"I absolutely love the nuva ring and have been using it for one year. I did notice slight mood changes at first, but my moodiness eventually went away. My doctor taught me a great tip for inserting it. If you use a tampon applicator (minus the tampon and replace with the ring) to insert, it works great! It has never fallen out during sex. However, it has to be the plastic kind. Definitely noticed an improvement in my skin as well!"


"It was an utter nightmare. I got heavy dissociation, felt like zombie just from one dose and couldn't shake it off for two days. It made me feel like I was sleepwalking and gave me more anxiety. I stopped it immediately. It was the worst I've ever felt. I then continued on SSRI's and had way better experience. My doctor made mistake with this prescription. Hope nobody else is given the wrong medication like I was."


"While Moviprep is okay at clearing the colon for a colonoscopy, there are two major problems with it. First is cost. This prescription medication costs between $80 and $90 WITH insurance,  which is outrageous and confiscatory given the ingredients. Second is drinking this vile liquid. It tastes so grotesquely bad, it is nearly impossible to choke down, and you have to drink two liters of it. I wish physicians would prescribe one of less-expensive, more-palatable alternatives."


"Took Dexilant delayed release 60mg for 8 days and experienced diarrhea and stomach pain starting the third day.  Hoped it would resolve after a few days but did not.  Have continued to have abdominal pain and now constipation and strange-colored stool (white to clay) for more than a week after stopping the medicines.  Back to omeprazole for me and then to my doctor if this doesn't stop soon.  Dexilant did not work for me."


"Foggy/ blurred vision/ vertigo/ itchy skin/ muscle aches/ swollen ankles w/ kidney pain/ when on 50mg four times daily....much better when switched to 25 mg twice daily

Bad Hives/ with Solco Labs/25mg bid....off now.

The unfortunate issue is when you have to change pharmacies due to insurances you have, and the labs that make the drug aren't available at the new pharmacy. Different issues can pop up due to ingredient differences/different makers. This is what I have had to work with as well as adjusting dosage to alleviate side effects."


"Back Pain - This medicine works fine at first, then you build a tolerance and it doesn't work at all. In fact I stopped taking them all together when taking way more than recommended didn't help."


"I began taking this drug at the 1.2 mg level. Within a half day I began having serious side effects. I thought I had a very bad virus. I had headache chills nausea vomiting diarrhea insomnia. I missed 3 days of work. I stopped taking the drug. A month later I tried it again at the .6 mg level. First half day ok w just no appetite but then all happened again- vomiting and this time cold symptoms. I began having horrible diarrhea last night and called off work today. This is 48 hours after I stopped taking it. I threw rest away this drug feels like poison to my body"


"When I first started this on 10mg, I had bad sides. Insomnia, crawling skin, heart palpitations and shallow breathing. I think a lot of it was in my head and from reading too much about side effects. My doctor wanted me to go back on Celexa but I had already been on Lexapro 3.5 weeks so I asked my doc if I could stick with it. He bumped my dose up to 15mg and its now been 2 weeks on 15 mg and it has helped ALOT with my anxiety and panic attacks. I can now actually function at work. Give it a chance. I'm no doctor but for me it took over 4 weeks. It worked! Hang in there."


"Atralin has a really nice consistency, seems to be mildly moisturizing, and didn't irritate my skin, perhaps because I'd been using a much milder tretinoin compound already.  I love the improved texture of my skin after nine months of use.  Rather than irritating my rosacea (I'm 51 years old), it speeds up the sloughing that I experience so that the episodes are shorter.  My doctor and I discovered years ago that adding a tretinoin compound improved the results from using the rosacea product.  Incredibly expensive but worth it."


"Started taking Keppa (750mg twice daily) alongside Lamictal (250mg twice daily) as the latter medicine was not 100% efficient to control partial seizures. Although the Keppra seems to have stopped the seizures completely, there are many side effects to be aware of. Drowsiness, tiredness and irritability/moodiness are extremely common, so that is often a downer, especially when you're trying to enjoy yourself. Depression is difficult to identify as dwelling on the side effects on the leaflet only makes you feel worse! Overall, an effective medicine for treating epilepsy but I had many bad side effects."


"Just diagnosed with metastasized prostate cancer. Have been on Casodex for 11 days today (will be on it for 30 days). The only side effect (at least so far) was fatigue for the first 5 days, nothing now. My urinary symptoms (delayed start, dribbling, weak stream, urgency & frequency) have all improved dramatically over these 11 days. Received my first shot of Lupron today (7.5mg) and am hoping for the best. That will be my next medicine review in about two weeks."


"At one mg, it completely removed all signs of depression and the side effects and feelings of lack of control associated with the depression. Although similar to moving into a new house, it was easy to get used to it and greatly simplified daily routine for the most part. Does not help with PMS associated lack of concentration but enhances concentration overall at this low dosage and makes it easy to focus on relationship problems also, although no drug can change the other person. "


"I'm 31 weeks pregnant and developed a YI. The doctor on call told me to get this stuff. Immediately after application I was filled with regret. It honestly felt like someone was taking a cheese grater to the interior and exterior of my lady parts. Why?! Seriously! I don't understand why this is okay. Does this pain occur with every application for all 7 days? I definitely can't tolerate that. I think I'm going to call the doctor tomorrow and beg for ANY other treatment that's safe during pregnancy."


"Once again I fell for a product despite knowing better. There is no such thing as a weight loss pill. Nothing. Weight loss comes from modified diet and exercise. There's no magic pill. Not only didn't I lose any weight... I GAINED another 10 lbs.

This was a waste of money and I suspect messed with my metabolism in the process. The makers of this placebo should refund all our money. Total con."


"I have been suffering with outrageous anxiety and depression of and on for years. I have tried zoloft and used xanax until it didn't work anymore. I was just about to give up and felt like I was losing my mind when I was prescribed Wellburtrin XL 300mg only in the generic. I had taken it for two months and felt NOTHING. I was desperate. Then a friend who also uses it said to switch to the name brand. I kept reading how after 3 days you feel different, and I DID TOO! I hope this continues because I am feeling so much more relaxed and more like myself. I have stress, but it is not burying me and throwing me into panic. Listen, the generic does not work at all. You have to get the name brand! Hope this helps someone."


"Unfortunately, I had a very bad reaction to Zomig, including shortness of breath and severe dizziness. This might not be the case for everyone."


"well I've been on this for a few months, and I'm not pregnant so I guess it works. but I'm not having sex in the first place because I have not stopped bleeding since I got it!! I've lost hair, I've gained weight, my back and stomach hurt all the time and I am literally psychotic my emotions never stop. Do yourself a favor and just keep up with a pill everyday"


"I'm 38 and have been suffering from bipolar and some schizophrenia since age 12. First time in my life that a pill other than a painkiller took away the crushing pressure pinning my dreams, my soul, to the ground."


"My son has tried everything for ADHD. Vyvanse wears off too quickly and Adderall XR made him moody. We tried the dissolvable tablet but he hated the gritty orange flavor. As a last resort to going back to Vyvanse, the pediatrician put him on the new long acting Dyanavel XR. It lasts all day which is great for all the middle school homework he has in the evenings. My favorite thing about Dyanavel is that he still has his appetite and is sleeping well. The copay card made it cheaper than a generic too!"


"I went thru a horrible domestic violence issue with someone I loved very dearly in the end I lost my home and everything  in my life it left my daughter and I homeless. I felt soooo lost , hopeless , emotions all over the map and  The depression  I was experiencing was soooo severe  and the anxiety was at a whole new  height thru the roof this medicine saved my life I wanted to die the pain and emptiness  I  felt inside was like nothing I have ever felt before.  I have battled depression my whole life nothing  ever worked but this medication  was prescribed  to me along with Buspar and it has helped me tremendously It levels me out and I dont feel sooo hopeless  . My emotional  state has improved tremendously"


"Took metronidazole 500 mg for seven days three times a day, oh boy did it clear my BV. This is a strong pill, I suggest to take it with a meal. The only side down of this medication is that it gave me an headache, dry mouth (no matter how much water I drank), feeling fuzzy, and made me emotional. I was strongly told by the doctor do NOT take any type of alcohol while taking this pill for two weeks. Which I followed. I know not everyone is the same, but it did help me clear my BV.... thank goodness"


"I went on the Liletta July 17th, 17. I was told I needed to be on my period when I got on it and I did. Insertion was absolutely painful and I could barely walk after. I got medication to help open up my cervix and I completely forgot all about taking it but they told me it would be okay anyway. I took 600mg of meds. My doctor also numbed me. I'm 23 and have had one child vaginally. I went to work the next day and the pain was so bad I almost passed out. The rest of the week was completely unbearable. I was kneeling over in pain with horrible cramps. Week 2 was okay occasional cramping here and there. This is week three. I started spotting on the seventh and on the 8th I was still spotting. On the 9th I was full blown bleeding a week early."


"Chill guys! The condom broke the other night and I ended up big time inside her.i was freaked too but just got this so all should be OK . GL"


"I had tried over 15 other medications including lithium before going on abilify to stop severe episode of mania. I have been on 30 mg dose for 10 years with no side effects and no manic episodes since starting this med. It is definitely my "miracle" drug. I also took cymbalta for 9 years with fairly good results, but still experienced some depression. recently switched to pristiq which seems to be working so far. Also take focalin for attention and xanax for sleep. I work full time in a high-stress environment and was able to finish a doctoral degree with this med. I wish I knew more about the long-term effects. But I won't change it for anything."


"Truly the worst medication I have ever been on.. I had all of the bad side effect diarrhea in the middle of the night had to change the sheets, nightmares so bad that I slept with the lights on, brain zaps, migraines still to this day even after being off of this medication for 2.5 years. Dizzy spells, Black outs, I couldn't even drive while taking this. I'm sure there is more. I weaned myself off of this medication against my Doctors orders because he was convinced that this was a miracle drug needless to say he is no longer my Doc."


"I was on Yaz for 2 months. My acne got worse, and I had terrible breast tenderness, to the point where I couldn't wear a bra or sleep on my side or stomach. I switched to Loestrin Fe which is working wonderfully."


