Reviews

Formulation: Amoxicillin 10 MG/ML Oral Suspension
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: No
Duration: 7 Days
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Weight: 143 lb / 65 kg
Amoxil - mehul - 06-22-2009

I have taken this medicine since my childhood days.Mostly rainy season i was affected more.Suddenly i got cold and fever.
That time this medicine only helped me more. Mostly other antibiotics have side effects.But this medicine don't have
side effects. This medicine is very helpful for children.

 
Formulation: -
Rating: Life Changing
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 1 Years
Gender: Female
Age: 21
Weight: 138 lb / 63 kg
Wellbutrin - Rosie - 06-22-2009

My psychiatrist prescribed Wellbutrin to treat my depression and it worked wonders. At first I noticed that I had a significant amount more energy and motivation than I had in the past, which did stabilize a bit eventually, but continued to help me feel much better. I am trying to wean myself off of the drug very slowly now that I have learned how to think healthily again (because I haven't experienced depression in the last year or so). The main side effect is that when I drink any amount of alcohol (I rarely drink and when I do it is usually one or two drinks), I feel it a lot more strongly than I would if I were not taking Wellbutrin. I would recommend being careful with alcohol usage while taking this drug. Also, the first few weeks that I took Wellbutrin I had some trouble sleeping. A small amount of Sleep Aid (diphenhydramine) helped a lot.

 
Formulation: Doxycycline 100 MG Oral Capsule
Rating: Poor
Continuing Use: No
Duration: 2 Months
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Weight: 132 lb / 60 kg
Doxycyline - Elizabeth - 06-22-2009

I took doxycycline for my acne, and I would not recommend it to anyone. While the acne on my face was slightly better after three weeks, the side effects outweighed the little positives the medication did have.

About a week after starting I started to get a facial tic beneath my left eye. It continued on and off all day, and was so noticeable that people commented.

You are not supposed to take this medicine in the morning, or within 2 hours of eating, and within half an hour of laying down. I followed these rules, and still I experienced nausea. Several times I threw up.

Never in my life have I experienced heartburn, or any heart pains for that matter. Within days after starting doxycycline I began experiencing chest pains.

At my next visit to my doctor I was taken off of the medication.

 
Formulation: -
Rating: Regrettable
Continuing Use: No
Duration: 3 Years
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Weight: 169 lb / 77 kg
Lorcet - ike - 06-22-2009

Vicodin ruined part of my life. After taking it for a leg injury i soon became addicted and had to have it every day for three years. Luckily i was able to eventually quit.

 
Formulation: Ethinyl Estradiol 0.025 MG / norgestimate 0.18 MG Oral Tablet
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 4 Months
Gender: Female
Age: 21
Weight: 127 lb / 58 kg
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo - Emma - 06-21-2009

This was my first experience with birth control, and I have to admit, for the first month, I wasn't sure whether I wanted to continue. My first month was HORRIBLE. I suffered weekly migraines, interstitial headaches, cramping, awful mood swings, and severe fatigue, plus my libido dropped to zero. It was really a disappointment, and it left me every day considering calling my doctor to take me off this terrible medication that was screwing with me so badly.
However, at the beginning of the second month, I had none of the symptoms or problems I'd suffered only a week prior. I guess my body just got used to it, because now, I have no complaints whatsoever. It's very simple, effective, and drastically shortened my periods and reduced cramps.
I guess if you can tough it out through the first cycle, I'd recommend it.

 
Formulation: varenicline 1 MG Oral Tablet
Rating: Life Changing
Continuing Use: No
Duration: 1 Months
Gender: Female
Age: 41
Weight: 149 lb / 68 kg
Chantix - DD - 06-21-2009

When I asked my doctor to help me stop smoking he let me know about a great new drug, Chantix. I wanted to quit, so I immediately filled the prescription. I immediately began to feel the effects. I didn't crave cigarettes the way that I had. I was impressed.

I had my husband, mother, and father all go to the doctor to get Chantix. My husband smoked for 18 years and was able to quit using Chantix within one month. Both of my parents had smoked for over 40 years, but after 2 months of Chantix, and now 3 years later, they are still smoke free.

