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Atorvastatin Started this drug a few months back and started having health problems; did not associate with the meds. The list is long on the adverse effects. dizzy, loss of balance, pain in head, ringing in ears, pressure in ears (went to ear noise and throat, said it was not in my ears. I have heaviness and weakness in my legs, hard to walk far. Sleep problems, walking and talking while asleep, seizures Lasting a few seconds. this week other joints started hurting as well. Hey the good news is, My cholesterol went way down. I quit taking this med yesterday. Lowering my cholesterol is not worth all the side affects. I am glad it works for some, but have researched this drug and so many have had a bad reaction.

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine I switched to this after taking Midrin for some time. This works more quickly, has very little side effect, and all around is better. It works for about 95% of my migraines. Sometimes 1 pill and 1 OTC is enough, sometimes 2 pills are needed, and on rare occasion, 3 are necessary. I've never had a migraine that couldn't be killed given enough Fioricet.

Oseltamivir Went to Dr with flu. Started Tamiflu. In two days, started noticing a rash, swelling in hands, arms, legs and feet. Could not sleep, though extremely tired. Weakness and dizziness was terrible.

OxyContin I been taking Oxycontin for over 10 years. Started at 10mg and slowly up to now 60mg. I have always been prescribed for 2xday. But being a former alcoholic, I only took one tablet per day and Vicodin 500mg for break through pain. It is the only way I would be able to have any type of quality of life. I suffer from Degenerative Disc disease, 3 Herniated discs, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and now Sjogrens. I am 49 and disabled to work but I do not want to be disabled from life. My grandbabies need their grandma! You can abuse aspirin if you chose to but if you take the medicines correctly and do not abuse - it will give you some degree of life. Life is to be with quality and this medicine has helped me.

Cymbalta At the beginning I had stomach pain, however, after a few weeks it went away. Feel great now!

Viibryd I am a 45 year old male who has has been diagnosed with GAD that has been bad for about three years. I have tried Paxil, Prozac, Effexor, and one or two other drugs that I could not tolerate. The side effects were worse than the anxiety I was trying to help. Seven weeks ago my P doc suggested trying Viibryd. I reluctantly started it. I am highly sensitive to medicines af any type, so my doc started me at 5 mg and moved me up to 10mg at 4 weeks. The first two weeks were great with marked improvement, and then my anxiety spiked up pretty bad. My doc encouraged me to continue and that this can be normal. I had a rough time until week 5 when things started to level off. I'm now into week seven, and I feel great. Stick it out!

Varenicline I took Chantix for 4 weeks and actually quit after the first week. While it did work for smoking it brought a number of other problems for me. I was nauseous and did have vivid dreams but that was minor. In trying to get myself off this medicine I find I am severley depressed. Never having this type of feeling I was not sure what was going on. I leave the house to go to work and that is it. I find myself not wanting to answer the phone when it rings. I sleep for hours...before bed time...and have no problem sleeping all night. I'm very snippy towards everyone. My husband and kids are taking the brunt of this. How long will these side effects last?

Clindamycin It started halfway through the prescription, had trouble swallowing pills and water. Thought it was just me. By the time I was done with the script I had severe heartburn and acid reflux. I couldn't eat anything because it would upset my stomach. This medicine inflamed my esophagus, that's why I had trouble swallowing. The doctor put me on Protonix to repair it.

Magnesium citrate I'm 5 days post surgery and pain from gas and constipation was unbearable. After trying several other remedies without results, I finally I purchased and drank a 300ml bottle of lemon flavoured MC. Just 4 hours later I finally have relief! The pressure in my abdomen has subsided and I no longer feel like my stitches are going to rip open.

Acamprosate I've been binge drinking heavily with severe social and financial cost for nearly a decade now and used acamprosate for just under a year (the reason I perservered for so long is because I thought it would finally kick in and start working). Maybe it works more for people who drink more regularly but it really made no difference to any cravings I have for alcohol. Good luck to those who it does work for and I really am glad for you, but unfortunately for me it was a waste of time and money- I'm going to go back to my GP and ask to be put on Revia and hopefully that will work better for me

Etonogestrel I love love my Implanon. I have had it for 2 1/2 years now and it puts me at ease. I never have to worry about forgetting a pill or taking pills late, also, it's not affected by antibiotics! I have very light periods every couple of months for a day or two that are easily managed with panty liners. I have noticed a decrease in sex drive, however not having a little one right now is definitely more important to me. I will be getting it removed soon and will without a doubt get a new one.