"I recently had an attack while on a commerical airplane. I always loved to fly and travel, this scared the wits out of me.  I felt like I was going out of my mind. I needed to be off that plane and there was no place to go.  I talked to my doctor and they prescribed Lexapro and Xanax. Xanax helps in social situations, I always feel like I am being judged or watched, which is very uncomfortable.  I am still scared to fly.  "


"I've taken this 2-3 times. The first few times mild cramping occurred but nothing major. The most recent occurance resulted in cramps immediately afterwards and bleeding, I mean heavy period type, 5 days after I took it, a mere 2 weeks after I had started my last cycle. The bleeding lasted about 4 days. I thought perhaps it had reset my cycle but nope, got my "normal" period a few days early and it has been the most painful and heaviest I've experienced in some time.

Obviously Plan B works, although I have no idea whether or not I was even at risk of being pregnant. Just know it will possibly upset your cycle."


"I'm 38 years old and have been taking Nora-BE for 10 months. I have never been pregnant, and do not plan to have children.  I chose this pill because I was looking for a progestin only option with low hormones.  My Dr also suggested it as a safer option because I am a smoker.  Overall, my experience has been pretty positive on this pill. Way less mood swings than other pills I have been on.  I get a period about every 28 days for about 5-6 days that is heavy for about 3 days and lighter the last 3 days. No spotting between periods. My sex drive increased after the first month and has remained strong. Some breast tenderness and back pain about a week before my period. Worst part: weight gain of 15 lbs and some facial hair and acne."


"I had a mishap with my boyfriend on Sept.4 where he came inside of me and immediately ran to CVS to get the Plan B. I took the pill within an hour of the accident.  I'm not sure whether it was a mixture of the Plan B and my regular birth control (which I started Sept.5) but the side effects hit me hard. I was extremely naseuas and fatigued. I mean to the point where any physical activity was draining. This went on for the next two weeks with mild cramping in between. The side effects subsided a bit but I am happy to say that my period came today Sept.29 only a day late! I am well over the "weight limit" for the pill and it worked for me and I was very fertile according to my ovulation calend. Hope this helps someone ease their minds a bit!"


"I've been on Sprintec for 2 weeks now & have been great ! I did a lot of research before I started. I take it at night since your body is more prone to sickness taking it right in the morning. I haven't had any nausea or huge side effects. I was SO HUNGRY the first week. I would eat dinner take the pill then get immediately hungry again. But now that has gone away and it's just a pill to me. If this pill makes you sick , try changing how you take it or when. Try everything before you give up."


"I'm on day 6 of my medication and it has worked wonders. I had a strong fishy smelling discharge for two months, that lasted all day. Literally on DAY 2 of my medication the odor and the discharge disappeared! I didn't have to keep changing underwear or wiping off my undies anymore. This medication gave me my life and confidence back. The taste of the medicine is pretty bitter if you let it sit on your tongue, so have your water ready so you can drink it fast. Also eat a small meal before to avoid nausea. NOT AFTER. The first 2 days I ate after and felt like I just couldn't make it through the day. After that I tried eating before and the nausea didn't come back. Hope this helped!"


"I am in my 6th year of severe hot flashes.  I had a least 20 during the day and one every 15 minutes at night.  I couldn't take estrogen because the risk of stroke.  I tried herbal remedies, Paxil and lexapro.  While on lexapro I had anxiety stacks and severe depression for 3 months being on lexapro for 2 weeks.  It messed with my brain.  I regret taking that and was very frustrated nothing could help hot flashes.  I did some searching on goggle and found gabapentin.  This is a Godsend!  My first night taking it my hot flashes diminished totally.  I take 300mgx2.  One in the morning and one at night.  If I do get a hot flash it last about 10 seconds and very minimal.  I would recommend gabapentin in place of ERT.  "


"I've been prescribed 25mg seroquel to replace the Valium I take as when required for anxiety & panic attacks.

STRONG WARNING IF U HAVE YOUNG KIDS. Don't take it for the first time if U R the ONLY parent around at the time.

I wasn't warned by my Psychaitrist & luckily my partner was home when I decided to take it as it completely wiped me out.

I passed out within 40 mins of taking it & didn't wake up for 14 hours. I woke up feeling like a zombie. Coffee helped a little.

I've taken it 3 times so far. Maybe/hopefully the tingling feeling after taking it & then passing out will subside over time.

Otherwise yes, it does help subside anxiety. I'm just not sure if that's because its forced me to sleep & then I'm brain fogged.

Will update later."


"I've been skinny my whole life basically. I'm 5'4", 18 yrs. old and weigh only 98 pounds I asked my doc is there anything I could do to gain at least 10 pounds so I could feel healthier and better about myself. She told me to just learn to love myself more but I guess she didn't understand that I love everything about me but I would love to put on some extra pounds. Well I started taking these last night and I would highly recommend NOT taking these if you have somewhere to be or something to do. My appetite skyrocketed and I ate everything in sight, but when I'm at least a month into these I'll update on everything."


"Okay ladies, I have taken this pill twice in the past 2 years..both due to broken condoms with hubby. Both times I took the pill within 3-5 hours of the incident and am happy to report Plan B was effective for me both times. I did experience a pretty nasty headache, dizziness and nausea for the first 48 hours. I know you must be very scared, but try to remain calm and let the medicine run its course. It is highly effective if taken within 24 hrs so DO NOT delay."


"I've suffered from crippling anxiety and depression for over a decade.  I have been on every class of psych meds and they all gave me side effects, and didn't really help much.  I was extremely skeptical and didn't think this medicine would work.  Man I was wrong!  I was in the process of getting disability, because my anxiety and depression made me home bound.  This med improved me to the point I was able to work and attend school again!  My anxiety was manageable, and my depression came to a stop. I didn't even have side effects! I'm on 20 mg. I'm glad I tried this, or I wouldn't have my life back."


"I was originally put on paxil 2 years ago in order to help me gain weight. After taking it for two weeks, with no noticeable effects  (good or bad) I went to light a cigarette and almost threw up. It made me nauseous to even think about smoking. It also seemed to "cancel out" my ADHD medication Vyvanse. However, I still felt alert and awake without the stimulant vyvanse. I stupidly quit taking it after two weeks.

I got back on it three weeks ago. So far, it greatly helps with anxiety, but kills my appetite. Not an ounce of weight gain. Side effects have been night sweats and jaw clenching, teeth grinding. It has not helped me feel alert and awake this second time around at all. Not sure why that is."


"I just had mirena inserted two days ago. The procedure was quite painful but relatively quick which made it bearable. It felt like intense and sharp cramping. I felt a little nauseas right after the procedure but felt well enough to go for a two hour walk just a few hours later. Unfortunately, the evening after having it inserted my cramping was very intense. I didn't have any cramping today until this evening but it's not nearly as bad as the first day. I spotted lightly after insertion but I haven't had any spotting today. I was feeling anxious about having sex with my boyfriend because I was worried it may hurt but surprisingly there was no pain! So far I'm very happy with my decision to have mirena inserted."


"I have noticed acne pick up, no weight gain. I also have noticed mood swings more. Periods are really light. Just seem more emotional. Overall it's better than taking a pill everyday. I have had mine for about a year now."


"Was prescribed Spiriva dry powder capsules in May of 2015, this was during a bout of atypical pneumonia which I had weeks before being prescribed Sprivia, and lingered  for weeks after.  As a result of the illness I suffered pulmonary exacerbation which brought about COPD symptoms to the point that now 8 months later I have to use Oxygen [2.LPM] 24/7. It has been taxing and shocking but the  Spiriva along with Symicort [80/4.5] does help, I measure my O2 Blood saturation several times daily, I have experimented with halting one and both medications over small periods of times and have realized that I can do without the Symicort with not much variation in the O2 Saturation, bit when the  Spiriva is halted for 48 hours the O2 Saturation drops"


"I am on the 5th day of my UTI. The pressure and bearing down while urinating is similar to labor pains. I'm out of state and visited an Urgent Care Center. The NP prescribed the generic Bactrim. I went back to the Urgent Care Center after 4 days and she gave me 3 more days of the SMZ -TMP DS.  I told her my symptoms were the same as my initial visit. Promised that infection would clear with the additional pills in addition to AZO , an over the counter pill to relieve the pressure. It's now day 5 and I feel like I'm on day 1. This medication is doing NOTHING for me. It's Friday and I'm sure I will be visiting another Dr. on Monday. I just want to feel like myself again. "


"I'm on this medicine for heart arrhythmia. I'm 46, my heart does flip flops and super rapid beats per min. Blood pressure sometimes is 180/110. Then it drops to 96/67, that little roller coaster ride makes you ill. I started the  Calan SR 180mg tab. It gives me wicked headache in left lobe & fatigue. It hasn't helped my heart from flip flopping or blood pressure from sky rocketing up then down like a yo-yo. However, it does calm my heart down once I have a spell and I take the meds. I generally fall asleep from fatigue. It could be that I haven't taken it long enough for it to start helping the high blood pressure or the irregular heart beat. Perhaps the second month will show improvement. "


"I have been taking Contrave for 5 days and have lost 6.4 lbs so far.  It definitely helps with appetite; I'm hardly ever hungry.  I have had slight nausea, but nothing too bad the weight loss so far is worth it.  I work out about 4 days a week so that could be contributing - only 2 days this week.  Will update again!"


"It has given me back my life. I am going to school, am happy and doing things I never thought possible."


"I started using Drysol a couple of days ago. I started crying with joy because it worked the very next day. Since I was 14 I haven't gone a day where I didn't have underarm sweat, and just thought this was something I would have to live with forever. I even considered Botox until I found out that only lasts for a few months. I'm 29 now and even though I've suffered for the majority of my life with worrying that someone will see my huge underarm sweat stains, I am now looking forward to a life of dry underarms. I feel like a normal person. It only burned/itched the first night, I'm thinking because I shaved that morning. I will take a little underarm stubble over being dry any day."


"I was on this pill for probably around 4 years, when I got a pulmonary embolism. I am 18 YEARS OLD. The doctors have no idea what the cause was other than me being on birth control. I could have died. Pulmonary embolisms are very serious and I would tell all girls to rethink if they really want to risk their life for BC pills."


"Great. I have been on it for ten years. I was diagnosed with bipolar 1 at 25 y/o and it took me about 1.5 yrs before a psychiatrist recommend this. They also had me on depakote which can cause liver damage. Later I removed the depakote. When life continued became more stressful (getting my master's and starting a family) I  had anxiety start and begun Paxil. I am now trying to stop paxil."