I did not have any side effects, nor did my husband or father. Unfortunately, my mother exhibitied some depression, which was immediately cured when she was taken off the Chantix.

I would recommend to everyone trying to quit smoking.

 
Formulation: Sertraline 50 MG Oral Tablet
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 13 Years
Gender: Female
Age: 66
Weight: 149 lb / 68 kg
Zoloft - Teenkeepers - 06-21-2009

I started taking Zoloft after a diagnosis of dysthymia following the death of my best friend. My doctor had told me that it would take a few days to a couple of weeks for the drug to start to take effect and that I would just gradually start to feel better. I had my doubts but was pleasantly surprised. After the drug kicked in I could actually think about my friend without crying.

There were no side effects while I was taking the medication but when I tried to quit I experienced an odd sensation of my body moving but my brain stopping. When I restarted the medication those symptoms of withdrawal went away.

 
Formulation: celecoxib 50 MG Oral Capsule
Rating: Life Changing
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 2 Years
Gender: Female
Age: 66
Weight: 149 lb / 68 kg
Celebrex - Teenkeepers - 06-21-2009

Celebrex has been a wonderful drug for me because I have arthritis in my hands and my knees. I had tried over-the-counter medications for months and had little success. When the doctor prescribed Celebrex I doubted it would help that much because my discomfort was intense. I was amazed at the difference in two days. I could open a jar again and I could walk without limping. I will never be without this medication.

 
Formulation: -
Rating: Poor
Continuing Use: No
Duration: 5 Years
Gender: Male
Age: -
Weight: -
Prozac - Cfro - 06-21-2009

Having been diagnosed with major depression during my freshman year of high school, I was quickly prescribed Prozac--the be all end all to Depression symptoms--or so I was told. However, after taking it for over 5 years, its effect has worn off. The current theory behind Prozac-Poopout (as my Doc calls it) is that Prozac only targets one type of synapse in the brain, resulting in the eventuality (in some people) of a tolerance. While I never suffered any side effects, it did, ultimately, cause the worst of them all: it didn't work.

 
Formulation: Sumatriptan 100 MG Oral Tablet
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 3 Years
Gender: Female
Age: 23
Weight: 138 lb / 63 kg
Imitrex - Ilana - 06-21-2009

Imitrex will ALMOST always stop my migraines. The only downside is how it makes me feel. I can barely stay awake and i get very nauseous and often vomit.

 
Formulation: Amoxicillin 10 MG/ML Oral Suspension
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: No
Duration: 1 Weeks
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Weight: 160 lb / 73 kg
Amoxil - Ahmed - 06-21-2009

I have had taken this medicine quite many times since my childhood days. The reason why majority of times I was prescribed was because of swollen throat as a result of excessive cold drinks and ice cream intake.

 
Formulation: dexmethylphenidate 10 MG Oral Tablet
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 10 Months
Gender: Female
Age: 27
Weight: 108 lb / 49 kg
Focalin - bananaslugsrule - 06-21-2009

I have been taking this medication three times a day for my ADHD. I was diagnosed with the Predominantly Inattentive type of ADHD. I usually take one pill before I go to work, another pill in the afternoon and another in the evening.

I like this medication because it treats my ADHD symptoms without causing any negative side effects. It does not suppress my appetite and it does not anxiety or mood swings. I have taken other ADHD medications before and they have made me more angry and emotional. It is also available in the generic form so it saves me a lot of money.

 
Formulation: 84 HR Estradiol 0.00208 MG/HR Transdermal Patch
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: No
Duration: 16 Months
Gender: Female
Age: 51
Weight: 143 lb / 65 kg
Vivelle-Dot - Pierette - 06-21-2009

I was prescribed Vivelle Dot patches after having a full hysterectomy, when hot flashes and night sweats were beginning to interfere with normal living activities.

I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly and effectively Vivelle Dot treated my menopausal symptoms. I experienced no side effects, only relief from this product.

