"I am an adult with ADD it has been a struggle my entire life. I am successful but as I moved up the ranks I have much more paper work and schedules to keep which is very hard for me. I have been on lots of different meds which all did not work or had bad side effects. I now take 50mg Vyanse every morning and it is great no side effects after the first 3 days I took it and it helps me stay on task with no evening crash."


"I had mild water retention (about 5lbs), moderate bloating with abdominal pain, and persistent diarrhea while taking this pill.  The first few days of taking Junel I had nausea, vertigo, and blurred vision.  The nausea and visions problems disappeared within three days, but the other side effects continued with use.

I was taking this for endometriosis to try and help relieve my cramps.  I was disappointed because instead of having pain only the first couple of days of my period, I was left with daily abdominal pain and then my period pains were definitely elevated (from and 8 to a 9 on my pain scale).

I'm off this pill now, though, because I experienced migraine with aura."


"So, Macrobid can certainly have some uncomfortable side effects. Most of these are preventable/treatable with headache pills, taking it with lots of food, and probiotics. If you are allergic, that is not the fault of the medicine, nor is it yours. That's just the way the cards were dealt.

Macrobid, or nitrofurantoin, is very good for UTI treatment and the methods it does so makes bacteria unlikely to build resistance to it. Macrobid should be the first option before general antibiotics for this reason.

Macrobid works very well and usually is taken twice daily (breakfast, dinner). For me, I had fatigue and headaches but they left after two days. After that, I felt fine for the remaining 8 days. And it worked!"


"I have had an Overactive bladder for my whole life. This medicine is the only one that has helped me, and I have had zero side effects from it. I have been taking this for 5 years now. No issues. Still on the 5mg dose."


"After first month of taking Epclusa, I am undetectable!"


"It must be my body but this medicine works within 30 minutes to an hour after ingestion. This is fast acting per the information I researched. I only had a sinus infection in my left nostril and it cleared up where I was able to breath through my nose without an issue. I used to carry around tissue for this purpose. No side effects for me."


"Before minastrin my periods were extremely irregular, fairly heavy, and accompanied by cramps strong enough to cause vomiting, acne, breast tenderness, and headaches. Minastrin was a miracle. My periods now only last 2 to 4 days, are extremely light, and they happen at the same time every month and never on weekends. I never gained weight either. The only negatives that I've noticed are the first week of pills I was nauseated every morning but that passed, it causes some mood swings that my parents noticed as well, and my cramps haven't fully gone away but they are much more manageable due to regular period and only last 2 days instead 4. With these negatives though I strongly recommend it."


"I've only been on this medication since the 18th of this month, but one thing that I have noticed with this medication is that it is helping me to not have a constant appetite.  I was not only needing help with depression, but I was also needing help with weight loss and at this point I don't know how the weight-loss will/will not work with med, but I do know that I do not have an appetite like before taking this. And for that I am very grateful. I also understand that it could take 3 to 4 weeks before I notice the effects for the depression.  I am hopeful!"


"My vagaina is on fire!!!!!! When I say this is the 7 day cream from hell you will literally want to thow your vagaina away and get a new one. PLEASE beware! I have been up all night I can't sleep. I wish I would have read the reviews first. Now I know I'm not alone. The itching is at a all time high as well. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. Monistat needs to figure out what ingredients are not agreeing with the female body ASAP If they want to stay in business."


"I've been on Sertraline since June and now it’s November. So let’s call it 5 months.

I started off very small dosages. Eventually increasing all the way to 150mg a day (which I’m on now).

I’m 34, Male. The side effects make it very very difficult to ejaculate and very, very hard to have a good nights sleep. Both problems are a direct result of the Sertraline.

The positive side - less frightened and less scared. Less anxiety. Less depressed. I actually feel good. I do not think I’m ‘high’ or ‘delusional’. I am still 100% my normal self but my fears and worries and low mood seem to have went way down. I actually look forward to waking up now. hope it lasts. Starting these was definitely the right thing to do."


"This is my second bout of anxiety and depression in 2 years, 2 years ago I was prescribed citalapram and I dealt with it and finally got myself back on track and ended up stopping the citalapram but sure as anything the depression and anxiety returned this time 2 years later  the doctor prescribed me sertraline 50mg. OMG for any of you that haven't had depression before don't accept how this drug makes you feel, I had 1 tablet and I felt so bad - worse than I felt without it. This isn't normal after going through this before I know how you should feel. I've never had a medication so harsh that makes you feel so bad, as I said citalapram is what I took last time and tomorrow I'm back to the doctors to get some cos this stuff is just harsh."