"I am 48 and pre-menopausal. I went to my doctor with heavy menstrual cycles with heavy clotting. My doctor put me on Necon for a few months, but my bleeding didn't stop. Doctor wanted to opt for ablation. After a failed ablation, my doctor checked my hormone levels and my estrogen was very low-even after taking birth control for months. He placed me on Memvey 0.5/0.1 pill. I noticed a slight increase in blood pressure and my bleeding was non-stop. He upped my Memvey to 1/.05 and my blood pressure increased steadily (even though I take Lisinopril HCTZ 20-25). My family doctor had to give me an additional dose of Clonidine just to get my blood pressure close to normal. I went off Memvey and, within a day, my blood pressure is back to normal."


"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2006 and have been on a very, very low dosage of Gabapentin 300mg at bedtime ever since. My Fibromyalgia is manageable and I have no side effects from the medicine. I lead a very busy life.
I am an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced organization, and a very involved grandmother to 3. Rarely, I will have a flare that is triggered by extreme stress and I will have a day in bed, but most days I am putting in 12 hr days at work. And weekends I am busy with family, so I feel Gabapentin saved my life! It was a miracle from the first few weeks of taking it."


"This is a great cough medicine but gave me itchy tingling skin."


"At 52 years old I have always experienced depression. I am now weaning off of Effexor along with 10 mg of Brintellix. I had a bit of itching and gas but no other side effects. I am really excited to see where this medicine takes me but have only been on it for 10 days. So far, loving it and finally feel like me."


"This birth control had given me side effects from the start, moodiness, weight gain( ten pounds), headaches, nausea, it did clear my skin which is what I went on it for however 8 months into taking it I was admitted into the hospital with bi lateral blood clots in my lungs. I understand this may just be specific to my case but just because it is a lo estrogen birthcontrol does not mean clots can not happen. Please be aware and if risk of clotting runs in your family or you are at all concerned please talk with your doctor before you take this pill."


"I was very excited to try Mirena. I experienced the normal, cramping and extreme discomfort and pain immediately after placement. My cramping and pain lasted longer than normal.  Roughly 15 days after placement, I became intolerable.  It was the worst PMS I can recall ever having.  I wasn't that moody when I was pregnant.  Then my period came and it was the longest, most painful period I have ever had.  I went from having a 3-4 day period with one day of cramping to a week and a half period with 5-6 days of cramping.  Next month, same thing.  Needless to say, this is coming out."


"I take this for birth control & Acne. I've been on this pill going on 2 years. I'm 35 & used to take this pill in my early 20's as well. It's has always helped with my acne. I rarely get breakouts like before. I had an IUD for years too, but didn't like the spotting always at the wrong time.  So I went back on the pill. My skin has never felt and looked this  good.  However, I am also dealing with the random spurts of depression and lack of sex drive. That really sucks.  I do feel moodier than normal. My boyfriend has also noticed the change. I stay on it because it does it's job. Just got to deal with the side effects."


"4 years been sober works great!!!!"


"I quit smoking one month ago, Bupropion does help.  But this month, I have gained 12 lbs, craving of food is HORRIBLE.  I feel, craving food, mainly sweets, have replaced craving cigarettes.  I am starting to cut down on the medication, I want off of it.  Become nervous, can't sit still, even come to tears, if I don't eat when the craving hits.  Wake in the night just starving, I lay there twisting and turning.  All this and I walk at least 2 to 3 miles daily.  Yes, I would rate this medication great to quit smoking, but hopefully you will be someone that has weight loss."


"I was put on cymbalta to combat the mood and pain problems associated with fibromyalgia. It dilated my eyes, which led to light sensitivity and headaches. I also grew steadily more and more exhausted and confused and foggy. I was depressed. The doctors insisted that the side effects would abate after about six weeks, but they were so debilitating I had to seek out disability accommodations at school and drop one of my classes. After about a month I woke up one morning feeling very strange, and a few hours later had a seizure and sprained my jaw and have had jaw pain ever since. At the emergency room, they told me that the cymbalta was the likely culprit. Essentially, this drug made my life unbearable."


"This pill was horrible. Always had pimples under my chin and blackheads. My period was only 4 days long but had horrible cramps the first 2 days so bad I almost couldn't go to work and cramps were never an issue for me. Plus I was always moody and tired and sweets made me want to puke. Not worth it. The generic pill ran me $69 a month. That is up there when this pill is nothing special. My obgyn and I both agreed the progestin was maybe too high for my system and so she put me back on lutera where I had no side effects and my weight stayed down. But I suddenly started spotting frequently on lutera to the point I needed pantyliners 24-7, so she tried me on this. I would take frequent spotting anyday over this."


"I have battled stomach pains so bad it sent me to the ER.  tests were run and always the same thing, liver enzymes up off the chart or sugar levels not right, white blood cell extremely high, but by the next morning everything was back to normal. Sometimes I didn't eat for a day or even weeks. I suffered for 13 years without any doctor saying a word about irritable bowel syndrome, I was the one that took it to my doctor and he put me on doxepin and within 24 hours I felt like a new person, can eat a normal diet and go where I want and live life again. Started with 25mg and only because it made me drowsy the second month I went to 10 mg, I love it! Thank You.
"


"I got the kyleena yesterday. The doctor warned me about discomfort and needing to stay seated for a new minutes after. The insertion was the most painful thing I've ever experienced and I'm comparing to staples in my head. Botox for migraines every 3 months and the migraines I get all the time. Used to her an epipen like prescription jabbed in my leg once a week. This stuff was terrible. The doctor did not warn me it was going to hurt so bad... I jumped. I stayed laying down after it was done for about 5 mins. And then when I left, I passed out walking out the door which I was also warned about. Next morning: light brown bleeding and a LOT of pain. It's worth it to not take a pill every day."


"I've been suffering with overall pain for approximately 10 years now.  I went to the doctor 9 years ago who said he thought I had fibromyalgia, and I would have this pain for the rest of my life because there is no know medication that would help.  Then a month ago the pain was getting so bad I couldn't sleep. I decided to go to a specialist who told me I do have fibromyalgia. I was given a sample of Savella, and it worked right away.  I've been taking it for almost a month now and I have not felt this good for years!  After reading all the side effects everyone is having has scared me. I don't want to stop taking Savella and get all that terrible pain back. I guess I better count my blessing and enjoy for now."


"Adderall is effective, but it comes with consequences. Both to your physical and mental health. I am 27 years old, I have taken Adderall on and off for about 10 years. Started it my freshman year of college. It was AMAZING at first! Lost that freshman 15, got straight A's, actually ENJOYED my work. Then I started noticing the crash symptoms. Tired, withdrawn, emotionless, sleepless. I stopped taking it because I hated the way it made me feel, but I realized how much more productive I am when taking it. When I start taking it again my immune system is shot, I'm constantly sick with something, I get super irritable. When I don't take it I can barely get out of bed and I always gain weight, which always sucks. It's a vicious cycle."


"Personally, I've had it for about a week and a half and I've noticed no change with myself. I'm still the exact same weight, I didn't bruise at the insertion area. The only thing I noticed was a decrease in my appetite. I wasn't really hungry as much."


"I was on Lyrica for a year. Then my insurance decided hey we aren't paying for this anymore and I had to stop. And it was a just stop completely not a wean off of it. Started on. Gabapentin 800 3x a day. Has done Nothing for me. I am miserable.  If you need help paying for it go to there website and they will actually pay for the medication for you. For a year then you just reapply. I will be getting mine back finally this week. And I can't wait to get back on it so I can actually be a mom and a wife again. Without laying in bed all day suffering."


"I have been taking Brilinta for almost two years and am just finally able to get off of it. I feel like I have been tired for months. I feel like the med did it's job overall and am thankful it. Just tired all of the time."


"I cannot keep water down, let alone food, if I don't take this. I was hoping it would end after the first trimester and I could stop using it daily, but I'm 4.5 months and I still can't be without it. So grateful it's class A because I don't know how I'd work and function without it. Wishing I didn't need anything! Also, I should add...I only take half the dose: one at night and one in the morning. Two during the day is way too much; you'll feel drowsy and sedated. I learned that day one and realized I don't even need that much to alleviate the symptoms."


"Prednisone works well when it needs to, but the side effects are horrible. I'm only 16, had my first flare when I was 14. I ended up on prednisone for almost 6 months while trying to find a treatment that worked for me (Asacol, then Remicade, etc.) and it did keep my flare in check. While I was on it, I had a huge appetite and ended up gaining close to 20 pounds. My face also got swollen, and I grew hair in some gross places like the back of my neck. After I was off it I slowly returned to my normal weight and most of the side effects disappeared. The side effects are a bummer, but other than that it does it's job."


"Worst stuff around.  Do not take this stuff! Doc started me out with 50 mg two times a day.  Wasn't relieving my pain, so got pushed to two pills every 6 hrs. It only take away some of the pain. When I wanted to stop taking the pills I went through 4 days of awful withdrawals even though he told me I wouldn't have them.  I hate that doctor now. I'm going all natural for the pain."


"My 8 y.o. was prescribed this medication to help with her aggression and hyperactivity. It did not help her, at all. I feel she had actually gotten a little worse while taking it. She had a lot of trouble falling asleep.. she would wide awake at midnight, when 1am some nights. Besides the trouble sleeping issue, she only seemed to experience one other side effect, which was nausea, but only on the first night. I gave it one month and then told her Psychiatrist that it wasn't for her."


"Started Trulicity in February, 2017 with an A1C of 10.8 and blood sugar average of 285, while on Janumet!  Now, October, 2017, I've lost 50lbs, my A1C is 5.7 and blood sugar average is 120.  Downside, I'm still getting nauseated and throwing up at least 1 day a week.  I have anti-nausea medication, but it knocks me out.  Overall, I'll take the one down day a week to keep my numbers in check."


"I started Saxenda on 4/28/17 at the recommendation of my doctor for weight loss. I have kept at the 0.6mg dosage and will not increase weekly rather every 14 days or so. I am tired and weak, extremely thirsty, my appetite is non existent. I try stay within 800-1000 calories a day but some days are harder than other to reach this goal. I have found if I have any carbs it makes me extremely nauseous and dizzy, I can no longer tolerate dairy it makes very sick to my stomach and gives me a terrible stomach ache. Constipation comes and goes. But so far as of today 5/7/17 I am down 8.5 lbs. I mostly snack all day on healthy fruits and veggies and have a small salad with chicken as my "big" meal. I will add 30-45 mins of walking a few times a week."


