Medications reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 168 Reddit reviews across 51 subreddits and 60 posts to rank the best Medications brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/migraine, r/antidepressants, r/preppers, r/TrigeminalNeuralgia, r/Tourettes. Top-rated brands include Nurtec (4.2/5), Prozac (4.3/5), Qulipta (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews168
Subreddits51
Posts60
Brands99
Products3
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#1
Nurtec
4.2
(10)
"Nurtec has been my favorite as needed. I replaced it with a nasal spray today so my insurance would still cover qulipta but nurtec was by far the best thing I had!!"
"Nurtec every other day is what made the biggest difference out of everything I've ever tried."
"I freaking LOVE nurtec."
"I currently take Nurtec ODT for migraines and gabapentin for peripheral neuropathy."
"Nurtec works for me for the most part."
"I can only speak to Nurtec and I love it for certain types of migraines."
"After about 2 weeks of slight nausea, I had no side effects."
"I take Nurtec as a preventative and it's definitely helpful."
"Huge pro is I have zero side effects from it."
"Nurtec was an effective abortive for me, but it tore my stomach up."
#2
Prozac
4.3
(7)
"Prozac and Concerta have made a huge, wonderful difference for our PDA son."
"I'm on Prozac and it changed my life so much for the better."
"Intake my Prozac with Wellbutrin and I feel like it’s the dream combo."
"I think it is helping her to be more reasonable about some things."
"He does really well on gabapentin and prozac."
"My dr put me on prozac for multiple reasons (PMDD being one of them)"
"Prozac is a commonly used drug and it can treat anxiety but I wouldn't personally expect it to do anything for dissociation."
#3
Qulipta
4.3
(6)
"Qulipta is amazing, I went from 28 days a month of migraine to about two."
"Qulipta works amazingly for me."
"Qulipta works very well for me but it’s killed my appetite."
"Currently taking Qulipta as a preventative. It works well."
"I'm currently on qulipta, and I've noticed that it does work to prevent most migraines."
"I currently take Qulipta and it works well but only in addition to Emgality and Botox."
#4
Lamotrigine
4.8
(4)
"Lamotrigine/lamictal as a mood stabiliser has helped me more than anything else."
"Lamotrigine is a game changer for me."
"Lamictal was game changing for me."
"My symptoms are way more manageable. Life changing."
#5
Ubrelvy
4.5
(4)
"Ubrelvy... is amazing with little to no side effects."
"I have only take Ubrelvy of these 3 and it worked incredibly well for me."
"I've been on Ubrelvy (migraine abortive) since October."
"Ubrelvy works well and I don’t get a rebound headache like with triptans."
#6
Modafinil
4.3
(4)
"I am on modafinil and it’s a lifesaver."
"This has been the best routine I’ve been in in years despite trying basically all habit forming sleep meds"
"Provigil used to help me a lot, although I had to go off it because it was making me grind my teeth into dust."
"Modafinil helped me a good chunk but not substantially."
#7
Clonidine
4.0
(4)
"I frequently see post on R/ psychiatry, about how these help with physical ptsd symptoms"
"Alpha-blockers such as clonidine?"
"He does better on Clonidine."
"I've been on Clonodine for about 3 years now and it's been pretty good!"
#8
Xyrem
4.7
(3)
"Xyrem all the way. I wasn’t even offered anything else for my cataplexy."
"I'm on xyrem, and I barely have any cataplexy."
"Xyrem, xywav, or lumryz."
#9
Domperidone
4.3
(3)
"Domperidone saved my life."
"Domperidone treatment is beneficial for many patients with symptoms of gastroparesis"
"Perhaps you could suggest Domperidone."
#10
Quetiapine
4.3
(3)
"The quetiapine was a game changer for me"
"To have a medication that actually works is life changing."
"I’ve personally seen people use Seroquel, and while it knocks you out, it can be heavy on the side effects long term."
