is known as heartburn. It doesn&#039;t happen often though. Now the pros of this brand is that I haven&#039;t had bad cramps like I used to. My periods have been regulated and light. It&#039;s not horrible but it&#039;s not great either.""",5.0,2
Esomeprazole,GERD,"""I had excess acid all of my life including as a child.  As an adult I was miserable because all of my friends and family could eat anything at any time.  I often would sit up in bed for hours trying to sleep.  I tried everything, then my doctor put me on Nexium.  I has been heaven.  I eat normally.  I sleep normally.  I don&#039;t hurt, belch, and/or throw up any more.  No side effects after over two years.  Love this stuff.""",9.0,14
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""Good with pain.""",10.0,20
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Can&#039;t recommend. The mood swings and fatigue were nothing compared to the violent nausea I experienced when taking this pill. I actually mistook the symptoms for food poisoning for the first couple days I was taking it. I figured my body would adjust eventually, but after a couple weeks I couldn&#039;t handle it anymore. The sickness subsided immediately when I stopped taking this pill. 
Estrogen can irritate the stomach, so it might just be that I&#039;m particularly sensitive. I&#039;m now taking a progesterone-only pill and so far no upset tummy. :)""",1.0,3
Yasmin,Birth Control,"""When I was 17 I was scared to start on Birth Control. My doctor had suggested Yasmin to me. I was glad I did start it. I had no problems. I never got sick from it, gained any weight, had any pains etc. Even every time I stopped taking it there were no problems. The birth control was very effective even if I missed a few days. My face was also clear of acne. No changes in sex drive. I am very sad I cannot go back on it because it is no longer free with my health care. """,9.0,24
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I started Chantix two weeks ago. I have smoked since I was 23, started when I was in college during the 60&#039;s. I probably smoked at least a pack a day. I am now very close to 70 years old and was still smoking. I was have some minor mouth and throat problems and I knew what was causing these problems-smoking. After going to the doctor, I discovered that I have vocal cord problems. The doctor found large growths on my vocal cords. He said if you do not quit smoking, you will die. So, I started Chantix and I have had very few side effects. I just started week 3 and I have not smoked the last 2 weeks. I am having some issues with nicotine withdrawal. I have handled these withdrawals with swimming, walking, and reading consistently.""",8.0,30
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have had a  negative experience.I was mad at my self because i went against my better judgment. I knew that this one was a weight gaining pill. I kept telling my doctor that I was gaining weight from this pill he  insisted that it had nothing to do with seriqul xr he continued to say its what I was eating. I told him last week on the phone he said what have you been eating I went on a fast normally before seriqul  I would just lose the extra weight when I went on a diet.  This time a week went by it got even worse
So I am very happy that I just stopped taking it.  It is not worth it. I had a doc for 10 years prior to this one and I had never been diagnosed with bi polar -  he calls it a mood disorder. I know I have it and I am open to something new""",1.0,10
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I have had a very positive experience over the last almost 5 years. I am 26 with NO children. Yes the insertion is uncomfortable, but only for a minute or so, just a couple of cramps.  My doctor gave me Misoprostol (softens the cervix) to take the night before and morning of the insert. I also started ibuprofen 600 mg every 6 hours starting the day before. I had minimal spotting and cramping after. And for the last almost 5 years I have very little cramping, no periods, no mood swings and pain with intercourse only 2 or 3 times. I plan on getting another one and recommend Mirena to everyone!""",10.0,30
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I took this medication for 2 years.
While on the medication I had no menstrual cycle, no period, no spotting, no issues.
Once discontinued, and the 13weeks passed since my last shot I noticed a change in hormones.
About 7 weeks after that I got a very light period lasting 3 days
2 weeks later another light period lasting 3 4days 
At this time the cramping did not go away and I got centralized right lower abdominal pain which eventually cent me to the ER 2 weeks later.
After every test including a CT scan no issues were found and doctors wanted to schedule MRI
They finally sent me home with a morphine injection to go so I could sleep. Woke up to chunks of blood pouring from me. &quot;Dysfunctional uterine bleeding&quot; from stopping depo.""",7.0,6
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I have been taking 200mg of Trazodone each night before bed, for 13 months. It has helped me with my sleep problems and would recommend it to anyone.""",8.0,57
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""The condom broke on 3/11 and my boyfriend finished completely in me and I took the pill immediately after ,  I was so so worried and thought I would be pregnant. Today, 3/17 I started my period. A week earlier than expected. This worked for me!! Don&#039;t worry !!""",10.0,1
Sprintec,,"""I&#039;ve been taking Sprintec for 10 months and had no problems besides feeling a little nauseated at times and slight headaches. No major problems at all. I was prescribed this birth control due to heavy irregular periods. Since taking Sprintec I&#039;ve had regular periods lasts up to (3-4) days, sex has increased, feel more motivated and active. I would highly recommend this birth control because it works.""",10.0,2
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""When I first started Depo I was bleeding/spotting within the first two shots. After the third there was nothing, but occasional cramps. After taking Depo for a while I began to have back problems, bones sensitive, crazy mood swings, depressed, &amp; gained a little over 20 pounds. Most of the weight was in my stomach area and face! If I Would have gotten my last shot in February it would have been a year of me being on the Depo shot. I loved the fact I didn&#039;t have periods, but I  just couldn&#039;t take it anymore and now I have been off of it for about a week. I have had no period yet, irritation, &amp; a very light pink discharge when I wipe....""",6.0,3
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;ve struggled with acne since I was 13, and now 4 years in, I think I might have finally waved goodbye to it. After  a couple of months of doxy  I have only just noticed the difference, so it may just be a clear spell, but I haven&#039;t looked so clear in years. I&#039;ve found some confidence and feel a bit better within myself, so fingers crossed that my skin stays clear from now on! I still get a couple of spots here and there but nothing compared to what I used to get. Side effects can be a little nasty, when waking up in the middle of the night feeling really sick, but overall good experience with it so far. Xx""",9.0,16
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I used the medication and was doing better than I had been in years, then suddenly I was switched off of it due to the new law and haven&#039;t been able to be put back on it since. Don&#039;t understand why. I was told it was taken off the market.""",10.0,8
Tiotropium,"COPD, Maintenance","""I was recently given this inhaler to try, by my doctor. I smoked for 47 years. 4 years ago I quit and I used to exercise a lot, was a dancer on weekends and free time, maybe my COPD did not get as bad because of it, oxygenation is greater when you do cardiovascular exercise. I am also an asthma patient since I was a kid. I developed Polymyalgia Rheumatica, a very painful illness that can only be treated with prednisone. I got so fat I had to quit dancing. I noticed I was getting very tired and short of breath every time I had to walk long distances or climb stairs. 2 months I used this medicine. I was so happy I could finally breath while climbing stairs and doing cardio. Only problem is, it too expensive and medical insurance not covers.""",10.0,1
Budesonide / formoterol,moterol),"""Suffering asthma for more than 60 years.""",9.0,19
Sertraline,Major Depressive Disorde,"""It took me a while to reach an effective dose, but Zoloft was surprisingly effective. It does have a reputation of being a &quot;starter drug&quot; and ineffective, but it has transformed my life.""",9.0,21
Methadone,Opiate Withdrawal,"""I have recently been medicated by methadone, for heavy use of opiates and I have never felt better, and not one craving.  I have been an addict for close to 20 years, and happily been clean now for 38 days with the help of methadone.""",10.0,54
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""Been taking this medicine for two weeks. I noticed I&#039;m really itchy, my stomach is so sick, headaches, and I&#039;m very tired. I hope it gets better.""",5.0,54
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""I used buspar 5mg once every few years.  It&#039;s very good for me and very mild.  I tried double dosage once and I was groggy.  But on 5mg, I was perfectly normal.  When I get my anxiety attack (once every decade or so) my hands shake, can&#039;t eat, color of my face goes pale....  but immediately soon after taking buspar, I feel much better.

Please note that these medication don&#039;t work just as well on everybody.  The nature of psychotropic medication would work wonders on one person, and horribly or not at all one another person.  You gotta keep trying until you find something that works for you.""",10.0,26
Previfem,Birth Control,"""This birth control has given me terrible side effects of depression. I don&#039;t feel like the same woman. I want off of it as soon as I can! This is not in my character to act, feel, or think the way I have been thinking. """,2.0,4
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""1st day on Abilify seemed like I had energy. 2-3 days later insomnia set in big time. Even tried taking 2 Lunesta...didn&#039;t work.  2 weeks later, I was in the ER from side effects. Tremors, not comfortable in my own skin, slurred speech, couldn&#039;t focus or concentrate.  Spouse thought I&#039;d had a stroke.  They gave me Ativan and Benadryl.  I got a new Psychiatrist after that. Just starting on Lithium now.  We&#039;ll see.""",1.0,12
Prinivil,High Blood Pressure,"""I experienced coughing and muscle pain.""",1.0,84
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Lamictal for a couple of months now, only up to 100mg, but I just stopped taking it due to the severe headaches I&#039;ve been getting from it. Just a heads-up as one of the potential side effects.""",4.0,49
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I&#039;ve had cystic acne since the beginning of college. I&#039;ve been on Orthotricyclen Lo, Tri-Previfem (generic orthotricyclen), Beyaz, and now I&#039;m currently on Tri-Sprintec. The orthotricyclen LO helped a little with my acne, but I still had a lot of breakouts. I was on it for around a year. I then switched to tri-previfem, which worked great for me (no side effects whatsoever) It helped regulate my period really well too. I was on it for around 2 and a half years and my acne started coming back. A different doctor switched me over to Beyaz since she said my body was used to the Tri-Previfem. I was on Beyaz for 7 months, but noticed many problems such as weight gain (I gained 8 lbs) and moodiness. I switched to Tri-Sprintec and works great.""",10.0,3
Hydrochlorothiazide / valsartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I started using Diovan HCT as a lower cost alternative without evaluating side effects.

After starting Diovan, my blood pressure was OK, but started suffering from &quot;GOUT&quot;. Often I couldn&#039;t walk and I suffered extensively for 2 years without knowing that the uric acid was being created by the medicine. I changed doctors and the new doctor recommended other medicine. My Uric acid levels went back to normal and they have been fine for 2 years. It is a pleasure for Texan to eat meat again.""",4.0,46
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Painful insertion, bled for three weeks straight then no period at all. Extreme fatigue, headaches almost everyday, and extreme acne inclusive of some cystic acne everywhere.""",1.0,0
Ciprofloxacin,Diverticulitis,"""I went to the doctor for simple gas pains. bladder was checked and bowels were checked. No blood was found. Was sent for an immediate bloodtest which showed signs of infection. was prescribed cipro and flagyl and was sent for barium for ct scan of the abdomen the next morning. 
The barium produced severe diarrhea but ct showed acute inflammation of the colon.
I took the cipro and flagyl and was nauseated and had diarrhea for 7 days. I finished the flagyl but had 3 more days of cipro to go. On the 8th day the nausea and weakness was so bad along with back pain and joint pain. I couldn&#039;t take it any more, so I quit the cipro 2 days early.
24 hours later I resumed my multivitamins and simvistatin and had a little diarrhea but has stopped now.""",2.0,4
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""I have had problems with severe anxiety for years..I tried to self medicate with so many things. I use this with Benadryl and love how calm I feel!""",8.0,75
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had it since June 2015 and no issues so far! No weight gain or pain no side effects""",10.0,4
Glatiramer,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Been on Copaxone for over 10 years, kept me stable and still able to teach dance (but without spins &amp; turns!!). Would not have continued without the shooter from your doctor, makes it quick and easy. Bought a needle clipper from the drug store so I can clip off needle and throw shot in garbage. Great travelling.......no need for a refridgerator for a couple of weeks. Just heard copaxone is coming out with a shot every other day YIPPEE!!!!...""",10.0,54
Clarithromycin,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""I was prescribed clarithromycin for my lungs infection and after taking this medication on my second day I started feeling better but on the fourth day I couldn&#039;t not believe how my breathing improved. The only side effect is the taste in my mouth in the morning but that is tolerable.  I am so happy that is worked and that I feel better.""",9.0,14
MiraLax,Constipation,"""It works I went to the er and I was told to take miralax and I am so glad I bought it is a good product I am so happy to be relieved!""",10.0,77
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""Came down with the flu on Sunday had fever, back ache, sore throat, etc went to the doctor but they didn&#039;t check for the flu said it was sinus infection. By Tuesday I was still feeling ill so went back to doctor and had positive flu test. Started tamiflu that day. Tamiflu caused me to be extremely nausea on Wednesday I was throwing up from Tamiflu. I did not throw up or have diarrhea in the 3 days I had the flu. Not sure if I want to keep taking it or not but it&#039;s Thursday and although no fever or back ache still have flu headache and exhaustion.""",4.0,5
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I have been on Contrave for 5 weeks now, started at 360lbs when I went to the Dr. to get it prescribed and weighed in at 328 this morning, so down 32lbs. Contrave is not a magic pill, unfortunately no such thing exists or none of us would be overweight or obese. However, what I feel it did for me was give me motivation, which is exactly what my Dr. told me it would help do. I haven&#039;t been this razor focused on eating clean, lifting heavy and doing cardio in over 10 years. Paired with morning fasted cardio, clean diet of 5 meals a day high protien/moderate fat/low-moderate carb, and 5x a week of weight lifting, Contrave can be an amazing boost and the edge you need to actually want to stick with it. I have had zero side effects. Stay focused""",10.0,37
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I recently bought this product because I thought it would be just the same as any other yeast infection Product .. I was scared to use it at first as this is my first Yeast Infection and most likely due to pregnancy. I used it and was fine 3 minutes later I started feeling very uncomfortable and then BAM !!! the burning hit me right away I jumped and screamed all the way until I got to the bathroom still screaming as I&#039;m getting it all out it felt like I was torched with fire it hurt so bad never again the pain was very unbearable for me.""",1.0,4
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I have been on Qsymia for more than a year. Most of my weight loss was in the first 8 months then I hit a plateau. But staying on the medication has helped me maintain the weight loss. I would highly recommend a good exercise plan and nutritional diet to help after coming off the medication. I did not experience any side effects mentioned by others besides constipation. This medication just helps you realize portion control, not starvation.""",9.0,37
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I have been using Topamax since February 2008 (this is August 2008) until recent stress reached an all time high Topamax had been working great. But with added stress of the death of my husband&#039;s father, my bipolar son going off to residental treatment, my other bipolar son having to come off of his Lithium due to his kidneys...well I am sure you can guess I have had several break through migranes. 

Still, overall I have been pleased. I have lost about 40 pounds. I went from 228 down to 189. For a 39 year old, 5&#039;3&quot; woman. that&#039;a a big difference. """,7.0,1
Tranylcypromine,Depression,"""No SSRI or SNRI works.  Parnate works.  Food restrictions caused no problems at all.  Completely obliterated negative thinking and bad feeling.  To me, it&#039;s a miracle drug.  I was careful not to take other heavy duty drugs at the same time.  This med probably saved my life.  It should be used much more frequently.""",10.0,37
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Its good and I am satisfied. Easily available in Saudi Arabia""",10.0,18
Lidocaine,Postherpetic Neuralgia,"""Your patches will not stay on long enough to supply pain relief. When I apply one to my lower back it folds onto itself within 3 hours no matter what I do. They need to be like the Qualitest patches that I have used for years""",1.0,14
Intuniv,ADHD,"""I had been taking intuniv for a week at 10mg. 32 year old female, for add. Yesterday out of the blue at night I started getting brain zaps. My anxiety got so high I felt my heart was going to explode. I felt like I was going to crawl out of my skin. It was an utter nightmare and I ended up in the ER. I was afraid I was losing touch with reality. I&#039;m still feeling anxious now too. I am never touching this med again. I just hope it gets out of my system soon. I can&#039;t believe they give it to kids. I almost went psychotic! It was a nightmare drug for me. Be careful please. Even at a low dose it can cause a nasty reaction. I&#039;m also bipolar so that might have played a role in it too.""",1.0,32
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""Gabapentin 200mg. definitely helps my anxiety. I know because I stopped taking it and the symptoms came back..I don&#039;t have panic attacks but a low level fear of the future, dread, etc..Gabapentin helps a lot.""",9.0,99
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Apri for 5 months now in hopes to clear my acne. There has been zero improvement! Although everything else about Apri is positive. No weight gain""",5.0,7
Primidone,Benign Essential Trem,"""I have sores in my mouth and I&#039;m frequently hoarse, but it does help control the tremors""",8.0,1
Itraconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""It worked wonders for me, I suffer from severe constipation which causes thrush from time to time &amp; I would use the cream after a few days the infection will occur again my doctor put me on sporanox for seven days one tablet a day &amp; it since has never returned once I completed my treatment that was over a year ago. This is the best yeast infection treatment I would be an advocate for it.""",10.0,3
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""My heart goes out to anyone who has the kind of pain that necessitates taking this drug and if it has helped you I am glad to hear that. It did nothing for me except give me insomnia, make me forgetful, and increase my neuropathy pain and burning. 

I already have difficulty sleeping because of neuropathy and L5 compression agony. This pill made it worse. I took 50 mg at bedtime for about a week. The doctor said it takes a while to get into the system. I&#039;m not waiting that long. It&#039;s not working, I don&#039;t like it, and I don&#039;t trust it.""",1.0,50
Morphine,Chronic Pain,"""MSIR was prescribed to me for breakthrough pain. It comes in 15 mg as well as 30 mg. I was prescribed the 30 mg up to 3 times a day. I usually take it at night when I wake up in severe pain. During the day while I&#039;m awake I seem to be able to handle the pain with my MS con. but at night the pain keeps me up. The MSIR works fast and help well. I don&#039;t need more than one most of the time. It is a life saver.""",7.0,14
Viekira Pak,Hepatitis C,"""I contracted Hepatitis C genotype 1a from a blood transfusion in 1989 during combat in Panama. All of my treatment was from the VA and at no cost to me. The treatment lasted 12 weeks and I had to take Ribavirin as well as the Viekira Pak. My viral load was high, 21.8 million. I was undetected at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 10 weeks and 12 weeks. Post treatment I was undetected at 3 months and now at 6 months. So basically, I&#039;m cured although they will test one more time at one year. I had side effects from the Ribavirin, everyone does. Nasty stuff. But the Hep C is gone so it was well worth it. Viekira pak, for me, was truly a wonder drug!""",10.0,24
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""Medicine from hell. It will wreck your life. Dont do it.""",1.0,7
Ambien CR,Insomnia,"""I am a pharmacy tech and am on Ambien CR 12.5 mg. I have been on it for about 3 months now but I don&#039;t take it every night. When I do take it (as my thyroid is hyperactive) I do feel rested in the morning but when I don&#039;t take it, it&#039;s really not a big deal. It does help with my sleep but I do hide my car keys from myself just in case.""",10.0,14
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""This is my second time on this medication. For some background, I have had IBS my whole life and had many tests done and tried all kinds of diets to try and help and nothing worked. I used to go to the bathroom 6-8 times a day (sometimes more, usually with cramps) I used to take bentyl but it makes me feel very sleepy and groggy. I took the 75mg for awhile but it became less effective so now I&#039;m on the 100mg and it works a lot better and I&#039;m down to going to the bathroom about twice a day with minimal or no cramps through out the day. The only side effect I have had is that about 10 minutes after taking the pill I feel weird, like a weird feeling, mostly in my upper back/shoulders. It goes away pretty quickly and doesn&#039;t hurt.""",9.0,11
Kapvay,ADHD,"""My son has been on every medicine available for ADHD and it didn&#039;t work. I thought to myself one day how about giving him his night medicine during the day. I asked the doctor and he said if we were going to do that I prefer giving him Kapvay rather than the Catapres he&#039;s on so we did and I could not be more happier. On his color chart everyday he was bringing home green which is great, the past 3 days though in the afternoon they change it from green to a warning which is yellow so maybe I need to increase his afternoon pill just a little. Other then that Kapvay is great!""",10.0,61
Topiramate,Seizures,"""I started taking this medication as soon as I was diagnosed with an inherited seizure disorder. Although I haven&#039;t had a seizure ever since I began to take the medication (which is good because the meds are working) the side effects were horrible. I would often feel very disoriented and saw a great amount of weight loss. This may not apply to everyone because everyone is different, but that was my experience with this medication.""",7.0,10
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""This has really helped with my anxiety. I had some stomach upset (on an off) for the first couple of weeks but it all went and it is SO WORTH IT to feel the anxiety is so much better.""",10.0,13
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""Got 3 10 mg samples. Tried half a pill first night...nothing. Then tried a 10 mg second night...nothing. Then tried 15 mg and still nothing. Called it quits after that.""",1.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Endometriosis,"""I had a horrible experience on this pill, within 30is minutes of taking in I started laughing for no apparent reason, then I started getting really angry and yelled at my mom then started crying.
That kept going back and forth for 3 hours till my head started hurting and I felt really sick which is when the suicidal thoughts kicked in. (I have no mental illness- I&#039;ve been tested but I have issues with estrogen)
I got my first migraine in years on this pill and didn&#039;t take another dose. The mental stuff all went down but the headache lasted a week and I couldn&#039;t stop sleeping. 
I was told to wait a month by my gyn but the symptoms were too severe with the first dose so I didn&#039;t take anymore.""",1.0,0
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""If this was going to work I promised I would do a review. This is my 2nd time using plan B in about 9 months. I don&#039;t use birth control &amp; never have but now I just might. I had been celibate for 9 months until recently having unprotected sex with a guy. I was barely off my period. I didn&#039;t think about the risk of me being fertile. He ended up cumming on my leg &amp; I was almost confident none of it went in me. That was until about 39 hours later that I started to get paranoid so I bought Plan B &amp; drank plenty of vitamin C. I was super stressed &amp; the internet + my dreams at night didn&#039;t help the paranoia. I ended up getting my period 8 days early! This pill works ladies!""",10.0,3
Solu-Medrol,Osteoarthritis,"""I have osteoarthritis, some days the pain in ALL my joints is very bad.  I have taken Solumedrol several times and have relief (not stopping the pain) for a few months, but I need it again.""",6.0,43
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""(2009) I had unprotected sex at 15 I was nervous that I could become pregnant. I went to pharmacy asked the pharmacist for it easy as pie! So happy to hear this is now OTC!! I&#039;m sure some women may have felt to embarrassed to get it btc. Anyways I took the pill got my period within a day and no baby so happy it worked""",10.0,0
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I have High Blood pressure! It was under control with medication. I was put on Chantix because I truly wanted to kick the habit. Well! for me after about 3 days I found I couldn&#039;t lift my head off the pillow without my BP dropping (well below what was normal for me.) Others I know have had no side effects and are still smoke free.""",1.0,4
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""I had a good experience on this medicine.  After years of nothing working, I lost 35 pounds over 8 months.  Started at 206lbs, ended at 170lbs.  I&#039;ve always been active, exercising 6 days a week and I ate well. The medicine turned off any cravings I had and I felt full after only a few bites of the healthy food I was eating. There were two big down sides.  First, the cost!  It went from $150 to $190 in the 7 months I took it. To add to it, my state requires monthly check ins at the Dr. which add $60 a month for a total of $250/month.  If I was continuing to drop a lot of weight, it might have been worth it but I plateaued and for the last 3 months did not lose any weight.  Been off for 3 months and I have maintained. I would consider taking it again.""",8.0,65
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I&#039;ve been taking 10mg Cialis daily for the last six months. I can&#039;t say enough about how much it has helped with erectile dysfunction. Erections are firm and last long enough for two orgasms. I&#039;ve discovered something else while taking Cialis. I have been dealing with symptoms of depression for several years. I&#039;ve tried several of the anti depressant medications but had terrible side effects. Not to mention, it made the performance issue worse. Since taking Cialis I&#039;ve noticed my depression has all but disappeared. I did some research and discovered that some studies have reported that Cialis has helped with depression in men. I&#039;ve got my life back and feel great.""",10.0,92
Xyzal,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Really developed horrible allergies in last four years because of being over 40 living in terrible city for allergies.  It really has been a game changer for me. It&#039;s strong enough that I often just use half a pill. I do think it&#039;s better than the OTC competition. No side effects for me.""",10.0,17
Pristiq,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been taking Pristiq for about 2 weeks now.  I feel a lot better.  I have had increased energy, and a great mood during the day.  My doctor told me I would start to feel the affects in about a week or so, but I felt them immediately.  I have also lost 13 lbs.  I have had a few side effects though.  Namely, muscle cramps, and diarrhea, but I believe these will, pass.  I am going to stick it out.  I have also been taking the medicine in the mornings to avoid problems sleeping.""",7.0,8
Librium,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""Observer: My boyfriend has drank for over 25 years...morning to night brandy whisky....enlarged liver, bloated belly, sickness, malnutrition, bleeding from ulcerated stomach, bowel cancer..but is recovered .

He IS on Librium now 120 mg a day. 3rd day in snoozing peacefully. No sickness this time, not a noticeable shake, eating fine and a tonic water. I snooze peacefully now because WE want to live. 
""",8.0,77
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I LOVE this birth control. It has helped with my mood swings and has cleared my skin dramatically. It has also given me one cup size, from C to D, awesome! I can definitely feel the difference when I get to the placebo week and how I get moody again because is a fake version of the pills. Once I go back to the first week, my hormones are balanced again. Nothing bad to say about these pills. Glad I decided to use try them! Will probably use them for life!""",10.0,6
Contrave,Obesity,"""Day 1 was full of side effects. Day 2 they subsided. I became very lethargic. A slight headache. Dizziness and overall wasn&#039;t feeling well. I take something for the nausea and go to sleep. I take my pill w/16oz of water DURING my meal to help alleviate stomach upset. 

I have so much more energy. I weigh in soon. Mentally, I have clarity and feel positive. Because of the depression it was hard for me to get up or complete tasks.  After 5 days, I am working out everyday. My body doesn&#039;t ache. I don&#039;t &quot;feel depressed.&quot; The side effects are worth my sanity and beat suffering from obesity. I see this as the tool I&#039;ve needed to help me get my life back. Depression/obesity is a disease and this is helping with my treatment.""",8.0,41
Adalimumab,Ulcerative Colitis,"""This ended up being the end of my relationship with my GI. He wouldn&#039;t accept that it was making me very ill. He told me to just keep taking it. This was 6 months in. I decided to quit it and him at the same time. My GI was a narcissist, anyways..""",1.0,6
Duloxetine,Depression,"""On this medicine for 5 days and have been on the couch for 4 days.  Very lethargic, lazy, no energy to do anything, loss of appetite, nausea, can&#039;t sleep at night, just not myself at all.  Missed 2 parties I was previously excited to go to, stayed home instead.  """,2.0,9
Divalproex sodium,None,"""Good information for this drug.""",8.0,4
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I started using Yaz in August of &#039;08 and I love it! For the first few months my periods were a bit irregular with slight spotting but that evened out in about January. I also noticed later on that I got irritable during the 1st day of my period, which was not normal for me when I was off the pill. I&#039;ve had no acne problems, no weight gain (with no change in my eating habits), and amazingly regular and light periods. I&#039;d recommend this to everyone!""",9.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Acne,"""I never really had acne until I started this birth control. Now my skin is absolutely awful. I heard you have to wait three months for the hormone levels to stabilize and see improvement, but I&#039;ve been on it for five and my skin only keeps getting worse.""",1.0,1
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I got my Liletta inserted 3 days ago, I was scared after reading the reviews. The insertion took about 10 mins... it was not painful at all. It was more of a pinch here and there that only lasted a few seconds. Once my Dr. was done I had mild cramps for about 15-20mins. But nothing major no where close to period cramps. My Dr. Recommended Liletta because I am unable to have Estrogen. I was previously on the pill and developed blood clots. I now have two in my lungs and several in my legs. Since I am on blood thinners, this is not a good time to become pregnant. So far no bleeding, I spotted the day of the insertion but that was it. I will leave another review in 90 days. ♀""",9.0,7
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Hate hate hate it. I had nexplanon put in Oct 2014. Gained over 50lbs and was loosing hair by the hand full. It took over 6months and a general surgeon for me to get it out. Although very full proof, the side effects are not worth it.  Never again. Pills for me.""",3.0,1
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""I felt the very 1st symptoms. . . Tingling mostly. 
I went to the pharmacy at 2am. Spoke to the pharmacist with a handful of treatment options from the shelf. The pharmacist chose Abreva explaining that the others were just for pain relief. 
Since I addressed the problem immediately &amp; consistently, I never broke out in what I dreaded. A cold sore. I am so thankful!!""",10.0,6
Synthroid,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""I had my thyroid irradiated in 2005 due to Grave&#039;s disease caused by Hep C treatment (Ribivirin &amp; Interferon).  At first I saw an endocrinologist that prescribed Armour Thyroid but loss of job and insurance forced me to go to a free clinic, where I receive Synthroid.  The clinic doesn&#039;t seem to understand the difference between experiencing low thyroid levels from naturally occurring hypothyroidism, &amp; complete loss of thyroid.  My NP says to me, incredulously, &quot;You take an awful lot of thyroid!&quot;, &amp; at that time I was only taking 75mcg a day.  Finally after three years of 75 to 100mcg, when I felt absolutely crazy (tired, confused, hair loss, cranky, paranoid, angry, enormous weight gain), she now has me on 150mcg which seems not perfect but better.""",9.0,113
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been taking this pill for two months now and my experience has been pleasant. I experienced a lighter period the second month and my cramping was less severe. I did notice a significant increase in vaginal fluids throughout the day, and it actually increased my sex drive (not a problem in my opinion). My breasts grew one cup size on Loestrin 24 Fe as well, again, not a problem for me. My only complaint is the noticeable decrease in my appetite which I find frustrating because I am already pretty skinny. So far I&#039;ve lost 5 pounds since being on the pill. My side effects are definitely tolerable though, and I&#039;m not pregnant so that&#039;s nice, too!""",8.0,19
Estarylla,Birth Control,"""I just started my second month on this pill after having my second baby. I was on ortho tricyclen after the first kid and had weight gain and my face broke out so bad. I haven&#039;t had either one of these problems with this pill. The only issue I have is so far instead of 4-5 day periods, my last one was 8 days, but I did notice my cramps were lighter. I would recommend it.""",9.0,1
Klonopin,Bipolar Disorde,"""Started taking this med for bipolar disorder and it&#039;s been working for 6 months it helps me rest at night. I have tried many other medicines but inconjunction with Wellbutrin antidepressant it seems to be great. I hope I never have another episode again and this will continue to work for me.""",9.0,32
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""The first month it burned my skin and made whatever part of my body it was on. Itch like really bad. But now it&#039;s used to it and it works really well.""",8.0,1
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I am a guy with fibro - one of the minority so it seems.  Tried Cymbalta and my story is so much like everyone elses&#039;.  But Savella changed my life - no fibromyalgia fog, no hurting in the morning, more energy, better outlook on life, just generally feel like a new person.  The recommendation from my doctor for Savella was a huge blessing.""",10.0,53
Qsymia,Obesity,"""It takes off the pounds but comes with bad side effects. It made me grumpy, depressed, and mild insomnia. I stopped taking it when my doctor prescribed me a new alternative medication.""",1.0,48
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""On December 15 2007, I started the Chantix program after 45 years of smoking and trying all the other stop smoking programs that are offered. I said what the heck I&#039;ll try this one. I am elated to tell you that as of this date January 6 2010 I am still a non smoker and I don&#039;t miss  them . I call Chantix my miracle cure. I only wish that I had found Chantix years ago. Oh my side effects dreams I was on a cooking show, gained a little weight. Good news I no longer take blood pressure medicines, I walk 3 miles everyday and I am proud of myself and thank my miracle cure everyday.""",10.0,16
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""Started taking belviq on May 5 weighing in at 262 lbs. Today is May 13 and I&#039;m at 255 lbs. Totally suppresses my appetite and I have no cravings for sweets. I&#039;m drinking a lot of water and walking daily. Feeling great! Totally recommend this drug""",10.0,41
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been taking Celexa for 5 years and it is the best thing ever. I lost my business and marriage to anxiety and anger issues. For 2 years after I blamed everyone but myself, then started Celexa and have been a much better and much more successful person. I have noticed two side effects my appetite changes causing my weight to vary in the 5 to 10 pound range and sex has never been better. I do not crave it as much but when I do it much better. It lasts longer and has a bigger effect.""",10.0,102
Carvedilol,Heart Failure,"""Been using since trial days. Was part of trial. Coreg saved my life.  Cost of drug is too high, though. Also, at times it may cause dizziness, but that passes quickly. Do take with meal.""",10.0,9
Hydroxyzine,Sedation,"""Ok Vistaril dreams - hydroxyzine vivid dreams do exist.  What I am sure of is this:  When my life was going great, the dreams were awesome!  So Vistaril (hydroxyzine) dreams were WONDERFUL and I have dreamed very vivid beautiful beach sunsets I have never really seen before-with flowing water seemingly from the heavens and beautiful colors I have never seen before.  I looked forward to my Vistaril (hydroxyzine) dreams!  

BUT when I became stressed with the death of a friend or argument with co-worker or anything negative that day-then came the VIVID Vistaril nightmares began. So wild,so vivid, I was THRILLED to wake up and find they were not true because they were upsetting.  State of mind is important I feel.""",8.0,20
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Pain/Feve,"""I have used for at least 15 years with excellent results for head and body aches.  The Extra Strength is great in the morning since I don&#039;t drink coffee.  It relieves the morning bodyaches and gives you a perk up.  I use the Back and Body at night. There&#039;s no caffeine and you don&#039;t get the &#039;side effects&#039; of evening medications. Only drawback is occasional stomach bleeding (evident in stools) and occasional heart burn.  Works better than Vicodin for me.""",9.0,4
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Acne,"""This pill certainly works for birth control and my periods are significantly lighter and shorter, but the acne on my face worsened and I suddenly had back acne as well. I had to get another prescription for acne medicine to get that under control.""",3.0,23
Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""&quot;A mild increase of vaginal burning, itching, or irritation may occur-.&quot; First off let me tell you that this statement is complete rubbish. Never have I felt the flames of Hades in my nether regions before, nor the horrific itch of a mosquito plague accompanying it. I read that the itching subsides as the treatment wears on so I will tough it out. However that does not stop my desire to punch the creators in the face.""",4.0,13
Pepto-Bismol,Diarrhea,"""Relieves my upset stomach, gas, diarrhea, heartburn, and its affordable.""",10.0,4
Ketoconazole,Seborrheic Dermatitis,"""Worked right away - overnight took away all redness and stopped ALL the itching... what a huge relief.... GREAT PRODUCT""",10.0,66
Enalapril,Left Ventricular Dysfunction,"""Enalapril has been shown to prevent the remodeling of heart structure. This is the most important drug that my  20 year old son takes with respect to delaying transplant. His ventricular function has not deteriorated since starting enalapril  9 years ago and his cardiologist tells him to take this medication religiously.""",10.0,14
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I lived with anxiety/depression for years. Everyday felt like a struggle. I experienced a period of intense stress during grad school in my early 30&#039;s, and decided to seek help. If I only did this in my 20&#039;s I could have accomplished so much more. Celexa took away my anxiety and depression, but it took a couple months to work on 20mg. I felt like myself, I felt happy. I had no side effect, no weight gain, nothing. Since I felt so great I attempted to taper down and had bad withdrawal. I decided to stay on it. My 20mg stopped working after two years so I got up to 30mg...I think it &quot;pooped out&quot;. I have bad depression now- sleeping all the time and anxious. I was switched to an SNRI, but celexa changed my life and I&#039;m glad I tried it first.""",9.0,34
Monistat 7,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Oh man does this burn! ugh just used first treatment......... Yikes.,.......""",5.0,6
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I don&#039;t advise anybody to go off the medicine as dramatic as I have, but I do hope the best for everyone. Just pray if it helps and always know your purpose in life is to find happiness.""",5.0,8
Sertraline,Depression,"""I have taken Sertraline for two years now. I have never had a problem. I started off with 100 mg, and now take 50mg. I used to cry all the time, and found myself deeply depressed when there was something sad.

Now I hear myself laughing and it shocks me--- wow ! That&#039;s a sound I haven&#039;t heard in a long time!  It takes a lot to make me cry now, and I am the non-worrier, relaxed person that I want to be. I have had no side effects or problems.""",10.0,32
Famotidine,None,"""It worked rather quickly for me. Within a 1/2 hour I was feeling significantly better. I did however experience brief chest pain and tightness and a bit dizzy about 20 minutes after taking it. I&#039;ve only taken one dose so far and hope that I&#039;ll be able to continue taking this as treatment for abdominal pain suspect of a peptic ulcer.""",9.0,12
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I had no side effects. It was so easy for me.""",10.0,4
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Confident with relying on it as only form of birth control. Breasts got bigger but gained no weight in the stomach/thigh area. Loss of sex drive in the first month but after that it went back to normal. I love this pill no mood changes at all. Cleared my face and works amazing""",9.0,11
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I have been on this shot for 5 years, almost 6 now. I had had no serious problems. I gained about 40 pounds and I am having trouble losing it, but that is it. When I first got on this I actually lost weight &amp; was the smallest I&#039;d ever been, but I decided to try to switch to the pill (hated it) &amp; then got back on Depo, which is when the weight gain happened. I had major mood swings but am now on another medication to help control that. It definitely works and love not having a period! Just hate the weight gain. This is definitely a birth control I would recommend.""",10.0,16
Avonex,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I&#039;ve been on Avonex almost eight months. A little flu like symptoms the following day. It gets worse if I&#039;ve had too much coffee, less &#039;achey&#039; if I&#039;m drinking plenty of water the day before. I&#039;m fairly new to MS so don&#039;t know if it&#039;s stopping the lesions but I feel better than a year ago. &#039;

Fortunately, I am a copay assistance program so it&#039;s zero out of pocket. Thank you Biogen.""",9.0,0
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Yaz for about 3 weeks now and I am an emotional wreck, but all birth controls that I have been on have had me like this. My face is clearing up I think and my hair is growing, but my emotions get the best of me. I feel like a crazy person crying one minute and fine the next. I get upset over the smallest things and I hate it. Also, My sex drive is super low. This sucks honestly""",2.0,9
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I am so impressed with this product.  Thursday morning started to get tingling and bubbles, went to the pharmacy and purchased abreva in the afternoon and applied as 
Directed since then...  Here I am Saturday afternoon and already scabbing and drying up.  Wow, thanks Abreva !""",10.0,11
Buprenorphine,Opiate Dependence,"""Day 5 off Subutex after a quick 2 week detox. Day 3 was the worst upset stomach, aching legs and the lack of sleep but that&#039;s about it, nothing to be scared about it&#039;s all cope able, hot baths and paracetamol. Just don&#039;t listen to the horror stories, if done correctly it&#039;s doable. Good luck.""",8.0,76
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""If you can&#039;t remember to take a pill every day this is for you. I put it on my butt and you have to bend over when you place it on to make sure there are no wrinkles. Sometimes around the edges it gets dirty from wearing black pants/jeans. Not sure if low sex drive is attributed to the patch or not?? But that would be my only complaint. Way better than pill and the IUD proved to be super problematic for me so this is best.""",8.0,2
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve lost a little weight 5 -7 lb.s in 2 weeks &amp; have lost some of the binge eating. So it&#039;s worked, but has side effects like nausea, throwing up twice now, constipation. My wife thinks I&#039;m grumpier, definitely maybe? Losing weight ain&#039;t no pleasure cruise, but not ready to succumb to diebeties.""",6.0,18
Acyclovir,"Herpes Simplex, Suppression","""I was exposed to herpes simplex 1 genitally one year ago. My first outbreak was minor and only lasted a week with no medication and disappeared with no medication. 
One year later I have a horrible outbreak very painful and doctor prescribed acyclovir 400mg 3 times a day. The medicine worked quickly and stopped itching after 1 day, sores healed after about 3-4 days. 
After I stopped taking the medication I had sex with must have irritated the area because I got another outbreak about one week later .. Started taking acyclovir again, exept this time I experienced unusual tiredness &amp; nausea , I noticed that if my heart rate went up that I became short of breathe and felt like fainting .. Only took the drug, this outbreak, for about 3-4 days""",8.0,16
Tamoxifen,Breast Cance,"""I have male breast cancer. I do find it uncomfortable to only read about ladies issues, but understandable. I have found that I feel depressed, and mood swings for sure. Upset tummy is common, so try to keep hydrated. Seem to get lethargic, tired around 3-5pm, but take my medication just before bed, 10-11pm. May consider changing this. Given the alternatives and worrying how my family would cope without me as the bread winner, makes the decision to continue to take it an easy one. I am not going to give in to it. I&#039;m 59,  and lost my brother to it aged 39. Played my first 70 min game of tennis today in 14 months, and really found it made a difference. So maybe keeping fit is one way of fighting back.""",8.0,62
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""Before taking this medicine, I had severe anxiety/depression. I was constantly nauseous to the point where I quit eating and got down to 90lbs and was having panic attacks nonstop. I couldn&#039;t sleep. I just felt like I wanted to die because I didn&#039;t want to live my life like that anymore. I was so scared to try taking antidepressants for the first time because I&#039;ve read so many bad things. But I finally did it and I&#039;ve been on 15mg mirtazapine for about a month and a half now and I can&#039;t remember the last time I had a panic attack, I don&#039;t want to die anymore, I sleep through the night, and I can eat again! I do still have some general anxiety but this medication has saved my life!! I actually feel like myself again and am able to function""",8.0,88
Mirabegron,Overactive Bladde,"""In the past all medications failed, then went for stimulation of the Tiva nerve, that did not work after 12 weeks of therapy. My average times per day was approximately 15. I have been on MYRBETRIG 25MG for 3 days, my average now is 9, WHAT A DIFFERENCE. No side effects. I am 70yr old male.""",10.0,85
Buprenorphine,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been using the Butrans patches for the past 6 months. In the beginning everything was wonderful and breakthrough pain was nonexistent. I then began having more pain and my doctor put me on Norco 10/325 3x daily. It was then that I developed rashes, itchiness and an intolerance to both medications, which my doctor said isn&#039;t that uncommon. Now I&#039;m on 20mcg/hr and life is good again.""",8.0,62
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on Loestrin 24 for a year and a half now due to heavy periods and severe cramps and I haven&#039;t had many problems with it. My periods have gotten lighter only lasting about 4 days and I have had little to no cramps. I never gained any weight and my breasts were never tender. Though, one side effect that I did always seem to have was yeast infections. Also, if the pill was missed or taken late, then it made me very nauseated and I had to miss class a few times. Overall, it was a great birth control but I am now switching to Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo.""",6.0,3
Sarafem,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""My Dr told me to take this to ease premenstrual syndrome - one week before my period - the second time I used it I felt very strange - I couldn&#039;t stop crying I called my Dr and  broke down in her office. Before this I had not spoken more then a few sentences to her,  she got upset with me and  told me to see a shrink who put me on Prozac 3 weeks of use and  I had a manic episode and was informed I had become chemically bi polar and that SSRIs can cause this to happen.  It took 2 years to feel ok again""",1.0,1
Cheratussin AC,Cough,"""I feel nervous and can&#039;t sleep after taking this""",6.0,23
Hydroxychloroquine,"Lyme Disease, Arthritis","""Plaquenil has been great for me.  It has reduced the stiffness &amp; swelling in hands &amp; feet to almost nothing.  Started at 200mg twice a day, and have since reduced to one time per day.  I have a complete eye exam once a year to watch for possible retina side effects.""",9.0,46
Sertraline,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on 175mg Sertraline for 3 weeks now. The first two weeks were not great with heightened anxiety on some days, some brain fog but I also experienced some good days. My depression lifted almost completely. I started at 25mg 10 weeks ago and slowly moved up. Each time I moved up a experienced the heightened anxiety and brain fog. The last 5 days I have been feeling much better. I wake up with anxiety and nervousness which I believe is now just a habit I have to change but the anxiety lifts much faster than previous. I&#039;m going to report back in a few weeks but I would say I&#039;m already 80% better.""",9.0,8
Venlafaxine,Hot Flashes,"""I have suffered with hot flashes since my late teens and began menopause at 50. I tried Effexor XR just to see if it would help and was so surprised with the RELIEF that I got from it. It helped so much. It didn&#039;t stop them. I don&#039;t think anything can, but it sure did cut the number of hot flashes by at least half. When I do have one, it&#039;s a butt-kicker, but by cutting the number in half, my quality of life has been improved so much. Between the Effexor XR and Topamax putting a complete halt to my migraines, life is really good again!""",10.0,71
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""you know that feeling when you miss your period by a couple of days when you&#039;re on the pill? The one where you google signs of pregnancy- moody, , bloating,tired (what I feel everyday of my life) and then they tell you are pregnant and have all the STD&#039;s. Then your heart drops you freak out and can&#039;t concentrate at work. Yeah that one. 

I haven&#039;t had that feeling in two years because of skyla and it is the bomb.""",10.0,18
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""I have been suffering from migraines for over 20 years. My migraines are hormonal but also stress related. First time I took sumatriptan I couldn&#039;t believe how effective it was. My migraine disappeared in only 15 minutes and I was able to live my life as a &quot;normal&quot; person instead of lying on bed all day. Unfortunately the magic only lasted a few times. I realised every time I had a migraine it took longer and longer for the drug to act. And also my migraines were more frequent since I began using sumatriptan. 
I stopped taking this triptan and my doctor suggested another one (zolmitriptan) which is working really well for me and I only have 1 migraine per month now.""",4.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on the pill for 2 1/2 weeks and I haven&#039;t had any bad experiences like I had with the Levora. Trinessa cleared up my skin a lot, my skin is glowing with radiance and nature beauty. I&#039;m grateful to be on Trinessa.""",9.0,19
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I have had 6 colonoscopies.  The prep for the previous 5 were terrible and I was really dreading this one.  I was very pleasantly surprised to find the suprep was not bad at all, especially using a lemon slice to suck on after each drinking.  I will no longer dread the prep for a colonoscopy.""",10.0,10
Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Like. You know that feeling when you hear people saying your exact thoughts and you&#039;re just like &quot;YEAH!&quot;  &quot;Oh Em Gee!&quot; ?? That&#039;s totally happening to me right now!!! I wish I read these reviews BEFORE taking this beast of burden. It&#039;s like my vagina is screaming crying and all I can do is try to rock it to sleep. But the rocking and rolling I&#039;m doing is doing nothing for my snatch. The only thing that&#039;s helped is reading all of these reviews. Now I&#039;m crying for two different reasons """,1.0,14
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""This was my first attempt at a prescription for weight loss and I took this from 9/13-3/14. I lost weight and my appetite, somedays forgetting to eat at all. This medicine had a big effect on me that I didn&#039;t comprehend while I was on it. I held a high level position and drove multi-states for work. Q made it increasingly tough to focus and effected my eyesight and caused some hair loss over time. I couldn&#039;t sleep and in addition to not being able to focus, I was exhausted....Wired AND Tired everyday! These things got worse over time. I had dull, almost puffy pain around my eyes everyday, all day long, and my hands and feet were freezing even in hot weather. I was so off-kilter on this...although I lost weight, I felt increasingly awful.""",4.0,32
Compazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I experienced the &quot;restlesss, anxious&quot; side effects from this medication and it&#039;s been almost 24 hours and I am still feeling it in my legs.  My headache is gone which is great, but my legs can&#039;t stop moving.""",4.0,34
Sprintec,Endometriosis,"""I found out I had endometriosis a few months ago and before I went on birth control(Sprintec) I would be in such pain I wouldn&#039;t be able to get out of bed. It was horrible. When my OBGYN put me on this birth control the pain stopped and I was able to do a lot of things I wasn&#039;t able to before.""",8.0,14
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,Constipation,"""2 yrs ago I suddenly became so constipated that I couldn&#039;t have gone using a jackhammer!! That&#039;s how bad it was but after using every OTC laxatives, enemas everything I couldn&#039;t go. SO I told my Dr what was going on and she prescribed Kristalose for 125.00 a month. No success in the beginning then got a tad better. Then I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism which slows everything down and was given medication for that. FINALLY I saw a commercial for MOM and realized I had not tried it before. SO I rushed out and got some. IT HAS CHARGE MY LIFE IN A GREAT WAY!!!  No more pain as I had for not going for a week. No CRAMPING. Just stay close to home after use and it works. Sometimes faster than others, but IT WILL work. 
      
GOOD LUCK GUYS""",10.0,27
Geodon,Bipolar Disorde,"""I am on lexapro, for depression, n buspar, for anxiety. My Dr added 40 mgs of geodon about 3 weeks ago, as a mood stabilizer... Well, it stabilized my mood, but at the most crazy manic level I&#039;ve ever had. I sometimes worry myself into mania, which usually lasts about 3 days. Then I sleep it off, n I&#039;m back to my mostly even keel self. Always anxious n slightly depressed, but functioning in the world... I did start this med in a manic phase, but to help calm me. It did not work. N my Dr is on vaca till next week... I&#039;ve never posted to a forum b4, but I&#039;ve never felt like this b4. I&#039;m hoping for some insight from others. Has anyone else had this reaction? Please help.""",1.0,10
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m currently between diagnoses of Bipolar II and BPD. I started on 400mg Lithium (taking my level to 0.3) and already felt some effects with it. I recently increased this to 600mg and whilst I feel like myself again, I have a few side effects. A lot of nausea, being put off of food, an extreme thirst (which isn&#039;t a bad thing because it&#039;s important to stay super hydrated on Lithium!), minor muscle weakness and stomach issues. When starting and increasing the dose, I became incredibly gassy (thankfully, odourless!) and have had slight stomach upsets. I&#039;ve also found acid reflux to be a huge symptom for me also, whether it is caused by taking Lithium alongside Celexa (Citalopram) and Inderal (Propranolol), I&#039;m unsure. overall, great drug.""",9.0,15
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Mirena IUD was the best decision I ever made. It gave me my life back. I almost lost my job due to extremely debilitating periods. I bled on and off for the first 3 months and still had some cramps. By 6 months my period had almost disappeared. I&#039;ve had the IUD for 4 years now and I&#039;ll be lining up for another one in 12 months time.""",10.0,14
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had this birth control since December 2016 and am having it removed next week. I have gained around 20lbs that I cannot get off of me. I&#039;m always feeling depressed and the weight gain really has me even more depressed. One minute I&#039;m happy the next out of no where I&#039;m pissed off for no reason at all. I was on the nuvaring for 5 years and wasn&#039;t told that after 5 years you have to take a break from it. It started messing up my cycles so I went to nexplanon and now I&#039;m going back to the nuvaring. I went maybe 3 months without a cycle but now I&#039;ve been spotting for almost 2 weeks, can&#039;t handle that either.""",4.0,1
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""It makes my stomach cramp and haven&#039;t lost as much weight as I had hoped""",5.0,12
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""This gel is the best thing ever!!! Really works to get rid of spots both on the surface of the skin &amp; underneath the skin. I suffer with breakouts especially during exam season &amp; without duac I dread to think what my skin would be like. Works a dream! However, it is quite drying so I would reccomend using a moisturisor such as E45 to avoid dry flaky skin. Overall an amazing product :)""",9.0,8
Quetiapine,Schizophrenia,"""I experience depression, anxiety and schizophrenic/general psychotic symptoms and have found even an incredibly low dosage of this to be incredibly helpful, especially in lessening voices. However, it does make me stupidly tired and gives me bad migraines upon waking up in the morning.""",7.0,4
Epiduo,Acne,"""I&#039;ve only been using Epiduo for a few days and I don&#039;t know how I&#039;ll ever go without it. I use it twice a day and it is working wonders on my acne. 

Some people have mentioned that it dries out their skin and makes it flaky. I have not experienced this whatsoever because I have very oily skin.""",10.0,7
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""I used this medication for years.  It was comfortable to use, with few side effects.  Finally, after years of use, I developed a cough and had to discontinue.  I&#039;ve been unable to find another medication that is as comfortable and effective as this one.""",9.0,58
Benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I use the PanOxyl foam, and its worked wonders.  I have tried many other products on TV, or from the dermatologist.  The past 2 1/2 years I used a topical product from the dermatologist, but my acne was just becoming &quot;immune&quot; to it.  The 10% benzyol peroxide in Panoxyl really helped to clear up my stubborn acne.  My chest, neck, and back were the worse places, and I saw results after the first night. Within 2 days, those areas were completely cleared up. Panoxyl does dry out my face some, but it can be easily fixed with some lotion.  When I apply it at night, it&#039;s not sticky and it doesn&#039;t leave behind any oil. I had problems with those big welt-like pimples, but I have not had a single one since I started using this product!""",9.0,28
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""I was diagnosed with ADD at 21, as a junior in college. Before Adderall, I was an average student. I had a short attention span and difficulty efficiently completing tasks. The first time I took it, I read long passages and retained all the information. I actually follow my professors in-class. I didn&#039;t dread studying anymore; I actually kind of enjoyed it! I couldn&#039;t believe it. Within 2 semesters, my GPA has gone from a 3.1 to a 3.5. 
There are only a few downsides that come to mind. First, I have trouble falling asleep at night. Next, I get irritated when studying/tasks are interrupted. Also, coming off of it, I feel extremely tired for at least 3 or 4 days.""",9.0,9
Apremilast,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""So far I have had none of the side effects they warn you about. Pain and swelling is reduced. The only downside is that is could take up to 16 weeks to receive the full benefits. Wish it worked quicker.""",10.0,31
Pregabalin,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""This medicine helped my neuropathic pain, but gave me neck and shoulder pain I couldn&#039;t talk without straining to find the words I walked around like I was drunk. I&#039;m off and back to me again""",5.0,15
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""I&#039;ve had depression and anxiety with panics since 2013 and been through many medications that didn&#039;t work and finally I get Wellbutrin 150mg lexapro 20 mg and it&#039;s amazing I feel back to myself years ago!!! Here it is 2016 when I get the right deal.""",10.0,40
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""I have had recurrent depression for over 35 years, tried loads of different antidepressants over that time. Never fully recovered from last bout 2 years ago, and became sensitive to four different drugs since then. 
At last saw a consultant psychiatrist who prescribed Mirtazapine on top of the 60mg duloxetine I was already on. In 2 days I feel better than I have for several years, so much energy and return of old concentration skills. I am on 15mg, then will up to 30mg in 2 weeks, and 45mg if need be. 
Yes, I am very sleepy, and yes the dreams are mind blowing if the only downside is I gain weight I can live with that. I would rather have my brain back functioning as it ought to and enjoy my life. For me, this has been a miracle so far!""",9.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This was the miracle BC for me. I tried everything on the market and due to me being skinny the other doses were just too high. I had NO side effects of this pill, I was put on it to help with migraines and ovarian cysts. It didn&#039;t the first year so my Dr put me on a 3 month dosage. ( I don&#039;t get my period for 3 months) and for 4 years its been working fantastic. No issues. Barely get my period. No side effects either. Maybe a little bit of crampyness but not nearly as bad as a normal one.""",9.0,6
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""levels the pain out but creates severe fatigue - still have to use tramadol but in lower doses.""",6.0,17
Citric acid / simethicone / sodium bicarbonate,Gas,"""Very quick, very fast. Great if you are stuck in a tight situation and you are getting breezy.""",10.0,3
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""The doctor put me on this medicine a couple of weeks ago. They seem to help with my muscle tightness in my back, but makes me very sleepy so I can&#039;t really take during the day. I take it about 30 mins to a hr before bed and sleep good, but they give me very disturbing, scary dreams. I thought maybe it was from the other medicines I take, but apparently I&#039;m not the only one who has bad dreams when taken.""",7.0,51
Paxil,Depression,"""I was prescribed Paxil for anxiety &amp; depression when I was 13. Initially, it did all it was promised with few side affects. Over the years it seemed to lose it&#039;s effectiveness, but I was afraid to come off it for fear I would be worse off. Finally started the process of weaning myself off it when multiple reports came out saying it was DANGEROUS and had multiple long term effects on teenagers. I had been taking it for nearly a decade. The withdrawals were the worst thing I have experienced in my life. Thought I was dying. My face and limbs didn&#039;t feel real. The &quot;zaps&quot;. I was nonfunctional, and this lasted months. Please use extreme caution and have someone closely monitor you when you decide to wean off this medication.""",3.0,13
Campral,Alcohol Dependence,"""I&#039;ve been drinking for most my life. I was letting beer control my life. I went to the ER just before Thanksgiving. My level was 3 times the legal amount. I went to detox the next day. I&#039;ve been taking Campral ever since. I relapsed last week when I ran out of it. I&#039;m back to taking it. I believe it is helping my craving. I really wanted a beer today though. However, I was able to get past the urge and not stop for one. I would have never been able to do that if I wasn&#039;t taking Campral. I&#039;m surprised at the result. I wonder why it&#039;s not advertised. They should promote it at AA meetings.""",10.0,38
Oxycodone,Pain,"""An 80 mg oxycodone ER tablet should be reserved for those who have chronic, long-lasting pain that requires around the clock pain management. This dosage should ONLY be taken by those who have been taking narcotic pain medications for a long period of time and who are what medical professionals call Opiate Tolerant.  This really helps take the edge of my pain.""",8.0,10
Asmanex Twisthaler,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I had to discontinue using this drug after 3 months because it gave me joint pain.""",1.0,27
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""100mg, 1st time, throat became extremely
Y dry to the point that I could not contact my tonge to the roof of my throate to aid in  swollowing. After several hours, bad symptoms subsided. Bad bad med""",1.0,22
Zithromax,Sinusitis,"""I am taking it for my sinus infection. I am feeling better as far as my sinuses go. But I have had diarrhea 5 times today.""",8.0,19
Quetiapine,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""The doctor decided to put me on Seroquel XR instead of Risperdal.  Today I took it then felt the calming effects of it then I was conscious of it kicking in and I started sweating.  The sweating stopped but all of a sudden I feel the same as I did before.  Is this normal?  I&#039;m also still feeling impulsive and have trouble communicating with people.""",5.0,6
Contrave,Obesity,"""An update from last post: Been taking for one month and lost 20 lbs with no side effects. It&#039;s difficult to articulate just how Contrave is helping because it is definitely not an appetite suppressant, but it does make it easy to eat less and make good choices. Not only am I losing weight and running 5 miles a day now, but I also was able to cut out all alcohol and caffeine without really trying. Very positive progress!""",10.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 18 years old and this is my first birth control pill. I&#039;m taking it for a number of reasons, mainly that my period has been irregular for years, my acne is terrible and I&#039;m just trying to be safe and smart. I really like this pill! It&#039;s been extremely unobtrusive to my life. Originally I had trouble remembering to take the pill on time but now I have an alarm on my phone and it&#039;s helping. As far as side effects, I&#039;ve only had a little tenderness in my breasts and a slight increase in my appetite, but this may just be from stress. I&#039;ve just now finished my first pack and I&#039;m extremely happy with it. I haven&#039;t noticed any change in my acne, but I hope it will help soon. Overall, highly recommended!""",8.0,4
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been on the nuvaring since I was 16; I&#039;m 25 now. It really is the best thing I have tried. The only side effects I have experienced are breast tenderness, being really dry or really wet at times and possible uti&#039;s. Although I&#039;m still unsure of that because I have gotten uti&#039;s for as long as I could remember. I got off it recently because my doctor prescribed me a pill with less hormones but I felt the difference right away. I didn&#039;t feel myself at all. I&#039;m giving my body a break for a month or two and will probably go back on the ring.""",9.0,5
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I used to smoke 2-3 packs a day, I&#039;d have a 15 minute break at work and smoke 3-4 cigarettes in 15 minutes, 10-15 in half an hour, I decided to start champix after my dad passed away due to cancer (unrelated), day 1 of champix I was smoking 46 cigarettes a day, day 2 was similar, day 3 I suddenly didn&#039;t want to smoke as much and dropped to 11, day 4 I had 9, day 5 I had 3 and day 7 I had to force myself to smoke 1, day 8 was my first day of being smoke free and it felt like the easiest thing I&#039;ve ever done in my life thanks to champix, I continued the medication for 2 more months and then quit taking the medication as I did not feel like I needed it anymore, I have now been smoke free for 2 years, because of champix it was the easiest thing""",10.0,70
Lithium,Depression,"""it helped somewhat for my antidepressant to work""",3.0,5
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""This is my 2nd Implanon, the 1st one I had took a few months for my body to settle had a bit of spotting 5 months then periods completely stopped. I have had acne and blackheads. I have bloating in my stomach. Weight has been stable though.""",7.0,8
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Hi everyone. I am on day 10 and I am feeling very frustrated and feel that I am failing at giving up the smokes. Yes I am starting to feel a bit nauseous, heart palpitations, dry mouth &amp; tired. Yes I have slowed down on the smokes but I feel that it won&#039;t be a quick fix! Why can&#039;t I be like everyone else and just not smoke?""",4.0,21
Asacol,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""tired feeling, abdominal pain, tingling in hands and feet, 4 tablets a day.""",7.0,28
Triple Antibiotic,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""AAA ointment. it like... gives you wolverine speed healing. I work in the food service industry (red lobster yay) and 
I get a lot of cuts when I work dish but all I need is to put a on little Neosporin covered with a bandaid overnight and the next day it&#039;s like nearly healed. I ruined up my hand because my roommates dog chews up everything and she chewed the handle of the garden trowel and it gave me a massive blister that immediately broke open and got ripped off so after the naked angry red lower layer of skin dried out a little bit I covered it with a thin layer of AAA and put a bandaid over it for two nights and now it&#039;s almost healed. I tell everyone all you need is neosporin and a bandaid and it works.""",10.0,0
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I have mild acne around my chin, some bumps on my forehead, and black heads (which caused in large poors) on my nose down to my cheeks. A year ago I&#039;ve have 3 flare up of inflamed cystic acne that would last for months until a dr had to inject steroids into it. My doctor put me on doxycycline 50mg 2x a day, as well as epido topical gel ointment. No complaints on the doxy but as for epido, the third day I used it it made my face extremely sensitive and dry to the point it stings when I put moisturizer on. I&#039;ve stopped it until stinging settles down, then I&#039;m going to apply every other day instead of every day.""",8.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I was put on this pill because I have no insurance and needed something to help with my heavy periods. Everything was fine for the first month and a half and then halfway through my second pill pack I started bleeding and it lasted 17 days, stopped for 5 and started again! The day it started again I switched to a new pill.  Also during those 17 days I experienced the worst cramps I&#039;ve ever had, was constantly nauseous, and had really bad mood swings. I don&#039;t know anyone that&#039;s had a good experience on this pill.""",2.0,0
Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""I started this drug a few weeks ago, and along with Coreg has done wonders for my blood pressure. However, I am experiencing the &quot;cough&quot;.""",6.0,35
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""I got the kyleena IUD at the end of June 2017. The procedure was pretty unbearable and I had very bad cramping for about 6 hours after. I bled lightly-moderately for about a month straight afterwards until my next period came (I could tell because I was VERY crampy and had very heavy bleeding). I currently get my period every month and it lasts about 15 days each time. I get waves of very bad cramps the week before and throughout the period. I then go maybe a week or two if I&#039;m lucky without bleeding. I wanted to give it a chance, but it&#039;s now been almost 6 months and my body is clearly not adjusted. I plan to get it removed within the next month or two.""",1.0,3
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Don&#039;t know if it works because I am burning to badly to tell. Caused blisters and Hell Fire discomfort. This particular product should be banned. This is the one time I wish I knew again really good Attorney.""",2.0,7
Naloxegol,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""Like most of you, I just could not go, and when I did I was stranded on the pot wishing for a quick death. I tried everything, but I am taking Morphine, muscle relaxers, neurontin and more...nothing worked. Finally I asked my doctor about Movantic. He wrote me a script immediately, sent me home with samples too,

Mind you, I had not gone for over a week, day one with Movantic and I had a religous experience on the pot.  I did have the cramps and lots of gas but the trade off was worth it.

I am on my second month with Movantic, and can say it is truly a blessing to poop again.
So sorry most of these posts are such bad experiences. I have nothing but happy feelings for this super pooper drug.""",10.0,45
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I have had acne since I was 12 and I am now 29. I have tried everything from roaccutane to expensive cosmetic treatments to diets. I was nervous about going on yasmin as I took a pill previously called gedarel for my skin, which made me feel mental. Yasmin did make me feel a tiny bit moody but that was the only symptom. First month I broke out terribly. It was the worst break out in about 2 years. I am now on my 2nd month pack and skin is starting to clear. I do follow a strict skincare regime as well, always removing makeup, using toner and a good oil free moisturiser (dermalogica-active moist is the best cream I have ever come across for acne prone skin). I also exfoliate 2 times a week with glycolic peel.""",7.0,5
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 21 and a mother of an almost 3 year old. I had my IUD inserted about 2 years ago. The pro is that I love not getting my period but I feel like I&#039;ve experienced more cons with it. I&#039;ve gained more weight then I did during my pregnancy, I cry for no reason. I feel bloated often, I&#039;ve recently started getting acne which I never had even as a teen. I know everyone is different but I&#039;ve decided to get mine removed after having it 2 years. I hope to use good old abstinence as my new birth control. As to you ladies that had amazing experiences I&#039;m very jealous!""",6.0,0
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""I take Welbutrin XR, so it takes a couple to a few weeks to kick in and wear off. I didn&#039;t like it very much when I first started because it really didn&#039;t feel like anything changed for me. I never felt like I was on medication at all, I just felt normal. But I talked to my doctor about it, and he pretty much explained how that was exactly how it&#039;s supposed to be. So ever since then, I&#039;ve been hopelessly devoted to my Welbutrin XR.""",10.0,59
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""I was on Zoloft for a few years as I have generalized anxiety disorder. I am also somewhat ADD and suffer from chronic insomnia but no depression.  It helped but I got a new doctor and we decided to try Wellbutrin and vyvance respectively to treat the ADD. Wellbutrin actually made me depressed and the vyvance did wonders for the ADD but horrible for anxiety. E
We then tried Effexor. Not the one. I went back begging for my Zoloft and a clonazepam at night. By far the best drug for me. It does take a couple of weeks before it calms me down enough to sleep.  Being back on it feels like coming home again!""",9.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""This is terrible, honestly. I was on ortho tri cyclen but then my pharmacy told me I ran out of refills. Ever since I was put on this I have gained 10 lbs in 3 months (which I haven&#039;t gained/loss more than 3 lbs in over 5 years). My moodiness has caused me to start fights with my boyfriend like crazy and I feel awful almost 24/7 even though I&#039;m on Prozac as well. The only thing that works is the actual birth control part.""",2.0,3
Leflunomide,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I have been in Arava 20mg a day for ten years for my  Mixed Tissue Connective Disease . I am pain free! It has made my blood pressure go up a bit, but medicine takes care of that. I also get heartburn from the medicine but Omeprazole takes care of that. 
All in all it is an amazing medicine that has given me back my quality of life.""",9.0,3
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""So I have been taking Prozac for a long time but I was always taking naps and tired, I didn&rsquo;t want to do anything go anywhere. I decided to look into Lexapro reviews some of them really scared me. I thought why not give it a shot one of my cousins takes Lexapro. The doctor switched me from Prozac to Lexapro and I&rsquo;m going on three weeks I feel so much better I have more energy  I&rsquo;m not sleeping all the time. I&rsquo;m noticing more things that make me happy. I did have side effects in the beginning but they were very mild constipation dizziness tingly feelings but those are starting to go away. I&rsquo;m so glad I try this medication I hope it continues to work for me. The doctor started me on 5 mg and I&rsquo;m slowly working my way up to 10 mg. Write your reviews because people actually do read them.""",10.0,15
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""While it was effective, I hated the side effects and am discontinuing after less than one month. It made me feel hungry and I started to break out. I was having sleep issues and bleeding in between periods. I&#039;m currently on my cycle and I&#039;m miserable. My period has been heavy for four days and I have cramps. This is unusual for me. Not worth it!""",4.0,2
Gabapentin,Migraine,"""I&#039;ve been suffering with horrible migraines with stroke like symptoms for years, I didn&#039;t think there was anything out there but pain killers for this condition. I have been taking Gabapentin for about 4 months, and I love it. I have never felt so good. No migraines now. Aside for a few heart racing episodes and tiredness in the beginning, the medication is working well.""",8.0,46
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""After one pill I felt depressed and could not sleep that night.  I decided to stop taking the medication and will have it replaced with good old Amoxicilin.""",3.0,41
Previfem,,"""The only side affect I received from this BC is hypoglycemia. This started happening a couple of weeks after taking it. At first it would happen after I went running, but then it started happening randomly/ without working out. And it was a SUDDENLY drop so there wasn&#039;t a way to prevent it. Once I thought about what changed and narrowed it down to when I started my BCs, I stopped taking them immediately (1 yr later). After ~4 days I went running and didn&#039;t experience hypoglycemia at all. From that point on I was hypoglycemic free. I don&#039;t think anyone knows about this side affect which is unfortunate. Just some background: I was 34, am a black female, and wasn&#039;t on any other medication.""",1.0,0
Lexapro,Depression,"""I&#039;ve had depression for years (runs in family). I was on Prozac (didn&#039;t do much) then switched to Zoloft. After a while on Zoloft I noticed that I felt like a zombie, almost devoid of emotion but prone to rage at times. I switched to Lexapro and it was as if a light had been turned on. Wow! I had energy and positive thoughts again plus MOTIVATION, which had been completely lacking on Zoloft and Prozac. I did have headaches but started taking the pill at night which worked. I would stay on Lexapro and give it a 10 rating, however lately I&#039;ve felt quite jumpy and nervous. Sometimes I feel a little anxious but not bad. I&#039;m going to now try Celexa, which is supposed to be much like Lexapro but with less anxiety.""",9.0,14
Tamsulosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Does exactly what it says it does.  Helps stream and urine flow and eases discomfort.  Absolutely kills sex drive, causes abnormal ejaculate and possibly causes irritability.  Hopefully something better comes along, but I need it.  Take if you need it, but avoid if you can.""",6.0,188
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""I was on Restasis (was on it for 8 months) and that not do too much so I heard about Xiidra and my Dr. agreed to have me try it.  I have a very severe case of dry eye to a degree that it has affected my life so I am willing to try anything. I also tried Lipiflow and that did absolutely nothing due to my Meibomian glands being so thick and blocked-waste of money!  So far I have only been on Xiidra for 6 days and both of my eyes are starting to feel lubricated!  If this continues to work and improve my eyes, OMG I will be so thrilled.. I gave it an 8 only because it&#039;s just been 6 days so I want to see if my eyes improve even more.  But I think that is a pretty good start!  Very happy so far that I have tried it!""",8.0,24
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""Having been on Estelle-35 for nearly a year (which gave me the worst acne of my life, 10 x worse than it already was), I decided to change to Yaz. I&#039;m in my third month of taking it and I think I&#039;ve broken out (4-6 spots at the same time) twice, whereas before I was getting 4-6 new spots per day. No initial breakouts. Only had one cyst in nearly three months.

The only side effect was my fault - I didn&#039;t wait until my period to start taking them and had breakthrough bleeding for around three weeks. 

I haven&#039;t experienced any weight gain, headaches etc.

If you&#039;re deciding whether to try the pill for your acne, just do it. Seriously. It&#039;s done wonders for my confidence and anxiety, and I can actually look people in the eye now!""",9.0,28
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I typically use a generic version of this product, but for some reason THIS time around I insisted that my hubby get the Monistat brand. To prove that it was Monistat, I&#039;ll say this. I actually had some leftover generic cream and used it without burning. The next night, I used the Monistat and it felt like I put tabasco sauce in my privates. I thought that maybe this was due to the fact that I had a yeast infection and maybe my sensitive parts were just responding to the medicine. Nope! The burning was so bad I couldn&#039;t go to sleep the first night and the second night was even WORSE! I ended up taking a warm soda bath and it&#039;s feeling a bit better, but still hurting. Never again!""",3.0,8
Solifenacin,Overactive Bladde,"""I was pleased with the results (Doctor samples) but, when I got a prescription, I was flabbergasted by the price.  Average cost for 5mg is over $300.00. None of my current 3 month supplies are anywhere near this price. I would have to increase my Medicare plan to a 4 tier plan which would cost an additional $99.00 per month......no savings there. No thanks.......I cannot fathom why the pharmacuetical companies charge so much or how they get away with it.""",7.0,36
Voltaren Gel,Pain,"""Dr. Prescribed for Tendonitis, aka Tennis Elbow on right arm.  After using for 2 days, the pain is diminished and movement of the forearm, grasping with the fingers, and range of motion is very near back to normal with very little pain.  I work on a computer all day, typing and mousing.  I apply 2 grams, 4 times a day to the elbow area.  It makes working very tolerable.  I would say Voltaren is a good treatment and really helps bring my arm function back to normal with no pain for tendonitis / Tennis Elbow.  Aspercreme was also ok, but the Voltaren does better.  Mild stretching, exercise and movement also help and are made much easier with the Voltaren.""",8.0,45
Estazolam,Insomnia,"""I take Estazolam 1.5mg before bedtime and it works quite well. I alternate with Seroquel to avoid getting a tolerance to either. Been on Estazolam 9 months and have no tolerance because of alternating it with other meds.""",9.0,9
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I take citalopram 20mg due to high levels of anxiety and panic attacks I kept getting heart palpitations and my blood pressure would go up. It got to a point it was really bad effecting my every day functioning making me want to frequently urinate every 20 mins on average I could not travel and did not want to go to social gatherings I would often be in fear that I would have a heart attack or a stroke due to the pounding sensation  I would feel on my heart that caused me a continuous discomfort as well as tightness in my chest I spent many occasions in and out of hospital and visited the doctors with frequency. Citalopram was the only medication to stop these symptoms of anxiety I was feeling all symptoms completely stopped.""",8.0,33
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Today was my first day (10 mg) and I felt great until I felt dizzy, then like I was going to faint. Then felt like I was going to throw up. This was all at work! I never did get sick, splashed water on my face and laid down and felt better after about 30 minutes or so. The other thing is that I did not eat much today, so not sure if that was a contributing factor. 
I feel like if I can work thru these side effects, it will really help.""",8.0,2
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""Works Better Than Ativan(Lorazepam) And Xanax(Alprazolam)!""",10.0,67
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""This is my first 24 hours of having it on. At first I was really shaky, I now feel sick to my stomach. I&#039;ve thrown up and I feel really weak. I had bad experiences with other birth controls. Doctor told me not to take it off, what do I do..?""",1.0,10
Myrbetriq,Overactive Bladde,"""I started Myrbetriq about three weeks ago.  What a difference it has made in my life.  The doctor gave me samples for 25 mg and I noticed a positive change the first day and even more after a few days.  When my two week supply of samples ran out, I requested to try the 50 mg and this level has almost completely alleviated all the symptoms I was having.  Now I&#039;m battling with my insurance company to approve the medicine.  Hopefully they will come through for me because this medication is working great.""",10.0,118
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I have been using Junel FE 1/20 for six years and LOVE it. I have never experienced any side effects and am able to skip my period every month.""",10.0,0
Meloxicam,Inflammatory Conditions,"""A little over a year ago, I started having extreme tightness and stiffness down the backs of my legs. Because I was an active runner, I assumed it was a running injury.  Naproxen and muscle relaxants did not help.  Saw a sports doctor who thought it was an SacroIliac joint problem. Prescribed physio. Did it for six months. Pain and stiffness spread. Had X-rays and MRI. Showed some osteoarthritis in spine and mild to moderate bulging discs. Doctor thought it could be fibromyalgia. Referred to rheumatologist. Bloodwork showed low normal B12 (136). Was prescribed weekly B12 shots and meloxicam. Started working quickly. By second day, the stiffness was gone. Pain was greatly reduced. Comes back if I don&#039;t take it for two days.  No side effects.""",8.0,118
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""Changed my life. After years of acne EVERYWHERE on my body, Claravis actually WORKED. I&#039;ve been off for a month and have NO acne. I highly recommend taking the medication during the winter when there is little sun exposure to your sensitive skin. As Well as BLISTEX COMPLETE MOISTURE CHAPSTICK. Make sure you GET IT. It cured my dry/cut/bloody lips that was a side effect. Also, if your face is dry as well, I highly recommend Cerave lotion. BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE.""",9.0,12
Micardis,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been on Micardis 40mg then 80mg for the last 10 years. My blood pressure hovers around 140-150/90-95. I am 5&#039;11&quot; and weigh 105kg. I&#039;ve not had any major side effects that I can tell, but recently in the last 1 year when I turned 44, I started to experience insomnia. At first it was for a few days, then weeks. The longest bout of insomnia I had was 5 weeks where I couldn&#039;t sleep (tossing/turning) until 5-6am. Thereafter I could sleep for about 2 or 3 hours before I had to get up for work. I&#039;ve checked some medical websites and apparently telemisartan drugs like Micardis may cause insomnia.""",6.0,26
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Just came back from  ER.  I have started doing self cath  in severe pain frequent urination.  I have taken this med before many times for UTI&#039;s with excellent results doesn&#039;t usually cause yeast infections or c diff.  I can&#039;t believe all the bad reviews.  I never had any side effects at all just hope I&#039;m on right med waiting for culture results only took 1 pill so far""",10.0,12
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""I had the first Euflexxa shot  (both knees) 3 days ago. The left knee feels AMAZING already. Like Wow. The right one which has significantly more damage and has had 2 surgeries is bad... really, really bad. Since the shot,  I can&#039;t put any weight on it at all. it feels full as if the fluid did not disperse. Disappointed because I really needed the pain gone in the right but I&#039;m glad about the left. Hopefully next shots will be better.""",5.0,18
Trintellix,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have been battling major depression and anxiey for years and was at the point of saying this illness is meant to be my fatality. 

After several tries on different antidepressants. 
Trintellix has given me a new outlook on life. If you are at the point of tiresome trial and error do not give up until you try Trintellix. The  benefits out way the side effects.""",10.0,46
Fetzima,Major Depressive Disorde,"""On day 10 of Fetzima 40mg after lexapro stopped helping me even though i still take it. So far so good it seems to be helping my mood hope it continues. No side effects that i notice. Going to be upped to 80mg as long as my BP is ok. The struggle continues wont stop till i find some kind of normality""",8.0,27
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""The suprep was repulsive. It took over 1.5 hours to get the first bottle down. Not vomiting was a struggle. The taste is like sea water and just hard to tolerate. Adding ice a helped a teeny tiny bit. It did what it was supposed to do. It&#039;s effective but tastes horrible. Unfortunately I vomited up the second bottle and was turned away for my colonoscopy because my discharge was still very dark. She told me it should be the color of urine. She sent me home with magnesium citrate which made all the difference in the world. It&#039;s a liquid that you don&#039;t dilute. It&#039;s like very bitter 7UP. It was much easier for me to get down and stay down.""",6.0,7
Fentanyl,Anesthesia,"""I have had this medicine when I have had colonoscopies and endoscopies. Also when I had two total knee replacements. It is awesome and causes me absolutely no problem. Keeps a person comfortable and I have had no addictive reactions to it.""",10.0,20
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I get bacterial vaginitis quite often, 5-6 times a year. I&#039;m taking the pill now and I was given some NEW advice from the pharmacist! 

The instructions on the bottle say DO NOT drink alcohol, however I was told that even USING products that contain an alcohol ingredient can give you horrible rashes and hives. So just a word of caution, invest in some regular Dove soap alcohol and sulfate free lotion and put your pretty perfumes and lotions on the shelf for a little over a week!""",8.0,43
Stendra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Tried this after a motorcycle accident gave me some issues.  Didn&#039;t really do anything.  I&#039;ve used viagra/cialis in the past just for fun, and both of those gave results.  With this one, couldn&#039;t tell you I even took anything.""",3.0,11
Testim,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Testim never really got my level up.  It was a pain to put on and took forever to dry.
I was asked over and over by people what cologne I had on.  It became awkward trying to think up something other than having to explain it was testosterone gel...
After years of messing with this the doctor recently switched me to Aveed...
Too early to determine if this works as hoped but so far it seems less hassle that a gel""",4.0,12
Sronyx,Birth Control,"""I have been taking the BC Sronyx for about 2 months, my period have not came on (which is AWESOME), THE DOWNFALL, my hair has started to fall out and become thin, I am very moody (angry), I have gained 10 lbs within the 2 month timeframe. I am starting to have pimples on my face that I never had in my 22 years of life. UGH hate and Today I stopped taking it.""",7.0,0
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I had Skyla &quot;installed&quot; 3 years ago and had switched out for a new one yesterday.  The first time I cramped spotted for weeks but it slowlly faded. The removal and new insertion was rather unpleasant, but not as bad as having it placed in the first time. I took one dose of Advil yesterday, but that&#039;s it. The pain today was minimal, a few twinges here and there, but nothing that required medication. Overall, I am pleased with it. I got it originally because my cramps were so bad, they sidelined me for days. Now, I barely notice them and my flow drastically reduced. No weight gain to speak of and no additional acne. My migraines have increased but they had been over the last several years so I&#039;m not sure it&#039;s connected.""",8.0,4
Sotalol,Atrial Fibrillation,"""I get mild bouts of atrial fibrillation every couple of months and I also have problems with my body producing too much adrenaline for no reason which the cardiologist thinks may be causing my atrial fibrillation.  He has put me on 40mg - 80mg (yes small dose) to be taken when I either have noticeable heart problems or adrenaline issues as sotalol is a beta blocker.  I only take a dose once or twice a month and it seems to work within about 30 minutes. I have no negative effects from it and it fixes both my atrial fibrillation and provides an immediate calming effect like my adrenaline levels have dropped. Much better than anti-anxiety medicines that I was originally given.""",9.0,78
Glucophage XR,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I started glucophage xr on February 20. I can not believe how much better I feel. Before glucophage I spent every waking minute thinking about what I would eat next. For the last 5 years I stayed under 1000 calories a day, and my readings were 175 or 83, I was up and down like a yo-yo all day and night. I gained weight constantly, I weighed in at 196lbs on Feb 20. Now 2 months later on glucophage I have lost 29 lbs, and I eat like a normal person. I can&#039;t believe the difference. The first week on it I had some nausea but it went away and I now have no side effects. I keep thinking this is a fluke, a pill can&#039;t make that much of a difference. I feel better than I have in 20 years, I now have energy because I am eating enough and my readings are amazing.""",10.0,184
Augmentin,Sinusitis,"""I was on Augmentin for 10 days, did not resolve the sinus problem.  REFILL: Now I have been on Augmentin for 14 days and it has helped SOME, but the infection is still on the left side sinuses and tonsils.  Also, at times I experience feelings of light-headedness and I wonder if it is the medication or allergies.  My blood pressure seems to be up and down since taking the Augmentin and at times I have body aches and pains that make sleeping difficult.  I have increased my fluid intake to offset the dryness, but I wish that the antibiotic would cure the sinus problem.  I hope the doctor takes me off this and finds something that works.""",5.0,39
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""Due to having AML (leukemia) and having hundreds of bone marrows aspirates done, I now have to take Soma due to lower back pain.""",10.0,55
Diethylpropion,Obesity,"""I have been taking the 75mg for 2 months now. I have lost 43lbs so far. I can&#039;t believe how much it helps with my hunger. Before I would be hungry all day, and I would eat all day. Now I stick with a 1000 calorie diet, and I make sure I eat breakfast, and all my meals are much smaller portions. There are even days I skip a dose, and I wouldn&#039;t even know it. I would recommend it for anyone who has fought with their weight over the years. After only 2 months I have been able to stop taking my blood pressure medicine.""",10.0,79
Remeron,,"""Remeron got rid of my depression, and my anxiety was a lot better. I also was able to get to sleep a lot easier. I did notice some weight gain though, but not a lot.""",8.0,40
Mobic,Tendonitis,"""I&#039;ve been having some knee pain for the past 6 months. I stand all day at work, 9 hours a day, 6 days per week. PT helped some but the pain always comes back. My family DR. gave me Mobic and a steroid shot. I&#039;m pain free for over a week now. I&#039;m very happy so far. No side effects at all. I thought I was allergic to NSAID&#039;s but this is giving me no issues at all. Hopefully it will continue to work well for me.""",10.0,123
Armodafinil,Shift Work Sleep Disorde,"""I started Nuvigil last week. I was only sleeping 3-4 hrs per day for the first few days, so on my day off, I didn&#039;t take it. However, this week, I sleep as normal. I get 4 hrs of sleep in the morning, and then take a 2-3 hr nap before work at night.""",7.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Been on Seasonale for 5 weeks. Results are varied, have had slightly​ nauseous the first two weeks. Now gave been spotting the last two weeks""",5.0,0
Infumorph,Chronic Pain,"""Great for chronic pain that last on a all day, on a daily basis.""",9.0,30
Copper,Birth Control,"""I got ParaGard as my first form of birth control because I didn&#039;t want to deal with hormones. I went through 2 models within 5 months. It turned out that my uterus was too small for the IUD. While I was on it though, the only side effects I had was a slight increase in my period (two days longer and a little bit heavier) and a more sensitive cervix. If my boyfriend even slightly hit my cervix, it would send a jolt of pain up my spine. I really didn&#039;t mind it and I wish I could still be using it. I wouldn&#039;t worry about the copper. And because it&#039;s hormone-free, there is very little risk of having symptoms caused by chemicals (like moods or weight-gain).""",8.0,23
Finasteride,Androgenetic Alopecia,"""I am 24, started around age 19 after serious thinning and a lot of frontal hair loss. This drug has made my hair loss stop completely so far. No side effects that I notice, I take half a pill every day (.5mg)""",9.0,12
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""Works excellent for sleep. I have chronic neck pain and I am allowed to take this 4 times a day 4mg....however It knocks me out and makes me very dizzy and just off. So unless I&#039;m really hurting or have time for a nap I only take it at night.""",8.0,44
Mirena,Birth Control,"""35 years old, w heavy periods. I&#039;ve had my IUD for 4 months and  I love it!
Perk #1: My obamacare covered 100% of it. My health insurance has never covered my pills. $20 a mo? NO MORE. I just saved over $1200!
Perk #2: No more pills! And super effective birth control! And zero hassle. 
Perk #3: I spotted for a month. Now I&#039;m super light periods &amp; only a few minor cramps just before bleeding. Saving a ton of $ on tampons. And I can use REGULAR tampons now! No more ultras! 
Insertion felt like someone gave me a big pinch. Then it was over. 1st 2 weeks were uncomfortable. My weight, mood and complexion remain unaffected. I&#039;ve been on almost every type of BC at 1 point or another. Hands down this is the BEST. Wish I&#039;d done it years ago.""",10.0,12
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""I bought Abreva the day I got a coldsore and now it&#039;s day two and i can not believe the improvement. It is like magic. Although it is still there, the swelling went down and the redness went down too. I am astonished. It will forever be my holy grail.""",10.0,6
Denosumab,Hypercalcemia of Malignancy,"""I began a monthly regime of xgeva injections in January 2015. After the third month, I found out I needed dental work. My oral surgeon told me that the work I needed done was extremely risky while on this medicine because denosumab prevents the bone from rebuilding itself. If they had to pull my tooth there was a chance that the hole left would never heal and my doctor said that that situation would be 10 times worse than my cancer. The really shocking thing is that getting off this medicine for a month or two before a dental procedure is almost pointless because it stays in your system for up to 15 years! I don&#039;t know anyone who can go 15 years without ever needing dental work. Also, if I break a bone, it would never heal.""",1.0,6
Norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Dr prescribed this to me on June 29, 2016 I had started my period a day or 2 before my appt. I was experiencing very painful cramps, heavy bleeding, and some passing of clots while menstruating. After taking this medication my period is still on or I&#039;m still bleeding. A much more heavier flow with huge clots being passed now. This made my symptoms worse than before and I have been bleeding since June 29th, today is July 12th. Go back to the Dr today a Lupton Depot shot and I may stop this therapy altogether and continue to deal with my previous symptoms. Not worth it. I&#039;m 42 yrs old have 2 adult kids ages 25, 27 and had a tubal around 2007.""",1.0,14
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""Hello, I&#039;m a 38 year old female that had a seizure for the first time 3 weeks ago.  I ended up in the hospital for 10 days. EEG did not show anything.  I noticed that when I would think about my ill father, and upcoming responsibilities that I&#039;m going to have to deal with, my foot starts cramping up, then leads up my leg until it makes my whole body do weird movements, and my hands and feet feel like they are spiraling and crushing in my skin (hallucinating feeling).  I breath deep, fast, panicky.   sometimes I pass out at the end and become incoherent,  and sometimes the cramping just releases in an instant and I remember everything.   Ativan is the only thing that prevents this from happening.""",10.0,18
Benadryl Allergy,Motion Sickness,"""I use benedryl for motion sickness and it does work. I can never remember the car ride, due to being asleep. I love it.""",9.0,17
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""I started using this product a little more than a week ago.  I applied it three nights in a row as instructed, and went to a party the next day to test it out.  I still sweated, but not nearly as much, and I had hope that with time I would be totally sweat free.  I applied it once again the following night, only to continue to sweat the next day.  Since then (It&#039;s been about four days) I have applied hypercare every night without any improvements in the amount I sweat.  Today was the first day of school and I was sweat the entire day, unable to lift my arms at all for fear of the odor and stains.  I feel so hopeless now and don&#039;t know what to do.""",2.0,3
Armour Thyroid,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""I was diagnosed with Papillary Carcinoma in early 2006. My thyroid was removed and tested positive. I was put on Synthroid and Cytomel for one week, then dropped the latter. I slowly went downhill physically and mentally. I gained a lot of weight, and I could not concentrate for any length of time. I could not return to work. An angel gave me the name of a doctor who would prescribe Armour Thyroid.  Within a week I began to feel better. Soon I felt better than I had in a long time. I returned to work and have stayed healthy ever since. Armour Thyroid is the only way to go for me.""",10.0,111
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had my first implant in November of 2012 and haven&#039;t had a period since and I&#039;m now on my second implant. I had a light, irregular period before but this has completely eradicated them and I couldn&#039;t be happier. I&#039;ve had monogamous sexual partners ejaculate inside and I&#039;ve never had anything close to a pregnancy scare. This birth control is honestly the best thing that&#039;s ever happened to me. Honestly the numbing shot is worse than the actual incision for inserting/removing and just left a small bruise. I can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s affected my mood because I am on psych meds for other reasons and was before I started nexplanon. No weight or gain or acne either. This thing is a miracle for me.""",10.0,11
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve noticed a wide range of comments from no side effects to tons of side effects and I think everyone&#039;s body chemistry is just different and you have to fins what works for you.  I haven&#039;t had any side effects so far and have been on Reclipsen for 2 months but I also have a lot of hormonal imbalances that I&#039;m trying to correct due to having a brain tumor and surgery to remove it.  My hair has been falling out and I&#039;ve lost 25 lbs since my surgery (March 25th) so nothing I am experiencing can really be contributed to my birth control.""",10.0,3
Rhofade,Rosacea,"""I had a terrible experience with Rhofade. I went to a dermatologist because of mild symptoms of rosacea. I used Rhofade for 4 days, and it made symptoms 10 times worse. I looked like I had a bad sunburn and pimples. My skin was also dry and burning.
   I stopped using it and I bought Eucerin Sensitive Skin Redness Relief Soothing Night Cream, and Eucerin Redness Relief Cleanser from Walgreens. They are helping. Now my skin is just a little pink in some spots.""",1.0,2
Ziprasidone,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""The doctors diagnosed me with social anxiety, depression and minor schizoaffective symptoms. The first 2 days of taking this I felt great, I felt like I could do anything and I was really happy would rate this medicine higher if this continued for the entire duration of my taking it. However my the end of the first week I was severely delusional, to the point where I didn&#039;t even notice it. At the end of week 2 I didn&#039;t even know who I was, I thought I was turning into animals and I had no perception of time. A good way to explain it was the worst week long trip ever. I first noticed I was not me when the letters on my phone made no sense. I cold turkey&#039;d it and I experienced hypertension, irregular heart beats and so much more.""",1.0,18
Norco,Back Pain,"""Works great, without as much acetaminophen there is less risk of liver damage.""",10.0,47
Xifaxan,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""since my new gastro couldn&#039;t be bothered to actually think about what might be wrong with me, she threw two weeks of Xifaxan at me, because, hey, if you can&#039;t figure out what a patient has, they must have IBS.  
my stomach is now so hard and bloated I can&#039;t wear my clothes, I can&#039;t sleep form the pain, I&#039;m constipated (first time in my life!) and now, from the huge bloated stomach, which never goes down, really, it just goes from horrible to 9 months pregnant,  I am having problems with sleep apnea.  it&#039;s a nightmare.
DO NOT LET YOUR DOCTOR GIVE YOU THIS DRUG IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE SYMPTOMS THAT THIS DRUG IS FOR.  do the research on line.  protect yourself.  do not trust your doctor.  i did.  what a mistake.""",1.0,31
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""Well I&#039;ve been taking this med for a little over a month now. I will say the first night I took it I did suffer insomnia but only for one night. Now that I&#039;m on the full dosage for about 2 weeks now I am noticing more of a nausea feeling for the past few days. I&#039;ve lost about 13lbs so it does works for me. However I don&#039;t believe I&#039;ll be taking for too much longer due to the nausea feeling. 
FYI - If you eat any grease or fried foods you will definitely feel the affects. It does force you to think about what you are eating and how it affects you.""",8.0,11
Clonazepam,Migraine Prevention,"""I have many health issues, but the worst have been chronic migraines for the past 5 years!  They have gotten progressively worse and I feel like I am constantly fighting them off and I&#039;ve tried everything.  I have Relpax as a rescue drug and it works great, but I am only supposed to use it twice a week or else face rebound headaches.  I asked my doc to prescribe Klonopin, mostly because I am under a lot of stress and I had read that it could help with TMJ disorder (I grind my teeth badly) and I have restless leg syndrome, Fibro and RA. What I didn&#039;t expect was for it to reduce my migraines considerably.  I take .5 mg 3 times daily.  I only had to take my Relpax 3 times last month!  and I&#039;m not fighting them off all the time!  Freedom!""",8.0,11
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Migraine,"""I&#039;m a 44 yr old woman that just started to suffer from daily headaches 2 yrs ago.  Got the MRI - etc etc etc.   All clear.    These migraines mainly cause a &quot;bouncy&quot; feeling and slight vertigo.  I can feel the throbbing on my pillow and tinnitus.   Lovely - huh?   Somehow I manage to sleep pretty well because I&#039;ve learned to stop worrying about it.    Tried Tylenol - Advil- then Exedrine.    Exedrine is the only one that helps.  I take just one.  It reduces any pain and helps the vertigo a little bit.    And feel the benefits for a couple days.   I try not to take more than one or two pills PER WEEK.    I hate meds.   Anyway- I love this stuff.""",9.0,7
Sertraline,Depression,"""I think I needed this medication for years...but, I was ashamed to talk to my doctor. Before Zoloft, I was never content, nervous, paranoid, could not let things go and was not the parent I wanted to be (no patience, lacked interest). Then I suffered a breakdown. The Dr. put me on Zoloft. I was totally afraid of taking antidepressants - I have no idea why. The first week I had pretty bad nausea but I stuck with it (and it subsided). Five months later, I feel as if the whole situation was a blessing. I am happy and tolerant, easy-going and I feel like I&#039;m a better parent. Don&#039;t know about detrimental side effects but I&#039;m sure it wasn&#039;t healthy living the way I without the medicines.""",10.0,17
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""I was diagnosed with ADHD 6 years ago by my family physician. She put me on Effexor, which seemed to help at first, but over the next year, the side effects were not worth the results. Another doctor recently prescribed Adderall and when that worked well, he gave Adderall XR. I am so much more centered, can concentrate, and my quality of life is so much better. I hate that it is thought of as a &quot;street drug&quot; and I hate that the price is so high. The generic did nothing for me except to make me agitated/jittery for few hours, then crashed and had a headache.""",9.0,38
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Doctor put me on depo provera to try and help with my heavy periods. I bleed constantly. Doctor then gave me another shot 10 weeks later saying it should get better now. Well she was wrong it was the worst bleeding in my life so heavy huge clots nothing would stop the bleeding after 6 months I had to get an ablation done. It saved me for awhile but I ended up with a hysterectomy which was the best decision of my life but wouldn&#039;t of had these decisions if I didn&#039;t have the depo shot. Was the worst experience of my life and from it ended up losing my fertility by age 37  luckily I had already had my kids. Hey everyone is different and reacts differently.  But my experience with depo was very traumatic worst thing in the world.""",1.0,10
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I loved the intended effects of Vyvanse, as it worked better than anything else I&#039;ve tried.  However, I was not able to tolerate the stomach-related side effects.  I still want to try it again once other problems with my stomach are resolved, to see if I can tolerate it then.""",7.0,11
Epiduo,,"""I suffer from cystic acne and was experiencing really big, red, spots around my mouth, chin and neck. The first couple of weeks using Epiduo was a bit traumatic - all the spots I was experienced all raised up at the same timet. I had around 6-7 large swollen spots on my chin. The Epiduo really made my skin red and dry also, which meant that any make-up I used to try and cover the spots would just come off. My face looked pretty terrible. However, I kept using it and after 2-3 weeks, all the spots had gone. I have not been using Epiduo for around 7 weeks and I haven&#039;t had any new spots occur. There is still some redness and scarring, however it&#039;s getting better. Great Product!""",9.0,1
Gabapentin,Pain,"""I have been taking 16 years. I take 800 mg 4 times a day. The meds work Great. I am able to do most things. I am 52 and have had 7 hip replacements. About two years ago I started having tooth problems. I discovered major gum recession. Yesterday I had my first round of skin graphs. The doctor knew it was from Neurotin. He has had several patients having taken as little as  2 months to me 16 years. The doctor originally thought I needed 3 grafts. I only had enough to graph two. Three months from today I have to do two more grafts. Had I known this I would of never taken Neurotin.""",10.0,40
Effexor XR,Anxiety,"""I have found Effexor and therapy to be a fantastic combination. The Effexor alone has kept me from feeling like I&#039;m going to climb the walls. I didn&#039;t lose any weight on Effexor. I actually gained some (in part due to my own lack of exercise). I weened off for about a year while I was pregnant. Withdrawals can be rough but not impossible. My advise is to ween VERY slowly. I went from 75 mg daily to 37.5 daily. Then to 37.5 every other day, then every two days, then every three days, etc. until I was taking it once a week then stopped.""",10.0,61
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Overactive Bladde,"""I just had my third botox treatment.  The first was great.  It was painful but worth it.  I did not retain urine or have an infection. What a relief. The second one was 7 months later and I had good results.  This third one was nine months later and after 6 weeks I have not had any positive results.
I have an appt with my urologist to see what we can do, but it is very disappointing to go through this with no results. I thought I could control this urge incontinency for life.""",5.0,30
Synthroid,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""I do not feel too much of a difference from before I had my thyroid removed. I do understand how so many people have such a wide variety of symptoms. I can say though that my weight is lower than ever, even my teenage years. My hair does seem to be thinner and cannot tolerate cold very much but that is pretty much it.""",10.0,67
Prednisone,Gouty Arthritis,"""Wonderful medicine for gout pain. I have been fighting gout for 7 years and I&#039;m fairly young. My attacks have moved from the left big toe to the right big toe to the little toes now its taken my whole left side of my left foot. Colchicine and Vicodin didn&#039;t give me relief. Went back to the doctor got a steroid shot and some prednisone was walking within hours all the swelling that caused me excruciating was cleared. It&#039;s better than Indocin too me, trust me on this give it a try.""",10.0,70
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""I have just weaned off Cymbalta and started Savella about 3 weeks ago. Be careful of your judgements on side effects of Savella.  Many of us are being weaned off medicines like Cymbalta and others and these can be causing the side effects. Coming off Cymbalta can cause dizziness, feeling &quot;weird&quot; and many others.  Before you write off Savella, make sure your side effects are not withdrawal from other medicines.  I have found if I take Savella on an empty stomach, I am nauseated, so take with food. I also have moved the second dose of the day to 2 pm and that helped decrease the insomnia.  I have more energy than before, but find I am a bit edgy at times and this is fading. Smaller doses may help side effects. Insurance should cover-ask for appeal if denied.""",8.0,109
Sertraline,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""I have been taking Zoloft for about 6 years for depression. Coincidentally, I also have had post traumatic stress disorder for about 8 years due to a severe medical emergency (53 days in hospital, surgeries, etc.). I have not had any post traumatic stress disorder episodes in months, thought I was better.  I just went off the Zoloft (WoHoo!), but just had a TERRIBLE PTSD episode. I had no idea Zoloft was helping with PTSD. I can&#039;t afford to have crying/screaming bouts while sitting at my desk. Back on Zoloft I go.""",8.0,79
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for almost 2 weeks now, and there have been no negative side effects: no moodiness, no pimples, no weight gain or loss etc. I&#039;ve also already noticed my skin slightly less pimply (although this might have to do with certain times of the month/hormones, we&#039;ll see). If anything I&#039;ve noticed my mood become more stable and happy. So far so good!""",9.0,6
Quetiapine,Schizophrenia,"""I was prescribed Seroquel for PTSD. Never again. 25 mg, I had the worst panic attack if my life, I could barely walk, but I was so scared I kept trying to run around. It was horrible. I went absolutely crazy then passed out hard. Not my kind of medication.

My mother inlaw takes 250 mg a day for schizophrenia, she has for six months now,  so far it is not helping her delusions, hallucinations, paranoia. She was told to take it at supper time and seemed drunk and sedated all evening. She now takes it at bed time but it is not helping her. :(""",1.0,22
Zofran ODT,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Medicine serves it&#039;s purpose; but gives me SEVERE headaches.  Like &quot;hangover&quot; headaches in the morning or shortly after I take them (1 hour or so).""",5.0,10
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""3 colonoscopy -this prep was actually a very good experience. The only reason I did not give it a 10 was that the prep is nasty-tasting, but not horrific.First dose worked in less than 30 min and after about 4 trips to toilet I was done. Chills but no cramps. That cleaned me out so second dose at 5 am was easier. Hydrated (gatorade) and low fiber diet the week before helped,""",9.0,29
Marlissa,Birth Control,"""I started on this a while ago. It was wonderful actually I never had problems getting my period on time, it always works and my cramps weren&#039;t bothering me. I moved and my pharmacy gave me Levora- same amount of active hormones but, Levora gave me god awful cramps all times of the month, made me miss my period for a month at a time, get 2 periods a month and sometimes just get it in the middle of the cycle. Marlissa doesn&#039;t give me that issue at all- I am so happy to be back on it again! There&#039;s a reason why there are so many types and brands, everyone&#039;s body will respond completely different""",10.0,1
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""With Lyrica although some of the Fibromyalgia pain was reduced, I found myself with increased depression and water weight gain which only made the Fibromyalgia worse. Discontinued after 60 days and nearly 20lbs. Depression lightened, however the weight has been hard to lose having so much pain from the Fibro.  Baclofen has been one medicine that has &quot;helped&quot; with minimal side effects. Please come up with something without the side effects!""",3.0,27
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Okay so the first time I got a yeast infection, I went to the doctor. They gave me 2 fluconazole pills. I only had to take one. The other was a &quot;for next time&quot; pill. Literally 2 weeks later I got another YI and took that other pill. Then about 2 months later I got another YI and I tried monistat 3 with the ovules. I liked it, but after day 3 I still felt the YI there. So I did the 7 day. I hate how messy it is. But the external cream did burn for a while when applied. and now today I have mother YI. This time, I took a bunch of probiotics to try to get rid of the yeast faster AND use monistat but it won&#039;t go away. On days 3 &amp; 4: when I inserted the cream I got VERY INTENSE burning and itching. I never did before! I hate this.""",2.0,1
Zonisamide,Seizures,"""The medication wasn&#039;t helpful in controlling my seizures.  It&#039;s been about five months and I have had painful migraines just about every day! One day we&#039;ll find one that works!""",1.0,22
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I needed and really wanted to quit. Needed  to quit for neck and back surgery needed asap. Wanted to because it was taking over my life, 
 you know just making sure I had enough for day or enough for trip...ugh, the drama was getting real old. I tried chantix long ago over 10 years n it gave me some side effects (don&#039;t remember) but I&#039;m thinking even side effects out weigh smoking and possible death. I only smoked between 6-8 cigs a day, but couldn&#039;t do it on my own, I&#039;m smoke free now and no bad feelings of need or wanting smokes. Do it for life!!!!!""",10.0,6
Sitagliptin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Januvia for about 7 weeks and have had diarrhea the whole time. I&#039;m also on metformin and between the 2 I don&#039;t think I&#039;ve had a solid poop in weeks but my blood sugars are down from 25 to under 10 most days. I have gained weight 15lbs and I can&#039;t handle the cold this year, always getting chilled. I also have to take mine with food otherwise I get an acid stomach all day no matter what I do. I will be talking to my doctor to see if there are other options or if the benefits outweigh the negatives.""",5.0,70
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I Love Love Love it! I will admit the first few days when I started it was horrible, I was so sick. Nauseous and weak. After that I found I do not want to eat, and when I do I do not eat much at all. I have lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks. Woohooo now to start exercising.""",10.0,19
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I first started Implanon in 2008. It&#039;s highly effective and at the time my periods were light and short. I kept it for all three years and had it removed about after a month it was due. The tech had to wiggle and tug a bit but overall it was not that bad. I asked to receive another Implanon in the same arm. I am now a year into my new Implanon and a few issues have come forth. About three times now, I have had my period for an entire month. The amount of bleeding changes throughout the month and my irritated state is affecting my relationship. I knew I cried more while on my period but crying and biting peoples heads off the whole month sucks. So it could either be a good or bad experience depending on the person.""",5.0,1
Portia,Birth Control,"""I have been on 3 different types of birth control since I was 15, I am now 21 and I wanted to be able to skip my periods so my doctor put me on Marlissa and then they discontinued so I got switched to Portia.. I was only on Portia for just a month and I hated it!! I wa every moody and felt sad.. I was hungry and it made me very very bloated.. I was getting bad migraines as well. The worst was when I got my period.. it started off not normal than what it usually is for me and it was the worst cramps I have EVER experienced! I suggest to try a different birth control like Tri-sprintec or Tri-Linyah (which I am now on)""",1.0,7
Altabax,Acne,"""Hi I get pimples on my face, nose area especially. I use Altabax when I first detect any sign of pain under the skin. If I catch it early enough, it dries up overnight. If I catch it after the pimple has a chance to harden a bit under the skin, it takes longer. If I waited too long, I&#039;ll go for the Doxycycline too.""",9.0,4
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I rarely have side effects to medication. In fact, I think there is only one other drug I have been on that I have had a side effect from other than this and trust me, I have been on more than I can even count. But this one, was AWFUL. Within the first day I was shaky, my heart was racing, and I felt dizzy if I stood up quickly, but what was even worse was the insomnia! I thought I could get used to the medication but 5 days later and it still wasn&#039;t any better. My doctor gave me trazodone to help me sleep but the other side effects were still there so I went off it after 2 weeks.""",1.0,13
Gralise,Postherpetic Neuralgia,"""I have severe pain from spinal nerve damage in lower back, radiating around my hip area and down my leg.  Had multiple injections with minimal relief. Started Gralise in 2014 and it has been a quality of life changer. I take 1800 mg and have no major side effects.  I have been able to start exercising again-mostly walking-without the intense pain, and I don&#039;t limp anymore. The only negative is the pill size is kind of big, but the shape makes it easier to swallow.""",9.0,21
Fluoxetine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I was on Fluvoxemine (Luvox) starting at age 7, took it for 3 years. I am not 24 and I have been on fluoxetine for almost 7 months,and just recently got bumped up to 40mg ( 2 weeks ago).

I have such bad depression and anxiety that it barely makes a dent, but it does help with my intrusive thoughts a lot. I notice as far as side effects, all of the initial ones have gone away by about month 3. All I have left is very minor short-term memory loss, and talking in my sleep. I&#039;m not as sleepy as I used to be either. I would recommend staying away from caffeine altogether while on fluoxetine. I wish there was another way. I spent 14 years dealing with my severe Pure-Obsessional OCD without treatment. Some of us need this medicine.""",7.0,10
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I suffered my first panick attack in 2015 after finding out I still needed two more classes to graduate college. I&#039;ll never forget laying on the floor, not being able to breath, and feeling like the room was closing in around me. At the request of my immediate family, I went to talk to a doctor and realized I had been living with anxiety for quite awhile. My doctor prescribed 10mg of Celexa. I was a little tired the first week or two, but that was the only side effect I experienced. While the 10mg helped some, I still felt a little edgy at times when I really shouldn&#039;t have. My doctor upped my dose to 20mg and again, a little tired the first week or so, but I&#039;ve been golden ever since. I&#039;m me now without the anxiety, thanks to Celexa.""",9.0,26
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I am not happy with reclipsen. I have gained a ton of weight in the last 3 months I have been on it, I get super nauseous in the mornings, and I have one extremely bad migraine on the last day of the pills. I changed to reclipsen because my other BC was giving me headaches. Now I&#039;m fat and have zero sex drive. I am going to stop reclipsen asap.""",3.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,None,"""I seldom write reviews for anything but I have found the reviews that I reason on this site very helpful.  My doctor presented me a few birth control options after having my second child.  I liked the idea of only having 4 periods a year.  I&#039;ve been taking Seasonique now for almost 8 months and I absolutely hate it.  Since taking it, I have gained 10-15 lbs (with no change to my diet or exercise - If anything I&#039;m eating less and more on the go).  My periods are now heavier than EVER before, more irregular (anywhere from every 4-7 weeks) and longer than any I&#039;ve ever had.  (usually around 3 weeks.)   If I take my pill 2 hours late, I will start spotting the next day.  I also get these weird rashes on my neck (that started 8 months ago).""",1.0,0
Atorvastatin,"High Cholesterol, Familial Homozygous","""My doctor switched me from simvastin 80 mg to atrovastatin 20 mg because my cholesterol started to go up again from 130 to 154. This is only day four of taking this medicine and I feel like I was hit by a brick wall. I feel so tired and have to force myself to get out of bed. I also feel that&#039;s its effecting my cognitive abilities.. Calling my doctor today to switch...""",1.0,63
Geodon,Bipolar Disorde,"""Geodon has cleared up my mania. I had psychotic delusions of grandeur before and after being treated with this medication.  They&#039;ve cleared up and I&#039;ve returned to myself.

The only side effect for me was sleepiness that was irritating to go through at first, but lately I haven&#039;t had it in awhile. I&#039;d also had trouble sleeping, and this has given me a few hours everyday where I was having none at all before.  I&#039;m on 80mg at around supper time.""",7.0,11
Paxil,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""Paxil has changed my life!

Before: paranoia about people watching me, extreme anxiety walking or being in public places, such as cafeterias, college campus, small groups of people. Mind blankness during conversations, or &quot;social lock up&quot; - inability to interact with others due to severe anxiety. Always woke up feeling tired even if I had a full nights sleep. 

Side Effects (lasted 2 weeks): 20mg daily. Severe fatigue/sleepiness. A little dizziness if dose was taken late. Headache the 1st two days.

Now: Began working really well 7-8 weeks in. No more social anxiety, I feel normal walking around &amp; talking to people. Also I sleep better than ever. Overall anxiety level has gone down &amp; I no longer ruminate/worry constantly! Paxil rocks!""",10.0,120
Nifedipine,High Blood Pressure,"""After taking nifedipine 20 mg sustained released, I started to feel the side effects like fast heart beat and insomnia. This drug has not help to lower my bp, hence I immediately stopped it and took another drug as advised by my GP.""",2.0,15
Doxazosin,High Blood Pressure,"""Switched from a non-selective beta blocker for treatment of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to infant adoption. Doctor started me at 4mg, but I blacked out upon getting out of bed three days later. I had the prescription lowered to 1mg, but am taking half now and it is highly effective with virtually no side effects for me. No more PTSD-related nightmares due to the longer half-life, and very little hypervigilance. I am also able to be more physically active now than with a beta blocker, which is great.""",10.0,17
Epiduo,Acne,"""My acne isn&#039;t cystic it&#039;s literally just little pimples, but whatever kind of acne you have is still annoying and makes you feel disgusted with your face. So this time round (this is my second acne nightmaremy doctor has given me Epiduo. On the first week I saw a huge difference - most of the pimples had gone or reduced in size. However my skin went horrifically dry and I struggled to wear makeup because my skin would literally just flake off. My skin would also get an awful burning sensation but I found applying moisturiser before applying Epiduo helps stop it burning as bad. On roughly the third/fourth week my acne got a lot worse and my skin a lot drier, but that soon passed and my skin is now looking better than ever!""",7.0,14
Phenelzine,Depression,"""I have been on phenelzine since it first came out in the early 60&#039;s and although I have tried many other things, phenelzine has always worked for me.

I also have high blood pressure so phenelzine was thought not to be a good choice, however it stabilized my blood pressure that I have now been able to stop taking medication to control it.

It is an old fashioned medicine, there are dietary restrictions but you get used to them. Just as diabetics get used to their dietary restrictions and it is a very small price to pay for peace of mind. I trained SRN/RMN, have a degree on IT and live a very full and active life as I approach my 70th birthday.""",10.0,76
Apremilast,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""I am on day 6 of this medicine today. So far I have had the headache, more frequent bowel movements, and yesterday I developed pain in my left arm at my joints for shoulder and elbow and fingers as well.""",5.0,25
Docusate,Constipation,"""Because of the side effects of the meds I take to address my arthritic lumbar and cervical spine and the resulting chronic back and sciatic pain, I would be severely chronically constipated were it not for daily ingestion of:
1. a dissolvable fiber supplement
2. VERY large doses of docusate sodium
3. senna laxative
Any one of the above alone was not sufficient. So I only rate this med a 6.""",6.0,3
Prednisone,Skin Rash,"""I am a teenager who got poison ivy rash all over my face. Went to the doctor and got prescribed this. Took as instructed, and the next day, 85% of the rash was gone and most of the itching. Never seen medicine actually work in a few hours like this!""",10.0,45
Indomethacin,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""I&#039;ve been using SR since first appeared in the mid 1980 and have lived a great life, even doing regular running. When I went to get my most recent prescription filled, the pharmacy substituted Indomethacin ER, which isn&#039;t at all effective. I&#039;m better off with aspirin and ibuprufen. Has anyone else had a similar experience?""",10.0,4
Adalimumab,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""Began Humira with high hopes 3 months ago after stopping sulfasalazine. After 1st injection, it took only 5 days and got symptoms of flu. Flu developed into chronic sinutitis and come-go laryngitis. Next episode was super high blood pressure and frequent urination 24/7. Third one was more serious, white blood cell count began to rise. This is not normal (may lead to blood cancers or lymphomas) and Humira was stopped. Be careful, you are not going to die with AS, but serious side effect like cancer is a true alarm that drug might not be suitable for everyone.""",2.0,2
Hylan g-f 20,Osteoarthritis,"""I had a synvisc one injection in both knees about a week ago. Initially, I was told to expect pain and swelling for the first 48 hrs. So, I took it easy and stayed off me feet.  As the week went on, the pain and swelling progressed. Exactly 7 days later, I ended up in the ER with excruciating pain , swelling and stiffness. The doctors removed 110cc&#039;s of fluid from my left knee alone. I was later released and told to follow up with my physician .To date, I am still in continuos pain and have difficulty walking. I wish I had never done this.""",1.0,42
Flexeril,ibromyalgia,"""Helps with the stiffness, didn&#039;t make me tired like some people have reported. Overall it has helped and I have had no negative side effects.""",8.0,58
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""I started taking Ability 15mg on June 17th and now its June 25th so I&#039;ve been on it for 8 days.  On the 17th I was admitted into a mental hospital because of my bipolar and extreme anxiety.  I&#039;m taking it at night along with:
Divalproex(Depakote)750mg, Hydroxyzine(Vistaril)50mg, Trazodone(Desyrel)50mg, and Clonazepam(Klonopin)1mg
It seems to be helping me along with the other medications.  So far I dont think I&#039;ve had any side effects, knock on wood.  I definitely recommend this medication if you have bipolar but make sure you take it also with a mood stabalizer.  If you take it alone it can cause severe side effects.""",8.0,9
Cymbalta,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I&rsquo;m a Type 1 Diabetic for 39 years. Had VERY painful muscle spasms/seizing and twitching. I tried various supplements which &quot;should&quot; have helped but no improvement. I started Neurontin at  1,800mg/day and I had terrible swelling plus gained 18 lbs in 6 months (and my eating habits actually got better while on it). The 1,800mg of Neurontin no longer controlled the muscle spasms. I started Cymbalta, 30 mg before bed, and had significant reduction in pain the first morning. I did notice a very strong headache that first day.  I had only 3-4 muscle spasms that first day as well....Wow!!  Second day...almost NO pain in the morning and only a dull headache with much weaker muscle spasms.
Side effects: Crazy dreams, difficulty sleeping, headache.""",8.0,77
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I took Gildess Fe 1/20 for less than a month before I had to call my doctor and get a different form of BC. The first time I took it I had nausea in the morning, but I figured it was because I hadn&#039;t eaten much when I took the pill. I ended up dealing with vomiting, nausea, and dry-heaving while on this medicine. It made me really sick, and I couldn&#039;t take it anymore &amp; switched to a different form of BC. I would NOT recommend this medicine (based on my personal experience).

I did notice that this BC seemed to reduce my cravings for some foods, and I didn&#039;t necessarily notice any weight gain - if anything I think I lost a few pounds because of the vomiting and not being able to eat without feeling horrible.""",1.0,0
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Acne,"""Unfortunately I have suffered with acne since primary school. That was the start of my acne, but then got worse all through secondary school. Because I went years and years with very clogged skin, and very nasty acne both black heads, white heads and angry pussy spots I never thought I would be able to clear my skin up. I was then prescribed oxcytetracyclin I think how it&#039;s spelt ?, and these where amazing they cleared my skin up down to a T. fast forward 2 years now, my body has got used to them and it was on to trimethoprim to try and clear the breakouts. These are amazing I saw results in 2 days however I had to stop as I started to get vomiting, nausea, headaches the list goes on. These are great tablets but side effects are terrible.""",10.0,1
Dilaudid,Pain,"""I was prescribed Dilaudid 2mg every 3-4 hrs for pain management, in conjunction with 15mg of morphine every 12 hours. I tolerate it well. I had bilateral full knee replacements on 11-7-11. This pain management combination, using the Dilaudid 1 hour prior to 2x daily physical therapy took the edge off and allowed greater range of flexibility and the ability to push that extra extension and additional bend to these tight new knee caps.  Now, almost 3 weeks out, though still on the 30mg total morphine per 24 hrs and Dilaudid 2mg tabs 2x a day (pre-PT), I am walking with a cane, able to go short periods cane-less. I think Dilaudid was a coup for me. I can&#039;t do any oxycodone. Exercise in prep for this procedure, it matters. You&#039;ll thank me.""",10.0,11
Lyrica,Neuropathic Pain,"""My doctor prescribed me Lyrica for some trivially mild ulnar tunnel syndrome.  Within about a week of taking just 75 mg per day (once before bedtime), I developed horrible anxiety, insomnia, muscle tremors and suicidal thoughts.  My vision blurred as well, but it wasn&#039;t severe.

It&#039;s been eleven days now since I&#039;ve stopped taking Lyrica, and most of the side-effects have gone.  The anxiety is still there, but it&#039;s no longer as bad as it was.

Had I known about any of this, I would have just applied hot packs to my wrist and waited for it to heal by itself.  The side-effects were totally not worth it.""",1.0,14
Evamist,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I haven&#039;t seen much mentioned about the personality change (i.e. edginess and sometimes just plain meaness) that occurs with perimenopause.  I have found that using this spray it takes that edginess away.  My family can tell when I forget to spray it in the morning.    I don&#039;t like being mean, my nature is typically laid back and normally a nice person.  It has been a big help to me and my family by giving the nice Mom back to the family.""",10.0,91
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""This is my 3rd time taking this medication and the side effects are the worst! It&#039;s like labor contractions, a few minutes apart. It&#039;s not like a stomach ache where you need to use the restroom, at least not for me. It&#039;s literally contracting pain in the intestines or stomach. Though I&#039;ve taken this medication on 3 occasions, I haven&#039;t had chlamydia. For whatever reason, I kept getting false positive results when I would go in for discharge which turned out to be Bacterial Vaginosis all 3 times! After the 3rd diagnosis, I went to my actual primary provider instead of planned parenthood, and they tested me for the antibodies of chlamydia and explained that I didn&#039;t have any and that it&#039;s not uncommon for the lab to misdiagnose chlamydia! What!""",5.0,3
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""Used it for 9 days straight.  It didn&#039;t even touch it.  Why doesn&#039;t anything ever work as advertised. :o/""",1.0,5
Copper,Birth Control,"""I switched from the Nexplanon to the Paragard and let me tell you on how much of a life saver that was! I was ALWAYS moody, hungry, breaking out, and my libido was in the negatives. So I decided to toughen up and get the IUD inserted. It wasn&#039;t pleasant since I hadn&#039;t had kids and did not take any painkillers but it was completely worth it! A day of extreme cramps in exchange for 12 years of no hormones and preventing pregnancy? Hell yea! I can feel like myself physically and sexually again which was impossible to come by on any hormonal birth control. I highly recommend the Paragard""",10.0,25
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I have had acne since I was 11 years old. It is mild and only on my face, but it has always been very, very stubborn. I went on rounds of minocycline with very little relief. When I went on birth control, the acne cleared about 70% and all that was left were stubborn breakouts on my chin and around my jawline. I didn&#039;t want to start college with poor skin, so I went to a new dermatologist who told me the acne was hormonal and started me on Spironolactone (50 mg/day) and Differin (a topical). I experienced the initial break out. I developed new pimples for about two days but then called my Dr. and got Doxycycline (200mg/day). All in all, it lasted about a week. 3 wks in, my skin is BEAUTIFUL. It glows and is so soft. Ask your doctor!""",10.0,13
Amlodipine / valsartan,ge (amlodipine / valsartan),"""I been on hypertension meds for 30 years . First I was on irbesartian didn&#039;t do a thing for me.  Then metoprolol gave me chest pains to the point wondering if I should dial 911. Been on exforge for 7 months worked like a charm and not one single side effects.""",10.0,2
Blisovi 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I took lamed 24 fe and then got switched to this. it seems the same except I&#039;ve had a few headaches but that could be due to being sick the past two weeks. I&#039;ve gained a few pounds but that could be because I went from a 32C to now a 30DDD....my skin is about the same maybe a little less breakouts nothing bad at all""",8.0,6
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been on and off Nuvaring for the past...oh, maybe five years.  Before that I did the pill and HATED IT.  I was always forgetting to take it, and would count the pack at the end of the month and freak out.  With the Nuvaring I never had that problem, just stuck it in and was good to go.  Occasionally, the weeks would slip by and I&#039;d forget when I put it in, but overall it wasn&#039;t too bad.
I wanted to write a good review about Nuvaring because it is a wonderful product.  In all the years I had it, I didn&#039;t really gain weight, or see a big change in my skin, or experience major mood swings.  Just try it and see if it works for you.""",9.0,22
Flector Patch,Pain,"""Works great but the side effects are awful!  Uncontrollable nausea &amp; severe heartburn.  Yes, this is an NSAID that&rsquo;s still absorbed by your body... if you have severe, chronic digestive issues and can&rsquo;t take oral NSAIDS you can&rsquo;t be on this patch!""",7.0,0
Naltrexone,Alcohol Dependence,"""amazing.  like anyone who&#039;s reading this page for help and guidance, i&#039;ve been battling alcohol abuse forever.  even with a wife and child and a great job that i love, i just couldn&#039;t stop.  after searching the web for ANY new solution, i found naltrexone, and more specifically, the sinclair method.  I&#039;m at the end of my first week taking it.  i&#039;ve had drinks four times this week.  took a pill an hour before drinking each time.  i&#039;ve had less to drink each time and tonight, i just POURED OUT two beers.  absolutely unheard of.  it takes the gilded edge off drinking... the thing that makes us want more and more and more?  GONE.  i&#039;d have given it ten stars, but it has made me feel a little woozy.  totally worth it though. GET IT NOW.""",9.0,62
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I took Gianvi for 3 months,  and I loved it. I lost weight (about 10lbs) even though I was eating the a lot of fast food and crap, my mood improved, I felt more motivated, and dispite having some spotting a couple of days before starting my period it did make my periods lighter and shorter with virtually no cramps. After three months my insurance switched me to Loryna which has been a nightmare. I&#039;ve been on that for a month and had such horrible nausea constantly and was sick to the point of throwing up on several occasions and even threw my pill up once and had to take plan b! It was a dreadful experience and I&#039;m going back on Gianvi today. Couldn&#039;t be happier! Give Gianvi a try it&#039;s been awesome for me.""",10.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had my Mirena put in 10 years ago. The first one I had in 2003 then in 2008 and the third one this year 2013 April. I&#039;ve been very satisfied with this birth control. I love it.""",10.0,34
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I took Klonopin for ten years. Worked great for a few years but I developed a tolerance and over time, I developed worse anxiety and panic while on a steady dose. """,1.0,17
Escitalopram,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Lexapro changed my life. I have had IBS since I was a teenager. It caused me great anxiety and fear of going anywhere because I just knew I was going to need a bathroom urgently. When I turned 40 it got so bad  I could not make it to work without having a horrible stomach ache which would cause me to panic and have an anxiety attack. Within a week of taking 5mg lexapro a day I was a new person. I feel more like myself on than off it. I have been on it for 4 years. I tried to go off it once and the diarrhea returned. The side effects for me were low libido, a little weight gain, less irritable but anger more severe, tired after taking which coffee cures. The side effects decreased over time. Overall the benefits far out way the side effects.""",9.0,17
Orsythia,Birth Control,"""So this is my first week on any kind of birth control. I&#039;m experiencing a very heavy and painful period, very low mood and depression, and lots of crying and weeping. I didn&#039;t think it would affect me so quickly. I&#039;m not sure whether to ride it out for a month or just stop or switch. I really can&#039;t afford to be this out of it, given how demanding my work is. If you&#039;ve had a similar experience let me know!""",5.0,12
Paroxetine,Depression,"""This medication is better than any of the other SSRI I&#039;ve tried so far. It has given me very few side effects that slowly diminished. Paxil is better, it does give you a calming effect that helps me relax, and I don&#039;t feel empty. """,8.0,27
Diovan,High Blood Pressure,"""I have taken this medication since it first hit the market and was really satisfied at first. Now many years later. Hair falling out. Diagnosed as Alopecia. Also muscle problems in chest cavity and extremities. I attribute this all to the medication and will ask it to be changed. """,4.0,146
Linzess,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have IBS with constipation.  My GI started me on Amitiza, which worked great for 3 or 4 months, then I started having constipation again, but without the extreme cramps.  He gave me Linzess 145, which also worked great for a couple months, then not so much.  I had a colonoscopy and upper GI, which all came back normal except for an irritated stomach.  I&#039;ve been on Linzess 290 now for several months, and it still works, but the way it works affects my daily plans.  It may just work too good.  I have very watery movements about 3 times every morning, and because of this I can&#039;t leave the house before noon.  I haven&#039;t had a solid stool for months.  Good thing I&#039;m a stay at home mom!  Taking this every other day might make things better.""",10.0,53
Citalopram,Depression,"""Made me more irritable and had noticeable mood swings. Also had upset stomach during the whole month of taking this.""",3.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""short story, &quot;the mistake&quot; was Oct 24, 3 days after my period ends, took plan b same day 3 hours after &quot;the mistake&quot;, side effects no too much, only a few cramps or like ovulating pain, after 5 days of taking plan b start spotting and later a heavy bleeding for 4 days. My next period suppose to come Nov 16-17, NOTHING... I start freaking out! Nov 18 start feeling like a little cramps but still nothing...the whole week I was crying and freaking out, praying to get my period, all week with cramps but still no signal of my period, internet freak me out more!!! My mind was playing me games feeling things like I was pregnant. I prayed so much! finally today Nov 24 one month later that I took plan b, I just get my period! Thank God! The pill work""",10.0,0
Bupropion,ADHD,"""Buproprion has been an excellent medicine for my ADHD. In my case, also addresses depression well. Important that I take second daily dose about 2 pm or I can have sleep problems. It&#039;s not a panacea but it&#039;s a big move in the right direction.""",10.0,95
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""So I had tried the pill in college which left me 30lbs heavier, fast forward 4 years and I find myself trying to pick out a birth control that wouldn&#039;t cause such a dramatic weight gain. I tried Nuva per my OBGYN&#039;s suggestion. I really like how easy it is to use. I never had a problem inserting or removing along with no problems during intercourse. My periods were also lighter. Nuva really worked with my schedule.The downfall is that my face broke out with cystic acne (which is extremely painful). My breasts hurt 24/7. I have no sex drive. I constantly feel like I have a UTI or something. My appetite is up and down sometimes I feel sick for no reason. Also I get 1-2 headaches a day since starting nuva.""",5.0,14
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I&#039;ve been on antibiotics for almost a month which has left me extremely constipated. I took one Dulcolax pill last night at 6:30pm. This morning at 7:30 I had very mild cramps but lots and lots of diarrhea. I&#039;m glad it works but wish the estimated timeframe had been more accurate.""",8.0,3
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""I&#039;m 17 and live in Australia at first I thought I just had a UTI but boy was I wrong, a urine test, tested positive for chlamydia, telling my boyfriend was the worst of it and now he thinks I cheated on him... (and didn&#039;t and never would) but I&#039;ve only been sexual active with 3 other guys and I&#039;ve ALWAYS used protection with them and the reason me and my current bf didn&#039;t use protection was because we didn&#039;t have any (dumb I know) but now I&#039;m suffering so much pain in my stomach and I can hardly move and I&#039;m terrified to tell my mum about it! God this better work""",9.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been taking the generic brand of Alesse since I had my baby! She&#039;s 11! This birth control works perfect for me! No side effects! """,10.0,6
Chlorzoxazone,Muscle Spasm,"""I ALMOST DIED FROM LORZONE!!! Who ever took samples to a Pain Doctor&#039;s office knowing it can KILL you if you take other pain medicines with this KILL. I was not told this, I was just told to take two 750mg tablets a day. I swelled up in the face, hands and legs. I became so sick I had dark urine and could not eat as all I could do was throw up and have coffee ground diarrhea. I WAS GIVEN SAMPLES FROM A PAIN DOCTOR! No information was on the boxes! Before you take this make sure it goes with all your medicines you are on or you could DIE! (check your drug interactions) I MAY NEVER BE THE SAME. Who ever gave those samples to a pain Doctor&#039;s office they are trying to kill people!!  I can not tell you how many days I took the samples as I lost my MEMORY! I called the company they are to blame for this in my book!""",1.0,18
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I have been taking Qsymia now since 6/13 I started at 211 lbs and I am 5&#039; 1&quot;.  Today is 1/27/14 and I weigh 176.4lbs.  I do not eat the healthy foods and I do not exercise regularly as I have issues with my knees and shoulders that my tendons flare up when I workout so I only do so occasionally and my main activity is housework and yard work. I still eat fast-food occasionally and pizza just not like I used to.  Now here is the thing I had high blood pressure when I started and now its perfect! I am my doctors guinea pig and I am being monitored I had an EKG before starting it and I have to still go in for follow ups and he did a blood panel last month to make sure I wasn&#039;t having any hidden side effects!  Came back negative and I&#039;ve lost 35lb.""",10.0,91
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I love Plan B... this is my second time taking it since 3 years ago and it really works me and the hubby don&#039;t want any kids at all and i can&#039;t be on birth control because my body cant tolarate it so we have to use protection and on wednesday 17 on my last day of my period the condom broke and we both panic and 30 mins later i took the plan B i was anxious because i had to wait a month untill my next period and one month later it came right on time and we are so happy!!!""",10.0,11
Alprostadil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I have been using Caverjet for ten years.
It works great with no negative side effects.
It has changed my life. VA will provide at little cost.
Whatever you have to pay it is worth every penny.""",10.0,95
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""In my personal experience this was horrible. Been on it for 3 days and just took it off tonight because I can&#039;t handle it anymore. I am puking all night (10-12 times) and can&#039;t hold anything down. I am having body aches and can&#039;t stop shaking. And also a massive headache that advil won&#039;t get rid off. It works for alot of people, I guess just not for me.""",1.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I was on Nexplanon for precisely 3 months. I got it out yesterday and switched immediately. I wanted it to work so badly but with the severe vaginal dryness and painful intercourse, I decided it just wasn&#039;t worth it. I was on a combined pill Chateal before this for 3 years. I never had the dryness problem on Chateal. Nexplanon was wonderful for my energy level, state of mind and NO periods at all! For me though, I had to have it taken out because continual painful intercourse and vag dryness for 3 months was not acceptable. I believe my body needs a combined pill, a little estrogen to help me stay wet. Now I&#039;m on a lower dose combined pill, Aubra.""",6.0,4
Voltaren,Back Pain,"""I had severe upper back pain. I took this tab, one a day for a week. I would&#039;nt say it&#039;s works great but it surely makes your pain bearable!!.""",8.0,21
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""Everyone is freaking out for no reason. I think they had bad experiences because they took 3?? That&#039;s insane. I took one and it worked well and I felt just fine.""",10.0,8
Migergot,Migraine,"""I can no longer get Cafergot since they stopped making it.  Migergot is just as good, but is so expensive in the U.S.  I need it very much and I take it with Phenegran so it does not make me sick.  Half in the morning and half in the evening.  This prevents most of my migraines with the exception of wind migraines which nothing can help for those kind.  I hope that Cafergot will be made again or Migergot was cheaper.""",10.0,7
Astepro,Allergic Rhinitis,"""This drug helps with my nasal symptoms but it makes me drowsy, might be because of other medications I take on a daily basis (Cymbalta and Stahist).  It has helped with my symptoms because if I don&#039;t use it, along with Flonase, I get headaches and stuffiness.  I&#039;m happy with it and will continue using it.  Hopefully the drowsiness effect will get better with time.  It did when I used to use Asteline.""",8.0,12
Dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Recently diagnosed with adult ADHD. Prescribed dextroamphetamine 3 x per day at 10 mg. Because I suffer extreme anxiety and an active racing mind with various clusters of thoughts going on at any given time I was anxious about taking this medication thinking it would amplify it all.
Taking this medicine has helped slow the mind to a point I can pick and choose what I allow myself to think about, I feel so much more in control which is amazing. There is a level of anxiety still but its manageable and not overwhelming like it was before taking dextroamphetamine, I feel like I am the driver of my mind and not the passenger anymore. It has helped to regulate my emotional instability. I am also on 100 mg of Pristiq which seems to compliment the overall effect.""",8.0,25
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""At first it was like a temporary quick fix. My hands would be dry, but when I got nervous I would feel the tingling sensation in my hands like they always do before they sweat, and they sweat. I put it on every night but it doesn&#039;t seem to work, going to the doctors today to take pills instead.""",3.0,13
Prasugrel,Acute Coronary Syndrome,"""Ever since starting on this drug I&#039;ve had trouble controlling my bp. I&#039;ve started taking another bp med in addition to the 2 I was already taking. Plus the dosage has already been increased. My last bp this morning was 135/100. I still get headaches and have the pounding in my ears. I also have unexplained bruises all over. I will definitely be calling my dr again to check out alternatives.""",6.0,7
Hydrochlorothiazide / losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""This medicine makes me slow in the head.  Hard to think straight. I can&#039;t think straight with this drug.""",3.0,32
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Do not use this if you suffer from anxiety. This made mine way worse, I&#039;ve been suffering anxiety, depression, and bad mood swings since taking this. I have had two periods each month with bad cramping.""",2.0,6
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Prior to taking Lamictal I was constantly battling bouts of extreme depression and insane manic episodes. I thought I would never have any hope of leading a productive successful life. I have been taking it for 8 months now and it gave me life. Amazing. I highly recommend this medicine to anyone struggling with bipolar disorder. I&#039;ve experienced no side effects. You must be patient through it&#039;s inductive stage so stick with it for at least a month.""",10.0,112
Tessalon,Cough,"""THIS medicine works.""",10.0,21
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I have taken exactly 3 Pristiq tablets and woke up today (my 4th day on it) feeling much happier. I am more energetic, looking forward to the future not dreading it, motivated and feeling friendlier. Nothing in my life situation has changed in the last 4 days. I had just about given up on everything. Thank God for Pristiq.""",8.0,28
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I was taking Buspar along with Proactive and Xanax for 5 years...I felt great, so I stopped the Buspar.  Within the last 2 months I have had to completely detox off Xanax, and it was a nightmare, I hope to never feel that way again...long story short, I&#039;m back on my Buspar along side my Prozac and I can&#039;t remember feeling this good...The fog has lifted! !! My anxiety is all but nothing....I have never had side effects from Buspar either, and I take 15mgs twice a day. For those of you that have an anxiety disorder, this medication is definitely worth trying because you can cope so much better without all the hazy side effects from benzos. BEST OF LUCK!""",10.0,164
Felbatol,Epilepsy,"""Stopped My Seiures So Far &amp; I Have Never Felt Better""",10.0,11
Clozapine,Schizophrenia,"""My friend has been on Clozaril (Clozapine) for nearly 18 years.  He went more than 10 years without having a single psychotic breakdown, which only occurred when he lowered the dosage himself.  Even though the medicine makes him feel fatigued he has been able to hold down a 40hr/wk job.  Nothing short of a God-given miracle!""",10.0,125
Oxcarbazepine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was on Trileptal for less than 6 months because I was having trouble affording it at the time. What I can say is it helped with my moodswings &amp; I didn&#039;t experience any side effects from it. Overall, I think this is a good medication.""",10.0,34
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""Works far better than any SSRI but I do still have symptoms of anxiety. I also take Diazepam when I feel an episode of severe anxiety coming on. Haven&#039;t been on it for that long though. Physiological symptoms like heart racing etc. Have already decreased so looking good.""",8.0,87
Sprintec,,"""Every month since I have started taking Sprintec, I&#039;ve gotten a yeast infection exactly one week before my period. Even with antifungal medicine, the yeast infections continue. I had never had a yeast infection before I started taking this medication. Also, I made no change in my diet and gained at least 20 pounds and moved up four cup sizes. Sprintec did help with minor acne.""",1.0,2
Verapamil,Supraventricular Tachycardia,"""I have been taking CALAN SR 120 for over 10 years now.  My episodes of SVT occur at most a couple of times a year and then for short duration.  My pharmacy issued me a generic once because CALAN was not available and I had SVTs almost daily.  I was very glad when CALAN became available again.  I would not like to be without it.""",10.0,17
Paxil,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve suffered from depression for the past ten years, and terrible anxiety since a very young age (especially social anxiety). I&#039;ve never truly felt happy for any significant period of time.  My anxiety can be so severe that I can&#039;t even leave my house sometimes. Certain noises, crowds, being out in public, can cause me extreme anxiety which leads to anger and irritability. I also battle alcoholism due to my illnesses. I&#039;ve been taking Paxil for two weeks and after only 2 days my anxiety VANISHED. My mood is slowly lifting, and I have no desire at all to drink alcohol!! I&#039;ve even lost weight because I don&#039;t stress eat anymore and my appetite has decreased. The first week or so I did feel drowsy/high, but that feeling is going away slowly.""",10.0,44
Nesina,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I started taking this medication about 9 months ago and my blood sugar came down considerably which is a good sign and so far it is not showing any side effects. This medication is not cheap but it is getting more and more expensive every day. In last 9 months they have raised their prices 3 times.Today I finally decided to quit taking it because I can&#039;t afford it no more.My insurance is partially covering it but my portion is big too. I don&#039;t know if I can find any sub for this med, if not then God bless me!""",7.0,12
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""I am just checking in again.  I started campral and naltrexone last fall after drinking for years, failing the traditional in-patient treatment/AA way...... I am now nearly 10 months without a drink.  I don&#039;t really crave alcohol.  Occasionally a stressful situation will come up and I will think about drinking, but that passes quickly because I just don&#039;t have the cravings or desire.  My life is so fulfilling.  It&#039;s not without it&#039;s challenges, which is why I have regular counselling in order to recognize and deal with what issues I let alcohol take care of.  I truly do wake up thankful for this relief.""",10.0,42
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,None,"""I take birth control pills because I have very painful periods. I&#039;ve been taking them for 5 years, and I have tried many different brands. I just switched from Belara to Ortho Cept because they don&#039;t sell Belara in the country I am in.

The good: Belara gave me really bad nausea for the first week of the month. I have had no nausea with Ortho Cept so far. No acne, weight gain, or loss of libido.

The Bad: I had never experienced migraines with any other contraceptive before. This is my second month on Ortho Cept and I get migraines every day for the first 5 or 6 days of the month.

The Ugly: Belara made me cranky before my period. Sad/angry. On Ortho Cept it happens twice every month: at the beginning and at the end.""",7.0,0
Rabeprazole,GERD,"""I have had GERD and GERD like issues since the age of 12.  I have been put on every medication available on the market only to have them stop working after a few short years.  Finally, about 10-15 years ago I started taking Aciphex - no side effects, no resistance... no problems at all.  My one and ONLY issue is the cost.  I have tried every generic and over the counter (supposedly) &quot;equivalent&quot; with no success.  """,9.0,35
Gabapentin,ibromyalgia,"""I Hate it so far. Been on it for less than a month. The irritability, stomach, gas, don&#039;t feel much pain relief... I&#039;m hot, skin my face, ears, chest sometimes legs. Especially if I DON&#039;T take regular. I&#039;m more than a bit grumpy on this drug. I&#039;m more depressed and upset. Cry easier. I DO NOT like it but I promised doc is try it. 300mg 3x a day. I can&#039;t hardly stand it at ALL but I promised. . I&#039;m on fire now too even after the dose. It&#039;s awful but...I promised.""",3.0,23
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""Until yesterday, I was prescribed .5 mg. Alprazolam(xanax) for panic, anxiety and irregular sleep patterns.  I took them for four years.
I went to my psychiatrist yesterday for my monthly suboxone appointment(6 yrs).  The same psychiatrist who prescribed my .5 mg.xanax.  
I am taking suboxone for chronic pain issues from a MVA.  I had been on prescription oxycontin 60 mg, 2x&#039;s/d for 11 yrs. and that doctor retired...no doctor would prescribe a full opiate agonist and that was 5yrs. ago.  
So I was told yesterday that he could no longer prescribed both xanax and suboxone due to state and federal guidelines.  This type of inappropriate prescribing is outrageous.
Has anyone else come up against this? 
I never abused either medications.""",10.0,20
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""So I had a crazy college night where there was no condom used, I&#039;m not on birth control, and this relentless boy literally came all over my area. I was freaking out. He bought me aftera the next day and I took it immediately probably like 6 hours after having sex. I read the reviews and started panicking because so many people claimed they got pregnant. Anyways a week later I got my period (YAY!) so if you use it when you should you&#039;ll be fine! Something to keep in mind is that most people that write reviews are people that have SUPER STRONG experiences with products. You&#039;re more likely to write a negative review if you&#039;re frustrated w/ a product rather then satisfied bc it did what it was supposed to so don&#039;t panic! (:""",10.0,15
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I am 35 years old and have been a smoker since I was 13 quitting once due to pregnancy. I was up to a pack and a half of cigarettes a day and one day I just had enough. I talked to my doctor about chantix. I started chantix  On April 24,2015 and by day 3 I was down to about 2 cigarettes a day, mostly because they were there not because I wanted them. I lost my best friend on may 10,2015 and on the 18th  I smoked my last cigarette that morning. I haven&#039;t touched one since and I am only taking one chantix every other day. Chantix really is the miracle drug. I am concerned about the long term affects of this drug,but the only thing I have had is vivid dreams(but not bad), constipation, and the gas is horrible, but I can deal with that.""",8.0,17
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I just recently went to the doctor because I couldn&#039;t deal with my stress and anxiety. I have a son with ADHD and Aspergers he&#039;s extremely hyper. I love that kid to death but I would compare him to Dennis the Menace. After 8 years I think it just got to be a little too much for me everyday of constant stressed anxiety. So I started taking this medicine 5 milligrams 3 times a day. I&#039;m trying to take it once in the morning and once in the afternoon. I have had no side effects and I feel wonderful! I feel like I have more patience to help my son and it has made me feel like a better mom to. I would definitely recommend trying this pill!""",10.0,31
TriNessa,Acne,"""Works very well for me, my skin got better. I used to have breast tenderness 10 days before period and very bad stomach cramps first 3 days every month, now it&#039;s gone. I have been on Tri-Nessa for 1 year, it hasn&#039;t made me gain any extra weight, don&#039;t have any mood swings.""",10.0,11
Genvoya,HIV Infection,"""So I&#039;ve been on Genvoya now 4 weeks since I found out I was HIV Positive, I  started off in February 22nd ,with a VL of 119,000 and a CD4 count of 156. After these number I started treatment a week later , in conjunction with a mild Hyperbaric treatment 2 time a week for an hour.   My new labs taken March 13th  were VL 1520 and CD4 count of 451 , My Dr was so surprised of an amazing recovery. I  was starting to feel really sick prior medication, started on Bactrim in conjunction with Genvoya , had a terrible reaction to Sulfa ekkkk...stopped that asap
The only side effect is feeling a bit tired sometimes and skin pimples but nothing serious and would go away as the day progress... I do get very hungry. 
I give this med a 10!!""",10.0,14
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I have to brag on chantix. I smoked for over 52 years and I no longer smoke, thanks to chantix.""",10.0,28
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I have been taking Lortabs for 2 1/2 years and it works for my headaches.""",10.0,14
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I had very mild yeast infection symptoms, and decided to use this product to try to end it early. I first used the Monostat yeast infection test to make sure my suspicions were accurate. I inserted the medication at about 11 pm, then went to bed. I was woken up around 2 am by severe itching. I tried using the cream, but it didn&#039;t help much. I was pretty worried, so I looked up the medication online and found these reviews. I decided that I would worry if the itching remained in the morning, and returned to sleep. Thankfully, I felt great when I woke up! Seems to have worked like a charm, but the itching was unpleasant.""",9.0,5
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on my third month now, and the side effects aren&#039;t too harsh. I have my mood swings like any girl, my sex-drive has increased greatly, so far has prevented pregnancy, and has cleared up my skin SO much! I used to get really bad cramps before I started Sprintec to the point where I&#039;d throw up or start balling my eyes out, but now they&#039;re very slight cramps, or non-existent. My period has always been regular, and taking this pill hasn&#039;t changed that. No spotting at all while taking the active pills, and no yeast infections. The very first month that I began taking this pill I did get a bladder infection, but cranberry pills and a LOT of water cleared it up in less than two days. My breasts have gone from a 34B to a 34C. Overall I love it.""",9.0,4
Levocetirizine,Allergies,"""I have really bad allergies due to tree pollen.  I tried Xyzal for the first time and it works! My throat doesn&#039;t get itchy anymore and my nasal congestion is gone.  I take 1 pill before bedtime and my only struggle is staying up during the day.   My brain gets foggy and I am super sleepy.  I am currently typing with my eyes shut. ZZzzzzzz""",8.0,26
Elavil,Migraine Prevention,"""I have been on Elavil for 3 months now and it has changed my life.  Immediately before starting the medication, I had dizziness, nausea, jaw pain and migraine like headaches with light sensitivity for 3 solid months.  I had suffered with these headaches since my early 20&#039;s but I had never had one long nonstop migraine for 3 months before.  I have only had the beginnings of one small migraine (flashing lights) in the past few months and that correlated with missing a dose of the Elavil the previous night.  I take one 25mg tablet at bedtime for migraine prevention.  I sleep well, feel great and my mood is elevated, all because I don&#039;t have those debilitating headaches which were ruining my life.""",10.0,29
Eletriptan,Migraine,"""I&#039;m 20, and I&#039;ve had migraines since I was 6 years old. I had tried everything my doctor could think of before I went to a neurologist, and she suggested Relpax. I will never go back to any of the &quot;home remedies&quot; or any other medication as long as Relpax is on the market. I get visual blind spots when a migraine is setting in and I take it as soon as the spots appear, which is usually 10 minutes before the pain starts. Within 30 minutes, I&#039;m back to feeling great.""",10.0,27
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had the implanon inserted in March 2017 and at first I hated it and wanted it out straight away within the first 2 months. My sex drive was fine. My mental state was fine too (I have suffered with severe depression before so was worried it would effect this but it didn&#039;t thankfully or hasn&#039;t so far!). I had just gotten into a relationship and the implanon made my skin go real bad. My face was in so much pain it really got me down as I just felt so ugly and fed up. So I went back to my doctor for advice and she put me on the pill for 3 months alongside the implanon. This worked a treat! My skin cleared up (sudocrem also helped a lot) so after 3 months I came back off the pill and things seem to be fine now. Give it a chance :)""",7.0,3
Vraylar,Bipolar Disorde,"""I began at 1.5 then titrated to 3mg dosage. At first, I loved the medicine, as it completely eliminated my depressive symptoms and helped regulate my sleep. However, after being on the medicine for two weeks, I developed Akisthesia and was told to stop. However, for those who do not experience TDS or EPS from the medicine, I imagine this will be a solid option to consider. Just be warned- the most common side effect listed is &quot;restlessness,&quot; which hit me hard and fast.""",3.0,17
Lutera,Birth Control,"""This is the worst pill I have ever taken, and I&#039;ve been on several. I didn&#039;t connect the dots until I had been on this pill for almost 4 months.

The only pro was that it lessened cramps. 

CONS: Spotting for an entire month when I first started. My acne flared up uncontrollably. My mood swings were insane and I thought I was depressed. I didn&#039;t realize that it was this awful pill doing this to my body. I wish I had never taken this pill.""",1.0,2
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""Works good for menstrual cramps without a significant buzz so you can still function.""",7.0,23
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Definitely helped relieve my sinus pressure and loosen up mucous. I did feel nauseous after taking mucinex D. It&#039;s 2:18am and I&#039;m still up so I decided to google insomnia and mucinex D.. And here I am. At least my congestion improved.""",7.0,18
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve been on Victoza since January 25th, 2011.  I weighed in at 170 and have lost 4 lbs within the first week.  I&#039;m very nauseous, headachy and weak.  I am supposed to up my dosage on Tuesday February 1st and I hope my symptoms don&#039;t get worse. My blood sugar levels have been terrific. I only have 20 more lbs to loose.  I truly started at 190lbs but with Weight Watchers and I now want to get to my ideal weight of 145 lbs.  I%u2019m looking forward to finishing this quest real soon.  I will keep you posted about the symptoms and the weight loss success.  It is a great medicine so far.""",10.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""The insertion was easy. I experienced mild cramping.  I took two ibuprofen before I went in, maybe that helped. Off and on that first week,  i took ibuprofen for the cramping. 

I had it inserted about 1 month ago and since then I&#039;ve had a light flow. Three days ago,  I got my period. It&#039;s not heavier than in the past but it&#039;s definitely a period. I&#039;ve read that for most women the bleeding stops within 30 days. For some it takes longer. If you decide to use this birth control,  be prepared to wait it out.""",6.0,8
Doxycycline,Acne,"""Just been giving another 5 month dosage of Doxycycline, Benzoyl peroxide (5%) and Tretinoin (0.05%). It started off getting worse, but within two weeks I started to see a major improvement in my skin. I hardly get any acne anymore. Just the scaring on my chest and on my face. Hopefully this will help clear it all up. When I first started taking the Doxycycline, I felt sick and had slight headaches but make sure to eat food first and then take the pills!! It really does help.""",9.0,15
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""I am a nineteen year old woman taking Concerta for ADD. It really helps me. I can focus a lot better and I feel a lot more relaxed. My boyfriend and I went from fighting every single day to not fighting at all. It has absolutely worked wonders for me. The only side effects I have had is no appetite and I have lost six pounds in less than a week which I am not complaining about since I am five foot three and weighed 155 pounds beforehand. I have also experienced a terribly dry mouth but my doctor said it should go away when I start my second dose. Overall, I love it and I would recommend it to anyone!""",9.0,22
Propranolol,Anxiety,"""I have suffered with anxiety and depression a number of years now. Finally over coming for the most part depression I was left with horrible anxiety. It built up month after month - i tried everything nothing worked. Until one day my doctor prescribed me beta blockers. My life has turned around! I take them as needed. Never more than 2 xs 40mg per day. Usually just one - rare 2 and some days none at all. 

It did give me insomnia at first but that has leveled out. Im so much calmer - my work output is up and im feeling better than I have in years! Propranolol has been a total life changer for me in the positive. Big thumbs up!""",10.0,32
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I am on day 4 and had nausea and diarrhea on day one and two. Yesterday was better but today seems great hope it stays that way. Lost 3 lbs Waking numbers have improved but still aren&#039;t where they need to be.""",9.0,17
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;m shocked at some of the complaints I see about this medication, so I&#039;m going to keep it real.


You NEED to exercise to help with your weight loss. Don&#039;t think just taking a pill will fix you.

You NEED to make better food choices. If you&#039;re still eating fried chicken and mashed potatoes, &quot;but smaller portions&quot; don&#039;t complain when you don&#039;t see big numbers.

You NEED to give the drug time to work into your system. I see people who just started 2 weeks ago complaining....like seriously, you&#039;re not even at the step dosage level.

I started this Rx 2 weeks ago. I&#039;m eating proteins, vegi&#039;s, low cal foods and limiting my &quot;bad&quot; carbs but not depriving myself. I&#039;m 5&#039;1 155lbs I go to the gym at least 3x a week and after 10 days lost 8 lbs.""",9.0,30
Generess Fe,Birth Control,"""I took this as directed on the first day of my period, and my normal cycle I have three days of light bleeding, and a day, maybe two of heavy bleeding with one day of cramping, then a few more days of light bleeding. With these pills, I could not even finish one month because I have been bleeding for over two weeks. I&#039;ve had cramps for three days straight and a fever. 24 hours after stopping the pills I am back to normal. I used to take the Genesis FE years ago and never had issues. It is not worth a lighter period to have issues like I did.""",2.0,1
Cabergoline,Hyperprolactinemia,"""I&#039;ve been on this medicine for 6 years. I&#039;ve noticed while being on the medicine. I&#039;ve been able to lose weight regularly. And my period comes but comes back heavy. I&#039;ve been to the doctor about the heavy bleeding and they just gave me birth control pills to stop the bleeding. Since I was bleeding for almost a entire month, in my mind I thought it was just backed up periods but now they are blood clots so I&#039;m hopefully going to get seen soon.""",9.0,1
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""I&#039;ve been taking this drug since I was born, every single morning. I originally had an autoimmune disease, but the endocrinologists fixed it, and now I&#039;m stuck forever with hypothyroidism. It&#039;s hard waking up at 5:00, in the morning, just to take the medication especially if I have to wake up at six for track in school at 7. It gets hard, long, and boring, but I feel good. I&#039;ve had thinning of hair and couple of other symptoms and side effects, but it gets better. The medication is really small, and you get used to it, so that is why I gave it 7 stars.""",7.0,33
Insulin detemir,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have tried using this twice (it is the only thing ICH offers) and it has been worse than being on no medication at all. Both excessive glucose levels &amp; dangerous hypoglycemic episodes.  Looking for alternatives.  Dosage required is double of what I used with Lantus.""",1.0,8
Colchicine,"Gout, Acute","""Hello everybody i have chronic gout and osteoarthritis had it for 15 years and am going thru a bad gout attack today right ankle joint feels like somebody busted a  empty bottle  and broken glass inside my cartilage it is the most pain imagined not even 30 mg hydrocodone helps ,this is my 40th or so attacks in my life lost count. main cause for me was uric acid caused by drinking beer for many years i never learned .yea i took just about everything from several meds indomethacin,diflonec,allopurinol curently and today colcrys x3 pills which will knock it out here in about few hours ,drink plenty water and yea diarrea to flush out comes with it ,i have cut out drinking for over 6 weeks and just one six pack one day and Bamm!!full blown gout""",10.0,21
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Don&#039;t let them Insert it. I had this put in when my daughter was six months old. I have gained 15 lbs, lost sex drive, hot flashes and depression. I feel like I&#039;m losing my mind. I have been on a strict diet and the weight keeps piling on. Never been this heavy or depressed. It&#039;s not worth it.""",1.0,1
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on Seroquel for several years. I am taking 400mg at bedtime to help with insomnia but mostly for bipolar. I have tried other medications to help me sleep like trazodone, Ambien, and Klonopin.  The Seroquel works but boy do I eat after taking this pill.  I&#039;m tired of eating so heavy after taking this pill.""",9.0,11
Geodon,Schizophrenia,"""All I can say, don&#039;t miss a dose or take it without food. Also, do not take it with alcohol. If I do any of the above, I don&#039;t sleep at all. Then when I take it on the following moarning, I fall asleep at work, which is saying something because I have a very active job. This medicine seems to have a very short half life and I feel symptoms even if  I go  one hour without it. That being said, it is by far the best medicine I have been on. It is very effective when taken at the same time everyday with just enough food. No weight gain, and a big drop in positive symptoms. It even brings back my determination and zest for life. As long as I take it exactly as dirrected, it is a life saver.""",10.0,6
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""Works great for anxiety.""",10.0,12
Topiramate,Obesity,"""I&#039;m calling this the &#039;Closer to Perfection Drug!&#039; All since March 13/2017
- Taking 200mg now
- Psoriasis has deminished substantially!!!
- Went from wearing my hubby&#039;s 3x to men&#039;s L ( loose fit shirt too!!!)
- No more migraines but I have a pressure system in my head like old men do in their knees when storms are coming! (Never wrong on this one)
- The trick to all this, I work WITH it. I don&#039;t expect the pill to do it all for me. I drink 2-3 liters if not 4 a day and I eat healthy. I have a big protein breakfast and I have a smaller dinner. I exercise. 
- I have cheat treats but watch my sodium every day. It helps. Take care of your body and it will take care of you in return!""",10.0,45
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I was switched from Genress Fe, the birth control I was on for 5 years, to Glidess Fe 1/20, the pill my insurance would agree to cover. Before starting on Glidess, I had no mood swings, no acne, and no spotting - even when switched to generic Genress. As soon as I started Glidess, I began to to get angry over silly things just prior to my period beginning. I also began to break out in acne -a problem that I had not had for about 4 years. Then today, I had random spotting even though I&#039;ve been on the pill for 4 months and am extremely moody (something that was never a problem when on the other pill). To say I&#039;m dissatisfied would be an understatement. I will be calling my OB/GYN to switch the pill tomorrow morning.""",1.0,1
Venlafaxine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Switched from Paxil to Effexor after 9 years.. Started at 37.5 for a bit then up to 75. and now moving up to 150. Doc said it should help with the darkness !""",8.0,20
Botox Cosmetic,acial Wrinkles,"""I am 28 year old male that did not like the lines on my forehead. A doctor recommended Botox Cosmetic. I am going on 3 months and can still visibly see the results.""",10.0,5
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I have only been taken it for about a week now. I have never been on any medication for mental health or weight loss. I was considering the lap band. At this time I am glad I did not. My hunger is gone. I can resist that donut. My portions are much less.  A benefit that has come from this medication is I don&#039;t worry or stress.  I am more confident.""",10.0,63
Cipro,Kidney Infections,"""I took Cipro having suffered a UTI from the Mirena Coil that wouldn&#039;t clear. As with all medications the side affects depending on the individual can be horrendous. I suffered swellings, hives, a horrendous red rash on both under arms that left my skin damaged. The next side affect was tendonitis in both my ankles that left me unable to walk. I was told that the tablet reacted to the sun Id factor 50 just sitting on the patio for a half an hour and got burned. A nightmare""",1.0,9
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Hi..i and my gf had unprotected sex on 14 days after her period  and then she took pill (ecp) after 6 hours of Intercourse.after four days of having the pill she started bleeding for continued for 4days. Then she did not suffer any bleeding .now in October her date for period for 1st October but they did not came .. we were scared.. she did four home urine pregnancy test but all came NEGATIVE she even did blood test. That to came NEGATIVE but on 23october , finally she got her periods with really bad cramps but we were happy....  It was the first time when she was soo happy seeing her periods...

So everyone don&#039;t worry. the  pill  will do its job .. and if taken with 12 hours then it is more effective... So don&#039;t worry..""",10.0,8
Peri-Colace,"Constipation, Acute","""Works great when you take 3-4 &amp; follow it with a hot cup of coffee!""",10.0,19
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I was suffering some weird feeling last month. Had 2 panic attacks and I think it came from too much stress and thinking about my health. Scheduled a check-up with a Psychiatrist and he prescribed me Morcet (Escitalopram) &amp; Rivotril (Clonazepam). First few days, I felt the some minor side effects (yawning, anxiousness etc). After a week, I felt better. A little anxious sometimes, but more controlled. I only take 10 mg a day (after breakfast) and 500 mcg of Clonazepam before bedtime.

Will be back to my Psychiatrist after a month to discuss and taper my medication since I think I can manage now my anxiety/panic attacks without medication. Miracle drugs!!!""",10.0,6
Testim,"Hypogonadism, Male","""At age 55, I was placed on Testim gel (5 mg) once a day back in mid-December. Not sure what to expect, was concerned that there was no impact within the first month, but waited 2 months before evaluating.  Good advice! First, I noticed more leg hair and beard growth. Greater interest in sex, including more daydreams and fantasies. Notice more muscle mass despite not working out my shoulders. After a half year, I can&#039;t imagine not having this in my life. The drug is being subsidized by the manufacturer for the first year. I don&#039;t know what I&#039;ll do then. I&#039;d hate to give up this renewed interest in sex. No great emotional change. T levels are up. No erectile dysfunction too.""",9.0,26
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I just recently started on vyvanse, and it works very well! So I&#039;m 21, and in the past I&#039;ve been on adderall, Ritalin and strattera. But none work as good as vyvanse. Adderall worked but left me feeling jittery, and Ritalin when it wore off I became angry. And strattera that&#039;s a whole nother story! But the main thing I like about vyvanse is I still am me. I don&#039;t feel jittery or like a robot. I&#039;m me just with everything at a more calm controlled manner. The only downfalls are that it takes 2 hours to start working and only last 6-7 hours when I was told it would be 14 hours. But other than that it gets 2 thumbs up and 5 gold stars!""",9.0,21
Fluvoxamine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""This medication has helped me tremendously. I&#039;m not sure how I lived without it. It took about a week of me taking the medication for my symptoms of OCD to improve, and ever since I have felt 99%. Once every few months I have my &#039;alright days&#039;, but then again, I do have my consecutive couple days that I forget to take them before I fall asleep.... :S :)""",10.0,44
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""As birth control it worked great because it made be feel protected all the time, and I&#039;m awful at taking pills everyday, but side effect wise-it sucked. I bled for the entire 7 months I had it in my arm (except for 4 day out of the entire 7 months). I also cramped like a mad man ( the number one reason I started taking birth control years ago)  . It made me extremely emotional, and that&#039;s what made me take it out despite the other side effects. It was literally driving me crazy to the point where my family asked is maybe I should think about getting it taken out. I had a past of severe anxiety, and it made it even worse unfortunately. Good thing everyone&#039;s body chemistry is different, hopefully it will help someone else.""",5.0,7
Depakote ER,Bipolar Disorde,"""I started taking Divalproex(Depakote)250mg on June 10th and than on June 17th I was admitted into a psychiatric hospital because of my bipolar.  I learned from the psychiatrist there that the dosage I was on was absolutely nothing and would have no effect on me.  The psychiatrist ended up raising the dose to 750mg.  I definetly can tell that my mood is leveled out for the most part. I would recommended this to people with bipolar and people with seizures(I was diagnosed a few years ago with non eptiletic seizures).  So far I dont see any side effects, thank God.  I take this medication at night along with: 
Aripiprazole(Abilify)15mg
Trazodone(Desyrel)50mg
Hydroxyzine(Vistaril)50mg
Clonazepam(Klonopin)1mg""",8.0,7
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""Surprised to hear all the bad side effects people are having. This medicine is easy to swallow and doesn&#039;t taste that horrible. No nausea or headaches for me. In fact this medication gives me a slight euphoria that is actually enjoyable. I recommend this medication. I have taken it before 3 months ago and it cleared up my bv in 3 days. I&#039;m now on day 2 of the medicine and my symptoms have not cleared yet but I&#039;m anticipating by tomorrow they will.""",8.0,8
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I was on the depo shot for 2 years. With depo I gained 15 pounds over the 2 years. Although this isn&#039;t much, it&#039;s a lot for a short person (I&#039;m 4&#039;11&quot;). I had heavy bleeding for a whole year on depo, then eventually I stopped getting my period (which is great because they were extremely painful). With nexplanon, I had light spotting for 3 days and haven&#039;t had a period since. Also, I lost 8 pounds in the 3 months that I&#039;ve had nexplanon without changing diet or exercise after switching. My only complaint is sometimes if you put pressure on where it&#039;s implanted, you can feel it poking. I avoid my son or husband laying on my arm because of it.""",9.0,3
Citalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""After two years of constant anxiety regarding my son (who is addicted to pain killers and incarcerated) I finally sought the help of my doctor.  She prescribed this medication and it saved me! I am still ME , but can calmly deal with his situation with love and hope instead of complete sadness.""",10.0,72
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""I went from being extremely angry and so anxious I couldn&#039;t leave the house, to now being able to go out in public, socialize with others, and live life. I feel much happier, have more energy, and am MUCH more pleasant to be around.""",8.0,61
Eszopiclone,Insomnia,"""Amazingly effective. Leaves me calm during the day as well. Great sleep with no side effects.""",10.0,20
Lurasidone,Schizophrenia,"""Latuda has been a hero in my battle against schizophrenia.  Aside from having to take with food and having trouble cooling off in hot weather I am very glad to have latuda. This drug makes it impossible for me to function acceptably in life due to side effects such as sedation and other cognitive issues.  So I accept that gladly as it cures my schizophrenia. I take 120 mg each day. I try to save my pill as late in the day as I can but usually take it around one o clock. So I cannot function at a job acceptably and need help functioning at home occasionally but my schizophrenia is entirely in check for the most part.""",10.0,15
Pegfilgrastim,Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy,"""It is Tuesday 05/10/2011 went to my follow up visit and with the Neulasta my white cell count went up to 24.0(normal range is 4.0 to 10.0) now it is too high and my NE#  went way up to 21.4 that is what they use to determine what level your immune system is at. Before the Neulasta my NE# was 0.32 which is very low which puts me at a very high risk of infection. Normal range is 1.4 to 6.5 , so the Neulasta is working very well some might say too well :-). Side Effects were really bad on last Friday and Saturday after that I was okay.""",9.0,26
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""Puts the kabosh on anxiety pretty well indeed.  Nice because you can dissolve this medicine under your tongue (even with the &quot;normal&quot; type pill) if you get into a situation where you need it&#039;s effect quickly.  Very potent anti-anxiety medicine.""",9.0,21
Lidocaine,Anesthesia,"""Used LMX4 to numb skin prior to blood draw.  Did not work at all.""",1.0,0
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I took reclipsen for around 10 years with no issues. My doctor said I could ride this out until age 50 as I didn&#039;t have any risk factors (except age as I was over 40).  Out of the blue, I got a groin to knee DVT and the cause was this stupid pill!!!! I am so very lucky it didn&#039;t become a PE and I could have suffered a horrible disability or worse.  7 months later and I still have long term effects from the DVT and the damage to my leg caused by it.  When I asked by doctor if they would be reporting as an adverse reaction to the FDA, she said &quot;oh, they already know.&quot; which tells me, the side effects (especially the serious ones) are under-reported!!!!!

Find another method of BC!!!! This isn&#039;t worth it!""",1.0,0
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""After two months of being on this medication, I had to wean off. I just couldn&#039;t take it anymore. You feel absolutely horrible on this stuff. Severe brain fog, unease, restless, extremely affected my cognitive abilities, etc. This was the worst SSRI I have ever taken. It did not work for me, however, it might work for you. After two months of being off the medication, the brain fog and cognitive abilities are still present, this did not happen on other SSRIs.""",1.0,8
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""My girlfriend took this about an hour after sex (Condom Broke), but it was during her time of ovulation (the 14th day of the cycle). So as I&#039;m sure a bunch of you are freaking out about what others say about it on the internet, but it does work. She was very moody and experienced some cramps the day before she got it. She got her period about 3 days early (yesterday) and we couldn&#039;t have been more relieved. I asked a lot of people about the pill and they told me that I shouldn&#039;t worry, but I did. And in the end I shouldn&#039;t have stressed out about it. So I&#039;m so happy about the effectiveness of this pill and the fact that she is not pregnant.""",10.0,89
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""im 21 and this is my very first time being on any kind of BC, so I was extremly nervous. I did tons of research on many different brands of pills and finally came across ortho cyclen; which had wonderful reviews. I asked my doctor specifically for the ortho cyclen brand pill. I went to the pharmacy to pick up my rx and ended up getting sprintec, the generic brand. I was told it was the same ingredients as ortho. whatever. :/  This week marks my first month on sprintec and the first week was ROUGH. Nausea and vomiting every morning, disorientation, fatigue.  HUGE loss of apetite. Which is not good in my case, being that I was 105lbs when I started.  I have to force myself to eat now. Loss of apetite is the only side effect I cant deal with.""",4.0,3
Amiloride,High Blood Pressure,"""I developed a low electrolyte problem, sodium went down to 119 and I spent 2 days in hospital, chloride was 89, even potassium was low at one time.""",1.0,9
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""Everybody is different... I&rsquo;ve had mine over a week now. I was previously on depo for four years. I was given a cervix softner for night before and morning of and ibuprofen an hour before. Insertion was super quick and not awful but the second she was done I was in intense pain( and I have a high pain tolerance). Rolled around thinking I would die for 45 minutes until a friend could pick me up. After the first hour pain lessened but still horrible cramps, couldn&rsquo;t leave the heating pad for even a second. This pain had continued on and off. No bleeding at all yet. I developed aseptic meningitis and was hospitalized 4 days after insertion (don&rsquo;t know if it&rsquo;s related but seems suspicious). Still cramping so bad can&rsquo;t see straight.""",2.0,0
OxyContin,Chronic Pain,"""Minimal relief with itching""",3.0,24
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""My son who is nine was just started on Vyvanse for ADD. He was not hyperactive just couldn&#039;t focus.  We struggled with from preschool to third grade. Held him back in first that helped a little. Then third grade about killed him. Medications were my last resort. Scared me to death to put him on medicines, 100% difference. Teacher said it was like a fog lifted. I&#039;m like wow. Decreased appetite only side affect. But not bad.""",10.0,184
Nasonex,Sinus Symptoms,"""I&#039;ve been using nasonex for a good 3 weeks. Now and it really doesn&#039;t seem to work at all. If anything it seems to make my nose even more runny and now I can even taste it... use with caution, it could make your problem worst.""",2.0,1
Cymbalta,Depression,"""It worked for me at first day of treatment because I have lethargic depression it helped almost and made me feel energetic at first dose""",10.0,33
Acetaminophen / codeine,Pain,"""It is not strong but took away most of the pain but kept me awake. Percocet is better.""",5.0,12
Symbicort,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Symbicort helped breath easier in the beginning. After a few weeks it actually made it worse and on top of it gave me terrible dibilitating back pain and hoarse throat. Side effects are not worth it! I would not recommend.""",3.0,32
Previfem,Ovarian Cysts,"""I had my left ovary removed in September of 2015 because of a 10cm cyst that was twisting my ovary, cutting off blood supply. After my surgery they put me on birth control immediately to prevent another cyst from growing on my other ovary. Previfem has been working well for me, the only symptoms I have had have been fatigue, a little bit of weight gain (about 5 pounds) and some mood swings. Other than that I have not had any problems. My period is shorter, lighter and I no longer get cramps like I used to. Overall my experience with this birth control has been great.""",8.0,0
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Before I took the medication, my vagina wasn&#039;t burning. Within 20 minutes, I could feel my vagina burning then it stopped. Then the burning would start up again. It happened like maybe 3 times. A few hours after taking this drug, my body felt like it was on fire. Suddenly I felt nauseated and wanted to throw up but I didn&#039;t.  The next morning I felt so relieved and itch-free. No burning either. I am currently on Day 5 and I took 150 mg with one pill. It seems to be working but will confirm after seeing OB/GYN.""",9.0,14
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Been on Tri-Previfem for more than 4 years. I have zero complaints other than it has completed depleted my sex drive to literally nothing, which is why I will be switching to another birth control""",8.0,1
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I give this a 10 because it has been very effective in preventing pregnancy. I got mine in June 2017 so I&#039;ve had this for 1 year. During insertion I felt a pinch that lasted a few seconds. I did not bleed at all. I was told it was common to bleed 3 to 6 weeks after. I did not bleed until my next scheduled period. It was a day or so off. It was a light flow so it lasted a few days longer. Spotting for a few day then a light flow in the middle and finished spotting. I never needed a tampon or a regular pad. I only wore thick liners. I did however experience side effects. For the first few months I had headaches every other day. Then right before my period I would get sharp cramps that lasted a day then normal cramps and pain. So far I love it.""",10.0,3
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Just started my 3rd month on Implanon for first time. First period started 1 week after inserted lasted two and half weeks, and since then I have spotted / light bleeding everyday. No real sign of another actual period yet. No sex drive. I&#039;m willing to keep it in for a few more months as I feel ok and have not had any mental distubances on it yet. Hopefully spotting dies down and I can be more intimate with my husband again.""",5.0,2
Reglan,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I had my first injection of this on March 31 2016,  I&#039;m 50yrs old and have had Migraine, Hypertension attacks 45 yrs and suffered severe Gangrene when I was young. LETTING THEM GIVE ME THIS WAS A  BIG MISTAKE FOR ME AND SEEMS OTHER COMMENTERS TOO. I now don&#039;t feel so bad at my Uncontrollable action after reading the same results to others.  
PLEASE READ OTHER COMMENTS IT SAVES ME THE TIME OF TELLING YOU THE SAME THING. That I lost all control UN-COGNITIVELY after the drug was injected, I ripped out IV left still sick.  3 days later I haven&#039;t eaten &quot;lost appetite&quot; NO urine strength and left with confused depression.""",1.0,13
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""2nd time detoxing. After using heroin roughly 3 months I was approaching a .5 - .7 a day habit.   I started on subs again.  This time total sub time 8 months.  Started at 8 dropped to 6 within a month.  Stayed at 6 for a 3-4 months while working. dropped to 4mg for about 30-45 days.  From here I did a rapid taper. Once at 2mg I stayed at 2 for about 3 weeks dropped to 1mg for about 1 week (started feeling sluggish and major lack of energy but no sickness.)  From there 1 week at .5 mg no energy no sickness still.  Finally 1 week at .25 of a film basically a speck still no energy but still no sickness.  From the jump off: days 1and 2 absolutely no energy but NO sickness and ate food. Day 3 75% normal. Take motion sickness pills &amp;valarin root""",10.0,56
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I had Durolax Overnight. The first couple times I I took a Durolax Overnight laxative it worked just fine.  But this time was very scary. I took the normal amount that I usually do 3 at the same time (which is recommended). I got woken out of my sleep at 430am and I felt really odd. I ran to the restroom, and I realized my vision was blurred, I was sweating, my heart was beating fast, scariest part was my hands were locked in a certain position! I couldn&#039;t move them,  and my stomach was turning. I sat on the toilet to go and it wouldn&#039;t come out. Finally after a few minutes it did, and as this was happening I was throwing cold water on my face, I felt I was going to black out. After I finished I threw myself in the shower. Never again.""",1.0,6
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""My son was prescribed this at the age of five. It work well on his ADHD, the bad thing about it was that it made his see things that weren&#039;t there. He would hallucinate very badly. So we had him taken off and was put on a new medicine.""",5.0,17
Cefdinir,Otitis Media,"""ALLERGIC REACTION!  My 11-year-old son started taking Cefdinir because he had an ear infection.  After the 7th dose, he started complaining of a &quot;burning&quot; pain in his feet and hands. I suspected it was a reaction to the Cefdinir, STOPPED giving him the medication, and contacted his doctor&#039;s office to notify them.  He is NOT taking a new antibiotic.  However, three days AFTER the last dose of Cefdinir, he has developed a new symptom:  an allergic rash. He has a red rash on his arms and legs.  Allergy to Cefdinir confirmed!   Please follow your gut instinct if you have any reason to suspect an allergy to medication!  I&#039;m so glad I followed mine!""",3.0,24
Imiquimod,Human Papilloma Virus,"""I have genital wart on my skin of penis. The doctor recommend me to use Aldara cream to wipe it out. I have been applied for a week which already applied for 3 times. I don&#039;t FEEL any pain or itching!!. I really hope this cream work for me. As I&#039;m scare to go through the freezing or burning treatment. And some more is quite pricey.""",1.0,2
Trandolapril / verapamil,High Blood Pressure,"""I have used this medication for over 5 years. I have taken the 4/240 dosage and seen my blood pressure remain in the 114-120 over 74-84 range with no side effects.""",10.0,14
Levalbuterol,"COPD, Acute","""I have found this to work better for me than other medications I&#039;ve used in a nebulizer. I use it four times a day and it helps me breath better. However, I still have to use Proventil HFA between my treatments. That could be because of the severity of my COPD.""",9.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I just finished my three packs. HORRIBLE to say the least, but does its job of avoiding pregnancy. If I don&#039;t eat before taking the pill I&#039;m nauseous and vomiting for the next three days. The first month my period was on time and regular. The second month I had two periods and would bleed after sex. And this third month has been pretty much continuous bleeding to the point I don&#039;t have sex with my boy friend at all. My periods used to be pretty light and last 4-5 days. Now they&#039;re extremely light to the point I hardly have to use a panty liner and I mostly bleed when I use the bathroom but it&#039;s all day every day.I&#039;m also moody and cranky and tired all the time. I&#039;m so done with this birth control and am changing. DO NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.""",1.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I started taking Sprintec about 3 weeks ago and my appetite has also gone down - which is a good thing. But the biggest side effect I&#039;ve noticed for myself is that my breasts are very sore.  I was starting to trip out because that was one of my signs of pregnancy with my two children - but after reading the reviews I see that this is happening to other women as well.  I guess I&#039;ll know for sure next week whether I get my period or not. I haven&#039;t had any breakthrough bleeding or anything like that or cramping. I am prone to yeast infections but haven&#039;t gotten one so far.  I hope this doesn&#039;t make it worse for me on that issue, like I&#039;ve read it&#039;s done for a lot of other women.""",8.0,5
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I haven&#039;t taken birth control for about 10 yrs. I decided to start because my PMS is severe at times. I started Sprintec and about a day later I began to feel nauseous. I was sick for 3 solid weeks. I expected some changes considering I was disrupting my body system. After the nausea ended I felt amazing for a whole week, then it got really bad. I started getting irritable, I didn&#039;t want to be around my son or husband. I didn&#039;t want to work or do anything really. Everything made me angry, then I started having feelings of hopelessness. That&#039;s when I stopped taking it. I have read that it works for some people, but it did not work for me. """,1.0,4
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""I started taking qsymia on 11/14/15 so for i am experiencing 2 of the known side effects  problem sleeping i am a sleeper so i know this could very well be the meds ,and also constipation. I haven&#039;t gotten on the scale yet i just hope its working...""",5.0,16
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had this for a full year now. Up until November my face was clear. Now I get crazy breakouts no matter what I do.I have not gained any weight but I never experience weight gain with any BC. I have however noticed about a month ago now a huge decrease in my sex drive. I never mentioned it to my husband but he said something to me. I literally have to make myself have sex and that has never been an issue before.""",8.0,1
Mometasone,Eczema,"""I have tried many treatments for my eczema and this, and its generic form, have been the best. I get dry skin, redness, and cracking between my fingers, at the wrist and sometimes on the lower arm. One treatment at night and by morning the redness is gone, irritation gone, and after the 2nd day of treatment, no signs or symptoms of the eczema.""",10.0,33
Guanfacine,ADHD,"""I have to say, I am ALL FOR INTUNIV. My husband and I tried EVERYTHING for my step-son&#039;s ADHD. He had a history of seizures, but we still tried the medicines that cause them. This is how desperate we were. My step-son is 7 years old, and was suspended from school. He hit, kicked, screamed, cried, etc. My husband was called to get him from school countless times. It was exhausting. His school finally told us, in no uncertain terms, he was not welcome at the school unless we got his behavior under control. We switched his schools, and his new school rated a child&#039;s behavior with colors every day. Green, purple, yellow, and red. Obviously, my step-son brought home yellow and red every day. One day my husband got a call to come get him from school. He had thrown a fit and run in front of a car trying o escape his teacher. My husband finally said enough was enough and brought him back to the doctor. He was put on Intuniv. Here comes the miracle! Within two weeks he was like a different child! Green card EVERY day! Helpful, polite, CONTENT! I can%u2019t believe it. He is, granted, still a 7 year old boy. But his ADHD is FINALLY under control!""",10.0,143
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This birth control gave me the worst anxiety and turned me into a crazy person. Do not take it. Every time it was my off week, I became less anxious and felt so much better. I&#039;ve been off it for a month now and I&#039;m back to normal and no longer have terrible anxiety.""",2.0,16
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve just given a presentation to about 30 people and I ACED IT! Absolutely cool as a cucumber, thanks to Propanolol. I&#039;ve tried everything in the past, hypnosis, meditation - all of which makes you feel like more of a failure when it doesn&#039;t work. I found out about this because my boss takes them, so I did a bit of research, read these reviews, then ordered some immediately from an online pharmacy. Best decision I&#039;ve ever made, I&#039;m never doing a presentation without these bad boys ever again. I get all the classic symptoms - weeks of torment in the build up, throat tightening, feeling like I&#039;m going to faint, wobbly voice and shaky hands - knowing people are looking at you in pity. NOT ANY MORE!!! :D""",10.0,8
Metaxalone,Muscle Spasm,"""Was prescribed this medicine after weeks of crippling muscle spasms due to CRPS in lower left leg, ankle, and foot.  Very effective at 800 mg 3x daily.  My neighbors are relieved I no longer awaken screaming in pain from the spasms, as am I.  Very expensive, but worth it.""",10.0,27
Hydromet,Cough,"""I had this medicine from last year for my asthma attack and continuous cough from the allergy season. I took the medice yesterday night about 9:00 p.m. Then I tried to drink a soup but I couldn&#039;t because I was so dizzy and with nausea. I went to sleep but I couldn&#039;t. I got off this morning feeling in the same way, but anyway I went to work, one hour later I came back home after threw up 3 times and I am still on bed.""",2.0,5
Emend,"Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced","""Hello  My husband was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, which quickly metastasized to the brain and liver.  He started his first chemotherapy session yesterday.  I was very happy that the hospital included EMEND in his regimen.  I had taken an EMEND pill for a surgery because I always get nauseated after sedation.  This drug is amazing!  Thank you for all the good work you do.  Cancer is such a heartbreaking disease and to eliminate nausea and vomiting from the side effects is truly such a blessing.  Thank you to all the scientists and researchers trying to make a better life for those battling cancer.""",10.0,0
Flomax,Urinary Tract Stones,"""I passed a 4mm stone about an hour after the first pill. So, yeah, I guess it worked OK for me.""",10.0,50
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I take .5 klonopin and i still get really bad anxiety on it. I tried telling my psych about it but she said it was okay. Personally, I dont think it works and im 122lb.""",3.0,9
Alprazolam Intensol,Panic Disorde,"""Just started taking this medication. It made me feel better right away just still have to continue taking it or I will catch another panic attack anxiety attack and depression. I don&#039;t need that to happen in my life. I&#039;m going to just continue taking this new medication.""",10.0,37
Cymbalta,ibromyalgia,"""I really wish I could have tolerated this medication.  Especially, from some of the comments on this site.  However, I also suffered from heart palpitations, fast heart beat, anxiety, and an overall yucky feeling.  After a couple of days of taking the medication - I knew it wasn&#039;t for me.  I have never been able to tolerate a norepinephrine and serotonin combination (SNRI&#039;s).  I am researching to see if there is a SSRI that works well for Fibromyalgia. I am very happy for the people it has helped.  This was just my experience.""",1.0,16
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""I took it for 6 months, it didn&#039;t help me with my depression at all and gave me even sadder thoughts""",1.0,11
Promethazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""My doctor prescribed it when i had my wisdom teeth removed. But even after that i was nauseated every time i ate so depending how bad it was i would take the phenergan. It would help alot and put me to sleep. Only one time it took longer then expected. But overall its very good.""",7.0,10
Benadryl,Allergic Rhinitis,"""experienced very low heart rate, palpatations, very disoriented, drowsy after taking only one 25 mg pill""",1.0,3
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 22 years old and although I use condoms, I&#039;ve decided to stop using them and I wanted to be extra careful not to get pregnant. Before getting the Implanon I was on Depo-Provera the 3 month shots. The shots worked better for me. Since getting the Implanon I have gained at least 7 pounds. I have decided to keep the Implanon. I am also nauseous, kind of often, but other than that I am okay. And it gives me a chance to focus on my future and one less thing to worry about in my relationship. Word of advice: Be prepared to workout to keep your shape.""",7.0,7
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had 3 implants in total now and just had my last one removed after having it for a year. I had two with no problems apart from acne. The last I had after I had my first child and it was the worst thing ever. I&#039;d lost all the baby weight then had the implant inserted and gained 3 stone back in about 4 months. Nothing would shift it. It completely changed my appetite, gave me horrible acne and dandruff and reduced my sex drive to nothing.
I had it removed 7 days ago and it was the best decision ever. In just 7 days I&#039;ve lost 7lbs by doing nothing, dandruff has nearly gone and my skin has nearly all cleared up.
I loved the implanon implant before having my baby but after it just seemed to cause so many side effects it wasn&#039;t worth it.""",3.0,9
Lamictal,Seizure Prevention,"""I&#039;ve been on Lamictal for a few years and while it eliminated all my daytime seizures my night time sleep seizures continue. I spoke to my neuro and he raised the dosage to 400mg..But I was a zombie with no memory, aphasia, and confusion. Finally I went back to 200mgs and decided to just live with the nighttime seizures. my dr suggested using Xanax to control them. It worked. The odd part that they occur every six weeks like and last for about a week... Anybody else has such regular onset?""",8.0,25
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I started the shot in 8th grade, before high school. I&#039;m now 17, a junior and considering a different method. I was 121 pounds for a few years before I started. Now I&#039;m 180 and still climbing. The hormones make me feel hungry all the time. Joining a fitness club for a year did not help either. I feel moody often and sad. It did a great job of protecting me and preventing pregnancy. I barely have a period and when it does come, it seems to be off and on for about 2 weeks. For anyone considering this, just be careful of what you eat and make sure your already exercising. Don&#039;t listen to your brain telling you that your hungry, listen to your stomach.""",7.0,4
Flomax,Overactive Bladde,"""Didn&#039;t work very well and made my throat very dry.""",1.0,64
Magnesium hydroxide,Constipation,"""After surgery 2 weeks ago and consuming nothing but water and fiber type foods. I for some reason got constipated, I took MoM at 8pm. And at 2 am like clock work I was gettting crazy an cramps and could hear the bowel in motion. And bam had to go.  But then at 3 am and 4 am again.  Then at 7 am.  Either I&#039;m that backed up or it&#039;s working too good""",10.0,5
Dilaudid,Pain,"""My father-in-law was given this medicine after surgery. He began hallucinating and was suspicious of everyone in the hospital room. It took three days for this to be completely out of his system.""",1.0,17
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""THIS MEDICATION WORKS.  I was first prescribed Butrans patches 20mcg and they worked great, but they can sweat off in the  Texas summer heat, so I was given Belbuca 450mcg. They work just as wonderfully as the patches did.  I have never had a problem opening them.  I also have found that if I don&#039;t talk while the film dissolves it doesn&#039;t curl up or mess up in any way.  There is a video on the belbuca website showing exactly how to place them.  This medicine changed my life.  I have arthritis and DDD in my back and neck, disk herniations, nerve pain in my arms because my neck needs surgery, and I still live normally due to this medicine. I recommend!""",10.0,49
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""After reading some other misleading reviews, I wanted to write my own. I have dealt with hyperhydrosis my entire life, and it&#039;s such a confidence killer. I could never dress nicely in high school because I&#039;d always hear whispers about my underarm sweat stains. I tried certaindry and it worked for about 2 months then stopped. I was crushed. I finally was prescribed drysol, but I wasn&#039;t convinced that it would work. I&#039;ve been using it for about a year now and I&#039;m so shocked that it still works! I noticed that if you wash your underarms thouroughly, and dry them thouroughly the itch isn&#039;t as bad as if you were to just apply at the end of the day. The only time it&#039;s ever burned is if I over use it, or use it the same day as shaving. Worth a try""",10.0,13
Chloral hydrate,Sedation,"""At a dose of 1500mg, I got very little results from this medicine.""",2.0,1
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""Savella is awesome. After 2 weeks, I am feeling better than I&#039;ve felt in ages.  I pray that it continues to help me. I have taken no pain medicines for over a week and that is amazing.  I have been able to work in my flower beds everyday for a week and am going nonstop everyday....I am so thankful my doctor gave me this medicine.""",10.0,43
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""Started taking 20 mg.  Makes me sleepy (like almost knocks me out) and had a headache for a few days. Week 2 Day 2 of upping  dose to 40 mg now sleepy &amp; nauseous.""",7.0,17
Lyrica,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""Day 1, Neuropathy specialist at Cornell hospital NY , came home with Lyrica.  by end  of the day I could see some changes on my pain. Day 2, Pain was gone but I was very sleepy not able to concentrate. Day 3, slept all day could not keep my balance and my dreams was almost real. Day 4, very sleepy and unresponsive, it was so bad that I could not feel my low blood sugar until all my body was shaking and I needed help to take sugar. Day 5, STOP taking the dame thing. Day 6, Pick up the phone, called my doctor and used every word I have learned in English on him and those scientist, who came up with this IDEA. Instead of spending their time and knowledge to fin cure for diabetes, they just look for accommodating, Just to make MONEY.""",1.0,22
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""Have been on Topamax 100mg twice a day since July of this year. Once in the morning, once in the evening. Have been a chronic migraine sufferer for at least ten years. Having at least 8-10 migraines per month, lasting at least 24 hours at a time. Unable to leave dark room and often ending up in hospital. Dr started me off on 25 mg twice a day, gradually working me up to 100 mg twice a day. This is the best thing that has ever happened to me!! migraines are down to about 1 to two a month. I can actually live my life!!! Yes, I have lost about 30 pounds since July (almost 5 months) luckily, I had it to lose. But I feel like a new person! Memory was slightly foggy at first but body adjusted and I feel great!!""",9.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,None,"""I was very worried to start birth control for the first time, I&#039;ve heard so many bad symptoms about it. Especially about this birth control pill. However, to my surprise, I never had any symptoms whatsoever. I have been on the pill for about six months, and I don&#039;t feel a thing. My face cleared up, (I have moderate acne) and my breasts grew. (GOOD thing) no vaginal dryness, no mood swings, my sex drive is the same. I get cramps but nothing Advil can&#039;t fix.""",9.0,17
Niaspan,High Cholesterol,"""Problems with flushing until doctor told me not to eat strawberries or chocolate in the evening.  I can eat them before lunch.  I take Niaspan on going to bed.  I eat 2 Graham crackers and 8 oz of milk when I take it.  This has resolved all my problems with the medicine.""",6.0,29
Apremilast,Plaque Psoriasis,"""This medication is like a miracle. I have gone from no fingernails no toenails no skin on my feet to almost completely healed.

It takes some time for the medicine to kick in but this has been a life changer.

My fingernails are coming back my psoriasis is much more manageable all because of a Otezela.  The medicine I took before was a biologic and it made me so sick and tired and fatigued and depressed. So thank you to those that make this product this is a great thing for people with horrible psoriasis it is such an Insidious disease.""",10.0,15
Budesonide / formoterol,moterol),"""Symbicort worked for about a year. Then one day as I got to work I could not see very well from my left eye. I went to the eye doctor only to be told that my retina had fluid in it. After answering all the questions the conclusion was that the steroids in the medication was affecting my vision. Moreover, my wrist joint and back started to hurt often. My family physician recommended other drugs but I decided to stop all my medications an go on a whole food diet. I must say it has been six weeks and I don&#039;t need the inhaler, my joint pains are gone and my vision is getting back to normal. It was a blessing to have the drug but I felt that I made a pact with the devil since it almost destroy the rest of my body.""",8.0,9
Tapentadol,Pain,"""Let me just say that I had back surgery 9 years ago in addition to have 2 discs replaced and my spine fused. And 5 years ago I had a Spinal cord Stim implant. I&#039;ve taken every known Pain Med out there and the last combination of medicines I tried Nuycnta 100mg and Opana. Which these 2 combined worked to alleviate 60% of the pain. I was still working while on these meds. I stumbled on something that worked for me and I swear by it. I know people that have Lupus, Cancer, and MS that now use it instead of all the other pain meds out there. Good luck!""",8.0,77
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""A few things to know: this medication will change your life. Even taking it once will make you realize that those sad, dark, anxious thoughts in your head is ONLY anxiety. I promise you are going to be okay. There are many people on here searching for meds who suffer from this debilitating anxiety that a lot of others (without anxiety) cannot understand.  Klonopin gives you that extra push you need to come to this realization and gets you through dark moments. Another thing: it is not as addictive as Xanax, which is extremely important when deciding which benzo is best for you. Best of luck.""",10.0,35
Zovirax,Herpes Simplex,"""Been on Zovirax for 15 years.  It barely worked when I started using it for genital outbreaks, absolutely does not work now.  Three prescriptions of 800mg x 3 times per day has not slowed down or even put a dent in a 4 month long outbreak.""",1.0,22
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""I have suffered from migraine on and off since my teens always visual patterns then wham! the headache. A few years ago I just had the patterns and no pain then it changed to tension neck pain which which then turned into headache as soon as I woke up more or less daily. Imigran helped but was popping them like smarties. I tried giving up all the known triggers but nothing helped then a couple of months ago Dr prescribed Amitriptyline 25mgs every night I have had maybe 2 or 3 slight headaches since. First week I was a little woozy but that passed. Now I wake up with a dry mouth and food tastes different but no headache. It used to be unusual to wake up with no headache now its unusual to wake up with one. I recommend anyone to give it a try.""",10.0,154
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had skyla for 4 months and decided it&#039;s not for me. The insertion was the most painful experience of my life. The painful cramps I got with insertion pretty much lasted for a week. The second week of cramps weren&#039;t as bad but they were still awful, only 800mg Ibuprofen helped. It caused my periods to stop, tired all the time, some mood swings, acne and cramps. Worst part we&#039;re the cramps/the cystic acne, as time went by these worsened. Removal was quick and practically painless other than a short cramp.""",3.0,2
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I have used Lorazepam 1mg tablets 3 times daily for 35 years without any side effects. I cannot live without it nor do I want to live without its effect on my brain.  Without it I am an INTROVERT, with it I have been a successful EXTROVERT.  As a doctor once mentioned to me the release of my &quot;Secret Springs&quot; occur and I get flushed as red as a beet of thoughts that go through my mind when I am talking to people. I will not live like that ever again.  At times doctors have been reluctant to give it to me, I beg and explain my reactions without it. So far, I have always gotten a prescription.  I have NEVER abused it by taking more than the 3 mg&#039;s per day and I realize how powerful it is on the brain.""",10.0,27
Olanzapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""If I could give this a zero rating I would...I was put on this medicine at 16 and it intensified all my issues.....It made me go into constant fits of rage and I gained almost 50 pounds...By far the worst medicine I&#039;ve taken""",1.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am on my first three month pack I started taking them to have fewer periods. During week 5 I started spotting if thats what you&#039;ll call it and I am on week six and still spotting. If I had known I would be having an endless period I would have never stared taking them considering my periods were short anyway. On the plus side my skin does look a little better. If this doesnt get better by the time I am finished with this pack I dont think I&#039;m going to start another pack.""",2.0,5
Zoloft,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I began taking Zoloft in March 2015 after testing Lexapro and Prozac. My SA/MDD improved, but I still had a lot of trouble with socializing and suicidal thoughts, so I decided to quit taking it and also switched to online schooling. Around Jan. 2016, I noticed I was getting worse and finally decided to go back on the medication. I started 25mg with no change. Slowly began increasing it to my current dose of 100mg combined with 5-15mg Buspirone (previously .25mg Xanax) and this is the worst I&#039;ve ever been. I have nearly every side effect, even suicidal thoughts, and I have a panic attack just thinking of leaving my home and being around people. Definitely switching to something else soon.""",2.0,11
Duloxetine,Depression,"""When I was started on this Med I was not in a good place mentally. I did NOT get the information any health care professional should always give to patients when starting a new treatment. With that being said, the Med not only helped my depression but also my chronic pain issues.
I ran out of this Med and was going to refill the following day. I began to experience electric type shocks to my head that I can only like to a cattle prod put against your head. Never had I experienced anything like this before and as it began to become more frequent and worsen I looked up this symptom and was surprised to find that it was associated with the withdrawal of Cymbalta. I had the Med refilled immediately but I am angry I was not fully informed.""",8.0,28
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I gained 40 pounds on Depo Provera shot.""",2.0,20
Buprenorphine,Pain,"""Butrans patch took away all my pain""",10.0,27
Orlistat,Obesity,"""Started Orlistat as well as Metformin two days ago. I have no health problems, I just have struggeled with weight forever. So far I&#039;ve lost 4 lbs in the 2 days of taking both medications. Really hoping this continues. I am on a low cal/low fat diet and yes, I do have very soft stool and I do have bright orange oil when I do pass stool but no accidents so far. It&#039;s really not bad at all and for me its a sign that it&#039;s working! The pros far outweigh the cons if you have been overweight your whole life. My highest weight was 290 last year and so far I&#039;m at 257. My goal weight is 170.""",10.0,19
Microgestin 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for about 3 months and haven&#039;t had any issues.I am wondering about my sex drive though but I am not sure yet if its the pill or work stress because I have a lot of that. My periods are shorter and lighter and as long as I eat when I take it I don&#039;t experience any stomach issues. Everyone&#039;s body is different and just because someone had a bad experience doesn&#039;t mean you will. I don&#039;t have issues with anxiety or depression. Those who experience that already may have an increase of those symptoms. Pills don&#039;t make you gain weight food does. If your appetite has increased on it practice some discipline and eat less. I exercise regularly and have not gained weight.""",7.0,4
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I am a week into this.  I shower in the morning and after completely drying, squirt half of the tube on each shoulder then rub in and around until it is spread with my first two fingers so not to waste it on my hands.  I then wait as long as I can prior to putting on a shirt so it can completely dry.  Just a little odor and not noticeably sticky. 

I feel less tired but it is still very early to say.""",6.0,24
Clarithromycin,Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis,"""Have tonsillitus and mouth ulcers all over both sides inside my mouth. Previously this had turned into something worse so put straight on this antibiotic as I cant use penacillin. I&#039;m on day 3 of taking it. Hasn&#039;t helped at all so far so wouldn&#039;t say its fast acting in my case. Paracetamol works on the pain but thats the only relief I get. I have been getting night sweats but not sure if thats a side effect or just that I&#039;m fighting an infection. UK user prescribed on NHS.""",5.0,8
Diclegis,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""I lost 15 lbs due to nausea and vomiting since my 7th week of pregnancy. I was vehemently against taking any medication, but after I researched this medication I felt that it was as safe as a medication can be during pregnancy.  I was at risk of losing my baby due to the significant weight loss, so I am grateful for this safe, completely effective medication. It is working for me at the lowest dose, and I feel I should buy stock in the company selling this wonderful drug. I am able to eat, drink, and maintain a normal lifestyle after weeks of misery. I highly recommend this drug if the traditional methods of managing NVP are not effective for you. I was lucky enough to receive  samples from my OBGYN, so I cannot say anything as to cost.""",10.0,13
Zyprexa,Depression,"""Calms me down and helps me sleep that&#039;s for sure.
Weight gain needs to be controlled with exercise program I guess.""",9.0,46
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on nuvaring one month so far I love it! No weight gain yet, my skin is staying clear, increased sex drive a lot, I feel a bit sad but I&#039;ve felt like this since the birth of my son 6w ago. Overall I would recommend this to any woman looking for birth control""",10.0,5
Benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""This works!!! I had bumbs all over my cheeks and they just disappeared. But sunscreen is a must because the dark spots that you may or may not have become more prominent.""",10.0,13
Epiduo,Acne,"""I had fairly mild acne, but when I went to the doctors it had been flaring up, and looked quite bacterial. When I first started using it I was happy, as it appeared to clear up my spots in less than a week, but after maybe the third use (I was using it once per night) I noticed my skin was very dry, but was not too worried as this is a known side effect. Unfortunately, the dryness only got worse, even when I used it after moisturiser, and even stopped using it. It got to the point where my skin was so dry and irritated that it was bright red, and I could barely splash water in my face without it stinging. If I used cleanser my face would sting so badly I cried. It took 3 weeks to clear up, and I was left with chemically burnt skin.""",1.0,2
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 32 yrs old. I went on Depo-Provera for 3 months and it was horrible. I constantly felt like I was running a fever and sweating like crazy. I had horrible PMS but no period. The only good thing about it was the convenience.""",3.0,11
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""It&#039;s important to remember that individuals will have different reactions to the same drug....What causes one person to have horrible side effects, may very well be the life saving option for another. I&#039;ve used topiramate for over six years now. It helped me quit drinking, it keeps my migraines at bay and it is part of my prescription and supplement regimine for a bi-polor disorder and fibromyalgia. I did have some of the mentioned side effects at first...the first 6 months...but my body adjusted to the medicine and the side effects went away. There are also adaptogenic herbs such as holy basil that can be taken to help with mental foggiest that comes as a side affect of some rx drugs""",8.0,26
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I love Adipex! I gained a lot of weight during the winter due to depression and being incarcerated from December to February. A couple years ago I used Adipex for 3 months and lost 25 pounds. I maintained a healthy weight from there on until the beginning of this year. I started back to my local diet clinic two months ago weighing in at 213 pounds for a 5`6 1/2&quot; 28 year old. First month I lost 14 lbs. Second, 9 lbs. I go back in 5 days and can&#039;t wait to see my results for this month. I swear by the drug and owe my life to it. I&#039;m shooting for 145-150 lbs. You won&#039;t regret it.:-)""",10.0,14
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""Just finished my first week at 0.6 and was quite ill all week.  Headache and nausea being the main symptoms along with mild fever and lack of energy... But I&#039;m down 7lbs ! No wonder though, I hardly ate. I&#039;m a little nervous about upping the dose to 1.2 tomorrow as I&#039;m just starting to feel better, but I&#039;ll give it a shot. If I find it&#039;s too much too quick I will go back to 0.6 for a while longer until my body can tolerate it more. Even though I was sick, the 7lbs lost in that first week was worth it and gave me that boost I needed. I feel motivated now.""",8.0,76
Humira,Psoriasis,"""It changed my life.  I was 80% covered with psoriasis.  I used Embrel for a period and it worked well. My insurance switched me to Humira.  It is less frequent treatment.  After having psoriasis from 1977 to 2010, I am now completely clear.""",10.0,31
Remicade,Ulcerative Colitis,"""I was diagnosed 3 years ago with severe Ulcerative Colitis. Asacol and predisone worked at first, but after each outbreak the medicines seemed less effective. My last attack left me under 100lbs, severely anemic, and in enough pain that I needed to be kept in a continuous Dilaudid-induced daze. So many people have told me how terrible Remicade is and that I just need to, &quot;find the right diet&quot;. If diet works for you, great! Remicade was the only thing that worked for me. The cons: It&#039;s expensive, but luckily my insurance covers it. It&#039;s inconvenient to go to the hospital every 6 weeks. I havn&#039;t noticed any side effects except hair loss at first, but now my hair is growing back. I&#039;ve been told that the hair loss could also have been from all the weight loss.""",9.0,28
Singulair,Asthma,"""I read these reviews a year ago and was completely terrified to take this medicine. I let my asthma go so long out of fear that I was going to have a bad reaction that now I need medicine just to breathe at night. I rated it an 8 because I&#039;ve only taken 1 dose but that was the first night I fell asleep being able to breathe fully in a long time. Today is the first day I only needed my rescue inhaler one time (so far). I&#039;m hoping as I continue to take it, it&#039;ll get even better. Also, no side effects what-so-ever. Please try to take medicine for yourself and see how you feel before you put things off. I&#039;m loving Singulair and the way I can breathe!""",8.0,44
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I&#039;ve written my experience before but I can feel like I can still help. This works. And to be honest this is risky, but DO NOT stress about it. Stress can make you feel all sorts of physical symptoms, some even similar to pregnancy. That will make you feel like the pill didn&#039;t work and you&#039;ll go crazy. Don&#039;t search for things on the internet. Because you aren&#039;t the person who&#039;s experience you&#039;re reading (except this, this helps!). Don&#039;t go on healthline.com or mayo clinic or anything. I took this and my period came a week early, 2 weeks after I took the pill. That is my new start date. and I now experience ovulation symptoms and my period is a little lighter! So worth it to know this WORKS.""",10.0,22
Imitrex,Migraine,"""I have had headaches for years and I could not find any medication that would work for me. The doctor put me on Imitrex 50mg and it works great. I get headaches about 4 days a month in the winter but I have huge increase in the summer (normal for migraine suffers) about 14 days. It does have some side effects for me but the benefit is greater than the side effects. I am also on antidepressants and high blood pressure medicine to see if it will lessen my pain. This is a newer treatment and most doctors say that they see an improvement in migraine suffers headaches (less headaches/less pain).""",9.0,4
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""The worst thing that ever happened to me!! I hate this type of contraception ! I had my baby in June, so I was bleeding for about a month and a half, then I decided to get this depo injection, which was the biggest mistake ever! So after one week after injection was done I started to bleed (again), already for 2weeks. I am feeling dizzy, weak, anxious, depressed and ligh headed! Waiting for my blood test results, to see if I am not aneamic.. Because after giving birth usually women&#039;s are bleeding and already loosing some blood, and now this terrible  injection just made it worse. However my doc prescribed me some drugs to stop bleeding, it calls tranexamic acid 500mg, so I am taking these tablets, it&#039;s already third day but still the same""",1.0,7
Aviane,Birth Control,"""This is the first pill I have tried (have been on it about 9 months), I was previously on Depo. I have had positive and negative experiences. My period only lasts about 3 days, which is wonderful and moderate cramping. I do have severe mood swings quite often and my whole family tells me about it. I feel hungry all the time and have gained about 10 pounds and get very fatigued. My breasts grew a full cup size, which I am indifferent about, but a plus for others. I do like the shorter periods, but not the crazy moodiness I have.""",6.0,3
Indomethacin,"Gout, Acute","""Had recurring ankle and foot issues for about 8 months. Second toe caused me to have a hard time walking. With a family history of gout, I suspected either that or fractures. Went to podiatrist, xrays negative. Prescribed Indocin and sent for blood work. 1/50 mg 3 times, with 6 hour intervals. First pill didn&#039;t seem to change and actually seemed to get worse. Second pill taken and went to sleep. Woke up and was substantially better. Took third. Took 1 and 3 after meals and took 2 with a large glass of skim milk at 11 pm. No noticeable side effects. The stuff just works. Uric acid levels came back high, so changes to be made and a supply of this to be kept around in case of emergency""",10.0,32
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""I was recommended this product for axillary hyperhidrosis. The first night, it tingled a little but it was tolerable. Ever since then, i have been using it every few weeks because i fear of loosing sleep due to the irritation which leads up to redness and soreness. And then the irritation feels like a tingling itch which progresses to a burning sensation, enspecially when you try to scratch a little. I would still try it if i was you, its different for everyone. The things i learned is to wait maybe 30 mins after washing underarms at night to apply it and waiting 2 days after shaving prolbably isnt enough to restrict burning due to the high level of alcohol in the product. The less, the better trust me..dont keep piling it on top.""",3.0,8
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on my 3rd week on Yaz and so far I feel okay, normal, but weight at 141lbs and I can&#039;t seem to lose or gain and I have to lose 20 pounds so I don&#039;t know what to do because eating healthy and exercising hasn&#039;t done a thing for me now. """,7.0,5
Vimpat,Seizures,"""My daughter has just been diagnosed with Epilepsy.  She started with Keppra but had a seizure while on it so her doctor added Vimpat. He had given me sample packs at first to see how she did.  She has been taking it for 4 weeks and seems to be doing well.  My main problem is that for a 30 day supply it cost me (with insurance) $774!!!!!!!  I was told that there is no generic available.  It just amazes me that drug companies can do this to people.""",8.0,18
Hyaluronan,Osteoarthritis,"""I had my third and final shot of Synvis on  November 16, 2015 within seven days the pain has become much more severe sciatic pain going up my back in the back of my knee was in severe pain also I had more trouble walking and going up the stairs after the final shot then before my knee surgery .  I wake up at night with pain going up my back  thru my knees and ankles with numbness tingling and much worse walking ability then before or after my surgery which was in early Sept.  It is been two months now since I had my surgery and I have had three Synvis shots  what a mistake my biggest error was not doing my research on this drug or whatever it is they shoot into your knee  before I had the shots done .  well I can say is beware of Synvis.""",1.0,4
Effexor XR,Anxiety,"""I have taken this medication for over 4 years and my life has changed dramatically since then. I take 75mg doses 3 times a day and my days are so much better now compared to over 4 years ago when I would have panic attacks and anxiety attacks. I would recommend this to anyone who has depression or anxiety/social anxiety disorders. The only downfall is if you run out of your prescription the withdrawal symptoms can be intense after about 2 days. Make sure your refills are ready and not about to expire because it can cause you a lot of problems such as it has been in my case. Other than that it is a great medication to help you get back to your normal self again.""",9.0,77
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""So far I havent experienced anything major. For the first 2 weeks the nausea was annoying and the tenderness of the breast, nothing unbearable though. Didn&#039;t experience any acne other than 1 or 2. I have gained a few pounds so far Taytulla is great!""",8.0,0
Beyaz,Birth Control,"""I was taking Yaz and it worked amazing for me but about 2 months ago I was put on Beyaz and have had a yeast infection both months. I have not had sex in over 6 months, this is the only possible explanation for my yeast infections.""",2.0,9
Celexa,Depression,"""I had the same experience as the last post, had been in a state of worsening depression for months, about 2 days after starting Celexa it was like I snapped out of it, and the last four months has been a bad dream. I too worry that its to much to fast, its supposed to take weeks at least, however apparently for some patients and there&#039;s no real reason for it, do experience notable improvements within days, the working theory are those with more manic like depression are more apt to it working in shorter terms but its not really known why.""",8.0,72
Victoza,Weight Loss,"""Dr.prescribed Victoza 3 mo.  ago for weight loss, which was affecting my health.  High BP, arthritis in knee, low thyroid,  weight was 183 lbs. Loved it, no side effects, loss 40 lbs. But , just recently all at once, got headaches,  lightheaded,  unbearable pains in stomach,  anxiety,  fast heart beating,  I thought I was going to die. I stayed up until 4:00 am, I felt out of control from all the anxiety.  Thank God I had some Xanax! I love the weght loss results, however  I don&#039;t ever want to experience  that terrifying experience of feeling like I was going to die. Ithe was that frightening,  I stopped the next day!""",4.0,60
Hydromorphone,Chronic Pain,"""Good pain relief but not long lasting. Doc switched me to a new one Exalgo not bad but not as good so far in long lasting 24hr dose.""",8.0,28
Duloxetine,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""At the age of 70, I can go back to interval training and my stomach has got flatter and my energy increased by 60% since taking Cymbalta. A true miracle. No pain at all whereas, I could barely walk six weeks ago.""",10.0,51
Cymbalta,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve tried prozac, effexor, welbutrin and buspar. Cymbalta is the only med that makes me feel normal and cures my anxiety with no noticeable side effects. There is a withdrawal if I miss a dose and it involves being very sleepy,  vivid dreams and night sweats. It&#039;s not fun, but it&#039;s worth feeling normal again.""",9.0,21
Morphine,Pain,"""I have advanced osteoarthritis, disc degenerative disease, foraminal stenosis and central stenosis. In additon, I have had two back surgeries in the last year. I have to take a higher dosage (60mg twice a day) but it allows me to function in a reasonable manner. Without it the pain is excrutiating. Now I can exercise and move.""",8.0,162
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""27 year old, male. Been taking 5mg for just over a week now my blood pressure has gone from 180/110 to 125/85 and I&#039;m feeling so much better.  Very happy with this, so far no side effects I&#039;m aware of.""",10.0,68
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""I&#039;m Classic IBS - C. Haven&#039;t had a normal bowel movement in years. I have tried everything and have seen leading specialists in Los Angeles. I&#039;ve tried soluble fiber, gluten free, FODMAPS, stool softeners, drugs such as bentyl, desipramine...nothing works. A leading specialist at UCLA prescribed Linzess. I started with the 145mg dose - nada - then went to 290 and it was a storm!!! The first time I took it I thought I would have to go to the ER I was so sick. After a taking it for a few months the pain got less, but it still gives me explosive, violent diarrhea that can last up to 3 to 4 hours. I take it about twice a week, it&#039;s the lesser of two evils theory. I take it at bed time and if I&#039;m lucky I wake around 4 am and go until about 7.""",5.0,31
Dilaudid,Pain,"""I just had emergency gallbladder removal surgery. When I woke up from general anesthesia I was given a Dilaudid i.v. The pain was still there. I begged and begged for a higher dose but was not given one. Throughout the night and next day the moment the Dilaudid was injected in the i.v I would vomit. I had to keep my eyes closed for most of the morning. Even with anti-nausea injections the Dilaudid had me vomiting. In regards to the pain it lasted only about 2 hours and then the pain was back. I had them stop administering it to me.""",2.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on the NuvaRing for 4 months and I love it! I haven&#039;t had a single problem with it. It never comes out or moves at all during sex or anytime. I had a lot of problems with the mirena before so I switched to the Nuvaring and I&#039;m so glad that I did. It also increased my breast size and I won&#039;t complain about that!""",10.0,5
Treximet,Migraine,"""With Treximet I found relief was within an hour and if I had a bad migraine and took a second one after one hour it was gone.  In the past, my severe Migraines could last on and off for 3-5 days at its worst.  Side effect is heartburn.  I want to thank my Pharmacist for telling me about the drug. I had to ask my doctor about it and then she gave me a sample.  I only wish the pill wasn&#039;t so big.""",10.0,11
Eflornithine,None,"""Only started using a couple of days ago and I can already notice a difference. Luckily its covered on our NHS. """,10.0,17
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I took Chantix for the prescribed 12 weeks and have not smoked one cigarette since I quit. I won&#039;t lie and say it has not been hard and I still think about cigarettes occasionally, however, this is the sixth time I have quit smoking and this it the only time it has worked for longer than a couple of days. The worst side effects I experienced was nausea, especially if you don&#039;t eat with it and strange dreams. I was smoking in every dream too, weird.""",8.0,7
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I recently had to change brands since I can no longer purchase medicines from my pain management doctor.  I ended up with Carico brand 10/325 and don&#039;t know why I feel such a bad bellyache from them. Overall, they do help with pain but this particular brand makes me very nauseated.""",9.0,2
Sertraline,Vulvodynia,"""It made me 95% pain free for 15 years. Unfortunately it&#039;s effectiveness diminished over the years and I had to switch to another drug.""",10.0,23
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had it for 6 days. I don&#039;t have kids, am young compared to most users, and have a tilted uterus. I chose not to use the numbing shot, because my doctor said the needle would hurt just as bad as the insertion. I took 400mg of ibuprofen, 1 hour before the insertion. It hurt but only for about 20 seconds. I had a kind of reverse contractions for 2 hours. I was directed to take 800mg of ibuprofen. I suggest going #2 before the insertion, since it&#039;s very painful to do so after. Since insertion I&#039;ve had minor spotting, and very little pain. Do not use a tampon, it&#039;s so painful to remove. (I use a diva cup when I go out) Don&#039;t be scared off by all of the horrible reviews, most people only write a review when something goes wrong.""",9.0,131
Propranolol,High Blood Pressure,"""I would like to first and foremost state that I have never had performance anxiety, I was prescribed this for high blood pressure and heart palpitations. Every time I took one 10mg I lost an entire day, mild hallucinations, irritability, short term memory loss, and extreme mental and physical fatigue set in. I really can&#039;t stand this stuff, although I still take it from time to time to help my heart, I truly feel that it has had more negative repercussions than positive effects. I&#039;ve found that increasing my exercise regime, low dosage marijuana edibles, meditation, healthy diet, and a quarterly psilocybin dosage has done leaps and bounds more for my overall health than this drug ever could. I truly believe that I was misdiagnosed.""",1.0,18
Mefenamic acid,Period Pain,"""I have had severe menstrual pain since I was 13 yrs old.  Nothing has ever worked except when I was on the birth control pill.  Doctor put me on Ponstel and it only worked for the first day.  On day 2, 3 and 4 of my period it didn&#039;t work at all.  Doctor is going to keep me on Ponstel and also added Vicodin for the couple of &quot;bad days&quot;.  We will see if it works.  It did work better then Celebrex (faster) that is.""",5.0,5
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This is my first YI in about 5 years - OMG!!!  I didn&#039;t want to get the 3 - 5 day!!  I wanted relief NOW so I&#039;m using the Monistat 1 Day Ovule combined pack!!!!!  I am in a lot of discomfort!!!  The cream seems to help, key is to keep calm and this to shall pass!!!!  BUT OMG!!!!""",8.0,1
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on viorele for the past year and a half. At first, it was great! It got rid of my cramps, it regulated my period, and it worked in respects to preventing pregnancy, but for the past 6 months, I experienced a severe decrease in my libido, almost it was nonexistent. When I did want to have sex, I experienced severe pain, which I didn&#039;t experience prior. I was agitated and my anxiety and depression were worse. I&#039;m now looking for a different birth control.""",3.0,1
NP Thyroid,Hashimoto's disease,"""I might have taken to much but  it gave me symptoms of a stroke after 7 hours  in the ER they said my levels of T4 were really high I think it was 7  as  I had been on the 90 mg day from 30mg so maybe I went up too fast""",5.0,8
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I started on Lamictal after having manic episodes on Zoloft as well as Wellbutrin. I was a heavy cigarette and marijuana smoker. In the first couple weeks of starting Lamictal, I was able to quit smoking weed and cigarettes!! I didn&#039;t have insomnia as I previously did when trying to quit marijuana. My mood was much improve. I had been suicidal before and I started exercising again on Lamictal. I developed an unknown rash about 2 years into Lamictal and stopped immediately. The rash disappeared. It looked like 8 mosquito bites all over my legs. I was forced to try Abilify which made me gain over 40 pounds and take naps during the day. Today, I have started back on Lamictal and am back on track with exercising and enjoying life.""",10.0,39
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for 4 months. Since I&#039;ve been on this pill I had got my period for a whole month. I couldn&#039;t look at food nothing or eat it this happened for a couple weeks but I made myself start eating. Since then I&#039;ve been on my period for two weeks. I was put on this pill to help my break outs since I was put on this pill my acne has got worse. Every body is different I&#039;m just sharing my experience so maybe some people can relate.""",2.0,0
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""This pill is very effective and has its ups and downs. I took this med in back in 2014 for my ADHD and stopped completely in 2015 due to the side affects. I am currently taking it again and it has changed me completely. 
PROS: 
*You can concentrate incredibly
 *You get work done fast
 * It makes you think twice
* loose weight (if your interested in that)
Cons:
*You get paranoid
*You feel nauseated the whole time
*You become very antisocial
*You get aggravated very quickly 
*People always think your sad or something&#039;s wrong
*APPETITE IS GONE 
*You get sad fairly quick
*Everything bothers you
*Its very hard to get or stay happy
*It gets hard to fall asleep 

This is my 2nd month back on it and there has been a substantial change in me already""",3.0,25
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I just started this 3 days ago, but for the first time in 9 months, I actually WANTED to have sex. I am ecstatic, so is the husband!""",9.0,0
Voltaren,Osteoarthritis,"""I have been on all kinds of pain medicines and have had injections in my spine and hip to help relieve the pain from my arthritis, but nothing has worked as good as this. I know there are risks with this medicine, but for the relief I got, the benefits more than outway the risk. This stuff works.""",10.0,79
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Started Lexapro 2006 for acute anxiety &amp; depression. Within days I felt a shroud of darkness lift. After 12 months I felt it was changing me into a person with less emotions, so I went off it. Within a few weeks I felt a sharpness and sensitivity that had been missing but, any negative occurrences gave me intense anxiety.
In late 2008 the GFC hit me hard. I was paralyzed with fear and had thoughts of suicide. In desperation I went back on lexapro and again, all the anxiety and fear went away. After a couple of years I went off it again and felt reasonably OK.
Issues in 2013 caused me to attempt suicide. I survived and went back on Lexapro. I may have less emotions, but I can now deal with life. Strangely, It also fixed my AF heart condition""",8.0,33
Citalopram,Panic Disorde,"""I was on Lexapro for 6 years before it started to poop out. Besides panic disorder, I have some OCD and I am scared of taken medicine. So, when the doctor wanted me to try Celexa it took three months of therapy and hitting rock bottom before I took it. Well, 5 weeks later things are great. Virtually no panic attacks and it has reduce to obsessive compulsive disorder habits to a minimum. I did have loss of sex drive for the first three weeks, but I am back to normal now and my husband is happy. I was also very scared of gaining more weight. I gained 45 lbs on Lexapro but so far on Celexa I have lost 8 lbs. I hope this medicine never poops out on me.""",9.0,51
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I am 18 and have been on tri-cyclen since I was 16. The first 3 months of taking the pill were rough, I was always tired, gained a little weight, and had mood swings. HOWEVER, as it says on the pill pack instructions and through personal experience, as you continue to take it, all of the symptoms go away. I am back to my normal weight (I am 5&#039;2&quot; 108 pounds), not tired anymore, have 100% clear skin, and extremely short, painless periods. I have even forgot to take a pill and it never failed to work, making these great for girls who are just starting birth control. These are low dose so weight gain is NOT a symptom!!! Most of the negative reviews are from  women (who are advised not to take oral contraceptives, 35  years old)""",10.0,26
Lyrica,,"""After very successful spinal surgery in Thailand, I went without pain for almost 3 years.  I was all but in a wheel chair prior to surgery.  I then took a bad fall and pain came back.  Fully expecting surgery I returned to Thailand and doctor suggested Neurontin.  Although I got some relief, the side effects were intolerable.  He then put me on Lyrica.  It stopped the pain within 24 hours.  He said it would take a few days.  I was on it about 45 days and then weaned myself off.  I think anyone with spinal stenosis should ask your doctor about this.  I think they have just approved it for back pain here in the States.  My surgery was in 2005, and went back in 2008.  It was a miracle for me.""",10.0,13
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""My boyfriend and I were having protected sex, the condom ripped and I sent him to the drugstore after a minor freak out because we are no where near ready for children.  I am on birth control but missed my pill that day so I took plan B just incase.  I took it within 2 hours post unprotected sex.  The side effects I experienced were cravings, discharge, fatigue, cramps and mood swings.  I looked at reviews for hours and hours, and was confused because the side effects for periods and early pregnancy are very similar, which was scary to read while so stressed.  The wait for your period is the most killer part of all, mine came 3 days late but its here!!! Trust me ladies you will be fine.""",10.0,10
Pioglitazone,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I took Actos 45 mg for about 2 years an had swelling in my legs and muscle pain as side effects. Actos did bring my HbA1C down to 5.9 so it was great for blood sugar control but the side effects just got to be to much to handle. I tried switching to glucophage during that time but could not tolerate it due to stomach problems. My doctor is now switching me to glipizide and we&#039;ll see how that goes.""",3.0,42
Dermal filler,acial Lipoatrophy,"""I have tried juverderm voluma and Radiesse for filling the loss of volume in my checks.  Both worked well but Radiesse lasted twice as long and seemed to even improve after a few months since it stimulates collagen production.  Radiesse is also more economical cost wise.""",10.0,0
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I have had Implanon since June of 09. When I first got it I had a month long period and then I stopped having them almost completely. I have no sex drive and I am always moody. I also have gained weight, but not a lot.""",6.0,1
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""I was not able to function on this medication. I took one half of my pill as directed. 30 mins later I was hot, felt sick, everything irritated me. I was dizzy. I had to lay on my couch for 3 hours. I will never take this again.""",1.0,23
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on Lexapro for 2 years. Just recently switched to Effexor and Klonopin. Lexapro never really did much for me. At first, after the 2-week adjustment to the medicine which was hell, I thought it worked. But it may have just been placebo more than the medicine. Had multiple serious near life-changing anxiety attacks while on Lexapro which is why I switched. I couldn&#039;t be happier for switching. If you have anxiety, don&#039;t waste your time with an SSRI. Also, I&#039;ve stopped taking lexapro multiple times. It&#039;s not too hard, you get aggravated at everything for a few days, the brain shocks aren&#039;t nearly as bad as people say they are.""",4.0,22
Baclofen,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""I wanted so badly to be cured but its not a cure. I&#039;m still an alcoholic but it gave me severe depression. I&#039;m back on antabuse. It works for me but my cravings are intense. I was sooooo hoping I could be normal. Fools gold""",1.0,9
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""I am a legitimate Patient on SSD, with 4 failed spinal reconstructive surgeries, all similar in nature cervical fusions, Lumbar Decompression, Sciatica, osteophites, herniated discs,etc. I literally went from level  10 pain to  0. Pain free 98% on the time 24/7! Period, I take 8mg pill 2 times a day!""",10.0,10
Methadone Diskets,Opiate Withdrawal,"""Methadone Maintenance Therapy, or MMT quite literally saved my life. Yes, there are side effects such as weight gain, low testosterone levels and excess sweating or flushing. But now I am back in college majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience. I had been treated inpatient at one of the best hospitals in the country. They used Methadone initially to get me over withdrawal symptoms along with other medicines such as clonazepam and clonidine. Sadly I eventually relapsed and it eventually took MMT to help me get back on track. I hope to use what I know about addiction to help others. It&#039;s not perfect but MMT saved me and my relationships with my family. MMT should only be used as a last resort, it is not an &quot;easy way out&quot;.""",8.0,35
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""It made me want to crawl out of my own skin! Constant jumping legs and strange sensations all over my body. No sleep whatsoever. Maybe I am allergic.""",1.0,74
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""DO NOT USE. I definitely had a mild yeast infection and was looking for the quickest way to get rid of it so I used the Monistat 1 Day ovule. I put it in, took a nap, and 2 hours later woke up to get food only to realize my vagina was on fire. Then I tried using the anti itch cream which did absolutely nothing. So now I sitting in my bed crying and screaming and really unsure what to do. This is by far the worst thing ever created and whoever made it should have to use it! DO NOT BUY. BUY IT AND YOU WILL BURN""",1.0,6
Seroquel,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""Puts me to sleep like turning off a light switch. Which has greatly helped me work and be on a normal schedule. Before I would stay up for 24-36 hours straight, then sleep 15  hours and then repeat. Been taking it 7 years.

Now when I decide it is bedtime, I take it and 9 out of 10 times I am sleeping in 20-60 minutes. It works just as well for me at 25 mg or 200 mg....same effect. 

Personally, 15 minutes after I take it though I absolutely will not give my OCD the time of day, not because it goes away but because if I do the medicine makes it harder to focus and deal with whatever is bothering me and it can go on and on worse than normal. And the more drowsy I get the worse it is to focus.""",9.0,18
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I am pre-diabetic or A1C over 5.9, last year my Doctor prescribed Trulicity to help with  weight loss as I am taking metformin as well, after a my 6 week of injections I has to stop due to stomach pain and uncontrollable belching. I mean belching that could make a maggot gag! But recently my A1C hit 6.1 and it was during the tasty holidays that it happened, so in February we started with the .75 injections and I have learned if u reduce your portion sizes and eat less greasy fried food the belching stopped and so did any stomach side effects. With Trulicity injections I feel full all day and just snack on fruit and smaller meals. I have lost over 15 lbs since February it is now late March. I will post A1C update in future.""",9.0,37
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I developed BV from taking antibiotics for a skin infection. And I got a prescription for metronidazole 500mg two a day for 7 days. The pill did what it was supposed to do to clear up things but the taste is awful. The trick is to get a piece of bread and wrap it around the pill. It takes away the taste. Worked for me and I don&#039;t have BV anymore. THANK GOODNESS!!!""",10.0,9
Risperidone,Schizophrenia,"""My son had severe acute psychosis and possible diagnosis of schizophrenia at age 17.  Risperdal (Risperidone) brought him back to his normal self, for the most part.  He has put on weight (2 trouser sizes bigger) and he is inclined to rock back and forth a little, when seated.  He is slightly less motivated and says he doesn&#039;t retain information as he used to at school.  This may be improved by adjusting the dose.  But this medicine gave me my son back and seems well-tolerated by him.  The psychosis is completely gone.""",9.0,65
Lamotrigine,Seizure Prevention,"""I do like Lamictal as it kind of kept my seizures under control but the side effects on my body and the fact that I still had grand mal seizures more frequently than never I decided to try medical marijuana. I am very pleased to say the the high strains have kept my seizures away entirely.""",6.0,46
Combigan,Glaucoma,"""My left eye pressure was 24 using timolol maleate drops. After 2 weeks my left eye pressure is now 11. The eye doctor told me to keep using my supply of timolol in the right eye as it&#039;s working on that eye. This is a great product.""",10.0,40
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I took this medicine for 3 days and experienced severe nausea. Been off of it for 1 and I&#039;m still experiencing it off and on. It feels horrible. I will never take this medicine again. I must be allergic to it.""",1.0,14
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the implant a little over 2 years ago it does prevent pregnancy but I bleed twice a month I get dizzy nauseous headaches and now a rash on both my arms and my leg and have now discovered that the implant broke in my arm ..I wouldn&#039;t recommend it""",8.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started taking Femcon Fe when I was 18 and took it for 4 years. Within the first year, I gained 20 lbs that I could never lose. My weight would fluctuate by 10 pounds every month and around the time of my period I would have horrible bloating. It did make my periods very regular, short, and light and lessened the severity of my cramps. It also cleared up my skin. My doctor has just switched me to a birth control pill with a lower dose of estrogen after having a baby, to see if the weight gain issues go away.""",6.0,4
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""When I first started taking it, it helped me immensely with my ADHD. 

Pretty quickly, however, it stopped working. For one thing, it gives me crazy mood swings. It really amps me up at first, and I get super euphoric and happy for two hours, and then I feel awful and anxious and depressed. It actually potentiates my ADHD symptoms. 

It makes me extremely thirsty all the time, so I keep having to leave class to go use the bathroom or fill up my water bottle.

Adderall makes it harder for me to appreciate the beauty of nature. I feel less in touch with my emotions when I take it.

I understand that Adderall helps people a lot of the time, so it&#039;s worth a shot. But it didn&#039;t help me AT ALL. In fact, it probably made things worse.""",3.0,19
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I have had fibromyalgia since I was 27. I was put on Lyrica at age 31 to help with the severe pain that I have (and I also have nerve damage in my toes due to an unknown cause- I&#039;m not diabetic). The medicine is astoundingly good for me at combating depression, anxiety, overall body pain &amp; morning stiffness. It takes higher doses of Lyrica to feel pain relief for most people with Fibromyalgia- those who say it doesn&#039;t work have often only tried it at &lt;300mg a day. I take 300mg twice a day. The only bad side effect is weight gain- 100lbs. (And I&#039;m naturally overweight to begin with, so this was terrible). It did eventually stop making me gain, but I have to eat less and work out more than everyone else I know, just to maintain my weight, let alone lose.""",7.0,96
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had the Nexplanon placed June 2014. I have had nothing but problems ever since. I have had heavy bleeding for the past year, headaches, nausea, weight gain. I will never allow another Doctor to place anything foreign in my body ever again. This has been a terrible experience.""",1.0,6
Ezetimibe,"High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous","""I&#039;ve had elevated cholesterol and triglycerides for 20 years now and have taken many medications to lower them. Three months ago my cholesterol was 710 and my triglycerides were 3000. I&#039;ve been on Crestor and Tricor for quite a few years and 3 mos. ago my Dr. added Zetia. My cholesterol is now down to 87 and my triglycerides are down to 125. Zetia is truly a miracle for me as I no longer feel like I&#039;m a ticking time bomb now.""",10.0,89
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Lexapro saved my life and all of those around me.  I would be proud to be a poster child for this medicine.  Work issues had pushed me to the point of near suicide, crying, not being able to sleep through the night.  Doctor started me out at 5 mg and wanted me to go to 10 mg, but didn&#039;t have to. 5mg did the trick.  At least I know I can up it if I need to, but right now I am doing great!""",10.0,93
Aspirin,Back Pain,"""May not always numb it, but makes it bearable.""",9.0,24
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I have great luck on clonazepam. Not only does it help with anxiety, it helps with my hand pain. As a result I am taking fewer narcos. I have had no luck with gabapentine and lorazapam. I take the clonazepam for 3 weeks then take xanax for the remaining week
 I have a huge tolerance and I am worried the clonazepam may stop wporking.
Someone mentioned hydroxyzine. I found that it is only good for helping with mild allergies and contact dermititis. I am amazed dr. Prescribe this for anxiety
Also, being on clonazepam has allowed me to cut back on my other medications, pain meds, muscle relaxers, nuerotin, and anti depressants. 
The clonazepam controls my anxiety which helps abate my pain easing my depression.
Best of luck. """,9.0,23
Hydroxyzine,Allergies,"""Allergies cleared when the spring came""",6.0,9
Inspra,High Blood Pressure,"""Life is the same again!""",10.0,10
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""I had moderate to severe underarm perspiration throughout my late teens and twenties. It was embarrassing and uncomfortable. I then did some internet research and came across this. I applied three evenings in succession, then once every couple of days, then every week for about two months. After about six months, I only needed to use it every month to two months or so. Ten years on, I can&#039;t imagine having sweaty armpits.

However, I would say that the first couple of months were a little uncomfortable because of the itchiness during the night. However, it was worth bearing with, and apparently using some talcum powder prior to applying can help.""",9.0,0
Golimumab,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I have had 3 infusions and I am tired all the time and just want to sleep. My vision has also been more blurry.  I  understand the immune system can be lower on Simponi.  I now have the shingles on my face and I had the shingles vaccine two years ago. I have had RA for 33 years and Plaquenil has helped me more than anything as far as stiffness and pain. Have been taking it for at least 20 years. I also take celebrex and methotrexate.""",2.0,5
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,Narcolepsy,"""I have used Adderall XR for almost 5 years for narcolepsy, and find it to be most satisfactory. I still fall asleep on occasion, but feel the need ahead of time, and can take a quick nap, and wake fully refreshed. Adderall improved my libido, but contributed to ED problems due to blood vessel constriction, resulting in the need for daily Cialis, which keeps everything in balance.""",9.0,20
Amitriptyline,Pain,"""I have rsd. This medicine takes away the pain almost instantly I love it. I can have my life back after taking this""",10.0,70
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""I started using Ortho Tri-Cyclen about 3 years ago, which I had no problems with. However, 3 months ago I switched to Trinessa because it&#039;s much cheaper. The first few days I definitely felt on edge and &quot;out of sorts,&quot; but I assume it was just my body adjusting to the medication since I felt better after that. I have actually experienced less mood swings than when on OTC, however I have noticed more bloating (no weight gain) and some new bumps on my face. I have never had a problem with acne, but I seemed to develop these tiny bumps as soon as I started Trinessa. Overall, the very minimal side effects that I have experienced are far outweighed by the benefits of a cheap and effective birth control. I guess everyone&#039;s body is different.""",8.0,1
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I have been getting the depot for 2.5 years. I absolutely love it. I have never had a period or spotting in this time. I no longet get cramps, i dont crave junk food or sook at &#039;that time of the month&#039;. It is completely hassle free. My partner has noticed good changes in my moods. I have put on a couple of kilo&#039;s but i also have thyroid issues. Every 3 months i go to my doctor for 5 mins to get a needle and a brief check up and im on my way again. Its absolutely amazing. I wouldmt use anything else""",10.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 21, no kids. On my period I came in to my OBGYN and she numbed me up on the inside and proceeded with the process. I will tell you right now, It was the MOST painful 15 seconds I have experienced. It felt like your worst period cramp x15. When she was done the pain dulled but never completely left. I had bad cramps for days. Along with cramps I had diahrrea for the rest of the day and bleeding for the next 3 weeks. The only thing that stopped the bleeding was more birth control! Cramps are severe and haven&#039;t stopped in the 2 months, and get as bad as the insertion feeling. My nipples are so painful! I have to wear a bra 24/7 to stop the pain! Worst part? Sex has become VERY painful. Had an ultrasound, everything is &quot;perfect.&quot; Not for everyone!""",3.0,7
Donepezil,Alzheimer's Disease,"""In 2000, my mother suffered persistent diarrhea with this medicine, could not get rid of it until the medicine was stopped. My mother-in-law had the same problem this year.  She also had delusions and paranoia, which have been almost eliminated by a medicine she started a month ago, Risperdone.  If you try Risperdone, start with lowest dose, it makes her very sleepy and a side effect is depressed heart rate, can be dangerous. It also stimulates appetite, which was good for Mom, she was losing 1-2 pounds per week but the doctor cautioned against excess weight gain and concerns regarding diabetes.  We&#039;re going to try 100 mg niacin, I&#039;ve read that it can help cognitive function.  Even when they don&#039;t know your name, they know when they are loved.  Show them.""",3.0,144
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""Colonoscopy prep.  Not nearly as bad for me as some below describe.  Two session prep.  Mixed the stuff in advance, added one packet of Crystal Light lemonade mix and about two teaspoons of lemon juice, then chilled.  Tastes a lot like lemon lime Gatorade, with some salt added, but a bit slimey consistency.  Tried several ways of drinking and ended up doing this.  Drank from a glass, no straw.  Before taking a swallow, sucked for a moment on a mint.  Then took a big mouthfull with head tilted back, so avoided most of my tongue.  Held there for a second, then swallowed and immediately took another suck on mint.  The another mouthful, etc.  No side effects.  Started bowel motion about 70 minutes after first glass and went on and off for 90 min.""",10.0,39
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I asked my doctor if he could give me something as I had been under stress and anxiety for some time.  I take 0.5 mg of Xanax twice a day.  I take it about 1/2 hour before I go to bed so I can relax and sleep.

Not sure if the Xanax is causing some weight gain or not.""",9.0,34
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""So I&#039;ve been on contrave for 2 weeks now. I did feel sick for the first week, I was nauseous and dizzy. My doctor had warned me and recommend that I take one pill for the first two weeks which I did and my body is adapting. I took 2 for the first time today. So let&#039;s see how that goes. But I have to say I am loss hungry. I feel like it helps my stay on a diet. I&#039;m not hungry all the time anymore. I haven&#039;t weighed myself yet but I feel like I&#039;m losing weight. I&#039;m excited to get my scale and stay on track.""",8.0,9
Saxenda,Weight Loss,"""To Vancouver to loose... I also started at 0.6 my first week , yes I lost 8.6 Ibs. Yeah """,10.0,9
Fluticasone / salmeterol,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I was a long time advocate of this med (250/50) - as it was the only thing that prevented asthma issues deteriorating into pneumonia.  Had to use only from October to January - and then asthma would subside.

Grabbed the med the other day and with first inhale lips, mouth, and tongue immediately began to tingle and swell.  Raced to the sink and rinse out with sprayer, hoping the same thing wasn&#039;t going to happen in throat / lungs.""",9.0,11
Topamax,ibromyalgia,"""Took away 95% of my pain""",10.0,78
Sprintec,Ovarian Cysts,"""I got on it for my cysts which cause horrible pain and heavy periods. Since taking it the pain hasn&#039;t been too bad, and the periods shorter and lighter. My only problem with it is that it made me gain weight to which I have tried everything to lose, but am unsuccessful.""",5.0,3
Infliximab,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""I have been taking Remicade infusions since September 2005 and I can&#039;t say anything negative about it. I go in for the infusion hurting and aching and come out feeling so much better. Worth the 12 sticks it sometimes takes to get me started infusing.""",10.0,16
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I got the skyla one week ago. Insertion was uncomfortable but I think my nerves got the best of me and made it worst. Like many other people, I read all the horror stories of insertion being incredibly painful. I was shaking the entire time because I was so nervous and it was just a lot of pressure that was over really quicklg. Post insertion I have cramps no worse than period cramps and very light spotting which I expect to be over soon. 
Don&#039;t let all the horror stories scare you. Everyone is different. The IUD is worth it, you are 20 less likely to have an unplanned pregnancy with it than you are with regular  birth control pills. Insertion is not fun but being pregnant is even less fun.""",10.0,2
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had the Nexplanon put in April 2015 and I overall love it so far. It last for 3 years and it&#039;s much better than having to take a pill everyday! I was bad with pills and that&#039;s how I got pregnant with my son May 2014. This is such a convenience and there isn&#039;t anything I have to remember to do. However, I do experience a couple side effects. One is being that my periods are very irregular. Sometimes they&#039;re really light and will last 2-3 weeks or really heavy and last a few days to a week. There is really no telling and I have to be prepared for spotting as it can happen any time for me. I also noticed that I get slight headaches but they usually either go away or I take medicine for it. Overall, I really like this birth control!""",8.0,5
Endocet,Pain,"""I had endoscopic sinus surgery and took 80 pills in the first two weeks.  The pharmacist made me feel like an addict, and made me so mad! Now my pain is reducing a lot, it has been three weeks since surgery and I use only one  pill to make it through my work day.  I have no side effects and do not want to get addicted, but it really helps A LOT with pain control and lets me function instead of cry and whine.""",9.0,29
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""This is my 3rd week and I have lost about 11lbs with no side effects yet. Saxenda is the best I have ever tried.""",10.0,15
Concerta,ADHD,"""I was initially diagnosed with ADHD-combined hyperactive and implulsive when I was 16. Up until that point, I struggled with my attention issues and excessive energy and it became increasingly difficult to cope with the symptoms as I got older. My doctor prescribed me Concerta 54 Mg once a day. I immediately noticed significant improvements. I was able to think more clearly and communicate coherently. At the same time I noticed that I had a better ability to control my attention and remain focused over a more prolonged period of time. My grades improved and my relationship with friends and family became much better.

I&#039;m now 26 and still taking the medication. The therapeutic effects are still evident.""",10.0,57
Frova,Migraine,"""Long acting triptan, zero side effects for me. Can be used for prevention of menstrual migraines. Love it!""",10.0,5
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""ROPRINOLE Did stop the nighttime leg cramps, but after 3 or so years I began having sudden periods of sleep during the day including while driving, so, per Doctor&#039;s instructions, I am reducing the amount of Roprinole I Take at bedtime.  So far so good.""",6.0,13
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""This is the only drug that has kept my generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder under control. I prescribed this by my PCP when I was about 20 and have been taking it up to the present. I couldn&#039;t go without it. """,10.0,12
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""Tested positive for influenza, type A. Started taking Tamiflu Tuesday evening (symptoms started Monday afternoon). The next day, all of my excruciating body aches were gone.  I have one more pill to take and am suffering from insomnia and a good bit of dizziness (maybe dizzy because I&#039;m not sleeping enough?). Other than that, I feel like most of the flu symptoms are gone. I have a lingering productive cough, but I imagine that takes a while to go away anyways.  I always take the medication with a meal. If I&#039;m not hungry, I force myself to eat a piece of bread with peanut butter and a banana. I wouldn&#039;t take this on an empty stomach since my directions tell me to take with a meal. I would take this again if I got the flu again.""",10.0,5
Gabapentin,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have had chronic cluster headaches for years-and generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks and was diagnosed about a yr and a half ago w Bipolar 2  Neurontin was given to me for nerve pain which it didnt help. But- for anxiety, panic, living with a feeling of constant uneasiness and dread... it is LIFE-CHANGING for me.  I no longer have to live that horror. It honestly was a horror.   So this is what living feels like!!!!!!  I am unable to express my gratitude to the Dr that prescribed this to me. Absolutely LIFE-CHANGING   If you suffer from any of the forementioned conditions- its worth trying. It works within 25mins of taking it. Theres no prolonged waiting period.  I take 800mg 3x day.""",10.0,65
Maxalt-MLT,Migraine,"""My experience was mixed. I took Maxalt MLT as soon as I had my usual &quot;Aura&quot;. It worked within 30 minutes. The aura was gone and I never did get a migraine. However, within an hour I had a severe angina attack and had to take my nitro twice to relieve the pain. Nitro glycerin gives you a headache, so I think I&#039;d rather have the migraine than the chest pain! My daughter took it and had a wonderful experience, took the pain away within 30 minutes and no side effects at all. I guess I won&#039;t be taking it again. Too bad, it worked on the migraine.""",9.0,4
Tiotropium,"COPD, Maintenance","""Recently, I went to the emergency room with a blood pressure of 212 - 231 over 100 and pulse 68.  Nothing was wrong physiologically, the ER doctor suggested reviewing my many medications with my primary doctor and cardiologist.  I tend to be proactive and while doing this I dialed back my meds to the bare minimum which left blood pressure medication, aspirin and Asthma inhaler, thus eliminating my Spiriva despite not having any side effects.  Today after a couple of days, off of Spiriva, I had real difficulty breathing and shall breathing, so much so that I cut my activities short to get home and rest. I reviewed the Spiriva side effects and applicable to me would be increased heart rate, and in my case a benefit. Can&#039;t live without Spiriva""",10.0,72
Metformin,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""I recently got put on Metformin the 31st of August so it has been about 7 days. I have horrible diarrhea, upset stomach, loss of appetite and fatigue. I gained almost 70 pounds in 2015 due to PCOS. I am hoping this medicine will help with weight loss &amp; getting things back into control.""",6.0,6
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have been on Nexplanon since March of 2013. I was fine for a few months and then BAM I got a period that lasted for about two months. I was okay with that. It stopped, and now I don&#039;t have a period at all. I don&#039;t break out, I don&#039;t have any real bad side effects except the mood. I am taking Celexa as a mood stabilizer, which helps ENORMOUSLY. Overall, I am very happy with my choice. Its worth it, if you can stick it out.""",8.0,1
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I recently started Zofran 4mg for constant nausea and vomiting due to anxiety and panic disorder, severe emetephobia and gastritis and have had great results. It does cause crippling stomach cramps at times and some constipation but those I can handle. I forever thought of Phenergan as my miracle after taking it for 5 years for a failing gallbladder (its removed now) but Zofran has been so much more effective at stopping the constant nausea and allowing me to eat normally again! I love and keep it with me at all times!""",9.0,19
Indomethacin,"Gout, Acute","""Indomethacin at the dose of 200mg per 12 hours over a period of 5 days works best for me.  I have tried all doses lower and they have no affect.  Only opiates prescribed immediately will stop the pain in two hours, but doctors do not understand the severe pain gout attacks feel like and are reluctant to give this type of pain killer even though the gout attack is so severe that one cannot do anything but lay in bed with pain.  Unless you have had an attack of gout you have no idea what pain really is.""",10.0,88
Yasmin,Acne,"""I had prescribed yasmin to help with cystic acne and hirtuism as I was told I had pcos. It was great at first I lost about 4/5 lbs my skin started to clear (no crazy initial breakout, phew!) Mood improved, sex drive improved, I was travelling in Oz and eating rubbish but I literally started piling on the pounds, I spent most of my time in Oz feeling bloated, heavy and self concious. After that I started to exercise and eat clean for weeks but could not loose a lb. So I quit after 7 months on it. Put on another 5 lbs! After a long 3 months off yasmine and 7 weeks in between periods I started to loose weight! Skin stayed clear with use of epiduo (recommend) 5 months off  and my periods are back to normal and still loosing. Wasn&#039;t worth it at all. """,2.0,0
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have Bi-Polar and have been on Latuda for 3 days. Until reading your post, I was going to take myself off.  The irritability is through the roof and right now I am in my manic mode, getting up everyday at 4:00, so lack of sleep doesn&#039;t help.  My thoughts are foggy.  But I am giving this medicine 2 weeks, I should know by then. Latuda replaced the Risperdal, I am on 1500 lithium, Klonopin, Prozac, and Vyvanse.  So I hope to feel as good as all of you.  Thanks for your experiences.""",1.0,41
Doxepin,Insomnia,"""Prescribed doxepin in detox/rehab after traxadone did not work well. 25mg of doxepin works really well for me. 120 lb female age 26. Helps with anxiety and keeps me asleep even if I wake up to pee or something. I have gained some weight but I can&#039;t attribute it to the doxepin since I am only two months clean off opiates. But for addicts, definitely give it a try cause it worked wonders for me. Non habit forming too.""",10.0,45
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am on month 2 &amp; can say that the current side effects I experience are acne, loss of appetite, striking pains/cramps, &amp; DEFINITELY nausea. I&#039;m not sure if heartburn has been caused by this pill, but I have extreme heartburn since being on it to the point that I get sick.

The first month was a breeze! Second month not so much... I still plan on trooping through the third month to get full results.. We will see!""",10.0,0
Thorazine,Schizophrenia,"""This is the only medicine which has worked for my schizophrenia. It&#039;s a nightmare to take to begin with, need to gradually increase the dose, but has kept me reasonably well and coping for years. Only side effects for me are dry mouth and solar sensitivity, I don&#039;t like the sun anyway so no matter. But the dry mouth does limit the dose. It helps me sleep too.""",9.0,21
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""After just a few weeks, I became a non smoker with Chantex.  A year later, and still a non smoker.""",10.0,7
Tramadol,ibromyalgia,"""The best for my pain. That&#039;s all I have to say.""",8.0,25
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started in May and lost a total of 20 pounds starting weight was 205 now is 185. My doctor wants me to get to 160. 25 pounds more to go. I don&#039;t really exercise but I&#039;m on my feet all day. I take it sometimes in the morning if I know I&#039;m going to have a busy day. If I&#039;m not I take before work at 3 pm.  Side effects dry mouth so I drink a lot of water, that really quinces my thirst but I&#039;m using the bathroom a lot because of drinking so much. I don&#039;t eat that much and I try to stay away from sweets, soda, candy and Alcohol. So far so good. Good luck everyone.""",10.0,40
Cymbalta,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""Made me sick first day nausea , dizzy, vomit, sweating, high blood pressure""",1.0,15
Somatropin,Adult Human Growth Hormone Deficiency,"""A very large meningioma next to my pituitary gland damaged the pituitary and lessened the production of several hormones including growth hormone. This is a rare disorder and I had difficulty finding an endocrinologist who could diagnose the problem much less know how to treat it but was finally successful in finding a doctor who diagnosed my problem and prescribed Omnitrrope for me. After taking the medicine for four days my strength improved considerably. That was three years ago and I continue to use the medicine. I am confident it saved my life.""",10.0,3
Bupropion,Depression,"""This is my second time on Wellbutrin XL. I took it once when I was 14-15 with no negative side effects and I&#039;m now 18. My doctor started me on 150mg and then bumped me up to 300mg and it helped so much. This time when I started, I got headaches for the first 10 days which were pretty bad sometimes but it was worth sticking them out (I had headaches during depression anyway). And for a period of 1-2 weeks I would wake up in the middle of the night for no reason but I could usually always go back to sleep. I have more energy and I don&#039;t dwell on things as much. Overall, very satisfied.""",9.0,32
Trazodone,Depression,"""I feel all hung over, all day the next day, after I take just a 50 mg of trazadone.""",3.0,43
Buprenorphine,Pain,"""I have found this medication to be very successful for me. I started on the 20 mcg/hr patch because of post op nerve pain continually wakening me throughout the night (with all the results a lack of sleep has on you both physically and mentally). Through the use of the patches, I have been able to finally sleep the night through and reduce other medicines (Lortab/Flexiril/Klonipin) and stop one other completely. It is a low enough dose that doesn&#039;t make you all loopy while still strong enough to have a long term effect on my arch nemesis and yours, pain. Even if my insurance didn&#039;t pay for it, it is the one medicine I would still purchase out of pocket.""",9.0,96
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""This stuff is not only has a vile taste, it&#039;s torture.  I will never take it again.  I&#039;ve had bowel cleanses before but nothing can compare to the terrible night I had with this  I threw up the second dose it was so bad.""",1.0,6
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""I have been on Seasonique for almost a year now and have had no problems until just recently. The past couple of months I have been extremely bloated (to the point where I thought I was pregnant and took a pregnancy test) and have been very exhausted. I stay tired all day and no matter how much sleep I get I just want to lay in bed. I have also been bleeding very heavily for over 5 weeks now, and I am no where close to the time I&#039;m supposed to bleed. The cramps and bleeding have been heavier/worse than I&#039;ve ever had. """,6.0,46
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I got my Paragard put in 3 days ago, and I will let you all know I was absolutely terrfied. I researched and researched for weeks before and almost decided against it from all the horror stories I read. Ladies passing out, bleeding all the time, cramps from hell etc. Well my doctor herself had an IUD put in, so she firsthand knew how badly they hurt. The entire procedure took less than 5 minutes, and when I was done I said &quot;was that it?? That&#039;s all?&quot; it wasn&#039;t bad at all, and I had very very minor cramping in the days following. It is absolutely worth it for what it&#039;s worth! Highly recommend.""",10.0,24
Phentermine / topiramate,Obesity,"""I started using this in December, weighing 276lbs.  As of today (105 days later), I weigh 250. I tried losing the weight with inconsistent results for 6 months before that.  The phentermine/topiramate combo helped me keep on track and maintain steady results.  I use it in addition to the workout and nutrition plan I was already keeping.  Carbs come from veggies and fruits.  Personal side effects: dry mouth and reduced sense of smell (I am always smelling things that others around me do not).  Using prescription drug discount cards I&#039;ve been able to bring down the monthly out-of-pocket expense.""",10.0,1
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""I do not recommend this drug due to the side affects. I experienced depression, mood swings, anger, and aggressive behaviors while on this drug. It is unfortunate that I have spent $120 out of pocket and have been unable to receive a refund for such a bad product. Please consider a different weight loss medication. I am highly disappointed in Qysmia.""",1.0,23
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Had sex last day of my period, no condom. Finished completely inside. Took plan be 6 hours after incident. Abdominal pain, depression, and extreme tiredness. I kid you not, I slept a full day and into the evening. This weight limit crap that has been surfacing the internet is the biggest load of crap I&#039;ve ever seen. Seriously, the average weight of a woman in the US is about 150-160 pounds, you do the math. I&#039;m about 170. Anyways, experienced heavy spotting a week after taking the pill for about 3 days. Honestly was heavy enough to be a short period. My period was scheduled to start March 15th. It&#039;s March 24th, and I finally started (which is right on time if you count the number of days since the induced period from the plan B).""",10.0,4
Beclomethasone,"Asthma, Maintenance","""NEVER NEVER give this medicine to your children! If I could give this medicine a zero I would. My 4 year old son started taking the Qvar inhaler for his asthma. Over the next 3-4 months he started to have nosebleeds. I&#039;ve tried everything from antibiotics, saline, humidifiers, nothing was helping. One day my son woke up with a nosebleed screaming he was blind, he turned blue, puked up a lot of blood and went limp in my arms. This qvar inhaler caused severe swelling in his sinuses, nosebleeds and low blood pressure. I thought my child had died in my arms I was terrified. I took him off the inhaler and he hasn&#039;t had a nosebleed in 3 months. Theres no reason that should have happened to a 4 year old. I would never want anybody to experience that""",1.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I didn&rsquo;t like this pill. I stayed on it a full 3 months but it made me crazy. The week before my period I became  even more crazy, and depressed and anxious. Pretty much sad everyday. Then I started getting my period the last week of my active pill and acne all over my chin. Switched pills.""",2.0,1
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I am had unprotected sex on September 16. I took the plan b pill within 24 hours and had no side effects. Turns out that the pill didn&#039;t work and I am now 6 weeks pregant! This pill does not work 100%! If you are not experiencing any side effects from the pill, odds are it didn&#039;t work on you.""",1.0,6
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Birth Control,"""I was on this pill from age 17-21, at first to regulate periods and later for birth control. It worked great. I tried it after my first child and it worked until after a year when I missed 2 pills. I immediately started a light period, so I thought I wasn&#039;t pregnant and started a new pack the following week. However, I started bleeding again and bled the whole month but I thought it was my body adjusting to missing those pills. Finally, I tested and I got a   test but it turned out I&#039;d been miscarrying and that weekend, I finished the process. So I switched to the shot in between other pregnancies. However, I&#039;m about to go on it again because my last pregnancy ended in stillbirth (true knot) so I don&#039;t want anything long-acting.""",9.0,3
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""Great results!!..which was unexpected after I read all the reviews on here...If you only take one with plenty of water you most likely won&#039;t feel a lot of pain...I took one pill at 4pm,it&#039;s 7:30 now and I&#039;ve already had 2 BM...I&#039;m really impressed and so glad I didn&#039;t listen to the negative comments!!..It&#039;s such a relief and I had hardly even felt anything was happening!..THE SECRET IS WATER and don&#039;t be afraid to eat!!..Nausea and sickness usually occur when your dehydrated because this product sucks all the water out of you, so yeah stay hydrated and you should be good!! Definitely will use this again""",10.0,24
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I heard a lot of horror stories about this medicine, but, though I realize I&#039;m only on my second pack, I&#039;m happy to say the side effects are bearable. The first month I was really nauseous a lot and I spotted blood every single day for a month. That, admittedly was annoying. But it&#039;s better than a lot of what I was hearing. Aside from maybe being a tiny bit more prone to crying, I&#039;ve not had mood swings, anxiety, depression, or unreasonable anger. I haven&#039;t gained tremendous weight, though my breasts have gotten HUGE. Husband isn&#039;t complaining. They&#039;re still sore often, but nothing terrible. Overall, I&#039;d recommend it. I still don&#039;t totally trust birth control pills, but this one is bearable.""",9.0,1
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I took this as an emergency contraceptive 15 days after the start of my last period 12 hours after the condom broke. My boyfriend since left for deployment and 3 weeks later I found out  a surprise! 3 weeks pregnant. 10/10 would never trust this again my doctor was even shocked.""",1.0,11
Lansoprazole,Aspiration Pneumonia,"""has given me diarrhea  for the last 5 days but I&#039;ve been taken it longer. The doctor has given a 6 month prescription 
I am having to take 4 a day and am feeling sick.""",5.0,0
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I want to share my experience because I was terrified when I first started Pristiq. It was the first time I&#039;d taken an antidepressant following a severe depressive episode. I read so many negative things about Pristiq and people over analysing it. It took 6 weeks to work and yes I had dry mouth, headaches and nausea but they passed after a few days. The anxiety went away gradually and I felt like I could control it again. The depression lifted too and I could function. I went cold turkey to come off it (Dr supervised) and yep side effects but no big deal. The brain zaps were full on but they lasted about 4 days. I feel great. Of course I&#039;m doing lots of exercise and eating well too...but Pristiq helped.""",8.0,166
Viibryd,Depression,"""My new doctor put me on Viibryd to help with my severe depression and anxiety 4 months ago. My previous doctor had tried many medications such as Lexapro, Celexa, and Cymbalta...and to be quite frank every one of them was horrible! I gained 60lbs between them over a year, which only deepened my depression. I felt like I was insane with those medications and hated myself and everyone around me even more and began to feel like people were &quot;out to get me&quot;. All the while on those medications I had to take Ativan and Valium for my severe anxiety. Since I&#039;ve been on Viibryd I feel like a new person! I did not gain any weight and Viibryd helps control my anxiety without the need for other medications! It&#039;s expensive but worth every penny!""",10.0,103
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on my second bar now, the Implanon NXT. First time I had it inserted I bled a lot for 3 months and have not had a period since. I&#039;ve also lost weight (54kg down to 47kg over the years) and no other side effects. Except once in a while I&#039;ll get VERY cranky for a few days - worth it though.""",10.0,7
Cetirizine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""LOVE Zyrtec D...HATE HATE HATE THE PACKAGING....why can&#039;t you put it in a bottle instead of having to open ALL these tiny blister packs!!! This packaging is AWFUL!!""",10.0,10
Ambien,Insomnia,"""Works great""",10.0,24
Emend,"Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced","""Besides the help and support I experienced with my personal relation with Jesus, I can say Emend 3 days was an added blessing from A to Z. Almost no nausea at all!!! Thanks Lord!!""",10.0,1
Strattera,ADHD,"""I was given a starter pack of a month long supply of Strattera from my Psychiatrist. I&#039;m currently about two weeks in (starts you at 20mg and ends at 80mg) and the reason I am giving the drug this rating is due to me being unsure about how it&#039;s affected me thus far. When I first started to take it my anxiety subsided and I felt normal and back on track again. This lasted for the first week. I was even able to travel alone to be with my fianc&eacute; in Mexico. I&#039;ve never traveled much, let alone by myself. I did this with ease. Now back from my trip and having increased the dosage to I believe 60 or 80 right now, I don&#039;t feel the same. Sadly. :-( I&#039;m disheartened because I thought this was my cure all after a terrible winter.""",6.0,7
Fentanyl,Pain,"""I had 2 broken knuckles replaced. Sent home with oxycontin and oxycodone. They were like eating a tic tac. I ended up spending a week in the hospital pushing a button on a pain pump which contained morphine. IT did absolutely nothing for my pain. Finally, I was seen by a pain management doctor who prescribed 50 mcg fentanyl patches every other day. I was able to go home and start physical therapy. I am so thankful they found something that worked fro ME. Every patient is different and everyone responds differently to different medications. I am a 100 pound 55 year old woman.""",10.0,16
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on this medicine off and on for almost a year now. After I am on it for a few weeks, my joints start to hurt really bad. I think it is because of the diuretic nature of the drug. It doesn&#039;t stop the black heads. It also makes me get up in the night to pee. My Dermatologist says he has never heard of the joint pain being a problem and refused to believe its the spironolactone causing it. But after starting and stopping the medicine three times, I am sure it&#039;s the cause.""",7.0,34
Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine,HIV Infection,"""After taking complera for 5 years, switched to triumec a lil over a month ago. Right after the first month, Viral load undetectable and T-cell count unknown. Doctor did not check my T- cell count; i did not like that. The side effects are terrible, my heart beat fast, red face, high irritability, jaw stiffness/pain, aweful headache, insomnia. In general feeling highly intoxicated. Can&#039;t deal with it.""",4.0,10
Prozac,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""It was good.""",10.0,30
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I took mucinex the capsule as directions state to help me with severe congestion the night before Thanksgiving.  After reading the reviews I must say it had the opposite effect on me, it made me tired.  The best way for me to describe it was I get like I took a muscle relaxer but not as strong.  Just made me feel slightly weak and needed to sleep.  Although, definitely helped relieve my symptoms from being congested such as my headache and cough.  So for my sake I would want to take it at night and definitely not have to drive anywhere.  I am not one to take medication or any drugs for that matter.""",9.0,9
Denavir,Cold Sores,"""Great product.  I&#039;ve had cold sores since I was a kid (40+ years).  I carry this product with me all the time.    Usually get a cold sore two / three times a year but when I do, I&#039;m ready.  Real important, the moment you feel the tingle apply the med.  Usually heals the sore in 3-4 days, but better than the normal 8-10 days.  Earlier comment stated, do not squeeze the tube, that is correct.  Even a slight squeeze you will waist alot.   I usually store it (tube) in the prescription bottle that it comes in.""",10.0,17
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got the Implanon birth control because I didn&#039;t want to worry about taking a pill everyday. It only hurt a little to have it put in, but really a few hours of pain for three years of peace of mind is a small price to pay.  I&#039;ve had Implanon for almost the full three years and here are my pros and cons.  The pros: I don&#039;t have to remember to take a pill everyday, I can have sex anytime and not worry about pregnancy, I NEVER have cramps anymore, my periods are very light and only last a few days.  The cons: my sex drive has gone down to zero (which if you never want to have sex you&#039;re not going to get pregnant) my periods only come every couple of months (there was a span of time where I actually went seven months without a period).""",6.0,0
Pristiq,Depression,"""I am almost 24 and have been on pristiq for about 5 weeks. I am now up to 100 mg but started at 50. I have no negative side effects besides maybe a light headache. I have been on over 10 anti-depressents in the past with nothing but bad side effects and had sworn them off 6 years ago. Nothing worked for my anxiety and depression in the past besides of course my take as needed klonopin. Pristig has been good. No side effects or appetite increase. I am also going through an extremely tough and stressful time in life at this point and once I was upped to 100 mg, I have noticed an increase in my mood positively. Like I said, I had sworn off meds for years, but I feel like this one may be working. Give it a try and work with your doctor""",8.0,39
Sertraline,Depression,"""I have been on Zoloft for the past two months now, and last week went up to 100 mg from 50mg. No real great dramatic feelings of elation and euphoria. I would honestly say though that it has diminished my depression quite a bit, and I am not quite as troubled by my regrets, which really bring me down as well as the living situation I am in now.
I have been struggling with suicidal thoughts for the last six months and go back and forth between wanting to just end my existence, to realizing I don&#039;t want to end my life; I just want a higher quality of life.""",6.0,104
Levomilnacipran,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on Fetzima for about 2 months.  I&#039;ve noticed improvement of my mood and general outlook, and have experienced some of the typical and more minor side effects, but the ocular symptoms are most worrisome.  After about a month on this med, my lower right eye lid began twitching intermittently.  It does so on a regular basis, and now I am experiencing a strange tightening in my eyes and blurred vision.  It flares up randomly, and generally my eyes now feel like they&#039;re too big for their sockets.  Progressive worsening concerns me as does permanent damage to my eyes.  My doctor recommended a daily dosage of Magnesium and increased water intake.  Unsure if I should continue to try and stabilize the symptoms, or stop all together!""",7.0,37
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the implant in June of 2015. The first week or so was great, no spotting no worries. The next week I starting light spotting that varied- which I was told was expected and common. I was also told that after the first two months most of the symptoms would go away and the spotting would stop. It&#039;s now been 2 months and 5 days- I&#039;ve been on my full on period since and I&#039;m worried these symptoms won&#039;t stop. It&#039;s been effective with not getting me pregnant but at this point I&#039;m seriously considering getting it taken out.""",5.0,4
Sertraline,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""If your scared to try something new I completely understand! I was really nervous about trying Zoloft, but I have to say I&#039;m happy I did! I&#039;ve only been taking it for a week for my anxiety disorder, stress, ptsd and depression. It has helped me feel more balanced and I&#039;m a lot more calm. I&#039;m happier and I can tell it helps me not have so many negative thoughts that bring on my anxiety about things. I can tell it&#039;s helping become a better mom and wife already. I hope it continues to work for me, because I was under a lot of stress and always worrying about stuff and I couldn&#039;t take the way I felt anymore. I had nausea and dizziness like the first 2 days, but then it went away. Stick with it if you want to see a difference! :)""",9.0,6
Tramadol,Pain,"""I broke my back and my leg 2 years ago. For a while I tried to keep working w/o any type of pain supprescent, but as I started getting busier I had to do something. I started taking Tramadol I can limit myself to two pills a day only taking them at lunch time they do a great job at just helping me make it through the end of the day. BUT I noticed after a while I had to start taking them on the weekends too otherwise I would get an upset stomach, diarrhea, and would have a hard time sleeping.""",8.0,26
Eflornithine,Hirsutism,"""I had very course dark facial hair on dark skin and was constantly self waxing under my chin. If I went a 2 weeks without waxing I felt as if I had beard. After burning my skin several times with hot wax on my face, I turned to shaving. Now shaving had the hair back within 48hrs and causing hair bumps. Embarrassed  but determined, I finally asked my Dr.  For help and after a short time with Vaniqa. .. WOW its working! Notice results after 2 weeks!!! I suggest plucking the area if it&#039;s your face, to remove hair from shaft. Ladies I DON&#039;T recommend shaving  since you&#039;re just cutting the hair not re moving it. I use a small amount 2x a day. The hair that is growing back is much finer and I am plucking very few course hairs.""",8.0,46
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I started taking BELVIQ on 10/30/15 weighing 317 lbs.  On 11/17/2015 I weighed 301 lbs. This is a life saver. My blood sugar level in am is averaging 85-120 when it use to be 175-250.The only side effects are dry mouth and constipation.You would think insurance companies would cover this medicine on your plan.""",10.0,27
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""I was prescribed  145mcg of Linzess 10 minutes before breakfast.   My first dose resulted in severe diarrhea for the rest of the day.  I have since learned to divide the dose in half and taking it every other day.  Since doing this my experience has been great.  I usually will have two or three very loose BM&#039;&#039;s within 2 or 3 hours and then it&#039;s over.   I am very happy taking this medicine because I have gotten seriously sick from my chronic constipation.  Now I can take Linzess as I need it.  Dividing it is a chore because is such a small amount but since my insurance won&#039;t cover the 72 mcg dose I have no choice.""",8.0,21
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""After reading all the comments on this site, I was quite anxious for a few days. Finally, I started with my prep today. Surprisingly, it wasn&#039;t bad at all! Ok, Suprep wouldn&#039;t be my drink of choice, but it is a medicine, and as such, not too bad. Yes, sweet, and salty, and smells like cough syrup, but really not that bad. I diluted it with water at room temperature, and just chugged it down with a straw. I find it easier to drink anything at room temperature. Took 16 oz of water right after, and another 16 oz 30 min later. The action started in about 45 minutes, and lasted for 3.5 hours, but nothing horrible. I just drank the second portion, and most of the water. Hope to be done by midnight and get some rest before the procedure.""",10.0,15
Liletta,Birth Control,"""After reading many reviews I decided to give liletta a try. I just got it yesterday. I was pretty nervous and anticipated the pain to be close to labor pains. It was the complete opposite! I had no pain whatsoever nor cramps. I had just started my first post pregnancy cycle two days before and was so close to canceling my appt. My doctor reassured me getting an IUD during your cycle was just fine. I&#039;m so glad I did not cancel. The insertion took about 5 mins and my cycle seemed to have stopped by the time I got home. I have not had any spotting or any other side effects yet. I will give an update in about 6 months.""",10.0,1
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""I get sinusitis a few times a year and this works the best out of all meds! After being sick for a week on a different antibiotic my Dr changed to Augmentin I feel better already and it&#039;s only day 2!""",10.0,13
Ceftriaxone,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Because of chronic UTIs in my past, I had developed resistance to almost all antibiotics for treatment.  Including Cipro, Bactrim, Amoxicillin and macrobid.  Either they made me sick with flu like aches and pains or just did not cure infection.  Rocephin shot was prescribed and done last time in doctor&#039;s office, felt better within hours.  And have to say until tonight, it had been 8 months since my last UTI.  That is definitely a record for me!  Given the shot again today, hoping for same results...""",8.0,19
Gabapentin,Insomnia,"""I only take 100 mg. at night, occasionally 200 and it really does help me sleep. I feel more refreshed in the morning also like I got better, deeper sleep. I have Fibromyalgia and have had problems with insomnia for 25 years.""",8.0,73
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on all different birth controls, the patch, shot, Yaz and the only one that works is Aviane. I have not gained weight, light and painless periods, same sex drive, not moody no zits no anything! Definitely a good birth control.""",10.0,4
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I am a 31 yr old executive professional... 6 yrs ago I was making great money and partying all the time. 65 Norcos a day by my 3rd year, I found a Suboxone doctor (pretty tough to find in my area three yrs ago) and began taking it. The best day of my life was finding Suboxone. I&#039;ve been on Suboxone 3 yrs but now I&#039;ve begun tapering and within a year I should be off completely. Find a doctor and change your life today.""",10.0,45
Effexor,Depression,"""I have been on this medication for at least a year and a half. I started out with Celexa which at the highest dose completely stopped working for me, I was in a panic, cry for help. I became so much more depressed and my behaviors were so impulsive. My Dr started me of Effexor and what a difference this medication has made in my life. My mood became stable, I am no longer angry at the world, and l don&#039;t have the desire to go back to the way I was before Effexor. 
Remember everyone, we are all individualized, some things may with for others better than ourselves!""",10.0,30
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the implant since July of 2016. I had a baby in June of 2016. Before I got pregnant, I had very predictable periods with some mild depression/anxiety that was controllable with a positive environment. After getting the implant, I have not had a period since (major plus!!!) and I have dealt with some PPD, but I contribute that to having a baby. I haven&#039;t lost any weight, it&#039;s been terribly difficult to do so. Other than that I would 100% recommend this birth control to a friend. I&#039;ve tried the pill and the copper IUD (which was hell on earth).""",9.0,3
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""This medicine is a miracle! I have completed my first months pack and I am proud to say that I have been smoke free for 7 days. It took me 3 weeks to quit and I probably could have sooner but I was hanging on to my bad habit. I didn&#039;t really think this medicine would work because I loved my cigarettes and it would take a lot for me to leave them but I am so happy to say that they are gone. I do have to deal with cravings every once in awhile (especially the first few days) but you just have to fight through them by keeping your mind busy with other things and the cravings will pass. The only side effect that I&#039;ve had from this medicine is difficulty sleeping and racing thoughts. For awhile I was only able to sleep a few hours at a time.""",10.0,20
Alendronate,Osteoporosis,"""I have osteoporosis in my left hip, My doctor prescribed alendronate I took it 4 weeks the 2nd day I started having  and continue to have hip, back, arm and leg pains.  I did not have any pain before the meds.  I went back to the doctor he said my side effects were not normal and to keep trying for 4 more weeks.. I have not continued it,  I see no reason to continue something that has only caused me intense pain.  I have a very high tolerance for pain but I hurt all the time now.  I exercise by walking 2+ miles every day, it is helping but if I miss a day the pain is twice as bad again.  I do not want to see or even think about of what another 4 weeks would do to my body.""",1.0,0
Lurasidone,Schizophrenia,"""I have been taking Latuda for schizoaffective for the past 14 months. 
I have been sleeping like a baby and have no delusions what so ever. 

BUT

I have been very addicted to temptations. I have been drinking a lot more than usual and I gained a total of 20kg in these 14 months. My lifestyle is not helping either. I just feel empty, careless, disorganized and unhappy. I do not have motivation to even wash the dishes or dress up like I used to. I am ready to switch to another medication but this med is good for delusions. 

One of the severe side effects that I have experiences is I have been talking to myself. Repeating my thoughts out loud all day everyday.""",4.0,13
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I have had the Skyla IUD for a full year now. When I first had it inserted, I basically felt very extreme sharp cramps. I became very nauseous and had to wait at the doctors office before returning home. I was in a lot of pain and the rest of the day I just felt sore. The pain continued for about 3 weeks so I had to take a lot of ibuprofen. After awhile, the pain was less frequent but I experienced somewhat heavy spotting for months. Eventually the pain and the bleeding was less frequent, only occurring when it was my period. However the spotting is quite consistent (even still) and when it&#039;s not spotting I have a brownish discharge. Basically, I always have to wear a liner or light tampon. And I occasionally experience cramping still.""",3.0,3
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Long story short, the condom broke and my partner came in me. With in 45 minutes of realizing what had happened, he bought me Plan B One-Step Step. I took it immediately.  Knowing that my period was supposed to start soon I kept track of symptoms. With in a couple days my breasts were super tender and I got over all super achy. My period came, it came a day early and was a super heavy flow. But honestly, I&#039;d take a super heavy flow over no flow any day. 
My advice is to not panic and take the pill AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Read the directions and even go talk to a person at your local Plan Parenthood facility to make sure it will be effective for you. This pill is made to keep you from getting pregnant, trust the pill!""",10.0,8
Methadone,Pain,"""I have used many pain medications and none worked as well as Methadone. I have never been &quot;high&quot; on this medicine and am able to have a productive life. I am on 10mg 4 times a day.""",9.0,31
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been using Alesse since April of 2016. It works as a contraceptive and my skin is clear, my moods are in check, my periods are much lighter now and it is also the first contraceptive that I have used. However, I have noticed lately that I&#039;m hungry ALL the time. In fact, food is all that I think about some days which has caused me to gain almost 20lb in the past near-year I&#039;ve used it. I&#039;m not sure yet if this is due to the pills or if it is due to stress or something else, but otherwise alesse works.""",8.0,7
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I&#039;m on my 3 am dose as we speak.  I did ok with the first dose.  It did not taste good. I mixed it with crystal light,  that was a mistake.  On the second dose I just used water and sipped ginger ale at the same time but it took me a while to get it down. Worked in about 20 minutes both times.  Took a total of 3 hours the first time.  It&#039;s going on 2 hours now I am still waiting for it to subside. Not a bad experience.""",9.0,10
Namenda,Alzheimer's Disease,"""My wife (74) has been taking Namenda since the first diagnosis of Alzheimers two years ago.  She also takes any supplement that promises to help retain or improve memory.  Her memory has stayed about the same or gotten a little worse in that time. She has also taken Aricept during the same period.""",6.0,55
Gabapentin,Pain,"""I have a herniated disc at C6 and a pinched nerve that shoots pain down my left arm. I started taking Neurontin 300 mg once a day for a week, then two a day the 2nd week, and now 3 a day. I&#039;m a local truck driver, so reading your reviews had me worried. When I started this medicine, my Doc also started me on Robaxin. Everything was okay until the 2nd week. I got the high feeling for about that whole day. Then the third week, same thing. I stopped taking the Robaxin cause it leaves me groggy and unfocused. I have ALMOST no pain in my arm after 3 weeks on Neurontin, even after I stopped taking the Robaxin. This medicine is awesome. I had doubts about its effectiveness until reading your comments. Thank you everyone. It doesn&#039;t affect my driving ability after I stopped the Robaxin.""",9.0,75
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""Lots of nausea after moving from 5mg to 10mg. Days and days of headache and nausea, did get a zofran RX and I feel much better! I believe this med is doing a good job at helping with my depression and anxiety. Just came off of Prozac after 10 years and I&#039;m pretty happy with the results of Trintellix so far, 3 weeks in!  Had to work the much hated job at work today - front desk.....easiest day I&#039;ve had up front in years, I believe due to new Trintellix....very promising!""",8.0,76
MiraLax,Constipation,"""I hadn&#039;t had a &quot;satisfying&quot; bowel movement for weeks. Just a little bit here and there. I weight lift and monitor my calories and weight so I knew the constipation was getting serious when my weight was up by at least 5 lbs despite being on a &quot;cutting&quot; diet.

I took miralax over two days (two doses total )- and wow, it really worked. Once I went to the bathroom, it was like a floodgate opened (sorry for the graphic description). But it came out firm yet soft.

I had no painful urgency or side effects, just a natural urge to go.

The only negative side effect I had was painless gas. Lots of it. But totally worth getting back to a regular state.

I&#039;m going to keep taking this for a few more days just to make sure I get back to regularity.""",9.0,51
Nicotine,Smoking Cessation,"""I smoked for a long time and tried quitting so many times but really did not have much luck on my own. I could tell some tales about trying to quit. My husband bought the patch for me to try and I was really impressed by the fact that I really did not feel the need to smoke a cigarette. That went on for about 17days. I then noticed that my eyes were very red all day so much so that I could see the small vessels in my eyes distended. Then one evening where I put the patch on my upper thigh (was running out of available spots) began itching more than usual. When the patch was removed the spot was swollen and very red and it stung and was painful. My doctor has stopped me from any further use and diagnosed that I may be allergic to the adhesive.""",8.0,36
Adalimumab,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""Severe back pain while sleeping started over a year ago... Assumed it was work related, so I started looking for a new job. Then the foot/ankle pain and joint swelling came. I was in terrible pain and could barely walk around at my new job. Finally after seeing seeing my pcp multiple times, I went to ortho. She referred my to a rheumatologist. I thought I was a healthy 30+ year old, but after 6 months of blood tests, X-Ray&#039;s  mri&#039;s and multiple follow ups... I now have the official diagnosis. I noticed an immediate difference as soon as I took Humira. I have had 3 doses And symptoms are gone... Although my feet get sore just as I&#039;m due for the next treatment. I&#039;m worried about the long term side effects, but for now just happy without pain.""",9.0,36
Sodium hyaluronate,Osteoarthritis,"""I have had for forty years and have primarily used exercise to combat damage to knee.  It has gotten worse over that past year as I approach 60.  I was offered different treatments because this one had least amount of side effects. I was very impressed the relief to pain and the general feeling in the joint.  I am sold and plan to monitor how long the relief lasts.  For now I would recommend it to my friends.""",10.0,34
Cymbalta,Depression,"""Cymbalta has been the single most helpful medication I have used for depression. It has enabled me to return to work and my clarity of mind has much improved.  My physical pain has also been tremendously reduced and no longer takes all my energy.  Thank you Cymbalta - You really have saved my life.""",7.0,33
Remeron,Depression,"""Remeron is a unique medicine, since its side effects are sometimes as useful as its antidepressant effects.  This medicine literally saved my life.  For many years, I was around 90 pounds, and never slept.  Now, I&#039;m a healthy 120 and I sleep about 8 or 9 hours per night.  It did take a long time to get to this point.  When I first started taking it, I was tired all the time and very worried about the ravenous hunger!  But now that I&#039;ve been on it 2 years, I no longer gain weight, I&#039;m no longer tearful and miserable, and I&#039;ve honestly never been happier.  God bless the people who made this drug. It literally saved my life.""",10.0,114
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;m 17 and I just had my first yeast infection. I think I had it for a couple weeks and the itching just kept getting worse and worse. I did some research and decided to get Monostat 1. I thought it would be so much easier and just pop it in and everything would be better. I was SO SO wrong. After watching a soccer game with my friends I picked it up at the pharmacy and went home and put it in and used the wipes and cream that came with it too. After a couple hours, I got a HORRIBLE burning sensation and was crying on the phone to my boyfriend about it. I tried using more of the cream and put some aloe on it and nothing worked. While in pain I looked at some of the reviews and saw that the dose is TOO STRONG and just makes it worse. Use the 3 or 7.""",1.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve tried so many pills, and this one is another flop for me. Still get awful cramps, period isn&#039;t regulated, and the worst part of this one, for me, is that I have gained nearly 10 pounds. I work out 6-7 days per week, am training for a marathon, and still have felt bloated and flabby on this pill. It&#039;s incredibly disheartening and frustrating.""",4.0,0
Levofloxacin,Bronchitis,"""I am over 60 years old, have afib with medication, have rheumatoid arthritis on medication.  I was given levaquin to take for bronchitis infections and ear infection previously treated with zpac.  I only took two pills, and had tendon problems in my legs so bad I could barely walk,  I quit taking immediately, it took a while to get over the pain in my legs.  I should never have been given it due to pre existing conditions and age.""",1.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Loved this!  I took three weeks and then started a new pack so I never had a period.  Loved that!  Since it is so low in estrogen, I was able to do that.  Took for 10+ years but got off as I got close to 40 years old.  Recommended it to all of my friends and everyone who switched over loved it.""",10.0,19
Azithromycin,Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis,"""I was prescribed this medicine after they ran out of options as to what it could be. I only took 2 of the five pills prescribed to me. Yes I know that&#039;s bad but my throat and other symptoms cleared up and I couldn&#039;t handle the stomach problems this caused me. Terrible diarrhea and cramps, constant nausea.""",4.0,5
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Started at 25 mg upped to 50 then 100 over 2 week periods. Feel absolutely horrible. Had rash on face at onset now I feel
dizzy, lightheaded, headache, can&#039;t handle any smells or smoke, nausea, acid reflux, burping and bruising.
Have backed down to 50 and eventually to 25 to get the hell off!
Can&#039;t drive,  go anywhere or function.""",1.0,34
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Worked!! I know many of you ladies are freaking out way too much. That was my condition the last 2 weeks. However I just got my period!! 
Me and my boyfriend had protected sex at around 3 am on 23rd Nov. (I was fertile then, my period ended before a week). The condom broke and we only realised that after he came. I took plan B about 10 hours later. I had no symptoms for a week. I did have a little gastrointestinal distress this past week. My stomach was bloated since yesterday(4th) and i started cramping, just got my period today, 5th December. 
Don&#039;t worry, the pill is mostly likely to work, especially if taken within the first 24 hours. But do make sure to be very careful next time because this pill used too often can cause many problems""",10.0,3
Striant,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Used Striant for several years.  It&#039;s a buccal (placed under top lip on gum) and I was advised by pharmacist that buccal method is the quickest delivery of medicine (also bypasses liver).  My T numbers were the best ever on Striant (from &lt;200 to 700 ).  My biggest problem was you have to use it 2x per day and I could only handle 1x/day in morning, otherwise, it kept me awake/anxious at night! I would have to say though, if you&#039;re strictly looking to raise numbers it&#039;s probably the best t replacement (other than shots) and had Axiron not came along, I&#039;d still be using Striant.""",7.0,4
Lexiscan,Diagnosis and Investigation,"""I took the Lexiscan stress test yesterday.  The hardest part of the test was lying still for 45 min.  The chemical was injected during the last 10min and I felt no real side effects.  I had a slight taste in my mouth for maybe 20 seconds and I noticed that my heart rate increased.  After a couple of minutes my heart started slowing and after the 10min period, I felt normal.  If you are scheduled for the test, stop worrying, it&#039;s not that bad.  Don&#039;t stress out from all the horror stories you read on the Internet.""",9.0,54
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""I took Prozac for about a year.  My husband said I seemed less depressed so I continued taking it, but in most ways I seemed worse.  I felt like  a zombie.  I lost interest in sex.  I just sat around all day doing nothing.  I am 65 now and I have had depression since I was about 10.  I find that meditation, exercise, and careful eating have helped me way more than prozac.  The only time I get depressed now is if I eat junk food.  I eat only organic foods.  I quit eating all grains (pasta, rice, cereal, bread, crackers, cookies, cake, etc.).  I never use sugar.  If I need a little sweetener I use stevia (no artificial sweeteners).  I eat a lot of veggies.  I eat only a small amount of fruit (sugar) especially berries.  Healthy/Happy.""",1.0,46
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""While taking this medicine... It keeps my mind racing, kept my heart %u2665 racing. For the 3 weeks I&#039;ve been taking it my blood pressure stayed high while taking the meds now that I stop taking them my blood pressure been back to normal. I stayed very hot &amp; dizzy while on it. I felt the same just had a little energy.""",2.0,25
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Well i have been on this medication for about 5 months so far i been loving it periods have decrease so is cramping . I did gain weight with this medication (5lbs) which is not bad for me because i was way too skinny ,  no mood swings no acne. the only thing i do have to say is that  this medication is expensive but worth it""",9.0,5
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""I had found out I have  Chlamydia  and was told
To take 4 pills all at once. 
So I had ate then waited 30 min then took all 4 pills then had cracker after and I have no side effects at all
So if you  are reading this and is scared to take the pill cause or scared of the side effects everybody&#039;s different""",10.0,14
Triumeq,HIV Infection,"""I have had HIV since Nov.2002 I was taking Viread and Triziver and my Doctor decided to put me on Triumeq back in July 2015 I have been having almost all the side affects, I wish I have never started taking this and just stayed on my old meds because they were doing great for me!""",4.0,11
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Nexplanon is the first birth control I&rsquo;ve ever used. I&rsquo;m 25. My boyfriend and I simply wanted to most effective birth control method. I am a fairly chill/nonchalant/level headed individual.  I had Nexplanon implanted 9 days ago and I literally cannot control my emotions at all. The mood swings are outrageous. I&rsquo;m literally irritated about everything, that turns into anger, then it turns into crying because of the frustration of the mood swings. I&rsquo;ve read that it can be this way with any birth control method but my GAWD did I wish someone would have told me before I had it implanted. I had my period the week before it was implanted and I&rsquo;ve experienced no irregular bleeding yet. If the bleeding is ridiculous then I will have it removed.""",7.0,0
Calcium carbonate,GERD,"""Doesn&#039;t work.""",1.0,14
Tramadol,Pain,"""I have torn ligaments in my shoulder along with tendinitis and was prescribed 50mg every 4 to 6 hours.  I have received no pain relief from this medication.""",1.0,25
Linaclotide,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""First off this medication has been a life saver for me. I have suffered from IBS-D since I was a teenager and I found a support group that has helped me through it. I was given Linzess and ya the first 2 weeks can be bad, but I continued to take it and I have felt so much better. i also was instructed to take a really good multivitiman to help make sure I had all of my nutrients needed through the day and if you can work out that is what is helping me to cope. I really hope this helps some of you out there and I will continue to pray for a cure.""",10.0,27
Harvoni,Hepatitis C,"""I have just finished a 12 week treatment period and my last blood work was viral free as it was after the 8th week. My viral count was 3,000,000 at the outset of treatment, 45 after 4 weeks and, as I said, undetected after the 8th week, I have experienced some mild diarrhea, briefly, and mild tiredness....but I&#039;m 69 years old so who&#039;s to say?""",10.0,62
Toradol,Pain,"""Toradol has literally been a lifesaver! I have Cervical Dystonia, which gives me really bad migraines. Toradol usually will take my entire migraine away, and if it doesn&#039;t, it makes it manageable.It doesn&#039;t make me sick to my stomach, and it doesn&#039;t make me too drowsy, I&#039;m able to drive home afterwards. The only bad thing about it is that I usually have pain around the injection site that lasts for a long while, but it hardly compares to the pain of the headache I had before it!""",10.0,16
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""20, female. I&#039;ve been taking 100mg for 18 months I feel a lot better than what I did in regards to my depression but I feel nauseous 70% of the time and if I accidentally forget a pill I feel absolutely awful. Bizarre dreams, incredibly tired, diarrhea and paresthesia. I&#039;m afraid to stop taking it for good because of what it does to me, something I&#039;ll be discussing with my doctor.""",4.0,33
Tapentadol,Pain,"""It gave me sores in my mouth where the pill touched my jaw on the inside and also under my tongue. After a few days my insides felt like they were getting distressed also, even with food and prescription stomach medicines. I&#039;m surprised no one else has complained with this side effect.""",7.0,13
Duloxetine,ibromyalgia,"""I have been taking Cymbalta for several years, having my dose upped slowly to a total of 90mg taken throughout the day.  30mg in the morning and 60mg at bedtime and even with the increases I have not had ANY pain relief that I have noticed from before I started taking the Cymbalta.  I can say though that it has somewhat helped me with some depression that I had begun to have due to the fibromyalgia.""",3.0,4
Morphine,Chronic Pain,"""It is unbelieveable.  I have hurt so badly and for so long.,  Finally I got a caring Doctor that actually listened to me.  He spent about 45 minutes talking to me.  I have had a spinal fusion and both hips replaced.  The discs above and below the fusion are going bad  I found a doctor that prescribed the MS and I am almost pain free.  I am afraid to take a deep breath.  It has been so long since I could do the most ordinary things like push the grocery cart and walk up an incline.  I think this drug is wonderful.  I haven&#039;t had the up and down ride you get with hydrocodone,""",10.0,44
Clarithromycin,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""Every side effect listed was experienced by me to the point that I could not sleep.  The horrid taste in my mouth, joint pain, backache, nausea, severe headache and urinary hesitation.  Avoid this medication.""",3.0,6
Methadone,Opiate Withdrawal,"""I was addicted to opiate&#039;s for years and eventually prescribed methadone to relieve chronic pain that was combined with opiate addiction. This medicine saved my life. It allows me to keep a steady job and be a good mother to my girls and a good partner to my boyfriend. I no longer wake up every morning with that nagging thought of ok how am I going to make it through another day. There&#039;s a lot of people who will tell you all negative information about this drug. Don&#039;t listen to them. I recommend talking to a doctor or clinic about this and staying in Narcotics Anonymous.""",10.0,10
Hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""The generic for Benicar 40/12.5 is not efficient in lowering blood pressure nor does it aid in water retention.  My insurance will no longer pay for brand and my blood pressure is extremely high.  I want the real thing back!!!""",1.0,0
Compazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I was given this for migraines. I was stationed in Hampton Roads, VA doing my time in the Navy.  I had a TBI in Bahrain, and was sent to Virginia for various medical treatments.  I had blackouts and severe migraines that made me see spots at least 3-5 times a week.  It was pure hell so I thought.  I would try to tolerate it the best I could, and I began frequenting the hospital where I received this drug.  It took some time to figure out which drug I was having the horrendous side effects.  Portsmouth Naval issued me a &quot;cocktail&quot; as they called it with this drug included.  Over a few experiences with various doctors I figured out this drug was the culprit.  This drug made me feel like something terrible was crawling under my skin.  6  hours of hell.""",1.0,15
L-methylfolate,Depression,"""Soon after beginning menopause I began to wake up after only sleeping for about 4 1/2 hours and I couldn&#039;t get back to sleep. This became a vicious cycle where I worried that I couldn&#039;t get back to sleep which increased the anxiety which kept me from getting back to sleep. My neurologist recommended Nidra Yoga. She also prescribed 15MG of Deplin. Even though I wasn&#039;t low in folate nor was I taking an SSRI, the Deplin was just what I needed to keep me more relaxed. I also read Learn to Relax by Eugene Walker and did progressive desensitization exercises while visualizing myself relaxing and getting back to sleep. The Savvy Insomniac also helped me understand that I could get back to sleep if I didn&#039;t stress about it.""",10.0,9
Amitriptyline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have troubles with Anxiety and insomnia for years I&#039;ve been on different types of medicine and some of them helped but I just went to my doctor On 8/15 and He put me on Amitripyline 50 mg so I take that night and I must say that&#039;s the best sleep I&#039;ve had in a long time , I woke up feeling good I had plenty of energy and my mood was totally different I have 28 employees and sometimes it can be VERY stressful but I went to work feeling GREAT and I&#039;ve only took 1 pill so far !!!! I&#039;m looking forward to a new me since ❤️""",10.0,22
Naproxen / sumatriptan,Migraine,"""Best headache medicine I&#039;ve ever taken.  The only one that takes care of a migraine well enough that I can still function.  It&#039;s expensive, but worth every penny.""",10.0,12
Avandia,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been taking 4mg once in morning for last 8 or 9 years without any problems. Weight is staying stable within 5 lbs  /- for the last 8 or 9 years. """,10.0,36
Anastrozole,Breast Cance,"""I have been on this medicine for about 4 months and its been rough. I 
have gained weight, have severe joint pain, swelling, and now having headaches. I have also pain or feeling of swelling behind my eyes. I really dont want to take this for 5 years!!!!Going to the doctor in march --hoping there is something different to take.""",3.0,44
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""This drug does work great for sleep. I have used it for several years actually and it never fails to put me to sleep. PLEASE BE WARNED! I did take some and had an accident,(no one was hurt thank Goodness) but I did receive a DUI for it even though I was just 0.002% (and yes I mean percent not mg) above the legal threshold for intoxication (no excuse, just saying courts don&#039;t go easy on you).  I was not taking more than prescribed but I had it in my system when I rear ended someone. This was after taking it for years so I was very tolerant of it and I remember everything from it, it was a just a minor accident. Do not drive if you think there is any in your system. I am not saying be afraid of it, it really really works. Just be careful.""",10.0,31
Citalopram,Depression,"""To all starting out on Celexa, please don&#039;t judge it by the first 3 weeks.  I am now at 8 weeks and I&#039;ve never felt better.  My doctor said the full effect will be felt at 8 weeks - I can truly tell. The first 3 weeks I was beyond tired, getting up and getting to work was painful.  I&#039;m usually a night owl but I was ready to crash after dinner every night. By week 4 all of my energy came back.  My moods were amazing, my social skills did a 180 degree turn. This medication truly changed my life.  I haven&#039;t tried anything before for my anxiety/depression as I am in my early 20&#039;s. I knew I needed help when my illness began to destroy my personal relationships.  The constant yawing, tiredness, fogginess will go away. Your body will adapt.""",10.0,101
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I started this in August it broke my face out terribly I play college soccer and was extremely sun burned all season it is now November and my face hasn&#039;t improved much at all.""",4.0,17
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on the third shot of Depo-Provera. I have no more periods but the side effects right now are horrible. I have headaches, my stomach is hurting painfully most of my time. I&#039;ve been having hot flashes. I did get dizzy yesterday. But I haven&#039;t gained any weight, in fact I&#039;ve lost 5 pounds but my only concern is my stomach pain, it gives me nausea. I never vomit I only feel like it. It&#039;s huge cramping, and sometimes bloating.""",7.0,2
Propranolol,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve suffered with migraines as has every female in my family since my late teens. By late 20s I was searching for a prophylactic as I was using Imitrex far more than recommended (or insurance would pay for). I tried anticonvuldants, antidepressants,and calcium channel blockers but with no success until I tried propranolol. My migraines nearly disappeared for months. What a joyful and exciting time in my life to be pain free! Unfortunately, my hair began to fall out in large quantities. Bald spots were forming and my hairline receding. Not an acceptable side effect for young ladies. I hate I had to stop the propranolol but there were no other explanations for the hair loss. With new Rogaine hair I&#039;m back to square one.""",8.0,40
Vicodin,Pain,"""Ripped my gastro calf muscle playing tennis...Ouch..very painful and hard to sleep at night.  Vicodin helps for mostly on the outside of the injury but not too much within the deep damaged tissue for me.  I&#039;d say about 85 percent or so, just enough to ease off the majority of pain for comfort at bedtime.""",8.0,12
Colesevelam,"Diarrhea, Chronic","""I have bile salt malasorbtion colitis due to a right hemicolectomy years ago and after several more operations and only been given codeine to help slow things down .I have tried questran and colestid but found them gave me sickness. My new consultant recommended these but warned that they were hard to find. But they have completely given me my life back. I never thought that I would be pain free and diahorea free. My only problem is my chemist finds it hard to get them for me and the two other chemists do not keep them on their list. They are my life  saver and I can now finally eat a whole meal!!!""",10.0,12
Viagra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I&#039;m a 28 year old guy with erection difficulty, mostly I think from performance anxiety and just life anxiety too. I&#039;ve taken Viagra when I need it for over a year now and it is AMAZING. It will give you firm and lasting erections an hour before taking it..I take 50 mg but find sometimes I take 75 mg if I know I&#039;ll have a longer night with the girlfriend ;) 
Now, it is expensive...even with insurance it costs about $30 per 100 mg pill. So splitting it would be $15 per 50 mg dose but it is SOO worth it being happy with my girlfriend..it has improved confidence in my sex life immensely..not always worrying if I can get and maintain an erection.
The side effects for me (but manageable): stuffy nose, headache, bloodshot eyes, heartburn.""",10.0,93
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""Tried 25.50 .75 .125,doctor changes amount like no mans bussness.
Mercury.Actavis,Whochatdt.
All seem to have bad side effects.
I&#039;m sick of headaches.nausea on a good day tremors.heart palpitations.jittery.etc on a bad day.which seem to be 5/7 days a week.
I don&#039;t want to poison my body anymore but I&#039;ve been scared into taking it .I think I&#039;m scared of coma, not dying just a coma 
What else can I / we try. I know I am not alone.""",1.0,26
Oxymorphone,Pain,"""Made me feel like I had flu like symptoms.""",5.0,36
Phenazopyridine,Dysuria,"""I took it while at work. It never calmed my pain. I plan on going to get some AZO.""",1.0,2
Claravis,Acne,"""I have a mild stubborn case of acne, right when i took the first pill my skin cleared completley. 
The syptoms i have gotten are welts on my arms from the dryness (if you experience that ask your derm. to perscribe you with some topical cream) moderate back pains, easy nose bleeds (if you tap my nose it will start bleeding), severe dry/cracked lips, dry eyes (just a feeling of &#039;tired eyes&#039; all the time)
i highly reccomend taking this medication, but buy aquaphor for your dry lips it is by far the best chapstick ever!! you can find it at CVS, rite aid, any general store""",10.0,19
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve had bad reactions to every mood stabilizer I&#039;ve tried, but this was truly the scariest. I had to withdraw from college because I was sleeping constantly, crying for 8 hours at a time, and hallucinating. I eventually became suicidal and landed myself in the hospital for 2 weeks. I know that everyone reacts differently and finding the bipolar cocktail is a painful trial and error process, but if you have this experience, I wanted you to know you are not alone.""",2.0,48
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""This is magic""",10.0,19
Requip,Periodic Limb Movement Disorde,"""I couldn&#039;t sleep at all when taking Requip!""",1.0,20
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I got the shot at my first 6 weeks check up after I had my baby and I bled 6 months straight it finally stopped and then every other month I will bleed heavy for a few days and it continues on and on I have gained so much weight off of this shot it just makes my body feel funny. I wont&#039; be continuing this shot! Don&#039;t take the shot.""",5.0,6
Venlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Mild side effects. Takes a while to wear off in the morning.""",9.0,9
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I began taking Phentermine on June 20th and have lost 12 pounds so far with it. The first week made me feel really weird and slightly jittery but that went away after the first week on it. The only bad side effect I get from this medication is severe dry mouth. Sometimes this is good because it makes me drink more water than I normally would however, sometimes this medication makes me not thirsty at all. I do believe that my body is getting used to it because recently I will take it and still feel hungry. I have lost the weight with the medication, exercising and eating relatively healthy. 
Overall I like this medication and I do believe it has jump started my weight loss journey.""",8.0,11
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""On Bydureon since January 2016. The most significant problem from the beginning r the small hard lumps at inj.site. It has improved since I 1st began. I find the plunger is difficult to press down firmly. Tap gently 20x then 1/4 turn till 80 to mix. It&#039;s recm&#039;d to hold in place for 10secs. I put my foot on a low step stool to firmly keep a 45 degree angle from hip to knee. For mths no symptoms only lumps. Now I&#039;m here sharing my story bcuz I&#039;m suspicious it&#039;s responsible for these bouts w/severe nausea w/VERY LOUD STOMACH/GUT NOISES. I&#039;m taking Metformin too. I&#039;ve lost 53lbs.Size 14 to 8. A1C pending. Can&#039;t confirm nausea/growling stomach/belching r caused by it. Stopped ALL WHITE FOODS/MOST SUGAR. Need2know if I&#039;m hurting myself 2b cont&#039;d""",8.0,29
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""My mother took it for UTI. after the fouth dose, she had shaking chills, fever, chest pain and upper back pain. I am not sure whether this is caused by UTI itself or from the medication, hope that she recovers""",1.0,2
Crestor,"High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous","""Lovastatin didn&#039;t work for me. I changed to Crestor and result was a miracle for me (from 275 to 187), that&#039;s what I needed for a long time.""",10.0,44
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I started taking Topamax about 3 years ago.  Began at 25mg a day for a week.  The second week I was supposed to move up to 50, the third week 2 75mg and then finally to 100mg on the fourth week.  I never really had to move past 25mg.  My migraines all but stopped after a month of being on the medication and at the lowest dose.  I had all the side effects - tingling, weight loss (very happy about it too), forgetting certain words and the nasty taste of soda.  That was okay because I only drink it very rarely anyway.  I was getting 1-2 migraines a week and now, I may have 1-2 a year.  Most of the side effect seemed to have faded with time as well.  Very, very pleased with this medication.""",9.0,82
Tretinoin,Photoaging of the Skin,"""My doctor prescribed this tretinoin cream for me. I don&#039;t use it on a regular basis like I should, but I can tell you that even though I don&#039;t use it as often, my skin looks younger. I still have acne and I&#039;m trying to get in the habit of using the cream more often, but my acne has diminished some. Overall, I like the product.""",7.0,14
Geodon,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have a 10 yr old daughter ( Bi Polar, Anxiety and ADHD ) who has been taking Geodon for about two months and it&#039;s been working great! I think the most important thing to remember is to go slow.  20mg for a couple weeks then 40mg for a couple weeks and so on and so forth.   It does make you tired at 1st but it wears off after a while. My Daughter was 1st on Risperdal for a couple years starting at age 6 but it stopped working well and she was gaining a lot of weight.  Then we eased her into Abilify and she was on it for 2 years and still was gaining to much weight.  I don&#039;t think the Abilify ever worked that effectively and she was just getting out of control.""",8.0,40
Butrans,Pain,"""I have had 3 major back surgeries in 6 years. Last surgery fused me at 3 levels, taken Hydrocodene for years, was becoming seriously addicted before last surgery. 2 years after last surgery in Nov. 2014 back, hip and leg pain started to return. My pain management doctor suggested Butrans patches, 10mcg/hour every 7 days a new patch.  10mcg was too strong, sleep all the time, so switched to 5mcg didn&#039;t sleep but had no noticeable pain relief. Upped dosage to 7.5mcg/hour patch and have decent pain relief, still need hydrocodene 5mg for break thru pain occasionally. I have been on the patches for almost 5 months. Now experiencing joint and muscle pain in arms, wrists and knees.  Hate to give up the patch but still sleepy all the time, no energy.""",8.0,9
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I have suffered from acne for about 5 years (since the age of 15) and am now 20. 

I first started taking Accutane about a year ago, and let me tell you, it is 100% WORTH IT! 

My dermatologist prescribed me a 20mg dose daily for a year. The first 2-3 months there was really no change except that the first month I did break out a bit more (nothing too bad).

By the third month I did see improvement, and I was no longer producing new pimples.

Each month I noticed less and less acne as well as my scars fading away.

Here I am a year later with flawless skin and almost no scars :) I stopped treatment about a month ago and haven""",10.0,11
Stadol,,"""I have been using Stadol since I was 21 and I am now 40. This is a great medicine if you use it when you supposed to use it. I am 40 now and the doctors have to give me something much more stronger now to help me with my pain from cancer. """,10.0,7
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""Bigger boobs, clear skin, no emotional disruption, no ill side effects that I&#039;ve noticed whatsoever. Absolutely a godsend.""",10.0,6
Sertraline,Depression,"""For 8 years I have suffered with depression and anxiety and when I got to college the first thing I did was get diagnosed. My father refused to believe anything was wrong with me so this was my only option, to do it this way. After being put on Sertraline for about 3 months now my depression has improved dramatically and I am no longer having as many problems with social anxiety.""",8.0,29
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using this medication for nearly 3 months now and I had under skin acne or blackheads I tried deep cleansing for a year and many other medications I tried retin-a and it removed my under skin blackheads but made my skin red .. After I used this pill it actually worked really well at least until now.  I recommend this as it made my skin better. But I don&#039;t know if I stop taking it my acne will come back or not. And the beautiful thing about this medication is that u don&#039;t have to worry about your skin anymore because its clear""",8.0,21
Dapsone,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using this stuff for a couple of weeks and my skin is worse. Every day I wake up with more cysts. I was hoping to read reviews saying that it takes a few weeks before it kicks in and starts working, but now I&#039;m disappointed in that it seems as though the other reviewers had more immediate improvement. """,1.0,1
Wellbutrin XL,Depression,"""I am making this solely because I remember looking up reviews of antidepressants before I ever took one and being terrified of what my life might look like if I started taking one. I took Lexapro for 3 days and felt like a zombie, and swore off antidepressants. However, my depression continued. Thankfully my roommate who is also a 21 year old junior in college told me about her positive experience. I feel like a completely different person now. The first two weeks my emotions were all over the place, and my anxiety was high. Anxiety is still factor sometimes, but it gets less frequent every week. At 5 weeks on Wellbutrin my life has changed for the better. I finally feel like I can live the life that I was meant to. And I&#039;ve lost weight!""",9.0,89
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This is horrible,  took 4 sips of this solution and immediately started projectile vomiting! I must have gotten enough of the medicine in me, it was coming out both ends!  I stopped taking the medicine and took 3 laxatives at 6pm and was fine for my 8am colonoscopy""",1.0,2
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on Brintellix for about a week.  I didn&#039;t notice anything until yesterday when realized I felt happier, not manic... just normal happy. Less anxious and more sociable.  I&#039;m worried about the side effects, don&#039;t want it to backfire on me like Ability and Lamictal did.  Constipated but that is normal for me.  """,7.0,19
Copaxone,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have been using Copaxone for almost ten years. In that time I have had maybe two flareups. I self inject. Found the auto inject hurt more. Skin irritation lasts less than half an hour. The only long term side effect is a loss of fat cells under the skin which cause slight indentations. I chose Copaxone after many hours of research and have never been sorry. I intend to continue using this drug until someone convinces me there is something better.""",10.0,54
Acetaminophen / diphenhydramine,Insomnia,"""I will never take this again. Woke with such a dry mouth I could barely swallow, and a need to use my inhaler. This is NOT a usual thing for me. Reading today, I see that anyone with asthma etc should not use this. I would echo that. I did sleep but still feel unwell and glad I only took TWO.""",1.0,6
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""No side effects.  Blood pressure fairly well controlled on 5 mg of this only.""",10.0,113
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""I started taking this on Feb 28 2017, after a day I started hving mild diarrhea and then came stomach pains. Oh it hurts so much! Feels like your stomach acids are eating away at your guts! So this morning I decided not to take anymore remaining antibiotics until I talk to my doctor about a different antibiotic. Not only did I have these few problems I also felt fatigued all day for the last 2 days while on this. Everyone is different so for me this does not work. I still feel congested even after a few days of taking this!""",1.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""To help with bad case of PMS (acne, depression, anxiety), decided to start something that will help regulate my periods and balance my hormones. Just started this, and now on day 5, and my only complaint is I feel like I have &#039;morning sickness&#039;. I&#039;m so sick to my stomach not long after taking it. And prescription nausea meds don&#039;t help. I&#039;m not expecting the acne to clear up immediately, but on plus side, no depression and anxiety, which is huge win. So far, if the nausea leaves within next couple months, I will continue this medication.""",7.0,17
Capecitabine,"Breast Cancer, Metastatic","""I have advanced breast cancer in treatment.  Xeloda has been better than being stuck in the chemo suite at my oncologist&#039;s office all the time.  I just take the pills and they are pretty easy to take, compared to the infusions. Now I just have to go once a month to get my Taxotere.  

My nurse also has me putting lots of lotion on my hands and feet to prevent side effects, so far my hands are just dry sometimes. The best part is my hair is coming back. If I&#039;d known this drug was available earlier, I&#039;d have asked for it.""",9.0,119
Zytiga,Prostate Cance,"""PSA dropped from 7.46 to 0.34  in 30 days.  Leg cramps occasional but no fun.  Critical to take Zytiga/prednisone exactly as prescribed.""",10.0,53
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I get cold sores when I go in excessive sun at least once a year. I could see that the sore was coming this time around, so I grabbed some abreva. Not only did it seem to be of little affect, but it made my blister grow more than I have seen it without treating it with anything. The Abreva takes the pain away, but as for the blistering, it only makes it larger.""",2.0,6
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""Hi, I&#039;m 18 years old.. I started taking Wellbutrin 3 months ago when my Psychiatrist put me on. I looked up reviews up in here, and recommended I should be prescribed. Anyway, the first couple months are horrible but don&#039;t give up! 1 month ago all my problems with Prozac were alleviated my focus was 10X better (I also have ADHD so my grades skyrocketed)! And my depression died..yes DIED, I laugh so much now people at my school ask me why I laugh so much it&#039;s refreshing actually. Anyway... Prozac gave me severe loss of libido (on a serious note) I&#039;m 18 so it bothered me horribly that I had a low sex drive on Prozac after months on end of taking Prozac my libido became ED.... And I lived a fairly healthy life trust me. Wellbutrin fixed my problems""",8.0,58
Duloxetine,Depression,"""This medicine was a disaster for me. I was put on 30mg once a day before bed and the day I started it I felt the effects. I started to get the shakes, I got hyper, I was nauseous, all my muscles were tense especially my neck, I sweat CONSTANTLY I couldn&#039;t drink enough for how bad I was sweating. At the one week mark I was directed to double the dose. BIG mistake. My throat started to get very tight and my pupils were so dilated you could no longer see the color of my eyes; I have glaucoma so that could be why. I eventually went to the ER where they directed me to take one more half dose and stop. I had 0 benefits it just made me feel horrible. Seeing as I had a similar reaction to Effexor I&#039;m clueless as to why I was put on this medication.""",1.0,16
Saw palmetto,Overactive Bladde,"""I took this for 1 week and stopped. After 5 days my knees were in severe pain, then my elbows were extremely sore. Now my wrists are so sore I can barely even pick up a cup of coffee.  Since stopping it, the only pain I currently have is my wrists, I&#039;m only hoping the pain will soon go away also. I am over 60 and should have read about possible side effects before buying it.""",1.0,0
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I have used this for about 5 months now and I have felt nothing but crappy the whole time. I throw up almost all the time. Feel exhausted constantly. Get diahrrra when I&#039;m vomiting. Can&#039;t sleep well. Crazy mood swings. I&#039;m not pregnant, so it obviously works. It just has gnarly side effects. I&#039;ve see many others with the same issues. I chose it initially because I thought it would be easier than taking a pill every day. I didn&#039;t want to get any of the inserts. So, this seemed the best option for me. When I saw the side effects I didn&#039;t think much of it since I would have those kinds of symptoms when I was on my period or a few days before I would get it. But it the symptoms are to the extreme. my period is also lighter and longer.""",3.0,3
Loratadine / pseudoephedrine,Nasal Congestion,"""Doctors gave this medicine to me thinking I had allergy. I thought it was cold. I didnot have any runny nose, itchy eyes or anything as mentioned on the label of the box. I took Claritin-D 12 hrs when I felt I got congestion in nasal passage and felt like mucus was passing through the passage between nose and throat all the time and got different side effects all the time. 
This time I had severe side effects like started feeling feverish, heart was pounding faster, felt extremely weak; then I read about the side effects on this website.""",5.0,34
Clobetasol,Psoriasis,"""AMAZING!

Within 4 days I could see a difference in my  skin.The plaques were starting to fade,the redness and itchiness GONE!

It has been exactly one week since I started using the spray and I no longer have psoriasis..""",10.0,33
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I am 18 now I was on the lowest dose of trinessa for 8 months to regulate my period. I get terrible migraines due to irregular period and they get so bad I end up at the ER so my Doctor put me back on trinessa. I loved it. It gives me my period every month around the same couple days after a few months of starting the pill, my acne was all cleared, and I had 2 migraines In 8 months and no daily headaches like usual. The only cons are that I gained about 5 pounds which isn&#039;t so bad all birth control does this but I am also tiny for my age (105 pounds) and I was also a bit moody. But those side affects are a lot better than migraines which are not even bearable. I recommend this birth control. Also my insurance covers the price every month.""",8.0,2
Zyprexa,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Doing wonders for me. Only problem I find is it makes my mouth extremely dry. I take it 3 times a day and I am fine all day. It doesn&#039;t make me too sleepy and I am still able to go to sleep at night with no problem.""",8.0,19
Minocycline,Acne,"""I have had severe acne for 5 years. only on chin (half of the face). I&#039;m 20 years old and have been to about 5 different derms. The last derm gave me this pill but it was for only 1 month and 50 mg per day. I used this only one month and didn&#039;t see any change and stopped using it. After a while the same derm gave it to me again for 1 month and I didn&#039;t see any change. I&#039;m currently going to another derm and he prescribed it to me 75 mg 2 times per day for two months. My face cleared to the point that I didn&#039;t have to use makeup the last month of using it and one month after using it. Later I was on stressed because of finals and my severe acne came back but not as bad as before. I&#039;m on it 100 mg 2 times per day (I am hoping after using it my acne doesn&#039;t come back again)""",8.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m a  mother of 2 after reading the reviews I can see where my irritability has been coming from with my kids.

Other than that no issues""",5.0,0
Fluticasone,Rhinitis,"""I took this ONCE. I could not sleep all night - I went to bed at 10 and was up until 4 am. Every time I closed my eyes, I entered a lucid dream and started talking and woke myself up. It was so strange. The next day, I tried to nap and the same thing happened. Eventually, it went away. And I never took Flonase again.""",1.0,26
Exparel,Pain,"""I was injected with this at the close of my foot surgery (5th metatarsal oblique fracture). I experienced NO pain at all during my recovery. I wore an armband for 96 hours to alert others, in case of emergency, not to re-administer this medicine. This injection enabled me to rest comfortably, and prevented me from needing to take narcotics for pain relief.  Friends who had previous bunion/foot surgeries had warned me of how painful it would be. I expressed this to my doctor and he said the Experal would provide relief for as short as 24 hours to 72 hours. I NEVER had pain so can&#039;t say how long the shot lasted. My foot and leg were completely wrapped with an icing system integrated so I really couldn&#039;t tell how long my foot was actually numb.""",10.0,22
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""This stuff is amazing! At first I had my doubts because in the first week my face became red, sore, dry and flaky. However, that is something that you have to put up with for a week or two. My skin is almost completely clear and I am up to about month 4 of using the gel. My advice is do not give up on the gel, keep using it and you will see improvements!""",10.0,62
Nora-Be,Birth Control,"""After having a baby I needed to go on a birth control that was safe to take while breast-feeding. I also, needed something that was estrogen free due to my history with cyst in my breast and could be less likely to cause cyst and cancer. So, my OB recommended this and said its the only safe BC pill to take while breast-feeding. As soon as I started taking it I started bleeding,  around 10 days. So far, after a few months the only down fall seemed to be 2 possible periods per month and sometimes it the bleeding could be lengthy, however, I dealt with it and stayed on the pill. Next thing ) I started breaking out in what looked like hives on my neck, chin and face. It was really bad for a month!! I went to Dermo and told to stop taking immediately!!""",2.0,4
Adalimumab,Psoriasis,"""I started taking humira in 2008 8), I had Psoriasis on over 90% of my body. I cleared 100% after a few months also while using topicals. Now , it doesn&#039;t work at all and I&#039;m flaring up and getting psoriasis in places I never had it. My doctor even added Otezla which works like the humira but is a pill. Still I&#039;m flaring up, I&#039;m switching to a new medication I pray it works.""",5.0,18
Accutane,Acne,"""You won&#039;t see your face changing until about 2 months in. It becomes very smooth and almost everyday I get complements by people about how smooth my skin in. Make SURE YOU USE PONDS FACIAL CLEANSER! It moisturizes your skin while cleaning it. Trust me. Then use ponds facial lotion. I use a little when out in public (because I don&#039;t want my face to look greasy) and a ton before I go to bed. If you always apply BEEWAX Chapstick, your lips will never be chapped. Today I&#039;m finishing my 3rd month (takes 4), my nose is very dry. I have to pick it constantly because it hurts. I haven&#039;t had a bump in about 4 weeks. Nothing really &quot;raised to the surface&quot;, it all just smoothed itself out. After I shave, I get small bumps on my chin.""",10.0,15
Tolterodine,Overactive Bladde,"""I have been taking tolterodine for a few months and it has been life changing. Having a job where I can&#039;t visit the toilet at will meant that a sensitive bladder caused a lot of worry and distress. I feel I now have my life back...I can go for long walks, don&#039;t have to locate the nearest convenience at every venue I visit and can have a day in the city without worrying about queues at the Ladies. For the other contributor who said she felt they weren&#039;t as effective after a few months - keep them in the fridge. This sorted the same issue for me.""",10.0,16
Provenge,Prostate Cance,"""I FELT better after receiving the course. I definitely am glad I had it as I am still feeling well with PSA in the teens and a lumbar metastasis. If it adds months to my life, this is when I want it.""",9.0,23
Celecoxib,Pain,"""I take celebrex for costochrondritis (inflammation of the cartilage in the sternum). It is very painful and can be debilitating. After being on mobic, naproxen and other NSAIDs with no help, my rheumatologist put me on celebrex. It has been amazing. My pain went from about a 7 or 8 to a 1-2. I take it in the morning. This has been the best thing for my chest pain. Although the only issue is the price. But I would rather spend the money than have chest pains""",9.0,30
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I didn&#039;t have a period for a little over a year and now I&#039;ve had two very painful ones in one month""",8.0,9
Tretinoin,Acne,"""hello! I have written two reviews over the past ten months of using tretinoin 0.05 for my acne and I wanted to add some new advice! I realized, around last September, that I had been using foundation with salicylic acid in it which was slowing down my recovery!! I had changed all my face washes, moisturizers, and cleansers to ones without salicylic acid, but the foundation I used every day was actually making my skin worse! I was using the neutrogena skin clearing foundation, but now I am using the Est""",8.0,30
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve been using Victoza since May 2013 and since then have reduced my weight from just under 17 stone to just under 11st (5ft 6&#039;&#039; Stocky build) and my blood sugar within this period is consistently between 4.5 and 7.5 mmol (used to be 15 to &gt;20mmol!!).  Where I&#039;ve seen a huge difference is with my attitude to food.  I don&#039;t consider myself to be or have been on a diet with Victoza but it&#039;s helped immensely with portion control.  I do watch all my carbs, fats and calories now but I don&#039;t feel I really deprive myself.  I hear that signal from my stomach a lot louder than I used to and I feel fuller for longer.  I still graze but food I took for mundane now feels more satisfying.  So glad to see the back of my insulin too!""",10.0,21
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medication made me head into a bad downer and I was  agitated. When I titrated up to 50mg twice a day I had several agitated and had suicidal episodes which were worse than anything I&#039;ve had in my life. When I discontinued it I started becoming manic. I then ended up in the hospital. I&#039;m going back to only using Rexulti after this at a higher dose.""",1.0,0
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Acne,"""I never really had acne until this stuff. Hard cystic acne all over my jawline. Terrible headaches and nausea. I&#039;ve been on it for 2 weeks, but I&#039;m about to call it quits. Too many side effects; it&#039;s us to not worth it. It&#039;s unbelievable.""",1.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was put on Gildess 4 months ago for birth control and I loved it. My period always came on time. It was always light and short. Then CVS switched me to Blisovi about a month and a half ago. I missed a period. I&#039;ve been extremely emotional. And the worst part is, my body feels like it&#039;s falling apart. One day my hands hurt and I can&#039;t move them. The next couple days, my knee feels broken. Then when that pain goes away, my shoulder feels out of place. It&#039;s just never ending pain! I mean it works as a contraceptive obviously. But this pain has been unbearable. I wouldn&#039;t recommend this pill...""",2.0,6
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I initially started taking Cymbalta at 60 mg but the nausea was unbelievably dreadful. I couldn&#039;t even drink a glass of water without throwing it back up. I consulted my physician and we agreed to trying the 30 mg dosage. The nausea has decreased intensely and is manageable. I highly recommend taking it with food. My mood is wonderful.""",8.0,26
Naltrexone,Opiate Dependence,"""Today was my first shot and feel pretty damn good no side effects yet. Guessing no sleep issues as I went home and took a nice nap. I hope this drug is what lots of people say. The hardest part as everyone knows is getting to this shot. Started 10 yrs ago or more can&#039;t remember anymore with pills and then eventually to sniffing a ton of H every day. I nodded out in a car and almost killed someone which still didn&#039;t stop me. Only the potential loss of my kids and family support got me here. So far so good. If I can do this anyone can so please try. Your life is worth it. So amazed at how clear things are becoming only a month sober!""",8.0,72
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""I had anxiety and panic attacks for about 3 years, I finally said enough was enough when I promised after another panic attack im going straight to the doctor and I did. And im glad I did, this drug makes anxiety come all the way down to a manageable level It takes about 2 months from my experience to work, iv been on 50mg for 5 months and I should increase my dose for the remaining anxiety but there&#039;s a reason I wont. The drugs sexual side effects are bad it lowers overall sex drive and makes it hard to climax very annoying.Thats the main reason I want to get off them as well as dislike of long term medication. For someone who is looking to try the drug but maybe apprehensive
Dont be scared to try this medication dont live in anxiety hell""",8.0,30
Sodium oxybate,Narcolepsy,"""When taken as prescribed medications works well for restful sleep.""",9.0,10
Bactrim DS,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""Had an allergic reaction: shortness of breath, uncontrollable shaking, dizziness, near fainting, headache, fast heart rate. """,1.0,41
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""As someone who has an extreme phobia of taking any sort of medication, because side effects petrify me, I was devistated when I found out I had to be on antibiotics, I have really bad health anxiety, but my friend sat with me and persuaded me to take and also stayed for a couple of hours to reassure me that if I&#039;d had a bad reaction it would have happend by now, anyway I&#039;m on the 3rd day, I am so proud I have taken them, I&#039;ve had no side effects accept a strange taste in my mouth but it&#039;s not unbearable. This reassures me in taking more medicines in the future if I need to. Because now I&#039;ve shown myself I can take them and I don&#039;t feel any different. So my experience with this Medicine has been gd. Gd luck people""",10.0,15
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""Sober a year 8-25-11. God, AA and Campral have worked. No cravings I couldn&#039;t handle. Together all have helped me have a new lease on life. Feel better, work has improved. Highly recommend this medicine if you want to quit drinking.""",10.0,33
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on tarina for three months now and its great as a birth control factor. However, I am very emotional now, not as extreme as others, but I do get upset at little things now and I take offense at harmless jokes that I would have never gotten upset about before the pill. I also notice that my cramps are strong (5/10) considering I barely had cramps before these pills, and I get bloated often. Overall it does prevent pregnancy, but crying, cramps, and bloating are the price you have to pay.""",6.0,3
Copper,Birth Control,"""I did a review a month ago about the insertion, this review is just an update how the Cooper IUD Paragard is working for me for my first month, every girl concern: Sex is great he doesn&#039;t feel it, I don&#039;t feel it or get any discomfort during intercourse.   Menstrual: for my surprise my period is the same, is not heavier, I don&#039;t have abnormal cramps, just the usual ones for the first or second day, days are the same for me, Overall every person and every body reacts different but to have your own experience you just have to try it,  for me has been the best BC I have used.. Don&#039;t just judge the IUD Based on what you read and give it try. 10yrs of no worries is worth it.. :)""",10.0,29
Meloxicam,Osteoarthritis,"""Have severe erosive osteoarthritis. This medication did not help.""",3.0,9
Asenapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for about two weeks.  5mg in the morning and at night.  I also take Topamax 125 mg twice a day.  Remereon, 30 mg at night.  Klonopin 0.5 twice a day as needed.  I feel the Saphris calms me down but after my nightly dose, I get the hunger pains very bad and I eat and eat.  This is not good for me.  In the morning it is very hard to wake up and my sleep is not very deep.   I was on Seroquel in the past, a small dose at night and my hunger was not this bad and my sleep was better.  I hope being on Seroquel will work again.""",5.0,3
Concerta,ADHD,"""Concerta, despite having little to no side effects (for me), was not very effective in treating my ADHD symptoms even at very high doses (108mg).""",6.0,5
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""Works well for spasms in my trapezius muscles.  However makes me lethargic for next 24 hrs.""",8.0,29
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""For 1 year, I&#039;ve been suffering from severe muscle pain after I finish my household chores but as my doctor prescribed me this medicine, I can really say that it really works! The pain was gone. Thanks to Soma..""",10.0,34
Levalbuterol,"COPD, Acute","""I used xopenex for the first time yesterday and found it to be very effective. It works fast and releaves the symptoms, I had no side effects.""",8.0,25
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I started college when I took these. But I&#039;ve noticed weight gain. I thought it was the freshman 15 but its not... Also theres been a HUGE decrease in sex drive. Stopping these pills now... Oh and also... I NEVER get acne.. all of a sudden I&#039;m breaking out in places I&#039;ve never even got pimples. Lastly, I&#039;m pretty sure my body is reacting to the medication because I&#039;ve never had a yeast infection... but for some strange reason I&#039;ve been experiencing discomfort. Read about this before you decide to take it.""",4.0,3
Qsymia,Obesity,"""I was put on this medication for obesity by my MD.and had excellent results. Minimal side effects, tingling in my feet and face which did not last long and I lost a ton of weight with little effort, very satisfied.""",10.0,42
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the patch for over a year now. I have had no side effects, but I&#039;ve never had a side affect with any medication I&#039;ve ever been. I have had a couple pregnancy scares, thankfully all false alarms. I went  on birth control to regulate my period and it has worked wonders. I have got my period on Tuesday every fourth week since the first time month of being on it, that was why when I didn&#039;t get it at all the one month I thought I might have been pragnent. The only down side I have found to the patch is that there are lots of places I can&#039;t put it,( my butt, under my bra, my hip) any place that clothing would rub up against on a regular basis, so in the summer trying to find somewhere it won&#039;t show on my bathing suit is hard.""",8.0,7
Restasis,Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca,"""Restasis is an overpriced medication. That is not affordable by most people who need it the most. The typical medicare patient with just a part D coverage for Rx&#039;s will pay more than $250-$350 per month. And Allergen, nor Restasis offer a program for anyone with the awful coverage that is available for someone like me. They don&#039;t consider it an important enough medication to cover the outrageous costs. So how would one rate a medication they can&#039;t get. One...""",1.0,4
Triamcinolone,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;ve only received 1 injection for severe lower back pain in March 09.  Tremendous relief.  Now August 09 pain returning.""",10.0,2
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""I started on the 10mg but still had a lot of pain for 4 weeks. So now my Dr started me on the 15mg and now I am pain free. Love love love it. """,10.0,59
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Apri since I was 16 and am now 24. I love being on Apri. I&#039;ve never had a problem with it. My libido has never decreased nor have I gotten acne. If anything both have gotten exponentially better over time. My periods have gotten lighter, shorter and less painful as well. I really recommend it.""",9.0,6
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been telling everyone I trust that this is the best medicine I have ever taken! I have tried everything! I mean everything! I only have a little weight gain and that&#039;s it. I&#039;m not tired or exhausted. My crashes are like 5 seconds! Seriously! I&#039;m 44 years old I&#039;m a leisure Body Builder and I&#039;m in shape. I&#039;ve always been in tune with my body. I always feel if I have a cold coming on and I would fight it before it becomes full blown. I know if I&#039;m getting side effects from medicine which I always have from the other medicines. Latuda does not mess with me sexually either. I recommend this medicine!""",10.0,86
Mirabegron,Urinary Incontinence,"""This drug caused a lot of problems for me when using the restroom. It had adverse effects on me so I was forced to discontinue taking it. I don&#039;t recommend it.""",1.0,20
Cymbalta,Osteoarthritis,"""This was great for pain relief for the two months I was taking it. The problems I had far out weighted any benefits. I was suffering from blackouts where I would do things and not remember doing them. The depression, nausea, and headaches were unbearable too. I have been off it for 2 months now and am just starting to feel better. I&#039;ll live with the on-average 8 pain.""",2.0,43
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on this medicine for almost 3 months for insulin resistance, I&#039;ve lost about 17 or so pounds but am hit with random nausea episodes, and sometimes multiple times a day. My sugar levels are improving but this feeling of sickness is not.""",7.0,19
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""Seems to help with my blood pressure and protein in my urine. I am also type 2 diabetic.

No noticeable side effects.""",10.0,42
Blisovi 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""Was on Junel Fe and it worked according to my needs...which was to have a lighter more manageable PERIOD or no PERIOD at all. After taking Junel for a year, all was well. Upon my renewal, I went to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription to be told that Junel Fe had been recalled or discontinued, but Blisovi was the same medication. IT IS NOT! Where my cycle had been light to non existent, never experienced cramping even before being on birth control, I have now been on Blisovi since the end of October 2016 and my cycle has gone haywire! Sudden unexpected menstruation, including severe cramping is not the answer! Had me over here thinking about getting on Depo, but I feel that is not the answer either. I am contacting my doctor immediately!""",1.0,5
Buprenorphine / naloxone,None,"""I have been taking Suboxone for ten months now and let me tell you if you are serious about wanting to quit your addiction and you follow your doctors orders you will not find anything better than Suboxone. I was taking 5 x 80mg Oxycontin a day and quit by using suboxone without withdrawls and after a week of taking it i was really back to my old self again. It is true that the same dose is not for everyone. I only took 3 of the 2mg pills a day and that is a low dose but it works. Now I take one.""",10.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I love it. I would recommend it 100%.""",10.0,0
Amitriptyline / chlordiazepoxide,Anxiety,"""Only thing that keeps me out of a psych doctors office.""",10.0,2
Fluticasone,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Gets you over the hump in regard to asthma flare ups, and have had fewer Emergency Room episodes since getting this.  Taking it everyday is another story - it causes chestpain after about the 3rd consecutive day of use.  So I generally stop using after a couple days, and then if symptoms still persist will start up again after a day or two break from the drug.  When asthma is back under control I dont take the drug at all.""",6.0,9
Contrave,Obesity,"""I was getting very discouraged reading everyone&#039;s fantastic testimonials.  I am on week four, have not lost 1 pound, appetite is still overwhelming, ready to give up, until I read one post, where the writer admitted it took almost 4-6 weeks to start controlling their appetite.  Thank you writer, wish I knew who it was.  Thanks to you I am going to start month two with a better outlook.  I am a hormonal mess and starting a hormone therapy Dec 8, hopefully that will help my system.  Keep it up all you who Contrave is working for!""",7.0,18
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I have been on Suboxone for just over 2 months and it has changed my life. I no longer depend on the pain pills or go through the withdrawals when I couldn&#039;t get them. I would tell anyone who wants help to get on Suboxone because it really helps. The only problem is the taste.""",9.0,9
Adderall,ADHD,"""I truly believe this drug helps many adults. Just seem to get through their day a bit easier and if that&#039;s all it takes than so be it. Not everyone is able just jump into the day while wearing a smile.""",10.0,38
Epiduo,Acne,"""Epiduo works GREAT. I had terrible acne, I HATED it. Epiduo has worked wonders, even though it&#039;s not completely gone yet, it has helped so much and I&#039;m so happy.""",9.0,14
Minocycline,Rosacea,"""I have had Rosacea since I was 18. I am now 48, I have tried a few different medicines. This is the first that has improved my skin to the condition it was in before Rosacea. I have not had any side effects from this drug. I give it a 10.""",10.0,32
Bupropion,Depression,"""Day 1 of taking Wellbutrin XL, I was the most positive I&#039;ve been in a long time. I had a very vivid colorful dream that first night, the first time I&#039;ve ever dreamt in color (that I can remember). The dreams subsided after day one, but the medication continued to make me feel better. I&#039;m about 2 months in, and it&#039;s been absolutely amazing in treating my depression. My motivation has drastically skyrocketed, and I feel more positive and optimistic about life.""",9.0,113
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""Another update: Another month gone and I am maintaining the 31 pound weight loss I had with Belviq. As I mentioned in the last update, I&#039;ve taken 5 mg (that&#039;s one half of one pill) every afternoon since I hit goal. I don&#039;t want to go off completely for two reasons. One is that with the reduced dose, while I still feel the effects of reduced appetite and cravings, and not thinking much about food, I do have to put slightly more effort into staying on track. Not a lot, just a little, but I can tell the difference. I think 5 mg is just right for maintenance. Secondly, the good side effects, first and foremost no hot flashes, feeling nice and cool all day and night, sleeping better, and lower heart rate and b/p. Great stuff! So grateful for it!""",10.0,116
Sumatriptan,Cluster Headaches,"""This is the first time I have used Sumatriptan , it was Arrow-Sumatriptan injection.  I immediately felt a slight pressure in my chest and a pushing in my temples and the base of my skull and felt tired and weak.  There was a tingling sensation in my nose and my throat was ultra sensitive.  It is an hour since I injected and my cluster headache has eased but not gone away yet.  My eye has stopped streaming and nose not running so fast and I look slightly more human.  I had hoped for better than this but it is an improvement.""",5.0,6
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I ma 30yrs old and had skyla inserted in me just a bit over a month ago. Although everyone&#039;s experience is different due to different bodies and such, my experience I would say wasn&#039;t painful but uncomfortable (feeling a bit violated) for a lack of better words. First few days I was sporting, followed by my 5daybperiod, followed by more spoting on and off. Its been a month and about a week now and no dark red almost brown chunk like doscharges but I&#039;m not sure if I&#039;m out of the woods yet. Still trying to see and decide if this is still a good choice for me, so far I am rating it a 7 for first time experience, with all the discomfort and spoting on and off. I&#039;ll coment again after my 2nd month and see where I&#039;m at with it.""",7.0,4
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I am a 56 year old RN, have smoked a total of 30 years with a 15 year break before starting again 5 years ago. I love smoking, so this has been difficult, but due to a strong family history of cancer and COPD, I am going to try and stick with the Chantix regimen. So far my side effects have included vivid scarey dreams, gas and bloating, distractibility/difficulty concentrating, irritability, and a 10 lb weight gain in 2 weeks on the medication. The weight gain bothers me the most, as I have gone up 2 jeans sizes in that time period, but quitting smoking highly outweighs the side effects. My goal is to quit by my son&#039;s high school graduation June 10th. Good luck to all who are pursing this goal!""",7.0,11
Methyltestosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Good! """,10.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I&#039;m 22yrs old and have been dealing with acne since about 13yrs old. I&#039;ve been on Tri-Sprintec for almost two years now and what a difference. It has to be the best birth control I&#039;ve ever been on. No gaining weight, mood changes, and my face stays clear even when it is that time of the month.  Life changing.""",8.0,25
Doxycycline,Rosacea,"""Started taking 6 months ago and it appears to be doing an effective job of managing my rosacea. Still get an occasional outbreak, but not as noticeable. Unfortunately the cost is a killer, with insurance the annual cost is over $2,000. May need to find something else.""",7.0,6
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I was 13 when i got my first epiduo, i suffered from serious painful burning on my cheek/chin, it was so bad,i couldnt wear foundation,moisturising cream because it stung because it felt like it scraped loads of my skin off, i have been using it for about  1-2 months and i cannot see a differance,the doctor said its the best going spot treatment, i wouldnt really reccomend it,and im on my 2nd perscription of epiduo now""",5.0,7
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I got the device inserted on May 2, 2017. My doctor advised me to take ibuprofen 1 hour before the procedure. I&#039;m glad I did. It was a crampy feeling after and I bled a little then it stopped. I got mine I  1 week before my period. When my period started it did not stop for 2 months! Light, medium and heavy flow. I had no idea what the day would be. It&#039;s been a few weeks and no period. I break out with acne some and get bloated but nothing major. It&#039;s worth it not having a period.""",9.0,1
Lyrica,Pain,"""I was given this medication for pain after suffering from two herniated disks.  The medication worked great, but I did not know how good until my doctor took me off of it and my pain returned to its debilitated state.""",9.0,35
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I took this medicine for 6 years and it helped my depression. Allergies became much worse over time and I assumed it was just seasonal or food allergy. Suffered a lot with allergies over the 6 years I was on Cymbalta and was unable to do much of anything even though I have 4 school aged kids. When my Doctor recently increased dosage, my allergies went haywire..... prickly feeling in fingers arms back, itchy nose, throat and private region. Because the allergies came on slowly, I didn&#039;t realize it was Cymbalta causing the problem. I really suffered with this and would hate for another to do the same. If you have weird allergy like symptoms, check the Cymbalta. It helped my depression, but I still was not able to live comfortably because of the reaction.""",4.0,16
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""I have constipation all the time due to pain medication that I take daily.  Every couple of weeks I wake up on Sunday morning and down a bottle of magnesium citrate.  Within an hour everything in my bowels is liquefied and problem is solved.  I don&#039;t suggest leaving home for a few hours after doing this though because you and your toilet will become very friendly.""",10.0,79
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Loestrin 24 for about a month and one week, and I went from 112 to 117 and my breats went from a C cup to a D cup! The breats I suppose I don&#039;t mind too much but I absolutley cannot stand the weight gain. I&#039;m a cheerleader and I&#039;m a flyer (the one who goes in the air) so I&#039;m unhappy with that. I&#039;ve also had some random spotting.""",1.0,5
Naloxegol,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""I took this drug for about a week and it did relieve my constipation due to suboxone treatment. After about a week I was going into withdrawals, had to leave work early and was a complete fucking mess by the time I got home. I&#039;m going back to Miralax because it worked, kiND of. Had such hope for this medicine but once it built up in my system I was having full on with drawl. No thank you. Overpriced anyway.""",2.0,25
Humira,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Its been a whole month since my last posting, I recently went to see my Doctor.....and guess what, NO inflammation whatsoever. But have noticed that I have had lot of sinus congestion. But who cares as long as my rheumatoid arthritis factor is @ ZERO.""",9.0,72
Caffeine,Hypersomnia,"""Gave me the speed jitters, irritable, and still tired and sleepy only now I&#039;m grumpy too.""",3.0,18
Zyvox,Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection,"""I contracted MRSA in my right foot second toe. My Dr. Gave me Zyvox because I had MRSA before and it was very hard to heal. It worked very well in clearing it up.  It was the worst 2 weeks of my life. I had nausea, diarrhea. Weakness, I felt horrible. I suppose it was better than losing my toe. It worked for me. I would use it again if the need arose. I am just glad my insurance paid for it or I couldn&#039;t have used it.""",8.0,28
Nuvigil,Narcolepsy,"""Idiopathic Hypersomnia - Nuvigil has been available for prescription for two weeks; I have been taking it for five days.  50mg once in the morning.  I do not have trouble falling asleep at night, which I did on Provigil.  Nuvigil is rather expensive to fill, more than $1 per pill for my copay.  It has helped my daytime sleepiness somewhat, but not taken it away completely.  I still get strong urges to nap, but they are more resistible.  I sleep less at night, more like 7-9 hours than 8-10.  The big problem is that Nuvigil appears to be triggering migraines for me.  I have chronic migraine syndrome and I usually get one per week, but for the first four days on Nuvigil I got three migraines.  I will have to discontinue it if this side effect doesn&#039;t stop.""",5.0,63
Selegiline,Parkinson's Disease,"""This medicine remarkably helped my husbands shaking.  He now barely shakes at all.  Best Parkinson medicine we ever tried.""",10.0,14
Aggrenox,"Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis","""This medication  was used to help prevent  a stroke but it actually  caused me to have a stroke. I wouldn&#039;t  advise anyone to take this medication.  Someone else I knew  had several strokes before  the dr figured  out it was the aggrenox. I was on it 8 months before  having my stroke.""",1.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Was on Ortho Novum 7/7/7 for about 8 years until my sex drive started plummeting, then I was on Microgestin FE 1/20 for 3 years before I started missing periods, which isn&#039;t a horrible thing except for if you are in an intimate relationship and sexually active. So my doctor switched me to Aviane.  The first couple of months were going fantastic, but after that I noticed that I would cry and get emotional at the most ridiculous things and get more than my fair share of headaches. I&#039;ve never had this problem with any of my other birth controls and I was being called out by my boyfriend about the issue.  I&#039;m working with my doctor right now to switch to something else.  I guess the levonorgestrel hormone combination was just not for me.""",5.0,1
Darifenacin,Overactive Bladde,"""I have been taking this medication for I am guessing two years and have loved it. Not really had any side effects that I could think that were any big deal. Now all of a sudden about a week or two ago I can not go a day without an accident or a close call. I need to figure out something soon.""",7.0,35
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""Getting off the depo... Ever since I&#039;ve got it, I&#039;ve had horrible headaches every single day, the only thing that helps is Exedrin Migraine. I&#039;ve gained 20+ pounds &amp; im extremely moody &amp; tired all the time &amp; I spit out of nowhere. I loved the shot at first but I&#039;m getting off of it.""",5.0,1
Vilazodone,Depression,"""Was on this medication for 5-6 weeks. Titrated up to 40mg, but this made my anxiety so bad (mostly physiological), that I went back down to 30mg. Was only on 40mg for a few days. Got my first brain zap, and accompanying psychosis with full blown auditory hallucinations. That&#039;s when I knew it was time to quit. Viibryd isn&#039;t as bad at inhibiting sexual desire as other SSRIs, but it STILL does! For anxiety, this medication wasn&#039;t helpful- but I did notice myself in a more positive and upbeat mood (for what that&#039;s worth). After spending a total of 4-5 hours researching this drug, and hearing about what it&#039;s like if you forget to take your dose (even if you&#039;re an hour off)- I was scared straight. Weaned myself off FAST (5mg reduction per night).""",6.0,12
Sumatriptan,Cluster Headaches,"""Had clusters 37 years now. I&#039;ve tried literally EVERYTHING out there. The only thing that works for immediate relief is imitrex injections. If med takes too long (nasal or pill), it simply doesn&#039;t work. Gabapentin (sp) regime should be started immediately, they eventually stop the nerve from spasms. Imitrex is now available generic (sumatriptan), however, still expensive. I pay $75/shot only available as a two-pack.""",10.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I took this pills coz I&#039;m anemic and my doctor previously put in an IUD to cure my anemia but the IUD came come itself so she told me take birth control pills which is this one. It seems like it helped me to stop bleeding but since 10-15 days I felt like I have shortness of breath and my heartbeat is very fast. I donno why she prescribed me this may be because I have amerigroup insurance or something other reason. I went to my doc to checkup he said I might have blood clot in my lungs. My life is messed up now.""",1.0,2
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I started taking Saxenda the beginning of September and I have lost 28 lbs in a month... I am very pleased with this medicine being that it is very hard for me to lose weight due to my PCOS. I exercise at least 3 to 4 times a week and I&#039;m eating a little more healthy. The only thing about this medication is I have been experiencing eggy burping, nausea and diarrhea since I have been on the 3.0 dosage. Hoping it will subside soon. I&#039;m hoping to lose at least 60 more lbs and I am very confidant that Saxenda will help me reach my goal! I went 0nline and signed up for the discount card to help with the cost I was paying 115.00 now I only pay 30.""",10.0,11
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""My fiance has been addicted to Vicodin since he was 9 years old. He is now 23. I am so thankful that they came out with this medicine. I can remember the fight over the addiction. The sleepless nights and the shits. He was never the same after he had started treatment. He has been clean for a year and a half. Thank you so much. He can finally live free of an addiction.""",10.0,5
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I have had Mild Psoriasis for about 20 years. I mostly used clobetasol or otc hydrocortisone creams and moisturizers. 2 years ago I had a persisternt flare up that did not respond to topical. I started Otezla 18 months. I had Psoriasis lesions on my knees elbows and ankles only. I started laser treatments and Otezla at the same time. I was 95 % cleared after 3 months. I thought it was great but then I started getting lesions in places I have never had before. I had severe lesions on hands and on plantar aspect of feet.  Otezla stopped working for me. I restarted laser treatments and that really helped, after 1 month my lesions are 75% improved.  I got use to Gastrointestinal side effects but I have decided to stop Otezla.""",5.0,13
Prozac,Depression,"""I have been taking Prozac (fluoxetine) for about a month now. I&#039;m 15 and I am taking it for anxiety disorder and depression. So far it has been working. I have not been at all depressed for a while. It took about a week and a half for it to start making a difference. I noticed that I&#039;m more calm when it comes to stress. I like it. I&#039;m taking 10mg at the moment. The only complaint I have about it, is that I have noticed an increase in appetite, which I hate.""",9.0,54
Pramipexole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Delighted to hear others have benefited by taking Mirapex, I have had very mixed results. It certainly has alleviated my symptoms connected with Restless Legs Syndrome. But the relief came with a price. I became so nauseated that I was up all night, so after three nights I had to stop taking the medicine. I found Percocet the ideal replacement.""",1.0,42
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I&#039;ve had horrible cyst acne for years started taking accutane 3 months ago am completely clear now. 

Bad points joint pain dry skin and lips 

Get yourself blistex relief cream works wonders for your lips""",10.0,6
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""It worked wonderfully in my case! I&#039;ve had learning difficulties and anorexia since the second grade. Forty or so years the disorder has been binge/purging with laxatives. Cutting myself when my weight ballooned. In January 2016 my primary care giver placed me on Vyvance. It was wonderful. I would wake up and food was not the first thing on my mind! I was able to focus on meal planning and my life felt like it had order! I could finish a task and not skip around. Unfortunately my doctor was more concerned about my weight than my being able to focus so she took me off the medicine that has help me more than anything I&#039;ve ever taken!""",10.0,31
Evekeo,ADHD,"""I enjoyed Evekeo.  It was great when it came to improving focus.  I also have shift work disorder so for me stimulants are great as they help me overcome the hump I hit every morning when I just want to go to bed and sleep all day.  My wife complained that I was getting really hard to live with compared to normal.  I knew I was more irritable than normal.  Over the 5 months I took it I did feel like the level of irritabilty and arguementativeness was steadily increasing.  Stopped taking when my wife told me I was starting to become unbearable.   I usually get 2 migraines a year but while on evekeo I had 3 in 5 months.""",8.0,9
Clonidine,Opiate Withdrawal,"""After a ten year plus hard core opiate addiction I was able to quit last year ONLY because of the clonidine. As many say, it&#039;s not a magic pill but it made the w/d symptoms actually bearable.""",9.0,48
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I have been on Adipex-P for 3 months and lost 30 pounds. It is great .The only side effect I have had is dry mouth . Hope to lose another 30 pounds before my doctor says I have to come off it . Weighed 192lbs before I went on it and now weigh 160lbs. Got another 30lbs to go before I am happy.""",10.0,10
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I have been using this medication for over a month. I find the side effect of nausea to be very minimal and was gone it about 10 days. My mood is positive and stable. However, I find my focus and concentration to be markedly improved. This medication does what it claims to do. Much better than the others and lower side effects.""",9.0,120
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I started taking this pill last week. I have 1 full day an a morning pill left. It&#039;s made me bleed off and on. The taste is nasty I agree with that. But what I&#039;ve had help me is take a drink an tilt ur head back with drink still in mouth and put it in back of my throat and then swallow it. The taste is still there some what. But the Nurse in me knows it&#039;s nothing -  a little bit of salt on the palm of my hand and it takes that nasty taste away Thank goodness. Hoping an praying it works and the BV stays away. Oh I also got the lower back pain, headache an metallic taste. But if it takes care of the deal I can handle those few things.""",5.0,8
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I don&#039;t know why people are leaving such bad reviews about this new drug, maybe they&#039;re are pissed at the world and expect a miracle out of it. I honestly took 10my yesterday afternoon and woke up HAPPY not like super excited but NORMAL like it was a gonna be a good day. And that is rare for me its mud day after my second dose and I feel like going out to do things like errands and meet my wife for lunch and getting g back at the gym so far I haven&#039;t had any sides. I have no idea what these people are talking about giving it a bad rap. Maybe they&#039;re batting for another company or something. Remember some people here are at the edge like I was so don&#039;t burn their dreams. Try it give it a shot . Everyone is different in my case it worked.""",10.0,117
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""I had Kyleena inserted the first week of January and bled for a solid two months after. I experienced severe cramps for 2-3 weeks that seemed worse than any cramp I&#039;ve had before my 6 years on a pill contraceptive. My acne was out of control for the first 4-5 weeks, but went away. I still spot dark blood and small clots every now and then. Overall, I think it&#039;s great because it does it&#039;s job! The beginning was tough...""",7.0,0
Duloxetine,ibromyalgia,"""I have tried increasingly higher doses of Lyrica to suppress fibromyalgia flare ups with okay results for two years. Cymbalta became available and it has drastically reduced the constant pain, weakness and fatigue I suffer. Finally, something that works for my fibromyalgia.""",10.0,70
Botox,Migraine Prevention,"""Horrible migraine hours following treatment. Started out like someone hit me in back of the head with a baseball bat. Then the horrible nonstop headache set in. Ended up at ER the first day because nothing stopped pain. Woke up the next day with excruciating headache. Worse than any of my terrible daily migraines. The neurologist did not call back. Long story short. Went to ER 2x in 5 days. Neurologist was completely unhelpful and never spoke with me. After 6th day I barely made it thru work. There is severe cramping in neck and in between shoulders. Where the muscles were paralyzed the other muscles in the area are over compensating for the &quot;Botoxed&quot; areas. I WILL NEVER again do Botox. It made a bad situation completely unbearable""",1.0,45
Tamsulosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I took generic doxazosin for about 1 month. It was somewhat effective, but really made me tired. I started at 4 mg then went to 6mg for better efficiency, but just couldn&#039;t function well. So I switched to Tamsulosin. These are 0.4 mg capsules (instead of tablets like the doxazosin), so I can&#039;t really up it to 0.6 mg easily. I am supplementing this medication with saw palmetto, stinging nettles, pumpkin seed, pygeum bark, and Korean ginseng (combined in a single pill), plus 2000 mg of flaxseed oil. This is definitely much better than nothing, I don&#039;t get near as tired as I did on doxazosin, plus, I no longer have the need for an occasional Viagra.""",5.0,12
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I&#039;m 24 and suffer from anorexia and I&#039;m in treatment now and my doctor put me on Androderm. It changed my life I went to other doctors and they just prescribed erectile dysfunction medication. When I got into treatment I found out my level was at 201 and was supposed to be between 800 and 900. I got my appetite back, less fatigue, and all around feel awesome!""",10.0,36
Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir,Hepatitis C,"""Alright 14 days to go thank goodness. Since my last comment so much has happened, still buzzing which is driving me crazy, joints aching, and now getting anxiety (panic) attacks something that I  have never had before, this freaks me out. I do have a lot of issues coming up from my time in juvenile detention 40yrs ago, so can&#039;t specifically place Epclusa as the cause but my lady reckons it is playing the major contributing factor. I&#039;ve had Hep C since I was 23 years old. I&#039;m now 54 I&#039;m hoping that these (side affects??) disappear along with this disease when I&#039;ve finished this course of meds.  I&#039;m hoping the best for everyone""",7.0,3
Tramadol,Pain,"""I have taken Tramadol for year and have found it very helpful with my body pain especially my back pain.  I usually have to take ONE 50 mg of the pill and that really helps.  There are many days that I may NOT have to take it.  I don&#039;t find it addicting at all.  I take it only if I really need it.  My prescription says to take it 4 times a day.  I would never do that.  It helps with only one.  It can be constipating and that is why I only take one to give me  a lot of relief.  I take it now with a stool softener.  I am sorry if people find it addictive but I don&#039;t feel that at all.  Perhaps they are taking 4 a day. I do not plan on dropping this pill for my pain any time soon.""",10.0,36
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had this implanted June 22nd 2015 August started feeling pregnant thought it was just the side effects gained 15 lbs all belly!!! I already have 3 kids was on the pill and got pregnant each time do thought I&#039;d try something new...well it&#039;s November and I&#039;m almost 6 months pregnant which obviously mean that I was pregnant before I got it..pregnancy test was negative. But any who lol the only REAL problem I had was the constant pain in my arm due to the implant...every other sickness and symptoms was because I am actually pregnant..ughhh I will not be trying this after the baby because I will be getting the tubal procedure!""",4.0,2
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I have been taking Trazodone for over 10 years, I started on 100mg and went down to 50 when I tried it and found that it worked just as well. I never used to sleep at night, with trazodone I consistently sleep through and have never had to increase the dose. I stopped taking it for a few months and was ok but went back on it when I started waking up in the middle of the night. I haven&#039;t noticed any side effects, my allergies do seem to be worse at night so maybe the trazodone affects them but when my allergies are not bad I don&#039;t have any sinus problems with trazodone, I also take zyrtec at night for allergies""",10.0,60
Butrans,Pain,"""Butrans patch took away all my pain""",10.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Birth Control,"""This really helped me for my period, before this pill, my period was so bad, going on for 7-8 days, with serious pain for the first 4 days. I would take like 4 ibuprofen (in just 3 hours, NOT good) and it wouldn&#039;t help! But now my pain is mild to none, and that makes me happy. I was seriously hoping it would help lower my acne level though... but it gave me more, plus oily skin. Just as long as it keeps the pain away, I&#039;ll keep taking it.""",8.0,8
Hydroxyprogesterone,Premature Lab,"""Well my 1st pregnancy i went into preterm labor at 31 weeks. I had my baby at 32 weeks. I had a placenta abruption. Im pregnant again been taking the shots since 16 weeks and im 35 weeks today with one more shot to go. Makena has helped me. I never had contraction. And guess what im still not dilated. So glad i wont have another baby fighting for there life.""",10.0,16
Ramelteon,Insomnia,"""I have problems falling asleep, and also waking up many times during the night.

I tried Ambien first and it didn&#039;t seem to help much.

Now I have been using Rozerem 8 mg for about a week, and I have slept wonderfully, better than I have in years. 

I do seem to have a little bit of residual affect in the morning of drowsiness, but it doesn&#039;t last long.  After that I have had more energy throughout the day than I have had in a very long time.

So far Rozerem is working for me.""",8.0,117
Yaz,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on Yaz for 18 days now. I struggled with a sudden constant acne breakout on my chin (hormones). Doctor prescribed Yaz, especially to help with the acne. I am very happy with how the pill improved my skin. I&#039;ve noticed I can&#039;t drink the pill on a empty stomach (otherwise I am really nauseous). The only side effect I experience is the constant swelling of breasts. Some days it&#039;s very sensitive other days not. Yaz workers differently for every person.""",9.0,7
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""Every time I&#039;ve used Abreva, it&#039;s knocked maybe 1 or 2 days off of the usual 10 days to 2 weeks of healing. I came here more to spread the word about LYSINE supplements. After tons of reading I heard about these pills and ran out to whole foods and bought super lysine (10$) after a very big breakout on my nose. I&#039;m on day 5 and it&#039;s GONE. Yesterday I was able to conceal the healing very easily with makeup. Usually the experience of a cold sore breakout is traumatizing for me, putting it lightly. I could cry of happiness for finding these miracle pills. I took 600mg a day during my active infection, 500-1000mg for a week to make sure the infection is completely gone!""",4.0,8
Glimepiride,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been taking Glimepiride for 5 months now and it works great and if I cut the carbs/candy out my sugar is so good that sometimes I don&#039;t have to take it at all.  My A1C was 8.9 and the Dr said if it goes to 10 then they will put me on insulin. I am praying that my A1C has gone down.  I get tested next week.  I crave candy everyday and have not stopped eating it.""",10.0,28
Revlimid,,"""This is awesome.""",10.0,14
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was quiet nervous about talking this pill, because I have had such bad experience with the shot. I&#039;m on my 11 day of taking Lutera. I started on them the first day I received my period....and I&#039;ve been bleeding ever since...very heavy at that, not a very happy camper. I have never bled this long.""",4.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on this pill for over 8 years and loved it up until now!  Now that Actavis has taken over manufacturing I am disgusted.  I gained weight with no change in eating/ workouts, and am back to having the extreme cramping and regular periods I had prior to being on the pill.  I have even started cramping and bleeding midway through with no missed pills.  With Watson I had mild cramps and hardly ever bled.  This is my 3 rd cycle on this pill.  I will stick it out until my next Gyn appt in Sept.  If things have not improved by then I will be shopping for a new pill.  So disappointed.  (And yes, my chest has gotten much bigger but it is not worth it.)""",1.0,5
Neurontin,Postherpetic Neuralgia,"""I am on Gabapentin for nerve damage due to chemotherapy.
I am now up to 600mg 3 times a day.  I am not having a lot of relief and have a lot of dizziness, joint pain headaches, and unsteadiness.""",6.0,123
Tapentadol,Pain,"""I am a roofer and have fallen off of ladders and roofs. I&#039;ve got pinched nerve in shoulder and muscle spasms in entire back daily. After trying Lortab, Percocet, Norcos, and a few other pain medicines my doctor gave me Nucynta 75mg. Finally after 7 years of agonizing pain I can actually function almost normally. It works very well. No buzz feeling just no pain.""",8.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on lo loestrin fe for 5 years, started when I was 16. If I remember correctly, the first 6 months (give or take) I had my period two weeks on, two weeks off. But my periods had always been irregular. By age 17, I stopped getting my period! Haven&#039;t had any bleeding I&#039;m 4 great years, haha. My blood pressure is sometimes high, but not enough for serious concern. This is the only bc I&#039;ve been on and I have no complaints.""",10.0,2
Tramadol,Back Pain,"""I take  100 mgs of Tramadol 3 times a day  I.e. every 6 hours during the day. It makes me quite sleepy but it works. I also recently started taking 75mgs of Lyrica for severe nerve pain due to spinal stenosis. I actually think I could give up Tramadol - that is how much Lyrica has helped me. I wish I had been prescribed it much sooner. It&#039;s great for me. All I have is nerve pain. No back pain .Was very painful to get up or sit down let alone walk. Not now, I am back to light yard work. Love Lyrica.""",9.0,21
Imiglucerase,Gaucher Disease,"""I had very good results using Cerezyme.  I was on it for 2 1/2 years and had the results of diminished bone pain, increased platelet count, and slight diminished spleen size.  I did not experience any side effects.  My only dislike about the treatment is that it has to be infused.  The Mediport does make this much more easy and tolerable.""",9.0,0
Quetiapine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Prescribed 25 mg off label to take for insomnia when required.
I had had them for weeks and not taken them but gave in last night after a rough week. Took 25 mg at 2230 fell asleep within 40 minutes, slept until 0930.
Woke 3 times but back to sleep straight away.

1100 am now and feel sedated and spaced out, not refreshed like I&#039;ve had a good sleep.

Not going to make a habit of taking these,  just have a break now then from intense tiredness and being up all night.""",7.0,12
Dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Amazing medication that should be doctors FIRST CHOICE in prescribing a person with ADHD. I have been on every prescription under the sun, from Ritalin to Adderall, Vyvance, Concerta.  They all had HORRIBLE side effects causing me high anxiety &amp; I also suffer from PTSD so you can image struggle. I&#039;m a mother of 3 kids, work part time, &amp; own a successful business. Without Dexedrine I doubt I&#039;d be as successful.  It&#039;s a miracle drug.""",10.0,20
Copper,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the Paragard in for a month. I read the reviews and was royally freaked out about insertion. In real life, the procedure was quick, mildly uncomfortable, and as soon as the IUD was in, I got a dull, period-like cramp that stuck around til that night. That&#039;s it! The next week: light spotting. I was also freaked out about my period being horrific, BUT I&#039;ve always had heavy/painful periods, and I suspect most of the reviewers complaining about this side effect had easy-peasy periods pre-Paragard. On the IUD, mine lasted a few extra (light flow) days, and only on 1 of them did I need painkillers for cramps -- normal for me! The IUD affects every body differently; so far I&#039;m really happy with it as an effective, non-hormonal method.""",9.0,14
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I have taken ducolax pink 3 times in my life, and my first experience was terrible. I took 3 pills not knowing how strong they were and I&#039;ll just say I had a terrible night. Cramps were awful, up and down all night going to the bathroom, cold sweats and everything. The second time I took it I only took 2 pills and it was the same I swore I&#039;d never take them again until recently I was constipated terribly. I knew the side effects so I took 1 pill about 8:30 last night and after I did I drank about 4 glasses of water. It&#039;s now 5:30 and believe it or not I have not had diarrhea like I have had every other time, cramps are not bad this time and no sweats. I reccommend if you&#039;re going to take these only take 1!! And drink a lot of water!!""",10.0,5
Zarah,Birth Control,"""I am 21, very fit and active. Although I&#039;ve had two kids, I only weigh about 140, and I work out daily (4-5 days a week) I walk 3.5 miles a day and go to the gym. I began taking Zarah in hopes that it wouldn&#039;t cause weight gain, however, I have gained 5lbs in the first week. Not to mention I cannot lose the weight no matter how hard I try! Keep in mind I also diet. I have retained so much fluid, and this medicine caused crazy mood swings and irritability. I also bled when I wasn&#039;t on my period. I stopped using zarah about a week ago... I&#039;ve lost those 5lbs, no more mood swings and I feel much better.""",3.0,7
Dexmethylphenidate,ADHD,"""I was properly diagnosed with ADHD after knowing all my life, I&#039;m special. And different from the rest of my coworkers and people I meet and met.
I recently lost my job due to a &quot;rightful&quot; blowup at the my Boss&#039;s deputy, which led to all the way to a final write up. Two month later, it was discovered that I wasn&#039;t doing the daily logs, that everyone can do, but I couldn&#039;t do it easily. This behavior led to a Doctor and conclusion, I have ADHD.
At first I was on Vyvanse 20 then 40, this left me speedy and jittery, almost unable to cope in public. So I changed to Concerta XR 36. Mild and cool enough, but I don&#039;t see the difference with my ADHD. So I moved to Focalin XR 25. It&#039;s been an hour since my taking it at 3pm. I feel it.""",8.0,26
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""It makes me quite tired and somewhat confused.""",4.0,46
Lamotrigine,Depression,"""The only treatment that has worked exceptionally well, with minimal side effects. Major benefits are: substantial improved mood, decrease in mood fluctuation, removed any suicide idealation, improved temper. Dramatic overall improvement in quality of life.
Side effects: some drowsiness. Take at night.""",10.0,67
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""OMG- Dentist gave me for bacterial infection in mouth before oral surgery.  I was taking 300mg 4 times a day for 10 days.  On the 5th day I became so sick with violent diarrhea and extreme naseua i had to get off.  I continued to day 7 at least and told them I could no longer or would no longer take them as I felt like I was going to die.  I did my research after and the horror stories for most people that have taken them should have been an alarm to me.  I haven&#039;t been on antibiotics for years and years and believe in healing holistically and naturally but felt this was an exception to the rule.  Trying to step up eradicating infection with even more natural things but don&#039;t know since I have been on those dreadful antibiotics.""",1.0,17
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""Just started but saw girlyq&#039;s post and had to mention to have your thyroid checked. Being cold all the time is a hypothyroid issue. 

I&#039;ll update if I lose any weight.  5&#039;6&quot; 295lbs 34 female""",6.0,12
Alclometasone,Psoriasis,"""This is one of the best medications that I have found to treat my psoriasis the only draw back is that I have it mainly on my face and scalp. Wish they would make a product for scalp that works as good as this one. I apply it once or twice during an outbreak and it clears it up usually within 1-2 days which is alot better than anything else I have found.""",8.0,13
Skyla,Birth Control,"""DON&#039;T LET THESE STORIES SCARE YOU!!! I am 20 years old and never been pregnant. I read these all of these reviews about how terrible the insertion process is, and I&#039;ll tell you my fear of this procedure was far worse than the actual procedure. It literally look about a minute, and it felt like my normal period cramps but just a bit intensified. It was SO QUICK and so easy. Pain was minimal. I&#039;m on day two and I have slight cramping and light spotting. No big deal. I&#039;m happy I made this choice.""",9.0,9
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Was prescribed 3 days of trimethoprim for a UTI and they didn&#039;t touch it. I&#039;m now on day 6 of a 7 day course of nitrafurantoin and I have had terrible diarrhea and stomach cramps. My wee has also turned a bright yellow which I&#039;m concerned about since I thought it only turned dark yellow or brown on these tablets. Anyway, my UTI symptoms don&#039;t seem to have gotten any better.""",1.0,9
Niacin,High Cholesterol,"""Two tabs (1000 mg) lowered my total cholesterol by 30 points. Added one more tablet daily (1500 mg) which will hopefully put my cholesterol at a &#039;good&#039; level.  Initial side effects of flushing and weird-feeling was lessened by one baby aspirin 1/2 an hour prior to taking the niacin, but mostly by taking the niacin immediately before getting into bed at night.   Eventually I stopped the aspirin (lots of bruising) and notice that I am no longer sensitive (flushing and weird feelings are gone).  So far it&#039;s great, especially since prior to starting I lost 35 pounds, stopped eating red meat and dairy products, and began/continue on a daily exercise (walking) program to no avail in reducing my cholesterol.""",10.0,76
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I took Topamax as much as 300mg/day for 15 years and my last dose was 150mg at night. I recently changed to Lyrica which is also an anti-convulsant and am taking 100mg/day and find it more effective than Topamax without the memory and lost word problems. I discontinued Topamax because it slowly got to the point where I could not remember something for an hour. Topamax also was causing erectile dysfunction problems for the last 3 years. I do not have this problem with Lyrica.
In the end I was getting 5 or more migraines a week and now get 2 or 3 a week and expect to increase Lyrica to 300mg/day.""",6.0,43
Teriflunomide,Multiple Sclerosis,"""So far my insurance hasn&#039;t covered the medication but MS One to One covers it (insurance company didn&#039;t get the copaxone documentation that said that I had 3 relapses while on this). After the insurance finally covers it, my copay should be $0. I don&#039;t like the packaging and do punch out the pills to put in my pill box. Hopefully this doesn&#039;t cause issues with their efficacy. I had thinning hair before starting the medication so I&#039;m not sure if that&#039;s any issue but I still have this now. I did go to the Urgent Care as I was having deep burning pain in my sciatic region. I had fallen 10 days earlier and figured that it was residual pain from that. Then I noticed that is a side effect of this medication. Hopefully that gets better with time.""",5.0,27
Trintellix,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;m only on 2.5 my along with Celexa. I&#039;ve had weird, disjointed dreams but they don&#039;t bother me much. No nausea as many people have seen. But I have had an increase in energy but it comes at a price...I feel like every muscle is tight. I&#039;ve also experienced painful gas bubbles &amp; a pinching in my chest &amp; a feeling like my heart is pounding but my BP &amp; pulse are fine.  I&#039;ve also been breaking out on my face.  Even with the side effects it&#039;s made enough of a difference (3 years in a severe depression including suicide attempt) that I&#039;ll put up with them to feel this good.""",8.0,20
Etanercept,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""I am 47 having AS for 26 years.
last 5 months have starting using Embrel, I can not describe the results...
try it yourself...
amazing""",10.0,2
Olanzapine,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""I found this medication to numb everything.  I had no emotion.  I was extreemly tired and would sleep 14 hrs a night.  I also gained 120 pounds in a year.  I found this medication provoked my bulimia due to uncontrollable hunger.  I would recommend this medication for very short term on an emergency basis.""",2.0,4
Toprol-XL,High Blood Pressure,"""I am a 19 year old healthy female, 5&#039;2 138 pounds, however I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. I was having readings as high as 165/106. My doctor prescribed me this, 25MG once before I go to bed every night. I was on this for about two weeks before I started noticing a lot of hair falling out. Thank God she took me off before it got too noticeable, but other than this side affect I feel it was a pretty decent medication, it definitely lowered my blood pressure.""",6.0,21
Methadone Diskets,Opiate Withdrawal,"""I took Methadone for 2 years for back pain. I never use it for Herion addiction. After I stopped using it ( which was 3 years ago) I still can not be medicated with any of the other opiates, or any type of tranq, not even cold medicine All my DR could say was, I&#039;ve got a lot of patients like you. What the heck does the mean, that I&#039;m on my own? Next time I have surgery I guess I drink a fifth of whiskey and bite the bullet? Does anyone a medicine that can help reverse this,""",4.0,14
Pamelor,Pain,"""Cycled off opiates after a severe multi-trauma accident onto a pamelor/amitryptilline combo.  Worked very well.  Definitely get yourself some eyedrops, though.  Needed the brand name, because the generic gave me cardiac arrythmias.  I am very impressed with this drug.""",10.0,106
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Smoked for close to 40 years. Never tried to quit but wife had melanoma and I could not see myself taking her to a cancer waiting room smelling like a cigratte. Took Chantix for the first 3 days while smoking (tasted like straw); took the full dose on a Thursday and by Friday stopped taking Chantix (made me feel weird). Who cares. Haven&#039;t smoked in 5 years, have had absolutely no desire to smoke (or take Chantix). Try it. You have nothing to lose.""",10.0,50
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I quit with Chantix in December and have not picked up since. I have thought about it, but then I smell smoke and I want to throw up. I smoked for almost 40 years.""",10.0,58
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I have tried many pills and this one was better than the rest but I am switching because I get terrible migraines. On this pill I was getting 16-20 days of migraines even though this has the lowest, constant dose of estrogen. Multi-phasic pills gave me 20-25 days of migraines. I switch to an intrauterine device and had 1-2 days but I don&#039;t want to deal with the cramping again so I am going to try something else. Good Birth Control but bad for migraines.""",7.0,10
Niacin,High Cholesterol,"""After a few days of taking this medication, I was awoken in the middle of night with the the warm red rash on my abdomen which was also extremely itchy.  After 3 consecutive nights of the same reaction, I discontinued the medicine and called my doctor. He changed my prescription to another cholesterol medicine.""",5.0,33
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had the Implanon inserted in December of 2008. It was great and worked just like the Depo I was on for about 9 years before. After about 16 months, I started getting my periods again. It started out being monthly. Then the started to get closer and closer together. Now I never know when I may start. It is usually about 2 weeks apart. I can&#039;t plan to do anything and I am now worried about my up coming vacation. I plan to call the doctor this week and see how quickly I can get it removed. I get migraines with my periods. It&#039;s one thing to get a migraine once a month but now it&#039;s like every other week. This makes work difficult. I am also very moody.""",5.0,3
Memantine,Autism,"""My daughter is just started this medicine. She is taken guanfacine as well. Her stomach hurt she she was on but medicine seems to work her asperger. She is happy.  We are given another try to this med with half dose to eliminate her stomach pain. Everything is better than weight gain asperger meds.""",8.0,3
Rapaflo,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Improved Benign Prostate Hyperplasia but not dramatically. Side effect no semen when ejaculating.""",4.0,22
Ativan,Anxiety,"""It works great for anxiety.  The 2 major downfalls I&#039;ve noticed, is 1) I built up a tolerance FAST, so I need a stronger dosage quite often, and 2) it sometimes takes up to 2 hrs to kick in!  but its a good pill I can take to get me through stressful classes. """,8.0,34
Bactrim,Acne,"""Had acne forever, went through accutane which cleared it up for a good 2 years and the acne came back. Went back to the dermatologist and was prescribed bactrim. It didn&#039;t start working till a few weeks in but after that, I started noticing my face getting clearer. Unfortunately, taking bactrim for a long time isn&#039;t good for you for a long time so here I am starting back at square one, but it was the best few months I&#039;ve in a while.""",10.0,11
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I&rsquo;ve found Buspar to be fairly effective helping control health-related anxiety. Buspar has helped tremendously. Two very important things: First, it took probably two weeks to really kick in. Second, the correct dosage was critical. The doctor initially started me on 15mg per day. While it helped, I was still having days. We bumped it to 20 mg, and it has made a world of difference. We gradually increased the dosage to 30 mg, but my arms began aching with no significant improvement, so we went back to 20 mg. My morning dose still makes me lightheaded for a bit, but I&rsquo;m better able cope with my anxiety.""",8.0,6
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I Just started this bc last week tues and I&#039;m already feeling nauseous every so often. One day I wake up fine the next I feel real sick it has also cause me to have a loss of appetite i&#039;ve vomited twice because of this is anybody else experiencing this problem?""",9.0,11
Pradaxa,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""Have been taking Pradaxa 150 twice a day since Sept 2011. Initially had extreme acid reflux and heartburn.  Tried Nexium, Zantac, Tums, GasX.  What has worked best for me is to NEVER take it on an empty stomach. In the evening I eat a small carton of some kind of yogurt before taking my evening dose. Since beginning this regimen I rarely have to take an antacid of any kind.""",9.0,121
MiraLax,Constipation,"""My husband swears you will poop a paper clip from when you were 3 years old. He wouldn&#039;t be surprised if after this miracle drug, you happened to also see a lego in there. You won&#039;t be disappointed.It really works""",10.0,81
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Best experience .. I had horrible itching and burning .. Once I used the first dose and the anti itching cream I started feeling relieve within 15 mins ... Today is my second day and it&#039;s as if it&#039;s gone! Definitely will buy this product again""",10.0,33
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""I will never take this medicine again. I was given some 15 mg samples to try. Was on Lunesta, but it wasn&#039;t working. Belsomra did indeed help me sleep, but the am grogginess was terrible. I slept at least 8 hours the night before, but couldn&#039;t concentrate. I was in a fog all day. I fell asleep at the wheel twice and ran right through a red light at a busy intersection. It took all day for this medicine to wear off. Wouldn&#039;t recommend it to anyone.""",1.0,22
Acanya,Acne,"""I recently started using Acanya and so far I am very pleased. My skin is almost completely cleared up after only 4 DAYS! It does itch a LITTLE when you first apply it, but as soon as it dries and soaks into the skin, it&#039;s fine. I recommend trying this product.""",9.0,9
Sodium oxybate,ibromyalgia,"""I&#039;m pretty frustrated that they didn&#039;t have Xyrem for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome because it is such a huge help for it. Like many I have fibromyalgia and CFS (like a world renowned doc I have seen he believes that it is the same condition). I would just like to say that for 10-11 hours each day I now shower, get ready, take my son to school, take my son to his practices, go to his games, go on vacations, go places, do laundry, iron, wash the dishes, make lunches, take care of the dog, etc. Before Xyrem all I could do was lay and feel horrible. I take it&#039;s different than most because this is how it works for me. I have to wait at least 3 hours (due to digestion) after eating a meal before taking it. """,9.0,76
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I am giving it 10, because it simply works, and it&#039;s the best med out there for anxiety. Bad thing is.. it&#039;s very addictive . I have been taking it for almost a year now, on and off, 0.5 if I feel very anxious before going to bed. Yes withdrawals can be bad, but don&#039;t listen to all the bad things people say when going off, if you need it you take it.. My mother has been on this med for 10 years as prescribed. If you don&#039;t abuse it. You have no reason to be scared. Cheers A!""",10.0,62
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS! I inserted it in and after that was in pain, swollen, burning, itching much worse than the actual infection itself for an additional 3 days! This is the worst product ever! I went to the doctor a day after using this, was prescribed a pill and could instantly tell within a couple hours it was getting better.

The stuff that comes out of you when you use this is gross, burns and makes you feel like a mess. WORST PRODUCT I have ever used. I am writing the company, this is wrong to be selling something so painful.""",1.0,0
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I switched to Apri because my insurance company didn&#039;t approve Tri Lo MARZIA.  I got put on birth control because of my heavy periods.  After a week on Apri, I started to have migraines every 3 days.  I would throw up and it would make me really moody and I would cry at the drop of a hat.  When we told the insurance company what was going on,  they wouldn&#039;t pay for the Tri Lo Marzia.  So,  I got a GoodRX card to help with the cost.""",1.0,0
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I took aftera less than 2hours after birth control failed. Within an hour I experienced severe stomach pain and nausea. For the week that followed I had headaches dizziness at times and lower back pain. My period came exactly one week after taking this, I was advised this isn&#039;t was effective when you are over a certain weight. Weighing 235 I didn&#039;t have a problem with effectiveness""",10.0,5
Fentanyl,Pain,"""This is the only medicine that actually touched my pain. I have had some stomach pain and bladder problems but the pain is drastically reduced now.""",9.0,14
Otezla,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""I started taking Otezla in January 2015 &amp; stopped in August due to price. It definitely helped my Psoriasis &amp; also psoriatic arthritis but not completely. There are many side affects that are not mentioned. I had very bad backache &amp;  also my Hb A1c went up to 6.2 though I am not diabetic &amp; also lost weight on Otezla. After stopping Otezla now A1c is 5.7 &amp; backache is better too.""",6.0,22
Nubain,Pain,"""I have been having very frequent migraines that were not relieved by anything else.  This medicine has been a lifesaver for me.  Yes the shots hurt but it is well worth the effects of not having debilitating headaches.""",10.0,6
Nadolol,Migraine Prevention,"""I had debilitating migraines for 8 years.  I&#039;ve been on quite a few preventative meds and rescue medications and none have done what nadolol has done for me.  I am on 40mg/daily and have gone from daily migraines to possibly 3 &quot;headaches&quot; a month.  I can usually treat the headache with an OTC, which is heavenly.  I have my life back because of nadolol.  I have been free of nausea, vomiting, neck pain, neck tightness, for the last 5 months since using this medicine.  I do experience dizziness at times, but I will take that over a migraine and vomiting, any day!  I wish I knew about nadolol 8 years ago when my migraines started, but I&#039;m thankful my new neurologist prescribed this to me right away!""",9.0,23
Humira,Psoriasis,"""Psoriasis is my shadow since I was born. The last few years it has gotten worse. I started Humira treatment last April. The results were fantastic. I&#039;m flaring up again and Humira is not working anymore.""",8.0,12
Lexapro,Depression,"""Started Lexapro 10mg today and feel high and kind of like I have no worries. It&#039;s making me a little fatigued also. I&#039;m hoping I don&#039;t get the side effects of weight gain and loss of libido! Going to give this stuff at least a month then will check in again.""",7.0,4
Prednisone,Leukemia,"""This is a great medicine. Probably wouldn&#039;t be here if I didn&#039;t take it. But its horrible side effects from just the amount of it that i take. I get almost every side effect the they name, the worst one is the horrible mood swings.""",10.0,12
Ativan,Anxiety,"""Amazing it works so well.""",10.0,55
Ciprofloxacin,Bacterial Infection,"""I have had bacterial &amp; kidney infections for about 15 yrs off &amp; on &amp; docs have prescribed many different antibiotics to me but Cipro is the only thing that ever worked for me &amp; is strong enough to kill the Bacteria.Cipro is my only hope once my infection starts!""",10.0,24
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""It started making me sick when I first started taking these, I think  not from all the oxycodone they put in butI think it is from the fillers they use.? not quite sure.""",2.0,8
Plaquenil,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I&#039;m a 57 year old female that has just been diagnosed with RA about 6 weeks ago. My GP gave me Arthrotech to get me through until I could see the rheumatologist   The Arthrotech made me sick, for every 4 pills I took, I threw one up. Went to specialist yesterday and he gave me Plaquenil  - I&#039;ve only taken it for 2 days so far (400 mg) daily but I&#039;m feeling worse ( although the weather has changed - snow storm)   I can&#039;t believe how painful this disease is. Does it get any better? Will I have a pain free normal life one day soon? I don&#039;t go back to the specialist until May but I can&#039;t imagine being in this much pain until at least May. I&#039;m feeling so sorry for myself and cry because I&#039;m tired cry because I&#039;m sore. When will it start working?""",3.0,77
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I am giving it 10, because it simply works, and it&#039;s the best med out there for anxiety. Bad thing is.. it&#039;s very addictive . I have been taking it for almost a year now, on and off, 0.5 if I feel very anxious before going to bed. Yes withdrawals can be bad, but don&#039;t listen to all the bad things people say when going off, if you need it you take it.. My mother has been on this med for 10 years as prescribed. If you don&#039;t abuse it. You have no reason to be scared. Cheers A!""",10.0,62
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started three weeks ago and down 13 pounds. 254 and now 241. Side effects.. Dry mouth, insomnia and heart racing not all the time. I will weigh myself again at the end of March""",9.0,20
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""I&#039;m in New Zealand and thankfully medication is fully covered here. In Feb I had my first panic attack and the next day it became a daily things, just waiting for the next one and horrible anxiety all the time. I sought help right away, as I was very sacred off the possible side effects of SSRIs I opted to try alternative options including Buspar, none of which really worked. Finally I decided to go on sertraline. I started very low on 25 mg Building to 100mg over 3 months. I have to say it&#039;s the best decision I ever made, side effects were minimal, just higher anxiety with dose increases but once I knew to expect it it was not so scary. I also have had no sexual side effects. This medicine has made life livable again, if you need it take.""",9.0,8
Tinidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""Metallic taste in your mouth throughout entire course of therapy!""",2.0,13
Phentermine,Obesity,"""Started four days ago. First day felt great! No appetite at all. The thought of food made me feel sick but I ate anyway so I didn&#039;t feel sick. Couldn&#039;t sleep at all. Day two was ok. Headache was pretty bad, upset stomach,jittery, slept 3 solid hours but that&#039;s it. Day three, headache, jittery, just felt weird but ate good and slept great. Day four, headache, extremely tired, sick feeling. I did have big bouts of energy about an hour after taking the pill. That&#039;s when I&#039;ve been exercising. I have exercised all four days. No weight loss yet and feel like shit. I&#039;m hoping this will all change after a few more days.""",5.0,21
Cephalexin,Bladder Infection,"""I have a double whammy: I have interstitial cystitis (which feels like a constant bladder infection), and on top of that I&#039;m prone to actual bladder infections. I&#039;ve learned to be able to tell the difference between a bladder infection and a cystitis flare up. I have A LOT of drug allergies and can not take sulfa drugs or Cipro, which are commonly prescribed for bladder infections. Keflex has been the ONLY antibiotic that I can take that doesn&#039;t give me any side effects AND gets rid of the infection. It&#039;s saved my bacon on numerous occasions. I also prophylactically take Acidophilus orally and douche with plain yogurt to avoid yeast infections. It all works like a charm. I have NEVER had a bad side effect from Keflex.""",10.0,32
Amlodipine / valsartan,ge (amlodipine / valsartan),"""I have been taking Exforge for about 24 months. When I first started taking Exforge my heart would race fast for the first three weeks. My blood pressure was controlled well for the next fourteen months. My BP started to rise again to higher levels than I was used to seeing 154/94 in docs office. Developed a chronic cough sore throat, and sinus issue lasting nearly six months. Misdiagnosed as strep, Flu, Bacterial infection, and then five months into it an allergist (the only doc that listened) tells me it is a common side effect for the Exforge. I stopped taking it today. Hopefully my symptoms will clear up in a few days, as a prior posting had written.""",4.0,58
Ranolazine,Angina,"""Great medicine. I was taking 2 or 3 nitros daily. Took first Ranexa and pain just started going away. Now I take 1 or 2 nitros a week. I have 4 blockages at 100 % and 1 at 60% and I hardly have any angina. I learned my limits on what I can do. But I still can drive and work a little in our yard. Ranexa is a miracle.""",10.0,57
Klonopin,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve used it on and off for 15 years.  It works fast for my anxiety.  While I only use it infrequently, it has always been safe and effective.""",10.0,37
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""It&#039;s awesome. I love how light my period is now.""",10.0,7
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been on pain medicines since I was 8, for degenerative disc disease. Starting when I was 24 and after surgery for herniated discs (L3-L4, L4-L5) I went through quite a few medicine trials before I found Ultram. This one worked great until my L5-S1 herniated and the last epidural I received triggered severe sciatic pain. After a visit to the ED, I was given Dilaudid 2mg intramuscularly and sent home with a script for the oral 2mg 1-2 tablets as needed. Between Ultram, Gabapentin and Dilaudid (alternating Ultram during the day and Dilaudid at night), I can still keep working for a little while longer until the next spinal surgery. Ultram does not replace Dilaudid, but I found it keeps me alert and pain level within my pain tolerance range.""",7.0,50
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""This drug needs to go. I was prescribe by my doctor two days ago. I took total of 4 doses. After 15 -20 mins I took each dosage I noticed I starts to have flu like symptoms. Running nose, Fever, Major headache, body ache, and my symptoms are getting worse each day. Not getting better at all. And now I am sitting in my living room writing this review at 2am, because I was do some research about the drug. And found some information on this site. And proves that I am not crazy. I am currently having some bad headaches as we speak. This drug does more harms than good.""",1.0,9
Immune globulin intravenous,Anti NMDA Receptor Encephalitis,"""I was diagnosed with ANMDARE early 2013 I had a reasonably quick diagnosis and was started on a course of octagam and prednisone and had a very fast recovery I can&#039;t tell doses etc because I don&#039;t remember much from that time, I&#039;m currently laying in hospital being treated for a relapse on a dosage of 30g per day over 5 days and 1g per day prednisone for 3 days I&#039;m in day 2 and already feel much better""",10.0,1
Trintellix,Depression,"""I started at a 1/4 dose (2.5mg) and couldn&#039;t make it past day 6. I didn&#039;t have the vomiting that others report, but it destroyed my appetite. And then gave me diarrhea. Fastest 5lbs I ever lost. But moreover, it felt like I&#039;d taken a bad amphetamine. It made me INCREDIBLY anxious; heart racing; waking at 5AM in a panic. I&#039;ve taken SSRI&#039;s before--this was something more/different. There were a few glimmers around day 5 when I felt my mood was better (kind of like the kick you get from a cup of coffee) but the rest was unmanageable.""",3.0,20
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I absolutely hate this thing! I got it implanted at the end of december thinking it would be a great alternative to the pill, after the first month of January. It has prevent pregnancy but  I&#039;ve had  a period everyday since January 28. I&#039;ve also experienced severe depression and mood swings. I will be getting this thing out ASAP, I feel like my mood changes are on a downward spiral.""",9.0,6
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""Fantastic after smoking for over 20 years and 2 packages a day I took Zyban. No side  effects. On the 5th day I   stop...15 years  ago. I follow  the  directions, clean my house, my clothes, my car,..took the medicine for 3 months. I picked up the day to stop smoking. I do recommend Zyban  100%.""",10.0,63
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got mine in August of 2014 the first week I had terrible mood swings and cramping but after that I had my period once again then it was every other month but then I had for ALL of December and it started every other month again but now in April I had my period for one week but I have been non-stop spotting for 2! There isn&#039;t a enough blood for it to count as a full period but enough for a panty liner. I really love how convinent it is but I wish my period weren&#039;t so random. It&#039;s difficult to decide when to be intimate with my boyfriend or not.""",7.0,6
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""I&#039;ve been using this product for around 5 months and it is amazing! Right around the beginning of 8th grade I began to sweat profusely under my arms. I tried different deodorants and anti-perspirants but nothing worked. I was at the point where I wouldn&#039;t even raise my hand because I was afraid everyone would see. My doctor recommended Drysol and it worked after one day!! I now apply every few days and on the off days I use deodorant that night and I&#039;m dry. This product is amazing!""",10.0,8
Xanax,Anxiety,"""Good""",10.0,18
Levaquin,Sinusitis,"""I have had sinus infection problem for past 5-6 years. I typically get it around Spring time when my allergies are bad and then I get cold infection and then body gives up. Doctor prescribed 500 mg Amoxicilin 2 times a day. Took for 7 days. On 9th day, Sinus infection came back with fever, congestion, sneezing, etc. Doctor then put me on Cefdinir - 250 mg 2 times a day. Show improvement first 2 days. Cleared nose so that at-least I started breathing again. On 5th day it stopped working. Sinus would not clear. Doctor then changed me to Levaquin, 500 mg, once a day. Huge improvement on day 1 itself. On Day 2-70%. Day 3-80%, Day 4-90%, Day 5th-100%. Make sure to complete 7-10 days treatment. Drink lots of fluid. No muscle pain/tendinitis.""",10.0,115
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I have been on depo since I was 16 and I am now 21 years old. I have had a great experience overall with the shot. When I first got the shot I did bleed/spot for almost a month straight. The bleeding did go away and now it only occurs when I am due for my shot. It has been awesome to not have a period and not worry about taking a pill, but I have heard it is not good for you after a certain amount of years so I am having to find another source of birth control.""",10.0,3
Propoxyphene,Pain,"""This medicine is awesome. I&#039;m on it now for really bad tendinitis.""",9.0,4
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I know I should wait about a month before sharing my experience, but I absolutely love this medication. I&#039;ve been on it for a week with nothing but good effects. Before this, I couldn&#039;t be around crowds without getting panicky and anxious. I was causing problems in my relationship out of anxiety. My sex drive has increased since this medicine eases the anxiety I get about my body. The only minor effects I&#039;m getting are very minor shakiness, which is hardly noticeable. I&#039;m also yawning a lot, but I&#039;m not tired. I also have a slight tightness in my throat, like the feeling you get while crying but it&#039;s not even prevalent anymore. I hope I keep reacting so well to this, I feel like a real person now, and I&#039;m not held back by my anxiety.""",10.0,27
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I started Contrave on a Sunday.  That Tuesday, I woke up with a weird sensation.  I felt like I was going to pass out.  I felt my heart beating really fast, and we pulled out our blood pressure machine.  It was 200/160!  So, off the hospital I went.  Went to ER, and they did all the tests, and it came back clean.  Doctor felt it was the Contrave, but told me to keep on it as my body was adjusting.  When I started my second week I noticed my anxiety attacks returning.  One night, they were so bad, that I had to utilize my back up medication to help me.  After that issue, I decided to get off the medication.  I&#039;m not saying it&#039;s a bad drug.  However, the effects I experienced greatly outweighed the potential benefit I might receive.""",1.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Well, I&#039;m going to start off by saying that every girl is different and has different side effects. My experience wasn&#039;t a great one. At first it worked great but my periods started to become very irregular the third month I was on it. Some months I&#039;d have my period for a straight 3 weeks and sometimes it was only 4 days. I experienced excruciating cramps and severe headaches. I also just seemed very cloudy. Didn&#039;t really seem myself. Everything was so &quot;eh&quot; to me. Although, it did seem to help with some acne. But you just need to figure out what birth control fits right for you! I hope this helps some of you get a little insight on this birth control.""",2.0,4
Azor,High Blood Pressure,"""I started using Azor 10/40 after my blood pressure was consistently 190/120. I take 1 a day and get readings as low as 108/65, but usually stay at the 115/75 range. What an awesome product. All this after using 7 different drugs to get one to work.""",10.0,62
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been taking Celexa for many years and somehow I stopped taking it not realizing that I had. I could not function at all without it. I&#039;m back on it and I feel wonderful. It&#039;s not a medicine to stop suddenly.""",10.0,156
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""Been taking lyrica for 4 months now for carpel tunnel and neuropathy in hands and feet. It  is no good. It has not stopped the pain at all, makes me so dizzy I am afraid to drive my car, legs swell like balloons, and have gained over 30 pounds in 3 months. A clinical research was recently done in Australia on lyrica  (for Acute and Chronic Sciatica) and the findings stated it had the same effect as the research subjects getting placebos or sugar pills. The makers have racked in 3 billion dollars on it. I told my doc it isn&#039;t working but he still prescribes it to me, finding another doc this week. I just got a months supply, 90 pills 3 times a day, 150 mg at a cost of $1,111.19. Biggest drug ripoff in history.""",1.0,41
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Obviously no one takes this medicine willingly!  That being said I refrigerated both 6oz bottles.  I mixed them with cold water and added a packet of lemonade mix.  The key to getting this down quickly and tastelessly was to use a very wide straw, not the regular ones.  I was able to get each drink down in less than 10 seconds with very little taste.  Trust me, get the widest straw you can find.  It&#039;ll make this experience much more tolerable.""",8.0,30
Tramadol,Depression,"""I found this drug to be very useful for pain. I have crohns disease, degenerative disc disease, migraines,  bipolar disorder , ptsd, anxiety disorder. I take tramadol 3 pills a day. 150mg total. The only thing i dont like is when i skip doses i get awful side effects like a buzzing or vibration in my head. So i am unable to skip days of taking it or i feel very awful.""",9.0,58
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""In a nutshell,  March 2017, I had a normal period; had intercourse with my husband around the end of March and took a Plan B the next morning. Within about 5 days I had another heavy period that lasted around 5 days. I figured this was due to the Plan B. A week later I took another Plan B around 10 hours after intercourse which caused me to have another 5 day long heavy period. This means in April I had what I thought was two heavy 5-6 day long periods. However, it is now the middle of May and I found out I am pregnant. According to my doctor I am around 7.5 weeks along which means I got pregnant during the first Plan B attempt. I don&#039;t understand how I had three full length heavy periods but I am still pregnant??""",1.0,5
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""It seemed to work well but I developed akathesia on this medicine. I took it for a few months.  I felt like I could not sit still.  I had to keep moving.  I could not enjoy anything.  I also had trouble sleeping.  I tried lowering the dosage then we tried increasing the dosage but nothing helped.  I finally had to stop taking it because of the side effects.""",4.0,17
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had the implant inserted on January 19, 2016. I was spotting for the first few days. Then the second week, I had some light bleeding. Now I&#039;m finishing my third week and still bleeding. No mood swings, or whatever. But the bleeding is my main problem. I&#039;m hoping it would stop at the end of the fourth week. It&#039;s annoying. I just hope I get a different outcome than the ones who had a bad experience.""",6.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I switched to this birth control after being on Larin Fe, which made me feel completely crazy. I have been on this pill for 6 months and I did really like it. I used to have extremely heavy periods with horrendous cramps and since going on this my periods are much lighter, shorter &amp; typically no cramps at all. The only negative is that I have breast tenderness pretty much the entire month. It only ever stops during placebo week. Lately though I have felt extremely anxious &amp; I hope this pill won&#039;t turn out like Larin Fe where I felt so crazy and anxious 24/7!! I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant on it either so that is a major plus.""",7.0,1
Methadone,Pain,"""Methadone is a God send for people who need it for pain. """,10.0,134
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""Worked wonders for my cough, slept well through the night. Made me lethargic the next day but well worth it.""",10.0,5
Adalimumab,Psoriasis,"""I wanted to tell people about Humira. I have been on it 10days with no side effects! My scalp was 95% covered by Psoriasis. I started my first injection March 1st and today my scalp and behind my ears are clearer. The Humira pen is nothing to worry about doesn&#039;t hurt. Leave it out 30 mins and inject in your stomach easy as can be! Good luck everyone.""",10.0,76
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I just inserted this cream into my inner lady part and what I felt next was fire! My yeast infection didn&#039;t even feel like this. I had no burning sensation before, just an itch. I think this is my second Y.I.,and I say &quot;ithink&quot;because I supposedly had one before but I had to symptoms, but an overgrowth of yeast. My doctor then prescribed me a pill that I took that got rid of it quickly. Smh. I don&#039;t know why I didn&#039;t go back to her!?!?! I tried to clean it out of me with warm water, but it&#039;s still burning!!!! I&#039;ll never but this product again!!!! Grrrrr! A man had to have come up with this medicine. No woman would do this to get fellow women.""",1.0,4
Lexapro,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Im 17 years old and started suffering with depression a couple months after my dad died and thats when I was put on Lexapro 10mg. The side effects were horrible for the first couple of days, extreme nausea and massive headaches. About a couple of weeks later we upped my dosage to 20mg and it helped me with me depression a little bit for a while but now (about 4 months later) my depression has gone back to how it was before I started Lexapro. Ive also noticed that it has made me extremely exhausted all of the time. I have to sleep at least 12 hours to function and even then it is hard to wake up and carry out my day. This may work for some but it did not work well for me. Im going to try to switch antidepressants within the next few days.""",6.0,9
Trintellix,Depression,"""Been on trintellix for bout three months. Last month sobbing has stopped but I&#039;m having vision disturbances. I started at 5 mg then went to ten. From ten to twenty and my head hurt so bad backed down to ten again. The vision issue is still there along with profuse sweating and breakthrough anxiety. Been through so many different antidepressants I&#039;m afraid of what will happen if I hafta go through another drug change. It&#039;s been a nightmare.""",7.0,61
Metformin,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""I have been taking 1000mg Metformin ER once per day for 3 weeks now. Experienced barely any side effects about from a little nausea for 2 days but nothing more after that (for anyone experiencing nausea, my gyno really emphasised to take it with a meal to stop you from feeling that way). I feel great while taking it and have lost 4.5 kilo&#039;s already (with moderate exercise). I haven&#039;t had a period in 104 days. But have been feeling some cramps the last few days, so hopefully the metformin will begin to regulate my crazy cycles. 

""",9.0,68
Etanercept,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Off Enbrel I was basically not functional. On it, I am as functional as a normal person. This is a miracle. Over 5 years on it and no side effects.""",10.0,70
Humira,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I started using it on 02/02/09 on my b/day, not even a week ago. I feel pain free, first time in a very long time.""",10.0,44
Yaz,Birth Control,"""The only reason why I am giving it 2 stars is because it did clear my acne better than any product I have ever used. I got on it after my mirena was removed 4 months ago and it&#039;s the only pill form of birth control I have ever taken.  However, as soon as I am done with my red pills I will not be taking it anymore. It has made me a lunatic. I am so bipolar/emotionally unstable/depressed its not even funny!! I am destroying my relationship with my mood swings/instability. I&#039;ll be okay for a day or two and then I start feeling crazy again. I cry constantly for no reason.  I&#039;m even having nightmares almost every night. Hopefully switching to a different pill will help.""",2.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control (still am) and I don&#039;t think it&#039;s doing good for my mental health. I&#039;ve been taking it for 4-5 months and I don&#039;t feel the same. I used to be so happy and now I&#039;m constantly crying and feeling down for no reason. Will be changing birth control because I feel like rubbish""",3.0,4
Adderall XR,Narcolepsy,"""Works wonders for me.  I still occasionally have some daytime sleepiness, which I can handle with a quick 5 minute nap, but it has gotten rid of the Cataplexy.  I really had a problem with symptoms of cataplexy.  If I laughed, got mad, or was emotional in any way, I would end up on the floor.  I rarely have any of these symptoms now, which is a miracle for me.  I do have two side effects, one is that I can become pretty irritable and the second is that I get a bit more aroused.""",9.0,29
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""My mom and I have been dealing with Fibromyalgia for years with completely different symptoms! She is well controlled on only diet and exercise routines. I tried that for years, and I feel it only made it worse! I started Savella almost two months ago and I have exercised everyday with no horrible pain afterwards. This is fantastic. I must say my anxiety levels are sky high, but I&#039;ve always had that issue. My HAIR and SKIN don&#039;t hurt anymore. I know! I can brush my super thick hair every morning without crying. I can touch other people and they can touch me without me cringing. I may even go dancing again! Has anyone had allergy like headaches? I&#039;m wondering..I don&#039;t know if its connected.""",8.0,34
Zonegran,Seizures,"""Diagnosed- generalized juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
Completely stopped my sons seizures, he is only 14 years old.""",10.0,34
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Yaz made me nauseated daily and my mood went from being a happy bright personality to a moody tired personality. Changed back to previous pill and feel a million bucks again.""",1.0,9
Hydrocodone / ibuprofen,Pain,"""Vicoprofen has helped me greatly for Fibromyalgia, there is still pain I&#039;ll have but that&#039;s not going to cure it but its helped a lot. And I seem to have pretty good energy while taking it. I don&#039;t take more than prescribed so I don&#039;t believe everyone is at risk of becoming addicted to this medication. I have never had any bad side effects with this medicine either. I only took 7.5 mg four times daily which is average.  Good luck you all. Hope this post helps.""",10.0,33
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I sing the praises of Lamictal. I have been on 150mg in the morning for over 7 years along with Seroquel XL 100 mg at night. The combination has changed my life. I could not imagine life without depression and anxiety before I started these medicines. No side effects from either one. I feel fortunate.""",10.0,97
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I have been using Cymbalta for over a year now.  I have since discontinued.  The withdrawals are awful... brain zaps, nausea, dizziness, sweats, fever, body aches all over.  I have also gained 10 to 15 lbs since taking this medication.  I am active and do not eat crazy.  This medication worked at first but the side effects are awful.  I want to start a family and it&#039;s time for me to ween off my medicines. """,5.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I used the patch for 5 months. I really enjoyed not having to take a pill every day, and it was extremely effective.  Yet the mood swings where HORRIBLE,  I am a fairly unemotional woman but the patch made me unbelievablely weepy for no reason at all. My boyfriend of 4 was kind enough to point out that that wasn&#039;t normal me behavior. As for the rest of the detials, I had no issues with headaches, nausea, or breast tenderness.  The patch left a bit of a residue after you took it off and constantly pulled up on the corners, but I only really had one time when I was seriously worried that it might fall off. Very offten there was fabric residue along the edge of the patch and I would usually have ingrown hairs or small pimpels growing under it.""",6.0,3
Codeine / promethazine,Cough,"""This combination really helps me control my cough at night so that I am able to get a good night&#039;s rest.""",9.0,21
Topiramate,Bipolar Disorde,"""Was put on Topamax for migraines a year and a half ago, I have had maybe one or two headaches since being on this medicine compared to the weekly migraines I was having before the Topamax AND I am down 80 pounds. I only take 100mg a day. I was just diagnosed with bipolar 1 and after reading this forum I am going to talk to my doctor and see if upping my dose will help with that since I&#039;ve seen that it is helping all of you. I am feeling quite confident that this could be my medicine of choice for multiple ailments.
Good luck to all in your search.""",9.0,99
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m nearing the end of my 4th month on this pill. It was the first birth control I&#039;ve been on. Prior to taking this pill I always had acne problems. My first month on Lo Loestrin Fe was absolutely horrible acne-wise. I even developed a large cyst on my forehead (yikes!). It went away in a few weeks. I&#039;d say after the first 2 months my acne was back to normal and now it&#039;s beginning to get better. I see a lot of girls talking about how horrible it makes their acne but my dermatologist said give it 6 months and see. Try and wait it out, it will probably get better. I had no side effects aside from the acne. 2 periods last month, but I&#039;m assuming my body is still getting used to it.""",9.0,13
Tranexamic acid,Menorrhagia,"""For 25 years I have had debilitating periods.  Most months the cramping so severe I would need vicadin and tons of motrin. After several OBs suggesting a hysterectomy, another 2 an ablation, this last one prescribed TA. I can&#039;t believe I had never heard of it. I have gone from filling a diva cup every hour or two for 2-3 days, do barely needing a pad. This is a GODSEND for me. I have a life. I&#039;m not completely exhausted, and I went to the lake ALL DAY on day 2 of my period.  Now I need to work on getting my ferritin levels back up! I&#039;m hopeful.""",10.0,22
Trintellix,Depression,"""I&#039;m a junior in high school and I&#039;ve been struggling with depression, I&#039;ve been on atleast 4 different medicines already and this one seemed to be good. But recently I had to be taken out of school for extreme nausea and vomiting, and it&#039;s only been a few weeks.""",5.0,38
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I also had a very bad reaction to this medication!""",1.0,44
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""I am in my 20&#039;s and deteriorated rapidly over a day coughing terribly, joint aches, migraine, very high fever that I couldn&#039;t get down with anything while feeling cold and shaking amongst other symptoms. After being up most of the night I went to the doctor and was told it&#039;s the flu - tested as well. I was prescribed tamiflu and it&#039;s already helping me so much my fever is much more manageable and although I&#039;m still very sick I was able to sleep all night without severe temperature changes. I also suffer from chronic nausea and I know this medicine can make you feel nauseous, but I have had no problems with it at all (I am surprised). I would certainly recommend this treatment if you catch it in time.""",10.0,0
Nature-Throid,Hashimoto's disease,"""I was on synthroid it drove me bonkers and took out my hair. I cut out gluten and changed my diet. It all works hand in hand one but, nature-throid changed my health completely around. """,10.0,15
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Migraine,"""Great migraine/headache relief.  I never had a headache before I turned 30, but I have had tons of morning allergy related headaches/migraines.  Nothing helped until I tried excedrin migraine forumula or extra strength (both have the same ingredients).  Often get relief from one pill.  It has a mix of caffeine, aspirin, and tylenol that works great.""",10.0,1
Paxil,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I am a long time (near 25 years) Paxil user. Some of your new users need to give it a chance before making an assessment. I had some of those side effects early on-they were no big deal and they all went away over time. Bottom line, I suffered from lifelong severe depression-Paxil literally stopped me from taking my own life. On Anxiety, the result has not been as positive, but perhaps I need to increase my dosage? I&#039;ll talk to my physician on that. If you&#039;re mainly depressed I heartily endorse Paxil, it reduces depression with minimal side effects. It&#039;s a wonder drug in my book!""",10.0,12
Forteo,Osteoporosis,"""After 4 months I developed swelling and aching in my fingers, hands, wrist, and ankles.  Within 1 month of starting forteo I started experiencing hair loss. It&#039;s been over a week since I discontinued the injections but my hands still hurt and my ankles are still swollen. Considering there is no way to determine if the benefits outweigh the risks, I don&#039;t feel that it is the right drug for me.""",3.0,69
Paroxetine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I have OCD.  It was getting hard to function, so my doctor put me on Paxil.  I haven&#039;t had any side effects, and my OCD is pretty much a memory.  The only time I feel it is if I&#039;m very stressed.  Even then I don&#039;t act on it.
Paxil is a lifesaver for me.""",9.0,6
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I&#039;m 47 years old, my T levels were tested anywhere from a low of 56 to a high of 255. I used a natural testosterone cream from a compounding shop for almost a year, no change. My doctor then put me on 1 tube of Testim per day, no change. He then put me on 2 tubes per day, still no change. He finally gave me 1cc trstosterone cypionate per week and my levels are now around 850, and that was a full week after my last injection. I believe the half life is 12 days so my levels 2 or 3 days after an injection are probably over 1,000. Feel great, losing belly fat and putting on a lot of muscle.""",9.0,20
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""Love this medication. I suffered with painful periods and ovulation and terrible mood swings which all got worse after having my kids.  I tried various birth control pills but without a great improvement - especially with mood. I just had my third shot, I only gained 2 lbs since the first shot and I no longer have a period. I&#039;ve had some slight acne but happy to manage that - overall for me it&#039;s been great. Very happy. I should add that I am taking calcium and Vitamin D also.""",9.0,11
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I have pretty bad infection I think my birthcontrol caused. I read the reviews but my experince has not been bad at all. I felt instant relief. the cooling wipes were great and the cream gave me some comfort as well""",9.0,3
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""Worse birth control, I have been taking it for 2 weeks and I am already experiencing horrid headaches, I&#039;m nauseous and I feel like I have something just sitting in my stomach. But the worst part, I have a decreased sex drive and when I have sex I dry up very quick which is so frustrating that I can&#039;t even enjoy my sex life while being on this pill.""",1.0,5
Tramadol,Depression,"""I am a 65 year old Male and suffer from depression. My Psychiatrist prescribed Tramadol 50mg daily.&nbsp; I have been taking it for three years and it works terrific.  I have tried SSRIs in the past but did not have any success.
I have heard horror stories about the withdrawal symptoms of Tramadol so I have taken some days off or decreased my dosage to test and experiment the withdrawal effects -- but I am not sure I want to go through the rest of my days bummed out and unproductive. 
I have heard all the stories about working out, proper diet, self-talk etc...  I am very disciplined in adhering to these principles -- but it does not help my depression.
Just my two cents. 
Jerry""",8.0,1
Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate,Constipation,"""Very good, after about 5 minutes and I went to the toilet, I cleared all my bowels""",10.0,35
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been suffering from a great deal of anxiety for the last year or so. The only thing that would help were benzodiazepines and they felt only as if they were covering up the underlying problem. It got so bad that I would have a nightly panic attack. I tried a number of SSRIs but the side effects made them unbearable after the second day and the panic attacks did not stop. Buspirone has allowed me to relax and sleep at night with no noticeable side effects. I&#039;m glad I finally found something that works.""",9.0,8
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""So basically the same as everyone else . I took it for my first time a few years ago and tried it for a few months but my bleeding would go on for almost the whole month. 
So I stopped

I started again in October and my period was late 19 or 20 days so I thought this time would be different. Ended up bleeding for a few weeks? Stopped December 31 or 1st then started again on January 7th and it isn&#039;t just spotting . I don&#039;t know why I decided to take it again. It was definitely a terrible decision. I&#039;m not sure why I let my doctor talk me in to it.