Lo Loestrin Fe One month, I think I'm starting a depression, so tired, hard time working out. Stopping it

Trulicity I have been on metformin for several years now. I take a 1000mg pill in the morning and one at night. My A1C was above 7. Six months ago my Dr. wanted me to try Trulicity. I take one shot once a week. It didn't make me nauseous, I didn't have an upset stomach, burping vile odors, no side effects what-so-ever. I have noticed that I am dropping weight for no unknown reason though. I have not dieted or noticed a change in my appetite but have dropped (so far) about 24 lbs. I went yesterday for my 6 month checkup and my A1C is now down to a 5.8. I am thrilled! Not only have I lost weight without actually trying, but my diabetes is in normal range. I LOVE TRULICITY!❤️

Rotigotine I have had RLS since I was 40. It got progressively worse as I grew older to the point that I could barely function. I couldn't go out to eat with friends, or a movie, or church because I couldn't sit still that long. It was affecting my job. My family doctor had me on Sinimet for 16 years and then my body became resistant to it. She sent me to a neurologist which proscribed Neupro. It was life changing for me. I noticed such a difference within 24 hours. I felt like I had my life back again. I do have some side effects from it. The spot where the patch is on at times drives me crazy because it itches. It does make me somewhat irritable at times. Is it worth the side effects? You betcha!!!!

Gabapentin I have had panic attacks since I was four, I am 33 now. I was an alcoholic four 10 years cause I was on a high dose of Xanax and I got hooked then my doctor put me on Klonopin because it is a longer lasting medicine. I then got put on gabapentin 400mg three times a day and it has been a blessing. It helped me get rid of Klonopin and now I am panic attack free.

Stendra 64 yrs old, difficulty sustaining an erection, have tried Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and now Stendra. Viagra gave me irregular heartbeat, Cialis gave me the worst headache and severe facial flushing but worked great, Levitra had lesser side effects but stopped working despite increasing the dosage. Have used Stendra about 4 months now, have had to increase the dose steadily, now it is effective at 250 mg and still very limited side effects, a slight headache sometimes, no body or back ache, slight facial flushing, so basically it is the best erectile dysfunction medicine I've yet tried.

Quetiapine When first prescribed I was reluctant to take it (an antipsychotic) but finally did and I Love it! Yes I gained about 10lbs in 2 years but it's well worth it. It calmed my mind right down. Currently on 300mg.

Morphine Love Morphine--- Er 60mg caps. I take 2 capsules twice a daily. This medicine blew away any OXYCODONE. THE EXTRA STRENGHT---Er 60mg of Morphine 4 TOTAL CAPs daily.....THE Daily quantity limit for this drug just so happens to be (4). Take 2 caps a.m; and 2 caps pm......

Oxybutynin I had bladder spasms to where I was peeing every 5 mins. Painful bladder area on stomach.. 1st 2 days on drug terrible headache. After that miracle pill. I am now peeing every 3 hours. Bladder pain is gone. I've been on it for 30+ days.

Phentermine / topiramate I was given TopirAmate for migraines and had 8 days left of Phentermine. So I uSed them together. I can't say for sure which was more responsible but in that month I lost 25lbs. I did finish the month on Topiramate without the Phentermine and part of this month June. I picked my new Script of Phentermine and started taking it on the 27th. So it is day 3 of the combination and I have lost 28 pounds. So something is working and I have much fewer migraines as well. Insurance covers Topiramate not Phentermine.

Blisovi 24 Fe I've been taking it for about 2 months now. The first month was terrible only because of my body adjusting to the new hormone levels. I had break through bleeding for two week, my breasts were so sore the entire month, and I had cramps/back pains almost every day. My period was a breeze though. No cramps, no breast pain, very light flow, and no acne! My second month has been amazing. It's helped control mood swings and the sense of anxiety and depression I get when seratonin levels drop around my period. The only thing I have to complain about is the sense of bloating I have. It goes away though when I avoid all of the salty foods and processed sugars I crave. Other than that, I really enjoy this product. Everyone's bodies are different.

Bupropion This is worth it. Yes, there are a few side effects but it has made my life better. I take the generic and it gets a lot of bad reviews but I don't know the difference. It's working for me. I feel like getting out of bed and am more of a joy to be around and 15 lbs thinner.

Belviq Belviq is so amazing! I'm so happy I did my research on this medicine and suggested it to my doctor. On Sunday 12/28/14 I weighed in at 359lbs. I began taking the pills that same morning. I have been eating a low calorie diet (healthy foods) and I've exercised 2 days already. I have had bad foods here and there but really the medicine makes me not want bad foods anymore or feel hungry as well as make me fuller faster. I'm supposed to weigh in on Sunday 1/4/14 but today I decided to take a sneak peak and I'm already down 4 lbs! That's 4 lbs in 5 days. I'm so happy and excited that it's working. If you have trouble with losing weight you should try Belviq, it's a miracle!

Gianvi I am not one to write reviews, but I'm compelled to warn others about the serious side effects I've experienced. I took Gianvi after I took Yaz, and because both pills contain the same amount of hormones, I thought that I will have the same, fine experience with Gianvi as I did with Yaz. Upon my first week into the pill, I became depressed and dealt with some serious anxiety. These mental symptoms only worsened as the days progressed and as I approached the end of the pack, I suffered constant suicidal thoughts. Once I realized that this pill was the cause of my madness, I immediately stopped. It's been 2 days since I last took the pill and I feel better already. Also, the pill did nothing for my moderately to severe acne.