#11
Vyvanse
4.3
(3)
"Vyvanse works great."
"Vyvanse is approved for BED treatment."
"Vyvanse helped me stop."
#12
Buspirone
4.0
(3)
"Buspirone for anxiety (GAD-generalized anxiety disorder)."
"Buspar is meant to be built up in your system and provide relief throughout the day."
"I take buspirone for anxiety, and it helps."
#13
Minoxidil
4.0
(3)
"Over the counter meds like Redensul/Procapil/Minoxidil may work."
"You can start with topical minoxidil 5-10% for now."
"Mynoxidyl, the very expensive hair growth formula."
#14
Wellbutrin
3.7
(3)
"Have you looked into Wellbutrin? I know some that went from Prozac to that and had excellent results."
"Wellbutrin and Zoloft are a dream pairing."
"Was recently prescribed strattera or Wellbutrin, depends on what I decide."
#15
Adderall
3.7
(3)
"I got back on Adderall when I was diagnosed and it was a life saver."
"It has helped with mood and oddly enough the 'crash' of it wearing off seems to have helped at least with the first half of the night's sleep."
"There was an adderall shortage earlier this year in the US."
#16
Sertraline
3.3
(3)
"Sertraline has really helped me a lot."
"Switching from Zoloft to Prozac was a game changer."
"I’ve just finished 6 weeks of Setralin, unfortunately made me feel much worse."
#17
Keppra
5.0
(2)
"I’ve been seizure-free for 10 years on this medication, and it has changed my life for the better."
"I can say I am one of the few that has had not many side affects!"
#18
Desvenlafaxine
4.5
(2)
"Currently am on Pristiq (75 mg) and Wellbutrin XL (150mg). I attribute me still being alive to my meds."
"Pristiq and Effexor have been great for me."
#19
Fluvoxamine
4.5
(2)
"Fluvoxamine saved my life."
"Idk about tics, but for OCD I'm on fluvoxamine and it helps."
#20
Bupropion
4.5
(2)
"Currently am on Pristiq (75 mg) and Wellbutrin XL (150mg). I attribute me still being alive to my meds."
"For me Wellbutrin got me out of the bed."
#21
Finasteride
4.0
(2)
"Finasteride + Minoxodil + dermarolling for 6 months... If you see improvements then continue using it."
"I was using Finasteride 1mg for 6-7 months."
#22
Clomipramine
4.0
(2)
"I went through 15 medications until Clomipramine helped me."
"MAOIs or Clomipramine."
#23
Luvox
4.0
(2)
"Luvox has been great for my OCD"
"My personal favorite for ocd is Luvox (it has good evidence of working well for)"
#24
Seroquel
4.0
(2)
"Seroquel helps me regulate my emotions."
"My personal most effective drugs were Seroquel and Trileptal."
#25
Dayvigo
4.0
(2)
"For the insomnia, there are new dual orexin receptor antagonists on the market that are supposed to be better than the old school sedative sleeping pills - Dayvigo and Quiviviq."
#26
Amitriptyline
4.0
(2)
"The only actual combination...is amitriptyline and pregabalin."
"Amitriptyline or Nortriptyline depending upon if you’d like to get more restful sleep at night or feel more alert in the mornings."
#27
Duloxetine
4.0
(2)
"Duloxetine for depression and chronic pain."
"It has been a great help, in my opinion more helpful than the Abilify."
#28
Gabapentin
4.0
(2)
"Gabapentin and Nortriptyline for my ATN."
"He does really well on gabapentin and prozac."
#29
Pregabalin
4.0
(2)
"Pregabalin which has brought my anxiety down from a 10/10 to a 5/10."
"Pregabalin is a lifesaver for me."
#30
Venlafaxine
3.5
(2)
"Worked for me immediately and well."
"Venflaxine works for 30-50% of people."