I&#039;m only giving it 2 stars because at least it&#039;s worked at not getting me pregnant.

 Definitely not getting my next shot.""",2.0,7
Valsartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Since April 2017 I have been taking valsartan for HBP...the doctor started me of first with 320mg for about, I think, 2 months, then changed to 160mg, because I it was giving me lower back pain when I mentioned it to him, also pain on my left side. My pressure continues to be high (170 to sometimes 190, plus three other medication as well for HBP. I feel like a guinea pig having to use so many BP pills. I know that salt is not the only cause for sometimes suffering from HBP, I believe it could be other things that causing HBP that Primary Care doctors not willing to tell patients . I used to take hydroclorizide...depleted me without no signs, lisinopril which had swell up my face, and others.""",3.0,0
Imbruvica,Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia,"""I was prescribed Imbruvica for CLL after being in remission for several years. The past protocols had always worked but where very hard on my system. The side effects weren&#039;t as extreme as with other treatments. But Imbruvica did not work at all for me. Taking the drug has made my health &amp; quality of life worse and now having stage 4 CLL my prognosis is grim. I lay in the hospital having numerous transfusions that are nothing more then a bandaid for my very soon eminent death.""",1.0,13
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the implant put in the beginning of February this year, 2015, I am 18 years old weighed approx 125 before and after almost four months later, height is 5&#039;3, and before I had the implant I was on a birth control they set me up with that was supposed to be closest to the hormones in Nexplanon only an oral version. That was the worst three months of birth control ever, heavy period every other week, morning sickness, constant tricking of my body&#039;s senses. With this implant life has been great, period stopped that month and have only spotted once just recently. Mood swings are minimal if not non-existent feel more laid back than usual and have an appetite for food and my boyfriend which is more than I could ask for (: Recommend !!!!!!!!""",10.0,6
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""I love this medication. I wasmin pain for 7 months with no sign of relief. My doctor gave me samples and I could not believe the instant relief I got from this medication. So far I&#039;m not experiencing any side effects and I hope it continues to be this way.""",10.0,20
Invega,Schizophrenia,"""these drugs are dangerous... they ruined my life.  made my illness much worse. the doctors are do not believe me as they think I&#039;m an inferior life form.  
SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
TOOTH DECAY
LACK OF MOTIVATION
EXTREME WEIGHT GAIN
HEART PAINS
REDUCED LEVEL OFCONSCIOUSNESS 
THEY ALSO MADE EXTREMELY DELUSIONAL TO THE POINT I DIDN&#039;T EVEN BELIEVE ANYMORE.""",1.0,37
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I have been on Saxenda since September.  It is now the beginning of January and I have lost 32 lbs.  I experienced a lot of nausea in the beginning, however, I stuck it out.  Currently I am at 3.0 dose and feel amazing!  I started at 216 lbs and now weigh in at 184 lbs.""",10.0,61
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been taking two months now lexapro 10 mg and it helped with the insomnia I had due to anxiety.I was taking ambien for two years, but now with lexapro I didn&#039;t need ambien anymore to sleep.""",9.0,38
Accutane,Acne,"""I had painful and extreme cystic acne in isolated areas on both sides of my chin when I was in college. I underwent accurate treatment at 23 right when Accutane was approved by the FDA. I took the treatment for 3 months and the side effects were very dry lips, sometimes splitting. It totally eliminated my acne and my self confidence, social life, and career soared. I tried everything before this treatment and nothing worked and was extremely happy with the results. 

At about age 35, my acne cysts reappeared, although not as severe. I underwent another 90 day treatment and haven&#039;t had any reoccurrence since.""",9.0,26
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""After the birth of my son in June 2011, I started Lo Seasonique. Before the birth of my son, I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen and loved it with no problems. I only stayed on Lo Seasonique for one month due to a flow like a heavy period on an almost every day basis. It stopped for two weeks on the second month, and started again very heavily with severe abdominal pain and cramping. The only reason I wanted to try LoSeasonique was for the &quot;fewer periods&quot; purposes. After trying LoSeasonique for a three months (one pack), I have discontinued the use and will be going back to Ortho Tri Cyclen!""",2.0,0
Vilazodone,Anxiety,"""Got the squirts like crazy!""",6.0,12
Fesoterodine,Overactive Bladde,"""Works great for the urinary problem but created a whole lot of other issues. Severe weight gain, anxiety(moody), constipation, etc. Taking 4 mg every other day I was up to 1 to 2 hours but still had issues. Up it to 4 mg daily is when I really noticed the above. Not a good fit for me.""",3.0,34
Lidocaine,Neuropathic Pain,"""I used lidoderm patches for many years and I relief my pain. It is horrible that medicare not allow to use it because I don&#039;t have shingles or diabetic! I wish to know who made that stupid decision or it is medicare doesn&#039;t want to pay for it.""",9.0,10
Tretinoin,Acne,"""I was suffering from moderate acne from when I was 16 but I did nothing and they cleared up in about 8-9 months and then after a year my acne flared up again and they were more bad cystic acne on my cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, and small whiteheads all over face. Doctor gave me tretinion cream with a cream called Fusate-B for a month I have been using it for 2 weeks and it has made my 70% pimples vanish and yes I get breakouts but very small with small pimples. I have wheat complexion so those pimple left me with black spots and they have also faded about 20-30% I have never imagined this good results in 2 weeks I will continue this for months and see what happens.""",9.0,29
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""Took the top edge off of the pain caused by several broken bones in my foot, which was making life pretty difficult.

I was left with what I&#039;d describe as the pain from a bad bruise, but fairly easy to deal with.""",8.0,36
Lorcaserin,Obesity,"""I started taking this because my doctor insisted in me trying something after many failed programs after I read most of you guys reviews I gave it a try and the 1st day I felt weird as hell had a tingling feeling on my left hand and a headache from hell but after my 2nd day it&#039;s like I don&#039;t feel a thing maybe only a headache but ibuprofen took care of that. I would tell anyone scared to try it give it at least two days. And I believe you&#039;ll love it. I&#039;m starting out with 266 pounds.""",9.0,73
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""My son is almost 7 years old and has ADHD.  His Doctor put him on Strattera and Metadate CD 2 years ago.  His behavior got worse and worse (Doctor even diagnosed him with ODD).  I refused to believe that my child could control his behavior and I knew this was a result of his medicines.  His Doctor kept saying no, he just needs more structure etc.  I finally DEMANDED that we take him off both medicines and try something else.  I insisted we try Vyvanse. The BEST thing I have ever done.  My son is now a sweet, happy, normal little boy who rarely gives us problems.  His appetite is back, he gets along great with other kids and we are amazed at the change in him.  I highly recommend that other parents give this medication a try for their ADHD children.""",9.0,46
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This is the first birth control I have ever been on, and it&#039;s awful. I only gave it a 10 because it does what it&#039;s suppose to. I&#039;ve been on the pill for 6 months. The first three months I had severe acne. I&#039;ve never had an acne problem until then. Spotting is a severe problem, I have to wear pads majority of the time (two weeks at the most with no spotting). Periods are very irregular, one day I&#039;m good the next few days I&#039;m not. I&#039;ve experienced mood swings, and cramping. Not a good experience at all.""",10.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Loestrin was the first birth control I used. I&#039;ve had minimal problems with my period before and was using it purely as a contraceptive. Unfortunately, I was quickly disappointed with it. My emotions were all over the map and it didn&#039;t help that I had a period for 12 days straight. This wasn&#039;t a nice, light period like I was expecting. It was about twice as heavy as it normally is. My breakthrough bleeding was almost daily as well. I have now switched birth control (to Portia) and am very satisfied. Plus, Loestrin hurts the bank account! There is no generic alternative. """,4.0,4
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""I&#039;ve taken tizanidine for almost a year now. I LOVE it! I have painful muscle spasms and cluster headaches. It helps incredibly with both of those. It does make me a little drowsy, but nothing severe. Doesn&#039;t help me sleep at night, however. Am still having chronic insomnia issues.""",10.0,25
Sansert,Migraine,"""My migraines started when I was about 8 years old and not until I was about 30 my doctor put on Sansert after all the other medicines on the market at that time failed to help. He would slowly wean on the tablet till I took 3 a day then after a time he would gradually wean off to none when the headaches started again we went through the same process. I did this 3 or 4 times. After the last time I never had another migraine I had no side effects to this medication and can only be grateful to no longer have to suffer from those debilitating headaches.""",10.0,10
Pantoprazole,Barrett's Esophagus,"""It worked for the most part, but the side effects were miserable. Ever since I started taking the generic I&#039;ve had terrible migraines and can&#039;t sleep through the night. I think the side effects outweigh the benefits.""",5.0,14
Methylprednisolone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I was given this medicine in the 6 Day Pack for an allergic reaction. Since I started taking this medication I can&#039;t sleep, I maybe doze off for 20 minutes if I&#039;m lucky. I feel very hostile and confused, like I can&#039;t progress my thoughts at all and I keep forgetting what I&#039;m doing. On top of that I&#039;m experiencing a lot of shortness of breath and every time I stand up I get dizzy. I&#039;m incredibly thirsty and have to use the bathroom more often now since starting to take this medication. I can&#039;t wait to be finished with it seeing it&#039;s 50/50 helped with my symptoms.. The taste is horrible, like acid in my mouth and I have to take it with milk to make sure it doesn&#039;t burn. Since yesterday morning I&#039;ve developed a short throat and bloating. :/""",3.0,3
Tramadol,Pain,"""I had kidney surgery and Extra strength Tylenol worked just as well as this . Saddened by the prescribed addicts on here.  No thanks.""",1.0,13
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""I have completed my second shot on Tuesday and will be getting my 3rd shot this Tuesday, and have not had any relief in either knee. Both knees seem exactly the same as before I had the shots.  Over the past 3 years I have had about 3 cortisone shots in each knee every year. That gave immediate relief, although only a temporary fix. I am hoping after Tuesday, I&#039;ll get some relief. The doctor told me to be patient for an additional SIX weeks.""",1.0,47
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I wanted to share my experience with Plan B since I know many of you are reading these reviews scared, anxious, and grasping for something to calm you down. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend using the pull out method, but it was the day before my ovulation day (according to the Period Tracker App), and I was terrified of the possibility of pre-ejaculation. I also had egg-white discharge, so I knew I was fertile. I took Plan B within twelve hours of unprotected sex, and had about a two week wait until my next period. I woke up very nauseous the next day. For about a week after, I had really bad cramps, and thick, white discharge. This morning, I got my period on time! It works! Stay calm, ladies! You can get through this, I promise!""",10.0,6
Naltrexone,Opiate Dependence,"""Horrible reaction to a drug, gave me chills, restless legs, anxiety, pain. Like opioid withdrawal, but I was using it after 7 day of abstinence.""",1.0,6
Otrexup,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I was in remission with Arava and oral methotrexate for 7 years, but stopped taking methotrexate because I didn&#039;t think I needed it anymore and I was slightly nauseated every time I took it. It was a big mistake because my feet are a hot mess. I became totally out of remission with major shoulder/neck pain and fatigue. I recently added Otrexup, in additional taking Arava. After 2 weeks I was pain free and my energy level has returned. I am paying $179 per month for Otrexup and it&#039;s a hardship. I am planning to discuss with my doctor going back on oral methotrexate which is only $10 per month.""",9.0,30
Quillivant XR,ADHD,"""This medication does nothing for me. I still can&#039;t concentrate or remember much. I am taking 60mg(12ml) daily. I have read a lot of positive reviews for Dexedrine and will be asking for it.""",1.0,3
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve been on Adipex for 3 days now. It has totally suppressed my appetite. I eat a small breakfast most of the time in the morning. Then at lunch and dinner I have to force myself to eat. I eat fruit and drink lots of water. I also exercise with my husband so I am determined to be fine this summer. If Adipex hasn&#039;t worked for you then you are doing something wrong.""",10.0,34
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,None,"""I miss Yaz! My insurance company won&#039;t cover the brand name now that it&#039;s got a generic (Gianvi). I was on Yaz for 4 years, and I had a great experience. My acne went away completely, PMS was more tolerable, my periods were short (3 days), and my breasts even grew, which I really like! The only problem was that I had to stop wearing contacts because my eyes got dry, but the drying effect only bothered my eyes with Yaz. Definitely would recommend!""",8.0,3
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I first tried the generic for topamax and I just felt depressed. I&#039;ve been on lexpro also for about 2 years. When I got prescribed seroquel I was nervous about the &quot;tired&quot; side effect, but my Pdoc said as long as I take it before bed I should be okay and might feel some fatigue. First week, I was EXTREMELY tired when waking up. I would sleep at least 10 hours and it was still difficult for me to wake up. I slept the whole night and fell asleep great, but WOW it was very difficult to get out of bed in the morning. I was told no not up my dose the 2nd week. After 2 full weeks I felt like a zombie. Yay for being calm, but I was too calm. No motivation to work, college homework, and I started feeling sad and crying for no reason. Not for me.""",3.0,2
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I take the genetic version, Citlopram, 20 mgs once a day and I FINALLY have relief from really bad anxiety and panic attacks! I used Buspar before I started Celexa and I hated it. I wasn&#039;t suffering from depression so I didn&#039;t understand why my doctor wanted to push an anti depressant on me when there are other things out there for anxiety. She put me on the Buspar and it made me feel awful and just crazy. I gave in and started the Celexa and sure enough my doc was right; it&#039;s worked wonders! I sleep better, hardly any anxiety at all, NO panic attacks and I feel myself always smiling and having such a great outlook on life. I just feel... Normal and happy. :)""",9.0,0
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""This is the first oral birth control I have tried and I enjoy it. I have been on it for almost 3 months now. The first month I had some side effects: I had mild Nausea, Headaches, and super Cravings for salty and sweet foods. I started taking this birth control to clear up my acne, I didnt see a difference until after the first pack. I notice a huge difference now, and my face is a lot more clear, but not all the way yet, but it takes time for your body to adjust. My periods have been lighter, and I dont get as bad of cramps. Recently I have been feeling extra moody and tired though which I do not like, but I will wait it out and let my body adjust. Overall I like it.""",9.0,8
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""I have been suffering from migraine&#039;s since around 16 and now at 36 although they have became less frequent over the years. They are horrible as I usually am out for the entire day bedridden in a dark room. I have always been very paranoid to try a actual migraine medicine so have taken vicodin for the pain. I recently had a migraine at work and decided to try a imitrex my doctor prescribed me. I was nervous to try it but am so happy I did. I waited a few minutes of having the migraine before I took it but it relieved me of my migraine within 30 minutes. I did experience some effects like muscle stiffness in my neck, tightness in my face and a burning feeling in my nose and forehead for about a hour but I&#039;ll take that any day over a migraine.""",9.0,16
Duac,Acne,"""All I can say is wow! Fantastic product I&#039;ve had acne for about 20 years I&#039;m 34, and nothing worked for me and at my age and still spotty its very depressing, then my doctor told me about Duac. I used it for about a week and my face went a bit dry so I gave it a couple of days and started again and now my face is completely clear and my scars have faded! If you have got acne then this is amazing!  I&#039;ve never been so happy with my skin and I&#039;m getting married soon and over the moon that my face will be clear for that. """,10.0,57
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using Epiduo for just under a week now, I&#039;ve suffered with acne for as long as I can remember. On the first night I saw a significant difference and my skin improved quite a bit, the second night my skin burned majorly after putting on the cream, but i left it on because i&#039;d read this was normal, and the next day my face just looked like it had been sunburned. I switched face wash&#039;s too - Cetaphil as it&#039;s non-comedogenic, this soothed my skin a lot. I&#039;ve used it the same way every night and so far my skin is just breaking out more, but I&#039;m hoping if I stay persistent it will clear, I&#039;ve read this is the &#039;purging&#039; stage! I will write another review when it&#039;s been 8-12 weeks.""",5.0,10
Belviq,Obesity,"""I am looking for a jump start on my weight loss and my Dr. prescribed Belviq for 60 days. I started taking the pills 7/31/15 and return to the Dr.today 8/7/15 and have lost 1lb.
I was 360lb and now 359lbs. I only take 1 per day because I was afraid of side effects reviews I read.
I&#039;m not a diabetic and have not had any side effects.
So far so good. And planning overtime to increase to 2 pills per day.""",8.0,12
Blisovi 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""My pharmscist auto refilled to this generic version.  I was spotting in between periods and an emotional mess.  This is one of the worst bcp&#039;s!""",1.0,4
Pradaxa,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""I have been on Pradaxa for about 4 months and have not experienced any digestive side effects.  However, I do not have a history of these problems.  I&#039;m not happy though because my cardiologist is forbidding me to take ANY of my Celebrex now.  No NSAIDs at all.  I have severe arthritis in one knee (knee replacement in the other knee) and now I have joint pain that is getting worse.  I admit I have sneaked a few Celebrex in and the pain relief was immediate.  So I need to be able to go back to that medicine.  I&#039;ve scheduled an ablation in a few weeks and hopefully that will do the trick.  I have never had any type of stroke and the use of this medicine is purely a preventive measure because I do have irregular heartbeats at times.""",8.0,41
Soolantra,Rosacea,"""Have been using soolantra for 2 weeks after an initial breakout at day 2 things have rapidly improved. At 2 weeks my skin is the best it has been for 5 years, I am not only spot free but the inflammation and redness is showing significant improvement. To early to tell if it will have any effect on flushing but so far so good.""",8.0,1
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""I took this medication for 7 years on and off. I would always try to taper off and be free of it but I always ended up going back to the point that I NEEDED it. I had side effects of being sleepy constantly, and gaining 30 lbs. But I did feel better overall. I&#039;ve been off of it for a year now and debating going back on it.""",6.0,18
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had my implant since March &#039;16. Ever since I&#039;ve had it, I&#039;ve experienced severe headaches that happen at least once every week. I haven&#039;t had my period since I&#039;ve been on it which worries me because I don&#039;t know whether that&#039;s bad or good. I have gained weight. I use to always stay around 130-140 for about 4 years and now I&#039;m at 170. Other than that, I have no cramps so this thing is an ok for me.""",7.0,1
Skelaxin,Muscle Spasm,"""I had a muscle spasm across my back for 3 weeks. I took Alleve, Ibuprofen 800, Capzasym, Biofreeze, Ice, my husband massaged the area every night. All this provided very little relief. 
I went to the urgent care doctor recently for a sore throat and mentioned the spasm I am experiencing. He gave me Skelaxin samples.
After the first dose I expected to pass out like I do with muscle relaxants but I was not drowsy at all. Instead, I experienced something pleasant - relief!""",9.0,72
Bupropion,Depression,"""Was on this medication twice - both time caused urinary incontinence (have no prior history of incontinence).""",3.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,None,"""This is 2nd year on Lutera. I was on Aviane before but it was no longer carried in my pharmacy. They are essentially the same thing and I experienced no side effects or changes when I switched. For the first two months of Aviane I was emotional. But afterwards I was completely fine. I had no physical or emotional changes. And have had no side effects or changes after changing to Lutera.""",10.0,0
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I have been taking the 1200mg for about 5 days now (every 12 hours as directed). I have had NO side effects. My body is very sensitive to certain types of medications, but this has only helped me. I started out with a bad cough and chest cold. After taking Mucinex for a couple of days I noticed the coughing decreasing. I now have a stuffy nose/sinus pain- but it also has helped with the congestion.""",8.0,2
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""Terrible experience. My son is affected with ASD and ADHD. We gave him Concerta for one day by prescription. All symptoms have worsen dramatically, He became extremely nervous and did not sleep a half of night.""",1.0,4
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""Please don&#039;t take this medication. I have anxiety and fibromyalgia and I am prescribed 800 MG three times a day. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I ran out of Neurontin 5 days ago. The withdrawal has been terrible. I know, Neurontin &quot;doesn&#039;t cause withdrawal symptoms&quot; but it does, and I&#039;ve read all over the internet that I am not alone. I have quit opiate pain killers cold turkey and over came a severe cocaine addiction in my youth, these things are child&#039;s play compared to not having Neurontin. I was sweating, shivering, constipated, and the anxiety made me consider checking into a psych ward and asking them to throw away the key, I cried for hours, I can&#039;t express how horrific it was and I read it can last a year!""",1.0,79
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""The only positive thing to say is that it made me sleep 6 1/2 hours straight although it didn&#039;t help me get to sleep. The reason I laid down was because I became very dizzy and woke up feeling the same which has induced anxiety. I have felt completely off balance similar to vertigo. I have taken stronger sleep aids that didn&#039;t give me this effect. I was very hopeful. A waste of $90.00.""",4.0,13
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I recently quit smoking with no problems at all using Chantix! I have smoked a pack and a half a day for 8 years and nothing has ever worked before. By day 9 on Chantix I really could care less if I smoked even with coworkers asking me all day to smoke.  This is a wonderful medication any smoker should try this.""",10.0,20
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Do not take this. DO NOT TAKE THIS. I&#039;m 26 and weigh 135 lbs. I started taking Trinessa in July 2016 and one month later, I&#039;m in the hospital coughing up blood with uncontrollable pain in my side. They did a CT and it came back that I had a blood clot in my left lung. They said my birth control caused it. I became so swollen in my legs just 2 days before the clot went into my lung. I&#039;m a very healthy woman and this medication almost took my life. 

Please be careful. It&#039;s been 4 months and I&#039;m still short of breath. 40% of my lung died because it wasn&#039;t getting oxygen. I&#039;m on blood thinners twice a day. Don&#039;t think this can&#039;t happen to you. Estrogen thickens your blood.  I&#039;m just so thankful I didn&#039;t have a stroke.""",1.0,12
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""Im 18 years old &amp; have been suffering with acne since I was 11/12. I tried EVERY over counter spot treatment and every medication prescribed by the doctor. Some worked for a few weeks but my spots always returned. Being a dancer, I have to wear a lot of stage makeup so the doctor telling me &#039;don&#039;t wear makeup&#039; really wasn&#039;t helpful. Finally I was refereed to the hospital and prescribed a 20mg dosage of accutane for a 6 month period. I started my first tablet a month and 5 days ago &amp; I have already seen a reduction in the amount of new breakouts. The side effects have been tough already, I&#039;ve had sore lips &amp; inside my nose like you wouldn&#039;t believe, also had a bit of stomach pain recently &amp; tiredness. Will update my accutane journey in a month:)""",7.0,12
Apremilast,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I&#039;m 4 days in to starting otezla, not even to the full 30mg per day and I&#039;m quitting. The nausea, headaches, and awful stomach pain is just not worth it. It is really bad. Going to try something else.""",5.0,15
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Medicine not work my husband took it and nothing happens. """,1.0,0
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""43 yr old female. I started phentermine 37.5 mg once a day,  on March 14, 2017. I lost 10 pounds As of April 12, 2017. Today is April 27, 2017 and I have lost 18 more pounds in 2 weeks. Total of 28 so far. I have no appetite at all really. But I was starting to get dizzy, and nauseous. Severe stomach pain, So I force myself to eat small meals. I do notice that I&#039;m constantly thirsty. Easily agitated or annoyed also. But other than that I like the results""",8.0,3
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I started Phentermine 37.5 mg on 3/11/2017.  It is not affecting me at all and how I know this is back in 1997--I took &quot;phen-phen&quot; and lost over 30 lbs in a month.  I would get &quot;the feeling&quot; you get and I had bad insomnia.  I am 45 years old and 5&#039;1 and weigh 203.  Back in 2014, I weighed in at a whopping 247 and by 2016, I have been hovering right around 203--hence, why I decided to try Phentermine again.  I lost the previous weight by counting calories and it did indeed work.  Could it be that the Phentermine is not working because maybe I need Adipex instead?  IDK, but it has me really flustered.  I can sleep and eat.  It&#039;s crazy. """,3.0,7
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I had taken this pill before back in May of 2013 and within 30 days I had lost 17.8 pounds. I was so happy. I ended up getting laid off for the summer and I didn&#039;t know where I could go to get this prescription again. I ended up gaining 10 pounds back after 3 months. I got another prescription after some blood work.""",9.0,9
Clomipramine,Panic Disorde,"""Before taking Anafranil I had severe panic attacks and de-realization. Xanax was the only medicine that could help me but only temporarily at high doses. After unsuccessful experiences with other antidepressants which made my anxiety and mood much worse, I was ready to give up pharmaceuticals until I gave Anafranil a shot. I don&#039;t preach antidepressants or antianxiety medicines because I don&#039;t like them myself, but Anafranil seemed to be the only medicine that virtually eliminated my panic attacks without making me feel &#039;numb&#039; and &#039;lifeless&#039;. If you have panic disorder or depression like I do and have had no luck with SSRI&#039;s or SNRI&#039;s, I urge you to at least try Anafranil.""",10.0,138
Trintellix,Major Depressive Disorde,"""This medication has changed my life. It&#039;s been a miracle drug for me after cycling through different meds for the last 3 years, trying to find what worked. I&#039;ve powered through the nausea and vomiting and diarrhea for the last two months. Unfortunately I&#039;m at a point that I am not sure I want to continue the medication due to the nausea. Beside that, I haven&#039;t experienced any other side effects.""",8.0,29
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I tried Savella with the starter pack.  I experienced terrible nausea, insomnia, hot flashes, racing heart and fever.  My doctor reduced the dosage back to 12.5 mg but with very little improvement of side effects.  She finally told me to stop taking it.  I have had great results with my other medications and I wasn&#039;t having any issues but my doctor wanted me to try this new &quot;great&quot; medication.  I haven&#039;t felt this bad in years.  If I were having problems I could understand her trying the Savella with me but for ME this medicaiton made me feel worse than I have in a very long time.  I am relieved to be off of it.  In the future if my other medications become less effective I might give it another shot.. but for now &quot;No Thanks&quot;.""",1.0,16
Lisinopril,Migraine Prevention,"""Zestril 10 mg daily, 60 year old smoker, side effects... no appetite and severe headaches with 1 week of therapy.  Will change BP drug this on does not work for my head.  Duration of action for 10 mg is only 4 hours of control....148/95.""",1.0,1
Yaz,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve tried just about every birth control in the book. Depo was by far the worst with over 15lbs weight gain in a year, horrible acne and leg cramps. Loestrin24 wasn&#039;t far behind with chronic exhaustion, zero sex drive and depression. Ortho wasn&#039;t bad, but I did experience weight gain (about 5lbs in a year). Yaz is by far my favorite, and I can say that both before having my first child and after.

Yaz stabilized my pre-menstrual mood swings. I think it actually increased by sex drive post pregnancy. I&#039;ve had no weight issues and no acne problems. I think all the commercials about Yaz&#039;s side effect are bogus - every birth control is going to show correlations with some disease or another. I&#039;d recommend Yaz in a heartbeat.""",9.0,17
Fluoxetine,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I can&#039;t believe it, but this actually worked. No more crazy breakdowns before my period that damage my life irreparably. If only I&#039;d discovered this sooner I might still have a boyfriend.""",10.0,37
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""After giving birth to my son in 2003, I refused to take any kind of birth control pill/shots. I&#039;ve had irregular periods for years until last year when I started bleeding heavily, soaking up my pads within an hour up to the point that blood came rushing down my legs. I was afraid that maybe I had tumors or fibroids and maybe I needed surgery. Doctor gave me an ultrasound and found nothing wrong with my uterus. He gave me Provera 10 mg, once a day for 14 days. Took it for 2 months and had an absence of period for about 6 months. Had regular periods for 5 months and started again so I saw another doctor last month and told me to take provera again. I&#039;m just waiting for my period to be over that way I can be comfortable again.""",7.0,13
Ranolazine,Angina,"""I have been on Ranexa for approximately 5 years and do not have any angina since then.  My only side effect that I have from this medication is &quot;ringing in the ears&quot; since I went on this medication, otherwise no complaints except for the cost.""",10.0,48
Accutane,Acne,"""I had severe body acne from the time I was 12 to now (15). Nothing would get rid of it. I&#039;ve tried everything from Proactive to pills. My doctor put me on Accutane. After about 4 weeks, I can say that my face looks more like skin and not a pizza, and my back is smooth. I&#039;m not embarrassed to wear tank tops anymore! If you can, I would say on the pills. They will really change your life. But keep in mind it will get worse before it gets any better.""",10.0,6
Armodafinil,Hypersomnia,"""Diagnosed with Hypersomnia.  Prescribed 150 mg Nuvigil 1 x day.  This medication made me extremely talkative for the first few days to the point of annoyance to others and even myself.  Though it curbed my extreme need for napping and did make me feel somewhat more &#039;alive&#039; during the day, the side effects, for me, far outweighed the benefits. Chills, daily headaches, feeling feverish with no temperature throughout the two months I took Nuvigil.  Daily stomach pain and irritability and changes in my behavior to include sadness and crying episodes, feeling overwhelmed, feelings as if I were &#039;losing it&#039;.  I stopped taking Nuvigil two wks ago and no more side effects!!!!""",5.0,13
Bupropion,Depression,"""My doctor put me on Bupropion SL 150 mg once daily for depression and inability to handle stress.  In the past I&#039;ve taken Elavil, Celexa, St. John&#039;s Wort and Lexapro. Lexapro made me gain weight (40 lbs in 1 year) although it did help with the depression.  I accidentally took 2 pills the 3rd and 4th day I was on Bupropion and felt a little manic, although I did get a ton of chores done. It pretty much kills my appetite, which is a wonderful side effect because just losing weight helps me not feel so depressed. I&#039;ve already lost 5 lbs in the week since I started taking it. Since I feel I also suffer from SAD I&#039;m looking forward to seeing how this medicine will help me through the winter.  If Bupropion works for me I plan to stay on it forever.""",10.0,5
Mirtazapine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Since beginning meds all I want to do is sleep, eat, and pee! Abdominal pain is the worse part after one week. More depressed and sad than before. This is the first new antidepressant medication after a 3 week drug holiday because Lexapro and Effexor didn&#039;t help either. Am I doomed to dealing with feeling depressed and anxious without meds?""",1.0,2
Cranberry,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I&#039;m plagued by frequent UTI&#039;s and at the first twinge I take two of these and many times it staves off the infection!""",9.0,20
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve been on Belviq for five days. The first day was hard. I was dizzy, hot, and had a headache all day. But I&#039;ve been good since then with only slight dizziness. Yesterday I started taking 2 pills and I haven&#039;t noticed any difference.  I still feel hungry all the time. Will it work better if I take it on an empty stomach? I don&#039;t think it&#039;s worth it so far.""",2.0,16
Delsym,Cough,"""Helped limitedly for cough, but lead to severe diarrhea.....will not take again.""",3.0,10
Norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I took one pill and I had major nightmares""",5.0,2
Norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""This medication was amazing at the beginning, but now it has caused severe moodiness and abnormal uterine bleeding. (I&#039;ve had 2 full periods in 3 weeks) and somedays I start spotting and get cramps even though I take my pills on time.""",3.0,76
Cymbalta,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I took this medication for a year and a half,it worked great for my anger issues but did very little for my depression...It also worked well for my fibromyalgia...The down fall for me was feeling like a zombie 24/7,to the point of not even having energy to clean my house,have a shower daily or even brush my teeth...I just didn&#039;t care about anything at all...Not a good way to live """,5.0,18
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have been on yaz for about a year. I like it and have not had any major problems. I have short, light periods and my acne has decreased. The only bad thing is that it is expensive.""",8.0,3
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""This med was given as a result of a deep gouge from a dog nail. Healing was not occurring after 4 weeks including a trip to a ambulatory care. My doc said they treated it incorrectly. He prescribed this. I have an appointment at the wound center Tues.  Dr also said it needed debriding. After 5 days I see no improvement. If anything the area is more red and sore.""",2.0,1
Nuvigil,Shift Work Sleep Disorde,"""I am an industrial electrician. I work rotating 12 hours. After enough time my body got used to it and I was able to make it through the nights and not feel awful. Then I heard a commercial for Nuvigil. So I figured I would give it a try. This is not a miracle. This won&#039;t give you special powers and a super intelligence. What it has allowed me to do was still be able to think when I couldn&#039;t before. At 3 in the morning when a problem presents itself I need to be able to think through it. I don&#039;t feel an energy rush like with a cup of coffee. I feel like a normal person again. I&#039;m able to not feel lethargic every single minute I&#039;m awake.""",8.0,48
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have been on Yaz for 3 years now and it really helped with a lot of things. My mild acne cleared up and I have beautiful skin, and before Yaz I had very irregular periods that would last for 2 weeks at a time. Yaz controlled my period and I only have it for about 3-4 days and it is very light. I do get moody while taking the white pills (last 4 pills) and I hate everything, but I&#039;ve always been like that and it only lasts a few days. It has helped a great deal in preventing pregnancy, since I don&#039;t always use condoms. I would definitely recommend this pill.""",10.0,12
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""This birth control has made me bleed everyday since I had it put in 2 years ago.  It feels while on this implant I have gained weight, gotten facial acne, my sex drive is low and suffering from episodes of depression.  I am much more tired due to getting stressed out much easier but it&#039;s better than being pregnant. I don&#039;t know if I&#039;ll use this again.""",4.0,0
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I&#039;ve had severe morning sickness with both of my pregnancies. No other medication worked. I&#039;ve been off work for a week, unable to get out of bed. After only two days on this drug I can finally start living again.""",10.0,18
Norethindrone,Endometriosis,"""I was on this for endometriosis after 3 surgeries, went off last week to try for a baby, on the plus side it worked for me no pain at all (had pain everyday not just that time of the month before it),no bleeding/ periods. on the negative side now have cystic acne and have spent $100 with my derm. trying to get rid of it, hopefully it will clear now. I did gain about 30 lbs over 5 years but not 100% sure it was the pill, but not a big deal for me was under weight before it. Everyone is different but it worked for me, w/o it I would have had a hysterectomy at 23.""",10.0,0
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""After taking Norvasc 10mg for 3 months I found my feet ankles and hands were swelling up, also gained weight even though I walk every day. My Doctor has put me on Avapro and I will monitor it for the next 3 months. """,2.0,83
Penciclovir,Cold Sores,"""Great product.  I&#039;ve had cold sores since I was a kid (40+ years).  I carry this product with me all the time.    Usually get a cold sore two / three times a year but when I do, I&#039;m ready.  Real important, the moment you feel the tingle apply the med.  Usually heals the sore in 3-4 days, but better than the normal 8-10 days.  Earlier comment stated, do not squeeze the tube, that is correct.  Even a slight squeeze you will waist alot.   I usually store it (tube) in the prescription bottle that it comes in.""",10.0,17
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I was super scared to get this into my arm because I heard bad and good things about it. It affects everyone differently. I hated taking the pill. I would always forget or my pharmacy wouldn&#039;t have it on time and I was tired of fighting with them, so I just got the bar. I got my period for 3 days and ever since I haven&#039;t gotten it! It&#039;s been almost 3 months now and I still do not bleed or get cramps. I go about my days and I love it. Everyone reacts differently but I have no negative things to say about it!""",10.0,8
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I am on week 6 of Contrave and have lost 14 pounds. I love this medicine because it takes the craving for food away, and I don&#039;t stress eat. I feel that my overall activity level has increased and I do not feel fatigued all the time. I drink a lot of water through the day and am eating a healthier diet. My exercise level is moderate. I can only tolerate 2 pills daily, when I increase to 3-4 tabs daily I get severe nausea and vomiting.""",8.0,26
Vivactil,Depression,"""This is one of the most under rated drugs for depression.  I found it myself and every time I mention it to a new doctor, they have never heard of it.  I am afraid they will someday stop making it, which would be a tragedy. It saved my life--multiple times--when NOTHING else worked.  I&#039;d had every SSRI in the book thrown at me (because, OF COURSE if one doesn&#039;t work, SURELY another of the same type will).  No weight gain--actual loss. Pulls me out of suicidal despair within a few hours. I still have a bottle for emergencies.  For me, however, as a longterm treatment, it would start making me apathetic--not lethargic, just kind of nonchalant. After 3 days on it, I would want to quit my job. Fast acting, low side effects, mildly energizing.""",9.0,0
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""I just started using this medicine, and I&#039;m so happy. I&#039;m a 23 year old Black lady and I can&#039;t tell you how much this has changed my life. In social and religious settings. It brings me to tears to think of all the years I didn&#039;t use this. I unlike most of you still wore colored shirts. But I would have to deal with comments and stares. I recommend this medicine for anyone. Like everyone else I had the burning and itching, but when you&#039;ve been living with this horrible self esteem buster who cares. I&#039;m so happy for all my fellow &quot;sweaters&quot; who found this product.""",10.0,10
Lexapro,Depression,"""So today is my first day taking Lexapro, my psychiatrist instructed me to take half of a 10mg daily.  I took the dose today at 4 pm and already I feel different.  I bursted into laughter and caught myself laughing at the silliest thing, but I feel so much better.  I felt light-headed for the first 15 minutes, now I feel okay. I just hope this medicine helps me like it has helped others. I can&#039;t say I recommend it yet because its my first day. However I do see a very slight difference in myself. I rated a 7 because anything that makes me laugh instantly more than likely is a pretty good medicine.""",7.0,15
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I have had acne for 5 years. Tried everything, topicals, antibiotics, not doing anything, diet changes...nothing worked. I was so sad and desperate and felt so ugly all the time. Then I finally gave in and tried Yaz. Almost immediately acne improved. A year later I never breakout anymore! It&#039;s so amazing and now I&#039;m so much more happier and confident. And my hyper-pigmentation is finally having a chance to fade out without new ones popping up
I had no side effects at all. This has turned my life around but its still a medicine that may have side effects, but it&#039;s worked for me so may work for you as well.""",10.0,43
Phentermine,Obesity,"""Lost 44 lbs in 4 months but had to stop because blood sugar and blood pressure got too low.""",10.0,64
Tecfidera,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have been taking Tecfidera for approximately one year and have had no flushing but it seemed to have taken fix months to begin its anti-inflammatory effect.""",8.0,9
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I am an official ex-smoker after 31 years. Chantix is a MIRACLE DRUG. While I experienced most of the common side effects, the only lasting side effects were dry mouth and gas which are much better than the stinky smell of smoke and the potential for COPD. I am almost done with my 90 day treatment and am encouraged to read that people did remain non-smoking after stopping the medicine - EXCELLENT.""",10.0,23
Zoladex,Endometriosis,"""I have stage 4 endometriosis and have had laproscopic surgery to remove it from my pelvis/abdomen but I also have it throughout my bowel and it has penetrated all the way through. My doctor has put me on Zoladex for 9 months and I am on month 4. It has helped to manage my pain so far, initially it had taken virtually all of the pain away but within the last month it has slowly been resurfacing but it is still better than when I don&#039;t take it at all. The hot flashes, flushing, slight weight gain, night sweats, trouble sleeping, muscle aches, moodiness, anxiety, vaginal dryness and lack of sex drive are all bothersome but it beats being in constant pain and I know that the symptoms are temporary. I would definitely recommend Zoladex for endometriosis pain.""",7.0,31
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Do not use.  This should be off the market.  The burn and itch is worse that the yeast infection.  Everytime I take antibiotics I get a yeast infection.  So I tried this.  Do not take unless u want a fire crotch.""",1.0,3
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""Flagyl works, didn&#039;t get any nasty side effects except maybe constipation. Otherwise great.""",8.0,13
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This is my first time getting a yeast infection and when I started to feel the burning and itching a few days ago I didn&#039;t know what was going on, I seen this discharge coming out and I was so disgusted. The smell wasn&#039;t strong but I had no idea what it all was. After seeing my gynecologist yesterday we knew right a way it was a yeast infection. I took my first pill yesterday and I felt so much better this morning, very little itching and no burning at all. I take my second pill on Saturday hopefully all the symptoms will be gone. Having that yeast infection was worst then labor. Fluconazole is doing its job well so far, such a relief!""",8.0,1
Sildenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I&#039;m 53, and have been using Viagra for two years. The first time I used it, I took a 100mg tablet.  The erection was rock hard and the sex was long-lasting with my wife, who orgasmed twice. But I couldn&#039;t reach orgasm, even though I was rock hard. I had the flushing in my face and a slight headache. My erection lasted a couple of hours. But couldn&#039;t orgasm. I now take 25-50 mg to reduce the long erection time, but often don&#039;t feel stimulated enough to orgasm.  I&#039;m wondering if other men have this reaction as well.""",8.0,53
Camila,Birth Control,"""I got on this pill specifically from my doctor because I was still nursing. She insured me this is pill to get on so my milk supply would not dry up. WRONG. I took it for about 6 days -on the 6th day I started pumping and absolutely nothing came out. Just empty. I also started bleeding. Not heavy very light. I got off of it immediately.""",3.0,0
Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide,HIV Infection,"""I&#039;ve been taking Genvoya for about three months and have been experiencing some weird side effects and unsure if others have experienced as well they are Confusion, Memory loss, thought process  There are some days I find myself with slow thought process, unable to articulate well or find it hard to think of words and putting them together in sentences, I&#039;ve said things and and a minute later I would forget what I&#039;ve said and at times feel unable to focus.  I&#039;m wondering if anyone had similar experiences?""",6.0,40
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Levora is the only birth control I have ever taken so I had nothing to compare it to. My acne has cleared up nicely but have not noticed any change in breast size. My periods aren&#039;t much better than what they were except now they&#039;re on time. I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant but every month I worry at the slightest symptom I probably get from these pills. I have noticed crazy emotions as well as crying a lot more.""",6.0,2
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the Depo shot for a year now and the only problems I&#039;d faced were the headaches, nausea, and mood swings. It&#039;s Great not having a cycle. I&#039;m opting to try another method, but the shot seems most effective. Although everyone&#039;s Experience is different, mine was Okay.""",7.0,8
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been taking Cymbalta (60mg) for around 6 months now and it seems to be really helping me with my anxiety and depression. I don&#039;t panic over little things anymore which is great and my friends and family have really seen an improvement in my mood. Decreased my appetite and emotional eating and I&#039;ve lost 17 kilos (37 pounds).

Negative (but bearable) side effects would be moderate fatigue, the occasional headache if I take my dose late, weird dreams every night, twitching, dizziness when I stand up. The worst thing I&#039;ve noticed is memory problems, I sometimes can&#039;t remember simple words and get a little confused.""",8.0,24
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""My wife and I had been taking 10 mg hydrocodones for 15 years like they were tic tacs. I worried about myself and my wife getting off these. We got suboxone and I have not used in almost a month. My wife only took a half a suboxone a day for 3 weeks. She has not taken any Suboxone in a couple of days and is fine. I have been taking 1 x 8 mg tablet a day for the past 3 weeks . We really wanted to quit and without suboxone this would have been impossible. I wish I would have taken this a few years ago, we blew a lot of money. Good Luck to everyone. The main thing is to know in your heart that you want to be a better person for the ones you love and suboxone will really help.""",10.0,47
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""I had went to Florida for a month &amp; had no sex with anyone until I got back to NY &amp; saw my boyfriend. Once we had sex I figured my bacteria balance Down there was on the trip since it had been a month. I bought yeast infection pills &amp; also a cream for itching. I was having extreme itching but also small cuts around my clitoris &amp; irritation near my vulva lips. I used Vaseline for the burning. The Vaseline made the discharge worsen. I also used non scented baby wipes to freshen up so I didn&#039;t have to wash 10 times a day. So I went to the doc &amp; they gave me the yeast infection antibiotic &amp; that didn&#039;t help. Got tested &amp; Turns out it was bacterial vaginitis. The doc prescribed me metronidazole &amp; its working. All of the issues I had are gone!!:)""",10.0,6
Celebrex,Pain,"""After my d&amp;c last year, I had celebrex 200mg as needed for pain daily x 7 days. It was great. Last week after I had an endo-ablation. I was the first one to ask my doctor; for celebrex again. It is one of the best non-narcotic pain medication.""",9.0,37
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I started on 25mg for 7 days and had a few good days. Increased to 50mg and have begun yo feel even better. I&#039;m not 100% yet but Zoloft has been the first AD to have a positive effect in such a short time with minimal side effects. I have tried and had awful reactions to Paxil, tritellix, Effexor, Remeron, Trazadone, Wellbutrin. Cipralex worked but pooped after 1.5 years and increasing the dosage did nothing and maybe I was worse. Clonazapam was really awful. Lorazapam worked for isolated anxiety but only made my anxiety even worse after a while due to tolerance and rebound effects. Stay away from benzos but if you have to take them, don&#039;t take them more than once or twice over month. I started taking them daily and this was a huge mistake.""",10.0,11
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I was feeling generally unwell last week and visited my doctor who did urine dipstick test and told me there were &#039;white blood cells&#039; found and prescribed Nitrofurantoin 50mg  4 times a day for 7 days.  About two days after I started taking them I had extremely dry mouth, horrendous headache and felt generally unwell as though the parts of my body were disjointed.  I also started to think very disturbed depressive thoughts and prone to tears.  The headache became unbearable and there was no sign of improvement in my condition so after five days of suffering on tablets I stopped taking them and rang my GP who told me my urine sample had come back from lab and it showed no sign of infection!!!!!!  All this for nothing!!!!  I was so upset.""",1.0,4
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""If you take this pill as directed, it will work. My boyfriend and I had an accident last Saturday and I took Plan B about 30 minutes later. I was very worried that I was going to become pregnant, and I basically worried myself sick over things I read online. I had some nausea and cramping but I got my period right on time with a normal flow. Don&#039;t worry ladies! """,10.0,47
Tramadol,Back Pain,"""I have been on Tramadol for 6 yrs. for herniated discs as well as spondyliolisthesis which causes severe sciatica. It has been a Godsend as narcotics did nothing for the sciatica and are awful all the way around.  It also helps my mood and is a good replacement for antidepressants with absolutely no side effects. The only downside for me is the tolerance factor. I have to take more now for the same effect, 100 mg 2x/day instead of 50 mg 2x/day. """,10.0,65
Toprol-XL,High Blood Pressure,"""Lowered blood pressure to acceptable level but a major side effect developed with extreme fatigue and muscle pain. These were painful enough that ability to work and perform normal life tasks were difficult.""",5.0,41
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""56 year old female with a lifetime of chronic constipation which seems to run in the family on my mothers side. After hitting menopause, bm&#039;s and the urge to have them simply stopped. I discontinued a bp med controlling migraine flares thinking that was the problem, but serious constipation continued no matter what I ate, drank or took. I saw a gastroenterologist who prescribed Linzess and am VERY pleased. no pain, just drain...and some gurgling intestinal sounds. best remedy EVER.""",10.0,23
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I tried it for the first time due to anxiety. It made me tired and weak, &amp; I knew was a possibility, so I took it just before bedtime. I laid down but was unable to sleep due to a horrible headache coming on shortly after. It felt similar to blood rushing to the head when hanging upside down. I was dizzy &amp; anxious due to this, so got out of bed to get my partner. I only made it a few steps from my bed to the hallway before I passed out. I only remember needing to get help, then I woke up with him holding me sideways to keep me still from convulsing &amp; choking on my tongue. I&#039;ve never had any issue with fainting, convulsions, or seizures prior. I won&#039;t be taking this again. Ever.""",1.0,7
Fentanyl,Pain,"""powerful narcotic good pain relief""",10.0,7
Seroquel,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""The side effects that most complain about are what I love most about this medication. I am a 5&#039;9&quot; male in the Army that had lost weight all the way down to 128 lbs and was sleeping 3-4 hours a night on average. I have been on Seroquel for 4 months. I weigh 165lbs now and sleep 8-9 hours a night""",10.0,46
Xyzal,Allergies,"""The medicine turned me into a weight gaining zombie that didn&#039;t want to get out of bed. It controlled my allergies (no more so than zyrtec) and made me feel horrible.""",2.0,9
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""Seems to help pain due to prostate cancer fairly well. As long as it&#039;s taken every 4-6 hours as directed. If a dose is taken too late, break through pain seems to occur at end of hour 3. Do not double a dose unless directed by your doctor. Only some mild constipation to report. Daily activities seem to have improved since taking this medication.
Can get out and walk with &quot;less&quot; pain. Also, do not feel like I&#039;m &quot;medicated&quot; or &quot;under the influence&quot; in any way like with many other medications. Although as a precaution, I would not operate a vehicle for liability purposes, unless absolutely necessary.""",7.0,17
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""Precribed after many years of Ambien use.  Took 5 mg.....nothing
After an hour 5 more mg........after another hour 5more mg.....tossing and turning .  No sleep.  Back to Ambien.""",1.0,23
Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine,HIV Infection,"""Tested positive in april 2015 was prescribed triumeq.  Viral load was 55000. T Cell count 199.

After only 9 Weeks on medication with Valtrex in conjunction; Viral Load was 30 (that&#039;s thirty, basically undetectable)  T Cell count up to 478.   I had no side effects at all.    

With manufacture coupon. (print online...had no problem at pharmacy drug is free)  think cash price is 4K per month normally""",10.0,22
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been on Zoloft/Sertraline for only a couple of days but can instantly feel the effects. I cannot stop taping my feet/moving my legs maybe its energy that I didn&#039;t have for a while. I&#039;m not sure. It is affecting my stomach but will see how it goes for a couple of weeks. Could do with losing a bit of weight.

Could not sleep for love nor money last night, mind was active, but actually felt like I could have a laugh with my wife in the evening, she says I have been really horrible to be with (moaning etc).

At work, feel like I&#039;m on edge but hoping once it really kicks in I will feel more &#039;myself&#039;. Extremely tired and keep yawning and feeling less emotional, for a 29 year old man. I will update after a few weeks to advise how its going.""",9.0,30
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I am a female, in high school, 5&quot;9 210 pounds. I had been dealing with anxiety for my whole life. I went to a therapist and it helped a little but it wasn&#039;t enough to make a dramatic difference. I finally decided to go to a psychiatrist and got diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, and I also suffer from separation anxiety, some OCD, and social anxiety.  I went on Lexapro 5mg for one week then went to 5mg in the morning and 5mg at night. I have been on that dose for over a month and am night and day from how I was. I am finally the happy go lucky relaxed person my dad says he knew existed deep down. I have no complaints other than wishing I had started it years ago. I noticed a difference after one week. I recommend it 100%.""",10.0,32
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""2 days after I started taking Effexor, the major depression I was in went away.  It was like a miracle!""",10.0,34
Adalimumab,Reiter's Syndrome,"""Was on Enbrel for about 6 months and it stopped working for me. Humira and a combination of oral drugs had me pain free in a few days.  However, it does not feel like it last a full 2 weeks, after day 10 I start with minor pain working up to about a 5 or 6 then back down from there.""",9.0,2
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""I&#039;ve been sweating excessively since the seventh grade. I&#039;m now in the ninth grade, and a week ago my doctor prescribed me Hypercare for my excessive sweating. On the first night of application, I felt no burning or itching at all. On the following day, my sweating was cut drastically. I was still sweating and stinking, but it was at a fairly normal amount. I applied it again for the next two nights. It was the same result; still some sweating and stinking. On the fourth day of application, I sweated a little bit in the morning, then nothing after about 12 p.m. I couldn&#039;t believe it! This product did take time to work, but I couldn&#039;t be happier! I do apply a deodorant in the morning to stop the stinking and feel fresh.""",9.0,2
Glatiramer,Multiple Sclerosis,"""After dealing with the horrific side effects of Avonex, and being admitted into a hospital for four days after I was suspected of having PML due to my worsening of symptoms and low white blood count (thanks to Tecfidera), I finally found the right treatment for me. I couldn&#039;t  be any more happier with Copaxone.""",10.0,32
Pramipexole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""This drug works for me but I noticed I need to take it in the day time to as it&#039;s made my RLS worse. I have it all day, every day now. The RLS is making my life absolutely miserable. I&#039;ve actually been thinking my life isn&#039;t worth living like this. I&#039;ve read that you have to keep upping the dose and I&#039;m not sure if that means that when it wears off during the night or day will the symptoms get worse and worse accordingly. Right now I can&#039;t relax or rest one bit until I take the half a pill. I believe it also makes me so sleepy during the day I can&#039;t get myself out. I just want to go to sleep but can&#039;t because my legs won&#039;t stop jumping. I&#039;m going to try and wean off and try something else. I also believe it&#039;s upset my stomach terribly.""",4.0,8
Orvaten,Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome,"""I take 10mg midodrine three times a day for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.  It has changed my life completely.  I&#039;m able to be active and do all the things I used to avoid.  I go to concerts, movies on opening night, and shopping at places with long lines.  I can date without worrying about whether we&#039;re going somewhere that I&#039;ll need to stand still. There are side effects - weird sensations and goosebumps mostly.  The benefit far outweighs any negative effects or risks.""",9.0,27
Gabapentin,Postherpetic Neuralgia,"""I came down with a terrible bout of shingles on my head and left side I&#039;m Dec 2016. The pain was terrible and the only thing that gave me relief was gabapentin and effexor. I&#039;m youngish only 38. I have been taking 600mg of gabapentin and 150mg effexor  antidepressants the combination works for relief from nerve pain. I&#039;m nearly six months with phn. In my experience gabapentin is the best treatment for shingles. The side effect I have the most is constipation buy I take a fibre supplement in my morning coffee. Shingles pain is horrible.""",10.0,16
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I bought this at my local walgreens before reading reviews. I&#039;m seriously going through hell. This feels like torture. Started out kind of hot, wasn&#039;t too bad, tried to take my mind off of it. Once it started leaking out, it began to itch a bit. Again, I reminded myself that although OTC, it is in fact medicine. At this point I just want it to stop. It&#039;s burning, itching...pure hell. I rather stick with the infection until seeing my gynecologist again. DO NOT BUY LADIES!!!!!!!!""",1.0,4
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""About 4hrs. A night.""",5.0,9
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ll have had Miranda for 3 years coming this March, 2016. For the first year my periods were irregular and I would cramp up even during times when I wasn&#039;t on my period. This was disconcerting to me but I battled through. At this juncture in my life I&#039;m struggling with adult acne. I&#039;m concerned that the hormones are no longer affecting me as they did for 3 years and perhaps Mirena is the cause for this extreme case of acne. I do love this type of birth control and I believe it&#039;s very freeing to not worry about pregnancy while using an IUD. There are many side affects and each affect women differently""",8.0,6
Voltaren,Back Pain,"""This medicine is very good for those who can take it. At first it worked very well for me. By the third refill I had developed a extreme allergy to this drug. First sign was extreme itching and severe sweating with dizziness. If this happens go to hospital quickly and stop taking the drug. When this started Doctors can&#039;t always determine it quickly enough as in my case. Second time wasn&#039;t as severe but by the third time when my reactions started I knew. So please don&#039;t take again if you get these reactions. But I do highly recommend this drug for those able to use it.""",5.0,39
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""Started my trial yesterday, and experienced the headache, which was quickly resolved by OTC medication.  I am a night shift nurse, and did not feel hungry at all through my shift.  Here&#039;s hoping its all it says it is.""",5.0,99
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on Cymbalta for about 13 months but after reading many of the posts, I&#039;m thinking I should add this little self-evaluation.  I was diagnosed with autism, dyslexia and hyper-activity in the mid-1960&#039;s when research was still in its infancy. Anxiety was a continuous battle and after failing the 4th grade, all I remember was being in a fog. Cymbalta has cut through the anxiety even though the autism and dyslexia are hard-wired as part of my disorder.  I was recently pushed to 60 mg with improvement from my 30 mg dose.  As part of anxiety, you can feel the adrenaline flowing through you at the slightest distraction or obstacle, but Cymbalta has done miracles to cut the amount of adrenaline released.  Coffee puts me to sleep.""",8.0,33
Clonidine,Opiate Withdrawal,"""It seems to be helping so far, without having to go through detox.""",6.0,93
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I took the 7 day treatment my symptoms felt better but never went fully went away after 7 days I haven&#039;t experienced the burning but the itching is still present.  It&#039;s irritating because this cream is messy from the start and for a whole week to go by just to have the same results as Diflucan.""",3.0,1
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I have only been on Belvig for 1 week and I have lost 6 lbs but in addition I have cut back on soda 99%, cut out 100% of fast food, and cut my general food intake. I have experienced zero side effects which is a big reason for the high score along with the initial weight loss. I purchased Belvig with the Belvig savings card bring the cost from about 275 to 75.

I think I will update/re review at the 3 month mark.""",9.0,10
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I went to the doctors 5 days ago  I did it to feel in control of my body.My receptionist told me to take Tylenol before the procedure. ok sure. It didn&#039;t do anything.I was truly ignorant about the pain I was about to experience. When I told her I took children&#039;s Tylenol she gave me that look of &quot;you&#039;re gonna have a bad time. &quot; I took 8 pills of the low dosage aspirin in hopes I would be numb enough to feel only a pinch. N O P E. WORST EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE.  When she was inserting the IUD the cramps were absolutely awful. I was literally screaming in pain. After she finished my body was trembling. I almost passed out twice. Threw up twice and had the meanest poops. I had to lay on a bed for an hour before I could even move.""",6.0,1
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Skyla in for a little over a year now and although there is cramping that comes with it I would definitely recommend it! The insertion was really painful! I had to go back a second time because the first time it was unbearable. My OBGYN prescibed me some pain meds and a pill that widened my cervix so it would go in easier. That night I began to bleed a lot and have horrible cramps that lasted two days. After the first week I was completely fine, occasional cramping but I have always had really bad cramps. It has been effective and seems like the easiest most cost effiencient form of birth control!""",8.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""This is a very good product. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex twice in one day. The next day I went and got Plan B. I started to experience extreme fatigue and stomach cramps, but a week later I got my period.""",10.0,23
Palbociclib,"Breast Cancer, Metastatic","""My oncologist was enthusiastic to put me on Ibrance due to the reports and fast tracking of approval for the drug.   I was on Ibrance for 6 months and it was a disaster.   The drug did nothing for the cancer.  In fact, the cancer spread a little with use of Ibrance.   The side effects were great.   Normal hematocrit levels should have been 35-45, but with Ibrance, mine were 20-25.  It wiped out my immune system, made me anemic, and provided a whole host of negative side effects.   I know of a few people who were also on Ibrance and it did not work for them.   One of them ended up in the hospital for weeks.  I have had a hard time connecting or finding patients who have had a positive experience.   Ibrance is not as advertised.""",1.0,41
Lunesta,Insomnia,"""I have been taking Lunesta for over 3 years now. Unfortunately I can&#039;t take Ambien due to heart palpitations and other side effects. The cost of Lunesta just went up for me to $205 for a 30 day supply. I can&#039;t afford it anymore and I don&#039;t know what I&#039;m going to do. It&#039;s the only thing that helped me sleep after dealing with insomnia for over 20 years. I no longer notice the taste in the morning and I can get up in the middle of the night and then fall right back to sleep. No sleepwalking or anything to report either. Just refreshing sleep.""",10.0,49
Sildenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I just wanted to chime in as a wife. My husband is 55  years old and after a severe illness a few years ago I will just say things had really slowed down in the bedroom.  He went in for a follow up with his primary care physician and after all of the blood work and he was cleared as far as his illness is concerned, he brought up the problem  he has had achieving and maintaining an erection. 
 My husband decided not to tell me about his visit with the doctor but boy did he surprise me that night in the bedroom.  This happy wife says thank you thank you thank you.""",10.0,31
Meloxicam,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""My husband took Mobic for psoriatic arthritis, and it made him extremely ill, and gave him almost no pain relief. """,1.0,41
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got this implant 3 1/2 months after having my first child. I had lost nearly all my baby weight and was continuously losing, that is until I had this put in. I have gained 25 lbs and no matter what can not lose it. Also my face started to break out around a month after getting the implant and just keeps getting worse. The worst side effect is I spot at least 25 days a month, sometimes I will bleed up to 3 months straight, stop for 2 or 3 days then start bleeding again. I have also noticed a rapid decrease in sex drive and in the last 6 months less sensitive and I have a very hard time getting turned on,  which is probably the cause of the lack of sensitivity. 
I had implanon for 3 years and loved it but I hate nexplanon.""",2.0,7
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I am highly surprised at all the negative  reviews of this pill. It&#039;s in unfortunate that so many women have had a negative experience with this. As for me, this is by far one of the best birth control pills I have ever taken. I started taking this three months ago as a form of cycle control. I skipped the placebo pills for the last three months.
 Honestly, I haven&#039;t had any issues with mood swings&#039;s, in fact I felt happier which is an interesting side effect.  Normally when I start a pill pack, the first three days are extremely nauseating. With this pillpack, I did not have any nausea. I also had an extremely high sex drive.  Based on my experience I would recommend them to a friend. Glad I didn&#039;t Read the reviews first or else I would&#039;ve turned them down. Keep an open mind everybody&#039;s body will react differently.""",9.0,14
Strattera,ADHD,"""I read all these reviews and I still took it. I told my doctor about the reviews and my concerns and she pushed me to try it so I did. Progressively I could not leave my house. I was so tired. I could only have the strength to shower once every 9 days. I felt myself becoming more and more tired and for some reason I just stayed with it- I gradually increased the dosage and ate it with food, all the tips everyone&#039;s said I&#039;ve done because I wanted it so badly to work. But it has made me sick and I&#039;m not sure if I&#039;ve recovered even now, a month after stopping. The final straw was me starging to feel worse I had been in years. Please do not be like me. I saw the reviews and I did not listen.""",1.0,16
Anastrozole,Breast Cance,"""I have been on Anastrozole since August/2012  and things had been going pretty well. It is now the end of February and I now have high blood pressure, shortness of breath, hand pain especially at night and in the morning when I can barely hold a comb to my hair. Also, I feel &quot;pins and needles&quot; in both hands. I am confused as to why the side effects are occuring now. At least I feel better knowing that others are going through the same thing.""",6.0,78
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I was prepared for the basic side effects: Carbonated beverages not tasting right, and also some loss of appetite. I was put on 100mg from the get go. I also had the fairly common side effect of just feeling confused, though this wasn&#039;t all that severe and I was still able to do well in school. I also experienced tingling in my hands and feet, and though this was irritating, it was bearable. The real kicker for why I quit taking this medicine was when I began to have what felt like panic attacks and severe confusion, along with elevated heartbeat and dizziness. Also my fingers would move on their own and seem to get stuck sticking straight out and I had no control over it. """,5.0,67
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Suprep worked great as far as doing it&#039;s job of cleaning my colon. However, 2 days later I developed serious diarrhea and have had it for 6 days. I&#039;ve increased my soluble fiber, but it hasn&#039;t helped.""",5.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I love this type of birth control it definitely works. The only thing I wonder about are periods. Sometimes I get them one month and then not again until a couple months later and I have had two in the same month like a week apart is that normal for anyone?!?!?!? Overall I do recommend it.""",8.0,9
Focalin,ADHD,"""This is not a joke. I literally took this medicine at 2:30pm and started having a panic attack at the library and had to leave. it is now 10:30pm and I just texted my sorority group chat asking if there was an earthquake because I literally felt the entire house shaking. My body is reacting so terribly to this medicineIi do not recommend taking this at all. Now my entire sorority thinks I am crazy.""",10.0,24
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I got the mirena in Jan 2015 and had remove it by July 2015. As a contraceptive it worked. I used to be on the pill and I put on 20kg with it. I came off it and got the mirena and couldn&#039;t lose weight whilst on it. So although I didn&#039;t put weight on whilst on mirena, I feel like if I hadn&#039;t taken the pill before, the mirena prob would&#039;ve been the culprit to make me put on weight. Wouldn&#039;t recommend it to anyone, don&#039;t do it.

The side effects I experienced:
- spotting everyday/random periods completely irregular overall
- bad headaches
- extremely bloated
- couldn&#039;t lose weight 
- moodiness and emotional 
- periods never went back to normal after mirena- they&#039;ve been irregular for past year despite being hormone free!""",1.0,8
Insulin glargine,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve been using this for a month now and it seems to be helping with the blood sugars.  However I find the pen hard to use.  I have small hands and the pen is to wide for me to grip easily and the plunger even harder to push down to inject.  I hate needles so this is ideal way for me but something slimmer and easier to push would help.  At 56 iu now it&#039;s virtually impossible to avoid pain with the injection.""",7.0,15
Zoloft,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I have dealt with ups and downs, anxiety, social anxiety, depression etc. etc. for years.  My life overall is normal and I managed the episodes but I always knew they were there and didn&#039;t like feeling that way. I am married we have children combine that with everything else and it times it was just too much. The doctor suggested the Zoloft.  I was nervous at first and really didn&#039;t know what to expect. In fact I waited a month or two to even fill the prescription. The side effects  we&#039;re obvious at first. Dizziness, tired, minor confusion. I don&#039;t want to scare anyone because I still functioned , Still was able to work, I was able to take care of the kids,  everything was pretty much normal but I could tell my mind was a bit off.     
After about a month the side effects faded away from me. After two months my mind became clear and my attitude towards life improved dramatically. Little things didn&#039;t bother me anymore. I started working out and that didn&#039;t bother me anymore. My wife would argue with me about normal marriage stuff but I wouldn&#039;t yell back. In fact I was able to see how foolish most of the fighting was and how pointless it was to yell back. My work life improved. My conversations with other people improved. I found myself more interested in what the person was saying and focusing more on what they were saying.
At a follow up visit with my doctor he asked if I&#039;d like to stay on the medication. I told him that my life has never been better and my mind never more clear so why would I choose to stop. He agreed and was happy with my progress. He initially prescribed 100 mg but I found 50 works well for me at this point. So every night before bed I take my pill and wake up the next morning feeling ready to go instead of wanting to stay in bed. 
For those just starting or thinking about starting this medication I can honestly tell you it has changed my life for the better. Initially it was rough but after a while all that fades and your left feeling really good. For me it took about two months for others it may take longer or shorter.  
I hopes this helps as I read a lot about this medication prior to starting and found a lot of the write ups were negative. I honestly think those people may have other issues or conditions that this medication can&#039;t help or they may have not been able to get through the initial break in period.""",9.0,118
Sertraline,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I was taking Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) for 10yrs to treat PMDD, postpartum depression, OCD. since I stopped this and started sertraline I realized the Prozac was weak in helping me! Sertraline&#039;s amazing! It has helped settle my major symptoms of illnesses above, I now live a normal life and everything isn&#039;t such a big deal to me anymore. I&#039;m more rational and certainly don&#039;t turn into a monster in menstrual cycle. I&#039;m much more calm and collected! Side effects I suffered sleepiness and irritability and dry mouth in the 1st week, that stopped. I persisted was going to stop thankfully I didn&#039;t! I have noticed as I have been on them 3 months now I have a decreased appetite, indigestion, slower digestive system which I can tolerate! Sometimes hyperactivity.""",10.0,5
Pregabalin,Neuralgia,"""Had neuropathic pain in right upper jaw after dental work. Tried many different medicines including tricyclic&#039;s eventually put onto Lyrica went up to 900mg as well as Endep 40mg. Couldn&#039;t tolerate Endep, worked my way back down to 600mg Lyrica and after 6 months the nerve pain is tolerable. What I didn&#039;t&#039; realize was all the side effects that I now believe stems from Lyrica, severe bloating, sore eyes, memory loss, word problems, hand and feet pains, plus more. I have now found that it makes little difference between 75 or 300mg for pain relief. I have difficulty sleeping without any, 75 will eventually help but 300 gets me to sleep faster. After reading so many people complaining about the same side effects, I will be seeing my Dr.""",3.0,51
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I was prescribed the 0.5mg tabs for anxiety and panic attacks. I have only been taking them for a few days now but they definitely do calm me down. The only side effects I get are a little sleepiness and a slight headache.

I don&#039;t think the 0.5mg tab would be enough for a full on panic attack, I think I would need to take 3 or 4 of them. My only problem with these pills is that sometimes it takes 2 or 3 hours for it to fully kick in.""",8.0,22
Dapagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Medication caused ketoacidodis and hospitalization for 9 days.""",1.0,69
Multivitamin with iron,Anemia,"""I have only been taking this medication for two weeks. I have been having night sweats and nightmares, which I never had before. When I go back to the Doctor I am going to ask to be given another medication. """,1.0,10
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I am 70 years old and smoked for more than 50 years. Taking chantix helped me to quit. I never thought in a million years that I could quit, my family and I thank you !!!!""",10.0,33
Humira,"Crohn's Disease, Acute","""Within 4 months of having the maximum dose once a week, I was pain free!  I inject myself weekly with the pen and together with Methotrexate, the Crohns and rheumatoid arthritis are simply bad memories now.""",10.0,47
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""So, I&#039;m 5&#039;3 and 135 lbs. I have tried Dulcolax in the past for constipation, but decided that it might be a better experience this time. I took 2 pills around 5pm I think. It says to take 1-2 for adults. I had horrible cramps and abdominal discomfort. About 11:50pm I had the feeling that I needed to have a bowel movement. I had a lot of diarrhea, but it really does help with constipation. My advice, take 1 pill. If you can&#039;t go after that, take 2 the next day. Honestly, once it kicks in, you will feel so much better after it&#039;s all over. If you can&#039;t handle cramping very well, you might not be able to handle the effects of this medicine.""",8.0,14
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been on the ring for a few months I have had an increase in appetite, times where I feel nauseated out of no where, I have gained 12 lbs!! I am highly into fitness and can&#039;t seem to shake this extra weight off. Moods def change my bf thinks im crazy now lol. I have dryness and irritation in my lady parts kinda sucks feeling you got a yeast infection 24 hours a day and sex is not so great. I plan on taking this out tonight now looking at all the reviews this def is not for me. Thanks everyone for sharing! I am not alone!""",4.0,15
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""Could not afford Abilify out of pocket, started back on Depakote. I had no problem with gain weight. I do however find I tend to be a little more moody but less frequently. I take with bupropion XR. Seems to be a decent cocktail. Not too potent, and not under effective. I like how it does not create a sedative effect like antipsychotics.""",6.0,35
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""If you have ADHD, pills like Strattera (non-stimulant) do not seem to work. You do need a stimulant. Concerta is amazing medication. I used to be on it from 2nd grade all the way until 9th. Looking back now, at 21 years old, I see that after I stopped it in high school, my grades dropped. Just started taking the average adult dose of 36mgs and it has really helped me in class, although there isn&#039;t an insane change. MAKE SURE TO TAKE IT WITH A DECENT MEAL OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER. If you don&#039;t, you&#039;ll find yourself with an upset stomach for a lot of the day.""",8.0,98
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""This is the best back pain medication on the market. I have taken it since 1993 with no problems.""",10.0,22
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I am on my second week of Contrave.  So far nothing. Zero. No help for my hunger/cravings whatsoever.  If anything I am eating more.  I lost weight on Phenfen but I can&#039;t sleep at all so I went off.
I really hope this kicks in because I am up 2 pounds since I started it.

Fingers crossed.""",4.0,13
Lunesta,Insomnia,"""This is the only medicine that has really helped me. Love it but so expensive and insurance won&#039;t pay. Luckily my Dr. gives samples to tide me over until I can afford.
Bad taste is worth the restful sleep. """,10.0,38
Sarafem,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""At age 30 obgyn prescribed Sarafem for PMDD.. made a huge difference.. went through life changing events, a death, divorce, and was at the bottom and had quit taking the medicine. Symptoms got worse at age 50 changed obygyns (had no issues with my 1st obgyn, but just wanted a female dr) and she read me the riot act.. Pre-menopause.. and last yr confirmed menopause. It absolutely makes a huge difference in my life. I laugh every day. Don&#039;t stop taking it if you have no side effects. I don&#039;t fly off the handle still get moody occasionally, but nothing more than a little venting with a friend can&#039;t cure.""",10.0,46
Loestrin 24 Fe,Menstrual Disorders,"""When I got Loestrin it was a God send!, No other birth control could regulate my period and not make me gain weight, and help with the pain. With this pill i went from 7 days to 4 days. I haven&#039;t been on birth control for a few years but even being off it my period is still only 4 days ( that&#039;s a miracle when you have endometriosis) I love this pill and wish they would bring it back.""",10.0,3
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Have taken this previously a few years ago and cleared up symptoms very fast. Experienced minor gastric upset but nothing else. Currently taking for UTI,  on day 2 or 3 and feel so much better already.""",9.0,8
Tadalafil,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have been prescribed and have been taking cialis 5 mg to help my BPH symptoms and libido for over a year.  Cialis has not helped either of these problems what so ever.  A total disappointed.""",1.0,22
Duloxetine,Depression,"""It worked pretty good for a while.  Didn&#039;t stop the suicidal urges but it was better than other antidepressants I tried.  I had to have the dose increased over time to 90mg to keep getting the same effect, and then it quit working entirely after a couple years, leaving only the side effects to contend with.  Reaching orgasm was pretty difficult and sometimes I would only be able to once every week or two.  It took 3  months to taper off of this, withdrawal was troublesome but not impossible to deal with. """,4.0,7
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I am taking this for pregancy related nausea and it is the best!!""",9.0,11
Seasonique,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I started taking this medication on July 7, 2015 to try and regulate my periods and control my abnormal heavy uterine bleeding I had been experiencing. Everything was fine (minor nausea) the first 2 1/2 weeks and then I started bleeding on July 25, 2015. Just lightly the first 2 days and then it heavy. Today is August 6 (13 days and counting) and I still am bleeding heavy and cramping badly.""",2.0,7
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the Skyla for six months now and love it! I always wanted an IUD because I&#039;m terrible about remembering to take a pill, but I was worried about using an IUD with my small size (5&#039;2 105lbs never had children). Turns out I had no reason to be worried! The procedure went really smoothly only mildly uncomfortable for like 3 minutes. I had cramps and bleeding for two days (no worse than a rough period cycle) then I was back to normal. Bonus: my periods went away a month after insertion! No more buying tampons!""",10.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Liletta placed in 2 days ago and while the insertion process wasn&#039;t comfortable at all, I only had cramps the day of insertion and haven&#039;t had any since. My doctor said I would have a period 4-6 weeks but I stopped this morning, only 2 days later, so overall I would say that I like this IUD but I will update in a month to tell if it has gotten better or worse.""",10.0,3
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""I was on tramadol for 3 years and that didn&#039;t work. I was also taking  Gabapentin for fibromyalgia. I started on the patch 5mg then 10mg 7 day patch helped a little for 3 days then became very itchy and very sore and gave me an  allergic reaction to my skin raising it and going red and tender for 2 weeks after patch was removed. """,4.0,10
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been taking bupropion 75mg twice a day for the past 6 weeks and I feel like I&#039;m finally back to the real me. I&#039;m 18 and have been dealing with depression, but this medication helped me tremendously. I was originally on Paxil, but due to sexual side effects, I switched to this and it restored my sex drive. I also have a little bit of anxiety, but this medication cleared that up as well. The first week was hard. I experienced heart palpitations, very anxious, ridiculous energy, and I was easily agitated. After the first week, those side effects slowly diminished and now I don&#039;t have them at all. That is the only reason I didn&#039;t give this medicine a 10. It saved my life. I HIGHLY recommend this to any who doesn&#039;t want sexual side effects.""",9.0,124
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I have always had a problem with focus and attention and recently was told I have ADHD, I am currently on Vyvanse and when I started it, I found the first few days to be great. I almost felt superhuman with myself because I was able to start and finish things in one go and felt more active. I have had to have my dosage increased and I feel that as I take this medication, the effectiveness of it is dissipating and being replaced with a feeling of being &quot;Frantic&quot; and sightly anxious as well as it is affecting my mood and causing me to feel adgitated. I will be asking my doctor about trying something else as I feel that just increasing the dosage again would cause the feelings I am getting to becoming worse""",5.0,22
Citalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Been on this medication for a little over 8 years. It saved my life, and my marriage. I always struggled with very bad mood swings, anger, and anxiety over sometimes the littlest things. This medication turned my life around. It was a complete life saver.""",10.0,121
Rozerem,Insomnia,"""I am coming off more than a couple non-prescribed medicines and could not sleep. I didn&#039;t want anything else addicting so the doctor said try this. I take this combined with 1mg of melatonin. Seems to work great so far the only thing I don&#039;t know is whether the 50mg of doxepin has something to do but I have taken it 5 days and no problems. I take it at 11pm and am out cold within 20 minutes but I get straight in bed. Other than that no side effects. I sleep right at about 8 hours a night and wake up refreshed, maybe a tiny sluggish for 15 minutes but not really noticeable. """,9.0,38
Zonisamide,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve been taking Zonegran for a few years now at 300mg per day. It had really gotten my headaches under control to where I would only have a headache periodically. Weight loss has been a side effect that I haven&#039;t minded. The problem is I&#039;ve had significant memory and focus issues. I hardly felt competent most of the time. I have slowly weened myself down to 100mgs per day (I notified my neurologist of this because its an anti-seizure medicine so you shouldn&#039;t stop it cold turkey or it could cause a seizure). My memory has improved significantly, but the headaches have returned with a vengeance. I&#039;m back to taking narcotics to address each debilitating headache. I used to take Topamax. It too worked beautifully, but also wiped out the memory.""",9.0,92
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Works well to lower my bp, no side effects that I can see.""",10.0,6
Amantadine,Parkinson's Disease,"""I have to say I noticed the wiggles disappeared after the first dose - I hope this continues to work. I did get a brief dizzy spell after the second dose but it quickly passed.""",10.0,12
Adapalene,Acne,"""Differin XP has been a miracle product for me. As a girl who&#039;s had moderate breakouts since the age of 13, (am now 23!) I have to say sticking to this product has been very well-worth it! For the first 2 months, yes, my skin was very dry and even flaky, and yes it did turn me off a bit - but I was warned of this side-effect and decided to just keep going with it. I was able to battle the flakiness with use of exfoliants, and even in the first few months, I felt my breakouts were happening less often and were less severe. Now, 8 months later, the flakiness is no longer an issue and find using this product has boosted my quality of life, although I still do get the occasional few tiny pimples - it does its job.""",10.0,15
Brexpiprazole,Major Depressive Disorde,"""This is the Miracle drug of the year. It starts working on day 4. My Pdoc says they are using it in the psychiatric ER because it works so fast. I had been suffering with MDD for 16 years. I have tried almost every single drug and every combination without results. Currently taking 0.5 mg with Paxil 30 mg. It feels almost like euphoria mixed with a shot of energy.""",10.0,57
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had it after my third baby ,April 2014, no evident side effects except for long period of menstrual cycle which I think is normal and doesn&#039;t really bother me at all because it is still regular and on a monthly basis(5-7days,my usual menstrual period is only 3days). But what really bothers me is after a year of having implant, I started having cystic acne,that no matter what you do it doesn&#039;t go away, I haven&#039;t had any pimples during my teenage years, before I got pregnant and after having two kids, but recently they just keep popping up. I went to a dermatologist and have it checked (still hoping it wasn&#039;t because of the implant) but well, it was really because of the hormonal changes that occurs with the implant. I Need to have it removed!""",5.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I started on this pill two years ago. I have gained 15 lbs and get severe migraines during my period. My periods are still horrible. But I&#039;m not pregnant!""",6.0,6
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""This drug made me extremely tired and then the heartburn started after three weeks and I could not take any longer.  Zero pounds lost in three weeks.""",2.0,12
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I have been on Belviq for 3 days now and I was worried that I might not see any weight loss.  I have joined the gym at work and I work out 3/4 days a week.  After reading some of the positive responds, I am very hopeful that I will lose weight.  I hope that I have a successful story as above, and not a story that I can not lose anything!.  Just for the record I feel great taken 2 pills a day and I have not had any headache&#039;s at all, (I hope that it stays this way).""",8.0,24
Tramadol,Pain,"""I had surgery for scoliosis with spinal fusion 27 years ago.  Since then, my neck and lower back (without fusion) have been collapsing, curving, and I have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease.  The pain began to extend to my hips and shoulders and it became impossible to function.  I had difficulty getting up and moving around, and more and more difficulty doing basic daily chores.  (I am a 51 y/o woman with 5 children - no wonder, right? ha ha).  Anyway, my doctor prescribed Ultram ER 100mg for me about 5 years ago and it has given me relief for the most part - until the last year.  I think I need to increase the dosage as I know my back is worse and the pain is getting worse, however, Ultram has been a life saver.""",8.0,22
Concerta,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve used Concerta for 5 years and loved the improvements at first - I became successful, in perfect shape, and did most things extraordinarily well.  My life did a complete 180.  Once unfocused, unmotivated and disorganized, I transformed to near perfection in everything I did.  The price you pay for perfection - I&#039;ve lost my friends and my social abilities.  I used to be fun and full of life!  You begin to seclude yourself because you are too focused, too mechanical.  You lose weight because your appetite goes away and you are indeed anorexic.  I couldn&#039;t sleep, had extreme anxiety, headaches, dry mouth, highs and lows....I can go on and on.  It changes you and you may think it&#039;s great but ultimately you lose yourself in the process.""",1.0,192
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""Flu hit me bad on a Monday night/Tuesday morning. Sore throat, aches, low grade fever. I wasn&#039;t getting better by Thursday so I went in that night and tested positive for influenza A. Took first dose that night with a big dinner. next morning I only had a snack (bc it says just a snack is fine) I was throwing up bad within 30 minutes. Called the pharmacy &amp; thankfully you can take meclizine with it. Next dose Friday night I ate A LOT &amp; took half a meclizine &amp; I was fine. I&#039;m on my 2nd dose Saturday night &amp; still feel sick. I&#039;m sad b/c I thought I&#039;d be near the end of the flu by now. My throat isn&#039;t as bad but my body is still so weak &amp; I have a headache. I&#039;ll still take it, bc I bet I would have gotten worse, &amp; I&#039;m a mom""",4.0,6
Sertraline,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking 50 mg of Zoloft for OCD now for 9 days. I stayed off medicine and dealt with the OCD for a long time until I could not take it anymore. Since I have been on it I&#039;ve been improving everyday although I still do the same routines I seem to have let some go, and the constant worrying all day to the point where you are making yourself sick has improved so much. I&#039;m finally able to joke with my friends and not have worry about something so irrational. So far I&#039;m very happy I started taking the Zoloft, the side effects that I get are sometimes randomly during the day I can&#039;t stop yawning along with being very tired but I heard the sleepiness goes away after a few weeks. I&#039;ve had a few headaches, dry bloodshot eyes when I wake up.""",8.0,42
Ambrisentan,Pulmonary Hypertension,"""I&#039;m 32 years old and just recently had to stop taking Letaris after two years because of liver issues. No medication compares to Letaris, it was a miracle for my pulmonary hypertension. I wish I could still take it.""",10.0,10
Differin,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using this product for 5 weeks now. Before this, I have mild acne on the forehead and cheeks. I went to dermatologist and the specialist prescribed me this product to apply on my entire face every night for 2 months. And after 1 week using this adapalene cream, my acne gets worse and worse. Pimples keep popping out everywhere on my face even on areas that have never had pimples before. I am still using it because it does says on the brochure that the product&#039;s effect may be seen after 8 weeks. I&#039;m using Aiken Tea Tree Oil for my pimples so that they will &#039;shrink&#039; and heal quickly. So for the time being, I&#039;m just gonna bear with all the acne on my face and wait for miracles of Differin Adapalene cream to work.""",3.0,17
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Today I went in for my IUD Mirena insertion, and I have to say it was a bad experience for me. HOWEVER, here&#039;s my situation, I have only had ever light and short periods. I have never experienced cramps or sharp pains during my period. During the procedure I had insane cramping right away and I felt like I was going to be sick from both ends at any minute. I had trouble waking and was in crippling pain for 5hrs, and am still in slight discomfort. But from what my mom and the doctors all said apparently that&#039;s just what bad period cramps feel like. Ie if your use to bad periods this may be easier for you, but if not you may have a bad time like I did. I suggest bringing a friend with you in case.""",7.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I started taking Aviane in April I switched to it from YAZ because it made me psycho with migraines every other day. At first I loved Aviane because my headaches went away. I&#039;m now 8 months into it and breaking out like a teenager. I am 25 years old but you wouldn&#039;t know it by my face. I am so depressed about it. I don&#039;t want to look at anyone or talk to anyone. My overall mood when I don&#039;t have to talk to people is great. I love the way it makes me feel. It just seriously screwed up my face with cystic acne all around my chin and mouth area. I&#039;m switching to another pill on Sunday! YAY ME! More breakouts through the transition period. WISH ME LUCK. :(""",1.0,4
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""First off, thank you to all of the user who posted on this. I was really nervous starting Harvoni and read all of the entries on this post. So helpful! 25 years of Hep C wiped out in 8 weeks! Just unbelievable. 

I&#039;ve had a couple of other things going on (broken foot that kept me from work which was distressing) and gastritis. Maybe my insomnia was stress related? I had a few headaches initially and some mild fatigue (or was I just tired from fretting over my inability to work and dragging myself up and down stairs?) Whatever has gone on, it&#039;s nothing at all because I am clear! I don&#039;t have to stare &quot;it&quot; in the face anymore! Grateful? Thankful? Somewhere way beyond the limits of those words.""",10.0,25
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I went to the ER last night because of a pulled back muscle that occurred 2 weeks ago...the pain(lower back) was just unbearable!  And when the pain also moved up to my kidney I thought &quot;ok something is seriously wrong here...Turns out I had a pretty bad UTI that I didn&#039;t know about (NONE of the usual symptoms, pee flow regular, no spotting, etc.) 1st time ever being prescribed Cipro, 500mg 2x a day. Took 1st dose immediately after filling my script(10pm), second one 12hrs later(10am) by morning I had severe dry mouth after taking 2nd dose so I started drinking a Gatorade and immediately started vomiting, my kidney hurts more than it did before going to ER, headache since last night, and I&#039;m only on day 1 :(""",1.0,20
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""Severe bloating , abdominal pains. When it does work , I get diarrhea along with cramps.  I actually think this made me more constipated.""",3.0,22
Citalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Made me feel really numb emotionally as well as sexually... I felt like I couldn&#039;t cry or be anxious anymore but I couldn&#039;t laugh, really be happy or feel passion for life anymore.  Please be careful if you decide to go off this medication as you will probably feel strange electrical-like buzzy feelings in your brain as I did. They last a few days but were every unnerving and I sometimes felt like I was going to pass out.. So be sure you don&#039;t go cold turkey.  It did work for me in that it gave me a break from my obsessions, sadness, worries. And it did so for a long time. """,5.0,41
Tramadol,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve tried over 15 drugs for anxiety/depression. This is the only medication that worked. It works instantly. 
I wish it was prescribed long term for anxiety/depression. To avoid getting used to it and needing higher doses, I would take as need needed a few days a week. I think I used 100mg.""",10.0,61
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Aviane for about 3 months and so far it&#039;s been pretty good. I&#039;ve had no weight gain, hardly any spotting, and absolutely no pimples, lighter periods, a few mood swings. I do get migraines which I got before I started the pill and nausea which are both tolerable.""",9.0,2
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I got the skyla in July. I had never experienced period cramps or anything before so...the pain I felt after insertion was almost unbareable. I had to lay down in the exam room for half an hour after before I was able to walk out. 
I had false labor pains for a good two days after, super heavy periods and bad cramping for a few months. 
I do believe my periods are stopping altogether now. I had to have my string trimmed and tucked up inside my cervix due to it being felt too much during intercourse. Had my checkup this month and all is good!
No issues here. I love having skyla!""",9.0,0
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""I took Tamiflu as soon as I had symptoms (achy, fever, cough, etc.). My husband had just been in bed with the flu for a couple of days and the doctor gave me Tamiflu in case I became symptomatic. Woke up this morning and feel ill but more like a cold. No fever, etc. Not so exhausted I cannot move as without Tamiflu. Everyone I know who has taken Tamiflu has really good results and very little side effects if any. Research on this medication is not so great for probably a variety of reasons. If you have flu symptoms and/or flu give it a try.""",10.0,10
Atorvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""My dad takes Lipitor and he is very happy with it. His cholesterol levels are much closer to his target level, with no side effects. """,9.0,110
Nortriptyline,Pain,"""I suffered severe depression for more than 10 years.  I have been recently diagnosed with Fibromuscular dysplasia (one of the effects of this condition is terrible migraines, lightheartedness, insomnia and dizziness) I was unable to function on a daily basis, feeling sleepy at work and miserable.  I could not thank enough to my neurologist.  He stopped me taking any other antidepressant and put me into this drug...After 15 days I can notice the difference...I am not sleepy during the day, I am able to function, headaches are gone and I am able to sleep straight for 7-8 hours. My doctor told me though that this medication will make me gain weight.  I prevent this eating healthier and trying to exercise 3 times a week and it&#039;s working""",10.0,102
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got this birth control about 6 months ago and have nothing but good things to say. It is the easiest, most convenient birth control I have ever had. I experienced a little acne in the beginning but this is normal when you change the hormones in your body. After time, the acne cleared up. My periods are non existent besides spotting, which is different for everyone on this medication. Overall, I recommend it! I am protected and sometimes ever forget it&#039;s there.""",9.0,1
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""My daughter has suffered from insomnia (waking up in the middle of the night and not going back to sleep) for 2 years. Natural remedies didn&#039;t work well, nor did Benadryl. She finally tried trazodone at 25 mg. at 11 pm. She slept very soundly, but she felt very sedated (couldn&#039;t function) until 3:30 the next day. The next night she tried 12.5 mg., woke up at 8:30 and wasn&#039;t completely alert until 11 am. She tried 12.5 mg. again last night, was too tired to wake at 8, got up at 8:30, and was fully alert by 10. Tonight she&#039;ll try less than 1/4 pill so that she can wake up at 7:30 and be fully alert by 8:30 or 9. She weighs 110 pounds and most prescription meds make her extremely drowsy.""",9.0,108
Aczone,Acne,"""The best ever!!!!""",10.0,2
Clarithromycin,Strep Throat,"""Second day on the liquid version of this medicine. Last night I had extreme stomach pains and actually vomited. Tonight I have diarrhea and once again nausea. Although the medication is helping the strep throat, the side effects are insane""",4.0,0
Fluticasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Worked great for keeping nasal passages open for about two months and then I developed a hacking cough, sore throat, and a headache.  Haven&#039;t had a headache in years.  Looked up side effects and decided to stop using it.""",5.0,8
Multivitamin,Dietary Supplementation,"""I&#039;d been using a patch for relief of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) since having complete hysterectomy about 8-10 yes. ago.  Now that I am of Medicare age, my insurance company would not refill this Rx.  I decided to try Estroven to help with hot flashes.  It has worked great with me!  No hot flashes now.""",10.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on the Nuvaring for about 2 weeks now. I am going to use the 4 month supply received from my doc just to see how it rides out. So far I feel my mood swings have actually balanced out. I felt mood swings before and I was on no birth control. I have also seen a complete drop in my sex-drive. My vagina feels dry and raw, so having sex hurts (even more reason for me to not want to do it). And from what it looks like from some other users, it might get worse for me. But who knows.""",6.0,6
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I have taken 5mg for two months. Although I am feeling better I have developed a shrill ringing in my ears. Is anyone else experiencing this?""",6.0,32
Metronidazole,Clostridial Infection,"""I was on this medication twice a day for ten days for C. diff infection. I just finished my last round today and wanted to give a review. 
I have experienced nearly every side effect possible. Terrible nausea, dizziness, tingling sensations in my legs, and insomnia. They were the worst the first few days on the medicine, however, all of my C. diff symptoms have done away and I feel much better. 
I&#039;m giving it a 9 since it was effective, but the side effects were bad. 
It is a tough medicine to take, but I do recommend it as the side effects will go away and it will relieve the symptoms of C. diff.""",9.0,10
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""PROS
-completely clear skin after 4 months 
-during treatment my hair got much less greasy and barely needed washing. However this stopped after i finished my course

CONS
-dry skin everywhere, although was manageable with a lot of moisturiser and lip balm
-eczema on arms, back of knees, and hands
-severe back pain lasting the whole duration of the course, couldn&#039;t be helped by physiotherapy
-(the worst side effect) irritable bowel syndrome. Severe pain while passing stools (to the extent of crying), constipation and blood when I wiped. Was severely debilitating and made me afraid of going to the loo for 4 months

SUMMARY 
- despite the awful side effects, I do not at all regret taking roaccutane even though i only had mild-moderate acne""",7.0,17
Asthmanefrin,"Asthma, acute","""Worked for me almost immediately. My symptoms were wheezing &amp; trying to get up some chest congestion. first time I used it, it was very foreign amd felt like it slightly burned as I breathed it in the first breath or two. Relief lasted about a day and a half before I used it again. I have been using it about once or twice daily for a 3-4 weeks because I couldn&#039;t go to the doctor. The only side effect I have had is a little bit of shakiness that lasts about 5 minutes or so.  """,9.0,16
Haloperidol,Psychosis,"""Although this medication completely alleviated all of the symptoms of psychosis, my mom experienced severe joint stiffness, cramping, muscle pain and weakness. During the 6 months she was on this, she changed from healthy and athletic to a near vegitative state. Currently she is unable to get out of bed or use the restroom on her own.""",8.0,8
Trintellix,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on new medicine Brintellix for 12 weeks now. I have Manic Disorder, so I have been on every medicine you can imagine since 8th grade. It&#039;s sad, I&#039;m 22yrs &amp; still breakdown in public. It was difficult for me at first since my depression left me motionless &amp; incapable to think or feel. I was given 10mg a day but took 20mg, I know I wasn&#039;t supposed to do without telling my Dr. (4 Day) able to move &amp; think somewhat. (6 day) move &amp; critical think. I&#039;m not saying this medicine is magic but at least I can function. Kind of in-between with no real highs or lows emotion. Notice I get serious nausea to the point of vomit on 10 day haven&#039;t gone away. I also take Prozac and Zyprexa. Don&#039;t think I&#039;ll ever be normal but as long as I&#039;m not suicidal it will get be better.""",8.0,41
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on this birth control for 4 months and it has been great. I had breakthrough bleeding the first couple months but now I don&#039;t have any bleeding or period. I have lost 10 pounds because I don&#039;t have an appetite anymore so that is great! I weigh 160 pounds now so another 10 would be great. I am definitely staying on this pill""",10.0,8
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I was a heavy smoker (2 pack/day) for 22 years. The guy/gal who invented chantix deserves a statue.
As for side effects: no cravings of any kind ( cigarettes alcohol, sex, food) for the first 45 days and aphaty. For that time I was not dependent on anything.
I am close to finishing the 12 weeks ( smoke free) and I am worried because the side effects will be gone.""",10.0,20
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I got the Mirena 8 weeks after having my second child, at 24 years old. Having it placed was not bad; no cramping or bleeding, and my periods stopped completely. Since the age of 13, my periods were agonizing; migraines, vomiting, diarrhea, back &amp; leg cramps &amp; was going through tampons, etc., like crazy! So, just the fact that Mirena eliminated them for me was a miracle in itself. I also happen to have always had a problem gaining weight; though it wasn&#039;t a huge change, I gained 20 lbs after the first 3 years of getting the Mirena! I also noticed my acne disappeared, my hair started growing faster and thicker and I went up a full breast size! If there ever was a completely satisfied customer, it&#039;d be me!""",10.0,12
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""so i just felt the need to come on here and put in a good word. it has only been 4 days for me but I haven&#039;t had any crazy side effects. The bad so far is: a little nausea, and definitely some dizziness which is improving. I had some fatigue day 1-2 also and some cramping and headache day 3. my sex drive has been insanely high. I feel like I am more sane than normal and kinder lol. I don&#039;t feel the ring when its in really and I do have this compulsion to keep checking to make sure its still in there. I have had sex and no change (so far?) in ability to orgasm or vaginal lubrication. Previously I was on loestrin and was experiencing more side effects than this from the get-go. So overall I am happy.  I will update after a few weeks and see how its going.""",8.0,22
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,Constipation,"""Thank you for this website!!!!  I would not be a happy camper today if not for these reviews.  I thought I had a flu bug last weekend and in 2 days I was only going a little bit with barely any gas release during the day and became super bloated.Normally you can set an alarm by my bowel habits - at least 3 times a day.   I tried using vegetables and prunes etc. but by day 5 I figured I should try a laxative before going to the doctor. The  pharmacist recommended another product but it had terrible reviews - too harsh.  I bough the mint MoM and took 2 tbsp around 9:30. By midnight I had a small relief and around 2 AM I was up with diarrea for the rest of the night.  Not complaining - got total relief with NO cramping!  Sore muscles today tho""",10.0,23
Vidaza,Myelodysplastic Syndrome,"""Through routine blood check up I was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome with no symptoms at all but with blasting of cells 18 and after 8 months from having injected Vidaza, blasting of cells now 0.  
As I am in remission do I still have to go with the Stem Cell Transplant""",10.0,8
Belviq,Obesity,"""I love Belviq. I started on Jan 15th, today is the 19th and I&#039;ve gone from 371.8 lbs to 364.1lbs. I&#039;ve been eating a little healthier and have had a major decrease in appetite. I can&#039;t wait to see what I accomplish the next 6 months! I&#039;ve had no side effects.""",9.0,75
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the worst experience with the Implanon implant. I did my research before I got the implant and it seemed to be a great choice for my first time being on birth control. I was 20 when I got it. The first month all I wanted to was SLEEP! All I did was work eat and sleep I tried my hardest to stay up and go out but i just didn&#039;t have the energy. The doctor informed me that I would bleed for about 3months once I got the implant and then I would have a period once a month. That was not the case at all. I bled the entire time I had it until a got it removed on 10-23-13(the best day of my life)! I gained 20 pounds in 7 months and it was pretty much impossible for me to lose weight. It didn&#039;t do anything to me sex drive. Do Not Get It!""",3.0,14
Dolgic Plus,Headache,"""I used this medicine and it works great but initially it causes nausea and is very hard on your stomach. My stomach felt &quot;queezy&quot; after ingestion but the feeling was temporary. The pain relief was immediate.""",9.0,0
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I have been on this medication for about a month and a half and have not lost one pound. I drink water and have even eaten healthy. The only thing this medicine does is help me sleep better. It does not curve my appetite at all. I will go back to phentermine,  it actually works. I do not recommend this medication.""",1.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Periods became lighter within the first month, which was great because mine were very painful before. The one problem was the first time I took it. I felt far more depressed than ever before. But this was only temporary; it took about one week to adjust psychologically. Be sure to take with a good sized meal! Other than that, very slight weight gain and no spotting. Always take the brown pills too; they contain the mineral iron which women need a lot of.""",8.0,4
Montelukast,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I didnt see a difference in my 8 yr old&#039;s symptoms. she became depressed quickly. she started to say she wanted to die! we discontinued use as soon as we realized it was the meds. now shes happy again""",1.0,10
Multivitamin,Dietary Supplementation,"""I have been on METANX for diabetic neuropathy (and I am anemic) and now my energy level has been greatly diminished.""",8.0,146
Gabapentin,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for almost 2years now. It was prescribed to me 4 nerve pain. """,3.0,11
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""Im18 yrs old and I had sex for the first time today &amp; it did not go as planned. My boyfriend &amp; I used a condom &amp; he finished inside me, when he went to pull out the condom has slid off &amp; some had spilled on me. Instantly, I started crying &amp; freaking out, I&#039;m barely set to graduate high school this year &amp; I cannot have a child. Anyways, my boyfriend &amp; I had  money &amp; he headed to CVS where he purchased  Plan b one step. We went to his house &amp; I was really freaking out because I cant take pills but I knew Id have to make it work. So we got there, read the box carefully and looked at all the possible side effects. I took the pill with a bit water about 2 hrs later after the sex. Reading these reviews makes me feel a bit better, I hope it works..""",8.0,5
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I got the Depo shot in Aug. of 2015. My husband had just gotten home from the army and we did not want children until I finished college. The 1st shot cycle I did not get my period but we were still using other forms of contraceptive just in case. During the 2nd shot cycle I started lightly spotting but the doctor told me that was normal. I noticed the spotting was not going away throughout the entire 3 months and decided I did not want to go in and get my 3rd shot.  I had gained weight, was irritable, and my sex drive had significantly decreased and was beginning to take a toll on my marriage. It has now been exactly 32 days since I should have gotten the 3rd shot and I am still bleeding extremely heavily, everyday and absolutely miserable.""",1.0,9
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started 4 weeks ago. On .75 per week.  First week had a little nausea and heartburn a few times. 3rd week everything seems fine.  Lost 8 lbs and glucose levels are AMAZING.  No side effects for weeks 3 and 4 so my body must be used to it now.  I am glad this is working so well! Bonus is I don&#039;t crave bad foods now.  Very pleased.""",10.0,35
Hydrocortisone / pramoxine,Dermatitis,"""I have eczema, which is a form of dermatitis.  I get it most predominantly in the fall through the spring on different parts of my body.  I take an antihistamine for the itching sensation and use pramosone for the dry, cracked, painful physical reaction.  It has saved my life (and my mind) more than a few times; however, once it expires it doesn&#039;t have the same amazing effect.""",9.0,5
Fexofenadine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""After about 4 years of terrible hay fever, lasting from about September to May, I have finally found my cure! I have tried countless allergy medications, including Zyrtec. None of them seemed to work until my doctor finally told me to try Allegra 180mg. I have not experienced any side effects, except I did have a sore throat about a week after starting Allegra. I definitely recommend this product.""",9.0,25
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""I have been on Savella for about a month and I must say there is a improvement in my pain level. The only side effect at first was nausea and then that went away after the first couple of weeks because the body needed to get used to it but after you are over that hump the only side effects for me was hot flashes and sweats. However, to be out of pain is all that I care about. I was out of work for a year and a half and now I&#039;m able to function and work again. I thank God for Savella and my Doctor who suggested it. She has never steered me wrong. To anyone who has Fibromyalgia please try this medicine and give it a little while to work. Stick out the side effects the first couple of weeks and the pay off is wonderful.""",9.0,114
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""Great Medicine. I have herniated discs and take it with Percocet, and am able to relax.""",9.0,53
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Hi,so I got the implant  put in February 2015 due to getting into a serious relationship  at first it was fine my monthly  (sorry TMI) was cominh every month yes give or take a couple of days, then in August was when I had it last. For 2 months no period at all I started to get paranoid thinking I might be pregnant or the other medication I am on made it ineffective, but when I woke up this morning at first felt the same symptoms with tge nausea and lightheaded, my stomach feels hard to touch then suddenly my monthly came back after 2 months now im not sure if this is because of the implant or if theres something going on with my body all i know is that thus implant is causing me a lot of headache as i never know when my monthly will show""",6.0,3
Medroxyprogesterone,Amenorrhea,"""I was really worried about taking this medication. I was on birth control and was very moody and emotional and gained about 15 pounds so I went off it and didn&#039;t get my period for over 6 months. I was told to take this pill for 10 days and I would get my period 3 to 4 days later. I took it and sure enough... 4 days later, I got it. Very few side effects just that I was tired. My period is kind of heavy but it has been 6 months so I have to make up for lost time. I practically had no cramps and feel so much better than I thought I would. Definitely would highly recommend it. I had a very positive experience.""",10.0,25
Gabapentin,Pain,"""Neurontin made me very hostile. I don&#039;t know if it was because I am also on Lithium, Desyryl and Seroquel but I did not like my mood changes although it did help my pain by about 30 percent.""",2.0,16
Kariva,Birth Control,"""I LOVE THIS PILL!!! I was having a continuous period for 3 weeks from taking Loestrin after deciding I would start birth control because of my irregular periods. Went back to my GYN told her that Loestrin wasn&#039;t working for me and that I was still bleeding. She then prescribed me Kariva cuz she said I needed a higher dose of estrogen. Kariva stopped my heavy period in 1 day. I will say that u will definitely notice a change within yourself when taking this pill, not in a bad way but u will feel the changes your body is making &amp; a change in mood while your body starts to adjust. That was my only side effect.""",10.0,2
Zoloft,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""I&#039;m a combat veteran with PTSD. My dose was 25mg daily for 2 weeks, then 50mg daily. I Started out with severe headaches and diarrhea for the first 2 weeks. After that the headaches went away. However, I started vomiting every night and morning. Not just minor vomiting, but exorcist looking vomiting. Sometimes about a gallon. I would fill up my toilet pretty good. The diarrhea never went away. I was constantly dehydrated. 

After a few months I couldn&#039;t take the side effects. Tapering off made my PTSD 1000% worse. I would have been better off not taking it at all.

Before you start SSRIs look up other people&#039;s horror stories. These things are worse than hardcore illegal drugs.""",1.0,13
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""I have pes anserine bursitis of the knee.   It like tendonitis below the knee cap.   I have effectively used Voltaren Emulgel to help reduce the pain and inflammation.   The pain can keep me up at night when I sleep.    Best thing for recovery is rest,   but I can&#039;t seem to stay away from doing cardio which causes it to come back.    Voltaren has helped me manage the inflammation and still do some light cardio exercise.""",9.0,21
Erlotinib,Non-Small Cell Lung Cance,"""My mother started taking Tarceva after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. So far she is doing okay - very chilled and developed a rash on her face which they say is not uncommon. Took her off of it for a few days to clear up the rash and hopefully she can continue. Her cancer travelled to her brain so we had a few more set backs but they tell us Tarceva has been known to help the brain in some cases just praying for the best.""",9.0,110
Ionamin,Weight Loss,"""I took&#039;m 1978. One a day. I wanted to loose 30 pounds 3 months after my delivery of my second child. I took diet pills back on the 60s and 70s, by doctors with no restrictions. I was 26, my body tolerated them well. Not Mentally,  I feared gaining weight. I was hooked. It did affect me mentally. Yeah, It gave me energy. Energy any mom with two kids and a baby that worked, kept a house clean Etc.. I was tired but down to 130 on two months, But I couldn&#039;t give them up. I took them for over a year got down to 114. Tight muscles and looked great. But I crashed after the divorce and ended up on a pysc ward with severe depression, don&#039;t take them!! I got cancer a few months later. They are as addictive as speed. Loose weight the healthy way!""",8.0,12
Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate,Constipation,"""After stomach surgery &amp; stool softener &amp; 5 days of not going I called the doctor and he put me on a  powdered laxative that I took for 3 days &amp; still didn&#039;t go 8 days later I found myself in more severe pain and pushing to go with no relief was so bad I was crying and couldn&#039;t get off the bowl for 4 hrs finally. I got the fleet enema &amp; was able to do it by myself (that was a relief) it was very easy &amp; painless ( I feared it would be painful ) with in 1 min of finishing the solution I felt I had to go 1st it came out watery and then it broke my plug (that hurt a little as it was hard nothing as bad as the constipation pain) I went for about 10 mins I was sweating like crazy after I was very shaky for a hr. It was amazing and helpful""",10.0,11
Avelox,Sinusitis,"""Felt well within 2 days and continued to improve""",10.0,54
Lidoderm,Pain,"""I have non-union/unfused sternum from open heart surgery. This is one thing that really helps with the pain. Only bad thing is insurance will only pay for it if I have shingles. I only wish the FDA would do further studies so that those of us who need this patch can get our insurance to cover it. The insurance covered it until 2016.""",10.0,16
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""Took first pill yesterday. Noticed almost immediately no appetite. Got a hummus wrap for lunch &amp; couldn&#039;t even eat half of it; I can usually eat the whole thing. Dinner I ate the other half then took 2nd pill. Now as I write this almost 14 hours later after that 2nd pill I wish I had never taken it &amp; won&#039;t take it again. Last night chills. My arm tingled all night long &amp; thought it was signaling a heart attack. That thought caused me a lot of anxiety &amp; I could not sleep well. Got up twice during the night to go to the bathroom &amp; had to hold the wall all the way there as my legs and back were in severe muscle pain. This morning had a hard time dragging myself out of bed.  Most meds seem to react fully on me.  I cannot take Belviq.""",1.0,19
Fluconazole,Candida Urinary Tract Infection,"""Amazing drug. After trying everything for a week to get rid of the worst yeast infection of my life, I was prescribed Diflucan. Within 15 minutes, no lie, yeast started dumping from my body. Kinda gross but that&#039;s what was making me feel so horrible and frustrated had waited a few days after Monastat didn&#039;t work. 
But word to the wise, drink lots of water after you take this; there so many toxins that get released into your body when yeast dies off, especially that fast. I drank a lot of water and didn&#039;t experience side effects or headaches with this med.""",10.0,15
Canagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I went on this drug on the advice of my physician. It was horrible, I lost 8lbs but my a1c went up from 6.9 to over an 8. My cholesterol went from good to bad and I was always thirsty, which means I stayed looking for bathrooms. My endurance and circulation got worse too.As soon as I was taken off my numbers got better. The weight came back but my overall numbers got better. 
 Now I&#039;m off with better numbers but I&#039;m still trying to get my endurance and circulation better. I still get winded easy but I&#039;m working on that. 
 I suggest to stay away from this medication. I changed physicians and the New one said he doesn&#039;t lie what he&#039;s seen and that he feels that this medication set me back.""",1.0,24
Asacol,"Ulcerative Colitis, Maintenance","""Took for 9 months for maintenance of ulcerative colitis. I now have kidney damage. Please make sure your doctor checks kidney function regularly while taking this.""",1.0,58
MiraLax,Constipation,"""Had to take a higher dosage for a few day&#039;s before it started working.  It is working great now.  Really easy to take.""",9.0,31
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I started having severe hormonal acne when I used dianne contraceptive pill. So after 3months, I stopped taking it. My acne became worst, like it was the only thing people focus on when I&#039;m talking to them. I became hopeless and depressed. I searched online and found out about SPiro so I gave it a shot. Started on 50mg for 1 month then I&#039;m on 100mg now. I&#039;m on my 10th month on Spiro this week. I just noticed a few changes like my back acne clearing up, yet my facial acne (around 20pcs) is still there. They say it takes 3 months or more to see the results so I&#039;m still crossing my fingers for this. Will update soon.""",5.0,1
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I was taking Xanax..0.25 mgs three times everyday for over 13 years. My Dr wanted me to wean off of it so to help thru the process she had me take 5mgs per day of Lexapro (escitolopram).  I kept taking the Lexapro for 1-1/2 years. During this time my Dr raised the dosage to 10 mgs daily. Lexapro wasn&#039;t the medicine for me. It caused more anxiety, mood swings and weight gain along with not feeling like myself. With the help of my Dr I weaned off Lexapro over a period of 3 weeks. After the 2nd day of not taking Lexapro I started with constant brain zaps, fatigue, dizziness with vertigo and felt overall awful. This continued for the next 7 weeks but the withdrawal symptoms lessened each week. I am now at the 8th week and feel wonderful!""",1.0,18
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""Belsomra is REMARKABLE! My entire quality of life has improved immensely!!!!!!! I take 20mg a night, fall asleep fairly quickly (I have a fitbit that tracks sleep), feel well-rested the next morning, and have a better overall sleep quality than before I was on Belsomra! The first 2 nights I took it, I had nightmares, but I&#039;ve been on it for 2 months now with no more nightmares! I have been on Seroquel, Ambien, Ambien CR, Amytriptaline, Doxepin, Xanax, and I have tried Melatonin and Benadryl! Nothing works like Belsomra does!!!! I&#039;m so grateful for it! It is quite expensive though, when I got on it my family deductible had already been met, so the cost for me is $0, but I do know it is sooo expensive otherwise!""",9.0,43
Taxol,Breast Cance,"""I had Taxol with Avastin for 6 cycles. Each cycle was once a week for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week off. A PET scan after the first 3 cycles showed significant success, but the PET scan at the end of the 6th cycle showed new growth, so we had to change medicines. I have stage IV metastatic breast cancer that is in the lymph nodes of the chest wall. It is triple negative, so harder to control.""",7.0,35
Minocycline,Acne,"""This medication doesn&#039;t do anything. It only made my skin worse. I&#039;ve been on it for three months and my skin looks awful. I don&#039;t let anyone see me with out makeup because I&#039;m just too embarrassed. I haven&#039;t had any side effects but my skin looks Terrible. I&#039;m also using a prescription cream and face wash and nothing&#039;s happening. I was told it could look worse at first but then get better but it&#039;s just getting worse and worse. Find something else to use.""",1.0,2
Saliva substitutes,Xerostomia,"""Have dry and painful mouth of unknown cause.  I have tried Biotene mouth wash, the rubbery losenges and several other treatments, but finally found Mouth Kote.  Clearly the best for me.  Lime (but not sweet) tasting.  Causes you to make saliva when spraying in.  I seem to be able to use it as often as I like.  Really helps.""",10.0,46
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""I started this medicine not too long ago and love it. I have been on many other medicines over the years without good results. The one thing I would like to say to others who have written comments here is, do not say you would not recommend this to someone because it doesn&#039;t work for you. That is the reason there are different medications, and just because it doesn&#039;t work for you, it is ridiculous for you to say you wouldn&#039;t recommend others take it.""",10.0,187
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I recently lost 45lbs through diet and exercise in a 4 mo. period.  I cut out all the sweets (which was extremely hard) and started drinking only water, unsweetened tea and sparkling water.  I would have a mini-cheat day on Sundays and allow myself a burger or a slice of cheesecake.  However, the weight has slowly started to creep back on - with my travel schedule, I have been going to the gym less (was 5x a week) and eating later at night.  My doctor prescribed Contrave and I have been taking it for 5 days.  I read the reviews and how it cause a lot of people to be nauseous. So I take it in the morning around 6:30 am with a low-fat Greek yogurt and 4 saltine crackers.  It works for me and I only feel a little dizzy at times - not major for me!""",7.0,3
Lortab,Back Pain,"""Lortab, best pain medicine ever, if I have to take anything for pain it would be this.""",10.0,26
Oxycodone,Pain,"""One of the best pain relievers you can find. For me it gets rid of the pain and makes you feel relaxed. Good Stuff!""",10.0,50
Zofran ODT,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Had kidney stone and given a Zofran prescription to take home for nausea - it only made it worse.  Every time I took it I found myself more nauseous after only 1/2 hour.  I chose to stop and had my doctor switch me to a different drug.  I think some people&#039;s systems are more sensitive to it than others, especially if they are taking pain medications with the Zoran.""",1.0,11
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I started taking a half of a pill today, I ate very little. The energy is great, the only thing I am noticing is that I am not able to sleep and I am tired, also a bit of dry mouth. My goal is to loose 45lbs so I can have a surgery that I desperately need. If I can take more weight off that would be fabulous.""",8.0,15
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking it for couple weeks now. No side effects.  I&#039;m a lot happier. I like it better than Zoloft.""",8.0,54
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I was on this product for over a year.  It didn&#039;t help my plaque psoriasis at all.  The only positive was that it didn&#039;t cost me anything to take it and it had no negative side effects.  Not sure how this product even got approved.  I don&#039;t know anybody who has said it has even remotely been. effective.""",1.0,12
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""The comment above is wrong, it is not banned in Europe. There was an issue with the *generic*, which was recalled.

There was also a case involving the pharmaceutical company promoting off-label uses (can&#039;t recall where) for three medications including a diabetic drug and wellbutrin (bupropion) without FDA approval. They were fined. 

However the drug is not banned.

I&#039;m currently on Wellbutrin as an antidepressant and trying to quit smoking after a relapse. I haven&#039;t noticed any magical effect. I&#039;m not craving badly but I am struggling. As with any situation, the bulk of the work has to come from you.

I used Champix previously and it worked better in terms of reducing my cravings but it made me terribly depressed.""",5.0,0
Meclizine,Motion Sickness,"""I always get travel sickness in the backseat of a car to going on a plane. With the pill, I&#039;ve never felt better. It&#039;s like I don&#039;t get sick.""",10.0,10
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""Just prescribed  Trazodone for severe insomnia. First night took 75 mg, immediate and deep sleep till morning but what I would call a hangover effect for rest of day. Woke up with severe cramp in calf muscle. Headache, eyeballs hurt oddly enough, tired throughout day, etc.
Last night took perhaps 30 mg which took longer for sleep but it still worked for the insomnia, but again a heavy sense of hangover and fatigue throughout the day.  Crampy calves. The doctor says these side effects should subside within a week  but I&#039;m not sure. So my take on it is that it works really well for insomnia, but the side effects during the day, if they continue, are totally not worth it.  Basic waste of entire day. There&#039;s enough variety in the comments I have read that I may keep giving it a try for a time. I find a variety of responses to it kind of strange and interesting.""",5.0,10
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I failed 2 classes in high school, could pass the driver test, Struckout with girls because I was too hyper. Good at sports didn&#039;t play well at the best level. I was on Wellbritrin SR. Passed classes with C&#039;s and 1B, occasionally got a date to prom. Got sports scholarships throught T&amp;F, BBAll got a driver liscense.Things were missing got 16 on ACT, still little to hyper and struck out with college girls, passed 1st semester with 3C, 1A, couldn&#039;t remember street name. Doctor put me on Vyvanse 50 mg 3.0 GPA, got three dates, remember streets signs. Thank you GOD it is a blessings out of this world. """,9.0,86
Astepro,Allergic Rhinitis,"""In the beginning of the year I developed chronic nasal drip in the back of the throat. Occasionally this would flare up into a real bad sore throat and my nasal passages were constantly inflamed. Tried 3 types of antibiotics and over the counter allergy sprays and nothing worked. Went to a specialist and received a prescription of Astepro. Finally the nasal drip and everything that went with it is gone.""",10.0,25
Phendimetrazine,Obesity,"""I began a weight loss program on August 29,2015 to date 01/31/2016 I am down 57 pounds and I feel  great. This weight loss has really come from just eating healthier and taking a b12 vitamin in the am as well as after the first three hours of being awake a 30mg phentermine capsule. I have been kind of stuck for the last couple weeks and the kicker has been that even after eating a nice sized lunch salad I feel like I am starving. I went to the clinic on Friday and told them about being hungry in the middle of the day and they gave me a 35mg phendimetrazine to take around 1 or 2 every afternoon. I have not had any problems sleeping since they were prescribed and really haven&#039;t even had the dry mouth lately. I have started to lose again.""",8.0,42
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am almost 20 years old, and have never been on a birth control before. I also have a condition called chronic kidney disease, and have an issue with high blood pressure. So, I was very hesitant on taking any birth control. I have been on Lo Loestrin FE for about 2 weeks now. I have noticed some headaches but I usually get those around that time of the month. I did notice that my period was a lot lighter and I had some spotting. I haven&#039;t had any weight gain, matter of fact, My appetite has actually decreased. I just hope that stays that way. """,8.0,4
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had Nexplanon for about a month now and I&#039;ve noticed I get more irritable then I used to and a lot quicker. My moods go from 0 to 60 real fast. I haven&#039;t gained any weight or had a change in appetite. I just started my period and my cramps are pretty terrible. Much worse then normal so far.""",10.0,8
Vicodin,Pain,"""Occasionally I take this for my migraines when I run out of my Midrin. I also have severe neck pain of unknown cause. Works very well, but I&#039;m careful not to take it all the time because I know it is addictive.""",10.0,12
Bupropion,Depression,"""I was prescribed Wellbutrin by my doctor when I told her that I was having a very difficult time getting out of bed and wanting to be productive one month ago. My doc prescribed me Wellbutrin 150 xl, which has as an added bonus made me completely stop smoking and even become repulsed by cigarettes. No negative side effects. Wellbutrin has reduced my urge to drink alcohol by 90%, and when I do drink, I feel intoxicated after only 2 or 3 drinks. I have been exercising five days a week and eating well to assist in mood elevation. I have more motivation and energy now than a month ago. I am impressed with this medication.""",10.0,103
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I am 21, very fit and active. Although I&#039;ve had two kids, I only weigh about 140, and I work out daily (4-5 days a week) I walk 3.5 miles a day and go to the gym. I began taking Zarah in hopes that it wouldn&#039;t cause weight gain, however, I have gained 5lbs in the first week. Not to mention I cannot lose the weight no matter how hard I try! Keep in mind I also diet. I have retained so much fluid, and this medicine caused crazy mood swings and irritability. I also bled when I wasn&#039;t on my period. I stopped using zarah about a week ago... I&#039;ve lost those 5lbs, no more mood swings and I feel much better.""",3.0,7
Ambien,Insomnia,"""It has really helped me get to sleep. I would find myself still awake at 2 in the morning, staring at the walls. Then I couldn&#039;t get up in the morning.  It&#039;s great!""",10.0,9
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve taken Contrave and 0.25mg of Topamax for 7 days. I&#039;ve lost 6 lbs. Very happy. Side effect symptoms include: Mental Fog, Short Term Memory Loss, Anxiety, Depression. The Brain fog and Anxiety/Depression are awful. I&#039;m hoping the symptoms go away soon. Haven&#039;t experienced the headaches (maybe b/c of the Toprimate) &amp; no night sweats! Meds have eliminated cravings &amp; emotional eating. Thought Wellbuterin was an anti-depressant but I&#039;m uncharacteristically depressed &amp; anxious. So Weird! Is this how everyone else is feeling? I plan to lose 30 lbs by February. I&#039;ll update.""",10.0,16
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on latuda for 3-4 years at 40 mg. I also take celexa for my bipolar 1 disorder . The latuda has helped me feel better but the weight gain of 50 lbs I put on has depressed me to the point that I stopped taking latuda this week. So far I have just experienced some insomnia and racing thoughts. I pray that these symptoms will pass soon. I am looking into treating my bipolar1 with vitamins and minerals. If you have any suggestions or thoughts please share them. I am hoping to lose all the weight I gained. Thank you and God Bless.""",3.0,25
Prilosec,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""Yes prilosec stopped my heartburn most of the time. I have been hospitalized after I stopped. I now have arthritis so badly in both my hips I have to have them both replaced. I&#039;m only 44 years old. I&#039;ve been taking the meds since I was 17. If I would had been diagnosed or even tested for H Pylori this could have been cured years ago and I wouldn&#039;t have to have my hips replaced. There is no arthritis that runs on either side of my family.""",8.0,20
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Prep is not all that difficult although I am a little sore and did get chills for awhile.  But come on!  I drank the prep at noon and at 6 pm with a straw and had it down both times in two minutes.  Do not sip it.  Get it over with.  It has done a good job with getting the job done....   much much better than the high volume of liquid I had to drink lasT time.""",10.0,14
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I have been taking 5 mg of Ambien for quite a while. It has, however, been making me wake up, every hour on the hour, and I eat and eat through out the night. Years ago I took Ambien and I would wake up and I would find crumbs in the bed and would not remember even eating anything. Let&#039;s just say, I gain &#039;unneeded&#039; weight...... ;( I told my psychiatrist today that I want to stop taking it and that I wish to &#039;wean&#039; myself off of it, and she told me to &#039;just do it&#039;. You don&#039;t have to worry about weaning it. Your on such a small dose.&quot; On every thing I have ever read and learned (I am a RN), you wean yourself off of any medicine. So I am going to wean myself off of the Ambien.

Thanks for reading.""",4.0,24
Contrave,Obesity,"""I am 21 years old, have struggled with my weight my entire life and have never been able to lose weight until now. For context I have PCOS and virtually no metabolism so even when I was an athlete, eating well and working out up to 4 hours a day, I was still heavy. When I started Contrave I weighed 210lbs, it has been around 4 months and I am down to 184lbs. For the first time it feels like I am getting result with the same things I&#039;d been doing for years, I didn&#039;t change the way I eat I just ate slightly less, and keep a relatively moderate exercise schedule and the weight practically melted off. The only side effect I had was cotton mouth but hey, good way to drink more water, and even that went away once I was up to 4 pills a day.""",10.0,19
Gianvi,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on many birth controls trying to find the right one for me. I was on Apri a couple years ago which gave me very bad anxiety so after that I switched to Tri-Sprintec. This pill didn&#039;t cause any anxiety but my skin broke out so terribly on it! My third and final switch was to &quot;Yaz&quot;, at the pharmacy I was handed the generic Gianvi. I spent hours reading reviews and was a little nervous to start taking these pills but they have been great. My skin has completely cleared up, I never break out at all anymore. I had no mood changes or anxiety, nor weight gain. This pill is sensitive with regards to breakthrough bleeding, if just one pill is missed you can expect spotting the next day. Otherwise an AWESOME pill! Highly recommend!""",9.0,33
Jublia,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""After using Jublia for 1 week, I see a slight improvement in the color and strength of my nails. I found that the applicator would leak out more than was needed so I squeezed the entire bottle into a small glass container and dip a plastic stick in for application. I would admonish others to carefully clip/file down all affected nails as low as possible prior to starting Jublia regimen as this makes penetration easier. A total cure possibility is claimed to be 17%, so once Jublia is discontinued, the problem will most likely reappear. It beats watching ones&#039; nails melt away.""",9.0,14
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I just love it. It works great!""",9.0,27
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""This is my third different antibiotic for a deep leg wound that was surgically debrided 4 weeks ago. I have taken Bactrim DS many times before for bladder infections with few side effects.

This time I want to die. I ache all over. I am nauseated and haven&#039;t eaten anything except a few oranges for 4 days. I am drinking ginger ale and water. I can barely walk because of weakness. My cat even walks ahead of me and stops to look back at me every few steps instead of us racing.  

Lest anyone suggest I do not know how to take this med, I am a Registered Nurse and there is no need to question my proper dosing regimen. If it weren&#039;t for the fact that I want to keep my lower leg and foot, I would toss this medicine in the trash.""",2.0,25
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Iv been on the depo for almost 2 years. For about a week know I have pressure when I urine and there&#039;s blood every time I go to urine. I haven&#039;t see blood in about 2 years I have pain evertime.  What is wrong with me I&#039;m scared """,8.0,3
Ketorolac,Postoperative Pain,"""I had liver surgery and couldn&#039;t tolerate the narcotics so they gave me toradol for five days and wow it works well.""",9.0,12
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""I suffer bouts of depression and have been prescribed Prozac. This medication does stop the weepiness and severe irritability that I suffer, however it made me feel &quot;nothing&quot; rather than good.  Additionally, the side effects that I suffer on Prozac are not worth the marginal lack of hopeless feelings. I felt nauseous, hollow, scattered and my libido completely vanished.  This led to marital stress, so I went off of it on my own.  I think it is the wrong chemical for my type of brain chemistry or depression.""",4.0,112
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I am currently 19, in good health, not taking other medicines, have been tested negative for STD&#039;s, and sexually active with one partner only. I am taking birth control mainly as a contraceptive and partly to regulate my irregular periods. I have just completed my first week on Tri-Sprintec and have not experienced any significant changes. I have not had any mood swings in the past week, nor experienced drops/spikes in libido. No significant weight gain in this past week, however I do feel my sports bras tightening up. (Hopefully my breasts are growing?) No breast tenderness. No change in appetite. Complexion looks better if not the same. I will continue to share my experience with this pill. Currently very happy with it. """,8.0,38
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been experimenting with different brands of birth control for 15 years. I took every pill under the sun, including the shot but always suffered terrible side effects from nausea and vomiting, to crazy mood swings, depression, anxiety and weight gain. Yaz is the ONLY pill I&#039;ve been able to tolerate. I have very minimal side effects (some breast tenderness, occasional spotting). My skin looks great, I have more energy, I haven&#039;t gained a single pound, my periods are light, I still have a sex drive, and my emotions are not all over the place. I get that everyone is different and what works for some may be a nightmare for others, but if you&#039;ve not been able to tolerate any other brands I&#039;d give Yaz a try.""",10.0,55
Xanax,Panic Disorde,"""God send!""",10.0,66
Synthroid,Underactive Thyroid,"""I was taking Levothyroxin 50mcg for the past 3 months. My initial tsh was 13 when I started  Levo;  within 2 months my tsh dropped to 2.5.  Although my levels were normal, I continued to have some fatigue, sleepy upon waking, night sweats, facial flushing, anxiety, and horrible brain fog. I decided to try my sample of Synthroid 50mcg and within a week, the brain fog, night sweats and sleepiness were gone!  I wake up with the most energy I have ever had!  I am still experiencing some anxiety  and facial flushing which we are monitoring but overall Synthroid is working for me! I am 32 y o and 9 months post partum. I also take my dose at nights, hours after dinner""",8.0,59
Amlodipine,Migraine Prevention,"""Writing again, I guess amlodipine has something to do with my sleep stages. I feel some changes in the depth of night sleep. Before taking this med, I was generally having very deep and unconscious type night sleeps and regular migraines in the base of skull (occipital nerves) after awakening in the morning. Whenever I was very tired and feeling very sleepy before going to bed in the night, I woke up in the mid night due to severe pain in the base of the skull. Whenever I suddenly awaken from deep sleep due to external interruption, I found myself a bit confused for some time. With amlodipine, I have moderate depth of sleep and don&#039;t get confused if suddenly awaken / interrupted from sleep. No migraines so far.""",9.0,8
Pylera,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""Day 1-Started with first dose after breakfast. Full meal  and 16 ounce glass of water to wash down medicine. Second dose taken six hours later with a full meal at lunch. Also drink 16 ounces of water with medicine. Around 2:30 in the afternoon started to develop a headache. I drink more water to see if that would help. Around 3:30 my headache was much worse and I started developing a stiff neck. Took my third dose at 6 PM  with a full meal and 16 ounces of water. 30 minutes later I got really nauseous and threw up four times. I have never thrown up this much in my life. I contacted the pharmacist and she told me to stop the medication immediately. I also contacted my doctor and she told me to stop, as well.""",1.0,8
Medroxyprogesterone,"Endometrial Hyperplasia, Prophylaxis","""I am 32 y/o, I was diagnosed with polycystic  ovaries and always  have been very irregular with my periods to the point of going for 5 to 6 months with not even a drop of blood, recently my doctor found abnormal cells in my uterus lining, he  prescribed medroxiprogesterone for 3 months 1 pill daily. Am done with the treatment now and during the 3 months I got my period 2 times only but in overall I felt fine no major side effects.   I only felt it a little  dizziness and  a few headaches. I  also put on some weight but with  exercise I have managed. I feel great and can&#039;t wait to see the results of my next biopsy.""",9.0,4
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""After only a few days I was surprised to find that I was easily able to make a smart conscious decision about what I would eat and how much. The &quot;voice&quot; in my mind that would push me to do just about anything to get my hands on huge amounts of really crappy food was GONE. Here&#039;s the catch: some other reviews say that people felt more hungry. Well that&#039;s just mild nausea, like slight morning sickness where you feel like food will fix the sick feeling. Drinking lots of water should help with a lot of the side effects. Lost 8lbs in 2 1/2 weeks. This medicine works by turning off the &quot;pleasure&quot; of eating so you can eat for nourishment only. This is why you might feel full so fast, it shouldn&#039;t take that much for a human to be satiated.""",10.0,9
Duloxetine,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I am a 59 year old male with non-diabetic nerve pain due to several bad disks. I was prescribed Gabapentin, which worked very well, unfortunately after about 13 mo, I developed an allergy to it, so my Dr prescribed Cymbalta, 30 mg 2x/ day and it has worked quite well also. The only side effect I have experienced is a bit of tiredness and sleeping more than before, but I have always been a poor sleeper, so this has been a bonus!

During my annual checkup last week, my doctor suggested I try to go off Cymbalta to see if the nerve pain has improved. I was told to cut my evening dose for a week, then begin taking one pill every other day for a week, and so on. At one pill every other day, my foot pain has returned I can&#039;t sleep my head is literally spinning!!""",8.0,8
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""Just finished with this round and glad it is over. I had all side effects but stayed positive and finished. Now I must wait 3 months and retest to see if I am negative for H Pylori. Will update once I get tested and get the results""",10.0,5
Promethazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""This medicine saved my life I had severe nausea couldn&#039;t keep anything down. I was at the point where I thought this pregnancy would kill me but my doc introduced me to this medicine and it changed my life. I love it and I always keep it around""",10.0,35
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""This is the ONLY cough medicine that works for the bronchitis/asthma nightime cough I have, unfortunately,  for about 20 years.  I just discovered this about 7 years ago maybe.  To me, &amp; I have other family members who get this awful cough that OTC meds &amp; other RX cough meds don&#039;t even come close to touching.....one dose of this does the trick.  We dubed it &quot;liquid gold&quot; not to mention most insurances won&#039;t cover it &amp; at anywhere from $80-125 a bottle (big OUCH!) I have bought it in desperation of sleep &amp; feeling better.  PLEASE sell the antihistamine part separately!!  I don&#039;t care about the narc part.""",10.0,21
Depakote,Bipolar Disorde,"""I gained 50 lbs on Depakote, also makes me lazy, since 2007.""",2.0,61
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""Have been taking Prozac for 16 years. Love it. Life is much smoother with it.   I took a break from Prozac for about 6 months and noticed all the old depressive action return.  Recently,  I had my Dr. increase it to 40 mg each day. Life is good!""",10.0,71
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I am 51. Had it inserted 2 years ago. I never felt a thing. Did not take ibuprofen prior to. It was quick and painless. I bled for a couple weeks after. Slight cramping for a few days. I do still spot. Nothing major. Gained a few that I can&#039;t drop. That&#039;s my age too. Not to blame Mirena. Very glad I did it. Should also take me through menopause. Positive experience.""",8.0,46
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""For years I could not pinpoint what was causing such cripling anxiety, insomnia and issues with focus and low grade mood issues.  Then after doing some family geneaology, I realized I had inherited traits from a side of the family with the Bipolar Disorder.  I quickly started taking Neurontin and within the span of literally 1 (one) day the issues started to resolve almost immediately. 

I can now drive, go out in public, interact with more people, get a great sleep and I have less racing thoughts than ever before.  It has also helped manage and eliminate some nerve pain from a damaged nerve due to lung surgery in 2005. I also take Lamictal for my low grade moods.  I have what is known as Cyclothymia, a unique form of the Bipolar disorder.""",10.0,44
Elavil,Depression,"""I was prescribed Elavil for depression and migraine prevention. After taking only two 10mg doses of elavil, I had a severe manic episode. (Note: I am not bi-polar.) I was shaking, pacing, unable to sleep, talking a mile a minute but making no sense, full of anxiety and rage, unable to eat or keep anything down and in a total panic. My husband took me to the ER when my heart rate went through the roof and I became short of breath. The hospital kept me overnight on a heart monitor and gave me sedatives to calm me down. My doctor wants me to try another medication but I am terrified at the prospect. Honestly, I&#039;d rather be depressed and have migraines than try another anti depressant. One bad experience was ENOUGH.""",1.0,17
Macrobid,Bladder Infection,"""65 years old, never had a urinary tract infection before, (now I know what they are!) probably had it for months, related symptoms to nurse friend, she said to call DR., sounds like a UTI. Doctor gave Macrobid prescription, 20 hours later after first couple capsules, had 99% relief.  Continued taking for two weeks and didn&#039;t have side effects, as far as I could determine. I won&#039;t wait months before calling physician next time.""",10.0,50
Selegiline,Depression,"""I have been on many pills over and over trying to get my depression/bipolar under control. I would find something but then it would only work for a couple of months then back to square one. Ever since I was put on the Emsam patch I have loved it, I feel more alive, and wanting to get out and do things. I feel better about myself, I do my hair, makeup, and feel like I am part of society again. I have energy and the food restriction hasn&#039;t been that big of an issue, it has been a healthy change for me. Yes it is expensive and can have high copays but worth it. I was paying more for all the doctor copays and medicine copays then I am now for the Emsam patch. I would recommend it to everyone!""",10.0,83
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""Now have 8 weeks completed with Otezla. The side effects are getting better. Less trips to the bathroom, nausea gone. Skin is getting better. Still have visible patches on my legs, but they are less angry looking. The itching has been reduced also. Taking 30mg twice a day.""",9.0,20
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Acne,"""This is my second time starting Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo. This birth control is pretty much the only thing that works for my adult moderate/severe acne. The first time I took it after about 3 months my skin was vastly improved and after 6 months my skin was completely clear. Then after 12 months my pharmacist put me on the generic (Tricira Lo) which is a bad idea. My skin freaked out with cysts all over my chin and near my nose area. I&#039;m on my second month of tri-cyclen and am waiting for my skin to clear up again :(""",9.0,14
Dexmethylphenidate,ADHD,"""I have tried every ADHD drug medication available, both brand and generic (Ritalin XR, Ritalin IR, Adderall XR and IR, generic mixed amphetamine salts, Daytrana, Vyvanse, Strattera, some I can&#039;t even remember, if it exists, I&#039;ve almost certainly tried it. ) Focalin XR is the only one that works. Naturally, that also means that insurance companies don&#039;t want to cover it. If you&#039;re trying to get it covered and they&#039;re dragging their feet, don&#039;t give up! You have to jump through a lot of hoops and you have to fight every step of the way. Get your doctor to help you and talk to them. Do NOT give up. Insurance companies love to make it as difficult as possible for people to get effective meds. Don&#039;t let them do it.""",10.0,12
Benzaclin,Acne,"""It works amazingly for my skin. Saved my life. While Pro-active dried the crap out of my face, a few months down the line Benzaclin saved the day! I had absolutely no breakouts. Wonderful medication, cannot say enough about it.""",10.0,10
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""Oh my! I have experienced bloating, gas and abdominal pain since taking this medicine.  The infection does not seem to be clearing up and I only have one day left of a 7 day course of 500mg twice a day.  I am tired, have insomnia; and will not take this again.  My abdominal pain is extreme! I have been up since 3am and took it this morning; immediately took a bulking laxative after, to put something in my stomach. Will see if this helps!""",2.0,45
Amitriptyline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have always suffered tiredness depression whenever I didn&#039;t get a good night&#039;s sleep. I was sent to a specialist re an unrelated matter with chronic sinusitis. He said he diagnosed myofascial disorder and prescribed Endep 10g and I couldn&#039;t believe the difference. No more waking up in a haze and feeling anxious. I have since had a difficult marriage break up to deal with and increased the dose to 25mg. I don&#039;t know how I would have coped without this drug. I hope to get back to the 10mg once I have my life back once settlement is done and I move on.""",10.0,26
Phendimetrazine,Obesity,"""I am 56 years old and have been about 35 lbs overweight for about 15 years.    I was diagnosed in February with Type 2 Diabetes.   I was previously on Phentermine but did not have good results.   My doc changed it to Phendametrazine and I am rarely hungry and have lots of energy and better work outs!   I have lost  20 lbs.    15 more to go and I feel fantastic!""",10.0,41
Leuprolide,Endometriosis,"""I was actually surprised to learn I had stage 4 endometriosis along with 2 endometrioma&#039;s and a dermoid cyst. I had always had a poochy gut and severe menstrual cramps since I was 16. I am 27 now and have been pain free for the last 5 months on Lupron Depot. I had a laproscopic cystectomy and a laparotomy this year. I did suffer side effects of hot flashes and mood swings but was prescribed 1mg estrogen daily and I&#039;m pretty much normal! In about 6 weeks I will begin trying to conceive my first child! The Lupron and my Doctor have been a blessing!""",8.0,31
Fluoxetine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Prozac since April 2011. Before that I was on Lexapro for 5 years. Lexapro helped with my depression, but did nothing for my anxiety.

I have post traumatic stress disorder, and a side effect of PTSD is obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression, trichotillomania and binge eating.

Prozac has almost eliminated all of that. No more depression, very mild anxiety. My OCD and trichotillomania are under control. 
I have also lost 50 lbs but I do not know if this is because of the medication.

The only side effect I experienced was being trapped in nightmares. This only happened the first month I started.""",10.0,22
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I just want to know when the spotting will go away and i do get cramps here and there. When they inserted it i swear the cramp is no joke but i mean they are messing with your uterus..Idk how girls do labor!! im sure thats way worse. Long story short i have yet to have sex im actually sort of scared just cause idk how its going to feel but if all goes well and the spotting stops il definitely go back on here and leave a review for the most part come on girls skyla is way better then having children. Remember all bodies are different so they obviously will react differently!""",6.0,1
St. john's wort,Depression,"""I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder and have been seeing a grief counselor. I have tried 4 different types of antidepressants and couldn&#039;t stand being on any one of them for more than a day. This is working. My only side effect is not being able to sleep if I take it late in the day. I&#039;ve stopped crying and obsessing. I feel calm again for the first time in years. Maybe now I can put back my life back together.""",10.0,244
Paxil,Anxiety and Stress,"""At first, I was a little bit afraid to try Paxil after reading some reviews but I thought to myself anything has to be better than the daily stress and anxiety that I was dealing with.  I&#039;ve been on it for a month and I can absolutely say it&#039;s been a life changing experience! I no longer have daily panic attacks and I can go out in public without a care! Before Paxil, I struggled in public situations. I would often feel anxiety and if everyone was staring and judging me. But now I don&#039;t even think about it. I just go on with my business and enjoy my days! If you&#039;re struggling with daily panic attacks and anxiety like I was, I highly recommend at least giving it a try!""",10.0,130
Celexa,Depression,"""I was hesitant for years to ever be put on medicine for anxiety/depression, but once it had significantly gotten worst into my &quot;adult&quot; years (mid-20&#039;s), I decided it was time. I cannot say enough amazing things about Celexa. I have been on it for a little over two weeks (10 mg starting out and now 20mg) and wow. My only regret is that I didn&#039;t get put on this way sooner! My emotional state is so much better, I am rarely irritated, and I can deal with everything so much better without going absolutely crazy. It&#039;s truly amazing. I did have side effects at first- headache, light-headedness, going to the bathroom a lot, stomach upset, lump in my throat, clinching my jaw, but it was worth all that once I got past it!""",10.0,102
Seasonique,Ovarian Cysts,"""I have been taking Seasonique 10 years now. I got put on it when I was 15 due to huge Ovarian Cyst and very bad periods that made me super sick! I&#039;ve had no issue with this medication at all, until the beginning of 2016- now I have had no period. Every 3 months I get the symptoms of a period but never bleed. But I have been fine on this medication. I recommend it to anyone!""",10.0,2
Vicodin,Pain,"""The one side effect that I didn&#039;t see listed under side effects was itching""",8.0,41
Melatonin,Insomnia,"""Melatonin helped me to fall asleep (I have severe insomnia), and usually keeps me asleep for some hours, sometimes the entire night, which to me is incredible. It helped me get off the poisonous benzodiazepines. I did need at least 3mg to feel the effect, so if you&#039;re not feeling it, increasing doses might help. As a side effect, I think it lowered my blood pressure during the night, although I&#039;m not sure. Studies did confirm it has this potential.""",8.0,28
Methscopolamine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Had to stop after 2 days because of severe side effect (dry throat, painful and swollen lips and dry mouth).""",1.0,7
Cyclizine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Following surgery I was administered with cyclizine IV for nausea and had an immediate adverse reaction. My whole body  was shaking my teeth were chattering uncontrollably I was losing sensation in my hands and feet and felt like I was falling into blackness. I had tightening in my chest and chest pains with an increased heart rate. And for 1 1/2 hours after it being administered I was unable to pass urine although I was absolutely desperate.  My heart rate remains higher than usual for the following 8 to 10 hours and I was unable to sleep also. I have now noted this drug with my GP and will take extra caution next time.  My nurses told me I was having a panic attack as I probably wanted to pass your in after my surgery. This was far worse""",1.0,2
Yasmin,Menstrual Disorders,"""I was diagnosed with endometriosis about 10 months ago and although they removed it, I started to get the pain again a couple of months ago.  Instead of opting for more surgery I tried the pill even though I have anways gotten bad side-effects from hormone birth control methods. I tried Microgynon for a month, but put on about 7lbs of water retention. I then tried Yasmin and I&#039;ve been on it nearly a month and I love it! I&#039;ve had no cramps, my breasts are bigger (bonus for me after losing them after losing weight), I haven&#039;t put on any weight, no bloating and my skin looks clearer. LOVE IT!""",10.0,41
Allopurinol,Gout,"""Started taking allopurinol at age 54 after trying to manage Gout through lifestyle and diet for 14 years. Adopted vegetarian diet, limited use of alcohol and was not overweight. What finally &quot;cracked&quot; me  was a severe attack in one of my ankles, whereas previous attacks (about 1 / year) always struck the left toe joint. Attacks were typically prompted by severe exertion and dehydration. Uric acid level had crept up to 7.2 and stayed there. Started on a regiment of 300mg Allopurinol  and 10mg/colchicine.  It prompted an initial, minor flare-up, but none since. Stopped the colchicine after 6 months and am continuing the allopurinol 300mg once daily. Most recent uric acid level is 5.2 and have had no issues, or side-effects.""",9.0,63
Epiduo,Acne,"""My dermatologist gave me Epiduo with some antibiotics and a cleanser. I was told to apply it every night before I go to bed. My skin did become red, flaky and irritated but after 1 month of using it non-stop my skin started to clear up. Thanks Epiduo.""",10.0,34
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I started taking Adipex in Sept and went in on Dec 7th for my three month check in and I lost 38 pounds. I am 5&#039; 8&quot; and began weighing in at 259 and am now down to 221 and this is without including exercise. Walking is part of my daily routine, I walk a lot throughout the day as I&#039;m running between classes and then to go to work.
I did experience some side effects the first week like being light headed, dizziness and a dry mouth. But I use that to increase my water intake. My doctor actually recommended I only take it about 5 days a week so that my body doesn&#039;t become so used to it and that&#039;s what I have been doing. So far, so good and I can&#039;t wait to continue losing weight.""",10.0,142
Topamax,Seizure Prevention,"""I was prescribed this medicine to treat my petite mal seizures. I was never warned of any potential side-effects, and never thought to ask, seeing as I had never taken a medicine before. After I began taking this, my seizures graduated to full out grand mal seizures. I couldn&#039;t speak, I couldn&#039;t understand others&#039; speech, and I couldn&#039;t sleep more than a few hours most nights. Everything came to a heads about four months after I began taking the medicine, when I couldn&#039;t remember how to say &quot;Bye&quot; to my dad. I would have rather had seizures EVERY day than stay on Topamax! I got off of the medicine, and am now on Lamictal, under which I haven&#039;t had any seizures or side-effects in the two years I&#039;ve been taking it.""",2.0,48
Selegiline,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have tried several medications for my major depression over the years and Emsam side effects have, by far, been the smallest.  There are no sexual side effects, no weight gain, etc.  My moods are not &quot;monotone&quot; like I had felt on some of the other medications.  The only drawback to this medication, in my opinion, is the food/drink watch.  I personally don&#039;t have to modify much, but if you drink a lot or eat a lot of aged foods, this will be an issue for you on Emsam.  Also this is an MAOi so there are medication interactions as well.  But mood wise, depression, anxiety...this is the best ever!""",8.0,25
Tessalon Perles,Cough,"""Have been prescribed this med twice before. First two times worked like magic. Just swept the urge to cough away. This time, years later, same story. After 8 days of continuous wracking coughs, and 20-hours a day in bed, gave up on OTC-DM tablets and went for better help. After 1 perle, the coughing has subsided.  No side effects. Bliss.""",10.0,37
Levaquin,Bronchitis,"""No problems, feeling great, breathing better today. 750 mg 4 days left.""",10.0,31
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""This is my first birth control I have ever taken. I am 28. I am on it due to severe Endometriosis. I am on my 4th pack in the first week in. My periods went from having severe bleeding with large clots, and mucus for 8 days, to now having lighter period with few clots for 5-6 days. I noticed the first packet I was nauseous. I don&#039;t have much of an appetite, and I haven&#039;t gained weight in fact it helped the severe bloating I had. My hormones before were horrible I was severely depressed, and cried every night. Now I don&#039;t cry and am more happy. I noticed my breasts are tender everyday though more so when I have my period. I still get a little moody on my period, but it is manageable. It also helped my pelvic pain a bit from the Endometriosis""",10.0,20
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I Hate It!!! I&#039;m 19 had it for about a year got it in May 2015. I was happy with it for like a month after that I can&#039;t stand it!!
1. I bleed for three weeks and stop for 4 days then start again. (been like this for 12 months ) It&#039;s very uncomfortable. 
2. Major hair loss. That it&#039;s makes me sad 
3. Horrible depression and mood swings it&#039;s  horrifying. Constantly fighting and mad for no apparent reason.  
4. Really bad back pain. 
5. Weight  gain. I can&#039;t lose it. 
6. And lost of headaches 
I don&#039;t recommen it at all I waste so much money on pads and tampons  and it&#039;s had a major affect on my marriage and it&#039;s made me very unhappy and lost all of my self esteem.""",1.0,8
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""I started this medication 5/8/2017. I had severe nausea and headaches the first 3 days and then nothing after that.  It has decreased my appetite but no weight loss as of yet. I have decreased my carb intake and drinking more water added exercise.  So I am hoping to see some results by week 2.  If not then it will let me know its does not work for every body type.  Just frustrated with the weight and this stomach apron.""",4.0,2
Macrobid,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I had a UTI and my Dr. prescribed Macrobid.  I&#039;m allergic to most antibiotics and usually experience all the side effects possible so I read the reviews here and was so scared to take it that I waited a week to see if my symptoms would somehow go away on their own (they didn&#039;t).  I finally said a prayer and started the Macrobid.  The only side effect I had at all was a pretty good headache on days 1 and 2, which was relieved with Advil.  I wish I had started sooner!  Just remember that usually, the only people coming to these sites are people who have had bad reactions.  My pharmacist said that she&#039;s been prescribing it for 35 years and never heard of anyone having really bad reactions to it.""",7.0,28
Luvox,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""This drug saved my life. Really helps control the obsessive thoughts. I have been taking it 5 years. Only side effect is increased sweating, but it&#039;s no big deal.""",9.0,42
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""This is my second colonoscopy.  The first one, four years ago, had a completely different prep that was pretty easy to handle - gatorade, bisacodyl laxative, polyethylene glycol 3350, magnesium citrate.  Very effective and not too bad.

This time (different doctor and city), they&#039;ve prescribed a regimen of miralax, magnesium citrate, and suprep.  The miralax and magnesium citrate were fine.  The suprep, however, was the most vile thing I&#039;ve ever had in my mouth.  

It&#039;s not the cherry flavor, it&#039;s the sodium in the solution that causes the instant nausea when it touches your tongue.  I managed not to vomit the first prep, but couldn&#039;t handle the second.  And this prescription, not covered by insurance, cost over $100.""",1.0,3
Modafinil,Narcolepsy,"""For several years, I have been on Provigil, with a small dosage of Ritalin as a supplement.  The Provigil was not enough for me, but it was much better than being on Ritalin alone.  Ritalin had a tendency to make me anxious and talk constantly.  Life is good now as a narcoleptic.""",9.0,15
Vilazodone,Depression,"""I have tried almost every antidepressant out there in the last 20 years. Wellbutrin, Effexor, Prozac, Zoloft, and a few I can&#039;t remember with little to no effect. Viibryd has been the absolute best and made a huge difference life is much more enjoyable and I have a lot more energy and actually want to get out and do things again. My irritability has gone way down. Another great thing is it doesn&#039;t decrease your sex drive at all if anything it has increased because I feel so much better.""",10.0,86
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had the Implanon inserted in Dec 2009.  I loved it until recently, and I still recommend it over the IUD.  But now my side effects are to great for my body and mind to handle.  Since I got it I have had maybe 5 periods but this year I have had 2 and they were regular and right on time.  I suffer from horrible PMS symptoms and I got them all the last two months. Since November of last year I have become horribly depressed and my anxiety is through the roof. I believe that all my &quot;issues&quot; are side effects of this birth control, and I think that the reduction in hormones released is probably the cause.  I am getting it removed ASAP, but still think that this could work for some or for a shorter 2 year window verses the 3 year they say.""",6.0,1
Azelaic acid,Rosacea,"""Finacea has transformed my face. It has cleared the breakouts and improved the pigmentation.Just wish they made a cream formulation. I use to much because it dries so fast spreading it is difficult. I have to rush before it dries. A 50gram tube should last me two month&#039;s but for me only one month.And even with Insurance it cost me 109 dollars monthly.Maybe one day they will combine cerave moisturizer with active ingredient Azalaic Acid.Sorry so long.""",10.0,3
Oxybutynin,Hyperhidrosis,"""I have suffered excessive sweating most of my life. It started when i was around 6 yrs old my hands and feet were constantly wet I recall my mother calling me a frog lol. A few years ago it became out of control I had sweat dripping fown my back, my hair my head, my groin literally my whole body was constantly wet. Omg when I went on oxybutynin 5mg it stopped, ive been on it for 3 weeks and am beginning to slightly sweat again which means i will go onto 10mg. The side effects i get is a very dry mouth and drowsiness, however I cut back my dosage and slowly increased it I found this to limit the side affects. This medication has changed my life I feel normal and can wear my normal clothes and now feel the cold and so excited to wear a coat.""",10.0,44
Naltrexone,Alcohol Dependence,"""I think my experience with the clinic may be coloring my opinion of Vivitrol. As far as I know, it DOES work to curb cravings--I haven&#039;t had any to speak of in the 6 months I&#039;ve been getting the injections. OTOH, I&#039;ve noticed that my depression gets significantly worse for a few days after each injection, then it eases up to my normal low (someday I hope to feel actual happiness again). My problem is with the clinic and the hour+ wait times. I&#039;m clean. I&#039;m in therapy. I go to AA meetings daily. I have a strong support system in place. But I&#039;m thinking of discontinuing because I don&#039;t have 2.5 hours to spare every time I have an appointment (commute to clinic, time at clinic, commute to work).""",8.0,20
Risperidone,Schizophrenia,"""Please please do not take this drug it destroyed my life,once you take it you are completely dependant on it and trying to stop it can cause brain damage,It is the most horrific med.""",1.0,9
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""Always do research before putting anything in your body.

My doctor said it was safe with no symptoms except heavy periods which were crazy heavy!

The actual procedure isn&#039;t bad. However, I had extreme hip pain for weeks afterwards. My stomach was always bloated and depending on how I moved, I would get a sharp pain in my lower stomach.

I had extreme anxiety and depression. I couldn&#039;t sleep and I was tired all the time. I had to take sleeping pills. And holy mood swings! I cried because I ran out of hot water in the shower... The worse part was my hair falling out in clumps!!! After 2 1/2 months I was done. 

I&#039;ve been off of it for a month and I feel so much better. My mood is better, no pain, and I&#039;m able to sleep without pills.""",1.0,9
Dexilant,GERD,"""First week in to taking this drug was perfect. Second week onwards I suffered from nausea, fatigue, body ache, diarrhea, etc... I would recommend to stop this medication once side effects kick in. Other side effects I experienced were stomach ache, feeling weak and feeling uncomfortable swallowing food.""",1.0,11
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""The procedure is a fleeting moment compared to how long you keep it in! I&#039;ve been on Skyla for about 8 months. I&#039;ll keep it simple. My periods have gotten inconsistently messed up, from spotting to nasty thick stuff and for sometimes - for weeks at a time. My partner can feel it during intercourse so that&#039;s a bit annoying for him. Biggest issue hands down is how bad this thing has made my PMS symptoms. Not just physically but mentally. The mood swings are awful - considering early removal.""",6.0,2
Bactrim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I took it with almost no side effects. I did have a headache one day, but that could have been from anything. My only complaint was that the pills were huge and hard to swallow.""",9.0,36
Apriso,Ulcerative Colitis,"""I was told February 2011 that I had ulcerative colitis from the top to the bottom. I was put on 40 mg of prednisone and Asacol 400mg 4 tablets 3 rimes a day. It took about six months to clear up. I stopped taking it about 4 months ago and now I am in a mess with pain. Dr put me back on the same thing and in 3 days I am so much better as far as pain goes, still have stomach being upset. But I will never again stop taking this.""",10.0,19
Diflucan,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I went to the gyno thinking I had bv again turns out it is a yeast infection gave me diflucan150mg 2 pills 3 days apart supposed to take the next one 2/15/16 so it is Valentine&#039;s day and constantly dealing with this it feels like it got worse more noticeable that something is wrong""",1.0,21
Geodon,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m 28 with Bipolar 1 Disorder with psychotic features, and I switched from Abilify to Geodon a couple months ago. I immediately loved it. I had more productive energy than I&#039;d had in YEARS, but nothing verging on mania, anxiety, or restlessness. It helped both with psychotic symptoms completely, and even Bipolar depression - always the hardest to treat. I was happy, energetic, and more focused, and experienced no sedation. Unfortunately I have a history of minor heart problems--related to past meds and over-exercise in the past--and they were triggered. Tachycardia and it&#039;s symptoms, which all stopped as soon as I stopped Geodon. If I didn&#039;t have pre-existing heart problems, I would have loved to stay on it.""",9.0,35
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been on the Nuvaring for over 5 years and it has completely changed my life for the better. I am a HUGE advocate for Nuvaring and highly recommend it.  I was the girl who had horrible cycles, front and back cramps that could keep me out for the first day-sometimes two days-of my cycle. Clotting, moodiness, you name it - I had it.  I HATED being a girl and wished to never cycle again. Well, Nuvaring was the answer.""",10.0,9
Topiramate,Obesity,"""When I first started taking Topamax it was prescribed to me for the prevention of migraine headaches. A couple of years later I now take 200mg in the morning and 200mg at bedtime and since February I have lost 51 lbs... 282 down to 232 and still loosing more!!!!""",10.0,105
Codeine / promethazine,Cough,"""Had a very bad cough/cold/flu for almost three weeks; nothing over the counter helped; finally prescribed this cough medication and yes, I actually slept all night and didn&#039;t cough at all until it started to wear off but it is very sedating.""",10.0,28
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""This medication has been a miracle for me.  My anxiety has improved tenfold and it&#039;s not near as bad as it was. Most meds have side effects but the improvement in my life outweighs any of them. Although I don&#039;t feel any side real effects, I do know my appetite has increased which is good for me and I just try to eat healthy &amp; keep  away from junky food. Overall I feel so much better and sleep better too. I felt a little sleepy in the evenings when I first began taking it but this has gone away now and I don&#039;t notice anything. I&#039;m feeling so much better.""",10.0,53
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Well, I am a pharmacist yet I am management and not in a dispensing role.  I had to have my (hopefully) last colonoscopy.  My physician called in suprep and my copay for insurance was about 20 bucks.  I did not even look at the ingredients until the day of the prep and I was upset.  This is nothing more than a bottle of Mag Citrate with a Sodium and potassium sulfate salts added that cost about 3 dollars a bottle.  Each 6 of this stuff equivalent to a bottle of mag citrate.  That is what I used last time at a cost of less than 10 dollars for 2 bottles.  My insurance was charged about 100 dollars for this prep.  I thought it tasted like cough syrup and it made me nauseous. It worked no better than the mag citrate I had earlier""",3.0,0
Sertraline,Depression,"""I use this medication for more than depression, especially since I&#039;m diagnosed with other mental illnesses such as bipolar and body dystrophic disorder (many more). But the medication does in fact help, I have been on it for a year now(I&#039;m 15) since prosaic hasn&#039;t helped. Although medication is meant to help you, it can&#039;t solve your problems, but it can give you the power to be able to solve them yourself""",9.0,44
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I was on it for six months, had migraines and vomiting every period, unexplainable tingliness in hands and lower extremeties... and then May 23, 2017 I go to ER for pain in chest and difficulty breathing, they diagnosed me with pulmonary embolisms, heart damage and a lung infarction. I now have chronic venous insufficiency, which is constant pain showering down my calves and feet. Taking this pill to avoid pregnancy has nearly killed me and if I do choose to become pregnant I am at a high risk of reclotting and or dying. Worst choice of my life. I am 23, glad to be alive. My life is forever changed. I am on an anticoagulant for life since I did not test positive for any known blood or autoimmune disorder. Be weary of using hormonal therapy!""",1.0,5
Aleve,Period Pain,"""Aleve has been a miracle drug for me. I&rsquo;m not one to write reviews on anything but I can tell you from my experience today that I was in so much pain from menstrual cramps that I was crying. I took two extra strength Tylenol and it took two hours to work and when it did work I still felt a lot of pain but still not as much as before. Then, I took two Aleve and it completely knocked it out.""",10.0,0
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""Was on the shot for about 2 years. Loved it. Not bleeding, no cramps, and I still had my very active sex life. Towards the end of that 2 years I realized I gained about 20lbs!!!! That&#039;s a lot for me. I have very high metabolism. Then my hair started to thin out. I had to stop taking it. 
I can&#039;t seem to lose the weight, which is annoying. Now I&#039;m on birth control pills. I don&#039;t like it at all. No sex drive and some acne and serious mood swings. Did I mention no sex drive! If the pills don&#039;t work after 3 months I am going to consider going back to the shot.""",8.0,3
Allegra,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Allegra is the only allergy medicine that helps me.  Other prescription or over the counter medicines just seem to mask the problem, and they do not even do it that well for me.  My insurance company (Aetna) stopped covering it last year and I decided to use other brands because of the price of Allegra.  Next year I think I&#039;ll pay the money for the Allegra.""",10.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been using Nuvaring for a year now and have decided to take it out. In that year I gained almost 30 pounds and have had insane mood swings. I kept it in so long because I thought other things we&#039;re causing this untill I talked to my doctor.""",5.0,18
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Never.Again.
Whatever you&#039;re going through this product will raise your pain and discomfort to hellish levels. Go diflucan, or a 3 day, or a 7 day...anything but this one. the pain is killing me right now.""",1.0,10
Toradol,Pain,"""I was given an injection of Toradol at an Emergency Walk-in Clinic this afternoon after spilling a large pot of boiling water all over my thighs.  I was in agony when I went in; bordering on screaming in the waiting room. In so much pain they triaged me right away before even registering me.  The injection was MIRACULOUS.  This evening I have cooked dinner and cleaned up from it, with gauze bandages wrapped around my thighs and ace bandages holding them up.  I am terrified of when the effects of the shot will wear off.  I have Percocet at home but it&#039;s not as good as this injected Toradol was.  This seems like the Miracle Painkiller: all the benefits of narcotics but none of the unpleasant side effects.""",10.0,51
Tylox,Pain,"""I had either an abscess tooth and/or nerve exposure.  The Tylox worked within a matter of minutes for me.  The pain from this toothache made giving birth seem like nothing.  It will definitely get me by until I can contact my dentist first thing Monday morning.""",10.0,8
Methadone,Opiate Withdrawal,"""I have no negative story to say, it&#039;s helped me get my life back on track. Some of the side effects from methadone you can get with taking it. I am very happy with the outcome for myself.""",10.0,28
Chateal,,"""Very unhappy with this pill. Never had any issues with any other brand I&#039;ve been on, but I lost my insurance and had to start going to Planned Parenthood. When they no longer carried the pill I was on previously, they switched me to Chateal. I didn&#039;t get pregnant, but had severe acne and weight gain. I gained about 20 pounds and couldn&#039;t lose it no matter how much I exercised. Definitely was irritable on it, too. But my periods were much lighter and shorter with less cramping. I quit taking it since I&#039;m not currently having any sex, and things got so much better. My acne cleared up after a week and I started losing all the weight I gained right away. I&#039;d definitely keep an eye out for the side effects though.""",4.0,5
Dolutegravir,HIV Infection,"""Though highly effective on what it needs to do, the side effects for me were not worth taking this medication. I&#039;m a non-smoker, non-drinker, no drugs and eat healthy with regular exercise. Before taking this (in combination with Truvada) I was bursting with energy and in the course of six months it seriously took the life and joy out of me. Waking up unrefreshed and feeling numb and exhausted and snappy. Been off Tivicay for a few days now and started Stribild. Feel so much better, happier and energetic.""",3.0,5
Synvisc-One,Osteoarthritis,"""I got this shot on march 17 2016,it was a preventative measure because my knee is bone on bone and I would get a cortizone shot every 6 months.24 hrs after the shot, my knee swelled up and the pain was incredible and I could&#039;nt  walk. 3 weeks later after having my knee drained and injected with medicine I had emergency surgery to flush out the synvisc. I&#039;ve been out of work now for 6 weeks and with going to therapy am starting to walk a little better, I hope to return to work in 2 weeks.I had arthroscopic surgery 10 years ago on my other knee and the day after surgery I was much better than I am 6 weeks later after a preventive shot. be careful I think they are hiding all the bad reactions to synvisc""",1.0,52
Dermal filler,acial Wrinkles,"""I had juvederm in my cheeks and love the results! Reduced many other wrinkles. This product/ procedure is pricey but happy with the results!""",9.0,5
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on Lyza for about three weeks now. I could no longer use estrogen because I started developing monstrous headaches and lost my sex drive while on Nuvaring. I was also bloated. So far, everything has been good. I do get nauseous after taking my pill but I can live with that. It has NOT decreased my sex drive, thank goodness. So far I like it. If I stop getting a period while on it I will not continue, however.""",7.0,7
Lupron Depot,Endometriosis,"""I was diagnosed with Stage 4 endometriosis and was prescribed Lupron. After reading all of the horrible reviews and side effects I was terrified to try this. After chatting with my doctor we both agreed that this would be the most aggressive treatment as my husband and I would like to get pregnant one day. I am on month 3 of the shot and I have to say that I am pleased. The worst thing are the hot flashes. For me they are at least 10  times a day! But I will take that over the excessive cramping and pain any day. I feel minor cramps occasionally during the time I would normally have my period. I have experienced no depression, weight gain, weight loss, bleeding, joint pain etc. I am hoping after the treatments I will be able to conceive.""",7.0,52
Levora,,"""I had been on Levora for about 5 years.  My insurance put me on that from Levlen (which I had been getting at PP when I had no insurance).  The first few years were great- didn&#039;t really experience any weight gain, acne increases, moodiness, etc and it prevented pregnancy as it should.  In the last year or little more though my experience changed. Levora absolutely started killing my sex drive to the point where I couldn&#039;t care less if I had sex, lubrication was very low and it also took longer to climax.  My doctor switched me to Junel Fe and after 1 month I&#039;m far happier than on the Levora.  I&#039;m not sure if my body changed, how it reacted but it certainly didn&#039;t like Levora at the end.""",6.0,1
Vicodin,Pain,"""I was prescribed Vicoden to control pain when I got my wisdom teeth taken out and thank goodness I was. This medicine literally takes away all of my pain, which is unusual, because I am very sensitive towards teeth/mouth pain. My only complaint is that about 20 minutes after I take the pill, I literally cannot do anything. I have to lay with my eyes closed because I am literally incapable of doing anything else. But, if this side effect is the worst that I get (which is so far the only side effect), it is a small price to pay for all of my mouth pain to be gone. I would recommend this.""",10.0,12
Triazolam,Insomnia,"""I had insomnia for over 72 hours. Halcion fixed it immediately. The bad news is they only gave a weeks worth and then the Dr. went on vacation and his stand-in refused to refill. 

I had 2 days of insomnia after that and then it passed.""",9.0,4
Orlistat,Obesity,"""I never used Alli before but remembered seeing a coworker of mine use it and she was slim. This product works wonders. It traps all the fat and the releases it straight out of the body. It really helps with my gallstones so that my gallbladder doesn&#039;t cause any pain. I have lost 7lbs the first two weeks. I am hoping to start seeing more weight come off as I continue using this product.""",9.0,100
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""Scheduled for knee replacement mid March. Surgeon, contacted by me, for extreme pain in left knee making walking, sitting, standing, sleeping, etc. very difficult. He responded by contacting local pharmacy requesting a prescription for me ordered as Roxicodone 5 mg tablets, 40 pills. Have only been on medication for 24 hours and so far have seen NO improvement in the pain level. I have tried everything I know to compensate for the pain but, the pain has increased in intensity. In fact, I&#039;m writing this memo at 6:30 a.m. so as not to wake my husband who is sleeping quite soundly after being up with me for several nights trying everything he knew to help me get to sleep! In addition to the oxycodone, I&#039;ve tried tramadol and hydrocodone.""",1.0,8
Somatropin,Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency,"""My son began taking Humatrope at the age of 5 and in almost 3 years he has grown just over 10 inches and gained around 10 lbs. When he began he was not on the growth chart at all and was not moving up as he should.  After testing found him to be growth hormone deficent he began the daily shots and now is in the 25% on the growth chart!  He will continue to take Humatrope until he is finished growing so we still have years of shots ahead of us but for us AND HIM they are proving to be worth it.""",10.0,19
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 29 years old and have never been pregnant or have had kids. I&#039;ve been on the pill for about 15-16 years consecutively. I decided to get Skyla because my husband I are thinking about trying in 3 years, which would be perfect for the duration of Skyla. I just had it inserted today. My doctor had prescribed me the drug to soften your cervix and I was advised to take 800mg of Motrin BEFORE I came into my appointment. I experienced some discomfort during insertion but mostly all of my pain was after. A lot of cramping, dizziness and nausea. I wouldn&#039;t trade it for anything though, nothing to remember!""",9.0,3
Imiquimod,Human Papilloma Virus,"""I used this creme for three days after being diagnosed with genital warts (HPV) the next day I was in so much pain in my genital area. My small itchy warts turned into big white sores. It&#039;s been 5 days since and the pain was so unbearable that I went to urgent care where I was told I had chemically burned my genitals. They told me that I was just suppose to put a small amount on the infected areas, but I had placed all over for &quot; preventable measures&quot; if you use this creme use as little as possible. I&#039;m still so much pain. I have trouble sleeping and walking. Peeing is really painful.This creme made my situation much worse. Use with caution""",2.0,15
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""i had this put in around 6 months ago because I&#039;m anemic and was bleeding excessively during my period (4days max). Pretty much blessings constantly for that 6 months. Seems a little stupid to have something in that makes the situation worse. Also, I&#039;m a very active person and it stunted my weight loss completely. I was always bloated and couldn&#039;t understand why! Got it removed. Immediately lost 5 lbs of water weight. NEVER AGAIN!!""",1.0,14
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started on this birth control when I was 19yrs old. I am now 22 and have gain 24lbs. This pill makes me tired and gave me the worst mood swing. I was a very active person but I don&#039;t feel like doing anything while on this pill. But this pill did give me regular period, no headaches, no aches.""",2.0,12
Vivitrol,Opiate Dependence,"""Vivitrol has made me completely useless.  I was taking methadone as prescribed every day for the last six years. I actually cut my dose in half the last 24 months. But, I decided to quit cold turkey to get on vivitrol.  Now I am so miserable! I can only get myself to take a couple bites of food a day if I can keep it down. My head  is constantly throbbing.  I haven&#039;t slept more than two hours every night for at least a month. My body is so weak yet I&#039;m constantly freezing and sweating. My hands shake all the time And the ringing in my ears is so loud I have a hard time hearing things sometimes. I find that I don&#039;t care about anything. I don&#039;t even want to be around my own son anymore.  I am not surprised people get suicidal on this drug.""",2.0,17
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""When I took Mucinex D maximum strength for the first time, I did have great relief of congestion, but I also experienced very scary rapid heartbeat, dizziness and anxiety. The anxiety may be due to feeling like I had something really wrong going on, I&#039;m not sure. I have taken many different OTC medications through the years and have never had an experience like this one. """,2.0,7
Escitalopram,Depression,"""After a couple weeks I felt no change either positive or negative.  After a month to 2 months I felt somewhat better.  After 3-4 months I felt better than I had in a very long time.  Life changing better.  But now after 5-6 months my brain feels very foggy and I feel very emotionally numb.  I can&#039;t feel any negative emotions at all which can actually be very frustrating and confusing.  Don&#039;t want to change medication as it has helped so much with mood so I&#039;m hoping the numbness will subside...And may be willing to tough it out since feeling numb is better than feeling depressed.""",8.0,8
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I had severe anxiety and agoraphobia. Every time I would get in a car I would wonder if I was going to die that day. These symptoms all started when I had children. I started to wonder what would happen to my children if something happened to me. And I thought about how attached they are to me and how it would break their hearts. So I told my doctor about it. She prescribed Celexa. I&#039;ve been on it for about 2 months now and the quality of my life has changed so drastically. I&#039;m not always thinking about dying. I&#039;m able to go out in crowds and not be worried. Yesterday I was dealing with something stressful and I was stressed about it, but I stayed calm and I moved on. It didn&#039;t consume me like stressful events used to do.""",10.0,72
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I have been on Pristiq for the past 12 months. I started on 50mg and went up to 100 mg after about 3 months. The side effects were terrible for the first two weeks. I have no side effects now except insomnia - however i have had insomnia for many years, i just have to make sure i have Pristiq as soon as i get up. I am a much happier and relaxed person and it helped save my marriage. My husband is a saint but only a saint can take so much :)""",9.0,83
Fentanyl,Pain,"""I too am extremely greatful for these Duragesic Patches. My only recommendation to future recipients is to invest in paper medical tape. These patches have a tendancy to come loose or completely fall off prior to the removal date.""",10.0,144
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Took Plan B 14 hrs after unprotected sex &amp; the 3rd day of just starting birth control pill (suppose to use a backup method the 1st week). Right after I took it I felt a little nauseous, but it wasn&#039;t unbearable. My period wasn&#039;t due for another 3 weeks (took birth control regularly leading up). Kept getting abdomen pain &amp; I was very tired on random days throughout the 3 weeks. Thankfully got my period the day I was expecting to! So thankful there is a pill for when mistakes are made!""",10.0,13
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""Seroquel has helped me a lot in the crisis days. However I have gained a lot of weight and get drowsy easily. I would recommend it if you are really agitated and full of anxiety and have racing thoughts. """,7.0,29
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Taken pill day after intercourse. This is no the first time I&#039;ve used the pill. This time was a lot different from others. I had been on the day of my period when I had unprotected sex. After i took the pill I immediately started bleeding again, starts cramping and had diarrhea. The fist time I used the pill i had blood clots the size of quarters come out, but this time there is just a lot of blood. Very painful. But it seems it is normal for this to happen.""",10.0,7
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had Nexplanon inserted a week ago, it was painless insertion, much better than intrauterine device insertion (I&#039;ve had Mirena &amp; Paraguard in the past). I will probably do Nexplanon again if needed. A lot of negative reviews but that&#039;s with anything, however I did my review research prior to decided what birth control option and I was able to find some positive ones. So far no problems, no spotting, nothing. The day my Paraguard was removed I immediately stopped bleeding and I&#039;ve been happy since.""",10.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Mirena was highly recommended to me by my doctor. I asked a few friends of mine who were already on mirena and they had nothing but positive reviews of it. I have had heavy painful periods ever since puberty and I was horrible at taking the pills. I eventually went off the pill because it was effecting my hormone level way too much and did nothing to ease my pain or heaviness of my period. Regardless of taking ibuprofen before having the IUD inserted as well as taking a prescribed misoprostol to relax my cervix, the pain was unbearable, I have an extremely good pain tolerance, but  I ended up fainting afterwards in my doctors office. The pain that night was so bad even T3&#039;s didn&#039;t help. Otherwise I have had no spotting or bleeding.""",10.0,2
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I was excited to start hormonal birth control as I hate condoms with a burning passion, and with such a high sex drive I was excited to not have to bother with condoms anymore. Started on the pill, and first of all, my boobs got SORE. Within a week my chest was very tender and a little swollen. Then, I had ZERO sex drive. Sex started seeming like a chore. Then? I got extremely depressed and moody. Crying at the drop of a hat. Then the placebo week came, and like a charm I felt like a new person off the pill. Junel was 100% the cause of all this garbage. Won&#039;t take again.""",2.0,8
Pregabalin,Pain,"""I&#039;ve had back pain from degenerative discs since 1998. After all the usual treatments such as chiro, physical therapy, injections, etc., I had a L4/L5 fusion on 02/09. It helped a little, but still had substantial back pain requiring Ultracet 3x per day and Lortabs when pain peaked. Have been on Lyrica 75mg 3x per day for past 11 days. Really reduced the pain the first few days, but pain came back a bit. Still, the Lyrica is helping and I&#039;ve not had to take the Lortabs since starting Lyrica. I&#039;m going to stick with Lyrica for a few more weeks before deciding to try more injections or other medicines.""",8.0,38
Epiduo,Acne,"""Epiduo Forte is a great topical! My dermatologist put me on it about two weeks ago because I have mild, non-cystic acne. I also have oily skin. She said to wash my face with Cetaphil moisturizing cleanser and use a pea size amount of cetaphil facial moisturizer mixed with the Epiduo to make it easier to spread around and prevent total dryness of the skin. She also informed me the the first four weeks would make my skin worse before it got better, so if your trying it and you see this, don&#039;t worry. In the morning, I use Clinique moisture surge on the areas that are most dry and it really helps. I can&#039;t say much about the full results yet, only because its my third week on the stuff, but so far it is trust worthy. Hope this helps !!!""",9.0,11
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""When I get constipation, I also have trouble with urine. Extremely uncomfortable. But something directed me to discover mc. I only know senokot max, but it didn&#039;t help. mc took me 2 hr 10 min to get relieved. Once constipation is gone, so is my urine problem..""",10.0,30
Skeeter Stik,Pruritus,"""Skeeter Stik is the best itch medicine stick for insect bites that I have used.""",10.0,2
Blisovi 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""Pharmacy switched my BCP from Gildess Fe 1/20 to Blisovi.  I&#039;ve gained 10+ lbs in less than 2 months!!! My life style has always been the same - watch what I eat and workout daily.  But I was not able to control my body weight.  I would NOT recommend this pill to anyone.""",2.0,9
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I had already been monitoring my testosterone levels for several years just to see where I was within the range.  For years my test results have always been normal for my age. Then after experiencing a few consecutive tough years in my business, accompanied by excessive fatigue, frequent insomnia, and a general loss of interest in doing much at all, I went in for another testosterone test. To my astonishment my level decreased to about 40% of my previous average. My experience with therapy has been nothing short of a complete turnaround. Energy is back, attitude is improved ,gained muscle, lost fat, and no longer use antidepressants. I think my low T levels were the root of many of my issues and I have not experienced one negative side effect.""",9.0,74
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""I had colonoscopy done with propofol.I am a physician who previously had a colonoscopy with Versed and did great. I asked not to use propofol,but got persuaded into going along with it.It was a nightmare as I awoke with projectile vomiting,severe abdominal pain and distention even though my colonoscopy was totally normal.I have been sick for days.I recently read an article in consumer reports about propofol being used excessively and unnecessarily in colonoscopies and they are correct.There are major risks with this drug even after the fact.These are unnecessary risks when one can use conscious sedation with Versed and not have these side effects or risks.Propofol is being used to speed the turnover in the recovery room....not for safety.""",1.0,22
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""My doctor recommended Euflexxa in a severely arthritic left knee after 18 months of cortisone shots.  The cortisone worked very well but there were concerns about using it &quot;long term&quot;.   I had the 3 rounds of shots, with the last round 5 weeks ago.  I have more pain now than before the shots.  I am woken more at night with pain, and have more constant pain throughout the day.  The only benefit from the Euflexxa is a mild increased tolerance for kneeling.""",2.0,36
Metformin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""This was the first drug they tried for me when I was diagnosed with diabetes. I was unlucky to get one of the rare side effects. It made me super drowsy to where I couldn&#039;t get out of bed. When I did get up for maybe eating or bathroom, I felt like a zombie. Working was impossible. I went off the med, felt better, and tried it a second time with the same effect.
I gave this a two because I know this drug can work for some people. It works well for my husband with minimal side effects. Just not for me.""",2.0,0
Meclizine,Vertig,"""Helped with vertigo but inital dosage made me feel somewhat drugged. A half dose worked better for me as the side effects went away.""",6.0,70
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I am only on day one of taking Contrave but I thought I&#039;d write a review anyway. Many people experienced severe side effects right away, but I took Contrave with food and drank about 2 cups of water after and continued to drink water all day I feel completely normal after about 24 hours. I just wanted to put that out there for people who are considering giving it a try. Will post again next week. I got a coupon from my doctor for the cost, but it is still going to be $90 a month. Very expensive but hopefully worth it.""",5.0,74
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Just finished my first dose. I am scheduled for first dose at 4pm and second at 8pm for a 7:15am colonoscopy the next day. After taking the first does it took on,y 15 minutes before it kicked in. Although the salty taste was my main objection it works quite effectively.""",9.0,8
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""i have been on Brintellix for 6 months and feel amazing. I have energy and desire to be active and involved. I had noticed an improvement in my ability to concentrate and remember tasks. I love it and am so glad I feel whole.""",10.0,67
Ortho Micronor,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on it about a year, and love it. It took a few months for my body to settle into it. The combined oral birth control pill gave me problems of high blood pressure, etc. No pregnancy, only one month where my period was about a week and a half late and after that I had two periods a month for two months. Now I&#039;ve settled back into it. I have actually lost weight and before I started dieting my breast size had increased by about a cup size. It was great! I still like it and then I&#039;m happy to continue it.""",9.0,50
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""I suffer with cc frequently.  Until Linzes the only relief was magnesium citrate.  I use it more on a as needed basis as it frequently brings on a watery stool for a few hours after taking for a couple days. It has brought my cc into a manageable situation. There can be slight lower back discomfort when the watery stool occurs but it prevents all the abdominal pain associated with my cc.""",9.0,33
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I&#039;ve been in 4 car accidents in 9 yrs here in LA. The last accident they cut me from my vehicle. I was ran into by a drunk driver. 3 bulging disc in my neck and 5 in my lower back and all of ligaments torn on my lower left back. I was in agony. I couldn&#039;t sleep, sit and standing and walking had me hunched over like a little old lady. The doctors started out with 10/325&#039;s. I ate those like candy. Finally the pain mgt specialist gave me 10 mg oxycodones twice a day. Those worked but they upped the dosage to 20mg twice a day. I finally got back into the pool last week and swam for 30 mins. I was so happy I cried. This medicine has helped me so much.""",8.0,40
Xanax,Anxiety,"""For years, I didn&#039;t know I was suffering from Anxiety and Panic Attacks. My doctor told me what was happening to me &amp; prescribed Xanax. It helps me TREMENDOUSLY. I feel &quot;normal&quot; now. Been using it for 10 years.""",10.0,73
Orthovisc,Osteoarthritis,"""At my first three injections on my right knee it didnt work right away but now two weeks after what a relief in pain from a 10 to a 2. Now I asked to do my left knee, I can&#039;t bend it when I walk. Hope it works then I wont limp when I walk excited.""",8.0,30
Cariprazine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was diagnosed with Bipolar II  three and a half years ago. I have been on so many medications with not much luck. Lithium works fairly well to manage my mania. My deep depression has not been able to be managed. I have been on Vraylar for over 3 weeks and still feel unmotivated, depressed and don&rsquo;t know how to fill my whole day. I had the nausea and restlessness. I take a medicine for the restlessness that seems to be working. I am just praying that this drug needs to just build up in my body. I need relief really soon. Going through life without happiness is so very very bleak. I am using the coupon and paying $15.00. I take 1.5 mg in the morning. This is my second time trying Vraylar and staying at the lower dose. 3mg caused my legs to give out.""",6.0,10
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I started taking this medicine about a month ago for depression.  My doctor gave me 2 weeks of free samples, 30mg, to try and I really liked it so he gave me a prescription, which was very expensive.  Another week went by and this past week I have felt mentally blaaaa, unmotivated to do anything, extremely tired and lazy-which is unlike me, and unsocial.  I realize that this could be the result of something else, but I stopped taking it yesterday just to see, especially after reading about the withdrawal symptoms.  I haven&#039;t noticed any withdrawal symptoms, and feel a bit less lazy, though it is soon to tell.  I also take 100mg of Lamictal.""",6.0,17
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""Depakote put about 60 pounds on me. It did nothing for my mood accept make me a zombie. I sat around and did nothing. I had no energy, my skin itched non-stop, I developed migraine headaches and felt plain shitty all over. My muscles ached, stomach/abdomen hurt. I complained about it and my doctor upped the dose and I was on 2000 mg xr  when I could not stand it any longer. I took myself off of it and have changed doctors. I hope this one will listen to what I say.""",1.0,32
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Have my colonoscopy tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. Past week adhered to the low residue diet with some exceptions. Day before te prep ate only soup, crackers and white bread. Tried to stayed hydrated. Got up at 8:30 a.m., showered and had a bowel movement. First prep at 10:00 a.m. - didn&#039;t eat anything since 8 p.m. night before. Based on other reviews, SurPrep wasn&#039;t too bad - taste was tolerable. Hardest part what swallowing 16 oz in one shot, but didn&#039;t want to stop &amp; start. Went to the bathroom hourly, had sensations pretty continuous, mild cramps that felt like gas and light-headed probably from not eating. Just took 2nd dose. Stomach is gurgling a lot so will see how it goes tonight. Hope it wraps up and I get some shut-eye.""",10.0,10
Nebivolol,High Blood Pressure,"""58 year old male caucasian, overweight, non smoker, non diabetic, low total cholesterol, low HDL, high Triglyceride. Been on Diovan HCTZ 320/25 for years.  In last year, 2nd blood pressure medicine -amlodipine was prescribed to hold 130/80 on average.  Developed severe leg swelling at 10 months. Switched to toprolol but developed fatigue, then switched to Bystolic 5 mg/day about two months ago. Immediate dramatic reduction in blood pressure to 110/60.  No problems in energy level.  Heart rate is definitely lower and gets very low (down to 45 bpm when awaking) but no other adverse symptoms.  Feel great so far.  I feel somewhat calmer.  BP has started to climb back to 125/70 in last week. Very pleased so far""",9.0,108
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I got this about two months ago, and have not stopped bleeding since. It&#039;s been great, as far as not gaining any weight and my skin actually clearing up, but seriously? I&#039;ve been having a full on period for 6 weeks now! I went in and my doctor didn&#039;t know what was wrong because &quot;this is the first time she has seen it&quot; So I am a little frustrated with how this is being handled. All I want to do is not bleed! Has anyone else had this problem?""",6.0,21
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Acne,"""Started taking bactrim about 3 weeks ago. It cleared alot of my acne in the first and second week but i started to break out in the third week. Yesterday I noticed a bump on my neck just below the ear. Turns out its a swollen lymphnode and its the size of a golf ball. That same day I got a severe headache and today my neck is extremely stiff so I&#039;m going to the ER in the morning. Bottom line is don&#039;t take it, the side effects probably aren&#039;t worth it just get a hold of accutane.""",1.0,10
Amphetamine,ADHD,"""Have been taking for few months. Switched from adderall and it&#039;s been good. Can concentrate more at work and when driving. Overall satisfied and will keep continue taking it.""",10.0,7
Duloxetine,Chronic Pain,"""I was given Cymbalta in October to help with chronic back pain from a spinal fusion surgery due to no one catching a 33 degree scoliosis curve which was also affecting my breathing. My mother passed in September, so my PAIN SPECIALIST decided I needed something for anxiety/depression AND pain..ya think? So he told me to take it for a few weeks and tell him if I like it, and if I think it helps.

Well, no mood lifting, no pain relief. Luckily I had no side effects to speak of, so I am sorry for those of us that doctors just hand meds to without explaining anything. Yes, he just prescribed them, and said &quot;They should help.&quot; NO warnings, then we get the effects and they look at us like we are crazy.

He tried to give me Cymbalta a second time!""",1.0,12
Bupropion,Depression,"""Switching from another  antidepressant to Wellbutrin XL, made my depression worst.  I became very hostile. Ugly mood changes. Changing from one antidepressant to another is the worst thing that I ever did in my life.  Some family members are not speaking to me because of my hostile actions toward them.  Every day I used was a sad day.""",1.0,53
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""20 yr. I got Nexplanon Jan 7th about 8 days after my period. I did have the initial arm pain around the implantation site, but I didn&#039;t spot right after the implant. I started my period about 28 days later and it was mild at most, for a day. Then, it was more like spotting for about 4ish days, and all i needed was panty liners.  I have been taking aerobics for 10 weeks and I gained weight instead (&lt;8lbs). I have had mild mood swings that I didn&#039;t even realize until I read other reviews. I still have strong sex drive. However, I have yet to get my period this month going on 2 weeks late, so I took a pregnancy test and it was neg. Overall, I really like this contraceptive. It&#039;s the first one I&#039;ve tried but so far it has worked pretty well.""",9.0,2
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I have read so many things and do not know what to believe. I have post traumatic stress disorder and have taken sleep aides from the health food store which left me with Vertigo and not feeling well. I have not had any of the usual  side effects with Ambien and it leaves me refreshed however I do have one weird side effect and I was not sure at first if it was the Ambien. But it is. I am usually a person who is cold and likes the heat. But I have gotten heat sick several times and living in NYC where there is no air and we are constantly having heat waves it has made me sensitive to heat. I am super sensitive and usually if there is a side effect to be had I get it but really I have not had anything except the heat exhaustion. I mean  sweating, etc.""",9.0,8
Brimonidine,Rosacea,"""The side effects are no joke. I used it once and three days later I look and feel like I have a terrible wind burn on my face. Does it help initially? Yes, but the rebound is 10X worse than what you started with. I don&#039;t even have severe rosacea. Just moderate facial redness. I regret using it.""",1.0,2
Topiramate,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been taking 25mg daily for the past 5 days and already lost 3.8kg or 8.3lbs. It&#039;s also been acting as a great mood stabiliser which is awesome because I have bipolar and Seroquel alone wasn&#039;t doing enough. Very happy with Topamax so far.""",10.0,240
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""Have been on Amlodipine for about 2 years.  At first it worked wonderful.  Now experiencing  rapid heart beat, headache, tingling in upper body some weakness. also elevated pressure at times. Will have to try something else. Tried many before this one.  """,8.0,123
Dilaudid,Pain,"""Very pleased with the medicine. Suffered very severe pain.""",10.0,34
Copper,Birth Control,"""I have had the paragard for 10 years now. Insertion was not that painful for me. I had my second child a couple of months prior and the pain from the Insertion was just mild cramping. My periods were very heavy to begin with and that did not change. I had no other side effects in those 10 years. I enjoyed the freedom of not worrying about BC. Now that it&#039;s time to have it removed I&#039;m not sure whether I will have the paragard or Mirena. I&#039;ve never done well with hormones which is why I chose the paragard but the idea of lighter periods is appealing.""",10.0,9
Accutane,Acne,"""I&#039;m currently rounding up month 3 on Accutane. My lips are very dry, along with my face. I can&#039;t even do anything like running on hard ground due to how sore my muscles are. I&#039;ve read some of these reviews, and I can&#039;t wait until my skin is clear! So far, I haven&#039;t had much improvement. I&#039;ll review again after I&#039;m done.""",9.0,18
Escitalopram,Depression,"""It took about five days to get into my system. It was around the holidays and it really helped. My confidence seemed to have changed for the better. I&#039;ve been on Lexapro for 4 months. I still have a bad day every now and again but they are not severe as they were and I tolerate them much better.""",10.0,22
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""Marvellous, restored my dignity, anxiety management and sleep.""",10.0,183
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I switched to Celexa from Paxil (which I had been on for 7 years for anxiety). It&#039;s been 6 weeks and although the transition was smooth to 10 mg of Celexa, there&#039;s just one major problem for me..no sex drive. I&#039;m a 25 year old female and also am on birth control (have been for 6 years) maybe its the combination of both the Celexa and birth control! I&#039;m hoping this one side effect will go away because otherwise its a good drug.""",7.0,62
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Lexapro worked well for me initially and helped me through a dark time. Started on 5mg and increased does over time to 10mg, then 20mg.  However on the highest dose I felt very fuzzy-headed, and unmotivated.  Couldn&#039;t concentrate and my mind wandered off constantly.  Made it difficult at work where I have a high-pressure job.  I was weaned off the medicine and now feel much better. Thankfully it worked really well at the start, when I needed it.""",6.0,50
Fetzima,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I had been in bed depressed for like six months. I had tried several antidepressants that did not help for some reason. My Dr.@ the time gave me samples of Fetzima. I had never heard of it. So over time it began to work and it was a miracle for me because I had literally given up on life itself. I was thinking about changing because I have severe back pain and some antidepressants say they help with physical pain but I think of how far I&#039;ve come from being suicidal and not able to get out of bed or stop crying. I will stick with the Fetzima. Thanks who ever makes it you helped me a great deal. I say the good out weighs the small side effects I get like sweats &amp; back pain. Worth a try.""",9.0,0
Lidocaine,Pain,"""Had a spinal fusion back in 2000 and over the years on and off I have used the Watson Lidocaine 5% patches.  Last year my insurance sent me Mylan.  What a waste of time and money.  Who thought of manufacturing plastic patches for the skin.  They not only pinch the skin but also don&#039;t stick, at all!
I can&#039;t imagine if I was walking in the summer and had one on. Shame on you Mylan, a call to customer service was to no avail.  The cost of the Watson Brand (which I loved) is so expensive now. 
I won&#039;t be ordering them anymore.  The point is Mylan&#039;s co-pay was affordable but didn&#039;t stick and Watson co-pay is too much.""",2.0,26
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Wonderful if you want to stop using opiates which I was. Suboxone was effective I even dealt with some of the side effects but today I am opiate free.""",10.0,34
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Was prescribed 6 over 3 day no appetite severe burning of my sinuses slow working""",5.0,7
Hydrochlorothiazide / telmisartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Very satisfied, I&#039;ve been using Micardis Plus 80 mg/12.5 mg for the last 15 years and still going.""",10.0,0
Uroxatral,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Had taken Flomax 2 x 0.4 mg daily for BPH.  Was somewhat effective, but I had difficulty reaching orgasm and rarely ejaculated.  After changing to Uroxatral, both side effects improved, but still have diminished ejaculate volume and some difficulty reaching orgasm.

With both drugs I still had to urinate 1-2 times during the night.""",6.0,29
Geodon,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking Geodon for 8-9yrs after a horrible experience with Zyprexa and Seroquel. Geodon has been a life saver for me. It has changed my life completely. It gave me my life back when everyone gave up hope. It stabilized me 100%. If you knew me 10yrs ago you would swear I was a different person. Nobody I have met over the last 8yrs has any idea that I suffer from mental illness at all. It works that well. I still suffer from morning drowsiness. It&#039;s still difficult for me to wake up early. I take 60mg 2x a day and it works perfectly for me.""",10.0,34
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I bought this today for my yeast infection and first only used the cooling wipes and the itching cream and it was great. The cream worked wonders and the cooling wipes were alright. Then I decided once I got home this afternoon to insert the ovule. Worst decision I&#039;ve ever made. Within and hour I first began to feel extreme itching. Then that turned to burning. The worst pain I have EVER felt. The medicine in the ovule just kept coming out as discharge. I&#039;m still in an insane amount of pain hours after, slightly reduced though. I took a bath and now have ice on my vagina. Definitely never using this product again!!!!""",1.0,4
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""4 injections so far and experienced the nausea which initially lasted three days and slowly is backing down. I have no problem with the injection.  I don&#039;t know if this will help others who develop a lump after their injection but I immediately massage the area on my belly  then use ice for about 10 minutes. No rash no pain no lump. I don&#039;t know if this is the answer to the lumps or I&#039;m one of the lucky ones but it might be worth a try. My appetite is practically nonexistent.   I am experiencing the bloat. I seem to be able to not eat more than seven or eight bites of food without bringing it back up. I also have the most embarrassing huge burps you have ever heard.  Also take 2000 mg &quot;Metfartin&quot;""",8.0,22
Klonopin,Panic Disorde,"""I have bi polar disorder and this  calms my mania and relaxes me. It reminds me  as well to just say calm  :)""",10.0,9
Gildess Fe 1.5 / 30,Acne,"""I&#039;ve only been on this bc for a few months now. My doctor switched me from tri-sprintec to gildess to help with my acne. Although it has yet to clear up my face, that seems to be the only problem that I have with this pill. After my first month my period became non existent which had me very worried at first since the doc failed to mention that. But now I&#039;m okay-ish with it. I wish I had it to know about pregnancy but I can&#039;t say that I miss it. 

Thus:
Pros--no period, no weight gain or loss, not pregnant yet (using other protection about 60%of the time), no decrease in sex drive, no crazy side effects
Cons--no period, some headaches""",6.0,1
Voltaren Gel,Osteoarthritis,"""For more than 2 years I have had pain in lower back and left shoulder. It was VERY uncomfortable to sleep and experienced major discomfort when rising. My back orthopedist told me not to worry about this. I applied a 1/16&quot; dose of my wife&#039;s Voltaren Gel to the affected areas a week ago, and have been pain free the entire time. Miracle medicine. """,10.0,44
Dimenhydrinate,Motion Sickness,"""Our six year old gets terrible motion sickness even on short trips.  We recently went on vacation and the drive was proving to be too much for her.  She threw up the whole day and then some the next even after she was out of the car - really heartbreaking. We purchased dimenhydrinate at the suggestion of the pharmacist and she was perfectly fine in 20 minutes.  We finished our drive from Canada to North Carolina and she was completely healthy and happy the entire trip. FABULOUS!""",10.0,7
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I have been on Suboxone for 3 days now and so far its amazing. I have zero cravings, or withdrawals. I hope I can finally kick my addiction with Suboxone, I was taking 200mg of oxycodone a day. The doctor put me on 8mgs a day and so far so good.""",9.0,66
Ketoconazole,Seborrheic Dermatitis,"""Best product I have used.  Easy to use and my seborrheic dermatitis has totally cleared up.  Doesn&#039;t leave the skin greasy or oily.""",10.0,47
Cipro,Diverticulitis,"""Cipro was horrible. I have never had a reaction to an antibiotic before. Mentally disturbed head. It was very strange and made me panicky. Broke out in a rash on forearms and itchy tight chest.  Read how awful this drug is. Thank goodness my reaction happened after a few doses and not a week or two. Flouriquinolones are poison for me. I never would have thought an antibiotic could be so harmful.""",1.0,9
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Since taking this, i have been extremely fatigued depressed,and no motivation. Stopping immediately""",1.0,4
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Menstrual Disorders,"""I was prescribed this to regulate my periods, reduce my cramps, and help with my severe depression around my period. It did none of these things. I was on it for 2 months and in that time I got my period every two weeks, broke out horribly all over my face and back, gained ten pounds, and was nauseous every day. My gyno told me to try it out for 3 months but honestly the side effects were too miserable to last another month.""",1.0,2
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I took the shot for about a year but had to come off of it due to medical problems. While on the shot I bled very little if at all. After I came off of it, it&#039;s been 6 months and there hasn&#039;t been a day where I&#039;ve stopped bleeding heavily. It&#039;s been a 24/7 period, everyday, since I came off of the shot. It also caused massive weight loss for me, nausea, and drowsiness. If you&#039;re thinking about taking it, there is no positive reason to, it doesn&#039;t keep you from becoming pregnant and although it gets rid of your period while you&#039;re on it, once you come off of the shot your period will not stop for months.""",1.0,3
Aubra,Birth Control,"""I absolutely hate this birth control. Yes, it keeps me from getting pregnant but the side effects are TERRIBLE. i&#039;ve been on this birth control now for almost 3 months and i&#039;ve been breaking out like crazy. i&#039;ve never had acne problems besides an occasion zit here and there. After taking this birth control my face has huge zits everywhere! im switching immediately. It also makes me act crazy!!! and i&#039;ve gained 10 pounds. im done with this birth control!""",1.0,4
Versed,Light Sedation,"""Used as a light sedation for cataract surgery.  It was marginally effective during the first procedure and had almost no effect for the second procedure a week later.""",2.0,12
Xifaxan,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""This drug has a higher efficacy if several things are also implemented at the same time. 1. eliminate foods you are intolerant (3 months to indefinitely) 2. while healing (3 months min) eliminate gassy hard to digest foods like cruciferous, onions, beans, alcohol, sugar alcohols, etc... 3. replete zinc - diarrhea depletes zinc and zinc deficiency perpetuates diarrhea 4. take a gentle fiber like acacia 5. take a high potency probiotic (vsl#3 and florastor) along with the fiber in between xifaxan doses and continue this while healing (at least 3 months) or longer. 6. address motility issues and hypochlorhydria and poor digestive enzyme production - if you aren&#039;t digesting properly if facilitates s.i.b.o. 7. NO TOBACCO!!""",8.0,25
Clindamycin / tretinoin,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using Ziana since May every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and there are no results. It is now the end of July and my acne is worse. I read on the website,just today to apply it every night, nothing on there says every other night like my doctor said. I have been battling acne for 17 years and this is getting stressful. I have gone through every treatment you can think of and now I&#039;m starting to give up. I&#039;ve even looked this bad.""",1.0,3
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""When I was about 23, I started getting horrific migraines out of nowhere that would incapacitate me for days at a time. My neurologist couldn&#039;t find anything wrong and I tried several medications (some would take at least 12 hours to have an effect). The only medication that ever successfully treated my migraines was Maxalt and it pretty much gave me my life back. It would still take at least an hour to work but it was really a life changer. Ultimately, I sought an ENT and after I had sinus surgery (and corrected my deviated septum) in 2011, my migraines never returned. But if they ever did come back, I would be running to Maxalt as my savior again!""",10.0,7
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Works great! Lasts longer than Adderall XR and gets me through my 12 hours shift as a nurse. No crash at the end of the day.""",9.0,29
Citalopram,Panic Disorde,"""I have tried a lot of different antidepressants in the past few would work but stop working for a while. I even took one where it just simply made me feel like I didn&#039;t want to be bothered with any one.  The sound of someone&#039;s voice made me cringe and if someone touched me I just wanted to ripe their faces completely off. But since I have been on Celexa I feel absolutely excellent and I was taking Abilify with it. With those two combined I would pray with people and counsel with a youth group. Enjoyed the heck out of life much more. But unfortunately I can&#039;t afford abilify any more and I have been trying but no luck. I wish a miracle would come my way. But this is just wishful imagination on my part.""",10.0,7
Ephedrine / guaifenesin,Cold Symptoms,"""I had shortness of breathe for 2 days. I&#039;m not the type to sit in the emergency room over ever cut and scrape. So I looked for something to help me breathe. I went to the Walgreens and the pharmacy suggested primatene. ITS AMAZING!""",10.0,3
Dabigatran,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""I have been taking Pradaxa for about one month and have not experienced any side effects.""",10.0,59
Valtrex,"Herpes Simplex, Suppression","""I was unfortunately diagnosed in February 2015 with HSV-2 when I experienced my first outbreak. It was horrible and devastating. I continued to get outbreaks monthly until I had enough and finally went to my doctor in July of 2015. He put me on 1 gram dose of Valtrex daily and I have not had an outbreak since. This drug is a total life saver. Couldn&#039;t be happier with the results.""",10.0,26
Geodon,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Geodon has been effective in controlling my hallucinations and paranoia. It does make me drowsy and makes me shake after I take it. I have gained about 30 lbs while on it but it has been the most effective antipsychotic for me to relieve visual and auditory hallucinations and paranoia. I have taken Seroquel, Abilify, and Geodon and this is the most effective for me.""",8.0,29
Insulin glargine,"Diabetes, Type 1","""When I experienced lipodystrophy on the insulin pump, my endocrinologist prescribed Toujeo pens for my basal insulin and Humalog pens for my mealtime and correction doses of insulin. 

I have always been somewhat brittle but on the toujeo, I was even more brittle.  My doseage of 16 units of Toujeo was too low but an increase of only one unit of one unit per day caused extremely low blood sugars.  In fact in my almost 40 years of Type 1 Diabetes, the lowest blood glucose readings I ever experienced (25 mg/dl) was while on Toujeo.  

I am not a medical professional but I would not recommend Toujeo to anyone.""",3.0,9
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I was terrified to try this drug after reading a lot of the reviews, but then I remembered that people who&#039;ve had a bad experience are FAR more likely to post a review.  I reluctantly went in and had the device inserted in my arm, I&#039;m a BIG WUSS so I was super scared! It wasn&#039;t nearly as bad as I had imagined, all you really feel is the first needle used to numb the area (kind of like when they draw blood, just a sting) and then after that, it&#039;s nothing. The area did bruise pretty badly for about a week and a half (which I was told to expect) and was only slightly painful and awkward.  I got the implant while I  was on my period my period literally stopped a few hours later and I&#039;ve not had one since! BEST BIRTHCONTROL EVER!!!! JUST DO IT!""",10.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Pros: not pregnant, cleared my skin up, first pill to not make me nauseous. 

Cons: severe anxiety, depression, mood swings are intense, dizziness and light headed, no appetite, sleep issues, headaches and migraines.

I think it&#039;s time to try another pill..""",2.0,4
Cryselle,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I would rather deal with 1-3 days per month of cramps than living every single day of my life with acne, female baldness (was getting there anyway), nausea/vomiting, migraine headaches, skin peeling, no sex drive/inability to orgasm, irritability/crying/depression/anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, shaking, high blood pressure. Omg - stay away from this stuff if you can! """,1.0,2
Provera,Amenorrhea,"""The drug works for what it is supposed to do but I had all kinds of side effects. I had hot flashes, mood swings, headaches, and some dizziness. I am taking Provera along with Clomid in hopes to have a baby. This is my second round and it seems worse than the first one.""",5.0,13
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I started Adipex on 8-18-14 &amp; today is 8-25-14. I am down 8 pounds in a week.  I hope this kind of weight loss continues but I&#039;ll have to wait &amp; see. I did experience a little bit of nausea for the first few days but it wasn&#039;t too bad &amp; dry mouth a little. So far I am pretty pleased.""",10.0,161
Hyaluronan,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;m a 41 year old male, been playing volleyball for many years, and had a minor knee injury and went to the orthopedist to get it checked out. He said I had moderate osteoarthritis in both knees and gave me Orthovisc. One injection per week for 3 weeks, not too bad. A little pinch during the injections but no pain afterward. After a few weeks, I noticed a lot less crunching in the knees, and can squat normally again. I believe it has helped a lot, and I hope it continues! I also started taking cod liver oil (with meals) as I read this helps with joint repair and function. They&#039;re pretty cheap at any vitamin store. Good luck and I hope this helps someone.""",8.0,64
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""My implant was inserted in July 2014 and for the first six months, I spotted every day. When that finally stopped, I had no period at all for the following six months. Now it has started again and I&#039;ve been bleeding for about six weeks now, and I&#039;ve also been having vertigo-like symptoms that I feel are caused by the Nexplanon. I&#039;ve made an appointment with my gyno to discuss other options, because I seriously can&#039;t go through another two years of this. I have no complaints other than the constant spotting.""",5.0,2
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I have been on Brintellix for nearly six weeks.  I experienced severe nausea for the first 10 days but thankfully it subsided after that time.  The medicine has mellowed me out but I still feel very zoned out, tired and listless.  I don&#039;t have a &quot;joy&quot; for life with this medicine that I experienced on another antidepressant in the past.   My major concern is an increase in blood pressure.  I am an extremely healthy 35 year old female whose blood pressure has ALWAYS been 110/70.  Since starting this medication, my blood pressure has gone from 110/70 to 120/82, then 139 over 74 and now 149 over 80.  Nothing has changed in the past six weeks other than the addition of the medicine.  I&#039;m hoping to find something that is going to work soon.""",3.0,70
Sodium oxybate,Narcolepsy,"""I had been terrified to try this medicine because of the warnings. I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy w/ catalepsy 4 years ago Started Xyrem last year. Amazing. I take the full dose twice a night.I don&#039;t have to struggle to make myself get out of bed in am.Don&#039;t have have other symptoms I had before. take my daytime medicine,but don&#039;t need as much and I fall asleep (unintentionally) less frequently during the day. I usually take only one nap during the day. And I don&#039;t get sleepy driving like I used to. I take it right as I get into bed. I still can be awoken by loud sounds or my dog, which is good because I feared that I would not wake when needed. I had no side effects-they are over-blown. In the past, this was sold over the counter!!""",10.0,31
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m half way through my third month of taking Yaz. I get mild cramps now where before there were none. It works well as a Birth Control method and periods are short. I grew out of my acne problem ago but after the first month of taking Yaz I have started to breakout and the acne seems to get worse and worse the longer I take it.""",6.0,0
Norco,Back Pain,"""I&#039;ve been taking the Norco 10mg/325 for a month now and they work great for my back and hip pain.""",10.0,68
Oxymorphone,Pain,"""Let me start by saying this medication is awesome! I have MS, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Chronic Joint Pain, lipomas pain, degenerated disks and lots more and I have tried literally every ER pain med on the market and not one of them seem to do half as much as this medication. I take Dilaudid 8mg for breakthrough pain with it after a few hours and they both are like brother and sister, works so well together. Now the only thing with this medication is that it is very expensive as the brand but some places do carry it in generic. I end up paying $40 a month with insurance, without insurance its near $1200. Hopefully when I get on medicaid they will cover it but again it works (ER) wonders. If you can afford it give it a shot""",10.0,39
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Since being off birth control for about 4 years I decided I wanted to try a mini pill. I have endometriosis and my doctor had mentioned it could help with ovarian cysts. Since day 1 of taking this pill I have been bleeding. It&#039;s now the end of my pack and I still have had bleeding throughout the entire time. I don&#039;t really want to continue taking it if this is going to continue, the point of going on the pill was to prevent pregnancy but if I&#039;m bleeding all month anyways I don&#039;t even have sex- so there&#039;s no point. I have also never had acne and now it&#039;s all over my face which makes me depressed and my self-esteem is now horrible! The only thing I like about this pill is the fact that I didn&#039;t gain weight and my moods are decent.""",5.0,1
Acetylcysteine,Acetaminophen Overdose,"""It was really early in the morning, and I went to take Tylenol, when I misread the directions. I meant to measure out two tablespoons of the drug, but accidentally used my measuring cup instead. I ended up chugging two cups of Tylenol instead! I was rushed to the hospital and given Mucomyst-10 to offset the effects. Mucomyst-10 saved my life. Thank you Mucomyst-10!""",9.0,14
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had it for about a year now and I haven&#039;t had a period at all since the month after I got it inserted...awesome yes..but I&#039;ve also gained about 50 lbs...not so great..I was recently diagnosed with diabetes and I want this thing out asap so I can lose the weight with no complications from it.  I hope to get it removed soon. Will miss the lack of periods but no not miss the weight.""",1.0,4
Viibryd,Depression,"""I was taking Celexa 40mg every night but it seemed to just stop working one day so my psychiatrist put me on Viibryd. Usually I have constipation but it&#039;s helped my bowels move better. I do have some trouble sleeping because right as I&#039;m about to fall asleep I get weird spasms throughout my body almost like I&#039;m being shocked? Then once I do fall asleep I have strange scary nightmares and sometimes lucid dreams, so when I wake up I&#039;m not sure if what happened was real or not. I also have some trouble waking up but once I am up I feel alright. I&#039;m rating this a 7 because I don&#039;t have any problems with my depression anymore. It does cause me to take some Xanax at times but I&#039;ve only been on it for 3 weeks.""",7.0,13
Glatiramer,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I wrote a review on 12/2015 unfortunately I had to stop using copaxone because I got bad reactions. The last one was body shaking like if I had a machine connected to my body for one hour my buttocks muscle shaking so much. I got very scared and stopped medication. It&#039;s been 2 months and I don&#039;t think I will go back to it. I am just trying to eat healthy I cut all lacteos and red meat. """,3.0,30
Citalopram,Depression,"""Does not seem to help me and just makes me tired.""",1.0,12
Nicorette,Smoking Cessation,"""I had smoked for 35 years, average of 1 to 2 packs a day. I have tried the medications, the patch, gums, etc., many times through the years.  Finally, a couple of years ago a friend offered me the Commit lozenges. I really wanted to quit this time, so I tried them.  I was able to give up smoking.  But, I continued to crave so I bought the gum and have alternated between the gum and lozenges every since.  I don&#039;t want to go back to smoking and have yet to find anything that says how bad it is to continue the gum, so as long as I am not smoking and still want a cigarette every now and then, I will continue to chew the gum, as needed.""",10.0,32
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""So, I am not one to take medications much and I don&#039;t take any medicine on a regular basis, but Mucinex D is definitely a must in my medicine cabinet for that severe once a year bug. It CAN cause sleeplessness in the night but with that in mind I usually take it at 7 am and 7 pm if I even take a second dose at all during a 24 hour period. I cannot sleep when I get a cold and though this medication can keep me awake, it is still a better alternative to suffering through a night of clearing my throat and getting up to blow my nose multiple times. For the record I only take 1 at a time and have quick results with no other side effects besides the sleeplessness. Choose wisely y&#039;all, this stuff can be a miracle if you need one.""",8.0,0
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking lutera for about five months now. I&#039;ve noticed that my mood swings have gotten terrible. I am prone to headaches, and I&#039;ve gained quite a bit of weight that is nearly impossible to lose. """,4.0,30
Januvia,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My A1c was 13.9 and I was Prescribed Januvia 100mg Tab 34 Days ago &amp; my A1c is now a 9.6. I have noticed a Change of my Health since starting Januvia. I&#039;m experiencing Severe Painful Muscle Spasms to both Legs to Feet, Numbness to Right Arm &amp; Hand, Slight Abdominal Pains, Urination is every 5 Minutes and Bowel Movements are 3 Times/Day &amp; a Slight Pain in Lower Back is Constant. Typing the Keyboard on my Laptop is a Challenge because both Hands and Arms are shaking, 2 hrs to type this Review correctly is a Challenge. Only 34 Januvia Pills later I&#039;m feeling these affects that were not Normal 34 Days ago. My Blood Pressure Meds have been Raised from 10mg to 30mg after 15yrs on 10mg Dosage. Doc said, Keep taking Januvia, Have to get A1c to a 5.""",4.0,54
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Was on Chantix for about two weeks.  I did not take the PM dose or I would never sleep.  I did slow down and almost stopped within that time, but found I was irritable, cranky, and VERY depressed.  The side effects were mostly emotional.  I had to stop taking Chantix.  When you wake up in the morning feeling like it was the night before and the &quot;sun&quot; is not shining = entering deep depression, it is time to quit the medication.""",2.0,24
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""No side effects only taking 10 mg
Results have been excellent""",10.0,8
Mono-Linyah,Birth Control,"""I have been on the pill for a month now. I&#039;ve been experiencing headache&#039;s for the past week and been very nauseated. I will disregard the pill until I have a talk with my doctor.""",1.0,1
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Kidney Infections,"""Augmentin makes me completely sick! I must be like the 1% who is allergic to it! I always have to list it as an allergy and make sure something else is prescribed instead of this!""",1.0,7
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I&#039;m a healthy 33 year old male. I have been taking 200mg of Zoloft for over 10 years for depression and my sex drive and erections have been getting weaker and weaker. I decided to ask my doctor and was prescribed 5mg of Cialis for daily use. I took the pill as soon as I got home. My girlfriend came over 2 hours later and I had one of the best erections since I was a teenager!!! I couldn&#039;t believe it!!!! The erection lasted long enough for her to &quot;finish&quot; and then I started going soft. I&#039;m sure it will take a few days before it reaches maximum effectiveness. I am so surprised and the immediate results. I was really losing hope. I experienced minor muscle pain and a slight headache, but I hear these go away after continued use. I&#039;m so happy!""",8.0,54
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""WOW. The worst. I thought something was seriously wrong with me... I&#039;ve only been taking this medication for ONE month and I literally have zero energy or motivation. I started googling depression and thinking back to why I would feel this way... all I want to do is sleep all day- whereas I am usually very energetic and excited about life. This shit has zapped all of that! I&#039;m so glad I started reading about other peoples experiences.
I&#039;m getting off this TODAY. DO NOT TAKE.""",1.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started on Blisovi after the Junel brand switched to it, and before Junel it had another name. Contrary to most of the other reviewers, I have had a fairly easygoing time on this pill. No mood effects that I&#039;ve noticed, no abnormal weight gain. and my acne is bad but it was that way before the pill- Blisovi has made it neither better nor worse. My periods are around 4 days. However, it has definitely caused nipple sensitivity/tenderness, so that&#039;s an issue as I&#039;m in a long term relationship. That&#039;s the only side effect I&#039;ve experienced thus far.""",9.0,4
Copper,Birth Control,"""I have given a 5 to be netrual i gor my iud inserted today after reading reviews on herei took two cocodmol and two ibuprofen abiut 10 mins before going in, maybe not long enough to kick in i was pretty nervous the doctor asked the usual questions to update my file i then lay on the bed and she done a check. Then used a clamp which was uncomfortable she then jaged me with LA this did  give me cramp on my lower abdomen she then inserted a long white tube which again was uncomfortable and caused some cramp it wasn&#039;t sore though. However 20 mins after inserestion i did start getting bleeding and cramping about and hour or so later this settled down and i was aware of the bleeding still but the cramping wasn&#039;t to bad and came and went.""",5.0,0
Vienva,Birth Control,"""I too was was switched from orsythia without any notification. I figured it was the same thing so no biggie right?...wrong! This drug almost destroyed my life. I&#039;m about to check myself into a mental institution. It made me so, so down, and gave me panic attacks. I&#039;m so resentful to whoever switched this without telling me...do not use this drug!!!""",1.0,5
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve been on amitriptyline for one month now; it was given to me for migraine prevention and insomnia.

After the first few weeks, I filtered out the adjustment side effects and looked at what was left.  It didn&#039;t prevent migraines, it just delayed them.  Hit a trigger, get a quick pain blast, a tingle, and the migraine would set in a few hours later. 31 days, 16 with migraines.  A sleep efficiency of 52%, almost never in blocks lasting an hour, averaging just over 4 hours per night.  Raised blood pressure. Toward the end, walking black outs. In the 3rd week, starting having constant paranoia. The blackouts did it, though. I see the neurologist tomorrow and ask to be taken off; I&#039;m worse on it than I was without it.""",2.0,2
Racepinephrine,"Asthma, acute","""Drug relieves shortness of breath better than anything prescription, but the device to deliver is junk..also for some reason I also cough up BLOOD.   I wish I knew why. This is only time I see blood. Worried since old inhaler with same medication did not do this.""",6.0,2
Promethazine DM,Cough,"""It knocked me out but it works""",9.0,12
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I tried Savella when it first came out and went off of it due to nausea. My doctor asked me to try it again so I did. I am now sleeping 2 or 3 hours at at time and having terrible nightmares. My blood pressure is normally 120/80 I went to a different doctor last week for another appointment and it was 168/100. Didn&#039;t know why until I read this article. Have terrible bloating. Disappointed.""",1.0,38
Bupropion,Depression,"""I became depressed  and pain pills were the only thing that made me feel good. But I started feeling guilty that i might have a problem. I didnt tell my dr. But after explaining why i was Depressed he put me on this medication and so far I have not craved any pain medicines and I have been losing weight which is also great because I&#039;m overweight and it has me focused a lot more and I don&#039;t get sad as often I have notice that sometimes it will wear off but maybe I just need to up my dosage right now I&#039;m only taking a 100mg Morning and night so 200 total""",10.0,3
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone,Cold Symptoms,"""CAREFUL! Warning that you can become drowsy the next day after using this product.  Falling asleep at work, or while driving because the narcotic is too much.  If you&#039;re able to be passive with just a glass of wine, think seriously before taking the full teaspoon.  Talk to your doctor if you feel unusually tired because of the Tussionex.""",9.0,5
Keflex,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""Horrible, did not work at all on my husband&#039;s bronchitis and his bronchitis turned into pneumonia.""",1.0,65
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I had Liletta inserted 6 weeks after having my daughter. It&#039;s now been 3.5 months since insertion and I&#039;ve decided I don&#039;t like this IUD. I am tall and somewhat petite (typically 127lbs at 5&#039;9, weight gain was 27lbs during pregnancy) and I have noticed that I am actually gaining back the weight I lost after baby with this birth control. I am very cautious of what I eat and I exercise, I also intake very little carbs (I have a gluten allergy). I should be keeping weight off however I have gained 13lbs since getting Liletta. I am also experiencing oily skin with acne (first time in my life) along with lower back pain, mild hair loss, 2 months of consistent bleeding or spotting. I&#039;ll be making an appointment to get it removed tomorrow.""",2.0,7
Terbinafine,Tinea Corporis,"""i have been using this twice a day for 9 days and have seen very little improvement. if i don&#039;t see some improvement in the next day or two i will be returning to my Dr. to get something else.""",3.0,5
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I got paragard in January of 2016.  I was attracted to the thought of being hormone-free and it sounded more natural to me. I had been on birth control for about 6 years so I was really excited about just being back on my own. I thought I might be able to even lose a few pounds since it is hormone free. Also, not having to worry about pregnancy or forgetting to take a pill was very attractive.
After only two months, I&#039;ve decided to get my paragard removed due to the following reasons: 
Extremely heavy periods...I mean buying the &quot;ultra&quot; size tampon and having to change it every 2-3 hours, bleeding on the sheets overnight, taking a bath and standing up and literally seeing the blood just dripping into the tub...like hemorraging almost.""",4.0,19
Sarafem,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I have taken Fluoxetine for PMDD for 3 months and the results have been remarkable.  I take 20 mg daily.  I still get a bit down around my period but I am able to control myself.  I do experience some side effects.  I wake up around 3-4am and have difficulty going back to sleep, my legs are restless at night and during the first few weeks only I lost interest in personal grooming and became lethargic.  I can live with the side effects.  My quality of life has greatly improved since taking Fluoxetine.""",9.0,29
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""Abreva helps with the pain and itching that cold sores can cause.  But that&#039;s it.  The herpes virus is internal.  It sheds during times of stress or sickness.  No topical medication is going to stop the herpes virus from running its course internally.  Only oral medications taken by mouth can shorten the cycle of the herpes virus when it sheds.  Personally, I take Acyclovir, prescribed by my dermatologist, upon feeling the first tingle of a herpes cold sore.  I have found that It cuts the cycle in half.  Other people prefer Valtrex.  If you want real results during a herpes outbreak, you need an oral medication.  Keep it handy in your prescription cabinet.  Not a topical cream.  Herpes is an internal virus. Talk to your doctor.""",5.0,13
Clindamycin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""This has honestly been one of the worst experiences with medicine I&#039;ve ever had.  Dr. prescribed me 300mg of this medicine, three times a day.  First, no issues. I took my second pill with some yogurt and bread since it was later into the night. I sat up for about 20 minutes as the bottle says not to lay down for at least 10 minutes after taking. I woke up about 45 min with the worst pain in my chest and back, sharp burning pain, excruciating heartburn pain and constant large painful burps. I seriously thought I was dying and almost went to ER. After two pills, and I stopped. it&#039;s been 2 days and now it hurts to swallow down in my esophagus like there is a chemical burn. Feel like I have the flu all over. NEVER AGAIN""",1.0,5
Benicar,High Blood Pressure,"""I took Benicar for 12 years or more and went through the leg cramps etc. but it worked well on my BP. I would get kidney infections occasionally but didn&#039;t know why. One day a few years ago I came down with painful gout. My new doctor took me off Benicar right away. She said it contributed to my gout flare ups because it affected my kidneys. I was so angry because I didn&#039;t know and hadn&#039;t read up on it. Have your kidneys check regularly while taking this med. Now through diet and another BP med I do well with the Gout, however I wish I hadn&#039;t taken Benicar so long and had it affect my kidneys.  Be careful!""",6.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for about a month since then I&#039;ve been feeling very light headed at times, also I noticed that my appetite has increased drastically. I feel more tired than usual &amp; the mood swings are terrible. On top of all that the acne won&#039;t go away!!! This pill is okay but I wouldn&#039;t suggest it for a long time use.""",4.0,3
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had the Mirena inserted 4 months ago and I absolutely love it. I am 19, have never been pregnant, and was looking for the lowest maintenance birth control possible. The insertion was incredibly painful, honestly the worst pain that I have ever felt in my life, and I experienced cramping for the rest of the day. I had to lay in bed with a heat pack on my abdomen and try to ignore the pain. After that though, it has been everything a birth control should be. I haven&#039;t experienced any of the potential nasty side effects, and I think I actually have an increased sex drive. I don&#039;t get my period anymore, which my doctor said is normal. I would recommend this to any woman, because it has made my life much easier!""",9.0,1
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I have never felt so uncomfortable than I did after using Monistat 1.  Severe burning, itching, swelling!  I used the generic  brand for my first infection and it worked, no terrible side effects. This was only my second, and I thought I&#039;d try the name brand. Worst decision!  UGH!!!""",1.0,3
Claravis,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on Claravis for over two months now and haven&#039;t had a major break out since the first month.  Very, very dry lips and overall dry skin, but my dermatologist recommended Cetaphil for that.  Try to stay out of the sun as it does cause your skin to burn easily.  Can&#039;t wait to finish as it does cause slight lack of energy.""",8.0,5
Lo / Ovral-28,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I was put on Lo Ovral at 13 for abnormal bleeding, basically 6 weeks, non-stop.  I stayed on it until I was 28 years old with no problems. Previously, as most young girls I was very moody and had a lot of struggles. On Lo Ovral I did have one hard day a month, prior to getting my period but otherwise it was great. I never noticed any weight changes, had no spotting, acne symptoms, cramping, or heavy bleeding. I have two children now, and had them without any difficulty relating to taking this birth control for so long.  Problem is now that I am older, 33, it no longer works for me, I spot during the month.  I am truly struggling to find a good replacement birth control. It may not work as good for everyone, but I wouldn&#039;t be afraid to try it!""",10.0,9
Nuvigil,Narcolepsy,"""Would frequently get tired in the afternoon or after 15 minutes of driving. Nodded off many times driving, sometimes couldn&#039;t remember half the drive. Would fall asleep at work in seminars, at my desk, etc. Always had trouble in college staying awake in class, thought other people were just better at staying interested. 
With Nuvigil, my eyes never get heavy unless I&#039;m really tired. I have much more confidence driving and staying awake at work. Even around family I don&#039;t have sleepy spells that make me look disinterested. Amazing stuff with very little side effects. I do often skip a day when I know I won&#039;t need it, and I usually feel like a nap after noon. I also take half doses (75mg) and it works almost as well as 150mg.""",9.0,17
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""The condom broke and by time we both noticed it was already too late . Roughly 10 hours after the incident I took plan b one step. I didn&#039;t really experience any side affects until the next morning I was cramping and had a bit of nausea . The incident happened about 2 1/2 weeks ago I took about 6 pregnancy test . They all came back negative . A part of me says the pill worked but another part still thinks it didn&#039;t . I sorta would recommended plan b . And just so y&#039;all know I am overweight . So I believe weight has nothing to do with the effectiveness""",7.0,8
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I started off on 20mg and it did not work very well. I was very angry and still very distracted. Although i felt like that was the first time I&#039;ve ever been actually able to focus on daily activities. Things peaked my interest more resulting in more productive energy. Due to my short temper when I started, my doctor prescribed me to Ritalin and that was THEE WORST experience of my life. After that, we tried Strattera which was even worse. I&#039;d get sick to my stomach and just feel so drugged up. After a few different dosages she prescribed 30mg of vyvanse. I&#039;ve never felt so productive and aware. I havent ever realized before this, how many impulsive decisions I make without thinking about the effects. Vyvanse has made me more self aware.""",8.0,31
Minocin,Rosacea,"""I started taking this and after a few weeks my Rosacea was clearer but had to stop because of UNBEARABLE joint pain. Doctor put me on a lower dose of doxycycline and so far so good.""",5.0,23
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I was prescribed Lyrica for fibromyalgia. The first hour after I took Lyrica I felt better and at night, I slept like a dream. I was on for a total of two weeks in which time I started feeling bloated and put on weight. I am a heart patient and I started getting angina. My blood pressure started to raise. I started getting headaches. My only wish was that I could have continued taking Lyrica as the fibromyalgia pain was gone. But I&#039;ll just have to keep looking. """,10.0,65
Azor,High Blood Pressure,"""I&#039;m glad to hear Azor is working well for people and I must add that it works wonderfully for me as well. The only side effect I have from it so far after 6 months is sort of a good relaxed feeling throughout my body. My blood pressure (BP) was averaging 180/110, sometimes very close to 200/110. Though some people have no symptoms at all with high BP I certainly did; I felt awful, very anxious, had migraine type headaches, small nosebleeds and knew something was wrong with me but didn&#039;t know what. I eventually felt so horrible I went to the emergency room and that%u2019s how I found out I had high BP. I thought because of my age (35) and good health and weight that a diagnosis of high BP was going to floor me but this medicine changed that. While in the hospital getting stabilized we tried 4 different medications which were not very effective. I found a general practitioner the next day and Azor was the first drug he put me on. The following day my readings were 130/85 and within 2 days down to 105/65 to 115/75! That was 6 months ago and my readings are consistently in that range except for a very rare reading in the high 120&#039;s/80&#039;s. I have energy again, I have no headaches or nosebleeds, I&#039;m not anxious, and I feel human again. I can%u2019t put it into words though how much better I feel with a healthy blood pressure range. Thank goodness for Azor, it has made a major difference for me and the quality of my life. I wish you all good health and hope you have continued success with this medication. If you are browsing this page looking for medications to talk to your doctor about, don%u2019t forget to mention Azor, it might be the one that is right for you too.""",10.0,105
Dapsone,Acne,"""I cannot tell you how this product helped me. Background: I am 32 years old, never had acne until 30 years old. I went to the doctor and tried this out; it worked miracles. My faced purged for about a month, but I let it do its thing. If you use this the way you are suppose to, then this should cure it. I have used it for about 2 months. Yes, my face got dry, it purged, it got red, but it goes away. If you wanna put make up on after the cream, you must wait at least 30 minutes after application. I swear by this cream; my dermatologist, Dr.Brown. This cream takes time; you are not gonna see results right away. Just like any cream, machine(clearisonic) needs to purge all your pimples and the ones that are embedded in your skin.""",10.0,8
Oxybutynin,Urinary Incontinence,"""It didn&#039;t work for my incontinence problem (which occurred after laser TURP), and I think it made it worse. It caused me to have a dry mouth, which caused me to drink more, which caused more incontinence. I told the doctor that I wasn&#039;t having bladder spasms, but he ignored what I said and said to give it a try and come back in 30 days. """,1.0,35
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I am laying In bed right now in the worst pain of my life and I wish I read these reviews before doing this. 
This hurts soooo bad""",1.0,4
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I was so excited for this birth control and now I can&#039;t wait to get it out of my system.  Only 2 weeks in and already have a yeast infection, major  anxiety, feeling depressed and a loss of sex drive.... I&#039;m miserable and can literally cry at any moment. I will never try this again.""",1.0,4
Zofran,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I have a variety of GI issues as well as a phobia of throwing up and ever since I&#039;ve been taking Zofran ODT, I&#039;ve been able to function without throwing up in the middle of the night every night. My only complaint would be that after 5 years of taking it, it doesn&#039;t work as magically as it did at the start, but it still works wonders.""",10.0,9
Quetiapine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on this drug for four years, and I will admit, it did help me out at first. I was deeply depressed and going through some major life changing situations. As this calmed down and I developed spiritually, emotionally and mentally, I gradually decreased the dose. I was on 100mg the first year, the second year, 50mg, the third, 25mg, and the fourth, 12.5mg (cutting the 25mg pill in half.) 
I just got off of it two days ago, and I feel like a new person. I had no idea how much it tampered with my mind. I was in a fog for FOUR YEARS. Although I&#039;m sleep deprived, achy, and irritable from the withdrawals (this med&#039;s withdrawals are heinous) I feel better than I have in four years. I do not recommend this drug- save your mind!""",2.0,16
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""At the beginning, Kariva seemed to be working well, my skin started to clear up, lighter periods, and emotional stabilization. However, once I started my second pack, my emotional state felt off. I didn&#039;t realize that it could be the pill I was taking, so I continued to use it. I felt very depressed, and sad, and on the verge of crying most times. Once I told my doctor, I changed to Blisovi 24 Fe and my emotional state began to change in a positive way!""",5.0,0
Dronedarone,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Have had paroxysmal Afib since 1978.  Digoxin controlled my Afib reasonable successfully until summer of 2012 when the frequency and duration of my Afib occurrences increased to an event every two or three months.  Then in May 2013, I almost passed out during an Afib episode.  Switched to MULTAQ 400mg twice daily after being admitted to the hospital and my Afib has been under control ever since.  I notice some missed beats occasionally, but nothing like the random palpitations I had during Afib.  MULTAQ is working for me.""",9.0,2
Celexa,Depression,"""I have been taking this medication for years. At first it was great it helped me a lot with my temper and sad feelings. I have had some ups and downs with it.  At one time I was taking 2.5 pills and was having trouble remembering things, and extreme trouble driving due to drowsiness. I cut back to one and tried to go off them but my moods started to swing out of control.  Now I am on one and half tabs, and am feeling depressed again.  My eyes are watery and I feel like crying a lot but that may be due to the fall coming on.""",7.0,30
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""Mirtazapine worked for me.Or is it that my circumstances became more favorable in treating my depression? im slightly on the fence with the outcome, its made me incredibly level headded and monotone, boring even! Which is totally out of character for me.. this was alot better than not being able to cope with day to day life.. night one of taking a 15mg tablet  gave me a good night sleep however for the following 2-3 days i became very &quot;strange&quot; anxious and jittery..i think this was my brain adjusting to the meds. 6 months in im ready to stop taking it, if stacked on 7 kgs in the process which isny doing anything for my self esteem, not sure that this drug increased my appetite but gave me a who cares attitude and ill eat whatever i want!""",8.0,21
Prolia,Osteoporosis,"""Received the first shot the end of June, within a week I started with a rash on my neck, red swollen and itched day and night. Second week started with red blotches on either side on my mouth, blistered and peeled and was painful and itchy. It is now over 2 months later and the redness is fading but the itching still is awful, wakes me up at night with the itching. I have tried everything with no relief. I will not be taking another shot.""",1.0,243
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""This drug is awesome. It is only my first day on it but I have to make a review. If you suffer from both Adhd and major depression, you need to try vyvanase.
I&#039;ve been on Dexedrine, adderall xr, and adderall ir. All of them made me tired. So tired I couldn&#039;t function. On vyvanase, I don&#039;t get tired. Is this what life is supposed to feel like? Life is good.""",10.0,44
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Yes, I am type 1 diabetic and I know Trulicity is for type 2; but my endocrinologist felt it was worth a shot (pun intended). My blood sugar was controlled but not very well, I mostly estimated the amount of Novolog I needed for meals and rarely used my glucose meter. I was constantly hungry and snacking, pretty much acting as if I wasn&#039;t diabetic. Over the past few years, I watched my A1C go higher as did my weight. 
February 14, 2017 I began seeing my new endocrinologist who prescribed Trulicity. She administered my first injection at her office that morning. I&#039;m not sure if it was the Trulicity, but later that evening I began having flu-like symptoms. Since, extremely decreased appetite, lost 20lbs, sugars are great! Love it!""",10.0,24
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was put on 50mg for Anxiety and minor depression 3 years ago. I took it for 2 years, and have been off it for 1. I am about to start again at 20mg daily. It was really a life saver for me. It reduced emotions without touching intellect, and I found it much easier to just roll with things. Unlike other drugs, this one didn&#039;t cause cognitive impairment or &quot;fog&quot;. I was clear headed and much less high strung. I was able to focus on work, get things done, and deal.  However, it should be noted that it doesn&#039;t select WHICH emotions it dampens..it dampens all of them. The result is that you can be somewhat &quot;cold&quot; in general. You fail to show empathy when you should. There are also sexual side effects. Orgasms lack pleasure.""",9.0,23
Benzaclin,Acne,"""I applied this cream twice daily, after cleansing my face with Spectro Gel, and it works amazing! It has cleared up my face completely. All of my friends have noticed, too. I would recommend this to any teenager with issues with acne or pimples and blemishes. 

Just make sure you apply it faithfully! Your blemishes, acne, and pimples will come back if you don&#039;t stick to your facial cleansing routine.""",9.0,27
Denavir,Cold Sores,"""Almost $1000 for a 5 gram tube!  The owners should be ashamed.  They&#039;ll get rich, and hopefully be able to take all their riches to the grave.""",1.0,7
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So my mom bought me the 3 day pack. As soon as I inserted it up my vagina I was like &quot;okay this isn&#039;t so bad.&quot; However, It only took about 10 seconds before I could barely stand and I felt INTENSE burning throughout my whole vagina. Worst pain ever. It&#039;s been about an hour and it&#039;s finally calmed down somewhat.. after I got all my anger and tears out. Probably annoyed the crap out of my mom and made her feel bad for buying it. Oh well. So anyway.. Don&#039;t use this. I&#039;m sure there are other options that are less painful. I&#039;m going to the gyno tomorrow to get a prescription so ADIOS you&#039;d crappy medicine. DAMN IT I just felt another sharp burning pain.""",1.0,1
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I suffer major depressive disorder, anxiety and insomnia, also a recovering alcoholic.
I was taking this medication for years to stabilize my moods.
I found it helpful at 20mg, I did go down to 10mg at one point and realized I needed the 20mg.
I am switching to a SNRI because although cipralex is a good medication, it numbed me out. Not feeling happy, not feeling sad. So the Dr suggested a SNRI (Effexor) because there is less numbing effect.
It did help me in early sobriety thought.
No side effects whatsoever.""",9.0,3
Wellbutrin,Bipolar Disorde,"""I feel relatively &quot;up&quot; compared to how my lows used to be.  My up times seem more productive and I have gained some interest in things I used to do i.e. painting.  My lows still put me in a horrible state but I do not cry constantly like I used to.  I am very happy with Wellbutrin.""",9.0,55
Diclofenac,Back Pain,"""Took 1 tablet &amp; went in to anaphylaxis within minutes. Had to call for an ambulance in between passing out. Late at night at home alone. Very scary experience. One and only time in my life I&#039;ve ever had an allergic reaction to anything. Age 55 years. Adrenaline given at hospital emergency Department.""",1.0,22
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""Minastrin was a good call for getting me off of loloestrin. That pill was horrid. I ended up getting periods on time and they were light. Sadly, the past 2 months, my periods are disappearing. I had 2 pregnancy tests done. I take the pill right on time too. I rather have my period as a comfort of knowing I&#039;m not pregnant. I also had an increase of rectal pains. I have endometriosis and this pill is way too expensive too.""",7.0,5
Efinaconazole,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I went to the doctor with a few thick, yellow toenails. I&#039;d been filing them paper thin and cutting them so short that the doctor could barely get a clipping to test. I started using Jublia the next day and within a few weeks I could see normal, pink toenails growing in. I just read that another woman here did the same thing, so that it would penetrate and it worked for her. That may be the reason it&#039;s worked for us both. I did read somewhere that research showed that pretreatment with urea helps toenail fungus meds penetrate, but perhaps you simply have to file them down as much as you can. It hasn&#039;t even been 2 months and I&#039;m close to clipping the last diseased tip off one of the toenails. I wish everybody the best. Don&#039;t give up.""",10.0,20
Paroxetine,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I have taken paxil since 1995 after having a nervous breakdown.  I also weaned myself off of paxil for 13 months in 2000 so that I could get pregnant.  In 2001 I experienced post postpartum depression with no anxiety and went back on the paxil.  Paxil is best suited for patients with Anxiety and MDD. It is a very potent SSRI. On dealing with the side effects:  Weight gain can be prevented with proactive exercise.  Constipation can be prevented by diet, suppository etc  Sexual side effects can be reduced by reducing the amount of paxil prior to sex (cut your dosage in half that day).  SAD can be minimized by adding vitamin B12 in the fall and winter.""",10.0,50
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I had an upset stomach the whole day, so I suspect by the time I drank my first dose I was already cleaned out.  The stuff did not taste all that bad.. At least the first bottle.  I found it hard to drink so much water.  It took about 30 minutes to work... And as I expected there wasn&#039;t anything in me to clean, so after using the toilet for about 2 hours, all I passed was clear fluids.  when it came time for the second... this time, I couldn&#039;t even get the stuff down.  I took two gulps and gagged so much I threw it down the sink.  Maybe it was harder because I thought I really didn&#039;t need the second dose.  So hopefully, the one dose was enough.""",8.0,8
Levofloxacin,Prostatitis,"""My doctor prescribed Levaquin for my prostatis.  He gave me a four week course and it has completely done the trick.  It&#039;s been 6 months and still no sign of any prostatis. I had absolutely no side effects.  If your lips are swelling you are probably allergic to the medicine and should stop immediately.""",10.0,41
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I took this to help with a personal issue at work. I am a teacher of 17 years and never lose control as some situations which I had little to no control caused me to have an anxiety attack. The doctor prescribed 20 mg Celexa and half of the pill for 6 days then a whole 20 mg. Day 1 I did not get sick but at work I was very calm and easy as I am like that 90 percent of the time without medicines anyway but things tend to bother me and I keep them bottled up and hidden inside, which caused me to have the anxiety attack. This is day 2, I did take the other half of the pill. I will see how it goes for today. I am thinking of only taking the pill as needed as I tend to hold on to the negatives in my life. I believe Celexa will help me greatly.""",9.0,13
Metronidazole,Dental Abscess,"""Great experience, 3x a day 200mg - no side issues, took the swelling and pain away and also cleared up an infection of BV ( which it wasn&#039;t even provided for- but I know it often is used for this too) - I only took it for 4 days""",10.0,20
Pristiq,Depression,"""Pristiq for me is a life saver! The fist 2 days I took the medication I was tired, but now being on it for two weeks it is amazing. I used to cry at the drop of a hat, and I had severe anxiety. Pristiq is the only medication that has ever worked for me! Try it! It might save your life too!""",10.0,149
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""Like many who have commented here, I have experienced almost total relief from recurring migraine headaches - due to cranial nerve inflammation stemming from arthritis in C4 and C5.  Before I started the amitriptyline, I had a strong headache nearly 24/7 with crushing flares maybe 2x per week.  I was treating them with NSAIDs and Tramadol to keep them under control, with a &#039;triptan&#039; for the flares.  My doctor put me on a regimen involving titration from 50mg up to 300mg over a 5-week period.  I only got to 150mg before the side effects (lethargy, dry mouth, constipation) were too much for me.  I have backed down to 50mg before bed and that is working pretty well.  My quality of life is SO much better. You&#039;ll get used to the side effects.""",9.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""So me and my boyfriend had sex, he thinks he ejaculated inside me so I took the plan b right away. The symptoms are terrible. I had lower abdominal pain, fatigue, dizziness nausea, I was so tired all I wanted to do was sleep. Today is February 11 2017 just one day after I took the pill. it&#039;s a great backup but to be honest I will never take it again. I experienced all of the symptoms at the same time. Not a great feeling.""",8.0,6
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I am so happy with this products. Everytime I get a high fever which is usually once or twice and year I always have a break out of fever blisters. I have tried everything under the sun from ice, tea bags, herpicin L, releev, carmex... Anything and it would always take a 3-4 weeks to just see it start to scab. I bought Abreva yesterday morning and it is already at the scabbing stage and I had a fever blister start the day before. I apply every 2-3 hours and its working great! I do make sure the wash and dry hands before and after applying abreva.""",10.0,9
CellCept,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in November of 2006. I&#039;ve been taking Cellcept 2000mg a day since then. It has helped me tremendously! I hadn&#039;t experienced any real side effects until recently. I started having anxiety attacks after being put on the generic version of Cellcept.""",9.0,57
Lexapro,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been taking Lexapro for almost 6 years now and it has really helped with my depression and anxiety. I first started off with 10mg for about 3 months but didn&#039;t notice a huge change in my depression and my anxiety would come and go. After a serious panic attack that hospitalized me for the day my doctor decided to up my dose to 20mg a day. After that I was much happier and less anxious person. My doctor also gave me Xanax for any sudden panic attacks that I do get, but thankfully I haven&#039;t had to take it very often (maybe once every 3 months or so). The only side effect I suffered from was drowsiness and it would knock me out at night when I first started. Now in perfectly fine. I&#039;m really glad I started taking this medicine!""",8.0,63
Fluticasone,Rhinitis,"""Works for me!  I spent a full year with horrible headaches, ear pain, fullness, ringing.  I told the doctor my face hurt, my head hurt, my NOSE hurt!  I finally ended up with a sinus infection, antibiotics, and it all went away for a while, but when it came back, I went back to the doctor and told her my infection was back....she said no, I think you have allergies.  Claritin, Flonase, give it a month and see if you feel better...and I did!  I added saline nasal spray and a humidifier to keep nasal tissue moist, and I&#039;m down to 2-3 headaches a week at high pollen season, ears mostly behave themselves.  Inside my nose will get sore and dry if I forget the saline, but otherwise no side effects.  Thanks Flonase!""",9.0,68
Risperidone,Schizophrenia,"""2mg very effective for psychotic symptoms - delusions and intrusive thoughts. Gained 40 pounds in 3 months. Came off, however, going back on. Hoping Metformin will reduce the weight gain. Would recommend.""",8.0,5
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""The worst weight loss pill did not lose a pound but sure gained... I had been with a different doctor had to switch not happy about doing so and new doctor would not renew the pill I was taking insisted I take BELVIQ not only did I have to jump through hoops to get, I also had to pay out of pocket $100 for and gained weight . Even thought I was over weight I have still been walking but still put on 10lbs of what I had lost on other drug. I craved food it was horrible so now what for me find New doctor that will work with me and give me something that will help. I&#039;m not looking to loose over night I just need a little help being over 50 I was told I eat to much fruit and that was a big problem for me I&#039;m not a big eater really .""",1.0,4
Aripiprazole,Depression,"""At a tiny 1 mg dose this drug was wonderful for about a month. Instead of having a crazy sleep-till-noon schedule, I started to wake up in the morning on my own.  I wasn&#039;t as tired, and I got a lot of things done. Which alone helped my depression. I was also able to start exercising and eating right without crazy cravings - so I lost about 10 lbs.

The doctor increased me to 2.5mg/day and things really went downhill.  I can only sleep for 4-6 hours at a time, so I have to nap twice during the day and as soon as I take the medicines I&#039;m so tired I&#039;m basically incapable of driving. I&#039;m cutting back down by half today hoping it was a dosing issues.""",8.0,131
Metaxalone,Muscle Spasm,"""My Pain Management Physician prescribed Skelaxin to help control severe spasms in my inner thighs down to and including my feet. My condition is &quot;Failed Back Syndrome&quot; which resulted from 2X Laminectomies at L4-L5. Prior to this I had been using Zanaflex for two years but had side effects. I advised my doctor I needed a medicine, which would help address my spasms without making me a zombie and he prescribed Skelaxin. That was five years ago and it saved my life. While I continue to have periodic spasms, I can eat my meals without my wife standing by in case I choked on my food. I would recommend Skelaxin to any individual who has muscle spasms.""",9.0,50
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""SUBOXONE TREATMENT SAVED MY LIFE! After 3 years of praying to get off VicodinES (2-4 pills daily), I found Suboxone. I had no withdrawal symptoms, felt great the whole 4 months of taking it. I only needed to use 2mg per day (1mg in the am., 1mg in the pm.). I did experience extreme constipation, but that orange fiber drink helped a lot. I am so grateful for this, and feel so sorry for those who had stressful stories about it.""",10.0,29
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Have been taking this for not even a month and I have been super emotional, its crazy because I&#039;m usually layed back. I want sex more now but I guess you can say I experience a little cramping sharp pains every now and then. Overall its okay.""",4.0,12
OnabotulinumtoxinA,acial Wrinkles,"""I have done this twice on my forehead and in between my eyes both times I experienced pimples at the injection sites that last for weeks. I have read reviews that this has happened to hundreds of other women yet doctors want to claim it&#039;s not possible to come from Botox. I find the doctors wrong because it&#039;s not just one or two people it&#039;s several hundred people experiencing long-term pimples on the injection sites of Botox. Botox is supposed to get rid of headaches but it actually makes mine worse. I will not be using it ever again I have heard dysport is much better and we&#039;ll try that. Botox does cause pimples it does not matter what the dr. Says hundreds users have experienced these pimples therefore the proof is in the people using it.""",1.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Endometriosis,"""As I aged, and after my son born by c-section my periods were getting more painful, where it was hard to function the day I got my period. I saw my dr who found endometriosis and recommended a hysterectomy or the pill. Microgestin FE it is! It has been WONDERFUL. I am skipping the placebo week and taking a pill every day. I haven&#039;t had a period in a year, and I feel amazing. Acne has also cleared. Two not so great things:  Gas. All day, every day, and a sweet tooth that was never there before. I have not gained any weight in a year, but I work out pretty regularly. So happy with my pill regimen.""",10.0,20
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I and many other women had taken this birth control and without any warning ended up in the ER nearly dead with complications caused by taking the birth control. I had developed blood clots that passed through my heart and stuck in my lungs. There were others that had blood clots in their brain. Then when googling I found horrific stories where many many others that have taken the birth control also have their life destroyed by future lifelong complications from taking this drug. Many other women even very young adults died from the clots before they even knew what happened. It is not worth taking the risk. """,1.0,10
Prepopik,Bowel Preparation,"""60 yr old female.  Second colonoscopy; first time using Prepopik.  Dr instructed me to take 2 Dulcolax at noon day before procedure.  That started the ball rolling!  Then at 5pm first dose of Prepopik.  I started drinking water right away.  First cleanse started about two hours later.  It lasted a few hours.  Took second and last dose of Prepopik at 10pm.  That cleanse came in about 2 hrs.  Lasted about 2 hrs.  Procedure next day at 10am was successful.  Prepopik worked for me.  The Dulcolax certainly helped.""",10.0,11
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""I&#039;m 14 and I&#039;ve had severe sweating on my hands and feet ever since I was a little kid and then one day I went to the doctor and was given Hypercare. I didn&#039;t like the results at all. The sweating was gone for an hour and came back.""",1.0,3
Moxifloxacin,Pneumonia,"""Am on day six of 10 course for pneumonia. Had a injectable at Dr. Office and then oral meds. Noticed major improvement in coughing and wheezing in 48 hours. Nearly all pneumonia symptoms now abated. Have had major side effects. No appetite, severe dizziness and confusion (just trying to answer work email has been a challenge). I&#039;ve also experienced constipation and very bad acid reflux. Overall very effective but I&#039;m pretty incapacitated by the side effects.""",7.0,28
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""My CNP was very knowledgeable, friendly, and gentle with me. She informed me that there would be, &quot;three large cramps&quot; with this procedure, and she was not kidding.The cramps were the most intense I&#039;ve ever felt, she said women who&#039;ve had children compared them to minor contractions. For women, like me, who haven&#039;t had children opening your cervix is not pleasant and is very painful. I had to make her stop due to becoming lightheaded. The whole thing was very short, it was over within 5 minutes. I did have to lay on the table since I was prone to fainting. Take ibuprofen an hour before, and don&#039;t drive yourself! My cramps have been very severe ever since I got it done 4 hours ago, even on 1,000mg of Ibuprofen, 20mg Tramadol, 100mg Naproxen""",8.0,3
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""OMG reading these reviews is making me a feel a little better because this shit is sooooooo painful. I got a YI after antibiotics with a UTI a few months ago and took the pill orally that I received from the doctor at urgent care since they&#039;re so common with UTIs. 

This time had INTENSE itching right before my period and took Monistat day 1 of my period because I wanted the slight itch to go away and it burns/itches now 10 times worse. I&#039;m hoping that the intensity of these side effects is an indication that the monistat is working because of this continues into tomorrow I just don&#039;t know what I&#039;m going to do.""",6.0,3
Clomipramine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""My obsessive compulsive disorder has improved significantly. It has also helped with depression but I just up my doses from 150mg to 225mg to see if I can get more of an antidepressant effect. Almost no side effect. I take it in the morning and I do not feel sleepy. Anger and irritability has improved as well significantly. 
For those who share in the future let me know how much you take please. It helps.""",8.0,67
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""I&#039;ve had a sweating problem since I was about 13 years old in my underarms. I could put on any kind of shirt (loose or tight fitting) and In minutes my underarms would be soaked... I thought I was going to have to live with this for my whole life until a lady told me about Hypercare! It truly is a miracle... It worked after the first application. My underarms have been dry ever since. I can wear any shirt I want now and I feel like a new person.""",10.0,13
Tresiba,"Diabetes, Type 2","""This medicine  is not for me it swells my face and hands unbelievable""",1.0,2
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I was on the study to get Savella approved in US.I went from only being able to work 8 hours a week to 40 hours thanks to Savella. Changed my life for the better.""",9.0,114
Clinoril,Pain,"""This works when nothing else does for joint pain post Cushing&#039;s disorder.""",9.0,15
Lidoderm,Pain,"""I love Lidoderm patches. I have stenosis and muscle spasms. There are some nights I couldn&#039;t sleep without them.  Be sure you are not wearing the patches longer than 12 hours. What is great is you can wear them under your clothes when working and no one knows or &#039;smells&#039; you are wearing relief for spasms. 
They have been my lifesaver on more than one occasion. """,9.0,62
Macrobid,Bladder Infection,"""I had an extremely painful bladder infection and this medication worked by day 3. ...........I&#039;m on day 6   now, one more day to go,  The only side effect I had was feeling tired and achey but I slept more which helped. Also extreme anxiety from reading the scary reviews  on here lol. This medicine saved me from a  kidney infection.""",9.0,47
Paroxetine,Depression,"""I used this medication for a solid 10 years, and it effectively dealt with my anxiety and depression; however, it made me very tired and I required a great deal more sleep than other people I knew. Weight gain and sexual side effects abounded, but I felt so good mentally that I was able to ignore this for a long time. This cut my obsessive thoughts out completely. I decided to wean off when I was trying to lose weight for my health and it just wasn&#039;t coming off. The weaning is a b*tch, and I weaned over several months&#039; time, using liquid fluoxetine to come down incrementally. However, once I was entirely off the medication, my anxiety and depression came back with a vengeance.""",9.0,6
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""Klonopin has made me the woman I was prior to menopause. I am so very grateful. I could no longer stand the sleepless nights, horrific night and day sweats, constipation, anger attacks, anxiety attacks and bouts of depression. A friend told me about Klonopin. It works without causing any side effects. I pray it continues as I honestly wished to just not exist any longer. I am once again functioning daily, interacting with family and feeling normal/rested/happy each day.""",10.0,115
Paliperidone,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""When I first started taking invega it took away the voices and delusional thoughts better than the other injection I was receiving. Weening off of it was not hard but I was also taking large doses of niacin and lithium at the time. I had a manic episode that lasted 3 months after withdrawing. After that, one injection brought me back to reality in less than a day. I have extreme weight gain on invega, drousiness (sleep 12 hours a day) and decreased sex drive. Though it is important for me to point out, like I said, no mania or hallucinating. I function well on the injection. It is the side effects that I have troubles dealing with.""",7.0,37
Etanercept,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""Works extremely well. 

The day after I give myself the injection, I feel like I have a cold (common side effects) ... Two days after, I&#039;m fine. 

I get sick easily when inconsiderate people ride public transportation sick and don&#039;t take care about coughing. 

Grocery shopping is another hazard as sick people run into the store &quot;for just a second&quot; and head home to be sick. 

Buying masks for the hazard areas is a good idea. I always ask at Drs offices for a few and have never been refuses. 

Even with the one day colds and the hazard if getting sick frequently, IT&#039;S MORE THAN WORTH TAKING DUE TO BENEFITS. (I wouldn&#039;t even regret taking it if I got the most severe rare side effect alone or in combination with methotrexate)""",10.0,15
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I&#039;m 51-years old and was skeptical regarding ADD or ADHD. A counselor urged me to get tested. I agreed to do it because all I wanted was help. I no longer cared what the answer was for whatever was wrong. I only cared if it worked. So, I did the test and was told I was &quot;off the charts&quot; the highest scores they had seen in years of testing. Today I take 120-150 mgs of Vyvanse daily and it makes a difference. Nonetheless, even though Vyvanse has been very helpful, I still doubted whether ADHD was &quot;real.&quot; I couldn&#039;t understand why the medicine was so highly regulated. How could anyone get addicted to this stuff I thought? Then I realized people like me don&#039;t get high from drugs like this and that&#039;s one reason I know it&#039;s working and ADHD is real.""",10.0,129
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I am 61 and have been using Cialis for approximately 1 and 1/2 years with great result. I have been taking medicines for high blood pressure for about 12 years now. Erections are much stronger and last longer..partner is very pleased also. She can not believe the difference. """,10.0,37
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have not gotten pregnant while on Nexplanon, so that&#039;s good. That being said, I have an appointment with my GYN to see about getting it removed. Before I got the implant, my cycles were very regular (every 27-29 days,lasting about 4-5 days). They warned me when I got the implant my cycle may change or stop; what actually happened is I now run 35-50 days between cycles and they last for 7-12 days. I have also experienced significant weight gain and mood shifts. I suffer from depression, and I&#039;ve felt like I&#039;ve been having a mild episode almost the entire time I&#039;ve had the implant. Also, my face is breaking out like it did when I was in middle school. No thanks.""",5.0,2
Proctofoam,Hemorrhoids,"""This is the ONLY thing that works when I have a bad flare up of my hemorrhoids. When I first began to use it about 10 years ago, my insurance covered it with a minimal co-pay. Then a couple of years ago, the co-pay went up to $80! Now, my new insurance does not cover at all, and the retail price is $150. I have tried EVERYTHING and have minimal relief - this is the ONLY thing which works effectively for me. I am very disappointed that it remains so expensive as I am now a senior citizen and can no longer afford it when I need it the most!!""",10.0,14
Sertraline,Depression,"""This medicine is terrible. In fact doctors are terrible for prescribing it. Thanks to a 15 min session of my psychiatrist nodding (while barely looking at me) then writing down a name of a pill to &quot;fix me&quot; my face has never seen such acne. He thought I was depressed before, now I don&#039;t want to even leave the house. DOCTORS OVER PRESCRIBE!!!!! Please trust me, go to your herbal neighborhood store and get things to detox from medicine. The pharmaceutical companies are making a fortune on society believing a magic pill will sustain our life and subdue our problems. You&#039;re smarter than that, right?""",2.0,29
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I was very nervous after reading other reviews,  but I actually found Surprep to be not too bad. I mixed with water, and when drinking it I used Sprite for a chaser, but didn&rsquo;t need to drink the Sprite too often. I finished the evening prep, slept about 6 hrs, then did the morning prep and my waste was completely clear like urine. It had not been the night before. Glad it&rsquo;s all over now, and really, the whole process was much easier than I expected. My anxiety after reading reviews was pretty high, and that anxiety turned out to be unfounded.""",8.0,16
Provigil,Narcolepsy,"""I took this medicine for a month and it didn&#039;t work for me at all.""",3.0,10
Bactrim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Hello all, just thought I&#039;d share my experience with Bactrim. I&#039;m a petite girl- as far as side effects goes I had almost none the first few days, but now on my 4th/5th day I am noticing the side effects appearing! Which are (for me) headaches, constipation (watch what you eat with this or else you&#039;ll get blocked up), loss of appetite (I&#039;m not hungry almost at all), and oddly enough pain when I breath in (possibly mild pericarditis). I also can&#039;t seem to focus. But nothing too horrible. I take this on an empty stomach every time and it is absolutely fine. BUT- 3/10 pills left and I still have symptoms of a UTI !!! Ugh. So maybe it did not work for me.""",5.0,5
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""Had panic disorder since 1977. GP had me on Serepax for a long time and was finally sent to see a Psychiatrist who prescribed Xanax 1mg. ( that was when I was working.)   I had a drinking problem ( just beer ) for many years and finally ordered to give that away after blood tests showed my liver was being affected. After I retired, (2001), I was booze free but still on the Xanax until recently when my Psych said he would like very much to wean me off the Xanax (now Alprazolam) as the panic is under control. He has also stressed not to take the medication if not needed and keep a diary. So here I am cutting back the Alprazolam to just a  1/4 of a 2mg tablet in the morning and same in the evening. (13th June 2015).""",9.0,7
Trileptal,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""It&#039;s great for trigeminal neuralgia pain.  Aside from forgetting words and not being able to spell and weakness, the side effects are not too terrible.  It is MUCH better than the TN pain.""",8.0,62
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Taste is deceiving.  Initial swallow was OK then it was downhill from there.  Had to hold my nose; will try straw with 2nd dose.  Couldn&#039;t wait to flush it with the 32ozs of water. Took about 60 minutes to kick in""",8.0,8
Subutex,Opiate Dependence,"""Subutex took me off the street and helped me to be able to manage my life and het on the right path, just wondering if anyone else has had ankle/feet swelling since starting it? Thanks yall and good luck!""",9.0,27
Atenolol,High Blood Pressure,"""I have used this drug for many yrs mainly for headaches, but also slightly high BP- it works wonderfully!
 The only side effect is slight tiredness due to lowering pulse, but tolerable if I force myself to get up &amp; move when feeling extra tired!""",9.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Menstrual Disorders,"""My breast have gotten at least a cup size bigger which sucks because I already have big breasts. And I am also so sleepy all of the time. I don&#039;t know if my tiredness is attributed to the summer being so hot or if it&#039;s the birth control. I am also trying to lose weight and I can absolutely see that the water retention is having an effect on me.I have been skipping the brown pills because I don&#039;t want a period, but after researching I read that it is unsafe to do this longer than 3 months; and when you do finally have a period it could last for months. So I guess I&#039;ll take the brown pills this month and let myself have a period..sigh...""",5.0,0
Phenelzine,Depression,"""Tried so many anti depressants from 1982 to present then finally looked up Nardil and asked my provider to please please try it as i am tired of going back and forth on the Old and the new medications.  Started the titrade from 25 mg daily and up to 45mg twice daily with such a relief from years of depression and anxiety after diagnosed with PTSD. Felt best at the 90mg daily but now i notice the feeling is fading and I am wondering if the new batches are No good.  I speak of food for myself as i eat anything that i want and have not experienced any negative feeling. Weight gain is a real negative especially in my gut and i can seem to get rid of it.""",9.0,20
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""These pills are amazing, Ifeel no hunger or cravings. I eat healthy and exercise 5 days a week for an hour. I started at 195 lbs. I&#039;m 5&#039;7, female its only been a week and I dropped 9 lbs. This is amazing, I cant wait to see how much I drop on my second week.""",10.0,30
Levora,Birth Control,"""I have been taking this birth control for about 2 months now and I am absolutely loving it. Seems like my perfect fit pill. Although I know everyone is different, I have experienced nothing but good. My breasts have definitely gotten bigger, and my sex drive has increased, never have I had a problem with dryness, etc. I&#039;ve never had acne, but I have noticed that my skin had cleared up. Lighter and shorter periods, not pregnant yet, so it&#039;s doing its job. No mood swings. Got it from planned parenthood.""",10.0,11
Cefzil,Bronchitis,"""I used this to treat bronchitis and whooping cough! I felt much better after just taking it for a couple of days. After the 7th day on it I have EXTREME vaginal itching.""",8.0,16
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Coming to the end of my second one and it is brilliant.""",10.0,5
Chromium picolinate,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I used to weigh 463 pounds, my weight as of today is 211. I have been taking chromium picolinate for over 6 years now, watching my carbs, drinking water and sugar free kool aid. I started with 1 x 200 mcgs before each meal. Now I take 1 x 1000 mcg twice a day 1 before breakfast and 1 before dinner.""",10.0,100
Mononessa,Birth Control,"""This is my first time taking birth control and I haven&#039;t noticed any changes that are significant enough to make me stop. I was a little worried about taking it because of the bad reviews on here but the only side effects I&#039;ve noticed are a little bit of dizziness in the first week or so that I start a new pack nothing sitting breathing deeply and drinking water can&#039;t fix... (also occurs mostly when I&#039;m hungry) my sense of smell is heightened, I would mention some weight gain butttt I&#039;ve had some changes in my life while beginning birth control that can contribute to that one being a worse diet annnnd the weight gain is not big my pants fit a tighter that&#039;s all..everything else is normal pimples here and there light-med. period.""",9.0,1
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""I was prescribed this at a in patient drug rehab center. They wouldn&#039;t allow me to stay on my klonopin or any other&quot;Benzos&quot;. I ended up being very sick and the rehab center sent me out to hospital after I had a seziure from withdrawal. The hospitalI was put  in  gave me a shot of valium. Then by mouth they put me on phenobarbital. Anyhow, the hydroxyzine did nothing for me personally. I never abused my klonopins or urgeso many people dying by taking handfuls of them is making it hard to find a psychiatrist who should know not all people on klonopin,xanax, etc. 
have anxiety they taste it for a buzz or to sell. It makes it hard on is who really do have panic/anxiety disorders, and P.T.S.D. I think hydroxyzine is nothing better then a benadryl.""",2.0,24
Synvisc-One,Osteoarthritis,"""I have had about 4 rounds of both knees with synvisc one. I have cortisone shots done at same time. My Dr. Is great. He sprays a cooling spray first then numbs one side. Does the same to other side. He then injects cortisone and synvisc one with just one needle. Doesn&#039;t hurt really. I always ask for the cooling spray! Lol!! I guess everyone at this office asks for the cooling spray.""",10.0,23
Tri-Lo-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on tri lo sprinter for four months. I switched over from Ortho tri cyclen, which I loved. My first period on tri lo sprinter was horrendous. I was extremely depressed, and hopeless, which I did not experience on my previous birth control. Since then my mood around the time of my period has settled, but I get debilitating migraines consistently every month the first day of my period. It has the same active ingredients as the name brand, but it feels quite different to me, maybe that has to do with the inactive ingredients.""",3.0,4
Viibryd,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Viibryd for less than 2 months. My depression is gone and I handle my anxiety better, but I feel disconnected and confused 80% of the time. I forgot how to write a cheque and get hot water several times. I also become very shaky and I feel like nothing is real and it takes everything in me to stay sane. It&#039;s working and making me worse all at the same time and I&#039;m not sure if these side effects will go away or not, but I work a lot and I can&#039;t afford to not function. Viibryd is helpful and harmful to me right now and I&#039;m not sure what to do. I&#039;m going to stick with it for 12 weeks and if the negative side effects don&#039;t go away, I&#039;m going to switch.""",6.0,47
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""This is the best birth control I have had. I have done the pills, Depo, Yaz. Now I got the Implanon from May 14 of 2008 and have it still. I get periods every month, no craziness, sex drive has increased. I am actually scheduled to get it out next month and have no insurance. """,10.0,0
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""Had sex with a partner I&#039;ve previously been with for months but he has been with other people then we had sex with a condom 3 times over a time and it started to smell down there. So I got tested a month later and the day I went to the gyno I was positive for BV. Haven&#039;t treated yet because I&#039;m about to start my period. Few days later got a call from the doctor that I was also positive for chlamydia. So I took the 2 pills they were white and started reading on here the side effects and dang I was nervous. But I did eat a big meal an hour before and a small one after I took them and drank a good amount of water throughout the day and felt fine. But 30 min after I had stomach noises but nothing serious. exactly 24 hours later I&#039;m blowing up the toilet""",5.0,3
Accutane,Acne,"""I am 17 years old and I have been going to a dermatologist for 3 years. I have tried almost every other type of medication they offered before finally going on Accutane. My acne was moderate, but it never showed signs of clearing, and my dermatologist said that going on Accutane would most likely be my only solution to clear skin. I have been on Accutane now for 5 and a half months, and I am done with the 6 month treatment in about 10 days. Going on this medicine was probably one of the best decisions I&#039;ve ever made. My skin in totally clear, and I haven&#039;t had a breakout in months. It has made me so much more confident, and now I don&#039;t feel pressured to wear makeup all the time to cover my acne. Side effects I have include dry skin and chapped lips.""",10.0,38
Levaquin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I was put on a 10 day course and only made it to day 5. My muscles hurt, my feet are hot and itch and I have had such bad fatigue. Had headache and outer body experience.""",1.0,38
Tramadol,Depression,"""Hello everyone. I, as many of you, have struggled with major depression for a long time. For me, it comes and goes - with a terrible onset towards the end of the winter month&#039;s. I&#039;ve tried 4 different antidepressants with no success. Actually, Wellbutrin did help - but I ended up being allergic to it. Go figure. I was prescribed Tramadol for pain last year during a hip problem I was having and wow did it help my mood. I didn&#039;t feel so broken. This year I am suffering from depression again but haven&#039;t started on Tramadol yet. I am nervous because of it&#039;s addictive qualities, but I cannot keep calling out of work and risk losing my job. It is a terrible feeling. All your posts have been very encouraging so thank you for sharing!""",8.0,34
Soma,Muscle Spasm,"""I have been prescribed Soma for over 20 years.  I was first prescribed 180 a month and due to all the controversy over the medication with people taking it wrong or not being prescribed for them my doctor has gotten me all the way down to 120 a month with each new month getting less and less until I won&#039;t be able to get them anymore.  The reason  I have been on them and my Lortab or Norco for so long is because I have had 3 Back surgeries and they still want to do more, 2 NECK surgeries,  4 Shoulder surgeries  (2 on each) and Carpul Tunnel surgery on BOTH Hands. These meds have always worked and I DO NOT want to be on anything stronger that I could get seriously addicted to like Oxy&#039;s and etc. If I don&#039;t have my Soma my spasms are painful.""",10.0,5
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had the Mirena inserted in 3/05, loved it, no complaints. 1 tiny one, her name is Gabriella, I found out that while the Mirena was still in I was pregnant (3 years into my 5years).  We were very nervous, I was using the Mirena because of severe possibility of birth defects with medications I was taking. She is our miracle and we have been blessed. The 99.9% effective is very prominent.""",1.0,15
Desloratadine,Urticaria,"""I have the &#039;fast heartbeat&#039;, but is much better to deal with than the refractory hives I have.  Only Doxepin and Clarinex abate the itching.""",7.0,16
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I am in the middle of week 3.  I have lost 11 pounds and am thrilled.  I had no side effects except a little constipation.  I was feeling great.  Then 2 days ago I noticed my jaw clenching up.  I felt like I was grinding my teeth.  Then the last time I had this happen to me I was on Buproprion.  Same drug in this Contrave.  By the next day I was feeling jittery, clenched jaw and a little spacey.  Not feeling quite right at all.  Kind of nervous and almost feeling like I shouldn&#039;t be driving.  If I was busy I didn&#039;t notice it.  But when I was still it was terrible.  I am so sad, I think I am going to have to quit taking it.  I have had such good results and it was really helping me with my cravings.  I just was not hungry.""",3.0,15
Carbamazepine,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""I am taking time-released carbamazepine for vestibular paroxysmia. I was experiencing machine-gun type tinnitus accompanied by vertigo for about 15 seconds at 45 second intervals. I started on 100 mg twice as day; I felt improvement within 12 hours. After one week my symptoms returned and my doctor increased the dose to three, then four times a day. It has greatly reduced the tinnitus and vertigo, though I still get it if I lean over or lie down on that side. I experienced severe drowsiness and occasional dizziness the first few days, and after 6 weeks am still sleeping about 2 hours more than usual. I have become extremely sensitive to the sun (must wear strong sunblock, hat, and polarized glasses whenever outdoors.)""",6.0,4
Lumigan,Intraocular Hypertension,"""Good at controlling pressure, but causes burning and dryness in eye, eased somewhat by use of artificial tears.""",7.0,44
Clonazepam,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""After taking Requip for my restless legs syndrome for several years my doctor put me on 0.5 mg of clonazepam at bedtime and it has pretty much eliminated the RLS symptoms and I sleep much better.  I have been taking it for 11 months now and haven&#039;t noticed any side effects.  After reading more about this medicine. I am concerned about taking it for a long period for time.  For now though it&#039;s working well.""",9.0,73
Prozac,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;m still trying to find a medication that works for me. But this is one that the doctor prescribed me about two years ago, and I took it for very close to a year. It did not help. They kept adding more dosage until finally I quit seeing my psychiatrist altogether and stopped taking the medication.""",2.0,7
Warfarin,"Prosthetic Heart Valves, Mechanical Valves - Thrombosis Prophylaxis","""13 years usage.  That is a lot of lab tests.  I try to not change eating habits but mess up from time to time and then it affects my INR""",9.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Best birth control out there in my opinion. I have been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend for almost 2 years on this pill and it is very effective in keeping you from getting pregnant. Never had any negative side effects, didn&#039;t gain any weight. The only thing is my boobs grew from a C to a DD, but that&#039;s a good thing for me lol. Highly recommend this birth control!""",10.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been on Tri-Sprintec for about a month now, and really like it! When I started, I did notice that I was a bit over-emotional, but my life in general was pretty stressful then so I&#039;m not sure it was the medicine. I have not experienced any negative side-effects yet, but I haven&#039;t really noticed that it has cleared up my acne any. Periods are light and almost painless and I&#039;m definitely not pregnant, so it works for me!""",8.0,3
Victoza,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;d been on Victoza 1 or 2yrs back, but w/no results. This time around, I&#039;m on Victoza &amp; Invokana, and I&#039;ve lost about 8lbs since starting them 5 days ago. Except for a slight desire to eat in the AM, I&#039;ve lost almost all appetite. I&#039;m nauseous almost all the time, tho&#039;, and had to actually vomit on the 3rd day. But, because I used Victoza in the prescribed way the 1st time around, my doc suggested to start at 1.8, which may be why I&#039;m so nauseous. I&#039;ve to drink lots of water because of the Invokana, but after drinking I feel like vomiting... I just realized that the nausea from drinking water has subsided since the 1st few days, so I guess the general nausea is lessening, too? Hard to tell, especially w/no appetite.""",7.0,6
Ortho Micronor,Birth Control,"""Started taking this 10days ago, and feel terrible! Headaches, acne (and I have amazing skin normally), urine smells funny and emotionally very unsettled. Will be going back to see the doctor asap, and exploring other options! Do your research before taking this pill .""",1.0,37
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I have been on Lexapro for a year, it is fantastic, I feel so calm. I didn&#039;t want to go on anything but I&#039;m so glad I did. Depression and Anxiety runs in my family, my 20 yr old who has tried to commit suicide has recently gone on it too, he is a different boy""",10.0,66
Aripiprazole,Depression,"""Been on many antidepressants with little or no relief of symptoms.  Was currently on cymbalta with little relief and asked my doctor about Abilify was prescribed 5 MG within a week I felt like myself again. I rarely left my house for two years. I have visited family, even able to go to public places .""",9.0,63
Clonazepam,Periodic Limb Movement Disorde,"""Have been on Klonopin since 2004--it works the best for me.  I&#039;ve had 2 sleep studies, which have shown moderate RLS and PLMS, with some sIeep apnea.  I have tried Requip, Sinemet and Mirapex, even getting the Dr. to up the dose of one of them, but did not have the immediate relief that Klonopin brings.  I&#039;ve had a bit of a hard time with my Dr. to fill the script, because it&#039;s a controlled substance.  I&#039;ve explained to him that I have not had to increase my Klonopin dosage much in the 10 years that I&#039;ve been taking it (0.5mg to 1 mg).  The one time I did not take it, I woke up 4 hours later like a bolt of lightning struck me. It&#039;s necessary for my PLMS, and to function in life!""",9.0,26
Adipex-P,Obesity,"""Though this pill works great you find that after you stop taking it your appetite comes back and so does the weight. There is no miracle medicine out there. I will say for a quick fix such as an upcoming event its perfect but for lifetime no. The only true way is through diet and exercise for long term effects.""",8.0,35
Paxil,Anxiety,"""I developed an extreme anxiety disorder inside my own home. Every day, my anxiety was at a constant 8/10, and if an &#039;event&#039; occurred, it would become an anxiety attack (10 /10). I was prescribed Klonopin &amp; fluoxetine (which I&#039;d successfully taken before for depression).

This lasted NINE MONTHS. My therapist was giving me useful tools to use to conquer the anxiety, however my symptoms were too high for them to be effective.

My prescribing doctor switched me to Paxil/paroxetine and it changed my life. Within 2-3 weeks my constant anxiety leveled out to a 3 or lower and I was better able to use the tools to conquer any spike in anxiety. Paxil helped me to take back control of my life. Anxiety no longer owns me!""",8.0,228
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I was super excited to begin this drug in order to help me lose some weight. After one dose, I had a horrible headache and a jolt that went through my brain so violent, it woke me from my sleep. It scared the living &quot;L&quot; out of me. Thanks, but no thanks.""",1.0,18
Tranexamic acid,Menorrhagia,"""I took the medicine for two cycles. The first time only for two days and the second only 3 doses.. Not a fan of medication so I was trying to take as little as possible.. It took away the extreme heavy bleeding so I was happy with it .  
  I was hospitalized last week due to a bad pain in my side what I thought was appendicitis and after a cat scan and a few days in the hospital I was diagnosed with ischemic colitis which they believe was caused from this drug..so I of course would never take it again. Wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.""",7.0,15
Canasa,,"""I was diagnosed with proctitis (only in the first 7 inches of the rectum) and had pain on and off every 4-5 months for 10 years until I got medicated for it.  Canasa is great if you use it when symtoms arise and keep using it 5-10 days after symptom finishes. Remission for me is still 3-4 months but for now Canasa relieves the pain and inflammation.""",9.0,7
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""Run from this medication, it is toxic, I took it from Jan 26,2016 - Feb 13, 2016 , Here is how my doc prescribed it 14 days starter pack, then I started the higher dose on Fri 2/12/16 , Sat was my last day taking that poison, today I feel as if I&#039;m withdrawing from something much stronger that I been on much longer and what&#039;s worse this is the only medication I was taking, from day 1, I felt so bad, but I thought it would get  better, it never did, it only got worse, here are/ were some of my side effects... dry mouth, fast heart rate, anxiety, insomnia, nervousness, anger, gums hurting, blurred vision, rash, this is from 16 days only, because I skipped a day or two, trust me, stay away from Qsymia, it is not worth any weight loss.""",1.0,25
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""If it wasn&#039;t for Prozac SSRI, I wouldn&#039;t be able to function normally; probably just lie in bed and not know what to do... Long story short, this drug is a God send. I&#039;m not even on a high dose but I can feel that it&#039;s helping me get back on my feet and live. My goal is that this will help not only live again, but stronger.""",10.0,59
Ranolazine,Angina,"""Ranexa has definitely helped with my angina, but I am pretty certain it has contributed to an appx 20 pound weight gain as well. I am not sure if getting off the medication would help me lose the weight, but I dont want the angina back either, so I am not sure what to say. Its very effective for the angina but it can have some unwanted side-effects.""",9.0,65
Risperdal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I am currently taking this new medicine and it has really helped me control my mood swings better than any other medicine that I have taken in the past. One thing that I do not like is that I have gained weight from this. It makes me eat a lot.""",8.0,40
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""Starting on day two of treatment I felt progressively sicker with mild nausea, muscle aching and general malaise.""",1.0,9
Rosuvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""I&#039;ve been taking rosuvastatin for about two months now and had a blood test taken after five weeks on it. Overall levels went  from 266 to 147, LDL 169 to 73, HDL 48 to 44, and Trigs from 250 to 150. I didn&#039;t really make much effort to change diet as I wanted to get a good idea of what the drug was doing on its own. I will make necessary diet changes and try to get the numbers down a bit more so that I can either take the medication less often or perhaps switch a lower dose. Fortunately, I&#039;m not experiencing any adverse side effects. Seems to be a pretty effective drug if you can tolerate it.""",10.0,0
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have been on Contrave for 5 weeks. Started at 346, on my way to 200. I have lost 42 lbs and not had a craving for any food or alcohol the entire time. No side effects.""",10.0,37
Irbesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I have taken Avapro 300mg for over seven years for BP 140/98. Since I began my annual physical exams consistently show BP 170/110. Like many other reviews I initially found that Avapro 300mg, taken first thing in the morning, made me feel very tired and sleepy. As a policeman, I considered it dangerous to be on the job in this condition. The solution was to take it at night, just before bedtime, when I want to be sleepy. By morning I wake up feeling great. By the end of my stressful day I think my BP may be a little higher (understandably) but by then I am home to relax. I have, at times, within an hour of taking the dose, had &quot;blind staggers&quot; after I stand up quickly or dozed off without realizing I had, but no other side effects.""",8.0,121
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I cannot speak for the effectiveness of this birth control method, since I have had it for a very short time, however the insertion was nowhere near as painful as I expected. The doctor and nurse at the clinic I went to both warned that it would be very painful for a short time, but it was less than 30 seconds of sudden cramping, followed by a day of very dull cramping. I&#039;d rate it as a 1 on the pain scale of 1-10. The doctor mentioned that if the insertion was relatively painless (it was for me), then the cramping experienced later, during the first days of a period, would also be very manageable as well.""",9.0,6
Flexeril,Muscle Spasm,"""I find Flexeril &#039;tops&#039; for killing muscle pain associated with spasm, knots and/or injury. Compared to Valium (which I also have) the Flexeril does a better job for the actual pain &amp; spasm. However, Flexeril does have heavy side effects which could discourage first time users: 
- Dry mouth and eyes.
- A &#039;tight feeling&#039; of the upper chest &amp; bronchioles (very similar to what a high dose of Benadryl does).
- Slightly blurry vision.
- A substantial drowsiness which, for me, occurs about 4 hours after taking the dose. It becomes a struggle to stay awake. 

Definitely never go above the recommended dose - because of the harsh side effects.""",9.0,157
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I started using Adipex-P December 14th 2010 so its been 2 months. First month I lost 12 lbs second month I lost only 2 pounds. It is very disappointing to only loose 2 pounds in the second month but I guess it is better than nothing. I started out weighting 164 lbs now I weight 150lbs. Total weight loss of 14 lbs. I am 5&quot;4&quot;, I have a thyroid condition which makes it very hard for me to lose weight. This is my last month for the medication and from what I read here I have to be careful and not go cold turkey off the medication so I don&#039;t gain the weight back. I started taking half a pill instead of whole pill and I wont take the pills on the weekends. I want to go down to 135lbs.""",9.0,18
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I has the mirena for 3 months now and have not stopped bleeding yet. I have constant cramping and have recently developed bad acne and feel low energy due to the cramping and blood loss. I would not recommend""",1.0,15
Loratadine / pseudoephedrine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Have terrible post nasal drip. Claritan is the only thing that works. No generics as good. Do find that the med works half the time it says it does;12 hr works for 6, 24 ? About 8. I take 12 hr twice a day in spring and fall. Deal with the hrs it&#039;s not working. Doesn&#039;t interfere with my sleep.""",8.0,4
Bromocriptine,Hyperprolactinemia,"""I am currently suffering with hearing loss from bromocriprine  and I am looking others who may be dealing with the same issue .. Please let me know if your hearing loss was due to the side effects of the medicine and what course of treatment was given""",10.0,0
Creatine,Herbal Supplementation,"""Creatine is an effective supplement but one of the serious side effects caused by overdosing it is diarrhea. Usually during the loading phase you might experience bad diarrhea and remmeber DO NOT drink it with beer or milk, that would cause very painful diarrhea and stomach-ache.""",7.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve had this for over 9 weeks.. no side effects.. didnt make me moody or anything. Except I&#039;ve been bleeding non stop.. switches from light spotting to almost like post partum bleeding! I&#039;m giving it another month or so and if this bleeding doesnt stop then im getting this out! The reason this birth control works is because it refrains you from having sex because youre constantly bleeding.""",6.0,69
Naloxone,Opioid Overdose,"""I am really unsure how to rate this, because I do not believe I was properly given it in the ER. I was severely overdosing on a barbituate (it is part of my headache medication) and I took too many, ironically even leaving the hospital my head was pounding. I just wanted to rate this so/so, because by the time I woke up after my shot and a rest, I felt somewhat better minus the extreme headache. BUT my boyfriend last year was ODing and when I called EMT&#039;s, they were able to successfully resuscitate him !!! Life changing experience, I&#039;m glad he is opiate free still today. Naloxone is a wonder drug for addicts, people who take too much by accident, you name it. You can even get it at the drug store to keep on hand if/when you see an overdose.""",7.0,0
Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""What happened to this formula?!? I&#039;ve never had issues with this brand before. And just like most of the comments on here, I inserted the cream and everything was fine until I stood up, the cream naturally started to leak out, and immediately it started to burn but it was the unbearable itchiness that sucks. Then I came on this site and now wonder if there has been a bad batch! Complaints are almost all recent--July 2017. I used ice to help with relief... Monistat, what&#039;s going on?!? Lot # on box: R41816 Exp: 02/2019""",1.0,19
Apremilast,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""So it&#039;s been 2 months now..I have been self controlling a little as I had a headache from hell.. only two times tho.. so why it&#039;s random I do not understand.. but it&#039;s so bad I can&#039;t touch it with 10 Tylenol.. it&#039;s crippling. BUT.. even so..I hate psoriasis so bad.. my life is altered by it..I continued on the Otezla with half the dose for a while.. back to full dosage.. but my psoriasis had returned due to the reduced dosage.. hoping it goes away again and those headaches as well.. nothing else is troubling.. the headaches need to subside so I can function normally at life and my job!""",7.0,11
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""Went in for an endoscopy/colonoscopy procedure.  All went well until I woke up uncontrollably crying which was really, really awful!  My poor husband didn&#039;t know what to do and the nurses told me that this happens in some patients (younger patients)  and would go away.  I am 52.  I would have like to have been warned ahead of time that this could happen.  The good news is that it passed after about a half hour, but made me never want to use this drug again.  In the past, have had versad (sp?) with great results so wasn&#039;t worried going in, thinking I would have that again.""",2.0,12
Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate,Headache,"""Midrin works very well on the onset. Stops the &quot;gritty&quot; pain and brings my headache/beginning migraine down to almost nothing. I do get a bit lightheaded and sometimes a bit amped, but its totally worth it. I used to take 2 on the onset and rarely had to follow up on the next hour or two. Now I only take 1 on the onset and I&#039;m fine. When the pill winds down I feel tired so I when taking the pill I plan on resting later that day and not to over-exert. I have Chiari I.""",9.0,11
Relistor,Opioid-Induced Constipation,"""This medication is a lifesaver, for me. It works very well, with no side effects at all, for me. It was very expensive $1800.99 before insurance and the assistance card from the drug maker.  If you have OIC like I do, try Relistor.""",10.0,12
Meperidine,Pain,"""I just had a 14mm kidney stone removed surgically and now have a kidney stent. 2 days after the indwelling stent was placed I began having severe back and abdominal pain. In short intervals the pain was equivalent to a small kidney stone itself. I have been taking Lortab off and on for years for different reasons. I know that they wake me up. Needless to say I had 24 hour pain levels that didn&#039;t allow for sleep if I took the Lortab every 4 hours. I told my Doctor that but he wouldn&#039;t prescribe any &#039;sedative&#039; pain relieving medicines. I called in the 3rd day after no sleep and said something MUST be done. He finally prescribed me Demerol 50mg. One didn&#039;t do that much however I upped my dose to 2 tablets and I&#039;m currently almost pain free. Good night.""",9.0,4
Rosuvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""Crestor was doing a very good job in bringing my total cholesterol from 247 to 171. However, after a year and a half I could not stretch without pulling a muscle. I am 104 lbs. So the dosage was reduced to 1/2 of a 5mg tablet, which did not work, my number came up to 219.  I also have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), recently I got a bad GERD pain in my chest, I had to take an antacid before, during and after I ate. When I quit Crestor the pain and the head confusion went away. I felt great.  Now my numbers from exercise, eating the right foods that help lower LDLs and raise HDLs have got my total to 236 with all LDLs in normal range with my HDLs high.  My doctor is now trying me on fibrates.""",5.0,59
Diclegis,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""I cannot keep water down, let alone food, if I don&#039;t take this. I was hoping it would end after the first trimester and I could stop using it daily, but I&#039;m 4.5 months and I still can&#039;t be without it. So grateful it&#039;s class A because I don&#039;t know how I&#039;d work and function without it. Wishing I didn&#039;t need anything! Also, I should add...I only take half the dose: one at night and one in the morning. Two during the day is way too much; you&#039;ll feel drowsy and sedated. I learned that day one and realized I don&#039;t even need that much to alleviate the symptoms.""",10.0,7
Insulin glargine,"Diabetes, Type 1","""Lantus has been a miracle for me.  Prior to using it, my blood sugars were completely out of control. My numbers were so high at times, they wouldn&#039;t even register.  I did everything my doctor told me to with no success.  
When I was taking R and N insulin, I&#039;d have extreme highs and lows with my blood sugars.  There simply was no regulation. Lantus so far has leveled out my blood sugar levels.  I take it in conjunction with Humalog.  Between the two, most of the spikes I&#039;ve experiences have stopped.  Although with the Humalog, I do have to be careful with hypoglycemic events. The combination of the two insulins is the only thing that&#039;s ever helped me.  And I&#039;ve been on everything you can imagine. It looks like I&#039;ll finally control my diabetes.""",10.0,47
Dulcolax,Bowel Preparation,"""Having crohn&#039;s, I never suffer from constipation, ever.  I took 2 dulcolax Wed at midnight as directed for an endoscopy on Friday. Felt lots of gas discomfort within 25 mins. Impossible to sleep! Really painful cramps started by 2:15 am. Turned to extreme cramps every 10-12 minutes.  Like hard labour.  Severe diarrhea and vomiting for the next 3 hours, nearly passing out thinking I might die with forehead neck &amp; inside elbow crease sweats for hours. By morning I am now passing blood with diarrhea. Cramps 20-30 mins apart. My crohns WAS very good for months. I don&#039;t think it&#039;s safe for &#039;some&#039; like &#039;ME&#039; to take this medication.  Pico-Salax should be sufficient for those whose bowels empty very quickly due to faster digestion.""",1.0,2
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""Took this for the first time last night at midnight. Almost 14 hrs later I STILL feel drugged and have had a horrible headache. Do NOT recommend, but if you want to try if, definitely do it when you don&#039;t have anything important to do the following day. My mom took this med and also got a bad headache but she said it &quot;didn&#039;t work for her&quot;. It worked TOO much for me, at 100mg. Although I am never going to try a smaller dose as I will still get a headache and feel drowsy the following day-/ just maybe on a less terrible scale. Wish I never took it.""",1.0,20
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I read so many reviews about how painful insertion would be, and I got myself really worked up and was very nervous when I went to see my doctor. I&#039;m happy to say that is wasn&#039;t in the littlest bit painful. I am 26 and do not children. Granted I have really bad cramps when I get my period, which is part of the reason I needed birth control. But there was no pain, no pinch, nothing. I felt like I was having a MILD period cramp, for about 30 seconds, and then I felt completely fine. No cramping or pain at all afterwards. I took 800mg of ibuprofen about 30 minutes before, and I think that helped a lot. I would rate it about 2/10 on a pain scale, and the &quot;pain&quot; is pressure and mild cramping""",10.0,5
Ampyra,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Recently diagnosed with MS (December, 2015 - 3 months ago) The MS specialist at UTHSC San Antonio prescribed Ampyra.  I had extreme weakness in my right leg and some weakness in my right ankle, causing some problems walking and forcing me to cut way back on my biking and to go to traditional flat pedals as I could no longer work my foot well enough to use single entry clip in road bike pedals.

Started Ampyra March 8, 2016 and within 48 hours I noticed a HUGE difference in leg function.  It&#039;s now been two weeks and I&#039;m back to using clip in pedals (MTB dual entry alas) on my bike and up to 30 miles per ride @ 15 mph, up from 20 miles @ 10 mph.  That&#039;s a true quantitative measurement of improved function.

Don&#039;t wait to try this stuff.""",10.0,29
Morphine,Pain,"""Used MS injections (self administered) for 25 years. No adverse reactions, average increase of 4.5% per annum to maintain effectiveness. Tried several alternate products but MS most effective. Have induced withdrawals on semi regular basis and discovered intensity and duration decreases over the years. i.e last year, ceased MS for a month with only very minimal withdrawal symptoms.""",9.0,6
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Wow, many of your reviews are very helpful. I am a vibrant, healthy &amp; semi-athletic post-menopausal female. I ignored symptoms which were later diagnosed as CTI; acute abdomen pressure, urge to urinate every few minutes with pulsing and finally, bloody urine. Cipro worked for me within the 1st 24 hrs ...500 mg 2x p/day for 5 days... No side effects, only relief...""",9.0,113
Kariva,Birth Control,"""WOULD NOT RECCOMEND! this product has given me awful breakouts and a month long period.""",1.0,2
Implanon,Birth Control,"""Please excuse any grammatical or spelling errors, i am extremely exhausted. I&#039;ve had implanon twice, 6 years in a row. Both times I had it put in I was in mild discomfort for a few days. the mood swings went away in a couple months. By the six month or so my pieriods regulated itself (and got a lot lighter!). never really had a problem with gaining weight or acne. I&#039;m getting it again for another time,all in all i love this thing. keep me baby-free please!""",10.0,4
Armodafinil,None,"""This is my first day taking Nuvigil 200mg.  I felt jittery for the first 4 hours after taking it.  Got a pretty severe headache around that 4 hour mark.  Took some tylenol which relieved the headache and I felt great the rest of the day.  Worked a 10 hour shift in a physically demanding job and I still was able to come home and stay up a few hours before going to sleep.  I will keep posting my continued experience with this medication.  It really helped me out to get on here and see what I could expect with this medication.  Thanks to everyone. Oh yeah I take this medication to help with the fatigue caused by MS.  I was taking amantadine.  Which kept me awake but didn&#039;t help my body from feeling completely exhausted.""",7.0,4
Clonazepam,Bipolar Disorde,"""I use the regular Klonopin tablets 3x a day, but the wafers work great when I have a panic attack or I&#039;m having a particularly hard time falling off to sleep.""",10.0,17
Lisinopril,Migraine Prevention,"""I have high blood pressure. So doctor prescribed me Lisinopril -hydrochlorothiazide, after three months, I suddenly realize that where is my migraine? I am so happy. I check with my doctor, she didn&#039;t link the connect either.""",9.0,28
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I was on Yaz about two years ago and decided to take some time off of it because it made my periods about 10 days long. Once my acne started getting worse, my doctor recommended me for Ocella. The morning after I took the pill for the first time, I was very nauseous and threw up. Now, I have been taking the medicine for about 4 days and every night, about 6 hours after taking the pill, I have to run to the bathroom to throw up because I am so nauseous. I have been feeling very tired too. But sometimes I feel really hyper as well. I really hope that this birth control clears up my acne. By reading the other posts, I am very scared to gain weight. But I work out daily so that probably wont be a problem. I have already lost weight from the nausea.""",6.0,3
Viibryd,Depression,"""Day 18 and I am still using the 20mg pills. No nausea and I have had 4 lucid dreams but not nightmares. Still do not think 20mg is enough. Will be talking to my Doctor about going to 40mg. Other than that no issues.""",6.0,28
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I was on June fe for a year and recently switched to a different brand of birth control. Overall, it did what it was supposed to do: prevented pregnancy. However, it gave me constant mood swings and anxiety. I had never dealt with these things before, so I knew that I could relate it to the pill. My periods became barely existent and I would skip periods almost every other month. It sounds like a dream, but it can get a little stressful when you rely on periods to prove that you are not pregnant. Overall, I had a decent experience, but I decided to try something else to try to get rid of the anxiety. 

Also: I was off of the pill for a month in between trying a different type and let me just say it was the happiest I&#039;ve been in a long time!""",4.0,9
Dilaudid,Pain,"""I went into the ER in EXTREME pain. I mean, I was in labor for 30 hours with no help from an epidural, and this pain I was having took the cake! 

Turns out I had Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infection, caused by a UTI). I was in pure agony for hours... and finally once they got me back into a real room, and got the Dr in to see me, they got my IV hooked up and gave me Nausea meds, 1 Mg of Dilaudid, antibiots and toradol. It worked almost instantly! I was so relieved!! All I wanted to do was close my eyes and sleep, and I got a couple hours in before I was ok to leave the hospital. 

If you have ever had Stadol, the relief and feeling was VERY similar with Dilaudid, which was fine with me. Both have been the best pain relieves I&#039;ve ever had.""",10.0,25
Zetia,High Cholesterol,"""Cholesterol numbers are in the normal range for the first time EVER. I take it with Livalo (the cost for both medications is horrible and are Tier 4 meds on insurance formulary list).
Only side effect is perspiration comes in waves (not all the time) and has the odor of garbage. Bathing is the only solution for this problem. Deodorants only work for a short period after a &quot;sweat&quot; episode.""",10.0,66
Orap,Tourette's Syndrome,"""I have had Tourette&#039;s since I was nine years old.  I remember blinking non stop and knowing that something was wrong.  I am now 30 and have been on Risperdal, Haldol, and Orap.  The Orap is the only thing that works without any harsh side effects.  Mostly I have facial and vocal tics that get fairly severe under stress.  The Orap eliminates all but the most severe tics.  I am extremely thankful for Orap and how it has helped make my life a little more normal.  I also suffer from anxiety and OCD.""",10.0,32
Fentanyl,Pain,"""Fentanyl saved my life pre-back surgery.  The sublingual fentanyl literally is the best pain reliever (severe pain relief only! Not for mild to moderate pain) more than Kadian, Norco, Oxy.  I was in so much pain Fentanyl got me through it, back surgery was a success and life is moving on; almost pain free.""",10.0,29
Omnicef,Pneumonia,"""Let&#039;s talk about my sickness first. I was dipping my self into a freezing water pool for approximately 5 minutes  a day. The next morning I felt the weather is so much colder so I knew its a fever. I&#039;m very healthy person my body I make sure that my body is clean, I drink a lot of water and cleaning drinks so my stomach is always clean. The doctor prescriped me fevadol and omnicef.
Omnicef experience were horrible. Very bad diarrhea every 15 minutes or so even if there is nothing in my body. I couldn&#039;t sleep for more than 24 hours with complete alertness and no feeling of exhaustion. eating it without food will make it worse. I used it for 2 days only.
Dosage was 1 300mg twice a day.
I got Dizziness, back pain, headache and diarrhea.""",1.0,4
OxyContin,Pain,"""Life is livable again. I have had no side effects. I stay very aware of the possibility for abuse so am very careful. I count my pills throughout the month and have to give a urine sample every couple months at the pain clinic. I have been on the same dose..60 mg every 12 hours for approx. 5 years. I cannot go back to life before I was placed on this medicine. There has been and always will be people who will abuse pain medicines and I can understand why doctors are so afraid to prescribe them but someone has to stand up and treat people like myself so we can get out of bed and face the day.""",10.0,74
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Do not I repeat do not get this shot... this is my 3rd round and it has only got worse... I heard it was supposed to get better with time..first time I got it  &amp; I bled for 2 weeks..  spotted in between.. second time I bled for a month... this time I have started bleeding and it hasn&#039;t stopped here in a few days it will make 3 months...""",1.0,13
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""DO NOT RECOMMEND!! Please do not get this implant in your arm! I got the Nexoplanon implanted in my arm on the 13th of June. On the next day when we went out to celebrate my brother&#039;s birthday, I experienced very severe mood swings. There was no reason, and overall would have been a happy day if it wasn&#039;t shooting hormones into my system very rapidly. The day after that the mood swings became more extreme, and was scaring my family a bit. I did get used to it and acted normal after a couple of weeks.
This ain&#039;t the big issue. Here it is: My period has not stopped.
It is now July, and it won&#039;t cut. Extremely irregular with amount as well. Spoke to a coworker, and found that she had a negative experience as well. Her period lasted a year.""",3.0,1
Orlistat,Obesity,"""In May I was prescribed orlistat because I was at a weight of 24st 4lb. I have taken orlistat with most meals but have forgotten to take it on a few occasions, at the same time I started walking as well and have built up my walking to around 2 hours a day, now in October I am down to 18st 9lb, I have gone down 2 clothes sizes and I still have a long way to go but a weight loss of 5st 9lb in 5 months is not to be sniffed at and I think proves that orlistat does work when taken sensibly, but if you are going to take it and assume that you can continue in your old diet and exercise routine then you are going to have very limited success, the medicine is a slimming aid not a miracle cure.""",9.0,66
Dexmethylphenidate,ADHD,"""It makes me feel full and a bit depressed...but I do enjoy doing all my work and making good grades.""",7.0,22
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""This is update to my original comment in late January earlier this year.  Still taking 20 mg daily.  Still feeling great.  Been on 6 months.  Its really amazing.  Sadness (depression) completely gone.  General anxiety gone.  When situational stress occurs it feels lesser and tolerable.  The truth is the medicine blocks emotional or physcological pain.  It probably blocks super emotional highs also but its an easy trade.  Side effects are appetite increase (because you are happy and not anxious) occasional night sweats sleeping, delayed orgasm but good if you had premature orgasm issue.  This med is wonderful and no need to suffer emotional pain forever.  Live happy today.""",10.0,27
LoSeasonique,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I was taking Seasonique and my doctor switched me over to LoSeasonique because I was still having periods that lasted 7-8 days. I have been on LoSeasonique for 7 weeks now and have been bleeding off and on since I started. My face has broken out on several occasions. This is really getting old and I am going to stop this birth control and switch back to just Seasonique.""",1.0,1
Mirapex ER,Parkinson's Disease,"""Diagnosed in 2010 at 46yo - I have been using Mirapex Er .75 1x day for several years with minimal issues/problems - It can have a lot of side effects so it is not for everybody.  Ok.. so I&#039;ve seen a few ghosts along the way... (at the time was at a higher dose of 1.25mg per day) - I haven&#039;t seen any since lowering the dose to the current .75 level.

Although you can get the fast acting non ER version - you really need the ER version to keep it in your system longer to receive the benefit of it.  For me it helps to minimize the cramping I get in my right foot.

My insurance will not cover this drug.  I ran across this Mirapex assistance site (Eagle Pharmacy / Lakeland FL) where I can get Mirapex ER for $30 a month without insurance.""",8.0,2
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""I was prescribed Tamiflu within 12 hours of first flu symptoms. It worked great for the first 2 days. By the third day my symptoms were back with a vengeance. I am now on day 5 and still getting worse.  It&#039;s as if the Tamiflu only delayed my symptoms and made them even worse. I wish I did not take it.""",1.0,7
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve just started this and have been on it for a total of one week. I&#039;m having unbearable side effects even though I&#039;m following doctor orders, and constantly praying they&#039;ll go away eventually.""",5.0,43
Olanzapine,Schizophrenia,"""Before I took Zyprexa I was hallucinating due to lack of sleep and exhaustion. While I was hospitalized I denied my medication and wouldn&#039;t take it but as soon as I took Zyprexa and Remeron my sleep got better. I stopped hallucinating &amp; hearing things. Thanks to my medication I haven&#039;t been hospitalized for psychosis since I&#039;ve been given Zyprexa.""",8.0,46
Buprenorphine,Pain,"""I have been on 4 Norco 10 mg. for a few years now and last week my pain management doctor prescribed me the 10 mg Butrane patch to go along with my Norco. I went in to see him and explained how the Norco wasn&#039;t lasting me all day.I was wanting him to up my dose of Norco to 5 a day but instead he prescribed me the Butrane patch.I got the script filled and gave it a try really not believing it would work but today I really could tell it was ...this is my fourth day on the patch and also my first day off. For the past year and a half my days off I run back and forth to the couch trying to get comfortable from my pain and not able to sleep .I got up after 11 uninterrupted hours sleep feeling the best I have in years!  NO pain! Butrane works!""",8.0,63
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""OMG!!!! I guess this medicine is just really strong.... i read a side affect could be itchiness.... didnt expect this though.... Maybe 3 hours after i put it in and noticed what kinda looked like the capsule came out extremely gooey and right after i am itching so bad i dont know how to stand it i cant even sleep .... i hope this goes away soon""",2.0,7
Linzess,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I am 33 and have Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation. My bowels have a great habit of becoming immune to whatever medicines I try, so after Amitiza was my savior it no longer worked.  So my doctor gave me samples of Linzess. I have 2 major IBS problems: constipation and severe bloating/abdominal distension. I am giving Linzess a 7 for the bloating/distension as that is why my GI doctor gave it to me. As for the constipation, it gave me watery stools for a few days then stopped working. I&#039;ve been on it over a month.  My side effects are - I have horrid sinus pain and pressure, constant runny nose drip, lots of fatigue, and decreased appetite. So my belly is a normal size now, but I have to have a tall bottle of magnesium citrate for a bowel motion.""",7.0,44
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Long before I took this I was really moody I did not like to be around anyone 
but now since I am taking this I am calm and I don&#039;t eat as much as I used to but the thing is I am not able to focus in school and I am failing most of my classes and it&#039;s really weird but I like the pill its a whole lot better than the other birth control pills and patches that  I have taken.""",8.0,3
Paxil,Depression,"""I started Paxil in 2000, I was depressed, I stopped drinking vodka, no desire.. I was not cured instantly but have never wanted a &#039;drink&#039; since April 2000. I recently started talk therapy, and have been satisfied thus far. It is really letting all the wires connect better. Life will always be a challenge..BEST...January 2010.""",9.0,24
Lactaid,Lactose Intolerance,"""I lived in pain from most foods, until a new Gastroenterology doctor (Mayo Clinic) tested me for lactose intolerance. I proved to be VERY lactose intolerant. He recommended that I avoid milk, yogurt, and ice cream but try Lactaid with every meal, particularly canned foods and restaurant foods.  Trace amounts of lactose can be present in canned products. When dining out, there are no guarantees of what is put in the food. Even foods that seem relatively safe, could contain lactose. 
Lactaid has worked GREAT! I no longer get sick after canned tuna fish or eating out. I continue to avoid milk and ice cream, but I can eat cheese within moderation. 
I hope the product works for those who need it. For me, it&#039;s been a lifeline to normalcy.""",10.0,6
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I don&#039;t like SSRIs. The fact that Buspar can deal with serotonin receptors without causing the loss of libido, weight gain, and tiredness makes it perfect to treat generalized anxiety. Plus it&#039;s non-addictive like many benzodiazepine for panic attacks. I wish they made it in extended release form, though my doctor said it&#039;s okay to just take my full dose in the morning - and that seems to be working fine for me. It&#039;s the only medication that focuses mainly on the brain&#039;s serotonin levels that I like.""",8.0,210
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""If you&#039;re here reading this reviews, I&#039;m sure you&#039;re freaking out just like I was, I was actually here reading these exact reviews about a day ago. But, I&#039;ll echo what many say here, this pill definitely works. Girlfriend got her period last night, and I&#039;ve been ecstatic since;  I promised myself I&#039;d post here if it came through. People make mistakes, this pill is amazingly good at fixing them. If you&#039;re within 24 hours when you take it, you have nothing to worry about, stress will only make your period delay more!""",10.0,24
Codeine,Pain,"""I have been taking codeine 15yrs+ with diazepam &amp; Tylenol. I can no longer take anti-inflammatories too, unfortunately. I have a huge tolerance, regularly taking 240-300mg a day (8-10 tablets). On pain free days I need to take a 1 tablet about every 12hrs or withdrawal starts after about 18. 

That is a bit like having a dose of flu for a few days, combined with severe diarrhoea in my case. During rare pain-free periods it isn&#039;t worth weaning myself off completely cos the pain is never away long.

Everyone different; 60mg gives me 2 hrs max. relief. No constipation, dizziness or nausea-the latter often experienced briefly on 1st use (inc. posters here) -dose probs too big. Constipation is common &amp; worse than the pain, I&#039;m told, so go easy.""",10.0,0
Oxcarbazepine,None,"""I have been on Trileptal for about 1 1/2 years. It has worked for the most part with keeping the seizures at bay. I have gone from having around 5 seizures a month when I was first diagnosed with epilepsy to around 2 a year. When I first was diagnosed I was put on dilantin which did not work. I continued to have seizures; one of which resulted in me crashing my car through my garage door. The problems I have with Trileptal are that it has caused me to break out with acne. Especially on my back and face. Also it causes me to have a drunken sensation for about half an hour after I take it. I talked to the doctor about this and she told me it was because I was eating either right before or after.""",5.0,2
Citalopram,Depression,"""I have suffered from depression my entire life it seems like. I&#039;ve been on many, MANY anti-depressants. But this one works like a charm. The only bad thing about it is - if you go cold turkey for a few days because you run out, or forget to take it you can tell a definite difference. It makes you extremely sick. Never go cold turkey but I recommend this medication to any and everyone with depression who have tried many medications.""",10.0,51
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am one of the unlucky few who had a severe side effect from this birth control. My legs, knees, hips, and ankles all feel like they&#039;re being crushed. My muscles in my legs feel like they&#039;re being torn from the skin. The pain is tremendous. I was advised to stop the pill and wait 2 weeks to see if the pain subsides any. Hopefully this doesn&#039;t leave any lasting damage. I was only on this pill for 8 days and all of this happened!""",1.0,6
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I tried to decide which would be more traumatic, calling 911 and having my husband and his crew (he&#039;s a firefighter) respond to the fire in my vagina, or toughing out the excruciating torture otherwise known as Monistat 3 day cream. I&#039;ve used Monistat in the past so I never thought to read the reviews before hand, but I&#039;ve never used the 3 day cream. I will NEVER use it again. I&#039;d rather have a lifelong YI than use another dose of this Vajayjay chemical peel. Imagine pouring battery acid into your lady parts. Welcome to the Monistat 3 day cream experience.""",1.0,10
Ketorolac,Pain,"""So, tonight I decided to go to an E.R for my extremely awful wisdom tooth pain that started about 4-5 days ago. I&#039;ve not eaten solid foods in 3 days because of it... and the nurse comes in and gives me the shot in my arm. First of all, why give someone a shot that causes pain, when they&#039;re already in pain? It felt like the nurse pulled my shoulder out of place when she injected me. I literally could not move my arm for like 20 or so minutes. So yeah, tooth hurt less because I was busy with the awful shoulder pain. Second, did absolutely nothing for my wisdom tooth pain. Now, I&#039;m having pain in my kidney area and soaking in a hot bath trying to figure out why I&#039;d been given this shot, and 800mg of ibuprophen when it clearly says not to mix.""",1.0,1
Morphine,Pain,"""I was given duramorph in my spinal tap for my 3rd cesarean. The side effects were horrible. After surgery, for several hours, I had difficulty breathing. I had to force myself to stay awake because every time I closed my eyes my respiratory rate dropped. This is a side effect of duramorph, but not everybody will have this side effect. I can tell you that after that surgery, the thought of having another cesarean made me ill. """,1.0,6
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got the Nexplanon put in in April of 2015. It is now August 2015 and it has been pretty ok. I have had only one full on period accompanied with Mood swings, headaches, bad cramps, and heavy flow. Other than that I spot a lot. I will have 3 days of light spotting and then 2 days of nothing, then a few more days of spotting, then nothing for a few weeks. Sometimes it&#039;s not even heavy enough to show on a panty liner. It&#039;s just more annoying than anything but I&#039;d rather have that than periods. I have not gained weight, but I did start getting acne. I have not gotten pregnant so I guess it is doing its job and there are no surprise side effects that the doc didn&#039;t warn me about. I prefer the ring, but w/ breastfeeding this is my option.""",9.0,6
Dulcolax Laxative,Constipation,"""So my wife decided to take this after we looked at many options in the store and I regrettably recommended it to her. It did nothing except cause her severe abdominal pain and cramps. It didn&#039;t do anything to help the constipation whatsoever. Plus the next night at dinner she had to run from the table to use the bathroom. It does not do anything it says it will.""",1.0,0
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""I was started on 10mg a day and immediately was coughing all night &amp; day with a dry mouth and itchy throat. The coughing makes me sound like an 80 yr old smoker and I don&#039;t smoke. It did nothing for my bp so they doubled my dose to 20mg. Now I am constantly off balance feeling, cloudy thinking, anxious, body aches, and I drink tons of water but my mouth and throat are unbelievably dry. I feel better with high bp and no drugs.""",1.0,44
Percocet,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been on 10 mg Percocet, then 7.5mg, then 5mg now I am on 2.5mgs and they are perfect. I don&#039;t get all tired. I think percocet is a good pain medicine. I also take oxycontin and alprazolam but the oxycontin 40mgs are strong so I take them once in a while.""",9.0,20
Humira,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""I was initially approved for and was given 2 treatments of Humira for A.S.  Within 1 month, I noticed a dramatic improvement in my symptoms: reduced pain and increase in physical function.  Then my insurance company, Blue Shield of CA decided not to approve this treatment, indicating that I needed to try a cheaper medication, methotrexate along with a NSAID.  I have been on numerous NSAIDs, the only one which was successful in pain control was Celebrex, which they also denied approval.  I have not gotten the safe effect from the methotrexate and naproxen, in fact, I have never felt this bad even before the Humira.  I am appealing the denial of this wonder drug so that I may resume its use.""",9.0,45
Diclofenac,Muscle Pain,"""Was prescribed Diclofenac Sod 75 mg for hip pain from a pulled muscle. First dosage caused me itches (I have had a slight reaction to Naproxen Sodium also) so was not too worried. I don&#039;t really see much reduction of pain and it appears a larger dose would give me hives.

Many years ago I had tremendous shoulder pain and was prescribed Baclofen. THAT drug helped me completely. I had no side effects (unsure of the dosage.

Perhaps I&#039;ll ask if I can retry that drug in place of Diclofenac.""",2.0,9
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Its hard to rate a medicine as a &quot;good thing&quot; when you take it to get diarrhea, but overall this is far less nasty experience than I was expecting. Yes,the taste is bad and yes its hard to consume so much fluid in a short period of time, but it wasn&#039;t half as bad as I expected.  Within 20 minutes I started having effects and was done within 3 hours. Only a little nausea (in waves) and no cramping or other abdominal pain.  Took my 1st dose at 6 am, went to bed comfortably at 11, got up at 3:30 for my second dose, its almost 5 am and I am on the downside of the laxative effects and its pretty much clear liquid coming out. My procedure is at 8 am. I dreaded the prep so much, I get nauseated easily, and turns out the fasting was the worst part.""",9.0,25
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""For the past year and a half I have been suffering from GAD. It started off as minor hypochondria and slowly festered into major anxiety attacks and physical symptoms. Mostly at night my heart would race, I would get brain zaps and numbing in my arms. I would panic and thought I was dying. Occasionally I could calm myself down but sleeping was almost non existent. For the longest time I refused to see my dr about it. I didn&#039;t want to admit I had a problem. And no way did I have a condition that needed to be medicated!! Not me! Finally my husband called my Dr and set me up an apt. I am so thankful he did.I saw my dr and she reassured me that I&#039;m normal. She prescribed me 10mg of lexapro and it had made a WORLD of difference.I highly reccomend""",9.0,15
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""Xanax is the only medicine that will work for me.""",10.0,7
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve had depression and anxiety all my life and tried about 10 meds.  Started a week at 10 mg &amp; now at 20 for month.  Constant nausea, cramps, morning gas and have gone from lifelong constipation to loose bowels.  No other meds have ever shown a benefit including this one and I usually gain 10 lbs.  I was using samples and just got an rx last week &amp; cant shake this migraine, could have been PMDD related also but I keep having cramps days after my cycle stops.  My pharmacy wouldn&#039;t even order it without making me promise to get it on auto refill because they don&#039;t keep it in stock because of cost/popularity which I cant afford. Caused petechia (busted blood vessels aggravated by nsaids) in my legs to come back that Zoloft created 3 years ago""",1.0,10
Xyzal,Allergies,"""Works great for me with no side effects......love it!""",10.0,36
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the nexplanon since 2012, the first round was amazing, no period no side effects what so ever, my second round on the other hand has been pretty bad, I&#039;ve had the second round about a year now and a couple months after I got a period and was getting it about twice a month, finally I went to my Gyno and he prescribed me progesterone pills a series of 14 and it stopped finally.. then started back up every other week again, I felt like I was going crazy my mood swings and anxiety were on another lever so finally I got blood work at the endocrinologist Bc I thought some thing was seriously wrong with me. Then I went on this website and saw a lot of similar stories about the nexplanon so I have an appointment in the am to get it removed!""",4.0,3
Klonopin,Panic Disorde,"""I like this medication because it seems to last longer than others and without it I couldn&#039;t make it through the day.""",6.0,38
Dilaudid,Pain,"""The only times I have had the medicine is when I have had arterial surgeries and Dilaudid was administered by IV. As previous posts have stated, it goes into effect 30 - 60 seconds after administration, but with a slight heating effect in the injected vein. Soon after the blissful pain relief has occurred. I was able to intently listen to a book or watch TV: sleep was also easy if I wanted. This was only a 1mg dose, but surprisingly effective. It killed the pain while allowing one to be mentally alert (if desired), unlike morphine. I highly recommend this medicine for hospital pain relief, but for longer term pain relief, up to 6 hours, it was supplemented with 5 mg of Vicodin.""",10.0,20
Diclofenac,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been having all over muscle and joint pain. I tried everything OTC and nothing helped. Saw a rheumatologist who prescribed diclofenac. The next day my pain was greatly diminished and I was able to use my left arm again! The itching I was experiencing before this medicine has intensified over the past week. Don&#039;t know if that&#039;s a side effect. I didn&#039;t take it at all today and the pain is unbearable. Calling doctor in the morning.""",8.0,7
Mobic,Osteoarthritis,"""I have arthritis in my neck from C4 to C6 plus severe TMJ. I suffered with constant pain in my neck and jaw joints during the past year. My doctor prescribed mobic and within 3 days the pain and swelling in my neck and jaws disappeared. It was almost like a miracle. Tried every over the counter anti inflammatory with no luck. I have had no stomach pain so far just welcomed relief. I can now work my entire shift with no pain.""",10.0,84
Prednisone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""FINALLY.  This is my sixth year of dealing with excruciating herniated disc pain - L4/L5 and just this past month my cervical vertebrae (neck) had inflammation so severe I lost all feeling in my right arm. The pain has been almost unbearable. For the first time ever, I feel that my doctor has addressed the underlying cause, rather than just symptom management!!  I am almost afraid to get excited, because it feels almost too good to be true.  I even jogged today.  The only side effect I&#039;ve experienced is a bit of weird moodiness thankfully recognized and controllable, and nothing compared to the near nervous-breakdowns I was having because of the pain.  Fingers crossed that this time, I can get off the pain meds and get my life back.""",10.0,80
Dapsone,Acne,"""Aczone is amazing ....I have been using it for about three months now along with Acanya gel and Doryx tablets. It has significantly reduced my acne. I am 17 with horrible breakouts around my mouth and chin. Aczone feels really fresh, and it doesn&#039;t make me peel. It shrinks my pimples. I still get breakouts but not like the ones before the pimples. Now I get just little bumps and the occasional whitehead.  One thing about Aczone that is weird to me is that if I don&#039;t apply moisturizer almost immediately after applying the Aczone, it makes some parts of my face white and others brownish.  Overall I love this product and I hope my acne just keeps getting better""",9.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 17 and it was my first time on a birth control ever. It was awful! It made me have mood swings and I was always angry at the world. It made me suicidal. I took my anger out however I could and it ended up being on my boyfriend. We used to never fight and then we started to fight daily. I never had problems with my friends but I lost them all because of the monster I turned into. My boyfriend was fed up with how I treated him and it ruined our relationship. It took me until now to realize it was this awful birth control. I should have switched the moment I read all the awful reviews. I matched every single one of them and didn&#039;t notice until I lost everything. Stay away from Minastrin.""",1.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I tried xulane for 2 months.  I started getting headaches on left side of my head. Dizziness and worst depression. Everyday I felt depressed after 3 weeks of using it. I was in a bad mood most of the time. I finally took it off a week ago and my headaches are less. . Didn&#039;t get a normal period I don&#039;t recommend this patch. I am no longer using birth control all of them have some side effects sadly.""",1.0,1
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""I am using Xiidra for due eye to prep my eyes for Lasik. At first it burned but only when my eyes are dry. The aftertaste is terrible for about 10-15 minutes but I understand that only some people have this symptom. I also have nausea, sinusitis, and sometimes headaches. It has improved my eye dryness enough for surgery. The side effects are a downer.""",5.0,10
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""So I&#039;ve been on Nexplanon for 2 years this June. (2014). 
Pros- it works, I don&#039;t have to worry about taking a pill everyday, I don&#039;t feel it in my arm, I don&#039;t have a period but every 8 to 6 months and it&#039;s super light. Only gained 5 pounds in 2 yrs. 
Cons- I had to deal with a little bit of acne, but after seeing a dermatologist I have great skin. It made me moody, I would be moody around the same time every month, so it was like I had PMS but never a period to follow. I am tired a lot. I got headaches and nausea for the first 6 months. I developed irritable bowel syndrome, however I fixed that issue by taking fiber regularly and probiotics and I&#039;m fine now.
All in all I&#039;ve had a good experience nothing major I&#039;ve had to deal with.""",10.0,23
Allegra,Allergic Rhinitis,"""It worked very well for my allergies but the problem was I couldn&#039;t function due to extreme dizziness to the point of vomiting.  I cannot take it so I&#039;m taking Zyrtec.""",5.0,16
Paxil,Depression,"""I rate Paxil as a 10.  It worked almost immediately with me to relieve my symptoms and the only side effect is that it makes me sleepy/tired, which isn&#039;t a problem to me as I am retired (my doctor suggested that I can change the time that I take it, from morning to evening and I am considering doing that, especially if I decide to go back to work again).""",10.0,8
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I&#039;m 6 foot 190lbs in relatively good shape. Smoke, high blood pressure don&#039;t drink alcohol. I have a very attractive new girlfriend 24. I suffered some performance anxiety the first 3 times. I couldn&#039;t get or keep it up. Went to Doctor, Testosterone levels normal, and he gave me a script for daily Cialis. After 3 days prep Anxiety Gone. Rock hard. Almost zero stimulation required. Just go and get some.  Don&#039;t be embarrassed to ask. Its all worth it in the end. Trust me. Best idea ever.""",10.0,105
Benzonatate,Cough,"""The worst choice of medication to treat a cold. I had a cold return after 6/7 wks just to be given the this same medication again. My cough is worse and the headache from the pressure is a nightmare. Constant coughing at night. This is day 3 of the second go round with this cold and I&#039;m not taking it anymore. It does nothing for the sinus drainage and it just makes the cough worse not better. Will not make another apt for a different antibiotic so over the counter here I come!!! This is a waste for a $200 visit.""",1.0,19
Cyproheptadine,Anorexia,"""All my life I&#039;ve been a &quot;grazer&quot; as my mum has said, so I&#039;ve always stayed the same weight, I&#039;m 33 &amp; 5ft 9&quot; now and went through a rough patch due to stress and illness and went down from 70kg to 62kg rapidly. I&#039;ve used a lot of protein powders to try and gain, but really my diet, lifestyle and not getting enough calories in me is the problem.
So  I thought I&#039;d look into other possibilities that people who suffer with no appetite and after a bit of searching I found Cyro-Vita which is the brand here, 6 days in and I&#039;ve not weighed myself yet, however I&#039;m finishing off large meals with ease and feel hungry all the time, which is a big deal for me, first night 4mg, I slept for 16hrs, so went down to 2mg before bed from then on all good!""",10.0,7
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""My first birth control, didn&#039;t want to use the pill method don&#039;t trust myself to remember to take it so I went the nexaplanon route. Inserted Dec.26.2015 . First few months I wasn&#039;t myself I was pretty sensitive and would cry often. Very moody the first 2 months. Periods were regular just much lighter. Felt nauseas the first month. Athe the end of March didn&#039;t have a regular period anymore..I have noticed I break out a bit and I normally don&#039;t break out at all .I like it for the most part you do have to be patient and there are some negatives although so far it has done it&#039;s purpose.""",8.0,7
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine,Headache,"""I had suffered with headaches for a long time. Nothing ever worked for me. The my Doctor put me on Fioricet. It stopped my headaches within 15 mins after taken the first pill. This was a life saver..""",10.0,6
Metformin,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""I was recently diagnosed (finally) with PCOS. I have had irregular periods since I was 13. In the past the only thing that would regulate me was birth control, but since my husband and I have been trying for a baby I haven&#039;t been on birth control for quite some time. Just before getting confirmation on the PCOS I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and my family doctor put me on Metformin. She said lucky for me pregnancy was a side effect in some cases. I&#039;m not pregnant yet, but I have started getting periods since I started taking it, for the first time in years. I feel really good about this medication, especially after reading everyone&#039;s comments. Thank you all for the great feedback. I look forward to the losing weight part too.""",10.0,30
Niravam,Depression,"""I have taken this for a chronic stuttering problem. It has lessened my anxiety, anxiousness and depressive moods in speech situatuions as well as daily stress. Due to being fast acting, it has been my experience this is the better of the many antidepressants, and anti-anxiety drugs. I have not found it addictive, and have had no side effects.""",10.0,35
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I started off on 50mg once per day for 6 weeks. I noticed very little improvement in my acne but my skin was less oily. The only side effect I had on this dosage was cramping and spotting in between my periods. After 6 weeks my derm upped my dosage to two 50mg pills per day. My acne began to clear and my skin became dry for the first time in my life. I kind of enjoyed it while it lasted. The side effects worsened as my dosage increased. I had frequent urination, severe thirst, headaches, the cramping intensified slightly and I would occasionally become light headed. From the day I started this medication to 2 weeks after stopping I did not stop bleeding. Literally constant bleeding. If it weren&#039;t for that, I&#039;d have continued with it!""",5.0,7
Doxazosin,High Blood Pressure,"""It works better than any other blood pressure medicine I have taken and I have taken many including 3 more that I take beside the doxazosin. I take the doxazosin at night or break it in half and take it in the afternoon if my pressure is running high. It dose not work at all for me regarding prostate issues.""",10.0,48
Esomeprazole,GERD,"""I took Nexium for all of three days. In that time I found it to be extremely effective in managing my reflux/stomach symptoms. However, within a day I noticed severe anxiety surfacing. I take Aropax (paroxetine) for depression and this is not on the list of medications that is counterindicative. I do note that being magnesium deficient is but my doctor would not care enough to know that I have always had this deficiency. I do not normally  suffer from headaches but began to have gentle pains in my head, getting worse over the time. The head pain and anxiety lasted as long as the effect on my stomach which was a number of days after I stopped taking the medication.""",3.0,14
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started Phentermine 30 mcg on Friday, May 20, 2016.  Although I was prescribed 2 pills a day, I only take one because I hate not being able to sleep at night. The first night I only got three hours sleep (but was not tired the next day).  In 6 days I went from 171 to 164.  I have limited my food intake but I haven&#039;t exercised (aside from weedwacking the yard).  I do take one generic tylenol pm before bed so I can sleep.  I have a dry mouth, but it isn&#039;t bad.  I am calm and focused so overall, it is a pretty good experience so far.  I am a 53 year old female with a thyroid that doesn&#039;t function very well and I&#039;m 5&#039;2&quot;.  I had a hip replacement last year and I need to lose weight because each pound I gain is 3 pounds of pressure on new hip.""",10.0,48
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the implant in on June 8th of this year, and my experience so far has been fantastic! Getting the implant was a little nerve racking, but it wasn&#039;t as bad as i thought. It hurt a little bit but nothing intolerable. It was quite sore for the next few days or week. I had a fairly large bruise, but it wasn&#039;t that bad. I got the implant put in on the last day of my period and I haven&#039;t gotten it since nor have I gotten any cramps. No spotting or anything. I couldn&#039;t tell you if I had gained weight from it, since not to long after I had surgery which caused me to gain some weight. Not getting my period has worried me a bit, but i&#039;m taking it as a good thing and rolling with it. I would recommend this to anyone willing to give it a shot!""",9.0,2
Lexapro,Depression,"""I have suffered depressive illness/anxiety since my teens; parents had depression and bipolar, genetically very prone, battled feeling &#039;not quite right&#039; for 20 yrs. It took a suicidal day last November for me to seek &#039;help&#039; via specialist who knows this area. Was given Lexapro, balanced my highs or lows but it took 3 month to feel the effects, returned to boxing 2 x week, cut down drinking and eating. I&#039;ve lost 5kgs and another 7kg be back to my perfect weight. One day at a time and manage it the best you can.""",9.0,24
Cimzia,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""Love this med. take every 2 weeks works great. Did Remicade before and it&#039;s so nice not to have to go to the hospital.  Very nice to do injections at home  totally recommend""",9.0,6
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Ovarian Cysts,"""I got on this pill to stop from getting ovarian cysts; while I don&#039;t think it completely solved this problem, I found this pill very helpful overall.  I had very few side effects: no spotting, no nausea, no loss of hair, but I do still get cramping before my period.  It shortened my period to about 5 days and it always comes when expected.  I have tried two other types of pills, one being Yaz, and I came back to Ortho-Tricyclen Lo because of the fewer side effects.  Its a great pill and I haven&#039;t had any problems with it.  I&#039;ve been on it for about 2 years.""",8.0,26
Adapalene,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using this product for 5 weeks now. Before this, I have mild acne on the forehead and cheeks. I went to dermatologist and the specialist prescribed me this product to apply on my entire face every night for 2 months. And after 1 week using this adapalene cream, my acne gets worse and worse. Pimples keep popping out everywhere on my face even on areas that have never had pimples before. I am still using it because it does says on the brochure that the product&#039;s effect may be seen after 8 weeks. I&#039;m using Aiken Tea Tree Oil for my pimples so that they will &#039;shrink&#039; and heal quickly. So for the time being, I&#039;m just gonna bear with all the acne on my face and wait for miracles of Differin Adapalene cream to work.""",3.0,17
Rosuvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""Gained 8 pounds in two months, wearing a splint for my left wrist due to extreme tendon/muscle pain, can&#039;t lift anything. Also 
noticed that I can&#039;t lift any of the weights that I used to be able to at gym as my upper body isn&#039;t as strong as it used to be. Had blood work yesterday so I don&#039;t know if it lowered my cholesterol (300 range) but Dr. is taking me off (5mg) it for a month.""",3.0,39
Lubiprostone,"Constipation, Chronic","""I started taking this medicine 4 days ago and so far it hasn&#039;t done anything for me at all, but then I don&#039;t have chronic constipation or IBS, so I&#039;m really not sure why my doctor prescribed it.  I have sudden, severe, acute constipation.  The good thing is that even though it hasn&#039;t worked, it hasn&#039;t caused any side effects.""",2.0,16
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""I HATE this thing!!!! Freaking HATE it!!! This is by far the worst choice I ever made with my body. All I do is bleed. I don&#039;t get a break. I had my first period since I got this put in and I&#039;m still bleeding. This is the worst!!! I&#039;ve had it for almost 5 weeks and I can&#039;t have sex. Which contradicts the point of me having birth control. I am miserable and I have really bad mood swings. I do NOT recommend this for anyone. I go through 3 pairs of panties a day because of how much I spot and I have really bad cramps from time to time. This is the worst experience I have had in my whole life. I have never been so miserable""",1.0,5
Verapamil,Migraine Prevention,"""I have only been taking verapamil for less than 2 months. It took 2 weeks before I got relief from my chronic migraines. It was a wonderful feeling until my ankles started to swell and had intense pain in my feet, legs and hands. I just started to wean myself off of this med and already have relief from the swelling ankles and pain. So back to the Doc to see what else she can offer. I hate taking meds and think I will try a chiropractor and see what they can do for my migraines.""",8.0,43
Movantik,Opioid-Induced Constipation,"""I can&#039;t believe Movantik has such terrible reviews. It&#039;s because of these reviews that I was scared to try it for 2 months after I got it. Then one day, I decided to try it for myself. This medicine is wonderful!! I would of gave it a 10, but you do get slight cramping and gas. In my opinion the benefits outweigh the cramps and gas.""",9.0,11
Pregabalin,Pain,"""I had L3-L4 diskectomy in l988.  Since &#039;98 have had steady pain down left side, including hip.  Have L5-S1 joined from birth.  Finally went to a specialist in physical medicine and am on Lyrica 75mg 2 x day.  I can WALK again!  Feels like a miracle!""",10.0,30
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Nexplanon in for about 6 months now. The process of injection was a little uncomfortable but nothing compared to child birthing. At first I hated it, I had periods for 5-7 days 3 times a month! Now I haven&#039;t had my period for a little over a month. But I have gained 10lbs, no matter how much I workout I can&#039;t seem to lose it. As much as I hate the extra weight I&#039;ll take it over being pregnant!""",7.0,1
Deplin,lic Acid Deficiency,"""MTHFR with some bipolar, previous ADHD and OCD diagnoses. Started taking Deplin with B12 (methyl folate)- be sure to take both - and seeing great results. Mood improved greatly and performance overall. Couldn&#039;t imagine life without it!""",10.0,32
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 18 and on the 2nd month of this pill and I love it. I was taking Minastrin 24 last year and it was horrible. I&#039;ve had no side effects from lo lo except bigger boobs. My period has come on time for the past 2 months and it&#039;s light although I still have cramping but maybe that&#039;ll go away. Does its job""",9.0,3
Sodium hyaluronate,Osteoarthritis,"""I am one week out from my third series (both knees) of Euflexxa injections and so far so good. More than forty years of competing and instructing taekwondo wore my cartilage away (I&#039;ve also had both hips replaced) and I faced some challenging days. Since Euflexxa was introduced by my pain management doctor, I have begun trusting my legs again. There is less pain most days. Of course, none of us know how long the relief will last but I am happy with my experience to date. The treatments -- my first injection also contained cortisone -- were not all that bad. Good luck to all.""",7.0,63
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I have been on Chantix for 4 weeks and I must say this medicine works...for me at least. I have been smoke free for 16 days now! For the side effects well lets just say I have some nausea, dreams (which I love) and frequent urination. I&#039;ve also become a little more emotional than usual but to me its all worth it because I&#039;ve been trying to quit for years and now it&#039;s finally happening thanks to Chantix.""",9.0,5
Oxytrol,Overactive Bladde,"""Drug works but the patch is horrible.  It is plastic and wrinkles up.  The edges don&#039;t adhere well so the patch is always sticking to my clothes.  I hope they fix this issue.  If they do I will buy again but for now I&#039;m going to save my money.""",5.0,41
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I discontinued birth control several months ago after taking it for 18 years and in a moment of passion my husband and I flat out forgot that I wasn&#039;t protected and took no precautions. We realized our mistake after it was too late. It was day 15 of my cycle and the next morning I could tell I was ovulating. I bought plan b and expected to feel very sick. I just prayed I wouldn&#039;t throw up during the first two hours. Even normal bc pills make me vomit when starting a new pack. I was shocked when I felt totally fine, other than some dizziness. I even did some yoga (and felt like Amy Schumer). It&#039;s too soon to confirm that it worked but my experience has been good so far and I have a good feeling about it""",10.0,5
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""I&#039;ve been on Xiidra for over 3 months after using Restasis for 5 years.  I&#039;m seeing vast improvements, although there is some burning (which is no worse than the burning I experienced with Restasis).  I did have the severe tearing as mentioned by Twiggy123, but my doctor advised me to quit all other non-prescription dry eye drops and the tearing stopped.""",9.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been using TriNessa for about 7 months, and it&#039;s been a roller-coaster of an experience. As I continue to take this medication, my periods have become lighter and shorter, but at the same time, I still have cramps and abdomen pains for all 7 days. I have only noticed my acne getting worse, but the medication is inexpensive and effective, so I can&#039;t complain too much.""",7.0,1
Soma,Muscle Spasm,"""I have suffered from many ailments in the past few years one of which was sliding on black ice while working hitting my neck and back on a metal step to my bucket truck. The muscle spasms I get are just awful...muscles twisting and foot looks deformed when it happens. Soma is the only medication that gives any kind of relief...I take it sparingly as not to become dependent upon it. It does make you drowsy...but I would rather be somewhat drowsy than be in that horrible pain.""",10.0,112
Rapaflo,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have a somewhat enlarged prostate and was diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago following an initial biopsy.  Three successive biopsies over the years have not shown any cancer.  However, my bladder has apparently not been voiding as it should and after my last visit to my doctor I was put on a 14 day trial of Rapaflo.  It has been moderately successful, but not so overwhelming that I think I will stay on it.  I have had some slight dizziness...as well as no ejaculate and a slight decline in orgasm sensation!  Since I am still in my mid-50s, I would like to continue to have sexual relations that include ejaculations and a more intense orgasm.  I am assuming those sensations are a result of the Rapaflo.""",7.0,48
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had mine since January 23, 2009. I was on my period, light cramp during insertion. Afterward, minor cramps just that day. I have 2 kids and am 24 years old. It really has good effects, but have a little nausea tonight. The last period I got was January 23. I have been a little more moody. We are a military family and obviously can&#039;t have more kids right now. I would recommend this to other women.""",9.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Levora for over a year. I have always weighed in at 100 pounds but after two months on Levora I gained 20 pounds and have stayed that way since. For the past 6 months I have been eating better and exercising better than I have in years with no change in the weight. I have also noticed my hair thinning out. I had no moodiness or problems with my period. I am switching to Aviane, so hopefully that goes well.""",4.0,12
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""Originally I would have given this drug 10/10. I had anxiety so bad that at one point I could not even leave the house without having a panic attack. On Pristiq, from my experience, a few wonderful things will happen: 1. You couldn&#039;t have a panic attack if you tried to talk yourself into it.  2. You will not gain weight (I lost weight originally and then went back to normal after 6 months). 3. Your depression will subside - though there is a BUT with that. The not great: 1. It is really hard to get off of, brain zaps, no step down options. 2. You become a bit zombie-like, lost creativity etc. A lot of not caring so much. 3. Sexual side-effects, though they do improve over time. Solid 5/10""",5.0,28
Melatonin,Insomnia,"""I started having sleeping problems during menopause. Someone recommended melatonin and I bought some. I haven&#039;t slept this good since I was a child! I would recommend it to anyone with problems falling asleep or staying asleep. Also, I awake refreshed with no drowsiness.""",10.0,66
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I began birth control around 6months ago, before starting I had absolutely no problems with my skin. The first pill I tried was Cilest which I stuck out for 4 months- awful!! My face was covered in painful lumps/acne, I waited it out as recommended for 3 months but no improvements, it only got worse. I went back to the doctos and he gave me Yasmin which I have been on it for 2 months, I have noticed such an improvement in my skin- especially my chin area which was the worst affected. I can&#039;t say it&#039;s perfect my forehead is still angry and I have marks from where the huge lumps were but after only 2 months I can&#039;t complain! Definitely recommend to try for anyone who reacted badly to an older harsher pill&#039;s""",7.0,6
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I have been on Qsymia for about a month and have lost 8.5 pounds.  I joined Weight Watchers when I went on Qsymia and have been eating on plan.  I am pleased with my weight loss but still have some cravings.  I can&#039;t tell that the medicine has curbed my cravings much at all.  I do have the dry mouth and this really weird metallic taste in my mouth that will not go away.  I haven&#039;t noticed any foods tasting weird except for diet drinks.  Still I think it is helping because I have been on Weight Watchers before without weight loss, so I will keep taking the medicine.  I hope to lose 25 pounds so hopefully won&#039;t be on the medicine for an extended period of time.""",9.0,45
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""First off, it really works. First two weeks were great - zero appetite and no side effects. But this week I&#039;ve been so sick I can hardly do anything - nausea, headache, diarrhea, slight fever, chills. Not sure if it&#039;s the medicine, but going on day 4 of feeling like this, I&#039;m worried that it is :-( Had anyone else had anything similar after feeling fine to start? I&#039;m down about 8 lbs and would love to stay on the medication, but not sure I can if this &quot;sickness&quot; is a result of the medication.""",7.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Lutera for a week and a half. I have always been a happy go lucky bubbly person. This pill has completely changed my personality. I have NO patience, I am incredibly moody, and I feel like a dark cloud is hanging over me. I am getting married in 48 hours and I can&#039;t even be happy although I have nearly a perfect situation. This pill has made me depressed, snappy and emotional.""",1.0,8
TussiCaps,Cough,"""First time in 5 years that I can sleep through the night without waking up coughing every two hours. Thank you Tussicaps!""",10.0,7
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I have been on Depo for 18 1/2 yrs.  I loved it the whole time but during this last year, my hair started falling out, I started to get bad cramps each month with no bleeding and my breasts became very tender and painful also.  I was not aware of the bone mass loss (doctor never advised) so now I have to get a bone density test.""",5.0,2
Nortriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""Been taking nortriptyline 75mg for two years.  Went from 2-3 headaches a week to maybe 2 a month. Side effects are loss of balance (yoga practice suffers), urine retention, sleepiness.  I take it at night so I sleep pretty well. I&#039;m reading here that some experience weight gain, that&#039;s good to know!  I was blaming myself for lack of self control. This week had what I think was an afibrillation episode in the middle of the night, I have to now look at whether it&#039;s worth it to have heart issues to keep myself from head pain.  The head pain was pretty awful though.""",8.0,19
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""It worked, but the side effects were terrible, lasting and possibly permanent. The worst of the side effects I experienced were lack of taste and short-term memory loss. Over two years after taking this medication, I have still having issues with my short-term memory.""",5.0,12
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""I went to see a headache specialist yesterday, and she recommended I take this for my migraines, which  occur about 2-3 times a month. Of course, I woke up this morning with one. The tabs taste pretty bitter but when your head hurts, you don&#039;t really care. Just wash it down with water once it&#039;s done dissolving. Within half an hour it had subsided. As somebody  who is used to suffering through them for 2 days, this is truly amazing.""",10.0,11
Victoza,Weight Loss,"""I started a two week trial of Victoza prescribed by my Dr on 3/8/17. I was nervous about giving myself injections as well as the side effects. I started at 0.6 but after no side effects I increased my dose on my own to 1.2. I lost 8 lbs after 9 days but it kept fluctuating 1-2 lbs. I grew skeptical and started to believe this was too good to be true. After a 30lb weight gain in the last 7 months from stress eating, my appetite was finally under control so I continued with the injections. My insurance appvd the drug and last week my dose was increased to 1.8. Today is April 3, and without diet or exercise, I am down 12.5 lbs (in about 3 1/2 weeks). I&#039;m excited and can&#039;t wait to reach my goal weight of 165 lbs. Good luck!""",10.0,49
Lurasidone,Schizophrenia,"""Works great. Took away the voices I was hearing. I don&#039;t really experience side effects.""",10.0,24
Canagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I was on invokana, 300 mg, for about 2 years.  At first, made me sick,minor weight loss, then improved.  My a1c gradually went down. Lowest I got to was 6.9, with constant yeast infection.  Unfortunately, in March 2015 had a mild heart attack and had to have 2 stents in one artery.  My cardiologist was was extremely surprised, as on the onset of invokana, arteries were clear and 
 wished he had mine... after invokana when heart attack happened, said hard to believe, what happened, as artery should have never have clogged the way it did in 2 years. I blame all on invokana, but hard to prove.  Never took again. Needless to say blood sugars dropped after, and have just started to go up now. dr put me on jardiance, haven&#039;t started yet will try to do on my own """,3.0,1
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was SO anxious to get Skyla. I am 20 years old, 125lbs, and have never had children. However, the pain was nowhere as bad as I expected! It just felt like some deep cramping for a few minutes during the insertion. 
Some tips: my doctor prescribed Misoprotosol to take the night before, to soften my cervix. I was also given a prescription for Lorazepam, a type of sedative or pain relief to take 30 minutes before. I also took 800mg of ibuprofen. It might have been overkill, but it all helped a lot!
Surprisingly, it&#039;s been a week and I haven&#039;t had ANY cramping or spotting since! I think I might be the exception, but so far it&#039;s been painless and I&#039;m very happy with my choice. A little pain is worth it for 3 years of convenient birth control!""",9.0,4
Quetiapine,Depression,"""Seroquel XR is very good. It boost up my energy. After trying other medications this is the best with little side effects. In the morning you feel like staying in bed and weight gain because of hunger craving. """,9.0,28
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the Implanon back in 2010-2013. It was amazing, my period was regular with no crazy side effects.  So I was expecting similar results when I got the Nexplanon in Sept. 2015.  I WAS WRONG.  Sure, I didn&#039;t have a period since insertion, but the cost was too damn high!  I had great skin, but it broke out like I was back in highschool (I&#039;m 30).  I wasn&#039;t super skinny before, but I went from 150 to 175 in less than 6 months with no changes to my diet and workout regime.  I had crazy depression and couldn&#039;t concentrate on work to save my life. I have zero sex drive. I finally figured out that it was the Nexplanon after talking about my symptoms with a friend. I got it taken out recently and hopefully things will calm down again.""",1.0,6
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""I have been on Effexor for 18 years.   Yes, that&#039;s right: 18 YEARS.  It saved my life and then some.   I had very severe clinical depression back in 1995.  I was suicidal and anxious to the nth degree.   Effexor has brought joy back to my life and has enhanced my creativity and sexual desire.  I have been blessed with this medication.  It was the first anti-depressant my doctor prescribed and most likely the last.   A match made in Paradise: Effexor and I.""",10.0,185
Venlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Diagnosis: a Chronic Clinical Depressive with a 40 year history who does not react to meds in a typical manner. After 6 months of juggling meds weekly at the clinic, finally got relief with a daily dose of 150 mg Effexor XR. Have not had Any episode of Depression since 2003. The side effects are  more than tolerable as a tradeoff  to be the happiest people on this planet instead of in perpetual hell.""",9.0,42
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on sprintec for three months now. It has made me lose my appetite almost completely. I find myself eating once a day if that because nothing sounds or looks good. I have lost 15 pounds since I started it which is okay unless I keep losing weight. I have no mood swings or cramps and my period is predictable and comes on the same day each month. However, my face broke out insanely the second month and is just now clearing up and I bled/spotted for almost a whole month the second month.""",8.0,3
Ipratropium,Asthma,"""Atrovent has really helped me a lot.  I take it for Asthma.  I am supposed to take it every day but I usually don&#039;t do so.  I am starting to take it every day from now on.  I am supposed to take it twice a day.  I notice that when I take it twice a day as prescribed I breathe a lot better than usual and don&#039;t have any asthma attacks and if I do have an asthma attack it is very mild.""",10.0,5
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve had migraines for ten years now (from the age of 16) which increased in severity to the point that I was rushed to hospital with a suspected stroke. I started on amitriptyline 5mg once a day which reduced the severity of the migraines but didn&#039;t stop them altogether. I was advised that I could increase this to 20mg a day and since then (4 months) have been migraine free. """,9.0,17
Advil Liqui-Gels,Headache,"""STAY AWAY FROM THIS. Took this medication at 5 am when I woke up with a headache. Took an advil extra strength. Shortly after, I was puking my guts up for like an hour. I had an exam that morning too. Needless to say, I failed my exam. Thank you advil. I do not recommend this.""",1.0,7
Proctofoam,Hemorrhoids,"""I suffered for three weeks and tried every OTC medication and most home remedies to no avail. I got this product today and the instant I applied this &quot;WONDER&quot; medication relieved all pain. I&#039;m hoping that it will save me the surgery to correct the problem. This product should be made available to the public over the counter. I strongly suggest that everyone save their money and just visit the Dr. and ask for this product...IT WORKS!""",10.0,32
Adalimumab,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Limited improvement after 6 months, developed bad rash and MD refused to continue medication.""",4.0,46
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I have unfortunately  had to use this medicine  twice.  First time I got very sick and nausea, and the taste was just horrible. ..now this time it has no taste whatsoever and I take  it with no food and  fine. I&#039;m thinking maybe they changed it a little  and got rid of that metallic  taste. not  sure.  I noticed difference immediately. ..on 500 mg twice a day for 7 days..but I&#039;m about to be stop now. 5 days is enough""",9.0,2
Maxalt,Migraine,"""I am a 35yo female and had my first migraine at 16yo just after giving birth to my firstborn. Over the years, particularly after each baby, the symptoms have become worse and are always experienced during menstruation.
Recently codeine products that would normally help are not even touching the sides of the pain, and I have been experiencing increasing levels of sickness that anti-nausea tablets don&#039;t have any impact on. 
But yesterday a friend gave me a maxalt wafer because I couldn&#039;t function under the intensity of the sickness and pain. 
At first it didn&#039;t seem to do anything. But after maybe an hour to 90 minutes and I was no longer sick, nor was I in pain!! It was like a miracle!! 
How ever vision was slightly more blurred than usual.""",10.0,5
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""On Victoza for one week.  Have noticed drop in sugars from 150  to 120 most of the time.  Still have to take 35 units of fast acting at night to get sugars down to 88 at 3:00am.  Take 25 Lantus at night and 50 in morning.  Some burping, constipation. Weight 300 lbs now. Will monitor it.  Only side effect is an increase in heart beat of about 20 at rest and when exercising (from 70 to 90 at night) from 95 to 115 when at gym.  They are still okay.  I take Coreg and lisinopril for heart medication.  Blood pressures is good as usual, 130/75. A1C - 7.7. Will test in 3 months. Had bypass surgery last year. """,10.0,7
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""This is the worst medication I have ever tried to take. It made me severely depressed, almost to the point of being suicidal. I am normally very happy, so the reaction was alarming. Also, I cried incessantly and had terrible vaginal dryness, loss of appetite, and insomnia. I didn&#039;t eat or sleep for about 3 days, and I was all swollen from crying. (Keep in mind that these symptoms happened on my honeymoon.) My new husband (who wanted me to be on some form of birth control) begged me to stop taking it. 

I stopped taking it, and within 3 months was back to normal. """,1.0,14
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I have been on microgestin Fe 1/20 for 6 years now and I have no issues with this pill. My doctor originally prescribed this medication to me because I get headaches frequently. I do not experience headaches as much as I did before and I have not had any weight gain, emotional distress, or acne of any sort. I get my period on the same day every month and with very minimal cramps and bleeding. I highly recommend this medication.""",10.0,3
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I have been on this medication for almost 2 weeks now and have lost 6 lbs. I am 5&#039;8&quot; was 180lbs. I find that I do not get any side effects (nausea/headache) if I have food in my stomach%u2013so eat when you take it! I also try not to take the evening pills too close to bedtime as it keeps me awake for a while.

This pill has been very effective at suppressing my craving for sweets and my appetite in general. I realized last week that I hadn&#039;t had anything sweet to eat for several days and don&#039;t snack at all. The pill helps me realize that I don&#039;t need to snack throughout the day and only eat when I&#039;m hungry at mealtimes.""",9.0,20
Fleet Enema,Bowel Preparation,"""Used Fleet for bowel prep before a sigmoidoscopy. It was extremely painful, made me sick to my stomach for hours, the chills and shakes, increased heart rate, cramping even after I emptied my bowels. """,4.0,12
Ibuprofen,Muscle Pain,"""It&#039;s good for back problems.""",10.0,28
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Ive used this medication quite a few times in the past few years and it definitely always works. Sometimes one is not enough though but the 3 pill regimen always works when used as directed. Best part is that you can also drink alcohol on this and it will still work. No bad side effects or burning so far.""",10.0,39
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I heard that the 7 day is better than the 3 day, but they were out. So I got the 3 day and figured it would be better than the 1 day. Got home, took a shower, dried off and prepared for relief. I was not prepared. I inserted the cream and got comfortable. Within 10 minutes the itching was 30000000000074 times worse than the YI. And the burning feels like salt on an open wound . I&#039;m pretty tough and have a high pain tolerance. This is not pain. This makes me wish for death. This should be used for modern day torture purposes only. I have tried to get it all out, I&#039;ve taken benadryl. This was a big mistake. I feel so stupid for not just asking my Dr. for Diflucan.""",1.0,6
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Had a lot of cramping and fatigue but worked!""",10.0,1
Glipizide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been a Type 2 diabetic since 2007.  I take Glipizide which is very effective at keeping my blood sugar levels down.  But everyday it gives me an upset stomach and diarrhea which has me miserable.  Just yesterday I had to stop what I was doing and rush home to the toilet.  Horrible!  Just imagine having terrible stomach pains and diarrhea everyday!  It wasn%u2019t until recently that I realized this was a side effect of the Glipizide.  I thought it was from foods containing Gluten that I have been eating.  I had tried Metformin and that is just as bad.  I%u2019m in the process of asking my doctor if there is something else I can take that won%u2019t upset my stomach so much.  Right now I%u2019m in between jobs but need to get back to work!  It%u2019s hard to""",8.0,26
Somatropin,Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency,"""Humatrope first started being used in 1987 I have read.  I started taking daily shots in 1988.  At the time I was 14 years old, 5&#039;4&quot;, 170lbs, and had ZERO growth hormone in my body.  As it stood without treatment it appeared that I would never hit puberty.  I began taking daily shots every day for two years.  During that time I only missed two days.  I grew from 5&#039;4&quot; to 6&#039; by 16 years of age and weighed the same weight that I had before I began the shots.  My body developed normally and I noticed no side effects.  Even after I stopped taking the shots I still continued to grow an additional inch.  My farther is 5&#039;10&quot;, my older brother is 5&#039;11&quot; and I am 6&#039;1&quot;.  It worked PERFECTLY for me.""",10.0,46
Pentosan polysulfate sodium,Interstitial Cystitis,"""I have lived with Interstitial Cystitis for decades and this is the only effective medicine that I have found to relieve my &quot;UTI-like&quot; symptoms when taken regularly. I still have issues with some foods causing irritation of my bladder, but for the most part Elmiron helps me not have to watch every little thing I eat.""",9.0,39
Azelastine / fluticasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I took it for 2-3 days twice a day and have lost my sense of smell...hope its not permanent.  No med is worth losing the ability to smell.""",1.0,8
Doxepin,Insomnia,"""Doctor recommended I try this after failed medication after failed medication.. So far, it has helped my insomnia drastically!""",10.0,32
Enbrel,Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""My daughter was diagnosed with rehumatoid arthritis at the age of 5. It took almost 6 months to get the right diagnosis. She was hospitalized and put on enbrel. It was amazing to see her walking again, being able to use her hands, and run. She has being using enbrel for about 20 months now. However this past few months I have notice it&#039;s not having the same effect as before. She&#039;s staring to limp, and wakes up with her fingers too stiff to move them. Hoping is just a flare.""",9.0,3
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,Constipation,"""I had never been constipated before and was getting really Fed up. I was going to try MOM but my pharmacist recommend senokot along with lactulose. I tried these for a couple of days but neither was working. By day 6 I resorted to MOM knowing I had the following day off. I took 5tbsp at 12:00am and by 3:00am I had a normal gentle BM, with no cramping or side effects. Highly recommended!""",9.0,29
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have found Saphris to be very effective, especially for my bipolar depression. I felt happy for the first time in 4 months and its only 2/3 days to work! I was taking lithium and lamotrigine, but the lamotrigine didn&#039;t bring my mood up and the lithium didn&#039;t either. Needless to say, I was feeling pretty down. Saphris made me feel clear thinking, motivated and reduced my anxiety. And it has only been a week and a day since starting it. I am very pleased. I still have a ways to go in terms of my over all experience with this medication. All the best.""",9.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""So I just switched to this method of bc from my old one Reclipsen and I must say it is excellent!!!! I&#039;M losing weight I have 0 appetite I eat occasionally not too much snacking """,8.0,4
Topicort LP,Psoriasis,"""It&#039;s amazing. First the redness goes away then no more itching.""",10.0,20
Lexapro,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""This has been more effective in treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder in my case than any of the other combinations of antidepressants or mood stabilizers my doctors have tried. It saved my sanity.""",9.0,46
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""1st prep was at 4:00 pm.  It was not as bad as the reviews that I have read on the internet.  I mixed the solution with ice cold water, put a lemon under my nose, held my nose throughout the entire drink + 5mins, use a STRAW placed all the way to the back of your throat!  Put on some good motivational music &quot;blarring&quot; through the house :) and had at it.  Within 10 minutes I had already drank the solution and downed the 1st 16oz chaser.  In between drinking the prep I would stop and suck on a lemon or a small sip of water.  Drink the prep as fast as possible but don&#039;t make yourself sick.  It took only 15 minutes for the solution to work.  Make your bathroom your mini office...(laptop, baby wipes, water chasers with you!, etc..)""",9.0,22
Yasmin,Acne,"""I have been on Yasmin for a few years and I will never come off it now. I tried so many different things to clear up my cystic acne. I had it for about 5 years mainly on my jaw line and nothing got rid of it. I tried different topical treatments, face washes, not wearing make up and different pills but nothing worked. 

Within a month or so of being on Yasmin I noticed I wasn&#039;t getting any big spots. My skin was clearing up majorly and It has been a life saver since. I get the odd spot here and there now but I can deal with that.""",10.0,21
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""I am glad my dermatologist prescribed this for me to use on my armpits.  Initially, I tried using it once a day and it broke me out and I had the itchy-stinging side effect. From thereon, I learned to use it about every 2 days and it keeps me dry along with another prescribed topical treatment. I also use Drysol for my oily face and it works! It calms my oily glands and it produces less oil especially on my nose. If you use Drysol on your face, test it on a small area of your face with a cottonball. I don&#039;t use it everyday on my face. I only use it once a week on my face and every other day on  my nose.  My results were minimal oil production on my face and no need to blot my face throughout the day.""",10.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I guess it did the job and did serve as a birth control . But other than that, this pill did make me depressed. I was on it for about 8 months or so. It didn&#039;t really help with my acne, I think the first week of the pack (after the placebos) my face would be flawless and the rest of the days it would be breakouts. I was always always sad and crying. I got off of it mainly because of the depression. I have been off it for a full 2 months now and I am feeling MUCH better. Much happier... my face is clearer. I don&#039;t think this birth control was for me.""",4.0,5
Voltaren,Pain,"""I have used Celebrex for my knee pain, but I still have some pain in my knee (may be slow effect). Then I change to take Voltaren rapid 25, now the pain have totally disappeared.""",10.0,21
Nicotine,Smoking Cessation,"""Smoked for years, including several when I was already taking Buproprion for depression.  Tried patches, Nicorette brand made me witchy, generics worked better, but still itchy-twitchy &amp; restless.  Gum was good, but still had peaks &amp; troughs.  Inhaler seemed to deliver nicotine more effectively, but still had &quot;mud brain&quot; from the lack of nicotine.  

Hit it down the middle by using a very low dose patch to keep serum levels steady and suppressing urges with the inhaler.  Probably wouldn&#039;t have tried the inhaler if my insurance had not covered it and if I had not received the cheapest, most ineffective patches the first time around from Walgreen&#039;s.  Combo therapy works.  Try it!""",7.0,9
Hydromorphone,Chronic Pain,"""I am 5&#039;. 105 lbs and was a carpenter for 6 years . I have a bad back 2 disc replaced in neck with a plate &amp; 6 screws which gets cold and the pain goes right down my back . Have had 15 operations . Fibromyalgia and arthritis. Tried morphine and butane patches which made me sick. I take hydrocodone 10 mg 5 X day . Which only lasts 2 to 3 hrs. Grit my teeth the rest of the time (broken a few).  I  started Exalgo   12 mg  yesterday and I started feeling better in about 2 hrs.  This is a miracle, I don&#039;t hurt!  There were times I didn&#039;t think I could go on and now I have a new lease on life . I hope it continues to keep working ! Happy gal!""",10.0,40
Zofran,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I have suffered with migraines for years; with them comes nausea and vomiting. I have just started taking,&quot;zofran&quot;, twice. Thank goodness it has helped. I was tired of suppositories.""",8.0,17
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have been on Contrave for 6 days now, and lost 4 pounds! I&#039;m excited, and can&#039;t wait to see how much more I will lose. I have so much energy now. I love having sex now because I have the energy. I&#039;m loving Contrave.""",9.0,70
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had the Mirena inserted in December 2012. In August 2015, almost 3 years of no periods, no negative side effects at all, I started having severe cramps. My Mirena had migrated and was lodged in the side of my uterus, so i had to get a new one inserted. In January 2016, I had a positive pregnancy test and my IUD was missing (later found sideways in the top of my uterus). A week later, I had an ultrasound and was told I had miscarried. Although we did not want another child for another 2 years, having a miscarriage was one of the worst experiences ever, not to mention the pain and discomfort from have the Mirena moving. Mirena not only allowed me to get pregnant, it caused me extreme pain and caused me to miscarry.""",1.0,8
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""Started April 1.  I have now completed 3 months and weight 213 lbs.  I started drug at 238 and my all-time high was 249.  I am very pleased with the weight loss of 25 lbs. and 36 respectively. I am so happy I started this drug because I am tired of being fat. It is so nice to look in the mirror and like what you see. Once I reach my goal weight of about 190, I will probably stop the drug and swim all by himself. I will never again allow myself to get fat again and will keep on eating properly. As long as you stay away from the deadly foods like soda,cake, cookies, pies, ice cream, red meat and fried foods, you are good to go!  Just add in water, portion-control, treadmill, and some help from above and you will be alright! No side effects.""",10.0,35
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I first took this 1.5 yrs ago. I knew there was no chance of me getting pregnant as I was to get my period any day, but my bf insisted, so I took it. Was a little nauseous and tired and got my period three days later as usual. 
I took it recently after unprotected sex with FWB when ovulating. I messed up my ovulation calculations and freaked out when I realized. Took the pill 21 hours after sex and had a terrible feeling. Was tired that week but that was it. Next week I was sure I was pregnant. Cramping, tired, breast changes, dizzy at times, diarrhea, and nauseous, especially in the evening and at night. I&#039;m a divorced mother so I know what being pregnant feels like and I was panicked. Got my period four days early. So happy!!!!""",8.0,6
Estradiol / norethindrone,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""My symptoms were slight including flashes at night and some insomnia. Vaginal dryness was another concern. The patch has really helped. It&#039;s been almost a year since I started the patch. Early on I had some spotting, but that has stopped. I am having some puffiness in the application area.""",10.0,13
Ergocalciferol,Vitamin D Deficiency,"""Was prescribed 50000 iu of Drisdol once a week for 12 weeks. I was reluctant to take it since OTC Vitamin D3 triggers migraines. My doctor  assured me that, since Drisdol was Vitamin D2 NOT D3  it wouldn&#039;t cause headaches. Boy was he WRONG. With 24 hours after taking the first capsule I had a severe migraine that none of my usual meds even made a dent it.  I ended suffering up in bed for three days. Oh, did I mention the horrible knee pain that came along with the migraine?? I guess I was lucky that I had to stay in bed since my legs hurt too bad to walk. Needless to say,I  stopped the Drisdol. I&#039;m sure my doctor won&#039;t be happy with my decision but if he had the reaction to Drisdol that I had I&#039;m sure he would stop taking it too.""",1.0,12
Symbyax,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been taking Symbyax for 3 weeks. I cannot believe the difference its made in my life. I was always against anti-depressants since all I had tried made me feel worse. I haven&#039;t had energy or motivation like this in, I cant remember how long! It is hard to wake up if I take it too late in the evening. I&#039;m afraid of the weight gain but I think it would be worth it. I am only giving it a 9 since it is so expensive and I have no insurance.""",9.0,27
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I used fluoxetine specifically to tackle depression and social anxiety. Within DAYS my anxiety had left relieving my depression. I used to take it everyday to handle social situations in High School. Now I take it before social events and distressing and anxiety provoking situations. It helped me a lot.""",10.0,91
Pseudoephedrine,Nasal Congestion,"""I had a terrible experience with this medicine and I do not recommend at all. Instead of helping you to decongest, it just makes you more congested. It stops the phlegm from being coughed up which it would make you feel worst. The minute I stopped taking the medicine I started be able get rid of the phlegm. Same as the majority of medicines over the counter, they are just a temporary help - but on them long they make more damage to you.""",1.0,8
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""So relieved to have found this. I&#039;ve been suffering with inconsistent sleep/insomnia for months because of severe anxiety. I&#039;ve been on Prozac for six weeks which is also known to worsen/induce insomnia in early stages. Tried benzos like Diazepam, which of course were helping, but obviously was only prescribed them for a couple of days at a time due to addictive properties. Doctor suggested Seroquel at a low dose (25mg) at night for sleep and it worked wonders immediately. Within a week I have found that I now need 50-75mg for adequate sleep though, but the doctor is fine with me using up to 100mg for sleep, particularly as I&#039;m not using it during the day. No nasty side effects but has made my appetite return with a vengeance!""",9.0,28
Loxapine,Schizophrenia,"""it works, hear less voices, but it&#039;s hard to get up in the morning, can&#039;t think, lose creativity , feel like a zombie, but you hear less voices""",7.0,1
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I was in a horrid motorcycle accident and ended up having to take almost 8 10mg Norco a day to feel good/normal. I went to a doctor who told me the Norcos were causing the pain now and I needed to get off. Skeptical but hopeful I tried the doc&#039;s plan. First 3 days I was on Subutex which I started as soon as my withdrawals started and it took 2 pills before my withdrawals stopped after about 10 minutes. I continued on that dose for 2 more days and then started Suboxone strips and after about 6 months my doc switched me to Zubsolv. I cut down Zubsolv, as tolerable, from 2 pills a day to a quarter pill then quit. 4 days later I think I&#039;m feeling a lot better but I still need more time to normalize. Hope this helps!""",10.0,19
Loperamide,"Diarrhea, Chronic","""I have had chronic diarrhea for 20 years. I could not eat without experiencing diarrhea, had accidents in public places. The first thing I did when entering a new building was locate the restroom. I frequently had to leave my classroom unattended to run--no running would have been disastrous--carefully walk to the nearest restroom and have embarrassingly flatulent and explosive bouts of diarrhea. I finally started  self-medicating, taking one tablet in the morning and one before supper. I have two normal bowel motions a day. No more diarrhea now. My life has changed!""",10.0,132
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the shot for about 11 months and so far I love it!  It&#039;s much easier than taking a pill every day and I didn&#039;t like the idea of Nuvaring or an IUD.  I was practically bed-ridden by pain during that time of the month and now I barely notice a thing.  When I first started with the shots I still had my period but it was irregular, lighter, and less painful.  Now I&#039;ve reached a point where I might have light spotting once during a shot cycle.  Pills sent me into a temporary depression and lowered my libido. I haven&#039;t noticed either with the shot.  I will have a bone density test done, but otherwise I love the Depo shot!""",9.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have good and bad things to say about this birth control. I got on it at age 15 to help with my period symptoms. I have recently become sexually active and it has so far prevented pregnancy. I experience light period yet are still sometimes painful. The worst thing for me has to be my breast tenderness and my nausea when I take it in the morning. I have anxiety and depression problems and I&#039;m trying to figure out if it&#039;s because of the pill or not.""",5.0,2
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""For me this medication did absolutely nothing.. went back to my usual 2 daily Imodium after one miserable week of &quot;going&quot; almost nonstop.
BUT even though is was useless for me I say try it out, we are all different. 
Best wishes to us all.""",1.0,14
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""This was the 2nd birth control I have been put on.

I had two major flaws with this birth control.  One was that I gained a crazy amount of weight. My breasts went up a full cup size, which would&#039;ve been nice if I wasn&#039;t already a DD. 
My other issue was that it made me very emotional.  Crying spells were triggered by nearly nothing.  
However, there were many positives.  My skin is near flawless (I did break out for the first couple of weeks, but I let my body get used to the hormones.) My periods are very regular and predictable and a low to moderate flow. Lasting 4 days instead of my usual 5.  I do not experience frequent headaches or cramps, if anything they had stopped.  And the most important part-I&#039;m not pregnant!""",5.0,0
Acetaminophen / codeine,Pain,"""I use several narcotics for the daily chronic pain I suffer from. Also I have glaucoma and uvetis which is an eye disease I also suffer from. When I run out of my Vicodin I use Tylenol 3 until I get my script filled. I think it works great, Love my Tylenol 3. With a daughter with special needs I need my pain controlled.""",10.0,51
Imipramine,Depression,"""I suffered from depression on and off til I was 33. My doctor prescribed a couple medicines without success. Tried Tofranil because my mother took it in the late 1950&#039;s. Noticed a gradual improvement over 1 to 4 months with the full effect over a period of about 12 months. Medicine did not work at 100mg so went up to 250mg then 200mg. Some (small price) side effects include dry mouth (Gum, tictac remedy) medicine makes you sleepy about 2 hrs after ingestion. Get ready for a good nights sleep, increased appetite and feeling more relaxed than ever before. I remember the first sign of the Tofranil working was when I went outside one day and the sun seemed so bright and I was happier to be alive. That was 25years ago. """,8.0,172
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I started Byetta in 2005, sugars were between 300-350. My weight was around 320 also. I had horrid nausea. I threw up a lot too. My sugars immediately dropped to normal though. Now, looking back on it, I think I just ate all the wrong foods. I&#039;ve been off and on Byetta over the years depending on which insurance I have had. I just started it back up two days ago after going off last month to try Onglyza. My weight is now 213 by the way.""",10.0,20
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""So my sister told me about MC. So I purchased it at my local Walgreens. I&#039;m a pretty small person and was worried about having the runs so I only drank about a fourth of the bottle. I did lemon which wasn&#039;t to bad, just sour. I took it at 1pm. Then at 2, I sipped a little more so I drank half of the bottle by 2:30. In between the dosages, I drank lots of water. By 3pm my stomach started gurgling and I started feeling pressure. I ran to the bathroom. The &quot;plug&quot; or hard part of the stool was still pretty painful to pass but I was prepared for that. What I wasn&#039;t prepared for was the burning. My bum burned like the fire of a thousand suns. But it works well and fast. I would do it again for relief.""",9.0,15
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,None,"""I am 31 and this is the first birth contorl I have ever used. I have had no bad side effects from this other than really bad acne. I never had any issues with acne until now so it has to be the pill. I am going to change to another at my next OBGYN appointment. I just hope the other pills that help acne don&#039;t give me any of the other horrible side effects I have read about on here.""",6.0,4
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 21 and I have had Mrena for about 7 months now.  Unfortunately I haven&#039;t had good results. I now have my period 2 times a month, and if I&#039;m not on my period, I have a yeast infection. My doctor did cultures and test and couldn&#039;t figure out why the infections were coming. My guess is the Mirena because that&#039;s when it started. I&#039;m scheduled to get it taken out.""",2.0,3
Clobetasol,Psoriasis,"""Clobex is in shampoo form. I use that weekly. Need 2 tsp. Lathers up really well. I leave the shampoo on for a few hours then rinse. This is a great maintenance first me between the spray applications- I apply the spray on wet hair/scalp so it stretches the product more bc it&#039;s expensive.""",10.0,2
Rythmol SR,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Atrial fibrillation onset 1997... have had 6 cardioversions since drugs would not convert to sinus rhythm. Started 325mg Rythmol SR 2x a day after last cardioversion (March 2007). Stopped drinking alcohol, and haven&#039;t had an episode since.""",10.0,38
Contrave,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been on contrave since Nov. 6th, as of today, I&#039;m down 12lbs, my questions are #1 does it make you sleepy, or is it just me? 2nd, has anybody tried eating sweets on this pill? Well we had our Christmas Party at work, and I tell you eating sweets, and drinking any amount of alcohol will have you sick, so don&#039;t do it""",8.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I won&#039;t say don&#039;t stress, because its inevitable and all I did for the last 2 weeks was google, google, and GOOGLE. On august 4th, I had sex with my boyfriend and it got carried away really quick, he came inside of me with no protection (stupid, I know) and he said he thought pulled out, but I was leaking heavily with his semen. We went to the drugstore 3 hours later and got plan b. I took it right away and the only side effects were nausea and bloating. I woke up today and felt really off, so I went to the bathroom and I have never been more happier to know that my underwear was bright red and filled with blood. My period was supposed to arrive on the 17th but its early. (: be calm and let the pill do its job! I promise you&#039;ll be okay!""",10.0,6
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Right after insertion I thought &quot;here comes relief&quot; .....then the burn hit. I&#039;m lying on floor trying to ride this out but it is painful beyond burning. I feel like I have acid up there. I don&#039;t do reviews but this product needs to be discontinued and every package remaining burned so no one goes through this.""",1.0,10
Bupropion,Depression,"""I was on the generic for a while; unfortunately ALL of them didn&#039;t help. I switched over the the brand name 6 days ago and am experiencing less side effects so far and just feeling better overall.  There is a big difference for me.  I was able to find that the manufacturer has a program where the most you pay is $50 a month. I was lucky, they called my insurance and my copay is ZERO.  There is definitely something going on with this and I am sure the manufacturer of the brand name is reimbursing the insurance companies somehow.  Either way; my opinion : NO GENERIC FOR ANY WELLBUTRIN.""",8.0,77
Ativan,Anxiety,"""Sleep, anxiety disorder or panic attacks, Ativan is very tolerable and very little side effects compared to Xanax and Klonapin (moody effects).""",9.0,116
Viibryd,Depression,"""25 year old male. By far the best antidepressant I&#039;ve been on. Initially I had a little trouble with insomnia but it went away after a couple weeks. I also had trouble finding the best time of day to take it. After trying both in the evening and morning I came to the conclusion that its best taken in the morning. Other than insomnia I have experience no other side effects. Additionally my libido has increased substantially, an added bonus. My father has also started Viibryd do to my positive experience. I would definitely recommend this medicine to others.""",10.0,44
Oxybutynin,Overactive Bladde,"""Worked really well to keep my urination down from 20 times a day to maybe 6 depending of course on the amount of liquid I consume. I was also prescribed this to help with my out of control sweating, and it has helped immensely with this problem also.
I do experience severe dry mouth, but I keep gum or a drink handy always.  To me, the dry mouth is a worthwhile trade off for the benefits I get.""",8.0,29
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""I was prescribed Vistaril for bad panic attacks, as needed. I was put on Celexa, and less than an hour after taking it, I felt extreme fear and had the worst panic attack I&#039;ve ever experienced. I called my doctor immediately and was told to go ahead and take the Vistaril. It calmed me down in less than 15 minutes. It did however, make me so drowsy that I found it impossible to stay awake. Thank goodness I have it on hand for my next attempt with Wellbutrin.""",8.0,87
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""This did help me with depression a few years ago, but my doctor tried to put me back on it for anxiety this time and I immediately felt the side effects that I really didn&#039;t pinpoint to this at the time but after just two doses this time around they were EXACTLY as I remembered. Diarrhea and an inability to relax.  The diarrhea was horrible, when I would eat out I would have to be by a bathroom, I found myself looking around for a restroom. I thought it was me but I now know it was in fact the Zoloft. Put me in some very embarrassing situations and it kept me from eating out. The inability to relax was quite bad, felt depressed. Thinking back I just hate it that I had to take this medicine, I should have taken it for a few months not a year.""",4.0,21
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""This pill is very effective and has its ups and downs. I took this med in back in 2014 for my ADHD and stopped completely in 2015 due to the side affects. I am currently taking it again and it has changed me completely. 
PROS: 
*You can concentrate incredibly
 *You get work done fast
 * It makes you think twice
* loose weight (if your interested in that)
Cons:
*You get paranoid
*You feel nauseated the whole time
*You become very antisocial
*You get aggravated very quickly 
*People always think your sad or something&#039;s wrong
*APPETITE IS GONE 
*You get sad fairly quick
*Everything bothers you
*Its very hard to get or stay happy
*It gets hard to fall asleep 

This is my 2nd month back on it and there has been a substantial change in me already""",3.0,25
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had implanon for 2 years now and I LOVE it. I Have No Worries Whatsoever With This Birth Control. I Don&#039;t Even Have My Period Much With It, Which I Gladly Like. I HIGHLY and FULLY RECOMMEND To Try It.""",10.0,0
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I took Plan B 10 hours after having unprotected sex with my boyfriend and for two days I was nauseous, and I had no appetite, but that passed. A week later, I got my period but it was extremely heavy with blood clots, but I&#039;d rather have a heavy flow than a baby.""",10.0,38
Propranolol,Benign Essential Trem,"""For a year I had been taking one (40mg) once a day and it definitely helped my tremors. However it did cause a lack of energy, a weight gain, as well as too large a drop in blood pressure levels, causing dizziness. Now I only take one if I&#039;m having a bad day of tremors. It helps but takes a long time to kick in.""",6.0,15
Haloperidol,Psychosis,"""Overnight relief from psychosis, controls intrusive thoughts and slows the brain down so you have control of your mind. Such a good feeling to be in control! I do experience fidgeting with limbs, especially my toes. Involuntary muscle spasms went away after about a month.""",8.0,4
Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""My husband went and got me the three day monostat tonight because I have been have some really bad itching. Well I insert it and went to bed. Less than 10 minutes I jumped out of bed in excruciating pain. I mean the burning is soooooo unbearable I am literally in tears. I sat over the toilet and started pushing and wiping with tissue and got a chunk of it out but I&#039;m still in much pain from the burning. Tried letting the cold shower run over and up in me and that only helped a bit. What has happened to this brand. I have used this in the past and all I ever felt was a bit mushy in my panty at night from the cream. I am now having mild cramps and just want to tear my whole vagina out  and throw in the garbage. I will NOT be using this again. Ever!""",1.0,10
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""This was a waste of my $20. I felt the tingle and rushed to the store. I was using the medicine religiously. The cold sore only got worse. The swelling and the pain were almost unbearable. This is about day 5 and I have a horrible looking scab on my lip. I don&#039;t want to go outside. It&#039;s so embarrassing.""",1.0,10
Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir,Hepatitis C,"""I&#039;m glad to have the medicine.  I&#039;m very tired. No headaches, but aching joints.
A lot of gas.  My second week.  Skin tone is getting brighter. Eyes are getting whiter. Urine fluctuates from clear to dark.
Got a real good deal on the meds. Didn&#039;t have to pay any out of pocket. Medicare covered the whole cost.  I&#039;m very grateful.
I&#039;m not itching as much as before.""",8.0,17
Docusate,Constipation,"""Helps stop the pain of feeling constipated, and my stool isn&#039;t runny.""",9.0,116
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I took the Suprep Bowel Prep at 6:00 p.m. and it started to work at 6:30&#039;ish. It is now 7:06 p.m. and I have had no cramping, nausea, headache or vomiting. When my stomach rumbles, I run to the bathroom. Lots of watery diarrhea. I have been drinking tons of water, about 14- 8 oz cups so far.  My only complaint is the Suprep tastes like ocean water. Very salty. I chewed a piece of cinnamon gum after drinking it.""",9.0,9
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I had Mirena inserted in 10/7/15 for heavy vaginal bleeding. I am 50 have had 2 children and have to say the insertion was painful. Since insertion I have been bleeding non stop along with heavy cramping and low back pain. The side effects have been horrible for me.. I have had major mood swings, anxiety, decreased appetite and no desire for sex whatsoever. I have recently been experiencing a stabbing pain in my right side which leaves me doubled over in pain for a short time. I had an ultrasound to make sure the Mirena did not move and was causing this pain to occur. Thankfully all results came back ok.. I have an appointment on 11/3 to have it checked but I am going to ask the doctor to remove it at that time.. not worth it to me.""",1.0,15
Botox,Migraine Prevention,"""I started using Botox as a prophylactic treatment for migraines last year.  It has saved my life.  I was having headaches 15-20x/month now I may have 1-4 with much less intensity.  It has been such a drastic change.""",10.0,31
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Female 54 years old
Normally I eat a high fiber diet and was directed low fiber diet the day prior to prep and clear liquids day of prep
Took first dose @ 5pm; nauseated, abdominal cramps, headaches. Drank about a 1/2 gallon of water over the next few hours and nothing happened.
Woke up @ 3 am and felt the need to fart but it was diarrhea and gas. Couldn&#039;t go back to sleep because of hunger. Liquid diarrhea continued until 6 am when I took the second dose.
As the hours and diarrhea continued, it became clearer almost urine colored. The cleansing continued up to the moment I had the procedure at 11 am. Lots of gas and continued &#039; cleansing&#039; diarrhea until about 24 hours after the initial dose. Opt for water not soda after colonoscopy""",7.0,5
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I am on my second month of taking Tri-sprintec.  I have not experienced any nausea, cramps, mood swings, or weird bleeding from the pill.  My last period was actually really short and really light.  The price is great too.  My only complaint is that it makes my face break out horribly.  During the first 2-3 weeks of the first month my acne got horrible.  During the last week and a half my face cleared up great though.  Now, I am 2 weeks into my second month and my face looks awful again. I talked to my dermatologist and she told me that it is a great pill when used for clearing up acne and that my face should look great in 2-4 months.  I hope this is true!""",9.0,11
Lyrica,Neuralgia,"""I have nerve damage in my L4 / L5 disc and down my leg. Out of all my medicines the one that helps me the most is Lyrica. I can tell if I miss a pill because my pain goes up. The pain medicines just hide the pain and not that well on cold and rainy days. Lyrica helps the pain - it is the best nerve medicine I have ever had. I gained 40 lbs. I have been on Neurontin with lots of side effects. As much as I hate the 40 lbs I&#039;m glad to have the medicine.""",8.0,42
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 15 and have been using this birth control for about 3 months now. I find it amazing! There is SOME spotting but its okay. As for weight gain, I gained 5 pounds and on a girl who&#039;s 5&#039;1 it looks like a lot. I never had acne ever and when I started the pill I had oily skin and acne. There are side effects but this pill is amazing and recommend it to everyone.""",10.0,3
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""My beloved husband used Chantix to stop smoking after 30  years of tobacco abuse.  He was VERY emotional during the first two weeks, crying easily.  After those 2 weeks?  RAGE &amp; ANGER prevailed.  He quit smoking, Praise the Lord.  He quit Chantix after about 6 weeks, PRAISE THE LORD!  I&#039;m concerned about residual rage &amp; anger emotions AFTER stopping this miracle medicine.  He still has bouts of extreme rage and anger and wasn&#039;t really like this before Chantix.  Understanding I&#039;m not the &#039;perfect&#039; wife, but! """,10.0,6
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been taking Victoza for 4-5 weeks.  Seems to keep my sugar in line.  Was 190 - 240 range  no 71 -117 range.  I was a little naucious the first week at .6 dose BS 110-138.  Next week went up to in between .6 and 1.2 dose.  Some headaches but experienced a full day of diarrhea (it was hell for that day).  Stayed at that dose for almost 2 weeks blood sugars were 91 - 135 mostly below 120.  Testing 6-8 times a day.  Increased dose at about the 3rd to 4th week to 1.2.  Blood sugars are mostly normal 71-122.  Although fasting mornings BS is 135- 155.  Yet I test in the middle of night my BS is 99-107 (I am experiencing insomnia). I have been experiencing loose bowel movements and diarrhea for the last 2 weeks.  I hope to go back to normal.""",8.0,50
Etanercept,Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I have had Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis since 5th grade and until now (my sophomore year of college) I have had to use pills to keep it under control.  I will admit that I was very adverse to the idea of a self injecting medication, in fact, my doctor has been trying to convince me to use them for years and I have always refused.  Finally my doctor said that he thought it was the only good option left.  I couldn&#039;t be happier.  The injections are only once a week and they are virtually PAINLESS.  It sounds crazy but it&#039;s true.  The other amazing thing is that the morning after I had used the first injection, I was PAIN FREE. It worked that fast. If you&#039;re thinking about Enbrel you should really give it a try... you won&#039;t be disappointed.""",10.0,14
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I am 27 married with one child who is 7.  I had my first Mirena inserted at my 6 week check up after his birth.  The first 5 years of use was amazing.  The insertion did not hurt at all as well as not having the normal cramping and spotting after insertion. I haven&#039;t had a period since. My problems have come from the new Mirena. I had inserted 2 years ago. I have had significant weight gain, anxiety, my hair has changed texture, my skin is oily, and the mood swings are horrid.  I wish this time around was as good as the first. I hope this will help others because I feel like I am going crazy and now I know it is not just me.""",6.0,15
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""I suffer from chronic sinus infections and migraine headaches. I usually can tell if a sinus infection has taken hold when sumatriptan ( migraine med) is not working!  first go round a couple year ago with Augmentin 875 mg big pills was awful, and I experienced what others reported with horrible chemo like diareah effects, barely made it through 5 of 10 days, but felt better in head afterwards. decided to gut it out again a couple years later with another sinus infection after weaker antibiotics did not work and had a much easier time with augmentin. perhaps body needs to adjust yo this med, but thank god it works!""",8.0,23
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""I have been taken 30mg for depression.  It has not lifted it completely but I do feel a lot better.  The only downside is the increase in appetite.  I have put on 1/2 stone in 2 weeks.  So not sure I am going to stick with it as the weight gain is adding to  my depression.""",5.0,26
Ziprasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I gave it a 10 minus the side effects. I have taken it since January 2008. It did give me tardive dyskinesia and I take 30mg Remeron for the tardive dyskinesia. Geodon works 90%. Geodon is worth the side effects.""",10.0,19
Accutane,Acne,"""If you have acne, Accutane is the holy grail.  I had mild-moderate acne in high school.  I took it for six weeks.  It sucked my skin dry as a bone, but after that, my skin looked pristine.  With the exception of an occasional stray pimple, I have not had a breakout in 15 years.  There is no point in trying anything else.""",10.0,48
Invokana,"Diabetes, Type 2","""At first I had great success. I lost 15 lbs, I no longer needed to use Novorapid and reduced my Lantus.  Then my BS started increasing and had to use Novorapid again and increase Lantus. My a1c went from 8.9 to 8.3 in 3 months.  Severe yeast infection from the start.  My endo increased it to 300 mg.  I still take the same dose of Novorapid and Lantus and still have highs. Haven&#039;t lost any more weight and yeast infection is so bad I just want to claw someone&#039;s eyes out.  I&#039;m not sure I want to stay on it.""",4.0,23
Pylera,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""*UPDATE* The Pylera worked! The bacteria has been eradicated!