Singulair I was taking Singulair along with Advair for several years. Did not think that it really did that much for me but the Doctor advised me to take it. Only after my sister said she stopped taking it because of leg cramps did I connect the "dots". I had been having such terrible leg cramps but no one would say it was because of Singular. I stopped taking it and after 3 months I no longer have the leg cramps.

Vilazodone At first, I thought this medicine was working. I've been on every antidepressant known to man. Nothing ever worked. So my doctor gave me a sample pack. When I hit the 40 mg mark, I started have the "brain zaps." They are very real. Very frightening. One night I thought I was having a seizure in my sleep from so many zaps. My husband has to hold me down when I finally do fall asleep because my body is constantly moving. The problem is that I've been taking the 40 mg for a month and am now just realizing the cause of my "brain zaps" and lack of sleep. So now I have to wean myself off of this drug from the devil himself. I would NEVER EVER recommend this drug to anyone. Nothing good came from it. Nothing at all.

Phendimetrazine I have been prescribed this medication since 5/12/15. I weighed in at 204 lbs & am expecting to weigh in at less than 150 lbs 11/23/15. I also take 1/2 a water pill first thing each morning, Bentyl every night & B vitamin every other night. All prescribed by the doctor, dispensed at 28 days. In addition to this, I follow a 1000 calorie eating plan, & do my best to move fast for 30 min each day. Self discipline is not easy, but paying for it holds me accountable. I have fibromyalgia, pancreatitis & a vomiting condition that started when I was 9 yo. I also have had several times throughout this last 6 mo when my back was out & I could hardly walk. I am thrilled with results & only had dry mouth as side effect. Now to build muscle!!

Paroxetine At first I loved paxil because I wasn't crying all the time but even as I'm writing this I feel like there are sprinklers going off in my head. I'm always forgetting things, 0 sex drive, either I'm in a euphoric state of mind or completely absent minded. I constantly feel stoned (and not the good kind).I just started a new job and I can hardly focus.

Aliskiren I have been on numerous medicines that did not work. Dr finally put me on Tekturna and blood pressure really came down. However I have had to change insurance and they require proof that other medicines have not worked, they don't want to pay because it is expensive.

Tranylcypromine I have had Parnate prescribed since 1987, when I was 35. After many years feeling like a an "anti-depressant guinea pig", I finally had clarity and with my psychiatrist's recommendation was able to manage my life while professionally succeeding. I don't miss the foods I can't eat, but value the relationships I've been able to maintain.

Lucentis On Dec. 01, 2014 I awakened with huge blind spots in my left eye. My vision had been 20/25 corrected before the bleed. I got help within 24 hours from my retina doctor. My right eye remains at 20/30 corrected. After the first injection my sight had improved significantly in two weeks. Subsequent injections seem to havet stabilized my sight and improved some more. My retina doctor told me today that answer will have to come from my opthamologist . So I will have him take a look. I am very grateful about my progress. I am 83 years old. That's old. Paul

Minocycline Cured my acne but made me incredibly dizzy and I suffered from headaches. It is the only thing that has ever worked for my severe acne and I am very sad to stop taking it but the side effects are just unbearable. I'm trying doxycycline now and my fingers are crossed!

Contrave I have been struggling with my weight for some time now and decided to speak with my Internist to see if she would give me a script for something that would curb my appetite for sweets & fast food. She prescribed Contrave, honestly I've never heard of this drug before. Did some research & read everyone''s comments and honestly, I was frightened by the many side effects. I'm so desperate to lose the weight, I started my first dose today. I took the pill around 7:30 this morning and didn't begin to feel nauseated until around noon. Since most of the suggestions, said to drink water to help with the nausea. I found when I ate a few saltine crackers the nausea went away. Then came a slight headache. Other than that, I'm fine. Good luck everyone

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel I began taking Cryselle a little over two years ago. I began taking it to fix irregular periods. At first, I didn't notice any side effects but here lately I have been on an emotional roller coaster. I am constantly going from happy to sad within minutes. I have also noticed that I have been feeling depressed constantly. People have asked me numerous times if something is wrong due to my mood swings. I don't recommend this pill at all! I have already switched pills..

Camrese I am on the 3rd sheet of pills so about 3 months in... before taking i weighed 120 now I am 130... feel depressed, just this week started to get brown discharge and thick red blood clots, try to take the pill everyday with my coffee but I was an hour off a few times, my boobs grew from C to double DD I don't mind but I do feel bloated and have had a couple angry depressed days..not sure its worth these symptoms but before I had such bad cramps n migraines was in bed every month for 2 days at least. Plus I thought only being 29 having early menopause with hot flashes n migraines this would help me... not sure yet. Staying on for another week or soo see what happens and the weight gain for me is the worst I don't fit in my pants, plus need new bras.

ParaGard I'm in my mid 40's and never had kids. I've used the pill and condoms for years. I wish someone had advised me to take pain killers before getting the IUD put in. My GYN said it would hurt me more since she had to dilate my cervix. It was very painful, but the whole thing took 5-10 minutes. I felt dizzy afterwards and was cramping and spotting for 2 days. My 1st period was longer, much heavier and the cramps were absolute torture. Now in my 3rd month, it's shorter and less painful. For those who aren't sure, I'd say it's worth getting the IUD if you know what to expect and are willing to deal with it.