#31
Hydroxyzine
3.5
(2)
"I was prescribed hydroxyzine as an 'as-needed', but it causes drowsiness."
"I take hydroxyzine as needed and it's pretty good."
#32
Guanfacine
3.5
(2)
"From what I’ve read there’s some evidence of it helping with addiction."
"I take guanfacine for tics. It helps a bit but I’m still trying to find the right dose."
#33
Low Dose Naltrexone
3.5
(2)
"I'm planning to start 'low dose naltrexone' in October with my psychiatrist for both physical and emotional symptoms."
"There are a few meds that some doctors are willing to prescribe off-label."
#34
Oxcarbazepine
3.0
(2)
"I take oxcarbazepine and it helps with some of my autistic symptoms."
"Oxcarb and Lamotragine currently, but shocks and burning have been relentless."
#35
Lyrica
3.0
(2)
"I take lyrica, palexia depot, tylenol and naprosyn."
"I don’t love every aspect of them, but the pain is at a bearable level."
#36
Orexin Antagonists
5.0
(1)
"The no hangover was a gamechanger for me."
#37
Xywav
5.0
(1)
"Xywav honestly lowered my number of cataplexy attacks by a huge margin."
#38
Oxybate
5.0
(1)
"Oxybate. Poof, cataplexy was gone."
#39
Ramelteon
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely game changing for me."
#40
Propranolol
5.0
(1)
"Little pink bastards are changing my life for the better"
#41
Voquezna
5.0
(1)
"I take it. I like it. It's way better."
#42
Focusyn
5.0
(1)
"Makes you focus like a laser beam!"
#43
Lamictal
5.0
(1)
"I had virtually no side effects."
#44
Mestinon
5.0
(1)
"Mestinon cut them way down for me."
#45
Emgality
5.0
(1)
"I'm on Emgality and that works much better for me."
#46
Paxil
5.0
(1)
"Have you tried Paxil. I have been on a list of them as well and it was the only one that helped."
#47
Marijuana
5.0
(1)
"I've started using marijuana at night...and I've been sleeping great the nights I use it."
#48
Dicyclomine
5.0
(1)
"Dyciclomine has been a game changer for me!"
#49
Jornay PM
5.0
(1)
"I switched to Jornay PM and it has changed my life."
#50
MAOI
4.0
(1)
"The only antidepressant that has worked for me has been an MAOI. The one that seems to have the least side effect profile is Parnate."
#51
Clonazepam
4.0
(1)
"I used to take 1mg clonazepam right before bed and wake up refreshed but also noticeably calmer."
#52
SSRI Antidepressant
4.0
(1)
"You can try an SSRI antidepressant. Surprised you haven’t been offered it."
#53
Auvelity
4.0
(1)
"Try Auvelity."
#54
Ketamine
4.0
(1)
"Ketamin."
#55
Enalapril
4.0
(1)
"Only +ve with my meds is the Enalpril + Iberstatin always pushes my Potassium up"
#56
Farxiga
4.0
(1)
"Started on I'm on Farxiga, Losarten, Prednisone (7.5 currently after tappering down)"
#57
Cold Medicine
4.0
(1)
"They have always been super helpful."
#58
Coricidin
4.0
(1)
"Would recommend Coricidin OTC, but would also recommend asking your provider before starting any meds/supplements."
#59
Trintellix
4.0
(1)
"She takes Trintellix first 5 days prior to her period’s due date."
#60
MAOIs
4.0
(1)
"Some ideas you might not have tried yet: MAOIs, Lamotrigine, Modafinil."
#61
Trulicity
4.0
(1)
"Try another like Trulicity that only costs around $1,718/year."
#62
Antidepressants
4.0
(1)
"There are online pharmacies that will supply a year’s worth of many common medications for chronic conditions including antidepressants."
#63
St John's Wort
4.0
(1)
"St Johns Wort actually grows in my fields and is effective for depression."