Use is easy: just pick two days a week to change your patch to a new clean and dry spot on the lower abdomen, and you're all set. They're very clean and small, so they don't interfere with underclothes or peel off accidentally.

I highly recommend this product for relief from hot flashes and night sweats.

 
Formulation: -
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 2 Months
Gender: Female
Age: 56
Weight: 218 lb / 99 kg
Diovan HCT 160/25 - Janet Nolan - 06-21-2009

I have been on this medication since I was diagnosed with high blood pressure 2 years ago. There was a short period of time that it didn't seem to be working but a slight adjustment of the dosage took care of that. I've been very satisfied with it.
I never experienced any side effects from the medication that I noticed.

 
Formulation: 200 ACTUAT azelastine 0.137 MG/ACTUAT Nasal Inhaler
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 2 Years
Gender: Female
Age: 37
Weight: 108 lb / 49 kg
Astelin - Steph - 06-21-2009

Astelin provides relief from nasal symptoms like congestion, itchy/runny nose, sneezing and postnasal drip caused by seasonal allergens or environmental irritations.

ASTELIN is steroid-free, and relieves your symptoms by blocking the effects of histamine — the primary cause of allergy symptoms.

This medication does not make you drowsy.

 
Formulation: Cetirizine 10 MG Oral Tablet
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 2 Years
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Weight: 229 lb / 104 kg
Zyrtec - WR - 06-21-2009

I've had good results with Zyrtec in controlling my allergies. It's greatly cut down on the sneezing and runny nose symptoms that I normally have suffered. Zyrtec hasn't caused the extreme drowsiness that I've had to deal with from other anti-histimines. We've also used the children's versions of this medicine for our kids with pretty good results.

 
Formulation: Risperidone 1 MG Oral Tablet
Rating: Regrettable
Continuing Use: No
Duration: 1 Months
Gender: Female
Age: 40
Weight: 138 lb / 63 kg
Risperdal - Laura - 06-21-2009

Don't ever let a quack misdiagnose you and give you this dangerous garbage! Question everything, and if the only information a doctor gives you is 'because it's for your own good' run the other way.
I had this junk added to my anti-depressant because the anti-depressant didn't work. Me: 'Why don't we change the anti-depressant?' Dr: 'It's not for you to question, if you don't take it I'll put non-compliance in your file.'
This stuff lowers your blood pressure. I fainted, fell through a particle board bookcase, and chipped a vertebrae in my neck. Two years later my neck collapsed. I was told it was from a previous injury of some sort. Hmmm wonder what that could have been?
Shortly after the bookcase incident, and shortly before I told Bruce M. Pfohl, MD University of Iowa Psychiatry Clinic to shove it, I looked the stuff up and the most glaring warning in bold letters was 'do not prescribe to anyone prone to low blood pressure'.
Since my blood pressure hovers around 80/65 I think I might fit in that category. And, since my blood pressure was taken right before The University of Iowa Psychiatry Clinic gave it to me (the results being around 80/65) I can only surmise that The University of Iowa Psychiatric Clinic ignores warnings on medications. Furthermore, since this wasn't the first time with one of their nasty drugs, I can probably say they are guilty of gross negligence/malpractice.
Thank you so much Dr. Bruce M. Pfohl, that cervical fusion really changed my life, and not for the better.

 
Formulation: fexofenadine 60 MG Oral Capsule
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 5 Years
Gender: Female
Age: 19
Weight: 127 lb / 58 kg
Allegra - Gina - 06-21-2009

During my teenage years I began suffering from pollen and pet dander allergies. My symptoms, which included itchy eyes and frequent sneezing, made it extremely difficult to enjoy time outside or open the windows of my home during hay season. In addition, simply stepping foot inside a pet owner's home has become a significant nuisance, especially when considering that my best friend has many pets and therefore much pet dander.

Allegra is my one reprieve from these symptoms. I have tried other allergy medications, but none of them worked like Allegra does. My only side effect seems to be occasional bloody noses, but those have been easily dealt with and are much more tolerable than my allergy symptoms were.

