"Although the pain relief was good the side effects were horrible. Rashes from adhesive. Disorientation, brain fog, hyper-anxiety. Ended up in ER after using for 8 days."


"I have a bacterial infection in my face due to an infected tooth and was prescribed this medication. I have been taking the medication now for 52 hours and have no sign of relief. I just hope its working. I cant take the pressure on the left side of my head for much longer before a visit to the ER."


"I got on this birth control around 6 months ago. I had no problems. It took about three months to adjust. I don't get periods on it. Unfortunately after 3 months I began putting on weight rapidly (around 15 lbs in two months) which is a lot for my small frame. Despite working out 6 days a week and eating clean, I could not lose the weight. Other than the weight gain this was a great pill. The only reason I'm changing is because of the severe weight gain."


"9 rating based entirely how easy it was to have placed and its efficacy.

BUT....I had the most severe side effects you can imagine. The first five weeks were a breeze except for some light spotting. But to the day on the 6th week, this this is when the dosage of the progestin reaches it's max level by the way, I awoke with blurred vision, dizzy, slight headache and nauseated.  For the next 5 wks I had these symptoms with the only change being the severity of the headache from low grade to migraine and as the duration increased I became moody and extremely depressed, I could barely function. I saw multiple drs. no one figured it out I finally researched the implant more closely and called my OB and it was removed that day."


"I've had a lifelong experience (I'm 45 now) of anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating.  This medication has helped me tremendously.  Side effects at first were feeling high and running around 100mph everywhere.  I took Xanax as prescribed (been taking it for 20 yrs.) and it curbed that feeling within days.  Experience dry mouth at times so I just drink lots of water (which is great for us anyway, right?!)  I don't think about food like I used to, in fact, there are times I forget to eat.  I love the medication because it also makes me feel in a very good mood & not uptight about the little things.  I take 30mg @ 9am & 30mg @ 5pm because it wears off after 6hrs for me.  So long to discover but worth the wait!"


"My 9 year old son was placed on this medication a few weeks ago because of violent outbursts, agitation, insomnia and anxiety.  He has high functioning autism. He had been placed on Respiradol with few improvements.  Zypreza has been a game changer for my son Jake.  He takes 5mg about an hour before bed. He is sleeping through the night (in 9 years he has never slept through the night).  He is happy and content. No more violent out bursts. He is eating non stop (he would barely eat prior to medication).  Very happy with the results that Jake is seeing on this medication and he has had no side effects outside of being hungry and eating more."


"I started out sooo pro-Nexplanon. I got it inserted in Jan. 2016 and it was great. In June 2016 I got diagnosed with major depression and anxiety, which I have never struggled with before. Since then I've felt un-human. Detached, emotionless, fatigued, I haven't felt love for something in over a year. I figured it was just bad luck until a couple of weeks ago when my body started rejecting every thing I ate. I'm choking down mashed potatoes as I type, but I know they'll come back up later.

I looked into other reviews and I guess severe depression and constant nausea are two common things with Nexplanon. I'll be getting it removed ASAP :("


"Been on it for 7 years. Works well for me, but I should find a better long term solution. Almost no flare ups. Minimal side effects since it's only a locally absorbed steroid."


"Was on Copaxone for about a year with little to no changes. Still had progressions and got 8 new lesions during that time. My neuro changed me over to Cytoxon IV for once a month long with the Copxone. Have had no new lesions since being on this combination. She only uses Cytoxon for a year and then have to choose a new treatment option. "


"I have been taking Geodon for three and half years. I take 20 mg spread out over 5 to 6 times a day in combination with Wellbutrin. I have lost almost 90 lbs which I had put on from previous Abilify use. It really keeps my mood stable and I have been able to keep a job and participate in life. The most bothersome side effects I have found are getting light headed easily and when my dose wears off everything moves at a very fast pace. I have tried other medications for bipolar but this really helps the most."


"I am 14 in 9th grade and it's my first day after I applied it. It worked til about the 3rd hour class, then started to sweat a little. Not so much people noticed, but I am super self-conscious and was paranoid. I hope it gets better for gym the next day. Since the beginning of last year, I had to wear sweaters every day or I'd have soaked underarms. Today I wore only a plaid over shirt, and barely sweat. again, hope for better results soon!"


"In 1993 I was put on this medication and told to take 4 tablets daily. 3 days later I had the worst headache of my life. The following day with the headache I couldn't stop throwing up. Called DR-said I had the flu take 1/2 a tablet 6 times a day. I got worse;called DR again, he told me to take 1/2 tablet 4 times a day.
Continuing to get worse on the 7th day I crawled up the stairs and pounded on neighbor's door and said "please take me to the hospital, I am dying" The last thing I remember was getting in the car. 5 days later I woke up in the hospital, I was told I was lucky to be alive. When I looked in the mirror and my eyes were pure blood. I was told the pressure in my head burst all the blood vessels in my eyes."


"I've been taking 100 mg of Doxycycline twice a day for 8 days now and I feel worse than when I started.  Now in addition to the upper respiratory infection, I have terrible vertigo (side effect of Doxycycline)."


"Was in pure agony 24/7 with BMS for about 2 1/2 months.  Tried 'magic mouthwash', but it only lasts an hour and was supposed to be used every 4 hours, so I went through the bottle in no time.  Went through a bottle of Chloraseptic every 4-5 days.  Took extra vitamins, went on Alpha Lipoic Acid, tried everything I could find suggested online.  Then finally asked my doctor for clonazapam.  I could tell when the first pill dissolved in my mouth it was going to help.  Now I'm just trying to get the dosage right.  BMS  is about 80% better.  I get 1 mg up to 3 times a day.  I can easily take all 3 just to sleep at night.  Should I ask for a higher dosage? Taking them this way leaves me with nothing for the daytime, and nothing for anxiety."


"Second month on Sprintec; went on birth control pill because I hadn't had my period for almost a year (extreme stress, low BMI/hormone levels). Overall it's been better than expected. I was a bit nauseous the first few days after taking the pill, and initially it killed my appetite. Weeks two and three, I retained water; breasts felt pillowy; appetite went up; felt really tight and uncomfortable. But my period came right on schedule, without any cramps or heavy bleeding. Score!

I've gained a few lbs, but it feels/looks like water weight only. I know this will improve as my body adjusts to the hormones, but right now it's pretty annoying. Otherwise I feel so much more like "myself" than I have in awhile, so I'll take it."


"I've been taking 1 mg of Klonopin for a year now and have tried so many others. It works better then anything I've had. I have very bad anxiety which just comes out of no where. Also had a problem with just being in public and now I can. I wouldn't make it without it."


"Taken exactly as instructed. Not effective at all. Procedure rescheduled."


"I had Rituximab treatment over four weeks for a lymphoma on my newly (three months) transplanted kidney. The result was total remission, which truly amazed me. It's almost three years now, and I often think about what situation I'd be in if it hadn't been detected purely by chance."


"Diagnosed with Chiari Type 1 and Pseudotumor Cerebri in 2008. Started diamox and it changed my life. Within days I was feeling so much relief. Over time, my dose went up and the next move was an LP shunt which has worked wonders for almost 8 years. It's starting to fail now so my revision is scheduled and I'm back on diamox in the meantime. Yet again, symptoms under control with it. Yes I have weird tingling in my face hands and legs, and I can't drink carbonated beverages, oh well - I'm thankful to be functioning and not nauseous and dizzy and disoriented all day long. Diamox is the best thing other than my shunt for this disease. Very thankful for it."


"I wish I could tell you what it is like after my husband STOPS taking Keprra. For my husband and I this has been worse than his hit to the head. Major mood swings,can't sleep, can't eat, anxiety and more. It has been horrible. The thing is everybody is different, but if you are taking Keppra and these are happening to you speak with your doctor asap and try something else. It has been hard!!!!"


"I have had chronic insomnia for over 25 years and have tried every sleeping pill, antidepressant, 4 sleep studies and nothing has worked.  I decided to try 25 mg of Seroquel and am finally getting some good sleep!  I have to keep good sleep habits to make sure I get the benefit of this medication though.  I feel renewed!"


"It doesn't work. Waste of money. I should have gone for the generic brand. It said just one spray but I do 3 sprays and still doesn't work. I like the new flavor though but it says to spit out after 15 seconds. Sometimes I accidentally swallow some. Hope it's not dangerous."


"One day after I started using the spray, I broke out in red dots around my arm pits. Did not pay attention and another day later my whole body was covered with red dots. My doctor advised I interrupt using Astepro and four days later I only see a small improvements in my skin condition. Asterpro is definitely not for me."


"Went to the ER for a headache along with depression and was given compazine threw an IV an has been feeling detached from reality every since last year of november anybody else feels this way after taking this medicine and what do I need to do to get back to NORMAL all I do is cry and wonder why the doctors didnt warn me before taking this "


"I have taken alprazolam for about 2 weeks now and it has really helped control my anxiety.  I had my first panic attack and then started getting them everyday and they would last all day.  For the first 3 or 4 days I had to take alprazolam every 5 hours (3 times a day).  Then I would get the panic attacks when I woke up (9 am) and then around 5pm, so then I took 2 pills a day for about 4 days.  Now I am down to one pill in the morning because I keep waking up with anxiety.  The alprazolam works in the first 20 minutess but my anxiety gets a little worse when I take it and then it gets so much better!  The downside is the bad taste, causes drowsiness, loss of appetite and weight, and is highly addictive.  Great for temporary relief!"


"Just finishing up my first pack. NEVER have I had this heavy of a period. Changing super plus tampons every 3-4 hours. Plus I've had almost a constant period for the entire first and last months. That, on top of the (what seems irreversible) weight gain and mood swings, has made this experience HORRIBLE. I'm not giving up hope that it may get better, but so far it's been absolutely awful. Will write another(hopefully better) review when finished with the second pack. So far though, WOULD NOT RECOMMEND."


"I'm about to have my Nexplanon taken out as it's the end of my three years. Would I recommend this to someone else? Eh. For the first (literally) two years the periods are so sporadic I never went anywhere without a tampon. They weren't heavy but they lasted for WEEKS. No telling how much $ I spent on tampons. Then I'd go a month without any spotting, then a month of straight spotting. Finally, year 3, it has become much more regular.
 I didn't have any weight gain but I did have acne pop up all over my chin & cheek bones- I haven't had acne since middle school.
Overall- it's effective, but I'm sick of the acne. So. Much. Acne.
So no, I won't be getting it reinserted."