Abilify Since Abilify was added to my bipolar cocktail, I have had only minor manic episodes. I have been on it now for 4-5 years. I would highly recommend it to anyone! Thanks for giving my a much more stable life Abilify!

Zoledronic acid After having osteopenia progress to osteoporosis and not tolerating oral medications, my doctor suggested Reclast. I had my first infusion on Dec 26, 2015 and within days suffered incapacitating pain in my hands. It was so bad, I couldn't hold a toothbrush without tears due to the pain. Additionally, I started to have severe upper jaw pain. The hand pain has improved but not gone away entirely. The jaw pain has not resolved at all, making it hard to chew. I would not recommend this drug to anyone and would NEVER, NEVER use it again.

Miconazole I am using the generic 7 day treatment and I have never experienced anything so terrible the burning and the itch are so extremely intensely uncomfortable. I would rather suffer the yeast infection then this it's terrible. So happy I did not try the 1 day treatment. I have tried to minimize it but nothing works I hope it calms down eventually Yikes!

Accutane I highly encourage anyone struggling with acne to ask their dermatologist about accutane. I've struggled with mild but persistent acne for years. I was placed on an antibiotic for almost two years after trying topical treatments. This antibiotic worked for me for a few months but I still had breakouts. I have just finished my 6 month round of accutane. I am honestly in love with this drug. My skin is flawless and I am happier with it then I have ever been. The only side effect I had to deal with was dry lips which wasn't bad. My skin never felt dry, it actually feels softer.

Phenazopyridine When my IC flares up (like it did last night when I drank a huge glass of orange juice--big mistake) and I can't sleep because of that horrible ache, one dose of this stuff works for me. I get the maximum strength OTC generic from CVS (Walgreen's has one, too) but even if you have to pay full price for the brand name, it is worth it. I'm so glad I found this drug. I do have a box of thin maxi-pads left over from when I had periods, and since I'm at that age where I leak a bit, I wear these to keep my underwear and bed sheets from turning psychedelic orange.

Estarylla Fixed my heavy, irregular periods. Bonus-my skin cleared up too. Zero side effects.

Fluoxetine After taking Prozac successfully for about 10 years, I talked with my doctor about switching to a different anti-depressant because I missed having a sex-drive. After a year on Citalopram, there was no change. So I switched to Bupropion. It caused me to feel very depressed and extremely anxious. I am well aware that anti-depressants take several weeks to have positive effects and that the side effects also tend to go away. So I stuck with the Bupropion for 6 weeks. It just got worse and worse and I started to feel suicidal for the first time in my life. I have been back on Prozac now for 2 weeks and am feeling a little better. Stopping Prozac just to try to get sex drive back was a big mistake.

Asenapine I have been taking Saphris for the last week and I have to say that I am impressed. Before this I tried Abilify and that was a nightmare. I was sick for three days off one 2mg dose. My whole life I have had huge amounts of anxiety and racing thoughts. I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder not bipolar disorder until two weeks ago. Saphris has destroyed my anxiety, my racing thoughts, my negative attitude and my aggravation at everything and everyone in sight. My family notices a difference like night and day. The only side effect I've had is a touch of Restless Leg Syndrome and for the first few days sleepiness but that went away. I use a heating pad on my leg to stop the RLS and otherwise side effect free.

Loestrin 24 Fe I didn't notice at first why my acne was getting better, then I realized it was the birth control. After I stopped the pill I noticed huge bumps on my chin and around my cheeks, and acne on my chest. I recently re started back on the pill and my skin is all of a sudden clear again so it works for acne very well for me. Everyone seems to be different.

Aleve Unbelievable! After suffering everyday with sciatica nerve pain, losing sleep, falling into depression, I tried one pill, Aleve. Nothing else I tried worked. Aleve did exactly what my body needed to get relief from pain and inflammation. I didn't want a narcotic, no. I will continue to take Aleve for a week to be sure that all traces of sciatica and inflammation are completely gone.

Teriflunomide I had side effects that are difficult to explain. I felt like I was decaying inside and never felt right about a month or so after starting -- I missed a few doses one week due to not having my med and being away from home and I felt better after just two doses missed! I had an MRI 6 1/2 months in and had active lesions on my spine - brain MRI showed minimal change but in the same breath no improvement toward lesions and size. I had vision blurriness that I never experienced my eyes would go weak 2 min of focus, I was told not due to the medicine. My other meds were not as effective as they were prior to starting Aubagio and my Lyrica was tripled in dosage. My skin was dry and I depression got worse and depression was better once stopped.

Bactrim DS This is day 2 taking this med. It makes me very queasy and very tired. The nausea and tiredness start about 30 minutes after I take one, and seem to last for 6 or 7 hours. I try to take it with food, but I don't have much appetite (not gonna be mad about that tho). The uti seems pretty much gone, but I'm also taking Azo.

