Medication reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 333 Reddit reviews across 56 subreddits and 79 posts to rank the best Medication brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/schizoaffective, r/migraine, r/pregnant, r/OCD, r/Agoraphobia. Top-rated brands include Prozac (4.5/5), Propranolol (4.1/5), Zoloft (4.3/5).

Stats

Reviews333

Subreddits56

Posts79

Brands99

Products3

Top communities

r/schizoaffective45 r/migraine34 r/pregnant18 r/OCD17 r/Agoraphobia16

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Prozac

4.5

(13)

"Prozac does. I don’t know how id live without it."

"I had an Aussie rescue who was on Prozac so he COULD do any training."

"Then went on Prozac and have had my life completely change."

"Prozac and propranolol daily have helped me so so much."

"Prozac has helped a LOT. And klonopin."

"I take Prozac and it has helped me a tonnnnnn"

"Prozac 10mg every morning is my god send."

"I find Prozac (I've been up to 80mg) really good for anxiety for me"

"I feel like the Abilify really help me with the depression."

"The one that worked for me was Prozac."

Propranolol

4.1

(13)

"For me it’s Propranolol, because once you work out exactly how many you need to completely stop panic attacks."

"It's the only thing I have found to work for my anxiety other than benzos."

"Propranolol helps me a lot as long as you don’t have low blood pressure issues."

"Propranolol is great for the physical symptoms of panic."

"I do have bad anxiety. i use a low dose propranalol to manage it."

"Propranolol helps me a lot with my anxiety. It’s a blood pressure med and not addictive."

"I have been taking propranolol which is a beta blocker that is supposed to help take you out of fight, flight, or freeze response and I have been really liking it."

"I take propranolol as a preventative and rizatriptan as an abortive."

"Propanolol, took away the scary shakes and racing heart."

"The best for me is propanolol and lamotrigine"

Zoloft

4.3

(12)

"100mg Zoloft has been helping me a lot to reduce my anxiety."

"Zoloft changed my life."

"Zoloft!!!"

"Zoloft is the only one that works for me."

"Maybe ask about Zoloft or Cymbalta? They work differently, so you might find a better balance."

"I’m on a SSRI and I’ve been on it for years. I’m on Zoloft."

"It helps me but everyone is different!"

"Zoloft worked well for me in higher doses."

"Zoloft is working for me."

"Zoloft really helped me a ton with anxiety."

Zofran

4.3

(11)

"I am currently pregnant and am taking Zofran (and stool softeners) and it has truly saved me."

"I had zofran or else I didn’t function."

"I have a prescription for zofran as well as diclegis, taking both has helped tremendously."

"I took zofran both pregnancies, and this worked for me."

"Not anxiety med. But zofran."

"I have HG and at around 6-7 weeks I was on zofran, Reglan, compazine, promethazine, and bonjesta all at once."

"I’ve been on zofran since week 6, I’m 30 weeks now- prescribed by my doctor and all my care providers/OB are aware."

"I had to switch to zofran when needed! i feel like taking the meds in order to keep nutrients in your body is okay!"

"The only thing that has worked for me is a combo of unisom at night, zofran every 8 hours, and reglan as needed."

"Zofran helped me a LOT."

Lexapro

4.3

(9)

"The first anxiety med I was put on was a low dose of Lexapro and within around 2 weeks I felt like a new person."

"It’s made a huge difference in my ability to do anything comfortably."

"Have been a lifesaver for me for both prenatal and postpartum depression!"

"Ended up giving Lexapro a try."

"I think Lexapro is better."

"I took Lexapro for years and actually LOST 25 pounds."

"Medications like SSRIs (such as Lexapro or Zoloft) are often recommended."

"It kills my anxiety."

"Lexapro did nothing for me. I really like my Prozac."

Sertraline

4.3

(8)

"I’m on Zoloft, it’s a life changer in the best way."

"Sertraline was a life saver for me."

"For me it's sertraline."

"Anti depressants could help like sertraline."

"I'm currently on 50mg of Zoloft. I see my doctor tomorrow to ask for a dosage increase, but I do feel it's helping a lot."

"I take Zoloft. Still have highway driving anxiety but my overall anxiety level in daily life is under control!"

"I'm on Zoloft (Sertraline) and it's been really good for me."

"Just remember many of these type for drugs need weeks or longer to fix the brain chemical imbalance."

Seroquel

3.4

(9)

"I’ve been on seroquel for like a decade"

"Seroquel and Vraylar are the only drugs approved for all phases of the illness, mania, depression and prophylaxis."

"Have you tried an anti psychotic at all? Like Seroquel?"

"I was put on seroquel (which helps with my psychotic stuff as well)."

"Seroquel"

"Seroquel was good for getting me out of episodes, but the negative symptoms persisted."

"I got used to Seroquel in two months. I was on max dose and still up until 4 am after taking it at 9 pm the night before. It stopped working way too soon."

"Seroquel"

"I take Seroquel but it's not enough on its own. I also have to take Lamictal and a fuck ton of Prozac for my mood symptoms."