"DON'T BUY THIS! I repeat, don't buy this!!!!! I wish I read these reviews before putting this devil gel inside me. Put it in around 11pm, awoke around 2:30am to the fires of hell coming out of my vagina. I was itching and burning way more after applying this crap. To any unfortunate soul who used this and is now feeling the burn, take a warm bath with Epsom salt and let the bath water rinse you out. It helped me. Right now, I'm not too itchy and the burning feeling is gone but,  Like, it looks like a knot. I took some aspirin. Hopefully, an anti-inflammatory will bring down the swelling. God speed, ladies."


"I got the kyleena inserted about four days ago and it only felt like a big cramp for an hour after. I had no cramping or bleeding since it was inserted but now four days later out of no where I have the worst cramps - so bad that I can't even stand up but still no bleeding. Should I be worried ?"


"I've been using Levemir for several years now to control my Type II Diabetes.  It has been doing a fantastic job.  It keeps my A1C levels below 7 and my morning sugar levels are usually below 100.  When I first started using Levemir I was at 24 units but as the years went by I've had to increase the doasge up to where I am at now to 38 units.  But it is working!  Every once in a while I may get a little itching at an injection site but no other side effects! I had been on all the oral glycemics and other injectable insulins before, but nothing had controlled my diabetes like this."


"I've been struggling with deep muscle and bone pain. After trying Vicodin, tramadol, gabapentin and more I can't even remember, my new doctor gave me a Lyrica sample. For the first time in four years, I was able to get out of bed with no pain. It's changed my life."


"Great works for me 94pt avg"


"This medication is amazing for me. I have severe anxiety. It was affecting me at work, at home. I was having anxiety attacks and felt
like I couldn't breathe constantly. It was terrible plain and simple. I was lucky to find a psychiatrist who had an immediate opening and was accepting new patients. She started me off on 5mg of diazepam. I took it and with in 30 min I started to feel relief from the anxiety. I take it once in the morning, once in the afternoon and take 2 pills before bed and it's helped me so much. I love it. I don't abuse it and don't recommend anyone to abuse it. You can build a tolerance to it so your doctor might adjust your milligrams. This is a quick fix for anxiety but will not help in the long run."


"I was very excited to finally be worry free and have my periods go away. I got Mirena inserted about 2 1/2 months ago and I've only had one week within all this time that I wasn't bleeding. I've always had a heavy flow along with horrible cramps so the only difference now is a little bit lighter and constant spotting every single day. I can't go in the pool, I can't have sex, I've stained pants, I've had a very horrible experience truthfully. My boyfriend was complaining whenever we did have sex that he felt like something was pinching his penis. the process to have it inserted is very uncomfortable and a little internal pain. I'm planning on having it removed as soon as possible because I haven't had one benefit from mirena."


"LIFECHANGING for our son and our family!"


"The pill helps regulate my period and I know when to always expect it. I do not get any mood swings or nausea. I started going on the pill because my period was irregular. I would get my period twice in one month with excruciating pain. Once I began the pill the pain stopped and my period is normal."


"Always have this handy when you travel and are at risk for food poisoning or bad water, it works great. Over the counter and very cheap."


"Good long-term analgesia with the extended release formula, which seems to work for over 8 hours, though I don't think it has the full 12-hour benefit as advertised. Less 'fuzziness' than oxycodone (or even hydrocodone), which is a positive for me. I suppose it's not so good for "recreational" users - the new ER formula is supposed to be highly abuse-proof - but for those is REAL chronic pain, Opana-ER works well, similar to Oxycontin, and is very easy to use - one dose in the morning, another in the evening."


"Since I work at an OB-GYN office, I'm somewhat of a birth control connoisseur.  I was on NuvaRing for 2 years.  I didn't experience any weight gain and it gave me a regular period, my partner and I never experienced any discomfort from it, and it was definitely an improvement from the "crazy moodiness" I had on the Depo shot.  Also, I LOVED the convenience of inserting Nuvaring only once a month.  The ONLY downside was that I had absolutely no sex drive.  As in, I never even thought about sex any more. If it weren't for the 100% change in sex drive (and the fact there's no generic yet), I'd go back on Nuvaring in a heartbeat."


"To treat my breakthrough pain, I find that oxycodone is one of the more quicker working narcotic pain meds. Downside to that is I find it seems to wear off in no longer than 4 hours."


"Started taking this medicine about two months ago, after the Lamictal-induced sickness wore off. Up to 400mg now and I think I need a higher dosage as have been manic for a couple of weeks now. But it started to work straight away, and no side effects except for my third day of taking them when I started to get a little confused. Was okay the next day though!"


"This is effective in preventing pregnancies, but I've had some other unpleasant side effects. I've been on this for 9 months. During the first three, I would always break out real bad around the time of my period. Then for a couple months, the acne stopped, but other symptoms began popping up: Spotting, sometimes early period, extreme mood swings, weight gain (20lbs). The last two months, when my libido began to suffer, I decided to switch. NO sex drive. None. It's killing me. Even if I want to have sex, which is rare anyway, my body says no. The end of this pack is it for me."


"I have just finished my Second month on Sronyx. First of all I had clear skin before I started taking this birth control pill, right after I began to take the pills my forehead started to breakout in pimples. I was very unhappy about that but my doctor told me to wait it out for the first 3 months in order for my body to adjust to the hormones. While on my second month I broke out BAD the week before my period but it was due to my period coming up. My only side effect is me breaking out, if it weren't for that I would be giving it a 10! I have no other side effects or mood swings which I love and it actually helps me control my hunger I don't feel as hungry as I did before which has helped me lose about 8 lbs!"


"This is working great. I read about it in Oprah Winfrey's O Magizine. Asked my Doctor if it was right for me and he agreed. Losing 5lbs per week (on it for three weeks) I need to get my insurance company to pay and have called them about it asking for it to be considered. Either way I am breaking even as I have no constant hunger pangs. I feel satisfied with small portions, this must be how fit people feel. Good luck with your weight loss journey.  Thanks."


"This is my 2nd month on Paragard. I'm 28yrs old, w/ one 3 year old child. I posted my experience getting it inserted which wasn't bad at all. Weight has been so much easier to control due to no hormones. I've lost a significant amount already.  Overall, I feel fantastic. But today, boy have these cramps been hell. This is the 4th day of my period. It seems as though they're their strongest when having a bowel movement so beware. My flow has always been heavy, so it's nothing of a shock but the cramps have been significantly stronger. Exercise and heating pads WORK. Highly recommend Always Infinity pads for heavy flow. I'm now lasting around 7-8 days bleeding."


"Effectively and rapidly eliminates symptoms of my anxiety.  Also works well in calming my thoughts down.  Only downside of this medication that I can conjure up is a propensity to make me lethargic...but this is only a significant problem if I'm not engaged in some sort of physical or mental diversion."


"I got Implanon inserted August 2014 right after my first period after having my baby. The first few months I had no period. Then I started having light periods that lasted about a week compared to 3-4 days before getting pregnant. I've also gained about 20 lbs since insertion. It helps a lot with my PMS, and I often forget it's there. Overall I love it and plan to have it reinserted when my 3 years are up."


"I haven't had any of the horrible side effects alot of people wrote about on here. I have almost finished the light blue pills. The only problem I had was a slight discomfort in the bottom of my belly the first couple days. I haven't had any breakouts but I got a cyst on my forehead the first week. I left it alone and it went away. I haven't had any nausea. I take the pill at breakfast with eggs and toast or sometimes just peanutbutter toast. So for anyone who is scared about taking birth control now please realize most people who review drugs have something negative to say. Don't be afraid to protect yourself."


"I've only taken this for a week. 35mg phendimetrazine twice a day and I don't feel anything at all. No extra energy, I'm still consuming as much coffee. In fact I have been sleeping even more since starting. It might curb my appetite a smidge if I take the tablet just in the right amount of time before a meal. Four-ish hours later though my hunger is back in full force. Usually have hunger pains then too for eating less when I ate when it mildly suppressed my appetite. No weird side effects except a chalky taste in my throat. This stuff has been pretty useless I follow up with my doctor later this week and I will be requesting something else."


"I get the generic brand from Teva and take two 60mg tabs in the a.m. and two 60 mg tabs in the evening.  I find that the generic wears off too early probably 1 and 1/2 hours early and when pain is severe l need something else as well.  Maybe the generic is not as good as brand name so l wish l could try the brand name so l can find out."


"I was prescribed this medication last Monday. Immediately, I was experiencing side effect. I noticed that my sex drive decreased tremendously. In addition, I would nausea throughout the day. Within the first few days I was spotting lightly then by day 7 I was HEAVILY bleeding. It required me to wear a tampon. My breast were super tender. I couldn't wear regular bras no longer so I switched to sport bras. By week two I was experiencing acne..my skin has always been clear due to my regular skin routine and vitamins. The worst side effect of all I had depression. I was noticing I was upset for the smallest things from my kids misbehaving to my boyfriend stating a fact about something."


"I have been searching for some way to get rid of this toenail fungus for 10 years with no success. I was hopeful that Jublia would work. I applied every morning for over 6 months to no avail. Not only does it not work (like all the others) but it damaged the skin around my nails also. I am so, so frustrated that this is yet another failed attempt to treat this disease. Can't believe that the medical and drug industries are using another disease to rake in money and keep the disease alive. Shame on all of you."


"I took this for a 6 hour car ride followed up by two theme parks.I strongly suggest putting the patch on the night before you leave or at least four hours ahead of time.The side effects I experienced were extremely mild. The patch made me mildly euphoric, my eyes dilated & I got a mild head ache.I am 6ft tall & 150lbs, it only worked for two days for me instead of the three. The only negative side effects I had were short term memory loss,I kept asking the same questions over and over & dry mouth. I would not drive or use this if I was going alone somewhere. I recommend keeping it on for 1 or 2 days after you need it. Until your body regains it's equilibrium. I had no withdrawal symptoms."


"I'm on week one and I feel a difference already. Been depressed for years on and off.  Finally felt strong enough to share my story with someone and was diagnosed severe depression.  I always thought the way out of depression is to fix was is bothering you and everything will be fine.  6 Years later, I missed out on fun, laughter and family.  Won't let time fly by anymore.  I hope I continue to want to go outside, meet people and lose weight. I will keep you posted."