"Type 1 diabetic for 28 years.  Went from split dose Levemir to spit dose Tresiba.  I was dizzy and still having high DP and early evening.  Switched to dosing Tresiba  X1/d.  Blood sugars were perfect no hypos or highs.  But the headaches were so debilitating I could not participate in life.  I am going back to Levemir.  My total dose that worked on Tresiba was only 4 units ( Levemir it was 9).  Also, I totally lost my appetite and threw up a couple of times but still somewhat bizarrely gained 3 pounds! I went from 115-117.9.  I have a hunch I was starting to develope peripheral edema.  I am a medical professional so I just use my own judgement wether to continue.  I think everyone should give Tresiba a try.  But be cautious and listen to your body."


"Tysabri has changed my life. I have had 20 infusions now. At first I could feel a major "up" and then could slowly feel the medicine wearing off towards the end of the 28-day cycle. Now I don't feel much of an up or a down, but I feel consistent and "normal" again. I feel more level-headed, have consistent energy levels, and am able to work out at the gym two hours a day! The only side effect I've ever had was a bad headache on the evening of my infusion for the first 2 or 3 months. At my 6-month MRI/follow-up we found out that the Tysabri was actually causing a significant reduction in my lesions. I haven't had a relapse and only a handful of flare-ups (that last maybe an hour tops)."


"Did not work. Severe psychological and physical side effects requiring hospitalization."


"This medication was terrible. The warning about "initial" anxiety was concerning , but I figured I would give it a go anyways. This was a horrible mistake. My anxiety was so bad that I had tremors in my arms and legs and lost 2 lbs in only 2 weeks of taking it."


"I started this medication a month ago for anxiety and depression.  Immediately I started feeling different during the first few days of taking this medication. But once i started taking the medication,  I started feeling better.  I still had episodes of anxiety, stress, and depression,  but they were more manageable.  The only negative side effects were yawning,  dry mouth and inability to remain asleep during the night. My GP decided to have me switch over to sertraline this past weekend due to the trouble of sleeping. I am currently on day 3 of sertraline,  and I don't feel quite like I was when taking venlafaxine. Need to give it more time. At least I know this one will work if need to switch back."


"I was on it for years but with remeron it helped for a while but my body I guess got used to it so it stopped working.  I could never take it alone or I would never fall asleep.  Lately I just want to be able to take naps before I take my new sleep meds and still have a script for it so I tried taking it on its own again and it's a complete waste I don't even get tired.  I don't know if it's my tolerance or what but it's horrible and my sleep is horrible I've tried everything. Ugh someday something will work!!"


"I started off on a really low dose. Which I felt made a slight difference to my mood, but none whatsoever on my anxiety. When I increased the dose... it still didn't make any difference, but made me very fatigued and gave me really intense stomach pains. So, not a good experience for me."


"I have only been taking this for 5 days now and have been experiencing serious dizzy spells, and times of almost confusion. I actually almost drove through a red light yesterday, thankfully my husband was in the car. I am going to stay more focused and let the medication get in my system before I decide if I will stick with it. These migraines are getting so bad that it's worth a shot."


"I was originally on Prozac 20mg for my depression.  I found the Prozac helpful, but emotionally numbing.  I am participating in psychotherapy and it got to the point that I couldn't really access my feelings and it was interfering with my therapy. I spoke to my doctor and he switched me to Pristiq 50mg. I found that it was easy to adjust to (some nighttime sweating but that's about it).  It gives me very good control of my depression.  My irritability is also very well controlled.  However, I am now able to access my feelings when I need to (such as in therapy) and I feel less numb. I am still able to manage stress just as well as when I was on Prozac, yet I don't feel so disconnected from the world and from myself."


"35 year old female. Tumor in chest wall with cancerous nodes on lung wall. Treatment schedule was so easy. Once every 3 weeks. I felt great. NO side effects. NEVER sick. NO hair loss. Worked fulltime throughout. Taken with Xeloda. Unfortunately my cancer is more aggressive than the treatment. It only slowed the progression. Not a cure for me but definitely give it a try. Loved it! Would have given it a 10 if it worked."


"I have tried everything for my OCD. Nefazadone is the best one so far. It is an awesome medication for Intrusive thoughts."


"I have hated every second of it more than any other form of contraception (which includes a bad experience with a coil) I have gained weight, I am hormonal and emotional most of the time and I have severe headaches. Like the worst pms for the last seven weeks and I booked to have it out after five weeks because it was that bad and had to wait three weeks for an appointment. It's coming out next week and I can't wait. Nor can my partner as he hates how it's affecting my mood and my self confidence due to the weight gain. Also I train in the gym every day and I feel it stabbing into my skin with every session - like it's going to piece through my skin. Hate hate hate it. Back to the coil next. Can not recommend anything less than this!!"


"Great medicine for cyclothymia/rapid cycling ever and I mean ever-been on 175mg per day 1x for 5 years-literally saved my life. Also if you're prescribed this absolutely have your pharmacist fill with brand only."


"Read all the reviews and don't agree with any of them. I felt a huge improvement only after the 1st dose. I only took two doses so far and so far so good!!"


"I highly recommend Dysport. I have been using it ever since it became available. Dysport works much better for me, not only is less expensive it lasts a long time. I will soon be 60 years young.I used to have very deep laugh lines around my eye area into my cheeks, also between my brows and forehead. All the lines are gone.Recently I returned to Botox because it such a good deal. Unfortunately the Botox only lasted for a few weeks.Because of also using Obaji with Retiina, I think my skin looks better now than it did twenty years ago! I hope Dysport eventually becomes more affordable. I highly recommend it."


"i got the paragard at my 8 week PP appt after my first in aug 2012. had it In till October of 2013 when we decided to have another baby. I had no period for the first 4 months (I also breastfed) and had pretty heavy periods for 4 months once I started again. After those horrible 4 months I got back to regular with mild periods. Had no problems getting pregnant after removal, conceived Dec 2013.

just had my second child in separate of 2014 and get the paragard again at 8 weeks PP. I'm now 6 months PP with still no period (I'm also still breastfeeding, so we'll see once I'm done). the first time placement hurt horribly. I bled quite a bit and cramped the rest of the day. But this last time placement wasnt painful one bit. LOVE it!"


"Had a terrible dry cough and Mucinex helped break the cough. It was easier for me to cough up my phlegm."


"This product should be taken off the market.  I usually go the 7 day treatment route and two or three days in I have complete relief.  I'm four days into the one day treatment and feel worse than before I started treatment.  I called my gynecologist today and she wrote me a script for a different 7 day cream. She told me the one day is just to harsh."


"My son is 7 years old and was dianosed with adhd. He is on Metadate CD and he has been taking it for almost a month now. It seems to be helping him at school, but at home his behavior is uncontrollable and very irritable. He is on only 10 mg and his appetite is slowed down alot."


"After dealing with the horrific side effects of Avonex, and being admitted into a hospital for four days after I was suspected of having PML due to my worsening of symptoms and low white blood count (thanks to Tecfidera), I finally found the right treatment for me. I couldn't  be any more happier with Copaxone."


"My son took this medicine for about a week, he ended up having a severe reaction to it that put him in the hospital for 3 days.  He got a red, itchy skin rash all over his torso about the 8th day of taking it, he stopped taking it at that point and got a prescription for Prednisone from prompt care. Two days later he woke up and his eyes were swollen, the day after that he woke up and his entire face was swollen, we went back to prompt care and they transferred us to the Emergency room.  The hospital admitted him and kept him for 3 days because his reaction was so bad. All this just happened 2 weeks ago and his rash is just now starting to go away but now his skin is peeling and scarred.  It was a horrible and scary experience."


"This medicine saved my sanity, if not my life!  Months of unexplained pressure hives all over my body had my nerves absolutely shot.  I won't go into the details, but after MANY doctors and countless tests, I finally found a doctor who wanted me to try Atarax, 50 mg 4 times a day.  I was willing to try anything!!  The drowsiness was difficult to deal with for a long time but the hives had pretty much met their match.  I can tell if I'm late taking one or if I've forgotten altogether.  I can't live without them!"


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"I have MS and NAMENDA has improved my cognitive problems significantly in just 2 weeks."


"When i first started using Ziana, i only had acne in between my eyebrows, chin, and the nose area. My acne worsened while using it and then it got better. But after about 4 months of using it, it became ineffective. So i now have acne between my eyebrows, chin, cheeks, forehead, and the nose area. Its great at first but after a while it made my face even worse than before i used the product."


"Yet another positive review for Hypercare... I tried managing my underarm sweating for almost 10 years, too embarrassed to address the problem. Recent weight loss and a new job working at a fast-paced, hot restaurant finally pushed me to talk to my doctor about a solution to my problem. I, like others on here, was very skeptical- this had been a part of my life for a very long time and I really didn't think anything could fix it. When the box said it may take a week or so for results, I definitely did not expect the sweating to stop the next day... but it did. I worked for 10 hours in 90+ degree weather the day after applying Hypercare and I didn't experience any sweating. I urge anyone with hyperhidrosis to talk to their doctor!"


"I had some nasty warts at the vagina opening. they were really gross but, ironically, went undetected for a long long time. I used Imiquimod on them... in just two applications they were completely GONE. It was AMAZING. I did have an extremely harsh response to it, with a strong itching and irritation... not only in the vagina but in the general vulva area as well (guess my immune response to it was VERY effective). My boyfriend developed warts as well, on the pelvic area, and even though Imiquimod is working well for him, it has not been THAT effective. On the bright side, his warts are extremely tiny and difficult to see."


"I have had the paragard for 10 years now. Insertion was not that painful for me. I had my second child a couple of months prior and the pain from the Insertion was just mild cramping. My periods were very heavy to begin with and that did not change. I had no other side effects in those 10 years. I enjoyed the freedom of not worrying about BC. Now that it's time to have it removed I'm not sure whether I will have the paragard or Mirena. I've never done well with hormones which is why I chose the paragard but the idea of lighter periods is appealing."


"I have had sleep problems for years. I used to work 3rd shift and it screwed my system up. They gave me Restoril. Than lorazepam, than Ambien and than Lunesta....all failed. This pill at 50mg put me out like a light with some weird vivid dreams but I still got the best sleep in years, woke up feeling great and have been taking it now every night for about 7 months. Really  great and not addictive."