 
Formulation: -
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 3 Years
Gender: Female
Age: 34
Weight: 108 lb / 49 kg
Aquaphilic with Urea - Samantha - 06-20-2009

It works better on my eczema than any non-steroidal cream that I've tried!

 
Formulation: 12 HR Bupropion 150 MG Extended Release Tablet
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 3 Years
Gender: Female
Age: 32
Weight: 149 lb / 68 kg
Wellbutrin - Sally - 06-20-2009

I have been taking this drug off and on for the last 3 years for mild depression. The first time I quit I had switched over to the generic version of bupropin and it made me absolutely miserable so I switched back to the name brand version of Wellbutrin. Then I had to stop taking the drug due to a career change that would not allow this kind of medication taken on a daily basis. Now I am back on the medication because that career change fell through.

The reason I explain this to you is because I have gone back to Wellbutrin because it works. It gives me the ability to think things through in a calm and rational manner. Things roll off of my back so-to-speak.

I did not have any negative side effects. I did not gain weight nor lost weight, no dry mouth, nose or eyes, libido stayed the same, no headaches, absolutely nothing to speak of except the positive side effects.

The times I tapered off the medication, I did experience piercing headaches which I have read could happen. These lasted as long as I was tapering off and stopped.

 
Formulation: montelukast 10 MG Oral Tablet
Rating: Life Changing
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 6 Years
Gender: Female
Age: 34
Weight: 134 lb / 61 kg
Singulair - dee - 06-20-2009

Singulair has really improved the quality of my life. I have asthma and other allergies that had kept me miserable for years. Once I started singulair, I felt so much better. The doctor wanted to know if I wanted to stop taking it, but I said no. I will keep taking it as long as I live.

 
Formulation: topiramate 25 MG Oral Tablet
Rating: Regrettable
Continuing Use: No
Duration: 8 Weeks
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Weight: 154 lb / 70 kg
Topamax - Martin - 06-20-2009

I am discontinuing Topomax after 8 weeks of use. My doctor prescribed Topomax to treat recurring migraine headaches (typically 8 - 9 headaches per month). She prescribed 25mg Topomax 3 times per day (total 75mg daily). There has been no change at all in the frequency, duration or severity of my headaches. However, I am much more tired and sleepy than I was before I started taking Topomax. I'm also much less acute mentally than before I started this medication - I have trouble finding words when I speak or write (moreso when I speak), I have a lot of trouble concentrating, my reading comprehension has decreased and I have difficulty participating in conversations. It's interfering with my work and my life.

 
Formulation: 24 HR venlafaxine 150 MG Extended Release Capsule
Rating: Statisfactory
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 8 Years
Gender: Female
Age: 57
Weight: 158 lb / 72 kg
Effexor - Dale - 06-20-2009

I take effexor for hot flashes caused by menopause brought on by chemotherapy. Also it did not eliminate them, they are fewer and not as severe. The drawback is that it is difficult to wean yourself off of it. I have tried several times and got very agitated and severely depressed.

 
Formulation: Acetaminophen 500 MG / Hydrocodone 5 MG Oral Tablet
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 2 Weeks
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Weight: 198 lb / 90 kg
Vicodin - Steve - 06-20-2009

I have been prescribed Vicodin many times for a variety of painful conditions. It has been prescribed for pain related to post-dental procedures, subsequent to automobile accidents, and also for sports-related broken ribs and sprianed appendages (both wrist and ankle).

Vicodin is very useful and definitely will cause one to not focus on one's pain. I have become accustomed to requesting it specifically whenever I am in serious pain and one should not be shy about asking for it from one's physician whenever it is generally indicated. Taken as directed and on a short-term basis, it is easily discontinued once painful conditions become less intense.

 
Formulation: sildenafil 50 MG Oral Tablet
Rating: Good
Continuing Use: Yes
Duration: 9 Months
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Weight: 257 lb / 117 kg
Viagra - Roddy66 - 06-20-2009

I used the 50 mg tablet and is really good. I am able to keep an erection even after ejaculation. It last long and I can repeatedly go at it. So far I have not had any side effects.