"Fever 103 tested + flu B started Tamiflu. Fever broke but had horrible headaches, insomnia and total loss of appetite. Headache was horrible. Stopped taking it at day 4 and still have headache and feel "off" not right."


"I am using this not only for chronic pain due to a bulging disc in my lower back, but for post-surgical pain due to laparoscopic gallbladder removal. It works. Just make sure not to get constipated..especially post-surgery."


"I have Chronic Anxiety associated with PTSD and chronic panic attacks. I was given this for about 4 months with no effect on my panic whatsoever. I had a doctor that was dead set against Benzodiazapines and she later put me on BuSpar for 8 months which was also worthless.  I have switched doctors and am currently on 0.5mg of Xanax 2 x day and it takes care of all my symptoms. "


"This did help me with depression a few years ago, but my doctor tried to put me back on it for anxiety this time and I immediately felt the side effects that I really didn't pinpoint to this at the time but after just two doses this time around they were EXACTLY as I remembered. Diarrhea and an inability to relax.  The diarrhea was horrible, when I would eat out I would have to be by a bathroom, I found myself looking around for a restroom. I thought it was me but I now know it was in fact the Zoloft. Put me in some very embarrassing situations and it kept me from eating out. The inability to relax was quite bad, felt depressed. Thinking back I just hate it that I had to take this medicine, I should have taken it for a few months not a year."


"If I could give a 0- I would!
22, chronic, idiopathic constipation since I was 14. Given 24mcg of amitiza twice daily for 1 month. NOTHING HAPPENED.
Very very frustrating! Was really looking forward to it working so I could stop taking laxatives in bulk but no dice. Very disheartened.
Onto Linaclotide (linzess)...."


"I was nervous to start this after reading such horrible reviews! I got this from planned parenthood and am about to start my fourth pack. This is the only birth control I've ever been on so I have nothing to compare it to but so far it has been very good! No pregnancy, haven't had too many side effects. My periods have gotten shorter and lighter. No spotting in between. The only side effects I have noticed is some slight vaginal dryness, but nothing too bad. I did get a few headaches and nausea here and there during the first pack but again nothing too bad. My body seems to have adjusted fine and I'm so happy for the lighter periods! I started my first pack the Sunday after my period ended so this worked out well"


"I am 22 and  have a disease called Addison's Disease. It's an adrenal insufficiency and due to this I have chronic pain in my muscles and joints and constant stomach ache when I go into an Addisonian Crisis. My pain gets ten times worse, my doctor gives me 2 mg I.V. Dilaudid whenever this happens and it works wonders. It helps me sleep through the pain also. It is an AMAZING medication."


"Even through this medicine helps you to get over with some issues that you struggle in your everyday life, it doesn't really help you at all in terms of your depressive thoughts and depression itself."


"Was prescribed for depression, but it affected my panic disorder very much. I went from 6-7 panic attacks a day to 1-2 a week/month. It really really helped with my anxiety overall too. I feel less anxious. The initial 2 weeks were horrible though, increased anxiety, hot flashes. And it interacts with a lot of medications (including vitamin d supplements)"


"No longer have muscle cramps."


"I originally began doxazosin 4mg for blood pressure many years ago. Over the years I needed additional medicines for blood pressure but continued taking doxazosin 4mg twice a day. I had been told that it would be helpful in maintaining urine flow. Not long ago I began taking Proscar.

I thought that the Cardura would no longer be needed so I stopped. Within 2-3 days there was a definite reduction in urine flow. I repeated the off, then on again routine 3 times with the same rather dramatic results. I will continue with the doxazosin.
PS: I have never noticed side effects at all."


"I had liver surgery and couldn't tolerate the narcotics so they gave me toradol for five days and wow it works well."


"Magnesium is key! I want everyone to know that the achiness goes away when I take magnesium. I'm taking 500 mg from a good vitamin company. Not sure if it's ok to put brand names here.
I gained 20 lbs, and none of my carefully acquired clothes fit: big bummer. But it's still better than getting cancer again. Going to start exercising more as I recover from oophorectomy. I'm eating veggies like crazy.

Bilateral mastectomy and six weeks of radiation; removal of ovaries and tubes."


"Took the 2 gram powder 2 hours after a meal and a little over an hour, I felt like I was going to die. I violently vomited, but the doctor told me that most of the medicine was already in my system and not to worry. He told me that feeling this terrible is actually quite common with this antibiotic, especially with this high dose. I actually had to return to the hospital where I got it because I wasn't sure what was going to happen to me. I'm on day 4 and these are the symptoms I am feeling: Constant upset GI tract, stomach along with acid reflux, feeling hot, mainly in the face, feeling a little more tired than usual. I'm not experiencing diarrhea, but each time I pass stool, it feels like it is going to be diarrhea. Never again..."


"I have 3 children, 2 of whom are on Concerta. We have tried many things prior to this and nothing has worked quite as well."


"It helps with bad chest pains caused by a trapped nerve and when I have a very bad bronchial infection."


"I used to be on Levlen, had no problems at all. I changed to Depo which is an injection contraceptive, so I didn't have to remember to take a pill. On Depo I gained a lot of weight and was unable to control my emotions. I intend on returning to Levlen now. The only drawback is remembering to take the pill. Make sure you find a contraceptive that suits YOUR body. Levlen seemed to be fine for me, but it may be different for you and others."


"I am finishing up my 4th pack of this pill and I am seriously considering switching pills. The first two months weren't too bad, I had mild side effects but they were manageable. It wasn't until the third month that I started getting constant nausea like all day everyday and even worse at night, headaches, sore boobs, frequent urination and absolutely no sex drive. The only good thing is my period is like clockwork and I'm for sure not pregnant but the side effects make me feel like I am!!!"


"Put on this mid-year after a tough year of health issues left me with increased anxiety,HR & BP.  Told to expect no side effects.
I can directly connect a horrible change in my daily life to this medication. I was told  I was in menopause and put on hormones!
-Scorching, sweaty, humiliating hot flashes
-Debilitating fatigue and brain fog
-Insomnia
-Zero energy
-Gained 20 pounds
-Massive Breast ENLARGEMENT!
-Awful swelling
-Hoarse voice, constant cough
-Major depression
-Change in eyesight
-No interest in life

Ridiculous! All along I thought it was my fault and menopause!  Add hormones to that and it's a disaster. I was VERY close to giving up. This medication is old, outdated and unacceptable."


"I was on Norvasc for 2 weeks. I felt dizzy, tired, cold, and got headaches every night. Switched medicines now, still trying to get it out of my system."


"This product has worked well for me overall. I use it in conjunction with Dymista, and the two together are great. If I miss a dose, then I'm itchy all over, so I take it every day religiously. The main side effect I've experienced (and this is common with Claritin and other similar products) is dry eye, but I simply use some Refresh Plus once a day and it's not a problem."


"Holy Moly it's on fire.  Oh my goodness!  I had a very mild itch so I figured it was a yeast infection. I bought the Monistat-1 because who wants to do that more than one day. After I inserted  it and put the creme on the burning and itching began. Uncontrollable itching inside and out. Swollen, red, hot, burning, itching!!!! I think bleeding a little too ! NEVER AGAIN!!! I just poured cold water on the area to try and calm the situation down. It’s been 3 hrs of pain and burning so far!"


"I was prescribed 150mg of Wellbutrin after I had attempted suicide twice. It really didn't help me. For a while I kind of just felt empty and it didn't really help my mood. To be honest, it made me worse. My anxiety was at its worse and I was still self harming and thinking about suicide. This was definitely not for me."


"I really wanted to believe that this would get rid of my acne, but unfortunately it hasn't. I was prescribed the creme about three or four months ago and have been applying this to my face every night, but it hasn't really helped clear my acne nor my acne scars. The first month it seemed to clear up my skin a tiny bit, but not significantly. After that, my skin returned to the same state as before I started Differin - maybe even worse. I'm so bummed, I just need a miracle to make me feel good about myself again ... Can't even look in the mirror without feeling disgust."


"Maxalt works for me. It is the only one I've tried so far that does."


"I have been medically treating my Bipolar Disorder for 11 years. Finding the right medication and the proper doses is tremendous work. You may find that seroquel is not helping you but that may not be true, you may not have  found the right dose and inital side effects do subside. I take 900mg lithium/400mg seroquel /400mg lamotragine. Up until 2013 I was in/out of serious episodes that would last for months and destroy my life. I was taking 150mg of seroquel and my doc was hesitant to increase my dose. This increase of dose saved me. I am no longer controlled by this disease, rarely have episodes. I do hate seroquel for sedation/panic attacks at night, lucid nightmare, weight gain. BUT I have my life back and the negatives are so worth it!"


"Update: 2 weeks in with skyla, after a week of being on Skyla I stopped taking my pills (as told by Doctor since Skyla isn't effective until 7 days after insertion) and started bleeding, more than a panty liner but not enough to fill a regular tampon, it's been like this for a week now and I'm annoyed, I can't tell if this is when my period is now or what? Idk, not happy, I wanna have sex with my boyfriend but I can't because I'm bleeding!! Ugh!!"


"I have been taking Levora for about two years. Overall, it's great. Before Levora, I would break out each month before I started. My periods were very heavy and uncomfortable. Sometimes, my cramps would be so bad I would want to call into work. Now, my skin is clear. My periods are incredibly light and rarely painful. I am no longer a crazy person for two weeks out of every month. This is a winner."


"Alright. Ladies I'm feeling your pain. We are all in this fiery hell together. Monistat 3... I thought I was taking the easy way out of seeing a doctor. See the doctor. Get the pill. The first night I used Monistat 3 I thought all was good until I woke up at 6am with a vagina so itchy I wanted to claw it out. It took over an hour to subside. The second night it hit 15 minutes after taking the dose and luckily subsided about half a hour later. I'm about to take the third dose... I'm on the verge of crying because I know the hell that is to come haha. God bless our burning vaginas."