"I have been trying to lose weight on my own for a year. I have hypothyroid issues, was 252 plus pounds, 5'9", 60 y/o female. I ate 1300 to 1500 calories per day, vigorously exercised 3 x a week and lost 17 lbs. over 9 months. Then it stopped cold, no matter what I did I couldn't lose any more weight. After talking to my doctor about my frustration about my slow metabolism,  she prescribed Qsymia. I started in mid September and I've lost 17 lbs more in 2 months. I'm now down to 217 and falling. I feel good, and plan to keep going. Biggest side effects are fatigue and constipation.  I can handle that.  I like being able to feel my hip bones again."


"I began taking klonopin when it first came on the market in the 80's. When nothing else would even touch it, klonopin stopped my severe anxiety and panic attacks completely within the first week. Klonopin gave me my life back. I never thought I would be anxiety and panic free but I was and still am. This drug continues to be a miracle for me. I was on 4 mgs a day when my panic/anxiety was at its worst, but I am now on a low maintenance dose of 0.5mgs 2x a day. It's not for everyone, but for those who benefit from it, it's a godsend. Don't be afraid to try it. It changed my life for the better. Hands down, a miracle drug for me."


"I was started on Prozac 20mg earlier this week after trying Lexapro previously, and I have already noticed a huge difference! Before, my anxiety and depression got to the point where it was difficult for me to socialize, or to feel like I was "all there". Felt like I was always fighting through a dense fog. The inability to concentrate was exhausting. This medicine feels like it is, slowly but surely, clearing that foggy feeling. I am looking forward to the next few weeks, as I was told that is when it would reap its benefits entirely. I would highly recommend."


"If your reading this I know what your going thru. With or without medication therapy if you can make it to your 4th 24hours without using, you're out of the woods. I saw so many success stories posted here, you can do it too! Trust me don't give up. You're going to feel completely nuts for the first 3 days if ur going cold turkey - when u get to day 4 your good as new. If ur going the sub. route once you take your last bump or shoot that last shot of H. If u can just hold on for about a minimum of 16hrs from your last dose which should put u at about moderate withdrawal.. think of it as the last time you,ll EVER have to feel like this. Wait 16-18hrs (preferably 18hrs) then put that suboxone under your tounge n lay down. 10-20min later ur 100% golden"


"I got Implanon inserted a month and a day ago and I couldn't be more excited!  I was a little nervous as I've never been on a progestin only birth control method (always been on combination hormones), but so far, so great!  The procedure was super easy.  I did have a bruise that lasted about 2-3 weeks and my period that I had when I got it implanted lasted about 2 weeks as well (which made me nervous I was going to be a constant bleeder on this!), but since then, nothing!  It looks like I will be one of the lucky few to not have any bleeding on this birth control method.  But, even if I do, the idea of not having to think about birth control for 3 years (I always forgot pills), is so exciting to me, I don't think I'll care!"


"I've used this product before with no problems.   However, I took a dose at 6AM this morning because of a nagging cough and have been extremely sick ever since.  Horrible diarrhea, dizziness and nausea.  Sitting in bed with a trash can next to me wishing that I would just throw up so I'd feel better.  I hope this doesn't last 12 hours.  I'm getting to old to waste a day in bed."


"I got the implant in January of 2014 after my daughter was born. It was easily inserted, painless and only left a tiny dot of a scar. I did get a period the first month which last 18 days. I was very worried that it would continue like that and considered getting it removed, but after the period ended I went over a year before I had another one, which lasted only 2 days. Now a year and a half later I am starting to get short periods (2 days) every two months. I think the implant is wonderful. I like not having to worry about taking a pill or having condoms on hand every time my husband and I wanted to get intimate. The only real negative thing about it has been the weight gain; about 15 pounds that just won't come off! :-)"


"I started Victoza 2 weeks ago with the 0.6 dose for four days and then increased to 1.2. On about day 10 I had a rough day of feeling sick to my stomach. Stayed home from work and slept it off.  Since then I have some feelings of mild stomach sickness, but I find if I just get busy I forget.  I have lost about 5 lbs but most importantly my blood sugars are down in the 110 to 120 range with morning spikes at 150. Far better than the 190  I was running all the time.  There are times when I feel full and eat less, not always, but this is giving me a real opportunity to re-evaluate my portions at meal time.  I hope the medicine continues to work and if I can lose about 40 lbs, keep it off, manage my food, I must just be able to control type 2!"