I completed my 10 day treatment on April 7, 2014. The only side effect was some mild nausea (I just ate a little more) and a bad taste in my mouth (lots of sugar-free gum). I am waiting 30 says to test to see if the bug is gone. I will come back on here with the results of the endoscopy.""",10.0,45
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I started taking Sprintec at 15, and have been taking it for a little over a year now, because my dermatologist recommended it, and said it would help regulate my period and stop cramps. And it did just that! I have not had sex yet, so I have no personal experience for pregnancy prevention, however I hear it works very well. I had no side effects except a little weight gain in my breasts - I went from a 34 B to a 36 C. But every birth control has different effects on different girls. Don&#039;t be afraid to give this one a try.""",10.0,3
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the implant since Feb 2016. Before that I got the depo shots and decided to switch because I did not like the depo. I have been VERY impressed with the implant and how it has been for me. I spotted one time in 2016 and it was about a month after I got the implant, I think it was just because my body was just trying to get used to the horomones. I cramped for a week, and only bled for a few days. As of today (mar 2017) I was cramping all day, low and behold I started my period. Now I am not complaining considering I haven&#039;t had one for over a year, but I am hoping this will be just like last time! I do recommend it!""",10.0,5
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""This medicine worked wonders and literally overnight. I hurt my back and was given 90 baclofen. After I stopped taking the it completely I started having major issues (which I later found out was extreme anxiety). From the second I woke up (I wasn&#039;t able to sleep more than an hour or two 3if I was lucky a night) till the time I fell asleep I had this feeling as if something was innately wrong and I couldn&#039;t figure out what it was. Everyone said I was overly stressed, but before even taking baclofen I was more stressed than I was after. I had nothing to worry about anymore, but wasn&#039;t able to sleep, interact with people, eat... I went to the dr and he prescribed me klonopin and I felt normal again. I feel as though a weight has been lifted.""",9.0,3
Lorazepam,Insomnia,"""I have taken just about every drug known to man and found that Ativan works best. Calms me right down and actually lets me sleep ALL NIGHT !""",9.0,151
Methadone,Opiate Withdrawal,"""I am in my 3rd year of treatment, and I love it. I honestly think I would be in jail or dead by now. The only downfall to it is the bad reputation it has gotten over the years. It&#039;s a wonderful drug for those who are ready and willing.""",9.0,45
Testim,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I have been using this for about three weeks now. There was a big initial &quot;boost&quot; in my energy levels, mood, work performance and all across the board things seemed to get better, and depression seemed to lift quite a bit. It does not stick for me if I delay putting on my shirt for 10-15 minutes and letting it dry. If you&#039;re sweating it wily I noticed the smell at first, but now I don&#039;t smell it anymore. The only person who noticed was a woman who said she liked the smell. Hmmm. The initial &quot;boost&quot; phase seems to be wearing off now. I am a bit out of shape and am exercising hard - it could be that, or the common issue with the body lowering T in response to an external source increasing it.""",8.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve only been taking Taytulla for two weeks, I do have depression but taytulla has intensified it tremendously as well as make me super emotional. My skin is always clear except for the week before my period but ever since I&#039;ve been taking taytulla by skin is COMPLETELY broken out. I was put on the pill because I am extremely anemic, and my periods usually last 9-14 days. The pill did reduce the time I am on my period for but that&#039;s it.""",2.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Menstrual Disorders,"""Ive been on it for about 3 years. Has worked well and no problems. I was on a triphasic for a year and it made my migraines horrible the monophasic pill has helped. An interesting side effect is I do not continuously take the pills, i just take it normally. After a few months my periods completely disappeared. I freaked out thinking i was pregnant and took a test, it was negative and told my doctor and had a blood test ran and found no pregnancy or other problems. He said it was a side effect that my periods would just go away. It&#039;s great but still weird to me, I&#039;ve only had spotting for 2 days in the last 3 years. Save money on tampons though! I also noted that your sex drive does go down, never had any problems with dryness though.""",8.0,4
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,,"""So far it&#039;s worked for me. Notice darker urine since I started the pill.""",5.0,3
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I had a drug reaction and was back in hospital for 5-7 days and had hearing loss as a side effect""",10.0,14
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got my first implanon in July 2011 at 17y/o. The 3 years of being on my first rod was okay. I gained about 15lbs, started getting a little acne (never had acne before that), and I had a period about twice a year (light, lasted a week). I got my second implant in July 2014. A month later I started experience HORRIBLE acne, mood swings and more weight gain. I&#039;ve now gained about about 30lbs since getting my first rod. The only pros are no periods (twice a year), and no pregnancies (my boyfriend had unprotected sex for almost 5 yrs). My acne has calmed down a lot in the past 6 months but I now have a lot of scarring. It&#039;s now almost 2 years into my second rod and I plan on getting it removed this summer because I can&#039;t get the weight off.""",4.0,10
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""Just started my third week. No side effects so far. On first week lost desire to snack on second day. However on second week I noticed I seemed to want to snack more. Desire seems to have gone now though. I am drinking tons of water, cut out sugar and increased protein. Hope to start exercising again soon after hurting foot in a fall.
Started at 170lbs down four pounds so far. Losing slower than I&#039;d like but am feeling positive.""",8.0,6
Ultram,ibromyalgia,"""Its the only thing that works for me!""",10.0,30
Phenelzine,None,"""My brother had a terrible reaction to Nardil. His behavior and personality changed immensely when he started taking it for depression and then he hit bottom when he tried to get off it. Maybe it is a wonder drug for some, but if you start having hallucinations or your reality changes, please get help.""",1.0,19
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""Xanax is great. It gets rid of anxiety but makes me drowsy.""",8.0,13
Ovide,Head Lice,"""OVIDE ROCKS!! My 7 year old contracted lice from her school/daycare. I bought three lice shampoos from the pharmacy in addition to two cans of lice spray for my house and vehicle. To no avail., these treatments did not work and had to be done over and over again. I spent approx. $50.00 on the products and another $30.00 on cleaning supplies. I was fed up with spending so much money, so I took her to the doctor. Her pediatrician prescribed OVIDE and it completely killed all of the lice AND nits. When I rinsed it out 10 hours later,  I combed through it only to find, partial flakes of dandruff (a possible side effect of OVIDE due to the dryness). NOTHING ELSE!! The smell is AWFUL but completely WORTH IT!""",10.0,56
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I have had an awesome experience with liletta. I got mine inserted in october of 2015 and I have loved it ever since. I had my liletta inserted about a week after my period. My insertion went smoothly. It was not very painful. Other reviews I had read said that it would be excruciating, but that wasnt the case for me. I did not have any spotting or anything like that. Everything has been normal, and on schedule.. just lighter and less painful. I had very bad periods and I wanted them gone. They are not gone altogether just yet, but they are better and lighter. I would definitely recommend IUDs to everyone! Lol I loveee it""",10.0,8
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Cervical Dystonia,"""Each time I have had injections, the spasms stop within a couple of days, but then I have severe weakness in my neck and weird gait disturbances and muscle weakness in my lower extremities for up to 3 months.  Just about the time I decide I won&#039;t get injections again, I have had pretty bad neck spasms and upper back pain, making me reconsider getting more treatments.  It&#039;s a vicious cycle.....""",9.0,22
Zoloft,Depression,"""Very good for treating depression, although there are some sexual side effects.""",7.0,18
Apixaban,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""Possibly due to my flu/pneumonia, had an episode of ventrical tachycardia followed by a-fib.  Had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). Put on beta blockers and antibiotics in hospital and monitored for several days before going home with script for Eliquis in addition to the other meds.  The need for a blood thinner was debated because of very low risk factors. After 4th dose of Eliquis on the second day of being released, developed itchy red rash over much of face, neck, torso, arms, thighs and genital area.   Doctor advised me to stop taking  Eliquis.""",1.0,25
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,Acne,"""I love Beyaz. I was on Beyaz for 4 years and decided to try a new pill (Dumb). I switched to another birth control for a year and broke out terribly, battled depression and had inexplicable mood swings. I switched back to Beyaz two months ago and my acne has cleared COMPLETELY after a month and a half, my breasts grew a cup size, and I am not gaining weight. I am also a runner and was worried about the &#039;blood clot&#039; scandals with this medicine, however, I have never had a problem. It is an incredible birth control pill for me and I absolutely LOVE it. I am also a nurse- from my understanding, I want to note that many of the issues with blood clots are in HIGH RISK patients- those who smoke, who are over 40 etc. Take care of your body!""",10.0,30
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""I am 40+ female! I thought I was going to live in misery the rest of my life! I had bowel movements  every 3-5 days! I had so much bloating! I was cranky and had very little energy! I had constant pain in my back under my ribs! Since taking linzess, all of that is gone and I have had a bowel movement everyday! My energy is so much better! I am a different person! Thankful to God!""",9.0,63
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I didn&#039;t think this pill was that bad, nor was it my favorite.  My doctor stopped carrying Lutera which I&#039;d been on for about a year and loved, and they said Tarina was basically the same.  I don&#039;t like it as much- my skin isn&#039;t as perfect as it was on Lutera, and some months I have spotting for 2 weeks straight- but I have not experienced any weight gain or nausea on this pill.  It also hasn&#039;t effected my mood the same way Lutera did- I was so angry on Lutera, any little thing sent me into a rage!  But because of the spotting this pill is kind of a pain.  I tried to skip my period on Tarina by skipping the brown pills and going straight to white and that seemed to wreak havoc on my period so I don&#039;t suggest doing that.""",7.0,2
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I am 40 years old. I started taking Phentermine 37.5mg 6 weeks ago, and have been doing a 2000 calorie or less diet (because it is hard to eat that much, just not hungry). Just went to the doctor today, I have lost 23 lbs. I did experience a little insomnia the first couple of days but I take the pill at 5:30am before work and that seems to help. I sweat a lot for most part of the morning and have a lot of energy but dry mouth is definitely a side effect, but it helps with getting you to drink the amount of water you need to be drinking if you are not a water drinker like me. I do have a significant amount of weight to lose so hopefully the weight loss continues at this rate.""",10.0,76
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I was prescribed this due to acne around my chin/ forehead and black heads on my nose as well as my cheeks. The first two days of applying this at night it was fine. On the third day I woke up to wash my face and noticed that my face was red and when I used my daily face wash it stung like crazy. After washing my face, I always use a facial moisturizer, and that even stung when I put it on! Later on in the day I noticed that my face was so flaky. I did not apply the following two days due to stinging and extreme dryness. I plan to use it again when my symptoms die down, but instead of using it every day.. I&#039;ll use it every other day instead. I think that this product is too harsh to use on your face every day.""",4.0,2
Angeliq,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I am 55 years old and went through menapause 2 years ago. I have still got my uterus and after my yearly visit to my gynae he decided to put me on Angeliq for my hot flushes.  After taking them for 3 weeks and noticing absolutely no change, started a period which lasted for 9 days (haven&#039;t had a period in 2 years).  After the bleeding stopped I started with nausea and severe cramping.  Phoned the gynae&#039;s rooms and was told it&#039;s normal and to carry on with the pills but the cramping has got progressively worse so have stopped taking them.  I am petrified to try anything else!!!""",1.0,8
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I have been addicted to Percocet, Lortab, Morphine IR, and Oxycodone for almost 6 years since a horrible accident. I was so fed up with feeling like shit every 15 days after I ran out of my medicines. I couldn&#039;t wait to make another excuse to my pain doctor to get more pills. On Monday (1/12/09) I was done. Live or die? I chose to live. I went to my doctor and told them that I wanted to change - NOW! They referred me to a specialist in addiction. I was given 8mg of Suboxone immediately upon arrival (I was in SEVERE withdrawal). One hour later, I felt ALIVE again. I don&#039;t mean high, I mean alive! NO WITHDRAWALS! COMPLETELY GONE! NO CRAVINGS!- NOTHING. I have lost EVERYTHING but now I have my life. Suboxone is a miracle!""",10.0,40
Amlodipine / benazepril,High Blood Pressure,"""I tried several other medicines, but Lotrel seems to be very effective in lowering my blood pressure.  I have a had no side effects. I am 49 years old and Africian American.  On this medicine 10 months now.""",9.0,43
Diclegis,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""At 10 - 25 weeks my nausea never let up. When I say nausea, I actually mean vomiting. Every other day I knew my meals were not going to end well. I expected this during the 1st trimester, but upon approaching my 3rd trimester I knew something had to give. I don&#039;t expect any drug to work tremendously during the first trimester.  Since nausea/vomiting is supposed to &quot;return&quot; during the 3rd trimester I decided to try this as baby is now more developed. It worked wonderfully; I have been on it for one week and can now eat with confidence! I still have some mild, although less, heartburn; This is the only reason I rated 9/10. It would truly be a miracle drug if it could get rid of the heartburn I developed during pregnancy too!""",9.0,5
Cefdinir,Sinusitis,"""I noticed after the second day of taking Cefdinir 300 mg, I started to experience bad headaches. My sore throat feels better, but my head aches everyday. So, now that I know what is making my head hurt so bad I am discontinuing the use of this medication. I had no issues with Amoxicillin, I will ask if he can change my meds over.""",5.0,7
Seasonique,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""This BC was great for the first pack then I started bleeding non stop heavy. Bleeding stopped as soon as I quit taking it!! Never again!!!""",1.0,11
Lysine,"Herpes Simplex, Suppression","""I found out I have genital herpes about 5 years ago. I had a violent outbreak, it was HORRIBLE. I read about vitamins I could take to help with HSV and lysine had the best reviews. So I started taking 2 1000mg tabs daily. I didn&#039;t have an out break again until like a month ago. And it just so happens I ran out of lysine, and just didn&#039;t buy anymore about 2 weeks before I had my 2nd outbreak. So I live by this stuff.""",10.0,97
Levaquin,,"""I had a psychotic episode -- paranoia, free-floating anxiety, illogical and irrational thinking""",1.0,11
Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I took this prep to the T. And did not do the job. The two ducolax I took the evening before had more of an effect on me than this prep. 
I am miserable right now because I have two more days of agony, thanks prepopik""",1.0,3
Bentyl,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Vivid nightmares vivid daytime hallucinations usually concerning my spouse and other women""",8.0,25
Meloxicam,Osteoarthritis,"""I was given Meloxicam by my podiatrist when he discovered a foot neuroma. After taking it a week or two I noticed all my Osteoarthritis areas had stopped hurting as well. Hands, knees legs. I felt totally pain free. A few weeks later I skipped taking it accidently a few days and all pain returned. I am now back on it for life and its so inexpensive.""",10.0,85
Claravis,Acne,"""I have recently started using the medicine about a week ago. I have seen the most amazing results. The only down side about it is it causes my allergies to flare causing me to have headaches and the worst chapped lips ever! Other than that no complaints at this time.""",8.0,8
Myrbetriq,Overactive Bladde,"""I have been taking this for almost a year. I was in the hospital over the week end. They thought I had a stroke. The doctor checked my scripts and told me my high blood pressure and a lot of my other symptoms were caused by this drug. I  have been off it for 2 days now and really feel a LOT better. This medication was a mirical pill that worked great but the side effects are too much for me. I ended up with almost all of them.""",6.0,51
Taytulla,Birth Control,"""I have tried every form of birth control, with the exception of an IUD, and I find this pill to be the most successful one by far. It took my body just two months to properly adjust to the timing of the active pills. I&#039;ve been on this now going on 5 months and I couldn&#039;t be happier. My period lasts between 2-4 days, my cramps are very light, I do not get any negative side effects like some people have mentioned, I get less acne during my ovulation period and my headaches have gone away. My bf and I have unprotected sex around 3 times a day and so far so good! I can&#039;t say that everyone will benefit the same as I have, but if there were a BC that I could recommend to anyone, it would be this one.""",9.0,2
Clozapine,Schizophrenia,"""In 2012 I was diagnosed with schizophrenia after hearing voices talking to me day and night and couldn&#039;t sleep. I went on invega  and then Risperidone but they both made me feel like a zombie because I had to be on the highest dose. I had akathisia and I was restless and tired at the same time and just wanted to sleep all day but physically couldn&#039;t  and very depressed. I would hear voices every night when it would wear off. I had intrusive thoughts also. My doctor suggested trying 250mg Clozapine but I was scared. It is a miracle drug! The outside voices went away and the thoughts that weren&#039;t my own! I have no side effects and I am happier now! After a year you only have to get your blood drawn once a month. Worth it to have my life back!""",10.0,16
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I am 35, 248lbs and am taking phentermine (generic Adipex). I have taken it previously. I am familiar with how it would effect me.  I am using it in conjunction with a healthy eating plan and exercise.  I take 1 pill every other day 1st thing in the morning. I know from previous experience taking it everyday it makes it very hard for me to sleep at night and also makes me constipated so I have increased my fiber and water intake.  Without the medication, it was extremely hard for me to get started eating better and limiting my calorie intake plus start exercising again.  It really is a great kick start to give you energy and help keep you on track when going through a lifestyle change like you have to do to lose the weight when you are obese.""",9.0,7
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""don&#039;t risk it, it&#039;s not worth losing yourself in the process of clearing your acne.""",2.0,14
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got this put in roughly 7 months ago, and honestly I&#039;ve had no problems at all. I was, like many, nervous because of all the horror stories I heard about bleeding and moodiness and decreased sex drive, but decided to try it. I have had no prolonged bleeding, I get a 3-4 day long period once a month. I am not moody at all which is great, because the pill made me crazy. And I haven&#039;t noticed a significant difference in my sex drive, though it has decreased a little - my boyfriend and I have had no problems. I&#039;m glad my body reacted positively to this, because it is a very efficient method of birth control. I truly recommend at least trying it to see how your body reacts, and be sure to remember to give it some time to settle in.""",9.0,35
Carbamazepine,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""I have been diagnosed with TN and was put on epilepsy tabs I have took all now but still got pain in my head I&#039;m getting really worried about it as I can&#039;t suffer any more what to do next""",8.0,10
Magnesium hydroxide,Constipation,"""Constipated.  Took recommended dose, went to bed, slept well, got up, had coffee, breakfast, off to the bathroom.  Regular evacuation, like old times, no problems, soft, controlled!!  No problems, back to regular, once a day, like times past!!  Life saver, love Milk of Magnesia!!  Will use again, when needed, if constipation is more than two/three days long.""",10.0,19
Viibryd,Depression,"""Depressed yes, Been seeing my LCSW for a while told me i needed a SSR so off i went to my PCP and he told me to try Viibryd, I am 53 Male (no ED yet :)), high blood pressure medication, and back pain 5mg oxicotin 2 times a day as needed..I take this medication at 7:00 at night.. Sleeping was a problem the first two nights now i am sleeping a little better (any sound seem to wake me).. Medication seems to be working ok just finished the first week 10mg, seem to be getting a little throbbing on the right side of my head not a constant throbbing off and on during the day . .  Will update after the second week is finished""",9.0,31
Olopatadine,Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis,"""Prescribed before and after cataract surgery with good results, decreased itching, tearing, reddening, which lessened the urge to rub eyes post surgery. Only drawback for me, must be used daily or you are back to square one. Did not interfere with post surgery meds. It does have a cost factor.""",10.0,9
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Nexplanon has been the worst experience for me!!! I got it inserted June 18, 2015, didn&#039;t hurt too bad but the bruising was terrible and lasted about 1-2 weeks. I got my period a few days after the insertion and JUST got off last week. it&#039;s definitely good at preventing pregnancy (when I can even have sex) but the side effects are the worst thins I have ever experienced. CONSTANT nausea every day, horrible headaches that bc powders can&#039;t even help, I haven&#039;t noticed any weight gain yet however I literally feel so sick to my stomach that it makes my appetite go crazy and I want to eat everything and once I eat, not even an hour later is my tummy feeling empty and nauseous again. I don&#039;t recommend this unless you want the side effects, tbh.""",8.0,2
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine / codeine,Headache,"""When you&#039;re out of options when it comes to severe migraines, Fioricet is a life saver. Even after trying Tylenol, Motrin, Excedrin, Imitrex, etc. to no avail, my mother was prescribed Fioricet for her headaches. I took two and after maybe 15 minutes, my crippling migraine was gone! And when I say crippling, I mean it. I can&#039;t open my eyes without vomiting, severe pain across my forehead, light and sound sensitivity... Fioricet, even WITHOUT codeine, is a God sent. I would recommend anyone with severe headaches to ask their doctor about it.""",9.0,19
Desoximetasone,Eczema,"""I have had a horrible reaction to this medication (desoximetasone .25%, cream).  My feet and hands are burning, and the skin is now very dry, and itchy. This is my first time using this medication.""",1.0,3
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Overactive Bladde,"""I tried everything, including every med available, kegel exercises, diet modification to eliminate acids, accupuncture. Nothing helped. Finally asked for testing to determine what to be treated and it was spasms completely! TVT was perfect, mesh intact. Was leary of Botox but desperate to get rid of pads and soaking all the time! Doctor said would take 3 weeks; I was backed to normal within 3 days! No pads, no frequency, no urges, no complications at all with bladder emptying. I feel like the poster lady for it! Wonderful!! And I&#039;m 70 years old! It&#039;s a miracle. Yes, was a bit uncomfortable getting it but took maybe 5-10 minutes and worth it! Be sure your urologist is board certified, does tons of the procedure consistently and regularly!""",10.0,93
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""After many years onTopamax 100mg, eexcellent results for migraines, anxiety, depression, weight loss, now on generic Topiramate 300mg. Only keeps migraines at bay. No other good side effect. Gained back weight and stay depressed and anxious. Phcy. says it is the binders in the Rx.""",8.0,4
Dexmethylphenidate,ADHD,"""My son was diagnosed at 4 and has been through almost all the drugs for ADHD which would typically fail because of side effects ie zombie out or hypersensitivity and the simplest things would make him cry.  He has been diagnosed by two of the biggest and best known hospitals for children (2 separate occassions) with the 0.001% extreme ADHD and let me tell you Focalin has been a God sent.  He is 10 now, on Focalin xr 25mg, his grades are up, left and right compliments from teachers that usually had complaints, no reported behavioural issues yet. Only small downside is appetite suppression. Big healthy meal before the med, small high cal snacks after school and dinner, big healthy dinner and you&#039;re set. While on meds can&#039;t even tell he has ADHD!""",10.0,40
Alprazolam,Depression,"""I suffer from social anxiety rarely leave the house. The anxiety leaves me isolated which cause extreme depression. With xanax 1mg to 2mg takes all anxiety away and calms my depression 10 out of 10. Taking xanax for over 20 years now.""",10.0,115
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was prescribed Celexa due to Anxiety, stress and depression. I initially went to the Doctor for insomnia. Went through that for 7-10 weeks. Because I was not sleeping, I started getting panic attacks at night. The Doctor prescribed Ativan for the anxiety and Ambien at night. The Ambien didn&#039;t work. So I found myself taking the Ativan only at night which seemed to help a little bit. One night I experienced a horrific panic attack after taking the Ativan. I all of a sudden started crying and just started feeling miserable. I came to realize that I am deeply depressed and I need help. Long story short. Went to the Doctor and after 10 days of being on Celexa, I truly feel better and I am averaging 6-7 hours of sleep where as 11 days ago it was only 3-4 hours.""",9.0,50
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve only been on it 2 weeks but here&#039;s what I think so far. It&#039;s easy to put in, opens up inside you and sort of loops behind your cervix, which seems to hold it in place. Mine hasn&#039;t fallen out, not once. You can&#039;t feel it inside you.
I started this hoping it would help my periods. They are moderately heavy but never end. I literally bleed for 3 months straight then stop for a week then bleed another 3 months.
I was bleeding when I started it and have bled the 2 weeks since. So basically I&#039;m on my normal cycle and this hasn&#039;t affected that at all. No heavier or lighter.
I&#039;ve had no side affects at all.
Neither me or my husband feel it during sex.""",10.0,4
Famciclovir,Herpes Zoste,"""Side effects were serious enough to warrant a concurrent dose of prednisone.  Condition was shingles, upper left body quadrant.  Welts, blisters, itching, pain.  One week on the medicine was insufficient to clear it up.  Side effects included persistent headache, nausea, diarrhea and serious swelling/itching on the palms of my hands.  """,5.0,13
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;m an undercover agent and was dealing with a lot of stress. The stress was causing trouble in my personal life. Celexa has been a great help. I am prescribed 20 mg a day.  I take it before bed to avoid the sleepiness during the day.  My family can&#039;t believe the difference in me.  There were some side effects in the beginning, however they went away after 3 or 4 days.  I highly recommended this medication.""",9.0,43
Testim,,"""Insurance made me switch from Androgel to Testim. This stuff smells, requires the application of a huge quantity and takes something close to an hour to dry. Oh and that weird, sickly smell, doesn&#039;t come off in the shower. I have no idea how effective it is yet, but it&#039;s definitely the worst. I loathe the idea of putting this on everyday. It&#039;s making me miserable""",1.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the kyleena IUD at the end of June 2017. The procedure was pretty unbearable and I had very bad cramping for about 6 hours after. I bled lightly-moderately for about a month straight afterwards until my next period came (I could tell because I was VERY crampy and had very heavy bleeding). I currently get my period every month and it lasts about 15 days each time. I get waves of very bad cramps the week before and throughout the period. I then go maybe a week or two if I&#039;m lucky without bleeding. I wanted to give it a chance, but it&#039;s now been almost 6 months and my body is clearly not adjusted. I plan to get it removed within the next month or two.""",1.0,3
Alprazolam,Depression,"""I think this medicine should be for more then anti-anxiety. It takes away my depression and I have anxiety problems too. It works on both levels.""",10.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started taking the pill last month and for starters I am 26. I know that it takes a while for you body to adjust to the pill but I am on my second week of my menstrual cycle which is waaayyy to long for starters, I&#039;ve gotten a bit more acne breakouts and I have noticed that, with my mood I have become more sensitive to things that usually don&#039;t bother me. I was taking this pill primarily to help regulate periods but like I said 2 weeks of a flow when I only usually last 7 days max makes me reconsider continuing with this pill.""",4.0,3
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Levitra 20mg. Also have Viagra 100mg.  Prescribed because I was having trouble getting &quot;back in the saddle&quot; after a long marriage and very little dating/sex since.  Levitra seems to work faster and last a bit longer. My partner also said I appeared harder. Problem is the climax with Levitra is not as intense as with Viagra. Both Levitra and Viagra climax are less intense than without either.  The trade-off is, of course, I can last ALOT longer than without either medication so that&#039;s a huge plus. I did half the Levitra and that seemed to work better (full 20mg I did not climax).  For both:  Nasal congestion (solved with Afrin); mild vision change (blue tinge); slight stomach upset/indigestion.""",8.0,60
Omeprazole,GERD,"""I took one omeprAzole every morning before breakfast as prescribed for GERD. The GERD went away for two weeks but I started to get severe burning in my throat, more than I had with GERD so I stopped the pills and the burning stopped.  I will try taking the pills again and see what happens.""",7.0,14
Pramoxine,Pruritus,"""Sarna Sensitive has basically saved my life. Without it I would not have a minutes relief from the itching and burning. Thanks to my Doctor who recommend it to me I can at least have a few minutes of relief through out the night. I am so glad I found this product. Thank You, Thank You.""",10.0,3
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""My boyfriend is only 32, but he still needed some help and the Testosterone supplement seems to turn back the clock. Never had a problem with libido or such, but there is a definite increase there. I&#039;ve noticed some weight loss and muscle gain on him which is sexy. """,10.0,25
Symbicort,COPD,"""After the first use of 160/4.5 Symbicort my lungs opened and phlegm coughed up. Had more energy. This product is the first time in 5 yrs that I felt it working. VA even carries the product. I also have more energy.""",10.0,101
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had Nexplanon implanted in November of 2013.  The site was initially lumpy and swollen but now I don&#039;t feel it.  For Birth Control it is AMAZING but that&#039;s where my benefits end.  I have been BLEEDING every day for the past FIVE months.   I am extremely moody and have experienced a slight weight gain.  It affects my sex life and I will be removing it if the bleeding doesn&#039;t stop in two months.""",7.0,19
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I have been on benzodiazepines for 20 years and it is # 3 on my list of what works best for treatment of general anxiety, social anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder and panic disorder. """,6.0,3
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""This is my second week. I&#039;m extremely tired, moody and emotional and constipated. My doctor took me off of Celexa. I&#039;m not sure if I want to continue taking this since it seems as though I&#039;m worse. I&#039;ve experienced more anxiety and I&#039;m a mess now. """,4.0,17
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I was prescribed Lexapro about a year and a half ago after suffering from severe depression and anxiety (female, 23). Started on 10mg and have just upped the dosage to 20mg. I get a yawn and get a bit of nausea, also makes me a bit frigidity/hard to focus. Even so, it&#039;s done wonders on my moods and how my brain seems to function. It helps me sleep, I don&#039;t have crazy vivid dreams any more. If I miss a dose or two you can really tell the difference. It definitely mellows me out and I feel like I can manage basic day to day things since starting it. I have had some trouble with orgasming, however not always. Can&#039;t drink any alcohol on it because it goes straight my head and makes me go silly. Lexapro has changed my life.""",10.0,72
Quetiapine,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""I have been taking Seroquel for a number of years. I have been prescribed numerous other antipsychotics which have had worse side effects than the condition. Love the Seroquel, good nights sleep is the best side effect. Used to get the munchies for chocolate and sweet things. Eat a whole block of chocolate or packet of biscuits. Only take it at night because morning dose makes me a zombie. I don&#039;t know if it is addictive but if I miss a dose it makes me all zoned out and crook. I think I will be taking this for the rest of my life but it makes my head clear and stops the hallucinations. I&#039;ve had some bad life experiences lately and this has stopped me from falling and dealing with what has happened.""",10.0,34
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""UK person so NHS prescribed it for severe anxiety that was making me suicidal.  First 2 days I was off my head.  Very similar to esctasy. After 2 days felt more normal. After a week felt like me again. This medicine saved my life quite literally! Now I can function so well and am so much more productive. I do still get slightly anxious sometimes but that&#039;s normal. I have a very stressful job and I believe if I hadn&#039;t taken this medicine I would have had a breakdown.
My only problem before I took it was anxiety but it was BAD and I had suffered for nearly 4 years in silence. I have been on it for 6 months and don&#039;t care if I have to take it for the rest of my life.  It saved me and allowed me to be me again.""",10.0,20
Yaz,,"""Was on bc when I was 18, had every side effect possible with the pill stayed on it about 3 weeks.   Was afraid to start bc again because past experiences,  I&#039;m 25 now and was recommended yas because of adult acne after pregnancy. The first 3 months were fine no side effects and face has been clearing up great.  2 weeks into month 4 and I have literally gained over half a stone in 2 weeks and severe bloating.  I&#039;ve been bleeding for the last 3 weeks.  Don&#039;t know what&#039;s going on but I&#039;m stopping it as of now.  Would not recommend this.""",1.0,0
Methadone,Pain,"""I broke my neck at cervical levels C-5,6,&amp;7, in 1994;. I had tried everything (RX&#039;s)from codiene to fentynal patch to everything else associated with chronic pain and nerve damge. Morrphine made me sick ever so often , but when I started on a methadone pain RX program, I was relieved from many of the severe, chronic and constant pain syptoms. It has been an excellent pain relief prescription for my condition now since 1995. I hope that anyone who has severe, chronic and constant pain symptoms try it.""",10.0,141
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""No side effects experienced.""",10.0,3
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Gave me back my life""",9.0,16
Librium,Anxiety,"""My spouse drove me to the ER after I had a major panic attack.  I was given 50mg of Librium and under 1/2 hour I became relieved from the attack.  After 1 to 2 hours I had felt much more secure.""",10.0,45
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""We had unprotected sex and got really nervous because I pulled out but got scared a little got in there and we are both to young to have a baby so we went and got plan b she was right on ovulation but she took the pill withing 12 hours and had some side effects but none to bad and this weekend she started so this pill really does work""",10.0,15
Risperdal,Schizophrenia,"""Risperdal has made my life manageable again. I suffer from PTSD and schizophrenia primarily with thought disorder (although I have hallucinated and heard voices). I used to scream in my sleep and thought everyone was trying to kill me. When I started risperdal the terrifying thoughts stopped and my behavior returned to normal. I take risperdal with a combination of gabapentin and zoloft. I now have a very good job and good relationships with my friends, family, and co-workers.  There are downsides to this drug such as weight gain. I gained a lot of weight the first two years I started taking risperdal. It is important to note that I have since lost a good bit of the weight I have gained.""",8.0,7
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""My son is 8 and started taking this med 8 weeks ago. We took him off. He looked like he had black eyes from not sleeping and wouldn&#039;t eat.  He also developed tics and reported stomach and chest pain. He did okay on Ritalin. We switched him onto Concerta because of the once a day dose.  """,1.0,21
Paxil,Anxiety and Stress,"""Have tried many antidepressants. This has been absolutely terrible. Worst side effects I have ever experienced. Feels like I have the flu...very disappointed""",1.0,16
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""This drug helps with restless leg syndrome and muscle pains. I like how it works but there are two side effects I don&#039;t like, but have learned to live with: dry mouth and dizziness.""",8.0,5
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m 24 yrs old, have severe RA and been talking seroquel XR at 300 milligrams a night for nearly a year.... I was diagnosed bipolar 2 years ago but had so much trouble finding a psychiatrist who was caring enough to listen to me (like a psychologist AND work as a psychiatrist, pill pusher) so my diagnosis went treated and untreated on and off for a while.   BUT since I&#039;ve been seeing my doctor regularly and she seems to genuinely care I&#039;ve trusted her judgment with her diagnosis and what she thought would help me most.... besides the weight gain, honestly I feel much more stable &amp; I can deal with the world around me as I see it and haven&#039;t had any serious depressive episodes or hypomania. This medication has worked wonders for me.""",9.0,12
Tenuate,Obesity,"""Back in 1992 I used Tenuate. and I dropped 70lbs. In 9 months and I am still sexy today!""",10.0,129
Ziprasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I been on the drug for about a month. I&#039;m getting off my depakote this month because of weight gain and tiredness. It&#039;s hard to see the whole effect of this drug. I can tell you that the drug makes you tired. I take 40mg at lunch and 40mg at dinner. It seems to be better the abilify. That drug made me gain 30 pounds and I couldn&#039;t stay still. It has just been hard because of all the weight I have gain from mood stablizers. I just hope that when I stop my depakote and only take geodon it will help me with my weight lost.""",8.0,20
Genvoya,HIV Infection,"""DO NOT SWITCH! If you already takin Stribild like I was than FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT SWITCH! DO NOT RISK IT! i was diagnosed last year started on Striblid luckily with minimal side effects! everything was going well except for my back spasms which is no biggie compaired to what I experienced with this new pill About a month ago my Dr. Suggested I switch I decided to go ahead since this is suppoused to be a lighter version of Stribild and just as effective well turned out its not! At least not for me! Not sure if it has to do with ethnicity or age but this new pill made me remember what it feels like to be in laying on a death bed! I felt like I was back in square one I really did give it a chance but it just wasn&#039;t for me.""",1.0,22
Citalopram,Depression,"""My experience has been good.  When I first started taking the medication, I did feel suicidal and extremely depressed. I pulled myself off of it after 2 days. I had a nervous breakdown, lost it for a couple days.

But after about a week I started to take the pill again and it has been wonderful. I only take 10mg, and was told to up it to 20mg if I didn&#039;t see improvement, but don&#039;t feel the need to. The only thing I hate is that I still have an extremely high sex drive, but am unable to achieve an orgasm. """,10.0,10
Pylera,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""My experience with this medication has been awful. I&#039;m on my 10th day but I have missed 5 doses. This medication made me so sick I had to go to the emergency room. Severe headache, nausea, bloating, black stool and urine. You are suppose to eat with it but I couldn&#039;t because of the bloating. Which in turn made me sick because I wasn&#039;t eating. I have completely stopped taking the medication in the hopes that the H Pylori is gone.""",5.0,35
Nortriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""Headache free for over 6 months now!  Mild to moderate urinary retention.  Mild to moderate dry mouth.  Take in morning.""",9.0,73
Prevnar 13,Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis,"""My rheumatologist had me take it during a routine visit.  Had not been taking any ra meds..humeria and methotrexate for five months since i felt 110% better and didnt feel i had it anymore.  I had almost continous respitory infections while on these medications.  The nurse told me it would sting and my arm would hurt for a few days.  That was the least of my worries.  By that evening i had chills, a fever, and rash.  Could not even get out of bed the next day and go go work which is very rare for me.  Went to work the next day and had a terrible honking unproductive cough and was wheezing and felt like I couldn&#039;t catch my breathe.  I called my doctor and she prescribed a medrol pack.  Helped somewhat but then ended up with a sinus infection.""",1.0,8
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I tried this for the first time on Wednesday afternoon as a sore was rapidly starting.  It&#039;s now Friday night and it&#039;s a tiny dry speck.  It has also worked on some weird unknown irritation on my face.  This is the quickest I can remember having one resolve.  I applied a tiny bit probably every hour or whenever I became aware of it again, and it worked very well.""",10.0,4
Fluoxetine / olanzapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""the zyprexa part of this mix means it will work you WILL have weight gain no matter what. But it works I went from daily suicide attempts to being normal within a week of going on this combo. I wouldn&#039;t go on this first I would say its a last resort for those who are treatment resistant.""",9.0,21
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My blurry vision became clear and my glucose levels dropped from 250 to 150.
The side effects will sneak up on you without you even noticing. First week was fine, very little heartburn and acid reflux 1 day after injection. 2nd week, day after injection, woke up thinking I was having a heart attack. Husband gave me what he uses for heartburn and acid reflux. Went away after 2 days this time. The third week, day after injection. Woke up again with feeling of heart attack, chest hurt so bad. Almost went to the hospital. After 30 mins. Very slowly side effects went away after day 4. Then came week 4 after injection. Vomiting, Rash that you can&#039;t see but scratch at non-stop and heart attack feeling. Sick and going insane scratching... NOT WORTH IT.""",5.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""My doctor gave me this to try for three months. I couldn&#039;t get through the second month of it because it made me feel like puking constantly. Not the best feeling during finals tests.""",1.0,37
Sertraline,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""Started taking Zoloft about a month ago. The doctor started me out on 50mg for 2 weeks and have been taking 100mg for the last 2 weeks. I feel like the medication is helping in social situations. I am able to join in on conversations and I don&#039;t find myself avoiding groups of people like I used to. I still get very tense and fast heartbeat though. I think I will ask the doctor to up the dosage. I haven&#039;t really noticed any side effects yet, besides lasting longer during sex, and my wife isn&#039;t complaining about that.""",9.0,51
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I was severely backed up for 2 weeks after pain killers from surgery, I tried senna and that did nothing I was desperate and in so much pain I couldn&#039;t eat or sit or pass the bm  (although it was travelling to my bum it was too big.) 

I read these comments on docolax and was absolutely terrifed but I was at my wits end so tried it. I took it at 1pm and by 5pm I had passed a very very large bm. Other than a sore bum I still have strange sensations in my stomach but thats cos its still in my system.  I cannot express the happiness that this product has given me! I have no complaints at all and would recomend this to anyone struggling""",10.0,10
Sertraline,Depression,"""I took for 8 weeks, 53 year old male. I moved to a new town for job. It is pretty depressing when you don&#039;t know anyone. Zoloft 50 mg. First night NO sleep. Started taking  at night with Ambien. I sleep for about 5 hours then I&#039;m up at 3 am. Major side effects: inability to orgasm, clenched teeth, restless legs, trembling, loss of appetite, diarhea and sweating. First week was nausea, trembling but emotions were better. After 8 weeks, I think the side effects aren&#039;t worth the benefit. Quit cold turkey 4 days now. No major problems. Teeth clench still but, not as bad.""",7.0,67
Ponstel,Period Pain,"""Works very fast (10-15 minutes) and helped where others didn&#039;t without the loopy feeling of Vicodin. I only need a few pills a month for those first couple of days when it&#039;s bad so just had doctor write what I needed and pick up at pharmacy paying cash price. I used to miss work a lot but now it doesn&#039;t even bother me. Love it.""",10.0,12
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have suffered from panic attacks for about 12 years.  Because I have a brother who became addicted to xanax and ended up detoxing in a hospital I have been afraid of all medication.  After a major scare concerning a health issue I found I could no longer ignore the consequences of the attacks.  I have lost 20 lbs in 5 years and am now very underweight.  I had no appetite and dreaded meals.  I started taking Celexa 3 weeks ago and the change is amazing.  I still wake up in the middle of the night and I do have very vivid dreams.  However, now when I wake up and do not go into a panic attack.  I am eating 3 meals a day.  The only side effects I have are headaches and constipation.  I would recommend this medicine.""",7.0,49
Propranolol,Migraine Prevention,"""I took it for 2 weeks then cut off cold turkey as lack of sleep and EXTREME IRRITABILITY.  I never had these two issues prior to usage.  Even if I were to taper off, my hope was to get it out of my system as quickly as possible.  I would rather have tremors and headaches than be so uptight that even my chest shakes.""",1.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Going on 2 months now. I had 16 days of extremely heavy bleeding with heavy clotting. I have PCOS and would have some crazy abnormal period but never with severe cramping and clotting. I went through a regular tampon in 1 hour and about 45 overnight pads in that 16 days.  My left breast is considerably more tender at all times and I have random spotting and cramps almost every day. I&#039;ll be calling my doc to tell her I&#039;m going off of this pill. I won&#039;t make it to the third month. I&#039;d rather use condoms (and I hate condoms).""",3.0,1
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on 10 mg of escitalopram for almost a year.  Some days I still experience nausea.  It was very bad during the first few weeks and then it stopped.  But in the last few months I started experiencing nausea throughout the day again.  Anyone else still have nausea from this drug after being on it for awhile?""",8.0,2
Bioflavonoids,Osteoarthritis,"""Excellent results with no side effects.""",9.0,11
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;ve been prescribed the flucinazole on 3 separate occasions over the past year. More recently, I was also prescribed oral Metronidazole twice a day for 7 days and told to take diflucan over the same period every 3 days. Well I developed a super itchy rash all over my arms which spread to my trunk and legs the more I kept taking the Metronidazole. I went urgent care and was told to stop the Metronidazole and given a shot to help with the rash. It went down almost immediately. Since they didn&#039;t say to stop the Fluconzaole I took my next dose and low and behold I&#039;m an itchy mess again. I realized that although to a lesser degree this rash has been present the other times I&#039;ve taken it also but mainly on my legs.""",4.0,9
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Birth Control,"""I was on Ortho TriCyclen as soon as I turned 18 and used it until my husband and I wanted to conceive a few years later. I went back on it after my daughter was born. It made my periods regular, they were basically clockwork which was awesome. I had no acne, mood swings, or break through bleeding.""",9.0,8
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""Valium has really helped me. It has made a difference in my life. I&#039;m 24, I went from being violent and having anxiety after anxiety attack but since being prescribed valium it has worked wonders.""",10.0,93
Tenuate Dospan,Obesity,"""I have taken Tenuate Dospan for 2 months; I take every other day. I lost 7 pounds so far. I feel great!""",8.0,33
Luvox,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""This medicine has been extremely effective for me. After the 1st dose I could feel a difference.  It has also helped with anxiety and depression. There are a few side effects such as night sweats, nausea, vivid dreams. Hopefully they will decrease with time, this is only my 3rd week on it.""",9.0,72
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started phentemine on september 15 and   
As sep 23 I lost 8 lbs in a week I&#039;m so happy I do have some side affects I&#039;m always thirsty and I get constipated but after all is great it gives me energy threw the entire day I&#039;m less hungry my start weight was 185lbs and now I&#039;m at 177lbs looking forward to lose 50lbs more I exercise at least 4 times a week for at least an hour""",10.0,12
Lipitor,High Cholesterol,"""Started with 10mg daily.  After 3 months my  cholesterol level just in borderline,  so the dosage was increased to 40mg daily.  This dose gave me muscle tissue pain on my right knee so I self discontinued.""",1.0,49
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Personally, I&#039;ve had it for about a week and a half and I&#039;ve noticed no change with myself. I&#039;m still the exact same weight, I didn&#039;t bruise at the insertion area. The only thing I noticed was a decrease in my appetite. I wasn&#039;t really hungry as much.""",10.0,6
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I was so excited when I learned I was a good candidate for the mirena, after have 2 kiddos 17 months apart I was done for awhile! The initial insertion was a breeze! I didn&#039;t hardly feel it and as just a precaution I took some Tylenol and had no issues. That very next month my period was non existent. No cramping or bleeding, I was one happy mommy! Now we are going on a little over 2 years and something is terribly wrong! For the past 6 months I have been spotting (which I haven&#039;t had since before insertion?) Intense cramping and killer headaches. I have an appointment scheduled the first of the year and plan to take it out. Yes, the first 2 years were amazing but if this contraception is the cause of how I&#039;ve felt lately it isn&#039;t worth it.""",2.0,5
Copper,Birth Control,"""People are saying that the pain is not so bad but each body reacts differently - so please withhold the negative commentary. I have had numerous sports injuries (currently recovering from a torn calcaneofibular ligament in my ankle from soccer) and nothing compares to the cramp pain that I am continually experiencing. Since insertion, and this is now going on over a month, I have had cramps. This pain is with and without a period and it is non-stop. I had my IUD checked because of the pain and bloat, but these symptoms can last up to six months. I take 600mg of ibuprofen 2x/day and put a heat pad on at night when cramps seem to peak in intensity. I&#039;m giving it one more month and if it does not improve, I will have it removed.""",6.0,10
Xulane,Birth Control,"""I have been using it for 3 years already and I love it. I think it depends on each person, we are all different. I first started taking pills, but I had to stop since the headaches were horrific! and did not want to experience that pain again. The patch has been great.""",10.0,4
Oxybutynin,Not Listed / Othe,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medicine for kidney spasms after having a kidney stone stent put in.  I started taking it before bed because I don&#039;t like the dizzy feeling I get but there is so much relief from pain from the kidney spasms I feel great in the morning. I just wake up with a bit of dry mouth.""",10.0,0
Humira,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""Diagnosed with Crohn&#039;s 15 years ago.  Medicine varied with poor results for 9 years. Over 60% of my colon is bad.  Prescribed Humira 6 years ago.  On Humira I have recovered and stayed in remission.  I have had no negative side effects. I have been able to manage the shot every two weeks very well.  

(Previous medications, such as pentasa and prednisone, did cause significant and bad side effects along with no help for the crohn&#039;s symptoms.)""",10.0,85
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""After a week of taking Lisinopril, I started coughing, a productive cough.  My doctor prescribed anti-biotics and allergy meds and I took them for almost a month with no relief.  He then prescribed steriods and a cough med with codeine.  I was okay for a week but my productive coughing came back.  I told my doctor it maybe caused by Lisinopril but he said that the side effect of it is dry cough but mine is productive cough.  After 3 months, my doctor said I could seek for a 2nd opinion and referred me to an ENT for a laryngoscopy.  The result, my nose and throat are normal.  The ENT doctor told me my coughing was due to Lisinopril.  I stopped taking Lisinopril and after 2 weeks my coughing stops. I hate Lisinopril.""",1.0,32
Accutane,Acne,"""I was suffering from severe acne since I was 14 years, tried many tropical and antibiotics but failed,,
when I turned 17 I was on accutane 20mg, at beginning there were no results, even after 4 months ,nothing changed much, but after 5th month I could really see a difference, my face started clearing, even though there many scar and holes. but my parents stopped me on this medicine due to its serious side effects. my immune system became weak and I am suffering from tuberculosis now.
my parents blame the medicine for this disease as it had weaken my immune sys,, but it really got my face cleared. There are no outbreaks now but scar persist.
I would seriously recommend it but on an advice to get a regular checkup throughout your treatment,

GOOD LUCK""",10.0,15
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I had been taking this BC for about three months. I always bled before the fourth week. Each month bleeding earlier than the month before. Didn&#039;t gain weight. Did not break out as bad as the first BC I was previously on (Sprintec). Then out of no where, MOOD SWINGS. &amp; when I say mood swings, I&#039;m talking a full 180. One minute things would be fine, then the next, I&#039;m crying &amp; ready to cut off the head the person closest to me. Today I started Xulane. I&#039;m hoping that this will not make me gain weight, break out, or cramp like a lot of the reviews have stated. Hopefully no more mood swings! best part about these pills, I DID NOT GET PREGNANT.""",3.0,4
Macrobid,Urinary Tract Infection,"""This medicine works like a dream. No side effect what so ever. I was taking augmentin and I hated it. I asked for macrobid instead. 2 days and I was feeling a whole lot better.""",10.0,17
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""I was having daily morning migraines and my doctor prescribed Elavil 10mg to take at night as a preventative medication. It worked right away and I love it since it helps me sleep too. I am very happy with what Elavil has done for me.""",10.0,45
Lupron Depot,Endometriosis,"""A costly and largely ineffective drug. Beware discount cards that refuse to honor their promises for low co-pay and further discounts. After having one 3 month shot priced at $2,500 and feeling little to no relief from a reoccurrence of Endometriosis I ended up getting a full hysterectomy anyway.""",1.0,8
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""I finally got rid of H Pylori after completing Pylera in Dec 2015. This was after 2 courses of other antibiotics combo that failed to eradicate it. Before taking Pylera, I had read other reviews that were scary. I promised myself I would come back and review for others in similar situation. Please make sure you take a really good probiotic(taken at different time) and ask for an anti-nausea medication to offset/lessen the side effects; it will make taking Pylera much more doable.""",9.0,24
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I started this for my moderate anxiety and the side effects were so terrible I had to stop. Felt like my head wasn&#039;t attached to my body, really dizzy and therefore nauseous too. I took it with food and within 15 minutes every time I feel like this. Made me vomit the first time because I was so dizzy.  I&#039;m going back tomorrow and refuse to take it anymore. I couldn&#039;t feel any positive effects because I was too busy trying to stand straight""",1.0,6
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pill already. I&#039;ve been only taking it for 8 days and already I lost 9 lbs. I weighed 188 lbs and now I&#039;m 179 since I&#039;ve started taking it. It helps curb your appetite. I have to remember to eat honestly. I do have blurry vision and dry mouth and tons of energy. I&#039;m not constipated like most because I take vitamin C I guess. I love the results and will continue to use it. I&#039;m 5&#039;1&#039;&#039; and my goal weight is 130lbs. I will keep y&#039;all updated :)""",10.0,50
Dapsone,Acne,"""Was prescribed aczone to use once my skin was already mostly cleared by dermatologist. It made me break out all over in tiny little bumps. It was terrible and took months to get rid of.""",1.0,10
Doxylamine,Insomnia,"""This medication WILL put you to sleep. However, I had the adverse &quot;Hangover effect.&quot; I took one pill at eight in the morning (I work nights), and could not pull myself out of bed until after 9pm. I may try again with just a half pill.""",5.0,32
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""im 25yrs of age and have been on prescription benzodiazepines since the age of 16, mostly for panic attacks and GAD. I started on klonopin 0.5 BID and in the last nine years you could imagine the roller coaster ride it has been. Xanax 2mg po qid. Ativan 2mg po tid. valium 10mg po tid.(all at separate times) and the valium I was on 2 years up until 2 months ago. it started to quit working. I hated the Xanax and Ativan but the valium saved my life, it was a bitter sweet ending. and 2 months in now on klonopin 1mg qam. then 2mg qhs. miracle medicine!!!! highly recommend this medication for severe to chonic GAD, panic attacks, insomnia associated with stress and I could just go on and on. cant say enough about this medicine that gave hope!""",10.0,67
Claritin-D,Nasal Congestion,"""Claritin D 24 hour works well for sinus issues. However the side effects that I experienced supercedes the effectiveness  of the drug; decreased urinary stream, cloudy urine, straining to push out urine from bladder,  Insomnia, headache, increased heart rate. All symptoms lasted approx 24 hours. Inconvenient to purchase, have to show drivers license as I found out its the main ingredient is used to make  crystal meth.""",4.0,17
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""30 Year Old Male. 5&#039;7&#039;&#039; 180lbs.
Only had 4 small rocky BM&#039;s for the last 6 weeks. This was the *last resort* OTC fix before giving up and going to a doctor with no health insurance.
Drank an entire gallon of water throughout the morning, avoided all dairy, took 1 Dulcolax (5mg bisacodyl) at 2:30pm. 
After reading so many of these reviews, I figured I&#039;d have allthe side effects that evening, and was excited. 
Around 11pm, still no change. I took a stool softener (100mg docusate sodium) to maybe get things moving faster? Farted twice, and went to bed.
Well it&#039;s now 10:30am the next day and ABSOLUTELY NOTHING HAPPENED. I feel the same.
No stomach cramps or dying on the floor like you people said.  :(

Should I try again? Maybe try 2 pills this time?""",1.0,0
Duloxetine,Pain,"""I had developed occipital neuralgia as a result of Tourette&#039;s syndrome.  The pain in my neck was very severe so I went to a pain management clinic where I was treated with methadone, Lyrica (caused serious side reactions), injections of steroids and some other medications, and finally by radiofrequency ablation.  All this took three years and I was out of options.  I read that Cymbalta was good for neuropathic pain so I got a prescription and started taking it.  After about 6-7 weeks, I was pain free.  I found it hard to believe.  I later switched to Wellbutrin and remained pain free.""",10.0,33
Nora-Be,Birth Control,"""I just stated a .35 mg dose today to treat ovarian cysts related to endometriosis. Awful! I took it with toast and two hours later felt tingling in my face, was itchy, disoriented, had a headache, a sore throat, felt anxious and dizzy. After reading other reviews it seems like this crap disaster pill only worked for one woman ever. Never take it. I&#039;m 38 and otherwise very healthy. Drugs. No thank you.""",1.0,5
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""Excellent""",10.0,2
Testim,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I am 35 and have been fighting what I thought was normal aging for the last few years. I have been very active my entire life. Running, biking, etc. I have fought low energy levels and not wanting to do anything. My normal weight was 185 at 5&#039;10&quot; and I got up to 236. I got a shot to get me going and have been taking Testim for 5 weeks. I have lost 20 pounds and am up at 5AM every morning and in the GYM. I have never got up that early. I am in the gym morning and night doing spin and weights. I feel awesome. The smell of Testim is not bad at all. If I could live for 30 more years like I was or like I feel now, I would choose this without hesitation. This has changed my life!""",10.0,78
Cymbalta,Depression,"""About 18 months ago I became very unhappy, got headaches and was not feeling well. My GP referred me to a psychiatrist, I was diagnosed with depression and started taking Cymbalta 60mg once a day. It worked like a miracle! Within a few days I stopped having the mentioned symptoms and was back to the way I was before my depression started. I highly recommend it.""",9.0,18
Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief,Cough,"""Paid $10.00 for 3 oz bottle. Took as directed and did not stop coughing. Only upset my stomach.
Called the company and they would not stand behind their product. No return policy for unused portion.""",1.0,4
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""Okay so I did the worst possible thing and not read the packaging. Thought they where an instant fix not hours so when after half hour I took the first one and nothing I took another two. And then after an hour another two. I repeat. READ THE PACKAGING. Two hours later I had the worst diarreah of my life visiting a sick relative. Since then which was 7 hours ago I haven&#039;t been able to get up off the toilet. These work but please don&#039;t be an absolute idiot like I was and take that many. There is nothing left to come out of me but it&#039;s still coming. It feels like Satan is trying to rip my heart out through my anus.""",10.0,30
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I took this medication for anxiety and stress for only 2 months. I really did not see any improvement and the side effects were pretty bad. Insomnia, nausea, headaches, felt like my nerve endings had little electrical surges, lethargic, night sweats and zero sex drive. """,1.0,51
Adalimumab,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I was initially put on Humira a couple years ago for my RA, after a failed attempt with using Enbrel and Methotrexate to treat my constantly inflamed and achy joints. I am pleased to report that with only 6 or so months with using Humira, it launched me into an incredible 2 year remission where I was completely pain free and had my life back. I knew it would be short lived, about 2 months ago some of the aches and inflammation started to come back. I told my Rheumy I wanted back on Humira so she gave me an injection and I took it last week. The arthritis was getting nasty before taking the injection and literally within not even 24 hours of my first injection, SYMPTOMS WERE GONE!! Humira works quickly and effectively!!""",10.0,50
Nitro-Bid,Heart Attack,"""My dad is in the last stages of congestive heart failure. This mainly means he still functions as much as he can but will continue to degrade. His heart seemed to hurt very consistently. His Dr. gave him Nitro-bid. He applied it as a cream to the chest area 1 or 2 times a day. After less than 2 months he was only using it as needed which was perhaps 1-2 times a month. A very good, fast acting addition to comfort care.""",10.0,8
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I took Trulicity .75 for about 6 months and it was great!  Lowered my A1C from 10 to 7.8!  My doctor thought I should try the 1.5mcg dose to see if I could lower my A1C a little more.  I have been on the higher dose for just over 2 months now and am not well.  I have headaches 2-3 days a week and diarrhea and tired all the time it seems.  I am scheduled to recheck my A1C soon, so will see if it is worth the &#039;sick&#039; feelings.""",5.0,24
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""I started 300mg 2x daily for depression and anxiety last Wednesday. All I can say is wow. This stuff is great. I&#039;m back to jogging and daily activities along with my outpatient therapy. This is 5 days removed from suicidal thoughts and almost a 72 hour hold. My doctor is weening me off Valium but I really don&#039;t need it but says I have to take it as I ate my whole months script of 60 in 5 days so I&#039;ll do what she says. My thoughts and prayers are with all who suffer and if possible give this a try.""",10.0,161
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I was on Yasmin for about 5 years had no serious problems with it and it worked great as a form of birth control. I gained weight but not sure if the pill is to blame. I had irritable mood swings but nothing too bad. The one biggest side effect for me that made me switch was the migraines I was getting while taking the placebos. Each and every month I would have migraines while on my period. But other than that I love this pill, my periods were always on time I had short 3-4 day periods with minimal cramping. I have just started taking Levora, which my doctor recommended taking 3 straight months and then having my period to minimize the migraines. So far I&#039;ve had breakthrough bleeding and heavy as well for about a week. I hope it gets better.""",8.0,7
Zovia,Birth Control,"""I do not recommend this birth control if you are prone to depression or anxiety, it&#039;s absolutely terrible. I was prescribed it to stop my heavy bleeding and painful cramps during my period. It has done nothing to lighten the flow, the cramps are just as bad, if not worse, and I&#039;ve had complete anxiety, despite my treatment and medication for it. Please be cautious. I wish I&#039;d never taken it.""",2.0,10
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I took this around 9 pm. I fell right to sleep with no problems. It did not keep me up at all. I woke up and blew my nose, the medicine had worked. It cleared my nose after I blew it. However, the taste is disgusting and I still have a cough.""",3.0,4
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on Seroquel for 4 months now. I have terrible insomnia and racing thoughts because of my bipolar disorder. This drug worked wonders for me and now I can finally sleep at night without my mind racing for hours.""",7.0,92
Tracleer,Pulmonary Hypertension,"""I&#039;ve been taking Tracleer for 8 years and have had almost no side effects. I have to have a liver function test (blood draw) every month and so far I&#039;ve had no problems. I only experience shortness of breath or discomfort when I try to do too much for too long or too quickly. I am able to do my gardening and housework without discomfort. Thank goodness for &quot;Caring Voice&quot;, without them I could not afford the medication. Between Medicare and Caring Voice I pay nothing for the over $7K/month cost.""",9.0,0
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""It worked very well and quickly from the first dose, but has a side effect that is not listed.  I have type II diabetes and after taking the pill, my blood sugar drops sharply.  I take the medicine, then eat a big breakfast to counteract this.  Also, if you go to drugs.com, you will see a list of drug interactions and none is listed at the pharmacy or on the Linzess wedsite.  If you take an antacid, the Linzess doesn&#039;t work.  There are quite a few drug interactions if you care to check it out.""",10.0,46
Morphine,Chronic Pain,"""I was dizzy really bad first dose and felt weird. Had trouble seeing but I finally got some sleep. Those feelings only lasted 2 doses. I was on 15mg ER. It hasn&#039;t helped a but a little bit. I&#039;ve been on pain meds for7 years. They wanted me on er because I hurt 24/7.""",6.0,6
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I decided to take the Depo for birth control instead of the pill because I am terrible at remembering to take it daily. The first month I had no problems, it worked great. Now in the second month I had two weeks of spotting and now another week of a full period continues. I plan on switching birth control methods next month.""",3.0,3
Ciprodex,Otitis Media,"""I had been battling the worst ear infection for about three days with a big ear ache that I finally gave in on the fourth day and went to the doctor who prescribed Ciprodex. I felt relief from the first dosage. I&#039;m going on my fourth day using this medicine, and my pain is completely gone. I still have somewhat of a stuffed ear and loss of hearing, but I can slowly start to hear more and the stuffiness is going away. The only downfall is that even with my insurance, this medicine cost me $85! I will say given the amount of ear pain I&#039;ve endured lately that the price was worth it!!""",10.0,11
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""When I first put it, in 6/2015 it was fine. After awhile my arm would hurt and itch. I would get moody every so often and I would spot every few months. And only one time I bleed for over a week. No weight gain till 2 1/2 year later when  I gained 35 pound&#039;s. 10/2017. I&#039;m ready to take it out. It makes me want to eat more.""",4.0,3
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Thank God for Ropinrole, I can finally sleep.  I take a small amount in the early afternoon and larger dose before bedtime.""",10.0,17
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got the Implanon November 2011 it&#039;s been over a year since..the first few months I did have mood swings an I did bleed heavy for about three weeks but since then I havent had a period or a baby! The mood swings go away! I love this birth control! I&#039;ve been on the pill and Depo and this is by far the best!""",10.0,1
Compazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I was in and out of the ER due to migraines and on the last day they gave me a prescription of Compazine. The next day when I took it I laid down to take a nap and woke up struggling to breath. My throat was closing and I could barely talk. I went into a full blown panic attack and called the ambulance. They gave me 3 different shots of something I can&#039;t remember and rushed me to the hospital. My jaw felt locked like I clinching my teeth hard together by the time I got to the hospital. I was shaking uncontrollably and crying hysterically. After I was discharged I came home and chugged some childrens benadryl and took some xanax and felt the side effect slowly go away. I have never in my felt so scared.""",1.0,12
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""Been on Depakote for 6 months and gained 30 pounds, now with the disorder I worry about my weight like crazy.  I also take Geodon which has slowed me down with NO motivation at all.  Beginning to wonder if it&#039;s all worth it.  I do notice I never want to argue with anyone at work and at home I&#039;m quiet 24/7.  """,7.0,29
Sulfasalazine,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""Trialled this medicine for Psoriatic arthritis for approx 6 months in combination with Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquinine. While no major side effects there was no clinical efficacy either so therapy was discontinued.""",1.0,2
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been on Saxenda for 1 week. I&#039;ve lost 6.8lbs (203.8 to 197). I did experience nausea a few times, however I requested a script for Zofran to combat this side effect. I have tried several other weight loss medications unsuccessfully, including Phentermine, Belviq and Contrave. With Saxenda, I do not feel nervous or irritable. I stay full longer, and when I do eat, I get full quickly. So far it is going very well. Because my food intake is significantly less, I have been chosing food more wisely. Healthier food = less fatigue. I began walking on my treadmill in the evenings. After work I am no longer too tired to exercise. I&#039;m excited to see the 1 month results, and I will keep you posted.""",10.0,36
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I promised to write an review if plan b worked and it did! I had sex with my boyfriend about 3 days later after my period ending and the condom broke and I am not on any other form of birth control. We were both freaking out and didn&#039;t even know if he ejaculated in me. We purchased plan b about 30 minutes after the condom broke and I took the pill that could change my life forever. I was really sleepy about two hours after taking it and experienced mild cramping. About a week later I had some bleeding for about 4 days and it was brownish reddish and it seemed like my period but I don&#039;t believe it was. I had mild cramping with the bleeding as well. About two weeks later my period came right on time. So relax and don&#039;t stress!!""",10.0,1
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""Started on fluoxetine a month ago, 20mg.  Felt very tired the first week and nothing else.  Just started taking 40 mg a few days ago.  My wife swears she notices a difference, says she doesn&#039;t feel like she&#039;s walking on egg shells around me anymore.  One thing I&#039;ve noticed is things I used to dwell on, I can now think about them but now put them out of my mind relatively easy.  Before the meds I would dwell on things, couldn&#039;t escape the negative thoughts.  Things that are out of my control don&#039;t haunt me nearly as much""",7.0,16
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""This medication is awful. It rolls up every time you put it in your cheek. It literally takes hours to dissolve. One 4.2mg bunavail doesn&#039;t even come close to the equivalent of one 8mg suboxone. It&#039;s a shame that these shady pharmaceutical companies can use money to push inferior medicine through the fda and get it to addicts who can&#039;t even figure out how to take the stuff let alone use it as a replacement therapy to stay clean.""",1.0,9
Seroquel XR,Bipolar Disorde,"""Worked for mood stabilization but side effects were not acceptable. There were vivid and sometimes nightmares, also weight gain.""",4.0,23
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""So I just took the pill so I can&#039;t say if side effects are going to happen or if it&#039;s going to work, but looking at the reviews makes me feel better. But if you are a college student, if possible try to buy the pill at your student health services pharmacy. I got plan b for $25 dollars where it would normally be $50. The lady who helped me was very nonjudgmental, and helped me set up an appointment to get birth control, which can be provided for free if you qualify. The best part is that you can stay anonymous, so if you have strict parents like me you can keep it on the DL. Stay safe ladies""",9.0,7
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""Since I can remember my underarms have been sweaty and smelly. I&#039;ve used all types of deodorants without success. One night I sat in front of the computer and googled &quot;sweaty underarms&quot; and Drysol product came up. I read about and decided to get it. For the first time in years I was able to put on my uniform without wearing an under shirt. It has been 2 weeks and I still haven&#039;t worn a T-shirt under my uniforms. I am able to walk past people without worrying about if they can smell me. Drysol is the best product ever created. Thanks Drysol.""",9.0,3
Ritalin,Narcolepsy,"""Absolutely awesome. I was suffering from Narcolepsy. Now, I am able to do anything that I want. Quiet amazing. I feel that I was always only able to achieve about 25%. Now I am around 100%.""",10.0,63
Indomethacin,Pain,"""Before being diagnosed with Crohn&#039;s, I was having terrible aches in my lower back and legs. This product worked fine but I was never told of the side effects and developed bleeding stomach ulcers. Don&#039;t be on these too long. Get your doctor to find out the source of your problem.""",6.0,3
Zithromax,Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis,"""I experience hallucinations (bad dreams) while using this medicine.""",7.0,48
Pitavastatin,High Cholesterol,"""I am 50 and had 2 heart attacks and 2 strokes. I cannot take any statins because of leg cramps. I have been on Livalo for 18 months my cholesterol is 183 from 329 I love it. It took the place of 4 different medicines that caused a mal-absorption problem. I go through patient assistance program but was told Lilly care doesn&#039;t carry it any more.""",10.0,67
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""I&#039;ve been on levothyroxine for a week. I feel great! No depression no chills no flaky scaly skin and tons of energy! I was extremely tired throughout the day. Freezing even though it&#039;s summer in Seattle. Severe dry skin to the point of embarrassment. My hair recently started to thin on my crown area. My legs had extreme cramping to the point I couldn&#039;t sleep at night. The most traumatic experience is my recent heart palpitations and dizziness feeling fatal during each episode. Now with all these symptoms... I decided medicine that causes hair loss outweighs the thought of dying young (39)- I will post another update seeing how it&#039;s only a week into it- so far- most energy I&#039;ve felt in years, not cold at all, and no irregular palpitations.""",10.0,33
Propranolol,High Blood Pressure,"""Took propranolol ER 80 mg before bedtime for the first time and woke up significantly calm and rested and my blood pressure went down to 129/79 versus 140/89 with a 30 day average.  We&#039;ll see how it goes the next 30 days.  At least I do not feel the need for a Valium this morning.""",10.0,45
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I&#039;m on Day 10 with this medication and am already seeing significant improvements in my psoriasis! My doctor told me it may take a month or more to see any change so this is a pleasant surprise. 
I had read about the side effects and was expecting the first while to be rough but man! I can&#039;t keep anything down and the diarrhea is unreal! I&#039;ve found Aspirin helps the headaches, so those aren&#039;t so bad. I&#039;ve lost 8 pounds since I started Otezla which is a bonus but I wouldn&#039;t say it&#039;s the best diet plan I&#039;ve ever been on... 
I&#039;m hoping the side effects subside as my body gets used to the medication and I&#039;m very hopeful to see more improvements in my psoriasis!""",7.0,28
Prozac,Bulimia,"""This medication was completely useless for treating my bulimia or any symptoms associated with it.""",1.0,17
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I started with 20 mg and it was great but after 5h I felt that I lost effect of medicine. Doctor ordered 40 mg instead and I felt depressed. Instead i&#039;m taking 20 mg elvanse   10/15 mg adderal. I have to say that this medicine is the best ever. Side effects are dry mouth and sleep problems and tired when medicine goes away from the body. If you don&#039;t eat and drink water you gonna feel bad, remember that. I recommend to take magnesium if you feel tension in your body  and vitamine c before you going to sleep ( it makes that medicine goes away faster from your body).
This medicine makes me focused, i do things properly done, likes to talk with other people and I feel so.. quite in my head. Before  tried ritalin and concerta, worst meds.""",10.0,21
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""My experience with this medicine is positive especially since my recent dose increase. Before, getting up in the morning was hard.""",9.0,50
Xanax,Panic Disorde,"""This is an absolutely wonderful medication.  Xanax, along with 40mg of Prozac, has given me my life back.  No more insane panic attacks and no more not being able to sleep.  Take no more than what the doctor says to take in one day.""",10.0,67
Carbamazepine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Extreme fatigue, dark urine, yellow eyes, severe constipation.""",2.0,9
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I don&#039;t normally write reviews about meds, but this time I am writing this review because of the terrible effect of this med. I had recurrent UTI and took this medicine as prescribed 2x a day. Right after the first pill taking up with full stomach, I felt dizzy, sleepless, chest felt heavy I feel hungry most of the time. Third day taking this antibiotic gives me chills, muscle joint pain, lower back pains, terrible headache and sleepless nights, I did not stop coz I feel that I can manage the effect and all I do is to eat &amp; drink water. The UTI seems to be improving having less frequent urination. I went to see the Dr again coz, after the last pill still feeling the side effects.  The Dr says need to give 4 days for the med wear off so Dr gave meds for bloatedness""",5.0,2
Effexor,Depression,"""Great experience on Effexor. Was very anxious; maybe a little depression. Panic attacks, etc. Effexor gave me a great bump within 3 days at each dose. Ultimately, went up to 225mg (2 years). I was a new person; no worries, loving life. Went down to 150mg (2 years), and then down to 75mg (2 years). No problems. After 7 years, went off. Then I started to feel very badly again, went back on to now avail. But the 7 years I was on it, I felt tremendous. Great med for me.""",10.0,105
Mirtazapine,Insomnia,"""Prescribed 7.5 mg (half a 15 mg pill) at night for sleep. First night I accidentally  took a whole 15 mg dose when I was supposed to take a half a pill. Experienced some shortness of breath at first and felt what I can best describe as being drunk for the next two days off that single dose. Stumbling and dizzy with a tiredness I have never felt I my life. It did what it promised and knocked me out, but for two days in a row. I realized I took the whole dose but was nervous to try it again. After 3 weeks of bad sleep I tried it again at the prescribed 7.50 mg and was much better. It does take time to adjust. I am now on week 4 and for the most part sleeping through the night. I did gain 7 lbs though, induces a  crazy appetite.""",7.0,34
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for the last 7 years. I love it. I always know exactly when I&#039;m going to get my period and they only last 4-5 days. I do get moody right before and breast soreness/cramping the day of but its not anything crazy. No weight gain and my skin still breaks out around my period. I&#039;ve never been pregnant so that&#039;s definitely a plus too!""",9.0,5
Januvia,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I am  unable to take this medication because Merck will not let me use the coupon because I am on medicaid. What difference does it make what insurance I have if they are not covering it and I have to pay cash anyway? I find this discriminatory. The coupon should be available for anyone paying for the medication.""",1.0,17
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""For many years I&#039;ve have been juggling medicines from Lexapro, Xanax, Zoloft, along with Lunesta for sleep. Had anxiety along with depression, couldn&#039;t sleep and was losing weight. 3 weeks ago my doctor prescribed Remeron to me and within a week I was like a new person. Depression and anxiety lessen and my sleep is great. This has been a miracle for me. Yes I am gaining weight but I needed to. My quality of life is so much better.""",10.0,160
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""The last medication I was on for depression completely numbed me out to the point where I had no emotions. With this medication, I am able to be happy and sad but it doesn&rsquo;t work too well to keep away the suicidal thoughts. (I am on 20mg) I wish this medication was able to make me feel happier and not constantly be fighting between happy and sad.""",6.0,23
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""The implant was inserted about 1 month ago in efforts to alleviate the depression and anxiety I feel the pill caused. I am sad to say it didn&#039;t help. And now, I am emotionally unstable with sadness, and just not caring about ANYTHING. Oh did I mention rapid weight gain with extreme cravings! And no sex drive """,1.0,3
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""So i wrote a review on this drug the other day complaining about my body aches and how awful I felt thought it was the Truliclity making me feel sick turned out I had pneumonia luckily I went to see a doctor and he  prescribed me antibiotics I am recovering and feel fine. Took my second injection on Saturday and honesty I have no side effects yet from the drug. I feel fine I don&#039;t have much appetite as before but that&#039;s ok because I want to eat less anyways. My blood sugars been pretty good around 100 to 130 most of the time. Fasting today was 102. So far so good hopefully I will lose some weight I started Humalog about a year ago and I&#039;ve gained about 15 to 20 lbs from that. I was scared to try it because of the side effects.""",10.0,15
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""Started taking after spinal fusion constant muscle spasms with any activity. Can bite off a piece when needed never increased dosage in 10 years. People with addictive personality can get hooked on anything its just in there DNA. This drug helped me work much longer than I could have without it.""",8.0,75
Adalimumab,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""Experienced allergy symptoms from this (itchy eyes, sinus pain/running nose, etc.).  Also had what the doctor called an allergic reaction to the shot on my leg.  Started swelling up, and got bigger than the palm of my hand. Red, horrible looking, and it hurt to touch.""",3.0,17
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""On the nights when I forget to take my 100mg of Quetipine I wake up in the middle of the night at 3am or 4am and am unable to go back to sleep and end up staring blankly at my computer screen.  Most every night I take it and even if a trip or two to the bathroom is necessary, I can fall back asleep in minutes.  However, this medication is very strong even at the 100mg level and I often have to hug the walls and furniture to safely walk to the bathroom.  I&#039;m sure others that take this medication have a loss of control of balance.  I only take this medication about 1/2 an hour before bedtime or I find that suddenly I can&#039;t find the keys on the keyboard anymore and am EXTREMELY SEDATED.  I get a solid 7 hours of sleep most nights.""",10.0,26
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I just love it. It works great!""",9.0,27
Armour Thyroid,Underactive Thyroid,"""I first took Armour Thyroid on August 9th, after my doctor said my thyroid was sluggish. I experienced a rash and itchy skin after four days. That is a normal side effect that was rectified by taking half a pill for 7 days then resuming whole pills. The rash and itchiness ended once my body was introduced to taking half a pill. It was an allergic reaction. I have already lost 6 pounds in one month. I expect to lose more and continue to experience good things from here on out with Armour Thyroid. I like that it&#039;s bioidentical and is absorbed into our system faster and better than synthetic. That is according to research.""",10.0,128
Sertraline,Depression,"""From first week when I took this medicine I can feel a slight change and haven&#039;t felt depression, anxiety. But as the weeks pass, I felt much better. I&#039;ve got my life back, social skills, and feel like everyone else. This drug has really helped to bring my life back.""",9.0,229
Propranolol,Anxiety,"""For the past few weeks I have been having shaky hands and anxiety during work.  This isn&#039;t good considering I&#039;m in the dental field.  I have no idea what brought on the anxiety since I have been doing this job over 10 years.  It was getting to the point that I feared going to work the next day.  I went in and spoke with my GP about this and how I didn&#039;t want to take anti anxiety medication, but I wanted something that would stop my fast heart beat and shaky hands.  She prescribed me propranolol for the days I worked.  Well I breezed through the first day no problem.  I took 30 mg in the am and did 10mg 7 hours later.  Tomorrow, I&#039;m just gonna do 20mg in the am to see if it&#039;s strong enough.  This is the miracle drug.""",10.0,42
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""I scraped up my inner knee on a mossy log. By day 4, it was not improved, &amp; had a clearly infected area around the small scrapes--swollen, red (and white when you push on it, quickly turning red again), about an inch to 1.5 inches all around the wound area--tender to touch.

I went to the doctor and was prescribed this for 10 days. I am only through the 2nd dose. I have taken this medicine before for sinusitis, &amp; did not have side effects. After only 15 hours since first dose, wound is healing beautifully.""",9.0,12
Contrave,Obesity,"""In the first 3.5 weeks I lost 12 lbs.  My doctor said it could be an anomaly and not to be upset if the next 5 weeks don&#039;t show this type of weight loss.  The first 2 weeks I felt no different and then it kicked in and I stopped thinking about food and my appetite really decreased.  Side effect is constipation for which I take a Metamucil and it is working. My total weight loss since being under doctor care is 38 lbs. I was on another med, but broke out into an uncontrollable itchy rash and had to stop.  I encourage people to keep at it (Contrave) because it does take time to see any difference/results.""",10.0,14
Diltiazem,Supraventricular Tachycardia,"""I have been taking Cartia XT for supraventricular tachycardia for about 5 years. This medication has completely controlled the racing heart that I used to get from time to time. I&#039;ve had no side effects. A big bonus is that eating ice cream used to trigger the racing heart beat. Now I can eat ice cream.""",10.0,72
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Endometriosis,"""I have been on Ovcon 35 continuously for over 9 years. I&#039;ve used the generic forms and found no difference. This pill gave me back a normal life after yrs of suffering from endometriosis pain.""",10.0,5
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Why didn&#039;t I read these reviews first! This burning is maybe worse than childbirth. Definitely worse than when I broke my arm. I&#039;m laying on my bathroom floor with just a shirt on...legs spread and wondering who the ... made this product. I put in the little egg thing and within 15 mins was on the floor in burning agony. This stuff better cure the yeast infection.""",1.0,8
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex on the last day of my period. I knew the chances of getting pregnant on the last day of your period are slim but I didn&#039;t want to take any chances. Therefore 30 minutes after I went ahead and bought plan B. The only side affect I experienced at first was a slim headache and it only lasted the first day. The pill also messed with my hormones and I had a huge break out on my face. The closer I got to my period I stated stressing more and the pill delayed my period by 6 days. So if you already took the pill and you&#039;re late don&#039;t worry it&#039;s the pill doing its job.""",10.0,7
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""The label states 12 hour relief.  It worked great for the 1st 4 1/2 hrs. Now I can&#039;t take another dose for 12 hrs? Seriously? So what am I suppose to do? Over priced product that doesn&#039;t seem to work. Will not be buying this again.""",3.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for 3 months and I&#039;m not very moody. I gained weight and I sleep way more than I usually do. My skin also worsened. I am more emotional and I&#039;m dry, so I don&#039;t have a sex drive like I used too. My breasts didn&#039;t get tender or anything, but this caused my period to completely stop altogether. I get a little bit of spotting, but it&#039;s not bad.""",3.0,2
Lipitor,"High Cholesterol, Familial Homozygous","""This caused me severe muscle pain and cramps .""",1.0,58
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I started taking Lutera in late 2012 early 2013. As much as I can remember the only side effect I had in the beginning were cramps. Horrible cramps. Only for two periods. First one I was hunched over crying. Second one was the same but the cramps would come and go in waves. I left work early because I was in tears and hunched over again. I got home and felt the urge to push. So I went to the bathroom and pushed out this clot the size of my palm. Not even joking. Omg I thought I was dying. After that second time I never had cramps like that again. Over the years my sex drive went down &amp; spotted between periods. So my dr had me switch. Overall. I love Lutera and would definitely use it again if given the chance.""",9.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been taking this birth control for 3 days and I can already tell what the side effects are, I have horrible nausea and have been vomiting, My legs and feet are swollen, I have started getting acne on my jawline, and I have been having the worst cramps ever. Gonna stick with it for a week until my dr gets back to prescribe new medication.""",1.0,10
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""I go into crisis mode when I start to get a cold sore. I get approx. 4-5 a year. Its very depressing especially if you have to do a lot of interaction at work. Abreva is over hyped. It does help but for me it only knocks 2-3 days off the healing which is still great but its not the miracle drug for me like others profess. I try to use abreva during the day and when I go to bed I put on Zovirax (prescription). Sore usually lasts 5-7 days whereas if I don&#039;t use anything it could last 2 weeks.
God, how I hate cold sores!""",5.0,9
Nicoderm CQ,Smoking Cessation,"""Just finished my 10 weeks on the Nicoderm CQ program and am proud to say I have not slipped up once.  I have to admit that it was one of the hardest things I have done but it was all worth it.  Everything tastes and smells so much better that in itself is worth quitting for.  I smoked and used smokeless tobacco for about 13 years. If I can do it anyone can.""",9.0,53
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Trulicity since January. After taking Metformin for 10 years, along with Januvia the last year, I was having less success controlling my numbers. For the last year I was on Metformin, prescribed by a different provider, I suffered from diarrhea several times a day when she increased it to 1000mg BID and my glucose was not controlled. My current Endocrinologist changed my medications to Glipizide and Trulicity. I had minimal nausea for a couple of days with my first dose of Trulicity. That has been my only side effect. My glucose was under control within one week. Down from over 200 to within normal limits (70-110). After 90 days my a1c was down to 6.8 from 9.1. All of my other labs were normal. I am happy.""",10.0,21
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I did not like this. I was given this for anxiety and it didnt help at all. I tried it for a month and felt no difference.""",1.0,26
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I started this 3 weeks ago, haven&#039;t seen much weight loss yet, but I feel full all of the time looking at food makes me nauseous. I have noticed my blood sugar has decreased dramatically, I may have to come off some of my diabetic Meds which is a plus. I&#039;m giving my body time to loose the weight gradual weight loss is the best anyway.""",9.0,37
Trolamine salicylate,Pain,"""Plantar fasciitis: I combine Aspercreme with Cortizone-10 and rub it in and around my heal before bed. The next morning although still stiff, once stretched there is almost no pain on walking. Other than direct cortizone injections into the tendon nothing else seems to help other than not walking but that is not practicable and still make a living.""",7.0,19
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I started saxenda on May 21, by June 23 I have lost 20 lbs. I walk 3 to 4 times a week about a hour and I stopped drinking sodas. I just got my refill today I hope the next 20 come off as easy.""",10.0,21
Meloxicam,Osteoarthritis,"""Several years ago, I was put on Mobic for right knee problems--bone on bone. When I finally needed a knee replacement, I had to go off Mobic for a week  before the surgery. Immediately, I got creaky and all my joints hurt and ached. It hurt to walk even a short distance. At that point, I realized what a blessing Mobic is.  I thought that if some of my deceased relatives had Mobic, they might have lived longer.  I remember how badly they suffered and I understand. The pain was unbearable.  I&#039;m still on it.  I am 65.""",10.0,101
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""Works Pretty well. Yet Its Terribly Hard To Stop The Pill. Horrible WithDrawls""",6.0,16
Bupropion,Depression,"""I have been taking Wellbutrin XL 450mg/day for 9 years, the brand only (I have done some personal research about brands versus generics and do not believe that generics are as good, effective, or reliable as brands). This medication saved my life, so I guess that I was lucky that it suited me. Within the first year I remember having a dry mouth, more energy, loss of appetite, and a weight loss. With time these side effects stopped. I have now no side effects, and what this medication clearly helped me with is to still feel myself and going through my emotions without falling into the hole of depression. So I feel functional, which was not the case before taking it (for example satying in bed because of feeling a deep sadness etc...).""",10.0,85
Diclegis,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""With my 1st pregnancy, I suffered from severe morning sickness to the point that I lost a significant amount of weight. With my second pregnancy, I started getting very sick again and mentioned it to a nurse at my OB GYN office and she prescribed me Diclegis. Prior to that I had tried many other homeopathic solutions such as the Sea Bands and ginger. None of these worked for me. The diclegis worked from the morning after I first took them until now. At 12 weeks pregnant, I thought I might be out of the woods so I stopped taking the Diclegis last night. I have been nauseous all day and vomiting! It is obvious that these meds work.  I will be taking them again for the next 2 weeks. Only complaint is I&#039;m more fatigued than usual when taking it""",9.0,2
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Requip (ropinirole) for Restless Legs Syndrome: I have been on it for year and half. It works for me. I have no side effects.""",10.0,12
Voltaren Gel,Pain,"""In have a very rare autoimmune disease. It affects my upper body;  extremely painful.  In addition, i also have severe pain is in my legs. Specifically front of shins. It is bad enough to wake me up. Volatarin gel does helps with the pain, almost immediately. Good luck!""",9.0,37
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""My husband and I use the pull out method, however this particular time he came inside of me sooner than I was expecting and I didn&#039;t have a chance to tell him not to. During this time I was fertile and was due to ovulate in 4 days I was freaking out got up as soon as possible and took the plan B pill for the first time 3 hours later. I&#039;m unsure how my body will react to the pill but really hoping I&#039;m not pregnant. I have a set of twins girl/boy they are almost 2.""",6.0,4
Stadol,Pain,"""My husband suffered from migraine headaches throughout his life. He was prescribed Stadol ns. His migraines became more constant as his body craved Stadol. He was going through 5 bottles a week and had a callous on his palm from using it. This was back in 1996-1998. He went through rehab.  It did stop his migraine, just to bring them back stronger and more often. PLEASE ASK YOUR FAMILY IF YOUR PERSONALITY IS CHANGING. Please listen to them.""",1.0,6
Contrave,Obesity,"""This week make it my third week on the pill, I haven&#039;t seen any result. I&#039;m also on a 1200 calories a day and run 5 miles 3x a wk. Ever since I started the medicine, I&#039;m feeling very sad and depressed I&#039;m not sure if that comes from the pills. I&#039;m ready to stop because I rather be happy instead of taking the pills with no result and   side Effects. I wasted $$. Congrats!!! to the ones that it works for.""",1.0,3
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""After a course of antibiotics, I had some slight discharge for a week, no itching or burning, but I thought I should go ahead and use a Monistat. I popped it in at 9:30 and went to bed. At 1:30am I was RIPPED from my sleep by the most horrible itching. There is no way I&#039;m going back to sleep tonight. Thank goodness I don&#039;t have to work tomorrow, there is no way I could function normally. I will just lay here till I deem it a reasonable hour to take a shower and hopefully get some relief.""",2.0,2
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I have Firbromyalgia and I take 3 to 4 daily depending on how bad the pain is for that day. Less pain and it&#039;s way worth it.""",9.0,17
Trolamine salicylate,Back Pain,"""Use on lower back and neck vertebrae 4 times a day. This works well for me and relieves pain quickly.""",8.0,13
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""So my doctor put me on the shot after a hormone treatment stopped working. I had heavy periods and unbEarable cramps. The depo shot worked really well for the first two shots. I only had bleeding when it was time for a shot. After my third shot I hVe had not stop bleeding. I think I&#039;m going to try one more shot and see if anything changes. Other then the bleeding I have had almost not side effects. I have lost weight since going on it. Overall I think it worth it.""",7.0,3
Mirvaso,Rosacea,"""Like many of these other readers I&#039;ve had the same experience.  I was given samples to try by a dermatologist and I applied it on a Saturday afternoon.  Sunday afternoon I looked in the mirror and was in shock.  My face was super blotchy and a very intense red spottiness.  Definitely worse looking that it had ever been initially.  It almost leaves skin with a withdrawal type symptom.  I cannot afford laser treatment and I do not know where else to turn as I wake up every morning like this and am having to rely on this lotion to clear my face to be presentable at my job.""",2.0,10
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""December 4th will be my third month with Mirena. I&#039;m 18 years old and could not be happier. I have had one period so far right on time, lasted a solid 5  days will no cramping and I&#039;ve been spotting ever since. The spotting isn&#039;t bad, somedays it requires a panty liner, other days it&#039;s not even noticable. I have full faith the spotting will stop within the next 3 months. It&#039;s not enough to keep me from having sex, so it&#039;s really no problem at all. I&#039;d reccommend this to every woman. Insertion was about eequivalent pain to getting a tattoo but shorter (only lasted 30 seconds) and cramps after lasted a few hours. I went back to classes the next day, was able to run again within 3 days. The strings are perfect length. 10/10""",10.0,17
Fentanyl Transdermal System,Chronic Pain,"""I&#039;ve been using it for 10 years and I&#039;m heading to Stanford University for detoxification,  wish me luck.""",7.0,52
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;ve Been on sertraline for about 4 year.  I&#039;ve tried 3 times to get off it - it&#039;s hell.  I feel like I&#039;m dying.  I need to get off. I don&#039;t care what I need to do . I&#039;m never doing this again.""",1.0,12
Paroxetine,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""My son, then 12, started Paxil for social anxiety after going to a new school. The pediatrician gave us none of the warnings about the drug. He started him on 10 mg/day for 4 weeks and said, &quot;We know this dose does nothing, but we need to load him. After 4 weeks, fill this prescription for 20 mg/day.&quot; At 2-3 weeks, my son was raising his hand and greeting teachers in the hall. At 4 weeks, he initiated a belligerent locker room incident with a boy who mocked him. After doubling the dose, he was verbally aggressive to us and ran away. When we found him, he was soaked in sweat. He later told a friend he&#039;d &quot;felt like jumping off something but didn&#039;t know what&quot;. His doctor had no idea how to wean him. We found a psychiatrist who did.""",1.0,21
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""After one bottle and an all day liquid diet all is clear; it works fast. Taste was not bad but I put one drop of peppermint essential oil in cold water which I mixed with the liquid and experienced no nausea or terrible taste issues. Went to work much faster than I expected about 15 minutes after drinking it I was going for the rest of the night.""",9.0,8
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""Well, I&#039;ve been taking quetiapine for insomnia since last week. It did not solve my sleep problems. In fact, in the early days it was more complicated to sleep with my head full of thoughts. Since then, I continue to sleep and wake up very early in the morning. I started on 25 mg, going on to 50 mg, then 75 mg and now 100 mg. For the first two days, I felt a lot of sedation during the day. But now nothing else and still continues sleep problems.""",2.0,12
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""I loved the Antibiotic. If you take probiotics and eat yogurt you&#039;ll be fine. If you&#039;re sensitive to antibiotics and get yeast infections easily. I recommend asking you GP for diflucan 2 pills take it 2 or 3 days into the antibiotic course then on day 6 or 7.""",10.0,30
Isosorbide dinitrate,Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis,"""Prior to this medication, I was depending on Nitro exclusively for Angina occurrence, with good results; I now take Isosorbide Dinatrate 10 mg three times daily with very little results, that I can determine. After every pill, I get angina in 1-2 hrs and this lasts until my next dosage. I don&#039;t think this medicine is appropriate for me.""",2.0,4
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""I am so thankful for Hypercare! It has changed my life. I was dealing with the sweating from 6th grade, I am now a freshman. I finally told my mom why I would not wear cute clothes. It helped right away. Now I don&#039;t stay up at night sobbing. But I have no clue how to stop the burning because it is almost unbearable. But I will stick with because I am tired of being bullied for it.""",7.0,11
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I just got Skyla inserted this morning. I wanted to write this review for anyone who is nervous about the procedure or feels discouraged from all the negative reviews out there about IUDs. I went in expecting the worst pain of my entire life and it turned out not to even make my top 5 most painful experiences. It was painful, but it was not unbearably so, and it was over so quickly. About a minute of being uncomfortable (that included the speculum and the positioning of the cervix) and six seconds of more intense pain (during the sounding and the actual insertion). The pain was like a very bad menstrual cramp. I felt nauseous and faint afterwards, but not too bad. I have had some light bleeding, but barely any cramping whatsoever.""",10.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I absolutely love Ortho Evra. I&#039;d never used a hormonal birth control before, and being super flighty I knew I couldn&#039;t be trusted to take the pill. I originally started off with the ring which resulted in non-stop crying, non-stop cramping and constant breakthrough bleeding. Even though the patch and the ring use the same exact hormones in extremely similar dosages, I decided to give the patch a shot. Instantly, I felt worlds better. My period was regular, which was the first time I&#039;d ever had a regular period in my entire life. They&#039;re not lighter by any means, but I&#039;ll take five days of heavy bleeding over a month of it! Only problem? The patch is prone to coming off if your skin gets very warm and clothing rubs on it, unfortunately!""",9.0,1
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Since having Skyla inserted, I have lost 15 lbs and my periods have gotten lighter. My doctor told me that my periods will likely eventually stop all together. I was on the pill (Ortho Trycyclen Lo) prior to Skyla. 

The insertion was slightly painful (think bad period cramps) and I had some cramping for about 24 hours after insertion. I do get cramps during my period now that I didn&#039;t get while on the pill, but taking ibuprofen usually takes care of them. 

My insurance covered the IUD and the insertion. I had an ultrasound done one month after insertion to make sure Skyla was still in place, and it was. My insurance covered the ultrasound, but I did have to pay $84 out of pocket for the deductible.""",9.0,7
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""I have been taking Paxil 20mg for about 4 months now. I suffered with anxiety which caused lightheadedness and shortness of breath for two years before I decided to try medication.  When I first started, I had more anxiety than ever and some depression which I never had before taking this medication. It took about six weeks to feel the effects and it works. To those out there struggling with this medication just give it the 6-8 weeks to work before giving up. Also, try relaxing things like baths and reading and even exercise.  I finally feel like myself again. I have some rare moments of anxiety but nothing at all like I had before seeking help. This is a good medication.""",8.0,63
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am 21 years old and I started taking my first birth control pill ever (Minastrin) in late January 2015. The first month I took this pill I was extremely emotional. It&#039;s now just over 6 months later and I have had stomach cramps/pain as well as bleeding of all sorts of colors for the entire month. My boyfriend and I were so convinced I was pregnant because of all the symptoms and side effects associated with this pill. I never have a cramp a day in my life until I started this pill and now along with the cramps comes bleeding and horrible stomach pain. Anything that causes such differences in your daily life and this much stress is not worth it. I am starting a new pill tomorrow thankfully""",3.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I took Loestrin and then Minastrin for years. I was off the pill for a couple of years and then wanted to get back on. My doctor prescribed Mibelas. I started taking the first pack on the first day of my period, and then my period lasted for 11 days. I stuck it out for 4 months. I&#039;ve never had any spotting on or off the pill and with Mibelas I was spotting for at least a week every month in the middle of the pack, and then I&#039;d still get my period. It killed my sex drive and gave me headaches. The only benefit is it gave me slightly clearer skin and kept me from getting pregnant. Worst birth control I&#039;ve ever taken.""",1.0,0
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I am just now finishing out my first month on this BC and it&#039;s seeming to work very well. I have gained weight in all the right places and haven&#039;t had any horrible side effects. With that being said, I have been bleeding since I started taking the pill. I&#039;m hoping that after I take the placebos and start the next pack that the problem will fix itself. I have also been emotional, but nothing that I can&#039;t handle. I would most likely recommend this to a friend.""",8.0,3
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the Mirena inserted in December 2012. In August 2015, almost 3 years of no periods, no negative side effects at all, I started having severe cramps. My Mirena had migrated and was lodged in the side of my uterus, so i had to get a new one inserted. In January 2016, I had a positive pregnancy test and my IUD was missing (later found sideways in the top of my uterus). A week later, I had an ultrasound and was told I had miscarried. Although we did not want another child for another 2 years, having a miscarriage was one of the worst experiences ever, not to mention the pain and discomfort from have the Mirena moving. Mirena not only allowed me to get pregnant, it caused me extreme pain and caused me to miscarry.""",1.0,8
Naltrexone,Alcohol Dependence,"""I started taking a daily dose 3 days ago. I poured myself a drink today as an &#039;experiment&#039;, and noticed right away the smell of the alcohol seemed different and was a real turn-off. I nursed the drink for almost an hour, which is almost unheard of for me (I&#039;m a chugger). I finished the drink more out of obligation of the experiment than anything, and I never got the usual &#039;buzz&#039; I&#039;d get. Now I have a slight headache and I&#039;m a bit tired. 

Honestly, if any future drinking feels like this then I can definitely see how this will curb my drinking as there is no reward anymore. And I&#039;ve been trying to get control of this for 10+ years, therapy, counselling, rehab, AA, etc.""",9.0,53
Senna,Constipation,"""Had an awful stomach bug which caused me surprisingly to become very constipated. I could just about manage to pass very small bowel movement but not enough to feel fully relieved. I took a senna tablet at about 11pm because i had awful stomach pain, at about 1pm i started to have the urge to go to the toilet. Senna is fabulous!""",9.0,18
Zohydro ER,Pain,"""My pain Dr started me on 10mg x 2 per day after a few years on 7.5 hydros 4+x per day. After the 1st week, and some withdrawal symptoms, they give no relief. Maybe Dr started me too low mg and see him next day. I hope he ups mg to at least 15 and 20 probably will be better. He said he can add the old hydro for breakthrough pain but at this point I feel at least two 7.5mg per day and that&#039;s only 2 less than before. He should go to 20mg 2x per as I have a bad spine from head to tail, facet arthritis, Spinal stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, deteriorating disk and spinal neuropathy....I&#039;m through...I covered them all!!""",2.0,1
Gabapentin,Migraine,"""The first time I used it, it didn&#039;t help much. But the second time around after a break from all medication, it has started helping! The slight wobbliness in my gait is a small price to pay for something that actually helps my permanent migraine.""",9.0,16
Buspirone,Panic Disorde,"""Probably the worse drug ever made. No help at all from panic attacks or anxiety. Tried the drug for months and all I got from it was vertigo.""",1.0,21
Zomig,Migraine,"""Worked well to break my cluster migraine when I took it for 4 days in a row with other migraine/pain meds.  It didn&#039;t work at all when taken by itself.""",5.0,2
Sertraline,Depression,"""I started on 50mg and I took it for about 2 months then I missed a week due to vacation and forgetting to bring them with me.  Now I&#039;m achy all the time, very dizzy, feel sick after eating anything no matter how mild, my back is the most achy.  I think its my body trying to get used to the drug again but I didn&#039;t feel this way the first time I started.  I don&#039;t really know what is going on but I&#039;m tired all the time and that is definitely not helping the depression.""",4.0,3
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on this medication now for 4 months, got on it before my first period after childbirth, about 2-3 weeks later I got a period, lasted a little longer than normal but light. Haven&#039;t had a period since. Hopefully it stays  this way. Only thing I have trouble with is all the weight gain, Its just stacking on me.""",8.0,20
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I had the Liletta put in July (almost 3 months ago) with the initial insertion a sharp and intense pain. I had about a week of intense pressure or cramp-like symptoms. I have had a constant light period, acne on my forehead (which I never have had) and weight gain.. I&#039;m not sure if this IUD is best suited for me at this point. I will call my doctor and ask her opinion.""",4.0,2
Modafinil,ADHD,"""I take Modafinil / Provigil for head injury related problems. I&#039;ve tried Ritalin it didn&#039;t work well. Provigil is excellent, no side effects or problems. Perfect.""",10.0,38
Synvisc,Osteoarthritis,"""Had the three shots back in the 90&#039;s and still walking on my leg with no more surgeries.""",10.0,27
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I have a really aggressive yeast infection and on the first night I had to deal with intense burning and itching . On the second night , it was better and by the third morning it seemed as if it had gone away . But upon insertions of the third night insertion it all started burning and itching just as bad again""",2.0,8
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""Well, like many here I sat here and went through all these reviews at least twice probably more. September 8 was the start of my period then on the 18 I committed the act with the bf. Chance of pregnancy definitely minor but I was paranoid so he purchased the plan b one step. For approximately for 15 days I had light cramps and I do believe I also acquired a UTI. I was also fatigued had headache here and there and also had diarrhea tender breasts And on the 15 day today Mother Nature graced me with aunt flow. I am also way over the weight by at least 10-15 lbs over actually so the weight limit don&#039;t even worry about it. But when your period comes prepare yourself for some cramps""",10.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""This birth control has given me terrible side effects of depression. I don&#039;t feel like the same woman. I want off of it as soon as I can! This is not in my character to act, feel, or think the way I have been thinking. """,2.0,4
Advil,Headache,"""I have used Advil (Ibuprofen) for over a year for most headaches. It works like a charm, better than any other medicine I&#039;ve tried, even ones previous doctors have recommended (my current one does recommend Advil). When I was a kid, I used the children&#039;s Advil (chewable), and it still worked great. It didn&#039;t taste like grease, unlike most other children&#039;s medicine I had. Now as an adult, I still love it. I&#039;ve never experienced any side effects, nor have I ever had any negative reactions to it. It starts kicking in super quickly, and the headaches don&#039;t tend to come back after I take a tablet of Advil. Overall highly recommended, not too pricey (especially for the amount of drug in each capsule and for the number of capsules in a container).""",10.0,5
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I have terrible chronic insomnia. I have safely taken this medication for over 12 years, with no significant side effects. Go to bed as soon as you take the medication. In my case the window for working is very short---7-10 minutes. 
If it hasn&#039;t helped me sleep by 15 minutes, it isn&#039;t going to help for that particular time. I would recommend this medication to anyone!""",10.0,84
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,None,"""I have been on this Birth Control for over a year now and I have had no problems! The only bad thing is the first few months you have break through bleeding, but other than that its great.""",9.0,13
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""INSERTION: Personally, the insertion was not bad for me; it felt like a mild cramp and I was able to go right back to work after. I took 800mg of ibuprofen 40 min before my appointment so that may have helped.

POST-INSERTION: First few days after the insertion, I experienced an on set of cramps (as expected) and took ibuprofen as directed. What was unexpected was that my period did not go away after I got it a few days later.. so I bled for about 7 weeks. However, keep in mind your body takes 3-6 mos. to adjust - I waited it out (diva cups are a LIFE saver). Thankfully by the 8th week, the bleeding stopped.  It&#039;s now nearing the 11th week and I feel pretty much back to normal and relieved knowing I&#039;m protected from unwanted pregnancies""",9.0,3
Rexulti,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Struggling with treatment resistant depression for over 17 years. Very hopeful this would work. Well after the first five days I had an &quot;EXTREME REACTION.&quot; After the third day started to fell a little confused, no appetite. But on the six day on my way to work I missed my exit on the highway. Things only got worse, stumbling, forgetfulness, etc. On my way home I started jumping curbs on highway and trying to drive into the other lanes of oncoming traffic. So confused i didn&#039;t know which direction I was traveling and could not get off the highway. I put others and inlcuding myself into so much harm. Thank God I was pulled over and taken to hospital via ambulance. Scared the holy crap out of me. Taken off this drug immediately.""",1.0,44
Nora-Be,Birth Control,"""Awful!!! Worst acne of my life, heavy periods, weight gain, and discharge. Been taking for 3 months and stopped now for a week face is finally clearing up. Won&#039;t take it again.""",1.0,10
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""Not sure about this one yet. I have been on it for only five days now and it&#039;s a roller coaster ride. Sometimes I feel okay and other times I feel like I&#039;m going crazy. My doctor prescribed me to take 15mg twice daily which I think was way too much to start out with. I literally felt like I was going to lose my mind because of the thoughts I was having. I also think this has increased my depression and feeling of isolation. I know that this medication takes time to work in your system and that it can make symptoms worse while it is working so I&#039;m going to try and ride it out a little longer. I&#039;ve cut my dosage in half to 7.5 twice daily and I&#039;m going to see if that helps.""",5.0,10
Maxalt-MLT,Migraine,"""One Maxalt-MLT usually gets rid of the migraine in an hour or less. Occasionally, I need another one 2 hours later to really get rid of it for good. Rarely, even the second one did not quite do it for me. But this is still the most effective medicine that&#039;s worked for me, after trying 8-10 other medicines (over-the-counter and prescription).""",9.0,13
Abilify,Depression,"""A miracle medicine for me. I take it with Effexor XR 100mg, I immediately felt relief from my depression and anxiety. I had more energy than I knew what to do with (bordering restlessness though), no side effects except for the ants in the pants feeling. Tried several different medications, and this is by far the best. The samples were great, I just hope I can afford to pay for it...I hope it helps you like it&#039;s helped me.""",10.0,43
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have had the worst periods ever since I started at 13.  Extremely heavy, full of huge clots, very long, and very painful. I am now 21 and finally found something that helps so far. Just finishing up my first month of it and my period was only a week long (mine usually last 3 months  ). I&#039;m still having a lot of pain which used to signal me that a clot was coming down but I haven&#039;t had any clots. Only side effect I&#039;m having is the moodiness. So happy with this medication so far!""",10.0,13
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""The medication works as advertised, and I love that, but I must keep heartburn remedies nearby at all times as I get heartburn suddenly. That being said, the side effects have not been enough to make me stop using the drug.""",8.0,69
Copper,Birth Control,"""I have had an extremely positive experience with paragard. The procedure was quick and a slight pinch upon placement a little bit of spotting after but other than that my period has remained unaffected, sometimes I do feel the strings but that is no biggie. Ever so often I have a partner who says they can feel it but has not created difficulty. I am happy with it. I got mine placed at Planned parenthood for free because of my financial status but I did make a $50 donation.""",9.0,8
Effexor XR,Depression,"""I was taking effexor for depression. I found that my hot flashes went away. I love this medicine. It helped all of my menopause symptoms. The down side is I can&#039;t miss one! The hot flashes comes back with worst sweats than I had before. I now sleep very well at night.""",10.0,22
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""This medication has almost zero side effects.   I read all the reviews &amp; I was so afraid to take it.  But I&#039;ve been taking it for almost three weeks &amp; I feel better than ever.  There are no side effects.   Don&#039;t listen to all the people who talk bad about it.  I don&#039;t understand what is wrong with all of them, but it&#039;s fine.  I just wanted to tell everyone this.""",10.0,54
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""Just tried sumatriptan for the first time, I got it over the counter in a UK chemist. I&#039;m a 39 yr old man who has suffered from debilitating migraines since a teenager. They have become less frequent with age but when I get the early signs (aurora) it still sends me into panic of what&#039;s to come, lying helplessly in Hell for hours,  so when I heard of a new effective drug I jumped at the chance, and this was my experience, you get two pills, I took one with water and laid down in a dark room,  after about 40 mins I could feel the drug starting to take effect it was if the migraine was still happening but it had been dulled down or masked by the drug, you feel tired, sick and a bit bit weird but it&#039;s better than the migraine pain.""",6.0,0
Neurontin,ibromyalgia,"""Neurontin helps with my pain and gives me a lot of energy but does not help my seizures. I am on 600mg 3 to 4 times a day but the longer I take it the less it helps and the more I have to take.""",9.0,19
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""So far the best medication for bipolar disorder I&#039;ve taken.  I started out successfully at 20mg for a year.  Then I developed twitching on the left side of my body.  My doctor reduced my dosage to 2 mg a day and put me on Artane.   I am glad I found this medicine because I don&#039;t have to take it daily and I no longer feel as if I&#039;m going insane.  Helpful, but you really need to pay attention to the way your body handles it. My twitching has gone away thankfully.""",8.0,16
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""An accident occurred Friday night ( 14th) we immediately went and got plan b. I&#039;m also on depo but I&#039;m still a little nervous.""",10.0,1
Dapagliflozin / metformin,min),"""age 51, male. A1C was well over 10 when starting Xigduo. along with high blood pressure. Cholesterol was fine. Started both an ace inhibitor and and Xigduo at the same time. I would argue I don&#039;t have most constant diet, but I exercise a lot; very active. Swim 2000  yards a few times a week and ride more than 20 mi on bicycle at very high sustain heart rates

As of my last doc apt, A1C was 6.7. morning blood sugar measures 82-90 consistently. BP is now below or at pre-hypertension. Mood is normal (i.e., not the impatient grump ALL the time, lol) and my physical fitness level and endurance seems peak right now. I do have to watch if I don&#039;t eat regularly; feels like I drop pretty easily in those situations. I imagine the dose will be lowered""",9.0,17
Lorazepam,Insomnia,"""It&#039;s just like any other medicine. Works differently on each person.""",10.0,16
Hydroxychloroquine,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""I have been on this medication since February 2008. I have more energy and less fatigue. I still have my days, but this medication is a God send. Initially, my hair began to thin, but with supplements and proper hydration for my hair, it has levelled and is beginning to thicken again. If you are taking this medicine and have some of the side effects, please give it some time. I am glad I did.""",10.0,130
Metronidazole,Dental Abscess,"""Pain last Friday, but didn&#039;t go to dentist. Banging on his door Tuesday (bank-holiday!)
Cleared out an infection between 2 teeth, X-ray showed no sign of trouble.  Another sleepless night and I&#039;m back and got 200mg Metronidazole and 500 mg Amoxicillin 3 a day for a week.  48 hours in and I&#039;m typing this at 4.10a.m. For something to do and hopefully inform others.  Just want the pain to stop.  Taking paracetamols, but not effective.  Bonus no side effects and no horrid taste.  The tooth is crowned and root filled, so I just hope the drugs work, as I once took Fosomax which can make dental work very doggy re possible complications.""",5.0,3
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;m 58, I have GAD (General Anxiety Disorder) I&#039;ve been taking Zoloft/Sertraline 50mg, for 15 years. I &#039;ve had no problems. 3 months ago I experienced a dizzy spell with vertigo, lasted 3 hours. 2 days later my ear(s) started ringing. For 3 years now, I&#039;ve been under the stress of personally caring for my mother who is 84. I have a full time job and have had for 20 years. 2 weeks ago, I slipped into anxiety/depression. Feelings of confusion, shaking, heart racing, no appetitie, not sleeping well or sleeping to much. My in control attitude got up and went. Doc (of 34 years) says raise the dose 100mgs. It took everything I had to take 50mgs 15 years ago. I still believe in Zoloft, wondering if 75mgs will help? Thoughts on ringing, vertigo?""",10.0,14
Quasense,Birth Control,"""I was put on Quasense to help with abnormal vaginal bleeding.  I was on it for less than 2 months when I suffered a near fatal pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs).  I am young and healthy and a non smoker... it was caused by the estrogen in the pill.   Please know that although birth control is wonderful and it is commonly prescribed, it DOES come with risks.  You never think it will happen to you.  I am using my very scary and traumatic experience to raise awareness.  

If you have any symptoms of a blood clot seek emergency medical assistance immediately:
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Cough
Anxiety
Fainting
Rapid heart beat
Swelling or warmth in your leg or arm

900000 people will have one this year. Stoptheclot.org""",1.0,4
Dolophine,Opiate Withdrawal,"""I&#039;ve been on methadone maintenance now for nearly three years. It truly saved my life. I am now back to being a productive member of society and believe it to be a gift. I have absolutely no desire to use opiates any longer.""",9.0,31
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Acne,"""I had pretty severe side effects related to this medicine (I have no known problems with medications, so this was unusual). Symptoms did not appear until MONTHS of taking this medication.

Side effects included: heart palpitations (like a &quot;fight or flight&quot; response...frequently, without cause) nausea, and overall tiredness (my body felt heavy), depression. It took me a long time to figure out this was due to this drug. It was a really terrible few months for me. Side effects stopped within 2-4 weeks after discontinuing this medication.

On the plus side, this medicine was the most effective for my acne. My skin really cleared up tremendously. Not worth it though.""",3.0,9
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I took one tablet a week ago, with very little effect. The morning after taking it I did go to the toilet but it was very small.

Last night I took two tablets at around 10pm, and woke up naturally at 7am and needed to go. I did have pretty explosive diarrhea which lasted for about 5 minutes, but absolutely no pain at all, or sickness/fainting//dizziness etc. Every time I have gone to the toilet to pee since then I have also had a small amount of diarrhea but still feel absolutely fine in myself. Feeling very cleared out and my stomach is so flat for once!

I am horrified by all of these other reviews and do feel like I&#039;ve been lucky, but then again, people are much much more likely to write about bad experiences than good ones.""",10.0,3
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""I loved it! It was absolutely great. Weight gain is a myth.""",10.0,12
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""Probably saved my life. This is the first antidepressant I tried as I was scared of some of the nasty side effects of the SSRIs (sexual, weight gain, tiredness). I was on Wellbutrin XL 150 mg for 1-2 months and then have been on 300mg XL for  3 months now. Getting on it was a little strange, as I had some side effects of anxiety at first, but actually have not had a panic attack since starting. Just know that it doesn&#039;t really help with anxiety/ocd symptoms (but I&#039;ve been going to therapy for that). Really made me motivated to get work done (never been the case for me) without that craziness feeling from Adderall. Very consistently good mood and makes me want to be alive. Also increased sex drive + motivation for exercise is a plus.""",8.0,102
Estarylla,Birth Control,"""I have been on this pill for less then a month, I&#039;m at the end of the 3rd active week and this whole week I been spotting and cramping and some discharge that I never had problems with before. I was on mononessa for almost 2 years previously, my pharmacy changed it without my consent they told me it was the same but its not. While on it the first week I got super depressed and was moody and its gotten worse now that its the third week I&#039;m constantly annoyed and more moody then usual. I do take another script for PMDD that usually keeps my moods in line. But this birth control has screwed up with my balance all around. I can&#039;t wait to get back on mononessa for next month. I woudn&#039;t recommend this to any female who is overly sensitive&amp; emotional""",1.0,4
Tussionex Pennkinetic,Cough,"""Only thing that helps a cough so bad you are throwing up.""",10.0,8
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Monistat 3 sucks. I am up right now at 2:56 am writing this review so that you all know not to buy this product. I am currently laying in bed with severe burning down there! I am not pleased at all, this is my first out of 3 days, I don&#039;t think I will follow up the &quot;treatment&quot;. I read that eating yogurt can clear it up, I&#039;d rather try that then go on with this product.""",1.0,2
Lithobid,Bipolar Disorde,"""Lithium works wonders to stabilize my mood. Only negative is some hair loss and acne.""",9.0,50
Prasugrel,Acute Coronary Syndrome,"""I have just completed a year of use of effient with no trouble except bruising some times lifting weights or aggressive exercise. I had two stints one on each side of my heart. Right side first fix with clots and 98 % blockage. Second long stint on left side 4 days later to fix for good. No real problems except prostrate went baseball size and I went on flomax. I was taking saw palmetto two plus gel caps a day before heart attack. Cold turkey or all the drugs in surgery and after may have brought on prostrate problem or exacerbation. All in all things are perfect now. Thanks.""",9.0,22
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Lo Loestrin for 6 months and I love it. I ran out &amp; had a sample pack of Minastrin and thought,&quot;what could one month hurt? I&#039;ll save $25!&quot; Stupid. Never again. I&#039;ve been nauseous since the first pill, with daily stomach troubles. My breasts are so sore. But the worst is the anxiety/depression. I&#039;ve started waking in the middle of the night with panic attacks and feel anxious pretty much 24/7. I&#039;m going back on Lo Loestrin tomorrow. Minastrin &amp; I are breaking up for good. We are no longer friends""",1.0,6
Dilaudid,Pain,"""I was administered Dilauded in the ER after having suffered a copperhead bite to the ankle. They administered the antivenin and morphine with phenergan (sp?) and returned after about 10 minutes to check my pain level-- no effect. The dilauded didn&#039;t completely stop the pain, but it definitely took the edge off. This was my first expirence taking any narcotic-- so both the morphine and dilauded caused the &quot;whoooosh&quot; sensation, stomach dropped, body felt very heavy... But that sensation was much greater with dilauded. Shortly after getting the Dilauded I started vomiting pretty heavily-- but no way to know if that was the venom, antivenom, morphine, or dilauded. Lesson learned, don&#039;t step on a snake!""",7.0,18
Contrave,Obesity,"""I&#039;m a 39 yo, 5&#039;5 female and I&#039;ve been taking Contrave since August 2015. My starting weight was 267 and I&#039;m currently at 216, 51lbs loss. I&#039;ve never felt better. I did have a little nausea in the beginning, but it passed after I began 4 pills a day. I would take a non drowsy Dramamine to help. I follow a 1200 calorie diet. I have done little to no exercise to this point. I do have constipation but I take miralax to offset that. I highly recommend Contrave. It does have a few side effects, but nothing that can&#039;t be tolerated to get to you weight goal!! Good luck :)""",10.0,36
Cymbalta,Pain,"""Good.""",9.0,15
Hydrocortisone,Eczema,"""69 years old, had problem for 9 years mostly in cold weather. Able to sleep after first application. Nearly gone after one week so far so good.""",9.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had a fantastic experience with Cryselle.  I take the pill before I go to bed every night, and have never had a side effect.  I have been on Cryselle for 26 months, and have never gotten pregnant.  Prior to taking Cryselle, my cycle was random and rarely hit at the same time each month, but since being on the birth control, my cycle is constant.  I highly recommend this birth control.""",10.0,31
Harvoni,Hepatitis C,"""My only concern seems to be i am moody and get irritated easily.""",8.0,11
Intuniv,ADHD,"""I&#039;m 22 year old female. I was on Vyvanse 60mg, but side effects were getting bad. Switched to Invuniv, only made it through 2 weeks of it. It made me very sleepy, sluggish, and cranky (could have been withdrawals of the Vyvanse). I could not wait for it to kick in for another 2 weeks as recommended. """,2.0,22
Amitriptyline,Insomnia,"""For me, this is/was a very effective hypnotic. It literally saved my life when I had lost my ability to sleep due to a damaged CNS. I started off at 25 mgs per night and eventually increased my dosage up to 50 mgs per night. Over time I was able to cut my dosage down to ~6 1/4 mgs per night before moving on to a more desirable hypnotic. The biggest down side is its anticholinergic effects...nothing like waking up with a mouth full of sand.""",8.0,45
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Have used this drug for several years - I started when Alesse was no longer carried by my pharmacy.  I have not had any problems at all.  It is also very inexpensive.""",10.0,34
Oxymetazoline,Nasal Congestion,"""This medicine is great your nose clears up within seconds of using.""",10.0,3
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone,Cold Symptoms,"""This is the only medicine I have found that clears up my stuffy/runny nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes.  I&#039;ve tried several allergy pills and nasal sprays with no relief!  The only problem is, doctors don&#039;t want to prescribe this medication because so many patients abuse it. I&#039;ve also taken this medicine for bronchitis and it worked wonders!""",10.0,3
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Cipro worked the first time I got a urinary tract infection but has become less effective with each successive one. This time my doctor gave me an injection of Rocephin followed by a 15 day (twice a day) treatment of Doxycycline.""",3.0,24
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""Initially, this medicine was a godsend. Burning pain finally fizzled away. Muscle pains, didn&#039;t help as much. Still got numb and weak as well. The real problem came months later when I realized I was having memory problems. Had to wean off it. Memory loss was permanent. Chunks of time just gone. I still think because of the state of pain I was in I would do it over. Maybe the pain made me block out the time. I wish I would have just risked stopping it sooner to see if the nerve had healed. I still take them when I am desparate for relief. But just one maybe two until the zingers stop. Oh ya, nerves were damaged from electricity. Hand to my neck and face.""",7.0,15
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Acne,"""I am a 40 something women with moderate hormonal acne.  Did one round of Accutane with good results-but acne returned. Tried every other medicine and cream with no luck.  Finally tried Bactrim and saw results in 2 DAYS!  Been on it a week and have results better than Accutane. """,10.0,30
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve only had my first shot. The first month was okay. I was always hungry, severe backaches &amp; headaches, and few hot flashes. I got my cycle a week or so late. I&#039;m in my 2nd month and I&#039;ve been having really bad cramps, constant bleeding, and diarrhea. No weight gain, at least not yet.""",4.0,16
Dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b,None,"""This medication caused my eyes to swell, sacks like fluid under each one, dried my skin all around both eyes and caused redness. After 3 days my eyes started to itch. Returned to the doctor after 2 days and was told to use cold compresses and Benadryl for 5 days. It has been four days and the swelling and dry skin is still around the eyes.""",1.0,3
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Lutera non-stop for about 5 years. 
Pros: Never had any noticeable weight gains, acne, mood swings, cramping, or any other side effects that would be linked to the pills. Also no pregnancies, which is kind of the whole point! 
Cons: Within the past year or two, I&#039;ve noticed a big decrease in sex drive. Also stopped taking it for a week or two recently (was on antibiotics) and my next period was medium flow for almost two weeks. Noticed my PMS kicked in big time when I took that time off.""",8.0,10
Nucynta,Pain,"""I have suffered from back problems for almost 20 years and more recently, neck problems, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.  In that time, I have taken about every pain medication known to man, just to have them either work slightly or not work at all.  Nucynta is my God send. I am on 50 mg three times per day, although I try to keep it to one per day when my pain is at its worst so as not to form an addiction.  The side effects aren&#039;t bad to me, comparatively speaking.  I do get tired shortly after taking it, but then my pain disappears and I have energy to do things that need to be done.  I have some itching as well, but I can handle some itching and drowsiness if it means I have some pain-free time every day!  SO grateful.""",8.0,22
Tadalafil,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I used Cialis 5mg per day for benign prostate enlargement from November 2013 until November 2015. Although it was apparently effective for limiting prostate problems, since I stopped it in November 2015 I am 99% sure that, as a person with zero history of epilepsy, it caused me to suffer from Transient Epileptic Amnesia [TEA] with the TEA during 2014 being unrecognised due to nocturnal episodes. There is also a strong possibility that my gradual increases in food sensitivities during this period leading to Irrritable Bowel Syndrome was linked to Cialis. This drug should be withdrawn right away for this condition.""",1.0,43
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I just finished up 7 days on Macrobid for a urinary tract infection.  I feel like I have been hit by a bus and have the flu.  I have a headache, feel weak and generally awful.  Not sure the status of the UTI.""",1.0,11
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""I have taken Clindamycin a few times as its the only antibiotic I am not allergic to. This time I&#039;m taking it for a recurring bladder infection 300mg every 6 hours. I have MS so discomfort in my tummy is a normal thing for me. One day in and my bladder infection is so much better. This is the absolute best antibiotic I have taken for a bladder infection. The heartburn and yuck taste in your mouth is unpleasant but temporary. You know doubt will end up with a yeast infection from this antibiotic because it kills ALL bacteria good and bad. But because it works quickly the side effects are worth it.""",10.0,14
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I have currently been changed from Lortab 10 to Endocet 10 for herniated discs and I find that it helps the pain but makes me very tired and easily irritated. I can be fine one second and the next I want to punch someone then I&#039;m crying. Although the Lortab wasn&#039;t as effective for the pain it didn&#039;t make me tired or crazy. I have 2 kids so I need to be on top of my game at all times. I also found it very hard to keep awake after taking these.""",5.0,24
Levocetirizine,Allergies,"""Found this medication to be completely ineffective in treating my allergy symptoms.  Not only was I up urinating many times during the night but when I got out of bed my eyes were tearing, my sinuses were swollen and I was very drowsy. I believe this drug to be just another heavily promoted batch of promises that simply does not deliver.  And yes..this stuff is not inexpensive to say the least.  Save your money and just buy the home brand of antihistamine.""",1.0,8
Duloxetine,Pain,"""This medicine is amazing! I have suffered from a bulging disc and facet joint issues for a year with little lasting relief from injections. I was prescribed Cymbalta a little over a month ago and by the 3rd or 4th day on it I was almost literally pain free. I was afraid to say it out loud for fear that I would jinx myself because it was almost too good to be true. Now after being on it for 5 weeks I can workout and get back into my exercise regimen with little to no pain. This has truly been a lifesaver! I did have tiredness and low motivation during the first two weeks, but my body seems very acclimated to it now. I do sweat a lot at night, but I can live with it. Love this medication.""",9.0,31
Sumavel DosePro,Cluster Headaches,"""Followed the instructions. Two (2) of the shots were defective (Out of 6).  One was harmless and did not fire which only cost me $100 for the non performing shot.  The other did nothing until it fired accidentally into my eye.  Seeking regulatory and legal help.""",1.0,8
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Been on it for 20 days. No difference in hunger except for about 1 week. No weight loss!""",4.0,49
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Hi had mine removed after 18 months. Although it is effective the side affects are awful. Extreme fatigue!! Was the worst, instantly felt myself again after having it removed. Put on weight but only because I had no energy. I got really bad deep spots something which I had never suffered from before, some which left scars on my face. I also bled randomly, although it very light it was most days. I had bled for 3 weeks straight when I had it out. I&#039;d never use it again.""",3.0,2
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I have been on benzodiazzepines on and off since I was 20..I&#039;m now 51. Specifically, clonanzepam for the last 3-4 years. It&#039;s the ONLY one out of the many medications that I&#039;ve been prescribed over the last 30 years that remains effective. I&#039;m also on methadone. Many studies state that there is a major interaction of these two medicines. I have been on this regimen for almost 4 years and it has been nothing but helpful in maintaining a &quot;normal&quot; lifestyle. Whatever &quot;normal&quot; is!""",9.0,7
Contrave,Obesity,"""I started taking contrave 2 weeks ago to treat overeating and lose weight. For the first 2 days have been taking 1 pill in the morning and it caused nausea, so shifted the pill to the evening (together with a bigger meal). By the end of the first week nausea stopped. The effect of the medication became detectable after first week: decreased feeling of hunger, I stopped overeating, cravings decreased, too. In addition, my mood improved. I had problems with depression and lack of sexual drive previously and have suddenly discovered that I feel much more pleasure when having sex now when I&#039;m on contrave. That is a nice addition.
So far I had no side effects except nausea, and after 2 weeks I feel no side effects.""",9.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Aviane for a few weeks now and it&#039;s done me pretty good. My chest size increased after the first week and a half but no other weight was added. I have noticed I&#039;ve been excessively moody in the days leading up to my period but that could also just be stress too. Other than that it&#039;s been good to me and I plan to keep it around as long as needed.""",8.0,2
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Yeah. If you want a good decongestant, Mucinex D is for you.

Took my first dose at 4 PM, warned that it could cause &quot;sleeplessness&quot;. Thought I was in the clear, but LOW AND BEHOLD I am hear writing this review to the world after that one dose. Current time: 7:15 AM. Taking another just to keep me up for class today. Hurray.""",7.0,13
Jolessa,Birth Control,"""I have finished my first pack and started on my second pack. I absolutely love this birth control. I have had no extra weight gain (I&#039;m a steady 120), I have had no acne break outs, I haven&#039;t spotted and my periods are light. I was so nervous to try it, but I&#039;m glad I did. Like they say it all depends how it interacts with your body, so try it for yourself.""",10.0,8
Cetirizine,Urticaria,"""I have taken Zyrtec or the over the counter with a similar name like Walzyr, anyway, other than a rare occasional large hive, and probably due to missing a dose.  I have been great.  

But I got this idea (to save more money) that I should have the doctor prescribe citirizine generic.  You would think that would be OK, but I have been broke out in fine hives and a few welts.  Also some spots that are a little dry like my eczema.   My skin has never ITCHED this extremely.  First I had it on upper right arm. WHICH HAS FINALLY RECOVERED, BUT... It continues to move and I break out, all over the last 26 to 28 days. I am switching back to the drug I used before. We will see if it a medication issue.  Wish me luck!""",3.0,1
Phentercot,Weight Loss,"""I was prescribed Phentermine by my psychiatrist because I gained 30 pounds on Saphris (which I use to help me sleep). I&#039;ve been on Phentermine for over 3 months now and I&#039;ve already lost the 30 pounds and then some, I&#039;ve gone down 2 pants sizes with the only side effect being occasional dizziness, which is a small price to pay! I highly recommend it for rapid weight loss!""",10.0,28
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""So I got my skyla inserted and it was honestly the worst pain of my entire life. My doctor had told me that I would feel some cramping but during and especially after I could not even breathe. I sat up after it was over and started sweating, my ears started to ring and I then passed out! When I woke up I was in the worst pain I have ever felt. I drove myself to the doctor but I had to have someone come get me because I couldn&#039;t even stand up. The rest of the day I had extreme cramping. Still debating on whether to take it out or not because it doesn&#039;t feel comfortable.""",1.0,2
Aczone,Acne,"""I&#039;ve never experienced acne, a few black heads, pre-menstrual pimple, but after 29th bday my lower jaw, sides of face broke out horribly. I scheduled appts, had hormones checked, obgyn, everything. dermatologist gave aczone &amp; Cetaphil (Derma Control for oily(purple label) or they also have another non-oily skin wash/etc! OTC, pricey but WORTH it) 2x daily face wash and 2x daily moisturizer. Also Minocycline 1x in am, 30-60 days plus a second face cream for pm use 2 minutes after aczone but before moisturizer, Tretinoin .05% cream. This regimen has cleared those ugly and very painful pimples. I am active AA woman, Hot Pilates 7xweek plus swimming public pool 4xweek. Anyone know if I can use Ambi fade cream, aczone is not lightening scars.""",8.0,11
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I had three spinal operations and both hips replaced during the decade of &#039;00. I suffer from chronic pain related to systemic osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis and have successfully managed my pain with low doses of hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Qualitest). My most recent Rx was filled using product manufactured by Mallinckrodt. For effectiveness in pain relief, Mallinckrodt is substantially INFERIOR to Qualitest.""",2.0,5
FluMist Quadrivalent,Influenza Prophylaxis,"""My 17 year old son usually gets injection, and has never had side effects. Tuesday afternoon he got flu mist instead of injection, and by Wednesday night he had moderate fever, headache, body aches, and fatigue.  Next time he will get injection, for sure.""",1.0,0
Bystolic,High Blood Pressure,"""The bystolic did lower my b/p but I have had a 30 lb weight gain that has been deemed &quot;metabolic syndrome&quot; by my physician. He did a complete blood panel. My HDL is lower than it has been in 15 years, I have no thyroid problems. According to him the only thing it could be is the medication has slowed my heart rate 20 beats at resting. I walk  nearly 2 miles everyday up and down hill on the family farm I can barely get a 120 heart rate. My legs and butt look great my upper abdominal and thoracic area has increased by 10 inches. I had never  had fat in the thoracic area until I started this medication. Upon reading the hypoglycemic side effect and the warning about multiple severe allergy &quot;anaphylaxis&quot; treatment I don&#039;t know why my MD recommended it.""",8.0,34
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I reaally wanted to like this Bc, as I&#039;ve been off for a few years as depo made my bones thin, but it&#039;s only the 13th day and I my breasts are so sore have to wear a bra all the time- and I&#039;m a tiny gal! 
I&#039;m used to being moody the day before my menses, but I&#039;ve been moody for the whole week on this- and my period has gone on for way more. I&#039;m going back to what worked- eating healthy, exercise and condoms.""",4.0,1
Mandelamine,Prevention of Bladder infection,"""I&#039;ve used Mandelamine/Methenamine for 7 years and it works for me. I never get less than a year between infections but I am now 2 years and 9 months without an infection, after previously trying almost every medicine available with mixed results.  Sometimes I&#039;d get a break-through infection after 2 months and other medicines would last 5 weeks, being taken every day.  I&#039;ve had no bad effects, taking 1MG at bedtime, but do drink the glass of water with it. I get overnight discomfort if I don&#039;t.""",10.0,25
Mobic,Osteoarthritis,"""Had surgery for torn meniscis and as result existing artiritis is really causing quite a bit of pain. This is my 4th day on Mobic and the pain has almost disppeared. I am very concerned with possible side effects but so far so good""",9.0,50
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""I developed depression and anxiety after my divorce 11 years ago.  It comes and goes but normally some stress or change in my life can trigger it.  Sometimes it is mild, and sometimes it pretty tough to deal with.  I exercise a lot, try to eat healthy, keep booze to a minimum but it can be hard to shake.  I have tried several anti-depressant&#039;s over the without much luck.  Even though anxiety and depression tend to go hand in hand, I find anxiety to be harder to deal with.

Anyway... My doctor recently suggest that I try BusPar.  I read up on it and thought why not?  It has only been a week (and I know it can take weeks to take effect), but I seem to be seeing some improvement.  I am not as &quot;consumed&quot; with anxiety as a week ago.""",8.0,85
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""I have had trouble staying asleep for several years and have often had trouble being drowsy at work or while driving. I didn&#039;t expect much from Belsomra after reading about it, but the 20 mg tablets worked like a miracle. It seems that Belsomra doesn&#039;t so much put me to sleep as lets me sleep. I was usually able get back to sleep without any trouble when awakened in the middle of the night, but could function if I had to. I do feel a little &quot;zoned&quot; at night, but nothing like the effects of other drugs. I have no &quot;hangover&quot; the next day, and I feel more alert and energetic than I have for a long time.

Given other people&#039;s reviews, perhaps this drug is not for everyone, but for me it works very well and may be worth giving a it try.""",9.0,38
Sitagliptin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Metformin and Glipizide weren&#039;t working well enough to keep my blood sugar in control. My doctor added Starlix at meals and that seemed to help some but still didn&#039;t produce the desired results. As a last resort to beginning insulin, he prescribed Januvia. Wow! What a difference. My morning readings dropped from the 170s into the 80-90 range within a week or two. Only negative side effect is occasional constipation, but nothing I can&#039;t deal with. Have been taking Januvia for about four months and one positive benefit I&#039;ve noticed is a decrease in cravings or appetite in the evenings (the worst time of the day for me).""",9.0,98
Camila,Birth Control,"""Started taking this pill in December 2014, and been on it since. I am not happy with it at all. I used to have regular periods, but Camila made it very irregular. I hate not knowing if I will have a period or not . my mentality changed as well; usually I&#039;m a very happy girl, but the pill made me  into a raging mean lunatic. It gave me extreme mood swings, frequent migraines, problems with my vision, depression, hair loss, extreme bloating, no sex drive at all, vaginal dryness,  increased acne on my chin , numbness in my feet,  and lack of sleep. I am stopping this immediately. I do not reccomend this. This pill is evil.""",1.0,25
Prazosin,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""My boyfriend was diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder and also suffers from childhood trauma PTSD. The medication alone he was still having his manic stages and his lows, but once the doctor added the minipress to take at night with his seroquel quetiapine, it created wonders for us. He has been very stable after only 30 days and we hope this progresses through out time.""",10.0,17
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve tried almost all of the Bipolar Meds available out there - Geodon, Depakote, Lamictal, Seroquel, Zyprexa, etc.

All of these made me stupid and/or fat and were not very effective for my depression. This past year I sunk to a new low of serious depression - I told my PDoc that I need something different because I was a lifeless, delusional, an anxious zombie and was suicidal. His secretary said she would forward the message to him - 3 Times. No reply from him at all - I had to find a new doctor and he put me on 300mg Lithium (went up to 600mg 2 weeks later) - about 1 month into my new treatment, it feels like a switch was flipped. This is the best medicine I&#039;ve ever had and I hope it continues - not many options left for me.""",10.0,81
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""This medicine was my neuropathic calming wonder medicine until my body over the course of several years had progressed to full body pain. I recommend anyone who has new or has out grown their pain medication to talk to your doctor about this.""",7.0,61
Invega,Schizophrenia,"""This medication completely ruined my life. I gained 15kg over six months on this injection whereas before I was fit. I grew manboobs on this medication. I have no libido and complete sexual dysfunction. This medication gives you terrible anhedonia. I was forced to take Invega Sustenna after some stupid psychiatrist diagnosed me with &quot;psychosis&quot;. I had no symptoms of psychosis.""",1.0,26
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""My first Mirena was agony to get in, 6 months of spotting then wonderful after that. No period, a day of spotting every 6 months or so, no cramping, no horrible side effects. PMT practically nonexistent.
Second mirena went in a few days ago, easy couple of minutes with a bit of cramping. Been spotting ever since though which I hope won&#039;t last, also feeling very moody and  &quot;PMT-ish&quot;.""",8.0,6
Abilify,Schizophrenia,"""Worked great on my son, but side effect of restless leg syndrome made it too annoying for him to continue to take.""",6.0,23
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""I was a smoker for 35 years, I took 150 mg of Bupropion for 3 days and 300 mg for 2 more and decided to quit on day 5.  It still took effort on my part but the Bupropion was extremely helpful with the withdrawals.  I am now on day 35 and I continue to be a nonsmoker.  I have had a few side effects such as slight insomnia and night sweats. Interestingly if you review nicotine withdrawal side effects, they are similar.  I have been in a good mood since taking this medication.  My doctor plans to keep me on this for the next 3 months to insure all of the nicotine is out of my system.  Overall - Very positive experience.""",10.0,34
Sronyx,Birth Control,"""I have very mixed feelings about this pill. 

On one hand... 

The pros: 
- No more 7 day, murder scene-like periods. Now they&#039;re just 3 or 4 days. 
- Clearer skin
- Less suicidal tendencies
- Higher libido. Mind you, it wasn&#039;t low beforehand either. 

However...

The cons: 
- As most of the other commentors have mentioned, weight gain. It&#039;s month 9 and I&#039;m pretty sure that I&#039;ve gained 15-17lbs. 
- More prone to crying
- Cramps. I didn&#039;t have those pre-this-BC. Not a fan.
- Increased cravings for weird stuff. Like crushed ice and gaucemole, although that may just be my anemia...
- Higher libido. This is a two way street. Now that I&#039;m in college and attempting to date, I can&#039;t afford to be this horny. Luckily, I have self control. 
- Moods""",5.0,3
Metoprolol,Mitral Valve Prolapse,"""Just put 2 and 2 together after reading side effects and realize that the Toprol XL was causing my rapid weight gain and severely swollen ankles. It has worked great and keeps the Mitral Valve Prolapse symptoms under control but the weight and swelling issues have to be stopped. I guess I have to look for another medicine.""",8.0,36
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""So far I have been on kyleena for 2 weeks. The insertion was very painful for me, if you have periods that are already painful I recommend a lot of ibuprofen. It was one cramp bigger than the last cramp. The first day I started to bleed, my cramps continued to a full period and my cramps were more painful than it ever was before. 2 weeks later and I am still bleeding and now that I am bleeding so much I smell bad down there. I am the type of person who is very clean and even with cleaning and wiping and pads it stinks and is very embarrassing, still not pregnant though lol""",7.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I got put on this pill because Minastrin took away it&#039;s discount card and gave it to Taytulla I gave it four months and it was horrible. I know that all pills have side effects and I&#039;m pretty good about putting up with whatever they are. But this has been the worst. The mood swings, depression and fatigue are INTENSE. I&#039;m a generally happy person, very motivated and have no history of depression. This pill made me want to give up on life. I&#039;m going back to Minastrin and paying full price just to be able to be back to somewhat normal.""",2.0,7
Cymbalta,ibromyalgia,"""I share the same experiences as other reviewers. Fibromyalgia was finally diagnosed 10 years ago. I started taking Cymbalta one year ago and it has been a life changing event. It allowed me to get off the two opiate pain medications I was on. No need to tell anyone the impact it has on my life. It&#039;s a priceless medicine.""",10.0,112
Relafen,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Best low dose nonsteriodal drug. Not better than Bextra but less dangerous to the stomach.""",10.0,56
Necon 1 / 50,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on necon for about a week now. I&#039;ve had bad cramps everyday and it&#039;s kinda put me in a bad mood. However, my boobs have gotten bigger already!! Not too much bigger but they were a 30AA to begin with so anything bigger is noticeable!""",5.0,0
Letrozole,Breast Cance,"""I&#039;ve been taking Femara for a little over 5 months and have yet to experience any side effects whatsoever. I&#039;d been warned about hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, muscle pain, and so far nothing. I have two smallish tumors in one breast that we caught very early on, and at my 4 month ultrasound they&#039;ve decreased by about 50%. I&#039;ll have a nipple-sparing mastectomy in about 2 weeks with DIEM flap reconstruction...the grossest part of this whole episode in my opinion...followed by radiation. No chemo here, just a very healthy mostly vegetarian diet and tons of walking. I&#039;m 69, 5&#039;6&quot;, 135, and so far consider myself about the luckiest cancer patient anywhere. Maybe I&#039;ll start feeling sick at some point but not yet. Hang in there ladies!!""",10.0,33
Avapro,High Blood Pressure,"""I initially used 150mg a day with no actual results in lowering BP. Doctor recomended combination with Felodipine 5mg and Metoprolol 50mg, and combination produced results in lowering my BP 115/75 avg. Side effects are tingling in the palm of my hands and excessive tiredness. I will test to discontinue ibersartan, which produces the unwanted side effects.""",3.0,93
Viibryd,Depression,"""I was prescribed this medication to help with depression and anxiety brought on by several chronic medical conditions including Crohn&#039;s disease and Arthritis. Because of my sensitivity to meds, I was started on 5mg. I could not make it through the first week due to severe diarrhea (like taking a colonoscopy prep), severe nausea, bloating, chest pain, disrupted sleep, body aches and drowsiness. Side effects started on day one. I also had weird/ vivid dreams, but I didn&#039;t mind that. I usually try to push through in the beginning, but this was too much. I don&#039;t think it&#039;s a good choice for anyone who already has GI issues. I&#039;ve tried other meds that caused mild diarrhea in the beginning that I could tolerate. This was a bad fit for me!""",2.0,28
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on Lithium for the last 11 years after being diagnosed Bipolar I.  Has worked perfectly.  However it caused hypothyroidism after 5 years and now looks like after a decade to have finally increased my creatinine level affecting my kidneys so here I am searching for a new medication.  Other than these side effects this medication worked perfectly for over 10 years.""",9.0,52
Rogaine,Alopecia,"""Did not work well in the spots where I rubbed, but noticed extra rapid growth of facial hair, nose hair, eye brows and ear hair. A few unpigmented hairs grew on hairline where it was one full, but they were not very strong/healthy. """,4.0,81
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Nuvaring for about 8 or 9 months and I love it. Other birth controls for me made me have awful mood swings, weight gain and awful cramps. The first month I was on the Nuvaring I actually had decreased appetite. Now my periods only last about 2 days, no cramping, still no real weight gain. The only bad side effect I experienced was decreased lubrication but I only noticed it for one or two months everything is fine now. I would most definitely recommend Nuvaring to anyone like myself who was having a hard time on pill versions!""",9.0,2
Dilaudid,Pain,"""I was diagnosed with urethral stricture a couple years ago that was so bad I couldn&#039;t urinate hardly at all. I developed a bad infection that spread to my intestines and blood. I was in so much pain I was screaming. The doc at the hospital put me on 3 mg of dilaudid every 4 hrs. The next day I told him that was not quite lasting 4 hrs. He put me on a pain control pump that gave .5mg every 10 min. Plus I was still getting the 3mg every 4 hrs. This finally work amazingly well but in looking at the amount I wad actually getting it&#039;s no wonder. I didn&#039;t always hit the button every 10 min. but the nurse said I was still averaging 9-10mg every 4 hrs.""",10.0,20
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started this two months ago and at first was apprehensive with the great or horrible reviews. People either loved it or hated it. Luckily for me i am quite fond of it. It has helped my acne and overall skin. I did have slight breast tenderness and growth the first month (from a small B to a large B sometimes C). Period wise my periods r shorter and cramps aren&#039;t as bad but not none existent. I have had slight weight gain (120-124). Overall I really like this birth control it has done its job in not pregnant!""",8.0,5
Hydrocodone / ibuprofen,Pain,"""This medications is pretty good! Works well for mild to severe pain.""",10.0,10
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Had an accident Jan. 11th I believe I was ovulateing because it was 3 days after my period took plan the very next day within the 24 hour time frame. Experienced nausea and very light to very bad cramps for about 2 weeks when I started to to have very light brownish discharge on the third week it lasted about 5 days at first Ibthought it was implantation bleeding because I never got what I consider a&quot; real period &quot; all I had was brown discharge. About 2 weeks later I have taken about 3 pregnancy all negative I think all the stress I was experienced just caused me to not have a normal period. The pill has worked for me but I wouldn&#039;t want to go through this again getting on some type of birth control soon.""",9.0,5
Kariva,Birth Control,"""I have taken Kariva for about 6 months and my boobs have gone from an A cup to a D cup, which is alarming. I have pregnancy like symptoms very often, but I&#039;m not pregnant. Overall this birth control made me extremely moody and gain crazy weight.""",3.0,0
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m from the UK so I don&#039;t pay for it but I had bleeding from April 2016 until the end of December 2016. It affected my life and relationship so much. I hated trying to have sex and feel good while bleeding non stop. Thank god it&#039;s finally stopped. Was told I&#039;d have to take a pill alongside it to stop the bleeding or put up with it. The reason I got it was so I didn&#039;t have to take a pill so that would have defeated the purpose! Works well at preventing pregnancy though.""",8.0,3
Leuprolide,Prostate Cance,"""It works for me - long story short I&#039;m going for my second shot on the 21st of this month""",10.0,16
Capecitabine,Colorectal Cance,"""Found out I had colon cancer and thought that was the end of me. Xeloda was very easy to take, twice daily for two weeks. One week off with testing.
A small amount of tenderness in the mouth was the only problem, and that was minor. Only noticed it when I decided to try one of my diet favorites which is hot sauce.""",10.0,60
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had this form of bc 4 years now. About one year after using this product I started having mood swings feeling so weak and tired,but never thought about my Nexplanon having to be the blame! Making an appointment next week to have it removed!! I use to never take a nap after work now just about everyday I feel awful if
 I don&#039;t lay day to nap I fell sick to the stomach..I really want to feel like myself again..I would not recommend this BC""",2.0,5
ella,Emergency Contraception,"""I want to give my experience to you girls who were in the same situation as me. I had sex with my boyfriend, but we believed that the condom had split so he took me the next day and I got ellaOne. I suffer from anxiety so I was so so worried about if it had worked or not, if I took it right etc. It then came to the day my period was due (11 days after I took the pill) and I had no sign of it. As days went on I still had no period and I was constantly reading on the internet about reviews and pregnancy symptoms, scaring myself! After a week I took a text, negative. And then after 2 I took another and still negative. Finally, after 23 days my period came. I wouldn&#039;t worry girls, it will come!!""",10.0,29
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I tried Gianvi last summer for about 4 months. I gained 20lbs and it&#039;s awful. I was at a 110 before and then towards the end of it, I was 130lbs. Once I got off Gianvi, I lost most of the weight I gained. It did however help with my acne. I had pretty bad acne before and Gianvi helped control it. """,3.0,4
Tramadol,Pain,"""Very good drug added to my daily NSAID by my doctor when my pain was limiting my daily functioning.  There is no feeling of dizziness or high on drugs.  It&#039;s helped me for several years now.  Only the brand name Ultram, comes in once a day dosing but that is the best for getting a good nights sleep if you have chronic pain through the night.""",8.0,16
Viibryd,Depression,"""Very positive...been on it 40 mg now and I feel like a very different person, 38 yrs of major gray heavy depression has vanished. I now live in my day not to just get through it. """,10.0,169
Stelara,Psoriasis,"""I have had horrible psoriasis since the age of 20. Even as a kid I had a flakey scalp that was embarrassing. Stelara for me feels like a miracle. I have been on Enbrel, cyclosporine, and I&#039;ve used all of the steroids. I&#039;ve used the Pagano diet which is very difficult. Stelara is great. When I combined UVB lights at the doctors office with Stelara my skin cleared up 100 percent in about 3 and a half weeks. My scalp even cleared up. This is the only medicine that works that I&#039;ve used. The blood tests to stay on the medication are expensive and sadly many insurance companies won&#039;t pay for this. I hope that changes. I was so sick I could not work and got Stelara through charity for 1 year. It is amazing. """,10.0,28
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I took my first dose of Depakote at night before bed. The next day I was so leveled out; I wasn&#039;t talking fast it was great. The rest of the day starting around 1:00 p.m. I slept all day. I woke up at 12:00 a.m. with my eyes extremely wide and dilated, my skin on my arms and legs was swirling (like the Starry Night painting), the walls were moving and things on the wall were levitating up and down. I was up until 3:00 a.m. and an on call nurse told me to sleep so it would wear off; I have never taken this medication again. (Taken for Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar type)""",3.0,24
Spiriva,"COPD, Maintenance","""Was prescribed Spiriva when ill with bronchitis (never prescribed a maintenance inhaler although have emphysema for 2 years-only used rescue inhaler). After 45 days of use experienced moderate to extreme coughing that did not produce mucus, dry mouth, cloudy urine, wheezing as though lungs were filled with cotton, heartburn, flushing, chills, shortness of breath. Still had to use rescue inhaler 3-4 times per day. Stopped use, all symptoms ceased. Will ask pulmonologist for another brand.  Everyone&#039;s tolerance is different.""",1.0,77
Celexa,Depression,"""I was put on Celexa when I was 19 and I loved it. It made me feel great. Then one day I decided to stop taking my medicines after a few months my depression returned. I have been on 5 or 6 different meds for depression and each time I stopped taking them. I am now 9 months pregnant and my depression, anxiety, and stress where so terrible that my obgyn prescribed me back on to Celexa. I have been taking it for about a week now and already my friends noticed some change in my moods. It&#039;s true at first you will be tired but after a few days of adjusting you will be back to normal. For me the only side effects that I have found that won&#039;t go away are the crazy dreams and sweating while I&#039;m asleep. Other then that I wished I never got off of Celexa.""",8.0,15
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""I developed generalized anxiety disorder seemingly out of nowhere after taking prednisone for an infection, and for three months felt like I could barely function, the physical and mental symptoms were so all-encompassing. My docs suggested Lexapro but I wasn&#039;t depressed, just anxious; I did some internet research on my own and asked that they try me on Buspar instead. SO GLAD I did. I&#039;ve been on it for six years now and I feel totally normal, like I used to before the anxiety set in. I&#039;ve never noticed any side effects to speak of, besides the weird flushed dizziness when I first started taking it, which went away after a couple of weeks. On 22.5 mg per day but I miss doses all the time, to very little effect. Amazing med.""",10.0,186
Restoril,Insomnia,"""Been on numerous sleeping aids for years.  After a while they don&#039;t always work.  At present I&#039;m on 30mg-Temazepam.  It takes 2  hrs. for it to work on me. After 2 1/2 hrs and still haven&#039;t fallen asleep I have to take some over the counter medicine with it.   Been on Ambien and Lunesta prior.  Don&#039;t know what else to do.""",5.0,44
Flagyl,Bacterial Infection,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medication for 5 days now. I&#039;m on it for 10 days, 3 times a day and I&#039;m being treated for C diff. Before I started this medication I was in severe pain, diarrhea, weight loss, constantly urinating. Now my abdominal pain is minimal I&#039;m holding weight. Gained a few pounds. Still having constant urination not quite as much and still having upset stomach, diarrhea. Now going back to the Dr. to see if I still have C diff.""",7.0,21
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""After two years of Depo-Provera shots, I decided to go a little more long term with my BC. On the shot my periods had all but disappeared; I&#039;d get very minimal spotting for a single day out of two months. Since Nexplanon uses the same type of hormone, I incorrectly assumed that my cycle would stay the same. About four months after the insertion, I&#039;m getting a full duration period every two weeks, like clockwork, and my PMS symptoms (irritability, lack of appetite, cramping and diarrhea) are back with a vengeance each time. My doctor wants me to hold out another few months to see if I stabilize. We&#039;ll see, I guess.

On the positive side, it&#039;s effective at preventing pregnancy.""",6.0,2
Ziprasidone,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""This medication was exactly what I needed for my schizoaffective and bipolar disorders.  There has been absolutely no weight gain and no noticeable side effects.  It has seriously levelled out my bipolar cycles, no paranoid delusions and the depressive episodes are less painful.  I know that one med won&#039;t work for some people, but this was exactly what I needed.  After being on zyprexa and gaining 10 pounds a month, this was a life saver.""",10.0,14
Ustekinumab,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""Tried for 6 months after humor for 3 years.  Horrible lower back pain, symptoms of psa worsening each month, psoriasis worsening each month and the last shot has permanently discolored the skin on my thigh in a 3inch by 2in area. Very noticeable and hasn&#039;t gone away even though discontinued stellar several weeks ago.  Back pain still unbearable at times. Would not use again ever.""",1.0,11
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I started taking Saxenda Jan 21, 2016 with .6mg and I weighed 222.  First three days I could not eat, when I did it was very little I always felt sick, but after the three days I felt better. No cravings at all, actually no desire for food, I just eat to eat, and give me energy. I always use to eat sweets after every meal, I have not had one sweet since doing the injections. Today it has been 13 days on injections I am up to 1.2mg and am down 9lbs, 213. I feel good and barely any symptoms. I read that the number one side effect is constipation so I started taking magnesium citrate and I have had no issues with that. I have also started going to the gym. I take the medication right before bed around 11-11:30pm.""",10.0,31
Xyzal,Allergies,"""I have a rare skin rash that appears only during summer months. It is an immune system response to heat. Xyzal 10 mg reduces the rash by about 20%, but after about a month, an immunosupressive reaction occurred.  I started getting large, painful pimples in weird places like forearm, hand, and neck. Had a similar reaction to Flonase a few years ago. Immune system can&#039;t fight the pimples, so they take over. Disappointing because this is the first oral drug to have an effect on the rash. Hay fever gone too.""",6.0,22
Victoza,Weight Loss,"""I stared taking the sister medicine of victoza which is saxenda OMG for the first week at 0.6 I was very nauseated, diarrhea, constpation and abd pain. I stopped taking then 3 weeks later she prescribed victoza the first week was fine no S&amp;S the second week everything hit me at once nausea, and pain, diarrhea, and constpation I stopped taking it. It has been 5 days and I&#039;m still ill the constpation is horrible along with still being nauseated. When will this go away and oh the belching will not let me sleep! I will not recommend this medication to anyone. I will never take it again!""",1.0,30
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Have been taking Requip for 6 months. You have to be careful not to exceed recommended dosage and keep it as low as possible. It will or won&#039;t work for you, don&#039;t get impatient and take more shortly after first dose.
I am lucky in that I do not get the vomiting/stomach issues. But you can almost time it to the minute, I start to cough, my nose feels like it is swollen inside and no air can get thru. Draining in to the throat makes the cough much worse. 2 1/2 to 3 hrs later-all better.
Higher doses ( 2mg) make it much worse. However it still beats RLS without a doubt!!""",10.0,40
Tekturna,High Blood Pressure,"""Caused moderate to severe pain in lower back, at times difficult moving/transferring position.""",7.0,16
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""I just couldn&#039;t shake it off anxiety depression woke up.horrid scared git feeling couldn&#039;t cook dread fear worrying constantly about dying doc ha e me propanonal sr went like a zombie 2nd doc listened to me but said I want depressed 3rd time lucky doc gave me fluoxotine it has immediately taken effect been on a bike ride and cooked a meal x""",10.0,44
Cymbalta,Depression,"""My life has been more difficult than most and I experienced an intense emotional life of ecstatic highs and darkest despair. It was wearing, but I enjoyed the drama of it all. GPs often suggested medication, but I considered my depressions to be &#039;justified&#039;, the intensity a means of &#039;being human&#039; in all its extremities. However, the energy to carry these extremes ebbs, and in a particularly unhappy period my brain shut down. I work with my brain, so finally succumbed &amp; trialled a number of anti-depressants. Didn&#039;t like the effects until I took Cymbalta. Finally, a normal emotional range. Two years later I stopped, the only side-effect a half-tone tinnitus, eased by taking half and I&#039;m still fine two years later.""",10.0,69
Azurette,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for almost a year now and I have no complaints! Used to have cramps that were so bad I fainted or threw up and it was miserable. Was on Tri-Previfem before this and it was mild and didn&#039;t help with cramps that much. This pill is higher in hormones I believe and I actually lost weight when I switched. My only reason I&#039;m not giving it a 10 is I do break out before my period, a bit more than I used to but it&#039;s worth feeling so much better.""",9.0,4
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I have never gotten so sick from a medication in my life. 
By day two of taking this medication the yukky smell was gone but did feel likewas hit by a truck. Severe nausea,  flu like symptoms including chills, fever, sore throat. Loss of appetite, insomnia, fatigue and BAD stomach aches that have kept me form going to work today, Call my Doctor and she said I need to keep taking and eat more. I&#039;m small 5&#039;4&#039; 103lbs.  After a most horrible night and discharge almost gone I decided to stop taking (today is day 5)  Will never take this again!  It was the first time I had a BV - if it returns will ask for something else. Did give it a 5 since it did clear up most of my symptoms - but just horrible for me.  Oh forgot to mention the bad metal taste!""",5.0,4
Clindamycin / tretinoin,Acne,"""I started seeing less acne appearing but it didn&#039;t get rid of any either and it made my skin extremely oily, like, if I got a paper towel and dab my face it would be clear""",2.0,9
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""This birth control works best and is most convenient thus far. I bled quite a bit the first month, but haven&#039;t since. My only real complaints about this are the mood swings. I&#039;ve never been a very angry person, but since I&#039;ve been on Nexplanon I&#039;ve noticed a serious shortening of my usual temper. Also, the first few days of adjusting to the medicine was tough and I was dizzy quite a bit, but that has since waned.""",8.0,3
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""Since using Epiduo I broke out in painful cysts on my face. Which defeats the purpose of why I used it in the 1st place. 2 yrs ago I had the worst breakouts ever. But that stopped after 4 months on Aldactone. My skin went from breaking out in 4-5 big painful cysts on my face, to 1 tiny pimple around my period. I don%u2019t wear foundation, concealer, as my skins pretty clear, but not 100% clear. Which is WHY I asked my Dr for a topical treatment to remove old scars. But since applying Epiduo my painful cysts returned &amp; it dried out my skin so bad, it%u2019s itchy. I used to use proactiv, which does clear scars, but Epiduo has the same ingredient 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide, so I%u2019m confused. Hopefully in the near future it does clears my scars, but I wish I never used Epiduo""",1.0,2
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""Ive been taking Paxil for around 3 years now,Im under 18 by the way for people who say its not safe,For my Anxiety,the first 2 years i was on it i was on 20mg,then sometime in 2015 switched it to 40mg,Now im on 60mg,and ive never been better,as far as anxiety goes,Ive tried Zoloft and it did nothing but give me more anxiety,I was on Latuda with it and i had to stop the latuda because I had horrible side effects to it,Ive never had a bad reaction to Paxil,maybe other than slight weight gain.
If your going to take Paxil for Depression i wouldent recommend it,but everyone its different,its never helped as far as depression goes,it does slightly help now that im on the 60mg,but im still looking for a anti-depressant to go with it.""",10.0,21
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I just started the medication this week. I&#039;ve had three shots so far.  I was really worried about the needles but you honestly don&#039;t feel a thing.  I didn&#039;t even feel a pinch when I did the injection.   I do feel a bit tired. I have a very dull headache.     I do have a little bit of  nausea.   I have been injecting in my upper thigh where there&#039;s plenty of fat. (Lol).   My appetite  has decreased so I have to keep an eye on my emotional eating.  I am a former gastric bypass patient  trying to lose the last 30 pounds. The first hundred was easy. So far so good.""",8.0,19
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Just got Skyla today. My gyno said it would be best to get it on the last few days of my period since I haven&#039;t had kids. It finished yesterday, got the skyla today, and the pain was pretty minimal (I took two advil before). A bit more painful than a pap smear, but it was over super quickly. I had mild cramps and spotting throughout the day, but with advil it was totally fine! Seeing all I had to pay was a $50 co-pay for the doctors visit, this was definitely a great choice for three years of birth control!""",9.0,4
Lexapro,Depression,"""I&#039;m 22 years old and have suffered from post traumatic stress disorder/ depression since I was a youngster stemming from childhood sexual abuse. This medicine has saved my life, it took about a month/ month and a half to kick in, but when it did it really eased my symptoms. I did experience some mild side effects in the beginning, but they all went away except for some loss of libido and delayed ejaculation. Overall, I would recommend this medicine to someone who is in a similar situation as I found myself in.""",9.0,65
Focalin XR,ADHD,"""Let me explain what can go wrong here and what you may want to speak with your Dr about. Focalin XRs effect is much , much, much stronger than Concerta or Ritalin. This is very important to understand, so if you are thinking of switching to Focalin XR from another medication do not go to a similar strength. I was on Concerta 54mg and went to  Focalin XR 40mg. This was a scary experience I got dizzy almost passed out and couldn&#039;t tell you what 1 1 was. It was horrible  to say the least. I discontinued the Focalin and tried Adderal. That made me grumpy and sick. I did research and found out about Focalins potency. I am now on Focalin XR 15mg and doing awesome.""",9.0,58
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I have been on Accutane for 4 months and this is my last month. I only had moderate acne but my friends had really bad acne. They used Accutane and then had beautiful skin. They just used water when washing their face and I was using proactive, clean and clear. I went to my doctor, my mom was worried because you can become depressed, have thoughts of suicide and other worse symptoms. I was depressed before Accutane. I think it was because my self-esteem was so low and I never wanted to leave my house. Ever since Accutane, I have been so happy. I&#039;m 16 years old and I should not be in the house, not wanting to hang out with my friends. Not having to put on face make up on feels so good. ACCUTANE WAS MY MIRACLE, IT SHOULD BE YOURS!""",10.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this now for a month and I LOVE it! My doctor prescribed it to me to take continuously - that way I can skip periods all together. I was very nervous to start it after reading reviews but I am SO glad I did! I was on camila before and since starting Junel my mood has improved significantly, I haven&#039;t gotten a real period yet, and my weight has actually steadied - it used to fluctuate to be higher, now if it even fluctuates I weigh less! The first week I was spotting - not even enough to have to wear a pad or anything. If you&#039;re considering taking this pill, I say to go for it! Everyone&#039;s body reacts differently and it might just work for you :) No bad side effects for me!""",10.0,15
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I started taking Belviq a week ago and I&#039;ve already lost 6 pounds. The first day I took it I noticed a difference, my appetite had decreased. I&#039;m no longer craving sweets. I haven&#039;t started to excerise yet but plan to start soon. I&#039;m excited about my Belviq journey.""",10.0,24
Alamast,"Conjunctivitis, Allergic","""I have allergy&#039;s really bad and my doctor prescribed Alamast. I did not get any results whatsoever from this medicine. I had no side effects, or any relief from this drug either. It is very expensive (around $100 per bottle), and I used 2 bottles. However, someone else might have a better experience.""",1.0,1
Omnicef,Otitis Media,"""This is the only antibiotic I will request for both of my children when they have ear infections. It is a one dose a day medicine that begins working very quickly and clears the infection. Diarrhea is a side effect, but can be controlled with diet and limiting dairy.""",10.0,18
Kariva,Birth Control,"""I started this in September 2010 and continued to use it until July 2011.  Everything about it was great except for one thing, NO SEX DRIVE whatsoever.  My periods were short and light, no weight gain or bloating, no cramping or mood swings, however the no sex drive didn&#039;t work for me.  After being off of it for a month or so, my libido returned.""",8.0,6
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""When I first got the depo shot everything was wonderful. I went 2.5 months with no weight gain nor bleeding. Then the bleeding came the last three weeks. Then I went to take the second shot on march 3rd and I still havent stopped bleeding til this day April 21. So I&#039;ve been bleeding more than TEN WEEKS! In the past two weeks they have been the heaviest where I&#039;ve been messing up my undies cause it happens at sporatic times of the day. Like for example I would wake up with a clean pad, take a shower go about half my day then out of no where while I&#039;m out I&#039;d be bleeding. I&#039;m already very anemic and going through this isn&#039;t helping my condition. I called my gyn&#039;s office and they NEVER got back to me and its been over a week.""",4.0,10
Maxalt,Migraine,"""At 59 years of age have been suffering migraines since I was 21. Think I have tried every medication available in the UK. Maxalt is the only thing that has ever worked for me.Pain usually gone after 20 minutes, before I took Maxalt I could be in bed for 2 days rolling around in agony. Only side effects are tiredness and strangely It makes me sneeze just once as soon as I have taken it. Maxalt has completely changed my life. Fortunate to live in UK as I get it free on national health prescription.""",10.0,24
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was put on this BC by an army provider because I have severe ovarian cysts and the WORST periods. I took it for about 5 months. The only side effects I&#039;ve had are some mood swings and I literally cried about everything. I got off it for a while; because of training reasons and I&#039;m just starting it again. I&#039;m two weeks into my first pack and I&#039;m still loving it! Less side effects than last time, give this birth control a chance!""",8.0,5
Copper,Birth Control,"""I read a bunch of reviews and was terrified when I walked into the office.  I really think part of the pain happens because you move/shift or expect it to be terrible and tense up. My doctor talked through my concerns and then we did it.  :)  It was fine.  With that said, I also took 2 Advil and 2 Tylenol an hour before it was inserted. 

The cramping was very slight... actually less than a period cramp and it was over in under 2 minutes.   I did find that I felt not great when sitting in a chair for the rest of the day. If you get it done in the morning, try to take the rest of the day off.  Have some ice cream, treat yourself to a mani-pedi while you binge watch netflix. :)

My Info: 0 kids, low threshold for pain, mid 20&#039;s""",10.0,5
Capecitabine,Breast Cance,"""Xeloda has brought my tm&#039;s down slowly but consistently. However, when I changed to the Mylan brand ( insurance made me switch to the Accredo mail order)I had a horrible experience after one cycle. The other products/binders in this brand included lactose and a combination similar to Miralax. I became lactose intolerant and dehydrated due to severe diarrhea. Also had severe myalgia and arthralgia.I am now back on the Teva brand and seem to be doing well.""",5.0,6
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Just started my 3rd month on this medication and I have never been so happy in my life. I struggled with major anxiety and periods of depression that had affected my school work and social life, I would never want to go out with my friends. I also felt as if everyone was talking about my issue and was trying to avoid me as to not get involved. I would like to call this prescription a miracle because it has helped me in ways that I cannot explain. I was feeling so helpless and felt like I had no control over my life. After the second week or taking the medicines I started to feel like the normal me. I did experience some slightly unpleasant side effects such as dry mouth and insomnia in the first 3 or 4 days, but they got better.""",9.0,107
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I had been on Latudia 2 yrs with excellent results I feel it saved my life. But, due to being on Medicare now the cost is not covered. I am now on the roller coaster trying to find the right fit for my Bipolar. This is very depressing.""",10.0,20
Cutar,Dermatitis,"""Prescribed by my daughter&#039;s dermatologist when she was 3 years old. Cutar is used as bath soak and it has made her skin less irritated. She is now six, she still has eczema and we use intermittently throughout the year due to the warnings.""",9.0,0
Tretinoin,Acne,"""So I&#039;ve been using this medicine for over a year now. I had really severe acne so I went to a dermatologist that prescribed antibiotics and retacnyl to apply 3 times per week. After I stopped the antibiotics my acne came back, it wasn&#039;t as bad as it was before but it was bad so I went back to my dermatologist and he prescribed a higher dose of antibiotics with applying this cream 4 times per week. Its been 2 months since I&#039;ve stopped the antibiotics and I love the results, my acne is now where I want it to be but I know that if I stop this cream it will break me out.Some people say it takes a lot of time to show results so I&#039;m here waiting""",8.0,7
Imatinib,Gastrointestinal Stromal Tum,"""In April  of 2012, I was diagmosed to have GIST high grade by my Doctors. The tumor was resectable and it was removed immediately. My surgeon removed 80% of my stomach and I find it successful operation. My Oncologist prescribed Glivec (Imatinib) 100 mg x 4 tabs a day for two (2) years from August 24, 2012 to August 24, 2014.I had my PET Scan every six (6) months for the surveilance of possible tumor recurrence, PET scan was stopped in 2015 since the tumor did not recur until now.  It was hard in the first 2 months since my skin had discoloration and allergies but I beat them all. I live a happy life with my family with prayers with the Lord above. Glivec is a wonderful cancer drug but it was so expensive. GOD SPEED.""",10.0,7
Yuvafem,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""Was using vagifem for several  years and felt felt great no side effects. Was sent the generic yuvafem. Agree about loose tablets and wasting the med as they would fall out of the dispenser. But  when I started having side effects such as weight gain,10 pounds, feet swelling and cramping I switched back to vagifem. Now have to visit gyno to make sure everything is ok.""",2.0,14
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Worst birth control ever. I would NOT recommend this birth control to anyone. I experienced non stop bleeding to the point where it was effecting my sex life with my boyfriend. I was always depressed, horrible mood swings, I got severe nausea and got sick to my stomach on it. And the migraines were the worst. I thought the implant would be covient due to the fact that I don&#039;t have to remember to take it everyday. But I&#039;m SO glad its out.""",1.0,6
Librax,Peptic Ulce,"""Very helpful.""",8.0,12
Xifaxan,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have had IBS-D for the past 8 years and am able to manage it with a regular regime of Xifaxan for the past several years. Every 6 weeks, I go on a 10 day regimen of Xifaxan and, yes, it does get worse when I&#039;m not on it.  But I can control the diarrhea, and somewhat the bloating. The bloating gets worse with my diet.  So watching gas producing foods is a must.""",10.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""PLEASE do not take this. I haven&#039;t been this depressed in a year but I truly feel like this has made it come back with a vengeance. JUST DON&#039;T TAKE IT. Also, my anxiety is worse than it&#039;s ever been and I really feel like dying. I&#039;m switching back to sprintec in hopes that I feel better. Stay away from this.""",1.0,3
Ultram,Back Pain,"""I took two tramadol and had the best night&#039;s sleep for longer than I can remember.  I have chronic back pain I got from from when I was younger where I was in a tournament fight. I am 40 now with a kid and working 50 plus hours per week (mostly sitting down). I have taken everything and been in physical therapy and nothing seems to work.  I hate being in a fog of the other narcotics. I want to enjoy my life and my family not be oblivious to it.  This is amazing. I don&#039;t want side effects so I&#039;ll keep it to a minimum.""",10.0,161
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I am going into my 4th month. The first 3 months I was only on .6 injection and had a monster sinus infection, huge doses of antibiotics and prednisone during the first 2 months...not Victoza related. The prednisone reqired me to up my dose to 1.2 to keep my blood sugar levels below 100nd stable. I lost a few pounds at the beginning, but I was seriously monitoring calorie intake so not sure that it was Victoza related. Like another rater, I get nauseated if I eat greasy foods...I am learning what the triggers are for that and just don&#039;t eat them. I am also Celiac so a touchy gut is not foreign. Plain, healthy foods are much more appealing. I have lost 18.5 lbs over the last 4 months. 5 of those pounds in the last two weeks...I am happy""",10.0,43
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;m on week 2, taking 1 pill in am and 1 in pm. I haven&#039;t noticed any weight loss at all. My biggest frustration at the moment is constipation. After reading other comments, I started taking stool softeners every day. Still no success. And like a previous member commented, ALL MY JEANS are tight.  Maybe if my food was actually able to leave my body, I&#039;d have success. But one bowel movement per week is not normal. At least for me. """,3.0,4
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""Took one 5 mg pill at 11 am, became immediately tired. Fell asleep. Had VERY VIVID dream. Feel pain in kidneys. Getting a tension headache now just 2 hours later.
  Reading other reviews I can&#039;t believe this medicine is legal. Diet and exercise is the better choice.""",2.0,45
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Alert: Suboxone is incredibly effective at helping with opiate detox in the short term. However, it is very easy to become dependent on the Suboxone. Try and only use Suboxone for 4-6 days and deal with the remaining withdrawals. """,8.0,23
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""Good medicine, use daily up to 3 mg/day. On it for 15 years. Have ADD and DID, so take also to calm down with all that&#039;s going in my head. Keeps me sane so why not and I need it to make my days okay.""",10.0,20
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""I was first put on wellbutrin at 300mg then 450mg but that kept me up and I really wasn&#039;t feeling much of a difference. The doctor added Prozac 20mg. For the first 3 days I could sleep. After that if feels like I&#039;m coming off a caffeine high as I get very tired but I never experience a high in energy. I get hot flashes and sweat about 25-30mins after taking it but then it goes away. I yawn all the time. Another thing I&#039;ve noticed since I&#039;ve been on it was decreased sexual mood and ejaculation feels weird, just weird. I&#039;m not emotionless but sadness, depression and anger seem to not be present. Decreased appetite and lost a little weight. No other side effects experience.""",7.0,38
Albuterol,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Works efficiently. I&#039;ve experienced NO Side Effects. I can count on this medication to work when I need it.""",8.0,9
Epiduo,Acne,"""I had tried everything going for my moderate acne - even twice on roaccutane (with amazing results) but my skin started to get worse within eight months of coming off the treatment. I went back to the dermatologist and they recommended Dianette birth control pill, but it didn&#039;t get rid of the small bumps around my chin and my confidence was getting worse. I kept taking this for about 18 months and went back the dermatologist begging them to put me back on roaccutane - but they said no to a third time. 

They prescribed epiduo which I&#039;d never heard off, and I presumed it was going to be useless. I was wrong! After 12 weeks I&#039;m totally clear, with exactly the same results as roaccutane (but without the risks!) it does sting though!""",9.0,13
Belviq,Obesity,"""I started same day I received my prescription, weighed in at doctors office at 302lbs! In 30 days I have lost 27 lbs. For me Belviq has been magical! Whatever you eat you feel satisfied, no cravings, no night time snacking, no side effects! I am walking faithfully minimum of 5 days a week 2 miles a night! I now have started doing sit ups, side bends and light weight exercises! Every family member, friends, even people I don&#039;t know if they are interested in weight loss I tell them the success I am having on Belviq and guide them to the site! I am beyond happy and for me this is life changing.""",10.0,130
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had this IUD put in 10 weeks postpartum. 
I trust my OBGYN, he reassured me that if I can handle birth, I can handle this. My sister also has the same IUD and told me the discomfort is hardly anything. 
My OB&#039;s med student placed the IUD under my OB&#039;s supervision. It was cake. There was a slight pinching, hardly cramping. Every woman&#039;s body is different. Birthing both my babies was easy (as birth goes) and this was nothing. 
Every body is different. My expierence was very positive. My OB reassured me the hormones are centralized, that it stays in the uterus and does not climb to the brain or breasts. My baby is safe to nurse. I was slighty uncomfortable during the day, but it dissipated quickly. 1 - 10, 10 being screaming pain, it was a 2""",9.0,4
Formoterol,mist (,"""I have used this for about 2 years and it sure beats any of the others that I have used.""",9.0,23
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""The reason for my review is in hope that I can convince someone out there who needs help with their anxiety to try this medication. It seriously has been changing my life. It&#039;s only been 2 months and I&#039;m already feeling &quot;normal&quot;. It took a little less than a month for me to really start feeling happier and less anxious. I used to be very negative because of my anxiety. I never wanted to socialize or do anything. I started a new job, which used to be one of my biggest anxiety triggers. But it has been going so well! I&#039;m social and can talk to my coworkers and customers with confidence and my negative thoughts aren&#039;t really there anymore. I&#039;ll admit the side effects the first few weeks were horrible! Just stick it out, I promise it&#039;s worth it.""",9.0,87
Effexor,Depression,"""This drug is absolutely horrible. I was prescribed Effexor 75mg twice a day. After lunch day ONE I take my first dose. Needless to say the intense vomiting, pins and needles up my spine into the back of my head and fire burning sensation in my spine, blurred vision, severe tremors, seeing colors and spots all over the place, my eyes starting rolling to the back of my head, passing out. Almost landed me in the ER. Called my doctor and got switched off immediately. That was by far the worst medication I have ever taken. I have been on Celexa 40mg until it stopped working and now I am on Prozac. I clearly can&#039;t handle an SNRI like that. I felt like I was going to die. Be highly cautious. This stuff shouldn&#039;t even be on the market.""",1.0,15
Clindamycin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""Completed treatment for my severe gum infection and infection still raging""",3.0,5
Duloxetine,Depression,"""At the moment I&#039;ve only had one dose of this 30mg Cymbalta. I&#039;ve woken up from a 6 hr sleep feeling like I want to pass out and chest getting pounding. Is this normal""",5.0,8
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had Implanon put in on Mid November of 2009, I have had trouble losing weight and yes I have gained weight easier than normal but other than this I absolutely love my Implanon! I spot bleed for a couple of days every other month or so, other than that no side effects at all. When my three years is up in November I will get Implanon put back in (if that&#039;s possible).""",9.0,1
Ziana,Acne,"""Product had pretty much zero impact on my acne. I used daily, sometimes twice daily for a year and there have been no results. Product can be pricey as well. I&#039;m not sure it&#039;s worth. At least it wasn&#039;t for me.""",1.0,1
Jalyn,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""After a week of using Jalyn, among other less severe side effects, I developed a severe hip joint area inflammation that got so bad that I could hardly walk. Had XRAY and MRI done and no issues with the hip joint. I quit taking and switched to AVODART and have had no side effects and has helped without any noticeable side effects. Took 5 weeks for hip area to go back to normal. """,3.0,51
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve been in this medication since 1998 to 2015. I&#039;ve been on it and off from it but I will warn people with diagnosed depression or PTSD not to take it too long. I&#039;ve gone from stripping my clothes off and thinking I was going to bed. Munchies galore. Ate a whole cake without blinking. Bad idea since my cholesterol is sky high list goes on. I asked several Drs if overeating was a side effect. Led to believe it was only me. Burned half my arm cooking and only said, &quot;Ouch,  I burned my arm.&quot; Went to bed and had to get treated for the burn. It left a scar. Every time I take it my depression escalates even with antidepressants. I seriously saw dead people  and spoke to them. Relayed exactly what they wore and said to my kids. Bad reactions.""",1.0,12
Bactrim,Sinusitis,"""I have had a severe reaction to Bactrim multiple times and only just recently put it together. According to my doctor, Bactrim has a super rare side effect in which it can cause drug-induced meningitis. I was prescribed Bactrim last month for a sinus infection and after a single dose was extremely ill and ended up hospitalized with viral meningitis. My intracranial pressure that was read with the spinal tap was 62 and normal readings are under 20.  This was the third time I have taken Bactrim and the reactions increased in severity with each incident.""",1.0,6
Orlistat,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been taking orlistat ( xenical 120mg ) 3 pills everyday for 4 months and my weight still the same ,""",2.0,6
Trulance,Chronic Idiopathic Constipation,"""So the first two days I was like Yes! It worked and it was normal cramp free BM. Next day a bit of diarrhea, but only two BMs like that. Well I decided to just take half of one. No cramps or pain, no BM. Skipped another day and then today I took a half. It&#039;s been two hours of off and on the toilet. I stopped having any thing solid. It&#039;s like I am going pee, but through my behind.  ); don&#039;t let this sway you from trying, but stop if this happens to you.""",3.0,19
Clobetasol,Psoriasis,"""I have had moderate and sometimes severe plaque and guttate psoriasis for 16 years, using clobetasol (clobex) for 14. Clobex is the only thing that can eliminate my psoriasis almost completely. It is a very effective drug, but I feel I really should warn people of the devastating effects that can occur if the drug is applied continuously. When using clobex or any other strong topical corticosteroid, you are supposed to use it for no more than 2 weeks, then take a break I believe should be between 2 and 3 weeks. I made the mistake of not doing that. I used it continuously because I wanted to be clear. Now, my skin is paper thin. Nearly every vein is visible, and I break blood vessels constantly, and I have stretch marks everywhere.""",6.0,116
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I was suffering from obsessive thoughts, anxiety, and depression.   I wasn&#039;t functioning very well in my life.   I was put on 20 mg of Lexapro.   The first 4-6 weeks were hard.  I had severe side effects and not sleeping.   I stuck it out and am so happy.   Lexapro has changed my life and the relationships I have with friends and family.   I am also taking Trazadone at night to help my insomnia and depression.""",8.0,37
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I had to switch to TriNessa Lo after my insurance wouldn&#039;t cover my Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo prescription which I had been on for over 3 years. I was scared that it would make my body all wacked out of the sorts since it was the generic brand. I have been on it for a month now and nothing has changed (knock on wood). I actually feel like it might be better than the non-generic. I have slight cramps during my period, but not bad. Acne level isn&#039;t bad either, haven&#039;t gained weight either. I think I am having a good experience because I used to be on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for the longest time. Anyways, 9/10 from me. :)""",9.0,3
Fluticasone / salmeterol,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I noticed many people complaining abut a &quot;funny taste&quot; and heart burn. As per the directions, you need to brush your teeth, or rinse your mouth after using the inhaler (it&#039;s the same with all inhaled steroids). To avoid nausea, use the inhaler before you go to bed.

Hope this helps,
always follow the directions of your Dr.""",10.0,8
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have read most of these reviews and all have had the same experience that I have had.  I have not stopped bleeding since I had it put in 2 1/2 months ago.  I am extremely moody and hormonal.  It is effective but all of us women should not have to be experiencing PMS symptoms on an every day basis.  I am getting this out of me very soon.""",1.0,18
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I was prescribed it for severe insomnia. It was the worst experience i ever had with drugs. I was feeling really depressed and walked like a zombie for a few days.""",1.0,23
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I started NuvaRing 2 months ago. It is easy to remember once a month. I can&#039;t feel it at all, and it increased my breast size. BUT my period cramps are AWFUL! I usually can get through the days by taking Midol and Tums, but this was incredible. No amount of medicine could make me feel normal. Walking, sitting, pooping, eating, breathing- it all hurt. My periods usually are heavy and last 7 days and the NuvaRing didn&#039;t change much. Maybe a lighter flow. Also, I have been really moody and am feeling more and more depressed. I love the ease of this product, but there are some big negatives. I also have a few zits on my back that weren&#039;t there before I started NuvaRing... I&#039;ll wait a few months to see if anything changes.""",6.0,7
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Menstrual Disorders,"""I only gave this pill a 7 because it hasn&#039;t done WONDERS for me (I was hoping my skin would become flawless I guess) but I have lost about 4-5lbs since I started taking this pill. I just started my third pack 4days ago and the weight is still dropping. 

Not to say that will continue, I&#039;m sure my hormones will level out in a month or two, but I am thankful I&#039;m not gaining weight. I don&#039;t exercise anymore but I am semi-conscience about what I eat. 

I&#039;m a firm believer that everybody&#039;s body is completely different and can and will react differently to different medications. I was put on this for PCOS bc my testosterone was high so it is supposed to help with that and I believe it has even as reluctant as I was to start taking BC again.""",7.0,3
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I have been on Lyrica for a week now, 150 mg only at night and have not felt this good in three years.  I am move active.  I have not gain any weight yet, but hopefully be as active as I am now I will lose weight.""",9.0,65
Nitrofurantoin,Prevention of Bladder infection,"""One pill after sex prevents UTIs. It&#039;s been a lifesaver.""",10.0,32
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 21. Had this birth control for a year. It is my 1st hormonal bc experience.
I was really emotional and kept crying at first but that stopped after the 1st 2/3 months
I did have an issue with fatigue and would often fall into deep dream sleep in seconds and have very vivid sometimes scary dreams that I found it hard to wake up from. These dreams stopped happening around month 4/5. 
My libido was drastically lowered which was never an issue before.
I noticed I would bleed every other week... anytime I had sex I would bleed for a week after it. 
I thought it would stop but around month 11 I got fed up. Doctor prescribe portia bc pills to stop irregular bleeding. Its working but I can&#039;t stay on it""",7.0,1
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""This is my second time taking Plan B Well, if your like me you had a mistake and needed to correct it asap . After the condom breaking I took Plan B about 20-30 minutes afterwards. I had 25 long days to wait but my period came about a week early . I had some breast tenderness and nausea . At least it&#039;s better than not being pregnant !!""",10.0,9
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Live in the UK. Got this because naturally my mood swings were crazy (very extreme &amp; hormonally-driven) &amp; I wanted to stabilise them a bit. I didn&#039;t take it for birth-control, happy with condoms. Took the same drug in pill form for 3 months to see what it would do to my moods. Naturally, I suffer from my hormones: grumpiness, sex drive and appetite are erratic, hated it. The pill did seem to stabilise my moods, so I had the implant put in. It has been 3 years, only side affect may be weight gain, unable to say if that&#039;s just me getting older (30 now). If you&#039;re not sure if you&#039;ll like it, why not try the pill version first before you get the implant?""",9.0,3
Fetzima,Depression,"""I tried 40 mg of this medication for about 8 weeks. Initially (1st 2 weeks) it seemed to work. Then, for the last 6 weeks, it seemed not to work. I had side effects of tummy pain, leg cramps and irritability. My doctor insisted I was getting better and just needed a higher dose. So she put me on 80 mg of this medication. I began to experience extreme bursts of anger and negativity, which of course only worsened the depression. I also had horrid stomach pain and couldn&#039;t tolerate it. After going off the medicine, I felt much better. No expense, no leg cramps, heart rate down, rage bursts abruptly stopped after about a week. Yay, I guess. Back to Amitriptyline...""",2.0,34
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""This medication definitely has its pros and cons. And being a prescribed patient to adderall/vyvance on and off for over 10 years, my strongest advice would be to take it AS NEEDED.  After about 6 months I noticed horrible effects from this medication. Insecurity, anti social, over analyzing EVERYTHING. I found that I was worse than I was on my own without the medication. I got weird and felt almost an out of body experience, but before the 6 month period I felt great.""",5.0,15
Soma,Muscle Spasm,"""3 back surgeries, 2knee surgeries. I take one before bed if needed, and no pain or muscle spasm. No drowsy feeling the next day. Helps a lot.""",10.0,61
Adalimumab,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Diagnosed with sero negative rheumatoid arthritis about five years ago.  It came on very quickly and pain was awful. Took methotrexate, but was quite ill from side effects.  Thought I Achieved remission and stopped methotrexate. Unfortunately, the disease was active and recently had a flare that has lasted for months. Blood work all negative. Rheumatologist ordered an MRI and found bone erosion in the wrists.  Started Humira and had relief of symptoms shortly after.  Just took second injection.  The nurse who instructed me on the shots said to leave it out of refrigerator for 30 minutes, ice the site and inject.  I have done both injections in my stomach with no pain.  Using the Humira pen.  Also iced spot for 5 minutes afterwards""",10.0,118
Symbicort,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I knew within 1 hour my breathing felt less constricted. After 2-3 days there was a marked decrease in mucous production and best of all after 1 week I was able to climb an entire flight of stairs without resting. Great results""",10.0,53
Hyaluronan,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;m 50 years old and overweight. I had a torn meniscus repair (R) in July 2011. I have osteoarthritis in both my knees. I had a cortizone injection in my (R) knee and felt okay for a week, still taking medicines, still in pain. Had the 3 shots of Orthovisc in November and never received any relief. Changed medication (meloxicam) and was given pain medicines. Pain medicines work if I take two, but it really upsets my stomach. """,1.0,38
Botox,Migraine Prevention,"""Never ever try Botox again! The first 3 wks I couldn&#039;t hold my head up., my arms were weak., vision blurry, sore throat, droopy right eye. Very depressing to totally be incompasitated! It was a big deal to get thru a shower and dress myself! Never again! Now at three weeks out, I&#039;m light headed, still having hard time keeping my head up. Have started back to headaches for past week. They seem different in the sense I haven&#039;t had a visual aura., but the top of my head feels likes it going to pop off. The pain in my temple is the same. I&#039;ve wasted an entire month! Been house bound!""",1.0,46
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I would NOT recommend this birth control for anyone! My first few days on it were okay, I did not feel any of the symptoms besides a little bit of heavier cramping and more abdominal pain while on my period. However, when my period was over and I tried having sex for the first time with my boyfriend, my vagina didn&#039;t stop burning afterward. It probably lasted all night. Since then, every time I have sex, it&#039;s fine during but afterward is really painful. It burns when I pee, my pH makes me feel gross and sometimes gives a smell, and this lasts for the rest of the day! Trying to have sex a second time is soooo painful, it even becomes so dry down there that it makes it worse. Do not use Nuva Ring!!""",1.0,7
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""In the beginning I had bad headaches, vomiting &amp; non stop periods. Now after 12 months of this the only issue is weight gain. But having a small stomach I only gained 5 pounds. I have gained and lost (w/o exercising). I would say this is really effective but with side effects not so much. I went to see my doctor about my periods last time I went in she said if it doesn&#039;t stop after this cycle I should change birth controls. And is has she was right! If you think you will stop your periods so soon stop assuming and give depo a try! Its super effective and I&#039;ll definitely continue using it!""",10.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Aviane for 4 weeks and I am a little less temperamental actually without being on any birth control. Crazy for 7 days before my period and I&#039;m more calm this month! Nothing has changed as far as sex drive, sleeping fine, I have a bit of anxiety but I have had anxiety for a long time, not from the pill. My breasts seem to feel heavy and swollen which I&#039;m happy about that&#039;s why I wanted to share!""",10.0,3
Levocetirizine,Urticaria,"""I have suffered from hives for almost a year now. I have tried every antihistamine on the market and was almost about to give up ever finding something that could help relieve the hives. Finally my doctor put me on Xyzal and it is the only antihistamine that has ever worked for me. I&#039;ve tried some other medicines and none of them seem to do anything. Since I have been on the Xyzal I have hardly had any outbreaks and if I do I hardly ever suffer from severe itching and discomfort. I&#039;ve been taking it everyday now for almost 4 months with no serious side effects. I would recommend that anyone suffering from chronic urticaria try Xyzal.""",9.0,50
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I have identical twin boys that are eight years old. They were both diagnosed with ADHD at a young age. At first we did everything possible to avoid medicines. After 1 year we started with adderall the extended and immediate release, 2 pills a day and were impressed. It&#039;s effectiveness was noticeable once the medicine wore off (moodiness, short temper,and rebound hyperactivity). After 2 years we were introduced to Vyvanse and it is great. They only take one pill daily and it lasts 11-12 hours without the rebound side effects. The only problem is eating they don&#039;t have much of an appetite throughout the day.""",10.0,74
Sumatriptan,Cluster Headaches,"""Well I was having really bad cluster headaches, I took an imitrex for the first time. With in 15 mins I was projectile vomiting and having bad stomach cramps. The taste stayed in my mouth for hours. My headache has went down some but it was still there.""",1.0,3
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I have endometriosis and polycystic ovarian disease. Both of which have been proved via ultra sound and surgeries. I&#039;ve been off birth control for 3 years and decided to start taking it again to preserve bit fertility I have left. After only a few days I felt what was similar to a UTI paired with throwing up. On top of that I have had panic attacks, high anxiety, suicidal thoughts, you name it. Following a heart to heart with a close friend, my mom and my sister I&#039;ve realized the birth control definitely induced this. I haven&#039;t changed anything over the past except that. For anyone that has a very busy life, stressed anyways, or has any kind of underlying depression/anxiety- please be very careful when you take this.""",1.0,10
ella,Emergency Contraception,"""I took Ellaone around 48 hours after unprotected sex, it didn&#039;t work and I now have a healthy 8 month old baby!!!! I did however spend the entire pregnancy worrying about possible adverse side effects on my baby as there is limited data / studies  out there on its safety IF you become pregnant!! It clearly works for the many though as trying to find others who fell pregnant is hard work!!!""",1.0,4
Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate,Headache,"""For me Midrin is very hit or miss, when I take it at onset of a bad headache, sometimes the headache just in time vanishes before it ever begins, then sometimes its as if I took a placebo, granted the drug has 0 side effects for me.  Overall, it&#039;s worth having if you have back-up drugs for when it does not work. For those of you that like myself get a terrible trifecta of Migraine, Tension, and Cluster Headaches. You probably know like me that no meds really take the headache away completely once you have one.""",6.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got my skyla put in in September of 2015. As many of you I had cramping after it was in but mine went away after a DAT or two. Since then I haven&#039;t had problems. My period has gotten lighter as the months pass. I still get my period but I&#039;ll get it for about 1.5-2 weeks with only 1 heavy day and then all the other days are light. But the bonus is I won&#039;t get my period for 2 months after that. I don&#039;t get cramping nearly as much anymore maybe once or twice in a few months. Every once in a while I feel like I can feel,it inside me which is weird but it only last for a minute. I will be getting the skyla again once this one needs to be replaced! I love it!""",9.0,5
Luminal,Seizures,"""No real severe side effects,and works well with no mood altering properties.recommended+""",9.0,17
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I was given Suboxone to detox from heroin and Opana. It was amazing how well it worked.""",9.0,10
Dymista,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Do not take this spray. I experienced 2 weeks of hell. Massively increased anxiety and panic attacks, depression, blurred vision, headaches, fatigue, restlessness. I though I was going crazy! I put it down to the anxiety and thought I was just having a relapse. Turns out, it was the steroids in the spray. 1 week off it and my eyesight is slowly returning to normal but still have the anxiety and killer sinus pain. Not recommended.""",1.0,9
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""I recently got an ugly cold sore on the bottom of my lips but did not catch it early enough. I used Abreva during the blistering stage and already it has made a difference. The product is too dry for my lips however so I am using it in conjunction with Carmex. I am on the fourth day and the sore has gone down quite a bit.""",7.0,19
Stribild,HIV Infection,"""This medicine is a gift from God.  Not only am I undetectable and T-cells 1000 , but my body fat has dropped 8%, my muscle mass has increased substantially, and I have grown 1 inch. I started at 400 T cells and 100k viral load.  

""",10.0,21
Privigen,Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome,"""While I have only been on this medication, I feel so much better. I didn&#039;t become ill at all through the winter.""",10.0,7
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""This stuff doesn&#039;t work!!!""",1.0,5
Cymbalta,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I initially took Cymbalta for distonia, which was involuntary movement in my hands caused by a type of Muscular Dystrophy. A combination of Cymbalta, Neurontin, and Tramadol are very effective in reducing my pain. After several months I noticed a great change in my personality. To make a long story short, I realize I&#039;ve dealt with anxiety most of my life. Cymbalta has literally changed my life. If this medication had been available in the 1960&#039;s or 1970&#039;s my life would have been dramatically different. I can&#039;t imagine life without Cymbalta.""",10.0,67
Actonel,Osteoporosis,"""First day, no symptoms. Next day a bit achy.  But the next day felt bloated and nauseous. The achy flu-like symptoms were gone but for the next week, I felt sick, constipated and had no appetite. """,4.0,91
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Recommend!! I initially had the 10 yr IUD (2001) it was awesome, I barely even knew it was there. 
After that I got the Merena and liked it as well. I think the key is to make sure your OBGYN knows what they are doing when its inserted.""",9.0,2
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""The worst thing I could have ever put in my body. Nuvaring made me so nauseated I was throwing up for 2 weeks straight. If you have a small cervix this is not for you the damn thing is like the size of my uterus. i literally had to have my boyfriend put it in for me because my fingers were too short. This also caused irritation to my inner labia upon insertion and if u have nails you will end up cutting yourself down there. I took it out after 3 weeks of absolute hell. It was unmanageable """,1.0,1
Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""Minor: For about an hour after taking I have to pee a lot. MAJOR: Sometimes very bad foot pain/cramps to point of hardly being able to walk. I take this and amlodipine for high BP &amp; it works.""",6.0,62
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""My blood pressure went from 150/95 to a consistent 120/75 in no time. Probably the most effective medicine I ever took. No side effects whatsoever. This medicine has the potential to save your life if you are living with high blood pressure.""",10.0,36
Lyrica,Neuropathic Pain,"""I was prescribe Lyrica for a pinched nerve in my elbow after a dislocation. The pain made physical therapy intolerable. With just one dose of 75mg of Lyrica, I could bend my elbow without wincing. Absolutely marvelous. Unfortunately there were 2 side effects that make me stop taking it. First one was that I fell asleep almost immediately after taking it for about 2 hours and my brain felt very foggy after I woke up. Second issue was a slight tightness in the chest and feeling a little out of breath. Not severe, but enough to let me know that I couldn&#039;t take it again. Made me sad because it really worked.""",4.0,43
Levetiracetam,Seizures,"""I began using generic Keppra in 10/14 after four seizures, 500 mg in the am and pm.  There were abnormalities in my EEG. No seizures but very sleepy and sluggish during the day and weight gain.  Neurologist changed medication one Keppra  extended release three weeks ago and now I&#039;m losing my hair.  I&#039;m calling the neurologist to see what we can do.""",7.0,23
Olanzapine,Insomnia,"""Started Zyprexa 5mg for a week, bumped up to 10mg...This medication works well for me. Im able to control my depression &amp; irritability better. Weight gain is fine for me as I only weiged 98 pounds when I started the medication, I am now 108 after two weeks &amp; I am not complaining. I&#039;ve been getting insomnia since starting the 10mg. I wake up around 12,1 or 2 in the am and cant go back to sleep. Will definitely talk to Psych about this problem""",10.0,13
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""I experienced no side effects from the 12 weeks of Harvoni that I could discern.  Any problems I had were there long before I started the Harvoni.

In the history of modern medicine, has technology ever been able to completely cure a chronic viral infection such as this?""",10.0,30
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,None,"""I took the pill for one month and experienced every single side effect with the exception of weight gain.  It walked me straight into depression, spotting for a good 2 weeks. It has been almost a month since I last took it and my body is just trying to get adjusted.""",1.0,3
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""Long story short, I&#039;ve had panic/anxiety disorder for about 4 or 5 years. Lots of things has happened through my experience... I&#039;ve taken it all, Klonopin, Xanax, Ativan, Buspar, Trazodone. Zoloft is the only thing that works for me without upping the dosage every month then having withdrawals. 

I&#039;ve been on Zoloft (50 MG once a day) for about 7 months, and it just works. Other anxiety medications work, but they&#039;re not meant for daily use. Zoloft is an everyday medication that makes me smile and proud of what I&#039;ve been through.""",10.0,79
Yaz,Birth Control,"""I was on Yaz for a year and a half, and then decided to switch to LoSeasonique so that I would only have 4 periods a year.  Big mistake!!  I am switching back to Yaz because of the side effects of LoSeasonique.  On Yaz, I always knew when my period would start, and it was only about 3 days.  It also helped with my awful cramps.  I had no bad side effects from Yaz at all.  I would definently reccomend it, but know that every pill has a different effect on each person.""",10.0,6
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""This pill works!  I do advise that you eat breakfast wait 30 mins and drink water throughout the day. If you don&#039;t get hungry eat something wholesome. My experience with headache, and mood swings was due to me not feeling hungry, yet my body still needed fuel. Listen to your body! I&#039;m at a weight that I&#039;m happy with. I do exercise its my therapy. One seventy three from 205! Also it helps with my blood pressure. Eating is so much easier. I can think about what I need to prepare versus just grabbing the first snack, not so good choice that would satisfy me. Know your body, breath don&#039;t over think, be happy. This is coming from me!It helped along with small positive changes. Peace!!""",10.0,113
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""I have been on Zanflex for about 2 months and it has helped tremendously for migraines, which is caused from bulging discs in my neck. I am taking 4mg 3 times a day and suffering with only one side effect which is dry mouth. I really recommend this to other&#039;s with my condition.""",10.0,111
Sulfasalazine,Ulcerative Colitis,"""I have taken sulfasalazine for 40 yrs. It worked OK on my u.c. until  I had a flair up. I would have to take 8 pills a day for months. My urine was always orange and Medicaid only paid for a limited number of pills per month. After much research this year,  I tried a probiotic for my gut. I found that one probiotic (45 billion active cultures) a day did a better job of keeping the u.c. at bay. I can eat vegetables I couldn&#039;t before.  I have less gas and more normal bowel movements. I quit taking the sulfasalazine because it interfered with the probiotic. I haven&#039;t had a problem these last 6 months even with excessive stress.""",6.0,7
Natroba,Head Lice,"""I used a product called Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew. It&#039;s active ingredient is also Spinosad, but it only costs $8.00 for an entire quart. Not $225.00 for a tiny little bottle. It got rid of my daughters lice in one treatment with no side effects. It&#039;s available in the garden Dept of any big box store.""",10.0,43
Fetzima,Major Depressive Disorde,"""My experience with Fetzima has been terrible.  I have never had so many side effects in my life with a medication.  At 20 miligrams I felt a little sick to my stomach. After two days the Dr. told me to increase to 40.  I felt more sick and then got a bad head ache. The pharmacist  said this should go away after a couple of weeks.  In about a week I started throwing up and sweating along with the head ache.  My doctor told me to reduce the miligrams to 20 again.  I didn&#039;t feel any better.  Now I have gone off it after 2 weeks and 3 days.  It&#039;s been another 4 days and I&#039;m still deathly ill.  Hopefully this will go away soon.  The medication started to help the depression and anxiety but I can&#039;t live with the side effects.""",1.0,18
Cialis,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have enlarged prostate and erections that are about half erect. I was allergic to all other meds that treat this. Dr. suggested 5 mg Cialis. I&#039;m ecstatic at the results. My erections are harder than ever. And urinating like 20 year old again. And best of all my insurance company pay for all, no co-pay because only medicine I can take for this. Never been this happy. Only side effect is very mild headache at first. Only last few minutes.""",10.0,144
Relpax,Migraine,"""I started getting migraines at 11 years old. For the first few years, Excedrin Migraine would usually get rid of it. But then it stopped working. I finally went to a neurologist. At first I was put on Imitrex, but that either did absolutely nothing, or made the pain worse. After switching to 20 mg Relpax, I am so relieved! It almost always knocks out my migraine symptoms. Once in a while, it won&#039;t really work and I&#039;ll have to take a 40 mg. Although, one time I did have to go to the ER because I had a migraine for a week and Relpax wasn&#039;t working, every single other time it has worked! 
The only side effect I&#039;ve noticed is that I&#039;m a bit tired. However, this could just be due to the initial pain beforehand. But heck, I love Relpax!""",9.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""First, let me preface this by saying that EVERY woman&#039;s body is DIFFERENT. Don&#039;t let these comments highly influence if you decide to take or not to take Sprintec.  You yourself have to try it and see if it works for you.  
With that being said, I have been on Sprintec for a little over 5 months.  It works for me.  I really haven&#039;t had any side effects.....no weight gain, no acne, no crazy moods. 
I am a Sunday starter and my period usually comes on late Tuesday or early Wednesday during the week of the placebo pill.  The only thing I will say against it is that I haven&#039;t experienced the shorter periods.  My period still stays on for about 5 days. Most importantly of all, I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant!""",8.0,28
Skyla,Birth Control,"""26 yo, no pregnancies. I had my Skyla inserted about 1 month ago because I was tired of remembering to take my OCPs. I took 2 ibuprofen the morning of my appointment. Insertion definitely hurt, but to me it felt no worse than having a PAP done. Very tolerable. And it only took a couple of minutes.  No cramping or bleeding the day of or day after. Mild spotting since then, but no period. It&#039;s been about a month and I&#039;ve noticed a few side effects: occasional terrrrrible cramps &amp; my acne got worse-- however, both of those side effects could potentially have been from me going off of my OCPs and have nothing to do with Skyla, but who knows. Would definitely recommend &amp; Medicaid covered mine-- as they should cover any form of birth control.""",9.0,7
Hydrocodone,Pain,"""My Dr. just put me on Hysingla ER about a week ago. I take them faithfully every morning at 10a.m. and every morning I wake up with withdrawals.  I have to take 2-4 hydro&#039;s besides the ER during the day for breakthrough pain, when I wake up in the morning, wow!!! My heart races, my palms are sweaty, extreme anxiety.  I&#039;ve been having to take a regular hydro in the mornings before the Hysingla ER just to tolerate the withdrawals &amp; pain!  Maybe being that it has only been going on 1 week since starting that it&#039;s wearing off before the 24hrs. not sure, but I know this never happened with Oxycontin.  Will have to wait &amp; see, if not better by my next appt. I am definitely changing medications.""",7.0,48
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""Here&#039;s my situation: female, mid 30&#039;s, smoker, drinker, bipolar depression. I was already taking wellbutrine for depression, so I just stopped taking it when I started with Contrave. Smooth sailing. The benefit of having bipolar in this situation is that the medication I take for that, Lamotrigine, is not only a mood stabilizer but an anti-seizure med. The bottom line: I haven&#039;t thought about smoking at all, haven&#039;t felt the need to drink and don&#039;t even think about it, and my mood and temperament is even keeled. This is great! I have found a med that tackles all of my problems, and it works! So I&#039;m on week 2 now. After the 1st week, I lost 8 pounds in my gut. No change the 2nd week. I have been staying under 1200 calories/day and exercising""",8.0,30
Zanaflex,Muscle Spasm,"""this is the first one i found that works i been on alot of muscle relaxers""",10.0,118
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Trulicity for 4 weeks. Had been in the hospital for a week on heavy antiboitics.  Was taking 5 insulin shots a day  and 2 Levimir and 3 Novalog before meals on a sliding scale with no luck.  Morning blood sugars still in the high 200&#039;s to 300&#039;s even with a super strick diet. Nothing but protein and vegetables. Got one shot in the doctors office 1.5 dose and my sugar level was 116. I have had no side effects so far except for a minor loss of appetite.  Now on .75 dose and levels run around 120s. Worry about long term use..I go off it for a week and levels creep back up.""",9.0,24
Nebivolol,High Blood Pressure,"""Not effective in lowering blood pressure. Side effects: fatigue, shortness of breath, pain in both calves, extreme hot flashes and nausea.""",1.0,38
Clobetasol,Psoriasis,"""I have had psoriasis for years and have treated it with cortisone to control the inflammations and itching.  I discovered Clobex about a year ago and used it on my elbows and scalp.  It does a great job in eliminating the external signs of psoriasis when used for 2 to 4 weeks.  However, after about a month the symptoms return.  I have used it a second and third time with the same results but I am hesitant to continue this process considering the warnings provided.""",5.0,39
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I have had a very emotional ups and downs in life and after getting married 15 years ago my life became more hectic. 10 years ago when I lost my cousin; I had panic attacks and I became hypochondriac. I took Anxit(Xanax) 0.25 to 0.5 mg twice a day. I stopped all of a sudden after an year and did not notice withdrawal symptoms as depression was somewhat like part of life dealing with people. Now recently, I started having very bad panic attacks and I almost stopped going out alone as I was scared to go out alone and my panic was of heart attacks and death by sudden reasons etc; for the past week I again started taking Anxit 0.25mg once in morning and night. I am fine and happy for the past week and I want to continue same dose.""",10.0,44
Citalopram,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""After 3 months of severe anxiety and depression, which got worse before my periods, I wound up having a panic attack and went to the ER. I thought my life was ending, my world was up-side-down. I had no drive to do anything and worried all of the time. My doctor figured out that I had PMDD and prescribed me Celexa along with YAZ. I haven&#039;t felt this good ever. The first month on Celexa I was very tired, but other then that I have felt great.""",9.0,86
Albuterol / ipratropium,None,"""The design of the new inhaler needs to be changed. I noticed when the twist mechanism stops and says it has zero doses left, there is still plenty medicine left in the capsule. Either increase the amount of twists the inhaler can do or change it back to something less mechanical, like the old push inhalers.""",1.0,7
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medication for bad hormonal acne on my chin for over two months now, and today I see major improvement. The only time I breakout now is when I miss a dose, or when I get a pimple or two around the time of my period. It&#039;s also helped me to maintain my weight as an added benefit. I take 100 mg a day along with Bactrim and Finacea foam. Ask your doctor for this combo, it works great!""",9.0,11
Duloxetine,ibromyalgia,"""Cymbalta deadened my ability to feel anything emotionally. I had to discontinue.""",1.0,27
Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine,HIV Infection,"""I switched to this med because my last med put me in a horrible fog (Atripla) . Triumeq is working for me but it gives me pretty bad body aches especially in my lower back where my kidney area is and around my under arms. If I have an alternative I will switch. It makes me feel pretty crappy""",4.0,4
Genvoya,HIV Infection,"""I was on a robust regimen (for 8 years) that was working great, but seemed like a heavy load (2 x per day, multiple pills...) and what attracted me was the once per day option and &quot;easier&quot; effects on my biology. I began taking Genvoya and, unfortunately, lasted only 2 weeks. My fingers were tingly &amp; going numb, my heart rate was stressed, intense fatigue began to be a problem, muscle aches and then my sternum started to hurt . My doc let me know if Genvoya proved not to work for me that I could easily go back to my previous med combo. I chose to do go back and VOILA!, I feel 100% better and all side affects are subsiding or are gone after only 2 days. For me, I felt like I was taking poison - was this really researched?""",4.0,7
Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine,Migraine,"""Takes the edge off and stops the escalation of pain. Nothing makes my migraines go away but this allows me to function.""",8.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Menstrual Disorders,"""Well I had my baby on June 17 and I want to get on birth control pills so I ask my on/gym for some so she prescribe me some pills so after my postpartum was up I was taking the pills for 12 white pills and it seem like every time I take it I be sick headache back pain feeling hot stomach pain and burning sensation in my side and back but I been feeling sick every since I&#039;m going to stop taking this medication I already have two beautiful girl Santeria and Mariah and I don&#039;t want anymore just going to go to the doctor for a full check up cause my cycle is crazy one day I bleed a little then it turn Brown blood then it turn back red going to get check soon as possible it starting to worry me""",10.0,0
Clarithromycin,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""I dunno I think this stuff works great it&#039;s been in my system for like 4 hours I can breath I&#039;m not so drowsy my head ache chest pain throught and neck pain are all gone. I feel like I am back to the normal me again after 2 weeks of bed bound trying to fight it myself finally went to the doctor. I love this stuff only thing is I feel wired almost like did a double dose of e lol my stuff has a different name but it&#039;s the same stuff clarithromycin xl 500mgx2 once a day""",10.0,2
Luvox,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I know this medicine is supposed to be great but the internal tremors are driving me crazy. I&#039;ve been on luvox for a week now and the tremors make my anxiety 10 times worse! I also have a raspy voice that comes and goes.""",7.0,4
Calcitriol,Hypocalcemia,"""I have been taking Calcitriol for just about 2 months. After 1 month I felt great, my DR reduced my dosage from 0.50 to 0.25mcgs. About a week later I had slight symptoms and at 1 1/2 weeks I was headed to the ER taking 4500mg of calcium every 6 hours. Since increasing the dosage of Calcitriol back to 0.50mcgs I have noticed some of the symptoms and definitely their severity going away, but it has been a SLOW process. My condition was a result of complications from a Thyroidectomy due to Papillary Carcinoma (Cancer), in which I believe my Parathyroids (all) were put into shock and possibly destroyed.""",6.0,3
Abatacept,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Diagnosed 3years ago with RA in all major joints except right hip which is severe Osteoarthritis,I take Plaquenil &amp; have tried Methotrexate, Gabapentin, Meloxicam, Arava had major side effects with each one. My Dr. decided to try a biologic. My first self injection of Enbrel caused an anaphylactic reaction almost killing me. I now carry an epi pen. I was scared but hopeful that Orencia would work. The first injection I litterally kept the Epi Pen in my hand. 2 hours after the first dose all 10 fingers turned a very dark blue-black color, as did my feet. My legs were a solid grey-blue color. 2nd injection same thing. Orencia was stopped. 2 months later I am still blue. NEVER AGAIN!!!""",1.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for about three weeks now, going into my second cycle. I so far have not experienced any side effects that I know of. The first week I had a few intense headaches, but there was also a major weather fluctuation where I live, so I can&#039;t say for sure what was the cause. Otherwise, no migraines, spotting, nausea, or muscle pain. I have actually been losing weight since I started the pill, but I would like to think it&#039;s my healthy lifestyle doing the work. 
Contraceptive wise, still not pregnant, so that&#039;s fine. 

For long term benefits risks i.e.: acne, hair loss I cannot say much. My skin is more or less the same. I have moderate to slight acne, so it may not even be hormonal. So far, so good.""",8.0,5
Keppra,Seizures,"""I am currently on Lamictal and Keppra.  I&#039;ve been through lots of changes in medicine since pregnacy and had brain surgery on the injured part of the the brain due to being in a coma as a child. I&#039;m still having seizures, not as often but when they hit they hit in numbers not just one!  I want more options and no more surgery!  And I and my family want the mood swings, anger, agitation, and racing thought to be gone!""",7.0,16
Metoprolol,High Blood Pressure,"""Works too well for me, average BP is 100/60 P-60. Only negatives for me are: lack of energy and endurance, restless sleep, daytime sleepyness.""",8.0,55
Dulcolax,,"""Do NOT take unless without at least TWO litres of water with and after taking or you&#039;ll be in agony with cramps and nausea. I take two around 9pm and drink as much water as I can afterwards until I go to bed. They usually kick in around 2am where I will wake up and know I need to go. No messing on the toilet, once there I&#039;m done within 10-15 of non stop &#039;runs&#039;. No pain or cramps which is because of the water I&#039;ve had with them. Made the mistake of taking two with just a little bit of water once and was in the worse pain I&#039;ve ever felt before. Pain was worse than labour and even made me cry for it to stop (no joke). That&#039;s why it&#039;s imperative that a LOT of water is drank with and after taking these laxatives.""",10.0,26
Fluoxetine,Bulimia,"""This drug was a life-saver for my daughter. She really feels like herself now that she&#039;s on it.""",10.0,83
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for 8 months now. I am anemic and the bleeding was fine at first. It was my normal heavy flow. I went on vacation and planned on starting while I was gone. However, I didn&#039;t. When I got my period I bled HEAVILY for about 4 wks. A tampon every hour and a half. The last day, I had a blood clot the size of my palm.Then the next four days was very very light bleeding. And then back to the heavy flow of numerous clots. It&#039;s been almost 2 months now. I&#039;ve been put on a birth control. Hoping this will help. But I&#039;m definitely changing it soon. It has made my depression and anxiety so much worse. NOT WORTH IT.""",3.0,5
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""My experience  all good""",8.0,9
Oxymetazoline,Nasal Congestion,"""This is by far the best mist I have tried however I must agree about the cap .I do understand it child  Proof  and would be hard to figure out but you do have to consider older people have arthritis and vision problems maybe you cold make it easier But it is a good product""",8.0,0
Amitiza,"Constipation, Chronic","""I was extremely constipated due to opioid induced constipation. I took one capsule and an hour later I got chills, a severe stomach cramp and the next 8 hours were the worst experiences I have ever had. It was like I knew I had to pass the stool but try as I may, It would not budge. Severe chills were the worst pain. Combine chills and stomach pain and I was wishing I could just pass our for 2 days till this passed. Eventually after 5 hours of grunting and commode sitting I passed the stool. I won&#039;t be taking anymore since the treatment is worse than the condition. This was a sample my doctor gave me at his office. I&#039;m glad I didn&#039;t pay for it.""",4.0,23
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Who would make a medication that&#039;s awful, I am in such pain. I feel like I have a flaming tampon inside of me. This damn Diablo sauce burns like hell. I would never recommend this to any woman. There&#039;s no way I&#039;m going to get any sleep tonight.""",2.0,5
Treximet,Migraine,"""I have had severe migraines for years and tried several medications, but none work like Treximet especially without the side effects.  I have wanted to stab myself in the eyes more times than I&#039;d like to admit, but I now take Treximet and a nap and wake up without a headache at all.  Treximet is very expensive but it works.""",10.0,7
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m not pregnant, my skin is clear, my period is lighter/shorter, my cramps are gone, and I lost weight!!!! I tried four other birth controls before this one and I hated all of them because of the side effects, but this is amazing.""",10.0,3
Olanzapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have literally been on every medication you can think of. Prozac, Zoloft, Geodon, Haldol, Effexor, Risperdal, Abilify, Xanax, clonazepam and the list doesn&#039;t stop but Zyprexa did it! None of them seemed to help until I tried Zyprexa! I do not have to take anxiety medicines anymore because somehow Zyprexa took care of that also and my anxiety used to be so bad.""",10.0,101
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""I have had migraines since I was 11. When people say they are not hereditary...they are wrong. My grandma, mom, sisters and brothers all have them they did not even skip a generation.. my daughter and nieces as well get them. My physician calls mine sinus migraines. I get stomach pain, vomiting, an aura, light sensitivity. They had me on demerol, Percocet, phenergan, imitrex, nothing helped. I have been on maxalt a few years and the one thing I have noticed is that i get pain around the upper jaw area just under the ear...then all of a sudden like the snap of a finger all pain is gone 15 to 25 min. It makes me drowsey. I wake up from my nap feeling great but real thirsty.""",10.0,10
Montelukast,Asthma,"""I have had asthma for 40 plus years, which became progressively worse until I was having an asthma attack every day and using at least one salbutamol  inhaler every week. My preventative meds were 1000mg beclamethasone and 100mg of salmeterol per day.  I had broken sleep every night, waking to use my inhaler.  My Doctor prescribed Montelukast and from the first night my asthma was almost entirely gone. Ten years on I very rarely use my reliever, at most three to four times a year!!! It has been a miracle drug to me, the only down side is that I believe my temper is probably worse.  Not terrible but a much shorter fuse and more explosive.""",9.0,8
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I am on my second Implanon and I love it. I have only had about six episodes of light spotting for two to three days in that time, so it&#039;s working as intended! I&#039;ve gained about thirty pounds, but I&#039;ve also got other health issues going on so I&#039;m not ready to blame it all on the implant. (There was also cheesecake and ice cream involved.. I regret nothing!) 
It helped with cramps, mood swings, raging hunger, and heavy bleeding and clots for almost seven days every 28 days. I am much easier to live with even if there&#039;s more of me to go around. My migraines aren&#039;t any worse or more frequent. 
I&#039;m absolutely terrible at remembering pills, the ring was getting expensive, and my insurance doesn&#039;t cover birth control. It was a good option for me!""",10.0,2
Oxymorphone,Pain,"""Opana 20mg doesn&#039;t take away all the neck &amp; back pain but does about 90% so I can function.  However also for first time in my life gives me headaches, hot flashes, warm blooded 4-5 of 7 days a wk &amp; slightly edgey/difficulty with stress/adversity sometimes too.""",7.0,19
Clindamycin,Acne,"""Works well when combined with Accutane.  If you get dry skin, CereVe (availazble at CVS Pharmacy) is great because it&#039;s a very thick lotion.  It has really cleared up all of my little pimples, but the large pimples still pop up.  I use it once a day (at night).""",8.0,13
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""I&#039;m 20 years old. Today is the fourth day of my treatment. I easily felt tired,slight headache, and even dizzy from these days. Hope those side effects could be reduced soon.""",9.0,25
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been on it bc for 3 months now , it seems like this Brown discharge never goes away , I get my period on time but its longer than the regular 5 days . Not sure if I should switch birth control or just keep taking it . Help ????""",5.0,3
Zyrtec,Urticaria,"""I love this product. I&#039;ve been taking the generic version lately and have had to take two with no symptom relief (still sneezing violently and itchy watery eyes).  I recommend Zyrtec as the first option.""",7.0,12
Aripiprazole,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Have endured 10mg for 9 weeks. It has been a living hell. Can&#039;t sleep more than 3-6 hours a night. As time went on, I have felt more agitated and stressed, which never goes away. I keep getting the urge to shake my legs. My symptoms haven&#039;t improved. I&#039;m not taking anymore of this drug - had enough. My pdoc gave me some clonazepam for 3 weeks, which helped a bit, then 2 weeks of melatonin, which didn&#039;t do much. Now for the last 2 weeks, she has ignored me. I don&#039;t tolerate psychotropics that well.""",1.0,1
Contrave,Obesity,"""Weighed in on 7/28/16 @ 264.5 lbs. End of day 1 @ 263 lbs. Side effects included slight dizziness, mild to moderate headache and sleepiness along with a curbed appetite! After reading 11 pages of reviews prior to taking, I felt it was worth a try. I also thought how in the world would I be able to reduce my caloric intake down to 1400 calories. Now i wonder if I can get up to 1400 calories! All side effects have diminished except headache (mild now) and curbed appetite.""",9.0,25
Keppra,Epilepsy,"""I have been on Keppra for 2 years  taking 3000mg per day along with 400mg a day of Vimpat and I am still having at least 2 a week. They put in a VNS in Oct, 2013 and I am still having them. I just am having some side effects like... falling, dizziness and being ill if something is said in the wrong tone. I hope that make sense. I just get aggravated easy and I just can&#039;t get rid of my headaches.""",4.0,33
Doxepin,Anxiety,"""Hi milemile I have been on doxepin many years for panic attacks before this medicine I stopped going out anywhere. You will be tired for a bit of time but it goes away . It stopped all panic attacks. Never had one panic attack for 10 years on this medicine. But I stopped to try other meds for higher mood.  But when I stopped doxepin the panic attacks returned so 10 years without panic attack on doxepin is a good thing!""",9.0,4
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I&#039;m 21 years old and feel like I&#039;m 50 from smoking cigarettes so I just got in chantix. I&#039;m on day 3 and this morning I smoked a cigarette only because it was there not because I was really craving one and it tastes TERRIBLE. Made me feel a bit nauseated, which is a good thing! My dreams are normal so far but I&#039;m still only on half grams a day. Hopefully this chantix will stay working and I do not feel any of those side affects! Thank you chantix!""",9.0,7
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve never had a weight problem before...not even after my first singleton delivery but after nursing twins I was up to 162 (pre pregnancy weight was 135). My Dr prescribed me this but I had to wait on an affordable program to pay for alot of it. I started taking it and used the 120 pills and did great. Unfortunately the program ended up taking 6 weeks to get me my next bottle to I had to abruptly come off (not recommended.) When I finally got the next bottle I had to start over on dosage again. It has not been near as effective this time. I&#039;m currently down to 147 but I credit most of it to exercise. It does decrease the amount I eat some. I guess what I&#039;m saying I think this is not as effective for long term use. """,7.0,9
Oxcarbazepine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Diagnosed Bipolar I in 1997.  I went through many combinations of medications since that time.  I&#039;ve been hospitalized 7 times and had massive amounts of ECT treatments.  I was started on Trileptal in 2002 and always had two or more medications in conjunction with the Trileptal.  I would definitely recommend it  BUT watch your sodium levels and know there is a time limit for being on the drug.  Went off Trileptal in 2010 and I&#039;m now on Lithium, which I think is superior.

Start with qualified (i.e. board certified psychiatrists specializing in mood disorders) professionals and see a equally skilled psychologist regularly.  The meds will follow.
Good luck out there!
""",7.0,24
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I just recently discovered I had really bad GAD. More bad than I thought. I always knew I had it and a few bars of Xanax always worked wonders in those harsh times. But unfortunately I can no longer get Xanax so decided to just finally go to Doctor. My doctor put me first on Paxil which works....just not good enough for me. Then he prescribed me 0.5mg Ativan every 8 hours. This is a great medicine for Anxiety. It&#039;s working great for me, just like the Xanax was. I&#039;m content with these medicine.""",8.0,9
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have now been on Contrave for a little over three months and loving everything about it.  I have never ever had any side effects.  As of today I have loss 53 lbs.  I have so much more energy.  My goal is to loss 47 more lbs.  I hope this continues to work for me in a positive way.""",10.0,9
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had this birth control since December 2016 and am having it removed next week. I have gained around 20lbs that I cannot get off of me. I&#039;m always feeling depressed and the weight gain really has me even more depressed. One minute I&#039;m happy the next out of no where I&#039;m pissed off for no reason at all. I was on the nuvaring for 5 years and wasn&#039;t told that after 5 years you have to take a break from it. It started messing up my cycles so I went to nexplanon and now I&#039;m going back to the nuvaring. I went maybe 3 months without a cycle but now I&#039;ve been spotting for almost 2 weeks, can&#039;t handle that either.""",4.0,1
Cozaar,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been experiencing terrible waking headaches and also not able to think of the words I want to express. I take Cozaar in the evenings and believe it&#039;s causing these symptoms. Not happy !""",5.0,58
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I have had the Mirena now for 3 years.  The insertion was painful but after an hour I felt fine other than mild cramping. I spotted a day or so after insertion. I ended up only having 4 light periods after that each month and then haven&#039;t had a period ever since.  However, the bloating and headaches still come at the same time every month.  It is great to not have a period. Mine used to be very heavy that always lasted the 7 days.  I have noticed recently though that my back pain is something that doesn&#039;t seem to go away after the false cycle ends. Other than this, my experience has been great.""",8.0,0
Contrave,Obesity,"""So this is my second week taking it. I am 5&#039;7&quot;, 150 lbs. and want to lose 30. I have lost 7 lbs. so far and like it. I take two in the morning and two in the afternoon around 3 or 4. I know the instructions say to take it morning and NIGHT but (for me anyways) it seems like this isn&#039;t the best course - it does not provide a continual, all day hunger suppression. So why take it before you go to sleep when you won&#039;t be eating anyways. It seems to me that it works best if I take it when I start to feel a little hungry. Take it and the hunger goes away. I work at a law firm that has snacks, cookies, candies, cheese platters, fatty salads, etc. etc. all over the place, all the time; so it was hard for me to not &#039;graze&#039; all the time. Much easier!""",8.0,19
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""So the first day of my last period was Oct. 13 2016.I had unprotected sex 13 days later in the morning of Oct26. I took plan b Oct27 just less than 26 hours later.I started getting cramps Nov.4,5,6. Nov7 I had fresh blood in my underwear so I put a tampon in thinking it&#039;s my period. There wasn&#039;t really much blood on the tampon so I put a liner on and didn&#039;t bleed again til Nov.9(which was my expected period day). Because I never had a period so light I was online and read about implantation bleeding. I was freaked out so I took a pregnancy test today Nov. 10 and I&#039;m pregnant. I don&#039;t know what to do I&#039;m still spotting but it&#039;s brown now. I think it didn&#039;t work for me because I was ovulating and I must have release an egg in those 26 hrs""",1.0,3
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""I was on Vyvanse 50 mg for Bulimia, it stopped the binge eating however I could never fall asleep not even with a sleeping pill and I always felt so very depressed in the late afternoon, my doctor told me about Mydayis , I switched to Mydayis 25mg which works even better!!!  I get a good nights sleep without a sleeping pill. The only side effect is dry mouth and an occasional headache If I wait too late to take it. Its always best to take it early in the morning, I take mine at 6 am, I still have remained free from any binge eating episodes. Thankful for this medication!""",10.0,5
Skyla,Birth Control,"""PLEASE LISTEN 
Ladies please. IUD method of bc is different for everyone. I&#039;m 21 and had skyla for a year and a half. At first there were no complications. Later on, maybe 5 or so months into it I got terrible cramping. TERRIBLE. Where I would have to stop and drop everything I was doing, a PARALYZING stabbing feeling in my abdomen and vagina. It happened continuously throughout the day every day. It made it hard to go to work. 
A few months after that I get diagnosed with an ovarian cyst in my right ovary. Usually not a big deal but it was painful. 
A month after that......I have a huge cyst on my kidney. Which resulted in me having to get surgery and i lost half my kidney. Thanks skyla.""",6.0,6
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""In 2001, I started feeling like I was having a heart attack twice a month.  I ended up in the ER &amp; was admitted.  I happen to be one of the lucky females who suffers from hormonal anxiety.  I was given all the tests possible, stayed overnight &amp; discharged with my first script of the smallest dose of xanax.  I have used it only AS NEEDED since then and to this day it still helps me at the smallest dose once a day.   I have gone through some very serious rough patches in my life which had me taking this, at most, 1.5 pills maybe four days in a row.  It works so well that I can&#039;t ever imagine taking it more often than needed ~ why would you want to mess up something that works??  The key is taking it as prescribed, just like any medication.""",10.0,37
Cephalexin,Bacterial Infection,"""16 year old son was prescribed 1000mg twice a day for sinus infection. He&#039;s been sick 4 weeks and they thought it was mono, he&#039;s already so tired all he wants to do it sleep. Plus cough and congestion. Mono blood test results came back negative so they prescribed him this super heavy dose of cephalexin for 10 days to treat a &quot;possible&quot; sinus infection. I don&#039;t even know if this is good or bad for my son to take so I&#039;m reading reviews. I have not seen one review where they were prescribed 1000mg twice a day. So I&#039;m going to give my son 500mg twice a day and see if it helps. Along with a probiotic as he has always had stomach intestinal issues. Haven&#039;t given him any yet but will keep y&#039;all posted. Thank you all for sharing your experiences!""",5.0,0
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""Wellbutrin SR 150s, which initially had positive outcomes on my depression, probably the best I&#039;ve tried, and I&#039;ve tried a lot the past years. It took a bit to get the optimal dose. At 300 mg it was causing a cascade of side effects, anxiety, palpitations, sweating. Doc helped me back down to 100 mg with no side effects. The depression is just as gone as the initial 300 mg. 

Wellbutrin also developed a positive outcome in mere days - a major plus.""",8.0,175
Chateal,Birth Control,"""Ughhh. I was on Trivora and finally feeling emotionally stable when Planned Parenthood switched me to the &quot;off brand&quot; Chateal. I read the reviews and actually convinced myself maybe I didn&#039;t need birth control at the moment because I want sexually active. This pill did not look fun. I went to a doctor and asked advice. She said pretty emotionlessly &quot;Just take it&quot; the side effects should be the same as the name brand. If not, they are really just inconvenient, no biggy. Yeah, easy for you to say.

The reviews are right! Mood swings, random crying, aggrivated easily, my skin crawls, constant sleepiness. I get home from work, sleep 5-7 then sleep again easily at midnight. More on weekends with really odd dreams. And tbd new pelvic pain. Yay!""",2.0,1
Risperidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""My doctor put me on Risperidone to help control my manias.  I am also taking Lamotrigine, Escitalopram, and Lithium to control depression, anxiety and to stabilize moods, respectively.  Even with those three medications I was still experiencing a lot of agitation, feelings of too much energy, inability to hold still, pressured speech and racing thoughts, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and feelings of being out of control. Rather than putting me on the daily dose, my doctor has me taking it as needed.  Whenever I feel manic symptoms spiralling upward I take 1 - 4 mg depending on what I feel is necessary, and it always works perfectly, calming my manic symptoms within 15 - 60 minutes and helping me sleep.  It&#039;s a lifesaver.""",10.0,19
Zyrtec,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I&#039;ve suffered from allergies for 10-15 years. I was prescribed Claritin; all it did was make me tired. I was then prescribed Clarinex, which worked wonders, but after I lost my health insurance, I couldn&#039;t afford the prescription anymore. Once I learned Zyrtec had gone OTC, I decided to try it. I&#039;ve been taking it for about three weeks, and, for the most part, it&#039;s working great. To combat the drowsiness, I take it before bed. Still have flares that require other medication, but happy overall.""",8.0,15
Citalopram,Depression,"""Saved my life.""",8.0,13
Lexapro,Depression,"""I was prescribed Lexapro 5 mg for perimenopausal rages and major depressive disorder.  Considering this is my first anti-depressant, I cautiously started with half a tablet (2.5mg).  The side effects were horrible: severe dizziness, headaches, nausea, and confusion.  I could not function at work.  Overtime, my depression, angry outbursts, rumination worsened and started to affect my interaction with coworkers.  I decided to give Lexapro another try and start with 1/4 of a tablet (1.25 mg).  I took the Lexapro at bedtime, and in the morning, I was the happiest I&#039;ve been in months, no anxiety, no negative repetitive thoughts.  This is a strong drug.  My recommendation is to start slowly to avoid severe side effects and then increase if needed""",10.0,76
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""I am almost 13 years old. When I was pretty young, I had not a HINT of a sweating problem. Then, once I got a little older, it all started. I was extremely embarrassed to shake peoples hands, and even more embarrassed when my friends asked me &quot;Why are your hands so wet?&quot; and I would always lie and say &quot;Oh, I just washed them.&quot; I would always wear a jacket to cover my hands, and I would constantly be wiping my hands. I finally convinced my mom to take me to a doctor, and they prescribed Hypercare. Although at some points in the day my fingertips would sweat, the problem is almost COMPLETELY gone. Thanks, Hypercare, you saved me.  """,9.0,4
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Things to be mindful of: Can cause extreme anorexia-be careful if you are struggling with anorexia or bulimia nervosa; Helps reduce binge eating greatly- good for binge eating disorder and bulimia when the person is trying to correct bingeing and not abusing the drug as a way of losing weight; Can cause depression, suicidal ideations, and tiredness- Usually is a result of taking a dose that is too high and the symptoms usually occur once the meds start to wear off; Can cause severe anxiety- taking Vyvanse at a dose that is too high can cause severe anxiety, this can usually be resolved by lowering the dose.

Some of these things can be resolved by adjusting the dosage but sometimes a specific medication doesn&#039;t work well with your body.""",8.0,17
Orthovisc,Osteoarthritis,"""Be positive. If you&#039;re in your forties when your pain starts you are very very lucky, I&#039;m 24.  So far I have had one shot in each knee.  They were both painful, but nothing I can&#039;t handle because let&#039;s face it, we&#039;re getting these painful shots because we have a yet more painful condition.  In the end, mine were fine, but my doctor DID use Lidocaine which he injected first.  I have already had the cortisone injections and trust me, these Orthovisc ones start working a lot faster (but you REALLY get out your cane the first two days after the shot I warn you). """,6.0,39
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""First time I was on it, I gained 25 pounds in 3 months. As soon as I discontinued using it, there was a noticeable decrease in weight. Fast forward 6 months later, I&#039;ve been back on it for a little over a month and a half, and I am currently laying in bed at the ripe age of 21, in excruciating pain with 4 deep vein blood clots in my right leg which were caused by this birth control. Make sure that when you take birth controls/other medicines, that you are aware of the serious side effects.""",2.0,5
Acetazolamide,Pseudotumor Cerebri,"""I have been taking this medicine for only two weeks after being diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri and it is awful. I feel like everything is getting worse. Before the medication I already had the ringing in my ears, the terrible headaches, and occasionally I had numbness of my face, hands, and legs along with many other symptoms. Now since taking this medication the ring and headaches are EXACTLY the same if not worse and my feet are killing me, they are constantly &quot;asleep&quot; with the feeling of tiny thumb tack jabs all over...it&#039;s multiple times a day, walking, standing, sitting, laying down, I feel worse now than I did before. I don&#039;t know what to do but I know I cannot continue like this. I know that everyone reacts differently.""",1.0,8
Adderall XR,ADHD,"""My 10 y/o daughter used this medication for several months. Was not as effective as a previous medication (Vyvanse). Did not last that long (effect wore off mid day) and caused her to have an increased heart rate daily. In addition, her entire mood changed. She became uninterested in even her favorite things, almost like a depression, and she also became extremely moody. Very irritable and easily aggitated and upset.""",5.0,35
Magnesium hydroxide,Constipation,"""I experienced stomach flu with not being able to stop using the commode and took an anti-diarrhea medicine.  Then the opposite happened, I became unable to go even after 2 days of eating solid foods.  I used 2 Tablespoons of Concentrated Fresh Strawberry Flavored Milk of Mag and in exactly 6.5 hrs it worked in the middle of the night.  I could not sleep, so I massage my stomach and within 15 min. the formula worked and it was very gentle.  I have also used this after surgery-given to me by the nurse and it works and relieves the problem.""",10.0,47
Mirapex,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have had RLS for years. I dealt with it for a long while until it started doing it during the day and started creeping into my arms. Got put on Mirapex to attempt to control it. It was the most awful thing I&#039;ve ever taken. Lost huge chunks of memory, couldn&#039;t keep up with conversations, hallucinations, and major insomnia. I couldn&#039;t sleep before but to be given a &quot;wonder drug&quot; and have it exacerbate the situation was beyond bearable. No thanks.""",1.0,5
Tretinoin,Acne,"""My skin was at it&#039;s worst in my prime adulthood age, so I decided to try retin-a. I&#039;ve been using the 0.025% Retin-A gel for 2 months now. I didn&#039;t have the initial &quot;purge&quot; that most talk about, however, I believe it&#039;s because I was prescribed the gel vs. cream. Anyways, I over did it the first week by not following doctors orders and applying daily right of the bat. Don&#039;t, haha. My skin got so dry and flaky that I even burn my chin on my bed while sleeping from my skin being so thin. After that initial scare, I followed my doctors instructions and gradually worked up to every night use. Best skin in years. Try it, it works! Just don&#039;t forget to moisturize a lot. Sunscreen when you go out! Don&#039;t overdo it like I did.""",10.0,38
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""The nuvaring has been OK for me with the exception of making me feel like I have an UTI on and off. It has dramatically increased vaginal discharged and causes some itchiness. I think this is what leads to the bladder irritation that feels like a UTI. I&#039;ve also gotten some headaches and noticed some bloating around my abdomen. All in all I am probably going off of the ring. I&#039;m scared of any birth control at this point. They all have side effects.""",6.0,6
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""I&#039;ve been taking hydrocodone for a almost 3 years for back pain (spinal stenosis) the dosage has been increased from 2.5 to 10 MG. (gradually, over a 2 year period) and although it does not take away all of the pain, it DOES help quite a bit. I struggle with the fact that I need the pain meds, and on occasion, I stop taking it for a few days to a week, hoping I can make it without it, THAT&#039;S when I realize just how much it helps. The bright side is, I&#039;ve discovered I can just stop cold turkey, without any withdrawal issues, and I&#039;m truly thankful for that. """,7.0,47
Apremilast,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""Started taking otezla 12 days ago. I have experienced headache, nausea, fatigue, swollen and painful joints, upper right abdominal pain, swollen belly on the right side, feet pain, back pain, mild diarrhea, no ambition, hoarsness, light colored stools.  I still have to take indomethician for joint inflammation and pain.  

I thought this drug would relieve my pain and prevent inflammation and  further joint damage,  instead it has made it worse. I don&#039;t see the advantage of continuing to use it along with an anti-inflammatory drug. I might as well stick with indomethicin.""",1.0,10
Clindamycin,Acne,"""So happy doctor had prescribed me this""",10.0,65
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I am 20 years old. I have used Lexapro for two months. I must say it&#039;s great, anxiety and depression are gone. """,9.0,15
Zoloft,Depression,"""Zoloft was the first medication I was prescribed for Depression.  It worked well in that it kept me from screaming at my family, and elevated my mood.  I was on a low dose of 50mg.  In time, it seemed I became immune to it so I was switched to Prozac because a friend had recommended it.""",8.0,43
Fluoxetine,Panic Disorde,"""Started on fluoxetine about a year ago after starting to experience panic attacks for the first time in my life after a major life change. Have dealt with social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorders without any treatment for years. Along with CBT fluoxetine has given me my life back truly, for a while I never thought I would be okay again or be able to get back to feeling normal, I convinced myself that I was having heart attacks and strokes (at 18 years old) because of the panic symptoms and I ended up at urgent care several times because of this. This medication is truly the best and I give it so much credit for getting my life back.""",9.0,4
Carafate,GERD,"""I have Barrett&#039;s Disease. This helps the pain somewhat but doesn&#039;t make me feel well or have an appetite.  Maybe not compatible with other medicines.  """,3.0,46
Lubiprostone,"Constipation, Chronic","""Amitiza has worked great for me every time that I have taken it. I only have to take it as needed. It works very fast! Usually between 30 min-1hour. Longest it has ever taken was 3 hours. No cramping or distention. Only problem is the diarrhea, sometimes explosive. Still better than being constipated to the point of impaction though. Word of caution: If you take it, beware of passing gas...it sometimes isn&#039;t just gas you are feeling...lets just say you may be in a bit of a messy situation if you aren&#039;t careful!""",10.0,31
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I took one tablet in the morning and I was fine until the afternoon. In the afternoon I had a debilitating headache and could not function. The pain spread to the back of my neck. I could hardly move. Then to top it all off, I started feeling nauseous. I lied down on the couch and stay still but I still threw up.""",1.0,105
Oxcarbazepine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on atleast 10 different medications for bipolar in the last 10years. At the moment I takes Invega, Rivotril, Lamictal, and Trileptal. Trileptal was added later about 6months ago. Since Trileptal was added, I became noticeably less depress and no thoughts of suicide. My mood became more stable and less agitated. The down side is that I now have less energy and don&#039;t feel like leaving the house. From what I was feeling before, I guess Having less energy is better than depress and constantly have suicide thoughts. After switching all kind of different drugs back and fourth, I realized there are no perfect drug! There will be side effect and set back but you just have to lives with what can do most for you.""",8.0,15
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I switched from a generic form of Yaz to this pill last month after being on Yaz for about two years. This morning I started my period, so it definitely works as advertised. For me, this pill is a lot better than the one I was on before. I have a lot less mood swings (they&#039;re still there, but not nearly as many), less acne, and my boobs have gone up almost another cup. My only dislikes are how gassy this pill makes me and how much hungrier I am, however I&#039;ll take those things over nausea and occasional actual illness. I have put on a little bit of weight, but it wasn&#039;t much and now that I&#039;m aware of how hungry this pill makes me, I&#039;m keeping healthier snacks on hand. I&#039;m a fan of this pill, but it&#039;s also interacting fairly mildly with me.""",9.0,3
Sertraline,Depression,"""I was put on this for depression. The first day I took it, I got extreme fatigue and it took so much willpower to get up and do anything. I just did not want to move. I also got out of breath doing the simplest things, like getting out of my car and standing up. I was a total zombie. These symptoms decreased within a few weeks, but it was awful to get through. In addition, I was 130 lbs. when I began taking it and blew up to 209 lbs. over one year despite not eating more or exercising less. It also didn&#039;t help my depression. So in the end it did not help me and I gained 79 lbs. in one year. As soon as I stopped taking it, my weight dropped down to 160 lbs. without doing anything. """,1.0,33
Sodium hyaluronate,Osteoarthritis,"""52 year old, both knees are bad, I am not active anymore, but after receiving Euflexxa, things were much better. The shot itself really isn&#039;t that bad.""",10.0,75
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""I use to take this drug when I had severe anxiety and depression disorder. My doctor changed my dosage as needed and I took anywhere from 10-40mg at a time. I eventually stopped taking it with my serious side effects and was doing good until recently when I started taking 10mg again. I started getting chest heaviness, numbness and tingling in my arms, hands, feet and head. Leg pain at night. Back pain. Ice pick headaches, heavy headedness, dizziness, weakness. Numbness in throat and trouble swallowing, complete loss in sex drive and unable to orgasm, and I think, white vaginal discharge and severe anxiety. I find most symptoms are worse the first few hours after taking it. I don&#039;t know why it&#039;s doing this now and not before.""",5.0,2
Skelaxin,Muscle Spasm,"""Great medicine if you use during the day. Half of one is sufficient to get away from being drowsy and still pain free.""",8.0,48
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""My doctor prescribed this drug to me in order to help my low mood, anxiety and panic. It did not help, zero. The only positive side is that i did not experienced any side effect, actually this med is like water to me. My personal and not medical opinion is to stick to older SSRI.""",1.0,7
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;m a 35 y/o army combat veteran. I have PTSD &amp; one of my biggest challenges is the ANXIETY &amp; PANIC ATTACKS. I was discharged when i was 25, but the anxiety has gotten worse. I can&#039;t go into a market, target, mall or even outside when its very sunny. Apparently any stimuli triggers a panic attack for me.
I wish that I had the experiences you guys have with sertraline. I took it for 3 days &amp; it was absolutely unbearable. I was super jittery. I had bad tremors. My hands &amp; fingers could not stay still. I could not sleep. I got mild lockjaw (especially when I yawned). It was horrible. 
&bull;&bull;&bull;BUT&bull;&bull;&bull; 
Somehow I did not suffer from any panic attacks whatsoever. 
My Dr. took me off that &amp; put me on mirtazapine. Ugh. I need help, seriously.""",3.0,23
Celecoxib,Osteoarthritis,"""This medicine is really great for pain. Down side makes my blood pressure rise.""",8.0,54
Tri-Previfem,Acne,"""I started taking this about a year ago and boy I didn&#039;t realize how good it was until I switched to another medicine.  I started taking Avianne two weeks ago on a fluke when I switched Dr&#039;s and tried a new RX, and wow is it terrible! Avianne has made me gain 5 lbs in 2 weeks, break out, have a longer period, and be extremely moody.  It made my boobs a little bigger which I liked but in no way is that worth the trade off.  I just called my Dr. requesting to be put back on tri-previfem, which regulated my periods, and did not make me gain weight.  I have always heard horror stories about what birth control can do to you, but I never experienced it until I left tri previfem. Can&#039;t wait to get back on it!""",10.0,2
Brisdelle,Hot Flashes,"""Holy Hell is exactly how I feel. I had been taking Brisdelle for 1.5 years. The hot flashes did indeed subside - however, the side affects of this medicine coupled with the fact Noven was acquired by YET another pharmaceutical company - YOU CAN&#039;T PLACE A REP IN THE AREA, DISTRIBUTE YOUR DRUGS, AND THEN FIRE HER-AND NOT REPLACE THEREFORE there is NO medicine or support here. You dumped this drug in the Dr&#039;s hands and walked away. After calling Sebula - you act like you don&#039;t even care. You have made it impossible to obtain this. I happen to think this is illegal.  I just decided to wean myself off this and Premarin. It has been nothing short of a nightmare. If you don&#039;t need this drug- DON&#039;T START. Seriously.""",1.0,17
Quetiapine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Seroquel has been pimped out by Astra Zeneca as some kind of wonder drug when in fact it is messy, highly sedative, and possibly life-threatening. This medication acts on pretty much every receptor, even histamine. It doesn&#039;t really seem selective at the least when you analyze it&#039;s affect on the brain. This &#039;medicine&#039; dopes you up more than any drug I&#039;ve seen. Even heroin addicts have more energy and ambition. It simply is an all around slowly poisoning anyone who takes these horse tranquilizers; they turn your brain to mush! Get off them as fast as possible. I was lucky to be able to quit with very little adverse effects.""",1.0,41
Tri-Previfem,Acne,"""Love it. Works great for acne, and menstrual cramps. No weight gain and I grew a cup size.""",10.0,41
Divalproex sodium,Epilepsy,"""I have taken Depakote for 13 years. Tried Dilantin and Lamictol at one point. They never fully stopped the seizure activity. Once I have learned to take my pills faithfully and have the correct dose it has become a HUGE BLESSING in my life. I am &quot;normal&quot;. I have some of the side effect (weight gain, depression, hair falls out) but to me it is worth it to lead a normal functioning life. I also went through pregnancy on Depakote and I have a healthy 2 year old.""",9.0,21
Asmanex Twisthaler,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I had to discontinue it after several weeks.  It left me feeling tired and weak, and coughing up more mucus.  I maybe allergic to something in it.""",2.0,20
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""After suffering with fibromyalgia for over 20 years I am so relieved to have found Savella.  I took an article I read to the nurse covering for my doctor and she read the reviews and gave me a prescription.  I started with 50 mg per day and now take 200mg per day and have been taking it for almost 2 months!  Yes, I have had some severe sweats, but they are nothing compared to the pain, depression, etc. I have had for so long.  Even after reading the side effects and drug interactions I won&#039;t go off of it for anything.  It is the first real relief I have had since they decided my pains were real.  Dr. had originally put me on Cymballta but I couldn&#039;t stand the way it made me feel--first week I was a mess and friends noticed big difference.""",10.0,31
Bactrim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""I am currently taking this medicine. I should be finishing it in two days have to take it twice for ten days. The whole time I&#039;ve had migraines. And just recently I got a rash because I forgot to take it once yesterday. I&#039;ve never been allergic to anything but I hope this rash goes away.""",1.0,33
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""Started 2 weeks ago for chronic migraines. I&#039;ve been to the emergency twice in a week for numbness in my face, hands, weakness in my legs. I can&#039;t eat, I feel faint and dizzy. I&#039;ve a massive panic attack that landed me in the ed again last night. Never taking it again! I was only on 25mg""",1.0,18
Zoloft,Depression,"""I suffered from inherited depression (chemical imbalance). My family doctor put me and my mother on it at the same time. We both were nauseous and had headaches for the first 2 weeks, the subsided. Then we went up a dose after a month to 100 mg and had the same side affects again but then went away. Now we are both happy-go-lucky. Zoloft made me normal again. Which I had forgotten what normal was years ago. Saved my marriage and my life as well. I recommend taking it at night though. """,10.0,45
Myrbetriq,Overactive Bladde,"""Horrible! I took one 25 mg pill 30 hours ago, and my heart has been racing ever since. I feel like I&#039;m on crack and can&#039;t sleep at all. This is the most miserable feeling. I called the pharmacist, and she said that Myrbetriq has a 50-hour half life, which means that it&#039;s still another 20 hours before even half of the drug will be out of my system. On the flip side, I&#039;ve had no overactive bladder whatsoever since I took it.

As soon as I recover from this fiasco, I&#039;m going back to Oxytrol Patch.""",1.0,55
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""15mg ineffective. 30mg worked pretty well.
""",5.0,31
Divalproex sodium,Migraine Prevention,"""I have been taking Depakote ER for approximately 4 weeks now with good results.  Prior to this medication, I was experiencing frequent dull pressure type headaches, some lasting several days, and occasional short duration sharp migraines.  Since using Depakote ER, I have had no migraines and only a couple of very mild and short duration pressure headaches.  

I realize it&#039;s only been a short amount of time on this medication, but the relief has been quite noticeable for me.

I have also not experienced any sudden weight gain side effects, however, just prior to starting this medication, I commenced a health eating regimen, which has actually caused me to lose several pounds, and which may be contributing to my weight situation.""",9.0,37
Monistat 7,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""The song&quot; fire&quot; comes to mind.  After inserting cream immediate pain, itch and burning.  I thought I was going to die and became short of breath.   I showered I prayed for Gods mercy and it worked.  There was some cramping but mild""",1.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""This pill worked great for clearing up my acne on my face and back. It took a few months but once it worked it really did help for that. It also worked really well at preventing pregnancy which it should. However, this pill made me gain like 10 pounds... I didn&#039;t really notice when I was on it, but once I went off of it I lost a substantial  amount of weight...It also made me act crazy. I was constantly yelling at people and losing my temper. It didn&#039;t have my friend gain weight when she took it so I guess side effects vary from person to person... I don&#039;t think I&#039;d recommend it though.""",3.0,4
Dexilant,Erosive Esophagitis,"""I&#039;ve been taking Dexilant 60 mg. for 10 days now.  It was given to me because I felt like something was stuck in my throat.....esophagitis.  Well it worked taking care of that problem, thank goodness.  After taking for 5 days, I started getting really tired, then headaches.  This week the headaches got worse and couldn&#039;t sleep at night.  Also chest, ears, and scalp itching like crazy.  Then today I started having very bad stomach pain.  I thought about all these symptoms on the way home from work and it all added up.  I remembered that each evening I took the pill, about 30 minutes later the itching began and it was terrible.  I didn&#039;t take tonight, so hopefully the itching, stomach pain and headache will go away.""",10.0,43
Isosorbide mononitrate,Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis,"""My GP suspected (and after pressure wire Angiogram) I was diagnosed with Variant (Prinzmetal) Angina. I have been taking Isosorbide Mononitrate 30mg successfully for a year. The headaches were awful at first but by &quot;titrating&quot; the (strictly once a day) dose (that is gradually increasing it to the prescribed strength over a period of a couple of months) the side effects were minimised. My GP was helpful in this regard by selecting tablets that could be halved; quartered; and of lower strength than the target dose, while working up to the full dose. The frequency episodes of chest pain have reduced from almost daily to about 1 day in 10 and the intensity of pain reduced from excruciating to quite mild.""",9.0,5
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m a younger woman (18) and I got my ParaGard IUD about 2 and a half months ago. I really psyched myself out about insertion but mine was relatively painless with a super quick twinge. On hormonal birth control I experienced heightened depression and anxiety. I feel much more myself on ParaGard because there are no hormones involved. As for periods, I have experienced no cramping but 3-4 extremely heavy days (soaking a super plus tampon every hour and a half) and then 2-3 very light days. I&#039;ve heard periods get better the longer you have had the IUD. I&#039;m about to be a college freshman an university and I feel very confident in the efficacy of this device. Excited to be baby free for up to 12 years. Recommend for teens &amp; anyone on the fence""",10.0,7
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I got Myxedema coma. It was identified in the nick of time. Stay closely monitored.""",1.0,24
Norethindrone,Endometriosis,"""I started this after my second lap surgery for my endometriosis. Had no problems the first month, but have now been bleeding nonstop for 6 weeks. I really liked the fact that I didn&#039;t suffer from the side effects that I feel with a typical combination pill (weight gain, nausea, etc), but I cannot take the bleeding and pain anymore. I have had to take 2-3 pills a day to control the bleeding and am still experiencing spotting and cramps. I&#039;m sure that this is the right method for controlling endometriosis for some women, but it is definitely not right for me. """,3.0,34
Eliquis,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""I&#039;m 81yr old female was put on Eliquis 5 wks for Af and I&#039;ve had Severe stomach pain. Which I&#039;ve had a bad pancreas before this but my pain has increased by at least 50% and lots of short term memory loss. I&#039;m looking at getting off this medicine because I just can&#039;t handle the stomach pain. Good luck to everyone .""",4.0,58
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""If i could give this any less than 1 star i would. I usually take yaz for birth control reasons and because I have pretty bad acne. My Dr prescribed me yaz, yet after trying the other generic Lornya and telling them I don&#039;t want any more generics I got stuck with this. Figured I&#039;d try it anyway and let me tell you the last time my skin was this bad I had an allergic reaction to a face wash and was one big puss pimple. On top of that, I ended up getting multiple little cysts in my ovaries because they were trying to form eggs, causing a lot of pain and a high doctor bill trying to figure out the problem with tests and my periods are usually early and I&#039;m in pain. Needless to say I gave up, &amp; next week I start the real yaz again and I can&#039;t wait""",1.0,2
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Hideous. Made me nauseous. Could not gag down the entire two bottles. Had a headache for hours. Couldn&#039;t sleep because of hunger pangs. If I&#039;m not squeaky clean enough for them by now they can all go jump in a volcano.  NOT doing this medieval procedure again.""",3.0,14
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the Implanon about 2 monthes ago and love it! My period has been lighter than it has ever been. Getting it put in wasn&#039;t bad either. They give you a shot to numb your arm and make a small cut. I was a little dizzy for about 10 minutes after but was fine after that. I am very confident that this works very well. Its worry free and I wouldn&#039;t have any other type of birth control. If you are thinking about getting this you should really look into it, it&#039;s great!""",10.0,1
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Works fine with 6mg tizanidine. Without the muscle relaxer, it puts me into a groggy, euphoric state, and I still can&#039;t sleep.""",8.0,2
Citalopram,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""Started taking Celexa when I experienced depression and anxiety. It works well, and also helps my PMDD.  I tried other antidepressants but would recommend Celexa because it really helps me function. I give this med a 9 because sometimes I need to take two 10 mg tablets to give me a little extra boost. Overall though this med is excellent.""",9.0,19
Diethylpropion,Obesity,"""After using diet pill after diet pill and seeing no effect I finally went to my Primary Care Physician I told him that I didn&#039;t know what was happening to me I couldn&#039;t stop eating. Even when I knew I was full I was still eating. After the weight gain And being at my heaviest 192 lbs. came depression and that made my eating habits worst. Within a week of taking this medication I lost 5 lbs my eating habits started improving I no longer craved ships or sugar. By the end of two months I had lost 13 lbs. My clothes started fitting me and my depression went away. I love this medication it&#039;s been 3 months and it seems like I&#039;m stuck at 176 lbs. Exercising improves this medication. I love this medication.""",10.0,43
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""This is the only BC I&#039;ve ever taken so I can&#039;t really compare it to others, but it&#039;s been good for me. Haven&#039;t gained any weight, and it makes my period regular. When I first started taking it, I didn&#039;t start the pack when I was supposed to because I only get my period a few times a year. I bled for like 3 weeks, but after that I was normal. It hasn&#039;t caused me to gain weight, but I do think I am a bit more emotional than before. My skin is much clearer since taking it""",8.0,8
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on the pill since I was 15 and decided to switch to the shot last year because my insurance didn&#039;t cover Nexplanon.  At the start of 2013 they started covering it so I got it.  The first month I was super moody and depressed.  The next 5 months were terrible!  I had acne, hair loss, &amp; weight gain.  I almost got it taken out but my doctor said to give it more time.  He was right, after 8 months, the acne calmed down, I stopped losing hair and I haven&#039;t had a period since!  I love this thing, and I highly recommend it over the IUD which apparently always moves and hurts really bad.  Just give it time to mix with your body, no pain no gain ladies!""",8.0,4
Duac,Acne,"""This was kind of a miracle cream for me, after my course of treatment (12 weeks) was up, I had a completely clear face. Now, about 5 months later, my spots are starting to return so I think if I had kept using the cream for longer it would have banished them for good.""",10.0,12
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Blood sugar went from HbA1c of 10.5 to 7.5. And lost weight.  The previous medicine I was on caused me to gain 25 lbs, which I lost on this.""",9.0,33
Evoxac,Sjogren's Syndrome,"""This saved my life. I am bipolar and take a dozen medicines, the dentist told me dry mouth like mine would cause permanent damage and tooth lose.  I bugged and bugged doctors until they prescribed Evoxac.  I went to my next dental check up and the dentist wanted the name of the drug.  Sure sometimes I drool in my sleep but I think I will go to my grave with the choppers GOD gave me and I thank him every single day for the person who invented Evoxac.""",10.0,44
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have this bc in since 2012 after my second child was born. The symptoms were not that bad, no monthly periods and some weight gain. But when I got it replaced back in October I have had cramping to were it wakes me up at night because the pain is so great, I am tired all the time, and I have gone from 140 to 196 in a year... I love it and hate it at the same time.""",8.0,5
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I finished my first bottle about 40 minutes ago.  Taste was horrible  but I read other posts and used two straws and plugged my nose.  Difficult to get more water down afterwards because of bloating.  Nothing happening yet but a little bit of stomach pain.  I hate to use an old adage, but....they can put a man on the moon.....!  Kudos to any drug company that can get this down to a few pills or at the very least, a couple of ounces (versus 12 oz in split doses).  It&#039;s going to be VERY difficult to get that second bottle down tomorrow on an empty stomach.""",6.0,15
Trintellix,Depression,"""18, Female. Been taking this on and off for 8 months now. I cannot take it everyday even if I am prescribed to do so since the side effects are really taking a toll on my ability to function in everyday life. It made my depression worse. I can barely get out of bed due to fatigue from nausea and vomiting. And everytime I take this it is like the headache will stay with you 24/7 that it really becomes intolerable and frustrating. My doctor won&#039;t let me switch to another medication and she&#039;s really pushing this for me and it is so cruel since I feel so weak and I don&#039;t want to continue anymore. Taking it makes me want to die.""",1.0,58
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been taking xanax for anxiety and its s life saver!! Works really well; always carry a bottle in my purse. The only cons are that it can make me sleepy at times and it has an unpleasant aftertaste.""",9.0,37
Indomethacin,"Gout, Acute","""Good results for gout within a day or so of treatment. Relieved pain very rapidly, but a bit slower dealing with the swelling. """,9.0,65
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I have been on all kinds of Benzodiazepines for sleep due to anxiety and periods of alcohol withdrawal.  SEROQUEL has been a life saver. I am 220 lbs and 6 foot tall and first took 200 MG and slept twelve hours. I could of had major surgery and not awoke!  I have found 100 mgs to be very effective where as Trazodone is about a third as effective. SEROQUEL is a great tool for sleep, and especially for those that are getting Benzos or other medicines!""",10.0,53
Mometasone,Sinus Symptoms,"""First of all, it didn&#039;t really help me, I still suffered as much after I used it a few times for a sinusitis that was about to start. Second, it caused a huge cold sore to burst on my lip. I only had a cold sore once before (the first time I was infected) so I don&#039;t have have much doubt that Nasonex is what caused it.""",2.0,2
Altabax,Impetig,"""Only day one, but I think it&#039;s starting to work. But I had to write in - this medicine STINGS like crazy on any type of open sore. Takes an hour or so to calm down. It works great.""",8.0,7
Guaifenesin,ibromyalgia,"""I had a question rather then a comment. I have read that products with SALICYLATES interfere with the GUAIFENESIN in the mucinex from working and that you should check all medications, skin products and supplements before taking it. Has everyone adhered to this that has had good results?""",6.0,26
Bupropion,ADHD,"""In just a week I have noticed a difference in my ability to focus and get things accomplished. Decision making is easier. So far no side effects. I up the dosage today so hopefully this will be just what I need.""",8.0,110
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""Hi everyone. I am currently 25 years old, and was diagnosed with anxiety in my earlier years at the University of Alabama. Well as years went by, as I went through many stressful situations such as, loss of ex girlfriend, drinking problems, financial issues, etc.. it has recently slipped to the point of depression. Major Depression, so my MD says. Well for about 4 years now after Paxil, Celexa, Alprazolam, Klonopin, nothing has really worked..(rather than the benzos, but we all know that suffer from major depression, that is temporary, and we are looking for long term solutions). Anyways after these past couple years of misery, I finally was put on Trintellix about 2 months ago. It is absolutely amazing how well it works! Its worth the try!""",9.0,25
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I really can&#039;t say enough about how good this medicine is for my condition. I have tried many other types of medicines out there for anxiety and panic disorder: such as Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor and Buspar. None of them came close to helping me. Xanax does the trick for me and even though I am prescribed the 1mg pills it only takes a half of one to make me feel &quot;normal&quot; again.  A """,10.0,1
Septra DS,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Septra DS worked wonderful this time I am only on day 2 with 5 more days to go. I have however taken this and Bactrim DS before. I am quite sensitive to antibiotics but tolerate these well. I usually ask for Bactrim DS due to tolerating it well so that is what MD prescribed. i also take metformin and lotensin and they seem to work fine with this med though i take them at least 3 hours from each other""",9.0,16
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I&#039;ve had acne my entire life tried everything from roaccutane to special diets to expensive creams and nothing worked. Started Yasmin and my skin became absolutely flawless. I wanted a kid, so I stopped the pill and my acne came back instantly. My son is now 5 months and I&#039;ve started Yasmin again because I need my acne to be gone! I&#039;m 29 and it&#039;s annoying to have skin his bad. This pill makes me crazy, but I&#039;ll take the craziness for clear skin. My sex drive disappeared while I was on it too. Lost weight which was a plus.""",8.0,4
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the patch for over a year and I love it. I had a bad experience with the nexplanon and breakthrough bleeding. I don&#039;t have that issue with the patch. I do not have extreme mood swings or weight gain either. The only downside to it is that I get nauseous for a day or two on the 1st week after the no patch week.""",10.0,7
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I got my first shot in June of 2015. I didn&#039;t start bleeding right away but I noticed every time I would have intercourse there would be blood on my partner and myself. I would spot for a couple days after and it would go away. Until I had intercose again! I couldn&#039;t figure out why every time I had sex I would bleed! I called my doctor and of course they told me &quot;give it until the 2nd shot&quot;. I went to get the 2nd shot Sep 29th and haven&#039;t stopped bleeding since! Today is January 16th! Just when I would think it stopped, there&#039;s more blood! Sometimes brown, sometimes bright red. I have no sex life. I didn&#039;t get my 3rd shot which I was due for in December because the bleeding never stopped. I would never recommend this.""",1.0,5
Tryptophan,Insomnia,"""I am a survivor of brain cancer and now have a memory deficit as a result. My Neurologist suggested I take 100mgs of L-Tryptophan daily to increase the production of serotonin. This he felt would assist with memory function. Long story short, 2 years later, I realize that I have benefited from the side effect of sleepiness. I take my 1000 mg before I go to bed and I sleep like a log.""",10.0,35
Benzonatate,Cough,"""Was prescribed  Tessalon Pers. following E.R. visit for Bronchospasm / Bronchitis.  It works well for controlling the cough.....However, caused G.I. Upset after using it for a few days.  Therefore, stopped taking it.  Worked well for one problem.....caused another.  Will be taking Mucinex today and hope for relief without having to spend so much time in the bathroom !!  Thank you ~""",8.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was on this pill for close to seven or eight months.  It was great at first, absolutely no side effects, until the last three months on it. I was bleeding for four weeks at a time with one week of no bleeding in between.  This was my only issue with this birth control.  I have been on three other birth controls before this one (stopped because they were discontinued) and have never had any problems with any of them which just shows that I am not prone to mood swings or break outs, cramps, etc., so this pill worked for me personally but may not work for just anyone.""",9.0,6
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I have gone through the iud insertion process twice within six months and both times were extremely painful. The first iud I had was the mirena which I had experienced sever sharp cramping in my right ovary which then the suspected was the one arm digging into my cervix. My doctor asked if I wanted to try a different form for my birth control or if I wanted to do the skylar so I opted for that, I still have pain but a heating pad helps relieve the pain the most. I noticed that when I do have the sharp pain for 5 or so minutes that I have bled at that same time so hopefully it stops when my period does. But as for effectiveness this is the best, this is my only form of protection but it works so well which I suck up the pain.""",8.0,0
Fexofenadine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Allegra gel tabs make me drowsy were as Regular Allegra does not make me drowsy""",4.0,2
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Nuvaring for over 2 years, and never noticed my side effects until I forgot to replace it one month, and discovered how much better I felt. Along with a lot of other comments, like serious abdominal pain (for the longest time I thought it was a stomach ulcer until I was tested for it and it came out negative). I lost all of my sex drive, along with natural vaginal lubrication (I now have to resort to lube every time). But I also experienced serious mood swings, headaches and depression, and the heavy discharge. I just recently went back on it, and realized all of these side effects started happening again, and am IMMEDIATELY ending my Nuvaring prescription. I think you should seriously take these comments into your decision.""",4.0,4
Prozac,Depression,"""Prescribed Prozac 20 mgs in 1988. In three days I felt much better. Tried several times to reduce dosage, but could not stay with lower dosage. I have been on 20 mgs ever since. It gave me back my life. In 1955, I was hospitalized and given electric shock treatments for a month. Then the depression returned in 1982(same year of menopause). My psychiatrist prescribed Elavil, then Palimor, and then Prozac. I am now 81 and take the same dosage. Still enjoying husband of 63 years, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Thank God, he sent Prozac.""",10.0,117
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""So if you&#039;re on here reading these reviews then I&#039;m going to guess that you&#039;re stressing about because you think you might be pregnant. I was in the same boat and it was the most stressful time of my life! Pretty much what happened was me and my boyfriend had sex but the condom broke and he came inside me completely, I also had no idea if I was ovulating or not because my period is so messed up so I never know. I was taking birth control for about a week when this happened but I did have a few slip ups with taking my pill on time (I&#039;ve gotten a lot better at it). We got the plan b and I didn&#039;t take it more than 20 minutes after the incident. I&#039;m over the 175lbs by a few pounds or so but it was still effective!!!""",10.0,15
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This is my 10th colonoscopy and suprep is by far the best prep kit I&#039;ve ever used. So effective and gentle at the same time. No cramping and clear and empty in 2 hours. I did have some nausea and freezing chills. I was so cold my fingernails turned blue. My body temperature dropped to 96. The taste is the least of my worries. Suck it down and move on. They all taste terrible. At least it&#039;s only 16 ounces. So glad I got lucky enough to find suprep!!!""",10.0,26
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Today is my third day with nexplanon and it is pretty great. I was nervous because I&#039;m scared of needles but I didn&#039;t feel a thing. The first day my arm was sorta numb but it was fine. The second day and today I&#039;ve had some breast pain but nothing too bad. I&#039;ll keep updated!""",10.0,4
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Only took 2.0 mg first time &amp; 2.0 mg in evening.  So 4mg altogether daily.  Instant relief upon first dose.  Immediate. Gave me headache first dose for about 3 hours but after that all good for 3 days.  On 4th day got another headache in evening for few hours.  Last night took it at about 10pm, got to sleep but woke up at 4am couldn&#039;t get bk to sleep til 7am.  Gives u vivid dreams that feel real.  I wouldn&#039;t recommend starting with any more than 2.5mg or 4mg max split in two doses at least 8-10-12 hrs apart. 2.0mg each dose max. I&#039;m thinking of making my evening dose just 1mg or bc it&#039;s much stronger and more of an upper than celexa. Does makes u feel tired but the anxiety is gone, less hypersensitive but can be too &#039;high&#039; agitating.""",6.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Like most other women on here, I started out with Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo. Then my insurance wouldn&#039;t cover it now I&#039;m taking Tri Lo Sprintec.
I&#039;ve been on it for close to a year now and haven&#039;t had many negative side effects. The first two or three months I had nausea but that went away after a while. I have hardly any PMS symptoms, my periods are regular and last 5 days Max. And not many breakouts. 
I&#039;m happy with this pill and would continue to take it. 
The one thing I noticed that&#039;s different from the name brand is when I jump straight in to a new pack to skip my period, I have spotting for a week or two.""",10.0,0
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""UPDATE: I have now been on the Kyleena for almost 3 months. I have not had a period since I got it inserted, nor have I spotted since the first week. I have only experienced cramps and a appetite increase. So far it has worked great for me. I hope it stays this way!! I hope it works for you ladies as well :-)""",10.0,8
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve had Adderall, Dexedrine, and Concerta as well and this was by far the worst. I took it for nearly a year and had multiple panic attacks a day while on it and watched my personality turn from calm and timid to raging and confrontational. Switched to dexedrine and had much more success, but overall found counselling and CBT for ADHD to be infinitely better than any drug I&#039;ve taken for it.""",2.0,9
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Honestly all the negative reviews are spot on. The side effects of the monistat were worse than my actual symptoms. I don&#039;t experience any burning like many people but my vagina itched 1000x more after I took the day one pill and my vagina was beyond sore. It&#039;s so uncomfortable. I didnt even have that much discharge before I took this medication. Needless to say, I have an appointment with my doctor  tomorrow. I would suggest going to your doctor or taking the AZO capsules. This honestly is the worst""",1.0,5
Aripiprazole,Schizophrenia,"""I took this medication after being on resperidone which made me really tense but abilify really works for me still hear voices in a distant way and still will be increasing the dose""",7.0,11
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I have been taking Lyrica for 6 weeks.The first 5 weeks I took 50mg twice daily.Literally at the 5 week mark I had significant improvement.My pain was at a consistent pain level of an 8/9 before starting and now a 5/6.I would like to note I had no side effects at this dose.My doctor increased my dose to 100mg twice daily a week ago and now I have side effects,headaches that last all day,everyday where as before I did have chronic headches that came and went during the day from fibro.
Also my fingers and face are very puffy to the point of being uncomfortable.And the worst part is the chronic dry mouth.I have to keep a water bottle on hand to sip on constantly!(Having a chronic dry mouth puts you at a higher risk of cavities.)And weight gain""",7.0,30
Paroxetine,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I have suffered from all kinds of anxieties, like Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Obsessive thoughts and Social anxiety. There are times when you have NO social anxiety, for instance, in my case, even after stopping 25mg CR version Paxil, there had been no fear of social confrontation, just shyness or may be low self-esteem or introversion.

But when SA attacks again, its a very gradual process. Even if you notice a slight sign of SA coming back, you try to disprove your own opinion by thinking - &#039;&#039;Now I have learned, this feeling is just stupid, doesn&#039;t make sense and I am definitely not gonna develop a full fledged SA.&quot;
But when SA comes back you have no idea but to start taking Paxil again.""",9.0,13
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Had it for six months. VERY reliable. Insertation is highly uncomfortable but I sucked it up in the end bc I knew it&#039;ll be well worth it for my boyfriend and I in the end. Two long (1 1/2 weeks) HEAVY periods in the same MONTH back in August. Two months later had a short ( 3 days) super light period. My periods are now starting to regulate and so far no pregnancy scares. (Despite  sex daily AND not using any other form of contraception)""",10.0,10
Tretinoin,Acne,"""About 5 months ago I had a MAJOR breakout on my chin. I&#039;m 27, never had a problem with acne before. I&#039;d been through a number of topical creams and antibiotics, without any result. If anything, the breakout was worse. I was a few weeks away from starting Accutane, when as a last resort my doctor gave me Atralin. It took about two weeks before I saw much of an improvement, but it works wonderfully. It didn&#039;t burn like any of the other topical creams and didn&#039;t make it worse before better, like most of the other ones. I&#039;ve been using the Atralin for a couple of months now and my skin has cleared up completely. I have had maybe two or three very small blemishes since then, and even those are gone within a day or two. I highly recommend it!""",10.0,30
Xyzal,Urticaria,"""I have had chronic hives for a year and a half. It&#039;s awful. I have been taking Xyzal for almost a year now. Xyzal works to eliminate the itching and rashes, but it makes me very tired. If I take it during the day I feel tired. If I take it before bed I have difficulty waking up and getting started. It also makes me feel down, just not myself. I have not found anything better to help with my rash outbreaks so I do continue to use it.""",7.0,25
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""I am over 60 and had my first ever flexible sigmoidoscopy today after using the Moviprep 1 ltr dose evening, 2nd 1 ltr dose following day.  It did its job to clean the bowel for effective examination.  I found it very sickly sweet and it&#039;s maybe like that to cater for a society majority bingeing on sweet foods and drinks, though not me and I try to avoid aspartame too.  I am not a great drinker of liquids so I found it awkward to twice drink 1 litre of soupy syrup and half litre of other liquid in 2 hours, but it was necessary so I did it, and I didn&#039;t want to do a second prep if this one failed to do its job.""",9.0,9
Mirvaso,Rosacea,"""I was prescribed this medicine to help with my Rosacea. Just like others, the initial response was amazing. Face looked pearly white. I used it for about 3 days, mornings only and a tiny drop. All of a sudden, on the 4th day, I&#039;m sitting at work and begin to feel this tingly feeling in two parts of my face. I looked at myself in the mirror and couldn&#039;t believe my eyes. The two areas were swelled up ,so bright red it was almost purple!  Swelling did not subside until the next day. This medication was very expensive, I will be calling them to try to get my money back. I shouldn&#039;t have filled the prescription, I just got so excited when the sample worked, was afraid the pharmacy may take a long time to fill the prescription.""",1.0,34
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""I had been using Cymbalta for 3 years and all was great until the generic one appeared and I took it for several weeks and started getting a metallic taste in my mouth and got cyst in my mouth and on both sides of my tongue; nothing tasted right.  I had my doc write a script for use of only the original Cymbalta because I saw on another forum that this was a reaction of the generic.  All the cyst cleared up and gone and everything is normal after 2 weeks of original Cymbalta!""",10.0,47
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""The absolute only thing that works when I am severely constipated. Always makes me nauseous drinking it (cherry is the best tasting in my opinion) but is worth it!""",10.0,9
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""Plan B One Step really works. I know you&#039;re probably nervous and worrying about the effectiveness, but I just want to tell you to relax. Let me just tell you my story, I had sex February 4th and the condom broke. So me and my boyfriend drove to the pharmacy and purchased the Plan B One Step. I took it, so it was about 20-30 mins after the incident happened that I took the pill. I began to feel one symptom about 1 hr later, I was extremely tired, and had little energy. It lasted for 2 days then wore off. So I was expecting my period about a month away so I went crazy. I missed one period and finally got my one 12 days after my missed period. So Plan B actually works.""",10.0,61
Metformin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Metformin is very good at maintaining blood glucose levels, but the &quot;trots&quot; have been a problem for me since taking it 3 times a day, 1 pill per meal. I found that eating a fresh green salad with no-fat salad dressing a day, and a dose of Imodium Lopermide, made for the &quot;trots&quot;, cuts down that problem. I have a tremendously bad problem with morbid (hate that word so much) obesity, and have not noticed any weight loss, but perhaps I&#039;m glad that it can! I am very limited in physical excercise due to a spinal cord injury, degenerative arthritus in my spine, several problems with my legs, broken bones, etc. I used to hike a lot, but can&#039;t now. Hypothyroidism doesn&#039;t help. Hard time...""",7.0,26
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""Worked great for anxiety. I was calling 911 thinking I was dying that&#039;s how bad it was. I tried a bunch of SSRI&#039;s. Paxil suppressed all my feelings which took the anxiety away. But made me impotent Not a good result for me.""",5.0,19
Ocella,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Ocella for over a year and I don&#039;t mind it. It does its job.
Negatives: It kills your sex drive, horrible cramps, acne around your period time; but that&#039;s with anyone.
Positives: Emotions have been under control and periods only last about 4 days.
Overall, I would recommend this birth control. I don&#039;t have spotting or emotional breakdowns or any of that.""",7.0,6
Doxepin,Insomnia,"""I have had insomnia since I was a teen, and I am turning 50 next mo. 

My doctors had tried me on natural aids, and almost every sleeping pill in the book. The sleeping pills would put me to sleep but I could not stay asleep.....most nights I would get up about 1:00am for a bathroom trip and would be up for a few hrs. Some nights I would get up to go to the restroom and stay up for the rest of the night. 

Then, my doctor prescribed doxepin. Thank goodness!  I go to sleep, and even if I get up to go to the restroom during the night, I am able to go back to bed and SLEEP! I use the liquid and take 10mgs each night and don&#039;t have any hangover the next day. The scrip costs me less than $5 for a 90-day supply. My ins co would not cover Silenor.""",10.0,18
Zovia 1 / 35,Birth Control,"""The good aspects of this pill for me were no weight gain, no loss of sex drive, and my breasts got a bit bigger.

However, I could not continue into my 4th month on Zovia because I had such intense mood swings that I drove everyone around me crazy. I had to switch to a different pill because I was on a constant emotional roller coaster. Crying, being angry, feeling depressed, hopeless and paranoid that my boyfriend was cheating on me. I felt like I was losing my mind, and my boyfriend and I almost broke up over it. I became a completely different person, and it only became worse as I was on the pill for longer. Hoping another pill will work better!""",1.0,8
Zithromax,Sinusitis,"""I personally believe The Z-Pak should be the #1 Drug Prescribed on the Market if you need to maintain your Health FAST &amp; be yourself again. I seem to be prone to Strep Throat, Severe Sinustitis &amp; Resp. Infections in the Fall &amp; Winter. A couple of years ago I was &#039;Due to have Surgery in 6 Days&#039; and was told &quot;if I was sick I would have to Postpone it&quot;. Well after waiting a month for this Surgery, planning a Home &amp; Dog Sitter &amp; Time off from work &#039;working it in with everyone else&#039;s Schedules, to me it was Imperative I be well enough 4 all to go as planned&#039;. &quot;5 day Z-Pac was prescribed&quot;. It is a no nonsense drug and I can not think of a single side effect. I was well enough for surgery to go on as planned. """,10.0,83
Nifedipine,Raynaud's Syndrome,"""I am 55 years of age and have primary Raynaud&#039;s. Onset was at about age 45 and for many years I just wore multiple pairs of gloves and used hand warmers when out in cold weather, or avoided cold weather activity. I finally asked my doctor about medication when it became difficult to even grocery shop in the freezer section or go to stores and restaurants that were very cool. I was tired of wearing gloves in the summer! I have taken nifedipine for about nine months (all winter) and it has been great. No side effects to report and even notice that I have a better sense of touch when feeling for pulses (I am a nurse).""",10.0,35
Levetiracetam,Seizures,"""I&#039;m 55/ male and recently experienced a seizure during a visit at an MD clinic upon falling from the cart I was on and striking my head, I then had a subsequent episode two weeks later. I was started on Keppra 500mg twice daily, It has now been almost a week and since starting my appetite has tanked, I have had profound anxiety attacks,and insomnia along with occasional emotional lability, Also ataxia when walking. Don&#039;t know if I wanted to continue this, but will speak with my neurologist next week.""",3.0,56
Tapentadol,Pain,"""I have been in pain management for 12 years and have been placed on about anything I&#039;ve ever heard of.  Nucynta 100 mg 4 x daily does a really good job of relieving my pain from herniated discs. I&#039;ve mainly been on oxycodone 10mg to 30mg roxicodone and the Nucynta works better than either of those for me.  It may be due to the amount of time I&#039;ve been on oxy as to why I can&#039;t feel it helping anymore.  Been on Nucynta for about 7 months now and its expensive and the worst side effect for me is drowsiness and having difficulty concentrating. I am in recovery now after c5/c6 replaced with titanium screws and a synthetic spacer so I&#039;ve been on a Dilauded pump 6mg per 4 hours, 20mg roxi, 100mg Nucynta, 700mg Soma and still hurt.""",8.0,52
Klonopin,Panic Disorde,"""Been taking Klonopin for 15 years to combat anxiety. Do not take everyday, only when needed. It is a God-send and allows me to focus on the task at hand. Highly recommend to anyone experiencing high anxiety for long periods. It will definitely take the edge off.""",10.0,261
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I used to suffer from panic attacks frequently that made me feel like I was constantly about to faint or have a heart attack. It was so bad at one point I couldn&#039;t leave the house. I was extremely worried about taking this (probably as a result of GAD I was diagnosed with) but I&#039;ve been on lexapro since November last year and haven&#039;t had a panic attack since! It was hard getting used to lexapro at first and I experienced visual hallucinations upon waking up, but a small dose of valium helped take the edge off. Now anxiety isn&#039;t interfering with my daily life and I barely think about it. I&#039;m now learning meditation, CBT and looking after my physical health so I can wean off the drug later in the year when I&#039;m mentally ready for it""",8.0,21
Zithromax,Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis,"""My ears hurt from the throat infection. This medicine gives relief in a couple of days and finished the infection off.
I am well again.""",10.0,46
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""This medicine made me feel like I had a hangover.  I was tired, irritable,  and my head felt like it was in a vice, and I had some nausea.  I don&#039;t know that I&#039;ll even want to use this if my BV comes back. Terrible medication.  I can&#039;t work out or concentrate.    I feel better if I&#039;m drinking some thing or eating constantly.  
Ug...yuck""",2.0,5
Denosumab,Osteoporosis,"""I will never have this shot again. It made my skin loose &amp; wrinkled. Researchers don&#039;t have a clue if this helps bones or not.
I can tell you I completely reget trying prolia.And hate seeing Blythe Danner doing this commercial.""",1.0,140
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""I started taking this med 4 weeks ago. Before that I was extremely slowly losing but had changed my lifestyle with walking, Eating low carb and an extremely clean diet. I have lost 3 lbs this month but the meds made me exhausted and nauseated most days. I could not do my light work outs or even walk.  Not wanting to eat much at all and what I did was not the healthiest as everything made me sick so I would eat stuff that would go down easy.  I&rsquo;m thinking it&rsquo;s counter productive to a healthy lifestyle change.  I even backed off the dosage. Not sure what to do. I paid for three months so wanted to finish but ugh not feeling this.""",2.0,0
Marlissa,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking this for 3 weeks and it&#039;s HORRIBLE. I recently just got diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, and I have new insurance so my doctor recommended this. The only thing it has done for me, is give me acne. It&#039;s made my skin worse. I was taking levora since I was 19, because I always had irregular periods, but it&#039;s because I had PCOS this whole time. I&#039;m now 27, and my skin was always phenomenal when I was on levora. I Never gained weight and levora maintained everything perfectly.  Now I have pimples every day, and if one heals I&#039;ll get 2-3 more, by the time it&#039;s healed. I haven&#039;t noticed any change in my weight even though, I do workout 4 days a week and watch what I eat.""",1.0,0
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Thankfully I am no longer coughing, but after taking it at 11pm and waking up at 2am and not being able to go back to sleep, I&#039;m wishing that I had read the reviews first. """,9.0,25
Norvasc,High Blood Pressure,"""Both my husband and I have been taking Norvasc for a period of approximately 6 months.  It has lowered both of our blood pressures into the normal range and we have suffered absolutely no side effects.""",9.0,139
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I am 27 years old, dedicated smoker since age 17, and recently quit with the aid of Chantix. During my first week I suffered a lot of anxiousness and stomach problems, but after persisting with the recommended dose my body caught on. I continued to smoke through my first month taking Chantix during which the feeling of &#039;needing&#039; a cigarette became less and less frequent. I had very lucid and bad dreams during this month. After smoking a pack and a half on the 23rd of November I decided that I was done, so the next morning I didn&#039;t smoke anymore and I have not smoked since. Since I quit smoking the bad dreams have given way to very lucid good dreams. I still experience a little stress from time to time, but that&#039;s normal stress. Thanks Chantix.""",9.0,2
Lialda,Ulcerative Colitis,"""My husband died from taking Lialda. He had been taking it for 3 months and it totally depleted his white blood cells. When he was admitted to the hospital, he was taken to ICU ISOLATION on a Fri. and  died Wed. Autopsy confirmed he died from the Lialda!""",4.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have endometriosis and polycystic ovarian disease. Both of which have been proved via ultra sound and surgeries. I&#039;ve been off birth control for 3 years and decided to start taking it again to preserve bit fertility I have left. After only a few days I felt what was similar to a UTI paired with throwing up. On top of that I have had panic attacks, high anxiety, suicidal thoughts, you name it. Following a heart to heart with a close friend, my mom and my sister I&#039;ve realized the birth control definitely induced this. I haven&#039;t changed anything over the past except that. For anyone that has a very busy life, stressed anyways, or has any kind of underlying depression/anxiety- please be very careful when you take this.""",1.0,10
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""Australia 
I have been on this drug for a little under 2 weeks, I have already lost 4.5kg which is very impressive. Had little to no side affects what so ever, 5 pens cost me $400 AUD and my insurance gave me a $50 rebate. So far so good.
FEMALE: 20 years old 
HEIGHT: 178cm 
START WEIGHT: 84kg, 
CURRENT WEIGHT: 79.5kg 

GOAL WEIGHT: 70KG""",10.0,5
Tramadol,Pain,"""Everyone is different and not everyone will like tramadol but I suffer from chronic TMJ dysfunction where my jaw locks up, clicks and pops and is so very painful all the time. I was prescribed 50 mg to take 1-2 tabs every 6 hours. It worked AMAZING. I love tramadol for any type of pain including back pain that I have on occasion. Only down side is it can make you constipated, can make you go through opioid withdrawal if not tapered off of it gradually when stopping and also long term use can make the dose less effective and you will have to either take a break from it or be prescribed a stronger narcotic because more than 2 tablets of tramadol can damage your stomach kidneys etc.""",10.0,31
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""My son&#039;s attention span now exists.  He does not wander off into his fairy land every 2 minutes. His teacher and other educators are very impressed with his work now.
My son complains of headaches probably because he has trouble falling asleep.""",9.0,41
Doxylamine,Insomnia,"""Couldn&#039;t sleep last night. Finally at 3 am, I looked in cabinet and found this. I took 2 blue tablets. 30 mins i was asleep. Friend texted at 10 am, woke up and I was extremely groggy, unsteady, heavy eyelids. Just felt weird. I drank a cup of coffee and still groggy. Hours later, 
i still felt bad. Went back to bed at 2ish. I decided to check out what the heck happened. Looks like I took to much. It did put me to sleep at the expense of my saturday off feeling like crud. Will try 1 next time. 2 was to much for sure.""",8.0,40
Sinemet,Parkinson's Disease,"""My mom just celebrated her 1 year anniversary on Sinemet so I wanted to share an update to give anyone newly diagnosed hope. Her dose is now 4 tablets a day (25/100), which she takes at 9:00am, 1:00pm, 5:00pm and 9:00pm. We increased from 3 tablets a day probably around month six, and she&#039;s been really doing well since then. No tremors, no obvious rigidity (or any Parkinson&#039;s symptoms at all), good appetite. Zero side effects from the Sinemet, which is why I say &quot;celebrated.&quot; This is a remarkably effective and very affordable medication. Mom will turn 88 in May. Wishing everyone the success that we have had. God bless.""",10.0,119
Zithromax,Bronchitis,"""I woke up one morning with burning in my chest when I coughed, lots of mucous in my upper respiratory area, a headache, 101 fever and the mucous was even flowing out of my left eye. My Internist prescribed the Zpack. On day 3, the burning in my chest went away. But the side effects were severe. On day 3, I began to get massive night sweats. These sweats lasted 31 days after the last pill I took. My blood sugar level also rose to prediabetic levels. My glucose was tested at 115, then 108. My blood pressure and heart beat rocketed for well over a month before it subsided. I would say that my body did not respond very well to Zithromax. But the drug did what it was suppose to. I would never take this drug again unless I was forced to .""",5.0,4
Glatiramer,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Diagnosed in &#039;08, been on Copaxone since then. Took me about six months to realize my injection site problems were caused by the auto-injection contraception. I found it not precise enough, needle can go at an odd angle, or too deep and into muscle (those were the worst). Learned to self inject. I go in at a 45 degree angle and inject slowly. Haven&#039;t had any injection site problems since. Knick a muscle once in a while, but that&#039;s it. It&#039;s a different experience for everyone, as you all know. 
Cut out the salt, take cold showers, and avoid the heat. Haven&#039;t tried vitamin D supplements, but sounds like a good idea. 
Last MRI showed no significant changes (good thing, I&#039;m told.)""",7.0,64
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I started Junel 2 months after I had my baby, and it immediately made me gain 10 pounds. It also made me depressed, anxious and crazy moody. I know it&#039;s the pills because I was maintaining my weight well after I gave birth and was not feeling depressed at all. I&#039;ve decided to finish up the pack and not take any birth control pills after this at all, although it did make my periods lighter, it was not worth it for me.""",4.0,3
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""Was on Lexapro, but I was always tired. Finally I asked for something else with a little extra and I got Pristiq. Love it! Don&#039;t stop immediately though...withdrawals are really bad. Tightens my jaw, but other than that! It&#039;s amazing.""",9.0,16
Subutex,Opiate Dependence,"""The first time I took this it threw me into massive withdrawal which was unbearable for about 24 hours because I still had opiates in my system. So I never went near it again for years.  Now, I am taking 8mg a day for the last 6 months. I will always put this medicine on a pedestal because if you want to change your lifestyle and be drug free this will definitely help you achieve your goal. SUBUTEX -  I cannot sing its praises enough and that&#039;s coming from someone who would not even consider it at one stage.""",10.0,34
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""This drug was quite effective for me for a long time. While I did cough some while taking it, it was never bothersome. Just recently, I did halt taking lisinopril, as I began experiencing facial and head tingling. I initially thought it was possibly stress or the multivitamins I also take. However, after eliminating the lisinopril, the facial and head tingling stopped, virtually immediately. So, as with anything, medications sometimes need to be re-evaluated for one&#039;s body.""",9.0,38
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""3rd month, 3rd post
I am happy to report that the getting 1-2 pimples every single day, HAS STOPPED! I am so happy. I originally started this pill to get less break outs/nopregnancy. I went from getting 2-3 pimples before my cycle break out to getting 2-3 EVERY day the moment I started this pill. Has been very difficult, but accepted that the pill is a shock to your syndrome and it takes months for your body to adjust, to just stick it out. I am on my 2nd wk of month 3 and I have only gotten ONE new pimple. All the red marks left on my face from the constant breakouts, are almost completely gone. Not to mention, I have always considered myself very emotionally aware/stable, but this pill has mellowed me out to a whole new level. Love it!""",3.0,4
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Definitely helped to reduce my congestion. I took it at 7PM and literally did not sleep at all that night. Had I known that this would happen, I would not have taken it in the evening.""",6.0,15
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Suboxone saved my life. I was a heavy heroin user for about two years, about $200 dollars a day. I was about to lose everything, and decided it was time to stop this downward spiral. I had tried suboxone before but wasn&#039;t ready to commit. I found a doctor who prescribed it for me and was given about 10-12mg a day. My estimated stop date would have been early November of 2007, I tapered down and made a commitment to myself to stop as early as I could, I took my last pills of Suboxone July 4 2007, and have been clean ever since! It truly saved my life. And a little FYI the mild withdrawals Suboxone gave me were absolutely NOTHING compared to trying to come off heroin or oxycontin.""",10.0,38
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""Just had surgery 5 days ago and haven&#039;t gone to the bathroom since. Took other laxatives didn&#039;t work and I have a very sensitive stomach. The doctor told me to drink all 10 ounces of this, the cherry wasn&#039;t horrible but very sour. I took mine out of shot glasses to make it easier. Got about 8 ounces down couldn&#039;t drink anymore thought I was going to throw up. It&#039;s now 7 hours later and beginning to work! I feel better already! Wish I would have used this sooner.""",8.0,46
Wellbutrin,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Wellbutrin for about three months now. It was prescribed to me by a psychiatrist due to depression and anxiety, low cognitive function and bad working memory.
Wellbutrin started working on me around week 8. Mood lifted immensely, better executive function, lower anxiety, became much more goal oriented. Stopped delaying and procastinating everything, became interested in my hobbies again, felt clear headed, more energetic and general mental well being. Struggle with working memory a bit, still.""",10.0,64
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I had fewer migraines while on Topamax, but the side effects were HORRIBLE for me.  I had tingly/numb fingers, brain fog and problems with word retrieval (not good for a teacher), plus it triggered depression-like side effects.  The side effects were just not worth it.""",2.0,18
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""Doctor prescribed tami flu stopped because I developed itchy red rashes all over. I didn&#039;t feel any better during the few days that I took it.""",1.0,5
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""At first when I got the implant in I loved it, but after giving it the full 3 years I have got it taken out and am so glad. I had constant mood swings, weight gain, constantly on my period, terrible headaches and awful cramp. I would constantly think it would get better and give it chance after chance but it just kept getting worse. It made me into a complete different person, I got my implant taken out today and already feel calmer and happier. Wouldn&#039;t recommended it at all.""",2.0,4
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""I went to a CVS walk-in clinic and was diagnosed with a sinus infection. Was prescribed amoxicillin/clav for 10-days. After 2nd day I started feeling better, but on the 9th day I developed a severe allergic reaction. Horrendous rash that spread all over my body. Terrible itching/burning. Wound up on prednisone and other drugs for 2 weeks to counteract the reaction to the antibiotic. Had no idea I was allergic so could not advise person at CVS, but it has been three weeks of hell.""",8.0,13
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""10 months on 5mg abilify + wellbutrin and lithium. Gained 15-18 pounds. Found out this week that Abilify causes weight gain and it&#039;s the culprit - not an injury I&#039;d been blaming it on. And I&#039;d blamed myself and started &quot;disordered eating&quot; out of desperation. It gets rid of my mood swings and crying for no reason. I feel generally good except foggy while at work where I do not enjoy being. Unmotivated at work. Moderately motivated in personal life - better than in years. Absolutely quitting this drug. Now for the withdrawal I wasn&#039;t aware of when I decided to take it... I think this is a dangerous drug for anyone who is prone to weight gain or diabetes. Can&#039;t believe my pdoc didn&#039;t say anything when I complained about weight gain last time.""",5.0,11
Wellbutrin XL,Major Depressive Disorde,"""This was possibly the worst thing the Dr. could have given me . Granted, he didn&#039;t know any effect it would have on me, but never again!  After about a week or two I had to stop taking them. It actually increased both my depression and anxiety. I was always tired, but I was super jittery as well. My mother informed me that I looked like I was on meth. Thanks, mom!""",1.0,19
Moxifloxacin,Bronchitis,"""I took this medicine while at work ( Police/Fire Dept) because of bronchitis, I started out with a red rash that went up my arms, then started to itch, terrible stomach pains , passed out and  was placed in an ambulance.  Once awake and being prepped with IV  I watched my body walk out of my body out the ambulance door, my body was literally shutting down and I  was dying on the way to the hospital, The drs. at the hospital told me that if I would have been by myself I would have surely died. 
.  This was a horrible experience and since then my body has shut down to all medications  and if I am prescribed  any kind of medications  I have to sit in the drs. office waiting for another reaction. I had surgery 2015 and had a team standby.""",1.0,7
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on Cymbalta for severe depression for about six months now. I tried other depression medications that either made the depression worse or made me way too complacent and had a lot of side effects. With Cymbalta, my depression has gone away with almost no side effects and I&#039;m back to feeling like an actual human being instead of being consumed by the depression. The only problem I had was it interfered with my sleep. I would half wake up multiple times a night, and would be running my fingers through my hair. Basically I was moving about in a half awake state and not getting a proper deep rest. This was able to be resolved by combining this medication with another one I take before bed. Very positive experience and I&#039;m very grateful""",10.0,57
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""After having a heart attack at 55 years of age, I was prescribed citalopram.   My only regret is that I didn&#039;t start taking it 30 years earlier.   It has made stresses much easier to handle for me, and me much easier on my family.  I think they should put it in drinking water (just kidding.)""",10.0,39
Aczone,Acne,"""I am 13 years old and I have acne pretty bad. My mom was starting to get worried so she took me to the dermatologist. She gave me Aczone and some other gel. I have used it for about two weeks every morning and night. This is amazing! I never thought anything could help me but this really did! I love it!""",9.0,23
Conjugated estrogens,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""One of the worst medicine I ever had to conceive baby. It will lead u to miscarriage.""",1.0,0
Toradol,Pain,"""Great!  Fell from tree and crushed my pelvis.  Unbelievable pain.  Nothing worked.  When they gave me Torodal the pain immediately was gone and I was not light headed.  I felt no pain at all.  BUT...I then developed a skin rash and had to stop the medication.  Too..bad, as it was the best.""",9.0,15
Requip,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""It works but it&#039;s based on what is in your stomach. If I&#039;m stuffed and ate to much before bed, which can be hours before bed I need 3 mg. Some what full 2mg and if I ate small meals and I take it 2 hours before bed 1mg. Now if I take 1 or 2 mg on an empty stomach I might feel sick. I have gotten home before after work and very hungry and ordered pizza. Took 1 or 2 mg before ordering and felt sick before the pizza even got here. So I the mg&#039;s need is based on what&#039;s in your stomach. It works great but you can&#039;t get take what the Doctor says like 2mg&#039;s before bed because it changes.  Have the Doctor give you 90 tablets at 1mg and write take 1-3 per night as needed. We&#039;ll see if that helps and I feel your pain.""",8.0,31
Paroxetine,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""Great for sleeplessness. That being said, I am more anxious than I have ever been due to side effects.  It is difficult to perform a high stress sales job when you are dizzy and nauseous much less try to cope with a headache on top of the other symptoms.  All of the symptoms exacerbate the anxiety you are trying to combat.  Seems a little counter intuitive to me.""",1.0,9
Reglan,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I&#039;ve been in &amp; out of ER for years when a really nasty migraine won&#039;t stop with at home meds. I usually get a migraine cocktail with either phenergan &amp; nuban, or benadryl &amp; reglan. Only this time I was uncontrollably vomiting with a hernia &amp; back surgery and needed relief pronto. When they administered benadryl I was fine, then the reglan &amp; within minutes I was literally jumping of the bed high stepping &amp; jumping around the room. Things your body can&#039;t physically do after multiple back surgeries.  Suddenly surrounded by 4 nurses saying oh boy, this reaction to reglan only happens maybe 4 times in their careers  (to this extent.) They gave me 3 shots of something to reverse effects, but took over &amp; hour! Now have a reglan allergy band!!!""",1.0,11
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""20 years old. Started at 180lbs. Starting taking this with exercise and eating right (I don&#039;t go to the gym). Have lost a little over 20 lbs in a month. If you eat right and take this product it will do wonders for you. Want to be about 125lbs my old healthy weight. I will reach there and want to reach that before July 3rd.""",7.0,29
Apixaban,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""No side effects at all.""",9.0,73
Generess Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been on it for only two months now, and i absolutely LOVE it.  I have been through complete hell with my periods.  I get severe cramping and bloating for up to two weeks and have tried many different pills with NO luck.  This is the first birth control that has reduced any cramping at all, and now I barely get cramps.  Other pills made me extremely moody, but this one hasnt given me mood swings at all.  I also had problems with spotting on other birth control pills, but not on this one.  My periods are much lighter than before.""",9.0,11
Venlafaxine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been taking this for 2 years now and it has been the best thing to happen to me. It was only when I had had bad suicidal thoughts that my doctor finally realized I had bipolar. They just kept saying I was depressed but to be fair I never told them how bad it was until I had a complete breakdown. After being admitted to the hospital I had to speak to a Councillor and was a few seconds away from being sectioned under the mental health act that they realized I was worse than what I was originally saying. Venlafaxine has made my life and my kids life better. I am on 225mg per day 75mg night and 150mg mornings.""",10.0,19
Silodosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""59 yo male. Frequent night urination not able to void the bladder completely. Doc put me on Rapaflo and the symptoms vanished within 48 hours. Able to orgasm but not ejaculate. Climax not as strong.""",7.0,14
Etodolac,Pain,"""awesome.  no pain.  speechless.""",10.0,13
Beyaz,Birth Control,"""I have been on Beyaz for almost 3 weeks more for endometriosis. So far I am tired all the time, my breasts have increased a size and are constantly sore. I am hot most of the time (I am normally cold) and my sex drive has increased. I was placed on this because I am having unbearable cramping and pain when having sex. I am unable to afford the Laproscopy at this time so my doctor has placed me on Beyaz. The pains have gone from an 11 to about a 2, YAY! So far I have not had any pains during sex. I know that I still need to have this procedure and that this pill will not eliminate the problem but it is a great help. Just wish the pain in my breast would stop!""",8.0,9
Viibryd,Depression,"""I haven&#039;t felt this normal in 30 years best antidepressant I have ever taken. No side effects been on for about month and half I love Viibyrd.""",10.0,52
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I was given this after trying several other meds. My doctor gave me 2 mg bars. The yellow ones (generic) aren&#039;t bad and the white one isn&#039;t either, but them green ones will wipe you out. They are at least 40% stronger despite being the same strength. The use to be very expensive, but are only $5.56 for a 60 pill supply with my insurance ( which is bootleg Obama care).""",10.0,11
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have taken Desogen for a month now. I feel like there are slightly emotional changes: I cry a lot lately and I got mad easily. However, the good side effect is that my boobs seems bigger and my acne cleared up completely.""",10.0,10
Orthovisc,Osteoarthritis,"""I have bone on bone on my left knee, so bad I was ready for a replacement. My Dr. suggested we &quot;give the shots a shot&quot;, if they don&#039;t work, we&#039;ll take the next step. He is an expert at giving shots to the knee as I felt no pain, just a bit of pressure as he did each injection. At first I was very disappointed as I didn&#039;t feel any difference. About a month and a half after we finished the series, I noticed I had no pain in my knee! Lasted about a year, going in for another 3 shots next month. Dr. says it works for some, but not all, and I&#039;m glad I &#039;gave it a shot&#039;.""",9.0,14
Jolessa,Birth Control,"""This pill didn&#039;t work for me. I was it for 3 months.  I spotted for several weeks (probably 6 weeks), gained weight (went from size 0 to a 4 -6) and felt depressed and suicidal. I switched back to a pill I had been on several years ago (Levora/Portia).  It&#039;s been 2.5 weeks since I switched pills and I already feel back to normal.  I&#039;m back to size 0, mental health is normal, and no more spotting. Jolessa didn&#039;t work with my body&#039;s chemistry but that doesn&#039;t mean it doesn&#039;t work. The birth control pill is trial and error, in my opinion.  Find what works for you.""",2.0,16
Seroquel XR,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""This medication is very effective in relieving post traumatic stress disorder but has side effects like high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lack of bladder control. """,10.0,47
Bupropion,Depression,"""Today was the first day I have had to take this medicine, I have already experienced the dry mouth, &amp; not really caring to eat. I am only 20 years old, I&#039;ve made a lot of dramatic changes in my life in the past month, &amp; I&#039;ve dealt with depression for a while but was honestly scared to admit it. I have read very many reviews and I am nervous about it, but at the same time I&#039;m pretty happy to see the positive reviews, I&#039;m wanting to feel happy like I should, &amp; do things I want to do without worrying about what thought will ruin my plans for that day. Prayers would be appreciated while I get use to being on this, &amp; start learning if it&#039;s for me or not.""",5.0,72
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Constant bleeding for 2 months on Implanon. I was given the pill (Marvelon) to stop the bleeding which worked. But soon after I got severe anxiety/depression/panic attacks, back pain. I was ill most of the time I had it in. Always at doctors for something. It&#039;s now been removed 3 weeks ago and am seeing therapist because of this. I hope when I get my period back I will get back to normal. Do not recommend this!""",1.0,3
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,Acne,"""This birth control pill dramatically reduces moderate acne.""",9.0,27
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had both good and bad experiences with the implant. My first implant (implanon) was great. I would rarely get periods, no weight gain, acne or any side effects really. My second implant (nexplanon) has been the worst experience ever. Since getting the implant three months ago I&#039;ve had constant bleeding, weight gain, acne, major mood swings, unbearable cramps everyday, no energy and I&#039;ve constantly been feeling down. I will definitely be getting it removed asap and I doubt I will be trying it again any time soon. However, after having such a good experience first time round, I would still recommend it as a good form of birth control, especially if you&#039;re like me and would forget to take a pill everyday.""",5.0,3
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""I was extremely confused on this medication , it was awful, I am glad that my doctor diagnosed me properly, as I could easily have been mistaken for dementia""",1.0,14
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Well  a couple of years ago when I was 16 when I decided to get on the nuvaring . Long story short my sex drive was non existent. I also had vaginal dryness and even if we did do it it was painful. It also caused me to have UTIs I&#039;ve never had one in my life before then. I stopped 5 months after starting. It was awful the only good thing was that my periods were regular.""",3.0,3
Hydroxyzine,Pruritus,"""Worked well for hay fever related itching. """,9.0,25
Benzonatate,Cough,"""This didn&#039;t cure the cough completely away but helped tremendously!  Best I&#039;ve ever taken for a cough, and I always end up with a real bad cough when I&#039;m sick.""",9.0,14
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I started up on 250mg and ended up at 1500mg.  I noticed very subtle effects if any.  Hard to remember, I went through a lot and was on Seroquel also at the time.  Seemed to have a slight calming effect.  However after time it raised my liver enzymes and lowered my platelet count (which is a potential side effect)  So I went off of it.  I don&#039;t have many hypomanic episodes and never a manic episode so I don&#039;t know why my dose got that high.  Didn&#039;t notice anything significant.  Gained 20 lbs, made me sick and tired.  Wasn&#039;t for me.""",3.0,42
Humalog,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Significant weight gain (10%) very soon after starting Humalog.  Not a powerful reducer of sugar like I would have expected for the frequency and cost.""",6.0,4
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was on Nuva Ring for 5 years and wanted something different, to  ultimately eliminate my period and was told an IUD was the best bet. Keep in mind I am 18 and have never had a child. So when I had the Mirena inserted it was extremely uncomfortable and extremely painful. I quickly broke into a cold sweat, got very pale, so dizzy, and had terrible nause, my blood pressure also dropped extremely low. I laid on the table in the doctors office for about an hour until I got myself together, but still had to call someone for a ride home. Afterward I had terrible cramping for about 2 weeks, along with bleeding. My doctor said the cramping was due the fact that my uterus was so small because I have never had any children, so I was just getting used to it being there. The cramping has since went away ( It is over a month later ) but I am still bleeding, it is way less than a period, not clotty either. When I think it&#039;s done, it will start again. My doctor said it is just what your body does until it gets used to it. Other wise I have no complaints, other than the bleeding being EXTREMELY inconvenient and becoming expensive ( tampons ) but I have already come this far so I&#039;m going to wait it out before having it removed because I am not in any pain. But I haven&#039;t lost my sex drive ( it&#039;s gotten better if anything ) , I have not gained any weight, small amount of acne but nothing I can&#039;t handle lol.
All together I&#039;m pretty happy now that I&#039;m not in pain, I just hope this bleeding stops soon!!! """,10.0,7
Cymbalta,ibromyalgia,"""For almost 2 years I had felt like I was exhausted and in pain all of the time. Was told that it was osteoarthritis and because of my getting adult acquired flat feet. Finally went to an arthritis doctor who said it was fibromyalgia and started on Cymbalta two weeks ago. Within 5 days, I felt relief. It have given me hope to be able to do things without constant pain. I still get tired easily, but I can finally sleep at night and not nearly as stiff in the morning. I was scared to death when reading about the side effects. Other than a headache for a few days... that was all for me. Sooo glad it has changed my life.""",9.0,41
Remeron,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been taking this for about a year. The sedative effects have decreased as time has passed. It gives me a huge appetite right before I go to sleep, but I can avoid it with some self-control. It also made me dizzy during the first week or two, but that has also  disappeared. I have energy, focus and humor again. It&#039;s an effective antidpressant.""",10.0,326
Leuprolide,Endometriosis,"""I had a laparoscopy done march 2015 and they determined stage 4 endemetriosis. Before then I had maybe 1 week out of a month without pain for over a year, it was horrible. My first injection was in September 2015. I had a laparotomy in October 2015, the doctor did an amazing job, removed all the scar tissue and cyst&#039;s. My second injection  was December 2015 and the hot flashes are brutal. I am now on a low dose of estrogen to help with the hot flashes. It has helped but not fully. I highly recommend the injection if you want to be pain free, the hot flashes are brutal but way better then the pain.""",9.0,12
EnteraGam,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I tried Enterogam last week for two and a half days, at a much reduced dose, less than half a packet twice a day.   I got a mild headache about 30 min. after taking the first dose.   I also felt like my throat was prickly and maybe a bit swollen.   After five doses, I discontinued it.   But I decided to try it again yesterday, taking 1/2 tsp. in the a.m. and 1 tsp in the p.m.   I awoke today feeling awful.  The left upper side of my body hurt, especially my left breast.   My gut felt like it was compressed and I was very nauseous.   I am discontinuing it for now.  I wish I could tolerate it because I can only eat three things and I just do not know how to heal my gut, even though I have taken probiotics for over five years and many other su""",2.0,13
Focalin XR,ADHD,"""My daughter started this medication about 3 months ago. Her grades and reading levels have soared and we don&#039;t have as much trouble getting her to concentrate on homework but when it comes time for bed, she&#039;s a handful and irritable still when confronted with certain tasks to be done like chores. I am not going to consider another medication on top of this but will instead consider a behavior intervention.""",9.0,29
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Acne,"""Was on Microgestin 1/20 but was making me depressed, so doctor prescribed this. Really only taking this to regulate periods and help clear up acne. Took the pill for THREE nights and already have three huge cystic pimples on my face... I rarely get cystic pimples, usually just some whiteheads around time of period. Also felt extremely nauseous and lightheaded. Not continuing with this... it is different for everyone, but not worth it for me.""",1.0,1
Nuvigil,Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,"""In my opinion, there are a lot of pros and cons for this medication. I took it for a while with no ill effect, but something must have changed, and it made me feel extremely ill (dizziness, heart palpitations, nausea, headache.)  I stopped taking it because of this and definitely noticed a difference. I think that taking a half a pill every few hours has eliminated my problems with the medication and works to keep me awake and focused for longer.""",8.0,39
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""At first I hated it because it didn&#039;t give me the energy of Vyvanse and I desperately wanted my Dr. to switch me back. After a couple of weeks I realized that even though I was a little tired and not really focused I was calm and happy. This medication doesn&#039;t really do much for my ADD but it eases my anxiety that I always have had. I&#039;ve tried many other medications and nothing worked for anxiety except for this one. It feels great to be calm and not worried about nonsense. Hope it keeps working for a long time to come.""",7.0,37
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I started on Cymbalta 30 mg and it improved my mood so my prescriber increased to 60 mg.  60 mg caused increased irritability and negative thinking so I decided to taper off.  This caused flu-like symptoms and &quot;the shakes&quot; so started researching Cymbalta withdrawal.  Surprisingly, a LOT of people have similar symptoms when coming off Cymbalta.  The only way to avoid it is to open the capsules and divide the pellets to take a gradually reduced dose over several weeks.  My prescriber suggested returning to 30 mg to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms and I have stayed there for the past 2 months.  I am back to experiencing positive effects - I feel like I am coming out of a fog I didn&#039;t realize had been surrounding me for years.""",8.0,73
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the Nexplanon March 17th , an I have not stopped bleeding since, it&#039;s now April 27th. My cramps have been the worst they&#039;ve ever been since my bleeding began. I&#039;ve had massive migraines, I&#039;ve had either a yeast infection or a bacterial infection back to back no matter how many times I&#039;ve gotten them treated they come right back. No I have not gotten pregnant, that is the ONLY positive thing about this birth control , other than that I have had a very negative experience an I know I&#039;m only a little over a month in, but from every other females review I have all the same symptoms an I&#039;m debating on if it&#039;s even worth waiting to see if it adjusts or not.""",2.0,4
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I LOVE Nexplanon. I always struggled with remembering to take the pill and had pregnancy scares all the time. Now I have no periods, no cramps, I feel completely normal, no weight gain, and it&#039;s great to know I&#039;m protected without remembering the daily pill. The insertion was quick and easy, the tiny pinch of the numbing shot was the only pain. I highly recommend this birth control. I am very pleased.""",10.0,7
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""There are so many mixed reviews for this product and honestly you can&#039;t just go by what some of them say. Everyone&#039;s body is different and will react differently to medications.  I&#039;ve never had a problem with Sprintec, but others may. It&#039;s completely up to your body as to how it will react with the medication.  It&#039;s fine to start out with it first since it is the cheapest birth control and if it doesn&#039;t work for you...switch.""",5.0,74
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had my nexplanon inserted in the beginning of March. It&#039;s now September. I&#039;ve lost a tremendous amount of hair, I&#039;ve been on my period for 3 (long) weeks. I break out a lot more. My periods are completely irregular and come whenever they please (and apparently come to stay). My cramps are just awful and they&#039;re newly accompanied by back pain. Add to that daily migraines- may be caused by anemia though I&#039;m not sure. Just overall an awful experience I can&#039;t wait to take it out""",1.0,4
Pristiq,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on Pristiq for 10 days now. It has really helped me -NO SIDE EFFECTS. I eat when taking it, it helps. I&#039;m also on Suboxone for pain. I&#039;ve noticed that I smoke more now, which might be from financial problems. I get constipation bit more but minimal problem. I have to take it in the morning like many people say or it keeps me up. Weird how different it affects people - some people say it helps them sleep. Goodluck folks.""",9.0,21
Linagliptin / metformin,min),"""I have had great success in lowering my blood glucose levels using Jentadueto and Invokana together.  I have experienced no serious side effects and would recommend that all Type II diabetics speak to their doctors about these wonderful medications.""",10.0,5
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I was on adipex in 2010. I started out at 272 lbs. I was amazed at how much weight I lost every week. I had to buy new pants, jeans..etc every week. I averaged 8-12 lbs lost per week. I lost 126lbs in just under 5 months. I was very active, exercised everyday and didn&#039;t have the craving for food. I did find that not eating lead to headaches and mood changes. You have to eat!!""",10.0,100
Trintellix,Depression,"""Started at 10mg for 2 weeks and took 20 for 4 weeks. Some nausea and itchy skin first 2 weeks then no noticeable side effects. However, I did experience elevated blood pressure and severe ringing in both ears but was also taking large dose of prednisone at that time for cluster headaches. Stopped taking everything and BP returned to normal. Before the BP spike, this stuff was working exactly as stated. Have tried to restart but vomit every time.""",8.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on this pill for about a year, after switching from one that made me very very moody. I have noticed a much lower sex drive, but it does its job so I&#039;m not complaining. My period is always on time, I hardly ever spot between them an I am overall very pleased!""",7.0,9
Lysine,Herpes Simplex,"""Got herpes keratitis (cold sore in eye) twice. The Opthamologist I was seeing would just prescribe me the same medications for the genital herpes. Even though the meds helped clear it from my eye, it wouldn&#039;t completely get rid of it. I&#039;ll still feel a bit of pain in my eye. So I started using lysine. The 1st wk using it, my pain went away. But wasn&#039;t sure if it was the lysine since was using other otc vitamins also (for my dry eye). But stopped using it last wk and started feeling the pain again in my eye. Last night took 2/500mg of Lysine before sleeping and woke up with lesser pain. Was very surprised. Still experimenting with the dosage, so will be taking 2/500mg, 3x&#039;s a day for maybe 3 days and slowly drop the dosage to only 2x&#039;s a day""",5.0,8
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""If you don&#039;t have a gall bladder, suffer any form of stomach/bowel issue or have an arthritic issue (me dupuytrens/ledderhose) then DON&#039;T take this drug.  Seriously it has completely stuffed up my stomach which is still ongoing 3 weeks after stopping it.   I found it also inflamed my dupuytrens.  I also had the autoimmune response to the injections and now have numerous lumps on my stomach.  I used it 5 times.""",1.0,3
Parnate,Depression,"""So far it is much better and with less side effects than Celexa, Pristiq, Wellbutrin, Remeron or Viibryd.  Main issue is anxiety and this medicine stops it like nothing else.  It is in a whole different class.  Still finding out how it is going to work on my &quot;zest for life&quot; and other symptoms of depression.  Still a long way to go.""",8.0,38
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I&#039;m a 21 year old male. I have been smoking since I was 14 and decided to quit smoking several times with no long term success. I smoked over a pack a day. I&#039;m on day 7 of Chantix and have cut down to probably 2 cigarettes. Although they taste terrible its still a habit that I&#039;m trying to break. Let&#039;s talk side effects. The nausea is bad if I don&#039;t eat. I have some sexual erectile dysfunction but seems to be frustrating for me and my girlfriend. My coworkers have noticed an increase in my irritability as well as theirs. I hope to completely stop smoking within the next couple of days and think that the few side effects I seem to be having are well worth the side effects of a pack/day.""",8.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Nuva ring for quite a few years I though it was great and loved that I didn&#039;t have to think about taking a pill but as the years have went by I&#039;m noticing I&#039;m not myself still getting chest pain and leg pain tired all the time no patience, no libido very emotional not sure what to do. I don&#039;t do well with hormones but this ring is giving me UTI&#039;s and yeast inventions - I hate birth control""",3.0,2
Pioglitazone,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Been taking 30mg of Pioglitazone daily. Noticed increased anxiety, weight gain, difficulty sleeping at night. Going to stop tomorrow 12/1/14 to see if any conditions reverse themselves.""",2.0,7
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth,"""I was prescribed Amox Clave 850 mg for Bronchitis. I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Diarrhea. After just a day or two of the medication my diarrhea was gone, totally! I know this is probably a temporary fix, but its been 3 weeks and I still feel fantastic. My Doctor was surprised as Amox Clave usually has the opposite effect on patients but not for me, MIRACLE! I have done all of the traditional suggestions, Fod Map Diet, Lactose and Gluten free but nothing has worked like this medication.""",10.0,7
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I took Plan B approximately 30 hours after unprotected sex. It did -not- work. Took an at home pregnancy test 4 weeks later after my period never surfaced, the test was POSITIVE. I am now in the middle of going through a very painful miscarriage. Physically and mentally. Just sharing my experience to serve as a warning.""",1.0,13
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""My doctor has been wanting me to go on Lexapro for over a year for severe GAD. But I had so much anxiety about going on it I wouldn&#039;t start it. I&#039;ve been taking Buproprion &amp; Topamax for depression &amp; anxiety for years but it has worn off. I was to the point that thought I was always dying - and always felt sick. My regular doctor said get on Lexapro it&#039;s all stress related - there is nothing physically wrong with you. I&#039;ve had anxiety my whole life and I&#039;m 57. I have been in several abusive relationships. I haven&#039;t been in any in almost 20 years but the anxiety hasn&#039;t gone away. The first week I had a little upset stomach but nothing after that no side affects at all and now I&#039;m calm for the first time in my life!!""",10.0,72
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""I used Duac after being prescribed it for a good six months (on repeat prescription). To begin with, my skin flared up bright red and it dried my skin out terribly. I then reduced the amount I was using from the fingertip amount which is recommended on the box to the merest bit on each area of acne. This worked a treat, and within 2-3 weeks my skin was looking much better. Over the next 6 months or so, my skin improved and I only had a small break out once in a while. However, I felt that after using it for 6 months, my skin had become accustomed to it and I was having more and more break outs. I stayed off the cream for a good four months. I am now back on the cream, and going through the phase of the skin drying out etc.""",8.0,15
Arimidex,Breast Cance,"""I have had minimum side effects.""",8.0,71
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had paraguard since 2012 and I&#039;ve not had any pregnancy mishaps. I check my string regularly and my cycles are normal. When I first had it put in my periods were very heavy with more cramping. Sometimes it would be lighter and at other times it would be so heavy I&#039;d change a super tampon every hour and still bleed through! This has improved greatly with time. The only side effects that I have had is I have cyst to rupture maybe 2x year and I gained weight right before getting this put in and I&#039;ve still not been able to lose the weight. I will get this taken out in the next year d/t starting a family but I will get another one once we are done growing our family. I enjoy this product and it&#039;s easy to maintain; no hormones, no forgetting""",8.0,10
Singulair,COPD,"""should come in a stronger dosage""",7.0,26
Isentress,HIV Infection,"""I have been POZ for 6 years.  In the beginning nothing seemed to work and all the side effects destroyed my quality of life.  Three years ago I argued with my doctor and told him I was tired of conventional therapy that only made me sick and allowed my viral load to slowly get worse.  I had to somewhat stubbornly tell him I wanted Insentress along with Intelence and as a concession to him agreed to add Kaletra. My Viral load went undetectable  in 90 days and has remained there all with zero sides.""",10.0,5
Diethylpropion,Obesity,"""I have been on Tenuate 75 mgs.  for 1 week and I have lost 11 lbs.  I have increase energy, it curbs my appetite, and little to no side effects.  I am hoping with the medication and learning a new life style change of eating that I can finally get to the point where I am not obese.""",9.0,105
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on bydureon since January 27,2017. I am updating my fellow users. I was 235lbs when I started and with exercise and low carb diet I am happy to say I am now 152lbs now. I have 12lbs left to reach my goal of 140lbs. I encourage anyone taking this for diabetes take advantage and diet and exercise. It really works, you just have to make a little effort along with the meds.""",10.0,3
Naproxen,"Gout, Acute","""At the first sign of Gout I pop two Aleve Liquid Gels. Usually is enough to kill it. I&#039;ll sometimes chase it with tylenol arthritis if I wake up in the morning with a full blown attack. Good partial fix if you can&#039;t get to the doctor for prednisone or any other gout medication.""",9.0,91
Maxalt,Migraine,"""Maxalt works for me. It is the only one I&#039;ve tried so far that does.""",9.0,4
Cabergoline,Hyperprolactinemia,"""I have been taking dostinex/cabergoline for 14 years.  The main constant side effect is headaches. It feels like an ice pick is stabbing me in my head for a couple of seconds and then it goes away just as quickly as it  started. It only happens maybe a couple times a month.  I also find I get tired more easily and sometimes need to rest during the day.  in addition, my vision has worsened.  I stopped the medicine for about a year now and I&#039;m getting dizzy quite often lately and my vision is worse.  I fear my tumor has grown and need to see my endocrinologist again.  God bless all""",10.0,17
Tri-Sprintec,,"""I switched to this birth control and have only been on it a few months. I switched because my last one (Junel Fe) made me spot all the time. This one doesn&#039;t and my period is a lot shorter. I have been quite moody but I&#039;m not sure if it is from the pill. I have been stressed because of school (finals &amp; projects) and it&#039;s Christmas time and my grandfather is very sick in the hospital. So I have been crying quite frequently but I have always been pretty emotional. I will wait it out longer to see if it is the pill making me emotional but like I said I&#039;ve only been on it for a few months. Other than that I actually lost a few pounds (about 3), no acne, and my period always comes when it should.""",7.0,1
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I suffered from severe driving anxiety. Got to the point that I had to get my wife to do all the highway driving. Symptoms were lightheadedness, imbalanced, heart palpitations. I started Sertraline 4 weeks ago (50Mg). I have noticed a remarkable improvement. Back to doing all the highway driving, passing trucks able to stay in the fast lane with lots of traffic. One side effect however is daily diarrhea. Follow up this week with my doctor.""",8.0,86
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I ended up having a few strokes from this medication. My doctor did not follow instructions in dispensing this medication. I now have permanently damage to the brain and eyes. I have double vision all day long. I am actively seeking disability and have had TO fight for almost five years. This medication destroyed my life and the fact that my doctor did deviate from the standard of  care. Please please make sure you follow all directions and make sure your Dr does too.""",2.0,29
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""The good: improved the severity of my cramps, lessened the frequency of my periods, didn&#039;t get any mood swings or acne side effects, very convenient, don&#039;t have to remember to take a pill, didn&#039;t hurt putting it in, lasts 3 years

The bad: I have no idea if this is actually an effective birth control because my sex drive has literally been nonexistent for the past 3 years. I am not attracted to anyone, romantically or sexually, and I am actually repulsed by the idea of sex. I am basically asexual. Also, my periods decreased in frequency but they became very unreliable to track and sometimes would last 2 weeks or more""",7.0,3
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""My son has ADHD (combined) and ODD. Unfortunately, the medication only help with his hyperactivity not his attention, plus he was still defiant.""",5.0,15
Abilify,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Exacerbated all negative feelings.  Switched to Effexor worked much better.""",1.0,10
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""After reading several reviews prior to my prep, I was dreading the prep.  However, my experience was nothing like most posts.  The taste is not terrific, but it was tolerable at a slow pace (5 minutes to drink solution).  I had no cramping and was very gentle.  Suprep Bowel Prep certainly did it&#039;s job.  Had first BM within 1 1/2 hours after first dose and subsequent BM&#039;s x 3 hours.  Second dose acted much quicker (25 minutes) and was complete in 2 hours.  I found the most difficult time was drinking the 32 ozs following the initial 16 oz mixture but I typically don&#039;t drink much water per day anyway, so this was extreme for me.  Overall, no nausea, no chills, no cramping......very pleased.""",10.0,10
Ezetimibe,High Cholesterol,"""After having difficulties with Simvastatin (sudden flailing of limbs), Lovaza (hyperhydrosis), Tricor (worse hyperhydrosis, fatigue, acid reflux), and high dose Niacin (same but worse), I was put on Zetia. hyperhydrosis to the point of hyponatremia (constant sweating even in 30F weather &amp; low sodium), inability to walk &amp; breathe for more than a few steps at a time, reduced cardiac &amp; respiratory function, clammy skin, constant feeling of being on fire (normal body temp but FELT like I was burning alive), fatigue, and...severe craving for milk. I was drinking 2 to 2 1/2 GALLONS of milk PER DAY. I was always dehydrated. I gained 50 lbs on skim milk. Did lower my triglycerides but almost killed me. Improved swiftly after stopping Zetia.""",2.0,64
Morphine,Pain,"""I&#039;ve had Morphine both in IV and pill. In the pills both immediate release and time release. In IV with on demand pump for surgery for thyroid cancer and neck surgery. Worked great both times. I&#039;ve taken it for over 6 years in pill form for chronic pain management. The only thing I don&#039;t like about it is the constipation from it. Started using it with Dilaudid 2 years ago after neck surgery for chronic pain management.""",9.0,18
Spironolactone,Acne,"""On my fourth week of taking 50 mg of Spironolactone. Was put on this medication for cystic acne. Improvements I&#039;ve noticed are definitely less oil and blackheads have cleared up, however I am still battling cystic acne around my chin/mouth and occasional pimples on my forehead. I am thirsty quite a lot and subsequently pee a lot too, but have not noticed any weight gain! Skin on my cheeks have been very dry. Fighting both cystic acne and cracked skin is a hassle. I&#039;m hoping by next month I will see improvements in my cystic acne and not continue to worsen.""",8.0,11
Vraylar,Bipolar Disorde,"""After taking all the other antipsychotics I have found Vraylar to be the most effective in controlling my symptoms.  The only side effect I&#039;ve had is some minor quesiness the morning after my first dose.""",10.0,16
Scopolamine,Motion Sickness,"""This medicine turned me into a complete idiot! Due to the dilated pupils you could throw reading and depth perception out the window for the three days this drug was in my system. Stairs and elevator buttons were a real source of entertainment for the rest of our party &quot;helping me&quot; lol.

Due to a possible conflicting drug interaction (or lack therof) with the way this medication effects the absorption of other medications through your digestive trac, my ADD medicine either didn&#039;t work at all, or a possible interaction of the two made my short term memory nonexistent! I would literally ask a question and ask it again in less than 5 minutes.

Really scary stuff, didn&#039;t even feel comfortable driving back home after getting off our cruise!""",1.0,8
Mirtazapine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""The first night I took it I slept for 16 hours straight (15 mgs).  When I finally forced myself to get out of bed, I had this insatiable appetite.  I also walked around like a zombie feeling groggy for the next day and a half.  I took it on a Saturday night knowing that I didn&#039;t have to be anywhere the following day (good thing)  Needless to say, I stopped taking it.""",3.0,33
Hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Worked beautifully in reducing my BP from 190/104 down to normotensive readings of 120/72. However, as with the other meds that were tried, I had intolerable side effects like GERD, abdominal bloating and malaise. My 
internal med PA-C changed me to Losartan 
(since the ARB class of drug relieved my hypertension) but this time without the HCT diuretic, and the results have been wonderful. Same BP effect without the high cost (luckily we trialed the Benicar HCT with professional free samples!), side effects, or need to excessively hydrate to balance the diuretic.""",5.0,7
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I had painful and extreme cystic acne in isolated areas on both sides of my chin when I was in college. I underwent accurate treatment at 23 right when Accutane was approved by the FDA. I took the treatment for 3 months and the side effects were very dry lips, sometimes splitting. It totally eliminated my acne and my self confidence, social life, and career soared. I tried everything before this treatment and nothing worked and was extremely happy with the results. 

At about age 35, my acne cysts reappeared, although not as severe. I underwent another 90 day treatment and haven&#039;t had any reoccurrence since.""",9.0,26
Copper,Birth Control,"""I had high hopes for this birth control, reading all the effects of hormonal birth control has me afraid to try anything else. Insertion was quick but very painful, worst pain I have ever felt in my life. So make sure you take some Motrin at least 1hr beforehand. Adjusting period wasn&#039;t bad, spotting here and there for about 2 weeks. Some of the cons are heavier period with more cramps, but I&#039;ve always had a 7 day  and painful periods so I did not notice a change.  Worked great I had no side effects for almost a year. Then I got pregnant with the IUD in the correct position. Luckily it was not ectopic. Still it had 1 job and failed.""",3.0,0
Gabapentin,ibromyalgia,"""It would be nice if there were a once daily extended release capsule. 3 times daily is hard.  Don&#039;t forget either.""",9.0,39
Leuprolide,Uterine Fibroids,"""I had extremely painful periods and constant bleeding. My doctor started me on the shot in Jan. and had second one in March. Best thing I ever did. No bleeding after 1st month and no pain after the 2nd month. Side effects were in my opinion mild. Worst were the hot flashes but in my opinion worth it. Doctor only wanted me to have to 2 shots so after June going to see what happens. I don&#039;t want to get on any birth control so will see what happens. I&#039;m really hoping this makes it all better.""",10.0,45
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I started taking Yaz 2 months ago and for the first 5 weeks I hated it. My skin was worse then ever and I was about to stop. It&#039;s been close to 8 weeks now and my skin feels amazing! I have no bumps left on my face, maybe a few scars but they are slowly fading! I use Phisophex with Yaz and so far it&#039;s amazing. Keep going with Yaz and don&#039;t get freaked out in the first few weeks.  I didn&#039;t gain any weight and no other side effects. I&#039;m all for Yaz.""",9.0,27
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I first started with ro accutane to get my acne away and then went onto dianette but that gave me a blood clot. I was on Yasmin for 2 years and my skin wasn&#039;t perfect as I had scars but it was a hell of a lot better. Recently I had an a miscarriage so obviously wasn&#039;t taking my pill for a while, and now I&#039;m back taking Yasmin (it&#039;s been a week) my chin is absolutely sick looks like a pizza! But I know it gets better so just hold on in there guys """,10.0,6
Zoloft,Depression,"""I&#039;ve only been on 50mg Zoloft for about a week and I feel like I&#039;m in a way better mood at times and haven&#039;t felt as depressed as I was before taking it. However I&#039;ve lost a lot of sleep because of it, lost my appetite, getting confused at times, and absolutely no libido even if I tried. At times I feel like a complete zombie and it gets difficult trying to work because I feel so numb. I also feel a lot slower mentally but that may be because of lack of sleep.Before zoloft  I was having a suicidal thought every other day and cutting myself almost everyday and now of zoloft I am NOT thinking of hurting myself and 1 suicidal thought in a week. I&#039;ve been a lot happier on this medication.""",7.0,34
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;ve been using Vagistat-3 &amp; I&#039;m on the second day. The first day I used it the discharge was coming down a lot and the second day it wasn&#039;t really any. It&#039;s not that itchy anymore, but it&#039;s really sore from me itching before I knew what it was. I hope the itching can go away because this is the worst feeling ever.""",7.0,6
L-methylfolate,Depression,"""Depression sufferer my whole life.  On Deplin for last year and my lows vanished within first week on 15mg/day.  It&#039;s all I&#039;m taking and the benefit is absolutely profound.  Zero side effects.  Most psychiatrists downplay the lack of studies but it definitely works for me better than anything else I&#039;ve tried.  Good luck.""",10.0,38
Levocetirizine,Urticaria,"""Great for chronic idiopathic urticaria""",10.0,22
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I am 18 years old and have constantly struggled with my weight. My doctor recommended Mirena, so that I wouldn&#039;t have to worry about quite so much hormonal weight gain. I had the Mirena inserted on October 31st and it is now December 13 and I am still bleeding. This isn&#039;t spotting, it is full blown, blood clots and a super tampon and liner, period. The cramps, which have subsided were so terrible the doctor put me on a pain medicine to cease them. For some this works great, for me? I&#039;m seriously considering having it removed. I&#039;d rather go on the shot and gain weight, then have a constant period.""",1.0,17
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Very very fast heartbeat in the middle of the night.   Thought I was going to die it was  pumping out of my chest.""",1.0,40
Phentermine / topiramate,Obesity,"""I have been on Qsymia for 6 months and have lost 51 lbs. I have diabetes and was taking insulin R &amp; N 60 units each a day. I no longer take insulin, only pills. I have had no side effects. I see my doctor every 3 months. Qsymia has worked for me. My wife also takes Qsymia and has lost 50lbs and lowered her blood pressure to normal with no side effects.""",10.0,63
Gabapentin,Pain,"""This stuff is great for nerve pain. I have 2 herniated discs in my lower back and 1 in my neck along with a pinched nerve. It takes away my neck pain when narcotic pain relievers and muscle relaxers combined didn&#039;t. Taking it alone causes drowsiness. """,9.0,69
Clobetasol,Atopic Dermatitis,"""I have poison ivy every year for the last 6 yrs I have seen drs / emergency rooms and they never help me they only told me to used Benadryl. I have it infected and nobody ever prescribe anything. It last for more than a month but this year I went to see a new doctor and he prescribed this cream for me and as soon he applied to my rash I feel the difference is like magic. I went Wednesday night and today is Friday and is almost drying out. Finally something works for me I&#039;m so happy, expensive but worth it.""",10.0,38
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got my insertion done on April 2011 and it is now August 2011 and I am not having any problems with it, except for my skin. I have had only 2 periods since starting and no spotting in between. As I mentioned above only complaint is that in the past 3 weeks my acne/skin has become red and an increase in breakouts. Even with this I am staying on it because it&#039;s great not having to worry about getting pregnant because I forgot to take a pill - it is worth it!""",9.0,1
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This is my 6th bowel prep &amp; the worst tasting ever. It did the job. I&#039;m 2 hours post first round. My butt is on fire, I&#039;m weak, &amp; freezing. Had my husband stop &amp; get me some Miralax &amp; Gatorade for my morning round. No way am I even attempting to drink another sip. I gagged the first one down, barely. I will refuse this prep. I have Crohn&#039;s &amp; scopes are pretty regular. """,7.0,20
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Before this birth control I had very irregular, very painful, and very heavy periods. Along with that I had &quot;abnormal&quot; hair growth and fluctuating breast size. Since starting this all of these things have improved immensely. I love knowing when my period will come, it&#039;s so much more tolerable and lighter then I literally thought possible. The downsides, I have tender breasts (not bad though), occasional nausea, and acne. I&#039;ve never had acne before, but it is something I am able to control and deal with easily. OH! The best part, I&#039;m not pregnant! 
Everyone reacts differently to different birth controls. If you have way out of wack hormones like I did, I highly suggest this birth control. Besides, it&#039;s inexpensive.""",10.0,34
Loratadine / pseudoephedrine,Nasal Congestion,"""I started having allergies about two years ago during the spring and I never took any medications for it. I have two cats, and during this time of year my eyes get red and &quot;poofy&quot;, the back of my throat itches badly, I have phlegm when I cough, and my nose is always congested, itchy and runs at the same time. When I sneeze I have to blow my nose about ten times to get all the mucus out. I started taking Claritin about 3 weeks ago, and immediately I noticed no red and itchy dry eyes and my throat is relaxed but I still had my crazy nasal congestion, itchy and runny nose. About a week ago I bought Claritin-D 24 hour dose, and I am amazed. I am able to breath again - through my nose. I highly recommend this medicine.""",9.0,32
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Had unprotected sex with an early-stage boyfriend. We got caught up and he finished inside me. Took Plan B about 8 hours later. No side effects, no pregnancy. Period came exactly on time and was normal (light/no cramping) Best thing ever for accidents.""",10.0,5
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been on 20 mg of Lexapro for over a year now. After a bumpy first couple of weeks - mainly insomnia and nausea - Lexapro has been extremely effective in reducing my anxiety in everyday situations that used to cause me much angst.  It has also put a stop to ruminating and obsessive thoughts.""",10.0,62
Prednisone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""have had several ailments from various injuries. in a six year span took it 4 times. The dosage as high as twenty as low as four. 6 on day 1; five on day 2; four on day 3; three on day 4; two on day 5 and one on day six (all prescriptions were taken in same/ similar regimen). Each time the pain did seemingly go away. But, over the long run my health began to decline in other ways. I still have my original injuries to contend with, as they worsen yet I have encountered new friends that are not necessarily hereditary. My number one issue is no more prednisone. Without it for about 8 years now (the last time I was prescribed I didn&#039;t take) my health, not injuries is improving. I do still have my injuries but my injuries are not life threatening.""",2.0,25
Azelaic acid,Rosacea,"""An absolute saviour for me. Rosacea pustules had been increasing in quantity and intensity - terrible. Discovered Finacea Gel - it&#039;s an over the counter pharmacy medication in Australia and at only AUS$ 26 worth a try. Not much impact for the first four weeks, in fact possible worse. I persisted. Now 8 weeks in and the results are amazing. Rosacea has really settled down, few pustules, red marks faded, and skin generally much better texture. Very highly recommended - but do be patient and persist!""",10.0,17
Seroquel,,"""Worked well except for the side effects...orthostatic hypotension caused me to faint, restless legs, and overeating.""",9.0,3
Ziprasidone,None,"""I&#039;ve been taking Geodon for about a month or so now. Recently my Dr. increased my 40 (night time) dosage to 60 mg. Two mornings after that I woke up, tried to get to my bathroom &amp; the room started spinning, I fainted. Soon after called my husband &amp; Dr. was told to go to the emer. room for tests. Everything came out o.k. The next night back to 40 mg., three mornings later I fainted again.
 Going to see my Dr. tonight. Had also been in withdrawl from &quot;Ensam&quot; patch for depression for well over a week when this all happened .Hoping to stay on the Geodon in a lesser dosage because of all the great sleep I have been able to get. Other than fainting, mood has been very good, although slow &amp; groggy in the mornings till about 10:30.""",7.0,7
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve used paragard for 10 years and just replaced for a new one. It not only regulated my cycle, it helped reduced my heavy flow down to a minimal, with little to no side effects. I highly recommend it for anyone who chooses not to have anymore children.""",10.0,13
Anastrozole,Breast Cance,"""I&#039;ve been on Arimidex for 10 weeks. Although I had arthritis prior to taking Arimidex, my joint discomfort has increased substantially and now I find that my joints (especially my hands and hips) are swollen and always painful. My fingernails have thinned and continually split and tear off, often below the quick (ouch!). I&#039;m also disheartened to notice that my eyebrows and eyelashes, which had just grown back after my last chemo session, have started to either break or fall out again. Bone and muscle pain are always with me now.""",4.0,148
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I&#039;m not sure if I exactly needed Plan B, but I stressed after reading forums about pre cum having sperm in it, so I bought it and took it 27 hours after the unprotected sex. I was so worried but once I got my period I thought that I probably had nothing to worry about in my situation. So I&#039;m writing this review to share my symptoms to those who like me were worried I didn&#039;t get many of the symptoms. So my symptoms started about the next day after taking Plan B. I was bloated, and I felt a pain near my left ovary, cramping, and breast tenderness. I did not spot up until my period came which was a little under 2 weeks since taking the pill. I hope this helps you in your quest to see if you could be pregnant.""",8.0,12
Glimepiride,"Diabetes, Type 2","""The problem I have with this medicine is it makes me sleepy and an occasional headache. Hard to get anything done when you want to sleep all the time.""",7.0,21
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve been on depo since I was 13, I&#039;m now 34. It has worked wonderfully for me and I don&#039;t really have any serious complaints. But a couple years ago, I started spotting out of the blue! I&#039;ve never had that issue before, as my periods had completely stopped. Not sure if it is normal or not, but it&#039;s extremely painful and there is no way to track it or plan for it.""",8.0,7
Dexlansoprazole,GERD,"""WORKED for my GERD......BUT I had not done my homework and mistakenly thought (since it&#039;s flu season) that the raging flu symptoms I had for 3 weeks in a row were just bad luck - I had caught them ALL! one right after another! NO! Most noteable symptom is screaming burning diarrhea but seriously.....I&#039;ve been off it a week and up all night again tonight with diarrhea because I ate today. This is awful. When will my gut be back to normal....? I&#039;m taking probiotic acidophlus and cheap previously reliable anti-diarrhea pills, no relief!  One month now without a solid stool, this can&#039;t be good, calling the Dr on Monday since stopping the med has not corrected the problem.""",1.0,20
Finasteride,Androgenetic Alopecia,"""I am 23 and started noticing a bit of hairline recession at about 21. My hair was slightly thinning around the temples, but never in the front. 

I am 1 month into 1mg of propecia daily, and I do not think it has affected the temples areas, but the front of my hair has started thinning in the last couple weeks. In bright lighting, i can see pretty far back onto my scalp when looking from the front (it looks like my temples did about a year ago), and it&#039;s scary. I don&#039;t think I am noticeably shedding anymore than I used to, but I can&#039;t run my fingers through my hair without getting at least at couple hairs. Overall I have definitely lost more hair at an accelerated rate. Hopefully this is just an initial shed.""",5.0,5
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been using this product for 4  years. Anyone who is concerned about spotting and immediately switches is just being impatient. It&#039;s not easy for your body to be programmed to have a period monthly and then switch in an instant to every 3months. You WILL have spotting for the 1st 2-3 cycles, but it will go away! You must be patient and give your body time to adjust. There are so many versions of this available now: Seasonique, Seasonale. If one isn&#039;t working for you because you feel as though it&#039;s giving you worse cramps, acne, etc., try another brand. I have not experienced worse acne and my periods are shorter and less painful. Remember your life changes- just because your acne got worse doesn&#039;t mean it was automatically your birth control.""",10.0,6
Medroxyprogesterone,Endometriosis,"""I&#039;ve been taking Depo for about 15 years and it&#039;s never given me any negative symptoms. I went on it very young because I had painful abnormal periods. I haven&#039;t had any menstral cycles the whole time, which means no pain. I&#039;ve never struggled with weight gain. My bones are healthy and strong, in fact I&#039;ve never had a broken bone in my entire life. It&#039;s highly effective as a birth control and I am very happy with it.""",10.0,26
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""My psychologist originally suggested Lexapro to treat my anxiety and panic disorder, then my doctor prescribed it. I was told that it is not habit forming and that it has low side effects and works well to treat panic disorder. I started out on 10mg for 3 weeks then went up to 20mg. My side effects have been mild and have included nausea (the first few days), weight loss (which I don&#039;t mind) because of decreased appetite, mild increased sweating, and recently trouble falling asleep. All in all I am very pleased with it and have had only one panic attack in over a month. I used to have multiple ones weekly. I feel like I am finally getting my life back and I would recommend this medicine to anyone.""",10.0,137
Olopatadine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""It changed my life.""",9.0,14
Aggrenox,"Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis","""I have been taking Aggrenox for close to two years and have had no side effects. It was prescribed for me in case the problem I had earlier in 2008 was in fact a stroke. It was never decided if that is what my problem was. All I know is I am fine now and I never want to have the same thing happen to me again. Aggrenox is fairly expensive, but it seems to be doing its job.""",8.0,42
Adapalene,Acne,"""I began to use Epiduo and Differin one month ago. At first I was dissapointed because I had unrealistically high expectations for how fast they would work, but once I got over that and realized it would take time I was fine. I used Velocity moisturizer for the dryness and it didn&#039;t work at all sadly, but then I witched to Cetaphil and my skin began to improve because it was no longer too dry. My skin isn&#039;t where I want it to be yet, but looking back at older pictures before using the products, I know it&#039;s on its way.""",8.0,33
Carafate,Stomach Ulce,"""I was prescribed this with protonix after having intense pain from gastritis. I can&#039;t really tell if it&#039;s helping. My doctor said the stomach lining is something that takes a while to heal so I guess I will just have to wait and see. I am going back 2 weeks after starting carafate. My stomach hasn&#039;t had any major flare ups but some days it definitely hurts and I think I&#039;m having some intense back pain because of the carafate. I&#039;ve been trying not to take too much advil but I can&#039;t even sleep because of the back pain.""",5.0,9
Doxycycline,Acne,"""After taking it for a month, it significantly cleared my skin with moderate but not severe acne, as well just the little bumps.  For me I have to take the medication with food or else I get super nauseous.  I still get some acne, but it has significantly decreased since I started taking it.""",8.0,13
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Cervical Dystonia,"""Suffered undiagnosed since I was about 18.  I am 74 now and thanks
to this site and others, I diagnosed myself and got referral to a wonderful neurologist.  I got my first injection last week, and for the
first time since I was a kid, I feel like a kid again.  It&#039;s not perfect, but I
never knew perfect.  No more pain, and I can walk again and not think about my neck.  I wish I had this before I left my wonderful job on a handicapped pension. It gave me my life back.""",10.0,25
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""Mixed review - taken for headaches, virtually cured as a result but left with a mid-sized hiatus hernia. 
Had severe migraines - actually was in a constant state of them. 
I was told to have: 
10mg for 2 weeks. 
20mg for 4 weeks. 
30 mg for the rest of the 6 months. 

I ended up going up to 20mg for the rest of the 6 months, not 30mg because I felt dysphagia symptoms and very slight heart palpitations. 
Since being off for the last 8 months, I only have migraine-like headaches once every month (usually if no sleep + anxiety). 
BE CAREFUL, I had a history of acid reflux issues. Now at 25, I have a mid-size hiatus hernia and GERD and I&#039;m on PPI&#039;s for the rest of my life!""",8.0,13
Mesalamine,Crohn's Disease,"""I had surgery removing 6&quot; of my small intestines. In Dec. 2013 was diagnosed with Crohn&#039;s disease, I have been taking Pentasa for about 3 months, since Jan. 2014. It has really helped me but I am losing handfuls of hair every day. I am also having dizzy spells. The hardest side effect to deal with is, every time I have a bowel movement, I have terrible itching inside my rectum. Otherwise I haven&#039;t noticed any other side effects yet.""",10.0,6
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""It did not taste good but I managed to drink the first dose. I threw up about 1/2 hour later. Bowel movements started a few hours after that and continued through the night although it slowed down after a bit and I got about 2 hours sleep. The second dose I started an hour early to prevent throwing up again and to finish bowel movements before I had to go to the hospital since it was over an hour drive.
      The doctor&#039;s notes said I did a good prep. I was worried since I had thrown up some of the first dose. Also if you have constipation you can start a little early as it may take more time to work. Also the taste is gross so giving yourself time to drink it with water in between helps to prevent gagging and vomiting.""",6.0,4
Copper,Birth Control,"""Insertion is painful, but quick. I spotted for two or three days following the procedure and only cramped the day of. I&#039;m breastfeeding so have not yet had a period so I can&#039;t comment on whether or not it&#039;s heavier than normal yet.""",10.0,9
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I had moderate anxiety. I was prescribed 20 mg first day on it gave me extreme anxiety and made me very unsteady, dizzy, made my palms and feet very sweaty, high pounding heart rate. It lasted throughout the days and made it very hard to sleep until I stopped taking it a week later.""",1.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I started taking Tri-Sprintec to treat acne, and I just finished my first pack. My acne has always been moderate, but after a couple days of the pill, I had a HUGE flare, but then it went back down to normal after a week or so (Normal for me being 2-6 new zits every morning and every night). But, I know it will take 3-6 months for it to regulate my body, so I&#039;ll be patient and wait. I will comment and say that it did have a few negative side effects. I started to get headaches, later in the night. I&#039;m very irritable, tired, and down. I gained a little weight, but nothing that bugs me that much. I&#039;m not recommending against this pill as I&#039;ve only been on it for a month, and everyone&#039;s body is different. Just be prepared and wait, they say.""",3.0,2
Effexor XR,Depression,"""Side effect: sexual dysfunction""",4.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""While it was effective, I hated the side effects and am discontinuing after less than one month. It made me feel hungry and I started to break out. I was having sleep issues and bleeding in between periods. I&#039;m currently on my cycle and I&#039;m miserable. My period has been heavy for four days and I have cramps. This is unusual for me. Not worth it!""",4.0,2
Paroxetine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I suffered from BDD, and mental checking. I immediately began to have a reduction in obsessive thoughts. For 3 1/2 years I remained on paxil. Going as high as 25mg which was too high for me and gave me intestinal problems, not to mention wanting to sleep all the time. I finally got down to 12mg, then 10, then 7.5, which was good for 1 1/2, and then finally down to 5. I then made the big mistake of throwing the meds out thinking I had beaten OCD. Within a month and a half the anxiety, obsessions were back like never before. Now back on 10mg I feel like myself again. It&#039;s important to remember whenever you start or change a dose it&#039;s going to take a few weeks for your brain to adjust. I also take the med at night. All in all a God send.""",9.0,4
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""In general temazepam 15Mg has worked quite well as a sleep aid.  Without it I used to lay there for hours &quot;replaying&quot; the day&#039;s events in my mind and planning the next day.  Now, once the drowsy feeling hits me, about 1/2 hour after taking it, I can fall right to sleep.  Now if I could only get my aging Beagle to sleep all night and not wake me up at 3:30-4:00 AM to go out I&#039;d be all set!  That has nothing to do with the temazepam, though, it works for me!""",9.0,13
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""It seems that the single day/dose medication (4 pills in one day) seems to have less severe side effects than your long treatments (7-10 day). I was diagnosed with BV and I was prescribed Metronidazole (flagyl) with 4 pills. I took two at first because I didn&#039;t know how the side effects would effect me but I felt nothing, so I took the other two pills two hours later and still, I feel fine. Maybe a little pain in my abdomen, but if you&#039;ve ever slept on a bad mattress, the feeling is something of that sort. Not bad. Woke up this morning and my discharge seems to be gone and the itch as well. Now all I&#039;m doing is making sure I don&#039;t develope a yeast infection by wearing loose clothing, drinking lots of water/ cranberry juice &amp; eating yogurt.""",10.0,10
Dasatinib,Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia,"""I am in a study using Sprycel as INITIAL treatment for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). When first diagnosed with CML, my white blood cell (wbc) count was 19,000. I started taking Sprycel 50mg twice a day. On my 3 month follow-up, my wbc was 5,000 and my BCR-ABL was 0.001 (Almost complete remission). Have been there for the past year with very little side effects. Just occasional headache and mild skin outbreaks. I would highly recommend it to anyone with CML.""",9.0,52
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I originally had the Nexplanon implant fitted 5 years ago, when I was 16. Shortly after, I started suffering with depression and body confidence issues and my interest in food disappeared all together. I was put on medication for this but more recently, I have started having issues such as constant bleeding with no breaks, acne, I have been placed on a stronger dose of medication for depression and anxiety for the second time as this has just gotten worse, migranes and muscle aches and pains! I would not reccomend this to any women as, for me, it&#039;s been more trouble than it&#039;s worth. Now it&#039;s been removed, I feel like myself again!""",1.0,1
Epiduo,Acne,"""I had cystic acne, although not much of my face is affected by it, but the area I do have it is extremely bad! .. I have just been put on a 6 month course of antibiotics and epiduo. I have only been using it for a week and like many of the reviews say, my skin has been very sore and even the mildest of wash/moisturisers still sting when applied. But I think I have found a solution!! .. When I apply the Marino badescu healing soothing mask after washing my face, I rinse that off and then apply epiduo, I have absolutely no sting at all !!! I would recommend people trying this! As far as wether it works or not I think it&#039;s far to early to say but I hope I&#039;m one of the success stories!""",4.0,1
Lorazepam,Insomnia,"""My doctor started me off on 1mg 3 times/day and I kept trying less (with doctor permission) and am now down to .25 in afternoon and at bedtime with an additional .25 during night if needed - it works fine for me and minimal side effects.""",8.0,57
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""I&rsquo;ve had the Kyleena IUD for just over 3 months, (I have like no pain tolerance) it was incredible painful the day I got it inserted, on the way home I had to sit with the seat laid back and my feet on the dash to find a little comfort, ever since when my period come I cramp really badly starting a few days before, lasting thill the end of my period, I also spot for like a week after my period, my cramps are to a level now that sometimes I can&rsquo;t move and I just wanna drop, I&rsquo;ve got hold of my gyn to get it removed, I can&rsquo;t do the pain anymore, I have PCOS and it&rsquo;s more painful than my first period after 8 months without one, it&rsquo;s almost as bad as cyst bursting on my ovaries pain wise.""",4.0,1
Baclofen,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""Baclofen is a miracle for alcohol and addiction.""",10.0,101
Nexium,Barrett's Esophagus,"""Side effects are horrible. Fatigue,dizziness,foggy head,aching muscles &amp; burning toes.""",6.0,13
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""Been on this Lyrica 200mg for @ least 2 yrs I still have a lot of pain from having the disease of Fibromyalgia &amp; Chronic pain along with arthritis they raised it up to the highest dose &amp; still hurt very much &amp; I agree with the lady above u do gain weight trying to hang in there! Hope they find something better for me &amp; every one else Blessings to all """,5.0,33
Avapro,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been on Avapro 150mgs for about 8 years and I love it. My blood pressure is always good and usually 110/72 so it works. I was on calcium channel blockers before and they did not control my hypertension. From day 1 Avapro worked with no side effects. I have recommended to others who had  problems and when their Doctor switched them to Avapro, and their blood pressure is now controlled. I love this. """,10.0,67
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I have crps I was in a coma for 6 days and life support for two weeks I was on kidney diyalisis for 35 days and stayed in the hospital the entire time off of that and kidneys back to normal but my spinal cord swelled and leaked fluid so have severe nerve damage on left leg and foot I have trouble walking and had to learn how to again constant burning and electric shocking but this eases the pain the only thing I am worried about is I am 32 and this is a non curable condition over time I will build up a tolerance so be very careful with this medicine""",8.0,30
Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been on Diazide for 38 yrs. My drugs store told me they couldn&#039;t get the meds. anymore, so I got a prescription for Maxide!!!, I took one dose and I got very sick and weak. I did not take another one.  I got online found another Drug Store, ask them if they carried Diazide in the Phrma. He said YES. I got my doctor to write me another script. I drove 35 miles and got my Diazide. (Mail order now)""",10.0,18
Lyza,Birth Control,"""I decided to give this pill a try and I honestly HATE it. I have been on it for 10 months and the only thing that was nice AT FIRST was not having a period. My periods stopped once I started taking the pill and I haven&#039;t had one since. I used to breakout a lot a few years ago but once I got my first bc pill which was a combined pill I almost never broke out. Since I&#039;ve been on Lyza I don&#039;t think I have gone more than 1-2 days at a time without breaking out. I&#039;ll finally get it cleared up for one day and then boom the next day painful zits pop up. I&#039;ve had enough and I can&#039;t wait to get off this pill and go back to a combined pill.""",2.0,8
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I was diagnosed with ADHD, this year, at age 20 as a Sophomore in college.  Vyvanse is the first and only medication I have ever taken to treat my ADHD. Pre Vyvanse, I had a cumulative 3.5 gpa in my first two semesters of college.  Post Vyvanse after 1 semester of taking it, I got a 3.62 GPA. While my GPA didn&#039;t increase tremendously, I did notice that I could pay attention in class a lot better and that I was learning a lot more. On Vyvanse, I can easily put 12 hours in the library if needed and be way more organized. I recently obtained an internship for Xmas break, and I wouldn&#039;t be able to work 60+ hours behind a desk per week without it. Vyvanse has made a difference in my life.""",8.0,45
Bactrim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I was prescribed Bactrim for a very painful UTI that I could not flush out naturally with water and cranberry. My UTI pain subsided after about 5 hours of the first dose of Bactrim which is great. However, the side effects are not so pleasant. I have had chills, mild diarrhea, vivid nightmares/dreams and extreme migraines. I am on day 3 of a 7 day prescription, but I am contemplating stopping after day 4 or 5 if the side effects continue. The side effects are still not as bad as the UTI pain!""",8.0,24
Prednisone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""I suffer from bad urticaria/hives and the anti histamines the doctor prescribed did next to nothing. Prescribed Prednisone, almost instant relief, the only drawback is I stay awake longer, require less sleep, but I&#039;m not tired so no biggy, just wish I had been prescribed this a long time ago. I only take 1 or 2 when the hives are really bad, about once every 2 or 3 weeks.""",8.0,29
Multivitamin,Dietary Supplementation,"""This has been the ONLY thing I found to help my out of control hot flashes, nightsweats, etc. It really took the edge off and allows me to cope with menopause. There were times when I just wanted to die and this saved my life. But give it time. It probably took about 2-4 weeks of daily use before I noticed a lessening of my symptoms. Hang in there. It works.""",9.0,25
Zytiga,Prostate Cance,"""I have had lots of energy and felt good until recently. My PSA initially went from 66 to 0.1, after 20 months it has started to rise, now it is 0.8 The medicine was easy to take.  I did have a decrease in bone thickness. My bones have now 
shown and increase in mets.""",10.0,18
Tikosyn,Arrhythmia,"""Just started tikosyn at 125 mcg twice daily. Rythym is ok but heart rate is elevated and changes suddenly. Also have tightness in the chest.""",4.0,74
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Scheduled for Colonoscopy in the am.  Taste was horrible!  I informed the outpatient nurse that the directions on Suprep stated to do divided doses (that would mean taking a dose the morning of the procedure).  She told me absolutely not and to do both bottles tonight.  I did them back to back.  I did notice severe chills (and still have them) and had no clue what this was from until stumbling upon this site.  I went to the bathroom approximately 12 times and I am running clear now after 5.5 hours.  I hope I am clean as have been severely constipated for 2 months but did have some dark water and now clear.  I gave this product a 5 out of 10 because of the taste but hey, none of the prep taste great!""",5.0,6
Ketorolac,Pain,"""I was given Toradol via IV in the ER to relieve pain from kidney stone attack and it worked wonders for me! It made the pain go away completely within about 20 minutes and didn&#039;t make me feel doped up or sick to my stomach. I also didn&#039;t experience any side effects from it.""",9.0,48
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""The price of cialis has almost doubled. Can someone explain this?
In 2014, 8 20mg pills was $275. July of 2015 for 10 pills 20mg it cost $455.""",1.0,48
Doryx,Acne,"""Acne cleared up but I&#039;m tired of the side effects.  Shortness of breath is the main one, I go up a flight of stairs and I have to give myself a minute before I can speak.  I&#039;m 33 years old 6&#039;2&quot; 200lbs and I exercise so this is totally new to me. I also feel more tired now than ever before. Other side effects I&#039;ve read about were hair loss, teeth discoloration, yeast infection in women.""",7.0,9
Silodosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have just read through most of the comments here and find them accurate about the side-effects: no ejaculate while on it, but stopping the drug ends that problem after a little while. 

I had a procedure called Urolift where my urologist (with local anesthesia) inserted 4 tiny devices that open up the urethra (like shoring up a tunnel) to create more flow. During the operation in his office and while awake, one of the little clips didn&#039;t attach fully and when I urinated a few days later it came out (OUCH). After that no more pain from it traveling out but lots of bloody urine for a few days. 

Bottom line: the procedure worked out well even with three of them implanted. It has been a year and just had bladder infection cured with Cipro.""",5.0,8
Nebivolol,High Blood Pressure,"""I was a 38 year old male, 100 pounds overweight, with hypertension (at doctor&#039;s office typical BP measurement was 155/95) and tachycardia and arrhythmia with intense exercise. My resting heart rate would also occasionally be high when I felt angry (which was, and is, often). I was prescribed 10 mg Bystolic and within an hour I felt calmed and my heart rate went from &gt;80 to &lt;60. Over the next few weeks on 5 mg daily, my blood pressure measurements had dropped about 10 points on systolic and diastolic. It is now 4 years later, my doctor&#039;s office blood pressure measurement is typically 130/80 (at home 125/75), and I&#039;ve lost the 100 pounds. I am now reducing my dose to 2.5 mg. """,10.0,96
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Gained 15+ lbs in 3 months - not even sure how much weight I gained due to the constant water weight and bloating I&#039;ve had. I dropped the pill mid cycle because I was so frustrated, hoping to go back to my normal weight in 2 months.
No other symptoms for me.""",3.0,10
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I give it a 9 out of 10 only because it&#039;s kind of expensive, even with insurance, and insurance doesn&#039;t cover much of it. Take out the price, and it&#039;s a ten. 

I&#039;ve tried the 20mg, halves of 20mgs (10mg) and multiple doses of the 5mg. I&#039;ll just say this. No side effects to speak of and tons of fun. Takes away any worry that you won&#039;t be able to perform. If anything it brings you back to the time when you were 16 and had to jump into the pool so as not to embarrass yourself in public. 

About the only way it has failed me... I don&#039;t have the desire to lug his and her&#039;s bathtubs out into the yard and hold hands (See commercials). Aside from that, phew, top-notch!""",9.0,34
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I am on my third week with Chantix. I usually smoke about half a pack a day. I have tried the gum and patches. I still couldn&#039;t quit. I&#039;m 29 and smoked for 9 years. My insurance Covered it. So it&#039;s amazing.  I am down to 1.5 cigs a day. Benefits are a curved appetite, disgusting taste of cigs, and I feel chill. I suffer from Anxiety and I haven&#039;t felt anxious at all. Chantix is gonna allow me to start running again and get back to good health. This is a life saver!  A real blessing!  It&#039;s hard quitting nicotine. I loved smoking!""",10.0,18
Enulose,,"""Headache, flatulence""",10.0,12
Ativan,Anxiety,"""I had a great experience with Ativan.  It does a great job of heading off a panic attack when you feel one coming on.  It works very quickly (5 minutes or less).  It doesn&#039;t make you feel drunk or high, but more just kind of relaxed and mellow (a bit sleepy).  I took a very low dose, as needed, and it&#039;s just nice to have something in case I need it, that wasn&#039;t real addictive or habit forming.  Like having a spare tire.  You don&#039;t have to use it very often, but it&#039;s comforting knowing you have one, and it will get you through.  I didn&#039;t notice any side effects at all to be honest, except for feeling sleepy when I took it sometimes, but that&#039;s not always a bad thing.""",10.0,109
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Works fine but shots are easier""",9.0,15
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had the Nexplanon in for almost two years now. I&#039;m about to go get it out. The only positive is no periods. Now for the negatives. Irritability, mood swings, depression, anxiety, uncontrollable anger, weight gain, acne, oily hair, and hair loss. I&#039;m so unhappy all the time, and I thought it was something going on in my life, but I have nothing to stress about. I&#039;m not pleasant to be around, and I used to be the happiest and most pleasant person I know. I&#039;m getting it removed bc I feel like I&#039;m destroying mine and my son&#039;s self esteem. Please don&#039;t get the Nexplanon unless you are trying to screw up your life.  I will never recommend this birth control to anyone.""",3.0,12
Abatacept,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Limited improvement after 4 months, developed bad rash and MD refused to continue medication.""",2.0,35
Pregabalin,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I am naturally an anxious person/born worrier but I saw a dr because panic attacks were waking me in the night and my chest pain was hard to cope with. I explained to the dr that I didn&#039;t feel depressed but I worried constantly through the night about things, and would also wake suddenly with chest pain. The dr sent me for ECG but I knew the pain was linked to anxiety. Anyway, after the ECG came back clear, he prescribed Pregabalin (a much lower dose than most people on here) and I only take one at night. I now sleep better, I have not woken with a panic attack since taking them, and my anxiety is no longer controlling me. I&#039;ve been on them 6 months.""",8.0,33
Treximet,Migraine,"""Great medicine. The only bad thing is it is expensive! $225 for 9 pills. Well worth it though. I take it when I feel a migraine start and it&#039;s gone in about 20 minutes. The only side effect I had was really heavy extremities for about an hour. I could deal with that though compared to the migraine.""",9.0,4
Aviane,Birth Control,"""My only complaint is that my period has NOT ended and I&#039;m on day 11.  Who wants to bleed for 11 days and counting?!  I&#039;m going to my OB/GYN this week and will ask her to switch the pill.  I haven&#039;t had any other side effects; no cramps, no weight gain, no acne, just abnormal lengthy bleeding.""",5.0,27
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""Yaz was my best friend. I began the pill when I was 15 for irregular periods but I didn&#039;t expect it to clear my skin the way it did. It cleared my face, back, and chest. I mean I finally got compliments on my skin. I got pregnant a month after I stopped taking it and my skin was worse than ever. The only reason I&#039;m giving it a 9 is because it didn&#039;t work for me after giving birth. It gave me migraines and the acne didn&#039;t clear up. However, I&#039;m almost positive it was due to me not taking it religiously like I did in high school.""",9.0,8
Duexis,,"""I was prescribed Duexis for bursitis and IT Band syndrome.  After taking five tablets over two days, according to the directions and always with food, the effects were unbearable.  I first noticed rapid weight gain then severe stomach pain, and ultimately diarrhea which was black and sticky. Wicked stuff.  Stopped immediately, will resume with low doses of ibuprofen and naproxen.  The only good thing I can say about it is that it did control my pain and provided a deep, restful sleep.""",1.0,13
Contrave,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve read many are having nausea and headache with contrave. I&#039;ve had a headache but it didn&#039;t last long. The med is working as my Dr told me it would. It helps with cravings. I take two around 11 am after I&#039;ve eaten a healthy breakfast. That dosage kicks in a couple of hours later which keeps me from cravings in the afternoon. I then take two more around 4pm these stop those dreaded night cravings. 
One must eat healthy and not expect a drug to take pounds off miracously. I&#039;ve lost 3 lbs since beginning them 13 days ago. I&#039;m very happy with these results.""",8.0,2
Amoxicillin,Bronchitis,"""I am sorry for those who do have allergic reactions to this antibiotic.  I am prone to bronchitis.  I am allergic to leviquin and doxycycline but amoxicillin works for me!""",10.0,2
Dextromethorphan,Cough,"""First off, it tasted awful. Secondly, I thought I was dying on my bathroom floor an hour after taking it. It gave me chills, extreme nausea, diarrhea and dizziness. Double checked the expiration date to see if that had something to do with it, nope. My cough is calm but it&#039;s not worth fighting nausea and dizziness four hours later. I will never take this medicine again.""",1.0,7
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""This medication only dries me out and seems to make my spasms worse. I somehow feel this is related.""",2.0,30
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""Geez, people - brain chemistry is a personal thing, and so are your issues - don&#039;t tell other people &quot;don&#039;t waste your money&quot; because you tried something for one night and had nightmares.

As for me, it works pretty well. I&#039;ve tried everything, and the only things that work are the benzo&#039;s and benzo-like drugs, however, I would need to increase the dose every night to overcome tolerance, which means I can only take them for a few nights a month. The Belsomra seems to have no side effects for me whatsoever, just a gentle urge to sleep (which can be easily ignored if necessary, unlike a good dose of ambien which is dangerous) and the ability to stay asleep or fall back asleep.""",8.0,31
Lasix,Edema,"""I was prescribed the generic form of Lasix a few days ago for severe peripheral edema. The doctor had me taking 20 mg twice a day for three days and now I&#039;m taking 20 mg. So far, I have notice only a subtle difference/improvement in the major swelling of my feet, ankles, legs and abdomen. I am experiencing an increase in frequency of urination, as others have described, but it doesn&#039;t seem like I &#039;m voiding enough, which may be why I am still so swollen. It has been only four days on Lasix and I am in terrible pain. Hopefully, the swelling will subside or at least decrease, otherwise, I will be contacting the MD for advice. I have also experienced headaches daily since I began the medication. I have been extremely dizzy as well.""",6.0,77
Lortab,Pain,"""I had a torn tendon in my knee and had to have surgery. They gave me this for my pain. It has been relatively good. It takes my pain away for about 4 hours then I need to take it again. But now I&#039;ve got to take it every 6 hours and it doesn&#039;t last that long. So for 2 hours I have to suffer. So for long lasting pain management it doesn&#039;t work that well, but for short term, it&#039;s great. And it doesn&#039;t upset my stomach.""",8.0,11
Carbamazepine,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""I was having severe attacks several times a day and within two days on tegretol they stopped. I still get very minor twinges at times from trigger areas. It has been two weeks plus now and I can still recall beginning to brush my teeth and ending up on the floor, so I would be happy if I retain this level of control forever.""",9.0,66
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""I was Diagnosed with Hep C 2001 tried one treatment in 2003 which was not effective, ultimately costing Me a Liver Transplant in jan 2011. In 2015 they determined that the Hep C was affecting my new Liver scale wise of O-4, I was at 2. In Jan 2015 they put Me on the Harvoni regiment 12 weeks. As of June 2016 Blood work indicates no more Hep C Virus,  although there are preliminary signs of kidney issues they believe they are temporary.  I Definitely consider the Harvoni a success""",10.0,19
Lortab,Pain,"""I take Lortab for back and foot pain. The pain is a result of getting diabetes and back pain is from a wreck 12 years ago that nearly ended my life. I used to take 7.5mg every 4 hours and it used to work but now I take 15mg 3 times a day.""",9.0,9
Prograf,"Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis","""Liver transplant 5 years ago. No rejection.  Generally confortable drug. I have experienced small skin cancers easily treated, no problem. I itch from time to time not objectional and I don&#039;t blame it on the drug.  Generally thankful for this drug.  I am careful about infections because of reduced immunity.  Thank you.""",9.0,23
Tramadol,ibromyalgia,"""I have been using Ultram (tramadol) for over 8 years for my fibromyalgia pain.  I started on it for a shoulder and neck injury, and it worked so great, I have been able to stay on it. In those 8 years I have actually lowered my dose by less than half, and get through a day on 75 mg.  It keeps me working.  I can not take it late in the day or it keeps me from sleeping well.  If you are in pain, moderate to BAD days, I suggest you try it in moderate levels.  It will not help for headaches for me.  Stopping to take it will produce withdrawal symptoms after a time. Be prepared to go through a miserable, cranky day.  Good luck, and feel well.""",9.0,88
Armodafinil,Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,"""My nervous system is extremely sensitive to this medicine. However I take a fourth of a 150mg tablet every 5 hrs or so. This keeps my nervous system in check and my POTS symptoms subside. Sometimes it gives me cold hands and feet and anxiety however it is worth that compared to the brain fog with POTS.""",7.0,33
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I was very scared at first after reading so many bad reviews but decided to go through with it as I figured everybody is different.  The procedure was very quick,  I was on my period when I had it done, I&#039;m not going to lie, it hurt but it passed pretty fast.  My period stopped within a day, however I continue to have discharge with a tint of blood.  I didn&#039;t experience bad cramps or anything like other users have described.  For me, it was worth taking the chance, I&#039;m not planning on having more kids and I have endometriosis and am hopeful that this will help with that.  Do your research, we all react different to medication, check with your Dr. and make sure this is the best option for you. I will leave another review in a few months.""",7.0,6
Cozaar,High Blood Pressure,"""I had been taking Benicar 20/12 mg for about 5 years, as there is no generic substitution for Benicar and it was very expensive I asked my Doctor for another drug.  Cozaar was suggested and it had just become generic the week before. I have been taking it for about 6 weeks.  I don&#039;t feel any negative side effects. So far so good.""",9.0,118
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""I am 21 years old and I have had sever anxiety and OCD for 5 years. I almost didn&#039;t graduate high school and almost lost my job because I couldn&#039;t even get out of bed or leave the comfort of my own home so I resorted to medicine. I was also dealing with a slight depression at the time and so my doctor recommended Paxil to me and for 2 years I have been on the 10mlg dose and it works wonders! The only negative thing that I have to say about it is that I don&#039;t feel like I have a lot of energy and it made me gain 50lbs..I attempted to get off and with counseling deal with my anxiety on my own and went through extreme withdraws, (brain spasms!!, mood swings, depression.) I love this stuff it changed my life but it sucks  coming off of it.""",9.0,26
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""First and foremost, this is going to sound counterintuitive, but do not believe everything you read on the internet. The Kyleena insertion was hardly considered uncomfortable for me. I know everyone&rsquo;s pain tolerance is different, but I&rsquo;d like to think I have a low pain tolerance and I probably wouldn&rsquo;t have been able to tell that the insertion was any different than a routine GYN visit. If you consider Pap smears excruciatingly painful, then you may just find this uncomfortable, however it is a quick 3 minute procedure with hardly any discomfort. Maybe, if anything, just some pressure.

Disclaimers: I just had it placed 45 minutes ago, without being premeditated, walked out and drove myself home. I am also Day 4 on my menstrual cycle.""",8.0,1
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I have been on Adipex for almost two years. When they say it not a such thing as a  miracle pill they haven&#039;t tried this. 10 pounds from my goal of losing 150 pounds. My weight loss has slowed down a bit but as long as the numbers go down and not up, I&#039;m still happy.  I did experience extremely dry mouth, dizziness and loss of appetite for the first two months.. BUT IT WAS WORTH EVERY BIT. Now I&#039;m starting to have sleeping problems which I don&#039;t like. I am very scared if I stop taking it I&#039;m going to gain my Weight back. """,10.0,65
Tapentadol,Pain,"""Nucynta did not relieve my pain at all. I have seen many negative comments about this new medicine. Many government officials want to do away with oxycodones and force people with chronic pain to get physical therapy.  It&#039;s unfortunate to punish those who don&#039;t abuse their medicines.""",1.0,184
Cyred,Birth Control,"""This medication from day 1 made me feel not so good but week 3 I already have breast buds and fat on hips. Love this pill""",9.0,0
Victoza,Weight Loss,"""Hi, it&#039;s me again. My last post was on 7/20, I last visited the Dr on 8/16 with a weight-loss total of 5lbs for the month and 56lbs since 3/6. Nothings changed all is well.""",10.0,17
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Well I am a very busy 25 yr old mother of one cute boy, thus the pill was not an option for me since I know that I would forget to take it. Mirena was the best option for me. I have had it for 5 months now and trust me I love it but I have experienced side effects. I have gained a substantial about of weight since the insertion and the bloating happens often. Mirena does it&#039;s job well but I can not tolerate the weight gain. I will be removing it within two weeks and I know with my vigorous workout schedule and healthy eating habit I will be returning to my normal weight quickly. Then I&#039;ll get the Mirena again. I wouldn&#039;t consider Mirena to anyone who has had struggled with their weight and have more than fifteen pounds to lose. Good Luck.""",4.0,1
Guaifenesin,Bronchitis,"""Made coughing a lot easier after feeling like I was going to die from the phlegm that was blocking my air passage. I didn&#039;t give it a full 10 because it gave me a slight headache and a bit numb/tingling feeling all over my body but nothing to be alarmed about. Oh my goodness what a difference. I can breathe and finally sleep knowing I&#039;m not going to choke to death. Thank you Mucinex.""",9.0,99
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""It has helped me tremendously to cope with my anxiety, panic attacks and depression. I would recommend this to anyone with the same symptoms that I have.""",8.0,2
Modafinil,Narcolepsy,"""I agree fantastic awareness however downside I became obsessive, mood swings and suicidal feelings. Now I have been offered Ritalin. Hope this works without side effects.""",1.0,18
Symbicort,COPD,"""After the VA diagnosed my concern as COPD they gave me Combivent 4 times a day and I had to use a rescue Albuterol in between that. It was very discouraging. The doctor then sent me Symbicort 80/4.5 the first day was a miracle. I can shovel snow, walk my dog 1/2 mile and have not touched the rescue once. Not sure of any side effects yet as it has been only a week but the BEST week in a long time. I would recommend this to anyone who can use it.""",10.0,98
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""I am an anxiety-ridden individual with a phobia of vomit and a sensitive stomach. I was deathly afraid to take 1g of azithromycin at once, especially since I&#039;ve gotten very ill from smaller doses. BUT! I survived. Here&#039;s how.
1. Start by eating STARCH. And a decent amount. I ate a large plate of pasta, then drank two bottles of water.
2. Take the pills/powder. (I was given powder)
3. Drink more water, eat a few crackers.
4. Start to nibble on crackers about 30 min later.
5. Drink fizzy water. Drink A LOT OF IT.
1.5 hours in, I had around 15 minutes of intense gut-churning spasming. I took four Pepto pills over 10 minutes, and began to feel better. Next morning and no other side effects.""",10.0,5
Clonazepam,Panic Disorde,"""I had used Xanax early on after my diagnosis of panic disorder.  It definitely worked, but was a rollercoaster ride.  Klonopin lasts much longer, and I need less of it to work.  I&#039;m not worried about dependence since I use it as needed (PRN) and only 0.125 mg.  It definitely works great for me.  It is a bit constipating at times.""",9.0,21
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I have been taking trazodone for 3 weeks.I have been confused and can&#039;t comprehend. I don&#039;t like the fact that you have to take this medicine with food because I don&#039;t eat after 7:00 pm.And still not sleeping through the night.""",5.0,61
Irbesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""300 mg a day kept my blood pressure down but gave me terrible acid reflux. I&#039;d rather have the blood pressure thanks.""",8.0,43
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I take 50mg at night because of drowsiness.
The medication did help me with my migraines , I&#039;ve only had a few since I started the medication.
My side effects include, tingling in hands and feet, Red eyes, But the worst is the brain fog, trying to remember the simplest things are tough.  I have also noticed that I get angry about stuff more than I used to.""",8.0,20
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have been on Reclipsen for 3 weeks, I have been experiencing severe depression, anxiety and mood swings. My sex drive is very low, and I cry uncontrollably and for no reason. I was on Apri prior to this and it worked well and made me very even-keel. I will be switching back my next doctor&#039;s visit.""",2.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I love it. I only have to worry about it once every 3 years. I only get my period every 3 to 4 months with minimal cramping although it is a heavy flow. My period only last 4-5 days. I haven&#039;t gained weight. I can&#039;t think of a single thing &quot;wrong&quot; with it""",9.0,12
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I started Qysmia in December 2016 and had the finger and toe numbness, trouble sleeping and anxiety but that only lasted the first 10 days or so. In the past year I&#039;ve lost 50 lbs and that&#039;s without a ton of changes. I noticed a huge change in my appetite. I wasn&#039;t someone that overate to begin with which was why my weight was frustrating but now I notice I have to make an effort to eat meals because I&#039;m rarely hungry. I have plenty of energy to do everything I need to do. I am at my initial goal weight but now looking to go an extra 10lbs lighter. If I add moderate exercise, the weight comes off quick which was impossible before Qysmia. I highly recommend this! It&#039;s tough the first 2 weeks but past that, it&#039;s been super easy for me.""",10.0,69
Zomig,Migraine,"""I was given this to try for menstrual migraines. (I only get my migraines the first day of, the last day of, and sometimes halfway between periods.) While it did get rid of my migraine, the pain got A LOT worse before it went away. That was the one and only time I used this medication.""",3.0,7
Propranolol,Benign Essential Trem,"""I started off on 10 mg twice daily, almost 2 years ago, went to neuro for dizziness and migraines and tremors worse. I  slowly upped the dosage to 80 mg and the tremors were even worse.  Dropped back down to old dosage tremors still bad.  Dizziness and migraines still bad, tried 4 diff meds for migraines allergic to all 4.  Now along with all that I have started stumbling, toe will catch on floor.  I always try to walk near something to catch myself or hold onto so I don&#039;t fall.  I am only 43 but feel 80.""",3.0,26
Diltiazem,High Blood Pressure,"""Couldn&#039;t sleep all night. Had all hallucinations, unusual bad dreams, nightmares. But I did feel the chest pressure ease up and chest pains gone. I informed my Dr. and he immediately told me to stop the medicine. This was my first time on this pill. Diltiazem ER 120mg. 1 at bedtime.""",5.0,41
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""My experience is great so far!! I started 226lb and went to 190 within three months, I stand about 5 foot 7&amp;half inches. I&#039;m 59 yrs of age just loving this med. Don&#039;t know what I&#039;m gonna do when my Dr. stops prescribing this med.""",10.0,11
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""Klonopin is truly the best medication for anxiety and panic attacks! I just started taking 0.5mg yesterday and for the first time in years I am so happy and even smiling again. The anxiety is gone as well. Thank you for making this medicine!""",10.0,40
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""I have been on somas for 5 years for my back spasms. There are the only thing that I have found that works for me. I tried many other muscle relaxants and none worked. I do physical work and they make it easier to move around.""",10.0,87
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I started taking this at 150mg twice a day with some relief of pain, no side effects.  I&#039;ve recently increased to 225mg twice a day, which is the maximum dosage. I&#039;m  experiencing vertigo, sleepiness, and weight gain, but virtually no pain. My doctor feels the results out-weigh the side-effects and I agree.""",9.0,57
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I am currently on my fifth year on Nexplanon. When I first got it implanted. I noticed that I gained ALOT of weight. Within the first couple months I noticed my weight jump to 30lbs. I have struggled with my weight I questioned my doctor. Who said it doesn&#039;t cause weight gain. Then when it was time to renew my implant I gained and additional thirty pounds!!! After that I told my doctor I was told to change my diet. I did lose 30lbs. By exercising and eating less but it was a struggle. I am stuck at the first thirty pounds I dont have periods with this birth control at all! After talking with a friend of the family she did say that Nexplanon indeed caused weight gain. she had a similar experience. I&#039;m not pregnant I guess that good. I don&#039;t""",4.0,2
Citalopram,Depression,"""I started taking this medication about 2 and a half years ago, and I am now having to be taken off it, just for the fact of it&#039;s not helping me anymore. When I first started taking this medicine it helped me out a lot. I just went through a two and half year break up and fell as it&#039;s just not strong enough. I&#039;m taking 80mg a night, and its just not helping. So I got prescribed Pristiq today and now going to see how it works. Hopefully it does.""",3.0,10
Fluconazole,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I had terrible toenail fungus for many years. I participated in a double blind study of Diflucan for toenail fungus, and it was like a miracle. Month by month the fungus disappeared. Each month, I had blood work done. There was never a change in my liver function studies. It has been 10 years and the fungus has never reappeared.""",10.0,120
Apri,Birth Control,"""I started on Tri-Sprintec and I hated it. It made me break out with huge pimples, when I previously had nearly perfect skin. I switched to Apri and the acne got a lot better but is still present, when it never used to be. I don&#039;t think I&#039;ve gained weight off this pill, my weight fluctuates on its own but I have noticed (for me) significant increase in breast size, which I and my boyfriend love. I haven&#039;t noticed a decrease in sex drive, but I haven&#039;t seen my boyfriend as often as usual so when he moves back I guess we&#039;ll see. I&#039;m a very moody person and get terribly emotional around my period even without birth control, so I haven&#039;t noticed a difference there either. Overall, I&#039;d say this birth control has been a good experience!""",9.0,5
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I want to start off by saying that this birth control does what its supposed to do, I have been on it for the last five years and not one pregnancy scare and that is without any caution being used. ( I&#039;m married lol ) BUT!! Over the past five years this birth control has made my life crazy. I&#039;ve never been an emotional person and I am so emotional and take everything to heart. I feel so bad for my husband but dang he is a trooper lol I&#039;ve  always kind of had acne but it&#039;s been worse since I&#039;ve been on it. I have gained 40 lb but I am 5&quot;11 and weighing in at 170 is a healthy weight for me when I&#039;m at the point where I want to lose weight and I&#039;m not able to. It&#039;s horrible. Everyone is different but that is my experience :)""",10.0,3
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I have taken Adipex for 4 months, May-August 2012. It was suggested to me and prescribedby my primary care doctor after I had two babies and I%u2019m not having anymore. I was a little concerned at first because I have a heart condition (PPCM). However, my cardiologist okayed it. The weight came off quite quickly at first, then I think your body
starts to adjust to it. The usual course is 12 weeks. I am in my 11th week and I have lost over 25 pounds, closing in on 30 which was my goal on this medication. I hope to lose another 30 pounds by the end of the year after I am off the medication next week. I was very happy with it. It gave me a little boost of energy in the morning (that I desperately needed). """,8.0,13
Allopurinol,Gout,"""I&#039;d put ZERO, but probably won&#039;t show!
2 weeks after taking it I started to itch. PA should have taken me off. 4 weeks after start, my kidneys started to fail. 5 weeks after my face, hands, feet started to swell and flake. 
My Dr.&#039;s investigated and I had a syndrome called DRESS, Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms. Allopurinol is one of a handful of meds that causes DRESS. 
I&#039;ve also read that it has an 8% mortality rate, which is MUCH too high!""",1.0,40
Vilazodone,Depression,"""I did fine on this drug until I started the 40mg.  It actually took me awhile to figure out that it was the Vybrid because I had been doing fine on the 10,20, and 30 mg doses.  After starting the 40 mg, I began having horrible dreams where I could not remember a lot of the detail but I knew they were bad because I would wake up terrified and it would sometimes take me a few days to be my normal self again.   It was recognizable by my family too.  I would also have hallucinations right after I went to bed and I was unable to make them stop.  I would also think I was screaming in bed when I wasn&#039;t.  I am currently being weaned off of it.  It was a very scary drug for me.""",1.0,33
Armour Thyroid,Underactive Thyroid,"""This medicine makes me feel like I&#039;m going to explode.  It makes me nervous and I have difficulty sleeping. """,1.0,42
Vraylar,Schizophrenia,"""I have schizoaffective disorder bipolar type this medicine is a wonder drug it has helped with seeing things and voices. Its also helped with the negative symptoms of schizophrenia too. Now for my bipolar its helped stabalize my moods and i am nowhere near depressessed anymore.I have had no side effects at all as well my weight has been the same without diet and exercise too""",10.0,28
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""This medication is fantastic. The only reason I gave it a score of 8 is because I can sick to my stomach. It brought my sugar reading from 285 to 144 in just one day!""",8.0,31
Doxycycline,Chlamydia Infection,"""I started taking the medication to clear up my Chlamydia infection which I had horrible stomach pains, fatigue, burning and pus. Was very nervous about it. But started on the Doxycycline 100 my twice a day and I&#039;m noticing a difference. No nausea with the medication and I&#039;m feeling better, but I still have 5 days to go. Feeling hopeful this will clear it up.""",6.0,7
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""Microgestin 1/20 is the best low dose birth control pill I&#039;ve tried. Some side effects the 1st couple of months but now I feel great. No decrease in sex drive and increase in breast size - I went from an A to B cup! No other weight gain.""",10.0,13
Implanon,Birth Control,"""This is a update ..my first period since being on this form of birth control began last week around November 30, lasted for about 7 days then stopped. Everything is still going well with no side effects at all. I will continue to update monthly.""",10.0,1
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I did not have the terrible experience others have described. I started by eating light the day before with a high fiber cereal for breakfast and again for dinner. I took a Colace before bed and with these pre-prep additions, I was already clearing out before I started the Suprep. I had my prep cold and then added filtered water. I used a thick milkshake straw and put on back of my tongue. Finished the drink in two gulps followed by lemon wedge. Five minutes later the butt faucet turned on. No cramps, nausea, vomiting, or headache. I did put Desitin on my bottom to help keep the skin from getting raw. I also used soft baby butt wipes for sensitive skin for the same reason. Next dose in 4 hours and I&#039;m no longer worried about it.""",10.0,11
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I started 3-10-16 had insomnia bad, went to sleep at 9pm woke up at 5am. Felt a bit groogy but by 7am I was feeling good. This drug works for me, I was told to take half of the 50mg at bedtime. Good luck to u""",10.0,44
Dextromethorphan,Cough,"""Not only did Dextromethorphan help with my cough, but it also helped with uncovering the secrets of the universe!  

Side effects include nausea and diarrhea""",7.0,4
Ultram,Pain,"""I took Ultram for over a year after herniating a lumbar disc.  Apart from fatigue, a little dizziness and the usual constipation that seems to accompany most pain medicines, I had no major side effects.  It did not eliminate the pain, but decreased it enough for me to function for the most part (sit, drive, sleep).  However, over time my system became accustomed to the drug and it did not work for me anymore.  Thankfully, I had minimal withdrawal symptoms.  I have since tried Neurontin (Gabapentin), Nortriptyline and Topamax for chronic pain, with mixed results, and significantly worse side effects.  Still no long term solution for the pain.""",7.0,14
Soma Compound,Muscle Spasm,"""For I.C. (Interstitial cystitis) this will be the a effective anti-spasmodic for the bladder and incontinence due to a spasmodic bladder.
After 10  years on Soma; effects have decreased severely.""",8.0,10
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Lexapro has saved my life. I have been taking it at 20mg for about 1 year, and the results have been better than anything I had previously tried. I am 14 years old, and ready to face life with Lexapro on my side.""",10.0,42
Phenelzine,Migraine Prevention,"""My neurologist prescribed Nardil approximately 4-5 years ago as a last effort to control my migraine headaches. This drug has worked better than all others tried at preventing migraines, but not without some annoying side effects such as weight gain, edema in lower legs and arms, some mild memory problems and probably most annoying is the caution exercised regarding medications and foods that are to be avoided while taking Nardil. I&#039;ve gone off of it once and it was a nightmare, made me very sick and weak. I eventually got off of it totally for several weeks, but the migraines came back with a vengeance, so had to go back on the Nardil. I&#039;m considering going off of it again soon simply because of the weight gain and edema.""",7.0,12
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""40 years of methadone- 1 year of Suboxone. Life is good again.""",10.0,25
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Hate to admit, that at 61, this is a first for me.  Took the suprep and water mix at 5 pm.  Within half hour or so, things started happening.  Thought the drink itself was not that bad....kind of a salty seven up taste to me.  Drinking the two 16 oz glasses of water in an hour afterwards was tough...left me a little bloaty and cold with shivers and goosebumps.  Overall, not nearly as bad as I thought it would be.  Round two starts around10:15 am for 2:15 check in.""",9.0,14
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""I&#039;ve had cold sore for most of my life. I&#039;ve tried a lot of different things but this abreva straight conquered this cold sore highly recommend this product I understand not all medication works the same for everyone but this did wonders for me.""",9.0,6
Prolastin-C,Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency,"""I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitripsin Deficiency in 2010. I currently receive weekly infusions via surgically implanted port. I infuse at our local cancer center. I have attempted Home Health and was horrified by their lack of knowledge and experience for running an IV and none of the 5 different people assigned to me took the time to access the online training on medication preparation.

Side-Effects:
Extreme tiredness, Feel drained""",10.0,11
Levaquin,Bronchitis,"""I took this antibiotic for a bronchial infection. I did get rid of the infection. But while on it, I had horrible nightmares (the gory kind you can&#039;t talk about); was jittery, moody and the tendonitis in my shoulder came back. I also have MS with mild symptoms. Problem is, now that I&#039;m off of it I feel &quot;fluish&quot;, my neck hurts, shoulder hurts, I&#039;ve had horrible spasms in my legs and feet and not the kind that you get with MS. I was prescribed this because I can not take any of the &quot;clillans&quot; or erythamicin(sp) of a Z Pac. I have no idea when this is going to end. I would not recommend this to anyone. And don&#039;t get me started with the back pain.""",5.0,17
Amitriptyline,Pain,"""I have had Chronic Pain for over 13 years, as a result of a head-on MVA (other driver was impaired) 33 years ago.  The impact caused several injuries, but my broken knee and Fibula, were the worst.  I had several surgeries, that kept me pain free and active until a TKR was required.  Due to my age, it was put off, &amp; though the surgery went well, it was put off to long and triggered Chronic Pain.
I take Morphine 60 mg. x3/daily, which helps me function.  Recently, the doctor put me on Amytriptyline 25mg  x3/nightly.  I have cut back to one, as it is very difficult for me to wake up in the morning, no matter how early I take it the night before.  It does help with the pain though, and I do sleep much better!""",10.0,47
Adderall XR,ADHD,"""This medicine is great for adhd but does not work for everyone in fact it made me feel angry,increased anxiety I&#039;ve been dealing with and can kind of depress you i recommend adderall xr (even tho i stopped it) because ADHD is challenging and this medication made me very focused, like robot focused it was great! but i had to switch to prozac cause it gave me worse anxiety, if you have a problem with anxiety i don&#039;t recommend it,there are plenty your doctor can prescribe that don&#039;t have as much side effects. but all in out this medicine is great for treating ADHD good luck!""",7.0,12
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I have been taking 200mg of trazodone since December 10 2011, at night for sleep. It takes me one and a half to two hours after taking it to fall asleep and I wake back up between 1 and 3am. I will be seeing my doctor in a week to see what he says about going to a higher dosage at night. Ambien 10mg only worked for me a short time and Lunesta 3mg never worked for me. Lunesta just gave me a BAD headache all day.""",7.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Seasonique for 2 weeks. I love this pill although I haven&#039;t been on it very long, I have noticed my increased sex drive with my husband. I haven&#039;t had any symptoms other then some spotting that happened once. I would definitely recommend this pill to every woman.""",10.0,5
Estarylla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on it for 3 years with 0 side effects. It&#039;s effective in that I&#039;ve never become pregnant. I haven&#039;t experienced mood swings like everyone else posted about. I never get breakouts. The only reason I&#039;ve gained 10 lbs in the last 3 years is from crossfit and it was muscle. I have absolutely no complaints with Estarylla.""",9.0,8
Geodon,Bipolar Disorde,"""Geodon changed my life. The first thing that happened was it was VERY sedating.  Within an hour of taking it I was asleep so deeply that I could not be woken up no matter what happened. You could yell, shake me, nothing would wake me. I did not wake up groggy though and within 3 days my mind no longer raced and I started thinking clearly. As time went on the sedating effect lessened though it took a really long time. While I&#039;m on it my brain just isn&#039;t mean to me and I sleep like a normal person. Tough to start as you need someone who can be with you in case there is an emergency because you will not be able to wake up or move for hours but it works. I wouldn&#039;t trade it for the world.""",10.0,30
Denosumab,Osteoporosis,"""I had my second shot last April and have had problems ever since. I now have TMJ jaw bone pain.  Cannot eat without pain and crunch sounds. Have to use a hot water bottle on my jaw area.I have had severe bladder pain and severe acid reflux 2 weeks after getting the shot. I also have hip and bone pain. Itching has been horrible. I don&#039;t want this shot any longer. I will take my chances. I have osteoporosis but so did my mother and she never took this stuff and she did fine.""",1.0,137
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""Having tried different tablets. I found that I have started to think about dying more than usual. My dreams seem so real, that I have woken up and could feel my heart racing. I&#039;m going to give them another week or two, then go back and see my doctor again.""",5.0,19
Phenergan,Nausea/Vomiting,"""This drug is wonderful for stomach viruses, motion sickness, anything involving stomach nausea. The only side effect I have felt is the sedative effect. If you are a nervous flyer I would recommend 12.5 mg 30 minutes before take off.""",10.0,17
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""Started 1-1-2015. Down 15 lbs in 25 days. Counting calories which has been super easy. Sleeping better. A little dry mouth but more water is a good thing. Only take 1 pill a day. No exercise yet. Will add walking on treadmill 2-1-2015.""",9.0,139
Vaniqa,Hirsutism,"""I used this cream a long time ago and was very happy. It&#039;s pretty expensive, costs me about $150. My Pharmacy was able to get me a voucher. I stopped using because it was so expensive and started using other hair removal products. I&#039;m fair skinned and the OTC products burned my face so bad. I eventually went back to the Vaniqa. A tube usually lasts me for 3  months so I figured the cost was reasonable compared to other products I used. I have read some bad reviews so I guess everyone is different. I start Vaniqa daily but just once a day in the evening before bed. I apply pretty much on my entire lower face and neck area. I&#039;m really hairy and although they are blonde it looks terrible. I love this product really works for me.""",10.0,43
Aplenzin,Depression,"""I switched from Wellbutrin to Aplenzin 3 months ago. I had a good sex life before on Wellbutrin. I switched my medication instead of increasing the dose of Wellbutrin. Now that I am on Aplenzin I feel numb. I had this same feeling when on Zoloft. """,5.0,18
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""Me: 43, 3 small kids, major PCOS, binge-eating disorder (BED), 2010 lap band (weight loss minimal). Doc suggested trying this before Metformin (for PCOS) because Met can sometimes make you gain weight. The Topirimate in it is also effective for BED, so, a twofer I guess. I started around 275 May25th (initial dosing). Today I am below 247 lb. Dry mouth but I drink a ton of water, so it&#039;s fine now. Rarely hungry. Honestly, I feel great...I open up the pantry to look and then turn away...I only crave protein and coffee. Never was a fan of pop though, so not a problem there. After $75 per month coupon I pay about $115 OOP. My PCOS has also been gotten better in just the one month.""",10.0,43
Quetiapine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""

 please tell the ones who is suffering from anxiety to use lavender chamomile spray by air wick.  it gives immediate relief , doctors not letting know patients about this. please spread the word!!.  Please keep this post here.""",10.0,45
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Bacterial Infection,"""Seems to be working, am impressed with it.  Had a sinus infection, throat infection, earache and women type of rash under my arms. All seem to be improving. I have only started taking the medication though. I am hoping for the best from what others here had to say.""",6.0,10
Fluticasone / salmeterol,"COPD, Maintenance","""I take other medication but after my Doctor prescribed Advair I do have more energy and my breathing is a lot less effortless and in turn a better outlook.""",6.0,37
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I started phentermine on 5-26-2015. First day taking it, I got shaky, the chills, and my heart raced, but it will be 2 weeks tomorrow and those symptoms are no longer there. Unfortunately I don&#039;t get much energy as others described, but my appetite has decreased a lot and I get fuller easily. I&#039;ve lost 15lbs so far, but I eat about 1300 to 1600 calories a day, and walk every day.""",10.0,33
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I switched to Mirena because I was sick of consistently taking the pill at the same time. I haven&#039;t had kids before- so the insertion was pretty painful (although about 5 minutes in duration...easier than childbirth). I was crampy and had normal period bleeds for about 2 weeks and thought what have I gotten myself into. After that- it&#039;s almost like it all went away. I have minimal spotting occasionally and maybe a morning of cramps once a month. No pill to remember. And my partner stated the first time we had sex he felt the string but since it has softened he cannot. I love this birth control and would recommend it.""",10.0,8
Lorazepam,Light Anesthesia,"""Today I had some very severe back pain and after trying some other medications that did not work well at all, they gave me i.v. Ativan and the spasms stopped almost immediately.""",10.0,12
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the Nexplanon rod put in last May. I had spotting for about 3 months, complete loss of sex drive, insane irritability and mood swings, and gained 30 pounds. I am a very healthy eater and exercise regularly. I got my implant taken out yesterday, thank goodness. Absolutely hated my experience.""",1.0,3
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Honestly, I think this has made my symptoms worse.""",1.0,22
Cymbalta,Osteoarthritis,"""First two weeks had good relief. It decreased after that.""",2.0,27
Prednisone,Gouty Arthritis,"""Thanks to everyone that has made comments below. Based on your comments, I took Prednisone last night after a business trip where I had a flare and ran out of meds. I was out of options when I got home from the trip and is was too late at night to see a doctor unless I went to the ER and spend $1,000&#039;s.

When I got home and limped to the medicine stash, I found and took a Tramadol and noticed some Prednisone. The Prednisone has been sitting around for years, and I don&#039;t know how we got it, but when I searched for gout and Prednisol it took me to this page. 

I read all of the experiences here and then did some other research before taking 40 Mg at about 11:00 PM. 
By 1:00 AM, I was able to go to sleep. All fine now. Amazing.""",10.0,16
Breo Ellipta,COPD,"""Used Symbicort for a few years and was very pleased with it but  then I tried the Breo Ellipta. I thought Symbicort was very good but the Breo was out standing. I felt like I did 20 years ago before all of this started. I could mow the yard and function without any moments of shortness of breath - it is a really great treatment. The Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide) just doesn&#039;t work. I felt light headed a lot and had a difficult time concentrating - felt very tired with it, and it just isn&#039;t working. The Breo is so very expensive - wish there was a way to get it without deciding if you are going to buy food or your Breo medication.""",10.0,79
Bupropion,Depression,"""I was tired all the time.I have been to Iraq and back and the way I felt was just the way I thought I should feel. I was lazy sometimes. Would put things off. Irrated, get upset quickly. For years and years I just thought that was me. Major drinker...smoker... Couldn&#039;t ever get enough sleep. No motivation to get out of bed. Again I thought that was me...I started to have anxiety after my wife&#039;s had a miscarriage. Then we got pregnant again then things really started to get out of control. Wellbutrin saved me. I QUIT DRINKING AND SMOKING! Motivated, love being a dad! Work is great! Slight sexual side effects. """,8.0,177
Copper,Birth Control,"""I got the IUD inserted today. No prior children. I did my research on possible complications and pain level during placement, and decided it was the best option for me. A five minute procedure ended up taking up close to an hour, due to a very small cervical opening. Because of this, it was incredibly painful. They had to dilate my cervix. Beyond that, I will not go into details, because it will only scare people away, and I really have zero discomfort now. There is some very light spotting, and barely noticeable cramping. I also feel slightly dizzy, due to the small amount of epidural they had to inject into my cervix. I don&#039;t usually take any kind of medicine, so this is to be expected.""",10.0,4
Escitalopram,Depression,"""This stuff is like magic. I have never been as happy or self actualized as I am now. I can do things I could never do before. No side effects that matter.""",10.0,164
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birthcontrol for 3 weeks and I feel sick all the time and nausea after I eat. I have had spotting for 2 weeks nonstop and I have not felt like myself since taking this. I also was very bloated the second week after taking Estarylla. I&#039;ve been very anxious and feel fatigued and have no appetite at all. Do not take this birth control I&#039;m not sure how good it works with preventing pregnancy but it&#039;s definitely not worth all the side effects that come with it.""",1.0,3
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""Within hours of taking TAMIFLU I was hospitalized because I could not breathe from throwing up so much, my nose was stopped up from the flu and throwing up blocked my air way. Honestly paying this much money for a medication that made my life worse was not worth it. I would never recommend this medication to anyone. Yes the flu is terrible but with this it was worse. At one point while vommiting my eyes were so glazed over and I almost passed out because I was so weak. My husband was terrified for me and I honestly felt like I was having an out of body expietence. WORSE MISTAKE EVER.""",1.0,10
Estradiol,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""I had a generic vagifem that worked fine but I&#039;m not sure of the manufacturer. Last refill I was switched to one manufactured by Teva. What a waste. I insert the applicator but the pill does not release. It&#039;s like throwing money away.""",1.0,3
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""Have been given Propofol for a EGD and a Endoscopic Ultrasound.  When I had the EGD I woke up and about an hour later started with sneezing fits like I had a very bad cold and watery, burning eyes.  Lasted all day and most of the night and was a little better by morning.  Thought I just had got a cold.  Yesterday I had the EUS and the same thing happened, so now I know it has to be from the Propofol. Still sneezing this morning and a bit congested.  Other then that, propofol worked very well.""",9.0,20
Zoloft,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Therapeutic but dulling""",8.0,6
Gabapentin,Pain,"""Although it helps with my RSD pain, it still has adverse side effects such as weight gain and large doses seem to affect the gastric system.""",9.0,19
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had this method of birth control for a year and I can&#039;t believe what a horrible experience I&#039;ve had this year has been one of the worse in my whole life. My anxiety, depression, and mood swings are out of control and I don&#039;t feel like myself anymore. Thank god I am having this thing removed tomorrow I can&#039;t take it anymore it&#039;s ruining my life and I can&#039;t live this way anymore. I DO NOT RECOMMEND""",1.0,7
Flomax,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have been using a combination of Flomax with Finesteride for a period of say 2 years. Actually this drug met my requirement, such as smooth urination and broad and fast streeming. If I forget to take this capsule in one night, in the morning all troubles relapse.

Disadventage is the side effects. I am having so many mild problems, such as postural hypotension, peeling inside hands and legs, mild migraine, intermittent constipation, but I don&#039;t know whether I can attribute all these complaints to the drug.

My serious problem is retrograde ejaculation. Fortunately there is no priapism. Second serious problem is meagre erection, so I seldom share bed with my wife. But masturbate once weekly, which does not require full erection.""",5.0,50
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I think this really goes to show that birth control effects different bodies in very different ways. I love this birth control. I have been on several (3) other birth controls and not one of them have ever been this reliable. I get my period every month on the same day almost down to the hour. I haven&#039;t gained any weight and I don&#039;t have side effects. I absolutely know I can depend on this pill and I wouldn&#039;t take anything else.""",10.0,9
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;m 18 soon to be 19 and developed an yeast infection 3 days ago I made an appointment to my gynecologist but the itch and inflammation was annoying so I got some miconazole 7 and inserted it and got the worse burning feeling ever like something that don&#039;t belong at first but after a few mins the burning subsides and feels a lot better still a lil burning but definitely no itch out....this my first time using it and hoping my last gotta talk my gyn about keeping good ph levels normal""",7.0,1
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got the Implanon almost three years ago and I&#039;m sad that I have to have it taken out soon. I never once got a period while on it, no weird food cravings or headaches and I&#039;ve actually lost 50 pounds while on it! I am having a new one put right in after they take this one out. """,10.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am 21 years old, non-smoker, do not drink often, exercise regularly (aka. poster child of health, I was a college athlete as well...I don&#039;t even have a cavity!) I recently got diagnosed with DVT (blood clot in leg) and a pulmonary embolism.  I was on Junel FE and the 3 doctors I saw said it was due to the birth control.  DO NOT TAKE THIS!  I know it is considered a &quot;rare&quot; side effect, but it can happen to you easily.  Apparently it is not as rare as I thought.  The medication is VERY costly and you may have to be on blood thinners for the rest of your life. Be careful.""",1.0,9
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""Okay, first off my anxiety has gotten worse the past couple of years to the point where if my boss calls me in his office to talk to me one on one, I get sweaty palms, quivering voice, and chest pain.  Well...I came to this sight saw what you guys had to say and I got a prescription for Propanolol thinking it would help me.  Guess What?  It&#039;s a total GAMECHANGER.  My boss called me in his office today to try to intimidate me and I was just like Hey boss what&#039;s new?  What can I do for you?  I just treated him like it was no big deal and he wasn&#039;t intimidating me one bit.  I put a bead on him and look him directly in his eyes and was cool and calm.  I could have NEVER done that before.  Thanks everyone on here. Propanolol is the real deal.""",9.0,55
Cymbalta,Chronic Pain,"""I had a patient attack me back in 1997 resulting in L shoulder ligament tears, which required surgery.  Months after the surgery my L arm was very painful, cold, the skin hurt to touch it.  I would cry with the pain daily.  After seeing the orthopedic again just before surgery I asked what are you going to do about the cold temperature in my arm.  To this point I had only seen physician assistance.  The MD took one look at my arm, cancelled the surgery for the next day and sent me immediately to see  another Dr in Jacksonville, FL.  This Dr took one look at my arm and knew that moment what it was, RSD reflex sympathetic dystrophy.  They tried several medications and he sent me to a pain specialists.  He stared me on Cymbalta 120 mg daily.""",10.0,35
Restoril,Insomnia,"""30 milligrams worked like a charm for three months in addition to medicine I take for depression bipolar and anxiety all mixed together I slept however I needed to up my dose of 60 milligrams forward to continue to work which it also did like a charm for 3 more months that is 6 months I&#039;m sleeping after 2 years of extreme insomnia which had basically destroyed my life I am up and running however...... I had a doctor&#039;s appointment today because I have been getting restless sleep I wanted to go to 30 milligrams Restoril and 10 milligrams of Valium as this has worked in the past however my doctor was not there and I am scared that I may not sleep so well or take extra medicine to sleep that&#039;s my experience""",8.0,31
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Many horror stories on the web, but here&#039;s my positive experience 2 weeks in:
- note I never had kids, been on pills for over 15 years with no side effects, but want the most effective and convenient option.
- took 800mg Advil 1.5 hours before. It was a day before my period. 
- key is finding a very experienced doctor who uses local anesthetics and cervical dilation, which I think really helped. I barely felt anything, similar to pap.
- some cramping afterwards but not bad as I continued with Advil for 2 more days. Spotting once or twice daily but nothing too bad. No side effects at all yet. 
- everyone&#039;s different. Don&#039;t be scared off by reviews!""",10.0,39
Tretinoin,Acne,"""I&#039;m 13 years old with lots of acne i do lots of sports and I got back acne very bad I became self conscious . it really sucked I didn&#039;t not wear muscle shirts for months because of the emberessing acne on my back...I told my doctor and  
she told me about trentinoin cream..which I&#039;ve been using for a few weeks it has been working great.The only thing is Im peeling and itching.bad at times...I see lots of improvement but this is something you have to be patient about..summer is coming. And I don&#039;t wanna be covered up all summer lol I recommend the product..just remember stay patient and clam and it willl clear up in no time """,10.0,5
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had skyla just over 3 months and overall, I love it! Insertion wasn&#039;t as bad as I thought it would be. Since then, my periods have been light but long- 7-10 days long, but I only need panty liners or a light tampon. My bf and I don&#039;t need to take time to put a condom on when things are getting intense and I love it! I have developed some back acne which is annoying, but not a deal breaker. I&#039;m hoping that goes away eventually. Overall, I would definitely recommend!""",9.0,0
Azelastine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Before starting this Azelastine I had severe pressure due to sinus congestion and was on antibiotics, 12 hour Zyrtec, fluticasone, medi saline sinus rinses and Tylenol.  I called the Dr and he was not available and I saw another Doctor who said to stop the antibiotics, and he gave me a RX for Azelastine two sprays twice a day and for Sovereign Silver nasal spray two times and to do the fluticasone still. Right away I got relief and have been on this regimen for a few days now along with my medi basal rinse bottle. This Azelastine really helped my allergies and I will continue my daily doses along with everything else! I don&#039;t want the infection back and I have no unruly side effects! Thanks for this medicine!""",9.0,12
Opana,Pain,"""20 mg ER dosage does very little for pain stemming from my degenerative cervical and lumbar spinal discs. One tablet gives me only about two hours of relief. I am going to ask my doctor to put me back on 80 mg Oxycodone, regardless of the outrageous price.""",2.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 18, no kids and don&#039;t want kids for another five years! I just got Mirena inserted about a month and a half ago. Not all women are the same and I can&#039;t tolerate pain at all. So the insertion process was extremely painful and uncomfortable for me. I got really dizzy and nauseous right after and experienced pretty severe cramping for about the next hour. I did take a nap as soon as I got home and by the time I woke up, the cramping had gone down significantly. I only had light cramping and barely spotting for the next two weeks, and since then haven&#039;t had my period. I check every week to make sure I can still feel the strings. Plus, I have no side effects. Absolutely love Mirena so far.""",10.0,2
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I took the Ducolax around 10:30 pm( not with enough water), and I thought it wasn&#039;t going to work because most laxatives work very fast for me. Around 2:44 am my stomach was cramping extremely bad . I went to the bathroom and just sat there waiting for it to come , but I start feeling sick . Once I went back to my room I look at reviews of the product and saw that what was going on was normal . When I read most of them I seen WATER!! WATER!!!! WATER!!!!... So I went downstairs and dranked almost 3 big cups of water and at about 6 pm... It was over the diarrhea started. Water is the key if you drink a lot in the beginning you will be just fine""",9.0,10
Pristiq,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""I would like to thank everyone for leaving their comments on here. It is so helpful for everyone to stick together and help one another. Depression, anxiety, etc. is so hard to deal with and it is so comforting to know that you are not alone. I have tried Zoloft, which gave me such insanely scary nightmares that I was afraid to go to sleep. Effexor worked great for a while and then seemed to burn out. I tried countless other medicines over the years with no luck. I was on Pristiq for a few weeks and thought it was going to be yet another disappointment, then boom! I started feeling great. Also to my husband&#039;s delight, I have a pumped up sex drive, woo hoo! I didn&#039;t expect that one! I am so hoping this isn&#039;t too good to be true.""",9.0,28
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I have no anxiety on this medication. It last longer therefore I don&#039;t get panic attacks anymore.""",10.0,20
Latuda,Schizophrenia,"""I&#039;ve only been on this medication for 2 days but at 60mg once daily it dries my mouth out terribly and my mind is blank when around people. Hoping to move down to 40mg and if that doesn&#039;t work 20mg, If my doctor lets me. Trying to get the right dose is so stressful.""",1.0,17
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""Best. I started taking this and thought oh this isn&#039;t going to help me... It was maybe 2 months in and I didn&#039;t feel different. After about 4 months taking it I was a completely different person when it came to my anxiety and panic attacks. I completely stopped having them and I was just overall a more stress free person. By far one of my favorites.. I recommend this to anyone that has very bad anxiety and doesn&#039;t want to be on something addictive like benzodiazepines.""",10.0,97
Glutamine,Dietary Supplementation,"""After taking L-Glutamine 500 mg 3x/day for about 1 week, I experienced a 3-hour episode of Transient Global Amnesia (confusion and loss of memory) and ended up in ER.  CT scan, labs, EEG were all negative and they could not discover anything wrong with me.  I cannot say this amnesia episode was due to L-Glutamine, but it was the only new thing in my diet/supplements.  I have been told I am very sensitive to medications and easily experience negative side effects, so maybe that&#039;s a contributing cause.""",1.0,0
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been on this medicine for about a month and lost around eleven pounds. I initially got on it to stay more focused in school although I don&#039;t have a serious case of ADD but I don&#039;t mind the weight loss. I could spare a few pounds. You get a rush for about 45 minutes after it kicks in and that feels better than it should. I feel I can concentrate when I use it, but I&#039;m not myself when I take it. My personality is dulled a bit and even if I have homework to do, I&#039;ll find something to distract myself. Whether it&#039;s choosing a simpler assignment or just writing because I still feel like I&#039;m being productive.""",7.0,64
Macrobid,Bladder Infection,"""I&#039;ve taken Macrobid in the past, but I  never noticed any side effects. This time, I felt very ill about two days in to a seven day regime. I had no idea what was wrong with me. My tongue felt numb, I got very lightheaded, and I felt like my life was draining out of me. 

I thought maybe I was developing a kidney infection, but I only had a low grade fever. I called my doctor, but she told me to only come in if my fever went over 100.5. 

I decided to see if Macrobid could have caused these symptoms and I stumbled across theses reviews. Wow! What an eye opener! I&#039;m glad to know that it was the medicine and not some life-threatening illness. I&#039;m glad the UTI is better, but it  was scary when I thought I was about to die, lol.""",6.0,29
Estradiol,Atrophic Urethritis,"""My urologist has just put me on the cream 3 times a week for preventing uti&#039;s. I just started using it so not sure if it will help with this but I pray that it does because the past year I have had one UTI after another and I am tired if being on antibiotics all the time. The antibiotics are so hard on my gut. Anyways no libido and hopefully that will improve too. So far no bad side effects either so that&#039;s good. I will be. 60 in may. I always was very active sexually now I don&#039;t even want to be touched and my husband is not happy but understanding. So anyways will report back and hopefully this cream is a miracle worker!""",5.0,28
Evoxac,Sjogren's Syndrome,"""-Made my hand shake, extreme sweating 
-I gave it plenty of time to level out for me
- hard to concentrate &amp; made me think my FIBROMYALGIA was worst than it was - mentally.""",1.0,9
Simponi,Spondyloarthritis,"""Been on this for 2 and a half months. After the second injection, I went 13 days without taking any Norco or Soma whereas I typically took one a day and two a day respectively. It took a bit to get my insurance to cover it, but I had a severe reaction to Humira allowing me to. Amazingly it seems to work even better than my enbrel at 11 weeks.""",9.0,2
Vilazodone,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;m 16 years old and I hav been on several anxiety/depression medications including prozac, zoloft, lexapro, propranolol, klonpin,etc I take 40mg once a day and this is the first medication that actually works for me. All of the other ones made me suicidal or more depressed. I can defintely tell when I miss a dose of viibryd I get sad and very emotional. I&#039;ve been taking viibryd for about 8 months. I have gained 15 pounds but I don&#039;t know if that is because of the medicine or not. It really bothers me though. i have less of an appetite and sleep way too much, sometimes 4 naps a day. I fall asleep during school I&#039;m super emotional I easily get annoyed, sad, angry. I cry alot . I have no idea if any of these are side effects of the meds or not""",7.0,18
Veramyst,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I used veramyst daily for 5 years straight with no side effects due to severe allergies, a few days after I started using it allergies gone... I couldn&#039;t be happier.. Unfortunately my insurance stopped covering the medication which is pricey without and the generic did not help me at all.. so now I&#039;m back to pills  and still an allergy sufferer .. :(""",10.0,4
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Kyleena inserted just over a month ago. The insertion itself was very painful but brief, with a little lightheadedness immediately after. I spent the next two days in bed with awful cramps, but by day three was feeling back to normal.

I&#039;ve had zero bleeding or spotting since the insertion. I did experience some mild cramping throughout the month but nothing a little Midol didn&#039;t fix. I recently had my follow-up visit with my doctor and the IUD is still perfectly in place. 