"I'm 38 and have been drinking most of my adult life. During my 30s, I drank just about every night. Eventually my tolerance level reached 6-8 (sometimes 10) high alcohol content beers per day (and I am a small-framed woman). I'd tried to quit cold turkey a few times but only lasted two days with intense withdrawals of shaking, severe anxiety, sweating, and night terrors. I had never had an experience with DTs or having to go to the ER, but I was scared of that. My doctor prescribed me 10mg of Librium to take at home with instructions to take 4-8 capsules per day depending on how I felt. So far I'm on Day 20 of sobriety with no anxiety, cravings, withdrawals, or side effects. Works great for withdrawing!"


"Initially I was worried that this treatment wasn't working because I didn't see immediate results after the first 2 applications. After a week, however, I saw significant reductions in the size of my warts. And now at week 3 you can barely see anything at all.

At first I was very distressed about the extreme side effects I had (severe itchiness, erythema, some bleeding), which were very concerning to me. They did subside, however, by the 4th or 5th application of Aldara. My advice would be to not give up! Yes, it is very itchy and somewhat painful with the first few applications but the side effects do subside and the effects are significant. Just be patient and you will see results."


"I have been on abilify for 6 weeks now and am still experiencing anxiety, agitation, constipation. I also feel sedated although I feel like I can't sit still."


"Wasn't effective"


"I was diagnosed with  bipolar manic depressive , acute anxiety, depression, ocd , borderline personality, and post traumatic stress syndrome, when I was 21... postpartum depression triggered something, I was constantly agitated and angry, and sad,  .I would wake up angry, and cry allll day...my Dr prescribed me 20 mg zyprexa and I swear to you I was terrified,  that it would take 4 to 6 weeks to really work (I didn't have 4 to 6 weeks to wait , I felt...) I was nearly over the edge completely, constantly thinking suicide, I took my first dose of zyprexa and the very next morning I woke up wonderful!!! I still get upset , but not like before, this medicine was truly a miracle for me"


"took 1000 mg tab Friday evening Saturday morning and evening.  Have had Diaraeh since midnigtht Friday night"


"Been on Vyvanse for three months now. I'm 6 foot 195 pounds and 20 years old but find even the 30 mg dosage to be more than enough for me. Experience occasional bouts of dizziness and when in stressful situation have some degree of chest pains. Lasts more than the full 12 hours for me. I have to wake up at 8 am in order to fall asleep around 1 AM.  Also when I take Vyvanse I notice some degree of hair loss. I feel as if my brain is telling my body to work and as a result my body is working in triple overtime to keep up."


"Excellent"


"I took Contrave for 3 months ... No side effects ... NO RESULTS.  This medication did not decrease my appetite at all."


"Crohns dx and anxiety disorder.  I had a 4th degree tear during childbirth and the doctors were unaware I have crohns until 4 yrs later.  this was after surgery after surgery in an attempt to repair a rectal-vaginal fistula. I would go into extreme flairs after each surgery then the acidic diarrhea would eat away my perennial wall and rectum/vagina.  I was wearing diapers for 4 yrs until  I finally was diagnosed. (bag)  I was taking lomotil and an opium tincture to control the diarrhea... alternating oxy and Vicodin for their constipating  effect .) I can get some constipation for a few days after using lomotil which is painful in itself... I prefer hyscyamine for remission."


"Was given this medication 7 days ago and still feel sick. Yesterday I took a shower and sinuses really started draining. I was so excited. Am also doing the sinus flush 4 times a day. Today I woke up with a headache and the chills. Took another shower with little drainage. Back to the Dr. on Monday as this should be working by now."


"Ultram has helped me greatly, it doesn't always take all of my pain away (of course!) but it truly takes the edge off and helps me to function. I have not noticed any side effects besides sleepiness especially when I take more than one tablet."


"I have taken this medication for over 4 years and my life has changed dramatically since then. I take 75mg doses 3 times a day and my days are so much better now compared to over 4 years ago when I would have panic attacks and anxiety attacks. I would recommend this to anyone who has depression or anxiety/social anxiety disorders. The only downfall is if you run out of your prescription the withdrawal symptoms can be intense after about 2 days. Make sure your refills are ready and not about to expire because it can cause you a lot of problems such as it has been in my case. Other than that it is a great medication to help you get back to your normal self again."


"Took 20mgs. of Megase for 4 months then 10mgs. for another 3 months and had NO side effects whatsoever. (I actually managed to lose some weight while taking this medicine.)  It took some time for my complex hyperplasia without atypia to clear up, but my latest biopsy was clear from all hyperplasias and now on a regime of 10mgs. of Provera and will go back for a follow up in another 2 months.  (I was actually kind of worried to change to Provera as I did so well and had no negative side effects while taking the Megace.)"


"I took this shot to be safe, I'm a young teenager that is sexually active. I have big plans for my future, so I decided to take precautions. I was on this shot for 6 months. Yes it is indeed very effective. But my body did have some trouble trying to adapt to the medication. I can say I was on my period for a whole month, I got the shot so I can have safe sex, but being on my period for a month kind of ruined the whole purpose. I want to re take it again but I don't like the side effects I recieve from this shot.. I also lost a lot of weight, not to brag but cute butt vanished into thin air, & not to mention the depression!"


"I'm 22 and went 6 years without a cycle. Finally the doctors prescibed me provera 1 10mg for 10 days. It took 14 days to get my period but It came, I was so relieved something finally worked! No side effects except my period and thats what I wanted!"


"I've literally tried everything for my constipation. A high fibre diet made it worse and I was relying on more dangerous laxatives. Lactulose didn't work for me to begin with until my gynaecologist told me to increase my dosage so I take 40ml twice a day. I now have a bowel movement everyday whereas in the past I'd go once a week and still be blocked up. It is a life saver.

Only negative thing about it is the water retention. It has made my stomach so bloated and made me gain about 5lbs in water weight BUT these side effects are tolerable. I'll just keep to loose fitted tops for the mean time :)"


"I got my first Nexplanon in right after my son was born, that was over 17 years ago now.  Over the years I have had very little bleeding, although I do get the symptoms of a period (mild cramps, tender breasts and over emotional at times) I'm due for a new implant in a couple of weeks but I'm considering not taking anything to see how my body reacts and regulates itself. I've noticed recently that it's much harder to keep weight off and my moods have been up and down this past couple of years but I think this may be due to my age and change in lifestyle rather than the Nexplanon. I'd suggest giving it a year to properly settle in and if after that you don't like it, try something else. It's seen me well over the years ;-)"


"I finished an antibiotic and normally will get a yeast infection. I used Monistat 3 for the yeast infection last night. Within 5 to 10 minutes I was burning like I was on fire. I was up all night with no relief. By morning it finally stopped burning and felt some better. I made the mistake of using the Monistat 3 again tonight night thinking that I was better. The same thing happened again and I find myself again in excruciating burning. I got in the bathtub and was able to finally get some slight relief. I also took some children's Benadryl and hope it will help. I am till in pain as I write this review and hopefully it will stop burning soon. I will never ever use this product again!"


"I have a pinched nerve in my right leg thats sends shock waves of pain through my body. I didn't think Tramadol 50mg was working until I missed taking a pill at 4:00 pm. About 2 hours after I should have taken a dose the pain was 10 times worse than with the pills. It works great and gives you great sleep."


"Had been on other HRT meds for hot flashes and irritability, and only gained weight and felt depressed.  Once I started Activella, I immediately felt better on all fronts.  I could sleep soundly, hot flashes gone, mood was good, and I stopped gaining weight.  I have been on it for one year and wish I had been put on it to start.  It is the perfect combo for me.  All other interventions were misses, this was a hit!"


"I was prescribed Gabapentin for peripheral neuropathy in my feet from type II diabetes. It was bad enough that I didn't even like a bed sheets touching my toes at night. I started on 300mg taking one in the morning, one in the evening and two at bedtime. It worked OK but my physician raised the dosage to 400mg and it completely blocks the pain sensation.  I have experienced no side effects.  Note: I am a 68 year old male."


"Please avoid this medication at all cost,it is impossible to get off. I have tried twice and ended up in total disaster.The first time I tried to get off it I end up completely constipated and three years later I am still badly constipated. It changed some mechanism responsible for that during withdrawal. The second time I tried to come off it I ended up with Anhedonia which Is an inability to enjoy things, when I look at food now it's like looking at a rock, no reaction. These drugs cause total dependancy, completely change the brain and cause brain damage and are not the answer.
Please just see a shaman/healer and get an auric sweep and clear out the negative entities that cause schizophrenia. Its worked for thousands of years."


"I have rheumatoid arthritis for last 7 years and was against any form of medication but living with pain day in day out and caring for new born was very hard. Before Humira I was taking 6 different tablets daily and end up putting on lots of weight. Just started Humira 6 weeks ago apart from not being able to sit on the floor and regain my life back. So far no side effects, just thirsty and fatigue when over doing. Keeping fingers cross.

I found if you let the injection to reach room temperature it doesn't hurt that much, only the needle sting."


"I was diagnosed with an antibiotic-resistant UTI in February 2015 and put on macrobid pending IV administration of a carbapenum and after two courses of cipro. I can't say for sure, but strongly suspect, that the macrobid caused an intracranial inflammatory response that precipitated rapid-onset hydrocephalus, for which I required surgical intervention in the form of a shunt. My brain felt hot and swollen, and I developed hideous prickly headaches, a shuffling gait and a tendency to walk into broom closets. When I called my doc and said I thought my brain was being killed by the stuff, she said, so, stop taking it. I'll never know if the macrobid was a cause, an agent, or happenstance, but would strongly urge extreme caution."


"I had been on Ortho tri-cyclen lo since Sept. of last year (2015), and was relatively fine on it (occasional headaches but that was nothing out of the norm). Once put on generic in March 2016, I began having intense migraines 3-4 times a week, as well as extreme fatigue. I thought it was a side effect of a bad upper respiratory infection I'd had a month prior so I did not seek medical attention.

After two months of being on this pill with the intense migraines and fatigue, I had a minor stroke and was hospitalized for days. While I completely understand a small percentage of women are at risk taking birth control, I can't help but be concerned that none of the headaches/fatigue began till I switched to generic."