"This has helped me get my life back."


"Holy crap! I'm never using this product again! I applied the Ovule and Cream around 8:44pm and woke up around 2:30 with itching way worse than the infection itself, not to mention the burning. After trying to clean myself off I read that the drainage could burn and irritate the skin as the infection is killed off. Well, let's just say that that's an understatement and that within minutes I was in tears like never before, not unlike the tears I shed when I menstrual cramps are extremely bad or when I'm at the funeral of a loved one and I'm not a crybaby and a high pain tolerance. I just popped AZO for the infection and a couple of Extra Strength Excedrin. I feel like tearing my entire crotch out. Never again! I feel nasty!"


"Expensive if you buy the extended release, ($160 for 50mg twice daily a month). Not to mention very sedating, and weight gain."


"I was very nervous about getting the copper IUD after reading reviews, but it was much better than I expected. Insertion was definitely painful, but not excruciating. It wasn't much worse than a bad menstrual cramp. One thing that REALLY helped: I listened to my favorite song on my phone during the procedure! Seriously, do this!! Focusing on the song and taking deep breaths made the experience so much easier. My doctor suggested this, and I can't thank her enough.

The cramps for the first two days afterwards were pretty bad, but 800mg of Ibuprofen worked well. It is now the third day, and the cramps are totally gone. I'm still spotting a little bit, nothing a panty liner can't handle. All in all, the discomfort was well worth it."


"Taken for 9 months. 1 pill didn't lower BP so taking two -10 mg total. Side effects swelling ankles, fatigue, muscle pain - difficult to work with the side effects. Going to try a different drug."


"Non stop bleeding for months"


"I was prescribed these patches for pain in my knee due to chondomalacia and a dislocated knee cap. They really don't stick to my skin (even after washing the area and drying well) Also they're hard to put on the knee cap where my pain is, they just ball up and fall off after 30mins. I've found cutting the patch in half and surrounding the knee works. It helps with pain but nowhere close to being a 10/10 in my book let alone a 6/10."


"Tried Tylenol with codeine, physical therapy (14 sessions), and cortisone injection directly into left sacroiliac joint.  No relief from severe night pain in left lower back and buttocks until Celebrex.  2 days of 2 pills/day, no more pain.  A true miracle!  I feel like 'me' again!"


"I've been on Cymbalta for depression and GAD since July.  I don't think it is working.  I am still depressed and have anxiety attacks several times a week.  Have talked to my Psychiatrist about this and he just says to give it more time.  I am changing Psychiatrists after the first of the year."


"I'm 16 years old with no kids. The insert of the Mirena was very painful, and I mean so painful that I teared up and felt very dizzy after. I have used birth control pills in the past for heavy bleeding and cramping but I got break through bleeding. The first day of getting it inserted was probably the worst day, now I'm just spotting! But I do recommend this device to other teens/women who have heavy periods!"


"I have been on this birth control for 6-7 months now and it does what it's supposed to do. The first month met me with with severe, painful cramping for 48 hours straight with no relief, and I definitely had breakthrough bleeding in the first 2 months or so. After that, things have generally been smooth sailing, my period has been getting lighter and shorter in duration every cycle since then. No significant changes in mood or (facial) acne... though this cycle I have started getting acne on my back and butt which I never have experienced before. Sex drive has decreased, and haven't been able to get "wet" since the first month or so. But I still have been having plenty of sex regardless and am not pregnant, so it's doing it's job."


"Started champix 1/2/17 my stop day was going to be 14/2/17 to give me max time before stopping but I managed to stop on 12/2/17 it's only been 5 days but could never imagine going 5 hours without a cigarette before champix some bad dreams and feeling nauseous sometimes but definitely manageable"


"I'm 27 and have two children. I have had issues with other forms of birth control in the past (weight gain, insomnia, acne, etc.), but I have handled this very well. I have lost weight on it (lower than pre-pregnancy weight) and my skin is clear. I chose this over Mirena, because Nexplanon's main form of preventing pregnancy is through preventing ovulation. I would have given a "10", but I didn't have a period for five months and then I randomly had one that lasted two weeks straight. Also, there are times when my scar hurts. It is rare, but it can happen. I also have a friend who has been off of it for a year and still can't get pregnant. It's a gamble- it can be awesome or terrible."


"My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on the day of my ovulation and although I took Plan B about 18 hours later I was still super paranoid for the next week and a half or so until I took a pregnancy test that calmed my nerves. I thought that I was going to be in that 10% that still gets pregnant due to the time in my cycle that I had sex, however the pill worked perfectly with no side effects whatsoever and two weeks later I got my period. It was reading reviews online of Plan B and other situations like mine that calmed my nerves, so to anyone out there just know that this stuff really works and to not worry unnecessarily."


"Whenever I get a cold I get a wicked cough that actually makes me throw up it is so bad.  I took every cough syrup known to man and nothing worked until my dad who is a doctor tried Tussionex.  It was incredible I was better in 48 hours!  I only get a cold like this every few years but this medicine is the only one that works and doctors are afraid of it because it is a narcotic but if nothing else works why make people suffer?"


"I am 18 years old, and had severe acne on my cheeks and chin area since I was about 14. Acne was the hardest thing I have ever went through and was ruining my confidence. I went to the dermatologist and got prescribed .1% tretinoin cream and doxycycline 100mg twice a day. I was on doxy for 4 months and my acne stayed EXACTLY the same. I always read the review on this site for this product, and promised myself I would write one. I did not work for me, but that doesn't mean it won't work for you. I have been off doxy for about four weeks now and I have ZERO pimples. I do have a lot of redness and LOTS of acne scars, but use mederma and have had one laser treatment for scars and am planning on having 2 more. Stay positive... it gets better!!"


"I have horrible periods. Horrible meaning changing a super plus tampon every one to two hours with clots 7-10 days long. This includes during the night as well. Messing up clothes and sheets on my bed. My doctor recommended Lysteda before an endometrial ablation. Two pills three times a day for five days. Started on my third day. My first week, what a joke. Reduced my period maybe 30-40? If that. Gave me headaches and caused dizziness. Thanks for nothing. Ill be having a biopsy to have an ablation instead."


"I was looking forward to swapping my BCP to a lower hormonal, longer lasting option. UNTIL I started reading internet testiments. I psyched myself out so bad with the negative reviews I did happen to find, and almost called off my appointment. Alas, the morning of, I popped 800 mg of Motrin and listened to some classical music while practicing my breathing on the way to the doctor's. The whole thing took 4 minutes tops and the pain (more like an intense pinching cramp) lasted maybe a half a minute. All of that for nothing! I even got sweaty and woozy from preparing for the impending torture that never happened. I went home, proclaimed myself a superhero to my boyfriend, and even ran some errands. Oh and no kids "


"I've had MS for 25 years. Been on every med there is I think. Started Aubagio 7mos ago. The medication seems to be working however, the side effects have been very real. Hair loss has been more than minimal for me but has slowed down now. Feeling out of it is how I feel most days but I do have more energy. I do have headaches most days but they are tolerable with increased water intake. Incontinence seems to be worse but I just started a new med that is working there. I've had mouth sores and boils which I've never had before. My depression has gotten worse and I cry a lot it seems. Stomach upset and diarrhea have subsided but the dry skin is a pain.  My brain lesion activity has stopped however,  my balance, vision and endurance Are worse."


"I took Gildess Fe for years and loved it so much, but unfortunately it is now discontinued, so my doctor put me on Lutera.

The first pack of Lutera was miserable. I am the happiest person, and this pill put me a bad mood all the time. Literally everything pissed me off. I feel like I'm going through puberty all over again (in every possible way).

Also, my periods on this pill last for 9 days when it usually lasts for 3. The biggest complaint I have is how it's affected my relationship with my boyfriend of 9 years. We have not had sex in a month because I have zero sex drive.

I just finished my third pack and will be switching to Microgestin on Sunday."


"I started taking Adipex July 1. My starting weight was 268 and I lost 12lbs the first week. I have not checked my weight but I'm waiting for my 30 days to see but I notice some differences in my body and the way it looks.  I'm never hungry but I make myself eat three times a day.  I drink a lot of water and I workout now three times a week I never used to work out at all. I love this medicine. It is changing my life, can't wait to weigh myself."


"I am currently taking 30mg of this drug for depression and have found it to be very beneficial.  The first few weeks are very difficult and it can be tricky to find the correct dosage.  As this is the second incidence of depression I now need to take the drug now for 1.5-2 years, and so far it has been 1.25 years, although after that I will probably then remain on a maintenance dose.  The negative aspects that I have experienced are difficulty with orgasm, slightly drier mouth and eyes, and gas, but compared to the effects of the illness of depression, these are minor issues, and I now lead a happy and fulfilling life thanks to this drug."


"I had an intensely bad experience using Chateal. The first few weeks of taking Chateal were okay, I started to get more and more anxious as time went on and by the fourth week of taking this birth control I had a major panic attack/mental breakdown that sent me to the ER, I thought I was having a heart attack. I had numbness in my legs, arms and face. My other symptoms were major mood changes including depression and anxiety, loss of interest in life/suicidal thoughts, tightness in chest, trouble sleeping, nightmares, sleep walking, and the irritability and anger/sadness. It was terrible. "


"I have been on this medication for over 5 years with no side effects and it has lowered my eye pressure. I rate this medication more favorably than Betoptic which I was previously on which was less effective and always left a stain on my face/eye area after it dried."


"My pharmacy switched me to Gianvi a little over a year ago from Yaz. I had no negative side effects on Yaz (it was also the first birth control I've ever taken). Since switching to Gianvi, I get severe headaches that lasts 1-2 days a week before my period starts, which force me to sleep in bed all day. My periods also start early, late, and trail on for a few days after they're usually supposed to end. My acne cleared up at first, but recently it's only my acne medication, Benza-Clin, that clears up my face. (Yaz did the opposite of everything Gianvi does, despite it being the "generic" equivalent). I'm switching to a new birth control this week. I'm going to try Beyaz."