Latuda

3.8

(8)

"Latuda works amazing for me! I’m on the maximum dose for minors, 80 MG, it’s working well, noticing no side effects besides some tiredness and brain fog, but it’s manageable!"

"Latuda has been the best med I've tried. Does nothing for specifically anxiety but got rid of paranoia and delusions. Hallucinations are minimal as long as I'm not stressed. Importantly I have no side effects :)"

"40mg Latuda keeps the delusions (and other symptoms I have in the height of psychosis) away for me"

"Latuda was great for me but eventually I got very nauseated whenever I took it."

"Latuda is the first medication that’s been able to stabilize my moods."

"Latuda I've been increasing slowly and I'm at 120mg since a few days ago. It's been better, still unsure of how effective it is though."

"Latuda"

"I had episodes on latuda"

Paxil

4.3

(7)

"Definitely paroxetine it really helped my anxiety a lot"

"Paxil and a good therapist made a huge difference."

"I am currently very happy on Paxil."

"Switched from Paxil to Prozac a few months ago."

"I started taking paxil around 1.5 months ago and its definitely made a difference."

"Paxil and if I’m going to have to go out I take Valium."

"I do take Paxil but that’s for my other anxiety related issues."

#10

Fluoxetine

4.1

(7)

"Fluoxetine (Prozac) did wonders for me after switching from Sertraline (Zoloft)."

"Prozac saved my life."

"Prozac changed my life and it’s my favorite thing in the world."

"I have two dogs (australian shepherd and border collie) on fluoxetine, both for noise sensitivity/anxiety."

"Prozac and Abilify!"

"I am currently on fluexitine (prozac) 40mg."

"I am on 10mg of prozac (SSRI) to manage my anxiety. haven’t seen much progress with the antidepressant properties yet."

#11

Vraylar

3.4

(8)

"I take Vraylar to stabilize my moods swings and keeps It is an antipsychotic but manages depression, hypomania and mania."

"Vraylar helped me the most so far"

"I’m on Fanapt and Vraylar for antipsychotics and it seems to be working well together!"

"Vraylar, and latuda were great but were basically tranquilizers for me."

"Vraylar eliminated my hallucinations but gave me such bad akithisia that I had to go on Seroquel."

"Vraylar was the second best but caused some kinetic tremors or shaking while doing certain movements."

"Vraylar is a close second."

"I liked vraylar for awhile and then the side effects were too bad."

#12

Bupropion

4.3

(6)

"Wellbutrin!"

"Wellbutrin has been helpful too."

"Personally, Buproprion, classified as an NDRI, and Venlafaxine, an SNRI, saved me."

"Try another SSRI, SNRI, Wellbutrin, a low dose antipsychotic... buspirone can help with anxiety."

"Bupropion doesn’t work for some people, while it works great for others."

"I added bupropion for my depression recently but I’m not sure how well it will work yet."

#13

Buspar

4.3

(6)

"I’ve taken buspar for over a decade and plan to take it as long as I can. Changed my life for the better."

"Buspar has helped me the most."

"I also take Buspar (Spiro Compound) which helps control my anxiety and PTSD."

"Buspar is helping me!! Paired w trintellix for depression"

"If I had to pick having not tried antidepressants, I'd go buspar."

"Buspar and cannabis."

#14

Benadryl

3.6

(7)

"Benadryl. Excedrine migraine. That is my go to"

"Other ideas are Benadryl, aspirin, decongestant, and steroid nasal spray (that one helps me a lot)."

"Benadryl helps, since it's part of the migraine cocktail."

"The ingredient in NyQuil (or zzzquil) is just Benadryl."

"Definitely see a doctor if you can, but it might be worth trying a cocktail of Tylenol, Advil, and Benadryl."

"My sister used to swear the only thing she could take to make her fall asleep was a special night time medication, it was just Benadryl in a much more expensive package."

"OTC meds like Benadryl can worsen bipolar symptoms."

#15

Escitalopram

5.0

(5)

"Lexapro 100000% it made such a huge difference for me"

"Lexapro was the best one for me."

"I’ve been on Lexapro for 20 years. It’s a life saver."

"10 mgs of Lexapro has changed my life !!!!"

"I'm on 10mg of Lexapro (SSRI), and I did not suffer from any gastrointestinal side effects."

#16

Mirtazapine

4.0

(6)

"Mirtazapine/Remeron has been extremely helpful for me."

"Mirtazapine"

"To compensate I have to take 15mg Mirtazapine to help with sleep."

"Mirtazapine and propranolol have made it so that i’m able to manage exposure therapy."

"I wonder if looking into mirtazapine would be a good option for you as it treats both mental health symptoms and our stomachs."

"I've just started taking a type of antidepressant, Mirtazapine."

#17

Excedrin

3.7

(6)

"Take Tylenol or Excedrin, too. (OK with Aleeve)."

"Excedrin or Midol."

"Excedrin is my OTC go-to."

"Excedrin or vanquish but be careful for the massive rebound headache."

"Excedrine is the only otc that sometimes does anything for me."

"Excedrin was usually the best for me but I'm sorry it made you sick."