"I have trigeminal neuralgia which triggers pain in my head so bad I just want to take my head off. Normal migraine meds do not help for these migraines. Stadol is the only medicine that takes the pain away. Sometimes I need to take a Phenergan with a spray,  but other than some nausea I have no problems with Stadol. So far I have a nice doctor who just wants my pain to stop."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Suprep Bowel Prep Kit (sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and magnesium sulfate)

Taken prior to first colonoscopy in two doses: 1st. at 4:00pm, the second at midnight, for colonoscopy scheduled for the following morning at 9:00am.  Poured the first bottle into the provided mixing cup, smelled like cherry flavoring.  After mixing with water to the 16oz mark, I began drinking with a straw.  It tasted like a cherry-flavored sport drink with extra salt.  Not bad, so at that point I just chugged the entire cup.  Had the first BM about 40 min later, with watery stool on and off for the next two hours.  Second dose worked twice as fast. I experienced no side effects other than the intended result. Site advises complications are <2%."


"I've been taking Linzess for a year and honestly can say it's a life saver ! Of course like any drug it comes with its pros and cons but for the most part to not feel jam packed everyday is such a relief! I also need to plan my day around the drug and I have found a schedule most suitable for my daily routine. I work a full time job and get home around 5pm. I'll take 145 mcg with a bottle of water and eat dinner. I know by now I will not have a BM until 8-9pm. FLUIDS are key! I have rapid diaherra then I'm good to go to bed by 11pm. I've also taken many times before drinking alcohol and the drug would not activate whatsoever (FYI, no other negative sides w/ alcohol). I also drop a few pounds and the following morning always look my leanest!"


"Seroquel worked in getting rid of my psychotic symptoms (voices, etc). It was a hard medication to go on, I would need to sleep 12 hours during the first week and I would wake up in that 12 hours in an almost intoxicated state. There was nothing that would wake me up in the morning but I think during medication changes it is important to listen to your body so I rested and in a week, that went away. I came off Risperidone in that first week as well so that may have contributed. The medication did make me sweat a LOT and it would take me a long time to cool down on it. My dyskensic side effects from risperidone went away. But I had to come off Seroquel in a month because I had an allergic 3 weeks in...watch out for tight throat/trouble swallowing."


"Save your money and treat your cough.This does not work!!"


"After having awful side effects from oral contraceptive pills, and after trying Ortho Cyclen again as part of my IVF protocol (It made me so dizzy and nauseous I woke up in the middle of the night vomiting), my reproductive endocrinologist switched me to the Ortho Evra patch. What a difference! None of the horrible side effects, and I can eat and keep it down! YAY!"


"I was anemic due to heavy bleeding and began this medication in August to help solve the problem. Before starting this medication I had a very healthy lifestyle.  Every meal was perfect healthwise and I was at my ideal weight. 2 months in, I gained 15 pounds.  It makes me so hungry I feel like a different person and out of control.  I've eaten things I normally wouldn't have eaten before. I am trying my best to keep the healthy lifestyle in regards to food, but it is VERY difficult.
Last week I started the spotting. It hasn't stopped. There are times where it seems like it stops and then a few hours later it is like Niagara falls. I also feel unmotivated and kind of depressed. I just want to be normal and this medication isn't helping."


"Made me feel dependant on them"


"My new Doctor tried to take me off tramadol and prescribed something else, additionally went to a one star rehab center with my bag of medication they didn't give me all of my medication back and short-changed me a full bottle of tramadol. What makes this a tragedy they gave me a pill case (14 day) with all the pills for someone else......................................"


"I'm 66. I stopped drinking when I was in my early-mid 30s, helped by a psychotherapist. Went back to drinking 4-5 years later. Stopped again, went back. Etc. Went through another course of one-on-one therapy with no real results. Entered rehab (outpatient). Stopped again for a while. (Hated rehab.) Started drinking again after a few years. Entered group therapy with an emphasis on AA. Didn't work. (Hated AA.) Two months ago, I went on Antabuse, and the results have been GREAT. I take one dose in the mornings. Over time the urges have diminished; now they only pop up ever so often. I feel like I have a new life. Yay, Antabuse!"


"This birth control appealed to me because it's estrogen free, you don't need to remember a daily pill, and it lasts for a long amount of time.  I had Nexplanon inserted on 3-13-14.  I got my period the next day.  Today marks 7 months of constant bleeding.  Having said this, I'm sure it's highly effective birth control, but for me it was more so effective because it caused me to not have sex.  The first couple weeks I was a little extra emotional, but that stopped quickly.  I had no other side effects. I have friends who went on this and stopped having periods all together, so I'm sure my experience was exceptional."


"My patients reported the drug to be moderately effective on their pain, however approximately 50% reported negative side effects including nausea, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. "


"The Implanon has been a nightmare for me but I didn't become pregnant. It's sort of bitter sweet. I have long painful periods, mood swings, depression and it's like I'm on a roller coaster. But it works and my three years will be up April 20, 2012."


"I have been on and off this drug in some form for over 40 years. I have had no problems of any kind.
I am taking generic Butalbital Comp-Codeine #3. I can barely tell I have taken anything, my pain is still so bad. I have never gotten as good a result with their products."


"I was prescribe Zoloft for anxiety attacks I have prior to leaving me house. I was prescribed 100mg but was to break in half for 10 days. Told to take at bed time.  When I woke up I could tell something was different and as I began to move around it got worse. I literally thought I was loosing my mind and going crazy. I don't know how else to explain it. I freaked out and became paranoid and thought this was the end. I finally was able to get my wife up and she suddenly knew something was wrong.  . Finally ambulance made it and EMS said appears I'm having and adverse reactions to the meds and took me. Doctor gave me Adivan."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Did not work for some reason. I took it at 6;00pm, and did not get a bowel movement until 2:00am. It was so bad for causing pressure to urinate I could not finish the second bottle."


"I cannot begin to tell you how much I hate myself for staying on this for as long as I did. I went from having extremely light and short periods to being on it constantly for the past year and a half. The only reason I was using birth control was so I would feel comfortable and protected during sex. But considering I had my period just about everyday, it was useless. I cannot tell you how many pairs of underwear I've ruined or how many boxes of tampons I've gone through. Let's not forget about the dramatic weight gain. In the past year and a half I gained a good 50+ pounds. Yes I know the birth control didn't put the food in my mouth, but my fast metabolism was shot. Even when I went on diets I did nothing but continue to gain weight!"


"It's so great to have something that finally works for me! It's fast acting and takes away my insane thoughts and brings me back to reality quickly .. My worries go away and i can feel like a normal person. I've been on ativan, clonazapam... And paxil and effexor in my younger days... The ativan did nothing .. The clonazapam was OK but is much better for sleep. The paxil and effexor were nightmares and had horrible side effects . I would never take that kind of medication again. I take 1-2 mg xanax when I get an attack or intrusive thoughts and it's the best thing for me ! I become a rational thinking person again.. And couldnt be happier to have something that really works.  It's really improved my life."


"Bupropion (Wellbutrin xl) 150 mg 'I was on Celexa for Anxiety/ Depression/ PTSD and lost interest in everything except drinking lots of booze. I helped relax me but I lost all sexual desires and functions. Ugggh. Two days ago my therapist finally switched me over to Bupropion. Side effects for the last two days include, slight head aches, dry mouth, ear ringing racing heart at times and worst is the insomnia. I have woke up like 4-5 times in the last two nights and feel wide awake in bed even though I take pill in the AM. I do feel quit a bit more energy and it feels like things are clicking better. I actually wake up with huge erections. I guess that's a good sign of great things to come. Hope side effects end and will continue using drug."


"I came across this by accident and after two tablets all my medical ailments disappeared (anxiety, stress and IBS-D) . Off diazapam and Imodium now . Amazing after 40 years of misery that I can now enjoy life. Plus no sleeping tablets now either --- result !!!!"


"I had to go off anti-inflammatories orally. This gel is what keeps me walking."


"I took generic ambien (not the CR) for just two consecutive nights. While it does work for putting me to sleep and keeping me asleep, I have to say I would not recommend this to people.  Just take benadryl or Advil PM.

The reason I say this is because it affected (and days later is still affecting) my memory.  I am told by a few friends and co-workers of things I did or said (during the daylight hours, work hours) and I honestly don't remember any of it!

So for me... I won't take this again just because it scares me. I'm sharp as a tack, I remember and observe everything so this really shocked me."


"Can't live without having this in by medicine cabinet. At the onset of a suspected boil I take this and problem solved! I have been taking this for many years. Before Bactrim I had boil after boil, scars, and embarrassment. Miracle drug for boils, who cares about minor side effects!!!"


"I have recently been told I have very early Parkinsons.  Since then I've been on Azilect. I have not experienced any side effects.  However, the symptoms (finger movements) have not improved.  I have been told that Azilect slows down progression, therefore, alone it does not address the systems."


"Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo is probably the best pill I've ever been on and I've tried 7 different pills in the last 4 years! I've been on it for about 3 months so far and I've noticed that I grew up cup size, my skin has cleared up, and thankfully no weight gain or pregnancies. The only downsides are that it's expensive, period cramps are a little more intense, and my sex drive has decreased a tiny bit. Other than that, this pill is great and I definitely recommend it."


"I have been on Suboxone since the medicine became available. I was  born in Bridgeport, a big city and plenty of drugs. I have been an addict since I was 15 years old. I was addicted to heroin for 10 years and ruined my life. I've done prison time in 4 different states over the years and thought for sure drugs would be the death of me but then came this medicine and my life has changed. I'm a human being again and totally drug free. I owe it all to this medicine or I would no doubt be DEAD."


"I started Contrave almost one week ago. Weight loss has been about four pounds, but the thing I'm most thankful for is the reduction in the desire to eat. I had several parties to attend this past weekend and previously would have spent a lot of time in my head debating the wine and junk food before ultimately caving in. This time, it wasn't a hard decision. I didn't even want any of it. I can't tell you how relieved I feel not to have every potential meal or snack be a mental battle anymore. That alone is worth it, no matter the weight loss! Side effects have been decreased appetite and some lethargy."


"Don't even waste your time. This is a waste of time and money. Just go to your doctor. Monistat 3 day DOES NOT WORK!!"


"Didn't help at all against my allergy symptoms (sneezing, runny nose, itching & watering eyes)."


"Worst medicine ever. I gained nearly 50 pounds in four months. At first the medicine made me feel good even though I was gaining the weight fast. By the fourth month the pain was so intense it actually rivalled childbirth. I was not overeating and in fact I was working out more. I still cannot get the weight back off. If I could give this med a -10 I would."