"I was prescribed 10mg 3x a day. Was advised to take it at night because it would most likely make me sleep. I took it about 2 hrs after I ate and immediately started feeling groggy. I slept well for about 2 hrs but then woke up with severe stomach pains. After about 2 hrs of walking, drinking water, hot compresses, I started to get diarrhea and then vomiting. I'm so tired but my stomach feels like it keeps cramping over and over and it's super painful. I would not recommend this drug. I would rather have the shoulder pain."


"I have been suffering from adult acne for over a year and finally plucked up the courage to see the dermatologist for the first time in my life and boy, am I glad I did!  I have been using Epiduo paired with an oral antibiotic (Solodyn) for about 1 1/2 months and my skin already looks better.  I did have the redness on my first application (like a sunburn) and there was a good amount of dryness around my mouth for the first few weeks, but if you stop applying to those dry areas, it gets better. I also experienced some burning - but only in the dry areas. I didn't really have an initial breakout, just a few little pimples that were NOTHING like the huge cysts that I had been so used to getting.  Another pro - my skin is SO SOFT now."


"I have taken several medicines for depression and anxiety in the past. None have worked and would cause me to have terrible insomnia at night. Celexa has been great. At first I experienced dizziness and was very sleepy. I also had nausea and GI upset. After a week, the side effects went away. I feel more relaxed and do not worry about things that used to stress me out. I sleep great at night. I take 10 mg at night. I am so glad I tried this medicine."


"Severe diarrhea and fatigue"


"I've been dealing with vertigo for 8 years. It got to the point that I literally thought I may die one day, since the spinning would (rarely) get so fast that I couldn't see. It was making my life more of a hell than an actual life, as I was scared to leave my house. 6 months ago I was diagnosed with meniere's and put on a water pill 1x per day and valium to use only as needed. I just can't explain to you how much it has helped me!! I have my life back! But, I never leave a room without carrying the bottle of valium with me, just in case."


"I was offered this medicine by my doctor to try after 30 years of suffering with migranes. Within 20 minutes the symptoms are gone. The heavy feeling across my chest, arms and neck and difficulty swallowing are inconvenient, but I am functional and it is easier to tolerate than a 3 day incapacitating headache. The cost almost floored me. $187.00 for 8/ 20 mg. pills. I will only use it under the most extreme circumstances."


"Ineffective. Stayed awake. Restless night. Eyes are heavy but unable to sleep."


"I just finished treatment. I am going for my blood work today. Overall, Epclusa was manageable but I did experience very low energy days, brain fog, insomnia. But I think that is a result of sleep deprivation. Mood fluctuations were extreme some days. Nonetheless, I feel hopeful.

All blood work has been normal so far...!"


"This is the only thing that works for me, have tried Nexium Prilosec and countless other stomach medications. Always go back to Prevacid."


"I am selecting GERD only because I can't get a correct diagnosis. Been taking Prilosec, Prevacid etc with no help, symptoms include pain that mimicked heart attack, anything I eat feels "Stuck" halfway down esophagus, vomiting almost everything I eat or drink, night time is a horror; acid runs right up into nose and vomit 4-5 times per night

Nexium almost immediately stopped all symptoms with no side effects

I'm not a Doctor but all I can say is it has been a miracle for me"


"I have take LoSeasonique for 9 months now (3 packs). At first it was great and I was all excited about 1 period every 3 months. I was wrong. This was my first birth control ever! At first I had mood swings, I'd be fine then next thing I'm angry then I'm crying over something stupid. I can handle the mood swings but the spotting was horrible. I would get my bleeding into the 5th week mark and then it would go away for a few days then come back and wouldn't stop until maybe 3 days of the sugar pills. My skin had cleared up but now when I get pimples they scar. oh and the sex life was gone of the bleeding. I stopped taking it just today and I can already feel my hormones getting crazy. "


"I became ill in 1982 at age 33 with encephalitis, brain damage on temporal lobe, and grand mal seizures.  The next year I was also diagnosed with Lupus in addition to epilepsy.  It took 5 years and NIH treatment of 250 mg of Mysoline/ 3 times a day to control my seizures.
It has been controlling my seizures and I am now 65.
AARP denied my brand name Mysoline for seizures even though I was going to pay high co-pays. We pay our own insurance so this is a real problem.  The worst is fighting AARP to pay their part when I know Mysoline works for 27 years.  How  can a person at a desk just suggest other medicines to take when your doctor and you state that this is the best one for you.  "


"I have suffered from this condition starting in my 30's....antibiotics made me nauseous, other prescription ointments didn't help much either.  Now I was given a wash, it doesn't smell too bad and it seems to be working already very well after two uses.  My face is much less red and the postules are already going away, too.  I am confident that this medication will help me out a great deal"


"I know everyone is different but I had to have skyla removed after one week due to the pain it caused."