Adderall I've been taking Adderall for roughly two years now,I could honestly say it helped me SO much.Having A.D.D my whole life, it completely made my life out of control.I only realized how much of my issues were connected to having A.D.D until l i took my medication,i cannot even explain.Its insane sometimes it even got me emotional thinking about it cause i would say to everyone around me "is this how people without ADD feel ?" and think wow i missed out on SO much.Luckily i could say everything has changed. Graduated highschool,found myself a job,totally different group of friends,even the way i interact and feel about myself TOTAL CHANGE. I would have gave it a 10/10 but my loss of appetite and could not sleep.sucks but pros over cons

Ortho Tri-Cyclen This stuff doesn't work for acne . It hasn't helped my skin at all and that was one of the reasons why I got birth control

BuSpar I think it works for me

Ortho Evra This is a God send! No more worries for taking a pill every day! I have had no side effects in the 3 years I've been on it. Also at the end of each week I have to rip the patch off....even after gym sessions/daily showers/swimming.....it's stuck on real good! Definitely highly reccomended here in England! Also it's free as its contraception!

Levonorgestrel OMG if you are freaking out relax I know your pain but it works.. so here is my experience, my period came Nov 13-19 the 20th I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend (I know stupid) and he finished inside me a little I was freaking out so I sent him to buy me the pill and I took it 2 hours later, 6 days later I was bleeding (apperently a side effect of the pill) I bleed for 6 days from Nov 26 to Dec 1st, I was supposed to get my period Dec 28th and it never came until today 8 days later !!!! I was finally ready to take a pregnancy test and I was freaking out, relax girls this pill is a hormone bomb and it can alter your cycle

Metronidazole I've taking this medication before and I'm taking it again the only thing that bothers me is the taste around the 5th or the 6th day and my bottom feels tender when I wipe other than that I'm ok. I just don't understand whats going on with me. I had bv last month and how can I calm down the inflammation when I sit down?

Accutane Just hitting one month on Accutane. Don't forget, this is a review for Rosacea, not Acne. I gave it a 9/10 for acne and on Rosacea I will give it an 8/10 so far. I will update the review over time. I was so hesitant to try Accutane with the horror stories, but you have to remember it is for less than 1% of the people that take it. I struggled with depression and have had ZERO depression episodes. Dry eyes and dry lips. Hair thinning a bit, but am not losing any whatsoever. Vivid dreams. That is all. Only had two headaches (minor). This and CeraVe Cleanser CeraVe Moisturizer has made my rosacea go COMPLETELY away. The redness on my face is gone. It is amazing to me. Good luck to all who go down the Accutane road! Everyone is different.

Levonorgestrel I had my Skyla IUD inserted a little over a week ago. The insertion hurt but not nearly as bad as I was expecting. It felt like a very severe period cramp. I took two Tylenol before the insertion which helped. I was able to drive myself back home from the appointment. I had horrible cramping for the rest of the day but that was gone the next morning when I woke up. Since then I have had some light cramping here and there but nothing too bad. I have also had spotting every day which is normal. I switched to this after 5 years of being on the pill. I was having constant headaches and high blood pressure the past 6 months. As soon as I stopped the pill and got Skyla my headaches are gone for the most part and my blood pressure is normal.

Quetiapine I've been on this for 4-5 years and it is my rock. It literally helps me so much, I couldn't have made it through high school without it. Honestly it's what helped me through my suicidal phases. I still get them but it's not as intense and I don't try and act on it anymore.

Magnesium hydroxide I have acid reflux and I love food, sometimes or most of the time I eat too much of the wrong foods and pay for it. Phillips mom relieves the pressure and is a blessing when I'm stuffed up and no bowel movement occurs so there's only discomfort. I also sleep so much better after going a cpl times, thank God for this magical medicine.

Multivitamin, prenatal I have tried so many different pre natal vitamins and they have all made me feel ill one way or another. This one has not made me sick since I have started taking them so its the best so far.

Adalimumab As a new Crohn's patient I had read a lot of horror stories about this disease and the medications used to control it - myself, I went on Azathioprine first but it stopped working gradually. Humira has honestly been a God send so far, I have my life back and no symptoms 99% of the time, I'm so thankful! Only thing I'm worried about now is if it stops working, but nothing has happened yet and I am past the danger zone apparently.

Propranolol I got on here just to rate this medicine, ironically, after reading about it on here. I'm a professional speaker and performer who for years was an amateur wannabe speaker and performer. I have a lot of involuntary nervousness like redness and shaking hands which would sabotage me despite my general level of comfort and quality of presentation. Take 10-40 mg 30 mins to an hour and it becomes physically impossible to get nervous. Now I'm rapidly moving up in my field thanks to my poise and confidence.

Accutane The side-effects suck. I would get a bloody nose at least 5 times a day, my lips would peel and get blisters, and my arms would get rashes. But it was all worth it. Accutane is amazing. I am so thankful for it. I had acne for 6 years and I tried everything you could imagine to try and clear my face up. Now after 4 long months, I am just now taking my last pill. I go to the mirror and I don't see a pimple, scar, or even a red mark on my face. my self-esteem has improved so much. I would definitely recommend it.