In addition to stress-free birth control, I have noticed my mood and sex drive have improved drastically compared to the pill. So far, I&#039;m loving Kyleena!""",10.0,8
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""VERY irregular periods, I can&#039;t remember the last time I was not on it. It has been almost a year. Bad mood swings no sex drive, acne everywhere lots of abnormal discharge headaches lower back pain tired all the time. The arm I got the implant in always hurts whether its cold outside or not. It is always sore, also weight gain, mood swings pretty bad over little things, emotional all the time. I have had nothing but a bad experience. """,1.0,5
Nytol,Insomnia,"""I have had problems sleeping lately. Someone recommend me to use these pill and they actually are really good. I have used them twice in a row and have slept well and even woke up when alarm came on.""",10.0,14
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""Wonderful drug.  Kept pain at bay between 1st and 2nd surgeries for broken leg and ankle, compound fracture.  Is also working to mantain quality of life while bones are pinned waiting for 3rd surgery.""",10.0,27
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 24, no children, and had the Skyla IUD put in only a few hours ago. I spent a ton of time researching Skyla and IUDs in general before getting mine put in and I&#039;ve always been nervous about the whole procedure. I almost bailed on the whole thing due to my anxiety! But I&#039;m so, so glad I went through with it because it literally is NOT AS BAD AS YOU THINK! The discomfort only lasted a minute and the cramping and pinching only came when they dilated my cervix (about 30 seconds). I couldn&#039;t even feel them put the Skyla in!  Then it was over and I felt woozy but soooo liberated that I was protected for 3 years. I had someone drive me home and I have normal first-day-of-period cramping. Worth it worth it worth it!""",10.0,3
Tri-Previfem,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""The first 2 months were okay until now... I usually bleed for 5 days an then spot for 2... I have been bleeding for almost 3 weeks now and I am bleeding more than I ever have before... I feel really sick and have been really tired... My anxiety has gotten worse and looking at food makes me want to throw up.... I&#039;m sick of this pill and do not recommend it...!""",1.0,3
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m not the biggest fan of Skyla. I screamed during insertion and had to stay in the office 30 minutes afterward for my anxiety levels to calm down. I get cramps a week before my period and during, and I used to only get cramps about once or twice a year. The IUD gets bumped a lot during intercourse and I bleed a small bit afterwards on occasion. Insurance covered the procedure and device which is why I opted to get it. It&#039;s like having free birth control for three years and that sounded awesome. I probably wouldn&#039;t do it again and I will probably have this removed before 3 years. It&#039;s okay, but after a year I&#039;m still getting my periods and I was really hoping they would go away.""",5.0,2
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Skyla insertion is brutal. I have a pretty good pain tolerance. I have had several plastic surgeries, tattoo removal, broken bones, getting your cervix stretched is worse. I took a Percocet prior to arrival &amp; I was feeling confident that the reviews I read online were an exaggeration. I could take the pain.
 When she put the sound in my uterus to measure the depth I screamed out loud, I was shocked at how badly it hurt. The good thing is it was over in a few seconds. Next is putting the appliance in, I would have jumped off the table if she wouldn&#039;t have had such a quick change of hand. I may have screamed again, I do not recall. I could barely drive 10 min home, when I got home I broke out in sweats and was rolling on the floor in pain.""",6.0,0
Propranolol,Ventricular Tachycardia,"""80mg twice daily
When taken regularly and at the right time of the day/night propranolol is awesome.
Really helps calm heart/nerves/brain activity.
The only drawback is that when you skip a dose (forget or going out) you will have a shit next 24 hours even if you take your next dose as normal.""",9.0,5
Codeine / promethazine,Cough,"""Helped a lot with my cough, did make me quite drowsy during daytime hours so beware. After taking for several days as prescribed coming off of it has made me quite dizzy and generally not feeling great, might be a part of the controlled element of it. For me, definitely worth the other stuff, really good for calming my cough.""",9.0,16
Voltaren,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""The first couple days this did nothing for me but by the third day I really noticed less pain and stiffness. However, I had to stop taking it when I started having severe stomach aches, headaches, and blood pressure spiking up within an hour of taking it.""",7.0,16
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve loved being on the Depo shot. I have had no problems and not had a period since being on it for a year. Its a very easy form of contraception and doesn&#039;t cause me any problems. No weight gain or sickness.""",9.0,4
Fluticasone / salmeterol,"COPD, Maintenance","""On medicare and hit the donut hole in August, Have to pay $185. for one month. Way to much for something thats helping me breathe. Something I have to have. When is a generic or something affordable coming out.""",10.0,3
L-methylfolate,Depression,"""I was struggling with major depression and OCD and tried several antidepressants before my endocrine doctor found out I had the gene mutation.  The first dose of Deplin of 15 mg was too much for me and I felt edgy and anxious.  I then tried the 7.5 dosage and honestly felt like myself for the first time in months.  Clarity, energy and focus!  One side effect was headaches and then I went online to MTHFR.net and learned I needed to supplement with a few things to feel better.  This has been answer to prayer for me.  I am on 2.5 MG of lexapro and hope to get off of it in the next 6 months.  Wish someone would have told me about this sooner!!""",8.0,36
Zohydro ER,Pain,"""I find it has helped far more than any other medicine. It does not seem to have many side effects as the others.""",9.0,51
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""Had colonoscopy yesterday. I am sensitive to most meds and have never had any type of anesthesia in my 66 years. This worked beautifully with no lingering effects. Was awake within 3 minutes of cessation of anesthesia administration and out of the hospital within 15 minutes of that time. Dressed myself with no assistance. Went to lunch under my own power. This is day after with no negative symptoms of any type.""",9.0,9
Tapentadol,Pain,"""Didn&#039;t really help mynpain""",1.0,0
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Nexplanon for 2 months now. I was really worried about all the side effects I read, but I took the risk anyway. I was mostly worried about weight gain. So far, I haven&#039;t had any issues with that. I&#039;ve actually lost weight. My biggest side effect is how much it affects my emotions. It is crazy out of control. I haven&#039;t had much issue with periods. I got a really heavy one for 7 days straight a couple weeks after I got it in. Then a month later a very light/spotty one for about a week. I&#039;m hoping the periods will go away all together! There is also a lot of nausea for me. But with all of that aside, its perfect. I&#039;m hoping the side effects will calm down soon. I would definitely recommend it.""",7.0,5
Linzess,Constipation,"""I been taking Linzess going to be a month. It hasn&#039;t work on me, just gives me more Ga.s No it  doesn&#039;t make me go to bathroom &quot;Sad Momy&quot;""",1.0,17
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""The best anti-depressant I have ever experienced, I couldn&#039;t sleep longer than 5 to 6 hours a night of broken sleep, now I average 8 hours of fit full sleep. When things don&#039;t go my way now I simply shrug my shoulders, before I thought the World was conspiring against me. The drug seemed to work for me almost instantly, didn&#039;t take me the normal 4 weeks before I noticed an improvement in my mental well-being. Can&#039;t thank the creators enough. Big ups!!""",10.0,56
Gabapentin,Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome,"""I was recently diagnosed with Chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) Type 1/RSDS in my right foot, and the following regimen has alleviated most of my symptoms:

- Gabapentin: 600 mg, 3x/daily
- Tramadol (Ultram) ER: 200 mg/daily
- Tylenol: 500 mg, 3x/daily; Tylenol potentiates the effectiveness of tramadol, and the combination thereof has proven efficacy in the relief of neuropathic pain.  
- Ketoprofen ER: 200 mg daily; they say all NSAIDs are alike, but for me, ketoprofen is the most efficacious.  It also treats a wider range of pain conditions than naproxen, ibuprofen, diclofenac, meloxicam, etc.  
- Voltaren Gel 1% and Aspercreme with Lidocaine (4%): As needed.  On the occasional day when pain is refractory towards my oral regimen, I apply these two topical analgesics.""",7.0,2
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had nexplanon since August 2014. I had a period for a few months, which was annoying! Then I started to have normal to heavy periods and I never knew when they would come. But, I knew when I was about to start a period. I started breaking out EVERYWHERE! I would get headaches, increased appetite, which made me gain weight, I would have mood swings and not feel like myself, and I would even get tender breast and nausea. When I&#039;m bleeding, it last for up to 10 days and it&#039;s super heavy. I never know when it&#039;ll end and I never know when it&#039;ll start. I even spot between periods. This birth control SUCKS! And I would never recommend it to anyone. The only good thing about it is not getting pregnant. I cannot wait to get it removed!""",2.0,6
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Cirpo gave me severe nerve pain in my neck and head less than 24 hours after starting the medication.""",2.0,30
Movantik,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""My PM MD gave me samples after being constantly constipated for 2 years. Post L5-S1 disc replacement - 50mcg/hr q72h of Fentanyl and 10mg Oxycodone 6x day. The 1st time you take Movantik make sure you take it on a day off from work! I took it on a weekend, first thing in AM as the instructions say (1h before your 1st meal) and had a BM approx 4hrs later. I strongly suggest taking a stool softener - the BM was so wide from sitting in my intestines that I cut myself while going and bled (awful feeling). I tried taking every other day but gave me nausea the day of taking it and usually the day after, very painful cramping before during and after taking the pill and having a BM, and dec appetite. Will try Relistor inj next.""",5.0,35
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 25, been on birth control pills for 5 years and decided to try liletta because I was tired of taking pills. I absolutely love my IUD! I wish I had got one years ago! I&#039;ve had mine now about 3 weeks. Getting it inserted is not as bad as what everybody says it is. Yes it hurts, yes you cramp but it&#039;s nothing unbearable. I have been spotting since insertion, but it keeps getting lighter and lighter. I have actually lost a few pounds since getting it inserted. I would highly recommend.""",10.0,5
Synvisc-One,,"""I had 4 rounds of Synvisc-One injections and took the last one May 31,2016 . It&#039;s been 5 months and I can barely walk .. I cannot straighten my leg and walk with a limp . These injections are not good. Wish I read reviews 1st. I Do Not recommend these injections at all . Wish I had just had the surgery""",1.0,18
Loestrin 24 Fe,,"""I stared Loestrine 24 Fe on Sunday, and stopped on Tuesday. Originally my gyno gave me this to take after a trip to her a week prior due to the fact that I was having an incredibly heavy period and losing so much blood to the point where it was making me anemic. I tried Yaz several years ago and hated it. My gyno told me that most people who don&#039;t do well on Yaz will do better on Loestrin, so I was hopeful to finally find a good birth control for me and to also prevent another incredibly heavy period from happening again. I was wrong. The nausea, the most unbearable cramps that would wake me up at night, and the bloating, are HORRIBLE. I now either have break through bleeding or another period on its way and I only took it for 2 days!""",1.0,3
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I am a 55 yr old woman,  one year post hysterectomy. I want to reduce to 140 lbs. I started Belviq on 3/8. I was nervous about side effects,  so I tapered up to the dose over 4 days.  I had a headache the first day of the full dose, remedied quickly with ibuprofen, and that was it. I notice I sleep soundly at night.  I have no appetite at all, so I force myself to eat. I&#039;m following a 1200 calorie diet, but I struggle to finish my small meals. I weighed 176 lb the first day.  Today I weigh 170.  Losing 6 lbs in 17 days,  without any exercise is encouraging.  My exercise room is almost set up,  and when I add exercise to this plan,  I can&#039;t imagine how much faster the weight will drop. I&#039;m hoping to use Belviq 6 months or less.""",9.0,24
Gabapentin,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""This was like the light switch flipped to off for me.  I never thought there would be a medication that stopped craving for drinking. 1200 mg per day and I am not thinking about drinking at all!  The obsession is simply lifted!  I also attend AA and many there are skeptical, but they do say.  &quot;Science may one day acheive this, but it hasn&#039;t done so yet.&quot;  Maybe now it has.  I even had a drink the other day, and I didn&#039;t fall back into the mental obsession as in previous relapses.  Lets hope more doctors prescribe this for alcohol dependance.""",10.0,5
Levothyroxine,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""The best I have felt since removal of thyroid in July of 2012 after trying combination of dosage to eliminate the dye and other additives.""",9.0,45
Ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone,Otitis Media,"""I like how it cleans out my ear. It calmed down my pain in 2 days. I&#039;m using 4 drops twice a day. The only problem is a little loss of hearing, I believe it&#039;s the wax built up inside my ear and the infection. Now I&#039;m going to get my ear cleaned by my doctor today.""",8.0,16
Etanercept,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I&#039;ve had psoriasis for 40+ years. I&#039;ve tried many remedies: tar baths, tar ointments (peee...eeww), various steroids, phototherapy, methotrexate, the works.  Some offered relief, albeit temporarily. The steroids were effective but tough on skin thickness and couldn&#039;t be used long.  About 8 years ago my Doctor convinced my insurance to cover this new drug called Enbrel Enteracept. Since then my life has changed dramatically. No more plaques anywhere... not on scalp, elbows, knees, arms or legs. I do have a remnant guttate form that waxes and wanes, but it is manageable with OTC creams.  No other side effects and I&#039;m finally very comfortable in shorts and tees.""",10.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Works as far as preventing pregnancy, shorter, on schedule periods, REALLY good for preventing acne, but HORRIBLE for weight gain. I literally gained almost 20 pounds when I started taking this. And a lot of people say it&#039;s because it makes you feel hungry more often so you eat more but I&#039;ve had zero change in my diet so it must be something in the hormones. I&#039;ve only been off this birth control for a week and a half and I&#039;ve dropped 9 pounds.""",8.0,24
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""I have been through so many different treatments for my depression and social anxiety. When I started klonopin I was rx&#039;ed 0.5mg daily but it did not help very well so doctor went up to 1 mg daily. All of my other treatments left me feeling suicidal or extremely angry. This one lets me get through my day without panicking when I am forced into conversation. However, I have been informed that this will likely have to be upped or changed in a few years as people tend to become tolerant of the drug.""",10.0,18
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 25, never had kids and I got my Skyla inserted on Jan 6 2016. Insertion was PAINFUL (but you can do it). That only lasts a couple of minutes which is good. The worst was the aftermath. I was hot, sweaty, in pain to where I couldn&#039;t move, thought I was going to vomit or pass out. They had to give me crackers and juice to stop me from shaking and sat me in a recliner with a heating pad. This helped A LOT but I still had to get someone to pick me up. I was better a few hours later but still crampy. The most annoying part after the first day was the spotting. But now I think I&#039;m on my actual period (the bleeding is heavier) and the cramps are NO JOKE - definitely worse than before. I hope this subsides soon. I can&#039;t lie I&#039;m nervous for sex.""",5.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""This is my third month and honestly I love it, it&#039;s perfect for me but you know what they always say &quot;birth control does work differently on different women&quot; mainly because we all have different reactions to Sprintec. BUT! The &quot;Cons&quot; about this pill. Yes ladies, your breasts will be swore most of the time! Well that&#039;s for me basically but other then that, I haven&#039;t been feeling nauseous as much though, but that&#039;s only when it&#039;s close to my period, I don&#039;t get headaches, no swelling, no gain in weight, it&#039;s just perfect for me. Oh &amp; the most important thing I Love love Love about this pill, ladies if you have bad cramps let&#039;s say, 1-10 a 8-10 I highly recommend this pill because by the first month my cramps wasn&#039;t bad at all it went to a 5. """,8.0,16
Sertraline,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on 50mg of Zoloft for three weeks now... it seems to be working pretty well. My obsessive thoughts started to have trouble materializing in my mind then before I knew it.. I started to feel like myself again and the thoughts and anxiety seem to have diminished.""",7.0,83
Nuvigil,Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome,"""I have sleep apnea and am a home-shcooling mom of 3. Today was my first day taking this medicine and I have made it through the whole day without somehow trying to make time to take a nap. It was actually a very productive day for me! I am so happy to maybe have finally found my miracle. I hope the progress continues and I will write again soon to update the progress. It is 6:30pm and I am still okay. Laundry is going, dishes are done and I am good.""",10.0,27
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""The only negative I experienced with tamiflu is nausea. I finished my last dose Monday night and now being Friday i still feel nauseous. I almost feel like I am relapsing but I read mild flu symptoms can last up to 2 weeks (such as fatigue and aches). Not to mention this drug was over $100 with insurance, but overall I am happy I took it as it very well may have sped things up for me. Good luck everyone! I am definitely getting the flu shot next year """,7.0,6
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""4 weeks on it. Started with 5 mg, then 10, 15, and first day on 20 mg today. Feel like rubbish. Rate 5 because I believe I will feel better.""",5.0,2
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""My experience was great, like a Valium I&#039;m feeling excellent  and I know I will have a great night. Thanks Ambien. """,9.0,35
Metformin,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""Was RX metformin to try for symptomatic issues with reactive hypo. Related to PCOS. I also failed the OGGT test 3 years ago and had a 6.2 A1C and be of 120. I wasn&#039;t able to handle even a half of a dose. It made me feel really spacey almost like I had taken anti-anxiety medicine. It also caused me to have very high blood sugar. My bs after a snack was 180. One morning it was even 105 fasting. That&#039;s never been my case. Stopped taking it and can really feel my body detoxing out of my system. My bs are back to normal. BS 84 fasting and 118 after a very yummy sweet potatoe souffl&eacute; (guilty). This medication was definitally doing more harm than good. Went and got my A1C checked so we&#039;lol what it&#039;s now after 3 years""",2.0,1
Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine,Headache,"""I have suffered from headaches for about 20 years, until I found Fiorinal with codeine.  I have NOT had a headache since! This works great for headaches and I am finally free. Thanks to whoever came up with this cure for headaches.""",10.0,46
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""A doctor prescribed this for hypertension, based upon his premise that mine was caused by anxiety. That was almost 40 years ago. After arguing back and forth, I agreed to take it on a limited basis. Now I use 2 mg, 4 times a day as needed, but only before lying down and never when I will be driving or need to otherwise be alert. It is a great help when I do get overly anxious, as I am prone to do. I consider it useless if I am up and about.""",8.0,54
Relpax,Migraine,"""I&#039;ve had migraines for many years and have seen several Dr.&#039;s over the years for them.  I&#039;ve been advised to take 4 advil and Xanax and sleep it off.  I&#039;ve been advised to take Imitrex.  I&#039;ve taken Bupap.  I used to go to the Dr. for shots to relieve the pain from migraines.  My most recent Dr. referred me to a Neurologist.  He prescribed Replax.  It is a life saver.  Of course, he made me get off of caffeine, and they make sure I get plenty of sleep.  He also prescribed Phenergan as needed.  I&#039;m now on a preventive medicine:  amitriptyline.  This treatment seems to be working.  I&#039;ve have not missed any work days for over 6 months now.  I give Relpax a &quot;10&quot;.""",10.0,14
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""This drug had some terrible side-effects: loss of sex drive, appetite increase (gained 40pds), and I was falling asleep all of the time.  I could also drink staggering amounts of alcohol but never feel very drunk.  Paxil also made me unemotional to other people&#039;s needs - flattening my personality.

Best thing I ever did was get off this drug; eventually curing myself of the anxiety that was causing dizzy spells.""",2.0,30
Bupropion,Bipolar Disorde,"""I took Wellburtin for 2 months at 100mg to treat bipolar disorder type I.
Wellburtin did help my mood, but I distcontinued due to nausea, dizziness,
and hand tremors.""",4.0,18
Bupropion,Depression,"""I have tried several other medicines and all they did was a large weight gain, about 45 lbs. So I suggested to my doctor about Wellbrutrin SR and I have since lost the weight and have kept it off. So I&#039;am now a happy and thinner woman.""",10.0,99
Vitafol Ultra,Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation,"""It makes me have tremendous heart burn and trouble breathing too. I didn&#039;t think it was the pill at first, but when I forget to take it I&#039;m ok no problems at all. It&#039;s definitely this pill that&#039;s not good for me. It taste and smells good and it&#039;s a small blue oval very convenient size for a pill but it just doesn&#039;t do what I feel it should be doing. I also get migraines and I am not your typical migrainer.""",3.0,18
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I started taking saxenda  4 weeks ago. I lost 6 pounds. Next week I start the full dose. At first it made me nauseous. I could barely eat. That was the first week . The second and third week as well. As the week goes on I feel better and have even had an appetite towards end of week. Day after my 4th week and higher dosage I experienced heartburn. Monday I start the highest dosage and hope I lose more weight. It really makes me feel full. My portions are much smaller. I can only finish about 1/3  of my meals. I have been eating healthier as well. """,8.0,19
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I love this birth control. Its the only one that has really worked for me. I did gain some weight but nothing a gym can&#039;t fix. I got the implant inserted in March 2014, its now October 2014 I haven&#039;t had a period for 6 months. Nothing. No light bleeding, no spotting. Its wonderful! I say go for it.""",10.0,32
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was recently diagnosed bipolar type 2 with mostly depression episodes. I was before on citalopram for 6 months after burning out in April. Latuda has really helps with the mood swings, I&#039;m much more happy, social and productive. It&#039;s effect is almost instant. I&#039;m on 10mg and will up to 20mg soon. The only negative effect I&#039;ve experienced with Latuda is brain fog. It&#039;s been challenging for me as I am a university student. With Citalopram I would get straight As, study long periods and memorize 200 pages in 2 days. With Latuda, I have trouble memorizing a paragraph. I also tend to forget stuff. Psychiatrist says it will get better with time. Even tho I enjoyed Citalopram, I had terrible side effects. With Latuda, none. I finally feel normal.""",8.0,2
Sertraline,Bipolar Disorde,"""Unbelievable  change had no idea why I felt the way and why my actions were not normal , but normal for me. 
I am bipolar and the Zoloft is just letting me function better and I can be a real dad not a part time , my family talk to me. 
Getting this control back has made work an whole new thing. I love my job now and have got tools to help me with situations. 
I have also become a lot more creative and finish every thing I start and my memory and arithmetic are 2nd to none which is very important in my job. 
I am so happy, my family are happy. 
I love not being up and down and all around and confused. 
It is a life saver for me. 
I hope every one gets the help they need. 
My blood pressure has also come down and I also write too 
Cheers""",10.0,21
Silver sulfadiazine,"Burns, External","""Sustained second degree burns to entire right hand resulting from spilled frying grease. Application of silver sulfadiazine afforded almost immediate cooling relief. Necrotic tissue was removed, SS applied for 3 days after which the hand was usable. Normalcy resumed after 10 days. An uneventful recovery was attained.""",10.0,23
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""I have experienced severe pain and muscle spasms in my back for 35 years. Soma along with my narcotic analgesics have been a godsend. Soma helps me relax and sleep and start to work fairly quickly. I take 4 a day.""",10.0,92
Yaz,Birth Control,"""WORST PILL. Went on it for around 5 months and it made my life a living hell. Almost immediately, I experienced an annoying, impossible to get rid of weight gain. Went from a B cup to a D/DD cup, depending on the time of the month. I also experienced some serious bloating around my stomach and could not get rid of it. Around the same time, I also became incredibly moody. As the months went on, this only got worse. Along with my moodiness, I became anxious, depressed and found that my libido had disappeared completely. Ultimately, I felt as if I had become a different person completely and decided to toss my remaining packs. While my weight and mood went back to normal, my libido took forever to reappear and I still feel it&#039;s not the same.""",1.0,14
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""I have been drinking heavily for the last 12 years. It got to a stage that I would have a beer first thing in the morning and keep going for the rest of the day. I was sacked from work as I was caught drinking at work. After 2 rounds of acute pancreatitis, I decided to put an end to this habit as it was ruining my marriage and life. I was put on Campral by my GP and I have not had a drink in 35 days. No cravings. This is a very effective medicine, that is if you really want to quit and is willing to give Campral a go.""",10.0,77
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been using this pill since May of this year. It is also the first pill I&#039;ve tried. It is a great pill, my monthly cycle is on time and the same week every month only downside its 6-7 days instead of 5-6 like I had before. It has prevented pregnancy for me, I did realize my boobs got a little bigger, my sex drive is the same as it was, no weight gain and there&#039;s bad cramping in the beginning of my cycle but then it goes away. Overall it&#039;s a great pill and it does do its job. I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about starting birth control.""",8.0,11
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""This medication worked wonders for my 17 year old. Caught it within 24 hours. She has PTSD, and is on other medication as well. Never seen aggressive behavior out of her at all. Every medication works differently on people. I paid 60.00 with insurance, but in my opinion it&#039;s better than thousands on an ER Bill, OR hospital stay. My daughter felt better after the 2nd dose. She&#039;s 5&#039;6, and 104 pounds.""",10.0,3
Phentermine / topiramate,Obesity,"""Three days after starting the 7.5/46mg dose I experienced severe tackycardia and respiratory distress. I ended up in the hospital for 5 days on telemetry and oxygen.""",1.0,19
Duragesic,Pain,"""Having a positive feeling for the fentanyl transdermal system I would recommend it to anybody, but after using the 100mcg/hour ones for 5 years I have noticed that the patches don&#039;t last for 72 hours. I believe that I am one of those people who require change every 48 hours which will be conveyed to my Doctor in a few days.""",9.0,14
Trileptal,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""I have had Trigeminal Neuralgia for 20 yrs. There has been only one Dr. that hit it on the nose. Trileptal great medicine.""",10.0,88
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""My experience is different from many of the people posting here. I&#039;ve never been that good about tracking when I&#039;m fertile, but I do have very regular periods. Several months ago, I had unprotected sex a few days after my period ended and took Plan B within 72 hours. About a week before my expected period, I had very light spotting for maybe an hour. Then it stopped. Two weeks later, I still had not gotten my period, so I took a test, and it was positive. Please realize that while Plan B is highly effective (I&#039;d used it with success before and am wholeheartedly in favor of it being available to everyone on demand), it&#039;s not foolproof and shouldn&#039;t replace contraception.""",6.0,14
Oxybutynin,Urinary Incontinence,"""My son is 11 years old. He has had urinary incontinence all his life and a doctor at children&#039;s hospital in Cincinnati Ohio found this problem. He is having him try oxybutynin cl ER 5 mg and there is no more running and not making it. He has had  a little dry mouth but not complaining. Thank you for this new medicine.""",10.0,32
Prepopik,Bowel Preparation,"""Medicare does not cover this product so I had to pay $130.00 at the pharmacy  for 2 paks of laxative powder.  Very over priced.""",8.0,6
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""Don&#039;t take this.  Dont even think about it.
Play around with tylenol and advil.  This medicine&#039;s side effects to me: shortness of breath, fatigue stomach pains-sharp pains, unable to sleep.  I am drinking as much water as I can to take it out my system but on the verge of an Emergency room visit. Have in mind this is my fist time.  Sunday evening. 1 10 mg pill.  That was all it took.  Be careful.  Extremely careful""",1.0,66
Paroxetine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been taking 30 mg of Paxil daily for about 4 years. It truly changed my life. I have had more issues with anxiety than depression, I couldn&#039;t sleep, I was angry all the time for no reason, I had constant pressure on my chest- Paxil put an end to the sleepless nights, nipped the depression in the bud and took my anxiety level down by about 90%. The only problems are if I miss a pill I get those nasty electric shock feelings, I feel like my emotions are almost a bit too subdued (can&#039;t cry, sometimes you got to pet or out) and lastly I have NO sex drive. For this reason I&#039;m in the process of tapering off and my doctor is putting me on Viibryd. But if that doesn&#039;t work as well as Paxil I&#039;ll definitely switch back!""",9.0,51
Lyrica,Pain,"""I have Degenerative disc disease and 4 herniated disks.  I have been down the road of dependence on Oxycontin and Duragesic. Those medicines worked great, however, they do not hold up as they claim.  My doctor put me on Lyrica at 300mg a day and what a difference it has made!  My mobility is much better as well as my mental outlook on life.  This medicine seems to do the job.  I like it and recommend it.""",10.0,62
Intuniv,ADHD,"""I was put on Intuniv because I have schizophrenia and ADHD as I can&#039;t take the stimulant type medications.  I used the starter kit and did not notice any improvement in my focus or attention.  I was so tired I was falling asleep at 7-9pm at night and waking up at 6-7 in the morning.  I went to table tennis and was just a zombie.  I was asleep on my feet and couldn&#039;t wait for class to end instead of being my normal happy active self during class. I stopped taking this medicine ...even if it had helped with my ADHD it would probably have not been worth the side effects.""",1.0,20
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I unfortunately have had to stop taking Champix on day 26. The reason for this is the severe low feelings I experienced over the past 2 days. Prior to this I did quit on day 8, I experienced bloating, excessive wind (both ends), nausea,waking every 3 hours this was from day 2 onwards. The pharmacist suggested at my 2 week check in to keep going through the physical discomforts which I was ok with, but as my mood became depressed and I felt quite antsy about everything for no apparent reason I decided for me it&#039;s time to stop this drug.

Good luck to everyone who is on it. It is certainly worth a try but be careful.""",4.0,11
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I took this med about 8 years ago. Don&#039;t really remember how I felt taking it but after 2 mths and not losing any weight to warrant the purchase price of $30/mth, I stopped. I am giving it a new try. I haven&#039;t noticed any bad side effects that stand out or bother me. I believe the med curbs cravings and I usually don&#039;t feel like even eating dinner after work. But, that being said I haven&#039;t lost any weight yet. I need to get my daily meals back on track and continue the med and then I will update again in 1 week.""",6.0,3
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I had a yeast infection after taking an antibiotic for an ear infection. Although relief wasn&#039;t instantaneous, with one pill  I felt a major difference in about 12 hours!""",9.0,9
Quetiapine,Depression,"""Quetiapine 25mg used to get over Post traumatic stress disorder post Mental Health problems caused by an allergy to Valium. Presently taking 50% of a tablet at night.""",10.0,31
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""I was just prescribed Gabapentin for anxiety coming off of alcohol. I&#039;m taking Antabuse also, so since booze isn&#039;t an option and the doc won&#039;t prescribe a bento, I had to try his recommendation. I&#039;m prescribed 2 x 300mg a day. Day 1, an hour after I took my first, felt like I was on a low dose of adderall more than a relaxer. Slight tremble in my hands, very talkative. Day 2, I took the morning dose and a cup of coffee. 2 hours later, I started getting shocks (not brain zaps), but shocks like I felt I might have a seizure. Told the doc, said impossible it&#039;s related. Took my evening dose. An hour later, super irritable, trouble walking, very dizzy. Stopped the Med.""",5.0,13
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""Reluctantly started due to reviews to prevent migraines and clear up severe blurry vision...50mg...caused facial tightness, made headaches worse, tiredness, slowness, about to think ok, bouts of tingling, vision somewhat cleared, will be reducing dose to 25mg...we will see how this works out""",5.0,14
Xiidra,Dry Eye Disease,"""I have been dealing with dry eyes for almost two years, with excessive tearing which was getting worse and worse.   I was getting depressed thinking that I would have to carry a tissue with me forever.  But then I heard about Xiidra - and everything changed.  I started using it at the end of January of this year, and now 3 1/2 months later I no longer have any tearing at all.  It happened gradually until one day I realized I hadn&#039;t dabbed at my eyes with a tissue for the entire day.  I am SO happy that this product is on the market!""",10.0,10
Nortriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve had chronic headaches for 4-5 years and was treating symptoms with OTC meds which eventually became ineffective. Started having severe migraines about once a week for which I finally sought a more permanent treatment. Had some undesirable side effects to a few of the initial prescriptions. Hair loss, nausea, insomnia, etc. I had a rough start with Nortriptyline. As I increased the dosage I experienced prolonged drowsiness and some constipation. After a few weeks the symptoms decreased and my head aches stopped being a daily occurrence. I have had a few migraines since starting but these have also become less frequent. Maybe from once a week to once a month now. Hoping this works for me long-term and doesn&#039;t become ineffective.""",9.0,49
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking this birth control for quite awhile now and my body has gotten used to it.  The first few months I experienced mood swings and brown spotting but other than that it works quite well. No pregnancies so far.""",6.0,1
Tramadol,ibromyalgia,"""Tramadol ER works very well for fibromyalgia pain. I take 100mg a day with Savella 50mg and so far it&#039;s the only combination that helps. Some days nothing helps, but I have had more better days with this combination.""",6.0,24
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I just finished the free 2 week trial and lost 8 pounds! I couldn&#039;t believe it. I hadn&#039;t excerised either but will start incorporating it in a few times a week. Dr. prescribed me a 3 month supply, my insurance doesn&#039;t cover but the savings card from Belviq helps. I&#039;ll try one month and see from there.""",9.0,117
Metronidazole,"Crohn's Disease, Acute","""Be extremely cautious when taking this medication. It was way to strong for me. I was prescribed this Medication, because I had developed a situation that the antibiotics I was taking were making me sick, so I was given Metronidazole, which made matters worse for me. I was experiencing Antibiotic Overload. Not a pleasant experience at all. Good luck if you have to take this med.""",1.0,2
Keppra,Neuralgia,"""I""",9.0,2
Fluvoxamine,Depression,"""I feel normal. No sexual side effects like Lexapro.  Less of a fog too.""",10.0,41
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""After 5 years of altering my life to avoid anxiety and panic attacks and having tried many different types of medication I finally was given pristiq.  I started 5 days ago and talk about a HUGE and almost immediate difference!   Initially there were headaches (few days off and on) but instant energy and stable mood without anxiety!  It&#039;s weird but things actually seem visually brighter and my sense of smell has increased. Appetite is down as smells are making my stomach churn so sticking with very bland foods and tons of fluids.  Wide awake at night but that&#039;s normal for me.  I am so grateful for feeling normal again!""",9.0,29
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Depo for about a year.  My periods used to be very heavy but now they are very light.  The downside is that they last about 2-3 weeks.  I&#039;ve gained about 20 pounds and experience some pretty crazy mood swings.  My libido has completely crashed and I almost always need to use lube.  I got Depo-Provera because it fits my lifestyle; there&#039;s no way I could take a pill at the same time everyday. """,6.0,11
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 15, and I have only taken 8 pills, so I&#039;m on my eighth day. So far, I feel no different, except for 2 things. My sex drive has actually increased. (I don&#039;t know if its teenage hormones or the birth control) and my breasts are more sensitive. I haven&#039;t noticed any mood changes. Before this pill, I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo but had to stop taking it because it made me *so* upset within the first 4 days. I love this pill, I feel like myself on it. """,10.0,3
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I developed a rash over my ovaries after taking this and abdominal pain. Also a period that lasted a few days longer than normal. The rash has been there over a week and hasn&#039;t improved. I would recommend Plan B over Next choice any day. The pharmacy only had next choice when I was there. It was my first time taking it. I&#039;ve never had problems with plan b. But at least I&#039;m not pregnant.""",2.0,1
Epiduo,Acne,"""I would just like to say that Epiduo is the only thing that could get rid of the thousand terrible zits on my face! I have tried everything and Epiduo was the only one. If I would have found Epiduo a couple years ago I wouldn&#039;t of gone through all of this! At first it completely broke me out worse  but if you just stick with it I promise you the end results will be so worth it !!!! Thank you Epiduo !!!""",10.0,2
Armodafinil,Shift Work Sleep Disorde,"""Works great, able to stay awake at work and able to sleep during the day.""",8.0,16
Paroxetine,Depression,"""I took paroxetine (Paxil) for 2 months.  It took a while to feel any effect from it. It did help regulate my moods a little bit, but after a month and a half it started giving me stomach pains and feelings of hopelessness and suicide.  I am still experiencing the effects of not taking it anymore. It&#039;s been about a week since I quit.  I was going to taper the dosage but it just made me too sick.  I am sure this medicine is great for others but my body just did not agree with it.""",1.0,15
Rosuvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""I took Crestor 10 mg for more than 10 years. It did an excellent job reducing my LDL. But, through years I developed joint pains, which doctors cold not explain. Once a friend told me my joint pain could be a result of Crestor, so to test it out I stopped taking it and sure enough only in few months no more pain in any of my joints for the past 1 year, since I have stopped taking Crestor.""",8.0,166
Dicyclomine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have irritable bowel syndrome and Bentyl seems to calm my stomach down but does make me a lillte sleepy. Taking 10mg 3 to 4 times a day.""",8.0,52
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Morning everyone.""",10.0,3
Ditropan XL,Overactive Bladde,"""Works very well for urgency, etc.  
An obscure side effect is diminished ability to achieve an erection (and I believe diminished sex drive as well).
In addition, I developed dry mouth (no big deal).
I tried the generic for Trospium extended release which did not have the same issues but probably was less effective for bladder control.
PS My bladder situation was mild to moderate.""",10.0,18
Olanzapine,Depression,"""This medication is a great sedative, if that&#039;s what you&#039;re looking for. It&#039;s not euphoric, it just makes you sleepy.  But it caused me to gain over 40 pounds in less than 2 months.  I now get depressed just looking in the mirror.  My doctor says it just makes you hungry, not gain weight, but the amount of weight I gained in such a short time is unnatural!""",7.0,83
Ampyra,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have used almost every medication known to man for primary progressive MS. Understanding that this is not a cure but, the improvement in my mobility is amazing. 
I still lack a large range of motion. But, going to the gym now (which I could not do before) hoping to rebuild and retrain muscle that I have not used in years. 
I&#039;m not 100% but, I am way better than I was before and I&#039;ll take back what I can get back. 
A little before the time to take my second dose I tend to start return to the state I was at before I started taking it.  Second dose and I&#039;m back up ready to face the world feet first.
This has given me so much hope after I have been disappointed numerous times before.""",9.0,146
Effexor XR,Depression,"""I have been on this wonder drug for many years.  I find that if I forget to take my medicines for even one day I become sad and can cry very easily.  If I am off them for more than 3 days watch out.  So don&#039;t skip.  Take your medicines. I am 46 and find I am forgetting things. I have been on antidepressents for 20 years now.  6 or 7 of those years on this medicine. """,10.0,40
Skyla,Birth Control,"""These reviews scared me to death, but I decided to try it anyway. I&#039;ve never had a child, so the insertion was super painful, even though I was on the last day of my period and got both a shot and medication for softening and opening the cervix. It wasn&#039;t sharp pain, just extreme discomfort pain, but after it was in, it didn&#039;t hurt. I&#039;ve felt fine since, aside from some minor cramping. It&#039;s been 12 hours and I haven&#039;t bleed or cramped a lot. So far so good. I&#039;ll update later.""",8.0,3
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""Woke up with a slight tickle in my throat. By bedtime had a very sore throat and a cough. Woke up the next day barely able to breathe and hacking up green stuff and a temp, headache. Went to urgent care and tested positive for the flu and a nifty 103 temp. Could barely walk or stand. Doctor had me pop two tylenols while there to get working on my temp along with a 5 day prescription for Tamiflu. 

After the first pill felt slightly better after a few hours. By the next day it really helped lessen the symptoms but it isn&#039;t a miracle drug and like any illness it will have to run its course even in a lessened state. 

One side effect for me was a constant bitter taste in my mouth and some foods taste bad and mild diarrhea.""",9.0,7
Cyproheptadine,Anorexia,"""This is the only thing that has worked for my poor appetite! I&#039;ve always struggled with having little to no appetite and feeling like I was &quot;too thin&quot;. I&#039;ve been taking these pills for months now and I can honestly say that I went from 99lbs to 130lbs. I look extremely healthy and happier. It has some cons too. Your body will start to get used to it and you will most likely lose weight and your appetite if you discontinue it. It also makes you extremely tired so take it before bed or on your days off""",8.0,12
Embeda,Pain,"""My doctor switched me to a pain clinic after years of treating my back pain.  I went from 4 x 7.5mg Lortab to 20mg Embeda and 2 x 7.5mg Lortab today.  After reading this site, I realize why my pain has increased as the Embeda has an opiate blocker.  Thanks for the info. I go to the doctor tomorrow and intend to discuss this.  I have had two fusions in my lower back that only had limited success.  I only want and this may sound corny but I need to have my life back with pain control.  I have nerve damage along with bone pain (arthritis). I am only 50 years old.  There has got to be something out there that will work that will allow me to return to work and manage my pain.""",3.0,39
Methylprednisolone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""Took 6 day 4mg dose pack, had chest tightness and feeling of a heavy heart beat in my left peck area.

Otherwise works extremely well for the inflammation in my neck and shoulder from budged disc/bursitis.""",8.0,50
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve taken clonazepam 1.5 mg a day with 1,000 mg Divalproex,and Adderall IR 20 mg for over 4 months. I have pretty bad ADHD and Anxiety/Social anxiety disorder. I&#039;ve taken other benzos(Alprazolam,Lorazepam,
Flurazepam) but these new drugs are absolutely the best in my opinion for controlling anxiety in any situation.
It worked very well for me and continues to, but if you don&#039;t prefer sedation and muscle relaxation as side effects then you should go for a drug such a buspirone. But thats my experience.""",9.0,0
Codeine,Pain,"""I was in hospital for some time with chest pains, and when I was given codeine phosphate it took the pain straight away.  I also suffer from back pain and codeine phosphate really works. I would recommend it.""",9.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am only on week 2 so I myself need to bare with it..I&#039;ve so far noticed a dramatic appetite increase, irritability and a slight headaches... I can only hope this goes away!!""",3.0,1
Plecanatide,Chronic Idiopathic Constipation,"""I have been suffering with constipation for the better part of ten years. Doc started me on trulance about a week ago and I&#039;ve had a bowel movement everyday. I would recommend this drug to anyone.""",10.0,29
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I had my Liletta inserted February 2016 and could no longer take the bleeding at random times. Always bleeding during intimacy. I had it removed October 2016  two days after my partner and I were intimate.  I experienced  light bleeding the week following for 2 days and no clotting. Yesterday I passed one clot and nothing else. I&#039;m wonder if anyone has had this happen? If so, when can I expect my first period to come as it will be 3 weeks next week.""",4.0,0
Cephalexin,Bacterial Infection,"""The pill stinks really bad but it got rid of an infection I had in my scalp , odd though I have these 2 swollen lymph nodes on both sides of my neck , im wondering if I should seek medical help for a allergic reaction, but they go down when I stop taking cephalexin. Today&#039;s my last pill so it shouldn&#039;t be a problem although these swollen nodes feel like they can pop at an second. actually to mention it my jaw is also sore and its hard to chew maybe I should get help its not really affecting my breathing tho idk. maybe not I cant afford to miss anymore class I already missed 2 days because of this concussion and contusion.""",8.0,11
Ipratropium,"COPD, Maintenance","""worked on me immediately I had little to no faith in inhalers till this one""",8.0,9
Olanzapine,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""I am currently on Zyprexa, it&#039;s a miracle since it took the voices and hallucinations away. Life is good in that sense but it&#039;s given me acne and I am gaining weight, like alot. I also have no emotions not happy sad or any at all. I am a zombie these days but no other drug has taken the voices away so I think I will stay on it for a while.""",6.0,6
Gabapentin,Pain,"""I started gabapentin last night; although it was prescribed a week ago. I have very serious allergies and even though the doctor cleared the medicine, I was afraid to have a reaction. I was/am also afraid of the side effects. I am still trying to lose weight after a full thyroidectomy so I don&#039;t want to gain anything else. Anyway I was prescribed this for intractable migraines. I took my first 300 mg pill last night as the neck pain I experience prior to some migraines, was riding up the back of my neck. I swear the pain diminished in less than 5 minutes. I did not expect that...weird. Tonight I felt the same pain so I took the pill as scheduled. Again the pain lessened. I had no migraine today so that is amazing for me. So far so good.""",6.0,68
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""I took Temazepam 15 MG for over a month with no results. I combined it with zzzquill  about halfway through the month which still didn&#039;t help. I&#039;ve now upped my dose to 30 mg per night combined with zzzquill for the last two weeks and it&#039;s still not getting me to sleep. Once I finally fall asleep, which can take hours, I still wake up several times throughout the night.""",1.0,14
Tysabri,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have had 8 infusions.  They help...I have mild headaches after each one, but a nap fixes that.  No issues.  I DO know that you have to stay in close contact with your doctor, monitor liver function and take care of yourself.

""",10.0,33
L-methylfolate,Depression,"""I thought I would share my experience as it may be helpful to others.  I have been on this for over 2 years now... and depression wise (which is what I&#039;m basing my rating off of because that is what this rating is supposed to pertain to) it hasn&#039;t done anything for me at all.  At least nothing at all that I have ever noticed. I have stayed on the medication because of the fact IT DOES help bring down my homosistine levels.  I have a condition referred to as MTHFR.  Basically it&#039;s a liver enzyme condition that makes it so the body doesn&#039;t convert proteins/peptides very well. Common condition (1/10 americans) but rarely tested for. The lab had to look up what to do for drawing blood and testing for it.""",1.0,64
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""First day on Q.  So far seems effective at controlling the insatiable urge I get to eat ...hopefully this keeps up. Turning 30 in 5 months and don&#039;t want to be morbidly obese anymore.""",8.0,18
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""You might be looking at this review page to reassure yourself. Well let me just say it worked perfectly well for me. I took this pill after about 2 hours. I took the pill for reassurance for me. We didn&#039;t completely full on have unprotected sex. Things just got carried away and he had been inside me for no longer than 1 minute. No ejaculation. No nothing. But of course, me being a paranoid person, I just have to make sure nothing would happen. Took it and noticed that within an hour or so I felt achy and tired. Let me add that this all happened just a couple days before I was expecting my period. Couple days go by and I received my period today! I probably didn&#039;t need it but it helped calm my nerves.""",10.0,30
Copper,Birth Control,"""I have had the paragard (copper) for 9 years and 11 month...and tomorrow will be having it removed and putting one back in because of it working so well.... I am so happy I got the Paragard.sometimes you forget you have it""",9.0,17
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""I&#039;ve have a bad back for over 40 years. Had low back injury with sciatic pain and muscle spasm. This was a good medication that relieved my spasms.""",9.0,10
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I take 150mg at night and it&#039;s the best medicine I&#039;ve ever tried. It does make me very hungry.""",9.0,40
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""Made me better""",10.0,68
Yaz,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on Yaz for about 4 months now. I tried the generic Gianvi but it was seriously like taking rage pills, so now I&#039;m using the brand name even though insurance doesn&#039;t cover it. I started taking Yaz to help with my skin because I was breaking out really bad. I noticed a significant difference in my skin within the first month and now my skin is completely clear with the exception of the occasional bump or two around my period. I get the typical mood swings around my period but nothing too crazy. I have noticed I feel a little more anxious since I&#039;ve started taking it but it isn&#039;t extreme. My boobs are much more full now, which I like, but I have gained a little weight (about 3-5 pounds)  which has proven hard to get rid of it.""",8.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I love this bc pill. I had a baby in 2014 due to the lack of being able to follow birthcontrol directions..ie taking the pill every single day. any way.opps. After the birth of my daughter I was on depo..I hated it. My sex drive was gone I was nauseated and dizzy all the time I went to my obgyn who then prescribed nuvaring again hated it it fell out, I couldn&#039;t use it during intercourse it hurt so bad, nope. I went back to the obgyn and discussed my options, I asked about the pill...we agreed. I have been on this medication for about 8 months and its working lol. I get nauseated for a day or so when I first start my new pack. no weight gain no babies...that is my goal. I get a three month supply for 12 dollars.""",10.0,9
Acetazolamide,Pseudotumor Cerebri,"""I have had IIH since June of 2014 but was diagnosed &quot;officially&quot; with IIH in May 2014 after my first LP had an opening pressure of 45. I tried Diamox the first time but it made me so tired I couldn&#039;t handle it and then I went into spontaneous remission or at least my pulsatile tinnitus went away and I didn&#039;t need to keep taking it. I relapsed about a week ago and had an opening pressure of 55 after having extremely loud pulsatile tinnitus for a week. I was put on 1g of Diamox and for the past week the whooshing noise has gotten much, much softer and sometimes I can&#039;t even hear it. I take Vitamin C to help with the tingling and have barely noticed it. I&#039;m thankful my body is responding well this time but it&#039;s different for everybody.""",9.0,27
Diclofenac,Pain,"""Works really well , but the size of the tube compared to the box it comes in is very very deceiving , when I bought my 50g one thought it was going to be bigger when it came out the box I thought someone had switched it for a smaller version just look before you buy""",8.0,8
Rabeprazole,GERD,"""I take AcipHex every morning to control my heartburn symptoms.  After I eat breakfast, I get heartburn from the coffee and juice.  I take AcipHex after breakfast and I always find it works really fast to make my heartburn go away.  Even when I go to bed at night, I don&#039;t have heartburn.  The other best thing is that it&#039;s a tiny pill, and it&#039;s so easy to swallow.  Half the time I don&#039;t even have to have something to drink.""",10.0,33
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am halfway through my first pack, and so far I love it. No bleeding or nausea. No weight gain. My gynecologist suggested I take birth control because I&#039;m a wreck when I get my period--terrible cramps that nothing helps, loss of appetite, extreme fatigue. Hopefully I&#039;ll have a lighter period (my period lasts 5-7 days) when I finish the pack and no cramps, fatigue, or headaches.""",10.0,3
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""68 years old.  My problem was loss of erection in the act itself.  Wife and I started avoiding sex altogether in order to avoid the congestion and frustration from unfinished sex.  We were frustrated and angry all the time.  Tried Viagra...headaches for days.  Tried Cialis...palpitations (scary ones.)  Levitra 5 mg works in 30 minutes, lasts 12 to 15 hours, well into the next day.  Slight flushing, stuffiness, headache, but worth it.  Major &quot;teenage&quot; erections.  We are doing 2  times a week now, not enough for me, but about all we can manage with busy schedules.  While two-furs and three-furs are great during the night and again the next morning, second and third ejaculations are rare.  Happy couple!!""",9.0,176
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""been on sertraline now for about 18 months after my anxiety was turning into panic attacks. I was really bad, i couldn&#039;t sleep for constant fear of not waking up-id have 2-3 panic attacks EVERY DAY. i very very rarely have them any more and even if i start, i seldom get a bad one. The medication has stopped the attacks and lessened the anxiety. im still an anxious person but i can live my life now. It&#039;s given me heart burn but i have omeprazole now for that. the sertraline does not make you happy, but it makes you not anxious/sad which is good. overall im very happy, just wish i felt &#039;normal&#039; but ah well eh? :P""",8.0,47
Bisacodyl,Bowel Preparation,"""Had to use this for the final step of the bowel prep for colonoscopy. I tolerated a MiraLAX and Gatorade combination for three hours. I started that at 5 o&#039;clock. Was finished by 7:30. At 9 o&#039;clock I was instructed  to take two tiny Ducolax  pills. I awoke at 11 to severe nausea. I dry heaved for about a half hour and then started vomiting violently. I broke out in a cold sweat and my hands went numb. I thought my husband was going to have to take me to the emergency room . The vomiting lasted for an hour. I finally fell asleep at 1:30 in the morning. I informed my G.I. prior to the call anoscopy about my horrible experience with this drug. I will never take it again.""",10.0,15
Tamsulosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Everyone gets their sex life COMPLETELY DISRUPTED whether or not they want to admit it or maybe they just are at an age and social position that they dont care?
I have two completely UNTOUCHED Flomax / Finesteride Prescriptions untouched......and I plan on giving them BACK to my Urologist and tell him maybe these will help someone else or he can use them as test samples on HIMSELF? (LOL)
Side effects are horrible and yes the flow gets better but I think I am going the Surgical Route this time and let him &quot;Shave&quot; the Prostate or use whatever new technology is out. Both those pills aren&#039;t for anyone whom has ejaculations and sex.....as BOTH END 100%.  I read &quot;humorously&quot; about &quot;Dry Ejaculations&quot; and laugh out loud. Don&#039;t take this drug!""",6.0,7
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""You may lose weight, but you will probably lose your mind, too. This stuff gave me the worst ADD and confusion. I was constantly like, &quot;What was I doing? Where did I put that? What was I saying?&quot; I mean, it was BAD!! And the longer I took it the worse it got! And the headaches and irritability, the racing racing heart, shortness of breath, the blurred vision, it&#039;s just awful!! Sure I lost 10 pounds in 11 days, but I felt like I was going to absolutely die. So I took a break for a couple of weeks and thought I would try it again. A week into it was the same exact scenario. And exercise? How? My heart already feels like it is going to explode when I&#039;m just sitting around! This stuff is toxic. A gastric bypass would be healthier!!""",3.0,48
Cymbalta,Depression,"""Worked for me at a time I had slipped into suicidal ideations. I have a rheumatological disorder that has no cure, &amp; the treatment is dangerous (steroids most of the time); I have severe anxiety; do not know from a day to the following how I will feel or if I will accomplish small tasks, forget about holding a job. This helped anxiety, suicide thoughts, the horrible feelings of major depression, fear, &amp; pain. It is important to read about the medications you should not take with this. Start slowly &amp; have patience. Appears that more medications tried, the easier this is to get acclimated to.""",10.0,36
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""It did my lower my blood sugar but side effects were too severe. Severe nausea, numerous bouts of vomiting daily, recurrence of GERD, severe abdominal pain accompanied by intermittent constipation but not necessarily related to constipation. Overall it was a horrible experience the only reason I rated it with a two was because it did effectively lower my blood glucose but it wasn&#039;t worth it. I am still in agony. I have been told it may take weeks to clear my system.""",2.0,0
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I compound fractured my tib/fib (lower leg) and was in unbearable pain I had to get an emergency surgery to get 3 surgical steel rods put in my leg. I went home 2 weeks later from heavy morphine usage at the hospital my doctor prescribed me with norco and it works very well I feel absolutely no pain what so ever all though I do feel tired and happy whilst on the pain killer it works out amazingly for my situation.""",10.0,5
Tramadol,Back Pain,"""Been on it for three day, and feel like myself again. Decompression, fusion, injection therapy, muscle relaxers, opiates, nerve blockers, NSAIDs. Nothing has given me long term relief the way Ultram ER has. Aside from the dependence issues, I think I found my wonder drug. I have degenerative disk disease and spinal stenosis.""",10.0,106
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I am only on my 3rd week and I have gotten 2-3 pimples the week of my cycle since I was 13 with maybe a few more throughout the week if I was stressed. 

My acne has gotten very consistent, which I understand to be a normal response until your body adjusts to the hormones. I also understand that everyone react differently, but this BC is used a lot for treating acne and is my first time using BC.

This has severely discouraged my confidence, Im contemplating misses an important baby shower just to avoid people. I get a new pimple every single day, luckily each one is gone within two days, but my chin and for head are just rough, I&#039;m just not used to not feeling confident. 
I sure hope it improves, or I will stop using all together.""",1.0,3
Metronidazole,Dental Abscess,"""This is my 5th time this year on Metronidazole for an impacted wisdom tooth that can&#039;t be removed but keeps developing an abscess. It usually follows a failed course of amoxicillin and although it always clears up the infection the side effects are pretty awful. I feel like I&#039;ve the flu for the first few days (fever, fatigue, unable to sleep, stomach cramps and loss of appetite) which usually means I have to miss work and then a really sickly stomach for the last three. It also takes me a few days after finishing the course for my energy levels and stomach to get back to normal. So drug works but the side effects are worse than my actual aliment.""",8.0,3
Reclipsen,Birth Control,"""I loved being on Reclipsen. I started taking it when I was 20 and had no side effects, probably because I was active in college and had other things to distract me. I&#039;m now 26 and stopped taking Reclipsen so my husband and I can start trying for a baby, so far the effects of coming off Reclipsen have been horrible. I can&#039;t wait to get pregnant and have babies so I can go back on Reclipsen!""",10.0,4
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""So far so good. Haven&#039;t had any problems within the first 2 months. Definatly going to carry on the shot :)""",10.0,3
Methenamine,Prevention of Bladder infection,"""Have been using methenamine for prevention of urine infection for 14 years and it works very well. I recommend this drug.""",10.0,42
Gabapentin,Pain,"""I had heart palpations from this stuff...I told my PCP that I was having problems with it and they tripled my dosage...I had a heart attack a week later...they discontinued it...it does nothing for pain...at least for me...""",1.0,48
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I just started today, and I am impressed that this pills, have taken my cravings away, made me feel satisfied with the food I ate. I know is only one day, but I have to share this so everyone can hear me loud and clear. I suffer from Arthritis on my shoulders, I get injected every six months with a fake cartilage . But I deal with the most extreme pain you can imagine. I did not take any Advil  during the whole day, and that is a miracle in itself , what ever is this medication, it worked on my pain also. I love it so far, and it is only my first day, I will continue till I lose my weight, and I will consult my Doctor about, continuing it, just because my pain subsided 90 percent.""",10.0,26
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started Victoza .6 mg dose yesterday and have had a headache, have been sleepy, no appetite and have had vomiting.  Is it worth it?   We&#039;ll see.  Blood glucose levels have already improved.  Think I&#039;ll try dosing at night so the side effects aren&#039;t severe at work.  Will post again when I know more.""",5.0,23
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I suffered from anxiety, obsessive thoughts due to anxiety, and depression as a result. I had thoughts in my head that I tried to suppress and the thoughts just came back stronger. I thought that I was completely helpless and began to have suicidal thoughts. I started on Zoloft (first on 25mg then 50mg) and it helped with my depression and anxiety, except it made me really sleepy. My doctor suggested Lexapro at 10mg and I have been on it for about 5 weeks now. My condition has improved tremendously! I am happier and my thoughts aren&#039;t overpowering my life. I started CBT and that has helped as well. DO NOT GIVE UP. Things will get better, I promise. I thought the medicine wouldn&#039;t work for me, but it does.""",10.0,160
Vilazodone,Depression,"""Unfortunately my insurance only covers $60. The up side is I barely had any nausea or diarrhea and then only for a few days when I started the 40mg dose. Viibryd seems to be working great for me. I have had more intense dreams and a few nightmares. Nothing overly bothersome. While on Paxil, I had horrible cravings for sweets. I was at one point eating 1/2 cup of peanut butter with 1/2 cup sugar mixed in. The cravings were compulsive and I gained 15lbs in 6 weeks. So far the cravings are almost completely gone and I have maintained the weight I am for 2 weeks. I&#039;m hoping I will be able to lose the initial 15lb gain. So far no sexual side effects. My anxiety is under control too.""",10.0,28
Methotrexate,Psoriasis,"""I&#039;m 18 and have had psoriasis now for almost 2 years. I started taking this for my psoriasis about a month ago and have already seen substantial differences! No itchiness, limited redness and extreme scaling. Although the medication does take a bit longer to start working I&#039;m absolutely sure that it will continue to help relieve the psoriasis on my legs, arms and stomach!!""",8.0,8
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Ambien CR was prescribed to me for long term use after I was only able to get a 3 hours of sleep per night due to insomnia. It did help me get to sleep (took effect within 30 minutes on an empty stomach) and stay asleep. However, it also makes things seem 3D that aren&#039;t (like text on a computer screen), and gives an overall &quot;trippy&quot; feeling. Ambien CR also has a rather strong hangover effect that can last awhile (up to 12 hours from the time it was taken.) 

""",7.0,5
Pregabalin,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I am on dialysis and now have neuropathy in my feet. I have tried many things and find Lyrica works but I have to take a low dose, only 75mg a day.  I have found that this low dose of Lyrica works well with 10mg of Vicodin.  My feet are tolerable and I can function without kicking my feet every millisecond and always thinking of the pain in my feet.  This combination works very well and I recommend it to all diabetic/dialysis neuropathic pain patients.""",8.0,37
Tradjenta,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My blood sugar has slowly been decreasing.  Each time I check it points are dropping.  I&#039;m pretty sure it&#039;s the medicine because I&#039;ve not really changed anything else. My sugar is usually high hardly ever low so I&#039;m more hyperglycemia.""",9.0,26
Wellbutrin XL,Depression,"""This is the only medicine that worked for me in the last 12 years but after 3 months of feeling normal again it stopped working. The side effects that bothered me most were dry mouth and headaches. Tried it a second time and had severe headaches that nothing would relieve.""",9.0,29
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I experienced dry mouth the first week of taking Ashlyna. I am on week 9 currently and have not experienced any issues and find this birth control to work extremely well with my body. I originally went on this Pill to assist with headaches experienced when premenstrual, the headaches have competed stopped and am pleased overall with no lasting side effects.""",10.0,1
Doxycycline,Bacterial Infection,"""I had terrible sinusitis.  My doctor tried me on a range of medication.  Nothing worked until she put me on Doxycycline (  Prednisone   a nasal spray).  It was fantastic!  Don&#039;t recall having any side effects but you must take as directed - with food and a large glass of water, keep out of sunlight etc.""",10.0,74
Naprelan,Headache,"""I have TMJ and it was causing severe headaches. I was given Naprelan to  take down the inflammation in my jaw. Within two days I was feeling much better and could even open my mouth wider.""",10.0,44
NoDoz,Hypersomnia,"""I love No-Doz (caffeine citrate).  Way cheaper than red bull, easier on the stomach than coffee, no stained teeth or coffee breath.""",10.0,31
Ortho Micronor,Birth Control,"""Since April my period has been one week on then the next week off , then so on. And now I&#039;ve been bleeding for 23 days straight. This is terrible.""",2.0,1
St. john's wort,Depression,"""I have suffered with depression and anxiety for years and planned on seeing someone for help. I wanted to explore more manageable and convenient (not to mention less costly) forms of help first. I was skeptical as I am constantly having panic attacks, heaviness in my chest as well as obsessive thoughts which seemed to take control of my reality. I took this first when I was at work obsessing about aspects of my life and accepted that it may or may not work. About 10-15 minutes later I noticed a weight off of my chest, I was not obsessing in my head and I just felt more balanced overall with my mood. I say it is worth a try if you would like to are struggling within yourself (also get help if this does not work). Good luck!""",8.0,50
Lagesic,Pain,"""Very helpful for symptoms of arthritis and fibromyalgia. This replaced a very strong pain drug I had been taking (about 8 pills a day) to 2 tablets each day and is doing a much better job I believe.  """,8.0,0
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""With the DASH diet and exercise my BP was still high and the doctor increased my daily 5mg of Norvasc to 10mg. It helps decrease my usual 170/104 to approx 150/70 but only for a few hours. I am fatigued, headaches and super cold feet and hands constantly. I also have muscle cramps. I feel as if I had a heart attack a few days ago but my doctor says its gastritis. The side effects are worse than hypertension itself! Maybe I need a new medicine and/or a new physician. Good health to you!""",4.0,233
Dexamethasone,"Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced","""This steroid nearly killed me. Receiving as part of my chemo took 2 a day for 3 days straight after chemo. Was only on them for three months when they induced diabetic ketoacidosis. Was on life support for 10 days. Will never touch a steroid again. I have given this a high score on the bar because it did stop me feeling sick""",8.0,5
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I was on Remeron 30mg for almost six months. In the beginning looked like it works. Unfortunately starting from last month, my mornings were terrible. No mood at all, didn&#039;t want to go out of bed and home. Also the rest of the day was slow and agonizing. 

Yesterday my GP asked me to start Cipralex (escitalopram) 10mg. 

You might not believe it but from the first pill I already feel GREAT. Full of energy and positive mood. It looks like a miracle!""",9.0,3
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I am a 50 y/o f just recently diagnosed with ADHD. My 32 y/o was diagnosed just 2 or 3 yrs ago. I have always been forgetful, impatient, unable to focus, misplaced items, etc. I went back to college 2 1/2 yrs ago and did excellent, but it was very hard even though I studied and knew the material it was the same in HS. I realized something was changing in my ability to learn and saw a doc on adults w/ADD &amp; ADHD, realized it was hereditary, got tested and BAM. I&#039;ve been on the initial 30 mg a day for a month. I feel sure doc will increase the dosage due to how long it lasts. But, It&#039;s GREAT, completely changed my life. I have a small decrease in appetite, must take it early to negate insomnia otherwise, awesome med.""",9.0,39
Adapalene,Acne,"""I have had acne right after I got out of high school (which is weird right), and I have tried all kinds of stuff (proactive,PObagai, and a long laundry list of other stuff) and none of it has really helped. I tried Differin and I must say my skin is really smooth and has way less acne. I must admit when I first tried it, my skin didn&#039;t fair well with it and began to peel horribly. After reading a few posts from other people I used a moisturizer first and then used Differin, and no longer did have dry peely skin. I used Cerave cleaner and their am and pm moisturizer, and now I can say my skin looks fantastic with Differin and Ceravae. Acne takes time to heal and Differin will make a difference for you!""",10.0,68
Sildenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I am 63 yrs young, a veteran with some health issues which causes some problems due to pain. The pain is so distracting that I wasn&#039;t able to achieve
and maintain an erection. My Doctor suggested Viagra 100mg. While I still experience pain I am able to perform , enjoy myself and my loving wife is very happy. It&#039;s been a real blessing.""",10.0,94
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""For years I had been (mis)treated for clinical unipolar. I went through many SSRIs, but each one &quot;hit the wall&quot; - had only limited effect on the deepest depression, and none as a maintenance drug. Changed pyschs. She suggested an off-label use of Lamotrigene. Within a couple of weeks I felt so much better! We scaled  back (and eliminated) Effexor SSRI. I continued to get better. She moved away, so I had to find another psychiatrist - or psych nurse. The new psych nurse did an interview, and said I was being treated for the wrong disease. I felt better because Lamotrigene was working on my bi-polar! 5 years later, I&#039;m still doing well - mood swings moderated, deep depression less deep and less frequent.""",10.0,90
Naproxen,Back Pain,"""I am having severe pain on my right shoulder, radiating to my elbow, and a numbed index finger.  I was prescribed 500 mg of naproxen twice daily.  It is woefully inadequate.  I have been supplementing with tylenol but that still isn&#039;t cutting it.  This is nof a drug that works for me.""",1.0,9
Trazodone,Anxiety,"""My MD recommended I start taking 25mg at night to help with my sleep/anxiety issues.  The past six months I&#039;ve been battling anxiety and depression intermittently.  The past 4 days have been the best since the attacks started.  I really can&#039;t say enough.   No side effects for me at all.""",9.0,128
Jolivette,Birth Control,"""The first month I took this pill I had extremely tender and sore breasts. I also had spotting and got my period 4 times in two months.  I finally stopped taking it the second week into the 3rd month because I got terrible acne like I&#039;ve never had in my life and my period, again. Worst pill I&#039;ve been on.""",1.0,7
Nucynta,Pain,"""I was just taken off Vicodin and given Nucynta to try for my chronic pain. I have chronic, acute pancreatitis and a kidney blockage. It was hard to find a pharmacy that carried this medication. I ended up going to a hospital pharmacy to have my prescription filled. The medicine is comparable to the Vicodin. I still itch with Nucynta, but not as bad as with the Vicodin. Nucynta&#039;s pain relieving effects are short lived. They last for about 3 hours. They change my voice also. I sound like a frog when talking. I am having trouble sleeping. This is only day 3 of taking this medication, so I will have to keep comparing. The medication does give me energy. It makes me groggy after about 45 minutes of taking the medicine.""",7.0,54
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I was given a sample pen of Saxenda and was told by my Dr that he would give me samples if my insurance wouldn&#039;t cover it. So I started on it and had great results with no side affects at all until week 3 when I upped the dosage to 1.8 mg. A little queasy, but I could handle it. Lost 5 pounds in 2 weeks. Never hungry. Then my insurance approved it, but my co-pay was $580 a month. The savings card only covers $200 so I would still have to pay $380, which is way out of my price range. Oh yeah, the Dr backed out on samples.

I really wish the manufacturer would price the drug more reasonably. Seriously...why create this miracle drug if you have no intention of making it available to the people that need it?""",7.0,20
Paroxetine,Depression,"""Simply an evil drug! I&#039;ve been on pretty most of them over the years and this turned me near on psychotic making me do things completely out of character, taking me from manic delusions of grandeur, to the depths of hell itself. You name it,i suffered it! Only by the grace of God,did i not kill or injure myself seriously,or others while on it. Some may be ok on it, but i&#039;d say,don&#039;t chance it; Avoid it like the plague!""",1.0,3
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""Diazepam helps me through the days of anxiety. Helps me cope with going to crowded places. Sadly my doctor only will give me only 14 per one month prescription. So I have to carefully schedule, when I can go shopping, or attend a movie, or other activity. I&#039;ve been on this medication for 12 years. It has changed how I react in crowded elevators, ( I also have claustrophobia ) and how I deal with anxieties. Doctor prescribed several other drugs for depression, no matter how often I tell him , I am not depressed and those meds make me feel bad. I sometimes wonder if my doctor knows the difference between depression and anxiety""",10.0,48
Uricalm,Dysuria,"""IT works like a charm. I took two pills last night and I was able to sleep without discomfort.  I really recommend.  I bought the Uricalm MAX .""",9.0,15
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""I am on 27mg Concerta. Never felt better. I have better grades because of better concentration. No anxiety or suicidal thoughts. Guess I have too much to keep me alive, that I have never had those thoughts. Only side-effect seems to be slight insomnia, but I would prefer better grades over sleep.""",10.0,56
Olanzapine,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""This medication is very effective in making me have a mainly normal day.  It does make me feel drowsy at when I first wake up but I do not hear any voices or have any racing thoughts or other disturbances throughout the day.  I am also able to sleep well.  I do however notice a difference in between being on 15mg versus 10mg.  I need the higher dose for it to be as effective, I was still having some disturbances on the lower dose.""",8.0,5
Vilazodone,Depression,"""End of Viibryd week 1 was starting to feel normal, then began week 2 at 20mg. More nausea (Ondancetron med really helps at work), no headaches this week. New symptom of gritty feeling in eyes--think it is dry eyes, so bought some good tear drops and seems a lot better now, will keep using. I switched over cold turkey from 40mg Lexapro. When starting any new antidepressant, I always take it on the weekend, NEVER during the workweek. It might make you sleep all day or be &quot;out of it,&quot; but that&#039;s usually just an adjustment period you have to go thru. Too bad doctors don&#039;t always let patients know what to expect.""",8.0,15
Armour Thyroid,Hashimoto's disease,"""I found out I had an under active thyroid about 2 years ago and as a college student I found it so hard to focus in class. My doctor placed me on Synthroid and I took it for about 6 months. I had severe headaches, depression, weight gain with no weight loss in sight, and feeling tired and horrible. I went to my obgyn for a yearly check up and he checked my thyroid and now I&#039;m taking Armour. I love this medicine. All the headaches, loss of focus, and the weight gained again is gone! I take it the same time everyday and this pill works for me!""",10.0,164
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have currently been on Mircogestin fe 1/20 for 6 months now. At first when starting this medication I noticed a little bit of anxiety after the first 3 weeks but decided to let my body adjust to the hormones and see what happens. This birth control has caused me to have in insatiable appetite, This has also caused me weight gain of about 8 pounds and I have a pretty active lifestyle. Furthermore I am constantly fatigued and tired on this medication. When I do sleep it&#039;s restless with nightmares and very vivid dreams. The worst is the anxiety. I have never been anxious before but on this medication I have had severe anxiety and panic attacks which I never had before. I have stopped taking this medication because of this.""",1.0,4
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I had kidney pain . Back back. Pain that went down to my leg and I couldn&#039;t sleep. Thought it was from maybe over drinking so drank a lot of water but 7 days later of eating only vegetables and fruits and taking cranberry juice and anti oxidants I went to the doctor . After my first pill the pressure was gone and after the second pill (500mg) the pain was gone. It works!! No side effects other than slight nausea but that&#039;s nothing compared to one week of pain and sleepless nights.""",9.0,49
Azithromycin Dose Pack,Sinusitis,"""I have taken this many times and it clears up the problem with no side effects at all .""",10.0,35
Prepopik,Bowel Preparation,"""I&#039;m 52 and this was my first colonoscopy.  I got a coupon from the Dr and my insurance covered the rest. The taste is not bad it&#039;s only 5oz so it&#039;s really easy to drink. After the first dose it started working within an hour. After multiple trips to the bathroom I took dose #2 it took about 6 more hours until the output was what I assume the desired yellow. The procedure was the easiest part of the whole process. Afterwards I slowly started eating and drinking again and the watery output continued for about 12 hours until things got back to normal. If I have to do this again I will use Prepopik.""",10.0,5
Metformin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Since I started to take this medicine my sugar level has been a lot easier to manage. """,10.0,21
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""Going on day 3 of taking this medication; twice a day.I have seasonal sinusitis accompanied by severe pharyngitis (not strep), headaches, ear aches, and fever. Oh and by the way, I&#039;ve either been breastfeeding and/or pregnant for the last 3 years! So far, the throat/ear pain (which were the worst of my ailments) went away within 24 hrs, my congestion cut by half, and headaches/fever, gone instantly. No side effects to speak of. Maybe a slight change in stool consistency but that&#039;s to be expected with antibiotics. As for my breastmilk, the trace amounts my baby is getting thru breastfeeding actually helped HER congestion! Killin two birds with one stone.. """,8.0,10
Tri-Lo-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""So I was originally on Junel fe but that was a horror show with all the mood swings, bleeding, acne and just horrible nausea. I lost 11 pounds on that so beware. Anyway, once I told my doctor, she prescribed this. The first pack caused some nausea, a small break out and just an odd feeling. once I got that under my belt, I&#039;ve had no problems! I&#039;m on my fourth pack starting today and it&#039;s been great. Clear face, light periods, and doesn&#039;t make me gain weight. How ever, I must say around the placebo week, I get so bloated, horrible cramps and headaches...otherwise, it&#039;s been great. So the effectiveness of it, I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant yet, knock on wood. Just keep taking the pill at the correct time and you&#039;ll be fine!""",8.0,4
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""My experience was mixed. I took Maxalt MLT as soon as I had my usual &quot;Aura&quot;. It worked within 30 minutes. The aura was gone and I never did get a migraine. However, within an hour I had a severe angina attack and had to take my nitro twice to relieve the pain. Nitro glycerin gives you a headache, so I think I&#039;d rather have the migraine than the chest pain! My daughter took it and had a wonderful experience, took the pain away within 30 minutes and no side effects at all. I guess I won&#039;t be taking it again. Too bad, it worked on the migraine.""",9.0,4
Prozac,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I took Prozac for 15 years and it worked great for obsessive compulsive disorder!  About 3 years ago I started noticing &quot;mania&quot; where I couldn&#039;t sleep or sit still to even eat.  After seeing several different doctors who treated it with medication for ADHD or Bi-polar it was determined that it was a side effect to Prozac so I stopped taking Prozac and all the mania stopped. Google shows two side effects to Prozac are 1) can&#039;t sit still and 2) can&#039;t sleep at night.  I wanted to share this unusual experience to help any others who may be experiencing mania and can&#039;t figure out why.  If you too are on Prozac then it may be a side effect but check with your doctor. """,8.0,73
Apremilast,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I have had psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for over 20 years. I started this medication 3 months ago my psoriasis have never been worse 80% of my body is covered in psoriasis. My arthritis has also been an issue but not to the same extent. I would never recommend this medication to anyone.""",1.0,11
Jolivette,Birth Control,"""Great for the first year then irregularity started. I took after my sons birth. It started with some mid period started. Light spotting then light bleeding. Now it&#039;s a heavy period every two weeks. I just stopped and will be switching at the start if my next period.""",6.0,24
Wellbutrin XL,Depression,"""Just switched over to Wellbutrin and so far, so good. I had been on Zoloft for a year, following a diagnosis of depression. 

Zoloft was just awful for me. The entire time I was on it, I battled chronic fatigue, no libido whatsoever, some memory loss, nerve problems, vertigo...you name it. And on top of all of that I completely stopped working out and put on 30lbs in 10 months.

Feel like I am back on the road to being me on Wellbutrin. 150mg XL seems to work for me.

Thank God- I was prepared to swear off any and all antidepressants if this didn&#039;t work.

Also, I haven&#039;t drank alcohol for going on 10 years, so if you&#039;re sober that eliminates one of the big drawbacks for a lot of people.""",6.0,53
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started Bydureon last night for the first time.  I put lidocaine cream on my stomach where I was going to inject.  After a few false starts, I injected quickly and had to check to see if needle was actually in.  I felt nothing when it went in.  Medicine did burn a little when it went it and burned afterwards for several minutes.  Nothing that was too bad.  I did rub the area after it went in to try to prevent the knots.  I also put on sea bands about an hour before the shot, planning to wear them for 48 hours.  Some GI issues, but not sure if related to shot or not.  Overall, not a bad experience so far, knock wood.""",9.0,7
Metoprolol,Migraine Prevention,"""After trying imitrex and tylenol  and countless other medications for what seems to be hormone       related migraines.  Even if they worked for a short time the rebound effect was awful.  I have found it very difficult to get a physician to give me a one time dosage of metropolol.  One small dose cures me.  American doctors refuse to give me the prescription.  I finally had to go to another country to obtain the prescrption.I absolutely hate the American medical system.  I pay a fortune for insurance only for them to not care for me.  I am discusted by our greedy, price fixed, non caring medical system. Why can we not get rid of our awful, overpriced, ineffective medical system?  Big pharma bribes physicians with fancy coventions.""",9.0,24
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I was very nervous after hearing all the horror stories but decided to try it anyway. The procedure takes about 5-10 minutes it&#039;s very quick. The most uncomfortable part is the numbing medication because it burns but it&#039;s quick. They use an introducer to place the Implanon under your skin and it&#039;s over. I had a bruise in the area and I also experienced slight nausea and dizziness after insertion which ended in a headache but the next day I was fine. My arm was sore for a bit after but it&#039;s manageable. Since insertion on June 19th of this year I&#039;ve had no period or spotting of any kind but keep in mind every woman&#039;s body is different.""",10.0,1
Metformin,Insulin Resistance Syndrome,"""I have been taking this medication for 5 years now.  It has lowered my insulin levels but they still aren&#039;t normal.  I have lost 75 pounds and my menstrual cycles has returned to normal.  I went almost a year without one at all.  I also have hypothyroidism and I think my positive results are from it. I take two 500mg pills twice a day.  I have to eat with it or else I will get sick.  """,7.0,118
Xigduo XR,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been taking this medication for a little over two months. 1 10mg/1000mg per day. I love the benefits weight loss down 8 pounds, BP is Excellent. Only downfall is the side effects of yeast infections. I&#039;m only considering changing medication for this reason.""",8.0,2
Rivaroxaban,Pulmonary Embolism,"""On Xarelto 15mg 2X a day since pulmonary embolism.  Very pleased as it allowed me to released from hospital less than 24hrs after admission.  One particular side effect:  I am experiencing vivid dreams since going on Xarelto.  Looking forward to getting off as soon as possible, but I am grateful that I am not on Coumadin or Lovenox.""",9.0,38
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,None,"""There is not one birth control method you can find that doesn&#039;t have complaints.  All the complaints are the same too.  I have tried Nuva Ring, Ortho, and the Mirena which all of them were a thumbs down for me.  I have been on Tri-Sprintec for a month now and this is the best fit.  I&#039;ve had no stomach issues (and I have a phobia of nausea and vomiting).  I have to say my biggest complaint would be the bloating in my stomach.  My stomach and my hunger have increased. I can&#039;t completely say it&#039;s the pill because I&#039;ve also quit smoking and I&#039;ve replaced food for my smoking habit.  My acne has been pretty bad...like super huge bumps everywhere.  My mood is here and there which is sort of normal for me anyway.  I like the pill overall though.""",8.0,6
Azithromycin,Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis,"""After tolerating an increasingly lumpy, sore, raw, dry throat and overall fatigue for about  10 days  I finally went to the doctor. Z-pac and prednisone reduced the symptoms dramatically in 2 days. I didn&#039;t realize just how badly I felt.  Taken exactly as prescribed this was certainly the right treatment. It&#039;s working.""",10.0,17
Rytary,Parkinson's Disease,"""I&#039;ve been on Rytary since 2015 and at times was on 5 pills 4 x a  day of the 48.75-195 dosage. Partial neuroleptic seizures were a result, mild psychosis, paranoia, anxiety, mood swings, depression, dyskenisia dystonia, impulse control, sleeplesness, among others, all things I&#039;ve dealt with at some point along the way. I&#039;m now on 3 pills 5 times a day. With a small dose of 2mg artane in between 4 x a day. I have not been able to really lock down whatever makes it work. It is wildly inconsistent but when it&#039;s on it&#039;s on, and I  get some normal time. Certain strains of medical marijuana help increase the efficacy of this drug. Kicks in sooner and can give me up to 6-7 hours of normal time. Instead of 1hr to kick in and 1-2 hrs normal time.""",3.0,0
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Truly the only thing (bar Mirtazapine at one point) that has ever worked for my severe (sometimes up 1-2 entire nights in a row) and chronic insomnia (nearly a decade). It doesn&#039;t make me as drowsy in the morning as Mirtazapine which is great because then I can have a more normal sleeping pattern. I do have some really weird kind of scary side effects including minor hallucinations (like stuff moving round the room, person on a poster looked like they were dancing, face shapes in curtains swaying etc.) and feeling a bit high. However, even with these side effects it is still worth it if nothing else has worked.""",10.0,14
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""Excellent """,10.0,8
Aripiprazole,Agitated State,"""Makes me shakey.""",4.0,15
Zoloft,Depression,"""Only drug to make me feel alright.  """,9.0,42
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I&#039;ve been on Savella for about a month now. Started with the titration pack. Felt relief within a few days. Pain is not gone, but certainly diminished to a point where I feel somewhat normal. Doesn&#039;t help with neuropahty, but does lower muscle pain. I have had muscle cramps/spasms in my legs at night, some slight constipation, and now some headaches have started the past couple of days, but I am so grateful for this medicine. Some days I feel that I don&#039;t need to use my handicap plaque! I previously used Salsalate, which helped, but nowhere near as good as Savella. I wish the price would come down. But I&#039;m on it happily!""",9.0,20
Yaz,Birth Control,"""I&rsquo;m almost done with my second month of Yaz and it has been really tough. I was put on birth control for PCOS as a way to regulate my hormones and period. Both months about three weeks into the pack I get headaches, nausea, upper stomach cramps, exhaustion, throwing up, extremely sensitive breasts, horrible uterine cramps, sporadic facial hair growth (I have facial hair due to PCOS and I was hoping yaz would reduce it but it seems to make it grow faster during certain times of the month), and a terrible liquid yellow diarrhea (tmi I know). I&rsquo;m trying to stick it out but honestly I don&rsquo;t even know if this pill is helping with my hormone but we&rsquo;ll see.""",2.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m just trying Trinessa for the first time and I absolutely hate it. Every day there&#039;s a point to where I&#039;m very nauseated. . Feel depressed and just so sick.. yeah it shortened my period by 2 days but I just hate feeling like this everyday...it may work well for others...just my experience.""",1.0,3
Duloxetine,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I have severe Diabetic Neuropathy to both feet, and Neurotin seemed rather ineffective. The pain was a combination of burning, needles and pins sensation, and severe knife stabbing sensations intermittently to both feet. I started taking Cymbalta over a year ago, and it has significantly reduced the sensations and pain,  making them tolerable. I initially noticed a loss of appetite, which was a blessing in disguise for me, and I lost 25 pounds before the anorexia disappeared. I have several severe disorders which require close monitoring of my blood, but overall, Cymbalta has been a God send to me.""",8.0,4
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I have a lot of GI, p""",9.0,4
Retapamulin,Acne,"""I have only used this for two and a half days and it&#039;s already brought down ALL the redness that made it look terrible and they are going down incredibly. I strongly suggest this. I am 13 almost 14 and it does work. I love this! """,8.0,4
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I have been on belviq for a month now- no change in appetite at all &amp; I have gained weight.  I am tired all the time &amp; get awful headaches.  How can I exercise &amp; eat right if I am so tired I can&#039;t get out of bed?  So far a big waste of money.""",1.0,23
Robaxin,Muscle Spasm,"""It made me want to crawl out of my own skin! Constant jumping legs and strange sensations all over my body. No sleep whatsoever. Maybe I am allergic.""",1.0,74
Melatonin,Insomnia,"""This will put me to sleep like a baby unlike any other drug. I think people underestimate how well Melatonin works. In combination with the other meds i take (Fluvoxamine, Mirtazipine, Vistaril) i can fall asleep in under 30 minutes. Its also very easy to discontinue if needed""",10.0,30
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""She is a new and exciting person.  After 60 days on Seroquel it&#039;s like having our daughter returned to us.  New and improved...Happy and Engaged in Life.   Thank You So Much.""",10.0,70
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""It really works, you must eat before Fastin, then go to the gym, if you feel your heart hoes quick. Just take half pill and everything will be right. I&#039;m 35 year old and with gym and my half pill of Fastin I feel perfect in my weight of my 15 year&#039;s past.""",10.0,80
Cefdinir,Otitis Media,"""My daughter is 11 months and has taken Omnicef for 4 days now. Using it for bilateral ear infection. She has spit up a few times but is feeling a whole lot better.  No other side effects. Hopefully she will keep getting better. Only time will tell. Definitely would recommend this antibiotic.""",10.0,10
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""Hello, just wanted to let everyone know this stuff wasn&#039;t bad at all....it didn&#039;t even taste horrible. Just had a really strong lemonade taste. No after taste. .just make sure to add lemonade crystal light and chill before taking. Took first dose of 32oz at 1pm...downed it in 10 mins. After started having bowel movements throughout the day. No pain or bloating just lots of intestinal rumbling.  My second dose, took at 5am.. this one took a lil bit longer to drink maybe about 40 mins since it was so early...taking the 16oz pf water was much harder.  But did it!!  Had a few more movements for about 4hrs, and was ready!! I was so terrified the day i picked up the mix literally cried thinking it was going to be bad. But it wasn&#039;t. Best prep.""",10.0,34
Norco,Back Pain,"""I have had multiple compound fractures in addition to severe degenerative disk disease from a car accident which also resulted in a broken back (compression fracture) at my L1-L2 level. I have had a total of 4 reconstructive spinal surgeries, with the most recent being in 12/2010. I have rods/spacers in my cervical and lumbar spine areas. I  could not take Lortab long term as it affected my personality in a very negative way. I am currently on Norco and it works quite well for me. I stick to the dosing schedule and have not had problems.""",10.0,52
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Love this medicine. I have lost 24.7 pounds in just 3 1/2 weeks! The only side effects I had was in the first week and it was dry eyes and mouth and I have not done that much exercising yet.  I am so full of energy. I went from sleeping all day and no desire to do anything - to up and going like I use to be.  I have a long way to go (70 lbs.) but I am looking forward to it. Everyday I get on the scale I have lost more, but if you want to lose the weight and keep it off you must eat correctly. It is a lifestyle change not a quick fix. You can&#039;t expect to be on these pills a long time. They just help you get to your goal, then it&#039;s up to you to make sure you don&#039;t go back to your old ways. Been there done that, not again. Try this medicine.""",9.0,28
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I suffer from insomnia pretty bad. I can fall asleep easily but by 1 or 1:30, I&#039;m wide awake. I worked in a bakery for 8 years and recently had to quit, I couldn&#039;t function like a normal person anymore. I saw several doctors and psychiatrists, all who at one point or another, prescribed me Ambien. I had some pretty weird episodes on this medicine. I would get up and rearrange cabinets, naked, in the middle of the night.  My husband got very upset with me. I found a great doctor who finally diagnosed me with bipolar II, with a little OCD and depression. My medicines are where I like them and he prescribed me Lunesta. This is a much better sleep aid and I am finally sleeping a full night.""",4.0,0
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I got the Skyla inserted a week ago and it was pretty rough. The actual process of getting it in did not bother me but after I had awful cramps, felt nauseous and lightheaded. The cramps have not gone away but have lightened a little bit. The doctor said I was feeling pain because I have a &quot;sensitive uterus&quot; and have never had kids. Haven&#039;t bled at all though which is nice.""",3.0,0
Gianvi,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on it for 3 months, and it&#039;s pretty good. Your acne does get semi worse for the first couple months but at month 3, I can see that my skin is clearing up. I would say 8/10 in terms of how much it&#039;s helped my skin. I don&#039;t think I&#039;ve gained much weight, but my boobs have definitely gotten bigger. No loss of sex drive for me, but it has not helped my period cramps/aches at all. I think it&#039;s only made my period marginally lighter. It does what it does, fairly well, and it&#039;s completely covered by my insurance. There have been no negative side effects as of now.""",8.0,1
Seroquel,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""My personal reaction to Seroquel was essentially &quot;The lights are on, but no one is home&quot;. I was so despondent I could handle no more than two weeks of the medication.""",2.0,47
Estrasorb,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""The problem I have had is with it staining my clothes.""",7.0,4
Amitriptyline,Pain,"""I have Fibromyalgia which causes me a great deal of pain.  I have tried many pain medications including vicodin.  I currently take amitriptyline with Carisoprodol and Tylenol w/ Codeine #3.  Amitriptyline has helped me so much and really does a great job of getting rid of the pain.""",9.0,65
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 22 y/o and I just had my first baby and just got the Mirena 4 days ago. My doctor told me  to get the Mirena as a birth control instead of any contraceptive pills because pills will decrease my milk supply. I was having second thought getting this because of other people&#039;s review which scares me so much. However, my partner tried to convince me to give mirena a try. My doctor also introduced me to mirena and she ask me some question to determine if it&#039;s suitable for me. Although I had second thought about getting it, I still did because I&#039;m not good at keeping track on stuffs if ever I have to take pills. The insertion didn&#039;t even take 5mins. I felt a slight discomfort. I just had minor cramps but overall it was a good choice.""",6.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on lutera for about a month now. I like it. No weight gain, no severe acne, since I usually have a couple of pimples on my face no changes. Loss of appetite. I, myself am 5&#039;1 and weight about 145 no sudden weight gain. Although, my breast do get tender from time to time being a 38 DD it gets kind of annoying. Regardless, I recommend the pill""",9.0,4
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was prescribed this drug  at crisis preparation and recovery services in Tempe, Arizona. I was misdiagnosed by her as &quot;bi polar&quot; . While on this medication, alongside with lexapro and klonopin - I gained weight fast and almost suffocated in my sleep. Be careful with this medication, and make sure you see a doctor before considering it - not a louzy nurse practitioner. Although I almost died from the drug, I know that the drug can be used well if the provider knows what they are doing. The NP was not listening to my concerns which should of been red flags,and she was not educated on the subject of medicine enough to prescribe/diagnose. She is now under investigation by the state board and may not be working anymore.""",7.0,15
Ketorolac,Pain,"""While at my GP&#039;s office for a routine check-up, I mentioned that I had &#039;a wicked sinus headache.&#039;  My doctor knows me pretty well and guessed that when I said &#039;wicked,&#039; I meant &#039;I&#039;m ready to drill a hole in my head to relieve the pressure.&#039;  She suggested a shot of Toradol.  I figured I might as well give a go.

Toradol&#039;s efficacy, I must admit, came as a pleasant surprise.  It didn&#039;t relieve the headache entirely, but did quickly reduce the pain enough to make me pretty functional at the office.

Side effects, for me, seem to be fairly minimal - I&#039;m a bit groggy and woozy, but otherwise I have no complaints.  It&#039;s also possible that I&#039;m groggy, not because of the Toradol, but the allergic response that caused the headache.""",7.0,8
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""I suffer from chronic intractable migraines and fibromyalgia, and have a recent history of strokes.  I&#039;m a long term pain management patient and my normal pain meds are OxyContin 15mg twice a day, with Oxy IR 15mg every four hours. Three weeks ago, I tripped in a parking lot and fractured  my shoulder. Because of my normal meds, my orthopedist put me on 4mg Dilaudid (tablets) every 4 hours (in place of the Oxy IR) because of the extreme pain of the fracture.  I have to say that I was surprised that it did not work at all. It did, however, make me violently ill with near constant vomiting and diarrhea. I have had dilaudid via IV many times, and never experienced these symptoms, and they resolved as soon as I stopped the oral dilaudid tablet.""",5.0,9
Trintellix,Major Depressive Disorde,"""When started- slight upset stomach, moderate constipation.
6 weeks into it- constipation
I&rsquo;m eating a cup of fruit and drinking 2 cups of warm tea for breakfast. Takes care of the constipation.
After 20 years of depression and anxiety I want to tell anyone reading this that healthy eating and exercise are your best bet. Medication only helps. Rated Trintillex a 7. It got me back to where I need to be, but as with most medications it comes with side effects.""",7.0,4
Adalimumab,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I have been on humira just over a year, no side effects, it has given me
my life back, its like a miracle""",10.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on the pill for about a year and three months. It works excellent as a birth control. My breasts only grew like half a size. It also gives me extremely light, short periods, which is pretty awesome. My reason for originally getting it in was to regulate my periods, since I was spotting for weeks straight before. It has not only regulated my periods, but has regulated my whole monthly schedule. My cravings are intense with insatiable hunger certain times of the month. The only thing I really hate about this pill is the mood swings. I have the most violent and depressing mood swings for no reason whatsoever, random times of the day. It feels like intense anger. This in itself makes me want to get off the pill.""",4.0,22
Soolantra,Rosacea,"""I suffered with inflammation and dryness for a number of years. According to specialists and doctors the only viable solution for such a condition was to take a course of roaccutane. After using Soolantra for 2 months it completely changed my skin. I had pretty severe dryness from the age of about 18 to 22 and had to moisturise heavily anytime I showered. Soolantra has literally cured this. I think it&#039;s been over a year now since I used the cream and I haven&#039;t experienced any dryness since. The redness has been dramatically reduced and is more or less unnoticeable. Irritation is non existent. Occassionally I flare up but that&#039;s as worst as it gets.""",10.0,14
Venlafaxine,ibromyalgia,"""I have been on Effexor XR 75 mg for a year now, for depression.  But within a few months I noticed a distinct drop in my pain levels - as in, not constant anymore.  Since Effexor has been approved for FMS, I have been increased to 150mg to hopefully prevent the few flare ups I have now, and the last bits of chronic pain.  I am so thankful for Effexor - it has really helped me get a life.""",10.0,42
Bactrim DS,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Any antibiotic used will put you at risk for a yeast infection. It depletes the normal flora in the vaginal area. Bactrim DS is a great antibiotic to get rid of many forms of infection though. Weigh your pros and cons. You can always add yogurt to your diet which assists in helping to prevent yeast infections.""",10.0,36
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""Tend to have dreams while on this drug.""",3.0,20
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I have had nothing but a great experience on this contraception. I&#039;ve been on it for 20 years with no side effects. The pill was too cumbersome for me as I would forget or take late so the depo was the alternative. I have never had a period when on it and will stay on it for that reason alone.""",10.0,5
Paxil CR,Depression,"""I have been on Paxil CR for a little over a month. I have previously taken Zoloft, Lexapro, and Prozac and none of them worked as well as this drug. I was constantly agitated on the Lexapro and Prozac and they didn&#039;t seem to help with the depression. Zoloft just made me feel weird. Each drug is different for each person but this one works the best for me so far. I feel calm and happy during the day. The only problem with it for me, and it is a big one, is that I can&#039;t sleep! I will spend hours in bed with my eyes open, tired, but unable to actually fall asleep. I then have a hard time waking up but once I do then I am awake and not groggy. I am going to talk to my Doctor about it and hopefully he will have a solution.""",7.0,19
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""For the 1st yr i had implanon, i got my period like crazy on &amp;off for a few consecutive months. The 2nd yr, i never got my period at all. It was great(: but closing in on the 3rd year i began to get my period again. The second implant (nexplanon), i have been getting my periods pretty regularly. Once a month, for a few days.  I&#039;ve just finished 2yrs on this one. 1 more to go. Cant say much about weight gain bc i havent been eating/exercising properly for the past few yrs &amp;thats my fault. Also, acne; ive had my whole life so i cant say its causes my random break outs. &amp;of course, w. mood swings, id say i get a little over emotional right before mother nature hits but hey who doesnt right? anyway,kept me from getting pregnant the last 5yrs""",9.0,10
Quetiapine,Depression,"""I was prescribed Seroquel 200mg doses along with Lexapro after a bad episode recently.  I have been unable to work since and have found my dreams to be vivid and disturbing. This drug should not be taken lightly and I would recommend a second opinion from a medical professional before commencing a course. This drug will make you sleepy, so much so it can be difficult to continue with your employment, driving, development and maintenance of relationships between family and friends, nausea, dizziness, depletion of sex drive and the list continues. It can be helpful in many cases, but please make sure by second or even third opinion.""",5.0,37
Pristiq,Depression,"""I&#039;m on week 4 of taking Pristiq, I had nausea, loss of appetite, foggy head, sleepiness during the day and sleeplessness at night for the first week.  The side effects are all gone now, and I think I&#039;m starting to feel a bit less depressed.  I think this medicine affects a person so gradually that it&#039;s hard to tell for sure if you are improving.  But when I look back to 5 weeks ago, before I started, I think I&#039;m less depressed.  I take 50 mg in the evening.  I was taking it in the morning because my doctor said I might sleep better at night if I take it in the morning.  But I found that I was very sleepy in the early afternoon when taking Pristiq in the morning.  So I slowly changed to taking it at night.""",6.0,11
Abiraterone,Prostate Cance,"""On Zytiga for 6 months no side effects so far PSA went from 27 to 3 and most of all I feel so much better than I have for past 2 years. Now I have energy to get out and work and I am slowly losing weight, my blood sugar has trended slightly down as well.""",10.0,57
Pregabalin,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Day 2 and feeling really calm... feel quite dizzy but can cope with that also take 10mg escitalopram which I felt increased my anxiety but these tabs I think even it out... may not even need esc anymore with these tabs can&#039;t believe I&#039;ve never been given before after years of suffering""",10.0,25
Bactrim DS,Sinusitis,"""Usually clears up any infections but does sometimes cause extreme nausea and yeast infection.""",10.0,11
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Menstrual Disorders,"""I&#039;m 22 and this is the 1st time I&#039;ve been on birth control. I&#039;ve always had irregular periods, missing them for 2-3 months so that I would only get 5-6 periods the whole year. I have had no side effects at all with Microgestin. During the placebo week, I actually got my period on time as predicted and it only lasted for about 4 days. I&#039;m used to it being very heavy and lasting a week. During the end of the 2nd week and throughout the 3rd week of the pills, I had brown discharge but that usually happens before I have my period. Overall, no complaints and it seems to be working!""",10.0,11
Carbamazepine,Epilepsy,"""I an 27 years old and I started taking tegretol 6 years ago.  I have 2 healthy kids and I have no more seizures. I used to have light ones but I didn&#039;t know what is happening for 2 or 3 seconds!! Since I started using this medicine I&#039;m feeling better. 
Half a pill in the morning and a full pill at night and it&#039;s extremely a perfect choice by the neurologist!""",10.0,2
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""My BP is down significantly the first day. I
felt a little foggy this morning but it didn&#039;t last long. I&#039;m optimistic this will help me :)""",10.0,15
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Cervical Dystonia,"""I have Cervical Dystonia and the first time I received the shots they didn&#039;t work I felt like it made it worse but doctor said everything I was going though was normal it would get better, she said just put ice on my neck and if that didn&#039;t help try a heating pad that didn&#039;t help so I desided not to have the shots any more, but about 6 months later I decided maybe I should try the shots again so I did and I&#039;am glad I did because they worked the second time. I have to say when I get the shots and they hurt really bad they seem to work better I know that sounds crazy but its because she is getting the muscle that is causing the dystonia to act up. I&#039;m really glad I give it a second chance. So if you are like me and gave up maybe try it again.""",8.0,22
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I took Cymbalta for about 3-4 months. I had major side effects. I tried taking it at night but I couldn&#039;t sleep. Switched to the mornings and I also had tingling all over, sexual side effects, worsened my suicidal thoughts. The only good thing about it is I totally had no appetite what so ever. I lost 15 lbs. I have since quit taking Cymbalta.""",4.0,8
Venlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Took Venlafaxine ER with 20-25mg Adderall XR (to reduce fatigue) for ~2 months for MDD/severe social anxiety. PROS: Not sure about depression but noticed a significant decrease in anxiety. Feel like it made me more relaxed, courageous, quelled many of my fears. Lost 10lbs due to decreased appetite. CONS: Made me tired if taken am but insomniac if taken pm. Before Venlafaxine. I could sleep 12-14 hours   naps and be physically/mentally fatigued 24/7. Started taking it and lied awake in bed 6-8 hours until I decided to just get up. Started to concern me after a few weeks. That   unrelenting constipation is why I got off of it. Bad withdrawals (fatigue, vertigo, headaches, nausea, emotional) which Bupropion XL alleviated but now super anxious again. :(""",7.0,2
Zoloft,Depression,"""I been on sertraline hcl 25 mg for a long time and it helped me through the car accident that mom and I was in. I was still taking sertraline when my grandma died  and it helped me get through the toughest time of my life. Sertraline makes me a brand new person out of me. sertraline is the best.""",10.0,40
Orsythia,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for about a year and I&#039;m not kidding each month have freaking sucked like I&#039;m seriously on my period for 12 to even 20 days at a time on my period. My doctor told me it would get better so after a damn year it still sucks.DO NOT GET ON IT. I have friends who experinced this as well. It ruins my life I hate being off my period for only a week out of a damn month.""",1.0,5
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on my period for over 5 months.. it sucks. Sometimes I&#039;m light or spotting and then randomly I&#039;ll get heavy. I haven&#039;t stopped bleeding since I got it. And I hear it takes months to end the bleeding but it seems like it&#039;ll never end. Ita not what I thought it would be.""",5.0,5
Secukinumab,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I&#039;m thrilled with Cosentyx!! My doctor made me try the other one, Taltz, and I got horrible injection site reactions from it. Cosentyx started clearing my skin after the first injection and by a month, I was almost clear for the first time in years! Swimsuit here I come!! Oh and their plan brings my copay to zero and it&#039;s not based on my income. Did I say I love this medicine??""",10.0,16
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""At first I thought lexapro was helping but the only positive aspect was that it slightly helped my thoughts not spin out of control but not enough to keep taking since the side effects were awful! Weight gain, bloating, and others but the worst was that I could NOT hold still.  I was constantly moving and restless physically!  It drove me and everyone around me insane. Coworkers complained, boyfriend complained. It was a nightmare and also NO sex drive. Got off.  Feel fine. So much better.""",3.0,7
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I took this particular kind of birth control because it is suppose to be similar to Yasmin and my health providers covered it at no cost. I suffer with mild acne and zarah made it worse. The only time my skin would clear was during the off week I wasn&#039;t taking. I also think zarah may be the cause of gaining around 10 pounds. I tried zarah for about 4 months and saw no improvements.""",3.0,3
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""It works but I am taking low dose because it decreases appetite.""",7.0,32
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Caused nausea...but worked.""",8.0,17
Zofran,Gastroenteritis,"""Could not hold water down and had heaves all the way to the ER. They gave me a different medicine first and it did nothing, so they gave me Zofran and in a few minutes I was sitting up wanting food.""",10.0,36
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was prescribed 10mg fluoxetine for mild depression, mood swings, and anxiety due to menopause. ( Can not take HRT)   The third day started to experience terrible diarrhea for two days. About the fifth day it was absolutely the worst crying I have ever felt.  The feelings of despair where overwhelming.   
Needless to say I contacted my doctor and will not continue taking.  Hope it works better for someone else trying it.""",1.0,14
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking Latuda for about half a year already. It has stopped the voices, and visual hallucinations for a little while. But then they come back after awhile, I&#039;m on the highest dose right now 160mg and I have had less frequent hallucinations but they are still there. I am currently taking it with 5mg of Zyprexa. I also have noticed a notable amount of weight gain, I went from 130lbs to 170lbs. I&#039;m also on 5 other medications, so it&#039;s hard to target which is causing the weight gain. I&#039;m also concerned about my blood sugar and the possibility of getting diabetes.""",8.0,40
Copper,Birth Control,"""Just got the paraguard inserted a 2 days. Most horrendous pain I&#039;ve ever gone through. Didn&#039;t even have so much as a pap before that. Doc was not gentle at all. She used too big of a speculum and had to swap for a smaller one which made me start bleeding immediately. I haven&#039;t had any babies. I&#039;d definitely say the pain is worth it in the end. I do have faith in this method. I did bleed a lot during the procedure and have been bleeding lightly since. I am still cramping. Which is currently fluctuating between mild, moderate, and excruciating depending. Fianc&eacute; bought me a heating pad that I warm up in the microwave which is soothing. Sitting with my legs up is helping and warm showers. I&#039;m excited to not have to worry about pills.""",8.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I absolutely hate this form of birth control. I have been on my period for months. Heavy bleeding, horrible headaches, and terrible uncontrollable mood swings. Getting out ASAP.""",1.0,4
Tessalon,Cough,"""This cough suppressant really helped with my chronic cough.""",9.0,11
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""I have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder.  My doctor prescribed Cymbalta.  It cured my anxiety, but came at a price... it&#039;s an expensive medicine, and I hope that mediation and relaxation will help me get off of Cymbalta one day :) Short term, it has been extremely effective in my recovery of anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.""",9.0,53
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""After trying two other medicines with horrible side effects and no results, Cymbalta finally did the trick!  The side effects were mild (hot flashes, some shakiness, etc) have mostly subsided and I&#039;m sleeping better.""",8.0,88
Dulera,Asthma,"""I have had asthma since infancy.  (I am now 81!)  I have probably used all the common medications - i.e. albuterol, singulair, etc., etc. in my lifetime.  Dulera allows me the luxury of one puff at night, and a good night&#039;s sleep.  I am otherwise very healthy having long ago given up the things that are bad for health, like smoking, eating sweets, alcohol, and I have a wonderful life!  So part of it is the medication, and part of it is up to me - my lifestyle.""",10.0,11
Brimonidine,Rosacea,"""I have Rosacea.  A dermatologist that wasn&#039;t worth his weight in gold gave me this medicine to use. Before I did, I researched it and found terrible reviews. All In all, I figured my Dr knew what he was talking about and ignored everyone saying how bad it was. I put it on and my Rosacea went away then 40 min later it was so bad my face burnt and turned tomato red. I stopped using after 4 days and my face was permanently red for 5 days after using this product. I would have figured I was the only one with a bad reaction if other people didn&#039;t complain about it too. Please! Find another product to use!!! How many bad reviews does it need to steer you away?!!""",1.0,13
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""Everyday I felt as if an elephant was sitting on my chest and I was gasping for air. I treated this as asthma when I was actually hyperventilating- I felt like my body was out of my control. After a visit to the ER for hyperventilating, I was given this medicine. My life changed. Before, I had panic attacks just thinking about breakfast, but now it seams as though life is so much easier. I can breathe and I feel well, where as before I felt just a constant struggle. In my case, the physical symptoms of anxiety where ruining my life and I felt a constant hyperventilation. With the symptoms gone, I can now really experience things. """,10.0,62
Ortho Cyclen,Birth Control,"""I just started my 5th pack of Ortho Cyclen. I have never taken any other birth control pills prior to this one so I don&#039;t really have anything to compare it to, but this one has worked well for me. My boyfriend and I are sexually active and do not want any children so I decided to the pill. My first couple of months on it I did feel little different - kind of anxious and more mood swings but that went away as I continued to take the pill and my body adjusted. The positive aspects I have noticed is it protects against pregnancy, is easy to swallow, makes your skin very healthy looking (my skin is glowing after a few months of taking), and makes my periods much much lighter than they were before starting on birth control.""",9.0,9
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medicine gave me way too much energy. The other night I went on a run at midnight, because I had to burn off the energy. I would say it definitely made me extremely manic. I also stopped getting my period on it, and my breasts grew larger as well. Strange..""",4.0,35
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""Works really well but one side effect was that my face dryed out.""",9.0,33
Prednisone,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I am in my 60s and the pain in shoulders, hips, hands and knees was so invasive, I had problems sleeping and getting out of bed in the morning. After some research, (I was originally diagnosed with arthritis), I found my symptoms matched the condition of Polymyalgia Rheumatica exactly. My physician accommodated me with a 20mg. prescription for prednisone. 
After two doses, my months-long battle with pain was completely over. I literally felt as if I&#039;d been born again in the physical sense. For me, this medication was miraculous. Fortunately, I have not suffered any of the side effects such as swelling, etc.
Tapering off the medication, I&#039;ve found that 5mg. is my threshold dose. Under that, the symptoms come back.""",10.0,73
Lamictal,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Makes me a speed freak, can&#039;t sit still constantly moving my hands or my face or something, like a panic attack without anxiety! It seems to have helped with anxiety though, but I still take Xanax for when I just literally cannot stop moving around, grinding my teeth or jerking my neck around. I have severe muscle spasms in the neck. I think it has helped me in some ways but not others, it made my already severe insomnia worse, so now I have sleeping pills (which still don&#039;t work sometimes). It has sort of improved my mood some people say I&#039;m less erratic. I am not sure though. I&#039;m giving it a 5 because the neck pain is bad, and the increased paranoia is bad and I don&#039;t really think it has helped with disassociation too much. """,5.0,29
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been on this birth control for about 3 months now. For the first 2 weeks I experienced terrible mood swings and was extremely sensitive. This quickly went away. Now I&#039;m very satisfied with the pill I went from extremely horrible heavy and painful periods to having an extremely light period that lasts 3 days. I&#039;m also very regular which has never happened to me before. The only thing now that keeps me from giving this pill 10 out of 10 is that I went from having clear skin to breaking out and it hasn&#039;t cleared up for the past 3 months. I have a little bit of acne around my mouth. Reading other people&#039;s experiences made me hopeful and I definitely hope it clears up soon. I&#039;ll just have to stick it out a little longer on this pill.""",8.0,8
Escitalopram,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Rating - 10 -11

Very good and very effective. Taking Lexapro since 2009.  Few problems. Have a very serious depression/minor schizo-psychosis problem. Took generic and am taking Lexapro again. Had a few problems with generic.    

Don&#039;t have same calm reaction with generic. Lexapro puts me in a good mood most of the time.  Feeling of equilibrium mentally.  Am happier/relaxed/calmer. Does make me very sleepy/drowsy, &amp; a few other minor side effects. Only antidepressant I have had few problems with.  Able to be more relaxed. Can fall asleep in a matter of minutes instead of hours. Have had a very good experience with it. Trying to get insurance to pay for it.""",10.0,41
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been on this pill going on 3 months now so far I have only seen an increase in acne and weight by a slim margin. I have never really had bad PMS on this pill or Yaz, which I took previously. I like the fact that my period is really light compared to extremely heavy as its been since I was 12. Its a great change and for now its working for me. I have poly cystic ovaries and have felt no symptoms from that ever since the switch so far I have not gone without a period which I like because it doesn&#039;t make me wonder if I am pregnant. I was on Yaz for about 2 and a 1/2 years and I loved it.""",7.0,0
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""My son was a heroin addict which upon learning about it sent me to a very high anxiety level. If he wouldn&#039;t answer the phone by the time I drove home in my mind I thought for sure he was dead. This medicine made me normal again no thoughts like before no crying episodes and just calm. I&#039;m on 10 mg been on it 2 years. Just feeling great""",10.0,54
Omalizumab,Urticaria,"""I&#039;m on xolair for chronic idiopathic urticaria. This shot has changed my life ! I just had my 6th one today, I only get breakthrough hives about once a week and it&#039;s not very bad. My dermatographia and angioedema are completely gone. I&#039;ve been able to get of most of my antihistamines and prednisone as well.""",10.0,31
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I have been on Percocet 10 for several years. I was first put on 5/325 then upp&#039;d to 10/325, after 8 years I went in to talk with the Doctor about being afraid of being addicted. I had suffered 4 tooth abscesses in April and found that my normal amount was not helping my acute pain.  was in tremendous pain until the antibiotics got the infection under control. No dentist would pull them. Worst week of my entire life and I&#039;ve had children, hysterectomy you name it. So I talk to the Doctor about my concerns and she gets annoyed..very defensive. Yes Percocet 10 works great for pain, but be careful, don&#039;t take if you are not in severe pain, like me, when you do get in severe pain, they wont be able to get your pain under control. I was in misery.""",9.0,13
Bupropion,ADHD,"""I have been on Wellbutrin for several months and am amazed at how it has helped my ADD. My anxiety and sense of being overwhelmed is so much better. However, I&#039;m finding that 4 to 5 hours after taking my pill I am having severe dizziness to the point where I feel like I&quot;m going to pass out and all my limbs are about to go completely limp. It almost feels like an out-of-body experience and I&#039;m losing control. Not good since today it happened while driving my car - lasted for about an hour and then subsided. It&#039;s happened many times during the day while I&#039;ve been at my desk working. So, I see my doctor this Thursday and am hoping that I won&#039;t have to go off it. The side effects of the stimulants that I&#039;ve tried have been horrible.""",10.0,64
Oxycodone,Pain,"""I&#039;m  66 yrs and have had back pain for 46 yrs. My doctor had me on Percodan for about 15 yrs then he switched me over to Oxycontin when the Percodan didn&#039;t help. I&#039;m on 10mg twice a day. I have Degenerative disk disease from L1 to L5 plus a fractured tail bone (from a fall). My doctor does not want me on them but I cannot function with the pain. Doctor is so scared that I will die if I take too many even though I would never abuse them. I have tried acupuncture, cortisone shots and most of anything that would ease the pain but Oxycontin does the job. BUT they take a long time to kick in.""",9.0,19
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was started on citalopram 3 weeks ago for chronic anxiety. My doctor prescribed 10mg and after a week bumped me up to 20mg. He said I can go 40mg depending on how I feel. So far I have had ZERO side effects and have been feeling a tad bit better each day. I still get anxious in the morning but by the end of the day I feel better. I&#039;m looking forward to when this medication kicks in. I have a good feeling about it. """,5.0,6
Saxenda,Weight Loss,"""I have been on Saxenda since 5/5/17. 20lbs gone, losing very slowly. I work out hard 5-6 days a week. I slowly increased my dosage because it made me so nauseous. I started dosing at night which helped. If I eat a large or fatty evening meal, I would get sick in the morning. Overall I only threw up about 4 or 5 times. Finally at the 3.0 dosage after 3 months. Now I have no side effects at all. I read that other&#039;s side effects disappeared at 3.0. Wish I didn&#039;t increase so slowly. I had muscle pain in my right side which took a couple of weeks to go away. I have muscle pain in my right neck, it&#039;s getting better but occasionally hurts. My Dr. told me that muscle pains are a side effect. Will see how it continues to help.""",8.0,9
Xyrem,Narcolepsy,"""I have been on this medicine for 4 months, and it is the first time that I can actually wake up without feeling tired. It had gotten to the point that I was falling asleep at the wheel and at work.  Now I feel like a new man.  My sex life has come back to the level like I am 20 years old.  Great medicine.""",10.0,38
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""Hi, 
    Like others, I have been on medication for 10 years, effexor that is @ 300 mg a day!! Now I see that is wayyy to much! I should of researched it when I started effexor. Coming off of Effexor took a month of SLOWLY weaning down, still was really, really bad... The worst it felt like! 

I went for 4 weeks without any depression meds, I wanted to see how I would feel. The first 3 weeks after my last dose of effexor @ 75 mg every other day for a week, (so u know where I was chemically), the first 2 weeks after my last dose of effexor was wonderful, I thought I am OK!
The third week being on 0 antidepressant I was really bad shape, mentally. So I made an appt. With family doc, told him how I felt and he recommended Trentillix. Continued""",9.0,12
Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin,Melasma,"""Tri-luma is effective and it didn&#039;t irritate my skin.""",10.0,45
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I am a 52 year old female who had sleep issues for many years. I&#039;ve been taking 75 mg of Seroquel about an hour before bedtime for years. I sleep well and do not feel groggy in the morning. My only concern is that if I don&#039;t have it either because I forgot or didn&#039;t return home for some reason, I really don&#039;t sleep much. It is not suppose to be addictive but I think I am at this point, even if just mentally.""",9.0,25
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Very frustrates with non stop bleeding. Ruins my sheets and nice under wear. Kinda has a slight negitive impact kn my two year relationship. When my partner alwaysbhas to ask if im bleeding. Its gross and can never feel completley fresh.""",5.0,7
Lialda,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""I have Ulcerative Colitis and have been on Lialda for a few years, 4 pills per day.  I am in remission.  My biggest problem is Urgency and if I can conquer this problem I would be so much better.  I have no pain.  I eat most foods but stay away from gassy foods such as beans.  I found that when I eat popcorn, I have problems.  """,7.0,37
Eszopiclone,Insomnia,"""Did not work at 2mg. Cut another pill in half still not working""",1.0,3
Sensipar,Secondary Hyperparathyroidism,"""I have severe bone pain in my legs and frequent bowel movements up to fifteen times per day. Parathyroid scan showed nothing abnormal. After taking Sensipar only three days I saw marked improvement. After 28 day trial, pain in the legs is 80% improved, (am a multiply operated spine patient so did not expect 100%).  Bowel movements are more normal and once per day as they should be. This shows with just one month of treatment, that I do have parathyroid disease that was not picked up on scans. Now I can pursue treatment through surgery.""",10.0,12
Tysabri,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Tysabri has, so far, ended my relapses.  It has become my wonder-infusion!""",10.0,34
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""My experience with Taytulla was horrible and it&#039;s only been on my first week. I felt nausea about 2 hours after I took it and I noticed I had yeast infection. I never have it and I knew something was wrong. I read about it online and it does cause yeast infection as a side effect to some people. It was not a fun experience. I had it changed and the doctor has me on Orsythia, no problems so far!""",3.0,1
Pristiq,Depression,"""I take prestiq for anxiety (first) &amp; depression. I don&#039;t know what the true definition of &quot;normal&quot; is but, this is the closest I&#039;ve felt to it in quite some time.  My most recent attempt of feeling &quot;normal&quot; was with 8 years/ lexapro. My concentration level was on point &amp; my anxiety level was low but,  the zombie like feel, the lack of sex drive &amp; weight gain eventually drove me to find an alternative. After several failed attempts with various other options, I can say that prestiq has proven to disprove most, if not all, of my concerns. Yes,  I still get fiery mad at times (with good reason) but, it&#039;s controllable. Yes, I still get sad/anxious but,  there are tangible reasons &amp; I am now able to pull myself out a lot sooner.""",10.0,78
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Testostrone was down to 88, felt depressed, no desire to do anything, just miserable. 5 days on 10 grams and feeling much better already!""",9.0,42
Actos,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been taking this drug for one month and I feel so much better and my sugar is in control. I noticed that my digestive problems mostly disappeared when I started taking this drug. My IBS is much better. The swelling and bloating in my abdomen has reduced greatly. So far I have not had any noticeable side effects. I take 15mg daily.""",10.0,37
Escitalopram,Depression,"""When I first started taking Lexapro it made my depression even more severe. Then after being on it for several weeks I became a zombie.  No, I wasn&#039;t depressed anymore but I couldn&#039;t feel happy either. And it also made my night terrors much worse.""",4.0,49
Clomiphene,Oligospermia,"""I tried Clomiphene to increase my low testosterone without negatively affecting sperm quality. Unfortunately, just after my second dose (25mg) I woke up at night with numbness and tingling spreading over my whole left body side, with light tingling and muscle fasciculations continuing for over a week after disconinuing the medication. This is supposedly a very rare, but known, side effect of clomiphene, and was repeatable after trying it again after a few weeks. It also seemed to cause anxiety and even minor suicidal thoughts. On the plus side, it did probably increase my physical energy levels.""",2.0,0
Denavir,Cold Sores,"""My husband used a Denavir sample, attained from our Dermatologist.  He did not begin use at onset but when he began Denavir, the &#039;cold sore&#039; disappeared in half the normal time  - no side effects either. We were astounded.  Tried to get another sample -they didn&#039;t have anymore, but gave my husband an Rx for it.  Checked with Pharmacy - the cost for Denavir was exorbitant. It is great stuff.""",10.0,13
Flonase,Rhinitis,"""I got sick earlier this week with the flu, which triggered a sinus infection and bronchitis. My doctor prescribed OTC Flonase for the symptom of sinus congestion. I began taking Flonase, two squirts a day in each nostril, on Tuesday. While I was in the midst of the illness, with fever, body aches, and severe congestion and coughing, I did not think there was a problem with the fact that I could not taste or smell. It is the fifth day, however, and while my sense of taste has come back about 40%, my sense of smell has not come back at all. I became curious and looked up &quot;Flonase and sense of smell&quot; on the internet. Apparently, people are reporting loss of sense of smell when using this product. I hope mine comes back.""",1.0,28
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had in in almost three months now. I do recommend this due to the fact that I had a waaaay lighter period the first time around and haven&#039;t had it since. It is super easy to get it in, though the numbing shot thing did sting a tiny, not much more than getting your ears pierced. Once the numbing kicked in, I didn&#039;t feel when the rod was inserted into my arm. Most of the time, I forget the rod is even there due to how small and painless it is in my arm. The only thing I would warn you about is the side effects though. Please read into what they are so you can see when they show up. Many are close to the same as the symptoms as pregnancy.""",9.0,1
Metronidazole,Rosacea,"""I have found Metrocream to be very effective in combating symptoms of rosacea, especially the pimple like lesions I get around my nose &amp; chin area.  I use only when needed and notice after just a couple of applications a dramatic improvement.""",8.0,74
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on 3 different birth control pills in 3 years and I have to say Aviane is the best. The other two were Ortho and Loestrin and they were both horrible for me. I was moody, crying all the time, angry, always hungry, bad cramping and depressed. I asked to be put back on Aviane. It&#039;s been a week and I&#039;ve noticed a dramatic difference. I&#039;m so much more pleasant to be around, and I&#039;m hardly ever hungry. The last time I was on Aviane I lost around 20 pounds in a year. Plus, no cramps!""",10.0,6
Nivolumab,Hodgkin's Lymphoma,"""I have both NHL and HL, have been on Opdivo since Feb 2017, I&#039;ve had very little side effects, mostly a small rash.
My Hemaglobin went from 59 to 145, I feel great, and I&#039;m preparing for a donor stem cell transplant in Sept 2017
I&#039;ve had an autologous stem cell transplant and several different chemos

Terry
Burlington, ontario""",10.0,1
Citalopram,Postpartum Depression,"""I am not sure if I had post partum depression or not, my youngest child is 2 and it seems ever since having her I&#039;ve been not the best mom out there, or wife.  I was very moody all the time and just recently it has gotten worse. I felt like I was always on a rage at home, yelling at everyone, everything getting on my nerves, snapping at family members, it was terrible. Celexa saved my life! I felt improvement within days. I feel more calm and no longer have the urges to yell and get angry with anyone. Have experienced headaches and fatigue &amp; yawning, but nothing compared to how I was feeling before so I can handle the side effects! I am on week 3 now, hoping they diminish with time.""",10.0,78
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""After reading all of the comments I had to comment also. I have taken Buspar for 8 years. I have noticed a lot of weight gain, which I thought was from this medicine. I have not seen that in anyone&#039;s comment. So I am now thinking it is my lifestyle. I do get dizzy so I have to lay down for 30 minutes after every dose. I am supposed to take 1/2 pill twice a day but laying down is not an option for me on most days so I skip a dose or two. Sometimes I do not take it for weeks. I do notice when I take it for a few days like I should that when I miss a dose I am even more agitated/aggravated/anxious and as one said looking for the bad that is around the corner. Thank you all for helping me decide to finally take this as I am supposed to.""",10.0,118
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Iv&#039;e had Skyla for 2 years. I got it put in after the pill failed and my second baby was born. Insertion was a little painful but tolerable. I cramped and spotted after which is normal. My periods were irregular at first but my body adjusted and became regular periods. I get extra sensitive I guess during obvulation and periods as to the cramping and head and backaches. Sensitive breasts. After a year when it was nice and convenient as my periods got lighter. My cervical fluid has thickened for sure and after 2 years of insertion I&#039;ve noticed shorter lighter periods. But my main side effects are vaginal dryness, more headaches and more painful breast and cramps. But no pregnancies for 2 years so it works!""",7.0,2
Levetiracetam,Epilepsy,"""Stopped partial seizures, continue to have grand mal.""",6.0,9
Pantoprazole,Stomach Ulce,"""I perforated a stomach ulcer, at age of only 33 y/o, and Protonix saved my life (after emergency surgery). ;-)""",10.0,14
Tazorac,Acne,"""Most amazing medication ever for acne- it feels like it&#039;s renewing skin while you sleep and helps to clear up skin immediately-- highly recommend!""",10.0,3
Yasmin,Acne,"""I started Yasmin about 3 months ago now and seriously had so many side effects- not only did it made my skin worse but I constantly felt bloated, was depressed, I&#039;m usually quite energetic but it made me really sleepy constantly.

I&#039;m  in my last year of my degree, so it really was not helpful at all! Luckily I found sense to leave the pill and already I feel better, I&#039;m not bloated anymore and generally less tired! I am still in search for something to cure my acne though. """,1.0,31
Zyban,Smoking Cessation,"""I&#039;m taking Zyban SR 150mg twice a day.  I started with once a day for 7 days on May 10 2017.  So I&#039;ve been on on it for 12 days.  I have stopped smoking which is the goal for 3 days.  Should I stop taking this medication soon?  The side effects are overwhelming.  I am flush, chest pain, bad taste in my mouth, sweats, nausea, head feels foggy, ears are pain with fullness feeling, constipated, and more.  Will the side effects go away?""",8.0,27
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""So I&#039;m still currently on NR. And I&#039;m not sure how I feel about it, I&#039;m finding that I&#039;m alot more dry, harder to get turned on and really not wanting to have sex in general. I also feel like I&#039;m having crazy mood swings angry ones. Since starting this form of birth control my relationship has ended because I&#039;m to angry (he says which I kind of agree with) I feel depressed constantly I can&#039;t stop crying ever. And I&#039;m normally a very happy go luck kinda gal. Not sure what to do at this point if I should take it out or see how it goes...""",5.0,13
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""My friend started using this medicine over a week ago. She was always achy and tired and went to bed early. She could barely move or walk.  She tells me that in less than a week, she can stay up till 10pm now (instead of 7), and work in her garden and actually move around. She said she&#039;s a new person and still can&#039;t believe the difference.  For her, it&#039;s been magic.""",10.0,27
Macrobid,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I have never posted a review but, I wanted to let people know out there that you don&#039;t have to be afraid to take this if you need to. I am one of those who always Googles medicine reviews and I scared myself half to death with the horrible reviews on this antibiotic. So worried that I almost didn&#039;t take it. Well, I&#039;m glad I did. It took away my UTI that was going into my kidneys and I had absolutely NO side effects. Yes, everyone is different and some people will have bad effects from it but, I am very sensitive to medications and I had no issues whatsoever. Always be sure to take it with food and just let it do it&#039;s job!""",10.0,35
Voltaren Gel,Pain,"""In 1981 I had severe heel pain and was living in Germany.  I was prescribed a topical gel called Rheumone gel. It worked great. I had occasion to use it several times while we lived there. When I got back to the States, no luck in finding it. Then, about 6 months ago my daughter was prescribed Voltaren Gel. Hurrah! It is made in Germany by the same company as the Rheumone gel. It smells the same and works the same.  My doctor has prescribed it to me for the arthritis and pain. It does a wonderful job.""",9.0,36
Wellbutrin SR,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I took zoloft for anxiety and depression. Helped with anxiety but didn&#039;t touch the depression. So I started taking wellbutrin SR and now I&#039;m at 150 mg all together per day. I&#039;m glad because I don&#039;t think about suicide but I can&#039;t be fully happy and hopeful yet. Getting there though.""",8.0,26
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So I wish I came here before I went to pharmacy! I bought the 3 day with hopes of immediate relief. A few minutes after inserting I could feel the burn and irritation. It&#039;s causing more discomfort than the actual yi! The burn  is comparable to a hair relaxer that sets your scalp on fire.""",3.0,14
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I started taking this medication for migraines yesterday although I was prescribed it about a month ago. I was very hesitant to start it because of the side affects, but Monday I had the worst migraine with aura I have had in about 6 months. I am taking 25 mg twice a day. My provider wants me slowly elevating by 25 mg per week until I reach 150. I feel very cloudy today, but it might be because I am still recovering from my migraine. I will update in a month.""",7.0,6
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""I just started Trinessa but so far it&#039;s been good I used to have really bad nausea before and during my period really bad cramps and my period was 7 days long and extra heavy. I started Trinessa the day I started my period and there was a change right from the start. The moodiness I encountered during my period was gone, my period was lighter, my cramps albeit the first day they were there they were significantly weaker. The only down side to this is before I started I had clear skin didn&#039;t get pimples or zits nothing but after I started this I got a couple pimples. Also after I take this pill it leaves an after taste in my mouth and it makes me a tad bit lightheaded right after taking it and I have to drink some juice.""",8.0,0
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""Vyvanse changed my son&#039;s behavior even the first day, and he has taken Vyvanse daily for 2.5 years.  He was six when he started.  I also started taking Vyvanse, and just wish this had been around when I was a student.""",10.0,8
Insulin degludec,"Diabetes, Type 2","""MY experience has been amazing I started on lantus and progressively my A1-C kept getting higher 100mg of lantus and slidin scale of novalog easily for ten year&#039;s . So I talked to my doctor and asked her to try teojeo with me that didn&#039;t help either my A1C was at an 8+. Two month&#039;s ago I started tresiba my A1C after two months dropped to 7.1 and I lost 16.4 #s . MY attitude my energy has increased I&#039;m feeling a 110% better all in two months. I&#039;m glad the rep talked to my doctor about this med it&#039;s been a life changer.""",10.0,25
Zoloft,Depression,"""I was prescribed Zoloft because of sleeplessness, anxiety and stress related to marital issues. It helped me with sleeping and seemed to lower my anxiety and stress (my marital situation improved at the same time, so hard to say if Zoloft or my situation helped lower those). I had to stop the medicine after a month because of severe side effects, including suicidal thoughts, weight loss, generally feeling flat all of the time, and mild headaches.""",3.0,48
Linaclotide,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Taken Linzess (145mg) for about 7 months now.  I think what people need to know is that you can experiment with the dosing of it.  My doctor prescribed it for me because I&#039;ve suffered with IBS-C since my early 20s -17ys.  Like others, it caused a lot of loose stool at first, but it does get better.  I also found that if I took it every day after the initial adjustment period, it stopped working as well, so I backed off and starting taking it every 3 days.  My body doesn&#039;t get too used to it, so it is still routinely effective without having to go to a higher dose.  Also, sometimes I have bowel movements normally between doses, sometimes I don&#039;t.  The magic of this is that I don&#039;t have to freak out about it now and I don&#039;t get bloated.""",9.0,59
Risperidone,Autism,"""My daughter has been on this for several years (started at 0.25mg, worked up to 0.5mg 2x a day) to help with mood/emotion, and to help her move past things when she gets emotionally &quot;stuck&quot; and there were times when I thought it wasn&#039;t really doing much. 

Then I couldn&#039;t get it refilled for a couple days, so she didn&#039;t have any before school. They noticed something was different. They called me to ask if there had been a medicine change. 

Sometimes, you think it isn&#039;t working, but at home, things are different than at school. No weight issues: 5&#039;, 98lbs.""",10.0,79
Ambien,Insomnia,"""Wow !!! If you are taking this med. take and lay down and close your eyes. You will say and do things and not remember a thing. For real ...""",10.0,26
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m going on 8 months now. The birth control is great, the only issue I had was my period. I feel like I&#039;ve had my period all those months and they last about 2 weeks. I&#039;ll get a little break (1 week) and I&#039;ll get it again. I did get really bad cramps one month but other than that I haven&#039;t had any side effects. I feel like a lot of woman blame birth control for gain weight. But it&#039;s all about will power you can&#039;t let one thing control your life. People just need to get off their butts and workout. That&#039;s how you won&#039;t gain weight.""",8.0,24
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Its been a week and took my second injection. My hungry is practically nothing and i need to remind myself to eat. Now my morning reading is 172 from 207 and after two hours its 135-145 range. I have lost 7lbs in one week! No side 
effects except some diarrhea. Im feeling better day by day. Switched my diet to less
carbohydrates so i do not have a rollercoaster of numbers. Feeling less tired also. Will post more in a week.""",8.0,36
Spironolactone,Acne,"""On my 8th day of using spironolactone 50 mg twice a day and every day my skin looks better. After numerous visits to the dermatologist, prescribing me different antibiotics and topicals I went to my real doctor and she told me it&#039;s got to be hormonal. I haven&#039;t had any cystic acne since I started this and I would at least get one or two a week. The doc also put me on Clindamycin Phosphate which I think is helping clear me up. ONLY 8 days in too! Hope I&#039;m not speaking too soon. """,9.0,20
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So the Monistat 1 extra strength egg capsule was an interesting roller coaster. 1st WEAR A PANTYLINER. Even though it&rsquo;s a no mess application- at the end of the day you will have discharged a white goopy mess, so save the panties! Also there is definitely burning. Not immediate - definitely after about two hours. The first time I tried this product it was unbearable. I wanted to cry and have it all come out. However this second time the yeast infection wasn&rsquo;t that bad and neither were my symptoms. I&rsquo;d recommend trying this product but maybe taking some Tylenol or ibuprofen first. Good luck!""",8.0,0
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I am 28 years old and have no children. I got the Mirena inserted 2 months ago (very painful) and have been bleeding non-stop since. Some days are fairly light while others are heavier. I have yet to go a day without wearing a liner or tampon. It is extremely frustrating and has disrupted my sex life. Luckily, I am in a committed relationship of just over 2 years with an understanding man. However, I am seriously considering getting Mirena removed. My most recent vacation to Hawaii was pretty uncomfortable and I have another vacation in another tropical area coming up next month. Having to constantly worry with this is stressful. """,3.0,41
Aviane,Birth Control,"""I was taking Sprintec before Aviane and i must say I&#039;m glad I made the switch. Sprintec made me nauseous whenever I took it and I couldn&#039;t take it without eating. With Aviane, I don&#039;t feel any sickness at all and I don&#039;t need to take it with food which makes it more convenient.""",9.0,6
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""Lost 20 pounds on 2nd month now going to 7.5 mg on 3rd month""",9.0,21
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I took the pill@morning, low to standard pressure during day--high @ night. Sometimes chest pains, didn&#039;t sleep well due to anxiety--tire during the day.""",8.0,43
Estradiol,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""Product worked for me but the packaging is terrible,  I had similar experience to the other reviewers.  The individual doses will tear apart like the perforation indicates.  Then the pill on the end of the applicator falls out wherever - in the package, on the floor, in the sink, etc.  My insurance will not cover so the cost is $30-40 a pill.  This is like gold so I can&#039;t just throw the contaminated pill away.  How yucky to have to insert a pill into my body that can&#039;t be sterile anymore.  I don&#039;t care if the cost if higher, I am back to Vagifem.""",8.0,18
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I started Topamax in 2005. Doctor said he was going to kill three birds with one stone; migraines, fibromyalgia, and weight. Started on 25mg a day for the first week, 50 the next, then 75 and at a month I was at 100mg. Every week I had different side effects. I would talk funny, not be able to walk, tingly feeling in my extremities, and soda started tasting DISGUSTING! By the end of two months most of the side effects had gone. A few things to mention though; you WILL be thirsty all the time; my suggestion is to carry a bottle of water with you at ALL times. You will NOT sweat; make sure you keep cool. And I lost 76lbs in 6 mo! Looking better than ever, and kept it off for 6 years now! Good luck to you all, stick to it and it will work for you.""",10.0,46
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I read a lot of the reviews and there aren&#039;t any from people that have had it for the entire 5 years!  I am going in Friday to have one removed and a new one put it.  I&#039;ve been reading the reviews because I wanted to see what it is like when the remove it because I&#039;m kind of a wimp. I love love love Mirena though!  No periods, no trying to remember to take a pill every day! I LOST 45 pounds - not because of Mirena, mind you - since I&#039;ve had Mirena so weight gain was determinately not a side effect for me.  I would and AM doing it again!""",10.0,9
Linaclotide,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have had IBS most of my life with feeling of fatigue from constipation and cramping. Tried not eating certain foods, no gluten no dairy but never seemed to overcome this issue. Tried every bottle for sale to help with this and seem to make issues worse and only a temp solution. I got a script for Linzess 145 and decided to try it out in the evening after dinner to see what would happen. I finally had a normal BM. Decided to then take it as directed in morning on empty stomach it also works but will give you the squirts. Will try the evening again and morning as my schedules allow. Main thing is I&#039;m moving my food through now and no cramping etc. love it so far.""",10.0,31
Duloxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have been taking Cymbalta for several years now. It works great for me. If I don&#039;t take it I cry. I take 60mg/day. It helps with my fibromyalgia also. I had tried many other medicines like Lexapro and nothing else worked for me.""",10.0,53
Orlistat,Obesity,"""I&#039;m on my second month, and or bottle of ALLI. I tried it in the past, but I must admit, I ate fat and yes, had the loose bowel motion, but didn&#039;t gain weight. No I only had 15 lb to loose, and so far I&#039;ve lost 7-9 lbs in a month, eating good. I did go on a week vacation and ate cake, drank cocktails, ribs, etc.  Not every day, and yes it came right out. Don&#039;t laugh, but I didn&#039;t gain a pound during the week. I&#039;m not using it for that reason, but hey, now you can go on that Cruise during your diet and NOT gait weight. Ya, you go to the bathroom a lot, but you know its all coming-out. For the most part &#039;Im 90 percent on track, with NO side effects. And if I eat Pizza and Nachos on Friday night, so what, I don&#039;t gain weight and for once I&#039;m not constipated.""",8.0,156
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I got the shot May 5, right after a period. I only did one round of the BC. I had two weird kindof super-low flow and darkish periods over the next two months, that both gradually lightened until I had no period. I got my period back Dec 2 of that year. I had a lot of hormonal issues however that were sorting themselves out while I didn&#039;t have my period. Mostly it was a lot of emotional extremes. Little things bothered me like they were big things. 

Overall, I&#039;d take this birth control again. I&#039;m certainly not pregnant, and I certainly got my money&#039;s worth out of the shot. It cost me a $30 co-pay with Blue Cross in NC, plus the price of the two appointments I needed. One consultation, and one 3-minute appointment of getting the shot.""",10.0,5
Actos,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Changing diet and exercise before starting Actos got my levels at a certain level at certain times during the day.  Added Actos, my numbers didn&#039;t change, doctor still has me on it for some unknown reason.""",1.0,17
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I was on a generic low dose pill for several months after having a baby, but they made me an emotional mess so I switched to Loestrin. In the emotions department, everything was great on Loestrin. I was my normal, happy self. However I had to stop taking the pill because it gave me horrible tension headaches. I had to lay in the dark for several hours to get the headache to go away then had neck and back pain for a week afterwards. Not ideal while trying to take care of a baby. """,2.0,4
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I first got mine put in at my 4 week check up after our daughter was born as we didn&#039;t want a misshap. I didn&#039;t really have any complaints however,a few short months I started getting my period for 2-3 weeks at a time and didn&#039;t have much of a sex drive ( my husband was the only one who had a problem with that) after my 3 years I decided that I would just get another one inserted after much research into other birth controls I just seen this one to be fit. I had it inserted 6-3-16 and the day I had it inserted I was set to start my period never did until the end of July to have a full blown period. I love it for the most part. No bad experience really.""",8.0,3
"Multivitamin, prenatal",Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation,"""I love this chewable prenatal vitamin! I have a hard time swallowing pills so I found this one at a few pharmacies, Costco and Safeway and I really like it. Its the same thing as Natachew. It tastes just like a vitamin C supplement. I would highly recommend this!""",10.0,6
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I am a 15 year old female. I started taking Vyvanse around 5 months ago. When I first started taking it I saw a difference immediately. I was always on 50mg. It made me very irritable and emotional the first times I took it. Currently, I&#039;ve been taking this for a few months and it is starting to become less effective on me. I am now starting to double up my doses taking 50mg to 100mg a day. It gets me through the day and keeps me awake. Not to mention excellent grades in school.""",8.0,8
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I got the mirena after giving birth about 7 weeks post partum. I bleed terribly almost every day.  Terrible back pains and no energy. Sex went out the window. My doc said to give it three months to regulate but this sucks. I&#039;m bloated all the time and can&#039;t loose any weight. So far I&#039;m thinking its not worth it. Obviously, its doing its job but this is not fun and its ruining my sex life !!  Also been getting headaches that won&#039;t go away.""",2.0,4
Complera,HIV Infection,"""I have been positive for 11 years but only  started taking complera a little over a year ago. Up until then my body did an excellent job keeping it under control. Despite all the drugs and hard living  I was doing I would say my side effects hit pretty hard I have been dealing with the most life-altering uncomfortable nausea that I couldn&#039;t even begin to explain. Everyday when I wake up sometimes I&#039;m woken up out of my sleep with the nausea that is constant I tell my doctor about this and I feel like it my doctor is not taking me seriously I don&#039;t know if this is something that is something to be worried about or if it&#039;s normal butt it is seriously ruining my life it is making me consider stopping my meds and just dealing with AIDS""",5.0,4
Phenazopyridine,Dysuria,"""it doesn&#039;t treat urinary tract infections .""",1.0,4
Ambien,Insomnia,"""After using Ambien for about a week (I was desperate for sleep) I started to experience short term memory loss. I traveled to attend a workshop and could not recall or review much of the information just hours after.""",6.0,33
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I have been on 25mg 2x a day for a month now for weight control and as a mood stabilizer. When I started I weighed 235lbs and I am 5&#039; and I have lost 11lbs. It makes it so I just don&#039;t want to eat as much. I feel full very quickly. I get thirsty very fast so I keep drinking a lot of water but that isn&#039;t a change for me. I have noticed that my feet and hands go numb but it is worth the weight loss. My vision is blurred a bit even with my glasses but nothing terrible. I&#039;m hoping to keep going and continue with my weight loss.""",8.0,9
Pentothal,Anesthesia,"""Was given this for knee surgery in 1989. At onset I heard a vibratory humming and the ceiling started strobing, being a deadhead I remember uttering WOW! out loud. One of the nurses said wow back. Then I was out.
When I woke I was very groggy for about a half hour but had no pain for the rest of the day but was kind of out of it.
""",4.0,7
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve been on phentermine / topamax combo for about a week now. When I started I was 218 I&#039;m down to 210 so that&#039;s 8 lbs in a week.:) yea! But the topamax is nasty stuff makes me feel weird , eyes sensitive to light blurred vision. Confusion hard to concentrate, itchy skin. And grumpy . Thank god my plan is to only use this for a short while. It dose seem to help with hunger. However it&#039;s still not a cure all.  For me it&#039;s worth it because I couldn&#039;t lose the weight my own. If you can stand the side effects I would recommend it.""",6.0,10
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""Regarding the comment above that states Flexeril works but Amrix does not... as a pharmacist, I would like to clarify that both Flexeril and Amrix are brand names of the drug cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant. Flexeril is released all at once, thus must be taken multiple times daily. Amrix is released slowly over 24 hrs, thus it is taken once daily.""",10.0,149
Contrave,Obesity,"""Restarted contrave after taking for one week then got sick with a bad head cold. On my second week and I&#039;m was down 10 pounds but gained 2 back. Could be PMS...not discouraged. It has made my &quot;eyes bigger than my stomach&quot;. I work 12 hour night shift and there&#039;s always snacks. I would snack throughout the night to stay awake. Now I barely graze and I&#039;ve been craving a lot of fruits and salads. Hoping to get some relief from the side effects...very sleepy, mild dizziness and I have this heaviness in my stomach after I take the pill that gets resolved after I eat something that has carbs (fruit, sandwich, crackers and cheese or a cup of soda). It almost feels like a hunger pang. Fingers crossed. My doc is happy""",7.0,3
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Although it was with the girl I love and everything turned out alright. My gf did get pregnant after taking Plan B one step about 16 hours after hooking up. I have used it with other girls and with her before, and nothing ever came from it. So maybe it saved me before. But with my current gf, it did not. She got off Birth Control 2 weeks before we hooked up. Two weeks after that she had light bleeding and cramps. Figured we were all good. For shits and gigs she took a pregnancy test, followed by 2 others, and what do you know. Pregnant. So just letting people know. It can still happen. It did for me and my gf, so be careful. Its not a guarantee.""",3.0,17
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the Nexplanon bar in my arm for about 14 months now. If I could warn every woman on earth about this hideous I implant, I would! I am not exaggerating when I say that this implant has ruined my life. Massive multiple times a week migraines, rapid weight gain (50lbs in 14 months), major mood swings and anxiety, random chest pain, random gushes of blood which makes me think I&#039;m having a cycle then it just stop, it has zapped all my energy.. This thing is a nightmare. I get it out in 3 weeks which can&#039;t come soon enough. I do not wish this on my worst enemy. I have thought about taking it out myself on numerous occasions! DO NOT get this form of birth control, please just don&#039;t. I don&#039;t want anyone to go through what I have.""",2.0,7
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I was taking 50-70 Vicodins a day. That&#039;s about $300 a day. I found the man of my dreams and all I could think about was getting my pills everyday. He noticed and started to step back from the relationship. By the time I came clean to him and asked for help he was fed up and of course another girl was showing interest so before I knew it, he was calling me a worthless person and kicking me out of our house. I lost him forever so I started Suboxone 2 days ago and I&#039;m myself again. It&#039;s great for me but too late for us. So get the drug before it&#039;s too late. It works I promise. I tried cold turkey. It&#039;s not worth it. Just give it a shot. You have nothing to lose. """,9.0,23
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Although I&#039;ve only had Nexplanon since the 29th of July, my first months experience hasn&#039;t been a good one. To this day my period hasn&#039;t stopped for the last two weeks and I&#039;m betting it won&#039;t stop now, which is interfering in my relationship and resulting as unexpectedly costly when it comes to pads. In the first few weeks I also had terrible mood swings, taking them out on my partner felt horrible. Have been considering having it removed already, seems like its not worth the hassle it causes, personally.""",4.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am only 7 days into this birth control and already I have packed on 5 lbs and my appetite is insane. I am also hungry and typically I eat a moderate amount . I am usually 173-175 and I have gone up to 179. I am stopping this birth control today! I spent alot of hard work to lose weight and packing on pounds is not worth it for me. My sex drive seems to be about the same, so as of just a week it had no effects over that. But 5 lbs in 7 days is unacceptable.""",5.0,5
Methadone,Pain,"""Its a great drug for pain, I have been on every pain med out there and this as by far been the best, For you people who say &quot;I took 2 tabs about 90 mins apart. Did not sleep a wink all night. I will discontinue taking this medicine. &quot; And things like that.  You need to give it more then a day  or even a month to work itself into your system. Give it time.""",10.0,52
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I was put on Lexapro by my family doctor in May after experiencing chest pain and elevated blood pressure. Test were done to make sure I wasn&#039;t experiencing a heart attack before my doctor determined that stress was my issue.  For the first several weeks I had increased anxiety, loss of appetite and vivid dreams.  I was quite sure this medicine wasn&#039;t for me.  My doctor encouraged me to keep taking it and prescribed Ativan to help me get through some rough days.  After being on Lexapro for 8 months now, I can honestly say I feel better than I have for years! I had no idea how much anxiety I had until it went away.  I&#039;m so thankful for this medicine and for my doctor who encouraged me to try it.""",9.0,77
Norvasc,High Blood Pressure,"""I hate Norvasc! It made my blood pressure worse. I was always borderline with my blood pressure. It didn&#039;t help that I work nights and my diet isn&#039;t the greatest. My doctor wanted to me try this medication for a month to see if my blood pressure would lower. Within a week my blood pressure which usually hovers at 140/80 with a pulse of 80 shot to a ridiculous 200/98 with a pulse of 98. My blood pressure will always spike around the evening. My anxiety worsened and I got headaches. This medication does not work for me and I am not going to be tricked into staying on it longer.""",1.0,94
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I LOVE THIS! I have been on 2 other types of birth control before Loestrin and they both made me a crazy person! I don&#039;t have any mood swings and haven&#039;t gained any weight, in fact I&#039;ve lost weight! The only negative thing I have to say is I&#039;m pretty sure that it made my breasts bigger, but hubby isn&#039;t complaining. It can be pricey if you don&#039;t have insurance, but for me its worth it because I have zero side effects. The first month I had spotting and now I get my period every month, its very light, and lasts 2-3 days. Its best to remember that every birth control is different for each individual. I was skeptical about trying Loestrin 24 when I read the reviews, but I tried it anyways and I don&#039;t regret it!""",10.0,10
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I will be starting my third month on Nuva Ring tomorrow. I&#039;m not in love with this birth control and might discontinue. The first month was great, no symptoms at all. On the third week I took the ring out as directed and started my period the next day. This second month hasn&#039;t been so great. I pretty much began having pregnancy symptoms. I have nausea, I vomited once, and tender breasts. I just feel slightly sick and have been for the last 2 1/2 weeks. This week I am off the ring and I was supposed to put a ring in tomorrow but had to go to the doctor to get a pregnancy test because I have completely missed my period. I&#039;m not thank goodness, but these side effects have been getting worse.I have been getting headaches and I am moody brat lately. Not good""",5.0,4
Asenapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I rated this medication once before, I felt a need to update my review. I&#039;ve taken Saphris since &#039;13 @ 30 mg. Nightly and over the past 5 months I&#039;ve slowly tapered down to 10 mg. With high hopes of discontinuing. Saphris got me out of a bad spot, I remember being horrified of answering the door let alone leaving the house I was so delusional. I got out of that spot, SLOWLY got on my feet and SOME WHAT rejoined society. My positive manic spirit is gone, I&#039;m always tired &amp; feel like life goes on around me, not with me. Its very hard to discontinue, I have panic attacks daily now and am beyond stressed. I feel like I&#039;m trapped, no worse--or better--on or off after all these years.""",6.0,0
Provigil,Narcolepsy,"""It helps with my narcolepsy but isn&#039;t strong enough. I can still fall asleep almost anytime.""",5.0,26
Implanon,Birth Control,"""Got mine inserted on December 31,08. Have had problem since. I have a headache every other day. I will spot for four days then period for 20 days. This has been going on since I got it. Only good thing about it is I don&#039;t have to worry about taking the pill. I cry for no reason and mood swing are crazy. I barely have a sex drive. I cannot take the bleeding, headache and mood swings.""",6.0,11
Contrave,Obesity,"""I am a 35 year old woman who has been fighting with my eating issues since I was a child.  Thanks to this medicine for the first time in my life I am not compelled to finish my plate and am perfectly happy sticking to a 1200-1500 calorie diet.  I finally know when I&#039;m full from eating. I have had zero side effects from contrave.  No nausea, no constipation, and thankfully no seizures.  I had decided along with my doctor that the possible side effects were far outweighed by the results.  I started the pills April 21st and am down 50 pounds as of June 22nd.  This is a life changer!""",10.0,146
Amitriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""helps prevent my migraines most of of the time/""",10.0,18
Trileptal,Bipolar Disorde,"""Tried Tegretol to no avail. Trileptel is great for me.""",10.0,61
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""I had paragauard for two years even though I had heavy periods and VERY bad cramps. I can&#039;t handle birth control pills (depression, weight gain, acne,  you name it). Finally, I gave in and tried Kyleena. Insertion hurts (a minute or two of cursing under your breath and some deep breathing), then I was basically fine. I took Motrin and Tylenol before insertion and took a few doses of Motrin for maybe a week or two after. Some brown spotting a week or so before my first period then a light period for about one week. Since then nothing and feeling great! I go back tomorrow to have an ultrasound to confirm placement, so far I can feel my strings and no issues during sex. Definitely recommend, just make sure you go to an OBGYN.""",10.0,2
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""It&rsquo;s 3:42am right now and I am uncomfortable right now. A few hours ago I inserted the miconazole 3 day cream treatment inside of me (why would I do such a thing).... I&#039;d rather lay down and die right now. This is making me MISERABLE!!! What is in this stuff ?!!! I took TWO diflucan pills about 5 days ago and I&rsquo;m still having symptoms!!! I guess it&rsquo;s time to call my doctor smh""",1.0,1
Bupropion,Depression,"""I have been on Wellbutrin for 1-2 years and have tried at least 5 other antidepressants and I have not been successful with them. Wellbutrin is the only medication I have been on that I have actually been happy. I love this medication. I have felt like a new person. it gives me pep in my step.""",8.0,12
Paroxetine,Depression,"""I was on Paxil when I was 15. I think for about a year it was okay because of the numbness but soon you start feeling horrible because you have no feelings at all. You can&#039;t cry or nothing. I don&#039;t think its a good medicine for depression. I think it&#039;s better for social anxiety since there is no feeling at all. The other worst part was the weight gain. """,4.0,23
Viibryd,Depression,"""I was on Paxil....in hopes of trying to find a drug perhaps more effective my doctor put me on Viibryd.  I was weaned off of Paxil in 3 weeks, and put on Viibryd.  After 3 weeks on the drug, I started having the absolute worst panic attacks of my life.  My poop turned green, and I had sleep paralysis!!! NO DRUG should EVER do that to a  person...I weaned off this poison and I am through with psychiatrists.  I do not recommend this drug to anyone!  I was in complete misery for months and took my body a while to get back to where it was.""",1.0,61
Efinaconazole,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""It totally works.   I got this from a pedicure and for four years I did lamisal and a laquer cicloporix and it kept coming back I&#039;ve used jublia for a year and my nail is clear.   I will never have a pedicure again.  I have 3 bottles left and I am not sure if I should keep using it or stop now.  I just don&#039;t want it to come back. By the way I never skipped one application.""",10.0,13
Sertraline,Depression,"""I take 200 mg (the maximum recommended dosage) of Zoloft to help with my depression. It hasn&#039;t helped very much, however. I still get very depressed sometimes, and it hasn&#039;t made much of a difference with my anxiety either. I take it in conjunction with Risperidone. For some reason my psychiatrist seems to think the thing to do is to keep increasing the medication, even though I feel no noticeable difference.""",7.0,7
Rosiglitazone,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Very effective but some side effects. Causes weight gain. Potential cardiac health risks. Has some unintended good side effects too though.""",8.0,8
Sertraline,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I have tried other anti anxiety medications but they gave me terrible side effects. Zoloft has almost completely taken away my anxiety and the only side effect I have is sleep loss that is corrected by a sleep aid. I am so much happier and my life has been so much better since being on this medication. I experienced this almost right away after starting the medication. I didn&#039;t realize how much my anxiety had really been affecting my life until I started using Zoloft.""",9.0,108
Alfuzosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""51 years old, I was on Rapaflo 8mg for about a year until insurance informed me they would not cover it anymore, and offered four generic alternatives.  Researched all four, found Alfuzosin reviews least objectionable , so asked urologist for prescription.  Daily 10mg dose works just as well on urinary symptoms, does not cause dry orgasm.  Slight headache and tiredness first day, both gone now.  No other side effects.  Happy so far with this medicine.""",8.0,70
Montelukast,COPD,"""I have COPD.  My lung capacity is down to 40%.  My plumanory doctor prescribed Montelukast.  I developed a very severe cough.  After discontinuing Montelukast the cough disappeared.""",1.0,32
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""I was diagnosed with possible flu Saturday night at Urgent Care after spiking a fever of 103 all of a sudden and generally feeling like rubbish. I had a flu shot. End story, they didn&rsquo;t actually test me but assumed, gave me a script for tamiflu and prescription ibuprofen (I have a history of headaches).  Initially I thought it was great.  After 2 doses, all the side effects started to hit.  Insomnia, eye irritations, dizziness, bleeding nose, diarrhea.  All for something my regular doctor said wasn&rsquo;t actually the flu.  When I saw my regular doctor on Monday, I was told to finish out the script but rightfully diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection.  Almost a week later, I still haven&rsquo;t slept a full night. Never again tamiflu, never""",1.0,0
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m Bi polar. Super manic. Major highs n lows for as long as I can remember...I&#039;m 36yrs. I&#039;ve tried everything under the sun. I SWEAR BY THIS MEDICATION. I have severe side effects to all meds so I always start out with the lowest dosage to handle them. I&#039;m on 25mg and boy my life has change 360. It saved my marriage!!! Like who is this person! This is the best of me that I never got to experience... I wasted a good chunk of my life being miserable. I have patience now. Lol, I&#039;m not MEAN...I calm down a lot faster than before when I do get mad. My house is clean, I cook, everything feels like its in it&#039;s place. I hear the birds chirping and just generally HAPPY. This medication is my life saver. Omg....I prayed so long for some help. Thank GOD""",10.0,36
Reclipsen,Birth Control,"""I have been on Reclipsen for 3 months for terrible periods (I&#039;m 15), and my acne isn&#039;t any better then it was before, my periods are just as heavy as before and I&#039;ve gained 17 pounds. It caused severe mood swings, anxiety attacks, weight gain, more acne, strange cravings, always hungry, and didn&#039;t help with amount of blood or my cramps. 

The pros are it shortens my period to 6 days rather then 12-16 days, but I still bleed abnormally heavy to anemic point. The weight gain is the worst.""",4.0,12
Librium,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""Back story: I am 134 lb 29 year old woman who has been drinking heavily since 19. 5-10 a day is where I have been for some years now. I tried tapering myself and was going through hell. I was in fear for my life and was terrified that if I saw a doctor they would cart me off the detox. I have been spent some time focusing on recovering and am very motivated. I am at the point where the idea of taking another drink makes me sick. I went to the emergency and they immediately gave me Valium for withdrawals. I left with a prescription to Librium, but my pharmacy was not open. The nurse even suggested taking some drinks until I could get the prescription, but I found a 24 hour pharm am just paid for the Librium. Amazing stuff. Actually slept!""",8.0,46
Vicodin,Pain,"""For some reason this is the only pain killer I can tolerate. I have been prescribed different types of medicines and they are either to strong or don&#039;t work. The only problem I have is when you tell the doctor this they act like you are a addict, which I am not. I am just telling them what works for me so I don&#039;t waste my money on a script that doesn&#039;t work. Doctor&#039;s can&#039;t figure out why I have chronic pain.""",10.0,58
Duexis,NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis,"""Am using this for post-surgery of my Cervical area. It  does a good job on my  headaches and throat pain.. It is a  lot better than Tylenol. and safer than Hydrocodone""",8.0,2
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Monistat 1 isn&#039;t as bad . Mild burning and  Minimal itching .""",8.0,2
Methotrexate,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""This medicine is wonderful. Without it I could not move my fingers and wrists and my knees and ankles. I feel normal and people cannot believe that I have RA. The only down side is my skin on my arms is thinned and very easy to bruise and bleed and marks but as this is a small price to pay for a normal lifestyle and to be able to work.""",10.0,138
Aliskiren,High Blood Pressure,"""I am a male, 71 yrs age and overweight. Began taking blood pressure meds at age 55. Suffered through trials with several beta blockers which made me goofy, weak and then a few calcium channel blockers which required high dosage levels causing flu like muscle soreness. My doc retired few yrs ago and his practice was taken over by much younger female. She put me on 150 mg Tekturna after hearing my complaint in 1st visit. Life is good again. Blood pressure dropped right into desired range with no side effects. Only problem now is finding pharma plan to help with cost.""",10.0,14
Indomethacin,"Gout, Acute","""The 1st time I tried indomethacin, it was magic for gout.  I took it during flare up and half an hour later, I felt the pain dissipate like the feeling of your foot getting  &#039;unslept&#039; from being asleep. The side effects were horrible. I was dizzy, nauseous, had a headache, and wanted to puke.  So after the 1st time, I would only take it when I was about to go to sleep.  The 1st time tried indomethacin was 7 years ago.  I have flare ups once or twice a year since then.  Now though, I don&#039;t feel the side effects but the medicine has also stopped working.  Maybe I built a tolerance to it.  Before, I would take 2 tablets before I went to bed and I would wake up pain free.""",7.0,38
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I started on Effexor, that medicine made me sick, and nauseated. My Dr decided to put me on Buspar instead. This medicine made my anxiety so much better! And the side effects are very minimal, I only get a little light headed for a short time, but that&#039;s so much better than being sick to my stomach. This stuff has really helped me get through a rough time.""",9.0,163
Aczone,Acne,"""changed my life. I used to have horrible skin and honestly people always compliment me about how flawless I am. A little makeup helps too though.""",10.0,9
"Insulin inhalation, rapid acting","Diabetes, Type 1","""Middle of the road so far.  Agree that this is expensive.  I am using with pump therapy to counter those quick spikes after a meal and combine this with a normal or extended bolus.  Overall A1Cs range from 5.9% - 6.4% and this is being used to fine tune.""",6.0,16
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got Nexplanon in december of 2014. It has been a nightmare. Constant bleeding, when I asked my doctor to get it taken out after 4 months he prescribed me some estrogen pills which stopped the bleeding for a week and now my period is back with a vengeance. I have no desire for sex, can&#039;t wear white-thats how heavy my periods are. I have been depressed and gained 22 lbs. I give it a four because it works as birth control since you can&#039;t have sex. I will be getting removed next week even if my doctor recommends against it!""",4.0,0
Meclizine,Vertig,"""I have had vertigo for 4 years now and Bonine is the only thing that helps me, I have these on hand wherever I go and could not function right without them. The heaviness in head and the dizziness, I feel it coming on and take two and I&#039;m fine about 20 minutes later. I highly recommend Bonine for vertigo symptoms.""",10.0,136
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medicine for 3 months. Before I got headaches nearly 3 to 4 times a day, not to mention I&#039;m a full time mom. But being on this medicine I&#039;ve noticed no pain. No hair loss but do have tingling in mouth. """,10.0,14
Flector Patch,Pain,"""I have upper neck pain and middle back pain from an auto accident.  By stretching the patch with help from my husband to put it on it stays put all 12 hours covering both spots of pain.  I work at a computer for most of my working days without the patch my neck is aching very badly by the end of the day, so putting it on before work prevents the pain at the end of the day.  My doctor advised me to use it as a preventative and it does do the job.""",8.0,19
Sertraline,Depression,"""This worked for me better than: Effexor, Wellbutrin, Cymbalta, and Lexapro. The only drawback is it made me gain about 25 lbs when the doctors assured me many people lose weight while taking it. Also it made my muscles a bit tense for the first few weeks, felt the need to clench my jaw and flex my ankles, but that got better as time went on. Definitely the best mood elevator. Also changed my sleeping pattern, I would wake up really early feeling ready to go which was nice, no urge to sleep in, but drawback was sometimes I had trouble sleeping through the night.""",8.0,109
Mononessa,Birth Control,"""I just switched from a different birth control brand that I was on for 2 months and switched to mononessa. The first 3 weeks of being on mononessa I had a lot of irregular bleeding. Now I&#039;m taking my inactive pill and I am not bleeding at all. I am very frustrated. Since it is my first month I am going to give this new pill 1 more month and if I still have irregular bleeding then I am,switching. However, on a positive note, it has cleared up my acne and I am loving that.""",8.0,7
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Started phentermine 30mg on 1/7/11, as of today, 2/12/11 I have lost 21 pounds. I lost 8 pounds in the first two days a I was so sick to my stomach. I never had a loss of appetite or increase in energy, just the dry mouth, which I still get today, but only right after taking the pill. I did read that you have to change your eating habits so I decided on the first day to start calorie counting. I started with 1800 calories and have decreased it by 50 each week. Now at 1550 calories and still losing weight, although much slower now. Once I finish my second month I will probably stop for about a week and then see if my doctor will prescribe for 2 more months. I would like to try the 37.5 next time though. We will see what he says. GOAL-100lbs!""",10.0,2
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I had a 2 month sample to try from my midwife because I was tired of taking a daily pill. The first month, I was extremely irritable, angered quickly for no reason. I felt bloated all the time and I started breaking out. After the first month, my skin cleared up, and I went &quot;back to normal.&quot; Overall, it is a great concept, but I can never keep the NuvaRing in place. It constantly moves around and will sometimes stay by the cervix, and other times will fall down and  feel like it&#039;s going to fall right out, which I can&#039;t stand. I constantly have to go back and push it into place, which is very irritating. My husband said he couldn&#039;t feel the ring during sex, but I could feel it moving against my vaginal wall. I am going back to the pill.""",5.0,0
Pomalidomide,Multiple Myeloma,"""My father has been living with multiple myeloma since 2007.  He was first prescribed with Revlimid for the first 2 years.  The medication made him achy and cranky and he had a relapse after the first year.  He switched doctor and was immediately put on Pomalyst.  He has been taking Polmalyst ever since and is still in remission.  He still feels soreness and weakness but he never feels any pain while taking Pomalyst.""",10.0,0
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""Macrobid (100 mg 1 capsule twice daily for 5 days). I have had a recurring bladder infection since June and it is now Aug 15. The doctor had told me that I having recurring bladder infections so I shouldn&#039;t have sex during treatment, another reason because I have a new partner. 
And my urethra is getting all stressed out and all I need to do is give it a rest and let the antibiotics do its work, and later wait at least a week after the antibiotics to finish to have sex. This way I give it enough time for the urethra to strengthen.
Anyhow, I am on my third day of this medication, I noticed it affects my nervous system, I get a lot of panic/anxiety attacks, fatigue and weakness. """,5.0,76
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve had the Mirena for 5 weeks now. I had to have two attempts at it but I do have a low pain threshold. Taking a pain killer didn&#039;t really help but the doctor used local anesthetic gel and holding my mums hand also helped lol. After the procedure I felt a huge weight lifted off me so I cried. Since then I&#039;ve had cramps everyday, mainly late afternoon. My period started late and I&#039;ve been bleeding for over 2 weeks now. Its very light but still annoying. I&#039;ve had a very high sex drive since the first day of insertion. Also I noticed a weird odur but no infection present. Baths help and I add cider vinegar as its a natural antibac. I haven&#039;t gained any weight but it&#039;s been really hard for me to work out as I start to get bad cramps.""",7.0,10
Cozaar,High Blood Pressure,"""It is expensive but it&#039;s worth it to protect my kidneys. I am a diabetic.""",9.0,64
Sumatriptan,Cluster Headaches,"""I&#039;ve suffered from cluster headaches for the last 3 years since I was diagnosed with a growth on my pineal gland. Nothing worked until I was put under neurology science in York UK. I was put on verapamil tablets and also prednisolone to prevent and sumatriptan as a pain relief when I have an attack. I was close to drilling a hole on the side of my head before I was prescribed these meds. The problem is they are expensive, I am lucky and I have these prescribed under the NHS however they will not prescribe me more than 4 injections per week and sometimes I have these attaches every day sown times twice a day for 2 to 3 weeks. Sumitriptan is the best thing ever invented""",10.0,2
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I am on day 5 of taking Contrave. I usually think about food all day and everything in between is a major inconvenience. Day 5 of this medication I almost am forgetting to eat, I have more energy, my mind is quieter, I feel overall more peaceful than normal. I&#039;ve lost 3 pounds already! I get full about half way through a small meal which is a big deal for me because usually my appetite is insatiable. I haven&#039;t had any of the side effects people have mentioned except that my eyes feel a little weird, which makes me feel a little dizzy, but it&#039;s barely noticeable. I have had some mild headaches but I think that&#039;s because I usually drink a lot of coffee and I haven&#039;t craved it as much so I havent had as much.""",9.0,97
Cytotec,Abortion,"""Had used it to induce unwanted pregnancy and it worked immediately. At first I got scared as I was clotting nonstop but suddenly I did.""",9.0,33
Adalimumab,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""I have been suffering from ankylosing spondylitis for several years. My condition got so bad I couldn&#039;t walk, undress myself, get in or out of bed unaided and didn&#039;t sleep through the night without pain. Tried several drugs that had no effect and the joints in my back, ribs and pelvis continued to fuse. Then I started Humira 4 months ago and I haven&#039;t had a single bit of pain anywhere since. The only problem I have with it is the injection site is very swollen, hot and itchy and the drug itself can give you quite a sting but I can now lead a normal active life, so for me the side effects are well worth it but I am concerned about the long term effects of this drug.""",8.0,69
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I have tried over 6 different medicines in the past, none of which worked or gave me results that helped. (Very frustrating). I was put on Cymbalta and immediately evened out, though if I&#039;m off for even a day I am an emotional wreck. So always have refills, or face the consequences.""",9.0,56
Remeron,Depression,"""Great, SSRI&#039;s do next to nothing for me but this has helped a TON. I tried Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, etc and they did very little for me but the week I started on Remeron 30mg I felt so much better, almost like myself again.""",10.0,87
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I don&#039;t believe in taking a pill to deal with the complexity of weight gain.  That said, I decided to try Belviq along with nutritional and exercise changes to try to lose weight.  Weighing in at 270/5&#039;5&quot;/48 BMI I found Belviq to be an amazing supplement.  It controls appetite so that on a reduced calorie food plan I really don&#039;t feel hungry all the time.  I can eat smaller portions and not obsess about food all day, or feel starved and depressed.  It also changed my sleep patterns and I am, having the best sleep of my life right now.  The results are amazing.  20lbs in almost 6 weeks.  I didn&#039;t get the headaches folks report but I do have dry mouth with makes me drink more water.  That&#039;s not a bad trade off, don&#039;t you think?""",10.0,7
Diphenhydramine,Insomnia,"""I take diphenhydramine in Ibuprofen PM to help me sleep, though I only take one pill and not more often than every third or fourth night. It works like a charm, enabling me to sleep without needing to get up and pee or waking up with my life concerns preventing a return to sleep, for 6-7 hours.
My concern is whether it is habit-forming, whether taking this drug for sleep on some nights increases the difficulty I have in falling asleep without the drug, on other nights.""",10.0,8
Carvedilol,High Blood Pressure,"""Switched from Atenolol after many years due to usual beta blocker problems (tiredness, etc) and blood pressure wouldn&#039;t stay down long, tightness in chest and breathlessness. After 3 months on Coreg CR, tightness in chest much better, breathlessness no change, blood pressure stays down all day, but is 147/91 at night and in the morning. It is 113/57 two hours after medication, but I am also taking Isosorbide ER at the same time, which also lowers blood pressure as a side effect. Coreg CR is much more expensive, but I would rather take this anytime compared to Atenolol. Also beware of mixing these with Nasonex (no matter what they say) and any cold decongestants with phenylephrine. They will increase blood pressure.""",7.0,44
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""Helped sleeping but not significantly more than other types of medications. And without the deal from the manufacturer it was very, very expensive""",7.0,0
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""This is my second time taking this medication, both times it was prescribed for a alleged spider bite. The first time I took it I stopped before finishing because the side effects were terrible. I experienced headache, dizziness, flu symptoms and flushing. The second time I took it had the same experience so I drank 2 liters of water and symptoms subsided tremendously. This a double antibiotic so it is imperative that you drink  a very large amount of water when taking it otherwise the medication is concentrated in your system and the side affects will be unbearable.""",1.0,31
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I have gained 50 pounds while being in a Sales position at my work (working inside) in 1 year. I was just promoted to outside sales and I feel like I need to be fit and healthy to handle the increased demands. I am excited to be able to get more exercise with my new job. My doctor and I reviewed several med for me that might work and we decided on Contrave. I suffer from anxiety and fibromyalgia so I was concerned. I had put off taking contrave due to the cost and possible side effects but it&#039;s day 1 and I am hopeful now. So far just feel a bit loopy nothing major that I can&#039;t handle. On a drive with my family to see how driving in the car would make me feel. I&#039;m fine just a tiny hungry and need a nap lol. Will report again tomorrow.""",7.0,11
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I feel so relieved after reading sooo many reviews of exactly how I feel right now . When I read someone feels like the fires of mordor is down there she is not lying. I used this product when I was younger and NEVER EVER had this feeling of burning and itching times 200000!!!! I am keeping a cold compress between my legs from the pain. I&#039;ve been up since 2am it is now 4 am I used the 1 day treatment and my side effects from this product are worse than I felt before I used the damn medicine ! Stay FAR AWAY just go to the doctor !!!!!""",1.0,7
Depakote ER,Bipolar Disorde,"""I started Depakote ER 2000mg at bedtime about a year ago after decades of ineffective treatment for depression and anxiety. Depakote proved that I was misdiagnosed: it quickly alleviated my psych. symptoms and allowed me to reduce Xanax XR dose by half and eliminate PRN Xanax. I haven&#039;t experienced the weight loss side effect, but did lose a lot of hair at first.  The hair seems to be thickening up now.  I would give it 10 stars except for the hair loss.""",9.0,0
Naloxegol,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""Amitiza has worked well for over two years to control constipation which is a direct result of opioids taken for pain control.  However my doctor gave me a box of Movantik to try instead.  NEVER AGAIN!
Within a short period of time my colon began cramping for several hours.  Initially I hoped that a bowel movement would reduce the pain.  It did not! I then got diarrhea.  Not wanting to call 911, I tried to breath deeply as I went from chills to sweats to chills &amp; the cramping continued.Praying not to throw up but when I did, it was SO VIOLENT that it went through one of my nostrils.  I had peritonitis 20 years ago, and it is a toss up which was worse.  Childbirth wasn&#039;t as severe.  I&#039;ll never again try this pill even at a lesser dosage.""",1.0,44
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I hate it I got mine on August 4th 2017 what was supposed to be the last day of my period and I&#039;ve not stopped bleeding since and I&#039;m going on almost 3 months of none stop bleeding, my obgyn says this is normal for some women - well i just want it out!""",1.0,4
Levaquin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Am allergic to penicillin &amp; more recently Keflex -a not uncommon occurrence in those with penicillin allergy. Prior to allergy, Keflex was  slow to work &amp; caused nausea whether taken mid meal or on an empty stomach. I&#039;ve used Levaquin for stubborn sinus infections &amp; more recently my first UTI. The first time I took it, I experienced muscle soreness. With each subsequent prescription the side effects have vanished &amp; it&#039;s efficaciousness has not diminished .Of note for those who give up on it due to nausea &amp; muscle aches: hydration  helps reduce the symptoms. This med is not for those with certain heart issues or on some meds for mental health diagnosis.""",10.0,13
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&rsquo;ve tried the Mirena, Kyleena and Skyla. I currently have the Kyleena for my endo/adeno pain and bleeding. I loved the Skyla but complications arose with previous IUDs. I would recommend the Skyla or Kyleena to anyone! Love them both! Mirena is great since I had no periods for the year I had it but it was a bit big for my uterus. Other than that Kyleena has been great so far! Insertion didn&rsquo;t hurt much.""",10.0,0
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have only had nexplanon for about 1 month and I already feel like getting it taken out. I had a cycle in November right after I had my daughter in Septemeber. My cycle in November only lasted 3 days and on my last day was the day I got nexplanon in. The first of December I started spotting old blood/brown blood for 7 days then my regular period came I was happy then it last for 7 days straight ok I can handle that. So from Dec 8 to Dec 14 I had my cycle so for 3 days no bleeding or spotting of any kind then all of a sudden on Dec 19 I started spotting brown/old blood and that is still continuing and now I&#039;m starting to get cramping with it and the blood is starting to turn a brighter red. In calling my doc today.""",2.0,6
Clomid,emale Infertility,"""I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Took Clomid, Pregnant first month with TWINS! 3 months later, pregnant again (single birth) all on my own...no more Clomid. I had no side effects with Clomid. All 3 are perfectly healthy. Did I mention the twins are 28 now? Yes. For everyone who is taking or thinking of taking the medicine knowing that there are 28 year old perfectly healthy Clomid babies might make you feel more at ease! I know it would have been a relief for me to have heard some positive news 28 years ago while pregnant!""",10.0,486
Insulin glargine,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I was put on Toujeo Solostar on 07/13/2015. It was discovered that I have a carcinoid tumor and my Endo said that Metformin can irritate the cancer,so he wanted me to start Toujeo and Humalog Kwik pen asap.When I was taking the Metformin,my BS were in the low 100&#039;s. On Toujeo and Humalog,the sugars are in the 200&#039;s. I&#039;m at my wits end. Every time the endo. decides to put me on Insulin,my sugars go through the roof,if I&#039;m on Metformin,the sugars are far below the 200&#039;s.""",5.0,10
Campral,Alcohol Dependence,"""Campral will make a person to quit smoking. It made me quit after 33 years.  Tell the world CAMPRAL is also a non-smoking pill.""",9.0,37
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking birth control for a few years now they had me on Previfem before but switched to Estarylla about a year ago saying it was the same thing I take the 0.25mgs. I suffer from manic depression, anxiety and insomnia so I never thought anything else was making it worse until just recently I thought about how the week of green pills that are non-hormonal maybe effecting my mood. The past year has been so bad for my mental and physical health due to intense fatigue, mood swings, anxiety over the smallest things and insomnia which then reacts to my body being tired and makes me restless. After reading how many reviews have the same pattern as my experience I&#039;m going to set an appt. with my OBGYN asap and hopefully find a better option""",4.0,5
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I cannot give it a 10 because I have only taken the pills for two and a half months. I have no mood swings due to the pills my hormones are not all over the place which is surprising. I have not had any bacterial or yeast infection which I had that issue with other birth controls. My sex drive is great. I used the pills to manipulate my period And I have not had one. So I have to go to the doctor on Monday just to be sure I&#039;m not pregnant otherwise the pills are awesome""",8.0,3
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Great""",10.0,11
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""Has significantly reduced my mania and irritability.  I&#039;m much more stable.  Has also reduced my need for alcohol, which I used frequently to medicate.  I&#039;ve been on several medicines for bipolar and this one seems to work for me. Started at 2mg. at night and worked up to 10mg, (5th day at 10mg.) and feel much more in control.  My insomnia is gone too. I haven&#039;t gained any weight but was on Risperdal (gained 10 pds.) can&#039;t seem to lose that weight. Since I&#039;ve decided to quit drinking maybe I&#039;ll lose the weight.""",10.0,28
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Started phentermine 3.5 on Sept 8, 2015.  Starting weight was 276. I am 5&#039;1 and 53 years old.  I went to the Dr. On October 8, 2015 and weighed in at 262.  I did not do any exercise all.  I could not believe it.  I&#039;m already starting to feel better.  But have a long way to go. It really does not make you hungry.  I have to force my self to eat.  And it really does give you energy. I did get a little  jittery the first 3 days then it went away.  Side  effects very dry mouth,  constipation (but I take a stool  softener), I have to take early in the morning, if not I can&#039;t sleep. I would highly recommend you give this a try!  Let&#039;s see what next month will bring!!""",9.0,27
Lexapro,Depression,"""I was on it for almost a year it helped enough I thought I was fine and stopped taking it. Once I was off I hit a low and was put back on it on a higher dose. I&#039;ve been on it now for a year and all together nearly 2 and half. It does help but that doesn&#039;t mean there aren&#039;t still days that are bad and times I don&#039;t feel crappy. But it has made a big enough difference that I&#039;m not trying to hurt myself or kill myself which is good!""",8.0,52
Thyroid desiccated,Underactive Thyroid,"""I had used Armour Thyroid 5yrs. ago. I had bowl surgery, which really messed my whole body up. I stopped it. Now, I started Armour Thyroid back up, seems, I cannot be without it. I got sick, and continue to do so, if I cannot get this medication. I get more sick, if I get synthroid, and the other thyroid meds. However, with Armour Thyroid, It already has the t3 and t4 for me, so my body will not break down the synthroid or other thyroid meds, as with Armour Thyroid, its a God send.  Now, I got a pharmacy thats using a compound to make my 30mg for me in a capsule format. I feel I need my 60mg back as I was on 5yrs. ago. I feel the capsules compound isnt right or not as strong, seems I need more to make me feel better.""",10.0,36
Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate,Headache,"""This medicine is really good, though sometimes I need to take up to 5 of them for really persistent migraines. It is very affordable but sometimes I feel I need something other than the Elavil to really help.""",9.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Ugh. I am really disappointed because I had high hopes for this pill. My doctor told me my periods would be short (around 2 days), and light. Well, my periods did shorten to 2 days; however, I got 3 periods a month. Also, my face erupted with terrrrrrrible cystic acne. Worse than it has ever been in my entire life. I will say that this pill  caused virtually no mood swings, which is a HUGE plus compared to previous pills I have tried. I really, truly tried to stick this pill out. I even considered going on accutane to clear up breakouts. But then I realized that the mood swings I gave up with lo loestrin would probably just return due to accutane. My body did not do well adapting to this pill. I&#039;ve been on this pill 4 months too long :(""",1.0,16
Provigil,Shift Work Sleep Disorde,"""I was feeling extremely tired and unmotivated after a short time since beginning night shift (emergency worker) duty. My doctor prescribed Provigil. I had never even heard of it before. This is what I need. I am wide awake when I need to be, either day or night and I can still catch a cat nap on duty, and I don&#039;t have trouble sleeping in the daytime anymore. I know many people on provigil in emergency services. Almost all of us work nights or rotating shifts. I can&#039;t say I have heard of any ill side effects other than dehydration and headache. Drank more water and it all went away.""",10.0,123
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I tried edluar for insomnia and found that it works very quickly about 15 minutes using the sublingual pill. Not a bad taste. I prefer it when I need to get to bed quickly. It can give u munchies if u try to fight the sleepiness. But great for flying or car trips. Doesn&#039;t always last more than 5 hours but quick onset is worth it.  Take and go to bed immediately for it to work properly!""",9.0,2
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""This is horrible,  took 4 sips of this solution and immediately started projectile vomiting! I must have gotten enough of the medicine in me, it was coming out both ends!  I stopped taking the medicine and took 3 laxatives at 6pm and was fine for my 8am colonoscopy""",1.0,2
Mobic,Inflammatory Conditions,"""I began using this medication to reduce sciatic nerve inflammation. It worked great for 9 hours and then the pain was back. Not strong enough for my needs, but again worked well for the first 9 hours.""",4.0,36
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""I have been using these for about a month and a half. My vision is improved, but I can&#039;t breathe. This stuff has exacerbated my asthma. The drops burn like fire, my nose is stuffy, and I can&#039;t see a damn thing for about an hour. I love that I can see, but it&#039;s not worth the side effects.""",4.0,13
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I was diagnosed as bipolar in Nov 2014.  I&#039;m currently on 1 mg of Ativan (lorazepan) and 150 mg Seroquel (quetiapine).  In the beginning I was very tired and slept a lot.  Now that a few weeks have gone by I can think clearly, the depression has decreased and I can function in crowds now.  I may not want to spend the rest of my life on them but I am grateful for them.""",10.0,49
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Hey, you. Girl reading plan b reviews for the past hour. I was just like you. I read these reviews about 15 times each and started googling about every possible question on how effective the morning after pill was. Me and my boyfriend were having  sex and the condom ripped. I freaked out because he had came inside me. I started shaking and telling him off because he didn&#039;t pull out when he felt the condom rip. He said he didn&#039;t feel it, but I didn&#039;t believe him. We rushed to the pharmacy about 30 minutes after we had unprotected sex and I took the pill. I was freaking out! Thinking about how I was gonna raise a kid. BUT I got my period one week early!:) believe me, It works!!!""",10.0,12
Desoximetasone,Psoriasis,"""No help at all""",1.0,1
Paroxetine,Depression,"""I have been on Paxil now for about 10 years. My dosage was 20 milligrams for a long time. Within the last two months I was feeling emotionless. I finally went to my doctor today and described my feelings to her. She changed my dosage to 40 milligrams. I feel better already! If it wasn&#039;t for Paxil I would be a basket case like I was before I went on it. I no longer have panic attacks and very little anxiety now. For those who are having a bad experience with Paxil...don&#039;t give up. You may need a different dosage or an entirely different antidepressant. Mental fragility is nothing to take lightly. Keep asking for help until you get it. Good luck to all of you.""",10.0,133
Yaz,Menstrual Disorders,"""I have been on Yaz for about 4 months now. I started taking it to regulate my periods, as they were very heavy and irregular. Yaz helped 100% with that issue. Now I know when my period will arrive and it only lasts about 4 days. Yaz has also cleared up my acne. Before taking it I had fairly severe acne (for a 36 year old) and since taking Yaz I don&#039;t have severe breakouts, just one or two pimples here and there. If I had to list my negative experiences since taking Yaz it would be my irritability. Small things annoy me...like my husband chewing his cereal. It&#039;s not bad enough that I go into a rage or anything, but it can be annoying. Also, the outside edges of my breasts are sore. Feels like when I was nursing! So far, a positive experience""",8.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I see a lot of bad comments about this birth control and have no idea why. This is because I have been on this pill for 2 years and I love it. It made my boobs a whole cup size bigger and I did not gain any weight. I have also noticed I have no more mood swings and barely have a period. It is very good and I recommend it - also it is cheap.""",8.0,37
Quetiapine,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""I&#039;ve suffered from bipolar and psychosis as early as 6th grade.  It took about 15 years to get seen, by that time I was completely detached from reality. After trying expensive placebos with bad side effects and high hype, I tried Seroquel.  It works on the psychosis, mania and depression I&#039;ve experienced in trade for being a little sleepy.  Seroquel is so far the only medication that works by itself &amp; which I can function even after missing a dose (not recommended).  It&#039;s all about risk versus controlling symptoms with these medications.  If you&#039;ve found something effective for treating the symptoms, the next step is finding the cause.  This illness is like a sleeping dragon, you must keep it asleep or you&#039;ll get burned, Seroquel helps.""",10.0,45
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I received my first dose of Depo in Feb 2016. For ELEVEN months, I had nonstop bleeding. Every. Single. Day. I continued to get the shot every 3 months with the hope it would eventually stop, since I had no other side effects. Didn&#039;t affect my weight at all, no mood swings, no acne changes, no change in sex drive, etc. I went against my OBGYN&#039;s advice to take estrogen pills to stop the bleeding, as I wanted to see if my body would adjust naturally and I had noticed that the bleeding was slowly subsiding month by month. Sure enough, after my fourth dose of the shot (Jan 2017), my period completely stopped. Now, March 2017, I have had no spotting. If you can deal with a possible year long period, the end results are worth it.""",7.0,4
Xanax XR,Anxiety,"""I started using Xanax XR about 2 yrs ago and it has been a life saver for me. I was suffering from really bad anxiety that would bring on bad panic attacks that sent me to the ER twice. My doctor started me out at 1mg once a day then she decreased it to 0.5mg about a yer ago and that&#039;s what I&#039;ve been taking. I hated the way I felt for a day or two when I was brought down to 0.5mg&#039;s so that has made me too scared to even try to start weaning off of it. I can function perfectly well on this medication. """,8.0,33
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I noticed a great improvement in my depression soon after introducing Brintellix to my other meds (latuda, Lamictal, xanax, doxepin, adderall) I also noticed it causes me nausea and vomiting! But I really like this one...hate that it makes me sick! Someone recommended putting it in peanut butter and I think I&#039;ll try that because it works really well for me! I&#039;ve taken my son out like everyday, I couldn&#039;t be a &quot;good&quot; mom before brintellix! Like seriously have never felt better! Vomiting sucks tho, I hate it... really hope peanut butter trick works!""",10.0,54
Humira,Reiter's Syndrome,"""Was on Enbrel for about 6 months and it stopped working for me. Humira and a combination of oral drugs had me pain free in a few days.  However, it does not feel like it last a full 2 weeks, after day 10 I start with minor pain working up to about a 5 or 6 then back down from there.""",9.0,2
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""After extreme weight gain on SSRIs, I thought buspar would be my miracle drug. I was totally wrong. After day two I had such bad twitches/tremors and my jaw seemed to locked for short periods of time. Went to emergency due to the side effects causing panic attacks.""",1.0,37
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on my second week of Aviane and my skin is breaking out sooooo bad, all over my face. I&#039;ve had problems with acne before but it seems like it&#039;s pretty bad this time. people say that you break out badly during the first pack but then during the second one your skin clears. so let&#039;s hope that&#039;s true. I haven&#039;t experienced any other side affects, except breast tenderness and mild abdominal cramps. I&#039;ll probably post an update on my acne in a month or two. :)""",8.0,4
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,Constipation,"""I hate this vile tasting substance more than anything. And the flavored ones do not help the taste. However, it works every single time with out any cramping. I have tried every laxative out there and this is the only one 100% reliable and 100% cramp free. It also comes in a concentrated form and so, less is consumed for the same results. It comes in tablet form but is not as reliable. I wish that there could be a better way to get the gentle, reliable relief that Milk of Magnesia gives.""",10.0,24
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I just got my Implanon inserted yesterday. The insertion was a breeze; only felt a pinch for the lidocaine which is used to numb the area then it was over before I knew it. So far so good I will keep everyone updated.""",10.0,1
Zoloft,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;ve been on Zoloft for about a year.  Sure, my sex drive has decreased and my weight has increased, but I no longer feel like I&#039;m falling apart at the seams, and I&#039;m genuinely happy.  My doctor tried to increase my dose once, and I was so perky that I couldn&#039;t concentrate at work!  50mg is plenty for me!""",9.0,40
Bactrim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I took this medicine for 3 days and experienced severe nausea. Been off of it for 1 and I&#039;m still experiencing it off and on. It feels horrible. I will never take this medicine again. I must be allergic to it.""",1.0,14
Opana,Pain,"""Made me feel like I had flu like symptoms.""",5.0,36
Estrace Vaginal Cream,Atrophic Urethritis,"""Estrace was prescribed for urinary urgency and has worked very well indeed.""",10.0,72
Levlen,,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for about 4 months and since the first month I started getting cystic acne. I&#039;ve never had acne in my life and I feel no longer confident with my skin I do not recommend this pill at all I have so much acne around my face and neck""",1.0,9
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have been bleeding for almost 4 months. I did not get the second shot because the bleeding, I hope it stops soon since I didn&#039;t get the second shot. Worst experience ever""",1.0,13
Effexor XR,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I never write reviews but I figured I had to share how truly life-changing Effexor has been for me. I&#039;ve suffered with GAD and Major Depressive Disorder for quite some time. I was on and off of Prozac for about five years. When it stopped working, I began taking Effexor XR 37.5mg. I started feeling better, more calm, less anxious. Last year, someone I had dated for years and had recently broken up with passed away tragically. I was a disaster. My dosage was increased to 75mg, then 150mg, and now 225mg. Honestly - I don&#039;t know how I would have made it to where I am today without this medication. It has controlled my anxiety, my panic attacks and my depression. I still have bad days, I&#039;m still in mourning, but I finally feel normal.""",10.0,26
Xanax,Anxiety,"""Xanax is something that I was afraid to take, given the fact that people with anxiety and panic attacks are usually scared of what the medicine is going to do.  I finally gave in and started taking my Xanax on a day when I needed to go to the Doctor which terrifies me.  I took the lowest dose, 0.25 mg and I am so thankful that I did.  No panic whatsoever at the Doctors office.  I so look forward to knowing that I will have something to take to help me get through panic situations that I have been avoiding for years.""",10.0,10
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I regret, in hindsight, trying this method of birth control. I had been on the microgestin pill for about 5 years prior to trying this - microgestin had worked really well and helped clear my body and face acne significantly.
I had the nexplanon in a total of 8 months (at age 21) - the first 2-3 months were fine probably because my body was still adapting to the change in hormones. After about 3 months it all went downhill. After that 3 month mark hit I began having nonstop bleeding, I became moody and depressed most of the time, my anxiety got worse, and my acne began coming back as it had when I was a teenager before the pill. 
Since taking it out, my acne is clearing and my mood is better. I am so happy to be done with it.""",1.0,2
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""I have had chronic constipation for 15 to 20 years. My Dr. gave this to me today. I took it and within 4 hours I had a BM..... WOW....to go to the restroom and not strain is amazing to me.""",10.0,69
Naproxen / sumatriptan,Migraine,"""This medicine is great. It is the only medicine that will stop my headaches. Just one pill worked within 30 minutes. The only side effect was super sensitive salivary glands. Worth the money.""",10.0,6
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I started doxycycline for acne on October 7th 2015. My acne was not Terrible but my chin was constantly breaking out and I was tired of it. second week into doxy my face got Worse! I was so very upset and even considered stopping the medication. Do not stop! For me it got worse before it got better. Stick with it. Today - November 24th 2015 my skin is almost completely clear. I do understand that this medication may not work for everyone. I do feel a little bit more constipated than usual. Also- make sure you take this medication with food. I hope this forum helped!""",9.0,18
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""This medication has been miraculous for me so far! Just started 2 days ago. Very mild side effects only a bit jittery in the morning and felt kinda spacey day 1. I feel in control again. I feel calmer and almost tearful at the hope this continues. I&#039;m no longer obsessed with food. So happy my Doctor suggested this. I have a lap band but regained 50 pounds the past 2 years. I feel empowered to get to my goal weight again! I&#039;m eating healthy choices now, loving vegetables and fruit! Was eating 2 candy bars daily..now have 0 cravings for sweets! Buying a really nice bicycle soon and plan to ride 5 times a week! Good luck to everyone!""",10.0,20
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""After taking Chantix for only a week, I was able to stop smoking completely without any horrific withdrawals or anxiety. The very first pill I took made a noticeable difference in the taste of cigarettes - they started to become disgusting, and after awhile I was smoking just because I had them around rather than because I really wanted them. Once I ran out, I just didn&#039;t buy anymore and still haven&#039;t. It&#039;s been almost 16 days now without a cigarette, and I honestly never think about them anymore. The worst side effect is nausea, which made me vomit only once, but after reducing my dosage by half I do not have anymore side effects. I also don&#039;t take the medication twice a day. I only take half of a pill at night. It works wonders!""",10.0,32
Roxicodone,Pain,"""Roxicodone has improved the quality of my life exponentially. Like so many others on this site, chronic pain has been a debilitating nuisance for me, one that I initially dismissed as a sign of aging. As my doctor confirmed a sciatic nerve compression, I was given Roxicodone to manage my aches and pain. Immediately, I felt years younger -- no longer am I stuck avoiding everyday tasks, such as grocery shopping, for fear that the pain will ruin my day. 

This medication has also improved my performance at work and at school, as I am able to concentrate without random aches and pains distracting me. I feel more rested when I wake up in the morning. Yes, this is a &quot;serious&quot; drug, but taking it as prescribed will get your life back - seriously!""",10.0,44
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Horrible. Completely and utterly horrible. I&#039;ve had nexplanon for a year and I&#039;ve been itching to get it out since it was put in. I&#039;ve had constant bleeding, the worst headaches ever, psychotic mood swings, out of control anger, depression, And the worst.. low sex drive. I&#039;m a young adult and I had a super high sex drive before I got this implant. I stayed wet through lots of sex with my boyfriend and now I can&#039;t even stay wet for 25 minutes.This has effected my life horribly. I really don&#039;t recommend this for anyone. Please do not get nexplanon. Stay with the pill.""",1.0,5
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was very scared of starting Prozac because of the reviews I read. I also had tried lexapro and had major panic attacks that made me go off of it. 
I have been on Prozac for 4 weeks and am just starting to feel the benefits. I feel I can think more clearly and am not living life in constant stress or fear. I wish I started in sooner. I feel so much better almost like &quot;wow this is what life for non stresses people is like&quot; 
Side effects I experienced: 2 days out of month felt more anxious then normal and have had a little nausea but hardly any. It&#039;s been great.""",10.0,43
Dupilumab,Eczema,"""I could describe my suffering for the past 43 years, but instead I&#039;m going to sing the praise of what the next 43 years will be like.  For the first time ever, my skin is clear, itch free, and I sleep through the night.  I&#039;m been on Dupixent for 4 weeks (just took 3rd injection yesterday).""",10.0,30
Hydrocodone / ibuprofen,Pain,"""Great pain medicine for four hours after that it goes away.""",6.0,4
Amitriptyline,ibromyalgia,"""I have had success with it helping me stay asleep through the night, but it has not helped with my muscle/joint pain and daytime fatigue. I have also gained about 15 pounds over the course of four months despite a decrease in my appetite.""",3.0,18
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I just started phentermine yesterday so I do not have much of an opinion, yet.   I have experience the dry mouth, a ton of energy, and minimal appetite.  I&#039;m 34 yr old Mother of 3.  I&#039;m 5&#039;4&quot; and have climbed up to 170.  My goal is 133 my prepregnancy weight.  I&#039;m excited to start seeing results.  I will check in at the end of the month.""",6.0,14
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got Nexplanon in June of 2013 so I have had it for almost 2 years now. I bled for a week right after getting it and nothing else since. I have had no complications with it at all. I&#039;m still really young and don&#039;t plan on kids for a while so it was the best decision I have ever made. Good luck.""",10.0,23
Methadone,Chronic Pain,"""I began taking methadone almost four years ago when I found out I was pregnant with my second child. I was addicted to opiate pain meds prescribed to me for my Crohn&#039;s Disease. I continued methadone treatment for two years when I thought I could be okay and no longer need it. After about seven months and becoming very sick from my Crohn&#039;s I decide to go back on methadone. Since I have not had any problems at all that have been associated to my Crohn&#039;s. I think until I actually realized that methadone was the one medication that was keeping my Crohn&#039;s under control, I had been on almost every medication prescribed for inflammatory bowel disease. I never felt good on any of them, and the side effects are horrible from most of them. Methadone has saved my life.""",10.0,47
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""Update...Started Saxenda on 02/01/16 down 32 lbs this AM.  Minimal side effects, certain foods make me nauseous, can no longer eat potatoe chips without feeling ill, but that&#039;s a good thing!  I think that a slow, steady weight loss is best.  Best advice is to take it day by day and don&#039;t get discouraged if you don&#039;t have a quick weight loss.  Eventually you will reach your goal and because it has been slow and steady those new eating habits will stay with you and you have a much better chance of maintaining your goal weight.  Good luck everyone!""",10.0,24
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Started taking at age 16 for irregular periods. Used for approximately 2 1/2 years and wanted to try NuvaRing. Used it for about 4 months and switched back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen. It wasn&#039;t long before I was spotting in between periods and finally switched after several months of that.""",7.0,5
Votrient,Soft Tissue Sarcoma,"""After 4 failed chemo regimens, the docs decided to try votrient out. The first week or two were the toughest. The worst side effect was the tumor pain, which was in my chest/back. Also some fatigue, loss of appetite and diarrhea. 3 months later (now), I feel well and there has been some slight shrinkage of my tumors. I&#039;m also back in the gym. White hair kicked in within the first month. I&#039;m a 22 year old covered in white hair lol""",10.0,32
Lutera,Birth Control,"""This was the first pill I&#039;ve ever taken. I had depression before starting and was scared to take a homornal birth control but I have to say it actually made my depression a lot better. But of course I&#039;m not a doctor that&#039;s just what happened with me. I had 6-7 day periods with bad cramps before &amp; they became 3 day periods with absolutely no cramps. I did experience some breast tenderness my first week which wasn&#039;t too bad. Cons: I would wake up starving every morning. I also started to get crazy mood swings and would snap at everything/everyone. I took Lutera for 3 &amp; a half months &amp; I&#039;ve stopped because of the mood swings. But other than that I&#039;d say it was a really good pill.""",8.0,5
Wellbutrin SR,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medication for depression. I&#039;ve been on it for about a year now. When I first started taking it I smoked about a pack a day. Over time this reduced my cravings for nicotine and helped me quit smoking. It took time and effort but it worked. Also when I started this medicine I weighed 207 lbs which was my highest weight. Wellbutrin caused weight loss for me and I now weigh 165. This medicine improves my overall mood and I am not as depressed as I was a year ago. I&#039;ve also experienced hair shedding, which has become more and more of a problem. Sometimes it comes out in handfuls. I gave this medicine a 9 because mostly my side effects were positive. I don&#039;t know where I&#039;d be without Wellbutrin.""",9.0,137
Provigil,Narcolepsy,"""I tried to write a lot more, but the space is limited. I&#039;d tried ADHD medicines and loading up with caffeine, but nothing seemed to work to manage my excessive sleep cycles. I stumbled across information on Provigil, and asked my doctor if I could try it. I was skeptical because I have eczema, and I have to be careful about the medications, foods, and external allergens I&#039;m exposed to. I began at  the lowest dose once/day, and increased to that twice a day after a year and a half, because it seemed the effectiveness was decreasing. I do take breaks from the meds, usually for a day or two, but I&#039;ve had to for months (cost) and haven&#039;t experienced noticeable withdrawal symptoms, like with all the other chemicals.""",9.0,48
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""Lithium has been a life saver. I have been diagnosed with everything under the sun. Bipolar type 1 severe, ADHD, PSTD, and panic disorder. I have tried lamictal, Latuda, resperidol, trazadone, seroquel, vyvanse, adderal, concerta, kloninipin. I am now only down to this one drug twice a day. Only short coming is extreme thirst. But I&#039;ve been happy and normal for the first time now for 2 months! Yay, wish I was on it sooner.""",10.0,38
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Implanon inserted Ffeb 2010. When I first got it I was a bleeding a good bit but nothing you can&#039;t handle. I was having a lot of pregnancy symptoms but doctors always say your birth control means everything. So that was a bit awkward but now I guess I&#039;m used to it and always go through a pregnancy symptoms cycle.""",7.0,0
Skyla,Birth Control,"""It&#039;s been a month since I&#039;ve had this IUD inserted and the physical pros outweigh the emotional cons. You do get random cramps, but I can tell that despite my not bleeding on my period I know that I am. No bleeding, but wow my sex drive is completely gone and I feel very anxious. Keep being paranoid about the strings but they can also blend into the side of the vaginal wall so don&#039;t freak if you can&#039;t find them. I need to have a check up tho. For now, I&#039;m okay!""",8.0,4
Pristiq,Depression,"""I have suffered depression since the age of 14, and it was never treated. Last year, at age 20, I reached a new extreme. I was volatile, angry, irritated and I withdrew completely from life. It physically hurt me to be around the people I loved. I hated myself, and constantly felt disconnected from the life I was meant to be living. The week my psychologist prescribed me Prisitiq, I had a breakdown at Uni. I went home, sat on the front step and cried silently for hours. The next day, I started Pristiq. I have never felt better. I have bad days, as we all do; however, Pristiq and I are good buddies now, and she never makes me feel sick.""",10.0,30
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""After a couple of stays in the hospital for constipation this year, after taking narcotics while recovering from neck surgery. I also have been chronically constipated for many years, I was prescribed Linzess. I have been on Linzess for a month now. I am regular for the first time in 10 yrs. Everyday. it did take a week or two to get over my body adjusting, and not having to stay home for the run to the bathroom, things are calmer now. My stomach pain is also much better, as is the distension. I feel great. Huge fan of Linzess!""",10.0,41
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using epiduo for 10 days today. I honestly have to say &quot;IT WORKS!&quot; I&#039;ve had acne for as long as I can remember. It&#039;s started on my forehead and just started to work its way down my face. I had a combination of whiteheads, blackheads and dark spots EVERYWHERE! Now my forehead is clear and my cheeks are well on they&#039;re way. I&#039;m experiencing the burning and itchy irritation as many others are. I think I&#039;ll keep using mine cause it cost so much and it actually works. It&#039;s like getting apart of your life you never really got to have. I wore less make up in the first 5 days. It sucks to use but it&#039;s worth having clear skin!""",9.0,7
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I started on 10mg after quitting drinking and starting AA and I had to increase my dose to 20. So I&#039;ve been on 20 for a week and I was on 10 for about 3 weeks before. I feel great. My anxiety level is so low and manageable and so is my negative thinking and my anger towards everyone. I have the right perspectives just couldn&#039;t apply them before and now I find it easy to. I don&#039;t freak out, get mad, irritated and frustrated like I used to. Life is easier to handle but you still need tools. So far my sex drive is still there tho it might take a little more effort to orgasm but not bec I don&#039;t feel it as much but bec it&#039;s hard to reach a certain level fast enough. My cravings for alcohol and sweet foods is very low. I&#039;m motivated.""",10.0,97
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I have been on this medication for 4 months now and it has been awesome. I struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD and severe insomnia. I started taking 20mg of lexapro for depression, 50-100mg of seroquel for sleep and 50mg of vyvanse for my ADHD. This combination is prefect for me. I sleep well and have super vivid dreams (good and bad) I do tend to get the munchies after I take seroquel, but the vyvanse is an appetite suppressant so my weight is steady. It all just depends how your body responds to this drug. Some can take it, others can&#039;t. Gotta find out for yourself.""",10.0,40
Secukinumab,Plaque Psoriasis,"""First, let me say that i am so thankful for biologics to treat psoriasis and make possible to live and enjoy life without scales covering 100 percent of my body.  Enbrel worked great for years.  It stopped being effective.  I tried stelara and humira but didnt work for me.
Thank God for Cosentyx.
 After the loading doses and first month there after, I am about 98 percent clear. This is the clearest I&#039;ve been in a long time.
So easy to administer, zero pay with assistance copay  and clear skin... with no side effects yet """,10.0,40
Carbidopa / levodopa,Parkinson's Disease,"""After many medications and several diagnosis, just after once day since I was put on this medication I feel like part of my life is regained.""",10.0,18
Gabapentin,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""My leg pain was beyond #10. 2 days of 300mg 4 times a day I felt SUCH a relief from the pain. I told my Dr. it is a miracle. A few minor side effects like dizziness and weird feelings in the feet. BUT I would not want to live without gabapentin.""",10.0,81
Fluocinonide,Psoriasis,"""I tried all kinds of different thing for my son and this stuff is working fast clearing it up quick""",10.0,42
Adalimumab,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""First time on Humira was like a miracle, my arthritis was minimal &amp; my psoriasis too but I felt &quot;finally a cure&quot; and it cleared everything up.  After taking Humira for 2 yrs I missed 1 month of shots (had it in the freezer by mistake).  I thought it&#039;ll be okay however, my psoriasis came back worse than ever.  I went back on Humira hoping everything will clear again and it hasn&#039;t so now I&#039;m in a limbo again should I stay or should I stop.  Has anyone experience this and if so what have you done?  PLEASE HELP.""",4.0,21
Paliperidone,Schizophrenia,"""I have been on this medication on and off for about 5 months now and it&rsquo;s been rough I can&rsquo;t think of anything positive to say about it I can&rsquo;t sleep I have to take medicine just to sleep I have been feeling depressed and unmotivated and I have gained so much weight I use to weigh 165lb after getting back on this medication I am now 187lb after about a couple of weeks.  I&#039;d honestly rather that I have delusions and hear voices than to have life stripped away from me like this. I am not hearing voices but my doctor still wants to keep me on it no emotions or feelings on this med currently on 156mg injection""",1.0,0
Prednisone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""I have been taking prednisone for a rare condition, Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome.  When I was diagnosed, I had severe double vision (Both eyes were affected.).  I also had fatigue and dizziness.  And, did I mention the headaches.  I have been on prednisone for 2.3 years.  I have gotten down to 5 mg/0 mg on alternating days only to relapse both times.  With the right diet and exercise program, most of the physical side affects of the prednisone, if it is low dose, can be eliminated.  In the last year, I have dropped 32lbs, and look damn good for a 42 year old woman.  The downside is that I have not been able to get off of the meds.  The upside is that it helps me live a normal life.  I can&#039;t live with horrible headaches and double vision.""",10.0,34
Silodosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Fifty-nine year old. Have taken Rapaflo for several years. Diagnosed with BPH. I was warned about the lack of ejaculate. I was still able to orgasm. Then I developed problems with orgasm.  My urologist said it was either low testosterone levels or psychlogical issues.  He said the Rapaflo was not causing the problem. My prescription plan sent out a letter stating that the cost of Rapaflo would increase dramatically. I talked to my urologist and he prescribed the generic Tamsulosin( brand namd Flomax). I get three months supply at a time. I finished out my Rapaflo. Then I started taking the Tamsulosin. The return to orgasm and ejaculation was not immediate, but I and the woman in my life are very estatic with our sex life now.""",5.0,19
Zoloft,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been taking zoloft for about 2 months and it seems to be helping me with my temper and stress level.  I have lost about 10 lbs, which is great but I can&#039;t seem to be still. I&#039;m constantly moving my feet or legs. Very figidy.""",10.0,105
Keflex,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""Along with the use of Itchamol ointment this clears boils up very quickly.""",10.0,53
Phentermine / topiramate,Obesity,"""I was put on this medication for obesity by my MD.and had excellent results. Minimal side effects, tingling in my feet and face which did not last long and I lost a ton of weight with little effort, very satisfied.""",10.0,42
Vilazodone,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Noticed i am more anxious than b4 i started taking it. Luckily i havent had nightmares or g.i. issues so far but ive only started 1and a half week ago.  from what I&#039;ve seen from reviews it&#039;s all about the individual i guess.""",1.0,11
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""Was taking 175 mg of Seroquel to sleep - experimenting with dosage. Felt overtired and crusty. Weaned down to 100mg, then 75 at nighttime. Active adult male who works out regularly, eats well, but gets agitated. Any less than 75 mg mental mania slowly starts back-unpleasant. Would like to not take but the doctor wants me to substitute Lithium. No change with hair loss and diabetes as side effects. """,8.0,11
Gabapentin,Migraine,"""Been suffering with daily migraines for so long I can&#039;t remember when they started - decades.  I&#039;ve tried everything in terms of meds and preventatives.  This has been the best preventative so far.  It has  reduced my migraines by about 90% in terms of frequency - hope it lasts - I&#039;m on 300 mg three times daily""",10.0,3
Celexa,Panic Disorde,"""One day six years ago, I became consumed with anxiety.  Panic attacks, head pressure, foggy head, pressure in my ear, nausea, dizziness, tingling appendages appeared literally from out of the blue became my life at 26 years old. I went to numerous Doctors who tested me for EVERYTHING. I managed with Xanax, which seemed to be the only thing that made me feel normal again for brief periods of time.  I just wasn&#039;t myself and I longed for my old life when I felt confidant and in control.  I didn&#039;t want to believe that it could all be in my mind and was convinced that I had some unknown disorder.  Finally, I went to a Psychiatrist who diagnosed me with Panic Disorder and GAD.  I was prescribed Celexa 20.  """,9.0,65
Zohydro ER,Pain,"""I have been taking Hydrocodone for over 18 years due to a lower back injury(bulging lower disc),wear &amp; tear from 25 years of Factory Work &amp; Fibromyalgia (associated with those 25 years.) I&#039;m 62 retired &amp; still very physically active. After 2 hours of medium heavy lifting, pushing or pulling I feel like a truck has ran me over..head to toe.I have taken many pain medications...Oxycontin, Vicodin, Morphine, Tramadol(poison!) Lyrica(poison!),etc  After many years what finally worked best was 6 7.5/200 Vicoprofen a DAY + a Fentanyl 25mcg patch every 3 DAYS.After 2 years my Doctor switched me to  Zohydro. I said sure.After just ONE DAY I&#039;m feeling GREAT! I take two 30MG Zohydos a DAY + Vicoprofen for break thru. I have only taken three 7.5 pills today! WORKS""",8.0,8
Gabapentin,Neuropathic Pain,"""Had surgery for Morton&#039;s Neuroma in March 2013 which resulted in nerve pain on left foot. Prescribed gabapentin with various other drugs over 2 years in order to achieve the right mix. This was a disaster. Side effects were intolerable &amp; frightening. Eliminated the other drugs and am now (after a 2nd surgery in 2015) on only gabapentin, but at a ridiculous dosage of 4800mg daily. This gives a tolerable level with the foot pain and numbness, but does nothing for any lower back or sciatic pain relief. I have the usual side effects of blurred vision, tired and drowsy, and instant memory loss which has become quite annoying. Started to reduce the dosage to a more sane level. Hoping for 1800mg per day but doubt it. We&#039;ll see how it goes.""",7.0,14
Effexor XR,Depression,"""I was on 150mg of venlafaxine for 8 months. It didn&#039;t really help with my suicidal thoughts. I had no side effects apart from that. It didn&#039;t really help to lift my mood either.""",4.0,8
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""My rating so far is just for the first dose. After a &quot;light&quot; breakfast of toast, I&#039;ve only had liquids to drink and the first prep was at 6pm. I am so glad I found these reviews first because I took the advice and it really helped. I chilled the bottle of prep and a can of Sprite which was my fluid mixer. I used a straw which was a lifesaver. So glad I wasn&#039;t shocked by the taste, thanks to the reviews. Finally got the dose down, brushed teeth, chewed gum. Action began about one hour later. Next dose is at 6 am and I really dread it. I had a full blown headache (probably related to no food and no coffee-can&#039;t drink w/o cream) that was finally resolved about the time the first dose was due. Dreading the next dose worse than the colonoscopy.""",8.0,15
Bupropion,Persistent Depressive Disorde,"""Got Wellbutrin prescribed for dysthymia, 150 mg in the morning. On the fourth day, after a terrible night coughing, quit my 20-a-day cigarette habit cold turkey. Bupropion does work! The physical cigarette cravings disappear. You just have to fight the habit, which is not easy, but if you say no, well, no it is. And for the dysthymia, perhaps it is too early to tell. Irritation is not as bad as before, but it is more a flatliner feeling than a positive one. Not sad anymore, but not happy either. No bad side effects, perhaps the only one is that you do not sleep as much, so it is better to change your habits and start doing more things during the day and getting to bed later, so you can get at least 5 hours of decent sleep.""",10.0,3
Accutane,Acne,"""I am in my 5th month with this medicine and my face is flawless and I love it-but it did come at a cost.  

My side effects are bad - I have horrible joint pain, temper/anger issues, dry skin on my nose, chapped lips constantly and patches of dry skin all over my body...
  
The pain in my body is my biggest complaint- somedays I can barely move, my feet and my back hurt the most with the 80mg dosage and my ability to control my temper pretty much goes out the window...but I know I&#039;m almost done, so I don&#039;t want to change a thing.

But overall, my face cleared up on my 4th month and that&#039;s all I wanted.  I&#039;m so happy on how clear it is- but I will be even happier to not be in so much pain.""",9.0,21
Oxycodone,Pain,"""I have severe endometriosis, and this has been the best pain relief I&#039;ve gotten. I have taken a sleu of pain medicines, and this has the least side effects (for me) and the most pain killing power, without making me feel too loopy.  Hands down the best pain medicine for me.""",10.0,8
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m on day 6, @20 mg.  I&#039;ve been waiting for this feeling for a long time.  I have energy, no brain fog, I don&#039;t feel like isolating myself, most of all I feel happy.  I&#039;m having weird dreams but I can take that.  I&#039;m not sitting on my assets for days without showering bc it was so laboring just to think much less move.  I don&#039;t ache in the way I have been for nearly 8 years.  I also feel like there&#039;s an open communication between my brain &amp; body now...before  I had great ideas of things to do but my body wasn&#039;t receiving the message.  I can think and remember things now. I got to a point where my head was so tired I had to keep my eyes closed and it&#039;s gone now.  This is going to change my life...that&#039;s amazing.  I can&#039;t wait!""",10.0,45
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""This is my first week of this medication and my blood sugar levels have been running very high.   I am wonder if this is normal at first or if I should be concerned.""",2.0,14
Flagyl,Bacterial Infection,"""I had Mirena for 2 years and suffered from
Continuous BV.  I have been on Flagyl many many times. I had to have my marina taken out three months ago and I didn&#039;t have anymore a BV until this past week.  I am taking a seven day does two times a day. This is the first time that it has caused a metallic taste in my mouth and horrible time trying to sleep. I can&#039;t seem to fall asleep and when I do I am restless and up every 10 to 15 minutes. On the plus side I know when I i&#039;m done with this prescription I will be completely treated so it is worth it.""",8.0,4
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had nexplanon inserted of February 2017. Prior to that for about 2 weeks I was so depressed I didn&#039;t want to get out of bed, I already have been clinically diagnosed with depression and anxiety and nexplanon made it worse. A week from insertion I bled nonstop, the longest time not bleeding was about 5 days and my longest period was about 47 days of heavy crampy bleeding. I felt insane and not like myself at all, I would get mad at my partner for the littlest things and I was an  extremely angry person which is totally unlike me. After bleeding so heavy that I became anemic, I decided to have it taken out and since then I have felt GREAT I decided to switch to the IUD (kyleena) got it inserted a couple weeks ago I am loving it!""",2.0,2
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I have Been on this medication for 5 months, my doctor put me on it to help with anxiety, I would say it helped with the anxiety, but the medication put me in a bad depression state, feeling hopeless and feeling lost, I felt like I was living my life in a dream, I started off at 10 MGS worked my way towards 20 mg, when I got to 20 MGS it gave me very bad insomnia, I could not sleep to save my Life, I know this medication may work for some, however no luck for me, to me it&#039;s been poison, over the past 3 weeks I weaned myself off it, today I am at day 3 without the drug and I seriously feel a massive difference I feel like my brain is working again I have had the best 2 sleeps a person could ask for, I feel refreshed!""",2.0,5
Amantadine,Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,"""I had CFS for 7 years and when I had an episode of the illness I would be bed ridden for six  to nine months. Doctor gave me Amantadine in hospital and I instantly fell much better. Now I take it when the disease starts, I take from one to 3 daily for about a week. It helps me function normally and it always gets me out of the bed. When I way taking it for a longer period it would start to cause symptoms similiar to the dissase so the best way for me is to take is from time to time when I feel I have a relapse.""",10.0,23
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""So, I had some health issues lately that had me taking narcotic pain medication for about 2 weeks- one of the side effects of narcotics is constipation- being a nurse I knew I needed a stool softener while on the narcotics so I was taking Colace twice a day. After 4-5 days with no BM I decided to take 2 Dulcolax for some help- NEVER AGAIN!! After about 10 hours I was cramping, sweating, light headed and in so much pain I could hardly walk- yes I was able to have a BM but not before vomiting everywhere.... the side effects of this
Medication are not worth the pain! I felt like a knife was turning in my stomach and started on fire...""",1.0,13
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Overactive Bladde,"""I had botox bladder injections just over a week ago and wished id never let them anywhere near me. I suffer with severe over active bladder disorder, intersticial cystitis and have done all of my adult life I thought, prayed this would be the answer. A week on and i&#039;m in so much distress and discomfort and at my wits end. God only knows if its such early days what else is to come. Im being treated for UTI even though the test showed negative but it was worth a try. On reading the posts on here it seems I&#039;m not alone. Im hopefully seeing my Doctor tomorrow but not really sure what they&#039;re going to do. I am so fed up but it is reassuring to know im not the only one. This condition is a curse that no one can understand unless they&#039;ve lived wi""",1.0,42
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""My whole life I&#039;ve had horrible periods. After having 3 kids my gyno finally discovered that my ovaries produce way too many eggs and my uterus has an extra thick lining. My tubes have been tied for 9 yrs. After having nightmare periods my Dr prescribed me provera. I&#039;ve been on it for 2 months. The Dr said that as long as I take it, I won&#039;t have a period. Well I started a wk ago on my period again. It&#039;s been nonstop w absolutely no signs of quitting. I&#039;m incredibly frustrated. The cramps and fatigue are more than I can handle.""",6.0,40
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I have been on the patch for two years previously it was prescribed to me to treat Polycystic ovaries. Just recently got back on It and I am extremely shocked to read all those reviews. I have never gained weight on the pill if anything I have lost few pounds. I always had an issue with acne and patch helped to solve that too. First few days on the patch can&#039;t be classed as the nicest as I felt dizzy and vomited few times however that stops relatively quickly. I can&#039;t relate to the mood swings at all . I can only recommend and say In my experience patches are relatively good compared to other methods of contraception.""",10.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""My gyno recommended this pill b/c of it&#039;s low estrogen. I have VERY heavy periods and a fibroid. My symptoms every month are insane and I can&#039;t even imagine why she thought this garbage would help. Apparently she hasn&#039;t read one freaken review on it. I started the pill on the last day of my period, then two weeks later I started my period again. It&#039;s been 5 days straight and on the 5th day, the flood gates opened and I am now using a new super tampon every 30 minutes. This is what I was trying to get away from. I have bled more on this pill than I did without. I am stopping immediately. This pill is crap, avoid at all costs!""",1.0,4
Tamsulosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Urinating well, but took several months for full effect. Still going twice a night. But flow is good. I would say this is the best thing since sliced bread if it weren&#039;t for the sexual side effects. My orgasms before taking Flomax were very intense. Now after four months it is like I even don&#039;t want to have sex. There is build up, but no release whatsoever.""",9.0,64
Otezla,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""Otezla had recently been approved. After three months on Otezla my skin was mostly clear (psoriasis returned FAST post-Embrel). I was able to stop ibuprofen completely. The pain was reduced to 1/10. Anti-nausea meds helped with stomach discomfort of Otezla side effects. Fourteen months in, the nausea was getting worse, lasting all day. Tremors. Appetite non-existent. Fatigue and anxiety increasing to unbearable levels. Spending more time in bed than not. Pain returning to joints... especially hands, feet, and lower back. Stopped Otezla three weeks ago. Appetite is back, nausea and diarrhea gone. Anxiety minimal.  Energy level much higher. Was only going to stop Otezla for two weeks. I believe I am done with Otezla. Quality of life decision.""",4.0,27
Pregabalin,None,"""Definitely helps with anxiety when combined with an SSRI.""",6.0,8
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I&#039;m 34, started at 168 lbs &amp; am 5 ft tall. Week one I had dizziness &amp; really bad anxiety. Day 3 thru 5 I thought I was going to pass out at work. I can&#039;t stay asleep. Week one I lost 2 lbs. I&#039;m on week 2. I increased to 2 pills on Saturday. Earlier today (Monday) my coworkers said I was acting weird &amp; I felt anxious again. I took my 2nd pill at 8 pm. It is now 5:20 am. I woke up at 2:45 feeling dizzy &amp; very anxious like panic attack anxious. I am tired, nauseated and dizzy. I don&#039;t see how I&#039;m supposed to go to work. I&#039;m seriously considering going off this medicine. 
Pros: it really did cut out cravings, I eat A LOT less, I drink more water &amp; it&#039;s easier to make better choices 
Cons: Anxiety, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, insomnia""",4.0,20
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got the nexplanon put in in March 2015 and have had one period since. It was just spotting but lasted three weeks, ending last week (part of the month of July). I don&#039;t get cramps or bloating anymore, but I went up a cup size in the first month on it! Overall I have had a great experience with it and would definitely recommend it.""",10.0,11
Amitriptyline,ibromyalgia,"""I was only prescribed amitriptyline a week ago. I used it for the first time on Monday night and my experience was horrible. I felt like I had no control over my body, it really was a trip. I felt almost paranoid because of it and the dry mouth (which my doctor warned me about) was unpleasant. I made up my mind that I would rather go back to Xanax or lorazepam for my Depression and recently diagnosed PTSD.""",1.0,8
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on my second, and last, depo shot. The first time I got the shot I only experience spotting for about 2.5 months. During my second shot I&#039;ve experience severe abdominal pain causing me to barely be able to eat for a few months now, depression that comes and goes out of nowhere, headaches, weakness and fatigue even if I sleep 8 hours I still feel exhausted throughout the day, and since the second shot I&#039;ve had multiple anxiety attacks. I would not recommend this shot to anyone. I haven&#039;t felt like myself in months and even the smallest amount of stress will get to me and cause an anxiety attack or depression. Before the shot, I&#039;ve never had any of these symptoms.""",1.0,4
Restoril,Insomnia,"""With it, calm and restoring nights, without middle of the night or too early awakenings.""",10.0,74
Goserelin,Prostate Cance,"""I had very aggressive prostate cancer that lead to a radical prostatectomy but they didn&#039;t get all the cancer. Seven weeks of radiation and the PSA was down to .04.  It crept up slowly but when it started doubling ever 2-3 months I was put on Zoladex.  Although I have hot flushes and am struggling to maintain fitness and strength the side effects are minor compared to dying of cancer!  My PSA has now dropped back to undetectable.""",10.0,35
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""My infection cleared up by the second day I was using it, but I was given a prescription for 500mg twice a day for seven days. The side effects have been bad. I have a headache, I vomit everything I swallow, and can barely get out of bed.""",5.0,23
Vicodin ES,Back Pain,"""Working for a long time just don&#039;t take more than what is prescribed. """,10.0,39
Doxy 100,Rosacea,"""This medication works so well that people actually commented on how clear my face was and how good my skin looked. I however, have concerns about long-term use of an antibiotic.""",9.0,88
Interferon beta-1a,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I recommend Avonex 100%. I have had MS 8 yrs and since have had no new lesions or episodes. The flu-like symptoms were bad for the first 3 or 4 years but have since basically disappeared. Occasionally, I will have headaches the morning after the shot. Hope this helps you in your decision to choose Avonex.""",10.0,24
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""Xiidra has worked very well. I started doing it only at night. I have started to do it in the morning also. The bad taste last for hours and is now making me  nauseous. It works better than my last medication but I feel sick all the time. I am going to go back to once a day and see if it goes away. If it does not then on to something else.""",7.0,9
Livalo,High Cholesterol,"""Has lowered triglycerides-also cholesterol and so far no side affects.""",8.0,35
Armour Thyroid,Hashimoto's disease,"""Dx with idiopathic hypothyroidism 45yrs ago. At 23yrs ago Dx with Hashimoto&#039;s. Is it possible to have both?! Dx depends on doc, seems random. TSH is at 50 whether taking 3 or 4 or 5 or 6++ grains (&gt;200mg) of Armour. (Btw, Synthroid &amp; etc are totally useless.) Also Dx with (seriously bad) Narcolepsy some 35yrs ago...Tried Lyrica about 2 yrs ago because it helps my cousin with hers. """,2.0,2
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I was put on Nitrofurantoin for seven days, taken four pills evenly throughout the day. I haven&#039;t finished my course, I have two more days to go but it has worked thus far. Previously, I was put on Trimethoprim for 3 days which I thought was helping my symptoms slightly but now I realize that it was worse medication since it made my backache badly unlike this new medication. The only side affect, I think is that I feel cold or I think I have had hot flushes (which weren&#039;t bad since I felt I was blushing throughout my face and it wasn&#039;t that hot). My UTI seems to be gone and I can&#039;t wait until I am done with this.""",10.0,12
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""Have been on this med for 3 months and down 20 lbs!!  I have NEVER been able to loose weight, not even when working with a personal trainer 4 days a week. No side effects or jitters. It is not a magic pill. I find I do not think about food from one meal to the next like idid on weight watchers. If I start a meal with just half of what I have and walk away, I find that I do not even want the rest 10 min later. I eat to live and not live to eat. The weight I lost took me 10 years (of severe stressful times) when emotional eating was the only way to get through the day. I can&#039;t wait to continue and get rid of the next 20 and then 20 more to go! Ps, my ins didn&#039;t cover so I got the coupon. Thank you Contrave!!""",10.0,31
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I was prescribed Accutane for mild to severe cystic acne on my face back and chest, and was literally clear within 2 weeks and even showed signs of healing of old scars on my face. I highly recommend this drug for those who have no psych issues as it is believed that it can cause depression.  Try it, it works.""",9.0,29
Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""Little to no effect on cough and only helped me sleep a little.  During 2 of my coughing fits i woke up to take 2.5 more ml (1/2 tsp) and it didnt help. """,2.0,11
Neupro,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have had restless legs since college and spent many a night awake because of it. When it started bothering my wife, I sought help with no relief and lots of side effects.
This was given to me as a sample and produced immediate and long lasting relief even at the 1mg dose. No perceptible side effects""",10.0,17
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""So I had Nexplanon for a little over a year. At first I really liked it because I loved not having to think about my birth control and I didn&#039;t seem to have any of the negative side effects. However after 6months I noticed a drastic increase in weight gain and crying whenever stressed, which was not an issue before. I waited to see if it would subside but then I started breaking out and I just kept gaining weight even with dietary changes over the last few months. Did not work for me but of course try it out yourself as other people have great results. As for the procedure itself it never hurt, just some soreness for a week or 2 after and you forget its there. Taking it out did not hurt, just the numbness injection.""",3.0,1
Prednisone,Gouty Arthritis,"""Have been getting gout on and off for over ten yrs. In the beginning 1-2 times a year now much more frequent.
I would take indomethacin, and although it would make me dizzy it seemed to help acute attacks. I didn&#039;t feel ready to take a daily pill, like allopurinal or Colchicine. I finally caved in after last attack in my ankle, that lasted a month, and my Doc started me on allopurinol. It seemed to make things worse! Then a friend suggested prednisone. In 24 hrs my ankle is almost 100% better! (4 doses of 20 mgs- 80 mgs total) awesome results!""",9.0,43
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I hadn&#039;t gone to the bathroom in 4 days and so I decided to take 3 pills at 7 PM. Nothing happened until the next day at around 11 AM and I was experiencing cramping pains, clamminess, cold shivers, a little bit of nausea, and I was farting A LOT. About 30 minutes of this, I had to run to the toilet because I had to go so bad. Lets just say I was relieved of my constipation by a great deal. Sure, there were some side effects but it was worth it. I feel great now!""",10.0,21
Depo-Medrol,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Having had rheumatoid arthritis with secondary sjorgrens and Raynaud&#039;s for twenty odd years I have tried so many combinations of medication. The best result was Methotrexate but unfortunately after a bout of pneumonia this was stopped. I was at my wits end and lost interest in everything.....even the news that I was going to be a grandma! My rheumatologist, seeing my distress gave me the injection and its like a new world! I have the odd &#039;ouch&#039; but I can now sleep, my memory is back, I can smile and mean it. Don&#039;t know how long it will last but for me its been a bit of a lifesaver.""",9.0,16
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I began contrave on 6/14/2016. Weighing in at 222 - I weighed in this past Sunday at 215.  I am also using weight watchers and I count everything that I eat.  I believe with the these two together I am finding success.""",10.0,19
Metformin / saxagliptin,min / saxagliptin),"""I was taken off Invokamet and started Kombiglyze/metformin and my normal waking sugar has usually been a little high (140-180) but after being on this it&#039;s in the 200&#039;s and 300&#039;s waking and stays high most of the day (even with small doses of humalog). It&#039;s been crazy and am looking at changing to something different now :/""",3.0,0
Clindamycin / tretinoin,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using this for about 2 and a half weeks now, I initially broke out significantly but now that has calmed down along with my acne in general. I do still get some small zits here and there but they quickly subside or stay very small. My skin also peeled a lot and has dried up but I can see that gradually improving as well. The scarring has gotten slightly better but I&#039;m liking what I&#039;m seeing so far overall.""",8.0,4
ProAmatine,Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome,"""ProAmatine is the best thing since sliced bread!  Without ProAmatine POTS patients like me would not be able to function!  The side effects are minimal and short lasting (they usually go away within the first week) and it gives people their lives back!""",10.0,45
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I have been on Contrave for 6 days now, and lost 4 pounds! I&#039;m excited, and can&#039;t wait to see how much more I will lose. I have so much energy now. I love having sex now because I have the energy. I&#039;m loving Contrave.""",9.0,70
Adderall,Narcolepsy,"""Took methylphenidate SR (Ritalin sustained release) 100 mgs a day for years for major depression, was still tired, could still sleep at anytime, but not too bad. Dr retired, new Doc doesn&#039;t want to prescribe that he switched script to Adderall 90 mgs  a day. Worked at first but not well, now it is worthless. I can hardly get out of bed and it is almost impossible to stay awake all day. Did the Sleep Study a few weeks ago and Dx with Narcolepsy w/o cataplexy, prescribed Modafinil to take with the Adderall, a little better. In my case the Adderall must go. Very good that it works for others, as no one wants to feel like they are sleeping their life away.""",1.0,20
Plavix,Heart Attack,"""It has helped me a lot as I had a mini stroke not to long ago. It has been a life saver for me.""",10.0,111
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I have taken Lortab 10/325 since 2008 for severe DJD and rheumatoid arthritis. It became ineffective. Dr recently started me on the Percocet 10/650 mg. It has worked so much better controlling my pain. """,10.0,23
Pramipexole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I took Mirapex for moderate RLS for about a year and it worked like a charm. Then I began to develop side effects bad enough to force me to quit. Eventually, within 30 minutes of taking Mirapex at night I would experience severe nausea and vomiting that would last for hours.""",5.0,38
Sertraline,Depression,"""This medicine has been a game changer for me. At first I was terrified of taking this drug.  After reading Catholic Guide to Depression and much prayer I had the courage to take the medicine.  I&#039;m so glad I did.  It actually reduced &quot;body aches&quot;. I&#039;m running  again, 6 days a week.    It&#039;s not a miracle pill, but a fantastic tool in defeating depression and body aches. Peace!""",9.0,84
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Update:  Am now on wk 6 and considering stopping the med due to constant nausea and generally not feeling well at all.  The med is great for curbing my appetite but it&#039;s hard to eat or drink anything-even coffee.  As soon as I eat anything I immediately feel bloated and sick.  I ate 3 shrimp for dinner &amp; was in bed by 7:30 due to nausea.  Love the appetite suppression but not sure how long I can put up with this feeling.  My clothes still fit the same, too.  On another forum a user said that they felt nauseous whenever they ate any fat.  I&#039;ll watch this and see if that has an impact.  Good luck everyone.""",6.0,41
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I&#039;ve smoked since I was10 years of age. I&#039;ve tried to quit numerous times nothing worked. After 50  years of smoking I asked my Doctor about Chantix. Well I said I would try it. I started Chantix on May 11, 2014, I smoked my last cigarette on May 11,2014 and to this date I have no desire to smoke again. YES I&#039;LL SAY IT WORKS...!""",10.0,13
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I used Brintellix for 2 weeks. Overall I didn&#039;t expierence any bad side effects, except a little bit of drowsiness or headache. It didn&#039;t affect my mood.""",2.0,3
Hydroxyzine,Pruritus,"""So for as long as I can remember I have had severe, chronic itching all over my body. Every day like clock work I start feeling the tingles under my skin and then a non stop itch fest. I was put on Hydroxyzine about 12 years ago and I&#039;m now taking 200 mg every day. It does control the horrible itching for at least 5 hours. I have become so immune to it that it doesn&#039;t make me super drowsy any more however, it does make me feel very tired. I wish there was a better alternative but your standard allergy medicines do nothing for me.""",6.0,17
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""I am so impressed with this product.  Thursday morning started to get tingling and bubbles, went to the pharmacy and purchased abreva in the afternoon and applied as 
Directed since then...  Here I am Saturday afternoon and already scabbing and drying up.  Wow, thanks Abreva !""",10.0,11
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Started working really fast. Went from a pack and half a day to three cigs or less in a  week. I was thrilled. Week two I started getting really weird and vivid dreams. I also woke up one night, after going to sleep completely sober, with a fully prepped microwave burrito next to me that I didn&#039;t recall making. I found all this to be amusing, even enjoyable. Week three I became very withdrawn. My girlfriend said I was becoming irritable.. that I was hallucinating. She begged me to get off it but I was blind to the symptoms she stated. I strongly suspect night terrors born by this drug and hallucinations""",1.0,13
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I used the monistat day 1 Simple Therapy and it was a prefilled applicator. I was extremely nervous at first because of all of the reviews but I had no problems it was easy to insert I had a little itching but no burning. Make sure u wear a liner because the next 2 days are a little gooey. Other than that I would recommend this product.""",7.0,0
Concerta,ADHD,"""I&#039;m a 22 year old male and I&#039;ve been on Concerta for a week now.  Like another person said below, so this is what it feels like to be normal.  It is such a relief to be able to access my brain when I want it.  I am able to put sentences together without struggling to get it out.  I&#039;m able to motivate myself easily.  It almost feels like time moves slower, I don&#039;t feel rushed anymore.  People are able to talk to me without me interrupting to blurt out what I was thinking.  I can sit down and start something and continue to do it until it&#039;s done. I don&#039;t have the urge to jump up and do something else.  But I also feel really draggy when I get home and the meds start to wear off, it&#039;s actually very frustrating.""",9.0,58
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""The first day I took an 18mg pill. I was tired during the day, so I stopped. My doctor suggested I try again, this time taking 5mg before bed. After a few days of feeling tired all day, I realized something was very wrong. I also read that there is a possible interaction with Wellbutrin XL, which I am also taking. I stopped the Strattera and am back to &quot;normal&quot; again.""",1.0,18
Belviq,Obesity,"""I started on Belviq after having 5 months of down time due to atrial fib flutter and my MS acting up on me.  Before that, I had been working out 5 days a week and had been eating healthy to get the weight off.  I had gone down from 435 to 345 on my 5&#039;9 frame, but depression set in and I stopped losing.  My doctor was hesitant about putting me on the med because I am on Pristiq, but I am watching for Serotonin Syndrome.  In one week I have lost 8 pounds and I would rather give up the Pristiq than the Belviq!  My mood has improved so much that I am going to try weaning myself off the Pristiq (under my doctor&#039;s supervision!)  
will return with more updates!






""",10.0,32
Orthovisc,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;m 58 and have Osteoarthritis in both knees but have moderate pain in my right knee.  My Ortho Doctor recommended the typical 3 weekly injections for the right knee and said realistically they were around 50% effective.  I just finished the third injection yesterday and went from a 3-4 pain level to zero pain.  I can now walk normally without  limp.  Wow ..... what a difference!  The injections were not painful, just a little pressure and took around 1 - 2 minutes to complete.  I highly recommend to try at least the first injection.  If there&#039;s no relief, don&#039;t bother with the remaining.  Fortunately insurance covered all but $50 for the Orthovisc prescription plus my office co-pay.  Can&#039;t wait to get back to a good exercise routine.""",10.0,39
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I was prescribed Lortabs and Soma for a year after a wreck, I couldn&#039;t function without them. I was given Suboxone and after day 2 I had no urge for the drugs. I guess it varies from person to person but it really worked for me.""",10.0,5
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I have had my IUD for three years now. At first I had no problems. It was wonderful. Now, I haven&#039;t had a period in 3 years. My mood swings are out of this world (my poor husband doesn&#039;t know if he should talk to me half the time). I have hot flashes all the time, I am getting migraines everyday for the last two months. I am scheduled to get my tubes tied September 21. I can&#039;t get the IUD removed until the day of my surgery.""",1.0,3
Methamphetamine,ADHD,"""This medication is not indicated for ADHD or ADD in adults. It is neurotoxic and highly addictive. Comments to the contrary are idiotic. As an attorney, I&#039;ve seen dozens of parents choose desoxyn (&quot;methamphetamine&quot;) over their kids. It should only be used as a last resort for central sleep disorders such as narcolepsy. Even for narcolepsy, the maximum indicated dose is 60mg, not 70.""",1.0,1
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""My daughter age 17 got the Nexplanon inserted October 2015. Bleeding was minimal for the first couple weeks, then heavy for the next three.. It&#039;s now a 2-3 day time period where she doesn&#039;t bleed and its a medium to light flow. No major side effects except non stop bleeding through the first 4 weeks. Now come the 2nd week of January....  All hell has broken loose.  Severe acne started and headaches that caused her to miss school. She has joint pains in her back/hip and she cries all the time. Eyes look sunken in and red/swollen 24/7.  My daughter never has had acne before. and was normal weight and a popular outgoing girl, but I can honestly say she is not the same at all. So Doctor recommended it be taken out. We go this week""",1.0,2
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the nexoplanon BC for about a year. And I will NOT be getting it again and I do NOT recommend it. Actually been thinking of getting it taken out. I have NEVER in my 14 years of having periods bled so much and so often. I use to bleed twice a month but for the past two months I have been bleeding on a daily basis. This isn&#039;t a regular thing, even on a BC like this, I will bleed for a couple hours then just stop for a few hours then bleed again. I am so not loving this choice. The only BC that worked for me was the depo provera (I think that&#039;s spelled right) shot. I had one regular period then not a spot, and when I did bleed it was only one day and very light, I was on it for 5 years. Definitely going back to the shot!""",1.0,3
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""After being tried on Klonopin, and Ativan, my doctor put my on 90 1mg xanax. 
I noticed that if I put it under my tongue, that it helps faster. 
I noticed it didn&#039;t only help anxiety. Myoclonous decreases while on anxiety, and my seizures have decreased a little. I normally don&#039;t get an aura before a seizure. If I do, I quickly chew it up and melt it under my tongue. Within minutes, I calm down, and the aura will slow down most time time. 
I do believe that this has aborted a seizure too. I can&#039;t stand to get out in public, my heart races, I feel this sense of panic, and then think, &quot;What if I have another seizure in public?&quot;. Feel much calmer on this medication. 
It starts working within a few minutes, unlike Klonopin or Ativan.""",10.0,38
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve had it for almost a month and haven&#039;t stopped bleeding or having cramps. I keep reading that it&#039;s good for women who have heavy, painful periods, but the adjustment time can take up to six months. It&#039;s been a full month and everyday has been like a light period. I&#039;m hoping it stops, and the period goes away altogether like I&#039;ve read. The transition has been difficult though.""",5.0,15
Synvisc-One,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;d gotten the synvisc 1 shot injection annually the past 2 years.  I went in on 10/16 to get a preventative shot and since my insurance deductibles had been met for the year, I wanted to get it before end of year.  My knee began swelling up as soon as I got home, with lots of pain.  I went in a day later and have him drain it, then a couple days later and had him drain it again. I never got any infection however,  the Dr stated that around 5% of the patients will have a bad reaction.. It&#039;s now Dec&#039;16 and I still have pain (no swelling, just burning/pain on inside of the knee). Some days worse than others.. some days I can walk without much pain, other days, hurts like hell to walk on it. Also hurts while sleeping.. some night worse than others. NO MORE""",1.0,34
Aripiprazole,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Abilify was the first antipsychotic my doctor tried with me after I was diagnosed with schizoaffactive disorder. It did nothing for me. My main symptoms are depression, difficulty concentrating and hallucinations. I noticed no difference in any of these while on the Abilify. Except for the side effects, you would think I wasn&#039;t taking anything. The side effects were orthostatic hypotension (dizziness upon standing), blurred vision, and involuntary muscle twitches. My doctor took me off Abilify after three weeks and we tried Invega, which worked much better.""",1.0,17
Orthovisc,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;m 50 years old and overweight. I had a torn meniscus repair (R) in July 2011. I have osteoarthritis in both my knees. I had a cortizone injection in my (R) knee and felt okay for a week, still taking medicines, still in pain. Had the 3 shots of Orthovisc in November and never received any relief. Changed medication (meloxicam) and was given pain medicines. Pain medicines work if I take two, but it really upsets my stomach. """,1.0,38
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""A couple of weeks ago what I considered my  &quot;usual anxiety&quot; symptoms started getting worse and the doctor put me on Lexapro to calm my ever raging mood swings. I started out on 10 mg which threw me for a loop. I felt strange all the time, very fatigued but had insomnia, dry mouth, and felt emotionally numb. I almost quit taking it, but then decided to try something different. I don&#039;t know if I would recommend this for everyone, but I started taking 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 at night. I feel 100% better! I am very alert, sleep deeply, I don&#039;t have the mid afternoon slump, I am not as emotionally numb and I have so much energy.""",10.0,32
Diclegis,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""Diclegis helps but it does not work completely.  You will still have vomiting and have to take often if your morning sickness is severe.  It can make you very tired and give you an out of sorts feeling.  It was expensive as well at 40.00 a week worth of pills.""",6.0,3
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I got liletta inserted in August 2016 a lot of discomfort at first than I bled for 3 weeks afterwards thinking about getting it removed due to periods 2 to 3 times a month or when having intercourse I start bleeding my periods are more crampy and make me sick to my stomach plus been having a bloody discharge everyday.  I got it checked and the Dr said it was from the liletta . Just checking out other options before hand""",10.0,1
Citalopram,Depression,"""I may be premature giving Citalopram 9 out of 10. I started taking it 7 months after a dreadful bereavement, as I was experiencing severe reactive depression and rapid mood cycles for the first time in my life. I avoided antidepressants for as long as I could, but in the end, I felt I didn&#039;t have any choice as I was going under. Citalopram feels like nothing less than a life-saver. Few side effects initially apart from feeling very, very tired and getting a tight jaw. I still grieve, but I function, thankfully. Citalopram also seems to have got rid of my longstanding mild anxiety issues. I never want to go back to feeling like I did before.""",9.0,27
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""this is best medication I have been on having bipolar.  gives me confidence calmness no anxiety""",10.0,19
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I began taking this medication Sunday morning. About 2 hours after I took the first pill. I began having painful stomach cramps that began near my diaphragm and moved all over my stomach. I also started in with diarrhea. Monday after taking it I still had the diarrhea but was also feeling very queasy. This morning I took the last pill I will ever take. I still had the diarrhea, but I  also had an unimaginably painful migraine, and started vomiting uncontrollably. It was so bad that I even aspirated it a couple times because I couldn&#039;t stop long enough to take a breath. I was in the ER from 10am-3pm on nausea and pain meds. I have never felt like I was going to die until today. Please be careful while on this medication.""",1.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Tried other birth control pills and all have me horrible side effects. Got this one been using it for 2yrs and love it. No side effects, no weight gain, I take at night before sleeping so that could help people with side effects.""",10.0,3
Topiramate,Obesity,"""1st week - I took 25mg bedtime. 
now week 2,  I&#039;m on 50mg 
numbness and tingling on my toes and fingers are interesting. 
I hope its not permanent nerve damage. 

weight loss? just 2 lbs so far. (10 days) I&#039;m also walking outside regularly, everyday. 
Appetite...well.... yes and no...
better than before, I still want to eat tho. 

I&#039;m taking it cuz  my back pain is too bad to do vigorous work out. 
once I drop some weight I will definitely do some work out together to build up strength.""",5.0,5
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on Remeron for 3 weeks now, and I feel somewhat better, I could not take other antidepressants because they made me a ton more anxious and out of it, like I wanted to crawl out of my skin, I&#039;ve had a really tough time the last year and half and I&#039;m hoping that this works for me, the only problem I&#039;m having is I just can&#039;t seem to wake up in the morning and I&#039;m still feeling very lethargic all day, I&#039;m very sensitive to all medications so I have to move up very slowly, I just moved up to 18.75 mg, and I&#039;m still really tired and I have a hard time functioning during the day, my doctor said he is going to slowly move me up too 30mg, I guess I am just wondering if anyone else out there has gone through the same thing I am going through""",8.0,77
Celebrex,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;m very pleased with Celebrex for the neck and knee pain caused by my osteoarthritis. I have no pain on climbing up and down the stairs (relief began after only several days). I not only have no neck pain, but also a dramatically increased range of motion...which makes it much safer for me to change lanes when I&#039;m driving. The one problem I have is that I must take the medication after eating, otherwise tummy tenderness may occur.""",9.0,39
Velivet,Birth Control,"""After trying four other types with horrible side effects, Velivet was a welcome improvement. First month was a bit moody and had spotting but after that my very irregular period (weeks off) became regular almost to the hour. I did not gain weight and have minimal decreased appetite. Doesn&#039;t seem to have a strong effect on my sex drive either way. Almost entirely cleared up my acne outside of a touch right before I get my period. Horrible cramps that would me bed ridden are mostly gone. Just have moderate cramps for 24 hours after first getting my period. Period only lasts 3-4 days now compared to 5-7 before.""",8.0,1
Tramadol,Back Pain,"""Did not do much for me. About the same as an aspirin.""",2.0,21
Sertraline,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""Definitely helps my depression although I still get random bouts of it at times but no improvement whatsoever in my social anxiety. Can&#039;t do any of the things normal people do, talking to people, being in stores, etc. Also every time I increase it triggers me too feel more depressed and suicidal for at least a week then it leaves. It didn&#039;t help the anxiety part for me but I hope it works for someone else.""",1.0,11
Adapalene,Acne,"""I had to stop using this product very early on because it ruined my skin.  It made my skin unbelievably dry, and made me breakout on my forehead worse than it had in 5 years.  I also developed red blotches all over my face.  Don&#039;t buy this.""",1.0,9
Copaxone,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have been using Copaxone for over a year and have had no side effects and no problems with multiple sclerosis.""",10.0,27
Ixekizumab,Plaque Psoriasis,"""After 3 injections I  have  had almost  total clearing. The only  scales left  are a small  area on my lower back.  This  had worked incredibly well .""",9.0,19
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;m still new to this medicine but i&#039;m still on it. I&#039;m still in high school so I get migraines due to stress a lot. Every morning I&#039;m starting to wake up super early ready to go and super hyper. So hyper that i&#039;m shaking like crazy to the point it looks like i have a tremor. I&#039;m more outgoing on this medication. I am losing little bit of my hair but i&#039;m okay with it. at least i don&#039;t have migraines.""",5.0,13
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I had my first colonoscopy last week.  I was prepared for the worst.  It&#039;s no fun, but not nearly as bad as I expected.  I mixed the Suprep with ice water and drank it through a straw.  I took four big sips, rested for a minute, then four more, rested again, and then finished it off.  The taste isn&#039;t great, but bearable.  Afterwards I let a single peppermint lifesaver dissolve on my tongue; it completely removed the aftertaste.  Finally, the elimination process was gentle.  No cramps or nausea.  Process took about two hours.

Colonoscopy results were pretty good.  Glad I went, although sorry I waited until I was 61.  PLEASE do not let fear of the prep process prevent you from getting this lifesaving exam.""",8.0,14
Risperdal,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""Both my boys have been taking Risperidal. My eldest for about 1.5yrs and my younger boy for about 6 months. This medication has been excellent to reduce their aggression, however my biggest concern is that they both have gone from being around the 5th percentile for weight for age (underweight) to 81st and 93rd percentile for weight (very overweight). This itself has caused problems.""",6.0,21
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I inserted it at 9:50 p.m. it&#039;s now 10:12 p.m. and I wanna stab someone in the throat. It started itching and burning immediately. I&#039;m about to jump out of my car window while on the freeway if this doesn&#039;t end. My vaginal feels like I have flees. I swear to God I will never and I repeat never use this product again.""",1.0,13
Clarithromycin,Bronchitis,"""Only started taking this medicine today. It&#039;s very big and hard to swallow. After about 20 minutes of taking the first one, I was asleep. Makes me feel very drowsy and rather weak, but it doesn&#039;t hurt to breathe as much and the tightness in my chest has significantly improved. Before I took it, I had some yoghurt as someone has previously suggested here and have no metallic taste in my mouth, no runs or vomiting.""",9.0,18
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""I have suffered from progressive neuropathy over the last 5 years to where it finally became intolerable, particularly in my feet and legs, and starting to spread to my arms and even my face. I now have a doctor who has prescribed Lyrica for me for the last 4 months. At a starting dose of 75mgs twice daily there was noticeable relief. Still hurting, however, my dosage was increased to 300 mgs twice daily which has successfully reduced the pain so that I am able to function at a higher level than I have experienced in years with minor side effects, the most annoying of which is sleepiness. I am grateful and relieved to have been introduced to Lyrica and to have insurance that will cover it as it is obscenely expensive.""",6.0,6
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""I have been dealing with chronic low back pain for 2 years. I have degenerative disks in L4 and L5 and arthritis in my spine. Norco works really well for my pain.""",10.0,77
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I started taking 20 mg of Latuda in addition to the 900 mg of Lithium that I&#039;ve been on for over 10 years. Even before the dosage was increased to 40 mg after one week, I noticed a difference in my mood: I became less depressed, wanted to do things like cleaning up, less withdrawn, and the suicidal thoughts disappeared. My sleeping is still not as good as it should be however even with the 25 mg of Seroquel which I sleep very poorly without. I also take Lorazepam as needed for anxiety. I am starting on 80 mg dosage of Latuda shortly, and if all goes well my psych said the Lithium may eventually be dropped.""",9.0,91
Sodium hyaluronate,Osteoarthritis,"""Had my last of three injections in my left knee on June 2, 2017. I had about a week of minimal pain and some return of movement. Today, June 21, 2017, the pain is about twice as bad as before the injections and my knee is swelled up so bad it&#039;s hard to put on jeans. The swelling has also moved down to my ankle.  My left ankle is twice the size of my right ankle. My doctor told me to come back in 6 weeks for a cortisone &quot;booster&quot; if I still felt pain. If I might need a &quot;booster&quot;, why was this expensive trash recommended in the first place?""",1.0,19
Etanercept,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in my twenties and was on methotrexate and indomethicine as well as occasional prednisone.  While the drug regime helped, my arthritis was continuing to damage joints and was really debilitating.  Going on Enbrel changed everything and gave me a new lease on life.  No symptoms and I&#039;m very active.  I feel like methotrexate took me to 60% and Enbrel did the rest-I have to continue to take both to get the results.""",10.0,24
Zepatier,Hepatitis C,"""I am 54, female, have no idea how long I have got HCV and I have just started Zepatier on 19.02.17. I am on my 3rd week now. Current side effects are not noticeable other than extremely fatigue started on the second week of treatment. Today I felt just as tired as previous days since started Zepatier. I will update this as my treatment progresses. Hopefully, this helps someone know what to expect from their first dose of Zepatier.""",5.0,20
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I have been battling anemia for the past three years as a result of very heavy, painful, irregular menstrual cycles. I have been diagnosed with Estrogen Dominance, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, and a tilted uterus. My gynecologist inserted the Mirena IUD on 10-Jan-11 in order to attempt to better regulate my out-of-control cycles. I unfortunately, am a Mirena rejecter. I experienced EVERY possible side effect associated with this device: cystic acne, hair loss, weight gain, constant headaches, shooting pain in my lower back and down my legs, severe fatigue, mood swings, constant bleeding and excruciating abdominal pain that almost sent me to the ER on four separate occasions. Mirena IUD REMOVED 08-Feb-11. Almost all side effects gone!""",1.0,18
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I was diagnosed with major depression and anxiety. I had crippling depression, could not sleep, eat, get out of bed or interact with anyone.  I cried uncontrollably and did not know why and if that was not enough I was having frequent panic attacks (more than one per day). My PDoc tried several meds and Lexapro 20mg is the best.  I also take Clonazapam 0.5 mg, and Wellbutrin 10mg for sexual side effects.  For the first time in my life I feel normal, having never felt this way before.  I do not like the sexual side effects so that is why my doc prescribed Welbutrin. It doesn&#039;t seem to make any difference.  I am drowsy and forgetful and lack motivation. I will ask my doc if a withdrawal from Wellbutrin or Clonazepam will will help.""",9.0,16
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had nexplanon for 6 months. Having it put in was painless, I had a little bruising and was a little sore for a few days but nothing bad. It was a little swollen and warm, which was to be expected, it healed over well. For the first two months, about a third of the time I had spotting. Since then(last 4 months) I&#039;ve only had a few days of spotting, hoping it stays that way. For the first 4 months, I suffered horrible hot flashes constantly, now they have tapered off. What I really don&#039;t like about it is the awful body acne its given me, and for this reason I am considering having it taken out, but I do really like how convenient and effective it is.""",7.0,2
Ketorolac,Pain,"""I see several people have had adverse reactions to using Toradol.  As for myself, I&#039;ve spent the last 38 years with severe cluster headache syndrome (also called the 
suicide headache) almost every week to every other week I get those headaches and it has been that way for 38 years.  The one thing that ever worked for me to relieve the constant pain was Demerol (100 u) at a time.  Normally one shot was all I needed and the pain would go away for a week or so.  However, the older I get the more the pain occur.  I now take a shot with 100 U of Demerol, 60 u of Toradol and 40 u of Phenergan (antinausea). That combination has been very good for me to stop the pain for at least a month or so.  It does help most of the time.""",9.0,4
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Case of yeast after a round of antibiotics for a sinus infection, got impatient, snagged this. ALL BAD. No sane woman should use this. Ever. Worst experience of my life. If I bombed my vagina with acid and lit it on fire, that would be preferable to Monistat-1. Do yourself a favor and stick with the 7 or the 3. My issue was MILD before this shenanigans, and once I was done rolling around on the floor waiting to die it took 2 rounds of diflucan to put me back in order. Every nurse and Doctor I&#039;ve spoken to says it&#039;s way too concentrated for such a sensitive area. Unless you like hordes of fire ants in your unmentionables, just don&#039;t do it.""",1.0,19
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on the Nexplanon for a year and two months now. Last time I got my period was on June for 6 days. No pregnancies. I did spot for a couple of days when I first got it inserted but other than that no complaints. I don&#039;t get spotting, more periods I guess I am those lucky ones. I recommend this!""",9.0,24
Multivitamin,Dietary Supplementation,"""I have been on Metanx for over 1 yr-started due to fibromyalgia and lack of energy. The difference was amazing. Insurance use to cover it at $50/month but recently went up to $120/month causing me to have to drop using it. Great medicine to help with energy and muscle pains too!""",8.0,136
Budesonide,"Crohn's Disease, Acute","""This has been a miracle medication for me. The cost is a bit high, but the benefits out way the cost. I receive the same benefits as I do from Prednisone, however, with none of the side effects. It works very fast for me. I really think people who have to use prednisone should reconsider and try this medication for moderate flairs.  I have had Crohn&#039;s disease for 33 years, this is the only medication (except prednisone) that has worked ever so well. """,9.0,79
Doxycycline,Bacterial Infection,"""I am allergic to penicillin and related drugs so my options mostly relate to tetracycline and its relations. For me that has been doxycyline. I have used it for respiratory &amp; sinus/gum infections. This time I developed severe pain in the sinuses, significant discharge of  nasty mucus with coughing, body aches, and bilateral ear pain resulting in dizziness.  This occurred 3 days after I returned from a 14 day trip through the Southwestern states. Dr did a full exam. Temps were in 99.9 to 101.7 at first. It took about 4-5 days @ a dose 100x2 per day but it is working. I still have aches and ears still blocked somewhat with some dizziness but hoping that will clear. Tomorrow is day 7. Dr will check in@ day 10. So far so good.""",8.0,11
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Rating this a 9 because I spotted for a month after insertion.  I have my period every other month with the same flow as before. No weight gain, acne, or mood swings. Just had my first bar removed and another put in. Insertion and removal is easy. The area is numbed with local anesthesia. Every woman is different and it may take some trial and error to find a birth control that works for you! I chose this BC because I was sick of having to worry about the pill. Plus, Implanon is practically 100% effective! 

Don&#039;t be scared of all the negative reviews. Most people only  write reviews when they are displeased!""",9.0,17
Metoclopramide,Migraine,"""This with Benadryl knocks out most of my migraines where Imitrex wouldn&#039;t touch them.""",10.0,21
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""The Dr. office brought in a &quot;specialist&quot; to insert the Nexplanon.  My arm turned blue and I was in horrible pain.  I called the office and they said that was normal.  My arm never stopped hurting.  I tried to have it removed sooner but, the Dr. office said I needed to wait out the term.  I bled non-stop until they prescribed the oral contraceptive to take daily.  I was definitely protected from getting pregnant (because I had to be on 2 birth controls) When I went in to have the NP removed (3 ys ltr) they could not find it, even with ultrasound.  Sent me to a surgeon who also had a lot of trouble finding it!!  In fact mistook my median nerve for the NP and now I cant move my left arm!!! &quot;Specialist&quot; inserted wrong and refuses to take blame!""",1.0,5
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I started Depakote ER 2000mg at bedtime about a year ago after decades of ineffective treatment for depression and anxiety. Depakote proved that I was misdiagnosed: it quickly alleviated my psych. symptoms and allowed me to reduce Xanax XR dose by half and eliminate PRN Xanax. I haven&#039;t experienced the weight loss side effect, but did lose a lot of hair at first.  The hair seems to be thickening up now.  I would give it 10 stars except for the hair loss.""",9.0,0
Skyla,Birth Control,"""So let me just start out by saying I have had skyla for 3 years now and I never got pregnant so that&#039;s a plus . 1. Insertion is painful but just like a really bad cramp last only a couple of seconds . 2. Post insertion I had a lot of spotting for the first 2 weeks got a little annoying , but stopped . 3. For the past 3 years I have been having irregular periods sometimes I have my period for 2 weeks , sometimes there is no period . I feel very painful cramps during these periods but if u don&#039;t want to get pregnant what&#039;s a couple of cramps ? . PROS .... Very effective birth control , easy ,sometimes no periods , no acne ( depends on the person I guess ) . CONS .... Lost of sexual appetite , increase in discharge ,weight gain . its ok .""",6.0,4
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Some nights after taking the zolpidem I go right to sleep, and have sound, restful sleep for about 2-4hrs. Twice during my current bout of insomnia I have slept a full 10hrs after taking the zolpidem. I have had some positive experience, and some negative. However, I have bouts of insomnia once or twice a year; the past Zolpidem is worked really well, within few nights. I am not on week four of the insomnia, and three on the Zolpidem. I am working closely with my doctor.""",7.0,35
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I was given an extremely low dosage of this, don&#039;t know if that was part of the problem but it didn&#039;t do anything for me good or bad.""",1.0,9
Tretinoin,Acne,"""Hi I&#039;m 14 and I&#039;ve been on many different prescriptions for my acne. It started 2 years ago and got increasingly worse. Now I&#039;m stuck with the scars, and lumps and bumps everywhere! My doctor gave me this and at first it just got worse. After a month I saw an extremely minuscule change. Slowly but surely my acne started to get better. I&#039;m still on it and I see improvements everyday!""",7.0,10
Natalizumab,Multiple Sclerosis,"""In July of 2014, I was given the diagnosis of MS.  The medicine has worked well for me so far.  I have headaches after infusions, they don&#039;t last long. I take Cambia for the headaches. Tysabri helps me to walk, drive, travel, and keep my job. My dizzy spells don&#039;t happen as much.   Tysabri is the only medicine I&#039;ve taken for MS.  I am still in shock from being diagnosed with this condition. I am very happy Tysabri,even with the risks of JCV and PML.""",10.0,47
Zyprexa,Insomnia,"""It&#039;s Definetely was a love/hate relationship with Zyprexa. I have tried virtually every sleep drug available, and it was one of the best because it not only put me to sleep, but it also KEPT me asleep for 8 hours. Started at 2.5mg, then 5mg, &amp; eventually 7.5. It did take a long time to kick in though, so I had to take it 2 hours before bedtime. But like everybody who takes this, I gained weight. But I found the 1 way you can actually lose weight on this drug, which is to combine exercise with Atkins diet (low carb). Zyprexa gives you metabolic syndrome. You no longer burn carbs, which means all carbs you eat becomes body fat, which is why you become fat on this stuff (so you have to stop eating carbs). I got off this drug after 1 year.""",5.0,48
Montelukast,Asthma,"""My breathing is much easier since I started taking Singulair a few weeks ago. But I am getting occasional cramps in my feet and my hands hurt. """,6.0,14
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the implant on 9/11/14. My period came as scheduled on 9/30/14, but never ended. I bled or spotted until the end of February 2015. I never had any period symptoms or cramping, just the bleeding. Most days it was light and not necessarily the consistency of a period, but bleeding nonetheless. I am now bleeding free and don&#039;t have a period at all, which is nice. I love this method because I never have a period (now) and I never have to remember it.""",8.0,5
Humira,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""So far this has been effective when used with Methotrexate. No side effects, minimal skin outbreaks. Only somewhat effective for pain but overall, very good.""",8.0,16
Aczone,Acne,"""I&#039;m 18 and I never had bad acne when I was younger. Then when I was 16 started on birth control. My hormones went crazy and I started breaking out everywhere. I went to my dermatologists and she recommended Aczone along with using Cetaphil face wash twice a day. I started seeing results after a couple of days. It did take time to see full results. After 2 1/2 months I had beautiful clear skin, which is something I hadn&#039;t seen in a long time. I suggest you have patience with this product. I know I did and I am very pleased with the results.""",10.0,36
Nucynta,Pain,"""Awesome drug with no narcotic hangover. With radiation damage to all the organs that I still have, the pain never goes away. Nucynta (600mg/day has allowed me to have a tolerable life and work much better. Best medicine since vioxx (which was removed from market). My pain level is down to a 6 or 7 now. Very pleased. Much better than traditional opioids that cause highness, mental and go problems. Clear headed on this med.""",9.0,59
MetroGel,Rosacea,"""Many people don&#039;t seem to like Metrogel, but for me its really made a difference in my Rosacea. One thing rosacea sufferers have to realize is that this treatment takes time. I would have to say that it took a good 2.5 months to start seeing noticeable improvement with continued improvement the longer I use it. On a side note I would like to add that my ears would flush when triggered by heat or stress and so I started to use Metrogel on them and it has helped reduce the flushing. Overall pretty happy with results only negative aspect is the amount of time it takes for it to work.""",9.0,110
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the Nexplanon put in July 29, 2013 and haven&#039;t stopped bleeding since. The irregular bleeding is the worst, headaches and facial breakouts are some other side effects I&#039;ve experienced.""",6.0,14
Dilaudid,Pain,"""Last week I had an old fashioned way of Gallblabber removal (20+ previous surgeries had left behind to many adhesions for a Laproscopic removal).
The .5 mg Dilaudid I was given was much better than the Morphine in past surgeries.  Issue:  because I am a middle class lady with insurance seeing a pain management specialist for chronic pain - I was labeled a druggie!!  I was given .5 to 1 mg for my ride home.  I suffered horribly in pain.  .5 is 1/8 the normal dose for most coming out of surgery.  My previous physician (decades) had retired.  He believed NO patient should suffer unnecessarily after surgery!  Not these physicians and not this poor excuse for a hospital.""",10.0,17
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been taking Citalopram for over a year now for my anxiety which was caused by life stresses. I would go from 1-100 in a matter of seconds for the littlest things that would just get me so angry.  After taking Citalopram it has greatly improved my life and my moods. The only downfall is that although I do not have a loss of appetite for sex but it is very difficult to achieve orgasm on this medication. Otherwise it is very helpful for me.""",8.0,7
Olanzapine,Depression,"""Calms me down and helps me sleep that&#039;s for sure.
Weight gain needs to be controlled with exercise program I guess.""",9.0,46
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""My experience with Pristiq 50 mg works wonderfully. I&#039;ve been on it for more than 2 years and don&#039;t prefer any other. It&#039;s low on side effects and it makes me feel like my true natural self, no zombie feeling at all. For the women in their 40&#039;s...Pristiq is a miracle medicine to lessen hot flashes and allows you to sleep well. No worry with sex problems, you will not have any problem.""",10.0,111
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This pill literally made me miserable. Obviously everybody is different, but I felt absolutely awful the entire time I was taking it. Almost immediately after starting this pill, I began to have vicious headaches for days at a time. I also felt nauseous for a good portion of the day, and had no appetite. Maybe because of this, my energy basically disappeared, and all I wanted to do was sleep. I also started retaining a ton of water, which made me feel even more lethargic. I continued to bleed and have cramps throughout the entire pack, and I would frequently feel dizzy. On top of all of this, my mood was all over the place, and I started having anxiety that manifested as tightness in my chest and difficulty breathing.""",1.0,1
Bupropion,Depression,"""I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder a few years ago. I&#039;ve tried basically all SSRI anti-depressants. They did nothing for me other then make sex impossible and gave me leg tremors as well as massive weight gain. I switched to Wellbutrin and my sex drive is back to normal my weight is dropping and I feel a lot better. I recommend this medicine to anyone struggling with SSRI&#039;s and their many side effects.""",9.0,171
Pristiq,Depression,"""Took Prozac for over 20 years.  It tends to stop working so tried many different antidepressants over those years.  None worked as well for me as Prozac and had various side effects.  Three months ago I went to a psychiatrist who put me on Pristiq.  I stayed on it one month, which was one month too long.  Lucky to have made it out alive.  Never had been so depressed in my life.  Switched to Zoloft and slowly came back to life.""",1.0,16
Crizotinib,Non-Small Cell Lung Cance,"""I was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. My doctors all agreed I would need chemotherapy so I did 2 before my oncologist suggested xalkori.. Over all its better. My side effects are mostly diarrhea, itching and nausea. But I am maintaining my weight and feeling more energetic sometimes. Thank you got making it and it is really saving my life""",10.0,0
Zantac,GERD,"""Zantac really helped my 7 year old out with his acid reflux. He has been vomiting for nearly 2 years. More at night than during the day.  He now has been on Zantac for 2 months now and he has no problem with acid reflux.""",8.0,43
Prenatal Plus,Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation,"""While taking these supplements I thought that my iron levels would be excellent. However this was not the case I am below the recommended iron requirement.  I take a extra iron supplement plus my prenatal vitamin.  Besides this little problem I think this is a decent prenatal vitamin.""",6.0,6
Zovia,Birth Control,"""I have been on Yasmin for a long time but began having break through periods after my third child. My doctor switched me to Zovia and within 3 weeks I gained inches on my hips and thighs. I work out twice a week and watch what I eat so this was concerning. I also developed a LOT of acne on my face. Big red sores that were painful. I have since switched back to Yasmin and my side effects have reversed. Thankfully. It may have been due to the increase in the amount of estrogen from the Zovia.""",1.0,9
Zyban,Smoking Cessation,"""When I first took Zyban, I was confident it wouldn&#039;t work. I smoked much more than I used to during the first week, and then suddenly I couldn&#039;t smoke at all. 

After 3 months on Zyban, I have been extremely happy that I finally beat this addiction. I&#039;m no longer taking the medication and do feel like I want a drag or two. 

All in all, I would say it is a miracle drug...no matter what people tell you, it IS worth it. Be sure to follow what your doctor tells you, it&#039;s plain and simple: 2 tablets per day for 9-12 weeks and you will never ever smoke, if that is really what you want. 

I hope it helps everyone the same way it helped me.""",10.0,55
Bayer Aspirin,Back Pain,"""I have the worst back pain and I took these pills and they did nothing for me. I spent 12 dollars on this stuff for nothing.""",1.0,3
Silenor,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve been taking 6 mgs now for over a week and it doesn&#039;t do much for me. Last night I slept maybe 2 hours. I may see if my doctor will prescribe 10 mgs doxepin. I&#039;m really worried, as nothing seems to work.""",1.0,28
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I have had knee surgeries on both kness. I snapped 3 out of the 4 ligaments, including my ACL and torn meniscus on both knees. The surgeries have helped but I still have severe pain in both knees. I was started on Vicodin ES, was taking up to 3 pills a day for about 9 months. The Vicodin started wearing off after about 2 hours and the maximum amount you can take are 5 per day. Doctor switched me to Norco 10/325. So far I am able to control the pain by taking 1 pill upon waking and 2 after about 8 hours, when I&#039;m not at work. I take 2 pills when working out on the elliptical or doing a lot of walking. Still have some pain after an active day but it is way more tolerable now. So far so good!""",8.0,29
Gas-X,Gas,"""For many years, I have not been able to eat out and hardly any restaurant.  In either 15 minutes or up to a few hours depending on where I ate, I would get extremely nauseous and have a diarrhea attack, this after I got extreme swelling in my stomach and belly.  I just discovered by accident that if when I took`Gas-X strips, I either did not get any symptoms or they were mild.  I have been able to add a few good restaurants to places I can eat, (when before it was only at home)  Eating at most fast food restaurants is still a no-no due to MSG and similars.   Taking them 20 min or so before eating produces the best results.  My son found similar results for himself.""",10.0,75
Epclusa,Hepatitis C,"""I have been fighting hep c for six years first when I was 51 I almost died from interforon and riboviron. OMG don&#039;t do it I know now we have so many better medications that will cure it. I was on epclusa for a month showed no virus and I panicked went off back at the end of Feb. Recently I went for blood work to find no virus this is four months after I went through treatment please pray it&#039;s over and I am cured
 Doctor said if it stays that way for three more month my chances are really good! I will keep in touch and pray for all of you.""",8.0,14
Canagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Although this medication did bring my sugars down a bit and my tastings incredible I had to stop taking it because of constant yeast infections. I thought I could toughen it out but after being on it for three months and no sign of the infections going away my doctor took me off of it. I have also notice my hair is so much thinner and falling out. My nails were also brittle and breaking. And make sure you drink plenty of water because it dehydrates you very fast""",6.0,29
OxyContin,Pain,"""I have been on every ER pain medicine except for methadone. OxyContin is changing my life drastically for the better. I can now walk longer distances, help around the house, play with the kids and much, much more. 

In short this medicine is a life changer. I switched from fentanyl which always made me tired and grumpy. God bless my patient wife. 

I have a new life and I&#039;m so grateful!""",10.0,127
Pimecrolimus,Eczema,"""I&#039;ve been so interested to find out what others think about Elidel. I&#039;ve been suffering with eczema all my life. I was recently given Elidel to try but I literally want to rip my skin off after I apply it. It makes my face so hot and painful! Such a pity because I know it&#039;s suppose to be great! Anyone else feel this?""",5.0,17
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have lots of friends who love Nexplanon and have done very well with it. Unfortunately I cannot relate. I got it put in 2 months ago and have thrown up mutiple times a day, every single day since it was put in. After the first month I finally figured out the system.. I get sick anytime my stomach is empty. So even if I&#039;m not hungry yet but I haven&#039;t eaten anything in a couple hours, I&#039;ll throw up. And there&#039;s no nausea or really any warning.. I&#039;ll gag out of nowhere and I have about 30 seconds to get to a toilet because it comes right after the first gag. In order to prevent myself from puking all the time I&#039;ve had to implement a strict eating schedule. I have to snack every 2 hours. Not surprisingly, I&#039;ve gained weight because  of this.""",4.0,7
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""I love taking seasonique, I spotted on and off for the first three months after starting this birth control pill and after that I never had an issue with it. I have been on this since March 2011. My periods are also so light that they are barely noticeable and last three days tops, so I really only have my period for 12 days a year. That is perfectly great by me. However I recently decided to stop taking birth control as I have not been sexually active and do not plan to be anytime soon and since I stopped taking this is in April 2015 I have gained 15 pounds regardless of working out 5x a week and limiting my diet and my diet has only improved over the last five years.""",9.0,7
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""Tried it many time, even use it as a preventing fact, still got them and it didn&#039;t make them heal any faster, the bottle is package to look bigger than it actually is. I think its a total expensive scam!""",1.0,13
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I took Vyvanse 50mg for about 4 months. As I started the medication everything was going great and I was focused. However, I was an emotional wreck while on it. People at work thought I was going crazy because I was angry at silly things, which is not my personality at all. Vyvanse seemed to work good in the mornings but wore off around 1pm. I took it around 7:30am. The medication really depends on what you eat. 12 hours is not true for me. I don&#039;t know about you but I don&#039;t have time to make sure I eat this type of food for dinner and this type for breakfast just so my my medicines will work. Some days the Vyvanse would not work at all and I didn&#039;t get anything done. Vyvanse also caused hair loss and turned grey. I&#039;m 25 yrs old.""",1.0,61
Ubiquinone,Dietary Supplementation,"""Co Q-10 is a dietary supplement which must be used when Lipitor is taken. This combination will protect vital body organs (the liver).""",10.0,79
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I started my prescription last night. Immediately, I was a bit drowsy, somewhat euphoric. I ate 4 hours later &amp; felt ridiculously overly full without overeating. I know it&#039;s not supposed to work for 2+ weeks, but I did have a crazy full feeling for a long time. My insurance covered it, 90 day supply, but with a $150 copay. I printed the savings card from Belviq&#039;s website and it covered the $150!! You can use it on top of your insurance, or if you don&#039;t have insurance. It covers a portion. And you can use it for 12 months.""",10.0,29
Prednisone,Inflammatory Bowel Disease,"""I experienced trembling, nervousness, weight gain, facial flushing, mood swings, puffy face and neck, leg and foot cramps, and loss of sleep. I was on this drug for 5 months.  My stool improved somewhat on the high dose (40mg) but when my dose was slowly decreased my diarrhea and stomach pain increased.  Now that I am completely off prednisone I am back to square one. this product was not effective for me.""",2.0,5
Meloxicam,ibromyalgia,"""I have had Fibromyalgia for about four years now.  The pain was so bad I couldn&#039;t even roll over in bed without hurting or tie my shoes without excruciating pain.  I tried Neurontin, Lyrica and Naproxen, none of which really helped.  I was on Cymbalta for awhile and it did help the aches and pains but gave me such bad diarrhea that I couldn&#039;t take it.  I have been taking Meloxicam now for about a month and cannot believe the difference.  I used to couldn&#039;t walk a block without having to get someone to get me so I could go home.  Now I can walk several blocks without the pain.  This is a miracle for me and there are side effects to every medication.  The pain being gone is worth it to me.""",9.0,85
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Skyla was super easy to have inserted. Get an experienced doctor. It literally took like 20 seconds. I would categorize it as really uncomfortable. But have someone there to distract you and is not bad at all.  It wasn&#039;t painful. Also, get it done during your period, sounds like it makes a big difference. 

If your doc offers anti anxiety meds, take them. If they don&#039;t, ask for them, then take them. It helped me. 

After the insertion, no more pain, just regular period style cramps.""",10.0,2
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had a birth control inplanted in my arm 3 weeks ago and I am having it taken out, I have experienced bad headaches, I break out and have bad mood swings usually I am a sweet person but now I am the opposite I am mean and I don&#039;t like that at all. It has caused my relationship with my bf bad all we do is fight. I would not recommended anyone to get this. My doctor had told me also I would not get a period and I have got one already I liked the fact it would last up to 3 years but it&#039;s not worth all the stuff I&#039;m going through.""",2.0,3
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I have suffered major depression for many years and have taken almost every SSRI that has been on the market.  I recently slipped into a bout of very deep depression and was almost suicidal.  Cymbalta pulled me out of it.  I am very thankful for this medication because it brought ME back.  However, it was not working at 60mg a day so the doctor increased it to 120mg a day.  I realize that is a high dose but the benefits outweigh the risks by far in my situation.  I was in the deepest darkest depression for about 3 months and almost lost my job over it.  Cymbalta saved me... literally.""",10.0,26
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""This is my first and LAST time having chlamydia! Apparently I&#039;ve had it for about 7 months with no signs except the urgency to use the restroom. Something told me to go get checked out so I did a couple days ago with the confidence of knowing that it was probably a yeast infection....nope, my doctor called 2 days later and told me I had contracted CHLAMYDIA ! I couldn&#039;t believe it, I took the pills my doctor prescribed me two 500 mg pills. I took them at 1230 pm, I had to go to work at 2 pm and ended up leaving at 6 pm because my stomach was hurting soo bad. I couldn&#039;t even put on my jacket when leaving work because my stomach was bubbling so intensely. I ran to the toilet so fast &amp; have been twice afterwards. NO SEX FOR ME TILL I&#039;M MARRIED""",8.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m only on the first week and I&#039;m moody, and feel down a lot. I don&#039;t like it because I took birth control before and I&#039;ve never felt mild depression like this before and moody. I&#039;m also having cravings for sweets everyday, which is very unusual.""",3.0,16
Toradol IV / IM,Postoperative Pain,"""Allergic to Morphine. After major injury accident doctor hooked up IV Toradol and it was Heaven. Could not feel anything from the nose down. Perhaps I&#039;m overly sensitive but it was a real relief.""",8.0,7
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I was diagnosed with hypogonadism (low testosterone) about ten years ago and started Androgel. I had no problem keeping my testosterone level in the normal range with the Androgel but it never made me feel better, i.e., no libido, low energy, depression.  When I switched to Testosterone Cypionate it was like the sun came out.  My libido came back as did my energy.  I would recommend this to anyone with low testosterone and see what happens.""",10.0,28
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Been hooked on 130mg of methadone a day for a year and a half. Was a week of hell, but better now thanks to Suboxone.""",10.0,12
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""So far I&#039;ve been on Lo loestrin for about 2 months. Pros: No mood swings, no weight gain, convenient to use, no pregnancy, no nauseousness, low estrogen. Cons: Period every other week (which sucks but at least it is not a constant period. Hopefully by my fourth month my periods will be back to normal), breast tenderness every day (but not too painful) and occasional headache. I am very satisfied overall and plan to be on this pill for the next 2 years. It&#039;s great knowing the risk of a blood clot is so much lower with such a minimul amount of estrogen.""",8.0,8
Escitalopram,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Didn&#039;t do much for me at all, often felt sedated. Motivation is really bad. It stopped me from crying 24/7 and now I have an appetite but thats about it. Onto the next med I guess, I need the next one to be much better.""",3.0,7
Lyrica,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I have been using Lyrica for about 2 months now. I originally quit it because I gained 7 pounds in a week.  Stopped taking it.  Could not stand the pain in my feet, outer thighs and now along my belt line.  I noticed that the weight gain seemed to be from an increased appetite. I have been able to keep the weight off by being very mindful of my hunger, or mindless eating. I am 5&#039;10&quot; 185lbs. Without Lyrica I don&#039;t really get hungry.  Mind is bigger than the belly when I order food.  With Lyrica I find I could eat a horse, and a cow and maybe a squirl as an after dinner snack ..LOL.  It makes me lose what ever normal appetite suppresent that I may have.  It does wonders for my nerve pain that started 6 months ago and seems to get worse without Lyrica.""",9.0,74
Dupilumab,Atopic Dermatitis,"""I&rsquo;ve been taking dupixent a little over one month now and it&rsquo;s already improving my life.  3-4 days in I already felt less reactive.  2 weeks in my hives were gone and my scalp and back were clear.  3 weeks in my skin feels soft again in most places and my hands a significantly less reactive (one of my worst spots). 4 weeks in I have some facial dryness, one spot in my chest, and still a little reactive spots on my hands (no longer itching me to death).  Can&rsquo;t wait to see what two more months does.

I am so thankful for this medicine.  It&rsquo;s a life changing experience. I&rsquo;ve suffered severely the last 5 years as well as my childhood.  So pleased to know that I may not have to live in daily misery.""",10.0,4
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I got the skyla iud inserted in March 2015. No pain what so ever just felt like period cramps nothing to cry about. But then again I&#039;ve had 3 vaginal deliveries so guess I can&#039;t feel pain.  So far with skyla my hair is falling out,mood swings, weight gain. I been reading around on skyla because I&#039;m getting scared reading everything about mirena . Everyone&#039;s body is different.  So far it&#039;s worked for me.""",8.0,2
Junel 1.5 / 30,Menstrual Disorders,"""I started taking Junel 1.5/30 this week because my normal prescription was out of stock.  I felt fine at the beginning of the week.  However, today after taking the medication with breakfast this morning, I felt sudden dizziness, chest pain, and shortness of breath.  The dizziness stopped this morning, but I still have the a little bit of chest pain and shortness of breath.  I am going back to the pharmacy, ask them to reorder my other prescription and I am making an appointment with my doctor in the morning.  I want to stop taking birth control because of Junel.""",1.0,0
Meloxicam,Inflammatory Conditions,"""I had it for tendinitis. It just made it worse. Even six doctors only described more and more of it. After 4 months of using I put it away.  I still have headaches and my vains can be seen all over my body. This is poison. Never use it.""",1.0,24
Vraylar,Schizophrenia,"""So this stuff works but beware if you have sleeping issues  promise you it will only make it worse . And if you decided to stop taking this meds please I beg u go the doc so they can help lower your doeses bit by bit safely.""",2.0,8
Dilaudid,Chronic Pain,"""I had back surgery and I also have fibromyalgia. I have tried other pain killers and none of them really worked so for 6 years I lived in pain not having a very good outlook on life I ended up in the hospital. They put me on Dilaudid and my life has improved so much I cannot believe it.""",10.0,105
Cephalexin,Bacterial Infection,"""Seems to help with the infection, which I thought was internal hemorrhoids but became a mass of bacteria under the skin. I think it was able to block further infection from occurring. Always get a little dizzy from this medicine but it works.""",6.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have just recently started taking the birth control Tri- Sprintec. I&#039;m going for my 3rd week on it and so far I love it. I haven&#039;t had any change of mood, nausea or spotting. I haven&#039;t had any sexual relation yet while I&#039;ve been on it so I can&#039;t really say how good it works at keeping me not pregnant. I will be definitly be doing an update. But so far in love love love it.""",10.0,8
Fioricet,Headache,"""This medicine takes my pain away. This is one of the best.""",10.0,24
Generess Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been on Generess FE for about 5 months.  This is after having my first child and so far, it&#039;s pretty good.  My periods have become very light (almost just spotting) and short (2 days on average) and not enough for a tampon, just a light pad is needed.  I have noticed some nausea, but it&#039;s also flu season!  Overall, it&#039;s a good pill with minimal side-effects.""",8.0,18
Duac,Acne,"""What an amazing product. I have struggled with acne for about 10 years (now 22), my entire T-zone has always had blackheads which (although not good for the skin) I have been extracting almost every second day. It has made me extremely frustrated that no matter how much money I spend on keeping my skin healthy, it was always a temporary fix. I wanted an alternative to the pill as I was terrified of the side effects it came with. The doctor gave me Duac. I have been using this product every night (after I moisturize) and I am now on my fifth day - ALL OF MY BLACKHEADS ARE GONE. Don&#039;t ask me how! I have not had any peeling, dryness, redness or burning. There is only a small tingling sensation when applied. This is a lifesaver of a product.""",10.0,40
Necitumumab,Non-Small Cell Lung Cance,"""Been  on Necitumumab 3 years and last CT scan showed  no nodules or tumers.   Do have bad skin rash under arms and groin .   Feet very rough and heels cracking
Also some trouble urinating but also have BPH
All in all feel pretty good""",10.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""First, I have to say this birth control is very effective for what it is intended. My period is very regular; I always know the day it will come. After deciding with my then-boyfriend to have unprotected sex, it also never failed me. 
However, those are the only two good things I experienced. I was nauseous, anxious, and at times very depressed while on Falmina. Nausea was the worst symptom for me and heightened after drinking or not eating enough. At times, I&#039;d be vomiting for hours straight. I can&#039;t be happier to be off this drug after what I&#039;ve experienced.""",3.0,3
Bupropion,Anxiety,"""Have only been taking for three days. Have some headaches, nausea, no big deal. I don&#039;t like the feeling after my second dose at night. I have gotten panicky and felt like I was going to have a panic attack, but have not so far. I am mainly using this to quit smoking and I see that it is triggering my anxiety somewhat, but I have already lost the urge to smoke and will quit on my quit date. I would rather deal with side effects for a couple weeks than die of lung cancer and leave my children with no mother. Especially after losing my mother at a young age and my grandfather. I am hoping this will help my depression and anxiety after I am used to it. I can&#039;t wait to be smoke-free soon.""",5.0,39
Soma,Muscle Spasm,"""A wonderful medication with no apparent side effects that just works. It does make you feel good, which can equate to some psychological dependency, however it is not physically addicting. I have been on 350 mg three times per day. It is a wonderful relief from pain medication to help pain in my back and neck. This is derived from a discontinued medication called Miltown, which was derived from a barbiturate.""",8.0,68
Naloxegol,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""Took first does, went within a few hours no side effects  bm a little muddy other wise perfect BM insurance covered after doing prior authorization request from doc, I also had to try every OTC med before medicaid covered it""",10.0,15
Bontril Slow Release,Obesity,"""When I started taking phendimetrazine I was at 200lbs! I was down 60lbs after only 4 months. I really miss this medicine as it really gave me the right amount of energy I needed to keep a healthy regime going. I have a military doctor now and they will only prescribe orlistat. Phendimetrazine was life changing for me in a positive way.""",10.0,188
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I got my very first Mirena put in five years ago.  That experience was a little painful.  Only because I have never had children and my cervix is quite small.  My OB/GYN had to dilate me to insert it.  It was only about 5 minutes of intense cramping but it wasn&#039;t awful.  After I had it inserted, I spotted and cramped for one day.  Fast forward five years later.  I just had that one removed and my second one put in.  No pain for the removal, just a slight pinch.  Much easier time getting the second one.  Again, only spotted and slight cramping for one day.   For the five years that I had the first one, I only spotted periodically.  Nothing more.  I have the Mirena not only for pregnancy prevention, but for a medical issue as well.  I love it""",10.0,12
SMZ-TMP DS,Urinary Tract Infection,"""After taking the 2nd dose, I began having a very bad burning feeling in my stomach. Then my back muscles hurt. The was no getting comfortable. I also could only urinate once in 10 hours when I had been going about every 2 hours prior. About 10 hours after I took that dose, I finally and unexpectedly vomited. I fell asleep for a few hours and when I woke, my backache was gone and I wasn&#039;t doubled over in pain from my stomach. I immediately decided that I wasn&#039;t even going to try another dose and called to be put on something different. It&#039;s now been 5 days since I took this medicine and my stomach still feels like it has a hole eaten through it.""",1.0,4
Diphenhydramine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Didn&#039;t seem to work very well for me.""",2.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Reading some reviews from other sites had me so nervous! But I&#039;m here to say, this pill has been God sent! My only complaint may be that it made me a bit more emotional. My periods last 4 days and are light! No boob growth but my skin has been clearing up! Love it!""",10.0,7
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""I promised to come back and do a review of the medicine if it had worked for me. About a year ago I had constant panic attacks which eventually became fear to drive, fear to be at a restaurant, waking up and feeling that it would be my last day on this world. Doctor said I have anxiety disorder. After trying another medicine with no results started me on 0.5mg Sertraline. After a year I can honestly say that I am 98% &quot;panic free&quot;. Huge relief within the first couple weeks but give it some time to experience the full medicine effect (couple months). Noticeable side effects: Sometimes I need to focus on remembering simple things, weight LOSS (at the beginning) now I&#039;m normal again. """,9.0,93
Reglan,Migraine,"""Went to the ER and they injected me with this, I immediately began coughing, fell back onto the bed, and began shaking uncontrollably and could not speak. The nurse panicked and her eyes got teary, she then told me to fall alseep and I refused because I was so scared! At 24 years old I was not ready for this, I felt I was going to die. Took me an hour to stop the shaking and my headache was still there. Never again! I am now traumatized from that experience and am afraid to ever get injected before knowing what exactly the drug is and its effects. Stay away from it please.""",1.0,19
Azithromycin,Bronchitis,"""I had a sore throat for two days, then woke up on the third day at 2 a.m. with a hacking cough that kept me up until 6 a.m. (I found and took a Mucinex DM &amp; eventually got back to sleep for a few hours). Called my dr when I woke up, after coughing up some green stuff from my lungs, &amp; after she called me back at 6 p.m.  she called in this medicine.  Day 1 you take 2, then 1 a day for 4 days.  The 2 I took on day 1 made me nauseated, but I was able to get to sleep 4 hours later thanks to the benzonatate she also prescribed. Today I felt better but still have sore throat and still coughing some.  The one tablet azithromycin tonight did not make me nauseated.""",9.0,11
Levofloxacin,Bronchitis,"""I have had both bronchitis and pneumonia at least every other year for the past 20 or so years. Out of all of those illnesses I was given Levaquin twice and can not understand why it wasn&#039;t perscribed more. I didn&#039;t have any side effects at all. In fact, my recovery time with this medicine was marked in days and not weeks like the other perscriptions! One year I actually lost 3 weeks of work (could have actually used more time but I didn&#039;t have any time left). I&#039;m actually battling bronchitis right now and when I asked why Levaquin wasn&#039;t prescribed since it has worked so well in the past, the doctor just looked at me and said he prefers the Amoxicillin. Fine for him....he&#039;s not stuck in bed coughing up lungs!""",9.0,78
Zyprexa,Bipolar Disorde,"""I lost my appetite and yet gained between 7 to 10 pounds a week until my psychiatrist took me off of it 5 weeks later, stuck with the weight. Not only did it not improve my mood, my image depressed me even more.""",1.0,25
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""In England my mother took me to the doctor and being a nurse herself knew I had ADHD.  The doctors wanted to put me on Ritalin but my mother said no, I would grow out of it eventually. In the US my attention from high school through college became worse, and I got into a lot of trouble. My grades were horrible in high school through college, even work. I had to take classes two to three times over again. The only way I would remember daily things was to write it down.  Now at 41, I got help, and I am able to focus, complete tasks, remember without asking ten times, and sit still.  It&#039;s never too late for help.  Just wish I would of done this 35 years ago. My anger has subsided also with no side effects.""",9.0,92
Cipro,Kidney Infections,"""I have chronic urinary tract infections. Every time I know one is coming on, I go to my doctor and this is what is prescribed. This last urinary tract infection I couldn&#039;t get treated because I have no insurance and didn&#039;t have the money for the office visit. so I tried to wait it out or flush it with water. It eventually turned to a Kidney Infection and I was put on this medication. It does the trick within a day every time.""",10.0,93
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I would not recommend this birth control. I was diagnosed with anxiety/depression disorder 5 years ago and did not know where it came from. I couldn&#039;t leave my bed for weeks and couldn&#039;t eat sleep and never stopped having panic attacks. Because I was depressed and went off my birth control and month later I started to feel okay. I have not had a panic attack since that time. I was put on Lo Lo Estrin and was fine for years. My new insurance did not cover Lo Lo and my doc put me on Junel 1/20 since its a low dose generic. 8 days after starting to take the pill I couldn&#039;t stop having panic attacks every few min and couldn&#039;t stop crying for weeks and the panic is unbearable. Looked at my personal med files and I was on Junel before and it was the one that  had caused my problems. Do your research.""",1.0,8
Intuniv,ADHD,"""My son was diagnosed ADHD in 4th grade, he&#039;s now in 7th. Since that time we&#039;ve tried many medications. We finally settled on Metadate, and it worked great, but we kept having to up the dosage, until he&#039;s now on 60mg. The doctor recommended adding Intuniv to the Metadate. He was cranky and irritable the first week, but now at week 3 and 2mg dosage, the crankiness seems to be getting better. What I have seen with Intuniv is that he&#039;s very difficult to get up in the mornings. But on a good note, if I miss the Metadate medication, his behavior is still pretty good. He&#039;s not bouncing all over the house. When he&#039;s on both the medications, he&#039;s doing really good. I do have hopes to eventually get him off the stimulant all together.""",7.0,23
Natalizumab,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I love Tysabri! Having been on it a year and a half it&#039;s a lot better than Avonex. No more flu-like symptoms! I just hate having to sit for an extra hour or so to be monitored. I recommend this when all else fails.""",10.0,36
Fanapt,Schizophrenia,"""I have only been taking Fanapt for a couple of months now and am happy to say it really works well and has less side effects then my previous medicines.""",9.0,63
Tramadol,Back Pain,"""I have been on Ultram for a few years now I had a spinal fusion and they put me on Ultram 50 mg for pain every 4 hours and I must say it helps me tremendously! Even more then Percocet or Vicodin so I would highly recommend this medication for back pain.""",10.0,163
Insulin glulisine,"Diabetes, Type 1","""Great medicine. No side effects.""",9.0,3
Fluvoxamine,Depression,"""This medicine helped somewhat, however, the side effects have become intolerable. I&#039;m itching my head, ears and neck constantly from an itch that never stops, I&#039;m agitated and anxious and have weird tingling, prickly sensations. Think I&#039;ll go back on Prozac though Prozac left me confused and disoriented. Have been through the slew of SSRIs and wish scientists would come up with another category of drugs soon.""",5.0,10
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""Currently on day 3 of a 10 day antibiotic blast of Bactrim after 2 days on Keflex.  What I had originally thought was a pimple on my septum just inside my right nostril turned out to be a staph infection.  I had lances the &quot;pimple&quot; when it came to a head, thinking it would provide relief, however the infection spread across my nares and over the tip of my nose overnight.  Went to urgent care as I instantly suspected staph as the culprit and was prescribed Keflex and Bactroban topical until my follow up with my PCP.  Infection showed moderate improvement at my follow up, but was then prescribed Bactrim.  Within 24 hours the itch and swelling had completely subsided.  By 48 hours the sores were cluster-scabbing, and today they&#039;re falling off!""",10.0,50
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I bought this product after developing a YI from taking antibiotics for an abscess and all I can say is this product is crap. OMG when I inserted it I was fine for about 30 minutes next thing you know I started having this intense burning down there. It was lightly itching at first but it got worse over time. I went to urgent care because I thought I did something wrong and they gave me a script to cure my yeast infection. I will never buy the  devil&#039;s breath in a tube again.""",1.0,5
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""I am 21 years old, and a senior in college. I told myself that if I had a good experience on Zoloft I would share it. I have been on it for almost two months now. I started at 25mg and I am not on 50mg. I couldn&#039;t even sit through class without feeling like I was going to have a panic attack, and I could barely go out in public. I am on 1mg Klonopin twice a day (have been for a year). Zoloft worked WONDERS for me! I was suicidal as well and had crazy obsessive thoughts. Those have been completely diminished. I have tried other anti-depressants, and they made me feel gloomy. However, Zoloft has done the opposite for me and has brought me back to my old self! I had minimal side effects, and I am completely adjusted now. Thank you Zoloft!""",10.0,83
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Strep Throat,"""My opinion is that it is of the best out there.My throat sore(streptoccocus pyogenes) went away in 4 days without any side effects.""",10.0,26
Trintellix,Major Depressive Disorde,"""My psychiatrist wanted to get me off Effexor, which was making me extremely irritable and hypersensitive. He weaned me off of it VERY quickly, while he had me start taking Trintellix. That first week was pure hell - and I know it&#039;s because of the fast weaning of Effexor: horrible digestive issues, mood swings, random crying spells, etc. Now, I&#039;m now into my 5 th week on Trintellix (for MDD) and clonazepam (for anxiety), and I can definitely feel myself starting to &quot;level out.&quot; I don&#039;t have major mood swings, no crying spells (thank goodness), no physical side effects, and I&#039;m not so sad about things. But overall, I still feel depressed. So I&#039;m hoping he&#039;ll increase my dose at our next appointment. So far, it&#039;s looking good. Will update.""",8.0,35
Levitra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Solid erection and great sex, but didn&#039;t get erection for hours afterwards (unlike Viagra). Side effects the next day were - tummy upset and headache/nausea. I guess I have to be careful - I had a few drinks beforehand (will need to cut that out). I also suffer from low blood pressure.""",4.0,44
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This was the first form of BC I have used and it has been an awful experience for me. It has killed my sex drive (I&rsquo;m 18), caused dryness, made my boobs smaller, and worst of all worsened my depression which has negatively affected my relationship as if the others weren&rsquo;t enough. The only reason I gave it 1 rating is because I haven&rsquo;t gotten pregnant. Not sure if I should just drop it or wait til I&rsquo;m finished with this pack but I am definitely switching soon.""",1.0,0
Imuran,Atopic Dermatitis,"""I know its off-label, but it works. I have atopic dermatitis in my arms and legs and it goes away when I take it and comes back when I don&#039;t.""",7.0,15
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I suffer from fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and surgically induced menopause. I am 40 years old. I have tried all medicines like Cymbalta, etc. but none really helped. My main issue has been a lack of deep restorative healing sleep as it exacerbates the fibromyalgia pain and inability to exercise. My Rhematologist has given me Lyrica to try and I have to say so far so good. I have only taken 3 doses and already I am getting a better quality sleep. So much so that my husband has noticed my improved overall state of mind. I am a little cloudy the next day but I am hoping this will ease over time. Worth the cost of a cup of coffee a day if it helps!""",8.0,81
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been on losartan for 2 years now, to begin with 25mg then 50mg and shortly after 100mg. The lower dose caused no side effects but as soon as it was increased I started to become lethargic and depressive. My thighs, knees and back ached to the point where it was difficult to walk on occasions. There was no great improvement in my BP with the higher dose so I reduced the dose to 50mg by cutting the 100mg tablets in two and there has been an improvement in the symptoms but it&#039;s not perfect. Back to the doctor I guess.""",3.0,30
Saxenda,Obesity,"""So I started saxenda March 5th 2017 and it hasn&#039;t been a week yet but let me tell you these side effects are AWFUL. I&#039;ve woke up twice now vomiting,  I have to eat every bite incredibly slow to make sure I don&#039;t get sick from that bite, nausea, vomiting, sweating. I will definitely give this a go anyway and take my nurses word for it that the side effects will pass. I haven&#039;t been able to take my weight yet so I&#039;m not sure how much I&#039;ve lost. Good luck people it&#039;s pretty rough in the beginning. By the way I&#039;m taking this because I am an autoimmune disease patient and had my thyroid removed""",2.0,9
Mupirocin,Skin and Structure Infection,"""Got this cream to stop recurring boils on my upper leg and elbow , applied it within 48 hrs the infection was healing ! Magic stuff,wow !""",10.0,23
Gabapentin,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""I was prescribed gabapentin while I was in the hospital after an alcohol related accident. They started me on this while I was in a Xanax induced coma to help with seizures; I had been an alcoholic for 15 years. That was 10/20/13. So many people in the recovery community praise this as a wonder drug, and I agree.  I take 600mg 3 times daily, which is double where I started. The only time I notice the drug is when I&#039;m not on it and my anxiety rises and temper gets short. This drug in combination with a recovery plan is a Godsend.  Haven&#039;t had a drink since.""",10.0,97
Depakote,Bipolar Disorde,"""I take 2500mg Depakote per day for rapid cycling bipolar disorder and it works very well. I&#039;ve been taking this dose for 4 years. Few side effects apart from the inevitable weight gain and some hair loss. Depakote keeps the mood swings away for good and doesn&#039;t impair my movements or thoughts. I prefer this mood stabilizer. """,7.0,31
Gabapentin,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I have taken gabapentin for about 10 years for Peripheral Neuropathy. For several years I took the maximum dosage per day. I found my memory slipping and becomming more severe as time passed. I finally quit for about two months, only to return to 300 mg four times daily. This stopped almost all of the memory problems and the lighter dosage keeps the pain down to a low roar. Gabapentin is the best I have found for the pain.""",8.0,67
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""Yes it works. Abstinence is better if you&#039;re not ready. Same story as everyone, had to take it 5 hours after unprotected sex. Two week wait was brutal. """,9.0,4
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on this medicine for years. I know it has helped when other mood stabilizers didn&#039;t but I still have a lot of problems around holidays and I withdraw from everything that makes the holiday important. I have not had any shock treatments since taking Lamictal so guess that is a positive....Good luck to everyone. """,8.0,8
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""As recommended by my urologist, I began taking the 20mg pill every 2 days.  After about 2 doses, I began to have a horrible back ache and headache.  I stopped taking it for about a week and the joint pain faded away.  I reported this to my doctor and he recommended cutting the pill into 3 parts.  Now I take 1/3 every other day with no side effects.  Erections are strong and last as long as necessary.  Also works for 2 days consistently regardless of how many times I get an erection in that time.  Wife and I both can&#039;t believe it works so well and produces such &#039;big&#039; results!""",10.0,86
Ciprofloxacin,Bladder Infection,"""DANGEROUS. Prescribed this for a very painful bladder infection and was given no warnings. I suffered nearly all the side effects (nausea was the worst) but the 500mg every 12 hours only had an effect for about 6 hours, the infection would they return before it was time to take the next dose. Three days of 40degree celsius fevers, being worn down, very little sleep, uncontrollable shaking, twice each day and I was in a bad way. I&#039;m 59 and have taken antibiotics all my life. Yearly in fact until about 25 years ago when I gave up smoking. Since then I have taken antibiotics maybe four times. The last time was about a year ago for a cat bite down to the bone. Don&#039;t recall any side effects. I went private yesterday and got the pills changed.""",1.0,0
Silenor,Insomnia,"""Works well but very tired next day.""",2.0,31
OxyContin,Pain,"""Chronic Pancreatitis and Post-op pain management for Laparoscopic Pancreatic Gluconoma NE tumor Excision. With oxycodone 20mg/ 12 hours.

Take exactly as directed and it works great. Able to work and play. Very rarely need 5 mg Oxycodone immediate release.
Shame there is increasing stigma from abusers.""",10.0,25
Primidone,Seizures,"""No seizures no side effects""",10.0,0
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""225lbs down to 180lbs in less than a year. No negative side effects.""",10.0,181
Sulfasalazine,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""I was recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at the age of 45.  Very early stages according to my doctor.  He placed me on Sulfasalazine.  Started 1 pill per day for 2 weeks then 2 a day the next week then 3x per day the following week.  When I made it to the 3x per day I had a terrible reaction.  Severe nausea, headaches, and sensitivity to light and noticed I felt weak and was  about to go to the emergency room.  I stopped immediately and felt better within days.  I&#039;m diabetic and tested my blood sugar and did notice a massive drop on this medication. The symptoms I was having could have been low blood sugar.  The sulfasalazine may have reacted to my metformin to cause low blood sugar.  I was switched to Plaquenil.""",2.0,8
Calan,Migraine Prevention,"""I started taking Calan (Varapamil) 20 years ago. It decreased my migraines from monthly, to only getting them every five years. So obviously I think it works amazing. 120mg per day, and I take extra if I feel like one is coming on. More recently I also started taking 400mg magnesium, and I think that has helped also. """,10.0,66
Subutex,Opiate Dependence,"""I started Subutex treatment 1 year ago, I could not have made it this far without the subutex and my therapist. The key to this medication being successful is being 100% ready to stop using and having a healthy support system (eg. family, friends) You yourself have to WANT to stop using. Trying to stop to make others happy doesn&#039;t work, trust me I tried a few times and failed miserably. I am continuing my subutex treatment for pain management due to a severe back injury and it works very well.""",10.0,129
Ibuprofen / pseudoephedrine,Sinus Symptoms,"""This is the only medicine I use for a cold or sinus pressure.""",10.0,12
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I was involved on an job related accident 3-18-95. I had 2 major surgeries on my back. I have been on Duragesic patches, spinal cord stimulator, morphine pump, Actiq lozenges. I have received more relief from hydrocodone and have led a more productive life along with returning back to work full time. """,8.0,18
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""1st day and I will update yall. I weigh 195lb and mother of two. I work full time and constantly going with my daughters who are active.  Lets see if this pill works. I will be honest I am feeling a little slow but it just feels like I have had a few beers - nothing scarey ladies. Follow me""",7.0,34
Etanercept,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I took Enbrel for AS for about 3 years.  I noticed a huge improvement in joint swelling after the first dose.  Enbrel really helped my joints feel great.  I was even able to attend aerobic classes!  Unfortunately, on year three of treatment, I developed a life threatening infection in my spine.  I also suffered heart valve damage.  Both of these were declared to be due to the Enbrel.  I knew the risks when I began taking this drug.  It gave me almost three years of feeling great and leading a normal life.  It also almost killed me....""",5.0,40
Topiramate,Seizure Prevention,"""My five year old was prescribed this medicine after he started having breakout seizures on his other medicines. After about two weeks the seizures had not decreased and he started complaining of severe eye pain. A visit to the eye doctor confirmed very high pressure in his eyes. It did not work well for him.""",1.0,26
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I had been on a different BCP for over 20 years and had a generally low libido but pretty much no period with that pill. I went off to have a child then retuned to the same pill and became very emotional and depressed with a worse libido. My doctor changed me to Minastrin and my emotions were much better and libido improved also. I do get spotting the week before my period which is non existent. However now that I&#039;ve been on this pill for over a year my weight has increased 14 pounds. I am so hungry and my blood sugar doesn&#039;t seem to be very steady ( I tend to get low blood sugar easily and am not a diabetic ). So now I&#039;m really hungry and can eat as much as my husband and even though I&#039;m exercising more I continue to gain weight.""",7.0,10
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""I used to have recurrent UTIs, and had no problems with other antibiotics. I hadn&#039;t had one in around 6 months, but am in week 7 of my second pregnancy and they&#039;ve returned. I was given nitrofurantoin, 50mg 4 times per day. 
The first and second dose made me incredibly nauseous all day, delirious and with a fever but freezing hands and feet. The 3rd and 4th mild nausea. I&#039;m on day 2 and there are still mild cystitis symptoms, and again the 1st dose in the morning made me nauseous and delirious. 
I&#039;m too sick to leave the house to change my medication and have had to miss work, but I will definitely be asking for something else if ever prescribed this again.""",1.0,7
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""On Savella for about 3 months now, works great for me. So far no side effects.""",9.0,95
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""I was a failing student, failing math 2 times. In my junior year of high school I took Adderall for the first time, on the first day of the school year. The first day of taking it was astonishing. I was very concentrated in math class, and that&#039;s not it, I had a desire to learn once I got into class. My grades improved to the high 90 percentiles, which I never thought I&#039;d accomplish. But there are side effects to taking Adderall. For me it&#039;s dizziness for about an hour in, headaches on occasion, and being very sleepy around afternoon. I urge parents who have kids with ADD/ADHD to let your kids try it out for a month. It might save their futures. You can skip doses as much as you like, so I don&#039;t take it on summer break or weekends.""",8.0,41
Tretinoin,Acne,"""My experience with Tretinoin Cream, USP .025%, has been awesome! I&#039;m a 16 year old who started, from breaking out every day, black spots on my face everywhere, extreme cystic acne, I felt terrible. I remember looking in the mirror and feeling that I was beautiful BUT if only my acne could go away, there was always a but. In fact, I even cried at one point at how horrible my skin was, it seemed as if everyone noticed. I remember one girl even referring to me as &quot;spotted bump face,&quot; in which she then proceeded to laugh, making a joke off of my insecurities. NOW 3 months later my face is absolutely smooth, I rarely ever wear make up, my spots are barely visible, and the acne? IT&#039;S GONE! It&#039;s like a miracle. I recommend anyone to stick it out!""",10.0,171
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""SO far so good!  Otezla customer service are the best!  I have just started Otezla and no side effects at all -- in fact it seems I have more energy and less itching of my scalp already! No headaches or stomach issues, but will keep an eye out for that later. I am so happy to be able to try this drug as the biologics scare me with cancer issues. I will keep in touch!""",9.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""A really good friend of mine and I hooked up one morning and accidentally finished without pulling out. I took Plan b about 45 minutes later. That was May 3 and I am now 7 weeks pregnant... Plan b does NOT work so don&#039;t waste your money! Stick to the old reliable condom """,1.0,6
Paxil,Anxiety and Stress,"""I took the lowest dose 10mg. The first two days were great I had zero anxiety and felt okay with no side effects but slight lightheadedness. The third day... I was putting on my make up just before work and all of the sudden my pupils got huge and my heart started beating a mile a minute. This calmed down but happened again five minutes later. It started happening every 3-5 minutes and then my chest, feet, and armpits started burning. I started having a panic attack because I was so afraid of what was happening. I couldn&#039;t see right anymore and I was very dizzy. On the way to the hospital I thought I was going to die. My side effects were so severe. This happened for two days after. Doc flushed it out of my system. Beware of this medication""",1.0,27
Metformin,min),"""I consider Glucophage a successful treatment because it has been prescribed to me for ten years and I&#039;ve had no adverse effects at all.  Aside from favorable blood-sugar results, I don&#039;t even feel the drug is in my system.""",8.0,125
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got the Implanon late 2009, now December 2010, I&#039;m debating if I want it removed. I thought this was going to be nice. A friend of mine warned me the worst was yet to come. A few months after getting it put it I experienced weight gain I&#039;m still dealing with this unexplainable fatigue and I&#039;ve acquired a thyroid issue as well as the non stop bleeding, almost no sex drive and I&#039;m only 21. I don&#039;t know how much longer I can deal with feelings a wreck, but I have not been pregnant and that&#039;s the only thing keeping me on this birth control.""",5.0,70
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Endometriosis,"""My doctor started me on Microgestin over a year ago to control my endometriosis symptoms. So far, it has helped completely with the irregular bleeding I was experiencing. I still have pain, so it hasn&#039;t 100% helped with that aspect. One side effect that almost made me stop altogether was the breast tenderness. I do notice that I get a small amount of acne at times. I have suffered with migraines for 17 years and I honestly feel that this  medicine brings them on or makes them worse. I have recorded 21 migraines in less than a year so am currently considering switching to another method of birth control.""",5.0,4
Vardenafil,None,"""Was able to get an erection, but it would only last a couple of minutes before ejaculation. Tried 10mg initially, but results were the same - no staying power. 20mg does the trick. Place the tablet under my tongue, let it dissolve in my mouth. I&#039;m fully erected and hard within minutes. Able to last a lot longer before ejaculation. Able to perform repeatedly throughout the night. A big ego boost for a 52 year old man.""",8.0,10
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Worked wonders for me, acne diminished into oblivion, no weight gain (of which I was terrified), no change in libido to my knowledge, increase in breast size (to my utter delight), no mood swings, and I&#039;m not pregnant.
Which is great. 
""",9.0,4
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 20 yrs old and I had it put in in January and so far its been good. I haven&#039;t had any problems with it except some hair loss but cant really say its more than average and as for acne my face actually has been clearing up. The one downer is that I still get my period but it last up to 3 weeks but its super light. Aside from that its great. This my first time ever taking birth control and its been good to me. The insertion hurt a lot - they told me it would because I haven&#039;t had kids. So it&#039;s good. I recommend it but I also tell people that its not for everyone.""",8.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Taken trinessa lo for several months after ins switched me.  No side effects other than increased appetite, but ortho tricyclen had that too. Gained 10 lbs.  but not much I can do except exercise.  It helps with night sweats too.  Good luck.""",8.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m usually not one to go online and write up reviews for anything- but my experience with this birth control was horrible. I was on this for 2 months. The first month I suffered from debilitating stomach cramps almost everyday for the first 3 weeks, sometimes causing me to have to leave work. Also, I did not have spotting, but had my period mid way through the pack, about day 13, all the way till the last pill. I had my period for almost three weeks. Along with the bleeding and stomach pains, I was also nauseous and lost my appetite completely. I was not myself, feeling sad most of the days. The second month was not much better, my period was only about 10 days but it was before the placebo pills again. No weight gain or acne for me though""",3.0,1
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I took plan b in july26 about 10days after my period and didnt have my period in August. I thought I was pregnant  and was very worried but all pregnancy test came out negative. My next period was supposed to be in September 12th but it eventually came in September 18. Just a few days late. That means there was no period for 2months. Anyways plan b worked although it might affect your circle.""",6.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I love Jolessa. I have no periods for three months and little to no side effects. I was on Depo for eleven years and due to insurance changes had to change to the pill.""",9.0,5
Clobex,Psoriasis,"""The spray is amazing...only thing that will clear my scalp...Right now my scalp is in a mess because my insurance will not pay on it and it is $400 for a 4oz bottle...I can&#039;t afford that.""",10.0,24
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I have been on Savella 4 a short period of time and it took the place of Cymbalta. I suffer from fibromyalgia and migraines. I notice terrible intensity of the headaches. I wake up with a much more intense headache than I used to. The insomnia I&#039;m getting used to, I&#039;m taking amitrytiline for that. I think I&#039;m going to wait it out because fibromyalgia is a complicated disease. There is no 24 hour cure and I notice if I move around it also helps. Worse side effect for me is blurred vision because I am an avid reader. Good luck fibromyalgia suffers. My motto is what do you have to lose. We&#039;re all in pain already what&#039;s the worst that could happen.""",5.0,43
Eucrisa,Atopic Dermatitis,"""I have been getting injections for my edema for years. Last time I was at the derms office I got samples of eucrisa...best stuff ever. I have used so many other topical ointments without success...

This has been like a miracle drug. Problem is my insurance will not cover it..so I c annoy purchase the full tube. My samples are gone!!""",10.0,1
Differin,Acne,"""(A little background on my skin, I get a pimple here and there and overall have pretty normal skin)

I saw a commercial for Differin and immediately went online  to buy it, I thought that the product sounded great for the price! After I purchased it I started looking into side effects and reviews on the product. They were pretty mixed with some people saying they loved it and others saying they hated it but the main thoughts were that it might make your breakouts worse for a few months then get better, and it can make your skin dry and sensitive. 

Well let me tell you I used this product as directed for 3 nights in a row and it gave me a chemical type burn on my face, my skin is flaking off and I am using a TON on moisturizer to try to keep it as hydrated as I can, and it hurts to even touch my face. And I don&#039;t mean like when your skin is dry type of flaking off, I mean like worse sun burn in your life type of flaking off. I also have a pretty high pain tolerance and anytime I touched my face, took my makeup off, put makeup on, or used my moisturizer it felt like 10,000 needles stabbing me in my face while getting burned by a hot iron.

I have now stopped using the product and two days later my skin is still the same; flaking, red, and hurting like no other. 

Do NOT use this product unless you are ready for some serious pain and skin damage.""",1.0,22
Celexa,Depression,"""I&#039;m a 27 year old female. Took Celexa for anxiety that wouldn&#039;t let me leave the house and caused my face to flush with any social interaction, also for depression that debilitated me to the point of almost losing everything.  Celexa was a miracle drug for me.  I used it for approximately 2 years. I loved it until the night sweats (Drenches) started. I woke up 3-4 times a night completely drenched with sweat.  My knee&#039;s would even sweat.  Switched to Zoloft, am now depressed and anxious again, and plan to go back to Celexa and be dehydrated. It&#039;s worth it.""",7.0,28
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""Imitrex does the trick of getting rid of my migraine every time, but the side effects are a little rough.  I feel as though my neck and chest are tightening and achy, but if I go to sleep about 10 minutes after taking Imitrex. I miss the side effects happening to me, and just wake up feeling better.""",7.0,22
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I was looking for reviews for a while trying to find someone who took the pill as late as I did and I couldn&#039;t find any so this is my experience. I Had sex a week and a half ago on April 22nd. We didn&#039;t use protection and I am not on birth control. It was very in the moment and honestly we had been drinking so I wasn&#039;t sure on how sharp his judgement was on pulling out. I ended up taking plan B the following Tuesday night on the 25th so almost 72 hours later which was really cutting it close. I was nervous about it because I had to go to work and still had classes but I ended up feeling fine.  I had absolutely no side effects and got my period right on time which was one week after taking the pill.""",10.0,5
Tri-Sprintec,,"""I am 18 and this is my first time taking birth control. I took the pill to be safe for when I go to college, and to get rid of my acne and regulate my periods. The first month I was doing fine, minimum to no weight gain, increase in breast size, but no change to my acne. However, when my period came, I experienced the worst cramps I have ever had! They were so bad I had to call out sick from work since I could not move without being in pain. My period was also a lot heavier, and it was different. I felt extremely nauseous and faint. Not to mention scared because the flow was so heavy. I am now on my second month and my cramps are worse and my mood swings are bad.""",1.0,0
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""As birth control it worked great because it made be feel protected all the time, and I&#039;m awful at taking pills everyday, but side effect wise-it sucked. I bled for the entire 7 months I had it in my arm (except for 4 day out of the entire 7 months). I also cramped like a mad man ( the number one reason I started taking birth control years ago)  . It made me extremely emotional, and that&#039;s what made me take it out despite the other side effects. It was literally driving me crazy to the point where my family asked is maybe I should think about getting it taken out. I had a past of severe anxiety, and it made it even worse unfortunately. Good thing everyone&#039;s body chemistry is different, hopefully it will help someone else.""",5.0,7
Depakote ER,Migraine Prevention,"""I ben taking 1,000mg a day .I split up 500 in morning and 500 at night for 3 months. I gained 35pounds in the first month. Its a great mood stabilizer,  but it only works part of the time.  I have the shakes ,acne , vision problems from it. I took topimax before it was great but I got kidney stones from it . I need to get another med that actually works!""",4.0,10
Phenazopyridine,Dysuria,"""As everyone knows kidney stones are very painful and very uncomfortable. My doctor prescribed me this medication to help to ease the pain. And it seriously works. I do not like taking pain medication, so I was pleased when I took this and it actually worked.""",8.0,4
Flomax,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Been on Flomax for BPH for 2 yrs now. Its improved my urinary volume and flow rate tremendously. Most night, don&#039;t even get up at all. Better now that I take it at 10pm with a small snack. While it has also caused me to have dry ejaculations (my other half has not complained about this) , I can maintain erection and have multiple ejaculations.""",9.0,122
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I started the depo in July to help with my endometriosis. First shot went fine, I didn&#039;t start bleeding until the end of August. From that point on its been hell. There was a time where I went a month without bleeding. I am due for my 5th shot in February. I highly doubt I will get it. It&#039;s not heavy bleeding but it&#039;s enough to drive you insane. I also had a myometmy (the surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus) I&#039;m not saying the depo caused a cyst but I got a cyst on my ovaries. I read someone else had one too. I&#039;m just really over it. I rather just have a steady period each month and go from there. Honestly, this isn&#039;t worth it. And it&#039;s not even guaranteed it will help my endometriosis.""",2.0,7
Oxymorphone,Pain,"""I have been on Opana about three weeks now for severe, chronic pain. I used to be on 60mg of Oxy-Contin and I took the first dose prior to getting ready to leave for work, after that I would spend the next 10-20 minutes vomiting. Opana doesn&#039;t do that to me in a 20mg dose and I find the pain relief much more lasting and comfortable.  The only medicine I ever took better than Opana for chronic pain relief was the once a day ,now defunct Pallodan.""",9.0,17
Yuvafem,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""No problems with Vagifem. After using Yuvafem for a couple of weeks I started getting a discharge and feeling like I had an infection with burning and itching. It feels as if I am allergic to something in the drug. Going back to Vagifem.""",1.0,18
Amlodipine / valsartan,ge (amlodipine / valsartan),"""I have been using the exforge 10/160 medicine for the last 6-7 years. My blood pressure is controlled but now a days I feel too tired and sleepy feeling all the time.""",6.0,17
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I started using Adipex on March 31.  Today is April 2nd.  I used to drink at LEAST 2 cups of coffee a day.  I haven&#039;t thought about or needed coffee at all since I&#039;ve been taking Adipex. I was a chronic pusher-of-the-snooze-button 20 times every morning.  Now, I wake up feeling refreshed and energized.  The dry mouth?  I personally think it&#039;s the best part.  I&#039;m drinking a liter of water a day.  I don&#039;t think I drank a liter of water the entire year of 2008.  I haven&#039;t weighed myself yet. I&#039;m trying to hold off as long as possible but I can say that my face has gotten a lot thinner.  So if I haven&#039;t lost any weight I know its coming.""",8.0,49
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the nexpanon inserted a month after giving birth, during that month I lost all my baby weight. After that I gained it all back and then some, I&#039;ve worked out and watched my portions but nothing has helped. I don&#039;t have a period but I also breastfeed so it could be due to that. The only good thing about the birth control is that it works. It has also caused terrible depression and mood swings.""",3.0,13
Metronidazole,Dental Abscess,"""Second time taking. 400mg  3 x a day.....always clears up abscess &amp; I&#039;ve never ever had a single side effect.""",10.0,35
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Insertion was straight forward. Did leave a little scar, despite being told it wouldn&#039;t. It&#039;s not noticeable.

The only reason why I would advise the implant is because of its reliability - it lasts a few years and once it&#039;s in you never have to worry about it. I had no periods for the entire time I had it in (9 months). Carries no risk of infection like down there but make sure you keep the wound clean and dry. Didn&#039;t notice any difference with acne. I actually lost weight around the time I had it inserted.

However, I would say to be careful of a few things. One of which is the mood swings. I was emotional - cried for the first 3 months but it settled. Lower sex drive. Once I started eating refined sugar I put on weight. No more than 4kg""",7.0,3
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""I&#039;m so sad reading all these great reviews . I am the odd one out I first time I took gabapentin it was prescribed 300mg 3x daily prn for anxiety and I took one and it helped alottle but not much so I waited about 30 minutes and took another I was on cloud 9 nothing bothered me and I slept like a baby . But my dr told me to take 2before bed and that was too much on my heart and I&#039;ve never suffered heart problems on my life 600mg had my heart going so slow it hurt and I had to tell myself to breathe. Very scary and even days later I was still suffering complications. I&#039;m too scared to go back to how I originally took it because anything that messes with my heart is a no for me""",2.0,44
Doxycycline,Bacterial Infection,"""I have taken doxy before and was fine both then and now .I was taking it for a sinus and lung infection.
I have no complaints as long as I stick to the instructions . 
ALWAYS drink A WHOLE GLASS OF WATER  (250 ml&#039;s +)  with the dose . 
avoid dairy foods 
and avoid anything high in metals  iron, magnesium, zinc etc.
DON&#039;T lie down for at least 20 minutes after .
no side affects .""",8.0,35
Prevpac,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""On Day 6 of the 14 day treatment. The side effects I&#039;ve experienced haven&#039;t been too bad: the bad taste in your mouth (usually at night and first thing in the morning), hard time staying asleep (insomnia), yellow stools, and some left side aches which I think may have to do with constipation. I&#039;m sure I would be worse if I didn&#039;t take a probiotic with every dose of these meds.""",8.0,15
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have only been taking this pill for 3 nights already....my appetite has gone down since I started.  So far, only side effect...hope it stays that way!  I don&#039;t get sick, just nothing sounds good and I am eating less.""",5.0,16
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I have had fibromyalgia for over 10 years and have tried almost everything for it with no relief. The Cymbalta and Lyrica helped a little, but not enough. I started on the Savella 9 days ago and had to stop on the 7th day. Yes, it did help incredibly well with the pain, but the side effects I was having were worse than any amount of pain. I was only sleeping 2 hours a night, if that. I just really didn&#039;t feel like I was all there and I couldn&#039;t even function in my every day life. For now, I&#039;ll be dealing with the pain and hoping these side effects go away very soon. Good luck to all of you who try it.""",1.0,36
Tri-Previfem,Birth Control,"""No sex drive at all. In a bad mood sometimes throughout the day for no apparent reason. Thinking of switching to something else.""",6.0,9
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 16 and have been on this birth control for about a year and few months now. The first few months, had weird brown discharge and I was really moody, boobs were really sore, and they grew. I&#039;ve gained about 15 pounds since being on birth control.. I was put on it for regulating my period but have had my first boyfriend and I have been sexually active. My acne wasn&#039;t bad to begin with but now its starting to act up, I still get moody.. And sometimes my periods come three days late (its exactly 3 days every time) but it ends up coming which worried me before. But it does its job in regulating and preventing pregnancy.""",6.0,7
Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I cannot believe I had to pay $148 bucks for this! Medicare part D didnt cover it...so the pharmacy called the Dr to let him know which ones they DID cover- but know-he said this was &quot;the best&quot;. So I stopped eating 24 hrs before colonoscopy. Nothing but water/chicken broth/ apple juice. Trust me I have taken milk of magnesia and had 100% better results! When I told the Dr that I didn&#039;t feel my colon was cleansed enough they went ahead and did it anyways...anything for a buck! Of course he said he couldn&#039;t finish and only got the lower bowel-Duh!  Next time I will do my own cleanse! This is just a shame knowing he got a kickback from pharmaceutical company!""",1.0,5
L-methylfolate,Depression,"""Within just days of my first dose, I could fell a huge, positive difference. My mind and speech were clearer, my anxiety was nearly unrecognizable, and I was just plain happy. I admit that the cost has been somewhat limiting at times. When I have chosen to delay filling a prescription for a week or two, not only can I feel the difference, but my coworkers, family and friends quickly point out the changes. It&#039;s an amazing supplement and worth every penny (when I have it to spare). Plan to stay on it from now on!""",9.0,95
Vilazodone,Depression,"""I went to my Doctor with main concern being sex drive. He suggested I&#039;m probably very stressed. And I was, I have two small children. Welbutrin helped my sex drive, I quit stress smoking, and it suppressed my appetite. I just felt really unstable, and was lashing out. I took it for a couple of months then asked to change. I was given Viibryd. I was given 10mg the first week, 20 the second week, 40 the third. Everything was great until I started taking the 40mg. I took it for two days. During those two days I started having panic attacks that I had never experienced before. I thought I was losing my mind! I went back down to 20mg and things got back to normal and I love it! I did experience diarrhea for a while, I&#039;m not sure if it was related.""",7.0,89
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been on these now for around 4 months - they really are impressive.
I was previously on Citalopram and Sertraline but didn&#039;t find these to be any help, so these were next in my thoughts to try. 
I have suffered from anxiety, BDD, panics, OCD, overactive thoughts and depressive mood for some time now, and I was recommended to go on these because i was feeling so low always. I also experienced high amounts of anger outbursts from the issues, which have now been cut down greatly thanks to these tablets. Taking these has also improved my relationships. Although I am far from being mentally well, I am happy to say that i am now more stable and hopefully more able to manage the problems better than before.
40mg""",10.0,26
Mesalamine,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""I was diagnosed with left-sided UC in May of 2015. My GI prescribed 4.8 grams (4 pills in the am) of Lialda, plus 1 Canasa suppository (1 gram) at night. The suppository was for 3 weeks only.

Within 2 weeks, the bleeding stopped, and I no longer saw the remnants of the colon tissue erosions when I had a bowl movement. I stopped taking the Canasa after a week and a half, because I think it was leading me towards diarrhea, and I felt slight rectal pain. There was no noticeable negative effect to me stopping the Canasa dose at that point. I continued to take the regular dosage of Lialda.

I had some dizziness the first week or two, but that had since abated. I also noticed acne that I haven&#039;t had in many years. No issues with hair thinning.""",8.0,28
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I have been on this drug for about 10 years, I have tried to slowly come off of it, thinking Im ok but it was a disaster, dont let your pride effect your life! I was going through divorce, stress at work, and overall angry thoughts and depression. What it did for me was make the bad moments less extended, I still get stressed and have normal bad days but the lingering of these moments lessened. I never post this type of stuff, but I hope I can help someone, this med may have saved my marriage and my childrens upbringing!!! i did have to incrwase dose after a couple years though""",10.0,92
Effexor XR,Depression,"""I BEEN TAKING EFFEXOR FOR 4weeks FINALLY I FEEL GOOD IT&#039;S A MIRACLE I WAS SUFFERING REAL BAD DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AND THOUGHTS OF GIVING UP ON LIFE. EFFEXOR WORKS, THIS IS THE BEST I FELT SINCE I WAS 23 NOW I&#039;M 30 AND YES I FEEL VERY HAPPY TO KNOW I DIDN&#039;T GIVE UP AND FINALLY FOUND A MIRACLE PILL AND IT&#039;S ONLY BEEN A MONTH THANKS EFFEXOR SAVED MY LIFE THANK YOU.""",8.0,132
Imitrex,Migraine,"""I&#039;ve had migraines since age 12, so 30 years. I received Imitrex at 25 and am forever grateful! I average one migraine every 2-3 months, usually w/changes in weather and/or interrupted or reduced sleep. If I recognize the aura phase (usually smells, sometimes halos or light streaks/trails), and take Imitrex within the first couple of hours, it can completely ward off the pain. If I don&#039;t catch it in the aura and take it after actual pain hits, it&#039;s still helpful but I will still be subject to 2-3 days pain and need recurring doses, plus I supplement Imitrex with naproxen and caffeine. But it works. I&#039;ve gone from being bed-bound in a dark, silent room to being able to work- even w/flourescent lights- without vomiting or worse. Life changing""",9.0,10
Brexpiprazole,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Was on this medication for a month and a half, no positive results just diarrhea.""",1.0,0
Mobic,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Immediate improvements in my joint arthritis level was noticed within 3 days and I&#039;ve been able work regular hours.""",10.0,76
Beclomethasone,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I&#039;ve been on Qvar 40 for 4 years because of drastically out of control asthma. It works great for controlling the asthma but it aggravates a heart condition that I have- PVC- so I&#039;m unable to use it as prescribed. Instead of twice a day I use it once every other day. About 2 months ago I ran out and couldn&#039;t afford to get to the doctor for a new prescription so I just went without it. My breathing got so bad that I felt like I was living on my rescue inhaler. Just finally got my new prescription today and after one use I&#039;m already feeling better. 

The only downside to this medication is the cost and since I don&#039;t have insurance it&#039;s all out of pocket. """,8.0,36
Ketoconazole,Dandruff,"""I used Nizoral for about 8 years.  It was excellent for eliminating dandruff which was a bad problem.  But about one year ago I started having severe itching on my upper back and upper front (chest) area.  It was complete itching so severe that benadryl ointment (over the counter) for poison ivy relief and similar products were needed to calm the itchiness.  Crazy itchiness!  My dermatologist gave me steroid creams for the itching and I requested a biopsy to find out more.  Inflammation showed.  I decided to quit using Nizoral and finally the itching went away mostly.  I use baby shampoo now followed by Head and Shoulders shampoo.  So far so good.  Be warned that you might develop an allergy to Nizoral or the generic years later.""",5.0,0
Risperidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I am on risperidone 3 mg x 2 times. It works great. Only problem until now is the weight gain.""",7.0,2
Orlistat,Obesity,"""I took Xenical years ago. Was working a very physical postal job so I did get quite a bit of exercise but before taking it had not lost much. Once I started it, I lost thirty pounds within a couple of months with very little effort. Side effects were minimal as long as I didnt eat excessive fat but as good as it worked, I could handle them.""",10.0,150
Lamictal,Seizure Prevention,"""I have dealt with seizures for 6 years. I started off with Depakote and changed over to Lamictal back in June. I started off with 100 mg split in 1/2, 50mg (morning and at night). Now I&#039;m taking three pills in the morning and night 75 mg. I don&#039;t see that much of results. With Depakote I didn&#039;t experience seizures. """,6.0,20
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""Breakthrough bleeding for 2 straight weeks. It&#039;s not worth it to me.""",3.0,3
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""I had a bacterial infection, either an UTI or a stomach bacteria which made my stomach round and very achy. I started taking this medicine along with Cipro and the first day I felt much better. I took this medicine 3 times a day. I did not have any side effects. I got better. My stomach and bladder are fine. I don&#039;t know what I had but I glad I got rid of it with this medication.""",10.0,6
Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""I was worried going into this medicine after reading so many negative things. I took it for 14 days and had minimal side effects. I feel like it did what it was intended to do, and am grateful my pain has ceased and am feeling human again.  The only side effects I had were a headache one day...drowsiness...bad taste in the mouth a couple times, and a pretty active female yeast infection.  All of which are better now.  Good luck, to those who need it . Wishing you good results too.""",10.0,33
Bystolic,High Blood Pressure,"""I understand this medicine is relatively new and very expensive.  Not covered in some cases.  While I have been on it only 3 weeks, I experience insomnia.  Have to take Tylenol PM. Feeling cold all the time.  Cramps have
increased in leg, knees and hand mostly at night.  Unable to
walk as much without muscle pains.  Take 5mg daily. Hope
this helps.""",6.0,70
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I feel the need to warn people about the withdrawal symptoms of getting off of this drug. I am home right now because I feel nauseated, my coordination is way off. I have severe head shock, and can&#039;t sleep. Look for these types of stories before taking these types of medicines.""",1.0,275
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I was prescribed co-ciprofloxacin for a urintary tract infection.  I took one pill and within a few hours Ii became beat red, all over my body, as if I had been sitting in the sun for hours,  My face was scarlet and I was itchy all over and I was  constantly scratching and appying creams, but to no avail.  I have Lupus and MS and my joint pain is worse as a result of the drug.  I have always had beautiful skin, peaches and cream complexion,  and almost no wrinkles or lines in my face.  After taking only one pill, I now have wrinkles and lines - it completely destroyed my skin.  I also have balance issues, directly caused by the drug.  I have a dizzyness in the morning when getting out of bed. I am going to talk to a lawyer.""",1.0,9
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started my journey on August the 10th it has been almost two weeks since being prescribed this medication and I have nothing but great things to say about it! I have lost an additional 4 lbs since my first weigh in at 208 on August 9th. Even the few side effects that I have are totally worth it. I almost immediately get dry mouth not long after taking the pill but I am consuming at least 64 oz of water daily that is good! Previously I would choose other things no so great for me. Slight constipation although it could be my vitamin, I can deal with that. I am extremely energized. I am eating way less but do try to stay conscious of making sure to nibble throughout the day. My diet is normal I eat what I want but stay under 1800 Calories.""",10.0,15
Tekturna,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been on numerous medicines that did not work. Dr finally put me on Tekturna and blood pressure really came down. However I have had to change insurance and they require proof that other medicines have not worked, they don&#039;t want to pay because it is expensive.""",9.0,15
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""I am 21 years old. I started Trinessa when I was 18 for birth control. The pill was wonderful, and I stayed on it for about 8 months or so. I stopped the pill for six months, but because my periods become irregular I started the pill again. This time I&#039;ve been on it the longest probably a year and a half or 2. I think the last 6 months or so have been hell. I experienced cramping, bloating, and nausea starting on week 2 of the pill pack. Close to week 3 I have a series of migraines. The headaches were too much for me. I stopped the pills and am now on Loestrin 24 Fe. I just started week two, so I don&#039;t know how well these work. Overall Trinessa is an effective pill. I think my body just got tired of it. I hope my review helps!""",6.0,3
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""Worked great but it also worked on smoking when I took the pill in the morning I didn&#039;t crave, think about, or smoke a cigarette! I took the pill at 7 am and knew when it wore off at around 2pm because I would start craving a cigarette. I only had a trial for three days and would like to try it again because I really hate smoking and this pill work wonders in the smoking department! Also worked for food cravings and when I did eat I ate half of what I normally would!""",9.0,52
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I&#039;m 32 weeks 5 days pregnant. Was admitted into maternity yesterday after throwing up every few minutes all yesterday morning. They have me fluids and Gravol but that only made me drowsy, and did nothing for the throwing up so they decided to give me the Zofran. It started working as soon as it was into my body. It&#039;s was quick and very effective!""",10.0,32
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Good""",10.0,29
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got on Aviane after 4 years off the pill and I have no complaints. No weight gain, good sex drive. I&#039;m all about it!""",10.0,6
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""After 4 years of painful periods my Paraguard embedded and perforated my uterus. I went to my doctor after experiencing bleeding for over a week. I was shocked to learn I was pregnant, and had to have a D&amp;C to save my life. The Paraguard caused internal scarring and possible infertility. This was the worst experience of my life and I warn everyone to avoid this birth control method. It is ineffective and can turn life threatening. I share my personal experience to inform others of the risks, which were not fully shared with me.""",1.0,6
Clarithromycin,Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis,"""Had a nasty case of tonsillitis that I was given penicillin for initially.  After two days my symptoms had worstened and Dr gave me clarithromycin.
After just one tablet I began to feel better quickly. That evening I was able to manage a bowl of soup,  that morning I was struggling with sips of water.  Horrendous wind two days into week course, like a chemical smell.  Then third and fifth day quite a bad case of diarrhoea with same chemical odour. No stomach pains and liveable with due to being effective as an antibiotic!
Pain completely gone now upon swallowing.  Yawning and sneezing still very painful and can still feel lump when swallowing. Ears, glands and neck still sore but still have two days still to take.
Have a nasty taste in mouth.""",8.0,8
Valsartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been taking this medication off an on for abut 10 years.  My experience is that it lowers my blood pressure to around 120/60 from average 140/75.  My problem is it causes me to have problems with my legs and I can&#039;t have good erections. I stop it for few days and my erection returns to normal.  That&#039;s my biggest problem with it.""",3.0,64
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Took 2 doses of .75 trulicity a couple months ago (over 2 weeks) and got severe flu-like symptoms. Nausea, loss of appetite (which was expected), headaches, lethargy. Symptoms didn&#039;t start for a few days so it&#039;s hard to tell if it is definitely a cause. Stopped taking it and gave my body time to feel normal again to rule out actual flu. Took another shot this Sunday evening and felt fine until Thursday when I woke with all the same flu symptoms again. Now I&#039;m pretty sure it&#039;s the trulicity and will not be taking it again.""",3.0,19
Nexium,Barrett's Esophagus,"""I was on Nexium for more than 4 years and the Barrett&#039;s esophagus that I have has been stable. I believe that Nexium has healing properties, but change in diet has to come with it. My husband&#039;s insurance now refuses to pay for it because it is supposedly for short term. """,10.0,42
MS Contin,Chronic Pain,"""Wonder pill for me. I suffer with back pain and this really helps me get through the day.""",10.0,44
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""I had a fever of 102 for 2 days with flu symptoms so the dr perscribed me tamiflu saying it would work wonders. I only took it for two days before he told me to stop. Everytime I would take it I would throw up. It didn&#039;t matter if I took it with food or not the result was nausea and then vomiting. My dr eventually said to just take Tylenol and stop the tamiflu which was much better and eventually broke the fever. The medicine cost me $50 with insurance which is high to me. I would never use this again. Horrible medicine""",1.0,11
Falmina,Birth Control,"""I was taking another birth control pill for a couple years and never had any side effects from it. Then, a couple weeks ago I went to get a refill and the pharmacy said that the pill I was taking had been replaced by Falmina. They said it had the same ingredients as the last pill I had been taking. The first week of taking this new pill, I bought everything was normal, then within the second week I started getting really angry and sad, etc. I also started spotting, which I never did between periods before. I&#039;ve even been extremely tired and haven&#039;t had any energy in the past couple weeks. I was not expecting any of these side effects since I thought there was not a difference in medication, but the crazy mood swings and tiredness  terrible.""",3.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Well i guess overall it accomplished the goal of not getting pregnant. But i have been bleeding for 80% of 14 months!!! It ranges from &quot;oh my god! I need a transfusion to damnit, more clothes ruined&quot; mood is slingshotting &amp; im completely over this entire thing. I just removed it two days ago &amp; am bleeding through super plus tampons in less than an hour. Not worth it.""",2.0,6
Cartia XT,Atrial Flutte,"""I had a terrible reaction to Cartia XT&#039;s formulation of Cardizem, when my usual manufacturer, PAR who also makes Cardizem capsules, was not in stock at my pharmacy.
So they substituted Cartia XT&#039;s formulation of Cardizem; I began having extreme racing, more than usual AF, and it continued to recur within about an hour after taking it each day.  
It was very alarming, because PAR manufacturer of Cardizem never gave me a bad reaction and I had been taking it for years.
Pharmacists who try to tell you that all generics are the same but that is misleading.  the main ingredient prescription drug must be the same as the brand; but the manufacturer can vary the remaining ingredients; and it is very difficult to find out what they are.""",1.0,23
Pentasa,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""I take 1000 mg 2x day along with Humira every two weeks.  The combination works very well for me and I&#039;m healthier than I&#039;ve been in years.  The only significant side-effect for me has been anxiety.  I am told it is not a side effect but I&#039;ve been off and on Pentasa over the years and the 3 years stretch where I was off completely, my anxiety went away entirely.  It wasn&#039;t until I went back on Pentasa that I made the connection.""",8.0,33
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""I&#039;ve been irregular for years now, constipated off and on all of the time. It&#039;s been a few days since I had a bowel motion. Took the cherry magnesium citrate at 6:45pm tasted like cherry vinegar. I was instructed to drink lots of water after drinking the magnesium and by 7:35 I was not feeling good. I thought I was going to throw up for sure so I went to the bathroom and had a bowel movement. Once the &quot;blockage&quot; was released it just kept coming and then sure enough I threw up too! Single worst experience throwing up in my entire life, the magnesium really burned, but at least I&#039;m not constipated anymore.""",8.0,40
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Took this pill for about two months then stopped immediately as I saw hives and started losing patches of my hair. I&#039;m 21 and now I&#039;m super self conscious. Heading to the Dr tomorrow.""",1.0,4
Raltegravir,HIV Infection,"""So far, my experience has been a good one.  This is my first time being on any medication and my biggest fear was the possible side effects.  I have had a slight headache (once or twice), and dizzy a few times.  I will take these side effects any day over some of the ones I&#039;ve seen from other patients. Overall it has been a good experience!""",10.0,4
Fluoxetine,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""Sarafem should be in the water. Have suffered from depression my whole life. Never knew how bad it was until I started to take Sarafem. Started at 20mg I am at 40mg today. Have tried to decrease dose or come off completely, usually blaming weight gain &amp; tiredness on it, but it was not worth it. Very little weight gain and my tiredness never went away. I have been on Sarafem for over 10 years. If anything it saved my marriage! Take each night before bed &amp; have the script written for the brand name...there is a difference!""",10.0,51
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I have been on Contrave for a month and a half. Started off taking 1 pill and I felt fine. So 5 days into it I bumped up to 2 pills. Still felt fine. My appetite got less and my cravings for sweets did too. Once I started taking 4 pills is when this headache started. And it has not gone away. Every single day I have the most pounding headache. I&#039;ve tried taking Advil/Tylenol to get rid of it but nothing works. I go to bed with it and wake up with it. I have done no exercise but still lost 15 lbs since starting Contrave but it is getting to the point where is this headache worth it? My doctor seems to think it will subside. I have started my second bottle and have just began to space my pills out. I hope things start to change.""",7.0,26
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I didn&#039;t read any reviews on the product until after I had already inserted it, but my friend was just talking about how she used it so I trusted it to work. I was laying in bed on my phone during the time that I read everyone saying how painful montistat was and at that time I didn&#039;t feel anything. about an hour later I started to feel a little discomfort, and as the night went on (I was out and about) the burning started. I came home later that night, took a hot bath and went to sleep. the hot bath made the discomfort go away and by the time I woke up I felt no pain or itching. so basically, I don&#039;t reccomend taking this at any the other than when you are sleeping. I&#039;m sure I would&#039;ve slept through the pain otherwise. the product works !""",10.0,2
Estradiol,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""Estring is great. I have previously tried Premarin and Estrace cream and Vagifem tablets without success. Estring is not messy and you don&#039;t even have to think about it. It provides the necessary hormones to relieve the other symptoms without other issues.""",9.0,31
Tramadol,Pain,"""One pill makes me sick more than 24 hours regardless of diet and is generally ineffective for pain. Nausea and lack of pain relief was so bad, had to get something that does not cause debilitating nausea, pain relief was not noticeable at all.""",1.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""After my doctor diagnosed me with CAH three weeks ago he put me on this birth control to help regulate my periods. I have been experiencing cramps on and off (like period cramps). Extreme breast tenderness and swelling. Diarrhea, nausea (without vomiting). Mood swings, sex drive is the same but have a very hard time reaching satisfaction, and my skin is very clear. Going to continue on this pill to see if in time side effects will decrease.""",6.0,13
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This had to be the worst experience I have ever had in my life.
I was scheduled for a colonoscopy that had to be cancelled.
I started the prep at 5 PM, as instructed. The 2nd prep was to start at 8 PM. I became violently ill. Projectile vomit, like in the Exorcist. I could not keep it down. I call the GI that was on call, who happened to be the one that was going to do my procedure, and he told me that it was &quot;normal&quot; and not to worry. Normal?
If you can, I strongly suggest you steer clear of this product.""",1.0,14
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""It helped with the respiratory issues quickly, BUT within a day of starting this I&#039;ve been experiencing dizziness, headaches &amp; nausea later followed by stomach cramps &amp; diarrhea ....not sure I can finish the last 2 days of it...the dizziness is the worst.""",4.0,16
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I was prescribed these for an onset of panic attacks that would spike my BP to 175 over 130. Taking these 0.5 mg pills did nothing but make me lose my short term memory. I still felt panicked and my BP would only drop slightly until I rode out the attack.""",1.0,5
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I have had firbo for 16 years. My stupid doctor , who knew nothing about fibro, put me on some opiates and the one that worked was morphine. it was great, I loved it and then 2 months ago  my doctor took me off morphine-paranoid I think about people overdosing.. I was furious with her and plan on changing doctors soon. I called Pfizer and qualified for no charge Lyrica . I received it 4 days ago, 150 mg . I sleep great with it and I also take xanex, trazadone, amitriptyline for sleep, I take it in the morning with my antidepressents and feel ok then I take it around noon and sometimes I feel really flaky. I need to gain about 10 pounds so I am not worried about weight gain.So far it is ok, still have pain but its not horrible..""",8.0,24
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""Works for knee pain for several years. Also gives a psychological boost of energy . Recently my pharmacy switched to Alvogen alv/196 tablets for the 5/325 mg&#039;s and they do absolutely nothing for pain or mood boost.  I was told that I was not the first person to complain. Roxicet is the best imho.""",10.0,2
Mononessa,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Before this I had been using the Depo Shot and then Yaz for a year and had constant bleeding and spotting on both. Once I started taking Mononessa my bleeding stopped in two days. It&#039;s been two weeks since starting the pack and all is still good. I have noticed a tiny increase in pimples and my breasts have become slightly bigger and tender, but not painful. I have high hopes for this pill.""",10.0,17
Mexitil,Arrhythmia,"""This drug did help some but I still experienced problems. This drug also made me feel and act like an old man. Once I stopped taking it my energy levels rebounded. I am looking for something better.""",3.0,13
Duloxetine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I personally didn&#039;t like this medication as it made me so sick I couldn&#039;t eat lost weight and generally felt weak due lack of energy from not eating. Although my GP told me this was a rare occurrence as the side effects generally stop after a couple of days after weeks they didn&#039;t. Still looking for a medication that suits me personally. Glad it has been effective so many others""",1.0,9
Doryx,Acne,"""I had tried every combination of topical skincare routines for years and had had no luck with clearing up my acne. Doryx cleared up my acne almost overnight and I have been taking it for several weeks and have been almost completely clear--I can&#039;t even remember the last time I was!. Very satisfied!""",10.0,59
Doxylamine / pyridoxine,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""I am currently 7.5 weeks pregnant, and I started experiencing debilitating nausea at about six weeks. I&#039;ve been taking Diclegis for a few days now (2 before bed and 1 more during the day if necessary) and it&#039;s helped quite a bit. My nausea has decreased between 60 and 80%, and my appetite is returning. I actually went out to dinner with friends last night and enjoyed myself! I have had some drowsiness, but I can still get through my work day OK. And thank goodness for my great prescription coverage - $40/100 tablets! I hope it continues to control my symptoms this well.""",9.0,8
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m married, 34 years old and I have no kids. Taking the pill was such a hassle so I decided to get the Mirena. It was very painful when it was inserted,then had cramping for the rest of that day! For the first 6 weeks I spotted off and on and then my periods just stopped. I still got cramps every few months, but never needed to take anything. The 5th and final year of me having Mirena, I started to spot monthly. I called my OB, they just said that the levonorgestrel wears off over time. I made the decision that I was going to have another one put in. Taking the old one out didn&#039;t hurt at all, you feel a little pressure. Inserting the new one was less painful but still uncomfortable. It&#039;s been 4 days and I still have a little cramping but overall HAPPY.""",8.0,7
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I started taking 10mg daily about 2 years ago.  It has made me less stressed on a daily basis and has decreased any anxiety I had about the little things in life.  I used to be paranoid about a lot of minor things and that paranoia has gone away almost completely.  My moods were &quot;down &quot; at least 2 weeks out of 4 in my cycle.  I thought this would help me feel more upbeat, along with eliminating the anxiety.  At first I felt tired but after a couple of months, but after 2 months I was back to my normal self.  I recommend this medicine to anyone who feels daily anxiety and stress and long-lasting (2 weeks at a time) mood swings.""",9.0,11
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""This is my first day on Pristiq and I am having the worst side effects. First, I noticed a huge decrease in my appetite. Headache all day, clenched jaw, crying, irritable, a little aggravation. I don&#039;t know if I should stick this out or not. I was really hoping that this would help since I suffer from depression, anxiety, and OCD. I don&#039;t want to give up.""",3.0,3
Robaxin,,"""I have had a couple of automobile related auto accidents over the years that have caused severe spinal issues. 1 cervical laminectamy, two fusions and numerous procedures later spanning almost 2 decades. Robaxin is the one drug that I can count on for spasm relief. Over the years various doctors have tried to put me on other medicines but I always came back to the one that worked quickly and without fail.""",10.0,74
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I went on Chantix for five weeks in on fat Tuesday 2016 it was 10 years since I had a cigarette, the most amazing thing is that I&#039;ve never missed a day of smoking.
 Though I had no side effects my daughter tried it and told me that she had contemplated suicide so she stopped using it immediately and all was well. We did discover later that she had ADD which may have contributed to the side effect.""",10.0,11
Abilify,Schizophrenia,"""I took this pill for 2 months. I couldn&#039;t take it, I had nausea and vomiting. The only good thing was that I lost 20lbs when I was on it.""",3.0,17
Aripiprazole,Schizophrenia,"""Side effect: pacing alot, facial movement.""",1.0,21
Amoxil,Bladder Infection,"""I started feeling better within a half of a day. This was good because I had been suffering for 6 days trying to get into the doctor. I feel much better now with no side effects. I had a terrible reaction in the past to Cipro so I was happy to try another medicine that worked better for me.""",10.0,179
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Migraine,"""I&#039;ve used regular and migrane vesions of Excedrin and they have both work effectively.  The pain relief is realized within 15 minutes of taking.  I swear by this product and have used countless others when I did not have Excedrin at my disposal.  I highly recommend this product.""",10.0,14
Venlafaxine,Hot Flashes,"""after reading all the comments I thought I&#039;d asked a question, I just start taking venlafaxine yesterday, last night I notice my tummy was upset, got up this morning with a mild headache, is this normal.""",2.0,10
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I have been taking this medication for about 5 weeks now. Regarding the migraines, I have only had one and this is because I was over tired (not a trigger but felt terrible and it was more a bad headache). I suffer from cluster headaches/migraines and have done since about the age of 12 for about 25 years (now 38). Pretty healthy otherwise, normal weight, would like to lose 7lbs (like most) but had Xmas weight to shift. I was put on 25mg a day - at night. Wow, did I experience the crazy side effects! But, these were to be expected. Appetite reduced, about 7lb lost, until Easter...5 day binge! But, hope to get back on track. Will report back soon""",8.0,5
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""I have take this for oth chronic pain and withdrawal from opiates. Started because brand name was too expensive when I lost insurance. So very good if you don&#039;t have insurance because selfpay (~$1.56-$1.89) is better than brand ($8-9). Took one brand that worked well but today was provided with &quot;460&quot; on tab; not a huge fan of taste. Otherwise, effective and cost is good.""",9.0,2
Gabapentin,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""At a lower dosage, this worked well for my husband&#039;s diabetic foot pain. A higher dosage switch caused him to lose 4 days of memory, during which he was confused, completely off balance, at times delusional, dizzy, as well as talked and walked and ate in his sleep. We will be discussing this with his GP. He went from a 300 mg to an 800 mg. """,6.0,59
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""Weight loss, more energy, much less anxiety and stress, no mood swings. I do feel shaky in the morning and at night and don&#039;t sleep quite as soundly.""",9.0,64
Elavil,Pain,"""I&#039;m on 200 mg at night. I know it&#039;s more than most people. I have chronic pain from degenerative bone disease plus I&#039;m bipolar. This med is old school but it has helped me more than any of the newer meds. It is worth trying if other meds haven&#039;t helped.""",6.0,138
Niaspan,High Cholesterol,"""Had high Triglycerides for more than a decade.  Was on Niaspan for much of that time.  Little or no impact on my numbers (continually had 400 level Triglycerides or higher)

My daughter, a nursing student, suggested I look at something different.  Finally moved to Lopid.  Take 1 pill when I wake up, and one 30 minutes before my evening meal. 

Since taking Lopid, I&#039;ve not had a number higher than 150, and I&#039;m eating what I want.  
I realize that Niaspan might work for some.  But if it&#039;s not working for you, I strongly recommend trying Lopid.""",1.0,2
Contrave,Obesity,"""I am having big success so far!  Have been on it 3 weeks and have lost 12 pounds. My cravings and food obsessions are gone. I feel &quot;normal&quot; again. Have had a few slight headaches but over all very pleased.""",9.0,25
Sertraline,Depression,"""I started using Sertraline HCL for my major depression.  I started out with 1/2 50mg pill for 1 week then switching to the entire pill from then on.  By the beginning of the 2nd week I noticed a better mood in general.  My husband also noticed a different in my moods.  So for mental clarity, etc. it was great.  The side effects, however, just became unbearable and I stopped taking it after 3 weeks.  Mild/temporary side effects were nausea for about 2 days during the first week then the sweating started.  By the start of the 2nd week I was sweating all the time.  My face broke out in huge pimples (not normal for me) and my neck itched like crazy!  Doctor told me to stop taking it and as quickly as it lifted my mood, it dropped it again.""",6.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Has worked wonderfully for me! Take it religiously.""",8.0,1
Tri-Previfem,Acne,"""This bc helped with acne but I also used epiduo with it. The first month was great no nausea or headaches(I&#039;m prone to headaches). My acne was mild and this pill helped clear it up a lot, along with epiduo. The 2nd month was where all the problems started. Within 2 days of the first week I started getting headaches along with nausea and vomiting. It was awful I threw up every night while taking this. I had a headache for 4 days straight as well. I&#039;m not even to my second week of the second month of taking this and I can&#039;t do it anymore it&#039;s not worth it for me. My hormones are crazy, I&#039;m not use to being so emotional and crying all the time. I wanted this pill to help clear up my mild acne, but I don&#039;t care anymore, this isn&#039;t worth it.""",3.0,4
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I have had my implanon in for just over a month now, I have experienced NO bleeding, no pain, no weight gain whatsoever. I have retained water in my face slightly and I am hungry ALL the time but I have been quite strict about eating only at meal times and healthily because I was quite worried about weight gain due to family history of heart problems. In the first two weeks I did experience some mood swings but that seems to be normal now. I normally have a very high sex drive and that hasn&#039;t changed at all. The little rod feels comfortable now, I don&#039;t even notice it unless I think about it but for the first two weeks it did pinch a little when I full extended arm but not anymore. So far my experience is fantastic:)""",10.0,11
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""First 10 days were brutal. STICK THEM OUT! Lots of people seem to have an initial period of getting used to this drug. My first 10 days I was unable to eat, nausea, anxiety increased to a point I was barely able to leave the house, crying for no reason. Just stick it out. Day 10 through about 6 weeks I noticed not much improvement. At about 6 weeks I noticed improvement in my anxiety, able to function much better. My anxiety disorder has only improved more and more since I&#039;ve been on this drug (also seeing a therapist for anxiety). Just know there may be an initial period of terrible side effects. I&#039;ve gained like 2 lbs, but it&#039;s due to being happier &amp; having a new boyfriend because I am finally able to function as a normal person.""",9.0,41
Prozac,Depression,"""I was put on Mirtazapine by my doctor recently and the side effects of it were horrendous. Slept for hours on end, when I did get up I was living through a fog. I couldn&#039;t function on a day to day basis. The nightmares were awful, vivid very scary dreams that I couldn&#039;t force myself to wake from so I decided enough. I had been on citalopram before that and it was no longer helping so I was switched to the mirtazapine. I went back on Prozac and in less than a week I feel better, my head is clear and I can do things I enjoy. I don&#039;t sleep well anyway so the Prozac has no effect on that. I will stick with the Prozac.""",9.0,18
Orlistat,Obesity,"""Worked well for me. Lost 7 pounds in one month with no exercise. Haven&#039;t gained it back either.""",7.0,56
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""Couple more things to add. When you wake up, you&#039;ll have a nasty taste in your mouth. Also, the capsule itself tastes horrible once it hits your tongue, so make sure you&#039;re ready with that water.""",7.0,30
Effexor XR,Depression,"""Helped with depression but caused fatigue, dehydration and difficult urination.""",7.0,17
Sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur,Rosacea,"""I used the brand name ROSULA yellow cream, which came in a tube, before they stopped making it.  When used it in the morning along with Duac at night, it helped my Rosacea and skin in general.  I went to another brand (only one active ingredient) when I could no longer get Rosula cream--it&#039;s a watery clear liquid; not as effective and drips everywhere.""",10.0,12
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""Trying for years in the US to find something that worked for my daughter. Hers is so bad it really fills the room  and now it&#039;s totally gone. We are so grateful .""",10.0,3
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I started on phentermine 37.5 on 9/19 today is 9/26 and I am down exactly 10 pounds. I did exercise 7 days for 1hour each since being on this medication.  Nothing very strenuous.  I ride the bicycle and put it on interval training. I started at 279 and currently weigh 269.  Target weight is 190. I do under 25 fat grams a day and try to target 1000 calories max. I&#039;ve unfortunately had a couple of cheat moments Ughh and wonder what o would have lost if I didn&#039;t have those!  Just wanted to share what adding exercise has done for me.  I want this weight off so I can be more mobile and play with my kids!!""",10.0,11
Ibuprofen / pseudoephedrine,Sinus Symptoms,"""I have only recently started having spring allergies. Some congestion but the biggest issue for me is the sinus head. I have had the same headache now for over a week. Im also prone to migraine and two days the sinus headache advanced into a full blown migraine which nothing would touch. I have tried several otc remedies and of course have migraine medications. This stuff, Advil Cold and sinus, stopped the sinus headache in its tracks and with no real side effects. It took about 30 minutes. I want to echo everybody else here. Advil Cold and Sinus is absolutely amazing!!!""",10.0,12
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""For the past four months I have had terrible anxiety and multiple terrifying panic attacks per day. I was having to take more and more lorazepam just to get through the day. My doctor prescribed Lexapro. I was nervous because I had read such horrible things about the side effects and I really didn&#039;t want to go through it, but Lexapro has been great for me! The anxiety disappeared on the first day and I was more chilled out than I have been in years. I was weak and tired and had no appetite but that is all as far as side effects. I am very happy with how I feel and my anxiety free life!""",10.0,69
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I took this birth control to clear my skin after the reaction I had from my previous pill. My skin cleared up in about a month. I&#039;ve had amazing skin... but I&#039;ve always had a terrible period, two missed periods, the worst migraine of my life and my hair is falling out. I wanted to give this pill a chance so bad but this is the worst pill I&#039;ve ever had and trust me I&#039;ve tried many!! Trust the reviews &amp; don&#039;t bother""",1.0,1
Doxycycline,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""Doxycycline treats bacteria build-up in the respiratory area. 
The burning of this drug is only attacking the bacteria build-up, which means it&#039;s working. 
As with any drug wait 3 to 4 hours before continuing the second dose; after taking Doxycycline drink plenty water, and wait 20 to 30 minutes before eating, and resume drinking water.

On the second day only take Doxycycline once a day and follow above directions.

Avoid sugar, salt, dairy products, brain cereal, and acidic foods. 
Soup and fruit that are non acidic is great.
Your welcomed to look up your own foods. Bon Appetit""",10.0,13
Hyzine,Allergies,"""For allergies I give this medicine a perfect score, however the side effects bring my rating down. 

I suffer from seasonal allergies and most over the counter medicines work, but have limited and sometimes almost no effect. Hydroxyzine was prescribed to me for a skin condition but I quickly realized that I didn&#039;t sneeze or sniffle for upwards of 3 days on one 25mg dose. 

The side effects for me are heavy drowsiness when combined with alcohol or a few nights inadequate night sleep (where I would normally be &quot;ok&quot; with coffee). Sometimes taking it before bed helps, sometimes it doesn&#039;t. 

I also feel removed and emotionless on occasion. These feeling gets worse the longer I am on the medication.  I don&#039;t get sad or happy - it&#039;s weird.""",8.0,40
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""Loved it, love it still but no longer allowed prescriptions due to strength &amp; dependency issues. Was taken as needed to treat anxiety and worked relatively quickly, generally would feel better within ten minutes. Took one almost everyday for 8 wks before going on antidepressants and then had to taper off them. Have kept a small amount on me for extremely bad days though.""",10.0,60
Aciphex,GERD,"""I have taken every medicine out there for my acid reflux and I am so grateful to have found aciphex works well. I still have bad days but i&#039;ve tried to skip days without taking my aciphex and can tell a huge difference.""",9.0,26
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I&#039;ve tried them all, this was the only one that lifted me.""",9.0,80
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I was honestly so worried that I had Trichomoniasis until I read the difference between the vaginal discharge. I was so relieved to find out that it&#039;s a yeast infection(self diagnosed don&#039;t judge). I just started my Vagistat-3 day one about an hour ago and honesty I don&#039;t feel as bad of burning as I did. There still some itch but for the most part I can feel it starting to soothe my poor girl. Due to itching it was so swollen and sore. Now the swelling has definitely gone down some. THANK YOU VAGISTAT! (update tomorrow)""",8.0,1
Synthroid,Underactive Thyroid,"""I was at Phase 3 of hypothyroidism and 150mg a day has halted all side effects of the disease eg., loss of hair, nails thinning, lethargy, etc.""",9.0,93
Jolessa,Birth Control,"""I gained 30 pounds within 6 months of starting Jolessa. I gave been working out and eating even healthier, yet, my weight just keeps ^^^^^^^^^!!! As well as constant cramping and spotting. :(""",1.0,3
Geodon,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was taking a combination of Geodon and Lamictal for about a month and a half. My mood was better at first, but after a few weeks it seemed to lose its effectiveness. It made me extremely drowsy and made my thoughts clouded. My mood got so bad that I ended up being hospitalized. Within days of being off of this medicine my mental clarity and energy returned.""",3.0,17
Singulair,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I used Advair before but after a while (and one fast-acting inhaler use), I was prescribed Singulair. I have not once had to worry about asthma in over 8 years.""",10.0,39
Escitalopram,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I was hospitalized on November 26, 2014 for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. I honestly thought my life had come to an end. They gave me Lexapro 20mg. It took 2-3 months for me to really feel the effects of the drug, but it works. As far as levels of anxiety is concerned, I am very doubtful the level of anxiety I had is one easily surpassed. It was nonstop, 24/7, perpetual burning sensation in my chest, ears, and extremities which had no underlying physiological cause. For anyone who is suffering from severe depression and anxiety who think there is no where left to turn, I URGE you to try this drug. Escitalopram may SAVE your life.""",9.0,19
Hydroxychloroquine,Sjogren's Syndrome,"""I have sjogrens and subcutaneous lupus, i took this drug 10 years ago no side effects but really no effect, i tried it again 10 years later huge difference and not in a good way, severe nausea and dry heaves, no energy could stay in bed all day, complete weakness , now that I&#039;ve gone off of it 4 days ago  still extreme nausea , I&#039;ve lost 35 pounds, and was told by pharmacist 2 months to no longer be nauseated. The other immune drugs have scary side effects almost worth waiting for a flare and dealing with steroids then the side effects of the  immune suppressants and  plaquinel name brand and generic not worth the constant feeling of vomiting there has to be something that works without major life threatening side effects.""",1.0,15
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Hi everyone! I remember coming to these reviews the first time I took plan b so I thought I&#039;d share my experience. I&#039;m 18 years old 95 pounds and not on any format of birth control. I took plan B for the first time about 2 months ago after I had sex for the first time. We used a condom for most of it but there was about a 45 second time period were we did not have it on. I got really scared afterwards because I got sick the day after we had sex. Being that I&#039;m young I assumed I was getting pregnant or something so I got plan b about 40 ish hours after sex. I took it and felt no symptoms honestly and I thought this meant it wasn&#039;t working but a few days later I got my period.""",10.0,8
Solodyn,Acne,"""I was on Solodyn for about 6 months - the amount of time an acne medication is supposed to take to give you clear skin. While on it, I still had frequent whiteheads on a daily basis. Once off of it, I noticed more pimples popping up, but still - it didn&#039;t even get me anywhere close to having clear skin. I&#039;m still looking for better medications. I have been dealing with this for two years and no solution yet.""",4.0,18
Ixekizumab,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I tried Humira for 4 mons made me worse.  Then one shot of Stelera made me beyond sick and my hands and feet went from red pustules psoriasis itching to burned.  Actually looked as if I was burnt inside out.  Asked the Dr please do not put me on another biologic.  Went for 2 months untreated while they tried too get taltz approved.  So then I developed MRSA.  Started the 2 starter doses on 7/28 of taltz. Then 2nd dose on 8/11.  Now I am 100 times worse than I was on the Stelera.  I&#039;m burnt all over both feet and hands.  I am unable too do anything.  Went to the urgent care sat for 2 hrs was turned away they couldn&#039;t help me.  Dermatologist is on vac.  Couldn&#039;t get an appointment w/new dermatologist until next Friday.  So here I am suffering, burnt from taltz.""",2.0,2
Klonopin,Panic Disorde,"""I take this for Depression, Anxiety, Nervousness, Agitation, Inhibition, Lack of Motivation. SSRI&#039;s don&#039;t work well for me.  Klonopin (also valium/xanax}) has been the only drug to help me to any degree.  I take very little, but it has saved me from severe anxiety, and then I realized that it actually improves my depression, not 100%, but enough that it is significant, while SSRIs do not.  It also calms me down so I can think better.  I also recently tried l- methylfolate, and it REALLY helped me but caused a problem.  If I take more than a normal dose of Klonopin, it could make me sleepy, but other than that, no side affects.   And I have the option to not take it if I don&#039;t need it.  I hope l-methyl folate will be even better once I figure out how to use it without a bad reaction.  Don&#039;t take Klonopin if you get addicted to drugs""",8.0,1
Atorvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""At 40 mg, lipitor was too effective for me. My Total Cholesterol dropped from the 230&#039;s down to 138 in 4 weeks. The doctor covering for my regular doctor was thrilled. 
Then the other nasty effect of the Lipitor kicked in, the anger. It made me want yell and scream how much of an idiot he was when he disagreed that my cholesterol was too low. How dare that man question me about my mood? It is a very aggressive anger that makes you want to snap.
I suggested reducing the dose by half and retesting. 4 weeks later my TC was 158 and my LDL was still less 100, my regular doctor was happy with that. The best part was anger was gone and I felt better. My regular doctor never heard about this anger side effect.""",10.0,104
Loestrin 24 Fe,,"""This is the first Birth Control I&#039;ve ever been on and so far I am very happy with it. I&#039;ve been on it for going on 3 months, and at first it was rough but now things are great. The first week I was an emotional wreck!! The Second week I spotted for 9 days. The Third week my attitude was back to normal and I wasn&#039;t spotting. I haven&#039;t had headaches, I haven&#039;t gained weight anywhere other than my boobs, and I haven&#039;t had any cramps. And best of all my periods that were normally 5-7 days are now 3 days! Other than biting my best friends head off the first week I was on it, I am totally satisfied with this birth control!""",8.0,6
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""37 and two little ones, both delivered via c-section. I have symptoms of Adenomyosis, so opted for an IUD since I had bad experiences with BC pills. Plus I want to avoid a hysterectomy in my 30s and 40s... No pain during insertion (just like a pap) and it stopped one of the worse periods I have ever had dead in its tracks (10/31/16). Literally no cramps or clots -- just a tiny little spotting. I hope to avoid some of the horrible side effects people list on the web, but so far so good! I would totally recommend this device!""",8.0,14
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I was prescribed this after diagnosis of PTSD &amp; anxiety waking me up during the night and always having difficulty falling back asleep. I take a 1/4 to 1/2 of 25mg tab (I&#039;m 5ft6 130lbs) and I feel the effects of tingling legs and drowsiness after about 30 min. Sleep 8-9h/night and can wake up with noises  (husbands alarm, dog moving around) as I&#039;m a light sleeper but always fall back asleep. I&#039;ve tried melatonin, gravol, benadryl and this is the best. No side effects so far...!""",10.0,5
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I have taken Xanax on and off for 18 years and I would say it has been a lifesaver for me. I have episodes of anxiety, nothing earth shattering, but debilitating non-the-less. Xanax has helped smooth those times over and make life manageable. This is a wonderful medicine!""",10.0,112
Implanon,Birth Control,"""Worst experience ever with this birth control. Bad symptoms: weight gain, depression, anxiety, stretch marks, easy bruising""",1.0,4
Exelon,Alzheimer's Disease,"""My father has been on the patch now about 2 1/2 months for Alzheimer&#039;s dementia. He stepped up to the 13.3 mg about 2 weeks ago and the patches don&#039;t want to stay on. Nurse asked if they could use skin prep before the application; but Novartis helpline didn&#039;t answer that question.  They are going to check out the lot the patches came from to be sure it&#039;s not a manufacturer issue. """,8.0,21
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I currently have Nexplanon. I&#039;ve had it for over a year now and I&#039;m not a big fan of it. I like how I don&#039;t have to remember to take a pill but I absolutely hate the prolonged periods... I&#039;ll have a period for 2-3 weeks straight, stop for 2-4 days and start back up again. The doctor said it would take a year for my body to regulate but it&#039;s actually worse bc the current period I&#039;m on has lasted almost a month! And I have bad cramping with it. Whole point of BC is to be able to be intimate with my S/O and I can&#039;t when I&#039;m constantly bleeding. Plus it&#039;s caused me to be short tempered and made my sex drive go down a lot. Thinking of having it removed and trying something else.""",4.0,12
Viibryd,Depression,"""I have taken many antidepressants over the past 20 years (Lexapro, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Remeron) and Viibryd is the best I have taken.  I loved Lexapro and took it for 15 years before it finally lost its effectiveness and I didn&#039;t think I&#039;d find anything better, but Viibryd is as good as Lexapro for me without the negative side sexual effects.  

The one caveat is that unlike the previous SSRI&#039;s I have to take Viibryd in the morning rather than at night or I get terrible insomnia.  With my dose in the morning I now have literally no noticible side effects and my mood, motivation, and motivation for things are all elevated.

Like any antidepressant there are negative side effects the first 2-4 weeks but those go away so hang in there!""",9.0,18
Tramadol,Pain,"""I was prescribed this for a tooth infection. It did nothing to help elevate pain except when I added Tylenol and ibuprofen. I was also taking antibiotics at the time. Since I had to combine so many medications it would not be fair to discuss side effects. I hope this medicine works better for others.""",1.0,6
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m getting close to the end of my second year on this birth control. I have to switch because of the bone density thing, but I&#039;ve taken calcium supplements the whole time so I don&#039;t believe my bone density was affected much if at all, but that&#039;s just speculation. I did gain a little weight in the last year, but I was also in my freshman year in college, so it may have just been my lifestyle change. After a few months on the shot, I stopped getting periods completely, not even any spotting. This may worry some people, but I got used to it. I have zero complaints for this birth control method overall.""",10.0,5
Azithromycin,Sinusitis,"""After 5 days of terrible dry hacking cough causing chest muscles to be sore and being unable to function, I went to the Dr. and he prescribed the Z Pak. On day 2 and I see results. It is loosening up all the congestion. I am finally a little better. I have a ways to go but I do see good results.  When I talked to the pharmacist, he suggested eating something light before taking even though you can take on an empty stomach.  He said some get upset stomach after taking so I took his advice and having no problems.  I tried Mucinex before seeing the Dr. but got no results this time. Glad I went in for a checkup.""",10.0,49
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve gotten Kyleena two days ago and so far I couldn&#039;t be happier. Inserting was painful but only for a very short moment - I&#039;ve expected it far worse from reading some reviews! My doctor gave me painkillers about an hour before and I took another one after the procedure, as I was prepared for heavy cramps. I&#039;ve had some cramps the afternoon right after inserting, but not more than during my period. They stopped in the evening and so far I am feeling perfectly fine, I hope this lasts and I will definitely update!
Before I&#039;ve had the nuva ring for about 5 years, with that I lost my sex drive and its pretty pricey, thats why I am switching.""",10.0,0
Qualaquin,Nocturnal Leg Cramps,"""I develop severe legs cramps at night for some reason and found that Qualaquin works for me.  Also, I have COPD- bronchial asthma and suffer with tightening of the chest muscles, not sure why.  When I take Qualaquin, I have noticed the chest muscle relaxes, and I can breathe without the constant coughing. It gives me some time to physically recuperate for a couple of hours. Life saver!""",10.0,38
Uribel,Urinary Tract Infection,"""This medicine is terrific. I have interstitial cystitis and frequent urinary tract infections and both of these conditions were IMMEDIATELY helped when taking Uribel.  I can hardly believe how well this medicine works because I&#039;ve tried so many other remedies and none of them helped at all.  I would always need to get yet another antibiotic which I was quickly becoming immune to and none of them worked any more as well.  Uribel stops EVERYTHING...the burning, the urgency, the pain and the frequency.  It&#039;s an amazing medication!""",8.0,166
Nebivolol,High Blood Pressure,"""I am a 61 yr old female who has had High Blood pressure problems for years. It is a family thing...recently my doctor put me on Bystolic after dealing with a BP of 189/108 and heart rate of 100-110 for two months.  Within a day or so, my BP was down to 110/69 and heart rate at 68.  I feel so much better since being switched from an ace inhibitor to a beta blocker that I can&#039;t believe it.  This medicine also helps with the fact that I have a static blood pressure due to my deep vein insufficiency.  I have had no side effects and feel so much better!  Thanks for making this medicine!""",10.0,33
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve jumped around to many birth control pills through the years - some landed me in the hospital with severe blinding abdominal pain, some made me suicidal, and some made me nauseous. This is the first one that did not do that so I was thrilled. It also bettered my severe cystic hormonal acne to only about a blemish or two a month. However, it absolutely killed every ounce of my sex drive which used to be high and healthy. That&#039;s been very frustrating. Otherwise, okay pill.""",6.0,6
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I have been on roxycodone for 7 years now . I was in a bad car wreck..   I was on 8 day  when first started on them after wreck. Now I&#039;m on 3 a day. I normally get the blue 30mg tablet with k-8  on it. Today I got a white tablet with rp and 30 imprinted on it. Large white round tablet. I went back into pharmacy thought I had been giving wrong med. No just new u suppose  Seem to be working actually better for my pain  than the others...""",7.0,18
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,Constipation,"""Travelled to the US to visit my significant other, but hadn&#039;t gone to the bathroom for a whole WEEK. My s/o&#039;s mother explained that travelling can cause constipation, but I was desperate for a BM nearing 8 days and no BM, and was looking up all sorts of routes to try and take. I bought suppositories, other laxatives to try, but Milk of Magnisa worked in exactly 12 hours, 60ml. Took it before bed, woke up exactly 12 hours later and I&#039;m still glued to the toilet seat --- I&#039;d pick the runs over being constipated any day.""",9.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this for about 6 months and have had a very positive experience, except when I started taking it my bleeding continued for about a month. I had some mild cramping, which I didn&#039;t even have to take Advil for. I got on this pill for endometriosis, usually I have debilitating cramps and severe proctalgia fugax during my period and not have experienced any of that. My only symptoms are breast tenderness for about the first month and I&#039;ve gained a couple of pounds at the most. No acne. Highly recommend!""",10.0,5
Ezetimibe,High Cholesterol,"""Combining the Zetia with low dose Atorvastatin has produced good results with my cholesterol numbers.  My Cardiologist added it to my regimen about 4 years ago and it has not added any side effects other than in the wallet.
""",9.0,52
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Migraine,"""I have had migraines since I was a child. And not until I became an adult did I discover Excedrin Migraine. I&#039;ve take a combination of prescription medicines over the years and nothing compares. Prescription medicines may take away some pain but it&#039;s still there along with strange side effects. Excedrin on the other hand after 15 to 25 minutes my migraine is gone completely.""",9.0,10
Bonine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""A friend of mine told me to take Bonine because I have horrible morning sickness. I&#039;m pregnant with my third child and it&#039;s an awful thing to have to chase after two kids with morning sickness! It worked wonders for me. I would tell everyone to at least try it!""",10.0,28
Clonidine,Opiate Withdrawal,"""This medication saved me from all the horrible pain I was suffering. I stopped all the other meds (benzos and ambien) thanks to this med. it makes me tired but after a quick 30 minute nap I am ready for my day with no withdrawal symptoms. I am detoxing from suboxone and I am on day 8. Please try this medication if you are an opiate user and want to quit. Please do not get on suboxone. I was on it for 5 years. Yes, it changed my life and I am stable but for cheaper clonidine could have done the same and I wouldn&#039;t have to suffer another detox!""",10.0,75
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""This will be my 2nd colonoscopy. My 1st was 5 years ago (no polyps!). Used the dreaded Golytely that time. Was instructed to mix the Golytely with raspberry lemonade Crystal Lite. It was AWFUL! Almost not doable. suprep was much better
                   
This time using Suprep. Everything about it was better! The 1st dose was at 6:00pm. Mixed with cold water, not fun but got it down without too much complaining!  Started &quot;going&quot; within 30 minutes, done in 2 hours. No cramping, no bloating, no problems.

2nd dose at 3:45am. Have to admit I couldn&#039;t get the last 1/2&quot; down, figured I better quit while I was ahead! The effect wasn&#039;t as fast or as ....... dramatic as 1st dose. Again, no issues.""",9.0,20
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""wow I cannot believe the negative comments.. well i was on many different medications, i mean from oxycontin, opana, dilaudid u name it i been on it. I have chronic back pain had 2 surgeries. I personal love the medication it works for me and as far as having nausea absoulety none at all. Every one say they got nausea, maybe u need to start out at a low dose. I am on the highest dose and i love it. yes the film does stick but its not bad to me.so to anyone out there i suggest everyone is different and give it a try. idk maybe it works best for different kinds of pain. when i was on oxycontin now that made me nausea and felt like i could&#039;t breathe..""",8.0,35
Comtan,Parkinson's Disease,"""I just started taking this drug about 3 weeks ago.  The first week was a little rough and it leaves a funny taste in my mouth.  However, now that I am getting used to it, I find it helpful.  I can take less Carbidopa/Levodopa and has much smoother transition between end/begin of medication times.  

ONE THING I HAVE FOUND is the importance of staying hydrated.  Dehydration is a side effect and it shows.  If I don&#039;t watch it, I start feeling bad &amp; symptoms flare up.  After I drink a large glass of water, I start feeling better.""",8.0,1
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""I switched from butrans patch (which caused some itching and did not seem to last past day six) to Belbuca.  I am on day 4 and have no pain relief.  I have severe diabetic neuropathy an the butrans made the pain manageable, especially at night.  The film does not completely dissolve, I do not recommend trying this medication unless you have some sort of back up medication for pain relief.""",1.0,14
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Acne,"""I started back in October after suffering about 6months with acne that just kept on getting worse.I had pus filled pimples and small cysts. I didn&#039;t see major results until about 2 months in and even then I was still getting one or two cysts. On my third month I wasn&#039;t getting cysts and would only get small pimples. I suggest if you start the pill and don&#039;t see results immediately to just stick with it for at least 3 months. After my pimples went away I got red hyperpigmentation (which alot of people have been blaming on the pill; its not its from the old pimples) so now I put a little bit of lemon on those parts to lighten them &amp; its been working. As for my period it last for 4 days now instead of 7 but I still bleed alot.""",9.0,13
Zovirax Cream,Cold Sores,"""I do suffer from cold sores, especially when I&#039;m stressed. Unfortuently I don&#039;t get the tingling stage, I just wake up to a bump on my lip. For anyone that knows me, I absolutely hate cold sores! It makes me feel so crap about myself. I used to suffer really bad to the point it would spread, and it would have 3-4 coldsores on my lips very painful! Nothing would help. Until I found this cream! It is an angel from above, a God send. This cream clears my coldsores up within a day!! So next morning I wake up and it&#039;s gone, even when it&#039;s blistered, it&#039;s gone! It&#039;s expensive for a tiny tube but defiantly worth it!!""",10.0,23
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Seasonale is awesome especially if you have very heavy periods and very bad cramps during menstrual cycle. The only side effects I have had are a few headaches here and there and spotting once in awhile.  (Hardly ever)""",9.0,7
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""Does the job but comes with major stomach cramps, nausea and no sleep. Be prepared!""",9.0,3
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Mirena six weeks after giving birth to my son. I got it March 2010. I spot for one day every two months and that is all. I had a pap smear when I got it inserted so I really didn&#039;t feel a thing but everyone is different. I will definitely go back to Mirena after I have my second child in the future.""",10.0,2
Alli,Obesity,"""I have been using Alli for a month.  I take it three times a day along with exercise about 3 days a week by walking and running.  I started out weighing 222 and now I am down to 215 and shrinking.  IT WORKS!!  I have tried so many weigh loss pills and this is the only one I have used that actually works.  At first it worried me to see the oil substance in my stool but I quickly learned it was my body fat residue leaving my body.  I feel great and I will continue using the product.  My advice is not to rely on any product to loose weight.  Use the product but get off your lazy butt and exercise and eat right and by doing so with this product you will achieve results.""",10.0,65
Levaquin,Pneumonia,"""I was hospitalized with pneumonia receiving Levaquin and fluids via IV.  By the fifth day, the fever was gone and the cough was almost gone.  I felt overwhelmingly tired for several weeks but my doctor said that is to be expected with pneumonia.""",9.0,64
Clomiphene,emale Infertility,"""I took 2 months of the medication and conceived during the second month. I was ecstatic!  This was my first pregnancy. The pregnancy was a breeze the birth was awesome!  I have a beautiful baby girl! Planning my next pregnancy for Fall 2016. I can only hope and pray I have the same experience!  Very very pleased!""",10.0,112
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been taking Saxenda for 8 days now and I am down 10lbs already! This stuff is AMAZING! I am not hungry at all and when I do eat, I get full very quickly. I started on .06mg for the first 7 days and now I am on 1.2mg. I am not hungry and I still feel stuffed from breakfast. I have not changed my eating habits but I noticed I crave less sugar. I have an addiction to soda and I have not craved it really for the past few days. This stuff is a MIRACLE!""",10.0,62
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I promised I would write a review if Plan B worked for me. My boyfriend and I had sex and the condom broke and he finished inside me. I was supposed to ovulate that day or the next day. I cried everyday for those 2 weeks. Not eating and was so depressed because I am only 18. I wasn&#039;t on any form of birth control. But finally 2 weeks later I got my period. This pill works. I promise don&#039;t worry. Just make sure you take it before 12 hours. I didn&#039;t have an side effects except for being for anxious all the time and shaking. I also was very tired the first 48 hours. Don&#039;t stress!!""",10.0,5
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""28 woman 140 lbs--150mg XL taken once in the morning. Before this I was getting near suicidal, couldn&#039;t get out of bed and hated myself for that. Sought a therapist who recommended besides therapy I should take something like Wellbutrin. My psych was irritated b/c I previously told her I didn&#039;t want Celexa (it never did anything even after months) but agreed to prescribe Wellbutrin. After a day or two when it kicked in, it was like NIGHT and DAY. Like a cloud had been lifted and I could see again, get out bed again. Don&#039;t get me wrong, I&#039;m still sad about the state of the world and my life. But it&#039;s not crippling anymore; I can &quot;get over it.&quot; I&#039;m glad to keep experiencing. It seemed better year 1 than 2 but that might be the relief/other factors.""",8.0,34
Monistat 7,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I used Monistat 3 before and it kind of cleared it up but I had to use yogurt inserts for about two to three days to really help it go away.  I then got another yeast infection a week or two later and bought Monistat 7 since I&#039;m pregnant and I was told that&#039;s my best option.  It was crazy itchy after the first two days but it got better and the itch and pain is pretty much gone.  I itch the slightest at times and I worry but maybe I&#039;m being dramatic.  I have one more day left and it&#039;s done it&#039;s job.  If anything some yogurt to help finish it off!  I&#039;ve had pretty good results for Monistat 3 and 7.  Don&#039;t let the other comments scare you!  It obviously doesn&#039;t work for a lot or only the people who had negative comments wrote reviews """,9.0,7
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""Belviq simply killed my appetite, especially the urge I have to snack in the evening. I&#039;ve lost 14 lbs in almost 4 weeks and I&#039;m well on my way to lose 30 lbs. I sleep much better too. I don&#039;t know if that&#039;s from Belviq or less snacking in the evening but it is a fact.""",10.0,113
Cefuroxime,Sinusitis,"""I had a sinus infection with fever (spiking higher at night); took me a while to figure out because I never had one before. Within a day of taking Ceftin, I no longer had a fever and felt much better. Had no problem taking the pill with water (unlike others); don&#039;t taste it at all. After 5 days, I still have thick mucus and less appetite than usual) but otherwise am doing much better than before. I notice no side effects from this medicine.""",10.0,75
Bactrim,Bacterial Infection,"""I had a bacterial infection and feeling ill, and the doctor prescribed Bactrim. I didn&#039;t think it was helping as my illness took a turn for the worst. I had fever, chills, muscle weakness and pain, stomach pain, and I couldn&#039;t get out of bed. I&#039;d start to feel better after a few hours and thought it was finally working. Nope. I took my next dose of Bactrim and all the symptoms came back full strength and I was severely ill again. I finally linked it to Bactrim and stopped taking it. My symptoms cleared up over the course of a few days. I learned my grandmother and mother have a severe sulfa allergy, and I found out the hard way I do too. Words just don&#039;t describe how sick I was on this medication.""",1.0,6
Marinol,"Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced","""My Doctor prescribed Marinol after I had adverse reactions to most antiemetics given to me during chemotherapy.  Converting from IV to oral cytotoxins, nausea made my quality of life poor.  Marinol made such a positive change for me.  Taking between 2.5 and 5 mgs, there is only about 20 minutes of silliness, which my family welcomes, then relief from vomiting for 6 to 8 hours.  It has been a life saver for me and for my family.""",9.0,73
Bupropion,Depression,"""I went on Wellbutrin some time ago so I don&#039;t remember the dose.  I had tried at least 4 SSRI&#039;s and didn&#039;t get much relief from my depression, mostly a lessening of morbid thoughts.  The problem was that all of them without exception made me very drowsy.  So my shrink suggested Wellbutrin.  I was on it for about 3 months.  At first it seemed to make me much better, certainly no drowsiness, but after awhile I got quite depressed again.  Finally I stopped and to my amazement the very next day I felt substantially better!  I knew my depression wasn&#039;t cured but I knew for sure that Wellbutrin had made me worse.""",1.0,19
Zytiga,Prostate Cance,"""One month later- PSA is 0.16!  Sure, it&#039;s not a cure bit it&#039;s a nice respite from PSA anxiety.  Liver tests all well.""",10.0,47
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""This medication has been brilliant for anxiety, insomnia and getting my appetite back.
However, if you read the side effects of mirtazapine, it does indicate that weight gain is one of the main side effects of this medication regardless of how little you eat. READ IT! If you eat twice as much as usual you will become very overweight.
Mirtazapine has really helped my depression, anxiety, insomnia and lack of appetite. I have put on 2 stone in 5 months on 15 mgs a day and that&#039;s without &#039;pigging out&#039;
I have decided to taper off by taking 15 mgs every other day for a couple of weeks then down to 15mgs 1 in3 days and see how it goes. I have started to notice a difference already
I&#039;m not mad enough to stop it completely  its helped me so much""",9.0,30
Safyral,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for eight months. My skin is clearer than ever. I have occasional breakthrough bleeding, but it&#039;s just spotting, nothing big, no mood swings but once a month my belly bloats a little bit. Didn&#039;t make me gain any weight though.""",9.0,7
Tarina Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on tarina for three months now and its great as a birth control factor. However, I am very emotional now, not as extreme as others, but I do get upset at little things now and I take offense at harmless jokes that I would have never gotten upset about before the pill. I also notice that my cramps are strong (5/10) considering I barely had cramps before these pills, and I get bloated often. Overall it does prevent pregnancy, but crying, cramps, and bloating are the price you have to pay.""",6.0,3
Provigil,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been on Provigil for 2 years now for ADD like symptoms caused by a brain injury. After 14 years of not being able to keep my thoughts together enough to hold a job, I can now connect the dots and have been working full time for a year and a half. I do not take Provigil to make me smarter or give me an edge. I just want to be able to balance my check book and hold a job. I no longer have insurance to help with the cost, so I have been trying to make what I have left last as long as possible. Lately I&#039;ve been having trouble organizing my thoughts and being able to finish the simplest of chores. Looking back, it is amazing how much this drug helps me to live a normal life.""",10.0,147
Beyaz,Birth Control,"""Beyaz didn&#039;t work for me. My GYN put my on this pill because I wasn&#039;t ovulating. This pill turned out to be my worst nightmare. The first week, I became very emotional and light menstrual bleeding and cramps. The second week my bleeding became heavier and cramps turned into preassure in my lower abdominal area. The pressure made me so uncomfortable. No medicine helped. Called my GYN office and spoke with her nurse. She suggested doubling up on the meds I was currently taking. That helped some but not much. The third week the bleeding became extreme with large blood clots. Having to wear 2 huge pads at a time was awful. And the pressure turned back into pain. I called my GYN back they advised me to stop the pill immediately.""",1.0,1
Asmanex Twisthaler,"Asthma, Maintenance","""since starting this medication, my breathing ha improved immeasurably. i can workout harder and with more energy.its a great product. getting fewer colds and phlegm.""",10.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I went on this birth control to clear up my moderate acne. After just completing the fourth month of this pill, my skin is completely clear. The first couple of months I didn&#039;t really see any changes, but around the third month I saw slow progress. Other side effects I&#039;ve experienced is weight loss, loss of appetite, and manageable nausea that has recently gotten better, but still occurs on a daily basis. I don&#039;t have any mood swings that I&#039;ve experienced with other birth control. Super happy with the results!!""",10.0,10
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""The only good thing about Nuvaring was it&#039;s ease of use. Everything else about it was a nightmare! I had horrible mood swings, and it made my anxiety and depression so much worse. I would lash out at people for no reason, and I had one night where I was so emotionally distraught that I physically could not stop crying! It also made me very nauseous and throw up quite a lot. Needless to say, I&#039;m back on the pill now and I have no side effects.""",2.0,4
Acetazolamide,Pseudotumor Cerebri,"""I was just diagnosed with IIH/PTC last week.  My neuro started me on Diamox the same day.  Although I have had tingling in my hands and feet as well as lethargy, the pressure behind my eyes has already started to go down.  My ophthalmologist was very pleased today with the optic nerve scan and said there has been decrease of pressure in both eyes.  A little tingle here or there and a bit of sleepiness is worth saving my vision!  So far, I&#039;m a happy girl!""",9.0,31
Cefdinir,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""HORRIBLE.  Was prescribed 300mg x1 daily.  Day one was sharp pains in lower intestines. Day 2 was worse, with acid reflux that was the worst I ever had. I tried Apple Cider Vinegar, Pepto, Oatmeal, Omeprazole. Almost went to ER. Finally started to subside after 6 hours. I stopped it and still had pains in lower intestines for next few days.  And a Panic attack 2nd day off. WORST STUFF EVER!!!

IT must be bad. Even one of the manufacturer&#039;s discontinued it. SO many bad reviews too.  

For what I was being treated for I was actually suppose to be on 300mg x. 2 I am so glad that PA was a dope and got it wrong.  A NEW PA diagnosed me differently and put me on Cipro. 

FDA Should make Companies refund us/system for crap like this.""",1.0,4
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I have been diagnosed with CPS (Chronic Pain Syndrome). I have experienced pain since I was 12 years old, and every doctor I went to explaining about my pain ignored me. They told me that I was too young to experience pain or it went with my depression symptoms, and antidepressant medications would solve that issue. Well, it didn&#039;t. Finally a doctor listened. She performed blood tests, and came back positive for CPS. She assigned me to Norco/Hydrocodone. I am still in pain, naturally, but it has lessened. I can walk in the mornings more easily, my joints don&#039;t feel as stiff, and I can accomplish more of my errands than I used too. To me, it&#039;s my miracle pill.""",10.0,34
Prochlorperazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Been taking for years for nausea from Irritable Bowel Syndrome etc. Works great and quickly! Get restless legs next day but that ends quickly. Heard that if taking it regularly long term you should have liver and kidneys monitored as it can do damage to them!""",10.0,24
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for almost a year now. It&#039;s the first BC I&#039;ve ever tried. Didn&#039;t have any problems until lately, mainly just nausea and sore breasts. One thing I&#039;ve noticed is that it makes my PMS really bad. I&#039;ve never gotten bad mood swings before, but I have been lately. I&#039;ve forgotten once or twice, and haven&#039;t gotten pregnant so it&#039;s definitely working. The side effects are catching up to me though.""",7.0,3
Ventolin,"COPD, Acute","""I was prescribed for acute COPD. Since I&#039;ve been using the inhaler I have had less flare-ups. I am able to breathe a lot better.""",10.0,36
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I did not like this medication. For anxiety, I have also tried Hydroxyzine (Atarax). I guess this is just my personal body chemistry but I actually prefer Atarax to this unlike most people. This made me VERY lightheaded and dizzy. I can&#039;t exactly remember the effect it had on anxiety, I think it may have helped a little.""",4.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Endometriosis,"""Effective for birth control and less painful periods, but HOLY moly, NO NO NO  on depression and acne. I&#039;ve been depressed before, but this birth control made have thoughts of suicide for the first time in my whole life. I felt like crying for no reason every day, I thought life would be better for everyone if I weren&#039;t here anymore...  I stopped taking it for 2 weeks, and for the first time in months, I feel like myself again. I feel like my head isn&#039;t on sideways, and I feel better. More energy, happier, no crying... My face broke out like crazy and I&#039;ve always had normal skin. Not worth it for me. I&#039;d rather take a few days off every month due to painful cramps than be crazy and pimply.""",3.0,4
Celexa,Depression,"""I tried citalopram a couple years ago, it helped.  Began at 20mg per day, which helped a bit. Eventually went to 40mg citalopram and 400mg Wellbutrin. It was so good to feel human again. """,9.0,35
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I was on Ortho Evra for just about 6 months. I had issues where my whole body would be itchy. I went through visits with a dermatologists and was told it was eczema but then after paying attention to have the patch off for the week of my period I had no symptoms so we found out the hard way that it was indeed the patch that was causing these symptoms. I&#039;m sure this is great for some people, it was very convenient. I chose to be on it because I can&#039;t remember to take the pill but this just doesn&#039;t work for me.""",3.0,4
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I have been smoking for over 20yrs. I spoke with my doctor about using this medication because I was having difficulty breathing. I must admit I didn&#039;t think it would work, but it has! I have the occasional craving but I have gone from 2 packs a day to 1 cigarette a day! Thanks""",9.0,11
Toradol,Pain,"""Went to ER with severe flank pain, was given Toradol via my IV and it worked miracles -- pain went from an 8 to a 2 in about 15 minutes. Found out I had a couple kidney stones and was prescribed 10 mg tablets to take for several days. They barely worked at all, had to go back a couple days later with my pain just as bad and be prescribed something else. So, Toradol is GREAT when administered through an IV, not so good in pill form.""",7.0,14
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""This is my second post. I started taking Phentermine on 9/14/10--my starting weight was 190 lbs. This morning when I weighed myself I was 174.2 lbs. That&#039;s about a 16 lb. weight loss in 2 weeks. I have also been exercising 4 times per week while taking the medication and watching what I eat (no carbs, no sodas--including diet and making sure I drink plenty of water.) The only side effects I&#039;ve had so far is the dry mouth and sometimes if I stand up too fast, I feel a little light-headed. I would like to get down to the 130 lb range and hopefully, if my results stay the same, I should get there soon.""",9.0,12
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""1st time having colonoscopy.  Moviprep awful. I vomited &amp; felt like I had the stomach flu &amp; horrible migraine all at once.  Needless to say my
colonoscopy did not go well""",2.0,25
Naproxen,"Gout, Acute","""Have been suffering from acute gout attacks for about 6 years.  Usually 1 attack per year that requires me to stay off my feet for a day or 2.  I have taken Indomethacin,  Colchicine and Colcrys with varying degrees of relief and started Allopurinol about 3 months ago.  In all my research over the years, I never reviewed Naproxen.  The last attack happened about a week ago and I cycled through my last few Colcrys with barely any relief.  A trip to Walgreens for Aleve liquigels and about 2 hours later I had ~70% reduction in pain.  I&#039;ve been managing it with a scheduled dose for a few days now and the pain is nearly gone.  Still some swelling, but getting better each day.  This regimen has been more effective than any prescription medication.""",9.0,44
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I got Mirena inserted about 3 monthes ago and I am so happy that I did. I had been on 4 different types of birth control
pills and each of them affected me differently. I gained weight, had terrible mood swings, didn&#039;t have a sex drive, and was always fatigued. Now that I have gotten Mirena everything has changed... I lost almost 10 pounds now back to where I was before I ever started the pills! I weigh around 122 and when I was on the pills I weighed 132 and I was miserable. Mirena has made me have light bleeding here and there but my doctor said that it is just my body adjusting. I am very satisfied with it and I hope that it treats me well for the next 5 years!""",9.0,18
Epiduo,Acne,"""Started 4 days ago and already seeing results! Only thing that Has bothered me is the dry sensation around the nose (no dryness was visible but I felt it when smiling) Definitely worth it! Not expensive either!!!""",8.0,0
Trulicity,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Drug works if you can stand the side effects of constant Nausea.""",1.0,9
Tramadol,Vulvodynia,"""I have very painful episodes of pain associated with lichen sclerosus.  I am not a daily user but when I have peak pain levels of 6 or 7 tramadol has been helpful and allows my body to return to a more tolerable pain level after a few doses. So far I haven&#039;t used more than 2-3 50mg tabs daily for a few days at a time. My pains are controlled better by topicals but when pain peaks after exercise or physical demanding tasks tramadol along with topicals have made life at those times more bearable. Vulvodynia probably may have painful experiences comparable to those of painful Lichen Sclerosus with disfiguring skin changes.""",7.0,7
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""My doctor has given me Brintelllex and I&#039;ve been taking it for 3 months now. Started with 5mg and I felt like the dark cloud that has always been around was gone! Yes, had nausea for about 3 weeks, and gastric but adjusted to taking my once a day dose with my meals. I experimented with taking it with breakfast then with dinner. I found I had more vivid n weird dreams taking it at night so I now take it in the morning. The most significant good thing for me is that my thinking is so clear now and I am having an explosion of great ideas for projects all the time! The downside is we&#039;ve noticed my anger has also increased but I&#039;m enjoying having clarity of thinking that I&#039;m willing to work with the side effects.""",8.0,33
Ticagrelor,Acute Coronary Syndrome,"""I had been taking Coumadin and Plavix for years with no problem.   