"I lived in a world of gray with a circle of awareness as little as two feet. I was the quintessential invisible man. I tried all the  antidepressants for over 50 years.  Everything was totally useless and with horrible side effects to the extent that one wonders why anyone would prescribe it. The first thing that actually worked was Nardil which opened me to a world of light and color that I didn't know existed, but it had its problems and became ineffective after a time. 6 years ago my doctor finally gave up and gave me this. She started me on the low dose patch which didn't seem to do much  but the fog did lift . I seem to have few if any side effects. Emsam is worth trying."


"I suffer from SAD and dealing with people and students (yes, I understand the irony of the career choice) on a daily basis leaves me burned out most days from the stress of teaching to 300 students and dealing with people, in general, but a simple combination of Xanax (0.25 mg) before a class and daily Nuvigil (75 mg) completely erased the problem.  I work all day, I'm calm and focused in classes, and with a Xanax (0.5mg) before bed I sleep a full night without problems."


"Prescribed Flomax for a stone I had for 7 weeks working through, came out with minimal drama within 48 hours. No really side effects."


"I used this for preparation of my 1st Colonscopy. The taste was pretty decent, citrus taste.  Took 1st dose at 4pm with 40 oz of clear fluids, within 3 hours I was going a lot for a good hour. 2nd dose 10pm with 30 oz of clear fluids, within 1 hour was going again. Procedure was at 7:30am, doctor was pleased with how well I was cleaned out. Procedure went well. Note, follow Drs. and medicines directions. Do not eat heavy a couple days before, Stay hydrated before and during. I have recommended this to others since my procedure in September."


"I'm 23 years old, and I've been taking LoLo for about 3 years now. It was the first birth control pill I ever tried, and I've had such a good experience with it. For reference, I am 5'4" and a healthy weight, without significant medical/psych history. During the first month or two of starting the pill, my only side effect was breakthrough bleeding, which subsided. I haven't had any weight changes or mood changes while on this medication. My favorite part about LoLo is that it's low-dose, and that my periods are VERY light; sometimes I will go a couple of months without even having one - that might not be ideal for some people ,but I personally like it. Try it out!"


"Been on trazadone for short time I have not found it effective for sleep.  Taken off Ambien which put me right to sleep but can't say the same for trazadone. I take 100mg yet I can't seem to fall asleep.  I get dry mouth and stuffy nose.  Sorry trazadone"


"My grandmother has been perscribed Darvon for many years now. She has recently been diagnosed with liver cancer and to deal with the pain has been almost handed a whole pharmacy. But nothing (i.e. Morphine, Vicodin)  touches her pain or is as fast acting as her Darvon. I would definitely say that for her, Darvon is a life saver."


"I had the Implanon inserted after my Mirena fell out. It hurt a little bit to get it put in. I liked it for a little while but now it has moved further down in my arm. I have non stop bleeding and I have no desire to have sex. My arm goes numb every once in a while and is very tender and I cry over silly things. "


" I had my injections last Wed. I had to go to the ER last night for Major Acute Water Retention (can't pee). I have to wear a cathater with the bag. I'm pretty sure I will have to self catherize until the Botox wears off. I wish I never did it, it paraylayzed my bladder. I will never have it done again. On the other hand I'm glad I'm not the only one that suffers from OAB I'm 36. Very disappointed why this had to happen to me, quality of life is worse with the Botox at this point I'd rather wear depends. Please do not to this procedure. PLEASE the possible side effects are not worth it at all."


"My fever went down within a few hours and I was feeling better the next day, but weak.  After finishing the last dose of 5 days, I became extremely nauseous and my abdomen hurt so badly, I didn't think I would survive.  I didn't vomit, but stomach pain was excruciating.  It has lasted over 24 hours, so far and I can't find any advice regarding what to do about the pain."


"I started Chantix on June 1 with a June 30 quit date. On the 15th I ran out of cigarettes and decided I'd try to wake up without them and feel it out. It is June 30 today and I haven't had a cigarette since. I have urges but try to push them aside. Chantix made me strong enough to not need them without even knowing it. I've smoked for 15 years and haven't quit this long on anything, including the patch. I recommend it for sure. You do get nauseous but take the pill with food and it passes after about ten minutes. Just fight it off. Dreams were cool but I did have trouble falling asleep at times. It's definitely all worth the reward. My insurance covered the entire Rx, I had nothing to lose and everything to gain. Good luck to you too!"


"I have tried to battle my way through significant anxiety at work, and an increase in depressive symptoms for several years. I came to the decision that I was unable to keep the momentum of fighting by myself and saw my GP. This took a lot of courage and fighting feelings of failure as although I work in the Mental health field and recommend this type of medication for clients I was not transferring this to myself. I have taken for 5 weeks with very positive results in terms of mood and anxiety levels gradually improving, it's not perfect but I wouldn't expect that. I am taking 50mg daily. Side effects have been increased insomnia, but without so much anxiety, so it's bearable. I will continue to take for a considerable period."


"I've been on everything to control my restless legs syndrome- most recently switched from 2mg of ropinirole (Requip) to 50mg tramadol. So far so good - the Requip had worked well for the restless legs syndrome, but left me feeling nauseous and just kind of icky all the time, and I never felt clear-headed the next day. So far, I've awakened feeling much more refreshed with the tramadol, but I don't believe the 50mg dose will be adequate, as I've woken up each night around 3 am with symptoms.  For the past few nights I've dosed at 100mg and have slept great.  Good stuff."


"Xanax has helped me tremedously,  I do not suffer from any of the side effects that are listed.  Since being on this drug for my anxiety, I have been given part of my life back. I didn't like to be in crowds of people or go to social events and since I am on this medicine I no longer suffer from these anxieties."


"I would NEVER recommend this drug to ANYONE! Took 1 pill about 3 hours before bed. Finally got to bed at 3 am, and layed there for an hour with such nausea I had to get up. Tried to take some Pepto-Bismol for it and no sooner than I took it, I got violently ill! I was vomiting the rest of the night until around 6 am. I have no problem at all with taking regular Amoxicillin, so whatever else is in here, my body rejects it strongly! One minute I'd be sweating like it was 120 degrees, the next I'd have the chills so bad it felt like I was outside with shorts and a tank top on in the middle of winter (like now). NEVER AGAIN! Stay as far away from this drug as possible!"


"This drug is a miracle. I presented a presentation today for 30 minutes, and I didn't shake or turn red....as I normally flight or fight myself off the stage. But today, flawless. I felt so confident afterwards. I know this drug only masks the physical symptoms and not the underlying issue but for now, it'll do."


"I am 63 yrs young, a veteran with some health issues which causes some problems due to pain. The pain is so distracting that I wasn't able to achieve
and maintain an erection. My Doctor suggested Viagra 100mg. While I still experience pain I am able to perform , enjoy myself and my loving wife is very happy. It's been a real blessing."


"Female 5'6 starting weight 261 Started  April 20 2015 I have been on it steady today's date is july 20 2015 and I am 216. First month lost 20lb second month lost 10lb third month 10lb I am working  on my 4th month now. Side effects for me include super dry mouth and sleeplessness but as long at I work out the sleeplessness is not a issues only a problem when I haven't excersise. Best of luck all"


"I have had weight gain with this medicine.  It has knocked out the medication-resistant depression that I have been suffering with for years."


"Ativan has been a life savor to me. I suffer from debilitating anxiety and rumination. I can take .5 to 1 and it takes it away w/in 15 minutes. I've gone to DBT & CBT classes out patient 2x. Therapy.This medicine is what has helped the most. My quality of life is much better w/ it. The negative is that the Dr's don't want you to take it unless you absolutely have to. They say it's addictive. I've not experienced that yet. Oh! I also took Klonopin which didn't touch the anxiety for me ."


"For me and other people I have suggested this medication too it has completely changed our lives for the better. Reading reviews you often see knee jerk reactions from people suffering deeply and then taking the medication and going through the up to 4 week period of feeling worse. That is a tough 4 weeks if you felt you where already at breaking point, easy to pull out the pitch fork at that time.

But you're less likely to hear from the people who would tell you the polar opposite of that because once taking lexapro providing you are feeling better it’s easy to leave the dark world behind and return to the light.

My suggestion to anyone who has been recommended this, ignore stigma and try this for at least 4 weeks at your doctors direction. GL ML"


"Didn't notice anything good or bad doesn't seem to do anything to be honest so quit taking it."


"Was on microgynon for two years because of heavy periods, and while it worked I was awful at remembering to take it.

So I heard mirena could be an alternative and after a bit of research reading both really positive and really negative reviews I figured it was different for everyone and I wouldn't know unless I tried it myself.

I was a little scared as not only have I never had a child, I am a Virgin ( age 20).

But I took two paracetamol and went in completed relaxed listening to music. if you stress you will tighten up and it will inevitably hurt more.

Yes it hurt,but for about 5 mins. I bled the first day, but not since. It's been three months, no spotting or bleeding at all. Incredible, best decision I made. Pain killers+relax=success"


"I've been on keppra for about a year now. I am not the same person I use to be. I have lost motivation to do anything. I can't retain information. I introduce myself to people I already know because I can't remember anything even things I learned years ago. The worst part is I still have seizures. They just keep increasing the dose. I'm up to 1500mg twice a day."


"800 mg of tegretol and still in pain"


"My doctor wanted me to switch from Detrol LA to Vesicare to see if it controlled overactive bladder better. For a couple of days, it seemed to. I was going less often and the flow was strong. Then the Vesicare started irritating my prostate and I felt discomfort and/or burning much of the time. I took an OTC painkiller to ease that, and it helped somewhat. Then, after about 2 weeks' use, I started getting mild headaches and severe neck pain. It felt as though I had been bitten by a wasp, but the pain didn't subside like an insect bite. The pain was in the nerves, not deep in the muscle. I also developed dry mouth early on. I am stopping taking the Vesicare and will return to the Detrol LA, which never caused a problem."


"I have been on nexplanon for little over 3 years. When I first had it inserted, I didn't have my period for 2 months. By the 3rd month I have very faint spotted bleeding. I did get a big nauseated, and had headaches. By the 4th month  I had a really heavy flow that lasted 2 weeks straight after the two weeks it lightened up over 3 days to nothing. From there I was fine, no cramps, no bleeding for 3 months. By then, it would be marked as my 7th month since the implant. I bled for a solid 12 days. And they felt like the worst cramps ever. I literally just stayed in bed for the first 7 days and as 3 weeks before bleeding,  I experienced period cramps. Since then my period was consistent. It came every 3 months and last a little over a week."