#18

Sumatriptan

4.4

(5)

"What does usually work is Cambia which is diclofenac, another NSAID."

"Now I take sumtriptan within a couple of hours... the whole attack is over in maybe 5."

"My standard treatment is 2x Anarex, 50 mg Sumatriptan and 5 mg Oxynorm."

"My dr has also brought up non prescription 5-hydroxytryptophan that has shown in studies to help with migraines."

"I take sumatriptan for active migraines."

#19

Abilify

3.5

(6)

"I personally take Abilify, and it’s helped me a lot."

"For me it has been Abilify 300mg monthly injection"

"Abilify. It lets me do work."

"Abilify and depixol"

"Abilify"

"I had episodes on abilify"

#20

Hydroxyzine

4.2

(5)

"Hydroxyzine 10-20mg and melatonin 0.5mg works the best for me."

"Hydroxyzine has done wonders for me."

"Hydroxazine has helped me. It’s equivalent to Benadryl and is enough to do the trick for me now."

"I of the people I know who have used both feel the Vistaril works harder and lasts longer."

"Hydroxyzine is a good as needed anxiety med."

#21

Aleve

4.2

(5)

"Naproxen (Aleeve) is generally the most reccomended OTC migraine treatment in medical journals."

"Naproxen sodium helps some people. Especially when taken with caffeine, which is what gives excedrin its edge."

"Aleve + something with caffeine usually helps my milder headaches."

"Aleve works pretty well."

"Then I take Aleeve"

#22

Kesimpta

4.2

(5)

"KESIMPTAAAAAA"

"Kesimpta has been an absolute game-changer for me."

"I’ve been on kesimpta for 2 years now… after 1st year no new lesions."

"My wife started on Kesimpta in March and has been doing well on it."

"Kesimpta for me, I was on Teriflunomide which wasn’t too good."

#23

Tylenol

3.3

(6)

"Tylenol will be the gentlest on your stomach, in terms of pain meds."

"Take Tylenol or Excedrin, too. (OK with Aleeve)."

"Definitely see a doctor if you can, but it might be worth trying a cocktail of Tylenol, Advil, and Benadryl."

"I rotate between ibuprofen and Tylenol every 6 hours."

"I find Tylenol does hardly anything at all."

#24

Ocrevus

5.0

(4)

"I switched to Ocrevus and that has worked."

"If you can get Ocrevus I'd recommend that, probs the strongest one out there at the moment."

"Ocrevus (8 years)& Kesimpta (4 years) for me."

"I’m team Ocrevus"

#25

Venlafaxine

3.8

(5)

"It is a god send / miracle drug for me."

"I'm on venlafaxine and mirtazipine."

"I feel more stable and myself again."

"I’m taking Effexor. It has been alright but I hear it’s terrible to get off of."

"I'm not happy, but a medication that helps stabilize me from severe bouts of depression is venlafaxine."

#26

Vyvanse

4.8

(4)

"It’s worked better than anything else I’ve taken."

"It’s been great so far."

"My lifelong anxiety was mostly gone."

"Now he's on Vyvanse and it's working great so far."

#27

Xonvea

4.8

(4)

"It was actually the first line of treatment by my private ob-gyn as it is so effective and it got me through some rough weeks!"

"It was the only thing that got me through the first trimester."

"Xonvea is your best bet."

"It helped me a lot but it had to be started by the hospital."

#28

Pregabalin

4.5

(4)

"If i go a day without my pregabalin im a mess."

"It cured my anxiety. I suffered for 15 years."

"Maybe look into pregabalin (lyrica), it helped me so much."

"Pregabalin helps me pretty well."

#29

Buspirone

4.5

(4)

"Go for buspar it takes time but it's the best without side effects"

"The one that works best for me is buspirone."

"I found buspar was great for my anxiety. It is far less addictive than benzos."

"Good ol’ buspirone helped me."

#30

Diazepam

4.5

(4)

"Valium has been the best for me — have only when my anxiety is peaking !!"

"I take diazapem it and lorazapem are the only thing that works for me"

"For myself I take small doses of diazepam throughout the day as well as baclofen in morning and night."

"Diazepam 10mg was the only thing that helped me."

#31

Cymbalta

4.3

(4)

"I’m on 60mg of cymbalta and have actually zero side effects."

"Maybe ask about Zoloft or Cymbalta? They work differently, so you might find a better balance."

"They did nothing but help mood."

"I personally respond really well to Cymbalta."

#32

Advil

4.0

(4)

"Advil + heat pad."

"I take 2 advil every 4hr for the first 3 days."

"I also rotate between ibuprofen, naproxen, and acetaminophen, usually throwing in Advil dual action somewhere in the rotation."

"Definitely see a doctor if you can, but it might be worth trying a cocktail of Tylenol, Advil, and Benadryl."

#33

Zyprexa

3.8

3.3

3.0

(1)

"I have had luck to some extent with Strattera."

#99

Duloxetine

1.0

(1)

"I was on cymbalta and it was terrible! I was super patient with bad side effects getting on it."

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