Since Brilinta, the bleeding, bruising, nausea, and joint pain have been horrible.   And yes, my PT/INR levels are within the therapeutic level between 2 and 3.""",1.0,22
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been on this for almost 2 months.  So far my BP is down about 10-15 points. 
I had a sore due to a post nasal for the first week but I cannot be sure that it was the medication and not something else. 
So far it works for me.""",10.0,15
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Personally - worst decision I made. I have chronic endometriosis meaning I am in pain 24 hours a day. This was suggested to me by a doctor as a &quot;cure&quot;. He swore black and blue that this would fix my pains! Since the day the lady inserted it, I have bled so heavy, my pad needs to be changed every 40-90 mins. I have never had such bad pains in my life. I have consulted my doctor, the emergency wards, ANYONE. No one seems to know how to fix the problem, nor will anyone remove this stupid thing. Be really careful with this!!!!!!!!!""",1.0,10
Tadalafil,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""68 years old.  Primary problem:  Erections not lasting long enough.  Secondary problem:  Starting to have to go urinate once or twice at night.  Short term erections had ruined our prior healthy sex life and we started avoiding sex altogether, once a month or less.  We were both bitter and angry most of the time.  Tried 5 mg Cialis for a month on the free trial and cured both problems: Erections lasted long enough (more than half the time) and less waking to urinate.  HOWEVER, Cialis made my heart race and beats to become irregular.  Had to quit it.  Didn&#039;t try to half the dose.  Now on Levitra 5 mg (prior to sex, only) and no cardiac problems and I can manage to do sex 2  times a week, not enough for me, but the best I can do.""",1.0,97
Exforge,High Blood Pressure,"""I been on hypertension meds for 30 years . First I was on irbesartian didn&#039;t do a thing for me.  Then metoprolol gave me chest pains to the point wondering if I should dial 911. Been on exforge for 7 months worked like a charm and not one single side effects.""",10.0,2
Ciprodex,Otitis Media,"""Ciprodex was prescribed by my ENT doctor in Portland Oregon in January 2008. Immediately after using this drug I developed serious vertigo issues that resulted in a fall. I also got tinnitus, ringing in the ears which is especially annoying. """,1.0,35
Campral,Alcohol Dependence,"""My partner has been a heavy drinker for over 5 years now, and within the last 12 months it officially began to get out of control, leading him into the hospital 3 times for an acute attack of pancreatitis. It got to the point where I was going to leave him cause he just wouldn&#039;t stop. He also lost his license from drink driving and almost went to jail because of it. It got up to him drinking 700ml-1lt of scotch every day AND going out on top of it before he decided he wanted help. At first he promised me he could ween himself off on his own (don&#039;t they all), and obviously he wasn&#039;t successful. So his doctor put him on Campral. It has been 9 days now and he has had 1 beer with dinner. He says he just doesn&#039;t have the desire to drink anymore.""",8.0,44
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I work nights and have struggled to sleep during the day for over a year. I&#039;ve tried melatonin, otc sleep aids, completely darkened room, etc etc. I went to my doc last week and was prescribed trazodone to start at 25 mg. I still didn&#039;t sleep better than usual. Yesterday I took the 50 mg and became violently ill an hour after, my heart was racing for remainder of the day and I was dizzy. I admit I was terrified I was dying because I&#039;d never felt that way before. Needless to say, I&#039;m not going to continue with this drug.""",1.0,34
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have had a heavy and unpleasant cycle since I started menstruating when I was 13. I would be incapacitated for up to three days because of cramps and weakness. I tried a few other hormone control solutions but these had unwanted side effects such as nausea and weight-gain. The NuvaRing hasn&#039;t given me any side effects and I have been prescribed for a few years now. It is convenient, and as a college student I would rather take this than trying to remember to take a pill. I would say my experience with NuvaRing has been a positive one.""",9.0,0
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""Been on this for about a week. So far the pros are: I am much calmer. I have a very stressful job that used to have me yelling and wanting to pull my hair out. Now I&#039;m calmly discussing issues with a reasonable mind. Also I noticed I have more energy and much more positive outlook on life. I&#039;ve even lost a few pounds because my appetite is somewhat suppressed. The cons are: very vivid dreams. Just about every night I have a very lucid and lengthy dream about something in my life. Another con is the first few days I felt a little &quot;out of it&quot; as others have said, but that stopped after about 3-4 days. The last con is that it&#039;s expensive. I have two insurances and still had a copayment. But I like it so much, it&#039;s worth the price.""",9.0,78
Gabapentin,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I am a 58 year old female. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 14 years ago but have suffered from symptoms much longer. I have also suffered from foot clumsiness since I was 13. Many ankle sprains and one broken ankle. The last two years I have been falling about once every two weeks. My feet have both felt numb and in pain at the same time. A neurologist checked the nerve transmission speeds to and from my feet. Thankfully he very tactfully said &quot;Your feet don&#039;t FEEL normal but the ARE normal.&quot; So no true neuropathy. My fibromyalgia doctor then prescribed an increased dose of Neurontin. (Tripled my previous dose). Although I am sleepy, the results have been a startling improvement in the neuropathy.""",8.0,72
Mesalamine,Ulcerative Colitis,"""I was told February 2011 that I had ulcerative colitis from the top to the bottom. I was put on 40 mg of prednisone and Asacol 400mg 4 tablets 3 rimes a day. It took about six months to clear up. I stopped taking it about 4 months ago and now I am in a mess with pain. Dr put me back on the same thing and in 3 days I am so much better as far as pain goes, still have stomach being upset. But I will never again stop taking this.""",10.0,19
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Followed directions &amp; took 2x Mucinex D 1200mg at 930PM.  Decided to pick this up after bring sick &amp; out of work for 5 days.  I was really tired &amp; dozed off at 1130PM.  Its 330AM, I can&#039;t sleep... I&#039;m wide awake with an extra dry mouth, swelling of the tongue, slight nausea, tossing &amp; turning (anxiety?), tingling/weakness in my arms.  Most of my cold symptoms are gone(amazingly!), but I can&#039;t shake these side effects right now &amp; am wondering exactly when I&#039;ll be able to sleep!  I would NOT recommend taking this at night time, &amp; if you are going to try this stuff to start with just 1 pill.""",5.0,8
Effexor,Depression,"""I have been taking this pill for about four months and It was working and I felt a little better, not so many panic attacks but it didn&#039;t help as much as I thought. Be careful when going off Effexor, the withdrawals are horrible. Most pain I have ever felt in my head. Do not just stop taking it. Effexor just wasn&#039;t the right one for me.""",3.0,43
Topamax,Bipolar Disorde,"""Was put on Topamax for migraines a year and a half ago, I have had maybe one or two headaches since being on this medicine compared to the weekly migraines I was having before the Topamax AND I am down 80 pounds. I only take 100mg a day. I was just diagnosed with bipolar 1 and after reading this forum I am going to talk to my doctor and see if upping my dose will help with that since I&#039;ve seen that it is helping all of you. I am feeling quite confident that this could be my medicine of choice for multiple ailments.
Good luck to all in your search.""",9.0,99
Premarin,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I took Premarin daily since 1975,with no problems, and felt great, young at heart and full of energy. Last year the insurance company decided they would not pay for it anymore and suggested Estradiol. I don&#039;t feel the same. No energy, hair thinning and bloated all the time. Next doctor appointment I&#039;m going back on Premarin even tho it&#039;ll cost me a pretty penny.""",10.0,46
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve been taking Topamax (brand) for approximately ten years.  Due to severe migraines this was the only medication to prevent what had been dabilitating headaches, nausea &amp; vomiting, sensitivity to light, smell, sound, movement, and dizziness. After several years, my insurance refused to continue payment of the brand until I tried the generic tablets.  After 3 days, the original symptoms returned.  They finally approved continued payment of brand and now two years later they again have refused to cover (pay) for medication although it falls under the plan.  For three months, my neurologist and I have issued appeals with no clear explanation of the denial. I would just like to again take meds to rid myself of this pain.""",10.0,43
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I know phentermine works for different people in different ways. When I first started phen37.5, July 7th. I felt no extra energy. Appetite suppressed very little, dry mouth and a small headache. I started at 199, and now down to 194. (5 pounds?!) Not much weight loss in 12 days. I drink only water, some with added lemon to it. Calories are about 1200-1300. Healthy foods, like chicken, fish, apples, banana, salad, tuna as examples. I take it about 8-830 am. Side effects thus far are, dry mouth, headache mid day, lack of sleep. (insomnia) A little disappointed in results this far. I forgot to add, I also exercise 4 days a week doing walks, brisk walks, and exercise bike totaling 2 hrs. day. There should be no reason I&#039;m not losing more :(""",7.0,1
Clozapine,Schizophrenia,"""I&#039;ve been on it for 4 weeks, and I don&#039;t see a big difference. I used to socialize at coffee shops, but now I feel paranoid, and I want to stay home. There are so many other things that can be wrong since I take several other meds like Depakote ER and Zoloft. I&#039;m going to see my doctor this week, and hopefully find something to help with mood stabilization.""",7.0,12
Tegaserod,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve suffered from severe abdominal pain and constipation since I hit puberty. I was in such pain that I would pass out from it. After a week of taking Zelnorm I felt completely better and I didn&#039;t pass out once from pain while I was on it. It was what got me through 2 years of high school, when before I was constantly hospitalized from it and couldn&#039;t attend school. I was taken off of it because my doctor was worried about the side effects and the pain and other problems came back, just not as aggressively. I learned to deal with it, to ignore it and the pain slowly went away. I recently had an attack for the first time in 4 years, that was extremely severe and I passed out. I don&#039;t want to spend another year in and out of the hospital...""",10.0,17
Sulfatrim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""This antibiotic worked quickly to clear up UTI. However, I had extreme gas and constant headache. Severe chest pain so bad that I went to ER thinking I was having a heart attack. Would not take again.""",10.0,12
Klonopin,Panic Disorde,"""I was prescribed klonopin about 6 years ago when I had a sudden experience of &quot;Zoloft poop out&quot;. I was on Zoloft 50mg at the time for Panic Disorder and it worked beautifully for over ten years, but just stopped. I went from a high functioning manager to a terrified mess afraid to leave the house. Got myself to a psychiatrist, she prescribed 1mg daily taken in two doses and it was a godsend. Got on another antidepressant, citalopram, which did the trick. I was able to slowly taper off the klonopin with no side effects. Recently I&#039;ve been having some rebound anxiety (I&#039;m in medical school: hello stress!) and once again I find myself utilizing klonopin. I&#039;ve done a lot of work w/acupuncture, CBT, breathing but KP is the most effective.""",10.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I promised I would write this because just like you I was scouring the Internet for answers. I had unprotected sex on April 17th, the last day of my period, and my BF finished in me. He said not to worry since I was on my period but I was already freaking out so the next day I bought the plan B pill. I never had any side effects and it didn&#039;t make me sick. May 13th was when I was supposed to start my perod..and I didn&#039;t. So begins the freaking out even more and buying multiple pregnancy tests. Every test I took was negative but that didn&#039;t reassure me. My period is 11 days late but I finally started today!! I know it&#039;s hard not to but try not to worry. If you took this pI&#039;ll how you&#039;re supposed to it will work.""",10.0,5
Acetazolamide,Pseudotumor Cerebri,"""My experience with acetazolamide has been okay. I started taking it after my lumbar puncture to relieve the pressure.  (I got IIH because it was a rare side effect of an antibiotic I was on for my acne, minocycline) it has been VERY effective at relieving the pressure, but gives really annoying side effects, like tingling of my fingers, face, and toes. Like when I&#039;m trying to sleep my feet tingle and go crazy and it makes it impossible to sleep. It also made me have little to no appetite and I have lost 20 pounds in about 2 months. I my neurologist told me that long term use of this medication can cause kidney damage, but 6 months to a year shouldn&#039;t be a worry. (I am only going to be on diamox for 6 months. I&#039;ve been on it for 4 months)""",7.0,3
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I just had my Mirena removed. I only had it in for about 8 weeks. I was constantly bleeding I was losing so much hair, had really bad cramps and I was always so tired. I lost all desire for sex. And was definitely moody. Around the same time of day I started feeling really sick. I hated it. I called my Dr and told her to get it out. So I went in the next day and got it out! Didn&#039;t hurt one bit. I&#039;m having some light bleeding now but I think that&#039;s normal. But I feel better then ever!""",1.0,14
Jolivette,Birth Control,"""I started taking this after my son was born because I am breastfeeding. I&#039;ve been on the medication for about 7 months now. Unfortunately, last month I had two periods! Two full periods, not spotting. This appears to be happening again this month, and I just can&#039;t have my period every other week. It&#039;s too messy and exhausting, on top of having a one year old.""",5.0,38
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""I have been using this cream for over a year now and my spots have cleared, do still get the occasional one now and then but that&#039;s normal. Duac cream has reduced the darkness of my blackhead as well. I have also been noticing my skin has been quite red, so I&#039;ve laid of the cream for a while and just been using a scrub before bed to see. Overall I would recommend this to anyone, but there are side effects if you are allergic to some of the products in it. Ask your doctor for more information. Hope this helped.""",7.0,9
Implanon,Birth Control,"""After insertion, the site where it was inserted had a dull pain that still lingers today. A couple months in I threw my tablet at my mother in a blind rage. When nothing was wrong in my life I felt a constant irritation with the people around me. I would have times where I would be nauseous for a week and a half at a time accompanied by smell sensitivity. I have lost weight but have been bloated, with constant headaches. :(""",1.0,4
Conjugated estrogens,Primary Ovarian Failure,"""I couldn&#039;t take Premarin for about 5 years when I needed to because of cancer. I had bad symptoms. You name it - as far as having a hard time while being in my &quot;change&quot; period, I had them all. When the doctor finally put me on Premarin and it took effect I could have jumped for joy. I was myself again. I loved being on it. All the symptoms went away. I was so thankful. I was on it for many years. I tried to cut back at times but all the bad feelings would come back. Last year my doctor took me off it. He told me to take Estrace. It would be better for me. I&#039;m having a hard time. Estrace does not work and my symptoms are back with a furry. I&#039;m trying to find a doctor that will give me Premarin. """,10.0,55
Aciphex,GERD,"""I took Aciphex for the last year. It relieved the symptoms VERY well. However, it didn&#039;t heal any of my problems. I still have erosive esophagus, and I still have chronic gastritis. So on to the next...""",5.0,5
Sodium hyaluronate,Osteoarthritis,"""I go for my 3rd injection tomorrow of the Euflexa, but so far have only noticed my knee pain getting worse. My Dr. Said it can take up to 6 weeks after last injection to notice any relief. I know each person is different, however for me, I am in more pain then before I started these. I have been bone on bone in my right knee for over 2 years and I am really hoping for some relief in the next few weeks, as my only other option is total knee replacement.""",2.0,14
Quinine,Nocturnal Leg Cramps,"""I use 1/4 tablet as needed (averages 1 time a week)  when the cramps come on.  They come suddenly and usually after being on my feet for many hours.  There is no stopping them, i,e, walking, rubbing, stretching.  They are the most painful experience you can imagine.  The results after taking the quinine are almost immediate.  Cramps stop, like a miracle.  Sometimes they return in a few minutes and I take a second 1/4 tab.  Never have I had to take more than that.  I worry about running out of the ones I have because I thought doctors could no longer write prescriptions for quinine. No side effects.""",10.0,11
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I have Fibromyalgia and major back problems.  Recently,  I visited the ER for my back, and they gave me Tylenol 3, which did nothing for my pain. I went to the doctor a few days later and told him I need something stronger, and he prescribed me 10mg of oxycontin twice per day.  I can only tolerate  taking one per day (any more makes me throw up), but since starting this medicine,  it has significantly reduced my all around pain levels by at least  85%! I am grateful for this medicine.""",10.0,69
Imiquimod,Human Papilloma Virus,"""I was very nervous using this reading what other people have experienced with side effects. I decided to try it under advisement from my gynecologist. I have 4 small warts. One on my labia, one just inside of it, 2 around my anus. I&#039;ve been using imiquimod for about 10 days, 3 times a week, 6 hours at a time. In that time I have seen SIGNIFICANT changes in the 2 on my vaginal area. They are almost completely gone. The other two are being a little more stubborn. I wanted to share some good comments about this medication after being so worried about it myself before. Zero skin irritation. Have had some &quot;flu-like&quot; symptoms, but nothing unbearable. I&#039;m very happy to see these &quot;aliens&quot; shrink away. Try it before you knock it!""",10.0,30
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started Victoza about one and half years ago. Had no issues until I increased to 1.8 mg. Horrible stomach pains and gas. Achy legs, headaches etc. As of today doctor has taken me off of it. Never lost any weight , but also didn&#039;t gain any.""",4.0,11
Prozac,Depression,"""I have had depression for many years and I always avoided thinking about taking medication but I just started taking Prozac and it&#039;s already helping I&#039;m more awake and everything seems brighter it&#039;s easier to get rid of negative thoughts and the weight on my chest is gone""",7.0,74
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been reading a lot of bad reviews on the implanon and thought I&#039;d share my good experience with this contraception. I&#039;ve had the implanon 3x which means over 9 years and I have had no issues with it. Sometimes I will get light bleeding for a month or so, which isn&#039;t as bad as it seems. I feel great on it, no mood swings and no weight gain caused by having the implanon in my arm. Only due to age and lifestyle choices. Overall this is a great contraception for me, I would recommend people trying it and if you feel as though it doesn&#039;t work for you then take it out (quick and easy). The only thing I wonder about is trying to conceive after having it out, but that&#039;s something to think about later.""",10.0,9
Elavil,Pain,"""I was given this medication to help my daily chronic headaches. Started it a little over a month ago. Three days in I had one of the worst headaches ever. After that the headaches started to diminish. I now have weakness and loss of feeling in my hands arms and legs and feet, seizure activity, confusion, and sleeping all the time. I don&#039;t feel like myself and I&#039;m super miserable all the time. Dr doesn&#039;t want to take me off this medication but I cannot live life like this. I don&#039;t recommend this medication.""",3.0,36
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I had immediate results.I definitely felt less edgy just 3 days into my 10mg nightly dose. I had a headache first two days but took pain relief and it knocked it out. So far it has already provided relief from my constant anxiety and edginess.""",10.0,33
Multaq,Atrial Fibrillation,"""I just turned 47. I started taking Multaq in January after having 3 ablations and trying numerous medicines that made me feel like crap. The one thing I have noticed now is that if I forget to take it when I should, my heart actually starts to ache. My initial heart rhythm was PSVT prior to my first ablation.""",8.0,51
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Yasmin made my skin worse then what it already was, my moods were a bit better but I didn&#039;t see a huge change, for me this pill didn&#039;t work""",4.0,2
Apremilast,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I have plaque psoriasis and PA for many years now. I was using Enbrel of which in comparison worked miracles. I started Otezla to try something new and not biologic. I was on Otezla for 3 months however, saw very little improvement on my skin and felt my PA became even worst. A finger completely swelled up of which had never happened to me in the past. I also felt more inflammation. The beginning symptoms of irregular bowl movements and major headaches were horrible, but gone after 2 weeks. What did remain up to the last minute were horrible horrible allergies/sinus as if I had a cold the entire time. The longer time on the medication the worst I got. I stopped taking Otezla and all side effects are minimizing. I also felt very depressed.""",1.0,10
Zoloft,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on Zoloft for 3 weeks (100mg) and it&#039;s done wonders for me.  I was always sad, uninterested in anything, quick tempered, very negative...you get the picture.  Within a week that changed.  I&#039;m able to laugh, I want to do things again; best of all, my sex drive is returning!  My appetite has lessened, but I&#039;m not complaining.  In the first week, I was taking Zoloft by itself; now I&#039;m taking Seroquel XR in the evening in conjunction.  I&#039;m sleeping like a baby the night through (first time in years, really!).  My family and friends are as glad as I am that I&#039;m now on the right track.""",9.0,168
Compazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I was suffering from unexplained nausea for about a year. I tried a host of other anti-nausea medications but nothing really seemed to be helping. My doctor gave my compazine, which helped my nausea but made me exhausted by the evening and caused me to burst into tears at least once a day. I stopped taking the medication because the side effects were too much for me to handle.""",4.0,13
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I recently went on a 10 day vacation to Jamaica and only had I bm there, and since I&#039;ve been back only 1 bm so I&#039;m extremely constipated. I had stomach pains and felt like I need to go but could never finish the job so I decided to try ducolax. I took it last night around 830 and woke up at 430 with horrible stomach pains like I wanted to cry but I didn&#039;t feel the need to go. I found that laying on my stomach gave me some relief so I was able to fall back asleep.  Woke up this morning with the same pain but still nothing this  was a bit frustrating but an hour later I had my first bm, from these comments I&#039;m expecting more but I feel better already.  I didn&#039;t experience sweats, chills, or nausea so I&#039;d say this works well besides the cramps""",8.0,1
Tamsulosin,Urinary Tract Stones,"""Suffer from uric acid stones on an average of every 4-6 months.  Was given a prescription for Flomax last ER visit; filled it to keep on hand.  Two days ago had an attack and decided to try the Flomax.  Amazingly, the stone passed in an hour and a half instead of the next day!....This has never happened before and it really shortened the terrible pain which usually lasts many hours.  I will definitely try this next time I have an attack, which I KNOW will happen again.""",10.0,86
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""The pill has helped with my appetite. I have lost 8 pounds in about 2 weeks. But the side effects are bad.  I constantly feel exhausted.  I get very hot and weak if I have to do very much. It feels like my arms and legs are weighted down. It&#039;s a real struggle to do anything.""",6.0,5
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I asked my doctor to place me on Contrave because I had hit a wall with my own dieting and exercise. I was also looking for assistance to reduce/eliminate my alcohol intake. (I&#039;m a weekend warrior in my socializing.) I have been on Contrave for a week now. I lost 7lbs in the first 5 days. I workout with a personal trainer 4x per week. I cut caffeine and alcohol from my diet due to the headaches. I don&#039;t even crave a drink! I&#039;m starting week 2 with the pills. As of 7.21.17 I weigh 164lbs at 5&#039;9. My goal weight is 140lbs. I gave Contrave 9/10 only because of the headaches,  which are minor. I&#039;m very happy with my results thus far and my trainer is blown away! I&#039;m getting weighed in this Thursday again. I&#039;ll check back in after.""",9.0,21
Effexor XR,Anxiety,"""I am 26 years old and I have been on Effexor for anxiety.  When first starting the medication I had severe nausea for about 2 weeks but I stuck with it.  Thankfully the nausea went away and now I feel so much better. I feel smarter, more grounded and able to make appropriate decisions.  Before going on Effexor it was like I was always working hyper vigilantly to ensure nothing bad happened.  Now I am able to relax and go with the flow.  The only draw back is the severe withdrawal symptoms of dizziness and &quot;brain jolts.&quot; I notice these beginning even if I am just a hour late taking my pill.""",8.0,98
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have Bipolar with depression, mood swings, panic attacks, racing thoughts, voices and suicidal tendencies thrown in with seizures. On top of all that I cannot sleep. I&#039;ve tried just about all the medication out there for Bipolar but after a time they stop working. Saphris 10 MG, has worked miracles for me. All those symptoms are now gone with this fast acting pill. You can stop a panic attack within a minute or two. The down side is weight gain, it is a very bad side effect. Recently I had two packages that I had to take to the pharmacy because they just would not open. They had to break the finger tab and unlock the clip beneath it. Bad design but otherwise very happy with this medicine.""",9.0,52
Edarbyclor,High Blood Pressure,"""Lifesaver! Had been on a bunch of others that did next to nothing and the side effects were awful. Within a couple weeks of started Edarbyclor 40/12.5 I was down to 125/85 from 165/95. I also found a pharmacy where they are able to sell it to me for $10/month with their discount card!""",10.0,10
LoSeasonique,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I just started my second pack and I have been on my period for the last 3 weeks. At first it was just some spotting. Then turned to a heavy period. I started experiencing moderate acne immediately and my mood swings are through the roof. """,2.0,4
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""Trazodone worked about 50% of the time for me, with unpleasant side effects. """,1.0,13
Propafenone,Atrial Fibrillation,"""I have been on this for almost 6 years due to atrial fibrillation and am a 49 year old male.  I honestly can&#039;t tell if I have had any episodes of atrial fibrillation since being placed on this medicine but do remember feelings of anxiety in bed a handful of times.  I take two doses per day and am also on Metoprolol that I take in the morning.  One thing that struck me when I was first placed on this med back then was the doctor saying that one day it won&#039;t work anymore.  So far to good but I am also concerned about the long term use but I guess it&#039;s the best option right now.""",10.0,30
Moxifloxacin,Sinusitis,"""Only took 1 dose so far, but already feeling better. Had bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infection for a month. Saw doctor yesterday and diagnosed me with sinus infection. Avelox 400mg 1/day would have been highest tier on my copay so she gave me full 10 days with samples. Worked amazingly well, though I felt real sleepy first hour. Could very well be that I&#039;m SICK, not reacting. I&#039;m allergic to other antibiotics (rash/hives) so this was a relief. MAKE NOTE OF THE MANY FOODS/DRUGS TO AVOID WHILE ON THIS. Others have posted their use of vitamins with it, but it clearly states to avoid them.""",10.0,12
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I&#039;m 41 years old. Smoker and diabetic type II (I exercise regularly and watch my diet so my blood sugars are under control). I&#039;ve been having problems since I was 16 and they have been because of a psychological nature. After a few months of dating a girl I&#039;d be okay. 

Started dating a younger woman and didn&#039;t want to disappoint her in case (like most relationships) she thought I didn&#039;t find her attractive. Tried Viagra first. Worked awesome and effects lasted for a while. Tried Cialis. Wow. Lasted the weekend. I felt like I was already dating her for a few months now. 

I did get headaches and runny nose, but so worth it! 

Not good for quick sessions though. It&#039;s not the sensitivity that&#039;s an issue, you just want to keep going.""",10.0,30
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for about two years &amp; this is the only one I&#039;ve ever used. I can say I&#039;ve definitely gained weight but I&#039;m sure it had to do with many other factors as well. Sex drive decreased and I get moody and irritable. However, nothing is extreme &amp; it does its job. I&#039;ve noticed constant mood swings the week after my period or the first week of the pills so I sometimes double up to avoid the dip In hormones. I guess it&#039;s good enough to the point where I don&#039;t want to trial and error any other one so that&#039;s why I stay on it. Everyone&#039;s body&#039;s are so different""",7.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""i saw negative reviews on Orsythia but decided to try it anyway, but I wish I hadnt. I was so anxious and had the worst mood swings. I would get so angry over little things I wouldn&#039;t give a second thought to normally. I snapped at my boyfriend, friends and family practically once in every conversation when I used to be so calm and light-hearted. I eventually thought enough is enough and switched to Junal Fe and finally back to my normal self. Orsythia also made me completely repulsed by food, so I lost about 12 pounds, but I&#039;m barely 5 foot 2 so 12 pounds is a huge difference. Only positive is that I didnt get pregnant.""",3.0,8
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I started this 3 weeks ago, haven&#039;t seen much weight loss yet, but I feel full all of the time looking at food makes me nauseous. I have noticed my blood sugar has decreased dramatically, I may have to come off some of my diabetic Meds which is a plus. I&#039;m giving my body time to loose the weight gradual weight loss is the best anyway.""",9.0,37
Cetirizine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""All day I have had runny nose, itchy watery eyes, sneezing, throat closing. I finally could not take it anymore I did some research online to determine the best OTC medication to use, Zyrtec stood out the most. I figured that it must be pretty strong due to the fact that at one time you needed a script to get it. I took my first tab at 3:00pm its now 3:18. I am starting to feel the effects of Zyrtec I have not sneezed as of yet my watery nose and eye&#039;s are starting to clear up. I&#039;m beginning to breathe easier.""",8.0,24
Cetirizine,Not Listed / Othe,"""I also have that weird metallic taste!  Seems to work for my allergies but for some reason it doesn&#039;t seem to last the full 24 hours for me.""",8.0,1
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""I have written 2 reviews about hair loss suffered because of this drug. This website had posted the second review I wrote but it has since been taken down. Sounds like this website is getting paid by drug companies to skew the results. NOT HAPPY! Obviously you&#039;re not going to post this. But you are ruining your own reputation by only posting certain reviews. It&#039;s obvious to the public.""",6.0,40
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I wasn&#039;t able to sleep hardly at all before taking this medicine, now I can sleep with no problems with my legs. So thankful""",9.0,65
Clindamycin,Acne,"""I love love love this product. It is truly the only thing that has worked for my acne. I am lucky and haven&#039;t experienced any side effects. I know that every body is different but I recommend trying it.""",10.0,60
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Birth Control,"""I began this birth control 2 months ago . Ive always had a difficult time with birth control but this was my far the worst. I have been so depressed to the point of having suicidal thoughts. I haven&#039;t had any energy or motivation. My skin is more oily than its ever been but drier than its ever been in a few areas. My hair started thinning. My anxiety was off the wall and my skin itched without a rash. Everybody annoyed me for no reason. I have yet to find a birth control that works for me.""",1.0,1
Umeclidinium / vilanterol,COPD,"""I&#039;ve recently been diagnosed with advanced COPD with Dyspnea.  I&#039;ve tried 3 different inhalers.  The first 2 left me confused and scared that I wouldn&#039;t feel any better.  Then I tried Anoro Ellipta.  I am so pleased with the improvement.  I feel so much better and I&#039;m so glad to know I don&#039;t have to live frightened with the wheezing and shortness of breath anymore.  And it only takes 1 puff a day.  I haven&#039;t been on it long but I thank God everyday that I found it.""",9.0,45
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I was one of the few people who suffered from anxiety because they weren&#039;t sure if this pill was effective. Let me tell you, I am the worst with overthinking and I know what it feels like to be unsure. This pill really does work. Plan B was something I always heard about but never thought I needed until one night of great sex ended with a condom that slipped off. We were both drunk and unaware of what had happened so to be safe, I decided to take the pill 6 hours after the accident. I keep track of my period dates and my last period was on the 21st. I took the pill on the 7th of the next month. I suffered some side effects like headaches, back pain and cramps 2 days before my period. It actually came 5 days early and it just finished today!""",10.0,28
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I have started Saxenta this morning ( stated with 0.6 to go up to 1.8, will increase every 4th day as the Dr prescribe).
I was told to expect nausea but been 4 hrs and other then being thirsty nothing at all.
The DR place me on the Saxenta as 7 years ago I was taking   antidepressants and the weight just piled on and could not loose it and start having lots of other health issues. 
I hope this will help me loose the weight and get my health back to normal and start exercising again.
By the way the DR place me on the Saxenta 1.8 and  Optifast for the first month, been advice to drink a minimum of 3 Lt of water. Will update as I go ....in a month""",1.0,11
CellCept,"Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis","""I had a liver transplantation in 1997, and been on Sadimmun Neoral for 13 years. In 2009 my Doctor decided to switch to Cellcept because my creatinine level rose from 1,3 to 1,7 (Kidney). I have been on both Neoral and Cellcept over the whole Summer of 2009. I did not feel well and finally in Nov. 2009 I had a Hyper Blood-sugar shock of 1402, Was hospitalized, now I am slowly recovering with Insulin BS 100-200. Ii switched back to Sandimmun 25-0-50 but my Doctor wants to switch again to Cellcept. I&#039;m afraid to get a Hyperglycemia again.""",6.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""The side effects I experienced were unusual spotting and weight gain""",9.0,2
Famotidine,GERD,"""So far, famotidine is working great for my chronic GERD, acid reflux. I also made life changing eating habits and added even more exercise to my routine but I still have this condition. Also, need to eat more frequently every 2-3 hours, small snacks and meals really helps. I usually take one of these when I feel it coming on, usually in between meals and it quickly calms it. I only take one a day and then if I feel it at night after dinner or right before bed I take 150mg Zantac (ranitidine). I try to limit to only ONE 20mg famotidine and ONE 150mg Zantac a day. Seems to work quite well. Too much of any PPI or H2 blockers and you can reverse the process of what you&#039;re trying to achieve. I only take a couple Tums when in desperate need.""",9.0,30
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""Effective yes, but not worth the pain. Cramps are awful, they are so extreme I become nauseous.""",10.0,21
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started 4 weeks ago. On .75 per week.  First week had a little nausea and heartburn a few times. 3rd week everything seems fine.  Lost 8 lbs and glucose levels are AMAZING.  No side effects for weeks 3 and 4 so my body must be used to it now.  I am glad this is working so well! Bonus is I don&#039;t crave bad foods now.  Very pleased.""",10.0,35
Simvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""It lowered my Cholesterol numbers and put my LDL and HDL numbers in normal range. It did work for me but I had some muscle pain in my legs which would come and go.""",7.0,11
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I decided to take this because the birth control and Plan B was not working and I got pregnant. Thank god I delivered a healthy and beautiful baby boy. I got this Dec 29, 2015 and it was the most terrible experience of my whole entire life. I bled almost immediately after the insertion till now April 5, 2016. I finally got in out today because my bleeding got worse. I would sweat even if I barely did anything that day, extreme migraines and it worsened my depression and anxiety to the point I could not sleep and had no energy. Please ladies reconsider this because I would NOT quit bleeding. It destroyed my sex life and self esteem too. As if today I actually feel great and trying Yasmin because this is awful!!!!!! Zero stars for me """,1.0,1
Lactaid,Lactose Intolerance,"""After not having many issues with any dairy other than ice cream, I decided to try lactaid in order to be able to enjoy the delicious treat of vanilla ice cream once more...but I regret everything now. Not only did it not do Jack squat, but my symptoms of lactose intolerance are even worse now. Usually I can get away with just a little bit of gas and I&#039;m fine but now I have nausea, diarrhea, gas, and bloating. Worst decision ever!!! This product deserves negative stars!!!""",1.0,8
Aviane,Birth Control,"""Although it has only been a week of using Aviane, I have to say that I love it. I&#039;ve been on the patch and it definitely made me moody, to the point where I would cry constantly and randomly. It made me gain 10 lbs in a week and I just hated it so much. Aviane so far, is amazing. I&#039;ve been at my lowest weight (during my period), I&#039;ve lost my appetite though, but it&#039;s not necessarily a bad thing. No bloating, no break outs, but I am experiencing longer period flow. But it&#039;s only been the first week. So fingers cross that this will keep being amazing to me.""",8.0,4
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""You can take it during any anxiety issue within 20mins I noticed the difference it made. In seven yrs I&#039;ve been able to do so much more. I would call it the miracle pill.""",10.0,102
Pregabalin,Neuralgia,"""Lyrica works very well with pins, needles, tingling and numbness. The negative side effects were &quot;loopiness&quot;, and inability to feel full after eating. I gained 40 lbs very quickly.""",6.0,34
Levofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I was given this for 5 days,was a little hyper in the mornings but it cleared my uti right up.Would definitely take it again.""",10.0,26
Methamphetamine,ADHD,"""This medication has helped my A.D.H.D better than other medications.""",8.0,26
Contrave,Obesity,"""I just started week two on Contrave and feel great!  No nausea, headaches or anything (except no appetite) and sleep great!  I admit I was totally nervous to start after reading all the reviews but am on one in the morning and one at night with no issues.  I have cut soda, drink ALOT of water and am trying to eat fewer calories (using MyNetDiary app to monitor - helps so much to make me accountable).  I have already lost 6 pounds and feel less bloated!  One comment stated that they feel like a normal person not obsessing over food...I second that!  Also, make sure you use the prescription card if your insurance doesn&#039;t cover!""",9.0,36
Next Choice,Emergency Contraception,"""I had protected sex, but the condom broke. I didn&#039;t know until I saw a piece of the condom 24 hours later. I took Next Choice about 12 hours later (36 hours?) of the incident. I got my period 5 days early. My only side effects were headaches.""",10.0,1
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I had sex Saturday after my period finished the first comdom broke and he said he had came a little on it. So the nextday which was Sunday I bought the contaceptive and took it. A few days later on thursday I started spotting reddish brown and the next day which is today friday I started bleeding heavy like if it was my period. Which is weird because I had just finished my period 6 days ago. BTW I&#039;m 18 going on 19. Is it normal?""",5.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I took this medication for about 8 months and developed a pulmonary embolism. I&#039;m 26, non smoker, 115lbs, very healthy. Birth control causes blood clots in many women. Please be aware of this. Especially if you have pain in your legs or start to feel a tightness in your chest. Never would I anticipate this happening to me.""",1.0,4
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""7 year old with ADHD, with the HD prevailing. Started 10 mg Metadate CD in the morning and teacher reported night and day difference, but late in the day was night marish. Grouchy, no focus and constantly arguing. Doctor decided that it metabolized quickly and was out of his system too quickly. Started 20 mg in the morning and saw immediate improvement in the afternoons. BUT...vocal and motor tics began, up to 7-10 a minute, and we stopped it right away. Started 0.25 mg Guanfacine to relax the system, up to 3 mg now. Tics have lessened, but still present daily. Tried Adderall, but aggression and moodiness appeared. Back to Metadate CD, paired with Guanfacine, school is better, still some moodiness, but overall an improvement.""",6.0,20
Reclast,Osteoporosis,"""I have read many bad reviews on this treatment, so let me tell you my positive one.  I am early 60s, very active, slightly built and failed my bone density scan.  Did my research (very important) and found a fabulous young female rheumatologist.  After viewing all of my prior dexa scans we tried one Fosamax (I had been on Evista for four years prior due to healed multiple ulcers).  The Fosamax reaction was very bad but the gastric distress eased up finally.  We decided on the Reclast infusion. The injection was pleasant, the people great.  I went to work.  Had a headache for three days, took medicines for the headache but carried on my regular business.  This was one week ago. I feel great.""",10.0,147
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I first started on Vicodin 9 years ago. Well, I eventually became a full blown addict on other things. Started Suboxone 5 days ago and finally feel life coming back in to this empty shell I called my body. Fell into withdrawal the first dose because I took it too soon but 5 days later and I&#039;m feeling great. Sleeping has been a little difficult as well. It felt great to come home from work today and know that the money I made will be going to something that was slowly killing me.  Thank you Suboxone.""",10.0,35
Skyla,Birth Control,""" I know everyone&#039;s body reacts differently to hormones, but the nice thing about IUD&#039;s are that the hormones are released in your uterus instead of being digested and absorbed into your blood stream. Of course, the hormones still get into your blood, but it has less effects on the body since it&#039;s more controlled to one area. The insertion definitely hurt and I had slight cramping the first day of insertion, but it was completely gone by the second day. Also had a major cramp, that felt like when I got it inserted (only lasted 2 minutes, maybe). DR informed me that the Skyla does move &amp; reposition during the first few months &amp; that&#039;s what that pain was. LOVE SKYLA""",9.0,2
Linaclotide,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have suffered from constipation and IBS forover 40 years.  The drug works great, no gas, no cramping.  I still have occasional problems and occasionally diarrhea.  I will soon find out if it works as well when I travel -- which has been terrible in the past.  If it works when I travel it will be a miracle!  The price, however, is shocking and so in order to buy it at all, I have to order it from Canada.""",9.0,21
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I found Nuvaring mostly unproblematic, convenient, and easy to use. (I did have mood swings that might be attributable to it, but it&#039;s hard to say, since there were other factors involved.) The main problem, however, was that I had frequent breakthrough bleeding: after 7 months use it was like I was having a very small period 20 days out of the month! Very annoying, to say the least. The doctor told me that meant the hormone dosage was too low for me and has proscribed Kariva for me instead, so we&#039;ll see how that goes.""",7.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Ovarian Cysts,"""In July 2015, I had experienced a huge pain in my lower abdomen. The pain went on for three months when I was finally able to see the gynecologist after two months and a half of being on a waiting list. They ran a lot of tests on me and I was told I had an ovarian cyst the size of a golf ball. I have never had a surgerys and I am terrified to even be told Ima have to get any type of surgery. Well my doctor recommended me take birth control to help with pain and possibly reduce the size of the cyst. I started taking Tri-Previfem in the beginning of November 2015. When I went for my checkup on November 23, 2015, the cyst had been reduced from the size of a golf ball to the size of a pinto bean!! I totally recommend this birth control""",7.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Lo/Ovral since I was 18. I was taking the other generic, Low-Ogestrel, up until last month. The pharmacy switched generics. Ever since I started taking the Cryselle I have cramps constantly and always feel bloated.""",4.0,30
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had my skyla for approx 1.5 months, so far I am in love with it. Not only am I sparing myself a costly month expense, but it was completely covered under the affordable care act, including the follow up appointment to insure everything was as it should be. The insertion was quite painful for me, both on the day of the procedure &amp; the following week. I got mine inserted with out being on my cycle, which to my understanding is more difficult &amp; painful. But I also think it gave me an advantage,I had no spotting or anything except the cramps for over a week.After that I had a bit of spotting, but not too bad.I got my first period, which was delayed by about 2weeks, I&#039;m not going to lie about it,it was pretty excruitating,always has been.""",10.0,1
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Works well for RLS, but I have been having increasing anxiety issues, and sleep problems, not taken it for 2 days and already feel so much better, I have just been put on Topamax for migraines that has also been shown effective for RLS and so far no return of symptoms, just feeling better!""",4.0,8
Prozac,Depression,"""I&#039;m on week 6 of Prozac and it saved my life. I went through a semester of major life changes (engagement, graduation, moving across country, major weight gain from stress, living with fiancee&#039;s parents, and stopped being able to see my friends) which resulted in me becoming severely depressed. I&#039;ve NEVER been depressed in my life I&#039;m the most bubbly person ever. Well when I started to get into a deep black hole and also having suicidal ideation (never had before) I decided to go to the doctor. She started me on 10mg for 4 weeks and with some change (75% better) we decided to try 20mg for 100%. I&#039;m only on week 6 of being on prozac all together and it saved my life, my relationship and my joy. PLEASE give it time. I&#039;m praying for you all!""",9.0,147
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""Started taking it out of a Mental hospital after 3 weeks no sleep. Went home with 100mg, worked so so at first, kept me asleeep 4 hours, pop another one sleep 4 hours. 20 years later started back on it. I take 100mg at night, sleep 3 hours, can&#039;t go back to sleep and feel like I&#039;m so hungover, head splitting open like worse sinus problems ever, heart skipping, side effects made me QUIT, I feel better NOT sleeping than 8 bottles of Jack so to speak.""",5.0,13
Klonopin Wafer,Anxiety,"""most potent and reliable  prefer over xanax.... xanax is for sometimes.. only klonopin end up stronger each dose it gets a little stronger so you don&#039;t always need another pill""",10.0,22
Eletriptan,Migraine,"""I take the 40 mg of Relpax as needed for migraines. I have had migraines for over a year now. I also take a daily preventive medicine so I feel like with the preventative medicine that if I need to take the Relpax it is very helpful.

The only thing I do not like about it is that it tends to make my neck and jaw sore. But other than that it does it&#039;s job for me and get&#039;s rid of my migraines and hardly ever do I have to take 2 of them.""",10.0,9
Cariprazine,Bipolar Disorde,"""My psychiatrist raised my dose to 3mg after 1.5 dose dose was ineffective. After 4 days, I have woke up delusional that goes away in 5 minutes. I don&#039;t know if it was the medicine or the mixture of it and the other medicines I take.""",9.0,9
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for nearly two years. It&#039;s incredible. No acne, no weight gain, regular periods, no migraines (related to it), no decrease in sex drive.""",10.0,7
Onexton,Acne,"""The stuff is amazing! Dissecting cellulitis is just about one of the worst forms of acne that anyone could have. At the first sign of a pimple I put it on and it&#039;s gone within a day or two. It&#039;s not quite as effective for the dissecting cellulitis but it does help control flareups. Dissecting cellulitis is normally controlled with a steroid and anabiotic&#039;s. In my opinion for a topical cream to eliminate the need for steroids and anabiotic&#039;s is amazing!""",10.0,0
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""I&#039;ve been experiencing migraines ever since I was around 14 or 15. When I went on birth control they started getting a little better except for when I was either really stressed or on my period, both times when they are really bad. I talked to my doctor about it and she put me on imatrex (which I tried for the first time when I was 15 when my sister took it) and it works wonders! It alleviates the headache in about 30-45 minutes. The thing I&#039;ve noticed that is it&#039;s best when you first start to feel a migraine coming on, not when you&#039;re migraine is already unbearable. I&#039;ve also experienced some minor side affects like drowsiness and some minor stomach pains (usually only if i take it on an empty stomach) but other than that I&#039;ve had no issue""",8.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am 23. I was on a pill from when I was 16-22. I switched to a Mirena IUD for 6 months (gave me horrible yeast infections and I literally had my period for 6 months). I have been taking Gildess Fe 1.5/30 for a year. Nothing to complain about, no attributable weight gain or mood changes. BUT, in all the years I have been on birth control I would get my period 48 hours after taking the last active pill, like clockwork. However, this month, it&#039;s been 5 days and no period. Assuming I&#039;m not pregnant (very low chance, we use condoms as well) then this pill is great, but not having a period is making me stressed!""",8.0,61
Concerta,ADHD,"""This medication worked fantastically for me! When I started taking it I was at the bottom of my class, struggling at school, and within 2 years I&#039;d moved to the top. It totally transformed how I was able to concentrate. 

I always felt like this allowed me to &#039;be the real me&#039; because it gave me the focus and patience to do the things I wanted to do. It helped me socially because I was able think and communicate better (more tactfully!)

In terms of side effects I can&#039;t take it too late in the day or else I wouldn&#039;t sleep at night, but nothing else. I know some people have described many more side effects but I didn&#039;t get anything like that.

The only downside is that after 19 years on the drug, I don&#039;t find it as effective anymore.""",10.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I wanted to give birth control a try so my doctor put me on Tri Sprintec. It started out okay and I was fine with the outcome despite the nausea. However, I then began getting this white milky discharge a week before my period and when I had sex it smelled fishy. I went to the doctor and it was diagnosed as Bacterial Vaginosis..I have tried many treatments to ward it off nothing worked. I&#039;m getting off Birth Control and getting my life back!""",1.0,4
Dicyclomine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""This stuff is a God send. I take it about 30 to 60 minutes before eating anything and it not only gives me a few pain free hours, but it also gives me a general relaxed feeling. *sidenote* that relaxed feeling is great when your stomach is  really painful. BUT it does make you kind of on a high. Not like a drug high but more a chill relaxed high if that makes any sense. So BE CAREFUL if you need to drive or anything like that. Makes me high and tired but worth it for no stomach aches! Damn IBS!""",10.0,11
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been taking it  for depression/anxiety for about seven years now. The 1st time I took it I got a horrible restless feeling an hour after taking it..it was really horrible, pretty unbearable but after the second day I was fine. It is an excellent sleep aid, it knocks you out into a deep sleep with really vivid and usually pleasant dreams..getting out of bed afterwards is the only hard part! It leaves you pretty groggy and sedated for the start of the day. Everybody else is rushing around work getting stuff done and my brain is operating on half speed. For that reason I&#039;m thinking of tapering off it. I also have a sense of apathy..everything is &#039;ok&#039;..even when it&#039;s not..take it to get yourself better but get off it when you can""",8.0,29
Carbamazepine,Epilepsy,"""I was put on this medication over 11 years ago. I had to be boosted up to 1200mg daily to get the blood serum level in the right area. It had to be combined with Keppra to finally help me obtain control of my epilepsy. It has been very effective the past 11 years, and I have had no side effects with it.""",10.0,15
Forteo,Osteoporosis,"""I gave this medication a 9 despite some uncomfortable side effects because after 6 months of treatment my spine BMD has increased from 3.4 T score to 3.0 T (+ 8 %) but my hip has gotten 5% worse.  I experienced a lot of nausea (especially about 2 hours after shot) but I also experienced about 15 pounds of weight gain.  Shooting pains in my legs and arms occasionally and small bruising around injection spot sometimes.  I am stopping medication for other reasons but I am happy about the 8% gain in my spine after 2 previous painful spinal fractures.""",9.0,62
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex on Wednesday and took the pill Thursday (today). I have done nothing but sleep since taking the pill and also have a slight headache. I am still very worried but after taking the pill my mind is more at ease. My regular period is due in 2-3 weeks (I&#039;m irregular). I guess all I can do is wait and try not to stress myself out even more.""",9.0,19
Zoloft,Depression,"""I started taking Zoloft about 3 1/2 weeks ago. The first week I started to feel better. Though about 5 days in I had a really bad hotflash where I had to lay on the floor for about 5 minutes, and then I felt like I was going to throw up. Haven&#039;t had that sense. I do feel tired so I&#039;ve started taking it at night. Also, I feel like I have restless leg syndrome. But other than those things I am now able to focus and my OCD seems to have calmed down a lot. I still get anxious, but it doesn&#039;t stick around as long and I&#039;m able to move on from it easier. I feel like I can live in the moment and not worry about my past or present or what issue I need to stop before it happens. I am able to focus better at work too. I think my husband likes me now.""",8.0,269
Nortriptyline,Panic Disorde,"""Have had GAD (Anxiety, sometime severe) on and off for about 12 years.  I&#039;m a 58 year old Male in excellent health, otherwise.  

Nortriptyline was the 7th Med prescribed (after Lexapro, Beta Blockers, Zoloft, etc.) and for me it was radically better than all the other Meds.  Tried to take at night but was too activating.  

Started taking 10 mg in the AM and another 10 mg in the afternoon (if needed).  Completely controlled my Anxiety, gave me more energy, improved sex drive, and cleared-up both Acne &amp; Rosacea.  EXCELLENT Drug...worth a try.

Due to the low dose, I had none of the typical side effects (dry mouth, etc.)""",9.0,95
Verapamil,Cluster Headaches,"""I have been suffering from Cluster Headaches periodically for the past 3 years. Did some research online and decided to ask my doc for some verapamil. Last Christmas I started taking it just before a holiday party and accidentally found out it also calms my anxiety. I was able to relax, and talk to people like a normal person and actually enjoyed people&#039;s company. It was a while since I felt that way in a social situation and I am so glad I came across verapamil.""",8.0,13
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""Recently yesterday morning found out that I had this infection. Doctor prescribed me Azithromycin and they are 500mg. It says take two at once.. So I took that, and my metroNidazole together, so that&#039;s about 1,500mg in my body. I started freaking out because I thought I was over dosing. They should prescribe the nausea meds for you to take before the Azithromycin. Well, I waited two hours... And I started feeling really sick, like I was gonna throw up! I went to the bathroom but the diarrhea wasn&#039;t as bad as I thought it would be. I had to take this when I could get the pills which was later yesterday night. I thought I should take them before I went to sleep. I slept the whole night! Still tired. Stay safe!""",5.0,2
Vilazodone,Depression,"""Within one week it made a big difference. My depression had led to blood clots. This pill worked, I did not have any side effects, great pill. """,10.0,23
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;m a healthy and active 24 year old. I had mirena placed when my second child was 10 weeks old. I bleed quite a bit the first 2 months but then all of a sudden it stopped. I have not had a period or spotting in the last 4 months. I have the occasional cramp but that&#039;s it.""",10.0,22
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""I have very bad anxiety attacks that occur at random. I take one in the morning and one at night and its helps he immensely I believe its a life saver it brings tears to my eyes. It relieved the torture of daily anxiety attacks which caused me great depression.""",9.0,69
Gabapentin,Epilepsy,"""Has controlled my seizures, in conjunction with Tegretol, for over fifteen years, seizure free.""",10.0,50
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I had severe anxiety and panic attacks daily for 20 years. It literally controlled my life and ruined my days for me. I tried paxil and zoloft and hated both and felt worse on zoloft than I did with out it. At 28 years old after struggling for so many years I finally decided to try something new and was prescribed Lexipro. It has changed my life. I feel like a normal person finally and can go out and do things on my own with out fear and anxiety attacks! I highly recommend this med.""",10.0,67
Dramamine,Motion Sickness,"""I use this for both motion sickness and severe migraines, I&#039;m 25 years old and this actually takes away the hurt from noise, light, touch and yes dizziness and vomiting. I can actually move and participate with my family this Christmas. Rarely do I mix it, if anything I just take max dosage recommended.""",9.0,24
Clotrimazole,Oral Thrush,"""I found the Troche very easy to use and not in the least objectionable. I have used it as prescribed for 7 days but feel that it should have been issued for a longer period of time. My mouth and throat are still sensitive and burning.""",7.0,42
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""The worst antipsychotic I&#039;ve ever taken. I could barely walk and my rigidity was so bad my legs seized up totally.""",1.0,18
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""This medication works great for anxiety if taken the correct way.""",10.0,40
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on birth control for about 3 years now. My doctor first put me on Previfem. About a year later I was switched to Estarylla. I&#039;ve always had mild acne so I can&#039;t tell if it is from this pill or not, but I constantly have pimples on my face and a few on my chest. It&#039;s nothing super noticeable or major, but I feel as Previfem did a better job in keeping my skin clearer than Estarylla. On Previfem I gained about 10 pounds and on this new pill I have lost it all. I get HORRIBLE cramps the day before my period and the first day that it starts. But it always starts on the same day around the same time, so it is very regulated. It is also very effective as in I have not gotten pregnant from either of these pills I have been on.""",5.0,4
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have always used the pill and so far this birth control has not affected my mood, appetite or libido negatively. My breasts have gotten larger which is okay with me. I have been on it a month and plan on sticking to it. Very pleased so far, I had tried several other pills like Tri-Cyclen Lo and the regular Tri-Cyclen and feel Ortho-Cept is much better.""",8.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Looking at other reviews, mine won&#039;t be much different. I compared Nexplanon with the other options and knew there would be a chance that I&#039;d be bleeding a lot. I use menstrual cups which are a good option for this, I think (you can have sex while wearing a softcup, which works for me, and the Diva cup is good for the rest of the time). I&#039;ve bled 124 out of the 240 days I&#039;ve had Nexplanon, and I&#039;m going to give it a year and some change to see if the periods even out. The info I got said that some people take a full year to adjust, so I&#039;m giving it a shot. The hormone change has been better for me - after a decade on the pill in varying forms, my mood swings are improved, though my cramps are still hellish. Try if you want. Overall? Nah.""",3.0,1
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on Yaz for about 3 months and so far it has been great. I&#039;ve suffered from acne since I was 12 (I&#039;m 30 now) to the extent that it&#039;s really had a negative effect on my life but now it&#039;s almost all cleared up. I barely even need to wear makeup anymore. There has been no weight gain except for slightly bigger breasts and it&#039;s great knowing when my period is going to come. Previously it would come randomly. It also doesn&#039;t last as long, now only 4 or 5 days when before it could be 7 or 8.""",9.0,30
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I can be in public places comfortably""",10.0,140
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I just left my Ob-Gyn and had Liletta inserted. I can&#039;t say much for side effects yet (obviously) but insertion wasn&#039;t not nearly as painful as anticipated. Maybe a 3 out of 10. Mind you, I have had 2 children. The pain after the procedure is worse most definitely. About a 5 out of 10.""",10.0,3
Amnesteem,Acne,"""I am a 40 year old male who has been subject to moderate acne my entire life starting at age 13.  It has never been debilitating but it has caused certain self esteem issues (rather it has exacerbated self esteem issues).  In an effort to make this as concise as possible, 99% of all that is on the internet will all the &quot;bad stuff&quot; written about this drugs are NOT true.  Although my experience is one case, my case is a solid and reliable example of the true effects of Amnesteem / Accutane.  The biggest issue with this drug are the insurance companies and the constant monthly battles to get them to cover it.  Remember folks, having insurance is not the same this as having access to proper care and insurance coverage. BEST DRUG EVER!""",10.0,2
Xifaxan,Crohn's Disease,"""It took few days for it to start working. I&#039;m taking 2 pills a day. First few days felt bad cramps but after that it felt like a complete cure. No bathroom trips, gained weight, I can eat anything without feeling bloated.""",10.0,58
Baclofen,Muscle Spasm,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medication for so long I don&#039;t know if it helps or not.  I have M.S. and severe muscle spasms in my lower back as well as tightness in my legs.  After reading the comments here, I&#039;ve decided to ask my neurologist to either up the dosage or try another medication.""",6.0,35
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids,Hypertriglyceridemia,"""Worked very well.  Triglicerides went from 2,000 to 600 in just 3 weeks.  The only medication that worked for me.""",10.0,45
Bupropion,Depression,"""I took Wellbutrin for a couple months, eventually going up to 450 mg a day, and I think it did help a little bit but not a whole lot. From my experience, it would maybe be good for mild depression but I don&#039;t think its strong enough if you&#039;ve been depressed for a long time period. I don&#039;t remember any side effects though except maybe a little loss of appetite.""",2.0,74
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I got the shot six weeks ago. About a week after I started to experience stomach problems, and had daily, painful diarrhea. After two weeks of on and off diarrhea my bowel movements backs solid but rare, and then after that I would experience a lot of gas after eating. All of my stomach problems stopped after five weeks. I also have been diagnosed depressed and haven&#039;t found the shot to make it any worse. I&#039;ve also experienced a lot of binge eating on the shot but haven&#039;t gained weight. I used to have a very painful first day of my period (bad cramps, diarrhea, gas, vomiting) but once I experienced my period on the shot I just had cramps but no blood. Im not pregnant but my period has stopped completely.""",6.0,4
Desmopressin,Diabetes Insipidus,"""This is the easiest ddavp to individualize. The spray only delivers .1 ml at at time, not good for people who only require .05ml. The pill does not work....Period!. Sadly the manufacturer is discontinuing making the rhinal tube which is devistating to people like me who will now face illness due to wrong dosing or inadequate dosing.""",10.0,1
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had the nexplanon since October 10 and I finally get it took out Monday. I would not recommend this to anyone I have gained so much weight this is the most I weighed every in my life I eat healthy plus work out and noth change. I come on and go off every now and then. I can&#039;t wait to get off!!!!!""",1.0,3
Famotidine,Allergic Urticaria,"""I took Zyrtec everyday for a month and saw zero improvement with my sudden outbreak of hives. Then I was advised to take double doses of Zyrtec AND Allegra. Only thing I got was sleepy. I&#039;ve been taking Famotidine for three days. I saw almost immediate results. Today is day 3, and all my hives are gone. The itching is virtually gone. Even the dark spots the hives were leaving behind before seem to be fading. I haven&#039;t noticed any side effects except my extreme joy that something finally worked!""",9.0,18
Elmiron,Interstitial Cystitis,"""I tried Elmiron for 6 months.  It caused headaches at first, but those stopped after a few weeks.  Two months in, I started losing hair.  Once it started, it didn&#039;t stop.  I lost hair all over, so I didn&#039;t have any bald spots, but my hair is STILL visibly thinner than it used to be (stopped taking Elmiron 8 months ago).  It also had no effect on my symptoms.  I did, however, find some relief from a combo of other drugs: amitriptyline, hydroxyzine, gabapentin, uribel, myrbetriq, tramadol, and vaginal valium.  I also to take prelief, desert harvest aloe vera, and I try to stick with the IC diet.  Good luck to everyone.  IC sucks.""",1.0,11
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Menstrual Disorders,"""I would recommend this to anyone wanting to control hormones. I was very depressed, anxious, gained a lot of weight due to constant cravings. 
It&#039;s good for acne, my face was clear as it was with Yaz. I had to get my insurance to prior authorize this only to have bad side effects. Was on this for approx 8 months and gained 20 pounds from not wanting to leave the couch and bad depression/anxiety. I thought it was something else until I stopped taking it. I can&#039;t take generics, always a problem. I&#039;m going back on Yaz, was never an issue for me, even lost weight.""",1.0,2
Azithromycin Dose Pack,Bronchitis,"""It is so good for children. It helped my daughter in 3 days.""",10.0,19
Telmisartan,High Blood Pressure,"""It does lower blood pressure, but my memory is bad, even with 20 triggers to remember I just move on and forget. I have aches and pains like an old man and every so often it feels like the alien is busting outa my chest. Sleep is no problem as I can drop off in a second. I now have a low low tolerance to alcohol and don&#039;t drink at all and feel like i have hangover. I can still function sexually but have taken an ED pill and blood pressure dropped to 63. OMG. I don&#039;t think this is me so I will try a beta blocker as I think I have stress related \BP""",2.0,2
Esomeprazole,GERD,"""Had some absolutely crazy bad stomach pains that felt like I was having a heart attack and was hospitalized a couple of times in the lead up to trying this drug. Have always had reflux but always kind of ignored it. Sometimes I&#039;d wake up choking as I&#039;d refluxed into my lungs while asleep. First i started this drug as prescribed taking 40mg every day and it instantly took away problems. But being a strong believer in not taking drugs if possible I stopped taking it every day. Now I only take it when I actually feel burning which might only be once or twice a month. And within minutes a feel better. Not saying to follow my lead but this works for me. I think using this drug as I am and getting the relief I&#039;m getting is absolutely wonderful.""",10.0,18
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""This is an update: I am officially down 14lbs. I am 5&#039;5 and started at 225.7(home weight) and I am down to 211.7 since beginning on February 4th. The negative side effects have seemingly subsided. Except for being a bit backed up. Though, I imagine that the decrease in food intake has changed my personal regularity. I will increase to 2.4 today. I am more positive about seeing the scale under 200. It will be a first in over 5 years. I don&#039;t crave food at all. For the first time, in a long time, I am able to look at food as something I have to do, instead of something I constantly need to do. The next two to three weeks are crucial for me, as I generally sabotage myself and stop being consistent with my healthy ways after about a month.""",10.0,31
Ciprofloxacin,Kidney Infections,"""I took Cipro having suffered a UTI from the Mirena Coil that wouldn&#039;t clear. As with all medications the side affects depending on the individual can be horrendous. I suffered swellings, hives, a horrendous red rash on both under arms that left my skin damaged. The next side affect was tendonitis in both my ankles that left me unable to walk. I was told that the tablet reacted to the sun Id factor 50 just sitting on the patio for a half an hour and got burned. A nightmare""",1.0,9
Percocet,Pain,"""I&#039;m 19 years old, play college football, and this medication really gave me my life back after battling with severe groin pain (I&#039;m a male) from a sports injury. There were times where my pain level exceeded a level 10, and Percocet brought it down to a 3-4, a level where I can function. My doctor said it&#039;s best to take this medication BEFORE your pain gets severe. It&#039;s called &quot;catching up with your pain&quot;, and really makes a difference.""",10.0,45
Paxil,Panic Disorde,"""I suffered with OCD and anxiety since I was a teen but as I got older I started to develop fears that were never there before and panic attacks started to get more frequent.My doctor put me on paxil and within two months I feel great,the anxiety is under control and my OCD is gone with the fears it created.

My side affects are about a 10 lb weight gain and it takes me longer to reach a orgasm which I consider a good thing haha.

I would recommend this to anyone suffering from anxiety and OCD.""",10.0,23
Xolair,"Asthma, Maintenance","""This is only my first shot. I was very symptomatic the morning of the shot - phlegm, restricted breathing, swelling of appendages, face, neck &amp; throat, redness, burning (had idiopathic anaphylaxis/asthma). Twenty minutes after the shot I suddenly felt an unusual open feeling in my sinuses, and my phlegm was gone. I could take an unrestricted breath for the first time in years. I noticed my sore throat, the burning, much of my swelling, and redness was gone. My eyes were wide and white and I guess weren&#039;t swollen because I could focus. I left feeling elated. But driving I began to feel fatigued coupled with bursts of energy, some dizziness and strange mental activity. I didn&#039;t feel safe driving and canceled work. """,10.0,70
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""Had severe panic attacks and agoraphobia out of nowhere. P doc put me on paxil. Really rough start up symptoms. Dizzy, SUPER spacey, lethargic, bad sweats. After a week or two at 30 mg I stabilized. Anxiety was a bit better, but still pretty bad. Eventually went off it because I was so lethargic and spacey. Felt depressed because I was such a zombie and didn&#039;t get excited or wanted to do anything.""",6.0,23
Rhofade,Rosacea,"""Wow! It makes all the redness and little broken capillaries literally disappear! I only have mild ros&aacute;cea with some flushing. I&#039;ve been using it for a couple of months. I&#039;m so impressed!!!! My skin looks better than it has in years, and I can go light on my foundation or skip it!  I do feel a tingly sensation at times on my face, but it&#039;s worth the trade off for me. I&#039;m very happy with Rhofade!""",10.0,3
Dapsone,Acne,"""I didn&#039;t find this helped at all. Made it so much worse if anything. Until I came across a mudmask and a blemish treatment which I was told would help out a whole lot. And it did. Because of the mask being made from all natural ingredients... it cleaned it up a treat... whilst removing all my blackheads at the same time! It&#039;s definitely the best thing ever for drawing all the crap out!!""",2.0,3
Atropine / diphenoxylate,Diarrhea,"""Had a bout of what I was beginning to think was food poisoning. Long story short I landed in the ER. This was prescribed for me along with antibiotics. I have taken exactly one pill, one, a little over 48 hours ago. Have gone from extreme diarrhea (every 15 - 30 minutes) to not being able to go at all. From one dose. Does this stuff work as advertised? Unequivocally Yes! I am a bit nervous at this point as to whether I will ever be able to &#039;go&#039; again? I have to admit - yes!""",8.0,6
Polysporin First Aid Antibiotic Ointment,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""The best thing on the market, you need to choose the oil based ones and it works miracle.""",10.0,12
Taltz,Plaque Psoriasis,"""Another review after 12 weeks no change in my condition, Taltz is not helping and having same symptoms as described by another reviewer. Fine rash on chest, face and Genital itching. My Psoriasis lesions are starting to get worse on my hands , elbows and ankles. I had been on Otezla which worked for about 18 months, then I developed severe Psoriasis on my hands that I cannot get rid of, Humira made everything worse and I developed thick plaques on hands and feet, Taltz helped the plaques on palms hands and bottom feet but cannot clear top of my hands which are my most visible areas and very embarrassing. I take Estilar , clobetasol, and triamcinaline topically. Nothing is working. Biological have made my Psoriasis worse than ever.""",2.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Chateal for 3 months now and I did not gain weight, nor did I get crazy mood swings. The only thing that happened was my period came at the same time every month and I didn&#039;t get pregnant. It works great!""",10.0,33
Geodon,Bipolar Disorde,"""After having about the worst case of bipolar one you can imagine...yes I was hospitalized twice... I am a productive and absolutely a normally functioning member of society. I am in nursing school for my BSN at a very esteemed university and am married happily. The only thing I don&#039;t like about Geodon is if I&#039;m manic and have to take it during the day instead of before bed.... I literally eat 3x as much as I normally would. Other than that this medicine has saved my life.""",10.0,67
Mononessa,Birth Control,"""When I started Mononessa a year ago, the first month I had headaches and cramps, but they went away after 1 cycle. Sometimes I get breakthrough bleeding, but for the last 2 cycles I have not had any breakthrough bleeding. My skin has cleared up with no acne.""",10.0,4
Seroquel XR,Bipolar Disorde,"""Recently able to get the XR in generic form.  This has been a complete life changing medication for me.  It has improved all areas of my condition to a point I am fully capable to manage life without any other assistance.""",10.0,6
Escitalopram,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I am tapering off of Paxil and on to generic Lexapro by taking one-third my normal dose of Paxil at night and a half dose of escitalopram in the morning. On the fifth day I will just be taking Lexapro at 20 mg daily, per my doctor. I am doing fine, but back when I first started my Paxil in 2009, I had an initial spike in anxiety; I had upped my dose too soon on the advice of a social worker without checking with my doctor, and I was extremely anxious, so I took Xanax temporarily with the Paxil, and I gradually started feeling better over a few weeks, and over the years Paxil has helped. I&#039;m switching to Lexapro, though, since I have started to gain a little weight, and I hope that I can lose those pounds by swiching.""",9.0,9
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""I gave this a 10 but I am only on day 10 of Harvoni. So far so good, no real side effects, no headache no fatigue. My skin is itching a bit and have read other comments that they also had itchy skin. If that is all the side effects I&#039;ll take it. I have a little insomnia at night but had some before treatment anyway. I do drink 80 0z of water daily eat clean and work out at gym daily. I have had this monster for 40+yrs and just found out. Yes I will clear this virus and will get back with rating once cleared . I am on it for 12 weeks. I take in am 7:30 or 8:00.Good luck to everyone I think this is the miracle drug-Think positive.""",10.0,10
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Been taking apri for 3 months; First 2 periods were fine no cramps, pretty normal. My last period I had was the worst period I ever had. Was extremely heavy, no cramps but the heaviest period I&#039;ve ever had. My boyfriend says he&#039;s noticed changes in my mood, I&#039;m very irritable and sad all the time. I feel bloated all the time, I&#039;ve gained weight in my face and stomach. My acne seems to be the same few break outs here and there. Some days I have a very low sex drive, some days very high. Overall it works, just makes you feel super insecure. Was doing fine for years without birth control I think I&#039;ll be fine for another few years without it.""",5.0,0
Botox,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve had classic migraines for 35 yrs. I&#039;ve tried many medications. Many times I&#039;ve had to go to the ER for acute relief. The past few years they have reduced but I still battle with them. I just had botox injections for the first time it has only been one week. The injections were not too bad, most I barely felt but a few, ouch! This week I&#039;ve had three sinus type migraines and I am not pleased. I had a lot of swelling on my forehead and my eyelids swelled to the point I could see the skin in my daily vision. My neck got stiff but not bad. I got the injections on my forehead and temple area&#039;s only. I am still suffering for over 28 hours with my third headache. Botox did not agree with me.""",1.0,61
Depakote,Bipolar Disorde,"""I am an active person with a healthy, gluten/dairy-free diet and within the first 2 months I gained nearly 40 pounds. I was crying all of the time, fatigued, and then my hair started falling out. It also lead to a suicide attempt.

Depakote may work very well for some, but for me it was worse than disease. Aother downside was the cost. With insurance it was nearly 150.00 dollars a month.""",3.0,22
Leuprolide,Prostate Cance,"""Diagnosed with stage 4 with PC in my right hip. PSA for years was between 2.0 to 3.5. Went from 3.5 to 29 in one year ! I encourage all with a PSA of over 3.0 get a bone density test !
Started Luprone 30 day shot on July 5th 2016. First 3 months went from 29 to 3 so headed in the right direction. Bone pain reduced after first shot by more than 75%.
Hot flashes around the clock roughly 10 to 12 a day with a intensity level of about a 5 or 6. Very annoying but tolerable. Miscellaneous aches and pains in joints and muscles. Occasional foggy headed and definitely wake up to much to pee. I&#039;m trying Flo-max now I hope to see some improvement. Fatigue is real!
I can&#039;t tell if this is harder on my Family than me! So far so good.

God Bless to ALL!""",8.0,53
Escitalopram,Depression,"""My doctor tried Lexapro with me starting at the lowest dose of 5 mg all the way up to 20 mg.  Lexapro just didn&#039;t help with my depression.  It&#039;s one of those drugs that either works for you or not at all for others.""",2.0,13
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started taking Micronor pill after the Cerell pill didn&#039;t agree with me. I was on Micronor for 3 weeks and had to stop it, I was getting different side effects, my breasts were so sore I could barely touch them and I was getting cramp constantly (upto the point I was taking tablets every four hours) and then I started getting really weird cramps which I can only describe as contractions, I felt hot and sweaty with these pains and felt like I was going to pass out, I stopped taking it after I had 3 of these attacks as it was making me feel unwell. Has anyone else had this side effect on Micronor pill? I haven&#039;t had any since stopping this pill. The only good thing about it was it did actually stop the bleeding.""",1.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Endometriosis,"""I&#039;ve been on Levora for three years to help with my endometriosis. I&#039;ve gained weight but most women do while taking any type of birth control. I used to have really bad acne now I only really breakout during my period, also my period is lighter and shorter. Every woman is different and our bodies aren&#039;t going to be the same as another woman talking the same birth control.""",10.0,5
Adipex-P,Obesity,"""I have been taking Adipex-P 37.5 mg for 8 months and I am happy to say that I have gone from a 26/28W to a size 16/18 and lost 100lbs to date.  It works.  But, I changed my eating habits, I eat healthy and maintain exercise.  Adipex was what I needed to find motivation to get off the couch and enjoy life again.  My blood pressure is down, my cholesterol is down, and I am no longer about to be a diabetic!  A happy and healthier me!""",10.0,126
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medicine along with wellbutrin has stabilized me and helped me become happy again. I&#039;ve also quit taking anything for &quot;ADD.&quot;

Compared to what I&#039;ve experienced while bipolar, most difficulties I have, now seem trivial. Just keep trying every day and when you feel like giving up tell yourself you haven&#039;t even started to fight. Keep a sense of humor about things too. """,10.0,124
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I had been taking Junel Fe for three months until I was switched to Microgestion 1/20 without notice. The first week was fine, my sex drive was normal and did not feel depressed. However, once I started the second week I felt extremely depressed and not motivated at all. My breast size has increased which I am not happy about. I haven&#039;t noticed much weight gain but the depression is enough to make me call my gyno and switch back to Junel.""",3.0,8
Bisacodyl,Bowel Preparation,"""55 male 6&#039; 265.  Doing colonoscopy prep. Only clear liquids today. Had a small soft stool twice in the afternoon. Took 2 Dulcolax at 4 pm. Drank 64 oz Gatorade with generic Miralax (the whole bottle of powder). Movements began in earnest about 6-630. Its 720 now and I think the worst of it is over. Basically camped in the bathroom in a chair because it seemed I wouldn&#039;t make it. Wearing nothing but a winter gown in the summer because I got cold, and I&#039;m almost never cold. 
I&#039;m supposed to take two more later, but I think that&#039;s it for me. Don&#039;t know what else could come out. I don&#039;t even want to drink any more liquid, but I&#039;m diabetic and take two meds that make me pee more. 
So happy I have a kitchen sprayer hooked up to my toilet to wash.""",10.0,3
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""my  experience has been nothing but amazing. iIhave tried for yrs to lose the lbs. I have lost 105lb in little over 6 mos. Yes I have really worked had on the stationary bike at the gym to but this medicine has really changed my life. I was headed to a early death and now I have a 2nd chance. it feels amazing. side effects .... I guess I was one of the lucky ones I really never felt anything bad from the meds.""",10.0,15
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been taking Contrave for just over 2 weeks and have had no side effects, other than not being hungry.  I have much more energy and have been exercising and keeping a food log.  I&#039;ve lost 10 lbs so far, so I&#039;m pretty pumped!""",10.0,10
Xeljanz,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""37 inflamed and 18 painful joints before my first dose.
2 months later, 4 inflamed and 2 painful joints
6 months later, 2 inflamed and 1 sore joint!
The best RA drug I have taken to date.
I have been on the drug for 6 years.
I had been suffering from RA since 1987!""",10.0,77
Tramadol,Pain,"""Prescribed for lower back injury. This pill is small and powerful, It took a bit of getting use to I think it is more powerful than the 5mg hydrocodon I am prescribed now. I was given 50 mg tablets one tablet three times a day but the third pill made me thirsty, very thirsty and sometimes dizzy and I had to eat before use or nausea became a serious issue. I took two a day and tylenol for several months until I began having mild pain in my groin that escalated to numbness my doctor has me using hydrocodon now when needed and I use tylenol for a break from the toxins when needed.""",7.0,4
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""It was excellent for getting me to have REM sleep, but after the first few weeks I started taking half the dosage because the full was leaving me with a total sense of exhaustion for the entire day.  I highly recommend it for those who have trouble staying asleep.""",9.0,23
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I love this birth control. The only real side effect I&#039;ve experienced was that my breasts grew about two cup sizes to a small D cup and are sometimes very sensitive.""",9.0,7
Levocetirizine,Allergies,"""My boyfriend bought this for his seasonal allergies &amp; it worked great &amp; he slept great. I suffer from several chronic pain conditions &amp; decided to try this for sleep (which is hard to come by when you&#039;re in pain... painsomnia). I slept the best I had in months. I woke up feeling refreshed, with no drowsiness. I&#039;ve used other allergy meds in the past to help with sleep, but they don&#039;t always work &amp; when they do, I wake up drowsy. I&#039;d love to buy a case of this, because each time I&#039;ve taken it for, I slept great. I&#039;m glad he found this product.""",10.0,21
Claritin,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Feel like i have been ripped off. Does nothing for me""",1.0,12
Bactrim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I took this medication for the first day and I only ate a small breakfast just so I could take the medicine. I was sick all day and felt like I had the flu. So the next day, I are a full meal (so that I was completely stuffed) and no side effects. THIS MEDICINE MUST BE TAKEN WITH A FULL MEAL""",10.0,21
Glatiramer,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have been using Copaxone for almost ten years. In that time I have had maybe two flareups. I self inject. Found the auto inject hurt more. Skin irritation lasts less than half an hour. The only long term side effect is a loss of fat cells under the skin which cause slight indentations. I chose Copaxone after many hours of research and have never been sorry. I intend to continue using this drug until someone convinces me there is something better.""",10.0,54
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I am on my second Implanon. The first Implanon was a dream: no periods, no spotting, no maintenance, insertion was easy, bone density returned after 8 years on Depo, no mood swings. The only bad part was removal: I (intentionally) gained about 30lbs while on Implanon and the doctor had a hard time removing the implant: multiple incisions and significant discomfort. The site was sore for weeks. And now 3 months into my 2nd Implanon I am getting side effects: constant light bleeding (2 months so far), tender breasts, cramps, mood swings and depression...I loved it the first time and still recommend Implanon, but this is just a wake up call that it&#039;s not for everyone...and the way your body reacts can change!""",7.0,0
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""I&#039;ve always had 3 day migraines. MaxAlt will take it away in about 35 minutes. Sometimes I would have to take another one (dissolved in my mouth) the next day. I cannot stress enough how much I love this medicine. I come from days when Darvon&#039;s were given for migraines, they didn&#039;t do anything but zombie you with the pain. I thank the scientist who figured out how to control whatever it is that is being controlled. Of course, it IS too expensive. Without insurance, I would have to suffer, as they are about $32 per pill!""",10.0,23
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide,Migraine,"""I buy Pain-Aids brand at local Quik-Trip that&#039;s about the only place I know to buy pain-aids. A box of 12 packages, with 2 pain-aids in each package is $2.99. They are the best for relieving headaches and other pains. They do not upset my stomach, even on an empty one.  I have tried many pain killers, even prescription, and these are by far the best. Easy to purchase if there is a Quik- Trip nearby because I have not found them in Walmart, Kmart or any other drug store. Once I found them at a health food store in Akron, Ohio which was great because I couldn&#039;t find a Quik-Trip. It has all 4 ingredients, aspirin, acetaminophen, caffeine, salicylamide. I give the highest rating 10.""",10.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,None,"""When I started taking it 4 months ago I was a beautiful and happy 41 yr old.  Now, I have horrible cystic acne, I cry nonstop and I&#039;ve had some type of bleeding at least 70 of the last 90 days. Technically, it has not decreased my libido, but who wants to have sex when you are feeling the above? I can&#039;t wait to see my doctor next week and come up with another option! For me I think it will need to be non-hormonal.""",3.0,6
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;ve never had a yeast infection in my life. I knew I had one because I had all the symptoms of one. It wasn&#039;t intense itching, but there was definitely a discomfort. My friend told me to get Monistat 1 and I was looking forward into getting rid of the yeast infection fast! Let me tell you, I am so glad I decided to take it at night time. At first it wasn&#039;t so bad, then I felt some burning, then some more burning. I thought I was being dramatic but I wasn&#039;t! I had to bend over my bed, feeling the intense burn and itch and kept telling myself &quot;Never again!&quot; So that lasted for a solid hour and a half. I felt like the side effects were way worse than the actual yeast infection itself. Long story short, in 2 days I was back to myself again.""",5.0,5
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Have been on Depo-Provera almost 3 years since being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis as it is the only contraceptive my consultant could recommend that doesn&#039;t allow ovulation. I can honestly say I find no faults with this contraceptive! I get it every 10 weeks as apposed to every 12 weeks to keep it built up and not allow bleeding, I was on the pill version before and it didn&#039;t agree with me but the injection has worked wonders! No pain, nausea, anemia or bleeding! My life has changed because of this medication, I would honestly seek professional advice if you found this didn&#039;t work for you as it may just be a case of dosage or time span.""",10.0,33
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""I have suffered from terrible migraines for the past 7 years and saw no relief in sight. Once I tried this needless injection it has changed my life for the better. I was nervous to give myself the injection but I had my sister help me for moral support. The injection did sting and bleed just a little but any migraine sufferer would not mind a little sting over the pain of a migraine. I did get lightheaded/dizzy for a few minutes however my migraine was gone within 5 minutes. Awesome medicine it gave me my life back, I highly recommend it!""",10.0,7
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I just started this for the 2nd time the first time I only took it for a month right before I got married 6 years ago.... I shortly after stopped going to the weight dr. I had been on adderall for the same thing for almost 2 years and hit a plateau right around 190 to 180 and moved away so I hadn&#039;t been back til now. Upon weighing in I was informed I gained back 20 lbs sitting at 211lb and only 5&#039;6&quot;. I have noticed I have been way more energized last couple of days and basically have to force myself to eat now. 1st day I had 2 bites of yogurt with granola for breakfast... a handful of wheat thins for lunch and a boudin link for dinner. And not once felt hungry I started feeling loopy for lack of calories by the end of the day...""",9.0,6
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m writing this because I feel like I had a weird experience with this BC. I used Nexplanon for 1 year and 7 months before cutting it out.
1st year and 2mos w/ Nexplanon: 24yo Female, perfect skin; absolutely no blemishes, let alone acne, ever, highly motivated, bodybuilder/overall healthy lifestyle, no periods or negative side effects

After 1y3mos with Nexplanon: Mood swings, overnight cystic bacne from my neck to my hips, craving fatty/sugary foods all the time, no motivation, weight gain. Tried spironolactone with a RX body wash and cream, but it didn&#039;t help the acne at all.

Almost 2months after removing Nexplanon: no depression/mood swings, motivated again, no more cravings, bacne almost entirely cleared up, feeling like myself!""",5.0,3
Prednisone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""Prednisone really surprised me as a miracle for severe pain. Previously I only knew about opiate painkillers. Reason: I suddenly couldn&#039;t walk or stand on one foot - severe throbbing pain. Hastily diagnosed as plantar fascitiis, but I didn&#039;t respond to the NSAID prescribed. Went to get a second opinion, as I&#039;m convinced I&#039;ve got a fracture. Anyhow, after *stressing* how severe my pain was, the second doctor gave me prednisone, oral tablets. My god, it&#039;s a miracle. I can walk again. And I feel like a million bucks to boot (euphoric side-effect?). I can still feel the pain slightly, but somehow the prednisone has got me to where I don&#039;t mind walking on it. I never knew that prednisone was a miracle severe pain-killer, but I know it now.""",10.0,118
Norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Hi. I have taken the pill for 26 days. The 27th, I have decided to stop! I have been bleeding heavily for 26 continuous days, plus cramping, headaches, absolute lack of libido, bigger sore breasts, need to sleep 5 extra hours per day (naps all the time), extreme sadness, vaginal dryness despite the bleeding, heavy legs, general growing fatigue and incapacity to function normally! I switched to another pill (Lolo from Actavis), and so far so good. I am thankful for the reviews here because I did not feel alone or getting crazy with such painful side effects. The extreme sadness was really odd. Lolo is not a mini-pill, but it has a low amount of oestrogen. I am hopeful. I could not move with Micronor despite being very active normally.""",1.0,15
Aspirin / dipyridamole,"Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis","""I was put on aggrenox to keep from having  strokes. I was fine with taking it until about 7 months later it caused me to have another. Before and after my stroke I had excruciating headaches. I took my own self off aggrenox and the headaches disappeared. I would suggest if anyone is taking it to STOP.""",1.0,4
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been taking Contrave for almost 1 month and I haven&#039;t lost much. I find the weigh in everyday very discouraging. I also don&#039;t think it&#039;s always accurate. I&#039;ll continue to take it for another month...if I don&#039;t see a difference by the I will stop taking it.""",2.0,50
Adipex-P,Obesity,"""I took adipex in August of 2015. Starting weight 232lb. Lost 16lbs the first month and got off the pill. I kept up my workout routine and lost and additional 17lbs the following month. I kept the weight off until December 2016. Well its September 26, 2017 and I&#039;m back up to 230lbs.  Today is my first day back on Adipex. I plan to eat better, drink more water and exercise a lot more than I did the first time to get better results!!! So excited. My goal weight is 175lbs.... wish me luck!""",8.0,8
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I am 75, and not ready to give up.  5mgs and an hour later it is raging.  It really works and I even last longer than when younger.  I am sold.""",9.0,54
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had my implanon put in on November 24, 2014. My reasons for getting it were birth control, and to regulate my horrendous periods (heavy bleeding for up to four months continuous). After it was put in, I found that in the first week I lost a great deal of hair, perhaps two fist fulls, this was a potential side effect so it didn&#039;t really bother me as it was only triggered by the initial release of drugs into my body. I had no period for 6 weeks and I was ecstatic! It lasted only three days, with light flow followed by a day of spotting. My third period lasted three weeks but was still light and spotting. June6 I got my period again and I still have it today (Sept15) I&#039;m looking for an alternative now. ITs an effective contraception though.""",5.0,1
Minocycline,Periodontitis,"""Caused tummy upset/diarrhea. Dentist denied this could happen but I have had antibiotic caused tummy issues before. I know how it feels. Note: dentist seemed particularly clueless about the side effects. I had to educate him.""",7.0,14
Fluocinonide,Atopic Dermatitis,"""I love this cream! I use it on my back where I had an acute case of Atopic Dermatitis, it cleared up in NO TIME.  Since reading the other ratings, I will try it on my scalp where I have plaques of psoriasis.  I have psoriatic arthritis and atopic dermatitis mixed in on my back and face.""",10.0,29
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I am 20 and was suffering from anxiety and depression after &#039;recovering&#039; from an eating disorder. Pristiq made me feel so awful in the first 2 weeks but by week 3 I felt calm, I no longer snapped at people for no reason, I could concentrate during conversations and my university work has not suffered. I do feel like I find it harder to sleep (after 3 months on Pristiq) and if I miss a pill by a few hours I feel very, very drowsy. I have experienced no weight-gain BUT have had a notable increase in headaches and a few migraines. Overall the positive effects far outweigh the bad. """,6.0,6
Maxalt,Migraine,"""I have suffered with migraine since I was 12 yr old, and I&#039;m now in my 50&#039;s. I&#039;ve had every head exam and test possible as well as tried a myriad of medications over the years for treatment. From taking preventive type things daily to treating the pain only during the headache. Nothing has given me the swift relief as this drug. It seems to give me complete relief within 30-40 minutes, without any side effects (that I&#039;ve noticed). I took immitrex for years with little relief and horrible side effects. It would make me feel dizzy, weird and always made me nauseous. So I stopped taking it. Now with the Maxalt, I&#039;m thrilled to know I can take it without worry of unwanted side effect. Thank you Maxalt! Finally migraine relief! """,9.0,16
Omalizumab,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I&#039;ve been taking this injection monthly for 9 years and have been extremely happy with the way it&#039;s improved my quality of life.  I use my rescue inhaler less and I need prednisone courses very infrequently.  Although I try hard to be regimented about getting my shot, I forget to schedule the appt. and/or the delivery to my doctor&#039;s office.  My body can tell when it&#039;s ready for the next one.  I feel badly for the person who&#039;s posted with such hostility on here about it not working for him/her.  It&#039;s a godsend for me and many other severe asthmatics.""",10.0,34
Hydrochlorothiazide,High Blood Pressure,"""Well I&#039;ve been on this medication 25mg for about a week... I started to have side affects about two days in like extreme dry mouth like I woke up in the Mojave desert or something. And I still have the side affect so I keep a bottle water handy at night.  2-3 day I stated to feel the mild cramps on my legs but it&#039;s gone away so it&#039;s temporary I guess. As for urinating regular not sure if it&#039;s not high enough or what. Cause I have not noticed any loss of water I have been retaining. Really disappointed so I&#039;ll keep taking this med for another two weeks if I don&#039;t notice anything I&#039;m off it. Cause it hadn&#039;t worked. Oh well I guess let&#039;s see what happens.""",3.0,27
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Wow, just wow. It&#039;s been almost going on 2 months, and I feel like a completely better person. First of all hang in there. Side effects are hard the first week but you will get levelled out. I go to the gym and don&#039;t have an anxiety attack and run out after only 30 minutes thinking I&#039;m dying. The fear factor has went away and that&#039;s the first thing I have noticed. My overall mental balance and mood has dramatically improved, I don&#039;t feel as off in a chemical imbalanced but more balanced and confident. I don&#039;t ever want to get off this.""",9.0,27
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Ticonazole works great - way better than the alternatives-- IF you can find it in suppository form.  It seems they have stopped making it this way?  All I can find anymore is that horrible ointment form that globs onto the applicator and comes out with it.  The one time I tried using it I ended up with that horrible substance all over (as I was trying to get it back into the applicator for another try.)  I couldn&#039;t even get the stuff off my hands with dish detergent and hot water!  It is like boot grease.  PLEASE, someone, PLEASE make the suppository form again!""",6.0,0
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""Today is my first day taking Belviq at 5&#039; and 163 lbs. My goal is to lose 40 lbs. My mom tried one of the pills yesterday and felt headache, dry mouth, body aches, and chills for a short while. She noticed her appetite was definitely suppressed. Today is my first day taking it (once a day) and I had a couple seconds of chills and thats it, no other side effects. My appetite definitely hasn&#039;t been suppressed but I&#039;m hoping that within a few days, I will see some changes in appetite and some weight loss.""",9.0,1
Eszopiclone,Insomnia,"""Lunesta is wonderful. I am a chronic insomniac that can&#039;t sleep at all without medication, so far (2 weeks) Lunesta is the best I have ever used.  I have been on 9 different sleep medicines from antidepressants to benzodiazepines, etc. and 3 mg Lunesta has helped the most. I was on Ambien for some time, both regular and CR and with both I would wake up after 4 hours. Lunesta gets me a solid 7 hrs of sleep and has changed my life! Only bad thing is the taste but I am getting used to it now, oh and it isn&#039;t cheap! Patent expires in 2 years then generic will be available, but this medicine is worth the cost, nothing else works as well for sleep onset and maintenance.""",10.0,17
Valproic acid,Seizures,"""I was on this for 4 1/2 years, right up to a very high dose.  I got the side effect of constantly feeling hungry yet never feeling full, no matter how much I ate.  That immediately caused me to gain 10 lbs. a month for 6 months:  60 pounds!  It also gave me the side effects of major depression and a generally unpleasant mood overall.  

It was of the usual average effectiveness in controlling my seizures, which began due to neurological brain damage in a traffic accident.

Note:  This medication is highlyY dangerous to pregnant women.  It will cause permanent damage to their fetus.""",5.0,5
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I have been taking Saxenda for a month and today i weighed in and im happy to report that ive lost a total of 26 pounds. This medicine is excellent!! I put myself on 1350 calories a day but i have to force myself to eat at least 700 calories a day. I give myself the shot at night because i was told i would have less nausea during the day. It use to make me very tired during the day but now i barely have any side effects besides the dry mouth. Finally something that works for me...""",10.0,61
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Certainly did the job, but boy howdy was it hard to get down and keep down.  Take the first dose and then spend the next two hours in the bathroom - not just near it!!    Second dose also kept me &quot;going&quot; practically up to the time of the procedure.   Sip water (or something, anything!) in between gulps of the medicine - it&#039;ll go down easier.   Rated 4 because it was effective, but pretty nasty.""",4.0,20
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve been on Ambien for 2 years now and I wouldn&#039;t have it any other way.  I&#039;ve been an insomniac all my life and Ambien is a miracle cure.  My husband and kids absolutely hate it because they say I&#039;m a totally different person when I&#039;m on it. I never have recollection of anything and I don&#039;t think it&#039;s fair that they blame me for something I don&#039;t even know I&#039;m doing.  All I know is the sleep is excellent and if you&#039;re considering this medicine it&#039;s good to have someone nearby who&#039;s a light sleeper.""",10.0,4
Ritalin,ADHD,"""I used Ritalin when I was in 1st grade. Until I was in 6th grade these tablets helped me a lot with ADHD. But I outgrew the hyperactivity. The reason I rated it a 9/10 was because in 6th grade the medicine was working well but I was on 200mg of it so the doctor had to take me off of it fast. Then I had a Ritalin crash in a overnight hospital. But other than that it is a great drug for treating ADHD. It helped me pay attention and not to jump off my mom&#039;s dresser (the dresser story is true about me).""",9.0,40
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I had the skyla IUD placed about 4 days ago and I feel great. I had read all these horror stories but I&#039;m here to say its not as bad as the make it out to be. Although everyone is different so maybe I just got lucky. When it was placed I just experinced really bad cramps that made me hold my breath. But nothing unbearable. All together it took about 7 mins. A lot of that was her talking at the beginning. About an hour after I had bad cramps and that lasted two days. Overall, I think its great.""",8.0,1
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Had the Mirena put in last August and had it removed yesterday. The Dr.&#039;so tell you it is the gets better but I don&#039;t agree. I bled for weeks on end (like 4-5 at a time), was moody and no longer had any sex drive. I already have 4 kids so will go ahead with a tubal ligation instead. Wasn&#039;t a good experience at all.""",3.0,5
Caffeine,Hypersomnia,"""NoDoze (caffeine) for Hypersomnia actually works better for me than Amphetamines such as Adderall.""",10.0,10
Cilostazol,Intermittent Claudication,"""I have been on this medication since July, and the results are simply amazing!  I have my life back, not only did I get so much relief from the pain in my legs, I can now walk and walk and actually keep up with my very active grandkids (age 4, 11, 11, and 16)  On a side note I have lost almost all my excess weight by tweaking my diet and just being able to be active again!  This medicine has been a Godsend to me!  Hope anyone who is suffering from this disease is able to get the same results I have, it is great to have my active life back!""",10.0,34
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""My poor 9 year old son has had 4 colonoscopy&#039;s already and he didn&#039;t even complain like this at the age of 2! Anyway,  this was my first time and I have to disagree with the majority of reviews.  The taste is really not that bad!  I mean it&#039;s not something I would consume as a drink next to my dinner plate,  but  my goodness people.  I was able to chug it in seconds.  I then downed two bottles of water as instructed.  I had a horrible full bloated feeling for about three hours until the bomb exploded.  I&#039;m in here as I type.  Not a pleasant experience... But compared to what I&#039;ve seen my poor son go through, this easily deserves a 10!  It does what it needs to do and the taste is bearable.""",10.0,34
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""Started on contrave 8/5/17, first day I was lightheaded, nauseous, tired. Didn&#039;t feel like doing anything. I debated if I should take the pill at night instead but went ahead &amp; took it in the morning to see how I would feel on the 2nd day. Well I didn&#039;t felt as bad on the 2nd day compared to the 1st day. 2nd day I wasn&#039;t lightheaded but just felt nauseated &amp; tired, I would get hungry but couldn&#039;t eat much because I felt full once I ate 2 to 3 bite. I am at 192lbs, will update after 1 week.""",7.0,11
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I either fall asleep super easily, but wake up in the middle of the night with racing thoughts or I have terrible insomnia and can&#039;t fall asleep to begin with. I take 300mg of Effexor every day and my NP told me we would start off with 50mg of Trazodone to help with this issue. She said to take it about 30 min before bedtime and that I needed to be laying down, relaxing for it to work or I would bypass the effects. I&#039;ve taken the drug a handful of times and each time it has done NOTHING. I still lay in bed wide awake with my thoughts. The day after taking it I have horrendous dry mouth which wouldn&#039;t be the worst side effect if it was actually working for me.""",1.0,25
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the Implanon a year ago in June. Loved it but the 1st 3 months I bled like crazy but after that I didn&#039;t have a period at all. The bad part for me when I got on the Implanon I was 115lbs. I am now 149lbs. I&#039;ve been doing everything in my power to lose weight but no luck. I just got it out on August 31, 2011. I&#039;m starting a new diet gaining all that weigh has made me so depressed. """,1.0,0
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""okay ladies, just calm down. heres my experience, I&#039;ve taken Plan B about 5-6 times in my life and I&#039;ve never had this happen till now. I took plan B on the sunday of my first sugar pill, I had unprotected sex the night before with some strange man and a friend of mine. not knowing him I certainly didn&#039;t want his baby so I decided I&#039;d take plan b just to be safe. ... tuesday came and I didn&#039;t get my period...5 days later I FINALLY got my period! most nerve wracking 5 days ever.  I actually went and bought a pregnancy test on thursday and told myself that if i didn&#039;t wake up with a period on friday, id take the test. thank god i didn&#039;t have to take that test bc aunt flow finally made it and I welcomed her with open arms. .. it&#039;ll come, just wait""",10.0,10
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""The best way to describe how well Lyrica works for me is to say, &quot;I&#039;m young again! I&#039;m a 50 yr old who has suffered with fibromyalgia for many years.  Every morning on waking I would just lay in bed dreading the pain and discomfort of something as simple as getting up and out of bed.

I was prescribed Cymbalta, Celebrex and Tramadol which help; but nothing works as well as Lyrica.  I am able to get more done now without slowing down.  Like I said before, I feel years younger.

I have read that Lyrica poses an abuse warning, but what I experience isn&#039;t really euphoria (High) as one might experience with opiates.  I experience relief of pain and maybe &quot;light on my feet&quot; and actually stronger muscles %u2014 but not the euphoria of opiates.""",10.0,300
Desvenlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on desvenlafaxine actavis for over 2 years now for anxiety/anger and depression i was seeing a psychologist for the first three months of having the drug an experienced minimal side effects a little dizziness here and there. Although I dont feel any different I&#039;m not quick to lose my temper anymore and I dont stew on things that have made me very angry in the past""",7.0,1
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""I took Pristiq for extreme generalized anxiety disorder.  I went off 5 weeks ago because I was feeling so well after taking it for several years and I just had to go back on 4 days ago.  This medicine works very quickly.  I could barely get out of bed on Friday and I was back to work Monday, functioning and feeling much better.  Pristiq does not take my anxiety away 100% all the time but it keeps me functioning.  Without this medicine I am not sure what I would do.""",8.0,50
Crisaborole,Atopic Dermatitis,"""Great experience those far. I did have site pain but it did not last long. I have no idea what happens after 28 days do I stop using it all together? Not a lot of information out there. Also, it is very expensive close to $700 for 2 oz.""",9.0,17
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got the implant on 2014 it&#039;s almost been a year . I&#039;ve gained about 30lbs, my period comes ones every 3 months. I get horrible cramps . And before I get it I always seem to get a UTI which is horrible. Since I&#039;ve had it I been really moody with a horrible bitchy attitude. I want it taken out ASAP !""",2.0,5
Lamisil,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""The doctor put me on Lamisil back March, I had to see another doctor about a different problem, he looked at my feet and told me to stop taking Lamisil (a big mistake), he felt that the medication had cleared up my foot problem. He put me on a cream foot infection that did not work to improve the infection, when He realized that the cream wasn&#039;t working. The doctor told me to see an dermatologist which I did, and he did not help, more creams that did not stop the infection. So now, I&#039;m back on Lamisil, my first time on it was one month, and the foot infection was worse back in March, I do hope that it will clear up the foot infection completely this time. Also, I&#039;m seeing a PA , not a MD.""",7.0,21
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I have never wanted to try anything else than Abreva. I really like this product.
I have cold sores often because of a lot of different reasons, but it world for me every time. Usually they last for about 2 weeks and they get really big and really gross, but if I put Abreva on even only once a day, it lasts for about a week and it stays lip colored and you can barely see it.

And to be honest. It may or may not work for you but then again, everyone reacts different to things. So you can&#039;t really refer yourself to comments, you just need to try it for yourself. I like it. Some people don&#039;t. Maybe you will, maybe you won&#039;t. 
I really hope, whoever you are,  that abreva will work for you.""",10.0,15
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""A month ago, I started Suboxone maintenance therapy after I spent a month in treatment for opiate addiction. It has saved my life; it has improved the quality of my life as well. I have only used opiates once in the last 74 days - a week after I finished inpatient treatment. When I saw my husband&#039;s face after the last relapse, I decided not to continue without medication and medical monitoring. Harm reduction is making it possible for me to not be a criminal, able to keep a productive routine, and most amazing - I don&#039;t suffer from constantly craving drugs. I am no longer obsessed with doing drugs. We&#039;ve saved thousands of dollars from my abstinence from drugs on the street. I am learning to love life in a way I never have. It&#039;s a miracle.""",9.0,46
Diovan,High Blood Pressure,"""I take Diovan along with amlodipine and benazepril. My blood pressure is typically about 120-130/70-84. I don&#039;t know how much is due to the Diovan vs Lotrel, but I do know that Lotrel taken by itself was unable to get these results.
As for side effects, I do seem to have dry cough(varying amounts), some dehydration, darker urine, and substantially less-frequent ejaculations. However, I am not sure if it is the medication that causes such things even though such things are recognized as side-effects.""",7.0,33
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""Been on Adipex for one week and lost 7lbs. I was skeptical at first but after exercising and dieting with no results, what did I have to lose. Doctor suggested we try it for 30 days. I&#039;m glad I did.  Side effects at least for me include dry mouth; constipation and some sleeplessness. I feel that exercise is a daily must.  After I exercise, I feel normal; the only difference is that I&#039;m not hungry nor am I interested on the donut by desk or cake down the hall!  Another point, you will not be hungry nor interested in food; however you must remain mindful that your body needs fuel to to keep burning; so I find myself getting satisfaction from just half of a Kind bar (before I could eat 3 at once).""",9.0,45
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have only had it in for a couple weeks but so far I have loved it.  Insertion was not bad at all (I know this depends a lot on the person).  It just felt like very minor cramping for about a minute.  I got it in during my period, which is supposed to make it hurt less.  After insertion, there was mild to moderate cramping but went away with ibuprofen.  I have had occasional spotting.  Sex drive is the same.  I have noticed that I have to go to the bathroom significantly more often. But that&#039;s the only real complaint I have.  Was on the pill before and this is has been so much of a better experience. It was expensive but over the 5 years, it&#039;ll be worth it.""",10.0,15
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have tried many birth control pills (this is my 5th) and this is the only one that hasn&#039;t made me feel like I&#039;m crazy. I eat normally (haven&#039;t lost my appetite and am not nauseous), haven&#039;t gained weight (I do work out regularly though), and my skin has gotten slightly better. I have been on it for about 8 months and I think my skin might have gotten a little worse at first but at this point it is better than before I started the pill (though not perfect). Psychologically I feel normal and happy, though I am potentially more prone to crying during sad chick flicks. Overall I think birth control is about finding a pill that works for your body, and this one works for me. I take the generic manufactured by lupin.""",9.0,0
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""I am an 18 year old male. I started Cymbalta 3 weeks ago for Generalized Anxiety. My anxiety got to a point where I couldn&#039;t even sit down and watch T.V or surf the internet without getting stressed. My stress started to control me. It was controlling simple decisions, it controlled what I did! I started to avoid everything that would possibly stress me out. It became a viscous cycle. Even things like simply playing my guitar or attending my college classes was becoming difficult to do without getting anxious. NOW after taking Cymbalta I feel like I have the opportunity to be myself again, and without worrying about getting anxious or stressed! Now I control my anxiety, instead of it controlling me! Only side effect is delayed orgasm.""",9.0,48
Zyrtec,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Works great, does not cause drowsiness. Claritin also worked but occasionally makes me drowsy.""",10.0,5
Depakote ER,Migraine Prevention,"""I along with most people here have had an excellent result with Depakote ER, however the biggest side affect for me is the weight gain. (10 lbs in a month!!)May I add, I eat healthy and work out...it just keeps coming. I&#039;ve been on Topamax for 17 months with no relief. I hope there&#039;s something else I can try that&#039;s comparable to Depakote ER, I really don&#039;t want to be obese from medicine.""",8.0,30
Tessalon Perles,Cough,"""I have reoccuring respiratory infections, bronchitis...I had a very trying case last year with an abnormally persistent cough.  Tessalon perles was prescribed for the cough.  It was a God send!  Worked so well!  I have recommended it to everyone who has complained about coughing.  Very, very effective for me.""",10.0,65
Concerta,ADHD,"""Took it from 7-12 years old. When stopped, grades went down and gained weight. Taking it now again at 21. My gosh. First day back on it and wow.""",9.0,65
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I tried this medication twice. The first time I started at 164 and lost to 157 and then stopped; however, it helped me maintain the 157. I am 5&#039;2&quot; at 59y. The first three days had severe headache, but then like magic it went away. My insurance wouldn&#039;t pay for the medication after 9 months because I didn&#039;t lose any more weight. 

I then tried again about 6 months later, my doctor recommended again, and I started at 167 and lost to 163 and stopped losing. I also this time began to feel very tired and depressed and realized after about three weeks that suicidial and depression are side effects so I had to stop taking it. 

Now I am at 176 my scales, on doctors I am 180 and this is all in approximately 18 months.""",6.0,6
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have now been on NuvaRing for 2 years and I like it.  I was never one to forget to take my pill but it is nice to not worry about it.  I went on NuvaRing because it was recommended by a friend and the doctor.  I have read many of the poor reviews on the NuvaRing and all the bad reviews are common side effects of birth control in general.  I have been on birth control for about 13 years and have used different types all have the same side effects; mood swings, bloating, cramping, weight gain, lack of sex drive and poor natural lubrication during sex.  I have been happy with the NuvaRing and will continue to use it.""",9.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I was prescribed this birth control because I have moderate to severe acne. I doubted this birth control was strong enough to battle it because I have tried everything non-prescription in the pharmacy to treat it over 4 years. I noticed it reduced my oil production on my face but really did nothing overall for my acne in the first 6 months. Then slowly my acne started to disappear. I didn&#039;t even notice it was vanishing until 8 months in. Then I stopped using harsh chemicals to help get rid of them. After that I had tons of blazing red acne scars and redness galore. Now as I&#039;m 12 months in the redness is reducing and the acne scars are starting to fade. I recommend this if you want a birth control pill acne solver 2 in 1, and are willing to wait for results.""",10.0,33
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""I just start break out so bad,no reason for a month.I have red rash, black head acne,big acne and under deep skin acne.I decided to go to medical center and Dr.prescribe me this cream.After applied,I feel like put on a thin film on my face and  strict my skin so much,so I put on baby power and rub my face then the strict skin feel better.For overnight, the rash all gone like magic,in the morning I wash my face with warm water and clean my face with Aveno cleansing and pad it with towel then use the cream and baby powder after that.For 2 days,the black head acne start to pear out of my face and the big acne getting smaller.I have been using it for 1 month and a half.My skin look perfect and soft like baby skin.The doctor give me 12 refills!!""",10.0,0
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""It&#039;s maybe my 5th week on the drug, noticed an increase in my productivity and feel like I can get a lot done. Although I&#039;m suffering from nausea and slight headaches, I&#039;m taking other medications so it&#039;s hard to say. Tried Ritalin, Ritalin XR and Dex amphetamine also. This isn&#039;t as aggressive as Dex, but Dex is my preference in comparison to this. Though it&#039;s still early days!""",7.0,7
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""Great for treating chronic pain when taken as prescribed.""",9.0,11
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""After the arduous task of getting pre-authorization for this drug, I paid $60 and it is not helping. I suffer from chronic insomnia and was looking for something to help me sleep more soundly and to wake up restored. Ambien and Trazadone where my go to combo and worked well for me aside from the restorative part. Hence, the move to Belsomra. I started with 10mg  and it did nothing. Then I tried 20mg and it did assist with falling asleep eventually (at least 2 hours), but not staying asleep. I sleep off and on with this stuff and the dreams are pretty consistent, definitely not REM sleep. To anyone thinking of trying this drug, I&#039;d say save your money and keep looking.""",1.0,16
Rosuvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""56 years old.  Started taking this med about 3 months ago as my cholesterol was very high and although regularly exercising and changing diet didn&#039;t lower my numbers after battling it for about a year.  Was resistant to taking this med as like some of you read reviews.  My doctor prescribed 5 mg.  Since taking it blood work to see how body was reacting to med.  My numbers have dropped drastically and my doctor is very impressed.  However I am experiencing as most of your weakness in parts of body and a lot of body aches.  I am unusually stiff when getting up from sitting for more than a hour and it wakes me at night.  Experiencing cramps in my big toe. Symptoms were on left side but now experiencing on right side. Visit scheduled w/doctor""",6.0,10
Amitriptyline,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I used to feel like I ate rocks/glass when I ate food. Now I feel Nothing! Amazing medication. I still has IBS/Gallbladder disease/food intolerances but I am a lot better on this medication!""",7.0,38
Lamotrigine,Borderline Personality Disorde,"""This medicine has given me my life back, after suffering from BPD, PTSD, manic depression and paranoia for years and trying every medication under the sun with no luck, Lamictal (at 200 mg a day) has made me feel alive again. I have energy, I can think straight, and my highs and lows are less frequent and the lows are much easier to deal with. It really feels like a miracle pill!""",10.0,30
Humira,Crohn's Disease,"""Well, I have been on Humira for 15 months now. At first, it was my only maintenance med for what was a Crohn&#039;s Disease diagnosis. About 9 months in, I had a flare that spread to virtually every system in my body. Joints, bladder and kidney, skin, liver, blood, brain, you get the picture. The dr bumped my dose to once a week, added prednisone and methotrexate. I&#039;m well on my way to better.

Humira injections do cause discomfort. I let mine warm up to room temperature and plan an ice pack for after the injection. Helps a whole lot.""",8.0,16
Etanercept,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""I have ankylosing spondylitis, it was so bad that I couldn&#039;t get out of bed and just got worse. Started Enbrel, it would work for about 4-5 days then stop. I took it weekly. I stopped and tired Humira for 6 months and it didn&#039;t work at all, so went back to Enbrel and its working like it used to. It doesn&#039;t make the pain totally go away but it is bearable. Can&#039;t comment on price because I receive it from the VA.""",7.0,21
Loestrin 24 Fe,Acne,"""The first couple months I was on this, it was perfect. It regulated me as I never really had a regular cycle maybe 4 times per year. Then I became so emotional, constantly crying and depressed. As prior to taking this I would&#039;ve never let anyone se me cry. I had increased anxiety. I also had went from hardly any periods to 2 periods per pack. I guess it was thought as me making up for lost time. I never had any trouble with acne, a few breakouts before my cycle but very minimal. No weight gain.""",3.0,1
Nabumetone,Osteoarthritis,"""I am a 53 yr old male, who worked in the timber industry for 35yrs now. I had 6 knee surgeries to a single injury in 1986. On 7/16/2012 I had my Right Knee replaced with a Stryker Triathlon Knee Replacement. I am working on getting my strength back. I was put on Diclofenac at 75mg 2 times a day, which sent me to the rest room 20 times a day. My Surgeon changed me to Nabumetone along pain medication almost like Lyrica (insurance would not pay for Lyrica. Since I have regained strength and am progressing faster than if I was on an OTC pain medicine. 6 weeks post op and walking pretty well and mostly pain free.""",7.0,26
Paxil CR,Panic Disorde,"""Paxil CR has made a great impact on my quality of life.  I started menopause and was dealing with stressful family health issues, both beginning at the same time.  I begin to suffer from panic attacks and was overly sensitive to EVERYTHING.  I was taking Lexapro which did not help at all.  Paxil CR has been a God send for me.""",10.0,32
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for my acne. And my experience has been really bad. Within the first couple days my forehead has broken out terribly there&#039;s a ton of little bumps a crossed it. I usually never get pimples on my forehead. I started also breaking out around my mouth. I hardly get acne there maybe a little. My jaw breaks out really bad. This gave me major anxiety to be in public. I hate going out on dates Bc of my face. Although my face looks terrible it kinda helped clear up my shoulders and chest. It definitely made my chest break out more but slowly cleared up. But , my face being so bad I am now switching to the big guns of acne control. Can&#039;t wait to see those results.""",2.0,0
Atenolol,Anxiety,"""was prescribed this for tremor (due to seizure Rx). had been on primadone, which worked well. atenolol caused dizziness, extreme vertigo, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, chest pains, tightness when trying to breathe. I fainted. MD told me to go off it. After fainting, called pharmacist. He said &quot;get to the ER&quot; and &quot;why are you on a beta blocker?&quot; I didn&#039;t know atenolol was a beta blocker. Not supposed to take those due to having asthma. In ER, my BP was 188/88. Usually is around 123/63. Took 4 hours, IV etc. to get BP down to 158/78. They released me but said to tell MD never to put me on betas again.""",1.0,16
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have adhesions from a gallbladder surgery and diarrhea and lower abdominal cramping as a result. My doctor prescribed Viberzi to help control these two symptoms. Within ONE HOUR after taking my FIRST 75mg dose, I had developed PANCREATITIS &amp; was hospitalized for two days. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION - especially if you do not have a gallbladder! If you experience abdominal pain while on this medication go to the hospital! Shame on you, Viberzi. Your product is trash.""",1.0,19
Linzess,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I am 55.  In my 30&#039;s had mostly diarrhea, some constipation for five years.  At 49 started diarrhea for 4 1/2 years.  Started CPAP(night breathing device) and turned to mostly constipation.  After 1 1/2 years of constipation OR less often diarrhea the second day of 145 Linzess I was regular for four whole days in a row.  Then my samples ran out.  Took ten days with my gastro and insurance company to get more.  A miserable ten days to be sure.  This time the next day it worked.  No diarrhea so far.  Mostly firm and finally getting some color to my stools.  A miracle I say.  Will do daily until I feel comfortable to use randomly.""",9.0,63
Bisacodyl,None,"""Do NOT take unless without at least TWO litres of water with and after taking or you&#039;ll be in agony with cramps and nausea. I take two around 9pm and drink as much water as I can afterwards until I go to bed. They usually kick in around 2am where I will wake up and know I need to go. No messing on the toilet, once there I&#039;m done within 10-15 of non stop &#039;runs&#039;. No pain or cramps which is because of the water I&#039;ve had with them. Made the mistake of taking two with just a little bit of water once and was in the worse pain I&#039;ve ever felt before. Pain was worse than labour and even made me cry for it to stop (no joke). That&#039;s why it&#039;s imperative that a LOT of water is drank with and after taking these laxatives.""",10.0,26
Duloxetine,Depression,"""the worst drug I have ever taken in my life! Withdrawal is hard work. I googled and read more about Cymbalta Discontinuation Syndrome Food and Drug administrationon """,1.0,27
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""Another drug that does nothing for me at all. *sigh* I have fibromylgia and chronic back pain so I need a drug with some kick to it...this one does NOT.""",3.0,82
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I got pregnant with this. Don&#039;t think it can&#039;t happen.""",1.0,0
Quetiapine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I was diagnosed with OCD and doctor put me on Zoloft and for some time I was okay then started getting side effects. I went back to doctor and he gave me Seroquel and instantly after taking first dose of 25mg I started to feel a lot better, like a new man. It really helped me sleep well without fear in my thoughts, so I really gave BIG 10 for this drug for helping me live normal life .""",10.0,66
Memantine,Alzheimer's Disease,"""My mom is 94 we started her on this medication because she was confused to the point of argument mostly in the late afternoon till bed time. After 5 days of treatment she seamed to be worse starting when she wakes up.  Not sure what to do except to call doctor on Monday to ask what we should do.""",2.0,63
Mirtazapine,Insomnia,"""My son&#039;s doctor gave him this medicine. He has autism and it&#039;s suppose to help him sleep. He has been going to sleep at 12 or 1 and waking up at 4 and 5 in the morning. Not sleeping all day. May take a nap for 1 to 2 hours. Then back running like a track star. I wouldn&#039;t be surprised if I came home from work one day and he is running up and down the walls.""",1.0,2
Prozac,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I had been having anxiety and other symptoms such as weight loss.  I was diagnosed with OCD and started on 10mg prozac. I battled with side effects for the first month of increased anxiety, nauseousness and sleeping problems.  At about the 5 week mark the negative side effects went away and I started to feel some relief from the anxiety caused by the OCD.  I was increased to 20mg which seems to be enough for me.
I have now been on it for over a year.  I feel so much better.  Like a weight is lifted off of my shoulders and I no longer worry and obsess.  I have gained some weight but the anxiety had made me lose weight so I think I am able to eat now because I feel better.  I don&#039;t sweat the small stuff in life anymore!!""",9.0,59
Bupropion,Depression,"""after years on Prozac switched to wellbutrin XL 150mg 5 days ago.  I had gained at least 40 pounds while on Prozac. On day 5 of Wellbutrin XL 100 mg and so far so good.  I am waking up throughout the night, no appetite which isn&#039;t a bad thing - down 4 pounds already - much more energy - however I am finding my OCD tendencies are getting stronger and things that I would let go couple of nights kept waking up throughout the night. But appetite - no appetite - down 4 pounds.  do find that some of my OCD issues are stronger than they were before..not too bad so hopefully things will settle down on that front and the anger issues where I am angry at anyone and everything will settle down also.""",7.0,4
Keppra XR,Seizures,"""Had very bad side effects.  Caused severe mood swings.""",1.0,17
Pimecrolimus,Eczema,"""I have found that this medicine does clear up my eczema temporarily. However, I find that I have a lot of burning sensations around my face- specifically my eyes feel very very warm when I&#039;m using it.""",6.0,41
Guaifenesin,Cough,"""Works ok, but for serious cough problems get prescription level medicine. Does help bring up phlegm. drink lots of water, will help bring up the mucus faster.""",7.0,35
Zoloft,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""Depression has disappeared!
You know those blue moods? that come with not enough reasons ?
They will disappear completely, No more mood swings.
your life is going to be so stable and manageable.
This drug won&#039;t make you happy, it will only stop your depression and stabilize your mood.
Again, it doesn&#039;t add anything to your own happiness.
Took it for social anxiety, Now my mood doesn&#039;t  switch around people anymore, I have more confidence In myself, but I&#039;m still a quiet person!
Because i&#039;m not a talkative in my nature.
The drug has stopped me from getting  stressed around people.""",10.0,68
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I loved the idea of the convenience of the quarterly shot (I was never good at taking my pills at consistent times). Unfortunately, I ran the gauntlet of most of the side effects. My skin broke out in severe acne, my breasts were constantly sore, my moods were irregular, I was more prone to soreness during intercourse and worst of all I experienced moderate spotting for two ouy of the three months of each shot period. After a year of constant struggle and bleeding I decided to stop the shot and continued bleeding half of each month for four months after the last shot was supposed to have run out. Overall a terrible experience.""",2.0,3
Fioricet,Headache,"""It is the best medicine for headaches caused by TMJ and degenerative disc diease. I usually never have to take the secound dose. I did at first but now I don&#039;t. Don&#039;t take it everyday only as needed. Works good for leg aches also.""",10.0,22
Tramadol,Pain,"""I take Tramadol for neuropathic pain. Lately after I take it my neck feels like it is swollen. Any one know what is going on?""",6.0,10
Mucinex,Cough,"""Actually I was using Mucinex to control a nagging night time cough. Although I had extreme pain in my ankles and legs EVERY SINGLE DAY, I never dreamed that Mucinex would have any effect as to helping that. I took a dose of the Mucinex FastMax just before I went to bed and WOW, no cough AND no leg pain at all that night, at last I was pain free! I know it had to be the Mucinex because absolutely nothing else had made a difference! I will keep some on hand to use from now on. I hope this helps someone else also. Thank you.""",10.0,36
Levetiracetam,Epilepsy,"""Good for Epilepsy but the feelings you get whilst taking them are so bad, I have a feeling in my back of burning and on the inside also as if my tummy is burning also.
It is so good for fits if only on them a short while, but not so good to be taken too long.  I wish my Docs would understand what they are putting me through with this drug and how I feel, but they do not understand or do not want to !! They just say &quot;so you know better than the Doctors?&quot;.

I know these drugs are doing me in and seeing Dr about them so wish me luck !! phew""",2.0,11
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I find this a great form of contraception !! Ive had it in for 4months and ive had minamal bleeding since. I use to get the worst period pains, sometimes had to take the day of work as i couldn&#039;t move. Not even a issue anymore!. my skin has probably got better as well and I use to have terrible acne. The best and most obvious thing about it is i don&#039;t even have to think of contraception now its in. No running out of the pill having to get repeat prescription , no danger of me forgeting to take it! Its brilliant, its one less thing to worry about,  and about the &quot;mood swings&quot; I use to get really bad PMS but thats really not a issue now ,im probably a little more tearful and sensitive in then i was before i had it put in but its manageable.""",8.0,5
Lisdexamfetamine,Binge Eating Disorde,"""Im 16 years old and I have depression, social anxiety, and bullimia. I was prescibed to take Strattera for my compulsive eating. It actually started working by the second day while on 50 milligrams in the morning. I also take 2 milligrams of Klonopin at bed time and just started taking 10 milligrams of Celexa at noon.""",9.0,17
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""This medicine saved me!  I have always been a very happy and successful person.  Depression and anxiety were not a part of my life until I hit 43. So I went to doctors and they had me try a few other meds, Zoloft, etc.. I didn&#039;t see any positive affect from them, just the the problems....lack of sleep, night sweats, sexual problems, etc. Things were getting worse.  Then, my doctor put me on this medication and everything changed.  First I started getting headaches for a few days.  That went away by the end of the first week.  I started on 5mg and then went to 10mg after a week.  By the end of week two, my panic attacks were GONE!  I still &quot;think&quot; about my problems, but don&#039;t obsesses about them.  This is a GOOD medicine!""",10.0,119
Depakote,Migraine Prevention,"""Before Depakote, I&#039;ve tried vitamin B2, verapamil, and Topamax, but for one reason or another none of them have worked. About 6 months ago, my doctor started me on Depakote. Once I started using it, my daily headaches became a lot more tolerable, but haven&#039;t gone away completely, and my severe migraines are at about once a month. However, like many others, there was a noticeable weight gain--about 20 pounds--soon after I started, and it&#039;s been pretty steady since. I&#039;ve also had a bout of depression recently, but it&#039;s hard to tell how that&#039;s related to the medicine because it isn&#039;t my first time. As of right now, I&#039;m not sure the minor benefits are worth the side effects.""",5.0,32
Ocella,Birth Control,"""Have been taking Ocella for four months now due to polycystic ovarian syndrome. I&#039;ve been experiencing elevated blood pressure and this is causing some other ill feelings such as nausea and shortness of breath, which immediately triggers anxiety attacks. Surprisingly I feel fine emotionally for the majority of the time.
My breast size has increased, my sex drive is up, my periods are lighter and my skin is clearer. The negative symptoms I have been experiencing have not been frequent, they have only occurred recently. However, the severe elevation in my blood pressure is cause for concern and I may switch next month to a new pill.""",5.0,11
Toprol-XL,High Blood Pressure,"""Heart was missing a beat while working out. Saw my Doc and after an EKG and a slightly elevated blood pressure was put on 25mg which went to 100mg over a period of 3 yrs. Kept BP at home and was fine. Every time at the Doctor&#039;s it was like 150/90 never understood this. Last time was placed on Lisinopril, this kicked my butt, dizziness, ear ringing, dry cough. Said heck with it and found a Cardiologist. He took me off the Ace Inhibitor and put me on Norvasc 10mg, will see how it works.""",4.0,54
Zarah,Birth Control,"""I took this particular kind of birth control because it is suppose to be similar to Yasmin and my health providers covered it at no cost. I suffer with mild acne and zarah made it worse. The only time my skin would clear was during the off week I wasn&#039;t taking. I also think zarah may be the cause of gaining around 10 pounds. I tried zarah for about 4 months and saw no improvements.""",3.0,3
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was prescribed 1200mg of lithium and unfortunately it didn&#039;t stablize my mood episodes.  It wasn&#039;t until I was prescribed an antipsychotic in addition to the lithium did I finally stablize.  People respond to it differently so it may be effective for some.""",3.0,9
Avapro,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been on Avapro for about 6 months.  My blood pressure is better however, I am extremely tired.  I have tried taking the medicine (300 mg daily) every other day.  I am going to try 150 mg and see if I tolerate it better.  I do not want to try another new medicine.""",7.0,49
Amitriptyline,Pain,"""So you live in horrible pain and I was since 1988. Since 1988!
29 years of agony. Endless worthless &#039;specialists&#039;. I cannot tell you this unless the &#039;broken neck&#039; ( as I call it, that&#039;s how it felt). I need you to understand  how it was. I would have chose cancer over this endless pain.
I read about aimtrip for pain. I said let&#039;s try amitriptyline. Quietly and without fanfare, this drug came to me.  My pain is completely gone. If you have endless pain, ask your doctor to give you this drug.""",10.0,74
Copper,Birth Control,"""I got the paraguard inserted roughly three months ago. For most of my teenage years / beginning of my twenties I was on the demo shot. Little did I know, it made me SEVERELY depressed. I&#039;ve been SO scared of putting hormones back into my body ever since the demo shot. SO, I decided to go with the paraguard IUD. It truly felt like the best option for me. However, it&#039;s been three months of NON stop heavy bleeding. Sure, we all know that bleeding is just a symptom of periods. I am constantly bloated, lathargic and irritable. I personally can not tolerate it any longer and am getting it removed.""",5.0,5
Risperdal,Mania,"""When eating I got anxious and felt compulsive urge of fullness relieved only by belching repeatedly and this medicine took all the symptoms away.  It has been good for my anxiety.  """,9.0,23
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am IN LOVE with this pill. It is expensive without insurance, but it&#039;s been worth it for me. I haven&#039;t had a period in almost 5 years now. I haven&#039;t had any issues with temperament, weight gain or loss, acne, etc. I have a history of aural migraines, so any birth control with estradiol in it is a little more dangerous (which is essentially all of them), but with this I have noticed a HUGE reduction in headaches and complications with my vision during them.""",10.0,8
Skyla,Birth Control,"""It did hurt but it was quick. It was pretty uncomfortable, like any OBGYN visit. The part that hurt the most was when they pinched the cervix. It was sharp and crampy. But it only last like a 30 seconds. I did feel cramps the rest of the day. My period is now very light and I get mild cramps. They are not as bad as they used to be. I thought my periods were going to be gone for good tho :( lol oh well. It is a great feeling knowing I will not be pregnant at least before I am 22. :)""",9.0,1
Arthrotec,Osteoarthritis,"""I have been in pain for years and have been on Cymbalta, gabapentin and Tylenol 3 for 2 and a half years. I suffer from arthritis and herniated discs, degenerative disc disease.  Yesterday my doctor put me on Arthrotec 50mg. It made me sick to my stomach but my pain was mostly gone.  I could actually put on a pair of pants and socks without my hips and back hurting.  I&#039;m 34 and hope to live a long life and being in pain everyday was making me depressed.  I think there is hope.  So far so good with Arthrotec.""",7.0,71
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I had a rough time last year.  I was diagnosed with a terrible illness and it took me months to recover both physically and mentally.  And, to add insult to injury, I was a new mother.  I honestly lost myself in anxiety and sadness and refused to believe I needed medication to get back to myself.  But with therapy and a six-month trial of Lexapro, I came back to being me.  I had some nausea at first, but it subsided within a week or so.  And, when it was right for me to come off the medication, I did it under a doctor&#039;s care - gradually.  Lexapro worked for me by helping me focus on both on cognitive therapy and on moving on from the trauma.""",9.0,19
Nortriptyline,Pain,"""I had a car accident two and a half years ago.  It damaged my shoulder and gave me severe back pain.  Last year I eventually had an operation to resolve the problem of a chipped bone and a release but it did not help me with the constant stabbing pain which I was told was my nerve and tendons being in a knot.  After numerous attempts through physiotherapy, massages, pain killers and injections, none of them worked until I was prescribed nortriptyline.  What a difference, I am hardly in any pain now and feel much better.""",8.0,178
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""So far so good,,,been on it for 11 days have lost 3,5 kilos but i have basically removed all sugars and starch from my diet, The great part is i do not crave carbs where as i use to live for them!! I dont eat meat so basically its veggies and fish,, My bs has dropped nicely as well.""",10.0,36
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I have been taking Pristiq for about 5 months now and after an initial positive reaction...it has let me down.  After about 2 months my dosage was increase from 50mg to 100mg.  All was well for another short time until a massive and quick weight gain began (25lbs). I was constantly tired but a complete insomniac. Neck and jaw tightening were also a constant.  My dose was lowered back to 50mg which helped, again for only a short time. I am now on my 4th day off the drug and feel &quot;crashed&quot;. Wishing everyone the best.""",5.0,15
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got the Nexplanon inserted June 30 2014 a week or two after insertion. I had bleeding for 10-15 days, it stopped for about a month and a half and now I&#039;m spotting every time I&#039;m ready to become intimate with my boyfriend or just random times.  I have gained weight and I have felt some nausea.  Yes it&#039;s very effective against pregnancy because you are constantly either spotting or bleeding unexpectedly. It&#039;s annoying I&#039;m getting it removed very soon. It&#039;s nothing fun about bleeding all the time. I appreciate a 4-5 day cycle now.""",6.0,17
St. john's wort,Depression,"""I turned to St. John&#039;s wort after I was prescribed anti depressant medication following the breakdown of my marriage. After a few days of taking the prescribed medication I didn&#039;t like the way it started to change me as a person and feeling out of control. I turned to St. John&#039;s wort after reading details of worldwide clinical trials. I now tend to use when I know I am going to be susceptible to a period of depression and find it really helps. My tip would be to try different brands as they are not all the same!""",9.0,78
Citalopram,Depression,"""Could not live without it. Minimal side effects and helps keep my moods level. Without it i would bite your head off just for speaking to me. it is a horrible feeling to not be able to control your emotions, no matter how hard u try. Citalopram has changed my life. Worst side effect is sexual lethargy, no desire but being single, i can deal with that for now.""",9.0,16
Pregabalin,Postherpetic Neuralgia,"""I had shingles in January 2014. I have had terrible PHN ever since. 2.5 years of pain. It has been awful!! Shingles is the worst pain I have ever experienced and it isn&#039;t going away. I tried everything out there from Gabapentin to acupuncture, to percocet, to injections in my back and nothing helped, or it would help for a few weeks, but the pain always managed to come back strong. I was wary of Lyrica because of the side effects, but I finally decided to try it. It has definitely helped me and I can do things like ride my bike again with little pain. However, I have put on 8 lbs in 6 months and I am an extremely active person, so this is tough for me. I also have pain in my joints and sometimes my hands go numb, but less pain.""",8.0,28
Methotrexate,Psoriasis,"""I&#039;ve had psoriasis since I was 7 years old, I am now 17 and was put on methotrexate in January. My psoriasis was completely covering my back and torso to the point where I couldn&#039;t bend over as it would cause the skin to crack, leaving me often times covered in blood and under severe pain. Now 6 months on my psoriasis is 99% gone, with a stubborn few plaques remaining on my legs stomach and back, but extremely small (size of a pea!). However the areas where the psoriasis once was is left with a darker pigment to the rest of my skin, I am hoping with continued use it shall fade over time. I&#039;ve experienced no side effects of this medicine (my dermatologist said I was a good candidate as I&#039;m younger and have a stronger immune system.""",9.0,14
Epiduo,Acne,"""When I first started using epiduo (roughly 2 years ago) I really struggled with dry, red, cracking skin. I was worried about the reaction and read a lot of reviews, many of which said &quot;the redness and dryness stick around for 3 months and after that it works perfectly&quot;. In my experience, this was exactly right. After 3 months of the dry, cracking skin, my skin had adjusted and I had far fewer (and less severe) breakouts. At the time I was taking Doxycycline which eventually became ineffective and I&#039;ve since been on the contraceptive pill for roughly 1.5 years. Epiduo is excellent for preventing small, bacterial pimples and my skin is noticeably worse when I don&#039;t use epiduo for a while.""",8.0,2
Cefzil,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""Works for me every time.""",10.0,5
Norco,Pain,"""Good medication for muscle and bone pain. I am 20yrs old and have been on hydrocodone for 4 years. I have a chronic spinal muscular inflammatory disease and nerve damage. It helps but not for pain caused by nerve damage. On a bad day I can take 3 x 10/325 in a single dose and still have pain. Be careful they are very addictive and I actually hurt worse if I run out. My advice for muscle pain is to combine it with robaxin (methocarbamol) very good at controlling spasm and its non-sedative, which is a plus! Ask your doctor.""",9.0,31
Viibryd,Depression,"""FOR ANXIETY - I&#039;ve been on 30mg Celexa for years and am switching to Viibryd to try to get past the libido issues (i.e. lack thereof).  I was pretty nervous after reading all the reviews of side effects.  I started on 5mg (still on 30mg Celexa) with a bagel and cream cheese -- no side effects!   

It&#039;s weird to say this about an SSRI, but I almost immediately noticed a change in my anxiety.  Like, within a day.  I no longer am living &quot;in the future,&quot; very much more &quot;in the moment.&quot;  It&#039;s kind of bizarre.  So far so good!

Only side effect so far:  Foggy feeling the first day, but has improved since then.""",8.0,31
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I am 5&#039;0 and have had 2 children. I have been overweight since about 5th grade. I&#039;m 26 years old now. I finally woke up and realized how disgusting I looked and I&#039;m MAKING A CHANGE for myself, my children, my husband and my family!  I want to be here for a long time.  I started Adipex-p May 5th! Today is May 10th....I started at 244 lbs which is the heaviest I have EVER been! TODAY AGAIN IS MAY 10TH AND I HAVE BEEN ON ADIPEX FOR 5 DAYS AND LOST 9 LBS! I don&#039;t want to eat at all, but you have to make yourself.  I eat yogurt for breakfast and lunch or a cup of fruit and a lean dinner.""",10.0,17
Ziana,Acne,"""I used Ziana for over 4 months and saw zero results. It also made my skin incredibly oily. I lost hope in the product..""",1.0,18
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""This drug is ruining my life. I&#039;m 58 years old and have been tormented by side affects and horrible thoughts. Don&#039;t care about anything. If I stop can&#039;t handle it. I have tried to get off for last couple of years and has caused my health to decline. I&#039;m 94 pounds now and I just feel like a zombie. Can&#039;t even think. Sit for hours on end and can&#039;t move. Don&#039;t take this drug. It will ruin your life and change you to someone who doesn&#039;t care about anything. Don&#039;t take this drug.""",1.0,9
Droperidol,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I have been a nurse since 1984 and a paramedic since 1990. In New Orleans,in 1993, while working on an ambulance, I became nauseated and began vomiting. Went home,changed ,had someone drive me 2 ER @ a Hospital in Harahan(nice subdivision.) I expected 2 get the usual treatment of IV Saline and the SAFE anti-emetic Phenergan. I told the ER DOC I was VERY ALLERGIC 2 REGLAN.  He injects me with Inapsine(Droperidol) because he wants  to see  how it worked - even though people with allergy to Reglan should NEVER be given Inapsine. I had already been declared clinically dead 2 years prior in a car accident, But was revived. This So-called drug causes Irregular heartbeats. I thought I was going 2 die. It was much worse than actually dying.""",1.0,3
Cephalexin,Bacterial Infection,"""I took it for ten days for a skin infection. Cleared it up in ten days. Despite taking so many probiotics and eating yogurt, I got severe diarrhea and I STILL have mild diarrhea. Also, if you&#039;re a woman, be prepared for a yeast infection. It&#039;s driving me insane.""",8.0,22
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Mirena was terrible for me. I got the Mirena when I was 19, I had never been pregnant. It was extremely painful, expensive and after five months or so it became impossible to have sex. I had it removed and am thankful I did. I also had constant spotting. No weight gain, but only had it in for five months. And no change in moods.""",1.0,0
Mycophenolate mofetil,Myasthenia Gravis,"""very expensive once you hit the donut hole..but it does help""",7.0,8
Cyproheptadine,Anorexia,"""I have always struggled to gain weight until my dr prescribed me this. It took only a few days to get over the sleepiness but it was worth it. After 2 months I gained about 12 lbs. I only took 1/2-1 pill daily the first month. After I noticed a plateau in weight gain I started to up my dose at 2 pills a day. So far I&#039;m continuing to gain and hope to gain more.""",8.0,28
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve taken Klonopin as needed for several years now.  It is the only thing that works when I feel a major anxiety issue coming on from progressing into a full blown debilitating attack.  However, it always helps with that, too.  

Like someone else said, it has a longer half life and you don&#039;t experience the drop off anxiety spike like some people do with Xanax.  Xanax actually made me feel more anxious when it wore off between doses.

I haven&#039;t had a problem with dependency as I only take it for a few weeks at a time every other year or so.  I&#039;m careful to taper off over a couple weeks so I don&#039;t get rebound anxiety.

All in all, it&#039;s been a lifesaver for me.""",10.0,52
Byetta,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve been on Byetta 10 mg for almost 1 month.  I have lost 16 pounds already without really trying. The worst thing is the feeling sick after you eat (I feel the worse about 1 1/2 hours after taking the shot). Some days are better.  No constipation like some people reported, more loose stools than anything.  I plan to stay on this medicine for a long time!""",8.0,37
Vyvanse,Binge Eating Disorde,"""My doctor put my on Vyvanse for binge eating.  My entire day revolved around food and I would eat everything in signt then feel guilty and sick to my stomach. I ate when I was not even hungry and could not turn down food. Nothing I tried helped and over the last two years it has gotten so much worse.  I started with the 50mg dose and the first day I felt high but from the second day on I have not felt like that.  I have lost 12 pounds in 2 weeks and no longer think about food all day.  I drink a gallon of water a day and make much wiser choices about what I eat now.  I do not crave sweets or junk food any longer.  I am so glad to be on this medicine because I was at a complete loss about what to do.""",10.0,59
Montelukast,Allergic Rhinitis,"""This single drug has had a better effect on me than all the others I took for over 30 years.  I also have recurring nasal polyps (Samter&#039;s triad), and this drug reduced the surgeries I have to have for that, from every 6 months to 4-5 years.  A true miracle drug in my book.""",10.0,9
Ambien,Insomnia,"""Tried the brand name a while back and had FULL SCALE hallucinations and memory loss.  Being a nurse, I believed there was no difference between generic and brand, but after 15 years of chronic TERRIBLE insomnia, I gave the generic a try.  While I didn&#039;t have the horrid side effects, 10mg will put me to sleep well, but not stay asleep.  The controlled release helps me stay asleep, but it takes hours to fall asleep.  My doc prescribed 5mg of the immediate and 6.25 controlled, and as long as I don&#039;t use it every day (taking a day off here and there which kills me) it works for about 4-5 hours of sleep, which depending on how desperate you are is plenty.  Plus the price can&#039;t be beat.""",3.0,16
Duac,Acne,"""This gel has completely changed my life. its been only 10 days  that I am using it And I can see a huge improvement on my skin. Scars have started fading but don&#039;t know why they still hurt when I touch them.  I&#039;m hoping for the best. I would suggest people who have acne like me that pls go and get it from your dermatologist.  I use a homemade face pack on your skin after every 2 days to have a healthy peeling.  I guess it works by peeling the surface of the acne prone area .
Best of luck guys
This Duac gel is a lifesaver and it&#039;s worth the money""",7.0,8
Trazodone,Sedation,"""I use Trazodone for sleep - it is non-addictive and it&#039;s been around a long time so I have higher trust for it. Trazodone gave me the worst side effects for about 5-6 days. Skin crawling, literally felt like I wanted to jump out of my skin. But the 6th day I woke up and that feeling was gone. 50mg seems to be my magic number, I fall asleep every night and no hangover. But if I for some reason get less than 7-8h sleep I can feel the skin crawly again, but manageable.""",10.0,57
Prozac,Depression,"""Only been a week on 10 mg and I already feel 80%. Cannot wait for the future weeks and to be 110%. Thank you God for Prozac.""",10.0,81
Lortab,Pain,"""This is a good pain medication, however, there are side effects. As with any opiate the drug can and usually does cause dependency. Long period use is extremely hard on the liver due to the high levels of Acetaminophen. Some people experience drowsiness, while others experience insomnia. On a scale of 1 to 10, the pain in my personal experiences will be reduced from a 10 to a 5 in approximately 30 minutes. I recommend speaking with your doctor about alternatives if you are going to be treated in the long term.""",7.0,20
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""2 thumbs up!""",10.0,3
Nucynta,Pain,"""After taking most analgesics on the market for moderate to severe back pain, I started Nucynta four months ago. The results have been downright amazing.  """,10.0,13
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had only good expiriences with this birth control. I&#039;ve had the implant for almost two years and I haven&#039;t had a period yet. Some times I get some spotting and its usually old blood but only for maybe 2 days. I have had NO weight gain, as that seems to be a issue with some people. It&#039;s awesome. Not one issue. I&#039;m 20 years old.""",10.0,4
Trintellix,Depression,"""I tried this medication.  It made me nauseous for weeks.  I know I did not give enough time, but I tired of being sick.  It seems like it works for some.  I am learning we are all different.  I started on Duloxetine this week, and I am already starting to feel better.""",2.0,29
Senna,Constipation,"""I&#039;m usually okay going to the bathroom, as I have IBS-D but for some reason I felt like I was backed up still expelling a little here and there but not satisfied I was OK.  So I decided at 6pm to take senna and BAM at 730pm I had the sudden urge to go to the bathroom almost didn&#039;t make it. 

However while releasing the explosive diarrhea I was in a chronic state of pain. It&#039;s now 8 pm and I am hoping that the pain stays away. Which from what I am reading it&#039; can last awhile.

If you want instant relief this helped me I took one tablet. However everyone is different. 

Happy pooping trails.""",10.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""NOT a fan. I&#039;ve only been using Lolo for about a month now and I&#039;m ready to stop. Before using Lolo I&#039;ve already had an eating disorder, depression and anxiety, and now after using it every single one of them is 100 times worse! I&#039;ve gained a bit of weight already while still eating very little, which when having an eating disorder is more frustrating than you will ever know. Also, in the last few days I&#039;ve have zero motivation to do anything, I&#039;ve been constantly tired, and I&#039;ve been sad/moody/emotional and crying a lot more. I just had my third breakdown in 2 days which is uncommon for me as I normally don&#039;t cry very often...AND I&#039;m getting acne on my face, chest and back which I haven&#039;t had a problem with in over 5 years. Not happy.""",1.0,7
Gabapentin,Bipolar Disorde,"""A lot of people seem to really like neurontin for bipolar disorder. My experience unfortunately was not that great. I took it as an add-on to lamictal after I had a couple manic outbursts from taking lamictal alone. 

Gabapentin initially helped with anxiety symptoms (mental + physical) and really helped calm me down, help me sleep, etc. However, it dragged me back down to severe depression. I couldn&#039;t feel good about anything on it. Even when my doctor and I experimented with different dosages for lamictal and gabapentin, I couldn&#039;t find a good balance. Mostly I just experienced depression. 

I&#039;m being taken off gabapentin soon. I really wanted this medication to work, but the benefits did not make up for the negatives.""",4.0,15
Levomilnacipran,Depression,"""Took a 6 week trial of fetzima, after trying Zoloft (which I hated) and Celexa (which was ok). Fetzima seemed to work well! No more bouts of crying or crazy attitude. But my blood pressure and heart rate sky rocketed! While exercising my heart rate would increase to 200bpm! Resting could sometimes be 120 bpm! And although the feelings of depression had subsided, I had my heart to worry about. Not worth the overall long term damage to my body...""",6.0,40
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I experience dizziness and a decreased sensitivity to my pain.  The loopy, light headed feeling makes lie down for an hour and after I start to feel the medicine kick in.""",10.0,10
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""After a lot of research I bought Tadarise-40 and gave it a try.
I took 10 mg last night, but both my wife and I was tired so no action. But when I woke up in the morning I had an erection and it has been a long time ago since last one. When my wife woke up we gave it a try and I can say it worked just great.
Some light headache last night but no other side effects yet.""",9.0,8
Blisovi 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I am on my 4th month with this birth control, I am turning 19 and this is the first time I have used birth control so I can&#039;t compare it to anything else. At first I was really worried because my boobs were we&#039;re consistently sore, I used to be 107lbs in August and I am now 117lbs. I also had anxiety and lots of stress, I thought it was just the workload, but from the other reviews I have now learnt I am not the only one suffering from stress. My periods have been lighter, before I have been heavy but now on this pill I barely have a period. I was worried about this at first but I consulted my doctor and she said that it&#039;s common for spotting to occur in the first few months of taking the pill. I like it tho I get less pains when on my period.""",7.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""PLEASE READ THIS:
Tri-Sprintec will cause an initial breakout for the first 3-4 months. DON&#039;T BE DISCOURAGED! After this period, your skin will clear up like magic! I&#039;m 20 years old and have been on tri-sprintec on/off since I was 18. I&#039;ve had severe acne since I was about 12/13 years old and have seen multiple dermatologists since then. Nothing worked until I went to my gyno to get on birth control and she recommended tri-sprintec bc it helped with acne. At first, I felt mild nausea and severe depression/mood swings/etc. but as time passed this went away. 
Each time I got back on the medication, I would have a terrible break out period but it&#039;s completely worth it. This is a great pill and I&#039;ve never had problems w it.""",8.0,16
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I have been on the medicine just about 3 years now, and it has really turned my life around - I am 47.  I use the minimum dose.  T went from 150 -&gt; 700 after just 6 months - maintains there regularly.  One thing I do to help it work better is apply lotion 1 hour after using it every day.  Turns out JAMA had an article that showed applying lotion or suntan lotion increased efficacy of absorption by 14-18%.  I suggest this for those who are  not getting desirable results.  I get blood tested every 6 months - which is good, in my opinion.""",9.0,22
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had this birth control in my arm for 3 weeks now I do not like it. About a week after I had it put in I have been getting headaches, I break out on my face and very bad mood swings I have turned into a total b*tch and get upset very easy and that is not me at all and not to mention I usually have my period 4/5 days it&#039;s now going on 10 days, also the implant has moved to the injection point in my arm not sure if that&#039;s good or not but I don&#039;t like it so I&#039;m getting it taken out next week.""",4.0,3
Risperidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on this medication for about a month now. It has greatly helped with my paranoia and irritability. There are a few bad things though. It has caused my bladder to go by itself if I do not go as soon as possible and also my thought at times is a little slow. I have not noticed any weight gain and the bad that comes with it can make life a little difficult. It is the only medicine that has even remotely helped with my manic symptoms.""",6.0,3
Humalog KwikPen,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My insurance company, Aetna, switched from the Novalog Flex Pen to the Humalog KwikPen and I&#039;ve had nothing but problems ever since.  The Novalog Pen worked very well and I never had any issues with it.  Since switching to the Humalog Pen, I&#039;ve had constant problems getting it to work properly. The part that gets pushed down often gets stuck and it becomes impossible to administer the insulin that I need to manage my Type 2 Diabetes.  I don&#039;t understand why the insurance companies have to change from a perfectly good product to one that is substandard.  I&#039;m contacting Aetna to see if there is any way to switch back to the Novalog FlexPen.""",2.0,5
Welchol,High Cholesterol,"""I suffered severe diarrhea for many months after gall bladder removal (due to lipid &quot;dumping&quot;), until my doctor prescribed a similar medicine that worked great, but it was a powder which was inconvenient, so he switched me to Welchol which also worked great. The prescription was for 6 pills a day but I never needed that many unless I ate something ridiculously greasy and fatty for every meal, say, fried chicken with french fries and a shake. Otherwise, I just took 1 pill before lunch and 1 before dinner. None needed with breakfast because I just had fruit and skim milk.  After about 8 years, my body adjusted to &quot;no gall bladder&quot; but this medicine helped me be able to keep a job and get out of the house away from the bathroom until then.""",10.0,35
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""Amazing product- for me, from the age of about 13, it had gotten to the point where I would sweat so much all the time that I wore baggy sweatshirts constantly. Even sometimes in the summer, to hide all the sweating. After using Hypercare I rarely sweat unless I&#039;m exercising or it&#039;s legitimately hot- which is GREAT.""",10.0,2
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I have been getting the Depo-shot since 2008 and its been great. I stopped having periods since the first dose which was a plus for me because I get really sick. I didn&#039;t gain weight. The only thing is that the shot is very painful, but I will continue to use it for as long as I can. It&#039;s very effective for birth control.""",9.0,1
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""Can&#039;t adequately give enough praise to Belviq.  My friend said try it there&#039;s a free coupon.  Other stories said it doesn&#039;t work, don&#039;t bother.  Lowered my expectations. Used it for two weeks, lost ten pounds and quit smoking.  Good grief!  What?  Used to smoke 2-packs a day for 25 years. Tried other smoking medications but felt like hell so quit those but not smoking.  Belviq and phentermine makes me feel 20 again. I drink more water. It&#039;s over a year later.  Without Belviq?  I&#039;d still be smoking and suffering through weird food diets. I do anything I want and enjoy life all day long with this, every day. No willpower needed. Don&#039;t get hungry, don&#039;t miss smokes, and no exercise necessary.  Haha.  Miracle. Grateful.""",10.0,49
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I started Belviq on the 17th of June. Within 2 days I felt a huge reduction in my appetite. I started losing weight almost immediately, lost 8. Lbs in the following 2 weeks. I was still drinking a lot of wine, and noticed my weight loss slow dramatically. I was still losing, but only 2 lbs were lost the next two weeks. I cut out wine completely July 20th, started losing rapidly again. As of today  I am down a total of 25 lbs. I started at 180 lbs. (eek!) And today I am a 155. My blood pressure is way down and I don&#039;t crave wine at all. The only side effect is bladder pressure, very uncomfortable, feels like a urinary tract infection coming on, but isn&#039;t. I felt it when I first started and any time I take a few days break and restart. It goes away in a day.""",9.0,157
Tramadol,Pain,"""Very little pain relief, just a sick stomach and a very clamy sick feeling in the morning.""",3.0,27
Serax,Anxiety,"""This is really good medicine. I suffer from anxiety attacks, but when I am on this medication, I feel really calm and collective. I do get a little drowsy at times, but the other meds, I am on are possibly causing that. I have very bad mood swings and nervousness when not on this medicine. I highly recommend Serax.""",10.0,107
Ambien CR,Insomnia,"""Been taking this for years. The only thing that has worked for me. I can stay up all night without it. I have learned you have to go to bed hungry, that way it has nothing to compete with in your stomach.  No side affects the next morning. Get about 4 to 5 hrs now which is good for me. Now if my insurance would pay for this! Just got new insurance this year and they consider this a tier 4 medication. Don&#039;t know which is worse. Going broke or not getting any sleep.""",8.0,62
Vilazodone,Depression,"""Hi, I have obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic disorder and depression.  I have tried many different medicines over the years and I had high hopes for Viibryd.  But After beginning my fourth week on it, I have been disappointed first by not feeling it has been helping my mood or depression at all, second by it seeming to be making my OCD (compulsive cleaning worse) and third by some really bad side effects when I jumped from 20mg (week 3) to 40mg (week 4) dose.  Side effects were really bad nausea and explosive diarrhea.  Diarrhea so bad I had 2 accidents in my pants and nausea worse than what I went through during chemotherapy after having had cancer a few years ago- thank goodness I kept an old anti-nausea medicine in my medicine cabinet. """,1.0,64
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I was prescribed this medication for relief from &quot;gallbladder attacks,&quot; until I could have my gallbladder removed. I have taken Norco 10/325 previously for a bulging disc. Percocet is far superior in pain relief, time between doses, and fewer side effects (in my opinion).""",10.0,39
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""I am 11 and I used to sweat like crazy. So my mom made me a doctors appointment and my doctor told me to try Hypercare. The first night I tried it, it burned but the next day I was COMPLETELY dry. I recommend HYPERCARE.""",10.0,1
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been taking Latuda for two years. I take 10 onenight and 20mg the next night. I have no side effects and the drug works very well. My only complaint is that I feel very blah. Nothing excites me. I think I am taking too much. I am very sensitive to medicine. I am going to try only 10mg every night and see if that helps....otherwise a wonderful drug.""",9.0,47
Citalopram,Depression,"""I took Celexa for 3 months at 20mg daily to treat depresson from 
bipolar disorder type I. I didn&#039;t notice a significant change in my mood. 
I discontinued due to nausea, lethargy, and difficulty achieving orgasm.""",2.0,8
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""This medicine is incredible. I had about four months of out of the blue, never had it before in my life terrible panic and anxiety. I was to the point I was throwing up every morning and constantly worrying and thinking about it. I finally went to the Dr. after crying and feeling miserable for days/months. She prescribed me Celexa 10mg to ween on (minimal side effects nauseous and a little more tired than usual, but I take it at night) then a month later I went to 20mg and I&#039;m happy there. Absolutely no more anxiety or panic and I don&#039;t feel like an emotionless zombie I feel just like myself. My sex drive is normal just takes a bit longer to get there.""",10.0,184
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had Mirena for a little over two years and had it inserted 4 weeks after having my only child. I had dealt with horrible cramps every month for my entire life, until Mirena. It is a blessing to not have cramps and to not have a period but maybe 3 times a year. However, this comes with a huge BUT for me. I have zero sex drive, have gained 20 pounds that I cannot lose to save my life, constantly have discharge, and bleed and hurt after intercourse. I&#039;ve been thinking about getting it removed due to my husband being frustrated with my low drive, but to have those horrible cramps again makes me cringe. Tough situation that I would rather not be in.""",7.0,15
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""So I read alot of bad reviews on it, knowing that people only write reviews if they have bad experiences. Well I decided to take a shot at it. I am a week  since first putting it in. I am having a lot of discharge, and my vagina is really raw. My boyfriend can feel it during sex, and it burns his penis. I am not having any depression, but I am super irritable, and have mood swings. I wouldn&#039;t say don&#039;t try it, but it isn&#039;t for everyone.""",3.0,2
Chateal,Birth Control,"""This is my first birth control, I&#039;m 18 years old and I&#039;ve had it for about three months and it&#039;s not very long but I&#039;ve had a lot of side effects.. I&#039;m very emotional and normally it takes a lot to make me break into tears, now I cry for everything. The worst side effect I&#039;ve gotten is the pains, I get really sharp pains on my sides around my hip bones or right above my uterus and it&#039;s not cramps they come out of no where and they are so painful I can&#039;t move. While my body is still adjusting I still am not on the colored pills during my period I get my period about mid color then once I&#039;m on the white normal pill my period stops which in my opinion is great because for 7 years I was used to a whole 7 day period now it&#039;s about 4""",9.0,2
Doxylamine / pyridoxine,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""I have been feeling pretty nauseous all day (first trimester of pregnancy) and my healthcare provider gave me a sample of this drug to try.  I wanted to share my experience as all I&#039;ve read are glowing reviews... Glad it&#039;s working for some people but have to imagine there are others who experienced something similar to me.  I have taken it now for 3-4 days which should have been enough time to get a feel for whether or not it works.  It did absolutely nothing for my nausea.  If anything, it made me feel worse.  I was so tired I couldn&#039;t function.  Had to lay down in the middle of the day for a few hours, was feeling so tired and sick. I didn&#039;t take any last night and today I feel better than I have since I started taking it!""",1.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Everyone&#039;s experience with this seems to be different. My friend had terrible cramps after taking it for about 5-8 months and switched. I&#039;ve been on it for nearly 4 months and my period is pretty much nonexistent as of 2 months ago. I barely have cramps or bleeding. It&#039;s not even really spotting, there&#039;s basically nothing. I have been experiencing a few side effects... I went up two cup sizes, and I&#039;m experiencing more anxiety, but possibly due to the fact that I started it a few months after starting college. It&#039;s great for me so far but it just seems weird that I don&#039;t have a period? I guess it&#039;s okay though. I&#039;d recommend it but then again, everyone is different.""",7.0,0
Copaxone,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Been on this medicine for almost one month not quite sure if its working 100% yet but I feel quite well. Hands still have tingly feeling, but I&#039;m able to work and walk good just have to keep faith! It does burn as being injected other than that I just pray it works well.""",9.0,33
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""This medication worked wonders for me.  I went from 230lbs in September 2008 to 175lbs in February 2009.  When I took it, it just made me almost forget about food.  I would sometimes forget about eating until late in the day and just ate because I knew I needed to.  The only bad part was that it stopped working before I got to the weight I wanted, but I haven&#039;t gained the weight back as of June 2009.""",9.0,40
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I first took Seroquel about five years ago. I liked it because it didn&#039;t have the same side effects, such as feeling extremely anxious, as other anti psychotic medications have.  The problem that I had with it was that it gave me a huge appetite.  The medication alone caused me to gain weight.  Needless to say I no longer take it.""",6.0,8
Dramamine II,Vertig,"""It works just as good as the others.  Took up to two a day when really bad.""",9.0,43
Yaz,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been using Yaz for 3 years now, I haven&#039;t had much side effects, I&#039;ve had spotting on the odd time but other then that this is a very effective birth control. Everyone reacts differently to birth control though you just have to find the one that fits you. """,9.0,2
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Over the weekend I was experiencing extreme itching and irritation down there so I called my doctor as soon as they opened and told them my symptoms and they recommended trying Monistat 3 before making an appointment. However I wanted this to clear up as soon as possible and I had to go to work and needed to use it during the day so I bought the Monistat 1 ovule. This could be a result of me not placing the ovule as far in as it could go because I was in a rush and did not read the directions but as soon as the egg started to melt I felt an intense burning on my entire vagina (inside and out). Honestly I can&#039;t say if this is good or bad because I didn&#039;t follow the instructions properly, but hopefully it will still work for me.""",4.0,2
Celexa,Depression,"""Starting taking Celexa 11/08 started with 20mg and a few months later the dose is 60mg.  I was extremely tired the first week or so, and then again with every increased dose.  Overall, the drug works.  The down and out feeling is gone.  I&#039;m more laid back than usual, but I don&#039;t feel like a Zombie.  My side effects are sweating and no desire for food, both I have learned to live with.  I stopped taking the medication on my own, and suffered with the worst headaches ever.  I quickly refilled my prescription and things are back to normal.""",9.0,101
Neurontin,Migraine,"""This works great for migraines. Now, I only have 1 migraine a month if that. Will cause you to be tired at first but than your body adapts to 1 pill per day.""",10.0,55
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I have been on saxenda since June 25 2016. I lost 15 lbs in the first month and have only lost 10 lbs since then. I am happy with the 25lb weight loss but I still need to loose 75lbs. I am finishing up what I have and my new insurance won&#039;t cover the cost. I am back to considering bariatric surgery. I have PCOS so I&#039;m not sure if that has something to do with the drug not working anymore. Good luck to everyone.""",7.0,19
Geodon,Bipolar Disorde,"""I started taking Geodon last week.  It has pulled me out of a terrible depression I was under for over a year!  I was taking Latuda before Geodon and it caused me to have panic attacks, and bad thoughts.  So far it has been a miracle medicine!  God has answered my prayers!  Now I just pray it doesn&#039;t cause weight gain.""",10.0,31
Fluoxetine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""Saved my life.""",9.0,74
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Cervical Dystonia,"""This is probably the best solution to cervical dystonia out there, other than physical therapy. While it didn&#039;t take all my pain away, my headaches subsided tremendously! I highly recommend getting this done. It is only needed every 3 to 4 months, and the injections aren&#039;t too painful to sit through.""",8.0,46
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I suffered from Anxiety and Panic attacks especially on motorways, were the palms of my hands would sweat. I would worry in advance of a journey of certain parts of the road especially flyovers as that triggered a element of vertigo.

I%u2019ve been on these tablets for 6 months now. I started with Citalopram, which gave me heart palpitations, so my doctor started me off with 20MG and recently increased to 40MG as if had plateaued and saw no additional benefit of being on 20MG

There is no doubt about it that this medication has helped me,  I am less lethargic, more alert and my driving has certainly improved. Not yet back on motorways but will plan to phase back slowly on to wider roads. It was the driving that triggered my nervous disposition""",9.0,17
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""My physician prescribed this medication for me because of my challenges with weight loss.  I have been in graduate school and working full time for the last two years and have become very lazy and not motivated to work out.  My first day taking the medication was June 1, 2017, I had no side effects, I had so much energy that I cleaned my entire house.  I&#039;m on day 5 and have anxiety out of this world, my heart was racing so fast I couldn&#039;t sleep and I had a burning sensation in my left arm.  I paid $260 for this medication and am trying to hang in there since I&#039;ve heard that the side effects decrease the second week.  I&#039;m 5&#039;0&quot; and weigh 175 and would really like to lose at least 30 lbs, since this is the heaviest I&#039;ve been in about 10 years.""",8.0,27
Bupropion,Depression,"""I took this 75mg for about 5 months 
I loved it how it got me up &amp; going compared to the 20mg of Prozac was taking off &amp; on 9 yrs before But around the 4th month started finding myself getting mad easy &amp; than my 1st panic attack happened. Had never new about the this &amp; wish I never did. Stopped the Wellbutrin now 6 months &amp; still having horrible attacks that keep sending me to hospital. ER DR told me I&#039;m not the 1st to say their panic attacks started after taking Wellbutrin. So I&#039;m standing up to ask if any one else has because it&#039;s not in there side effect list. I&#039;m gonna make a blog on YouTube soon to help find an army""",3.0,30
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""The price of cialis has almost doubled. Can someone explain this?
In 2014, 8 20mg pills was $275. July of 2015 for 10 pills 20mg it cost $455.""",1.0,48
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""Yes I took lisinopril  it was one of the worst experience of my life and it was one weekend when the doctor is not in the office but so grateful I was able to get someone knew what he was talking about. I was very allergic to this medicine I was swollen really badly  my lips  as well as my  tongue. I was very allergic to his medicine.  I needed to be taken of this medicine immediately !!!!!!""",1.0,31
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I am completely satisfied with this pill. Unless you have really bad side effects I wouldn&#039;t listen to reviews of people that have been on it for few days only. You have to give your body time to adjust to hormones that you put in, 3-4 months. I am happy with this pill, no side effects at all. It regulated my periods, I know when they&#039;re coming and they&#039;re short. It keeps my skin clear. No weight gain, slightly bigger breasts but not complaining. No depression, headaches, hair loss or breast soreness. It only costs me $9.99...can&#039;t beat that! This pill works perfectly for me.""",10.0,90
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""I just took my first dose &amp; am hopeful yet apprehensive. Hoping to see what others are experiencing.""",6.0,3
Aczone,Acne,"""So I&#039;ve been on Aczone for 3 full days now, and I know that&#039;s not long but I&#039;m really impressed with this stuff! I had a sudden and embarrassing breakout on my chin/mouth area from switching to another oral birth control (instead of large cystic acne it was tiny red breakouts everywhere) and I saw an ad for this so I decided to give it a try. Immediately the next say I saw it was drying a few pimples! On day 3, id say half my acne is healing or gone. I&#039;m hoping a week from now my acne will be mostly gone. It can be drying but not anything crazy. I use the 5% gel in the morning and at night, along with my cetaphil cleanser. I don&#039;t use lotion at night but in the morning I use philosophy clear days ahead lotion and some makeup. I&#039;ll update!""",9.0,11
Keytruda,Head and Neck Cance,"""I personally do not advise keytruda to anyone. I had a love one walk into the oncologist to receive this treatment and three weeks later she was wheeled back into the oncologists office, unable to walk her body was falling apart thanks to this atrocious treatment. Five weeks have gone by and she is currently laying in a hospital bed in the middle of her living room unresponsive and is thought to pass away within the next three days. Please keep loved ones away from it.""",1.0,8
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got the nexplanon because of raging teen hormones and I didn&#039;t want to get pregnant or take the pill. Ever since I got it almost 2 years ago, I have gained almost 50 pounds because of it and I can&#039;t lose it. I also experience so many pregnancy symptoms that I can&#039;t tell the difference between the early signs and a period. Speaking of periods, mine used to last about 4 to 5 days but now they sometimes last a month almost 2. I barely can get a month between them. I cramp now and I never used to. I am so moody that even my boyfriend doesn&#039;t want to talk to me sometimes because I&#039;ll verbally attack him for the smallest mistakes. I never used to do that. I would never recommend this to anybody. It&#039;ll cost me $381 to remove it.""",1.0,2
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I am on day 4 of using the Nuvaring and I am ready to take it out. It has caused me severe anxiety, mood swings, uncontrollable crying, severe panic attacks. It is awful! 10/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND""",1.0,7
Apri,Birth Control,"""I have been on for 1 month and a half.  My period lasted for 10 days, then I came on again in the same month for another 10 days. That was all new to me. Sex drive has increased. My period is still irregular so I&#039;m waiting on my next period.  Slight headaches and I feel sick sometimes. This is my first birth control and I haven&#039;t been on it long. Things may change. Not sure.""",4.0,4
Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have had IBS D for most of my adult life. No one could figure it out. I didn&#039;t eat while at school because I was afraid of the results. I was super skinny until I was 30. Hard to believe it took doctors that long to figure it out. I went from Doctor to Doctor. Some telling me it &quot;was all in my head&quot;. Others saying it was a result of my diet. I switched my diet, I meditated, I did everything I could but no joy. Finally I met a doctor who understood exactly what I was going through. He put me on a regimen of loperamide, lomotil and most importantly librax. What a difference. I can honestly say my life has completely changed. The only problem is librax tests positive for benzodiazepines, which make you fail drug tests.""",10.0,46
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been taking Sertraline for the last 12 weeks (5 weeks at 25 MG and 7 weeks at 50MG).  I have given Sertraline 10 out of 10 because since week 7 I was feeling perfect - back to my old self.  however over the last couple of days I have felt my anxiety creeping back in and had my first adrenaline surge in 6 weeks during the night last night.  I am now terrified my anxiety is returning like it was before and don&#039;t know what to do.  Has anyone else experienced a &quot;blip&quot; at this stage and how long did it last?  I don&#039;t really want to increase my dose but don&#039;t want to return to the way things were.  I was feeling so happy and back to my old self for 4 weeks and now am feeling so disappointed.  Can anyone give me some positive advice please?""",10.0,28
Meloxicam,Osteoarthritis,"""Mobic was prescribed to me by my podiatrist after finding that I have Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, Osteoarthritis in my big toe joint, and a heel spur all on my left foot.  I find that 7.5 mg Mobic has really helped with the Osteoarthritis and other aches and pains that I have developed in the past few years.  I find it best to take before bed, as I have a 4 month old daughter to take care of.  Throughout the day I am taking Tramadol, wrapping, and icing my foot for pain relief.  I find that the combination works really well.  In the middle of the night I am ready and able to take care of my baby girl.""",8.0,65
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I have tried a number of herbs, supplements, OTC and prescription medications for insomnia, including hops, passionflower, valerian, kava kava, melatonin, GABA, 5-HTP, L-tryptophan, Benadryl, Unisom, Klonopin, Ativan, and Ambien, and have found that trazodone is the best for me.  The herbs and supplements weren&#039;t strong enough, melatonin gave me horrible nightmares, OTC sleep aids made me too drowsy the next day, and the benzos and Ambien stopped working.  I take 50 mg of trazodone before bed and fall asleep in about half an hour.  It&#039;s true I am a bit drowsy the next morning but it soon goes away and the drowsiness is less intense than the drowsiness from the other kinds of medicines I have tried.  Trazodone is also very inexpensive.""",10.0,81
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""Medication worked great now insurance decided to stop covering it""",10.0,13
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Im a 19 year old male. I struggled through school my whole life but still tested past most my classmates. I was diagnosed with ADHD last year and was on a different medication that really didn&#039;t work and then a month ago my doctor prescribed Vyvanse and it has changed my life so much. I recommend that every person with  ADHD try it out. Its amazing. The only real side effect I have is I&#039;m a little more irritable.""",9.0,3
Duloxetine,Back Pain,"""I used this medication for 3 weeks. It worked so good for my back pain and my anxiety. I was so happy I was finally found something that would help me, get off my pain meds. One day I woke up with chest pains. I thought nothing of it. I went to work and it got worse and My blood pressure was 197/110. I left work, went straight to the ER. We found out this medication side effect was raise blood pressure. I am a healthy 120lb 38yr women. I&#039;m doing much better now. BP is back to normal, but I have pain. Now I&#039;m trying something new with back doctor. I hate pain meds. I been on and off for 5 years. I have herniated disc and bulging and anxiety due to a car accident. I had some signs of chest pain before. So don&#039;t ignore it.""",10.0,7
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I have been taking escitalopram for just over 3 months now and have noticed an incredible positive difference. I started off on 5mg and moved up to 10mg and then 15mg. The first few weeks were difficult, I won&#039;t lie...I did experience many of the side effects, including: nausea, loss of appetite, increased anxiety/suicidal thoughts, irritability, loss of sex drive, and dry mouth. For the first week or two even the SMELL of some foods would make me so nauseous I couldn&#039;t eat them. I doubted whether I could get through it, I quit my job and was a complete wreck... I could barely leave the house. This medication changed my life; I am now able to do things I couldn&#039;t even dream of doing, and am more social. STICK IT OUT! :)""",9.0,17
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""My stool (poop) felt so hard. It was very painful. Every time I get a bowel movement, I rushed to the toilet but it hurt so much that I just decide not to let it out, because I&#039;m scared of getting hemorrhoids. Sometimes I feel the stool, and it was just painful. I tried bulk-forming laxatives, but they don&#039;t seem to have much effect. Finally just took half of a bottle of magnesium citrate. Doesn&#039;t even taste that bad, and it was cherry-flavored. After taking it, I also ate a banana. Worked after 3 hours. The urge was really great, and I was a bit afraid of the poop being painful to push out. But it didn&#039;t even hurt. I was really relieved. I&#039;m glad magnesium citrate exists.""",10.0,79
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I got Mirena in about five months ago. It was very painful when I got it inserted, I have no children. I was bed stricken the whole day proceeding the insertion.  Since then I have felt great. I am pretty sure it has  contributed to a little weight gain and some mood swings but nothing out of control.  My partner can barely feel it. Also, I do not really get my period, which freaks me out a little, but other than a few cramps (and I used to have unbearable cramps) during my period time, I love it.""",5.0,11
Rocephin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I had a shot after several days of a UTI. It cleared the UTI quickly (in addition to oral antibiotics) but the lump at the shot site is still there! It&#039;s been over a month and I can still feel the lump under my skin. Slightly painful to the touch.""",9.0,8
Pristiq,Depression,"""I&#039;m 18 and a first time user for depression medicines. I was just given 50mg of this to start out and so far it has helped a lot and it&#039;s only been three days. I haven&#039;t had any energy for a month and just wanted to sleep all the time but now I&#039;m doing things like cleaning and going out! The only problem is it makes me sick and I&#039;ve had headaches, dilated pupils and sleep problems but it is worth it and I&#039;m sure it&#039;ll get better as the days go by.""",9.0,13
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 2.  He is now 11.  We have tried changing his diet, herbal remedies, Vyvanse, Strattera, and several others.  The thing that has worked without causing headaches is the Adderall RX.  He does have a loss of appetite, but his behavior and ability to concentrate are definitely worth it.""",8.0,42
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started on December 10, 2014 and my first week I was down 10.5 pounds, my second week is not going as good because my cravings are coming back but I&#039;m going to stay strong and drink lots of water""",9.0,54
Rivaroxaban,Pulmonary Embolism,"""Had bilateral acute PE. Barely a month has passed but I think I am doing okay with Rivaroxaban. I experienced a very heavy menstruation and still have laboured breathing here and there but apart from that, I am happy with the medication. I am now back to work on a part time basis (very supportive employer) and hopefully will be strong enough to be back on full time soon.""",7.0,11
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I was at the end of my rope. Having daily excessive worry, panic attacks, fear of being alone. I was given Lexapro at the hospital and now, 4 years later I owe &quot;everything&quot; to Lexapro. It saved my life, literally. I live a normal happy functional life. No side effects at all.""",10.0,60
Evoxac,Sjogren's Syndrome,"""I just started to take Evoxac yesterday around lunch time. So I took 2 pills yesterday, and at night I cry these huge tears. So I know it&#039;s working. 
For the dry mouth, it takes one hour for it to work, it feel moist but not wet. 
At the end of the day, headache comes as a side effect. 
Overall it is good""",10.0,33
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Didn&#039;t really do much to help, after around 7 months, it dosn&#039;t do anything""",3.0,16
Concerta,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been taking Concerta for about 8 years and it&#039;s helped my mood and productivity a lot.  I used to get a stronger focus benefit from it and Ritalin, so there are times I still feel unfocused.  But overall, it works well.  The one-a-day dose is great.  It doesn&#039;t keep me awake too late at night, unless I take it after 11 a.m..  I definitely notice the days I don&#039;t take it, either by choice or if I forget to get the prescription renewed.  The first day off it isn&#039;t bad, but after that I get really cranky.  So I like myself a lot better on it than off!  My wife does too.

It&#039;s not a miracle, but it definitely helps.""",8.0,48
Niaspan,High Cholesterol,"""Woke up and felt like I was on fire.  Skin was red and my heart was pounding.  Nauseated and very itchy.  Calling my doctor in the morning.  It is not worth it.  This has happened twice but this time it is worse. Feel very sick from it.  My skin is so red.""",3.0,27
Indomethacin,"Gout, Acute","""No relief at all.""",1.0,3
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had it for 2, almost 3 years now and I&#039;m debating if I should get another implant when the time comes.  I haven&#039;t had a period the entire time,  so that&#039;s a plus I guess.  My side effects change every month.  (Ex: oily face / back  which lead to acne one month, random cramps no blood the next month, constant  headaches and moodiness the next,  and so on). My depression actually worsened while on it. I also noticed I began having panic attacks a month after getting the implant. All of these don&#039;t really compare to what really bugs me about this form of birth control. I&#039;ve gained almost 40 pounds since being on Nexplanon.  I&#039;ve been on diets and everything. It just gets worse. But at least I&#039;m not pregnant right?""",3.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""After years of trying different birth controls I finally hit the jackpot with this one. I&#039;m 32 years old and I definitely went through my share of experiences with other birth controls but this one has been the best one thus far. No side effects for me, no nausea, no mood swings and loss of libido. Weight loss? I actually lost around 10 lbs the first couple months I started this birth control and a couple people I knew who were taking the same medication told me they had the same response. Glad I finally found the right one for me.""",10.0,4
Haloperidol,Psychosis,"""Out of all the neuroleptics I&#039;ve been on, haloperidol helped my paranoia far better. I did not experience weight gain at all, but I take benztropine for muscle spasms, tremors in my hands and muscle stiffness- all of these are side effects from the haloperidol.""",7.0,15
Clobetasol,Lichen Sclerosus,"""My obstetrician/gynecologist cured the vaginal lichen sclerosis by surgically using extra skin. Still, I have to use the ointment 2x a week on the anal skin to keep the area from pain, itching and bleeding. On other days, since it is not recommended to use too often, I use raw shea butter, with emphasis on &quot;raw.&quot; """,10.0,15
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve taken this medication for a year and a half after switching from Zoloft (that wasn&#039;t helping at all) and while Lexapro somewhat improved my anxiety I haven&#039;t seen a major difference. I still get anxiety attacks every now and then and get depressed to the point I cry a lot. I personally find xanax  to work much better for my anxiety but everyone is different.""",6.0,20
Linaclotide,Constipation,"""I am on methadone maintenance. I have been on  it for years. It causes serious constipation for me. I had to manually pull it out! pain, bloating, you name it. My Dr gave me samples of Linzess. I took it at 2pm, and just took a seriously satisfying poop . Miracle drug. No side effects, yet. I strongly recommend for anyone chronically constipated.""",10.0,33
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""This is the 3rd type of birth control I&#039;ve tried in 10 years. The shot wasn&#039;t bad, just an inconvenience to go to the doctor every 3 months. Then I tried an IUD , that was a pain, it wouldn&#039;t sit in my cervix right &amp; fell out 3 times. Now I have been on sprintec a little over a year. I have had NO acne, NO weight gain, NO suicidal thoughts. The only side effects I have encountered are, slight migraines the week before I start the sugar pill &amp; VERY LIGHT spotting for a day about 1 week before I start the sugar pill. It&#039;s not bad enough for me to change to something else though.""",8.0,9
Butrans,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been using the Butrans patches for the past 6 months. In the beginning everything was wonderful and breakthrough pain was nonexistent. I then began having more pain and my doctor put me on Norco 10/325 3x daily. It was then that I developed rashes, itchiness and an intolerance to both medications, which my doctor said isn&#039;t that uncommon. Now I&#039;m on 20mcg/hr and life is good again.""",8.0,62
Zofran,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I was given this medicine due to my chronic migranes and I always used to vomit everything up. Zofran works miracles""",10.0,25
Tranylcypromine,Depression,"""I have started this and been on it for about 3 weeks. I was originally on 30mg/day, and it has helped me so much. The only side effect I had to deal with was the upset stomach. It has helped me concentrate more on my homework, assisted me getting a new job, and just keeping myself busy. I do hate that it only stays in effect for a couple of hours, but thats usually all I need. One thing you will have to be careful of is what you eat and how you work out. I had stopped eating chocolate, and cheeses specifically due to the high tyramine level. Also, when working out I try to take the parnate after I am done working out so it doesn&#039;t effect my blood pressure.""",9.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,None,"""I would first like to say birth controls act different on every person who takes them but this one was terrible for me. I&#039;ve had three for the past year, trying this one hoping it would be the one for me but it wasn&#039;t. In the first week I felt my moods changing and my appetite growing. By the end of three months I developed depression. not all because of the pill but I&#039;m sure its some to blame. Hope this helps. """,3.0,1
Lurasidone,Schizophrenia,"""Been on Latuda 40 mg for six weeks. Doctor put me at 80 yesterday and the restlessness I experienced last night was unbearable.   All day I haven&#039;t been able to stop moving my feet and legs.    Called the doctor today and she said continue taking it and go to the emergency room if the symptoms get worse.  PLEASE HELP.  Does the restlessness go away !!?????""",2.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I was on Ortho Evra for almost 6 years (since my early 20s).  I&#039;ve had very few issues with it... no weight gain, no moodiness, no stale sex drive.  All I&#039;ve experienced were slight skin irritation (where patch was placed) and spotting.  

I switched to NuvaRing under the guidance of my physician (because of my concerns over the FDA warnings).  It was as easy as the patch, but I quickly gained 5-7 pounds over 2 months of usage.  Then my doctor put me on Microgestin 1/20 FE.  It was the first and will be the last birth control pill I ever take!  I have gained 15 pounds over 6 months, experienced excessive night sweats and lost all interest in sex altogether.

Now, I might return to the patch.""",8.0,69
Triumeq,HIV Infection,"""I was diagnosed in May &#039;16 with a VR of 1410 and CD4 of 410. Due to the low VR resistance testing wasn&#039;t conducted (only above 2000). I didn&#039;t start treatment until June due to work travel, the Doc didn&#039;t want me to start medication and be away from the medical centre. Started treatment in June. After reading about other experiences here I decided to medicate at night, around 1800 every night. I also take medication for slightly elevated blood pressure. I was already taking it in the morning so decided to keep the two separate. Not sure why - I just thought it would be better to keep the medications separate. After a month I was tested again and my CD4 has risen to 680 and the VR is now undetectable. No side effects &amp; feel great!!""",10.0,12
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Very fast acting, very effective, and does not make you as drowsy the next day.  Have experienced some dizziness the following day, but nothing serious.""",10.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I was traveling on business with my colleague and we ended up in the same bed. During the act, the condom slipped and we panicked, since both of us are married (not to each other). We went to local pharmacy within 60-mins to get the pill. We went bananas thinking about whether it will work or not. It was a long three week wait. Side effects included severe cramps and abdominal pain. Relax and breathe! It works!""",10.0,18
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""Took this medicine to treat pain from surgery.  Stopped taking after two days.  Nausea, vomit, light head, dizzy and headache. Glad I was able to pinpoint the association with my misery and Norco.""",2.0,33
Olopatadine,Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis,"""Seasonal allergies, very bad.  I have used this product now for second season, with some relief of itchy, red, swollen eyes.  Works ok, not a miracle though for my itchy eyes.  Since it can only be used twice a day, I supplement with other drop OTC that work almost as well.  The price, I really don&#039;t understand how any 5ml bottle can be $300.00.  What about the people who don&#039;t/can&#039;t afford health insurance?  I hope my review is published, although it isn&#039;t a 10 review, I am hoping the cost will drop for those people who cannot afford this eye drop RX.""",5.0,26
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Overactive Bladde,"""Just had this done 5 days ago, finally something that works, after trying various medications for nearly 20 years, no more incontinence pads during the day, and had first night sleep without getting up 3 or four times to go to toilet.  I would recommend this.  Only wish it had been done years ago. I know its early days yet for me, but great improvement so far.""",9.0,58
Detrol,Urinary Incontinence,"""I just received the medication today. So far so good. My pad is dry. I don&#039;t have severe dry mouth.""",10.0,31
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""Firstly, I had never experience constipation and my issue wasn&#039;t Going, it was that whenever I tried to go it hurt so bad! Be careful and don&#039;t Over do it with pushing, there can be damage and bleeding. I had been constipated for one day and After reading about all the things to help I decided to go with magnesium citrate. OMG! It didn&#039;t work right away- I took the whole bottle and went to sleep. This morning I woke up and didn&#039;t think it worked but as soon as I tried to push again.. GAME OVER! It did burn but who cares? Your FREE!! My advice... Get enough toilet paper...thank God for Magnesium citrate.""",10.0,54
Tapentadol,Pain,"""It did not work at at. It&#039;s cost was $107 and that was with insurance. It caused the worst headache I have ever had in 20 years, I was sent home from work, so I lost pay and then the $250.00 for the cost of my Imitrex injections for the Migraine it caused. I was prescribed it for the pain in my shoulder after a SLAP repair was done. """,1.0,53
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""took this for 1 month and experienced no major mood swings or nausea.  However, immediately, I got CANKER sores (I never get these) and pimples (when my complexion is generally clear).  Then I had light spotting for a few days about 1.5 weeks prior to when my period should have came - then it was followed by heavy breakthrough bleeding.  Can&#039;t recommend this if you&#039;re trying to regulate your period.  Will be switching to a different brand.""",4.0,1
Effexor,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on Effexor now for 2 years after trying Prozac and Celexa (which both had awful side effects). My dose ranged from 37.5 to 112.5. I am now at a point in my life where I feel like I can break through my depression and get off these drugs. I want to start having kids and Effexor is very anti-baby. Today is day 5 and the only thing I have noticed is all I want to do is sleep and I have cried every single day since lowering my dose. I still feel like it is worth it to get off them though. They had only minor side effects such as lowered sex drive and nauseous if you don&#039;t eat but I feel like I can find a more natural way to feel better! Good luck to everyone out there, it&#039;s hard but you can do it!""",9.0,31
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""I have been sober 2 years + 1 month.
I wonder how many people are on it this long? 
How do I wean off of it? 
I don&#039;t want to take it forever.""",9.0,4
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""My husband started taking this medication when he was depressed at work (and in the cold darkness of Finnish winter). After a few days, he suddenly became irritable, hyper-sensitive and seems to not recognise that he isn&#039;t the only person in the world and he is hurting other people. 

Now, two weeks later, he thinks he feels good and refuses to acknowledge that he has become a very different person, he thinks he has always been this way. Maybe he does feel good, but I am not the only person who has noticed and  complained about these personality changes he refuses to acknowledge. The man I am living with is not my husband and has done nothing but yell at me for the past couple weeks. This medication ruined our marriage quite efficiently.""",1.0,17
Fluoxetine,Panic Disorde,"""Tried Zoloft and lexapro but had stomach problem side effects for months. I tried the generic Prozac 20 mg and had a month of horrible side effects until 6 weeks it finally worked. Helps so much, no attacks and only have a little anxiety once in a while. Worth it!!!!""",10.0,20
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""Achy back, trouble sleeping.""",7.0,13
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Nexplanon inserted after giving birth to my son and have had it for 3 months. Right away I had terrible headaches that lasted about a week. I got off my period the day before insertion and the day after insertion I started heavy bleeding again for 2 weeks, then spotting which lasted 4 weeks straight. Some days heavy enough to wear a light tampon &amp; others light enough for just a pantyliner but it was nonstop. The spotting isn&#039;t so bad &amp; has gotten lighter. I have lost all baby weight. I am slender &amp; normally energetic with a big appetite but now I hardly eat &amp; have no energy (possibly because I&#039;m a new mom) but my worst symptom is that I am extremely moody! I am waiting 6 months before I take it out.""",5.0,4
Sertraline,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I took Zoloft for a couple of years...it worked great for depression but it absolutely killed my sex drive.""",7.0,47
PEG-3350 with Electolytes,Gastrointestinal Decontamination,"""Not that bad, all my friends and family told me their experiences and now I am going through it myself. half gallon at night, and half gallon in the morning. Occupying the restroom every 5 minutes. I am just following through the direction... hope the screening is a smooth one too.""",10.0,8
Citalopram,Depression,"""I began taking this medication October 2011 for depression and anxiety as recommended by general practitioner. (It is the only medicine for Depression/Anxiety that I have ever taken) I ramped up weekly from 0.5 to 15 mg. My doc wanted me on 20 mg per day but I decided 15mg was for me. I felt an immediate boost upon first taking only 0.5. Felt a sense of happiness that had been missing for many, many years.  At 15 mg I felt much less stressed and much happier overall. I could deal with friends, family and strangers much more easily. After a few months of doing well I noticed that the &quot;fog had set in&quot;, I had a hard time focusing on anything for an extended period. This was accompanied by increased anger and NO SEX DRIVE at all. I have now weaned myself off.""",7.0,18
Gabapentin,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""My doctor has me taken 1800mg a day and its still not helping me with my pain. I can&#039;t go out cause my legs hurt as soon as I stand up.
 
My arms hurt I have trouble doing house work  basically all I do is stay home. I hate gabapentin""",1.0,55
Trametinib,"Melanoma, Metastatic","""Have been on Mekinist and Dabrafenib for 2 weeks only. So far melanomas have reduced in size. Blood test results were good. Hoping it continues but I must stress it is only early days for me. Two combined drugs are working as they should. Some nausea, aching and itchiness. But taking antihistamines. Melanomas are in spine so pain expected.""",9.0,12
Prednisone,Eczema,"""I took the standard prednisone treatment  for severe eczema on my hands. I was amazed by how well it worked. The very next day the pain had receded and my hands began healing. I did experience a somewhat elevated heartbeat for the first couple days but it improved as time went on. Excellent product but you can&#039;t stay on it long term.""",9.0,55
Tretinoin,Acne,"""Ive never done a review, so thats saying something here. I&#039;ve only been on Retin-A for about two weeks and I&#039;m already seeing fantastic results. I had mild acne usually one to two cystic like pimples always on my face, and tons of blackheads across my chin and had two giant red splotches of skin near the corners of my mouth for months! Two weeks of 0.1% and they&#039;re already fading! The pimples are already gone too! Only been dealing with some mild peeling, dryness and slight redness of the skin but I know that&#039;s normal. I never thought I&#039;d feel fine going out in public ever again.""",10.0,57
Clonazepam,Panic Disorde,"""I am taking 0.5 mg twice a day and it works. I also take Lexapro 10 mg and Seroquel 25 mg.""",7.0,1
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had the implant for 3 months and I hate it. The first month I bleed for 10 days heavy like a period, and then started the next period 20 days later.  Everytime me and my baby&#039;s father had sex I&#039;d bleed for two to three days and if I got upset I&#039;d bleed. The next month I had a period 15 days apart, and when we had sex or if I got upset the same thing. This month the same. I find myself having to wear a pad or liner most days. The hate it and plan on having it removed asap. My sister who has the it also has the same problem. I feel like I&#039;m bleeding constantly and she has the same complaint, we are both getting it removed.""",4.0,5
Fentanyl,Pain,"""I would not be able to perform the daily routine of tasks that I have before me without the help of actiq during the day.""",10.0,26
Pristiq,Depression,"""Initially this medicine gave me nausea and loss of appetite and sex drive but those symptoms went away. After two weeks I must say that I&#039;m feeling better but I&#039;m still hopeful that after the full 4 weeks I will be doing better. Don&#039;t be scared from bad reviews, you need to try it first to see how your body reacts to it. """,8.0,23
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Did what birth control is suppose to do , caused frequent crying spells around my period time for no reason at all.. The cramps were horrible causing vomiting which never happened.. Overall it does the main job, prevent pregnancy""",7.0,2
Omalizumab,Urticaria,"""Hives out of no where 4 years ago. Severe angioedema as well. 6 antihistamines a day, prescriptions, Tagamet acupuncture etc etc etc....4 years of being covered in hives every single day. Gave up on medicine.... And then decided one more try.  My immunologist said Xolair and I had my first shot exactly a week ago today and haven&#039;t had a hive for two days!   I had just one or two for The first few days after the shot   The shot did make me lethargic for a few days but that has passed""",10.0,5
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""This pill was low cost and extremely helpful for my poor complexion. However, I&#039;ve gained weight, had daily headaches, and I&#039;ve felt extremely dizzy after taking it for 4 months. There were benefits, but they did not outweigh the side effects for me.""",5.0,0
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Not Listed / Othe,"""I was started on OxyContin and Oxycodone for pain about 7 years ago. My addiction started slowly, with the high energy and elation to begin with until I needed more and more to feel the same &#039;high&#039;. After awhile no matter how much I had, I couldn&#039;t feel that &#039;high&#039;. I realized that I needed it to feel a resemblance to normal. My life and my thoughts were consumed with getting more, more and more. I wasn&#039;t being anything but a junkie! I wanted to get my life back so I checked myself into Rehab. They started me on Suboxone and therapy. I have now been clean for almost 5 months and I had only slight side effects. But the miracle it gives the people who take it is so monumental that it seems silly to point out any faults with it. I&#039;m back to myself!""",10.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on week 11 of my pack. Started off fine with no spotting. I have now been spotting with no break for the past 3 weeks. I have to wear a pantyliner everyday. Also the packaging on this brand is horrible!""",1.0,4
Zoloft,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been taking Zoloft for 3 days on a doctors recommendation and don`t notice any of the the benefits yet. I have felt a whole bunch of side effects including nausea, loss of appetite, drowsiness and diarrhea. I&#039;ll be seeing the doctor in two days and from what I understand these side effects should decrease over time. """,3.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Omg horrible I have been getting breakthrough bleeding and here I am today on my second week and I am spotting..... not only that but I can cry on the dime and it is so annoying I called my doctor today and they&#039;re switching me to Ortho Tri-Cyclen""",1.0,2
Phentermine,Obesity,"""Lost 31 lbs in two months with phentermine now im taking a break and am starting HCG will do 20 days and continue with phentermine since the medication looses its effects if taken for toi long.""",10.0,8
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I am been on Belviq for almost a year.  Immediately upon starting the medication I notice a difference. I didn&#039;t have much of an appetite.  I have lost 85 pounds so far.  It&#039;s expensive but my health is priceless so I made other adjustments to be able to afford the medication.  With a reduced diet and exercise everyone should get results.""",10.0,48
Orlistat,Obesity,"""So I started just over a week ago, if you eat something high fat you get major tummy troubles. But if you stick to low fat things it&rsquo;s brilliant. I am on it due to an under active thyroid hindering my weight loss with weight watchers. I have a lot to loose, last week I was 167.6kg 1 weeks later I&rsquo;m 162.5. So in 1 week I&#039;ve lost 5kg! Amazing, I will be sticking with them. They also encourage me to make sensible choices in my diet. The only side effects I&#039;ve had other than the upset tummy&rsquo;s are burping a lot and loss of appetite, both of which I can live with.""",10.0,0
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I was on holiday and prescribed these by the Dr at the walk in centre, after a week, I still have faint burning, still urinating frequently, cold/flu symptoms, headaches ( I rarely suffer with headaches) sharp pains in my stomach, and still feeling sick even after not taking them for 2 days. Back to my own Dr&#039;s tomorrow. This drug is horrid!!!!""",1.0,11
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Insertion was not painful. Hardly felt it but was somewhat sore and bled a little bit for a couple days after. I&#039;ve been on it for 7 months now and I highly recommend. The only issues I personally have are random muscle twitches that last a split second and don&#039;t come often. My 1st period didn&#039;t come until 3 months into the medicine, &amp; was heavy &amp; random. I had migraines before medicine but have them just about every period as my hormones increase. However I take medicine &amp; consume small amounts of caffeine to prevent this. 5 months into the medicine my periods became regular (a set amount of days apart). I would rather deal with those minor issues than be pregnant right now. WORKS FOR ME.""",10.0,1
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""My 6 year old son said he wanted me to quit smoking for his birthday. I started Chantix and was very surprised with the results. I have been smoking for 23 years. My son&#039;s birthday is in two days and I have not smoked in 2 weeks. I don&#039;t even miss them! I am proud to tell my son that I&#039;m a quitter! I feel great! I even lost 5 pounds in a week! Thank you I could never have done it without Chantix! &quot;Happy 7th Birthday my wonderful Son.&quot;""",10.0,43
Zyprexa,Depression,"""This medication has made me unemotional and boring and like many others I&#039;m forever hungry. I have put on an insane amount of weight, admittedly needed, due to suffering anorexia, but when I started on this medication I weighed 37kg and 6 months later nearly doubled to 65 kg. This I feel is an unnatural weight gain in such a short time, and now I don&#039;t go out due to feeling bad about how I look.""",1.0,29
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have had panic attacks and anxiety for many years.  This year, I found out that I had colon cancer, got referred to a surgeon and had surgery within 2 weeks.  I found that the panic attacks and anxiety, sometimes sadness and crying bouts started as I began to recover and process this experience.  My doctor recommended Celexa over Cymbalta because she said that with women in particular, this was better for anxiety as opposed to depression. So far, I&#039;ve found that the drug makes me sleepy and a little muddled in thinking right after I take it.  I did have some nausea, but that went away quickly.  I&#039;m switching to taking it at night since I feel pretty good about 12 hours after taking it.  It does relieve anxiety and am panic attacks.""",9.0,44
Triumeq,HIV Infection,"""Ok I was on Atripla for years it works but with bad nightmares and not feeling rested- switched to Complara loved it- no side effects felt great. Nurse Practitioner said after a couple years it was building toxicity in my kidneys.. Not sure if that was true but we switch to Odefsy - almost immediately started having toxicity side effects.. Nurse blew off my concerns and complaints of pain, headache , dizzy, tired, no concentration etc So I got rid of her and went to a doctor now I&#039;m trying Triumeq.. It&#039;s ok I think I&#039;m adjusting to it, initially it made me tired, I do sleep later now and am a bit slower getting going in the morning which I don&#039;t like.. I do feel a bit hot at night after taking it.. again I think I&#039;m adjusting may take in AM""",7.0,8
Paxil,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on this for a couple months now it has helped but one issue all I do is sleep.""",3.0,13
Detrol,Overactive Bladde,"""I had Detrol and saw its effect in two days..but it gave me such intense headache that I couldn&#039;t tolerate it.""",5.0,32
Nortriptyline,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been on Nortriptyline for about a year. I was having problems falling and staying asleep. After a week or so I realized that it helped with my nerve pain in my back and neck. It was amazing, I was able to wean myself off of prescription Motrin (600-800 Mg) several times a day for 24 years.  I take 30 mg nortriptyline before bed.  For those of you who feel out of it, you must take it with the intent of getting a full nights sleep, 8  hours and more if you&#039;re taking a high dose otherwise you will not feel right.""",10.0,205
Celecoxib,Pain,"""For 6 mths I&#039;ve suffered chronic pain in the morning woken from sleep in pain in my joints. It started in my knees, then elbows &amp; wrists. But 2 mths ago it started in my hips &amp; lower back, &amp; as my sleep was interrupted DAILY, so was my life. As soon I get up the pain would go, but the other day it wouldn&#039;t. So I went to my Dr who gave me Celebrex. I was scared to take it reading bad reviews. So I rang my Dr &amp; he said take it &amp; let me know how you feel tomorrow. I took it last night &amp; can&#039;t believe I waited THIS long to try it. For the 1st time in 6 mths I woke with NO pain &amp; it made me drowsy, which was a bonus. Celebrex WORKED for me so I want to write a POSITIVE review for people out there who are scared off by bad reviews. I&#039;m pain free!""",10.0,98
Spironolactone,Acne,"""It completely cleared my face of stubborn, cystic acne.  However, I gained 40 lbs over two years, had no energy, and could sleep for 13 hours a night.  I still work out regularly and watch what I eat.  It seems the weight gain is happening more to people in their 30s-40s...""",7.0,26
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""So I&#039;ve been taking Taytulla for about 3 months. I started noticing significant changes in my moods. I was overly emotional. Everything made me cry, and I&#039;m not a super emotional person. I pretty much spotted during the entire duration of me taking the pill. Needless to say, I switched birth controls.""",3.0,1
Exforge,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been using this medication for a couple of months and yes it is pretty expensive even with insurance. This medicine controls my blood pressure but I have numbness in both legs and swelling in my legs and hands. And after taking this I have palpitations in my chest but it does regulate my blood pressure. """,7.0,28
Metoprolol,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been using Metoprolol for about 3 years now for high-blood pressure. Started with 50mg and now at 100mg. Before the medicines I used to have a headache from the back of my neck to the back of my head every day. Since taking it, no more headaches. Blood pressure is low too. Can&#039;t seem to lose any weight though. I think I started out at 185 lbs (still overweight), but now I&#039;m at 192 lbs and can&#039;t seem to get below that. Am pretty gassy and have frequent diarrhea.""",7.0,60
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex the day before I started ovulating, and took the morning after pill 7 hours after the sex. An hour after taking the pill I had cramps, bleeding, and felt really tired. The next week I had breast tenderness and sometimes what felt like cramps. My advice is to take it ASAP, to not panic and don&#039;t read plan b horror stories. Go into planned parenthood and talk to someone if you need a peace of mind or you can chat with someone online, I did and it helped me a lot. I got my period two days early and it was slightly heavier than normal. Try to relax and let the pill do what it does, and take it day by day. It&#039;s going to okay, whatever happens it&#039;s going to be okay.""",10.0,14
Mupirocin,Skin and Structure Infection,"""Using this on 5 year old&#039;s impetigo.  She has a nasty lesion on the web on skin between her index and third finger.  Nothing was helping it, but within one application of this stuff I saw a difference.  I&#039;m grateful to whoever discovered this product.""",10.0,46
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""Thanks to benzos I&#039;ve able to function properly even in the most chaotic days. Of course it is not supposed to be used as treatment and I don&#039;t! But there are days when  the ssri&#039;s and the physical exercises aren&#039;t enough to contain my anxiety, then I appeal to Clonazepam.
Thanks to it, I no longer experience huge gaps in my routine due to anxiety attacks associated with agorophobia.
I never really felt any side effects or emotionally sedated (as have happened with other drugs).
Also, since I&#039;ve been going well through conditions once I avoided, my behavoir is changing and I&#039;m needing everytime less help from the medication. The last 30 pills package lasted 8 months""",10.0,34
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I read all of these nightmare reviews and had myself worked into a frenzy by the time I went in for my appointment. Y&#039;all...it is NOT a big deal. I was in and out of the office in less than 10 minutes. There was one slight pinch. My doctor asked me to cough; I was so surprised and distracted by the request that by the time I realized I was in pain, it was over. My cramps afterward were very mild and bleeding has been extremely minimal. I&#039;m very happy and wish I had done this 5 years ago. Certainly would have saved me from a lot of missed pill drama and having to Plan B it.""",10.0,10
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Great for urinary tract infection.""",9.0,56
Imitrex,Cluster Headaches,"""Did not work for chronic cluster headache at all.""",1.0,14
Estrace Vaginal Cream,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""I have tried to use it several times in the last few week. After each application I have Burning. I am going to quit!!""",1.0,2
Pristiq,Depression,"""I have been on Pristiq now for about 15 months. I started on 50mg, which only worked for part of the day, I had to be bumped up to 100mg. I can&#039;t remember any immediate side effects, apart from maybe a little headache and dilated pupils due to a sudden burst of energy. They give you a burst of adrenaline. Now the medication has well and truly settled into my system, my body and mind now rely on it for me to actually function. If I miss a morning pill, by mid afternoon I am grouchy, prone to mood swings, tired and sleepy. If I miss two days, I am severely tired, sad, prone to rage and severe swings of depression. I have severe photosensitivity if I miss a pill. I have tripled the freckles on my body, my eyes cannot deal with bright lights.""",8.0,33
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""My daughter is 6 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 4. I just recently put her on medication due to the fact her grades were slipping and she was in trouble constantly at school. She is on 30mg of Vyvanse. Although she has improved 100% at school she comes down off the medication at about 5pm and is a holy terror. She gets put to bed at 8 and does not fall asleep until some time around midnight. Also she does not eat hardly anything but she has always been that way for the most part.""",4.0,17
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Worked great for a couple of months when I first started. I&#039;ve had ADD my entire life and have never felt clear minded for focus. At first when I started vyvanse I had no side effects, after a couple months of being on it my grades were up in school but I started getting tons of side effects from it. The most notable was the social anxiety from it and having a hard time talking to people. When I first got put on this drug I was able to hold conversations with everyone but then it made me super shy and introverted... So fast forward another 3 years I was still taking this drug and actually addicted to it. Everyday no matter the circumstances I would take anywhere from 30-90mg per day. Stay away from this medication if you are easily addicted""",3.0,15
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I lost 23 lbs in 2 months. It really works guys if you don&#039;t have any thyroid issues. It also gave me energy and made me sleep less, which was a plus because I work a night shift job and have two small children. I also got a little high off of it the first two weeks on was on it. The best high ever. Oh and by the I had the best orgasms ever in my life. """,10.0,63
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Skyla inserted March 15th, which was the 5th day of my period. It was suggested I get it inserted while on my cycle due to the fact that I&#039;ve never had children and during your cycle your cervix is supposed to open up some. Insertion hurt like hell I groaned in pain that was the absolute worst pain I&#039;ve experienced (I&#039;ve had my nipples pierced and a foot tattoo which are pretty painful but the insertion tops that!), I got so hot afterwards and light headed I had to sit there for a minute while the nurse got me water. Haven&#039;t had any side effects besides constant spotting like I haven&#039;t stopped bleeding since the insertion, its March 25th so I&#039;ve had additional bleeding for a week and half going on two weeks. I HOPE IT STOPS SOON!!""",5.0,5
Hydrochlorothiazide,High Blood Pressure,"""This medication causes me to sweat profusely. It was so bad water was dripping off my hair and I was sweating all over my body. The sweating makes me miserable and I believe dehydrated When I tell the dr they just ignore me. It does not cause me to go to the bathroom more often but I&#039;m probably sweating it off  I was taking 25 mg. I also have type 2 diabetes. I saw diabetics shouldn&#039;t take this. I had taken it for years before  I was sweating then too.""",5.0,35
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I use to get YI often but the past 6 months or so, I haven&#039;t had a yeast infection till now. I started getting symptoms 2 days ago. I went to CVS and bought the 1-day Miconazole pill insert on accident. I usually get the gel insert. So I thought, maybe it&#039;ll be less messy. After I inserted it, all was ok until an hour later. My vagina was on FIRE &amp; itching like f*cking crazy! It was mostly at the opening and on the outside. I took a bath to get as much out as it could. I have never been so uncomfortable ever and I have 13 tattoos...So I ran out and bought the walgreens brand 1-day gel miconazole so I wouldn&#039;t throat punch anyone.. It continued to burn like all hell for about 45 minutes. &amp; now I am finally starting to feel relief. Thank god.""",3.0,3
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on Lexapro twice. The 1st time started in the fall 2008. For some reason at the age of 42, I began having dizziness, anxiety, and panic attacks. I was diagnosed with GAD and prescribed 1 mg Ativan for use as needed in the short term and 10mg Lexapro for the long term. Within 3 weeks I increased to 20 mg Lexapro. Within another 3 weeks, my anxiety had all but vanished and I quit Ativan. My racing thoughts and worries subsided. I was able to sleep better at night and concentrate better at work. No weight gain either but I exercise regularly. I stayed on Lexapro for 1 yr. No problems getting off on a tapered schedule over 3 months. In spring 2011, anxiety returned due to marriage issues. Back on 10 mg Lexapro with same great results.""",9.0,35
Buprenorphine,Opiate Dependence,"""In a hole, have nothing or no one, that was me. On a plan with this and changing my life, if you want to change you can. This can help, you have to find it in yourself first though, great tool.""",10.0,12
Nalbuphine,Pain,"""I have been using nalbuphine for a year and a half now. I use it for migraines. I have a headache everyday and I take anywhere from 1 to 3 shots a day. This is the only thing that helps. My doctor tried me on everything. I have a problem with my pharmacy. When I go to get my medicine they treat me like I&#039;m an addict and are very rude to me. It really bothers me. I am an E.M.T. and have been for 13 years now. I recently lost my job due to being on nalbuphine. We had a new woman hired in the office and she didn&#039;t like the idea of me taking shots so they let me go. My medicines never got in the way of my job. I am a good E.M.T. I have been given several awards for doing a great job.""",9.0,20
Imitrex,Migraine,"""Imitrex did not work for me. I have not reached the vomiting stage of a migraine in years thanks to other medications. Imitrex did nothing to stop the progression of my migraine. I had to leave work in the middle of the afternoon, feeling as if I would vomit at my desk, in the hallway, in the elevator, walking to the parking garage, the entire way. Aleve works better than this stuff, and Aleve only keeps nausea at bay, but does not cure migraines for me.""",1.0,23
Flexeril,Muscle Spasm,"""I was prescribed this drug for help with muscle spasms resulting from a problem in my neck. The associated pain was extreme and occasionally paralyzing. Combined with naproxen it was effective at reducing the pain and allowing me to sleep. In 6 months I have used precisely twelve 10mg doses out of a prescription of 30. Two initially to help control the spasms with occasional maintenance doses when I felt that a problem was imminent. I will not take this during the day because it promotes sleep and would affect my ability to drive. The only other side effect is a loose stool the following day, but it is mild.""",8.0,33
Hydroxychloroquine,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""I was diagnosed with Lupus, along with rheumatoid arthritis. I started taking this medication about 4 weeks ago and over time it has minimized the inflammation I was experiencing, along with the chronic pain in my hips and knees. I never thought I could say that I am about 80% out of pain which is a miracle! For me, taking it with food is a must. Have a little stomach cramping but I CAN tolerate that. So far, so good.""",10.0,42
Medroxyprogesterone,Amenorrhea,"""I have always had amenorrhea (irregular periods) my whole life. Recently at 21, I discovered that I have PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome) by testing that was done. I am starting to take Metformin to help it. I have to have Provera prescribed every 3 months, for prevention of endometrial cancer. I have depression and PMDD, which is a severe form of PMS, so the only downside is that it makes me extremely depressed for when I do have my period. But it always makes me have my period by the third, fourth, or recently fifth day. It does what it is supposed to do though, and that is good.""",9.0,18
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""Lamictal is a great drug for me, except for the side effects. I now have had to be put on sleep medicines or I stay awake all night. I have also lost quite a lot of hair over the years of taking it. At one point (400mg) per day. Now at 200mg a day, it has not been as bad, but still significant. My memory has gotten almost to the point of giving up the medicine because it&#039;s so bad. I also have trouble thinking of words that I want to say and have never had that problem until taking Lamictal.  It does have less or (better) side effects than some of the others, or I would have tried something else by now.""",8.0,75
Abilify,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Abilify keeps me very well, and has improved my life, after spending 13 years sedated, this was a relief! Only side effect I get; bladder weakness.""",9.0,20
Septra DS,Prostatitis,"""I&#039;ve been having some discomfort that my doctor felt could be prostatitis. So, until I could get in for a CT Scan and also see a urologist, he put me on Septra DS.  Everything was going fine until day 6.  I was on my 23 anniversary weekend and I got up that morning to take a nice hot bath in the hot tub in our room. When I got out of the hot tub and started to dry off I noticed hives on my inner thighs.  Looking in the mirror, I noticed that I was also covered in hives from my armpit to my waist on both sides.  The culprit?  Septra DS.  Within the next few hours I was covered on my back, stomach, legs, arms, and a few on my lips. Allergic reaction.""",1.0,8
Risperdal,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Caused a lot of weight gain.""",6.0,16
Chateal,Birth Control,"""I took Chateal the first time yesterday at 8pm and at 3 am I suddenly woke up, because I needed to throw up. This went on for the whole night.""",1.0,0
Opana ER,Pain,"""neuropathy""",8.0,7
Tri-Lo-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""WORST BIRTH CONTROL EVER! i had been on ortho tri cyclen lo for over a year or 2 and my insurance had just chose the tri lo sprintec for the generic brand. the pharmacist told me it was the EXACT SAME THING. no it wasnt. i felt fine my first pack and the right into my second pack i started to get anxiety attacks out of nowhere. i would just be sitting on my couch and my heart would start racing and it felt like i couldnt breath. i was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis 3 years ago and it completely made that flare up. on top of all that i was upset all of the time for no reason. i would not recommend this birth control to anyone.""",1.0,7
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Mirena has been the best decision I have ever made. I was trying different birth control methods, depo 2 years, switched to pills realized I had a forgetful problem and a sensitivity to estrogen therefore I was led to long haul contraceptive. I had done progesterone only BC to stay child free in my young college life. So mirena seemed  good option. I got it inserted at 18 I&#039;m now 21 and I&#039;m still in absolute love with it, it&#039;s me myself and my Mirena. Insertion was so painful not gonna lie. My periods are very light just like tiny amounts that only show up on toilet paper. Sorry but best way to describe it. I experience PMS symptoms for like a week or 2 leading up to these like fake no uterine lining periods. So yes that&#039;s what to expect. Definitely go for it.""",10.0,2
Contrave,Obesity,"""I started contrave on Dec1st at 213 lbs. It is now March 22nd and I have lost a total of 38 pounds! I can&#039;t say enough about this medicine. I did have some side effects at first. Dry mouth, anxiety, slight headache but nothing to keep me from taking it. Actually the first 2 weeks i felt amazing! I will continue to take contrave and hope to reach my goal of another 30 pounds. Also I have noticed that I can&#039;t take any other meds while on this medicine, not even Tylenol, makes me sick. But other then that i love it.""",10.0,25
Angeliq,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I am 53 years old and have all the menopausal symptoms.  My life was a living hell.  I went to my MD and she recommended Angeliq for a period of 6 months.  I believe it took about 3 weeks to really work into my system and has been doing wonders from severe hot flashes to almost none.  I sleep pretty comfortably now.  The only discomfort I had was breasts that weight a ton for a while but I am OK now. I believe I will use it for another six months and then consult my MD again. It is really a great drug.""",10.0,13
Fluticasone / salmeterol,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I have been using Advair for about 4 or 5 months. It has made a big difference in my life. I am not wheezing anymore or tight chested. My voice gets hoarse sometimes, not as bad as when I was on other medications.""",10.0,9
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""UPDATE! I wanted to share my experience once again. I posted on here a little while ago about how I couldn&#039;t sleep on Zoloft, only 3 hours then I would wake up every 30-45 min. So I took a brief drug holiday for 2 days and started back on it to give it another try. I literally took 6.25mg and the first few nights were fine, but then after about 4 days I started waking up super early in the morning and I could not fall back asleep. It wasn&#039;t the worst possible case scenario, but I still felt like I wasn&#039;t sleeping enough and I was still tired through out the day. So waking up early again this morning I have decided that I am done with antidepressants. I have tried 3 now, and none of them have worked.""",2.0,9
Talwin Nx,Pain,"""Stronger pain med, is schedule 3 drug, so its not as hard to get a prescription for. I take it for severe back arthritus pain, and it works wonders. Not as hard on the liver as drugs containing tylenol. Stay away from tylenol if you have liver disease.""",7.0,49
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I used to be on Tri-sprintec, my doctor recently switched me to to Tri-nessa and instantly I was in love with it. I didn&#039;t have my period at all, minor cramps and my acne is disappearing so quickly. I haven&#039;t had any mood swings either. Thank you.""",10.0,1
Naltrexone,Opiate Dependence,"""Vicitrol saved my life. After going to rehab a few times, I was exposed to the option of getting the monthly vivitrol muscular injection. The first month I was on it I tried to use opiates just to test it and see if it worked and I felt nothing. After that experience I knew that this would be more helpful than any other method. I continued getting the shot until I found out I was pregnant. With over three years clean I can say with confidence that this shot is worth it if you are serious about changing your life. I am grateful every day for the second chance it help give me.""",10.0,43
Valium,Anxiety,"""Been taking diazepam for a while now, its been helping my everyday life. Since Valium, I&#039;ve been more upbeat with reality. Only side effect I have is drowsiness. """,10.0,143
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been using Sprintec for over a year now and I honestly don&#039;t have too many complaints. For the first month my breast was tender but it went away. My period comes exactly the same time and day of the month. I don&#039;t usually miss a pill but the few times I did I ended up getting pretty sick at night for around 6 hours, I would throw up and have stomach pains; obviously this could have been avoided. My sex drive has not decreased, if anything it increased. I didn&#039;t have any skin break out issues that I know were caused by Sprintec, my face is usually clear with the seldom pimple or two. It&#039;s seems to be pretty effective in preventing pregnancy. I didn&#039;t experience any unusual mood swings or weight gain. Overall I would recommend it.""",10.0,11
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was on Yaz for years and absolutely adored it, but had to switch to the mini-pill when I found out estrogen pills could cause major medical issues with my tunnel-vision migraines. I have grown to truly enjoy this pill as well. I stopped getting my period after two months on the pill, and if it does show up, it usually only lasts a few days. I am naturally petite, but I didn&#039;t notice any weight gain that seemed usual. I do have to warn that the first month was very frustrating for me, seeing as I bled for three weeks, but this is also true for many other birth control pills!""",9.0,25
Elmiron,Interstitial Cystitis,"""I couldn&#039;t tolerate the tremendous amount of hair loss on Elmiron, so now I take Vitanica Bladder Ease and Marshmallow Root for IC.  I prefer Cysto-Protek, but it&#039;s too expensive.""",3.0,29
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I have been taking Cymbalta for almost 2 years and I have never felt better. I don&#039;t remember having any side effects, what I did notice was that I wasn&#039;t crying anymore or screaming at my children for no reason. I am very impressed with this medication.""",10.0,30
Levora,Birth Control,"""I have been on it for about 2 months now. I have had no side effects at all, not even spotting. I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s affecting my acne. I&#039;m actually very happy with the pill in most ways except one. IT MAKES ME CRAVE FOOD! That is a BIG NO NO for me! I&#039;m on a strict workout/dieting plan. Trying to shave off those love handles before I hit the beaches. But how can it work if I&#039;m always eating! But other than that I&#039;m happy with it. Apparently it affects your sex drive.. but I&#039;ve had no such problems. Sex is as regular and enjoyable for me as always. I&#039;ve had no dryness or anything like that. So overall I say it&#039;s great for me minus the food issue. """,8.0,7
Lamotrigine,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""After 7 Years of trying to get my heavy bipolarity under control with 20 different combinations of pills, I am stable now since January 2012. 300mg of Lamotrigine to keep me going during the day and 750mg of seroquel before bedtime to make me sleep. No side effects whatsoever no problems when I forget to take one of the 100mg doses of lamotrigine during the day, except a little fatigue. When I forget my 750mg of seroquel before bedtime, I don&#039;t fall asleep, so I get up to take them. When I forget them entirely I have a cold turkey all of the next day. Shivers, diarhhea, fatigue etc.

Hope  that I&#039;ll be stable for the rest of my days :-) 

Michel 61 years and still going strong, thanks to this wonderful medicine.""",10.0,12
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking adipex 6/30 and it&#039;s now 7/4. My weight has not changed. I&#039;m having side effects like chest pain,  shortness of breath, extreme fatigue -no energy at all. I still pushed myself to workout and eat right. My weight at weight loss clinic was 228 but when I got on scale at public it said 232.  Because of pills serious side effects I have to stop taking pills. Best of luck to you all.""",2.0,27
Coreg,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Works good except several periods per month of 2 to 3 days when palpitations are much worse.""",6.0,35
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have tried several different medications over the past years. Some work at first, but later stop. Some have horrible side effects or just are not effective. I have found that requip extended release works nearly all the time for me. I have to set a reminder on my phone and take it (2mg) at 4:15pm. Regular (not ext release) requip made me nauseous.""",8.0,23
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""After trying 4 different birth controls, I was ready to give up when my doctor recommended this.  I do not get migraines.  I did gain 5 lbs and it does make me very bloated. The cramps were very painful but anything over those massive migraines I used to get with the previous pills.""",10.0,8
Fentanyl,Chronic Pain,"""I find it helpful for the 48 hrs. I think maybe I need a higher dose or my body temp runs too high and I just need to change it every two days. This medication though like I have seen some say has helped so much and once we get the dose right I think will really make a difference in my life. I have not slept in over ten years like I have since starting the patch due to pain. No insurance, I just turned 27. I pretty much just dealt with it all up until almost 2 yrs ago now. Anyways I would recommend it for continued around the clock relief. It takes some time to figure it out for you but it&#039;s worth it if it works for you. Blessing to all. Hope everyone can find the help and relief you deserve.""",9.0,37
Cymbalta,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on Cymbalta 30mg for the last 5 days. I noticed a lot of side effects good and bad. The bad ones include insomnia, dizziness, nausea, and dry mouth. The two good side effect was less urgency to urinate and fewer hunger pangs. I used to run to the bathroom every hour and almost constantly eat. My mood is improving and I seem to be coming out of my shell. In a few more days my dose will double and I am sure this medication will work. I feel as if I am on the right path to becoming who I used to be years ago.""",8.0,23
Colesevelam,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been taking Welchol for a month. Out of the 3 years I have been testing my blood sugar, my fasting blood sugar has been the highest in the morning  (I follow a strict low carb diet). I have normal numbers during the day, but when I wake up, it is anywhere from 10-30 points higher. Eating different bedtime snacks, eliminating bedtime snacks, changing Metformin time; nothing made any difference.  Since Welchol, my fasting my is almost always the same as when I go to bed. The only negative side effect is heartburn if not taken with food. I prefer it before bed to lower my fasting, but I might have to change it to dinner time. Hopefully it will still help my morning fasting blood sugar. 
It&#039;s too soon to recheck my cholesterol.""",8.0,0
Methylphenidate,ADHD,"""My experience with Concerta has been amazing. I am 12 and this has helped me deal with bullying, anger issues, and lack of focus. I have learned that just because you are ADHD does not mean you can&#039;t have a normal life. I recommend this to anybody who is ashamed by their weight, has trouble focusing, and has anxiety issues but make sure to eat regularly because Concerta makes it so you don&#039;t know if you are hungry or not.""",10.0,74
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on depo provera since October I had to switch to this as I was getting migraines from the pill I was on, I&#039;ve just gotten my 3rd injection 2 days ago. It&#039;s the best choice I ever made!! I know a lot of people get bad side effects but I got none, I got no bleeding and my periods have stopped completely which is a bonus as I used get extremely bad cramps. I have had an increased sex drive which is a good benefit and if anything my boobs have gotten a small bit bigger and I&#039;ve maintained my weight! I was put on this merely for contraception as I&#039;m 18 with a boyfriend but I couldn&#039;t recommend this more, I read reviews before I got it and was terrified but it&#039;s worth a shot if you&#039;re unsure!""",10.0,21
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""I have used Klonopin over the years for anxiety and I&#039;ve been looking in the internet saying it&#039;s so hard to get off of I&#039;ve never had a problem I used to take 3 milligrams a day on and off for years and then when I quit I just quit I&#039;ve never had a problem I don&#039;t understand where the problem lies with this drug because I&#039;ve never had a problem coming off has anybody else had problems""",10.0,85
Tropicamide,Pupillary Dilation,"""side effects blurry vision disorientation, confusion, itchy eyes""",2.0,0
Quetiapine,Schizophrenia,"""When I was 14 I was put on 450mg/day before bed time and within 6 months I gained 25-30 pounds. It worked super well to get rid of my hallucinations (including the tactile ones) but it made me extremely zombie-like. My grades slipped at school, and I slept as soon as I got home till the next morning. The first day I slept 22 hours. This medicine made me so hungry all the time and no matter how much I ate I was never full.""",7.0,10
Norco,Pain,"""Stage IV arthritis in the left knee, and spinal stenosis. It allows me to ignore the pain and keep working. Of course I treat the knee and back gently. I worry though about the acetaminophen. It never helped by itself, it does not seem to do anything in conjunction with the hydrocodone, and it may be damaging my liver or other organs. For this reason I cannot give the drug a &quot;9&quot; or &quot;10&quot;.  There is apparently no hydrocodone available without an additive.""",8.0,19
Edex,Erectile Dysfunction,"""At my urologists suggestion I used Edex today. 10 mg dose and injected the entire tube. I had a solid erection in about 5 minutes and it lasted for 3 hours. It went up much faster than it went down. So, it worked. Unfortunately it became quite painful, so much so that intercourse would not have been pleasureable. Doseage can vary from 1-40 mg so I will try again with a 2 or 3 mg dose. 
I had my prostate removed 2 years ago and haven&#039;t had a woody until today. I&#039;m wondering if the pain is from the stretching of the tissues.  Some indication online that there is less pain with increased use. Viagra and Cialis did not work and I had crazy muscle pain with the later. So this is my likely last option.""",8.0,15
Zithromax,Bronchitis,"""I have asthma and recently came
down with bronchitis yesterday and ended up at urgent care. I had noticed it a few days ago when my chest was tight and my inhaler wasn&rsquo;t helping, and this morning after I woke up feeling terrible with a wet cough and lower back pain from the cough. I went to urgent care and they prescribed me a z pack which I am currently on.  The second day of taking it I had a 101.4 fever, and it has been reduced by taking ibuprofen as well. I am coughing up lots of phlegm which is helping me breathe better, and I&rsquo;m coughing less. Overall, so far doing good. I  will update if anything comes back""",8.0,0
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""My advice to anyone who plans on getting this would be just go for it. Don&#039;t waste your time reading other people&#039;s story because it&#039;s not your own. Everyone have different experiences. One thing for sure is if I went on here before I got my implant I probably wouldn&#039;t have gotten it. I&#039;m glad with my decision of getting the implant. I haven&#039;t gained weight from this birth control. However, some side affects I&#039;ve gone through we&#039;re mood swings and irregular menstrual cycle. The downfall about this implant is that I have my period more often than I did when I wasn&#039;t on birth control. I don&#039;t regret at all about getting birth control because it effective, no kids!""",10.0,5
Trolamine salicylate,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Bought the latest aspercreme w/lidocaine &amp; it did not do anything
more to relieve knee pain that the aspercreme without lidocaine.

The Australian Cream works better than any thing I have bought
The salonpas patches are pretty good too.

I would have called, but there is no phone number to call about the product which I found frustrating.

Can you suggest a way to contact the company?""",1.0,6
Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate,Headache,"""As of this review (Spring 2017) only one company makes it (Macoven Pharma.) It is the best migraine treatment for me whatever variation of name it is dispensed as: &quot;Midrin&quot; &quot;Commonly known as Midrin&quot; &quot;Epidrin&quot; &quot;isometheptene-dichloralphenazone-acetaminophen&quot; &quot;Isometh/Dich/Apap 65-100-325.&quot;  At onset of migraine I take 2 capsules Midrin and 20-30 minutes later the migraine just starts to disappear. Make me sleepy - that&#039;s the only downside and one I can manage. Usually first dose is enough, occasionally I take one more Midrin capsule an hour later. I went through years trying out various Rx&#039;s, shots, treatments with my doctor, but once we tried Midrin I got my life back. Difficult to find pharmacy to supply, but worth it!""",10.0,12
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I&#039;m currently taking this medication to treat a bv infection. I&#039;m starting day five out of seven and am experiencing intense side effects as listed by most of the women here. Weird painful headaches, nausea, diarrhea, sharp stomach pains... After reading  the precautions, I question how safe it really is. Apparently it&#039;s been known to cause cancer in mice and rats. I want to stick it out to the end but am miserable so will call my Dr in morning to ask.""",4.0,0
Cymbalta,Osteoarthritis,"""I was prescribed Cymbalta for anxiety but I have noticed that my osteoarthritis is so much better. I can get out of bed in the morning without hobbling around trying to get my joints working.I can also get up from my chair at work without pain.I am amazed at how much better I feel. Oh &amp; it takes care of my anxiety as well.""",10.0,81
Claravis,Acne,"""I have mild stubborn case of acne, after trying many medications, I finally tried Clavaris, my acne immediately cleared up. It is the 11th day and my skin is flawless, the dry skin is pretty bad. I HIGHLY recommend plain petroleum jelly. You can get a big bin of it in a drugstore, as long as you apply it all over your face at night, when you wake up your skin will be very smooth and not dry. I recommend this medication to anyone who is looking to heal acne for good.""",10.0,13
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I first started Depo-Provera due to irregular and heavy menstruation. The first month was the worst, with several side effects that did go away after the second shot. I had severe breast tenderness, with some lymph node swelling, mood swings, and constant spotting for the first month. After the inital shot, I never had a period again, barely any spotting, and felt well. I did go off the shot for a while and now I am on it again. I am having no side effects except for the initial moodiness and decrease interest in sex. But I would still recommend this product for someone! No periods - Sign me up.""",8.0,18
Hysingla ER,Pain,"""Biggest waste of money. Don&#039;t believe all the lies put out by drug co. Very unpredictable in its delivery. Pain comes in spurts for me so something that won&#039;t do me any good for 5 hours is practically worthless to me. If I have to suffer that long for relief then I might as well not taken anything. I understand that&#039;s it&#039;s not designed for breakthrough pain but still need more predictability in a pills delivery to judge how to take it. I have very bad stomach issues as well.""",3.0,35
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Overactive Bladde,"""I just had another round of Botox injections three days ago. While I did get a uti from the procedure and it was a bit difficult to void the first two days I am 100% now. I even went to work the following day. I also had this procedure in March of 2015. That one didn&#039;t go so well in the beginning but I think it was because I was in a INTERSTITAL CYSTITIS flare. If you have it I feel your pain. After my flare calmed down I noticed the Botox actually worked really well. This time I made sure I was not in a flare before Botox and all is good. This is a last line of treatment for me and at just 31yrs old I&#039;m so glad I have found it. It is not a lifelong fix it will most likely require treatment every three months to a year everyone is different""",9.0,49
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I just started taking 5 mg Brintellix yesterday.  Because of the fear of nausea I decided to take it before bedtime along with my Ativan to make sure I sleep good and not wake up if there is any nausea. I ate some bread with it too. I woke up this morning feeling fine. No nausea! I had some
Weird dreams though! Will update!""",8.0,42
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""My psych prescribed Latuda because my SSRI wasn&#039;t working all that well. The Latuda helped me level out, calm down, and finally feel somewhat &quot;normal&quot; after a long time.

Serious side effect for me, though:  Dry eyes.  I am somewhat prone to dry eye syndrome anyway, but it was under control.  When I started on the Latuda, it really, really flared up.  The dry eyes caused me so much anxiety and discomfort that we decided that I would stop the Latuda to see if that would help my eyes.  The dry eye syndrome has all but gone away again. Sigh....  

Latuda is not, of course, primarily an anti-depressant, so my psych, eye doctor, and I decided we would try something else for the depression, because there are more options than for dry eye.""",6.0,1
Gabapentin,Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome,"""I have had RSD for 10 years and during my second year I used Neurontin and it took care of 95% of my pain for about 10 months and then one day it just quit working for me. Most other RSD patients that I talk to have the same result as I did. Every now and then I will hear that it works for someone that has been taking it for several years.""",5.0,15
Naltrexone,Alcohol Dependence,"""After battling the bottle for 30 years I am so Grateful that I found this. I tried everything from AA to SMART Recovery and to be honest while each program has it&#039;s good points they did not take away that urge to drink. This did. Instantly. Vivitrol has really been a blessing because it not only blocks the urge to use but it goes the extra step of blocking the high if you do drink  I was just a Garden variety alcoholic. I drank around the clock. I would even drink in the shower. The funny thing is I never bought into the disease model even while I was sober for years at a stretch. I would eventually pick up a drink because the urge, that voice, the Beast was always there. Not anymore! Vivitrol stopped the brain imbalance that MADE me drink.""",10.0,154
Fluvoxamine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""Absolutely amazing! I was in a terrible spot with my harm OCD..... And then this miracle of a drug came along! It&#039;s almost like its a physical volume knob that turns your thoughts down... To the point where they are still there, but so quiet they&#039;re insignificant. ONLY reason I gave it a 9/10 is because it took a while to work.... But that&#039;s different for everyone. If you&#039;re reading this and are wondering if it&#039;s going to even work... I have been on it for a solid 8 weeks, and I&#039;m JUST now starting to feel the effects. I literally have trouble falling asleep now, only because I&#039;m excited about tomorrow! :)""",9.0,83
Liletta,Birth Control,"""Absolutely horrible. My hair is falling out, bloated all of the time, I had to start a pill to stop the constant bleeding, SHORT temper,major depression, I have little control over my emotions now, cramping, acne, Ive been losing bits of bloody skin, weight gain and my anxiety has gotten 10x worse. Id never recommend this to anyone. I almost cried when the nurse told me that she couldn&#039;t get me in until next week. I don&#039;t know if I can handle this any longer and I&#039;ve only had it in for two months.""",1.0,6
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""In 2007, I had bariatric surgery and had the lap band installed. It was very successful. I lost about 100 pounds kept it off over more than 5 years but because my surgeon no longer practiced lap band surgery I had to find a new surgeon to adjust my band so I gained some weight. I did finally find a practicing doctor in my town to take me in but later developed a dilated esophagus which would only allow slight adjustments and began to slowly gain more weight. I had become dependent on the restriction of the band. My doctor suggested Qsymia. At first I was resistant. I didn&#039;t want to start taking more medication because unless I could take it permanently I knew it would not work permanently. He stated that this is long term. I have lost nearly 40 lbs.""",10.0,59
Morphine,Pain,"""Kadian is what my docyor prescribed for advanced spinal stenosis. Been on it for 1 month now ,seems to do the trick for me.""",9.0,34
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""This is a quick and effective laxative to relieve constipation however alternatives should be considered first. Magnesium syrup is always a good try, senna, speak to your pharmacist about the best things to take they are always helpful. I only take 1 tablet and it takes effect within a few hours, server cramping, nausea, sweating, diarrhoea,have felt like I may pass out, but these effects only last about an hour for myself. Therefore I think this should be kept for a last result!""",10.0,18
Psyllium,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I used to suffer from frequent, repeated flareups of diarrhea and constipation. It was extremely painful when the liquid stool tried to push past the hardened stool. I finally saw a doctor and explained my problem. She said I had symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. She recommended Metamucil and I started treatment the next day.

I experienced considerable relief after a week of drinking the powder mixture. I take Metamucil each and every day now and have experienced far less flareups than I did in the past. I no longer have to stay home so much or know exactly where each bathroom is when I go out. This fiber supplement has greatly improved my quality of life. I&#039;m so grateful.""",10.0,39
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""All it did was make me feel like a zombie. I personally don&#039;t recommend this drug, as it only makes you get nauseous and very tired, and causes insomnia.""",2.0,3
Humira,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I&#039;m 47 years old and I was recently diagnosed with RA. I was very reluctant about taking this medicine after reading all the possible side effects. But I have to say that this medication change my life. The day after the first shot I felt a little worse. But after that I be feeling great no pain no side effects.  I guess everybody is different. Good luck.""",10.0,23
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had my implant for two years just had it removed couldn&#039;t take it anymore. It made me feel awful I constantly was buying tampons, liners, and pads all I done was bleed. I felt bloated all the time, and stayed tired all I wanted to do is sleep also was not sexually active at all, also horrible back pain and gained almost 40 pounds. But since I had it removed within a week and a half lost 8 pounds and feel way better not tired at all and sexually active again I wouldn&#039;t recommend this for anyone....""",10.0,8
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""Try it.  If you get depressed, sad, etc, then stop taking it.  It is so worth it.  Life is so much more free and easy.  I am now pregnant (quit before we started trying) and can&#039;t imagine now having to quit without Chantix.  It&#039;s the crutch you need and it gets easier with each day and week that passes.""",10.0,5
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Bad experience with this product I couldn&#039;t take the itchiness any more and my appointment was the next day so I bought to hoping it would help...nope! I got worst. Now my labia and vulva is swollen it hurts when I pee, it&#039;s hard to sit and move around I&#039;m just waiting for it to get better  now and hopefully it&#039;ll go away.""",1.0,7
Diphenhydramine,Allergic Reactions,"""I have had allergy all my life, pretty severe and I live in allergy heaven in TX. I have tried Everything and for me, benedryl is still the best.
I work and it does not effect me, I often take it several times a day.""",10.0,2
Zoloft,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""i am a Desert Storm veteran and for years i have suffered at the hands of depacote, lithium and wellbutrin (one after the other) and i just felt more and more miserable and doomed. then my doctor prescribed zoloft 2 years ago and it literally saved my life. now i am able to function normally and am really enjoying my life for the first time in 2 decades. it is my life saver and has changed my life forever. before zoloft i felt so depressed and hopeless. thank you, you have given me my joy in life back!""",10.0,94
Nortrel 7 / 7 / 7,Birth Control,"""I have been taking this birth control since my senior year in high school, I am now in my senior year of college. Since I been on this medicine people around says I have gotten mean, I sleep a lot, I have headaches, but that is mostly it. It works! I haven&#039;t been pregnant and I&#039;m continuing to use it until I get married.""",9.0,0
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""Says take one 4mg but this doesn&#039;t help me working Pain free. Is 8  mg too much for one dose ? 55 years old""",5.0,2
Venlafaxine,Hot Flashes,"""I went through a full hysterectomy and ovariectomy in my early 40&#039;s due to positive BRCA 2 breast cancer and double mastectomy at 30 years.  After the hysterectomy/ovariectomy the hot flashes and night sweats hit me like a mack truck. I was exhausted and gained a quick 40 lbs.  Surgically induced menopause makes these symptoms unbearable. My doctor recommended an anti-depressant (effexor) but I was totally against it as I did not want stigma of depression on my medical records. I eventually gave in and OMG what a relief it was almost instantly.  I have unfortunately had my prescription run out on 2 occasions and the hot flash symptoms are back w/in 2 days along with jitters and a bit of anxiety among other issues! This stuff is a life saver""",9.0,42
Fexofenadine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Allegra does not help my hay fever . I still have a running nose, itchy throat, and itchy eyes.""",1.0,29
Valacyclovir,Cold Sores,"""I have been getting cold sores since I was a little girl the doctor always told me that it was virus in my system that I had to deal with it but last month I got valacyclovir and it is the best thing I have ever used. The cold sore is gone in two days. I have cold sores for about 30 years and I am glad that whoever come up with this medicine THANK YOU SO EVERY MUCH.""",10.0,15
Adderall,ADHD,"""This pill definitely keeps me focused.""",10.0,62
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""The pharmacy said my old bc was no longer covered and gave me this saying the ingredients were the same when I asked. Obviously there&#039;s varying degrees. I bled for over two weeks the last week I questioned whether I had ruptured cyst, miscarriage.. The cramps were soo horrendous I threw up. HORRIBLE!!!!""",2.0,8
Dicyclomine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Been on meds 48 hours and still have pain.  It controls spasms a little but my heartburn is out of control. Librax took care of all my symptoms but doc switched me to benzyl BC librax is addictive.  I can&#039;t believe I&#039;m back to severe pain.  What meds works like librax?  Exhausted from severe pain.""",3.0,12
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""I have been on Lunesta for approximately 10 years. Lunesta has it&#039;s ups and downs, but my doctor suggested trying something that was not a hypnotic. So, I stopped Lunesta for one month and went on 15, and then 20 mg of Belsomra. As best I can describe it, the Beslomra was interesting. Interesting, in that when I could fall asleep, it did feel much more natural. I would also wake up in the morning feeling tired and just wanting to lay in bed and relax. That is not a bad thing. However, it simply would not put me to sleep on most nights. Moreover, the tiredness feeling I experienced tended to linger all day. It was not a drugged feeling, but just a tiredness I could not shake.  So, I went back to Lunesta.  Not perfect, but does it&#039;s job well!""",4.0,58
Ventolin HFA,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Best working inhaler I have found.""",7.0,17
Viibryd,Depression,"""I did fine on this drug until I started the 40mg.  It actually took me awhile to figure out that it was the Vybrid because I had been doing fine on the 10,20, and 30 mg doses.  After starting the 40 mg, I began having horrible dreams where I could not remember a lot of the detail but I knew they were bad because I would wake up terrified and it would sometimes take me a few days to be my normal self again.   It was recognizable by my family too.  I would also have hallucinations right after I went to bed and I was unable to make them stop.  I would also think I was screaming in bed when I wasn&#039;t.  I am currently being weaned off of it.  It was a very scary drug for me.""",1.0,33
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for two weeks now, and I have had so many side effects. Sore breast, stomach cramps, bloating, and very bad acne. I would compare them to pregnancy symptoms. Really hate feeling like I&#039;m pregnant, and it really helped seeing that other girls have had the same experience with this.""",3.0,3
Diclofenac,Pain,"""This medicine was a joke it did nothing for my bulging back disc pain""",1.0,2
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""This medication does not work for my anxiety on it&#039;s own. My Doctor had me on Klonopin along with Buspar and I was doing great. Well since the government added their new laws he took the Klonopin away from me so my anxiety is back full force and he won&#039;t give me anything else to treat my anxiety. I think that is wrong.""",1.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Ovarian Cysts,"""About half way through pack 3 and no real complaints.  The first month on Sprintec was a living hell; UTI, mood swings, no appetite, nausea, headaches etc. Started pack 2 and have been fine ever since. My sex drive is a little hit or miss anymore but my SO doesn&#039;t really mind.""",9.0,5
Zetia,High Cholesterol,"""If you are starting to belch while on this medicine stop taking it, because it is starting to cause stomach inflammation which is gastritis. This medicine caused muscle atrophy, dry eye, runny nose, anxiety, foot and calf cramping, sweating, sinus and stomach inflammation. I have been dealing with the gastritis never had any stomach issues in my life until zetia. I believe the drug companies are not telling people about all the side effects because they know not everyone gets every side effect but believe me this a dangerous medicine I have went from 150lbs with a lot of muscle went to the gym lifted and ran 3 to 4 miles a week. Now about 118lbs and still suffering 8 almost 9 months later.""",1.0,31
Olmesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been on Benicar HCT for 2 years after being diagnosed with high blood pressure at 23. Side effects were dizziness, constant sleepiness, and weird heart beats, but it works amazingly. After dropping some weight I have just been dropped down just to regular Benicar and have no complaints. Awesome stuff. Now if they could only make it taste better.""",9.0,35
Letrozole,Breast Cance,"""I&#039;m not sure how to rate this drug. If it keeps cancer away, it might get a 10. Almost 4 years later, it appears to have done so. However, the jury is still out. I am literally counting the days until I can get off this drug. The joint pain has become almost unbearable and completely affects any quality of life. I find I don&#039;t want to do much of anything because of the pain, yet know I have to or be almost bedridden. It has become progressively worse in the last year. So I push myself daily and have tried almost everything to help the pain, but nothing really works. I am grateful to be cancer free, and really feel conflicted even complaining about it. But most days are just very hard. I am 63, yet feel like a 90 year old.""",5.0,75
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Horrible for me, I used to use pills so I decided I will try this method it works about no getting pregnant ,I had only a year and its the worst experience, I haven&#039;t had a period for a year I&#039;m starting to have problems with my gall bladder, breast pain everyday no sex drive at all and let&#039;s not talk about the weight gain almost 20 pounds in one year I will get it out by the end of this year cause I can&#039;t take it any more I won&#039;t recommend this !""",1.0,6
Lotrel,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been on lotrel for three years. I never had knee problems but never connected the medicine with the symptoms until I started searching for side effects, by others. I spoke with my doctor and he has recommended lisiniopril/hydrochlorothiazide. See if problem with knees will improve. Because knee pain is terrible!""",3.0,38
Citalopram,Panic Disorde,"""I&#039;ve only been taking this tablet for one week so far. Sadly for me my problems of panic and anxiety have became so much worse. Causing me to now have to take a beta blocker. I&#039;m still on citalopram and my beta blockers and will see my doctors next week to see what I need to do. I will update you again.""",1.0,13
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I received the Mirena today finally, I had been looking at the reviews and they wasn&#039;t good reviews so decided I was going to give it a try anyway. Everyone has different bodies along with different symptoms I went in an my doctor told me my uterus was tilted and I was going to feel a sharp pain which I did it felt like a huge cramp and it took the breath out of me but that&#039;s the only reason why it hurt that much was because my uterus was tilted other wise it wouldn&#039;t have been that sharp. I laid there for a min and got up I had cramps but the cramps stopped due to me taking ibprofen which helps a lot. I am bleeding which is normal and it&#039;s not heavy if you&#039;ve had a child before and your epidural didn&#039;t help you can handle this pain.""",7.0,4
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""Been on the patch for almost four months now and I love it! It is much more convenient than taking birth control pills everyday, most of the time I forget I even have it on. The first month I experienced really emotional mood swings and a really heavy, long period. Those side effects have really tapered off since then, I&#039;m still slightly more emotional during my period and it still can be a little heavy the first day or two. Nothing too bad at all and I think the longer I&#039;m on the Patch, the better it&#039;ll get. It is also completely free with my current insurance plan. And the best part, it is effective! All in all I&#039;d totally recommend it""",9.0,22
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I experienced a yeast infection from using lube that my body didn&#039;t quite agree with. I found this product and needless to say, it feels like you poured sulfuric acid all over your lady parts. I&#039;d rather live with a yeast infection than use that medicine to cure it.""",1.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m very happy with this medication. I couldn&#039;t find anyone to fill my RX without having to order it. It was prescribed to me in Dec 2016. I went home to research and saw it had literally been out for one month. My new doctor (I moved cross country) recommended it when I mentioned many BC pills make me physically ill (upset stomach, dry mouth, etc.) and that I have very painful periods. Also, I mentioned I had been taking seasonique with frequent breakthrough bleeding. She said the hormones in this were different, and that it was a gel pill. She seemed excited about it, so I agreed to try it. I love it. I seem to have less breakouts and I can take 3 packs in a row to skip periods with ZERO spotting. I feel absolutely no side effects. Great!""",10.0,10
Tri-Lo-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I have been taking this pill for three years now, my doctor switched me over to it from Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo due to the cost. At first I really enjoyed this pill, no significant changes at all, no weight gain, no moodiness, no appetite change. Everything was fine. The last year and a half, I have noticed a difference and I hate this pill now. It has decreased my sex drive to absolutely zero. I have been with my boyfriend for 3 in a half years and I have no desire to do anything with him. It has made me miserable and extremely emotional all of the time. I feel depressed and get angry very easily. The only upside to this pill is that my period lasts for two days and then it&#039;s over. I will be switching immediately it&#039;s ruining my relationship""",5.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I started Sprintec in September so I&#039;m going on my 3rd month. I have mixed feelings about it. I don&#039;t receive bad cramps anymore and my acne doesn&#039;t come around when my period is here. I don&#039;t like that I get depressed or sad and my last period lasted 17 days and my doctor told me to stop for some days then start again and she told me to not take the placebos. Overall I&#039;d recommend, I&#039;m 16 which means I might be a different candidate.""",8.0,14
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Depo stopped my period when I got my first shot. Almost a week later, I started spotting. I had been consistently spotting for about three weeks. Then I just started bleeding more. It wasn&#039;t bad but it&#039;s progressively gotten heavier with large clots. Been over 8 days now. I&#039;ve had headaches, acne, increased appetite, no sex drive, painful sex, fatigue, chills, abnormal bleeding. Worse decision I&#039;ve ever made.""",1.0,19
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""Armpits would sweat profusely. I would stuff paper towels under my armpits and they would come out drenched.  I used Hypercare for the first time.  The sweating completely stopped.  However, I broke out in a bad rash under my armpits the first time I applied it.  I noticed that my armpits were completely dry within the first week, but the sweating became worse on my hands and feet.  I plan on using it for my hands as well.""",9.0,5
Esomeprazole,NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulce,"""This was one of the best free samples I have gotten.. 14 day free sample and now Nexium 24 hour has a customer for life!! Love it!! I can now do all the things I used to with out being in pain!""",10.0,13
Olanzapine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""A lifetime of propensity to depression, then A MIRACLE 24 hours after my first 2.5 dose of Olanzapine combined with 100mg of Sertraline (been on that for years).  I have my life back! Yes, there are a few side effects but they are in the main handleable/controllable and certainly better than the desire to die. The last 5 years of excruciating fear, shaking, crying, not showering/dressing. Staring at television all day, taking sleeping pills to keep me out of the world and avoid suicide. Name an anti-depressant and there&#039;s an 80% chance I&#039;ve been on it! 6 weeks in private hospital this summer. Within a week of release I was back to the couch and my blanket. God bless my new GP for prescribing this!!""",10.0,23
Prozac,Depression,"""I was depressed since I could remember, always low energy and just wanting something to kill me didn&#039;t matter, but Prozac helps me a lot. I still have my bad days but they aren&#039;t as severe of frequent. Thanks Prozac!""",9.0,50
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Since I only ever see negative reviews of nexplanon, I thought I&#039;d share my experience with it. I&#039;m 18 years old, and got Nexplanon inserted in April this year. At first my periods were a little unpredictable, with prolonged bleeding and irregular spotting, but everything evened out eventually. My periods actually stopped completely about two months ago, which I enjoy. I haven&#039;t experienced any side effects; I actually lost weight (although I&#039;m not sure if it was actually caused by Nexplanon). It has worked out wonderfully for me!""",10.0,8
Synvisc-One,Osteoarthritis,"""I have taken the Synvisc-One shot in both of my knees. It really does work and I am pain free for actually six months. The reason I will not take it now is because the last time I was given these shots it hurt just too bad. Now I am trying to find something else without all the more pain when taken.""",10.0,60
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""Recently I was prescribed klonopin 1mg, not only for anxiety but to help alleviate my muscle cramps, which I think is caused by the Seroquel I take for mood stabilization and sleep. Klonopin works great. No more tremors, cramps or anxiety. It is very effective. It works better than any related drug.""",9.0,52
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""After the birth of our son, my husband and I decided that the shot would be our best option. Didn&#039;t have to take a pill every day and no periods.
So on July 18 2014 I had my first shot. I began soaking through 12 to 28 tampons daily. I was hospitalized for that, and once again for a fainting episode due to anemia.
I never went back for my second shot. It is now just over a year later. I am still bleeding. My husband and I haven&#039;t had sex for a year because of the intensity of the pain and bleeding.
I have tried everything from soy isoflavones, to ibuprofen and iron, to estrogen therapy, to other forms of birth control.
They say I have to let it wear off, but it&#039;s so bad that I have trouble caring for my child because of fatigue.""",1.0,10
Tenuate,Obesity,"""I went on this to help get a jump start on my weight loss. I have lost 34.2 pounds in 3 months and am so happy with the results. I can really tell that I have lost the weight. I have so much energy than before. I would recommend this to anyone that is seriously overweight. It&#039;s literally saving my life.""",10.0,135
Requip,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have been using Requip for approximately 10 years now for severe restless leg syndrome which affects my entire body, not just my legs.  I take 4 to 5 1mg tablets a day and don&#039;t know what I would do without Requip.""",10.0,32
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been using Yaz since July. First box, I have tonnes of side effects. I had a nausea, I was feeling very weak, I was fatigue and super sleepy all the time. After two weeks, nausea was gone. I has irregular bleeding which was gone on the third box. i gained 2kg, but I am not sure it&#039;s really related to Yaz. However, since from the first day, I am definitelly in a depression. I tend to cry without a reason a lot. I am super anxious about very little things. I definitely overreact emotionally. I am feeling hopeless and so on. After I am sure this depression which came with Yaz is not going, my doctor gave me other one which I will start soon.""",3.0,5
Meclizine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Have taken meclizine for about three years to combat nausea from Tramadol 40. It has been perfect with zero side effects. Can be bought at Walgreens at 100ct for under $10.00.""",10.0,15
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Let me say this right now, my girlfriend and I had to use this one day after a bit of an accident. I said if it works I am writing a review. So I can happily say it did. She was really lucky in the sense there were no side effects other than some light nausea and fatigue. For everybody out there either panicking or debating, just let the drug do it&#039;s job. I&#039;m also going to say right now that my girlfriend is 195 pounds and 6 foot tall. So she is above the weight limit people like to put on the drug. It worked for us.""",9.0,5
Magnesium sulfate,None,"""Its an awesome medicine. Gives pure relief in the systems internally. No side effects since I have been taking it.""",10.0,6
Sodium hyaluronate,Osteoarthritis,"""Had anaphlatic  response after receiving g series of injections. Causing a life threatening  experience  and several  days in hospital.""",1.0,23
Bupropion,Depression,"""My doctor switched me from Prozac which I have been on for years and really works for me. The reason for the change was lack of sex drive. When taking this medication I became anxious and angry. My heart would palpitate and I would shake. Stopped taking and went back to Prozac and leaving good enough alone. This was scary stuff.""",3.0,7
Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin,Acne,"""Okay, so I have never really had &quot;cystic&quot; acne. However, I have had severe acne on my back since I was 12 years old, I am now 21. When I was 14, I went to my dermatologist and he immediately had me put on accutane. I was on accutane for about 6 months. And yes, it completely cleared my skin. However about three months later it all came back. Ever since then I have been on the benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin on and off. Tried epiduo, nothing. As I now have acne worse than ever, all over my neck and let me tell you I scar SO easily. Every pimple leaves a scar. All over my neck now and also on my back from many years. I am currently using it and PanOxyl 10% benzoyl peroxide face wash and it is working good, but am extremely dry and flakey!""",8.0,5
Bactrim,Bacterial Infection,"""I&#039;m currently 15 months out from taking 2 pills of Bactrim and it was the worst side effects of my life. It started with uncontrollable anxiety and depression. I didn&#039;t feel connected with reality and I felt very confused. By the second night I was unable to sleep and that is still plaguing me. I shook the anxiety and depression within a few weeks but my sleep didn&#039;t become bearable for about 7 months and then it was still terrible. To this day I have poor quality sleep, confusion and occasionally onset insomnia.  Avoid this drug. I also had a similar reaction to Levoquin. It gets better just ridiculously slowly. Others recover within days.""",1.0,4
Citalopram,Postpartum Depression,"""After I had postpartum depression after 2 weeks of giving birth then my 9 months through it got really worse. I would always snap at my boyfriend about the little things. I got irritated very easily and would cry everyday. All I wanted to do was sleep. I also tried counseling before deciding to take medicines. I just felt like a horrible mom. I took Celexa and after a week I felt the change in me right away. I felt more about things and my anxiety went away. I had more energy to do things and more motivated to do things. I love being me again.""",10.0,24
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""This stuff is seriously the best thing I&#039;ve tried. I applied it within the first couple hours of noticing a cold sore bump start to grow and it never even developed into a full blown cold sore. It was completely gone in 3 days, and during those 3 days it wasnt even bad or noticeable. Absolutely worth the price. will repurchase when I run out.""",10.0,8
Lidocaine,Pain,"""Very Effective for Lower Back Pain""",10.0,29
Gabapentin,Insomnia,"""This was the miracle drug to help get me through the hot flashes and insomnia associated with menopause.  It also helped my anxious insomniac daughter.  I take 300mg every night before bed.""",10.0,42
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""Was prescribed Bactrim for a UTI . Within minutes of taking my first dose I became extremely itchy and developed welts... 
I stopped taking it and it took two days for the itch to calm down. 
So apparently I&#039;m allergic to it. Had to get a different drug called in which was CIPRO will not take that one do to bad side effects so now I&#039;m on Macrobid. Will see how this goes.""",1.0,3
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Amazing medication! My teenager has severe ADHD, and it has turned her life around! She is able to be her true self, but before her severe ADHD often overshadowed her great personality. She does have depression and anxiety but the Vyvanse does not cause that. The medicine did make her lose almost 25 pounds, and she was in 9th grade and she weighed 99 pounds. She was really small, and we almost had to take her off the medicine, but she eventually started gaining weight. She is still very small, but her weight is healthy. It does make her a bit more irritable, but it&#039;s nothing compared to the rage she had before the medicine. Vyvanse has finally been able to get rid of that ADHD, and help her think clearly, and be herself!""",9.0,15
Vraylar,Schizophrenia,"""Works well on all symptoms. Treats cognitive symptoms better than other meds. Does not make my mouth twitch like some meds. No sedation at all.  No sexual side effects at all. Only noticeable side effect is a disturbing mental state when going to bed at night. The only other drawback is that it is not yet available in generic.""",9.0,15
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""I thought this was helping my back and sciatica.  Today was my 4th day taking it and I have stomach pain so bad I am contemplating going to the emergency room.  I can&#039;t keep any food down at all either.  This is worse than the back/leg pain.""",1.0,61
Mirena,Birth Control,"""After having two children, I opted to have the Mirena inserted at my 6week PP visit, instead of using the pill. The insertion wasn&#039;t painful for me personally, however, I had it put in mid-end April, and it is now 4.5 months later and I have had bleeding/spotting everyday since that time. I have yet to have an actual period, but have spotted / bled enough every day since the insertion, with more painful cramps (daily) that I had previously on a regular. cycle. Also, I never experienced migraines in the past, and since the mirena I get them frequently (at least one biweekly) that brings nausea and effects my vision. I waited 5 months to give my body time to adjust, but at this point yes it&#039;s doing its job but the sideeffects are not worth it""",2.0,7
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I&#039;m a 33 year old male and have been on Lexapro for a little over a month now. The first day I felt like I drank tons of coffee..I felt good but wired. Then I felt tired all the time for the next following weeks. But for the past week or so I have been feeling awesome, more confident, talkative, happier but still very sleepy. It&#039;s great because I actually sleep the whole night but its so hard to wake up. I get to work late sometimes. I tried switching to taking it midday but by 7pm I&#039;m ready for bed. I&#039;m still happy and love it but the drowsiness and yawning are irritating because I want to do more with my evening.""",9.0,9
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Wonderful birth control! Had bruising at implant site, to be expected. Had very few side effects: one I really notice is headaches, otherwise nothing. Had periods maybe once every two months, and I now haven&#039;t had one since February I think? It&#039;s August, so I can&#039;t even remember! 100% contraceptive. 4.5 stars. """,9.0,20
Paroxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""It worked, a little too well. I became indifferent to EVERYTHING. inside it was like a part of me was screaming, but my whole body and 90% of my brain just did what it needed too. I am normally a goofy, fun loving, hyper personality. I do get bouts of seemingly unshakable depression and anxiety, but while on this medication, I noticed a change in myself... beyond the tunnel vision, and kaleidoscopic hallucinations I had when waking up in the middle of the night... every night. the final straw was was seeing my now wife, looking like she lost her best friend, as I just wasn&#039;t myself. I stopped taking the mediation, and within 2 days started singing to her again, and nothing brought a smile like that to her face until we said &quot;I do&quot;.""",1.0,18
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""I was prescribed strattera 50mg once a day to go along with the 20mg of Ritalin I take 2x a day because the Ritalin doesn&#039;t cover me for later at night, because I go out almost every night with friends. The doctor said after a week or 2 it should start to work. I took it for 2 weeks and continued to get cold sweats, shivers, and just felt like crap so I stopped taking it. It didn&#039;t help one bit. It made me feel like I was on a anti depressant or something.  All around terrible experience and I will never take it again. I&#039;m at my doctors today to rectify the situation""",1.0,10
Ibuprofen,Back Pain,"""Seriously worked better than the Percoset given to me at the hospital. I hurt my back but needed to go to work and couldn&#039;t be loopy. Lasts about 6 hrs then pain started to kick in again.. then took the OxyContin and broke out in hot sweats and nesusea... other one was way better""",10.0,0
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""I had really bad anxiety issues before I hopped on this medicine, was constantly feeling down and never wanted to be around people.. the being around people part hasn&#039;t changed probably because I&#039;m just a solo person, but my mood is so much better and I just feel happier with life, at times I feel a little to happy that I get aggravated if that makes any sense. but I love the medicine.""",9.0,69
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""By the time I started Topamax, I was getting migraines 2-4 days a week. Topamax seemed like the best fix. And for a while, it was. My migraines significantly reduced, though I did get most of the common side effects: slight tingling in my fingers, carbonated beverages tasted gross, and weight loss. 

My main warning about this medicine is weight loss. It seems to be paraded as a benefit, and to some it may be, but if you are already naturally slim, pay very close attention. I wound up dropping to an unhealthy weight despite all attempts to counter it, and it&#039;s ultimately why I had to stop Topamax. I was unwillingly wasting away. When I stopped, my migraines returned in short order, and I&#039;m still looking for an alternative that works.""",7.0,68
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I cried everyday for three months due to uncontrollable pain from rheumatoid arthritis. I was also suffering from severe depression as a result. The first time I took Cymbalta,, 30 mg, I noticed I no longer felt defeated and felt for the first time since being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis that the pain was at times manageable. It helped give me hope. It&#039;s been almost three months since I started Cymbalta and it is still working well. I&#039;m super thankful my doctor recommended it.""",10.0,90
Gabapentin,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""The medicine was prescribed for diabetic neuropathy of the feet, it worked in alleviating the pain in my feet. I gained weight while taking it but did not know why. About 3 months ago I stopped it and since then I have lost 25 lbs not trying to lose weight. I do have a little problem of insomnia since stopping but not enough to take a sleeping pill. I wish I had known about the weight loss from stopping the medicine before now as I thought there was really something wrong with me while dropping the weight.""",6.0,47
Bupropion,ADHD,"""I was just diagnosed at 40 with ADHD, depression and anxiety. I currently take 150mg &amp; have noticed a Chang in moods &amp; focus. I can complete projects, don&#039;t feel so hopeless, downcast, &amp; helpless. I actually have a desire to live life. I am truly greatful for this medicine.""",10.0,86
Trivora,Birth Control,"""first birth control ... I&#039;ve had no side effects, but I do have change in emotions really quick but other then that it&#039;s all good actually increase my sex drive... haven&#039;t gotten pregnant to weight gain and no acne just really emotional""",10.0,1
Brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I&#039;ve had this cough for almost 20yrs. It keeps getting worse. The only relief was a homotropine/hydrocodone pill. Unfortunately,  it&#039;s a narcotic and Doctors don&#039;t see that the cure is worth the risk. My Doctor, again, took me off of it. I&#039;m a 60yr old female,  constantly coughing up a lung, and he put me on this. All it did was make me sick to my stomach and give me diarrhea.  Did not help my cough at all. Does not work for chronic cough!""",1.0,1
Inderal,Migraine Prevention,"""Since I&#039;ve been taking Inderal I&#039;ve not had a migraine except the first year when I had 2 very light ones. I&#039;ve had no side effects and have cut my dosage to 3 a week.""",10.0,25
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""Took LoLo FE for 4 months for heavy bleeding from a fibroid &amp; it was my first BC ever at 28. Never missed a pill. The 1st month placebo left me w/ the heaviest flooding from a period I had ever experienced. Bled through 2 super tampons &amp; overnight pads in about an hour, but I wanted to give the pills 3 months so I continued. The heavy flooding, lots of big clots, lasting 8ish days  periods continued every month then in the middle of the 3rd month I had breakthrough bleeding 2 weeks before my period that never stopped. By the middle of my 4th pack I&#039;d had enough, since it was just making my periods worse. No other bad side-effects but havent seen any other reviews like this. Switched to a POP last month going better so far.""",2.0,4
Neurontin,Migraine,"""The first time I used it, it didn&#039;t help much. But the second time around after a break from all medication, it has started helping! The slight wobbliness in my gait is a small price to pay for something that actually helps my permanent migraine.""",9.0,16
Paxil,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I attempted suicide a few times and was hospitalized for months. I was out of work and on social security and on other meds from 2008 until 2014. I was taking meds that were extremely expensive and could not afford them. I had relocated and had a new doctor. He decided to try me on Paxil.  WOW is all I can say I was like a different person in a very short time. I have gone back to work and now hold down a fulltime position and have a life. It was like a miracle drug for me. My doctor told me I needed to let you know of my success as he was astonished also. THANK YOU FOR PAXIL""",10.0,36
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Got my IUD yesterday morning. Note: I did get prescribed a medicine to soften cervix. Procedure only took a few minutes, major pain came and went quickly. I&#039;m used to bad menstrual cramps but this is next level. After the procedure I felt like using the restroom and I had HORRIBLE cramps for three hours, lost my breakfast. Afterwards the cramps came in waves. But it interrupted my sleep at 12 am and now it is almost 4 am. After two aspirins, three menstrual relief pills and a hot shower, the pain has not subsided. But my body is sensitive, don&#039;t let this scare you. There&#039;s a good chance it won&#039;t be like this for you. I still believe it was 100% worth it. 3 years of no pregnancy scares? Check.""",7.0,3
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""Update: drank 1 tablet at 8:30pm with lots of water and went to bed. Woke up with severe cramps at 3:30am followed by a BM. Had some serious cramps for about 5 more hours. Had 1 liquid BM. Then I took buscopan because the pain is no longer tolerable. After an hour, no more cramps. I can eat and drink normally again. Very effective but the side effect is very traumatizing.""",3.0,7
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I&#039;ve been on Topamax (topiramate) for 6 years, and loved it at first. My migraines decreased dramatically, I had weight loss from the appetite suppression, and I overall felt better. But I had pretty bad tingling in my hands and all over my face for the whole time I&#039;ve taken it. Also more recently, I&#039;ve made the connection with my severe memory loss to the medication. I used to be able to retain information and facts like an elephant, but I can hardly recall simple words some days. I&#039;m planning on going off the Topamax (with the direction of my neuro) because the memory loss issue is so disturbing to me.""",6.0,34
Olmesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Switched over to Benicar from lisinopril (which caused horrendous body jolting chronic cough) Cough has disappeared, blood pressure averages 116/74 to 124/80 maximum. Feel great, mild sleepiness by end of day - a plus - could not sleep well before, also constipation has disappeared. Cramping in legs below knees at night...somewhat like side effects of statin. Will check with doctor..this is my 2nd week of Benicar..took lisinopril for a month. Hope this continues to work. If I miss a dose I become keenly aware. Seems to take effect within an hour. I feel much better and blood pressure readily stabilizes. """,9.0,26
Sertraline,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking 25mg for PMDD for about a month and a half. On advice of my doctor I am taking it everyday instead of just during PMDD symptoms. It has been absolutely wonderful! The first couple of days I took the whole 25 mg in the morning. I found this to give me headaches and tremors. So I decided to split the pill in 2 pieces and take half in the morning and half with lunch. I only had to do this for about a week; I now take the whole 25 mg in the morning, with or without food, no problems. No serious side effects, definitely not enough to outweigh the benefits. Zoloft has absolutely given me my life back! I was afraid to take it, especially after all of the negative reviews, but I am so happy I gave it a try. Wonderful!""",9.0,81
Methotrexate,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""Terrible experience - never again!
I started taking the Methotrexate on Thursday morning and felt sick for days! I&#039;m highly sensitive to medication and was given 10mg and 5mg of Folic Acid all days except dose day. I managed to get to work the next day but was very fatigued, vague and couldn&rsquo;t function too well. I have never felt so tired as I did the weekend after and had to cancel all my plans. From Friday night, I was totally wiped out, no appetite, couldn&rsquo;t stay awake, tummy ache, headache and since sunday strands of hair have been falling out. My fringe / bangs thinned out &amp; hair kept falling out - after 1 tablet. It was a terrible experience.""",1.0,8
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,None,"""I have been using Yaz birth control since July 2008, about a year and a half. It has worked great so far. The only problems that after I have had with it is that after a year of being on it, I started to occasionally bleed during sex. It is very awkward for me and my boyfriend. When I went to the my gyno, she said that I was perfectly healthy but maybe I could have been pregnant. So I took a pregnancy test and I was not pregnant (THANK GOD!). My doctor told me that I may have some blood clots on my cervix that my boyfriend may pop during intercourse. My periods are fine, but a week after my period ends, I get this brown spotting. It is weird but I have just learned to except it. Overall, I would recommend Yaz to anyone.""",9.0,2
Emtricitabine / tenofovir,HIV Infection,"""I have been taking  Truvuda and Edurant combination for the past two years, no side effects at all and my viral load is 20, CD4 good too. And living in Thailand the medication is so cheap.""",10.0,3
Clonazepam,Panic Disorde,"""I am diagnosed with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks and post traumatic stress disorder. Klonopin is one of the medications I am on. I have noticed that it has helped keep my bad panic attacks down. It has helped to ease my mind and body. I still do get attacks, but not as frequently. This medication has helped me a lot and hopefully my medicines along with therapy I will someday be able to have a normal life. I try to remain hopeful.""",9.0,44
Implanon,Birth Control,"""Let&#039;s be honest, there is not one birth control that will work for EVERY woman. You have to just try and see what works best for you and your body. I got my Implanon in January of 2010, a few months after having my son. Insertion was SUPER easy, the anxiety was the worst part. I do have spot bleeding every few weeks but no need for tampons anymore, just the miniature liners which I keep in my purse. No weight gain, I actually work out on a regular basis and have continued to see my weight go down. I did have irregular periods the first year I had it and that was annoying but every birth control has it&#039;s downsides so it&#039;s up to you to pick which side effect you can live with. I say if the other BC&#039;s haven&#039;t worked for you, give it a shot!""",9.0,1
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I am 20 years old and not looking to have children any time soon! I am sexually active and cannot use the pill because I have had a blood clot before. However, I have MS so it is important that I don&#039;t get pregnant because of the meds I am on, therefore, I chose the IUD. 
Getting the IUD inserted was a breeze! I have a high pain tolerance, it only felt like a small pinch. My experience with it so far have been a nightmare unfortunately. I&#039;ve only had the IUD for a month so far and I&#039;ve bled everyday since! I get horrible stomach pain and cramps at times. I hope that this soon gets better or I will just go back to only using condoms.""",6.0,0
Ranitidine,Stomach Ulce,"""I used ranitidine since 2000 and the acid stomach burns continued. I started using Equaline ranitidine tablets USP 150 around May 1, 2013 and I don&#039;t have the acid stomach burn anymore.  I don&#039;t even have to use Equaline everyday like I did the other ranitidine. Surprisingly, I think that Equaline may cure my stomach acid burns for good.""",10.0,5
Acetazolamide,Pseudotumor Cerebri,"""Diamox changed my life I had 24/7 pressure headache for 7 years of my life I went everywhere even to the mayo clinic and had test after test and scan after scan and finally my local neurologist tried this medication and it has made me able to live again for the first time in 7 years! I was diagnosed with chronic daily headache and told I would never get better but to everyone suffering there is hope don&#039;t believe what a few drs say keep searching for answers. Try this medication if nothing else has worked for you!""",8.0,8
Sumavel DosePro,Migraine,"""I am 53 and have suffered migraines since high school. Nothing I could administer myself has ever worked even the tiniest bit. After going to my Dr for a Toradol shot he told me to try the Sumavel Dosepro injection. He told me it was far from painless. The injection feels like being stung by a bee, but is tolerable because you eventually get use to it. It is far better than laying in bed for three days in the dark and vomiting. It bruises and sometimes causes slight bleeding, but even with that and the injection pain...totally worth it. The first time I had an injection it took half an hour for relief, but now my headaches are gone in 5 minutes. It is a miracle drug for me. I love it. I pay $60 for a box of 6 and ins. pays $1,000.""",10.0,6
Lexapro,Depression,"""I started at 5 mg and after the first week it worked. I then upped it to 10 mg per the doctors orders but am gonna ask if its okay to go back down to 5mg since it was working. I went from not eating, can&#039;t get out of bed, can&#039;t take care of my kids, depressed, horrible thoughts, can&#039;t make dinner, bad with money, just all around sloppy to my normal self. I&#039;m able to think clearly, clean my house, make dinner, enjoy my family. I was afraid to take it but am now thankful . The only side effect for me is sleepiness at night, which is good, and urinary tract infection. Hopefully it was clear up with keflex and a lower dose. I&#039;m okay with it because my life is back.""",10.0,84
Tadalafil,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I started taking 5 mg Cialis daily because of bothersome BPH during the day. (I did not have problems during the night.)  After only a couple of weeks, I was better, and in less than 2 months, BPH was not a problem.  I do have a somewhat stuffy nose occasionally, but this is minor. I consider myself fortunate to have seen BPH advertisements on television because the ads prompted me to ask my doctor about Cialis.""",10.0,23
Paroxetine,Panic Disorde,"""Paxil CR has made a great impact on my quality of life.  I started menopause and was dealing with stressful family health issues, both beginning at the same time.  I begin to suffer from panic attacks and was overly sensitive to EVERYTHING.  I was taking Lexapro which did not help at all.  Paxil CR has been a God send for me.""",10.0,32
Goserelin,Bleeding Disorde,"""Stopped periods as expected great news no more heavy bleeding stopped chronic pain that dropped me to my knees when standing or moving 
Downsides are memory loss, chronic fatigue, bone pain, loss of hair, sore breasts 
I&#039;m on zoladex 3.6 once a month with HRT injection number 4 
Overall I&#039;m in less pain but still struggling with every day tasks and to carry on working as a normal healthy 36 year old woman should be able to roll on coming off this drug and having my hysterectomy""",10.0,2
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was prescribed prozac generic 20 mg 2 weeks ago by my doctor. I had a rough patch with a family member which led to extreme anxiety/OCD, I had panic attacks and left work on several ocassions. This led to depression, felt like surrounded by a dark cloud. I am male in my late 30&#039;s and never suffered with this before so it really scared me. I thought I was going crazy. Finally decided to get help after 2 months. I was very nervous to take after some reviews.It&#039;s been 2 weeks and I feel SO much better.  Is seemed like 1 day I woke up and the depression and anxiety just faded.  I had some side effects for first 5 days...mental fogginess, drowsiness, headache, waking up early but all went away. hope this helps and stick with it!! exercise helps too.""",10.0,148
Metronidazole,Rosacea,"""Have used this medication for months and found it to be ineffective in controlling the rosacea.  I continued to use it only at the urging of my physician, applying it three times daily with NO symptomatic relief.""",1.0,36
Duloxetine,Depression,"""For the first time in my life, I no longer have suicidal thoughts. I am more positive. However, my fibromyalgia, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, and Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus are so incredibly painful and crippling, I am not able to function normally. I have had hot flashes also. However, feeling like I am choosing life rather than seeking death options, is the greatest benefit of Cymbalta.""",8.0,47
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Had Skyla inserted 2 weeks ago &amp; it hurt! Went in thinking it&#039;d be tolerable but I was wrong (haha). Pain would have been 8/10, it felt like horrible horrible cramps. Entire process lasted probably 5 minutes, with actual insertion around 30 seconds only - but definitely worth it. I&#039;ve been on the pill for 2 years so for something longer lasting like this and not having to take a pill every day, I love it so far. I&#039;ve also been very lightly spotting for 2 weeks &amp; it just stopped 2 days ago. Strange thing is I&#039;ve gained 4 lbs since I got it even though I&#039;ve been exercising a lot more since. I&#039;m not sure if it&#039;s related to the IUD, hopefully not.. My bf does feel the IUC during rough sex however it doesn&#039;t seem to bother him much.""",9.0,0
Zubsolv,Opiate Dependence,"""About 3 months ago I switched from Suboxone 8mg x2 a day to Zubsolv 5.7 x2 a day . At first I was worried that the lower mg per dose wouldn&#039;t work as well but I have to say it works great ! They taste of Suboxone always tastes like crap but I knew soon after taking it I&#039;d be well so after a while I didn&#039;t think about it . Zubsolv on the other hand has a pleasant mint taste kinda like toothpaste. The major issue I had with Suboxone is constipation! Always had to take laxatives. On Zubsolv I can honestly say I haven&#039;t.  been constipated at all  Zero constipation, which has been one factor in feeling well over all. If I had to choose an over all favorite drug after looking at all the pros and cons , Zubsolv is at the top of the list..""",10.0,15
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Started Lexapro (Escitalopram) 10 mg taken at 8:00am  2 wks ago for anxiety and mild agoraphobia due to worry over having an anxiety attack-a tsunami of nervousness would overwhelm me and make me fearful and filled with unease. I was always worried about why this was happening to me out of nowhere. And I avoided going to places I once enjoyed. After day 12 a switch flipped.  I felt myself again, happy, easy going, not worried, not anticipating something bad was going to happen. What I cannot handle is the sleep disruption this drug has caused.  Waking at 3, 4 am and unable to get back to sleep.  Dr. prescribed  .50 mg Xanax, which is helping me through this side effect.  Hopefully it will subside when my body adjusts to the serotonin levels""",8.0,27
Lorcaserin,Obesity,"""I have only been on Belviq for less than a week. I haven&#039;t worked out yet but my side effects were extremely bad the 1st two days. I had a migraine that was  out of this world and I felt very intoxicated. Don&#039;t know what to say about it yet but I stepped on my scale after 4 days and I gained weight. Not cool and I&#039;m almost scared to continue. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.""",5.0,11
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""You don&#039;t see a whole lot of information on Chantix being used to quit smokeless tobacco (dip/spit tobacco) but it is just as effective.

Started taking Chantix a few weeks ago while dipping 1+ can a day.  After being 2 weeks in, I am no longer dipping but still have urges (habitual maybe?)  For me, the side effects have included mood swings, vivid dreams (primarily unpleasant over pleasant), and gas.  Terrible, terrible gas, which is highly unfortunate since I work in a cubicle.""",9.0,4
Duloxetine,Pain,"""I tried Cymbalta for chronic calf pain due to small fiber neuropathy. I did not experience brain zaps, night terrors or headaches but it did make me sleep a lot while i acclimated. I got up to 120mg/day but did not get any pain relief; still, it seemed to help with my attitude so i kept it at 60mg for a while. Ultimately I ended up getting better results from Pamelor.""",4.0,20
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,Acne,"""Broke my face out horrible.every where my face was covered with acne. I was on it for 4 months and I regret it so much. I would only get a zit every now and then. I stopped the pill my face is better but I have horrible scarring everywhere. My face was so pretty and this pill ruined it.""",1.0,0
Yaz,Acne,"""This is the first pill I have ever taken that is hormone related, and the main reason was for acne. Within the first week all my acne was gone, and never broke out for the year! But after a year, my acne started coming back, and I am now on Yasmin, I was hoping for the same flawless face effect, but I still break out tremendously, especially compared to when I was on Yaz. I&#039;m going to get off Yasmin because the pill just it isn&#039;t helping with my acne anymore. However, I enjoyed that year of flawless skin! I didn&#039;t have to worry about applying a full face of makeup to leave the house for 5 minutes! Now I&#039;m back to wearing makeup all the time! I hope I find something that works soon.""",9.0,17
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""No side effects...and no more panic attacks. Yay.""",10.0,76
Flecainide,Atrial Flutte,"""Excellent result in preventing &quot;atrial fibrillation&quot; episodes, however I have developed a rash (head, neck, arms below elbow and lower legs) severe flushing and itching. Flecainide dose is 50 mg/day with 100 mg amiodarone four times/week. I am considering an ablation in hope of getting off the medicines.""",10.0,25
Copper,Birth Control,"""I am 18 year old sexually active female and decided I didn&#039;t want to worry about getting pregnant for all eight years of my upcoming college career. Plus I didn&#039;t want hormones. I got my first pelvic exam and the paragard iUD put in on the same day without my mom and was fine. Yes it was awkword and yes it hurt. But nothing I couldn&#039;t handle. I didn&#039;t cry. Compared to breaking my arm it was NOTHING. Just a super bad period cramp some sharp pain and over 5 minutes. I took four ibuprofen before I went also. Then I was done bleeding a little bit bled heavily for a couple days, cramps. But then after a week I couldn&#039;t feel it at all went back to working out and doing everything normally. Totally recommend it.""",9.0,0
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I choose this form of birth control because I was on the minipill but was tired of taking a pill everyday and wanted something asI didn&#039;t want a baby. I had mine inserted May of 2015. I had spotting constantly since implantation but I was told that was normal and would go away. Unfortunately it made my acne worse than it had been in years and I was put on new medication ( there goes me not taking any pills). Once on the acne meds, I had my period every week for five weeks! Went to the doctor who gave me estradiol and spironolactone to counteract the progesterone in the implant. Got on  antibiotic from dermatologist to counteract breakouts. In now in three pills, two creams and am miserable, still spotting, and hate this birth control.""",3.0,5
"Insulin inhalation, rapid acting","Diabetes, Type 1","""Love Love Love. I hate needles so this is perfect for me.""",10.0,52
Ocella,Birth Control,"""Ocella was considered generic but recently within the last 2 weeks was changed to be a brand name for no reason what so ever by Medispan.""",1.0,2
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""I used linzess a couple of months, I didn&#039;t like taking it first thing in the morning and then wait 30 minutes before I can take my breakfast. Some days I felt awful after taking it, my stomach felt like it about to explode! My doctor prescribe me with some other drug called trulance and I think it&#039;s much more tolerated, and it works better for me.""",2.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Endometriosis,"""This is my second birth control. I had stopped taking birth control for a few years. (Last one was Junel...which gave me hives and insomnia.) I have taken this pill for 3 months and it was a total nightmare. The beginning, I was bleeding throughout the month. Spotting to light bleeding. I lost weight from it to being 98 lbs (being 5&#039;2 ft) My breast hurt a lot, nausea and it gave me so many IBS symptoms, it was ridiculous. 2nd month, I thought the symptoms were calming down. I&#039;m bleeding AGAIN and the intestinal pains were worsening. I have had heavy periods from my endometriosis, but it was like the pill was just only slowing down the bleeding. Always wearing a pad every day. Gyno says bleeding will happen more to skinnier women.""",1.0,1
Methotrexate,Psoriasis,"""I was diagnosed with severe advanced plaque psoriasis in Dec, 2014. I was 60% covered when I first went to my dermatologist. By the end of Mar, 2015 after trying one ointment after another I was 95% covered, in pain (felt like 3rd degree sunburn), the itching was like a million fire ant bites 24/7. I couldn&#039;t lay down or sleep. 
The doctor started me on Methotrexate in May. Within 6 wks, I was totally clear and still am. (10/18/15) I take 2-2.5mg tablets Mon AM &amp; again Mon PM then 1 Tues AM for a total of 12.5 mg a wk. I also take 1-1mg Folic Acid every day. I go in for follow ups and blood work every 3 mths but I&#039;m fine now.... thanks to Methotrexate.""",10.0,99
Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""My MD wanted me to take Lisinopril rather than Lotensin, for some reason. It sure worked well in lowering blood pressure but the side effects were a pain in the neck.  I was taking 20/25 mg and was dizzy, headachy, awfully tired all the time, stomach upset, aching all day in my feet so that I could hardly walk, as well as other side effects.  On my own I cut it down in half and feel much better. My blood pressure is still on the low side, but these miserable side effects have finally let up.  Guess I&#039;d better tell the doctor. """,10.0,90
Zaleplon,Insomnia,"""I used to take Zaleplon Sonata to help regulate sleep disturbances related to Bipolar Disorder. I took it 38 times over the course of 78 days and it was excellent in helping me fall asleep. The 39th time I took it, I experienced very frightening hallucinations and severe anxiety. The experience was made worse because I was concerned about maniac symptoms. I called my psychiatrist and he said to immediately stop taking it. """,5.0,12
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve been taking Ambien occasionally for the past 3 weeks following a knee replacement surgery.  The Doctor said it is very common to have sleep issues after a knee replacement and sent me home with a script.  I have to say I use it 2-3 times a week with no problems.  I wake up refreshed and so far no weird side effects.""",8.0,3
Minocycline,Acne,"""My first week of taking this drug were terrible.  My acne got worse and I broke out in hives.  I was itchy. I felt ugly and I was miserable and ready to quit.  I didn&#039;t even want to leave the house! I continued with it and one week later, my skin is clearing up, my hives have gone away and I&#039;m starting to be really happy with the results. 

If this drug makes your skin worse in the first week, don&#039;t quit because it will get better!!!""",6.0,18
Mycophenolate mofetil,Myasthenia Gravis,"""I was on Imuran for about 20 years for MG. but it blood tests begin to show liver damage. I went to 20 MG of prednisone a few months until it was reduced to 10 MG, then 5 MG. I relapsed again and increased to 60 MG by the end of 2014. Began taking  400MG Celcept while decreasing prednisone. Happily off prednisone October 2015, with no signs of MG. Prednisone destroys protein so I was weak and had gained 25 pounds. January 2016, still on cellcept and back to normal weight. However am weak, ache, and sleep little. These are possible side affects of cellcept. And will be looking for a solution. On a daily basis it beats the heck out of prednisone.""",8.0,16
Estradiol,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""I&#039;m a 41 year old woman who went into early menopause two years ago.  Vaginal dryness and all the other wonderful symptoms of menopause are not something that I would like to deal with at my age, but somethings we can&#039;t control, so my doctor prescribed Estrace and I use 1mg 2x a week.    I was told that it would take about 6-8 weeks before seeing a difference. At the end of that time frame, I saw only a slight difference in vaginal dryness but many side effects. I had headaches, dizziness, bloating and calf pain.""",1.0,126
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Skyla for almost 2 years now, and I have never been completely happy with it. I was told it would take 6 months for it to &quot;settle in&quot; for the spotting to subside, which was true. But I still get stabbing pains from time to time without bleeding. 
After a year it seems it has stopped working because now I&#039;m back to bleeding heavily and irregularly, I have a period sometimes twice a month and there is no &quot;schedule&quot;. 
I am having it removed and switching to Mirena.""",6.0,2
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""The implant is by far the worst contraception  have ever been on and I wouldn&#039;t recommend this at all! I was only on the implant for 7 months but it was an absolute hell. I suffered terrible anxiety and depression which worsened to me not even wanting to leave the house and waking up daily thinking I&#039;d be better off not here. I had to take tonnes of time off work due to the above along with stomach pains, migraines, sleep problems and the list goes on. I put on so much weight despite rarely eating because of my stomach pains. I&#039;d be here all day if I explained the entirety of my implant experience but please take this into consideration""",2.0,13
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""For anyone who has any trouble with anxiety or depression, I HIGHLY suggest you do not try this birth control. I have been on this pill for about a week now and increasingly over the past 5 days I have been nauseated at night and SEVERELY depressed and I mean severely. Crying constantly, overthinking, irritable, mood swings, anxious to no end. I am absolutely without a doubt getting off of this medicine, I am a nursing student who has many responsibilities and cannot deal with having no motivation to do homework. Please try your best to avoid this medication at all costs.""",1.0,13
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been suffering from anxiety in the past 20 years. My anxiety reaches its tops when I perform in front of a small of people that I can&#039;t breath and my heart is beating out of my chest. I read about this drug and tried it many times, I&#039;ve found that it worked wonderfully for me when I take a 60mg an hour before presentations or any other anxiety-triggering situations. it&#039;s really a miracle I  thankfully don&#039;t feel any more shortness of breath or shaking or any annoying feeling.""",9.0,10
Carbamazepine,Epilepsy,"""As I have been on this medication for quite some time for my non-epileptic tonic clonic seizures, I have seen a general increase in quality of life with a couple caveats. One: I have short term memory problems as per one of the side effects, and two: I basically drink nothing but caffeinated drinks in order to prevent !myself from sleeping all day, like for instance, I slept 11 hours last night (I know) but I&#039;m only 10 hours into my day and I&#039;ve already passed out twice and am still tired.""",7.0,6
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I am have just completed my 3rd packet of yasmin. My acne is much much better. Skin feels a lot smoother. I am no longer having the large cystic acne and pus filled nodules. I get odd pimples and my skin is far from perfect but there is a massive improvement. They do say give it at least up to 6 months to get the full benefits of it. I will write another review in 6months. Also I advise not just to rely on yasmin but keep a strict skincare routine.""",9.0,5
Asacol,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""Daily diarrhea for 50 years. Recently  diagnosed ulcerative colitis   Asacol for 10 days only.  Diarrhea gone. Gone! In my 70&#039;s and just starting to live--thanks to Asacol.""",10.0,17
Tocilizumab,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I have had 3 infusions.
My ESR have gone from 33 down to 8 &amp; my CRP has gone from 17.9 down to 0.7.
This stuff rocks.""",10.0,77
Lotronex,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have been taking Lotronex for almost 11 years (both before it was taken off the market and after it returned). Lotronex changed my life in that I became able to function as a &quot;normal person.&quot; I can work, go out socially and eat most things without fear of sudden and embarrassing diarrhea. The pains and urgency are things of the past, unless I run out of Lotronex. Lotronex has been a God send for me.""",9.0,36
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""This is the first method of birth control I ever used, and it worked fantastically. I love not having to worry about a pill every day. During the first week of use, I cried a lot, and I felt like it was for no reason.  However, this was also the first week after I moved out of my house that I grew up in, so I am willing blame the move for the weepiness.  The only other thing that I could even dream of complaining about is that it caused a slight amount of discharge.  It&#039;s not enough to cause any problems though, or really even any inconvenience.

I never had any breakthrough bleeding, weight gain, moodiness beyond that first week, NO real issues.  I suggest this to anyone who can&#039;t keep up with the pill, or even if they can!""",9.0,0
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""I have a love/hate relationship with mirtazapine. Positives: When I first started it, it just about saved my life and lifted me from deep depression to mild/moderate depression. It also helped anxiety. It sure does its job putting you to sleep - which I really needed. I get a good 9 hours sleep EVERY night, which is amazing. Somehow it seems like It&#039;s the only drug I can tolerate even at higher dosages. Also at higher dosages, it starts to be more activating than sedating. Higher dosages also makes you a bit less hungry than smaller dosages.
Negatives: Weight gain!!! I gained 8 kg in less than 3 months. Makes you sleepy. Not effective enough. It doesn&#039;t Seem to help me coping with stress at all. I&#039;m bipolar, and it has not made me hypomanic""",7.0,13
Lorcaserin,Obesity,"""Started the trial exactly 2 weeks ago. Weighed in at 305, 5&#039;9&quot; I am at my heaviest weight, even heavier (20#!!) Than being 9 months pregnant. First week I lost 8#, it makes me super tired, a little crabby, and I get a small headache. This week I went down to 1 pill a day hoping it wouldn&#039;t make me exhausted. Still tired and only lost 2.5# but also on my monthly this week. Ugh. Trial is up and I am not sure I want to fork over the $75 each refill. I&#039;m conflicted. So yes it helps curb appetite and helped me lose over 10#! But I&#039;m also drinking a ton of water and working out 3 days a week.""",7.0,20
Nifedipine,Raynaud's Syndrome,"""NIfedipine helps""",9.0,10
Bupropion,Depression,"""Just started this medication 2 days ago - 150mg pill daily for the first week and then it will be 2 pills daily after the first week. I took the 1st pill in the evening and it gave me a serious energy jolt, lifted my mood and I also stayed awake until 2am. I couldn&#039;t get myself to sleep plus I was jittery all night. My sleep was not that great and woke up very tired. The jittery feeling subsided in the morning, so I decided to take pill 2 in the afternoon. This was much better, just little drowsy. My mood is currently calm and content. 

I took Zoloft several years ago and while on that medication, I was ready to kill somebody. I stopped it immediately. 

Hubby says I don&#039;t nag and yell at him as much, so I am glad for my happy pill! ;)""",9.0,90
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I starting taking 1 month after experiencing a TIA, took for one month then quit after one month. I have now been a non smoker for 7 months.""",9.0,11
Catapres,Hypertensive Emergency,"""Clonodine has saved me more times than I care to remember from opiate to benzo withdrawal.  I&#039;ll never understand why it isn&#039;t prescribed more often and why on earth benzodiazepines are given out so carelessly given they are nearly impossible to get off of after years of use and seizures-death are possible if quitting too suddenly.  You can also experience withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines for up to three years.  
Rant over....""",9.0,14
Saxenda,Obesity,"""I started Saxenda 2 weeks ago. The only side effect I have had is being tired all the time. I have lost 6 lbs with no exercise,  but now that my kids are back at school I&#039;ll be going to the gym. 
I find that I am not hungry for like 3 days, by the 4th day I am starving. I will be starting 1.8 in 2 days so hopefully that will stop the every couple day hunger.""",9.0,8
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve never been a depressed person until now. I call it a situational depression. I tried to handle it on my own at first but got so tired of crying all the time decided I needed help, something to get me over the hump. So, I&#039;ve been on Pristiq for about a month. At first I felt like I was in a Benadryl haze for about a week. Just felt strange. One night about a week ago I woke up with the worst night sweats I&#039;ve ever had, like I just ran 10 miles. Drenched! I could have wrung out my shirt, gross. I also have zero appetite. I wasn&#039;t hungry until about 5:00 today and just had half of a salad. I seem to get full fast. As far as my mood, much better. I&#039;m not crying my eyes out everyday which is so refreshing. I feel less anxious.""",8.0,6
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine / codeine,Headache,"""Works outstanding for my migraines.""",10.0,9
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""Started at 5mg twice a day.  Got dizzy about 20 mins after taking it but that didn&#039;t last long.  After a week I just didn&#039;t feel it was helping, but I also was given gabapentin for pain which my doctor said would help with anxiety.  Afraid to take the two together so just stopped the Buspar. I&#039;m thinking I will try adding the Buspar back in again and giving it a little bit longer.  Hoping for better.""",4.0,7
Trazodone,ibromyalgia,"""Some reviewers are commenting Trazodone &quot;does nothing&quot; for their fibromyalgia and only helps them sleep.  Yet, insomnia is a HUGE part of the illness!  For me, pain is the most crucial factor keeping me from sleeping.  However, I find that when I sleep, I have a much better day afterwards-- usually with less pain.  [It&#039;s a cycle.]  I look forward to my quality of life continuing to improve.  I have used a much lower dose of Trazodone in the past, and it worked excellently for sleep.  This time, I&#039;ve had to take 150 mgs (plus muscle relaxers sometimes).  I need and plan for 10 hours of sleep.  Sometimes I wake up feeling great.  When I awaken groggy, it wears off after awhile and is usually because I didn&#039;t go to bed early enough.""",10.0,24
Esomeprazole,GERD,"""Nexium is great.  Pantoprazole (Protonix) also works just as good.""",10.0,14
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I had the worst experience with Monistat. I thought the medicine wasn&#039;t working and it was just the yeast infection getting worse. I was bleeding and swollen. I was unable to walk or sit down with our incredible pain. I don&#039;t remember crying because of pain since I was a child. I went to the doctor in the middle of the day crying in bathroom while I tried to hold it together on a conference call. The doctor said it was really nasty. I was allergic. I had chemical burns internally and externally. From now on it is Diflucan all the way.  They need to warn about the possibility of this reaction. I had to leave during a very important meeting at work because I was practically writhing in pain.""",1.0,3
Cialis,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Doctor prescribed Tamsulosin (Flowmax) for treatment of BPH. After taking for 30+ days, no improvement and ED side effects were terrible. Stopped Tamsulosin and started Cialis 5mg daily, now for about 45 days. BPH conditions have improved and ED side effects have gone completely away. Now trying to get my Medicare Rx insurance company to approve Cialis 5mg for my BPH drug treatment.""",10.0,62
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""I started this medicine about a week ago. Ever since then I have been fatigued, dizzy, nauseous, having migraines, sensitive to light, and haven&#039;t been able to concentrate. I was taking 2 a day but I felt so horrible I bumped myself down to only one a day. My abscess has burst but I still feel weak and very sore.""",3.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for about 6 months now. I really love it. The first period i had on this pill was pretty rough. Like crazy heavy with lots of clots/tissue. But that was a one time thing. Then I would spot for two weeks at a time and that got annoying. But Now my periods are very light and last only a few days but still with same period symptoms. So far no weight gain at all but my breasts have gotten huge! I was an A cup and now I&#039;m a C. My skin is also very clear! I don&#039;t really have any complaints!""",10.0,5
Apremilast,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I have had psoriasis for 30 years. Last year, Fumaderm successfully cleared my psoriasis but unfortunately it lowered my while blood cell count so I had to come off it.  The dermatologist suggested Otezla. I was on it for three months and during this time my psoriasis has flared up and it was never as bad as it is now.  I have it on my arms for the first time and I am devastated that I cant wear short sleeves.  I had got used to being able to wear skirts and shorts.  My skin is sore and itchy.  We are all unique and different and I am very happy for those that saw an improvement. For me it was a flop. The side affects were bearable and were just headaches and sleeplessness.""",1.0,9
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""The medicine works, but it has really bad side effects on me, severe headache, dizziness, can&#039;t get out of my bed, feels like fainting out, but I have to continue the med so that I can be healed. :(""",5.0,12
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Nexplanon in November 2012, I didn&#039;t know when it started working because I was in bootcamp but I don&#039;t think I got my period for 3-4 months. When I do get my period, I don&#039;t know how long it will last because the 1st one I got was 4 days, and the one after was 2 weeks. The only REALLY BAD thing I&#039;ve found is weight gain. I&#039;ve been able to get rid of some of the weight, but not enough to where I feel comfortable with myself again. I think I gained 22lbs I went from 116lbs to 138lbs. Aside from that, it works great.""",4.0,9
Bontril Slow Release,Obesity,"""I started taking Bontril 105mg for about 4 days and haven&#039;t weighed myself yet. I used to take this pill about 4 years ago and lost around 30 pounds, but then stopped taking them when my former Doctor stopped prescribing diet pills. It was until a co-worker referred me to a new Doctor and I am completely happy with him. He first gave me Adipex but after 2 months with no weight loss results he changed me to Bontril last week. I am confident and happy that I am back to this pill and more than sure that it will work. I am 157 and 5&quot; and my goal is to lose 35 pounds before my 20 months old birthday.""",7.0,27
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine,None,"""I was first prescribed Fioricet (Fiorinol) 25 years ago. Since then, it has been just about the only medicine I&#039;ve taken which successfully alleviated my migraines. The only exception was the Imitrex injection. As new medicines came out, my doctors would ask me to try them but I always went back to my Fioricet.

""",9.0,5
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""I took Prozac successfully for 12 years until I became immune to its benefits.""",9.0,179
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""Recently diagnosed bi polar. I was on Latuda 40mg and felt good. After two weeks of the 80mg that my psychiatrist prescribed me I started to notice severe depression. It would occur about 30 minutes after taking. I was even having suicidal thoughts which has never happened to me. The first night I stopped taking it I did not feel depressed at all. The med just didn&#039;t work for me. We are going to try Abilify next.""",3.0,22
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""All I can say is wow! Fantastic product I&#039;ve had acne for about 20 years I&#039;m 34, and nothing worked for me and at my age and still spotty its very depressing, then my doctor told me about Duac. I used it for about a week and my face went a bit dry so I gave it a couple of days and started again and now my face is completely clear and my scars have faded! If you have got acne then this is amazing!  I&#039;ve never been so happy with my skin and I&#039;m getting married soon and over the moon that my face will be clear for that. """,10.0,57
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I was prescribed lexapro for severe generalised anxiety and moderate depression (the depression was a result of the anxiety). I&#039;m on day 16. I experienced some mild nausea and increased anxiety for the first 2 days, and headaches for about 5 days, but after day 5 the only remaining side effects are being jittery on and off, and a feeling of tightness in my chest at times. I started feeling decreased anxiety from day 3, and by day 7 the anxiety was significantly less. The depression got better from about day 5. Overall, at day 16, I feel significantly better and am living my life as I used to, for the most part.""",9.0,63
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""I have been on this medicine for only about a week. The first day I took it, I got a migraine and the pain relief was similar to a tylenol or an ibuprofen. The next day (day 2) I took my daily dose, (I may either take 1 at a time twice a day or 2 at a time one time per day) so I took two this time and I felt much better than day one. My body adjusted well. My dose that I was given was VERY small to begin but my doctor said he will up my dose in December at my follow up visit. I take it everyday (BUCCAL FILM) which tastes minty but can get stuck on my teeth and takes 30 mins to dissolve. It kicks in about 20-45 mind after taking, but I get the full effect HOURS afterwards. Ok start to a new life without hardcore pain meds. Not great but ok.""",7.0,28
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Just had my 1st colonoscopy using Suprep. Ok, here&#039;s the deal: It tastes really awful. Really, really awful.  By far, the absolute worst thing I have ever tasted.  One half hour after the first dose   32 oz of water and apple juice, I projectile vomited.  At one point, my system was being flushed from both ends, which indicated that it actually did work.  Oy.  Relief.

I was unable to finish the next morning&#039;s prep without having a violent reaction.  I vomited almost immediately about 5 times.  Was completely unable to keep this stuff down. 
Still, apparently, I was cleaned out enough to go ahead with the Colonoscopy. If there&#039;s an alternative to this horribleness in 10 years, sign me up!
Also- what&#039;s up with the price? Outrageous.""",7.0,12
Atripla,HIV Infection,"""I&#039;ve been on Atripla now for 2 months and it&#039;s a great drug. There were defiantly some wicked side effects, strange dreams, frequent bathroom trips and mild hallucinations, but after a few weeks they were gone and in 3 weeks I went from a viral load of over 35,000 to undetectable. 
""",9.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I have been on the patch for about 2 years now, it is really good and simple to use, no weight gain no throwing up. After a year I decided to swap to the pill just to try and had a horrible time. I felt sick all of the time, was too moody and just wanted to be alone, my sex drive plumeted and everything felt horrible. I went back on the patch and everythings been fine since. The only problem is I get a square shaped rash wherever it has been.""",9.0,0
Sonata,Insomnia,"""I have no problem going to sleep (9 or 10).  I&#039;ll will quite frequently wake up at 1:00am or 2:00am and cannot get back to sleep. When this happens I take 10mg and I will quickly go back to sleep until 4:30am or 5:00am which is the time I get up. If I get 6 to 7 hour of total sleep without waking up I won&#039;t take the Sonata .""",9.0,3
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I have been taking this medicine for a little over 2 months. I take it for 3 weeks at a time then I will break for a week. I have lost 28 pounds. This is extraordinary for me. I have been obese for 15 years and have tried everthing. This is the answer for me.""",10.0,20
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I was sexually assaulted  (raped) December 15th and took Plan B 8hrs after the occurance. I was ovulating and I am overweight and I&#039;ve read that the pill is worthless for someone like me. I was due for my period the 19th and it never came. I literally prayed for my period for Christmas. It came the day after, on the 26th lol. So even if you&#039;re ovulating and overweight, it will work. Put the phone down and relax. You will be fine.""",10.0,11
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Menstrual Disorders,"""I so amazed of how this pill helped me! I have tried everything and nothing worked. One of my friends recommended it to me so I decided to ask my gyn if I can try it and he was like I see why not! So yes it works........And I have no side effects as many people say I think every body is different.""",10.0,3
Metoprolol,Atrial Fibrillation,"""Loss of sexual appetite, tingling fingers.""",7.0,9
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I have been working out for the past year and a half. I&#039;ve taken many kinds of diet pills and let me tell you this is by far the BEST thing. I&#039;ve lost 35lbs and I feel wonderful. I do feel a little jittery but I can handle that. It&#039;s great and I hope it never goes away. Love it!""",10.0,150
Testim,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Doctor did blood work and found I had Low T, started today with two tubes 1%. The smell is clean and barely noticiable.  Maybe different for different people.  Anyway I will post back.""",9.0,11
Aspirin / oxycodone,Pain,"""It works really well for my fibromyalgia/arthritis pain but had side effects due to aspirin.""",5.0,10
Amrix,Muscle Spasm,"""I have neck problems and been on Amrix for a month and it has done wonders.""",9.0,24
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I am only 18 years old and had to take this for a Uti. This would be my 4th one this year and I haven&#039;t had any other problems with any of the other antiobiotics I&#039;ve taken until this one. STAY CLEAR OF THIS!!! It is absolutely awful. I had to take it twice a day for 7 days and let me tell you this medication made me feel like RUBBISH  for all of the seven days. I dreaded taking this and everytime I took it I would have a minor breakdown and would gag just even looking at it. Like why would I purposely want to consume something that practically poisoned me. For seven days straight I had SEVERE nausea and i felt like I was going to puke all day, along with that, I had the worst pounding headaches. I couldnt even get out of bed the first 3 days""",1.0,14
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had the Mirena in for almost five years - this has been the best for quality of life. I used to be very unwell with endometriosis for many years - now I don&#039;t even get a period. I am 25 and without children. I have had some slight side effects of slight weight gain and loss of libido - however these I keep in check with exercise and an understanding partner. Worked for me - hope it can for you.""",9.0,1
Paroxetine,Panic Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Paxil for a few days now, I can already begain to feel it calming me down and controlling my attacks, seems each day I&#039;m getting a bit better. I hope within the next two weeks it completely eliminates them like it has for so many others. Only time can tell I guess, just wanted to say that it is actually working and making me feel better so if you are suffering like I have my whole life (I&#039;m now a 23 year old male) please look into this. This is the only thing I have found to actually do anything for me whatsoever. Don&#039;t live your life terrified you going to have a panic attack infront of people and fear losing your friends and life because of it. Make this move and talk to your doctor about Paxil.""",9.0,5
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I take Cialis 20 mg at least 12 hour before sex surprisingly is more effective the I take it 3-4 hours before. I eat, drink couple of alcohol drinks too but it works all the time. Changed my sex life.""",10.0,97
Neurontin,,"""I use to be addicted to xanax even though my first doctor in NC told me the drug was not addicted. I have gone from taking 3mg of xanax to almost not taking the drug at all.  I can focus much better and the sleep is unbelievable. A dreamlike state.  I sometimes sleep through my first alarm,  but eventually wake up.  At first I feel groggy, but after a shower I feel great. I feel like with any other drug your body builds up a tolerance and my doctor has gradually increases my dosage. This is a wonder drug for me.  I wish I would have known about it before getting addicted to xanax. The blurred vision eventually goes away.""",10.0,76
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Where do I start? No sex drive, horrible attitude towards EVERYTHING, anxious, horrible cramps. I was on the pill for almost a year I felt fine but I wasn&#039;t always on time about taking it so I switched over to the implanon. For 10 months I got my period non stop. For some weeks it would be a light period, but still a period. Then for another month or so I would get heavy heavy periods with cramps that made it so hard to get up from bed. Which I had never experienced!!! I was so hard for me to want to have sex. I don&#039;t recommend this AT ALL and to top it off my Dr. didn&#039;t want me to get off it. Saying they could just give me ANOTHER HORMORNAL PILL to stop the bleeding. HECK NO!!""",1.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for about 2-3 years I would say, it is great for preventing pregnancy, but it has made my period weird, it stopped my period for 5 months, and stressed the hell out of me, I do feel incredibly tired taking this pill, and my sex drive isn&#039;t as high as it use to be before this pill. I&#039;m deciding I&#039;ll probably be going off this pill.""",5.0,5
Dofetilide,Arrhythmia,"""I was given a Rx for Predisone to help alleviate bursitis in my hip.  After taking the Z pack for 4 days I started have rapid heart rate.... I called the doctor and he said to go to the emergency room, I was admitted to hospital with a HR of 180.  After several days of trying different options  they decided to use the electrical shock method,   doctor tried it 3 times and he said it still did not get into right rate,  he called another doctor that specializes in the &quot;electrical&quot; part of the heart and he started me ton Tikosyn and Eliquis and within 4 hours my rate was normal.  Then I had to stay in the hospital for 3 more days   (7 days total).Having problems with feet  &amp; leg swelling and getting my diabetes back in acceptable range.""",9.0,26
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""Didnt work. Hit my anxiety to the max in just 4 days. """,1.0,49
Valium,Temporomandibular Joint Disorde,"""This medicine has helped my jaw to relax, relieving a lot of the pain. More Doctors should be aware of TMJ and its effects!""",8.0,37
Tri-Estarylla,Acne,"""Absolutely HORRIBLE! My pharmacy switched me over from Tri-Pravafram, which was working very well for me. I was told this medication was &quot;exactly the same&quot; as the Tri-P...Lies. Within one week, I had had two acne cysts near my mouth. This never happened to me. Two weeks later, my entire face was covered in cysts and painful whiteheads..my forehead and chin/jawline took the worst beating. I didn&#039;t really connect the medication to my issue since the pharmacist had assured me this drug was identical to what I was on before until about 3 months later. I switched pharmacies, and got on Tri-Sprintec and everything cleared up within a month.""",1.0,1
Phenylephrine,mulation) (phenylephrine),"""This product didn&#039;t make the slightest difference, a total waste of money. I won&#039;t be buying it again.""",1.0,3
Methadone,Pain,"""I have always been very sensitive to medications and found after surgeries that the only one tolerated was Dilaudid.  Years of back pain, fibromyalgia and migraines were treated with ibuprofen and acetaminophen. I found I had cancer and the Dilaudid stopped working as soon as it started working, so my doctor suggested I try methadone.  I was surprised because I thought that was for heroin addicts.  I had no idea it was a pain reliever.  Now I can go 7 hours between doses and I don&#039;t feel nausea or high from it.  I now realize that people who use illegal drugs to relieve chronic pain should reconsider how methadone could save their lives.""",10.0,18
Accutane,Acne,"""Had two doses over many years.  At 15 / 16 my skin was masked by spots and only a little could be seen around my eyes and in addition I suffered with cold sores breaking out all around my lips.  Ugly was the only way I felt.  So it was a Dr Freshwater in Chester who prescribed the first time after a very tearful consultation in approximately  1975/1976.  

The result was amazing and it gave me my confidence to go out and comments about my skin stopped.

However the spots came back again in my early 40&#039;s - so off to the docs again and private this time with a Dr Lister in Wrexham and a lot more rigid processes to be checked.  Again the course cleared my spots.

Side effects were dry lips and facial skin that was easily managed with creams.""",9.0,13
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had the implant for 3 months and I hate it. The first month I bleed for 10 days heavy like a period, and then started the next period 20 days later.  Everytime me and my baby&#039;s father had sex I&#039;d bleed for two to three days and if I got upset I&#039;d bleed. The next month I had a period 15 days apart, and when we had sex or if I got upset the same thing. This month the same. I find myself having to wear a pad or liner most days. The hate it and plan on having it removed asap. My sister who has the it also has the same problem. I feel like I&#039;m bleeding constantly and she has the same complaint, we are both getting it removed.""",4.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I had been on Ortho-Tri cyclen for over ten years which worked great for me. I lost my insurance 2 years ago &amp; my Dr put me on Trinessa. I have always had bad acne even in my 30&#039;s &amp; on Ortho. Trinessa has totally cleared up my face!!! I feel so attractive now! I do have depression &amp; am on medication for that. I have not had any bad side effects from Trinessa. The only thing (which is minor to me) is that I sometimes spot a tiny bit in between periods but not every month. My boobs also become tender during my period but they haven&#039;t grown :( Overall, I LOVE Trinessa!!!""",10.0,7
Triumeq,HIV Infection,"""I have taking Triumeq for two weeks now after I completely stopped taking any meds for 4 months.  My viral load was at 80,000 and in about two weeks I have a doctor&#039;s appt to recheck my general numbers again.  Unfortunately, I have had several side effects from insomnia, bloating, stomach pains,  fatigue, and dizziness. I&#039;m hoping that as the weeks go by my body will become acustom to Triumeq and lessen my side effects.  As per paying goes, my co pay was suppose to be $100, however the staff at my drug store introduce me to a coupon from the makers of Triumeq and the maker is covering my copay! I will update my comment one I&#039;ve visited with my doctor. ..namaste""",9.0,18
Myrbetriq,Overactive Bladde,"""I have had issues with bladder leakage for years.  My doc did the mesh implant and I still have some, not as much, but some leaks.  After a few questions, he determined that I had &quot;over active bladder&quot; problems as well.  I&#039;ve been on this medication now for about 6 weeks.  At first, I was on 25 mg and still had not so perfect results, he bumped it up to 50 mg and I have no problems now.  So far, no side effects and I&#039;m thrilled with the results.  Expensive, yes...there is a $50 card on their website, if that helps.  I would definitely recommend.""",9.0,52
Concerta,ADHD,"""For a while it was good, I was doing okay in school and focusing more, but the more I increased my dose the worse the quality of life became, my social anxiety went through the roof. The worst part about it for me was that when my dose was 72 mg the cutoff or withdrawal was horrible, as soon as it wore off my face would get a big red rash and would pulsate, and my pores would get huge, this would happen everyday, and it was irritating and made me self conscious, so I took myself off the medication and noticed it stopped. I haven&rsquo;t been on it since and I would like to start a new medication with less side effects.""",4.0,1
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""So I&#039;ve been on Nexplanon for 2 years this June. (2014). 
Pros- it works, I don&#039;t have to worry about taking a pill everyday, I don&#039;t feel it in my arm, I don&#039;t have a period but every 8 to 6 months and it&#039;s super light. Only gained 5 pounds in 2 yrs. 
Cons- I had to deal with a little bit of acne, but after seeing a dermatologist I have great skin. It made me moody, I would be moody around the same time every month, so it was like I had PMS but never a period to follow. I am tired a lot. I got headaches and nausea for the first 6 months. I developed irritable bowel syndrome, however I fixed that issue by taking fiber regularly and probiotics and I&#039;m fine now.
All in all I&#039;ve had a good experience nothing major I&#039;ve had to deal with.""",10.0,23
Jublia,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I had very severe fungus in four toes and had tried a number of over the counter topical medications. I saw the ads for Jublia and finally started using the product about a year ago. Three of my four toes are completely cured and the big toe on my left foot is the only fungus issue left. It&#039;s been slow going on this nail, but about 1/3 has grown back completely healthy. I think it might be another year, but I am committed to the process.""",8.0,18
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""The first batch was awful!  After reading this blog/reviews, for batch #2, I mixed a pkg of crystal lite into each cup and then I sliced a lemon and bit into a slice before drinking thru a straw at the very back of my throat, and then biting the lemon again. This really worked much better.  I am almost done.""",6.0,11
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the implant for a couple of months now, &amp; it&#039;s working out great! Although my emotions are heightened and I have suffered with mouth sores. My periods have stopped all together and my skin is fine. I encourage this to anyone!""",10.0,1
Pristiq,Depression,"""For years I refused medication for my depression and anxiety disorder. I had tried a few in the past (Lexapro, Effexor etc) but they hadn&#039;t helped or caused me to gain weight. After having my baby my anxiety and depression became so bad I couldn&#039;t leave the house. I met another lady who suggested this medication. I was really hesitant but I had to try something for my babies sake. This medication has really changed my life. I am
A different person completely. I feel strong and don&#039;t remember the last time I cried (I use to be a daily cryer!). I am still anxious sometimes but life doesn&#039;t seem so hard anymore. Everyone that knows me has noticed the difference in me. It took about three days to get use to it, but it&#039;s been great since.""",10.0,52
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I was exposed to carbon monoxide chronically and it has effected my thyroid. I was having a period every other week when I went into my doctor to see what was going on, and my Lh hormone was way too high. I did my own research into the patch &amp; found out about the increased amount of estrogen and figured I&#039;d give it a try. I had already been on Lo-Seasonique and Seasonique, both were great at first, then I&#039;d have breakthrough bleeding. The patch has completely stopped my breakthrough bleeding. I have gained a small amount of weight, but my breasts have grown so I don&#039;t notice it much. The patch does leave a red mark when I take it off, but it&#039;s gone within a few hours and I don&#039;t experience the itching that others have mentioned!""",10.0,6
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve only been taking Buspar for a few days, and I haven&#039;t noticed any anxiety.  But the side effects make me sick as, but are temporarily, and I think mine are magnified because I&#039;m on so many medications.  So far it works and is also used for sex dysfunction, which has helped my sex life with my partner.  To each their own.  Definitely do not drive on this medication.""",8.0,58
Scopolamine,Motion Sickness,"""Have used this product several times. I use to get motion sickness while on even a row boat.. this stuff really did the trick for me""",10.0,6
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""This week make it my third week on the pill, I haven&#039;t seen any result. I&#039;m also on a 1200 calories a day and run 5 miles 3x a wk. Ever since I started the medicine, I&#039;m feeling very sad and depressed I&#039;m not sure if that comes from the pills. I&#039;m ready to stop because I rather be happy instead of taking the pills with no result and   side Effects. I wasted $$. Congrats!!! to the ones that it works for.""",1.0,3
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""UPDATE : Starting weight 221.6lbs on April 8th, 5ft 3&quot; tall, 47yr old female, this morning I am 188lbs. That&#039;s 33.6lbs down basically without exercising. Down from a size 18 shorts to a 14.  I have a few clothes that once were too tight and my gut hung over that fit me now. And shorts I bought 4 years ago that I can pull off without unbuttoning. I have jeans from 2004 that I kept that were sentimental and I can almost button without a muffin top.  This is why I push on....this is something I never thought I would feel, I look in the mirror and sorta see the old me coming back....its working for me and my husband can tell you my self confidence is better than its been in a LONG time!""",9.0,70
Amitriptyline,Vulvodynia,"""On Dec 2015 I had excruciating cutting burning vaginal pain. Along with frequent urgency to go urinate , all the test under the sun was done but all came back negative and after 2 months of tests my urogynocologist said its volvodaneia. He prescribed Amitriptyline .
I was very skeptical about this. .then finally I started with 5 mg for my body to get used it.Then 1 week after I did 10 mg...and after 10 days I went to 15 mg...that did the trick no more paib but then I amped it to 20 mg.
I never thought I will be able to have normal life again but this med saved my life.In this 6 weeks of taking Amitriptyline I had few days of pain of level 2 .but rest days so far ok.no pain !!
I have been told to take this med for3months.""",10.0,18
Soolantra,Rosacea,"""Immediate itching and burning after applying.  Developed redness and several red bumps and whiteheads.  Very painful.""",1.0,15
Chlordiazepoxide,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""Librium is AWESOME for my alcohol withdrawals. Maybe everyone is different but it works real good for me. I&#039;m up doing housework when I should be shaking on the couch and not being able to do anything.""",10.0,51
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""This was prescribed for lower back pain.  I was to take 1 before bed to help me sleep. Unfortunately, my body often reacts opposite to what is expected.  It gave me insomnia.  My brain refused to shut off while taking it.  The doctor switched me to Soma, which works well for me.""",1.0,21
Dilantin,Epilepsy,"""It made me very sick.  It caused a reaction of large hives and made me throw up.""",1.0,6
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been taking Cymbalta (60mg) for around 6 months now and it seems to be really helping me with my anxiety and depression. I don&#039;t panic over little things anymore which is great and my friends and family have really seen an improvement in my mood. Decreased my appetite and emotional eating and I&#039;ve lost 17 kilos (37 pounds).

Negative (but bearable) side effects would be moderate fatigue, the occasional headache if I take my dose late, weird dreams every night, twitching, dizziness when I stand up. The worst thing I&#039;ve noticed is memory problems, I sometimes can&#039;t remember simple words and get a little confused.""",8.0,24
Clonazepam,Burning Mouth Syndrome,"""In conjunction with 40mg of Lexapro at bedtime clonazepam is extremely effective.""",10.0,13
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I feel psychotic! I had a baby two months ago and needed a low dose estrogen pill. I feel overwhelmed, anxious, bloated and very emotional. After having an emotional breakdown over nothing, I am stopping this immediately. """,1.0,41
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""I wad prescribed Lyrica after being newly diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I am taking it before bed and do not feel any better!""",3.0,0
Metoclopramide,Gastroparesis,"""I had the nerves in my lower back burned due to several back surgeries. I started this bloating, throwing up and terrible stomach pain. My doctor did a gastric emptying study and yes I have gastropries. After doing tons of research and my great doctor the main way to get this gastropries is from the injury to nerves in the back. It all fell into place. Some days r great some are horrible. My biggest problem is my diet. I am not over weight have lost 25 lbs sense January. I just eat whatever I want then pay later. My biggest problem is the fullness, sometimes it&#039;s hard to catch my breath . Does anyone have that problem. Like right now my tummy is just making real weird noises. Anybody have that?""",7.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""My first time ever trying birth control. I accidentally started it when I was spotting and and week later my period came. Now I&#039;m on my 18th day and I&#039;ve never been on my period this long before. I have in the past but only because I&#039;ve had a stressful month. I&#039;m shedding a lot more and have cramps and back ache from time to time. I&#039;m thinking of staying it on it for one more month since maybe my body is getting used to it so we&#039;ll see. I&#039;m going to let my doctor know and keep her updated""",4.0,1
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""Muscle pain
Max dosage does not bring my BP to a safe level
Only staying with it because I&#039;ve tried dozens of others with extreme side effects""",2.0,19
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I had one injection in June 2012 after seeing a GP about wanting to try for a baby soon and he suggested I need to take Rubella immunisation and contraceptive. He recommended Depo as he suggested it has minimum impact on my body before getting pregnant because it&#039;s a progesterone only. After the visit I found out on the net that the Depo shot can stop my ovulation for up to 2 years! I was a mess for a couple of month, but after 6 months I felt my cycle were coming back, and after 10 month before I even got a regular period back I fell pregnant. Now we have a very healthy and happy 1.5 year old :) It is effective as a contraceptive and I&#039;m now feel happy for what happened because I had a chronic anemia before but it got better while pregnant""",5.0,2
Xiaflex,Dupuytren's contracture,"""A very positive experience without noside effects.""",10.0,1
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I love Implanon. Insertion was a breeze. I did have a few mood swings at first but my body adjusted. This is a great reliable birth control.""",10.0,1
Letrozole,Breast Cance,"""Hi everyone,   in 2011 I was diagnosed with stage 3A invasive ductal breast cancer - I went through chemo for 4 months and had double mastectomy in March 2012 - followed by 6 weeks of radiation.  I was put on tamoxifen for a year and then femara which I currently take now. The biggest thing with femara is being like I am constantly tired and &quot;foggy&quot; - I can handle the hot flashes ( we live in Minnesota - where the winter lasts for 6 months) - I just walk around outside with a t shirt on and I&#039;m good to go!  Lately, I have been experiencing hair loss and I don&#039;t know if its due to the femara?  Anyone else have this problem?  Please let me know.  Hang in there beautiful ladies (&amp; men)""",7.0,65
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I haven&#039;t had any serious complications like most of you have. I&#039;ve only had slight weight gain,  very headaches and just irregular spotting that would go away within a couple of days of start. My sex drive is the same,  I love the fact that I don&#039;t have periods. Everyone is different.  I&#039;d  recommend it.""",6.0,6
Pramipexole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""This medicine is a miracle!! OMG! It nearly has made my RLS dissapear, only had it 2 times in 4 weeks since I have been on it! Before I was getting RLS around 2-3 times a day! I couldn&#039;t go to a movie or sit to watch tv, car rides were miserable. Since being on this medication, I have been to a movie and 3 concerts without RLS! I have tryed Requip and Gaberpentin and neither of those worked. I am so happy with this med! I take .50 once a day at night. I think the reason I have had RLS the 2 times in this 4 weeks is that I didn&#039;t take it at the same time those 2 nights, I took it later than usual! All in all, I am very happy with this, I am taking the generic.""",10.0,19
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medicine was fantastic - it allowed me to live my life without mood swings and I finally felt like a normal person. I was able to go about my daily routine without getting severely depressed or getting angry at people. Unfortunately this medicine had a very bad side effect for me that made it so I could no longer take it - my private parts were constantly itchy. I went to doctors and they could not tell me anything because they were just as confused as I was, I did not have any infections or anything like that. I traced back the timeline and thought that this medicine was causing it so I decided to stop taking it and sure enough my itchiness went away. This is a great medication but if you have this side effect you are not alone!""",8.0,0
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve only been taking this for two weeks but I feel a major difference. I am normally super irritable and moody, I feel like this medication has helped me gain the self control to think before I speak. I also feel like it&#039;s relieved me of anxiety, when a situation happens I feel so chill. I also am no longer suffering from extreme depression fatigue, I never had energy to help out around the house and I am able to do dishes, laundry etc.""",10.0,23
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""For everyone freaking out. Calm your nerves. I had unpototected sex with my boyfriend and he 100% ejaculated inside me. I started reading online about how it&#039;s possible but not likely to get pregnant while on or near your period and freaked myself out. So I went and bought plan b 52 hours later to be exact. I too was scared because I thought I might have taken it too late.I got my usual symptoms but my breast were really tender. To the point where I thought it didn&#039;t work. I was on my way to buy a pregnancy test because my period was 2 days late and in the past it only delayed it for a day. But BAM! It started. Turned back around and went home lol. Never been so happy to see it. My advice would be not to stress. And just relax. It will come""",9.0,22
Amitriptyline,Insomnia,"""I have been suffering with sleepless nights for over 8 years.  Nothing seemed to work.   Since I have been prescribed a small dosage of amitryptiline my sleep has very much improved.  I fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.  I actually look forward to going to bed now.""",10.0,193
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I started using the NuvaRing right after my wedding about two months ago. I was looking for a better alternative than the pill. But since then, my moods have drastically changed. I feel like I&#039;m always angry and I can&#039;t even stand my husband sometimes. My husband and friends tell me they&#039;ve notice a huge change in my mood. I have very little tolerance and will go 0 to 100 real quick!! I&#039;ll cry over anything and I just can&#039;t stand myself sometimes. I have not gained any weight and it has not affected intercourse but it may cost me my relationship. Definitely switching back to the pill. My friends are also on the Ring and have no complaints...so it may depend.""",4.0,6
Cipro,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Was prescribed 6 over 3 day no appetite severe burning of my sinuses slow working""",5.0,7
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Took this for UTI nausea and bad headaches kicked in within an hour of taking every pill. Did work for UTI but I would not take this again.""",3.0,3
Haloperidol,Psychosis,"""I have been taking Haldol for a long time and it has controlled my condition very well.""",9.0,49
Adderall XR,ADHD,"""I am a 36 year old African American female graduate student who is currently applying to med school, while working full-time in a hospital pharmacy. I had been on Effexor 150mg daily for several years for depression. Last March (2011), I was diagnosed with ADHD by a LCSW with 30 years of experience in the field. Initially, I was on Concerta 36mg, but switched to the less expensive Adderall XR 20mg daily. I find that my concentration is much better, but I have lost 30 lbs. &amp; have a decreased libido. After taking Adderall XR 20mg for only 3 months, I saw significant improvements in my MCAT score (8th MCAT attempt)! This year, I am will definitely obtain a competitive score &amp; finally secure my spot in med school. THANKS ADDERALL XR!""",10.0,33
Diclegis,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""I am thirteen weeks pregnant and have been taking this medicine since 6 weeks. At first I didn&#039;t notice any difference but one day my nausea disappeared. Completely! I thought that the medicine had nothing to do with it since I was sick for Two weeks while taking it. 3 times I have forgotten to take it l and spent the following day puking. This medicine has given me my life back. I have two younger kids at home and I don&#039;t have the time to be sick.""",10.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been taking this pill for almost a year, probably by far the worst birth control I&#039;ve ever taken (side effects wise).  This pill makes you bleed and spot ALL the TIME. I take it at the exact time every single day and yet somehow my period will start like 2 weeks before I&#039;m supposed to get it and it will last for like a week of just pure spotting. This is verrrrrry annoying and inconvenient for a woman with a boyfriend. You  never know if one day you&#039;re just going to start bleeding or not. Periods are just as bad as before I was on the pill, cramps, bloating, and heaviness of bleeding varies. I also have almost a non existent sex drive which sucks. Also I have been having stomach issues on and off since I&#039;ve been taking this.""",3.0,9
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""Vyvanse has changed my life, for the better. It gives me the motivation and confidence I need to complete tasks that otherwise would be daunting and unappealing. Talk to your doctor first to make sure you actually would benefit from it. The only down side is how expensive it can get if you&#039;re not covered.""",10.0,65
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I had sex on the day of my ovulation. I took a plan b as instructed, no later then 8 hours. I am now 5weeks pregnant. I have done some research and I found that if you are ovulating it will only delay it. So the next three days the sperm can still get to the egg. I&#039;m happy but I&#039;m fortunate to be in a good place... Just be careful out there!""",1.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I take mine every day around the same time but sometimes it&#039;s hard to get it right on the dot. I definitley get very emotional and in my first 3 months had basically constant spotting but now since then I haven&#039;t gotten spotting or period bleeding and it&#039;s been about 4 months, it practically eliminated my period completely besides some symptoms like bloating. I would recommend it if you willing to stick out the first month or two while your bodies adjusting""",9.0,7
Omnicef,Bronchitis,"""Worst experience ever.  I took one capsule and two hours started diarrhea.  I only took one more tablet 12 hours later. I had diarrhea for 4 weeks.  I had hemorrhoid flair up.  Never again will I take this drug. I think it took about 4 months to get my gut straightened out. Be very cautious of this drug""",1.0,9
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Trinessa for years as the generic to OrthotriCyclin.  It was free compared to the expensive version.   I have not noticed issues with this pill at all,  at least not that are very noticeable.   I think the mood swings and emotional distress others are mentioning would happen with or without any BCP because of PMS.  My skin breaks out only the week before my cycle starts, but nothing crazy.   I don&#039;t have breast tenderness,  cramps or discomfort either.   The periods are light and painless as well.   I do notice the bloat like clockwork a week prior to the period,  but it is what it is.   I have not gotten pregnant while on the pill though my guy and I are highly fertile, so it&#039;s obviously working.   Overall I&#039;m happy with it.""",10.0,6
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I am still trying to find the right birth control for me but this IS NOT IT. I was an emotional wreck, constantly crying, fighting with my boy friend and had no energy whatsoever. Only pro is it made my bleeding become normal again, also had zero sex drive and my breasts did not grow like all other pills have made them.""",2.0,6
Xanax,Anxiety,"""This is an ABSOULUTE LIFE SAVER if you have bad anxiety or having a panic attack. Would be lost without it""",10.0,48
Finasteride,Androgenetic Alopecia,"""At the tender age of 25, I noticed that my hair was beginning to thin. Not wanting to look like my dad or brother, I got a prescription for Propecia. So far, it&#039;s been working. In fact, if I miss a dosage, I&#039;ll notice little bits of my hair fall into my keyboard or the pages of a book I&#039;m reading!

Yes, this medication is expensive. My insurance won&#039;t cover it at all. (Funny that they cover Viagra, though). The only side effect is that I do notice a slight decrease in my sex drive - but honestly that&#039;s probably good. Keeps me out of trouble.""",9.0,124
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I have been having recurring yeast infections for about a year now. When I had one last year my doctor prescribed me one pill of fluconazole and it really didn&#039;t work. So I was hesitant when I recently got one last month and attempted to cure  it with OTC med but I don&#039;t think it fully went away because here I am again with another yeast infection. Well my doctor just gave me 2 pills of fluconazole. My discharge has completely gone and now I still have a little itch. I&#039;m praying after I take this second pill it would fully go away because it&#039;s really starting to depress me. My doctor is testing me for everything (even diabetes) I hope its nothing serious and just a yeast infection""",8.0,16
Citalopram,Depression,"""(Female, 23) The side effects are awful, but go away. I experienced nausea and insomnia, weight gain, libido death, and difficulty achieving orgasm. The nausea and insomnia went away in 1.5-2 weeks, but the nausea almost made me stop taking the medication. Glad I didn&#039;t though! All side effects were gone by week 8. Be patient! This medication has worked wonders. I feel MOTIVATED and excited about my future, and I don&#039;t run away from my problems. As a side note, I may have experienced weight gain because I was not eating regularly before I began taking it. The weight gain wasn&#039;t drastic though, I just look healthy and I&#039;ve lost my sallow complexion. Overall, the adjustment period can be brutal but it is well worth it. Good luck!""",10.0,37
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I forgot to add to my last post that ever since I got the Mirena my skin has gotten very oily and I am now having acne problems. I feel bloated All the time and anxious most of the times. My energy level is poor I hardly want to get up from bed and cramp a lot. :(""",1.0,2
Bupropion,Depression,"""Great medication. Prescribed after job loss and bad breakup. After laying on the cohch for two months socially isolated, I gabe it a try and it certainly has helped me see the brighter side of things and begin to find new motivation in life.""",9.0,64
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""The side effects for this pill are horrible. I took it within 24 hours of having unprotected sex. It made me dizzy, nauseous right after I took i . A week layer, my right ovary starts hurting me and now I am getting awful hives all over my body, very itchy . I&#039;ve been spotting for 3 days now. Waste of money.""",1.0,4
Selenium sulfide,Tinea Versicol,"""I have had tinea versicolor for years and was recently told to buy selsun, I asked the chemist who sold me selsun gold, it has selenium sulfide which I am gathering is THE IMPORTANT STUFF ! Initially I was looking for Selsun... isn&#039;t that the shampoo? Anyway I rub Selsun gold over my upper body and behind knees min. 10min before shower and sometimes leave overnight (albeit will remain naked or wear old shirt and throw into wash, cause its abit smelly) and viola no reddish brown itchy spots/clusters that turn white until eventually some time later blend back into normal skin colour. I noted regular use in the current warmer months this year has meant I am all clear!""",10.0,23
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking Adipex on 5/4/12. My first visit was 5/3 and I weighed in at 165.2lbs! The first couple of days I was only taking half a pill, and I did feel a little jittery, but nothing major. The first two weeks I was on it I did the 30 day shred four days a week and ate really good, but I got off track and haven&#039;t eaten healthy since, or worked out. My first visit after I started I lost 11.8 pounds. I actually weighed myself about a hour ago, and I weighed 145lbs. Let me just say that this medicine did not give me energy, and it didn&#039;t mess with my sleep at all. It only messed up my naps, which I loved because I have a 10 month old who doesn&#039;t sleep good at night. Just wanted to come and share my results. Hope I helped!""",10.0,33
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I had protected sex, but the condom broke. I didn&#039;t know until I saw a piece of the condom 24 hours later. I took Next Choice about 12 hours later (36 hours?) of the incident. I got my period 5 days early. My only side effects were headaches.""",10.0,1
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I have been taking opiates for years. In the last year and a half it really spiralled out of control. I was completely addicted to oxycontin. I had to have it everyday and spent so much money on it. I tried several times to quit cold turkey. The physical withdrawals I could handle but PAWS was another story. I never made it past 2 weeks. Finally i tried Suboxone. I am on day 10 and it has been so easy. I take 8mg twice a day and will reduce it to 4mg twice a day. While I know iIwill need to get off the Suboxone at some point, it is better than buying oxy&#039;s everyday and spending goodness knows how much money. My only regret is that I didn&#039;t go on it sooner. I am so happy with myself and feel like I have my life back.""",9.0,45
Salofalk,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""I have mild UC and I was prescribed both pentasa and salofalk enema. I found that those 2 taken together works really great and my symptoms disappeared after 5 days. Taking pentasa (pill form) by itself did not helped at all until I started the enema after a week.""",9.0,1
Sumavel DosePro,Migraine,"""Took the pain away in 15 min. The injection site bruises and bleeds. But still worth it. I felt the nausea associated with this medication for about the first 10 mins and extreme tiredness. Got it as a sample but will for sure fill the prescription. Most effective and fastest working migraine medicine so far.""",9.0,7
Gianvi,Menstrual Disorders,"""At first, i thought this was great.  Same as Yaz, good for menstrual regulation.  However, after three months, I felt like I was losing my mind.  I was moody, depressed, anxious, irritable, and felt completely crazy.  My friends and co-workers started noticing my mood swings too.  I stayed on the med because it was fully covered, whereas Yaz costs a significant amount more.  Recently I switched back to Yaz and couldn&#039;t be feeling better.  I feel like my normal self again.   I would rather spend the extra money on the name brand than ever go through that feeling again.""",2.0,7
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""I am male age 65 years old. My nurse practitioner is trying to wean me off Valium after taking it ( 5 mgs) since I was 23..that&#039;s 43 years. It has been doing it&#039;s job for me. It gave me back my life.  I have extreme anxiety disorders. My original physician gave me no hassle. He died, and I had to get a new Doctor. Things were fine until this past year when out of the blue she recommended me getting off the drug. I never abused it, but she is adamant about it. So, I am trying..truly am. It&#039;s not going too well. I am wondering if I should find a new Dr. and take my records there.  I think my age has something to do with it, but getting off it is almost a nightmare. Does anyone have any suggestions?? I really would like some feedback from others.""",10.0,134
Naproxen,Muscle Pain,"""I was introduced to naproxen sodium a couple years ago and it worked great for muscle pain. However, recently I took some for neck pain and instantly went into severe anafelactic shock. While on the highway, luckily my fianc""",1.0,6
Cariprazine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Started taking it today, 1.5mg, hour later headache,  blurred vision. Dizzness, hate it""",1.0,11
Eszopiclone,Insomnia,"""I have been taking Lunesta since about 2004. I have tried to take Rozerem, Ambien, Ambien CR and NOTHING works as well as this. But now my copay is $76.00 a month on top of my doctors visit. The after taste does go away. I know it said not to take for a long period of time but I WAS NOT able to sleep with anything else but Lunesta. Now my insurance is changing again and I will basically have to pay full price. I love this medicine it is the only thing that works and I need something that could possibly be a substitute.""",10.0,25
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I have been on Depo for about a year now! I got it in April in 2013 and now it&#039;s February 2014. I kept bleeding since I got it till about October. So I had about 2 shots by then. When got my 3rd shot, I stopped bleeding. I haven&#039;t got a period since then. I weighed about 105lbs now I weigh 130lbs, I gained so much weight.""",5.0,19
Albendazole,Cutaneous Larva Migrans,"""I had a weird creeping &quot;mosquito bite&quot; that of course was no mosquito bite at all. The doctor knew exactly what it was, and she gave me a dose for 7 days. I know it is important to respect the dose, but I had read before a 5 day course is effective. The pills are very expensive (it would have cost me $30 US for 7 days) I decided to side with the studies showing 5 days as sufficient. It was for me. At day one, the itch decreased. By day three the itch stopped and the tracks lessened. The worst of the side effects was lazy-tiredness and light headache, as well as mild nausea. I think it &quot;threw off&quot; my digestion a little, but I have no more symptoms. Happy camper.""",9.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Hi I am also a pleased user of plan b and my most vital piece of advice is to stay calm. I am a very paranoid person unfortunately and under went sleepless nights in the fear I had got my girlfriend pregnant from a broken condom. Just relax ladies and gentlemen everything will be fine. And on a side note the first time she had taken the pill she had thrown up hours later. Make sure that she had eaten prior to taking the pill and make sure she is calmed down. I had to buy another one as a result.""",10.0,6
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I have been having trouble with anxiety and for more than 30yr.  I have tried everything. My Dr. put me on lorazepam and don&#039;t know if going to work.""",4.0,6
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""I started taking 10mg prozac for 2 days. On the 2nd day my whole body ached like the flu and my throat is sore. I took Tylenol for the body aches and pretty much slept the whole day. Around 2am I started vomitting up bile until 5 am. Cold sweats, clammy and shaking. My dr. told me to stop taking the prozac but my body still aches so bad.""",1.0,14
Progesterone,Amenorrhea,"""This drug is effective at inducing a period, but it has AWFUL side effects.   Basically, you will feel pregnant--tired, dizzy, hungry for junk food, and BLOATED.  My breasts grew half a size within 3 days of taking.  Then the rest of me caught up and I gained 5lbs in the 10 day time frame that I took this drug. But it did do what it was supposed to do, so I can&#039;t totally complain.""",5.0,36
Temsirolimus,Renal Cell Carcinoma,"""I&#039;ve been taking med for two years. Don&#039;t have any side effects and the cancer isn&#039;t increasing. Don&#039;t take anti-nausea med or benedril any more.""",9.0,2
Copper,Birth Control,"""Beginning about 1 hour after insertion, I felt the most pain I have ever experienced in my life. Vomited from shooting pain all throughout body. Beginning about 3 months after insertion, developed a yeast infection that, 6 months later, has never fully gone away. I am nauseous almost every day and my periods are debilitatingly painful.""",1.0,3
Duragesic,Pain,"""I have partial seizures and take medication for that. The first 24 hours were frightening. I almost went to the emergency room.  After 3 days of tremors and high anxiety the pain was back. A week later I began having seizures day and night everyday. My hormones went crazy with hard swollen breasts and facial breakouts. My entire chin was covered in blisters and painful acne. After a month, I couldn&#039;t function with the seizures and my veins were bulging and bright blue on my chest, neck and face. It has been so scary and the withdrawals are just as bad. I&#039;ve taken Soma and Lortab for chronic fibromyalgia for 8 years. I am disabled by the pain and very disappointed by all the medications I have tried.""",3.0,19
Reglan,Migraine,"""Combination of Benadryl and Reglan have worked to break 3/4 day migraines for me. You can go to the ER and be treated through IV, but the oral medicines work just as good.""",10.0,20
Scopolamine,Motion Sickness,"""Works great for motion sickness although it tends to affect vision if worn for numerous days.""",8.0,7
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have been using the Depo for 2 1/2 years now. I noticed during the first year I would spot lightly when I usually got my period and my cramps went away. After the first year my period pretty much went away for the most part. However, when I do occasionally get spotting, it lasts for about 2 weeks and it comes at random times. In the past year I can recall it happening three times. For me it still beats getting reglar periods and it has taken away my horrible cramps so I deal with it. The pill always made me sick no matter what brand I tried so that is another plus with the Depo.  But everyone is different and everyone will react differently.""",7.0,41
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Strep Throat,"""It all started with a fever that came out of nowhere so thinking I got the flu I went out and bought some DayQuil and night so when I woke up I had body pain a headache swollen glands and a dry mouth and it hurt to swallow so I used my light of my camera and shine it in my mouth. It was red spots on the roof and back of my throat with pus I knew something wasn&#039;t right so I went to a immediate care center and failed the rapid test but she started me on the antibiotic 875mg AMOXI... but I take it the first night couldn&#039;t get any sleep so after my 2nd pill out of 20 I start having lil pimples over my ears my face and arms hands etc so I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s a allergic reaction or just a side effect but my throats feels horrible I can&#039;t swallow""",2.0,11
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been on Lo Loestrin Fe for about 7 months now. I take it on the dot at the exact same time every day and have never missed a pill. I started out getting two periods a month. I&#039;d get (what felt like a period) a week after my placebo pills and then I would bleed lightly a week before my placebos. As the months have gone by though my &quot;periods&quot; have been getting lighter and lighter and this month (month 7) is the first month I haven&#039;t had my light discharge and cramps after the placebo pills. I&#039;m hoping this is a good sign. Even though this pill is unpredictable, I don&#039;t have headaches, breast tenderness, or acne like my last pill.""",8.0,15
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I am not through the process, so forgive me for weighing in so soon, but I found warmer water easier to get down after the first Suprep. A little lemon, too.""",7.0,5
Hydroxyzine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I use hydroxyzine when I am having a reaction to other medications and it relieves my itching and upset stomach. It is also very soothing for anxiety. It doesn&#039;t make me sleepy unless I am taking it in conjunction with Vicodin (which I am taking short term for pain)""",10.0,30
Claritin-D,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Have terrible post nasal drip. Claritan is the only thing that works. No generics as good. Do find that the med works half the time it says it does;12 hr works for 6, 24 ? About 8. I take 12 hr twice a day in spring and fall. Deal with the hrs it&#039;s not working. Doesn&#039;t interfere with my sleep.""",8.0,4
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I have used plan B so many times (which isn&#039;t good) but my doctor stopped prescribing me birth control due to a blood clot. BUT ANYWAYS I&#039;ve had unprotected sex with my SO a few days ago and I took the pill a few hours later . Immediately I got cramps and I never usually experience the symptoms ! I know I have nothing to worry about because plan B always had my back lol the most important thing is to never stress about anything plan B works!!!""",10.0,9
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I took one Dulcolax tablet last night at 19:00. Woke at 01:45 with the most horrendous stomach cramps, sweating profusely, nausea followed by 5 bouts of vomiting. My whole inside felt as though it was on fire, even childbirth was not as painful. At one point I thought my husband was going to have to call for an ambulance. I have lost count of the number of BM&#039;s I have had during the day/night, just running out non stop. I will never take another Dulcolax, I have thrown the packet out and would not wish this experience on anyone. I have wasted a day in my life in bed that I will never get back!""",1.0,16
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I have been on Otezla for one month now and my psoriasis is almost clear and no itching! I have scalp and ear psoriasis and it also comes down on my forehead..now you can see where it was by the discoloring but no scales! I have had virtually no side effects. Once in a while a slight headache that feels more like a sinus ache over one eye.  No weight change. No nausea. Some wakefullness at night, but no tiredness during the day.  I also take Tramadol for back pain. I don&#039;t see a big change in joint pain, but am hopeful for some relief. Happy so far!!""",9.0,17
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""Update~ i have been on Traz for almost one week.  I no longer have any side effects..the dizziness, hang over feeling that lasted all day, does not happen anymore.  My dose is 100mg.  My body has got used to the drug and now the medication is helping me sleep very well.  I have a small snack with the dose and take it 30 minutes before  go to bed.  Sometimes  take a lower dose, like 50mg or 75mg..to see if I can fall asleep with that amount. Sometimes it works other times I have to increase up to 100mg(around 2 hours later..if I haven&#039;t fallen asleep).  I almost quit this drug, but I worked through the side effects.  You need to stay on it for at least 1 week and it should start working well for you and the side effects will lessen or cease.""",9.0,54
Copper,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the Paragard for a month now and I absolutely love it! I got it inserted 3 months after having my son and I didn&#039;t even feel them put in it. Afterwards I had mild cramping and spotting for a few days, then it went away. I am breastfeeding so I have not gotten a  period yet, but my cycles have always been heavy. I would have a heavier cycle than get pregnant again so soon! Or deal with synthetic hormones! The only complaint I have is the increase of discharge I have constantly. Other than that I love it and would recommend it for any mother.""",10.0,7
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I had been taking Benicar 20/12 mg for about 5 years, as there is no generic substitution for Benicar and it was very expensive I asked my Doctor for another drug.  Cozaar was suggested and it had just become generic the week before. I have been taking it for about 6 weeks.  I don&#039;t feel any negative side effects. So far so good.""",9.0,118
Propranolol,Migraine Prevention,"""I am almost 30 and have been getting migraines since I was junior high age and my father also suffers from migraines.  I have been in the ER every other month at least for the pain.  I had a migraine that lasted 13 days straight and couldn&#039;t take it anymore.  I take amitriptyline every night for several years now for prevention but wasn&#039;t on anything for the onset pain of a migraine even though the amitriptyline was working amazing.  I still take it now with the Propranolol twice a day for a couple of weeks now and have only gotten a couple of small headaches and a few side effects.  I am very happy with it.""",9.0,40
Dapsone,Acne,"""I started getting breakouts when I first started my menstrual cycle. (Age 13) and it got progressively worse. I&#039;m about to be 16, and really have tried so many things for my skin problems. I tried Aczone and it literally had an over-night effect. In the morning my bumps were less noticeable and my face felt smoother. It takes time but it really works. Patience is a virtue.""",8.0,20
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I have been using doxycycline 100mg 1 a day, for about a month and it has definitely made a difference in my face, the acne isn&#039;t completely gone,but it is a lot much better than it was before.Can&#039;t wait to see my face clear again! Doxycycline WORKS!!!""",9.0,10
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I take 20 mg of latuda in the am with 450 mg of wellbutrin and at night I take 60mg of latuda with 150mg trazadone, 60 mg of inderal and 1 mg of clondine per day as needed. Latuda has changed my life no more racing thoughts. No more bugging out in public or on people . Just have to eat with food because it does make me nauseous. I recommend this for young adults who are manic or have a personality disorder.""",10.0,25
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""The flavor of this medicine is disgusting....I would describe as some type of grapeish medicine with a pound of sugar. Why not make it unflavored?!  gross! Since my doctors instructions only say to add 2 oz of whatever clearish liquid to the medicine nothing will drown out the flavor with just 2 oz.  It does work just tastes awful.  Two years ago I vomited the second dose (was mixed with water) and everything was still fine for my colonoscopy.  This time I sipped through a straw and did not use water and managed to keep the nasty stuff down. Good luck!""",7.0,5
Leuprolide,Endometriosis,"""I started the Lupron at the beginning of the summer, April 2011 to be exact.  The only side effect I can say I had trouble with was the hot flashes but nothing unbearable and usually over pretty quick.  The first 3-4 weeks after an injection, I would have issues with vaginal dryness but again, nothing unbearable.  I had no mood swings or crazy headaches but I have been constantly plagued with headaches since I was a child so I wouldn&#039;t know if this had any effect on those.  Overall, it has been a totally bearable experience and the hot flashes were nothing compared to the pain I had before the Lupron.  I would suggest it if your endometriosis is bad enough.""",9.0,33
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""Colds turn into sinus infections pretty easily on me. Yes I wait a while before I go to the doctor for antibiotics as most sinus infections are viral. By the time I went to the doc with this one I was MISERABLE. Hurting down into my jaw even. Within a few hours of taking the first pill there was relief. I never knew I could have so much disgusting stuff come out of my nose. I always take probiotics (especially while on antibiotics) to decrease GI side effects. TAKE PROBIOTICS. Nausea and diarrhea are possible with any antibiotic.""",10.0,32
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am so happy to find these reviews. I originally tried Loestrin 24 a few years ago and it was great! However, I went to back school and could not afford it anymore. I started using it again a few months ago. I felt tired all of the time and never had any energy. I would always get really bloated, experienced symptoms of pregnancy. My mom was even convinced I was pregnant due to my symptoms, breast tenderness, but I decided to stay on this pill because I now have short periods. Can wear pantyliner when on my cycle and cramps only the 1st day of my cycle. However, I have been a nutbasket, my moods are all over the place, I am always angry, sad, crying for no reason, argumentative. I couldn&#039;t figure out why.""",3.0,3
Oxymorphone,Pain,"""I was on the Fetanyl Patches 100 mg every 2 days.  then my doc put me on opana 40, 3 times a day and I think they work just as good if not better. It didn&#039;t give me the anxiety or weird feelings I get off certain pain pills.""",10.0,105
Chateal,Birth Control,"""I am 19 years old and this is the first experience I&#039;ve had with birth control thus far. I just began this birth control about a week ago. I&#039;m not sure how to rate this because I have nothing to compare it to but my experience has not been very good. The morning after the first day I took it I felt so nauseous. By 10am I had thrown up absolutely everything in my stomach. I feel nauseous after every meal now and also get mild headaches. I have to say my acne has cleared up a bit and I haven&#039;t had any other bad symptoms. I&#039;ll have to reevaluate after I have been on chateal for a while but as of right now it makes me feel very sick.""",4.0,1
ella,Emergency Contraception,"""Ella was really the only option for me (over weight and wouldn&#039;t have been able to get plan b soon enough and didn&#039;t have bc pills yet) and I did have unprotected before finally putting a condom on. I took it three days after and about two hours after I was dizzy like I have never been before. Thankfully it lasted for about 2-3 hours. My period came on time but there was some spotting (barely) before and the cramps, oh god were they terrible. I was curled up on the kitchen floor at one point trying to make toast (I usually have bad cramps, just made them about two times as bad as normal). My roommate had a similar experience with plan b making cramps worse. So from my experience, ella works. Got my period on time, just more intense cramps.""",9.0,6
Lanthanum carbonate,Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure,"""Fosrenol takes some time to get used to. It&#039;s a white chewable and tastes like chalk but it works great at reducing phosphorus.  I&#039;ve tried 4 different binders and it&#039;s the only one that made a significant difference in my lab results.""",9.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Had unprotected sex around 11PM and took the pill at 10AM the next day. I live in the UK so I got it for free from the local NHS walk-in centre. After taking the pill I experienced some depression, apathy and was sleepy for the next 4-5 days to the point where I would sleep for 13 hours and still feel tired. 5 days after taking the pill I experienced light spotting. I also felt nauseous from time to time 2-3 weeks after. Got my period 6 days late. Was totally freaking out before that so did home pregnancy tests and went to see my GP. He said it&#039;s normal to have delayed menstruation or even skip a month after taking the pill. Do a home pregnancy test if you&#039;re anxious.They are 99% accurate if taken 3 weeks after last unprotected sex.""",10.0,1
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;m pretty excited. My dress size is down from an 8 to a 4 after about 8 months on Belviq. Yes I am exercising daily. My eating habits have changed for the better. I think that is how it works. You forget to eat and when you do eat you eat less. You get used to eating less and better, healthier foods seem to fill you up more than before. I have now new eating and exercising habits so yes, this is the new me. I hope this helps others as much as it has helped me!""",10.0,129
Pramipexole,Parkinson's Disease,"""Mirapex was prescribed on Dec. 3, 2012, for my stage II Parkinson&#039;s Disease. From the first week (0.375mg only), all but a few of my symptoms were mitigated. Only a few minor side effects, which disappeared once I went to 0.75 MG for a week. Now at 1.5 MG. Easy to take, easy to swallow. I take after I&#039;ve eaten a banana or piece of bread to avoid nausea.""",9.0,32
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Omg never again this is my second YI , the first one I got the oral medicine from the Dr because I was pregnant . Well this time I just went &amp; got the Monistat 3 because I didn&#039;t want to wait at the Dr all day . I never used it before &amp; I thought the pre filled cream seemed okay, like straight to the point. Well ... it was straight to the point , the point of no return. I started itching &amp; burning 1000xs worst than before I inserted the cream. It&#039;s only day 1 but I will not be using the other two doses I&#039;ll go get the suppository one instead . I had to get a towel full of ice &amp; put it between my legs , to try to ease the discomfort I even cried because I was like it was never going to stop. NEVER AGAIN !!!""",4.0,4
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""It&#039;s a good product.  I have been on Paxil and Celexa but Effexor XR was the only thing that made me feel normal.  I have been on it for 7 months and I would suggest it to anyone who has depression.""",9.0,44
Lamotrigine,Seizure Prevention,"""I had a series of severe episodes in &#039;14 and that&#039;s when I began this drug. Initially it made me really drowsy but it was manageable. Otherwise I&#039;ve had absolutely no problems! Only downside is that its levels can be easily affected/lowered with other drugs. In order to take birth control pills I had to nearly double my lamictal dosage as the estrogen made my lamictal levels plummet.""",9.0,6
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I switched onto this pill from orthotrycyclen lo. The reason I switched was because ortho was making my acne increase and started making my periods very very painful. 
Minastrin started off okay for me, If you despise having a period this is for you, This pill was fine until about 6 months in. It started to make me nauseas and moody and SO anxious. At first I was worried I was pregnant and ended up going crazy and taking about 10 tests. I&#039;m switching to another pill, but basically my biggest issue with this pill is the side effects I got at the 5/6 month point. I never had a period after the first pack which also added to my constant anxiety &amp; paranoia. It was brown the first period and then nothing.""",5.0,7
Azithromycin,Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis,"""Went to the doctor for fever, severe dizziness, and some sinus drainage and sore throat. My flu swab came back negative, so she labeled it as acute pharyngitis, prescribed 5 day Z pak. Less than 2 hours after my first dose, I had horrible, painful diarrhea. I also began to experience severe stomach pain even though I made sure to take it with plenty of food. My symptoms did not improve,  and I began having headaches as well. It is now the day after my final dose, and my sore throat is back, my fever is still high,  head hurts, and I&#039;m dizzy as ever though my stomach is finally feeling better now that I&#039;m out of this useless medicine.""",1.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Pros: insert once a month &amp; forget about it
Cons: little to no sex drive, anxiety, mood swings, anger, depression, dryness, burning during and after sex, bloating, slight weight gain near stomach.. 
I&#039;ve been on and off of Nuvaring since 2011. And it wasn&#039;t till this last time that I realized that it is what&#039;s causing or atleast helping all of these negative things. I&#039;ve now been on it for 10 months straight and I am taking it out tonight and saying good riddance. I love the idea of Nuvaring but the side effects made my life/ my boyfriend :/ just a little bit more miserable than it needs to be. But I also know it really does work for some people, just not for me!""",3.0,6
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on this drug for two days for anxiety. It&#039;s helped me tremendously already. I&#039;ve never taken anything else and I&#039;ve had anxiety for 10+ years, until this last serious episode that developed into panic attacks, that&#039;s why I finally decided to try something. After two days I already feel way more control of my thoughts. I&#039;ll still get anxious but it&#039;s way more manageable now. I&#039;ve also noticed on this site that the negative reviews seem to be people who have already had xanax or something prior to this drug. If your thinking about this before anything else I recommend trying it. I had the prescription for two weeks before my Dr. convinced me to try. Wish I had two weeks ago.""",9.0,26
Paxil CR,Panic Disorde,"""Paxil CR helped control the anxiety and panic attacks.  It did allow me to live my life normally.  However, I have had one big side effect.  Since January, I have gained 35 lbs.  It does not matter that I workout four or five days a week for 1 1/2 or two hours, and try to eat a healthy diet.  No matter what I did, I continually gained weight.  My doctor has now taken me off of it, due to the rapid weight gain I have experienced.  She felt that the rapid weight gain was not healthy, and could lead to obesity if I did not quit taking the drug.  So, I am going to come off of Paxil CR, hopefully drop this excessive weight, because I have never had a weight problem until now and I am 31 years old, and just go from there.""",5.0,20
Safyral,Birth Control,"""EXTREME nausea and vomiting after only one day.""",1.0,0
Proglycem,Hypoglycemia,"""I was prescribed Proglycem at age 15 months and I am now 18 yrs 6 months. I have recently been told that it is likely that I must use diazoxide tablets because Proglycem is very expensive. I have tried to do so but I get bad symptoms like headaches, nausea etc. I do not know how my condition will be controlled if I am unable to continue with Proglycem. Prof. at Great Ormond Street Children&#039;s Hospital, London,  initially prescribed the drug and I am sure, for me, it as been a life saver.
Health professional in the UK cannot tell me why Proglycem works for me and the much cheaper diazoxide causes side effects. The use of all forms of diazoxide seems to cause excessive facial and body hair growth.""",9.0,2
Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine,Nasal Congestion,"""I had sinus congestion often while growing up.  This continued even as an adult.  In the late 80&#039;s I tried Drixoral.  My sinus congestion was cleared for at least 6 months and rarely needed Drixoral only once or twice a year when I got sick.  I considered it a cure.  I found out a couple years ago about them discontinuing it as I haven&#039;t needed it for a couple years.  I do believe it was a cure (for me at least). """,10.0,9
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""My doctor does not like this medicine, although she had no problem until she had a patient with a bad experience, etc.  I know that Klonopin has done many things for me, including helping the anxiety and panic attacks.  It also soothes a lot of the side effects of my other seizure and neuropathy medications, while it does not mask the effects totally.  This is good because you always want to be aware of side effects other medications have on you.  I had the perfect balance of medications and was doing very good.  I have read some of the ratings and I agree.  It helped when nothing else could.  The withdrawal symptoms are not good, but, they go away.  The problems is that all the bad things about my disease are coming back since I stopped this.""",9.0,7
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Bacterial Infection,"""I had swollen tonsils but no clear diagnosis (I think it was tonsilitis). This medicine brought down my swelling by day 6, which was nice. I am in my early 20s and had side effects. My chest hurt bad, I was extremely tired, on day 9 out of 10 I had very bad lower stomach pains. This medicine also made me very anxious and gassy. I wouldn&#039;t reccomend it simply because of the side effects.""",2.0,5
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;m a 40 yr old male and started taking Phentermine 4 days ago. I weighed 234 day before I started taking pill and exercising.  Now, I weigh 226. I take one pill at 6am and 4pm. I&#039;ve exercised three times by walking on a treadmill for 30 minutes. I have been restless at night, super dry mouth but more motivated than ever before. I love food and beer... hate exercise.  Now, food doesn&#039;t even look good, I only have desire for water and I can&#039;t wait to get up early and get on the treadmill. This sounds crazy but it&#039;s absolutely true!  41 to go.""",9.0,17
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""It works great for anxiety.  The 2 major downfalls I&#039;ve noticed, is 1) I built up a tolerance FAST, so I need a stronger dosage quite often, and 2) it sometimes takes up to 2 hrs to kick in!  but its a good pill I can take to get me through stressful classes. """,8.0,34
L-methylfolate,Depression,"""As mentioned in other reviews Deplin is designed to augment other medications to increase their efficacy. All Deplin is is L-methylfolate packaged as a Prescription medication by Drug manufacturers to make money on a supplement that is readily available for much less cost. If you are paying more than $30/month check out other brands It sells L-Methylfolate 15 mg 30 capsules for $30. They also have 7.5 mg capsules. Methylpro is not a generic Deplin. Methylpro is L-methylfolate. Deplin is L-Methylfolate. No difference. Naturopaths and savvy Doctors (not the medication only white coats) have been using L-methylfolate years and years before it was packaged as an expensive prescription &quot;drug&quot;. Do your homework, save money and stick it to the man""",8.0,9
Sonata,Insomnia,"""I don&#039;t have trouble falling asleep, but if I happen to wake up between the hours of 2:00 am and 4:00 am, for some reason I have a hard time falling back asleep. I give myself about 10 minutes, and if I am still awake I take one capsule. Seems like it works within 15 minutes and there is ZERO morning grogginess. It is a short acting medication so it really isn&#039;t designed to be taken right when you go to bed. Sometimes I will take a Sonata and then check my email while waiting for it to work----big mistake, as I write some very loopy, misspelled things which I have only the vaguest memory of doing. """,10.0,72
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""Anyone else have trouble keeping their hand out of the refrigerator?After several months of taking this stuff the hunger pangs are getting worse, not less.""",7.0,110
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""Today is day 14 on Zoloft. It&#039;s been a rough 2 weeks with the only side effects being heightened anxiety &amp; panic. Now I&#039;m past the first two weeks I should start to feel some improvement right?? I&#039;m currently relying on lorazepam to function.""",5.0,10
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""My doctor prescribed trazodone for sleeplessness and anxiety. I did sleep, however over time, I had daytime hallucinations, bad dreams, loss of memory, trouble talking, loss of focus, anxiety, swelling on the back of my head, ringing in my ears, and insomnia. After six months, I weaned myself off of the medication and felt horrible. It took me 3 weeks to get back to normal. I slept only 2, to 3 hrs per day over a week and then 4 hrs, then 7. This medication was bad for me, over time. I taught myself to sleep without medication.""",1.0,40
Camrese,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on camrese for about a year now and it&#039;s the best birth control I&#039;ve had yet. All the others I bled for months and had super crazy mood swings. The only thing that really sucks about it is that I have NO sex drive. But the fact that I only have a period every 3 months makes up for it. Every so often i&#039;ll get some really light bleeding but its not even enough to validate wearing a tampon for.""",9.0,3
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Had Skyla inserted a year ago when I was 18 and remember the pain being awful . Bled for about 5 weeks after and still get a 5-7 day period every month with terrible cramps for a week before my period comes . In the past 6-7 months I&#039;ve bled and had bad cramps after having sex . Don&#039;t recommend this as it seems there&#039;s many complications .""",1.0,4
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had a Mirena inserted two days ago, and it was the worst pain I&#039;ve ever experienced in my life. I&#039;m 23, with no children and never cramp, which probably had a lot to do with the pain. The insertion itself hurt a lot, but the cramping that came afterwards was absolutely excruciating. My pulse dropped so low they had to put me on an I.V. My doctor said I was the worst reaction she&#039;s had to a Mirena, and she&#039;s been inserting them for years. I was given a shot of gravol, a vimovo and a tramadol. Once I was able to leave, I went home and napped for a few hours, and then I felt fine. Two days later I have slight cramping (I&#039;ve been taking vimovo) and very light bleeding. Hoping it was worth the pain...""",9.0,0
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""5 weeks on Prozac. Have lost ten pounds (and needed to do so).  Appetite remains but I finally know when I&#039;m full.  Cannot drink more than an occasional glass of wine, do not feel like drinking any longer. Energy up, anxiety down.  I have agitation that I didn&#039;t have before, however sleeping 9 hours per night, but I always did that anyway. But sleeping more soundly.  Sex drive is down (am female).  Strange, detailed dreams.  Feeling benevolent, but oddly detached and very happy.  Still laugh a lot, but not interested in being creative very much.""",10.0,101
Gabapentin,Pain,"""I have had 3 major low back and neck surgeries within the past several years.  I have excruciating hip and low back pain and can never get to sleep. I wake up several times a night putting ice packs on my low back and hips. I went to see a pain doctor today, and he has put me on Neurontin, gradually increasing it to 300mg 3X a day.  I have to say that it hasn&#039;t done a whole lot for me.  I woke up at 3am this morning hurting.  I am feeling highly agitated, so not sure if its the medication or just me being in pain.  I am manic depressive and take Seroquel, have for years.  I am just not getting pain relief.  Does it take time with Neurotin to work?""",4.0,23
Ortho Cyclen,Birth Control,"""My first pack was a nightmare. Horrible nausea, zero sex drive &amp; I felt so bloated all the time. After my first pack, things went smoother. I&#039;ve gained about 15 lbs in the 8 months I&#039;ve been on it but that may not be the pill&#039;s fault. The worst part is how this pill has changed the way my secretions smell I tried everything to change this thinking it was my diet. I&#039;m now off the pill and everything has gone right back to normal. I will probably stay off now for this reason.""",10.0,11
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""Worked for everything but my neck""",7.0,30
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""DO NOT TAKE THIS!!! Have been taking it for a year and now I find out I am PREGNANT! Took it everyday at the same time. DOES NOT WORK!""",1.0,8
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I decided to write a review because I was reading all the comments saying it&#039;s extremely painful when inserted and I wanted to share my experience. I had a baby in December (3 months ago) which may have attributed to the lack of pain and discomfort. The only real pain and discomfort I had was from the speculum aside from that I couldn&#039;t feel a thing. I didn&#039;t really get any cramping afterwards either.""",10.0,2
Sertraline,Depression,"""I took this for over a year at age 20 it got me out of a depressing time. I have always been a VERY shy person and quiet. Literally a day or two after I started taking this I was with some friends and I was like the center of the conversation. I felt like all the mental stuff holding me back was gone! I started thinking more positively while I was on this. I still had bad days, I was unemployed at the time but got through it. I did gain 25lbs while on this.
I finally got to a point where I wasn&#039;t depressed anymore and was beginning to over react to situations and was getting a discontented/sad feeling where I felt like I had to be doing something so I stopped cold turkey and was okay. I lost all 25 lbs, quieter self is back and depression free.""",7.0,10
Armodafinil,ibromyalgia,"""I took this to help with the endless, debilitating fatigue I have from fibromyalgia. It didn&#039;t relieve my physical or mental fatigue at all but it did keep me awake until three in the morning (I took it about 11 am). I felt jittery and feverish (no actual fever, though). It kept me going all day but I still had the heavy, uncomfortable feelings of physical and mental fatigue. """,3.0,27
Linzess,Constipation,"""I&#039;ve only been on this med about one week, but it worked immediately.  My intestinal motility was vastly improved, I had no cramps, stomach pains or discomfort.  The only side effects I&#039;ve experience is diarrhea with some urgency, and a SLIGHT increase in gas but with no bloating.  I haven&#039;t taken any of the significant amount of laxatives I&#039;ve had to take in the past, the Lizness is all I&#039;ve had to take.  I&#039;m hoping that overtime the urgency for the diarrhea will adjust (I don&#039;t mind the diarrhea itself, it&#039;s far preferable to the uncomfortable constipation!)""",10.0,37
Gabapentin,Neuropathic Pain,"""Took for ankle pain.900mg daily
After thirty days thought I was going insane.made me forgetful ,edgey,aggresive.""",4.0,9
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I was taking this medication twice a day for seven days and although it cleared up the BV, it made me very sick. I was nauseous, had headaches, all around felt like crap to the point I wanted to stop taking it. As for a bad taste, it wasn&#039;t strong but stayed in my mouth all day and I think contributed to my sick feeling.""",6.0,7
Sertraline,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Thank you guys for posting your experiences on here. I have been suffering with anxiety out of no where for the last couple months. It wakes me up everyday and I have a hard time sleeping. It&#039;s been so bad that I literally was so sick I was vomiting for a week. I struggled with the idea of taking medicine out of fear of being dependent on it. After reading everyone&#039;s experiences on here I got up the courage to try it. It&#039;s crazy but I started taking it 2 days ago and I feel a sense of hope like there just might be another side to it and I will feel like myself again. Thank you""",9.0,31
Abilify,Depression,"""At first I thought this medication was great. I did feel better in just a few days but then the jerking started and sometimes what felt like anxiety attacks. I have never had anxiety attacks before. I quit the medicine after about 4 months simply because of the side effects. It did make me more alert and active.""",3.0,25
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I went on this medication when I was 19 and I am 24 now. When I was 19 I was diagnosed with stage 3 endometriosis. I now take continuous birth control pills (never going off the active ones). My insurance covers me to get 2 packets a month. Being on only active pills, I usually have spotting once or twice a year due to missing a pill or taking it more than 12 hours late. 

Side effects: Big breasts and weight gain. I used to be a size B, now I&#039;m a D/DD awesome! I have put on 20 pounds over the years but that could be caused by my diet/age.""",9.0,2
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I&#039;m writing this in case anyone else is in my position of being afraid of takings this out of the fear of it making you high, since so many people have voiced strong opposing opinions about Klonopin. I was in the same exact position of being afraid of taking it, even though those around me (which is part of something I have to learn..accepting that people know what they&#039;re talking about when it comes to anxiety) were telling me that nothing would happen. It took me a spur of the moment gather of courage to take Klonopin..and now I can say that *when needed*, I love Klonopin. It melts away anxiety and leaves a dent in depersonalization (if you struggle) and allows you to function and level off for a few days afterwards.""",10.0,88
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I had a stroke and so I had to have an MRI.  This is something I had feared my whole adult life (because of claustrophobia) and wondered if I would even consent to it.  They gave me an ativan and the whole experience was easy and uneventful.  It was not prescribed long term, just for that single event.  Under those circumstances I would rate it a 10.""",10.0,42
Aviane,Birth Control,"""I recently had to switch to Avaine after finding out that my health insurance (Blue Cross) refused to continue to cover the cost of Alesse after the first 3 months. I&#039;ve only been using Avaine for a little over a week. So far I don&#039;t see any problems except I&#039;ve been breaking out more than I should since I&#039;m on birth control. Other than that I think it&#039;s fine.""",8.0,5
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""I had 2 miscarriages within six months of each other.  After the 2nd, my anxiety was non-stop.  I started having panic attacks.  I tried paxil and Celexa which helped a little, but didn&#039;t take the anxiety away.  I finally started zoloft a few months ago and at first I was zombie-like, and could barely stay awake, but my Dr encouraged me to give it 4 weeks.  I did, and I am really happy that I toughed it out.  I haven&#039;t been this calm since before my miscarriages.  I am finally feeling relaxed and relief.  The only negative effect I am having is teeth grinding/clenching but I had that on the other drugs as well.  I am no longer exhausted, I feel normal again.""",9.0,50
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""This is my 3rd day on Contrave and so far I&#039;m feeling fine. Have lost 3 pounds. Have notice the urges to eat things just because it has gone, I actually passed by bread and chips! The urge for the evening cocktail or a cigarette has greatly decreased. We&#039;ll see how week 2 goes on 1 tab BID""",7.0,19
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have to get this thing out ASAP I was losing weight and now I&#039;ve gained over 100 pounds my hair is falling out I&#039;m super stressed out and I&#039;m wishing I wouldve stayed on the pill I can&#039;t take it anymore... My head hurts more than half of the week. I have terrible mood swings.... my periods are off and on a lot and sometimes I&#039;m months without it I&#039;ve tried dealing with this for a year but I don&#039;t think I can take it any longer.. My eczema keeps flaring up... just can&#039;t take it I don&#039;t recommend this to anyone....I&#039;m just stressed to the point if I didn&#039;t mind bleeding I would cut it out myself...""",1.0,5
Rexulti,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Treatment Resistant Recurring Major Depressive Disorder - 300mg Wellbutrin XL and 75mg WellbutrinSR(1x in AM) which had been effective(stable baseline and fully functional) for years but due to life circumstances I began to feel depressed (feelings of hopelessness). After a week of 1/2 mg of adding Rexult the &quot;sense of doom&quot; dissipated and about another week of taking the 1mg I began to feel a sense that &quot;all is well&quot;. Side effects: intense feelings of thirst and hunger, body temperature increased. Definitely bareable and can easily be decreased by drinking water and eating healthy. Side effects minimized week 2. I also tended to be cold all the time which brought me to normal temp. I lost 3 lbs in 1st week. Miracle combo.""",10.0,57
Clindamycin,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I was prescribed metronizadole for my bv. I&#039;ve never had bv before in my life until June. It&#039;s already December. Metronizadole didn&#039;t work. I went back to the same doctor and then she prescribed clyinda. She prescribed 2 refils and I&#039;m about 1 pill away from finished my first bottle and NOTHING HAS WORKED. I have no idea what I am doing wrong. I am wiping the right way, I use unscented soaps, have not been sexually active since early June. I just don&#039;t know what is wrong with me. I&#039;m considering just going to a hospital or something cause I am DESPERATE. No 19 year old should be going through this. I am not leaning towards home remedies cause I hear those just make it worse that it already is.""",1.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I had to give this medication a 10 because, ultimately, it is extremely effective in the prevention of pregnancy. I started taking this pill when I was 17 and I&#039;m now 21. As a teenager, it was great. No acne and predictable periods. But I gained a LOT of weight (I was usually 109-115 and now I&#039;m 135-140), mostly in my thighs and lower abdomen that would not go away. I also completely lost my libido. It was devastating. I have terrible mood swings and am usually completely incapacitated every first day of my period. I also started to have quite a bit of spotting for the last year and a half. I&#039;m always nauseous, dizzy, tired, achy, and depressed. It also increased my migraines and made them much worse. I do not recommend this.""",10.0,9
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""Did what it was supposed to. I went from being in the worst pain of my life to being in no pain in about 3 days. Works very well. Took it with water and probiotic yogurt as you&#039;re supposed to do and as a result I had no side effects. Pay no attention to all of the negative reviews complaining about indigestion, diarrhea and heart burn. If you take the medication properly and follow your pharmacist&#039;s orders you won&#039;t have any problems. I don&#039;t think it&#039;s smart to advise other people not to take potentially life saving medication because you weren&#039;t able to listen to instructions. Just take it with plenty of water and probiotic yogurt and you&#039;ll be just fine.""",9.0,35
Abilify,Depression,"""I suffered from extreme depression a year ago, months on end. I tried everything and was on the verge of requesting hospitalization. I took every medicine out there and then my doctor prescribed 2mg of Ability to augment the Remeron I was on. In 1 day the nightmare was over. 1 day after months of such severe anguish that I wanted out! Today I ran into a pharmacist from my Pharmacy while out and about. She told me that her customers that are starting Abilify are reporting that their life is changed, etc. I see from the posts here that not everyone has a life changing experience but I can tell you it was a lifesaver for me. If you are at your wits end try this as an adjunct to your current medicine. It might be the ticket out of your suffering.""",10.0,171
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""My wife/altzheimer (extreme anxiety episodes) &mdash;Notable improvement after dosage change&mdash;""",7.0,9
Librium,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""I&#039;m 38 and have been drinking most of my adult life. During my 30s, I drank just about every night. Eventually my tolerance level reached 6-8 (sometimes 10) high alcohol content beers per day (and I am a small-framed woman). I&#039;d tried to quit cold turkey a few times but only lasted two days with intense withdrawals of shaking, severe anxiety, sweating, and night terrors. I had never had an experience with DTs or having to go to the ER, but I was scared of that. My doctor prescribed me 10mg of Librium to take at home with instructions to take 4-8 capsules per day depending on how I felt. So far I&#039;m on Day 20 of sobriety with no anxiety, cravings, withdrawals, or side effects. Works great for withdrawing!""",10.0,93
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""At my annual eye appointment my Dr. officially dx dry eye. I used Xiidra for a total of 5 weeks. It began providing relief to my dry eye symptoms within a week of applying 1 drop in each eye daily. It burned on initial use, but within 2 weeks the burning subsided. I did have blurry vision for about 15 minutes, burning, and a bad taste in my mouth. All of these symptoms did not seem that bad. But, I did have a serious reaction that I feel is caused by Xiidra.  Within four days I experienced a total vitreous detachment in one eye (floaters) and elevated eye pressures in both eyes. I&#039;m in my 40&#039;s and no history of glaucoma. After discontinuing Xiidra- my eye pressure returned to normal within 3 weeks and I&#039;ve learned to ignore the floaters.""",3.0,19
Xiidra,Dry Eye Disease,"""At least 3 out of every group in the silver packaging..... I CANNOT GET THE LIQUID TO COME OUT!!!
At first I thought it was a fluke, but that has been consistent through 5-6 months. Very frustrating. 
ALSO, there is barely enough, when it does come out, for a drop in each eye. How about changing the tube and adding a little bit more!!!!""",2.0,20
Frova,Migraine,"""Frova is awesome! I have suffered with migraines for over 15 years and tried many different medications. I can take this and 15-20 minutes later its gone. Occasionally, I will feel a little tired but very rarely. Sadly, my new insurance company has decided that (after only one script) they will not pay for any more and they want me to &quot;step down&quot; to something different.""",10.0,10
Clarithromycin,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""Since I am allergic to penicillin this is the &quot;go-to drug&quot;. This medicine will give you a horrible taste in your mouth, will cause nausea even when taking it on a full stomach or feel the nausea to extreme levels/vomit, dizziness, and cause diarrhoea until your course is finished. You will also lose your appetite and will have to take repeated prescriptions of this medication for God knows how long just to get rid of any infection whether simple or complex. It is the same in my case of a chest infection in which I am taking this for. I have no other symptoms to write of and I have been handed these for infections for years.
They will work in time, but only after at least 2 weeks of constantly taking them.""",5.0,0
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 24 years old, that has never been pregnant, and I had Skyla inserted over a month ago. So far I have no complaints. Insertion was uncomfortable, but it was quick. i got it inserted while on my period because my gynecologist informed me that was the best time and she has inserted many in the past. I did feel warm afterwards and I had cramping. I decided to take the day off work; however, after taking Aleve my cramps went away. 

I had mild cramping the day after insertion, but after that no more cramping. My period was lighter, but it lasted for about two weeks. Since then my period has been lighter and I haven&#039;t had intermittent spotting. I would recommend this IUD it has been effective and a positive experience thus far.""",10.0,5
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""Works great. As soon as I take it my anxiety its gone.""",10.0,57
Nuvigil,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on Nuvigil for about a year.  It is a miracle.  My insured won&#039;t pay for the dosage I need so I get off of it on the weekends sometimes. I can feel a huge difference off of it and hope that the final stages of the trials produce positive results so I can get the dosage I need. I would not be alive without this medication, I am more productive, social and have no suicidal thoughts while on it.""",10.0,32
Farxiga,"Diabetes, Type 2","""(on for 4 months) Worked well so I did not take as much insulin - had one yeast infection that stopped after fluconazole-I did NOT lose weight despite eating better with this. Major side effect of hair loss so I am stopping - my numbers were fine before this and the hair loss (and crappy texture) is so not worth it...doctor never mentioned hair loss as a side effect.""",6.0,26
Effexor,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been taking 75 mg of Effexor for a year and a half now and has made me a much happier person. If I miss 2 days in a row I start to feel dizzy, overly emotional and like I have the flu. Only drawback (which is a big deal for me) I have gained 40lbs.""",7.0,49
Lamisil,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""Just finished my 1st month of Lamisil and have had some side effects but I&#039;m going to try and continue to take it. I&#039;m so ready to be able to wear any shoes I like. I&#039;ve dealt with this fungus long enough and really want this gone. I already can see a big difference.""",7.0,68
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I couldn&#039;t give this a high rating because I just started this yesterday 2/18/17 took it and overall seemed okay. I did feel a little tired. I slept very well, but did have one crazy dream/ nightmare and from reading the other reviews I&#039;m thinking it&#039;s from the medication.  I do feel really tired today. I hope I don&#039;t feel like this all the time, but It&#039;s only the 2nd day. I will continue for a week or 2 and see if I see a difference.""",3.0,8
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had the Nexplanon inserted 6 weeks after having my son, while I was still moderately bleeding from giving birth. I have not stopped bleeding for 11 weeks now. It&#039;s frustrating but I keep hoping that when it finally stops it will be regular again. I was on the depo for 2 years and it did the same thing. 2 months of bleeding and then no period for the remainder of the time I used it. Definitely going to talk to Doc about it at my appt next week.""",5.0,4
Fluticasone / salmeterol,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I used to be hospitalized at least every 6 months with my asthma problems as a child until my adolescence. I have tried EVERY inhaler and pill to help with the symptoms. Then I started Advair when I was 15. I am 24 now and I haven&#039;t been hospitalized in 10 years. The only problem I have is tachycardia.""",9.0,18
Ambien CR,Insomnia,"""I was taking regular Ambien and was waking up after a few hours and not able to get back to sleep. I switched to Ambien CR and have been sleeping through the night. I have not experienced any side effects.""",8.0,36
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;m a mom with 4 kids, ranging in age from 12yrs to 18mos.  I resorted to this medication after being unsuccessful at losing weight on my own by counting calories, exercising regularly 4-5 times a week, etc.  So my doctor suggested giving this a try.  I&#039;m beyond pleased that I listened to her!
I started out with the 2 week free trial at the lower dose of 3.75.  I was happy with that, and seeing no side effects, I went on to taking the next dose of 7.5 for 3 months (12 weeks).  The only side effects I had was an occasional dry mouth, which I battled by drinking more water, which is recommended with this drug anyways.  I lost about 25 pounds--I went from 178 to 152.  I&#039;ve been off now for 2 months and have not gained back any of the weight!""",10.0,114
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""General Pros:Easy to use and low maintenance, No weight gain (butnever had issues w this), Doesn&#039;t affect my moods.
Below is a timeline with my experiences. Age:22 Note: I have had a lot of acne issues w BC in past.

Feb 2015 (month 1)
-Breasts are fuller
Cons: 
-More acne
-Annoying and sometimes painful when it slides partially out 

Mar-Apr 2015 
-Breasts are still fuller
Cons:
-Still lots of acne 
-Still slides partially out
-No sex drive (sex hurts.. no natural lubrication)
-Excessive discharge 
-Considering changing BC

May &ndash; Jul 2015
-OMG I love my NuvaRing!
-Acne is 99% gone!
-No excessive discharge
-I take NuvaRing out for sex and sex is great!
-Breasts back to reg
Cons:
- falls partially out sometimes""",9.0,12
Prometrium,Amenorrhea,"""I am currently taking this medication for a missed cycle.  I was told to take it at night due to the drowsiness it may cause.  So far I have not noticed much of a problem with that.  I have been on the pill for 5 days and the side effects are almost unbearable.  I have breast tenderness, but also the muscles around my chest/back area are aching to the point of being painful.  I called my doctor about this side effect and was told that the medication has not been known to cause achiness.  After reading this website I see it is very possible.  I have had some dizziness, sweating, and irritability as well.  Either way the medication seems to be helping, but I really cannot wait to quit it!""",6.0,31
Paroxetine,Depression,"""I have been using this medication for only 3 weeks now but have already started seeing good things from it. 
1)  I haven&#039;t cried since taking this medication when normally it would be at least 4 times a week. 
2)  I have literally stop worrying about what&#039;s going on at work
3)  I have not had a panic attack since taking it. 
4)  I have had some tiredness/drowsiness but it keeps me calm and focused.

The only negative for me is the constipation sort of. Just not as regular as I have been but who cares with everything else it has given me.""",10.0,7
Rosuvastatin,High Cholesterol,"""Crestor lowered my cholesterol but the muscle pain in my back was intolerable.  So I finally started taking CoQ10 and the back pain went away. But for the following two years I thought I had shin splints. It was the Crestor.""",3.0,79
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I don&#039;t know what everyone is talking about. I guess I&#039;m not a sensitive but I used the monistat 7 because I just couldn&#039;t control the itching and my vagina had swollen up I couldn&#039;t walk or sleep with that itchyness and discharge. I don&#039;t have insurance right now so I couldn&#039;t go get checked out so I went and bought the 7 day monistat. Thank god. So the first night I was itching so I put some on without showering and it started to itch a little bit more but it was bearable. Then I stayed like that till the next night I showered and put it on before bed again and the day after that I felt sooooo much better. I didn&#039;t even have to keep using it but I continued using it to be safe. No burning nothing crazy like some of these stories.""",8.0,2
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""Savella gives an energy boost. My Pain Doctor has me on Cymbalta and Savella. I did question the Doctor about Serotonin Syndrome but She wasn&#039;t concerned. Several years ago, I stopped taking Cymbalta and the Brain Zaps lasted nine months. Then my depression returned and ended back on the Cymbalta. I don&#039;t think they mix well for me as I am extremely agitated and hostile and still depressed. I will be talking to my doctor about how to wean off Cymbalta and perhaps finding a different antidepressant.  Savella has helped with my pain but I do have a rapid heart beat and panic attacks. Plus, I suffer restless leg Syndrome and it is so painful. Can win for losing.""",8.0,13
Atenolol,Not Listed / Othe,"""I have been on Atenolol for migraine prevention for almost 3 years.  It has lessened the frequency of my headaches.  A friend told me about this for helping w/headaches and I&#039;m glad she did.""",8.0,21
Amitriptyline,Pain,"""I had a very horrible toothache and this helped me to numb it, the pain was still there in the background and also I have insomnia so this helped me to sleep and be without excruciating pain - did make me feel a bit loopy of you don&#039;t go right to bed when you start to feel it""",8.0,33
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""I have suffered from insomnia for about 15 years. Thyroid cancer only made it worse. Ambien stopped working and I tried every drug and over the counter med. I was given a three day trial of Belsomra and was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked. This is not a knock out drug. It just makes you feel sleepy all night. I did have vivid dreams but they weren&#039;t unpleasant. None of the craziness of some of the other sleep meds just a good nights sleep. The only down side was I have a mild headache when I first wake up but it goes away quickly. It is expensive but they offer some really good coupons on their website. I recommend getting a free sample from your doc before you buy a months supply. Sweet dreams.""",8.0,23
Fioricet,Headache,"""Fioricet works within 15-20 minutes and you feel better than you would normally &hellip;. happy, awake, no headache, nothing can really irritate you and literally puts a smile on your face.  Don&rsquo;t eat them daily because they will start causing headaches and you will become tolerant and then they won&rsquo;t work when you need them to.""",10.0,24
Valtrex,Cold Sores,"""Great medication!  I am a hygienist and have been looking for a treatment for cold sores for my patients.  I learned about Valtrex in school, but had not had a chance to try until I got an outbreak recently.  I had my doctor prescribe me 2g to take 12 hours apart as the herpes labialis prescription suggests and it worked wonders.  I got tingling on Tuesday, took medication on Wednesday (had small blister forming at time), and on Thursday it is a small healing scab.  Never got big enough for anyone to notice unless I pointed it out (which I did to everyone in my dental office because the healing was so great, they agreed). I am going to recommend for my patients who suffer from frequent cold sores.""",10.0,24
Relpax,Migraine,"""I took Relpax today for the second time, took it once before. It has given me No relief what so ever and I&#039;m experiencing the same side effects as the first time I took it. Before you wonder why I would take it a second time, I thought perhaps I had just been in so much pain before I would give it another go. I have severe back pain, numbness and tingling in my fingers and ringing in my ears. Also, the migraine seems to have gotten worse. Now my eye has so much pressure, it feels like it&#039;s bugging out of my face. I will NEVER take this drug again.""",1.0,5
Vyvanse,Binge Eating Disorde,"""I&#039;m 17, and took 30MG Vyvance for the first time yesterday. I&#039;m taking it for binge eating disorder, not for ADD or ADHD. After about an hour I was cold and sweaty, I couldn&#039;t control what was coming out of my mouth, I fit 4-5 sentences into one breath I was talking so fast. My heart rate was 92 a minute, when I later checked after coming down it was 62 a minute. I felt like the world was moving really slow and I was normal, I felt like I was on top of the world! I began craving Vyvanse about 12 hours after taking it for the FIRST TIME. I didn&#039;t, because I refuse to abuse this medication with all the other medications I&#039;m on , anyways. I took it again this morning, it&#039;s been an hour and a half and I still feel nothing, not even focused.""",5.0,9
Meclizine,Vertig,"""I&#039;ve been taking meclizine for the past year on and off due to BPPV. When I feel &quot;off&quot; and know it&#039;s coming I take a 25mg pill 3 times a day for a day or so. If I ignore the feeling (sometimes I&#039;m in denial...) and the world begins to spin I take a pill and the world rights itself within an hour. 

""",10.0,86
Clonazepam,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Clonazepam is very effective in controlling my restless leg problem.  My dosage is .5 mg.  I have little to no side effects that I am aware of.""",10.0,45
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""This Belviq is amazing, I have a friend that is working out with me for the last two years and he is trying harder to lose weight. He was 198 pounds, and after working out for 2 years he lost 4 pounds. Its been a months that he is taking the Belviq and he lost 7 pounds. He is so excited and there is no side effects. It is recomended for you also. I was very impressed of the result. Thanks to Belviq""",10.0,50
Calan SR,Cluster Headaches,"""Calan SR worked miracles for me.  It doesn&#039;t stop the headaches; over a short period of time the drug builds up in your system and then you can feel an attack coming on (the eye starting to droop and some nasal congestion), then, viola, the headache is aborted!""",10.0,27
Paroxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was on Paxil since I was 16. I didn&#039;t know how good it was until I went off of it 16 years later. Major panic attacks and life felt like it was not worth living! Tried other SSRI&#039;s which didn&#039;t work and made me feel worse! (Zoloft and Pristiq were the worst!) Going back to Paxil. Never should have quit it in the first place! I hope to get the joy I once had back!""",10.0,53
Armodafinil,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on this drug since the US release date, previous to that having to cross the border into Mexico to buy Provigil. Luckily I have no insurance hiccups with Nuvigil besides yearly prior authorizations. I have sleep apnea to which I&#039;ve had 5 surgeries to correct &amp; am Bipolar 1. I take 2 x 250 mg. tablets daily, spaced by 5 hours--it really helps with the extreme lethargy you get from atypicals &amp; mood stabalizers, I don&#039;t think I&#039;d be able to hold a job without it. This is not some miracle Limitless drug for those who seriously need it, its a way to change your life to keep up when all your other meds just slow you down. I was on 1 dose a day &amp; it wore off within 5-6 hours, thus the second dose. $5 copay with coupon on their site.""",9.0,7
Bonine,Motion Sickness,"""My sister and I have a long history of motion sickness: a rocking chair or porch swing is enough to set it off for us!  This summer we took a trip to Jordan, Israel, Greece and Italy where we traveled on planes, buses, trains and ferries and rode in taxis, rented cars and jeeps--and camels and donkeys in the desert!--without any trouble at all, as long as we took our Bonine every morning.  We can&#039;t say enough about this product&#039;s efficacy!""",10.0,2
Sertraline,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""33 y/o female, 5&#039;5, 125lbs, 200mg/day, 1 1/2 years and will continue indefinitely. 

Pros: social anxiety gone. Unbelievable. Able to start spontaneous conversations with &quot;strangers&quot;, now able to develop and share deep, intimate friendships. Not hyper self conscious anymore. I joke around and enjoy making people laugh. Sexually uninhibited (with my husband)- seriously, the best sex I&#039;ve ever had, I&#039;m not self conscious at all anymore and I have no problems with orgasm- actually the opposite (best. ever.) Weight loss, 25-30lbs, and I feel light, energetic and happy with my body now. Food! I used to be a horribly picky eater my entire life, now I try new foods without a second thought and enjoy them! Zoloft has changed my life.""",9.0,137
Sertraline,Depression,"""post natal depression took over me last year and cannot even pass a day without having an argument with my partner that almost bring us apart. After all sorts of counselling and course to put myself straight I ended up wigh sertraline. I started at 50mg and the first day I toom it, it feels like a joke. I was laughing at my partner getting annoyed which used to made me angry and irritable at him. He even ask me if what im taking is happy pill. On the first 3 days were pin and needles on my palm, stomach upset and feels like vomiting all the time. After 2 months was on 100mg sleepless night no sex drive weight gain. But im happy and feeling great until now after 10 months cant sleep again. Will see gp soon. This help me get my life back thou""",9.0,8
Bupropion,Depression,"""I have been taking Wellbutrin XL for a week now.  I am very committed to making a strong effort to burn through any initial side effects.  For the first few days I experienced tremors, euphoria and I can&#039;t get used to the terrible taste in my mouth.  Now, My tremors are less pronounced.  My euphoria appears to have worn off.  I am experiencing waking multiple times in the night although I seem to be able to fall back asleep.  I still have extraterrestrial yellow pee.  Unfortunately the terrible taste in my mouth is still present.  I think I may experience adult acne as result of this med.  My emotional eating has slowed down.  I am not overly lathargic.  I am in more control of my emotions.  I will continue for the 6 weeks to see.""",5.0,7
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I am a female and have struggled with my weight for over twenty years. I am 5&#039;4 and weighed 287.3. I started taking Contrave Friday January 8th. At one week I dropped down to 280.6. At two weeks I&#039;m down to 270.2. I&#039;m only going to weigh myself once a week, but as of week 2 I&#039;ve lost a total of 17.1 pounds. The only side effect I&#039;ve experienced is a few head aches. I have to say I have not drank any pop, and I have no cravings for it. I&#039;m eating three small meals a day even though I have not had much of an appetite. I really hope I continue to have success. I did not exercise the first week, but I&#039;ve started walking a little each day.""",8.0,9
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the Depo shot for a yr and a half now and I have been bleeding ever since I took it. I have experienced a lot of weight gain and depression and tons of moods swings. You get cramps everyday as if you just got your period. I wouldn&#039;t recommend it if you don&#039;t like bleeding. Might work for some people but not for me. """,1.0,21
Yasmin,Birth Control,"""I used Yasmin for birth control reasons as it was the lowest one available to me at the time that didn&#039;t cause breakthrough bleeding. It was great for birth control and my skin is very clear after taking it. The main difference I noticed from other pills is that I would always get my period one day early (on the Sun instead of the Mon). I also had terrible mood swings and angry outburts. My poor kids copped the brunt of my moods! I have been off Yasmin for two weeks now and am back to my calm and happy self, and my sex drive has returned. I am 42.""",7.0,20
Nuvigil,Narcolepsy,"""I have a severe case of narcolepsy and Nuvigil honestly did not work at all.""",2.0,11
Apremilast,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I started Otezla Nov 2016. I don&#039;t find it effective for my Moderate to Severe psoriasis at all in fact I&#039;m having breakouts in places that never had them before and to make my issues worse I&#039;m riddled with pain unlike anything I had ever felt in my 42 yrs of being a psoriasis suffer. The worse pains happen when walking and I can only pin point 2 possible reasons for the pain OTEZLA or SYNTHROID or Combo of both. I started Otezla and Synthroid roughly same time but after reading many post the pain seems common with both meds. Personally I could try and deal with pain if Otezla worked better or at least not break me out in areas that never had them. 

I eat a little before and after taking the pill and have not suffered Diarrhea or Nausea all.""",3.0,8
Antivert,Vertig,"""I was prescribed this medicine for treatment of Meniere&#039;s disease (constant vertigo &amp; hearing loss due to excess fluid in the ear) this medicine knocks me out for at least 10 hours even after a small dose. It takes my dizziness away but it knocks me on my butt and I can&#039;t go to work for at least a day if I have to take it.""",1.0,89
Tenuate,Obesity,"""Amazing, I have been taking only 50 mg of this for 8 weeks. I have lost 31 lbs 3 sizes, I don&#039;t feel racey or speedy or weird, I feel good, if I miss a dose I don&#039;t feel it. Missed it for 4 days and didn&#039;t gain any weight. I am also eating really well and exercising! I recommend this if you have tried other things and they haven&#039;t been successful. I am a 31 year old mother of 5. Nothing else worked this is my miracle!""",10.0,75
Sertraline,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on many different SSRI&#039;s and sertraline has worked much better than any other medicine.  I&#039;ve been on it for about 5 years now.  The only suggestion I have is to make sure you have regular contact with your doctor because I have the dose changed every once in a while to suit my needs.""",8.0,9
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I love that I chose to use Implanon as birth control. I have had very minimal side effects (just a little fatigued at times), and have only had 2 periods in 6 months. I generally have good reactions to birth control, and if you do, too, I would definitely recommend this!""",9.0,2
Paxil,Anxiety,"""This is my second time taking Paxil. For me, it is the only medication that has been effective in treating my anxiety. I&#039;ve taken just about every medication for anxiety over the past 10 years. In my early 20s, I took Paxil for about 6 months and experienced sexual side effects but only gained about 5lbs. It was horrible to come off of Paxil and I experienced dizziness, headaches, and nausea. I am currently 29 and I started taking Paxil again about 5 months ago due to increased anxiety. While it has been effective in helping me to lead a normal life with minimal anxiety, it has caused horrible weight gain. I gained 15lbs in the past 3 months which is a lot for my petite frame at 5.1&#039;. Due to the weight gain I am currently attempting stop""",5.0,40
Naloxegol,Opioid-Induced Constipation,"""I think it&rsquo;s crazy that medicine specifically prescribed to opioid users will cause opioid withdrawal. Forget that! Take Linzess ! I&rsquo;ve been on Suboxone for 3 years. I&rsquo;ve had terrible constipation and when I would finally go, it would be rock solid and extremely painful. Linzess has been life changing. I go everyday. I&rsquo;m on the highest dosage, the low dosage did absolutely nothing at all. Being constipated is a big deal. It&rsquo;s awful! My heart goes out to anyone who suffers from it.""",1.0,7
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""It&#039;s probably the best birth control I&#039;ve taken so far! When I first started using bc, my doctor had put me on the standard combination pill (hormone with estrogen) and I had to be taken off it because it was giving me high blood pressure, that and along with a family history of high blood pressure. They suggested I start taking Lyza which is also known as a &quot;mini&quot; pill or &quot;pop&quot; since it only has the hormone present in it. I&#039;ve been taking it for little over 2yrs. now and I have to say it&#039;s been great. I haven&#039;t had any major symptoms at all. My periods are practically nonexistent at this point and very irregular, which might be a little scary for some women who are not use to taking the pill.""",9.0,13
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking this pill Jan. 16, 2012. I was a 235lb, 5&#039;4 female. In one week I lost 13lbs. I lost a total of 90 lbs in 4 and a half months and have kept it off almost 4yrs. 

BUT::::::
This pill will only be successful if you make life changes. It will increase energy and curb appetite while you take it. You will lose weight quickly. As soon as you stop, however, you will crave all the nutrients you have deprived your body of while trying to follow a 1000/1200 calorie a day diet.....thus gaining the weight back just as quickly if not careful to stick with portion control""",10.0,76
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""This was the first anti-psychotic I was put on, I was pushed into it by my psychiatrist at the time. I was on a low dose, 150mg. I took it for four months before taking myself off it due to extreme tiredness and horrific weight gain...I gained over 2.5 stones in the time I was on it, despite managing my food intake very carefully and exercising rigorously.

A couple of years later I wound up being prescribed Seroquel again, this time at 300mg. Same as last time it really knocked me out and once again I gained weight.

This med did nothing for my mood, but I kept being told to &#039;give the medication time to work.&#039; After 6 months I came off it again. Since weaning off the med I haven&#039;t slept properly, and that was almost 3 months ago.""",2.0,18
Dicyclomine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I am now 35 and suffered from bowel problems since I was 13 that slowly intensified as I got older. I had tests after tests and was not allergic to anything and they could not find out what was wrong. The cramping would become so intense I thought I would pass out and cause bleeding by the time it stopped. Since they couldn&#039;t find anything wrong or out of the ordinary, the Dr. proclaimed that I had Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Eventually I told him there has to be an option to stop the contractions in my intestine. He then prescribed this medicine to me. First at 10mg dosages. It helped but not entirely and ran out fast. Then he gave me 20mg. That did the trick! Only need to take as needed. Only side effect is being a little tired and rather be that than passed out.""",10.0,68
Hydroxyzine,Allergic Urticaria,"""I had chronic ideopathic urticaria for a 6 months before I found anything that remotely helped. Once I got on a cycle of of 40 mg hydroxyzine before bed and 150 mg ranitidine +5 mg of levocetirizine in the mornings I started to have noticeable improvement. After another 4 months my hives were completely gone. 

Of the three medicines, the hydroxyzine by far provided the biggest impact. This medicine stopped hives from forming during sleep and the anti-anxiety component definitely helped sooth my mood and get me to sleep more quickly.

I will say that this medicine gives you some really wacky and vivid dreams. It also makes you feel very groggy after taking it, lasting well into the next morning. Those symptoms are worth it though.""",9.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m starting my sixth month on Sprintec. The first month I had a decreased sex drive, and my acne basically disappeared. From then on my sex drive has increased dramatically, and the only time I might break out is the week of my period, which lasts for about three days. I didn&#039;t gain weight, get bigger breasts, nor have yeast infections or urinary tract infections. For me, this pill is amazing, though every woman reacts differently to different birth controls. I love this.""",9.0,8
Ticagrelor,Acute Coronary Syndrome,"""I am taking Brilanta along with eliquis &amp; aspirin after angioplasty &amp; stent. I have no way to know how effective it is but have not had a stroke which I&#039;m told is the purpose. I have difficulty with painful breathing when standing or walking..brief painful headache at the same time. For about 8 to 9 hrs after taking it I have much difficulty standing or walking. I am 77 yrs &amp; it was suggested that my age makes me more vulnerable but I have had no problem with bleeding. I am diabetic but lancing for glucose testing presents no more blood than usual. I feel very lethargic but not sleepy.""",7.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this for almost a year. Started out perfect. Shorter periods, no symptoms or pms. The last two months have been a nightmare. I&#039;ve had major depression and anxiety and awful pms. When I stop taking it for the week I have my period I feel anxious, depressed, moody and emotional. Almost like my body is going through withdrawals from it. Doctor put me on anti depressants but after reading these reviews I think this bc is causing it. Everyone is different, my friend has been on it for years and no issues but I don&#039;t like it at all.""",2.0,10
Ramipril,High Blood Pressure,"""I am diabetic following pancreatitis. Ramipril has lowered my blood pressure from around 145/90 to around 135/85 in just a weeks or so, but as soon as I started taking it I started having a lot of hypos. I have had to reduce my doses of Levemir from 18 units twice a day to 12 units twice a day. No other side effects.""",7.0,13
Abilify,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""I heard voices and experienced wild delusions for over ten years before I found Abilify.  At first I took 10mg of Haldol to quiet the voices but that stopped working after 6 months.  And the side effects of Haldol were high.  My experience with Abilify I think are better than average, in that I&#039;m symptom free, with no side effects. 30mg a day for three  years.""",10.0,42
Macrobid,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Avoid this medication AT ALL COSTS! Although it may not cause side effects for some, I was one of the many unlucky ones who experienced terrible problems. I have never had a problem with any antibiotics except Sulfa drugs before, but this medication left me nauseated, vomiting, dealing with chills for hours, shaking so hard I couldn&#039;t move, and with a terrible headache. I haven&#039;t taken a dose in 12 hours (with my doctor&#039;s suggestion), and the headache is just now going away. It took about 8 hours for the shaking to stop. At one point it was so bad that I thought I was going to have to go to the ER. I was only two doses in, as well. This was worse than the Sulfa reaction I had!""",1.0,8
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the implant inserted in mid March of 2015 and have had slightly delayed periods. Nothing too bad, but I&#039;m used to having my period on time every month. Before, I would always have a pretty heavy flow and horrible cramps, but since I got the implant, I&#039;ve had little to no cramping, and fairly light periods. The only problem is that normally I&#039;d have my period for 4-5 days, and since the implant, I&#039;ll easily go 7-10 days. I noticed some spotting on June 16th, and assumed I was having a light period since the color was the off brownish color you&#039;d usually have towards the end of your cycle. I have now had this for 22 days and I just started experiencing cramps and a heavier reddish flow.
Has anyone else had a similar issue?""",6.0,11
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had Liletta for 1 1/2 years now.  Just like most other people, the insertion process was awful.  Before insertion, my periods were heavy and never lasted more than 4 days.  The longer I have Liletta, the longer my periods are, however they are lighter (heavy spotting).  I&#039;m going on 3 weeks now.  There have been 2 instances in the last 6 months where I did not have a period for a month...because I have had 2 miscarriages.  I am getting this removed.  I hope no one else goes through what I have went through using this.""",1.0,4
Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir,Hepatitis C,"""7 weeks into treatment and ears buzzing like crazy, it is relentless was prescribed Betahistine Dihyrochloride tabs 16 mg taken half a tab twice a day for 2 weeks but so far no result. Have also noticed a lot of joint pain over the last couple of weeks (well more so than usual I am 54 lol).""",9.0,2
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I received the depo shot right after I had essure surgery to block my tubes, in 2006. I got my period about two weeks later and I never stopped bleeding for 3 months. I saw my doctor and she put me on hormone therapy, did a D&amp;C and I still continued to bleed. By this time I was going through pads every hour. I had to get up at night and change the bed sheets. I was sent to the lab to have my blood drawn. My red blood cell count was at 18%. Normal count for an adult woman is 31-34%. I was sent immediately to the hospital where I had two blood transfusions and a hysterectomy. To this day my doctor doesn&#039;t know why I bled so much. I keep telling her it was the depo shot and she continues to say I don&#039;t think that was it. Don&#039;t Get the shot.""",1.0,15
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""One month used of amlodipine""",8.0,10
Prozac,Depression,"""I had taken Prozac for approximately 20 years when I noticed my depression was coming back and I felt it was no longer working for me.  I then started on the path of trying everything on the market; none of them seemed to work and that has been over the last 6 years.  Now I&#039;m thinking about asking my doctor to switch me back to Prozac and see perhaps if it was helpful just being off it for while, give my system a break and maybe it will work again for me.  """,9.0,18
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""Two weeks had flu symptoms. Went to ER next day with horrible headache, fever, body aches.  Tested positive for flu and prescribed Tamiflu. Took right away w/ food and felt even worse! Throwing up, acid in my stomach, insomnia and then got the panic attacks and depression.  I did some reading and there can be issues with this w/Tamiflu.  I am not on any anti-depression medication or anything.  But I actually felt like I could die and it would be better.  The thoughts racing through my head were horrible.  Dr. gave me Ativan to help me sleep and calm down. Only took 1/2 pill at night to help sleep.  I got over the flu after about 5 days.  Another 2 days of feeling bad from flu would have been better than what I experienced. Never again!""",1.0,14
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I was so emotional and constantly nauseous. I took it at night so the nausea would always keep me up. My hair started falling out as well. It wasn&#039;t a little bit, I&#039;d run my hands though my hair and then a lot of strands would come out. It might be good for others but for me it wasn&#039;t at all.""",6.0,4
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I just started this drug last week and I have already lost 4 pounds after struggling for a year to lose only 1-2!!  I haven&#039;t had much nausea either which my doc said I might.  This could be my miracle drug!!  Thank you Victoza!""",10.0,82
Empagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have only taken this medication for a week and had to stop. The need to go pee every hour, including at night is keeping me from sleeping and I drive for a living.  After only just a week, I also got a yeast infection and my back is in constant pain.
I am also incredibly thirsty and this medicine is increased my craving for sugary drinks, which I have not drank in years. 
The second day on thus medicine,  my blood sugar was 302. This is a number I&#039;ve never had before.  My blood sugar reads about 200 on a bad day and generally runs 150 average. My week on this medicine,  my average blood sugar reading was 220. Two days after going off, my blood sugar started going down again.  Thus medicine raised my blood,sugar significantly.""",1.0,24
Escitalopram,Depression,"""On day 3 but already feeling better. Less anxiety overall and no side effects so far. Have noticed a few bouts of anxiety but the doctor told me that&#039;s normal during the first two weeks. I&#039;m sleeping better and waking up feeling energized for the first time in years! So far so good!""",10.0,16
Clomiphene,emale Infertility,"""After taking this medication for three months I then became pregnant a month later. After my Right tube exploded @ (11 WEEKS) (ectopic pregnancy) and I had two blood transfusions. We are ready to try again. Hoping for better luck this next time with one tube left. PRAYING""",7.0,6
Atenolol,High Blood Pressure,"""This is the worst medication I have ever taken in my life. I have been in bed for seven days. Not only did it raise my heart rate it gave me horrible vision, sensitive to light, can&#039;t function. Stuff is horrible for you. Should send my hospital bill to the manufacture!""",1.0,26
Effexor,Depression,"""Just finished coming of Oxycontin after 6 years of use. Took Effexor 75mg throughout. Now a member of NA and tried to wean myself off - horrible side effects from the withdrawal, dizziness, panic attacks, severe depression and social withdrawal. Went back on at 75mg and now feel that the drug is pretty hard to get used to again. Can&#039;t seem to win.""",6.0,27
Allopurinol,Gout,"""Taken for 20 yrs now no cases of acute gout since - unless I  drink too much. Fantastic drug!!!!""",10.0,5
Nortriptyline,Pain,"""I suffered lower back pain for 15 years and finally my &quot;Pain Specialist&quot; gave me a prescription for a starter of Nortriptyline.  1 week 10mg, 1 week 20mg, 1 week 30mg, 1 week of 40mg and 1 week of 50 mg and the pain was gone.  It made me very hyper, but I was out of pain and happy.  I was on it for 6 months and a change in insurance forced me to taper back off.  Basically the starter in reverse.  As each week ended I kept wondering when the pain would come back. It was amazing because it never did come back.  I had lost some weight and built up my core muscles, so that helped. After 15 years of daily pain, the kind that makes you think oh no when someone invites you anywhere, I have been pain free for over a year.""",10.0,337
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I got this birth control at my 6 weeks PP appointment and honestly after pushing out a baby through my vag, I didn&#039;t feel a thing. I was also on my period when I got it inserted but it was the best decision I made after my BC method! For me it was painless the whole procedure was like 10 mins and the Dr kept saying you&#039;ll feel a pinch, I didn&#039;t feel it then she said you&#039;ll feel some cramping , I didn&#039;t feel that either. Then before I knew it it was over. I love it!! I breastfeed so I haven&#039;t had a period since I got this IUD. I had irregular bleeding for about 3 to 4 weeks but after that no more bleeding. I totally recommend this for a new mama that doesn&#039;t want to get pregnant!!""",10.0,0
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I got on this med Sept.2015. I had anxiety mixed with fear to take it. I am on the 10 mg dose and get depressed and anxiety when on it. Slowly it worsened to the point I couldn&#039;t attend school. I this normal!? I have experienced the lack of wanting to eat and hating food in the start of being on it.Then my hunger spiked past its norm; I was eating like there was no tomorrow. Now being close to Xmas and off it for a bit I feel more snappy. If you are/ have experienced this I hope this helped.""",3.0,18
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""It&#039;s been good so far. Doctor put me from 30 to 40 mg. we will see how I feel in about two weeks when I see him again .""",8.0,14
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""30, no children, 105lbs previously on Lo Loestrin 1+ yr prior to Nexplanon insertion June 2016. No periods on lo lo and none with implant. Implantation quick and easy, not a big deal with Tenderness at implantation site for 4-7 days. Ok for the first 2 mos and I have no other side effects except terrible acne. Acne across cheeks and jawline and it doesn&#039;t go away. Deep, painful pimples with obvious whiteheads. While I&#039;ve never had perfectly clear skin, I&#039;ve also never had acne like this. Doctor said hormonal acne unlikely to go away but could see dermatologist if I desire. Why waste money at derm when I can tie it directly to this? Getting married in 8 mos and need to clean it up now and try something else Otherwise worked fine""",5.0,0
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I was hooked on pain killers for over 5 years and was taking 30 to 35 pills a day and did so for more than 1 year. I have been taking Suboxone for almost 3 years, under my doctors orders. Suboxone has saved my life. It is a wonder drug as far as I am concerned. Thank you suboxone and I sure hope other drug addicted people find this wonder drug to help them save their life like it did mine.""",10.0,12
Safyral,Birth Control,"""Been on this birth control now for 4 months. It works well as it prevents pregnancy, but so far, I&#039;ve had very heavy periods and severe cramps and tons of chin acne. Yaz never gave me these issues. I want to switch, but doctor told me to give it another 3 months to see what happens. If I still don&#039;t like it, then she said I can switch. I must stick it out until then.""",4.0,6
Nifedipine,Raynaud's Syndrome,"""I have experienced many ways of taking nifedipine and to get rid of the headaches. My doctors has me taken 30 mg XL 3 times a day instead of 90 mg once a day and I got rid of the headaches and all those other symptoms that you sometimes get.""",7.0,19
Actonel,Paget's Disease,"""Thank GOD for this drug.  Busted my leg and ankle, diagnosed PAGETS, tried myacalcin and FOSAMAX.  Leg pain minimal now.  I do take 30mg daily!  It has been over 12 months of treatment now.  I ran out once for 5 days and pain was intolerable...resumed ACTONEL and pain gone in 2 days.""",10.0,34
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""This is the second time I&#039;ve used phentermine.  After I had my 3rd child, I used it to drop 20 pounds, and 3 years later, I have gained 10 pounds again, so I used it again.  It definitely works, especially with exercise.  You just have to take it easy, because your heart rate does seem faster, and drink tons of water.  I drink about 4 or 5 bottles of water a day when I take phentermine.  I have lost almost 15 pounds in 2 months time - but again, I&#039;ve been working out 2 times a week lifting light weights and 30 minutes of cardio a week.  Great product!""",10.0,5
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve always felt  like I live a totally parallel life to everyone around me - Never feeling like I am living a normal life. I was always way up or way down,  never a happy medium. Honestly, it was difficult to keep up the charade of tirelessly trying to hide what everyone but me already knew &amp; accepted - I was bipolar.  I have tried a flurry of medications in conjunction with my current medication, Adderall - as I have always been classic ADHD. The last medication I tried scared me from even trying any new medications as I suffered from some serious SE of Stevens-Johnson Synd. Reluctantly, I tried Latuda &amp; suddenly, my world was righted &amp; I feel normal. I&#039;ve never felt better in my entire life (aside from the headaches)  I&#039;m reborn baby !""",10.0,54
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This is a great pill! I&#039;ve been taking it about six months. I had a long period the first month, and my appetite increased, along with some breast tenderness. I just watched what I ate, and no weight gain at all! After the first two months or so, it all disappeared, and everything is normal now. My skin is the best it&#039;s ever been. This is the first bc I&#039;ve ever taken and I love it!""",10.0,11
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had my Implanon for a year now and I love it. I spot here and there I haven&#039;t had a real period. I have gained some weight but I rather gain some weight then have another baby. I recommend this birth control to pretty much anyone.""",10.0,3
Tramadol,Anxiety,"""I&#039;m 32 yrs old and have been taking 50 mg of Tramadol HCL for pain associated with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome on and off for about a year now. Although it does lessen the pain, I&#039;ve noticed that my brain is much more even keel after I&#039;ve taken it. I have tried other anti-depressants and Xanax, but I don&#039;t like them because they make me feel like a zombie. This doesn&#039;t do that. It just clears away the anxiety fuzz, stops the attacks, and makes it so that I can actually function like a somewhat normal human again. I thought it was just me, but after seeing all of this, I know it&#039;s not. I&#039;m going to have to talk to my doctor about it. I can&#039;t remember the last time I felt this normal. And there are NO withdrawal effects for a missed day.""",10.0,62
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""27 years old - I  was really nervous to get the Kyleena IUD inserted. I was told it might cause some pain but to take 2 advil beforehand. The actual procedure only took a couple of minutes - similar to a pap with a really bad period cramp at the end. 
I went on my lunch break but could not go back after work as I was in a lot of pain and dizzy. The cramps were extremely bad for the next 4 days and finally started to get better after day 5. Make sure to stay on track with your Tylenol extra strength and also a heat pad. I got my period 2 days after so I think thats why the cramps were much worse for me. It has been 7 days since I had the IUD inserted and I feel much better. More energy and light spotting. I would definitely recommend.""",9.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""This birth control is the worst I&#039;ve taken. Every time I start a new pack it feels like I&#039;m getting food poisoning. The last 3 months it has made me so sick. I&#039;ve been on it for almost 3 years now and at first it would barely make me nauseous every once in a while but now I&#039;ve just been on it too long I guess. It just gets worse and worse.  The mood swings are ridiculous too! I wouldn&#039;t recommend anyone this birth control! Not to mention I was on my period for over a month when I started taking it.""",1.0,3
Mirtazapine,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve been taking this for 4 weeks. 
The positives: falling asleep faster, rested after fully waking up, feeling motivated the next day.
The negatives: waking up with a headache, slight constipation, increased appetite, forgetfulness.
I&#039;m on 15 mgs and it seems to be working. Make sure that when you feel hungry, drink something first. I find I am just thirsty, not really hungry. Going to take Aleve/Advil/Tylenol like pain reliever when I take this medication at bedtime to see if I can avoid the morning headache. 
Don&#039;t give up!""",7.0,52
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""This drug is a miracle! Cured me in 8 weeks and now I feel great! Thank you Gilead!""",10.0,4
Nuedexta,Pseudobulbar Affect,"""It has been about two weeks since I&#039;ve been taking Nuedexta. I went to my doctor back then as I was having angry outbursts as well as increased thoughts of hurting myself or others. Additionally, my anger was taking over any type of rational decision making. My doctor prescribed Nuedexta...just more recently, I&#039;ve felt somewhat of a change. I don&#039;t feel as angry and if I&#039;m in an anger-provoking situation, I know I have to &quot;step aside&quot; and take time out. This never happened until I took Nuedexta. The only complaint I have about the medicine is that since it&#039;s new on the market--as far as I know, as the pharmacist had never heard of it--the cost was high and I had to wait a day for the prescription to be delivered.""",6.0,83
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Well, I&#039;m not pregnant so it worked for me. I took Plan B 44 hrs after the incident and I was ovulating. The only side effects I had was cramping and back aches a week after I took the pill and sometimes heat flashes. I was only a day late.""",10.0,63
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been on Vyvanse for 2 years. I started on 50mg. I was on that dose for about 6 months, tapered down to 30mg for a few months, and found a happy medium at 40mg. 50mg was too strong and 30mg was too weak. I have a pretty severe case of ADD. For an adult, I never thought ADD would be an issue. I finally saw my doctor who prescribed me Vyvanse. Vyvanse was the first pill I&#039;ve ever taken for my ADD and it&#039;s seriously improved my life immensely. Biggest side effects for me are increased anxiety, OCD tendencies, insomnia, and frequent mood issues after taking it. The ultimate biggest con for me is price. My insurance pays very little. It&#039;s around $250 per month.""",8.0,13
Olanzapine,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Zyprexa got rid of all my symptoms- paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, depression, mania, catatonia. It worked so well I have gone off all my other medicines and I got off disability, finished school, and got a full time job. I have very few side effects- mostly I sleep a lot: 10-12 hours. But that is totally worth it to get rid of my symptoms! And I even lost weight!""",10.0,77
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I have an awful film in my mouth.
I sleep too much.
I have no energy.
I am very worried because it seems like I have spasms in my esophagus. 
I do like this prescription because I do not cry all the time.
Too expensive.""",8.0,13
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I have been on dox for 2 months and  it has proved a miracle for me ! I just hope my acne wouldn&#039;t come back after stopping. I&#039;m using it with no topical cream !  I&#039;m taking 100 mg once daily after 2 hours of dinner ( prescribed by my doctor) and good results !""",10.0,13
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve got generalized anxiety disorder. Buspar turns off the worrying like a switch. The only downside was the first dose; 15mg was too much. I had weird side effects; if I looked at a light source, I&#039;d feel unspeakably strange pulses of something that felt like electricity go though my body. I also got motion sick and vomited after the first dose. Luckily this only happened once.