"It made me lethargic, but didn't seem to alleviate my depressive moods. I discontinued taking it after 5 months."


"I have been on this medication for about a year and I really do not like it.  Over the past 4 months I have had severe hot flashes and night sweats about 3 or 4 days before my  periods.  I have become very emotional (cry over the dumbest things) and now feel depressed.  I have an appointment this week with my GYN and will be changing to something different."


"Not really sure this drug is really helping. So neutral for effectiveness.

Have taken drug now for 4 months. Am starting to wean off of it due to all the negative side effects.

I would caution anyone thinking of taking this medication."


"I was only on it for about 3 months! I was on the toilet all day with explosive diarrhea!! I lost 40 to 50 pounds within that time period. My weight was down to 125 pounds. I’m 42 years old now. The last time I weighed 125 pounds was in high school!"


"This was great birth control for the first 2 months. No mood swings, no weight gain, however my chest size did increase a little. My third month, unfortunately I started experiencing leg cramps which made me have to switch."


"I have had to be on this medicine 2 to
Three times a year for the last three years. I wish I was able to give it to myself instead of being admitted everytime. Not sure if insurance covers it but it would be worth looking into."


"I had two seizures prior to removal of a benign right frontal lobe brain tumor.  I was initially placed on Keppra 1000 mg 2x/day.  After a year, I went down to 750 mg and the following year 500 mg.  My neurologist will keep me at 500 mg until I am 4 1/2 years from my surgery when he will take me to 250 mg for the final 6 months.  At that point, he says I am just as likely to have a seizure as someone who has never had a seizure.  I have no side effects from Keppra, but am looking forward to my 5 year mark when I will no longer have to take medication."


"On day two and definitely feeling better.  My wife caught the flu a day or two before me so I knew what was coming.  Got tamiflu withing 24 hours of onset.  I can feel symptoms strengthening as I get 10 or so hours after dose (dosing every 12 hours).  Not a miracle but anything that that makes this hellish flu less horrible is very, very welcome indeed.  No stomach problems."


"I was treated with this twice on it's own and a 3rd time with a 3rd drug added.  I have I have Hep C Subtype 1a.  None of the treatments helped me, but the side effects were devastating. I became anemic shortly after taking the treatment.  I was sick, exhausted and almost glad when the doctor told me that  that it wasn't working and they were taking me off it. I'm now on Harvoni.  But my girlfriend had Hep C Type 2, it worked for her, but she suffered bad side effects during the treatment"


"Heart ramped up to 200 bpm. Received two doses of adenosine in ambulance as first dose didn't work.  EMT's warned me it would cause some pretty unpleasant feelings.  Intense burning and pressure occurred instantaneously, from my head to my toes.  It was pretty horrific, but short lived.  I even manged to joke how excited I was to receive a second dose and experience it again. Heart rate was in upper 90's by time I was settled in emergency room at the hospital."


"I was diagnosed with lupus 4 years ago and have been living in constant pain.  My knees have been the worst especially my right knee.  I was offered the Orthovisc injections for the first time in May 2011.  I just received my 3rd injection and I could tell immediately after the first one my knee was 95% better. I cannot express how good it feels to walk pain free for the first time in 4 years. I was near using a wheelchair every time I had to leave the house. I am so happy looking forward to seeing how long it lasts. My back quit hurting as well due to knee pain changing my gait caused back pain! I wish I had known about this sooner! I would recommend this to anyone.  I'm so thrilled to feel like I use to and to be able to function."


"I was prescribed this for a car accident, but I kept taking it because it surprised me by erasing about 85% of my sacro-illiac pain. The pain had grown so gradually that I was in deep denial about it, even after the car wreck made it 10x worse.  Then all of a sudden it was mostly gone and I just broke down and cried from the miraculous relief - I'm able to be physically active again even with unfixable injuries.  I have a few side effects: dizziness when standing quickly, and my blood pressure keeps trying to creep up, but the good greatly outweighs the bad still.  I've had a gastrectomy which means I'm at greater risk of stomach bleeding, so I'm worried about the potential stomach side effects that increase the longer you take it, but nothing bad yet."


"I am 60 now and had Psoriatic Arthritis (arthritis worse than the psoriasis) since 44yr old, in the UK I first had cortisoids and then methotrexate worked very well indeed for 12y.       Finally the methx started to kill my liver.   Living in France now and I have used Humira for 28wks – this was some help at first, then arthritis returned. Excellent doctor here not started me on ustekinumab (steleara) – I am at 3.5 weeks and it seems slow to start to be effective. Using Diclofenac to keep mobile until it kicks-in. God bless the French medical system!"


"I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! I have suffered from profuse underarm sweating for over ten years and have tried EVERYTHING! Paper towels, over the counter clinical strength products, powder, only wearing white and black. I didn't want to buy expensive shirts because I knew they would be ruined soon. I have only been using this for 4 evenings, with one night off to shave, and I am about to go to class in a GREEN SHIRT. Normally I would have already started sweating but I am dry dry dry! I can hardly contain my excitement! Very very mild itching for ten minutes after application, but nothing unbearable. I had worse itching with Dry Idea. I would recommend this to everyone!"


"I had the same experience as smalltown123456. I have lost 90 lbs over the past 5 years and not lost any weight on saxenda over the past 5 months.  My doctor says I'm a non-responder and amongst his patients there are 3 of us. We have all lost considerable weight before starting saxenda and not had any luck with saxenda helping us lose more weight. I also wanted to share my experience so people know saxenda doesn't always work as most of the comments are from people for whom the med did work.  It's dissapointing but hopefully there will be more options soon to help."


"My dentist doesn't use sedation so he prescribed 2mg lorazepam the night before, 1 in the morning and 1 an hour before my tooth extractions!! It worked wonders. I'm terrified of dentists by the way. I also was prescribed this same dosing for a closed machine MRI, it was very effective. I also use 1 mg for anxiety (panic attacks). It is a bit less effective - I'd give it a 7 out of 10 for that use."


"Got prescribed Cefdinir for Strep Throat and sinus infection and ear infection. I have a penicillin allergy that cause hives and hallucinations and it shows up on day 10 of taking penicillin. My doctor is aware I have this allergy. They prescribed Cefdinir and said that I will have a 10% chance of being allergic to this as well. So I got the prescription filled and took it like I was supposed to. On day 10 I woke up and my face is swollen, and wheezing. Discontinued taking the medication.  I took some benadryl and ibuprophen and it didn't touch my reaction. I went to the doctor the next morning and they ended up giving me an Epi shot in my arm and a steroid shot in my hip and prescribed Predisone for 4 days after that. Anaphylactic reaction."


"I'm 17 and I got skyla put in 8 months ago and it's been bad ever since. It didn't help my period at all. I still get awful cramps and it has made my period last at least two weeks sometimes longer! I've been back to the doctor three times since insertion and they have found nothing wrong with it. I'm scheduling my appointment to get it taken out this week. I'd rather have to worry about taking the pill every day instead of paying so much for pads and tampons every month!"


"I've been on Tri-Previfem for 3 months now and it's been quite the whirlwind. Firstly, my periods are so much better, my cramps are non-existent, and my menstrual cycle is punctual. Additionally, my insurance covers all of it so its absolutely free. Although this may sound like a miracle period medicine it certainly has its cons (for me). I've become extremely sensitive and needy. As a nursing student life is stressful and lonely enough to deal with, this medicine has amplified my stress, anxiety, and depression. I never thought I would be one of the unfortunate ones to experience the ugly side effects of a medication. This may be fitting for others but certainly not for me, I need my sanity back."


"On Zytiga for 6 months no side effects so far PSA went from 27 to 3 and most of all I feel so much better than I have for past 2 years. Now I have energy to get out and work and I am slowly losing weight, my blood sugar has trended slightly down as well."


"Took 2 pills...... TWO PILLS!!  Spent 3 hours in the ER with rapid heartbeats (over 100), chest tightness, anxiousness and the shakes.  Hospital did an array of tests and told me to stop taking...... No sheet.  Now the bad news..... Other doctor told me it can take up to a week to get drug out of system...... My advice..... Take one and wait a day or so to see how body responds...... In my case this pill was garbage and dangerous..... I have never had a reaction to a medicine like this...... Stay away from this antibiotic....."


"I was suffering for many weeks with pain , extreme urge to urinate at getting up 10-15  times a night . Urine volume was low plus very weak stream . My doctor subscribed Flomax . Took the first one four hours before bedtime . Almost cried because all the symptoms disappeared . Finally a good nights sleep . Couldn't believe how fast it worked . After a couple of days was back to my normal self . Normal stream , no pain or urge to urinate . Though it was a miracle drug . Then , after three days , the side affects started showing up . First a slightly sore back . Then overall general muscle weakness , dry ejaculation ( reverse ) , soft erection , very weak orgasm at first and finally no orgasm period . Stopped using this today . Day 5 ."


"I have been using this for 5 days now for Sinusitis, which I developed after a pretty significant bout with the flu. Because of prior condition in my sinuses in 2008 and inability to take the necessary antibiotic to resolve the condition, my sinuses were VERY FULL after this flu. I had severe pain in and behind my nose, under and above my eyes, etc. My ears felt like they would explode too. But, after these 5 days on Flonase and an antibiotic to treat the Sinusitis, I feel much better. I am, however, simultaneously taking supplements which aid in reducing inflammation and have altered my diet to dramatically reduce inflammatory-induced health problems. I believe lifestyle changes are the BETTER long-term solution, as steroids are NOT healthy."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"This medication is AMAZING! After 20  years of excessive sleepiness I can finally make it through the day at work without falling asleep. No more nodding off at the wheel and I can enjoy the evening with my family without falling asleep. I've been in a great mood and have the energy I had when I was a kid.  I just wish I found out about this many years ago. I take 100mg early morning and 100mg early afternoon. I have had no side effects at all to date."


"Paxil helped me get my life and emotions back on track after depression linked to a divorce. I had been feeling more down than ever before, and couldn't shake it despite every effort through talk counseling, relaxation, and exercise. For the first 3-4 weeks, initially at 10 mg and then at 20 mg, I felt that Paxil was having no effect on me. But as it kicked in, I felt happier, more myself, and more alive than in years, sustained now for 3 months. It's been a very natural feeling, as if a fog has lifted rather than any medicated fakeness. Only side effect has been gaining 15 pounds (after losing 10 pounds from depression), even while training for and running a half-marathon. No difficulty cutting dosage to 15mg, and will soon cut to 10mg."