"I'm trying not to freak out. I just had a baby 2 months ago today actually, so I'm not wanting another one right away. But last night we decided to not use a condom but my partner did pull out. But I was still so worried and freaking out. So today he went and got the plan b it was about 19 hours after we had sex everyone's stories made me feel better, I'm suppose to start in 5 days still a bit nervous thou"


"I was prescribed 10mg pills for insomnia; I fall asleep readily, but can't stay asleep for more than 2 hours at a time. That's partially due to having dry mouth; drink something, have to go to the bathroom, wake up with a dry mouth, drink something, go to bathroom - vicious cycle. I'm awake for about 15 minutes after each episode.
I took doxepin for 4 days out of 9. I started having very vivid dreams, to the point that I did not know what was actually real the next day. I also started feeling "who am I?", "where am I?","what am I doing here? - in other words, very disoriented. I had walked to a neighbor's house to get paperwork for the Civic Assn. I truly had no clue what the lists were, or what they were for. I glad I made it back home."


"I put up with pain in lower back after strain for a week,  I tried the voltaren gel before bed,  it gave me relief from pain initially but I woke up at 4am in even worse pain. I'm not going to use again.  I'm going back to tumeric and black pepper, and heat packs and stretches."


"75 next year and despite gym work, young attitude, good looks and bod (for 74) prostate and ED have been real problems for some time. Tried 5 mgs daily for almost 1 month, and prostate benefits not too impressive. Depending on mood (psychological issue?)  10 to 20 mgs good for ED if not a bit mechanical. May trial again for a while though price here in Oz  round $150 for 4 weeks @ 5mgs a day is no plus!"


"Hi everyone! I've been on Reclipsen for over a year now and I didn't think it was that bad. I thought I had finally found my birth control but now I have changed. I loved this pill because it really controlled my periods and cramps. I had little cramps and lighter periods, but my period wouldn't start until 3 days after taking the sugar pills. I've been reading other comments about headaches and I can agree that I have had headaches every other night but they weren't bad. I could still fall asleep. I am changing to a different pill because I didn't like how I gained weight on this pill. I gained 10 pounds at least, and I've been getting heavier. It's really hard to lose the weight on this pill also. time for a change!"


"Overall, it is doing okay. I do sweat alot and it does interact with other medicines which I'm on."


"This is the only migraine treatment that has ever had any effect for me.  I've tried everything the is for migraines. The doctors even gave me anti-depressants to see if that would help and blood pressure pills even though I already have low blood pressure. They even tried giving me a strong dosage of muscle relaxers. Nothing at all helped my migraines until Treximet.  This is the best medication out there for migraines."


"Have been taking temazepam  to counter waking up at 3 am every night for many years.  It has helped me sleep through the night, but I am noticing more confusion, memory problems, some balance issues, dizziness, lethargy.  I have cut back from 2 pills/night to 1 with some difficulty with getting to sleep.  I would like to slowly cut my dosage once again to see if it would clear up what I think are the side effects  of taking this medication.  I would like to get off it completely and see if yoga and relaxation CDs might help me instead."


"Amlodipine 10mg is helping to lower my blood pressure but the side effects are troublesome i.e. swollen feet, ankles, knees and also occasional dizziness."


"EXTREMELY addicting and after a while you need more AND more to sleep. Also, in mornings I would find cooked meals, tv and lights on, and scary time I found bicycle out front! !!  STAY AWAY FROM THIS AND LANISTA."


"I was diagnosed with Metastic Breast Cancer five years ago and have been on Faslodex for four years which has made my cancer stable.  The side effects I experience are; sweating, hot flashes again, severe bone pain, nausea, fatigue big time, constipation, etc.  It is worth it to me because it is all tolerable and the other alternative is my cancer would start growing again.  I call this my chemo because it is stopping my cancer.  I am also losing all my teeth because of dry mouth and don't know if that is from the Faslodex or the harsh chemo I was on before."


"I used this product but felt tired and feel it also affects my sexual function, that was not an issue before use."


"I have been taking this medication for high blood pressure and experience pounding and a high pitch ringing in my left ear."


"My experience with Nexplanon is going incredibly wrong. I got it inserted six weeks postpartum and came on my period instantly for two weeks, the bleeding was incredibly heavy. Then I thought it was over but its only been a week since I have been off my period and now I'm back on."


"Excellent for irritable bowel syndrome symptoms like gas and general stomach malaise. Works fast but is expensive!"