Alli I started taking Alli because I had read that it may loosen the stools. I have milk issues that when I drink milk I get bound up which is very painful. I was told lactose lol um... nope, (drank lactose free milk and had the worst belly pains ever) so I decided to try Alli I only take a pill at night and have bm the next morning Yay! I do have oily yuck left in the toilet but hey loosing a bit of weight even with just the one pill!

Macrobid Ok gotta make a long story short.. My docter gave me bactrim for a uti and usually it works but this time it didnt. I was miserable so I went to urgent care they prescribed me macrobid 100 mg 2× daily. I read all the awful reviews and since my stomach is very sensitive and easily nausiated I immediatly was discouraged. I asked the pharmacist and she told me she had taken it and as long as you follow the instructions on the bottle that say take with food or milk I would be fine and she didnt have any symptoms. Soo I have been eating a good meal bf I take it and its been 3 days now and I woke up on the 3rd day and its like its gone and I could tell after the 1st day I was getting better. I was in pain for 6 day and this med was a blessing!!!

Diamox I have been taking this for a month and my blood sugar keeps dropping out. I feel terrible and weak all the time. I get numbness everywhere. I have three sons to care for and it's hard. I'm glad most of my symptoms seem to be normal as I have read yours. The pressure in my head hasn't lessened though. They gave me migraine medicine but I'm afraid to take it if it'll put me to sleep during the day. I keep thinking about calling my neurologist. I'd like to know what to do at this point.

Lorcaserin I love it. Remember not everything is right for everybody we all have different bodies. I can't take anything I always have bad side effects I am 3 days in now I noticed I can go without snacking all day and night because for some reason I'm hungry all the time and by the 3rd day I feel different in a good way. I'm going to wait until my 7th day to weigh myself, I just feel more positive or something its hard to explain I guess like I have some hope now. I weigh 206 now I want to be back to my normal weight of 130 and I have a feeling I may be able to do that now since now I can pass on the carbs without craving them all the time. I hope that other people that feel like there is no hope and feel like a prisoner in your body can use this also.

Vilazodone Very literally saved my life. My team of doctors, of course, made the rest of the difference.

Nexplanon I'm 43 years old and I went the 3 years on Nexplanon and just had it removed a week ago. Let me say I never got pregnant on it, so it did it's job. However, at the beginning I bled so much and so long, that intimacy was few and far between. And that sucked because it did not drop my sex drive, just the ability to have it. Then after about a year, my period went to about 7-9 straight days a month, every month, with sporatic spotting to bleeding in between. I used to be very regular 2-3 days a month, every month and that was it. So I was not one of the fortunate ones that got loss of period. I was not aware of the weight gain issue until I started reading some of the comments here. I gained over 40 lbs in the 3 years.

Cyclosporine About little more than six months ago I had perfectly healthy eyes, then I had an eye burn. Both of my eyes were inflamed and severly dry and painful after that burn, later causing an eye ulcer on my left eye. I was completely devastated, could not even believe that happened to me! But, then my second ophthalmologist prescribed me Restasis, I started using them but every time wanted to stop, because there were no results whatsoever! But, I continued using them hoping that they would help because my eyes were extremely inflamed and dry and painful! After only 4whole months I finally started seeing some results! My eyes started healing slowly, but at least they started improving! This is my fifth month, and I really do think they are helping

Paroxetine Paxil may have some minor side effects but it has helped me a great deal. I do fidgit my hands and feet a bit but have no real side effects as long as I take it responsibly. When I first began, I could miss a few doses without problems but now it only takes one missed dose for me to feel it. And if you try to quit cold turkey it will have some serious side effects. Overall, I couldn't imagine living without it now that I've found relief from my anxiety.

Nexplanon I have this in three years next month. I have gained no weight and my period stopped straight away I didn't have many mood swings, and no migraines By these reviews I seem to be one of few lucky ones

Latuda Took for one month in the midst of a deep depression (2 weeks at 20mg, then 2 weeks at 40mg). It flipped me into a mixed mania - even worse - so I discontinued it, but not before it jacked my weight up 15 lbs.

Budesonide / formoterol Opened my lungs, and no notable side effects

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone I'm trying to figure what variations between brands!! Just started this particular brand! Gotta compare it but, seems to be doing the job ok!! Seems no doc in New Jersey will give enough to live like a human being!!! Very cruel to start someone on this and then give only two a day!! They only last 4 or 5 hours and your body is screaming through the evening and morning until you can take your next pill!!! One hell of a way to live!!! Need to go to a state that offers proper treatment!!! With rheumatoid arthritis, back, hip, shoulder and neck injury, as well as sjogrens and fibromyalgia!###!!! I suffer like a junk yard dog to core of being!!!#! Merciless !#!!!! :( I have skin problem on back as well!!! You can only hope it happens to them!#!