#64
Cannabis
4.0
(1)
"This why ya gotta transition to weed and hope it works for you."
#65
Mental Health Medications
4.0
(1)
"Start reducing those mental health meds gradually so you’re not 'falling off a cliff.'"
#66
Hemp
4.0
(1)
"I order bulk noids from hempy Longstocking to store for pain and anxiety meds."
#67
Lithium
4.0
(1)
"Lithium gave me the least side effects."
#68
Zopiclone
4.0
(1)
"Works well for me."
#69
CBD Oil
4.0
(1)
"CBD oil instead which seems to help with flare-ups."
#70
Semaglutide
4.0
(1)
"Try compounded Semaglutide from local licensed compounding pharmacies."
#71
Lexapro
4.0
(1)
"An SSRI such as lexapro is a good place to start."
#72
Bisoprolol
4.0
(1)
"Try Bisoprolol"
#73
Ativan
4.0
(1)
"It definitely helps but I don’t like to take it every night because of addiction and potential negative side effects."
#74
Magnesium
4.0
(1)
"Magnesium supplement is really helpful though."
#75
Nefazodone
4.0
(1)
"You may want to start looking at things that aren't commonly used, but can be effective. Things like nefazodone, MAOI's, or ketamine."
#76
Mood Stabilizer
4.0
(1)
"If you’ve only tried antidepressants, try a mood stabilizer."
#77
Escitalopram
4.0
(1)
"Escitalopram (an ssri) has helped both ocd and tics a bit although helps with social anxiety the most."
#78
Pristiq
4.0
(1)
"I'm on Pristiq, which is an SNRI, and I haven't had too many issues!"
#79
Zoloft
4.0
(1)
"50mg of zoloft (sertraline) in the morning and 25mg of hydroxyzine at night seems to work for me."
#80
N-Acetylcysteine
4.0
(1)
"NAC works for my OCD and you can buy it online."
#81
Beta Blockers
4.0
(1)
"Beta blockers for physical symptoms seems to be the most sustainable."
#82
Citalopram
4.0
(1)
"Personally, I’ve found luck with a combo of citalopram and Wellbutrin."
#83
Loperamide
4.0
(1)
"Immodium helps me most with cramping and diarrhea."
#84
Aripiprazole
4.0
(1)
"Abilify has genuinely helped me so much... it’s the only medication that’s really treated my depression noticeably."
#85
Ivabradine
4.0
(1)
"I take it and it works well to lower my heart rate with no effect on blood pressure and no side effects for me."
#86
Rispiradone
4.0
(1)
"It’s definitely helped."
#87
Nicotine Patch
4.0
(1)
"Nicotine has been used by nootropics types forever for help with focus and stuff, and it really does help a lot with energy and brain fog."
#88
Lysine
4.0
(1)
"You could try taking lysine (a natural supplement) every day."
#89
Adderall XR
4.0
(1)
"I take adderall xr for my adhd, Duloxetine for depression and chronic pain."
#90
Ajovy
4.0
(1)
"It's helping more with migraines."
#91
Cymbalta
4.0
(1)
"Cymbalta works very well for me."
#92
Epilepsy Medication
3.0
(1)
"I’m worried about my epilepsy medication."
#93
Wegovy
3.0
(1)
"I’m starting Wegovy in about 2 weeks."
#94
Zepbound
3.0
(1)
"Zepbound, the other weight loss drug, also helps HF."
#95
Cognance
3.0
(1)
"Cognance is supposed to help sleep quality in apnea."
#96
Berberine
3.0
(1)
"Have you tried Berberine? You can't take it during pregnancy."
#97
Famvir
3.0
(1)
"Haven’t tried myself but Famvir is second line"
#98
Elvanse
2.0
(1)
"I was able to weather the elvanse shortage. I would have been unmedicated for about 5 months otherwise."
#99
Antihistamine
1.0
(1)
"Soon after I crashed I took an antihistamine."
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