"I noticed on day 4 that I became calmer, and my attitude is totally positive now, nothing bothers me, and at work, on IT helpdesk, the employees who call in ask what I have been smoking because I'm so nice.  I'm sure this is a good thing, but I feel a little goofy sometimes, like my brain won't work, and I fell in front of the office the other day but I wasn't dizzy.  I caught the toe of my shoe in a crack of the sidewalk and went down before I even knew I was falling.  I fell hard. I have sexual side effects and can't climax anymore but I don't miss it cause my desire has been taken away as well.  On the whole, I like it.  Buspar made me sleepy and I want to lose the Anxiety without any sleepiness, so this works."


"Really helps with my anxiety, which is the main reason for going on it. However the underlying depression that was masked by anxiety is not being helped by Citalopram. So rate it for anxiety but find it makes me emotionless, totally apathetic and tired all time.  So solves one problem but makes me feel even more depressed."


"I had cancer and went through a year of treatments .. the chemo threw me full force into menopause... and just when I thought I was getting back to normal...I had major depression and awful anxiety.  It was very debilitating - I was angry and crying all the time.  I started on 50mg of Pristiq and it helped slightly within a couple of days.. the anger went away, they upped my dose to 100mg and almost 6 weeks to the day...it was like somebody turned the light switch on.  I had no side effects at all and best of all I feel completely normal not drugged or off center...just GREAT!"


"I took 150 mg Wellbutrin XR (bupropion) for about three or four years. My doc upped the medicine to 300 mg and with that came a twitching side effect. This side effect actually went unnoticed for a while but then it started becoming more pronounced with time. It only affected my face which made it scarier. Stuttering, trouble swallowing, and Tourette-like uncontrollable movements on the right side of my face were some of my experiences. I have to say this medicine worked very well for me for a long time. I would even encourage others to use this medicine but everyone is different and the 300 mg dose just pushed my body over the edge."


"I started titrating and I'm close to reaching max dose of 50mg 2x day. I have experienced severe insomnia, restlessness, and anxiety along with depression.  I also take abilify, Ativan, klonopin, and extended release ambien and I still can't fall asleep. The fibro pain however, is almost gone."


"I have had an awful experience on this pill. I switched to it 9 months ago, and since then I've gained about 15 lbs. It's given me terrible acne and headaches. I'm waiting for a different pill now, I can't wait to be off of this stuff. Everyone has different reactions to different BC's, but I would highly suggest using a different one if you can."


"Controls A-fibrillation but be careful about it dropping blood sugar. I felt extremely jittery, anxious, disoriented, and numbness in the hands and feet on a relatively small dose of Propranolol (20mg three times daily)."


"I've been taking Wellbutrin for two years for depression. My general mood, concentration, and energy levels are much improved. I have a tendency towards anxiety, but most bad, depressed, or anxious moods last approximately half an hour and then go away. Before I took Wellbutrin, these moods could have lasted days. It slightly decreased my appetite and I've lost ten pounds. Negative side effects have included dry mouth, headaches, and occasional dizziness. Despite these, Wellbutrin has improved my life a lot and I believe that the medicine is more than worth trying."


"I had a few small GW right at the opening of my vagina. The doctor prescribed imiquimod 3x a week for 6-10 hrs. HOWEVER she told me that I could get about 2-3 applications per packet because I didn't have too much. I applied VERY small amounts. Like I'm talking about a grain of rice on a q tip small. I got about 4 applications from one packet. The 2nd night I think I might have put too much on and I woke up with a swollen throat and a weird taste in my mouth and swollen armpit lymphs so thats when I decreased my dose amount. After that I had no side effects except for a small swollen armpit lymph node. NO PAIN NO ITCHING NO SCABBING. Just used vaseline before applying and took vitamins C and D everyday. Now about 3 weeks in I'm wart free."


"I am bipolar and my whole life struggled with getting a good night's sleep.  Ambien 10MG worked great for 2 months, then stopped working well unless I chewed the pill and took it with 0.5 Klonopin.  Switched to Ambien CR but Ambien CR gives me less sleep - I know it says its supposed to keep you asleep longer and better but regular Ambien would give me 5 hours, wake up for the restroom (drink a lot of water as on lithium for bipolar) and if I take a tiny bite of a 0.5 Klonopin tablet, able to go back to sleep. Doctor gave me trazadone to help me sleep better as Ambien 10MG doesn't knock me out like at first after a few months -- trazodone with Ambien definitely knocked me out for 9 hours -- probably longer but the alarm was set."