"I've been on Junel for close to 5 years. It did the job of preventing pregnancies. It didn't do much to clear up my acne. I had crazy breakouts on my forehead the first year of taking it but my body has gotten used to the hormones so I'll only get a few zits right before my period. The curious thing about this BC for me is that my period will skip to every other month. I won't get it one month, but the next month, I'll have a really heavy flow. No significant weight gain or mood swings on this pill. The only thing I despise is that it has made me incredibly dry down there and decreased my sex drive. Overall it's an alright pill and I don't hate it. Unfortunately, I have to switch to a new pill since my insurance no longer covers it."


"I just took day 1 of 7 an hour ago. I thought I was going to die 5 min after inserting the cream. The pain was so intense I was having trouble breathing at first. Shortly after I took a melatonin, 24 hour aleve, and put an ice pack down there off and on. It took an hour but I'm finally feeling a little relief. This stuff is way way WAY worse than the YI. Right now I'm

Just happy I found this page to confirm it wasn't an allergic reaction. Going to try to stick it out. I'll update on day 2... H

hopefully it's better."


"I have had 3 shoulder surgeries in 16 months. My pain medications have been changed several times. I also have had gastric bypass, so this medication upsets my stomach a lot. I am working with my doctor to change me to something that protects my pouch and liver."


"YOU WILL LOSE YOU HAIR!!! This pill has stopped my period and body from ovulating which you need as a woman to keep your healthy hair. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS !!!!"


"Given savella by my doctor. It's a miracle medicine but start slower to avoid side effects. The titration pack is too fast. Also you should stop at the dose that takes care of your pain. I was at 25 mg 2 times a day for a long time. When my stress went up the pain came back so my doctor increased me to the usual dose of 50 mg 2 times a day. Pain is gone!  There are coupons on line. I had sweats as the only side effect that went away. I'll take that over the pain any day!"


"I tried this product as a result of a bad day of allergies.  It worked as advertised, clearing out my sinuses effectively.  However, I did not read the directions thoroughly and used it for 3 days.  After I stopped, I suffered the rebound congestion, and it was horrible.  I nearly gave in to the temptation to use it again, especially since I couldn't sleep with the congestion.  Luckily, I found a simple alternative--BreatheRight strips.  They hold the sinuses open nicely, allowing me to sleep without turning to Afrin again.  Hopefully, the condition will go away."


"I love the Remeron."


"I have been on this birth control for approximately 6 months; I love not having to take pills everyday, for I am forgetful when it come to that. I read reviews, they scared me but at this point I do not think I am been affected by any of the bad symptoms of this birth control. I have not noticed any weight gain, I can still fit into all of my clothes :D nor have I noticed depression or moodiness. However, I think acne is a tiny issue, nothing major; my skin seems oily but this could be from the summer heat. Should I not gain weight with this, which is my biggest fear, I'll probably get it again after my 3 years are up."


"I just started this medication today and felt the nausea and upset stomach within an hour of taking it. Food felt to heavy for my irritated stomach so I decided to make a protein shake with a scoop of Matcha green tea powder and some Almond milk. After finishing the shake I felt relief from the nausea and my energy went up. It seems like it would work great if it didn't irritate the stomach. I'm going to give it another few days and if the nausea continues I'm stopping it."


"I started Depo-Provera in July of 2015. One month after I started spotting, then bleeding heavily. It's now almost 3 months and I'm still bleeding. I was very worried that it could've caused some other problem until I read the reviews and realized that other women are experiencing the same problem. Please stay away from this drug"


"Lost my right great toe due to a serious osteomyelits infection."


"Started with 50 mg Pristiq but still suffered anxiety.  Now taking 100 mg for the past 3 months.  Anxiety has improved.  "


"My mom has suffered from schizophrenia for over 37 years.  She has been taking Zyprexa for the past 5 years.  The improvement in her demeanor and ability to fuction through everyday activities has been phenomenal.  She is socializing and enjoying shopping and eating out again.  Thanks."


"I have been suffering from scalp psoriasis for 8 months and my dermatologist prescribed me Talconex two days ago and it's almost all gone. This is the greatest."


"On Day 4 with the 10Mg pill no more nausea! I had one lucid dream but it was fine. Day 5 no problems. I am writing again which is something I have not done in a very long time. So I am seeing positive things already! That is why I gave a higher rating. Waiting to see what happens in 2 days when I step up to the 20Mg pills. "


"Went to my PCP for an increase in Effexor as was not doing well at all.  Have had several terrible things happen in the last year and was actually feeling "crazy" suicidal.  Also found that I developed diabetes.  My physician said there had been a lot of success with Viibryd and gave me samples.  I have only been on the medication for 4 days at this time but can already tell such a difference in my life.  I am sleeping better, a little drowsy in the morning but that was happening already.  At the same time I started Metformin so the loose stools could be from either medication.  I can live with those since I am doing so much better.  In order to stop the Effexor, I am taking it every other day for one full week. "


"Viagra works great. Get a little headache from the blood pressure drop. But it works great better than I thought! My insurance would not pay for it. Brought it overseas very very cheap."


"Great product.

I never had a problem falling asleep before, I can and always could fall asleep in 2 or 3 minutes.

My problem was during the night when I would wake up at 2am and be up for the day.

With Silenor I still wake up on occasion but I go right back to sleep.

I have been taking it for months now, still works great.

Not groggy the next day.

If your problem is getting to sleep this might not be right for you.

If your problem is staying asleep or falling back to sleep after waking up during the night then Silenor will be a big help."


"At 34, I would consume upwards of 20 beers in one sitting. I'd miss work, had failed relationships, friends wouldn't want to invite me out anymore. I finally realized my drinking was a huge problem when I woke up in a jail cell and had no idea how I got there. I found Naltrexone via a TedTalk about TSM. I'm at the end of week 2 and I've not finished the 6 pack that's in my fridge since day one. I think there are 2 left, behind some food somewhere. I'll save them for a guest. Try this drug, it's early days but I feel like it's changed my life already."


"I have been taking this pill for about two weeks now and I feel very depressed. I don't feel like myself at all and I have picked up a little weight just from two weeks. I think I'm about to stop this pill because its making me into a whole different person and I don't like it one bit. I feel sad and worried all the time. Normally I'm a carefree person."


"Took my first 25 mg Briviact pill yesterday morning. Felt fine. Took another 25 mg last night, without problems. So glad to find a good med, finally! Took it again this morning, and I felt ok. Then about 2.5 hours before time to take it again, it was a completely different story  I was nervous, irritable, agitated, want to scream my head off, tense, feeling like the incredible Hulk is going to explode out of my body, want to cry, don't talk to me, don't touch me, don't look at me, don't breathe my direction, eyes darting back and forth, and serious drug withdrawal kind of feeling!!! NO!!! I WILL NOT BE TAKING MY NEXT DOSE!!!"


"This is a great pill it stops the bleeding but does give you a regular period every twenty eight days. The only con is that my breast get real tender and swell."


"It didn't work for me. I have been sneezing while taking the medicines. I will go back to other allergy medicines."


"This drug -super small dose - has changed my life.  I have been a nurse for 26 years. My stress and anxiety levels were at the max!  I just wanted to sleep on my days off and I did not want to socialize.  I was easily overwhelmed and worried constantly.  I was just awful.   I started lexapro at 10 mg and it was too much !  I backed down to 5 mg and the first 3 weeks were hell.  I felt out of body - exhausted but could not sleep - it was just an awful three weeks.  After reading many reviews to hang in there --- that's what I did.  Around week 3-4 - I adjusted.  I felt like my worries rolled off my back, I wanted to do things, I felt more energy than I had in years, I was laughing and finally listening to people did not annoy me!  Hang in!!"


"LIFESAVER. I tried antidepressant after antidepressant, all exacerbating my original anxiety symptoms- nausea, vomiting, insomnia, brain zaps, anziety, agitation, headaches/ migraines. You name it, I had it and the antidepressants made it worse.
Been on Quetiapine XR 50mg and I'm still trying to get used to how GOOD I feel. for the first time in YEARS I'm not waking up nauseous and dry-retching, appetite is normal, sleeping a blissful 8 hours a night and waking up easily in the morning, alert and awake during the day. My anxiety is just GONE. I still have emotions, I still care about things, but this feels like what I imagine a normal person feels like. e.g. I can cope without panicking!! 10/10!!!"


"I had this prescribed for a kidney stone. Took the first pill on Friday at noon. Today is Sunday - 2 days later and I passed it one hour ago.  Thanks.. it worked like a charm."


"I have been on this medication for two months.  I was given Natazia to control my heavy periods and painful cramps.  Month one I still had heavy cramps and flow for seven days.  Now in month two my period has been 11 days and heavy each day. My flow and cramps are actually heavier now.  Extra strength Tylenol is not strong enough."


"Tramadol has rather limited positive perceivable impact on opioid-tolerant patients such as myself. Chronic discomfort makes it difficult for me to focus on external tasks, but I do believe this synthetic preparation has a place in late stage rehab where patients are required to slowly step down systemic pain treatment."


"Remicade is a lifesaver.  Before Remicade, I was spending a huge amount of my time in the tub soaking because I was itching so badly.  Not anymore!  For the first time in 15 years, I am ready to wear short sleeves in public!  I have had no side effects and am about to take my 12th treatment next week.  Don't be afraid to give it a try; it's so worth it!"


"My MD prescribed me this drug for weight loss. I'm a 42 year old female who has struggled with weight all of my life, and I'm starting to have all of the health issues that are going with it. I am on my 3rd week of Victoza and I'm at 1.8 dosage. I've had some severe nausea this week, and last week burps (the rotten egg kind) but that has been mostly it. I'm not sure how much weight I've lost, but I can tell I'm losing it quickly. I simply don't want to eat. I have to force myself to eat, and when I do, my calorie intake is often times less than 1,000 calories a day. I hope the side effects settle down."


"Have been on Mirtazapine for nearly 6 months now and must say it is helping. Started off with Citalopram but not much good and had TERRIBLE headaches to start off with. Came off and went on Fluoxetine 20mg. Eventually increased to 60mg. Lost loads of weight and had chronic insomnia. Now on 45mg Mirtazapine and 20mg Fluoxetine. At last I have started to put on weight. Really look forward to going to bed as can sleep and have really weird exiting dreams. Depression is lifting too. Would recommend this but you do get restless legs at night and the munchies!"


"I had taken Wellbutrin but switched to bupropion because of insurance. Big mistake! It was like taking nothing for my depression. I ended up being a mess. I tried it several different times just to be sure, with the same result every time. I don't care that the active ingredients are the same. It did not work on me at all and was actually scary. My sister reacts the same way to the generic, so it's not just me."