Humira I have been dealing with psoriasis for over 25 years. I have tried many creams, etc., and I have had some success with Enbrel. 25 years means I have multiple issues (skin, nails, scalp, ears, genitals). I injected Humira three days ago, and I see a difference. Many areas of my skin have gotten clearer. I have read other reviews, but I believe it is like many medicines like this. Some work very well for certain people, but is almost harmful for others. I believe anti-depressants work like this. Some work well for some patients, but others need something different. Regardless, it is a struggle. Good luck to everyone finding something that works, at least somewhat.

Cymbalta Second worst psych med I have ever taken, and I have taken 20 psych meds. First off it's caused an insane amount of horrible side effects. I feel like I am living a fog all the time and feel like I'm literally going insane. It's caused chronic muscle ache (I had no pain problems before taking this med) The only thing worse than dealing with being on this med is dealing with the miserable extremely long withdrawal of trying to get off of it. I have tried numerous times to get off of it using a slow weaning process, but it's just so difficult to get off of. I can truly say I wish I had never started this med, and there a much better meds out there for all conditions, that won't ruin your life.

Levofloxacin Took Levaquin for prostatitis. Didn't work and my Achilles tendons are very sore.

Lamictal This medicine was fantastic - it allowed me to live my life without mood swings and I finally felt like a normal person. I was able to go about my daily routine without getting severely depressed or getting angry at people. Unfortunately this medicine had a very bad side effect for me that made it so I could no longer take it - my private parts were constantly itchy. I went to doctors and they could not tell me anything because they were just as confused as I was, I did not have any infections or anything like that. I traced back the timeline and thought that this medicine was causing it so I decided to stop taking it and sure enough my itchiness went away. This is a great medication but if you have this side effect you are not alone!

Minoxidil I have been losing my hair gradually for the last 10 years my hairdresser said something about it then I started noticing my hair was falling out by the handfuls so I got a little nervous and bought Rogaine for women wow this stuff is amazing I can't believe how thick my hair is after all these years I don't know why I didn't try this product sooner but now I am and I'm glad I did I haven't had any side effects from it all go I highly recommend washing your hands after applying it to your hair to prevent transferring it onto your face

Doxycycline I've been on doxycycline antibiotics for 4 weeks and started epiduo 3 weeks prior. My Skin is dramatically worse than it ever was before and I wish I had never gone to my dermatologist regarding my skin. I had minor breakouts on my cheeks but was ungrateful of my otherwise clear skin and now I have terrible acne everywhere. Some say that it will eventually get better and my skin will be glowing... But my skin was not bad enough in the first place to go through this hell for clear skin.

Topiramate I was on this medication for five months with initial astounding results. My dosage was 125 grams. My daily headaches ceased as did my migraines. However, at around the four month mark, both came back to haunt me with a vengeance, seemingly doubling pain and severity. I also began experiencing tingling in my hands and numbness in my face, a totally unpleasant and unforeseen side effect that I only discovered by exploring online forums reviewing the medication. Additionally, this medication severely affected my anxiety and also led me to have extreme suicidal ideation, so much so that I had to stop altogether. I lost 15% of my total body weight whilst on this medication. If possible, avoid if you have a history of anxiety or depression.

Omeprazole Has worked well in keeping acid reflux in check.

Bupropion / naltrexone I've been on Contrave for 12 weeks with a 23lb weight loss to date. It's definitely working for me! I have only moderately changed what I eat, cutting out most sweets and avoiding fast food, but just don't feel like eating as much. I don't have food cravings any more and feel motivated to lose this weight. I take two pills daily, one morning - one evening. Tried to increase to 3 or 4 but felt sick a couple days. Since I'm losing on two, I'll continue this way. Only side effect is slight constipation and I'm careful to take the doses after eating. I plan to lose 50 or 60lbs more! This is the first time in my adult life I've lost more than 10 lbs without getting discouraged and giving up!

Plan B I am 16, my boyfriend and I had protected sex July 14th, condom broke. We freaked out and I took plan b 45 minutes after. He fully came inside me & even worse, I was fertile & ovulated about a day later. being so young and scared and a big worrier, I nearly drove myself to the brink. I was terrified and cried everyday. I got what seemed to be a period 5 days later. It was brown and turned into a light flow. The next day, was a heavy flow and exactly like a period gone 3 days later. My actual period was late, so I knew that was my real period just early. I've taken 4 pregnancy tests all negative a week after my "missed period". Plan B works! I was nearly ovulating. just sit back and wait, I was fertile & fine! next period due on the 16th!

Aciphex Without a doubt Aciphex is the only medicine that stopped my GERD.

Bupropion I have been taking Wellbutrin XL 450mg/day for 9 years, the brand only (I have done some personal research about brands versus generics and do not believe that generics are as good, effective, or reliable as brands). This medication saved my life, so I guess that I was lucky that it suited me. Within the first year I remember having a dry mouth, more energy, loss of appetite, and a weight loss. With time these side effects stopped. I have now no side effects, and what this medication clearly helped me with is to still feel myself and going through my emotions without falling into the hole of depression. So I feel functional, which was not the case before taking it (for example satying in bed because of feeling a deep sadness etc...).