"Took my first Naltrexone pill yesterday. Waited for an hour and felt calm. Decided to try the Sinclair Method my opening a bottle of wine. I never drank so slow in my life and could not go past a glass and a half. This has not happened to me in over 10 years. I can down 2 bottle of wines plus more on a daily basis and yesterday I experienced something so different. I threw away the rest of the wine. I am going to use this for a year and see if I can break out of the habit. It has been prescribed in the UK for alcohol treatment for over a year now and addiction clinics can prescribe them under some guidance. "


"Yes it works real good im addicted to it. I have been taking it for the last 4 years. It works better on a empty stomach. But I don't recommend taking it every night are you will get addicted to it like me. And since I have been on it for 4 years I have found other ways to make it work faster and better, ! The down side on taking the prescribe drug is can't remembering nothing the next day. My wife have told me some of the crazy things I have done while on Ambien and I don't be remembering none of the crazy things she says. So if you take Ambien  I suggest you get in the bed and stay in the bed. I will be trying to go cold turkey to get off the drug!"


"Uh, I loved this birth control. No need to take a pill everyday go to the pharmacy every month, beautiful. I got the insert in November 2013 6 weeks after having my daughter and I haven't had a period since. I've gained 30 pounds and I breastfed my daughter until she was a year old. When I stopped breastfeeding I gained even more weight. If that's not enough, I randomly have the worst acne and I don't mean a pimple here and there full on acne all the time scars, etc, etc. Last but not least I am a bear to be around. I hate it but I can't control it! Getting it removed next week and praying for positive results."


"Just started this medicine 3 days ago, have been in near constant pain for 16 years. It is a life saver. Only side effects have been trouble sleeping and moderate headache but I feel so much better than on hydrocodone. Feel no pain at all. Energy is boundless! Has helped my depression and I'm not as hungry as usual. Very happy with product."


"I too started Pristiq after 17 years of being on antidepressants. I also have tried everything out there. I did not feel anything at all for the first 2 weeks. However, I started to have these slight body aches - never did I attribute this to the medicine. After another week on this medication, I also could not stay awake for longer than 2 hours at a time. I began having body aches. I could not make it through a day at work, I could barely get out of bed in the morning, and there was no way I could do my household chores. I had many blood tests ran and everything came back normal. I finally realized it may be the Pristiq and after just 3 days of being off of it, I was completely pain free and not tired."


"Great way to quit. I'm on my 5th day now and find myself lighting up and it tastes horrible and know in a few days I will be done! I'm very happy I started this product. Dreams are what I was afraid of but nothing too weird."


"Vicitrol saved my life. After going to rehab a few times, I was exposed to the option of getting the monthly vivitrol muscular injection. The first month I was on it I tried to use opiates just to test it and see if it worked and I felt nothing. After that experience I knew that this would be more helpful than any other method. I continued getting the shot until I found out I was pregnant. With over three years clean I can say with confidence that this shot is worth it if you are serious about changing your life. I am grateful every day for the second chance it help give me."


"I had a lot of stomach issues - IBS-D.  I suspected it might be due to anxiety.

Buspirone has made a huge difference.  I can live a normal life without being in fear of the stomach issues coming up at the most inconvenient times.  I feel comfortable eating out and going to people's houses.  I used to take four immodium a day to control the stomach issues.  Now, I rarely take it.  Buspirone also had a very gradual effect...things kept getting better. I had to recently reduce the dose a bit as I'd get dizzy after taking it but it still works.

Doctors had insisted that I try antidepressants first.  The side effects (several brands and low doses) were awful and the medications didn't help."


"I have been taking this for a horrible dental infection.  Dentist did a pulpectomy but was unable to do a full root canal because of the infection.

I have been on the medication for two days now and have not experienced any of the side effects mentioned.  I do have stomach issues resulting from a recent gall bladder removal but nothing has changed since starting this medication.  I always take medications with plenty of water/liquid.  As others suggested, it is always a good idea to take antibiotics with a probiotic (pills/yogurt) and to continue it for a few weeks after the antibiotics."


"this is the best I've used nothing works as well...and believe me I tried a few."


"I was miserable. .....sad.....nervous! MD recommended neurontin.....it saved my life! 400 mg three times a day!"


"It works."


"I've been on this birth control pills for about a month now. My experience with it is not that bad, the only effects I've been having are spotting after my period, some changes of mood, more bleeding on my period, my breast has been getting bigger (tho I like this effect), and the cramps are a little stronger, no headaches, no depression,  no weight gain (but if I get some weight in the future it will be fantastic), and it has been helping me with my yeast infeccion, and the most important, still not pregnant. I hope that my body will adjust to this hormones and some of this effects will reduce or disapear."