"Finished thus medicine only too remain sick. I think they need to rethink this one.... it was as if I took nothing. Horrible migraines for 4 days."


"I had the Mirena inserted 6 weeks after giving birth to my 3rd baby in August 2011 (I had also had it for a year after the birth of my 2nd baby). Inserting the Mirena has never been a painful experience in either time I had it put in, maybe because I had it put in after childbirth. I'm not sure.. But I spotted off and on for 6 months (same as the other time) then my periods stopped completely, for 8 months! I had no side effects for my first year, which was wonderful... Until OCT 2012. I was spotting a little heavy for 2 weeks. I started having cramps, backaches, nausea, headaches... I felt like I was pregnant (which happened the first time I was on Mirena). I was too uncomfortable, and had it removed today by the obgyn. Not using this method again."


"I have severe chronic abdominal pain and the only medication that controls my pain is Dilaudid. I was first given Dilaudid IV in the hospital after I had a reaction to morphine and it was AMAZING. In less than a minute my pain was essentially gone.  The IV Dilaudid is, in my opinion, the greatest medicine ever invented. I now take 4 mg tablets six times a day for my pain and it keeps my pain at about a 4, as opposed to being 9 or 10 without it. I have a really sensitive stomach but I don't get nauseated from it like I do with other pain meds. "


"For some reason the stinging only happens to me when I use it at night. To avoid the stinging I now use it in the morning after I shower and towel off.  The day I use it, I don't wear clothes that I worry about staining.  Drysol has worked fantastic for years under my arms.  I now only have to use it about once a week.  Unfortunately, no matter how I use it on my feet it hasn't helped them."


"I've been on it for about 2 weeks and I feel zero side effects. I'm in my mid thirties and have had horrible PMDD depression for 20 freaking years! I started lybrel so I can stop my period for a while and have a break from those dark days. I was so worried lybrel would cause mood problems and I'm so relieved it has not. I give it an 8 rather than 10 because it's only been a couple of weeks. There's still time for things to go south but so far I'm so glad I started this! Only wish I'd done it sooner."


"I've been on this birth control for severe chronic pain due to endometriosis. I have been taking it for about 9 months continuously with no placebo. I have not had a period since taking it which makes the pain a lot more bearable. I have gained about 10-15lbs. Major sweet tooth that I didn't have before. My breasts are also bigger. In all I'd definitely recommend this pill for endometriosis pain. My chronic pain is still there, but wayyy more manageable! I plan to stay on this pill, skipping periods as long as my doctor allows. It's the only thing that has lessened the pain."


"My breathing has improved;  however,  I have had voice side effects.   I lost my voice and started feeling sick with an upper respiratory illness approximately a week after starting Breo.  I thought I was sick until I took a full dose of antibiotic and nothing changed."


"Ladies..MY DOCTOR SUGGESTED THIS! I am 15 weeks pregnant with a mild YI and my OB told me to buy this stuff instead of being seen. First day was slight hell, second day was in hell and last night..oh last night was like satans breath on my whoha. My poor husband had to hold my hand while I squeezed it to nothing. I have never been in that much pain and I've gone through natural childbirth! Luckily my vagina walls were awesome and pushed most of it out but for the next 2 hours I was sitting in the tub crying. No yeast infection in the world is worse then this. My OB is getting a call from me on Monday."


"I was prescribed this for allergies, particularly for constant nasal blockage and sinus congestion.  My doctor advised that it would take 2-3 weeks to take effect. I took it for over a month and had nothing but issues. First off, it did absolutely nothing for my symptoms. In fact, it made them worse. I went from being stuffy and having sinus pressure to the point of it being very painful. I would wake up in the middle of the night so congested that my nose and sinuses hurt so badly, I had to take Advil. It made me start snoring very loudly, regardless of which position I slept in (probably due to the worsening sinus blockage). Since I stopped taking this, I no longer snore and my allergies, while not gone, are better."


"I was on the NuvaRing for 6 years or so, and I LOVED it while I was on it. I didn't have issues with feeling it, or it coming out during sex. Sometimes if I was having sex we'd take it out just cause it can get uncomfortable being (essentially pounded) in the same place.

I went off of it about 4 months ago. I only went off it because the hormones started to mess with me. My libido dropped, I couldn't get wet, and freaked out emotionally before my period every month. I wish the hormones didn't affect my body like that, cause I really liked this birth control."


"I have suffered from depression for about six years now. I am a female and about to turn 22. I was put on Zoloft because I recently began to experience severe anxiety over little things. Walking around campus terrified me. I couldn't go through drive-thru's or phone someone I didn't know. My mood swings were becoming ridiculous and I had been having more obsessive suicidal thoughts. I started Zoloft 50mg and everything was wonderful for a month then it wore off. I slipped back into severe depression. I just started taking 100mg and feel so much better! The only side effect I have experienced are a little insomnia, slight loss of appetite, random hand twitching, and some forgetfulness. I finally enjoy life and don't want to just give up."


"I'm 19 and have been on the pill since I was 14. I recently changed birth control to Nuvaring and it has its ups and downs. Pros- super convenient, easy to deal with during sex, doesn't slip out and I can't feel it during every day activities. As I read the cons of other women, I thought it wouldn't have pertained to me but some do. Cons- my boyfriend and I feel it during sex so we take it out, it gets me very moody and emotional, if my sex drive was at 100%; it's now at 40%. I'm going to stick with it though. You won't know how it effects you until you try it."


"I took Postinor 2 within 12 hours of the unprotected sex then two days after had I brown spotting for 3 days. I read online that brown spotting is a sign of an early pregnancy. I was worried sick  I took a pregnancy test and the result was negative. I ate parsley then the next day my period came but it came 5 days early. It truly works !! Don't worry. Don't wait take it within the recommended time"


"Headache for about a month off and on.

I was prescribed this medication and I took one waited 45 minutes and felt nothing so I took a second one and a hour later nothing. So this medicine didn't work for me but the positive side I had zero negative side effects. But unfortunately I had zero positive side effects.

I really wanted it to work.

I gave it a five because it didn't hurt me but it didn't help me. I hope others in pain  find relief."


"I simply could not go on without Lyrica. I have a peripheral neuropathy known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. I experience numbness, pinching, burning, tightness, and severe pain in my feet and lower extremities. I have had to stop driving. The condition has caused a wasting of the muscles in my legs, which has led to problems with walking and balance. It is a progressive condition which I'm led to believe will one day cause similar symptoms in my hands and arms. As soon as I assume a horizontal position (as in going to bed), all the above symptoms return and I find that the Lyrica cannot control these very well. I take the maximum dose of 600 mg spread out over 24 hrs."


"I had massive amount of fluid retention and I lost 50 pounds in 5 days @ 1 pill a day taken with my Lasix , it worked great for me and I'm very happy with the results .... thanks to my new doctor , it got rid of a lot of fluid that was inside of me and I thank God he gave then to me ... that is the only thing that worked for me . Now I'm 70 pounds lighter thanks to that lil small pill ....."


"Every time I take a pill I get heartburn.  It varies in intensity. "


"I've been using Epiduo for a month now, see some results but the dryness and redness is bad."


"This medicine has helped control my chronic back pain, and I am able to do normal things but with limitations."


"I have moderate-to-severe Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). I take 1 or 1.5 mg of REQUIP nightly. It is 100% effective in eliminating all symptoms of RLS. I have no side-effects. It has been a miracle drug for me. I also want to say Mirapex (pramipexole) was also 100% effective for me, with no side-effects."


"Went ER on Saturday got Reglan, Benadryl and Toprol, along with a bag of saline. Yummy combination, knocked out my migraine and me. Slept for an hour in hospital then another 4 at home. I'm still wiped out but after a doozy of a migraine I am exhausted for at least 5 days post. Almost like a hangover."


"I have been using Privine Nose Drops for more than 50 years and they are the only product that really helps my severe nasal congestion from colds, allergies or sinus infections.  Best of all, Privine gives me no bad side effects whatsoever, unlike all of the other nose drops and nasal sprays that I have tried.  Privine should be sold in all drugstores but now."


"I've had problems with birth control pills and in my 30s I tried a Paragard IUD and loved it. Two years ago I tried Mirena because my OB-GYN didn't have Paragard in stock.  I started to gain weight almost immediately and my mood swings from anxiety to depression.  Everyone said that the hormone dose is too low to cause problems and to give my body time to adjust. Recently my doctor removed the Mirena and noted that I used to have low blood pressure, but now it's high, and I've gained over 10 lbs. (same problems I had on birth control pills). I've always had light periods so Mirena provided little benefit and miserable side effects."


"I have been on 90mg Avinza along with three 10/325 Percocets per day which makes the pain a bit less.  I have had three lower back surgeries with more in the future if I plan to continue walking."


"Prescribed after repeated ear infections and the last cold that turned into a sinus infection.

Felt better by the second day and sinuses opened up. I did have a bout of diarrhea on day 2 but had had soft bowels prior to starting this medication, so I cannot be certain that it was from that. I took Pepto Bismol tablets throughout that morning and did not have it again. I did feel tired, had a slight stomach ache as if carrying around a brick the first few day, feverish/chills but not really as well as somewhat sedated and "out of it" but not unable to function.

I was glad to come across this Web site on day 2 of my treatment. I alleviated the side effects by taking with Greek yogurt, a probiotic pill, a full glass of water, and a starch."


"39 yo male. Diagnosed with hypogonadism following a rather rapid loss of erections in Nov. 2015. Unable to maintain a normal erection. Loss of libido. Doctor found low testosterone as the issue. Levels were between 175 and 275; free testosterone at 6.2.  I was prescribed Androderm 2mg patches and wore them for three weeks. Brought my T levels up to 350. My urologist upgraded me to the 4mg patch and wore those for approximately 2 weeks. While on the 2mg patch I noted irritation at the site beginning after about 7-10 days. I was rotating application sites as instructed but the reaction continued to get worse. Ended up switching to Axiron because the reaction to the patches was becoming severe/extreme. I was covered in itchy spots."