"This medication has been a godsend for me. I've been on some other antidepressants, namely Cymbalta and Buspar but I couldn't quite get my head out of the funk.  Now, with Wellbutrin I feel like I'm awake and enjoying life again!"


"I usually use acyclovir to treat my cold sores. Didn't have it with me and bought abreva. This product didn't have any effect. Cold sore kept getting bigger, forming new blisters. This is the worst, more and bigger blisters than I ever had. A waste of money."


"After 9 weeks of treatment my Hep C is finally undetectable. I have extreme fatigue have had it for most of the treatment. Hopefully it will get better after treatment. Only 6 days left till I'm done treatment."


"I got this form of birth control about a year ago. The first few months were great. Had my normal period, or no period at all. Then I started breaking out and it continued to get worse. Then I started gaining weight. I gained a total of 15 pounds in 6 months. I know that is not a ton of weight. but I am 5"5 and weighed 108 pounds. I go to the gym at least 3 times a week, and I eat pretty healthy most of the time. I have never had a problem with weight until now. Other than these 2 side effects, this birth control is great. I love that you don't have to worry about it once it's in. But since my weight gain and my acne, I will be getting it removed this week."


"I started Belviq after first losing a significant amount on Weight Watchers, so progress was sort of slow for me. I lost about a half a pound a week for the three months I was on it, but my motivation level was low. The problem for me came when I tried to stop taking it.  I had the symptoms of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome pretty bad. These included lightheadedness, dizziness, tingly hands and feet, and blurry vision. This all scared me very much - I thought I was going to have a stroke. I even had what felt like an electric shock shoot through different parts of my body a few times.  I was really relieved to find out that this is a fairly common condition and only lasts 2-3 weeks, but it was pretty uncomfortable."


"The insertion was nothing, no weight gain. But now that I am working out I can't lose weight. I got it April 15 of this year. I've noticed quite a bit more acne than usual but that may be because its a hot sweaty summer. So convenient. I would definitely recommend this."


"I'm 53 years old and have suffered with cystic acne since my teens. Remember Clearasil? Harsh. Minocycline was a Godsend in my 30s, but couldn't take it while being pregnant. Now, I get occasional acne flare-ups. I tried Clyndamycin, it was ok. I just started Aczone and it seems to be putting the acne to rest. My copay was also $100. So, I went to the Aczone website and you supposedly get discounted up to $250 if you have commercial insurance. Fill out your info and get a discount card online."


"My doc prescribed me 20mg of hysingla and this has to be the most useless drug I've ever been prescribed. I have extreme spinal stenosis and this pain med not only was hard to get but it was super expensive as well. Like $200! My insurance wouldn't touch this drug! I experienced no pain relief with this drug and I took it for 2 months. I finally put my foot down and told the doc this med just does'nt work and to quit playing around giving me these useless medications and to give me something that works.  I'm now on 10mg of percocet and it helps me get through the work day. Heck of a lot better than useless Hysingla."


"My Dr. prescribes this for me every fall/winter.  I get a cold, it turns into bronchitis and then I can't sleep or function normally due to the horrible coughing.  I take it about an hour before I go to bed and I sleep like a baby, no coughing and wake up refreshed and ready to go.  Side effect is I feel a little groggy until around 11 am but that's not a big deal for me when you aren't coughing and able to sleep."


"When I took Diovan with HCTZ, it took a couple of weeks to get my blood pressure down to 125/80.  I am an active 61 year old male that plays tennis and walks 40 minutes a day. Then my health plan would only cover the generic valsartan with HCTZ. It was fine. Lately, my valsartan was made by a generic manufacturer McLeod's.  All of a sudden my blood pressure shot up to 180/100.  I now have to take 5 mg. amlodipine to get my blood pressure normal."


"I have been on my birth control for a month now, I've been eating a lot lately and breaking out. Before I started the pill I have read other reviews on it and I was worried about some what. Now that I have been on it I want to change it already. I had my period for three weeks stright now and it is very heavy. Everyone's bodies are different, but I am 134 pounds and 5'3. "


"Hey! Girls I want to share my experience to help you guys not be scared like me .... I took plan b on August 30 me and my bf had sex w/ a condom but something ended up happening and it looked like the condom was slipping he told me not to worry cause he feels nothing came out ... But of course I freaked out and I got him thinking twice after an 1hr of having sex we went out and bought the pill $50bucks ... I took it after 1hour or so my boobs felt like melons and my headaches a week past no period the second week I got it I got my period 2 weeks late ! It's okay !! Don't be scared :)"


"I recently turned 40 and was diagnosed with prostatitis. Once cured from that I experienced very soft erections for about a month. I experienced that same symptom several months prior to that, but it wasn't as consistent. My Dr. gave me a sample pack of the 5mg Cialis and I took one. I felt the affects about 15 minutes later and it was amazing! I've read some other reviews where users felt like they were 20 again, and it's 100% true! It was solid, thicker and longer (from the fullness) like I used to be. My wife accused me of trying to hurt her LOL. Of course I wasn't, but that was one hell of a compliment. She hasn't allowed me to take any more because I'm still the same way, 7-days later. What a pill!"


"I started Adipex (phentermine) on June 26th 2012. I weighed 239 lbs and I am 5'4, 42 year old female. I had the typical spare tyre that women have a tendency to get over 40. I was obese and in danger of getting a number of diseases that would have affected the rest of my life such as diabetes,  hypertension,  heart disease. I have come a long way I am down to 178 lbs as of today. I am beginning to have a show down in results. I need to increase my exercise as I only lost 6 lbs the last month. I did however manage to lose 11 pounds over thanksgiving and Christmas. The doctor is extremely pleased with my progress as is my husband.  He has a new wife. I have never felt better.  I have dropped 10 sizes.  28 pounds to goal. Go me."


"The medication worked well for 6 months with no sexual side effects. However, after that, I have noticed that Trintellix not effective as used to be and I dealt with low libido. Once I stopped the medication, my sexual desire was back.  Overall, the medication deserves a trial especially if your insurance covers it. Good luck every one."


"I've been on 15mg of Mirtazapine for about 8 years.  I was put on this medicine for insomnia.  It works perfectly 99% of the time as long as I take it about 1.5 before after eating.  If I eat anything later, it doesn't work.  It has not increased my appetite, however when I was first put on it, I was on 45mg, which did make me hungry.

I have a 3.5 year old who goes to preschool at 8, but gets up around 5.  I go to bed at 7.  I stop eating at 4, take my meds at 5:30, and by 7 I fall asleep pretty quickly.  If I eat after 4, the medicine will not put me to sleep.  I have to take Ambien."


"I went on Tikosyn during 4 day stay in hospital in Feb. 2016 for initiation. I had already failed 3 antiarrhythmics, and my second cardioversion lasted about a week, and I had had very serious side effects from flecainide and propafenone which both sent me to the emergency room.  Four hours after the second dose of Tikosyn I locked into sinus rhythm and stayed there.

I have had some 3-4 abbreviated runs of irregular HR lasting less than 2 mins. each from Feb. through July, but I'm still very happy.  This is one of the few drugs I have ever taken that works, with no side effects that I am aware of.  It has given me my life back.  I am able to ride bikes, walk 3-5 miles per day, and generally feel normal.again.  I hope it keeps working!"


"I had no decrease in symptoms but had a feeling of electrical charges. I tried to stick it out but it was terrible."


"150 mg per day has left my knees completely pain free! Unfortunately, now my dr. wants me to take less, to avoid doing damage to my stomach."


"I've been on the patch for 2 months and I love it. I dont have to remember to take a pill everyday and it increased my breast size."


"I love that I chose to use Implanon as birth control. I have had very minimal side effects (just a little fatigued at times), and have only had 2 periods in 6 months. I generally have good reactions to birth control, and if you do, too, I would definitely recommend this!"


"I have spinal stinosis and have tried the gontlet of pain relievers.  I have found Norco to be one of the best that I have tried.  I take one number 10/750 every 6-8 hours and I find it keep's me feeling the best I can with the condition I have."


"I didn't get pregnant, but my vagina produced a ton of creamy white discharge ever and led to a yeast overgrowth in my gut, upsetting my body's overall pH. It made me anxious and I had trouble sleeping.  Periods were incredibly light, like spotting, but with unbearable cramps. Not a fan of this BC."


"I took three tablets last night. I expected all the things that are mentioned in other reviews. I did not even have any cramping. I woke up at my usual time. I did not have a sudden urge to use the bathroom. I just tried to go and was able to. I do have diarrhea and have gone a few times already, but I expect to get diarrhea when I take a laxative."


"I tried Cymbalta unsuccessfully (intolerable side effects) before one of my doctors had me try Pristiq. Side effects are not too bad. This may be helping with my Fibromyalgia pains."


"I've had Mirena for 4 months now and I love it. I've read so many stories about the excruciating pain women have felt during insertion, but for me it was no worse than a period cramp and it didn't last very long at all. By the end of the day I was back to normal. There was some light spotting at first. I love that I don't have to remember to take a pill every morning or else I'd probably be pregnant again. I would definitely recommend it."


"I had been coughing for several nights in a row, waking up about 3 times a night and, of course, having trouble going back to sleep because of the cough.  I also had the nasal congestion game going on (i.e., sleep on your left side and the left side of your nose plugs up, roll over, and the right side plugs up).  I hate that game.  I had some Cheratussin AC from last year and I read the bottle.  It hadn't expired yet, one month left.  I took the higher recommended dose (it had two dosages on it, a low and a high).  I went back to bed and slept the entire night through.  This stuff worked great for me and I would recommend it.  I did wake up with a little bit of a headache, but it wore off after coffee and 15 minutes."


"I am sharing, because I have been searching all over to see if anyone else had experience with restless legs syndrome and gabapentin following an injury. Last year I got hit by a car, broke my femur (in half). Besides the injury I suffered from EXTREME swelling in my lower leg, that often comes with this kind of injury. I also suffered what is called a Morel Lavelle lesion, a very mean injury by itself. All this caused the onset of RLS and the surgeon put me on gabapentin, been taking it for about 10 months. I have tied to reduce it, but no such luck, the sensation without it is crazy. So glad he did and that there is medication to control it."


"Overall I have found this the best for me. I can have a normal life which enables me to work full time and support myself no major side effects except I have to watch my diet."