"The medication itself works which is the only positive thing I can say.   This "needleless" injection is so much more painful than any needle I've ever experienced.  I'll be going back to real injections.  My leg is still throbbing in pain 30 minutes later and it took over 5 minutes to stop the bleeding!   I've never had pain or bleeding with an Imitrex shot through a hypodermic needle.  Who would choose this?"


"I've been on Victoza for 3 weeks and have lost over 10 lbs. The nausea wasn't that bad for me I started at 0.6 then 1.2 the second week and now for the 3rd week I'm at 1.8. I can only eat small amounts and at times have to force myself to eat. I'm still watching what I eat and stick to natural foods and not processed or junk. I'm hoping this continues for the long term. I hear that it can lose it's effectiveness after a while. I'm hoping that doesn't happen with me. Plus I'm training myself to eat small amounts and good food so hopefully that will help in the long run."


"Works to help open airways, but made me very moody."


"My mother has been taking Namenda for Alzheimer's for over a year now.  She was first prescribed Aricept which made her more anxious/hyperactive & no noticeable positive impact.  After 2 weeks of Namenda, there was noticeable improvement in her cognitive abilities.  In fact, the light bulb finally went off & she realized she had Alzheimer's.  She spent the next several days on the phone breaking the news to family and friends, who had known for over 2 years by that time.  My opinion:  Namenda keeps her in 2013 - in the present.  Her logic, reasoning, problem-solving skills, short term memory, comprehension and communication skills are impaired from the disease, but she recognizes this and acknowledges her feelings of confusion."


"Very effective, but very addictive. You may not realize until you stop taking it.
What do you do?
It helps the condition...but you become dependent on the drug?"


"I have been taking ActosPlus Met 15/850 for Type 2 Diabetes for approximately 3 years.  My HbA1C has been steady between 6.0 and 6.3.  If I'm having side-effects, they are not noticeable.  The price, however, must put a smile on the pharmaceutical company CEO's face.  It would be nice to see it go generic!"


"I was on Vyvanse for ADD. I started off at 30mg and enjoyed the ability to better focus my attention on tasks and it worked as an appetite suppressant. I increased it to 50mg and that is when my eyes started to become blurry. I decreased it back down to 30mg and I still had blurry eyes at times so I discontinued using the medicine. While using the medicine, I took my Vyvanse in the morning early and then 50mg of Zoloft in the early afternoon. If I took both pills at the same time in the morning I become agitated and felt like EVERYTHING was important and found it hard to concentrate. It was a really weird rush of emotions. If it doesn’t make your eyes blurry or make you agitated this is an awesome drug. It started working within a week."


"I've had it going on 8 months. I gained 25 lbs in the first two months, I'm irrationally moody, and now going on week 7 of continuous period. I'm going to look for another form of contraception."


"The product may work beautify, but I will never know as the smell is one of my allergies and I can not overcome my instinctive avoidance long enough to get the desired relief"


"Started drinking this concoction and the very first thing that came to mind was "Why does this stuff have to taste so bad? Why can't it have nice chocolate flavor? Is the science that created it incapable? I mean really, does it need to taste like what it is meant to produce?"


"I have been on this for two and a half weeks and I started off at 181.00  lb and today I'm 169.8 lb so far I'm happy with it."


"This has been an amazing contraceptive. My girlfriend is really happy with the results and I find it to be very effective."


"42 years old and did not know I had Low Testosterone until about two years ago.  I just thought my tired and hum drum attitude was attributed to my "flip flop" shift work. Had my blood checked and found my levels were in the 100-150 levels. Started Fortesta and after several Doctor's visits and screenings to get the dosage right I was doing great. It is a shame that the discount program was discontinued in September of this year due to the generic coming out. My price went from 25 dollars to 100 dollars a month. With my insurance generic is the same as brand name now."


"This product saved me! I've always had perfect skin growing up. right in the middle of senior year, my face broke out into awful acne. 2 years later at 20 years old, after trying every product out there, my dermatologist got me to try one last thing, which was Biacna! I put on a thick layer before going to bed and as soon as I woke up, my face was very red, but all the zits on my face were 80% smaller if not completely gone! My face is basically 90% cleared after 3 months of use (3-4 times a week) now all I need to worry about are all the scars! feel so good to not need to put on a pound of makeup everyday and to actually be confident again! if you suffer from acne, THIS PRODUCT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE! please give it a try!!!"