After reducing the dose to 5mg (q.i.d.), I had no more side effects.

My advice to the uninitiated would be to start with a small dose and titrate upwards to avoid any surprises.""",10.0,213
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""I was recently in the hospital for a cyst that ended up being MRSA. It was one of the most painful things I&#039;ve been through and it took 3 days in the Hospital with Antibiotics and IV Pain Meds (Dilaudid) to get me stable enough to go home. I was on 4mg of Dilaudid IV every 2 hours. For me, about 1 1/2 hours after getting the Dilaudid push I was starting to get in pain again. When I got it though, my pain instantly disappeared and I could get some rest. I can&#039;t take Morphine because it makes me vomit. This medicine was my lifesaver! The only thing is it made me itch so the doctor gave me Benadryl with every dose. Had no problem after that.""",10.0,19
Trintellix,Depression,"""Day 4.
I have already noticed changes.
Pros:
- no desire to cry
- clear headed thought process
- no mood swings/feel balanced(have not had any mood swings since day 2. I usually had them like 4x within an hr)
- no angry outbursts or negative/hurtful comments towards people
- decrease in paranoia
- no longer feeling personally attacked by others
Cons:
- trouble sleeping 
- teensy bit jittery 
- itchy(not much)
- definitely nauseous 
- trouble passing stool but not constipated 
- slight lightheadedness/ dizziness 
This is only day4 going on 5 so i am thinking my brain&amp;body need time to adjust &amp;balance out. So far i feel mentally, so much better. In control,i would say. Only odd thing i noticed was random laughing. But hey I&#039;m not complaining!""",8.0,110
Dalfampridine,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I love Ampyra. It&#039;s such a shame it is expensive to get. I can now make it to the bathroom in time. HUGE improvement with that alone. But I can walk upstairs without lifting my legs with my hands.""",9.0,66
Wellbutrin SR,Depression,"""I am a mother of 2 small children and I began this medication about 2 months ago after being on Celexa (which made me feel tired a lot and hungry all the time - I gained like 20 lbs on it).  The first thing I noticed with Wellbutrin was a decreased appetite.  Then I started to feel more alert - the same kind of alertness you would feel when taking Adderall.  A few weeks into it, my mood was totally different.  I was happy, calm, energetic - all the things that I wanted for so long, but never thought I could achieve, as I was very depressed.  I was walking in a parking lot the other day and I thought to  myself &quot;wow.  isn&#039;t life great?&quot; - Wellbutrin is an AMAZING medication.""",10.0,294
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Skyla inserted this morning. I was nervous going in a little bit but was optimistic. I used the pills the night before to soften my cervix. (I don&#039;t know if it really did anything though)I went in, my doctor cleaned my cervix. My doctor measured inside my uterus, it was a little uncomfortable but nothing to bad. Then my doctor used a tool to &quot;pinch&quot; my cervix so it will stay open for the insertion part. THAT was painful! I have gotten piercings and have sat for a back tattoo. The pinching of my cervix was unlike anything I have felt. Don&#039;t pysch yourself out though, it only lasts a little while and just try to relax. Then she inserted the skyla, which was a tiny pinch/cramp, and she removed all the other things. Done!Easy!""",10.0,3
Fluvoxamine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I have been taking Luvox since 1998.  I always knew something was strange about the way I acted growing up lol.  As I grew up, married, and had a child, life became very scary to me.  I worried constantly, fearing death for those around me.  I suddenly had an episode of what is referred to as an anxiety attack.  I thought I was dying... it was a horrible experience, and before I finally went to a social worker seeking help (and that was very hard for me  to  admit to myself) I&#039;d had a couple more of these anxiety/panic attacks... So... the social worker diagnosed me with OCD.  She worked along with my M.D. whom I still see to this day and trust very much &amp; decided to give the medication she recommended to him for me a try.  ... continued""",10.0,11
Beyaz,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I was diagnosed with PMDD back in 2006 when I was 23. I have ruined a few good relationships and was finally getting tired of feeling out of control a week out of every month. I tried Yaz and loved it but my insurance quit paying for it so I switched to Beyaz. It seems to work well. I haven&#039;t had any symptoms of the PMDD since I have been taking it.""",10.0,17
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Implanon because my best friend recommended it to me because she had no problems with it. Me on the other hand had all the problems in the world. Some days I would just be crying and couldn&#039;t understand why, or I had really bad back pains. I had frequent headaches, and no appetite. I also bled almost everyday I had it. I felt like I was on my cycle for 3 weeks and off for 1 week. It was crazy. Don&#039;t use my rating to decide if you are going to use it because everyone is different. """,1.0,0
Ivermectin,Scabies,"""Works good, but the bug has to bite you in order for it to be effective. Administered by body weight formula. Saturation to full strength within 4 hours after ingestion. Remains at full strength for appx. 18 hours. Dissipation afterwards  at appx. 2.5mg per day. Estimated half life is 12 days per dose. All conditions depend on body weight. Kills bugs wherever they feed, including those in the skin, which may cause ulcers from the decomposing dead parasite. Effectiveness on pre-existing eggs is questionable. Work closely with a doctor on the dosage and saturation levels or overlap doses. Keep records on reactions/results.""",8.0,211
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I am currently on my first pack of Ortho Tri-Cyclen and am not sure whether this is the pill I will stay with or not. I definitely noticed a big change in my irritability while taking this, and my mom even confirmed that my personality has been affected. I have also been worried that it has made me gain a little weight, or just made it harder for me to lose weight this month. I started taking levothyroxine at the same time, and really should be losing weight. Also, I have noticed a change for the worse in my hair and my nails- so...that seems like a lot of side effects. I was staying on the Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo because I have been reading that it takes up to 3 months for the side effects to go away.""",8.0,0
Flexeril,ibromyalgia,"""Doesn&#039;t touch my pain while I am awake but puts me to sleep and in the morning I notice it helped relax bad spasms.""",2.0,50
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""After taking Savella I was basically in bed for 3 weeks feeling so cold I had to stay under 3 blankets.  My hands and feet were like ice.  I would get a tingling sensation through the inside of my body and felt so cold I would shiver. When I did get out of bed and, for example, go to the store, I would break out in sweats that made my hair look like I just got out of the shower and all my makeup came off.  I had at least one night a week of insomnia where I couldn&#039;t get to sleep until dawn. I had very disturbing, vivid nightmares.  I had no positive effects from this medicine.  I&#039;ve had fibromyalgia for 16 years and decided to go back on Lyrica as I had no side effects from it. """,1.0,12
Vilazodone,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on Viibryd for 7 days and it&#039;s been great. I&#039;m only on 10mg right now and will be moving to 20mg in the next couple days. I only had soft stools once but other than that no other stomach issues. Some of the side effects I am having are weird vivid dreams, super increased libido and out of 6 of the 7 days I&#039;ve taken Viibryd, I&#039;ve awakened out of my sleep to very intense orgasms. Other than that I feel much better. The real test will be when my PDD occurs. If it can control my lows during my period then we have a winner.""",9.0,97
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""Went in for an ear infection. It cleared it right up but on the seventh day got SEVERE cramps and was running to the bathroom every five minutes. Will NEVER be taking this again. So hard on the stomach. Had to leave work! So much pain ruined a couple days for me""",3.0,1
Taytulla,Birth Control,"""The most debilitating week of my life!   Extreme fatigue , extreme nausea, leg cramps, breast tenderness, ACNE, MOOD SWINGS, heart palpitations.   I threw it out after 7 days.   Please take caution when using this.""",1.0,5
Adalimumab,Crohn's Disease,"""Hi there, I suffered for many year with Crohn&#039;s having has a resection, fistulas, perforation, strictures you name it, having had antibodies after not using infiximab for a year I started Humira 13 days ago, so far so good, no side effects as yet, didn&#039;t even hurt to administer and for the first time in years I can hear my stomach actually making a noise !! I seem to be very more energetic as the days go by, fingers crossed it continues. Had no pain whatsoever in 6 days.""",8.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""In 2014 I was diagnosed with PCOS. I was 14 years old and had no idea what to expect. In 2017 I was switched from Tri-Previfem to Junel FE 1/20, the 21 day pack. I&#039;ve been on it for 3 months now. In that time span I&#039;ve been constantly woken up from nightmares and have anxiety attacks and heart palpations. My mood has literally been off the wall. I snap at everything. If someone even asks me a question I blow up. I&#039;m also constantly nauseous. I honestly thought I was pregnant at first, but many doctors and home tests proved me wrong. I wouldn&#039;t suggest this because I&#039;ve never had problems with anxiety before this. Definitely going to my gyno to switch soon!!""",3.0,3
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""Works for me""",6.0,20
Orthovisc,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;ve been getting the injections in both knees for several years from my Ortho and have experienced some relief from the pain in my knees. Both the doctors and MA&#039;s on staff are extremely proficient in performing the procedures and I have never had any discomfort during the procedure. I have also been diagnosed with &quot;end-osteoarthritis&quot; in both shoulders and look forward to receiving the injections to either put an end to or reduce the pain that I experience.""",10.0,30
ProAir RespiClick,"Asthma, acute","""Had no heart racing or itchiness side effects with this product, likely because it wasn&#039;t effective either! Had free coupon to try, will be going back for $50 proair....""",1.0,5
Talwin Nx,Chronic Pain,"""Talwin was first given to me when I had wrist surgery to reattach tendons and ligaments torn from the bone during a car accident. Plus I have fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis. And I&#039;m allergic to all the morphine, codeine types. My wrist surgeon coupled Talwin NX with Phenergan and it worked like a charm. Now I use that very combination for psoriatic arthritis flares. It&#039;s wonderful!""",10.0,17
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve only been on it for two weeks but I love it. I was freaking out reading the comments thinking I&#039;m going to bleed for months on end and have acne all over my face, but my experience has been the exact opposite. I was on my first day of period when getting it, it automatically stopped it &amp; I haven&#039;t bleed since, not even spot. I haven&#039;t had any other side effects, no acne, no weight gain, the only thing that I want to point out is it really hurts. My arm was really sore for about 10 days but now it&#039;s fine.""",10.0,10
Nortriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""My neurologist prescribed nortriptyline 2 years ago to help with my chronic migraines, which I&#039;d had since I was 13 years old. I&#039;d suffer migraines at least 4 times a week and the pain would be excruciating. I&#039;d suffer from rebound migraines as well and it turned out that I can&#039;t take medicines like Excedrin because they actually worsen my migraines. Imitrex stopped working. Once I started Nortriptyline, I started seeing relief within the first two months. I&#039;m on a steady 30mg and as long as I eat right, keep active and reduce stress [a big factor to how they&#039;d start at first], I only get level 8/9 migraines 2/3 a month, usually at the start and end of my menstrual cycle, and take Treximet for them.""",9.0,35
Levaquin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I am a 27 year old woman and was prescribed Levaquin 500mg for 7 days (by my obgyn for a suspected UTI post surgery-I had a D and C). I hardly ever have UTIs. My Levaquin, with insurance, was $55. I do not take pharmaceutical drugs regularly, but I figured since this was post surgery I should do as the doctor says. I read the drug pamphlet before taking the pill. On day 3 of taking Levaquin, I started a muscle twitching in my right middle toe. I researched reviews of this drug on the internet and stopped immediately.""",1.0,55
Levomilnacipran,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve tried 20+ meds over the last 30 years to treat depression. I&#039;ve had wonderful results with Fetzima and Trileptal. I&#039;ve been on the medication about 18 months now. Some GI issues, some sweating, though not as intense as others have mentioned. As I&#039;ve increased dosage I definitely experienced rage, but it subsided within a week. I&#039;ve had an increase in blood pressure, but it was already high &amp; a med adjustment solved it.  A weird side effect: I talk a lot more than I did before. I can stop myself, but the tendency is new.  I can deal with these side effects. They&#039;ve not been intense or long lasting. My depression was horrible for 7+ years. I&#039;ve gone from failed suicide attempts to feeling good again. I&#039;m very grateful for this drug.""",9.0,15
Delsym,Cough,"""Did not help cough, have me diahreea, and made me feel loopy.""",1.0,12
Cefdinir,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""I had to take this for some infected blisters on my foot. (Foot was swollen, purple, and oozing liquids by the way, fun) It worked with no bad aftertaste or side effects. Took about a week. Odd that I&#039;m seeing everyone getting all this diarrhea from it, I didn&#039;t have a single issue and I get diarrhea from everything. Worked differently for me I guess.""",9.0,0
Humira,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""This medicine has enabled me to continue working and living a more normal lifestyle.""",10.0,75
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been taking these since I was 13. I&#039;m 26 now I was born with Crouzon Syndrome born with only 3 toes on My right foot and only one bone in my right foot. I&#039;ve had 28 surgeries including recrustructional face surgery all the way to breaking my leg and making it longer and this medicine helps me get up in the morning it helps me live a happy life and strive to be a better person.""",10.0,24
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Nexplanon put in on 9/30/15. It is now 10/29 and I am ready to cut the damn thing out of my arm. For the past month, I have cried almost every day, sometimes more than once. I have had my period for 12 days now, and there is no sign of it stopping. The acne is horrible, along with feeling as if I am going to pass out many times a day, headaches, and nausea. Overall, I would say I spent 6/7 days per week being unhappy. I am making an appointment to have it removed immediately. I didn&#039;t think these side effects were so common, or I wouldn&#039;t have gotten this. This bc was my last option as I cannot take estrogen pills, and don&#039;t want to get a shot in fear that it will affect me as Nexplanon has.""",2.0,1
Wellbutrin SR,Depression,"""I rated it a 5 because I felt for me it was 50/50. Tomorrow will have been only my 5th day taking the generic version (bupropion SR), but I am making today the last one. I was prescribed only 150mg once a day. The first 3 times I took it, it worked wonderfully. I experienced a handful of side effects that were super mild, but I felt great. I felt energized and positive. Today on the other hand, about two hours after I took my dose, I was hunched over the toilet almost throwing up with bad stomach pain in addition to the nausea. I never threw up. I have ZERO appetite and no energy and a bad sharp pain in my upper stomach. I feel totally disconnected from my body.""",5.0,21
Chlorpromazine,Opiate Withdrawal,"""Helped right away. No bad withdrawals like before. Its a lifesaver and there is no narcotic in this.""",10.0,42
Enskyce,,"""I switched to Enskyce from Reclipsen for cost effectiveness, and felt different almost immediately. After a few weeks, I noticed that my emotions were considerably more inconsistent. Small things that wouldn&#039;t normally bother me started to make me extremely upset, and although I realized that I shouldn&#039;t have been upset at the time, I felt like I couldn&#039;t pull myself out of being emotional. I didn&#039;t pay any mind to it, because I thought some outside things could&#039;ve been stressing me out, but it got to the point where I&#039;d be having emotional breakdowns almost weekly, and about normally insignificant things. Periods were thicker and more painful. Effective as a contraceptive, but the side effects were a deal-breaker for me.""",6.0,21
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""I had a root canal 2 weeks ago, and there was no abscess or infection then. After the second part of the root canal a couple days ago, the x-ray showed an infection. Since I&#039;m allergic to penicillin, they prescribed clindamycin. I have a sensitive stomach, and this medicine really did a number on me! I took 3 capsules 8 hours apart, and each one had worse results. I also forgot about not lying down for 30 minutes after taking a pill the 3rd time. I filled my stomach up with food to try and protect it, but it didn&#039;t work. I had nausea, stomach pain, and intestinal cramps. I have no idea if it would have cleared the infection. I just started taking cephalexin tonight, which can also cause stomach problems, but so far it hasn&#039;t.""",1.0,23
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Skin and Structure Infection,"""I had this boil on my leg and my doctor gave me this, It worked really good for the first three days on the forth day after I burst the boil I was faced with excessive bleeding I bleed for more than 5 hours that I begin to fear if I no longer have any Thrombocytes left in my blood,
It was midnight I can&#039;t go to my doctor,
I was so lucky enough it&#039;s just a small opening so I decided to lie it with and wait for morning,
Before I woke up in the morning it&#039;s all fine""",5.0,0
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""When I use Metro-gel, I don&#039;t have to worry about bacterial vaginitis coming back easily. It helps faster, and it&#039;s very effective. When I take the oral medicines, bacterial vaginitis recurs within weeks. That can be a major pain.  The only bummer is the yeast infection that can sometimes occur.""",9.0,59
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I woke up 3 days ago with a huge painful outbreak on my upper lip. I ran to the pharmacy and bought abreva and the cold sore is completely gone now. This stuff is a miracle. Worth every penny!!""",10.0,12
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I have been on Lutera for  over a year, and I love it. I&#039;m shocked to see so many bad reviews but i guess everyone&#039;s body reacts differently so I&#039;d just keep an open mind! I have very light, short periods, I&#039;m no more moody than I would normally be, and haven&#039;t gained any weight. I have used other pills in the past that made me very moody and depressed and worsened my PMS symptoms but this really evened me out. the only thing I&#039;m wondering is if this is why i have persistent acne, it never occurred to me until recently because all doctors I&#039;ve asked just say oh good you&#039;re on bc that should be helping. Even if it is the cause of my acne i&#039;m not sure i would switch because it works that good for me.""",9.0,4
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on Lexapro for two months now. The first 4 weeks I had very minor side effects. Dry mouth, dilated pupils, etc. VERY minor and only lasted 2 days each. Two months later I can tell you this medication is amazing. I suffered from very periodic anxiety which turned into panic attacks on some occasions. It was always in the back of my mind as to if or when it was going to happen. That&#039;s no way to live. I feel focused with clear thought now. I still laugh and feel every emotion...I just don&#039;t worry about things like I used to before Lexapro. I&#039;m happier and have a more positive outlook on difficult situations in my life now. I find myself being much more social now too. Miracle medication for sure!""",10.0,219
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""Have only been on Pristiq less than 1 week and previously taking Lexapro, which did nothing for me. On Lexapro for years and accepted it when doctors told me that I may not feel better than what I do. With Pristiq someone has turned the light on in my brain and there is a distinct shift in my mood. I hope I have found the right antidepressant to help me recover and feel like entering the land of the living again...fingers and toes crossed. I will keep you posted...no noticeable side effects as yet.""",10.0,13
Celexa,Postpartum Depression,"""Horrible experience. Couldn&#039;t differ between dreams and actuality. Unfortunately lost custody of my child while on this medication because the paternal grandparents convinced me to sign &quot;insurance papers&quot; which were actually custody papers. They knew what my mental state was at the time due to Celexa. I was very easily agitated and very delusional. At one point I thought my daughter had turned into a puppy. Another point, I thought I took a trip that was about an hour away and got back home within 5 minutes with no recollection of the trip back. These were actually dreams that I thought was happening in reality. I was in such a horrible mental state that I couldn&#039;t even tell that I wasn&#039;t myself, that I was delusional,  or irrational.""",1.0,1
Baclofen,Migraine Prevention,"""I have had migraines for 6 years and have tried every medication from, Topamax to Zonegran to Depakote. Since I&#039;ve started taking baclofen 20mg x 3 times daily, 6 months ago, I have had one breakthrough headache and even then I was able to function. I&#039;m not saying baclofen is the &quot;perfect migraine prevention medicine&quot; but for me, it&#039;s been my miracle pill.""",10.0,59
Metoprolol,Migraine Prevention,"""Unbelievable!  I am a health and fitness professional and have tried everything including naturopathic remedies to control my migraines, high blood pressure and anxiety.  A 25 mg daily dose of Metoprolol has been life changing. I was mostly anti-medicine until I was finally talked into trying this.  

I was having 10-15 severe migraines per month, causing frequent ER visits, stroke level high blood pressure and severe performance anxiety.  Immediately after beginning this medicine I have few headaches and they are rarely severe.  My blood pressure is down and my anxiety is significantly improved.  

I have no problems exercising.  I had to adjust to being sleepy but it doesn&#039;t seem to affect my very active lifestyle much anymore.""",9.0,59
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am married and just 2 months ago had a baby girl. I wanted a way to wait a good amount of time without being worried about taking a pill or getting pregnant. When I had this done I took 2 tylonol before I went in and IT DID NOT HURT ONE BIT. I went when I was on my period so this way my cervix would be slightly opened. All I&#039;ve experience is a bit of cramps and some back pain. My period stop right when it was put in, I was amazed. I love this type of birth control and my husband doesn&#039;t feel it so it&#039;s perfect.""",9.0,14
Tramadol,Pain,"""I take it for arthritis, only when I am desperate, about twice a week. Just one tablet and it works well.""",10.0,9
Bentyl,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Doctors are not sure what is wrong with me. My symptoms activate during the night, around 2 to 4am the pain in stomach sometimes boating and other times a burning sensation that feels Bentyl. I have had this medicine sitting on my coffee table for 3 days without taking it because I hate taking pills and I was waiting for another attack. Doc wanted me to take them 3 times a day. This morning at 6am I was having the pain. The pain in my back is 10 times worse then my stomach. So I took one Bentyl and within 10 mins the pain is gone. This was my first pill that I have taken that actually took the pain away. I have an attack about 3 days a week.""",10.0,145
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""I am not sure what the issue is with people having these crazy side effects. I know people will can have some type of side effects but, to completely bash this med is irresponsible. If side effects are happening either A. The dose is to high, I suggest talking to your doc to re adjust it (high doses of AB&#039;s aren&#039;t always a good thing) or B.take zofran along side it, this helps with the stomach issues (warning: it can cause constipation). DO NOT lay down for at least an hour after taking it, and take it with a standard 16.9 fl oz water bottle. The only con for me is the size of a 300mg capsule(if you have a phobia or issues about swallowing big pills, use the smaller 150mgx2)""",9.0,20
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""Did not react to this well. Had a concussion and occipital neuralgia diagnosis after a car accident and was prescribed this. I do not take meds well so not surprised that this wasn&#039;t good for me. I had an immediate reaction of  extreme shivering and body shaking that I had to deal with until the meds faded. Did not reduce head tension or pain and just made me really scared by my bodies reaction. I never took another.""",1.0,9
Voltaren Gel,Pain,"""My dr gave me Voltaren Gel to help relieve my Ilio-Inguinal Neuralgia as a sample.  I don&#039;t have a specific dosage, just when it hurts, apply the cream.  It works amazing!  I mainly use it for break-through pain between doses, and days like this with storms and hectic days at work, I&#039;m able to concentrate on work instead of trying to take my mind off of the pain.  Does this come in gallon size with a push handle?  Maybe a bath bomb I could put in my jacuzzi tub?  Just askin...""",10.0,51
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Absolutely love it. No period, no mood changes, no bleeding, no nothing but a little bit more acne but could be from stress right now because I&#039;ve been dealing with a lot. But my body got used to it within a month.""",10.0,16
Ferumoxytol,Iron Deficiency Anemia,"""This medicine has done wonders for me. I have had two injections of Feraheme with no side effects. It gave me back a quality of life.""",10.0,20
Naloxegol,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""I&#039;ve been taking this medication for 3 days now, and have had 0 side effects and 0 results. It almost seems as if I&#039;m taking a placebo. I will give it a full week but not expecting any results. Back to Linzess and 2 BMs per month....""",1.0,17
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""My depression was primarily characterized by hopelessness and lack of motivation, and within weeks of starting Wellbutrin, I experienced dramatic changes in my mood and mindset.  I often forget that I even take Wellbutrin because it has given me no side effects and has only made me feel the way I was always supposed to feel.  This drug is definitely worth a try; even if it doesn&#039;t work so effectively for everyone, the potential for a negative experience is very low compared to that of other antidepressants.""",10.0,91
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I took plan b a day after sex took place. And I am pregnant two weeks later.""",1.0,4
Tecfidera,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Been on T. since May 2013.  Was allergic to Copaxone so was on Rebif for years.  Pill is so much better.  Side effects of flushing, burning last only 10-15 minutes during the first month or two of starting the pill.  Cold wash cloth and relaxing helps during the flushing.  Working so well...no new lesions.  I drink a lot of water and eat protein when I take the pill.  Highly recommend trying!""",10.0,46
Duloxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""My celexa stopped working around Thanksgiving. I have been slowly going into a tail spin since. My Dr changed me to Zoloft which I took for 5 weeks and only got worse. I took my first cymbalta yesterday and woke up this morning with so much less pain and could actually walk without my joints hurting. Not to mention that My mind seems to be coming around too. I cannot believe how fast this medicine has begun working for me. Between the severe depression and back pain I had been having thoughts of suicide for over 2 weeks now. I actually slept good last night and feel so much better already today!""",10.0,13
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been on Lolo for just over a year now (after I finished breastfeeding my son) and have had no negative side effects. The pill has not caused any weight gain or losses, change in attitude or sex drive. I haven&#039;t had a period in about 4 months now and it is slightly alarming that the pill is changing my cycle so much, but as long as I can still have more children when I am ready and my period comes back once I go off of Lolo, I consider this to be an excellent birth control pill!""",9.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""About a year ago the gynacology doctors recommended the mirena to me because I was having heavy periods...got it done, wouldn&#039;t stop bleeding for 4 months went in to get it removed it was missing...one year later my bleeding still wouldn&#039;t stop, I get admitted every 2 to 3 weeks for blood transfusion..would not recommend it even to my worst enemy....my biggest regret ever!...now Iv been told the only way to fix me is to get a hysterectomy!...""",1.0,2
Cephalexin,Bacterial Infection,"""Good""",7.0,6
Pristiq,Depression,"""I have been on so many anti-depressant medications over the last 20 years. I have never had anything make me feel better and so quickly. I was given 50 mg a day for approximately 1 month and then my doctor upped me to 100 mg ER a day, which I take first thing in the morning. Let me tell you I haven&#039;t been this cheery and upbeat for 20 years. I really mean this seriously I can&#039;t believe that this medication makes me feel so good and its also suppressed my appetite. What could be better than that?""",10.0,57
Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""So my doctor prescribed me provera 10mg for 10 days &amp; it completely stopped the bleeding thank god. 7 days later i got my peeiod with the worse cramps ever and i was bleeding really heavy with lots of bloods clots. It was so uncomfortable""",9.0,31
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been taking Venlafaxine XR (the generic version of Effexor XR) for exactly one month now and I can honestly say that I haven&#039;t felt this normal in a long, long time. I started out taking 37.5 mg for seven days, and then my dose was increased to 75 mg where it has thus far remained.  Upon start up I had no adverse side effects other than fatigue.  I take my pill every night with dinner, and although I do have trouble sleeping at times, it is not consistent.  I was also given a prescription for 0.5 mg lorazepam as a &quot;bridging&quot; medication to take only when needed.  Overall I would recommend Venlafaxine.  Don&#039;t believe all the scary things you read about it. I was scared too but quite honestly I feel it has improved my life.""",10.0,12
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Seems like all the other reviews on here are good but mine isn&#039;t. Suboxone didn&#039;t help much with the withdrawals or the back pain I have so I only went a month and now I&#039;m back to my regular Vicodin/tramadol regimen. I wish Suboxone worked but for me they didn&#039;t.""",5.0,0
Diclofenac,Back Pain,"""I have been taking this for many years. I do not have to take it everyday. When I experience back pain I take it. The only side effect I have had is constipation.""",10.0,49
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""So far love it....don&#039;t have to worry about remembering to take the pill. Hardly ever get my period, but just dislike the weight gain.""",8.0,2
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""My doc prescribed this for after having colitis. It dulls the pain but for 2 months had the worst constipation (with Colace) and groin pain I ever had in my life. Went to 5 docs and had over $1500 in CT scans and ultrasounds for pain. Doc misled me and said take it 24hrs a day. After about 2 weeks of agonizing pain, I came off it on my own. NO PAIN! Be very CAREFUL.""",1.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""Awful.  I was on the real Ortho Evra for years.  I lost my insurance and had to switch to the pill.  Finally I got insurance and it covered the patch.  I had one glorious month of Ortho Evra back and then came Xulane.  While I was paying for Ortho Evra out of pocket, I always wished there was a generic.  I was excited to try it... but then I did. I&#039;ve gained 20lbs over the past year after staying within a 5lb range for 10 years.  I eat healthy and exercise consistently. I&#039;ve had absurd levels of anxiety, had a decreased sex drive, and constantly feeling dry.  Most importantly, the patches don&#039;t stay on.  At least 1 out of the 3 per month will fall off at least once.  What is the point?""",3.0,4
Mefenamic acid,Period Pain,"""I was prescribed mefenam acid for menstrual pain, took it as directed...and it did absolutely nothing.  Zip.  Zilch.  Nada.  I might as well have taken a sugar pill.  I was actually shocked to see that so many people love it so much, because I had been under the impression it was complete garbage.

Judging by the other reviews I&#039;ve seen, it&#039;s worth a try.  But be aware there is a chance it won&#039;t do anything.""",1.0,11
Trintellix,Major Depressive Disorde,"""The first week I felt good but then nauseous all day...MIGRAINE and lack of sleep.  Expensive too.""",2.0,32
Paxil,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I only started Paxil last night. I took 5mg and about 2 hours later it felt like a steel curtain had dropped on my looping intrusive thoughts. ADs have always been a problem for me. They only work to an extent and the side effects are intolerable. I&#039;m taking Paxil long enough to hopefully bridge my way from the difficult place I&#039;m in right now, to some place where I feel more confident and comfortable. This morning, the intrusive thoughts returned with renewed vigor. I took another 5mg and again, 2 hours later they were gone. It&#039;s surreal being present. I&#039;m used to spending my time ruminating on the past or fearing the future. This will take some getting used to, but if this is a sign of things to come, I have hope.""",7.0,17
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I am 19 years old. I suffer from chronic hypertension. Mirena was my only resort after the birth of my son. I must say when I got it I never felt a thing. I didn&#039;t know it was in. Since then I been having mild cramps and breakthrough spotting but I wouldn&#039;t trade it for none. I would recommend it to anyone.""",8.0,0
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""
Good. Concentration, happy, easy to talk to

Bad: ECG showed it was bad for my heart, had to stop. Anxiety, afraid and didn&#039;t know why. Although it made me happy it felt fake and like I was a prisoner in my mind just  pleasing others. I won&#039;t take it to please others. 

Meds basically free in my country after reaching over $300 cause third highest tax paying country in the world.""",5.0,10
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I took spironolactone for 3 years for moderate to severe cystic acne on the lower part of my face.  I had suffered from acne to varying degrees for about 12 years and had tried most available treatments, including IBs, oral contraceptives and Roaccutane.  Some of these had temporary benefits.  With spironolactone I had a bad initial breakout in the 1st month on 100mg, then my skin cleared up almost completely over the next 2 months.  I increased to 125mg per day for about 1 year, then lowered to 100mg and only taking it 4 or 5 days per week.  I had flawless skin.  When I stopped, my acne returned after about 6 months. I have now started again, and my doctor has recommended continuing until menopause.  I am 41.  I have no serious side effects.""",10.0,114
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Ohhhhh my goodness! I wouldn&#039;t wish this burning/itching on my worst enemy! This was my first time using this. Just like everyone else I thought something was wrong with me. I woke up at 3 in the morning to fire in my pants. All I wanted to do was shove a brush up there to scratch it. I was hysterical but the itching went down a little. Hopefully all this itching and burning is worth it.""",1.0,6
Effexor,Depression,"""More than Depression I take Effexor for Anxiety and it works well.  The only problem
occurs when I forget to take it.  Within in hours I experience withdrawal symptoms
such as light headiness and an occasional brief buzzing in my head.""",9.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,None,"""I tried this pill after my first son. I did have the occasional spotting mostly because I didn&#039;t start my first pill on Sunday after my first period and I took it for 2 years no problems. Right after coming off of it I got pregnant with no problem now 4 weeks after my second son I&#039;m going to go back on this pill. Great choice of birth control for me. Very effective even after missing a pill or 2.""",8.0,1
Fentanyl,Anesthesia,"""Was administered fentanyl during endoscopy and stopped breathing once during procedure and once in recovery.  Still woozy two days after having had fentanyl; also perspire after any mild exertion.  The drug seems to  not agree with me at all; better to go through the rages after Demerol.""",3.0,3
Diazepam,Muscle Spasm,"""I was riding a Segway last weekend and unfortunately crashed and burned.  Fell on my right side.  Right now pretty black and blue. Had a lot of high intensive muscle spasms including entire upper right back area radiating around to upper chest and abdomen.  Each lasted several seconds.  Doctor prescribed 5mg Diazepam tabs up to 8 per day. Only needed four a day to start and spasms showed remarkable improvement within two days. Still have some at night when reclining or turning but I believe this will subside within a week instead of weeks.  The doctor sure knew what he was doing.""",10.0,25
Linaclotide,Constipation,"""This is a life changing amazing medication. I found that it works best for me if I do not eat past 6pm and then take the pill before bed around 9 or 10 pm. Then I go to the bathroom in the morning 2-3 times before work and I have never felt better. I have to much energy now and a flatter not bloated painful stomach!! I know it does not work for everyone but it worked for me and if you have issued you should try this for sure. I had to play with the time I took it for awhile but now that I have it dialed in I hope I never have to live without it!!""",10.0,46
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I have had horrible acne since the age of 11. I am almost 16 now and have been through two courses of accutane. During my second course of the medication I developed one of the rare side effects called pseudo tumor cerebri (build up of spinal fluid in the brain) which was only resolved with a spinal tap. Here I am 8 months later, and my acne has come back only on my temples and sides of my chin. I started using epiduo forte about 2 weeks ago, and my face looks SOOOO much better""",9.0,4
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Be weary of the comments you see here of people only giving the mini pill less a month trial.

I was prescribed the mini pill for birth control due to my history of migraines with aura.

I am now 2.5 months in and side effects are beginning to wear off. Between week two and week four my skin broke out badly - it wore off after 2 weeks. My first period came on time and was a little lighter than normal, I have yet to have another period. Two to four weeks in I suffered from bouts of vertigo and did fall a few times -&gt; I raised out of bed too fast, bobbing my head up and down to shave my legs in the shower, etc. Some abdominal pain, bloating, and increased hunger but nothing too alarming.

Give the pill some time and wait out the symptoms.""",8.0,1
Cetirizine,None,"""Very effective in stopping runny nose and sniffles.  I would say within five minutes I am feeling  well. This medicine works and with no side effects.""",10.0,9
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""Well, just took my last dose of this drug, Good Riddance!!! While it was effective in getting rid of the infection, it brought with it some very awful side effects. A strange metallic taste, fatigue, loose stools, pelvic cramping, abdominal pain on both sides, stomach discomfort, mood swings. I had to send my kids to a relatives house to finish this med because I have been feeling awful. No one told me to eat probiotics religiously, I do eat yogurt during any antibiotic treatment, but this specific drug requires a little more than a cup of yogurt a day, Day 2 I started taking Florastor, plus eating plain yogurt a lot, I hope I don&#039;t get the diarrhea that others have after stopping it. If you must take this,drink water and take probotics""",5.0,25
Lidocaine,Anesthesia,"""I don&#039;t know if I am applying it wrong (but thats not possible cause there is only one way to apply a gel),  but this thing does not work not even a little bit to make any kind of pain a little bit...painless. I can still feel EVERYTHING.""",1.0,5
Paxil,Dysautonomia,"""I started taking atenolol 12.5mg for my near syncope condition.  I was having near fainting spells-took a tilt table test and starting feeling bad after 18 minutes.  I was given a stressor around that time and then passed out.  I needed more than the atenolol to be able to function and work, etc. so my cardiologist put me on 10 mg Paxil.  I had to up it to 20mg and have been on this cocktail of medicines for approximately 4 years now. I have some moments when I feel lightheaded but nothing severe. This has been working for me pretty well though.""",8.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I am 30 years old and I have never taken birth control pills before. I had skin that was so dry that every morning the skin on my cheeks flaked off. It almost looked like a bad sunburn that resulted in peeling skin. My right cheek was so red and inflamed but after taking the first pill, I noticed a difference the very next day. I have taken 7 pills and so far so good. My cheeks are soft and finally look like regular skin. The redness on my right cheek is fading and it doesn&#039;t hurt to apply makeup anymore. I am so excited to see how much better my skin gets. No side effects yet. I hope I don&#039;t get any when I get to the other colored pills.""",9.0,9
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Today, I had the Skyla inserted in me. it took about 10-15 mins to insert, the insertion was uncomfortable and had about two pinches that lasted one second that hurt, but nothing unbearable. I&#039;m bleeding a little tonight but my doctor said that is normal from the insertion. after the insertion I got white in my face, hot, and uncomfortable because my cramping was awful. My doctor wouldn&#039;t let my drive so my mom had to pick me up. My doctor gave me a heating pad, ibuprofen and water before I left. I went home and took about an hour long nap and felt so much better when I woke up. I took it easy for the rest of the day and haven&#039;t had cramps but in still bleeding a little. hopefully I won&#039;t have anymore side effects""",6.0,0
Strattera,ADHD,"""I couldn&#039;t handle the side affects. Night sweats with intense anxiety and nausea. Couldn&#039;t sleep. Terrible. Only lasted 2 weeks.""",3.0,14
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I went on Accutane 25 years ago for mild acne. As a young woman you do not want to be worried about pimples on your face. I went on the standard dose - 40mg a day. I had mild dry lips - buy Elizabeth Arden&#039;s 8 hour lip cream it&#039;s great. My skin afterwards was amazing and I did not have a pimple for 20 years afterwards. Just people raving about how perfect my skin was. I&#039;m now 46 and in excellent health so for me there are no long term effects at all. Don&#039;t believe the horror stories on the Internet by people with an axe to grind. Accutane is the only drug that works for acne and for many people it is a permanent cure. I recommended it to a work colleague with severe cystic acne - now she has perfect skin too and it&#039;s changed her life.""",10.0,83
Fioricet,Headache,"""I have had migraines forever. I have had to go to the hospital and they would give me shots of Toradol, Phenergran and Dilaudid. It worked but it made me sick and my headache came back as soon as I finally woke-up. I had one that helped the most which was amitriptyline but I gained so much weight from it, I quit it and gave up until recently I went to the after hours clinic and they prescribed me Fioricet tablets 4 times a day for headaches. It&#039;s the best prescription ever and better it only cost 13 dollars and works 100% better.""",10.0,74
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""I am actually just starting Zoloft for very consistent anxiety and probably depression that I am unaware of but I&#039;m sure its there.  I have tried propranol which will masque my anxiety but always seems to come back.  Now I am waking up in the middle of the night with ringing ears and high heart rate.  The Dr. has run about every test in the world and can&#039;t find anything wrong with me.  I just want to feel normal and live a healthy life.  I have heard the first two weeks can be rough with increased anxiety but I need to give it a shot.  

Hope to have good feedback soon.""",9.0,32
Imiquimod,Human Papilloma Virus,"""Have been using for almost a month.  Have had about a dozen dark brown, non raised warts around the  base of penis and pubic mound for about a year. . Anyways they are slowly lightening in color and seem to be going away. Even being moderately careful Ive had a few sores and severe itching(nothing too horrible).  Make sure to use a q tip and apply a ball point pen tip sized amount to the wart only. Even then you can still get some cream on healthy skin and cause small sores. I am confident that this cream will eventually kill all the warts slowly but surely. Dont be afraid of the cream, just respect it. I believe all the people having horrible side effects put entirely too much on. This isn&#039;t a medication that you just slather on!!!""",8.0,13
Effexor XR,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Worked really well for irritable bowel syndrome, but unfortunately it affected my blood pressure.""",9.0,21
Morphine,Pain,"""I have been on MSContin for about 6 months now and I use as my primary pain medicine. It has helped me more than any other pain medicine that the doctor has tried on me. As, I have already stated it is my primary pain medicine, taken every 12 hours.  I also take oxycodone 30mg, 4 times a day for the break through pain.""",9.0,41
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I used to work for a bank and I was being helped by one of my colleagues on opening an account for a customer. I was making many mistakes, I began to panic and I was sweating profusely. The customers wouldn&#039;t make much conversation with me because they felt they we&#039;re making me nervous. I had to excuse myself to take a breather in the break room! Xanax has helped me become more relaxed and socially open with strangers. I feel like my job interviews are going to be pleasant now! The only side effect I experience is tiredness after the medicine wears out, but that only lasted for about 1 hour for me.""",9.0,22
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""After 20 years of getting up every hour and a 1/2 to urinate, I am now able to sleep for 6 hours without waking. This has changed my Life.""",10.0,28
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""After 17 years of complete toment to my family and myself, Lithium saved my life. Side effects can be tough to live with such as constant dry mouth, 25 lbs of weight gain, acne, and feeling very sluggish. Lithium SAVED MY LIFE!""",9.0,37
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I had really mild yeast infection...no intense itching at all. Wanted to get rid of it quickly since my bf was leaving town for a few months. I took this 10pm and instantly felt the stinging. I wiped with a cool washrag and went back to bed eventually getting 4 hours sleep. Woke up to pee and the nightmare has begun again! It&#039;s now 2:21am! I can&#039;t sleep and if this continues will have to run to the urgent care tmrw morning first thing. #imsad""",2.0,5
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""4-17. I was so skeptical to take the medication Suprep (based on the possible side effects). I took my first bottle at 4:30 (did not drink the entire 16 oz at once) I drink big sips until I finished then waited 30 minutes then I drank another 16 oz of water and waited another 30 minutes then finished. Took effect within an hour and half I started. I just got a small bother some headache but is going away from now. My is very clear I haven&#039;t really have gone to the bathroom that much, since I stop eating yesterday. If I managed to handle without food another day then I don&#039;t need to drink the second bottle since I am clear now. So the bottom line works ok for me.""",10.0,12
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""11 months since I have smoked... 11 MONTHS! I have never quit this long before.  And it&#039;s all thanks to Champix.  I never thought I would be a non smoker but here I am. I was on 3 different inhalers and a chronic cough. But it&#039;s all gone! Stick with the chamix peeps! It WORKS!! I smoked for 35 years, a pack a day and I am now a non smoker! """,10.0,37
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""It works but you&rsquo;ll get fat as hell. You can&rsquo;t stop taking it due to the horrible withdrawal symptoms and sex drive will crash. Erections will be lousy too.""",6.0,1
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got the nexplanon sometime in March after I had my daughter . I was fine until 3 weeks ago , I started having terrible mood swings and really bad anxiety attacks along with depression. Before I was pregnant I had it in for 3 years and had the same experience but I didn&#039;t think anything of it at the time . until it came back twice as worse this time . I took it out yesterday so I&#039;m hoping and praying I go back to normal asap . I wouldn&#039;t recommend it at all !""",1.0,3
Ciclopirox,Tinea Pedis,"""According to the manufacturer and my dermatologist, this gel does not get absorbed by the skin, hence will not cause systemic side effects.  Experience says otherwise.  After applying it to my athlete&#039;s foot, including infected toenail, I became extremely dizzy.  The side effect disappeared upon discontinuance.  Later, the fungus spread to my groin, so I thought I would give the gel another try.  Again, I became very dizzy so washed it off.  I recovered immediately upon doing so.""",1.0,1
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""I just started Linzess last week, and it&#039;s already made a huge difference in my life. No more struggling to go or ending up in the hospital. Yes, my constipation was so severe it was called obstapation. I have had 3 episodes this year alone in the hospital. Linzess has turned things around. No more. bloating, stomach pain or stomach distention. I&#039;m happy to say this drug was a miracle for me!""",10.0,28
Clonidine,Perimenopausal Symptoms,"""I was prescribed clonidine by my Doctor for hot flashes, one in the morning and one in the evening. It was amazing for the first year, until the pharmacy changed labs and bought a different pill, supposedly same dosage, but the pill is a different color, shape and lettering on it.
It does nothing for me anymore! I&#039;ve asked the pharmacy to purchase the original pill from the original lab. They claim they are all the same....my body knows it is NOT.
I am still taking it otherwise I would have 15 hot flashes a day, instead I only have 8 to 10. """,9.0,52
Cytomel,Underactive Thyroid,"""I have been on this for a day and my aches and pains have subsided.  I will not give it a 10 because I am not &quot;perfect&quot; yet.  """,7.0,107
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I am 20 w/ no kids. I got skyla b/c I had very painful periods and very bad cramps and I wanted some form of birth control that would atleast stop the bleeding. Insertion was painful for me. My boyfriend went w/ me and heard me scream from the lobby. I spotted for about 2 weeks after insertion. My first period was normal. bleeding got lighter and lighter until I no longer had to use a tampon just a pantyliner. After 6 months i stopped bleeding all together just w/ severe cramping throughout the month. My cramping never got better it is actually worse than before but atleast I don&#039;t deal with bleeding too. I still notice a couple drops of blood in my panties periodically. Cons: weight gain, NO SEX DRIVE. Good experience so far except cramps!""",9.0,4
Hycodan,Cough,"""This medicine is very effective for a nagging cough that won&#039;t quit, but be very careful with dosage. I once took 2 teaspoon instead of my regular 1 tsp dose and felt absolutely AWFUL - shaking, agitated, hot flashes, nervous, nauseous. """,7.0,17
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I have been taking this medicine since i was in the 6th grade! I am now 22 years old. This medicine made me feel like i could actually sit in class with out falling asleep or not being able to concentrate. It&#039;s a great feeling to actually get everything done. Yes it does cause dry mouth and you may not eat like you used to. However you have to make yourself eat something other wise you can cause your blood sugar to drop witch would cause headach and nausea. With time you do get used to the medicine and you will get your appitite back. I&#039;m on 50mg. On days i dont take it im like a walking zombie i dont feel like doing anything i cant concentrate and i will most likely eat all day long. I&#039;m more activie when i do take it! I love it !""",10.0,42
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have been taking 20mg citalopram for almost 3 months now. It has changed my life! A few years ago I started having panic attacks. I have been to the ER about 4 or 5 times. Have spent thousands of dollars on EKG, stress tests, wearing the halter heart monitor... you name it! In the end they all said the same thing... anxiety. Continued to take Xanax when I felt an attack coming on. Finally my physician suggested this. For the first 6 weeks or so I had fatigue, excessive yawning, no sex drive or ability to climax. Although I noticed my anxiety attacks becoming more mild and fewer of them.   After about 8 weeks most of the side effects have gone away. I feel great! Happy and full of energy! Give it time.. it is worth it!""",9.0,21
Humira,Psoriasis,"""I got psoriasis when I was about 14 years old, rapidly spreading from my right knee to both my elbows and my scalp which was very disruptive to my confidence as a kid about to start high school, started off with a few oral drugs which barely worked, started enbryll at 17 and it worked for about 1-2 years before I started to notice my psoriasis coming back. I started humira when I was around 18-19 and am still on it now as I am 22 years old and have not had a single side effect from either biologic. It does keep me up at night from time to time thinking I&#039;ll need it for the rest of my life or looking at any nasty side effects but considering I haven&#039;t experienced even any common ones I tell myself to relax and appreciate how normal I feel.""",10.0,18
Aviane,Birth Control,"""Aviane is the second type of birth control that I have taken. It&#039;s already been a month and I love it. My skin is completely flawless and I haven&#039;t experienced any side effects besides tender breast. I haven&#039;t gained any weight either. This birth control is great!""",10.0,35
Naltrexone,Alcohol Dependence,"""I have been drinking very heavily for the past seven years and about a liter to a half gallon a day for the past year. I have been to inpatient rehabs that have lasted from 30 to 90 days and always drank the day I got out. I have been in and out of AA, tried the 12 steps, and tried different sponsors. I could never put more than a week sober together. I finally got my doctor to prescribe it to me after asking many times and now I have 5 months sober. For me that is a miracle. I have never in my life felt better. I have no cravings and the strange thing is I don&#039;t remember what it felt like to drink so I feel pre alcoholic again. The thought of drinking just does not come across my mind anymore.  This is a well kept secret for a reason.""",10.0,98
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Yasmin for about a year now. I was on Ortho-Tri for a few years prior to that, and Nordette (another birth control pill) a few years prior to that one. Because I&#039;ve been on a pill for so long, my body didn&#039;t need much adjusting to Yasmin, nor did I notice any HUGE side effects. Although, after reading some reviews, I have noticed that I feel more sensitive emotionally now since being on Yasmin, I don&#039;t feel like I get mood swings per say where I&#039;m mad, more like its easier for me to cry for something I normally wouldn&#039;t have cried so easily before. Also, I&#039;ve noticed more frequent migraine headaches, and my hair is thinner but despite this, I think its still the best one for me out there. They all have pros, cons, and risks!""",8.0,6
Yasmin,Acne,"""I would only recommend this for hormonal cystic acne, it did nothing for my blackheads and closed comodones and after one year I stopped taking it. There were a few side effects, especially lowered libido but nothing scary.""",5.0,1
Prednisone,Asthma,"""I haven&#039;t had the severe problems I&#039;ve been reading about on this site, it&#039;s honestly a little scary to hear. I take prednisone 2-3 times a year when I get bronchitis (chronic asthmatic bronchitis) &amp; it works wonders for me. I just caught a cold the other day that went straight to my lungs. After two nights of wheezing &amp; barely sleeping, I went to the doc yesterday for prednisone. Within a few hours, I could breath freely again. Still get winded easily &amp; tire quickly, but much easier to function &amp; sleep now. Would be shit out of luck without it! Just for reference, I got a script of 40mgs per day for 4 days. Went to work today &amp; was totally back in the game!""",10.0,14
Tussionex Pennkinetic,Cough,"""This is the nastiest looking and tasting medicine I have ever taken.  With that said, the medicine works the best for a cough.  I kept myself and my husband awake at night coughing.  I took this medicine (only at night) and it worked like a charm.  This is the best medicine for a cough (I don&#039;t waste my money on Robitussin or Mucinex) and is my go-to medicine whenever I get a pesky cough.""",10.0,18
Lialda,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""Lialda works great. No rectal bleeding. NO side effects. I started taking it for 4 months and decided to quit taking it after 4 months to see what happens. Never had problems. Haven&#039;t gone back to the doctor since.""",10.0,23
Zoloft,Depression,"""Since puberty I had been diagnosed by everything under the sun except for what I really suffered, and have taken so many different medications the names have become a blur. Finally was diagnosed at 34 with bi-polar disorder type 1 compounded by bouts of clinical depression. I was given Triazadone, but couldn&#039;t take the vivid nightmares. Depakote, which gave me migraines. Finally found a good therapist who got me on Zoloft. It took a good 4 to 6 weeks for it to accumulate in my system and I did have the runs for the first couple of weeks, but it made a huge difference in my life. Just the thought of some Doctor taking me off Zoloft makes me panic. I never want to go back to my life before Zoloft.""",10.0,29
Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate,Bowel Preparation,"""I have taken OsmoPrep twice, once for my Colonoscopy, the second time for surgery. I had no problems either time. No vomiting, cramps, pain. I did have to cut the pills in half because it was difficult for me to swallow them. Other then that, no problems.""",9.0,2
Aviane,Birth Control,"""After being on Ortho-Tri Cyclen, which gave me every possible bad symptom in the world, I asked my Ob/Gyn to put me on Avaine after reading some good things about it. Avaine has been a God send. I have been on it for about a month now. No/very little weight gain. Hardly any mood swings(nothing abnormal from when I have my period). No breakthrough bleeding and no acne. I am on day 2 of my period now and it even seems a lot lighter than it normally was. Avaine is Amazing!""",10.0,16
Fluoxetine,Panic Disorde,"""I started on fluoxetine ~4 yrs ago in high school.  My panic attacks came sparingly and I fought it out for around 6 months. I noticed a difference 2 weeks into starting fluoxetine. I used to get a panic attack and almost always throw up.  This is not the case anymore. I&#039;m on 20mg and I do great. I&#039;ll get heightened anxiety maybe once every couple of months.  The best I can describe panic attacks now is a &quot;buzzing&quot; feeling in your brain.  Most of the time I can just breathe and it will go away.

I have noticed no side effects.""",9.0,32
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""If I could give this medication a 0 I would. After lots of research and talking with my doctor, I looked forward to trying this medication as I have struggled to lose weight after having my second child. 

I took the first dose at 8:30 am. By 9 am I felt extremely nauseous and dizzy. I called my doctor and she recommended that I take some anti nausea meds I had. They did nothing to quell the sea of vomit that ultimately came pouring out of me. I vomited all morning, into the afternoon. Now, I&#039;ve been very ill with food poisoning, stomach flu, etc, but this was a new type of evil as the nausea didn&#039;t subside even the tiniest bit, as it does w food poisoning etc, after vomiting. There was no relief.

I strongly recommend not taking this.""",1.0,33
Nystop,,"""After less than a week&#039;s use I developed heart palpitations... my doctor said it can&#039;t be from medication, but by the second day  that I stopped it palpitations stopped.""",1.0,1
Dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b,Blepharitis,"""My eyes stayed dry,  red and irritated. After only 5 days, my eyes begin to clear up. Used it twice daily 2 drops each time. The only downside, was the stinging burning for the first 5-10 seconds, after putting drops in.""",10.0,2
Gabapentin,Bipolar Disorde,"""After years of battling depression, ADHD, PTSD, and serve anxiety my Dr. put me on gabapentin. I was recently diagnosed with mixed bipolar disorder. I have been struggling over 15 years now with Dr.&#039;s trying me on all kinds of meds. I take Paxil, Klonopin, and clonodine, along with the gabapentin that they just increased to help with my ADHD. I don&#039;t want to say it&#039;s a miracle med., but I see the difference already. My thoughts are more clear, and it helps me concentrate better than I ever had. I wish one of the many Dr.&#039;s over the years could have actually picked up on my current diagnosis, but at least I feel better now and can focus on my therapy to learn better coping skills during this process.""",10.0,51
Paxil,Panic Disorde,"""I started on Paxil late 1990s for panic disorders and depression...I am 5&#039;6&quot; and was about 118lbs. Stayed on Paxil about 4 years and came off because I wanted to get pregnant.  It saved my life truly I felt great and I was able to enjoy driving again, going to the mall, able to take an elevator, able to stay at home alone, wait on lines at supermarkets, work without fear of losing it, etc.  after coming off very slowly the good effects lasted about a year. However, while on Paxil I gained 60lbs. After my son was born in 2004 I had postpartum depression so again went back in Paxil it didn&#039;t work as good as the first time but it helped get me back to feeling just alright.  Came off again due to more weight gain.""",8.0,15
Paroxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Tried 4 SSRI&#039;s and paxil was the worst, was on it for 7 months at 40mg for depression, social anxiety and OCD and no improvement at all. It was VERY sedating and made it very difficult to orgasm, which was frustrating. I am now on Lexapro which is working great with half the side effects of paxil. I suggest looking at other SSRI&#039;s before considering paxil.""",1.0,8
Effexor,Anxiety and Stress,"""Busy mum.""",9.0,5
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""It has saved my sanity and kept me at peace at first I was sick and had a mild headache now I&#039;m eating way too much. I&#039;m terrified if I stop taking this I&#039;m thankful for celexa,""",10.0,49
Aspirin / carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""I have fibromi.  muscle spams almost all the time from other back injuries. I find it is the only muscle relaxant that works for me. I was on four a day and never had any side effects from it.  I went to my family doctor who has been managing my pain for eight years she told me she could not write my norkos or soma any longer due to the government.  I am on my own here""",10.0,11
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I&#039;m 16 and had constipation for 5 days with no bowel movements at all. Eventually I grew tired as I was getting heavier and felt worse by the day so I tried some tablets. I looked on here straight after taking them and was quite scared considering everyone seemed to have severe pains. And this was the case. Though the pains were extremely horrific I managed to pass most of it in the first half hour of waking up at 4 in the morning from the pain. I only took one tablet and wouldn&#039;t recommend more even if you&#039;ve been stuck for days as it works well but there&#039;s a price to pay in pain.""",7.0,5
Amphetamine,ADHD,"""This product  is terrible !!! Took it for 1month . Nothing at all . My doctor is writing me a new product  this week . The taste is terrible . May be  my chemistry  but no good.""",1.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have tried several different BC from combination, mini pill, extended and now NR. I absolutely hate it. At first it was awesome...no daily pill to remember! As time went on I became very moody.  I have absolutely no sex drive. I have also gained some weight. This is my last month on NR. I will either change back to the mini pill or go on Skyla.""",1.0,2
Itraconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Just started the treatment with Sporanox (on the first day) after vaginal infection pill and fungal cream didn&#039;t work and had a lot of hypersensitive skin reaction. Now going without cream just antiseptic rinse and some lotion on affected area. I found it works wonder as the first day taking the pills. I shall report once again after completion of 7 days treatment.""",10.0,26
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I&#039;ve had bv off and on for 3 years, tried the 7 day course multiple times. Always came back in a couple days. Was told to do metro gel twice a week for 6 months. This has kept it at bay but never got rid of it. I was tested positive for group strep b, was told I may have had this overgrowth infection since I gave birth to my second son.... 3 years ago.. and that it could be the cause of the bv or the symptoms of bv. After the penicillin treatment, I&#039;ve noticed a slight difference but still having to use the metro gel to keep it at bay. I take a raw probiotic twice a day as well. I wish this medicine worked like it has on everyone I&#039;ve known to it. This bv stuff is so crippling""",2.0,17
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I have severe acne and this did close to nothing as well as every other thing dermantologists prescribe. :)""",2.0,1
Paxil,Anxiety and Stress,"""It&#039;s working. I haven&#039;t had any panic attacks since I started about 3-4 months ago, but my memory was bad before and still is bad. I&#039;ve been getting constipated, decreased sexual desire and ability. I&#039;m only 19. I have to fix that. I am always tired randomly and need a coffee. I can&#039;t stop yawning all the time. """,7.0,10
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""9 weeks of Champix and smoke free for 7 years now 
I feel great 
60 years old and I can run circles around my grandchildren lol
With the money I save I can vacation every 2nd year""",10.0,17
Ivermectin,Rosacea,"""Used a sample tube for a month -  cleared up bumps and skin tone was more even. Also my skin stopped itching. Got a prescription and will be using everyday. Hoping I get to the point where I only need very little to no makeup to cover up the redness.""",9.0,13
Nucynta ER,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,"""Unexpectedly found this page, and read other responses to see others experience with Nucynta. I have been on various doses ranging from 600mg per day (all 100&#039;s) to currently taking two 100 extended release tablets per day. My experience has lasted six years now. 
From the very start I loved it because it was effective for my neuropathy. The big bonus was that after a while, say month or two, I was completely confident in my ability to concentrate and do my very detailed work. Now that said, while on the max dose of 600mg I would definitely feel the effects every time I dropped a 100mg. This was the beginning. 
As the dose went down, the ability to concentrate got better and better. my biggest problem was finding a drug store that kept in stock.""",9.0,13
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I recently had a baby and thought I would try the Mirena. Insertion wasn&#039;t bad at all, a little pressure. Since having it I&#039;ve been feeling GREAT! I had the 1 day of light bleeding after insertion and light cramping. But otherwise nothing expect a day on very light spotting. Since then, nothing! I would recommend this for sure. Not having a period or cramping has been awesome!""",9.0,4
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medication for many months now. I take it on work days mostly &amp; days when I need to get up and go. I still have depression and sometimes it&#039;s hard to sleep but not always. It helps if you love food because I don&#039;t over eat but if I forget to bring a snack to work I get a little nauseous or I just feel super hungry by the end of my shift because I forget about food for like 7-9 hours. I try to eat food before I take it. Girls at work ask me what helps me be confident and sell stuff and I tell them vyvanse. I have depression and anxiety but this helps so much. I do feel really tired and like I don&#039;t want to do stuff on days I don&#039;t take it and after it wears off. So my doctors trying me on brintellex or something too.""",9.0,11
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Acne,"""My doctor recommended a gildess fe 1/20 when I complained of the water retention I experienced from Ortho Tri Cyclen (which left my skin clear). Well, this pill does not cause bloating but my skin immediately broke out terribly along my cheeks, jawline &amp; chin. I decided to stick it out since aside from the acne I had no other side effects but the breakouts lasted way longer than I anticipated (about 6 mo). I still get the occasional pimple along the jawline but I&#039;m hoping that they will become less frequent. Taking evening primrose oil (1300mg 2x/day) along with the pill seems to help calm inflammation and lessen hyper-pigmentation from the breakouts .""",7.0,3
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I suffer from GAD, panic attacks and digestive issues. I am grateful for being prescribed this medication. It has saved me from dozens of visits to the emergency room. Just 0.25mg once in the morning takes off the edge so that I can get on with my day. I tapered off my daily use after 1 year with not too much difficulty except for dizziness, headaches and some anxiety (over 6-8 weeks) Now I just take it twice a week as needed. Some of the side effects that I experience while on this medication is slight forgetfulness and eyes seem sensitive to bright lights. Key is using the lowest dose possible that works for you.""",9.0,26
Sertraline,Depression,"""I developed depression a few months ago and felt that I had truly lost my mind. I was beyond sad, crying constantly, terrifying intrusive thoughts, lost all interest in hobbies, friends, I thought that was it for me. I didn&#039;t feel that I would ever be my normal self ever again. Zoloft has completely eliminated my depression. The first week was almost unbearable but I cannot stress how much better I began to feel after about 2weeks. It is a miracle drug, I truly cannot express how well it has worked for me.""",10.0,173
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;ve been on Citalopram for 5 months now and it hasn&#039;t helped me at all. I haven&#039;t had any bad side effects to show it&#039;s actually working, and I haven&#039;t had any improvement with my anxiety and depression. """,1.0,13
Prednisone,ibromyalgia,"""Incredible change 1st day after taking. More energy, less pain. Could barely get uo or down stairs before...now no problems.""",9.0,26
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for years now .. I actually like this one so much better than some of the others I took prior to it.  I have little to no period each month, no mood swings, overall .. I&#039;m very happy with it.""",9.0,4
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""Great, fast acting med. Works extremely well but the short lasting nature keeps me from giving it a 10.""",9.0,8
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""Linzess works great for me. If you are going too much when you take it once a day, cut back by taking it every other day and that should help the diarrhea too. If you are still having too much diarrhea, take it every third day.  I would be glad I wasn&#039;t constipated any more!!!! Not going is worse than diarrhea any day. Hopes this info helps. """,9.0,74
Dexilant,GERD,"""The most horrible drug I ever took.. Went to the bathroom nonstop, food allergies, difficulty swallowing, severe headache,  fatigue, muscle aches anxiety, ibs bloating, weight loss such a terrible expierenced..""",1.0,27
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I took Requip for Restless Legs Syndrome about 2 years ago.  To this day I don&#039;t know what precipitated the condition but I was completely satisfied with Requip.  It is noteworthy, however, I only had to take it a dozen times in 2 years.  If it were a chronic condition, I don&#039;t know if it would have been effective.  Best of luck.   
""",8.0,17
Senokot,Constipation,"""Took only one tablet (directions said to take 2) at 9pm after being constipated and miserable for a week.  Two hours later I was doubled over with the most agonizingly painful stomach cramps I have ever experienced. Was on the toilet for 3 hours without any bowel movement, literally screaming from the pain.  I honestly thought I was going to have to call 911. 

Finally had explosive diarrhea for the next hour.  Slept on the bathroom floor and had intermittent diarrhea all night.  I would rather be constipated for a month than go through that again.  Second worst pain I&#039;ve ever experienced (first worst was a second degree sunburn on my feet and legs).""",5.0,34
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I got it 3 months ago. The insertion was quick but very painful, after it was over I laid down for ten minutes and I was ready to go, some cramping but nothing an Advil can&#039;t fix. I did bleed heavily for the first 2 months during my period and spotting too, and cramping bad. Now on the 3rd month I am spotting a little bit and no heavy periods. No weight gain but I have been breaking out a lot, this is a huge concern because I have always had a clear face, I just purchased some acne creams, I&#039;ll see if that helps. Still, getting pimples beats getting pregnant for me. My sex drive has decreased so my partner has to work a little harder to get me going. Other than that I will be sticking to Mirena.  I am 29, no children.""",8.0,15
Tri-Sprintec,Acne,"""I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for almost a year now and it has done wonders for my face. However, I do get 1 or 2 zits on my face whenever I&#039;m supposed to start my period. The first 5 months I didn&#039;t have cramps, bloating, or heavy periods, but now they&#039;re all starting to come back. I switched to Sprintec for about two months and found no good use for it and then switched back. I think the only good thing about Tri-Sprintec is the fact that it keeps my face, back, and chest clear of zits.""",9.0,6
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""No problem taking it whatsoever. Chilled in the refrigerator both the Suprep and water. Did not drink any liquids for 4 hours prior in anticipation of having to down 48 oz. of liquid in one hour. Tasted similar to black cherry. Was able to easily down the Suprep mixture in only a few minutes through a thick straw. Was also easy to down 32 oz of Gatorade within the hour. Second dose was no worse than the first dose. Started going to the can in less than an hour. No cramping. Will only use Suprep 5 years from now on next colonoscopy. If any doctor doesn&#039;t agree at that time for me to use it, I&#039;ll simply find another doctor that will. Now have it on record that it did adequate cleaning for me because I specifically asked my doctor if it did.""",9.0,4
Aubra,Birth Control,"""I have been on Aubra for one month and I felt that I should give my experience since I was scared to death to take it based on the reviews online.  So here it goes:  I am a 33 year old female who was not taking any form of BCP and I wanted to get on the pill because I had been having really annoying acne lately (not sure why) and also my periods had become heavy and bothersome.  Long story short, I decided to get on the pill and Planned Parenthood prescribed me Aubra.  One month later, my acne is completely cleared up, no new breakouts at all, my entire completion even looks clearer, I have absolutely no side effects WHATSOEVER, and my period is even much lighter than usual!  I don&#039;t know if I&#039;m lucky or what but try it out- I am glad I did""",9.0,22
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had Nexplanon for 1 year now and love it because its worry free and feel like myself. 
Insertion- Numb my arm and painless insertion.
Period- 3 periods in 12 months, very light but spotting can last 2 weeks. Bloating, fatigue and breast tenderness during period. No mood swings, no weight gain and no acne.
Previously on ortho triclen lo- would have extreme frustration, weight gain and low libido.""",9.0,2
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m not an easy patient, unsatisfied with the weight gain from the typical atypicals, lacking an &#039;oomph&#039; from lithium, allergic to lamotrgine and anti-depressants give me a one way ticket to the manic rollercoaster. 

I started Abilify and within 3 days I was hypermanic and nauseous to boot. No sleep, spending $400 on some bed sheets seemed like a marvellous idea, thrill seeking etc and throwing up every 3 hours. 

However my psychiatrist guided me through it with sleep meds and something to settle the stomach and I&#039;m so glad I pushed through. 

Yeah, the restlessness is an issue but I&#039;d like to consider myself an &#039;experience and going out&#039; person now. Anything better than the listlessness of depression or meds that are supposed to cure it.""",9.0,15
Ibrance,"Breast Cancer, Metastatic","""I am still in treatment, but my initial impression of Ibrance is positive. My doctor is extremely supportive of it&#039;s uses and anticipated outcomes. (I have a fantastic doctor) I&#039;ve had ease of access, when I mention Ibrance to medical professionals and the like their response is positive according to what they&#039;re hearing. My side effects have been few and not severe. The only major reaction I experienced was during the course of undergoing radiation treatments and taking Ibrance &amp; Femara in combination. I became neutropenic (sp?) w/mild diarrhea, weakness, dehydration and throat and esophagus challenges. My challenges were a bit overwhelming.  The newness of Ibrance concerns me. Just hoping it does the job!  Thank you.""",8.0,59
Lyrica,Pain,"""Truly liberating to know that LYRICA helps alleviate my chronic pain. For over 30 years my very misunderstood condition has been mistreated, and I myself much maligned. Using high dose opiates became my way to deal with it as it least they worked to a degree. BUT 3 years ago, LYRICA helped change my life. IF ONLY IT WAS AROUND A LONG TIME AGO. Lyrica works.""",10.0,76
Magnesium hydroxide,Constipation,"""It works extremely well but when they say cramp free that&#039;s a lie :(""",9.0,30
Amphetamine,ADHD,"""I have taken Adderall XR for several years and found that long acting amphetamine was the best treatment for my ADHD. However, I frequently had issues remembering to take it in the mornings and would often forget to take my medicine. Adzenys XR-ODT is so convenient in the blister pack I remember to take it, and the orange flavor is great! It lasts all day andI don&#039;t get a bad crash at the end of the day like I used to with my Adderall XR. Also, got first month free and pay only $25 per month with co-pay card""",10.0,16
Blisovi 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve never taken birth control before and I was given this by my doctor because I have heavy bleeding and menstrual cramps. I only took this pill for 3 weeks and they have been the worst 3 weeks of my life. I&#039;ve struggled with depression but this pill worsens my depression. I&#039;ve had panic attacks and my anxiety is almost unbearable. I&#039;m always nauseous and I&#039;m unable to eat and as a result I&#039;ve lost a ton of weight. As someone that&#039;s already very skinny this is not a good side affect. I went from being a pretty active, healthy individual to a depressed always tired and irritable mess. I&#039;ve been off the pill for about a week and I&#039;m still experiencing symptoms. Hopefully they will go away""",1.0,0
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Microgestin for almost 4 years and I have an appointment at my OB tomorrow to get it switched. My menstrual cycle has always been off. Therefore, I was put on Microgestin in hopes for proper regulation with a lower dose. In the beginning, I didn&#039;t notice many side effects. Now, four years later, I can&#039;t get off this fast enough. I gained a lot of weight, I&#039;m constantly negative, moody, and my emotions are all over the place. I&#039;ve never had problems with vision before, now I&#039;m wearing glasses and my vision is slowly getting worse. My anxiety levels are through the roof and I have such a loss in sex drive. It has been terrible and I&#039;m really hoping that I find a new birth control that works for me.""",1.0,7
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got my nexplanon about a year and a half ago, had it removed yesterday Jan/28/16.   
At first I LOVED nexplanon. It was great. and it did serve me well as birth control while I had it.   Now, in the last six months or so I had a major Increase in nausuea, vomiting/no eating, stomach and pelvic pain, the ectopic pregnancy scares, dizziness. I do also take other medications for arthritis like things so I do not want to point my finger 100% at nexplanon as I also endured a lot of stress.  Due to the pelvic and abdominal pains I just decided to remove the nexplanon, be BC free for a couple months to let my body detox and regulate itself again while I cross my fingers for improvement in how I feel.  
Bc= great. Side effects= questionable""",7.0,0
Accutane,Acne,"""Accutane is the only thing that worked for my son&#039;s SEVERE acne! We were nervous to try it at first with all of the frightening information of side effects, but it truly is a miracle drug.""",10.0,18
Acyclovir,Cold Sores,"""This medication is kind of cool. A tablet that can stick on your gums? My only complaint is that it takes a LONG time to dissolve- over 12 hours. If you&#039;ve ever had braces, it&#039;s nothing, but just annoying especially when you try to eat, brush your teeth, or drink water. I&#039;d recommend doing it right before bed if at all possible. Unfortunately, I took it a couple days after I got a cold sore since it&#039;s a prescription and you can&#039;t see most doctors immediately. I will say, I can tell the healing process happened quicker with this medication. The above comment is false, as several insurance companies will cover the majority of the cost. I paid $35 for two pills... (Not like that&#039;s cheap but definitely better than paying $300 or w/o insurance).""",7.0,9
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""I have suffered from migraines Since An Auto accident in 2009, sometime as many as 15 a month. I was prescribed Maxalt this past year (after trying a whole bag of other medicines). It has given me my life back... within thirty minutes after taking Maxalt the symptoms decrease by 50% and are gone within an hour. Several side effects, very drowsy and increased nausea but after several hours of sleep all is good.""",10.0,14
Cephalexin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""Taking this 4x a day for my second bout with Cellulitis. Also taking Ultram for pain.""",9.0,45
Acamprosate,Alcohol Dependence,"""I was Beer dependant for 7 years,my consumption was getting to a carton every 2 days.I started Campral on the advise of my councillor,worked wonderfully.I found myself going whole afternoons without the thought of a beer,my life turned around.Then,after 2 months, I went to a new doctor for some bloods &amp; general health check,my B/P was down,and although some damage through excessive drinking,all could be repaired.Then the kicker came,she told me Campral was a placebo.It changed my whole perspective and I started drinking again,just a 6 pack every night.I know this will get out of control quickly,I want to start Campral again,but I&#039;m afraid the seed has been laid.""",10.0,25
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I was 23 years old when I gave birth to my daughter and decided I wanted to give Mirena a try as my next birth control. I have high hormone levels which makes regular birth control a nightmare due to the frequent migraines. So after exhuasting most birth control choices before my daughter&#039;s birth, Mirena was one of the last choices I had left. I&#039;ve had it for over a year now (May, 2015) and I have no conplaints. I still get the slight cramping as if I am going to start my cycle but no blood and no major pain from it. It was a choice that really worked for me.""",10.0,4
Kenalog-10,Alopecia,"""Last July I had a full head of hair.  Like I always have . And then one fine day in October my hair started falling out.  
At first it was just a little . I had developed a spot on the crown of my head that I didn&#039;t even notice . 
Until someone pointed it out. 
At first I didn&#039;t think anything of it.  
I thought early onset of male pattern baldness. That&#039;s what I went on believing until I noticed my hair falling out in handfulls in the shower. I got an appointment with a dermatologist and was told 
it was alopecia areata
He gave me topical solution that didn&#039;t help hardly any instead I got kenalog injections in my scalp
After 3 months I had significant regrowth all over my head here I am gaining more hair every day And hair loss has almost stopped""",9.0,6
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""Xanax is the &quot;devil drug&quot;. I have taken it for over 15 years and it has done nothing but make things worse. For those of you saying it&#039;s a miracle drug, please do your research!!! It ruins your brain chemistry and Is HIGHLY ADDICTIVE.(I can&#039;t stress that enough) For those who have been taking the drug for over a couple of months, your gonna have horrible withdrawal symptoms when you decide to stop. Benzodiazepines are the ONLY drug that you can actually die coming off of! Trust me!!""",3.0,24
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""As the young lady above stated, it does seem to help but when it wears off I feel so tired and worn out.  Also, I too, have the hot and cold sensations.""",6.0,10
Asenapine,Schizophrenia,"""I&#039;m 28 and was just diagnosed with Schizophrenia about a month ago. I was given Saphris, this is my first antipsychotic medication and it makes me immensely drowsy after 10 minutes. It slowed down the racing thoughts and negative ideas in my head in order to set aside my wants and needs and socially accept what is happening around me and what I need to do. Only down side so far is the intense drowsiness and that gnawing restless sleep feeling when I tried to go to sleep before my regular sleeping schedule. I can&#039;t remember falling asleep at all due to the tossing and turning. I do recommend taking it when you&#039;re 100% positive your going to sleep and not a moment sooner. Woke up calm and well rested. DAY 1.""",6.0,30
Bactrim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Was prescribed Bactrim by a walk in clinic. Shoulda known better. After 2 days, I experienced some awful side affects - chills, fevers, night sweats, insomnia, diarrhea, and migraines - for three days. I thought I was going to die. After I finished my prescription, I got this terrible head to toe rash that itches like crazy. My UTI is gone but it was not worth the rash and three days of near death. Does anyone know what I can do for this rash?""",3.0,26
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""This drug has changed my life I went from smoking six years straight to none at all I&#039;m 21 years old and quiting was very hard to do cold turkey but with chantex I was able to completely stop one week after I started want to thank chantex for changing my life""",10.0,14
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I told myself I would definitely write a review if this thing worked. I had sex with my boyfriend and we got caught up in the moment, that he ended up cumming inside me. Even after he came we didn&#039;t stop. When he finally pulled out, we were both freaking out. He went to the store and bought the plan b one-step pill and I took it 15-20 mins after. I wasn&#039;t sure if taking it too soon would mean it wouldn&#039;t work and I was super paranoid. I was even feeling symptoms of being pregnant (which tends to happen when you think about it waaay too much) but here I am, a week after taking the pill and my period just came :) plan b works, don&#039;t stress about it too much. It will do it&#039;s job.""",10.0,14
Sertraline,Depression,"""Been on Zoloft since &#039;94 (200mg).  Side effects are minimal other than grinding my teeth at night. On the upside - it never effected my sex drive.  """,9.0,49
Aleve,Sciatica,"""A surgeon recommended that I have a procedure to deal with the effects of several ruptured disks in my lower back.  I prefer to put off the surgery for as long as I can, and use Aleve on an almost daily basis.  It works just fine for me, and I only have an incident about every 1.5 years, and usually because I overdo the yard work. When it gets very bad, I supplement with an anti spasmodic drug for a few days.""",9.0,98
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""Absolutely works. I started this med on July 6, and as of today, July 24, I have lost 6.5 pounds, and I&#039;m only taking 10 mg once a day. I am very pleased with Belviq.""",10.0,34
Natalizumab,Multiple Sclerosis,"""All good!! Been receiving Tysabri for about 4 years and NO relapse. I was relapsing every 12 months!!""",10.0,54
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I lost 11 pounds in one week. I did experience dry mouth and did stop taking them for a few days. I lost an additional three pounds the second week.""",8.0,42
Seroquel XR,Insomnia,"""Put me to sleep for over 10yrs, the best sleep I ever got. I just can&#039;t take it anymore because it raises my blood sugar.""",10.0,29
Morphine,Pain,"""I been on Avinza for about 3-4 months now and it&#039;s the only thing makes the pain bearable. I have had 2 neck surgeries and the last one left me with some right side weakness and partial paralysis. The only drawback I find with the Avinza is the constipation but the MiraLax has taken care of that. I almost feel like a real person again.""",9.0,47
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I started Saxenda June 13th. I&rsquo;ve been eating healthy meals (1500 cals/day) exercising 4 days/wk.  I lost 10 Lbs the first week and 7 more to date. My doctor set a goal of losing 10 Lbs/month for healthy weight loss and did not up my dosage. I&rsquo;m noticing more energy and my clothes fit better. The one side effect I&rsquo;m experiencing is constipation&mdash;No nausea though. I&rsquo;ve struggled with my weight my entire life. I&rsquo;ve always exercised pretty regularly and eat pretty healthy. I&rsquo;ve done cleanses, crash diets, workout plans, cut out pasta and cream &amp; sugar in my coffee and I&rsquo;ve never had this much success with ANY of that!""",9.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I decided to get Mirena after my 5th child was born. Since he was born I have suffered from insomnia, mood swings, weight gain, impossible weight loss, odor &amp; discharge, yeast infections, and zero libido. Overall I just don&#039;t feel like the same person anymore and my husband says I have changed. So I visited my doctor and got extensive blood tests. Everything was normal she said.... Then it dawned on me recently, what is it that changed after my son was born? Oh! Well I had the Mirena put in! I then started to research side effects and read forum posts by other women who have used Mirena, and to my surprise everything I have been suffering could be related to the Mirena! I have had it in for 2 years and now I am getting it out!""",5.0,19
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Recommended dosage was 1 pill. No side effects but unfortunately I&#039;m still itching and uncomfortable 3 days later. I guess it didn&#039;t fully work for me.""",5.0,67
Ustekinumab,Psoriasis,"""I&#039;m  53.  I&#039;ve had psoriasis for as long as i can remember.   It has been moderate most of that time.  About a year ago it started getting bad.  My dermatologist tried the new oral medication.  After three months it was still getting worse.  I got to 95 %.  I coulnt sleep from the intense burning and itching.  They decided to put me on Stelara.   Within a week i noticed a huge difference.   I just got my 1 month shot.  My upper body is completely  clear.  I only have a few spots left on my lower legs and feet.  I was actually on Enbrel 8 years ago.  It did work but this Stelara is incredible.   I cant remember when my skin was this clear.  My girlfreind just hought me a bunch of short sleve shirts.  I is totally amazing.""",10.0,38
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got this medicine because I couldn&#039;t take the pill at the same time every day. I&#039;ve had unprotected sex with my boyfriend, so in that sense it works great! For my period it&#039;s different. I stopped taking my pill because for a few weeks before I got the insert, I didn&#039;t have my period for months before but not too far behind getting the insert I finally started! But now its been 2-3 weeks and I still haven&#039;t stopped. It slowed way down and got lighter and I&#039;d stop for a day or two but then it got heavier after that. Also, my cramps are horrible now and my lower backs been in pain for about 2 weeks now. I&#039;m not sure if these are because of the Nexplanon or because of something else.""",7.0,6
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking this Birth control for almost 2 years. I tried Ortho Tricyclen-Lo and had horrible mood swings and cravings. I also tired 3 others. This has been my favorite and I&#039;m very satisfied. I don&#039;t have any side effects. I&#039;d definitely recommend it!""",9.0,12
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I have taken other BCP&#039;s over time, but Yaz is the best.  After 2 years on it, I no longer have a period, no cramps, and my face has cleared up.  But also, it has helped with my mood swings and irritability.  I am worried about the blood clots and cancer stuff as I get older.  I am not a smoker, but my sister was and died from a blood clot.  She was on birth control, but not Yaz.""",10.0,14
Imiquimod,Basal Cell Carcinoma,"""Itchy, sore to touch, don&#039;t sleep well the nights its applied. This is my second treat for bcc, the first with aldara got infected and subsequently scarred, all bcc were on chest area, the first is completely gone, the second I&#039;m 3 weeks through a 4 week treatment, can&#039;t wait to be finished although end results are acceptable for the pain and irritation that you go through""",7.0,25
Mifepristone,Abortion,"""I have been having non stop bleeding for 6 days after using the drug. Do I need any extra attention or it is normal""",7.0,13
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""Good stuff, the committee in my head has gone on vacation.""",10.0,205
Latuda,Schizophrenia,"""Latuda has been a hero in my battle against schizophrenia.  Aside from having to take with food and having trouble cooling off in hot weather I am very glad to have latuda. This drug makes it impossible for me to function acceptably in life due to side effects such as sedation and other cognitive issues.  So I accept that gladly as it cures my schizophrenia. I take 120 mg each day. I try to save my pill as late in the day as I can but usually take it around one o clock. So I cannot function at a job acceptably and need help functioning at home occasionally but my schizophrenia is entirely in check for the most part.""",10.0,15
Inderal,Migraine Prevention,"""I started taking Inderal to help with migraines. I still get headaches almost daily but they aren&#039;t migraine-quality and can be managed with Ibuprofen. Negatives: sleep disturbances, feet are ALWAYS freezing, and I&#039;m experiencing frequent orthostatic hypotension. I had normal-to-low BP when starting this med so I don&#039;t think it&#039;s the right med for my body, since it lowers BP. I like not having migraines but can&#039;t exercise or live life if I&#039;m always dizzy and weak.""",7.0,63
Macrodantin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I am extremely sensitive to antibiotic side effects so avoid them whenever possible. Usually I take D-Mannose for Urinary or vaginal (yeast) infections but I was out of it and needed something NOW.  Doc called in Macrodantin because I cannot tolerate Cipro or most other ABs.  2nd day on pills and so far zero stomach pain or nausea. I have not noticed a reduction in the pain from the UTI yet so hoping by tonight will see relief.  BTW: look up D-mannose.  I have used it for over 10 yrs and it has stopped the UTI&#039;s and yeast infections if I take it as soon as I feel something.  It is a sugar so you can take it every day if needed without any complications.  It works by detaching the bacteria from the body. Buy the powder. 2 tsp/day""",9.0,20
Paxil,Anxiety,"""After trying a few medications my psychiatrist put me on Paxil. I felt like it DID help with my anxiety and depression but that came with a price -- drowsiness, huge loss of libido, and horrible withdrawal symptoms. I was always lethargic and never wanted to go out and do anything, but I felt less anxiety and depression. I would literally go 7  days without sex (with my partner of 3 years) because I just didn&#039;t feel like it and I could definitely feel the negative toll it was taking on our relationship but luckily he stuck with me. After getting fed up with the intense side effects, I quit cold turkey -- huuuuge mistake. I felt like I had the flu and the brain zaps were never ending.""",6.0,61
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""After years of pain I decided to get relief with &quot;euflexxa&quot; shots. Worst decision I ever made. I got my first shot on 11-4-15 and I have been sick with a fever-99.3 - 101.5 since then and it is now 12-6-15.  I went back to the doctor who gave me the 2 shots for the 3rd. shot on 11-18-15 &amp; showed him the swelling in my neck, along with the constant fever, muscle spasms, with back, shoulder pain, headaches,joint pain, feel weak, &amp; constant terrible neck pain, so I can&#039;t drive. The doctor said that I have had an adverse reaction to &quot;euflexxa&quot; as after the first 2 shots my fever spiked within 24 hours. He wouldn&#039;t give me the 3rd. shot &amp; told me to apply ice on my neck swelling &amp; allow the &quot;euflexxa&quot; to wear off. Horrible Nightmare-Never Again""",1.0,37
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""This was effective in treating my UTI. Mine started on a Wednesday, I went to see my GP on friday. I was diagnosed with a mild UTI and I started taking nitrofurantoin 100 mg from Friday evening. The only reason I deducted 2 stars is because it took 4 days to ease the pain and, some side effects like nausea during afternoon and mild discomfort while sleeping after taking this pill.
I took plenty of water and used to take the dose on time for 7 days.""",8.0,5
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""I was hospitalized for 2 months with partial paralysis and neuropathy from an autoimmune syndrome. I had severe pain 7 to 9 on a scale of 1 to 10.  1mg IV Dilaudid every 4 hrs during the early part of my hospitalization with a saline flush erased my pain in minutes without creating drowsiness, mental impairment, or euphoria. I was able to think clearly and solve complex problems.  I was switched to the pills after a few weeks.  Dilaudid allowed me enough relief so I could go to sleep without distracting pain and wake up in the morning without residual effects.  YOUR CONSTITUTION MAY BE DIFFERENT. I was able to stop cold turkey after 2 months without withdrawal symptoms. Your experience may be different. Follow doctor&#039;s instructions EXACTLY.""",9.0,21
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I only had Mirena in for a little over a year, and only got it taken out because we decided on another baby. I absolutely loved using the Mirena as a birth control. No pregnancy, no weight gain, no periods, and mostly no pain. My only complaint would be that with the Mirena you occasionally had cramping, but then again its a lot less cramping then you go through having a month period. """,9.0,0
Pregabalin,Pain,"""I have been taking Lyrica for 3 months.  I started at 50mg x 3. Increased to 150 x 3 times a day a month later.  I have had almost no pain since starting. The side effects have been extreme dizziness, edema in the feet, weight gain (about 15lbs). At my last appointment the Doctor adjusted the dose to 50mg x 4 times a day.  The dizziness comes and goes. This is a great medicine for me.  I can handle dizziness at this level.""",7.0,26
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 18 and this is my first time being on birth control so when I read all the horrible reviews on Lutera I was really worried. But it&#039;s been about a week now and I can definitely say that I love it so far! Haven&#039;t had any side effects besides really bad nausea on the second day of the pill. But everything was fine after that. Haven&#039;t experienced any mood swings, decrease in sex drive. I&#039;ve noticed that my appetite did increase just a little and my breasts have been more tender than usual.""",10.0,5
Adderall,ADHD,"""Having ADD has been a bumpy ride for me, especially when it comes to finding the correct medication. As a Mechanical Engineering major, my work load is very heavy and being able to focus is essential and Adderall Xr certainly gives me the ability to do so. I&#039;ve been taking 30mg xr for about 2-3 years. Prior to adderall I took Vyvanse and Concerts which did not work as well for me as adderall. It also took me a while to work adderall into my schedule as efficient as possible as I don&#039;t like taking it EVERYday. But I&#039;ve got to say I found a happy medium that allows for the least amount of side effects and it is working absolute wonders for me.""",9.0,33
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I began taking Yaz about a year ago and I love it. While on Yaz, I never noticed any changes in my mood, or my body.  However within the last few months I switched to the generic version Gianvi hoping to save some money. At first I didn&#039;t notice any difference, but slowly I have been getting more and more emotional, and anxious....something that I have never had a problem with before. And now I have been having a breakthrough period for the past 15 days straight, while on my active pills. I am not sure if this is because of the Gianvi, but I can&#039;t think of what else it could be. I will be switching back to Yaz ASAP. It is worth the extra money. I do not recommend Gianvi to anyone.""",3.0,17
Montelukast,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I have cat allergies and what my previous doctor called a &quot;sensitive respiratory system.&quot;  I use the singulair in combination with a generic for allegra D.  It worked well for me and I could feel a difference within an hour.  I didn&#039;t notice any side effects.""",8.0,20
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""I have been on this medicine for about a year now and I have to say it has completely changed my life. I suffer from extreme panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. It was to the point that I could not be left alone without having a panic attack. I couldn&#039;t drive on my own, had trouble going to work, it was spiraling into a dark depression so I finally decided to try some different medicines to see which would work the best. I tried Zoloft and it intensified these feelings of terror, I tried to stay on it but just could not stand it any longer. Then I found Pristiq, it has been an absolute miracle to me. I can do more now than I have been able to for years! I am elated to have found this. I feel like I can face the day!""",9.0,64
Duloxetine,Pain,"""I have had severe lower back pain for many years. I have 2 bulging disc, 1 ruptured disc which causes paralysis and severe pain in my left leg, degenerative disc, arthritis and a small deformity on my lower spine and I&#039;m only 40 years old. I&#039;m on the couch and unable to walk a lot of the time. The pain was so severe. The doctor put me on Cymbalta and referred me to a neurosurgeon. The neurosurgeon finally said they would do surgery to fuse my lower back. I have been on Cymbalta for a little over 3 months now and I&#039;m pain free. I have canceled my surgery.  I have my life back. Love it.""",10.0,101
Diclegis,Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy,"""I started taking this during the first trimester. I&#039;m usually against taking medicine, but I was soooo sick. So, I figured it was worth a try. At first, I didn&#039;t notice any change. I mean, I was still slightly sick. I was expecting the nausea to disappear completely like Zofran would have done. I kinda thought it wasn&#039;t working, so I decided to stop taking it...big mistake...my nausea was SEVERE once I stopped taking it. I decided to give it another go. By comparison, I could tell that it was working. I still feel tired, and certain things still make me feel sick (like strong smells and certain foods), but I am no where near as sick as I would be if I stopped taking it. I can totally tell if I miss a dose.""",10.0,6
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""I&#039;m 59, have sciatica, and it&#039;s progressed to where I know I don&#039;t have to live in constant pain. I&#039;ve been a narcotic user most of my life so the 5mg didn&#039;t do much and certainly after a short period didn&#039;t do anything if taken as directed.  I&#039;ve upped it to 7.5&#039;s and relief was significant and am now taking 10mg and the relief is amazing. I was concerned because I&#039;ve been a narcotic user for so much of my life but it works and I didn&#039;t want to push it by going the oxy route.  I&#039;ve been saying the same thing to people who don&#039;t understand.  I call it a managed habit.  There were several times I couldn&#039;t even sit in this chair and log on to the computer.""",8.0,87
Metronidazole,Diverticulitis,"""Seems effective. Second use with diverticulitis. Both times combined with Cipro. Had some side effects but not sure which medication they came from. Plus the diverticulitis itself  causes gas, bloating, diarrhea, headache, nausea so how do you know what was meds and what was the illness? I experienced urine discoloration-slight rusty tone.
 I can say that the taste of the Flagyl pill is horrible. Also, after starting the meds I became over sensitive to smells and everything I ate or drank, even water, tasted disgusting. (Not so bad as I&#039;m not supposed to be eating foods). I found that if I swallow the Flagyl with a sip of a  smoothie (from supermarket) it slips down easy with no sticking and no bad taste.""",9.0,59
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Gained about 10 pounds taking this birth control, and I have never gained weight in my life. It helped with my periods which is why I switched to it but made me break out more. Also I took one pill about six hours too late and got pregnant. Do not recommend""",1.0,2
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""I found this wonderful. Tried so many sleeping pills and they only worked for a while. They also didn&#039;t let me fall asleep &lsquo;normally&rsquo;. Bellsomra did the opposite. For the 1st time since I was a kid, I&rsquo;ve been able to fall asleep like a normal person within 20-30 min and keeps me asleep.
The two major negative points in reviews on here were that it (1) didn&rsquo;t work and (2) they were tired the next day. But both have logical explanation (something I had to learn when I started taking it). Like all sleeping medicines, it will make you sedated in morning for few days. Also, the biggest thing, Fat in your stomach prolongs absorption by 4hrs. This would obviously make you think it&rsquo;s not working when you are trying to go to sleep and make you sedated longer in AM""",9.0,0
Abilify,Agitated State,"""The least I can do for this amazing discovery of a medication is to do a review and say that it literally saved my life.

I wanted to take away my own life because of hypersexuality waves that I&#039;ve been experiencing for as long as I can remember. Somehow I always pushed myself behind the edge by telling myself - &quot;you just can&#039;t give up before making sure that I tried all the options&quot; Thank goodness I didn&#039;t give up. After couple of years of such an agony I finally met my second psychiatrist who suggested that I may have some very atypical type of bipolar disorder, and he suggested me to try Abilify.
For the first time in my life I knew what it means to have a fully controllable sex drive. Please never give up. Cliche saying, but so true! :)""",10.0,13
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Do not take this medication.I feel as if I have poisoned myself. I was prescribed to take one pill, twice a day, for 5 days. After the 2nd dose I began vomiting and had an awful pounding headache. I called the doctor to ask if I could be given something else and he said no and to continue taking the medication. After the 3rd and 4th dose I am not taking it anymore. I feel nauseated constantly, my body aches and I feel like I am sick and the worst part is my chest hurts really bad. I have a constant pain/pressure in the center of my chest and if I laugh or cough it feels like my entire chest cavity hurts. I have read that is one of the more serious side effects and it&#039;s freaking me out. How can an antibiotic make your chest hurt like that??""",1.0,5
Lotrel,High Blood Pressure,"""Developed severe nocturnal leg cramps.  Occured nightly between 5am and 7am.  After 3 months I discontinued and went back to Diltiazem.  Cramps stopped next day.""",3.0,47
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am 27 years old and this pill is a god-sent. I used to have heavy, painful, irregular periods. But after starting the pill, my periods are regular enough I can predict them down to the hour, they are very light and short, and I have almost no cramping at all! I&#039;ve been taking them for 6 months and have no intention of stopping.""",10.0,4
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""hi, I got the nexplanon April 2016, it was great, I bled about 3 weeks straight, then some spotting, then nothing for almost a whole year when I bled for a week. my breast size increased by a whole cup size. Then the weight gain started, I was always a size one, and over the course of a year I jumped to size 5. Now I did go thru a really traumatic experience with abuse so it thought I could have been from that. Well I got my nexplanon removed a week ago and have already lost 5 pounds! my doctor told me when I got it that I probably wouldn&#039;t gain weight, well wrong.""",4.0,1
Synthroid,Hashimoto's disease,"""I&#039;ve been on Synthroid for over 15 years due to Hashimoto&#039;s Disease and also partial thyroidectomy due to a nodule.   For anyone who is on the medication and says they are feeling depressed, tired, etc. check into the symptoms of hypothyroidism/Hashimoto&#039;s disease as it may be that your medication is not at the right dose.  My doctor considers &#039;normal&#039; TSH to be between 1 and 3 while the AMA lists it as between 1 and 5.  When I am at a 4, I do not feel well and have all the symptoms.  DON&#039;T just STOP taking this medication on your own as you can have severe side effects, GO back to your doctor and discuss how you feel.  I cannot take the generics as they do not work for me.  Only SYNTHROID for me!  (I&#039;m on 225 a day!)""",10.0,73
Prepopik,Bowel Preparation,"""I choose prepopik because a GI doctor recommended it.  The colorectal surgeon performing the coloniscopy agreed to let me try it.  Taking it is very easy and it tastes fine.  I took it at five in the afternoon.  Within an hour it started to work.  I continued to have to use the bathroom off and on for the whole evening.  Finally at 1:30 I called the surgeon and told him I was still going to the bathroom and there was no way I was going to be able to do a second dose.  He agreed.   Turned out the first dose cleaned me out just fine.  I had cramping while taking it but nothing horrible.  I didn&#039;t feel nauseous and I didn&#039;t get a hesdache.  I have a sensitive stomach and one dose was plenty.  The procedure itself was a breeze.""",8.0,12
Olmesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been using Olmesartan for 9 months.
I am a 63 year old male with no prior medical history. My lifestyle has always been healthy (intake-wise) but increasingly sedentary and stressful and I think these factors are what exacerbated my BP. Otherwise I was healthy: non-smoker, low alcohol, average weight etc.
My wife finally convinced me to get a routine medical check-up  (last check-up approx. 5 or 6 years previously) and the result was the doctor discovered high BP ( Systolic 190, Diastolic I can&rsquo;t remember &ndash; but the message was clear &ndash; my BP was dangerously high). So the doctor prescribed Olmetec 40mg, once-daily at bed-time - and arranged a follow up appointment for a fortnight later. I went home and immediately ordered a BP monitor""",6.0,4
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I told myself that I would come and give a review of Take Action if it worked for me, and well, all I&#039;m going to say is, BE PATIENT! This actually does work! I had sex with my partner on my ovulation day(March 28), according to my period app, and of course I began freaking out. About 30-40 minutes later, we ran out to the closest pharmacy and got the pill. I was extremely worried that it would not work because I had read that it didn&#039;t not work in overweight women and well, im 5&#039;8&quot; and 190 lbs.. I had taken Plan B before and everything had worked perfectly fine, but the fact that I took the generic brand had me freaking out. I had no symptoms AT ALL. Then, a week later, Aunt Flo arrived. I learned my lesson and I  couldn&#039;t be more happier!""",10.0,3
Cyclessa,Birth Control,"""I have taken this birth control for several years. The first side effects I had was just some bloating in the first week. Then I started to get really bad migraines. My doctor said I could skip it and go into the next pack. I did that for 3 packs and now I have had spotting off and on for 2 months and my face has broken out and I got another migraine. I didn&#039;t gain weight on this pill and it did lighten my periods and cramping which used to be unbearable. It also didn&#039;t help my acne and I get super irritable right before my off week. I am switching pills. The migraines are just too much.""",5.0,2
Medroxyprogesterone,Endometriosis,"""I have severe endometriosis and a lot of scar tissue from laparoscopic surgery four years ago when they removed two large cysts that were wrapped around my fallopian tube, which I lost. Then last year my right ovary hemorrhaged and I bled internally for two days, two weeks ago I had a cyst rupture on my ride side. I am SO done with being in pain. I&#039;ve been in non stop monthly HELL for the past 4 years! So I got back on the Depo-Provera shot. I took it when I was a teenager for two years for my endo pain. And I loved it. I am so glad to be back on it. I am also on a seizure medicine that makes birth control ineffective, but has no effect on the Depo shot, so that is another plus.""",10.0,38
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Prostatitis,"""It would be a mission to complete 6 week of dosage but eventually it will provide relief but long duration is a problem. You feel depressed and gait disorder is also there...""",8.0,4
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I have been taking Klonopin for 5-6 years now. I think it is a wonder drug and I couldn&#039;t function without it. I have (social) anxiety disorder with a history of panic attacks many years ago. I generally take 0.25mg one to four times a day (as needed) and 0.5mg before bed as it helps me sleep. I cut my scored 0.5mg pills in half. My doctor has prescribed 2mg/day but I rarely exceed 1.5mg total and probably only average 1-1.25mg. In all the time I&#039;ve taken it, I&#039;ve never had a desire to increase it because it simply &quot;works&quot; and makes me feel 100% normal with no side effects. I took Valium (diazepam) for many years but I always felt anxious as it was wearing off and before taking more. Klonopin doesn&#039;t have that effect on me probably because of the long half-life and the way I space it out. I fully expect to take it for the rest of my life.""",10.0,177
Risperidone,Schizophrenia,"""I was taking this for 1 year! this drug does miracles!!!!
I started with injection 50 mg every 15 days
Now I take only 7mg!!
I can lift weights again!!!!No depression or anxiety!!! Or paranoia!!!!""",10.0,14
Metformin,min),"""Blood glucose and HbA1C were normal. LDL cholesterol and triglycerides were low HDL cholesterol increased. There was weight loss with metformin.""",9.0,39
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I liked Loestrin when I took it at age 18. I didn&#039;t have any periods at all for about 9 or 10 months after being on it for about a month, I didn&#039;t gain any wait, and it didn&#039;t mess with my mood too much. However, I wouldn&#039;t be in the mood for sex, which really upsetted my boyfriend, and when we did have sex, I&#039;d get dry pretty fast. It worked well and did it&#039;s job, but sometimes made me depressed and have no sex drive whatsoever.""",7.0,0
Armour Thyroid,Underactive Thyroid,"""So far so good. After total thyroid removal, had difficulty on just levothyroxine T4. Slept all day, irritated etc. the usual. Enough was enough, emailed my endocrinologist and he tried a different route. Its been a week and I already lost 6 of the 8 lbs I gained over a 7 week period. I have more energy and symptoms are gone. Continued exercise with high protein/ fiber shakes and never felt better. Hopefully it gives us sufferers what we are looking for and need!""",6.0,139
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I&#039;m so glad I found this site because it is so uplifting and informative. I have been told that Buspar takes a while to start working but after a few days of 10 mg/day I can tell a difference in my attitude.  My neuro in FL that handles my SCA said to take this because it has helped with balance issues that SCA patients have. Haven&#039;t noticed yet but will see.  I do deal with some dizziness in the morning after taking it but that&#039;s it.  I love it so far.  Thanks everyone.""",8.0,33
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Love this stuff.  Week 6.  Transitioned from .75 to 1.5 last injection.  Love the appetite suppression.  After 1 month, A1C went from 9.4 to 7.6.  Expecting to be around 6.5, 30 days from now.  Lost 10 lbs so far (most of it in the last week).  Learning how to eat right with the drug.  Getting used to being happy with small portions.  Anticipation much weight loss.  Again, I love this drug.""",10.0,19
Oxymorphone,Pain,"""I have been on Opana Er 15mgs for 3yrs now. Was diagnosed with a herniated disc with an annular fissure at L3,4 and 5. Also have degenerative disc disorder, spinal stenosis, plus more back problems and diagnosed with fibromyalgia. All I can say is the Opana ER crush resistant are junk. I was prescribed Oxymorphone Hydrochloride ER  15mg a green pill, the pill form was a miracle for me I could get up and go to work 12-16hrs and they last with hardly taking a Percocet for breakthrough pain had my life back with the generic. The name brand Opana ER are junk. I always have an empty stomach when I take and not even an hr later my stomach is upset and always have diarrhea.""",1.0,20
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Latuda for nine weeks now. My first week was 20mg, second week 40 mg, third week 60mg, fourth week 80 mg, fifth week 90 mg, and sixth week 120 mg.  I feel more upbeat. I don&#039;t worry like in the past about my job. I used to think people were saying things behind my back.  I lost a few pounds. I am more focused, kind of like being on adderral.  My dosage is at the sweetspot.  I find I have to take it late before I go to sleep otherwise I will want to go to sleep. I use this in combination with Wellbutrin 300mg XL in the morning with one 450 mg of lithium and two 450 mg of lithium at night with the 120 mg of latuda.  The prescription is expensive if you don&#039;t have insurance it is 1000 a month, otherwise with insurance its 75 mo.""",10.0,23
Prednisone,Asthma,"""I get bronchial asthma every time I get sick and although prednisone does wonders and allows you to breath, I get bad nausea so the medicine itself is wonderful but my reaction is awful. Other medicines that are helpful are Pulmicort and Zithromax, an antibiotic.""",8.0,38
Aripiprazole,Tourette's Syndrome,"""well tolerated in torrette syndrome with quick results""",8.0,0
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on the nexplanon for two months. No major side effects and I haven&#039;t had my period since I got it inserted. The only thing is that it made me break out a little. I got this because the Yasmin gave me high blood pressure.""",10.0,5
Doxycycline,Acne,"""This medicene worked really well on clearing up my skin and it was great because I am allergic to almost all other medicines and creams for acne.  The only bad thing is that my doctor stops prescribing it in the summer.""",10.0,42
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""I was prescribed this medication for insomnia and depression. It worked great for the insomnia the first six months but then it no longer worked. I&#039;m too sensitive to ssris medication so I thought this would be a great match until it stopped working. Also makes you perpetually hungry and prone to gain weight""",5.0,27
Azithromycin,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""Just finished zpack for a upper respiratory tract infection. I&#039;ve gotten progressively worse through the 5 day course. On day 4 I had a temp of 103 and severe headache. I had a temp of 99 when I began the pack.""",1.0,3
Aubra,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve just completed my first week I&#039;ve experienced so far anxiety, sudden fleeting waves of nausea, appetite increase ,acne , mood swings, worsening depression I hope it gets better""",9.0,1
Phentermine,Obesity,"""One month today went to Dr for refill. Down 16 pounds!! I do waitress so that helps constantly walking at work. Adipex just keeps me from constantly thinking about food. First couple days restless can&#039;t sleep...learn to take it first thing in the morning so by bed time its ok.""",10.0,8
Trazodone,Sedation,"""I was prescribed this drug to help me sleep. I am on EMSAM for an antidepressant and it keeps me awake at night. I found that Trazodone works well for sleep, but aching muscles and bones has made the drug just not worth it for me.""",2.0,71
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""It tastes ok, don&#039;t drink it @ room temperature, just chill it a bit and it&#039;s doable. I split the gallon in about half, started at 6pm, took a little bit more than half by 8 or so, and by 11 was still going to the bathroom.
Took on the rest starting at around 2am. The second part was much harder to get down. Almost threw up once.
I didn&#039;t want to be at the hospital and still fell the need to go to the bathroom, so I gave myself plenty of time to complete the dose several hours before the procedure time.
I am 60 and getting my 2nd colonoscopy that my primary doctor ordered. Hoping everything will be ok.""",5.0,0
Dienogest / estradiol,Birth Control,"""I first started birth control at 27 when I was going to get married and needed it not only for birth control, but also so I wouldn&#039;t be on my period for my honeymoon. I have been super pleased. 

I used to have HORRIBLE periods.  I would have to wear a nightime/Ultra Super Tampon AND a heavy flow pad.""",10.0,9
Xanax XR,Anxiety,"""The medicine itself I didn&#039;t have an issue with, although I still prefer Klonopin, but it was the withdrawal I couldn&#039;t handle.  I was on this medication for two months and since, like I previously mentioned, I decided to go back on Klonopin. I stopped taking the Xanax XR. When I did, I felt like a bus ran over me.  I felt shaky, drowsy and like I&#039;d been out drinking the night before (which I haven&#039;t done in 10 years). It really wasn&#039;t worth the withdrawal.""",6.0,34
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""A very simple birth control to use.. I couldn&#039;t remember pills so I was on the ring for almost 3 years (I&#039;m now 29).  My sex drive has been reduced to nothing, except late in my period, not coincidentally when the ring has been out the longest.  My periods are short, only about 2 1/2 days of light flow, but the cramps start 2 days before that and last right up til I put the next ring in.  Worst of all is the depression and mood swings.  I have a great life, but when my husband asks what I want for lunch, that has been enough to reduce me to literal tears lately. Also, I&#039;ve gained nearly 40 pounds despite being more active than ever.  I just came back from the gyno and got a copper (non-hormonal IUD) inserted today.""",3.0,21
Allegra,Urticaria,"""I have suffered from cold hives for about 10 years now and till this day I have not found a solution. Allegra does nothing for me. I take about two allegras everytime I step out my house and still get hives all over my face and body. Thats more than the recommended dosage for 180mg. I still have hope that theres a cure somewhere out there""",2.0,7
Amnesteem,Acne,"""I am 32 years old and have struggled with acne since high school.  I was completely freaked out about taking this medication after reading all the horror stories online, but after talking to my doctor I knew I wanted to give it a try.  I am in my 2nd month of taking the medication and I have seen dramatic results.  I have not had any bad side effects so far.  Have had dry lips (too be expected) but they have not been bad at all (Thanks to Aquaphor Lip Repair - I constantly put it on).  My skin is dry, which is also to be expected.  I wear contacts and my eyes do get dry at times, but no drops help.  I do notice joint aches at times so I take Tylenol or Advil and it helps.  It&#039;s nothing severe at all.  BEST MEDICATION EVER.""",9.0,21
Ketorolac,Pain,"""I get a kidney stone attack at least once a year, the pain is unbearable....so bad that I feel like I will pass out.  In the ER they give me Toradol and within 10 minutes or less I feel better. Once they gave me morphine and it didn&#039;t touch the pain, now I ask for Toradol. The good thing about Toradol is that you don&#039;t feel sick from it and you can drive yourself home.""",10.0,14
Xanax,Anxiety,"""Works great for my anxiety attacks, but after 6 years I&#039;ve gone from 0.25 mg twice a day to 1mg twice a day.  Getting &quot;anxious&quot; about what will happen when this dose stops working.""",8.0,20
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This birth control is AWFUL. My boobs hurt literally all of the time. My face is constantly breaking out and I&#039;m gaining a lot of weight. (Could be hormonal but none of the other birth control I&#039;ve been on have done this). My cramps are terrible and my period is light.""",2.0,4
Imipramine,Panic Disorde,"""I have had awesome results with this drug, after going through a rough year being taken on &amp; off of medications that almost ruined my life.  My Dr has been sending me to check my blood levels &amp; they seem to keep going up.  I was taking 200 mg at night &amp; he dropped it to 175mg.  It took 3 weeks to start feeling withdrawal &amp; it was awful.  He then increased it back to 200 mg &amp; my imipramine levels are higher then they have ever been.  I am scared he is going to reduce or try to put me on another drug.  Anyone ever had problems with blood levels of imipramine?""",10.0,5
Lubiprostone,"Constipation, Chronic","""A person has to decide if it is worth the less serious side affects of nausea and headache and I have to say that it is. It is brief and therefore, I feel that the alternative is much worse. It has only been a full week and I am hoping these less serious side affects will subside eventually when I get used to taking it on a regular basis.""",8.0,76
Etanercept,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I was diagnosed with RA 20 years ago. Never had any serious issues that I could not easily live with until one year ago February. Had a severe flare  in shoulders, hands, wrists and other areas. I was put in methotrexate, sulfasalazine and prednisone  and plaquinel. Also had several steroid injections. I also needed to take Aleve on a regular basis. I started Enbrel 5 weeks ago. Remarkable results. Haven&#039;t taken an Aleve since. I have stopped methotrexate which was giving me a chronic cough. I feel much better.""",10.0,21
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""My first anti-depressant/anxiety. Removed any anxiety 95 times out of 100 but at the cost of no emotions within your daily life, basically a rock.""",4.0,32
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been taking Lexapro (10mg) for about a week for general anxiety and mild depression. It&#039;s taken the edge off already, particularly on the anxiety side. I am more productive at work and more open socially, without even noticing until afterwards.

Side-effects have been mild: physical jitteriness, a lone bout of diarrhea and an odd sensation in my skin. I can best describe that as feeling like being in a hot, dry climate but without the sensation of heat - tight and tingling. No sexual side-effects so far.

I was on Zoloft a few years ago for more debilitating depression and the side effects with that were much worse, so I feel very positive at this point.""",8.0,20
Aleve,Costochondritis,"""I&#039;ve been diagnosed with costochondritis for 2 yrs now. I have other joint issues, along with military neck and tendinitis. Nothing has worked as well and effectively as Aleve. I take anywhere from 220-500mg when needed. All my aches and pains subside and I can move about freely. Even with nerve damage. I am so thankful for Aleve!""",10.0,12
Gabapentin,ibromyalgia,"""After decades on pain meds, they are working less and less. In addition to fibromylgia I have bulging and herniated discs, neuropathy, and (controlled) epilepsy.  I have learned to live with constant pain.  My Doc suggested Gralise (gabapentin) and said that he felt confident I would see good results.  I am AMAZED.   I saw immediate improvement in my ability to walk and move around.  I am experiencing considerably less pain.  I am concerned because my insurance will not cover the brand (which is time released) that I am taking and it is expensive, but I remain optimistic and I will try the 3 times a day dosages.  I have not felt this good in many years.""",9.0,131
Azilsartan medoxomil,High Blood Pressure,"""I had used over 15 different medicines trying to control my high blood pressure. Either they would not work or give me undesirable side effects. Ever since my doctor prescribed Edarbi and Edarbyclor my pressure has stayed around 120/70, great news for me and my doctor. It had got to the point she could not find any other medication to prescribe.
Another thing I like about this is that even though they are relatively new, they are not as expensive as I would expect.""",10.0,21
Megestrol,Anorexia,"""I have been under weight throughout my life and I was recommended to take this medication, after two weeks I can literally feel my appetite is off the roof, and I have gained more than 5lbs, that&#039;s amazing. I was put on 400mg/daily, initially. Only down side is the medication is very expensive. Highly recommended.""",10.0,29
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""It&#039;s day 3 and I am feeling like death. I woke up feeling like I had the flu; I took a shower because I thought it would help me ease my muscle pains but it mostly just hurt to stand under the water. The first 2 days weren&#039;t AS bad, I had mild headaches and slight nausea, fatigue, and diarrhea. But today I have been napping all day. I&#039;m a bit annoyed that my doctor didn&#039;t warn me of the side effects ahead of time. I ended up calling and they told me &quot;a lot of people say that the antibiotics are more painful than the thing they treat. It&#039;s known to have very severe side effects.&quot; Gee, thanks. I just woke up from a nap with an unbearable headache that I almost decided to go to the ER. Overall worst medication I&#039;ve ever taken.""",1.0,2
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""I am now taking Zanaflex. I was on Soma for 6 years and this is the best I have felt in a long time. I have post operative nerve damage and RSD and take a lot of pain medication. """,7.0,107
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I have tried it all! Very frustrated with the lack of results, my doctor put me on Axiron about a month ago. This is the one product that has truly changed my life. I feel much better. I feel much more energetic and my anxiety and mood issues are gone. I really hope this is not to good to be true!  """,10.0,49
TriNessa,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for a month now and I&#039;m loving it. I had acne on my face, chest and back, and now that I&#039;m on this pill it has gone down considerably. The rest of the acne on my body is healing, but I don&#039;t see any more breakouts occurring and I&#039;m so happy. The only issue I have with it is that I have to take it every day. (I&#039;m kind of forgetful but I&#039;ve only forgotten once, and I&#039;m not sexually active so that&#039;s okay) and that I&#039;ve noticed a gain in my weight. It&#039;s not extravagant though. I just eat more now that I&#039;m on it, and I&#039;m trying to make better eating choices but that has nothing to do with the pill. I&#039;d say give it a try, it&#039;s not bad.""",9.0,9
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""80mg enables me to concentrate, I take it at bedtime. I have noticed a change in appetite, but that&#039;s good for me because I am overweight. I do have dry mouth a lot. Dr. is moving me up to 120 mg. So we will see how that works. I am able to get more done while on this medicine.""",8.0,25
Celecoxib,None,"""Caused severe stomach upset - a trip to the emergency department was necessary.""",1.0,7
Clindamycin,Bacterial Infection,"""I&#039;m not sure where these doses of 400mg and 500mg are coming from.  Typically, you would take 150mg, 300mg, 450mg, 600mg, or even 900mg.  Unless you had some weird IV dose, you couldn&#039;t possibly take 400 or 500mg capsule form by mouth.  Are you sure you&#039;re taking Clindamycin?  I&#039;ve taken 300mg every 6 hours  without issues, but everyone responds differently to antibiotics.""",8.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Generess FE for almost a year now. I was on Sprintec before, and my periods were somewhat irregular and very heavy, so heavy that it worried me. With Generess, my periods have GONE AWAY completely. This worried me at first (of course), but my doctor said for some women, it&#039;s normal not to get your period on this pill. I see the same symptoms of PMS when I&#039;m reaching the placebo pills (emotions are high, sometimes acne, the normal stuff), but I never go through a period at all anymore. This is a welcome change, for me. Aside from that, I have no side effects that I have noticed. I&#039;m very happy on this pill. I am 30, somewhat overweight and in generally normal health. My doctor said swallowing it is fine (not chewing).""",9.0,16
Saxenda,Obesity,"""UPDATE***I started on 7/24/17 230lbs and  today 8/7/17 I&#039;m 219lbs. I&#039;m up to 1.8 and I&#039;m very nauseous and I&#039;m hoping that it ends soon.""",8.0,14
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""I get migraines mostly  when wake up and weather changes. Works within 30 minutes. A real miracle.""",10.0,4
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Helps me when I&#039;m sick from not taking any pills (I&#039;m an addict)""",10.0,35
Seroquel XR,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""A little tired some mornings which can occasionally last during the day.  As a medicine, it is amazing, makes me strong mentally and relaxed.""",8.0,38
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I was on a different pill before Minestrin that worked well, but it was discontinued so my doctor switched me to Minestrin. I was on Minestrin for about six months and just recently stopped. I was having spotting and cramping every month. I had bad mood swings each period. Periods were very heavy and irregular. I gained 10 lbs even though I work out 5 days/week and watch my diet. It worked as far as birth control, but the side effects were too much for me. Everyone&#039;s body is different and this pill did not agree with me.""",4.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on Lutera for a good 5 months, it was suppose to be good for my acne but has made my acne worse. It has caused me to become VERY irritated, but the reason I am switching is because it has caused heavy breakthrough bleeding, which is quite frustrating! I have been on 5 other birth control pills in the last 8 years, and never experienced this before. Besides the breakthrough bleeding, it has made my actual period A LOT shorter, it only lasts about 1-3 days, but I get it about every 2 weeks instead of my usual 29 day cycle.""",7.0,4
Neurontin,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""I&#039;ve been on this medicine since reading about it online last year. Anyway I now take 2400mg/day and my severe face/ear pain is virtually gone.  Once in a while I can feel some pain but it&#039;s minimal and doesn&#039;t last the days it used to.  Excruciating pain to the point I can&#039;t even stand the touch of a brush on my scalp on that side of my head or a face cloth on that side of my face...it&#039;s wicked pain that I&#039;d do almost anything to get rid of.
This medicine works well. I take no other pain medicines other than Advil or Tylenol for other minor pain. 
""",9.0,30
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I would definitely recommend this pill to anyone! I used to have terrible cramps &amp; heavy period, but since I&#039;ve been on minastrin I spot for 2 days at the most &amp; really don&#039;t even need more than a panty liner, also barely any cramping. Take the pill as the directions say &amp; if it makes you sick, TAKE WITH FOOD!!! In the beginning I was literally throwing up every night I was so sick but then I discovered that if I take the pill with dinner I have no side effects. Other types of birth control used to make me super moody &amp; lose my hair but I&#039;ve had no issues with this one! Although it is expensive because it is brand name, to me it&#039;s worth it. You can find discounts online that help if your insurance doesn&#039;t cover it""",9.0,3
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I have BV off and on.  I never had it until a hysterectomy in my 30s .  This time I was given a 7 day dose - 2 a day.  I just took last pill. I still have discharge, odor...My stomach has hurt, my intestines hurt, I have thrush and yeast ...Thrush and yeast because of flagyl.  Ask your doc for Tindamax.  Two days of antibiotics. 8 pills
Hysterectomies lead to chronic bv. I&#039;m sick of this""",4.0,8
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve had chronic insomnia my entire life and all that changed 2 months ago when I started taking Requip.  I&#039;ve always been fidgetty and nervous but never knew I had RLS until a colonoscopy at 50 years old.  They had to hold my legs down during the procedure.  I wish I would have known about Requip years ago!  It&#039;s been a God send!""",10.0,16
Norco,Pain,"""Works better than 5MG Oxycodone.  I do not feel that the 5/325 Norco works at all but the 10/325 does help. Some people can &amp; will get an upset stomach when taking it. All you have to do is ask for some nausea medication to go with it. I think it is a bit rediculous that it is so hard to get, especially when you ARE in extreme pain. I honestly feel that it helps with my fibromyalgia pain as well, not fully but it does help.""",8.0,41
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia when I was 14 and I have taken a myriad of medications to help with the pain. Lyrica although it does help with the pain, the side effects are just too much for me. I have been on it for over 2 years now and the water retention and weight gain is great. I weened down and stopped taking it a week ago and have already lost 10 lbs and the edema in my legs is gone.  If I could take the Lyrica without the weight gain and water retention I would in a heart beat. Hopefully something else will work well for me.""",5.0,88
Levonorgestrel,None,"""With in a period of 4 years I have had 2 mirena inserted.  First insert was definitely as painful as a full contraction.
The benefits I received by the mirena was:
My skin condition  has calmed,  severe cramping had lessened,  bleeding wasn&#039;t as heavy.
After stating this shortly after the first insert I became ill was was diagnosed with a auto immune disease and sero negative rheumatoid arthritis. 
Even though there is no study or theory base evidence to suggest that the mirena had any cause to kick off this condition,  I strongly personally believe that my body&#039;s response to both insertion of the mirenas has it tricked into my immune system trying to reject the mirena being a foreign object inside my body. 
I currently can&#039;t take it out""",1.0,2
Armodafinil,Narcolepsy,"""Originally I tried provigil. Nuvigil wasn&#039;t available yet. Loved it at first but as my body adjusted in my ignorance, I got nervous. I stopped. I had to deal with it. About 12 years later I tried again. This time I read more and I asked lots of questions. 
I am a new person. I am so grateful for nuvigil!!
What I&#039;ve learned (I am not an MD)
Start out with a low dose. Half pills are fine. (Do not exceed 250 mg unless dr prescribed). Your body may be adjusting not building tolerance for a year or 2. Take each week at a time
Naps still necessary; My naps are only about 30 min instead of 2 hrs but very refreshing
Take a day or 2 off every week or 2. Makes a huge difference!
Awesome insurance helps a lot! $5 per 30""",9.0,14
Gabapentin,Pain,"""This is the first medicine that dropped my back pain from 10 to a 2. I was on increasing oxycodone for years due to crushed back in accident. Had 5 herniated discs L1 - L5 which eventually developed bone spurs and arthritis. Severe radiating leg pain would cause leg numbness and some great falls in public. Surgery was recommended - I declined. 15 years later my psychiatrist prescribed it for anxiety/mood stabilizer to replace Depakote (also an anti-convulsant). 
3 days later I noticed I could get by with Advil and gabapentin. Why didn&#039;t my ortho surgeon give me this? I take 900 mg/ day. Only been on it 3 weeks
and I&#039;m a different person.""",10.0,198
Gabapentin,Neuropathic Pain,"""300mg 3 times a day after having vertebres C 4-5-6 replaced.. pain persisted with arm and hand numbness Neurontin with Percocet tens seem to help very well..""",10.0,4
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have Bipolar Disorder II, diagnosed 4 years ago. I&#039;ve taken a wide variety of medicines during that time. In my experience, many medications are good for ending a manic episode, but nothing has ever helped me with the ensuing, longer-lasting depressions.  3 months ago my psych suggested Latuda, and I agreed with zero expectations of success.  The result has been miraculous.  Within a week of starting, all negative feelings were gone.  I experience nausea when I take it, but that is a small price to pay for such a major shift in my well-being.  My appetite remains normal, and I&#039;ve lost 5 pounds since starting Latuda because I have motivation to exercise again.  Highly recommended to anyone who is BP II and wants to break out of depression.""",10.0,186
Citalopram,Depression,"""I finally made the decision to seek professional help for my depression/major anxiety.  After trying to self heal for 2 years, I realized that I couldn&#039;t beat the anxiety on my own.  I cried the night before my Dr. appointment, due to feelings of failure because I couldn&#039;t cure it myself, and I also cried through my entire appointment.  I was severely depressed from having to live with anxiety and fear.  A horrible and embarrassing thing to live with.  My Dr. perscribed me Celexa and I honestly didn&#039;t think it would work.  I almost gave up taking Celexa because it took 3 weeks to kick in and I am impatient.  After taking Celexa, I find that I am much calmer. I don&#039;t worry about things and I am happier and less fearful.  Only side effect is grinding of teeth.""",10.0,43
Estradiol,Atrophic Urethritis,"""For the past 2 years I have suffered terribly with incontinence. A month ago I decided to go to the doctor and she prescribed Vagifem. It was an instantaneous result. I can even jog now without any leaking. It has changed my life. The only negative thing I find is that I gained 2kg or it can be water retention. But not having incontinence outweighs the water retention/weight gain.""",8.0,49
Scopolamine,Motion Sickness,"""Good stuff, I have been on boats when is is very rough with people sick all around me but no bother to me at all. The only draw back is dry mouth""",10.0,4
Zoloft,Depression,"""I started Zoloft two days ago. Literally after an hour of taking half of a 100mg tablet I could feel the effects. Everything just felt crisp and bright and I felt alive for the first time in years. I was worried my emotions would be just the same the whole time but I saw a very sad movie this morning and was able to cry, just like I normally would. 

i had mild teeth grinding at night and awoke in the middle of the night and couldn&#039;t sleep for a few hours but other than that i&#039;d recomend zoloft to anyone.""",9.0,76
Norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have not stopped spotting since taking the pill, it has been about three weeks on and it&#039;s extremely inconvenient. Pain still the same. No period but constant spotting.""",1.0,9
Ondansetron,Gastroenteritis,"""Could not hold water down and had heaves all the way to the ER. They gave me a different medicine first and it did nothing, so they gave me Zofran and in a few minutes I was sitting up wanting food.""",10.0,36
Xenical,Obesity,"""Xenical made look skinnier than ever. I also controlled my calorie intake while i was taking them. I went from 140 to 125. i was 125lbs when i was 15 yrs old, now I am 32. the issue with the bothrooms trips is true and kind of uncomfortable but but you will learn to deal with situation.""",10.0,109
Metamucil,Constipation,"""I always considered eating certain foods was enough to combat constipation but have found that as I aged this was not sufficient. I decided to start using Metamucil and found this to be easy to take, tasteless and the condition has vastly improved.""",10.0,50
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Thank goodness for Mucinex D!  One week ago, I woke up with severe nasal congestion and difficulty breathing which made getting any decent sleep impossible... I tried the other medications with minimal relief, so I decided to take a 600mg prescribed dose of Mucinex D (one pill) and was extremely pleased with how quickly it worked...  I drank 16oz of water then fell asleep with the ability to breathe easier...  Because my nasal problems have been recurring as soon as the medication wears off, I have resorted to taking a pill to get me through the day and again at night ever since...  The taste is unpleasant, but not enough to avoid taking it, because so far, it is the only medication that provides optimum relief with clear nasal passages!""",10.0,2
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I have been on percocet for many years and it greatly helps my Chronic pain. Without it I wouldn&#039;t be able to walk! Only problems I have is constipation""",9.0,49
Voltaren,Pain,"""After a fall on the ice, I got a bad concussion. Dr gave me Voltaren 75mg twice daily to calm things down, pain and to relax, works great! No upset stomach (which was concern to me) no side effects, medicine stays with you works, long time, better then over the counter meds.""",10.0,24
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Need the right DR.""",8.0,0
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Severe Mania episodes for many years and PTSD.  I am on Lamictal, 200mg, Topamax 100mg, and Abilify 30mg.  This is a wonderful combination and the first time in my life that a combination works with little to no side effects.  I have a significant immediate family history of suicide and although the thoughts are always there I don&#039;t act on them and can ignore them with the help of this medication combo and my severe manic episodes are from 8 to 9 severe episodes a year down to 3 to 4 which for me is almost &quot;normal&quot;. With a little more tweaking of this combination I may be able to get it down a little lower than that, we are working on it.  I&#039;ve been on this combination and changing the dosing for about 2 years now.""",10.0,15
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 seven years ago in College. I refused treatment, and my relationship with my husband started to deteriorate. I started Lamictal a year ago and have totally returned to my old self. I am happy, calm, rational and I found the motivation to lose fifty pounds. The only down fall is I kind of miss the ability to process information at a very rapid rate, but I gladly trade it for a great relationship with my husband and child.""",10.0,141
Morphine,Chronic Pain,"""I have had back problems for a very long time, female trouble (hysterectomy @ 31 yrs old) and fibromyalgia.   Also have severe arthritis (runs in our family I believe)   As 4 rating this medicine, it helped  tons with the pain but the downside (very bad downside) was after taking it for so long when you stop you get so very sick.  In my opinion, the sickness is worse than coming off of Percocet, Vicodin, etc. Don&#039;t know why that is but that&#039;s just what I expect for myself.   I know all about slowly cutting down your doses and all and I surely didn&#039;t expect it 2 be rainbows and sunshine, but in my experience it was worse than the DT&#039;s you get from the others I mentioned.   Aside from that, it did help with the pain a great deal.""",7.0,39
Cephalexin,Bacterial Infection,"""I had a really bad cold and viral bronchitis and I ended up with nasal cellulitis of all things (infection in my nose and on my face). I took this medication and on day three, it was clearing up nicely and by day 5 the infection is gone. I had virtually no side-effects other than sleepiness, but I think that&#039;s normal when you&#039;re fighting an infection. I took 500 mg x 4 times a day and I had no stomach or intestinal issues at all. It was great.""",10.0,29
Buprenorphine,Pain,"""I have been managing chronic pain for several years due to a failed lumbar fusion. About 4 months ago my doctor switched me from Norco to Belbuca. I like Belbuca&#039;s ability to control pain over 12 hours, although it is really closer to 10. It is also a huge benefit that it can be renewed via fax, versus having to go to the doctor&#039;s office to get a hard copy of the script. Now to the major downside, when I was upped to 300 mcg, I developed a severe night time itch. It&#039;s to the point where it is limiting me to less than 4 hours of sleep a night. Talk to your doctor about finding a separate pain med for night time, otherwise you run the risk of going utterly crazy from months of long term sleeplessness.""",8.0,8
Ampyra,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Ampyrya is amazing!  I&#039;ve only been taking this for a week and a half and love it! After 4 days of taking it I noticed substantial improvement!  I am able to walk unassisted and stand for longer periods of time,  feel like I have more energy and am looking forward to doing more things with my kids! AFO is still needed, but I feel so much better!""",10.0,37
Naloxegol,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""I&#039;ve had very severe constipation for years due to my daily need for oxycodone and morphine. I&#039;ve tried everything with little relief so that&#039;s why I gave this a try. It was the worst day of my life! I took it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. About 30 mins after taking it I had a bowel movement...yeah right? About 2 mins after I started having SEVERE intestinal cramps! So bad I could hardly breathe! I also got severe chills and had goose bumps all over my body. I continued to have a bowel movement every 15-20 mins for the next 3 hours. The whole time having extremely painful cramping, nausea, sweats, chills, goosebumps... It cleaned me out that&#039;s for sure. But it was not worth the pain and it wiped me out the whole day!!""",2.0,48
Tolterodine,Overactive Bladde,"""I think I would give up food before I would give up my Detrol. It has saved my social life. I was willing to pay $70 per month before I got better insurance.""",9.0,40
Lessina,Birth Control,"""Literally the worst birth control ever. I was on orsythia &amp; my pharmacy said this was the &quot;generic&quot; version. My period was ALWAYS regular &amp; my period came two weeks earlier this month. It also makes me break out &amp; gained about 5 pounds. I have become very emotional &amp; depressed &amp; I was never like that now. I cry for everything. DO NOT RECOMMEND""",1.0,3
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this BC  pills since Aug. 2015 and since November 2015 I&#039;ve had a period every month (twice in Nov.) I&#039;m only supposed to have a period once every three months. For the last 20yrs. my periods have always lasted 5 maybe 6 days but since switching to Sprintec  they are now more like 8 to 10 days long. But I&#039;m not supposed to be having a period at all. I&#039;ve seen three doctors who basically tell me it&#039;s normal, how? This is the only pill that has done this to me! It&#039;s put a strain on my relationship  and I have officially  stopped taking it as of yesterday. I&#039;m going back to my doctors to get put on a different one.""",1.0,1
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Upper Respiratory Tract Infection,"""After one dose I was in ER.  I was vomiting violently and became very confused.  My husband said I kept asking the same questions over and over.  I had memory loss and still can&#039;t remember the day I took the dose. I had an MRI and did not have a stroke, all other tests were normal.   It might work well for some but clearly it really affects others negatively.""",1.0,11
Metoprolol,Atrial Fibrillation,"""This medicine works very well to keep the heart in rhythm, and the rate 65 to 90 (better than 160 when in A Fib 44 hours).  Only drawback is that I can be very forgetful about routine tasks such as remembering to carry glass of water to the table.""",9.0,130
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I&#039;m 25 years old and have been a addict for almost 7 years now. I got the addiction from taking painkillers my doctor gave me after have a gastric bypass. I was 17 years old and did not know pain killers were so addictive. Ever since then I have been through hell. It changed me as a person and drove me and my family apart. I have tried so many things to get me off of them. I went to rehab 1 time and cold turkey stopped taking them a few times. I went right back. Finally I tried the Suboxone, THIS MEDICINE HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. I&#039;m back to the old me. I also have gained my families trust back. I feel like a normal person and I never think about any kind of drugs anymore. """,10.0,17
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So I just put the egg in about an hour ago. I&#039;ve used this a few times before and it worked like a charm. This time, within a few minutes of inserting the egg, worst and most uncomfortable pain I&#039;ve ever experienced. I literally cried for almost an hour. I didn&#039;t want to remove the egg in hopes that I can tolerate the pain and itch and that I would be all better soon. I read that plain yogurt (cold) relieves the itching and burning and helps rid of the YI bacteria. Desperately and thankfully I had some plain yogurt in the fridge. I applied it all over my vagina as well as inside my vagina while the egg still remains. It took away the itch, burn, and pain almost completely. Sounds weird, but try it!!. Hopefully I can help someone else out""",5.0,10
Senna,Constipation,"""I suffered constipation for the past three days because of traveling. I tried a bunch of home remedies but nothing seemed to work, and I felt extremely uncomfortable with stomach pain as well. So, I went to the nearest pharmacist and they gave me Senokot. They told me to take two Senokot tablets straight away, so I took two at 3:00 P.M. As I waited I still felt very uncomfortable. At about 10:00 P.M my stomach started to make some noises, so I assumed that the laxatives were finally kicking in. At around 12 I went to the bathroom, and finally I was able to get some bowel movement! I still had to push and all, but it did come out eventually and I was extremely happy as I felt fresh afterwards. No pain at all!""",9.0,47
Neupro,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve been using the Neupro patch 1% for almost a year. My RLS is severe with involuntary movement of my legs and sometimes my arms when I am in a relaxed position. I have been tested and do not have Parkinson&#039;s. 

I tried Ropinirole 1%, then Ropinirole 2mg XR. Both worked well for about three years then stopped. I also tried Horizant, but the hangover and break through RLS was too distressing.  

Neupro patch seems to work for now. If I&#039;ve been extremely physically active or had alcohol, I will have breakthrough. I keep 1mg tablets of Ropinerole on hand for such times. 

Sometimes I have a skin reaction to the patch. I am beginning to think it may have something to do with diet. The more acidic foods I eat, the more it itches.""",8.0,11
Human papillomavirus vaccine,Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis,"""I am a college student in medical field. I think it&#039;s always good to have virus vaccine because this microorganism is hardest to be treated, and once you got infected you will always have that virus in your body. So couple times of hurting shots will protect you life long. You never know what&#039;s going to happen to you.""",10.0,4
Tramadol,Depression,"""For sure tramadol is one of the best drugs for Depression and Anxiety. I have tried a lot of differents anti-depressives like fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, venlafaxine, etc, and they all did not work very well for my depression and anxiety. I suffered a lot of side effects with these drugs.  The only one that really works for depression and anxiety, for me, is Tramadol... but... but... it destroyed my sexual life... Who is using this drug for depression will feel much better, for sure, but, please, be aware of your sex life!  For sure, when I take Tramadol my libido goes to ZERO, and I can not keep an erection for some time... and, if a keep, it&#039;s impossible to ejaculate... That&#039;s why a give a 7...""",7.0,46
Tapentadol,Pain,"""Was prescibed Nucynta 100mg initially. It took effect within approx. 1hr. I, too, felt loopy &amp; out of it. I felt I was hallucinating and had strange off the wall kind of &quot;dreams&quot;. So I called Dr back &amp; exchanged the prescription. I had asked to try the 75mg but guess I scared Dr with my symptoms. So I was prescribed 50mg.  I have been on this dosage for 4 days. Doesn&#039;t last long enough and does NOTHING to manage my pain. I have spinal stenosis as well as scoliosis and degeneration of discs (virtually no discs) between L1-L5. Osteoarthritis in knees as well as in lower back. This medication works well on some, not so with others. """,3.0,60
Carvedilol,High Blood Pressure,"""The lowest dose of Carvedilol 2 times per day was effective in lowering my moderately high blood pressure almost immediately (170/90 that shoots higher under stress).  However, it has lowered my blood pressure too low when inactive (100/70 ave.). Sometimes when I sit still or wake up from sleep in the middle of the night or in morning I have a random moment of anxiety followed by extreme dizziness, disorientation and nausea that lasts a good period of time, sometimes 2-3 hours.  Before I had a stress test &amp; was cleared as &#039;perfect&#039; this scared me terribly and my blood pressure would shoot up to 180 /100 .  Sometimes after taking I&#039;m drowsy but I&#039;m exhausted from dealing with this and trying to continue with life.  Hoping to get off of it asap, effective but horrible side effects.""",6.0,108
Ramipril,High Blood Pressure,"""58 yr old male, good health other than BP...seems to run in one side of my family..tried everything from diet, exercise, alternative meds, supplements, meditation....All helped a little but not enough.
140/90 (morning) to 160/100 (evening) readings before 2.5mg Ramipril per day...within days readings dropped by about 15 points across the board.

I was taking 5mg of lisinipril for a month but Doc changed med due to the many side effects and less effective to lower BP. 
  
I have very few side effects from Ramipril vs lisinipril... The cough, dry throat, chest phlegm thing is still present but more tolerable.

An additional change has been the more diuretic effect of Ramipril on me which may be resulting in the lower readings overall..""",9.0,26
Qvar,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I&#039;ve been taking the 80mcg for going on 3 weeks now and I don&#039;t feel like its doing any good.  I am still using my rescue inhaler 2-4xs a day.  I also in the last week have developed what feels like a lump in my throat and trouble swallowing/dry throat along with headaches.""",3.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""My doctor put me on NuvaRing just shy of 3 months ago as a temporary alternative to the Assure procedure due to me needing to take birth control 3 months before the process. Previously I had not taken any hormones in over 10 yrs.  The first month was fine. NO problems and I had a lighter cycle than usual.  The 2nd month I started having crazy mood swings, and bloating.  At this stage I just saw my OB/Gyn today because I have gained so much weight and bloat. I&#039;m unable to wear my regular clothes.  I work out 4x a wk eat healthy (almost vegeterian) and my only caffeine is a daily cup of coffee. My doctor said I have gained 10 lbs and need to remove NuvaRing.""",10.0,29
Benlysta,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""Worked very well, controlled symptoms and put me in remission. Felt like I did 20 years ago - pre SLE and Siscoid Lupus diagnosis!

I had a serious anaphylaxis reaction after my 3rd infusion from not being premedicated by my previous rheumatologist.  

Changed physicians and continued treatment with pre-medication of Benedryl and Solumedrol in i.v.  It worked for 5 treatments and then I had a reaction a 2nd time and was removed from the infusions.

Doctors say had I been premedicated from the very beginning, I more than likely would not have had a reaction.

My remission is now over and I am worse than prior to Benlysta treatment.

Benlysta co-pay program paid for 100% of my deductible, as well as $7,000 in co-pays each year""",10.0,24
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""Female. 19. I had sinus surgery then started getting headaches after surgery because of nerve damage. I was taking 25mg once every night for a week and every next week would up the dose. My experience was awful! I had the usual side affects people had- tingling in lips/hands, and weight loss. Main one for me was, I was so extremely fatigued and weak. I&#039;m a young healthy girl who eats healthy, is a healthy weight, and before my surgery worked out 4 X a week. I would have physically to force myself out of bed. And as far as the headaches it reduced the intensity of the migraines, but did nothing for the frequency. """,1.0,31
Natazia,Birth Control,"""At age 29 and after the birth of my second daughter I had continuous bleeding for 2 months.  I tried 3 different types of pills, but had moderate to heavy bleeding throughout the month and felt like my hormones were very unbalanced and I was going crazy.  FINALLY, after much trial and error, my practitioner suggested I try Natazia. I have been using Natazia now for 3 months and have had no breakthrough bleeding, shorter and lighter periods and feel like myself again.""",10.0,11
Hydroxyzine,Pruritus,"""Was prescribed 25mg tablets to treat poison oak discomfort. I have since tripled the recommended dose and still feel itchy as ever. No side effects have been noted either.""",1.0,6
Clonazepam,Insomnia,"""I took this medication for anxiety...Particularly because of nighttime anxiety that prevents sleep and then triggers a migraine in the morning. I was on it for 3 months at 1mg nightly. I honestly didn&#039;t notice a reduction in anxiety or an increase in sleep. I came off after three months cold turkey after my script ran out. I&#039;ve had horrible withdrawals from other drugs but not this one! But I have heard stories of it&#039;s addiction ruining lives!""",1.0,14
Daliresp,COPD,"""Made huge difference in breathing and lessened exacerbations!""",8.0,49
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Yasmin and then Ocella for 7 years, and I have absolutely loved it.  3 day light periods, significantly cleared up my acne, lost weight, my breasts looked great!  No PMS, no mood swings.  Because of all the recent lawsuits my mom begged me to switch pills, so my doctor had me try Loestrin.  So far I have 7 day breakthrough periods, lost 2 pounds, my breasts shrank a cup size-they are sagging and I&#039;m 26! My back hurts all the time. If it doesn&#039;t straighten out I&#039;m going back to Yasmin/Ocella!""",9.0,7
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""So I purchased the monistat 1 ovule Monday night and inserted it around 9 something. As I was laying down I started to read the reviews on here and got scared for me life because I was scared that I would endure that burning and itching. I actually didn&#039;t have any problems with that... but the second time I put the external cream on I damn near died. It burned so bad that I hurried up and ran to the bathroom to take a shower. I think I used it too close in time... but it&#039;s now the next day and I feel wonderful no more itching or burning just discharge still from the medicine coming out""",9.0,8
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Adderall has helped change the well being of my LIFE. As a child I had a issue affecting me. So, I tried to hide it because I was embarrassed but as an adult I finally had to own up to it after the birth of my child. I needed education so, I enrolled in College after a couple of weeks. I started to notice the same problems. I spoke to my doctor, was tested for ADD and was diagnosed. Since then I&#039;ve been on 20mg Adderall morning and 10mg Ritain in the evening. I had only positive effects. I finally get to be the great student I always wanted to be and can finish my daily chores without forgetting things. I only hope that people quit trying to say this medicine isn&#039;t good for anyone. For yrs I didn&#039;t make the A&#039;s I wanted and now I do. People taking this medicine don&#039;t want to &quot;They Have NO Choice But To.""",9.0,15
Tramadol,ibromyalgia,"""When Tramadol was first released as Ultram years ago, it seemed more effective.Now with so many genaric on the market,as with any drug it&#039;s full of fillers.
    I was on Ultram about 5 years then my doctor (due to insurance) put my on Tramadol. Despite the pharmacist opinion that it&#039;s exactly the same. I know my body very well and it is NOT the same. Unfortunately I got no pain relief and stop taking it""",1.0,2
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""Helped with my depression and anxiety, which was a God send. My anxiety is super bad. I gained about 5 lbs on it. from 125 to 130. No more heavy periods and Breast tenderness was gone. All this was great about it. BUT it gave me the worst acne I&#039;ve ever had in my whole life. Severe cystic acne that ruined my face. I also had very bad constipation. """,4.0,5
Morphine,Pain,"""Great pain relief.""",10.0,20
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Other than being effective in preventing pregnancy, the side effects I experienced with the Mirena were not enjoyable. I really liked the idea that it was a local hormone as opposed to a systemic hormone (only puts the hormones into your reproductive organs instead of throughout the entire body which is what the pill did), and the convenience of not having to take a pill every day was the biggest positive! However, due to the hormones being local, I noticed the positive benefits I experience with the pill such as not getting acne, came back. My skin got really bad. Also, I ended up getting my period more frequently, for longer periods, as well as had spotting in between periods for the entire 2 years of having my IUD I got it removed.""",5.0,0
Restasis,,"""I have been on restasis for about a year and do not see much improvement. In fact, everytime I use it my eyes burn for about an hour and it blurs my vision.  I am still using other moisture drops in my eyes several times a day and the PM eye ointment at night.  I will stop using it as I don&#039;t see a difference.  IF there are people oiut there that cannot afford this medication, ask yoiu doctor for a card that will give you a discount or maybe you can get it for free as I did.""",3.0,15
Rotigotine,Parkinson's Disease,"""I have been on the patch for about 3 weeks. It has really helped alot. I have not been able to take any oral medcations because they make me very nauseous. I am taking 2 mg.  This patch helps me a lot. So far no side effects.""",9.0,27
Levaquin,Pneumonia,"""Adverse reaction to Levaquin. Extreme numbness and tingling in my fingers and toes, ongoing dry mouth.  First prescribed a few years ago for an infection. After complaining about the numbness I was told to discard them and given another antibiotic.  Went in this time for pneumonia and was given a tablet before I realized this was the same medication I had an adverse reaction to before.  Experiencing the same reaction after only one tablet, it&#039;s now 3 days later. """,1.0,38
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I&#039;ve been 5 years non smoking. Chantix was a big big help in making it happen. I slept like a log while taking Chantix, and after a month of it, I was  done smoking. I never craved cigarette&#039;s  after the 1st week of using it. This has got to be one of the greatest medicines ever made. Use it.""",10.0,41
Aripiprazole,Depression,"""I really think this drug has been a life saver.  But be careful with the dosing-sometimes less is more.  I currently take 2.5 mg and that is enough to pop me out of the depression.  At 5 mg I was very &quot;flat,&quot; anxious, and my joints ached.  Everyone is different, but this drug can be very helpful.""",10.0,147
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""So far I have only been on this for two weeks and it has already drastically helped my skin! pharmacy noted that it can take 8 weeks for a pimple to form so the best results you&#039;ll see in two months but two weeks and I&#039;m already so happy with this topical gel for my face! It does really dry your skin out so I highly recommend using a really good face cream (I&#039;m using nivea mattify so it doesn&#039;t have to be a medicated or even an expensive cream just find a good one that wont clog your pores) and I only use the gel when I go to sleep at night not twice a day so I recommend doing this (even just to start if your doctor does want you to use it twice a day ease your way in) the first 4 days I only put it on for 2 hours to let skin get used to it.""",10.0,8
Duragesic,Chronic Pain,"""I have found that at least one out of each box of 5  has little or no medication on it. This has put me back in horrible pain and dangerous withdrawal symptoms..I was given the 25 mcg/ change every 72 hrs to take the place of my deactivated morphine pump that malfunctioned (overdosed &amp; under dosed)..Diagnosis: severe scoliosis,degenerative disk,etc.""",6.0,24
Bupropion,Depression,"""Well, it helped take the edge off for sure, but a month in, I started getting chest pain and shortness of breath. My blood pressure was at 135/90, having always been 118/78 before. I also have anxiety, so it may be related, but I didn&#039;t expect cardiac side effects! I&#039;m 29, thin, and healthy.""",3.0,37
Zolmitriptan,Migraine,"""I Suffered with dreadful Migraine ever since I was around 11 years old, so bad my arm used to be paralysed and speech was severely affected with almost stroke like symptoms, I had so much time off school and also my places of employment in later life and I had to cancel shows, trips out etc.At the age of 57 I was prescribed Zomig and it changed my life, I only need a quarter of a tablet and after 40 minutes I feel fine and the only side effect is a slight sensitivity to hot drinks and hot water which wears off after an hour or so .I can&#039;t believe all those years I have suffered and the way Migraine ruled my life. I am 69 years old this year and whilst I feel happy to be cured,I feel I have been robbed of many years.""",10.0,3
Depakote,Bipolar Disorde,"""Noticed that depakote improved stability of mood and reduced depression.  However, it did not help with mania mood swings.  This drug also totally removed my libido.  I have never experienced such an inability for sexual activity than while taking this drug.  A week after stopping the drug and sexual libido is back.  I would avoid this drug if male.""",4.0,29
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the patch now for about a month and a half, and was previously on Nuvaring for birth control. Since I&#039;m not a huge fan of oral contraceptives (I forget to take pills regularly) this seemed like the perfect option. Unlike Nuvaring, my libido hasn&#039;t disappeared a month into my new regimen, I don&#039;t seem to be gaining weight, and I don&#039;t have headaches. In response to the people who say the patch doesn&#039;t stay on, try wiping the application site with some rubbing alcohol on a cotton round. I haven&#039;t had trouble with the patch staying on once, and I&#039;m six patches in. The only problem is that sometimes the adhesive around the edges gets some lint stuck to it or the patch will wrinkle a bit in the middle, but other than that it&#039;s great""",9.0,4
Lurasidone,Schizophrenia,"""Started on 10mg-increased to 20 then to 40. The blurry vision cleared up for the most part after a few months.  Latuda definitely makes me feel better. Not 100%... but better. Having to take with 350 calories is difficult, especially before bed  and the weight gain was pretty bad but then started taking calcium, magnesium, zinc and dropped the weight... weird... but it works. Just need to make sure the magnesium is maleate... others make me to tired.""",7.0,1
Sertraline,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I was on Citalopram for OCD for 10 years until it unfortunately pooped out. I went through 3 months of hell not being able to think straight and being practically housebound! But, I have now been on 50mg of Sertraline for just over three weeks and all I can say is stick with it. I really felt like nothing was ever going to help me, I had almost given up. But after three weeks, I am now on my fourth day in a row of feeling much more positive and back to my old self again. My intrusive thoughts are not as frequent and do not stick as much when they do come. I now feel strong enough to start helping myself by challenging my condition. Different medications work for different people so keep trying until you get it right. Everyone deserves life!""",8.0,13
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Works good and afterwards keeps me from rolling out of bed.""",9.0,80
Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;m 18 and I went swimming This weekend. The pool had too much chlorine in it. I could smell it, but I got on anyway. Now I&#039;m stuck with a yeast infection. Boy this thing hurts. So I got the 3 day combo pack. I started with the wipe and it BURNED like hell. I shook it off. I inserted the medicine then put the cream on it. When I tell you I wanted to fall to my knees and cry. This stuff burned so extremely bad. I&#039;m in bed and it doesn&#039;t really burn anymore nor does it itch. But this is crazy. I will have to wait until the end results if I decide on ever recommending it.""",6.0,4
Tramadol,Pain,"""After surgery on my knee, my doctor prescribed this to supplement the Norco 7.5/325 I was already taking and still not able to sleep from the constant pain. Perhaps it is my metabolism, I do not know. I only know it did not work for me.""",1.0,12
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""This drug worked miracles for me.  I&#039;m in my mid-30s and never had anxiety problems until about a year ago. I finally went to a doctor about it.  He prescribed me Klonopin and Lexapro.  I was skeptical about what a drug would do since my anxiety was so extreme, but, after a couple days on Klonopin it wiped all of the anxiety away and I was back to normal.  I definitely recommend it.""",10.0,58
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got my nexplanon put on Feb 2 2017 and since then I been on and off bleeding I hate it hurts and I just want it to stop. My libido is still high but I can&#039;t have sex because of the bleeding""",2.0,0
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""The whole point of Belviq is that it is supposed to suppress one&#039;s appetite. Of course to really lose more weight everything you wrote factors in. You missed the point with many reviewers.....Belviq is not suppressing their appetite, like &quot;oh, I have to make myself eat&quot;, etc. 
That said, I have been on Belviq for 3 days. I take 10mg x 2 a day. I have not noticed a decrease in appetite at all. I&#039;m still hungry in the am and pm. Bummer. No side effects either. I started at 177 lbs and just wishing my appetite would relax where I could say &quot;oh, I have to make myself eat&quot;.
Also, I printed up the coupon from Belviq.com and paid $85.00 instead of $257.00.""",2.0,9
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I have been on Phentermine 37.5 before to help me loose weight. I have weight loss surgery over 2 years ago. Lost 63 lbs. MD gave it to me to help with the last 20 lbs. Goal was 150. I have never been small, but wanted to loose the weight because of diabetes diagnosis.  I took phentermine for 3 days , couldn&#039;t tolerate the nervous side effects and gidderness. I tried to decrease it to half a tab, but it didn&#039;t seem to help with my appetite.  I have gain approx 10 pounds back, tried to loose it without any luck. I thought I would try Phentermine again, but too afraid to because of the nervous feelings. """,1.0,6
Paxil,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""51yo healthy female. Minor pre menopausal signs periodic mood swings, tiredness. Prescribed Paxil 10 mgs. Severe bouts of exhaustion, heart palpitations, breathing anomalies, sexual disfunction, felt like zombie. Slept 2 days. Quit meds day 6. 16 days from quitting feel horrible. Severely depressed, anxious, tired, (never have felt anxious or depressed prior). Still sleep too much, experience outrageous wildly abnormal mood swings, have neglected my work, my house, my pets, my friends &amp; exercise (was running 5 miles daily prior, now do nothing) Still experience breathing abnormalities. Better each day yet unable to function normally. Life &amp; business in ruins, cry constantly. Nightmarish experience. Feel like I may never be the same again.""",1.0,3
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medicine made me nervous all the time, I was a wreck, I could never sit still. It took away the mania and psychosis but left me suicidal and depressed so my psychiatrist stopped it.""",5.0,19
Olmesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I&#039;ve had high Bp for 20 years and controlled it with exercise, karate, but finally went to Dr with buzzing in my ears, my Bp was 260/160. Olmetec brought it down to 120/70 in a few days, after a workout my Bp is 90/60. I&#039;ve been taking it for a month now and feel so relaxed, like chilled out all the time. But arms and legs feel like lead when working out and I tire real easy but I knew taking Bp meds would do this, but at 260/160, that was too risky. Many comments here I agree, sex drive goes to zero, feeling of lethargy but the drug works. I did try coversyl first and that had absolutely no affect on me.""",10.0,7
Imuran,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""At the 2 wk mark of taking imuran, I started having a terrible headache. My body started to ache. I couldn&#039;t get comfortable not matter what I did and I had trouble sleeping. I had a fever, I had chills and I sweated worse than being at the gym.  My urine was golden dark yellow and my skin was pale.  I was tested for the flu which was negative and my blood test results were normal (as normal as can b for a lupus patient). My dr thought I had a virus but told me to stop taking the imuran. Within a little over 24 hours, the headache started going away, the urine went back to normal color and my body was feeling better.""",1.0,13
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""I started Prozac 20 mg 11 days ago, the first week I was feeling very anxious, dry mouth, numbness in my face, but that was only the first week! Now I feel so much better I can say on the 9 day I started to feel more focus, my fears went away, and today is my 11 day and I feel good just great, thanks to God and Prozac.""",10.0,136
Zoloft,Anxiety and Stress,"""Been on 25 mg for 5 days now. Was on Lexapro 10 mg for 6 weeks before hand. After only 5 days I already feel better on the Zoloft than I ever did in the whole 6 weeks of the Lexapro. Keeping my fingers crossed that I will keep feeling better. So far so good..no panic!""",9.0,27
Topamax,ibromyalgia,"""This has been a wonder drug for me when combined with Cymbalta. I have suffered for years and had been on narcotic pain killers. The pain had finally gotten so bad that even those weren&#039;t working. I work in Pre-K and didn&#039;t want to give up my job to become a disabled person living at home on pain killers. I found an awesome Doctor who understood that I didn&#039;t want to live on those types of medications. After only two visits she tapered me off of the medicines I was on and started me on Topamax along with Cymbalta. That is all I take. No more pain! Life is wonderful again.""",9.0,167
Atripla,HIV Infection,"""Did a great job lowering viral load (18,000 to &lt;20 in 2 months) and my CD4 has increased from 280 to 987 in the year I&#039;ve been taking it. 

That being said I do suffer some side effects. Insomnia and hyper-realistic dreams/nightmares. I also get dizziness, sometimes severe, about two hours after taking it. The dizziness has been largely solved by ensuring I don&#039;t eat two hours prior to my dose. Then I eat right as I take my pill. Otherwise the medicine gives me terrible heartburn. 

Now that I am stabilized I am going to discuss switching to Complera to escape the side effects.""",7.0,23
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""This drug has saved me from the disease of addiction. My use of opiates was out of control and kept getting more and more dangerous. I was at the point where I was cutting up Fentanyl strips and chewing them and sucking the Fentanyl out. Fentanyl is 50x stronger than oral Morphine or Vicodin so I was def playing with fire.

Some people mentioned the Suboxone making you itchy, if this happens talk to your Doctor about a drug called Vistaril. It is a prescription strength antihistamine that they use many times for rashes or itchy skin. I have been on it for years and it  works great!""",10.0,27
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""My experience with this drug was very good it help my pain. I would recommend it to others if they were in pain. Do not abuse this drug that ruins it for the people who really need it""",10.0,50
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I started my Depo shot around September a week or two before I was about to get my next shot I started my period. I thought when I received my next shot it might stop it. It didn&#039;t. I am still on my period and it is April. I have my next shot today and this is my last attempt if it continues I will be switching back to the pill. Not only that but I had major weight gain and depression.""",6.0,56
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I lasted 6 days with Nexplanon. Getting the &quot;rod&quot; put in was fairly painless. However, a day after insertion, I began to have shooting pains up from the site through my shoulder and neck along with a KILLER migraine. When I held my hand out, it shook uncontrollably. I was put on an antibiotic in case of infection. A few days later, the pain was still the same and my hand began to go numb even when my arm was stretched out straight. I was SO uncomfortable and could not function because of the continuous migraine (it would not respond to any pain reliever). I had my Nexplanon taken out and suspect it was placed on a nerve. The hormones most likely caused the 5 day long migraine, so I will NOT be having it put back in.""",1.0,1
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I absolutely love my Skyla. Insertion was pretty uncomfortable, but was completely bearable. I spotted on and off for the first few months, which was annoying, but not a deal breaker. Finally after about 6 months my periods have levelled out and are regular again. I get very minimal cramping a few days before, and a light flow that lasts about 6 days. I have had no other negative side effects and I LOVE not having to remember a pill every day! Plus, every other birth control I&#039;ve tried has given me horrible moods swings, horribly tender breasts, and acne. I haven&#039;t experienced any of those with Skyla. I would highly recommend this and have already sung it praises to all my friends.""",10.0,6
Vistaril,Sedation,"""I have chronic insomnia, my doctor had me on 2mg of Xanax which worked great. When I switched Drs, they wouldn&#039;t write prescriptions for Xanax. Put me on Restoril, didn&#039;t work, now I&#039;ve been on 50mg Vistaril for several nights. It helps me sleep pretty well, but during the day I feel so out of it. I am so dizzy and light headed, even when I&#039;m sitting I feel like I&#039;m going to pass out! If this keeps up, I don&#039;t think I&#039;ll be able to continue this medication.""",6.0,23
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""I am an 18 year old female. I started taking Wellbutrin about 7 months ago for depression/anxiety. Honestly, I haven&#039;t noticed much of a difference. I think it has helped me control my emotions a bit more though/feel more stable. I&#039;ve just started my first year of college and I&#039;ve had a rough time but I think the WB helps keep my meltdowns to a minimum (sort of). I was hoping to lose a bit of weight but I didn&#039;t really notice any loss of appetite. I&#039;ve DEFINITELY noticed that if forget to take it for a day I feel absolutely miserable. Even if I take it a bit off schedule I feel sad for a day. Also, if I drink a bit too much, my hangover is AWFUL and I feel very sad the next day. Keep the drinking to a minimum or don&#039;t.""",5.0,22
Denosumab,Osteoporosis,"""For Osteoporosis: In 2014 the Dr.  prescribe me Prolia due to its stronger potency, along with the continued Cal-VitD tablet. Though my bone density increased some % since taking Prolia, starting one year ago I was feeling a constant back pain, from right to left of my hip, now and constantly 90% on the left side, I was diagnosed with weakness of the last 5 lumbar vertebrates. I do pilates reformer since 4 years ago as a therapy three times a week, walk almost every day 4-5 Km and play golf 1-2 x week, I used to be very actvive, but this back pain is really hurting and making me depressed. """,7.0,75
Alesse,Birth Control,"""Almost done my first pack of Alesse. This is the first birth control that I&#039;ve been on and the experience hasn&#039;t been too great. I had extreme nausea the first three days, extreme anxiety for three days after that, and painful breasts that followed and have not stopped. My breasts have also grown a bit (but that&#039;s more of a good thing). I&#039;m hoping that the side effects will eventually go away but so far it has been a negative experience. I&#039;m scared to switch to other pills in fear of the symptoms being worse.""",3.0,14
Contrave,Obesity,"""I began Contrave in early 2015, and as of July I have lost 25 pounds. This is significant because I was not very big to begin with, and I stopped taking the medicine for a few months in the middle. I began as recommended, and the side effects hit me immediately. I was nauseous, constantly tired, had abdominal pain, lack of focus, and I became sick any time I put any food in my mouth. I guess it was a great way to lose weight, but not the way I wanted to do it. I was miserable. So I quit for a while, but decided to give it a second chance. I did not increase my dosage as quickly, and I only went up to 2 pills a day. I still have occasional loss of concentration and fatigue, but it is no where near as bad, and I&#039;m losing weight.""",7.0,31
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the Nuvaring for 4 months now. It is effective as a birth control and has cleared up my skin a bit, although I still get a few hormonal cysts a month. It has not affected my mood and it pretty much feels like I&#039;m not on anything. Most days I wonder if it is even in, but it always is when I check. One side effect is I have lost 15 pounds since I started it.""",9.0,25
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I had sex with my boyfriend, the condom broke. He went to buy the Plan B pill right after that happened. After about an hour I took the pill. I&#039;m still waiting to get my period. I&#039;m so worried.""",6.0,29
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on it for about a week, just about to up it to 30 mg.  I have had no dizziness or nausea.  I can say for me, it has an immediate effect after taking it. I feel just a tad loopy and very relaxed for about an hour after.  Not sleepy or anything, just relaxed.  It has definitely suppressed my appetite.  It seems to be working already, I&#039;m not grinding my teeth all day, so my jaw no longer hurts and I&#039;m able to focus a bit better.  I like it way better than clonazapam or any benzo I&#039;ve been given.  I do not get panic attacks and I&#039;m also on bupropion.""",8.0,52
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I haven&#039;t seen a xanax in the US from a US pharmacy with the name brand xanax scored on the pill in over 20 years. these had no taste. Real xanax have a very distinct taste. and it never melted in my mouth. xanax always melt in my mouth within a few minutes. I&#039;ve seen videos on youtube of people pressing them. My advice is. Get a prescription from a doctor and get them from the pharmacy because that wasn&#039;t the first time I saw these.. The streets are flooded with these  bars.""",1.0,12
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Phentermine has worked very well for me. Started on the medication around Thanksgiving and I have lost 18 lbs. That is a lot considering that I started at 150 lbs and I am 5&#039;4&quot;. I wanted to get off about 20 lbs that I had gained through menopause. My appetite was out if control. My doctor recommended a low carbohydrate diet because I was insulin resistant. Basically, I am eating chicken, fish, beef, ham and turkey that is somewhat low fat. I still cook my chicken in a little bit of olive oil. I also put a small amount of butter on veggies. No sugar, bread, pasta, potatoes or rice. Read carb levels on salad dressings or sauces. My goal is to eat no more than 20 carbs per day. Drink a lot of water!""",10.0,17
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Only on week 1 of this med, but I CANNOT believe the change in my mood. I am taking this to treat bipolar 2, anxiety and poor sleep quality. I take 50mg at night and sleep like a baby. Make sure to get 8-10 hours of sleep/night and you won&#039;t feel drowsy the next morning. It&#039;s eliminated my anxiety entirely and I feel completely stabilized. I haven&#039;t had any trouble with weight gain; in fact, I&#039;ve already lost a few lbs, due to the fact that I no longer feel emotionally-driven to binge eat. No side effects as far as I can tell. An ABSOLUTE MIRACLE DRUG. Just praying the results hold up.""",10.0,73
Aspirin / carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""After a spinal cord injury, Baclofen seemed to be the best option, but diagnosed with Brown-Sequard syndrome somehow made the Baclofen non-effective for me. Finally Soma was introduced, and it was a miracle.  Now insurance stopped covering it and they want to try Zanaflex or back to Baclofen. I&#039;m scared.""",9.0,21
Aczone,Acne,"""I m 36 years old and in the last 5 months I have had terrible severe acne in the chin area. Two weeks ago my doctor prescribed Aczone to me and it is working. There are no new ones as I used to have 1-2 new pumps everyday. So happy with the cream. I&#039;m taking another cream called Retin-A-Micro and antibiotic.""",10.0,16
Vivaglobin,Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome,"""So disappointed when they stopped making this product""",10.0,0
Saliva substitutes,Mucositis,"""I bought a bottle of Biotene spray yesterday. At first I was a little mad. It&#039;s a tiny bottle for like $6. I didn&#039;t even wait to get home; I opened it in the car. Worth. Every. Penny. I don&#039;t know what is in it but it is amazing. In 0.02 seconds my mouth went from feeling like the Sahara desert to your next door neighbor Jimmy&#039;s slip&#039;n&#039;slide when he put the baby oil on it. Ok, all jokes aside. Immediately your mouth feels better because its all lubed up, but whatever is in it made me start salivating myself. And it tastes good too. Downside was it made my tongue swell, gave me those painful &quot;lie bumps&quot;, made my throat hurt, and hard to swallow. I must be allergic to something in it, but all is good over here. No regrets; would try again.""",10.0,4
Voltaren,Pain,"""This is the only non prescription pain relief that will take away the pain of a toothache or any other body pain within an hour.  I have not found them effective for a migraine  headache.""",10.0,5
Eucrisa,Atopic Dermatitis,"""Eucrisa has helped the eczema on my face quite a bit, but it&#039;s so greasy that it&#039;s uncomfortable and has made my acne much worse. It would be great if they made a lotion version.""",6.0,8
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""Taking Bactrim for spider bite on breast - working.""",10.0,74
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for one month now and it made my period come early. I just took the last blue pill and I have been bleeding for 14 days nonstop. Now I&#039;m on the placebo pills so hopefully the bleeding will stop in a few days. At first it was just spots of blood and then I had heavy bleeding. It has made me very emotional and sensitive and the loss of blood has made me so tired with no energy. Been having really bad nightmares and cramps. I&#039;m going to try a different pill next month because this one is definitely not working for me. """,1.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I went on taytulla because my old birth control (ortho tri cycles)  had 7 inactive pills and it SUCKED but this only has 4 and it has helped my periods a ton!!! it&#039;s really effective at preventing pregnancy (accidentally tested that out) and my emotional/acne problems have actually decreased since I started using a combo of this and synthroid. I highly recommend u try it out, and u just gotta remember that the first few week&#039;s side effects are gonna be weird no matter what birth control ur on""",10.0,8
Buprenorphine,Opiate Dependence,"""I truly believe this drug is a miracle drug. I had been on high doses of oxycodone, methadone, oxycontin 80 mg, and opana 30 ER for about 14 years and when I tried to stop on my own the w/d&#039;s were so bad that it was impossible for me. I was put on subutex for 2 months (my choice for discontinuing) 8 mg a day. I weaned myself off within two months and I did experience very slight w/d&#039;s, but nothing I couldn&#039;t deal with for about 2 weeks. Mainly I believe that I just didn&#039;t know how to live drug free so my emotions were like a roller coaster for a couple weeks. Pushing through though is the key because your mind will tell you this will never end, but it does and pretty quick if you stay committed and stay away from bad choices.""",9.0,54
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""Prozac was the worst for me. Wouldnt recommend it to anyone. I was using it for depression and anxiety and when i first started taking it i felt terrible, stayed on it for another 4 months or so till my psychiatrist (who did absolutely nothing for me, spent a total of 15 minutes with me in 3 appts.) uped my dose to 20mg, i started feeling really tired all the time, got headaches, felt sick, my head was ALWAYS foggy, couldnt remember much, drained me right out. So without my doctors word i stopped taking it and i still feel depressed and anxious but i feel much more alive and much better. Prozac didnt work for me at all.""",1.0,16
Oxymetazoline,Nasal Congestion,"""I had the same issue as KimmerD30.  I love Afrin but after about a month from the purchase date, it takes on a mildewy smell even though the expiration date is at least a year away.  It makes me nervous about continuing to use it once this happens.  I keep the bottle on my nightstand so temperature is not an issue. Does anybody know what causes this and is it still safe to use once this happens?""",8.0,3
Accutane,Acne,"""I have had acne ever since I was 10 and suffered really badly. My back was covered in spots to the point where it hurt to lean against anything. I had spots all over my face and on my chest. I am on my fourth month of roaccutane and my face is clear other than two small spots, my back is clear and so is my chest. I have had a few side effects such as dry skin, dry lips and my body ached. Those side effects I can deal with, however my mood swings are bad, I will be really happy for a couple of days and then I will have a few days where I am down and crying a lot. The medication has helped me find a new confidence in my self, I don&#039;t feel embarrassed to go out anymore and I can even not wear makeup when I go out. It is definitely worth it!!""",9.0,27
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""My 7 yr old daughter just started taking Vyvnase 40mg in the morning after 7 yrs of avoiding medications, she has completely slowed down and is able to focus. My only concern is her having dry mouth and biting on the inside of her jaw, this is her first day hopefully it just needs a few days to adjust. BIG difference already. I hope this is all we need and it continues to get better.""",5.0,30
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been on birth control since I was 16.  Initially on it to control my headaches, now to prevent a baby.  I was on Yaz, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Loestrin.  By far I liked the Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo however I kept getting massive ovarian cysts because I was ovulating as if I wasn&#039;t on birth control. Dr switched me to Loestrin, however I lost my sex drive completely.  So I got switched to Nuvaring.  I have been on it now for 4 months.  The only side effect I have gotten is a little extra discharge.  My sex drive is back, my yeast infections are gone, the little blackheads I had are almost all gone as well.  I haven&#039;t noticed weight gain or loss.  I was leary to try the ring, but now that I am on it, I love it. My insurance even covers it 100%.""",9.0,22
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I spent the 2 weeks leading up to my insertion reading all the reviews on here and freaked myself out so bad I almost cancelled. I&#039;m glad I didn&#039;t because this appointment was a piece of cake! Before going, I was told to take 600 mg of ibuprofen.The insertion took all of 30 seconds and was done on day 2 of my period. It was just a quick pinch. The entire time spent in the stirrups was maybe 5 min and that&#039;s because the Dr said I have a 6cm uterus which is smaller than average. Nothing hurt. It was just uncomfortable. I would rate my discomfort a 4 or 5. I had no cramps after. It&#039;s day 2 and I&#039;ve still only had light bleeding. The only reason I gave the review a 9 is because I was told not to use tampons for 2 months...I hate pads.""",9.0,5
OxyContin,Pain,"""OxyContin allowed me to recover from cancer surgery without any complications. I did have some unpleasant side effects like constipation. But it was totally worth the pain relief I got from surgery.""",10.0,42
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on my second month of Minastrin 24 Fe and I have to say that I really haven&#039;t had any real problems on this birth control. I had accidentally forgot to take my birth control for a day about two days ago, so yesterday I took 2 when I remembered I didn&#039;t take it (followed instructions) and started spotting soon after. The next day I woke up to my &quot;period&quot;, which wasn&#039;t expected until October which is in about a week and a half. I&#039;m now on my &quot;period&quot; for the second day. I also know that you aren&#039;t supposed to smoke cigarettes on this birth control. Also, I have multiple mood swings a day due to Min24Fe, but I pull myself together. Nothing too bad that a person can&#039;t handle.""",5.0,1
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""When taking the medicine, the first few hours my entire body would have random &quot;tingles&quot;, I would experience vertigo / become dizzy, and be nauseous. I took BusPar  / buspirone for about 3 weeks and quit after these effects + decreased sex drive.""",1.0,76
Effexor,Depression,"""I had a panic attack and my doctor diagnosed me with GAD ( General Anxiety Disorder), and depression, so he put me on buspirone 10mg twice a day with Xanax twice a day too and worked well, then stopped buspirone and put me on Effexor 75 mg and Wellbutrin 300. Effexor was ok for 2 months then didn&#039;t work, then placed me on Ecitalopram 10mg/ day, worked for 3 days then made me very angry, so he stopped that too, and don&#039;t know what is next!""",8.0,24
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""Latuda has saved my life. I have been on it for two years now and haven&#039;t had any bipolar symptoms in that time. I have Type I bipolar and prior to Latuda I had been suffering from severe mixed state, and very suicidal. I was starting to lose hope that I would ever get better. I have had a completely normal life for the past two years. I have had serious stress (huge events!) and have stayed stable through everything. This drug is a miracle. I haven&#039;t had any side effects that I can notice - I&#039;ve got issues with short term memory, but I don&#039;t know if that is a function of the bipolar itself or the meds. It&#039;s always been an issue. And for me, it isn&#039;t crippling, I just lose details.""",10.0,79
Oxazepam,Anxiety,"""In the hospital, I was having major panic attacks.  I was given Serax for bedtime. It was the only time I slept in the hospital.""",9.0,67
Voltaren,Osteoarthritis,"""I started taking Voltaren back in October for osteoarthritis of my knees, right hip &amp; left hand. I also have bursitis &amp; piriformis syndrome in my right hip as well as achilles tendonitis in the right foot. I take 75mg 2 times a day. My knees are so bad that I had to have Synvisc-One injections as well. Combined I have been able to work my 12 hr shifts as an RN. I still have pain that&#039;s about a 6-7 after working three 12&#039;s in a row, but would not be able to work at all without the Voltaren. I am looking to have my knees replaced in the near future. The only side effect I have had is stomach upset if I do not take it with food and some mild constipation. I would recommend this medicine to anyone. """,10.0,94
OxyContin,Chronic Pain,"""Relief from fybro &amp; arthritis""",10.0,40
Tapentadol,Pain,"""I was recently changed from Oxycontin 20mg ER x2 twice a day with 5mg oxycodone three times daily for breakthrough pain.  That combination did nothing for me.  I am now on Nucynta ER 150 mg twice per day with Opana 10mg 3 per day for breath through pain.  To me I find myself using my breakthrough medication more than I did with the Oxycontin.  I have only been on the Nucynta for a week now and I am hoping that the relief will get better the longer I am on it.""",5.0,31
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""Started taking Lexapro about a year ago. Made me so tired I couldn&#039;t function. Felt like a zombie, would sleep for 2-3 hours every afternoon (not normal for me)...then started having &quot;breakthrough&quot; anxiety attacks. I also suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder. Doctor switched me to 20 mg Prozac and life became better. My OCD became manageable, anxiety attacks became almost obsolete. I decided I didn&#039;t need it anymore so I stopped taking it. I am now going through a divorce and custody battle (unrelated issues) and my anxiety attacks are very bad. I have resumed taking Prozac in hopes of better days. Day 4 now and have only had 1 attack. Fingers crossed.""",8.0,89
Clarithromycin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""Was prescribed a weeks course to clear a skin abscess, have a penicillin allergy, and worked well, but side effects very noticeable - metallic taste in my mouth from day 2 and very painful stiff neck making it difficult to move my head while sleeping or turn my head while awake and up and about. Also had vivid disturbing dreams. No stomach upsets though...""",8.0,9
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Birth Control,"""After my BC pill that I had been taking for about 18 years was discontinued I have been searching for one that I like. My doctor suggested Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. It&#039;s been almost 1 year and I want to change pills. Every month I experience a migraine along with my period that lasts 2-3 days. I have also had nausea, mood swings, bloating and trouble losing weight. Recently I have had breakthrough bleeding lasting several days. All of these symtoms are a first for me.""",4.0,20
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Started medication, 5mg daily, to treat Benign Prostate Hyperplasia after several others failed to help.  Saw improvement within 30 days.  No more getting up in middle of night.  Less frequency during day.  Added benefit is quality of erection.  No real erectile dysfunction issues, but getting erections is much quicker, harder and longer lasting.  3rd day on Cialis, wife complained due to the firmness quality of my erection.....no more complaints now.  Great for BPH and improving erections.""",10.0,54
Cholecalciferol,Vitamin D Deficiency,"""I was told by my doctor that I am Vitamin D deficient and should take 5000 iu of vitamin D per day. I began taking the supplement and within 36 hours began having HORRIBLE leg pains and muscle aches.The pain in my legs was so bad I could barely walk. I was also extremely nauseated, so much so that I couldn&#039;t eat. 
I stopped the vitamin D and in no time the muscle pains and nausea was gone. I now take 1000 iu of vitamin d per day with no side effects. I know it&#039;s less than my doctor wants me to take but that&#039;s too bad. Why do doctors insist on such enormous amount of vitamin D without considering the side effects??? I would rather be vitamin d deficient than suffer the side effects of a &quot;theraputic&quot; dose of vitamin d.""",1.0,23
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Acne,"""When I first went on this birth control about 2 years ago (in hopes of curing my migraines my doctor thought may be hormonal and fixing moderate acne), I went absolutely crazy.  It made me have HORRIBLE mood swings and I found myself in a terrible mood all the time for no reason (crying about stuff I never cried about, snapping at people, etc.).  I had never been that way before this pill.  My first period on this pill was ROUGH,  I was extremely depressed and emotional and just wanted to cry in bed.  The pill did seem to help with my head aches, although it never helped at all with my skin.  It made my periods way lighter and less painful, which was a perk.  My advice is to stick with this medicine for a long time and wait out the pain.""",1.0,9
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I was prescribed 10 mg once a day for depression and anxiety. After 3 months, I did notice a change in my mood. I would say it took about 3 weeks for me to notice a difference. I wasn&#039;t as anxious, less panic attacks and I wasn&#039;t as &quot;down in the dumps&quot;. However, for me the side effects nulled the good. My sex drive decreased a good bit which caused problems in my relationship. I also experienced increased headaches, brain &quot;zaps&quot; and I was ALWAYS tired. I would yawn all day long LITERALLY. Being a full time college student, this was not good. I was too tired to enjoy life. All I wanted to do was sleep. I am now on Prozac.""",6.0,36
Breo Ellipta,"COPD, Maintenance","""Has made a big improvement in my breathing . Just be sure to rinse your mouth well after using to avoid throat and mouth issues.""",10.0,17
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I haven&#039;t been taking it long, actually just weening off one antidepressant onto Pristiq and am already feeling better. I&#039;ve been fighting depression for years with all kinds of anti-depressants. This one gives me hope.""",7.0,15
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have been Contrave for a little over two months. With changes in my diet and some moderate exercise I have lost over 20lbs. The only side effects I have experienced have been occasional dizziness.  I am amazed at my my ability to control cravings and eat with in the parameters of a healthy diet with the aid of Contrave.  I do not believe I could have made such a drastic change in my lifestyle with out the aid of Contrave.""",10.0,21
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""Thank you so much for Chantix!  I have bullous emphysema. My doctor suggested Chantix so I figured I would give it a try. It took a couple of tries before I finally was able to quit.  The fact that you continue to smoke for the first week of taking the medication makes it easier.  The Chantix is building up in your system while you are starting to notice the cigarettes that you are really not craving but smoking more out of habit.  It made me nauseous but not enough to stop taking it. February 10 of this year (2017) was 3 years since I quit smoking!  On warning:  DO NOT STOP TAKING IT SUDDENLY.   It caused MAJOR depression.  You have to come off of it gradually.  Would I do it again, though?  You bet your butt, I would.""",10.0,36
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I gave the Nuva ring a good go for 3 months. Love not having to take a pill and I can&#039;t feel it in me, nor can my boyfriend. But, It&#039;s given me pimples, made my boobs sore and destroyed my sex drive. I&#039;ll be going back to yaz.""",3.0,3
Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone,Menopausal Disorders,"""About ten days or two weeks after starting Estratest HS, I felt like myself again. Hot flashes are now gone completely (after two months on it), my skin looks like it used to look, and I have my old desire back (hubby is thrilled too). I feel more energy and stronger over all. I can do more at the gym. The only drawback was weight gain, but all the other good results more than make up for it.""",10.0,43
Gabapentin,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""I have been taking gabapemtin now for 7 months and can&#039;t believe how good this medication works..not only for RLS, but for craving alcohol. These pills (800mgx3) plus AA is sobriety all the way.""",8.0,68
Yaz,Acne,"""My reason for taking yaz was my bad cystic acne, which completely stopped in the 1St week!! Wow right..now just waiting for the skin to heal. However, my last week was kinda hell, constipated for more than 4 days and starting to get cramps, worse than before,my mental stability was a bit rough the 1st week. I&#039;m giving it 3 months to see what happens, feeling hopeful as my body is adjusting!""",5.0,4
Mestinon,Myasthenia Gravis,"""I tried taking Mestinon when I was first diagnosed and it caused bad diarrhea.""",1.0,33
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""This only gets 5 stars because I&#039;m not pregnant. However, it is such a strong pill! It is my first time taking it and I will never take it again. I&#039;ve never been so depressed in my life! I don&#039;t have an appetite and I have the worst migraines. I never take medication I usually stick to natural remedies so maybe that&#039;s why my body is taking it so bad.""",5.0,2
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""Had to get on it since they discontinued Loestrin 24 Fe because it was supposedly the same. ALL LIES! It decreased my libido which is something that I&#039;ve never experienced before. Loestrin was the best I&#039;d ever had. Minastrin was also expensive. Had to pay 100 dollars a month for one pack! I&#039;m off of it now and have the implan Nexplanon. I&#039;ll see how this goes. If this doesn&#039;t work out then I&#039;ll be finding another pill""",1.0,2
Tri-Lo-Sprintec,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I had been on Ortho tri-cyclen lo since Sept. of last year (2015), and was relatively fine on it (occasional headaches but that was nothing out of the norm). Once put on generic in March 2016, I began having intense migraines 3-4 times a week, as well as extreme fatigue. I thought it was a side effect of a bad upper respiratory infection I&#039;d had a month prior so I did not seek medical attention.

After two months of being on this pill with the intense migraines and fatigue, I had a minor stroke and was hospitalized for days. While I completely understand a small percentage of women are at risk taking birth control, I can&#039;t help but be concerned that none of the headaches/fatigue began till I switched to generic.""",1.0,2
Zoloft,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Zoloft for the past four months and it&#039;s worked great! I&#039;d been on 3 other medications before that and none of them have worked as well as Zoloft when it&#039;s coupled with 15mg of Buspar and 20mg of Adderall. My anxiety has dropped, my mood has improved dramatically, and I&#039;ve even lost weight, which I haven&#039;t been able to do since I recovered from my eating disorder. Unfortunately I think I&#039;m going to have to have my dosage upped because of my Seasonal Affective Disorder, but otherwise it&#039;s worked very well.""",9.0,27
LoSeasonique,Ovarian Cysts,"""I really like this birth control pill.  Has made a huge difference in my skin over the past few months.  I have been on several different types of birth control pills in the past 11 years and these are definitely the best I have taken.  I did experience some spotting/break through bleeding during the first pack, but the benefits overshadowed that by far.  I have had shorter periods, less pain, great skin, good moods, and increased sex drive.""",9.0,31
Tussionex Pennkinetic,Cough,"""This is the best cough syrup hands down in the country. It works very, very well and no bad taste. Very pricey, but worth it. Some doctors will not write for it. I think that is poor professionalism for those who refuse. Yes some will seek and/or abuse but the benefit of the doubt should be given for something that works this well. Highly recommended.""",10.0,12
Cozaar,High Blood Pressure,"""Very bad sore throat, cough and terrible headache. Lisinopril did the same thing.  Micardis worked better but very expensive.""",2.0,89
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I am a female, 29 yrs old. I have been depressed since I was 14yrs, my mind races constantly and I have mood changes and a bad temper that turns in to severe anger (rage). My Psychiatrist prescribed me Lamictal and it really works. I have had no side effects and my mood is stable and controlled. I have been on it for 2 years and feel good.""",10.0,72
Zofran,"Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced","""I had a very long treatment time, 3Xweek, 2 8 hr. sessions with three types of chemo   radiation.  It was every 3rd week, Wed, Thur, &amp; Fri. Wed/Thur were 8 hr. sessions, Fri, 4 hrs.  I was constantly vomiting, morning, noon and night.  I took this from the get go, but after about my 2nd session, I threw up a lot in the mornings, or if I coughed too hard even.  I know it would have been SO much worse without the Zofran. I think with the amount of treatment I had, both chemo and radiation, to both my chest and to my brain that I was VERY lucky I wasn&#039;t more sick, and frankly, I&#039;m lucky to be here at all. Thank you  Cancer Treatment center and of course, thank you God!""",8.0,10
Efudex,Keratosis,"""I&#039;m an engineer, now in my 60s, and I have worked outside all my life. I have red hair and fair complexion you can imagine the skin damage I have accumulated in my lifetime. I had used the Efudex 5% cream years ago and had good results. Three months ago I began seeing a dermatologist that recommended the &quot;new&quot; technology &quot;BLUE LIGHT TREATMENTS&quot;. This did NOT work for me gave me a very mild &quot;sunburn&quot; with no apparent effect on the former skin damage and it was very expensive even after insurance coverage! I requested my treatment be changed to the proven Efudex my doctor insisted I stay with the &quot;blue light&quot;, that my skin was &quot;in very good condition&quot; and that I only needed &quot;maintenance&quot;.
As you may guess I have changed physicians and now I am being treated with Efudex again. My skin is now in full reaction after only two weeks treatment with Efudex. Yes with Efudex your skin is unsightly and uncomfortable from week 2 through to week 4; but, this is a small price to be cancer free. Efudex works! """,9.0,208
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""Great for relieving leg and back spasms, especially after a disectomy or some other form of lower back pain surgery. Also, helps with sleep. Be careful while driving, this medicine can make you more &quot;clumsy&quot; than you might think.""",10.0,4
Demeclocycline,SIADH,"""This medicine is expensive but it seems to be the only thing out there that can help with SIADH. I was diagnosed with advance Lung Cancer 2 weeks ago and have this problem It is HARD. The Hospital put me on 1500ml a day and I get blood drawn every other day. My numbers are still going down. It is very hard to have this and measure your fulids. We are talking about only 45oz a day. Oh well could use some help if anyone knows of another drug or anything to help? I was told to and try and eat a little more salt but the problem is it makes you thirsty. Tough place to be this in. Any words would be nice.

Mark Clark""",8.0,5
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I talked to my PCP about an IUD option for birth control. I went to my OBGYN and he recommended Skyla as I have never had kids. I got mine Feb 2016. The insertion hurt due to the clamp on my cervix. I cramped really bad. Once done I was okay. Once in my car I felt those pesky cramps coming back. I did not go to work that day or the next. The pain was ridiculous. But eventually I was able to manage. It has been a year now cramps are seldom, period is light (I use panty liners) but lasts 8-10 days. I like it but don&#039;t. It has its days were we are friends and others enemies.""",9.0,4
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started this drug 4 days ago.  I&#039;ve had no really bad side effects except the dry mouth, as I was told to start with 1/2 pill for three days then go to full pill so my body got use to it.  My doctor told me to drink double the amount of water I normally would, so that helps a lot.  I&#039;ve lost 4 lbs. so far and would like to lose a total of 25 that I&#039;ve not been unable to lose for about 8 years. I&#039;m 58 and even though I exercise three times a week, eat healthy, it wouldn&#039;t come off.  For my health, I am giving this a try and all the reviews give me hope!  Good luck everyone.""",9.0,15
Venlafaxine,Anxiety,"""My experience was a waking nightmare... I was started on a low dose to treat anxiety.. It didn&#039;t help at all. My DR kept slowly increasing my dose while I suffered from extreme anxiety with no relief.. I had weight gain, night sweats, oddly long menstrual  cycles, cramps, the urge to drink alcohol.  I went to another Dr that said the dose needed to be at least 225 to treat anxiety I was on 125 so he increased dosage. This made the side effects much worse and the weight gain. I didn&#039;t care about anything, I wasn&#039;t myself. I decided after 20 lb gain to stop and got tapered off. I became extremely ill it was like having the flu everyday for weeks. I&#039;ve been completely off a few weeks now I have headaches still and extreme anger like rage.""",1.0,23
Diphenhydramine,Insomnia,"""does absolutely nothing. I took 2, then 2 more a few hours later""",1.0,4
Norvasc,High Blood Pressure,"""This blood pressure med makes me feel spacey, like I&#039;m not here!  Makes my body weak where it feels like my own legs can&#039;t carry me!! I hate the way it makes me feel!!""",1.0,68
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I really love this birth control, because combination pills make me insane emotionally.  I take it every day at the same exact time, so it is extremely effective.  The only thing is, I still get my period, even though you are suppose to take the pills back to back.  I mean, I would still be getting it if I was on the combination, but it would have been nice to not have it.  Oh well, still worth it.  

Do not take the pill at different times.  Even by an hour.  If you can&#039;t take the pill at the same exact time, you will probably get pregnant.""",7.0,1
Ibuprofen,Not Listed / Othe,"""Didn&#039;t work for me. Made my stomach and head hurt. I was taking it for an ovarian cyst. I had to stick with Tylenol 3 instead.""",2.0,0
Natalizumab,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Have been on Tysabri for 39 months. For me, it has been life changing. I have been on it all in the last 11 yrs and nothing has worked for me like Tysabri I also experience post treatment headaches and prescription MIDRIN works great for the headache pain.""",9.0,43
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I wanted to write this review because I see others really struggling with Minastrin at first and I want to tell you - take heart! I&#039;m in my second month on this pill, and the first was rough. I had mood swings, bloating and bleeding every day for a month. I felt miserable and was convinced I would stop taking this. However, took the very first pill of my second pack and every single symptom disappeared overnight. I don&#039;t have a single issue anymore and the bleeding stopped. Not even experiencing spotting. I know every body is different so I&#039;m not saying this will work for you as well, but in my case, sticking it out that first month was so important. I&#039;m really glad I stayed with it, and I hope you give it a chance too.""",8.0,13
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I am a 30 year old female who has suffered from depression and anxiety my entire life and it got worse after I had my daughter.  Two years after she was born, I couldnt take it anymore and I had to get help.  I talked to my doctor and was put on Lexapro, 10 mg.  I hated it at first.  I was dizzy and &quot;swimmy&quot; feeling, couldnt sleep, couldnt eat, felt out of it, couldn&#039;t care less about things that were going on.  This only lasted about a week!  Then, I could gradually feel myself getting used to it.  My next appt, my dosage was upped to 20 mg (he started me on 10 because he wanted to ease me into it knowing I was a mom and worked full time; i still needed to function).  Let me just say that Lexapro SAVED MY LIFE!!  I love it and swear by it!""",10.0,184
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""I&#039;m 54 years old and have used Imitrex for almost 20 years. No side effects except leg pain for about 24 hours, as if I overused in a workout. Was on 100 mg tabs for a long time, with 3 mg self-injections as necessary. Now just taking 50 mg as I get fewer and less intense headaches now. This medicine is worth trying, but ask for EKG first if the doctor doesn&#039;t order it, this can help check for heart okay first.""",10.0,6
Montelukast,Asthma,"""I found it really helped my asthma and has made a big difference in the quality of my life. However what I would say is that it did cause mood changes with me, these were very noticeable for the first few weeks it felt like I had drunk 10 tins of red bull. I was very confrontational; this subsided greatly though and in some ways made me more confident. I never take the tablets in a morning though always at night, or I will kick off for the slightest thing, which is totally out of character for me. """,7.0,48
Gabapentin,Bipolar Disorde,"""So far so good limited side effects.""",8.0,23
Simponi,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""I have narcolepsy and ankylosing spondylitis, I also suspect that I have Psoriasis on my scalp, but haven&#039;t had it diagnosed officially yet. Simponi relieves some of the pain and discomfort from the AS and I usually have no lesions on my scalp while I am using the injection regularly. I also take 5 tabs of methotrexate weekly (along with all the side medication that goes along with these).  I recently came down with a bad cold and was taken off these medicines temporarily.  Immediately upon missing my injection my symptoms were back.   The lesions started to appear on my scalp and are pretty bad.  I would say that my quality of life has significantly improved since starting the Simponi about a year and a half ago.  I take one injections per month.""",8.0,16
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I have taken this pill 2 times , once when I was 16, once when I was 18, both times I freaked out , first time I had all the side effects , second time I had no side effects. Both ended up fine !!""",10.0,6
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I took Yaz because of my problems with tiredness and heavy mood swings. While on the pill and I noticed it made them 1000000 times worse. However, it did make my periods light which was super nice for a change. I took this pill for only 3-4 months then had to switch because my boyfriend and family were sick of me being moody all the time.""",1.0,11
Phenergan,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I take this for the severe cramps I get once a month. It works wonders. The pain is gone within 30 minutes of taking it.""",9.0,13
Reclipsen,Birth Control,"""I took reclipsen for around 10 years with no issues. My doctor said I could ride this out until age 50 as I didn&#039;t have any risk factors (except age as I was over 40).  Out of the blue, I got a groin to knee DVT and the cause was this stupid pill!!!! I am so very lucky it didn&#039;t become a PE and I could have suffered a horrible disability or worse.  7 months later and I still have long term effects from the DVT and the damage to my leg caused by it.  When I asked by doctor if they would be reporting as an adverse reaction to the FDA, she said &quot;oh, they already know.&quot; which tells me, the side effects (especially the serious ones) are under-reported!!!!!

Find another method of BC!!!! This isn&#039;t worth it!""",1.0,0
Soma Compound,Muscle Spasm,"""I have fibromi.  muscle spams almost all the time from other back injuries. I find it is the only muscle relaxant that works for me. I was on four a day and never had any side effects from it.  I went to my family doctor who has been managing my pain for eight years she told me she could not write my norkos or soma any longer due to the government.  I am on my own here""",10.0,11
Fluocinonide,Psoriasis,"""I dye my hair, leaving my scalp itching and with bumps.  This works great instantly.  What I didn&#039;t know was 2 leave on for ONLY 20 mins then wash out. Not knowing this, it cause me to lose some and thinned out my hair.""",9.0,7
Dapagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My husband took this medication for about 60 days. He hurt so bad all over that he was taking Advil every four hours. Waking up out after a few hours of sleep to get into a hot bath. He ended up at a rheumatoid arthritis Dr ( which all tests came back negative) lost a ton of muscle mass. He stopped taking this because I convinced him that he was not going to be used in a &quot;trial&quot;. He feels better but not 100%. I would not recommend this medicine to anyone.""",1.0,25
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been taking this birth control for about 7 months and have no real complaints. It cleared up my skin fairly well. I still break out a little but not as badly as I did before. It regulated my period and shortened it and while I still get cramps I no longer get back cramps or ones that physically make me sick. 
This birth control made my depression and mood swings, which I was already having slightly worse but nothing a higher dose anti-depressant didn&#039;t fix. My breasts were very tender for a few months and I gained a cup size. I gained a little weight at first until I realized the pill was making me hungry, but with exercise and a balanced diet I&#039;m back to my original weight. Overall I say it&#039;s worth a try.""",8.0,36
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""I&rsquo;ve been on 50 mg of Pristiq for 6 months and I find I am easily agitated and my sex life is suffering. I may as well live on an island """,1.0,0
Acyclovir,Herpes Simplex,"""I&#039;ve experienced cold sores ever since i was 13 years old, but being a college student now and constantly stressed out ive been getting them more frequently. I tried everything from abreva, all the house remedies, and ointments, but none of them worked. So i got prescribed to the 400mg dose and these pills do wonders! I felt the bump yesterday and the first stage of the blister had started and i took the dosage i was prescribed and woke up today with the bump the same size. So i took another one and within two hours it was completely gone. I am so happy to have found something that finally works""",9.0,74
Campral,Alcohol Dependence,"""I&#039;ve been relapsing since I started drinking 10 years ago. I tried Campral, but didn&#039;t bother to take it as prescribed, often forgetting. After my 3rd rehab, and years of AA and counselling, this has been the most amazing medication I&#039;ve ever taken. I had zero hope it would work, given it didn&#039;t before (again, even tho I forgot to take it sometimes), but it has been a miracle. I mean a miracle. I can walk through the grocery store, see the liquor area, and not be have any desire to drink. I have a three particular triggers I cannot avoid, and have always relapsed due to them. However, I no longer feel the desire to drink now when experiencing them. I go to counselling and DBT, but nothing worked before. Do yourself a favor and try it.""",10.0,58
Celexa,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I had lost interest in most areas of my life, lived in a constant state of anxiety and fear, and had become underweight.  I struggled to get the right dosage of Celexa, took about 2 months to get it right. But now, almost a year later, I am a different person.  I have started having fun again, almost nothing sets me into panic mode, and have become a healthy weight again since I regained my appetite.""",10.0,62
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""We moved to a new air base and the horrible doctors here refuse to let me have my Minastrin 24 Fe that I was on for TWO YEARS. Those two years were spent on cloud 9 compared to the 7 months on this garbage. On Minastrin I lost 45 pounds, clear skin like never before, good sex drive, not an emotional hurricane, and never got car sick. In 7 months alone on gildess I gained 25 pounds and counting(even with a healthy lifestyle), suffering depression and anxiety, NO sex drive, periods are HORRID, face has exploded more than going through puberty and I am 21, and taking this makes me sick. It&#039;s a good thing my husband and I don&#039;t want a baby because with the weight gain, break outs and no sex drive-it won&#039;t happen while taking this trash pill.""",1.0,4
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I just started taking Chantix again. I tend to get vivid dreams (not bad dreams) and some nausea but I found that if I take an anti-nausea pill around the same time I don&#039;t have to worry about it. It really does work. One day I&#039;m smoking and the next I don&#039;t even want one!""",10.0,22
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Last day of period May 28. Took Plan B on May 31. First day of fertile week. Had light bleed a week l8r Lasted only 2 days. Had swore breast, was bloated, mood swings
 cramps, acne :|  Now its June 28 still no period. Im 10 days late i&#039;ve taken like 10 hpt all negative. Blood test negative. So i guess pill worked.""",7.0,10
Camrese,Birth Control,"""Good birth control for preventing against pregnancy. However, I thought it would be great to only have period sometimes. I was wrong! I had my period all of the time literally. It got to the point where I had it for a full month with only a couple days without it!! Only take if you for sure have a regulated period with birth control.""",4.0,7
Etanercept,Psoriasis,"""I am currently on enbrel and have been for just shy of a year.  It is an absolute miracle drug. I was completely unable to function with my severe plaque and gutate psoriasis.  I am 21 and have been using everything on and off the market to try and clear it up.  Even purchased a $5,000 UVB light system.  If you need to get insurance to clear the enbrel medication you need to prove that your psoriasis is severe. """,10.0,14
Clindamycin / tretinoin,Acne,"""I will never understand why I wasn&#039;t prescribed this medication before Accutane. I have been visiting the dermatologist for about 6 years now trying to cure my moderate acne. I tried Accutane, retina, benzoyl peroxide (which I found out I am very allergic to) nothing worked. FINALLY something has worked!!

It&#039;s only been about three months but around 75% of my acne is gone and the texture has improved. 

favorite things: I experienced no initial breakout on my face. saw dramatic results in the first 1-2 months. it actually WORKS!

my biggest issues: it can be a little drying so I can only use it every couple of days at most. It has helped my acne and white heads but not my blackheads. And it does not seem to work as well on my back and chest""",9.0,1
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Okay so I know some of y&#039;all are super nervous because I was in your shoes reading the comments as well but relax. I had protected sex on May 25th and the condom broke but me and my boyfriend were able to get a plan b within 24 hours . I had no period and we had sex again (protected) three days later but the condom broke again! I took a plan b 27 hours later and was nervous because I was experiencing no symptoms except for bloating. My expected period was June 4th and I was stressing when I missed it which probably also delayed my monthly a little bit . Three days later  I remember getting minor abdominal pain so I took a little nap and woke up to find that I had started my period so ladies if you&#039;re stressing please relax!""",8.0,1
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I had the IUD placed on August 27 so it&#039;s only been a few days . But it seems like it&#039;s been for ever . Ever since  they placed the IUD I&#039;ve experienced really bad cramping . The cramping is so bad it feels like I am having contractions . I hope they go away maybe it&#039;s my body trying to get used to it who knows but if they cramping doesn&#039;t go away I am going to have it removed . The pain is too much and I don&#039;t think I can handle 10 yrs with this type of cramping . And after reading that so many people have gotten pregnant with it makes me think it&#039;s pointless to even suffer with the cramping .""",3.0,1
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I was getting a lot of pimples due to being sick, so my doctor gave me a 2 small samples of Epiduo. I used the product twice a day for less than a week, which lead to my skin peeling, being dry and irritated. I stopped and used moisturizer instead which helped out a lot. In the end I continued using that small amount of Epiduo once a day and daily moisturizing helped my acne go away really fast. I&#039;ve been using this for less than 2 months now and overall, the product is great BUT, you have to apply the gel according to instructions. A small amount goes a long way!""",10.0,34
Quetiapine,None,"""When I first started taking seroquel for insomnia, it literally knocked me out. I had been taking Amitriptyline for ~ 5 months and it&#039;s sedative effects weren&#039;t working that great anymore. The difference between to 2 medications is night and day. Amitriptyline mellows mellowed me out/relaxed my mind to the point that I could fall asleep. Seroquel would knock me out to cold for 7 hours. I would wake up in the same position I had fallen asleep in. Once I adjusted to the medicine the effects weren&#039;t as severe. It&#039;s still a great medicine for insomnia as it always works.""",9.0,27
Alprostadil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""After nerve sparing prostate surgery I was prescribed several of he big named drugs but no satisfaction and to many side effects for me, my doctor then prescribed Muse (1000mg)  a good erection was obtainable nothing like before the surgery but at least it works,  as others have suggest standing up sure makes it work faster and last longer, suggest it be used well before expiry date and its extremely important that the application instructions be followed exactly.""",9.0,44
Promethazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I am pregnant and have severe nausea so my doc gave me these pills. They are amazing but they act like a sleeping pill. I went to bed at 5 pm and woke up at 7 am next morning. I like not feeling sick but I don&#039;t like sleeping so much when I take it.""",9.0,33
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""My experience has been great! I started out my journey at 227 last year and in one year I lost 64 lbs that&#039;s to hard work, 100 carb diet , exercise and of course phentermine! Of course I had a few side affects but it&#039;s definitely been worth it.""",9.0,14
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I initially started contrave the last week on August but I got a terrible summer cold and that mixed the horrible nausea from the contrave was not going to cut it. Tuesday 9/8/15 I decided to start again only this time I took my morning dose with breakfast and voila no nausea whatsoever. I do however experience extreme thirst and sometimes I forget to eat so I have a headache in the evening. Other than that i&#039;m pretty great I&#039;ve had no cravings whatsoever, even when I am hungry its difficult to decide what to eat because I don&#039;t want anything.""",10.0,35
Tramadol,Pain,"""Tramadol is amazing when it comes to what its prescribed to do which is relieve pain. I have an ulcer on the back of my tongue and tonsillitis. The ulcer is rubbing against both my throat and my tonsils causing inflammation and severe pain when I try to talk, eat or drink. Which is where the positive 7 out of 10 comes from.

However I took three off of the total possible 10 because of side effects. I&#039;m drowsy and doze off in the middle of conversations and/or working. I&#039;m currently fighting to keep my eyes open at the computer and its almost ten in the morning. I am taking an average 50mg Dosage. I will probably cut in half just to save my drowsiness from happening or take it only before bed.""",7.0,28
Benadryl Allergy,Allergic Reactions,"""I am severely allergic to all nuts and I always keep a few pills with me. If I eat something that has been in contact with nuts I take two pills or a gulp of the syrup and my itchy mouth and throat, swollen lips are instantly soothed. The syrup does work faster than the pills but pills are lighter to carry around. I once ate a huge piece of hazelnut chocolate and having benadryl on me really saved me. It won&#039;t work on severe reaction i.e. eating peanut butter but it is definitely a life saver for all other allergic reactions. I am never without benadryl and my epipen. Only thing to look out for is intense drowsiness, so make sure to be at home to take a long nap when it takes effect.""",10.0,34
AndroGel,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I took Axiron for a year or 2.  My T level was 680 on my last test.  After taking Androgel 1.62 for 9 months, my T level is now 189.  My doctor is asking me to double up (4 pumps instead of 2).

I am very disappointed in the effectiveness of Androgel 1.62 and also concerned with any side effects that might accompany doubling my dose.  Any comment?""",2.0,6
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I have been on the depo shot since I had my daughter which was 3 years ago. For the first few months I had spotting but that stopped. I still get PMS-like symptoms around the time I would usually get my period. I have gained 15 pounds while on depo. I have been getting bad migranes &amp; terrible aches in my body and I&#039;m not sure if it&#039;s because of the shot. I would definitely recommend this shot. There is nothing to remember every day, just show up to the doctor once every 3 months!""",10.0,9
Barium sulfate,Computed Tomography,"""No problems drinking 28 ounces and half an hour later drinking second 28 ounces, both vanilla flavored.

About 3 1/2 hours after procedure, diarrhea started and, oh my, it continued for 4 hours, almost non-stop. Not fun! I might as well have been preparing for a colonoscopy.""",3.0,5
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine,Headache,"""It is the best medicine that really works control my tension headache. One tablet is enough to make the discomfort go away in a matter of minutes. It is taken only when necessary. However, not all doctors recommend this med because it could be habit forming and might damage the liver. At times, there are doctors that over reacts even though you tell them that you only take it as needed and that you were careful. On the other hand, there are the smart doctors that prescribes it PRN as treatment for headache. """,10.0,31
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Aside from the horrible nausea I have gotten, this pill is very effective and the time window is 2 hours but I have taken it 5 hours later a few times and had no problem I also have unprotected sex regularly. It cleared my acne after my first months dose""",9.0,9
Eflornithine,Hirsutism,"""Miracle cream.  have suffered with excessive facial hair since I was 13, I&#039;m now 58.  It started working almost immediately, In less than 2 months I am completely free from facial hair, and I am no longer afraid to let people hug me for fear of scratching them.  Wish it would have been available years ago, it would have saved me a lot of grief...""",10.0,68
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was put on it the last time I was inpatient and they upped it too much too fast.  I wound up being high off of it.  When I got out of the hospital, my insurance wouldn&#039;t cover it, so I stopped cold turkey.  I felt so much better once I got off of it.""",1.0,4
Clarithromycin,Pneumonia,"""I have taken this medication many times before. I have asthma so I am prone to infections in my lungs. I get prescribed this medication often and it clears it up in the 7 days. The only side effects I get is the metallic taste, I just take it a night to avoid it.""",10.0,17
Morphine,Pain,"""This medication to me, doesn&#039;t make you too loopy, however it does numb your body which is what it is supposed to do. I prefer dilaudid over this medicine, however it does work.""",8.0,23
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Reclipsen for over 3 years now.  Pros - still not pregnant, no weight gain.  It also clears up any face/back acne so that my skin is flawless, except I do break out a little during the placebo week.  Cons - it makes me more prone to feeling depressed/sad for no reason. The biggest con is that it definitely affected my sex drive though, my libido dropped so much that my bf encouraged me to get off Reclipsen, which I did. The difference was noticable.  Problem is, I still don&#039;t feel comfortable with only using condoms, so after 3 months off it, I started again. This time I&#039;m going to pay really close attention to side effects and compare it.""",7.0,3
Zoloft,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been on Zoloft for only a week and cannot believe how immediate the positive effects are.  I had been taking Effexor for two years for low grade social anxiety.  Whilst it was highly effective for the anxiety, I went from 120lbs to 150lbs in a very short time (very distressing as I am only 5&#039;2&#039;&#039;) and I completely withdrew socially.  I also felt completely unhinged and even suicidal if I accidentally skipped a day.  A week ago I switched to Zoloft (with only a day&#039;s gap in between my cessation of Effexor).  Within an hour of taking it I felt better.  I have felt like my old self again--exercising daily, dropping weight each day, feeling social--even a little sexy (!) and laughing more. Thank goodness I switched medicines.""",9.0,107
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,Narcolepsy,"""I was diagnosed as narcoleptic at the age of 50 following my diagnosis of sleep apnea.  I first tried Provigil and it was a game changer.  I had spent the last 30+ years developing my own coping mechanisms to mitigate my EDS.  After 6 weeks on Provigil I experienced progressive allergic reactions to the drug and sadly had to quit taking it.  When I reported this back to my Sleep Doctor, he put me on the time release 20 mg of Adderoll.  Love it!!!! I do get sleepy late afternoon....might need to take a second dose...will discuss with my doctor.
My daughter was diagnosed with severe Narcolepsy and cataplexy about three years ago.  She also had Graves Disease.  She recently had her thyroid removed and just started daytime meds.""",10.0,18
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""When I was 15 i started on Estelle/Brenda and this helped to clear up my skin as I had both face and back acne that started when I was 14. Although Estelle helped with my skin I also had a lot of water retention, my face became puffy/rounder and I felt like it was harder to lose weight once I had gained it. I decided to go off Estelle for a year when I was 18 and I was able to lose weight quickly but my acne came back straight away. I tried for a whole year to deal with it but just couldn&#039;t bear it. Then at 19 I went on Yasmin which was amazing for my skin! Within a couple of months it was completely clear and had no impact on my weight. It is slightly more expensive than other pills but completely worth it!""",9.0,7
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve taken this medication for 11 years and it&#039;s the only one that doesn&#039;t make me vomit or be bed ridden. The normal dose my body can&#039;t handle. It&#039;s made my acne go away better then any of the creams they have out there. Having the right dose is really important.""",8.0,3
Turmeric,Herbal Supplementation,"""I began using fresh Turmeric root for the first time directly after a traumatic injury to my elbow and shoulder. The pain was excruciating. I made a cup of tea consisting of a teaspoon of fresh ground Turmeric root, and a teaspoon of fresh ground Ginger root, sweetened to taste. The pain was gone within 15 minutes. 
I decided to incorporate the root into my diet, once a day for arthritic pain management. Some days, if I don&#039;t feel like having tea, so I just incorporate turmeric powder into food that I cook at the end of the cooking cycle. I am pain free, healthy and now sleep soundly. I am convinced that the root&#039;s immune system boosting properties is the secret.""",10.0,123
Penciclovir,Cold Sores,"""May be influenced by sun exposure; a dog kissing you on the lips; a stranger kissing in the mouth; a woman&#039;s menstrual cycle. Apply this cream every few hours and at bedtime.  It will hasten the healing.  Also applying an ice cube helps.""",10.0,9
Blisovi Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I started this pill about a month ago, and three weeks into it I began experiencing some of the worst side effects I&#039;ve ever had. I had a headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, and extreme anxiety which I have never had before at this excessive level. I called my doctor and then took myself to urgent care, they were talking about diagnosis from complicated migraine up to stroke. I will never take this again, I would definitely look into this pill VERY thoroughly before taking it.""",1.0,0
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I must say that I enjoy taking Percocet. 1 5/325 every 3 hours for leg pain. This pill really works for me and a lot of other people too. """,8.0,15
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""At this point I have the implant for 9 months. First 6 I was either spotting or on my period. My mood was completely different, and all over the place to the point me and my boyfriend broke up for a month. I was not myself and to this point I still don&#039;t act completely the same. About a month ago to two months I started to get very bad cramping to the point where no medicine would work I had to sit in the pain for the 10-60 second pain that was going on. I have never had pain period cramps except for the rare ones that would come once a year but this is every time I&#039;m on my period and now my period can last for two to three weeks of this pain. My sister has it and she&#039;s doing fine with it""",2.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I had Mirena inserted on September 2. I had very heavy cycles that lasted 8 days. After getting Mirena my periods are much lighter, no more ultra tampons and overnight pads at the same time! My cycle is 5 days but only the first day is enough for a super tampon. I spot the rest and most of the days nothing! Insertion was horrible, my uterus is really high and is kind of hidden behind my what&#039;s called the G-spot. I would go through it again to have the cycle I have now. Side effects are Breast tenderness constantly and acne. Still love it!""",8.0,30
Abilify,Major Depressive Disorde,"""5 days - from non functioning depressed to living and enjoying life! I had no side effects starting the medication and noticed a moderate improvement by day 2.  By day 5 / remarkable difference! My history is 20 yrs on ssri&#039;s and no improvement.  Spent 9 months this year completely non functioning.  Tried rispiridone and that caused lactation and sedated me.  Pdoc put me on 60 mg Prozac +5 mg abilify and I feel like myself! Not sedated, not wired, just normal happy me! Miracle!""",10.0,23
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve been on this pairing of drugs for two months and have lost 16 pounds. My appetite is low, and I find I have no trouble sleeping and am not hyped up by the phentermine. I did have to switch to a slow release version of the topiramate, as the regular version gave me tongue ulcers that hurt so badly I could barely eat or drink. I like these meds. They&#039;re working well for me. I&#039;m 51, have about 80 pounds to lose and am finally able to control my appetite. I&#039;m learning new habits and portion sizes. Next . . . getting to the gym~""",9.0,7
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I have recently gotten my very first yeast infection. At first I tried apple cider vinegar soaks. It temporary halted the itching but came back 30 minutes to an hour later. Three days of this my mother suggested Monistat 7. I am only on day 2 and I&#039;m quite pleased the itching went down almost 90% and almost no discharge. I also bought some Vagisil medicated wipes for the small bit of itching. I&#039;ve read quite a bit of reviews that said it burned so bad, however I didn&#039;t  have that experience. It felt a little warm and I had a small bit of cramping about 30 min after the application (it only lasted about 15 minutes) Nothing to serious. But was able to sleep through the night with waking up to itch.""",9.0,1
Crestor,High Cholesterol,"""Has not lowered my cholesterol level and am taking it along with Tricor.""",4.0,25
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was on Loestrin for about 6 months. Pros were that it made me go from having a 7 day moderate period to a 3 day lighter period. I also had more energy on it to work out. It worked too, for I did not get pregnant while taking it. Cons were that I gained fat only in my stomach and my bum, which was weird. It was water weight because I lost it within a month when I got off it. Also it did not help with my crazy PMS mood swings. 
""",7.0,4
Nubain,Pain,"""I recently received an injection of nalbuphine in a walk-in/non-life threatening ER for a cluster headache that had spiked to a 10 on the pain scale and it was an absolute revelation to me. With negligible side effects, it worked as well (10 to 6 on pain scale) as 4 times the typical IV injection of Dilaudid (so 4mg or about 16-24mg oral/60-80mg of oral morphine/100-150mcg of transdermal fentanyl/150-200mg of oral Demerol) without making me high or nod out. This was the first partial agonist (like buprenorphine) that actually helped severe pain. """,9.0,12
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I went to my Doctor yesterday and he prescribed phentermine 37.5 My starting weight is 179.6 On 3/21/17. I&#039;ll Update my weight next week to let u know how much I have lost in my 1st week.""",10.0,7
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""When I can get the pen to work , I get great results.. but I have six pens that won&#039;t allow the plunger to dispense the med. This is hopeless.""",7.0,13
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Bronchitis,"""Went to urgent care for chronic bronchitis and doc gave me Biaxin which I told him it did not work in past...fever elevated two degrees in two days..went back he gave me doxycycline which eventually stopped the yellow mucus production for a few days then right back. I went to my own doctor this morning and she gave me Augmentin. Have an allergy to Avelox. After one dose I can tell this is working better than doxycycline did in two days so definitely recommend.""",10.0,39
Lithium,Bipolar Disorde,"""Lithium is the best drug for bipolar disorder I&#039;ve ever seen. I&#039;ve been on it for about two years and will probably be on it for the rest of my life. I was off of it for 14 months after being on it for a little over a year. The way I felt off it was difference between night and day. My anger anxiety and stress is way less. While I also believe the medicine is not the cure just the basis, I think counselling also works.""",9.0,95
Azithromycin,Bronchitis,"""I was given 2 tablets the first day followed by 1 tablet for the next four days. I was coughing so hard I could not get out of bed. The only thing it did for me, now on day 10, is it eased up the cough so that I did not lose my breath and vomit phlegm but I just called the doctor again today because I am still coughing up very thick Phlegm. It helped but it did not work that great at all. Now the Doctor is calling in Tessalon pearls. We will see if that works.""",3.0,24
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""The pain of this medication is worser than the yeast infection
Day one was horrible lol the burning lasted me 2 hours however I woke up feeling a lil better
Day 2 wasn&#039;t as bad as day 1 the pain lasted one hour or so. I woke up feeling much better and it feels like the yeast infection is gone. I assume the burning is what kills the infection
Today is gonna be day 3 and if I&#039;m good by tomorrow than I must say the pain was worth it !!""",7.0,12
Diphenhydramine / naproxen,Pain,"""I found myself drifting into la la land within 10 minutes. Thanks Aleve!""",9.0,2
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I am taking Percocet 10&#039;s 4 x a day for severe back pain (post 2 spinal fusions, sciatica in both legs and 3 knee surgeries). I am having a partial knee replacement in 4 weeks. This medicine works great, with only one exception, it causes severe sweating, mostly at night.""",9.0,82
Ezetimibe,High Cholesterol,"""Cholesterol numbers are in the normal range for the first time EVER. I take it with Livalo (the cost for both medications is horrible and are Tier 4 meds on insurance formulary list).
Only side effect is perspiration comes in waves (not all the time) and has the odor of garbage. Bathing is the only solution for this problem. Deodorants only work for a short period after a &quot;sweat&quot; episode.""",10.0,66
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on several different kinds of birth control. Pills, nuva ring, implanon, spermicides, condoms. All the hormones were too much for my body to handle, eventually I had to quit trying. I had my implanon removed after a year and a half of nonstop bleeding and suffering from severe vertigo and headaches, and depression.  So I went to my doctor and expressed my concerns. She prescribed this to me and I was SO reluctant to take them. I honestly expected the worst. The first month was rough, not going to lie... My body was adjusting. I was dizzy and nauseous, a lot. But then.. It all stopped. My body regulated and I couldn&#039;t be happier with this choice! My period is on time every month and it is SUPER light the whole time. It&#039;s amazing.""",9.0,7
Estradiol,Primary Ovarian Failure,"""It&#039;s rather early for me to be rating this product considering it has been just under 2 weeks since I started it. However, I am very pleased with it so far. I was on Vivelle Dot for about 4 months and after the first month, all my symptoms came back. I have just started this patch and so far it is wonderful! I feel a million times better, my hair is better, no more hot flashes and I&#039;m starting to sleep again! The only complaint I have is that the patch is HUGE and it&#039;s thick and beige rather than small and clear like Vivelle. But at this point, I could care less what it looks like as long as it works! """,8.0,25
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I have been on Belviq for about three weeks and have lost about 12 lbs...not bad!  This is not a magic pill, but it is definitely helping control how much I eat. But to be honest, I am overweight because I like to eat and like the taste of food...especially sweets. It doesn&#039;t keep me from eating when I &quot;want&quot; to eat something whether I am hungry or not. It still takes willpower to lose pounds. If you are determined to discipline yourself to diet, then this pill will help you. If you are expecting to lose weight by only taking this pill and not changing your eating habits, you probably won&#039;t lose weight. I will continue to take it because I am losing weight, but I am also disciplining myself to eat right.""",8.0,65
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Have used both Cialis and Levitra, both work really well for me. Get a bit of flushing and some dyspepsia with Levitra and less so with Cialis. What I love about Levitra is the rapid onset of action probably within 30mins but I tend to allow 45-60 mins for optimal effect. What I get is a really stiff erection of the sort I used to get when I was 16 or 17, and my penis feels hot and with more prominent veins. It is a great feeling for me and my partner. I often use a daily Cialis in 5mg dose which is like a slow burn, my penis feels slightly aroused at all times, with some residual tumescence all the time. Again a pleasant feeling. And from there I can get erect with little problem. Not as instant as Levitra though.""",9.0,112
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""This medication is incredible! Like the other reviewers on this site, I suffered from severe sweating since I was a young child. After using this medication, I found that my sweating was reduced by 90%, if not more. The very mild side effects, a tingling or itching after using the medication, is well worth the piece of mind and joy of living life sweat free. There are still times when I find myself a little sweaty, but over all I am incredibly impressed with this medication and it is life changing. I would highly recommend this to anyone with a sweating issue. 

Heads up - this medication can take up to a few weeks to fully kick in. You also have to play around with it to find out how much you need and how often you should reapply.""",9.0,14
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I am 44 and never needed anything until my current girlfriend. She is so hot I was actually intimidated by her and caused sexual anxiety for me. I know sounds weird. Got on 20mg and was told to take half but take the whole thing. The effects last 36 hours and hard as a rock. Also can go for as long as you want without climax. No side effects.""",10.0,153
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I started using sertraline back in August 2014. After the initial side effects of high panicking and anxiety , which was why I was put the drug in the 1st place, the drug certainly helped me get back to a healthy state of mind. But like an idiot , after 6 months I thought I could tackle the world on my own again and dropped to 25mg a day for 4 weeks. Then stopped altogether. Big mistake. 3 weeks later bang, high anxiety kicked in and stress. So I&#039;m back on 50mg a day for at least the next 6 months.  Not that there is any problem with going back on it, more like a wake up to myself not too get carried with recovery.  Enjoy the good times and the help sertraline can give. Got to put up with a few side effects of going back on them.........""",9.0,60
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve tried many birth controls over the years and this one has had some crazy side effects. I now sunburn. I thought it was just me until I looked it up and realized birth control can make your skin sensitive to sunlight. I also get extremely nauseous now. Car rides and roller coasters, even standing up too fast make me want to puke. I haven&#039;t gained weight but I can&#039;t lose it either no matter how hard I try. And lastly, I am always anxious. I worry about every single little thing. I can&#039;t hardly sleep sometimes because I worry about going to work in the morning or needing to do laundry. I&#039;m so anxious, I can hardly be around my friends, colleagues and family. My entire personality has changed since starting this birth control.""",3.0,2
Effexor XR,Anxiety and Stress,"""This medication changed my life.  I&#039;m sorry I waited so long to admit I needed it.  It&#039;s wonderful to be able to cope with all of the daily challenges of life and yet still feel happy to be alive.  If you&#039;re feeling out of control, don&#039;t waste your life out of fear of asking for help.  Side effects like loss of sexual drive are minor compared to the benefits.""",10.0,36
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I started this birth control in January 2016. I am now  18. I have had a steady boyfriend through this time so I figured this would be the best choice- especially since i can&#039;t swallow pills. All I can say is it was not bad for the first 8 months (short periods, weight loss) but somewhere around my 9th month taking it, I started to experience terrible anxiety, depression, loss of my sense of self, and really darkt houghts. My cycle also began to alternate. I would receive a period one month, then then the next month, it would be gone. (which caused paranoia over pregnancy... not fun). There was not a day my boobs weren&#039;t sore and my cramps and back pain were awful. Do seriously, don&#039;t take this pill if you have a history with anxiety or depression!""",4.0,1
Xenical,Obesity,"""I have only been on this medication for 2 months now in my first weigh in I lost 6lb 6oz and my second weigh in I lost the same again, overall 12lb 12oz just 2lb short of a stone couldn&#039;t believe I&#039;ve lost weight so quick when I could never lose weight on my own, I&#039;ve not exercised on these tablets and have just ate normal which is naughty of me, I started off at 21 stone and I&#039;m now at 20 got a long way to go as my goal is back to 8 stone from what I was originally if I keep this up tho and eat healthily and exercise more I&#039;ll be slim before I know it and I&#039;ll be happy again""",10.0,167
Duloxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Was prescribed Cymbalta 1.5 years ago to treat Major Depressive Disorder. Helped lessen the sadness caused by depression, but also made me numb emotionally. Decided to taper off of Cymbalta, while being advised by my physician, and the withdrawal symptoms were terrible. Currently still on 30mg (down from 120mg) and going to look for easier ways to withdraw. 

Would not recommend Cymbalta to anyone, as I feel I was doing better before I started the medication, and the withdrawal symptoms aren&#039;t worth it.""",3.0,6
Spironolactone,Edema,"""Struggled with leg edema for 2.5 years before doctors blamed problem on a hormonal imbalance. 100mg a day has done wonders for my legs; noticed a difference within 3 days. I&#039;ve even returned to running.""",9.0,56
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking Adipex on June 18, 2012. It has worked wonders. The only side effect I have had is terrible dry mouth, but I drinks lots of water and chew gum to help with that. I skip one day a week of not taking the medicines, and to date I have lost 20 pounds. That&#039;s amazing 20 pounds in 25 days. I do exercise daily. I walk 3 miles everyday. I have lots of energy. When I first started taking the pills I was not hungry and had to remind myself to eat. I did have a little trouble sleeping. In all this has been a great experience and can&#039;t wait until I hit my goal weight.""",10.0,45
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I took this med cos I was constipated cos of fasting and not drinking water nor enough fibre so I took one. Only take one and dont crush or break them either.  I took them round about at 11pm-12am on friday (to avoid clash with skl/work).
...I was rushing for the toilet at 7.46am on saturday. I havent done so much in years.  In my experience I havent had any pain if any it was mild. Boy this med works...ok maybe too well. But please take one. Im 15 by the way.""",10.0,6
Pravastatin,High Cholesterol,"""Within 2 weeks of being on 40mg of Pravachol, I began noticing muscle weakness in my shoulders, wrist and knees.  I later discovered that these are possible side effects of this medication.  I noticed remarkable improvements after stopping the medication.""",1.0,274
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""Working great for my anxiety. On 2mg for 3x a day that makes me too drowsy. I take 2 a day.""",10.0,7
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I use only 15 mg (doc prescribed 30 but I could not sleep at all with 30 mg, also it was so strong I did not have appetite at all and I would take only 300 calories per day if that much).So 15 mg works for me. I count calories I do not fo over 1400 per day, I run/walk 30 minutes per day, drink one gallon of water and eat everything in small portions like 5x per day. My snack is apples or almonds but i also eat sandwich once in a while or spaghetti or rice. The only thing I do not consume is chocolate or any other sweets. My carbs come from fruit or baked potatoe or corn... I went feom 246.5 to 229  since August 1 ( so in 25 days almost 18 lbs). I will probably lose few more until monday so I think total.of 20 lbs per.month is great.""",10.0,52
Effexor XR,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Effexor xr for 2 weeks and it&#039;s great. I had been on Zoloft before and it pooped out on me so my doc switched me to Effexor xr and after 2 days I started feeling good again. I take 37.5 mg per day. I come back to write here because I wanna give back to this forum and give hope for anybody that suffer from this like me. keep to try the med that suit for you. best wish!""",10.0,30
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""Thanks to Chantix for helping me quit smoking after being a smoker for nearly 20 years. I was able to quit smoking completely using Chantix and only took it for 2 weeks. In my case there were no side effects at all.

Good Luck to you""",10.0,11
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I have been on this birth control for the past week and 2 days and I have never in my life experienced depression being on this birth control has made me severely depressed.Very sad cried for 2 days and didn&#039;t know why I am 20 and haven&#039;t been on bc for like 5 years decided to take this to help with heavy periods .. also I&#039;ve been throwing up  in the morning my boobs are tender and my face is breaking out I&#039;m going to say DEPRESSED one more time being it is seriously messing with who I am .. I would not recommend""",1.0,3
Imiquimod,Human Papilloma Virus,"""Side effects were red, blistering, discomfort. I would feel nausea, and swollen lymph under armpit. directions from my doctor was to use it morning and night every other day. I was disgusted having warts so I used it every day.  It&#039;s been exactly 2 weeks using it, my warts are cleared. I&#039;ll put the creame and let it dry and rub a Lil aloe vera on top to sooth it.it helps with the irritation and is clearing the redness and swelling  from imiquimod. It really feels like a bad sunburn rash.""",7.0,10
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""I am a mid-fifty male post open heart (4 mths ago) and stents (3 weeks ago).I have been on Norvasc 5 mg for about 10 days now as the predecessor drug&#039;s side effect were horrible. It has been very effective at lowering my BP (117/75) the side effects are still concerning. Dizzy, tired, maybe some depression &amp; anxiety, slight problem with deep breathing and week muscles. Although I can function normally the day-to-day functions are an effort so I push through. The mornings (when I take Norvasc) are not as good as the afternoon when I feel better. I believe the side effects are getting better but am unsure. What I want is to be normal again and active. They say it takes a few week for the body to adjust. I&#039;ll give it its due course.""",6.0,81
Amrix,ibromyalgia,"""This medicine has helped greatly reduce pain, and has made it possible for me to take less pain medication. The only problem I have had with it is if I take it too late in the evening, it is sometimes very hard to wake up the next morning. It is best for me, at least, to take it at least 10 hours before I need to wake up.""",9.0,30
OxyContin,Chronic Pain,"""Only medicine that works properly.""",10.0,71
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,""" I am not the type to, but recently single, I hooked up with a guy. We had sex twice and he half-finished inside me the first time, and then went right back in for a second round an hour later &amp; claimed he pulled out but there was alcohol involved so we both weren&#039;t 100% sure. Worst thing was it was either the DAY I was ovulating or the day before I was supposed to ovulate. I took Plan b 13 hours later. I had minimal side effects, mainly mild cramping. I had sex on August 14th and got my period a week earlier than I was supposed to, on August 20th. Do not stress - this pill works and is recommended at any time of the cycle!!!""",10.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Although I have been on this birth control for less than a week, I&#039;m already seeing results! I have had acne for years, and it wasn&#039;t until I started birth control when I noticed how much it has been helping my skin. I have been told I look thinner, but I&#039;m not sure if that&#039;s just from exercising.  I have had strange back pains, as if it was period cramps, but other than that, I&#039;ve had no side effects.  Great first medicine to be on, and I recommend it to anyone first trying out birth control!""",9.0,9
Desyrel,Sedation,"""Unless I take this at bedtime, I have difficulty falling asleep as well as staying asleep. I am on the 50mg tabs, but usually only need to take half of the pill. Works VERY quickly, so It needs to be taken when in bed,and ready to sleep! It is just as effective now as it was many, many years ago when first prescribed, no need to adjust the dosage. It allows me to sleep later in the morning, and I no longer wake up every 2 hours.
I take several other antidepressants during the day, but suffer from chronic pain, a good night&#039;s sleep makes a huge difference in my comfort level with no side effects either. I wake up feeling refreshed, ready to take on the day!
I highly suggest you try this medication, if Dr suggests it.""",10.0,90
Brexpiprazole,Major Depressive Disorde,"""HESITATING, began treatment tonight.  I suffer PTSD, being able now, for the first time in decades, to come close to admitting how I have been living a marginal life at best.  If you suffer trauma, war, hostage, abuse, neglect, torture, etc.and have been prescribed this medication,please send feedback.  Thank you.  I would be delighted to live some part of my life without reliving constant terror.""",6.0,40
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""I&rsquo;ve been taking this drug for about a week (half a pill once a day). I experienced dizzy feeling then last night after a nap, I went to restroom and to my dismay when I checked my face in the mirror the left bottom part of my lip was very swollen. Scared me so much that when I checked my blood pressure it was 186/114. I calmed down, took a hot shower and checked my pressure and  it was back to normal. Today my lip is almost back to normal. I&rsquo;ll never take this again. Like other reviews I&rsquo;ve read I will continue to eat right and exercise. I&rsquo;m not over weight at all and I will overcome the condition. Maybe the drug helped to bring the pressure under control but now I&rsquo;ll keep it there.""",2.0,2
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I used to have huge acnes appear on my forehead every 1-2 weeks, and I heal really slow so it sort of adds onto the scarring and disrupts the healing process. My dermatologist prescribed Epiduo and I have been using it every night for 2 months now and my skin has never been better, no acnes AT ALL! Like most of the people, when I first started using it my skin turned really dry and it burned slightly for the first 3-4 days. I&#039;d stop for a day if it gets worse then resume the next day. But after your skin gets used to it it should be fine after. This certainly did wonders for me!""",9.0,21
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had been on nexplanon for 6 years (had it twice). First time getting it, I had the heaviest period for a full month, but then they stopped. When I had it removed and got the next one in, I didn&#039;t bleed at all. getting it removed was the only part that freaked me out but its great for anyone who has issues remembering birth control. I know it&#039;s what caused me to gain weight, because I lost 8 lbs without trying when it was removed. My family thinks it could have caused my depression to be worse but I doubt it. I liked it. Kept me baby-free. My only worry was becoming infertile so I didn&#039;t have it put back in ,but If it&#039;s safe I probably will have another one put back in""",8.0,6
Quinapril,High Blood Pressure,"""Took it for a little over 6 months - Quinapril HCL 40mg along with Amlodipine Besylate 5mg and 1/2 a pill of Hydrochlorothiazide 50mg. The cough got to be excessive. Of course I do smoke, but I know the difference between smokers cough and something else. Switched to Benicar 20mg, after 7 days side effects just too much and it is so expensive. Quit the Benicar. The coughing is very annoying but will have to try it again as it is like the only medicine that I can afford right now. Everyone is different but it is okay as far as I am concerned for me.""",7.0,8
Microgestin 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""Like other reviews said, you won&#039;t take the time to post a review if you&#039;re happy with it but I am. After switching from bc to bc this one finally worked on me. I went from having extremely heavy periods, pelvic pain, and not being able to stand up to a medium to light period the first month. Pain meds finally worked on me to remove the pain unlike before.""",10.0,3
Diltiazem,Atrial Fibrillation,"""I have been on this medicine for two months.  I have had one attack since I started.  I do feel a little tired and weak but no other side effects.""",7.0,65
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I wanted to wait some time before I gave an initial review I got the implant in April. And will be getting it taking out this Saturday. I will start with getting it place , it was very short I was given a local anesthetic and the nurse waited for about 15 minutes until it was completely numb. That was the easy part, I had no pain at all just some soreness at incision site along with bruising. 
A week later my hell started, I was on my period for 2 weeks straight with very bad cramps and mood swings. In month two I had sporadic spotting and full blown periods, hair thining. It also caused lack of sex drive. And I started to have headaches everyday. Yes it prevented pregnancy but to me it isn&#039;t worth the side effects. This thing is the worst.""",1.0,7
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I have been taking Adipex for about 5-6 years. All I can say is that some of you will feel bad or very bad after taking it but most important is to take vitamins and minerals along with Adipex. I had back pain, heart racing then even I felt like my heart stopped for 2 seconds, scary but I started to listen to my body. I drank lots of water, ate loads of spinach and leafy greens and vitamins, vitamins all the time. It is also strongly advisable not to eat any meat or heavy meals. Please remember that despite the fact that you got loads of energy, uyor bowels are sleeping, you can hardly feel any movement in your stomach. Phentermine is blocking the &quot;hunger centre&quot; in your brain. I hope it helps. I have reduced all side effects I&#039;ve had.""",10.0,150
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve Started Apidex on 7/13 at 158 i am 5&#039;4 now 7/22 i am 150 only 8 pounds down i&#039;d thought i loose more but we shall see on the 27th hopefully i loose another 8""",9.0,23
Infliximab,Behcet's Disease,"""I thank God for this medicine! It also has saved my sight and many other things. I have been much better since I began taking remicaide in 2012.""",10.0,0
Orthovisc,Osteoarthritis,"""I am 86, in good health and play tennis twice a week.  The bone on bone problem started about 5 years ago and the orthovisc has been a blessing.  I heard about its effectiveness in only 50 % of people treated and am so glad it&#039;s working for me.  No problem with the injections.  I can feel when I need another shot - probably about 8 months.""",10.0,11
Lexapro,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on lexapro for several years. I have to say for some the initial side effects can be overwhelming, but stick with it because it will help most of us. You can train yourself to overcome the sexual side effects, and weight gain can be controlled through proper exercise and diet. I&#039;m not an active person, but have to remind myself to hit the gym several times a week. Doing so will greatly and positively affect your mood as well, so just pretend like you have no choice and GO. Also please remember there is no &quot;magic pill&quot; we have to take responsibility for our own happiness, which includes lots more than just taking antidepressants! Hope this helps some!""",8.0,376
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I started on this medication 4 months ago. Followed instructions and take the Bydureon out of the refrigerator the night before. My wife gives the injection as I would never be able to do this myself. The needle is huge! It burns going in and the nodes take many weeks to go away. To this day heartburn, painful gas in lower abdomen, pain at base of neck, very low energy level where I must lay down about every three hours. I am 5&#039;9&quot; 172lbs. I walk 40 minutes on treadmill every morning and do jumping jacks and burpees for exercise. My A1c went from 8 to 8.3 on third visit to Dr. Waiting to see what the numbers will be next week. Just this last week my nipples got swollen, enlarged and are very painful.""",6.0,42
Lyrica,Neuropathic Pain,"""My mum has been taking Lyrica for around three years. It has been a huge problem! Drugs.com has a page on Lyrica&#039;s Side Effects yet it doesn&#039;t mention is that it can cause a stroke.
My mum has had three mini strokes. It has given her dementia, incontinence, she can&#039;t walk properly etc. She has many of the side effects mentioned. The doctor is slowly taking her off Lyrica and she almost back to herself.""",5.0,27
Beyaz,Birth Control,"""This drug can create absolutely horrible stomach problems. I went from having no stomach issues to horrible IBS, all due to Beyaz.

My sister was on the same birth control while I was on this drug and was also experiencing the same symptoms. I got an IUD and went off Beyaz and my stomach started feeling better. However, it took almost 9 months for my body to fully recover. Horrible side effects for a birth control, would not recommend it to anyone.""",1.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on my 2nd week of taking Aviane, and so far I&#039;ve been dealing with insanely annoying mood swings. I have been extremely emotional and it made my period last longer than it normally does. Also I got dizzy after my 3rd day on the pill and occasionally get a bit off balance. I&#039;m going to try and stick it out for a few months but after that, if I&#039;m still like this, I&#039;m going to see if I could switch medicines.""",5.0,3
Nuvigil,Narcolepsy,"""I&#039;m a 21 year old college student. I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy without Cataplexy recently, even though it&#039;s been there basically my whole life. I&#039;m currently on 250mg Nuvigil in the morning, and he&#039;s going to add another medication soon to help my brain sleep at night. Since I have such anxiety levels and it affects my sleep. It has helped me stay awake in class, but I still can&#039;t focus. I really don&#039;t feel much difference. I still take naps a few times a day, and I feel like the medication wears off by around 2:00PM and then I&#039;m falling asleep again. The side effects I&#039;m feeling are daily migraines, extreme cotton mouth, and sometimes an upset stomach.""",7.0,32
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""I had Kyleena inserted on Friday, 9/29. Let me just tell you, it hurt like all hell. I suggest taking Ibuprofen at least an hour before hand, I did not. This is where I went wrong. The process was not very long, but it was very painful. After the process was over I cramped for the rest of the day, but Ibuprofen took care of the pain. The next day I was crampy all day and sluggish feeling. Yesterday, Sunday, 10/1, I felt good as new. Today I feel a bit on the depressed side. Not sure if it is from the IUD or if it&#039;s just me. I hope it does not get worse. I will update once I go back to the doctor in 4 weeks!""",10.0,0
Clonidine,ADHD,"""My 7 year old daughter has been on Concerta 18mg for a year.  She started to tolerate that medicine, but I did not want to increase the dosage.  My doctor recommend we add Kapvay to her current concerta dose.  This has made all the difference.  She is no longer bouncing off the walls, jumping on the couch, or leaving half way through a meal.  She is engaged, focused and less moody.  Her emotions are more regulated and we did not tell her teacher but she even commented on the change without us sharing the news.  We are so happy, and this medicine is worth the time it takes to condition to the sleepiness that happens in the initial 2 weeks.  Hope the changes stay.""",9.0,125
Striverdi Respimat,COPD,"""I was prescribed this medication to be used in conjunction with Spiriva Respimat; within twenty
minutes of taking the first dose I became light headed, my face began to have a tingling sensation
and my mouth went numb!  I told my doctor that I refused to take the drug due to the side effects
that I was experiencing - she agreed.

I am obviously intolerant to the combination of drugs - Stirverdi Respimat may however prove to
be beneficial to other patients.""",1.0,2
Avanafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Love this new pill!  Less side effects than Viagra and Cialis, last twice as long as Viagra and start in as little as 15 minutes.  I&#039;ve used Viagra as well as Cialis and Stendra is better in all aspects hands down!""",10.0,86
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this BC for about 6 mo. It&#039;s done it&#039;s job as for not allowing pregnancy, so I give it a 4. But for the first 2 weeks I was on it I was so sick- waking up at night drenched in sweat, lower back pain, cramps, no appetite, my face broke out, you name it... Now I only have cramps off and on, bloated, my period is lighter but I have been depressed for at least 2 moonth my appetite goes from nothing at all to wanting to eat everything. I have NEVER cried this much in my entire life. Also I will get headaches for a week to 2 weeks straight which has never happened to me. 
Everyone&#039;s body is different, this pill might do great things for you but it has not worked well with my body.""",4.0,1
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Was put on this because of PCOS, did exactly what it was supposed to do.  Got my period exactly every 28 days, no major side effects except for weight gain (part of which I blame for starting college at the same time).  Didn&#039;t gain weight at first, then I gained 10-15lbs, and overall I gained 35-40lbs.  It wasn&#039;t easy to lose the weight on this either, even with diet and regular exercise.""",6.0,4
Belviq,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been on Belviq for 4 months and have lost 37 lbs. I eat what I want but I eat so much less of it now. At Thanksgiving and Christmas I could barely finish the small portions on my plate!  My only side effect has been dry mouth so I drink more water. Win - Win. My only concern is what will happen when I eventually go off the medicine.""",9.0,39
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have taken this birth control for several years now and I&#039;ve never been happier. I do not get my period while I am on this pill, like at all. Not even a spot. I thought that was something to be worried about so I spoke to my gyno, and he assured me that it&#039;s normal for some women to not get their period at all while on lo lo. I didn&#039;t gain weight, I didn&#039;t get acne, and I didn&#039;t have emotional issues. The only side effect I&#039;ve experienced is once a month my libido increases like anything for 2 days!!  That&#039;s it.""",10.0,7
Olanzapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I went through a horrific bout of anxiety right around the holidays. It was so bad that I would wake up with my whole body shaking afraid to start the day. I still think that set-back was caused by my doctor trying to switch me to Zoloft from Effexor. At any rate, after many calls and visits, my doctor finally switched me back to Effexor and gave me Zyprexa. He was pretty clear that this would not be a maintenance medicine, since it causes weight gain and other side effects. Well, it did it&#039;s job well. Definitely calmed my nerves and made me feel somewhat human again. I also take Klonopin which also helps, but is not as effective. Looking forward someday to being off all this medicine, but desperate times, call for desperate measures.""",7.0,3
Yasmin,Acne,"""I began birth control around 6months ago, before starting I had absolutely no problems with my skin. The first pill I tried was Cilest which I stuck out for 4 months- awful!! My face was covered in painful lumps/acne, I waited it out as recommended for 3 months but no improvements, it only got worse. I went back to the doctos and he gave me Yasmin which I have been on it for 2 months, I have noticed such an improvement in my skin- especially my chin area which was the worst affected. I can&#039;t say it&#039;s perfect my forehead is still angry and I have marks from where the huge lumps were but after only 2 months I can&#039;t complain! Definitely recommend to try for anyone who reacted badly to an older harsher pill&#039;s""",7.0,6
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I love the Nuvaring. I am skeptical if I&#039;ve gained weight from it though and my sex drive did decrease.""",10.0,19
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I am the type of person who is sensitive to chemicals, smells, sounds, etc. I rarely need meds and recently had to take bactrim ds for five days due to a UTI. I was sooo nervous about taking it. I was convinced I would be allergic to it, or at least have side affects. Well, all that worrying was for nothing. I took it as prescribed for five days with no problem at all! I hope you do well on it too if you need it!""",10.0,45
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""This medicine through me into fits of rage. Scary times for my loved ones.""",1.0,18
Nitrofurantoin,Prevention of Bladder infection,"""Getting many reoccurring uti&#039;s so starting taking one a night for 4 months and I&#039;ve been perfect ever since! I did have mad itching with my hands legs and head but I took some piritin antihistamine for a few nights and I never got the itch after! I&#039;m afraid to stop taking this drug as its been so amazing for me!""",10.0,8
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I have read a majority of the comments about Loestrin 24 FE and they were not good.  But I can tell you from my experience, I LOVE IT!  I do not get crazy mood swings, nausea and I did not gain weight.  It really helped with my acne.  My face is so clear now.  I have been on it since August of this year.  But so far so good.  I have no complaints.  I do have my period, but it is very light.  Come next year July, however, I will stop using the pill.  Only because I plan on getting married and would really want to have children.  I don&#039;t want my body to get too used to it.  But overall, I love this pill.""",10.0,5
Hydromet,Cough,"""I am an 80 year old female who hardly ever gets ill.  The only medication that I take is Vitoryn and my cholestrol is way below 200.  Last week I caught a chill and I felt it go thrhough my body. The next day I experienced what felt like a cronic nasal drip.  I literally seemed to cough my brains out.  As it worked out, I had a non-related appointment with my doctor.  She spotted an upper respiratory inflamation and suggested Hydromet.  Within 10 minutes I was a new person.  No side effects..just great sleeping.""",10.0,46
Sronyx,Birth Control,"""I recommend not taking this medication!! I wake up in the middle of the night with nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness that hurts soooooo bad and also it raised my blood pressure. I had perfect blood pressure until I started taking this medicine. It makes me feel dizzy, I just didn&#039;t feel like myself at all.""",1.0,6
Levitra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I can do it twice in about an hour.
Taking Norco with Levitra: I get much smaller but last longer.
Stopped taking Norco for 4 days. A lot bigger and harder.
Results in about 20 minutes but if I wait 2.5 hours the best results. 14 hours later I wake up after sleeping 8 hours waking up at 8 am could go again at full size...but she never stays over.
But I have a PROBLEM starting at around 11am: headache and bad DEPRESSION for the rest of the day till 10pm bedtime.""",7.0,2
Oxymorphone,Pain,"""Have been taking 40mg Opana 2 x&#039;s/day for about 10 months now for a compressed disc/pinched nerve in my neck, chronic migraines and fibromyalgia. Opana SAVED MY LIFE! I was on 8 x 10mg Norco daily which was NOT working. We began Opana and I was able to gradually function almost normally again as a busy photographer and mother of 5! HOWEVER, lately, I have noticed increased breakthrough pain EVERYDAY, but am scared to ask my doctor about increasing my dosage for fear he&#039;ll REDUCE my dosage, and thoughts of me curled up in bed in pain again terrify me! Does anyone have any thoughts on this dosage? I KNOW it would help me regain my normal activities that have decreased. I want my LIFE back and Opana has TRULY enabled me to function productively up until now.""",8.0,43
Tretinoin,Acne,"""2or3 months ago I did a review for this product. It starts off around me saying that &quot;I&#039;m 18 years old and started using retin a for 6 weeks or so.&quot; So this is an update... I&#039;m into my 5th month and WOW! My skin is so much clearer. Trust me no one likes acne I&#039;ve gone through it. But this cream has been helping me so much. The purging sucks! Whiteheads show up but don&#039;t give up on it. After 1 month you&#039;ll see a difference. When I started I had red blemishes on my cheeks and now it&#039;s long gone. Just some marks here and there. I still get pimples here and there but not as much as I used to. This product is the best I&#039;m so happy using retin a. I recommend washing face morning and night(Cetaphil Soap). Take antibiotic. Mine is (minocycline50)""",10.0,34
Venlafaxine,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, 10 years ago. I also struggled with panic attacks and depression. I could feel the positive effects of the medicine right away. Because of it&#039;s immediate fix, I would recommend this to someone who is has severe anxiety. The  negative things I can say it is extremely hard to come off of. The withdrawal made me feel like I was crazy.  I took myself off of it to quickly.  I had hallucinations, tremors, and anxiety attacks. So make sure you use your doctor to ween off of it.""",9.0,54
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""I generic Abilify for four days before I stopped. It knocked me out, made me nauseous, and induced a particular auditory hallucination that ruined one of my favorite names. I was on 2.5mg for two days and 5mg for two days. It just did not bode well for me. It resulted in two weeks of dissociative mental breakdowns and the return of a previously-extinct self-destructive behavior that required medicinal intervention to stop again. It was just... not a helpful medication for me. I was diagnosed BPII at the time, now bumped to BPI. Added as a mood stabilizer with Lamictal. Made my doc think antipsychotics just aren&#039;t for me.""",2.0,1
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I have been using Macrobid for a couple of years now. I am allergic to all other medications and therefore this is all I have to work with. It works well, doesn&#039;t always work for me. Sometimes I have to take a second week of it. I often feel the same way as others. Headache if I haven&#039;t drank enough water, upset stomach if I hadn&#039;t ate enough food when taking the pill. It does make me tired as well. I try to eat well when I am on this medication to help with the energy level since I am allergic to caffeine and can&#039;t take that path. I think that if you make sure to take the pill with lots of food like they recommend, the nausea isn&#039;t that bad. Also, drinking more water then your ever use to, will help with the headaches.""",7.0,37
Topiramate,Obesity,"""I weighed 230 pounds and felt like a cow.. I started off on 25 mg 1x a day and noticed no change. So asked doc to change me to 100 mg twice a day. I just take the 200mg at once. That&#039;s when I finally noticed a change. I&#039;ve lost 45 pounds in 6 months! I&#039;m continuing to lose and my goal weight is 160 since I&#039;m tall so only 25 more pounds to go.  I noticed at first pop tasted different but now it tastes fine. I used to love beer but now I don&#039;t want it..which is fine since it&#039;s so fattening lol. I only eat once or twice a day and the carb cravings are gone. I don&#039;t exercise much at all. I have no side effects at all. I&#039;m so glad I found this medication it really has been a miracle. :)""",10.0,88
Etanercept,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Had severe rheumatoid arthritis for 6 years - pain uncontrolled by DMARDs. Prescribed Enbrel and my health improved 85%. Sadly, after using Enbrel successfully for 5 1/2 years,  it stopped being as effective. Since tried Humira - didn&#039;t work. Now trying Roactemra infusions - some improvement, but lots of side effects. Really miss the quality of life that I had when Enbrel worked for me!""",9.0,40
Armodafinil,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m a Bipolar II with Panic Disorder.
There is a possibility that I&#039;m Mildly Narcoleptic also.

The following Cocktail has me functioning at 100% for many years.

10mg of Abilify once  a week - Increased concentration and did away with panic disorder
1mg of Xanax Every night along with a botanical extract call Lemon Balm- For Sleep
250mg of Nuvigil- Makes me alert and awake and full of energy.

I believe that the Nuvigil works for me as an Antidepressant. If you are full of energy how can you be depressed? I believe the Abilify keeps the anxiety and panic disorder and mania in check.

""",10.0,34
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I got on this birth control at 47 because I was tired of having bad cramps. I don&#039;t have any feminine problems so I really didn&#039;t need a cycle at all. I have been taking this pill for 3 years with no cycle at all. I did ask my doctor can I get off at year 2 but she said if I&#039;m not in menopause my cycle could come down. It doesn&#039;t bother me to pop this pill daily along with my other meds. It did what I wanted who wants to deal with a cycle at my age.""",10.0,14
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""I had no idea that I had the clap because I have not been with anyone for months. I took the 2 pills as soon as I got home from the pharmacy because the pharmacist said there were no side effects. Oh was he wrong. 30 min after I took it I had a sharp pain in my stomach and nausea. It was unbearable. I laid in bed with a headache as well and fell asleep for an hour. I woke up feeling better but now I have started to feel terrible again. Had some diarrhea, but did not feel like throwing up. I am still nauseous and have a headache. Treating chlamydia was so much worse than treating gonorrhea. :(""",7.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Plan B definitely helps with not getting pregnant but the emotional level is TERRIBLE. I react super bad to hormones so this has been a nightmare.""",3.0,26
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I took this medication two years ago, I was on it for six months, I didn&#039;t drop weight but I did loose inches. I was wearing a size 26 in plus size and went down to a 22. I just started taking this again two days ago, my current weight is 295, I am 5&#039;5, female, and currently wearing a size 22 plus size. I am drinking premier protien shakes once a day for extra protien and meal replacement since I work over nights. I eat breakfast, have my shake for lunch, and eat a small amount for dinner but keeping my calorie intake between 900-1200 calories a day, I have replaced sweet tea with flavored bottled water, and I&#039;m counting my steps for exercise. I am hoping to get down to a size 18 within 3 months. Wish me luck.""",10.0,28
Amnesteem,Acne,"""I have had body acne for 7 years. Just started my third month of Amnesteem. I have seen decent results but still not 100% gone. I have experienced mild back pain, chapped lips, dry skin, headaches and some stomach irritability. Except for the side effects I would recommend this product.""",8.0,3
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""After years of klonopin/Xanax &amp; zolft, MY so-called Dr switches me to Buspar&amp; Lexapro. This is the most worthless bunch of junk medicine ever created. It just sent me into benzo withdrawals !!! Horrible ones that last days. I have to find another Dr that had mercy on me and put me back on Xanax.""",1.0,11
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""Synthroid saved my life....been taking it for almost four years now.  I had all of the worst symptoms in the worst way of a basically dead thyroid.  I was feeling better within a week of taking it and continued to feel better and better every day for about the next six months.  That&#039;s when it leveled off and I&#039;ve been happy (and grateful) ever since. It took about a year or so to lose all of the weight I gained as a result of crummy thyroid. The weight just came right off after taking Synthroid. I&#039;m on 225Mcg per day with very minimal side effects...so minimal that I can&#039;t recall what they are at the moment.""",10.0,257
Librium,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""Librium is AWESOME for my alcohol withdrawals. Maybe everyone is different but it works real good for me. I&#039;m up doing housework when I should be shaking on the couch and not being able to do anything.""",10.0,51
Kariva,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Kariva for almost 3 weeks now and the first week or so my body definitely had to adjust to the hormones. I was getting hot flashes, burning up at night, fatigue, nausea and easily agitated/emotional. At the beginning of this week I feel like I&#039;m finally adusting. What I don&#039;t like is my vagina is so dry when normally it&#039;s wet all the time, and my sex drive has diminished quite a bit. Like others have said, this is taking a toll on my relationship. Guys have to be so patient while we deal with this crap! 
Overall though, this is the best birth control I&#039;ve been on. My skin is looking great too! I&#039;m going to stick this out for a couple months but if my vagina continues to be like the Sahara, I don&#039;t think it&#039;s worth staying on.""",7.0,3
OxyContin,Pain,"""I have taken oxycodone for 2 years now. I had back surgery to repair a vertebrae that had been destroyed by cancer. I was on morphine for a while, but my wife complained that I was loopy on it. The oxycodone has been much better in that regard as well as pain relief. I take 40mgs twice a day and am very happy with the results.""",9.0,36
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""Amazing drug. Love it. Makes a gigantic difference for me. No side effects and is short lived 4-6 hours. I have a really messed up back. I need a disc replacement. Until then, methocarbamol is for me.""",10.0,23
Concerta,ADHD,"""I started Concerta when I was in 7th grade. I am now 14 and I started off with 36mg now I am 54mg at first I had a big boost in my grades! I started getting A&#039;s! This year I have been noticing in school that I have been more anxious, depressed, not hungry during the day, and a little bit socially awkward. I am trying to deal with my side effects. I am going to doctor soon about Concerta. You are not alone""",5.0,90
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""After an office party, I got really wasted and ended up having sex with one of my colleagues from work. After I sobered up realised he had not used protection and the stupid guy had come inside me, I rushed and bought the pills 6 hrs later and all I kept thinking is -I can&#039;t have that assholes baby..... after 2 weeks of worrying and showing signs of implantation I finally got my period. I have never been so happy to see blood in my entire life.....""",10.0,21
Gabapentin,Hot Flashes,"""I was offered gabapentin for nerve pain in my chest. Having had hot flushes and night sweats completely taking over and affectly so many areas of my life, after only a couple of days taking the gabapentin, the flushes stopped!!! I had been suffering for 3 years having gone through treatment for breast cancer at 45. Due to the amount of pain, my GP had me in 1x300mg 4 times aday.  Downside was for the first 3-4 weeks (also because it was a high dose), I felt very drowsy, unable to concentrate, so also unable to drive. I was off work anyway, so was able to cope ok. This only lasted the 2 weeks. My GP had discussed the side affects before hand. I had been on 37.5 mg of venlafaxine 2x1 daily but didn&#039;t feel it helped that much. live with in UK.""",10.0,23
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve just started taking Lexapro 10mg 4 days ago.  I have the normal headaches, some nausea, but I also feel restlessness.  I do not feel like I&#039;m crawling out of my skin, but I feel like I can&#039;t sit still and I have some odd pain in my legs.  It isn&#039;t cramping or sharp pains per say. It almost feels like a warm sensation.  I also feel maybe a bit more anxiety as of now.  Is the restlessness and feeling in my legs normal.  I wouldn&#039;t say it is intolerable, just annoying. Should I continue through the first week? I know I can call my doctor and I plan to, but I would like to see if anyone else has experienced these side effects and if they subsided.""",5.0,19
Naproxen,Pain,"""Pain from surgery use of gas. Gas pain excruciating. Naproxen best for control of pain without side effects of narcotics.""",8.0,4
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have been taking Contrave for 1 month now.  I started at 176lbs and I&#039;m now down to 163.  I am happy with the 13 pound lost in a month&#039;s time.  I still have 17 pounds to go but this is a good product.  I only got sick 1 day.  It has really helped to control my over eating and has made me more of aware of what and how much I eat.  I try to walk up to 30 mins per day but also I watch my carb intake.  I don&#039;t eat over 1200 calories per day.  I dream a lot but they aren&#039;t nightmares.  So far so good with the side effects.  I highly recommend this drug!!""",10.0,53
Efinaconazole,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""Very expensive, they say the bottle last 100 days but only lasted 30, At 500.00 a bottle... well you do the math. Did not see any change after using it for 3 months. Total waste of money""",1.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Since I have started using this, I get angry for no reason. Have been off for week and a half and my husband who does not want kids has asked me not to go back on.""",5.0,4
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""My doctor prescribed Contrave for me after my annual visit early April 2016. Prior to this appt, I&#039;ve been trying to eat healthier &amp; exercise more. When I started, I weighed 264 pounds. Following the prescribed directions, I felt good the first 3 weeks with little to no side effects. On week 4, when the prescription changed to 2 pills in the morning &amp; 2 in the evening, the side effects came on &amp; it didn&#039;t feel right. I chose to lower the dosage on week 5 &amp; only take 2 pills in the morning. Since then, it has been great!  As of 08/01/16, I have lost 25 pounds &amp; feeling great.  I&#039;m glad that I made that change and continued.  I&#039;m very pleased with my outcome with this medicine and I love the ScaleDown program &amp; daily weigh ins.""",10.0,20
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Worst decision ever! Everyone I had talked to had good experiences. So I decided to go ahead and get it, despite my gut feeling and all of the horror stories I had heard. I have been bleeding for almost three months now and it is heavy. I have no energy, no sex drive and constant stomach and head pains. I spend a ridiculous amount on pads and tampons, have destroyed all of my underwear and to top it all off, can&#039;t afford health care, despite working 40+ hour weeks. PLEASE DON&#039;T GET.""",1.0,13
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""This medicine has changed my life I&#039;ve been suffering with chronic  migraines since I was 2 years old all the females in my family suffer with them over tired every  Medication But finally my nuro finally put me on this  I have been on 50 mg now for 3 weeks and it&#039;s the first time in 23 years I have gone this long without one migraine !! I do have some weight loss a plus for me and some tingerling in my feet but if you eat at least 2 bananas a fm day this really helps and make multi vitermins""",10.0,8
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""It makes my skin really dry as well as my hair. My acne has become a real problem and I haven&#039;t even been on it for a whole year. I don&#039;t have any problems with my period because I don&#039;t get one. I have little energy to get anything done during the day""",3.0,1
Trazodone,Anxiety,"""I have just started and taken 5 tabs over 5 nights of 50mg per day. I wake up tired and have dry mouth.   My jaw has been very clenchy and tight over the past 2 days.   I am hoping things will settle and I will feel less anxious.""",5.0,38
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""Thanks to this forum I decided to give Saphris a try. Have previously been on Zoloft and later on Pristiq with zero effect and awful side effects. I was very hesitant to try a new medication but did some research, and was so surprised to see the positive feedback.

Have only been on Saphris for 10 days, but the improvement has been immediate with virtually zero side effects. Within an hour of taking 5mg Saphris I can feel the calming effect. Mood swings have been a lot less, and the panic reduced dramatically. If you drink alcohol, make sure you take Saphris in the morning before you have any alcohol later on in the day otherwise the &quot;hangover&quot; is real bad.

If in doubt, this could be the one! Give it a try.""",9.0,38
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""This stuff tastes so bad. As others have said, why should it? Barf me out the door! But it works. As others have said, just do it. Don&#039;t make ANY plans. Take a sick day or two if you can. Second dose temporarily gave me a bloated sore tum. Baby wipes are mandatory. As are separate bathrooms, nothing new there. There is like a quinine aftertaste that I am trying to attach a positive memory to, gin and tonic on a summer sunset sail. Anyway procedure is in less than 4 hours.  Good luck everyone!""",8.0,18
Viread,Hepatitis B,""" love it""",10.0,3
Ashlyna,Birth Control,"""Okay so I actually just started this, I was fine the first two months. I just started the last month before I start my period, and now I&#039;m spotting really bad and it was scaring me at first but reading everyone else&#039;s kinda made it easier... could it just be that fact that I&#039;m on the last month or could it be something bad wrong?""",6.0,5
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""Day 6 of metronidazole for BV today. Only side effect has been dark/smelly urine. After my very first dose I noticed an improvement in my symptoms. However I am not yet symptom free, with only one day of treatment left, which is concerning to me. Also I have to say it&#039;s an awful tasting pill. I can barely swallow it with food, I can&#039;t imagine taking it with just water.
All in all it&#039;s been a relatively uneventful treatment process, and I think I could handle a second course. But the fact that I seem to need one is a bit of a disappointment.""",8.0,2
Tramadol,Pain,"""I have been taking tramadol for almost 3 years now for a back injury and chostrocondritus of the chest.  I was told it was a strong NSAID, but found out later it was stronger.  I have never had &quot;addiction&quot; problems with this medication, I only take it when I need it.  The side effect I have trouble with is it makes me restless at night, sleepy/relaxed, but unable to stay asleep.  And mildy sleepy/crabby the day after.  But it does wonders for the pain I experience from my injury.""",7.0,7
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""I&#039;ve had hyperhidrosis for 15 years. I would embarrassingly sweat through multiple shirts daily. Business meetings were awful. I would actually adhere my wife&#039;s menstrual pads to my undershirts to try and get me through the day, but would eventually sweat through those too. In a recent visit to my dermatologist, he prescribed Drysol/Hypercare. Skeptically, I applied it that night. It burned and itched, keeping me up all night. The next day, I was COMPLETELY dry. I applied it again the next night, still itched but not as bad - slight rash. I took the next 3 nights off to let my armpits heal and still no sweat. I&#039;m on my 2nd week, 3rd application and NO SWEAT. Far less irritation now, dry, and couldn&#039;t be happier - truly life changing.""",10.0,19
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Im 17 and have always had a hard time with my depression and Bi-polar disorder. I take medication for them and it&#039;s helped but there was still my motivation lacking. I was prescribed Vyvanse and the first day I took it I knew it was the miracle I had been waiting for. It helps my motivation tremendously whether its school work or not, I get more done. And am actually enthusiastic about doing it. The only semi bad thing about it I would say is anxiety. My arms especially get very anxious.""",9.0,20
Benzaclin,Acne,"""I got AWFUL cystic acne freshman year of college. I became convinced that it was hormonal and that besides taking the birth control I was already on there was nothing I could do. I finally went to see a dermatologist and she prescribed me doxycycline and benzaclin. The combination of the two yielded results in just a matter of weeks. I stopped taking doxycycline because at one point it got stuck in my throat and I got tonsillitis. It&#039;s only been half a year and my skin is completely clear! My scars are pretty much gone and my skin is even toned and smooth, finally! I highly recommend it. Its drying but it works wonders.""",10.0,16
Lexapro,Depression,"""I have been a heavy drinker in the past, and decided to completely quit drinking about 6 weeks ago for a variety of reasons. I had never really been depressed up to this point, but maybe I was dealing with my depression through drinking all along. I digress. I slid into a depression. I could not put one foot in front of the other. Work performance, sex life, hobbies, and social skills all seemed to suffer. My family and friends (some pharmacists and nurses) urged me to try an SSRI and see if it made a difference. They assured me that depression was common in early sobriety and that I may need a boost to get back to living a fulfilling life. I was prescribed Lexapro 10mg 2 weeks ago and I can already tell the difference. Everyday gets better""",8.0,68
Dexlansoprazole,GERD,"""This seemed to control my stomach discomfort. I don&rsquo;t have typical reflux symptoms, but have been on PPIs (Nexium)for 5+ years because it helps control the pain in my stomach. I switched to Dexilant because I was still uncomfortable on Nexium. 

Immediate side effects were mostly cramping. After being on Dexilant  for about 6 weeks, I started feeling brief, strange sensations all over my body. It felt like pin pricks, or a zing here or there in my arms, hands, legs, face, or scalp. Two weeks later those sensations have intensified. Instead of lasting a few seconds and going away or a while, numerous sensations occur again and again. I am scratching even though it doesn&rsquo;t really itch. I stopped taking the drug as a result.""",6.0,0
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""I have had chronic pain from Spinal Stenosis  for over 25 years. Neck shoulders and lower back.  I was on Lyrica 150 mg twice a day a couple years ago &amp; truthfully can not remember why I stopped taking it. Since the &quot;war on pain meds&quot; My Dr. ask me to try it again. I took for 2 weeks then I started getting blurred vision, confusion, memory loss, &amp; I would be standing in a store and twice the husband had to catch me because I was just falling over. I felt sick inside, instead of my quality of life improving it went down hill.  I will never take this so called med again. I will live with the 10 to 15 pain level somehow if I have to spend the rest of my life just sitting still or in the bed. I also got to the point I was severely depressed.  Do NOT take this drug.""",1.0,49
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Tri-Previfem for a month now. On the second day of being on the pill I experienced constant nausea &amp; stomach pain. When I got my period the cramping became severe almost unbearable &amp; my period last for 2 weeks. This pill is not for me.""",3.0,14
Naproxen,Period Pain,"""Cramps woke me up. Took 500 mg of Naproxen because I was out of advil. It worked in 25 minutes to eliminate all pain.""",10.0,15
Tranylcypromine,Depression,"""Awful anxiety and depression. 25 years. Can&#039;t count the &quot;new and (therefore) better&quot; SSRI drugs I tried.  On Parnate, I noticed a tremendous improvement in 2 to 3 weeks.  And it kept getting better!  Depression and anxiety wiped away, not embarrassed to be myself anymore, social, enjoying life! 

Dietary restrictions are so miniscule as to be laughable. And no red wine? Chocolate?  Hah!  90% of the things they tell you not to eat are bogus or unproblematic nowadays.

SSRIs CAN&#039;T RAISE SEROTONIN LEVELS anywhere near what an MAOI is capable of. And the Dopamine increase may be what has helped my energy and joy for life again. Severe and treatment resistant?  Google Ken Gillman and start living.""",10.0,44
Eluxadoline,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have taken viberzi for only about one week.  The drug works very well at controlling IBS-D for the first week, although my gastro doctor suggested that I continue to take dicyclomine at the same time.  The side affects are that it makes you very tired and gives you additional nausea (as if IBS did not have enough nausea all on it&#039;s own).  If you are over 65 years of age and on medicare, this drug might be a &quot;teaser&quot; in that it works fairly well, but the drug cost is not covered by medicare or most other supplementary plans.  The drug is waaaaaay overpriced.  When looking at drug discount coupons, the best cost that I got is $500 per month.  The cost of the drug is not worth the benefits when other drug will provide some diarrhea relief.""",6.0,11
Wellbutrin,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I really did not intend to review wellbutrin...just curious what other people said...but so much &quot;neg&quot; I felt I had to speak.  I&#039;ve been on it for 29 YEARS!  I had been seriously depressed for a few months..my therapist was a moron for waiting three months to send me to a Psych! I was told it would take at least 2 weeks to be really effective...for me it was day 17.  I woke up and when I first looked in the mirror(gut check time) I didn&#039;t say to myself &quot;wow I feel better&quot;  I said &quot;omg is this what normal people feel like when they wake up in the morning?&quot;  For all practical purposes that was like my actual birthday...the day I became a fully functioning human.  I&#039;m lucky, it works and it keeps working.""",10.0,124
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I like Savella better than Lyrica. It works well for me, even though I&#039;m in a physical job. I still hurt, but it&#039;s better than nothing and there aren&#039;t really any side effects. When I first started it, I did tend to get hot really fast, but that has gone away.""",9.0,78
Budesonide / formoterol,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Last year my insurance company dropped Advair Discus from drugs they cover (it has been working very well for me) My Doctor prescribed Symbicort stating that it works just as well and has never had a problem with patients switching to it. I gave it a good, honest try for two weeks, but it would not knock down the asthma and I found myself longing for the next dose too soon.

My doctor after my almost needing to visit the ER prescribed Dulera for me and it has been working about 98% as well as well as Adviar. Thank god. I&#039;d say Simbicort may work for most patients, but only the patient knows if it feels like it&#039;s working. Listen to the patent!""",2.0,0
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Birth Control,"""I have tried  Yaz, Nuvaring, Paraguard IUD, and other pills. This is the only pill that I have little to no side effects. Normally I become emotional and gain weight on birth control. I have been on this for 9 months and have lost 15 lbs (because of a healthier lifestyle). My skin hasn&#039;t broken out, though I am not sure this pill will help if you have acne (I took Accutane before going on this pill). My period is fairly regular. That&#039;s my only complaint. I had one month where I got my period 3 times. Overall I would definitely recommend this pill. Also even if you&#039;re a big woman, this pill with lower dose of hormones can work for you. I&#039;m 5&#039;11&quot; and 165 lbs! TRY IT!""",9.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for 3m, then off for a month waiting on refills and back on. I get severe migraines and stomach pain on it. My energy is basically a no go and I&#039;m just very disappointed that it&#039;s caused more bad for me then good. Definitely getting it changed soon.""",1.0,2
Minocycline,Acne,"""I took mynocine on and off for a year. Amazing at clearing acne, once you stop your acne will come back for sure. SIDE effects that could last for ever. I have loud and i mean loud whooshing sound in my right ear its called pulsatile tinnitus caused by mynocicline been having it since i started the medication, been off the med for 4 months and till have it. Its horrible i cant even concentrate cuz its so loud. It gave me extreme anxiety to the point that i couldnt leave my house without xanax. Thank god the anxiety went away but the tinnitus has not. Whatever u do dont take it, i read allot of revews just like you to decide to take this med and even tho allot of people adviced not to i was do dedperate to clear my acne that i still did.""",10.0,5
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,None,"""I&#039;ve been on Safyral for one month and I love it! I had been taking Orth Tri Cyclen for four years and I started having heavy break through bleeding so my doctor gave me samples of Safyral and I am very pleased. I have not had any breakthrough bleeding. My periods are not heavy at all. I had some cramping during my period but not bad. I haven&#039;t noticed any weight gain or acne. I get very moody before my period, but that happened before I starting taking birth control pills. I highly recommend Safyral, it&#039;s wonderful.""",9.0,1
Qvar,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I would give a higher rating except that , as others have noted, I don&#039;t get the stated 120 doses per canister.  Qvar works very well for me when I get the recommended dosage.  When the canister starts to fail and I don&#039;t realize I&#039;m not getting the prescribed amount things go downhill.  I don&#039;t like paying for medicine I don&#039;t get but the far bigger issue is not getting the protection Qvar provided when I do get it.

If the manufacturer fixed this I&#039;ll be very happy with Qvar.""",8.0,10
Botox,Migraine Prevention,"""Just got my first set of Botox injections yesterday 
And the experience was easy and I was definitely pleased my doctor took her time with each injection and before I knew I was done""",10.0,4
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;ve tried off brand Monistat before. The 1 day one didn&#039;t hurt but then I tried the 3 day one...Let me tell you a little something. My poor lady bits felt like they were on fire and wanted to cry my eyeballs out at night. It only took 2 minutes after applying where I realized that a portal to hell was opening up in my vagina. I jumped straight into the shower and washed out as much as I could, but was left writhing in bed for a couple hours afterwards anyways. Here&#039;s the kicker, after starting this medication, I started BLEEDING. I don&#039;t know how in the world it managed to destroy my lady bits so much (probably the demons trying to crawl their way out of my vagina). DO NOT RECOMMEND. mild itching and burning my tooshie!""",1.0,6
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Never ever using this product again!! I&#039;ve had yeast infections before and I&#039;ve always used the 3 day with no trouble at all. Well I&#039;ve had a mild infection for a couple of days now but wanted it to be gone. So I got the one day, and omg never again. I put it in last night before bed and was fine, until I woke up this morning. The itching and burning is worse than it ever was. Probably worse than I&#039;ve ever felt in my entire life. It&#039;s like an itch you can&#039;t scratch and if I do try to, it hurts so bad. I will stick with the 3 day from now on. I hope this doesn&#039;t last for long, I am miserable.""",1.0,7
Racepinephrine,"Asthma, acute","""It didn&#039;t open up my bronchial tubes and lungs at all but what it DID do was make me extremely shakey, angry for no apparent reason, have labored and rapid breathing, which increased my PR to 120+, and sweaty. It was all compiled upon on current SOB, and the bad thing is, it was my husbands breathing machine and I assume it might have had some of that asthmaephren left in it so not a whole dose even, while not knowing, I put my one dose of an albuterol treatment and BLAM! All of this and STILL hasn&#039;t helped my breathing. I would highly suggest running this by your doctor before using because if you&#039;re home alone and you have a bad reaction, it could close you up and you could die. Seriously, be careful with this stuff.""",5.0,0
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""Lost over ten pounds in ten days. Had some nausea on random days but not every day or consistently or necessarily when my dose went up. Pleased with results overall though my weight loss wasn&#039;t as dramatic or fast as other people&#039;s.""",10.0,3
Tramadol,ibromyalgia,"""Twenty plus years with Fibromyalgia and depression. Pristiq works best as my antidepressant. Tramadol very helpful for early morning stiffness, muscle pain. It takes about 30 minutes to work. Northstar manufacturer capsule does not allow me to nap in the afternoon for some reason which I like and is my only (positive) side-effect. Zydus manufacture pill makes me sleepy by afternoon and a headache. I would advise trying different manufacturers although the inactive ingredients don&#039;t seem to be very different. I wonder about that.
I was four years on oxycodone 10 mg and although I was able to work, it definitely had more of a &quot;narcotic&quot; effect and not as helpful as Tramadol. I am not susceptible to addiction and had no trouble withdrawing from oxycodone.""",9.0,26
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""My experience with the patch was terrible. I started it Wednesday night and by Evening of Thursday I had a headache and felt completely drained at work to the point where I had to ask my manager if I could be sent home. Went to bed around 9:30 and but kept frequently waking up throughout the night. I had the most intense nausea, threw up, and then threw up again in the morning. Felt as if I was pregnant even though I&#039;m not (on my period while I put the patch on). Immediately took the patch off me. The side effects were too brutal for me to endure.""",1.0,20
Xeloda,"Breast Cancer, Metastatic","""My husband is on it and is extremely fatigued- and I MEAN TIRED to where he can&#039;t walk w/o getting out of breath. He also coughs constantly and brings up white foamy phlegm. 
L girl, you said your mom passed soon after taking the drug. I&#039;m so sorry. Did she have issues with lungs and/or cough? I hope you see this but I&#039;m not sure you will since we can&#039;t message people on here apparently.""",3.0,6
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""My experience with Vicodin has been good.""",9.0,29
Dilaudid,Pain,"""I was in the hospital for appendicitis and I was given this to help with the pain and before the entire shot was inside of me my head hit the pillow and I had instant release of pain... Greatest pain killer I&#039;ve ever had""",10.0,52
Guanfacine,ADHD,"""My 7yr old who is autistic, has ADHD and epilepsy has taken guanfacine for about 3 years now.  Since 12/6/2016 she has been taking 1mg ER and we just increased to 2mg ER on 1/7/2017.  My girl is a new child, can focus more, is learning more, and is getting much better daily reports from school.  She is tired by the end of the day but I think it&#039;s due to her still adjusting to the dosage.  I am extremely happy with our results!""",8.0,12
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""I am 49 and my right knee has been hurting for a year.  MRI showed no tears, just worn cartilage.  Steriod shot gave immediate 100% relief from pain but only for 2 1/2 months.  Dr. gave me the series of Euflexa shots and the shots were not painful...just a little uncomfortable.  But I have had very little relief from pain.  I am having to take anti-inflammatory and pain pills but still not much relief.  Scared Dr. Is going to have to scope it.  """,2.0,51
Accutane,Acne,"""I would most definitely reccomend Accutane! the stuff is brilliant!!! i am 18 and have experienced bad skin for almost 2 years, i was constantly paranoid and unhappy and now i wake up instantly in a good mood, the side effects can be quite painful as i had very dry lips and dry patches all over my arms but they are only temporary and defo worth it!""",10.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I was on Tri-Nessa for 5 years never using any other form of birth control..no condoms or anything. I decided to switch birth control pills, 3 months later I got pregnant. Needless to say, I had the Doctor put me back on Tri-Nessa.""",10.0,48
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""I took Endep 145mg for 10 years.  It was fantastic for my insomnia and really helped with my Anxiety and Depression, but I always had poor word recall and memory. Dry mouth and dry eyes.  Severe constipation and no motivation. Weight gain. I recently came off them.

I&#039;ve been taking 30mg of Mirtazepam now.  I have none of the above side effects and so far I feel really good.""",8.0,28
Adderall XR,ADHD,"""I am only giving this a 7 because it definitely made a change in my ability to concentrate for long periods but it was not a pleasant experience. As soon as I took the medicine it would make me feel exhausted and tired. I would have to fight the tiredness to get any benefit out of it. By the end of the day I was drained. It also made me extra agitated. I couldn&#039;t focus on more than one thing at a time so when someone would distract me I would get very irritated. I also tensed up my muscles and had bad neck/bad pain. I switched to Ritalin but that was crap too. They put me on Vyvanse and it feels similar but less intense than adderall so we shall see.""",7.0,17
Benzaclin,Acne,"""My doctor prescribed Benzaclin after my other acne medicine stopped working for me. The first month was rough, my skin was really dry and it peeled alot. Things got better, my face cleared up, I did get some breakouts here and there but with a pea size amount of benzalin, it would shrink and dry out my pores and pimples. If you do not see results within a week or two, do not stop applying bezaclin! The first 6-8 weeks may be rough but it really does clear up your skin. And my scars have faded. Do not over apply the medicine, it can cause over dryness of the face and excessive peeling. Hope benzaclin will help you beat acne like it helped me!""",9.0,31
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I was on the Kireva birth control pill 3 years ago for 2 years straight and experienced no problems. I recently decided to go back on the pill but was suggested Monessa by my doctor. The first week I was on the pill I thought I was experiencing early pregnancy symptoms. Unbearable stomach/pelvic cramping to the point where I couldn&#039;t even sit up straight, headaches, complete loss of energy, crazy mood swings, loss of appetite/being disgusted by foods I normally love, and terrible nausea at all hours of the day, and very painful breast tenderness starting at the beginning of the 2nd week. I can&#039;t wait to get off of this. Ugh! 0/10""",1.0,0
Trintellix,Depression,"""I get anxiety and depression. I&#039;ve tried several antidepressants and for anxiety too none worked for me. They would cause drowsiness and didn&#039;t even work for my anxiety. I would be around my co-workers even felt like I was twitching and they couldn&#039;t walk by me because I felt like ants all over my body. I started taking Brintellix 10 mg and I&#039;m only 114 pounds. It works great for me, more alert at work and wake up at 6 am and feeling refreshed. """,9.0,97
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I have tried inhalers, patches, gums and zyban. After being addicted to nicotine since the age of 8 and cigarettes later in life, I tried Chantix. It is amazing. January 2007 was my last smoke at age 33. I started with the 1mg dose and on the first day of taking it, cigarettes tasted terrible. At first, I thought maybe just the cigarettes. After trying other brands, no it&#039;s the medicine.

After that, I was like what&#039;s the point? It tastes terrible and it gave me no enjoyment. 
After seeing so many of my family members sick and dying from tobacco over the years,I knew it was time to quit or follow their path.""",10.0,16
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I have had it for a few months now and haven&#039;t had to many problems. No spotting at all, very light and short periods although period pain has been a little worse than usual. No increase of appetite and no loss of sex drive. I like that I don&#039;t have to worry about it again for three years. My only real issue is I have noticed I&#039;m having a lot more mood swings though.""",8.0,16
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have been on this medication for about 5 to 6 months. And it works great for birth control. Even if you miss a pill or too by a little bit, you&#039;re still protected and it doesn&#039;t effect your period. But ever since I got on the pill, I&#039;m not myself. I&#039;m constantly depressed, and get bad mood swings. And my I have literally no sex-drive what so ever.""",4.0,22
Naproxen,Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""Didn&#039;t help at all, it did give me terrible heart burn though.""",1.0,1
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I was dealing with severe insomnia for a few months. Dr prescribed 10mg. It helped me fall asleep noticably quicker. No sleepwalking or anything, but then one night my work woke me after an hour or so and I was slightly impaired; stumbling through bedroom and slurring words. Felt like being drunk except that my mind was still fine, just body delayed. Otherwise,  it has been free of side effects and gets job done - except for heartburn. Experience it nightly after taking ambien and take an antacids""",8.0,14
Ultram,Chronic Pain,"""I have chronic pain in my muscles and joints. Diagnosed as unspecified auto immune. Hla-b27 positive. My uncle suffered from anyklosing spondylitis.I have suffered all symptoms except crohns disease and spinal fusion.""",10.0,22
Lyrica,Pain,"""My husband had pain in his testicles for over a year, he saw two different urologists, was referred to a pain clinic and they could not help him. Our GP prescribed Lyrica and after two pills he is pain free. It is a God-send. I wish more doctors knew about this medicine.""",10.0,30
Acyclovir,"Herpes Simplex, Suppression","""Love this medication has almost completely stopped all outbreaks, was having them about six to eight times a year mostly brought on by stress or my period, now taking acyclovir I&#039;m outbreak free no side effects noticed.""",9.0,42
Rifampin,"Tuberculosis, Prophylaxis","""This is very helpful to me. Thanks.""",10.0,7
Lorazepam,Insomnia,"""I was given Ativan for occasional use. I try to use it once every week or once every ten days for sleep. (0.5mg). I&#039;m lucky that I don&#039;t have to use it any more regularly because I don&#039;t work right now. I find that it helps me relax to sleep, and I wake up feeling and looking rested. The looking rested part is important because it tells me how good it is at actually calming the anxiety. I know that when my anxiety is high, even if I sleep 10hrs, I&#039;ll wake up tired and looking tired. But I think this medicine actually does a good job of getting rid of that anxiety, so your body can rest and get into some level of &quot;deep&quot; sleep.

But absolutely, really only use it on the day that you must.""",9.0,176
Estradiol,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""My doctor prescribed 10 mcg vagifem,then another doctor after hearing my complaints of leg cramp and other vague problems told me to stop using it.
But there is nothing out there which works for me,Premarin cream is not for me,combipatch I gave up long ago,so 10 mcg vagifem seems to be my only option.
all the other non hormone lubrications do not work.
So if you are taking it,watch closely for side effects,10mcg is the lowest dosage,25 mcg is not allowed by FDA in USA.""",8.0,28
Xarelto,"Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis","""can&#039;t take nsaids for gout and inflamation""",10.0,4
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I was on Celexa for a year and a half due to post partum. I slowly weened off it and was off for 6 months before the depression came back. I was then put on Pristiq. Big mistake. After 4 days, my pupils were dilated and I had sweats daily. I ended up being admitted to emergency and they said I had serotonin syndrome. Too much for me. """,2.0,15
Naloxegol,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""Before being put on movantik, I was only having a bowel movement some times 3 days, some time 5 or even hit 10 days once. Then I finally was put on movantik and now I&#039;m going every 2 days and at least I&#039;m not in pain when I go to the restroom.""",9.0,20
Zofran ODT,Nausea/Vomiting,"""This stuff works like a dream and quickly! I take over 20 meds a month, and sometimes I just get flat out nauseated from my &quot;cocktail from hell&quot;. I have also had it administered in an IV, and it cant be beat. The only downfall is the cost...the last I heard it is $20 per pill, and Medicaid balks at paying for it.""",10.0,5
Sertraline,Depression,"""Thank God for Zoloft! I wish I knew about depression decades ago! For the first time in years I see the world in color, have patience and actually care. Zoloft makes me a better me, a better parent and better person.  I take 100 mg in the morning and 100 mg at night.  NO SIDE EFFECTS! Sure wish I had weight loss, though!  A smidge of loss of interest in sex, but can still enjoy.""",10.0,166
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""Made me very irritable and tense.""",4.0,40
Bactrim,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on Bactrim and Aczone 7.5% for about a month now and my face is completely clear! I started noticing less breakouts the second week and by the end of the third week I had no new ones. I apply the Aczone in the morning before putting on makeup and then again at night after I wash my face. I&#039;m not totally sure if it&#039;s the Bactrim or the Aczone that&#039;s clearing it up (maybe a combination?) but it&#039;s improved so much that even my bf mentioned that he noticed a difference this past week. I&#039;ve also experienced no major side effects. My only concern is that once I slowly start to come off the medication, will the acne come back. Definitely give it a shot though if you&#039;ve been struggling with acne and don&#039;t want to resort to Accutane!""",9.0,2
Methylprednisolone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""The methylpredisone took away all my pain even in the worst places. I did have spasms in my spine that were a bit unnerving. I can only use it one week a month but the break from the pain is a God send.""",10.0,23
Naltrexone,Alcohol Dependence,"""I am beyond excited. I have struggled and Tried Everything.. .nothing worked just worse and worse relapses and shear hell of a Deep fear/Shame. Shut myself away. Just started week 4. 
I had bad nausea but it left on day 5. I just reduced and stayed on 25mgs. Then up to 50mgs as instructed by Dr and the C3Foundation. The latter is a brilliant support forum in the journey.
The 1st, 3 days a bottle of red wine lasted all that time!!  
I do believe, however, having read Dr David Sinclair&#039;s book:&quot;The Cure for Alcoholism, that extinction of much reduction to safe levels does take at least 3-4 months. 
It is a miracle! Wish I had found before all my detoxes, nasty punishing treatment centre where I was stripped naked to search me, AA etc. It works""",10.0,31
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I was taking this medication for over two years had to stop it because my memory is terrible. Places I have been going for over ten years I forgot where they were and how to get there. This medicine has messed up my life, even after I stopped it my memory still hasn&#039;t returned. I deal with this everyday and it scares me so bad. I have to write things down everyday in order to remember. It did help with my headaches a little but if I had read up on this medication before I started I can promise you I would not have taken it.""",2.0,35
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""After 2 years of terrible 3 days disabling migraines I did have a break from the migraines with this medicine. It took 2 months to decrease pain from 8 to 2. I do have to follow a very strict diet , I use the pre-diabetic diet even though I&#039;m not have diabetes.""",10.0,0
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,Constipation,"""I was taking pain medication because of tonsilectomy and hadn&#039;t had any bowel movements in 5 Nights I took 6 TSP on the 5th night and went to sleep with nothing in the morning,I then drank some water and had another 6 TSP in the morning and waiting 1 hour which promptly has been clearing my bowels.I haven&#039;t pooped myself like many others""",10.0,9
Clonazepam,Panic Disorde,"""I have been on it for about two months and it truly works for those panic attacks. Really good, and is not as addicting as Xanax! I would recommend for panic and anxiety.""",10.0,27
Oxybutynin,Hyperhidrosis,"""I have suffered from Hyperhidrosis since childhood. I always wished to live a normal life just like other people though I saw other people suffered differently and I kept myself silent and cried in silence. It took me more time to prepare myself travelling on trains and buses so people won&#039;t smell my sweat (mold smell) from my feet. I could wipe my hands constantly but feet was hard to manage. Today I feel so happy and positive taking oxybutynin. I have no thoughts about sweat. I used to wonder how would a medication control my brain? The minute I thought about sweat, it would appear! but I am sweat free because of this medication and I am thankful of researchers, doctors, scientist, pharmaceutical companies and of course above all God.""",10.0,30
Metformin,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""its hard to deal with metformin i have been on this drug about 6 months now it does settle but takes a while as they increase you dose every so often but my periods have become more regular and i have lost nearly 2 stone but the side affects are horrible at time but i stuck to it and its really helped me""",10.0,22
Accutane,Acne,"""So far I have had excellent results using Accutane.""",10.0,18
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;m a 22 year old female, recently diagnosed with bipolar, I took this medication for a month and it was pure hell, made me an emotional wreck (never was emotional) crying out of nowhere, made my anxiety even worse, made me extremely tired, made me paranoid to the point where I thought I was going to die. Over all I have no positive notes to tell. Didn&#039;t work for me but hey everyone is different.""",1.0,11
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve had mirena for a month now, other than the off and on bleeding I&#039;ve experienced no crazy hormonal changes or weight gain. I was worried to start a birth control with heavy hormones because everything I&#039;ve tried when I was younger really packed on the pounds. After giving birth to my little one I decided mirena was the right choice for me. I&#039;m super happy so far with my choice although I can&#039;t wait for the constant bleeding to stop but I know it will with time. I also felt nothing with the insertion process but I think it&#039;s because I recently had a baby.""",8.0,8
Lubiprostone,"Constipation, Chronic","""Excellent I&#039;m so glad I was given the medication I feel so much better""",10.0,56
Accutane,Acne,"""Best decision of my life! My acne since I&#039;ve had in fourth grade is gone, and I feel so much happier. My confidence has increased massively and I am no longer depressed. The medicine did make me drowsy, ill-tempered, dry skin, and horrendous break outs. But, overall this medicine has worked wonders for me and is completely worth it!""",10.0,27
Harvoni,Hepatitis C,"""My last test results were today Sweeeeeet stress went out the window, Hep C Free, It trully is the cure matter of factly  My last test was 4 months after the last pill, becuse I moved and it took that long to get set up for blood work. Harvoni! thank YOU, Thank You! ThankYOU!, I was CURED BY HARVONI, My royal Blood is clean Blood now..

earthsgold""",10.0,46
Clonazepam,Panic Disorde,"""I have had anxiety for about 4 years now. It started after 
I graduated high school and has worsened since I had my son. I have tried Prosac, Lexapro and Cymbalta. I have also tried Xanax for my bad panic attacks. Recently I tried Depakote because my doctor said I had signs of bipolar disorder. After all that nothing seemed to help except the Klonopin. I am taking it now by itself and I don&#039;t feel that HORRIBLE anxious feeling anymore. Highly Recommended !""",9.0,158
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""I have just started this med. This is day 3 of taking it and it has not helped with anxiety at all. In some ways it makes it worse. It clouds my head and not being able to think heightens my anxiety. It does although put me to sleep within a couple hours (Zzzquil does that job better though), but the anxiety stays present.""",1.0,39
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,Constipation,"""as an occasional user,  MoM is the most dependable and gentle laxative I&#039;ve ever used.""",10.0,15
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve taken countless birth controls mainly because I used to have awful, heavy periods and I have had to switch numerous times due to a problem always arising with the BC I take. I have always had clear skin. Not perfect; a breakout here and there, but nice skin. I have been on June Fe for 2 months now and my skin is horrendous. I have back acne. My chest is even breaking out. I have bumps all over my forehead and cheeks (I have NEVER had acne on my cheeks) and even starting to come up on my neck. Do NOT take this for acne. Luckily, I haven&#039;t had any severe mood swings or depressions which is why I switched BC pills last time. I heard this medication was bad about making you crazy or depressed. All I know is this stuff made me break out bad""",5.0,1
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""My experience was HORRIBLE. I was prescribed this medication for a UTI. 30 minutes after taking the first dose, my mood changed for the worst. I became extremely irritable and suddenly super hungry. My appetite eventually went away completely, but my irritability did not. I went into a psychotic rage at one point when my mom was yelling for no reason(like always, typical mom) and was provoking me, and hadn&#039;t seen my texts of me telling her I was having a bad reaction so she didn&#039;t know. Then before bed, I felt like I was deathly ill, my body was aching, major headache, chills, racing heart. I have anxiety so this medication caused my heart to race even more. I then began crying uncontrollably and felt overwhelmingly sad. Never taking again!""",1.0,3
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""Apart from putting on weight - Lyrica has been great.  I sleep (a miracle in itself) and have felt no pain.""",6.0,21
Synthroid,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""My thyroid disease was caught by my determination to find the real cause to my sudden physical &amp; mental change. Long story short I had thyroid cancer twice (2010 &amp; 2012). April 2013 was thyroidectomy, radiation 3 months later. It&#039;s taken all my strength not to give up. I&#039;m finally on 175mcg &amp; my endocrinologist is brushing off my complaints of being depressed over nothing, tired, weak, cold, forgetful, wake up to aching feet. She said 2.1 is in range &amp; Synthroid is the solution. It isn&#039;t enough! It or my dose isn&#039;t jiving with my body. I&#039;m so tired of being tired. Some days it feels like I have cinder blocks tied to my feet.""",3.0,200
Zovia 1 / 35,Birth Control,"""I started it freshman year of high school because it would clear up my acne (not bad case of acne at all) But I went on it and it worked. I saw that my skin was clearing up and I was very pleased with it.

I had my first serious relationship freshman year of college and thought the pill would help if anything were to happen with that I was at least being safe, if anything were to get to that point of the relationship.

I see a lot of people saying they were moody that isn&#039;t the case at all with me. I was fine when TOM made his visit I would get on the first day I would get the occasional cramp then it would go away. My mood never change, I was still happy and healthy.

See what your doctor recommends, every pills is different for everyone.""",10.0,3
Tramadol,Pain,"""Contrary to what I&#039;ve read on some forums this is NOT a strong NSAID. It is a pain medicine (read the insert). It works partially by working on the opiate receptors in the brain. You may a teeny tiny bit euphoric the first time.
 
That said I found it very good for moderate to moderately severe spinal degeneration pain and have been prescribed this for a few years. I take it in addition to an NSAID, athritis strength Tylenol and muscle relaxants (as needed) but this was a Godsend for a long time. The limit is 400mg a day.""",8.0,157
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been on the NuvaRing for 4 months and I love it! I haven&#039;t had a single problem with it. It never comes out or moves at all during sex or anytime. I had a lot of problems with the mirena before so I switched to the Nuvaring and I&#039;m so glad that I did. It also increased my breast size and I won&#039;t complain about that!""",10.0,5
Zelnorm,"Constipation, Chronic","""I was 25 when I was finally diagnosed with IBS-C. I only took Zelnorm ONCE and i immediately felt better for a week. IT basically flushed my system out all at once and I never felt so good in my life. I didn&#039;t take it regularly only when  I REALLY needed it. 2 pills did the trick.""",10.0,12
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on the medicine exactly 1 month for my Depression with severe anxiety . The first 3 weeks I was on 20mg, and the first week and a half was the absolute worst. Everything felt wrong, my relationship, my job, my whole life... but I have been feeling this way for quite some time... I also got very vivid dreams and nightmares. However after a week and a half (my boyfriend says this as well) it is like a light switched on inside my head and everything got better. Not fantastic but a whole lot better. Yeah there were issues in my life and my relationship has been rocky but I had optimism and felt love that I had not felt in a long time &lt;3
5 days ago, I was increased to 40mg and here comes the absolute worst again... but this time I KNOW it will get better. Don&#039;t give up!""",8.0,15
Junel Fe 1.5 / 30,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for about 4 years now and its worked wonderfully for me. It completely regulated my period, the flow and not to mention it&#039;s prevented pregnancy flawlessly.""",10.0,5
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""One thing for sure. It definitely prevents pregnancy because you can&#039;t have sex due to the fact you&#039;re constantly bleeding. I got my  second shot on July 10th and I have been bleeding ever since with occasional clots and it&#039;s almost the end of August. It&#039;s very frustrating and annoying. I definitely will not be getting the third shot! And the medical facilities that provide the shot have no clue. #neveragain""",1.0,20
Methadone,Opiate Withdrawal,"""Starting the methadone treatment was the best thing for me it saved my life turned my life around for the better just when I thought I was at the end of the rope that I just wanted to die. Someone told me about the methadone I tried it and it worked. """,10.0,37
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""Been on 3 different types of birth control this past year, giving each one 3 months to adjust to my body.  This one has been the worst yet... instead of my periods getting lighter, they now last 7  days with severe cramps for the first couple of days.  The third month, my breasts inflated and were so painful.  I literally couldn&#039;t wear a bra with an underwire.  This past month, I also began feeling nauseous, faint, constipated, exhausted-yet can&#039;t sleep, and just started experiencing some blood in my discharge.  I still have 1 more week of the pill before the inactive pills. """,1.0,3
Belviq,Obesity,"""So this Sunday will make exactly one month since I started Belviq and I need to re-up on my script. This is the God&#039;s honest truth. I started at 211 pounds the first week I was too tired to exercise but I tried maybe 2 days that week. The 2nd week was much better the tiredness was gone and I got over the headaches so I was able to work out that entire week. Nothing hard core just walking at a steady pace. the 3rd week I didn&#039;t do bad during the week however I stopped working out. My weight hit a plateau and I was pissed so I started working out again. I&#039;M PROUND TO ANNOUNCE THAT I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 18 POUNDS IN ONE MONTH !!!

This medication requires not just eating better but exercise!!!""",8.0,50
Cefdinir,Sinusitis,"""Horrible. Given for sinus infection. Day 8 today not feeling better. Got the rash right away but tolerated it because I was so miserable from sinus infection I wanted to get better. Day 5 flu like symptoms, thought maybe I had caught the flu from son? Now don&#039;t think that was it, think it was the meds. High fever aches and pains. Have had horrible headaches throughout, assumed it was because of sinusitis now wondering if it was from meds. called doctor on day 6 and she said to keep taking it and call back if not better in another day. Now have developed cough and diarrhea. After reading these reviews wish I had read them sooner.... pretty sure all my new symptoms not related to sinus infection but to this medicine.""",1.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Like the others here, I had been on Loestrin 24Fe for about six years before I was forced to switch to Minastrin because they discontinued it. It was awful, gave me horrible mood swings and I kept having huge fights with my boyfriend and everyone and I knew it was this pill because that is not like me at all. As soon as I switched the mood swings went away.""",2.0,14
Dilaudid,Pain,"""I had a severe ear infection and was given Norco. I am not a regular narcotic patient and knew Norco was fairly strong, but to no avail did it help my ear. It hurt like you&#039;d not believe, and went to the emergency room for the pain I was experiencing in my right ear. I was given an IV of antibiotics and a dose of dilaudid as well. It helped so much that I even fell asleep while they probed my ear. The doctor ordered a second dose before I was released and then was placed back on Norco for 7 days. Again, 2 days later, my other ear became infected and was again admitted into the hospital for an examination. Another infected ear, the left side this time, and was treated with exactly the same medication with the same results. It works for me.""",9.0,14
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I told myself to write a review if the pill ended up succeeding - and it did! On the 29th I had protected sex with my boyfriend, only to come to find out that after he came and pulled out, the condom had broke and it was too late. It was two weeks after my most fertile day, so I had a low chance of getting pregnant, but I had a mental breakdown and we went to get the pill. I took it about 11 hours after the incident. After reading these reviews and some of the side effects it can have + the few that failed, I anxiously awaited side effects. The same day I was extremely drowsy. Over the next week, my boobs felt like punching bags, I had mild cramps &amp; was nauseous but it was bearable. My period ended up being a few days late, but it&#039;s here!""",10.0,8
Detrol LA,Overactive Bladde,"""Took it for 2 weeks and my condition got worse. Not worth the side effects--dry eyes, mouth and skin, lethargic and sleepy. Had to go 5-6 times a night and sometimes 10 times before lunch.""",1.0,29
Dymista,,"""Dymisia  is literally the best thing that has ever happened to me. I&#039;m basically allergic to everything (environmental factors, seasonal allergies, dust, animals, literally everything aside from foods). I have tried so many otc  and precription pills. At one point I was taking 3 medications by mouth and having six allergy shots A WEEK and if I missed only one of my pills I&#039;d be bed ridden with terrible symptoms. I tried Dymista last year And it works wonders. Highly recommended.""",10.0,15
Tysabri,Multiple Sclerosis,"""Avonex stopped working for my mom around 2006, and her quality of life was quickly deteriorating. She was using a walker and her neurologist suggested Tysabri. After discussing the severe and rare side effects, such as Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML), she and my stepfather decided to go for it. She took Tysabri for just over 4 years before we started noticing signs of decline in speech and motor function. In January 2011, it was confirmed she had PML. The doctors told us she had 3 weeks to 3 months, but we had her for 8 months (and one more birthday) before she passed away in October 2011 at the age of 53. Tysabri gave her a better quality of life for longer than she could have hoped without it.""",6.0,123
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Do not use this form of birth control! I have had it for 2 months and I&rsquo;ve taken it out after a week each time due to increased blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. I&rsquo;ve been on the pill and had depo no issues in the past. Worst form of birth control I&rsquo;ve experienced. Save yourself the trouble and DO NOT USE THIS!""",1.0,2
Doxycycline,Acne,"""My 17 year old son began Doxycycline 7 weeks ago. When the Dermatologist said it would &quot;probably get worse before it gets better&quot;, she wasn&#039;t kidding. He broke out in places that he never had acne before....especially on the forehead and they were large, red, and painful. He became so discouraged and wanted to stop taking it, but after reading reviews about keeping up with it, I encouraged him to stick it out. Now, starting week 7, we are finally seeing results. The pimples are fewer and smaller in size and the red spots from old pimples are fading. I have to admit that I had my doubts, but the change us definitely happening. Bottom line......stay the course. Also, my son is using Tretinoin as a topical cream in conjunction to Doxy.""",8.0,25
Differin,Acne,"""I was prescribed Differin 3 weeks ago. Two days after getting the prescription I finally purchased the item and started treatment that night. Worst mistake ever. 


My skin is not sensitive at all, and I mean at all. I have literally put bleach on it and nothing has happened. Not only has using this item every other day (at bedtime) made my skin breakout, it has also:
- made it extremely sensitive 
- caused chemical-like burns 
- blistered 
- made my oily/combo skin dry in some patches 
- caused my eyes (while I didn&#039;t even apply it here) get wrinkles and burn 24/7. 

I can&#039;t even apply creams/face masks that usually soothed my skin when it was irritated. Horrible product, should be made illegal.""",1.0,33
Thorazine,Schizophrenia,"""As a child it helped me at high dose for 6 1/2 years.. Now my son is taking at a high dose it&#039;s a night and day difference but also he&#039;s having now side effects that limit his function to the point his blood pressure is very unstable and he is having muscle rigidity, tremors, vagal syncope an ER doctor said autonomic instability ... We are lowering now as to be able too add another with less side effects with his arrhythmia which even with me being Autistic Schizophrenic like him challenging to control and watch as he&#039;s in full psychosis at this point... But I will say Thorazine is golden compared to the rest and we&#039;ve tried the rest he likes the calm and it actually stops the parasomnia... But it&#039;s just now the serious side effects of this...""",10.0,6
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I love my Implanon. The only con would be the periods and their time that they last and not knowing when they are coming. This is my first Implanon and I will definitely get a new one in the following months!""",10.0,6
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Well I got the Nexplanon this year (2017) right after I give birth to my son. It&#039;s been 3 months that I got this method  and at first I had my period like always it was regular lasted the same days as always and it has been great .... The only thing that I don&#039;t like is that I get mood swings like I can be normal and in a matter of nothing I get really cranky and bitchy and I had loose all my patience with my 2 year old son. About the wight I haven&#039;t gained any weight or lost any so I&#039;m OK with that...  HEADACHES everyday since I got the implant so I guess everybody is different and the adaptation would be different in everyone.""",10.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""So the first time I was on the pill, I was put on Beyaz. Beyaz made me gain about 15  Ibs. It made me crazy with mood swings. I got off of it within 6 months. After that I would go back and forth on whether to get back on birth control. So about a month and a half ago, I decided to go to the doctor for a check up. I told my doctor about my experience with Beyaz. He told me that he had the perfect birth control for me, Lo Loestrin Fe. I was scared to take it but it was worth a shot. If anything this birth control has made my weight stick. I have had NO mood swings. No weight gain. The only symptoms I&#039;ve had was going from a C cup to a D cup, and breast tenderness near my period, which is overall normal for me. This is the best birth control by far.""",10.0,22
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the Nuva ring before this nexplanon implant and 
I ended up pregnant so after I had my daughter I received my implant on July 25th,2016. I bled the first 4 months non stop. Almost a year later my period comes every two weeks but the fact is it takes about 11 days for it to stop which gives me about a 3 day of no bleeding. I see why it&#039;s so highly effective and so called recommended you can&#039;t be intimate at all without fear of bleeding my fiance will not touch me at all not - even on my 3 day break cause he is afraid to hurt me cause even when I&#039;m off my period I get the worst stomach cramps on the plus side HEYY IM NOT PREGNANT!!!""",2.0,4
Teriparatide,Osteoporosis,"""I have been injecting Forteo for two full weeks.  My back pain is demished significantly and my stamina has improved expeditiously!   I feel like there is hope for my future today.
I am 63 female with one severe L1 fracture and a new fracture at L8.  My  scoliosis  is the double curved kind and I have two bulges protruding at the twist.  One is pushing on my spinal column.  

My doctor found me a $50.00 co-pay card for this drug but the normal copay this month was $487.00.  

I can say that I actually feel younger and thankful for the diminished pain and gained stamina.  I do feel grateful.""",10.0,79
Gabapentin,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I&#039;ve been taking Ropinirole HCL 1mg 3 times daily starting at 5:00 P.M. and another at around 7 and one more around 9 for years but it wasn&#039;t doing much for my restless legs. I can&#039;t sit for very long if I don&#039;t have it in my system. Even when driving I have the horrible jumping and restless legs. My doctor just recently put me on Gabapentin 300mg, one pill at bedtime. The first night I took it was great I finally had more than a few hours of sleep. But last night when I took one I didn&#039;t feel it was doing anything so I took another Gabapentin. Now I&#039;m up after 2 hours of sleep and my legs are driving me crazy. I just took another Ropinirole so I hope I can calm down, I&#039;m just so weary. Why is Gabapentin not doing anything? Right now I could just scream!""",5.0,4
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""I took this for chlamydia and my course was four horse tablets all at once. By the time I got home from the clinic I was very, very tired so went to bed. Within 30 minutes I was experiencing the worst stomach cramps in the world, but it did not kill me and I have endo so stomach pain is nothing new. It passed within two hours and I had no more side effects and the infection was gone. To be honest, I recommend the pills all at once because it is over and done with and you feel fine before the day is out.""",10.0,4
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""I had a severe allergic reaction to this medication. My face and arms turned red, and had difficulty breathing close to 16 hours after taking the medication even after taking Singular and Claritin to knock off the effect of the allergy.""",1.0,22
Tramadol,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I&#039;m a 40 yr. old with arthritis in both my knees (hereditary). I only take pain medication when I can&#039;t stand the pain while working out. But it does WORK! I LOVE IT, AND I HOPE IT CONTINUES TO WORK FOR ME.""",10.0,28
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I&#039;ve had pretty much all the side effects! It&#039;s really scary and I got super paranoid. I thought I was going to die I felt so weak, but that&#039;s just the pill doing its job! I have no more funky smell I feel so much better the experience was bad but the outcome was perfect. 4 pills a day for 4 days!""",10.0,11
Methyldopa,High Blood Pressure,"""I had been taking Clonidine for over three years when I was Wheaned off to Methyldopa. Since I&#039;m allergic to 53 other RX&#039;s it actually was a shot in the dark. Since taking the Methyldopa, I have more energy than I&#039;ve had in years. I&#039;ve even started back taking yoga classes, something I never could have done before. I&#039;m not sleepy anymore, I don&#039;t have the dy mouth anymore, my libedo has returned and it has given me my life back. I can&#039;t speak for anyone else, but the tingling of the feet is a small price to pay for having a vital life back again.  I take two tablets per day along with Atenonol and I feel 20 again. I&#039;ve never looked or felt better. It also makes your fingernails grow, and my face is glowing, I&#039;m 63 years old.""",10.0,2
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""I was screened for Adult ADHD and was diagnosed inattentive type.  I was screened after totaling 12 cars in 5 years due to distractability.  My grades have gone up, and the car accidents have gone down, so far anyway.  I take 15mg 2-4 times daily.""",10.0,1
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""Great pill. Much better than Xanax or any other benzoyl for that matter
.  Not prescribed very often here in US but if you are lucky enough to get it prescribed then enjoy the rest and the peace and serenity beforehand""",9.0,36
Amlodipine / hydrochlorothiazide / valsartan,ge HCT (amlodipine / hydrochlorothiazide / valsartan),"""After trying several other medicines with no improvement, they put me on Exforge HCT. I had some dizziness at first but my blood pressue is consistent in the normal range and I feel much better.""",10.0,15
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the implant in April so I&#039;m almost 3 months in. I&#039;ve been spotting for about 2 months with a few breaks in between the last three days. Of course the spotting is annoying but it&#039;s really nothing that can&#039;t be handled. I can use panty liners as opposed to pads and they work perfectly and they&#039;re much cheaper. I actually lost a few pounds which is nice and I haven&#039;t had terrible mood swings (I pretty much haven&#039;t had any to be honest). I feel like my sex drive has either stayed the same or gone up just because I don&#039;t want to have sex with my bf on the days I am spotting so I literally look forward to those breaks. I&#039;m going to wait it out a couple more months to see if the bleeding stops. But I think this is honestly worth a try.""",8.0,8
Maxalt,Migraine,"""It is the only med that has helped my migraines!""",10.0,6
Apixaban,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""I was diagnosed with afibs about 6 years ago. Given flecinide and told to take 2 low dose aspirin. Recently the doctor told me aspirin was not sufficient to prevent a stroke. He prescribed eliquis 5mg twice a day. I have been suffering with headaches. They feel like pressure on the top of my head. In addition ,I am very tired and I don&#039;t feel as though I think as clearly. I will be seeing the doctor next week. I hope he takes me off this medication. I honestly do not feel well. I am 72 years of age.""",5.0,59
Aviane,Birth Control,"""Aviane is the first pill I have been on. So far I have had no spotting just a few pimples here and there and NO major mood swings. I do tend to get mad a bit faster but it&#039;s no big deal. I haven&#039;t gained any weight. I actually lost 4 lbs. Plus I heard of it lessening your sex drive. I actually feel like being more active while on this pill. Altogether I think it works great .. just remember everyone&#039;s body is different.""",9.0,4
Naproxen,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""I had anterior cervical corpectomy 3 weeks ago, in pain constantly, don&#039;t want to get addicted to harder drugs so I am trying this, has helped immensely. Will continue, now can get a good nights sleep pain free, try it.""",9.0,10
Methylprednisolone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""So I work at a hospital and am constantly on my feet, walking/running for 12+ hrs straight. Somehow I injured my foot and started limping by the end of my shifts. Went to the Dr on Friday and she gave me a packet... Its Monday morning and my foot feels a ton better. The swelling is almost gone completely. No side effects, no redness of the face, nothing... Give it a 10 for working great for me!""",10.0,39
Botox,Overactive Bladde,"""Have suffered from leaking all my life which became so much worse as l passed the menopause. Saw consultant for years who then said he could not help me. I was devastated. 
Then saw another who gave me several different tablets to use together although that wasn&#039;t the norm. Then offered me Botox. It worked beautifully straight away. My whole life changed for the better. Had the treatment twice and then a totally different illness became evident and l had an operation.
Applied to have the Botox again and l am having it for the third time next week. I&#039;m so pleased.
Shame for those it didn&#039;t work well for but for me it&#039;s a life changer.""",10.0,62
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on aubra for a month and a half currently and I feel great. The first week I had constant headaches but they went away and now everything is fine. My periods became shorter and I&#039;m not pregnant so I definitely like this pill.""",10.0,3
Insta-Glucose,Hypoglycemia,"""We use this at our hospital for patients who are still awake but less than 50 blood glucose level.""",9.0,13
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I can not tell the difference when I take or do not.""",6.0,10
Latuda,Schizophrenia,"""I took Latuda for about 5 months. First two weeks at 20mg - worked fine. Thought clearer, overall better mood. Two weeks later I was bumped up to 40mg - problems ensued. Severe restlessness (akathisia). Was then bumped up to 80mg, then 120, then down to 100... the akathisia became more unbearable at every dose. That, and my brain started feeling overly stimulated and my body gained this sense of underlying fear. Plus, I gained TERRIBLE anxiety. I can verify the anxiety stemmed from the Latuda because I forgot to take my meds one night and it was gone by the following morning. I&#039;m giving Latuda a 6 because I know how it felt when it worked properly and I know it benefits many. Unfortunately, things just didn&#039;t work out for me big picture.""",6.0,12
Flagyl,Diverticulitis,"""I had side effects from these drugs but found when I did not take them at the same time it wasn&#039;t as bad. In States where it&#039;s legal, THC help with the diverticulitis as well as the side effects of flagyl and cipro.""",8.0,15
Dutasteride,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Been on it for a week and so far I really have seen improvement.  Have middle lobe enlarged prostate.  Have had symptoms for probably 20 years but mid-lob diagnosis was not found out until a sonogram of the prostate.  No side effects so far.  Sex drive seems to be okay.  Was worried about that one.  Now instead of going to urinate 1-2 times an hour I now go about once every 4 hours!  Huge improvement.""",10.0,93
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""I have suffered from insomnia for many years and tried a lot of different meds to help me stay asleep. I had no problem falling asleep but I would only stay asleep 1 to 4 hours and some nights I wouldn&#039;t sleep at all. Sometimes I went 6 to 14 days with only cat naps for 15-30 minutes during the day. I would even fall asleep exercising riding a stationary bike. But no more! I have been on Belsorma fo about 3 1/2 months and I feel like a new person. Now I&#039;m sleeping 6 -10 hours a night. Sure I still have a few nights(about 10) where I only sleep 3-5 hours. But I&#039;ll take that ANY day compared to the past. I started out on 10mg and have just moved up to 20mg. But no side affects. Except perhaps a little weight gain. But it&#039;s worth it. Go ahead!""",8.0,36
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""this drug makes all my anxiety go away.or makes it not as noticiable to me.""",10.0,47
Sodium chloride,Nasal Congestion,"""I just tried this, a pharmacist recommended to it me to keep my nose from drying out from using my oral inhaler, I often get bad nose bleeds. This stuff burns like crazy! I put just a tiny bit in the front part of each nostril. I felt like my nose was on FIRE. And the post-nasal drip that went down the back of my throat burned quite a bit too. After about 4 mins my nose feels better, but to be honest, I&#039;m not sure it&#039;s because the stuff worked or because the burning stopped. Next time, if there is a next time, I&#039;ll try just putting a bit above my upper lip in front of my nostrils. """,2.0,6
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I am 20 and have taken this pill for a little over a year. I have yet to get pregnant, so it does its job as far as I am aware. I haven&#039;t personally had the side effects of low sex drive or acne; my skin actually has cleared up a lot since starting it. I did, however, gain about 10 lbs after starting Microgestin (thankfully losing 5 lbs since the initial gain). Additionally, I noticed dramatic mood swings and depression. I feel like I cry over minor details, and I never used to cry about practically anything. It&#039;s the only birth control method I have tried and my insurance makes it free.""",8.0,5
Seasonique,Birth Control,"""I have been on Seasonique for 3 months now. I recently started to have a light breakthrough bleeding and cramps (which I had almost NEVER gotten before). My acne is semi-normal for my young age. Maybe it&#039;s a little more severe than usual, but not much. I started reading all the reviews because I was worried about my bleeding and cramps. My side effects are no where NEAR as bad as some peoples&#039;. I still suggest this birth control for anybody thinking about it. It has been AMAZING not having to worry about my period!""",8.0,0
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""I had an eye test and found that my vision was much worse.  While waiting for my new lenses she gave me Xiidra eye drops and a coupon, plus some Systane eye drops that I used just over a month (33 days). After a month of Xiitra/Systane my vision changed drastically. She ran another eye exam and showed me the difference of both exams. My last exam was perfect compared to a month ago which was unrecognizable letters. The best insurance offered my wife as an RN won&#039;t cover Xiitra. That&#039;s $500+ a month to you and me.""",10.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""28, never had kids. So I had skyla put in the 19th of November. The experience of having it put in is something I wasn&#039;t prepared for. It wasn&#039;t that it was cramps, I felt more of intense pressure then anything else. 9.5/10 pain.  I&#039;m now a week in to having it and let me tell you, I am an emotional wreck. One minute I am happy, next I&#039;m definitely not!  I have no idea how long this is going to last, but I sure as hope not for long. It&#039;s ridiculous. Now, as for the bleeding. I have not had any of the spotting, or anything of the sort. So that&#039;s a plus. Occasionally I will feel slight cramps but only really minor. As for the sex part, my partner has felt the wire or thread a few time during intercourse. So thats not fun..""",7.0,1
Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""Amoxicilin/Clarithrimycin/Lansoprazole

Started taking them yesterday after receiving a letter saying I have a stomach infection, after having a blood test. 

I have bile in my mouth 24/7 and I have been sick twice, I&#039;ve had to lay down all day.
Phone doc&#039;s he said now I&#039;ve started the antibiotics I should keep at it.
He offered sickness pills... so will have to pick that up tomorrow... well someone will have to.

Hope this isnt a whole week effect!

I&#039;ve been on omeprazole for years, coming off them was bad for a week but after that I was fine... now I&#039;m back unwell with 3 tablets to take.

Not living the dream. Belly hurts with slight cramping, bile in mouth 24/7, calms down mid days but starts back up again when I take my next dose.""",5.0,3
Paroxetine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Paxil definitely works....... but I went from 120lbs to 148lbs in 6 months... for some, this may not bother them since the medicine does actually work. But for me, I can&#039;t deal with it! I&#039;ve never changed my eating habits, and I get plenty of exercise. My weight have never changed besides a lb here and there for YEARS. It&#039;s no doubt this medicine will make you gain weight... you just have to choose whether this side effect outweighs the benefits or not.""",4.0,1
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""I have been on this pain patch for 2 years and I do not think very highly of it. Because I still have tremendous pain even though its suppose to provide relief around the clock. It does take the edge off. But the side effects aren&#039;t that great. You will withdrawal from it after you have been on it more than a couple months, its terrible. And while I wait for a p.a. every month sometimes it has taken up to a week for insurance to approve a med I get every month for last 2 years. Withdrawals are horrific with this medicine. I&#039;m actually and honestly thinking about next withdrawal I go through after I&#039;m done. Never putting another patch on me!!! I&#039;d rather take ibuprofen and not have all the side effects. For pain relief equal to ibuprofen!""",2.0,7
Triamcinolone,Osteoarthritis,"""No one warned me that there were ANY side effects to worry about.  I was given 2 injections into my left hip of Kenalog 40.  Later the first evening,  my face was hot and turned scarlet red.  The red swelling went into my right eye and felt like sand.  Then I started getting dizzy.  My blood pressure was off the charts and my blood sugar Doubled!  I had to lay down and all I did was sweat.  I thought I was having a heart attack!!  The next day,  the facial rash was better,  but the dizziness turned into violent shaking!  When sitting very still,  it felt like my whole body was on top of a paint shaker.  I got horrible diarrhea that lasted for days.  My OLP flared into a bloody mess.  It took 12 to 15 weeks to even feel kind of normal again""",2.0,3
Vraylar,Bipolar Disorde,"""I remember eagerly waiting for this medicine to come out, and when it finally did, I think I must&#039;ve been one of if not the only patient my psychiatrist had on it. At first, while taking it in the morning, I felt super nauseated (lost weight from it actually), and felt like I didn&#039;t want to get out of bed for anything. So I started taking it at night, which helped a little, but then it suddenly became stimulating for me, so I started taking it in the morning again. That&#039;s when I started noticing the therapeutic benefit setting in, which took roughly a week to start setting in. I quit taking it a month and a half later because of akathisia, but decided to give it another go here recently, and haven&#039;t really had any problems.""",9.0,18
Tapentadol,Pain,"""Helped with my pain (scoliosis), but after a few days I bacame very groggy even on the lowest dose (50 2x per day) Cannot take in the morning. They actually seem STRONGER than Vicoden wich I had before, because of the groggy side effect I really feel doped up on them and have told my Dr. I will use in the future for severe pain as needed, not as a daily thing.""",5.0,43
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""Forget taking tamiflu/oseltamivir!  You are better off dealing with the flu symptoms.  I felt flu symptoms coming on this past Monday , saw the doctor on Tuesday and he prescribed tamiflu.   While I thought I was improving Tuesday, after taking tamiflu Tuesday late afternoon, and two doses on Wednesday, I have not been able to sleep either Tuesday or Wednesday nights, have extreme abdominal pain, endless diarrhea, terrible nausea .  But for taking tamiflu I would be feeling much better and would have returned to work today.  Tamiflu is now treating the garbage disposal!   I called and advised my doctor.""",1.0,0
Dulcolax,Bowel Preparation,"""Vomiting, pain, weakness.  Unable to stand up.  Had to cancel colonoscopy at 2 am.
HORRIBLE.""",1.0,10
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""Flu came on quickly on Saturday.  Docs office was closed and I was sick all day Sunday and called first thing Monday morning and they got me in for an appointment.  Fever was 102 with chills, headache, etc.  I got the flu shot several months prior but it covered the wrong strain which is the one that hit me.  Doc gave me prescription for Tamiflu which I started right away.  I still stayed home from work Monday and Tuesday but felt better on Wednesday, still a bit sluggish though.  Did this help shorten the duration? Not certain but I think it definitely did help.""",8.0,13
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""Best drug out there for pain""",10.0,90
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""The reviews on this site scared me so much so that I almost didn&#039;t take this prescription. 

I&#039;ve only taken two doses so far, and both times, I took it with food, but I have nothing strange to report. No drowsiness, no racing heart, no headaches (and I might add that headaches/migraines are very common for me). 

 I&#039;m already staring to feel some relief from my UTI symptoms. I know everyone is different, but I&#039;ve not experienced anything out of the ordinary this far.""",9.0,11
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I&#039;m a 30 yr old female. Recently I got promoted at work to a more stressful and pressured role, I also found out that my partner of 12yrs has been having an affair. I&#039;ve turned to therapy and Lexapro to help me through this time. I&#039;ve only been on it for a week and have already experienced an improvement. I started with 5mg, will move up to 10mg in a week. My issues were-social anxiety and mild depression, I&#039;d say my anxiety has decreased by 60%, psych said that I takes 3-6weeks for it to really kick in, so can&#039;t wait. The worst part for me was my doctor started me off on 20mg and for 2 days I had extreme anxiety and moderate depression, but I read through some positive posts and decided to soldier on with it and am so happy that I did.""",8.0,15
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I started this pill reluctantly after having read all the horrible reviews, but I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. It was my first time ever taking the pill, and I noticed a few changes in the beginning while my body adjusted, but nothing drastic. I did tell my boyfriend to keep an eye out for the side effects and that helped me mentally prepare for them. Over time, my periods got lighter and shorter. The first couple months, I noticed I was more emotional on the week of the placebo pills, but who isn&#039;t when they&#039;re on their period. No acne. Good sex drive. I&#039;ve been on it for over a year now and I love it. Just take it everyday and remember that people who have good experiences, usually don&#039;t take time to write a review.""",10.0,11
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had mirena for about 2 years before I decided enough was enough. I was bleeding for the first 2 weeks straight, but after that I never had any bleeding at all. It wasn&#039;t until after 6 months that I had severe  acne, anxiety/depression, and had gained 20lbs when I had not changed my exercise routine or eating habits. I&#039;m an Aesthetician and none of my remedies and practices could get rid of my acne. I had zero history of anxiety or depression. It became so bad I started to disconnect completely with my circle of friends. When I removed it, my doctor immediately put me on the pill again and Doctor was very annoyed that  I had it removed. I immediately started to feel like myself again as soon as she pulled the strings out! Avoid this IUD.""",1.0,12
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve only had nexplanon for two weeks but I really wanted to leave a review on the tremendous weight loss I&#039;ve had. Since getting nexplanon two weeks ago, I&#039;ve already lost 15 lbs with no change in diet or exercise! This is absolutely amazing seeing as though I decided to change my birth control from depo due to the ridiculous 60lb weight gain I had in less than a year on that. I&#039;m ecstatic! Insertion was really quick and easy, the healing process wasn&#039;t too bad. It&#039;s been two weeks and I still have some bruising but other than that no soreness. First week was awful for my mood, however, but it passed. If anything sways my mind differently later down the road I&#039;ll leave another review but as of now.. I&#039;d recommend this to everyone.""",10.0,5
Nuvigil,Depression,"""Provigil then Nuvigil (slightly less expensive) helped save my life.  Took Provigil first, switched to Nuvigil (same effect), for 6.5 years now.  Day one value, no side effects as far as I know.  Still same dose (250mg Nuvigil, equivalent of 200mg Provigil), never increased or decreased.  Effect same today as day one.  Note:  I&#039;ve been on a &quot;cocktail&quot;:  20mg Lexapro and 1mg Klonopin daily, plus daily mindfulness meditation and weekly CBT. But 6.5 years of lovely life after 3 terrible episodes of major depression in under 6 years.  Certainly have ups and downs, but not severe and brief.  If I run out for a few days I&#039;m grumpier, less resilient but Nuvigil greatly clarifies my thinking and energizes me.  It&#039;s not for all, but miracle for me.""",10.0,65
Mononessa,Birth Control,"""Since taking Monessa the only problem I have had was an increase in appetite and not having a sex drive PERIOD. Husband is very upset because I&#039;m NEVER in the mood and I NEVER want to be touched sexually(month )...""",9.0,4
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I took this faithfully for two weeks. I also counted calories and I did not lose any weight. It didn&#039;t give me energy.""",1.0,22
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""Does not help with sleep on a regular basis. Once or twice it has helped with getting to sleep only to awaken within an hour or two.""",1.0,4
Pristiq,Depression,"""Hey Everyone!  This is new to me (posting on a forum). I have struggled with depression for the last 28 years, but only started taking medicines around 12 years ago.  I think I &quot;thought&quot; my depression was &quot;normal&quot; before 12 years ago. I&#039;ve been on Prozac (liked it a lot, except for decreased libido), Effexor, Serzone, Lexapro, Cymbalta and now Pristiq. I&#039;ve only been on Pristiq for a week (50 mg).  I also take Vyvanze for ADHD, so not sure side effects are due to which medicine or both combined.  I&#039;m writing because I noticed two side effects since taking Pristiq that no one has mentioned: really, really BIZARRE dreams at night. The other is I am so tired in the morning.  Like I&#039;ve been hit by a Mack truck. """,8.0,9
MetroGel-Vaginal,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""This gel is amazing and I have used it on &amp; off for years, but now my body is paying the price.   I first noticed, each time I used it, my hands would go numb, then my vision began deteriorating with a stigmatism. Now it&#039;s at the point my hands go numb quickly within a half hour of using this.  Just be aware and careful. I used it about 6x a year for 15 years.  Cannot use anymore.""",6.0,22
Canagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Diagnosed type 2 diabetes in 1996, been prescribed the usual medications with not much success. 5 months ago my doctor (of 32 yrs) prescribed Invokana 100 mg. Mind you I have always eaten very well and choose my food wisely. However since starting Invokana I have lost 46 pounds in 4 months and went from a 44 waist to a 36 and I&#039;m still losing weight. My A1C went from 11.3 to 8.0 in first three months,  my doctor challenged me and wants to see a 7.0 for my 6 month checkup. I believe I will hit this goal and be below 200 lbs for the first time in decades.  Invokana works and for two other construction workers I work with - who also lost a lot of weight as well. The only down side I deal with is going to the bathroom twice as much as before.""",10.0,186
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""Abreva is the only cold sore cream I have found that works. I&#039;ve been getting outbreaks my entire life. More so when I was a kid, now I get one outbreak about once a year. I apply the cream at the first sign of tingling and use it every 2 hours the first day while applying with a finger and washing my hands before and after. The second day I apply it every 3-4 hours. Abreva stops the spreading for me, the earlier I catch it the better. It also takes about 5 days to fully go away, if I don&#039;t use abreva it will stick around for up to two weeks.""",10.0,10
Olanzapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I gained 10 lbs in under 1 week, which sets a speed record among the weight-gain meds I&#039;ve taken.  Since that pushed me up to the pre-diabetic border, my psychiatrist pulled me off of it ASAP - not to mention that when you&#039;re severely depressed, how is super chunking up supposed to make you feel better no matter how well the med works?  1 month &amp; I would have been up 40 lbs!  I felt no other side effects, nor any positive effects, but 1 week probably wasn&#039;t long enough for it to make a difference on my mood - only my rear end.""",1.0,9
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""I started Qsymia July 9, 2017 weighing in at 193.7 lbs. today: 7/27-186.8 lbs. = 7 lbs. 
I am usually a big coffee drinker in the morning and I decided with this type of med. I wasn&#039;t going to add another stimulant to my body. So, I gave up the java! I&#039;m pretty sure that is why I thought my head was going to explode for 4 days. But I powered through it! I experienced a little dry mouth but nothing severe. Just drank a lot of water. I felt the tingling once or twice, then it went away. I haven&#039;t been jittery. But I have noticed my eyes get tired looking at the computer, faster at work. I have been doing group training and metabolic workouts 3 times a week at my lunch hour. (45 min classes) pants looser!""",8.0,12
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine,Headache,"""I think Esgic-Plus is a life saver.  I get bad headaches, and thanks to this pill, it is gone in minutes.""",10.0,22
Dulcolax,Bowel Preparation,"""A first time user, I took two little orange pills and experienced the worst abdominal pain, ever. I once terminated a colonoscopy that was underway on me with no anesthesia (long story), and this pain equaled that. My thanks to you fellow website contributors who gave me confidence to avoid the emergency room after searching on &quot;Dulcolax cramps.&quot; The extreme pain lasted at least an hour; it subsided gradually over the next 5 hours. Have someone aware of what you&#039;re going through, and be safe about possibly passing out. I did not pass out. (Age 67/male.)""",1.0,10
Bupropion,Smoking Cessation,"""I used Zyban to quit smoking in 1999.  To me, it was a miracle drug.  I had smoked 1-1.5 packs/day for 33 years! What it does is change your brain chemistry to like you never smoked; consequently, you don&#039;t have any inclination to even want a cigarette!  I have never smoked since nor had any desire to.  If I had kept smoking, I probably wouldn&#039;t be alive to have my 72nd birthday next October (2015).""",10.0,95
Glimepiride,"Diabetes, Type 2","""My doctor put me on Amaryl &amp; it quickly lowered my readings.
My problem is that I have a SULFA allergy &amp; now I&#039;m broken out in a HORRIBLE RASH &amp; the doc doesn&#039;t think it might be the Amaryl.""",8.0,58
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""This was the biggest mistake of my life. My doctor and I thought it might help balance out my hormones and help my migraines. It did the opposite. I had migraines for days on end with no relief not even form sleep. My skin has been clear with the occasional pimple. My entire face is now covered with acne and my back. My period was more painful than ever the one time I had it on the shot. It caused back and hip pains. I also gained 25 pounds. I only got the shit once. it&#039;s been 5 months and I&#039;m still waiting for it to leave my system completely.""",1.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Well, with what I have noticed with the Nuvaring is that I&#039;m having HORRIBLE mood swings. I&#039;ve been on birth control for years and I&#039;ve had to switch at least 4 times now. I&#039;m going to give this a try for the next month, but my relationship with my boyfriend of 3 years now is on the rocks because of my depression spells. I am tired and have no interest in anything it seems. I have taken this type before but it has been years and I don&#039;t remember my symptoms, I do enjoy not having to remember to take a small pill everyday, but I feel better when I&#039;m not on any type of birth control. So like others said - this could be just my reaction and what it does to me- who knows.""",3.0,0
Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""This medicine works great. I had mild diarreah as a side effect, but my annoying mucus cough was relieved.""",10.0,1
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;m 30 years old and was recently diagnosed with PCOS. It will be 66 days till I got my next period and would last for over a month. So, my doctor prescribed medroxyprogesterone 30 pills to STOP the bleed! Took 3 pills a day till bleeding subsides and then 1 pill a day till finished! The bleeding stopped after 3 days, ok GREAT! Uh NoT after 4 days the bleeding returned worse then ever! I was passing quarter size blood clots every day! I was literally gushing out blood like a faucet! Since the bleeding returned it&#039;s been 15 days and still bleeding and I finished the dosage! These pills are awful! So disappointed! :(""",1.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Absolutely hate this pill. Was on nuvaring but co-pay was going up to 65bucks a month and I couldn&#039;t afford that! This pill makes me moody and little things bother me that shouldn&#039;t. I have no sex drive, breasts are tender and don&#039;t want to be touch. Unfortunately I have to wait out the month before switching to another pill. Definitely not a fan of this birth control.""",1.0,6
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve only gotten a year left on my implant and I like it. I did gain some weight, but I no longer have to buy tampons all the time, and my period was very irregular before and I never knew when it would come, but since I don&#039;t get a period anymore, I no longer have to worry about ruining my underwear or always carrying tampons with me. I also no longer have debilitating cramps since I don&#039;t menstruate""",10.0,0
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I stopped smoking with Chantix six months ago and I took it for three months. Chantix is a help not a miracle, but it will help you to quit smoking. You will still experience some mild cravings, but they are not intense at all. I reduced those with stop smoking subliminal sessions you could find in youtube. Chantix was covered 100 % by my health insurance, thanks for that and thanks to Pfizer. Side effects are not bad compared to smoking. Dreams were vivid and I enjoyed them. I do advice if you can&#039;t stand the side effects, reduce the dose or do a liver detox before taking the pill. Unless you are allergic (rash), if that your case you might need to wait for Pfizer to come with another drug. I hope you quit smoking like I did. Best luck.""",10.0,24
Spiriva,"COPD, Maintenance","""The first few years, I didn&#039;t puff Spiriva daily, and I didn&#039;t think it worked. As my COPD got worse I used it daily. It took about 1 month to work, but it really helps.""",9.0,76
Qsymia,Obesity,"""Ok here is an update .. I am into the last 2 days of the first 30 days on Qsymia 3.75-23mg  I was 233 and now down to 215 I have more energy and did change my eating habits and I am exercising more this medication does curb your appetite and you do not really crave sweets which was a problem for me ..  the dr was excited to see the results I just saw him and I went down 1 point on the BMI scale and he has upped the dose to the next level .. I shall report back to see if there are any side effects with the higher dose ..  in reference to the cost my deductible was up to 200 then after that I pay only my copay which is 50.00 a month there are websites that offer coupons for this med so please do some research like it did I got 2 weeks free""",10.0,33
Phendimetrazine,Obesity,"""The only diet pill other than Phen-Fen that ever worked.""",10.0,16
Prozac,Depression,"""I have been on Prozac for only 6 days. I noticed a mild improvement where my depression episodes weren&#039;t so severe. The thoughts of suicide are subsiding, but I&#039;m beginning to feel a bit absent minded. There are times of the day that I feel very tired or sleepy, but I don&#039;t feel like crying or over reacting for everything. My doctor said that the level needs to build up in my system.  I hope I keep feeling better and the blah feeling improves. Decreased libido? I didn&#039;t have much to begin with. I noticed no change.""",8.0,19
Metoclopramide,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I was given this medication while I was in the ER with food poisoning. It made me feel like I was crawling out of my skin with anxiety. It was like having the worst panic attack ever that I couldn&#039;t escape.... My heart was racing and I felt like I was going to die. The nurse came in and gave me some Benadryl, saying that reaction sometimes occurs with that medication. It made me go to sleep and it was such a relief.""",1.0,0
Solodyn,Acne,"""I was on Otho-Tricyclen for about 8-9 years and I had no acne problems.  However, when I stopped Otho-Tricyclen at 28, my acne was terrible.  I had painful cysts on my cheeks and forehead.  I tried Solodyn and it worked for a while, however it was NOT very effective for an extended period of time.""",2.0,8
Pristiq,Depression,"""I could accept things better.""",10.0,49
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been using Nuvaring for 6 years now and think that it&#039;s pretty good. Overall, my skin is clear, my hair is super soft, my period is regular and easy to manage, and my PMS symptoms seem to be well controlled. I have mood swings and struggle with anxiety regulation but I&#039;m not sure that these issues are due to the birth control. I would recommend this to most people.""",8.0,5
Tri-Lo-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I was on ortho tri cyxlen lo for 10 years and loved it and had no side effects. I had to switch to tri sprintec lo 2 years ago after my insurance wouldn&#039;t cover ortho any more. Since switching, I have gotten horrible acne and I never had acne before, even as a teenager. I&#039;ve also become very moody and have no sex drive. I&#039;ve also gained between 5-10 pounds that I just can&#039;t get rid of. After reading other reviews on this pill, I was finally able to put the pieces together and realized the pill seems to be the culprit for my issues. Once i finish this pack, I&#039;m getting off of it. Stay away from this birth control!""",2.0,10
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""this is my second time having a yeast infection the first time I used monistat and this time I tried this one. Its awful, minutes after I applied it I was extreamly itchy and there was a burning feeling. wouldn&#039;t recommend""",1.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Got terrible acne. No cramps though, no noticeable mood swings. I don&#039;t mind weight gain (or increase in breast size) however this pill didn&#039;t seem to alter with either one in any way. Can&#039;t decide if I want to switch to something that will increase my cup size even just a little and not cause acne.""",10.0,3
Valsartan,High Blood Pressure,"""This medicine is a lifesaver. My doctor put me on blood pressure medicine when I turned 40. It made me feel tired and just bad and in about 8 months after I started taking it I started having chest pains. She swapped me to Diovan and I&#039;ve been on it for 3 years now. I have no side effects,  I don&#039;t feel bad anymore and it controls my blood pressure.""",10.0,37
Sutent,Renal Cell Carcinoma,"""I&#039;ve been on Sutent 50mg for eight months and it&#039;s working for me, thank you! It does knock the stuffing out of me, but I&#039;m loathe to drop to 37.5mg. I never get sick or have diarrhea, just exhaustion. I&#039;m planning to go on for a long time yet, my biggest problem is myself not responding fast enough to my body, which is screaming at me to rest. When the clock is ticking, you don&#039;t want to stop do you?""",10.0,33
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Ovarian Cysts,"""I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 14 and I&#039;m now 23. I&#039;ve been on and off different forms of BC. Tri-Sprintec is the ONLY form of BC that has helped me. My periods are regulated, I have no acne, no unwanted facial hair, and it hasn&#039;t made me gain any kind of weight. The only negative affect I&#039;ve experienced with Tri-Sprintec is an occasional headache. Other than that, it works great!""",8.0,3
Fluconazole,Esophageal Candidiasis,"""Worked very well. I had very mild side effects.""",10.0,63
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""I have had a problem with underarm sweat for years now. My shirts get drenched. It&#039;s so embarrassing. I have tried every over the counter clinical strength, and nothing works. I even asked my doctor about it, and she declined giving me a prescription strength, saying that they don&#039;t work! She wanted to send me to a dermatologist right away for laser treatments or Botox. I didn&#039;t want to do that. So I kept suffering. Until last week, I did an internet search on sweaty underarms and I found Drysol. It arrived this weekend, I have used it 3 nights now and I am totally dry!! It does burn and itch some at night, but that is totally fine with me! Because I feel like I have a new lease on life! It&#039;s a life changer for me. Drysol Rocks!!!""",10.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""2 months into using Nuvaring, I found myself never wanted to leave the house, everyone and everything annoyed and frustrated me. After a fight with my best friend I had realized that I wasn&#039;t myself. Nuvaring was the only difference in my life and I stopped using it that day. Withing days my mood adjusted back to regular. But I will never put up with that depression again, not saying that happens to everyone.""",1.0,49
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""Latuda has helped me so much with my anxiety and depression.  I&#039;m taking 20 mg once a day and I feel great.  """,10.0,74
Iclusig,Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia,"""I have used Gleevec, Sprycel and both the above mentioned with Hydrea added. Gleevec made me nauseous but it worked for a while, for about 1.5 years. I then was switched to Sprycel which didn&#039;t make me nauseated lasted 3/4 of the year. 
Now I&#039;m talking Ponatinib which sometimes upset my stomach, but it was controlling the CML and the T315I mutation, did developed Thrombocythemia, in which Thrombocythemia is being difficult to control. But the CML was being kept at bay. This lasted for less than a year. I liked the Ponatinib little side effects and was controlling the CML and the mutation, but it caused the high platelets count. All medicines were great and I do recommend them in hopes to control the CML.""",5.0,4
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""This is good, really helps with the pain. But makes me tired.""",8.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have had no problems with this birth control, non whtsoever. My doctor prescribed it for birth control, heavy periods and cystic acne. It has worked out perfectly for all of my conditions. The acne disappeared within the first month of use and I have not have a period (by choice) since I started using it 15 months ago. My insurance covers all the cost. It is just perfect. The sad part is that I need to begin a new regiment of anti seizure medications and this birth control interacts with it, so I will have to stop taking it. It is really a bummer, but hey, you got to pick your battles.""",9.0,2
Lidoderm,Pain,"""I&#039;ve suffered from neck pain for many years from spondylosis and degenerative discs. I see a pain management doctor who prescribes many forms of treatment, one of which is lidocaine patches. I have used Watson brand for a long time and they work quite well and often allow me to avoid pain meds. Brings the pain down to a tolerable level. 
CVS pharmacy no longer carries Watson so I was given the Mylan brand. The Mylan patches are terrible. They DO NOT stay on the skin. 
I am now using Actavis and they stay on the skin and are as effective as Watson, which is hear has been discontinued.""",7.0,24
Procardia,Raynaud's Syndrome,"""This medication is a miracle for me. I have been diagnosed with raynauds over 40 yrs ago and the past 10 yrs I have been taking Procardia. Feels like I don&#039;t even suffer from this disease anymore. I highly recommend this drug""",10.0,29
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I began taking this after my Loestrin 24 fe became too expensive. Loestrin always worked really well for me with very few side effects, but you can&#039;t beat free. Pros with Microgestin Fe: my skin is mostly clear (I rarely get pimples), and my period is usually light and I sometimes barely get anything at all if I&#039;ve consistently taken the pills and don&#039;t miss one/take one late. Cons: Low libido, lots of breast tenderness, frequent headaches/migraines, spotting between periods, exhaustion, some weight gain (especially in my breasts, which is not a plus if you&#039;re already ~curvy~ to begin with). I just started using Reclipsen because I couldn&#039;t handle the low libido, breast tenderness, and headaches! Here&#039;s to hoping I do better on Reclipsen.""",6.0,9
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""It&#039;s crazy how everyone is taking meds before this easy IUD  insertion  but I know everyone is different my experience was so easy no cramps no pain I don&#039;t feel it know no side effects what so every. I&#039;ve had it for a year and a half and no problems. Sex is comfortable no changes. But I didn&#039;t have my son with no pain meds before or after. I guess I have a high tolerance for pain. If you are going for the skyla I highly recommend it. It&#039;s the best!!""",10.0,2
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""I suffered from postnatal Anxiety that I had just about every symptom that comes with anxiety! Mirtazapine 15mg changed my life that I can now enjoys my babies and lead a normal life that I did before! No more anxiety or insomnia and am now back at work!""",10.0,36
Butrans,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been on the patch for the last four months. It has been the best medication I have been on. Had a spinal fusion L-5 S-1 in 07 it was a failed surgery. I&#039;ve been on every medication you can think of. This patch stays in place for the whole seven days. I also use gabapenton, diclofenac and Lortab. I like it that it does not make you feel like you are out of it. I can function normally all week long.""",10.0,86
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Constant bleeding with general unwell feeling for 3 weeks. After that I hoped for sexual adventure. No way! My vagina was a Sahara spotting every second day. My chin covered with lots of painful and big spots which have left scars on my face (I didnt touch them!). I was tired in general and disappointed but still patient. The third month lymph nods under the arm with inserted Nexplanon started to be swollen and painful. My hand became numb occasionally. My face has been swollen too (my friend called me a hamster), I started to be moody and nervous, all my muscles and joints started to pain. Although I was exhausted as never before in my life, I couldnt sleep at night. I have taken this out. I feel like a newborn.""",1.0,1
Geodon,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""More side effects for me than Abilify~mostly anxiety &amp; light-headedness plus headaches at first.""",4.0,5
Polyethylene glycol 3350,Constipation,"""My constipation caused a rectal fissure.  The tear would re-open every time I had a bowel movement.  I&#039;d been on various stool softeners and laxatives trying to heal the fissure, but nothing worked until I started on Miralax.  Now the fissure is healed and I am pain free.  So very thankful.  Just wondering why I had to go to a colon specialist before I found out about this product.  Why didn&#039;t the other doctor I went to suggest this product?""",10.0,69
Yaz,Birth Control,"""It is the most amazing medicine for birth control I ever used. I actually didn&#039;t use anything else except Yaz, never switched to another birth control pill. The only side effect is that I gained weight but that&#039;s nothing compared to how amazingly it works. I also got all the acne gone and I have regular periods.""",8.0,20
Bystolic,Mitral Valve Prolapse,"""I have been on Bystolic 5mg for 1 month. I have mitral valve prolapse. A have really rapid heart rate at times. Had been on Lanoxin abd verapamil of years. All at once my heart rate was very rapid and  my blood pressure raised. I was feeling so nervous. They took me off the medicines I was on and put me on the Bystolic. Within a couple of days my heart rate slowed down and my blood pressure was normal. I feel great again at age 70. The only thing I have noticed is I do have diarrhea once in awhile. This has gotten better after a couple of weeks of taking this medicine. It is working for me so far!""",10.0,27
Stribild,HIV Infection,"""I am on my 3rd day of Stribild and so far no side effects at all. If anything, I feel a bit better than I had been feeling before the medication. So I am relieved another step is over with for me. I just wanted people to know who may be worried initially.""",10.0,31
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""This does work for anxiety and seems generally safe and with little side effects. I personally do not like the long term effects of the drug and wish it was more of a 30 min to 3 hour effect. But this is great. My first choice would be Xanax, this a great second.

There is some short term memory blanks, and more difficultly in concentration at times, also a slight sleepy feeling.

I do not feel any addiction aspects to this drug. I can take it, or leave it. I noticed when I do have anxiety, and take it, this helps the episode resolve sooner.

If I have anxiety and don&#039;t take it, I get through it longer, and may have other problems associated with the stress on my body.

I see no need to take this for recreational reasons, it is not fun?""",9.0,13
Valium,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""I&#039;ve been on and off diazepam a few times over the last 10 years. The latest is for alcohol withdrawal and it is an absolute God send. I haven&#039;t had a drop of alcohol since I got the latest prescription and my appetite has increased and I&#039;m sleeping much better. I was prescribed 30mg a day and haven&#039;t needed the full dose most days.""",9.0,79
Oxycodone,Pain,"""I don&#039;t recommend chewing these tablets under any circumstances.""",9.0,3
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I tried Chantix even though it scared me. I was doing good until day 6 and everything on the left side of my body went numb. I haven&#039;t smoked but that scared me enough that I will go cold turkey the rest of the way.""",5.0,12
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the implant June 2014 and I started my cycle about 3 weeks later and it was normal. The next month I was getting married on the week my cycle was suppose to start so my doctor gave me some meds to help hold it off for a week and it worked. November was the first month that my cycle lasted 28 days after that it&#039;s been like 2 to 4 weeks of bleeding 2 to 4 weeks off. I went to my doctor June 2015 and she put me on meds for 3 months to help give me a break from bleeding. The first month on the meds my cycle lasted about 34 days the 2nd month was 3 weeks long and so was the third month. I haven&#039;t had a break from bleeding at all and I can&#039;t tell you when I had  a cycle longer then 3 weeks without bleeding.""",2.0,1
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I don&#039;t know whats worse the bleeding for 6 months straight or the horrible depression, anxiety, and mood swings. I thought I was crazy luckily me and my friend both got it together and experienced the exact same side effects. So we both knew it was the implanon. The worst mental breakdown of my life. My hormones finally leveled out and I feel like myself again! It took 7 months of mood swings and bleeding nonstop. But I&#039;m starting to feel normal again. I haven&#039;t removed it because they keep telling me once your hormones stabilize I&#039;ll be fine so I toughed it out. And feel 100% better. I just hope it stays this way.""",3.0,6
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""I am taking the last dose of this drug (0.2g x 2 tablets three times a day) for 4 days. The cyst on the upper gum is less sensitive and smaller. However, it has not gone away yet. This is the reason, I may take another course. I have no side effects except mild dry mouth. This is the reason I rated this drug 8/10.""",8.0,1
Contrave,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve only been on Contrave for about 2 weeks, but wanted to go ahead &amp; share my experience at this point, &amp; will update again in a couple of months. Unlike many other users, I&#039;ve been lucky &amp; haven&#039;t had  hardly any side effects aside from a little nausea in the morning, that only lasted the first 3 days. I&#039;m taking 2 a day, &amp; will soon be starting 3 a day. I have lost 10lbs, following a 1,000 calorie vegetarian diet while on Contrave. My insurance didn&#039;t cover it (United Healthcare), but with the Contrave Rx Savings Program, I only had to pay $70 for my first Rx, then it lowers to $60 3rd Rx &amp; beyond. So far, it&#039;s completely effective &amp; worth it to me.""",9.0,28
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Was on Alesse for 4 months but by the middle of the 4th month the breakthrough bleeding I would experience after the first week of the pills had not stopped. I would have my period for two weeks. In the first two months I experienced weight gain and a bit of nauseous and swelling of my breasts. However after about a week the nausea was gone and in the third month the no other side effects except bleeding were felt.   I scored it so low because of all the breakthrough bleeding. No other side effects though once it was more regular to my body. I&#039;m 18 btw:)""",4.0,1
Kenalog-40,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""I had strained pretty much my entire body making changes in an old chest.  My whole body seemed to hurt constantly and my hands were essentially unmoving and stiff.  With an on and off Dx of SLE, I went to a rheumatologist.  He injected once in the hip with Kenelog 40.  By the next day I felt as though I were a good 20 years younger, with no pain to speak of anywhere in my body.  My hands and feet were no longer swollen: ring size went from 9 to 8 and had to take up all shoe buckles at least one hole.  My hands had more flexibility and strength than I had had in years.  There were no negative side effects.  It&#039;s been 6 months and I continue with the flexibility, etc. that I had from the beginning.  This Kenalog 40 is great stuff!!""",10.0,14
Flexeril,Muscle Spasm,"""I have been using Flexeril for nearly 6 years, along with Oxycontin for pain relief following back surgery.  I have found it to be terrific for relieving muscle spasms towards evening helping me in getting several hours of sleep.""",9.0,25
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,None,"""I am almost done with my first pack of these pills. My nausea and fatigue have disappeared! I feel like I have more energy, and the PMS I experience about a week before my period isn&#039;t there. I will be getting my period early next week. Hope they are a lot better than normal. I recommend this pill to anyone and everyone!""",9.0,4
Insulin isophane / insulin regular,"Diabetes, Type 1","""Great medicine. No side effects.""",9.0,10
Epclusa,Hepatitis C,"""Hi...So I took 12 weeks of Epclusa for genotype 3a (viral load-3million). The epclusa did do the trick to get rid of the hep c, however I did experience and still do experience side effects. While I was on treatment I experienced tingling, nerve pain, irritability, insomnia, ear ringing, etc. The ear ringing and ear issues remain a problem after 7 months off of the meds. I urge everyone to report side effects to the FDA. When I reported them to my doctor, I was told NO ONE else had those side effects...and I felt like I was crazy. The only way they will have a list of the accurate side effects is if they are reported to the FDA and GILEAD. This helps other patients not feel so alone. All in all it solved the main issue I suppose--""",8.0,13
Citalopram,Depression,"""I&#039;ve suffered from dysthymia and depression for years but never knew what I could do about it as my insurance does not cover mental health. I finally askedy gp if she had any suggestions and she informed me that Walmart has some $4 generics. So she put me on citalopram 20mg. The difference in the beginning was definitely a step in the right direction. 6 weeks later she bumped me up to 40mg. The change was amazing. Not only did I notice a difference in my attitude, my energy levels, my overall mood, so did others. My depression had impacted my work and personal life severely. People remarked how much they notice I&#039;ve changed. I tried switching to Paxil at one point but that was awful. I went back to Celexa and that&#039;s where I&#039;m staying!""",9.0,26
Effexor XR,Depression,"""I&#039;ve dealt with depression/anxiety all of my life, or at least as early as I hit puberty. I tried Zoloft and Wellbutrin to their max doses, and neither were effective at all.  After dealing with unbearable constant depression I stopped seeing my psychiatrist and went to a family physician who prescribed me Effexor. It&#039;s been maybe 4 months on Effexor XL 75 mg/day, and I&#039;ve done a 180 degree turn around. I feel so content, so confident, rarely feel sad or bothered by little things. I started dating and met someone, and my friendships with people are stronger than ever. I finally feel like the person I should be, and more importantly I feel like an OPTIMIST. Only bad thing is that withdrawal is bad &amp; it can make you nauseous. Otherwise 10/10!""",9.0,79
Imiquimod,Human Papilloma Virus,"""I am female and was diagnosed with genital warts when I was 22 years old and I thought my life was over. I was prescribed Aldara cream and my gyno told me to use just a tiny bit and to try to ONLY put it on the warts and not the surrounding skin. I remember feeling a little soreness but nothing that I couldn&#039;t handle. I had a mild case of warts near the opening of my vagina and they flattened after a week and were completely cleared after 2.5 weeks... I couldn&#039;t believe it! Want to know the best part? I am 33 years old and they have never come back! Turns out my life wasn&#039;t over after all!""",10.0,80
Zithromax,Bronchitis,"""Eased my chest tightness when coughing after first day.  Took for 3 days then starting experiencing stomach cramps, diarrhea, and gas pressure.  Gave me a funny taste in my mouth that I coudn&#039;t get rid of.  Did not take the last 2 pills.  Would rather have a cough then stomach issues.""",5.0,5
Oxycodone,Pain,"""I have been on this drug for almost a year now and it&#039;s the best of what&#039;s out there for relief of pain, instantly.""",6.0,39
Gabapentin,Hot Flashes,"""Started having severe hot flashes and night sweats to where I could barely function (was almost suicidal). I couldn&#039;t take hormones as mom developed a blood clot from hers. I read that gabapentin might help. I happened to have some 300 mg&#039;s in the cabinet from herniated disks in neck several months prior so I decided to give them a try. IMMEDIATELY they took affect and have been an absolutely blessing for about 8 months.... HOWEVER... I have just started to get the night sweats again but not as bad as before. I have been taking 300mg every morning all this time. I was hoping to drop the dosage to 100 mg just because I want to take a little meds as possible. I&#039;m going to try 100 mg in morning and 100 at night and see if this spreads it out!""",10.0,27
Sunitinib,Renal Cell Carcinoma,"""I have been on Sutent for 4 months. My cancer is shrinking and it is not bad. I am on Oxycontin as well because the cancer had gotten into my bones and spine. Degradation of my spine. So I now have a brace in my back. Side effects. Sutent has almost a narcotic effect on me. Bad gas and my taste buds are all messed up. Constipation. My biggest complaint comes during the 2 weeks off. Its like I go through withdrawals that are really intense. Shaking, pain all over. And I&#039;m so weak for those two weeks its hard if not impossible to get out of bed. But all in all Sutent has been doing its job many of the tumors are smaller if not gone. And the large masses went from baseball to golf ball size. Pleased with Sutent.""",9.0,64
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got my nexplanon at my 6 week pp app after my son. It didn&#039;t hurt at all. I was just a little bruised after. I&#039;ve been iffy about it when people ask me if I recommend it or not. Pros: No weight gain, no pill, light periods. Cons: Multiple of periods a month (usually 2 but have had up to 4), irregular. My periods vary I can have 2 five day periods. I could have 4 three day periods days apart. Or I can have 1 really long one. The long ones usually last around 9-11 days. But after getting it alittle over a year ago I am considering getting it removed.  I was on my period for 5 days, stopped for 2 days, then I started again..14 days later I&#039;m tired of it. I liked nexplanon until now. It&#039;s usually light but its heavy this time. Good luck!""",8.0,1
Naproxen / sumatriptan,Migraine,"""Best migraine pill I have ever taken and I have tried them all. The headaches are debilitating and this medication is worth every penny. The rating is for effectiveness and I would rate higher if I could. It&#039;s a life saver. No migraine hangover, works quickly, and no relapse. Amazing""",10.0,12
Nora-Be,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""This birth control is great if enjoy bleeding 26 of 28 days. I was put on this to control my bleeding. Now I just bleed every day.""",1.0,33
Haldol,Psychosis,"""This medication worked like a charm. There were no negative side effects and I lost about 15 pounds on it. It controlled all my symptoms perfectly, and really helped me with my anxiety, mild psychosis and depression. I have a PHD and really appreciate how much this drug has helped me during my schooling. I did not relapse after I went off this drug. It has been 4 years since I went off this medication and I am symptom free.""",10.0,32
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Ok I&#039;ve been on V for 3 years now cuz I&#039;ve tried all the other amphetamine based &quot;Adderall, AdderallXR,etc. Vyvanse seemed to address my ADHD issues but its almost a year since I&#039;ve lost my appetite and most days I&#039;ll have a KIND bar in the morning but I take my V. It can be 8am or 11am and still haven&#039;t been able to eat. It feels like u have the flu and nothing seems appetizing, I take a multivitamin, B12 complex, as well as Iron. I have lost weight but after a year with not eating consistently but I am tired all day, crabby, my teeth hurt too """,8.0,12
Orsythia,Birth Control,"""Love love love this pill!!! I&#039;ve been on it for about a year and it has been the best experience ever. It cleared up my acne, helps with my anxiety, and has done a wonderful job at preventing pregnancy! I&#039;ve noticed a little bit of water weight with it but that&#039;s ok, I don&#039;t mind it.""",10.0,10
Provigil,Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome,"""Really helps in the morning but seems to wear off rather quickly. I will try an additional dose in the afternoon.""",7.0,12
Sertraline,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""I primary start taking Zoloft for panic attacks. But I also suffer from PMDD. I stopped being crazy prior to my menstruation cause of bc and zoloft.Until 6 months ago EVERY two weeks I was breaking up with bae. We get along on my period and one week after and then it will usually start. Third week of ciklus we didn&#039;t seeing each other and after that I usually get period and calm.It is surprise we didn&#039;t break up for good and I can&#039;t even describe what that does for our sex life.I had terrible fights with my mom and I felt like I&#039;m most miserable person in world. Not anymore. I was scared when I stop taking birth control that I will again start acting nut but now is Zoloft taking care of that.""",10.0,28
Levofloxacin,Bacterial Infection,"""Levaquin 500 mg for adult ear infection for 7 days. By the 3rd day, severe pain in legs and calves. By 8th day severe joint pain all over body. Blood work today, but might be reaction to Levaquin. Feels like flu but worse.""",4.0,29
Soma,Muscle Spasm,"""It&#039;s the best muscle spasm reliever I&#039;ve found.  It&#039;s better than Flexeril and Zanaflex by far.  Only drawback is that it makes me feel mega drunk.""",9.0,22
Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine,Headache,"""Fioricet was the only thing that would reduce my pain effectively, but can not take on an empty stomach!""",9.0,26
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""This was my 2nd colonoscopy, and this time I prescribed MoviPrep.  The taste was the worst part, even though I drank through a straw.  I would brush my teeth each drink due to the after taste.  Aside from the taste, it worked well.  It started working in about 35 minutes.  I had to do a split dosage, 1/2 the night before, and 1/2 the morning of colonoscopy.  I ate a low residue diet the day before and I believed that helped so there was not so much output.  I think some people think they should eat a lot the day before, but that just makes the prep last longer.  """,8.0,25
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Today was my first day using Lexapro. I have been put on a light dosage of 5mg/day. I don&#039;t know if it was just my wishful thinking or not but within a few hours I felt a little bit braver then usual. I felt like I could actually go into my local supermarket to do some shopping which I haven&#039;t done for over 2 years now. By the end of the day my brave thoughts had disappeared but it gave me hope that this treatment will work or at least help lower my anxiety. Keeping my fingers crossed.""",8.0,20
Bupropion,Depression,"""At first I had a pain in my left hand while taking it and almost stopped. Glad I didn&#039;t because after a couple of days this went away (mostly) and I started feeling the good effects, most notably is I didn&#039;t feel tired during the day, that was a part of my depression so this did have anti-depressant effects on me. I was happier doing everyday things like washing the car, I started cleaning the house at random and found it enjoyable. I do get an occasional headache or pressure would be a better description, so I occasionally take 1 advil with it and it goes away. I noticed, for me, this drug only works when you take it as prescribed.""",9.0,5
Alprazolam,Depression,"""This works better than any other depression medicine I&#039;ve ever taken.""",10.0,154
Pristiq,Narcolepsy,"""On Pristiq since it became available switching from Effexor XR to Pristiq.  Less sexual side effects so far than any other SSRI or SNRI I have tried.  Still controlling my cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and REM-related phenomena of narcolepsy. So far so good and no complaints or problems.""",9.0,47
Fluticasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""After seeing a allergy specialist for a grass/tree pollen allergy, I switched from over the counter drugs [Claritin, Allegra] to Veramyst. It works great, and I do not experience negative side effects, such as nose bleed.

If my eyes are itchy, I use Pataday eye drops.""",10.0,7
Paroxetine,Depression,"""I was prescribed Paxil for situational depression that was pretty severe, merging on PTSD. (I went through a really bad relationship breakup that was traumatic) I also had GAD (general anxiety). I took Paxil for about 8 weeks. It started working right away and I felt so much better I&#039;d say within a day or two. I slept better and woke in the morning without massive anxiety and intrusive thoughts and my depression began to lift. BUT I gained a whopping 20 pounds in the 8 weeks I was on Paxil. It was so awful that I had the doctor wean me off of it . I thought once it was out of my system that the weight would slowly come off but it didn&#039;t - I gained another 10 lbs. I think Paxil messes with your metabolism. Will NEVER take it again.""",3.0,25
Celexa,Depression,"""I started taking Celexa because I told my doctor my mood swings were crazy. It was depression. Well it helped big time! I&#039;ve been on it for over a year 10mg but sometimes I take 20mg. I am starting to feel more sad now though but its my living situation that is making me sad. Celexa is a great medicine although I never thought I would take anti-depressants. Anyhow I was super skinny, it helped me gain weight and keep it on. So yes you will gain weight on it but other then that it has worked for me until now. Now I don&#039;t feel happy but I did when I started taking it.""",9.0,41
Zoloft,Depression,"""I was prescribed 50 mg to start, and went in with an open mind. After one day I decided it wasn&#039;t for me. Maybe 50 mg was too much for me, as I am sensitive to medicine? Anyways, I felt so miserable all day. My head was super foggy and I couldn&#039;t think clearly. I don&#039;t know how to describe other than just feeling so horrible and wanting to feel normal again. I couldn&#039;t do much of anything all day except lay on the floor or bed and feel miserable. I also experienced major TMJ jaw- I wasn&#039;t able to get my jaw to relax. I took a hot shower and almost fainted. It was hard for me to see how this would make me feel better ever, even though I know some people do have success with it. I just couldn&#039;t bring myself to take it again the next day.""",1.0,30
Voltaren Gel,Pain,"""This gel has worked for me, but of course,everyone is different. It takes a few applications for it to work.""",9.0,12
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""It turned me into a walking zombie. I couldn&#039;t remember anything &amp; I would be in the middle of a sentence and start saying crazy stuff. It wasn&#039;t for me.""",1.0,111
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This is a big step up from golytely, the taste is better and even better yet only 2 small bottles not 1 gal.""",8.0,10
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I didn&#039;t get pregnant, but my vagina produced a ton of creamy white discharge ever and led to a yeast overgrowth in my gut, upsetting my body&#039;s overall pH. It made me anxious and I had trouble sleeping.  Periods were incredibly light, like spotting, but with unbearable cramps. Not a fan of this BC.""",3.0,2
Gralise,ibromyalgia,"""After decades on pain meds, they are working less and less. In addition to fibromylgia I have bulging and herniated discs, neuropathy, and (controlled) epilepsy.  I have learned to live with constant pain.  My Doc suggested Gralise (gabapentin) and said that he felt confident I would see good results.  I am AMAZED.   I saw immediate improvement in my ability to walk and move around.  I am experiencing considerably less pain.  I am concerned because my insurance will not cover the brand (which is time released) that I am taking and it is expensive, but I remain optimistic and I will try the 3 times a day dosages.  I have not felt this good in many years.""",9.0,131
Doxycycline,Acne,"""Everytime winter comes around I start to break out really bad. Everybody used to tell me where does this acne come from since I don&#039;t get it all year but the winter. My teacher recommended it for me since her daughter used it. I immediately went to the dermatologist and told him I need to take doxycycline. I started taking it and haven&#039;t broke out since! This is great!""",10.0,35
Ketorolac,Pain,"""I had been suffering from severe back pain for a couple of years due to spinal stenosis and get flare ups a couple times a year. After numerous failed physical therapy treatments I was finally given a Toradol shot. Within 30 minutes my pain was relieved. Love this shot! Can&#039;t believe I was not offered this medication 3 years ago. The only side effects I had was minor stomach discomfort.""",10.0,33
Bupropion,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for a little more than three months. I feel that my emotions and feelings have improved so much. I feel real happy now.""",10.0,269
Glimepiride,"Diabetes, Type 2","""After being on Janumet 50/1000 twice daily my sugar never seemed to drop at all, running very high 200 , A1c got over 12%, my GP added glimepride 4mg twice daily with meals and wow, what a difference. I&#039;ve never had to worry about low blood sugar until now. My A1c after 2 months is now 7%, sugar runs around 90 in the mornings now. I couldn&#039;t be happier with this medication. Some have commented on eating right after you take this and I agree. It will drop your sugar fast, be careful. I also keep glucose tabs in my car now just in case.""",10.0,65
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 20 years old and have been taking Alesse for 2 years now. It has done wonders for my period, no cramps or bloating, period is so much lighter and manageable. I haven&#039;t had any acne problems or weight gain. My moods have been affected but I believe its only around the time I get my period. As for the tenderness of breasts, I only feel it if something accidentally hits them, other than that the pain isn&#039;t noticeable or disturbing. Another plus is the pill is extremely small and easy to swallow, I hate taking pills. I definitely recommend this pill.""",8.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on different pills for the past 7 years due to extreme period cramps and acne as well but I&#039;ve been on this Ortho TriCyclen for 2 years and I just want to say that Birth control does NOT affect your weight. It affects your appetite hence the fact we gain weight. The reason I know is because Its easy for me to gain and lose while on the pill if I eat a lot I gain instantly. If I exercise and eat healthy same thing! I lose a lot faster on this pill. This pill makes it easy for me to maintain my weight due to the lifestyle I live! My acne has cleared up dramatically and my cramps are gone and my period lasts between 4-5 days. I always use condoms but gave it an 8 due to loss in sex drive but other than that, it&#039;s great pill!""",8.0,34
Cetirizine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Zyrtec worked well to control my seasonal allergies as well as allergies to dust, cats, etc. It seemed to work faster than Claritin. However, when I stopped taking Zyrtec, I developed severe itchiness all over my body. It took a couple weeks to get through the worst of it, but I am still itching after a month. It seems that my skin has become hyper-sensitive to detergents, soaps, contact with clothing, etc. It seems that certain other people are experiencing this as well.""",3.0,83
Sutent,Renal Cell Carcinoma,"""On Sutent 5 months tumer has has halved in size, side effects are unpleasent but bearable. Hair thined out a bit for the first 3 months.""",10.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am on my second week of Lo Loestrin and have had break through bleeding for about 2 days now. I haven&#039;t experienced any mood swings, acne or weight gain, however it is early on and I will be watching out for that. I have been on the pill for almost 10 years, and this is the first time I have ever had breakthrough bleeding. I will try it for another month and see what happens!""",5.0,4
Stribild,HIV Infection,"""I&#039;ve been taking Stribild since August of 2013 when I made the choice to start HIV treatment because I have a negative partner and my T-cells had fallen below 900. I&#039;ve also wanted to remain proactive about my care and always want to remain well. Stribild was the best choice for me, it did not interfere in any way with my daily outreaches or HIV peer support that I do, nor did it slow me down from my passion for photography and art. There are no side effects that I can speak to and right away my T-cells climbed back to well over 1100 and my viral load was undetectable in just three weeks.""",10.0,15
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Mirena inserted in April of 2015. The insertion was painful for me, as I have not ever been pregnant and given birth. I had light spotting for two weeks after insertion and then when I thought my body was adjusting, I would spot throughout the following months. It wasn&#039;t until month 6 that the spotting stopped. It was also in month 6 that I discovered one mass in each of my breasts, one the size of a walnut and the other the size of a small gumball. I really did enjoy having no periods with Mirena, but I had it removed at month 9, with a pending breast ultrasound and mammogram at age 26.""",3.0,4
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I was given this medication after a severe bout of anxiety and panic attacks. I lost 25lbs in 2 weeks due to the panic and had no appetite. Of course when you don&#039;t eat for that long, nausea can easily set it. I couldn&#039;t even move off the couch for fear of feeling extremely sick or dry heaving. I was finally given this miracle pill and the nausea quickly went from 10 (the worst) to easily a 2 or 3 within about 45 minutes. I took it for a week as I tried to get my appetite back and anxiety under control with other meds. Highly effective. I did experience some constipation from this medication, but that could also be due to the starvation mode I was in for 2 weeks. Either way, highly recommend to anyone dealing with nausea.""",10.0,31
Dexilant,Barrett's Esophagus,"""My Neurotologist/Otologist (Super-Specialist) put me on this for my Erosive Esophagus and Presby ...it works hands-down better than any other PPI&#039;s
I can tell it is healing..He put me on 60mg 1x a day for 4 months..into my 1 1/2 months, and it is definately working!! Croaking is becoming less frequent, I am already optimistic that it will heal..and the croaking will stop! You must taper off when the time comes.""",10.0,11
Sronyx,Birth Control,"""I have been on the pill now for 2.5 years. I started with Apri, hated it and switched to Orsynthia. I had no issues with Orsynthia at all for roughly 1.5 years. It stopped my period altogether for a little over a year, which my doctor was not concerned about. No issues until my insurance company wouldn&#039;t cover it anymore so I had to switch to Sronyx. After about one month of being on it, I developed TERRIBLE acne!!! It looked like a papular rash all.over. especially my neck and face. In addition, it made my skin twice as likely to burn in the sun. I have been on it for a total of 3-4 months now and am about to switch back to Orsynthia and let my wallet take a hit. Nothing is worth having a chronic rash this bad all over your neck!""",2.0,2
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""Words cannot even describe how this medicine has helped me. For the first time ever I have hope for the future. This drug is a life saving miracle. Ive been taking it for over a year now and only bad side effect I get is I will get blinding headaches if I don&#039;t drink enough water but it is soooooo worth it.""",10.0,28
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,Acne,"""Beyaz was the second birth control I used. In terms of acne it completely cleared my back, chest, and face acne. However, I have gained about 15 pounds and am very active and cannot lose weight. I also am irritable like no other. I have terrible mood swings. I loved that it cleared my acne but the mood swings and weight gain have to go so, I am switching to Apri but if that doesn&#039;t work I would go back.""",8.0,10
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Been on Victoza for 6 days, Dr started me right on the 1.8 dose. Still use a for a couple days, cravings sided dramatically, I am tolerating this med successfully. Not sure of my A1C as yet, but my fasting blood glucose has gone from an average of 200 down to 115 this morning, lost 3 lbs..... Wow!""",10.0,59
Paxil,Depression,"""I personally WILL NEVER recommend Paxil to ANYONE. It literally ruined my life. At first, I felt that it was ok. But, quickly and suddenly, I started gaining weight. ALOT of weight. Literally, my pants fit one week and did not fix the next week. And that wasn&#039;t all. I was feeling much worse. I was very manic. So depressed that I could not get out of bed. My life was work, eat, and sleep. I had no motivation and I started fixating on thoughts of suicide. It wasn&#039;t until the unexplained rapid weight gain that I started to ask myself what had changed in my routine. That&#039;s when I realized that Paxil was the newest addition to my life and I began doing research.  I&#039;ve been off of it for about 2 months and I still can&#039;t lose the weight.""",1.0,26
Minocycline,Acne,"""I&#039;m 17 years old and have been battling awful cystic acne for about 10 years. As I&#039;ve aged, it&#039;s only worsened, which I&#039;m assuming is due to an influx in hormones. At first, doctors misdiagnosed me as having eczema. When I was finally diagnosed with cystic acne, my doctor prescribed tetracycline. I was on it for about 1 year, at age 14-15, and it helped a little, but not drastic changes. I noticed that it started turning my teeth brown, as if I&#039;d eaten chocolate and didn&#039;t drink anything or brush my teeth afterwards. I was prescribed minocycline (Minocin) instead. It has helped my acne tremendously, but it is still turning my teeth brown, which is not flattering nor attractive, especially for a girl my age with dating and all.""",8.0,16
Lexapro,Depression,"""I was prescribed this drug for major depression and C-PTSD. I only took it for one week, 5mg. It was awful. I was exhausted all of the time, had trouble falling asleep and my sleep was disturbed by very vivid and bizarre dreams. I woke up every morning shaking, dizzy and disoriented. During the day my legs hurt so bad it made walking difficult. It made me so hungry, craving carbs, I gained 9lbs of belly fat in one week! It left me with zero motivation and unable to feel any joy, excitement, pleasure. I felt detached, empty, I felt dead. I stopped taking it and while i&#039;m still struggling with depression I do feel like me again, I feel alive and have lost all of the weight gained while taking it.""",1.0,35
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;ve only been taking it for about a week or so, so far, but I have to say my skin has showed a LITTLE results so far but not major. The redness went down a bit but that&#039;s it. I&#039;m going to stick with it and hope for the best.""",7.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the mirena IUD in for 5 years now, so it&#039;s time to get it removed. I have LOVED using this form of birth control......once it&#039;s in, you&#039;re set for 5 years. I&#039;ve had virtually no periods the whole time, except for an occasional light day. I would totally get another one if I wasn&#039;t contemplating having kids. I highly recommend this birth control method.""",10.0,15
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""Taking for chronic regional pain syndrome.""",9.0,28
Xulane,Birth Control,"""I love it. This is my first time using birth control and it does its job. My boyfriend and I had an unplanned pregnancy after I lost it I decided birth control was a good option. I&#039;m 25 and I still get my cycle and I gained a little weight not too much.""",9.0,2
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 25 and have never had children.  A good friend recommended this to me and she had no pain.  I had a tremendous amount of pain - generally speaking I&#039;m &quot;tough&quot; too.  Pinching and pressure for what seemed like an eternity when it was being inserted.  Granted, I didn&#039;t have any numbing or pain killers before. When the doctor was done I had to lay there for at least 10 min before I could get up.  Broke a cold sweat, got really dizzy, and really, really had to make a run for a bowel movement while still sweating and dizzy.  Very unpleasant.  I really thought I was going to die for about 20 min after insertion.  Then, I drove home and relaxed and slept well.  So far, so good.  Slight cramping, but that&#039;s to be expected.  I only got it yesterday!""",9.0,6
Amerge,Migraine,"""Amerge is the only thing I have found that works for my migraines. I have had migraines daily for over 3 years and eventually everything has quit working for me except the Amerge so I would recommend it to anyone. This drug has truly saved my life.""",10.0,18
Gardasil,Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis,"""I had the Gardasil when I was 14 I had zero side effects besides a sore arm. I have no complaints, Its done it job!""",10.0,5
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""It gave me my life back.  I once again live life""",10.0,17
Brimonidine,Rosacea,"""DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!  My 15 year old son is light-skinned, blonde and blue eyed and tends to flush(German descent).  This bothered him, so we spoke to his dermatologist and she prescribed Mirvaso.  He was so excited to try it and applied it thinly over his face.  Within 20 minutes his skin was deathly pale with mottling at the edges and around his eyes.  He looked terrible.  Within 10 hours, his face started turning an angry red as if he had been slapped repeatedly.  He then started feeling faint.  I took him to the med clinic and the doctor there prescribed steroids to reduce inflammation and Benadryl.  We are still waiting anxiously for his handsome face to return to normal.  This is after ONE use.""",1.0,9
Linezolid,Skin and Structure Infection,"""Currently diagnosed with Systemic Lupus due to a recurring skin staph infection. Infectious Disease Dr. was concerned I.V. port might also get infected so she prescribed a 14 day Zyvox regimen. This is day 7 on it to treat a case of cellulitis on lower left leg. It is very slowly getting better. I suppose this is probably due to my Lupus. I don&#039;t really have any stomach issues, have a yeast infection and trouble sleeping at night. The infected areas skin has turned dark and appears to be shriveling up and is very tight. It seems like it has affected my calf, ankle &amp; foot muscles as they are now really stiff making it difficult to walk without assistance. The medicine is incredibly expensive as well. """,9.0,12
Mirtazapine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have been anxious, paranoid and depressed since puberty (10 years). Doctors have tried SSRIs, SNRIs, and benzos, but nothing seemed to be working. The doctor wrote a script for Remeron. I was skeptical at first, and the initial side effects scared me (slurred speech, drowsiness, blurred vision), however I kept with it and I feel so much better. It is relieving being able to live without thinking I am about to get fired, or if I am getting fat (which is ridiculous. I actually have an eating disorder and I am clinically underweight). My neurotic paranoia seems to be somewhat cornered and I no longer depend on alcohol to keep me under control. I have only been on the drug for a week at 15mg. Hopefully this journey is almost over.""",8.0,25
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""Worst drug to alter your mind and make you crazy. Severely depressed and suicidal""",1.0,19
Sildenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I LOVED IT. My sex life is so much better!

Thanks Viagra.""",10.0,38
Metoprolol,High Blood Pressure,"""Prescribed this for heart palpitations/tachycardia associated with extreme anxiety and panic attacks. Also had rather elevated blood pressure which I think runs in the family. Felt awful for weeks prior to being prescribed the medication, but once I started taking it things improved VERY quickly. Resting heart rate and blood pressure both down, no more palpitations, far less health anxiety. Doctor described it as having a &quot;calming effect&quot; and I definitely agree. No side effects to speak of thus far about 2 months in. 90mg immediate release once per day.""",10.0,14
Celexa,Depression,"""This is VERY tricky to evaluate. My new doc raved about as it had helped her.
&quot;They should pipe it right into the water supply!&quot; She squealed. 
Well...
I would rather be clear and sad, than in a zombie-twilight world.  20mg after 2 weeks and I am fed up. 
Utterly impossible to climax and have an orgasm. And believe me-I tried!
2nd-My girlfriend noticed that I completely stopped playing and practicing guitar! And I am a pro.
It&#039;s just too dangerous of a mind drug, and perhaps only suitable in extreme situations like death of a family member.

Certainly not for just being in a rut, sadness or the blues. It will just zombie you out. Glad I experienced it. Time to move on with life. Without a brain fog chemical. Orgasms are a sign of life""",2.0,41
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""A coworker of mine recommended I try Skyla after she heard I was looking for birth control method that was effective and had the least side effects. I booked my appointment at my doctors office and was told to take pain relievers before because I&#039;d feel discomfort, we&#039;ll discomfort wasn&#039;t the proper word because the pain was so bad I cried after. I drove home normally but that night I had severe cramps and they continued for 2 weeks straight. I couldn&#039;t work out and just wanted to lay in bed from how bad the cramps were, I would have to breath in and out very deeply to feel some sort of relief. It has now been a month and I bleed almost every day (liner light) but it&#039;s manageable, I&#039;m not sure if bleeding a month after is okay?""",7.0,2
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I took lolo for two days. It made me feel deeply saddened over things I wouldn&#039;t usually be affected by, and very easily aggravated. However, my acne started to look clearer hours after taking it. I couldn&#039;t take it any longer because of how it made me feel. Without birth control I am very moody and prone to irritability and bad moods. I wouldn&#039;t recommend it for women with my mood type. I&#039;ve had the best moods with the third and fourth gen bc (yaz and nuvaring), so it is a shame they are riskier for clots. I am 25 and have had a child, for reference. (I find my hormones have changed after giving birth 3 years ago.)""",2.0,3
Hylan g-f 20,Osteoarthritis,"""I was so nervous about getting this shot - and believe me, it was a piece of cake!  It was slightly uncomfortable for about 2-3 seconds, but no screaming pain.  After a few days I did notice a reduction in pain.  I am now about 4 weeks out from the shot and my knee feels wonderful!  This shot has been totally worth it for me.  I will get another one when needed with no hesitation.""",10.0,60
Nebivolol,High Blood Pressure,"""50 year old female.  Had been advised of borderline high-blood pressure for a few years. During an unrelated surgery &amp; hospital stay, BP was uncontrollable and spiking 200/120.  Dr. started me on Metoprolol and lisonopril, but didn&#039;t control my BP well, and horrible side effects of fatigue, light-headed, loss of concentration, etc.  Switched to Bystolic, and immediately blood pressure was perfect, side effects were gone.  BUT WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS - started having severe joint or tendon pain in shoulders, hips and fingers.  I&#039;ve seen a few reports of this problem with Bystolic, going to an osteo specialist this week - I would hate to have to stop Bystolic, but if it&#039;s the culprit, these joint pains are not worth it.""",9.0,59
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""Saxenda has been approved by a hospital doctor. I am experiencing now a constipation or straining in passing my stool which I notice it is increased when I start using  3.0Mg doses in week 5 which was normal before using Saxenda. I notice blood after passing my stool and it was painful. If I notice again I will finish my last pen and I will stop using it and I will monitor my self and see my doctor once I get back from my trip. 
*It has really cut the appetite, 
I am not like before in terms of eating, I eat much less now. 
I feel full quickly, 
Dry mouth, 
side lower Pain  sometimes.
Losing 4 KG only. 
I used Saxenda to have shortcuts. 
I take the injection in the morning.""",6.0,2
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Over the summer, I experienced my first panic attack leading to a string of additional panic attacks that followed. Subsequently, I was so overly focused on all the tics and aspects of my body, I was unable to focus or leave the house. I was getting panic attacks nearly on the daily, and had a terrible experience with the medication Viibryd, which gave me serotonin syndrome and left me awake for five straight days. 

Lexapro gave me my life back. It took about 4 weeks to start to really help, and 2 months to work in full strength. It allowed me for the first time in years to truly be happy, and deal with the problems of life. 

For those of you who just started this medicine, give it a chance because the side effects at first are very tough.""",9.0,88
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Birth Control,"""This was my first time experience with any birth control, I&#039;m 22 and have no children and take no other medication. Unfortunately, this birth control side affect on me was numbness on the left side of my body (left arm and leg were both numb). Also, my sex drive decreased tremendously.""",1.0,4
Medrol,"Asthma, acute","""I appreciate this medication. It has been of great benefit to relieving my asthma distress relatively quickly. In my youth Epinephrine was the Only medication for my disease and I spent hundreds of days over the years waiting for my asthma attacks to subside. I am pleased that the extended suffering does not have to be endured now that this medication is affordable and available.""",10.0,40
Paroxetine,Depression,"""paxil helps me quite a bit""",8.0,6
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I was placed on this for Miragine prevention.  The weight loss was cool, but the resulting High Blood Pressure not cool.  So much so that I was not able to be put on birth control medication.  I am no longer on this medication and still am suffering from HBP.  I do not smoke or drink and my blood pressure was perfect before starting this medication.""",3.0,3
Bupropion,Depression,"""I&#039;d been on Wellbutrin/Wellbutrin SR for over 15 years and it worked great until about a year ago when I started feeling I&#039;d built up a tolerance to it.  Seeing that Aplenzin was basically the same, but in hydrobromide form instead of hydrochloride, I figured it would &quot;trick&quot; my body into reacting to it as a new medicine without losing the benefits. With the blessing of my psych doc, I switched and it appears to have worked.  I&#039;d give 10 stars, except for the high cost.""",9.0,18
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""Been on Victoza 8 weeks for weight loss, had no side effects until after 4 weeks. Swollen tongue, red lump and itch at injection point. Lost 10lbs first month and nothing since. Started with 0.6 and upped to 1.2 as prescribed. Appetite has gone down a little, cravings are pretty much completely gone. Added exercise 3-4 x a week since new year. Still no more weight loss.""",7.0,38
Lorcaserin,Obesity,"""Took Med for six months, decreased appetite and lost 50 pounds. But then it stopped working on me.  Tried it a year later and not working.  If you get the savings card on line at the official Belviq web site and pay cash drug is only $75.  Even if your insurance covers the drug copayment may be more than that.""",5.0,16
Valproic acid,Seizure Prevention,"""I have been on Depakote ER for 6 years now and although it has not controlled my seizures it has definitly decreased them.""",8.0,8
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I have IBS (constipation dominant). It&#039;s been years since I&#039;ve used a stimulant laxative as I have been able to &quot;keep things moving&quot; with other meds. Had a major problem, though, yesterday and was miserable. Took the highest dose (3 tabs) of Dulcolax at 9 p.m. yesterday. At 6 a.m. today, everything was wonderful again! Had diarrhea (to be expected), some cramping and a tad bit nauseated. I tell you, best help I&#039;ve ever received for this type of problem. Everyone&#039;s body is different, so how it will help, not help, or effect each person is different. (Obvious from the reviews here.) But for me, wonderful relief within the time frame stated on the box with minimal side effects.""",10.0,9
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""I take 200mg a day and find that it helps great with my anxiety. I&#039;ve taken benzodiazepines and they weren&#039;t as helpful. This really is a great medicine.""",10.0,89
Ramipril,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been increased from 2.5mg to 5mg but because by blood pressure was 135/85 they were not happy with the bottom number 85 and because I am a type 2 diabetic they have now just double my dose to 10mg and for years stated I had white coat syndrome and would not medicate - surely this could have cause more damage. But so far so good I do suffer with night sweats and leg pains but don&#039;t know if this is linked.""",5.0,0
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""This is day three for me taking Contrave.  I was really excited to start the med because I knew it was closely related to Wellbutrin.  Years ago I took Wellbutrin to stop smoking and it work great.  So day 1 I weighed 197lb and I&#039;m 5-3.  Felt kind of fuzzy and in the later afternoon a bit nauseous.  Day 2 after sleeping great woke up and took morning med and shortly later felt nauseous but not bad enough to quit.  Absolutely no appetite, had cereal and beef stick for lunch.  Evening dinner was a half of a small steak and green beans.  Woke up with stomach cramps and diarrhea, had 3 bouts.  I attribute it to the high fatty foods I ate.  Weigh in again on the 4/24/17.   Dr. gave me free month supply so I will try it before I buy it.""",8.0,5
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I am pregnant and have been suffering from severe nausea and vomiting.  I have been taking Zofran for about 25 weeks.  The disolving tablet doesn&#039;t have an affect on me.  I can&#039;t keep it down, even after half an hour I will throw up the medication.  The rare times I can hold it down, it has no affect on me.""",2.0,17
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,None,"""The pill did what it was supposed to. It made my periods tolerable. However, On the fourth pack I started noticing shortness of breath, elevated blood pressure and chest pain.  I had all the tests done and after determining It wasn&#039;t a heart attack or blood clot, I went off of the birth control and a day later those symptoms went away.""",3.0,8
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""No big deal people.  It doesn&#039;t taste great (salted cherry comes to mind) but it certainly is not unbearable. Started at 5pm and drank it slowly. Had first movement within 30 minutes before I even finished.  Bloating and watery movements for the next few hours about every half an hour. Definitely some bloating but nothing awful and no headaches. Used baby wipes and A&amp;D ointment but didn&#039;t even need it. No soreness at all""",9.0,38
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I took Ambien awhile back for insomnia. Within 20 minutes I was out. Woke up refreshed after 6 - 8 hours. Caution: for me, it was addicting and I could not sleep without it. Also for me, I would not remember activities I may or may not have done the night before. Unplug your phone, you may regret who you call and the conversation you had. I cannot take Ambien for those reasons, but it did work for getting to sleep!""",7.0,21
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I had a cold sore coming on and bought abreva put it on as directed the next day woke up with four more. I need to find something that works unlike this. Total waste of money.""",1.0,15
Sertraline,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""Have only been taking this for just over two weeks and the results have been almost unbelieveable.  I&#039;d previously been taking quetiapine which made me drowsy, gave me horrible headaches and generally made me sleep and eat much more than I should have. 
For the first time in my life I feel normal, I feel relaxed, it&#039;s allowed me to re-evaluate the way I think and behave. The only side effects I&#039;ve suffered have been diarrhea and a reduced appetite but I can work with the reduced appetite better than I could deal with the increased appetite.""",10.0,9
Medroxyprogesterone,None,"""Depo worked great for me. Reading people&#039;s horror stories almost put me off, but I am glad I decided to try it. I had bleeding for the first few weeks after the first shot, but absolutely none since (I am between 2nd and 3rd shot now). I was on a diet when I got the first shot, my weight remained the same. I think the diet and shot canceled each other out.""",10.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I can say that the only positive effect about this pill is that it prevented pregnancy. As long as I ate right before or after taking the pill I would not get nauseated. My periods never became lighter and I still had cramps. I did not develop acne or notice any weight gain, however. The reason why I stopped taking this pill was because I had overwhelming mood swings and depression. I also noticed a decrease in my sex drive.""",7.0,9
Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Used the 3 day monistat per recommendation of my obgyn nurse and holy moly this burns like no other. I jumped in the bath and literally scraped as much out as possible...that helped but I am still more uncomfortable than before. I put coconut oil in and around and that has drastically helped the burning and itching. Hope this helps. DON&#039;T USE THIS PRODUCT!""",1.0,14
Lutera,Birth Control,"""Took lutera for 5 months, probably my worst birth control experience. 