"I have had the implant in for 8 months now. Insertion was easy, and it has never caused any pain at the site. I however have experienced terrible mood swings, depression, anxiety, rapid weight gain, loss of hair, excruciating period pains including passing huge clots of uterine lining! Not to mention a faint vaginal odour, random blisters on my hands, moles developing halos around them, and I now have two random white patches of hair on my scalp! My experience has been terrible and continues to be so! I have kept it in because everyone says to give it time before it starts balancing out. I hate what it's doing to me, and I am getting it out as soon as I can. I cannot recommend this product at all."


"I was a patient in the trials."


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"I ended up with Pulmonary embolisms (pe) in both of my lungs. I've never had anything that could compare to this. Neva Eva Again!!!"


"I'm a  mother of 2 after reading the reviews I can see where my irritability has been coming from with my kids.

Other than that no issues"


"I was on Paxil and switched to Lexapro a few years back (3) and have not had many side affects. It really does calm me down so I have become a nicer person, and shrug off things that I would normally go crazy about, less shouting etc. I take 20mg. I do feel it has made me lazier and as a result I have been putting on some weight as I exercise less. It does affect orgasms which are much harder to pull off and takes incredible effort. I tried 3 times to go off the drug cold turkey, with terrible results. I just became depressed. After a few days I just went back on it again and after 15 minutes felt the glow of calm come into my body and I was "normal" again.  It is addictive, to quit, definitely need to decrease dose gradually."


"I've never been thin, always overweight/obese. My appetite is voracious, and I have poor metabolism related to thyroid disease. Within the last year, I have tried countless times to lose weight with no results. I've been on Belviq for 2 weeks. It took about 4-5 days before I noticed any change in my appetite and until that time, I did not lose any weight. However, since the medicine has built up in my system, my appetite and cravings are down and my self control is up. I have lost 8.6 lbs. in 10 days. I am working out as well and counting calories, which is much easier to do with the added self control. My only complaint is mild joint/back pain. I can still overeat if I make/allow myself, so you have to be dedicated to losing weight."


"Symbicort works well as a maintenance medication for my COPD. I use in combination with Spiriva. The only down side is that it causes anxiety and "jitters" for me. I am already an anxious person so this can be a problem."


"Well.. I have suffered from acne for a while. For about 6 months, I have been on aczone and only break out occasionally with a tiny zit or two which I'm linking to lack of water consumption. It has done an amazing job of clearing up my skin. Would highly recommend it!"


"The best. Little or no side effects."


"I have been on yaz for 5 weeks i have put on 7kilos wake up to swollen fingers have sore hard breast completely no sex drive and the worst a week after taking yaz i got a chest infection thought was viral had antibiotics its now 4 weeks of chest infection googled yaz symptoms and saw it can cause upper respiratory infectuions omg couldn't belive a month of hardly being abile to breath time off work and doctors visits to descover its yaz causing it i stoped it today and have had a bad head ache tonight hope its out of my system quickly"


"I've been on Tramodol for 6 months for back pain. I can't take narcotics like codeine, oxycodone, etc, as they make me terribly dizzy and nauseous, as well as give me pounding headaches. But I can take Tramodol without any of those effects. Tramodol also doesn't give me a "high" like many painkillers, so I'm never tempted to take extra just to get a buzz. I've been afraid to go beyond the 150 mg/day prescribed by my doc, but there are days when 150 just doesn't feel like enough, so I need to talk to my doc about an increase at times. Overall, this med does a fair job at controlling chronic pain without causing side effects. It's worth trying to see if it will work for you."


"Got my paraguard on my period, I'm 22 and never have had a child. My doctor numbed my uterus beforehand, the insertion was a few deep strong cramps and feeling like being prodded, but nothing too crazy. The first few hours I was having some sharp cramps, after the numbing wore off I almost went to the ER, it felt like I was having contractions and giving birth. Advil didn't help at all. My doc called in Tylenol #3 and it helped a lot mixed with Advil and the pain subsided after a few days like she said it would. 3 months in and I've already dropped 15 pounds from not being on hormones anymore! The cramps are non-existent now when I don't have my period. My periods were light-moderate and now they're heavy. My bf can't feel the strings! 8/10"


"(Update)7 weeks on the contrave pill. 0 lbs lost. Still the side effect fatigue all the time still manage to exercise and diet. My doctor recommended 3 months on the pill but for me it is been a waste of money. Very disappointed. I'll stop taking them not willing to spend more money in something that doesn't work for me."


"Have only been on the pill for two weeks and I'm already wanting to switch. It feels like I'm battling depression all over again. All I want to do is lay in bed and cry. My boobs have gotten smaller.  I have hot flashes, I sweat like a bloody animal, I'm dizzy, have completely lost my appetite. I'm nauseous every time I make myself eat. I have been bleeding for 14 days straight, and it looks like it's not going to stop. My eyes won't stop itching, my stomach is always upset. This pill is no good. But hey my skin is perfect. So worth right? No. I miss condoms."


"I've only taken one shot, it has been somewhat of a last ditch effort to provide some pain relief from endometriosis and polycystic ovaries.  The first month was great, no pain and very little spotting.  The second month has been horrible, I had a period for 2 1/2 weeks and the other 1 1/2 I had spotting along with horrible (at times) pain that even Lortab won't fully control.  Doctor gave me estrogen to stop bleeding and that took a week.  As of now I am not taking another shot. I told my husband that I can feel this bad for free.  If this third month goes okay I may reconsider. I've tried everything and its bad...looks like hysterectomy is next step."


"Of all medications I have taken for mental illnesses, Seroquel has been the most effective. It started working almost immediately. At first 25mg nightly, then 50mg, to 75mg, to 100mg only at bed time due to the drowsiness that accompanies it. I now take 150mg at bed and 25mg with breakfast and 25mg at lunch time which is keeping anxiety at bay. It required an increase monthly for me until now. The biggest benefit was treatment of insomnia, which in turn helped me manage my days better. It hasn't been effective in preventing or even reducing the effects of mania which is why it didn't get a full 10/10 from me. The worse side effect has been the constant weight gain."


"I had it for a boil it work very quick I had 500 milligrams 2 times a day for 1 week was very effective."


"I'm currently 27 years old, and my first opiate I tried and fell in love with was Hydrocodone. I got addicted almost instantly, I was on it for a total of 2.5 years, dosing 100mg daily.
Then I got into Oxycodone, from 2 reasons, tolerance and potency, used Oxy for 3 years, using 180mg daily. Then I went on to Diamorphine, using it for 1.5 years. That's 7 total years of heavy Narcotic use. My withdrawal almost killed me from dehydration, stayed in the hospital for 3 days, until I got discharged to go to the Methadone clinic by the RN. My insurance doesn't cover Rehab, so Methadone was my only option. I can say this proudly, that Methadone saved my life. From chasing the pills just to 'feel good' to having a beautiful wife and family."


"My doctor put me on this medicine for dysmenorrhea. I LOVE this birth control pill. I have NEVER had any bad side effects from it, no acne, no mood swings. I only have light bleeding/no bleeding and cramping when I do have my periods, which only last 2-4 days. But the best part, NO WEIGHT GAIN. I have actually lost 30lbs since I have been on it. I really love this pill and would not go to any other birth control pill."


"Very effective medicine, get gastric issues though as side effect. Using since 1 year."


"I took this drug as prescripted 1 pill once a day for 24 weeks. I did not have any side effects, a true miracle drug.

I have taken two other forms of treatments and the side effects were unbelievably bad and results were nothing! Except for having daily diarrhea for nine months and a heart attack which left me with A-fib of my heart."


"Drysol worked perfectly. I'm not sure why my hands sweated so much, perhaps they were sweaty cause I have really bad anxiety. Either way Drysol stopped it. Now I don't have to worry about if my hands are sweaty when I need to shake someones hand or avoid even shaking it. Drysol is amazing and has changed my life. "


"This medicine caused vomiting for me, whether my stomach was empty or not. I wish I could tolerate it, because it's a good treatment, but for those who are sensitive, this is not a good medicine."


"I took this about one hour after unprotected sex, he pulled out and when he finished he didn't finish inside of me but some of his semen did land on my area, and of course I started freaking out. So I went to the nearest Walmart and bought this Plan B pill. This happened on July 17th, and my period was due for around July 28th-30th somewhere around those days. I didn't experience many side effects, just some cramping in my abdomen and a little above my hips & this went on for about 2 weeks on and off. I was very worried but I was trying not to stress too much because stress does affect your period, but I'm glad to say that I got my period on July 30th and it was like my usual monthly period :)"


"I went to the ER a couple weeks ago with a severe migraine, I normally take Fiorcet for a preventative so I don't get them, it didn't work this time and I ended up in the ER, they gave me Benadryl, Toradol and the dreaded Compazine via IV, I've never had Compazine before in my life and my expericance was so awful, about 5 minutes after it was administered I had a full blown panic attack and thought I was going to die, I almost ripped my IV out and wanted to run out, I cried to my nurse how scared I was, Dr ordered a big dose of Ativan and completely knocked me out, the next 24 hours after I was in a complete haze and out of it. I would NEVER recommend this drug ever..."


"I took the pill 20 or so hours after unprotected sex and when I woke up in the morning, I had almost immediate results. I woke up with lower abdominal pains (which is normal), and went about my daily routine. I started to experience a great amount of fatigue and I really honestly just wanted to sleep the whole day. I am telling you, the side effects are not too bad. Although, I missed my period. After I missed my period I began panicking but today I got my period! All is well, please do not stress out if you haven't gotten your period. Mine was 4 days late but this pill really works and it is worth the 50 or so dollars! :)"


"28/m/150lbs.  I've had a bad flare up of ulcerative colitis for a month and finally went to the G.I. doctor.  Currently I'm on Asacol HD 4 pills-800mg a day.  The medicine seemed to barely work and eating right did nothing to help.  Doctor prescribed prednisone and the bathroom visits have been drastically reduced along with bleeding.  He also told me not to be Mr. Healthy when it comes to eating, just eat all American food-burgers/pizza/hot dogs that will go right through.  I'm on my fourth day of prednisone and it has worked wonders.  Only side effects so far is the medicine is like drinking a lot of coffee. I'm wired all the time.  My advice to all is if you are having a flare up go to the doctor right away and don't wait, prednisone really helped."