Table 5.

Frequency of common textual patterns after removing known indications and adverse drug effects.

Pattern	Count	Example drugs and commentsa
I use * for	171	Flector: it’s not so bad. I use them for stress headaches only if I have a mild headache
		Hydroxyzine: I use this drug for itching attacks and it works fast and effective for me.
		Elavil: I use this medication for restless leg syndrom
I use it for	23	Promethazine: I use it for gastroparesis.i also use it for sleep 4 or 5 times a month
		Amitriptyline: I use it for ic
		Seroquel: I m in love with seroquel its amazing! I use it for sleep and I wake up refreshed
It helps with	72	Neurontin: it helps with numbness in my legs and arms
		Neurontin: I was diagnosed with rsd in from a fall on the ice. It helps with controlling the pain;
		Seroquel: although it helps with my depression I have gained over 50lbs
It help with	6	Oxycontin: it help with muscle spasms
		Hydrocodone-acetaminophen: it is ok I think and it help with my back pian.
		Neurontin: I had drop foot and much pain. It help with the pain along with the 3 epidurals I receiveed in my spine.
I take it	729	Methadone: I take it for chronic pain it helps alot
		Pristiq: I take it for depression and ptsd as well as for chronic pain from failed cervical fusion.
		Zoloft: I have taken it for three years almost and when I take it my depression worsens rather in the summer when I wouldnt take it I was the happiest
I take it for	48	Percocet: I take it for pain after a shoulder surgery and it works
		Buspar: I take it for stress.
		Effexor: I take it for depression.
It works for	155	Pristiq: I do not think it works for me makes me very consipated and I think it makes the back of my legs hurt in the muscle part.
		Metformin: I take it before bed no sideeffect so for taking one month hope it works for me yes I am scared
		Flexeril: back problems healed up then came right back. overall it works for a little while.
Useful for	13	Effexor: I have been reading the reviews of this med. I have been using it for 1.5 yrs and has been very useful for my depression.
		Hydrocodone-acetaminophen: this med. is useful for short term relief of pain.
		Ultram: this med has been very useful for my hip and back pain.
Prescribed for	0	…

^aConsumer comments are shown exactly as they appeared on the WebMD site.