Pros: Not Pregnant! So, at least that part worked.
Cons: my face EXPLODED in acne. Other kinds I&#039;ve tried controlled the acne very well, but this seemed to make my skin turn into a minefield of sore, red, under-the-skin pimples. I&#039;ve been off it for almost 2 months and my face is much better. Also, had terrible mood swings. I even hit my boyfriend with a shoe :( I&#039;ve felt much better and much more like myself since then. It gave me this strange, clear discharge all the tim too, that is all gone now.""",5.0,22
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I thought this was the diet pill that I had been waiting for since trying plenty of others and the first month it worked like a dream. Lost 10 pounds but the second month all I have lost so far is the $167.00 it cost to refill it.""",7.0,28
Nortriptyline,Migraine Prevention,"""Been having worsening migraines for 8 or more years. Tried so many different things, I am basically disabled at this point sick almost daily from either migraine or rebound day. After Topamax, steroids, beta blockers, you name it I&#039;ve tried it. Finally I&#039;ve been put on nortriptyline, after 2 weeks I haven&#039;t had a single migraine. I hate to be skeptical but it&#039;s almost too good to believe for me since I&#039;ve been sick so long, so I will be reporting back soon. But I even feel differently just how my brain feels. Right now I&#039;m quite thrilled and the results seem to be what&#039;s reported by everyone else here (taking 25mg at night).""",10.0,93
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This was the very first pill I was prescribed and stayed on it for 3 years. I decided to try something new and switched to a different pill. Needless to say I&#039;m switching back. When on Microgestin Fe 1/20 I experienced relatively no side effects besides a few pounds of weight gain and my breasts grew about 2-3 cup sizes. My skin was perfect and no nausea, depression, or painful periods. The pill was very effective in preventing pregnancy didn&#039;t have 1 scare in the 3 years I was using it. When I first started the pill probably around month 6 I did experience a decreased sex drive but it returned within about a month or two. Overall, I would highly recommend this pill!""",10.0,14
Remeron,,"""I was having a very hard time with the anxiety of thinking something was wrong with my heart (which turned out to be nothing), when I was put on Remeron.  I had virtually stopped eating, and just felt very anxious and not myself.  It helped a good bit with the anxiety, but it turbo charged my appetite.  Would not recommend this to anyone who is overweight, but it&#039;s great for anxiety sufferers who lose their appetite when they get anxious.  It does make you very sleepy the first week or so you take it, so I would take it before bed.  I didn&#039;t notice any sexual side effects though, which was another big selling point.  The sedation seems stronger at lower doses, and I had some bizarre dreams at lower doses as well.""",9.0,75
Cymbalta,Back Pain,"""I had left S I joint pain for 8 yrs been to a million drs, tried a million remedies. But my dr put me on Cymbalta. A few days later I ended up in ER with excruciating pain. But when they added a shot of Lorazepam the pain I&#039;d had for years went away. For 9 months, with the combo of Cymbalta 60mg and Lorazapam 2 mg I was completely pain free, but after 9 months the effectiveness has waned. I still take both meds to take the edge off the pain but nothing else really works. Except when I was told I had Fibromyalgia and night sweats and I found out those are caused by LYME DISEASE. Luckily I found a LYME LITERATE DR who is treating me.""",9.0,26
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""I have had panic attacks for the last five years or so and they terrify me. Xanax seems to be the only drug that seems to control them at all. I&#039;ve been prescibed antidepressants that seem to help somewhat but not completely. Thanks for Xanax.""",7.0,2
Promethazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Woke up with dizziness and terrible nausea.  After 5 hours of dry heaving, went to doctor.  One injection and nausea gone almost immediately.  Slept for 3 hours, then ate dry bagel, chicken soup without any problems.  Next day, eating normally but feel tired and a little &quot;under the weather&quot;.""",10.0,30
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I started taking Lexapro for major depressive disorder about 8 months ago. It started to work great and I got my energy back. I wasn&#039;t as depressed either, but that only lasted about 7 months. After a while my sex drive completely went away and it put a strain on my relationship. I also noticed I started to become more depressed as the time went on. I started to lose all the energy the medicine gave me. I tried to ween off of the medicine and it gave me terrible head aches and horrible nausea. I currently have been perscribed Effexor, hoping that will help with the sex drive.""",6.0,22
Naloxegol,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""Movantik works.  Its somewhat inconsistent.  Most days I can count on it.
On an occasional day things don&#039;t move as well.  On those days I supplement with a dulcolax suppository. Be advised that it may take 2-3 days for your system to get used to it.  I felt a little tired and edgy. I think that&#039;s because it may induce some opiate withdrawal effects.  It was only temporary and tolerable.  These are all minor issues.  Like I said, it works and that a big relief for an opiate user.""",9.0,35
Lysine,Herpes Simplex,"""I found lysine to be my miracle for relief of my genital herpes outbreaks.""",10.0,7
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""I have severe anxiety including social anxiety that confines me to my apartment 95% of the time. I also suffer from trichotillomania where my anxiety is so bad I pull my hair out. Have had this for 20 years and all the shrinks could not help me. I am 32 years old and just recently have been put on Xanax 0.5mg 3 times daily as needed. Well the first week I slept and slept, which is good because I wasn&#039;t sleeping before. I also have bipolar disorder and severe depression. Pristiq helps a little but I am allergic to everything else. Xanax slows down my racing thoughts so I can think clearer and make decisions easier and is helping with the hair pulling but am still desperately searching for help with that and have not found it.""",8.0,56
Duloxetine,Osteoarthritis,"""I suffer with arthritis in hands, knees, elbows, and hips.  In 2013 I underwent a total left hip replacement and worked hard in rehab to become active again.  However, as time progresses, my joints continue to &#039;talk&#039; to me loudly.  In the mornings, I look like a crone hobbling around until from moving they begin to become fluid.  Ridiculous!  My doctor put me on Cymbalta back in December of 2014.  Wow.  What a difference.  I did have some struggles on learning when to take it without suffering with nausea, dizziness, etc.  For me, morning time seems to be the ticket.  Mid day or evening caused stomach and head issues. I am on a  lower dose compared to what I have read, but I give this a A+.  Within 15 minutes of taking my dose, I am fine.""",10.0,68
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""On fourth week. Beyond impressed. Snacking between meals gone. Hugely diminished need/desire for food, seem to seek healthier food. Biggest surprise is it has eliminated any desire for a nice cold beer (my weakness). Past diet experiences used smaller serving approach but almost eat the plate; with belviq using smaller portions but can only eat 1/3 to 1/2. Side effects - first day headache was major - so challenging that I would have stopped the medicine if it didn&#039;t disappear - it was gone on day 2.. Feel empowered to finally succeed. Goal is to lose 25%.  Down 2 notches on belt, feeling better and more committed everyday. Starting weight 263 - first weigh in end of next week.""",10.0,22
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been taking 10mg lexapro for anxiety for 5 days now.
Off and on in the past yr my level of anxiety has escalated so much that I thought I might have a nervous breakdown or something. I became anti social and angry. I would break down in tears if I thought about anything for more than 3 seconds. I felt hopeless and helpless.
I also take Adderall xr20MG.
My dr gave me lexapro 10mg  and said I might experience the side effects and call her in 1 wk if it was too much too handle. Headache for a couple hrs was all I experienced. I feel awesome! Like a wet blanket has been lifted off of me. I don&#039;t avoid people anymore and I feel like I can face the world and be me again. I think now that the tension is lifted I feel better physically!""",9.0,31
Tradjenta,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have type 2 diabetes and have had severe osteoarthritis for years prior to taking Tradjenta. The one good thing about it is my doctor says it makes you feel fuller,  and I&#039;m able to verify this. I&#039;m able to resist sugar cravings easier. However,  I MUST go off this because of severe joint pain and stiffness that is unusual even by my standards. I can&#039;t sleep or get out of bed it&#039;s so bad. It&#039;s so bad,  I&#039;d rather not take it and take the risk of developing kidney failure because it&#039;s not worth it""",2.0,3
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got this about a year and a half ago. It&#039;s done well as a birth control (I&#039;m not pregnant) but the sideaffects are intolerable. Upper lip hair, mood swings often, depression, some weight gain, fatigue, and occasionally pain at insertion site. I haven&#039;t had a period in a couple months and while I like it, I also like my period, as it lets me know I&#039;m not pregnant. I&#039;m constantly afraid I&#039;m pregnant because my period comes so late or won&#039;t come at all. Being a college student it&#039;s great to have because I&#039;d forget to take the pill but I can&#039;t handle the side affects. Ive also read about the implant &quot;implanting&quot; itself into the muscle of your arm...that raises lots of red flags for me.""",6.0,2
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on Yaz for a year and a half.  This pill for real ruined my skin.  I have acne scars that will never go away.  I hate it.  I wish in the early months when it was ruining my skin that I had decided to stop taking it. Instead I read the reviews and thought if I just give it enough time things will improve. They didn&#039;t and now I&#039;m stuck on the pill  that&#039;s still giving me acne (albeit not as bad as before) too scared to stop.  I feel like I&#039;m being held hostage by Yaz.   It also gives me my period two weeks out of the month.  Worst decision of my life.   I&#039;ve never posted on something like this before &ndash; but the experience was so awful I thought I had to warn others.  My advice is to listen to your body and if it&#039;s not working STOP!""",1.0,14
Carvedilol,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been on carvedilol taking 12.5 mg. 4 x a day for over one year. It lowered my blood pressure but my feet and ankles have severe swelling no matter what kind of shoes I wear and my toes feel tingly most of the time. I wonder if this is a side effect of this medicine.  I also started ExForge about the same time.  It is difficult to walk for more than 30 min.  I am 66 yrs. old and a female.""",5.0,43
Escitalopram,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""Had horrible anxiety upon waking up for the first two months.  But it took Lexapro (15mg) 3 months before I got the full effect and am much better now!  Dr also prescribed Seroquel to speed things up.  Give this medicine time, it takes longer than the average 4-6 weeks as stated.  I felt a difference within a few days.""",10.0,47
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am still on my first pack of this pill, it is my first birth control pill. I have not had any bleeding issues or weight gain. In fact, I feel less bloated then usual. The only problem I have experienced is horrible nausea, I am hoping for it to pass soon.""",7.0,14
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""My skin naturally is not that oily, and I was put on Acanya by my dermatologist. It was not only thick and white, but it dried out my skin very badly. It did somewhat help my acne, but it left my skin with bad marks, and dry to the point where I could not move it without pain. I did not like this medicine. I am off of it now and on a much better one that nourishes my skin as well as treats the acne. Acanya was just not for me.""",1.0,9
Contrave,Obesity,"""I&#039;m in the middle of my second week of Contrave. The first day I had an odd feeling and a bit of nausea but water and half of a sandwich was a quick fix. I decided to move my dosage up a couple of days early to avoid any issues with weekday work hours so I increased my dosage on a Sunday. I&#039;m glad I did. The nausea came back on the first day of my dosage increase so I treated it with water every time I had a sour feeling in my stomach. The water helped and when it didn&#039;t I would have a half of a sandwich or some soup. I started my two in the morning and one at night today. I found myself picking at my Easter dinner and refusing dessert altogether. I&#039;ve lost eight pounds in 16 days without trying.""",9.0,44
Prednisone,Asthma,"""First of all if you don&#039;t need to take this drug, please do yourself a favor and don&#039;t start the dose. I wish I read reviews before starting the dose, as I look back antibiotics should have been sufficient for my symptoms - I only had Acute bronchitis. The problem came when I completed my dose and the withdrawal symptoms kicked in. I started shaking, couldn&#039;t see clearly, my heart started beating fast, very anxious, couldn&#039;t sleep, fell like I was literally losing it! Almost ended up in the ER, but following other reviews decided to find ways to relax and not think about what was happening: yoga, meditation, playing sleep music and that&#039;s how I managed it. My advice for you: stay away from this drug and if you&#039;re trying to get off it, do your best to relax.""",2.0,4
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Skyla put in about a year ago.  The insertion was pretty awful because there were complications so it took longer than anticipated.  That was not because of the Skyla but because of my doc (which she was really great about the whole process).  I include that because I haven&#039;t had any children and have a pretty high tolerance for pain, so I want anyone reading this to expect some discomfort.  Since having it my cramps have been terrible and seem to only disappear for about a week and a half or so each month.  I also still have spotting.  My periods in general are lighter but they last for 5 or 6 days now it seems.  I&#039;ve also had a significant increase in hormonal breakouts, which I definitely believe to be due to the BC.""",5.0,0
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""Crazy start during 1st of holidays (Oct.) but had upper endoscopy done to help with some constriction. The extra weight was affecting my health and wellbeing so I did not want to wait to start. My doc had a trial kit to start with then I got my first month&#039;s prescription. Used insurance to absorb part of the cost and the coupon that was given by the manufacturer.  Dubious &amp; nervous of injections, I pushed forward as possibility of better health was worth the anxiety of sticking myself. Needles are tiny &amp; you inject into the fatty areas so you don&#039;t really feel it while sticking. There can be achiness or stinging in the injection site sometimes. Started having rash &amp; itching at some shot sites but have lost 8 lbs. &amp; feel like exercising now.""",8.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for a year and a half. And the first year I was not sexually active and I used only to regulate my period. (My cramps used to be so excruciating that I would have to stay home.) Not only did this pill make my period much lighter and manageable cramps, I also have had no pregnancy scares! Me and my partner are very sexually active and I have had no worries about being pregnant. Everything is always on track. Highly recommend this to any woman struggling with heavy periods companied by horrible cramps or is sexually active.""",9.0,10
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""Have had anxiety for many years, have tried numerous meds and none worked for long. Because of numerous surgeries I have a high drug tolerance and sometimes weird reactions. After taking Cymbalta for 3 years the excessive sweating just became too much, I am now on Lexapro and was using Clonazapan when an attack would start,concerned about addiction to Clonazapan my doctor suggested Buspar. I started with 7.5 twice a day did not feel much until starting the third week then 10mg 3xs a day. Did have side effects but was encouraged to wait 4wks, so glad I did. 1st time in years and I mean years, I feel like the old me, sleep through the night, no side effects. I encourage you to wait and see before you give up on it, for me well worth it.""",9.0,121
Buprenorphine,Opiate Dependence,"""It has helped me out tremendous.""",10.0,25
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""Maxalt does work. Usually Fioricet works but when my migraine becomes worse Fioricet doesn&#039;t do anything and Maxalt does the trick!""",10.0,5
Tysabri,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I am 47 years old. I was diagnosed with MS in March 2013. Was started on Tysabri in August 2014 as I had a relapse while I was on gilenya in June 2014. The year I was on tysabri was the most awful year in my life. I had increasing fatigue, on &amp; off weakness in my arms and my legs. Had pain in my knees which became severe and progressive  in the last 2 months. I have been off work for 2 months now, I only walk inside the house but rarely outside, I had to stay away from all social commitments in the last 2 months.""",2.0,59
Sronyx,Birth Control,"""My experience with this pill was good at first but the after the second month it made me really moody and depressed. I also noticed my sexual desire decrease. I&#039;m definitely switching soon""",2.0,3
Eliquis,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""I have been taking Eliquis for eight months now.  I have been in and out of atrial fibrillation, and have had no problems with Eliquis.  None of the side effects have appeared for me.  It is easy to use and a huge improvement over warfarin.""",10.0,187
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the Nexplanon for about 4 months. Pros and cons. Pros very reliable, no worrying, and no forgetting to take or change anything. Cons extremely irregular periods; first period with it was 2 weeks then no period for 2 months. My recent period had lasted for 1 month and there is no telling when its going to end. Need to get removed NOW.""",2.0,5
Oxybutynin,Urinary Incontinence,"""My adult daughter, who has autism, became incontinent and so far this medication has helped.  She still wears a pad but has less wetting.""",8.0,9
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""I have been taking 15mg a night of mirtazapine for about a month.  I did have some of the well known side effects at first.  I had an insatiable hunger, and was extremely groggy in the morning.  However, for me, these went away after about a week and half.  I am now able to eat normally, and wake up feeling refreshed, and not groggy.  I also workout 5-6 times a week.  I&#039;m not sure if that helps the symptoms or not, but it obviously slowed the weight gain as this medicine is prone to cause because of the increased appetite.  It has absolutely helped with sleep, and with my depression.""",9.0,19
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""This has made my life a living hell I went to the gynacologist to see about me having my period for a month she suggested I get the shot and take pills and said it should be gone within 5-6 days. Well its been 3 weeks and its the most horrible feeling in the world to keep bleeding and I don&#039;t know why to have to wear pads everyday and change pants four times a day I just want to say forget it and get my uterus out I&#039;m only 22 with no children""",1.0,1
Lexapro,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on several medications but lexapro is the only one that has helped. ive suffered from severe depression, anxiety,panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder and ive had suicidal thoughts since is was 9 years old. lexapro has helped with all of this. i still have &quot;down&quot; moments but nowhere as severe! i am able to face reality better and was able to return to school.""",9.0,109
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve taken birth control, first when I was a teenager to control my periods, then to prevent pregnancy. I&#039;ve had an IUD, it&#039;s a toss up on that one. I have one child and until I can save enough money for the permanent procedure, Lutera is what I&#039;ll use. It&#039;s effective, no weight gain, no mood swings. Felt a bit nauseous when I first started taking this but other than that I highly recommend it.""",9.0,15
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Consistent control of symptoms all day.""",8.0,28
Flexeril,Muscle Spasm,"""I take Flexeril for muscle spasm related to bulged discs at L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1.  I get sciatica down both legs.  I also have C6-C7 facet joint damage that catches and occasionally prevents me from turning my head to the left.  I am highly resistant to narcotics and anesthetics, and take 10mg Flexeril during the day without any side effects.  It allows me to function without letting the muscles lock up.  It stops the pain cycle (pain=muscle tension=pain=muscle tension).  When I take it at night, it quicly reduces the spasming.  If the pain is severe, I take with narcotics for one night to force massive relaxation.  This should be done with extreme caution tho - combining opiates and muscle relaxers can cause someone to stop breathing.""",8.0,112
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I love this medicine. I have delayed sleep-phase disorder and I&#039;ve been using Ambien for the last five years. I learned pretty quick that I have to take it and go lie down; the first time I took some I thought &quot;Well, I&#039;ll go have a quick bath before I go to bed.&quot; My husband says I wandered in an hour later talking about how the bathtub faucet changed into a raven&#039;s head and we (the faucet and I, that is) had a very long and profound conversation about the Harry Potter novels and the social implications thereof.""",9.0,52
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""As far as I can remember I suffered from excessive sweating. I always had to sacrifice nice shirts for ones made from fabric the sweating wouldn&#039;t leave too much mark. Or on which wetness doesn&#039;t show. But well even changing around 5 times a day wasn&#039;t helping. Tried everything until someone told me about Drysol. I have to say, I started using it last night and after being up for 4 hours now, I&#039;m still wearing the same shirt! Ok sweating starts to show but after only one use I have this result! Wow! Simply amazing. I wear a uniform at work and I was desperate to find a way to hide my excessive sweating. I think I wont have to worry about this anymore very soon!""",9.0,3
Escitalopram,Depression,"""For me, lexapro stopped the negative thinking. It slowed it all down, the suicidal thoughts, the rumination, the negative was gone. I was on 5mg, decided I didn&#039;t want to be on it. I wanted to face my fears, my tears, my sadness, my negative, etc. I wanted to control it, not have lexapro control it. It covers up underlying issues that need to be dealt with constructively. I&#039;ve been tapering off, I&#039;m down to 1mg, maybe less. I&#039;m learning to deal with thoughts, the few that have come back by praying, breathing and relaxing. Opening up to people about my fears, my negative thinking, letting others guide me into positive thinking has helped tremendously. Take the meds, but work towards resolving the underlying problem and coming off of lexapro.""",3.0,47
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I have always had EXTREME anxiety, ever since I started puberty basically. Social situations intensified it, but I always had it. It was something I could never shut off, I always was very tense especially in the neck and back region. I couldn&#039;t even feel comfortable walking around in my own house it was so severe. Once I finally came to my doctor with this I was prescribed citalopram. I noticed the effect of the medication within about a day. It was amazing. Every time I felt anxiety coming on it was blocked. I still feel anxiety when it&#039;s appropriate, like meeting a guy, or trying something new; the normal things that you get anxious or nervous about. But I can finally relax and think straight all the time now and I&#039;ve never felt so good.""",9.0,29
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I am a 24y/o female. I&#039;ve been taking Lexapro 10mg for almost 4 months now and I can confidently say the only scary thing about this medication is people&#039;s negative reviews on it. First and foremost EVERYONE is different, so everyone will react to it differently. I was prescribed it by my primary Doctor due to my severe anxiety and mild depression. Before this medication I was prescribed Celexa, but hated it. My anxiety and depression got so much worse I decided to do something about it. It came to the point where my anxiety and depression affected everyone around me and I just wasn&#039;t happy anymore.  At first taking this medication gave me some side affects. My side effects were really dry mouth, some intense dreams, and some loss of appetite. The only thing that has stuck for these few months have been the dreams. They seems SO REAL! But I can say I rather have some dreams than those scary anxiety attacks I use to get, and those depressed bed sobs. Lexapro has changed my life! Before this medication my life was hitting rock bottom. My Anxiety was so severe it took over my life. I obsessed over everything, overthought everything, felt like at any moment I was going to die. I was on edge every second. My blood pressure was always high and I&#039;m only 24! I had this obsession of dying in a car accident, it came to a point I couldnt ride in a car with anyone else unless I was driving. If I did I would get panic attacks. My depression was also bad and also had an eating disorder. I felt like I was never going to be happy. Was never going to be happy in a relationship, or in my job, or even be able to hug my own mother again. I&#039;m happy the people in my life noticed how much my disorders were taking over my life and helped me make a change. Lexapro helped my life. I hope my review will change yours.""",10.0,233
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""I&#039;m pretty sure that I don&#039;t suit this medication. The first three weeks were absolute torture with blurred vision, headaches, nausea, and no energy. After that time the medicine did seem to help my anxiety and depression. However, after three months the side effects came back worse than the first three weeks. I went to my doctor and asked to switch medications immediately. Coming off of the Cymbalta was the worst experience of my life. At one point I had uncontrollable shaking and muscle movements. I couldn&#039;t even concentrate enough to go to the kitchen and make a sandwich. I know this drug works for many people, but for myself it was like taking poison.""",2.0,28
Amlodipine,High Blood Pressure,"""Norvasc worked fantastic for about a year then I started experiencing muscle twitching and cramps that got worse and worse. I have been trying to switch to another medicine and haven&#039;t had much luck. I pray I can find a medicine as good as Norvasc. I can tell you that numerous blood tests have been run and while this medicine MAY cause cramps, my blood sugar, cholesterol, liver panel, metabolic panel, CBC, creatinine, etc. are all perfect! I have a lot of faith to the fact that this medicine will not harm you other than possibly muscle cramps or fluid retention. I experienced no fluid retention BUT I exercise.""",7.0,144
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I used to gamble a lot. After Chantix, I have no urge to gamble. Thanks.""",9.0,14
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""I have been on different forms of this since January. I started on the buccal film but after my insurance didn&#039;t want to cover the brand name (Belcuca) I switched to a higher dose sublingual generic. I now take 2mg sublingual 2x/day (nasty taste! But works and dissolves fairly quick this way) for a chronic ovarian pelvic pain disorder. It&#039;s a good medicine for this kind of pain. Sometimes the pain does not go away and I&#039;ll have to either take more or ibuprofen. Problem with this opiate is that it&#039;s one of the strongest and most other opiates won&#039;t overpower it so breakthrough pain meds are most time useless. Regardless it&#039;s a good pain med and doesn&#039;t make me tired or feel out of it.""",8.0,4
Dabigatran,Pulmonary Embolism,"""I have been taking Pradaxa for around six months now with no problems. I just hate the packaging. It is very hard to open, it hurts my fingers, and its inefficient. Some days I feel like I can&#039;t take my medicine. It should not have to feel like a hassle...especially if I have to be on this medication for the rest of my life.""",9.0,1
Viberzi,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Started this five months ago and in the first week I was totally fine. It stopped all symptoms. Felt great. Ate what I wanted. After being diagnosed over 20 years ago and managed well with diet most of the past years. A year ago I was back to 8 trips to the bathroom with immediate diarrhea daily at least 4-5 days per week. Viberzi was amazing. Went to pharmacy this week to pick up refill. Had. Note to call doctor. Had to take me off immediately. Has been black listed for patients without gall bladder. Doc wanted me on on lotronex. Has also been black listed for tissue death in intestines! I stopped medication on Thursday and I have had immediate resumption of diarrhea. Can&#039;t leave the house. Have to travel to a conference for work all week.""",10.0,16
Zoloft,Depression,"""I started taking Zoloft in October of 2003 for depression and attention deficit disorder. I have had no complaints. This is a wonderful medicine for me. I have found that the brand name works better on me than the generic brand. I know they aren&#039;t supposed to be different but they are. On the generic I have suicidal thoughts which I didn&#039;t have before I started on the medicine. On the brand name, I don&#039;t have this issues and feel so much better. I like myself and other people like me better too.""",10.0,140
Lurasidone,Schizophrenia,"""I suffer from schizoaffective disorder with bipolar tendencies. Latuda can cause severe breast pain on high doses.  Definitely helps stop voices and completely resolves depression.""",10.0,63
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I was on Loestrin 24 for 6 months. No mood swings or side effects, but I just switched because my breakthrough bleeding got bad. I would have spotting off and on and then I was having a period the week before my brown pills. My doctor said this level of estrogen was too low for my body, but otherwise I think it was fine.""",4.0,6
Tranylcypromine,Depression,"""Only antidepressant to quell my panic attacks and lessen my emotional reactivity. Only downside is ruined sleep and constant vigilance to prohibited foods and medicines. Also developed a bad sweet tooth. But you will definitely feel much better""",10.0,36
Opana ER,Pain,"""my bottom spinal disks are crooked and rest on my nerves between them. I was on 60mg of Morphine Sulfate Er. and took it for years and asked my Dr. for an increase and he switched me to Opana 20mg Er pills and they helped my back pain and seem to last a little longer between dosage. I am prescribed it twice a day. I seem to have less tiredness than the morphine and I am prescribed 5mg of oxycodone for morning breakthrough pain. Due to my liver condition he won&#039;t increase the oxycodone because it makes the liver turn it into morphine to filter it. when I need an increase of the Opana I&#039;m sure he&#039;ll give me that because it&#039;s a form of morphine and my liver can process it okay. So I hope this helps other people with my condition or similar.""",8.0,15
Spironolactone,High Blood Pressure,"""I am 55 year old male. Yes, this medication does what it is supposed to do. However, my side effect included slight breast development. Doctor has not taken me off this medicine. I am upset with the doctor for not warning me about this psychologically effect. Can not come off of it without a replacement apparently, so I am stuck. """,5.0,42
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I was constipated for about 4  days. I tried Dulcolax on my 4th. I took one in the night. I woke to little cramps but I still didn&#039;t have bowel movement so I took a second one... when I tell it worked the next minute. I started having painful cramps for about 10 min. Then all of sudden it happened. Everything went out.""",9.0,19
Nicoderm CQ,Smoking Cessation,"""Hello all I&#039;m 26 years old I been smoking since I was 18, idk why or how just picked it up to look kool, now at 26 after many chest pains anxiety attacks and stomach aches and I know 100000% it was me smoking which was causing me all those things!  It&#039;s been now 1 full week and after many nicotine gums hookah pens all of that I can honestly say this Patch is a blessing ! I have not had anxiety from not smoking not one chest pain this patch is amazing !! Works wonders I started on step 2! I highly recommend this to anybody who wants to stop smoking! It&#039;s also will power everybody ! Good luck save your body while you can!""",10.0,24
Blisovi 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I was recently switched from Gildess to Microgestin, &amp; Microgestin was awesome! Very few side effects, &amp; my cycle became regular, &amp; cramps mild. I went to fill my prescription last month &amp; was blindsided by this new brand Blisovi 1/20. The pharmacist stated it&#039;s the same formula as Microgestin. Yeah right! Since starting this b/c I&#039;ve experienced intense headaches/severe sinus problems, vision problems, anxiety, sleep issues, bloating, sore/swollen hands &amp; joints, very tender breasts, &amp; feeling so lethergic. I was actually starting
to wonder if it even prevented pregnancy due to the symptoms. I thought it was just the holidays. Just finished the first pack &amp; will never take it again! Do not recommend this pill!!""",1.0,3
Sertraline,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""50gm sertraline has changed my life. I suffered anxiety and social anxiety for many years. I decided to get help because I was getting married and didn&#039;t want it to be the worst memory of my life.
I&#039;m now confident and not afraid. I can speak up. I enjoy work which is sales and I&#039;ve improved drastically. I&#039;m sweating less and have less nerves. No crazy heart pounding and mind blanking situations and unnecessary awkwardness. I could go on.. Be aware though, the 1st few days are intense.  I couldn&#039;t sleep a wink and my general anxiety was extreme. It was scary. Socially though, somehow I had improved the following day!! And now 2years on there are no side effects. It feels like taking paracetamol. Best decision ever.""",10.0,7
Etonogestrel,None,"""At first I was in love with my implant birth control... it started with bleeding for a while and really randomly (for about six months), but not so much it was causing problems. I got it to regulate my periods (not for birth control as I am not sexually active) and with my first implant it completely ended my periods. After the three years was up, I was told that we were switching from implanon to nexplanon and thats when things started to go downhill. I&#039;ve had the nexplanon for about a year and a half and the weight gain is what is making me get rid of it. I thought at first it was simply the freshman 15 since I went to college, but after making serious diet and exercise changes after first semester I&#039;ve continued to steadily gain weight.""",5.0,0
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""I started on Savella in July.  Have been on it for 4 months.  I have had such bad hot flashes 24 hours a day. Does not decrease.  Head aches severe constipation, which I have never had in my life.  Dizziness memory loss irratability the worst is severe high blood pressure. When I realized it was from the Savella I went off of it.  My blood pressure is coming down.  The pain is tollerable.  Do not take this medication if you do not have to.  It was weird how I found out the high blood pressure.  I went to 3 different doctors for different things.  They all asked me if I had high blood pressure. I didn&#039;t. So I drove to my PCP.  He immediately put me on medication it was so high.  Within stroke zone.   Please check your blood pressure.""",9.0,29
Fingolimod,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I had this MS since 2007, so its almost a decade now. Before I was on betaferone, and I keep on getting on &amp; off MS side effects.

Since there was no improvement on the lesions, my Dr asked me to change it with this oral pill daily.. which I was quite thrilled about as I don&#039;t need to take injection, although there&#039;s possiblity it reduce the heart rate..

Surprisingly, till today, I did not get any side effect other than headaches, and when MRI was done, there was no new lesions. So, I&#039;m quite happy and grateful this medication works for me.""",8.0,38
Duloxetine,Pain,"""I have had chronic pain from nerve damage when I had a mastectomy 11 yrs ago. Have been to many pain doctors, tried epilepsy medicines, antidepressants, and now I am taking Tizanidine, Lyrica, Cymbalta and a wonderful compounded pain cream that is a lifesaver for me! It has Lidocaine, Ketoprofen, and Cyclobenzaprine. Mention to your pain doctor. I put a small dab on my arthritic knee too. My insurance covers it 90%. Good luck to all with chronic pain!""",6.0,79
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking Sprintec for a month now. The first week and a half I started taking it, I had the worst mood swings (Crying profusely, suicidal thoughts, depression), but that was it really. Those feelings only lasted that long. The only times I felt nauseous was if I didn&#039;t eat a meal at all before or after taking the pill. (I believe if you eat a good sized meal right before or right after taking it, you&#039;ll be fine). My breasts feel slightly sore, and are a bit more rounded and full now (Which I&#039;m curious to see if they get to another cup size, me being a 32A right now). I feel like this pill is effective and the side effects are mild and not too bad.""",9.0,38
Amitiza,Opioid-Induced Constipation,"""The first time I took this it worked in less than a half hour.  The second and third day, a little over an hour.  The fourth day, nothing happened.  So I took a second pill at bedtime, but nothing happened.  I&#039;m so disappointed.  I really needed this to work.""",1.0,5
Buprenorphine,Opiate Dependence,"""I absolutely love this medicine. It helped my back pain and increased my mood. I have been on the 2 mg for about 6 months and finally after breaking the last three in half for four days (1 mg) I have gone cold turkey. WOW first day is okay, second and third are the killers, no motivation, no sleep, however on the 4th day I was feeling better and saw my doctor on the 5th day. He was expecting me to beg for more, but I turned him down, I wanted off the ride for good. He was so proud which made me feel better. I am now back at work and it is HARD but I am making it. Really folks get the 2 mg and break them into half&#039;s, and then half those till you are out... Within 5 days you will be FINE.""",9.0,94
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I took this pill for 4 months thinking my body will get use to it but it only got worse. I have been taking different birth control pills for about 6 years now and never have I ever had the symptoms that I had on this pill.  My periods were heavy and lasted 7 plus days. I had intense cramps to the point that I couldn&#039;t move and had to practice breathing exercises. I had blood clots that were the size of quarters or bigger. It may have just been my body but I will not go back to this pill.""",2.0,7
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""Got a cold sore at the worst possible time.. Met a chick.. Cute chick.. Everything was perfect...really like her.. (who knows I might marry her). Anyway, after our first date I started getting a fever blister. She wanted me to come to her place the next day....Of course I couldn&#039;t do so...Checked into how to remove the blisters,  found some Abreva and paid $20.. reluctantly for a small tube. Used it for 2 days.. using it almost every 2 hours. On the 3rd day its totally gone. No Blister at all. Could have lost the lady of my dreams. Woohoo Thanks Abreva.""",10.0,107
Trintellix,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I had given up that there was any drug that could lift me out of the recurring cycles of clinical depression. I had tried dozens of medications over the years, some worked for a time but I came to the point that my depression was at least I thought untreatable. This last bout had me down in bed for nearly 2 months. I was &quot;blessed&quot; to stumble upon Brintellix after my wife had recommended it after seeing it  transform one of her patients. The key is it takes a very long time to work and you must be patient. I am now almost 6 weeks in and the depression has completely lifted and feeling better every day. Yes, there are side effects.. headaches, insomnia and confusion but they go away. This drug saved my life!  Give it 6-8 week at minimum!""",9.0,73
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I love Epiduo. I&#039;ve been using this acne medication for 3 years now and have flawless skin. It does make your face dry and flakey when you start using it and it does take about 6 or more months to completely clear your face up so be patient. Always remember to wear sunscreen when using this product.""",10.0,35
Elavil,Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome,"""I really like this medicine because it calms my nerves right down. I am now entering week 3 of a rather bad episode of cyclic vomiting syndrome. (Started 5/3/12) but any how when I can keep them down these are the best for my nerves and reasonably priced as well.""",8.0,17
Minocycline,Acne,"""I&#039;ve had acne since I was 14yrs old, and I&#039;m 18 now. So I&#039;ve been suffering for 4 years now. I&#039;ve tired everything to get rid of my acne. I had some cystic acne and just regular acne, but it would be all over my face and leave bad scarring. It was very embarrassing. I finally decided I would do something about it. I went to the dermatologist and she prescribed me Solodyn. My face cleared up within a month, I have never seen my face this clear before it&#039;s like I never even had acne, all that&#039;s left is scars though. But this medicine from my experience works great, and I didn&#039;t experience any serious side effects. I highly recommend it.""",8.0,58
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I just started Phentermine today and within an hour I got this weird feeling in my body like I needed to move around. I changed clothes and jumped on the treadmill for about 35 minutes, and I felt great and energized afterwards. I don&#039;t know if it just me or the pill but I got a rush of energy very quick after taking the pill.""",6.0,13
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine,Migraine,"""It used to work a year ago with mild migraines, now it does not help any more. It is pretty good for an over the counter medicine which you can get without a prescription.""",2.0,2
Prozac,Depression,"""I started with a very low dose to treat depression - 10mg.  I also had become quite the &#039;alcoholic&#039;; binge drinking right down to the last drop.  Had no motivation and lots of self pity.  Prozac helped me recover my lost personality; gave me hope and curbed the drinking to full time sobriety.  I take 20mg a day - I would suggest that folks give it two months before giving up.  I&#039;m glad I did.  Nine months of no drinking and I work full time.""",9.0,214
Treximet,Migraine,"""Best headache medicine I&#039;ve ever taken.  The only one that takes care of a migraine well enough that I can still function.  It&#039;s expensive, but worth every penny.""",10.0,12
Budesonide / formoterol,moterol),"""Was put on this one while in the hospital with exacerbation. It did not work at all and my regular drug of Advair was not supplied from the hospital pharmacy. I had to get special permission to bring in my advair for administration from the nurses by the hospital. Ineffective and my breathing was improved once I got my regular med back.""",1.0,5
Bupropion,Depression,"""I just started Wellbutrin I have a two month old and a 3yr old. Out of no where I started to feel scared all the time confused and can&#039;t concentrate at all and then I would have panic attacks and thoughts of death not kill myself just the thought of dying. I&#039;ve been taking it for a week and half  the first day I felt high and it scared me and I have trouble sleeping but keep in mind 2 month old to but I can say the panic attacks have stopped  I&#039;m scared anymore this is working for already they say it takes a month to really get it to work and it&#039;s already helping. I&#039;m looking forward to see how much this medication can help me I&#039;ll keep everyone updated # feeling hopeful""",6.0,63
Doxycycline,Acne,"""This medicine is great. I just started developing acne 2 years ago (I&#039;m 26). I tried everything from eating raw/clean, eliminating dairy, drinking more H2O... and all of the other &quot;free yourself of acne myths&quot;. I hate being on medicine. I&#039;m a very, live natural person. I did a lot of research on this after my dermatologist prescribed it to me. It seems to not have any long term side effects. I learned quickly, within the first 2 weeks of taking it, you have to take it with food starting out. I would throw up otherwise. But when you get used to it, it&#039;s fine. I also made the mistake of having 1 beer with it when I first started taking it. Definitely puked after that. Anyway, my skin cleared up IMMEDIATELY.  Like 2 weeks after I started it!""",9.0,12
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I have tried four different anti-depressants. All, apart from Lexapro, caused intolerable insomnia. I have now taken Lexapro for 3 years and found it to be life altering. I now feel &quot;normal&quot; and my sleep patterns have improved remarkably. My only side effect is slight sexual difficulties, however these have lessened over time.""",9.0,20
Cefdinir,Bronchitis,"""Do any of you people whining about diarrhea realize that all antibiotics can cause diarrhea? Would you rather have loose stools or die of pneumonia... seems like a no-brainer to me. It is not the doctor&#039;s job~more like the pharmacist and your own since you are your own advocate for your health to adequately research the drugs you put into your body! Yikes!!! Your doctor is attempting to help you get better.""",10.0,18
Sotalol,Atrial Fibrillation,"""I was diagnosed with AF about three years ago.  Step one was defib which was ineffective.  Step 2 was sotalol plus defib, which got me back in rhythm but slowed my pulse into the fourties.  I couldn&#039;t walk up a flight of stairs!  So they added a pacemaker which keeps my pulse at or above 60.   All is well now, and the advantage of this pacemaker is that it stores any episode and reports back to the doctor through a transmitter in my home as well as at my semi-annual appointment.  I am a very happy camper!  74 year old male.""",8.0,20
Aripiprazole,Depression,"""This medicine helped me with my depression a great deal but I had to stop taking it because of the side effects.  I  developed Akathisia, inability to sit still.  I couldn&#039;t even sit through dinner.  I had to constantly be moving. I am now trying Seroquel XR but have developed a twitch in my arms and legs.""",3.0,48
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""I feel odd on Belsomra.  I am very active and work out every day.  But my muscles now ache and it burns to keep my eyes open.  I am finally getting sleep, so that is positive.  But I feel like something is amiss.   I don&#039;t feel as if I need to actually take a nap during the day, but I feel like I am in a giant fog.  If that makes sense.""",6.0,14
Paroxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Paxil for 4 days and so far I have been staying up late, had a sore throat for few days and also been eating a lot. As far as my moods, I haven&#039;t felt any changes or anything as far as pulling me out of my depression shell. As far as I know, it doesn&#039;t start actually working until about 4-6 weeks.""",1.0,9
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex 3 days after my period ended. Long story short, he completley came inside me, and since it happened at 11 at night, our local pharmacy was closed. We got the pill 12-14 hours after it happened. I was freaked out &amp; thinking how such a little pill could save us. And just like you, I kept reading peoples experiences. But, thank God, the pill worked! &amp; now one month later, there is no baby growing in my belly, and we learned our lesson about unprotected sex. Btw: I got my period the week after.""",9.0,16
Oxybutynin,Hyperhidrosis,"""This condition came from no where I never had any problems with sweating at all so 4 years ago when I turned 30 is when it all started, usually when I was out in public I would get anxious and start sweating I&#039;d just want the earth to open up and swallow me it was so embarrassing. I went to see my doctor and a specialist and got a medical roll on and prescribed oxybutynin, the sweating stopped under my arms but started on my face and head. It&#039;s really affected my social life as I don&#039;t want to go places because of this condition. The pills have definitely helped don&#039;t get me wrong they&#039;ve just not stopped the sweating completely.""",9.0,14
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got this implant on the 13th of November 2015... I&#039;ve been bleeding since. Plus, acne ! Everywhere. I&#039;ve been on accutane when I was younger and now I have acne all over again because of this implant. It is currently March and this marks my 6th month and I&#039;m STILL bleeding. My gynecologist says it takes about 6 months for the bleeding to subside. If my bleeding doesn&#039;t stop by the end of the month then I&#039;m getting this out of me.""",5.0,0
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Helps you stable and calm""",10.0,54
Copper,Birth Control,"""Inserted in 06. Removed in 16. Opted for this as the hormones triggered headaches. Shortly after insertion hair breakage. Severe PMS. Migraines. Kept being told it&#039;s because I&#039;m stressed. I&#039;m getting older etc. nobody ever suspected the IUD. Migraines became progressively worse over the year yet nobody ever suggested the Paraguard was to blame. 15 days a month of migraine. Tried every single drug, remedy, alternative health paths. Nothing worked. Had hair test done a month after IUD removal to confirm hidden cooper toxicity. Severe PMS went away quickly after removal. The migraine copper detox is a long dedicated life alerting progress. 9 months post removal in seeing progress. Never ever would I recommend this to anyone.""",1.0,0
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I got the Skyla put in about 3 weeks ago and so far so good. I was SO anxious about having it inserted but it truly was a breeze (I also had taken .5 mg Xanax, which I highly recommend prior to IUD insertion, it helps a lot). The process from the moment the speculum went in to when it came out took about 2 minutes and I was done. I mostly experienced discomfort from pressure more than from pain; nothing like I had imagined it feeling. I had cramps the day of and then only have had 3/4 days of cramping episodes since then. As far as bleeding goes I had very light spotting for the first 2 weeks and then my period started and I&#039;ve been on my period for 10 days now. Also I&#039;ve had random crying episodes that may or may not be IUD related.""",10.0,3
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I love it. I&#039;ve been on it since July 2014 since then I&#039;ve lost 17lbs down from 240 to 223 yes I&#039;m loving it. Only downside is the thick needle but I deal with it. My A1c levels are perfect ....it&#039;s working for me.""",10.0,30
Dulcolax Laxative,Constipation,"""I give it a 2 because I was no longer constipated within a few hours after taking it, but the stomach pains as many have posted are excruciating when the box says relief is &quot;gentle&quot; and I specifically bought the pink one for sensitive stomachs. I have not yet had a child but it is what I imagine giving birth feels like. I have been doubled up since yesterday because of the pain in my stomach and severe nausea that makes me feel like I am going to throw up at any minute. I am not getting relief from the pain after bowel movements and have been sobbing because of the pain to the point that my boyfriend wanted to take me to the ER. I am trying to stay hydrated with lots of water like others have suggested but it is difficult with my stomach.""",2.0,9
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I started depo last month of this year the first month was cool but this month got my period not to heavy but been bleeding for almost 2 weeks now don&#039;t think I&#039;ll get the second shot from what I&#039;m seeing with the reviews thinking of the pill even though it&#039;s to late for me now""",1.0,6
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been on Nuvaring for the better part of 3 years.  At first it was great, of course, with the appeal of not having to remember to take a pill everyday. From the get-go, I noticed some pretty mild side effects, mainly hypersensitivity during the week of and leading up to my period. I would fall into hysterics a lot, and alienate myself from people and not know why.

Today I&#039;ve reached the apex of my tolerance with this birth control. I feel sad and anxious the majority of the time. I can&#039;t sleep, I can&#039;t relax, all I want to do is cry. I&#039;m normally a really fun, and outgoing person.""",5.0,37
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had Implanon going on 3 years in September. I have been having unprotected intercourse for just as long and no babies for me. My periods are beginning to regulate, before I had it they were sporadic. I have had no weight gain or other issues for that matter. Overall this form of birth control is my favorite and very worth it.""",9.0,27
Lysteda,Menorrhagia,"""2 days taking 2-650mg tablets 3x/day and NO changes!  Still extremely heavy bleeding and clots :(""",1.0,26
Ativan,Anxiety,"""I started taking Ativan in 1997. My first and only time in a psychiatric ward.  I was diagnosed with panic attacks.  When I first started taking them the first 3 days were an absolute nightmare.  I was getting more side effects being on them than without.  I told the doctor and he told me to give it a few day and that this side effect would go away.  I was literally going to sleep (in and out of sleep?) with a bible in my arms.  Finally the 3rd day it did start to take effect and my panic became less frightening.  I started in 1997 @ .5 MG 3xday and now in 2015 I take 1mg 3xday.  It has never given me a problem except for those fee days when I started the dosage.""",10.0,62
Effexor,Anxiety and Stress,"""Before I started taking Effexor I would get severely depressed, anxious and my brain wouldn&#039;t stop. I have been on Effexor now for 4 weeks and I feel good.I don&#039;t feel so anxious or down on myself. Even people around me have commented and they don&#039;t know I am taking pills. The side effects I do feel are as follows: Nausea (went away after 2 weeks), loss of appetite, no sexual desire, and blurred vision. Sounds like a lot..but I&#039;d rather deal with these issues then on a constant downward spiral.""",7.0,53
Prednisone,Allergic Reactions,"""I was prescribed prednisone for an allergic reaction from taking antibiotics. It did an amazing job at taking away the rash I had and I would give it a 10.... but the extreme anxiety it gave me was the worst thing I&#039;ve ever had in my life. The first day taking it I was prescribed 50 mg and my heart felt like it was pounding out of my chest for 2 hours straight.. I decided to cut the dose in half and only take 25 mg and it stopped the pounding heart but I still had terrible anxiety. I wouldn&#039;t recommend taking this if you have any type of anxiety or panic disorder because this will just make it worse. Oh and the nausea was terrible as well.""",2.0,4
Gabapentin,Migraine,"""I have had migraines for over 15 years now.  I have tried everything out there from Imitrex to Morphine for reduction of pain, from Propranolol to Nortriptyline for prophylactics and nothing worked.  My doctor was running out of options and suggested Gabapentin and what a difference.  Now because it makes me tired, I only take at night before I go to bed, so I do not have ANY side effects that other people do.  I take a dose of 300 mg at bedtime and so far it has been a life saver.  I have not had any headaches for over a month since starting the Gabapentin.  I had such bad migraines, they would last up to 4 days straight without any relief.  Needless to say, I am quite happy with the medication.""",10.0,51
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""This medicine started to work from day one, which was a huge relief. 

I took it immediately after main meals, with a full glass of water, and drank lots of water during the day, and had no stomach issues with it whatsoever. 

It had some unpleasant side effects (headaches most days, wooziness, tiredness in the evenings) and some weird ones (neon yellow pee!) but it also was effective against a really nasty UTI. I&#039;d take it again if the condition returned.""",9.0,10
Navane,Psychosis,"""This medication works perfectly. The only way you can go wrong on it, is to NOT take the drug to drug interactions seriously. It has completely relieved me of negative tension, and finally, it has given me a good grip on reality and thoughts. You can basically let Thiothixene do all the healing, while you try your best to be yourself.""",10.0,11
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I never had a bad experience with this pill. I freaked out when I first started taking it because I didn&#039;t have a period. But I fell in love with it. I don&#039;t have periods. I don&#039;t get any weight gain or mood swings. I have been on this pill for about 4years now. It does take a bit for your both do get use to a pill. So don&#039;t hate it. It will take a month to a few. I haven&#039;t had any problems with it.""",10.0,31
Claritin-D,Allergic Rhinitis,"""great at eliminating allergies, but also eliminates sleep.  I  haven&#039;t slept in 4 nights and after googling, now I see why!  not worth it.""",2.0,16
Naproxen,Costochondritis,"""I have had costochondritis for two months now. I have found that my body best responds to naproxen and toradol/ ketorolac. These have both been prescribed to me after my success with Flanax (Naproxen).""",10.0,8
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""So I got my Implanon inserted about a month ago. When I went to get it I was expecting the worst. I imagined getting every side effect imaginable, but it&#039;s been four weeks and nothing! I was due for my period, but that has yet to start. My sex drive has gone wild and now my boyfriend can&#039;t even keep up. I have no pains or bleeding or headaches. No acne and not even a scar from it. I actually enjoy poking it in my arm when I&#039;m thinking. My moods have actually stabilized and I no longer get random menstrual cramps throughout the month. Personally, I LOVE IT. Even though I&#039;m only a month in I already plan on getting another 3 years from now.""",10.0,108
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I had an issue with ED and my doc gave me a sample of Cialis 5 mg.  I took one tablet, not thinking anything would happen for 3-4 days.  Wow!  Was I wrong!   I had the hardest erection for (I swear) one hour!  I could have lasted longer.  My wife couldn&#039;t keep her hands off it!  I will be doing a once-daily dose.  Looking forward to greater things to come!""",10.0,48
Viagra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I&#039;m 49 with no major Erectile Dysfunction, but occasionally can&#039;t get an erection. Typically performance anxiety. I got Viagra for occasional use. I got a special pill cutter to cut my 50mg in half. I took it when we went out for dinner (1 drink only) and when we got home (on hour later) we began to play around then the &quot;magnificent&quot; appeared; 20 minutes and several orgasms later we were spent. Viagra will turn you a stud. I highly discourage it for regular use, maybe once a month and only 25mg if you don&#039;t have erectile dysfunction. """,10.0,148
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""I was given versed   propofol to sedate me for an upper endo.  I have Asperger&#039;s, so I was very nervous about any sensory issues the medicines might cause, and also concerned with being nauseous, so the anesthesiologist gave me Zofran to ward off any nausea. When I was taken back to the OR, The CRNA injected me with a tiny bit of versed just to relax me.  I was rolled onto my side, they put the oxygen tube in my nose, and then the CRNA pushed the rest of the versed and then the propofol, and I was out like a light!  I woke up in the recovery area and I felt fine.  I had a bit of double vision at first, but that wore off after 2-3 mins. Also, I could not stop laughing. Slight stuffy nose like others have mentioned. Not a bad experience!""",10.0,12
Ativan,Anxiety,"""Periodontist prescribed before dental surgery - 2 x 1MG tabs 1 1/2 hrs before my appointment. It was great!  I do not remember anything about the surgery and obviously felt no anxiety - yet was awake the whole time. Great for this purpose.""",10.0,10
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I gave the medication a 5 because it did curb my food cravings really well.  The first week, I was elated that the medication was effective, and I lost 5 lbs in the first week. The second week, I woke up at 10 pm one night with shortness of breath, heart racing, nauseated, and weird sensations that started in the temples of my head and swept through my body (felt as if I was leaving my body).  I was driving in to work the next morning, and the same sensation occurred (much stronger than the night before).  I ended up pulling over and calling 911. 3 ER visits, one hospitalization, several cardiac tests, and now on to a neurologist because the &quot;sensations&quot; still occur 8 weeks after stopping Contrave. Disappointed &amp; broke!""",5.0,16
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I take vyvanse 30mg for binge eating and ADHD. I  started taking it because I noticed that my binge eating was worsening. I am a very active 55yr old woman who works out 4-5 days a week. Weight lifting etc, also my job is physically demanding. I starting taking 50mg 1st for about 6mo. I lost 20lbs I could barely eat. I started to notice I was getting cramps in my legs. All the time I have worked out I never had these issues. So I lowered to 30mg. I am not getting horrible cramps all the time in my joints and arthritis in my hands. I realize that age does play a factor but its my shoulders too, I just ache all over at nighttime. And my eating has cut down but I tend to now just want to eat sugary and high carb foods. Kind of like a druggie.""",6.0,0
Gabapentin,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""800 mg an hour before bed have eliminated my RLS . I had it bad , sleep was difficult and the desire to move and contract my leg muscles was maddening . Gabapentin at 800 mg cleared it up. I worked with my doctor and started at 300 and increased over time to 800. This works great for me.""",10.0,5
Rapaflo,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have been on Rapaflo for 6 months. Results are mixed: some nights I&#039;m up only once and others several times. Consuming liquids in the evening makes little difference. Sexually, the only change is no ejaculation which is OK, I guess but not great. Dr. recommends Avodart but the side effects of that medicine are serious in my opinion: erectile dysfunction, swollen breasts, loss of sexual interest. Not going there.""",5.0,51
Abilify,Depression,"""I took it for a few months and felt like a zombie. I&#039;ve been dealing with stress and for some lame ass reasons, a health care shrink diagnosed me as bi-polar. All who know me would say that&#039;s a load of crock. Hydrocodone/Vicadon/Vallum works well with me, but no Dr.s want to perscribe it to me. They are afraid I will abuse it. I&#039;ve never abused any medication, nicotine, alcholol etc. in all my 56 years on this planet. I just know what I need/want/enjoy for the time I need it. It won&#039;t fix my problems, but It certainly helps &quot;me&quot; fix my problems. Lately, I&#039;ve been getting Vicodon off the street. I take one a day. (7.5 mg) ...occasionally two. I am more positive and one by one am getting those pesky stressful situations out of my life.""",1.0,37
Asacol,Crohn's Disease,"""I have been on Asacol for 7 years and have only minor flare ups. I have had 3 &quot;flares&quot; in 7 years so I am a fan of Asacol. I take the max dose of 12 per day. I also have colitis. Thanks to insurance my cost is ONLY $200 a month.""",8.0,12
Hycodan,Cough,"""This works very well and tastes great too. I&#039;ve tried many over the years from my doctor. Only this one works for me. """,9.0,3
Mirvaso,Rosacea,"""Mirvaso has really made a difference for me &amp; I&#039;m honestly shocked by the poor reviews. I have a history of terrible, lifelong acne. Even after using Accutane I still had a lot of redness. My current acne/rosacea meds: Oracea, Atralin cream in the PM, &amp; in the AM Mirvaso for face &amp; Onexton gel for acne around jawline. It might seem like a lot but it beats going on another round of Accutane or adding more pills. I have VERY sensitive skin, so when I first started using Mirvaso I only did a tiny drop MIXED IN with my daily face moisturizer. My derm did not tell me to do this---this was from reviews read online. I very gradually got my skin used to this and after 1 yr I still love it. I get minimal rebound redness but I do use it every day.""",9.0,14
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""It did nothing for my anxiety or my panic disorder. It did help me breathe better though. It cleared my sinuses pretty good.""",1.0,46
Oxycodone,Pain,"""This medicine was great. Like you all say I got my life back, but then I started to get to where I felt like I was 80 years old in the morning I had severe leg cramps causing me to walk like a 80 year old women would walk, and I am only 46. I had pain in my calves and in my heels, shoulder pain severe. I could not sit or stand for long periods of time. I kept telling myself that it not the Roxy I was on that was causing me so much pain because I like how it let me get my work done. But then when I started feeling the horrible pain in my calves that I could barely walk and made me very weak like I could not do my normal stuff, it put me into a depression because I felt like I was old before my time.""",5.0,32
Lexapro,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on lexapro for about 2 weeks. The first few days I felt amazing. I just got a kick of energy and happiness. It felt great. Soon after that I was majorly depressed again and back to my suicidal thoughts. Everything that goes along with depression. Hopefully it begins working soon.""",4.0,20
Retapamulin,Impetig,"""I had impetigo on my face and corner of my mouth. It was very painful. I started using Altabax and I had relief within a day.""",10.0,5
Arthrotec,Osteoarthritis,"""I love Arthrotec and did not realize just how well it was working for me until I switched to Celebrex, which did nothing.  Within days on Celebrex I was so stiff I could hardly walk.  I have back issues from arthritis (nerve impingement, etc.) and have epidural spinal injections. I promptly went right back to the Arthrotec.  But, I do realize now that the Arthrotec does make me very drowsy and hungry. The hunger and cravings is really strange, but during the time on Celebrex I wasn&#039;t hungry at all while dieting.  So, it&#039;s either pain and stiffness, or drowsiness and hunger.  I chose not to have pain.""",9.0,52
Rapaflo,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Patient age 81. Have taken Flomax intermittenly for two years.  Urologist switched me to Rapaflo to improve urination and split stream.  No significant improvement for flow or split stream.  Within two weeks all ejaculate stopped.  Completely dry climax.  Discontinuing Rapaflo hoping ejaculation will return.""",2.0,56
Synthroid,Underactive Thyroid,"""After seeing my ob for some problems with menstruation,  I was sent for about 10 different blood test to check my hormone levels.  Let&#039;s just say that we found the source of my problem and I was referred to an endocrinologist. She wanted to repeat my TSH level cause she said that being at 3.65 was a little high for someone my age. So I went back within 4 weeks to get retested and my TSH was 10.36 and I was feeling it. I was so tired I could barely get out of bed. My headaches were out of control and I gained about 10 lbs in a months time. I just started 75mg Synthroid a few days ago so I&#039;m feeling optimistic. I feel once we get my pituitary adenoma, thyroid and my vitamin D under control I&#039;ll be so much better. ADVICE: listen to your body.""",6.0,30
Adapalene,Acne,"""I&#039;ve used this product for 12 weeks now my comedone acne completely cleared after 8 weeks of use. Broke out a lot in the first 8 weeks but once I reached 8 weeks and onwards my skin has drastically changed. Would definitely recommend this for comedone acne and do try and persevere as it take at least 8 weeks to work.""",10.0,29
Prednisone,Eczema,"""Whenever my eczema gets to be too far advanced that the creams just don&#039;t cut it,  Prednisone is just the thing to clear up the eczema. I have it on my hands mostly and being a nurse,  I can&#039;t possibly work with my hands full of blisters and swollen as it gets.""",10.0,22
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was prescribed this medicine for stress and anxiety to take along with my clonazepam. Have been on Celexa for only two days now and am having bad sexual side effects (unable to orgasm). Will stop this medicine asap. """,2.0,11
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""Month 1 ok. Nothing that noticeable Month 2 extremely tired al the time. No patience, over emotional, beyond ragey. Full period on second week on the pack. Dry flaky patch on my usually non acne face. Headaches, some abdominal cramps. Want to give it a chance but the tiredness I can&#039;t deal with ...the side effects of feeling depressed.""",8.0,19
Treximet,Migraine,"""I get migraines- about 20 migraines a year and maybe 7 more that feel deadly: blurry vision, severe body tension, diarrhea, vomiting, feeling like I&#039;m paralyzed, sobbing, etc. I&#039;ve had them for over 15 years. I&#039;ve been on many medicines with no improvement. My father gets migraines too and when he had some success with Treximet, I tried it.  Now, rather than hours of pain that occasionally brought suicidal thoughts, I have pain for 30 minutes and then suddenly it&#039;s gone.  I sit up against a wall, completely still for another 30 minutes before I feel confident that it&#039;s gone. There&#039;s no migraine hangover and I&#039;m fine to go to work again the next day.  My only side effect has been dry mouth.  Thank you Treximet.""",10.0,6
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""After trying several of the top ten antidepressants and never feeling exactly right - and gaining at least 30 pounds per episode - after only 2 weeks on Pristiq I have never felt better and have energy and the desire to live and exercise.""",10.0,504
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""I started Saxenda on July 28, 2017 and weighed 178lb. I did experience nausea the next day but nothing crazy. It is the only lingering symptom. However, it is manageable with Pepto Bismol. After 20 days, I lost 13 lbs - weighing 165lb! I am currently on 2.4. and will increase to 3.0 on Friday. Aside from the slight nausea, I have no complaints about this medication.""",10.0,9
Aviane,Birth Control,"""I went on Aviane to make my periods lighter. It definitely helped in that way, but I&#039;ve now been on it for 5 months and I am constantly hungry. I gained 15 pounds (120lbs to 135). Although that is the only side effect, the weight will not come off! I&#039;ve been increasing my amount of exercise and it&#039;s only making me gain more. I weighed myself yesterday and I went up to 140lbs. """,2.0,7
Amlodipine / olmesartan,High Blood Pressure,"""My Cardiologist prescribed Azor over Enalapril.  In less than a week, I ended up at the hospital with several headaches, tremendous constipation, fainting spells, etc.  Azor is extremely expensive; it might do the job of controlling the blood pressure.  At the same time, it gives the patient 5,000 different side effects.  It should be taken off the market.  Thank you.""",1.0,11
Aromasin,Breast Cance,"""I took two years of Tamoxifen, without much side effects that I cannot manage. I took Femara for one year and could not even turn my head and had joint pains to the point I could not turn my head when I was driving. Now I just got off exemestane after 6 months as I cannot sleep even with sleeping pills. I am five years out from chemo and doctor still wants me to take the pills for another year and four months. """,3.0,82
Yaz,Acne,"""I have been using yaz for about 2 months now and it as made my acne so much worse. I never have cystic acne in my life and now I&#039;m getting it all over my cheeks where I never use to have acne. My acne was mild before but now looks severe from all the red marks of healing old hyper pigmentation. I&#039;m 15 and obessed with my skin, and can&#039;t look people in the eyes and go out. I&#039;m so fed up and I&#039;m going on accutane in 3 days. yaz may work for some people but I&#039;m telling you it throws your hormones to wack no matter what in the first month. Only difference I have seen on yaz is my whiteheads are smaller but skin is a lot worse over all. wishing you best of luck for finding something that works for you!""",3.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Trinessa for three years now. I love it. I do have mild nausea at the beginning of the cycle if I don&#039;t eat much but other than that it works pretty well. Overall I really like it. I had problems with weight gain before I started taking it and it has caused me to lose weight and if I don&#039;t eat enough I will just keep losing a ton of weight. I don&#039;t get headaches from it and no abnormal bleeding. The only thing I might have to say negative is that I get pretty Moody sometimes. I used to be happy go lucky before I took this and now I&#039;m more emotional. Maybe it&#039;s just me getting older. I&#039;ve been on it so long I can&#039;t really tell!""",9.0,4
CitraNatal 90 DHA,Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation,"""About 30 minutes after taking this I would get really bad heartburn.""",7.0,19
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex on 7/19, approximately 4 days after ovulating, which ended in the guy ejaculating deep inside me. I&#039;m not on birth control so we freaked out and I took Plan B 12 hrs later. I felt extremely bloated, got headaches and strange pangs in my abdomen, and dealt with thick white discharge and anxiety about my situation for two weeks, as the side effects do make you feel pregnant. My period was due 7/31, the day I&#039;m writing this and it came right on time!! Wasn&#039;t sure about the effectiveness of the pill after ovulation but the heaviness of my flow and the accompanying cramps are making me confident i&#039;m in the clear!""",9.0,13
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""Have been taking this medication 50mg twice daily for six months now. I am a 48 yo white male in good health but I do have various pain issues due to years of full contact sports in my youth and working construction most of my adult life. I have had carpal tunnel release surgery in both hands and have a plate and some screws in my right hand from a boxing fracture. I also have knees that ache and pop and shoulder and elbow issues as well as pain and spasms in my back. My doctor put me on diclofenac and my elbow shoulder and especially my hand issues respond greatly to this medication. The back and my knees not so much and use other medications to help with them. Usually after about a half hour my hand pain and stiffness is gone. very happy""",10.0,20
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on Lolo for just over a year now (after I finished breastfeeding my son) and have had no negative side effects. The pill has not caused any weight gain or losses, change in attitude or sex drive. I haven&#039;t had a period in about 4 months now and it is slightly alarming that the pill is changing my cycle so much, but as long as I can still have more children when I am ready and my period comes back once I go off of Lolo, I consider this to be an excellent birth control pill!""",9.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This was the first IUD I&#039;ve ever tried, no kids and wasn&#039;t planning on getting it so I didn&#039;t take any ibuprofen. I had it placed in June, cramps from insertion lasted a full 2 weeks with spotting everyday. Spotting later turned into daily bleeding and following up with OBGYN, I&#039;ve now been bleeding a straight 3 months and go in next week for another ultrasound and plan on having it removed. Terrible experience hurt really bad getting it in and now I&#039;m sure will hurt to get it removed. The strings like fishing line so I could feel them as well which was sort of annoying""",1.0,1
Gabapentin,Anxiety,"""I have had anxiety disorder with some symptoms of OCD for most of my life. This medicine works wonders. I feel so much more calmer with it. I feel a little slow after taking it but when you have high anxiety your &quot;slow&quot; may be the average persons &quot;normal&quot;. It is certainly worth a shot. I am a 250lb man and I only take 300mg with great results. Never tried a higher dosage yet.""",10.0,104
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I first used trazodone at the age of 12. As a teenager I had both depression and minor insomnia, so my doctor quickly decided that trazodone, an anti depressant that also causes severe drowziness, may be the perfect medicine. When you first start taking this drug, be warned. You will sleep a LOT. You may have nightmares. You will wake up groggy as all hell. And you will very, very quickly develop a resistance and need to increase the dosage. As such, I can&#039;t recommend this drug outside of severe cases of insomnia, and even less for depression due to extreme side effects.""",4.0,40
Neurontin,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Neurontin 800mg is the best medication I have ever taken for any kind of nerve pain and it especially works with back pain and restless leg syndrome.""",10.0,138
Methocarbamol,Muscle Spasm,"""I was given these after and while being in the hospital as the result of a car crash. (A couple compression fractures and a broken sternum). I don&#039;t really know if it was the Robaxin or the morphine, that relaxed me during the stay. But, during the recovery and physical therapy these really helped with my spasms.  All in all what I learned is not to drive on them. """,8.0,40
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Mirena inserted one week ago today. My family doctor, as well as a very rude OBGYN, were both not able to get it in. I went to a women&#039;s clinic and had it inserted by someone who does this all day every day. I was surprised by how quick and relatively painless it was - a small twinge of pain on insertion, not much else. The next day, 24 hours after insertion (almost to the minute) I had horrible, debilitating pain on my left side, down my leg and up my back. It&#039;s a foreign object in your body, so your body is going to try to expel it. I took Advil but eventually needed T3&#039;s to get rid of the pain. After a few days, the daily pains went away. I am still bleeding (had it inserted on day 2 of my period). Otherwise I feel great!""",9.0,2
Brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""my child is almost 12 months and her doctor told me to get this medicine, my child has been awake for about 14 hours straight. so i would recommend no matter what your childs doctor says GO BY THE LABEL!""",1.0,6
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I suffer from episodic depression and anxiety attacks. Pristiq is the only medication for depression that I&#039;ve tried that has virtually no side-effects either getting on or getting off. When I begin taking it (I&#039;m on my 2nd round with this medicine since it came out). I almost immediately (in 2 to 3 days) start feeling better, or at least &quot;normal&quot;. It certainly doesn&#039;t make me feel happy or like dancing, but it does erase feelings that I wished I&#039;d never been born. Which is wonderful! I do have occasional night sweating, especially if I take any other medication with the Pristiq, even something like Advil. Getting off the Pristiq last time was uneventful. Only some slight dizziness upon moving my head for about a week.""",9.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Birth Control,"""These are my first birth control pills. I had heard about the weight gain and such but it never happened to me. I am really happy with the pill. During my pre-pill life, I had cramping and lots of gas and mood fluctuations during periods but during this pill I have very predictable periods and almost no mood imbalances or unusual pain. Since I work out regularly, I  experienced no weight gain at all.""",8.0,18
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""I am a very nervous person and would get very emotional after surgery, but if was given Valium before surgery I would wake up very relaxed.""",8.0,47
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""No real problems here. A  in pregnancy prevention in my book. I admit to not being as regular about it as I should, and sometimes miss pills. The worst that has happened as a result is irregular periods. They&#039;ve come almost always after I&#039;ve messed up taking my doses, so I accredit it to that.

My only complaint is that it&#039;s always a bit hard to remember to take them. Not much anybody can do about that except me, I suppose.""",8.0,12
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Been using this birth control for 8 days and I&#039;ve been bleeding like a waterfall the whole time.is this normal?""",10.0,10
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!! this BC gave me SEVERE depression and made me the saddest i have ever been in my life!!! definitely is not worth it for me, i have stopped taking this pill. it made me so overly sensitive to where i cry over the smallest things and it hard to not cry in public, i cried every day after two weeks of taking this pill""",1.0,5
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""This is honestly the first review I have ever done for any medication.  I generally just get off of something if it isn&#039;t working for me....But I wish I had read this review before I had made the choice to get the Nexplanon.  I am a 31 year old woman.  Mother of 3.  Birth Control was no new things to me.  I&#039;m used to a little weight gain, acne, painful periods or none at all.  All while things balance out.  I had the Nexplanon for 18 months after giving birth to my daughter and it was SO HORRIFIC.   Mood swings, anxiety out of control, hot flashes and 50 lbs weight gain.  Within 2 months of getting it taken out I have lost 25 lbs with zero change of diet.  PLEASE do not get this thing.  """,1.0,1
Dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""Dexedrine is okay! When I first took it I was excited and hoped to feel something. I was instantly in a good mood, more focused, and patient. However the come down off this drug is horrible. The depression and sadness start to come back and it&#039;s just discouraging that only a medication can band-aid those emotions. I have have felt overstimulated as well. I had a gastric bypass four years ago so my doc said no
XR but he put me on four 10mg a day which I feel is too much. I become agitated, irritable, paranoid, panicky, crying, etc. I decreased it to two a day. I feel that this might be too strong of a stimulant for me. I want to try Adderall since it&#039;s cheaper on my insurance and it has less dex. We&#039;ll see what he says at my next visit.""",5.0,8
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve literally been bleeding two months and now I&#039;m anemic because of the bleeding , I will NEVER have this implant put in again!""",1.0,6
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""Weight loss, insomnia, nausea, loss of appetite. EXTREMELY irritable. Sweaty palms. NO THANK YOU.""",1.0,40
Tri-Previfem,Birth Control,"""the first night I took it I brushed my teeth, normally I don&#039;t look at my tongue but for some reason I felt the need to. I saw bumps and they were scary looking bumbs. Whiteness on the back of my tongue and yellow. It didn&#039;t hurt or anything so I thought maybe I just ate something too spicy. So I waited and the next day it was still there but not as bad so I figured it was going away. The 4th day of taking it, it started to hurt when I  swallowed so I got kinda worried, I&#039;ve been getting acne pretty bad and I&#039;ve been getting really sick to my stomach and headaches and fevers and so my stepmom believes I&#039;m coming down with thrust, I looked up things that can cause thrush &amp; turns out birth control was on that list.""",5.0,0
Atorvastatin,"High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous","""After two months I have low cholesterol and triglycerides. I take 10mgs daily for 60 days.""",10.0,66
Percocet,Pain,"""I am taking Percocet 5/325mg every 6 hours as needed for migraines. It is the only thing I can use that works for me. It works within 20 minutes and takes my pain away.""",10.0,28
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""Seen the best results in mood and energy level upon adding this drug two years ago. A huge relief after 10 years of struggling to find a medication regime that worked long-term with minimal  side-effects.""",9.0,30
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""Contrave did make me nauseated. So what.  I would still be on it but had to have double cataract surgery. I think this is one of the less common side effects.""",5.0,10
Tramadol,Pain,"""Tramadol is such a good medicine for all kind of pains even I can&#039;t explain in my words. I was suffering Backache problem last three years but there is no effect by any medicine. Even I consult 5-6 doctors then one my father&#039;s friend told me start to take tramadol. Believe me within one year now I am absolutely fine.""",10.0,61
Ortho Micronor,Birth Control,"""I am a healthy, active, college student, and I have experienced no negative side effects from this pill. I was scared to start it because so many other users gave it bad reviews, but I&#039;ve been on it for 3 months and I&#039;ve had no bad side effects at all. I&#039;m also not pregnant so the pill seems to be working correctly. Micronor hasn&#039;t changed my moods or made me gain weight. The only noticeable change has been my breast size. Within the first month of taking Micronor, my bra size increased from a C to a D. I use condoms with Micronor to be extra safe, since it is not quite as effective at preventing pregnancy as other birth control pills.""",9.0,49
MiraLax,Constipation,"""I have IBS-C and over the years, have tried just about every laxative out there. My doctor prescribed me Miralax in 2008 and I took it daily until 2014. This is a very gentle laxative that can take several days to work. It&#039;s completely flavorless. The only side effects I noticed were minor bloating and gas. Eventually, my body got used to it and Miralax stopped working. But for six years, it was painless, dependable therapy that I was grateful to have.""",9.0,47
Lunesta,Insomnia,"""Lunesta is the most incredible sleep aid on the market - smooth and no hangover in the morning. It is worth the cost. Under much stress in 2008, I began taking Lunesta 3 mg (for 1 month), then moved to the 2 mg for several months, then to the 1 mg, which is enough of a sleep aid to get the job done for me. The metallic taste, once the medicine is in your system, is noticeable but not bad and for me, goes away quickly. You absolutely must take it on an empty stomach. I definitely noticed a tendency to weight gain and fluid retention on all 3 dosages, though less tendency to fluid retention on the 1 mg. I just stopped taking it this week (March 2011). I&#039;m not in bed until 2 - 2:30 am, but I can sleep without it.""",10.0,12
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I have been on Vyvanse for over a year, started at 20mg then 30,40,50 and decided 40mg was perfect for me. I am a college student and have always had undiagnosed ADHD. MY grades in high school were mostly C&#039;s and B&#039;s. After being on Vyvanse my grades went up. It was weird because I felt more over-stimulated Adderall type buzz/high feeling at 20 and 30mgs. I liked that feeling but I was having side effects like lack of sleep. I actually then upped my dose to 50mgs. Around that time I was holding 2 jobs and studying full time, 6 college classes. The 40 and 50mg actually made me feel more normal as if I wasn&#039;t taking anything except my mind was focused. I lacked side effects and everything was perfect. My grades are now 3.5GPA thanks to Vyvanse.""",9.0,19
Cabergoline,Hyperprolactinemia,"""It did alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of hyperprolactinemia; however, side effects were quite negative and possibly dangerous for me. I&#039;m petite and despite a very small dose taken bi-weekly, the side effects were strong. The morning after taking a dose it was difficult to wake up and I slept through alarms on many occasions. My blood pressure also dropped to very low levels and I had to be cautious when standing up to avoid passing out. My prolactin levels are always elevated, but I only experience symptoms every 3 months for a week or 2 when I cycle to the off-week of my estrogen-replacement birth control pills. My doctor and I decided that the constant side-effects were worse than the occasional, though uncomfortable, symptoms for me.""",4.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This pill isn&#039;t horrible but it isn&#039;t pleasant. You just have to ride out the initial side effect you feel, (if you do, everyone is different) Mood swings and nausea were my biggest side effects. My mood swings were so awful, my boyfriend and I had constant non stop fighting that nearly brought us to the end of our relationship numerous times. Its something you cant explain. I was so irritable for no reason and somehow always took it out on him. I just started my 5th month pack and everything is so much better. My body has probably adjusted to the pill already.""",7.0,2
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Lexapro had no effect on me. I took it for 6 mos and I felt the same as I did when I started taking it.... Did not help me feel better.""",5.0,33
Flagyl,Bacterial Infection,"""I&#039;ve taken Flagyl several times for severe sinus infections. It did help considering the side effects. Currently I began Flagyl 5 days ago 3 x a day for C-Diff ...The C-Diff symptoms were bad enough but the side effects this time are horrible. Severe nausea ,insomnia, itchy hot skin and a general feeling of sickness. I still have 5 more days to go and want to discontinue the medicines. """,4.0,41
Modafinil,Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome,"""Well if you want to be totally awake, 200mg is the way to go. Doctor started me on 100mg twice a day then moved me to 200mg twice today. Definitely awake now. Sometimes I feel like I should be asleep but just can&#039;t. I&#039;ll probably go back to 100mg twice a day. At least now, I don&#039;t fall asleep anytime I stop moving for 5 minutes.""",8.0,38
Reglan,GERD,"""I was supposed to take it 3x&#039;s a day, after two doses I began to experience severe side effects. My heart was racing, I couldn&#039;t sit still, I couldn&#039;t control my eyes. They were rolling around, I couldn&#039;t focus on anything. I only took two doses of the medication before I stopped, not even a full days worth. The side effects (inability to focus my eyes) remained for over a week after I stopped taking it.""",1.0,28
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got my first implant in January 2014 and it&#039;s definitely effective as a birth control. I can definitely say I did gain weight but it&#039;s a combination of becoming less active and metabolism slowing down with the birth control. The only downside for me was that I bled for 2 months straight after I got it. Not crazy heavy bleeding. More like the lighter end of a period. Then then they just stopped which was actually what I was going for. I got it more for the reason of hopefully stopping my normal period which was usually about 8-12 days every month, very heavy, with cramps so bad I&#039;d usually have to sit in a hot bath for an hour to help. My normal periods actually caused iron deficiency. Not everyone has a bad experience with Nexplanon.""",9.0,6
Levetiracetam,Epilepsy,"""My son is 13yrs old and has just been diagnosed with Epilepsy. He takes 1750mg of this medication daily along with 750mg of Trileptal to control his Gelastic seizures. He began the meds in May and by Aug, he was seizure free. He did complain of extreme dizziness and tiredness in the beginning, but after about 3 weeks, he was fine. Every person is different tho. Best of luck to everyone!""",9.0,6
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I have had difficulty going to sleep and was prescribed this medicine. It does help me sleep for several hours.""",8.0,3
Ashlyna,Birth Control,"""I am currently on the last week of the 2nd month of the Ashlyna (Seasonique) brand of this. As far as periods go, I haven&#039;t had any bleeding and this is working great for that. However, since I&#039;ve started this brand I have gained a ton of weight. I am on other medication for depression, but I&#039;ve been on that for over a year so the birth control definitely isn&#039;t helping. I would make sure to take in account weight gain this may cause before deciding on this particular brand.""",8.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I just started this birth control Feb.1,2017. I just got home from the hospital because I was diagnosed with PE in my lung. I&#039;m not sure if this pill has anything to do with it but I have had nothing but issues with this pill""",2.0,5
Fluticasone / salmeterol,"COPD, Maintenance","""I have been using Advair 25/250 for about 1.5 years and am very satisfied. My breathing has improved immensely and I can easily walk 3 miles at 4 mph in 45 minutes, each day. My health insurance plan covers the cost; tends to be costly in Canada. I recently discovered that you can buy it in Asia for $20 (marketed as Seretide) rather than paying $175 in Canada. Very effective medication for me!""",9.0,0
Naproxen,Tendonitis,"""I went for a walkabout in Australia wearing inappropriate footwear and developed tendonitis on my right heal. I was told by the doctor to stick to over the counter pain killers but none of them worked over a 4 week period. When I returned to the UK my doctor prescribed 500 Naproxen and 15 mg Lansoprazole Gastro-Resistant capsules. After 2 doses the month long pain subsided and I had no side effects. This medicine relaxed the tight tendon within a day. The problem has not returned so I can keep dancing. Great medicine.""",10.0,10
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Started taking Adipex and I was at my highest weight ever. I was at 218lb. I currently am down 42lbs and now sitting at a weight of 176lb. Adipex really does help curb your appetite. Only down fall I&#039;ve found was that the dry mouth can be a tad irritating at times. I drink on a daily basis probably around 2-3 gallons of water before I started taking Adipex and now with this medication I am almost doubling my water intake just because no matter what for me my mouth is always dry. It is a side effect that I am willing to live with though with the type of results I am getting. I have also lost 20 inches off my entire body since the process has started. I do go to the gym 4 days a week and I do cardio and weights as well.""",9.0,56
Sertraline,Depression,"""I was prescribed Zoloft because of sleeplessness, anxiety and stress related to marital issues. It helped me with sleeping and seemed to lower my anxiety and stress (my marital situation improved at the same time, so hard to say if Zoloft or my situation helped lower those). I had to stop the medicine after a month because of severe side effects, including suicidal thoughts, weight loss, generally feeling flat all of the time, and mild headaches.""",3.0,48
Escitalopram,Not Listed / Othe,"""I was put on Lexapro a few years ago when we lost our son. It made things bearable. I am so happy for medical science. I went off it for about a year and had another tragedy happen to me. I have been back on 10mg for a few weeks now and love it. I notice I have to control myself when I take 10mg but when I take 20mg nothing can upset me. It&#039;s great. It also only took a few days for me to start feeling better. Thanks Lexapro I can finally work on my issues.""",10.0,2
Robaxin,Muscle Spasm,"""Was given this medication for degenerative disc disease and muscle spasms.  I only take it at night, because it has heavy sedative effects. i.e. I take it at 7:00 pm, go to bed and if I wake up at 10:30 to use the bathroom I feel like I&#039;m drunk, stumbling and uncoordinated.  Makes you sleep through, unfortunately didn&#039;t do much to help the pain, still wake up with pain in my back.""",3.0,60
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Acne,"""I used to be on Orhro Tri-cyclen until it made me an emotional basket case. I then switched to Junel Fe 1/20 and I felt completely normal again. I took a year break and two months ago I began to notice I was getting acne like a teenager again, I&#039;m 30. Mostly hormonal, jaw and chin area.  I decided to get back on it again. I&#039;ve been on it for almost 2 months and my acne cleared up. 2 weeks into it I noticed bloating, and breast swelling. I also noticed I went up 3lbs. However all that went away my 2nd month in. I&#039;m back to my normal weight, no more swelling in the stomach area, although my breasts are fuller than usual. These were my only symptoms. If this happens to you give it 2 months at least for your body to get adjusted.""",8.0,45
Hydroxyzine,Sedation,"""I&#039;ve tried this and am so glad. I&#039;m now on this one!""",9.0,49
Gabapentin,Neuropathic Pain,"""I have spina bififa, scoliosis, osteoarthriti and I am on the bu trans patches. I have been in severe pain, even my eye balls hurt, every joint and muscle agony. I have tried so many medications an was almost at point of giving up. I was put on gabapentin and it has been a wonder drug and life saver. After only taking two all my pain went completely and I feel 20 again""",10.0,23
Olysio,Hepatitis C,"""Olysio, in combination with Sovaldi, cleared my Genotype 1A HCV in three weeks!""",10.0,19
Desvenlafaxine,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""About three weeks ago, I began having around 20 hot flashes per day and going through night sweats about 4 times per night. About 5 days ago my doctor put me on Pristiq. He did this as my Father recently passed away and several other personal things have happened and I didn&#039;t start my period this month either. He said it would take care of the night sweats, hot flashes and depression, grief and anxiety. I have been on this pill for 5 days now. I have lost four lbs., have gone from a pk. of cigarettes per day to four cigarettes. Am only getting night sweats about twice a night and have gone from about 21 hot flashes per day to about 4. So far so good. I do feel a little tired but no agitation, no more confusion, crying and emptiness. I feel like I am slowly getting back to being me. So far, I am so thankful for Pristiq. """,10.0,20
Depo-Provera,Endometriosis,"""I&#039;ve had a horrible experience with this shot. I only wish I have read all of the horror reviews before getting it to save myself a year of hormonal problems and a scarred face from a cystic acne breakout. Once I got the shot I got online and started reading the reviews and was horrified because part of me knew I made a huge mistake- and oh did I. I bled for 6 months straight! I was practically drinking liquid iron by glasses because of how much blood I was losing after getting the shot. I got the shot BECAUSE of painful and heavy bleeding periods! But it only made it much much worse. I finally went back to my docs, they put me on patch that stopped the bleeding""",1.0,3
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""After a year of stress and then going back into my addiction that had been dormant for 2 decades I tried 20mgs of Prozac. The first 3 weeks we&#039;re completely miserable. Anxiety, irrational thought, mood swings, constant bowel movements....but I was diter I rd to hang in there. Amazingly I started to feel better. After 6 weeks I was a different person. I feel completely normal now. 

My wife was diagnosed with cancer and things went really bad in my life before Prozac. I am now on a much better path. I take .5mgs of Xanax at bedtime and wake up feeling great. It is like a miracle of sorts. 

Mood side effects: a little bit of thinning hair, sex drive is down as I find it hard to climax and I&#039;m a little less empathetic.""",10.0,7
Clonazepam,Insomnia,"""I have GAD which causes insomnia. I have taken Klonopin 2 mg at night as a sleep aid, for about 3 years. No problem developing tolerance, which I have had with other Benzos such as Ambien &amp; Lunesta. My doc says he has many patients using Klonopin as a sleep aid for many years with no problems. Daytime I take Zoloft 150 mg and Neurontin 1600mg to control the GAD. I think the long half life Klonopin has helped daytime anxiety.
After suffering from under-medicated GAD for 40 years, I now have a drug combo that has essentially cured my anxiety and insomnia.
The only negative to Klonopin as a sleep aid is it takes 2 hrs+ to produce sleep. But then, a restful 8 hrs. So just remember to take it early. Say 9:00 if you want to go to sleep at 11:30""",9.0,18
Mucinex D,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I had sinus congestion and consequently serious pain under my eyes in the sinus area accompanied by confusion and inability to think clearly. After one Mucinex D tablet, the pain was gone. I suffered from mild insomnia that night, but I&#039;d rather have the insomnia than the pain. I also had less ear pressure/pain during descent in an airplane after taking this drug. Another benefit for me. Thanks Mucinex.""",9.0,18
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""This medication it&#039;s Amazing! Since I was about 15 I have sweated on my back like crazy! Always having to wear a undershirt to try and hide it. In the last few years I started to sweat like crazy around my forehead. Just sitting doing nothing sweat would pour down my face and back. Stopped going places because I was so mortified by it. I asked my doctor for help and he prescribed Hypercare. Didn&#039;t like it at first because it burned so much. I kept using it every night and for a week and the burning has stopped. I no longer wear under shirts. I can go any where now and I no longer sweat at all. It&#039;s been a huge life changer. It&#039;s a freedom that I can&#039;t explain unless you have suffered from Hyperhidrosis.""",10.0,24
Citalopram,Depression,"""So I was severely depressed for over a year for a very stupid reason. I wouldn&#039;t leave my house, my condition was very bad. I was having panic, anxiety, suffering etc. So, I decided to start this medicine.  Would say comparing to Zoloft this is much better, my initial days were horrible I could not sleep and it took about 3 weeks for me to start feeling better. But after a month of use, even though I was sleeping well, I noticed during the days I had very little energy and felt very lazy. So I decided to quit rather than increase dose. After a month and half use I quit cold turkey and am feeling much better and don&#039;t feel any withdrawal symptoms, hope this helps.""",7.0,10
Pepcid,Peptic Ulce,"""Very good in milder cases.""",7.0,11
Tesamorelin,Lipodystrophy,"""I had a problem with visceral fat as a side effect of my HIV meds. My doctors convinced me that Egrifta could reduce the density of my visceral fat and after using it for just over 7 months my affected area has had a softening and reduction of fat but I have had one unexpected and undesirable effect....my penis seem to be noticeably not as thick as it has been my entire life. While my husband says its no big deal it is to me! Has anyone else had this &quot;side effect&quot;?""",7.0,2
Xanax,Anxiety,"""When the world is closing in on me I take a Xanax and suddenly I&#039;m able to function again. I can learn and adapt and I feel like I can capture and retain information better. Without it any new information is lost on me and my learning process is inhibited. The little stuff is not a problem anymore and I can focus on accomplishing anything I need to. I didn&#039;t start having anxiety attacks until after college. I did really well and all of a sudden I felt like in the real world I could not meet the expectations because of how well I did in school. Everything became too much. Debt, learning a new job, reading (which is my favorite thing to do), being with family and friends. I hit a wall. Even with anti-depressants I could not function.""",10.0,21
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been on the Nuva ring for almost 3 years now and I love it. No side effects and no issues. The first month I used it I had some bloating but then after my body adjusted I haven&#039;t had an issue since. So much better than the pill that I used before. 
Highly recommended.""",10.0,9
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I started taking adipex on 10/27/15 and today, 10/29/15 I am 4 lbs down! I haven&#039;t had any symptoms except for a headache. I am more alert and energized! I would recommend this to anyone!""",10.0,30
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I like others have found a great medicine in Topamax. I am 45 and have had headaches/migraines since I was a kid. Been on it about 4 months and gone are the daily headaches, shooting head pains, and many days of debilitating migraines. I am just starting to lose weight. I have the head fog and the loss for words. My tongue tingling has gone and mostly I just have the &quot;falling asleep&quot; of my fingers and toes, which is annoying, but manageable. I am on 100mg a day. I am hoping that this will take me through menopause.""",9.0,18
Canagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve been on Invokana for almost a year.  No problems though I realize that I have to drink water almost constantly.  Went from size 18 to size 12, but I cut out a lot of sugar and try to eat more healthy, like watching my carbs.""",10.0,31
Paroxetine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""After a few intense months of panic and high anxiety, I finally was brave enough to try this medication. I have tried other SSRIs in the past, but usually found them very agitating at the &quot;normal&quot; doses, so I have learned to start and stay very low. After a month of insomnia I finally decided to give Paxil a try. I started at 2.5mg. The first few days were fine, I felt sleepy and a bit lazy, but at least that was better than high-strung panic. At about a week, I started to experience some small benefits, and some fairly harsh side effects (nausea, diarrhea, derealization, increased panic). At a month, much better and I was sleeping well again. However, getting off this medication after 5 months was really challenging and uncomfortable.""",6.0,22
Tylenol,Sciatica,"""Tylenol is the only thing that helps my pain right now. Cannot function otherwise. Cannot sleep either. Even prescribed pain meds did not work as well.""",10.0,5
Acyclovir,Herpes Zoste,"""I had an out break and I let it go for 3 days and I came to know that is SHINGLES My clinic diagnosis confirmed I was adviced to take acyclovir for a period of 10 days (400mg) five times a day. Even though the blisters were out I am getting that shooting pain 4 to 5 times a day a burning sensation and as if I am attacked with 1000 sharp needles in one time and this pain in my skin frustruates me for the last 8 days. """,7.0,10
Victoza,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;m 58 and have always struggled with my weight, thyroid and other issues. I have been on Victoza for about a month and lost eight pounds. I admit much of that is because I have no appetite. That makes it easy for me to make healthy choices when I do eat. One thing that I have noticed is that Victoza definitely slows down the bowels. I think it&#039;s imperative to up the liquid intake. Because of the bowels I think it&#039;s difficult to really gauge the weight loss. I go down a pound and up two the next day etc. I think taking measurements or trying on an old pair of jeans is more accurate in seeing the real weight loss. I can tell my health is improving and I feel like if I&#039;m patient this will get me to my goal weight of 155. 32 more to go.""",8.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,None,"""I really wish I had read all these reviews before I started..I started taking Seasonique a little over a month ago. I absolutely LOVE the idea of rarely having periods. Seeing how when I do have them they are heavy for over a week normally. Except I have noticed a major change in myself. I cry over EVERYTHING and get angry over EVERYTHING I never used to be like this. I didn&#039;t have too big of a sex drive before the pill but now its completely gone. I also recently have been getting terrible shooting pain in my stomach. """,6.0,0
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I just had my Implanon removed after 2 years. I loved not having a period and not having to worry about pregnancy. However, I did have mood swings and even though I work out every day and eat healthy, I always seemed to stay the same weight. I used to blame the mood swings on the situations that stressed me. However, I came to realize I was not thinking clearly. I traced it all back to 2 years ago. Since the Implanon my depression from my younger years crept back in and I had to seek treatment. I don&#039;t want to totally knock the Implanon.""",5.0,0
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Reclipsen for a month. I started it to see if it would decrease my flow and cramps.  My mood dropped drastically when I first started. Depression usually last for a period time,  so I wasn&#039;t depressed. However, my mood was very low to the point that it was scary. When my period came it felt like the worst ever. My flow and cramps were bad. I have other side effects as well, such as nausea and headaches.  I&#039;m going to see if my body adjust to it for two more months only because I need a solution for my periods. I&#039;ve been on birth control in the past and I&#039;ve never had these side effects.""",5.0,3
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""I would hide at home for months, shaking when a telephone rang. I couldn&#039;t let people go and had obsessive thoughts. Abilify gave me calm, confidence and hope. It made me less sensitive to light and time, I was no longer at the mercy of each passing moment. I woke up relaxed, went to bed without a noise in my head, inner voices stopped criticizing me, thoughts didn&#039;t race. I was creative but focused, and began wonderful new projects. Had NO side effects- NO weight gain. &#039;Worked magic that first day. But after a month it seemed to do nothing but make me sad. Evidently that was a manic phase. It blocks my mania, but not my depressive switch. Feels like I&#039;ve traded manic depression for unipolar depression. I am being switched to lithium.""",6.0,40
Contrave,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been taking Contrave for a week now, I&#039;m down 6lbs. My appetite is curved and only crave water. I have put together a workout plan I do everyday to help. Yesterday I didn&#039;t drink enough water during the day and I was sick to my stomach. As long as you stay hydrated it&#039;s great.""",6.0,128
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I used Suprep one year ago to prep for a colonoscopy, and asked for it again specifically this time around. (Colonoscopy is tomorrow.)

The taste is tolerable. I used a straw and sucked 16 ounces of it down in 3 fell swoops, and chased it with some plain water each time. 

It began to work for me within approximately 20 minutes. I had slight cramping, which is to be expected given the nature of the product. I also got a little chilled, which I suppose has to do with my electrolytes being thrown out of whack. 

All in all this works well for me.  I&rsquo;m just glad that I live in the day and age where a colonoscopy is an easy and available procedure.""",9.0,3
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""No negative side effects. I was on depo for about 10 years off and on. No periods, No pregnancy.""",10.0,7
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""After recently getting into a serious relationship, I decided to get on birth control just to be safe. After realizing I wouldn&#039;t have to take a pill everyday and there would be a possibility I wouldn&#039;t have a period with the shot, I instantly fell for it. (Terrible periods) for the first 3 months I have no side effects except I had a period every 2 weeks for 2 weeks at a time. The second shot (next 3 months) I bled the entire 3 months, started to gain weight and started to get mood swings . The next shot instantly stopped my bleeding, at this point I am up 20 pounds and have no sex drive at all. Shot 4 still no period or bleeding, no sex drive still. Not to mention I&#039;m up 35 pounds at this point . I do not recommend the shot at all !""",1.0,5
Topiramate,Obesity,"""Started weight 287lb and in three months dropped down to 227 with normal life activities. Never thought I would see that again I tried the gym but never could get their with my knees and the weight I had gained""",10.0,82
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""Been on it for 12 years, and couldn&#039;t stand the anxiety attacks any more, now I hardly have any attacks. This medicine works for me.""",10.0,40
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I recently had a therapeutic abortion (not my choice) and its affected me greatly. I started on birth control right away and made sure to use condoms from then on, but the condom broke and I&#039;ve only been on the pill for about a week and a half. I hear that the pill only starts to really become effective after a month of taking it so I ran to pharmacy early this morning and bought 2 pregnancy tests and some Plan B (12hr. after) which was pretty pricey, but worth it. It put my mind at ease that the pharmacist told me that if I&#039;d been taking the pill for at least a week every day at the same time, that I should be fine even without Plan B but, better to be safe then sorry.. For now it&#039;s just a waiting game, I really hope it works""",5.0,5
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I wanted to share my good news. I stopped my Saxenda about three weeks ago. I was on it for about 14 months, the doctor thought I was ready to go it alone. I started at 250lbs, I an 198 as we speak. My goal is 180. I have a protein shake each morning for breakfast, a salad for lunch and a one plate size dish for dinner.  The key is portion control, eat small sensible meals each time and you will be ok. Now I have to get to the gym. Good Luck To All!""",10.0,43
Dimethyl fumarate,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I had been on it for two years. My insurance didn&#039;t cover it, the company provided it for me free (thankful) until recently when my dh got a raise (also thankful). The first year was really good, some flushing but tolerable.

However, in the past year, it seemed to stop working and I wasn&#039;t feeling any better - I know that is vague. But, I began falling for the first time, fatigue really returned.

At this same time, I developed a rather large rash and unbearable itching centered around my neck and back of head, around ears. The company nurse said this would be a &#039;serious side-effect&#039; so while I dread doing any needles, the itching is unbearable, the drug too expensive w/o insurance, so I&#039;ve stopped taking it.""",4.0,21
Azilsartan medoxomil / chlorthalidone,High Blood Pressure,"""Had been taking Telmisartan/HCTZ 80.25 for the last few years until my doctor recommended me to try Edarbyclor 40/25 which I have been taking now for about a week.  So far since taking, I feel a difference in a positive way and my BP has gone down.  Not a lot of water retention and small side effect of a little headache.  Ankle and legs swelling has gone down, don&#039;t feel like I have elephant legs and ankles anymore.  I give this a THUMBS UP, so far.""",10.0,0
Carbamazepine,Trigeminal Neuralgia,"""I got the TN problem 3 years ago. Initially, thought the problem is with my teeth and did a root canal.
It was not necessary and diagnosed with TN. Tegritol helped to reduce the pain to a manageble condition. I took 400 mg 3 times a day. But that much of medicine everyday made me feel so drowsy.
So, I read about the chiropractice and started doing the adjustments and started doing brisk walking everyday for 4 miles. With this for an year, The medication is reduced to half. Now I am taking only 200 mg for 3 times! This is a good improvement  in my case and want to continue the same, until I stop taking any medication to reduce my pain completely. Hope this helps many who is going thru this mega pain to reduce the medication.""",8.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Tri-Sprintec for years and my period is extremely regular and I get it on the same day every month. Acne has always been an issue, but it has definitely lightened up a bit since taking this birth control. If I miss a pill, my body lets me know. I get very nauseous and experience cramping just because I am so (reliant) in a sense, on it. Also, I never had any significant weight change at all while taking it. I also have gone up a cup size too! I&#039;ve had no trouble with Tri-Sprintec and would recommend it to others.""",10.0,27
Benzonatate,Cough,"""The Tessalon didn&#039;t work at all. Coughing all night!""",1.0,28
Dexlansoprazole,Barrett's Esophagus,"""Everyone is different but Kapidex does nothing for me. I was on 60 mg for 2 weeks and am now on 120 mg. No side effects but then it doesn&#039;t help either. I had the same experience with Prevacid so it probably should be expected. I hope it works for you but I would ask for samples before spending a lot of money on something that may not work.""",1.0,9
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""Have had the shot twice now. About to get my third. There&#039;s been some irregular bleeding. And it&#039;s mostly after sex. But no full period. No cramps, PMS, never wear  tampons or pads anymore.  It&#039;s been very efficient! I&#039;ve taken tests just to be sure too! """,10.0,3
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I was on nexplanon for a year. I didn&#039;t have any major issues with it. It worked great as far as the birth control aspect of it. But while I was on it I started having a vaginal odor sometimes daily sometimes on and off. I went to the gynecologist and got a check up. All tests came back negative. They treated me for vaginosis just in case but no prevail. As soon as I got the nexplanon taken out the odor went away. Other than that it was great not having to remember to take a pill. And I&#039;m not sure if it was the bc or not but I felt when I was on it my mood was like a rollercoaster. I&#039;m sure my BF noticed the difference but i went from depressed to happy to mad and sleeping a lot.""",7.0,3
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""Well I&#039;m sorry to hear all the side effects people have had over this nasty tasting pill. BUT I&#039;m on day 6 and I feel fine. Last night I began to feel a little nauseous but nothing too bad. I am taking this pill for BV after discovering I had an early miscarriage. (I&#039;m being monitored) So, the nausea can really just be from some left over hormones. Overall, the worst thing about this pill is the taste. My advice is take drink it with something other than Water! And take it at the same time each day :)""",9.0,5
Levofloxacin,Pneumonia,"""I was put on levofloxacin 750mg once a day for 5 days for pneumonia.  I was put on Z pack at first but by day 4 I felt the same, I was then switched to Augmentin and after 10 days of that , still the same with a little bit of symptoms changed . I was then but on Levofloxacin. I read all the reviews and worked myself up being scared to take it.  I promised myself I would write a review afterwards.  I didn&rsquo;t have any of the mentioned side effects. I know everyone is different.  As far as body aches , I have bursitis in my shoulder anyways so that hurt a bit more but not unbearable.  I would have to say that if your prescribed it, don&rsquo;t get yourself worked up when reading the reviews.  I finished yesterday and I feel better.  It helped me.""",10.0,1
Darifenacin,Overactive Bladde,"""Worked fine from day one. Stopped the urge for frequent trips to the bathroom. I have not had any symptoms of side effects such as swelling of feet or legs etc, Been taking daily 7.5mg. Only complaint is the very expensive cost.""",10.0,20
Vigamox,"Conjunctivitis, Bacterial","""It&#039;s worse .pain,redness,sensitive to lights headeach and more side effects. I use  it for two days.""",2.0,3
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;m a 19 year old girl and I have moderate to severe acne. I eat healthy! I drink only water, no sodas or juices. I&#039;m active I&#039;m in college and do ballet. But I sturggled with horrible acne since 6th grade. I started doxy about a month ago only 15mg and I can already see the redness fading. Some days are worse then others but I&#039;m hopeful this medication will help! My older sister had been on it for two months and her severe acne is looking amazing! I&#039;m still getting over the &quot;bad&quot; before the good but I&#039;m starting to see improvements """,6.0,6
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I have been taking Vyvanse 4mg for a month and my productivity in my work and school have increased measurably. I have taken several different ADHD medicines through a period of several years, and Vyvanse is by far the most effective. It hasn&#039;t caused me any of the side effects caused by most ADHD medicines (paranoia, restlessness, agitation, lack of appetite). Of course these are just my experiences, but I would recommend Vyvanse to others.""",9.0,18
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""This med made me very angry. I lashed out at my family while on this. Definitely not helpful.""",3.0,18
Methadone,Chronic Pain,"""Due to a broken back &amp; spinal fusion at age 14, I&#039;ve developed arthritis, deg. disc disease &amp; spinal stenosis. The intense pain started in my 20&#039;s &amp; I was on all sorts of narcotics. I became addicted physically &amp; mentally and eventually the Dr. stopped giving me Meds, which brought me to seeking out street drugs. After many detoxes &amp; going home in terrible, debilitating pain, I got onto Methadone. This med has helped tremendously with my pain so I could actually function &amp; work, as well as refrain from any other narcotics. My back has worsened over the years &amp; I now have Lupus as well. I take 35mg. morning &amp; night, which has been giving me lasting pain relief all these years &amp; I haven&#039;t had to increase my dose.""",10.0,77
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I used isotretinoin some 5 yrs back. Acne has vanished but side effects still persist. I had thinning of my hair and severe hair fall which is still the case. I have tried everything possible to stop the hair fall but of no use. Headaches are very common even today and dryness in the eyes still persist. """,7.0,4
Rexulti,Major Depressive Disorde,"""After starting a free sample pack Rexulti with 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg tablets, I noticed a difference within just a few days.  Remarkable.  The &quot;painful thoughts&quot; all but disappeared.  I did another trial pack with the same positive results.  I don&#039;t know if 1.0 mg is the &quot;therapeutic&quot; dosage but I&#039;ll stick with it for now.  And NO side effects thus far.  We&#039;ll see if cost will be an issue as I have MediCal.  By far and away the best atypical antipsychotic med I&#039;ve tried thus far.  (I&#039;m also taking Cymbalta and Lithium)""",9.0,43
Pristiq,Depression,"""Had weird feelings as well as spasms in eyes and chest.""",1.0,9
Nitroglycerin,Anal Fissure and Fistula,"""The best magic medication for fissure pain. 
I was suffering for 3 months was in severe pain and was getting mentally frustrated, but jst after twice use all pain vanished, Really amazing product ,bear headache and use paracetomol to counter it""",10.0,2
Norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;m 41 and have had heavy periods for 3 years. I was bleeding for 10 straight days before seeing my OB. I did test and vaginal ultrasounds and and my OB says everything looks fine. She put me on Micronor bcs of my HBP and bcs of my age. I was having break through bleeding for 3 weeks after starting on Micronor. After the 3 weeks, I guess I had my period bcs it was heavier. I still had a little spotting afterwards and thankfully it tampered off after a few days. Now no blood, it stopped and I&#039;m period free. I&#039;m now on my first week of my second pack. I don&#039;t really have any side effects, just a little hungrier but no weight gain yet. My complexion is fine, no mood swings, my sex life is fine, no depression either.""",9.0,26
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Had the Mirena IUD inserted today. I had a mild cramp or two when it was inserted, and some light bleeding, but  Other than that it was no more uncomfortable than a pap test. I did some slow deep breathing during the procedure that seemed to relax me.  It was covered by my insurance and since I already have 3 children and am pretty sure we are done having kids this was my best option.""",9.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been using Loestrin for almost 3 years now and I love it. I&#039;m petite and about 115. At first I did gain a few pounds. I was really sad but then the fat just went away within a month. Then my A cups went to a great B almost C! And I got more junk in the trunk, it really shape me out and I&#039;m still thin. My boyfriend loves the change haha. It&#039;s been working for me, I would recommend it.""",9.0,4
Exforge,High Blood Pressure,"""I am taking Exforge 5/220 for 6 weeks now. I take it mornings and within 30 minutes I start feeling sick on my stomach. Blood pressure is down some but I feel tired all the time and have a dull headache. Going to see my doctor this week and ask to be taken off. I can&#039;t stand the nausea, or staying tired. I have always slept 5 hours a night and always had energy. Now I sleep 8 or 9 hours and yawn all day. The only other medicines I take are Synthroid and Bystolic, 5mg tablet. I take the Bystolic at bedtime so it doesn&#039;t cause the nausea. This is about the 6th medicine I have tried, maybe I am allergic to blood pressure medicines. It gets trying.""",6.0,41
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""I took advantage of their promotion offering the first prescription free.  However, since Medicare doesn&#039;t cover this medication, subsequent refills will cost me $450 a month.  This is a very expensive medication that I simply can&#039;t afford, and will likely have to do without.  Consumer tip.  Medication comes in single dose containers, and instructions suggest you discard them.  But if you&#039;re careful, you can actually get two doses from each container.""",7.0,23
Divalproex sodium,Bipolar Disorde,"""Have been on Depakote 500mg for almost a week now starting to feel back to normal and helping to control mania. Also taking with 50mg Vyvanse and 50mg Seroquel at night seems to be okay except still have times when I feel I&#039;m losing it but overall more stable, will see how it goes in the next couple weeks. """,7.0,3
Dilaudid,Pain,"""Had shoulder replacement consisting of five hours under the knife and five months recovery! The doctor gave me 2mg Dilaudid and my usual 800mg Motrin. This combination has kept the pain down to a three or four and I am already weening at three weeks. I should be off the Dilaudid by weeks end. Loved this medicine!""",10.0,14
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I got the generic, of Mucenix DM. It has definitely cut down the congestion and the coughing which is great, but its made me extremely jittery. I hope this feeling wears off soon.""",2.0,46
Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin,Acne,"""Was prescribed it for my diagnosed cystic acne that started out on the sides of my face. I used it for about 3 months and saw fantastic results and my face was so clear. Unfortunately I stopped using it because my prescription ran out, and not even 2 weeks after (now) it came back with a vengeance on my forehead/nose/everywhere else that isn&#039;t where my cystic acne first started (the sides of my face) now I am at a loss. I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s due to me stopping it abruptly, but that is my experience.""",5.0,5
Meloxicam,Tendonitis,"""I have had tendonitis for years. I have tried Celebrex, Vioxx and others. Nothing works but Mobic.""",10.0,75
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""I have been on Qsymia for 2 weeks and my weight is exactly the same. I am a 50 yr old woman in menopause.  I have also been on a high protein diet and walking 10,000 steps a day.  I don&#039;t know if I should spend the money for the next step or not since I have seen no results thus far.  The only difference I can tell is that soda tastes flat.""",1.0,24
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Hi ladies. First of all, breathe. Stop convincing yourself that you&#039;re pregnant, when most likely you are not. I took the generic plan b (Take Action) 9 hours after having unprotected sex. I was a panicked wreck. And let me add, I&#039;m pretty over the &quot;weight limit&quot;. I had all the side effects of the medication for 2 weeks. (Headaches, dizziness, nausea, bloating, and cramping). I was making myself sick because I was stressing so much. It&#039;s all I could think about. I was obsessed with thinking that I might be pregnant. But much to my very pleasant surprise, I got my period 2 days ago!!! Which is exactly 2 weeks after I took the pill, and exactly a week before I was actually supposed to get my period. So, don&#039;t stress and wait it out!!""",10.0,7
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""If I could clean the guy&#039;s toilet who invented Suboxone with my toothbrush everyday I would. I took Suboxone for two years because that&#039;s how long I felt I needed it for. I have been clean for almost seven years, clean and sober. My only advice is to go to a 12 step program as well. Suboxone is not a crutch. It only takes away the physical cravings. The behavior needs to still be modified. Addiction is a cunning, baffling and powerful disease. Thanks to Suboxone and a 12 step program I bought a house, am in grad school and love my family and friends.""",10.0,30
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have been on nexplanon now for 4 years, and I absolutely love it. The first year was a little rough because it was very hard to track my periods, and I would spot randomly. I also gained about 50 pounds. After the first year though my weight remained normal, and my periods completely stopped. After 3 year I switched over to a new nexplanon. It was a little bit more of a hassle than the first appointment. Mostly because I had gained weight making it a bit harder to get the nexplanon out. It was completely painless, and still rather quick. I would recommend nexplanon to anyone that has a hard time remembering pills or appointments like I did. I plan to continue to use nexplanon until my fianc&eacute; and I are ready to get pregnant!""",9.0,7
Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin,Acne,"""I have used this medicine two separate times for severe cystic acne. I never had a problem with acne until I was a nursing school student. This cleared up all my cystic pimples at that time. A few years later they returned when I stopped taking birth control. I got a prescription for Benzamycin again and they all cleared up once more. This product makes your skin somewhat dry but works wonderfully.""",10.0,5
Uroxatral,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have now used Uroxatral six months.  At first, when taking Uroxatral, I would easily tire and experienced stomach pain much of the day.  Now, it seems my body has adjusted to the medicine and I am not as likely to become tired.  I still have stomach discomfort but not as severe.  One thing I have noticed which concerns me is the fact the Uroxatral seems to wear off easily and the frequency to use the bathroom has not really disappeared.  Overall, the drug seems to work well.""",7.0,79
Tramadol,Back Pain,"""This drug makes me so paranoid I had to stop taking it. I tried to explain to my doctor this is more then just a little side effect. I also felt like I had do some meth. Its more like drinking way to many energy drinks.""",3.0,14
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""did its job preventing pregnancy, however side effects were not worth it. Crazy anxiety a few days before period, weight gain (15 pounds in 3 months), constantly bloated. had to adjust frequently. i will be going back to a pill.""",7.0,5
Accutane,Acne,"""I&#039;ve suffered from acne for over 10 years. I went through two treatments of Accutane. It helped clear up my skin, but it didn&#039;t help clear up my blackheads. The 2nd time I was on it, my dermatologist kept me on for 8 months and it still wasn&#039;t a true success. I have been off Accutane for 2 years now. I still suffer from acne, especially blackheads. I don&#039;t break out nearly as bad as before, but it&#039;s still a struggle. """,3.0,27
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Extreme nausea at the beginning of the month. The first week I found myself vomiting multiple times in one sitting. Not cramping nor spotting, but the nausea, loss of appetite, and severe irritability caused by Necon aren&#039;t worth it.""",1.0,9
Metformin / sitagliptin,min / sitagliptin),"""I love this medication.  Not only has it reduced my blood sugar levels, I lost 12 pounds in 2 months.  I take 50/1000 twice a day with no side effects.""",10.0,55
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I had this IUD implanted in my poor body Dec 12 2015. I had read the reviews and I under estimated the painful, not pleasant process. I began bleeding as soon as it entered my body. The cramps and bleeding remained for 25 days before I went to the emergency room and begged for it to be removed!!! During the holidays I was met with 3 massive migraines all within 3 weeks including Christmas day. I also began to get a pain in my left side along with getting up every hour to pee. The cramps were endless and the left side pain had me doubled over. It was removed last Sunday and I spent 2 days in hospital. Oh also a bladder infection. They stated it could be likely from the IUD. I had nothing but issues with this horrible little T shaped product!""",1.0,13
Triumeq,HIV Infection,"""I am a long term survivor with no HIV related complications, ever. I have never had an adverse reaction to an HIV medication as well. I took the blood test to make sure I was not allergic to the medication. I did my homework on this drug as well, and many people really like it. I was basically bedridden for 19 days, and got off the medication. 2 days later, I ended up in the ER with pancreas complications. &quot;Making your life easier with 1 pill a day&quot; is not necessarily the way to go. In my opinion, they marketed this drug too quickly.""",1.0,22
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for about 5 years and I&#039;m writing this while mournfully staring at the end of my last pack - my insurance changed and it&#039;s no longer covered. Even in the beginning my symptoms were mild besides the usual spotting. My periods went from week-long, horribly heavy and painful, to barely noticeable, extremely light and only 2 days long. I&#039;ve always had some mild anxiety/depression issues on and off so I can&#039;t say there was any change one way or the other there. I do suspect it fixed my sleep schedule though - I have always struggled SEVERELY with insomnia and around the time I went on this pill, I started having a normal human sleep schedule. I can&#039;t think of any other explanation - but I guess I&#039;ll find out for sure now.""",9.0,4
Nucynta,Pain,"""I have been taking Nucynta for about 2 years now. This medicine seems to be helping with my back pain. I started at the low dose of 50mg then went to 75mg and am now taking 100mg every 4-5 hrs as well as taking the 100mg Extended Release tablets every 12 hrs. They work great although my only complaint would be that they make me sweat profusely when doing any activity that includes work. I even start to pour sweat when just sitting after 1 hour of taking it. As well it makes me very tired. I find myself trying hard to keep my eyes open when I&#039;m sedentary. """,9.0,68
Megestrol,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I was prescribed the medication for relief of heavy bleeding during my period due to fibroids and adenomyosis.  The 1st and 2nd months were wonderful!  I took it the first day of my cycle until the end of my cycle.  It actually stopped the bleeding completely.  After the 2nd month, I had some spotting and my blood pressure elevated.  I stopped taking it after my cycle and my pressure went to normal.  I started spotting that increased over time and resumed but had to stop because I realized it raised my blood pressure.  I&#039;ve now been bleeding for 2 weeks and had to go on amlodipine to lower my blood pressure because it has not gone down.""",9.0,1
Acetaminophen / caffeine / dihydrocodeine,Pain,"""I have suffered with migraines since I was a teenager and I&#039;ve tried all types of pain medications..NONE of them helped my migraines..My doctor gave me Panlor and it works and it stop the pain fast..I have at least 4 migraines per week and I&#039;ve been taking BC powder with a coke but it don&#039;t give me the relief like Panlor..I&#039;m 37 now and I really need some for this pain..""",10.0,5
Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine,HIV Infection,"""I take truimeq  600mg/50mg/300mg just had test shows that back being detectable again. I don&#039;t understand why I take on time every night,  any ideas why. thanks""",10.0,3
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""I have had stomach and bowel movement issues since I was 2. I have tried everything. Reflexology, acupuncture, medicines and drank mineral oil for 10 years. I took one 145 mg pill and in 6 hours I actually had a bowel movement and several more to follow in the next 6 hours. I weighed myself the next day and I had lost 3 pounds. It does have some not so great side effects but I am happy that I can go. I don&#039;t take it everyday because it is too much for me I can&#039;t sit on the toilet all day but I do take it every other day it&#039;s working for me!!""",9.0,63
Vilazodone,Anxiety,"""Viibryd has been a God send. I was on Zoloft for my anxiety disorder but it wasn&#039;t doing much and the side effects were awful. No appetite, no sex drive, feeling more anxious...it was awful. So my doctor switched me to Viibryd and it was been wonderful! I feel so much better. I&#039;m now taking 40 mg, and I&#039;m able to talk to new people, go to places I&#039;ve never been before and not have panic attacks. My sex drive is back, and my appetite is back to normal. It is truly the medication I&#039;ve been looking for.""",9.0,28
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""So far I have taken 9 Metro 500mg pills. I&#039;m very thankful that I have not experienced any bad side effects and I have anxiety (not medicated). Only thing I have noticed is the following:
1. more alertness which can keep you up a little more.
2. I felt hungrier, but not to where I eat everything just a little more appetite.
3. Some what of a dry mouth, but only a little.
4. I have noticed the slight burning and itchiness, discharge, smell has gone for the most part. Yes I had these symptoms with bacterial vaginitis. What I have done to take this medicine is drink cranberry juice (find the closest to the real thing) and GoGurts. I read that Cranberry juice flushes you out and Yogurt will help with placing good bacteria back and hope to not get yeast infection.""",10.0,29
Flagyl,Bacterial Infection,"""I have now taken Flagyl twice, no side effects other than the awful taste. made me dread taking the pills every 12 hours.  did not cure BV either time I used it, and I took it exactly every 12 hours.""",6.0,8
Estarylla,Birth Control,"""The worst birth control I have ever been on. My pharmacy stopped carrying Sprintec and put me on this instead saying it was exactly the same. A few weeks after starting this, I developed the most painful cystic acne of my life. I highly recommend avoiding this at all costs if you are prone to break outs.""",1.0,1
Contrave,Obesity,"""I started this pill 10/5/15 and weighed 215.26, 5&#039;5 height. As of today 2/26/2016 I am 195.4. I definitely notice the appetite curbing. I have a huge sweet tooth and while I still eat them it&#039;s no where near how I use to be. Up until a week ago I didn&#039;t exercise but recently got an elliptical in hopes of dropping more weight. I pay $60 a month for it and since I am seeing results I plan on continuing. My doctor said I should continue to lose for close to a year.""",9.0,16
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""Bad side effects, bad withdrawal.""",1.0,47
Infliximab,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""After resisting having read American Black Box warnings I was finally persuaded through my consultants actual experience with the medicine - that and having 6 operations/ colostomy and the disease still beating me. I was exhausted and unable to walk/do anything other than essential basic necessities - if that. I have had three infusions of Remicade so far along with steroids for peri-anal fistula, Crohns, at two weekly intervals and I have some shade of a life back. Immediately after the medicine I am very tired. I have headaches that last for about four days at a time/paracetamol doesn&#039;t touch them. I get bad cramps in my legs especially at night and occasional mild flare ups BUT NOTHING like before. Stress plays factor in starting my flare ups.""",7.0,25
Blisovi Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I had been on Microgestin previously with absolutely no problems. I loved it, but all of a sudden it wasn&#039;t free anymore and that&#039;s when my insurance told me I would have to keep paying for it or switch to a new generic -- Blisovi. I switched thinking they were one in the same. WRONG. First off, I got very itchy. It made my skin very sensitive and I started breaking out in a rash towards the end of the first week. I also noticed it was heightening my anxiety, it made me very erratic and aggressive. It also made my vision blurry. After ruling out other things, I stopped taking it on a hunch and immediately everything went back to normal. I don&#039;t care if I have to pay, I&#039;m going back to Microgestin. Blisovi is HORRIBLE.""",3.0,6
Mesalamine,Ulcerative Proctitis,"""Before trying Lialda, I was taking Canasa which was extremely helpful, however, it is a suppository. That was not pleasant, especially if I was going to have to continue taking that medication for the rest of my life! My doctor mentioned Lialda so I started taking it. It has been just as effective as Canasa for me and I have not had a flare up in almost 3 years!""",10.0,14
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""Just over 2 1/2 years ago, after smoking for over 40 years, I quit. With the help of Chantix of course. The cravings (that everyone gets) are down to once every 2 or 3 months. Had several small Heart attacks and then one BIG one. Rushed in and has emergency quintuple by-pass surgery. Doctors said after that I wouldn&#039;t have made it one more hour without the surgery. One hour! I&#039;m so glad to be here. True my life isn&#039;t what I hoped for at my age now (59) but it beats the alternative. Chantix was heaven scent to me. Yes it disrupted my sleep and gave me completely wild crazy dreams (in vivid color). But it works....IT WORKS.. If you let it, If you want it so bad you stop fooling yourself. It can be done and anyone can do it, Believe it!!!""",10.0,37
Gabapentin,Pain,"""I have fibro, inflammatory arthritis, and many other health issues. I recently tore my meniscus and am having to wait a month from injury to surgery. When taken with Aleve, it even helps with that (lots of nerve cells in the knee, even though cartilage has none).""",9.0,28
Finasteride,Androgenetic Alopecia,"""Don&#039;t take this drug.  I used it for a few months and it killed my libido.  I did get some noticeable hair re-growth during that time, so at least that worked.  It became very hard to get an erection and I became completely disinterested in sex.

I&#039;ve read accounts that some people never regained their libido, and suffered lasting erectile dysfunction.

This is not natural.  Your libido is part of who you are, and so is hair loss.  Be a man and accept the loss of your hair as part of who you were meant to be.""",1.0,31
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""At first I resisted taking Xanax because of things I&#039;d heard about it, but I&#039;ve got to say... it works. Just remember after a couple of weeks it can become addictive and you DON&#039;T want to feel that withdrawal. My doctor has given me a once daily medicine (citalopram) that took 5 to 7 days to fully take effect, but it&#039;s working great. I&#039;m down to 1 Xanax every day or 2 and plan to be totally off of it soon, as this new medicine has fully taken it&#039;s place now. And yes, it can be taken with the Xanax until you are ready to stop taking it.""",9.0,2
Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin,Melasma,"""I&#039;m very disappointed, my dermatologist prescribed Triluma. After the first tube which was I got from the dermatologist, the brown spot became darker. I went back to the dermatologist and he said that I should continue using the product. I bought the second tube and the spots fade away very slightly, but as soon as I stop using it  the spot just reappear. I pay 150 dollar for each bottle.""",1.0,23
Paroxetine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Hello! 
I want to tell others that being on Paxil 10 mg. for a few months now has helped me to center myself once again.

My life is filled with other people&#039;s issues, depression, anger, and discord in their own lives that have depressed me.
Situational depression is, in my life, a constant.
I just do not have happy people around me and the doctor tells me they are making me &quot;sick&quot;.

My doctor saw me with high anxiety and worry that was causing me to retreat from daily life.
His advice was to try Paxil to give me some relief!
Now, how to get the others around me to get therapy and help...""",10.0,8
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""The only reason this birth control was effective, was because no bf wants to have sex with his gf when she is bleeding every day. I had the implant placed in August/September 2016. It has been about 7 months and I have not stopped bleeding. Well maybe there&#039;s been a few days of no actual bleeding but then it started up all over again. When I wasn&#039;t bleeding, it wasn&#039;t a few days in a row. It was throughout the 7 months. So really I&#039;ve been having  second day period for the past 7 months. 3 months was normal I was told for the body to get used to the birth control, but 7 months not okay. My doc. said that 1 in 10 women have constant bleeding. I was just the very unfortunate one. I am getting it taken out next week!!""",5.0,6
Alka-Seltzer Cold and Sinus,Sinus Symptoms,"""I had a bad cold and I took it two times that day.  The next day,  I felt so much better. It works fast. Every time I feel something coming on, I take a dose. Love it.""",10.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""The worst birth control I have ever been on. My pharmacy stopped carrying Sprintec and put me on this instead saying it was exactly the same. A few weeks after starting this, I developed the most painful cystic acne of my life. I highly recommend avoiding this at all costs if you are prone to break outs.""",1.0,1
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""After taking 2 lisiniprol I broke out In a horrendous red rash over my entire body. Extreme itching. Angioedema, difficulty swollowing, eye sight compromosied, violent headache.  3 trips to ER, 3 days in hospital. 4 weeks later entire body skin peeling. Still very weak, short of breath on exertion. Bp elevated. Not sure what I will do about Bp as I am very afraid to try a new drug. This is a very bad drug.""",1.0,37
Effexor,Depression,"""Effexor gave me my life back again. I was so severely depressed that I had to struggle to find a reason to live everyday, I was very  suicidal. I was no longer able to function. 4 weeks after starting Effexor I was returned to my &#039;normal&#039; self. I was happy and could feel pleasure again and I was excited about life. I have experienced a few minor side effects like constipation and nausea with dosage increases, but the benefits far outweigh the minor side effects!""",9.0,68
Melatonin,Insomnia,"""For insomnia I think it helps, 1mg to 3mg depending on each one&#039;s body. But if you don&#039;t get to sleep properly, maybe anxiety is the cause. In my case and from my life experience, I do some tricks to beat both anxiety and insomnia:  1.5mg melatonin 30min before bed time; Spend those 30min reading a book (out of the bedroom) with just 5w blue-light; Take 75mg Trazodone when already in bed, just before program my alarm-clock, lights out; Always get up before 9am (no matter what); Exercise outdoors 40min (before lunch time ); Have 2 hobbys: listen to music (without headphones) and study collective sports; Dinner time before 8:30pm; And psychotherapy 2 times a month, forever. 
SO: melatonin is a part of a whole.""",7.0,16
Zyban,Smoking Cessation,"""I wasn&#039;t sure if I wanted to quit or not, and the first few days on Zyban weren&#039;t great. I was in a horrible mood and was convinced the pills weren&#039;t going to do anything. Continued smoking like normal and on the eighth day of taking the meds, I took a few drags and knew it would be my last one. It was like something just clicked in my brain. Have been using zero-nicotine liquid in a vaporizer a few times a day just for the menthol sensation, but other than that I haven&#039;t had a cigarette since!""",10.0,76
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""I was suffering from awful situational anxiety and depression, hard time fully functioning, couldn&#039;t eat, sleep, focus, cried every day, was an emotional mess. Dr put me on 20mg Paxil and told me it would take 4-6 weeks to take effect. Within a week I felt so much better. I could eat, sleep, stopped crying altogether, and stopped being constantly overly emotional.

I did sometimes have a difficult time fully accessing emotions, gained too much weight, and am having trouble with motivation so I&#039;m currently on day 4 of weaning myself off, nothing but mild side effects so far. For me Paxil was extremely helpful to get me through a very difficult time and get me back to functioning so I could keep my job and parent my children.""",8.0,25
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I got on the pill to help with acne and cramps. I originally got on Sprintec, which to my understanding is the generic form of Ortho Cyclen. My pharmacy started giving me ortho cyclen because it was free with my insurance and sprintec was not. 
However, when I got on ortho cyclen I noticed a considerable weight gain and my acne got really really bad. It did not work well for me so I got right back on Sprintec.""",5.0,6
Xanax,Anxiety,"""If taken as directed, this though short lasting medication, is a very effective treatment for the prevention and release from panic and anxiety attacks.""",10.0,50
Paliperidone,Schizophrenia,"""I have been on Paliperidone for nearly 2 weeks, I was on Ziprasidone before that, even though it was working a charm for me, but I had to change to Paliperidone because Ziprasidone was not licensed in the UK. However, starting the Paliperidone I was a bit skeptic as I was on Resperidone before but it wasn&#039;t for me, and taking it with Venlafaxine didn&#039;t help either. Anyway, Paliperidone so far works a treat in terms of auditory hallucinations and the weird thinking, even a bit better than Ziprasidone, however, I&#039;m still going through bouts of fatigue, dizziness and extreme demotivation. In addition to a very increased appetite, which is a problem for me since I&#039;m already obese. And also a very rapid hear beating nearly all day. Any info? thx""",8.0,2
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""These are all  fake commants for sure""",1.0,11
Hylan g-f 20,Osteoarthritis,"""Omg!!.. im 25 yrs old and 2 months post knee surgery. I continued to have pain due to arthritis in my knee my Dr gave me the synvisc-1 shot and im now 3 days post my shot(8-9-16) i feel sooo much better and can walk sooo much better. I was nervous after reading reviews but i have one of the best Drs in the nation here in LA so i trusted him.. Everyone&#039;s body is different and will receive medications differently so i try not to go off of reviews. I cant wait until a few more weeks from now to see how much better i am.""",8.0,25
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I took 2 pills twice daily and after 10 days my urine flow was lessened.will try lesser dose.I think I% gave me an appetite but just small amts was ok. Just concerned abt the urine flow.""",2.0,0
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""Takes away all anxiety and stress. I have GAD SAD and PTSD.""",10.0,74
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""I have been on 50mg Zoloft for 2 weeks now. I confidently say this medication is the best thing that has ever happened to me since living my life controlled by anxiety and horrendous panic. It was the right decision because I&#039;m starting to finally see that I&#039;m getting my life back to how I was before. The side effects are not great like lack of appetite, nausea etc. But they pass after a week or two and all these bad reviews that you see are people not giving this medication a chance to kick in and work. It takes time and I respect that it might not effect everyone how it has me but I can say without Zoloft I don&#039;t think I would have ever got better because no reassurance from family members was helping it was the extra push I needed.""",10.0,43
Bunavail,Opiate Dependence,"""I have been on Suboxone type medications since 2002 and it is now 2016; therefore, I would consider that I have tremendous experience with buprenorphine over the years. Suboxone Tablets then film  for 7-10 years, tried Zubsolve, which was an awful experience. Finally Bunavail.

I was taking 24-32 mg of Suboxone and I&#039;ve been very very happy with Bumavail because I&#039;m down to 12.6 mg a day.  This is the only medication that I can take as prescribed and am feeling less medicated. I absolutely love it.  Those who say it&#039;s terrible; maybe, but I have an inkling that he or she is just stuck and fears trying something new.""",10.0,22
Zoloft,Postpartum Depression,"""As well as having Borderline Personality Disorder, I have had severe post-partum depression. I have found Zoloft to be very helpful regulating my moods, and keeping the demons at bay. Happy Trails.""",9.0,36
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""I have been getting migraines off and on since around the age of 16, and am now 25. Most of my migraines are due to my allergies during the spring/summer. But they seem to be even worse during the colder months. This medication works wonders for me. The only thing I seem to notice is a bit of dizziness after the medicene wears off. But I would much rather have a little dizziness rather than being bedridden, light/sound sensitivity, migraine, and nausea/vomiting.""",10.0,11
Lotrel,High Blood Pressure,"""I have taken Lotrel for 9 years.  It reduced my blood pressure moderately, but this month I went to the emergency room with severe swelling of my face and my lips were huge. Was told to get off Lotrel since this ACE inhibitor can cause angioedema which was the diagnosis. Have also had tingling of the lips and tongue for the last 4 years and now wonder if Lotrel contributed to that. """,5.0,46
Zonisamide,Seizures,"""A little weight loss. Very good seizure control. No other side effects for me.""",8.0,14
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""Similar to other people I have found myself crying for no reason, anti-social at times, exhausted, dry eyes, significantly lower sex drive, less pleasure, headaches more often then when I wasn&#039;t on it and I find myself less patient with others.""",4.0,2
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""Doctor recommended this. No prescrip needed in Canada. Excessive sweating in armpits. Used 3 evenings at bedtime. Itchy during application, but not insane. I Immedediately quit sweating.  Lasted about 3 months before needing to reapply. Use once every 3 weeks and keeps sweat away. I love it.""",10.0,6
Armour Thyroid,Underactive Thyroid,"""To everyone who is going through what I am going through - no Armour Thyroid medication! I&#039;ve searched high and low for the medication with everyone telling me iIhave no choice but to try something different and my reply to the different pharmacies was I have been on every other thyroid medication there is, and they don&#039;t work! Well Thank God for my pharmacist Greg over at Riteaid he said there was a pharmacy in Beverly, Ma who will make my medication pills of AZrmour thyroid which is a little bit pricier 80.00 for the 90mg tablets of which I take 2 x 90mgs a day so 60 tablets for $80 so if you can find a pharmacy in your area that makes compounds you will be all set!""",10.0,30
Interferon beta-1a,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I just started this medication. With each injection the side effects have gotten worse. I did my 3rd dose last night &amp; I&#039;m miserable. The body/muscle aches, headaches etc. are about unbearable. Each time I took two 500 mg Tylenol before my injection as recommended by my training nurse. I was told about the flu like symptoms, read the booklet my Neuro gave me, but I thought the symptoms would subside at least halfway through the next day. I am so pained. I keep taking Tylenol &amp; even my muscle relaxer hoping for relief. But Nothing seems to help. I called into Biogen after my 2nd dose. No help. Copaxone gave me bad brain fog &amp; injection site reactions. Tecfidera kept me in the bathroom in unbelievable pain. Not sure what to do now.""",2.0,2
Xolair,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I have have had far fewer Asthma attacks and allergies since being on Xolair injections every 2 wks and have become a lot less dependent on my rescue inhaler. I&#039;ve on this medicine for at least 4 yrs and have had no adverse effects and I highly recommend it...it has changed my life.""",10.0,51
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I was taking Yaz for almost 7 years and I loved it! My weight never changed, my skin was beautiful, normal sex drive, no cramps, 3-4 days periods. In 2013 I saw some weird spots on my face, after the consultation with a doc it turned out to be Melasma (nothing dangerous but it doesn&#039;t look good) . One of the most common causes is oral birth control. It wasn&#039;t the Yaz, just birth control with higher amount of progestin. I switched to Mirena and that was the worst decision ever! Acne, mood changes, gained 20 pounds in 3 weeks. I&#039;m going back on the pill this month and we will see how it goes, I will post about it in about 6 months.""",10.0,32
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I just had the implant removed after 6 months of awful mood swings, 3-week-long periods, dizziness, morning sickness symptoms, insomnia, and heightened anxiety. I spent a lot of money on pads since I was constantly bleeding and sex drive went down because of it. I also had strange cravings throughout the month and often felt bloated. The only good thing I can say about it is that I didn&#039;t get pregnant. Even the removal of the implant was complicated, and I came home bruised and stitched up. Any ladies out there want to help me develop a male BC so guys can experience the hell we have to go through?!""",2.0,4
Zoloft,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""Ive been taking it for over 5 years and it works for the most part.""",8.0,47
Keppra,,"""I have been taking generic Keppra 4 times a day for over 4 years.  I was placed on this medication by a neurologist to help with tremor and undiagnosed illness (possibly MS).  I have experienced much less tremor.  I also began taking gabapentin about 2 years ago.  I take 600mg daily.  Between the two medications as well as a weekly injection of steroids I have found relief from my tremor as well as my undiagnosed &quot;flare ups&quot;.  I also have INO and I have many other symptoms of MS but because I have not been able to have a neurologist diagnose my symptoms I remain undiagnosed.  I have had 6 MRI&#039;s and 5 CT scans.  I have seen 8 neurologists and I have also had many other diagnostic tests. I hope to someday have a diagnosis.""",10.0,9
Latuda,Schizophrenia,"""I&#039;ve tried many antipsychotics in the past like Risperdal, Geodon, Abilify, Saphris and Seroquel. My favorite has to be Seroquel. Latuda compared to all atypical antipyschotics is better tolerated than most second generation atypicals and it doesn&#039;t have the drawback of extreme akethisia like Geodon. Also glucose and lipids levels changes where compared to that of placebo so I&#039;m happy to say this purchase was worth it.""",8.0,38
Fentanyl,Pain,"""I have been on Duragesic for past 2 years. I&#039;m on a dose of 150mcg every 72 hours. I have Sickle Cell Anemia and have intolerable back pain on a daily basis. These patches work wonders for my pain but I am a girl who loves to take baths. Just letting you know that you should not take really hot or really long baths while on the patch. I did and I thought I was going to die. My heart began to race and I had trouble breathing. After I struggled to get out of bathtub my husband snatched the patches off, scrubed the area they were at and I started feeling better in about 10-15 minutes. I love it for the pain but hate it for my baths.""",10.0,99
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking 400mg of Lamictal a day for about 3 years now and my doctor suggested adding Latuda to the mix. When I first started taking 40 mg of Latuda I was getting a headache, which made me panic. So we cut it down to 10mg twice a week and it seems to be working well. Just enough to get by. As posted earlier I felt it kind of hard to get up in the morning when taking Latuda at night. I take it before bed in fear of having that panicky headache thing going on again.""",7.0,44
Goserelin,Endometriosis,"""I&#039;ve been on Zoladex for 8 months now, I&#039;m just having my 9th injection this week. Positive effects - endometriosis is not inflamed anymore which increases chances of getting pregnant. No periods therefore no pain. Side effects - where do I start. The worst is a significant weight gain, tiredness, hot flushes, sleepless nights and low energy levels. Plus no sex drive whatsoever. But anything to have a baby.""",9.0,42
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had Implanon for 7 months now and I&#039;ve experienced no problems at all. I couldn&#039;t be happier with it!

I used to take the pill, but find this much more convenient. It&#039;s cheaper for me long-term, there&#039;s no chance of me forgetting a pill, and I&#039;ll be protected even if I&#039;m sick (while the pill wouldn&#039;t be 100% effective then).

I didn&#039;t experience any mood swings, my weight stayed the same, I didn&#039;t get any period pains. The only thing that changed is that my periods have stopped completely, which I consider a huge bonus.

Everyone is different and will react differently, so there&#039;s no real way of knowing what side effects you&#039;ll have unless you try it. I don&#039;t regret taking the risk, since it paid off for me big time. I&#039;m thrilled! :)""",10.0,6
Mirtazapine,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve been taking Mirtazpine for about 3/4 weeks, and the change in my sleep has been life changing.

I work shifts and have always had issues with sleep (based around anxiety). I&#039;m also prescribed Citalopram 20mg which has worked fantastically for anxiety and depression, however it causes me to wake frequently during the night (a common side effect of Citalopram is insomnia).
Since starting this medication, now fall asleep within 30 minutes to an hour of going to bed, and only wake up about once a night (before this was waking up at least 3 times). 
Only down side to this medication is I now get cold sweats every night. Wake up freezing but dripping in sweat - already had these with Citalopram but become more often since starting these.""",8.0,59
Lipitor,High Cholesterol,"""When I was originally put on this statin it was on a low dose of 10 mg a day to reduce cholesterol. I had or recall very few side effects. I combined the drug with exercise and diet. My cholesterol was lowered and remained low.  Doctors have kept me on the drug and now at the age of 71 I now experience headaches a bloated rumbling and very uncomfortable digestive system, hives, muscle aches and  other adverse effects that now interfere with my diet and exercise. Doctors seem to be reluctant to lower doses but these adverse effects now materially are affecting my quality of life.""",1.0,71
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Was prescribed two pills per day for seven days.  I could already tell about 5 hours after I took my first dose that my UTI symptoms had improved.  Not miraculously, but enough to give me some relief.  I went and got some Azo too, but ended up not needing to take it because the Bactrim started to help pretty quickly.  I&#039;ve taken three doses now, and my symptoms are MUCH improved.  I will of course continue the full course to make sure the infection is knocked out completely.

I haven&#039;t really experienced any side effects at all.  I think if you follow the instructions to a &quot;T&quot; you will have much fewer, if any, side effects.  Take the pill with a meal and at least one full glass of water, then water all day long.  It works!""",9.0,10
Effexor XR,Depression,"""Effexor XR really has been working wonders on my life. It has relieved me of a lot of my depression while still giving me my energy, unlike SSRIs. If weight gain is a problem for you and you have depression, definitely try an SNRI first. As you may or may not know, Wellbutrin is another antidepressant that is supposed to encourage weight loss while relieving depression. It affects norepinephrine and dopamine. I tried Wellbutrin awhile ago, and failed miserably on it due to the anxiety it brought on. Therefore, I was hesitant at first because I heard that Effexor XR affects norepinephrine as well. However, it has been completely the opposite. I have gone from constantly laying in bed all day long to wanting to get up and exercise.""",9.0,66
Cyproheptadine,Anorexia,"""I had always been 100 pounds, when I had an appetite issue my doctor prescribed this. IT DID WORK, it will make your tired but that will start to go away I am now 130 &amp; rising!""",10.0,30
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""YOU WILL LOSE YOU HAIR!!! This pill has stopped my period and body from ovulating which you need as a woman to keep your healthy hair. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS !!!!""",1.0,5
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""The first day taking a whole pill before breakfast made me feel tingly and jitter the whole day.  That I could handle if it meant I would lose weight and curb my appetite. However the deal breaking side effect was the extremely red, itchy rash on my face that started on the second day.  My tongue was also beginning to swell and I had a weird feeling in my chest.  I&#039;m disappointed in myself for having these side effect because I was very hopeful that this medication would work for me.""",4.0,9
Fentanyl,Pain,"""I&#039;ve been on fentanyl patches for a couple of years - 150 (100   50) for degenerative disc disease and in the past few months they have been working less well, starting about 22 hours into the 2nd day (so, almost at day 3).  The 3rd day is the worst and it&#039;s almost (not quite) as bad as what happens if I forgot to change it on the 3rd day (which only happened once or twice!)  Apparently the medicines are just running out and I start feeling more nauseous and exhausted, and my arms feel like they are going to fall off (I don&#039;t normally have pain in my arms.)

The pain relief on day #1 is outstanding and I get all my housework, chores done, and spend lots of time being ACTIVE with my kids on day 1.""",7.0,13
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I have had Mirena now for about 3 months. I had it inserted at 12 weeks post partum and experienced no pain, just some odd pulling sensations. I was able to drive home right away and felt fine. I had some minor cramping and bleeding for a couple weeks. Now I have been spotting here and there and having long periods but was told that should regulate after 6 months so I am sitting tight for that. I have had no weight gain, actually lost 3 lbs so far. No acne, no mood swings, can&#039;t feel it, neither can my partner. So far so good. I love how effective it is and that I don&#039;t have to remember to take anything. I&#039;d recommend it.""",9.0,14
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""Propofol was great for my colonoscopy. No problems whatsoever.""",10.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on LoEstrin Fe 24 for quite some time, and then I guess my insurance didn&#039;t pay for it and I ended up switching to Microgestin Fe 1/20. I&#039;ve been on this birth control for nearly 2 years, and it&#039;s done the job with minimal side effects. I&#039;ve been taking Microgestin consistently with Neurontin and Adderall while also taking it with other various medications. I mainly switched because Lutera was giving me horrible acne and spotting. With Microgestin, my acne has been relatively normal except the last couple of months, which could have been induced by stress. Periods on Microgestin are shorter and sometimes nonexistent. However, my libido hasn&#039;t been the same in years since I&#039;ve been on birth control, so I&#039;m considering the IUD""",9.0,4
Wellbutrin XL,Depression,"""Was taking Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) 150mg in AM &amp; Zoloft (sertraline) 150mg at night.  There was a miscommunication at my pharmacy so was out of Zoloft over a holiday weekend (3 days).  It was the best miscommunication ever!  With solely the Wellbutrin XL I have my old self back minus the anxiety &amp; depression.  I wake-up refreshed. I  have more energy. I&#039;m not napping every day or extremely lethargic.  I&#039;m excited to exercise, my libido is back &amp; I&#039;m calm and happy.  It also has seemed to help with my food cravings, extra bonus.""",9.0,63
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""Must take 2-3 pill every night in order to have a bowel movement but it&#039;s never solid but I can&#039;t go otherwise""",10.0,1
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""This is by far the best pill I have ever tried, and let me tell you, I&#039;ve tried almost everything out there in the past six years. Alesse was the only one that almost worked for me, and I was on it for two years, but I never really got over the nausea and the mood swings. With Lo Lo, I have not experienced any mood swings, no weight gain, no nausea, no tenderness or pain... Nothing. I even managed to take it continuously not to get my period, which I haven&#039;t been able to do with any other pill. I would always end up getting my period, sometimes in the middle of my cycle. I&#039;d always get breakthrough bleeding. This one just works perfectly for me. I&#039;m at four months of use, and I don&#039;t plan on changing it anytime soon.""",10.0,4
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ll start with a little background saying I was suggested this by my doctor after having a history of migraines with aura and gaining 30 lbs on the pill. I got the nexplanon inserted in February and have had it for a month now. I didn&#039;t expect to get it inserted the day I did, and wasn&#039;t on my period that day which they suggest you should be. I got my period for he first time in seven weeks and it&#039;s been far lighter than the periods I normally have. I also usually have long periods and am currently on day 8 with no end in sight. We&#039;ll just have to wait it out. But so far, this is doing far better than the pill I tried!! Plus the scar is very minimal and it didn&#039;t hurt to get placed. Very minimal room for human error.""",7.0,4
Acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / pseudoephedrine,Cold Symptoms,"""It tastes horrible but really helps and gets you sleeping.""",9.0,3
Endocet,Pain,"""works about the same as Lortab and Vicodan""",5.0,42
Nicotine,Smoking Cessation,"""It worked to help me stop chewing tobacco, only issue I had was it requires a spot that was hairless """,4.0,1
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started this med on Monday Oct. 27th and weighed in at 237lbs and today is Nov. 8th and weighed in at 218lbs. That&#039;s almost a 20lbs weight loss! I haven&#039;t changed my diet much because I was already eating healthy,  but however this med does not allow me to complete each meal (about 65-70%). I have not started exercising yet, but will be starting on Monday.""",10.0,104
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I started Contrave in December. I had very mild nausea. I decided to stay on the two pills because I was loosing weight. I took 6 weeks to move to the 4 pill plan. I have lost 23 lbs. to date. I have a lot of weight to loose and want to avoid getting put on more medications. I got the free scale and really like it. It helps so much to check my weight every day. My cravings are basically gone. This medication is working for me. I hope my weight loss continues. I would like/need to loose 30lbs more to be a healthy weight.""",10.0,64
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""This is my first time using Plan B One-Step. I had unprotected sex on June 2nd with my boyfriend, he pulled out but I didn&#039;t wanna risk getting pregnant because I&#039;m still in high school. Took Plan B One-Step 28 hours later. I had bad stomach pains and nausea, was stressing out because I thought I was pregnant. 3 weeks later, I wake up and I have my period now! This pill really does work! Spending $59 is better than getting pregnant at this time. Don&#039;t worry, your period will come as long as you follow the steps (:""",10.0,14
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had this crap inserted four hours ago and am still hurting. I had to pull over on the way home because I was sweating from pain. I threw up my lunch and almost pooped my pants. THAT&#039;S PAIN.. I had my mirena removed because it expired and tried this one. I wish I had not changed because my mirena insertion did not hurt at all. I will be having this taken out IN a few months. I&#039;m still hurting.. this was a bad idea. Getting this thing put in brought tears to my eyes. I rather have a baby.""",2.0,7
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""I have had Kyleena for 5 or 6 months now and I think it&#039;s the greatest thing ever. The first month was rough...the cramps were bad all the time and same with the bleeding. After the first month I still got cramps but not as bad as the first. I still get a period but it is extremely light. The reason I rated a 9/10 is the bad cramps I still sometimes get. I love having kyleena for birth control reasons because I&#039;m still young and in college and not ready for a family. I have been with my boyfriend for many years but neither of us want to start a family yet. Kyleena allows us the peace of mind to practice unprotected sex without the worry of becoming pregnant. If you can or want to get Kyleena I 100% reccomend.""",9.0,2
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I&#039;m a nurse and have been embarassed over ugly thick toenails for many years. I took one prescription, 30 tabs and within six months the condiion had cleared up and new nails have grown. For the first time in years I can wear sandals! I don&#039;t recall any profound side effects and I notoriously have a low tolerance to prescription meds. I would definitely endorse this medication.""",9.0,21
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I have been dealing with degenerative disc disease (not really a disease) was told after I had to go to the chiropractor since on Wednesday I couldn&#039;t hardly walk. Well not being having to have a bm came with that back pain I could only pee nothing else.. well come Friday still in back pain going to the chiropractor he tells to try a laxative (oh I couldn&#039;t even feel that&#039;s how bad it was) anyways I pick this up with gas x, I take 2 gas x and 2 of these have something to eat even though I wasn&#039;t hungry and about an hour I have to go finally and easy! Hours later I have something to eat again and then diarrhea came (after having tums and going &quot;normal&quot; bm) but no cramping or any bad pains! Would definitely take again if it got as bad as it""",8.0,9
Pantoprazole,GERD,"""This was the worst medication I have ever taken. I was just prescribed this medication last week. After on it for only 2 days I stopped. Headache was unbearable. I thought I was gonna have to go to the hospital to get a cat scan until I realized it was probably the protonix. Then there was the nausea they came along as well. Five days later, I&#039;m still nauseous, but used ginger to help with that. Overall, I will never use this medicine again.""",1.0,45
Interferon beta-1a,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I used Avonex from 1997 - 2002. I did not tolerate it well. Even though I took the injection at night, and an hour after two extra strength Tylenol, I was down and out for 24 hours. I would have stayed on it because it seemed to really minimize the MS symptoms. But an MRI in 2002 showed that the MS was progressing (more plaques on the brain) so the doctor changed me to Beta-Seron. I had two relapses in the last 6 years but in the last 18 months, there has been no change and I am doing well. I tolerate the Beta-Seron well but on two occassions in the past year I had flu like reactions, which I reported.""",8.0,13
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Menstrual Disorders,"""As we know not all birth controls work for all people the same. This being said, for me Yaz was the worst birth control. I experienced frequent bleeding, very decreased sex drive, dryness,and severe migraines. Happy to say after 5 months I have switched off of it. The only good thing was it was very effective if used only for birth control. Wish me luck with the next one.""",2.0,5
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve been on the Depo for about 10 months, so 3 shots. I&#039;ve never had bleeding until this past week, a full week straight. Never had a period until now. Never even had any period pain or anything close to it. I love the low maintenance associated with the shot but if this continues I may have to stop!""",9.0,21
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I like microgestin. No side effects for me personally. Also my insurance covers it so it&#039;s free. I recommend.""",8.0,1
Estrace Vaginal Cream,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""Just posting an update from my last post a few months ago.  The hypoallergenic estradiol (basically, a compounded version of Estrace from a compounding pharmacy) continues to be very effective for me - relieving vaginal burning/pain and urinary urgency/frequency.  For women out there suffering those issues in perimenopause (when it hit me), know that it was suggested that I had interstitial cystitis and that I was off-base when I told doctors I was reacting badly to propylene glycol and glycerin, ingredients in many vaginal products.  The compounded version of Estrace has been SO helpful for me and after many painful, difficult months, I feel myself again. """,9.0,129
Lamisil,"Onychomycosis, Fingernail","""i had my fungus infection for about 5 years, too long. i finally decided to go to the doctors and get something to get rid of the nasty stuff (i had it on almost and my nail both feet and hands) the doctor told me it was gonna take about 6 months to have nice healthy nails. so to make it short, i notice my healthy nails growing out in 3 weeks. PLEASE dont spend your money on over the counter stuff lotions, soaps, etc. take the pill in works very very well. its been about 4 years now and have been fungus free.""",10.0,23
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I was given a 10 day course of bactrim. I made through 2.5 days before going back to the doctor. I had severe diarrhea. I was going every 15 minutes and wasn&#039;t able to sleep. It seemed to help my uti symptoms, but I almost ended up in the hospital. Now I&#039;m prescribed cipro when I get a uti.""",5.0,8
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""Wish I could rate this poisonous chemical a minus ZERO... got free samples for 6 weeks at 5mg I&#039;ve missed so much work trying to adjust to flu like symptoms, leg cramps, diarrhea, more depressed, the pharmaceutical rep told my doctor he himself was on it imagine that just to push this medication onto lab rats such as myself. I&#039;m now trying to connect with a with drawl specialist waiting for a call back as I&#039;ve tried to cut the pill in 3 sections and within an hour I&#039;m vomiting, I&#039;m dehydrated, and reporting this medication to the FDA and any other agency that will take this seriously my primary only a DO and has no experience in anti depressants he just passed along samples talked into by his drug rep I HATE what this med has done to me""",1.0,22
Levocetirizine,Allergies,"""This medicine has severe side effects; that is, it causes irritability and tiredness.  It does dry a person out, but the side effects necessitate cautionary awareness if you are going to drive or work with people.  You have no patience.  I do not recommend this product.""",5.0,10
OxyContin,Chronic Pain,"""I have been living with chronic knee and back pain since 1982 with having a total of 13 right and left knee surgeries.  I have degenerative joint disease throughout, the sacral vertebra in my spine have fused together and have injury in my back. I have been on multiple pain medications over the years and this medication helps me get through the day along with Flexerill. I have quit taking it for several months on end so I don&#039;t get addicted and did not have any side effects or withdrawal symptoms.  I did have high levels of pain, but anyone who lives with a chronic condition like ours understands this.  I have a great doctor who works with me trying to control it.""",9.0,84
Bupropion,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was started on Wellbutrin about 2 months ago, along with Lamictal for mood-stabilization. I reluctantly got on it after a year free of meds (when I got hit with a bad case of Seasonal Depression beginning in fall and lasting through March and some of April, after a move to mostly gloomy Asheville, NC. I started off on half a tablet of 75mg regular release. Then I went up an extra half a tab. At first I thought it was great and then I started to feel low down again and went up to 150 mg. Slowly, I noticed feeling quite agitated and almost aggressive. I cut back down to just one tab and then half a tab and still the side-effects persisted, along with horrible anxiety and restlessness. So no more for me.""",2.0,8
Tranexamic acid,Menstrual Disorders,"""Went to see my doctors about my extremely heavy periods, and was given pill after pill after pill but nothing seemed to help slow the bleeding down. I have now been on Tranexamic Acid for over 3 months and have experienced a few side effects. Some being more painful aches to joint and muscle pain. I have 2 periods a months and Dr&#039;s do not seem to care about the fact it gets so bad it is ruining my clothes, bed sheets and furniture. But theses tablets have made my normal coloured period into a funny black/grey 5 days! With huge blood clots and it seems to be getting worst. I am coming off the pills after this period and thinking of the coil.""",3.0,5
Nitrofurantoin,Prevention of Bladder infection,"""Before starting on this drug I was going through a nasty cycle of UTIs &amp; thrush. I would get a UTI due to intercourse, &amp; after taking antibiotics to treat it I would then develop thrush. The cycle happened about 7 or 8 times over the course of a year, even though my husband &amp; I were taking every preventative measure possible and following drs advice (wash before and after, pee within 5 minutes, drink lots of water etc). I even saw a urologist to try &amp; get to the bottom of it. I couldn&#039;t break the cycle until I was prescribed this. I don&#039;t take it daily; after we have had intercourse I take one as a preventative. Since starting this medication I have not had one UTI. I have no side effects. It has greatly improved my quality of life.""",10.0,11
Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This was my first colonoscopy and chose Preponik because it would be easier to drink. I normally have constipation problems so I was concerned that it would not work. I mixed it very very well with cold water (3 minutes of mixing) at 4 pm and drank it. It had a nice flavor like orange tang. Then I drank the 8oz of water (one every 30 mintues). I was able to have a bm after 1 hour.  Then I had a dozen for the next 3 hours. I was able to go to bed and sleep. No cramping. No nausea. The next morning, I drank the mixture at 3 am and the 8oz of water (every 30 minutes). I did 4 waters until 6 am because my colonoscopy was at 10:20 am and I was not supposed to have fluids 4 hours before. Preponik worked great.  I would highly recommend it,""",10.0,4
Clindamycin,Acne,"""So I&#039;m a 26 year old woman who&#039;s struggled with acne and hyperpigmentation for over ten years. I absolutely love this medicine. I started using it almost a week ago and my acne is almost completely gone, all of the inflammation is gone, and my skin tone is finally looking like a normal color again. I&#039;m using this with a tea tree and vitamin e lotion to prevent drying as well. Seriously, this stuff has been amazing for me. Good luck!""",10.0,42
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Works great!  Wish price was cheaper getting difficult to afford. $270 for 5 pills.""",10.0,32
Xolair,Urticaria,"""I&#039;ve been experiencing breakouts for months. Have gone through everything everyone else has, so no need to rehash. I&#039;ll get to the point for those who are suffering. On January 23, 2017 I received my first injection of Xolair. In less than 24 hours I was already experiencing some mild relief. It&#039;s been a full week, not one breakout of hives. It feels like I have my life back.""",10.0,19
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""This stuff tastes so bad. As others have said, why should it? Barf me out the door! But it works. As others have said, just do it. Don&#039;t make ANY plans. Take a sick day or two if you can. Second dose temporarily gave me a bloated sore tum. Baby wipes are mandatory. As are separate bathrooms, nothing new there. There is like a quinine aftertaste that I am trying to attach a positive memory to, gin and tonic on a summer sunset sail. Anyway procedure is in less than 4 hours.  Good luck everyone!""",8.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I started taking the generic form of  this medication a month ago. Reading reviews as something that I always do, so I wanted to share my experience. My concerns of starting a birth control pill were no weight gain, no changes in my libido and hoping to clear up my acne. This birth-control pill I believe increased my libido which was amazing. My acne is better, but not completely gone. The reason why am stopping this birth-control is because I cannot control my eating. It&#039;s like I have the munchies all day long, we&#039;re talking worse than when I was actually pregnant. I work out every day I&#039;m in good shape but over eating will ruin any work out.  Another side effect I&#039;m having is I&#039;m incredibly tired. I yawn all day long.""",2.0,1
Tramadol,ibromyalgia,"""Fourteen years on Ultram, initially prescribed for migraine relief.  As a painkiller, it has never worked for me.  However, there is a little rider attached to the medicine information when I pick it up from the pharmacy about how it may be used for purposes other than pain relief.  For me, it keeps my joints fluid (I now have arthritis as well as fibromyalgia), and most definitely acts as a mood elevator.  No high or buzz, but a feeling of stability.  Because I metabolize ALL medicines at a high rate, it takes more 50mg tablets than the FDA recommends to get relief.  Wears off fast,  but one dose in the morning seems to keep me stable.  Also I cannot sleep without it.  So many, many different reactions to the same medicine.""",10.0,39
Fenoprofen,"Gout, Acute","""I get a gout attack about twice a year.  Nalfon helps me to get through it without interrupting work.""",8.0,6
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I see a lot of comments here citing nausea, headaches and not loosing weight. I have not experienced nausea or headaches. I take two pills in the morning and two at dinner, which is usually pretty late for me. I went to my doctor because I was sabotaging diet efforts with binge eating episodes. I asked if increasing my normal dose of Effexor would help and she suggested I try adding Contrave. I do feel a bit more energy coursing through me and seem to sweat a little however, my binge eating is nixed! This was just what I needed to take back control. I have not added additional exercise or any extreme diet. I am working to have a normal relationship with food and get back down to a healthy weight. Portion Control!""",7.0,16
Clonazepam,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have both restless legs syndrome and insomnia. I have taken Clonazepam for 10 years. Started at 0.5mg, 1mg then 2mg. Decided to stop all medication a year ago and I have not slept worth a darn as well, as my restless legs syndrome has been horrible. Finally broke down last night and took a Clonazepam. Had no RLS and I did sleep, waking up only a few times. I was a little groggy this morning but certainly can deal with that. In past years I have tried many other medications with horrible results. Clonazepam has been a very positive experience for me.""",10.0,111
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""Don&#039;t take that pill, I gained a lot of weight, I got depressed and with anxiety, I always wanted to eat... I took it for only one month and now I have like 4 days without that pill and I feel like I&#039;m gaining more and more weight (I&#039;m eating so well, I go to the gym everyday...)""",4.0,2
Implanon,Birth Control,"""Experienced bleeding and spotting for a month and a half, but totally worth it because now I have no periods. Though I do have mild PMS (sore breasts, bloating). Nothing a little exercise, chocolate preztles &amp; wine can&#039;t take care of...my favorite birth control so far!""",10.0,6
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I was extremely against Xanax because of knowing people who abused it, and being someone who will try homeopathic cures before using prescriptions. That said, it really helps me. I have anxiety I would describe as anywhere from mild- severe depending on the day, and week. But sometimes I get in these intensely anxious thought patterns, where I cannot let go, its terrible.Taking medication during these periods is a god-send. It allows me to return back to my normal non-anxious self. I rarely have noticed sleepiness as an effect of the medication- only when I was already sleepy before taking it. If you don&#039;t abuse your dose, it shouldn&#039;t cause you to feel out of it or have memory loss, if you truly suffer from anxiety. That&#039;s my experience""",8.0,34
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""I had unprotected sex on Tuesday the day before my period was due and my boyfriend pulled out but then we went for round 2. In the moment I didn&#039;t think about the leftover semen. But 68 hours later, I took the Plan B pill. I waited and stressed about whether or not I would get pregnant. But after about a week after taking the pill, I had brown spotting and then later that day I got my period! I&#039;m so glad to say that it really worked for me.""",10.0,3
Venlafaxine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been on this med for about a year and a half. I started taking 80mg and my anxiety got so much worse the first few weekz (very common) It didn&#039;t seem to be helping much so I upped my dose about 3 months later. Went up to 100mg and had to up it once more. I&#039;m currently on 185mg a day and it seems to help when I take it every day! (try not to miss a dose!) The symptoms I experienced are dry mouth, sleeplessness, no appetite, and no sex drive! After a while these all vanished besides the low sex drive (sadly). If I miss a dose my anxiety comes back full force (its severe!) It is a pretty good medicine if taken correctly but may have to be increased over time. Dont give up!""",7.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the Mirena for almost a year and it was effective with pregnancy but I had horrible mood swings, I was bloated and although I didn&#039;t have a period each month I constantly spotted especially during sex which was a huge turn off for my partner and I. It did not do well with my body and it was uncomfortable for him during sex. """,8.0,12
Zyprexa,Depression,"""I have taken Zyprexa 2.5 with Zoloft for years and couldn&#039;t function without this combination. It was prescribed because the Zoloft just didn&#039;t take care of the insomnia and mood swings.  Zyprexa 2.5 has been a God-send.""",10.0,93
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I have been on Loestrin 24 Fe for about a month now. I just finished the first month now going onto the second.  It hasn&#039;t so much helped my period length yet, but it did take away the feeling of cramps which was nice.  My gyno said it could take up to 3 months for you to get your full effect.  So during this past month while on Loestrin 24 Fe my period was still 12 days, but I have hope for that to change in the next month.  Loestrin is responding a lot better to my body than YAZ did.  """,6.0,1
Aripiprazole,Depression,"""I have suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and Depression for years and have been on many different meds. The longest being Luvox. I decided to see a new Psychiatrist and she took me off of the Luvox and put me on Prozac, gradually increasing it to 60mg daily. OCD improved, but depression &amp; GAD didn&#039;t. She then put me on 2mg Abilify added to my Prozac daily. In 3 days I started seeing improvement and feeling better than I have in many years. Life had been a struggle for me for so long and now I feel better than I have in years. I sure hope and pray that I continue to feel this way. Yes, my appetite has increased and I am gaining some much needed weight. I would still prefer these minor side effects than to go back to the old me. I give Abilify a 10 .""",10.0,178
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking adipex p on 7/4/15 weighting 218 5&#039;4 in height... Went back for my weigh in on 7/30/15 and was at 210 which I am very happy about""",7.0,21
Ativan,Anxiety,"""Have been taking this for situational anxiety for many years. It worked to some degree but I would always feel depressed afterwards which was awful. Last year I used it daily up to 1.5mg while I was changing my anti-depressant. This was a huge mistake. I soon reached the tolerance and began to get rebound anxiety which started up every morning. I&#039;ve been off of it for 10 weeks now and still suffering. This is really hard to come off of. My advise is don&#039;t take this more than once a week and that may be too much. My anxiety is so much worse because of lorazepam.""",1.0,26
Claritin-D,Nasal Congestion,"""Claritin-D is amazing. It allows me to breathe and work/drive/live at the same time. I actually feel better than normal when I take it. I wake more refreshed and seem to focus better. No negative side effects for me.""",10.0,24
Insulin degludec,"Diabetes, Type 2","""It controlled my blood sugar, but I gained weight at an alarming weight. 40 lbs in 8 months. Plus my nose was always running, coughing and sinus problems . All this plus exhaustion.  Not worth it!!!""",2.0,23
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""Right before bed I felt the tingle and saw the tiny hint of a cold sore. Not new to this, and knowing I couldn&#039;t get prescription meds until the next day, I sent my husband to the store to get Abeva. I applied it that night and in the morning and again mid morning. I went to the doctor in the afternoon to get a prescription medication. Before I got home from the pharmacy I had a HUGE cold sore. I took the meds and continued the Abreva. The cold sore continued to grow in size and is hideous. I stopped the Abreva and am using Petroleum on the lip with the medication. It&#039;s slowly getting better now. I&#039;ll never use Abreva ever again.""",1.0,6
Dexilant,GERD,"""I tried everything else on the market.  Nexium works, but not as good as dexiliant.  With Nexium I got most of the listed side effects plus my new insurance will not pay for nexium prescription . I had to buy it over the counter and take double dosage which came out of be about 46 instead of 23.   I really need prescription of 40 mg?   I am glad I do not have stomach pain, lower back pain, dry mouth, etc from taking nexium.   All the other acid reflux prescription or over the counter didn&#039;t work and gave me side effect . My new insurance will pay for dexiliant, but a small portion and I couldn&#039;t afford the $150 a month co-pay.  I found out that the maker of dexiliant with pay the remaining $130 for me and I just have to pay $20out of pocket""",9.0,14
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Started my pills on December 5th 2014.  Not February 4th down 18lbs love it couldn&#039;t be happier.""",10.0,61
Omeprazole,Barrett's Esophagus,"""Sour stomach""",10.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""Tri-sprintec is definitely the best medication I have had for my face. In high school I suffered from awful acne that got worse a week before my period started. My face was also burning so bad that I could hardly wash my face (the main reason why I had so much ance). My gyno prescribed this medication just for controlling the acne. Now I have been on the medication for 5 years and my acne has completely disappeared, and I don&#039;t ever remember my last bad pimple!""",9.0,25
Lyrica,Postherpetic Neuralgia,"""I developed shingles in my face, scalp, and eye in 2005.  The initial pain was treated with gabapentin, which didn&#039;t work very well. The doc wouldn&#039;t prescribe anything stronger.  In fact, she hardly recognized that shingles pain was significant.

My PHN kicked in when the rash disappeared.  I&#039;ve still got it.

I monitored the internet for PHN meds and when Lyrica came out I notified my new doc immediately.  He started me out at 100 mg three times a day and when that was only modestly effective he kicked it up to 150 mg X 3.  It works very nicely.  However there are side effects.  My weight gain has been significant.  Brain fog happens.  I get double vision on an irregular basis.  I feel tired.  Now my liver values are increasing.""",8.0,20
Ciprofloxacin,Traveler's Diarrhea,"""Used it when I came back from Cuba Had travelers diarrhea really bad ,It took care of it right away ,""",10.0,0
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I have taken other medications that either leave me restless and awake all night or give me such severe hallucinations I feel like I need to commit myself. Trazodone has really helped. I get a good 6 hours of sleep. No problem with the groggy headaches after my first month on it. Dosage 100mg""",9.0,74
Valacyclovir,"Herpes Simplex, Suppression","""This generic form does not work at all, may be better not not using this drug. Brand name valtrex will clear up the herpes virus infection used for genital herpes suppression but the generic does not. I used brand name before and had up increase dosage one year, I can not help but to think the manufacture has cut some corners in effort to lower the price for patients. Still insurance will not cover the price for a brand name and it&#039;s very expensive. I wish the generic work as good as brand name for suppression therapy.""",1.0,6
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I&#039;m taking Bactrim twice a day for ten days.  I was taking five day course of Cipro and had a migraine headache, which wouldn&#039;t go away.  Cipro didn&#039;t even help me, I still had white blood cells and blood in my urine which makes for a bad urinary tract infection. The PA gave me Bactrim. I still have a slight headache but the UTI was so bad, I can deal with these side effects.  The pressure in my bladder area has subsided and five more days to go. I can handle Bactrim.""",7.0,34
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""I was on a ten day treatment taking three pills four times a day. I was also taking Omeprazole twice daily. It helped a lot as far as the sickness and nausea go. Dark urine and stool was about the only side effect I experienced except for dry mouth during the night. The key is to make sure you eat plenty before each dose. Do NOT eat or drink dairy while taking it. I made that mistake one time and that&#039;s all it took. Other than that I felt pretty good. I will also suggest a good brand of  probiotic to take daily as well. It was a tough ten days but I believe it&#039;s well worth it.""",9.0,45
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on doxycycline for about 10 years at 100 mg, twice a day. It works great at clearing up my cystic acne that I get on my chin.  About six months ago I ended up with ulcers in my stomach and my Digestive Health Specialists thought it was the doxycycline causing it. Stop taking it for 4 weeks &amp; my acne was daily on my chin again. It&#039;s a great medicine, but hard on the stomach.""",8.0,18
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""So the first time I was on the pill, I was put on Beyaz. Beyaz made me gain about 15  Ibs. It made me crazy with mood swings. I got off of it within 6 months. After that I would go back and forth on whether to get back on birth control. So about a month and a half ago, I decided to go to the doctor for a check up. I told my doctor about my experience with Beyaz. He told me that he had the perfect birth control for me, Lo Loestrin Fe. I was scared to take it but it was worth a shot. If anything this birth control has made my weight stick. I have had NO mood swings. No weight gain. The only symptoms I&#039;ve had was going from a C cup to a D cup, and breast tenderness near my period, which is overall normal for me. This is the best birth control by far.""",10.0,22
Elavil,ibromyalgia,"""I have been on 100mg for 1 year now. Works great for sleep and pain. Downfall, I have gained 50lbs.""",7.0,67
Benicar,High Blood Pressure,"""I give this medicine a 5 because it does lower your blood pressure but unfortunately the side effects are pretty bad. I was diagnosed with hypertension at 25 and before benicar I never had a dizzy spell in my life. Now dizzy spells are just part of life as well as fatigue and breathing issues.  It&#039;s not all the time but a few times a week I just feel unwell. I think this is a good medicine for an older person who just needs to get the numbers down but it&#039;s terrible for a young active person.""",5.0,20
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""I had arthroscopic surgery in 2012 to clean up the damaged cartilage under kneecap so basically bone on bone under knee cap.  They also did lateral release to straighten kneecap.  Two months later I had series of 3 Synvisc shots which lasted two years.  I don&#039;t remember two much pain.  In 2014, I waited two long and until I had a lot of pain to get next series of Synvisc.   Last shot was painful.  We switched to Euflexxa and I just had second shot yesterday.   The pain the three days after is the worst.  After first shot, it took 3 days to recover and four days of no pain before second shot.  Today is day after second shot and I have much pain.  Will report back after 3rd shot and update to see if this is better than Synvisc.""",4.0,14
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Hey guys, 

Tadalafil (and generics that can be purchased from outside the U.S.) are a must if you are suffering from ED. I am 41 and was probably 38 when I first started noticing that things weren&#039;t working as well as they had been. ED can really creep up on you slowly, but it was getting to the point where I was rushing to finish out of fear of losing my erection. Don&#039;t be embarrassed, go to your doctor and get a prescription. Ask for a Tadalafil script and then check out online Canadian pharmacies (there are legit ones out there) to get the drug at affordable prices. Don&#039;t be afraid of generics, mine works just as good as Cialis did. Rock hard, long-lasting erections on demand. Morning wood has returned. Flaccid size improvement. Do it!""",10.0,12
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I am a young 60 year old female. No one believes me that I am really 60! I was just diagnosed with Bipolar 2. I have been depressed for years and the antidepressants just stopped working. I over the last 8 months had become very angry, irritable, happy at times, and severely depressed to the point of wanting to die every day. My doctor finally sent me to a mental health professional and she diagnosed me bipolar. I started taking Lamictal and the first week I noticed I was feeling more even and not depressed. A month later now I feel as if I was handed my life back. I did have nausea with it, but that went away. Now I feel at peace inside! I have no depression and am finally HAPPY. Thank you Lamictal. """,10.0,56
Alirocumab,High Cholesterol,"""After having a myocardial infarction on December 22, 2015 , I was still struggling to get my numbers down, after trying just about every statin on the market, they all made my body ache and my joints  so stiff I had to have help getting out of bed. I changed physicians she tried another statin with no luck. She asked if I would be willing to try praluent injections. LONG STORY SHORT NOTICE SIDE EFFECTS NUMBERS HAVE DROPPED DRAMATICALLY AND I FEEL GREAT,only benefit on injections 3 months!!!!!! Thank God for this medication!!!!!!! Got help paying for this from the manufacturer!!!""",10.0,12
Brexpiprazole,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Great experience going from abilify to rexulti although abilify did me a tad better.""",10.0,12
Clindamycin / tretinoin,Acne,"""Worst topical medicine i have ever used. After applying once on my already almost healed pimples, it burnt my face, made it swollen and look way worse than it was before. Now have to roam around with a burnt face and big scars on my face. I would never ever recommend this to anyone.""",1.0,4
Sovaldi,Hepatitis C,"""I took Sovaldi with Ribavirin, I have to say this combination is FANTASTIC!!! I took the meds for three months, and I didn&#039;t experience ANY side effects- aside from a little drowsiness. Most of it is mental. I took the pills as directed, and just acted as if they were vitamins. My hep c was UNDETECTABLE after just one month- and my blood tests still remain that way... I am blessed to have found this medicine. I would recommend to ANYONE who wants to take this medication, to do so. Absolutely no reason not to! Good luck!!""",10.0,29
TriNessa,Acne,"""I am 18 years old and my dermatologist prescribed Trinessa for acne, I have taken it for 3 months. I have experienced pretty much every side effect on the list. I feel nauseous for every day on the first week of the pack and on most other days too! I have only gained a few pounds because of the extreme increase in appetite, but I&#039;ve lost the weight since. My breasts have grown a whole cup size even though I was already a D. And my breasts are always sore to the touch. I have occasional mood swings that make me very sad at times. On the bright side, my acne has gotten significantly better and my hair is shiny and grows really fast! Also my insurance completely covers it, it is literally $0! That&#039;s a plus as well!""",6.0,23
Fluocinonide,Psoriasis,"""While I was pregnant my psoriasis freaked out. It went all over my body. I could see a difference every day until it was gone. One of the only medicines that didn&#039;t set my skin on fire.""",10.0,14
Librax,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have taken Librax for 17 years and it worked better than anything I had tried. I just found out Medicare formulary does not include it.  I am learning why I started taking it years ago-  my IBS is back at full strength!  I did flunk a drug test once when the MRO refused to accept the prescription as the cause.  He said it was not the correct Benzodiazepine, but it was.  A different doctor overrode his decision.""",10.0,47
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking this pill when I was 218lbs and I now weight 135 lbs! I had thyroid issues too that originally caused the weight. But once managed I still had a hard time getting the weight off. This pill literally changed my life! Yes it does speed up your heart, my dr did an ekg before hand to make sure it was safe to take. But the results are beyond worth it. And if you take it with water or juice and a banana, you&#039;ll be good to go until dinner time! It took roughly 6 months tops to lose the weight, and I&#039;ve maintained the weight loss for about 3 years now. I still fluctuate a little due to my thyroid. But I just start back on it if I need to lose again.""",10.0,147
Plavix,Heart Attack,"""I didn&#039;t have a heart attack, but was getting ready for one when I had an angiogram and and then had 3 stents put in my right coronary artery. I have been taking Plavix for the last month with no problems.  The doctors tell me I will be on Plavix for the rest of my life.  At this point in my life (64) I have a cast iron stomach.  Because of the aspirin I have been taking for years (perhaps the reason I didn&#039;t have a heart attack) I bruise easily and bleed profusely.  Different bodies, different results.  I&#039;ll try to check back in a year and update my experience.""",10.0,168
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""I have a very limited space here so I&#039;ll make it simple I get full blown panic attacks while public speaking (racing heart, irregular breathing, sweating, brain gets scrambled, and lastly throat closes) these would cause me to sit down in the middle of a talk and it is the most embarrassing feeling I have ever felt. Well I have taken Propranolol twice now for two different talks and I cannot believe how well it worked I could literally cry! I take 40 mg at least an hour in advance and when the moment comes and your expecting that rush of adrenaline boom nothing happens its absolutely amazing. If you suffer from this fear of public speaking or full blown panic attacks please please please try this!!!!!!""",10.0,6
Cipro,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I am a 67 year old female with no history of UTI until last week. PA prescribed Cipro 250. I can&#039;t sleep, I am having horrible heartburn, belching &amp; burning. I have 3 tabs left &amp; will finish taking because has helped the UTI. But I will not take again.""",8.0,9
Adderall XR,ADHD,"""I just recently started taking Adderall XR and even though my doctor and I are still trying to find the right dose I have already noticed a major difference. Since I&#039;ve started taking it I&#039;ve been able to get lost in books for the first time because I can actually focus without having to make myself. I have noticed a decrease in appetite but it seems more like a newly developed aversion to high calorie foods and I&#039;m wondering if that&#039;s not because of the added stimulation from the carbohydrates. Either way I think it&#039;s important for everyone to remember there is no magic pill and in order to get the best results you have to change your lifestyle too. Like making sure to get 8 hours of sleep and eat foods high in fiber and cut back on sugar.""",9.0,41
Levothyroxine,Hashimoto's disease,"""Synthroid is only one of the four hormones produced by the thyroid. So it produces about the expected mediocre result. For me it was worse than mediocre, it was horrible, leaving me essentially bed-ridden for almost 3 years. This company has a bad record, and
pressure is put on Docs to use this stuff exclusively. Why aren&#039;t we offered other options at the start??""",3.0,5
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had the nexplanon implant done June of 2015 by my np at my ob. I was roughly 5 weeks postpartum and had to choose a bc since I was nursing. Before my oregano I was on numerous kinds of bc pills for years. This is by far the first one that so far has done what it was supposed to do and no side effects. I did have a light period for a few days after the insertion but have had no period since granted I&#039;m still tandum nursing. No side effects whatsoever. I haven&#039;t gained any weight, no headaches, no mood swings no nothing!""",10.0,17
Etodolac,Pain,"""I&#039;m not having any luck with this medication.  I&#039;m glad it&#039;s working for others, though.""",1.0,31
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,None,"""I started using Lutera a month ago, and haven&#039;t had any adverse side effects. The only thing that has happened is that my breasts have gone up an entire cup size, and they are often very tender. Other than that though, this medication has not caused any weight gain(as I feared), moodiness, or any other unpleasant side effect.""",10.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on Loestrin 24 for about 6 months now and I am going crazy.  I have been a huge activist for the Nuvaring and was on in for about 28 years but had to switch because my insurance wouldn&#039;t cover non-oral contraceptives.  Annoying already!  During my first three months I missed all periods and stared to notice I was gaining weight.  Being 5&#039;1&#039;&#039; and always about 112 pounds any weight is very noticeable.  I finally had my period during the fourth month but it only lasted for 2 days. During the last two months and now up 8 pounds.  Going to planned parenthood and back to the Nuvaring.""",3.0,2
Cyclosporine,Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca,"""My eye doctor tried me on Restasis for dry eyes the first time being about a year ago.  I didn&#039;t experience stinging as some have and thought it was going to do the job.  However, about a week into the treatment my eyes felt swollen.  I lifted my upper lids to see if anything looked wrong and my eyeball looked like it had hemorrhaged.  I took a picture so I could show my doctor and stopped the treatment.  About 6 months later we decided to try it again thinking maybe another medication I was using could have caused the Restasis to react that way.  But once again it did the same thing.""",1.0,29
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on this medicine for about 2 years now. I started out on it for anxiety/depression at 15mg. It worked great for a while. My depression is gone but my anxiety still has its times where it is bad and uncontrollable. After about a year my dose was increased to 30mg for anxiety. It worked great again this time for a couple of months, but it still creeped back. After awhile I was seeing a new psychiatrist and she tried putting me on Fluvoximine to try getting me off of Remeron. I liked the feeling of the new medicine but I felt nausea and upset stomach for about a week and a half. So she put me back on Remeron 30mg but I only took 15mg and I felt better than before when I was on 30mg. In all, this medicine has worked great for me.""",8.0,82
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I have been on Lexapro 10 mg with a 150 mg Wellbutrin for almost 11 years. I started taking these after my divorce. The Lexapro especially has been a lifesaver. Very few things bother me. The Wellbutrin keeps me from being extremely tired. It has been a miracle for me. I did gain a lot of weight but I&#039;d rather be happy and fat then depressed and skinny.""",10.0,15
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I was origininally on Loestrin 24 Fe for almost three years, I then switched to this because loestrin 24 Fe switched brands I guess? So I figured I&#039;d try something new. I&#039;m 19 and have now been on lo loestrin for almost 2 months, I have noticed a major breakout of acne in my chin area. I never breakout so it was very unusual for that to occur, I as well noticed a weight gain of abuout 5-6 pounds just in these two months. I am pretty active and eat well and normally can&#039;t gain weight, so I am still not happy about that. I have also noticed having intense headaches, I&#039;m not sure if its from the birth control, but i&#039;ve never had them like this before. The pill does decrease any cramping or nausea I had previously. Probably going to switch back""",5.0,4
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Have been using Tesopel implants for the last year but they are now not available. Asked the Uro for a temporary solution and he put me on Testim. My wife is very sensitive to smells and notices it but doesn&#039;t hate it. Seems to be working for me but not as effective as the implant. Works better when you squeeze out the WHOLE tube into your palm and then apply.""",8.0,20
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""Was prescribed this medication for my urine infection. Took first two pills and felt fine. Went to bed and slept until 1am then was woken with the worse cramping in my stomach and groin it made me scream out in pain. Trip to the bathroom and more agony to pass urine and loose motion. Stomach felt swollen and tight. Rest of night was deprived of sleep. Yesterday morning went to the urgent care centre, hardly able to walk with the pain. Dr said id had a bad side effect. No kidding. Now prescribed alternate antibiotic which I hope will be ok. Really scared me never taking these again they are dreadful. Still suffering with cramps 48 hours later, dr advised can take up to 5 days to be fully out of the system. My advice avoid this antibiotic.""",1.0,8
Amphetamine,ADHD,"""I&#039;m on day 2 of adzenys.
I like that I take it once.  But the texture is gritty once dissolved. It&#039;s a dissolvable pill so what do you expect? I do experience dry mouth and slight decrease in appetite but it&#039;s nothing serious. My doctor started me on a pediatric dose of 6.3 milligrams once a day. Another problem I see is that I&#039;m having a hard time falling asleep. It could be because I take the medication around 11 o&#039;clock in the morning but that&#039;s the time I get up. So it&#039;s honestly too early for me to tell.we will see once I get a routine going and school starts again.""",8.0,14
Abilify,Depression,"""Worked great but after being on it for 5 years or so I got the side effect of twitching, feet would not stop twitching, moving on their own. I asked my doctor to please take me off.""",10.0,75
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I got put on Buspirone to treat my Social Anxiety Disorder which included several panic attacks in embarrassing social situations and must say that it has generally helped out with my problem. I am on 10mgs three times a day, and despite the side effects which include dizziness and intense light-hededness, I must say the only problem I have with this medicine is the potential to over use it. I find myself needing to take more than I&#039;m supposed to daily, perhaps need to talk to my doctor about a dosage increase. Overall though very helpful.""",8.0,5
Pristiq,Depression,"""I&#039;m back on Pristiq after having tried several other medications due to sexual side effects.  I had taken Prozac for 20 years and had tried countless other medicines.  Prozac stopped working and none of the others made me feel normal like Pristiq.  My doctor recommended that I take my Pristiq every other day or not to take it on days when I want to have sex.  Now I can ejaculate again and have a great sex life.  Thanks Pristiq.  It feels so good to be normal again.""",9.0,23
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""Well after just ending my period on June 30th, I had unprotected sex with an old flame multiple times the night of July 3rd into the morning of July 4th. I didn&#039;t take the plan B until the night of July 5th. Today is July 19th and I got my period of early!!!! I didn&#039;t think it would work because I&#039;m 6ft tall and over 200lbs and I only to one pill (after being told by friends I should take 2 because I&#039;m over the suggested weight) I could only afford 1at the time. Thank God it works!!! Although the sex was good it wasn&#039;t good enough for me to have his baby. Lol!!! It&#039;s works girls just relax!!!!""",10.0,26
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had the Implanon inserted April of 2011. Each birth control affects each person differently. A lot of factors have to be taken into consideration. I have gained 20 pounds since having the Implanon inserted. I was recently hospitalized and told I was threatening a heart attack due to my weight. However, I cannot say the Implanon is not an effective birth control. Had my doctor known how severe my blood pressure problems were and how the absence of my cycle causes severe weight gain, I know she would not have recommended a birth control that would make me gain more weight and put me at higher risk for complications with my blood pressure. I definitely recommend it as opposed to pills, shots and even an IUD.""",6.0,0
Copper,Birth Control,"""Im 22, no kids.  I chose the paragard because it is hormone free.  I was told it would be painful, so of course i expect the worst.  Its not that bad. Now, don&#039;t get me wrong.  It hurts. Dont make any plans for the rest of the night. I suggest a movie night with lots of cold ice cream. After the first few days you don&#039;t even feel it. It&#039;s great.""",9.0,4
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve just started on the 7.5 XR 7 days ago after 2 weeks of the trial dosage. Thankfully no side effects but also no weight loss at all. I feel as though I&#039;m eating less and not quite as hungry as usual and I have started walking 2 1/2-3 miles 6 days a week so I&#039;m really puzzled why no weight loss. 
I am hoping I&#039;m just off to a slow start and will keep doing what I&#039;m doing and try to cut out my carbs a little better. 

I will update at the end of my month but any thoughts or suggestions will be welcomed!""",5.0,6
Alli,Obesity,"""The key to using Alli is that you must list everything you eat and not exceed the amount of fat per meal.  I haven&#039;t experienced any side effects and am extremely pleased.  I lost 10 pounds before starting the program and hit a plateau, but since using Alli, I&#039;ve lost 27 more with only 13 pounds to go.  When I reach my ideal weight, I&#039;m going to continue the tracking, eventually weaning myself off of Alli, to be able to maintain my weight.  I don&#039;t expect a quick transition, but love the results.  I recommend trying it, but be diligent to follow the instructions for good results.""",10.0,101
Crestor,High Cholesterol,"""My doctor switched me from Lipitor to Crestor because I was getting incredible leg pain and joint swelling.  The Crestor has performed equally as well without any of the uncomfortable side effects.""",9.0,76
Carafate,Stomach Ulce,"""I had an (undiagnosed) bleeding ulcer (from gastric bypass surgery). Doctor prescribed the liquid form, but $500 for the liquid?? The pharmacist kindly told the pill form is $4. Ugh, I hate this stuff! I am supposed to take it 4 times a day, but it starts dissolving the moment it hits the back of my throat... Its like tasting nasty sand! The coughing fits almost get painful, and then it feels like it i&#039;explodes&#039; in my stomach- so I can forget eating for the next 3-4 hours. Ugh. Seems I have a choice (my &#039;pouch&#039; is still very small 5 months out), take this OR have room for hydration OR food, not all of the above, am asking my doc tomorrow about it...""",2.0,8
Amlodipine / valsartan,ge (amlodipine / valsartan),"""Wish I had seen these reviews earlier.  Have been on Exforge 5/160 for 2 years, recently upped to 10/160.  It has brought my blood pressure down. Knew the side effects of the cough, and I can deal with it.  I didn&#039;t know why I was tired all the time, and became anxious when I had that &quot;heavy&quot; feeling, with the tingling.  Saw these reviews and asked the doctor about it and he admitted that it may be what was causing my problems.  Now that I know what is causing it, I feel much better about it.""",8.0,45
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I have been on Lexapro for about 12 days (never been on anything like this in my life). I am very sensitive to the medicine. I can take about 2.5- 5mg. I have some shakiness, and had increased anxiety in the beginning. It seems to be leveling off now. My doctor recommended that I take 5mg in the beginning and then increase to 10 mg later. I think 5mg is enough for me. I get night sweats as well. Lost weight, because I am not hungry; nauseated. The anxiety has decreased. Its working.""",7.0,12
Geodon,Schizoaffective Disorde,"""Geodon has taken away SOME of the delusions/paranoia. Yet, it has made me angry and mean, and has caused me to gain weight. Recommend it for a short period of time- NOT longterm.""",6.0,24
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""The first month was awful with it. I was so moody! But the following months it was okay. I&#039;ve been on it almost a year and it has become a nightmare. My periods get heavier each month, I have absolutely NO sex drive, and I&#039;ve never been depressed or had anxiety, but this definitely has made me depressed. My husband and I almost split because of my mood swings. Needless to say, I&#039;m getting off of it. I&#039;ll try something else.""",2.0,2
Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Horrible. I have reoccuring yeast infections for years. I&#039;ve never had the monostat do this to me.  They had to have changes the ingredients.  As soon as I applied it I felt like fire ants were inside me itching and burning. Cannot sleep the itch inside me is driving me crazy. After 2 hrs its calmed some. I will go back to diflucan.  I was just out of it.""",5.0,3
Eszopiclone,Insomnia,"""Only one side effect. Keeps me wide awake! Going to talk to pharmacist tomorrow. Almost a week now. Horrible sleep deprivation, feelings of depression, confusion, sadness, crying spells and lethargy. Something VERY wrong with this generic brand of Lunesta.
I&#039;ve been on another generic brand of Lunesta for approx. 3 years.
Last refill was darker blue in color, this one is a lighter blue.""",1.0,5
Zyprexa,Depression,"""After taking the 2.5 dosage for 4 days I feel very irritable. I am experiencing crying spells, tiredness, extreme moodiness and just want to be alone. This medicine was prescribed for a mood disorder that I have been experiencing. I also take other anti-depressants. I don&#039;t think this is a good mix with other medicines or just not right for me.""",1.0,53
Depo-Provera,,"""Do not get this shot. I got it for birth control about five months ago and I have been bleeding for the past four. The effective birth control is not worth the risk. I feel like my whole life now surrounds the blood. I just want the bleeding to stop. I&#039;m so scared and sad. Please, do not get this shot.""",1.0,5
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""After reading these reviews, I braced myself and decided to take the plunge expecting negative side effects.  So far, I&#039;ve experienced none of it the first 2 days.  I&#039;m 61 with lower blood pressure so maybe that helps going in.  I am drinking 100 oz of water a day as I think the headaches can be dehydration.  I&#039;m thankful for a previous comment about breaking this med into its 2 component prescriptions.  My cost for 30 days was under $40.  Everyone will have a different experience but I it took away my obsession with food.  I ate half my breakfast this a.m. and just didn&#039;t feel like eating the rest of it.  I am going to forget I&#039;m taking the drug and concentrate on working out most every day!""",10.0,46
Cymbalta,Chronic Pain,"""Taking since 2005 for a numbness, icy, electric zapping feeling in my thigh. Started mild and escalated to unbearable over 15 yrs. Kaiser had ignored it for years &amp; I finally consulted an outside doctor who prescribed Cymbalta.
No side effects at all. Within weeks the unbearable electric zapping begin lessening. Over time a multitude of issues I thought were untreatable went away.  I quit falling down (I am no longer afraid of stairs), I could tap my toe in time to music (previously my reflexes couldn&#039;t keep up), the almost constant neuralgia that made my teeth hurt went away. At $350 per month, it was worth twice the price.
Now I can no longer afford Cymbalta &amp; the generic makes me so nauseous I cannot take it.""",10.0,49
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""I am 17 years old and I have just started taking Zoloft 25 mg for 2 days for stress, depression, anxiety and insomnia. The first night I took it at 6. I felt high, my pupils were big, and I couldn&#039;t stop smiling. When I woke up for school in the morning I was half awake and half asleep. Don&#039;t remember shutting my alarm off and getting out of bed. I had yawning episodes all day. And I also felt very happy. Some of these side effects suck, but I&#039;m sticking it out. Hope it continues to make me feel happy!""",7.0,52
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""Suffering from Bipolar I was prescribed Latuda. Over a 1 year period of taking the drug I lost motivation, became depressed, and bordered suicidal. With a lifetime of struggling with mania and anxiety, I&#039;ve never been suicidal until taking this drug. It&#039;s also a tier 3, so it will run your most expensive copay or thousands a month without copays.""",2.0,13
Budesonide,"Asthma, Maintenance","""My daughter has used it since she was 6 months old.  However I am unable to consistently give her the treatment because it is too expensive.  It&#039;s too bad that something that can really help to keep kids from suffering costs so much that hardly anyone can afford it. Insurance pays half and I still have to pay $287/mo.  """,8.0,21
Armour Thyroid,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""After having my thyroid burned out 2 years ago I was on a non natural brand for my thyroid. I have not been feeling myself since these 2 years, always having no energy, not able to lose weight, not able to think clearly. I recently switched to Armour thyroid and I feel much better.""",9.0,79
Aczone,Acne,"""I&#039;m 24, and have been plagued with acne since my teens. Two years into college, I started to get hormonally-triggered acne along my jawline; more cyst-like and painful that what I was used to getting on my face.

I had been living with it, managing only through OTC topic salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, but it was only getting worse. My skin also changed in my early 20s, becoming more sensitive and dry, but simultaneously oily (if you have it, you&#039;ll get it. Otherwise, I know it sounds like a contradiction of terms).

It was basically a mess; I didn&#039;t know what to do, and was considering accutane. My derma prescribed aczone, and while I had my reservations the first few weeks, less than two months later my skin is practically acne free.""",9.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""sore extremely sore nipples moody tired so tired""",6.0,2
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I am 28 years old 6&quot;2 225 pound male and in the past I never had anxiety issues. I&#039;d say in the past 5 years I noticed that I started to dislike any social situations. I talked to my doctor about it and he first prescribed me Celexa 10mg and I noticed it helped a little the first month then I asked to have the medication upped to 20mg. After 3 months I noticed I had NO sex drive at all and it was difficult to achieve an orgasm. I immediately made another doctors appointment and informed him of this and he switched me to Lexapro 10mg and I felt amazing off it! My sex drive was back and no problem achieving the big &quot;O&quot;!""",8.0,30
Mirena,Birth Control,"""For me, Mirena has been the perfect birth control option. I take a number of other medications, so a pill might have interacted with them. I gave Mirena a shot and could not be happier! You don&#039;t have to think about anything! Insertion is painful, but worth it. Give it a try! If you&#039;re not happy, your doctor can certainly take it out!""",10.0,2
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""This med works well for me in about 30 mins.  
My comment involves the packaging.  When you are struggling with a bad headache  it is extremely stressful trying to open the plastic and foil the pill is sealed in.   Don&#039;t always have scissors at handy.
Any one else find this annoying ?  Should be changed.""",9.0,12
Paraplatin,Ovarian Cance,"""Took it first line with Taxol. No evidence of disease for 3 years.  Now recurrence, taking with Gemzar, so good to hear your no recurrence for 10 years.""",10.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on both Kariva and the mini-pill and hated them both.  Kariva gave me terrible headaches that put me in the emergency room.  The mini-pill made me moody, gain weight (not water weight--- FAT! I gained 20 lbs. and had to buy ALL new clothes), lose ALL sex drive, and drained me of all energy. I have been too scared to try birth control again up until recently and I chose to go with Nuvaring because of its lower dose of estrogen and novel delivery system that delivers estrogen at a constant rate.  I am almost on week 3 and I am not experiencing any side effects whatsoever. I am so happy I finally found a birth control that fits my body.  My acne has also been clearing up (I had it all over my chest and back).""",9.0,1
Leuprolide,Endometriosis,"""I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 16, started 6 month (6 injection) Lupron therapy at 17 and felt amazing. Yes, I gained weight and got the hot flashes, depression and swelling legs and feet, but it was all worth making the pain go away. Fast forward 5 years, and endometriosis is back with a vengeance plus I had a golf-ball sized cyst on my ovary. So I had the lap to have the endo burned out and the cyst removed, and of course the next step was up to me and I begged for Lupron! Sadly, I&#039;ve been let down the second time around. Symptoms are all the same but now the pain is still persistent, even in my 6th month. Major sad face about that.""",3.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,None,"""I first started on this pill when I was 16 and it was perfect with no side effects. Now I&#039;m 19 &amp; I experienced some minor side effects. My breasts were extremely sore for the first month and I got bloated. I&#039;m not sure if my appetite changed on its own but  my belly was really puffy. Needless to say on the last day of my inactive pill I was peeing a bunch every 2 seconds and my bloating was reduced. Other than that it shortened and lightened my period and I had fewer cramps. """,7.0,3
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I started Byetta 5mg in January and then upped to 10mg in February.  I&#039;m on my second month at 10mg.  Unfortunately, this drug has not worked for me.  I will not continue after this month&#039;s pen is done.  It did NOTHING for my blood sugar numbers.  I&#039;m also on Metformin and Glipizide.  It did help control my appetite but only enough to lose about 8 lbs total.  I also didn&#039;t really experience bad side effects.  Some occasional nausea, mostly if I didn&#039;t eat within 40-60 min of injection.  I sometimes wondered if I had too much belly fat for the medicine to work properly but I&#039;m not comfortable injecting my thigh or arm.  I truly wanted this to work as wonderfully for me as it did others.  Sadly, it has not.""",5.0,32
Staxyn,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I&#039;ve tried both Viagra, and Cialis and mostly got side-effects and very few of the intended benefits.

I tried out a sample of Staxyn over a weekend getaway. I took one of the two doses and after 25 minutes my wife and I went for it. Ten minutes later, nothing. I took the second dose and after another 25 minutes it finally kicked in. 

The effect was pretty amazing. Wow all I can say is that it really worked. 16 hours later I was still good to go.

I think I was too impatient with the first dose &amp; didn&#039;t follow directions. I let the second one dissolve under the tongue instead of chewing it, and that made all the difference.""",9.0,57
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""This is just awesome! Tried different antidepressants, but Wellbutrin really worked after 1.5 weeks. I&#039;m so happy now after 5 years of depression!""",10.0,110
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""I have suffered migraines since childhood 2-5 migraines a year. Then at about 38 I started getting these horrible severely debilitating headaches 1-3 times a year and the headaches would last up to weeks with intermittent increase in severity.  I was finally diagnosed with cluster headaches and prescribed Rizatriptan. If I feel the onset it diminishes the intensity and duration. I have been using it for 2 years and very grateful.""",9.0,0
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""Vyvanse has changed my life in the best way! It&#039;s almost like a motivation pill.  I can spend 12 hours in the library at a time studying, with little distractions. I made a 4.0 my first semester of college. I used to always want to work hard and study but could never quite pull it together, and with Vyvanse I can! The only downside is the dehydration. Remember to drink lots of water or you will get headaches!""",9.0,60
Vardenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Age 67.  I have used Levitra, Cialis, and Viagra since prostate surgery 17 years ago.  My longest experience is with Levitra.  Usually take it in the morning on an empty stomach.  For a long time I was able to get a good erection with 10mg within about 30 minutes.  Head stuffiness was minimal.  A few weeks ago I had a couple of Levitra failures, meaning that I was unable to get more than a weak erection.  About 3 weeks ago I then switched to 20mg doses, and erection results were really excellent.  Stuffiness did not increase significantly if over the 10mg dose.  However, two days ago, even the 20mg does failed to produce a good erection.  After some manual stimulation I was able to get an erection barely good enough for sex.""",9.0,123
Ritalin,ADHD,"""I felt very groggy and out of it for while on this drug, I felt like I could barely form a thought and had great difficulty interacting with people while on it. I had no feelings, no emotions it felt like if I had to choose an emotion it would be disoriented.""",3.0,28
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m a 21 year old college student and I recently had my Mirena inserted for the first time. I was terrified from all the reviews I read beforehand, so I felt the need to share my experience. I took 800mg of ibuprofen an hour before I saw my gynocologist, nonetheless the insertion process was like getting a pap smear only much much worse since I&#039;ve never had my cervix dialated before. Don&#039;t let this hinder you from getting it, it only lasted me 1-2 minutes and being worry-free for the next five years is 100% worth the shortlived pain. Had it inserted Friday and by Sunday I was good as new. No pain, no spotting! And it&#039;s been this way for the last month :)""",10.0,18
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""My wisdom teeth are impacted and I have several cavities and I am waiting to have surgery. My doctor prescribed Vicodin for the pain and it works very well as long as I continue taking it every 6 hours. I can tell when the medication wears off, because my jaw starts to throb.""",9.0,134
Gardasil,Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis,"""I got the shot and it hurt at first but after about 30 minutes, I never felt anything again.  It&#039;s worth it.""",10.0,4
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""Hey ladies. I was using orthotricyclin for about 2 or 3 years. I absolutely LOVED it.  Before birth control my periods used to be really heavy and sometimes I&#039;d go 2 or 3 months with out one (Which is super scary if you&#039;re sexually active). On tricyclin my period started on the morning after I took the 3rd green pill every month. It was perfect. The new pharmacy I started going to didn&#039;t carry tricyclin, only trinessa. I was hesitant since my body was already used to the other birth control so I took about a year off. Just recently I started trinessa. On the first month, my period was normal. My depression and anxiety are MUCH better than when I wasn&#039;t using BC. On my second month now and everything is great! Can&#039;t tell a difference from orthotricyclin!""",9.0,3
Tussionex Pennkinetic,Cough,"""The best cough medicine ever!  Nothing helps my cough but Tussionex.  It lasts the entire 12 hours.  Unbelievablly good cough medicine!!""",10.0,13
Viibryd,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I think it works amazing, but I have been taking it for almost a year now and I&#039;m starting to gain a lot of water weight!!! I started out at 155 and now I am up to 183! This is huge for me! I&#039;m going to request water pills to take this water weight off""",5.0,20
Ortho Cyclen,Endometriosis,"""My doctor put me on Ortho Cyclen to help with pain outside of my period caused by undiagnosed Endometriosis. It has helped so much! I haven&#039;t been in the hospital for three months, and the pain is pretty much gone. My cramps are still there but not nearly as bad as they were before. Since being on it I have noticed weight loss rather than weight gain.""",9.0,7
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""I have been taking this for 5 days but my side effects are horrible. The drug is working so well I&#039;m trying to push through. First two days I had a really bad headache and was so nauseous it was really bad. The nausea left but then on the 3rd day a severe rash developed. It has been miserable. I&#039;m going to give it another day or two because my appetite is so much less than it&#039;s ever been. It&#039;s almost shocking. I have to make myself eat. Really hoping the itching goes away.""",7.0,16
Morphine,Pain,"""I have been using morphine now for 2 years and it just doesn&#039;t help like it should. I am now taking 1 x 30mg IR tab 3 times a day. There are days that it doesn&#039;t help. My doctor is a believer in morphine treatment. I would love to switch to something else but some relief is better than none. I know what works for my body and it&#039;s not morphine. I was taking 6 to 10 5mg oxycodone tabs a day and felt so much better. I can only pray each month that he will listen to me and help but fear that he will take my medicines just to see me suffer.""",5.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for two weeks. My breasts are so sore its ridiculous and I&#039;m very nauseous, but the reason I started this birth control was because I had a very high sex drive and I wanted a birth control that would calm it down. Well this definitely works, a little to well. I don&#039;t want it at all anymore. But on the plus side I&#039;ve been craving fruits and veggies, the thought of any kind of meat grosses me out. Weird right, I like this pill if the nausea would go away and my breasts would stop being so tender!""",7.0,3
Epiduo,Acne,"""I had an unpleasant experience. I had only used it for a week and it made big red marks on my face like eczema. And it didn&#039;t help with my acne at all.""",2.0,17
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""Despite the high cost and the side effects - fantastic. Struggled through teens and then nothing until I hit 40! Suddenly, terrible facial and body acne again. Had to go for private treatment as the UK NHS would not cover the cost but, so worth the cost. Some discomfort, very dry lips, some nose bleeds due to dryness, joint pain in knees and back, hair thin and brittle but no lasting effects at all and would not hesitate to do it again if required. It works. My skin is better now than it has ever been.""",10.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,None,"""I have used this birth control for over 4 years. This birth control is AMAZING. 4 periods a year maximum. Sometimes I would only have 3 or 2. Recently though I found out that any birth control with estrogen is a health concern for women who get migraines that have vision issues, it can lead to stroke. My new insurance provider refuses to provide me any birth control with estrogen it. I started to cry when the doctor sprung this on me. I am so sad about not being on this birth control now. The only side effects that I have had is 1. I don&#039;t lubricate well when trying to have sex, so lubricant is a must. 2. Loss of sex drive.""",9.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Ovarian Cysts,"""I really loved this birth control. I had no side effects, it reduced the heaviness of my period, I had little to no period cramps while on it and it worked well as a contraceptive. Unfortunately it was really expensive even with my insurance so I had to switch.""",9.0,1
Propafenone,Ventricular Tachycardia,"""Propafenone has been very effective in reducing incidents of tachycardia, though of late I&#039;ve had an increasing number of breakthrough events (perhaps once a week), especially after going to bed.  My heart rate reaches 120-130 bpm.  I usually return to sinus rhythm following carotid massage.  If necessary, I take a small dose of metroprolol, which works within 15 minutes.  I find it necessary to drink alcohol, coffee, and chocolate in moderation.  Before an ablation procedure, my main problem was periodic atrial fib.""",8.0,0
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Hey all. I began this birth control around November. Insertion was awful; I threw up and passed out. It depends on the person though! I&#039;m not a huge fan of this birth control. It made intercourse painful in certain positions. It did increase my sex drive a lot though. My skin is now a disaster, I&#039;m pretty sad about that. I&#039;m excessively tired all the time. I&#039;ve gained 30 pounds out of the blue. I dunno guys, this birth control just wasn&#039;t for me and I&#039;m switching back to the pill.""",4.0,3
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""I have used maxalt four times in the last three months. The first time it worked fine and it was gone in a few hours but had heart racing. 
 
The second migraine I was concerned about the side effects but gave a second chance. I had severe throbbing in my head like it was going to explode and then suddenly the migraine broke. 

My third attempt my migraine was so severe that I had to take a second dose for relief! I find that if I take it on the onset it works but still light headache and felt numbing sensation. 

My fourth today no relief after 2nd dose. Took 3rd after 4 hours but still feeling migraine. Had slight heart racing and throbbing pain.  I may continue to see if this is right meds. If not, then I think there&#039;s no hope for me!""",3.0,2
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""T used the paint on nail liquid for 18 months with no effect. I was changed onto terbinafine by the doctor, 3 weeks after taking it I have had no difference, have nausea every day and have completely lost all sense of taste. Good side is I&#039;m losing the excess half a stone, but I am starving.""",1.0,7
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I have had major stomach issues all of my life and nothing would help me get rid of my chronic constipation except dulcolax and mirolax so when I read some of these reviews I was very confused! Ive never had any problems with dulcolax except that it takes around 15-18 hours to work for me. I take two pills when I feel like I really need a BM and one if I start feeling a little constipated. Ive never had cramping, diarrhea, vomiting, or any other  over dose symptoms. The only laxative I believe to be better is mirolax but you have to have it everyday for it to work.""",10.0,6
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I have been on this birth control for years. Originally I started on it for my heavy periods to make them more normal and it did its job, never got pregnant. I thought all was good. Up until about 2 almost 3 Weeks ago I&#039;ve been off it and I have to say I feel like a whole new person, a happy person that&#039;s not sensitive to everything or an emotional wreck and depressed that I&#039;ve felt for years. I caution this is a good birth control but it does mess with you&#039;re emotions and way of thinking for the worst.""",5.0,5
Trazodone,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on trazodone for three weeks.  I also take Klonopin 2 milligrams and 1 x 100 mg of trazodone.  It does help with sleep no doubt.  I&#039;m a sufferer for over 16 years so this definitely works.  It stops the thinking, the worrying, and eventually it knocks you out.  The problem I have is that I feel so lethargic.  I&#039;m tired after sleeping seven plus hours after consumption.  My eyes are red and hard to open. I want to sleep and this does the trick.  However, I hate feeling tired all day.  I gave it an eight because in terms of sleep and anxiety it does the job.  But the side effect of feeling tired all day is unbearable. """,8.0,126
Lexapro,Major Depressive Disorde,"""For almost three years I dealt with major depression and anxiety. After my separation, my life fell apart and I couldn&#039;t control my emotions. I was dealing with depression, anxiety and rage. I am very anti medication but knew I needed help. I completely broke down and sought help. I was prescribed Zoloft for the first time in my life and felt that I went crazy. My anxiety kicked in overtime and I lost my job. I will never be able to explain how bad it was but I tried to just survive for another year thinking nothing would help. Three months ago I went back to my doctor&#039;s office and was prescribed 20mg of Lexapro. I told her I was terrified but would try anything at this point. It took two months to feel like a human again. It saved me.""",10.0,132
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got mine put in February 2015 and I couldn&#039;t be happier (and im only 18). I struggled daily to remember to take the pills and I just finally said I needed something different. I talked to my doctor about nexplanon and she suggested that it would be a great idea. Im only using for my period because they would be so heavy, painfuk, and make me practically bedridden the whole time but since the nexplanon I have no complaints. I love it and I would definitely recommend it. The best part is you don&#039;t have to try to remember to take something everyday, you just go about your day.""",10.0,3
Sprintec,Ovarian Cysts,"""I initially had Mononessa prescribed for PCOS but switched after 3 months to Sprintec. Of course I experienced the usual side effects with both i.e. nausea, mood swings, hot flashes, breast tenderness and headaches but only for the first week or two. However with Sprintec I am now experiencing depression, my skin on face and chest area above breast is not as smooth as it used to be and worst of all a yeast infection, which I have never suffered from before (awful itching but Monistat 7 is helping a lot). I&#039;m still quite new to Sprintec and hope all this goes away.""",5.0,9
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""Safe drug but slow motion , delay processing, but not fully controlled""",9.0,1
Carbatrol,Dystonia,"""I have been taking Carbatrol 200mg for 13 years and I can only pin point me being tired from the medicine. When I take it like prescribed I do not have any episodes.""",9.0,6
Claravis,Acne,"""(2017)
completely cleared my skin. I&#039;ve had acne since I was 15 and I&#039;m now 26. I did 6 month course. Side effects- dry lips, dry skin and hair. I took 40mg daily. It certainly did wonders and I am very satisfied!""",10.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on it for about eight months now, literally no side effects that I&#039;ve noticed. I&#039;m very active and orsythia has never effected my athletic performance. In terms of period regulation, sometimes I&#039;m up to three days late or early, incredibly light flow though that lasts for maybe four days. Previously I was dealing with ten day periods and very horrid cramping every other month. I&#039;ve had unprotected sex about 70 times, with no scares, I do take the pill religiously. Over all I&#039;d totally recommend this, no bad side effects and anxiety over getting pregnant is completely gone.""",10.0,11
Benzamycin,Acne,"""I had acne all of my and I am 60 years old.  I came across this stuff 30 years ago and it&#039;s wonderful.  Like the comments before me.......it does leave a white film on your face, but I apply it at night.  When I do have a break out and dab a thicker amount on that area and in a two days it&#039;s dried up and gone.  If you use this properly it&#039;s the best out there.  Plus I feel it keeps my skin from aging.  Since it does dry out your skin the aging spots pretty much fade out.  I would seriously give this product a try since I can tell you that I did true everything out there.  I hope this helps one person if not a lot more.  Why have unwanted acne on your face and go thru life like that.  A little pricy but it&#039;s your face where talking about.""",10.0,2
Terconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""If I could give this a 0 I would because it made my first ever YI worse. It was VERY mild and intermittent, only itching if something touched with that area. My Dr. confirmed a mild YI and prescribed a 3 day dose.

Night 1 thru the next day were great and I thought it had already solved the problem. Night 2 in bed it started to burn slightly which it hadn&#039;t done before, was gone by the next morning so I figured it was just aggressively working. My third treatment burned like the night before but continued to itch through the next day, all the way into the following morning when it just kept a burning sensation. I finally took the advice to put a drop of Tea Tree Essential Oil on a liner and within minutes, the burning was gone. Waste of $20""",1.0,5
Quetiapine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""That Seroquel &quot;XR&quot; works so fantastically well for my severe GAD/Social Anxiety comes as a surprise to me. I was hesitant st first to use an anti-psychotic for this. Turns out that the &quot;XR&quot; version of Seroquel behaves differently, doesn&#039;t have the drawbacks of the &#039;regular&#039; version. I don&#039;t become a zombie on Seroquel XR, in fact I take it in the morning &amp; then go about my day. Within a couple of hours or so I feel Calm-As-a-Cucumber, I stop sweating, no more racing thoughts and even my speech improves. And no heavy sedation. But a warm calmness that I would describe as opiate-like. Seroquel XR is a major, major help to me. Thank god for it.""",10.0,66
ProAir RespiClick,"Asthma, acute","""I have been on albuterol inhalers since the 80s.  I went online to watch how to properly use this respliclick inhaler and quickly learned that medicine is actuated each time you open the cap and also not to let my lips block the air vent as it is right at the back of the mouth piece.  Feeling equipped with good info I felt I was ready to go.  Then came the moment I needed it...  I opened the cap emptied my lungs the best I could (I was having an asthma attack so...could only do so much).  Then I breathed in all I could...my lungs went into a vacuum (negative pressure) and they stayed that way until I released my lips from the device.  Nothing left the inhaler and entered my lungs, not medicine, not air, nothing.  I tried three times and the pain was so bad I don&#039;t I think I dare try again.  After 3 hours with no relief I used my expired ProAir HFA and got instant relief.  I am calling the FDA compliant line now.""",1.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Over all I was very sad I had to get it removed since it wasn&#039;t for me. The first year felt awsome!! Not having to remember that pill &amp; the peace of mind of no babies... no periods every month and when they were very light. After the year was when all the problems started which it seems odd since I see here people are mostly having problems before the year... This is why I decided to post to make sure if you are planning of getting the implant be aware that after the year was when Nexplanon and I broke up I started constantly bleeding, horrible hormonal acne  that took days to cure and at that time more would keep coming out, lower sex drive (, and most of all the MOOD SWINGS, I was so angry and unhappy (sadly not for me)""",4.0,1
Urea,Dermatological Disorders,"""I have used many lotions, creams, etc. in the past to help with intense itching I get from dyshidrotic eczema ...for 10 years and when I finally found this cream I was in heaven. The moment I put this on my feet or hands, the itching goes away and I no longer feel the need to itch! For anyone who has any kind of eczema you know how hard it is to not scratch or itch and this lotion takes away any itching feeling I might have.""",10.0,34
Zoledronic acid,Osteoporosis,"""I have severe arthritis anyway and have a lot of pain but this was over the top. First day fine but the next 4 days I was down with bad joint pain, back pain , chills. Not sure I am going to do it again. I have already had 3 breaks and cancer so I don&#039;t know if that&#039;s an option for me.""",6.0,17
Prednisone,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I am 77 and have taken prednisone since I was 28. When first diagnosed I was told to take 10 aspirin in the morning and 10 in the evening. Really tough going with many serious side effects. Later I was prescribed prednisone and I knew it was a miracle medicine for me. I could hold an egg without dropping it and walk without extreme pain. Now I am on 5mg Prednisone with Methotrexate and Remicade. I am so happy to have quality of life with quantity due to the wisdom of the Rheumatologist!""",10.0,175
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Would not recommend. A 20 year old college student who desperately needs sleep but hasn&#039;t because the label on the box forgot to highlight and bold &quot;You won&#039;t be able to sleep!!&quot; Took two pills at 10:30am and about an hour later I was very jittery, paranoid, anxious and my heart rate was going insane. It&#039;s now 10 pm and my eyes are still dilated and I still feel weird. Would not recommend the whole dosage, or just stay clear in general.""",2.0,9
Dostinex,Hyperprolactinemia,"""Before I was using parlodel which is the same medicine for reducing prolactin. My prolactin is 49 and facing irregular periods. Previously I faced horrible side effects but with dostinex I am very happy no side effects just feel sleepy some time.""",10.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking this pill since February and I&#039;m not a huge fan.  My mood swings have been terrible when I PMS and when I&#039;m not PMSing, I feel blah.  My sex drive has decreased and that is my main concern because not only am I more dry, but I started crying after sex because I felt horrible.  My boyfriend isn&#039;t happy with it either.  I&#039;m switching to Loryna because it has a lower dosage of progestin that should make me happier but I&#039;m still nervous.""",5.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I just switched to the IUD after being on Levora for about 7 years.  I lost about 10 lbs in the month and a half (about) since getting off levora and my sex drive is back.  My friend also just got off levora and is shedding pounds""",7.0,3
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""I hadn&#039;t had a bowel movement in 2 days, which concerned me because I have Crohn&#039;s disease. I took ONE dulcolax pill at 5 am and by 12pm I was hit by literally the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. Keep in mind that severe stomach pains are often a symptom of Crohn&#039;s. This was like no pain I have ever experienced before, even after years of stomach aches from my illness. I thought that my appendix had burst or something horrible. Horrible experience. They are NOT a gentle relief at all! Definitely try miralax.""",2.0,7
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I wish there was a score lower than 1 because I would definitely say this is a terrible form of birth control. I had the implant placed in mid July which was fine but once August rolled around I started to bleed. I bled from the beginning of august until December when I had it removed. I am still bleeding but I am glad I took it out. I liked the fact that I did not have to worry about pregnancy but I hated that I was an emotional bitch that was depressed most of the time and I gained 20+ pounds. I&#039;m glad it&#039;s out and my hormones can regulate.""",1.0,8
Cymbalta,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have found that Cymbalta really helps my depression. If I don&#039;t take it I really notice the difference. I am sure that it helps me. The only downside is its expensive""",9.0,55
Lysine,Herpes Simplex,"""I&#039;ve gotten cold sores since I was young. It&#039;s a common thing among a lot of people, but it happens to me normally once a year around winter. My lips end up drying out and when they get chapped that&#039;s when a cold sore ends up forming. I  am not completely sure why, but whatever makes it lay dormant gets aggravated. I actually went to a local drug store to get a cold sore treatment when I found Lysine. Unfortunately, I didn&#039;t catch it in time but it took the pain and itching away almost immediately. It&#039;s shortened the amount of time it would normally take a cold sore to heal when the blisters have already formed. It&#039;s better than the other products I have used, and a lot more efficient.""",9.0,12
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""I have taken Plan B 3 times so far and has worked every time. First time in July 2012 I had unprotected sex took Plan B 4 hours later and got my period with no delay on the exact day I was supposed to get it. The second time in September 2013 I just finished having my period on 8/20 and had protected sex on 9/4, the condom broke so I took Plan B 2 hrs later and got my period 2 weeks early on 9/9. The third time I took it was March 2014. Had a condom break so I took Plan B on 3/21, 4 hrs later. I was suppose to get my period on 4/2/14 but got it yesterday it came 3 days early. Never been so happy to see my period. If you are worried that the pill may not work don&#039;t be! It does work when you take it writhing the 72 hour time frame.""",10.0,21
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I took this medication last month and the first 7 days were so bad I stopped.  The normal side effects of nausea, diarrhea and migraines.  My doctor convinced me to give  it another go.  I must say it is not as bad the second time. I have been back on it for 3 days and as long as I stay hydrated and take tylenol as soon as I feel the headache come on it hasn&#039;t been as bad and I can mange the diarrhea. I wish I would have stuck through because I would be 2 months into treatment. Better late than ever.  don&#039;t give up""",3.0,15
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""Work&#039;s great for me. At the beginning of the treatment I did have some sleepiness, but now I&#039;m doing GREAT. I didn&#039;t think that this medicine was going to change my life. I suffered from anxiety for year&#039;s, but now I can enjoy life.""",10.0,3
Polyethylene glycol 3350,Constipation,"""After lower back surgery I was prescribed  Oxycodone for pain and Diazepam ( Valium) for muscle spasms. The only problem is constipation,something that I had never experienced before. The instructions say that it may take up to 72 hours and this is how long it took to work for me. I was sceptical if it was going to work at all but it did. NO pain or any problems. I went easy the only thing the smell is hard to describe. Haha!!!. I took it twice  a day on the advise of the nurse after the single dose didn&#039;t bring me any results the first day. Always ask your doctor for stuff like that even though it is an OTC  remedy . Hope you feel better.""",10.0,29
Saxenda,Weight Loss,"""Prior to this medication it took me a month to lose 5lbs with strict dieting and vigorous exercise. I&#039;ve been on this med exactly 2 weeks and have lost 6.8lbs. Female, 5&#039;3&quot; and went from 204.5lbs to 197.7lbs. Keep in mind this is with absolutely no exercise (primarily because it&#039;s made me feel so nauseous) and no fancy diet plan and with a couple days dining out. I eat a fraction of what I used to eat and often have to remind myself to eat at all. This stuff is phenomenal and now I feel like it&#039;s actually possible for me to lose weight. Nausea has been the primary side effect, it&#039;s been rough at some points but manageable. I plan to start working out again next week so I&#039;ll definitely post an update after another month or so""",10.0,17
Stribild,HIV Infection,"""Jan 29th, 2014 I was diagnosed with HIV (CD4 was 475, VL 250,000) Didn&#039;t get on Stribild til May 2nd.. Taking it for 1.5 months, I reached  (CD4-726 VL Und.) I Have Medicaid without a supplement plan. They pay everything. I pay $3.00 co-pay.""",9.0,20
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""I used xiidra for approximately 3 weeks prescribed for dry eye disease.  The terrible taste it left in my throat was bearable but I must say that it has significantly increased tearing.  It is so bad that I have returned to the eye doctor to obtain medication for itchy constant tearing eyes. Two days after beginning prescription Prednisolone AC 1% I am finally getting relief from the itching eyes.  The tearing continues to effect my quality of life.  I&#039;m extremely disappointed that I was not informed of this possibility by my eye doctor.  In this day and time we must all be our own advocate for any negative side effects because some physicians fail to inform their patients.  Please beware of the side effects of Xiidra!!!!!!""",1.0,34
Triumeq,HIV Infection,"""I was diagnosed in January 2011. My own immune system was able to manage my HIV for a couple years, but my health started to fail in 2013. I started with Atripla, and I&#039;m still recovering from the extremely vivid nightmares I experienced.  I switched to a couple different combinations of drugs, but I couldn&#039;t adhere to the dosing schedules. Triumeq has been a godsend. One pill a day, and no nightmares. The only side effects I&#039;ve experienced are upset stomach, weakness, and headaches.  I had one very bad spell where I nearly lost control of my motor functions and I fell in the bathroom and couldn&#039;t get back up for a short period of time.  Otherwise, my CD count has been stable at ~800, and I&#039;ve been undetectable since 2013.""",9.0,6
Tretinoin,Acne,"""So I just recently got done being on accutane for six months.  My derm told me to start applying tretinoin cream (0.05%) onto my face every night.  I&#039;m three weeks post-accutane/into using the tretinoin and it has been awful.  I thought after accutane I wouldn&#039;t break out hardly at all.  However, that&#039;s not even close to the truth.  I&#039;ve gotten at least two cystic bumps/pimples/red marks on my face PER DAY for the last TWO WEEKS.  It&#039;s beginning to cover my face and it is getting continually worse.  I have never broken out this much in my entire life.  I use a Cetaphil facewash and moisturizer.  I really thought after six months of accutane my skin would finally be clear for the first time ever, but now it&#039;s simply worse than ever.""",3.0,3
Jardiance,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started taking this medicine 3 months back A1C dropped to 6.5 from 8.2 lost three kgs also taking half glimestar before dinner, the side effects are back pain.My opinion is that it&#039;s good.""",7.0,31
Gabapentin,ibromyalgia,"""I found that this medicine gave little or no effect in treating my fibromyalgia. However, since everyone&#039;s body chemistry is different it may give mild to medium relief. My sister has it also, gave her mild relief.""",1.0,27
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""I have never purchased this product before. I have gotten cold sores since I was a small child, before kindergarten. I used to only get fever blisters or cold sores once a year, maybe twice. I started getting them VERY frequently this past year, two or three times A MONTH. It&#039;s ridiculous. So I purchased this product for the first time.

First of all, it did not work. I was applying it every day for five days and I saw no changes, or no more than I experience during the typical duration of a cold sore. Second of all, I LOST the abreva I purchased. It is so incredibly small and easy to lose! For $17, this is outrageous. I will NOT be purchasing this product again, and I will make sure to leave a review everywhere""",1.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have only good things to say, just a little bad note about stopping. I started using birth control because of heavy and very painful menstrual cycles. I first was on the pill, and I was spotting almost every day for months. My Doctor suggested the ring, and things were great then after. I was on the ring for about a year and decided to stop. After birth control, I had finally become regular. About a year ago I decided to start birth control again because I was becoming more sexually active. I went immediately to the ring again, this time choosing to not have a period, and I love it! No periods or spotting.""",8.0,0
Ambien,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve tried several options, over the counter, homeopathic, and prescription in a quest to deal with transient insomnia which typically triggers a worsened depressive mood (kind of a negative feedback loop). Ambien was one of the first I tried. It works very quickly, has very little hangover, but did not always KEEP me asleep. I usually wake around 4. 

The bad: tolerance, &quot;sleepwalking,&quot; waking up in my roommates bed with no memory of how I got there. Be cautious, if you live with other people let them know you&#039;re suffering from insomnia and that you are taking this medicine. My roommates reported me seeming completely coherent while sleepwalking%u2014 it can be more problematic than mere &quot;sleepwalking.&quot;""",6.0,8
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I started taking Topamax in January of 2012 for migraines, I was getting one a day. I did experience the brain fog at first, but I found that after about a month or two, I was mostly back to normal. I have experienced the weight loss and loss of appetite, and I&#039;m also lactose intolerant, so I&#039;m trying to work on eating a healthy amount. I have found that drinking a lot of water really helps with the tingly feeling in my feet and hands!""",7.0,58
Bupropion,Depression,"""Wellbutrin is absolutely miraculous for me. The last nine months of my life, through which I&rsquo;ve been taking Wellbutrin, were the best. I used to have dysthymia, apart from occasional episodes of major depressive disorder, and Wellbutrin put an end to both. 

The only side effect I noticed is a rise in my blood pressure (hence 9/10 instead of 10/10), which I&rsquo;m not entirely sure I should attribute to the drug. But I&rsquo;m young and my blood pressure used to be very low, so I am fine with that. I plan on continuing to take Wellbutrin, until someone stops me!""",9.0,53
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I have been on this pill for about 5 months now. I switched to this after having problems with depo, which caused me horrible migraines that actually put me in the hospital. Since I&#039;ve started this pill, I&#039;ve had nothing but problems with constant bleeding.  The strength of the pill has been changed higher a few times. After sex, I bleed, going to the bathroom, I bleed. I absolutely hate it. I&#039;ve also been very irritable, but mostly because I&#039;m tired of bleeding. And I feel dizzy all the time, and feel out of body. I rather gain a ton of weight on the depo, and deal with migraines again, than deal with what I&#039;m going through on gildess.""",1.0,4
Saxenda,Weight Loss,"""My experience was wonderful I&#039;m so overjoyed with my results . I&#039;ve lost so much weight I feel so much better , I started Saxenda March 18, 2016 I&#039;ve lost 68 pounds  as of August 17, 2016 . My appetite has decreased but I eat healthy , I exercise and try to be active . I have not felt this good in years.""",8.0,59
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I&#039;ve been taking Celexa for about 9 months.  I am a professional football player and developed a very unproductive phobia after a series of negative situations stressful situation. I used to execute certain plays with no problems but after I blew several games executing a particular type of play, I became fearful of this play during games, even though I could execute the play perfectly in practice.  I went on Celexa, but I don&#039;t think it helped much because the phobia is still there and I get very uncomfortable just thinking about executing this play.  I started on 10, then 20, 30, 40 and settled on 30mg.  Others around me have commented I&#039;m easier to be around but it did not help my phobia whatsoever.""",6.0,33
Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I took the split dose at 8:00 pm within a hour I was sick to my stomach.  At 1:30 I started throwing up while sitting on the toilet.  I have not felt so nauseous in a long time.  At 2:30 am I was scheduled to take another dose which I promptly started throwing up.  I was still very nauseated until the colonscopy at 7:30am.  I now am scheduled for another colonscopy because the bowels were not clean enough in 5 years even though there was no polyps or any other issues.  I will never have another colonscopy because of my experience.""",1.0,2
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I am so happy with vyvanse. It has made my life so good, I listen better, I can focus on tasks. I feel even more upbeat about life no serious worrying and has slowed me down to see life better, I am so blessed for this new medicine.""",9.0,28
Adderall,ADHD,"""Changed my life.""",10.0,19
Butrans,Chronic Pain,"""I have used the Butrans patch for several years and paid a premium price at CVS.   Wal Green&#039;s has a generic patch and it cost more than half the price!
If you a cortisone nose spray on your skin before the patch is applied it will not give you an allergic reaction to the adhesive.    I have had stomach problems with the NSAIDs and the patch is great!
I don&#039;t think I could work if it wasn&#039;t for the patch,
FYI:    Everyone reacts differently to meds, so don&#039;t not try it.
It works great for me.  So I have nothing negative to say about this patch.   My insurance covers the generic brand.
$264 verses $750 brand name""",9.0,7
Chlorpromazine,None,"""There&#039;s a reason they call it the Thorazine shuffle.""",10.0,13
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the Nexplanon implant put in November 24th so it&#039;s almost been a month since using it. I must say I&#039;ve been extremely emotional since using it (even though I was emotional before) but my emotions seem to be stronger now. I haven&#039;t gotten any cramps or any pains. I did get my first period while on nexplanon and it seemed regular was very light at first and became moderate as the days went on it made my period last longer (I hope this changes). My PMS symptoms were off the charts though and my boyfriend was not liking that, but other than some emotional symptoms it seems to do its job and I haven&#039;t had any other problems other than that.""",9.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I am almost done w/ my 1st pack, which is a new formulation that came out late last year. I did take FE microgestin 1/20 a few years ago &amp; stopped because that made me lose my libido, gain weight, and just feel dead inside. I decided to give it a shot again &amp; was given this as a generic alternative I like this better than microgestin, but I have been feeling extremely tired and unmotivated, experienced minor spotting during the 3rd week of hormone pills, and my vision becomes blurry from time to time. Not sure if the blurry vision is normal, but I hope that these symptoms subside after my body gets more used to it. Will leave another review in a few months.""",6.0,3
Sertraline,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I have had great success with Zoloft after only taking it for 1 week. I suffer from OCD and mainly intrusive and compulsive thoughts....I dealt with them for a long time (I&#039;m only 18) but I&#039;m feeling the effects of Zoloft and already it&#039;s great. I had side effects after the 1st pill (upset stomach, headache) but that was only for 24 hours after that and still to this day the only side effects I&#039;m having is excessive yawning and a weird jaw feeling, which feels kinda cool.""",10.0,38
ProAir HFA,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I used three medications for my asthma but it seemed like they&#039;re not effective anymore.  This medication was prescribed to me at the Urgent Clinic and I loved it.  I can breath freely and I can walk or go upstairs without having to breath heavily and feeling tired. Was going to give 10 pts but the puffer clogs.  I wish they could do something about it because it&#039;s kind of expensive.  It really works for me and I don&#039;t suffer any side effect, thank God.""",8.0,9
Nucynta,Pain,"""I have a lot of pain issues. Mainly replaced C4 C5 disc then fused and C6 C7 disc replaced then fused and Fibro. I have a high tolerance for medication, my body adjusts very quickly and suddenly I am on the highest dose and then it doesn&#039;t work. Last month I weaned myself off of 160mg of Methadone a day in like 3 weeks. Anyway, Nucynta is new, it is my last hope. I am very scared about this because I am already on 100mg 3 times a day and sometimes I take an extra just to get through the day. I CAN&#039;T afford this but I don&#039;t know what else to do. It does cause nausea and dizziness a little disoriented but those symptoms are fading. """,8.0,11
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""Taken this drug for a suspected UTI - never again will I ever take this! Day 2 of taking 4 a day. I developed bad chills and fever, dizzy and drowsiness - felt like my eyes were rolling. Severe headache, sickness and extreme tiredness, pounding heart and tight chest. Never felt this ill. Obviously I have stopped taking it. I am allergic to trimethoprim too .. In a different way I come out in hives. Think twice about taking this drug.. I feel I have been poisoned. Still feel very ill today.""",1.0,7
Symbicort,COPD,"""Absolutely the best copd medicine i have ever taken. Why did i destroy my own lungs with cigarettes? Youth and stupidity I guess. went from a dying couch potato to a 5k runner with Symbicort. 2 puffs in the morning and 2 before bed keeps me in great shape. It really is an amazing drug for copd sufferers.""",10.0,67
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had this inserted Oct. 2014.  My last period was Dec 2014. Maybe until May of 2015 I would cramp and my breasts would get tender like I was going to start my period; however, I never did. Now, I have no period, and really no problems. I would totally recommend. When it expires, I will replace it.""",10.0,12
Mesalamine,Crohn's Disease,"""So far this medicine had slowed down multiple diarrhea problems""",10.0,12
Vilazodone,Major Depressive Disorde,"""nausea, diarrhea, vivid dreams,Two days on starter pack, stopped taking it and it took a couple days to get rid of the side effects.""",1.0,5
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I was a heavy smoker (2 pack/day) for 22 years. The guy/gal who invented chantix deserves a statue.
As for side effects: no cravings of any kind ( cigarettes alcohol, sex, food) for the first 45 days and aphaty. For that time I was not dependent on anything.
I am close to finishing the 12 weeks ( smoke free) and I am worried because the side effects will be gone.""",10.0,20
Augmentin,Sinusitis,"""As a sufferer of many sinus and ear infections, I knew with this 90 degree heat in ACs with poor air quality that I was going to get sick. Got sick last Wednesday with sinus issues, got worse so went to primary. Dr said didn&#039;t think I had a sinus or ear infection so told me to continue on netty pots and Sudafed 24. She did give me a prescription if I wasn&#039;t feeling better by Monday (today). After a weekend still feeling miserable, got prescription. Usually I get amoxicillin, and when looked at the script, it had amoxicillin clav so I didn&#039;t think anything of it. I pick up the script. Take pill on way to work. Sick within an hour. Googled and found was given generic of Augmentin. Never again! Threw up for an hour straight - not worth it!""",1.0,21
Conjugated estrogens,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I have been taking Premarin a little over a month and my hair is starting to fall out, I am having stomach issues now, including odd bloating, and I still have hot flashes every day. I used to take Enjuvia and it was the best thing ever, but it is no longer being manufactured or distributed. I can&#039;t seem to tolerate anything else. Does anyone know of something better? I take the highest dose of this without causing the High risk for Breast cancer...I wish this stuff would work for me :(""",4.0,19
Botox,Overactive Bladde,"""After several years of suffering overactive bladder, using drugs that dry your mouth horribly, regularly getting soaked through,  tried Botox injections last June. Uncomfortable procedure, but bearable. A week later I couldn&#039;t void at all, so started with catheters 5 times a day. Not ideal but quite ok, so much better than before. Quality of life so improved. Over 6 months on, can void 200-300 ml naturally most times, but still need 5 catheters a day for the rest. Will try it again. Much better than other treatments.""",10.0,41
Carbamazepine,Epilepsy,"""No help at all did not work""",1.0,4
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""After reading comments on here I thought I would writ a realistic review based on the truth. 
I took terbinafine tablets for 6 months. I didn&#039;t have any side affects and had 1 blood test. My organs were all fine.
I have read on here that people&#039;s toes started to clear within a month. I can safely say that this is untrue. You will not see any results until the fungus has been killed and a new unaffected nail starts to grow. This can take over a year. For me I think it was about 10 -11 months. So 4 or so months after I finished the treatment. My nail didn&#039;t look any different from when I started. And then if by magic a new clean nail started growing. At this stage I got rid of all my socks and shoes and replaced them. Toe nails grow slowly!!""",9.0,104
Escitalopram,Major Depressive Disorde,"""This medicine did work very well at first. I was happy again and very positive about life. After about a year however I began to experience some low days each month. These low days may have been a result of PMS not sure. I stopped taking Lexapro after about 1 1/2 years because I had gained 8 pounds since I started. I&#039;m only 5&#039;1&quot; and am very weigt conscious and could not stand this weight gain. No matter how much I watched my calories and exercised , I gained weight. I was scared that I would not stop gaining so I stopped meds. I have only been able to take off 2 pounds since I stopped. I figured why take this weight gaining med if I&#039;m still having some depressed days. Anyway now I&#039;m on Trintellix and have not gained but mood not as good.""",8.0,2
Ziprasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""Geodon has worked great for my bipolar. I do not struggle with mania symptoms anymore. My thoughts are more clear and feel more stable than I ever have. I take it at night to avoid the heavy fatigue that occured when I took it during the day. I had some weight gain, but it is worth the quality of life I now have.""",10.0,28
Bactrim DS,Acne,"""As far as acne treatments go that are effective AND affordable Bactrim is a God send. Late 20&#039;s I started mildly breaking out. By age 30 I was getting deep painful cystic pimples. Running/ exercising especially made my condition worse. Bactrim DS improves acne within 24 hours.The redness and swelling is not near as noticeable. After about a week you will notice a close to clear complexion that almost glows...I had moderate acne, but I imagine that Bactrim will work for ppl who have severe acne as well. It does have serious internal esp on kidneys and liver bc it is a sulfa drug so you should drink a lot of water every day with this medicince. Do not drink alcohol while taking Bactrim, good luck!""",10.0,13
Clopidogrel,Heart Attack,"""I guess it is working great to relieve the possibility of clots, for I have no sign of a clot returning. However, I am covered in bruises and my stomach is knots more, I feel bloated and uncomfortable. I am unable to drink even a small amount of coffee in the morning, even a few hours after having taken the dose. That being said, I have to take it for at least a year after my heart attack, so I guess I have to deal with these side effects.""",7.0,149
Epclusa,Hepatitis C,"""Been on epclusa for 6 weeks now. I&#039;m pretty tired, nothing I can&#039;t handle....but, I am concerned with the shooting pains in different parts of my body, the numbing sensations throughout my legs, muscle spasms, and ear ringing. I really hope these side effects go away once I stop treatment. They are disconcerting. I hope everyone writes follow up reviews a few months off treatment as well....all in all, nothing I can&#039;t handle and better than the riba.""",7.0,15
Lacosamide,Seizures,"""I had been on Keppra, and Vimpat  100mg twice a day,  and it controlled my seizures well for about a year.  I then started having seizures, Then the doctors increased the dosage to 175mg twice a day, and Keppra EX 1500 mg at bed time. I became like a zombie, dizzy, fell twice and bruised my head. I attributed the symptoms, to Overdose of Vimpat at one time.  I started cutting the Vimpat pills 175mg in half, and spacing them six hours apart and now I am active,  no dizziness, no falling. So far, I have not had my hair fall out as others have reported. I called the doctors to tell him the above, but he&#039;s on vacation,  I  can&#039;t find anything on cutting the pills,  and spreading the dosage as I have done.""",8.0,40
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""This product should be taken off the market.  After having surgery a week ago the anesthesia left me with constipation. I took one pill in the am and around 5pm the severe cramping and nausea  began.   I am still going through it as I type this from the bathroom with cold sweats and wishing I could just die.  If I had know this was the result of taking this  &quot;over the counter &quot; medication I&#039;d have never willingly done so. Shame on me for not checking reviews ahead of time as it looks as if more people than not have suffered the same results. Why on earth would the FDA continue to allow this drug on the market, I have no idea.  I&#039;m not even over my surgery yet, now add this to the mix?  I was looking for relief. This is the exact opposite.""",1.0,22
Dexamethasone,Lymphoma,"""Almost immediately reduced pressure on the brain thereby stopping severe headaches as well as confusion. No side effects yet although constipated but don&#039;t know which medicine is causing this.""",10.0,8
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin,Acne,"""I never do reviews but after reading all the positive ones written on here I felt frustrated as no one seems to mention the actual side effects of this gel. First side effect I noticed was the redness it caused on the areas I put the gel. For me it made my acne even more noticeable as now my skin tone was more uneven &amp; looked even more sore. Another BIG side effect is the dryness, my skin is so flakey. So now covering my acne with makeup is a near impossible task. Also it is important to note I am moisturising which unfortunately thanks to the fact my skin is burnt from the gel, just stings! As far as I&#039;m concerned this gel aims to fix one problem by giving you another.""",2.0,6
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve never had kids but after bad side affect after 5 yr pill usage I wanted hormone free. First MD said no. Then went to Planned Parenthood (they tell insurance ) and they were very accomodating. They informed me fully first
. Get in stirrups, they clean cervix with wipes (painless ) then they stick something to open cervix. Not painless but bearable. Isolated pain like one bad menstrual cramp kinda takes breath away, but more of a physical reaction as opposed to bc of pain. She stuck the IUD in, I felt lightheaded and nauseated so she put my feet up and gave me a cool rag. After 5 minutes I left. Just did it today and having period like cramping but I&#039;ll be ok. Just laying down. So far so good.""",9.0,9
Trokendi XR,Seizure Prevention,"""A little over 2 years ago I was involved in a MVA, and sustained a traumatic brain injury. My neurologist put me on Trokendi XR for 2 reasons - to prevent seizures and migraines. Prior to the accident, I had always been a fairly healthy 5&#039;7 160 pounds and worked out almost daily, and generally are very healthy. After the accident I became almost sedentary, depressed and suicidal. I had gained over 35 pounds but I honestly didn&#039;t much care. The Trikendi XR and the Adderall (prescribed to assist with the severe ADD caused by the brain injury) has helped me lose weight along with proper diet and minimum exercise. My seizures have gone from major, grandmal to pseudo-seizures to seldom, and my migraines have gone from daily to about 4 per week.""",10.0,11
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""When i use the miconazone it doesn&#039;t burn it feels relieved at night then during the day i get to itching again idk if it&#039;s the type of fabric underwear i wear or what... but i honestly don&#039;t know if it&#039;s working or anything it made me spot too now i&#039;m confused.""",4.0,4
Augmentin,Bacterial Infection,"""I had a really bad fever and swollen tonsils and this medicine did make all the symptoms go away but after about three days of taking it I now feel sick from the constant diarrhea and nausea.""",7.0,29
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 34 with no children. Insertion was quite painful. I took tramadol before the procedure and it was still pretty painful---but the whole procedure only took about a minute. I cramped pretty bad for the first 2 days-had to take ibuprofen around the clock. It wasn&#039;t normal cramps, more like a intense shooting pain. Now , 5 weeks later, everything is great. 
If I had to have another inserted, I would ask for pain rx to take before the insertion.""",9.0,6
Alprazolam,Depression,"""I have been diagnosed with bi polar 2 with depression and anxiety. I have been on all sorts of medications. But due to my asthma I had to be taking off of them. Right now I&#039;m on Tripitel 150mg twice a day and 0.25 xanax twice a day and it has been a life changing for me. I have no side effects at all. I haven&#039;t had a anxiety attack or a panic attack in 1 1/2 years.""",10.0,5
Butorphanol,Pain,"""Ive been suffering with migraines since i was 12 and they have just gotten worse over the years i have usually 3 to 4 migraines a month i like most of you have taken just about all the triptans they make (zomig,maxalt,frova,immitrex etc) and numerous preventatives i ended up in the hospital for several days because of how bad the side effects were taken a toll on my body i had to quit taken them so i just suffered with my migraines and went to the er when I couldn&#039;t handle the pain anymore which is not fun at all cause 50 % of the time you get treated like a drug seeker well i was on my second pregnancy about 4 months along and i was just suffering daily from severe migraines my ob prescribes me Stadol NS this is my miracle drug people""",10.0,35
Modafinil,Shift Work Sleep Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been working 12 hour night shifts for 23 years. Started feeling excessive daytime sleepiness approximately 10 years ago, which has progressed to the point of fighting to keep my eyes open 24/7. Began taking modafinil 6 months ago and have noticed no difference whatsoever! If anything, it has gotten worse. I fear for my life (and everyone else around me!) every time I&#039;m behind the wheel of my car. Working day shifts or changing jobs is absolutely not an option for me, as I have a special needs child that I need to be home with during the day. Have had every type of lab work known to man, all of which is normal. This zombie life is absolutely ridiculous and really wish someone had a solution!""",1.0,5
Acanya,Acne,"""LOVE this.  Nothing has ever worked on my face. I have been using it for 5 days (mornings only) and people have already commented that my skin looks so good.  I have no burning, no redness, no flaking, etc. (and I have extremely sensitive skin). I am so excited. I put a very thin layer on in the morning and then apply my make-up over top.  It does not leave a film/residue on my skin and my make up goes on flawlessly.  

Pro&#039;s: WORKS GREAT!
Cons: Prescription only - Small Jar 

""",10.0,30
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I hadn&#039;t gone for 4 days and decided to try Dulcolax. I am 5&#039;1 and 120lbs. The bottle says anywhere from 1-3 pills, and my constipation was pretty bad so I decided to take 2. Worst mistake of my life. I took the pills at 2:00pm and by 6pm I had the most terrible cramps I have ever felt in my entire life. I was shaking, cold sweating, and felt like I was going to throw up several times. Hours later and I&#039;m still having terrible diarrhea. It works, but the side effects are too much for me.""",7.0,59
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Only problem I had was it kept slipping out my vagina,but once it finally stayed inside my vagina,I went too bed,didn&#039;t feel itchy nor did I feel any burning sensation inside my vagina.overall great product""",10.0,2
Rituximab,Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma,"""I had Rituximab treatment over four weeks for a lymphoma on my newly (three months) transplanted kidney. The result was total remission, which truly amazed me. It&#039;s almost three years now, and I often think about what situation I&#039;d be in if it hadn&#039;t been detected purely by chance.""",10.0,54
Errin,Birth Control,"""I was taking glides for about a year and needed a refill. Accidentally asked for Errin, which was my old be pill. Been on it for two months a feel like I&#039;m absolutely crazy! I&#039;m crying all the time, feel bloated all the time, angry about things that don&#039;t matter, and depressed. I don&#039;t feel like myself. I don&#039;t feel like doing anything. I just switched back to glides and am on my fourth day. I still feel crazy, but hope I  another week or so I snap back to normal.""",1.0,4
Indomethacin,Back Pain,"""i have been using this medicine for the last 4 years. It helps to approximately stop the growth of diseases. It is helpful and I am taking it with SAZO 500.""",8.0,5
Pristiq,Depression,"""Immediate insomnia, constant yawning, detached feelings, frequent urination, etc.""",1.0,11
Golimumab,Ankylosing Spondylitis,"""I have been diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis now for the last five years. I&#039;m now 40 years old and it started to hit me quite hard after the age of 18 and started treatment on Humira at 35 first. Slack medical advice and thinking that I was fully cured, I stopped my treatment within 3 months my AS came back very strong as I was now working out 5 days a week in the gym. In Autstralia if you don&#039;t keep blood checks and things within certain times they strike you from the assistance hence my specialist has now put me on Simponi and all I can say is WOW. This stuff works and works well. I did notice very small signs of AS in the 4 weeks, which disappeared on the next injection. I found I had been given a new chance to live a normal life.""",10.0,33
Tizanidine,Muscle Spasm,"""I was prescribed this medicine for severe neck spasms which keep me up at night. I also have chronic insomnia. My initial dose is 4 mg at bedtime, 2 mg during the day as needed. I have been taking it for 2 weeks. Last night was the last dose I&#039;ll ever take! While it does seem to relax my neck, I am up every couple hours to urinate, then my throat is so dry, I have to drink more water. Because of the insomnia, it takes forever just to get back to sleep. No sooner do I manage that, then I have to get up to pee AGAIN. """,2.0,18
Amitriptyline,ibromyalgia,"""I have been on amitriptyline for a month and it has helped a lot, but I have gain 10 pounds already.""",7.0,15
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I been on nexplanon for a year now and I regret it. My periods never been this long an my life before I got on nexplanon I was only on my period for 3 or 4 days now with nexplanon I&#039;m on my period like 2 weeks or 3 weeks I hate it. Very horrible and side affects always sleepy, shortness of breath, and anxiety. Lose of appetite. Bad acne. Only good then about this birthcontrol it&#039;s actually does stop u for pregnancy. I don&#039;t recommend this birthcontrol. The pill is way better""",10.0,5
Indomethacin,"Gout, Acute","""41yo male, mild gout for about ten years - I&#039;m lucky! However, have had 4 acute attacks that make wearing shoes and walking very difficult and sleep almost impossible. This drug is incredible - in 10 hours today I&#039;ve gone from 7/10 pain (where 10/10 was a dislocated and fractured shoulder that wasn&#039;t reset for four hours) to 1/10, and it will be mostly gone by the morning. I find that ibuprofen and colchicine barely dent the pain, and 20mg codeine might give me 4 hours of fractured sleep. The only reason that I let this bout last so long (four days) was that I was using the last of my previous script before I went to the doctor, but I found out it was 6 months over expiry, and had lost most of its effect.""",10.0,25
Magnesium hydroxide,Constipation,"""I have had severe constipation and I was barely using the bathroom within 8 months I would say I was using the bathroom about once or twice a week. Just last night I tried milk of magnesia and it was a life saver!  barely using the bathroom within 8 months is very dangerous so I was so scared! But this helped and I&#039;m so happy! I feel a lot better!""",7.0,35
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I must say this is GOD sent. I was on Yasmin for polycystic ovarian syndrome and birth control! At first I didn&#039;t know that it would help with my acne but it did help.... wow! i Was acne free for the five years that I was on Yasmin. I could actually go out without foundation it was amazing BUT for the past five months I came off the pill because I wanted to start my family, biggest mistake I ever made! My acne came back full blown and even worse than before. In that five months I tried every topical and home remedy but sad to say nothing worked now I&#039;m back on the pill only four days and I&#039;m already seeing a drastic improvement where my acne is concerned.""",10.0,81
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I was diagnosed with ADD in forth grade, however my doctor decided to just have the school put me on a learning program, (504 Plan). Throughout the years, I started to develop depression, agitation, severe anxiety and OCD. I had tried EVERY anti-depressant, and they had all failed. My PCP started me on benzos, which helped a little. I decided it was time to go see a mental health physician assistant. She went over all my symptoms and she immediately realized that I had been mis-diagnosed and the PCP had me on about 5-6 medications. She started me on Vyvance 40 MG and my life has forever changed. I am generally very happy, and able to function, went from severe anxiety to mild, which is helped with Valium. I recommend Vyvance!""",10.0,12
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""This is my third day on Belviq and I started off at 244 pounds.  Today I weighed 242lbs.  I am incorporating exercise today and I bet by next Monday I will be down at least 7 pounds.  Belviq does curve your appetite but you also have to have will-power not to eat just because you see food.  Sometimes you don&#039;t have to be hungry to want food.  My goal is to be down 70 pounds by July! The only side effect that I have experienced so far was headaches and I just popped an ibuprofen and they are gone! May God help everyone on Belviq achieve their healthy goal!""",9.0,77
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I was on DEPO PROVERA before Lutera. It was terrible. My mood swings were terribly out of control, bleeding was always there and depression occurred. Switching to Lutera was a good idea because it is a low dose birth control which has helped my mood swings tremendously!""",10.0,4
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I have tried many birth control pills and this is the only one I felt normal on. Although I have stopped getting my period, (my doctor says this is normal) I have no other side effects at all.""",10.0,41
Tadalafil,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have been taking various Benign Prostate Hyperplasia medicines, Cardura is the most recent and is the only one that does not cause as severe retro-ejaculation. My urologist put me on daily Cialis and my ejaculations have greatly improved and my frequency of urination at night also has improved. Only problem is my insurance will only prescribe 24 capsules which they consider a 90 day supply. I can get Viagra 10 mg which 24 capsules will last several months.""",10.0,3
Baclofen,Alcohol Withdrawal,"""Side effects have been bad, considered stopping medication, but persevered!  Three days ago, I started to be more clear headed, more optimistic and excited, as I believe this drug is working, beyond my expectations.  Does anyone know if all of the side effects will stop, the longer I take it??""",8.0,15
Nuvigil,Bipolar Disorde,"""I just recently started being treated for bipolar. And also just started taking Nuvigil, it has help me so much. I don&#039;t just want to sleep it has made me feel better(normal). I am kind of grateful that my doctor started treating me!""",10.0,26
Nefazodone,Depression,"""Started taking medication for anxiety around twenty years ago. Tried the SSRI&#039;s and they worked pretty well but I felt out of it and my ejaculation was difficult and painful. Been taking Nefazadone with Wellbutrin for about two years now and feel a lot better than I have in a long, long time and no liver trouble so far. The dry mouth finally went away after about a year but that was the only side effect that I had.""",10.0,21
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""I never had any problems with depression until I got hurt at work in 2009. Since then I&#039;ve lost 5 homes, 2 cars and have been completely stressed and severely depressed. Most days I didn&#039;t even get out of bed. I became very anti-social. I was prescribed Prozac and am only on day 5 and I can already feel a difference. I&#039;m up and out of bed. I have more energy then I&#039;ve had in months and I don&#039;t feel like everything is hopeless anymore. I&#039;m still having issues with irritability and severe mood swings, but hopefully my doctor can treat that with something else. Overall I couldn&#039;t be happier with this medication. So far so good, not even any side effects to speak of. It&#039;s great. """,9.0,34
Maxalt,Migraine,"""Didn&#039;t work for me. I had serious allergic reaction. My tongue swelled up, my cheeks were going numb and had to take Benadryl within 30 minutes of taking this medicine.""",2.0,6
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I have just taken my second dose of Cymbalta.  My doctor suggested that I take 20 mg for 14 days and then go to 30 mg.  Right now I can tell that my depression has noticeably subsided and my desire to sleep all day/night has decreased.  I&#039;m actually sleepy when I go to bed now.  Slept for about 4 hours and woke up and right back to sleep.  I have also noticed that I&#039;ve begun to yawn during the day which I can&#039;t ever remember doing.  But all in all I&#039;m keeping my fingers crossed that this is finally the mediation for me.  I&#039;ve been down in the valley this time for almost a year and I&#039;m ready to start living my life again.""",6.0,42
Hydroxyzine,Allergies,"""I have just recently started taking this for allergies that leaves me with hives and/or rashes. I have found it very effective, it doesn&#039;t take long before it starts working. I have realized that it does sedate me and/or is very effective, its very hard to wake up while under the influence of this medicine.""",9.0,25
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""It wasn&#039;t a bad birth control other than the mood swing and anxiety. 6 months into it I started to have a really hard time breathing and chest pain and swelling of arms and legs. I checked out side effects and these are some of the more severe ones. I took myself off of it a week ago, and I feel so much better, I&#039;m less anxious and moody and the pain and swelling.""",3.0,6
Triamcinolone,Atopic Dermatitis,"""bumpy skin on legs and feet""",7.0,0
Lorazepam,Panic Disorde,"""It&#039;s really great at keeping me calm. The one downfall is that the dosage has to be adjusted to keep it&#039;s effectiveness.""",9.0,13
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Acne,"""I was on this prior to my third son and had no trouble. Now I&#039;m back on it and it has been a solid two months of straight acne. Horrible; its all around my mouth and under my eyes. I&#039;ve never had issues prior to this and I&#039;m hating it. I&#039;ve also put on around 5 pounds since starting this. I&#039;m a healthy and very active 32 year old.""",3.0,2
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on this pill for 6 months and I have had symptoms of being pregnant and then I&rsquo;ll take the test and I&rsquo;m not! I&rsquo;m not sure if it&rsquo;s the pill that makes me feel this way or what but I do not like this pill! Many birth control pills make me sick! And this one I was put on because of blood pressure issues! I haven&rsquo;t gotten pregnant so that&rsquo;s a plus but to me it&rsquo;s not worth feeling like this all the time. I go tomorrow to have a pregnancy test done and ultrasound because I have been having symptoms to the point my boyfriend has noticed it! I started my period today but I&rsquo;m not cramping a lot or bad like I normally do which is abnormal for me! I also have a horrible headache and I&rsquo;m bloated 24/7 which isn&rsquo;t normal for me as well!""",3.0,0
Aczone,Acne,"""I always had acne through adolescence, &amp; in my early 20s started developing painful cystic acne on my jawline and neck, particularly worsening prior to menstruation. All OTC treatments were completely useless to treat &amp; manage this form of acne, &amp; I was seriously considering Accutane. My dermatologist prescribed Aczone, &amp; once I started regularly using once a day, after about a month (ie, not right away- it takes time to assess whether it&#039;s effective for you) I noticed a huge difference in my skin- less oily, essentially no acne. While the initial &quot;wow&quot; effect has tapered off- I&#039;m starting to get an occasional pimple prior to my period- my skin is still substantially improved. Worth a shot before going to Accutane.""",9.0,16
Tramadol,Pain,"""I hand  thumb surgery and take 2 at each time. Once during half of the day and 2 more at night.

This medication definitely helps with my anxiety and pain. Its remarkable.

Gives me this weird buzz but feels great""",9.0,13
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I had my college finals coming up and I couldn&#039;t get myself to concentrate so I got my doctor to prescribe it for me. I was able to concentrate but the thing is, I have a lot of anxiety, and by taking these pills, it just makes everything much worse. I got really anxious and upset at the end of each exam, even if I knew I did well. I never had this type of behaviour before taking the pills.""",8.0,28
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I&#039;m a 40 yr old female and I&#039;ve been on several different medicines before Vyvanse. I have now been on Vyvanse for about 6 months (100mg )and it has by far been the best. I even had my 14 yr. old son switched to it and he&#039;s doing better also. He has been on several that have worked for awhile then stopped. At first you might feel a little strange, but that goes away within a couple weeks. If you have this, I highly recommend trying this.""",9.0,11
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I&#039;m diagnosed bipolar, depression and adhd.
Vyvanse 20mg
- Started: started three days ago
- Purpose: to aid in energy and focus to help me breakthrough crippling apathy
- Impact: So far Vyvanse has been very effective at helping me to return to more normal functioning. Its impact on my mood has been mixed, although I can now do things which is nice, underneath there is still a layer of boredom.
- Side Effects: Mild and fleeting anxiety about three hours after taking and again as it wears off in the evening
- Future: Very effective, I hope to increase my dose to 30mg and stay there. I think that would be the ideal dose for aiding me in breaking through my boredom.""",9.0,26
Xulane,Birth Control,"""I started the patch a month after having my daughter. I&#039;ve been on it for about a year with no problems really. Occasionally it starts to peel off or irritates the skin but nothing crazy. I recommend it because it can be hard to remind yourself every day to take a pill. The patch is just a once a week reminder. The past month I&#039;ve had issues with spotting and cramping like on my period which I&#039;ve never experienced before while using Xulane. There can be some really scary reviews on here but everyone is different!! I would definitely recommend trying this type of BC to see what works for you.""",7.0,8
Daytrana,ADHD,"""I&#039;m eighteen and I&#039;ve had ADD all my life, though I&#039;m only now trying medication for it.  Daytrana helped me a little, but my dosage was too low.  I started out on the 10mg patch.  The biggest issue with it was weight loss.  Now, let me begin by saying that before the appointment where I was diagnosed, I had just eaten lunch.  Shortly after starting Daytrana, I caught a cold that lasted about two weeks, recovered, then caught another two-week cold.  I did notice that I was less hungry while using the patch.  Didn&#039;t eat breakfast before my checkup,  My weight went from 120 to 114 lbs.  Doctor took me off Daytrana and switched me to Stratera, which has been a nightmare.  While on Daytrana, I felt more awake, but not necessarily more focused.""",5.0,25
Campral,Alcohol Dependence,"""I was prescribed campral after almost dying from drinking a liter of vodka a day every day and being hospitalized. It worked miracles! Made me look at alcohol like something I wouldn&#039;t want to eat..%u2026I thought I was cured so I stopped. But it&#039;s a lifetime drug. I was sober for two years , then had a normal life, and start celebrating Halloween drank a few beers..that turned into liters , and I was back in the hospital,, worse this time, now I&#039;ve had jaundice for over a month, feeling better...leg muscles are deteriorated from being in the hospital and needing rest for so long. I got very lucky!!!! So if you take campral, keep. Taking it it takes time to get into your system to work give it a month or two. """,10.0,107
Acetaminophen / caffeine / dihydrocodeine,Pain,"""I fell and broke my right humerus in 4 places. I fell over my dog.  I went back to work after 3 weeks  and after middle of 2nd day I had extreme pain in both my arms all the way to the bone. My doctor prescibed trezix and it was a God send. I usually can&#039;t take codeine but I had no problem with the small amount in this medication.""",8.0,7
Euflexxa,Osteoarthritis,"""I have had the series of three shots and am not feeling better.  I felt better after the first shot but now I&#039;m feeling the same old way.  It hurts to climb or descend stairs, walking for prolonged periods hurts, my knees still hurt.  Is there a time frame for the injections to talk hold and you feel better?""",4.0,12
Levetiracetam,Bipolar Disorde,"""doesn&#039;t seem to do much to me at all. But my family and friends say my mood has changed for the better..all I can do is keep taking them and hopefully my episodes will just completely go away ..who wants to be depressed and crying one senond then ridiculoisly happy the next .its annoying""",2.0,2
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""After only taking this medicine for 9 days, I&#039;ve already decided to discontinue use. My side effects are as follows:
1. mood swings/depression/anxiety: None of these were present before I began taking the pill. I cry for no reason, and have a constant feeling of deep, deep worry. I have begun questioning everyone&#039;s motives, and feel hopeless.
2. Constant Sleeping: Before the pill, I would have to force myself to go to bed by 10, to be able to fall asleep by 11. I am exhausted by 8pm now, and generally crash by 9. 
3. Cramps: stabbing pains, like with a period.
4. Breast tenderness
5. Pain during intercourse
6. Acne
7. Severe nausea
I am stopping this now and getting my life back.""",1.0,28
Bupropion,Depression,"""I have little side effects like a headache, but that is due to no appetite from this medication. Ever since I have been on it I feel wonderful again like I used to be. All I would sit around and cry and think I was useless but now that is gone all together. I&#039;m on 200mg and who knows I could have it increased if all goes well. Since I have been on this medication I have lost 14 lbs. I have no appetite so I have to force myself to eat which isn&#039;t till like 4 pm. I&#039;m so glad I&#039;m losing weight and not gaining. Who knows it could be a combination with my Lisinopril. I guess everyone is different but give it a try or ask your doctor if you can take it for weight loss, my doctor put me on it for weight loss and depression...Very very happy""",10.0,40
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Internet reviews made me a little apprehensive before I decided to get an IUD, but I already knew better than to prey too much about them because it&#039;s a fact that the majority of IUD reviews you&#039;ll find on the internet will be negative! Why? Because people are twice as likely to write a review if they had a bad experience; it&#039;s sort of like the media- it is twice as likely to cover a story if it&#039;s really bad. So don&#039;t let these reviews scare you! IUD placement should be a personal choice. You should go to a doctor that you trust, and they will assess your uterus, its size and shape as well as your cervix to see if an IUD will be compatible. They will know if your uterus is too small or if you cannot tolerate the procedure. 
My NP made me feel comfortable and relaxed when she inserted my Skyla IUD, and overall it wasn&#039;t bad at all! It&#039;s going to hurt, but it&#039;s over quickly and if you deep breathe (but do not hyperventilate) and distract your thoughts it&#039;s over before you know it. After the insertion I took 800mg ibuprofen and was on my way to school. I didn&#039;t feel a thing for a few hours until later that night I experienced some mild cramping. Overall I&#039;m really glad I made the decision to get the Skyla. I&#039;m a fan of birth control with the least amount of hormones possible so that my body can still balance and regulate its own hormones. Skyla has a localized effect so that you don&#039;t get many of the systemic side effects of the pill. 
It only took a couple of days for me to feel great and barely notice the IUD! Now I don&#039;t feel it at all.""",10.0,7
Citalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I spent a lot of my life struggling with generalized anxiety disorder. After suffering what I think was an un diagnosed breakdown my doctor changed me from Amitriptyline (very low dose) to Citalopram. Life has not got easier it is in fact the hardest it has ever been. I am divorced, out of work and struggling financially. However the Citalopram has relieved my anxiety and depression and made me happy for being alive. The only downfall is that I sometimes wonder if the lack of anxiety is the reason why I am not achieving financial freedom at the moment and that the Citalopram is causing complacency and making me too choosy,  Perhaps however it feels so good not to have a dark  heavy cloud over my head which was a constant source of mental pain""",10.0,23
ReliOn / Novolin 70 / 30,"Diabetes, Type 1","""Great medicine. No side effects.""",9.0,10
Orlistat,Obesity,"""I have only been on this medication for 2 months now in my first weigh in I lost 6lb 6oz and my second weigh in I lost the same again, overall 12lb 12oz just 2lb short of a stone couldn&#039;t believe I&#039;ve lost weight so quick when I could never lose weight on my own, I&#039;ve not exercised on these tablets and have just ate normal which is naughty of me, I started off at 21 stone and I&#039;m now at 20 got a long way to go as my goal is back to 8 stone from what I was originally if I keep this up tho and eat healthily and exercise more I&#039;ll be slim before I know it and I&#039;ll be happy again""",10.0,167
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""My third colonoscopy, and first time using Suprep - Yes, the taste is similar to salty, grape-flavored cough syrup.  Was able to drink it down using a straw, and was able to follow it with the first 16-oz cup of water - it did indeed work fast!  in less than 30 mins for me.  However, I was so waterlogged I could barely drink the second 16-oz cup of water, and the sensation of wanting to vomit was there (not for the Suprep, but for the additional 2 cups of water!!) -

My next does will be tomorrow morning (10am); with my procedure starting at 2pm.  This process and produce is so much better than my first experience.  Though I wish there was an easier means to be cleaned out.""",9.0,13
Linaclotide,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""Gave me severe constipation. I&#039;ve had to take laxatives, have gas pains and bloated more than before""",1.0,16
Benlysta,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""I have SLE and have been on Benlysta for 1-1/2 years now. I could barely walk or function prior to my diagnosis, SLE Lupus, RA and Hoshimotos. I felt better during the first 3 months of infusions than I do now.  I had one really bad 3-month flare this year but my rheumatologist kept on top of it.  I felt the drug go through my entire body for the first 8 infusions. No kidding. Lightheaded, metallic taste in my mouth and a little woozy. I always drove myself to and from infusions and went directly home to rest afterwards, as it made me very groggy within a hour. If you are sensitive to drugs, have someone drive you. I experienced diarrhea a few hours after infusions for the first year. You must take an antihistamine before being infused.""",10.0,10
Elmiron,Interstitial Cystitis,"""Sure glad I researched and found this medicine. All others were awful. I do warn you though that Elmiron takes about 2 months to work and I have to continue taking it forever. I usually give up on medicines if they don&#039;t work in a week, sure glad I gave this a chance.  There are zero side effects.  You must follow directions about taking an hour before eating and you must stay away from alcohol and caffeine religiously.  I found that if I stay away from irritants I can decrease dose to only one a day, but as soon as I have a coke or beer or chocolate I get a flare up for a month or more.""",8.0,61
Relpax,Migraine,"""I&#039;ve had migraines for the last 10 years.  Replax is the 2nd prescription I&#039;ve tried.  Two hours after the 1st dose my migraine was no longer in the usual cluster location my entire brain was ready to explode.  As directed I took the 2nd dose.  After 8 hours I finally felt better in that I could function again.  24 hours later I&#039;m still &quot;foggy&quot;, sleepy and have had several rebound headaches.  I will not take this drug again.""",4.0,6
Frovatriptan,Migraine,"""Frova takes away the throbbing pain associated with my menstrual migraines to allow me to get through the day without being bed-ridden.  I don&#039;t have to dread my monthly visitor so much now.  I agree with the comment on the pricing...way too expensive for just 9 tablets!""",9.0,4
Trulance,Chronic Idiopathic Constipation,"""On my 3d pill and nothing.....?  How long is supposed to be before things start moving?""",1.0,8
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate,Hyperhidrosis,"""Well I&#039;ve had excessive sweating for years. I had gone to my doctor and was prescribed Drysol and within twenty minutes of applying it my skin broke into an extremely painful,  bumpy rash. I followed all the instructions, no shaving before putting it on, just a thin layer not to rub it in etc.  I&#039;m sure the product works, I just have extremely sensitive skin so I&#039;ll just need to continue looking for a product or medical procedure that works.""",3.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on this pill for a year and love it. No weight gain and I finally feel like myself after trying several pills. No anxiety, no crazy mood swings. The first two months I did not get a period which freaked me out. Took two pregnancy tests, both negative each month. I called my gyno and he said because this pill has 3 extra hormone pills each month it can stop menstrual bleeding.  After month 2 and 3, my period came back but it is light every month. (One day with a pantyliner, that&#039;s it!) I used to get awful cramps and have horrible acne with the other pills; I don&#039;t have this anymore with Loestrin. Only thing I noticed is one to two days before I&#039;m due for my period I get weepy and cry over nothing. No big deal though.""",10.0,1
Daytrana,ADHD,"""My son was diagnosed with ADHD at 5. My friends, society along with my own guilt made me feel like a horrible mom for considering meds. Kind of was horrible for my son he hated school and cried to not go. 1st was a constant struggle and when we started trying different medicines. They all turned him in the &quot;zombie&quot; you hear about. I stopped trying medicines and thought we would just have to deal with 3-4 hours of homework a night. In 2nd grade we heard about Daytrana. My son made a huge improvement in school. His teacher (who is wonderful) was amazed by his focus in class. My son went from being an intelligent child who could not focus to an exceptional student. The red marks caused by the patch are hard to see as a parent, but my sons self worth out ways them.""",9.0,38
Paroxetine,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve recently gotten off a 2.5 year paxil treatment for my social anxiety. My main issue was sweaty face/body and red face breakout. I was first perscribed 20mg but as nothing changed after 2 months I was put on 40mg. It certainly helped. I was quiet tired in the beginning but it got better. I felt the side effects as I gained over 10kg in the past 1.5, and also I didn&#039;t have much of a sex drive and almost impossible to orgasm (I&#039;m Male). Regardless though it helped my life for the better. Unfortunately stopping recently was a bad idea, my anxiety has returned along with a certain feel of depression. I&#039;ll be returning to paxil starting tomorrow with 20mg, and see how it goes. Regardless of the side effects etc, it did help me in my life.""",8.0,23
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""I was prescribed Adderall XR for lack of focus and attention. After being on the medicine (10 mg) for 4 days I felt very confused and had trouble talking. I was stumbling over my words and second guessing myself. My appetite was altered (as expected) but I made sure I ate frequently. I also noticed I was very impulsive and short tempered, more than usually. I just wasn&#039;t my normal self on this medicine. I&#039;m glad it has worked for many people, but it did not agree with me.""",5.0,37
Mirena,Birth Control,"""It&#039;s the best thing ever! My period&#039;s are light and I don&#039;t have the severe cramps that I had before. The only bad thing is the mild weight gain.""",10.0,2
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""I think this drug works.  Took the wafers after my boyfriend died and they helped me get through the day really well.  I don&#039;t feel like this is nearly as strong as Xanax or Ativan and I function perfectly normally when taking it.  I was prescribed 1 mg 3x/day and it was good, then was put on 0.5mg 3x and I don&#039;t notice it at all.  I take Effexor also which helps with anxiety.  Also, recovering heroin addict so this plus Suboxone helps a lot although doctor doesn&#039;t like to prescribe it because I have a history of serious addiction.  Be wary, this is one of those drugs like Xanax where you can take a lot and think you are okay but everyone else can see that you are &quot;off&quot;. Don&#039;t mix with narcotics.""",9.0,66
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had my Implanon inserted in my arm in August of 2010. I still haven&#039;t gotten my period and it&#039;s February 2011. I&#039;m so happy that I gave up on Lo-estrin Fe birth control pill. I was having a hard time taking the pill on time. The switch has made my life so less stressful. I&#039;ve saved money from buying regular birth control. Implanon cost me only $40 for 3 years. My other birth control cost me $25 a month PLUS girl products. This has been a huge savings. I have had acne problems, but I ended up getting some nice face wash. I was a little hesitant about getting it done since all the negative reviews. You just have to try it for yourself.""",9.0,0
Phenytoin,Epilepsy,"""I have had good but not great response with Dilantin. The medicine helps to reduce my seizures significantly but the side effects are not fun. I experience shaking hands, anxiety, and being very klutzy and forgetful. I have been on the medication for just over nine years and the seizures have slowed, but even on the treatment I&#039;ll still experience grand mals that are significant; but not as bad as they used to be. I was just wondering what the real long term effects are, and what to look out for.""",7.0,14
Citalopram,Depression,"""I was on celexa for about a month. I started feeling very paranoid and started showing psychotic symptoms that I&#039;ve never had before. I ended up in the hospital for a week. I still have anxiety problems to this day. Be careful with this medication.""",1.0,44
Gabapentin,Insomnia,"""600mg helps me to stay alsleep""",9.0,25
Budeprion XL,Depression,"""This generic works very well for me. I switched to the generic because my insurance carrier recommended me to do so.  I feel much better and I didn&#039;t even know I was depressed. Only thing is I have no energy.""",9.0,9
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""I completed the 12 week treatment with Harvoni and my viral load is undetectable. Years ago I was on Interferon for 18 months and always thought of just stopping it due to the side effects being so devastating. So with my experience with the old drugs that were being used for Hep C , there&#039;s no comparison to the side effects of Harvoni. To me Harvoni is a type of wonder drug due to the lack of devastating side effects and for me unlike the others that were used in the old days, Harvoni works""",10.0,46
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I am 23 years old and I got the Implanon inserted in October of 2009 and didn&#039;t experience any bleeding the first few months. Now, I have been spotting for the past 3 weeks and am experiencing EXTREME mood swings. It is taking a toll on my fiance and I am considering having it removed. I also am having slight and sudden pain from the rod of the Implanon. No weight gain or acne though. I used to use the Nuvaring. """,5.0,2
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""I&#039;ve been using Androgel about a Year now. I&#039;m 42, have had zero drive since early 30&#039;s Started me on 8-pumps, now to 9-pumps. 

I saw someone mention potential effects of Depression, it&#039;s not helped mine.  I also use Cytomel. (Adjunct Depression Treatment--however also HYPOthyroid. Me no Muscle Mass/Depression/Weight Loss

The most pronounced effects, *MUCH* firmer erections. (like 16 again). That alone is worth it (no need for Cialis). Definitely recommend that alone.""",8.0,52
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I started Contrave daily 3 months ago. Initially, I had a bit of trouble falling asleep and felt mildly light headed and sometimes dizzy and lightheaded  when I was getting out of bed or getting up up from a chair. I did not think this new pill was working for me and then,as I hung in and with patience-I began to lose weight.
I am happy to report I have now lost 25 lbs. It has been so very long that I have been able to lose this kind of weight.
I a very pleased.
Just hope CONTRAVE is safer than the last FDA approved diet pill, that caused heart valve damage.

Lauren R""",9.0,16
Sertraline,Depression,"""I wish I could put more than 10. This medicine saved me. I struggled for depression for 3 yrs. I didn&#039;t even know I had depression, everyone just told me it was probably my experiences that is making me feel down &amp; it takes time to get over these experiences. However, I felt like I was alone and numb because I couldn&#039;t get over it.I felt I was too sensitive to live in this world &amp; couldn&#039;t understand why there was always this heavy cloud over me. It kept getting worst and worst. I felt this was how my life would be forever. When I started taking this medication, it completely changed my life! I&#039;m so grateful everyday &amp; if I could turn back time I would have told myself to take it sooner. It was THE biggest change of my life for the better!""",10.0,47
Zoloft,Depression,"""I was prescribed Zoloft for depression and I was on it for a month before I had to get off. After three weeks I started noticing a lack of feeling and it became difficult to orgasm and once the fourth week came around I was completely unable to orgasm. I want to give it zero stars because of how much that affected me personally but it did help a lot with my depression and I was starting to feel more like myself.""",4.0,16
Alesse,Birth Control,"""My skin was great before and after starting Alesse! I&#039;ve had no weight gain and my periods are extremely light. I no longer need to use painkillers for menstrual pain and my moods have been stable.""",10.0,9
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Hello all! I&#039;m 20, a college student with no kids. I just got the IUD Skyla inserted Thursday, October 15th 2015. The insertion itself, was quick but uncomfortable- as far as pain goes, I would rate it around a 7. But all in all, it didn&#039;t last more than 1 minute. So, now I am two days after insertion and still have mild cramping. Better than yesterday however. My period has become lighter and completely stopped today. I am still waiting for the cramps to stop, but they are tolerable- my heating pad, and pamprin has been my bestfriend. At the end of the day, I don&#039;t regret my decision. I haven&#039;t felt moody, nausea, or any really side effects- just mild, period like, cramps. Other than the cramps, I am happy with my Skyla. I recommend it.""",9.0,4
Amitiza,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have tried amitiza and yes it worked and got me to use the bathroom but didn&#039;t do very much for my stomach pain. I did get some relief just from going. I also had to take way over recomended dose to get anything significant.
""",5.0,38
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Some of the reviews here seem to be misleading. What works for some women, may cause horrible side effects for others. I&#039;ve tried a few different BC pills and even the Depo-Provera shot. My Dr. suggested I switch to Lyza because I was getting frequent migraines with the last pill I was on. I have not had a migraine since I switched to Lyza! It&#039;s been over a year since I switched and I haven&#039;t experienced any weight gain, change in mood, etc. Overall, I&#039;ve had a wonderful experience with this birth control. Only downside is that my periods are inconsistent.. Sometimes I will go a couple months w/o one. But I also don&#039;t take it at the same time every day (oops!)""",8.0,8
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had this implant for 1 year and 2 months now and it&#039;s the best type of birth control I have tried yet.  I had a 9 day period a month after getting the implant in and had spotting for about 4 days a few months after that. Since then, I haven&#039;t had any type of period or spotting and it is very convenient. My doctor said that women who are on the smaller side tend to work well with this medicine (I&#039;m 5&#039;1 and 100 pounds) and in my case he was right. I haven&#039;t experienced any weight gain or skin problems. The only thing I have noticed is my sex drive is lower than it used to be, but that could be due to my anxiety. Not all women have positive experiences with this, but I absolutely think it is work a try.""",9.0,11
Tamsulosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Started getting some relief within 24 hrs of starting, which is considerably faster than the doc said. Still some hesitancy, but flow much better. No side effects. Hard to complain. Just do it! I suffered too long, might have done some damage had I gone much longer.""",9.0,125
Duloxetine,Depression,"""This medication is very difficult to get off of.  I recently began taking tamoxifen for breast cancer, only to find out that Cymbalta blocks the metabolism of it, and I should come off it. EASIER SAID THAN DONE.""",2.0,15
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I don&#039;t have the typical insomnia. I can fall asleep (very easily, so easily I&#039;ve almost considered myself to be slightly narcoleptic). But I can&#039;t stay asleep, and I don&#039;t fall into that deep sleep that you&#039;re supposed to. I wake up several times a night and even though I can fall right back to sleep, if you&#039;re not getting &quot;restful sleep&quot; then you&#039;re going to be tired. Ambien knocks me out! I take 10 mg. I am a 230lb female so I need the 10mg to sleep for 7 to 8 hours. Sometimes if I am just exhausted I can break it in half and sleep fine. But 10mg is perfect for me. But I am co-dependent on it now. I don&#039;t mind it so much. It&#039;s nice to know I will be rested after going to bed at 10pm and waking up at 6am.""",10.0,8
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""Took one tablet around 4:30/5 o&#039;clock pm. By the time I went to bed around 8:30 my stomach felt very bloated and uncomfortable. Around 1 am I was awake with horrible, horrible cramps - I felt nauseous and sweaty as well but still could not go. Finally the cramps subsided after about an hour. I woke up again around 6:30. Cramps were slight but still could not go. After a cup of coffee I was finally able to go (normal bm) around 7:30 am. Went a couple more times in the next hour. Stools were loose but not diarrhea worthy. It&#039;s 9 am and the cramps are almost gone/very slight. I feel better for the most part but still slightly nauseous.""",5.0,5
Gabapentin,Migraine,"""I have been having chronic migraines for 5 years now and probably 50 other prescriptions wrote for me and finally gabapentin is like a miracle for me.My migraines were 24/7 with tension in shoulders and neck.  Felt little tired and strange first day but great relief now. My doctor and neurologist all but gave up on me and was filling pretty depressed.  Thank you gabapentin!!!!!""",10.0,63
Duloxetine,Chronic Pain,"""I&#039;ve had RA for 56 years, and of course pain. Before having my gastric surgery I had tremendous pain in my lower back. A nurse friend who also as RA said I should try it, I took 30mg the first night and rocketed out of bed the next morning; the second night/morning the same thing, no pain and the flexibility to jump right out of bed. The third night I was wondering if I was just having a good couple of mornings, so I skipped the dose; I woke up at 2am with excruciating pain and downed the cymbalta. The next morning around 9am, I launched out of bed forgetting all about any pain. Bottom line, for me it was a God send, like most meds; you can&#039;t expect everyone to react the same. It&#039;s not rocket science people, get a weeks worth of samples.""",9.0,63
Solifenacin,Urinary Incontinence,"""Wow!  My urinary incontinence started several years ago and I&#039;ve been wearing pads. I decided it was time to let my doctor order me a pill.  He gave me samples of Vesicare and I have taken them for one month.  They really worked for me.  Now when I get the urge, I head for the bathroom immediately but I have not wet my pants.  I have not had the side effects that some of you have had.  I have had a &quot;raspy&quot; voice a few times but chalked it up to postnasal drip which I&#039;ve always had but even that has cleared up some so maybe that&#039;s the &quot;dry mouth&quot; part of it but it&#039;s certainly is not a problem..I still have lots of saliva. It&#039;s expensive even with my insurance covering 80% but after reading other medicine reviews, I guess I&#039;ll stay with it.""",10.0,103
Miconazole,Tinea Corporis,"""This is an easy to apply cream that turns into a dry powder and stays right where you put it!  It is an excellent drying antifungal treatment.

""",10.0,21
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""Really helps with my anxiety. Don&#039;t know what I&#039;d do without it.""",10.0,3
Cymbalta,Anxiety,"""I started this pill 3 weeks ago and it is really working for me. I am much happier and my attacks are gone. The first night I had terrible pains in my stomach but after that night no more problems. I am on 60mgs and the only negative thing I have noticed about it is that if I forget to take it I get a really bad headache in the morning and feel hung over. Overall I love it.""",9.0,27
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medicine has changed my life!! I have battled depression for years. Although my psychiatrist had me on more than 1 antidepressant I would still have days I would get up and be in a black hole. I never knew how long it would last - days or weeks. My diagnosis was Major Depressive Disorder - Reoccurring. I just couldn&#039;t understand with all the meds why I still struggled so much with the monster of depression. I talked to my psychiatrist about it and he started Latuda. The sky is bluer the grass is greener and I know what joy is!""",10.0,62
Augmentin,Sinusitis,"""I had relief after Day 1!""",9.0,33
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""The Nexplanon is effective in preventing pregnancy. However, I experienced two pretty severe side effects while using it. A week after insertion I developed terrible acne, then about two months in experienced depression. I do not have a history of depression or a family history of this. It came out of no where very quickly and was really quite bad, the worst of it lasting a week or so then slowly fading away. I felt right away that it was likely the Nexplanon. I had it removed and my symptoms ceased and have not had a reoccurrence of depression or the acne since having it removed.""",3.0,6
Avapro,High Blood Pressure,"""It&#039;s good.""",7.0,21
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""2nd screening colonoscopy. Last one 11 years ago and the prep then was pretty stressful.  This time, it went great. Sipped the 1st dose at 6:00PM, thought it was not working then bam! At 3:00AM the 2nd dose was downed in one tip of the cup. I did notice adding additional water cups with the 1st dose, kept me going for two hours. 2nd dose I stuck to the plan. No side affects others are seeing. No headache, no bloating, no cramping. Just a successful prep with an all clear at procedure time.""",10.0,18
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""I was prescribed topamax as a migraine preventative &amp; had a terrible experience from it. Not only did it fail to prevent migraines, it made me develop kidney stones. I had never had one before using this awful drug,which also made me feel constantly tired &amp; forgetful. The worst part is that once you kidney stones your body is more susceptible to getting them again &amp; you most certainly will. For anyone unfamiliar with the pain from kidney stoned I can assure you it is sheer agony. And even worse is the hellacious migraine that lasts for days that comes along with it. It&#039;s so bad that even medicines like imitrex won&#039;t work on it. There are blogs &amp; websites which tell of the awful experiences people have had with this drug. Beware.""",1.0,22
Isosorbide mononitrate,Angina,"""I&#039;ve been on it 8 days.  The dosage is 30 mg.  I&#039;m having stiff neck.  The most terrible headache.  It is for Angina.  It is helping the chest pain.  They say after a few weeks headaches will subside.  I sure hope so.""",2.0,1
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""Paragard works as a birth control method. I used it for a year and 2 months. I was on my period for tat entire year and 2 months. Heavier periods are effective enough as birth control""",7.0,7
Prolia,Osteoporosis,"""Prolia shot given July 26, 2012!.  Immediately had every dermatological problem listed in the ad:Itching, rash all over body except for face, extreme pain, dry skin, repeated biopsies, thousands of dollars for doctors, prescriptions, lotions and potions.  Left calf&#039;s skin completely peeled off like the bark of a tree and has never recovered four years later!!  Even now it is again broken out in oozing rashes around the ankle, but the entire leg hurts.  I must keep the hair on my legs shaved very close or when I am exercising in the Y pool, the leg is painful just 
with the movement of the tiny hairs in the water. The pain is inside as well as on the surface of my skin. These bad side effects continue! Have pictures of early rash available.""",1.0,138
Epiduo,Acne,"""I have literally tried everything, aside from Accutane. My doctor gave me a prescription of Spironolactone along with some Epiduo. The spironolactone made me feel weird, and I almost passed out. I gave up on that quickly and began using the samples. I called my doctor to let him know that the Epiduo was working! For the first time in as long as I can remember, I was waking up with NO new zits. After a month of using Epiduo I am 75% clear and even my scars are fading faster. This has been the biggest blessing for me!""",10.0,41
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""For a little background, I had my 1st yeast infection at 20 after a course of powerful antibiotics. Ever since, I got them every 3-6 months for the last two years. Mine almost never itched, but the discharge is just... unappealing, no? 

I find Monistat is really a &quot;facilitative&quot; cure. I take the 7-day, which is less concentrated than the 1 day many doctors advise against (I&#039;m also a premed graduate) so I experience no burning. Just a little warmth. For me, Monistat helps clear up the yeast so I can tackle the real problem: improper pH and bacterial imbalance. Ladies, try the 7-day miconazole with a good, refrigerated probiotic - at least 15 billion cultures! I&#039;m not sure about chronic sufferers, but I was recurrent and it worked.""",8.0,8
Flagyl,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""I was put on this drug, intravaneously, following emergency surgery for an anal abcess.  When I awoke in the hospital several hours after surgery, the first reaction felt like hot, fluid fire being poured down my throat...burning my mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach.  After that, I immediately began havid horrid hallucinations...saw several dark, death shadows hovering over me and flying across the ceiling and walls.  I immediately called the nurse and told her about the symtoms, and insisted that she remove all IVs (she wasn&#039;t very symphathetic).  I finally slept for a couple of hours, but when I awoke, I had an awful metallic taste in my mouth that lasted for 2 weeks after I was released.""",1.0,2
Thorazine,Light Sedation,"""The intramuscular is far better than oral, I found.  The only drawback is that you will have a very sore bottom afterwards.  Thorazine IM does hurt, but it&#039;s well worth it in the long run if your stomach gets upset very easily.  The onset is much quicker, yet the effect is more mellow than the same dose given orally.  Again, Thorazine IM does hurt so keep that in mind if it ever suggested.""",10.0,16
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""First off, I looked in here to see when it was best to take the pill. My doctor Always prescribes me one &quot;Just in case&quot; Whenever he give me antibiotics.... But the first thing i saw was how much people are spending on these.... There is an app called good Rx.com that I usually get coupons from for the more EXPENSIVE prescriptions BUT at ALL Walmart stores Diflucan is $4.00! PERIOD!!!!! SAME AS ANTIBIOTICS..... JUST TELL THEM DO NOT RUN YOUR INSURANCE. HOPE THAT HELPS! :)""",10.0,40
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Taste not bad.  Better than the old product, a little stomach discomfort but overall it&#039;s good.""",8.0,23
Paxil,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""Started on 10mg. It helped my anxiety a lot, but I would HAVE to take naps during the day or I couldn&#039;t function. That improved after several months. I upped the dose to 20mg. I forgot what it was like to have social anxiety. It was wonderful.

The downside to this is that I gained 45 pounds in those 11 months. I&#039;m 5&#039;5. I went from 115 to 160. I&#039;ve never had issues with weight. I&#039;ve always had trouble GAINING weight. I didn&#039;t want to gain this much. No change in my exercise routine or eating habits. I had to go off of it because it was destroying my self esteem and causing depression. The withdrawals were hell, but I&#039;m gradually losing the weight I gained now that I&#039;m off of it. I&#039;m so disappointed, but hopefully I can find another med.""",6.0,20
Afrezza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Been on Life Changing Afrezza for 14+ Months! No LUNG. issues! My A1C is Now Near Remission!  I Am on 60- 8 Unit &amp; 30- 12 Unit package Monthly! Works Great! Easy to take! Just BREATH!E!""",10.0,13
Zovia,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been very happy with the results: no unplanned pregnancies, consistent weight, very little mood swings, no acne, etc. I&#039;m over 30, used Zovia for over 10 years and no big complaints. For a period of time my insurance didn&#039;t cover this formulary so I switched to another and while on that I noticed severe mood swings. As soon as I found out Zovia was covered again I requested my Doctor put me back on it and I felt much better immediately. However, the last few months I&#039;ve noticed the week prior and during my period craving a lot more sweets. I don&#039;t know if they&#039;ve made some changes to it recently or if its an increase in stress or my age influencing hormones &amp; metabolism, but I don&#039;t feel the same.""",9.0,2
Treximet,Migraine,"""Yes, the migraine went away. Its the side effects. Appetite immediately went down the drain, irritable, most of all itchy. Itchy all over like crawling skin. Even worse the itching focused on my manhood if ya catch the drift. Loosing my mind.... I don&#039;t recommend it.""",4.0,2
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I switched to this from Ortho Tri Cyclen six months ago to help with unwanted facial hair. It hasn&#039;t helped and it&#039;s made my hair and skin very oily. My skin hasn&#039;t looked this bad since I was sixteen. I&#039;m using acne toner, spot treatment, oil-free moisturizer, and a foundation for acne-prone skin and none of it has made any difference. I have constant mood swings and cry easily. I&#039;m switching back to Ortho Tri Cyclen next week.""",5.0,5
Magnesium hydroxide,Constipation,"""I have dealt with constipation for years. I have no other health issues and am at a normal weight. Even when eating very healthy, lots of veggies, fruit and fiber, no processed food and drinking lots of water,  there are problems. I hate laxatives and stool softeners. I heard being low in magnesium can cause chronic constipation, so I thought I&rsquo;d try milk of magnesia. It has changed my life. It does not give me diarrhea, it allows me to eliminate normally like I did when I was younger. I take 30 ml every night and have two normal bowel movements the next morning between wake up and about noon. I can go to the bathroom completely too, without feeling like there&rsquo;s always more there that won&rsquo;t come out. I highly recommend it for a gentle solution""",9.0,0
Concerta,ADHD,"""When I first took Concerta, I was more able to concentrate on hard tasks, such as writing and doing math calculations. When I stopped taking this medication, I was unable to pay attention in class, and kept misplacing flash drives and pencils. Plus, I&#039;ve got a bunch of D&#039;s and F&#039;s on essay assignments because I&#039;ve been leaving ADD untreated for six months. 

Concerta helped me concentrate, but it didn&#039;t make me too jittery or not focused enough, and it feels just right. When I came back to the medication, after six months of not taking it, I&#039;ve had the best school days I&#039;ve ever had in my life. This medication works, no nonsense, just don&#039;t drink too much coffee or energy drinks if you don&#039;t want a fast or irregular heartbeat.""",10.0,62
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Ovarian Cysts,"""I have been taking this since March 23, 2011 and I started my period back on April 6, 2011 after one year without one because of my PCOS. I have been on my period for 9 days now and I am not sure how much longer I am going to be on it. """,3.0,2
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I had bi-lateral ankle surgery in March and was put on Demerol, which at the time helped. Was given Vicodin for break through pain. Found out I was allergic to the anchor that was put in so had a second surgery in July. This time again given Demerol and Vicodin but did NOT help. Ended up in hospital with shots of Dilaudid. Doctor then gave me Percocets for breakthrough pain and it worked wonders! I could sit in my recliner and not just cry in pain. Now I&#039;m back in a cast having more ankle issues (same ankle) and the doctor put me on icodins at first but at last visit since pain was still high and blood pressure was up (I usually run very low) he prescribed me Percocet 5/325. They are life savers! The pain went from 10 to 4 tops!""",10.0,10
Ranolazine,Angina,"""My doctor started me on two doses daily (am and pm) in August, 2011.  The second day on it, I was on a camping trip and developed an itchy rash on my lower arms and hands, and my lower legs. I didn&#039;t connect it to the Ranexa so I went to my regular doctor and my dermatologist.  The dermatologist told me to stop taking the Ranexa and wait for my my cardiologist to come back in town. As it turned out I was having a &quot;sun sensitivity&quot; to the medicine. He cut my dosage to once at night and I have not had any more problems with a rash.  However, a month or so after I started taking the medicine, I started having &quot;shaking episodes&quot;.  I did tell my cardiologist the last time I saw him.  It is mainly my hands shaking.""",8.0,57
Soma Compound with Codeine,Pain,"""Soma compound with codeine works great for my back pain. """,9.0,13
Aldactone,Alopecia,"""It has help me to grow hair back on my head and assist in breast growth""",9.0,133
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 25 yrs old, I got my Implanon inserted 02/08/2008, it been 19 months. When I first got it, there was a lot of bleeding, I didn&#039;t like it. My periods were like clock work before insertion, But when I got the Implanon it was out of whack. But I guess my body had to get used to this new foreign body inside of me. It&#039;s different for everyone. I&#039;m not having the problem with weight gain, or hair loss, but I do get headaches and my breast are sore sometimes. I like it because I&#039;m not worried about contraception. But like I say it different for everyone, my periods are normal now. I&#039;m dealing with the side effects, better than another kid.""",5.0,5
TriNessa,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for 4.5 years. Started right before freshman year and I gained 20 lbs within a couple months which left HORRIBLE stretch marks. I lost that after a year and got back to original weight. Good for birth control but i have to switch due to spotting after period and periods becoming heavier... it&#039;s just not strong enough for me anymore. Would recommend but unfortunately I just need something else. It also really helped my acne. Switching to the shot now.""",7.0,1
Latanoprost,"Glaucoma, Open Angle","""After using for one month noticed cloudy vision, runny nose, sore throat, joint pain and general fatigue. Finally realized all these side effects were from the drops and stopped using them. All above mentioned side effects began to abate after 48 hours. This stuff is poison. People don&rsquo;t usually think that eye drops affects anything other than eyes. They are wrong. Very wrong.""",1.0,2
Duloxetine,Depression,"""After 5 years on Cymbalta, I cannot say enough about its effectiveness. I really can&#039;t speak to the claims of pain relief, but as far as depression and anxiety, it&#039;s the best I can recommend. The insurance has tried several times to get my Dr to prescribe Celexa, or Effexor, but neither work like Cymbalta. Initially, I was a little spacy, and jittery, but those went away with time. I&#039;d hate to have to pay for it as is. But, overall, I&#039;d rather not take anything than to have to switch.""",10.0,72
Ondansetron,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Most useless medication I&rsquo;ve ever been on, I am taking it for severe morning sickness all day and it has done nothing.. I&rsquo;m still vomiting and having nausea constantly. I don&rsquo;t understand how this is suppose to work for someone going through chemotherapy when it doesn&rsquo;t even help a pregnant women the slightest.""",1.0,3
Dapsone,mis,"""My Dermatitis Herpetiformis started showing up around 7th grade. For three years, my parents took me to countless doctors. Before being diagnosed, I don&#039;t think I wore a short sleeve shirt in public, no matter how hot it was, for fear of being ridiculed for my disgusting skin. Finally I was diagnosed and prescribed Dapsone, and this medicine has helped me overcome this painful and mentally exhausting disease. I know those who have Dermatitis Herpetiformis know what I mean when I say this disease can control your life if not treated. I was scared to go to the pool because of it. Dapsone has done wonders, and I&#039;ve been lucky enough to not have a single side effect (knock on wood).""",10.0,11
Synvisc-One,Osteoarthritis,"""Well I have had a Synvisc injection in each knee once a week for the past 3 weeks.  Unfortunately, the swelling and stiffness has been almost unbearable.  I have a very high tolerance to pain but it has kept me up at night for the past week.  I am now icing my knees for 20 minutes every 2 hours and staying off of my feet as much as possible.  I have read that these side affects can last up to 3 weeks (I hope not).  It is very difficult to get up off of the toilet and have had to use a cane the last 2 days.  It has now been a month since my first injection and I noticed the symptoms worsened with each one!   They have cost me $700 from Canada.  Insurance would not pay for medication.""",6.0,38
Dilaudid,Chronic Pain,"""In Sept 2006 I was in a bus accident had been in such pain nothing was working, my blood pressure would sky rocket do to the pain, nothing was helping until I got the Dilaudid IV in the hospital, I also have to take zofran for nausea. I had overgone 5 back surgeries in 10 years. I never needed pain medication until the bus accident.
They tried tordol, morphine, percocet, but nothing helped. I was on a high dosage of Dilaudid for 3 years until my screws were removed in 11-2013. I have been going off dilaudid for 3 yrs now. I take 3.  4 mg tabs a day it takes almost 1 hour to work, but it only helps the pain for about 3-4 hours. This should only be used when nothing else will. I am so thankful.""",6.0,21
Levetiracetam,Seizures,"""I am 16, I have had Juvenille Myoclonic Epilepsy for almost 2 years now and have been on keppra ever since. I experienced some weight loss, extreme depression, hallucinations, and memory loss. I&#039;ve only had one other grand mal seizure while on this and I do not jerk anymore. Though it works I wish I felt alive and awake during normal daily tasks. If you can seek other medications for physiological and behavioral reasons, I suggest it.""",6.0,34
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""I have a history of diabetes, heart disease and have suffered with migraines my whole life. My weight was becoming a concern and I love to be active. I started on Qsymia Feb 5th. I was 220lbs and no waist. I am down 20 pounds. Issues I had to address were Constipation. I now take 2 magnesium 250 in the evening and make sure fiber and calorie intake is sufficient. I also wasn&#039;t sleeping great so I began taking Deep sleep, it is awesome so in combination I may only be losing 1/2 to 1lb a week. I feel like I am so going FORWARD. I am not as anxious about my weight not coming off fast. I haven&#039;t had but one or 2 headaches, not even a full scale migraines . Just be patient and really focus on making good changes along the way. Wish insurance covered it.""",9.0,41
Promethazine,Opiate Adjunct,"""I am on opiate pain medication for a back injury from a car accident, and the opiates make me nauseated and vomit. Pain doc put me on 25mg Promethazine 3X a day and it works wonders! It will make you a little sleepy, but once you get used to it then that feeling goes away. And I&#039;ve tried Tigan (Trimethobenzamide) which made nausea worse. Tried Zolfran (Ondansetron) which I hated because it taste nasty and that doesn&#039;t help when you are nauseated. I would HIGHLY recommend Promethazine for ANYONE who SUFFERS with nausea from opiates or has chronic nausea!""",10.0,51
Abreva,Herpes Simplex,"""This product definitely works! Please be forewarned that the pump style tube may stop working. Since mine stopped working before I could use it a second time, I decided to take it apart to pull out the medicine. What I found was a small pea sized amount within the overly long casing. Don&#039;t mistake the outer case as the amount you get because you are being ripped off! I bought the tube style &amp; it has 3x more product even though both styles claim to have the same amount.""",8.0,7
Acetaminophen / diphenhydramine,Headache,"""Back in January of 2004, I had a terrible migraine that would not go away. I finally took Excedrin PM, so I could sleep. I had a convulsion and I have had double vision ever since.""",1.0,3
Prochlorperazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I was given this for nausea that could not be helped with zofran. I take it on a as needed bases or when the zofran won&#039;t work. I have a lot of stomach issues and I can say this stuff definitely helps. It does make me a little sleep but I&#039;ll take that any day over feeling sick and throwing up. The down side is the restless side effect. I feel like I have to keep moving unless I somehow manage to fall asleep. Then I am knocked out. Sometimes I take valium or benadryl to combat the feeling. But that leaves me groggy and unable to function""",7.0,0
Sulfasalazine,Crohn's Disease,"""I&#039;ve only been taking this for 2 1/2 weeks but I&#039;m very impressed that my chronic loose stools have completely stopped! I&#039;ve noticed no negative side effects and if mild constipation is a side effect, I welcome it. I am now taking a little less loperamide and I&#039;ll be experimenting to see if increasing dosages of sulfasalizine will enable me to take even less loperamide. Later I&#039;ll get blood tests to make sure the new drug isn&#039;t having negative effects that I don&#039;t notice. After all these years dealing with diarrhea, I&#039;m so grateful my doc suggested I try this stuff!""",9.0,8
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I get bacterial vaginitis all the time because of my sugar. With taking this medicine I only suffered sore throat and a yeast infection. I have to take it for 14 days 2x a day. It does work just.... hate no drinking alcohol.""",8.0,43
Asenapine,Schizophrenia,"""My  first 4 days of 5mg am  and 5mg pm was horrible. OK I have IBS and have problems frequently. As soon as I started saphris I develop severe diarrhea with vomiting through the night, durring the day I am so cramped up (and having very nasty smelling burps) that I can&#039;t eat or take it anymore. I wish it could&#039;ve worked to help me as it has seemed to help so many others. But after the first four days of that I was ready to call it quits. I started and stopped 2 other meds at the time I started taking the saphris, so its taken about 3 weeks figuring out that it was the culprit. If only I could have been warned or read a review of this happening to other people. nasty experience""",1.0,5
Effexor,Depression,"""This drug ruined my life. It made me delusional, paranoid, aggressive, short tempered. As a result I lost my partner, my job and my house. Don&#039;t take it!""",1.0,14
Abilify,Depression,"""I take generic Cymbalta and have for 2 years. One day it just sucked, I was like really down, depressed and living like a hermit. I have been taking 10 milligrams of Abilify on top of the cymbalta 60 milligrams and so far I actually feel normal for the first time in my life. I am now smiling and going out , looking forward to fresh air and conversation again. Thank you Abilify, I am now getting back to life.""",10.0,61
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was just prescribed this yesterday. I&#039;m starting at 20mg. After my first dose, I already feel better. I had a peaceful calm feeling. I&#039;ve tried every ssri except for paxil and i think I&#039;ve found the one. I switched from luvox. It was ok but felt like something else would be better. Especially because of luvox side effects. The other plus to celexa is I&#039;m not hungry. I&#039;ve gained 30lbs previously from zoloft. I&#039;ve lost some since stopping. I&#039;m hoping celexa continues to help with weight loss.

I&#039;ve got a good feeling about this.""",9.0,52
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I just started taking Vyvanse today and have already seen an outstanding improvement! I am an 18 year old mother that struggled throughout high school, not because of intelligence, but lack of motivation to complete things such as homework or projects. I failed quite a few classes and ended up having to take a second senior year. Since my daughter was born and I now have a house to clean and all other kinds of &quot;mommy duties,&quot; I really found myself struggling. It was to the point of a failing relationship and disappointment to my family and my significant other. I was unable to just focus on a task and complete it. But today, I did everything I needed to do and then some and I feel great. Very pleased so far.""",9.0,39
Asenapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I like saphris but have experienced the nasty side effect of weight gain.  I had tried 4 other anti psychotics and all of them made me put on weight without relieving me of my bi polar symptoms.  I am staying on saphris because for the first time I feel normal. No more high highs or low lows.  However the increased appetite drives me nuts.  I literally obsess about food all day. I recently cut out all processed sugar to see if this helps. If anyone has any advice I&#039;d love to hear it.""",7.0,27
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""Was previously on lorazapam and switched to Valium in February. Since then I never felt relief and suffered every day from anxiety. It didn&#039;t matter if I took 2mg or 12mg I didn&#039;t feel better and in fact I felt more anxiety. A week ago I decided to stop it cold turkey and every day since I have felt 90% better. I&#039;m going through some withdrawal like tinnitus and night time sweats but I wake up better and have been feeling happiness. I strongly recommend staying off any benzodiazepine and if you are going to take it, only for bad panic attacks. Never take them daily as they are very addictive and quite difficult to get off of. They say that benzos are more difficult to get off of than heroin. Try Gabapentin for anxiety.""",1.0,11
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been on Bydureon for 3 months now and have found it to be effective at lower my blood sugar and decreasing my appetite. The side effects, however, have caused me to discontinue using it per my doctor&#039;s instructions.  I have been experiencing systems likened to having a stomach virus, bloated stomach, nausea and diarrhea, about every third to fourth week of the month. The effects are bad enough that I have had to miss work. I haven&#039;t experienced any knots at the injection site, but my goodness that&#039;s a large needle that has to be used!""",10.0,28
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""At the end of week three I was down 10 pounds without changing my eating habits. Worse side effect is constipation but it has gotten better. I find that I eat less, I put thought into what I eat and I have made healthier choices. My mood has been better and I feel more balanced than I used to so that is a plus. I&#039;m going to try a low fat diet and see what happens,""",7.0,13
Tessalon,Cough,"""The Tessalon didn&#039;t work at all. Coughing all night!""",1.0,28
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Birth Control,"""I can say that the only positive effect about this pill is that it prevented pregnancy. As long as I ate right before or after taking the pill I would not get nauseated. My periods never became lighter and I still had cramps. I did not develop acne or notice any weight gain, however. The reason why I stopped taking this pill was because I had overwhelming mood swings and depression. I also noticed a decrease in my sex drive.""",7.0,9
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I hate this thing. When I first got it, I read all the horror stories and bad reviews and was very nervous. I had a friend who had the nexplanon though and she had a fantastic experience so I thought I&#039;d take the risk and get it. Worst decision ever. Little would I know the next 15 months would consist of ridiculous bleeding, headaches, cramps, heat flashes, and COUNTLESS embarrassing moments. I&#039;m 19 and have bled through so much clothing, stuffing toilet paper in my underwear in public as if I was just learning how to deal with a period, and more. I do not recommend this at ALL. I guess the only positive thing I can say is that I&#039;m not pregnant """,4.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Into my second year on this and very pleased. The first two months adjusting were definitely a bit tough: nausea, headache, breast tenderness, bizarre acne. I stuck it out and very glad I did! After those two months, zero side effects. No period, no weight gain, nausea, cramps, or breast tenderness... Nothing! In fact, I&#039;m 37 &amp; I&#039;ve lost 20 lbs while on it. And most importantly, it&#039;s been effective in preventing pregnancy!""",9.0,52
Methotrexate,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""methotrexate  made me sick for days after taking it.  I was on it off and on for 7 years and in different ways and all made me sick.  If ur not in school or have kids ya its cool it kinda works if u don&#039;t have ra bad but if in school or have kids DONT TAKE.....""",2.0,16
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I am 21 years old and don&#039;t have any children. I have had the Mirena in for almost 2 years and at first I loved it, however I have had a few problems with it. I gained about 25 lbs, I am moody, not a very healthy appetite, no motivation for anything sometimes that included sex, but the past few months I have had nothing but stomach pain (scale of 1-10 about 8). It is very consistent and is there every day. I will be getting it taken out.""",1.0,2
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""My Pressure was about 220 over 130 when the doctor&#039;s office sent me to the ER. I had had Lisonipril before and had lost a lot of weight so it was under control without medication. I Gained the weight back and with it the blood pressure problem.I can say for certain most of the complaints on this drug are &quot;dose related&quot;. If your light headed and feel like you&#039;re tired you need a lesser dose. HIgh Blood pressure, versus low blood pressure, will make you feel bad or feel like garbage. Feeling great with hIgh BP is not good, is merely you got used to a different pressure.  Others complaining are attributing side effects to other diseases like infections or other things. My pressure is reduced to 150/82 effectively.""",10.0,12
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""As far as Birth Control goes, well I&#039;m not pregnant yet (and I don&#039;t use alternate protection) so I&#039;d say it works well in that aspect so I gave it a 6. However, I have had severe nausea, headaches (on the verge of migraines), and slight bloating. I have also been seriously tired all the time, I fall asleep all the time, anywhere, anytime, without control. I never had a problem staying awake for even a couple days without sleep until I started taking Apri. """,6.0,3
Alprazolam,Depression,"""Xanax has helped me so much for my depression and panic attacks. Even has helped a lot with my obsessive compulsive disorder. I don&#039;t have nearly as many compulsions since I&#039;ve started taking it.""",9.0,131
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""Do not take this pill. I am in the hospital because I have a blood clot in my lung. The doctor says its from this pill. They do list blood clots as one of the side effects.""",1.0,8
Citalopram,Depression,"""I have been taking Citalopram for about 2 months now. I was in a horrible state of anxiety, depression and de-personalisation. It had completely taken over my life. This medicine has been a life saver - however it only started to work for me after the first month of taking it. I want to encourage people to persist with it like I did, and hopefully you will experience the same benefits. Good luck to all.""",8.0,52
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;ve had a doctor prescribe the oral medication with a prior YI but because it was the beginning of the weekend I knew that I wouldn&#039;t be able to have it called into the pharmacy. I couldn&#039;t deal with symptoms of the YI any longer and decided to drive to see what was available over the counter. I purchased. Laid down and propped my lower half up to insert the medication as deep as comfortably possible so that it wouldn&#039;t drain quickly and further aggravate the skin that was already irritated. I read the reviews and was petrified at all of reviews of women claiming to have felt the ring if fire lol. I woke up feeling peachy. 90% by morning and felt better as time elapses thought the day. Great product! I would definitely recommend!!""",8.0,5
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""When I was on the pill, I had a hard time remembering to take it. My Dr. told me to try the Nuvaring since it was easier to remember. I have now been on it for a year, and I must say; it is a LOT easier to remember to change once a month instead of taking a pill everyday. What makes my score not a 10 is the fact that it has dramatically killed my sex drive. I am at the point where I don&#039;t want sex at all and that is affecting my marriage. It has also messed with my energy; it has made me tired all day. I go to bed beyond exhausted and wake up tired. If it wasn&#039;t for those two side effects I would stay on it. I am about to make my yearly &quot;check up&quot; and my going to ask my Dr. about the patch....I&#039;ve heard good things about it.""",7.0,1
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""If you&#039;re one of those girls who wouldn&#039;t stop bleeding with the depo shot, then I suggest you don&#039;t get it. I have had my period for the the last four months and I don&#039;t see it going away anytime soon. This wouldn&#039;t normally bother me, but recently it&#039;s been affecting my sex life. My boyfriend wants to wait for my period to go away. Unfortunately, that may not be for the next 2 years and 8 months when it&#039;s time for me to get this removed. It&#039;s a great strategy for preventing pregnancy. Except, for me, it&#039;s also preventing me from even having sex. This was suppose to let me have sex without worrying about getting pregnant. I don&#039;t have to worry about getting pregnant because this also seems to prevent sex.""",6.0,17
Celecoxib,Osteoarthritis,"""My osteoarthritis of my left hip and lower back was so bad yesterday morning that I could barely walk and was having awful muscle spasms, but after taking 200 mg of celecoxib my pain virtually vanished within two hours = this is a miracle drug for osteoarthritis ... so far no side effects. I will be taking 200 mg each morning for prevention.""",10.0,5
Pyridium,Dysuria,"""I have interstitial cystitis and also just finished a Z Pack for a sinus infection.  I got a yeast infection and was in desperate pain, extreme burning , swelling etc. I took a 200mg Pyridium pill and cut in half, as I remember how nauseated it had formerly made me. I weigh 110lbs and I am sensitive to most medicines, so I like to start smaller. I suggest you take it with food as it says that it doesn&#039;t interfere with the affect it has.  Will make your urine bright orange, so watch your white clothes.""",8.0,26
Seasonique,Endometriosis,"""I was put on this pill to hold endometriosis at bay. 7 weeks into taking the pill I got my period. It has been 9 days so far at the regular flow of my period. On my old pills, I was lucky enough to only get a period every 2 or 3 months. 

I am going to switch. At least on my old pills I know when I was getting my period.""",3.0,3
Diclofenac,Pain,"""Having been diagnosed with degenerative lumbar vertebrae-- this medicine is AWESOME. It works very well. I&#039;ve used it on my sore feet (lucky me with bunions! Too many years in high heels) and it works very well.  Also, I work at a computer and drive for work a lot, it really works miracles on tight/sore shoulder and neck areas, as another poster has mentioned.. you do feel more &quot;loose&quot; after you use it.

Finally, it smells pretty decent.  I was concerned that I&#039;d walk around smelling like Great Auntie Momo...  It just has a light, semi fresh smelling scent--not medicinal.""",9.0,25
Welchol,High Cholesterol,"""I had my gallbladder removed in 2002 and have been dealing with IBS after eating for 14 years and thought I had to just live with it as a consequence of surgery! I have had high cholesterol for years, so my primary care physician prescribed this drug. It stopped my IBS and will lower my cholesterol, it  also helps with my hypoglycemia. win,win,win.... im 57 and before using this drug I wasn&#039;t enjoying life much worried about toilets and heart disease or expecting to live a long full life.
Now 3 less thing&#039;s to worry about : )""",10.0,65
Flagyl,Trichomoniasis,"""I was prescribed 500mg of flagyl 2x a day for 7 days to cure my trichomoniasis. I can&#039;t tell you how happy I was to have the week over with. It made me depressed, anxious, and I was on vacation, which meant no alcohol while abroad, as alcohol interacts with the medicine severely. 

I should mention that I had researched the &quot;no alcohol&quot; warning quite a bit before my trip; I&#039;m also on an anti-depressant, which is also contraindicated with alcohol, but doesn&#039;t actually cause a reaction in my experience. It would appear that some people can tolerate modest consumption of alcohol while on flagyl while the large majority fall ill. I made the mistake of ordering a glass of wine. Huge mistake. HUGE. The sickness wasn&#039;t worth it. At least I&#039;m cured""",8.0,14
Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Works great.""",7.0,25
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""It works wonders. I like it.""",10.0,28
Benzonatate,Cough,"""I have had the worst cough for over a month and after going without sleep from coughing so much I was beginning to think nothing would ever make it stop! I was wrong. It has been a blessing and has stopped the cough almost completely.""",10.0,8
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""I am now on my eighth day ,and besides the slight nausea and the frequent bowel movements throughout the day (it&#039;s not affecting my working and taking care of my son&#039;s needs),I think that I&#039;m going to stick it out. I  was on the Enbrel sure click last year and because I caught an infection and my system was severely compromised, I was admitted to the hospital, in serious condition; so, no more Enbrel. I stayed clear for a few months after being taken off of it, but once the psoriasis came back ,it went rampant....please check back in a few weeks with an update""",4.0,11
Versed,Light Anesthesia,"""Great medication as a precursor to surgery.. Takes the edge off, and puts the patient in a great place.""",10.0,37
Viibryd,Depression,"""First time taking medication for depression, and so far it has helped. Had some minor symptoms such as diarrhea in the first few weeks, with an occasional restless night but other than that it is fantastic. One word of caution though is seriously don&#039;t drink too much while on Viibryd. I went out for a friends 21st and I was the one who ended up in the hospital after only a few drinks. For depression though, this medicine works miracles!""",8.0,47
Junel Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been taking this for a month and I can&#039;t stand it. I was on Loestrin for 4 years and switched to Minastrin (same thing) and my breasts were insanely sore to a point I couldn&#039;t wear a bra. My insurance also stopped covering so I switched. Noticed an IMMEDIATE difference in my attitude. Also my sex drive is completely gone. It&#039;s impossible for me to self lubricate. Absolutely impossible. They thought I should give it more time to get my body used to it but sex is so painful and unsatisfying I can&#039;t even deal with it. Never had this issue before Junel.""",1.0,5
Estradiol,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""I have been suffering and nothing else has worked. So I tried this and initially no pain but then it became so painful I had to remove it immediately.  I will NOT be using this again.   It caused me to have to urinate a LOT and a lot of pressure.  Don&#039;t waste your money or time.""",1.0,6
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Had mirena inserted March 2016 and had a horrible month of cramps and bleeding. Things subsided for a couple of months but now I have heavy bleeding 2-3 weeks a month.  Even though it is just coming up on 6 months I emotionally don&#039;t know how much longer I can take this and it is wrecking my intimacy with my fianc&eacute;. My Periods much worse and much less predictable than before :(""",1.0,5
Eucrisa,Atopic Dermatitis,"""If you have eczema, you know all about the misery that comes with it. I tried oral steroids and xtra strength antibacterial ointments which worked until they were no longer in my system. I was able to try Eucrisa as a free trial. It&#039;s been a week and my skin is considerably less cracked. I haven&#039;t taken an antihistamine in about 3 days because the itching has almost subsided. And I&#039;ve been able to actually sleep for the last 4 nights. There&#039;s some stinging but that has diminished with continued use. I&#039;m not itching which means no scratching and a chance to actually heal. So far, I&#039;m very thankful for a break from the headache &amp; stress and for the sleep. Hope this is lasting though...can&#039;t pay $700 for the next tube.""",9.0,21
Falmina,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I was prescribed Falmina bc I was having too many heavy periods and was anemic, and also because I always got bad cramps and headaches. The first month was fine but the second month it seemed to just stop working, I had horrible cramps, heavy bleeding and my hemoglobin (iron) levels have dropped. I&#039;m constantly tired, and have lost all sense of self motivation. Also I&#039;m getting significantly more breakouts than I ever have before.""",2.0,1
Carbatrol,Bipolar Disorde,"""Had a hard time putting thoughts together.  """,2.0,16
Arimidex,Breast Cance,"""I took it for 5 yrs. and 2 months. I cannot say if the changes were from chemo or from Arimidex. Changes in taste and smell persist. Frontal headache, blurred vision, cough, calcium loss - osteopenia. Stiff joints, long bone pain, sciatica pain of right leg, fatigue, wicked insomnia, hot flushes &amp; flashes. Neuropathy in hands and feet, specially balls of feet and very sensitive tips of toes. Very dry skin, aged face, hair is very thin and breaking easily. Never got back full eyebrows, very SAD! I loved my eyebrows.""",10.0,154
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I am bipolar 2 and take 300mg per day.

Has changed my life so much. Helped me kick my alcohol addiction and impulsiveness. The last two years have been great.

No drug is perfect however, and the withdrawals can be bad. Make sure you take it every day. So I gave it an 8 because I feel great if I keep up with it.

I take it right after I wake up because it helps wake me up and gives me energy. Also makes me very patient with myself, other people and just life in general throughout the day.

At my current dosage I wouldn&#039;t hesitate to call it a smart drug for me because it lessons my impulsive tendencies and quickness to anger.

If this doesn&#039;t work for you, don&#039;t fret, I study medicine, and there is usually always something available to help.""",8.0,64
Duragesic,Pain,"""This drug caused me major fatigue.  It seemed stronger the first two days and faded on the third.  The adhesive is terrible to get off.""",7.0,10
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Horrible horrible! I bled for 7 months.  I got bad Anxiety. The implant got lost in svared tissue in my arm which made it very hard to remove. I now hv mirena. Hopefully its better for me.""",1.0,2
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""Falling from the third floor into concrete and suffering for strong pain in back and neck.""",10.0,12
Bupropion,Depression,"""This is the first drug I&#039;ve ever taken for depression and have been on it for three months now. I can tell a big difference in my emotions. I feel considerably happier now on a daily basis and haven&#039;t felt any signficant side effects. I think I got lucky on my first try with an anti-depressant and would definitely recommend it to others.""",9.0,130
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""Since I work at an OB-GYN office, I&#039;m somewhat of a birth control connoisseur.  I was on Yaz for a year before switching over to Beyaz with folate.  In the entire time I&#039;ve been taking these pills, I&#039;ve only had 3 periods even though I take the placebo pills.  Also, I haven&#039;t experienced a single one of the bad side effects like I&#039;ve had with other pills.  No weight gain, no tenderness, no periods, no crazy anger, and my sex drive has improved 100% since I was on Nuvaring before.   I rate Yaz an A plus!""",10.0,8
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was on Prozac for one month...I even considered suicide. I was going crazy..terrible feelings....never again..I&#039;m on Celexa now and it&#039;s helping a lot.""",1.0,40
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I bleed for a month sometimes even longer, then I&#039;m off for about 3 weeks. I have lost my sex drive. The only thing good about the Nexplanon is it prevents pregnancy.""",4.0,4
Levaquin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Took Cipro and Bactrim during Chemo and Radiation.  Did not work, may have been because of the Chemo and Radiation, just not sure.   I am now on my 3rd of 5 day Levaquin dose and passed my AZO UTI over the counter test this morning, yea.  Two months of a UTI is a bit much, although, I now know what works for future.""",10.0,52
Diazepam,Muscle Spasm,"""I have a bulging disc (right) lower back also get sciatica from time to time and pain in right shoulder. This is not my main complaint though. I have some form of nerve/muscle damage that causes severe random muscle/nerve spasms/twitching like a trapped nerve and random pains daily ever since I was hospitalized with a anxiety attack back in late Sept. 2014 I&#039;ve had to put up with constant pain on a severe level daily and constantly uncomfortable from severe spasms like a trapped nerve daily along with severe chest pain in heart area, palpitations random muscle/nerve pains but severe, also daily. Some docs say nerve damage some say fibromyalgia Val.10mg x2 daily although I take it off &amp; on helps alot.""",10.0,21
Qsymia,Obesity,"""Somewhat effective but side effects were overwhelming. Nervousness, insomnia, and mental fogginess.""",1.0,52
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I start my fourth week of Contrave tomorrow. The 4 a day week. So far I&#039;ve only lost 4-5 pounds, but I&#039;ve lost 3 inches in my waist, 1 inch in my hips and chest. Pounds a good but inches are great! As far as side effects go, constipation and mild head/neck ache since starting two in the morning. Starting weight 169 at 5&#039;3 and 33 years old. My doctor gave me a discount card for this since insurance didn&#039;t cover it. Would&#039;ve been $245 a month now only $90.""",7.0,10
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""I have a history of kidney stones (very painful) and Vicodin is the pain killer of choice.  Tylenol 3 is very similar. My doctor has alternated between them. When Vicodin doesn&#039;t work (about 10% of the time) I have to go to the emergency room for a Morphine injection.""",10.0,22
Loratadine / pseudoephedrine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""It worked for the allergies but I can not sleep. I took it early yesterday morning around 7 it is 1:15 am now. I tried melatonin and a Benadryl nothing! Never never again!""",2.0,3
Pentosan polysulfate sodium,Interstitial Cystitis,"""Not only do I have Interstitial Cystitis, but I also have an extremely small bladder. After the 2nd surgery to stretch it, it still only has a capacity of 350 mL. My doctor just started me on Elmiron for the pain, and will do a Botox treatment for the bladder spasms in a couple weeks. Since I started taking the Elmiron, I have noticed blurred vision. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, or if it is unrelated and the onset of symptoms is just a coincidence.""",8.0,27
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""Zoloft, for me, has been a wonder drug.  It worked incredibly well for me in combating anxiety associated with Post Natal Depression.  Initially I had the shakes and dry mouth and a little dizziness, but that passed after a couple of weeks.  I highly recommend sticking with the side effects and trying it for at least 8 weeks.  From being almost bed bound, I completed a nursing degree, got a great job and am raising 2 kids as a single Mum.  I found keeping busy the helps with my anxiety.  CBT and Zoloft were, however, the most effective treatments for keeping panic at bay.""",10.0,33
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had the implant since October 2015 so I&#039;ve been on it 1 and a half years. Unlike a lot of people, at the start I had a great experience, my periods got much lighter and then stopped all together and I felt great. However recently, since starting university in September, I&#039;ve had dramatic mood swings and often cry hysterically about nothing when I&#039;m by myself. It&#039;s making it hard for me to study and taking its toll on my long distance relationship. I&#039;m thinking about getting it out but I&#039;m not hesitant to go onto any other hormonal contraception. Luckily I&#039;m under 25 in the UK so the NHS will cover any new cost and provide advise. I just want to feel like myself again.""",8.0,1
Prednisone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""I am only 2 hrs into my first dose of Prednisone but felt compelled to write a review as it was &#039;It CAN Be Ok&quot; review posted on Dec 26, 2014 that really helped me to actually take it. I had a horrific experience Aug 2014 when my doctor put me on a beta blocker and I had a really bad reaction. I was unaware of what it was then, apparently it was an anxiety/panic attack.  Since then I have been afraid to take anything for fear of repeat.  I&#039;ve only been dealing with mild anxiety since that episode, probably because of that episode. New back injury- I was prescribed Pred. I was afraid to take it until I read 12/26/14 post.  I took the muscle relaxer 1st 3 hours ahead, took my predn w/ dinner, NO Anxiety! NOTHING! I feel great! Fingers crossed!""",10.0,39
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been using NuvaRing for 2 months. I have been very emotional, have bad anxiety, shaking of hands and whole body, very nauseous all the time. I don&#039;t think this is a good birth control option for me at all. When I used birth control pills I never experienced anything like this. It may be good for others but not for me.""",1.0,3
Abilify,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I have been going through a tough time in my life, and Prozac wasn&#039;t cutting it. A psychiatrist gave me a sample of Abilify. I&#039;m glad it was just a free sample, because this was NOT the medicine for me. I would bounce between feeling OK and being suicidal (I have never contemplated suicide before). 

Things went really haywire the morning after taking my first dose. My legs felt so weak that I could not even get out of bed. It has been about 20 hours since my last dose, and I still feel like I&#039;m going to collapse whenever I stand up. My brain feels like it&#039;s turned to mush - I stutter, and I&#039;m very clumsy. The pharmacist said that 2% of people experienced muscle stiffness/myalgia with this medicine so I guess I&#039;m one of the 2%.""",3.0,17
Minocycline,Acne,"""Solodyn really worked great for me. My skin cleared up extremely fast and has stayed clear. I might get a slight pimple here and there but it usually goes away in about 2 days and is hardly even noticeable. I haven&#039;t experienced any side effects whatsoever. Solodyn is the first antibiotic I have ever taken for my acne so maybe that is why it has worked so well. I would definitely recommend Solodyn for anyone who has never taken oral antibiotics for their acne before.""",9.0,41
Pregabalin,Neuropathic Pain,"""I am suffering from burning pain in my body.  I was on the Fentanyl patch for 15 years.  That gave me complete relief.  Because of drug issues in  my state, I tapered off of Fentanyl in Feb.  I don&#039;t think that Lyrica was around before I started the patch.  Since the burning pain came back, I was put on Lyrica.  It certainly helped and I can live somewhat pain free.  Now the doctor has refused to give me a script for Lyrica because he is afraid of repercussions from authorities.  I will have to find another doctor.  I am dependent on anything that will take this pain away and I hope I can find a doctor who will give me Lyrica again.  It is not giving me a good reputation to be constantly changing doctors.""",8.0,21
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""My anxiety is so much under control now.""",10.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for a month. It served its purpose, no cramps, pregnancy, and a light period. I&#039;m an 18 yr old girl and this is my first form of bc. I&#039;ve had no mood swings, depression, weight gain, irregular spotting, etc. However, I&#039;m incredibly bloated. I will be going off this pill because if you didn&#039;t know me, you would assume I&#039;m pregnant. I exercise regularly and have always had a flat stomach but the water retention just won&#039;t go away. Overall this is a good pill. It caused me no nausea and the bloating is my only side effect. It&#039;s just not worth it to me to look so ridiculous. I highly reccomend this pill for everyone to at least try, like I did and then switch if you don&#039;t like it.""",9.0,4
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""After 15 years of trying different meds, this is the first one to give me a positive change.  I used to be suicidal everyday &amp; had a hard time leaving the house. Everything was overwhelming. 
Since starting Saphris my mind finally feels like it has &quot;brakes&quot; and my thoughts feel lighter.  I&#039;m feeling true happiness,  even happy to wake up. 
Little to no side effects 3 months in. I take it at night because it does make me sleepy. Sugar cravings I&#039;ve noticed but an trying to control that because honestly this med is giving me my life back. 
Cons: 20 minutes of a nasty taste in your mouth because you dissolve it under your tongue. Sugar/carb cravings but no excess weight gain yet.""",9.0,10
Paroxetine,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""My anxiety has been with me since I was 11. I ended up dropping out of both high school and university because I couldn&#039;t go to my classes. I used to dread any and all excursions out of the house, no matter how small. I would feel horribly anxious if anything outside of my normal routine came up (doctor&#039;s appointments, people coming over, etc). Forget working. I felt so hopeless and didn&#039;t want to take prescription medication, but I&#039;m so glad I did. I&#039;ve been on paroxetine for 4 months and I feel like a different person. I don&#039;t drive myself nuts with worry. I started on 10mg and went up to 20mg a month ago. Side effects I&#039;ve experienced are both drowsiness during the day and insomnia at night. It&#039;s worth it. I&#039;m even looking for jobs now!""",9.0,11
Mononessa,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for a week and one day. I had had irregular periods and extremely heavy blood flow to the point of being hospitalized for being anemic and not able to stand.(Yeah it wasn&#039;t the best experience). However, two days after taking the pill, my bleeding stopped and all the pain from my period had went away. However, the nausea was so bad. I vomited every few hours and was really hungry. Luckily I&#039;m doing much better because my body has finally gotten used to the pill! Don&#039;t give up just yet! It&#039;ll get better after a while you just have to give it time!""",9.0,29
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I have been taking Lutera since Aug 2012 and everything is good. I did gain a couple extra pounds (which I shed off pretty quick due to having a fast metabolism) but that beats being pregnant when you are not ready. Also my breasts are HUGE and I am LOVING it! I have been taking this because of my irregular periods. I did have slight bleeding a few months ago for about 2-3 days but after reading the pamphlet, that was listed as a side effect. I have noticed that I am a bit more moody but all in all it works great for me. Everybody is different so if it works for you, great. If not there are dozens of other pills/methods.""",8.0,13
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I was using Reclipsen for 6 months. During the regular checkup at the doctor after those 6 months she noticed my elevated blood pressure of 150/103, which stayed like that while it was monitored everyday for 2 weeks after it was noticed. The doctor told me to discontinue taking the pills. Once I stopped taking the pills, after only one day, the blood pressure dropped to 135/86. I had never had a high blood pressure before taking these pills.""",1.0,7
Diazepam,Muscle Spasm,"""This is ny preferred muscle relaxer when I deal with sciatica flare ups. Was prescribed  flexiril once and it did nothing for me in 4 days. Asked the doctor to switch me to this and she gave me a 6 day predisone pack and halfway through 6 days of that and the valium and I am starting to feel way better.""",10.0,36
Seroquel,Depression,"""Seroquel was awful.. my doctor prescribed two 700mg at night and I slept so much! When I wasn&#039;t sleeping I was exercising, still I gained 30lbs. I had extreme paranoia, never knew where I was or how I got there, and always woke up in sleep paralysis. Made my depression, anxiety and bipolar worse.""",1.0,29
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I thought I&#039;d share my experience with the Mirena IDU. Im a 26 year old female in a committed 3 year relationship with my boyfriend. Throughout my lifetime before the Mirena I&#039;ve had a history of depression and hormonal issues taking birth control. Since the age I was sexually active at 16 I tried every other the counter option: the ring, pills , patch, condoms even tried the diaphragm. On top of this I would have extremely painful periods in which I would lay around all day and take close to 12 Advil daily. One docter recommended the IUD, after 6 years thinking if I should get the IUD I finally did and it changed my life. No pain for periods and hormone wise I&#039;m all set:)""",10.0,10
Cymbalta,Depression,"""Depression gone and fibromyalgia reduced by 65 percent.  I do have much intestinal distress which I attribute to the side effects.  I&#039;m on 60mg.  Started 8 months ago.  Same time distress began.  I&#039;m thnking of asking for a lower dose to see if that helps.  If I miss a dose I have horrible nightmares and night sweats. I don&#039;t want to give it up since it helps so many of my problems.""",9.0,9
Prozac,Anxiety and Stress,"""I used fluoxetine specifically to tackle depression and social anxiety. Within DAYS my anxiety had left relieving my depression. I used to take it everyday to handle social situations in High School. Now I take it before social events and distressing and anxiety provoking situations. It helped me a lot.""",10.0,91
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got my Implanon two years ago. My periods actually got heavier and more timely than they had been but after 6 months nothing! I still have my sex drive, no weight gain from the birth control and I&#039;m pretty sure any moodiness is just my age. I would suggest this to everyone! It is lovely. No work, no babies, my kind of birth control.""",9.0,1
Brimonidine / brinzolamide,"Glaucoma, Open Angle","""Ocular pressure down from 28 to 18 in 1 week.""",10.0,20
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""When the world is closing in on me I take a Xanax and suddenly I&#039;m able to function again. I can learn and adapt and I feel like I can capture and retain information better. Without it any new information is lost on me and my learning process is inhibited. The little stuff is not a problem anymore and I can focus on accomplishing anything I need to. I didn&#039;t start having anxiety attacks until after college. I did really well and all of a sudden I felt like in the real world I could not meet the expectations because of how well I did in school. Everything became too much. Debt, learning a new job, reading (which is my favorite thing to do), being with family and friends. I hit a wall. Even with anti-depressants I could not function.""",10.0,21
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""Ambien itself is fantastic, never missed a night of sleep and 8 hours a night. On the other hand, this generic zolpidem tartrate is absolute garbage. I&#039;ve tried for a very, very long time to see if it would work and it never has. I noticed it slowly stopped working when I picked up the new prescription for what I was told would be ambien but was the zolpidem. I do not only barely sleep with it, I do not sleep at all when I take it. Keeps me up until the next night, makes me feel mildly high without sleeping, and they just do not work at all. I&#039;ve read so many reviews in the past hour or so sharing the same experience. Cheaper is not better when its prescription meds. Someone should tell the moronic Big Pharma companies.""",1.0,2
Drysol,Hyperhidrosis,"""Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!! I have been suffering from Hyperhidrosis for almost 10 years when a coworker suggested drysol. And to my surprise it actually worked!! I tried all the over the counter deodorants and they never did the trick but this did. I use about once a week and have no problems. If i do miss a dosage I do notice that the sweating is a little worse but then i just put it on that night and all is good. I would HIGHLY recommend this product!""",10.0,5
Metoclopramide,Nausea/Vomiting,"""had it long back for 6months 1/2 tab twice a day for stomach infection with other medicine . Realized very late that I was allergic to this medicine. felt like ending my life. depressed.""",1.0,6
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""I have been on Contrave for 2 weeks. I take 1 pill in the a.m. and 1 pill in the evening. So far the only side effects l have experienced are excessive sweating and dry mouth. These are minor considering I&#039;ve already lost 5 pounds. I did have some eye twitching after I started taking 2 pills a day. Overall I am thrilled with the results. I Will be starting two pills in the a.m. today. I am anxious to see how well it they work.""",10.0,26
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I was prescribed 50mg Trazodone for sleep issues and have found it actually preventing me from getting to sleep.  I have a feeling of being &quot;wired&quot;, have weird dreams when I finally get to sleep (but not for long periods) and have a generally drugged feeling in the morning when getting up.  I have discontinued using it and notified my doctor.""",3.0,22
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I get cystic acne, so my dermatologist gave me EpiDuo. It definitely helped get rid of the pain and redness, and made the pimples less noticeable. BUT - if you have dry skin, beware! My dermatologist told me to put a pea-sized amount all over my face every night. I did that, and after about 3 days, my skin was flaky and painfully dry. I can only use it as a spot treatment now because it&#039;s just too harsh on my skin.""",7.0,5
Caverject,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Have been using caverjet for six years now,at the begining it was great .injecting 20mg .however what the manufacture. Does,not tell you is each time you inject the needle causes scarring to the penis wall.after about five years I found it was taking longer to pee. I did not link the two together. However recently Visited a consultant and informed him of my condition.he then told me this can happen. So advise me to now take muse.not so effective as the injections.""",7.0,16
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""Was put on Abilify to control hypomania. I&#039;m very, very sensitive to pretty much every medication. Initial I had a stomach ache that only lasted one night and some tiredness the first two days. However... After this I had severe hypomania and restlessness that just didn&#039;t go away. It wasn&#039;t akasteisia though. Unfortunately I can&#039;t reach the mood stabilizing effect - being at least 10 mg - since I can&#039;t go any higher than 1.25 mg without having side effects such as emotional numbness, numbness of my face, twitching, increased eye blinking - which of course scares me since there is a risk of Tardive Dyskinesia. It&#039;s definitely a very powerfull drug. BUT it really did help my depression and anxiety, just didn&#039;t help control my hypomania. LOL""",3.0,2
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Did well on the 1.2 dose but the 1.8 dose gave me significant side effects and they are just getting worse.  I had to have prescription medication for vomiting. Side effects include, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, sore throat,  tiredness,  diarrhea, dizziness. It has been almost a month at 1.8 and I feel horrible.  The side effects outweigh the benefits in my case. I will have to go back to the 1.2 dose and try to increase it by .1 every week.""",5.0,10
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""Starting weight was 173 (5&#039;5), combined Qsymia program with up to 1000 cal per day (no exercise) - recording with my fitness pal app definitely helps!! I lost 18 lbs altogether in 6 months where majority lost in first 3 ms, maintained during rest with pills on/off. One thing I did not like about the medicine (especially at the first couple of months) is the side effects; dry mouth, anxiety attacks (which I never experienced before) &amp; insomnia but it subsided after awhile. Regarding pricing, some insurance companies will allow for pre-authorization if you get your doctor to reason with them it is necessary for you; this way   coupon you can pay as low as $35/ month supply.  not bad program overall..""",8.0,16
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had this BC since  2011. I am now 24 and going on 6 years. I am considering a 3rd implant. I will admit in the beginning both times was horrific. I was on my period on and off for roughly 3-4months. It was not heavy just frequent. When I first got the BC I did experience dryness and an infection from over using tampons because I was unsure of what was happening. 3 month long periods are no fun. Within a year my periods came regularly but last from 10-16 days every time. This is an undesirable side effect; but still no pregnancy.  I do not have to remember to take a medication daily, or weekly. I recommend trying for 1 year and being open to discuss with sexual partner. Their reaction does influence the effectiveness of this BC.""",9.0,6
Entyvio,Crohn's Disease,"""I have not been on it long enough. But it did control my diarrhea, not the pain. I was told because of my new diagnosis of Irritable Bowl Syndrome along with the Crohn&#039;s Disease, they are stopping the infusions to see if the pain is not a side effect from it. This is all I know about it so far. I hope this helps a little.""",8.0,18
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""One of the most legitimately helpful drugs I have ever taken. Doesn&#039;t lose potency, nonaddictive, almost guaranteed to put you to sleep. I&#039;ve been on it for years and it has helped give me a more restful and relaxing sleep than any other drug. Just avoid going too high-- for me, past 300mg it would clog my sinuses pretty bad for some reason, making it impossible to sleep. Luckily, 200mg works just as well.""",9.0,54
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;ve used the 3 day monistat before and it made my YI worse. My gynecologist told me that unless it&#039;s very severe, the 3 day and I assume 1 day have too much medication which can irritate your skin. The 7 day works great for me""",10.0,3
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""I was prescribed clonazepam, 2mg, 3 times a day for 6 years. I was dropped because my doctor moved out of state. It is The only one that has ever helped to calm my anxiety. I need a new doctor that understands.""",10.0,68
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had this for almost 2 years. I rated it high because I am not pregnant. But I do feel that the bad side effects outweigh the good.
I didn&#039;t have a period for like 3 months and then I got one and it wasn&#039;t terrible. Then I consistently got them every 3 months. 
However, the past 2 months I&#039;ve gotten a heavy period every 2 weeks and they are painful. 
Not to mention, I have definitely gained weight. If I had to guess I&#039;d say 20 lbs. and I&#039;ve stayed the same weight for awhile now. I&#039;m 22. 5&#039;10 and a college athlete. So I eat decently well and workout multiple times a day and I cannot lose a pound. My depression has also been bad. I made an appointment with my doctor to discuss other birth control options""",8.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 19 years old &amp; I have been taking Lutera for about seven months now. I have had hormonal problems and have noticed that this is a great solution. The pills are small and easy to take along with my other medications. The first two months of taking it I felt pretty nauseous &amp; my breasts were a little tender.
I started having sex about five months ago &amp; I was very nervous at first about getting pregnant, however after being on this contraception, I am confident that this is a genuinely effective pill to take. I strongly recommend!!""",9.0,18
Infliximab,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""It has worked miracles in the past 8 yrs. I have had no side effects from it when used with Arava. Doctor has me now taking methotrexate and my body rejected the IV first time with the new medicines.""",10.0,29
Clarithromycin,Bronchitis,"""I couldn&#039;t believe how quickly Clarithromycin worked. After two days, of two a day, I felt better than I had in weeks. There are side effects though, such as the dreadful taste that appears to last the entire time you are taking the medication.""",9.0,32
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m a slim 25 year old and without hormonal birth control I have an irregular cycle sometimes going 4 months without a period with very long build ups with bloating, hormonal moods and pain on the weeks before it started.
I have been using it for 7 months now and I don&#039;t think I would use any other form of birth control over this.
At first I experienced some cramping into the third week of the cycle for the first 3 months. I noticed my mood is a lot more evened out over my cycle. I also experience little to none of that build up with bloating before my period starts with a now regulated period. 
Very convenient to use.
Another point to note, which is a positive for me is that I have managed to gain some healthy weight since using it.""",9.0,13
Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Worst experience ever. Do not use. Putting the cream on it hurt way worse than my actual pain before! Thought I was crazy then went on this site! Currently screaming and kicking like a child. If it doesn&#039;t end soon I&#039;m washing it out and going to bed :&#039;/""",1.0,10
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had nexplanon for about 6 weeks now. The second week I started to spot and have been every day since then. It&#039;s very light not enough for a pad or tampon, but is still annoying. I&#039;ve still been able to be active with my partner and no worries of a baby. I have also lost two pounds every week since I had it placed, but I&#039;m still at a healthy weight so I&#039;m not complaining. If the light spotting would stop it would be my dream birth control. Overall I would recommend it.""",8.0,7
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had my implanon implanted in August of 2009 and my sister had hers put in in June of 2009. We have both loved it. I have had none of the side effects such as depression or mood swings. The only bad thing is tenderness of my breasts and slight heartburn. My sex drive is still the same (awesome). I only have a period every few months and no pregnancy for either of us. We both plan very much on keeping it for the full 3 years.""",9.0,2
Milk of Magnesia,Acne,"""Applied topically, like a mask, Milk of Magnesia treated my acne after years of heavy stuff not working.""",7.0,44
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,atigue,"""I started on provigil for my excessive fatigue, after my GP did virtually every blood test known, looking for a cause.  It seemed to be helping me, for which I was exceedingly grateful but then got bad mouth sores so had to stop.  I was switched to adderall, 10 mg twice a day.  It&#039;s like 2 different pills.  The morning gives me energy until about 1 p.m.  The pill at lunch seems most days, to have no effect.  I sit around and read and nap most of the afternoon, and am ready to sleep by 9.  I have sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine religiously.  Does the drug need to reach a certain level in the blood to be most effective?""",4.0,25
Xyzal,Allergies,"""My allergies are the worst in the morning and this medication directs it be taken at night.  I&#039;ve tried that several times and it is no help whatsoever.  Just before writing this I had to take Benedryl even though I took this medication last night.  Very disappointed in this product!  The couple of times my allergies kicked up at night and I took it this product did not help at all.

That said everyone is different and I guess if you want to try it and see if it works for you go ahead.  But if your allergies are bad in the morning it will not help at all.""",1.0,16
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Cervical Dystonia,"""Amazing.. I had cervical Dystonia from an allergic reaction to a drug when I was a kid and have been dealing with it and the pain half my life. It has stopped me from being active among with other conditions I have had. Since doing botox I haven&#039;t thrown my back or neck out, my pain has lessened and my quality of life has increased ten fold. I just got another shot (we are still figuring out my exact amount) and have been doing it for close to a year now. It takes time to reach the right amount and they don&#039;t want to give you too much early due to severe side effects of paralysising your muscles and causing a droop in neck or hard to swallow which can last several weeks or longer. I think I am close to finding my sweet spot. Don&#039;t give up!""",10.0,8
Acetaminophen / propoxyphene,Pain,"""I have degenerative disc disease in my cervical spine, and Darvocet works great. Less addictive than Vicodin or Percocet.""",9.0,9
Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Aside from the out of pocket cost ($130.00 for me) I would recommend this drug.   It was effective in cleaning out my colon without having to drink copious amounts of fluid.   I chose the Orange flavor and it reminded me of powdered Tang orange juice - not unpleasant at all.    Better chilled if possible.   I followed the split dose regimen.  It took about 90 minutes for the first dose to start working, but the process lasted about 2 hours.   I did experience a slight, passing feeling of nausea at first, but it subsided once things got moving.   The second dose, next morning, took about the same amount of time to work, but the process only lasted about an hour,   My physician reported that colon prep was &quot;excellent&quot;.""",9.0,18
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I took Contrave for 2 1/2 weeks but had to stop.  The side effects weren&#039;t worth it for me.  I lost 4 lbs but I always felt so weird and jittery and I started having what I think are heart palpitations.  My hands started shaking uncontrollably from the start and then the breathing/heart issue started.  This medication certainly stopped all cravings, in fact, I didn&#039;t feel like eating at all and had to force myself but the shaking and breathing/heart issues weren&#039;t problems I wanted to start developing.  I&#039;d say just be careful on this medication.  Your overall health is more important.""",2.0,5
Doxycycline,Bacterial Infection,"""I was prescribed 100&#039;s and for 14 days I was to take two, with food, not lying down for 30 minutes afterward and then continue once a day for the next 62 days. I find it provokes nausea, headaches,  and indigestion but is clearing up the skin irritation that was the reason she put me on a strong dose. I suspected bacteria because of other symptoms. My face is just about clear and sinus situations I have had for a long time have lessened leading to confirm what I have always suspected that allergies are caused by a poor immune system. I had not heard until reading these testimonies that you were not to take vitamins which I have continued to take and may be causing stomach irritation.""",9.0,29
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""I have been an Ambien/Zolipem user for years and sleep great with it.  However my doctor gave me Belsomra samples to try.  Wow.  Nothing.  Literally nothing.  Stayed awake all night on this stuff.   Not sure what it&#039;s supposed to do but I can&#039;t recommend it.  Went back to zolpidem and slept all night.""",1.0,19
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Nuvaring is great. I&#039;ve had no weight gain and my hormones are the same as they&#039;ve always been. I have to take birth control because I tend to have really intense periods with no relief except from the birthcontrol to regulate. It&#039;s wonderful and I have nothing but good things to say about it.""",10.0,6
Differin,Acne,"""I&#039;ve had moderate acne for about 6 months, and upon being persrcibed this my skin has improved dramatically in just 2 and a half weeks! Spots are drying up within a couple of days - I am so impressed by this! 
My sister had the same experience - I dont know if our skin type just works with this cream but it has been AMAZING""",8.0,16
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been using Nuvaring for about 6 months now.  In the beginning, everything was great.  I loved that you could always know which day you were going to start your period. Was easy to use. But over time, I noticed my face start to break out a little more, had weight gain and my vagina was always dry which led to problems within our sex life. My sexual drive also decrease.  As soon as I showed my husband all the side effects, he agreed that i have been experiencing all the side effects listed and he said i was getting off of it asap.""",4.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 22 years old and I am a mother of a 2 year old. I got the Mirena in 8 months ago. When it first got place my ob/gyn said it would be a little pinch and it feels like nail clippers pinch my insiders and then it fell out when she was clipping the strings. I wanted to cry but then she hurried up and replaced it and said sorry. The first 3 months I bleed off and on straight. Plus I started to get a smell which I never had before. Summers eve couldn&#039;t even make me feel better about it. Since then the smell comes and goes once in a blue moon. I feel cramps every once in a while. Sometimes they are really strong and pain pills don&#039;t even help. I didn&#039;t lose my hair, gain weight, or get acne. If it gets better I will keep it more than a year.""",7.0,0
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Bacterial Skin Infection,"""Cellulitis or staph infection on index finger. Went to doc he prescribed this. It&#039;s making the infection (large boil) go down and kind of scab over. Having bad heartburn though, and having headaches.""",8.0,53
Intuniv,ADHD,"""28 yrs old 
I couldn&#039;t take it 
I was tired all the time""",2.0,34
Disulfiram,Alcohol Dependence,"""I took Antabuse for 4 months and it was wonderful. Since it does remove the option to drink, it was a huge help.  However, I did occasionally crave alcohol so what did I do?  I stopped taking it for 2 weeks so that I could drink.  It was a huge mistake and I urge anyone taking it to just, as my therapist says, &quot;get that pill in you everyday&quot;.  Relapsing in not fun and there is the double-whammy of having to stay sober for a while before one can take it again.  Anyone who struggles with alcoholism knows that is no easy task.""",10.0,120
Verapamil,Cluster Headaches,"""I started this medication to clear up 2-4 migraine headaches a week.  I have only had one in several weeks of taking it.  I am very happy with the results.  It has greatly improved my life.""",10.0,48
Dexlansoprazole,Barrett's Esophagus,"""When diagnosed several years ago with GERD,I tried Prevacid. It helped shortly then break through.  Then diagnosed with Barretts, Nexium 2x a day...same thing.   I felt really bad and was getting worse.  I was then prescribed Kapidex.  WOW... what a difference!  I feel great and have gained some weight.  This stuff is AWESOME!  Finally!!  Thank you""",10.0,20
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo,Birth Control,"""I used to have acne simplex and a not so regular period, it would be monthly but it would be way outta whack. I&#039;d start on the first and then I&#039;d start again on the 18th of next month. My doctor recommend me this pill and I was worried about weight gain but I have actually felt like I&#039;ve lost a little bit of weight within a month of taking it DAILY AT THE SAME TIME EVERYDAY. I feel slimmer and my face is clearing up! The only down side to it is I have brown spotting, but it&#039;s nothing that would cause concern as I was told it was a regular side effect of being on BC.
I&#039;d like to point out I take my BC at 8pm, I&#039;m not sure if taking it in the morning or at night makes a difference for weight gain/weight loss, but I have heard  the argument.""",8.0,2
Atenolol,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been taking it for several years and has worked pretty well to keep blood pressure down to below 140/70. Just recently my blood pressure has gone up to average 150/80 so will also be taking a diuretic, Hydrochlorothiazide.""",9.0,51
Elavil,Vulvodynia,"""Use of Elavil has not lessened the pain associated with vulvodynia (or nerve ending pain), but it seems I can tolerate it more.  But I notice that my throat gets very dry and my voice is hoarse.  Also I have been diagnosed with dry eye, and I do feel that is caused by the Elavil (along with dry mouth and throat).""",7.0,13
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 12 years ago. Since then it has robbed me of much of my life. It took my social life away. I could no longer work. Basically I just learned to manage the pain everyday. I tried Lyrica but couldn&#039;t tolerate the nightmares. Then I tried Savella. First days were great at low doses. Then with increased dosage the side effects were nausea and vomiting, but I transitioned back to a lower dosage (total of 25 mg daily) and that helped.  I am exercising again and feel that I am getting my life back thanks to Savella. Try to get through the adjustment phase of the medication and it could make a huge difference in your life.""",10.0,123
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I am 28 years old and a mother of 4. I had Mirena for over 2 years. Insertion wasn&#039;t too bad. I had cramping for the first couple weeks, for the first 6-8 months I had regular periods around the end of each month. NO period at all for next 6-8months (which was a dream!). Spotted every once in a while after intercourse and if I went running which I felt was annoying, but manageable. Year 2- spotted all the time, irregular bleeding, cramping when I&#039;d lay down, woke up nauseous, from day 1 husband felt the IUD, but we managed. At end of year 2, bled for full 3 weeks, stopped bleeding for 1 week, bled 1 month. Went to the Doctor to find it was dislodged and the wire strings were knotted- she recommended I switch to the Nuva Ring- so far sex is more comfortable!""",4.0,2
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""After a few years of abusing heroin, my doctor introduced me to this medication.  I only had to use it for a week to get over the worst of the withdrawals.  Using Suboxone was the sure fire way for me to get my life back.""",10.0,66
Diltiazem,Atrial Fibrillation,"""I was diagnosed with Sinus Tachycardia a few years ago. My resting heart rate was usually 130-140. Resting heart rate!! I was put on a medication that made me so tired I could barely function. After a month on that I insisted on switching and they gave me Dilt XR 120mg. I noticed some slowing of my heart rate and absolutely NO side effects. Still my heart rate was running around 100 and would get like hot flashes if I did much moving around, which made work miserable. I have increased my dosage to 360mg and I feel so much better. Pulse is running in the 70s and the hot flashes and sweating have almost gone away.""",10.0,42
Zoloft,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""Took this for anxiety and depression but found out later that I actually had severe PMDD. I had to stop taking Zoloft after six months due to bad vertigo but it definitely helped the PMDD symptoms. Switched to venlafaxine and found that to be great, but first three days are so hard. Headaches, low mood, heavy feeling in head and body. It worked though. 
Zoloft also fixed my restless leg syndrome which had not responded to any other treatment.""",7.0,6
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I had a MIRACULOUS recovery in 1996 from Kaposi&#039;s Sarcoma when treated with Doxil. This was in the early days of Doxil (and all liposomal chemos) was only approved for Secondary Treatment Options. Conventional chemo (AVB) did nothing; Doxil completely eradicated the neoplasms. It also left me with NASTY throbbing pain in the arches of my feet which never completely went away. I was hooked on so many opiates (both for the pain and the mental anxiety relief they provided) that I didn&#039;t even realize I was an addict until I ran out of Percocet one dark day. 16 years later, the foot pain returned. My doctor prescribed 2mg Suboxone and I have my life back. Unorthodox, but legal and no longer a junkie. No &quot;highs&quot;, no pain, and GRATITUDE.""",10.0,9
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I am surprised how fast people give up on this pill. It can take up to 2-6 months for any birth control pill to eradicate acne. I&#039;m taking Yasmin to prevent acne on my scalp. It took 1 month to work. I really like this pill.""",10.0,15
Mirapex,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I have suffered with restless leg syndrome since a child.  About 5 years ago started on Requip.  It caused severe nausea.  Mirapex is the answer for me.  """,10.0,34
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""My 9 yr old son started vyvanse two weeks ago (lowest dosage) and we saw positive results right away.  In addition to ADHD he has a writing disorder and will literally sit and stare at his paper for hours because he can&#039;t get his thoughts written out.  The first day he tried vyvanse he took it in the morning and then came home from school and without being asked he finished his book (25 pages) and then sat down and wrote a 2.5 page book report!  I have not noticed a change in his appetite and he has only experienced some minor sleep issues but it does not seem to really bother him.  Testing has shown my son to be highly intelligent but his grades do not reflect that - I finally have hope that he can reach his potential!""",8.0,36
Dapsone,Acne,"""I am a 44 year old female who after having clear skin my entire life had a sudden breakout of cystic acne.  I was devasted and went to my dermatologist immediately.  She was rather dismissive and put me on acanya and oracea.  This did nothing except make me feel like I had the flu (oracea).  I decided to try a new dermatologist.  My new derm took my immediately off oracia because in her words I don&#039;t have rosacea.  She also took me off a acanya because in her words she would use on maybe a 9 year old!  She started me on aczone and tazarac.  Within 3 days I was completely clear.  Now if I even start to get a cystic pimple it is gone within a day!! It is perfect for cystic hormonal acne:) I am so happy to be clear and confident :)""",10.0,33
Levofloxacin,Bacterial Infection,"""I have helycobacter pylori 
Have had triple therapy 5 times none worked am allergic to penicillin! 
Had culture biopsy done and was told to take levofloxacin 500mg twice daily for 7 days on third day I had pain in achilies heel both sides and they felt lumpy ! My knee was sore and stiff I had stiff and sore fingers and elbows I telephoned the pharmacy and they said to finish the course I would have stopped them straight  away but this is the only chance I have of curing this germ !! I hope the pain do go away""",2.0,1
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""Had a colonoscopy on Wednesday and endoscopy on Friday. Propofol was used both times. I felt nothing at the injection site as it was being administered, went right out and woke up less groggy than I usually am every morning. No fear of having these procedures done again because the propofol kept me completely out. However, this morning, about 18 hours after the endoscopy, I began to have some trouble breathing. I don&#039;t have any known respiratory issues. When this didn&#039;t go away in a couple of hours I ended up in the quick care clinic. They didn&#039;t find anything. My oxygen saturation was 99% so I was actually breathing. Wondering if this is just a different respiratory manifestation/side effect of this medicine. I would still take it again.""",10.0,16
Norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 32 and starting taking norethindrone on 10/14/16. Minor side effects: gross chemical taste in my my mouth and 10 day period. Then i woke up on the morning of 10/16/16 with pain in my knees but was able to stretch/walk it off. Within a week I was basically unable to move at all without being in excruciating pain in ALL of my joints, nothing helped including Percocet and naproxen.Stopped taking norethindrone on 10/27, and as of today (10/30) my knee pain is almost gone and other joints are noticeably less painful but still hurt. Still have gross taste in my mouth. Never taking this again. I&#039;ve missed a week of work because I couldn&#039;t move my limbs.""",2.0,4
Tranexamic acid,Menstrual Disorders,"""Joint stiffness is worth it.""",9.0,11
Adipex-P,Obesity,"""I have been taking it for almost 2 months now and I lost 9 lbs the first month and had a lot more energy and the second month I haven&#039;t lost anything and no energy. I have had constipation cramps and dry mouth and insomnia. I have to go to the doctor once a month for a check up and a new prescriptions my goal is to lose 30lbs but at this rate I am not going to make it I walk 3 miles a day at a brisk walk and do a cardio work out 3 times a week but can&#039;t seem to lose the weight like everyone else who have commented on this board.""",6.0,37
Accutane,Acne,"""I began getting acne in 4th grade through college. During those 14 years I tried every treatment and drug available, but nothing help. Then a friend told me about Accutane. I asked my doctor why I haven&#039;t tried it yet and he said it&#039;s a last resort. I was angry, 14 years of acne, I&#039;m at my last resort! I decided to switch doctors. They reviewed my files and agreed to prescribe me Accutane. Yes, Accutane had a list of side effects, but I was willing to try anything at this point. I was already depressed from 14 years of acne. I took it, and it was wonderful. I forgot what my face looked like clear, but now that I remember I am never going back. I was acne free for 2 years, took it again and was acne free for 5 years. I start round 3 next month.""",10.0,4
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I am  a 57 year old woman just going into  menopause. I gained about 15 pounds. I could eat all day and it seemed like I couldn&#039;t get full.i would  exercise , but I over ate my workouts. I would always start a diet on Monday, and would stay focused until the weekend came. I was so tired of losing  and gaining the same 4 pounds. I went to my doctor for my yearly checkup and explain to him my  menopause  weight gain.i asked for some diet pills and he  suggested phentermine. Started on October 5 at 186. At my 30 day weight in I am 176. I am on my second round and will be weighing in December. The only side effects were dry mouth, slight headache, and  constipation, and trouble sleeping. After a week side effects none. Goal weight 165.""",10.0,13
Venlafaxine,None,"""When I first started taking Effexor XR, I felt very sad but now I feel much better. I was taking Lexapro but my M.D. said I looked like a Zombie and took me off.""",10.0,2
Enbrel,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I began taking Enbrel in 2008 for severe RA after a year of trying a series of other drugs.   I lforgot I had RA.  Last Nov. I stopped taking it because I had to be on chemo.  Things were fine until April when I went into a full blown flare.  Extreme morning stiffness lasted 6 hours or more.  My thumbs were virtually useless.  I hobbled like I was 95 years old with excruciating pain in my feet, knees, hips and neck.  I took morphine which did little to suppress the pain.  After consulting with my oncologist and rheumatologist I took my first injection of Enbrel in June - expecting it to take another month or longer to stop the flare.  I felt much relief 2 days later.  Now I&#039;m almost back to normal.""",9.0,36
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""It has significantly slowed my periods down....I was bleeding for weeks at a time and stopping for a couple days and then bleeding again....I have now been 3 months of off and on spotting for a week but that&#039;s much better than before.....yes I have been a little more emotional than normal but no major side effects like I had read before I got the shot. I have only had one dose and am due in 2 weeks for my next so hopefully it will continue to be a positive experience!""",9.0,6
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m shocked at all of the negative reviews on here. Please don&#039;t let these horror stories scare you away! I&#039;ve had my Mirena in for 16 months and I love it! I&#039;ve been on BC since I was 15 since I had severely heavy bleeding. I&#039;ve tried the pill,  Nuva ring and Mirena and this is by far the best. The procedure is quick and easy. It only lasted about 30 seconds and felt like light cramping.  I didn&#039;t need to take any painkillers before or after.  I had light spotting for a couple of days and haven&#039;t had my period or any period related symptoms since. Amazing! 

I think if you get an experienced OB-GYN to do the procedure you&#039;re far less likely to have any complications as exact placement is needed to make it comfortable and effective.""",10.0,9
Naproxen,Back Pain,"""Lower back pain with muscle spasms taking naproxen plus roboxim muscle relaxer and they suck. Been in pain with no relief exempt when I went to emergency room and got 1 morphine shot, 1 tramadol shot, 3 percasets and a valium .""",1.0,7
Benzonatate,Cough,"""I had the flu and was prescribed to take these pills for a bad cough. It seemed like every time I took one my cough got worse. I stopped taking them and went to over the counter cough syrup. Worked much better!""",2.0,16
Januvia,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Been taking Januvia for almost 2 wks .... almost instantly had difficulty breathing, rapid heart beat and coughing. I have more energy but i don&#039;t  like the side effects.
i have a hard time talking bc I&#039;m constantly coughing and thats not good especially when you&#039;re  a college instructor. Just called my MD to see if there&#039;s something else i can try.""",3.0,40
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I had the best experience with the Depo-Provera. I first went on it Jan 2006. I have had absolutely no periods since then. I did gain some weight, about 20 pounds, but have been able to lose it with proper diet and exercise. I should point out, I frequently eat fast food and frozen pizzas, so that I&#039;m willing to bet that&#039;s the reason I gained weight and the Depo had very little to do with it. The shots weren&#039;t that bad and having to only get it every three months was very nice. I was on Depo-Provera for about 7 years and loved every minute of it, but every doctor I went to said that Depo-Provera isn&#039;t supposed to be long term and that I need to consider a different form of Birth Control. I will try Nexplanon and if I don&#039;t like it, I&#039;m going back on Depo-Provera.""",10.0,16
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Was a day late starting my next pack of birth control and did not double up, and then was 6 hours late for that Friday&#039;s, had a condom break the next day and immediately ran to get Plan B. No side effects. As unlikely it was that I could be pregnant, I stressed MAJORLY. missed a pill a week before my period was due and begin to have brownish breakthrough bleeding. Google of course told me brown blood a week before you period is implantation bleeding. The breakthrough bleeding did not stop until the day before I got my period, and then I got my actual period on the expected day. Please please please don&#039;t obsessively use google, it will only worsen things. Just pray and don&#039;t worry yourself sick like me. Best wishes!""",10.0,8
Reglan,Gastroparesis,"""My doctor put me on 10 mg Reglan last week for suspected gastroparesis.  I agree with others that the side effects definitely outweigh the potential benefits of this medicine.  Within an hour of taking it, I become extremely drowsy/weak and wanting to go to sleep.  I know that I would never be able to take this medicine before driving.  Then last night, three hours after taking it, I began to hallucinate and was afraid to fall asleep.  When I did fall asleep, I recall having weird dreams.  So, I decided to stop taking Reglan.""",1.0,62
Ortho-Cept,Birth Control,"""I took Ortho cept for about 1 year and it was amazing. I had no cramps, my periods were regulate, my skin was clear. I never had a problem with it. I had to stop taking it because my insurance no longer covered it and I had to switch to a generic brand and ever since it has been a nighmare with birth control. My breast size also increased about a cup, which for me it was awesome!""",10.0,1
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""My blood pressure was running 160 over 115 and I went on this medication.  I&#039;ve only been on it for 5 days and the incessant coughing is driving me crazy.  Also, I&#039;ve noticed annoying, weird cramps under my shoulder blades, lower back aches (even though overweight, I&#039;ve never, ever had back problems) and my thigh and calf and even foot muscles start to seize up when I walk, and I&#039;m a walker, hate to sit down but now I do all the time because I feel so tired.  I&#039;m also unable to sleep and short of breath, which is also uncommon to me.""",4.0,93
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""It&#039;s like you&#039;re 18 again! (I&#039;m 62 now)

I have a very, very active sex life - 2x -3x/day.  Never had a problem getting erect, but recycle time was less than ideal.  Cialis cut that significantly.

I take 5mg in the morning.""",10.0,32
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This stuff does get rid of the infection, but I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s because it&#039;s made out of acid.  I&#039;ve never felt burning like this before, but I guess that&#039;s what I get for not reading the reviews first. I&#039;d even take an eternal yeast infection over taking this stuff again. Pretty sure it shares at least 97% of its ingredients with the atomic bomb.""",5.0,15
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had the implant fitted on June 15th 2015, my first period arrived on September 12th and ended on September 20th, my second period arrived on December 12th and ended on December 20th. I had the implant removed on January 4th 2016. Previously I had been taking the Mini Pill for 5 years. Pros of the Implant (for me): No more mood swings, weight loss (5 pounds), regular and light periods. Cons of the Implant (for me): Acne (mild, but several forms, including cystic to my cheeks, chin and around my mouth), fatigue, hair thinning (but stopped at the 3 month mark), constantly sore (but not swollen) breasts, light cramping (daily). Final words: If it was not for the Acne I would have kept the Implant.""",5.0,2
Vicodin,Cough,"""I had been prescribed this for pain but had caught a cold.  I read that hydrocodone is used for cough, so I tried it.  I had one of those coughs that just doesn&#039;t let up and makes you nuts because you can&#039;t sleep, eat, talk, etc.  Within a half hour of taking a Vicodin 10, I finally stopped coughing uncontrollably.  It worked better than the codeine I had taken years ago for cough.  I only needed it for 2 days for the cough  and it was a lifesaver.""",10.0,128
Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate,Bowel Preparation,"""Terrible product. Not the first time I have used for bowel prep for sigmoidoscopy and both times it has caused severe cramps, chills, headache and rectal bleeding. I am guessing if used for constipation perhaps not absorbing as much of the medication to get the severe cramps.""",1.0,0
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""Unfortunately, this medicine gave me horrible hives.  Instead I tried a mixture of vicks vaporub and athlete&#039;s foot medicine as recommended by my husband&#039;s doctor.  Twice a day.  Worked fantastic.  Took about 6 to 8 months, but toes are now clear and healthy.  Save your money.""",2.0,4
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""In 2007 I decided once and for all to quit smoking. I had been smoking for 40 years and had enough. Although I said that before, this time was different. I was more in tune with myself, physically, emotionally and hoping a better healthy lifestyle was my answer. Maybe I am different because I never suffered any side effects but the only side real effect was that whenever I smell someone smoking I want to get away as fast as I can. The smell is atrocious, I know I threw out all my old clothes and bought all new never having to have that smell in my closets. I have been smoke free going into my 9th year now and feel so much better in that I made one of the best decisions of my life. That was to quit smoking using Chantix. Thank you, Gil Haag""",10.0,29
Glipizide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Must eat before taking this medication.""",8.0,70
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I actually really LOVE this BC. I did gain maybe 10 or 15 pounds, but even tho I exercise more I thought maybe it could be attributed to age (I&#039;m in my mid 20s). I switched to this one and have been on it for over a year because my previous (Sprintec) was giving me horrible migraines. I pretty much don&#039;t have a period at all, and when I do it&#039;s almost nothing!! I don&#039;t have migraines EVER, sometimes some headaches once in a while. Also the previous BC was making me feel like I was going crazy with mood swings and dizziness. Haven&#039;t had that problem with Amethia Lo, I almost felt like I was on happy pills when I switched, I didn&#039;t realize the previous one was messing with my head so much.""",9.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have finished my first pack and started on my second pack. I absolutely love this birth control. I have had no extra weight gain (I&#039;m a steady 120), I have had no acne break outs, I haven&#039;t spotted and my periods are light. I was so nervous to try it, but I&#039;m glad I did. Like they say it all depends how it interacts with your body, so try it for yourself.""",10.0,8
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Sprintec for 5 years now. Overall pretty good. No pregnancies, keeps acne at bay, periods only last ~4 days when it used to be heavy flow for 7  days without birth control (plus, can predict what time it will come; mine starts between 3-7 pm every first day of period). My breasts also went up 1.5 cup sizes. 

The only down side for me would be extreme mood swings (mad, sad, crying for no reason... But only towards my husband lol!) during period, breast tenderness (near and during period time), occasional nausea.

After 5 months of use, I tried skipped the series of white pills and went straight into the next pack in hopes of not getting my period for that month... went terribly. Bled/ spotted for the next 30 days.""",8.0,23
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been on seasonale for 2 yrs now and have now just realized that it&#039;s the reason I can&#039;t lose weight and I feel depressed and absolutely 0 sex drive. I didn&#039;t know until now only cause I have researched it today and I am planning to get off it asap.""",1.0,12
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""Mid 30&#039;s with depression for over 4 years.  Was on Lexapro 10mg then 20mg for a lil while, but it wasn&#039;t enough and the psych doc wouldn&#039;t listen to me or change my meds.  So after 2 years of dealing with him I switched to another psych doc who actually listened to me.  First she added Wellbutrin 150 then 300 XL, it wasn&#039;t such a great difference so she switched me to Brintellix after insurance approval.  She started me out at 5mg then titrated up to 10mg then 20mg.  The first few days were the worst with side effects, but mine were nausea and diarrhea, that only I got better in time.  The feeling after being on this medication was great!  I felt more like my old self again, happier, more motivated, less isolation, and got my sex drive back""",8.0,118
Lortab,Pain,"""I have been taking Lortab for 6 years since I was 13 yrs old for migraine headaches because I&#039;m allergic to NSAIDs. I started out taking 5/500 for 2 years. Then my Dr put me on 7.5/500 for 3 1/2 years. Now I&#039;m on 10/500. The 10/500 work the best for my pain problems. They help me get on about my day I only need to take 2 a day because they work good. Thanks.""",10.0,23
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Don&#039;t be scared reading the reviews! I made the mistake of looking at this website&#039;s user reviews on nitrofurantoin and was so terrified of taking the pill, I had to call my PCP at night to calm myself down. It&#039;s really IMPORTANT to note that you have to take this drug AFTER eating a substantial meal. I was prescribed to take it 2 times a day, but whatever your dosage is - just remember to take it with food. There was only one day when I had the antibiotic after only eating a few pieces of fruit, and I suffered from mild nausea. But aside from that, I didn&#039;t have any other side effects - so DON&#039;T BE SCARED! Just try it out with food in your system. Good luck!""",9.0,32
Methadone,Pain,"""I started out on Darvocet many years ago for my knee pain and ended up on Percocets.  That was a horrible place to be after years of use and it would take so many more than prescribed to work.  Since I started taking methadone I haven&#039;t felt this good in the last 25 years of dealing with this pain and pain medicine.  I take what I am prescribed and even though I still am a bit uncomfortable my quality of life is so much better!""",9.0,14
Desogen,,"""When I first started taking Desogen it seemed fine. As a few months went by I noticed that it made me cry a lot and I mean a lot. There was a lot of emotional ups and downs for me and a bit of weight gain. I also had very severe migraines as well as blurry vision but I guess its different for everyone. I stopped taking Desogen and all these side effects stopped thankfully.""",2.0,1
Losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I&#039;m already on a BP med, but my PCP wanted to start me on losartan because of diet-controlled diabetes. I started at 25mg/day, but, after a week, she increased it to 100mg/day. The first two nights were wrecked with insanely severe back pain (I have a long history of degenerative arthritis in my spine, but this pain was insane!) and the 3rd culminated in a full blown 24-hour anxiety/panic attack the likes of which I have never dealt with (I also take meds for depression/anxiety). I also have a long history of IBS and have had 3 days of watery stools. I refuse to live like this... There has to be a better way. I cannot wait out the &quot;week or so&quot; for the side effects when I already had these issues to begin with...""",1.0,61
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""What a low-hassle birth control method! I love that I can easily insert it and forget about it for 3 weeks. It&#039;s flexible- you can use it continuously or on a cycle so that you get a period week - which I appreciate. I experienced a bit of breakthrough bleeding the first month, but other than that I experienced no negative side effects. The only thing I don&#039;t like is having to refrigerate it before use since I share the refrigerator with many other people.""",9.0,6
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Was very nervous to take this prep. I ev e n cancelled my first appt.  I took this prep at 6pm and it&#039;s 745 pm and I only had slight tummy rumbling and  4 watery movements. Worst part so far is drinking the prep and being hungry. So far not bad. I&#039;m just hoping it stays that way but I still have the 2nd dose to take in morning.""",6.0,8
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Night before procedure: Tasted fine, like candy. It took 4.5 hours to work.
Morning of procedure: Not such a good taste the second time, but not repulsive either. Took 2.5 hours to work.""",10.0,12
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""So I started trinessa when I was about 15 due to irregular periods. It worked VERY well for me - a bit rocky at first, but after about 3 months, my periods were regular (I was having them twice a month) and my skin was much clearer. No cramps with little bloating. I got off of the pill due to my doctor being a bit forgetful of refills, and I didn&#039;t see a huge change until the every-two-week period came back. I am now back on it and am so thankful for it!!! 10/10 would recommend""",9.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Awful Birth Control - If your doctor has prescribed this to you, please ask them to reconsider because it truly shouldn&#039;t even be on the market. Spotting, nausea, headaches, weight gain, are all a few side effects.""",1.0,4
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Fingernail","""32 year old male with Nail Fungus on left thumbnail. 4 years ago I closed my thumb in my car door at the center of my nail. The nail never healed right and fungus set in within a couple months. I got terbinafine and started on April 15th 2010 with 60 day prescription. I took the pill at night before bed with 3-4 glasses of water. I drank a LOT of water. Never really had any side effects. After first 30 pills I could tell the fungus was dying. The nail looking healthier. After final 30 pills it was dead. As of today August 30th 2010 there is no trace of the fungus on my nail. If it was on my feet I would&#039;ve never taken this medicine due to all the side effects I read about here. I also stayed away from alcohol completely, which is recommended.""",10.0,17
Zipsor,Pain,"""I have had severe migraines for 15 years and no medication has been able to give me much relief until I tried Zipsor. My doctor gave me a few samples, to take up to 4 a day (which I assumed I&#039;d be doing when a migraine came along). I took one pill and felt relief within 30 minutes and much better after an hour. I am so glad I have this medicine, it&#039;s a miracle!""",8.0,28
Lubiprostone,"Constipation, Chronic","""I take the 24mg twice a day after having severe constipation post-chemo and multiple abdominal surgeries.  It takes a couple of days for it to cause a movement, but when it does, it&#039;s unbelievable how much it works!  I have felt the nausea and headaches, but didn&#039;t realize it was caused by the Amitiza.  I&#039;m so thankful to have this medicine!""",9.0,39
Necon 1 / 35,Birth Control,"""I have been on this birth control for 3.5 years and it has been great. I never have breakthrough bleeding, and my period comes for 4 days on the Monday morning around 11am after the last active pill. I&#039;ve lost 10lbs over the years while being on the pill and did not gain any weight when I first started it. If I skip one pill, I do start bleeding but that has only happened a couple of times over the years. My skin was flawless for a year but now I get a couple small breakouts here and there enough to try a new pill. I have noticed a reduction in libido over time but it&#039;s minimal and manageable. The other generic versions (Nortrel, cyclafem, etc.) do not react the same at all and I cannot take those.""",10.0,2
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""10 weeks pregnant, went to see my OB for STD testing I&#039;m thinking &quot;cool, everything came out negative before my boyfriend and I got together&quot; which was 2 months before we started dating almost a year ago. WRONG! They called &amp; said &quot;Hey you tested positive&quot; I was sure they had the wrong number. I ate cereal and took two 500mg of the azithromycin was rudely awaken from the best sleep of my life feeling like my ass was falling off, stomach wrenching pain &amp; nausea. All dealable since I have IBS, it could&#039;ve been worse. My bf is going to be tested &amp; will have his pretty day on the toilet as well. Definitely advise against getting pregnant and the clap at the same time :)""",6.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""The only good thing about Nexplanon is the convenience. This birth control gave me horrible acne on my jaw, my back, and my chest. I have never struggled with back acne, but after being on this birth control I now have scars on my back from the acne being so bad. My jaw acne is horrible. The only relief I will find is taking the implant out, which is happening very soon. I have struggled with cramps constantly, and finally got a HORRIBLE period that lasted for two weeks after the first year. I have horrible mood swings and anxiety on this. I have gained 18 pounds and I&#039;ve never had a problem with weight. I don&#039;t recommend this at all. I am so happy to be going back to pills.""",1.0,11
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was on the Depo shot for 11 years. I never had a period the entire time. It made me moody, psycho and out of control crazy. It made me gain weight (from 95lbs when I started the shot to 133lbs when I stopped it). I am 5 ft 3 with a very small frame, 133 lbs is too much for my body. Talked to my Dr. and got Lutera instead. It is very low hormones. I can honestly say that the Depo made me crazy. This pill has changed that. In the first month I noticed the improvement in my moods. My breast size increased from B to C, although tenderness occurs occasionally. Has helped grow my hair, and has regulated my periods.""",9.0,15
Wellbutrin,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and have also suffered the loss of my family. I had 5 major surgeries in one year and have attempted suicide several times. I&#039;ve been on a variety of meds and have watched my weight balloon from 140 to 240lbs because of these medicines. Am I better because of Wellbutrin maybe at first and it is easier to move my life along. Side effects, itching that drives me nuts, no sex drive, I&#039;ve only been able to drop 40lbs, can&#039;t sleep, agitated really easy over stupid stuff, cry at the smallest thing. Yes, I still have days I don&#039;t want to get out of bed but after a while I finally do. No suicide thoughts right now which is good.""",5.0,49
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Great reduction in symptoms. I have virtually no anxiety symptoms at all now. Am in the process of weaning off now. Have taken 10mg for 6 years. Went to 7.5mg for about 2 months and now down to 5mg. No negative side effects with weaning off this slowly.""",10.0,26
Dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b,Blepharitis,"""This is the first eye drop that has actually worked to stop my chronic dry eyes. Started out taking 1 drop each eye 3x/day, am now down to 1 drop each eye as needed, which is usually once a week! Eyes are tearing normally, no more crusting or burning!""",10.0,2
Progesterone,Amenorrhea,"""I am currently taking this medication for a missed cycle.  I was told to take it at night due to the drowsiness it may cause.  So far I have not noticed much of a problem with that.  I have been on the pill for 5 days and the side effects are almost unbearable.  I have breast tenderness, but also the muscles around my chest/back area are aching to the point of being painful.  I called my doctor about this side effect and was told that the medication has not been known to cause achiness.  After reading this website I see it is very possible.  I have had some dizziness, sweating, and irritability as well.  Either way the medication seems to be helping, but I really cannot wait to quit it!""",6.0,31
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Mirena for 3 months now. I had inserted to control extremely heavy menstrual bleeding. Well the bleeding is no longer heavy, however I&#039;m spotting and also having weird discharge everyday. The insertion was a little uncomfortable and some pain for about two days afterwards. I gained about 10lbs the 1st month but I&#039;ve controlled it since and lost all 10lbs. The 1st month my acne was horrible but that decreased in the 3rd month. I called my doctor and asked to have it removed, I&#039;d rather have the heavy bleeding for 7 days than to have light bleeding every day for a month. She prescribed a pill for 10days that did not work at all. I want to hang in there like many have, but all the side effects are about to drive me crazy.""",4.0,7
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I just started Chantix yesterday morning. 
As far as symptoms I had a brief headache when taking it, and nausea for about 10 minutes.. nothing that wasn&#039;t tolerable. I was very hesitant with taking the med because I have heard so many horror stories but honestly it isn&#039;t that bad so far. I did have pretty vivid dreams last night that were just strange and didn&#039;t make much sense but nothing terrifying. I normally smoked anywhere from slightly over half a pack to a pack per day. Yesterday I smoked 6 in total and today so far I have had less than half. I&#039;m already starting to feel some withdrawal symptoms such as sore throat sore tongue slight headache ect. I plan on sticking with this med and will update later in the process.""",7.0,20
Abilify,Bipolar Disorde,"""I took Abilify for a month and it was not for me. It first made me happy, but it made me too happy! I became manic again and couldn&#039;t settle myself down. I would be up at 2 am working out or cleaning. Also, the side effects were awful! My hands never stopped shaking and people began to think I had a drinking problem due to the way they were shaking. It also made me gain 5 lbs within a week. Not a fan.""",3.0,19
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""This review is about to be so long but I really really want to ease the minds of people in the same boat as I was. 1.) EVERYTHING WILL BE OK REMEMBER THAT. 
2.) I had unprotected sex during ovulation and my partner pulled out not finishing in me. I then got plan b and took it 6 hours after. I felt very tired that day and naeusous. About 5 days later I experienced bloating, frequent urination, cramping, and brownish/red bleeding for 5 days. However this was not my period it was the withdrawal bleeding from the pill. I continued to have these symptoms and waited for my June 26th period which never came. I became very nervous because I was starting to develop almost all the symptoms of early pregnancy. I had frequent urination, thought I had morning sickness - but it worked - Don&#039;t  panic""",8.0,17
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""I suffer from Anxiety, Major Depression &amp; Insomnia
I&#039;m taking Vistaril for the Anxiety I&#039;m on 50MG 4 times a day when reading most of you said it made you pretty sleepy... I feel normal for the first time in 40 yrs like maybe I can have a life now...  My experience so far has been a great one :o)  I DON&#039;T GET Drowsy At All LIKE I SAID THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I FEEL 100% Normal... I take two Seroquel 100MG in the AM For Major Depression... That doesn&#039;t make me Drowsy at all when I read about Vistaril and Seroquel people say they are drowsy and lethargic Not ME I Feel Great!!! I Also take Seroquel 300MG at Bedtime along with 30MG Restoril at Bedtime... The only side effects I have is movements in my neck &amp; the chills Yep that&#039;s it.""",9.0,89
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Extreme itching after nearly two years started on 24mgs and now on 10mgs every other day. Tried steroid creams with minimal success any tips would be appreciated heaps. Thanks guys.""",8.0,14
Vicoprofen,Pain,"""I had broken wrist.. ended up with carpal tunnel syndrome. The doctor did surgery, still was in pain after taking Lortab5 with Tylenol. The nerve from carpal tunnel became very inflamed and walked the floor like a wild animal. Ended in ER they gave me Vicoprofen which really helped the the nerve pain I used to take ibuprfen 800mg 2 a day years ago.""",10.0,10
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I have been using Topamax for 1 year and I have not had a migraine in a year.  Before taking Topamax I was in bed for 9 months with a migraine headache.""",10.0,19
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Lutera for close to two years. I have a very active sex life and it&#039;s always done it&#039;s job and worked. But the last few months I&#039;ve been spotting the week before my period. Also I&#039;ve been having insane mood swings. I get upset over everything. I went to my doctor and switched birth controls.""",4.0,24
Linaclotide,"Constipation, Chronic","""I tried a sample of Linzess 154mg for chronic constipation/ tortuous colon/ IBS-C
I was told it might take 4 days to work. I took it 1 hour before breakfast and 2-3 hours later I was cleaned out. It was gentle (not urgent) no cramps. However the thirst and head ache from dehydration lasted ALL day. Toward the end of the day I couldn&#039;t get enough water and I couldn&#039;t physically drink anymore water. Living in hot humid weather did not help. I wish the dose was smaller. 
I can deal with a little bit of thirst but I could not stay hydrated on this medication and it did not improve my quality of life. I may try taking in the early evening so I can sleep through the 8 hours of dehydration and see if that is tolerable but can&#039;t take this daily.""",6.0,49
Acitretin,Psoriasis,"""I have been on Soriatane for about a year.  It has done wonders for my condition.  I was on 25 mg per day and the derm changed it to 25mg everyother day and 10mg on opposite days. This has shown very little change but a VERY tiny bit is now noticeable. I have had absolutely ZERO side effects.  Overall, I&#039;m thoroughly happy with it!""",8.0,21
Voltaren-XR,Pain,"""Very sensitive to medication but this one works for me.""",8.0,10
Quetiapine,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve had difficult sleeping for the last 7 years, I take my dose at bed time. I&#039;m relaxed and I fall asleep relaxed. I&#039;m bipolar but only use it for sleep.""",10.0,13
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""For those of you needing a bit of peace and mind, read this. I had sex with my boyfriend March 3rd and the condom broke. I took Plan B 3 hours after the accident. I took it because I wasn&#039;t very sure when I ovulated due to years of irregular periods. The side effects I had after taking it were a headache and some dizziness. I was expecting my period of March 28th but it never came. However, around this time, I was bloated, cramping, and I had very tender breast. I feared the worse and took a pregnancy test  on April 1st. It came out negative, but I still hadn&#039;t gotten a period, until today (2 weeks late). Good luck to everyone.""",9.0,8
Temozolomide,"Melanoma, Metastatic","""After surgery (right axillary nodes), radiation of that site, subsequent CT scans and biopsy revealed that it had spread to his right lung.  After treatment with this oral chemo (covered by Medicare), he has a complete remission of the lung tumor.  

Side effects were minimal.  He is BRAF positive, although I don&#039;t know if that has any connection with the Temodar.""",9.0,10
Omeprazole,GERD,"""My doctor prescribed Protonix which worked most of the time and every now and then I would take a Tums.  Then my doctor left and I didn&#039;t request a refill soon enough, so I decided to try Prilosec OTC.  My GERD disappeared after the first day.  I took it daily for 14 days as described on the box and never had a problem at all.  My GERD pain is coming back though, so I will be buying another box.""",10.0,41
Sronyx,Birth Control,"""Hey! I even on Sronyx for about 9 months now and it&#039;s been an overall good experience. My acne level has stayed the same. My periods used to be heavy all the way through for 7-8 days and now it&#039;s only 5-6 along with it becoming much lighter. The only downfall is I gained 10 pounds which is very abnormal for me since I am very active. so far I havn&#039;t gotten pregnant but I didn&#039;t use a condom yesterday for the first time since I started using it so we&#039;ll see how that goes! Overall a good product!""",9.0,5
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I am 17 and have been taking this for 5 months now. I started to take it as I couldn&#039;t join the army with fungal nails. I have experienced no side effects and my nails are growing clearly. Overall very happy, just a shame the process takes so long.""",8.0,11
Roflumilast,COPD,"""I have been using Daliresp for 1 week now. It appears to have improved my breathing but I have several of the side-effects. Now I&#039;m having problems with diarrhea, anxiety and trouble sleeping.  I&#039;ve got a call into my doctor now to see if the side-effects will go away.  If they don&#039;t I&#039;ll have to go back to Advair.""",7.0,51
Toradol,Pain,"""I was given Toradal (iv form) in the hospital. I was in agony after experiencing severe complications (nerve damage, bleeding, infection) from two back to back knee surgeries. Morphine couldn&#039;t touch the pain. Toradal was my miracle.""",10.0,11
Dimetapp Children's Cold & Cough,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""Did not really get the experience that I wanted. When I took this product, my runny nose and congestion did not go away. Instead, it made me get bloody noses with the runny nose. When I tried to blow it out, my congestion did not allow anything to go through. The cough and mucus did not seem to go away either. Do not buy this.""",1.0,0
Beclomethasone,"Asthma, Maintenance","""Waste of time. Coughing increased. Doctor proscribed Qvar with Combivent; increased sputum along with green-black BB-size grease-balls.

Waste of time!""",1.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started this pill to alleviate migraines and prevent pregnancy. Overall, my experience with this pill has been wonderful from day one. I don&#039;t have any breakouts, no migraines,  no weight gain, and I haven&#039;t gotten my period once in the seven months I&#039;ve been on it. The downside:  I&#039;m overly emotional. I will cry over a commercial, now. And I&#039;m paranoid all the time of being pregnant.""",6.0,54
Solodyn,Acne,"""I had a cystic breakout before my wedding and my doctor prescribed me Solodyn. After a week they have all gone either completely away or almost barely there away. Love this stuff! I didn&#039;t experience any side effects.""",10.0,29
Mirtazapine,Anxiety,"""I have been on the medication about a month I take 30mg at night along with 20mg of Paxil. They seem to work great together I have no anxiety attacks anymore I fall right asleep within 10 min of taking them the only problem I have seen so far is that it&#039;s extremely difficult to stay awake during the day and I am ALWAYS hungry. I can eat several meals a day and all I think about all day is food I have gained 20 lbs in one month of taking this medication.""",7.0,19
Advair Diskus,"Asthma, Maintenance","""No doubt that Advair was effective at clearing up my lungs so that I could breath (most important). However, I did have the noted side effect of nausea... so as far as eating is concerned, I dont enjoy eating (cant taste anything) while I am on this medication""",8.0,29
Sumatriptan,Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome,"""The best medication I have ever taken for my migraines. Works fast, and I very rarely have to take a second dose. I rated it as a 10.""",10.0,4
Sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur,Acne,"""I love this product because it works amazingly well to clear up my acne. I do still get pimples but they&#039;re rarely bad and for the most part I don&#039;t get huge breakouts anymore. 

The only drawback for me is the smell. I was told to leave it on overnight, and I have to disagree with a previous commenter that this product does not smell. As with any other sulfur product, it smells like sulfur. The longer you use it for the worse it gets. I have to throw out my sheets and sleep shirts every 6 months because they stink, and I can&#039;t ever wash them with anything I wear in public. I also have to be good about exfoliating, or the smell starts to stick to me too. 

I do think this product is worth it if sulfur is your only option, but be prepared!""",6.0,31
Metformin,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""I found out I had PCOS in 2013 after trying to get pregnant for 3 yrs! I had started to gain weight slowly over the course of a year &quot;25lbs&quot;. My doctor started metformin in August of 2014 and by September dropped 10lbs and by December a total of 28lbs. I&#039;m 5&#039;2 and that brought me back to about 128, a healthy weight! I found out in Febuary of 2015 I was pregnant!!! I had a healthy baby boy in Oct 2015 and I believe it was metformin!!!""",10.0,123
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I started smoking at 14 and was given a sample of Chantix when I was 46.  For 36 years smoking was part of my life, when my doctor handed me a pharmaceutical sample of Chantix I laughed.  One day, I opened the box and within a week I was no longer smoking, 7 years later and I remain smoke free with absolutely no desire to ever touch another cigarette!  I did not experience the side effects, chewed cinnamon gum for a few weeks and was stunned at how there was no withdrawal.  This is simply the best there is to quit smoking! """,10.0,33
Thyroid desiccated,Underactive Thyroid,"""In February 2014, Forest Laboratories, the makers of Armour Thyroid, was bought by the drug company Actavis for $25 million.  I recently finished a batch that I had on hand since May of 2014 and was doing quite well with no side effects.  As soon as I started a new batch that I purchases in October of 2014, I noticed the difference within a few days: I started itching, being warm and lacking sleep.  Before I was sleeping very well regularly while now I&#039;m having a lot of trouble.  I think that I will be looking for some other alternative after I see my doctor, preferably Nathroid, and Westhroid.  Why would Actavis change the composition of a good product and make it worst?  After being a &#039;happy&#039; individual with Armour for several years, it&#039;s time to move on.""",3.0,104
Citalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been on Celexafor about 10 years now after many medications this has been the best for my anxiety, etc thus far without much of any side effects at all.""",9.0,42
Rizatriptan,Migraine,"""I am a 42 yr old male and I have been susceptible to migraines since I was very little. My worst childhood memories are of me moaning and rocking back and forth in agony on my bed when suffering from my very first migraines as an 8 or 9 yr old child.  I too have not had any luck with Imitrex and some of the other medicines mentioned in this post. My insurance gives me terrible problems when I am trying to get a migraine prescription filled. As it is right now I have figured out that Axert and Maxalt are the only two medicines that I know will work for certain when I am afflicted and totally incapacitated by migraine headaches.  The problem with Axert is that my insurance will only allow a monthly script of 6 tablets at $10/tablet. Maxalt does it for less dollars.""",10.0,9
Blisovi 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""When switching to a lower dose of birth control, my pharmacy switched me from Microgestin to Blisovi.  Within 24-48 hours after my first dose, I developed an itchy rash on my abdomen.  I went to the doctor who suspected it was an allergic reaction and prescribed a steroid cream.  The rash continued to spread and increase in severity, until I stopped the Blisovi.""",2.0,3
Topamax,Seizure Prevention,"""Topamax is very good at helping me with keeping my seizures away. My main problem though, is sometimes anywhere between 3:00 and 5:00 in the afternoon I have a &quot;nap crash&quot;. Meaning my eyes want to close because I feel drowsy no matter how much I try to fight it and within a few minutes after my eyes close I&#039;m completely unconscious.""",5.0,49
Morphine,Pain,"""I have degenerative disc disease and had spinal fusion and stenosis surgery in my lower back. For years I have been on Norco 7.5mg/325 (1 pill 4x a day as needed.) and for the most part that took care of my pain. Roughly the past year my dr decided to reduce the Norco by half and added MS Contin. 15mg 1 pill twice a  day. It didn&#039;t help much. For me it takes the MS Contin three hours for me to notice any difference and it only helps for about six hours leaving three hours before I can take another. He upped it to 30mg in the morning and 15mg at night. Still not seeing anything different. This Friday I am going to ask him if I can just go back on the Norco at my old regiment. It seemed to work better for me then these extended release meds.""",3.0,9
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I&#039;ve taken 3 tablets everyday for 3 days and I still haven&#039;t pooped yet! I&#039;m so constipated it&#039;s ridiculous!!!""",1.0,3
Doxycycline,Bacterial Infection,"""I had Sinusitis for a week then went to doctors with severe headache, pressure on forehead , I told I  have a bacterial  infection, headaches, weakness, feeling lethargic. Had one tablet yesterday with a sandwich, one this morning with breakfast.  Seems to be fast acting, as my nose is now clear again, no sign of infection,  no pressure or pain,  I believe this is the best  antibiotic I have ever taken, feeling great today. With food also drank 200mls water. I believe  everyone is different,  I seem fine and can tolerate doxycycline medication just fine, no more pressure headaches .... yippee !""",10.0,15
Dapsone,Acne,"""I struggled with acne since beginning middle school.  all other topical medications were too harsh and either irritated my skin to where it was red and over oily, or it made my acne worse.  Yes its normal to get worse before getting better, but after months of the other medicines it never got better.  While using aczone, my acne never got worse, only better after the first few days.  I have been using it for about 4 months now and my skin is completely smooth besides the occasional pimple that is barely there.  All i have left to take care of are the scars that were left over the years.  strongly recommend aczone to all with sensitive skin!""",10.0,34
Gabapentin,Neuropathic Pain,"""Was proscribed this medication for neurological damage from a refused Cervical Spine Block. Because I now suffer from Neurological Damage my sensitivity to any noise or sound has intensified to 300% some days. I already suffer from Anxiety and PTSD so it did not help the nerves in my neck. Script was for 100mg 4xs daily I have only made it to 100mg every 12 hours because I only took it when I was feeling my nerves in my neck tighten. I have taken no more then 200mg daily for 3 days. I can&#039;t take this medication I&#039;d rather have anxiety then deal with Acid in my throat all day and a stomach not feeling so happy. Not for me for pain it is great .""",5.0,2
Calcium carbonate,Indigestion,"""Works great for me!""",8.0,1
Diethylpropion,Obesity,"""Its good for controlling your appetite but there are some other side effects than mentioned above including several joint pain and stiffness of lower jaw which some times feel like its locked specially when I&#039;m dehydrated and it looses its effect over time so its best to start on lower doses""",8.0,0
Qsymia,Weight Loss,"""I have a diagnosed metabolic disorder and got my prescription from my endocrinologist. After 8 months, I
have lost 28 pounds. I exercised, ate cleanly, and drank a minimum of 2 L of water per day. Insurance did not cover a some of Qysymia&#039;s costs, so I spent over $1,000 on my 8 months. I am early 30 and tall (and have found these posts so relative rendering them NA). Negatives: cost, you feel mentally foggy, cannot drink alchohol, and it is a major risk for females because pregnancy would be terrible. I was aware of the other potential risks, so there was genuine stress for 8 months. Ultimately, I am fine and have lost half of the weight I want to lose! I am praying that now &quot;my metabolism is on&quot; and &quot;is fired up like a furnace.&quot;""",8.0,17
Trileptal,Seizures,"""My daughter has been on Trileptal for 2yrs. now and she did have a small seizure during the first 4 months but after increasing the dose to 5ml twice a day she has had nothing but a few migraines since. In another month or two we are planning on slowly taking her off. So I will find out soon exactly how well it has been working.""",8.0,18
Nitrofurantoin,Bladder Infection,"""Prescribed 7 day course four times a day as allergic to penicillin. Had general feeling sick but wasn&#039;t too bad, was soothing symptoms quickly but had to stop after two days as got severe headache. Never had a headache like it before, was an awful awful pain. Pain in head was still severe even after a day without taking anymore tablets. """,5.0,16
Bupropion,Depression,"""I have been taking Wellbutrin for a little over 5 weeks now and I have never been so sleepy in my life. I know its supposed to be one of the more stimulating antidepressants but it has the opposite effect on me so Im going to have to  discontinue use. My doctor only prescribed it to me to try and counter act a sexual side effect I am having due to Prozac. Anyways, everyone is different but it didnt work for me. Thank you...""",4.0,36
LoSeasonique,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m on my third set of LoSeasonique. I originally started using LoSeasonique to help control my periods when I would experience extreme cramping and migraines to the point that I could not function. I started LoSeasonique and haven&#039;t experienced any migraines or cramps since. I haven&#039;t had any spotting. My periods are lighter and only last three days. My sex drive has increased and I have been less moody. Overall a GREAT pill.""",8.0,8
Benicar,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been taking Diovan HCT for the past 10 years; varying doses as my BP continued to increase with age.  Diovan was giving me debilitating migraines and the weight gain was out of control; even though I am a vegetarian and walk about 3 miles a day.  Life on Diovan was miserable.  Two weeks ago I persuaded my doctor to switch me to Benicar HCT and to start me on the lowest dose.  My BP while on Diovan HCT hovered around 190/102 the highest was 200/105 which was becoming rather common lately.  So my doctor also prescribed Bystolic.  Three hours after taking Benicar HCT, my blood pressure slowly dropped to 133/80.  I am not used to &quot;normal&quot; blood pressure, so I felt like I was drunk.  Quite a nice feeling from such a small pill...LOL.""",9.0,41
Patanol,Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis,"""Great medicine, I&#039;ve been using it everyday for 5 years now, really helps to control and relieve my conjunctivitis, and it keeps the whites of my eyes clear (they used to be red/yellowish often).

However, for serious cases of conjunctivitis (which hit me once a year at the beginning of summer), it doesn&#039;t really help, and you&#039;ll have to see your ophthalmologist for steroid drops.

The major downside is the price. $35-40 for a 5ml bottle here in NZ.""",9.0,31
Effexor XR,Anxiety,"""I have been on this medication for approximately 3 weeks now.  It is a God send for me.  I noticed results on day 2.  I have had recurring depressive episodes my entire adult life.  This episode I was unable to get out of bed, sleeping up to 14 hours a day, not going into work (thankfully I have a very understanding boss).  I was not suicidal this time, I actually think that I really didn&#039;t care enough to do anything about it.  My whole attitude was that, &quot;I just don&#039;t care.&quot;  I have anxiety as well, but the episodes have always been well controlled with 1mg of Ativan.  I had the racing thoughts, inability to concentrate, unable to finish almost any task-if I even got as far to start one.  175mg of Effexor and I can finally function.""",10.0,137
Metronidazole,Bacterial Vaginitis,"""I contracted my first case of BV two weeks ago and thought it was a yeast infection. I waited a week before going in and getting tested. I was first prescribed clindamycin cream which did absolutely nothing for me except for worsen the symptoms and give me a UTI. I switched to Flagyl last night and I started feeling noticeably better six hours later. I couldn&#039;t believe it! This morning, the terrible burning is gone. I am still going to take it for six more days because that&#039;s what the doctor told me to do. I am also upping my probiotic intake to replenish the good bacteria and prevent a yeast infection (100 billion CFUs a day). I would give it a 10/10 except for the fatigue and upset stomach I am experiencing.""",9.0,14
Saizen,Adult Human Growth Hormone Deficiency,"""I&#039;m 70 and seemingly in EXCELLENT health. NO pains or problems with ANYTHING. I work on my estate daily and have better energy than my younger by far workers. Before I started taking human growth hormone (HGH), I found that my skin was growing very thin and becoming a slight pinkish blue. Now this is completly resolved. I go to a life extension doctor that after testing found that my hormones like all older persons were low so I&#039;m now supplementing with HGH, Pregnalone, DHEA, and Testosterone (transdermal. I highly recommend it to my friends and acquaintances and to you to have your blood tested.""",9.0,30
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""I started taking Wellbutrin 150mg one week ago. I suffer from mild depression, but I feel like I am going through a rough patch in my marriage/life and needed something to change.  I exercise regularly, own a business and sleep well, but just didn&#039;t have that &quot;get up and go&quot; that I felt others had.  So, my doctor had given me a prescription for Lexapro that had horrible side effects right off the bat.  Heartburn, insomnia, and this kind of stressed out feeling that made me VERY uncomfortable. My doc gave me a new prescription for Wellbutrin and I take it the moment I wake up each morning.  I feel Happy, Energetic and Ready to tackle the day.  No insomnia, but I do have a reduced appetite.  This may be just the ticket!""",8.0,207
Vortioxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""This was definitely lifesaver for me. Before, i was suicidal, depressed and simply unable to focus on anything. This medicine helped me to regain back my focus and general improvement to mood as well. Despite the nausea that still persists 3 months into taking the medicine, this is something i wouldnt mind since it did help me to cope with my depression. Pricewise, it is indeed rather expensive (4 bucks per pill in my area) so do discuss it with your doctor.""",9.0,8
Prozac,Depression,"""At first it made me feel really sick constantly and have stomach aches but after 2 weeks it started to help me cope with my anxiety and depression waaay better. I wanna make it clear I wasnt looking for a cure when I started taking prozac, but just a way to better manage my feelings because I dont think I will ever be cured since Ive been chronically depressed my whole life. 
And it does really help me manage way better, I still have depressive episodes tho, but I dont break down crying easily or feel anxious all the time and I stopped disassociating.""",10.0,74
Humira,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I am on plaqunil and the disease was progressing. My dr. (Whom I respect and value) recommended going on Humira. I gave myself the first injection and thought I had gotten my life back. I felt better almost instantly. Unfortunately eleven days later, I had a huge allergic reaction at the site of the injection and my entire body (head to toe) was covered in hives. I was in pain and very itchy for days. I had to discontinue the use of humira immediately and was put on steroids to calm everything down.""",1.0,6
TriNessa,Birth Control,"""Bad nausea, depression, anxiety, swollen face, and INSANE mood swings. I honestly feel like this birth control is ruining my life and I haven&#039;t even completed an entire month.""",2.0,15
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""Im pretty outgoing in nature...but id get depressed n aggressive from time to time. Anyway so the first 5 weeks on this med was very up and down... I slept but woke up feeling tired.. I was drowzy during the day...id feel good some days n worse on others. I was going to quit on my 6th week..I woke up n said &#039;I cant take this anymore&#039; but my mom convinced me to keep taking it. It was like a miracle. .I just woke up in the morning..6th week in n felt ok one morning... energetic... happy... motivated... could phone up anyone n talk wthout feeling like it was torture.... so give it atleast 6 weeks... it should get even better than how im feeling now... tht would be amazing!""",8.0,96
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I smoked sometimes 2 packs of cigarettes a day just depending on what I was doing or who I was around and I started smoking when I was 15yrs old and I quit 4yrs years ago in 2010 .I never thought I would ever be able to quit""",10.0,44
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""This is truly amazing. Really helps, can&#039;t fault it. Started to work nearly straight away I feel alot happier. It has saved my life.""",8.0,59
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m about 50/50 on this BC. I started it about 4 months ago, of course from a recommendation by my doctor. Unlike most people, I haven&#039;t had breakouts (in fact, my skins been quite clear) amd I havent gained weight. It&#039;s helped with all mood swings I had prior to taking the pill and it hasn&#039;t altered my sex drive. The only problem I have with it is that my periods are about two to three times longer as they were. I used to have 5 day long periods; they were heavy and irregular with patterns. Sometimes I&#039;d have them every two months, sometimes every two weeks. Now they&#039;re once every month, but last 10 to 15 days... its very, very light, but its still annoying. But then again it&#039;s different for everyone.""",5.0,3
Parnate,Depression,"""The best drug for severe depression except you cannot eat cheese or drink red wine.  But try TMS which is not a drug and has no side effects or if necessary ECT which is the gold standard and is much different then in &quot;The One Flew Over The days.""",8.0,17
Ambien,Insomnia,"""Doesn&#039;t work for real insomnia at all. At best 4 hours of restless sleep with high anxiety, disorientation and muscle fatigue.""",1.0,133
Focalin XR,ADHD,"""It&#039;s amazing but don&#039;t take 5 or 6 or 7 you will feel sick and stay up and not eat for a day or 2 but if you want a fun focus high go small like 2 or 3 then work your way up if you want to buy its not fun with a lot you start hearing thing and seeing things and you get scared easy but fun at the end did my college homework project and easays and other things I had to do for college got all done in that 24 hour period still up and feel hyper and awake but I know I&#039;m going to crash very soon but the drug does it job 100% for me when I do 1 10mg or 2 10mg I do 2 for test the next day soo I know I&#039;m up and ready for it""",10.0,9
Risperidone,Anxiety,"""I suffered from panic disorder and during a low point a psychiatrist prescribed risperidone. After 3 days my panic was gone completely. This is a life saver. I only used it short term, 10 days, and would do it again. It has been 4 years since I took it and i still cannot believe what a life changing experience it was. It felt like my brain started thinking logically again.""",10.0,41
Nucynta,Pain,"""I have cystic fibrosis and severe back/neck pain. I needed a stronger medication due to the cystic fibrosis and found that Percocets just made me extremely nauseated. Nucynta can be taken on an empty stomach, and while I experience slight tiredness that was about all. However as time progressed I discovered that it became somewhat less effective and I had to bump up to 10s. When this happened I started having pronounced muscle spasms and issues with regulating my body temp. Also there is no generic so I averaged about $117 per dose. Overall I was pleased with the medicine.  """,8.0,9
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control pill for about a year and a half... so far no pregnancies, my skin is clear but I&#039;ve always been lucky in that department. My hair actually feels thicker! No weight gain and no headaches. My period is usually 2-3 days long and super light. Sometimes I only spot for a day and that&#039;s it. I used to have severe cramps prior to getting on this birth control to the point I was prescribed muscle relaxants (that bad!)... and now its slight cramping for a day or two the week of my &quot;period&quot;. Everyone&#039;s body is different but I have had no side effects on this pill. """,10.0,13
Estradiol,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I really like Elestrin. I used bio-identical hormone treatment for many years but tried this for a number of reasons. My thinking cleared up which is way more important than hot flash relief! I do have the side effect of developing &quot;freckles,&quot; but I had those already so they just blend in.""",8.0,22
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""Abilify works great for me to stablilize my  mood . I take it to stable my moods and for anger issues. It has been a life saver. It mellows me out and helps me manage my anger/irritability. When I first started taking it, it made me sleepy and I didn&#039;t feel like doing anything. After a couple of weeks, that passed and I had more energy and motivation to get things done.""",10.0,3
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""I was given Ativan before having an MRI done. I have extreme claustrophobia and was unable to get the MRI done even the open MRI type machine. I took 2mg. one hour before the test. Right up until the test I was terrified. However, within five minutes, being in the MRI machine, I was out! I mean out, in a different world. It was scarey. I had an IV placed and didn&#039;t feel a thing. The whole test (an hour or longer) went perfectly. 
Here is the really scarey part. I came home and went about my usual business. At supper, read the paper, even drove in town. The next day I had absolutely no memory of the previous day. The Ativan caused severe amnesia.""",5.0,43
Effexor XR,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Mild side effects. Takes a while to wear off in the morning.""",9.0,9
Adapalene,Acne,"""At first when I started using it, I had really terrible dry peeling skin and it burned so much. Your doctor will tell you that it works in a few months but that was not the case for me. I just kept using it because I was not done with the tube and at about 6 months, I was about 80% clear. Right now I am at 8 months and only have a few pimples which can be easily treated with benzoyl peroxide or sacyllic acid. However, if I stop use for an extended period of time, acne gets worse. Adapolene is useful, but the side affects at the start are really terrible and include peeling skin and more pimples. To combat, make you sure to get a moisturizer especially for dry skin.""",10.0,0
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got this implant November 20 of 2016. At first my periods were irregular and had spotting in between, had lower back pain and mood swings/depression. My periods went away which is amazing but the depression has gotten worse and I now have cystic acne all along my chin, cheeks forehead, and all over my hairline. I&#039;ve dealt with acne all my life and I finally had it under control so this implant causing my skin to break out in painful cysts is a deal breaker. I am sad to get it removed because it is a convenience that I don&#039;t have to take a pill everyday, did not gain weight off of it and it took my periods away. But my skin is more important to me.""",3.0,2
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""I was prescribed Flexeril by my primary doctor for muscle spasms in my lower back.
I could only take it for a short time, I felt no relief in the spasms in my back, I had to sleep at least 10 hours with it, or I couldn&#039;t get out of the bed in the morning. I am heading to physical therapy, I&#039;m sure they will help much better than a stupid muscle relaxer can.""",2.0,19
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""Yaz saved my skin. I had severe acne, whiteheads, blackheads, cysts, the works, on my face. I was prescribed Yaz after none of the topical medications worked, for example, Tazorac, in both the gel and cream form. It does take a while to see the full effect. I noticed after 2 months the shine that I always had on my face went away, and slowly, over a course of about 9 months my skin was completely clear. It was a miracle, to say the least. My dermatologist kept me on the Tazorac just as a caution, but I know it was the Yaz that truly cleared my skin up. I highly recommend Yaz as long as you are in good health to use it (don&#039;t smoke or anything) and want to see a real change in your skin.""",10.0,25
Fluorouracil,Actinic Keratosis,"""I used it once a day for 13 days and took two days off, I&#039;m wondering if it&#039;s ok to start again or not. I was supposed to go 4 weeks. 
Anyone have any comments?""",9.0,0
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I am NEVER getting this shot again!!! I had gotten this shot a month and a half after having my daughter. Which was in late November. I didn&#039;t get a &quot;period&quot; until early January and haven&#039;t stopped bleeding since. I thought the bleeding was becoming light for a while then it became heavy as of now. Also this shot causes extreme HAIR LOSS. I thought I was losing my hair due to postpartum hair loss but it turns out it&#039;s because of this shot. I&#039;ve lossed so much hair, that it looks totally thinned out.. I don&#039;t know when the hair loss and bleeding will stop but I&#039;m hoping soon""",1.0,0
Sklice,Head Lice,"""My youngest daughter came down with lice 3 yrs ago from my sitter&#039;s daughter.  Needless to say by the time I found out, my other daughter and myself had it too. Pediatrician advised to try OT counter drugs 3 times first. After spending over $500, got prescription for Sklice (not covered on insurance then).  It cleared up the first try. Best product &amp; worth $300 paid.  I though was leary and left some items (stuff animals to pillows) in bags for over a year.  Now 3 years later, and once again youngest daughter as caught as she will not wear her hair up due to sensory issues. Had doctor to prescribe without trying anything else. With coupon this time paid $10 instead of $59 a tube (my co-pay)! Now praying for good results again.""",10.0,8
Ramipril,High Blood Pressure,"""Was diagnosed 5 weeks ago when a general health check saw my b.p was 210/76. I was put on amlopidine 10mg for the first 2 weeks with little improvement and now I am also taking ramidil 2.5mg, been taking for 4 days and b.p has dropped to 153/70.
side effects are a dull headache and feeling exhausted but have been assured this is only temporary""",8.0,35
Sumatriptan,Cluster Headaches,"""Relieved migraine and reduced temperature in ,15 minutes first time - has never taken longer than 30 mins to act. Quite impressed with this, worked when codeine and others failed.""",9.0,0
VESIcare,Overactive Bladde,"""Caused dry mouth, headaches, weight gain and pain in lower back.  Now seeing a physio as my back hurts so much.   I&#039;m on 10mg a day.   Within one month running to the toilet was normalised and I slept all night without needing to get up numerous times.   Someone else mentioned affect on eye sight.  I have experienced this too but hadn&#039;t thought to link it to the drugs.""",8.0,27
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I started the meds on Oct.10 and I had severe nausea and fatigued for the first 2 weeks. I&#039;m only on week 3 but I have gained 2lbs. I exercise regardless, but I have read some reviews from ppl who say..wait until week 4 to see results.. I&#039;m praying because I have thyroid which cause you to be fatigued more than the average person already so this med added to that.. I&#039;m going to continue to take all of it.. I will respond again once I finish this first round

Hopeful""",3.0,13
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I&#039;m a 36 year-old female, 5&#039;8&quot; 224 lbs. Only on week 2 of contrave. No weight loss yet but I&#039;m hopeful...a little nausea and dizziness last week. Seems to be subsiding a bit this week.""",5.0,14
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I took Plan B about 36 hours after unprotected sex. I literally was SO scared I would get pregnant and googled everything on Plan B way too much. I&#039;m on birth control but hadn&#039;t been taking it at the same time recently. I had symptoms throughout that I was paranoid were pregnancy symptoms like random cramping, lower back pain, and sore breasts. My nipples were always hard! But exactly 3 weeks later, today, I got my period!! It is a few days later than when I usually have it, Don&#039;t worry, it works! Trust it.""",10.0,35
Sinemet,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""I am going on my 5th pregnancy with boy number 5. Around 9 weeks  my legs were flopping around like a half-dead fish out of water that is what my legs looked like about every 30-40 seconds all day and night unless I was walking constantly. I begged my doctor to give me something, anything. She refused. I tried every natural remedy I could think of. She finally gave me sinomet at 25/100 mg dose half a pill and it worked wonders but I noticed after a few weeks of taking it wore off faster and then my legs became worse so my doctor has  to keep increasing my dosage. I am 30 weeks now and at 2 pills a day. I take in half and quarter increments throughout the day to avoid the onset of the RLS. if taken properly it works great.""",9.0,0
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Since I was in 10th grade, I&#039;ve had anxiety and depression. I was placed on Lexapro 10mg, but still had some social anxiety and anxiety about other things. I didn&#039;t have as much as before so the doctor increased it to 20mg. I&#039;ve never felt better. Like others have said, I almost forget I have anxiety. I feel fine everyday and it&#039;s the greatest feeling in the world. If anyone is reading this post and is unsure about asking the doctor about help with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, etc, please don&#039;t wait. This drug truly saved my life.""",10.0,237
Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole,Helicobacter Pylori Infection,"""Recently I was prescribed with amoxicillin pills for a throat infection and they made me feel much better but..... the side effects are horrible I have awful stomach pain, diarrhea, and a horrible taste in my mouth at all times! I can&#039;t get rid of the taste even if I eat or drink I still have this metallic taste in my mouth and feel dehydrated even though I&#039;m not. I would only recommend this if you where really not feeling well but you will have to deal with awful side effects""",3.0,7
Trintellix,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I&#039;ve had the side effects of nausea, diarrhea and low sex drive. Even so, it has helped improve my mood and reduced my anxiety. The side effects have decreased in the past few weeks but at first were bothersome. 