Venlafaxine I had tried a number of different prescription meds before Effexor, none of which seemed to help. I can honestly say this worked the best, and with it I was able to get out of bed and begin to function again. It really was one of those medications that did exactly what it was supposed to. I continued to take Effexor for three years, after which time I wanted to stop taking it and begin to manage my life without medicines. This is when the problems began. I can honestly say that it took me almost nine months to wean myself off Effexor. I no longer have to take medication but would warn anyone being prescribed this that it is not an easy medicine to stop taking.

Implanon I've had Implanon for about two weeks, and I don't feel any different than I did before. A few of my friends who got Implanon said that they didn't stop bleeding for six to eight months, so I was a little worried. But I had it implanted in the middle of my period, and the second day after I had it inserted, my period was over. The only thing I can say is don't do anything strenuous with the arm you get it in. I play on a high school softball team, and it's been hurting me because I've refused to not play. So, all in all, the irritation I'm getting every now and then from my Implanon is entirely my fault. But it's great to know that I don't need to remember to take a pill or anything. Worry-free birth control. That's the way to go.

Terbinafine I've been on Terbinafine for almost a month. I haven't noticed any results yet, but haven't really looked because I didn't think it worked that fast. I've recently developed queasiness at times and lethargy. Which could be from a variety of sources. Not sure. I have not experienced any side effects other than those. I'm hoping I lose my taste for foods. I'm hoping it causes weight loss. My luck, I'll be one that doesn't suffer that. I have no doubt this will work, which is why I gave it the highest score already. I'll report back in a few months.

Etonogestrel Well I got this implant after I have my daughter in October 2014 this implant has been very good but sometimes it makes me nauseated and I get really bad headaches and I get dizzy. As far as my period goes I do not get any and if I do it's spots (brown ones) I like this implant so far I've had it almost all whole year it is great! Different people body react to it differently. Sometimes I felt like I was pregnant and it felt like I could feel feet moving inside but it was nothing just weird thing but I would recommend it

Lo Loestrin Fe Lo Loestrin = Acne cysts! I have always had clear skin [with the occasional break out, but nothing serious] and since switching to this pill about 12 months ago, I've had a never ending cycle of painful and ugly red blemishes. My dermatologist assessed my skin and after two minutes with me determined that I had Lo Loestrin skin. She said it is absolutely the worst for skin because of its significantly lower estrogen levels. Anyway, I just wanted to share this knowledge. I'm switching back to Yasmin.

Risperidone Was on 0.5mg for a month and not much of an effect except noticed I was sweating more and found it impossible to wake up in the mornings- I actually fell back asleep on my bedroom floor! Thoughts were still racing, still panicking when in social situations, just didn't really help.

Ziprasidone I have severe schizophrenia and have been on Geodon for two years. I have trouble pronouncing some words since I started, but overall it has made me appear normal. I can think without the inner voices. I have gained some wieght but not as bad as with other medicines.

Ultram No effect. I thought it must be a placebo.

Lamisil Took it religiously for a year. Had toenail fungus on all ten toes for probably the last 10 years. It took awhile for the nail to grow out, but I kept them clean and dry and scrubbed daily in the shower. My feet have not looked this good in 10 years. It's a slow recovery but it works

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia I took the recommended dose at 9:30 am after horrible constipation cramps and bloating. Nothing but stomach gurgling occured that entire day. I had to take another dose that evening around 7 pm. Still...nothing by bedtime. I didn't get relief until around 9 am the next morning and from that point on I was afraid to move or leave the toilet. And it took about a full 10 hours of off and on emergency bathroom trips (those uh oh! Get up and run! kinds) to get it all out.

Levonorgestrel I have had Mirena in for about a year, getting it put in was painful for me and the whole first day it felt awkward. I had some spotting, and slight cramping for weeks after so I went back to the gyno to have a follow up to make sure it was in right, they said it was. 7 months into having this until now I have experienced some intense cramping, and a couple of months I have had spotting at the beginning of the month and at the end. Not sure if this has happened to anyone else and I also feel like I spot just as long as I would have had a period.

Rozerem Last night was my fifth time taking Rozerem. I take it around 9pm and am still awake until my normal time of 3-4am. I did not feel sleepy at all.

Liletta My doctor recommended Liletta for me because I can go 6-8 months without a period and when I did have one it made me really sick. He stated that I maybe ovulated 1-2 times a year and that my uterus lining was extremely thick and that the medicine in the Liletta would help thin out my lining. The insertion was painful but nothing I couldn't handle. The only downfall is I had my insertion on 11/18 and today is 2/10/16 and I am still bleeding. Some weeks its heavy as if I am on a regular cycle and then some days I am really light to where I only see something when I wipe. I have had intercourse twice since the insertion. The 1st time I didn't bleed at all but the 2nd time I had intercourse I was bleeding heavy.I can't wait until its OFF

Acetaminophen / caffeine / dihydrocodeine I have had to use this medication for about 1 month so far for severe back pain with limb numbness...it is fantastic. I can go to work and although I have limited mobility with my arm being numb, the pain is 90% better and tolerable. I have experienced constipation, but without this medicine my pain is excruciating and with it, I can have my life at least 1/2 way back.