Largest complaint is the copay! Our cost is $122 after insurance! Outrageous. I probably wont be able to afford it for long. Sad because I finally found something that was working.""",9.0,71
Lialda,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""I take Lialda 3.6g each morning which cleared up my diarrhea and bloody stool but I have had neurological side effects of headaches, fatigue, and slow-thinking, and abdominal pain, gas, and bloating as well. I&#039;m too scared to switch to other meds despite an asacol prescription given the risk of flare ups when meds change, but I don&#039;t want the mental haziness for the rest of my life.""",6.0,23
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""This is truly a mind altering drug. Takes the lust with food out of your mind. I had difficulty the first two days I went from 3/day to four..so I backed off to 3 again for another week and then did fine when I increased. I do have headaches, but I have never had the nausea ppl talk about except for the day I increased to 4. I have asthma and hypertension. Both are doing well on this drug. I have lost 11.9 lbs in 5 weeks. I do not feel deprived. I still enjoy an occasional sweet treat, and have still lost weight on those days. The main thing that I have eliminated is snacking. I really don&#039;t have any desire to do that. I drink a lot more water now too. This drug does seems to give a dry mouth.  Very happy with this drug.""",9.0,34
Zenzedi,ADHD,"""I would rather not take any medicine at all than take this med. it made me feel awful. Achy all over, headache, blurred vision, no energy. Numbness in hands and feet. I wouldn&#039;t recommend it. It didn&#039;t help me focus or stay awake. In fact I just wanted to lay down it made my head hurt so bad.""",1.0,11
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Have no fear if you plan to get Skyla implanted by your doctor. During the procedure, (which only lasted about 10 minutes) I felt mild cramping and a little discomfort due to the utensils going past my cervix. But once Skyla was in there... no pain, light headed mess, nausea, or even bleeding. I started to spot later in the day but that&#039;s the worst side effect I&#039;m experiencing.""",9.0,1
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""After 9 days and 3 enamas, 2 glycerine suppositories, endless amounts of water, smooth move, copious amounts of stool softeners and rancid apple cider vinegar I finally made the jump and drank half the bottle of cherry. 12 hrs 41 mins later I am in heaven! I couldn&#039;t be more thankful for this miracle worker. Overall...the cramping was bearable. If there is a next time I will not wait, I&#039;ll go straight for the cherry!""",10.0,20
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I am in week 3 of this medication for generalized anxiety &amp; panic. So far, it&#039;s been great besides my constant drowsiness. Does anyone have this as well?! Will this side effect pass?! In the past I was on 20mg of Celexa (beginning in 2011 until 2016) I decided to come off my celexa last summer which was a terrible idea as my anxiety and panic came back stronger than ever. My doctor suggested lexapro and I have noticed a change in my anxiety and panic! Just drowsy.""",8.0,21
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""There is only one issue I&#039;ve had in the 2&amp;1/2 years I&#039;ve been on this birth control. Absolutley no sex drive what so ever. On the positive side I have a period once in a blue moon, but I don&#039;t even know if I can consider it a period I don&#039;t even have to use panty liners! I just wish I could get my sex drive back.""",7.0,12
Duloxetine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Cymbalta was a real game changer for me after a lot of trial and error with other antidepressants. It was prescribed to me in 2006 during a major depressive episode in my early twenties that required inpatient hospitalization. The results were remarkable. In a span of 24 hours, I had much greater mood regulation and was not ruminating on negative thoughts. Cymbalta was also helpful in developing healthy eating patterns after a period of binge eating. The appetite suppressing effect made it easier for me to modify portions and lose the weight I&#039;d gained. I took Cymbalta for two years. The only lasting side effect was afternoon and evening tiredness. Titrating off the medication went well except for some nausea that eventually resided.""",8.0,34
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""This is definitely one of those &quot;everyone reacts differently&quot; kind of birth controls. See how you react to a progestin only pill and then try this, they are very similar. For me, this little rod has been a nightmare.  I waited several months to see if my hormones/ periods would even out and they never did. I already struggled with depression and this made my moods totally unstable and made my depression and anxiety symptoms skyrocket. I also have a strangely heavy period every other week and experience more PMS symptoms because of it. I&#039;m super fatigued all the time and achy fairly often. I also think the constant periods have made me seriously anemic which doesn&#039;t help with that. Proceed with caution.""",3.0,6
Dapagliflozin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Really pleased - this is the only drug that has brought my blood sugars right down and under control. My blood sugar was always sky high before and Metformin did nothing at all for my blood sugar levels. I have also experienced steady effortless weight loss since being on the drug for the last several months which I am incredibly happy about - I have battled with constant weight gain and obesity my whole life and exercise / dieting never seems to work for me. Although it&#039;s only been a few months, I am feeling very positive about this drug. I have had minimal side effects - only side effects were very intense extremely dry mouth and extreme unquenchable thirst for the first few weeks but this gradually went. I give this drug 10/10.""",10.0,17
Benzonatate,Cough,"""I&#039;m at day 7 of 100 mg/pill, three times a day. I have had no relief with coughing. I believe this med., is weak at best towards helping limit my cough.""",3.0,11
Tryptophan,Insomnia,"""L-trytophan feels like a bit of a lifesaver for me.  Having endured insomnia for 7 years and tried so many various treatments - this natural amino acid has given me back my energy and ability to sleep 7-8 hours just like other people do!  The extras are that my mood is stable during pms and going through peri menopause.  I feel happier, more relaxed and able to enjoy and appreciate my life so much more.""",10.0,4
Afrezza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Dosing is confusing. Not effective at lowering sugar levels. Very expensive""",1.0,2
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I absolutely love the ring. I don&#039;t have any side effects and it&#039;s so easy to only remember to take it in/out once a month compared to a pill everyday. My partner says that it is noticeable during foreplay but that he can not feel it at all during sex, nor can I. It has came out two maybe three times before during sex but you can just put it right back in so its not a big deal. I really do love this BC and I would recommend it 10/10 times.""",10.0,6
Azasan,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""Elevated liver enzymes, nausea, and vomiting.""",4.0,11
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I got mine 6 wks ago. The insertion was uncomfortable but I was ready for that. It was slightly more painful than a biopsy at the gyno. I don&#039;t usually cramp on my period but I experienced cramping after the procedure. It was mild &amp; I was able to go back to work. I know when my coworker got hers she was not able to. I think it&#039;s a matter of Anatomy. I experienced some bleeding afterwards. Then had some spotting for a month. My Dr. &amp; friends who have IUD&#039;s all said it was normal at first. I think the worst part was when I got my 1st period with it. I kid you not...I though I was giving birth. The waves lasted 2hrs &amp; then I was normal. For the most part the experience was positive except that part. Was told that it can happen the 1st cycle""",8.0,2
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""Taking 20mg fluoxetine for 6 weeks, 200mg bupropion 4-5 months.  The 1st week was rough experiencing many side effects.  But I felt more mentally and emotionally balanced within a couple of days, and it has only improved.  I experienced total appetite loss during the first couple weeks and consequently lost 10 pounds, which was a welcome side effect.  I&#039;m not hypersensitive to rejection and criticism, and feel more at ease interacting with others.  The negative thinking is still there, but I can more easily counter those thoughts with rationale &amp; positivity.  I know it&#039;s cliche to say, but I feel like &quot;me&quot; again for the first time in years.  I give it 9/10 because I still get frequent headaches, but the positive far outweighs the negative.""",9.0,12
Tamiflu,Influenza,"""It definitely worked for my 14 year old  --without a doubt it lessened severity and duration. Very thankful for it.""",10.0,2
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I&#039;m going to tell you right now, this was a SLOW process. It took 4 months for me to start seeing improvement, and my skin did get worse before it got better. I am now almost at the end of month five and I can honestly say I haven&#039;t been this happy in over a year. My horrible cystic acne that covered my entire face (forehead, cheeks, chin, jawline) is about 85-90% better and I actually feel like I have skin again. My acne was always very stubborn and consistent, but it would always get even worse the week before my period... this month all I got was one teeny tiny zit on my chin. I couldn&#039;t believe it! My skin continues to keep getting clearer! I know months seems like eternity when you have awful skin but stick with this product!!!""",10.0,13
Lamisil,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I have had a toenail fungus for 10  years on 1 big toenail. I finally decided to try the generic Lamisil after refusing to take it from hearing about possible liver damage. After taking it for 2 weeks I developed an itchy, red, bumpy rash on my back, chest, and neck. I am now using a prescription steroid cream on my skin for the next 2 weeks to help with this rash! I guess there&#039;s no hope in getting rid of this fungus. My dermatologist said to try Vick&#039;s Vaporub everyday 2x day to see if that helps...""",2.0,32
Citalopram,Depression,"""I honestly can&#039;t praise this medication enough. I had previously been on fluxeotine which sent me into overdrive and in turn I had what I would class as a breakdown. I needed to come off them and I didn&#039;t have high hopes for much else. Citalopram did everything I wanted it to. Stopped the tears and allowed me to get back into a sleep pattern. Yes after a year or so I think I may have became somewhat numb to some things but this was far better than what was happening previously. I stayed on the medication 8 months after the symptoms disappeared as advised and have now been off meds for a year and still feel very positive. I have my down days and tears but handle situations far better. I must state that medication alone will not work.""",10.0,21
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""There is such a misconception about Xanax with people thinking you will be addicted forever if you use it. When this medicine is used the right way it can be life changing. Every drug can be abused even over the counter medicines. I can relax just knowing I have my Xanax.""",8.0,82
Levora,Birth Control,"""Had to stop after two months. I got depressed and suicidal, constantly crying. I&#039;m normally extremely happy person, laugh at everything. I got really bad body acne. Painful cramping.""",1.0,20
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""ok. Well. Im 30 years old was diagnosed bipolar when i was twelve. I&#039;ve been on an extensive list of drugs that never worked. So at 15 i stopped taking anything over the counter and self medicated for years I am now comfortable with the idea I may be on something for the rest of my life  and i feel this stuff is actually working for me. It may be because I&#039;m older My brain( for the most part) has developed where its gonna stay.. Hormones are different etc. My only concern is how quickly your body adjusts to it and you have to keep increasing dosage.  I hope we will get to an appropriate level quickly to maintain an even head.. But honestly feel this has made a significant difference for me..""",7.0,43
Lutera,Birth Control,"""Its pretty good working but what most of these people are doing wrong is your supposed to eat before you take the pill or you will possibly get pukey just remember that but would recommend""",9.0,5
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""Started age 18 Smoked 37 years Up to about 1 1/2+ packs a day when I first tried Chantix realized in the first week that it was probably going to work so I stopped it because I wasn&#039;t ready to quit smoking. When I was ready the second time I stopped at the end of the first week because I had no desire and it was pointless to try. That was January 2012 and I haven&#039;t thought or wanted a cigarette since. So Chantix did what it said it would and for me no bad or vivid dreams or anything  BUT (and I&#039;m not alone ) that week is the same week I lost or severely altered my sense of smell which used to be better than average. Coincidence? It might be a synergistic reaction specific to some people. And I can&#039;t taste since January 2015, 3 years later.""",8.0,19
Copper,Birth Control,"""Got paragard on April 19th, holy cow it was a painful insertion. I was tense which made it even worse. Relax and spread those legs is the best advice I can give. The insertion felt like a knife in my uterus, followed by a mega period cramp. The following days were full of cramps and bleeding. The 3rd day blood just came out like a stream. The cramps are bearable but I can&#039;t survive without pain relievers. Im just excited to adjust to the iud, gonna be a long wait. I know it&#039;s painful but better than the pill. The pill scared me because of chest pain and leg numbness.""",10.0,3
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been using depo for 4 years continuously and it has been such a blessing. I&#039;ve had no side effects. I haven&#039;t had a period the whole time I have been on it, and I personally love that.""",10.0,10
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I have had severe anxiety and loss of motivation since starting this 2 months ago. My emotions have been out of control. I have had weight gain and water retention. The pain I used to experience due to my endometriosis is nonexistent now, but the vaginal dryness I&#039;ve started experience has made sex equally as painful. I&#039;ve been constantly exhausted but unable to fall asleep. I am done with this medication""",3.0,5
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I am 23, 5&#039;4 and weighed 181 and currently weigh 167. I started phentermine 37.5mg on November 19, 2016 and I have lost a total of 14 pounds so far, and still have one more week of pills before I go and get another bottle! Haven&#039;t really done too much excercising and just eat smaller portions and drink a lot of water! Can&#039;t wait to see how much more I can lose! Goodluck to everyone on their weightloss journey!!""",10.0,12
Klonopin,Anxiety,"""I suffer severe anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. These pills (1mg 3x daily) keep me calm enough to not worry about full blown panic attacks all the time. I take this in addition to a mild antidepressant. I take a low dose of Celexa and Buspar with this and it really keeps this under control for me.""",8.0,53
Metronidazole,Pelvic Inflammatory Disease,"""This is the worst antibiotic I have ever taken in my life. I was to be on a 14 day course had to stop on day 12. Here I am three days later and STILL SICK FROM MEDICINE. around day 9 or 10 I couldn&#039;t keep food down. I have been having what feels like food poisoning. Nausea, diarrhea, gas, bloating. I can&#039;t sleep, eat or do daily tasks. Ceased my antibiotic and didn&#039;t finish course because I am SICK AS DOG!!! wish I would have down research before agreeing to taking this. Hope I begin to feel better soon.""",1.0,2
OxyContin,Pain,"""I was run over by a car last year and suffer with extreme sciatic back pain. Until I have surgery I have been going to a pain management doctor. She has prescribed me oxycodone 30mg 5 times a day along with methadone 10mg 2 times a day. The combination of these medicines is a miracle for me. I can now enjoy life without having to drink all day. You forget how awesome life is until you cant enjoy it because of severe pain! Hope the people at these manufactures know how much the medicines they make have helped me to enjoy life again. Thank you.""",8.0,17
Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I have high blood pressure and also take synthroid for thyroid.  This medicine was recommended by my pharmacist. I thought the medicine was working on my cold symptoms but then started getting a headache that would not go away.  I then took my blood pressure and realized it was extremely high.  I have been off of it for four days now, my blood pressure is back to normal and my Cold symptoms are back.  I won&#039;t be taking this medicine any more :-(""",2.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Endometriosis,"""I have been on this birth control for 2 months now as was prescribed to me.  My Dr. Put me on it after my surgery for Endometriosis... The birth control was to regulate my period so my painful &amp; continual periods would cease... Well it ceased the constant cramps and I dont take the sugar pills and skip having my period altogether.  I have no libedo, which is not normal. I never gain weight, I&#039;ve gained 11lbs. I just read a ton of the other reviews and am surprised no one is having this one symptom I have... I am cometely numb to feelings... others - family, friends &amp; my husband say I&#039;ve acting way different and cold towards them... Its like I have no feeling of love, anger, or sadness!  So I am getting off of it and I do not reccomend it""",3.0,1
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""This drug has changed me back to the person I recall being 20 yrs ago. For the first time in years I&#039;ve been waking up early with energy ready to take on the day. I have a 1 year old toddler and a beautiful wife and I want to be all I can for them and I don&#039;t think it would be possible without the assistance of this medication. I am also a surgeon and lead a stressful lifestyle so I need all the help I can get.

There&#039;s been a lot of trial error along the way...

My Advice: keep trying different anti-depressants and by 12 months there is a 90% chance you&#039;ll find the right one for you.

If the medication gives you a significant improvement (but falls short of 100%) stick with it and sort the rest out with psychotherapy.""",10.0,25
Lithium,Cyclothymic Disorde,"""Ok, we all know that people respond differently to meds BUT this is my story.  I was on the verge of losing my husband of 24 years.  Feeling I had hit rock bottom I decided to see 1 more doctor.  I had taken every antidepressant under the sun in the last 20 years for &quot;anxiety and depression&quot; and I had high hopes every single time.....nothing was working and I was getting worse.  My doctor started me on lithium 300mg twice daily.  I can honestly say I felt a huge difference after the first 24 hours.  My mind was QUIET and I felt calm.  No racing thoughts, no panic attacks, no overthinking anything.....just peace.  I have been on it for 2.5 wks now and I FINALLY feel normal again.  I am more considerate and loving to my family &lt;3""",10.0,32
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""I&#039;ve been taking Strattera for half a month now, I am 34, and it seems to be doing a pretty good job of increasing my attention span.  I have some, but not many signs of decreased sexual appetite, depression, or suicidal thoughts.  I HAVE, however, noticed that I am biting my tongue on the right side of my mouth and when I forget to take the medicine this stops.  It usually happens when I am concentrating, and while I was typing this review, I found myself doing it again. This is very strange, as I haven&#039;t heard about it. Also, when I get the shivers, I notice that they now linger at the top of my scalp. I am assuming this has something to do with increased blood flow in your brain or some such thing.""",9.0,14
Cabergoline,Hyperprolactinemia,"""This medicine worked great for me in reducing my prolacting producing tumor""",10.0,30
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had Nexplanon for 1.5 years. After implanting I was bruised for a week but it wasn&#039;t very painful. I did gain 15lbs the first 3 months and have yet to lose it (and I&#039;m a runner). I think the weight gain is not common but it does happen. Better then the alternative I guess.""",7.0,5
Seroquel XR,Bipolar Disorde,"""Love this medication.  I take it with two other mood stabilizers, an antidepressant, and another when required antipsychotic.  This works wonders.  I do not get tired on it and I typically take 600mg, I have gone up to 1000mg before when needed.  Definitely chills me out.  I do not get akathisia on this one, like I do all the other antipsychotics.  Overall just wonderful.  If you have had issues with akathisia before on other medicines, this would be the one to try.""",10.0,13
Sertraline,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Started at 25 for about two weeks, then went to 50. Each dosage change brought back a few symptoms, but all are gone in a few days. Zoloft helped me a lot, I had never taken an anti depressant before so I was nervous. My intrusive thoughts are gone one month later!! Don&#039;t read to much into this page, it caused me to have anxiety/panic attacks. My biggest problem was swallowing, but that was due to anxiety, I didn&#039;t want to take the anxiety Meds on top of zoloft, so I just waited the attacks out, last max two hours. Just know to gradually increase your dosage and to check in with prescribing person when you have concerns.  Side effects: nausea, fatigue, loose stools, blurry vision in morning, breast felt numb (gone now), dry mouth (gum!!).""",8.0,22
Dapsone,Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis,"""I was prescribed 25mg dapsone 1 per day. for LeukosyVasculitis. Took it 10 days. Each day I took it red spots increased all over body. On day 9 and 10 I was at Atlantic ocean on beach 2 hours each day. Didn&#039;t know it would have such adverse affect. I developed severe inflamed red spots and extreme discomfort. Called the doctor, he advised to stop the dapsone and prescribed prednisone 15 mg twice a day for 3 weeks, with the intent to stop the spots. I applied Aloe Vera gel which seemed to relieve the discomfort on leg. The spots are darkening and look like the purpura pictures you see if you google it. Am I scarred forever? is there a natural cure?  They did rule out autoimmune disease.""",1.0,4
Seasonique,Endometriosis,"""It helped in the beginning. The first 6 months were great.  I started cramping more after each period though.  And now I have pain every day even when I take my pill.  Still worth a try, plus it&#039;s nice not to have that many periods.""",7.0,6
Loestrin 24 Fe,Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,"""After trying 4 different birth controls, I was ready to give up when my doctor recommended this.  I do not get migraines.  I did gain 5 lbs and it does make me very bloated. The cramps were very painful but anything over those massive migraines I used to get with the previous pills.""",10.0,8
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I have been on this product for 6 weeks. It is wonderful I started out at weighing 163 i now weigh 140 my goal weight is 125 I&#039;m almost there!! I usually exercise 5 times a week. Cardio everyday with drinking at least 7 bottles of water a day!""",10.0,40
Cozaar,High Blood Pressure,"""I took this along with a beta blocker,and although the mechanism of the medicine seems very desirable, for me the dilation of the blood vessels caused an unacceptable amount of facial flushing, although this is not a listed side effect. Furthermore when I stopped taking it (after a year or so) there was only a small increase in blood pressure, whilst on the same dose of Beta blocker.""",2.0,105
Jolessa,Birth Control,"""This is my 3rd month on this birth control and so far my breast has gotten bigger, they have been sore, I happen to be hungry all the time and have gained a good 10 pounds. Other than the weight gain, being hungry all the time and soreness in my breast, this birth control is pretty good. Hey, only 4 periods every year! I think I&#039;ll stick to this for a while. I&#039;ll just have to exercise and have self control on what I eat!""",8.0,9
Atripla,HIV Infection,"""In 2012 , was having black outs. I would get up in the morning and pass out, I would wake up and loss 10 to 12 hours. Did not know what was going on. Was out with friends and was having trouble talking, thought I was having a stroke. Was taken to the hospital, I was there 4  days, found our I was HIV +. Viral Load was 4 million.  Organs were shutting down. Was given Atripla. Within 3 months I am undetetable and TC count was 750. I do have the Dreams, and some times night sweats. But Atripla saved my life.""",10.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got Liletta inserted in June 2016 and I&#039;ve had it for about a year with no problems. The process was quick with minor dizziness and cramping right after, but a little relaxation and ibuprofen handled that. I did experience a lot of bleeding for about three weeks after, but from what I understand that is fairly normal. I still get periods, but they are somewhat lighter than they used to be and don&#039;t last as long. I did notice a change in my cervical mucous, but it&#039;s been great in helping me prevent pregnancy especially when having unprotected sex. I recommend this birth control to anyone who cannot keep up with the pill or may forget.""",7.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Cryselle for 2.5 months now. I&#039;ve had acne all my life and had finally gotten it under control before starting Cryselle. It&#039;s out of control again. Additionally, I&#039;ve had some serious anxiety/depression/mood swings. I cry all the time and have irrational obsessive/anxious thoughts. The benefits definitely did not outweigh the costs. My GYN is switching my prescription.""",1.0,8
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the implant May of 2010, for the most part I have loved this birth control. I was on the pill before. I wanted to have something I didn&#039;t have to worry about or stress about forgetting. That is probably the biggest highlight for me. Now nearly two years later I am starting to see differences, and things I didn&#039;t notice before that have changed. I have insane periods, regularly I would have a period that would last about a week starting off light, getting a bit heavier and then tapering off. Now it is like SUPER heavy for at least 10 days if not more, and it seems like I am having a period every couple of weeks. Which makes life miserable, also my sex drive is non-existent. Now I&#039;m not sure what I think of Implanon...""",7.0,0
Natazia,Birth Control,"""Great birth control! I have been on 3 different ones until I did my own research and came across Natazia. I have been taking this for 2 months now and feel as though I&#039;m not taking anything at all (no felt side effects). Periods are only about 2 to 3 days in length and very light. All my previous menstrual issues have subsided. Only issue is the 10pd weight gain...""",8.0,0
Pregabalin,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I was diagnosed with GAD three years ago. It began each morning with a small &#039;knot&#039; in my stomach and then spread during the day causing tightness if chest, throat and often tension down my arms.  It was stupid because there seemed to be no trigger, I just felt tension and worry all day.

I was placed on a number of drugs, nothing worked. Busiprone helped but I remained anxious for no valid reason. About 18 months ago my doctor gave me Lyrica to try. Within a couple of days everything returned to normal I was even a bit euphoric but that subsided in a week or so. I started out taking Lyrica 50mg twice a day along with 20mg Busiprone twice a day.

I have had to increase dosage over time and now take 200mg a day along with 40mg Busiprone.""",9.0,46
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Back Pain,"""I used to be on Norco 10,for a long time they were fine I never had a problem with them no side effects at all, recently dr. Changed me to Norco 7.5, and they&#039;re terrible even though the pharmacist the doctor say they are the same ingredients ( except that 7.5 has less )they are very different 7.5are horrible they make my eyelids swell up and I can hardly see out of one eye then make me feel very sick and Ill and I also have very bad stomach pain and pain in my chest also this is horrible do not like 7.5 at all might as well not take anything Norco 7.5 are very very horrible there definitely is something in Norco 7.5 that is not in the Norco 10 so why are they hiding it from us seems like they&#039;re trying to kill.me""",2.0,26
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""Roxicet are not effective especially after taking them for a while no matter how many you take.A waste of your money if you are buying them.""",1.0,7
Levomilnacipran,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I started taking Fetzima as an alternative to citalopram, as it was no longer effective for me. I immediately started feeling sick (queasy, light-headed). My doctor told me those were withdrawal symptoms, but I still feel them weeks later. I quickly became irritable and have gotten worse and worse. I&#039;m hot and sweaty most of the time, but when I&#039;m cold I also sweat. The irritable and constant crying have caused me to gain weight as I&#039;m eating all the time to try to feel better.""",2.0,25
Humira,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""Psoriasis &amp; Psoriatic Arthritis (for at least a decade now) have led me to Humira. The results have been super since I began a few years ago.

Brown spots, freckle sized, have appeared in the areas where the Psoriasis was. No one has any idea from Drs to pharmacists. """,10.0,22
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""This is my 2nd time with the nexplanon implant. The first time I had it was fine the 1st year I had my period every 4 months. The second year I had it every other month and the third year I got it monthly. I did not experience any weight gain or mood swings or bad skin overall good experience. In my opinion the worst part of it was when they removed my old one and put in the new one. The numbing for it went wrong and I felt quite a bit of the procedure and a lot of scar tissue had built around it so it took a lot of prying to get it out. Very painful removal. But I do think this is a great form of birth control I have 2 children and think this is great versus remembering to take a pill everyday or other forms.""",8.0,1
MoviPrep,Bowel Preparation,"""Took this medication was absolutely dreading it and for good reason tried every way to get it down but wouldn&#039;t stay down. Had to cancel colonoscopy as I also didn&#039;t go to the toilet at all was such a waste of time and effort""",1.0,3
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""Okay so I have been on Klonopin for about 3 months and might I say it&#039;s AWESOME. I have severe anxiety and get panic attacks quite often which are bad and it finally got to point where I couldn&#039;t eat or sleep I basically couldn&#039;t function. When I first started taking it I was zonked out. They made me so tired but my tolerance has gone up so much and 3 doesn&#039;t even do anything to me now so that&#039;s the downside. On the up side when the dosage does work your anxiety is completely gone and you just feel so chill yet able to function (at least for me). Hopefully my dosage will be upped and I&#039;ll be happy again. I definitely recommend Klonopin as always be careful and have a wonderful day.""",7.0,49
Montelukast,"Asthma, Maintenance","""I took this medication a few years back. Although I read the side effects, I never imagined that I would have a bad reaction to the medication. This medication worked great in controlling my asthma. However, I became very depressed, suffered from anxiety and just not me. It didn&#039;t happen immediately, but people started noticing a difference. I started noticing a difference. I never had a history of any of that stuff. After I came off the medication I was back to being me. For me, the side effects weren&#039;t worth it""",1.0,72
Calcitriol,Hypoparathyroidism,"""I have surgically induced Hypoparathyroidism. I was not monitored for many years. By the time I saw  my ENT, my vitamin D level was 780. I really thought I was dying. My Dr. said I had been suffering from vitamin D toxicity. She stopped the vitamin D and started me on calcitroil. It is a synthetic vitamin D and absorbs differently then vitamin D. It took a while for the toxicity to get better. I now take my meds differently. Prilosec 7 to 8am. Calcium/magnesium/zinc combo and calcitriol at noon, 5pm heart medicines, 9pm levothyroxine. This has worked so far great for me. Still occasional tetany. Overall better.""",9.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""This medicine has been working really well for me. I&#039;m on my third pack, taking it at exactly the same time every day. I had 0 side affects. My breasts did get a little bigger which was nice but I didn&#039;t gain weight anywhere else. My periods used to be irregular and painful with heavy mood swings but now my periods are very regular and I can&#039;t feel them almost at all. Really happy with the results!""",10.0,25
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was prescribed 20 mg  of Lexapro (I split in half) about a year ago and it did make me feel &quot;Zombie Like&quot; for the first couple days of taken it but i got used to it and it did help my anxiety A LOT. I was taken off it cause i was taken off of it about 4 months into taken it cause my insurance wouldn&#039;t cover it anymore. Its been about 6 months since I&#039;ve taken something and my doctor decided to prescribe me 10 mg of Celexa. I took my first dose last night and I was kinda iffy about taking it and was scared for about 1 hour after taking it then I started feeling unscared and more realistic as I do suffer from Depersonilization too. As of right now being my 2nd day on Celexa I can say the side effects aren&#039;t as bad as Lexapro were.""",9.0,47
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I took Zarah for 3 years, never missed a pill and always took it right at 3pm every day. So it worked great. No weight gain. No painful cramps. A light flow during period week. But I rated this 5/10 because I did end up getting pregnant 3 1/2 years after I started taking Zarah. I didn&rsquo;t take any medications around the time I conceived besides my BC Zarah. My doctor was shocked when my blood test came back positive. So beware, even the best birth control pills can fail and result in pregnancy. I will say though, it was the best thing that&rsquo;s ever happened to me. I have a beautiful 1 year old to prove it.""",4.0,0
Cefuroxime,Urinary Tract Infection,"""10 days ago, I was diagnosed with urinary tract infection and was prescribed cefuroxime axetil 500 mg 2 x a day. After the first capsule, the severe symptoms of infection were gone. Although I&#039;ve experienced light headedness and some anxiety after the morning dose, I think, it&#039;s worth it compared to the pain and anxiety experienced during the infection.""",9.0,80
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Acne,"""I started taking TriNessa 3wks ago to help with my cyst acne and my cyst acne is so bad!  My jaw line is ten times worse than it was so I&rsquo;m really on the fence as to whether this was a good idea ☹ .  I literally went from having one or two cysts during my period to now having ten on one side of my face and 5 on the other side the entire month! I&rsquo;m getting a new one every day and they are so painful I have to ice them down at night and in the morning.  
I&rsquo;ve read reviews that said things got worse before they got better and I really hope this is the case and I hope there won&#039;t be any scaring. I&rsquo;ll update this review in a month.""",1.0,5
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve recently gotten the Skylar onserted. Its easier than trying to remember the pill every day. Hpwever, I have been in constant pain since it was inserted and I have been spotting/bleeding for weeks. It is quite uncomfortable and the pain/bleeding gets worse after sex. It&#039;s bad enough that I cannot stand or walk at times because of the discomfort.""",7.0,6
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""Cold sores last up to 1 week to even 2 weeks if you don&#039;t use treatment. By using Abreva, you can shorten that time to around 4-6 days. Abreva isn&#039;t used to lower your cold sore nor get rid of it completely after only a couple of uses. It&#039;s used to shorten the length of your cold sore, very effectively.""",8.0,5
Darifenacin,Overactive Bladde,"""I was on vesicare for over a year and didn&#039;t feel much relief. When my Doctor changed me to Enablex I got immediate results without the annoying dry mouth symptoms. Been on this medication for 2 years and I love it!""",10.0,13
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""This medication has changed my life. I have had migraine since I was age 17. My son lost a lot of time and attention from me because I used to be debilated for from early morning until about 7 pm. Only when my doctor prescribed Sumatriptan for me about 6 years ago I have got back quality of life. I thank from the bottom of my heart whoever invented this medication. Thankfully in UK we have the National Health Service which means I don&#039;t have to pay for the medication. I probably would find it hard to afford otherwise. I worry about all the people around the world who suffer migraine and do not have access to Sumatriptan. Forget all the wealth. Health is the true wealth for me. Thank you Sumatriptan.""",10.0,13
Sertraline,Depression,"""Zoloft did not help me at all.  I was on it for about 3 months, worked up to 100mg.  I was tired and hungry all the time.  I gained 20 lbs and slept all day. I was a complete zombie.  Definitely made my depression worse.""",1.0,51
Fluoxetine / olanzapine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""This was a good med for crisis mode. After crisis time I got off the olanzapine and stayed on just the antidepressant, fluoxetine. The olanzapine makes you tired and fat if your on it long, but works to calm crazy thoughts. Take it about 2 hours before bed time and you will sleep like a baby. Lowest dose for me.""",9.0,2
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Acne,"""While I was only on Bactrim for one week, I feel like it was an experience to share! In this week I did notice a difference in my skin and it was probably the best my face has ever looked. That being said, I developed allergy symptoms pretty quickly but did not make the connection right away. High fever and nausea for a few days before a full-body rash on the 8th day. I was taking two pills a day. Always watch for symptoms and consult the doctor. I would still recommend this medication to others as it appeared VERY promising at clearing up my moderate hormonal acne. If I could go on it again, I would.""",9.0,13
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""It works. 
I took the pill somewhere 14-15 hours after the incident. Me and my bf had sex on the day i was ovulating (14th day of my cycle, 5th day of my fertility). 
I had all those side effects that were incommon with being pregnant symptoms. But i got my period today on my 28th day of my cycle (wich is so precise btw, I Always get my period on time)
Now if u took the medicine on time, and you are under that weight limit (it doesnt work for people over 176 pounds), relax and let the pill do its work.
AND most important: Until you missed a period, stop reading about pregnancy symptoms because that can make u so paranoid, and u begin to belive u are experiencing all those things""",10.0,3
Diphenhydramine,Insomnia,"""I take this to help me sleep every now and then, however the last 2 times I&#039;ve been having weird and slightly creepy visual and auditory hallucinations, it&#039;s almost like I&#039;m having an incredibly realistic dream while I&#039;m completely conscious and full functionable! But other than that it knocks me right out""",7.0,0
Bactrim,Acne,"""While using Bactrim my acne cleared up very well and I was very happy. Unfortunately after a month I found out I was allergic to sulfa so I can&#039;t take it anymore. Sucks because it was the first thing I took that actually worked! Just my luck.""",9.0,15
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I have been taking Buspar for just over 8 months and I take 60-75 mg a day, depending on the day. I take for panic attacks associated with PTSD. I have had no side effects from this, but I do know when I have missed a dose, so when I do come off this I do expect a withdrawal period but for now it has helped me regain a normal life. I take this with a few other medicines such as Celexa, Wellbutrin, Trazadone and seroqeul. This really works.""",10.0,122
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Insertion was virtually painless. I&#039;ve had it for almost 5 months and I hardly notice it. No weight gain or loss (I was really hoping to gain weight from it since I&#039;m very skinny). I&#039;d assume the people complaining of weight gain probably produce a lot of eestrogen in general - but I&#039;m not a doctor so don&#039;t take my word for it. No mood swings,  no headaches. I still get my period somewhat regularly,  however it&#039;s longer by a week or two but lighter. I hardly notice it, my period symptoms have also lightened up a bit (less pimples, less cramps, less attitude). I would recommend this to anyone.""",10.0,16
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""The summer I graduated from high school, I worked out hard, ate pretty moderate and I lost over 20lbs. Went from 158 to around 120. I decided to get on birth control so I chose nexplanon. My periods were very heavy and always random before then, my mood was pretty normal at the start. The plus I have not have a single period. So far I&#039;ve notice symptoms increasing within the last 2 years. I&#039;ve gained the weight I lost slowly overtime. I tried to compensate and work out even harder and eat right but the weight still doesn&#039;t budge. I have high highs and low lows no in betweens. I am starting to lose hair so much theres a few bald spots. For a constant hormonal birth control it does its job but the side effects definitely aren&#039;t worth it.""",6.0,10
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""58 mail here Genotype 1a Start of treatment Viral load 8 million after 1 month HCV Not Detected. Thank goodness for Gilead. 
 Good luck to all.""",10.0,17
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""People, please do not use chantix. Do not use. This is deadly medicine. You can go to cemetery in about 10-15 years if you continue smoke. But using Chantix, you can go tomorrow.  Good luck. I do have very bad experience. My girlfriend used this pills did suicide. She was only 43. 4 month later I did cruise from LA to Vancouver for 5 days. I was taking chantex with my girlfriend before. But when she died I stopped it.""",1.0,10
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""It&#039;s so bad I wouldn&#039;t suggest. I have had it since December 31,2014 
I have major weight gain, mood swings,depression, body aches,sleeping a lot,nausea,vomiting,don&#039;t get no periods, can&#039;t keep track of my periods,decreased sex drive,breast tender and pain in breast,hair loss,anxiety, eating all the time,snapping, Moody, irritated, don&#039;t wanna go out, bad stomach pain and cramps. Starting today June 20,2016 I feel like I can&#039;t eat I can&#039;t take any type of smell I&#039;m super nauseous I can not deal getting it taken out some time next month because I&#039;m always assuming stuff and depressed. My 1 year old daughter even noticed the new actions and moods from her mommy and that&#039;s now good. Do not get this please don&#039;t or it might be hell.""",1.0,4
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""Severe allergic reaction I had tarry stools, severe diarrhea, stomach pain, weakness, itchiness.""",5.0,16
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""It makes me while feeling sleepy and walking afterwards: bump into walls most days I think, but then I have Epitol I take with it too. My foggy tiredness afterward, doesn&#039;t last, and I take it around 9:30 or 10 at night, usually. Fortunately, at 50mgs now (25mgs lower), I can fall asleep the way I used to on 75mgs, as I&#039;ve also cut down on Tegretol, some. I am not taking any Anti-depressants or anti-Psychotics or Hydroxypam for sleep these days, so: Trazodone does help me, but I don&#039;t get sleepy til about 3-4:15 A.M. I sleep 8-10 hours with it though. I&#039;d have no quality sleep or sleep at all, without it. I must also say: sometimes after taking it or Tegretol even, I feel the need for vitamin C with Bioflavonoids or D3.  Then I can sleep.""",7.0,3
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I used Yasmin for over 5 years without any issues. It had no impact on my weight and cleared my skin beautifully - however perhaps gave it a tendency to be a little too dry. When I stopped the pill acne returned very quickly. It worked without any issues as birth control. 
In the last months, however, I developed nausea to the pills - for some reason simply the thought of taking them gave me nausea, and at some point when I had to take two at the same time I threw up bile the next morning. I continued to take the pills for a little while, but the nausea was clearly associated with them, not any other factor, so eventually I had to switch to a different brand and composition. I would still recommened; they were OK for a long time.""",7.0,8
Viagra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Absolute gold. """,10.0,34
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""My experience was horrible. I had to stop because all the side effects became too much for me and it was affecting my every day work. As soon as I started taking this, I began getting headaches, nausea, dizziness and my skin completely broke out. I have had good skin my whole life and my face completely broke out. Also, my hair started falling out uncontrollably. I was afraid to even run my hand through my hair. I stopped taking this when these side effects became unbearable and my lips even broke out. I began getting a lip rash and getting bumps all over my lips. The doctor said it was one of the side effects, in addition to my face breaking out. I was also crying all the time and overly emotional. The side effects were too much to handle""",2.0,5
Bupropion,Depression,"""Was on this all last summer and felt fantastic. Then my psychiatrist took me off of it, and in 6 weeks I crashed into my deepest depression ever. Put back on it but took a while to work. Now that I am stable again, feeling good, she wants me off it again. I refused and found a new Doctor. I would never be without this, plus it kills my food cravings when depressed.""",10.0,31
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been on Sprintec for about 1 year and 8 months. I believe it has been horrible for me. My sex drive is down which effects my husband and I&#039;s relationship. I have had this constant moodiness &amp;  roller coaster of emotions that I could not figure out where it was coming from until I started researching when it started and what could be causing it. My skin is clear, I don&#039;t have much weight gain nor have I had a baby, but side effects are too much for me. """,2.0,18
Cromolyn,"Asthma, Maintenance","""When I was a kid I had extremely severe &#039;hayfever&#039; and it continued into my 20&#039;s when a doctor prescribed nasal Intal.  It cured me.  Now in my 60&#039;s I&#039;ve recently developed asthma.  It seemed that the cold aggravated it, even the cold in the frozen food sections of supermarkets.  I&#039;m on Ventolin and that is okay. I was prescribed Symbicort, (both powder and aerosol spray) but my throat ulcerated so now have been prescribed Intal 2 puffs twice a day. I&#039;m hoping this will work as good as it did for my &#039;hay-fever&#039;!""",10.0,1
Zyprexa Zydis,Bipolar Disorde,"""I haven&#039;t been taking this for very long but it works well for me.  I have problems with paranoia and this medicine helps me to steer clear.  I would have no problems recommending it to anyone.""",8.0,17
Acyclovir,Herpes Zoste,"""I&#039;ve had shingles a total of 6 times because I am immuno-compromised. Each time it was the same area of my back and wrapping around my side to my stomach. I do not  recall the first few outbreaks as it was during a time I was so ill that I am basically missing a few months of my life because I was not alert at all during that time. I do recall the last 4 outbreaks. One of the doctors and I have a theory about why I did not notice the burning, itching etc that tends to be very painful and annoying for most people. The meds I am already on. I take pain meds around the clock already as well as taking gabapentin which helps nerve pain. Now on 200mg/day to prevent recurrence. I don&#039;t seem to have any issues with medication taken daily.""",9.0,18
Augmentin,Sinusitis,"""Augmentin gave me a debilitating, unbelievably severe headache. I thought I was going to die due to my head imploding with pain. I was literally screaming! Never again for me...""",1.0,51
Propranolol,Anxiety,"""I started taking this prescription Medication since August, to control what I call &quot;Blushing Attacks&quot;,in which seem to transpire out of nowhere during a conversation, and quickly snowball until the situation becomes so awkward I have to leave the room quickly as I am sweating quite badly. Although I normally take the lowest dose, (10 mg) as when I feel going into a stressful situation, it has allievated my symptoms 90% of the time. Today I had a mild &quot;Blushing Attack&quot; after taking my 10 mg tablet, but it basically stopped what would have been a severe one two thirds in its tracks. On that note, with the advice from My doctor I may take a 20mg tablet next time I feel particularly stressed, and just 10mg in just everyday situations. 9/10.""",9.0,52
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I started the shot back in March 2015. It was alright for the first couple months, but after my 2 shot, I began spotting and bleeding after sex. About a month in, it just wouldn&#039;t stop. I got my 3rd shot in late Sept hoping it&#039;d clear up like my doctor said, and it didn&#039;t. I was due for another for Christmas day, but I decided to stop as I&#039;ve been non-stop bleeding for months now. I told my doctor and we&#039;ve agreed to switch. It has not been 2 months since I&#039;ve stopped, and I&#039;m still bleeding. I haven&#039;t been able to start the new one because of it. I&#039;m thoroughly disappointed in this treatment, and wont be recommending it to anyone, ever.""",1.0,7
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""I suffered a stroke 4/15/2012 I started having a gradual increase of anxiety to the point I could not stand it. My doc put me on Buspar 15mg starting out then up to 30mg all was great until the random suicide thoughts started I also take Celexa 40mg before the Buspar with no issues. So I contacted my doctor who has taken me off of it.""",6.0,45
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had my mirena for 11 months now and inserted after my second child. My husband and I recently moved across country so I thought for sure my hair loss and anxiety of a new place was due to the stress of moving. However we have now been here for six months and life couldn&#039;t be better so when I started having panic attacks out of no where with no history of ever having them I thought for sure I was going crazy. I have terrible mood swings, bloating, weight gain (even with proper diet and exercise), gassy, hair breakage, moderate almost uncontrollable depression (when I have had little and controlled it before), yeast infections, I mean the TMI list can go on and on. I don&#039;t recommend this to anyone.""",1.0,3
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""I took everything personally before Lexapro. Now I&#039;m just a little above it all. I live with more certainty and confidence it seems. I love my Lexapro.""",9.0,70
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I used sprintec for about a year and a half and I gained and immense amount of weight. Side effects would include sore breasts and nausea if I had to start over because I forgot. The week I stopped taking sprintec I lost about 5lb and it&#039;s been about a year since I&#039;ve been off sprintec and without even trying I lost 45 pounds. I also had very bad mood swings and became very emotional. On the good side my acne cleared up and my period was light and only lasted 4-5 days.""",2.0,5
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I started adipex on 8/21/15 with a weight of 381lbs.  Today is 8/28/15 just in that one week I&#039;ve lost 10lbs now I&#039;m at 371lbs I&#039;m very happy""",10.0,59
Ciprofloxacin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Was in severe pain in both my UTI and my Kidneys, doctor immediately gave me Cipro as I am allergic to the sulfa drug she normally prescribes.  Two pills a day for 5 days. After my second dose on day one, I literally felt zero pain and could finally empty my bladder completely. It was very late at night, but still day one none the less, Thank God for Cipro and my doctor""",10.0,12
Paxil,Anxiety and Stress,"""Took Paxil for 1 year (at the end was taking 50mg a day) for severe anxiety, OCD and PTSD. It was a life saver. Stopped crying so easily, stopped yelling at my kids, stopped being so moody. After about 6 months I noticed I was not laughing anymore, no sex drive, weight gain. I stayed on it. When I hit the year mark I decided I wanted to get off of it. I told my doctor and she suggested staying on it. Nope. I quit taking it. I took 2 days of 40mg, 2 days of 20 mg, 2 days of 10th and then nothing. 3 days after that I thought I would die. Chills, extreme nausea, sweating, hysterical crying or laughing, Twitching in my arms in legs, weird noises in the back of my head. I thought I was going crazy.  Decided to go back on Paxil. 20 mg.""",8.0,31
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Male, 53, went on for low drive, apathy, loss of muscle, weight gain, inability to exercise due to joint pain and frequent injuries. Blood levels of about 250. First 8 days of use were the hardest - headaches, strong smell, so strong I thought I could taste it! This was on the 50 mg tube, 1 x per day. Was about to give up on it, and then all side effects vanished on day 9! After two weeks my blood pressure has dropped from 160/100 and on medication to 120/80 and I am exercising daily. Note - highly recommend using latex medical exam gloves to apply - no mess, no cross contamination, better drying, no waste. Also, use small needle nose pliers to get the last 5% - 10% out of the tube. Miracle.""",10.0,50
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve been on it for about two weeks and I started at around 310 lbs and my usual weight is around 285 and even that was too high for me at 6&#039;2&quot;. Anyway I feel full all the time to the point where I feel a lack of hunger but I haven&#039;t weighed myself lately and I don&#039;t know if my belt size has reduced. Maybe it has but I do feel a change for the good. I&#039;ll keep on this path because I feel more confident and want to see where this goes.""",8.0,20
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I was on The Depo Provera shot for almost  10 years. I would go for 2 years and off 1. No period at all. Had the Lilletta IUD inserted at the end of April 2017. My doctor explained everything. Since I have not had kids she explained that the cervix opening was smaller so there would be discomfort.  It took 5 minutes. A little bit of pain. I had take Motrin before my appointment and later in the evening. I was told since I haven&#039;t had a period that I may not get one. My only complaint is feeling bloated and some gas. Hoping this goes away with time.""",10.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""This is the first time I&#039;ve ever had any problem on birth control. I&#039;ve taken Depo Provera 3 years, did perfect on that, aside from finding out I have low bone density now. With Nuvaring 3 months in, I have had mood swings headaches, weight gain 142lbs to 157lbs. I&#039;m very athletic so this is ridiculous. I have had tender breasts and to top that off low sex drive and supposed breakthrough bleeding for two months straight. """,7.0,8
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Ive noticed alot of bad reviews so i figured id share my experience.  i had my first implant placed march 2013 after my second child.. directly after the placement i had a constant period for almost two months. after that i had no period and spotting occured a few times a year. not enough to be bothered with by any means. i  recently just had it removed a few days ago  at the removal i decided to immediately have it replaced. the replacement went in the same incision it was removed from. there was no pain with either the removal or insertion. minor tenderness now a day later.  i just wanted to let you know this birth control is very effective and is worth it.""",10.0,9
Clarithromycin,Mycoplasma Pneumonia,"""Was meant to be on penicillin but the hospital changed my antibiotic 5 mins before I left because they found mycoplasma in my throat (they didn&#039;t really know what was wrong with me tbh). My symptoms are spot on to  a so I&#039;m leaning towards that as what I have (its certainly not tonsilitis or &#039;stress&#039; which they tried to fob me off with). I have taken 4 of these clarithromycin and I think they may be the devil in pill form. I have had nothing but shortness of breath, stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea since. Apparently they are common side effects, but this seems ridiculous. I felt better of with just the pneumonia than with being on these!""",1.0,1
Methylprednisolone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""Took it for my knee inflammation due to a tear which is causing pain, throbbing and cramping. Took it the first day started with dizziness, nausea, chills, cold hands, fever. Had to
Discontinue the medication""",1.0,23
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using Epiduo for little over a week now and it has done wonders. My acne went away in two days and my acne scars are already fading. Also I&#039;ve had no new acne breakouts. The only downside to the medication is that it makes your skin sensitive. Avoid using it under your eyes and try not to use too much makeup. Foundation can cause irritation. Hopefully the irritation and burning will go away soon. I use the gel at night but always make sure to wash your face in the morning or else irritation will increase. My dermatologist also gave me a coupon for the medication because it can be quite pricey without it.""",10.0,17
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I was on phentermine several years ago but didn&#039;t really try to change my eating habits and so it didn&#039;t work. I decided to try it again because I just keep piling on the weight and am slowly killing myself. I&#039;ve been on it 3 days now and have already lost 8.4 pounds! I know it&#039;s mostly water weight right now but seeing that scale move so quickly is such a big motivator. My starting weight was 443.8 and now I&#039;m 435.4. I eat between 1200-2000 calories per day. I&#039;ve noticed that I&#039;m eating less each day though and it helps take away the cravings so I can make smart decisions about what to eat. I am also watching my carbs and sugar intake. Only side effect I&#039;ve had is mild dry mouth and not feeling sleepy during the day like I normally do.""",10.0,52
Gabapentin,Migraine,"""Just started this at 300mg at bedtime a few days ago, but after two days it stopped what had been a blinding 3-day headache.  The migraine is still there but currently with no pain (this undoubtedly sounds stupid to non-migraineurs, but many with migraines will know what I mean.)  I am wondering if anyone has experienced good results with this medicine but then had it suddenly stop working.  This has happened to me with so many medications, including some like Verapamil that should NOT build tolerance.""",9.0,26
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was on Seroquel from November of 2014 to September of 2015. This medicine, was terrible. By the end of me being on it I was up to 400mg. Before I started taking this medicine I was losing weight, and bam all the weight I lost came back. I was sleeping all the time, I didn&#039;t have the energy to do the things I loved. My mood swings were getting worse. I hated myself on it. it was awful.""",4.0,19
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I may sound like a commercial here, but I want to share that my experience with generic zolpidem versus name brand Ambien is night and day.  The generic barely works, I needed two generic tablets to get the same sleep effect as one name brand tablet, and the generic leaves me with a headache the next day, and causes depression.  I tried it for several months, because name brand through my insurance is much more expensive ($7 generic - $50 name brand) and I have to say the name brand is far superior. For my experience, the generic zolpidem was awful, I would rate it a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10, and the name brand is a 10.""",6.0,7
Xanax,Panic Disorde,"""I have had panic attacks and anxiety since my teens (appx 30 years now). When I was younger the doctor prescribed .25 mg xanax and it did nothing for me as a teenager. I didnt take more than a few dosages. Over the years the panic attacks have been become more severe and interfere with my health and life. I decided to introduce xanax back into my life. I have been taking it as needed for 1.5 years. It is not need everyday. Sometimes I take .50mg.. Sometimes I might need 1mg for the entire day. It has saved my life. I am currently working on biofeedback and CBT to better manage the ups and downs. I tried two SSRIs and lets just say they made things alot worse. Prozac was awful. Xanax works with the right doctor and therapy. You are not alone""",10.0,42
Sunitinib,Renal Cell Carcinoma,"""I am still on Sutent. 50mgs due to slight growth in the left lung otherwise stable. I have battled Ecoli this summer, that I got eating cooked seafood out of town. Otherwise I will celebrate my 5 year cancer Birthday 11/2/2013!""",10.0,50
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I wanted to wait until I had been on this pill for a month and had my first cycle on it before writing a review. I was put on it because of a diagnosis of PCOS and I wanted to try and shrink the cysts. The only side effects I&#039;ve really had are nausea, terrible skin, and BIG BOOBS. Now for some people, that last one would be great- however, I like my boobs the size that they were lol. Maybe once my hormones all balance out, they&#039;ll go down. The nausea only comes in waves which isn&#039;t that bad and my skin cleared some after the first two weeks. However, I still have dry skin which isn&#039;t something I dealt with before. Also, my cycle was very light and hardly any cramps; just back pain.""",7.0,7
Lorcaserin,Obesity,"""I have been on Belviq for 2 weeks now. I do have a some sleeping problems but it is getting better. I was 246 lbs and at my 2 week weigh in I was 233 lbs. I have changed the way that I eat and have had no time for exercise. I love this pill.""",9.0,126
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""It worked great for the first 2 years, but after that I started bleeding regularly, gaining weight, and got hormonal cystic acne on my chin. Initially, it was great because I never got my period, but now I&#039;m considering switching to a progestin pill to avoid the weight gain, acne and constant bleeding. I&#039;ve noticed that it also decreased my sex drive. My roommate had to have it removed because of constant bleeding, too.""",7.0,2
Phentermine / topiramate,Weight Loss,"""First two week in the lowest those, great! Four pounds in a week no sides effect. Ten days in the 7.5 dosage and have lost 12 pounds, no interest in food. Very dry mouth (use Biotene or something similar). I hope to continue loosing weight until reaching my goal! Side effects are tolerable.""",7.0,55
Dapsone,Acne,"""Aczone works really well. I had a lot of acne on my face specially on my chin area, upper lip and forehead due to bacteria infection and hormonal changes. After applying Aczone for about 3 weeks I could find difference in my face and it was amazing my face was clear. So, I would recommend this to everyone and best thing about Aczone is it will not make your skin too dry as other creams.""",9.0,27
Vicodin,Back Pain,"""This did take away the pain and got me of the bed it let me do what I had to do. I did not get withdrawals when I stopped it.""",10.0,41
Votrient,Renal Cell Carcinoma,"""Taking 600mg of Votrient. Taken at night seems to reduce the side effects significantly.""",5.0,118
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""I was recently diagnosed with GED. I&#039;ve been researching, learning as much as i can about the disorder and the drugs that can help us all. I was placed on Sertraline 25mg for two weeks about two months after a what can only be described as a week long life altering experience of Paxil. I am currently on day 6 of 25mg and couldn&#039;t take the side effects anymore. I experienced headaches, dizziness, small panic attacks out of nowhere, chest pain, reflux, nausea, fidgeting, i cant stop yawning, loss of appetite. basically the full list of known side effects. Going to visit the doctor tomorrow to see if I should cut it down for good or try something else.

everyone says &quot;stick it out&quot; but I don&#039;t think I can do that to myself or my family.""",2.0,2
Hydroxyurea,Thrombocythemia,"""I take this for mylodysplastic/myleoproliferative neoplasm.  I got a lot of nausea.  Some weight gain.  Overall achy feeling.  It has been working like it should.  Only had to do one up change on dosage. I take 1 capsule twice a day.""",9.0,4
Triumeq,HIV Infection,"""I went from a virus load of 70.000 to 0 within only 3 week.

I recognize no side effects.""",10.0,15
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Ok so it&#039;s been about a week since I got Skyla inserted, and I have to say, it&#039;s one of the best choices I&#039;ve ever made. My boyfriend doesn&#039;t feel it during sex, I checked my strings today and they&#039;re in the correct place, and my period has been normal. I will say that the cramps actually got pretty intense and I was taking crazy amounts of ibuprofen for like 4 days, but now everything is fine. I would TOTTALLY recommend this to any woman looking for reliable birth control""",10.0,7
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have been on Gianvi for about a year. I was on Ocella but they no longer carry it. I first loved it but now I&#039;m so emotional.  I&#039;m a very out going person and also have that zip and now I&#039;m totally different.  My mood swings are up and down, my sex drive is gone. The doctor put me on it because of migraines I get from the pill but also because I have endometriosis.  I continually take it for 3 months and off for one month.  After talking to the nurse today I found out that Gianvi has more progesterone and less estrogen.""",4.0,1
Prozac,Depression,"""I&#039;m fifteen, and I started taking Prozac at 13. For a year it really helped, but within the last year, my depression has come back along with cutting. However, I also had extreme OCD, which Prozac helped 100%.""",6.0,14
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I got my depo shot the 27th and started bleeding the 18th, and it&#039;s been 2 weeks and still hasnt stopped. It cleared up my acne, but the bleeding is beyond annoying. What&#039;s the point of being on birth control if you&#039;re bleeding and can&#039;t have sex? I would not recommend this. I&#039;m going to the doctors tomorrow to see what I can do about the bleeding, and then as soon as my third month is done I&#039;m switching to the pill.""",3.0,7
Tretinoin,Acne,"""My 15 yr old son had moderate acne, mainly forehead, neck, and around his mouth. The dermatologist prescribed Atralin, as well as minocycline.  These are working, but it really took awhile to see the results, about 3 1/2 months! It&#039;s not totally cleared, but looks much less inflamed, and he doesn&#039;t have as many breakouts.  He also is a major athlete, so perspiration plays a big part too I&#039;m sure!  So my advice is be very patient, and give the medicine a good amount of time, it also does get a little worse before it gets better!""",8.0,31
Minocycline,Acne,"""I have really bad acne . I&#039;m nt sure if this product helps with scarring to ? But so far it&#039;s been 2 days and I see major improvements. After taking the medicine I do get a little nauseous but it&#039;s mild so It&#039;s not unbearable . I also wash my face with clearasil acne + mask &amp; use the clearasil cleansing pads throughout the week , or when I get lazy . Other than that this is the BEST thing that ever worked for me .""",10.0,5
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Got it in the beginning of the year. Everything was good for about a month. Then I started bleeding constantly. Haven&#039;t had a break from bleeding for about 2 months now. Spent almost as much money for pads/tampons as I did for the out of pocket money for the implant. Hot and cold flashes are terrible. Still have period cramps. Only thing it&#039;s done good for is preventing pregnancy and it hasn&#039;t made me gain weight. Definitely getting it taken out though just so the bleeding will stop and everything will go back to normal.""",3.0,55
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""Epiduo cleared my skin in a week! A bit of dryness but that was expected.
Stubborn under the skin pimples that I had for months went away within a few days""",9.0,8
Cabergoline,Hyperprolactinemia,"""Before I was using parlodel which is the same medicine for reducing prolactin. My prolactin is 49 and facing irregular periods. Previously I faced horrible side effects but with dostinex I am very happy no side effects just feel sleepy some time.""",10.0,10
Simbrinza,"Glaucoma, Open Angle","""I really liked that this medication did not burn, itch sting, etc. It did not feel like something was in my eye. My only concern was that some pale yellow gooey stuff would collect in the corners of my eyes. I couldn&#039;t feel it but I needed a Q-tip to get it out. Other than that it was perfect.""",9.0,2
Naproxen / pseudoephedrine,Sinus Symptoms,"""Aleve-D works for me every time. I have chronic sinus infections. I take Aleve-D for the symptoms and let nature take its course, generally. Aleve-D opens up my sinuses and stops mucous production. This is important, especially at night, because drainage into my throat causes problems in my throat, especially concerning my voice. This is unacceptable to me, as I sing publicly on a regular basis. In addition to the fact that Aleve-D works for me, in my experience, it last twice as long as other similar products. I&#039;m sure this is a result of the quantity of medicine that is in each tablet. I highly recommend Aleve-D.""",9.0,18
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""7 weeks on Celexa and still suffering side effects and increased anxiety.""",5.0,4
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I started taking BuSpar for my anxiety and it made me very dizzy and tired. It also made my arms tingle and I started getting terrible headaches every time I took it. My anxiety just got worse while taking it because I was worried about the side effects it was causing.""",1.0,63
Zyban,Smoking Cessation,"""I smoked for 8 years anywhere from half a pack to a pack a day, I started Zyban, gave myself 1 week to tapered down then stopped smoking completely. I looked into many options and decided to try Zyban as it appeared to have less severe side effects. I wasn&#039;t even sure I wanted to quit smoking and definitely thought I would struggle and just keep going back to the excuse &quot;well I tried&quot;. I took the medication for 12 weeks as advised by my doctor and have been smoke free ever since. I know some people have side effects but don&#039;t let that put you off, everybody reacts differently to medication so why not try it, as a smoker what do you have to lose. I am so happy with the results I have achieved and would recommend this to anyone.""",10.0,70
Savella,ibromyalgia,"""Day 8 and increasing dosage slowly. Foggy brain better. Some areas of pain are better, but hands/wrist are at a 10 pain level now. Swollen and tender.  Not sure what is going on but hope it tones down soon.  It feels like the hydrocodone is not working as well now and little pain relief.  Nausea and hot flashes are the main side effects so far.  I noted others were taking night dose early in day to help with not sleeping at night. Will try that since I am still awake half the night.""",3.0,28
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""I have had 9 colonoscopies over the last 15 years, and of all the preps I have used, I dislike this one the most.  It is very effective at it&#039;s job, but it is also too effective, for I have had loose bowels and watery discharge for over a week.  I will report this to my doctor, who I hope will advise his patients to use some other form of prep.""",5.0,12
Paroxetine,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I started taking Paxil about two and a half months ago after many different antidepressants. I was extremely fatigued until the exact 2 month mark then it was like a light bulb went off. I no longer felt exhausted or depressed. The social anxiety no longer plagued me though I don&#039;t feel it has been a total cure. But overall, I feel really good. Strangely enough, I have no side effects. No sexual side effects. No sleep issues. Nothing. Paxil is my top choice for the antidepressants I have tried. I am diagnosed bipolar and ADHD as well so I also take an atypical antipsychotic, stimulants, and Xanax strictly for panic attacks. Paxil has really softened the edges for me in combination with everything else I take.""",9.0,38
Omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate,GERD,"""My doctor recommended this product for my acid reflux. I took 2 pills twice daily for about 6 days and was super disappointed in this product,  not only did this medicine not help at all I feel like it made it worst. I would. It recommend this product from my experience but I know everyone&#039;s bodies are different so maybe it works for others.""",1.0,0
Guanfacine,ADHD,"""I am on this medicine and it IS HORRIBLE. I am 23 years old and have ADHD. I just got retested for it to make sure that I hadn&#039;t grow out of it. I was put on this medicine because I hated taking Concerta and other stimulants. I couldn&#039;t eat anything while taking them and they made me really crabby. This medicine made me fall over while walking to my kitchen a few days after I started taking it. I couldn&#039;t drive my car because I was scared I would get dizzy and crash. I was only put on 1 MG. Whenever I got out of bed I got so dizzy that my sight would go away and I would see black for the entire walk to my bathroom and keep seeing black until after I washed my hands and went to the bathroom. I have been on for 3 weeks. Stopped taking yesterday.""",1.0,18
Paxil,Social Anxiety Disorde,"""I have grown up my entire life not knowing how to talk to people, being told I was shy, sweating, and getting red faced whenever I would talk in front of people. &quot;I would never try anything new and would get nervous and upset when I would have to change plans or be around people. I have been on Paxil for over a year and I tell everyone how it has saved my life. Now, I do not think that Paxil completely changed me, I have also been going to school and building up my confidence. Paxil was the push I needed to get out, be social, and network. As I become more educated I am more and more confident and I thank paxil, and God, everyday. I wish I could be a Paxil Spokesperson!!! It has literally changed my entire life and helped me branch out!""",10.0,85
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""52 years old and was having problems keeping an erection or getting hard enough for intercourse, for about 3 years, although I could have a partial erection.  Doctor gave me 5mg Cialis daily and it works like magic.  I find it lasts about 36 hours.  I am harder than I have been in years and wake up with a really strong erection.  I have had zero bad side effects.  Before if could get it up for sex, I was definitely done for the day after one orgasm and sometimes the next day couldn&#039;t get hard at all.  Now I can go twice or three times in one day, if only I could keep the wife that interested!""",10.0,34
Adderall,ADHD,"""I was prescribed this medicine when I was a young child for ADHD. I took it all the way though my high school years until I decided I didn&#039;t need it. I backed this theory by saying &quot;It made me feel funny and zone out&quot;. I stopped taking it and since then I dropped out of school, picked up a drug problem and have been in and out of jail. I know I can&#039;t blame this on not taking medicine but I do know I didn&#039;t do any of that stuff when I was taking it. I was a pretty good kid. I recently got my G.E.D and am going to be attending college in the fall. I am actually trying to get back on this medicine so I can stay focused. I am excited to see whats in store in the future. But what I am really trying to say this drug works wonders.""",10.0,77
Strattera,Depression,"""Strattera definitely helped my adult ADD, and increased my focus. However, it does have a downside, a few actually. Male erectile dysfunction, sweating, rage (but I think now that I&#039;m bipolar, depressed which may be causing it).
You will definitely be able to focus better if you have minor ADD, but you will find that you can&#039;t sleep at night without a sleep aid (on Lunesta now). So the side effects are there, but it does do what it says it will. I&#039;m going to try combining it with Pristiq and Lamotrigine to see if that is a good combination for the ADD/Bipolar/Depression.""",6.0,11
Acetaminophen / propoxyphene,Pain,"""I just had surgery to correct a deviated septum yesterday and have found that Darvocet does help with the pain however it only lasts about two and a half hours meaning I am only able to sleep for a few hours at a time. I get terribly ill to my stomach with codeine and Vicodin and have not experienced this with the Darvocet which is a huge plus.""",5.0,17
Solifenacin,Overactive Bladde,"""VESIcare seems to be helping.  Took Detrol LA for 2 months with some improvement.  Changed to VESIcare for a month and went from going 18 times a day to 10 to 12, and only getting up once most nights.  I am only 36 and still active and the only side effect I have noticed is I have stopped sweating.  Real pain with my job (I&#039;m a firefighter) but just try to think ahead and take measures to cool off as quick as I can.""",8.0,60
Pataday,Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis,"""Relieved my swollen and extremely itchy eyes right away. I&#039;ve been developing conjunctivitis during the worst pollen seasons--very relieved to have a fix.""",10.0,3
Atovaquone / proguanil,Malaria Prevention,"""Be advised that any medication can have averse reactions on anybody. My experience with Malarone was when I traveled to Cambodia for 2 weekw. It took about a day before it started but Malarone completely incapacitated me with a constant level of nausea. I could not eat nor was it worth leaving the hotel because I was weakened by it. l, too, had to discontinue its use for the entire trip, completely soaked in deet instead. It would be advisable to try malaria medicine several days before you leave for a  trip to any questionable location. Ironically, in the middle of 105&deg; F temperatures,in November, in full sleeves and pants, I never encountered a single mosquito.""",1.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m really hesitant to go off of Lo Loestrin after 5 years because, for the most part, I&#039;ve loved it. I used to get crampy periods and since I&#039;ve been on it I get no cramping whatsoever, barely-there periods (I spot just a tiny bit and then that&#039;s it), and no weight gain or moodiness. However, I&#039;ve had such issues with dryness (I can get wet but can&#039;t stay wet during sex) that I think the time has come for me to try a different pill.""",7.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This is the worst pill I have ever taken, and I&#039;ve been on several. I didn&#039;t connect the dots until I had been on this pill for almost 4 months.

The only pro was that it lessened cramps. 

CONS: Spotting for an entire month when I first started. My acne flared up uncontrollably. My mood swings were insane and I thought I was depressed. I didn&#039;t realize that it was this awful pill doing this to my body. I wish I had never taken this pill.""",1.0,2
Pregabalin,ibromyalgia,"""I was on Lyrica for 5 months. It seemed to help with the pain somewhat for a while, but didn&#039;t stop it. Also, I GAINED 40 POUNDS. The doctor told me if I was careful about my eating habits that I wouldn&#039;t gain too much weight, but this was not true. After I went off it, I lost 22 pounds in 2 weeks - just from water weight. I have yet to be able to lose the rest of the weight.""",2.0,21
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""Celexa was the first medication I was ever put on for mild depression, stress and anxiety mostly stemming from my stressful work environment (prison). I felt no difference with this medication, and I was nauseous as a side effect. Doctor switched me to Wellbutrin, which did not work, and then to Effexor, which is a wonder drug.""",5.0,34
Omalizumab,Urticaria,"""Yeah well.. we ended up at the end of the road with the Xolair for my daughter&#039;s treatment for her chronic hives. Every day of being miserable, covered in hives that itched, burned and were severely painful along with swelling of many parts of her body to excruciating levels.  She started the Xolair injections in January 2015.  For the first three months, they worked wonderfully.  She only had minimal hives.  After the April injections, she flared up that same night, and has every day since.. I thought at first they gave her the wrong shot in April, and then for the May shot, we&#039;d be able to know for sure if they gave her the wrong thing.  Well, we had the May injections last week, and the same thing.  She&#039;s covered in hives..""",1.0,16
Bactroban,Skin and Structure Infection,"""Love this medicine.  I got impetigo a few years back.  A few days of applying this and it was completely gone.  Works great for acne, too.  Something I always keep in my medicine cabinet. """,10.0,41
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""STICK WITH IT!!! I didn&#039;t really start seeing results to about the second month. You have to remember its not a magic pill, though it does curbs your appetite for carbs and sugar. (I&#039;m in LOVE with Candy). I found myself not even wanting &quot;junk food&quot; for a snack. My advice is start doing some exercise. Example: 100 jumping jacks, 100 squats and 100 sit ups. I was at 185 at the start now I&#039;m at 174ish. That&#039;s about 10 pounds in a month so that&#039;s right on a healthy track. Oh and drink only water!! It really helps. As the saying goes &quot; Don&#039;t complain about not making any progress if you don&#039;t put forth any effort&quot;""",7.0,23
Valacyclovir,Cold Sores,"""I&#039;ve had cold sores my entire life, recently I&#039;ve been getting outbreak after outbreak. Each one increasing in severity. Last week I started to get what I thought was going to be a minor outbreak as I had just recovered from my last one the week before. I got online and started researching homeopathic remedies, OTC (Abreva, Releev, l lysine, Campho) only seem to work if I use it at just the right time. So I starting trying all the home remedies I read about. Hydrogen peroxide, ice, tea bag, toothpaste, etc. Well, nothing worked. After missing 4 days of school and barely sleeping all week I went to an urgent care, I was prescribed Valtrex. The new sores stopped forming almost immediately and the older ones started healing very fast.""",9.0,20
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""Love this medicine!! I&#039;ve lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks. It also stop the cravings for  alcohol and cigarettes. So I&#039;ve quit smoking and drinking!! Love it no side effects either other than the first day where I felt like I had the worse hangover ever!! But now I feel great!""",9.0,46
Clonazepam,Seizure Prevention,"""Only thing that stops my very complex seizures- tried almost everything and it never helped + terrible side effects *UNTIL* I was prescribed this since I was a teen. Easiest on my system and no side effects.""",10.0,4
Atropine / diphenoxylate,Diarrhea,"""I&#039;ve been taking this medicine for colitis for 3 years and now I can take my daughters out by myself. I&#039;m not running to the bathroom or having accidents, it&#039;s wonderful. I do have constipation. So anyone with colitis should try it - I take 2 pills in the morning then 1 every 5 hours everyday, and I&#039;m loving life finally.""",10.0,2
Adalimumab,Crohn's Disease,"""Been on Humira over two years. This medicine brought my Crohn&#039;s under control. I am on one pen every two weeks. Brought it into remission. Well worth the painful shot. That pain is gone in seconds. Beats chronic pain.""",10.0,35
Jublia,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I have suffered from fungal nails on my feet x over 30 years, I have removed them but grow with fungi again, just accept that there was no cure, but I decided to see a podiatry one last last time and she prescribed me Jublia, wao , Wao, wao, this product is expensive, but I am clearing my nails, thanks to GOD, I am 53 years old""",10.0,12
Estradiol,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""Someone replied to my first response that I need to wait 6 months.
Well its been way over 2 years now, and I am still tearing and having that stinging feeling.
I use 100% organic coconut oil for a lube, as my OBGYN said to try that too.
I have no side effects from the coconut oil.
I used both and then after &quot;enduring&quot; sex, I was left with a couple of tears that were bleeding and  stinging. 
I am going to call her back and tell her I need extra strength. Even after the 1 mg amount, bathing the walls of my vagina, its still not enough.
I am only 55, and did not think, this was going to be the end of me.
My husband is 13 years older than me, and I am the one that has to turn him away because I  am not healed enough to try again""",5.0,34
Amitiza,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""It seemed to work for a couple of days. Afterwards I had the side effect of over-sleeping. I slept an extra 3 hours on the 3rd morning of this drug&#039;s use. Also, no output. I had to use enema to get some output. No s**t!! I wasted hundreds of dollars cash on this drug.""",2.0,27
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill since November, it is now mid-June. I have not had any spotting, any bleeding, nothing at all! This pill is definitely supposed to regulate... not eliminate! I can admit that I&#039;m enjoying not having a period at all, but I just made a doctor&#039;s appointment just to check that everything is fine, and that when the time comes for us to want kids, everything will be normal.""",6.0,4
Paroxetine,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve been on Paxil since I was 5, I&#039;m almost 20 now. I&#039;ve had really bad anxiety my entire life. I started at 5mg daily, as I got older, my dosage slowly increased to 20mg, which is my current dose. I had a few bad life experiences when I was younger that caused my anxiety to increase tenfold, so my DR tried to swap the Paxil for something else. Bad idea, none of the other SSRIs worked; I had a severe increase in anxiety and side effects, so he put me back on the Paxil. Paxil has been the only pill to help my anxiety and I haven&#039;t had any side effects from it.""",10.0,146
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Overactive Bladde,"""I had Botox for an OAB. Before I had a terrible urge to go but I could not fully empty BUT I COULD GO ! The date is Oct in April it would have been three years since I had this done. At the beginning I was reluctant but my urologist recommended this. I was told I was going to have to be totally reliant of self catheterisation  which I was ok. She did however say there are instances where the Botox would get rid of the urge but you would still be able to pee. A week after having Botox I have been 100% reliant on catheters. Without them I have urinary retention I cannot go at all.  I feel totally let down by the medical profession and the company that makes this drug as they have washed their hands of me and the only suggestion is to have MORE Botox !""",1.0,6
Amitriptyline,Pain,"""I have suffered with excruciating pain in my toes for 3 years almost, suicidal pain was so bad, codeine had no effect, a new Doctor put me on 10mg of Amitriptyline, wow, what a result no pain and I am sleeping and feeling much better""",10.0,202
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Got the Mirena in almost 2 weeks ago, and I must say I love it so far! Horrible cramps for the first 5 or so hours after insertion (had to drive home) and almost couldn&#039;t take it. Heating pad helped bunches along with laying on my back. The cramps went away the next day! I even went to work. A few cramps here and there, but that&#039;s expected. Nothing too unbearable. I&#039;m also a 21yo with NO kids. My boyfriend also can&#039;t feel it. One thing though, the antibiotics they put you on day of insertion did give me a Yeast Infection. Went away a couple days later. Love the Mirena so far!""",9.0,58
Prozac,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on Prozac now for a totally of four months - ish. I felt nothing for about two months, and then one day I woke up... and I felt like a different person.  I cleaned my bedroom, got rid of half my things, did all the work that I was supposed to do, and I felt amazing.  

I still feel like a new person.  Now, there is more balance.  I feel normal.  For the first time ever.  The first two months were tough, I was tired, but couldn&#039;t sleep at night.  Now I&#039;m on an entirely normal sleep schedule, more normal than ever.  I was having some heart palpitations, but that went away. I do have rather vivid dreams still, and I&#039;ve lost weight, but I think that&#039;s just me feeling better about myself.""",9.0,62
Nitrofurantoin,Urinary Tract Infection,"""was prescribed this medication for a UTI. Never had this pill before.  OMG...I was nauseous 24/7 with chest pains and only took it for 3 days!. Also gastro issues and feeling like you are in a fog....I always got CIPRO for this type of E coli infection. Don&#039;t know why my doctor gave me this horrible medicine.  Called today for different medication because I am not sure if the infection is cleared up.  Pain is gone but that is all. Wouldn&#039;t recommend this.""",1.0,21
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I took just one tablet of this monstrous drug and I have not shat my brains out like that since I had food poisoning. There I sat, arms clenching my stomach, head between my knees, defecating all of my pride in endless burning blows. My face was grimanced as war flashbacks from that one bad hotdog I ate at that sketchy waterpark coursed through my mind. All I could think of in that moment was &quot;this is how I die. My parents are gonna find me doubled-over, covered in my own shit, their toilet obliterated and their favorite child dead.&quot; If you have any desire to force yourself through hours of grueling spats of gas and shit, this is for you. Hope you&#039;ve got some Desitin.""",1.0,52
Duloxetine,ibromyalgia,"""This was a miracle for the Fibromyalgia pain, until the excessive sweating began.  It took a long time to make the connection.  I have been off for three months, the sweating has stopped, but the pain of Fibro is creeping back.  Will have to try something else.  The sweating was such a nuisance, and it got so bad, it was frightening.
But, definitely give it a try - it may help you.""",9.0,81
Yaz,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 19 and I had never taken any birth control before Yaz. It completely cleared up my acne and my breasts significantly increased in size but were very sore all the time. I had no noticeable weight gain or hair loss/growth or spotting. My sex drive was bipolar, however, and taking the pill also gave me occasional slight dizziness, yeast infection, moodiness, anxiety, and even depression which I had never experienced before. I often had intense headaches and stomach aches but no nausea. My period didn&#039;t seem to get any lighter or shorter and PMS, though typically not much of an issue for me, was no different. I got to a point where I just felt awful and had to stop taking it after about 3 months.""",6.0,5
Otezla,Plaque Psoriasis,"""Started Otezla aftertaste years of psoriasis and the onset of psoriatic arthritis. I saw results within two weeks and was completely clear after second week. I did not have any side of effects except a slight headache, I did nothing different drank beer while on it no side effects.""",10.0,20
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I just got my 3rd rod in Feb. 2015 and I am not sure why I got another one instead of trying something different. It does work very well but the side effects are terrible. I got on it because I thought it would make my periods go away and it didn&#039;t, it just made them much longer and I recently had to start taking iron pills to help. The first 2 years I gained 30 pounds and I became very depressed and anxious ( which is still going on in year 7). I do not sleep very well and I am not sure if it is the birth control or not but I am always tired and never have energy. I have a sex drive but some times I get a really sharp pain in my lower stomach that makes not want to have sex because the pain it causes is not worth it.""",5.0,14
Atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I have used Donnatal for years for Irritable Bowel Syndrome diarrhea. It is a miracle medicine. I stop it when it stops working. I could not have worked or gone out of house without it. However I have high liver levels and wonder if the Donnatal caused this. I stopped it when went on Savella for fibromyalgia. The Savella also helps my IBS. Not on anything now, on FMLA at present. Will have to go on something if I return to work.""",10.0,34
Asenapine,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""I have only taken one dose, but already feel more energy and a slightly better mood.  I am taking this for depression.  I also have anxiety, insomnia, and PTSD.  I am also on Effexor 300mg, Propranolol 30mg, Clonazepam 1.5mg and Lamictal 200mg.  After reading other reviews, I am hoping to get off some of these or at least decrease the dosage.  I have not slept well in over 9 years, waking up every few minutes all night long.  Last night, I only woke up 2x to go to the bathroom.  Huge improvement.  I took the medicine at 7:30pm, but I was awake by 5:45am and no groggy feeling.  I am used to drinking espresso shots all morning to stay awake, but only drank 1 espresso today.  I will update more as I go with this med.  No side effects yet.""",10.0,2
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""My doc started me on alprazolam about a year ago for insomnia.-, but it was anxiety that kept me awake. 
I take one or two 0.5 pills and I am able to fall asleep more easily. I also take one pill during the day if I feel edgy. I recognize early onset symptoms because I had panic attacks (untreated) for over 40 yrs. I used alcohol for years until I realized the damage it did to my body. I used pain pills for awhile, stopped and then was prescribed alprazolam.""",10.0,7
Lacosamide,Seizures,"""Vimpat is wonderful, in that it has stopped my seizures for the past two years. I am also on Carbatrol. Short-term memory loss I can live with, but my main concern is dizziness. I can&#039;t find the combination of times to take it/foods to take it with. It seems like I find a combination that works for three or four days, then I&#039;m so dizzy I cannot stand up. Very frustrating.""",7.0,39
Benzaclin,Acne,"""Benzaclin worked amazingly for me.  I used it for 10 years before it stopped working.  My Dr. prescribed an 2 oral meds plus Retin-A, and my skin is terrible.  I wish there was a stronger version of Benzaclin available or something like it that I could switch to when it&#039;s effectiveness wears off.""",10.0,2
Tri-Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m starting my 1st week of the 3rd month on trisprintec. First month my period was on time with 3 days of additional spotting. Finishing up the 2nd month now and I have been bleeding for over 2 weeks!!! First it was light, then heavy (on time for expected period) since the expected end date I have had light bright pink or red spotting for 9 days past my period. Besides frustration, I&#039;ve had cramps throughout and felt feverish at times. I&#039;ve also experienced bad migraines and fatigue. I&#039;ve never had this level of symptoms with BC before. I was off of BC for a year and this is what I get for trying to get back on it....beware!""",3.0,0
Contrave,Obesity,"""I&#039;m down 17 pounds in 23 days. I have NEVER had this kind of positive result from anything I&#039;ve tried. I have PCOS so my hormones made losing weight almost impossible. I have found that I&#039;ve had to play with the dosage a bit.... when I got to week 3 where I&#039;m supposed to take 2 pills in the morning and 1 at night, the nausea was intolerable and I wasn&#039;t able to sleep at night. I found that taking one in the morning and 1 around 2-3 in the afternoon seems to be my &quot;sweet spot&quot;. The only side effects are occasional nausea, constipation (easily managed with senna), and extreme dry mouth, which helps with my water intake! I cannot wait to see what results are down the road for me!""",10.0,69
Interferon beta-1a,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have taken Rebif; it has worked so well and I have had so few side effects that there&#039;s been no reason to try out the other disease modifiers. When on a consistent dosage schedule, I never experienced a relapse. The needle is really small. I rarely use my injector anymore - just stab and go. I take it at night to sleep through any effects. I was warned very seriously about the possible side effects, but the worst that I ever have is a slight fever the morning after an injection, and/or the beginnings of a headache that I nip in the bud with migraine medicine.""",9.0,25
Latuda,Borderline Personality Disorde,"""Been taking Latuda for about 3 months total, although in between I stopped after 2 weeks during the 1st month for no reason, then started up again after another 2 weeks. This time I&#039;m taking it everyday. I decided to give it a real chance and so glad that I did. The biggest difference is the relationship I now have with my 3 year old daughter. Before because of my borderline disorder I was so on edge and stressed out, I would lose my cool easily over little things. I&#039;d yell or cry when even a little frustrated. It was probably like walking on eggshells around mommy to her. No more of that though. I have almost completely changed the way I am around her, no more mean mommy. Just happy and calm now!""",8.0,53
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Well, all I ever see is bad thinks about the Nexplanon and I have to say I have all the bad things... I&#039;ve been on the nexplanon since February, 11th and its now October, 20th and I started my period the day I got on and I have not been off since. My doctor said she will not take it out with out it being a year in to the process and she put me on birthcontrol pills that I have not started yet but I start them tomorrow. I have headaches all the time. Honestly I feel like I&#039;m pregnant. I just hope that the pills work because I can not take 3 more months of bleeding out of my VJ...""",9.0,2
Solifenacin,Overactive Bladde,"""I started Vesicare 3 weeks ago. I did help me a little for my overactive bladder but my eyesight is getting very blurry. Also my myopia is worsening. I can read a book without my reading glasses now, so my myopia is worsened by -1. I am going to stop taking it and hope for my eyesight to return to normal.""",2.0,18
Sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""Just finished a 24-week Sovaldi/Daklinza combo, HCV-RNA not relivable after 4 weeks already. Zero side effects. Gen. 3a. I&#039;ve been on Interferon/Ribavirin before and damn...I haven&#039;t even noticed this new cycle by comparison. Interferon/ribavirin was HELL. Oh and by the way it was useless too. Thank God for these new (too much expensive) drugs.""",10.0,1
Ditropan,Urinary Incontinence,"""My son is 11 years old. He has had urinary incontinence all his life and a doctor at children&#039;s hospital in Cincinnati Ohio found this problem. He is having him try oxybutynin cl ER 5 mg and there is no more running and not making it. He has had  a little dry mouth but not complaining. Thank you for this new medicine.""",10.0,32
Nucynta ER,Pain,"""I have been taking this medication for the better part of a year now in ever increasing doses until reaching the maximum dose of 250mg 2X daily. I have found it does a good job of controlling what I refer to as &quot;lesser&quot; pains. I find general movement is easier, minor physical activities such as walking, driving, showering etc. are less painful. However, it does not do as much for the more &quot;major&quot; pains. More active physical activity such as gardening, house cleaning, etc. are still painful, however the pain is &quot;masked&quot; by the drug and I &quot;pay&quot; for these things later..I have had chronic pain for over 30 years and I do not expect anything will ever make me 100% again, but this drug has made me able to enjoy a few hours a day of comfort""",6.0,63
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""Bad bad diarrhea i wouldn&#039;t give this medication to my anyone. It cleared up my sinusitis but gave me strait diarrhea for 6 days strait that&#039;s the only side affect i had it was terrible.""",1.0,5
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I began suffering from severe, chronic pain almost 9 years ago, when I developed a very serious condition known as progressive kyphoscoliosis that affected all levels of my spine. Specifically, my cervical and thoracic spine began to bend forward, while the lower portion of my thoracic and entire lumbo-sacral spine began bending to the right. The end result of this condition is death as the bending spine will eventually crush the heart and lungs. It took a few months to find a doctor near my home, who was willing to treat the severe, chronic pain with MS Contin 100 mg. and my breakthrough pain with the 30 mg Morphine Sulfate IR tablets. This medication stopped the bending. 9 years later I take MS Contin 200 mg 3 X per day and 30 mg Oxy prn.""",10.0,66
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I don&#039;t review medicines often, but thought this might be valuable. Love this medicine, been on everything, like most of us. I take it as monotherapy for bipolar II. No bad side effects. When first started, I had a headache for a few days. That went away completely and now it helps prevent them. I also tire a little more upon exertion, but not too much. I feel slightly shaky, but even that has improved. In the beginning I had slightly restless sleep, but now have great sleep, with pleasant dreams. I feel normal, calm, happy and stable. I have NEVER felt this way. Definitely not manic at all. I have not gained or lost weight. I have no nausea and my cognition is good. I hope this helps. Give this medicine a try.""",10.0,183
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I took 1 pill at 4:00 and had drank an entire water bottle prior to taking it. I then came on here and read all the reviews and got absolutely terrified because of how many bad experiences there were. I however didn&#039;t have a bad experience. With this medicine you MUST drink a lot of water after taking it. I drank another 3 water bottles after taking it. Around 9:00 p.m. I had a regular BM. The next day around noon I experienced on and off stomach cramps. They were extremely mild and did not cause a lot of pain. An hour later at 1 I had another BM. If you drink water you don&#039;t have bad side effects. The one issue I had was that the timeline was not predictable as I didn&#039;t get the full effects till 20 hours after taking it""",7.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I used to take the regular combined pill and would OFTEN get terrible migraines with black auras. It was really scary. Now that I&#039;m on this for a mini pill I really haven&#039;t gotten them. I never took any other mini pill but this is way better for me than all the reg pills. My periods are SO much lighter and shorter. Yes I have gained weight and emotional sensitivity. But now that I know they are just side effects I know I can deal with them. I would take this over the scary migraine and heavy fainting periods anytime. I really think it depends on the individual how you like it. Also I really think you need to chew it like it says. I read somewhere that the enzymes in your saliva or stomach or whatever need to break it down properly.""",8.0,8
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Morena for 4 years. Though my periods almost.disappeared, I have so many problems that annoy me alot. Increased arterial blood pressure, headache, mood changes, increase in body weight, especially the upper part, vaginal discharge, and acne. I am planning on removing it. You may ask why I could put up with these side effects for 4 years. Well, I&#039;ve the answer.  I tried removing it and it failed and my gynecologist advised removing it with general anastasi, so I freaked out.""",1.0,3
OnabotulinumtoxinA,Urinary Incontinence,"""I have had multiple sclerosis for 25 year, for the last 10 years I have had Botox injections in my bladder. I don&#039;t have anything for pain as l don&#039;t find it painful. It takes about a week to ten days for the Botox to kick in. I do have to use a catheter 4 times a day which I do sitting towards the taps on the bidet, with a magnifying mirror strategically placed on the taps!! It works perfectly for me and you can keep everything super hygienic. I always aim the catheter into a plastic measuring jug so l can measure how much l do, 400mls is about right, 200mls I&#039;m not drinking enough. Coffee and tea do irritate the bladder and coffee especially.I hope this is helpful to some.""",10.0,0
Xanax,Anxiety,"""I had 2 panic attacks in my entire life. I went to a Doctor and was given Xanax at half mg to take immediately and 6 hrs later. It worked and I thought I would keep some handy for any possible future attacks. He prescribed 0.25mg pills 3 times a day. I looked it up on the internet and didn&#039;t like the information on addiction. I went to my Doctor when I got back home and he prescribed Ativan. I believe Xanax should be used only when having a panic attack and not as a maintenance drug.""",6.0,18
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium,Birth Control,"""I have been on this birth control for about a month and a half now. This my first time on birth control so I did not understand all the changes that were going on. BUT I started craving so many things and also nausea will come! Also many mood swings, specially when my period is near all I want to do is cry, and acne was HORRIBLE. I did not gain weight or anything like that though.""",6.0,4
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I took the plan B pill 10 hours after having unprotected sex and one day before I was suppose to ovulate. I was taking ovulation tests so I know I ovulated the day after taking the pill, it did not prevent me from ovulating and I am now pregnant.""",1.0,5
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Suboxone saved my life and sanity. I also had health issues and received heavy doses of opiates and became a full blown addict. I don&#039;t know how many times I overdosed on medication. 20 years of addiction I don&#039;t know how I survived but by the grace of God. I started suboxone in 2005. It saved my life! I have a good life, I have an awesome life now. This medication not only helps with pain but I took away any desire to drink! I have not drank since 2007! One reason I started with the pills was to get alcohol under control! I still take suboxone. I really feel they need to make this free for anyone who has an addiction. After all these drug company have made $$$ I am so very grateful that I am able to have this.""",10.0,60
Sertraline,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Basically all I can say is that when my depression decides to crush every bone in my body as least I have now gotten the strength to get up and say &quot;right this is boring, time to try and be productive!!&quot; 

To be honest... call this TMI but my libido has definitely increased since taking this drug. My anxiety used to stop me from feeling anything. So yep, not so bad.

Started this drug last year in May. Longest I&#039;ve ever stuck to a drug, so that&#039;s saying something. I&#039;ve gotten to know myself a little more since then.

Only side effects are having periods of being emotionless, paranoia, addictive nature, VERY WILD AND VIVID DREAMS, slight rage, days full of nothing but sadness and an ongoing identity crisis. 

I&#039;m on 50mg. Can&#039;t handle higher""",8.0,2
Bupropion,"Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced","""This medication triggered a panic attack 2 hours after taking it. I suffer from panic disorder but it is well controlled with medications. This medication felt like it nullified my other medications and I had a panic attack the likes of which I haven&#039;t seen in months. I finally was able to cobble together a medication cocktail that calmed me down, it made me sleep but I would rather sleep than be in a panic attack. I would totally NOT recommend this if you have anxiety or panic issues.""",1.0,8
Reprexain,Pain,"""Excellent pain medicine for joint, muscle pain. """,10.0,7
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""So i have tried prozac for depression to major depression disorder a little bit of obsessive compulsive disorder and post traumatic disorder.Firstly it made me more anxious and agitated about a month later me and my dr upped the dose to 40mg.Nothing,unfortunately happened,probably wasn&#039;t the right drug for me,i have switched to lexapro now and it is too soon to give opinion on it as ive only been for 3 weeks.In conclusion this drug (Prozac) wasn&#039;t effective for me.Only about 3/10 i would say.""",3.0,25
Methylphenidate,Narcolepsy,"""I had to quit Ritalin, despite starting on a very small dose, because it gave me tremors and a &quot;wired&quot; (but not alert) feeling. The problems did not diminish within 2 weeks, and that was all I could stand.""",3.0,40
Vistaril,Nausea/Vomiting,"""I took Paxil for years for menopause symptoms.  I tried to go off it several times but had relentless nausea and vomiting.  Vistaril worked really well to end this and made it possible to get off Paxil.""",10.0,45
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I took this 10 years ago to help with depression and anxiety through a divorce in 2006. It helped... I got better.... I stopped taking it.  This year has been difficult and after car accident I am nervous,  anxious and very irritable along with depression and  hopelessness.  I just started taking again with just 10mg and can already tell a difference.. However due to no sleep Dr put me on a sleeping pill as well so I can&#039;t tell if the Lexapro is adding to the sleep aid for my sleeping.""",8.0,18
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""This medicine works like a miracle. It keep me very stable, I haven&#039;t got major mood swings anymore. With Seroquel I feel very stable and happy. I also take Depakote.""",10.0,13
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""After using this medicine and knowing how well it works I wish I had started on it years ago instead of letting my life almost slip away. Thanks to my husband, without him I could never have got off the pills and started the Suboxone. Now I have my life back. Take my advice if you need to get off opiates at least give Suboxone a chance.""",9.0,31
Doxycycline,Rosacea,"""I was diagnosed with Rosacea a year ago and was in terrible shape.  My rheumatologist (for lupus and fibromyalgia) recommended I see a dermatologist because he believed I had Rosacea.  I thought I was just having a recurrence of terrible acne.  My dermatologist diagnosed the Rosacea and put me on Oracea.  Incredible.  I cleared it completely in just a matter of weeks and have had no recurrence.  I am amazed and delighted.""",10.0,49
Nucynta,Pain,"""I have been taking Nucynta for about 1 1/2 years now for Fibromyalgia pain in my back. I started on the low dose of 50mg and that worked for a while but had to move up to 75mg. I think I may have to move up to the next mg dose again but that does not mean that the medication is not working. Over the years, my fibromyalgia has slowly gotten worse and I was not on any pain medicines for it because I did not know what was wrong with me. The only side effect I have experienced (besides the drowsiness for the first 2 weeks of taking the medicine) is being itchy. This is a medication that needs to be given the chance of at least 6 weeks before you decide that it isn&#039;t working.""",9.0,69
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Seems like a good idea to have 4 periods in a year but I&#039;ve been on it for about a year now, and on the last month I get my period for 3-4 weeks, NOT COOL! Plus sex drive plummeted.""",6.0,0
Lubiprostone,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""This medication is great!! A few years back, I had IBS with diarrhea, but it has since changed to IBS-C. It was so bad. I was always in stomach pain, always felt full, just felt terrible and super backed up. I&#039;m a nurse, so I tried ALL the non-pharmacological remedies for constipation. So after reading all of the reviews, I made a GI appt. Thank god I knew about Amitiza because my doctor tried to send me out the door with some pamphlets! Amitiza is a life saver. Just don&#039;t forget to take with meals so you don&#039;t feel nauseous.""",9.0,49
Accutane,Acne,"""I&#039;ve had acne since I was 12 and I&#039;m 20 now. I&#039;ve used so many products, this is by far the only thing that worked like it said it would. I was scared because of the side effects and when I was 17 my mom would not let me use it. By the time I turned 18 she knew how bad it mad me feel cause she&#039;s had mild acne her whole life and I had severe acne. The only side effect I had was dry lips and my doctor gave me something for that and it worked so the only effect I had was my acne cleared up 100% and stayed clear for a good 7 or 8 months after. Now it&#039;s mild I&#039;ve been off it for over a year because I don&#039;t have insurance but within the next week or two I&#039;d like to go back on it.""",10.0,6
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""It&#039;s so hard to review BC because it&#039;s different for every woman. But my experience with the ring was just okay. I was on it for a year. Didn&#039;t effect acne or my sex drive. Losing weight was extra difficult. I got BAD headaches and the worst cramps I&#039;ve ever had. However, my period was very predictable and only lasted about 2 days.  It was nice to not have to think about taking a pill everyday. Left it in during sex and no problems. For me, though, the cons outweighed the pros. Plus, depending on your insurance, it&#039;s very expensive.""",7.0,5
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""I experienced constipation and bought this because it said it was so gentle said take one two three. I mistakenly took three thinking that I had a serious situation was going to be gentle. Within 1 hour and 50 minutes I had severe cramps sweating and massive diarrhea that was at 6 last night it started it is 11:40 a.m. the next day and I am still experiencing cramping sweating and complete liquid diarrhea. Needless to say I will not be using this product again however to anyone please only take one maybe two max.  I could never take three and make sure you have nowhere to go for like 24 hours""",5.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Menstrual Disorders,"""I was prescribed this to regulate my periods, reduce my cramps, and help with my severe depression around my period. It did none of these things. I was on it for 2 months and in that time I got my period every two weeks, broke out horribly all over my face and back, gained ten pounds, and was nauseous every day. My gyno told me to try it out for 3 months but honestly the side effects were too miserable to last another month.""",1.0,2
Bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b,"Conjunctivitis, Bacterial","""Great medicine""",10.0,0
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on many different pills, and never had side effects until the last couple and would bleed for 2 weeks. So I went on this one to help with that. The first 2-3 weeks, I was kind of a monster. I did have 2 jobs and school with no day off, so that may not have helped. But the symptoms subsided. Now, my breasts are very tender and are growing (at age 24). I haven&#039;t had other weight gain. I am loving this BC with hardly any bleeding. 4 months in, and I love it so far. Just not covered by insurance. But the manufacturer has something that helps make it more affordable, the pharmacy just has to run it through a different way.""",9.0,2
Betamethasone / calcipotriene,Psoriasis,"""I got a Zero Co-pay coupon for this medication and have been using it for about 8 months now with little relief from psoriasis. It&#039;s greasy, takes a while to apply to all my areas, and doesn&#039;t work any better than regular lotion for me. """,2.0,3
Prazosin,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""I was placed on this for PTSD. 

I am female and none of the patient information warned that it would cause severe breast pain and engorgement. 

It does note in the information my doctor accessed that males may experience breast bud enlargement and pain. There was actually a specific term for this effect, but I forget now what it was.

He had me go off the medication and back on 3 times. With two weeks in between. Each time, within 10 days, the pain was unbearable.""",1.0,20
Azathioprine,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""I&#039;m a women age 39. I&#039;ve been on Imuran for over 4 yrs.  Before taking Imuran I was on methotrexate and Lyrica which I had EVERY SIDE EFFECT to. But when I switched medicines and began the Imuran it was very helpful! I could tell a big difference in how I felt. I also have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis as well.  Over time and up to this point I&#039;m feeling I need something stronger or even different.  I can&#039;t tell that I have any known side effects from Imuran.  Doctor suggested I try Benlysta.  I&#039;m scheduled to start that in two weeks!  I&#039;m very nervous because of some of the side effects but you never know until you try! Hope this was helpful! Best of luck!""",6.0,35
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,None,"""I&#039;ve been on Loestrin 24 for a little over a year now and I think its fabulous! I don&#039;t get acne, I didn&#039;t gain weight, my breasts grew (which isn&#039;t a problem), my cramps have gone down to barely there and my period went from being 10 days to 2. The only issue I ever had with it was that the first month I was pretty moody and also my period is so light and quick it&#039;s borderline scary when it doesnt come.""",8.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""If you are a type one diabetic looking for a sign this is it!!
My gyno gave it to me without realizing that this pill is not recommended for type one diabetics because it causes insulin resistance.
This pill is the main reason why my blood sugars have been in the 300s at least once a day since I started it. I&#039;ve also had consecutive UTI&#039;s because of the height of my glucose levels in my urine (thanks to this pill!) and I&#039;ve had months of tests done by specialists all to come down to my pill being the bane of my existence.""",3.0,3
Clonazepam,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking it for 2-3 years now and is the only thing that helps my panic attacks, consoling and other things just don&#039;t work for me. I was taking 1mg 3x a day but I&#039;m down to 2x a day.""",10.0,40
Propranolol,mance Anxiety,"""I have always suffered with performance anxiety and as a student, I cannot escape the daunting thought of having to present and speak publically, I always tried implementing breathing techniques and distraction methods to no avail and would often end up in a crippling panic attack. As I&#039;m sure many readers can understand, the physical symptoms of such an attack are overwhelmingly horrible and disabling. I have been on propranolol for a day, and for the first time in my life, I was able to coherently present to my class. This medication truly has changed a lot for me and I&#039;m so thankful""",10.0,18
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia,Constipation,"""Milk Of Magnesia is great. The only complaint for me was that the dose of 1 cup didn&#039;t work within 6 hours as advertised. It took about 10 hours instead. As time went by I had forgotten I took it; I went to a party and of course it started working there. To be predictable (2-3 hours) I have to take about 3-4 cups. The only problem with that is that you keep going once it starts working, even the following morning. However, it&#039;s very gentle, no cramps. When I need it I just plan on being home. It&#039;s the best.""",8.0,104
Epclusa,Hepatitis C,"""Second day on meds.  I was so glad people took time to post a review on  Epclusa as now I am not worried about side effects
and most who take this get cured

I do have that hangover feeling , fatigue and  I am tired

so thank you people""",10.0,20
Paroxetine,Depression,"""Paxil did not work for me unfortunately. I was between 20-30mg and it made my depression worse amd gave me hot flashes. Completely killed any sex drive. Would cry insanely for no reason at all.""",2.0,4
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""My OBGYN switched me to this pill in hopes to reduce my menstrual migraines I suffer with every month.  While I have not had any migraines, I have been bleeding for 3 weeks straight, have a horrible outbreak of acne and very bad nausea since starting this medication two months ago.  At this point I think I&#039;d rather live with the monthly migraine than be bleeding all the time and look like like I have chicken pox on my face.""",5.0,0
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I smoked for 8 years Djarums.. the FDA has banned the sale in the US. I never tried to quit before..I smoked the first 7 days with Chantix and have now been smoke free for 11 days ( 2 ml per day), but I am NUTS! Today was very bad, I cried ALL DAY at work and everywhere. I&#039;m crying now. I wanted to drink - have been sober for 12 YEARS.. but I&#039;m not giving up yet.""",4.0,13
Cytomel,Underactive Thyroid,"""I was on Synthroid only for 8 years after being diagnosed with Hypothyroidism . My dose was changed many times over that time frame by 4 different Endocrinologists but I still felt bad, weight gain, fogginess, depression, chronic fatigue you name it. 6 weeks ago I was put on 10 mcg of Cytomel by a new doc that I am seeing a 100 miles from my home town and I am happy to say for the first time in 8 years I have relief from my symptoms. I have lost 10 pounds in 6 weeks. I am happy not in a fog anymore and I have energy to enjoy life once again. The Cytomel made all the difference. """,10.0,293
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""I&#039;ve been on Lunesta for 5 years.  Horrible to be an insomniac for this long.  Tried Belsomra over the last four days and it&#039;s pretty amazing.  You take it an hour before bedtime and you have to be in a mental state of letting go of your fear of not sleeping, in order for this to work.  It gets me to a drowsy, sleepy mode.  The issue is that I keep waking up throughout the night and am waking up super early so while it&#039;s solid on sleep initiation, I don&#039;t know why I can&#039;t stay asleep.  But having said all of this, I&#039;m pretty impressed with how I feel on only 4-5 hours of sleep.  It seems as though even though I&#039;m waking up periodically, I must be getting higher quality sleep than on the other drugs.  Overall, I&#039;m quite optimistic.""",7.0,19
Metformin / sitagliptin,min / sitagliptin),"""I&#039;m taking 500/50Mg. I&#039;m 24years old, this is my 7th day with Janumet and it has helped lower my sugar levels, but I have upset stomach and before I go to bed I feel a little dizzy (my sugars are okay though). I&#039;m going to keep on taking the pill for a few more weeks.""",7.0,30
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""While I found this medication to be effective for anxiety, the concentration &amp; memory loss were terrible and almost cost me my job.  

I didn&#039;t really notice anything was wrong until I started my new job.  Training was a nightmare.  I couldn&#039;t focus long enough to learn anything new!
  
I was reading a short list of keywords and by the time I got to #3 I couldn&#039;t remember #1.  I couldn&#039;t pay attention long enough to read a book, or even a short article.  I couldn&#039;t remember people&#039;s names.  I had to write everything down.  I couldn&#039;t focus on anything anyone was telling me, I would just pretend like I understood.  

Luckily I noticed something was wrong and stopped taking it about 2 months ago.  My memory and ability to focus have improved.""",1.0,20
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I have been on Cymbalta for 4 months.  I have had a multitude of side-effects with this medication including irritability, moodiness, respiratory problems, gastrointestinal bleeding (just to name a few).""",1.0,13
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""This is the only birth control since the depo that I have found that works for me. I get terrible cramps, mood swings, tender breasts, and acne when I&#039;m not on BC or on any other BC. After the first month on gildess, after my body was used to it, I had ZERO PMS side effects!!!!!! I am sooooo happy I finally found something that takes away those terrible debilatating cramps!!!! I have had absolutely NO issues with this BC!!!! So grateful to have found this...""",10.0,8
Oxycodone,Pain,"""I have been dealing with chronic back, neck, hip, knee and both ankles pain for ten years now. I&#039;m 48yrs I&#039;ve always worked until my body broke down. If were not for the Oxycontin, I would be bedridden and in a wheelchair. When taken appropriately this is a miracle. """,10.0,205
Magnesium hydroxide,Constipation,"""I was not feeling well and had stomach pain. I went ahead and took pepto bismol and it made me feel worse. Within minutes my pain came stronger I felt bloated and discomfort. After a few hours in pain I went to the market and purchased MOM.....within one hour of taking it with a glass of water it worked.....the results were AMAZING!!! everything was gone and I felt very clean!""",10.0,3
Methadone,Pain,"""Methadone was wonderful to relieve pain after my laminectomy. Then its effectiveness decreased rapidly and I do not want to increase the dose because in a few months I will have to increase it again. Beside its great decrease in effectiveness, constipation has been awful resulting in a small umbilical hernia from straining. Heating pad has been the best.""",3.0,17
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I was on Implanon from May, 2013 until September, 2014! I have been off of the birth control for a year, I miscarried Feb 11th &amp; September 18th 2015! I believe my two miscarriages are caused from this evil birth control... I have a 2 year old &amp; had no problems concieving or carrying him... I don&#039;t suggest this birth control. I beg you don&#039;t get it. I am 20 years, soon to be 21... I now have to go to doctor to see why my miscarriages happened. Which is very heartbreaking for me. I gained weight, was moody (like evil moody), I Had period for like a whole month &amp; swear that was a miscarriage too.""",1.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I actually really enjoyed taking Microgestin! I was on Loestrin for about 7 years when my insurance stopped covering it so I had to switch, I went thru gildess, Yasmin, Yaz etc. hated them all until I got on Microgestin. I never really had any side effects, no cramping, no break through bleeding. I did have some very mild weight gain &amp; anxiety throughout the time I was taking the pill but I don&#039;t attribute it Microgestin. The one thing I will say is that once I started this pill, I stopped having periods which can be a bit unsettling for some women who like that reassurance, so just thought I&#039;d put that out there. For me - as someone who had very heavy and painful periods in the past - not having periods was a godsend.""",9.0,4
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""Works great but you&#039;ll never sleep the same again. I can sleep for about 3 hours per night and then I&#039;m up every 30-45 minutes after that. Always the same thing every night around the same time, 3am wake up eyes wide open and often cannot fall back sleep. Hardly ever enter REM sleep due to the frequent awakenings. I&#039;m exhausted all day, every day, but hey I&#039;m happy right? WRONG! I need sleep to function. Stopped taking it. Other side effects: dry mouth, decreased appetite, tremors, dilated pupils the size of Texas, CONSTANT HEADACHE, decreased sensation with orgasm. There has to be another way to deal with anxiety and panic attacks, right?!?!""",5.0,12
Sertraline,Post Traumatic Stress Disorde,"""I suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, panic attack, aggression, paranoia. I started with Sertraline a few month ago 100mg. Before that I used Citalopram for a year 30mg which caused head pressure so I wanted to stop with it. 100mg Sertraline made me and zombie like, low concentration so after two months I lowered it to 50mg day. My aggression came back but I had more concentration and willing to get out of the house. 
At one stage I felt like this medicines is not helping so I decided to quit and I began to take 1/3 of the 100mg tablet a day (approx 35mg). I&#039;ve read that one is never to go cold turkey with SSRI&#039;s (side effects). 
My paranoia came back with vengeance! So I went back to 50mg and paranoia went away. I think I will try 100mg again.""",7.0,43
Hyaluronan,Osteoarthritis,"""My knees were so bad I could barely walk around the office without limping.  I had cortisone shots in both knees, which helped, but the Orthovisc treatment has been remarkable.  A very noticeable improvement: I am much more able to walk, stay on my feet for hours, work in the yard, etc.  As many others have commented, the first injections (one in each knee) were painful and left me limping.  The three remaining injections, however, were painless. I don&#039;t know how long the impact will last, but so far, so good.  The only downside is the cost.  I have a high-deductible plan, and I ended up paying over $1,000 for the treatment.  I hope I do not have to do this more than once a year at the most.""",9.0,41
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Works great for chronic pain.""",10.0,13
Flexeril,Muscle Spasm,"""This drug has been very helpful for my pulled muscles, since I am allergic to aspirin, motrin, naproxen and all other drugs like that. At least there is something I can take, thank you!""",10.0,49
Azelastine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Azelastine nasal spray has finally ended the stuffy nose and coughing that I&#039;ve been dealing with forever. Taste isn&#039;t an issue if used correctly. It&#039;s much easier to wake up in the mornings without the never ending drowsiness that comes with some of the other antihistamines.""",10.0,5
Desonide,Eczema,"""I&#039;ve been using this small tube of a cream in which the active ingredient is Desonide 0.1 percent. It&#039;s called LOCAPRED 0.1 percent. I have a small amount of Eczema on my eyelids (and a bit between my nose and eyes.) If it gets flaky I put the cream for a week on the area (just a small amount). In 3 days of applying the symptoms don&#039;t show. 

I&#039;ve tried many different creams such as sudocrem and 3 more, but this one was in the middle of not too weak, but for me I was able to use it frequently without irritation.""",10.0,2
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I have been on trazodone between 25 and 75 mg for the past 17 years. I have other chronic mental health diagnoses and the trazodone works well without sedating me. I have occasional sleepiness or grogginess the next day, but not really very often. I have dreams that are more lucid and colorful when I take trazodone, I also have sleep Atnia and don&#039;t go into REM sleep unless I&#039;m wearing my CPAP, presiden seems to help me get into their REM sleep so that I can dream. It depends on what else is going on with me with the chronic conditions, sometimes my trazodone is less effective when my other conditions are unstable. But I believe that is because of the other conditions. It has improved the quality of my life significantly.""",9.0,25
Doxylamine,Insomnia,"""I go right to sleep upon getting in bed about 11:00 PM but without any sleep aid I usually awake around 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM.  For the past five years I usually take a half of a 25mg doxylamine succinate tablet before going to bed and that keeps me asleep until shortly before the 6:00 AM alarm goes off.  No side effects.  Solid sleep.  Worth its weight in gold!""",10.0,45
Lipitor,High Cholesterol,"""Very healthy 50 year old white male. Developed severe rash on right inside thigh. Doctor immediately suggested to stop taking Lipitor, which I did. FUNNY, Crestor produced same rash in same place. Doctor was amazed.""",1.0,70
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have been using Implanon (Nexplanon&#039;s original brand name) since 2003 when I turned 37 (am now 50), renewing it every three years until it became Nexplanon. I can report a 100% positive experience all these years, and I intend to continue until I finally menopause. My weight has never fluctuated; periods very seldom - maybe four times a year and very light; maintained my clear skin.""",10.0,18
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""I&#039;m a 45 year old extremely fit women who eats extremely healthy BUT has suffered with IBS-C for 25  years. I used to take Bentyl when I would have IBS attacks, but I kept needing more and more which would continue to constipate me.  Welcome Linzess!  After getting the dosing and timing right, it&#039;s been a LIFESAVER!  I take the lower dose before bed and have 4-5 loose BM&#039;s in the morning which cleans out my system.  I have not had a single IBS attack in MONTHS since I started Linzess.  Yes, it&#039;s a pain in the bottom, but I&#039;d rather have 4-5 loose stools in the morning than live with constant constipation.  The days I don&#039;t take it at night, I don&#039;t go to the bathroom in the morning. Relief...finally!""",7.0,61
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""It seems to calm me but I am also an avid yoga participant so not always sure which is helping more.""",7.0,8
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had Mirena since December. Initially there was some discomfort for the first week or so but since then I haven&#039;t noticed it once. My boyfriend has felt the string a couple times but nothing major. 95% of the time we have sex he doesn&#039;t notice it and neither do I. What I like best about it, besides not having to take the pill everyday, is that I only have my period every other month if that. I definitely would recommend it if you hate taking the pill and aren&#039;t thinking about having kids anytime soon. Luckily my Mirena was free through the local health center. Definitely worth it!""",10.0,17
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Kidney Infections,"""Was told to take for 14 days for a kidney infection, took for 7 and infection cleared. Doc said to keep taking then but they made my heart beat fast around day 11 so I&#039;ve stopped""",7.0,9
Tussionex Pennkinetic,Cough,"""I have been to several internists, three pulmonary docs and still have a chronic cough.  Other than perhaps an asthmatic condition so far no specific diagnosis.  Nobody could stop the cough.  I tried virtually everything until I came to my latest internist who said he could stop the cough and he did.  He prescribed Tussionex Pennkinetic.  Unlike most of the other comments I don&#039;t feel loopy, I feel normal as can be except I can&#039;t sleep.  So with a bit of an Ambian I sleep, I don&#039;t cough much any more and feel great.  I take two teaspoons daily each and every day or I am in trouble.  I have done this now for about three years and the end results have kept me off Prednisone and able to live a normal healthy active life. Hurray for this medicine!""",10.0,27
Zolpidem,Insomnia,"""I have been taking ambien/zolpidem for several years now and have always had great sleep. But, since my pharmacy has taken to using the Mylan generic all that has changed.  It has caused night time binging, relentless picking at sores in sleep, hours awake in the middle of the night.  I&#039;d been taking 10mg but with this generic I find I often need to take another 5mg to sleep.  My sleep has been disruptive almost every night.  I used to think ambien/zolpidem was the greatest help.   Now I&#039;ve asked my doctor for a different sleep aid.""",1.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Pros: ease of use, decreased acne, reduced headaches which was wonderful.
Cons: 15 lbs weight gain in 6 months, unprecedented! Reduced sex drive and slight depression. Discharge and yeast infection for first 2 months, terrible breakthrough bleeding.""",3.0,39
Ionamin,Weight Loss,"""I took this tablets back in the late 80&#039;s/early 90&#039;s. They were very addictive and I was put on a higher dose.  The establishment I acquired them from was a &#039;diet&#039; clinic in North East Surrey.  I would politely call them quacks.

They had NO regard for my actual weight - I was in fact 8st 4lbs .  Frankly, had I have been 6st I&#039;m sure I would still have gotten them.

Did they work? Yes, without question. I went 2 solid days without eating a single thing. My only intake was cups of tea.  The downside was chronic insomnia which last long after the tablets ceased.  

I believe these tablets were at the root of the onset of my life long problem with IBS.

AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE.  Plan meals, eat sensibly and exercise - you will lose weight.""",3.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication a week so far. It&#039;s my second birth control ever. Hadn&#039;t been on birth control for about 5 years until my OBGYN gave me some sample packs of this. Honestly, after reading other reviews I was fairly scared to even try it. I will say, the first 2 and a half days were rough, particularly the second night. Lots of nausea and vomiting on the second night. Had a very slight headache for about 4 pills in. Took my 7th pill today. I feel pretty great! The side effects (for me) went away after about 3 pills. Maybe a little VERY slight and tolerable nausea here and there, mostly after waking up due to empty stomach. Make sure you take this medication when you have food in your stomach, for sure. Otherwise, two thumbs up!""",8.0,6
Cefdinir,Otitis Media,"""Cured the ear infection but caused horrible diarrhea that continued for a while after stopping it, for 14 month old daughter. Very harsh on the digestive system. """,5.0,16
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Okay I&#039;m doing this for all of the girls out there who have mixed emotions and who are stressing out. And before you say anything, I know we are naive, young, and dumb.  We had protected sex on Saturday November 28 around 10 pm. Everything had been okay, until the  point I had got up and noticed the condom was in me but only a little bit, we had no thought of it until Monday, I over think a lot of things so I was worried that the condom had broke or even about pre cum. I bought plan b and took it on Tuesday( approx 62 hours later) and experienced horrible side effects. It must have been worth it though because I had gotten my period on December 10, my usual date. Don&#039;t stress! That&#039;s what I did.""",7.0,16
Cyclobenzaprine,Muscle Spasm,"""This stuff is brutal.  Helps me sleep with all of my neck and shoulder stiffness and pain, but I&#039;m exhausted, lethargic, dizzy, off balance, panicked, and confused for 2 days after.  I can&#039;t take this anymore.  I feel like I&#039;m in purgatory when I take this stuff.""",2.0,25
Nature-Throid,Underactive Thyroid,"""Nature Throid was a disaster for me.  I was trying to switch from Armour Thyroid (since it was getting pricey), and had been taking NT for only about a week.  They dosage differences were a little tricky, but from the major crash I experienced, you&#039;d think I was taking a placebo.  It was as if my body rejected it outright.  Much as I hate having to take a more expensive medicine, my doctor advised that I go back to Armour, at least for now.""",1.0,37
Leuprolide,Endometriosis,"""Don&#039;t do it! I got the 3 month shot 1 month ago and have had these symptoms so far: constant and severe pelvic pain, sharp lower back pain, pain when bladder is full and when emptying, lots of migraines &amp; headaches, nausea, vomiting, high anxiety, extreme fatigue, very low mood swings, loss of appetite and insomnia. The worst symptom of all is the severe depression, I have had several thoughts of suicide. I would rather deal with just the pain than all of these together.
I was told by my doctor the only symptom I would get is hot flashes and she had only heard of success stories with this drug, that was a total lie. If you react badly with other birth controls do not do Lupron, it&#039;s a living nightmare!""",1.0,35
Bromfenac,Postoperative Ocular Inflammation,"""They worked pretty good BUT there is NO GENERIC for this Drug and the Doc says you have to have it ,,, So you have to pay 293.?? For a tiny bottle.  How can that be?""",5.0,12
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been taking Cipralex on and off for the last 7 years but have been on it steady for the last 2yrs. This time I&#039;ve only been taking 5mg. because of the side effects I got before, but due to certain circumstances in my life I need to increase it because my depression has worsened and my anxiety is very high. The reason I went on it again was because of anxiety attacks and my depression was not good. I really hate to have to increase it again because of the side effects but I have taken many other anti-depressants and their side effects were worse. I&#039;m very sensitive to medication in general even Tylenol makes me fall asleep lol. But I&#039;m also thing that maybe taking Clonazepam on a regular basis may help with my extreme anxiety.""",7.0,7
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""Took one at 9am,  had little effect and just made me gassy. Took another at 1pm, had a BM approx. two hours later, still experiencing some discomfort though so I don&#039;t think it&#039;s done a very thorough job.""",8.0,2
Tramadol,Pain,"""Tramadol is a wonder drug.  I&#039;ve been taking it for 3 years.  It takes care of my minor arthritic pain.  More importantly, it just makes me feel good everyday.  I take one 50mg pill in the morning, and one mid-afternoon: far less than the 300mg allowed per day.  I&#039;ve tried the 300mg ER tramadol, but had to stop after 2 days. Kept me working busily till 3am each night, but I was dizzy and nauseated on the 2nd day and the day after, so I stopped.  Tramadol has done something else.  I used to drink too much on a daily basis because of stress.  Once I started taking Tramadol, I liked that feeling better and without the hangover.  In 2 months, I quit drinking altogether. """,9.0,45
Linaclotide,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I did not have a pleasant experience on Linzess. Every time I took one dose of this medication, 20 minutes later I was flushed, light headed and extremely nauseous followed by an aggressive and painful bowel movement. Would not recommend.""",2.0,17
Acetaminophen / codeine,Pain,"""I have suffered from chronic joint pain my entire life. After trying almost every non narcoticoption there is, I finally was prescribed Tylenol #3. I had been given Vicodin in the past by an NP (despite not really wanting it), and had not found it to be effective. The codeine though has made a huge difference. I haven&#039;t had any of the negative effects with it (stomach pain, dizziness, etc) but have gotten a huge amount of pain relief. It isn&#039;t extremely strong, it won&#039;t take me from a 10 to a 0, but it will get me to a bearable 1 or 2.""",9.0,54
Tranexamic acid,Menorrhagia,"""Has definitely decreased my flow by about 50%, I have not had any accidents while taking this medication. Before I had at least one or two accidents per cycle. The headaches can be annoying but I&#039;d take them over the heavy flow any day!""",8.0,41
Citalopram,Depression,"""I got prescribed this medication for mild anxiety &amp; minor depression. I usually get overwhelmed by things that should feel not so worrisome, &amp; replay things that irritate or upset me over &amp; over in my head. I&#039;ve been on a light dose of Celexa for about a week now. I take it at night &amp; don&#039;t have trouble sleeping. I will say right when it hits 645 - 7am I wake up &amp; am immediately wide awake though. I have definitely noticed a positive change. Not a huge one, but just enough to make me feel more &quot;normal&quot;. I can be a bit of a drag sometimes, &amp; just not my peppy self that I know is hiding in me. This has made me feel much more of a positive peppy &quot;good parts of myself&quot; come out more &amp; I can manage my stress better &amp; lighter than I was before.""",7.0,44
Oxybutynin,Hyperhidrosis,"""I&#039;ve had hyperhidrosis since early teens. All my body is affected but feet are the worst. In the past I had to change shoes every 2-3 months because they started smell from my feet. I was ashamed when shaking hands because mine were constantly wet. I have tried many things but nothing worked. Oxybutynin changed my life. I only take one tablet at night as higher dose makes me drowsy and my mouth gets too dry. This is enough to stop my body sweating,   however not enough for my feet; but this is a compromise. Feel like I was given a new life. Shame GPS don&#039;t prescribe it as proper hyperhydrosis treatment.""",10.0,23
Budesonide,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""I have had no problems with it and when I go off it I get a Crohn&#039;s relapse.  It&#039;s worth the expense to have my health.""",10.0,30
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Have been on Seroquel XR 25mg (once before bed) for about 6 months now and my life has completely changed for the better. Yeah, the weight gain is a pain but its a small price to pay for normality. Social anxiety / severe insomnia has not been an issue for months!! Am finally myself again. Have tried other antipsychotics but nothing works as well as this one. Only downside is an insatiable appetite - but you can minimize weight gain by substituting with fruits etc, which is what Im currently doing.""",8.0,14
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 32 and just had Mirena placed 3 days ago.  I didn&#039;t take any painkillers prior to the insertion and have not had any children.  While it was slightly uncomfortable and I did feel some cramping during the insertion I have not had any discomfort since.  I&#039;ve had very light bleeding and expect it to continue for a while.  For now I&#039;m giving it a 5, hopefully my rating will increase as the days and months go by.  I am on multiple medicines that can cause very serious birth defects so getting pregnant is not an option for me.  Some of these medicines cause stomach upset and the pill has always made me slightly queasy so something that works just as well as the pill and hasn&#039;t given me any side effects yet is a blessing.  """,5.0,8
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had an almost entirely positive experience. It regulated my periods and made them short and light, cleared up my acne, and has effectively prevented pregnancy. Only 2 drawbacks have been frequent headaches and daily discharge (inconvenient, but not a huge deal). The monthly schedule is super convenient and I&#039;ve never had an issue with it falling out or my boyfriend feeling it. 

I&#039;m trying out a new birth control to try and get the headaches under control, but if I don&#039;t respond well to it, I&#039;m happy to go back to Nuvaring and Advil. I&#039;d recommend it to anyone.""",9.0,8
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I&#039;ve had panic and general anxiety for years. It&#039;s been exacerbated by hormonal changes and menopause, and I&#039;ve had major trouble getting a full night&#039;s sleep. I have used Xanax occasionally and love the way it eliminates my anxiety, but I don&#039;t want to get addicted. My doc had me try a low dose Buspar and it didn&#039;t work for me at all. Gave me a horrendous headache, very very painful. I tried it for about three days and had the same experience every time. I had to stop taking it since this side effect was debilitating. I was hoping it would work for me, and so glad it works for others. Just putting my experience out there in case others have this problem. I&#039;m trying Celexa now instead and have learned to limit Xanax usage.""",1.0,33
Lubiprostone,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""I was diagnosed with IBS when I was 26.  I am now 37.  It has only been the last year and a half that my IBS decided to SERIOUSLY kick in.  I was going up to 7 days with no bowel movement and when it did come the only thing I can compare it to was labor pains.  My insurance finally decided they would pay for the Amitiza.  I have been on it just over a month now and the results have been WONDERFUL...I am more regular, the longest I go is 3 days but usually daily, and there is NO PAIN associated with it.  Thanks Amatiza you have been a GOD SEND TO ME.""",10.0,63
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""This works ! so let me just tell you my story. Me and my boyfriend had sex October 9 which was the day after my ovulation I took the pill 8 hours later October 10. Then when I was taking the pill it fall in the water bottle so I had to drink the whole water bottle.  For the whole October I didn&#039;t have a period. It was so stressful but I didn&#039;t want take a pregnancy test. And BAM today my period comes on. So don&#039;t worry it took almost a whole month for my period to come and don&#039;t listen to people who say if you are ovulating it does not work because it does.""",8.0,14
Afrezza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Where do I begin? The product is extremely expensive and dosing is erratic. One meal I need 4 units and the next I might need 8 (did I mention this stuff isn&#039;t cheap?). Causes a nagging cough (you are inhaling a powder into your lungs). Long term side effects on the lungs are unknown at this point (lung cancer noted in a couple of patients using Afrezza). Not worth the hassle nor the money""",1.0,8
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""Won&#039;t work if you have insulin resistance. It has been a great appetite suppressant but no weight loss at all.""",1.0,10
Tinidazole,Trichomoniasis,"""I was diagnosed with Trichomoniasis in early September after having awful symptoms. I had a foul discharge, pain when urinating, pain during intercourse, slight bleeding during intercourse and didn&#039;t know what was wrong. Since this was my first time having this I was very scared. My doctor told me it is easily treated and it&#039;s a common STD so while I was still upset it did put my mind at ease a little. I took 4 pills of 500mg in one dose and abstained for a little over a week and it got rid of all the symptoms. I must admit it worked well and I had no side effects.""",8.0,50
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I am a male and started taking Adipex exactly one month ago.  I am 5&quot;5&#039; and weighed 186 pounds on the day I started.  After 30 days, I have lost 18.5 pounds.  I have balanced the use of this prescription by doing my best to eat a low fat....and low sodium diet.  Not dramatic, but just as good as I can.  Other than walking, I have done minimal exercise - but only because its a struggle fitting in gym time with work and family.
The weight loss was very quick the first week, then leveled off at about 1/2 pound - 1 pound a day.
My doctor stressed the importance of eating at the appropriate and perfect times after taking the medicine.  She equated it to lighting charcoal on a grill and placing the meat on at the perfect time..&gt;not too early/late""",10.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on Microgestin for 3 years now and ever since I got on the pill I have noticed something very strange that was super uncomfortable and uncontrollable, excessive sweating. For the past 3 years, I have tried every type of deodorant, anti-perspirant, and even getting laser in my armpits! Just last night I connected to dots and it all led back to this pill. I have a hormone imbalance and I still have to find another alternative for birth control. With reading the different reviews keep in mind that every woman&#039;s body is completely different and all have totally different hormones and ways that your body can react to it. Something to take from my experience: look into better birth controls before deciding on this pill in particular.""",3.0,4
BuSpar,Anxiety,"""was on 20 mg Cipralex  then doctor added q
150 Buspar within 2 weeks my anxiety and depression got a lot worse, trouble sleeping and uncontrolled shaking Not for me""",1.0,29
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Nuvaring is so convenient, and the hormone level is pretty low, so I really wanted it to work. But, after two months of no libido, and no lubrication, I am done with it. Have also been feeling tired and a bit emotionally unstable, but nothing crazy. """,5.0,1
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I am 30 yo, 5&#039;6, and starting weight 208. I have tried dieting and exercising with no real results. I work at a doctor&#039;s office where we have reps come in for different drugs so I was able to ask a lot of questions before deciding to try this med. I took my first tablet yesterday with food and experienced a little nausea for a couple hours but after it subsided I had tons of energy. I had a little trouble getting to sleep but once I did fall asleep I had lots of odd dreams. Today I took the tablet with no food and did not experience any nausea and my energy level calmed down slightly but I still felt good. My only real complaint today is stomach pain/gas pains and a little diarrhea.""",6.0,25
Hydrochlorothiazide / losartan,High Blood Pressure,"""I was taking Atenolol/Chlorthalidone (50mg/12mg) for 12 years and most of that time it kept my BP down to acceptable levels (150/90).  
Then a doctor said there was a much better medication: Hyzaar.  So I started taking it instead. Immediately my BP was in the 190/130 range, and now after two weeks of trying it out, it&#039;s still in that range. I don&#039;t know whether to stop and go back to the Atenolol,  or what.  Doctor says keep taking for full 30 days, to determine effectiveness.   
""",5.0,18
Norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I would not recommend this pill for anyone, not any progesterone only pill. Bloating that makes me look 3 months pregnant, constipation, 50 pounds of weight gain in under 2 years that won&#039;t exercise off, skin feeling too tight all the time, headaches, fatigue, appetite is weird, constipation and diahhrea, mood swings, hot and cold flashes, and a never ending period. Medical staff all say it&#039;s normal and can&#039;t be the pill...so it&#039;s all in my head. I stopped this pill 2 nights ago and lost a third of my stomach as the bloating is decreasing.

Stay away from these pills!""",1.0,15
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Was recently diagnosed ADHD 32/F.  prior to this I was always told I was depressed and had gen anxiety disorder. Was put on numerous drugs (all failed) Zoloft being the latest for anxiety and it helped (150mg). Recently was put on 30mg of vyvanse (had to stop until I was pulled off Zoloft, they didn&#039;t mix well). Today&#039;s my first day on vyvanse (last night was my last dose of Zoloft) so I feel anxious and shaky. I know this will subside. For years I&#039;ve always felt so exhausted because I wake up a lot at night. Today I cleaned my car, kitchen and showered all before 9am. I&#039;m likening vyvanse so far lol. I will post at months end to give another review since I&#039;m still in the grey from switching meds.""",6.0,14
Sumatriptan,Migraine,"""Imitrex worked for me only when I could take the medicine at the onset of a migraine. If I had a full blown migraine, it didn&#039;t help.""",6.0,12
Alesse,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on and off the generic version of Alesse for around 2 years now. I love this pill because I don&#039;t get many side effects and it has worked perfectly for the duration of my usage. But the downside is that it made my skin break out. I&#039;ve always had acne prone skin, but on this pill, I get large under the skin bumps and clogged pores all over my chin - which is an area I NEVER experienced problems with (and how I pinpointed it to the pill). My forehead gets clogged pores as well which is unflattering. I&#039;ve try to ride it out and hoped that it would go away but it never does, even with a great skincare regime. Although I don&#039;t experience other side effects, the acne never goes away and seems to be getting worse - not worth it.""",7.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Mirena, it gave me depression and very moody and short tempered.  I am getting it removed. Its just been 1 month and my husband said I don&#039;t act normal.""",1.0,13
Clonazepam,Insomnia,"""My doctor prescribed clonazepam (.5mg) for sleep a few years ago when I was sleeping only an hour or two because I couldn&#039;t &quot;turn off&quot; work at the end of the day.  It&#039;s worked very well for me; I generally take on 0.25mg daily at bedtime. If work gets too nuts, I may take another 0.25mg during the day -- it &quot;takes the edge off&quot; and makes sleeping even better.  When things are calmer at work, I can generally go down to .125mg at night and still get decent sleep.  I recently read that clonazepam can cause coordination problems and confused thinking -- both of which I sometimes notice, so I&#039;m considering other options. """,10.0,45
Hyaluronan,Osteoarthritis,"""Just had my second injection yesterday. After the first injection I was somewhat sore and knee was swollen, however, since yesterday soreness has retreated and swelling has subsided. Feels good. It takes, as I understand it, 4-6 weeks to take full effect. So, we will see, but so far so good.""",9.0,17
Prograf,"Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis","""I take it because I need it.  If I did not have a transplant I would not want to take it because I have gained weight and have edema.""",3.0,18
Brimonidine / timolol,Glaucoma,"""My left eye pressure was 24 using timolol maleate drops. After 2 weeks my left eye pressure is now 11. The eye doctor told me to keep using my supply of timolol in the right eye as it&#039;s working on that eye. This is a great product.""",10.0,40
Melatonin,Insomnia,"""Took it at 10:30pm it is noon the day after and I am so drugged up drowsy. Don&#039;t understand why it is still in my body.""",10.0,23
Glatiramer,Multiple Sclerosis,"""After approx. 1 year of using Copaxone daily injections, my Neurologist is convinced that my Multiple Sclerosis progression has slowed down; if not, stopped progressing all together.  My last MRI showed &quot;NO NEW LESIONS&quot;, but up until then, my MRI&#039;s showed steady progression with &quot;NEW LESIONS&quot; every time.  Copaxone has absolutely changed my life and I&#039;m now living instead of just existing, but I&#039;m worried about my recent weight gain (in the last year).  """,8.0,58
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I got my ParaGard 4 months ago because I can&#039;t have hormonal birth control due to clotting issues, but I also really don&#039;t want kids (short of getting my tubes tied) so I went IUD.
First off I love it but, insertion was a nightmare for me. I had the &quot;1%&quot; reaction where I had contractions for hours after, vomiting, and fainting. It was horrible but I stress this is a rare thing.
 That said, I love it. My period hasn&#039;t been much heavier than it used to be off pill, however cramps are pretty intense. They&#039;re bad for about two days then everything is about the same as being on a hormonal pill. All things considered, side effects and all it&#039;s worth not worrying for 12 years. Everyone should keep in mind all experiences will vary of course!""",9.0,10
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Thought I was going okay. Feeling the best I had in awhile. But, what it has done now is destroy my self confidence. I have no word retrieval, memory black spots. I value my intelligence, it sometimes feels like all I have left.""",5.0,34
Vicodin,Pain,"""I am 22 years old and have had 2 micro-disc surgeries on the L5. The first on 1/19/04, the second on 7/19/04. I&#039;m 5&#039;10&quot; 125lbs. For a couple years I relied heavily on Ibuprofen due to lack of insurance, and was taking 8-16 a day depending on weather conditions and working conditions. I now have insurance and have been taking vicodin 500mg up to 3 times a day for almost a year now and live a more painfree life.""",9.0,69
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Was on cipro for a week but no relief so my doctor switched me to this drug. Felt relief within 72 hours. I had extreme nausea and a headache the first day I took this drug but then I started to take it with meals and I haven&#039;t had those side effects.""",8.0,14
Concerta,ADHD,"""I don&#039;t feel right,  I can&#039;t focus, I don&#039;t want to workout which I love to do, I don&#039;t want to drum which i love doing too. I felt great on biphentin despite the anger I tried concerta for a day and hated it""",1.0,16
Morphine,Pain,"""I have chronic lower back and leg pain. It&#039;s been over 20 years now. After several surgeries I have decided against letting another surgeon touch me. 

MSCONTIN is a Godsend! I sleep all night and don&#039;t wake up feeling horrible and barely able to move. The days are better too. I don&#039;t have those 8-10 level pain days anymore. I still have pain, but it&#039;s much more controlled.""",9.0,102
Tri-Lo-Sprintec,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Please avoid Tri Lo Sprintec. I&#039;ve been on it for one month, and it has cased me to bleed every single day. I also had my period fifteen days after my last cycle (not normal). It&#039;s also caused dizziness, nausea at all hours of the day (to the point where it wakes me up in the middle of the night), and fatigue. Please research any birth control before you agree to taking it. Listen to your body when you notice changes after beginning this prescription.""",1.0,2
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""I&#039;m on week two at just 5mg a day. So far no major side effects, only some nausea that comes about an hour or two after taking the pill. I&#039;m hoping this is the one for me.""",9.0,67
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I first got on depo almost 9 yrs ago. I was on it for 2yrs. Almost immediately after the first shot up until the month after I stopped I had no period. But I also had gained 45lbs after 2yrs! After stopping, my periods immediately returned to normal. I had been off of depo for 5yrs and had regular, unprotected sex with my boyfriend of 4yrs now and did not finally conceive until after 2 1/2yrs of actively trying. Finally conceived, thankfully! Decided to get depo once again and this time, I have bled/spotted off and on since I have birth randomly sometimes 2weeks at a time and it&#039;s been 8months postpartum. Decided to stop injections and try different route. Also since it took so long to get preg. before doc advised to stop sooner next time""",7.0,0
Implanon,Birth Control,"""i had the bar placed in on may of 2014, since then ive had extremely bad depression which i had to go on medication for. and when i got on the birth  control i weighed 90 pounds on the dot now i weigh 137 pounds and that weight is the hardest to lose. but with that said i go the bar placd in for free from my school health center, i haven&#039;t had my period at all, and this form of birth control works really good. my side effects wont be the same as everyone else. but i highly recommend the bar. i rather have the extra weight for the three years rather than a child to take care of for 18 .""",8.0,6
Concerta,ADHD,"""This has been life changing in a positive way, I never thought I had an issue and finally at 29 I mentioned it to my doctor who first prescribed Adderall I believe, I didn&#039;t like it. I mentioned it figuring I might as well give up, and then he suggested I try Concerta. Since that point my focus has gone up and I realize I did have an issue all these years! I don&#039;t take it Sundays to give my mind a break, only take it if you need it and don&#039;t abuse it.""",10.0,53
Adderall XR,ADHD,"""This drug provides great concentration for a couple hours. However, after a couple hours I predictably experience extreme anxiety, depression, and irritability. It can easily cause you to get into an argument with someone you love because you are so easily irritated and frustrated by anything. The anxiety is the worst. Being a previous smoker, Adderall increases my craving to smoke by ten fold (a habit I have quit and hardly have cravings for anymore). I also find that the drug clouds my ability to think when doing brain intensive work such as programming, math, or even typing. I think that might be related to the dosage though. I don&#039;t recommend this medication to anyone (other than those with severe ADHD).""",3.0,6
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""Continuation from Alee:  I went to the ER and my potassium was low; now I&#039;m on potassium pills for 3 days. Today 6/16/17 I had my first panic attack in over a few weeks, my heart was pounding really hard and fast; my left side was numb, I couldn&#039;t breathe; so I showered and it calmed me down a bit. I&#039;m hesitant to start back on the zoloft...any suggestions?""",4.0,3
Farxiga,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I started this medication beginning of 2016, just after new year 2017 I got thrush and still have it today. Didn&#039;t realise this could cause thrush until today. Last 11/12 weeks have been terrible, felt like I was going mad with the itching, burning and frequent pain. Couldn&#039;t stand, sit or lie down without wanting to rip my skin off. As soon as another tablet is prescribed, I will come off it. Shame, it had brought my sugars down, but did not lose weight.""",5.0,7
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the nexplanon implant about a month ago. So far I am satisfied. Had nausea the first couple weeks and I get occasional very light spotting. Have not noticed a change in appetite, if anything it has decreased.""",8.0,4
Copper,Birth Control,"""I had the paragard put in six weeks after my son was son. Biggest mistake of my life. The cramps were unbearable. I bleed for 6 months straight. One week a month I would bleed extremely heavy. For the rest of the month it would be light bleeding. I could never leave the bathroom with out a normal size pad during the light days. I finally had it removed a year after it was put in because of insurance reasons. Well they had to remove it surgically because it was implanted in my uterine wall. It has been five years since I had it removed.I&#039;ve had 5  surgeries since to remove one cancer cells and masses. Please fully research things before you put them in your body.""",1.0,14
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I was on cyclessa no problems, until my Dr. Switched me saying that they no longer carry it. April is awful I&#039;m breaking out like a middle school boy and I&#039;m itchy all the time. Just want to know how many people had the same symptoms because my doctor is telling me in order to switch b.c. I have to completely buy a new prescription because breaking out and being itchy &quot;are not side effects&quot;.""",1.0,1
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I have been clean since May, and it is a beautiful thing. To think that I was a college student, learning all these things, and the only thing I knew was dope. I mustered up some courage and after talking to the campus councellor, I called a specialist. After a long night of no sleep and cold sweats among other nightmarish withdrawl symptoms, I dragged myself to the doctor&#039;s with my loving girlfriend beside me. My life spun 180 degrees that day and I never looked back.""",10.0,30
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""Like a few other people here, I have only been on this pill for a 2 months. I started using it because of my irregular cycle. I was a bit scared to start it because of some revies I was reading, about it making people crazy, emotional and anxious but decided that everyone responds differently to different pills and I gave it a shot. I take it at night because I wanted to try to avoid nausea. I still feel a bit nauseous when I wake up for the few days after I restart the placebo. Like it did for others, my breasts got bigger - and constantly feel sore. Also, I do have spotting though I&#039;m not sure if its because I&#039;m not always exactly on time when taking the pill (an hour or 2 off). Overall I like it but annoyed with the spotting. """,8.0,0
Belsomra,Insomnia,"""This was the worst insomnia drug I have ever tried. It seemed to wake me every one to two hours in a semi-awake, paralytic state while still living the nightmare. I also have bad anxiety which it seems to make worse. I recently called my doctor and unloaded on them. Thank God I only took samples and will not be paying for the prescription.""",1.0,39
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I was on this product for 3  years, I gave it a 7 not because it wasn&#039;t effective (because it was very effective, no pregnancies), but because the first year on it was awful, I was depressed and emotional ALL the time. One week out of the month maybe I felt okay, MAYBE. After a year I would have gave it a 9 (minor acne was the only issue). I loved that pill after the first year was over, I changed once because my clinic ran out of stock, NEVER AGAIN. I went emotionally crazy after I switched to a different brand, needless to say I switched back after that pack was used up. About 2 or so years later I switched to the generic brand TriNessa Lo and love it just as much.""",7.0,2
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve abused alcohol for 12 years now. I just started taking lamictal the other day and instantly made feel so much better! I have not had any alcohol cravings either and I&#039;m looking forward to the future. I&#039;m so grateful.""",10.0,85
Tramadol,ibromyalgia,"""I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia during my junior year of high school when I was 16 years old. I am now 20. Since then I have been on every medication imaginable, seriously no joke. The one medicine that never failed me and always helped with managing my pain was tramadol. I live by it, especially during the winter months. I have been on Lyrica and it worked but on doses above 100mg you gain an extreme amount of weight very quickly, I went from 160 to 210lbs due to it. However, I recommend gabapentin if you need another pain medicine that is a nerve relaxant and that helped a bit with the pain. """,10.0,63
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""March 2014 I started breaking out so bad I cried. I didn&#039;t know why I was breaking out because I was clear for fives years on ortho tri cyclen. All of sudden I had huge painful acne all of my chin and above my lip. I tried everything and nothing worked. Decemeber 2014 I finally tried yaz. At first my acne got worse and I started losing hope. But I imediallty noticed that I had fewer cystic pimples. Now it is May and I finally have clear skin. I still have a few red marks from scars and I get tiny little pimples but no where near what I had before. This stuff is amazing and I finally feel confident again. It started to really work for me on month 4 so give it time and don&#039;t give up.""",10.0,15
Armodafinil,Shift Work Sleep Disorde,"""I work night shift and have little kids which don&#039;t understand I&#039;m tired or care so Nuvigil is a life saver. I use to be extremely tired in the morning and want to just lay on the couch because I was tired but no more of that since nuvigil. I have lost 15 lbs in 6 months. Not sure if it&#039;s because I&#039;m more active or if it&#039;s Nuvigil. My house is the cleanest it&#039;s ever been. The first couple of days I took the medication I couldn&#039;t sleep all night but that is not a problem anymore so give it a week for body to adjust.""",10.0,19
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""The first time I used this, it worked perfectly. I was severely constipated and took a few of these (I think maybe 3-4) and had a BM within about 7 hours. 
Second time I used them, it was horrible. I was not as severely constipated, so I took 2 of these at 8 am. Nothing happened all day. I did have a bit of crampy-colicky pain and nausea though (this should have been a warning to me). I was desperate in the evening (8 pm) so I took 3 more. Within about 30 minutes, I was having extreme crampy-colicky pain and nausea. I then had extreme explosive diarrhea and vomiting the rest of the night and was tied to the toliet. In addition, I got chills and body aches from dehydration. It was horrible. I am never taking this medicine again.""",3.0,7
Terbinafine,Cutaneous Candidiasis,"""Have had a fungal infection in my mouth for almost a year and have tried many mess, however, this medication has been a nightmare!!!  Will take last of a 10 day treatment @ 250 mgs. Have had severe nausea, severe heartburn ( living on tums for that), no taste, and a massive migraine for the whole 10 days. My question is &quot; how long does this stay in your system because I can&#039;t take much more of this.&quot;  Informed Doctor of problems and was told of 2 options... Stop the drug or suffer through it. Can&#039;t stop the medication because I can no longer eat due to mouth sores.""",1.0,5
Famciclovir,Cold Sores,"""I rarely get a cold sore (normally once every two or three years), but when I do they are mostly quite large and last for at least a week. So when one popped up in the morning and had already started to blister I went to the chemist straight away. He suggested I try this (1500mg one dose). Wow did it work, cut the time in half and scabbed alot quicker. I continued using cream as well. Only downside was on the day of medication I felt quite drowsy and had a mild nagging headache until the next morning. But so worth it. I will be taking this everytime from now on!""",8.0,18
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I have had the paragard IUD for 5 years and absolutely love the convenience and minimal side effects.""",10.0,3
Nature-Throid,Underactive Thyroid,"""I have been on Levothyroxine for over 20 years, I had normal levels for years on my meds yet felt like crap!  No energy, severe Joint pain almost debilitating at times, weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, trouble sleeping..  I begged my Doctor to change my meds. She switched me to Nature-Throid and only after a week, I feel so much better joint pain is almost totally gone along with feeling way more energy.  I can not wait to see what I feel like a month from now, I feel like I&#039;ve gotten my life back!""",9.0,65
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I used monistat one ovule and OMG...THIS IS THE EGG OF FIRE!!  The burning is unbearable!!  I couldn&#039;t take it...I tried to get what was left of the ovule out and I am currently soaking in the tub trying to get some relief...not really helping!!  I would not recommend anyone using this!  I would rather deal with the symptoms of the yeast infection!!  I am debating calling the fire department to come spray a hose  to put the burning out!!  Not a happy camper!!""",2.0,11
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Worst decision I ever made! I woke up with a sore throat so I took an antibiotic Mistake number 1. I ended up having laryngitis and the antibiotic I took caused my YI. It wasn&#039;t bad at first but I did have a lot of discharge. Whenever I have itching down there I use hydrocortisone cream I&#039;ve had for a couple years since my last YI (I know its bad) but it helps but since this time I had excessive discharge I got monistat 7.. worst thing Ever. I used the cream and the applicatior it went in smoothly 2 hours later I felt worst burning and itching of my life it felt like I was itching from inside my vagina and when I applied more it burned like acid! Laid in bed for about an hour before burning sensation was completely gone""",1.0,3
Motrin IB,Period Pain,"""I have taken midol, Advil, but none compare to Motrin IB. It worked within the first five minutes of me taking it. Great for instant relief, and last quite a while.""",10.0,6
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""This pill changed my life! I suffered from such bad cramps before that I would be throwing up nonstop for hours. I now barely have to take advil when I get my period, my periods only last 4 days too. I do not break out, no mood swings also! I did gain a slight amount of weight but nothing too big. Love it! Going on year 2 now of being on LoLo!""",10.0,9
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Restless legs worse""",1.0,9
Doxylamine,Insomnia,"""I suffered from early waking insomnia for about twenty years. It mattered less when I was younger, I could always keep going. In the last few years it became a problem to the extent that I refused invitations/ avoid travel because I know I&#039;ll be sleepy and the anxiety of having to do something the next day made the insomnia worse. I could fall asleep quite happily at 9pm, but then wake four hours later and often not fall asleep again. I tried sleep restriction, zopiclone, various natural remedies.Nothing worked. I have now been taking doxylamine succinate for 5 weeks and it has been life changing. I take half a 25mg tablet when I wake at 1am. It takes about an hour to kick in, but then I get a further 3-4 hours sleep. Heaven.""",10.0,51
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Have they changed this product I have never had such a horrible reaction before the burning is so intense I think it actually left burn marks feels like tears in my skin ? I have used this product before never had this issue ever so upset right now calling doctor in the AM Monistat is awful seven day""",1.0,7
Humira,Crohn's Disease,"""I&#039;ve had Crohn&#039;s for years and diagnosed with arthritis my doctors said Humira would be the answer. After 6mo&#039;s of taking the 40mg pen, I can&#039;t say I&#039;m feeling any better. The biggest problem is I&#039;m in more pain than ever just in different places, and I have gained 25lbs since starting Humira. My nurse ambassador says pain and weight gain are not one of the side effects so I&#039;m still taking the Humira. I&#039;d like to know if anyone else has had these two problems while taking Humira? More pain and weight gain, please let me know. 

Thank you""",5.0,18
Blisovi Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I have just come to this realization today and I can&#039;t believe I didn&#039;t notice it sooner....
After switching from a discontinued pill to Gildess my pharmacy has rotated generics from Gildess to Junel to Blisovi Fe 1/20, and so forth. Mainly those three. Over the past two years I have also struggled with anxiety. I have just realized that my crippling panic attacks and 95% of my anxiety issues occur when I am taking Blisovi fe 1/20. I CANNOT WAIT TO TALK TO MY DOCTOR AND GET AWAY FROM THESE PILLS.""",2.0,2
Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Birth Control,"""I was on alesse for the last 2.5 years - my cramps calmed down quite a bit but I was still spotting (but without BC I would have 7 day periods and terrible cramps, I also have fibroids). My doctor suggested that I change pills since I should have stopped spotting and put me on tricyclean. I was on this pill for two months and although I did not have spotting, I noticed that it caused major mood swings, depression, weight gain (10 pounds), tenderness in breast, and my skin has changed (occasional pimple and normal skin, I started to have red bumps, pimples and oily). I&#039;ve decided to stop using this pill as it is not for me. 
My doctor has suggested I go on this new pill called &quot;LOLO&quot; by actavis. I can&#039;t find much on it and will prob not use it.""",4.0,2
Thorazine,Hiccups,"""I have been fighting hiccups off and on for weeks. Was prescribed Thorazine, have been somewhat reluctant to take it 3""",5.0,6
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I had Implanon inserted in May of 2009. I was a little scared at first because I was reading all the side effects and reviews. I absolutely LOVE the Implanon Birth Control. I had not weight gain, no mood swings, and no acne.  When I first got it I bleed regularly for about 6 months. It stopped, but since year 2 of me having it, I have had a regular period monthly that only last about 5 days. It is very, very effective...(believe me, it has been proven several times). I would recommend this to anyone that still wants kids, but wants them a little spread out in years.""",10.0,8
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had an implanon put in when I was 17. I am now 26 and every 3 years I have had a new one placed in. Each experience has been different.

First time - had my period everyday for 6 months but it was more the  ending of a period. I assume my body was adjusting.

Second time - my periods come in all over the place. I would get it for 2 days and then not have it for 4months and then come again for 1 day.

My present implanon - this was has been so different. I didn&#039;t get one period for about 2 years and now I have been getting it nearly every 2 weeks for a couple of days. I get so nervous as I don&#039;t know why it&#039;s doing it. 

Downside, about 4 years ago I lost my sex drive and find it really hard to get motivated. Does anyone know tips to help!!""",5.0,5
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""Doctor prescribed 50 mg for insomnia (with anxiety).  She said I could increase the dosage if necessary.  I have tried the prescribed dosage four times.  Three of the four times I had nightmares to the point of screaming aloud.  One time, my husband could not wake me up.  The next mornings I do not feel good; I do not feel rested.  I am not going to use this Rx anymore but asking the doctor for an alternative.""",1.0,11
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I got the Mirena after my Son was born. While I was using the Mirena I had no periods at all for the five years. Now I have my tubes tied, my periods are coming back as bad as they were before I had kids. Sometimes I can&#039;t even move the first day of my period...So my Doc. told me I can go back and get the Mirena put back in! I go next week for this and I can&#039;t wait! I hope it goes as smoothly as it did the first time I had it, never had any problems except maybe weight gain but I don&#039;t know if it was due to the birth control or not.""",10.0,4
Synvisc-One,Osteoarthritis,"""Excess fluid was aspirated from my knee prior to SynViscOne injection.  My doctor informed me that numbing was not recommended.  Aspiration and injection were not very painful at all - just the initial &quot;pinch.&quot;  Swelling was minimal but pain lasted almost a week.  10 days into it, knee is feeling much better.  I would do this again.""",8.0,67
Aripiprazole,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was VERY hesitant on taking this medication, and like most of you reading these reviews, I too was scared of what it might or might not do.
All I can say, in 3 days (2mg dose) there was a huge difference in my attitude, calmness and overall presence in me and my thoughts.  Amazing!!!!  I have so much energy and love doing things again.  It has been one week, and for those of you who are affraid to gain weight; you must know, I am losing weight.  It has actually decreased my apitite, however that might be because I am cautious of it and find other ways to curb cravings.  
One side effect I am having is NOT sleeping, although we are going through a bit of a heat wave and even air conditioning is not helping.  Good Luck!""",9.0,31
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got it and for me it&#039;s been very easy to manage my periods come farther apart now and dot a little after that&#039;s all.""",10.0,3
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I have gained a lot of weight over the past year , I try everything possible to loose the weight. Went to my doctor today and he recommended these tablets for me since I was persistent that he suggest something. I took the first one today and while reading these reviews I feel more confident that this will help me drop some pounds. I am currently 203lbs will give u the update in a month.""",10.0,15
Tecfidera,Multiple Sclerosis,"""It is my 1 st  medication since diagnosed in 3/13. Just had my 14 month check up MRI, No new lesions. It is hard to adjust to for some people, but if you stick it out by month 3 it starts to get better.""",9.0,68
Introvale,Birth Control,"""The first three months were tough. I had breakthrough bleeding that lasted over 2 weeks, cramping and pms moods. Now, I feel much better. My actual period was very light and things are looking up!""",8.0,1
Remicade,Uveitis,"""My daughter is 15 was diagnosed 2 yrs ago with chronic bilateral anterior uveitis..developping secondary glaucoma due to corticosteroids. She has had 2 trabs in right eye and 1 trab in left eye. She was on methotrexate, not working well decided to put her on Remicade. Things were great for almost a year.  The minute her doctor slightly reduced it the inflammation was back in 3 weeks. They had to up her dose and she is still on Remicade every 4 weeks. The medicines are stablizing her but not putting her into remission that&#039;s what we are striving for. """,6.0,10
Celexa,Anxiety and Stress,"""I was on this for a little over a year and all it did was make me gain 30 pounds. I started taking it for anxiety and it helped, but then I became very depressed. It also made me crave carbs..hence the 30 lb weight gain. I&#039;m on Cymbalta now and doing SO much better.""",3.0,48
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I got the implant in June of 2015. The first week or so was great, no spotting no worries. The next week I starting light spotting that varied- which I was told was expected and common. I was also told that after the first two months most of the symptoms would go away and the spotting would stop. It&#039;s now been 2 months and 5 days- I&#039;ve been on my full on period since and I&#039;m worried these symptoms won&#039;t stop. It&#039;s been effective with not getting me pregnant but at this point I&#039;m seriously considering getting it taken out.""",5.0,4
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""Went to urgent care with a tooth ache. Told I had a severe sinus infection. Mind you I&#039;ve had swelling on the left side of my face for 5 years, been thru every test out there, for answers with no success. Ever since the swelling started I&#039;ve suffered ear infections (left side only) and sinus infections to no end. Dentist would tell me my X-rays don&#039;t look normal, but offered no explanation.  Okay so, urgent care prescribed penicillin 500mg, but I explain to the dr that I may have a tolerance to that with all the antibiotics I&#039;ve been on so she prescribes,  Augmentin 875 2x a day for 10days. Over a few days I&#039;m dizzy,  nauseous, pressure headaches like my brain is being squeeszed. The worst medicine EVER!!!""",1.0,28
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I have been on percocet for around 3 years. I have severe degenerative disc disease. It sure is a wonder drug because it really makes a difference in my every day life. I give it a 10!""",10.0,97
Zohydro ER,Pain,"""I have been taking zohydro now for about 3 months and what a difference it has made. My doctor will be increasing the dosage from the 20mg to the 40mg because I still take hydrocodone for breakthrough pain and the zohydro doesn&#039;t quite take the pain away at the current 20mg. I started at a lower dose to see if there were any reactions to the medication and to date I have had none. It doesn&#039;t last the 12 hours as it says but that has been the case with any time released meds that I have tried due to my metabolism. It is hard to find and cvs pharmacy has paperwork that their corporate office has to have completed before they will fill the prescription and that can take a month. Insurance did cover it after a formulary exemption was filed.""",9.0,45
Azithromycin,Chlamydia Infection,"""So my boyfriend told me the other night that he thinks he has Chlamydia. I told him if he did he didn&#039;t get it from me, so he told me to get checked. I got checked and of course I contracted the STI. The doctor prescribed me 2 500mg tablets of azithromycin and I hate it. I took the pills with a meal and with in 1 hour I&#039;m in the bathroom praying for it to stop. Extremely severe diarrhea. I can not wait for my boyfriend to take his pills, I hope he goes through the same hell as me. Overall I just want to be STI free. ( Practice Safe Sex )""",7.0,3
Dilaudid,Pain,"""This medicine has worked wonders on my chronic back pain. I have tried everything from Tramadol to Opana ER and for the price Roxicodone 30mg tops them all if taken as prescribed, and at the same time each day. The only downfall is that you must take the pills more frequently than say MS Contin or Oxycontin where you only need them every 12 hours. However that was my main problem with the Opana, Oxycontin, Etc., they didn&#039;t seem to last the full 12 hours as advertised. I was lucky if I got a good 8 hours from them.""",9.0,16
Reglan,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Went to the e.r for a really bad stomach virus. They have me reglan trying to stop the vomiting. I felt like I was freezing. My boyfriend stacked 10 blankets on me. I felt something was terribly wrong, I RIPPED MY I.V OUT AND STARTED RUNNING OUT THE HOSPITAL. I thought I lost my mind. After they grabbed me and knocked me out with benadryl I slept for 24 hours. STOP GIVING THIS MEDICINE!""",1.0,9
Bupropion,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have been taking Wellbutrin for 10 months.  I had 6 migraines in the first 10 days, but then the headaches stopped. I also had dry mouth for about a week when I started taking the 300 milligram tablet. After that, no side effects at all. Unfortunately, I have had no positive effects either. I feel as though I am taking a sugar pill. I am still dysthimic all the time and have had several depressive episodes lasting weeks since beginning this medication. I agreed to take it for a year, buy I don&#039;t see any improvement at all.""",5.0,45
Brexpiprazole,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have been on rexulti for about a year. a lifesaver!! I&#039;m no longer stricken by depression and doomed with sadness and unmotivated. Rexulti has given me life back and I actually want to leave the house and do things. great medication, not for everyone tho. I also did gain 30 pounds. only downside""",9.0,38
Allegra,Allergic Rhinitis,"""My 2 yr old had been suffering from indoor and outdoor allergies since she was 9 mo old. We found Allegra suspension and it works quite well along with her taking Singulair. If she misses a few doses we can tell; her eyes itch and she gets congested. Just started to find the suspension in a larger bottle, so this keeps us from running out. Thanks!""",10.0,13
Minastrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I was on Minastrin 24 Fe for nearly 5 months. During this time period I had horrible mood swings and I was constantly emotional. My boyfriend said that I didn&#039;t seem like myself. I also ended up gaining nearly 10 pounds and had very tender breasts all the time. I also would get awful cramps, backaches, and headaches during my periods. My periods were very light though! All in all, Minastrin 24 Fe was not for me. I have now switched to Loestrin and I already feel so much better.""",2.0,9
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been on Saxenda since January 10th. I went to my follow up Dr. Visit and down 11 pounds no exercise. Along with a 1500 calorie diet she did encourage me to start exercising. I  have noticed if I even attempt to eat the wrong foods I get sick. This medicine REALLY WORKS!!!!!!""",10.0,33
Xiidra,Dry Eye Disease,"""I am using Xiidra for due eye to prep my eyes for Lasik. At first it burned but only when my eyes are dry. The aftertaste is terrible for about 10-15 minutes but I understand that only some people have this symptom. I also have nausea, sinusitis, and sometimes headaches. It has improved my eye dryness enough for surgery. The side effects are a downer.""",5.0,10
Modafinil,None,"""Once on the Provigil, my boss says he has been blown away by my performance. No side effects whatsoever. 
""",8.0,11
Orsythia,Birth Control,"""Since I&#039;ve been taking the pill after giving birth and suddenly I get car sick easy I get headaches all the time and my stomach gets crazy sick. I don&#039;t know what to do because it does protect me.""",9.0,7
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I took this birth control for 2 months. Worked well for birth control. Weight was stable. No acne or mood swings. I did however have an extreme amount of vaginal discharge all month long when my period was not on. So much so, I am switching to another birth control.""",7.0,7
Testosterone,Gender Dysphoria,"""Testosterone will boost your libido, and if there is any gender questioning in the background, this will bring it to the surface hard and fast. I have been on Testopel for several years and I think I received too many pellets. My T shot up to 900. I am now just starting out with a gender councilor to consider transitioning.  If you think you have gender dysphoria and are born male, please consider carefully before taking testosterone. I tried to use it to cure my Gender dysphoria and it made it much worse.""",2.0,5
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""I took Sprintec for about a year and experienced decreased sex drive and mood swings. Just didn&#039;t really feel like myself. Once I stopped, my sex drive went way up and and I felt normal again.""",7.0,6
Zipsor,Pain,"""I have plantar fascitis and strained a ligament below the ankle. I was in severe pain and could hardly walk. I&#039;m a Police Officer and need mobility. My foot doctor put me on Zipsor three to four times daily. After the second day on Zipsor I really have felt no pain and no side effects. This medicine is a life saver. It also has me feeling better by giving me more energy.""",10.0,40
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I am 22 years old, had been on birth control (Beyaz) for 5.5 years.  Had trouble with mood swings, weight gain, and bad acne through the pill... and continued to have heavy and irregular spotting between periods, with the pill.  My sister got Mirena and said it changed her life (for the better) So I then got the Mirena too. It was a very fast procedure, painful but nothing that you cannot handle by breathing through your nose, and out of your mouth.  It went smoothly and I was very crampy afterwards, but 2 hours later I was totally normal.  No spotting, or cramping since the input.  No period, my acne has cleared up, I&#039;ve got more energy throughout the day, and I&#039;m very pleased with it.""",10.0,9
Saxenda,Obesity,"""First week down... Have had it at time night time so I can sleep through the nausea.. Not hungry as much and full for longer also no sugar cravings. Had it this morning and notice the fatigue.. No weight loss this week even with a clean diet! Hoping this works as I have a thyroid condition and my weight is not shifting.. When should I expect the scales to move??""",4.0,14
Duloxetine,Depression,"""I was diagnosed with chronic depression and put on 30 mg.  I used to cry at least once each day.  I have been on Cymbalta for the last 25 days and I have not even cried once.  For me it only caused nausea and I lost about 3kgs, which for me was not a side effect but a motivation to use the medicine.""",10.0,77
MS Contin,Chronic Pain,"""Very good medication (as they go) for chronic,intractable back pain.  Works well with NSAIDs to keep pain at a tolerable level, without frequent dose changing.  Needs to have a breakthrough med with it. Fast acting morphine a good choice.""",9.0,47
Compazine,Nausea/Vomiting,"""Read the side effects carefully. I had a severe distonic reaction and had to spend the day in the emergency room after just 1 pill. I have been advised by my doctor to never even take anything in this family of medicines.""",1.0,24
Etodolac,Pain,"""Really can&#039;t feel it helps.""",3.0,18
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""Hi, I have just finished my 12 weeks Harvoni treatment. I know that FDA reports not sufficient data on pregnancy in post Harvoni treatment time, but I am wondering if any of you have finished the treatment and got pregnant and had baby yet? Is there any way to check any potential post harvoni preganancy related risks? I would highly appreciate any help in this matter. I wad tested for HCV in Jan 2016, while trying to get pregnant and now would like to get back to this plan but am worried about potenial harm the drug can mean for the baby...""",8.0,8
Bisacodyl,Bowel Preparation,"""I took 2 of these around 9:30 last night. This morning around 5AM I woke up with stomach cramping that put any pain I have felt before to shame. About 4 hours later I started vomiting profusely. Finally after an enema I relieved my bowels. Never again will I put myself through this agony. NO THANK YOU. I will drink some mag citrate next time.""",4.0,9
Hypercare,Hyperhidrosis,"""This product, in my humble opinion, ranks up there with the wheel as one of the greatest breakthroughs in the history of mankind. After trying every conceivable &quot;extra-strength&quot; deodorant I figured I was completely hopeless, as I had the uncanny ability to sweat through any number of layers of clothes, even hoodies. It burned like crazy when I applied it and didn&#039;t expect much payoff for my pain but, lo and behold, it works. I went on vacation to the tropics, swam in the ocean every day and played rigorous sports for two solid weeks without reapplying it once. Truly unbelievable and truly miraculous.""",10.0,9
Bupropion / naltrexone,Weight Loss,"""I have been on Contrave since Nov 1st. I have only taken 1 pill in the morning the entire time I have been on it. I was worried about the side effects so I never increased the dosage.  I can&#039;t tell you how much I&#039;ve lost but I can tell you I&#039;m down two sizes.  I had nausea in the beginning...I have had sleeplessness, constipation was probably the worse, but that subsided.  I am now suffering from the bad taste in my mouth ...nothing seems to taste right.  I don&#039;t have cravings, my appetite is suppressed, I am struggling with the time to exercise, but Im trying to do better. I am trying to just stick with it. Any one else have these same feelings, effects??""",8.0,16
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine,ADHD,"""It has helped me very much but I do get a couple side effects that really annoy me. I get really bad insomnia, my heart beats extremely fast and I lose my appetite completely. With that said, it is a good medicine and works for some but to others it may not be what works for them.""",8.0,6
Spironolactone,Acne,"""I am 22 years old and I have had clear skin my entire life. I was on the depo shot for a year and had my son then got back on the shot for two more years and decided with the irregular periods and weight gain, that I wanted to switch. I now have a paragard. For those of you who don&#039;t know, it&#039;s a 10 year IUD. I get regular periods and its hormone free. It amazing. But to get to my acne. I started getting acne about a year ago. It was mild at first but within a month it got so bad. My doctor didn&#039;t think it was hormonal, but after a year and 4 times on different antibiotics he decided to refer me to a dermatologist. They put me on 100 mg a day with adapalene gel. Its been three weeks and I&#039;d say my acne is 50% gone. I&#039;m so happy""",7.0,8
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I had my implanon implanted in August of 2009 and my sister had hers put in in June of 2009. We have both loved it. I have had none of the side effects such as depression or mood swings. The only bad thing is tenderness of my breasts and slight heartburn. My sex drive is still the same (awesome). I only have a period every few months and no pregnancy for either of us. We both plan very much on keeping it for the full 3 years.""",9.0,2
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""Was recently diagnosed with low T (185). I am 45 yrs young and have always been active!  Noticed in past recent months that I had no energy, headaches, low sex drive, no ambition.. etc. Was beginning to think I was depressed (although had no reason). After being diagnosed, my doctor placed me on 5mg tubes, once a day. Smell at first is a very heavy alcohol smell, but then turns into a lighter smelling cologne! Been taking for just over a month now, wife says YEA! Sex drive is out the roof, started back exercising, back to my 18 yr old self again. Levels haven&#039;t been check yet since beginning, but I&#039;m sure its higher thanks to Testim!  Would highly recommend it. Will give update after levels checked again.""",8.0,22
Quetiapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I&#039;ve been on Seroquel for 10 years and before I started this medication I was self destructive to myself, very bad episodes going up and down manic episides and I couldnt sleep without myself thinking about everything and worrying all the time but now since I&#039;ve been on it. I feel very much better. I feel like myself now and happier now and have a better relationship with my mother and 2 beautiful boys of mine! And now I&#039;m also getting help for my addiction! Thank you Seroquel for a better life!""",8.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I started taking tri sprintec about a year ago for unbearable cramps and it did help out in that department but I wasn&#039;t as responsible with taking it at the same time everyday as I am now. I stopped taking tri sprintec last year because I was inconsistent and every time I would miss a few days it would make me sick. Once I was off of it for a year I never tried anything so recently I decided to give it another shot because I feel more responsible with it and I am, I&#039;ve been taking it every day on time for the first month, when I went to refill my prescription they didn&#039;t refill me for 4 days , I went 4 days without taking the pill &amp; I have never felt more horrible from it , nausea, the whole 9 yards. never had luck with this contraception.""",3.0,1
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""It does its job but it is not worth it. I got it on June 16th, 2015. A month after insertion, I had a 9 day period and did not see another until the end of May 2016. I had a 7 day lightish period and then it stopped for 3. It started back up and it has almost been another week. I have had horrible period symptoms during this time. Over the past 4 months I have felt run down and sick. Over these months I have been very sick to my stomach especially in the morning which I thought was due to allergies. I have been getting headaches all the time, and my stomach constantly aches. I seriously got worried I was pregnant - but wasn&#039;t. I do not feel like myself, and I have extreme mood swings. I am getting this taken out on Monday.""",5.0,1
Flomax,Urinary Tract Stones,"""I have had a 6mm stone for almost a year without any problems. Almost a week ago I started having pain with the stone so I went to urologist. He put me on Flomax and pain medicine. He said if it didn&#039;t pass in a few days I would need surgery. I didn&#039;t want surgery especially because of the stint. I passed the stone a few hours after second dose of Flomax.""",10.0,68
Activella,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""I had experienced almost nonstop hot flashes for 3 years before asking my Dr. for help. I was a mess.  I am on the lowest dose of this medication and it has been a life saver for me. Hot flashes gone, most of the irritability has gone away. I feel like my old self. It took about 3 weeks to notice the difference and have been taking it for 6 months now.  I will have occasional breast pain, but it is nothing serious just a twinge. Well worth the relief!""",10.0,25
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""i am trying to get info on what the max dose should be-I was on eight 80mgs a day-new dr brought me down to three-its not enough-I have been pleading with him for 6 months now-I have been taking them since they first came out and 900 mgs of morphine b4 that-broke my back at 14 I have 6 fused vertebrae with 2 9&quot; herrington rods in my back-2 collapsed discs and full of arthritis I run out early every week I am 65-did all the other things -steroids hydro therapy etc etc-name it I tried I just need 1 pill back per day-any advice?""",10.0,23
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I am 25, &amp; have been on the pill since I was 16 with no breaks. I was on lo loestrin 24 FE for over 4 years, until I got a job where I was traveling more, with less of a set schedule in which I was constantly stressing on if I had taken my pill that day or packed my pills. I talked to my gynocologist about other options &amp; she suggested Nexplanon. It seemed like a great option. I asked her if I would experience any side effects &amp; she said she thought I would be fine. I set a date to have it put in. I got really freaked out reading reviews on the internet &amp; almost didn&#039;t go through with it but I am SO GLAD I DID! I didn&#039;t have any spotting after my normal 3 day period, my mood has been wayy better, &amp; I have actually lost weight. I love it!""",10.0,21
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been using epiduo gel for a little over a month now and my face has cleared up perfectly....I use epiduo 1 day on 1 day off as I found using it like this doesn&#039;t dry your skin out as much. I&#039;ve also been applying dermal lotion to help with the redness and drying of skin and I&#039;m so happy with the results. You need to be persistent and patient but it does actually work""",10.0,10
Augmentin,Sinusitis,"""I was prescribed Augmentin 875 mg every 12 hours 2 days ago . Today ( after 4 tabs) I began to have diarrhea and stomach aches . I was prescribed this drug because my indoor cat got loose outdoors and scared and scratched my hand and bit me. I am a senior lady who has had a blocked intestine before and after surgery got C Dif and am afraid to continue this drug as I may have a re occurrence. I&#039;m stopping the dosage tonight and will see the MD tomorrow.I want off this drug! Oh, the reason I had C Dif was because I got Salmonella in the hospital and was given so much IV antibiotics.""",5.0,2
Tramadol,Depression,"""i have suffered from depression. and bipolar, i was had stage 3 cancer. i was prescribed tramadol for pain. cancer free now. but i still take tramadol . when i don&#039;t take. i know it because i get annoyed with people quick like when they click finger nails together or smack when they eat stuff like. and it keep me from losing my temper when i am or dealing with stupid annoying people. this medication is great. i don&#039;t even need to take risperdal consta anymore i take one 50mg a day sometimes every other day and i am good.""",10.0,39
Guanfacine,ADHD,"""To make this short, my son was diagnosed with severe ADHD at the age of 5. I&#039;ve tried every single medication known to man. At the moment he takes 60 mg of Focalin in the morning with an antidpressant and a mood stabilizer. He takes the mood stabilizer before bed also. After school, I give him 5mg of Ritalin. Before bed he takes his other stabilizer and 3-0.3mg of Clonidine to force him to sleep. He has major anger issues. I tried Intuniv about a year ago starting at 1 mg. He seemed to be a little better mood-wise, however his Focalin would wear off at 2:00pm instead of 5:00pm. We bumped him up to 2mg He would take it with his clonidine and he would sleep, but not very well, falling asleep or staying asleep.""",2.0,2
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""It&#039;s impossible to smoke on this drug only side effects dry mouth and a but drowsy well worth it to give up that crap""",10.0,1
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 17 years old and my mom works at an OB/GYN office and had me get Implanon.  The only negative part was it bruised for about a week and my stomach was a little upset the next day.  I have gained no weight or have had my mood effected or any other bad side effects.  My sex drive is just as high as it has been.  I love it because I have not gained weight, I have light spotting to no periods and it&#039;s stuck in my arm so I don&#039;t have to remember my birth control daily.""",10.0,24
Clonazepam,Panic Disorde,"""Works great to stop anxiety and panic attacks. I take the low dose 0.5 mg pill only when needed. However, after using it occasionally for 2 years, I feel I am a little emotionally dependent on it. If I&#039;m out of these pills, I feel nervous. I would recommend using this pill only when in panic or anxiety and also learning other coping strategies, such as regular exercise, meditation, self-talk, yoga, crafts &amp; artwork or something fun &amp; productive, or a relaxing bubble bath!!!""",10.0,168
Venlafaxine,ibromyalgia,"""Been on this medicine for Fybromyalgia for 4 days and it has made a lot of difference already.  I am on the very low dose at the moment 37.5mg and am titrating up to 75mg after the first week. I feel sick in the morning before I eat (which I don&#039;t usually do until lunch time) but after a coffee this feeling subsides enough to manage.  I have tried about 6 other medicines over the past 12 months and the side effects of them all were intolerable.  However if I can take this medicine with the effect it has already had then I will be happy.""",7.0,62
Tri-Previfem,Birth Control,"""It has helped me in every way. Very light three to four day periods, clear skin and no weight gain. I love it.""",8.0,17
Minocycline,Rosacea,"""After two weeks my face looks flawless. Hope it lasts. 
Twice a day 50mg.
Supposed to take it for one month.""",10.0,12
Doxycycline,Acne,"""I am an almost 16 year old girl and I have had acne for about four years. I have a fair amount of acne scars and also regular acne bumps and went to the dermatologist and she prescribed me the pill and a benzyol peroxide /clindamyacin face wash that I use twice a day, when I wake up and right before bed. She also gave me a cream for the morning and Ziana for night and I started all of this 7 days ago and the redness in my skin has gone down and the size of my pimples has gone down. Fingers crossed it keeps going down and my acne scars clear up eventually and the only side effects I have experienced are pain in the stomach and nausea but I haven&#039;t experienced either since the day before yesterday.""",7.0,13
Glatiramer,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and started on Copaxone within a month. I chose Copaxone because it&#039;s a subcutaneous (tiny needle) rather than in the muscle injection and no flu like symptoms. During these 10 years, I have had only one flare-up. When I first started on the drug I had painful site reactions that lasted about an hour. After a couple of months these got less severe and soon became very mild and currently I have no injection site discomfort. I don&#039;t have much body fat and I suspect I was accidentally injecting into muscle tissue, which I understand can cause burning pain. Teva&#039;s Shared Solutions is a great and caring resource. Thanks Teva!""",10.0,44
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Honestly the worst tasting thing I have ever had. I couldn&#039;t finish the second dosage because the taste was so bad. The doctors did say my bowels were clean though.""",2.0,16
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I was bleeding large clots nonstop for 3 months.  I kept going to the ER and they did nothing.  The last time I went my RBC count was so low I had to have 2 blood transfusions along with surgery.  I was given Provera to take.  I have been taking it now for 5 days and the blood is completely gone.  I am just worried it will come back when the pills are gone.""",10.0,27
Venlafaxine,Depression,"""I used this for 6 weeks at first few days I felt great then bam I felt so much worse. I have major depression , panic disorder and OCD , I&#039;m currently in counselling too while on this med , this is my 3rd medication for my symptoms I&#039;ve tried now my doc prescribed lexapro and I will take that in 3 days, side affects I got while on venlafaxine was weird dreams , low sex drive (only for a few weeks then went back to normal) migraines and irritated my IBS . I came off the drug myself without my docs consent as I wasn&#039;t feeling myself and knew it wasn&#039;t working I was on 37.5mg and then upped to double the dose and higher dose didn&#039;t suit so went back down to 37.5mg . Only side affects coming off them was cold sweats and my migraines n IBS went""",3.0,2
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I would never recommend this pill, I have been severely depressed after taking this pill 7/12/17 came on my period stayed on for 4 days I have been feeling confused, distorted, crying hysterically, no appetite, sad, feel detached from myself, I&#039;m crying as I&#039;m tying I feel miserable ! I feel scared because I have not been myself since I took this pill ! I can&#039;t deal right now !""",1.0,1
Bupropion,Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde,"""This treatment makes all the difference when I am in &quot;that&quot; time of the month. It definitely takes the edge of my stress. I wish I could take it for those 2 weeks only, but I have to take it continuously. I have been taking it for 4 years now and have no side effects. I am afraid I will have to take it for many years still. I wish it was not this expensive and that the insurance company would not ask for confirmation every year from by doctor that I still need to take it.""",8.0,15
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""Using Chantix, I quit after a 40 year habit. Good stuff. A life saver""",10.0,36
Fingolimod,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I was diagnosed with MS on March 28th, 2013. at that time, Gilenya was the only oral medication..however Tecfedra had just just came out. My neuro gave me the option of injections or Gilenya...really? No brainer..pill please. Novartis is amazing. First of all, in order to get on Gilenya, you have to get an EKG before your first dose, and then after as well. Then you need to  be monitored in a facility for 6 hours, where they check your heart rate every however often. Gilenya has worked great for me, I have no side affects.I have symptoms of course but no issues with the drug itself. I&#039;m so grateful to Novartis, what an amazing company""",8.0,60
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""Was on Pristiq about a year ago, got of it due to, being totally grey, NO highs - No lows limited high happy moments.  I know its supposed to level your moods.  But I wanted off it.  I weaned myself of it by buying a steel bladed pill cutter, cut the pill into """,8.0,41
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""On June 7, 2016 my pain management doctor put me on 5 mg oxycodone, twice a day with 15 mg of MS Contin at bedtime. So far the oxy seems to be helping me with my chronic back pain but does not last long. When I see him again in 4 weeks I am going to ask for a higher dose or to take a couple more per day. I&#039;m a newbie at the clinic where he is at now and I think he is just trying to see what works and what doesn&#039;t since I haven&#039;t seen him in about 3 years.
The downfalls for this med is I sometimes get itchy and the risk of addiction.""",7.0,11
Aggrenox,"Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis","""I have been taking Aggrenox now for 4 years for ITA--no side effects and no further attacks to date.""",8.0,30
Alli,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been using Alli for several months, with a good diet, and I exercise when I can, but at least a few times per week and I have not lost a single pound on Alli. I get the shits and all, and that is surely no fun, but besides that there is no proof that these pills work. Simple as that.""",1.0,35
Viibryd,Depression,"""I&#039;m a 70 year old male, in excellent physical shape, and retired.  Problem is a depression and bipolar-2 condition, both of which have haunted me pretty much my entire life.  In 1994, my depression became just unbearable, and I started on Prozac...it worked for a while...then it didn&#039;t...then we tried something else...then something else...you get the drift.  My doctor and I decided to try Viibryd; this is day 10 and I&#039;m taking 10 mg in the morning.  This medicine is life changing.  Best news is I don&#039;t feel any sexual side-effects--actually, my sex-drive seems somewhat on the increase.  Who&#039;s complaining about that?""",10.0,111
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""Amazing drug!  My husband has an addictive personality and has spent the better part of 40 years abusing drugs. We heard about this treatment and both of us were skeptical that a simple pill could end the days of chasing street drugs and spending several hundred dollars each month for them.  It has been just that - he has been on this now for 4 months and what a difference it has made in both of our lives.  He has mental clarity, more energy - it&#039;s been a win-win for us.""",10.0,22
Synthroid,"Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal","""Thyroid was removed 3 years ago due to hashimoto and nodule hyperplasia.  Surgery discovered a substernal thyroid. Prior to surgery and attempts to reduce goiter with synthroid, felt terrible everyday.  Multiple diagnosis due to muscle pain,fatigue, insonima, stomach upset, rapid heart beat, irrational blood pressure. Take synthroid every morning 1 hour prior to breakfast. Feel great. No negative side effects.  All above symptoms are gone. Age 59!""",10.0,15
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""Unfortunately, I&#039;ve had to use this three times with my boyfriend. Either the condom breaks or it comes off without us realizing it. I&#039;m on birth control, and we always use a condom. However, the potential for a pregnancy still scares the heck out of both of us, and so recently, we&#039;ve decided to try the pull-out method bit with the condom on still. Yes, you&#039;ll naturally feel nervous, waiting for your period to come but trust me, it will. It&#039;s arrived every time. I haven&#039;t experienced any cramps or negative side effects, but every person is different. But it works and thank goodness.""",10.0,4
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids,Dietary Supplementation,"""thirty days in with no results.""",1.0,2
Oxycodone,Pain,"""LIKES:  It works on post surgical pain. While it makes me a bit tired I can still function and work. It does not make me nauseous.
DISLIKES:  It makes me so itchy I cannot function and need to take a 25mg hydroxyzine with each 10mg tablet.  The histamine release is so aggravating that wearing clothes is just short of torture and every pore feels like it has a live nerve in it. My bowels have stopped completely.  The CONS outway the PROS on this one for me.  I have read a lot on how addicting this is and I cannot understand why - while it certainly did work on the pain, it made me feel miserable.""",6.0,3
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""oh my gosh,,,,,,,,I have to admit, I had absolutely NO HOPE that a topical would work for my bone on bone osteoarthritis in my knees,,,,,,I&#039;ve been in some pretty nasty pain, walking with a cane on some days, and unable to walk very far or stand even long enough to do dishes. I&#039;m 51 years old, and I&#039;m using a scooter at Disney World, because I simply CAN NOT walk to the GATE much less around the park,,,,

Well, I&#039;m not going to say that suddenly I can run a marathon, nor can I walk around Disney,,,,,,but the stiffness has loosened up, the swelling has gone down, and I can walk around my house without furniture walking,,,,,I can walk in the back yard to walk the dogs and I can stand to do dishes or fold a load of laundry,,,, 5 stars!""",10.0,39
Lorcaserin,Weight Loss,"""Ok. So my rating has is based on nothing yet but just wanted to reassure new users because there is a lot of talk about the negative side effects day 1 on belviq....no headache I feel just fine aside from being slightly tires. Can&#039;t wait to see if it works""",8.0,19
Rexulti,Major Depressive Disorde,"""If you have any anxiety, do NOT take Rexulti! I had very severe panic attacks so Bad that I had to go to the ER. And they will not go away unless you go to the ER. One day I had 5 attacks back to back with my 15 yr old begging me to call an ambulance. They would not stop happening! My jaw would lock up, I felt like I couldn&#039;t breathe, and felt like I was dying. Nothing I did at home would stop them. Was a terrifying experience!!""",1.0,47
OxyContin,Pain,"""Took this for intractable migraine headaches. It worked wonders. I was able to go out in the world, go to movies, go with friends, go to restuarants, etc, until the doctor pulled it and started me on continuous toradol, which never cut the pain.

This medication was a wonder drug.""",10.0,26
Pyridium,Interstitial Cystitis,"""This medicine has been a God send for me. If I miss a dose, my pain is severe enough to inhibit normal daily activities. Along with my DSMO treatments, I am slowly feeling better!""",10.0,42
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""Amazingly pleasant drug, incredibly enjoyable! I experienced absolutely no side effects at all, including no burning or stinging during injection at all.
I was very very anxious prior to the procedure as I&#039;ve never had anything like this before. I assumed I would still be somewhat awake, nervous, uncomfortable, and loopy during my endoscopy... boy was I wrong! Surprisingly enough, as soon as they just barely started a small amount into the IV, I instantly fell asleep. With this drug, you are still able to breath and all for yourself. It really is just like taking a wonderfully deep nap, and believe me, I was a skeptic! I was so worried about when I would &quot;wake up&quot;. Truly to my surprise, I felt AMAZING and so REFRESHED!""",10.0,9
Safyral,Birth Control,"""I have been on Safyral for 2 months. I like it a lot so far. I have had some break through bleeding but I think that is because I started the pill in the middle of my cycle, when I had an IUD (Mirenia) removed after 4 years. My skin looks great. I get mild bloating and breast tenderness just before my period which goes away with the start of my period. Nothing majorly inconvenient. I think that after a few months of use when my hormones get back on a normal cycle things will even out.""",7.0,8
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I had been on the same birth control for over 10 years and only switched to Lo Loestrin Fe to see if it would be better for my high blood pressure. During the first two weeks I had severe mood swings. I gained about 7 lbs and my breasts increased almost a full cup size. They were big enough already and I hate that most of my tops are tighter in the chest area. I&#039;ve been on it for 5 months now and can&#039;t shake the extra weight I&#039;ve gained. But my real problem with this birth control is how expensive it is. I can&#039;t afford it anymore and I&#039;m thinking about going back to my old birth control.""",6.0,13
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I took latuda for a little over a year and I had so many side effects. I was so tired all the time, I couldn&#039;t function at work and I was a cashier, my throat got smaller, I would gag brushing my teeth and I used to be able to take 3 pills at once without a problem. When I was on latuda I could barely swallow one and I still gagged. I had memory loss, weight gain. I was miserable and I couldn&#039;t figure out why. Then I realised that it was latuda. So, I got weaned off of it and I felt 10 million times better, I lost 50lbs since I&#039;ve been off of it, I can function again, my memory is slowly coming back and I don&#039;t gag when I brush my teeth and I can swallow more than one pill without gagging.""",1.0,13
Acetaminophen / codeine,Pain,"""Does not work well for severe pain plus it takes too long to start working.""",2.0,40
Modafinil,Shift Work Sleep Disorde,"""This medication works wonders for those of us who work swing shift. I don&#039;t know how I ever lived before Provigil.""",10.0,62
Seroquel XR,Depression,"""I&#039;ve had depression for 12 years, and have been on Paxil about 10. The Paxil worked for a few years, but the anxiety and depression slowly worked its way back into my life. So along with the Paxil they added other drugs (Effexor, Wellbutrin) but they made me even more anxious. I was finally put on regular Seroquel and found it worked for a little while, but I was so tired all the time I couldn&#039;t function the next day. I was literally fired from 3 jobs from being stuck in bed and refusing to get up. I was switched to Seroquel XR 100mg last year combined with the 90mgs of Paxil I&#039;m still on, and I&#039;ve found a drastic improvement in my mood, anger and anxiety. My only complaint would be how sleepy it makes me in the mornings. A large coffee or a caffeinated beverage does the trick though and its worth the sleepiness to have some peace of mind.""",8.0,64
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Sronyx for 5 years &amp; I love it. I started taking the pill when I was 14 &amp; I only gained 5 pounds &amp; I spotted for a few days. I love this pill I&#039;ll never change to a different one !""",10.0,0
Paxil,Anxiety,"""I have taken Paxil for years, my insurance company stopped paying for it, and the pharmacy put me on the generic, the worst thing that could have happened in three days I was an hysterical wreck (I was taking the generic). I started thinking of suicide.  Someone else pointed out above something very important, if you miss a couple of days the side effects (withdrawal) is awful, I was never so sick in my life. If you can take the generic, great otherwise it is very very expensive, and NEVER forget to take it.""",10.0,46
Toprol-XL,High Blood Pressure,"""I have tried the generic version (extended release) after using brand name Toprol XL.  The generic did not work well for me. After a few days it felt like I hadn&#039;t taken the medicine. Toprol XL works great, and when i swapped back to the original I felt great again. There must be some difference in the release between the two. This med brings the BP into 120&#039;s over low to mid 70&#039;s range where I was reg 140&#039;s/90&#039;s. It also helps bpm from mid 90&#039;s down to upper 70&#039;s.""",10.0,10
Diclofenac,Pain,"""I was given diclofenac for an inflamed tendon in my foot. I was told to take it for 3 weeks and see how my symptoms were. After 3 weeks my foot pain was gone. I was told to drop it to 1 pill per day for 3 more weeks. I had been in menopause for over a year. I got a period and one of the side effects is changes in your menstrual cycle. Not happy. After I stopped taking the pills, about a week now, I&#039;ve had horrible pain in both knees that I didn&#039;t have before, and the pain in my foot is back. I have a popping in the back of one knee that someone says sounds like it may be a baker&#039;s cyst. I can&#039;t even walk normal. I have an appointment this coming week and will try to follow up. Not sure if this caused it, but too much of a coincidence.""",2.0,6
Kenalog-10,Osteoarthritis,"""After the shot had pain down the entire leg for a week.  No other reaction and NO relief in the hip area.  It finally wore off and I&#039;m back to where I started with the discomfort.""",1.0,1
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""UPDATE..SW 259 as of 2/27 CW 255.  Today is 3/13 CW 249, yes this is correct. I can&#039;t believe the scale. I am a shame to admit I still haven&#039;t incorporated exercise. For those who are reading this and can&#039;t decide based on these comments. You need to try it yourself, I was so afraid to try it after reading what people were experiencing with the symptoms. I have no symptoms and I am doing 2 pills in the morning and 1 at night. My insurance covered it so I only paid $30.00 with coupon for a 120 pills. My doctor called and schedule a 6 week follow up appointment to see if its working. We&#039;re aiming for 5% OF MY BODY WEIGHT in 6 weeks. At this rate I will have surpass that goal. If this pill did not work for me, my next option was surgery""",9.0,79
Depo-Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I&#039;ve been on Depo for almost 12 years now. Bled / spotted non-stop for the first 6 months and a little after that. The side effects normalized after a full 12 months. Initially I gained weight by only on the first few months. When it&#039;s close to being time for my next injection I get PMS symptoms and every now and then,  I get &quot;unusual&quot; (unusual for me) side effects with an injection but it usually is only for 3 months and goes back to normal with the next one. I do,  however,  experience spotting / bleeding after sex sometimes. I&#039;ve heard it can be from cervical capillaries that are made more sensitive from the drug but I don&#039;t know that there&#039;s firm research on it.""",9.0,12
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Started victoza in decemberror  2015, now in April 2016, I&#039;m down 45 lbs. It has help control my appetite. I have some constipation. But no other symptoms. I was on Lantus but have been able to stop using it and blood sugars have remained in low 100&#039;s. I am currently on 1.2ml.""",9.0,51
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""My gynecologist put me on this because my carpal tunnel was really acting up.  I had never heard of this and was very sceptical.  I started taking it on Monday, December 14, 2009 with a starting weight of 277.5.  My Dr suggested a piece of fruit in the morning, skip lunch, and a salad for dinner.  After the first week I called the office and ask for a calorie count instead of his diet plan as I had throw my body into starvation mode. I lost 11 lbs the first week and the only side effect I am experiencing is dry mouth.  I am currently consuming approx 1,200 per day as I am not excerising at the moment.  I am very pleased with my results considering the stress levels I have had recently, I normally average a loss of 1 pound a day.""",9.0,9
Risedronate,Osteoporosis,"""First day, no symptoms. Next day a bit achy.  But the next day felt bloated and nauseous. The achy flu-like symptoms were gone but for the next week, I felt sick, constipated and had no appetite. """,4.0,91
Implanon,Birth Control,"""Since I got this birth control implanted I&#039;ve gained 20 lbs and have experienced irregular bleeding. I have also gone through several pregnancy tests because the Implanon gives me the same symptoms as pregnancy. I&#039;m nauseous, I get headaches, I&#039;m tired, I have cramping, and I have mood swings. However, it is nice that I don&#039;t have to worry about a pill, patch, or a shot every three months. It has never really been painful. I would compare the pain of initial implant similar to the Depo shot.""",4.0,2
Eszopiclone,Insomnia,"""I had terrible sleep waking many times an hour. Doctor prescribed Ambien and it helped but I sleept only about 3 hours. He changed to lunesta which had longer half life and sleept about 5 hours give or take. No real side effects that I could tell. I started taking ionized magnesium powder from whole foods in water for general health reasons and found that I did not need lunesta any longer. I sleep soundly for 8 hours or more if schedule permits. I suggest that if you try magnesium start with a smaller amount that recommended and add benefiber because magnesium tends to loosen the bowel somewhat. Magnesium is great for overall nerves health and I have not needed sleep aid since starting. Whole Foods has 365 brand or try Calm.""",8.0,12
Gabapentin,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been taking Neurontin at 1800-2100 mg/day after a nightmare trial on Seroquel. It felt like I was jettisoned up out of a deep, dark hole. Everyone comments on how I am myself again, and I agree. It also helps with nerve pain, sleep, and definitely stabilized my moods. I have only gained 3 pounds, and I attribute that more to the fact I am eating again at all (don&#039;t eat when cycling). This medicine is easily metabolized and has few drug interactions. I am grateful that my doctor recommended it, as well as the Cleveland Clinic. It has been around since 1998, so I think we are good to go.""",9.0,64
Escitalopram,Depression,"""I was given this to treat my depression. This actually launched me into a full-blown manic state and this is how they found out I was bi-polar. Just be careful and make sure you have the right diagnosis from your doctor.""",3.0,15
Naproxen,Pain,"""Naproxen is working fine for me, no visible side effects. I damaged my right wrist 15 years ago cutting nerves (veins and major artery). Most of my pain is through nerve damage. Naproxen relives pain, sort of takes the edge off.""",9.0,8
Linzess,"Constipation, Chronic","""Just started last week. So far I love it. I have been going for colonics every 10 days just to empty because I could no longer do it myself. My doctor even suggested removing my large intestine due to nerve damage and lack of motility. I am so glad I tried this drug first. I take it at bedtime and I do get up a few hours later and have watery stools but I will take that over getting up all night and pushing myself inside out with no results. A lot of people writing about how it interferes with their mornings so maybe they should take it at a different time and that may help. I never knew that so many people had the same exact problems with constipation like me. Thank you to everybody who took time to post. I don&#039;t feel so alone now.""",10.0,147
Divalproex sodium,Epilepsy,"""Hair loss, extreme fatigue, weight gain, hands trembling and sometimes ringing in ears.""",8.0,23
Amitriptyline,Pain,"""I recently had a neck injury which caused the nerve to the left arm to be damaged.  I used 300mg Lyrica and 50mg of amitriptyline, at first, and then increased to 100mg at night, to help with the pain and allow me to get to sleep.  I went off the Lyrica after 4 months but have chosen to stay on the amitriptyline.  The bonus that I experienced with using amitriptyline was that for the first time in over 20yrs I was able to get more than 4 hours of sleep per night.  This has changed my life dramatically as I have energy that I haven&#039;t experienced in many years and I wake up fully rested and ready to meet the day.""",10.0,82
Ciprofloxacin,Bacterial Infection,"""Many times people only write reviews when a medication doesn&#039;t work.  Therefore, people doing research on side effects become terrified.  I have used Cipro several times, always worked great for me and never gave me any side effects.  I only used it when I was sick and never longer than 10 days, but it is an anti-biotic I trust.  Medications work different on everyone.""",10.0,50
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""Was on for 3 weeks. Went from having anxiety and panic attacks to having severe depression and suicidal thoughts.""",1.0,32
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""I have been using xiidra for about two weeks and am very happy so far. I previously used restasis and am definitely having better results with xiidra. I was advised to put pressure on the inside corner of my eye for about 20 seconds after application to eliminate any aftertaste which works for me. I do experience burning but it subsides within minutes. My eyes are less red and more hydrated. I agree with other reviewers the plastic applicator is stiff but I manage to get the first drop out easily and the second one after giving the applicator a good shake (once pointing tip down) to move the remaining drops to the tip so it can come out easily.  My only complaint now is the exorbitant cost! Thankfully my first month was free.""",9.0,11
Melatonin,Insomnia,"""I took the only melatonin in my house at the time which was 5mg. Since school had started I found it really hard to go to bed before 10 and I would just lay in bed waiting. I took this and it really helped me fall asleep but I&#039;ve been REALLY sleepy ever since. I took it 2 nights ago and I&#039;m still sleepy and its really annoying. I think 5 mg is way too much. I&#039;ll only ever take small doses""",5.0,18
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had nexplanon put in 9 months ago. I forget I have it and I forget women have periods. I don&#039;t remember how annoying it is to get it. Not a drop of blood in 9 months and no pregnancy. No negative side effects at all. I love it!""",10.0,9
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I have been diagnosed with ADHD and since then my life have been a total wreck. I didn&#039;t get any work done in school or focused on anything also forgetting a lot of things frequently.  I went to my psychiatrist and she prescribed me Vyvanse 30mg. The first day I took it I felt AWESOME I focused more and I was very talkative which is normal for me, anyways no change there. But since I&#039;m 5&#039;9 and 230lbs I need the weight loss so that&#039;s good for me. Right now I double dosed because I want this to last longer not until 12p.m.""",8.0,5
Lyrica,ibromyalgia,"""I suffer from fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and surgically induced menopause. I am 40 years old. I have tried all medicines like Cymbalta, etc. but none really helped. My main issue has been a lack of deep restorative healing sleep as it exacerbates the fibromyalgia pain and inability to exercise. My Rhematologist has given me Lyrica to try and I have to say so far so good. I have only taken 3 doses and already I am getting a better quality sleep. So much so that my husband has noticed my improved overall state of mind. I am a little cloudy the next day but I am hoping this will ease over time. Worth the cost of a cup of coffee a day if it helps!""",8.0,81
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve just completed my first pack and for me so far so good.  There&#039;s always so may negatives that I thought I&#039;d do a positive... I was on the Mirena for 9 months - the worst (for me). I essentially bled/spotted for those 9 months, gained weight &amp; had severe back acne, I&#039;m surprised I held out that long. Had Mirena removed, along w/ a polyp and b/c of high BP, I&#039;m on lolo.  No nausea, headaches, bloating, mood swings at all. Only &quot;issue&quot; is some minor spotting for about 9 days.  I&#039;m pretty sure this is b/c I didn&#039;t know when my actual cycle was with Mirena so I just started lolo the day after my polyp removal.  I&#039;m guessing my body is just trying to figure itself out.  I&#039;m hopeful the spotting will stop and I&#039;ll be back to &quot;normal&quot; soon!""",9.0,8
Carbamazepine,Bipolar Disorde,"""As far as the depression goes, it works.  But at the same time, I&#039;m so sleepy all the time.  I go from them making me sleepy to knocking me out.  They have affected my mind, from making my memory worse to making me feel out of it.""",5.0,5
Nortriptyline,Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome,"""This has helped reduce the severity of my attacks. They are still incapacitating, but the vomiting is not as severe. Unfortunately, it has not affected the amount of attacks I get.""",7.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I was given Ovcon 4 years ago because of abnormal irregular bleeding.  I decided to try this before a hysterectomy.  I had no other problems and was near menopause age. I did not want to have surgery when everything was healthy.  It worked great for me with little or no side effects.  I am now 52 and got through this because of Ovcon without the surgery.""",10.0,18
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I got the Liletta iud yesterday which was the day after my last period ended. Insertion was easy but painful! Took about 10 minutes I didn&#039;t take any medication before hand. Pain is similar to an early labor contraction. Relaxing your tailbone will help a lot. After insertion I got up and walked out of the office feeling fine. Tiny cramps, but I think it was only from having my cervix dilated, kind of a residual pain. After making it home an hour later and using the rest room there was a tiny amount of blood on the tp. Looked kinda like strawberry lemonade XD, again I think it was from being dilated. Today I feel perfectly normal no pain no bleeding just another day. I hope it lasts.""",10.0,4
Duloxetine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Cymbalta has really helped me calm down and figure out what my problem is with my psychologist.  Thank God for Cymbalta.""",9.0,19
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""I want to start off by saying, this is a miracle pill. I&#039;ve suffered from acne since I have been in 7th grade (12yrs). I remember running into bathroom stalls to powder my face. Only hoping one day i would pass the &quot;puberty&quot; phase. However, here I was 19 graduating high school with worse acne. After years of treatment such as tropicals &amp; numerous antibiotics I decided to take on accutane. Two months into accutane, I am leaving my house with JUST BBCream. No concealer, no powder NOTHING. I wake up &amp; look into the mirror &amp; feel like crying from happiness. It&#039;s been two month &amp; I have another 3 to go. My journey has only begun and I can&#039;t believe these results. Only con is the chapped/dry lips. If you ask me it&#039;s all worth it""",9.0,41
Cialis,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I take cialis daily 5mg. I have been on it for 3 months. I did everything in the book to help my erections from eating good, exercising, testosterone therapy etc. None of it helped my erections become stable and dependable. So because my erections were 50/50 I suffered emotionally and it made it worse. 

When I started taking cialis I started at 2.5mg. Symptoms were back pain and headaches for a while. It took about a week and my erections improved. Over the 3 months I moved to 5mg. Side effects are little to none. At this dosage I get an erection everytime and has not failed me. 

If you suffer from mild to moderate erection issues like I had. Don&#039;t hesitate to give it a try. Side effects suck at first for me anyway but they go away.""",9.0,68
Harvoni,Hepatitis C,"""Did not choose to try any of the older meds (interferon etc.) I knew I felt bad enough and could not handle the side effects for that long. Harvoni worked like a miracle with slight side effects. I have been given a second lease on life. Thank God.""",10.0,95
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir,Hepatitis C,"""Six Weeks into 8 week treatment. Experienced no side effects in the beginning. I do not like water and slowly stopped drinking it as much. Later (in 5 wk) side effects increased(flu like symptoms, nausea, fatigue, moody). Always uncomfortable, I was forced to get back into the habit of drinking water. It actually helped with the discomfort of the side effects. The same day I started back again, drinking lots of water I NOTICED A BIG DIFFERENCE""",10.0,22
Phentermine,Obesity,"""Though this pill works great you find that after you stop taking it your appetite comes back and so does the weight. There is no miracle medicine out there. I will say for a quick fix such as an upcoming event its perfect but for lifetime no. The only true way is through diet and exercise for long term effects.""",8.0,35
Clobetasol,Lichen Planus,"""I was prescribed and tried Triamcinolone Acetonide for several weeks which had little effect.  I had a previous bout of Alopecia Areata and still had a little Clobex left.  After reading a lot of information and just a couple days before my next appointment I tried a little on a few of the spots on my arm and they immediately started to look better.  The PA that was treating me was impressed enough to give me a box of OLUX-E foam samples to try and the clearing effect was immediate, showing major improvement in just days.""",10.0,9
Fosfomycin,Bladder Infection,"""Thank God, for this wonderful medication. I am allergic to literally every other medicine that may be used to treat bladder infections, I have allergies to almost all antibiotics making it very difficult to treat me when I get sick. I was told by my Dr there were no other options literally to treat me with when he took one last look before having to admit me to hospital for I.V. treatment when he said wait, there is one option left called Monurol and he prescribed it, I was a little hesitant at first due to the fact it is only a single dose treatment but I was wrong. Monurol started taking symptoms away in 5 hours after treatment, and by day 3 completely cured my severe urinary tract infection. This medicine is amazing. Thank God for Monurol.""",10.0,81
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Hey everyone! I wanted to help ease some worries by sharing my experience. My partner and I had sex on May 3rd. He completely finished in me. We immediately went to the drug store and took a Plan B within and hour of our incident. And then the waiting began. I had no symptoms at all. The waiting was excruciating. Later on around May 26th I got a UTI.  Around this same time I was starting to really worry about my period. I took a pregnancy test (or 10) and they all came back negative. Still waiting and waiting (and freaking out). I had no signs of pregnancy and no signs of a period. Well my period finally came on June 3rd, exactly a month after taking the Plan B. So if you&#039;re freaking out you should be fine, don&#039;t freak out until you have to.""",10.0,7
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had Nexplanon placed on March 1st, 2015. The first 3 months I had no period and was feeling great. But by the 4th month I started feeling depressed, very moody, episodes of anxiety, would cry for no reason. I did not feel like myself at all! After a year of having it in, I finally had it removed yesterday. It is truly amazing how much better I feel without the Nexplanon. I had no idea how badly it was affecting me physically and mentally. I do not recommend this to anyone!!!""",1.0,10
Ixekizumab,Plaque Psoriasis,"""This stuff is absolutely amazing.  I&#039;ve been on enbrel, stelara, humira, methotrexate, topicals, and none of them have ever done this well.  Within 3 days of the first injections I started to see clearing.  I thought, no way!  But it has only continued to get better.  I&#039;m about to inject my week 5 dose and most of my areas are scale free.    My self esteem has gone way up.  My wife isn&#039;t complaining about flakes in the bed.  No bloody spots on the sheets from picking.  I can wear dark colored shirts, short sleeves, no sleeves again; and not be concerned about people staring.
Yes, the injection stings.  Yes sometimes the injection leaves a swelling under the skin.  But for me, it is completely worth it.""",10.0,34
Ropinirole,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Has anyone noticed that Requip XL has more side effects than regular Requip? May doctor has been giving me samples of Requip XL to take instead of my regular requip (insurance will not pay for Requip XL). I take 6mg per day and have taken for many years.  My dosage has been as much as 12 mg. but have reduced the dosage to get down to 6 mg.  I still have breakthrough restless legs even when I take my medicine on schedule and sometimes when I do not take my medicine on time I will have restless legs for hours after I take my dose. 

I am having severe nausea, vomiting, sweats, flushing, hot flashes, dizziness, tiredness, etc. """,9.0,23
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I was on the depo shot for two years but when I started moving  house a lot it was impossible for me to make my appointment every three months. So I switched to this. It was bruised when I first got it for about a week but it was one of those bruises that didn&#039;t hurt. I&#039;ve had maybe one or two periods since I&#039;ve had this put in my arm sometimes the last one went on for a couple weeks but it was on and off and very light. I will say I&#039;ve been maybe a little depressed since I&#039;ve had this but I also have depression so I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s from this or not .  I really haven&#039;t had any issues , no weight gain or anything since getting it. Honestly I love it and highly recommend it .""",10.0,5
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have had the Implanon for about 5 months now, and its great! I only spot for about a day or two each month and thats it. I have actually lost weight since then as well. Nothing has really changed with me since I got it. No mood swings or acne.""",10.0,49
Lexapro,Depression,"""I have anxiety and depression. 43yr old white male, healthy. I was hesitant to take any medication but having lived with low&gt;mid level generalized anxiety disorder my whole life, I was tired of it and the ways that anxiety compromised my life and created depression.  Take 10mg.  Took a few weeks for it to work but has made a real positive difference.  It&#039;s like the anxiety gas-pedal which was usually pressed ON has been reduced significantly, but very subtle.  I still feel the full range of emotions. Just the background anxiety &quot;hum&quot; and the bad habits and destructive thinking that anxiety creates has been lessened.  Very few side effects-delayed ejaculation (not a bad thing), vivid dreams (fine with that).  Work in creative field, worried about getting numbed out, but that doesn&#039;t happen.""",8.0,42
Exenatide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I&#039;ve been taking bydureon for about 4 months. I don&#039;t follow any diets. I take the shot once a week and for 3 days I can&#039;t stand food. I&#039;ve lost 45 lbs so far and although its awesome that the pounds are coming off the side effects I don&#039;t care for. I&#039;m not a fan of needles and I have awful pains in my stomach aside from that my blood sugar readings are average in the 85 to 110 range. My A1C is 7.0 from 8.5""",10.0,11
Propranolol,Migraine Prevention,"""Started taking 80 mg before bed about 8 months ago. It worked ok the first few months, with the exception of some weight gain. I went from having daily severe headaches and migraines to mild daily headaches and migraines about once every week or two. About two month ago, headaches came back full force and my neurologist decided to up the dose to 120 mg. Couldn&#039;t sleep at all, terrible nightmares, gained more weight, and had hand numbness. His suggestion was to take it during the day instead of at night. Terrible idea. Excessive drowsiness, nausea, and still nonstop severe headaches and migraines. Hands still going numb and no sleep. Hope to get off of this soon.""",4.0,16
Norvasc,High Blood Pressure,"""I am 27 years old and I had blood pressure of 150/100, around the high range for a few days at the very least but within 2 hours of taking Norvasc 5g my BP dropped to around 128/86.  
I have just taken this once in my life.""",9.0,126
Tri-Luma,Melasma,"""I had dark spots on my nose, forehead and chin. I use a cream almost every night for a 1,5 month and spots disappeared. It has been almost 7 years and and I noticed a small spots on my cheek and neck so I am going to try again""",9.0,17
Bupropion,"Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced","""I used Wellbutrin it for a month to start stopping smoking. I used it as you should use Zyban (first week one pill in the morning, then the next two months two pills a day with min. 8 hours in between, best long before evening). After 2 weeks of use I lost a lot of libido and nearly all ability to get fully erected. Now I stopped it by eating one per day for a week. Since two days I&#039;ve fully stopped and am still waiting on the libido and erectability I had before that idea stopping smoking and eating Wellbutrin....""",8.0,12
Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine,Cough and Nasal Congestion,"""I disagree with the other reviews, two doses and I&#039;m feeling a bit better with the antibiotics. Only downfall so far. Nausea!""",9.0,3
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""Mom was put on 10 mg. Then Dr. increased to 20 mg and her husband passed away and Dr. increased to 40 mg. She kept falling, blacking out, dizzy spells. I kept asking Dr. if it could be any of her medications and they said no. Then she started having signs and symptoms of Alzheimer&#039;s. On her first diagnosis she was diagnosed with advanced alz. 
We saw no signs or family history of Alz. You see that coming 4-5 years out. After fighting this for 4 months after diagnosis, I decided the only thing that was changed was adding Celexa, so I weened her off Celexa and in 3 weeks w had our Mom back from Alz, state that she was in.""",1.0,34
Sertraline,Panic Disorde,"""I really hope to help someone out there suffering with this nightmare called &quot;Panic Disorder&quot;. I suffered for the last 2 years with debilitating panic. My dad died of cancer two years ago, and one week later my son got very ill. Needless to say I had a nervous breakdown and ever since then panic ruled my life which led to depression and agoraphobia setting in. I was scared to death of SSRI&#039;s and suffered needlessly for 2 years. Two weeks ago I went to a Psychiatrist, he prescribed me Zoloft 25mg to start for 2 weeks then up it to 50mg. I am also taking 0.5mg Xanax twice a day. I have to say I feel great! Not a single panic attack since the 3rd day of taking med. I also am way more social and sleep a thousand times better! Thank you Zoloft!!""",10.0,131
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I started loestrin 24 as my first birth control pill.  I started it the third day of my period as my doctor instructed and my period lasted four days longer than normal.  My bleeding stopped, then, for four days and then started again and lasted for two months!  My gynecologist says that sometimes birth control takes 2-3 months to even out.  Well, the first month I had break through bleeding on and off and had several days in a row with little to no bleeding.  The second month, I bled for four solid weeks.  I had no sex drive, some cramping in between periods and I felt very depressed and insecure.  This was not the pill for me.""",1.0,2
Bactrim,Prostatitis,"""I took one pill of a two week prescription and immediately had a splitting headache. Six hours later I had difficulty breathing. Body aches and joint pain also kicked in. Two days later I am finally starting to feel better, but my right knee still hurts. This drug is (almost) banned in the U.K.  And should be looked at by the FDA.  You need to know if you are allergic to the sulfa class of drugs before even thinking about taking this drug.""",1.0,3
Ketorolac,Pain,"""I&#039;ve had chronic back pain for 15+ years. Four years ago I was diagnosed with a bulging torn disc and degenerative disc disease. My doc put me on Norco 10-325 and Fentanyl 75mcg/hr with a new fentanyl patch every 48 hours. After 4 years on these meds she cut me off completely. No weaning off. Cold turkey. All because the DEA is out for opiates. So I went thru withdrawal. I was in extreme pain. Sweating and shaking. 2 days in doc finally prescribes ketorolac. It was amazing! Year&#039;s worth of pain vanished. This was my first time taking it in pill form. I&#039;ve had multiple injections of toradol for back flare ups and they&#039;ve always worked well. But the pill takes the cake.""",10.0,0
Latuda,Schizophrenia,"""After a casual conference with the people arguing in my head, we decided to give Latuda a try.  My first 20mg pill went down my esophagus without any problems whatsoever.  I have high hopes for this drug therapy.  Blessed Be.""",10.0,29
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I started Chantix about two months ago and I can&#039;t say enough about how absolutely amazing this medication has worked for me. I could feel a difference by day two and I have been completely smoke free since week one. I have about a month left in my prescription and I continue to take it. I have refills for the year if I feel I need it but I have no desire whatsoever to smoke and I just want to say thank you to the medicine for hopefully saving my life. I&#039;m a 42 year old RN and I have been smoking 5 years. Not real long but long enough. I had a crazy dream night one and nothing since- no side effects at all. I was nervous to start the medicine due to the stories we have all heard but I figured the benefit outweighed the risk. Good decision.""",10.0,31
Buspirone,Anxiety,"""I was put om buspar due to getting custody of my niece and nephew from dhr and getting a promotion to a new much more stressful job. The buspar helped keep me calm enough to focus at the tasks before me and help me get through my day to day life. I was super stressed and scared bc of all of the changes in my life and buspar helped me calm down and cope""",10.0,68
Venlafaxine,Major Depressive Disorde,"""Good. Probably the best first-line antidepressant option I&#039;ve tried. Works within a few days if you&#039;re lucky. It&#039;s nice going outside, feeling good again and having a quiet mind. Just be aware of three things 1) it comes with a fair share of side effects - notably fatigue, difficulty falling asleep, difficulty waking up and usually gastrointestinal   sexual issues. 2) for me, it stopped working after a year or two so mix up your lifestyle and identify, make changes whilst you feel good 3) withdrawal is awful but not as bad as you imagine it will be - just be prepared to sign off if necessary and keep friends, family close. Cognitive blunting as a result of either the depression or the medication is still with me a few months on.""",7.0,4
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""Not fond of the sexual side effects (making it harder to orgasm), and it caused excessive sweating! However it did work very well for managing my anxiety. The only negative were the side effects.""",7.0,32
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Lexapro saved me! I started this two weeks ago and could tell a huge difference after a few days! My anxiety was getting the best of me before I started this medicine. I was having anxiety while driving in the car. I finally realized I needed something to help me. My doctor gave me Lexapro. It works! I did feel like a zombie at first but that side effect is fading away. Lexapro has given me my happiness back!""",10.0,73
Ambien,Insomnia,"""Ive had every sleeping medicine, even test drugs, thats legal where I am but only ambien has let me sleep. Ive been on ambien for about 3 years now. I take it because my autonomic nervous system doesnt work properly and my adrenaline wont shut of to let me sleep. Though ambien is the only thing that lets me sleep, it does give me weird trips or hallucinations sometimes. Which I have been told isnt a good thing and you should stop if you hallucinate or have a bad trip, but I&#039;m on 10mg of ambien and I fall asleep 80% of the time so thanks ambien.""",8.0,23
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I have used Nuvaring for about two months and I really like it. I haven&#039;t had any side effects. During sex my partner couldn&#039;t feel it. The only downside to Nuvaring is costly.""",10.0,1
Docosanol,Herpes Simplex,"""I&#039;ve struggled with cold sores for about 25 years and this is the 1st product I&#039;ve come across that actually keeps my sores under control. I use at 1st signs, and the sore is gone within a few days. I won&#039;t use anything else now.""",8.0,4
Paxil,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""This medication has probably saved my life.  Before using it my anxiety was so severe it put many limitations on my life. I foolishly tried to reduce it twice, and the uncontrollable symptoms returned.  I just increased it back to the original 20 mg/day and hope it works once again very soon.""",8.0,70
Saxenda,Weight Loss,"""Hi everyone! I started taking Saxenda 10 days and have already lost about 8 pounds. The first night I was very nauseous, but it hasn&#039;t been as bad. My appetite has become virtually non existent. I eat maybe a forth of what I used to eat, but I&#039;m loving the results already. I&#039;ve been on Metformin for almost 10 years and it&#039;s never done what this medication has. I&#039;m on my way to my goal weight!""",10.0,12
Sertraline,Anxiety and Stress,"""Zoloft worked for me at first, but then I had what my Doctor said was &quot;medication burnout,&quot; so it stopped working.  He switched me from Zoloft to Prozac (both of which I am off now).  I took them together for a week so I could taper off the Zoloft.  He told me that taking them together would reduce withdrawal symptoms, but it didn&#039;t.  I had horrible withdrawal from Zoloft.  I have never done crack, but I felt like I had.  I was sweating, my pupils were huge, and I was shaking for a good 10 hours; I also had bad vertigo for a week.  I think it would have been a lot worse if I was just trying to get off Zoloft. My withdrawal from Prozac has been definitely better. """,5.0,29
Gabapentin,Restless Legs Syndrome,"""Yes I have had RLS since I was nine years old. Experts say that children cannot experience RLS, but I can remember it clearly when trying to sleep and at Saturday morning picture club! When I flew to Australia it was so bad I wanted to jump off the plane! I even get it in my arms. Now in my sixties and still a sufferer. I don&#039;t eat or drink after 6pm and only have one coffee at 8 in the morning. Last night was a bad night with it in my left leg and arms. I took two Gabapentin which is a greatfor relief and knocks me out. I cannot understand why there is no research into this awful condition. If I won the lottery I would fund research into a cure!""",10.0,20
Hytrin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""I have been taking this for night trips to the bathroom .
Started a 3mg  2 years ago and just started slowly increasing to 10mg. I stopped taking due to the side effects of rapid pounding heart beat, chest pains, dizziness, no real change in sexual functions which is good thing. Not a big change in night trips to the bathroom.
Off to the Doctor today.""",4.0,25
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""Worst experience of my life. Three months of bleeding, constant cramping, acne on my back (which I&#039;ve never had in 24 years), and lightheadedness. Despite the terrible side effects, it ended up being pointless because why would I want to have sex when I&#039;m constantly bleeding.""",1.0,2
Mirtazapine,Depression,"""When I was taking mirtazapine, it worked very well and very fast. My depression completely disappeared. I ended up stopping the medication slowly several months later after I had gained 40 pounds. When I stopped, my appetite went away and I barely eat now. I was not feeling well the last couple months. Very tired and anxiety and hot flashes. Come to find out I am now prediabetic. My blood sugar is really hard to keep up at a normal level. I loved the medication except that I gained so much weight so quickly and now I am stuck with blood sugar problems.""",8.0,14
Lurasidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was just taken off my previous meds 200 mg Lamictal 30 mg Prozac after a week of involuntary commitment and put on 30/40 mg Latuda one daily at bedtime ..I feel confused ..manic..I&#039;m not completely sure if I&#039;m awake or dreaming most of the time ..I think I was given a placebo ! This crap isn&#039;t working for me.I just wanna be normal I have ZERO motivation to do anything""",1.0,43
Butisol Sodium,Sedation,"""I was prescribed this medication for treatment-resistant insomnia, but I&#039;ve found that it actually works best for relieving anxiety and promoting general relaxation. I have social anxiety especially. I took one before a wedding, and it really helped me be able to interact with others (rather than sit in a corner alone). In terms of the insomnia, Butisol knocks me out a couple of hours earlier than other medications I&#039;ve tried. Also, experiencing no hangover or side effects the day after is a huge bonus""",9.0,2
Atomoxetine,ADHD,"""This medication was not a good match for me. I was dizzy, nauseous and sleepy. I had to move very slowly in order not to make side effects worse. I only took one 45mg dose. I was given a verbal list of possible side effects from the pharmacist. I tried to keep an open mind as everyone may not experience negative side effects but in this case I did. I am an adult with ADD so I was prescribed this to help symptoms of inattention. The side effects lasted 24 hrs.""",1.0,41
Aripiprazole,Major Depressive Disorde,"""This drug was a life saver. I was put on this medication after going through a tough bout of post partum depression right after having the baby. If I hadn&#039;t gotten help when I did I&#039;m sure it was becoming psychosis. After taking Ability along with anti-depressant and smtg for anxiety for a couple weeks I was finally able to see the light again. Wasn&#039;t sure I&#039;d  ever be normal again but thankfully I was able to figure it out and function again.""",9.0,14
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""I have been on Topamax for eight months.  Prior to that I was having clusters of migraines (5 to 7 per month).  I have had two total migraines since starting the medication.  Recently my doctor increased my dosage to decrease the breakthrough migraines.  I do have the tingling in my hands/feet, and have lost 35 pounds (but needed to).  I also was a soda drinker prior to taking the medicine, but have not drank soda since starting Topamax.  I do struggle with memory and finding words.  Although the side effects are problematic, they do not outweigh the benefits of not having migraines.""",9.0,40
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""Not good at all when your use to taking endocet""",2.0,3
Lexapro,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""This medication has literally given me my life back!  I struggle with depression and anxiety and for those out there reading this and looking to find someone you can relate to.  Let me tell you, you aren&rsquo;t alone.  I started this drug about 6 months ago and when I first started, I, like you, came to this site looking for reviews to help me get through it.  Like other people on this board have mentioned it takes about 4 weeks to get used to it.  I had to take it in conjuncture to Clonepan because it made my anxiety a lot worse at first and I was super paranoid about it and having panic attacks.  Just breath.  You will make it through and the other side is life as it should be!  Stick with it it&rsquo;s worth it !!""",10.0,35
Belviq,Weight Loss,"""I started taking Belviq a week ago and I&#039;ve already lost 6 pounds. The first day I took it I noticed a difference, my appetite had decreased. I&#039;m no longer craving sweets. I haven&#039;t started to excerise yet but plan to start soon. I&#039;m excited about my Belviq journey.""",10.0,24
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on Tri-Sprintec since I was 16, and I&#039;m almost 21 now.  When I started taking it, the only thing I noticed is that I went from an A to a C cup in bra size.  Lately I&#039;ve had the most ridiculous PMS and mood swings.""",7.0,9
Humira,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""It was a clearly effective drug...I started feeling better the week of the first injection. However I had a very bizarre reaction involving a high, persistent fever for more than 3 days, swollen lymph nodes all over my body, hives, severe eye pain, and a dramatic drop in the number of white blood cells.""",1.0,59
NuvaRing,Birth Control,"""I have been Nuvaring for about 4 months now...I love it. I switched to Nuva Ring because birth control pills make me sick to my stomach. The only problem I have found I have had is when inserting it I never did it right and it would kind of poke out a little. But after talking to my doctor and learning some tricks I haven&#039;t had any problems.""",9.0,0
Metronidazole,Diverticulitis,"""The pills should be coated.  They are extremely hard to swallow and taste terrible.  They leave a very meltallic taste in your mouth. """,1.0,30
Contrave,Weight Loss,"""As soon as the side effects started coming on, which was about an hour after taking the first pill, I regretted trying this medicine. A wave of numbness spread over the top of my brain into my the back of my eyes. I felt very panicky and dizzy and checked my blood pressure.  I started telling my husband all my side effects in case I became unconscious and he had to tell the paramedics.  Very scary.  Took a nap for a few hours. That helped, but I will never take it again. No way.""",1.0,16
Implanon,Birth Control,"""Got mine 4 months now. So disappointed. Have my period non stop and my face looks terrible! I want it removed asap and get back on Yaz. My skin was in perfect condition while I was on Yaz.""",2.0,35
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this medication for about 6 years.  Its fine at first, then everything just gets awful. The two positives are my skin stays clear, although my skin has never been prone to acne, and I&#039;ve never gotten pregnant. Also, it never caused weight gain for me. Aside from that, I wouldn&#039;t recommend. I feel so depressed all of the time and my anxiety is through the roof. All I want to do is sleep. Not to mention my sex drive is completely nonexistent. It gets 4/10 because it does its job as birth control effectively as long as you take it correctly. But what does the effectiveness matter if you never have the drive to have sex. Looking for a dependable alternative that works and won&#039;t cause weight gain or acne so I can stop taking this""",4.0,4
Suprax,Sinusitis,"""This drug got me well when NOTHING else would.  I had been sick for four months and had seen countless specialists and taken many prescription drugs and inhalers.  Nothing worked until I took this drug and Qnasl.  I was well in one week!!!  I believe it worked miracles.""",10.0,3
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Went through the whole process pre -dosage and followed all directions.  Took first dose as instructed at 7:00 pm with second dose to be done at 2:30 am day of colonoscopy.  Drank the first application of bad tasting stuff and drank 2 more 16 oz cups of water and waited.

NOTHING HAPPENED.  Not even a fart.  Should I take the second dose?

I am typing this at 3:35 in morning.  Just called the &quot;digestive consultants&quot; where my doc works and was told by sleepy on call doc &quot;No colonoscopy for you.  No way you&#039;ll be clean. Call the office at 7 and let them know you&#039;ll need a different prep.&quot;

A month of waiting, changing schedules, 3days of &quot;prep&quot; prior to the dosage and guess what?  IT DIDN&#039;T WORK.""",1.0,10
Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine,Migraine,"""I&#039;ve had migraines for 40 years. This works 9 out of 10 times, usually in about 20 minutes. Occasionally I&#039;ve had to take a second pill or dose, but 1 pill almost always does the trick. The other 10 % of the times I use Maxalt or its generic form. My insurance has recently dropped coverage for this inexpensive, very effective drug.  I&#039;m not happy and plan to appeal for coverage.""",9.0,14
Avelox,Sinusitis,"""On day 3 of 7 being treated for Pneumonia, Sinusitis and Ear Infection. 

PROS: I can breathe again. I feel like the pressure in my chest is lifting. My ear pain is almost completely gone. 

CONS: Extreme fatigue, Severe body pain (hands, wrists, ankles and knees), Insomnia""",3.0,20
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Pros: less acne, birth control, easy to use - you don&#039;t have to think about it a lot.
Cons: While on the ring I gained 40 lbs, developed severe anxiety to the point where I would become so nervous that I would shake - if never experienced anxiety before, and began to develop eczema on my face - every time I was sexual my face got very red and splotchy.""",7.0,3
Imitrex,Migraine,"""I am perimenopausal age 53 and for last several years suffered from debilitating migraines. I days wasted because I was too sick from these headaches. Forget Excedrin for migraines or any other OTC drugs no relief whatsoever.
This past weekend I had a migraine that pretty much knocked me out -
 the pain was horrific, nausea, vomiting and cried like a baby.
Finally went to emergency room and they gave me Imitrex. .. Within 30 minutes headache was gone. I was very sleepy but I don&#039;t know if that&#039;s a side effect or just from not sleeping the prior 3 days.""",10.0,4
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I am 19yrs old. I have been taking Lutera for about 3yrs now. I am 4&#039;11 and I weigh around 90lbs. When I first got on the pill it made me nauseous, had headaches, body aches, and cramps. But that only lasted the first 3 days. Before I started I weighed around 98lbs. So I believe the pill made me lose weight. But other than that my periods, when I got on the pill got regular. Before I got on the pill I couldn&#039;t tell when I was going to have my period and when my periods did come they would make me so sick to where my mom had to take me to the ER since they were so bad. And my period would last 7 days. Now my period only lasts 5 days and light flow and barely any cramps! I am so happy taking this pill!""",10.0,8
Claritin-D,Nasal Congestion,"""As an industrial insulation specialist I have spent the last 6 years of my life suffering from chronic sinusitis, constant fatigue, pressure in sinuses and behind my eyes, ear infections, sinus infections, colds in all seasons. After extensive doctor visits and lots and lots of medical bills I finally ran into an amazing doctor in the E.R. My sinuses had taken me on a turn for the worst, constant blurry vision, headaches, sinus pressure and pain, pain in ears, dry throat, disorientation, pain at the base of my skull, and constant fatigue. This doctor turned me on to Claritin D. I have felt like a brand new person ever since. I am loving life again, and living to the fullest. Thank you so much for changing my life Claritin D.""",10.0,95
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I absolutely love nexplanon! I first got the previous version (implanon) about 3 1/2 years ago and I still had a semi-regular period but no really bad side effects. Very good at preventing pregnancy, and I love how I can just forget about it for 3 years and have no problems! I got it replaced about 6 months ago, it was a very easy process and the doctor switched me from implanon to nexplanon which is basically the same except for the fact that nexplanon has a  dye to help it show up in imaging. This time around, I basically never get a period...some spotting every once in a while but nothing much. Sometimes I have sore breasts but it&#039;s all worth it! Very effective and easy. Will choose again when I need a replacement in 2 1/2 years!""",10.0,4
Dabigatran,Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation,"""I&#039;ve taken Pradaxa for almost three months.  For the first couple of weeks, I thought I would be one of the fortunate ones as I had no side effects.  However, the longer I take it, the more side effects I experience.  I cannot take it on an empty stomach, or even with only a light meal.  I have heartburn, especially at night, plus the bowel issues, which seem to get worse daily.  I don&#039;t want to go back to Coumadin, though.  I&#039;m going to have ablation surgery and if it goes as planned, I hope to be able to stop taking blood thinner after a few weeks.""",7.0,64
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""A couple of summers ago, I got a spider bite that unfortunately developed into a full blown MRSA outbreak, which spread to multiple parts of my body! I ended up being hospitalized for 3 weeks while trying to clear up the horribly painful infection, where they gave Me extreme doses of antibiotics &amp; Dilaudid (4mg) IV every 2 hours. Within moments of each dose, ALL the pain would fade away &amp; I&#039;d get incomparable relief!!! However on the opposite extreme, the tablet form of this medicine (hydromorphone) that the doctor sent Me home on, didn&#039;t even compare. I couldn&#039;t even tell after taking it, I would rate the pill form a 1!""",10.0,62
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m one of the 5%, that experience all the VERY bad side effects that no one mentioned when I got the implant. I used it for 8 months after the birth of my son.  It was removed 6 months ago and now I&#039;m having to see a Endocrinologist, due to the continuing hormone imbalance Implanon caused.  I lost hair, gained 50 pounds, acne, facial hair, mood swings, fatigue, slept most of the time, no libido, just plain MISERABLE. Not to mention I missed out of enjoying my son&#039;s 1st year of life.  """,1.0,28
Apri,Birth Control,"""I guess it does what it&#039;s supposed to, prevents pregnancy!  I have been on it for 2 months and the weight gain in my belly is ridiculous!  I&#039;ve gained 5 pounds. My mood is all whacked out. I plan on quitting.""",5.0,7
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""Hey ladies (: 
 Well I&#039;ve had this for 4 years all together and I actually got it taken out earlier today! Mainly because I don&#039;t really want it anymore. 
 
   My experience was great! 
      The insertion is nothing, they numm you up first and boom). It lasts for three years. The side effects I had is, when I did get my period it lasted for a long time.&amp;&amp;  Not really sexual. 
  But everyone is different ! I read a lot about how girls gain weight because of it, well that didn&#039;t happen to me. 
I really do recommend it.""",9.0,3
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I got this in during a very stressful time, finished my 3rd year in college, bf of a few months went to europe for a couple months, started a new job, and training for soccer.  It has made me turn into a psycho bitch with crazy mood swings.  I was a couple weeks late on my period, but let me tell you 3 weeks later my period started and has been going on for 2.5 weeks.  Ive had crazy anxiety and severe depressed moods, lost a few pounds, socially limited myself, &amp; lethargic.""",3.0,8
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started 12/13 @175 lbs , I&#039;m 5.9 1/2 tall
I weighed myself last Friday 12/23 I&#039;m down to 170.
I&#039;m drinking MORE WATER every day. I keep my 24oz cup nightly and sipping on it until all gone.

I do run 1x a week, ride my bike to the gym  2x a week.

I&#039;m a avid runner for 16yrs now and 51 years old  we ALL know weight can creep back up, so I need a little push and Adipex, exercise, cutting my calories, process foods had been a challenge, but worth it. 

Say NO to the office holiday potlucks, sweet treats has help me.""",10.0,8
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""I was prescribed Prozac last year for depression and OCD. The first three days taking it were hard for me. My depression worsened and I was having terrifying nightmares every night. I went back to my doctor, explained to him how I was feeling and I was immediately taken off and switched to something else. Everyone reacts differently to different medications, but make sure you tell your doctor if your depression worsens or you feel more anxious or have nightmares.. The nightmares every single night was what made my doctor know that Prozac wasn&#039;t for me.. Even if it&#039;s supposed to take 2-3 weeks, or however many, to kick in, make sure you tell your doctor you&#039;re not feeling well!! Let them decide what the best decision is for you. :)""",1.0,33
Enbrel,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""I have been using Enbrel for almost 2 years with great success. Only recently it stopped working for me. The morning stiffness, hand swelling and all the pain that goes with it was back. My Doctor just started me on Remicade and it started working almost immediately. So don&#039;t fret if it stops working for you. I did like doing my own injections with Enbrel, with Remicade it&#039;s a 2 hour infusion by your Doctor every 2 months.""",5.0,48
Adipex-P,Obesity,"""I started taking Adipex on 02.25.2016. My beginning weight was 235 pounds and as of today, I weight 211.4. So far I have lost 23.6 pounds. This medicine does work. My doctor was not happy with my weight gain since I have been out of work due to an injury on the job and prescribed this medicine to me to help me lose weight. Working out does help. I probably would have more weight off of me but dealing with a neck and back injury does limit the ability to workout quite a bit. I have had one side effect from this medicine, dry mouth! I drink a ton of water now! I cannot stand the taste of sodas anymore since I have been drinking water for so long.""",10.0,39
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I got my skyla put in in September of 2015. As many of you I had cramping after it was in but mine went away after a DAT or two. Since then I haven&#039;t had problems. My period has gotten lighter as the months pass. I still get my period but I&#039;ll get it for about 1.5-2 weeks with only 1 heavy day and then all the other days are light. But the bonus is I won&#039;t get my period for 2 months after that. I don&#039;t get cramping nearly as much anymore maybe once or twice in a few months. Every once in a while I feel like I can feel,it inside me which is weird but it only last for a minute. I will be getting the skyla again once this one needs to be replaced! I love it!""",9.0,5
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I had implanon put in 3 times. Before implanon I would skip 2 or 3 months of my cycle then it would just hit me like a train bleed for a month straight, excruciating cramps, and never regular! I was put on implanon to regulate or erraticate it completely. I haven&#039;t had a problem since then. I can go 6 months without a period bleed for 3 days or so then go like 6 more months without one. Everyone&#039;s bodies have different reactions but my experience has been very pleasant. It&#039;s going on 9years since I got the first one put in.""",10.0,6
Linzess,,"""I have diagnosed with small bowel bacterial overgrowth.  I had eaten at a restaurant last September and had gotten very sick from the food, and have had stomach problems since then; bloating and constipation.  The GI prescribed me Linzess a few days ago. I took first one yesterday and a few hours later I had such horrible, severe diarrhea.  My stomach cramped most of the day and was pretty nauseated to where all I felt comfortable eating was toast and Cream of Wheat.   Just took my second one, will see if that was a one time effect or if it&#039;ll happen again.  If it does, will not take any more as the diarrhea was so so severe that I&#039;d rather put up with the bloating and constipation than the severe diarrhea.""",6.0,14
Medroxyprogesterone,Endometriosis,"""I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis at 17 years old. After being on Lupron for 6 months, my doctor proceeded to put me on Depo for the rest of my life until I decide to have kids, and then back on the shot afterwards. I am now on my 5th shot and I&#039;ve had horrible endometriosis pain(not cramps, very different pain) and have had my period for 2 weeks. I am not sure the Depo is working correctly with my body but other than that, the previous shots have made almost all pain from my endometriosis go away.""",7.0,9
Xanax,Anxiety,"""Way too addictive. Very expensive in my country, and gives me extreme vivid dreams/nightmares. But the mellow feeling is nice after a panic attack. Stops dead on track panic, and almost any emotional crisis. But I prefer to stay away. I changed to Klonopin.""",6.0,18
Magnesium hydroxide,Constipation,"""I took the recommended dose at 9:30 am after horrible constipation cramps and bloating. Nothing but stomach gurgling occured that entire day. I had to take another dose that evening around 7 pm. Still...nothing by bedtime. I didn&#039;t get relief until around 9 am the next morning and from that point on I was afraid to move or leave the toilet. And it took about a full 10 hours of off and on emergency bathroom trips (those uh oh! Get up and run! kinds) to get it all out.""",8.0,40
Insulin detemir,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Before starting Levemir, I was on Janumet, Glipizide, and Invokana.  The Invokana triggered a rapid (over a 3 month period) weight loss from 138 pounds down to 115 pounds.  I felt miserable.  Thirsty, cotton mouth, constant urination, leakage, etc.  My glucose went up from around 130 to an average of 240.  My doctor took me off Invokana and started me on Levemir.  The results were astounding!!  Within a week, my fasting glucose was down to 100 and my weight started to increase.  After 2 months, my weight is at 131..  All of the dehydration symptoms are gone!!  I can&#039;t wait to see what A1C level a month from now (3 months on Levemir)   I now feel physically and MENTALLY much better.""",10.0,10
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""Switched from xanax 2mg 1/2 to one tab 2x daily (AN for anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder) to Xanax xr 1mg twice daily with .5 xanax once daily AN for panic. The only thing Xanax Xr did was give me waves of relief, along with waves of anxiety also. Went through my xanax script quicker as it helped greatly compared to XR &amp; needed less. Alprazolam is meant for short acting Anxiety relief. XR is marketing scheme, cost 26$ comp. to 0$ for xanax(w/ ins) Clonazepam,or Diazepam is much more suited for longer acting benzos that help with anxiety. Xanax XR makes it more difficult to stop using &amp; get addicted much easier,than safely taking your regular xanax, as can break em apart, if you feel you need less one day, one week, you can wean yourself easier""",3.0,15
Topamax,Migraine Prevention,"""This is the 2nd time in 10 yrs a neurologist has put me on Topomax.  I am on 125 mg a day.  The side effects are horrible and the migraines are worse than ever.  Neuro refuses to take me off it after I have told him I do not like this drug or its many side effects.  I was told I was a lost cause.""",1.0,25
Doxycycline,Acne,"""A year ago my doctor prescribed Doxine (doxycycline) and I found that after about 2 weeks of taking a tablet a day and increasing my usual water consumption, my skin started getting better and much more clear. A relief after struggling with mid-teen acne. Eventually my skin was fine (3 months after starting) and I stopped, thinking that it was now my body and not the medicine that was healing my skin. But soon afterwards my acne started appearing once more, and so I began taking doxycycline again about 2 months ago. It&#039;s been great and I&#039;ve really got my confidence back as my skin naturally is quite oily and acne prone. Note that while taking the medicine it is still common to get a tiny pimple or two sometimes as the drying process of the skin isn&#039;t so intense on this medication. My only side effects were my increased desire for water and a slight aversion to strong sunlight.""",8.0,16
Contrave,Obesity,"""I have been on Contrave since Nov 24, 2015. The first week the only symptom I noticed was dry mouth. I have not weighed myself yet. Although I have already started the medication, I&#039;m not so much focused on the pounds lost than I am with controlling my eating/smoking habits. I start going to the gym next week so I am very excited that this medicine will help me quit smoking and in turn get me motivated to working out and losing the weight. I have noticed I have not been as hungry and I&#039;m drinking more water. I am now up to 2 pills a day and have only noticed a slight headache along with dry mouth, but I will remain positive.""",9.0,5
Acetaminophen / caffeine / magnesium salicylate,Muscle Pain,"""This is the ONLY over the counter pain reliever that works for me.  I have given it to friends and they were amazed by the relief they felt from this product.  I only wish that it was not so hard to find. """,10.0,5
Clindamycin / tretinoin,Acne,"""I used Ziana for over 4 months and saw zero results. It also made my skin incredibly oily. I lost hope in the product..""",1.0,18
Macrobid,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I was prescribed macrobid for a 3 day course, 2 doses a day. The first day I seemed to be getting better, but then I woke up at 4:15am the morning of the second day with chest pains. Throughout the day I suffered from headaches, chest pains, muscle and joint aches, nausea, dizziness, fever and chills. Now on the third day, and though I&#039;m not feeling as ill anymore, I&#039;m still dealing with chest, back and stomach pains. Can&#039;t even tell if treating the UTI because I&#039;ve been in so much pain. Worst experience I&#039;ve ever had with antibiotics - would definitely never use macrobid again!""",2.0,26
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""This medicine at the dosage I&#039;m taking (7.5 mg) doesn&#039;t work for me. I finally get to sleep 2-3 hours after taking it and then I feel like I&#039;m in a daze the next day.""",1.0,10
Vilazodone,Depression,"""Since I started taking Viibryd I have been happy and have had energy to do things again. My Dr gave me some samples of the starter box that started out at 10 MG for the first week. Then increased to 20 MG on the second week. I&#039;ve been on 20 mgs for two months and I feel better than I&#039;ve felt in years.  Before I started taking it I always felt down and out and always wanted to lay around on the couch. The only thing that I have bad to say about it is that on the first 4 or five days my stomach stayed upset and I felt very nauseated. But after about 5 days it passed and I started feeling great!  If I could recommend this to everyone that is feeling depressed I would!  It is a wonder drug to me!""",10.0,66
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""Do not use this if you suffer from anxiety. This made mine way worse, I&#039;ve been suffering anxiety, depression, and bad mood swings since taking this. I have had two periods each month with bad cramping.""",2.0,6
Fluconazole,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""This takes 6+ months, but did clear up a decades long infection.""",9.0,39
Enalapril,High Blood Pressure,"""This medicine is great""",10.0,50
ProAir RespiClick,"Asthma, acute","""Have your doctor give you a real inhaler.  A doctor told me about how you get so much more medicine with this thing.  Not sure if that is incorrect or if the medicine is just ineffective, but either way, its not good.""",1.0,14
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Acne,"""I have never left a review for any kind of drug or medication before but felt that I needed to for Yasmin in case there were other people in my situation. I am 21 and have had quite mild acne since I was about fifteen, however, around four months ago (after two years using implanon as contraception) I experienced a terrible breakout. I used every topical I could think of and was borderline suicidal over the state of my skin before my doctor mentioned the implanon can often contribute to bad hormonal acne. I got it taken out that same day and started on Yasmin, and within less than two months I have no active acne whatsoever and am focusing on healing my scarring. This pill has been a godsend for me.""",10.0,21
Apremilast,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""I was diagnosed with PA in 2005..was on MTX Enbrel Humira...in 2011 I was taken off the Enbrel because I developed Basel Cell Carcinoma and was told that the BC was from the suppression of my immune system.  Now the PA came back with a vengeance in July 2015 I went to my Rheum and she told me of Otezla and started me on sample packs. She said it does not suppress the immune system so of course I was so happy.  Still as of today I am not approved by my ins co...they say I need to try Enbrel Humira and Stellara!!!!   My Dr is running out of sample pacs and I am livid now because I just got off the phone with Ins Supervisor and she said Otezla does suppress the immune system and I should be trying the other &quot;Preferred Drugs&quot;...HELLO????  HELP""",5.0,32
Duloxetine,ibromyalgia,"""I was in a clinical trial for fibromyalgia with Cymbalta.  It helped tremendously, I was in a double blind study but could definitely tell the difference in being on a minimal dose and therapeutic dose. This was in 2008 and I have taken it since with great success in improving (not eliminating) the aches and pain. Now my doctor wants to wean me off and I don&#039;t want to be off of it.""",10.0,84
Mirena,Birth Control,"""Mirena, it gave me depression and very moody and short tempered.  I am getting it removed. Its just been 1 month and my husband said I don&#039;t act normal.""",1.0,13
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had this birth control for over a month now and I love it. I bled for about four more days after insertion and haven&#039;t had a period yet. Or spotting. The doctor told me if I had prolonged bleeding that I could go to him, get some pills and the bleeding would stop. Most girls are too embarrassed about doing that. But there is something to stop the excessive bleeding.""",10.0,1
Terconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&#039;ve did the 7 day vaginal cream treatment. At first it felt great! but after the treatment I still feel the burning and itching sensation""",5.0,14
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Got my first shot May 17, 2015 it didnt seem to make me feel funny etc. In early July I had my first period, the cramps were so bad I left work early. August 14, 2015 I started my period. August 18th i got my shot, still bleeding to this day. Its been almost 3 months and I am still bleeding. It sucks. My sex drive is completely gone. No wonder its effective, constsntly bleeding and guys disgust you lol. I do not recommend this product, but each woman is different. I&#039;m also going to try Mirena if the bleeding ever stops.""",1.0,8
Lisinopril,High Blood Pressure,"""55 year old female with hypertension, blood pressure generally around 160/95. Started lisinopril and experienced nausea, flushing and all over sick feeling had to stop medication after 1 day and even missed a day of work due to the side effects.""",1.0,35
Allegra-D 24 Hour,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Allergra D, is the best medicine for my allergies and I&#039;ve taken just about every over the counter medicine. I have terrible hay fever and I&#039;m allergic to almost all grasses, trees, pollen in my region (Midwest- Illinois). My allergist suggested that I move to Arizona. 
Unlike Allegra D 12-hour, I&#039;m having trouble with side effects: insomnia, nausea, heart burn, cramping. The stomach-related effects are beginning to taper off, but the insomnia isn&#039;t.""",9.0,18
Wellbutrin SR,Depression,"""I credit Wellbutrin for my life. Started taking 150mg Wellbutrin SR 15 years ago to combat the sleepy side effect of prozac (taken for depression). About a year later I dropped the Prozac (because of sexual side effects). the Wellbutrin is enough to keep me normal. Over the 14 years I have tried 1: The no name brand (almost a disaster- made me sleepy &amp; more depressed-fortunately i figured it out before getting suicidal) 2: The name brand long acting version- again made me sleepy and more depressed. 3. Took 2 by accident once or twice- ok until it wears off, then withdrawal feeling/depressed. 4. Sometimes I take one in the afternoon (when I am unemployed and more depressed) this works pretty well provided I take it before 3pm- or keeps me awake.""",10.0,20
Reglan,Lactation Augmentation,"""Took it while breastfeeding to help increase my milk production. While it worked for that, it also put me into a severe depression, which I had never experienced before. My family and doc were convinced I was suffering from PPD (just the phrase, &quot;How are you?&quot; would send me sobbing). After doing a little research, I learned of the side-effect and stopped taking it. The symptoms ceased almost immediately. About 2 weeks later, as my milk production slowed, I thought I&#039;d give it another try (thinking I&#039;d be able to combat the feelings, now that I knew the cause). Within a few hours I could literally feel the black cloud of depression descend. It was terrifying. I never took another pill, and have never had another bout of depression.""",1.0,2
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""Over the last couple of years, all of the stress from moving far away from my family and having a stressful job got to me.  I started to experience panic and anxiety every now and again, to a build up of where I couldn&#039;t function or leave the house.  I was first put on Lexapro, and I had a terrible experience and thought I was going to die.  I finally made it back home to my old family doctor who decided to to try me on Zoloft, first at 25mg for a week and then 50 mg.  The first 3-4 weeks I noticed absolutely no change, and was taking Klonopin and anti-nausea meds to survive.  Then about 5 weeks in I noticed a profound difference.  I was my normal self!  I could go out in public, function, and fight off the panic/anxiety.  So happy now!""",10.0,73
Implanon,Birth Control,"""Hi guys, question actually. I have been on it for about a month and I have experienced quite a lot of bleeding. Which isn&#039;t so worrisome. Except for the fact that controlling my appetite has been an issue, I don&#039;t have any crazy complaints. The reason I had the implant inserted to begin with was because I had a miscarriage, and it was horrible and I never wanted to go through anything like that again. But, since I&#039;ve had it placed, I have felt so incredibly tired, similar to when I was pregnant. Is this a possible side effect?""",8.0,1
Bupropion,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I hated this medication. It gave me insomnia, I was agitated and fidgety all the time. I was on it for 3 days and noticed I couldn&#039;t handle it. I was on for 200mgs per day. In order for me to sleep I had to take 10mgs of melatonin. I was good prior to being on antidepressants. I was also shuddering and had tremors.""",1.0,8
Irbesartan,Diabetic Kidney Disease,"""I&#039;ve been taking Avapro to prevent diabetic kidney disease, as I only have half of one kidney left after two bouts of kidney cancer.  So far, so good.  The Avapro has lowered my blood pressure also - sometimes goes a little too low, which is when I feel tired.  Other than that I have no noticeable side effects.  However, my doctor will have to find some other medication to protect my remaining partial kidney because my insurance company won&#039;t pay for Avapro anymore - even though my doctor says nothing else works as well.  """,9.0,39
Lexapro,Anxiety,"""Hi I&#039;ve been taking lexapro since 2014
it helps a lot
although I still have some anxiety but it works wonders, no side effects I take 20mg""",7.0,14
Buprenorphine,Opiate Dependence,"""This medication is God send.  I have been an opiate addict for over 10 years. I have tried Methadone, Suboxone, being totally sober (which caused me to go insane as well as suicidal).  I truly have hope for my future now and after about 14 years of searching to just feel &quot;normal&quot; I finally do.  Within two weeks of getting my dosage correct my parents and friends could see a MAJOR difference in me, my attitude towards life, my appearance, my motivation and overall happiness.""",10.0,82
Bupropion,Depression,"""I was prescribed Wellbutrin XR 300 mg over two years ago.  Prior to that, I had tried at least seven other anti-depressants.  None of the other drugs helped my depression.  I am so grateful for Wellbutrin.""",10.0,39
Phenol,Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis,"""Works immediately and numbs the throat.""",9.0,2
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I started taking Phentermine on 4/1/2015.  I am a 5&quot;5&#039; female, 36 years old and I weighed 220 lbs.  Having 2 kids back to back really added a lot of weight in a really short amount of time and I was at a loss as to what to do.  I tried every diet I could think of but always ended up failing because lets face it, I dont have time to add another thing to my plate.  I am a wife, a mother of 2 small kids, a student and I work full time.  Not only has Phentermine given me the energy I need to keep up with my little ones, but I am maintaining school, work and home duties with no problem - I also exercise every day and eat 3 small meals a day.  As of 4/15/2015, I have lost 10 pounds! I love it so far!""",9.0,19
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I have just started week 3 and still continue to smoke. I have no real desire to quit other than to be healthier for my children. During week one I noticed my smoking decreased from around a pack a day to a half pack a day, week two I still had some urge to smoke but could not stand more than 3 cigarette&#039;s per day. I just started week three and so far have not had a desire to smoke. This drug really works and I think if there is some willpower and want to succeed in place it works very well. Another plus to this medication is it reduces my desire to eat as well, so far I have lost 6 pounds. The negatives.... trouble sleeping, nausea, constipation, fatigue.""",10.0,14
Sprintec,Endometriosis,"""The excruciating pain I had been experiencing with my periods, went away almost instantly with Sprintec, but I did have (painless) breakthrough bleeding that hasn&#039;t let up so I&#039;m trying a different brand.""",8.0,8
Apri,Birth Control,"""At first I was very pleased with Apri. I initially began taking birth control to control severe PMS and cramping and have switched pills 3 times, most recently to Apri. After taking it for 6 months, however, it stopped controlling my PMS and hormones and after three months of getting my heavy periods/cramps again I went into a new (different) doctor and found out I had high blood pressure. As an athletic, non-smoking, health nut 18 year old I was shocked at this information, and my new doctor explained to me how they were going to discontinue providing prescriptions for this pill as well as several others because of these issues. """,1.0,1
Dihydroergotamine,Migraine,"""I&#039;ve been experiencing migraines for over 30 years.  I started injecting DHE 9 days ago and haven&#039;t had a single migraine.  This hasn&#039;t happened since I started getting migraines and I&#039;ve been on many medications including Botox.  I don&#039;t expect to never get another migraine but I&#039;m enjoying this time while it lasts.  I do believe that the DHE will control my migraines and keep them to a minimum which has never been done before.  I normally average 25 migraines a month.  If DHE can reduce my migraines to once a week, I&#039;ll be thrilled.""",10.0,8
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""Although this medicine helps you fall asleep, you will not stay asleep. I would get a migraine an hour into my slumber then toss &amp; turn all night and of course the cranky morning ensues. This med caused more migraines for me, stomach pain, and less sleep and that hardly outweighs my regular migraine schedule of pain three days in a row. More pain does not equal beneficial.""",1.0,4
Morphine,Chronic Pain,"""BRING BACK AVINZA! I&#039;ve had a C1-C2 Chronic Pain for 36 years now. The closest I have come to how things were before some illegal drunk in an 18-wheeler truck was allowed to kill two friends, change another friend&#039;s life, &amp; ruin my life, has been AVINZA. It&#039;s been a year &amp; my life again turned upside down, as I have yet to find another Morphine that compares to AVINZA. Of course I am refused to try MS- Contin, or Oxy-contin, even though I&#039;ve taken Narcotics responsibly now for almost 25 years. Just bring back AVINZA, as I know there has to be other people like me, though I fear from experience- that we who suffer from Chronic Pain, are looked at as irrelevant, and why AVINZA was taken away from us!""",10.0,24
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""Honestly, it is a pretty effective birth control but it does have some nasty side effects. I&#039;ve been using it for over 6 months and have had no pregnancy scares. After reading reviews I asked my husband if thought I have been depressed since I started taking it and he said yes without hesitation. So that is definitely a downside to the Nuvaring. The biggest issue for me is that I&#039;ve probably gained 40 lbs since I started and I&#039;ve been the same weight for years. I have stretch marks all over my body. It is so awful. I knew weight gain was possible but this has been the worst side effect for me. As nice as it is to not have to think about birth control more than once a month, I am going to stop. I don&#039;t want to keep gaining weight like this""",4.0,5
Terconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This cream&#039;s dosage is long - 7 days. I wish it was shorter. However, as soon as I inserted the first dose on first night, I felt immediate relief. Insert cream at night and let it drain out in the morning. Repeat this for 7 days. I wear pantyliners everyday. You may need to change your liner midday in case some cream leaks out. By the 3rd day, I was pretty functional around the house and at work. I&#039;m on day 4 and I still feel a bit itchy, but so much better than before. Remember to stop eating sugar and eat more vegetables and a probiotic to help the yeast die along with the medication. Cream feels soothing. No burn nor skin reaction to cream. So far so good. :)""",8.0,24
Effexor XR,Anxiety,"""I suffered from depression and anxiety all through university. Effexor helped me finish my degree and I couldn&#039;t be happier. Everyone can react differently, just pay attention to your body.""",10.0,8
Clonazepam,Anxiety,"""Works fast and is great for anxiety.  Lasts a long time and really just calms me down through times of stress.  Don&#039;t know what I would do without it.""",10.0,51
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 23 and have never had kids. I was on the DEPO shot for about 6 years and just got on the Skyla in August 2016. The insertion process was painful and extremely uncomfortable. I almost passed out and I usually have a high pain tolerance. I thought I was okay to drive home but the whole time I was hurling over my steering wheel in pain. I was in bed with medicine and a heating pad the rest of the day and honestly two days after. I&#039;m on month 4 almost 5 now and I&#039;ve had TERRIBLE cramps but no periods. They are basically contraction like pains. I get them almost everyday. I don&#039;t know if I should get the Skyla removed or not. These cramps are unbearable. Only a heating pad and laying down helps.""",5.0,7
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""My advice would be to work with your doctor to find the appropriate dosage strength for your needs and also experiment with how often you take it (ie once in the morning for all day relief, or one cap in the morning and then another at midday). I also recommend to each this with high fat food. I&#039;ve been told cottage cheese or yogurt helps. I think once you figured out the best way to take this drug, it works -- it certainly did for me. Be patient.""",9.0,3
Sensipar,Secondary Hyperparathyroidism,"""I took this drug and had no side effects.  On the other hand, it didn&#039;t reduce my blood calcium levels.""",5.0,12
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Menstrual Disorders,"""I love this pill, it works great and I never had any of the possible side effects that could occur. My period always starts on the third inactive pill and my cramps only last one day of my period than the usual five. I also love that I can manipulate when I do and don&#039;t want my period to occur. The only hiccup that I had with Norethin-Estra-Fe was that during the first month of taking it I had a 20 day period but from then on my period settled down and are always on time.""",10.0,0
Silodosin,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,"""Doctor did not warn about the dry ejaculate so I was really spooked that maybe my system had shut down until I googled about it. Otherwise, the medicine did exactly what was needed.  I&#039;m 48 and got a mysterious prostrate infection.  I did have to be at home with a catheter for 3 days waiting for the Cipro to treat the infection and Rapaflo to let me pee.  Apparently good results based on the time.  I dropped my drawers for more strangers that week than anytime since college and was glad to do it.""",10.0,52
Ultram,Pain,"""I took just one 50 mg tablet for shoulder and upper back pain in the evening.  I woke up with a migraine type headache. I am not likely to take anymore. I had no problems with Darvocet, but they took this medication off the market.""",3.0,13
Lo Loestrin Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 5&#039;7&quot;, 150lbs, 27 yr/old, on BC since I was 18. Originally on Yaz, then BeYaz, but realized after stopping BC all together that it was causing me to have ongoing nausea, tiredness and fluid retention issues, so Dr. mentioned I might have estrogen sensitivity I didn&#039;t experience any side effects in the first month of taking this BC at all, my mood was better, period was light, and I was able to lose almost 25lbs (was at 175lbs) following the same diet &amp; exercise plan I had been on while on BeYaz. However, by the second month I began experiencing horrible stomach cramps, to the point where I was unable to move and would eventually throw up from the pain. Once I stopped taking this BC, stomach pains disappeared.""",6.0,3
Deplin,Depression,"""I started this supplement with high hopes.  I was given it to boost the effectiveness of the Pristiq I&#039;m taking.  After using it for over a month I&#039;m disappointed.  Really have experienced no change.  I&#039;ll keep searching for the right combination of meds.""",1.0,11
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""part II: Rock bottom and tried to go cold turkey but couldn&#039;t do it. I looked into other rehab and the only thing I could afford/qualify for was methadone treatment which actually didn&#039;t work for me. I had read about Suboxone but couldn&#039;t afford it until November 2010 when I got insurance! Suboxone is great, it doesn&#039;t completely take the withdrawals but it is 1000 times better than cold turkey or methadone. I have my life back. I just wish it wasn&#039;t so hard/expensive to get on. This needs to be made more available. It is great to be back. (You have to be ready to stop and do need counseling to help with addiction because 99% of the time there are other issues behind the addiction.""",10.0,11
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had it for about a year now and I haven&#039;t had a period at all since the month after I got it inserted...awesome yes..but I&#039;ve also gained about 50 lbs...not so great..I was recently diagnosed with diabetes and I want this thing out asap so I can lose the weight with no complications from it.  I hope to get it removed soon. Will miss the lack of periods but no not miss the weight.""",1.0,4
Mesalamine,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""This drug almost killed me. I started during a flare up in my 2nd trimester. My hair would fall out and kept reporting unexplained protein in my urine at every doc appointment...I lost 15 lbs during pregnancy and was determine high risk. 6 months post term, I started to get severe chills to fever, couldn&#039;t eat, had full colitis symptoms...was hospitalized with cardiac distress, severe anemia and dehydration and stage 4 kidney failure caused by Lialda...mayo clinic detected that the protein in my urine was in fact a side effect from the lialda. I was immediately taken off and my creatin and iron levels began to stabilize and my hair stopped falling out.""",1.0,24
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this birth control for 2 years now. Just recently, the pharmacy only had a generic brand of the pill and gave me that instead. I will definitely be switching back! I love the pill and it hasn&#039;t made me gain any weight. Also my acne cleared up really fast and now I have none! My breasts went up a size also""",10.0,3
Tadalafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I have tried so many tablets like sildenafil, but tadalafil saves me from erectile dysfunction. Just 20 mg of this capsule made my day well. I am happy now..
But as my personal advice before taking this tablet make your mindset free, don&#039;t be in stress.""",10.0,2
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Bacterial Infection,"""Makes me feel anxious buzzing in ears..took the infection away but it makes me feel off..calling the dr in the morning to get off this crap""",2.0,13
Escitalopram,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I was on Celexa 20mg for a full year due to anxiety and panic attacks. The medicine was working great. I had to switch doctors and my new one suggested to a try Lexapro. She said its a cleaner and better medicine then Celexa. I said ok I&#039;ll try it. It&#039;s been two week and no side effects at all. It&#039;s been great. I&#039;m glad I switched. I&#039;m taking 10mg of Lexapro now which is the same as 20mg Celexa.""",10.0,89
Mirena,Birth Control,"""The bleeding got worst while on mirena. Sometimes I would bleeding for 17 days.""",2.0,3
Topiramate,Seizures,"""Topamax is an uncertainty at this time.  I took it decades ago and because no med or mixture of meds controls seizures sufficiently for me I&#039;m circling back.  I&#039;ve noticed major neurological feelings (e.g., tingling) transmitting down my legs to the point that it keeps me awake for many hours, which results in sleep deprivation and then seizure activity.  It&#039;s not good at night.  One reason I stopped the med years ago is because it can cause kidney stones.  Not anything I want on top of seizures plus the tingling, foginess, and fatigue caused by Topamax.""",8.0,5
Ortho Evra,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve used the patch for about 3 years, and I love it. I am horrible about remembering to take the pill, so this was a great option for me. I was on Ortho tri cyclen before that, and didn&#039;t notice any side effects when I switched. However, now that my health insurance has changed, I am forced to switch back to the pill. I will miss using ortho evra!""",9.0,17
Citalopram,Anxiety and Stress,"""I had to start taking Celexa after my mom died 4 years ago and I must say it worked for me. Well my dad died last July and my stress shot out of the roof and my doctor added buspirone and I took it until I felt better and then I quit all my anxiety medicines altogether back in December thinking I got this. Well I had a week long anxiety attack that landed me in the ER. Don&#039;t stop taking your medicines just because you feel good. Now I have to start all over again but I will be better now.""",8.0,94
Dextromethorphan,Cough,"""I took the appropriate dose of Delsym, and 30 minutes later began hallucinating. The following day, I lost all vision and motor control. I took Delsym 3 days ago and am still experiencing side effects.""",1.0,10
Alprazolam,Anxiety,"""helps me very well with my condition.""",10.0,39
Cefditoren,Bronchitis,"""An excellent choice for bronchitis. My friend got relief within 24 hours.""",9.0,4
Isotretinoin,Rosacea,"""Just hitting one month on Accutane. Don&#039;t forget, this is a review for Rosacea, not Acne. I gave it a 9/10 for acne and on Rosacea I will give it an 8/10 so far. I will update the review over time. I was so hesitant to try Accutane with the horror stories, but you have to remember it is for less than 1% of the people that take it. I struggled with depression and have had ZERO depression episodes. Dry eyes and dry lips. Hair thinning a bit, but am not losing any whatsoever. Vivid dreams. That is all. Only had two headaches (minor). This and CeraVe Cleanser   CeraVe Moisturizer has made my rosacea go COMPLETELY away. The redness on my face is gone. It is amazing to me. Good luck to all who go down the Accutane road! Everyone is different.""",8.0,14
Duloxetine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Please DO NOT take this!!!! I have taking it for 7 years it never really worked I don&#039;t know why I kept taking it, When I was diagnose with mood disorder they put me on new meds and took me off cymbalta. They did wean me off BUT I WAS AWFUL THE WITHDRAWALS WERE AND STILL ARE 3 WEEKS LATER SO BAD!!! THE BRAIN ZAPS ARE THE WORST AND THEN THERE IS SWEATING SHAKING NAUSEA PLEASE DON&#039;T EVEN START IT EVEN IF IT MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD""",1.0,16
Medroxyprogesterone,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""At first when I took the shot my life was good. Just recently oct 24th I was due for another one. 2 weeks before the 24th I started to spot. Ok I though because I was due soon. It is now Nov 13th and still bleeding. Due for another shot Dec. I am so over it. It will spot for awhile and then get heavy for about 10 minutes. I am so disgusted.""",1.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""Awful. I had this inserted after my 3rd child in November 2015 for use of birth control and irregular periods. I had this removed just after 3 months because I bled (not spotted) every single day. Post removal, I have been still bleeding for 2 weeks straight. I used this device in conjunction with the pill to try to stop the spotting/bleeding and that did not work at all. I&#039;m on my 4th pack and I still bled with the lowest dose of the pill while on the IUD. The strings also poked my partner during sex so my OB shortened them. At time of removal, he tried several times to take the IUD out because the strings were so short. Mirena should be taken off the market. This non stop bleeding is worse than I&#039;ve ever experienced. DO NOT GET THIS IUD!""",1.0,6
Rivastigmine,Alzheimer's Disease,"""Besides nausea this has improved my mothers life 500 percent..overall improvement wonderful.""",8.0,13
Buspirone,Panic Disorde,"""It caused unbalance &amp; I went unconscious""",1.0,6
Aviane,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the pill for about 6 months and I&#039;ve had so severe issues or complaint about this birth control. I am 22 and this was my first birth control taken and prescribed by my gyno. 
I had no weight gain because I was more conscious of my cravings and I didn&#039;t binge upon them. It&#039;s always about perception and if you&#039;re going to act upon all these desires to eat, clearly you will gain a significant amount of weight. My sex drive remained the same and I&#039;m still very sexually aroused. One obvious side effect that was prevalent would ultimately be my mood swings. I would easily turn super sensitive or get extremely irate if my boyfriend would do something or say something that made me unhappy.

Other than that, I highly recommend Aviane.""",9.0,3
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I frequently get yeast infections.  I&#039;ve used the monistat 7 once before with no problems. Went to use it tonight and within 5 mins the itching and burning was so unbearable! I cried. Did they change something ??? After reading other reviews I guess I&#039;m not the only one who has expierenced this.  Not sure if sucking up the next 6 nights is even worth it. Do not recommend!!!!! You are better off with the itching and buring from the yeast infection itself!""",1.0,8
Verapamil,Migraine Prevention,"""I have never had migraines, but 5 years ago I suddenly had stroke symptoms with hemiplegia on my left side. I have very little residual from that now, but I would get twinges/pinches in 2 distinct places in my brain and was very sensitive to light, noises, movement afterwards. Any concentrating on difficult things would trigger the symptoms, not a good thing for an ICU nurse.  The only thing that controls it is 240mg ER of verapamil. With that I can work and live a normal life. I tried reducing it this year...big mistake.  My symptoms returned....it has taken me almost 2 months to get back to where I was.""",10.0,16
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Was so glad to have found this forum and info! Read through tons of comments and chose what I thought would work best...extremely cold water added to the medication solution, a green apple jolly rancher sucker to lick in between gulps along with a sip of ginger ale here and there. Wasn&#039;t fun but totally doable. Worked within 30 minutes!""",10.0,14
Psoriasin,Dermatitis,"""Will not stop itching, it is not meant to. What it does very well is to keep the skin medicated/lubricated so that it does not itch due to dryness alone. I had used similar meds in the 50&#039;s for childhood eczema, which is why I went to it again 60+ years later. I have yet to find something which will effectively stop itching for anything but a few minutes without deleterious effects.""",8.0,3
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I am 70 years old and smoked for more than 50 years. Taking chantix helped me to quit. I never thought in a million years that I could quit, my family and I thank you !!!!""",10.0,33
Loestrin 24 Fe,,"""I&#039;m fifteen and my doctor prescribed this for me because I have no health insurance and am unable to afford to take the proper tests to figure out the thing that is wrong with me. So far it&#039;s been okay. I&#039;m on my second month and I have experienced spotting in the first month but I was also on antibiotics so I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s from that or not. Overall I really like this pill, it made me start my period on time and although I had painful cramping it only lasted for 4 days and was a lot lighter then usual. I&#039;m not using this as a birth control so I can&#039;t say if it&#039;s a good contraceptive.""",10.0,0
Desvenlafaxine,Depression,"""I am currently one month in and Pristiq is a life saver!
After about an hour I felt energized and extremely optimistic.  I cleaned, got out of bed, and wanted to do stuff for the first 3 days.  Then from 3 days- 3 weeks it was really bad.  I had massive mood swings.  I&#039;d be feeling really good and then VERY VERY horribe and low.  I felt suicidal, angry, and my self esteem was super super low.  I&#039;d also have anxiety attacks.  Then, after about 3 and a half weeks, it just started working. I felt really really good! I got up and hung out with friends and started doing things!  My anxiety was completely gone.  Symptoms I&#039;ve had are increased appetite, headaches, and stomach pains.  

Definitely give this medicine a chance and give it time to kick in.""",10.0,18
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""This is my first time using it. I am on a trip so my mom recommended this to use. It&#039;s been about 25-30 mins since I used the cream and the itching has not gone away! It is was worse then my YI. I will have to suffer through it for the next 6 nights I guess. No sleep for a week.""",2.0,2
"Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated",Influenza Prophylaxis,"""The drug store really pushed the high dose for anyone over 65.  My husband had a severe reaction 1 hour after the vaccination.  He slumped over in his chair and was extremely hot.  He fainted although he did not lose consciousness.  We went to the doctor who told us they would not carry this high dose due to the side effects.  It is a live vaccine.  I would caution anyone about taking this.""",1.0,8
Lamivudine / zidovudine,HIV Infection,"""Its a good medication for treating HIV never had a problem and it was well tolerable with no side affects.""",10.0,2
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I had the mirena coil fitted 4 years ago. My periods became heavier for the first six months. Haven&#039;t had a period now for 2 years brilliant - the down side is weight gain, 3 stone. I&#039;m due to have it removed I want to have another one put in but the weight gain is a big issue.""",7.0,8
Escitalopram,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I posted previously about my depression due to my father passing and I&#039;ve been on 20mg for about 4 months and it helped a little bit for a while but now my depression is as bad as it was before starting the medication. I&#039;m posting this because my previous post had it rated as an 8/10 but I thought I rated it as a 4/10. The side effects when first starting were horrible, I had extreme nausea and massive headaches for the first 3-5 days. It also makes me feel exhausted all the time no matter how much sleep I get.""",4.0,2
Bupropion / naltrexone,Obesity,"""I&#039;ve been on contrave since Nov. 6th, as of today, I&#039;m down 12lbs, my questions are #1 does it make you sleepy, or is it just me? 2nd, has anybody tried eating sweets on this pill? Well we had our Christmas Party at work, and I tell you eating sweets, and drinking any amount of alcohol will have you sick, so don&#039;t do it""",8.0,7
Cyclosporine,Eczema,"""I have suffered with eczema since being 17 and it was manageable. Since having my second child 14 months ago it&#039;s started a a 50 pence peace size on the back of my neck and has now spread all over my neck ears face flares up. I was put on steroids for 10 every two months before I seen the dermatologist and she put on neoral 200mg a day it clears for the first 6 weeks and. Then it&#039;s back with a venagnce big time and am still taking he medication. It it no longer works for me now. I have gone back to steroids today because the flare up is so bad I can&#039;t even leave the house.""",6.0,1
Carisoprodol,Muscle Spasm,"""I have fibromyalgia, neuropathy and osteoarthritis. I have taken Soma for at least 4 years and it really helps me get up and get the things I need to to on a daily basis. I moved to Arizona and the doctors just hate this medication and do not understand how much it has helped me. They have cut my dosage more than half the amount I needed to take so I suffer more since I have been here. I am very careful with it and my body is used to it. I just wish the doctors that I see especially the pain clinic doctor see that it helps me - He just refuses to up the dosage. I do not think it is good to stay on it if you just hurt your leg or something that can be fixed but for people like me with a condition that there is no cure for it helps me more than any of the other medicines.""",10.0,180
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""Works great.""",10.0,23
Amoxicillin / clavulanate,Sinusitis,"""Augmentin gave me a debilitating, unbelievably severe headache. I thought I was going to die due to my head imploding with pain. I was literally screaming! Never again for me...""",1.0,51
Implanon,Birth Control,"""This implanon has been the worst birth control I have taken. I&#039;ve had terrible breakouts, non stop spotting , loss of libido , and it&#039;s causing me to get agitated over ever my little thing. This birth control has caused me to fight with my boyfriend every single day and has slowly been pushing us apart. I&#039;m ready to get this thing the hell out of me.""",1.0,9
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve been on saxenda for 3 weeks today.  I&#039;ve lost 3.5kg. I&#039;ve had some side affects, but nothing I can&#039;t deal with. I have waves of nausea sometimes.  I find if I eat anything really sugary I feel very ill straight after.  So it&#039;s stopped me eating lollies and cakes, which is great as I&#039;ve always been weak around those. I&#039;ve lost my appetite which is great as I&#039;m always was thinking about food, so it&#039;s good to think about other things instead.  I find I can only eat small portions of food otherwise I feel ill, I&#039;m not sure if that&#039;s the drug working or still some side effects. Side effects definitely subside but once my dose increases again I get the side effects. I&#039;m sure once the drug dose stabilises all side effects should disappear.""",9.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I started with this pill to get off the shot but it is no better...I can&#039;t sleep at night I have the worst headaches my cycle is never predictable..I can see blood one day and nothing the next I can have sex one day and still bleed &amp; that&#039;s so embarrassing &amp; disgusting I hate this pill it was the worst choice ever""",1.0,6
Triazolam,Insomnia,"""First time on this medication I don&#039;t see why it works for me everyone body is different I took it an hour before my dental appointment it relaxes your body , but I still felt everything dentist movement and plus there weren&#039;t any sleep  for me I was wide awake it&#039;s ok but I prefer IV sedation thank you""",8.0,4
Cephalexin,Skin or Soft Tissue Infection,"""I was prescribed this as a precaution because I had a mole removed, however I had the worst experience. 
I don&#039;t know if I had food poisoning during the first night of taking it, or if it was entirely the cephalexin, but I had a 12 hour episode of vomiting and diarrhea, after that I was for an entire week with nausea and evidently sick (couldn&#039;t eat anything different than BRAT diet). I decided to stop taking cephalexin and in 12 hours I was MUCH better. 
My doctor said that since we are all different, some antibiotics might not work at all for some of us. This is the first time in my life I had a bad experience with an antibiotic.""",1.0,11
Liraglutide,Weight Loss,"""I have been on Saxenda now for one week and lost 15 pounds.  I never in my life had my appetite go away.  Ever since I been on Saxenda I do not get hungry and I cannot even force myself to eat.   I got on the scale after 3 months from being at the doctor and I could not believe my eyes.  I lost that much weight. I am happy and I am going to reach my goal of 40 lbs.  The worst side effect I had was tiredness.  I am always tired but I am hoping to overcome this soon.  If not I can deal with the for another 2 months until I reach my goal. I would suggest this medicine to anyone that is obese and needs help.  This will definitely help with appetite.""",8.0,22
Lamotrigine,Bipolar Disorde,"""This is the best psych med option I&#039;ve ever had.  Over a six-year period, I had been prescribed a myriad of medicines for bipolar mania and depression, including: Abilify, Wellbutrin, Zyprexa, Celexa, Prozac, Lithium, Geodon, and Tegretol.  Lamictal has been a Godsend.  

Lamictal has not been associated with weight gain nor diabetes (I have type 2, but was diagnosed prior to my prescription).  All psych medicines have side effects, and finding the most benign one can be maddening, and even life-threatening, in my case.  Give this one, at least a shot.""",9.0,134
Bystolic,High Blood Pressure,"""I have been on this medicine for a year now. I have recently realized ( from seeing a new Dr) that I should not have been put on this med. I have to see a cardiologist to get off of Bystolic10 !? Really!? I wish I knew that before I was prescribed this. It&#039;s never really kept my blood pressure in check 100%....so I wanted to stop taking it. But when my Dr said I had to see a specialist I was annoyed. I have come to learn that this med is why I have put on so much weight, feel so tired, deal with numb hands. """,4.0,31
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I was in a car accident in 93 and had to have rods placed in my back. I was prescribed Norco 10 mg for years. The medicine was not helping my pain anymore. I explained this to the Dr aband they prescribed Percocet 10 mg. There isn&#039;t much that normally helps my pain, so I was reluctant to even try Percocet.  I am definitely happy that I allowed the change, because I am in no pain at all now. I would recommend this anyone that had chronic pain. The only disadvantage to the medicine is if you don&#039;t have insurance, the cost is around $100.""",10.0,19
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I have been diagnosed with PCOS and it was chosen that I would take Yasmin. I was fine for 4 months, then I started bleeding and didn&#039;t stop for over 3 weeks! Dreadful pill! Didn&#039;t help properly at all! I don&#039;t advise for anyone to take it!""",1.0,5
Hydromorphone,Pain,"""I read a lot of comments on hydromorphone and thought it would help me greatly with my chronic back pain. So I was shocked when I got the 2mg script and got no relief in pain whatsoever even after taking 6mg. """,1.0,11
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Hi, I took plan b approximately 24 hours after unprotected sex during one of my high fertile days ( 13 days past last period) I felt some pressure cramping on my left side a few hours later. I didn&#039;t get any other side effects until exactly 2 weeks after taking the pill ( which also happened to be the day my period was suppose to start).
ThAt morning I woke up with sore and full breasts, slight cramping, and a tiny bit of brown discharge that was present throughout the day. I had a little streak on my panty liner and I could see a clearish/brown discharge when I would wipe. The brown discharge was on and off for 2 and a half days. It has now been 4 days since I should&#039;ve started my period and I&#039;m constipated, , my boobs still feel hard and full, I&#039;m tired, not feeling motivated and hungry for junk food. 
If I don&#039;t start my period in a couple more days I&#039;m gonna to take a pregnancy test just to make sure. 
Has anyone else had any of the same symptoms as I&#039;ve had? I&#039;ve done so much research online and most girls have some sort of symptoms, bleeding and/or discharge from a few days- a week after taking pill not 2 weeks after. 
Not sure if anyone will read this but I will be back to update if pregnant or just plan b messing me up.""",1.0,18
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""Have been on cymbalta for a little over 3 months. It has changed my life for the better. My anxiety had gotten to the point that I was hiding in the restroom at work during episodes almost everyday. I am able to communicate what I am thinking more clearly. I don&#039;t break out in a sweat if something isn&#039;t going the way I think it should. I feel like myself before the panic/anxiety attacks started several years ago. I was dieting when I started taking cymbalta and lost more weight than I had been averaging. Didn&#039;t have as much appetite as usual, which wasn&#039;t a bad thing. The irritability is gone and I am a lot more pleasant to be around. I am me again.""",9.0,168
Hydroxyzine,Sedation,"""I have had a pre/existing panic disorder for several years and then 7 months ago I tragically lost both my parents within a few weeks of each other. They were in their early 60s, I&#039;m in my 30s. 

My anxiety exacerbated with my grief and I simply cannot sleep without taking Vistaril. 

It was initially prescribed to me to help alleviate my anxiety  throughout the day, however, it makes me too drowsy and so I am working through my anxiety in other ways in the daytime. 

I was initially prescribed Ambien for sleep and hated it. 

I have Vistaril in two different dosages and find the 50 to be best for deep restful sleep. 25 if I&#039;m in need of a nap.""",8.0,24
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""I was shocked to find that my &quot;unflavored&quot; (according to my pharmacy) Suprep was a sickly sweet, childhood grape-like flavor that I literally had to gag down. There is nowhere on the packaging nor bottles that indicated this flavoring. I finally found the full ingredients buried on the back of the poster size insert &quot;.. sucralose.. flavoring ingredients..&quot;  I would rather add some Crystal Lite if I want sweet and I can choose my own flavor. Absolutely gross and needless flavoring.""",2.0,17
Methylprednisolone,Inflammatory Conditions,"""My doctor put me in this to see for sure if I have lupus or a rheumatoid disease. He said if it made me feel better then I probably did. 
This drug definitely took away my pain and stiffness. I have bad pain in my left knee that radiates up my hip but that&#039;s from a torn meniscus that I&#039;m receiving survey for next week. The other pain is pretty okay. 
But I can&#039;t handle the side effects. As someone who is always nauseous, I can&#039;t handle being more nauseous than usual. If that wasn&#039;t a side effect I would take them medicine every day to get relief from the pain I&#039;ve been having. 
But I&#039;m only 23 and have had such a crappy quality of life for the last seven years that I&#039;m not willing to risk adding more nausea. Stopped taking it after 3 doses.""",5.0,15
Fluoxetine,Depression,"""I have never had thoughts about suicide until I took Prozac. This was the absolute scariest experience of my life.""",1.0,24
Vyvanse,ADHD,"""I&#039;m 19 years old and started taking 50mg Vyvanse today, being diagnosed with ADD. So far today, i haven&#039;t any problems focusing and actually WANT to get my work done. It did take around 2 hours to start working, but there were no jitters. I never thought ADHD or ADD was a problem of mine, but it does run in my family.""",8.0,41
Solodyn,Acne,"""My skin has improved a ton since using Solodyn. I&#039;ve only been on it for a month but my neck has completely cleared up and my face has gotten 80% times better. My chest has cleared up some but still breaks out a little bit, but my back is pretty much the same just my breakouts aren&#039;t as big. I no longer get cysts on my face and if I do get a zit or two they clear up within 1-2 days! The only bad things I&#039;d really have to say is that it doesn&#039;t help all that much with my blackheads. I still get redness from zits, and I get really tired now (which I kind of like because I&#039;m a teenager and have issues going to sleep at night but it really doesn&#039;t help out in the middle of class when I&#039;m too tired to focus). I would recommend this though.""",7.0,9
Welchol,"Diarrhea, Chronic","""Diagnosed at 18, went on until 28. I had a miserable existence for 10 years. 5 minutes after eating, I better be near a toilet. Gastroenterologists tested and tried so many different things with no success. Told my GI I was having a substantially lower quality of life with this problem. He prescribed me Welchol. The next day, I enjoyed my first meal in years and cried. Truly was a miracle pill for me.""",10.0,121
Zemaira,Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency,"""I feel so much better now and find that compared to other AATD medicines, I feel better after this one is infused.""",10.0,4
Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""My doctor prescribed Prepopik in preparation for my fourth colonoscopy; prior preps used were ducolax and magnesium citrate per my doctor&#039;s instructions which always worked well.  The prepopik did not and, in fact, I went through all of the steps to the &quot;T&quot;, i.e., no solid food the day prior, first packet at 4 with five 8 oz. cups of water; second packet at 8 with three 8 oz cups of water. I thought the regimen worked but to my (and the doctor&#039;s) amazement, after the start of the colonoscopy too much stool was discovered in my body and the colonoscopy could not be performed. UNBELIEVABLE; and for this I paid $50 and my insurance company paid $52.  Would never recommend it.""",1.0,8
Estring,Atrophic Vaginitis,"""Initially I had stomach pains, like period pains, then I got really bad PMT. When my husband asked if I wanted a cup of tea and my reaction was an extremely agressive &#039;why&#039; I realised it was time to take out the ring. I thought I might be able to do a week on and a few days off but I got very sore within 36 hours of re insertion. I also put on weight which my osteopath says I can&#039;t afford to carry. I had a hysterectomy 20 years ago and now have vaginal atrophy, there seems no other treatment but I would not go back to this ever.""",1.0,6
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Took over a month for my numbers to begin coming down. Now, after 6 weeks, I&#039;m lower than anything obtained on my previous meds, but still not down to &#039;normal&#039;. Injections are not a problem. I&#039;ve been giving my wife B-12 shots for years, so I know to not be timid about sticking the needle in. Does it hurt? Not really. Just a prick that&#039;s not any worse than the prick needed for using my meter. Did develop a few nodules that are slow about going away, but they are not sensitive or uncomfortable. No nausea and my appetite is similar to before. Don&#039;t like the cost but expect to stay with Bydureon.""",9.0,35
Acetaminophen / dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I have used Drixoral for years and it is the only one I really get relief from.  I am very upset it is not on the market.""",10.0,1
Milnacipran,ibromyalgia,"""This medicine has helped me feel less pain, was very good in the beginning, however the sweating was okay at first but as time went on the sweating began earlier and lasted longer everyday. Finally, I was sweating profusely two hours in the morning and then again in the afternoon. My clothes were drenched along with wet hair, dripping in my face etc.  I stopped for 3 days and the sweating stopped, however the pain came back. I have decided to continue taking Savella and put up with the sweating but wish there was a pill for that side effect.""",7.0,22
Phentermine,Obesity,"""I started taking Phentermine January 16, 2014 after 4 years of not losing and only gaining.  Starting weight 238lbs, Current weight 192lbs.  Very excited about the changes.  Dr said I would eventually plateau and he would take me off.  Some minor side effects but overall very happy.  Definitely some more weight to lose but this gave me the encouragement I needed.""",10.0,47
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I was on paragard for a year because of the no hormones,but I couldn&#039;t deal with the pain.The cramps were unbareable,and my periods lasted 7  days and were so heavy,Id have to use a super tampon PLUS a large pad .I switched to mirena, hearing the pain was a lot less &amp; could shorten periods. Almost a year later,I haven&#039;t gained a pound like I was so afraid of because of hormones.I&#039;ve even been able to lose a few pounds! My period has also gone from heavy and 7 days long to 3 days and so light I only use panty liners; I don&#039;t even buy tampons. Negative parts: Ive gotten a few more zits every time my period comes around after being on mirena &amp; still get horrible cramps, but definitely not as often: 1/2 days instead of weeks at a time. love it!""",9.0,9
Bisacodyl,Bowel Preparation,"""Have been feeling backed up. I&#039;m a big guy so I took 4 pills about 7:45 this evening. After reading these testimonials, I now realize I have made a mistake.""",6.0,24
Insulin glargine,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Lantus did not work for me at all. Along with not working, it actually raised glucose readings from 12 to 16 by taking 14 units of Lantus. Weight gain was terrible and night time sweating turned the bed into a pool by midnight.""",1.0,4
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""Vyvanse has been a fantastic medication. It is far better than other medications that I have tried. It last all day and when you take the right dose you don&#039;t notice it kicking in and you don&#039;t notice it when it wears out. I take it first thing in the morning at 5-6. I was taking 20 mg and that seemed to work well. I am currently on a two week trial with 30 mg to see if this works better. This is a medication where it works best when you find the sweet spot. Just because you don&#039;t notice an initial buzz does not mean it does not work. The other very important factor is caffeine . This should be keep to a minimum as the combination will light you up . If you feel anxiety, don&#039;t have any coffee, you will. See a real change. (:""",10.0,20
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit,Bowel Preparation,"""Effectiveness: Ok, this stuff really works. No cramping - just a liquid colon blow experience.  

Tips: Chill the bottles . Hold your nose and drink it quickly to get it over with . Wish I had read about biting into lemons and using lemonade to flavor it. Drinking with a straw sounds like it worked for  many on here,  but I just chugged it . And lastly but most importantly, pat , don&#039;t wipe. Better yet, use moistened wipes!

The Bad News: Tastes so horrible and the thick texture is pure disgusting torture. I was nauseous for about an hour after drinking this vile stuff. 

Hoping something new is invented before I need another screening!""",6.0,9
Prozac,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I was reluctant to begin fluoxetine because I&#039;d had a terrible experience when my GP started me on 50mg of sertraline. Eventually I ended up going private and the psych prescribed me prozac but starting on a really low dose of 10mg for a week, then 20mg for 4 weeks and now 40mg for the last month. 

It&#039;s been great. Really cut down my intrusive thoughts to basically nothing, concentration is better, I&#039;m enjoying life again! This is also due to a good therapist but the medication has definitely helped. Main side effect was sleepiness but having suffered with insomnia on and off for years, it&#039;s been great not dreading bedtime anymore. In the first couple of weeks of a new dose, I&#039;d have a bit of brain fog but other than that, it&#039;s been great!""",10.0,16
Latuda,Bipolar Disorde,"""I took Latuda 40 mg for a week and then 80 the next week. I had to stop halfway through week 2 because I wasn&#039;t sleeping and I was feeling more agitated. Actually, it made my bipolar worse. I was up and down and up and down within a matter of minutes. """,1.0,47
Trilipix,High Cholesterol,"""Trilipix reduced my triglycerides from 3456 to 200, yes that&#039;s the number, and lowered all my bad cholesterol from 355 to normal, but unfortunately, Trilipix gave me the same side effect, dizziness, joint pain, a lot of muscle pain issue. Now I&#039;m going back to the doctor. I just noticed that when I read all the side effects of Trilipix and now I understand what causes all the pain I was going through.""",5.0,17
Suvorexant,Insomnia,"""Actually came out of hospital, because I have been suffering from long term insomnia and was prescribed Belsomra 15mg as a &#039;last resort&#039; option. In my experiences I have already tried Temazepam, Valpam, Valium, Imovane, Seroquel (quetiapine) etc. All those drugs eventually just building up my tolerance each time and I become dependent on them to sleep. 

I however did try the antidepressant Valdoxan 25mg (Agomelatine). THIS REALLY HELPED ME FOR  MONTH. My body really built up tolerance to it and eventually I needed 50mg and then it just stopped working for me after 5 months, but I can assure you it reallllllly helped my insomnia for that short 5 months. *Will CONTINUE IN ANOTHER POST*""",1.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""This is the 4th time I take Plan B over a course of 3 years. And not once has it failed me. The most recent time I took it was 2 days after unprotected sex. I was really worried of it not working this time since it was the longest I had gone without taking it. I got my period on time today. This pill works miracles.""",10.0,41
Kyleena,Birth Control,"""I got the Kyleena inserted yesterday. I went to Planned Parenthood,  they were nice and it honestly didn&#039;t take long. I&#039;m not gonna lie this did hurt a little,  but it wasn&#039;t to the point where I wanted to cry . It was just very uncomfortable and very crampy. However my doctor was very gentle and quick!!!  I bled all day yesterday with a couple intense cramps here and there but here I am the next day no cramps or bleeding..YAY!! I hope this helps gals, don&#039;t be afraid to get it it really doesn&#039;t hurt that bad as everyone makes it seem.""",8.0,2
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I&rsquo;m 47 and and have been an RN for over 20 years. I&rsquo;ve used this product a few times in the past for YI with no problems. Not this time. This time after inserting the one day ovule , there was intense pain, burning and itching. It lasted for about an hour and a half despite a cool shower to try to wash it out and now laying down with an ice pack to the area for the past hour. Now it finally feels bearable. They must have changed the formula because this has never happened to me before. Would not recommend this product!!""",1.0,4
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Bronchitis,"""I had a very bad cough, it may have been bronchitis or some other infection but I was given this antibiotic from a doctor and within a day or two I was feeling much better. It worked pretty good only thing they are very dry pills.""",9.0,8
Oxymorphone,Pain,"""Better then Lortab 10/500 been taking for 3 years 4 times a day. """,10.0,27
Duloxetine,ibromyalgia,"""I started taking Cymbalta for my fibromyalgia and after a while it was like I never had a problem. I also found that my mood swings were less and less. No more suicidal thoughts and I can actually sleep now. It&#039;s a great medicine for both problems.""",10.0,94
Gilenya,Multiple Sclerosis,"""I have been on Gilenya for 8 weeks and just recently noticed my hair has begun to thin. As I brush, numerous strands fall out.  I am a 32 year old female so this is very concerning.  """,5.0,84
Banzel,Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome,"""It works for my daughter with minimal side effects.  One thing though is after over a year of taking it seems to be losing some effectiveness.  Trying Onfi with it now.""",10.0,6
Oxycodone,Pain,"""Chronic Pancreatitis and Post-op pain management for Laparoscopic Pancreatic Gluconoma NE tumor Excision. With oxycodone 20mg/ 12 hours.

Take exactly as directed and it works great. Able to work and play. Very rarely need 5 mg Oxycodone immediate release.
Shame there is increasing stigma from abusers.""",10.0,25
Sprintec,Birth Control,"""The first year on this was great. After that I went crazy. I had 2 pregnancy scares in 6 months. Not to mention the lower sex drive, CRAZY mood swings  and getting dry down there. Finally switched after 2 years. Be careful, know your body and listen when others tell you you&#039;ve changed.""",5.0,0
Levothyroxine,Underactive Thyroid,"""I have been on one form of hypothyroid meds for the last 20 years.  I have used Tirosint for a year and half.  The only thing that I can say for it is the doctor loves it. I hate it. I was hoping it would help with my fatigue, swelling, and forgetfulness.  The only thing that has changed for me is my cheeks are redder, I feel bloated all the time, and I am losing my hair. I&#039;m still tired, and still think I&#039;m losing my mind. Logical worked better than all of them including the Armui""",6.0,48
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""Have had spotting for 2 months. My lower back hurts often from cramping....My breasts are tender and feel hard and I am feeling a lot more emotional (I cry a lot now) I feel fatigued all of the time and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s from this medication or stress.  I am hoping my unpleasant symptoms go away after a few more months of taking it.... the bright side... this medication made my very small breasts larger !""",3.0,5
Effexor,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on 75 mg for two months now, started at a baby dose of 37.5 about 3 months ago. I can honestly say I woke up feeling the difference and the burst of energy. Only complaints are if you forget to take a dose you&#039;re not in for a good day until you take your next dose. I vomit and have a terrible headache, and also with the medication I found that I had a couple bad lows while getting used to it. But as long as you keep up with your dose and don&#039;t mess around with taking it you should be very satisfied with the result.""",8.0,69
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I was on Lo Logestin Fe 24 for years and didn&rsquo;t realize it was the reason I had acne, severe bloating and weight gain, and anger issues/depression/anxiety. A coworker convinced me to try Viorele. I immediately was less bloated, had less anxiety and depression, and my acne went away. Within 3 months, I lost almost 10 pounds without changing my diet or exercising. I am not happy with having a somewhat regular period flow (Lo Lo made my flow very light), but the exchange for feeling normal may be worth it. I am trying Yaz now, and it&rsquo;s creating severe anxiety, so I may come back to Viorele.""",8.0,0
Trazodone,Insomnia,"""I was prescribed Trazodone to help me sleep and for severe back pain. I started at 50 mg at bedtime and worked my way up to 300 mg. Trazodone helped me to sleep and definitely decreased my severe back pain. Within one to two hours I was asleep.  I awoke being groggy and uncoordinated.  As the day went along, the grogginess and lack of coordination totally disappeared.  I would awaken with a very dry mouth. My doctor even consented to my taking an additional 50 mg during the day to help with pain relief. I received no information about cessation. Withdrawal occurs with decreasing or abrupt cessation. A SLOW TAPER MUST BE USED!""",3.0,34
Urised,Urinary Tract Infection,"""They have stopped making urised. Prosed was substituted and now FDA has pulled it?  I need something for interstitial cystits which is now really acting up.""",9.0,23
Buprenorphine / naloxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I started out with Vicodin 5mg to 10mg, than to a combination of oxycontin 40mg twice a day with the use of about 8 x 10mg of percocets in between the days. I tried to get off multiple times but as you all already know its almost impossible unless you enjoy agony and pain. I finally found 1 doctor on this whole island of mine that can prescribe the drug. Her directions was to wait 48 hours before starting, it was the weekend and I couldn&#039;t get a hold of her to ask if I could take it once I felt the withdrawals. I took it 10 hours after my last dose of percocet. I felt relieved about 20 minutes later. It was exactly 1 week from the time I started and don&#039;t need it. My advice, get off it in 1 week. Take my advice it worked.""",10.0,10
Oseltamivir,Influenza,"""I am 49 yrs old and was exposed to Influenza A. I knew I could potentially come down with the flu, so when the symptoms came on me at 10:00 pm, I knew I had to get on antiviral meds ASAP. Within 16 hours of the onset of Influenza, I started taking Tamiflu. I am now a little over 24 hours out from beginning Tamiflu and three pills in, and I am feeling so much better it is unbelievable. I had Influenza B about 10 years ago and was given Tamiflu, but I was at least 72 hours out when I started it, and it didn&#039;t seem to help me. I was in bed for 9 days with that one. I seem to have no negative side affects from this drug, and I really think I will be able to get out of bed tomorrow! Its amazing how well early intervention has worked for me!""",9.0,3
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""Epiduo is the best solution I&#039;ve ever come across for my acne. I am 30 and have battled with spots all my life. I was on antibiotics for 3 years as a teenager which made me very unwell and I believe caused lasting gastrointestinal side effects. This cream is amazing and should be tried first...combined with the pill Yasmin. I very, very rarely get any spots now and the scarring from previous spots is healing more and more. Would definitely recommend.""",10.0,18
Tramadol,Pain,"""One not enough. Two caused nausea and stomach bloating/cramps.""",6.0,38
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I smoked for more than forty years. I try every thing on the market to stop smoking. Finally my doctor prescribed Chantix. I took Chantix and set a date to quick. After two weeks of taking Chantix, I was free of smoking and have not smoked for almost six years.""",10.0,40
Effexor XR,Depression,"""This drug is heaven. I feel no side effects whatsoever. Just 37.5mg a day keeps my depression symptoms at bay. The only minor complaint is a lower sex drive, but that is a given side-effect with antidepressants in general.""",9.0,31
Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin,Expectoration,"""Horrible side effects. Felt like I was having an anxiety attack""",1.0,5
Duloxetine,Anxiety,"""I have been taking Cymbalta for two months. It works great for my anxiety and chronic pain. I feel great, like a new person. The only side effect for me is insomnia. I will be checking back with Doctor on that.""",9.0,30
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This pill is the worst one I&#039;ve taken, I&#039;ve never been on such a problematic birth control like this before and it&#039;s causing so much stress on my daily life. I switched from reclipsen because it gave me a migraine every day, on the bright side this pill hasn&#039;t given me any. Unfortunately what it has given me is terrible acne, depression, day long lasting nausea, and the day before my period I had horrible pains in my right side from my belly button to the bottom of my pubic bone that I nearly went into the e.r. It was so debilitating that I couldn&#039;t move a muscle. Now, upon my self examination I&#039;ve discovered a lump and have nipple discharge, I&#039;m not entirely sure if the birth control is the direct link; but my Drs and I will see.""",1.0,0
Medroxyprogesterone,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on the shot for 5 months now. When I first got the shot, about three weeks in I started to bleed like normal period but then got lighter and lighter and continued for 3 weeks. Eventually it went into light spotting about every 4 weeks for a few days. I also will get a lot of sharp pain cramps that will last a few minutes every now and then but this happens randomly. Other than that I have no side effects. The doctor tells me the spotting and cramps will stop as my body gets used to the shot.""",8.0,10
Bydureon,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I have been injecting once a week for two months.  I have suferred disgusting belching, lack of appetite, diarrhoea, vomiting.  I am fortunate to be working but I am off sick again because I cannot venture outside of the house because of liquid pouring out of both ends!!   When I vomited this morning a lump of gunk surfaced which I think was the coagulated bydureon.  I am not willing to take this awful drug again.  The side effects do not outweigh benefits.""",2.0,16
Chantix,Smoking Cessation,"""I started chantix about 3 weeks ago and I am now 48 hours without a cigarette.  I am very proud I have lasted this long. The problem is I just want to sleep and I am very easy to snap at people. The cravings are only really bad at night. It works though been a smoker for 27 years.""",9.0,13
Lorazepam,Anxiety,"""Works great for my grandmothers dementia, and sundowner symptoms...""",9.0,7
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""I&#039;m so happy that I can give a REVIEW.  May 31,2016 was the last day of my period. On June 1,2016 I had protected sex. He pulled out because he wasn&#039;t trying to nut fast..  So the condom broke. We haven&#039;t had sex for about a week and he missed me. I bought a plan b pill 8 hours later, I was on here reading reviews and hoping that plan b works. Plan b gave me so many bad symptoms, nausea, slight headache, PAINFUL LOWER BACK PAINS. about a week later, I&#039;m back on my period. It&#039;s normal ladies. Don&#039;t stress and I will continue my story in another review to make you ladies feel comfortable and stress free. Hopefully it help.""",10.0,12
Lorazepam,Insomnia,"""No positive effect!""",1.0,2
Sitagliptin,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I am taking this with Levemir and my sugar is controlled for the 1st time in ages.  I was supposed to be taking regular insulin but I am unable to be compliant so my doctor suggested this as something to try to bring my sugar down at least a little.  To my surprise it is working very well.""",10.0,41
Terbinafine,"Onychomycosis, Toenail","""I have been taking Lamisil for about 2 months. I have had toenail fungus for about 4 years. The fungus has been very slow growing. Which is why I think that I haven&#039;t seen any physical change yet. The fungus is on 4 of my 10 toes. I think that it is spreading to the other ones. I am hoping that I will see some change in the next months. I have heard it takes longer for the worse cases to heal. Oh, and I have had no side effects besides after I take it the first time after a break (I am on pulse dosage) I have a little upset stomach. Nothing too bad though.""",2.0,32
Copper,Birth Control,"""Got my IUD inserted 5 1/2 months ago. Having it inserted sucked, I had a lot of sharp cramping. But that is normal for me because my body tends to give off a lot of pain whenever I recover from something. The spotting was as the doctor said it would be like. It lasted 1-3 months and my periods have become less heavy. Overall my IUD is easy maintenance since because me and boyfriend check the strings after every cycle (and because he feels it every time during intercourse). I am happy I got it and strongly encourage others to do so! Its hormone free &amp; lasts 10 years :)""",9.0,5
Victoza,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Tried metformin &amp; other oral meds but none could control my fasting levels &amp; met forming makes me very nauseous.

Endo suggested Victoza. Gave me samples to test. Lost about 10lbs in the first 1-2 weeks of using it. No obvious side effects, initially. Sugar levels seemed to normalize &amp; I had a complete loss of appetite. All seemed well.

The samples ran out &amp; I went for a period not using it while I awaited an endo follow up. I could see the difference in my blood sugar levels when I stopped.

However, after getting back on it the weight loss did not continue. 

The longer I use it the less it works. Now experiencing shortness of breath. Seeing a cardiologist tomorrow.

Side effects I&#039;ve experienced are constipation, extreme fatigue, shortn""",5.0,39
Opdivo,Melanoma,"""My Husband has had wonderful success with this medicine it never made him sick the whole time he has been taking it. He is presently still on it for maintaince""",10.0,2
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m uncomfortable reading the scare stories about this device. I don&#039;t think they&#039;re that helpful to women who are looking for a reliable contraceptive.
My experience with the implant has been wholly positive.
I first had it inserted in September &#039;05. No pain, no funny moods, no bleeding at all! No babies either. I liked it so much that when I had it removed in &#039;08 I had it replaced at the same appointment. Again, no pain.
I have just been to have my second implant removed, but not replaced this time. And again, no pain, no stress. 
I&#039;d recommend it.""",10.0,2
Epiduo,Acne,"""I have been suffering from acne since I was about 20 years old. I had my first baby and had an iud inserted as a contraceptive. I saw a doctor when I was 24 and she prescribed topical  clindamyacin and bactrim ds. It worked well but not 100 %. I stopped taking it once my mirena was removed and I became pregnant with my 2 nd child. My skin was clear my entire pregnancy! After my 2nd child I had another iud placed and the acne came back. I saw another doctor in December and he prescribed epiduo and oracea and 12 weeks later my skin looks &amp; feels AMAZING. I couldn&#039;t be any happier with the results. I still have minor pimples and my acne scars but nothing like before. I am getting compliments from every one who knows me.  AMAZING!!!""",10.0,2
Diazepam,Anxiety,"""I have tried to Xanax and it doesn&#039;t matter how many milligrams I take it has no effect on me. I tried Klonopin which works however when it wears off I get horrible migraines which I found out can be a symptom of for some people. Valium is the only medicine I can take that reduces my anxiety. I ready here in some of the reviews people saying they had extreme anxiety and we&#039;re taking to milligrams my anxiety is so bad I take 10 milligrams 3 times a day just to be normal. It works it really works. It may be an old medication and it may not be prescribed very often anymore but I truly believe it is the best.""",10.0,25
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had implanon for a little over a year. It&#039;s been pure hell. I have gained 60 pounds, and NOTHING I do helps me lose weight. My depression is extremely bad from the hormones. (I had depression before, but it&#039;s 10x worse). For the first FOUR MONTHS I was bleeding, with a 2-3 day of not bleeding. My periods are now, about 9 days long. I have irregular periods, so it goes from period with 3 weeks off, to period with one week off. It&#039;s just all over the place, with extremely painful cramps. I&#039;m getting it removed tomorrow, thank God. I&#039;m terrified of hormonal birth control now, this being my first one that releases hormones. While I have had a horrible experience, I hope that others do not. It might work for you, it might not.""",1.0,7
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""Hey everyone! I started taking Adipex-P on 03/12. I am 5&#039;5 and starting weight was 315!! :( Side effects: Dry mouth. Nothing else for me. It took about a week for the pill to curb my appetite. I drink lots of water!  A couple of days I cheated on my diet but I never over ate like I used to. I have changed my eating habits tremendously. Currently I have not done any exercising but I plan to start. Today is 03/24 and I have lost 8 pounds! This is just the beginning on my weight loss journey. I recommend this pill.""",10.0,64
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on Loestrin 24 for about 4 years now, and I thought I would share my excellent experience on here, since no one usually goes on the Internet to post about their GOOD experiences!

Loestrin is a MIRACLE drug in my opinion, the 24 day regimen made a huge difference as opposed to a 21 day regimen. This means that there are only 4 placebo pills at the end of the pack instead of 7! My periods were reduced to almost nothing (but didn&#039;t completely disappear, for those that like the assurance of bleeding) I need one panty-liner a day for about 3 days a month. It&#039;s AMAZING!

I never gained any weight, and I would say it helped my acne only a little bit %u2013 I get pimples no matter what I do. 

Try Loestrin! You won&#039;t regret it!""",10.0,137
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I was perscribed SaxendaSaxenda by my doctor for obesity. My beginning weight was 225 at 32yrs old. Ive been on Saxenda for 11 days now and have lost 8lbs. I have absolutely no appetite all day long, so I make myself eat small things. I&#039;m juicing also so this usually keeps me feeling full without actually having to eat meals. I&#039;ll be moving up to the third dosage this friday, hopefully I&#039;ll continue to experience minimal side effects. I&#039;ve only gotten headaches and some constipation but no nausea. Looking forward to what the next 90days bring. I&#039;m very pleased with my results thus far.""",10.0,6
Levitra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""My only experience with erectile dysfunction medications has been with Levitra. Started out with 10 mg and found the side effects to be a bit too strong. The sinus thing is pretty annoying for me as it kicks into my asthma. Cutting back to 5 mg helped. Still get congestion but manageable. Erections are reliable and the bill comes on fast, usually within 30 minutes for me. Here&#039;s a money saving tip for those with insurance. Buy the higher dose pills and cut them.""",7.0,75
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""I had been experiencing milder depressive symptoms for a couple of months, but then suddenly one morning I woke up with all the physical symptoms of a panic attack, which I&#039;d never had before (never had any anxiety symptoms before), and symptoms persisted almost nonstop for 4 days until I could get in with my doctor. I wasn&#039;t having anxiety about any one specific thing, I just felt hopeless and like I&#039;d lost control of my thinking. She prescribed me klonopin for immediate relief (big help) and the generic version of lexapro (10 mg) to actually address the problem in tandem with counseling. I&#039;m only a week in but feeling LIKE MYSELF and so much better in general. Had some headaches and sleepiness/yawning in the first week but lessening now""",10.0,55
Amitriptyline,Interstitial Cystitis,"""After years of getting up over two times a night sometimes 7 times, and having my sleeping pill cut in 1/2, a new primary care Dr. Recommended amitriptyline 25 mg, and last night I slept, and did get up only 1 time. So far, it&#039;s great.  I hope others hear about this.""",10.0,30
Phentermine,Weight Loss,"""I&#039;ve lost 10 pounds in 5 days my start weight was 185 my current 175 my goal 145. My first day taking it I was very drowsy but now the only side effect I have is nausea but it&#039;s only around the time I would normally eat.""",8.0,67
Acetaminophen / hydrocodone,Pain,"""After having maxed out on the highest dose of tramadol (Ultram) my doctor offered me this. It is good for my spinal arthritis pain. I am doing more daily tasks than in a long time. But in 1 week now I sometimes have to fight grogginess most of the day and would only consider driving if I absolutly had to, half a tablet makes me feels stoned and I take the smallest dose. I did take this after my gallbladder surgery and it was very good.""",8.0,3
Oxcarbazepine,Bipolar Disorde,"""Was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 12 yrs ago, took Neurontin, Lexapro &amp; Seroquel for 2 yrs with no problems. My P doc moved; new one weaned me off Lexapro &amp; added Lamictal. I started getting fevers, stopped Lamictal, fevers more frequent &amp; higher, til I woke up in an ER. Long story short, found out a month later I had NMS (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome). My highest fever was 109 deg F. pDoc took me off Seroquel, fevers continued a while. Tried Lamictal alone, got Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Result, I can&#039;t take any antipsychotics. Have some brain damage; can&#039;t go outside in hot weather, high blood pressure. Had bad depression, then manic episode, no sleep 8 days, therapist said I was psychotic. This was last 10 days ago. Just started Trileptal. This is my last-ditch resort.""",4.0,31
Belviq,Obesity,"""I am a 57 year old woman with about 75 pounds to lose. ( If I want to get into a &quot;normal&quot; weight range.) Have been taking 10 mgs of Belviq 2x a day for the 2 1/2 weeks. 
The first day and a half, my stomach was a bit unsettled. And sometimes I feel a little fuzzy headed - but not terribly so. Now, the only thing that I experience is sleeping longer than I usually do. And - this is not a bad thing - but I sleep much better than I have for a long, long time. 
I feel like the medication is definitely taking the edge off of my hunger. While I don&#039;t &quot;forget to eat&quot; I am certainly satisfied with eating much less. Probably 1/3 to 1/2 as much. And, so far, I have a lot more will power saying &quot;no&quot; to things that I usually wouldn&#039;t pass by. 3# down!""",9.0,21
Xanax,Panic Disorde,"""I have suffered from severe panic attacks for 15 years. Xanax is the ONLY medicine that has helped me. I don&#039;t take it 3 times daily as prescribed. I take it only when I have a panic attack. It works wonders!""",10.0,64
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m 21 years old with no children. After trying many options of birth control I decided to try Skyla. The procedure is painful I am not going to lie, I stayed at the doctors office until I felt better. I advise that someone else drives you there. I had cramping for the next day or two but nothing terrible. Every once in a while I will get some cramping that lasts 30 minutes. I have been on Skyla for 3 months and have only had my period once. My doctor informed me that about 5% of Skyla users will stop getting a monthly period. I have gained15 pounds! I am happy with the choice I made to get Skyla, there is no need to worry about taking a pill or replacing a ring. I would recommend Skyla even though it is painful at first.""",8.0,1
Desvenlafaxine,Anxiety,"""I take Wellburtin XL 150mg and Pristiq and have been since 2009.  Tried to go off of Pristiq twice because my sodium level is a bit low.  Within a month of being off of Pristiq I got my old anxiety attacks, panic, insomnia, etc., so the positive definitely outweighs the negative.  Hopefully, my sodium will be corrected now that I&#039;m seeing a specialist for it, but for me Pristiq and Wellbutrin XL work wonders and I don&#039;t plan to go off either ever again.""",9.0,58
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I love it! Been having nexplanon since september 2013 getting it removed next year and getting another for sure! I have been having mood swings here and there but nothing too severe. Great birth control in all""",10.0,5
Isotretinoin,Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia,"""I suffered with an extremly stubborn case of mild acne. My dermatologist put me on 4 different medications, either making me extremely ill or just not working at all. I was a little nervous when we started talking about Accutane, because of all the paper work and blood tests. But, I soon realized that there is really nothing to worry about, your lips will be DRY DRY DRY. I highly recommend Aquaphor, that is the only thing that helped me. For the dry skin, it&#039;s nothing I can&#039;t handle just some dry spots, maybe a few cuts from scratching it but that&#039;s all. I did NOT lose my hair nor did I get fatter, like some of the side effects said. The blood work is sometimes a pain, but it is truly worth it.""",10.0,11
Tioconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Used this product at 11pm it&#039;s now 2:30am and I&#039;ve been up an hour now. It&#039;s so itchy it&#039;s driving me crazy. I even tried washing it out and it hasn&#039;t worked!! DON&#039;T BUY THIS""",1.0,1
Tresiba,"Diabetes, Type 2","""This medicine is the best insulin , So far it out does all the rest my endo and I love it.""",10.0,26
Testosterone,"Hypogonadism, Male","""PLEASE TRY Clomid first (it helps your body use and start the cycle by it self) injection should be the last route. also if you have low T make sure to do MRI (in my case the doctor was hesitant to do MRI, but we did and found a pituitary tumor), T just doesn&#039;t reduce something is wrong with the body , find out what, just don&#039;t take injections immediately. visit a endocrinologist.""",9.0,7
Prolia,Osteoporosis,"""Please do your homework before taking this awful drug. My Dr. never told me about any potential side effects and I got them ALL. So sick for months with severe lower back pain radiating around the front. Severe upper GI issues with nausea and haven&#039;t been able to eat for months. Lost 15 lbs so fast that my skin is all wrinkles and lose. I look 20 years older than before taking this drug. Spent so much time at Dr&#039;s trying to figure out what was wrong with me and all tests came back negative. Only possible thing is Prolia shot. Headaches, chronic fatigue, poor sleep. Ended up in ER thinking I was having a heart attack...pain was debilitating. At least I found out my heart is good. Have had 3 additional episodes like this. BEWARE""",1.0,136
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had this in for a little over a year and it took away the cramps but I still get back aches. Now period in stead of lasting 3 days, I know get it for 20-25 days with only 2 weeks in between each cycle.""",2.0,7
Cymbalta,Depression,"""I would differently recommend this product.  Cymbalta has helped me a great deal, my sadness, anxiety, mood swings and pain.""",10.0,19
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""The only reason this is rated a 7 is because of the effectiveness. I started with the implanon version for about three years; it was great with an occasional bad cramping. I got the next one, nexplanon, and have had it about two years. The cramping is horrendous at times, lasting two weeks or off and on regularly. My periods became a majority of the month by the second year of having nexplanon. I have always had anxiety but I personally feel that the nexplanon is making it worse and I was diagnosed with IBS (for the pain and stomach upset/anxiety). A part of me is terrified that if I take the nexplanon out my symptoms will get worse, but I can also tell you I&#039;ve never had these symptoms until I took Nexplanon. Be wary.""",5.0,1
Liraglutide,Obesity,"""I am 5&#039;4&quot; and started at 253. I stared Saxenda this past Tuesday. Still at the 0.6mg dose and this morning down to 246. Now i know darn well that that is probably a combo of water weight and just not. being. hungry.! I&#039;ve had a little nausea but that seems to go away by mid morning. Overall, i feel pretty good and whatever the action on the brain that this stuff is, I like it. I don&#039;t feel hungry and i have energy. Since i am seeing some reasonable results, I am not getting discouraged! I paid for this out of pocket for the first month, just to see if it would work. If you can get past the price tag (which is rather obscene and the only reason I did not rate a 10) this is definitely worth a try.""",9.0,34
L-methylfolate,Depression,"""After YEARS of depression &amp; anxiety I&#039;d been on countless combinations of medicines. The past few years severe health problems (open heart surgery @ 37 and a bowel resection @ 39 over 200 days in hospital) have contributed to the lowest lows of my life. I&#039;ve spent the vast majority of the past two years in pajamas. EVERYTHING felt overwhelming. Living a normal life again seemed impossible. I had absolutely NO energy &amp; believed I&#039;d feel tired forever which made me sad all the time. After adding Deplin to the Celexa I&#039;ve been taking for years, I am amazed by the results. It&#039;s been like flipping a switch in my brain. The darkness has been flooded with light. I have the motivation to live life again. Deplin is nothing short of a miracle!""",10.0,31
Plan B,Emergency Contraception,"""My last period was on Jan 25th. My cycle is about 30-32 days. I had unprotected sex on Feb 5th and took Plan B the next morning, Feb 6th (16 hours). On Feb 11th, I had some bleeding that started off brown then turned into red like my usual period, it lasted for 3-4 days. My expected period was Feb 26th but it never came. I basically missed a period for that month. I was very bloated, tired, dizzy, having abdominal pain &amp; feeling nauseated around that time. I freaked out and took a total of 6 hpt (plus 1 that was done at Planned Parenthood) which were all negative. I just got my period today (March 19th) - 6 weeks after Plan B and 3 weeks after a missed period.""",9.0,7
Lorazepam,Insomnia,"""I was prescribed Ativan (aka Lorezapam) because I had a head injury and my Doctor presumably thought that I had a very high level of anxiety (I wasn&#039;t getting enough sleep with the head injury so the Doctors perception was incorrect), but once I started using Ativan sleep woes disappeared completely of which I had always had problems staying asleep for virtually all of my life !

Ativan (Lorezapam) puts you into a &quot;deep&quot; sleep, you don&#039;t wake up during the middle of the night (Or late night for that matter!), cuts dreaming down to virtually zero and is THE BEST SLEEP MEDICATION I HAVE &quot;EVER&quot; SEEN !!!

My prescription was for 1mg and to be taken 1 hour before going to sleep which is exactly what I did !

Effective Rating = &quot;10&quot; !""",10.0,72
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""This birthcontrol changed my moods really bad. I was crying all the time for no reason  could not control my emotions . I feel dizzy and light head, angry, depressed, I had a period for most of the time. I would be on my period for 6 weeks off 1 week on for 6-7 weeks off for a week, these periods were not light either. They were very heavy I would bleed threw my clothes, I would wake up to a blood down to my knees, had to use heavy duty pads that went on for 2 years. Now this last 6 months my period has been regular but my mood swings are the same. Mine is about to expire and I can&#039;t wait to have it removed I will not be using this again.""",2.0,5
Meloxicam,Inflammatory Conditions,"""It&#039;s 10 weeks after breaking my hip after falling off my bike. (62 yr old female) I greatly prefer Meloxicam (15 mg taken before exercise) to pain meds. No side effects in my case. It&#039;s aided in my rehab (stationary bicycle, resistance training, stretching and landscape work) because pain is not inhibiting my efforts to strengthen muscles. Can walk with more normal gait. Seeing daily progress. Note: the low cost for my medications is because I&#039;m living in Europe, where one just pays for the actual cost of goods.""",10.0,38
Cyproheptadine,Anorexia,"""I have been Underweight in my life.  I was searching any kind of Magical trick to gain some weight even i purchased   Oral steroids  Just  to get  rid of  Skinny structure,Finally I read about Tablet Periactin. But again there was a Problem that Tablet Periactin is not available in many Countries Its UK Brand  Medicine require valid Prescription. Then i went to a doctor get prescription and Order this pills  .
Point to be noted(  In Ist  few days  you will only sleepy  roughly ist 5-7 doses if you taking 4 mg /Day. But you will  Clearly see difference in your appetite. This Pill is  Tailore made for Weight Gain.  Absolutely worked  So I far  I took 12 Tablets  It means 1 Tablet/Day  and Gained 4 KG weight.""",10.0,33
Liletta,Birth Control,"""I had Liletta inserted at the end of June 2017. The procedure was quick and I felt only a mild discomfort.  I haven&#039;t had cramps but for the first 4 months I had continuous bleeding. It has finally subsided a bit but my periods are very irregular. I never know when it&#039;s going to start. After sex definitely triggers a flow...which makes me want to not even have sex. Also, the worst part is that I am always hungry. I have gained at least 10 pounds. Depression has become a concern as well. I really want to have this taken out but I don&#039;t know that any other birth control will fare any better as far as side effects.""",3.0,3
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Okay sooo... I got Skyla inserted in the beginning of January. It is now MARCH 13th and I&#039;ve literally had my period since February 6th. I know periods will be irregular the first couple months but mine literally has not stopped. Every single day.. blood. It&#039;s not very fun and it a mood killer for sex so here I am. Debating what to do...""",5.0,10
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""Gave me short, light periods but caused terrible acne, headaches, and decreased sex drive.""",3.0,2
Isotretinoin,Acne,"""This drug is complete poison. I took it for 6 months at 80 mg and have side effects still 4 years later.""",1.0,0
Opana,Pain,"""I have cervical stenosis, bulging discs, and neuro issues resulting from them, I have been on Fentanyl patches, Oxycodone, and huge doses of Morphone ER wtih IR for break through. I thought my pain would never end and it was not only debilitating, but depressing to the point of, although not suicide, definitely not wanting to get up in the morning and wishing I could just die.  When I moved and got a new Pain Management doctor, he questioned many of my old doc&#039;s decisions, but above all he changed me onto Opana 30mg ER twice daily with 30mg IR Morphine for breakthrough 3x day.  I feel more alive than I have felt in at least seven years.  I am awake, I am alert, and I am functional, which is more than I had come to expect.  Zero side effects""",9.0,117
Vilazodone,Depression,"""I finally feel like living again. I even wanted to make love to my wife. It&#039;s been a long while. I love this Viibryd. But I do have to say take after a small meal. That&#039;s when I really felt better. This is the best medication. Just stick with it.""",10.0,67
Bupropion,None,"""Debated long and hard, but finally asked my OBGYN for Wellbutrin XL for hormonal mood issues. I work for a psychiatrist so I&#039;m well informed of my options and felt this medication was my first choice for symptoms and fewest chances of unwanted sexual and weight gain side effects.  2 weeks into treatment at 150mg.  Feeling an overall clear and light heartedness.  This week should be the height of my PMS and I am not cranky!  Also helping a lot with decreasing appetite and smoking is very unappealing.  Very minor stomach unsettle, and I&#039;ve been waking more in the middle of the night, but side effects generally mild and tolerable.  May ask to increase dose to 300mg.  I wish I had asked for this medication sooner!""",9.0,29
Sertraline,Depression,"""Worked well in combination with xanax for 3 months then lost effectiveness""",4.0,9
Ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol,Birth Control,"""Have taken it for nearly 15 years. No problems or noticable side effects.""",9.0,4
Cipro,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I took Cipro for a UTI. It worked great. I took 750mg twice a day for 10 days and it worked perfectly. After the first dose I start feeling relief from my UTI symptoms ( frequent urge, slight incontinience, shy bladder, etc). I gave Cipro a thumbs up. 
I am late twenties, male, active, no allergies.""",10.0,61
Lorazepam,Insomnia,"""Use 0.5mg a night for insomnia. Works great and puts me to sleep quick. Feel good in the morning.""",9.0,165
Relistor,"Constipation, Drug Induced","""I have been on opioids for 29 years now. About 10 years ago, my doses were so high and the constant pushing because of impact ion unless I was taking 10 laxatives at night to wake up with unbearable cramps to have diarrhea, then taking more laxatives throughout day cured the fecal impaction....but I ended up with a external prolapsed bowel that would come out even going tinkle. The doctors had never seen one completely outside, which I would have to manually push back in every time. Surgery was 10 nights in the hospital on one of those automatic beds that move position so you don&#039;t get bed sores. 1000+ stitches and staples and now Relistor....doesnt always work, but when it does....OMG! It feels like heaven...Yeah!!!!""",6.0,17
Cefdinir,Sinusitis,"""My ENT prescribed Cefdinir (for 21 days) along with Azelastine nasal spray and Methylprednisolone (12 days) for a severe sinus infection that was not relieved by taking Amox-Clav. On day 7 I got a fever. The fever was off/on for 4 days. When that subsided the diarrhea hit. It was pale, white and fleshy stools with stomach cramps every couple hours. After 5 days I saw my family doctor who did blood tests. Coming back normal, she decided my symptoms were side effects of the Cefdinir. I had one day of feeling decent and then headache and fever is back. So far missed three days of work and a weekend. Diarrhea has subsided a little. Stools are now really soft/liquidy but normal color. I&#039;m on day 15 of 21.""",1.0,6
Escitalopram,Anxiety,"""Lexapro (or the Escitalopram version in my country) was almost immediately successful in treating my anxiety and extreme rage issues. I&#039;ve been using it for 8 months, but experience one major side-effect: constant tiredness or lethargy. I&#039;ve tried taking it at other times during the day, but no change. I sleep really well at night, have vivid dreams, am more creative and able to solve problems - if I can stay awake during the day. Get really drowsy two hours after taking this and can easily nap for a couple of hours in the afternoon.  I&#039;m no longer a bitch, but also no longer awake. So will have to choose between being mentally sharp or being anxious and angry all the time.""",7.0,33
Invokana,"Diabetes, Type 2","""I, too, have had great results with this medication. It&#039;s almost too good to be true. Some weight loss, my readings dropped significantly. I now wonder if it is helping my psoriasis. As after many, many years, it has disappeared from my right leg altogether.""",10.0,66
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I am prescribed Oxycontin 30mg (oxycodone timed release) 3 times a day and oxycodone IR 5mg 3-4 times a day for breakthrough pain. I suffer from severe trigeminal neuralgia which is horrible pain in the face. They do work really well for pain control. The only issue sometimes is getting my pharmacy to fill them. Some pharmacists look at you like a junkie because you are on pain meds and its annoying. I hate that nonsense! The OxyContin 30mg are soo hard to fill because they are rare and my pharmacy always has to order them which is fine with me. But they do work great for pain. The only bad part is how your body becomes physically dependant on them and you get sick if you dont have them. Its not an addiction but a dependence.Big difference!""",9.0,123
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""My boyfriend and I were having sex and the condom broke. We were both in utter shock and scared  of or minds considering we are 17 and seniors in high school. I had just started birth control a week before the accident so I was still unsure because I didn&#039;t know how effective it would be so early on. We drove right to the pharmacy and got plan b. I took it within an hour of the condom breaking. I experienced some of the symptoms such as nausea, leg pain, abdominal pain, and headaches. I wasn&#039;t due for my period for another 2 weeks. These were the worst 2 weeks of my life. Not knowing whether or not my life would be ruined. Well, 2 weeks just went by and today I was gifted with my period! Plan B saved my life.""",10.0,14
Duloxetine,Depression,"""After taking Cymbalta for 3 weeks I become gradually more nervous, by 4 and 1/2 weeks I felt like I was having a constant panic attack. I felt terrified all the time but I couldn&#039;t even tell you what I was terrified of. It was the most horrible feeling I&#039;ve ever experienced. My doctor insisted that I increase the dose but I refused. I finally argued with him and demanded to be taken off. I&#039;ve been looking for someone else that experienced a similar reaction.""",1.0,22
Bisacodyl,Constipation,"""Severe cramps with taking two tablets...Big mistake!!!  However it does the job.""",8.0,19
Diclofenac,Osteoarthritis,"""Had a small problem with indigestion which has been solved by using lansoprazole.  Makes life so much easier without the level of inflammation.""",9.0,18
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""So when i first start taking birth control i was 15. It was my mothers idea and it was supposedly to minimize cramping. Anyways I started gain weight and immediately stopped taking the pills. Zoom forward to 23 yrs old and Im recommended by my gyne to take these pills. Well ive been on this pill for 3 months now and just realized I gained a whooping 20lbs in those 3 months!! And i know for certian ive conciously made better food choices in regards to some modeling events coming up. On top of that my acne has gotten awful in my adult hood but this pill made it worse! I started getting large painful cyistic acne on my forehead. I also experience a decrease in sex drive, fatigue, and increase in vaginal discharge. BEWARE""",1.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate,Birth Control,"""I have been using this pill for years and I love it.  No side effects whatsoever.""",10.0,7
Chlor-Trimeton,Allergic Rhinitis,"""Have used Chlor-Trimeton for many years, 4 mg twice a day, to control allergic reactions to pollen.  After trying all other OTC antihistamines, Chlor-Trimeton does the job best, and it&#039;s a single-ingredient medicine (not a combination of unnecessary ingredients).""",10.0,24
Mesalamine,"Crohn's Disease, Maintenance","""I&#039;m a 25 year old female. I was diagnosed with Crohn&#039;s in August 2011. I had a bowel resection at the end of September due to the severity of my illness. I&#039;ve been taking Pentasa for about 3 months now and feel good, but my hair has been falling out like crazy. I read a normal person loses 50-100 strands a day, I&#039;m losing probably triple that. It&#039;s really depressing, I&#039;m switching to another medicine to see if that helps with the hair loss. Other than that I haven&#039;t had any side affects. Good luck!""",7.0,33
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I suffer from severe Neuropathy from my diabetes and have been on several pain medicines in the past. The last one was Lortab 10/500mg and did not take away all my pain. I was hurting after 3 hours of taking it. I was put on Percocet 10/325 by my doctor and I could not believe what a difference it has made in my life. I feel like I have my quality of life back. I can get around better and do not stay in bed most of the day from the pain. I was so depressed from being in so much pain. Now I am up and moving around better than I have in 2 yrs. I thank God my doctor has taken the time to listen to me and finally put me on something that works. He left me on the Lortab as well for break through pain medicine but I have not had to use it.""",10.0,72
Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (old formulation),Nasal Congestion,"""This is so far the only medication that helps a lot with my condition. Unfortunately I cannot take it for long periods of time.""",9.0,8
Buprenorphine,Chronic Pain,"""After more than a year of asking for extended relief (and moving up to 60mgs Percocet with 40 mgs Flexeril) I was barely able to cook a meal, take a shower, ANYTHING that required standing. 
I was skeptical at first, but (hopefully I&#039;m not jinxing myself), the ADDITION of the Butrans patch for me has been life changing. I often skip my oral doses, and I cooked TWO Christmas dinners. I cleaned my house, right now I&#039;m painting a bathroom and bedroom, a few hours at a time. 
""",10.0,61
Lutera,Birth Control,"""I was on Lutera for 9 months. It was great. The only side effects i experienced were my acne clearing up and my breasts increasing a cup size. I am extremely active in my sex life and I didn&#039;t get pregnant; I trust this pill a lot. But for my last two periods I started spotting for the whole third week of pills and then having a very heavy period, so my doctor is putting me on a higher dose of a similar medicine, I&#039;m just hoping it is exactly the same but with a normal period. Other than that I would highly recommend this birth control.""",8.0,8
Acetaminophen / oxycodone,Pain,"""I was in a very bad car accident in 2009, needless to say I&#039;ve been on pain medication since then and have been given everything from hydrocodone to fentanyl patches to OxyContin. I&#039;m only 27 so its hard to be doped up and tired all the time. And it was either nausea or headaches all the time. My doctor put me on Endocet 10s about a year ago and they are the absolute best thing for my pain. My tolerance isn&#039;t rising quickly either. I&#039;m very pleased so far with this medication, no negative side effects aside from very mild bathroom troubles.""",8.0,38
Vortioxetine,Depression,"""2 days so far. No nausea. Feel a bit out of it. Not as angry. Hungry.""",3.0,14
Mirena,Birth Control,"""I just had my first child and she is a blessing but I am not wanting a second child for awhile. My doctor recommended this to me and I was all for it.  Talked to her and two other doctors about side effects and there will be no weight gain, slight periods if any and can stay in for up to five years. Not recommended if wanting a child within a year. My initial experience was a little nauseous feeling (that came and went for a couple days), which was to be expected with the hormone change and honestly it was a little painful but I had to have a c-section. I would highly recommend this.""",7.0,4
Fetzima,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have been on and off different antidepressant meds for years.  I started Fetzima at 20 and ramped up to 160.  Couldn&#039;t really tell much difference.  I also take 400 mg Wellbutrin twice a day and Deplin (supposed to help stuff cross the blood brain barrier).  I was only on Fetzima a few  months (3-4?) with questionable improvement.  Have now weaned completely off and now starting LIthium.  Starting with 300 mg but will eventuall be at 900 mg.  Changed Wellbutrin to name brand (NOT generic) 300 mg SR daily along with the Deplin.  I just need something to help soon.  I have been fighting this for so long, and I am almost at the end of my rope.  I have been unemployed over a year, which just adds to the stress and strain.""",3.0,19
Fluoxetine / olanzapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I don&#039;t get majorly depressed any more or suicidal. My only problem is being so tired all the time. I used to work a lot and be up for days sometimes and required only 3-5 hours of sleep per night. Now sometimes I do nothing but sleep for as long as 5-6 days only getting up to eat, shower and use the bathroom. My energy level has gone from 9 to 3 on a good day. Marriage is in trouble too.  I&#039;ve had dosage adjustments all over the place and am back to my starting dose of 3/25.
6/50 was the worst. Now taking an additional 20mg of fluoxetine during the day but it doesn&#039;t help so I&#039;m stopping that. I&#039;ll stick with the lowest dose and start drinking coffee or something to get me going. I&#039;m a 52 year old male in good shape. No reason for the tiredness.""",8.0,24
Metronidazole,Bacterial Infection,"""I have been taking 500 milligrams twice a day for 7 days for BV. I have taken this before but it&#039;s been about 15 years. I don&#039;t have any problems with side effects. Yes it has a metallic taste but if you are good at taking pills it is not a problem. You need to put a small amount of liquid in your mouth first, throw the pill back then swallow all at once. Can&#039;t even taste it that way. The doctor had me paranoid to take this medicine because they said it would make me sick and violently ill if I drink alcohol with it. I did not want to use a cream so this is way easier for me. My past experience is that it will give me a yeast infection but I am prepared this time to treat it. I am thankful I don&#039;t have the awful side effects described here.""",8.0,0
Sildenafil,Erectile Dysfunction,"""Tried a sample from my doctor, ended up wasting 3 of the 4 due to the wife&#039;s waffling moods. The last one worked great, rock hard and lasting. Kind of a pricy gamble with the timing and such.""",10.0,43
Fluvoxamine,Depression,"""I think Luvox is a good medicine. I also take Abilify. Luvox took a long time to work. My two cents are to keep yourself busy and active, because no medication will treat everything. I am only giving this medicine a 7 out of 10 because it makes me kind of tired. The reason why I take Abilify too is because I have irritability associated with depression.""",7.0,13
Hydroxyzine,Anxiety,"""This little pill is amazing. It is one of the safest and most effective antianxiety medications I&#039;ve ever been on.
Pros:
- Very effective
- Works quickly
- Safe
- Doesn&#039;t make you drowsy
- Can be taken as needed; not addictive and no withdrawls
- Doesn&#039;t impair cognitive function
- Also helps with allergies!
Cons:
- Primary side effects were dizziness and weight gain
Notes:
- I&#039;ve found from personal experience that if I take it before bed I&#039;m more likely to have nightmares
- Do not quickly get up: slowly stand up, else you&#039;ll get extremely dizzy and might even fall over.
- Do not take with other antihistamines: always check with your doctor or a pharmacist before taking allergy medicine.
Would I recommend? Definitely!!""",9.0,57
Elbasvir / grazoprevir,Hepatitis C,"""I&#039;m a 64 y.o. male who has had HCV1 for about 35 years. I have had my liver checked regularly at the VA hospital for the last few years and because its functions were good, was told to postpone treating it because better treatments were &#039;right around the corner.&#039; 
I have watched several friends, including my ex-wife, go through interferon treatment and every one experienced negative side effects.
Its administration was complicated and much longer than Zepatier&#039;s 1/day for 12 wks.
My viral load went from 8,000,000 to 43 in 6 weeks.
I have been drowsy and it has affected my mental state but only in a positive way. HCV&#039;s impact on our minds is variant and getting rid of it may take some adjustment. But it beats the hell out of cancer.""",10.0,28
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Wow, I absolutely love this pill! I&#039;m so sorry that so many other women had a problem with it. After reading the reviews, I felt compelled to write one of my own, because I was hesitant to take it after reading all of the horror stories. I&#039;ve been on bc for years, several different pills. No complaints. However I switched to this one after talking to my obgyn about my loooonnnnnnggggg periods. Well, I&#039;ve been on Lo Loestrin for 3  months now, and absolutely love it. Hardly any cramps, and my period has gone down to 2-3 days of mostly light spotting. Love this pill!""",10.0,10
Oxymorphone,Pain,"""I&#039;ve tried numerous meds for back pain and neurogenic pain from MS, Opana works good, although the new formula made me very sick, thank God generic are not the plastic tablets.  3X20 per day and 1-3 Norco for BT.  I use Fentanyl 25mcg on weekend instead of OP to give my digestive tract a break.""",7.0,12
Bupropion,Depression,"""I&#039;ve been on it for a month now and am just now starting to see some change. I don&#039;t &quot;ruminate&quot; on thoughts in my head over and over like I used to. Anxiety is cut in half. As time goes on anxiety lessens. Yet to see an instant weight change, am starting weight watchers and the gym so that will help, can&#039;t say that the medicines are doing that. One big downside is I don&#039;t like taking it twice a day. Around the timing of dose #2 I feel a little dizzy. Still, trying to hang in there for a bit to get the full effects of this medicine!""",8.0,25
Codeine / guaifenesin,Cough,"""Like clockwork my allergy to Mountain Cedar starts around late October. Congestion, cough but no fever.  My doctor prescribes Cheratussin syrup and it works great. I also take Mucinex DM with this and it stops the congestion and cough after about an hour. I couldn&#039;t make it without this.""",9.0,25
Lunesta,Insomnia,"""Here&#039;s a trick to help my fellow insomniac&#039;s sleep. I have 3 very painful forms of Arthritis in my upper and lower back, neck, knees, feet, hands, exc. I have insomnia from chronic pain, and severe PTSD. 2mg Lunesta got me 4hrs rest. 3mg got me 6hrs sleep. I finally got 8 hours sleep by raising my dose to 2-2mg pills per night. I didn&#039;t get 4, 6, or, 8 hrs sleep until I changed eating habits. Plan your evening like so: eat a small portion of healthy foods. Wait 20-30 minutes, and then take your Lunesta. Wait 20-30 minutes, and eat another small portion of healthy food, and head to bed. The food keeps the medicine in your system longer. Also for those paying cash like me, use blinkhealth.com. I get my 60-2mg pills for $53.16 a month.""",10.0,59
Dulaglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""No appreciable effect on A1c levels. A lot of money for no return.""",1.0,12
Generess Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for about 10 months now. The first 6 months for me were horrible. Constant nausea from the time I woke up until I went to sleep.  This was my last hope, I have been on Loestrin fe, Microgestin, NuvaRing and every one of them gave me constant yeast infections. I&#039;d get rid of one and within a week I&#039;d have another. So after this birth control, I was going to give up, but I wanted to be sure. Now, I&#039;m great. Haven&#039;t gained any weight at all, my boobs haven&#039;t gotten any bigger which sucks (32A...yea, I know), I don&#039;t have nausea anymore. And it&#039;s free on my insurance.""",8.0,10
Amitriptyline,Depression,"""When I was about 15, I started getting these feelings of what I can only explain as &quot;An Impending Doom.&quot; I wasn&#039;t sad, but whenever I tried to do something that I thought was fun, my whole brain started to freak out and all I wanted to do was shut down. There was nothing I could do about it.
Apparently, this sort of thing happened to most of the people in my family and on my mothers side. So, I talked to my doctor and he said it sounded like a chemical imbalance, seeing as I wasn&#039;t sad about anything and I was healthy, so he asked me to try Amitriptyline. Once I started it, all of my symptoms basically vanished and after 2 years I&#039;ve fully adjusted to it&#039;s affects on my body.""",10.0,43
Savella,,"""I have been taking Savella for about a week now. I have gone this whole week without a headache. WOW. At first, I was waking up in the middle of the night very thirsty, but that has gone away now. I have much more energy than before. One thing that is really bothering me right now is I am extremely bloated.""",8.0,3
Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""If you just bought this you are most likely about to cry your eyes out trying to pee this stuff out and standing in the shower to put running water on your vagina because it feels like it&#039;s on fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So embarrassing that my husband is the one who has to look up something to help the burning and itching it caused! Never have I felt that before. I was better on sticking garlic up there! At least it doesn&#039;t burn! 

""",1.0,4
Zoloft,Panic Disorde,"""Anxiety spiraled out of control over just a month following 18 months of grief, job loss and moving. I couldn&#039;t leave the house and was prescribed Zoloft 12.5mg, the side effects were pretty bad (no appetite, trembles and night sweats) but within two weeks these side effects passed and I began returning back to my old self 6 weeks later. I slowly built up to 175mg over 6 months and stayed at that dose for 1 year. Now, two years later, I have almost forgotten about anxiety and have begun reducing very very slowly (about 12.5mg every couple of months). I&#039;m now taking 137.5mg and feel good, thank you Zoloft.""",9.0,70
Benadryl Allergy,Allergic Reactions,"""Experienced an allergic reaction during dinner at a new restaurant. Throat started itching terribly so we left and drove to the nearest pharmacy. Used Benadryl syrup because I thought it would work faster. Fixed my allergic reaction in a minute.""",10.0,20
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""I have had back pain for 16 years now, I have been on every pain medicine and these are the best.  """,10.0,56
Insulin glargine,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Oral meds did not bring down the A1c nor the fasting blood sugars which stayed in the 140s and kept climbing. .
I have now been on Lantus for 6 months, titrated dose every Saturday increasing dose by 4 units per week until my fasting blood sugars are averaging 100, A1c is  in normal rang now. Have not had any hypoglycemia bouts which happened with the oral meds. I give this insulin a two thumbs up.""",10.0,25
Seroquel,Bipolar Disorde,"""Seroquel has been a very helpful sleep aid.""",9.0,13
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Nexplanon for 5 months and it&#039;s just great. No periods, no babies. My sex drive is down a little and I&#039;ve put on a few pounds, but it&#039;s worth it to have no periods. I took my last month of pills at the beginning to transition, and I think that helped - I had a very brief period one month in but haven&#039;t seen it since.""",9.0,29
Zyban,Smoking Cessation,"""Only day 2 of Zyban. But cigarettes taste like garbage truck juice and I have high hopes that I can quit. Will update when more time passes""",10.0,55
Quetiapine,Paranoid Disorde,"""I was given this medication for alcohol/drug psychosis and after 2 years in 12 step recovery programs I am still on 450 milligrams. I started a reduction regime and was down to 150 milligrams and my paranoia symptoms returned. Went to see doctor and resumed my previous dosage. I experience no side effects listed but must say I am in good health and keep fit. There is the issue of weight gain, using fitness I managed to lose 10 kilograms.""",9.0,41
Trintellix,Major Depressive Disorde,"""I have severe depression and have been on Trintellix for a month.  At first, the nausea and vomiting were awful.  My doctor gave me promethizine, but that didn&#039;t help.   A medication that did work is Zofran, and it works like a charm for the nausea.  It completely stops it.  I take Trintellix in afternoon and about an hour later,  Zofran.  No more nausea;  I am so relieved.  However, I thought Trintellix would help my depression more.  I seem to be more anxious.  I am prescribed Valium 5 mg. up to once a day, but I rarely used to take it.  Now I am so anxious that I have to take it.  I was so hopeful, and now I&#039;m so disappointed that Trintellix is not working as expected. Does anyone have any suggestions for another anti-depressant?""",6.0,17
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""I took 1  5 mg a few nights ago. My body had unbearable muscle thrashing.  I woke up every 2 minutes spasming out of control it was very painful as well and couldn&#039;t get sleep.""",2.0,32
Mucinex,Bronchitis,"""Took this medication for a chest cough before I went to bed. Woke up in the night with severe nausea and felt dizzy. Tried it again a week later and same happened. I know other people who swear by it.""",3.0,62
Gabapentin,Peripheral Neuropathy,"""Started gabapentin at 300 mg daily. Moving up an extra 300 mg every 3 days.  Was extremely sleepy for over two weeks with little or no pain relief...until I started taking 2400 mgs, 600 mgs three times daily. At this dosage my pain level dropped significantly and the drowsiness side effect stopped. The pain had been so intense I&#039;d been feeling suicidal...and even opiates were not controlling it.  Now, with the 2400 mg daily dose of gabapentin my neuropathy pain is very well controlled and life is good again.  I have experienced no side effects since the first few weeks of drowsiness.  Don&#039;t let doctors tell you that if 900 mg daily doesn&#039;t relieve your pain...that the medicine won&#039;t work for you. 1800 mg to 3600 mg is a working dose.""",10.0,180
Femring,Postmenopausal Symptoms,"""For the first 3 months things were great.  On my second Femring I began to get a rash on my forehead and neck.  My neck was especially red, itchy and dry.   At first I thought it might be due to something else.  Perhaps Eczema or psoriasis, so I was buying all kinds of creams and nothing worked.  So I double checked my only prescription which is the femring and low and behold one of the possible side effects is a skin rash.  It&#039;s too soon to know for sure.  I hope it goes away.""",7.0,10
Tribenzor,High Blood Pressure,"""Seem to have a higher resting pulse rate 97-110. Other than that other medicines just got my blood sugar down to 145/94 now I&#039;m at 127/78.

It didn&#039;t make me tired during the day so I just take it at bedtime and really seem not to have any side effects, other than my pulse rate jacked up some.  I check my blood sugar 2x a day.""",9.0,13
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""For birth control purposes, never gotten pregnant. For acne purposes, my face used to be extremely broken out &amp; this definitely helped. However, I gained about 10-15 pounds with the year I was on it (my boobs grew so that was a plus) &amp; I started going into a depression &amp; feeling like I was going insane. Needless to say, I switched.""",4.0,1
Capsaicin,Osteoarthritis,"""Used it last night for knee pain and it started burning so bad it felt like my skin was melting off!  I would rather deal with the knee pain than ever use this stuff again!""",1.0,11
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""This was my second Mirena. My first was great. I had no periods, not complaints. Insertion and removal were super easy. However, after removal I did bleed for a couple weeks. The second one has been awful. I just had it removed after 3 years. My hair was falling out. I gained weight. I had very low sex drive. I bleed all the time. I got it removed 5 weeks ago and I&#039;m still bleeding. I&#039;m even on nuvaring, and still bleeding. It&#039;s awful. There is no end in sight.""",6.0,16
Azelastine,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I wa prescribed azalastine for chronic sinusitis and non-allergic rhinitis. I used it for over 2 months without any change. If anything it made my symptoms worse""",1.0,6
Lorcaserin,Obesity,"""Still working since June 12 now. The benefits of Belviq are great, weight loss:16 lbs, belly shrinking by 4 1/2 inches, blood pressure now normal, feeling great, feeling light.  Get a good diet don&#039;t think that you can still do MacDonalds, Wendys everyday. The pill won&#039;t fix that kind of behavior. It still takes a commitment from you, it just makes it easier to accomplish it.""",10.0,115
Symbyax,Bipolar Disorde,"""Only ten days and I am a new man. I have had zero weight gain. I don&#039;t eat everything I see. Racing thoughts are gone. I feel super light. I have energy like never before. I don&#039;t procrastinate simple tasks. I don&#039;t snap at people. I am way more active and do things that I want. I don&#039;t do anything self destructive. Anxiety gone. I am 28 and I didn&#039;t have a clue I was bipolar till 8 months ago. I feel like I just woke up and everyone around me can&#039;t believe how extremely different I am. I love my new life. I take this with Lithobid. Did I mention how awesome life is.""",10.0,65
Suboxone,Opiate Dependence,"""I started taking Suboxone about six years ago because I had a problem with Roxicodone and Vicodin. I highly recommend taking Suboxone if you are prone to taking opiate oriented narcotics. My life hasn&#039;t ever been in more control than it is now. I&#039;m also attending a Suboxone support group.""",10.0,42
Depo-Provera,Birth Control,"""I have been on Depo Provera since I was 18, so about five years. I have had no issues with it. I have not had a period in years (before I had terribly heavy periods), I did not experience any weight gain, do not have trouble staying fit, and do not experience any mood/personality swings. I just don&#039;t like that it&#039;s likely weakening my bones, but I try to stay on top of that with calcium/D supplements. However, I do wonder if it&#039;s had a negative effect on my sex drive, but that&#039;s inconsistent and I have nothing to compare it to since I got my shot as soon as I became sexually active, so it&#039;s hard to say.""",9.0,12
Levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""So I&#039;m on my second week with Mirena. I&#039;m 26 and have never had a child, so insertion was horrible. I consider myself to have a pretty high pain tolerance, but this sent me for a loop. I got dizzy and clammy and almost passed out. Thankfully my best friend was with me and was able to talk me through it and drive my ass around for the day. The after cramps weren&#039;t unbearable, but still very uncomfortable. I only spotted for a few days afterwards. Last week was a breeze. I had no problems at all. Last night I started feeling cramping, like I was dreaming and could feel them in my dreams. I woke up this morning and the cramps were super intense. I got to work and too about 1,000 mg of ibuprofen because they were bad.""",5.0,3
Fluoxetine,Anxiety and Stress,"""Personal experience:

1. Put up with the initial uncomfortable feelings of dizziness, increased anxiety, insomnia, lethargy,  (the anxiety is usually your fears related to taking medicine and the &#039;what ifs&#039;, medicine alone can not make you think bad things.

2. After 2 weeks (yes I was one of the unlucky few who had very bad side effects for all that time but I stuck with it) the therapeutic effects start coming through eventually 

3. Don&#039;t just assume medicine will make you completely happy, you still need to actively change your life to fix the root causes of anxiety or depression i.e do mediation, quit drinking, do CBT, take up exercise, see a therapist, be around people more.""",8.0,78
Temazepam,Insomnia,"""Restoril helps me get to sleep and helps prevent me from waking up constantly during the night. I have had no side-effects from Restoril.""",10.0,47
Duloxetine,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""Been on cymbalta 30 mg for days now. Controls my anxiety and my hunger. I hv lost about 8lbs and feel good. Also helps with my sleep at night. I am happy""",10.0,44
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide,Acne,"""Been on Epiduo for about a year. Maybe a bit less. 11 months or so. Use it in conjuction with Doxy pills.Ever since I was about 13/14 I have had moderate acne. Mainly whiteheads. Bad enough to notice but not bad enough to take up too much time as a teen. Didn&#039;t go away by the time I was 21 so decided to go see the doc. First week of Epiduo- No difference at all.
Second-fourth week- Breakout central. Avoided looking in the mirror at all and got through the days telling myself it would get better. From there it has gotten much better. Still get a few but this would have gone down maybe 70% from what it was.  Don&#039;t recommend it for those with dry skin though. When I started it was oily and now I have to use moisturizer every day for dry skin""",7.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""Hi everyone I started taking lo Loestrin fe 3 weeks ago,,, I did have break through bleeding don&#039;t give up or get worried it will stop once your body gets use to it,, I really love This this pill I am not retaining water and I have no weight gain, other pills make you gain weight  and get hungry - not this one. I would recommend this highly.""",10.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been on lo loestrin for over three years and have loved it. Since being on it I haven&#039;t had a period. The only down side is that it&#039;s a pill. Being in college and having a crazy schedule makes it difficult to take every day so I&#039;m switching to a better long term solution for birth control. If I could remember to take it at the same time every day I&#039;d give this 10/10""",9.0,10
Apri,Birth Control,"""I was switched from Marvelon to Apri about a year ago.  I lost 15 pounds after switching and after about one month of breaking out, I was back to clear skin again.  However, I have noticed a dramatic increase in mood swings with Apri.  I constantly find myself crying over the most insignificant things and am unable to control my emotions.  I&#039;m worried it is starting to affect my relationship with my boyfriend and with others. I&#039;m thinking of seeing a doctor and perhaps switching to a different pill...seems like its going to be difficult to find one that keeps my weight, skin, and emotions in check!""",6.0,5
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""This was the third birth control that I tried, and was pretty close to just not using birth control pills anymore since the last two I tried has such severe side effects. However, this pill has been going quite well for me. I have been taking it for the past 2 weeks, and the only side effects I&#039;ve noticed are nausea, headaches, a little more tired then usual, slight more acne. I am also getting this weird stomach pain after eating right after taking my pill but that could be from something else. Sex drive is normal, and my mood is the exact same. All in all, I think it&#039;s a good pill.""",8.0,2
Prozac,Bulimia,"""I&#039;d struggled with bulimia and depression  for many years, I was prescribed Prozac to mainly treat my depression, and partly the eating disorder. 

With my personal experience with bulimia I never had the urges to binge eat, just to make myself vomit after eating proper sized portions of food. I had found that the Prozac had helped stopped the urges to throw up after eating quite effectively. The only side effect being that once I had stopped taking it the urges returned immediately. 

Currently and trying to battle those thoughts without being prescribed medication, but may go back onto it if I&#039;m unsuccessful after a year, or so.""",6.0,5
Belviq,Obesity,"""So, I have mixed feelings about this drug.

Pros: Helped me not crave sugar, bread and carbs. I lost 20 pounds on it. Helped me stay motivated at the gym by being able to stick to my meal plans. 

Cons: If you take it, you need to be committed. For some odd reason, I and a lot of people have experienced it, when you get off it then try to retake it again, it doesn&#039;t seem to work. STAY ON IT. I didn&#039;t get side effects from this med, maybe occasional anxiety and a headache. Drinking on this med will give you the worst hangovers. Also noticed sometimes it stalled my weight loss even when I was counting my intake. 

Overall, I probably won&#039;t take this drug again  until there is more thorough, long term research done on it.""",6.0,21
Skyla,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve had Skyla for a year and three months; The insertion was painful and uncomfortable, I had some VERY light spotting, cramping, and a bit of nausea the first day, but by the following day I was absolutely fine. All in all, this has been the BEST decision I&#039;ve ever made in terms of birth control, prior to Skyla I took pills and they wreaked havoc on my body and libido, after almost three years I was fed up with the side effects so I opted to try something new. I would recommend this IUD to anyone reconsidering their current method of BC, the simplicity and joy of not having to remember a pill every night, emergency prescription runs, and the improvement in the overall feeling of my body is incredible and well worth one day of discomfort.""",10.0,7
Axiron,"Hypogonadism, Male","""severe blurred vision, frequent urination day &amp; night, abdominal discomfort.""",3.0,10
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes,Bowel Preparation,"""Took this twice as prep for Colonoscopy.  It was disgusting to drink but they all are.  Then came the weakness, dizziness and the migraine headache.  Very very bad migraine headache.  Never again.""",1.0,0
Viibryd,Depression,"""Before taking Viibryd was on Lexapro for a year. I experienced severe withdrawals while transitioning medication. Electric jolts..severe headaches..extreme anxiety..extreme aggression..paranoia then once the viibryd started working everything stopped I feel good 40mg works best for me. I am bi polar, this drug has helped a great deal with severe mood swings. I hope it continues to work for me.""",8.0,17
Celexa,Generalized Anxiety Disorde,"""I have been taking Celexa for only three weeks but I&#039;ve already noticed a difference in my mood. I feel a bit more relaxed and the panic attacks are null if any. I started with 10mg for 4 days then up to 20mg which proved to be way too much for me so I backed down to 10mg and have felt great since. Side effects: some slight yawning here and there but not a big deal. I recommend this medicine for those with mild anxiety/depression.""",8.0,259
Implanon,Birth Control,"""Implanon has been good to me. I first put it in in 2005 and then again in 2008. I took it out in February 2009 and got pregnant by May 2009! I put it in again when my daughter was about six weeks old and have had no major issues with it in terms of the regularity of my periods, skin breakouts, mood swings and stuff.""",8.0,0
Miconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""Same here i just started using it today as soon as I inserted the cream it felt so bad, burning and itching like crazy. I think its doing its job ....lets hope it cures it :)""",5.0,7
Cyclophosphamide,Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia,"""Full blown blast crisis.  Had extreme joint and bone pain felt like sunburn while having your skin smacked and twisted.  Went to ER got diagnosed with leukemia got bone marrow test to confirm. Needed afforesis immediately took four days. Then needed transfusions then chemo which included cytoxin.  Great medicine got my counts down quick so remission came quick.  But because I was ph  also it took other expensive and research study trials to help me.  But once I was in remission they used high doses of Cytoxin with radiation and others to get me into complete remission. Then stem transplant.""",10.0,1
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""The first few months were fine. No serious side effects.  Obviously I did not get pregnant, so it was effective in that way. The side effects after maybe 6 months or so were terrible. Bleeding for 2 1/2+ weeks out of the month, weight gain (about 30 pounds,) irritable. I dealed with it because I had the mindset, &quot;it&#039;s better this than getting pregnant so early.&quot; After about a year and three months, I&#039;m bleeding for 3 weeks out of the month. I&#039;m switching to Loestrin 1/20. More estrogen for me.""",4.0,7
Lidocaine,Anesthesia,"""Use of lidocaine injection to numb insertion sight for IV resulted in burning sensation in the vein that traveled to the heart in 10-15 seconds. This was followed by pale skin, cold sweat, BPdrop and unconciousness for approx.15 minutes.  I feel usage in my case was unnecessary, dangerous, andinaffective as it had worn of by the time IV was inserted.""",3.0,7
Nicotine,Smoking Cessation,"""I smoked for 32 years and tried different times and products to help me stop but always failed.  My doctor and I agreed for me to try the Nicoderm CQ patch and it&#039;s really helping me. I have no urges to smoke and am now on Day 8.  The only thing I found out is that I have red swollen itchy skin where the patches were worn. Need to talk to the doctor but office is closed on the weekends.  I&#039;m thinking I could be allergic to them but don&#039;t want to stop them because they are working for me""",8.0,50
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I am on my second round of Implanon. I had the first one inserted in October 2007 and had the second one put in yesterday afternoon. My boyfriend and I absolutely love this birth control. I haven&#039;t ever had mood swings, weight gain, or depression. I have my periods regularly and all in all I very much love this form of birth control. Since I have gotten mine my 3 sisters have followed suit and none of them have any side effects either. Before I originally got the first one I did tons of research and discovered that Implanon is a better form of birth control than getting your tubes tied at 1 in 15,000 women getting pregnant when using Implanon where as have your tubes tied is a 1 in 12,000 chance of getting pregnant. I absolutely love it!""",8.0,12
Loestrin 24 Fe,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been on this pill for a month. I specifically asked my doctor for a low-dose pill because I have had really bad experiences with birth control in the past, from weight gain to ridiculous mood swings, PMS, to my sex drive gone, to constant spotting. I am a healthy, slim, active 37 year old. This pill is the BEST! It&#039;s like I am not on anything at all.  I have not gained any weight. No acne, no mood swings, and my sex drive has increased, actually. The only reason why I can&#039;t give it a 10 is because it is a little pricey and one thing I was not expecting was the boob growth! I was already a 32dd, and I am popping out of those bras already. My man is not complaining though....lol.""",9.0,14
Dextromethorphan,Cough,"""Polystirex is the slow release formulation is it an edible plastic? thats what irritated most of your bowels...I have ibs and have had no similar side effects which amazes me. For cough eh its ok.  No better than hot tea like the other reviewer said...I&#039;ll stick with immediate release dmx. Not particularly happy about consuming plastic...""",3.0,1
Homatropine / hydrocodone,Cough,"""Worked great on my cough. Made me a bit restless though. I was able to take it during the day and not be sleepy, so that was a plus.""",6.0,7
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol,Birth Control,"""I was on Yaz for almost a year. I gained 25 pounds and am heavier than I&#039;ve ever been in my life! I&#039;ve never, ever had a problem with weight gain before. After being on it for a couple months, I started getting weekly headaches. Really bad ones. I decided to go off of Yaz to see if the headaches would go away and I&#039;d stop gaining weight. Sure enough, after about 2 weeks the headaches stopped completely. I haven&#039;t gained any more weight either, and I&#039;ve been off of Yaz for about a year now. Unfortunately, I&#039;m having problems losing all the weight I gained!""",5.0,1
Leuprolide,Endometriosis,"""I started  lupron 2 weeks ago for endometriosis.  So far I&#039;ve had 0 side effects.  And no pain! I&#039;m just starting so we&#039;ll see if I change my mind""",9.0,25
Multivitamin with minerals,None,"""Severe hives itching  after taking for 6 months""",5.0,0
Carbidopa / levodopa,Parkinson's Disease,"""I&#039;ve been taking Rytary since Feb 2016, I settled in on taking   3 capsules of Rytary 48.75mg/195mg 4 times a day &amp; 1 capsule of Rytary 61.25 mg / 245 mg at bedtime initially this dosing combination allowed me to achieve virtually no down time until, I experienced some serious stress which eventually led to 4 to 6 hours of off time a day as well as significant dyskinesia between doses, especially as the day wore on. Next I was favorably evaluated and underwent DBS surgery in Feb 2017 with stimulation I&#039;m still on the same day dose, but have stopped taking 2 capsules Rytary 48.75mg/195mg at bedtime with virtually no down time and no noticeable dyskinesia. Rytary has work very well for me during this time. With DBS hope to reduce daily Rytary""",10.0,5
Hyoscyamine,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,"""A year and a half ago my IBS flared up and continued to worsen to the point that it totally controlled my life. I went to 2 GIs who ran all the tests on me and finally said its just IBS. They treated me for diarrhea but that wasn&#039;t really my problem. I&#039;m constipated with non stop cramping for a few days then have several non stop hours of really awful pain and diarrhea.  I tried a third GI and he finally tried hyoscyamine .375 2x day.  I felt better right away and for the first time in over a year I don&#039;t feel that exhausting cramping. The only side effects I have are an extremely dry mouth and throat, sleepiness, and sleep disturbances. The dry mouth is really bad but an easy trade off because I&#039;m back in control of my own life.""",10.0,42
Lithium,Cluster Headaches,"""I suffer from chronic clusters. Lithium has me pain free so compared to the pain I would be suffering I can live with the side effects.""",10.0,22
Mobic,Osteoarthritis,"""First one that I have found working for the pain and the inflammation in my knees, elbows, shoulders, etc. I am 36 and I was tested about three weeks ago, but before I was tested, I was already taking Mobic and it worked better than all the other medicines that I was taking for my arthritis. When my test come back it showed that I was full blown with arthritis and borderline rheumatoid arthritis. """,10.0,30
Epiduo,Acne,"""I&#039;ve been on epiduo for over a month and I am not impressed. I was afraid that I would experience red, dry skin when I first started using it, but was told that after the irritation I would begin to see results. I never experienced any irritation, drying, or burning, and I have seen no results as far as my acne goes. While I have not
experienced any negative side effects, I am furious that my skin has not improved. I started taking antibiotics for my skin last week, but the derm told me to continue using epiduo as well. Still no results!""",3.0,2
Lifitegrast,Dry Eye Disease,"""The liquid generally sticks at the end of the vial, so you have to &quot;flick&quot; at it to push it towards the tip before twisting off the cap.  Xiidra leaves a bitter taste in my mouth for a good 30 mins. It causes watery eyes for about the same time too.  2 times every 12 hours can be a pain. Some days I forget and end up doing it once every 24 hours. It&#039;s been 4 months now and it&#039;s help a little bit. Won&#039;t know for sure if my dry eyes are &quot;cured&quot; after 12 months of use. We&#039;ll see when I get off it.""",5.0,2
Asenapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""After 15 years of trying different meds, this is the first one to give me a positive change.  I used to be suicidal everyday &amp; had a hard time leaving the house. Everything was overwhelming. 
Since starting Saphris my mind finally feels like it has &quot;brakes&quot; and my thoughts feel lighter.  I&#039;m feeling true happiness,  even happy to wake up. 
Little to no side effects 3 months in. I take it at night because it does make me sleepy. Sugar cravings I&#039;ve noticed but an trying to control that because honestly this med is giving me my life back. 
Cons: 20 minutes of a nasty taste in your mouth because you dissolve it under your tongue. Sugar/carb cravings but no excess weight gain yet.""",9.0,10
Mirena,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I chose Mirena because I was having heavy periods with severe cramping along with terrible acne/pms symptoms. I am 27 years old and have never had children. I was very nervous before the procedure because of reading many terrible reviews. First off placement was the most painful experience thus far. Not even exaggerating.  I&#039;ve got a very high pain tolerance and I thought I was going to pass out. I left the office in some serious pain/cramping and it continued for about a day. I spotted for about a week along with minor cramps. It&#039;s now been 2 months and I have not had any spotting/cramping or periods! My mood is better and for the first time in 10 years I haven&#039;t had any acne breakouts. Also zero weight gain! I love Mirena, best choice ever.""",9.0,112
Imitrex,Migraine,"""I love this medicine! Before I would always worry about the next time I was going to get a headache. I couldn&#039;t work or play with my son, I hated it. But now if I get one I can just take my imitrex and 30 minutes later its gone like I never had a headache at all! The only thing I dont like is it is pricey, but I will pay because it works very well. Now that I have tried it, I couldn&#039;t live without it.""",10.0,9
Chloramphenicol,Bacterial Infection,"""I was given choromycetin when I was 15 years old. 
It was considered an experimental drug at the time. 
I ended up with red petechiae (distinctive red rash) all over. 
Saw a hemotologist when I was 18. 
Had a bone marrow test done. 
Declared thrombocytopenia and idiopathic thrombocytopenia drug induced. 
It has been devastating for me. 
Many healing drugs given to me has had large consequences on my life. 
It has been a life -long process of convincing untrained doctors of my condition. 
Most doctors weren&#039;t born when this drug came on the market. 
Therefore they are ignorant of any complications!!!!!!!!!
I am 66 years old. 
I now have been declared with a new title. Life-threatening Autoimmune hemolytic anemia. 
They have given me prednisone and Ritoxan. 
Not helping much.""",1.0,2
Benlysta,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,"""I&rsquo;ve been on the Benlysta infusion for almost 2 years with great success.  During this time I&rsquo;ve been able to stop taking prednisone and reduced my Vicodin for breakthrough. 
This month is my first on the new Sub Q injection and I&rsquo;m dying. First it took awhile to get approved via insurance. I️ started these &ldquo;behind&rdquo; in pain and after 3 weeks I&rsquo;m no better. I️ plan on discussing with my Dr in the next week or two. So my rating is for the infusion NOT the weekly injection.""",9.0,0
Naltrexone,Opiate Dependence,"""I&#039;ve been an opiate lover, addict, train wreck for years. Naltrexone cuts my cravings to about 1/10 of what they normally would be - At thirty two days in recovery. AMAZING!""",10.0,26
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim,Urinary Tract Infection,"""I was a little worried after reading the reviews... and on top of that my mom had a really bad reaction (fever, horrible chills, etc.). I was a little queasy the first few dose, but it wasn&#039;t even enough to keep me from eating. After that I had no side effects at all. Overall my experience was great!""",10.0,3
Fluoxetine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I can honestly say I like it because it kept me well balanced. I have children so I was afraid that I wouldn&#039;t be able to function properly as a parent but it worked out really well. On the plus side I hardly felt any side effects.""",8.0,21
Cephalexin,Bacterial Infection,"""I was prescribed Keflex (Cephalexin) after having surgery to prevent infection, and wanted to add to the list of side effects.  They do not mention acid reflux, which I had every time I took the capsule (4 times a day, for 10 days). Also women need to take a probiotic while on this medication as it decreases natural flora and you can get yeast infection. I learned this the hard way by not eating enough yogurt while on this medication and not taking any probiotics. Just wanted to give a heads up and hopefully spare many women this highly uncomfortable experience.""",5.0,123
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""I&#039;ve been diagnosed with pcos amd currently proud mamma of a 18 month old son but not because of BC. Before I had my son I used a few methods and the pill was the worse but only because I&#039;d forget to take it. Now after having him all BC has made me sick. Except nexplanon. It&#039;s been 6 months now, and I&#039;m happy. Everything is the same. Sex drive and all. However, I&#039;m noticing mood swings. More frequent and a little more hostile but I snap out of it quick. Also, Im starting to mildly break out and my skin has been dryer but the drynrss could be weather change. No weight gain. Weight loss at first but 15 pounds was all but after beginning my new serious relationship we kinda junk (food) out and do the wine and dine. 2 thumbs way up.""",9.0,2
Fluconazole,Vaginal Yeast Infection,"""I bought this twice in a three week period hoping it would cure a yeast infection i had twice. The first time i took it nothing happened. There was nothing that happened to me. So i thought i should see my obgyn in case it was bacterial vaginosis. The doctor said it was a yeast infection and they gave me 150mg  flucanozole. Which is diflucan!! And it worked. Next week later i had a yeast infection again! I bought diflucan again thinking it would work. But guess what??!  it did not work! Why the hell did the one from the doctor work. But the one from the store is rubbish. There was more then a week in between taking the first diflucan and the one the doctor prescribed. So it wasn&#039;t the two working together. diflucan is a sham!""",1.0,10
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I have been using Junel FE 1/20 for six years and LOVE it. I have never experienced any side effects and am able to skip my period every month.""",10.0,0
Avapro,High Blood Pressure,"""I&#039;ve been taking 150mg samples for almost 2 weeks.  The medication (Avapro) increased my tiredness levels which are quite high with the Fibromyalgia and Sjogren&#039;s day-to-day.  Normal anxiety is heightened also and is almost unbearable in its severity.  I am experiencing no lessening in my BP readings.  I plan to discuss this medication with my PCP during my scheduled follow-up visit.  It&#039;s quite expensive, too.""",1.0,60
Adipex-P,Weight Loss,"""I was taking Adipex for a 1 1/2 months. I lost a total of 18lbs. The only problem I had was acceleration to the heart so I had to stop.""",7.0,35
Delsym,Cough,"""First off, it tasted awful. Secondly, I thought I was dying on my bathroom floor an hour after taking it. It gave me chills, extreme nausea, diarrhea and dizziness. Double checked the expiration date to see if that had something to do with it, nope. My cough is calm but it&#039;s not worth fighting nausea and dizziness four hours later. I will never take this medicine again.""",1.0,7
Plan B One-Step,Emergency Contraception,"""My husband and I experienced a broken condom mishap. I took it an hour after the incident.This happened 3 days before I expected my period. My period finally came 5 days late, but it was effective. I did not experience any side effects.""",10.0,6
Viagra,Erectile Dysfunction,"""I am a 30 yr old disabled army veteran. Got my prescription of Viagra in the mail today from the department of veterans affairs medical system. Took it around 10.45pm and around 11.30pm started to become flush in the face and a slight head ache. But when it came down to do business it works great I stay harder longer and don&#039;t go soft as quick can satisfy my significant other with great pleasure now.  I am glad I talked to my doctor about my erectile dysfunction. I never would have thought that the VA system would ever give the pill to veterans who have erectile dysfunction. But they do.""",10.0,126
Claravis,Acne,"""I&#039;m on my 3rd month of Claravis 40 mg. I take 2 tablets once a day. I have had acne since I was 9. I have tried every cream, pill prescribed by my doctor, and various facial treatments. Claravis is the only thing that has ever worked for me. I am on month 3 and the only time I break out is at the end of the month when I start my period. The pills are worth the side effects. I do have chapped and bloody lips, Vaseline is my best friend,and I have had back pain in my lower back since month 2 of Claravis. I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s related to the pills, but I did notice several folks on the board had the same pains. Still for a person that&#039;s had blackheads, whiteheads, scars, and pimples all over my body since I was a kid, it&#039;s totally worth it.""",9.0,9
Epiduo,Acne,"""I rarely ever write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience because Acne has been a very traumatic part of my life. I have ALWAYS struggled with Acne. I got it when I turned 13 and it was pretty sever during my teen years. It subsided during late-teens and early 20s, but it made a comeback just recently now that I am 25. 

When enough was enough, I went to my doc and he prescribed me this. If I could marry this product, I would (lol!). It worked instantaneously on my skin. I barely had a &quot;purge&quot;. My skin literally cleared up within a few days. It was red/dark and really dry for the first week, but after 5 days of using it.. i kid you not, all of my acne disappeared!!""",9.0,15
Liraglutide,"Diabetes, Type 2","""Have been on Victoza (6.0 for 3 months) and 1.2 for last month.  Have lost 12 lbs.  Take 750mg X2 of Metformin.  Unable to exercise though from weakness and slight headache.  I can go swimming twice a week but that&#039;s about all the energy left.  Wonder what the long term effects would be since this hasn&#039;t been on the US market for too long. Hope for the best for all of us Type 2&#039;s.""",9.0,7
Sovaldi,Hepatitis C,"""Just started sovaldi/ribavirin. I&#039;ve been through 3 courses of treatment for hepcg2 since 1992, interferon alone, peginterfon ribavirin, the same again but increased doses. In each case viral load was undetectable for 3months but then reappeared.
Each time the viral load increased from 3m to 8m to 12m to the present  22m. And each time the percentage for a successful completion of the course of treatment go down. I hope this time will be different, but not confident it will. 
      As for side effects, they&#039;ve become old friends. (the kind your glad to see go)
Hang in there.""",1.0,7
Escitalopram,Depression,"""Sexually frustrated me and I was a little bit aggressive coming onto it. EVERYONE has a specific anti-depressant that will work for them. It&#039;s all trial and error. However, even though it didn&#039;t work for me, I&#039;m a fan of the medication. Prozac, however, did the job.""",6.0,36
Lortab,Pain,"""Been on Lortab for severe nerve pain after trying Cymbalta &amp; Lyrica. Works well.""",8.0,19
Interferon alfa-2b,Hepatitis C,"""Interferon was the worst experience of my life. The side effects were so horrible and it never did anything good for my Hep C. After each 6 month protocol my blood work showed no effect on the  Hep C so at that time the only option was to do it again. But it never worked for me. Also I never had body pain before injecting Interferon and I still have it even after all these years later. I do not care for Interferon at all and looking back at when I was taking it, I really don&#039;t know how I did it.""",1.0,3
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""I am in my last week of the 2nd pack. 1st my period this month was only 3 days which was awesome. I&#039;ve never had a 3 day period before, EVER! However, the next week I had break through bleeding for 11 straight days. The cramping was bad and I had acne like crazy. I was supposed to have gotten my period yesterday and it hasn&#039;t came yet and I am never late. I know I&#039;m not pregnant because I couldn&#039;t have any sex since I was bleeding nearly the whole month. I know I have to wait another month for everything to get normal. So lets just hope and pray for better results 3rd pack. Will update soon.""",10.0,30
Neurontin,Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome,"""I have had reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome for 11 years and I now take 2400mg of Neurontin a day with very little side effects. I would rate it a 6/10.""",6.0,9
Implanon,Birth Control,"""I got the Implanon at an early age of 17, in December of 2008. I had zero side effects and zero periods. It was awesome. Towards the end of the four years, however, I started having severe breakouts that my dermatologist attributed to the birth control as it was ending its cycle. After it was removed I started a simpler form of birth control (a pill) and I hated it. I just had another Implanon inserted last week.""",8.0,2
Acetaminophen / propoxyphene,Pain,"""Plate in my neck. Bulging disc L-4 and L-5. Not as good at relieving pain as Vicodin but helps me cope without having another surgery.""",7.0,6
Amitriptyline,Pain,"""I have interstitial cystitis for 15 yrs now. I have tried everything. Lyrica worked great for pain but too many side effects.  I am back to amitriptyline.  Works really well and very inexpensive versus thousands for Lyrica.  I even took it during my three pregnancies. All my babies healthy.  Dr said this medicine has been around so long that he was comfortable giving it to me during pregnancy for my pain.""",9.0,117
Sertraline,Depression,"""Very positive experience w Zoloft. Literally has saved my life. I started on 50mg, not very helpful. Maintained dose at 100mg for several years, but finally got courage to take 150mg, and it&#039;s been so helpful. I still get acute stress rxns once in a while (less than 1x/month) but my symptoms overall are vastly improved.""",9.0,31
Magnesium citrate,Constipation,"""Well, this is my second attempt to take mag citrate. I have chronic constipation and often wake up with sharp abdominal pains and pain on my back. The first time I tried mag citrate nothing happened. I blamed myself for taking 64oz of water right before I took the medication. I thought I may have diluted it by drinking water so that it had no effect. I have chronic constipation with no bm for 3 days and only a tiny bm when I poo - and after intense rocking back and forth just to poo.
I took a whole bottle of lemon mag citrate without too much problem . I don&#039;t care for the salty after taste.
It was  6pm when I took the whole bottle of the mag citrate. 5 hrs later I took 32 oz water. It is now 7am, 13hrs later and still waiting.""",3.0,13
Adderall,Narcolepsy,"""I love adderall, it&#039;s the best. It gives great energy, and doesn&#039;t let you get tired. Also, you don&#039;t feel the urge to eat everything when you are sad. """,10.0,102
Hydromorphone,Chronic Pain,"""I was on 30mgs Opana ER dailu and it was discontinued.  My doc moved me to 8mg Exalgo/day.  It&#039;s not working well, doesn&#039;t last 24 hours and every 2-4 hours I start getting chills and runny nose.  I think I just might be on too low of a dose.  Too bad I can&#039;t get in to my doc sooner.""",4.0,0
Omnaris,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I was on a dose of 20 mg of prednisone daily and have been able to stop taking any oral steroids since I started Omnaris.  I have had no side effects.  It is wonderful. It helps my runny and stuffy nose symptoms. """,9.0,39
Topiramate,Migraine Prevention,"""LOVE ! Honestly. In the beginning, I did want to get off this medication. Some of the side effects for the first couple months are just annoying, but I was able to push through them. I was overweight at the time of starting this too for my migraines, and my migraines/headaches were SO BAD. But I was able to lose some weight from it too, which is nice. The most annoying side effect in my opinion would be the tingling in the tips of the fingers and toes, only lasted maybe 2-3 months for me. After that they faded and they&#039;re gone. After about a month a half of using this drug my headaches subsided quickly, now I&#039;m migraine and headache free completely. I will forever take this medication as long as my Neuro says its okay too.""",10.0,14
Provera,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,"""I went almost 3 months without a period. I should&#039;ve known I was in for trouble but I just let it slide until the day I started my period. I bled for 5 weeks non stop. It was very heavy with lots of large clots. I went to the ER eventually and the Dr prescribed me provera 10 mg for 10 days. It was awesome for 10 days almost no bleeding just spotting here and there. I came off of provera and 2 days later I&#039;m bleeding 10 times worse and a lot more clots then I was before taking the drug. Somethings got to give I just want to be able to be normal again!""",1.0,34
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin,Birth Control,"""I have been on the patch for three weeks now and the first week was horrible I was very tired and nauseous and week 2 and 3 have been great and I&#039;m sexually active and it has not affected me in any way in the area, the sex is still great. No period yet but this following week is my one week they suggest you keep the patch off and continue it the following  week so let&#039;s see what happens.""",8.0,13
Asenapine,Bipolar Disorde,"""I took Saphris for over a full year along with Wellbutrin, Prozac and Lamictal. I actually became worse since I have been on it. I would say that if you wish to only get a good nights rest, then this is for you, other than that I would not recommend this to anyone. It did not help my anxiety, mood swings or depression. I was switched to Seroquel XR hopefully this will help. But not all of us have the same side effects so maybe Saphris will work well for others.""",3.0,15
Propofol,Anesthesia,"""I&#039;m a cancer survivor and have had multiple surgeries requiring anesthesia.  Typically I wake feeling very groggy and nauseous,racing heart, headache etc. This is the first time I have had propofol. I woke feeling completely alert, was able to stand up immediately, dress myself and walk unaided to the restroom within minutes of waking. I thought this drug was finally the answer, but after several hours I began coughing and sneezing and have not been able to sleep for two nights. I&#039;m on day 3 and my chest feels heavy and I continue to cough. Despite a recent bout w/breast cancer I&#039;m physically fit and strong. I have excellent blood pressure and my resting heart rate is around 50 bpm, which is excellent for my age, not sure why this reaction.""",4.0,11
Lialda,"Ulcerative Colitis, Active","""I have been on lialda for almost a month and take 1200 mg twice a day.  Has helped but my hair is falling out and I hope it stops soon. I also can&#039;t sleep. I am awake until 3AM and then will doze for about 45 minutes. I like the medication but not sleeping is a real pain.""",8.0,9
Risperidone,Bipolar Disorde,"""Good in low doses to maintain....but to use in high doses for mania...not effective....a lot of side effects""",5.0,20
Alprazolam,Panic Disorde,"""Didn&#039;t work for me.""",2.0,3
Wellbutrin,Depression,"""I have had depression for over two years and have tried three other antidepressants with little to no success before using Wellbutrin. I have taken Wellbutrin for several months and it is the only antidepressant I&#039;ve used that has given me no side effects and a signficantly improved mood. I still don&#039;t feel as driven and passionate about things as I once was, but at least I have some of my motivation and energy back, which is an improvement from none whatsoever. It&#039;s no cure, but I have gradually been feeling so much more emotionally stable since starting this medication.""",8.0,60
Citalopram,Depression,"""I suffer from Severe depression/anxiety. Celexa for me is a miracle. Got my life back/sex drive through the roof! Little to no anxiety..no side effects other than some yawning/tired.""",10.0,102
Tylenol with Codeine #3,Pain,"""I use this for my pancreatitis, NASH, and inflamed spleen. I have other health issues as well. Currently this works far better than Vicodin, or Darvocet. Those two did nothing for me with the pain, this at least takes the edge off, though. At times it does make me sleepy and drowzy at work.""",9.0,18
Levonorgestrel,Emergency Contraception,"""Just thought I&#039;d share since it made me more comfortable reading other people&#039;s experiences before trying this pill! Last period was august 3rd and had sex and the condom broke the day that period ended. I couldn&#039;t make myself buy the pill the night of because I was freaked out reading all the possible side effects! Woke up the next morning very paranoid so I went and bought the pill! First day no side effects, next couple of days just cramps and backaches, next couple of days nausea at random times of the day (but it goes away after a while), and about a week after taking the pill I got my period! So two periods in a two week span, but I&#039;ll take it! Ladies, just take the pill. The side effects are minimal!!! Be relieved!!""",10.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel,Birth Control,"""Been taking this BC for a little over six months now. It&#039;s a huge upgrade from my previous BC (Aubra). Periods are always on time and short, usually about 3 or 4 days. Only downfall I find with this prescription is the mood swings. My sex drive stayed pretty stable and haven&#039;t noticed any changes in weight (although I do believe my appetite has increased). Overall, I recommend it.""",10.0,1
Ciprofloxacin,Bladder Infection,"""I was experiencing pain in my right kidney, It wasn&#039;t a sharp pain, but more of a dull achy pain that was just uncomfortable. It went away the next day but would come back every other day. I then started to feel the beginning stages of a UTI coming on so I correlated the 2 together. the dr. took a urine sample but results have not come back yet. She says she thinks I have a bladder infection spreading to my kidney so she prescribed me cipro. After looking it up I read cipro is good for UTI, kidney and bladder infections so it should work perfectly fine. After my second pill my UTI was cleared up (hallelujah), but after taking 3 days my pain in my kidney is more constant than ever and stays 24/7 now. I hope it goes away soon!""",7.0,17
Zoloft,Depression,"""I was addicted to opiates for years and when I went to treatment and came off of them was diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorders. Zoloft has really helped with anxiety and depression. No urges to abuse opiates, a general good mood (it&#039;s not a euphoric thing, just a normal human feeling). Only when I began taking it did I have side effects, and they were very mild. I felt overstimulated for a day or two and maybe had a few heart flutter feelings but after a few days no side effects and after a week or two no depression.""",9.0,130
Fluticasone,Allergic Rhinitis,"""I suffer from year-round allergies to at least a half dozen allergens. My doctor has had me on Claritin and Nasonex. While they didn&#039;t completely alleviate my symptoms, he had no other suggestions. When I ran out of Nasonex, I decided to forego the hassle of stopping by my doctor&#039;s office to pick up a prescription and instead got Flonase from a nearby Walgreen&#039;s. This stuff is the best! It alleviated all of my symptoms (constant runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, nasal congestion). So much so that I can breathe thru my nose at night without my usual Breathe Right strip. Thank you GSK!""",10.0,16
Secukinumab,Psoriatic Arthritis,"""One week after the 5th loading dose of 300 mg, my lips swelled to twice their normal size, became itchy and then erupted in blisters. My gums became sore, itchy and throbbing. I got a very red eye and began having itching on various other body parts, starting with my toes.""",1.0,6
Mirvaso,Rosacea,"""Started using Mirvaso -- the first 3 days it worked great was so pleased,but as the days went by it started to leave my face red and itched so this was and is not the med for me now have to wait it out to see if my color goes away""",1.0,10
Lisdexamfetamine,ADHD,"""I started taking Vyvanse about 2 weeks ago. I am 14 years old I have noticed a huge difference and school and my grades have good from d&#039;s and f&#039;s to a&#039;s and b&#039;s. I LOVE YOU VYVANSE""",8.0,36
Varenicline,Smoking Cessation,"""I&#039;m 31 yrs old- female. Been smoking 16 yrs about pack a day. I&#039;m still smoking and just started my 3rd week on Chantix however I feel I do NOT need cigarettes anymore.  Yesterday I smoked 1 cigarette and didn&#039;t enjoy any of it.  I find myself only smoking still so that I find it more disgusting and no longer will want it (in the future). I have 4 cigarettes left in pack and will NOT be buying anymore. I don&#039;t think about running outside every 30 mins to an hour. And when I do think about having one I actually get turned off and end up forgetting about it.  When I started Chantix I wasn&#039;t totally ready to quit but I&#039;m there now.  Side effects hit me about 2 weeks into it- mild constipation, quick to be irritable (but doesn&#039;t last) headaches (pain relievers help).""",9.0,31
Meclizine,Vertig,"""I took this medication for Vertigo,, it made me so sick,, so I stopped taking it... It didn&#039;t do anything for me..""",1.0,29
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""At first I was skeptical that it would not help me. I had the choice of Nexplanon or a hysterectomy because of my hormones. I was dealing with very long extremely heavy and severe cramps. I got it put in and my period stopped. I no longer have one. The only thing I don&#039;t like is that recently I found out that it is now broken. Which probably happened a year n a half ago when my x attacked me. So now I&#039;m waiting to find out when they are going to take it out. I am planning on getting another one put in.""",10.0,1
Medroxyprogesterone,Endometriosis,"""DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!!! From 1999-2005 I was on depo for birth control. Being young I thought this was the easiest solution and a better alternative to the pill everyday. I injection every 3 months. Sounds great right. Well, in 2005 Pfizer legally had to put a black label warning on their product warning that it may cause osteoporosis. Fast forward to today and I am now diagnosed with MS, there have been claims and speculation about Depo that it&rsquo;s linked to neurological problems. I am 36 years old and in the next year or so I will have to remove all my teeth and get dentures because there is so much bone density loss in my mouth. Two months ago I had surgery for endometriosis. Osteoporosis testing tomorrow, this drug is not the solution.""",1.0,4
Dulcolax,Constipation,"""Severe cramps with taking two tablets...Big mistake!!!  However it does the job.""",8.0,19
Xenical,Obesity,"""I started on Mon, it&#039;s now Wed, and I&#039;m already 4lb down!After reading up before I started, I planned my low fat menu &amp; I&#039;ve stuck to it! Day 1-first tablet with a salad at 2pm. 3pm I had the sudden urge, had to wait 30 mins as I was out, and I don&#039;t think I could have waited a minute longer! As I had eaten a very healthy lunch, I can only put this down to residual fat in my system from the day(s) before. Since then I&#039;ve been fine, no side effects. I&#039;m only 3 days in however nothing has EVER stopped me snacking, yet I haven&#039;t even wanted to with this. It definitely makes you look at what you are eating to avoid the side effects, which has left me shocked at how much fat I ate before! I will update in a couple of weeks, good luck to you all!""",10.0,75
Celexa,Depression,"""After a tragic death in my family my depression got worse. I did not realize I had depression until this tragedy occurred. I would cry every day to exhaustion -- until I had nothing left -- just a lifeless emptiness. My doctor put me on citalopram and I am on 30mg&#039;s/day. I feel so much better!! -- no real highs and no real lows. I have tried to go medication free but it is not meant to be. I will have to be on this for life and I am thankful for this drug.""",8.0,56
ParaGard,Birth Control,"""I&#039;m writing a post insertion review. I got my IUD inserted 5 days ago. The insertion was quick, about 2 min. I have a low pain threshold. But it wasn&#039;t much worse than a PAP exam. I have white coat syndrome, so I was clammy and nervous. But that&#039;s normal for me. I cramped with really dull cramps that evening. But they have since been fewer and further between. I sat on the floor to do my nails after and that felt better than laying down. Ibuprofen and heated adhesive pads helped a lot. My period started 2 days before insertion, and was heavy for 24 hours, but after that, normal. After reading some reviews, I plan to take iron supplements and probiotics to prevent iron deficiency and vaginal infections. I was on the Nuvaring for 5 years. :)""",8.0,6
Fentanyl,Pain,"""I was on 15 different medicines for pain and muscle spasms. I have been on the patch for 4 months and my pain has dropped so much it is unreal. I didn&#039;t know about this, until 4 months ago I had been in the bed for almost 15 years due to car crash. I find this medicine to wonderful.""",9.0,15
Etonogestrel,Birth Control,"""First 3 months was a nonstop period. The flow varied. That was horrible. Good thing, I&#039;ve only spotted a couple times since. I have already gained about 15-20lbs and I haven&#039;t even had it for a year. It&#039;s seriously convenient and all but if I cant keep my weight in control I might have it removed""",5.0,4
Tapentadol,Pain,"""Switched a while back from Hydrocodone, tramadol, Soma in combination for many years to this Nucynta ER and IR. I take 2 ERs a day and one IR a day. I am thankful for Nucynta, it actually melts the pain away and keeps your mind awake. I don&#039;t have to take 8 hydrocodones a day 6 tramadols, and 2 Somas to get relief. I have been with my &quot;new&quot; doctor for about 8 months, and have been on this new combination for 5 or 6 mos. It is nice to only have to take a couple of pills instead of eating them like they are candy to get relief.""",10.0,86
Vimovo,Rheumatoid Arthritis,"""This pill worked great for me ..I had terrible knee pain and could hardly walk, but then I was feeling bad and found out my platelets dropped from 152 to 77 taking this medecine.. I had to stop..""",5.0,10
Saphris,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been using Saphris for about three weeks. My psychiatrist changed me from Abilify. She started me on a low dose (5 mg) and took me off Abilify and raised my Lamictal. I had a very hard few days. She increased my dose to 20 mg and I now feel as stable as I did with Abilify. It&#039;s still early. She also put me on Clonidine (low dose) for post traumatic stress disorder and that helped and is helping my blood pressure as well! The ONLY negative thing I have to say is the packaging is bad. Someone needs to package it in a container that doesn&#039;t take the jaws it&#039;s life to try it open and THEN you have to try very hard to peel the covering off each individual tab. Whew.""",8.0,6
Skyla,Birth Control,"""Late 20s, no children. Worked great as far as birth control. Sklya insertion was extremely painful. I spotted on and off for about a month. My period decreased however my cramps increased times 10. It has been 5 months and I was in a lot of pain. I previously would only have cramps on the day my cycle started but now it was the entire week leading up to it. I gave it till this long thinking my body would adjust. Just went to the doctor and she stated that it was still placed correctly but it was not as high up as it should be. I decided to have it removed. I felt an immediate relief! As if my body did not want that thing in there. Switching back to Nuva Ring.""",5.0,2
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone,Birth Control,"""After being off of BC for 19 years , I decided I was tired of my horrible PMS symptoms  and asked my Dr. to give me BC so I could skip my periods. The last BC I was on was Seasonale, 1 period every 3 months. It was awesome. Since I&#039;ve started this pill  I have experienced anxiety attacks, and constantly feeling sad, not me at all! The worse part of it is the bleeding, I have skipped my period for the last 7 months but that hasn&#039;t stopped the bleeding. I have been bleeding for 2 weeks now. Since I&#039;ve started this pill I probably have had 2 days of not spotting. I bled for 17 days at first. This sucks!""",1.0,0
Gabapentin,ibromyalgia,"""I have fibromyalgia,chronic fatigue syndrome for 30 yrs, I have like most tried every drug under the sun and non have really worked even at very high doses pain meds do nothing for my pain. I decided to try gabapentin because I read it would help with the insomnia and hopefully stop some of the pain. I stopped all pain meds and started at 100 mg at night, yes I have slept, yes it has relived some of the pain, yes I am like a zombie during the day, no I will not continue it. But I feel it is worth a shot for everyone with FMS or CFS as I see it has helped many.""",5.0,32
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""34 day in a row bleeding... Only had it for 2 months and I heard it settles into your body for first 3 months. Ill give it one more month, but I cant describe how its been ontop of work and exams and practicals at school. It&#039;s different for everyone""",2.0,5
Venlafaxine,Anxiety,"""I started Effexor XR (generic version) about 3 weeks ago. I will admit, the bottle sat on my counter for a week before I took my first one, because the negative reviews terrified me. I finally took one and I am so glad I did! I have been on practically every anxiety/ depression med there is and had kind of lost hope with them working. I have also tried several different natural methods and they helped a little bit, but not nearly enough. I struggle mainly with anxiety and have for about 15 years now. By day 3, I had already noticed a difference. It&#039;s been 3 weeks &amp; not only is my anxiety significantly better, I no longer have swollen joints or numbness in my hands &amp; feet, I&#039;m so much happier &amp; way less stressed. Life changing!!""",10.0,52
Contrave,Obesity,"""I took one pill yesterday morning and my God, I was sick for the entire day! I read reviews on the medication and how nauseated people became, I ignored the reviews because I usually have an iron stomach. Money down the drain! I have tried phentermine, which worked, I also tried belviq 15 day trial, did nothing for me! I guess I will have to really work hard with exercise and diet, I am at my biggest 5&#039;0- 160 lbs. I don&#039;t know how I&#039;m going to do it, but I will find a way to lose some weight.""",1.0,20
Bystolic,High Blood Pressure,"""I&#039;m a 54 years old non-smoker, 5&#039;8&quot;/145 lbs &amp; healthy all of my life.  Developed  labile hypertension 5 years ago.  Dr. first prescribed 25mg metoprolol in 2010, dose increased to 50mg in 1/2014.  BP was controlled on Metoprolol but still not always ideal.  Dr. felt metoprolol was the best med, since it has been around for decades with a proven track record. New dr. this past April gave me some samples of 5mg Bystolic.  I have been taking it for about 6 weeks and I feel SO MUCH BETTER! No fatigue, no depressed feeling &amp; better exercise tolerance-HIGHLY recommend. BP great! Give yourself 2-3weeks to adjust to new med. Drawback it is more expensive than Metoprolol, but it&#039;s worth it.""",10.0,76
Mobic,Osteoarthritis,"""I&#039;ve only been on this med for a few days. I had a scope of my rt knee 5 months ago and the arthritis is advancing quickly and severely. In the past month I started having pain in my shoulders, wrists, and left hip. I&#039;m a nurse and can not take opiods/narcotics for relief. I was taking more ibuprofen than I could count! I took my first mobic and not an ibuprofen since. I&#039;ve been able to sleep, not be tied down by a clock for pain, and have more mobility than I&#039;ve known in months! I&#039;m grateful. I&#039;m closely watching for side effects &amp; scheduled lab work to check blood levels &amp; liver function in 6 weeks. For the first time in a long time, I&#039;m hopeful.""",9.0,117
Gildess Fe 1 / 20,Birth Control,"""I have been on this pill for a little over one year. When I first started this pill my appetite doubled. Therefore, I gained about 7-8 pounds.The next six months were great and I had no issues. My acne went away and I did not experience any cramps. When the seventh month came around I had my period for two weeks straight followed by extremely painful cramps. The cramps would return every period for 2-3 days. The next month I started spotting in between my periods for the first time. I also developed cystic acne every time my period came around. In addition, I started getting very emotional.""",4.0,2
Dapsone,Acne,"""Black female with cystic acne and dark spots on cheeks and under chin! I am so happy with Aczone. 2 months in and I look different without the bumps on my face. It is also slowly breaking up my dark spots too! Really calmed down my acne and I feel good about the progress!""",10.0,76
Zoloft,Depression,"""After a little over two months taking 50mg of Zoloft, I feel happier, calmer, less anxious about things, I look forward to things again, I enjoy things I had forgotten I cared about, I laugh more, I enjoy sex more (when I am depressed my mind is on other things whenever I wanted to have sex). I sleep whole nights, I used to wake up in the middle of the night EVERY night, and stay awake for 1-2 hours before falling asleep again.

I wish I had tried it sooner. Part of me wants to quit taking it now to see if I feel better still without the side effects (such as crazy vivid dreams, lower libido than when I am not depressed, yawning, etc.) but I think I am fooling myself. It is not perfect, but so much better than I could&#039;ve hoped.""",8.0,80
Oxycodone,Chronic Pain,"""works good on my severe pain""",10.0,17
Didrex,Obesity,"""This is the first real diet medicine I&#039;ve taken and I lost 60 pounds in about 8 months.""",10.0,49
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate,Bowel Preparation,"""Prepping for my first colonoscopy. Took the first dose at around 6 PM the night prior to the exam and am taking the second dose right now. I find the taste pretty terrible. I have bad gag reflexes so it was a struggle for me to get all the way down. Medicine started doing its thing about 30 minutes after the first round, about 10 minutes after the second. Still am not going clear. Have experienced chills but no nausea (yet).""",7.0,14
Morphine,Pain,"""I was diagnosed with a rare form of Lupus (as a teen) 24 years ago, 6years later with Raynauds and fibromyalgia. Over the years, I have tried many pain medicines, some have helped and some haven&#039;t, but most have had multiple side effects and/or interactions with my other necessary medicines. In 2004 I was in the hospital while I was out of remission and I had a slip and fall, this accident resulted in three herniated discs. Since then I&#039;ve been taking Avinza 120mg, with Vicodin 10/650 for breakthrough pain and I can honestly say, this is the best pain coverage I&#039;ve had in 24 years with only 1 side effect.... constipation, which Miralax takes care of.""",9.0,22
Lamictal,Bipolar Disorde,"""I have been on and off this medication for nearly 10 years and it has been generally helpful most of the time. It takes a long time to titrate up, and the there is a very specific dose that is different for everybody, but once you get it right, the medication is remarkably helpful.

In my experience, it all but eradicates Bipolar Depression and it reduces the severity of Bipolar Mania. 

Don&#039;t worry so much about the rash if you&#039;re a hypochondriac like me. &quot;The Rash&quot; most likely would only be limited to mucus membranes around the eyes, nose, mouth and genitals.

One thing I should add: over time, the medications seems to lose effectiveness and if you frequently discontinue, this effect is exacerbated. Eventually I had to add lithium.""",9.0,64
Imipramine,Night Terrors,"""I had panic attacks (Night Terrors) for over a year or more and had lost hope for  medication to help. Since the first night of taking Tofranil, I slept normal without the 3-4 am wake up(night terror) and have been free of them for 12 years without changing my medication. I am so thankful to have finely found and inexpensive medicine that actually worked from the first dose.""",10.0,60
Portia,Birth Control,"""I switched to Portia 12 days ago when I started spotting from another birth control (Alesse). I just wanted to say I started taking Portia on Tuesday and have been crying for consecutive days from Friday to Tuesday out of no where. I have also found it very hard to get studying and made me a much lazier person. I will be discontinuing this birth control today because my mood swings were affecting me too much.""",1.0,9
Nexplanon,Birth Control,"""I have had the Nexplanon since Dec. 27, 2016 
I got my first period at the end of January and it lasted about a month and a half. In March of 2017 I didn&#039;t bleed for close to three weeks and then started bleeding again March 28th and have been bleeding every since. I have gained about 13 lbs so far since getting the birth control. Although for now the weight gain isn&#039;t a deal breaker for me but the bleeding is..  I am trying to be very patient to see how my body adjusts to the implant. It has been three months so far and I have my fingers crossed that my cycle will go away for awhile.""",6.0,0
Geodon,Bipolar Disorde,"""I was in a very bad place at the time I started taking it. My doctor wanted to ween me off of Effexor after 7 years of 300mg of it. I&#039;ll tell you coming off the Effexor is like coming off hard drugs like heroine! I&#039;m not sure if the Zeldox (what they call geodon in Canada) was helping or making it worse. I officially got off the effexor after 10 weeks of weening and I&#039;m still currently on 80mg of Zeldox. I will say you have to eat with this med or else you&#039;re really only giving your body half of what you&#039;re putting in it. I&#039;m a week into lithium at 600mg. I&#039;m feeling fantastic, but I&#039;m thinking about weening off of the Zeldox, I do not believe its being effective and I&#039;m just getting negative side effects from it.""",3.0,5
Fluoxetine,Obsessive Compulsive Disorde,"""I have been off Prozac for about 4 weeks now...after starting 2 years ago for a terrible depression/sadness/menopause. Wanted to take a Holiday to see what would happen. When on Prozac side effects like decrease sexual drive and slight weight gain, otherwise it put my menopause symptoms in control Decrease my hot flashes, helped my sadness, and gave relief for some mild OCD that I have had for years. Now when I am off the medicine I notice and increase in my OCD behaviors. Not concentrating as well at work. Sexual appetite is still not that great despite a wonderful patient husband (could still just be the menopause). Hot flashes have not really returned and I do not feel overwhelmingly sad. I will start Prozac tomorrow and see if it help with OCD.""",8.0,22