"I tried this for about 4 months and at first it seemed to work fine, but then I started spotting almost all the time and my periods began to become irregular and lasted a for days longer with more intense cramps than I used to have. It also did make me a little bit more moody, but not drastically so. I decided to have the rod removed because I don't like being so irregular and dealing with cramps that are more intense than the intense cramps I usually experienced without birth control. I'm not sure how it worked for me when it comes to preventing pregnancy since I got this to begin birth control before getting married and have yet to marry my fiance and so on. This may work for other women, but unfortunately it wasn't the best fit for m"


"Lifesaver for adrenaline rush feelings. The smallest dose cut in half makes me feel calm, slows my racing heart and heart palpitations, and puts me to sleep. I couldn't have survived lyme disease without it. The only bad things are it will make you tired and after being on it for 2 weeks straight, you're likely to have rebound anxiety. If you have long term anxiety SSRIs are the best choice."


"it is important to use Clomiphene together with aromatase blocker like Anastrazole to prevent an increase of the Estradiol (E2). The described effect of "euforia" can be extended for weeks and in many cases, the BPH (Enlarged Prostate) disappear as a side effect of this combination. without aromatase blocker increased testosterone levels turn into increased E2 levels that irritate the prostate even more in cases where hypogonadism was caused by hyper-efficient aromatase process.

also, many side effects are caused not by clomiphene nor testosterone but by increased E2 levels.

regular control of T, E2, FH, FSH and PSA is advised. Certain levels of E2 are important for spermatogenesis and the ability to experience sexual climax in men."


"Recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and started out with metformin. Metformin did nothing to control my blood sugar. Was put on Victoza and within 3 days blood sugars were normal but have terrible indigestion with horrible rotten egg smell. Got to talk to my doc about that. But I have lost 30 pounds in 2 months while on Victoza. No nausea. But I don't have an appetite which has caused me to eat way less food. Im taking the 1.6 mg dose. Overall satisfied with the medicine but I have read reports of a lot of people getting cancer in their pancreas and thyroids."


"I have taken hydrochlorothiazide for almost 20 years.  Had to increase to 50mg.  Never really brought my blood pressure to normal until it was taken in conjunction with Lisinopril.  My blood pressure is perfect now.  HCTZ is great for water retention.  Need to take it in the morning as in the evening I was constantly waking up to relieve my bladder."


"I had this implanted in late July 2013 and spotted the next week for a day. I haven't had a period since then until today, which is slight spotting. It is now January 22nd 2014. The insertion was painless (the numbing shot hurt more then the actual implant). The week following wasn't so bad just sore in the insertion area. My Acne has increased a bit about 2x as bad as it was (which was like 3-5 zits and very few blackheads per period). The other problem is the weight gain, In the first two months on it I gained at least 10 pounds. Other than that this was incredibly  convenient. I am super forgetful, hate taking pills, and have a crazy schedule so going to the Dr. was hard. It is incredibly effective though."


"So I've tried Phentermine, Belviq, and Topiramate for weight loss. I'm a 5'7 250lb male in my 20s. Out of the 3, Belviq was in the middle. It was good for my mood because I suffer from anxiety. But it only reduced my appetite so much. It kind of helped, but it wasn't as great as people say. I wouldn't give it an 8/10 like many on here. I would say anywhere between 5-7/10. It's also very expensive."


"Lunesta is a wonderful medication;  I have used it daily since 2006.  It works just as well today as when I started.  I fall asleep quickly and sleep the entire night.  Waking up is no problem. The taste in the early mornings is there but I don't mind since this drug works so well.  For those whom insurance doesn't cover, go to Lunesta website for coupon. "


"I have horrible anxiety from my PTSD, not military related. I have been on nerontin for 2 months for my anxiety. It does not help me at all. Now I am just tired all the time. Which makes my anxiety worse. I have noticed my back pain is better."


"This made my very sick to my stomach. I couldn't even finish the bottle. I stopped the day before yesterday and still have severe nausea and insomnia. I just want to feel better!"


"After many different medicines, this medicine worked the best! Happy with results."


"Apri made me gain weight and lose my sex drive. I was able to take it continuously if I wanted which meant fewer periods. I don't know if that was worth the other side effects though."


"I had Mirena for 6 months. I'm 20 years old. Never been pregnant. The insertion was very painful-nothing like I ever felt in my stomach before. I just thought to myself maybe this is how giving birth will feel and seriously considered not having a child for a couple of days.  When I got it inserted, my lower right pelvic area hurt a lot. It was localized pain. Very sharp. Gave it 6 months so that my body can get used to it. Results? The pain in my lower right area never went away, I experienced myself having very depressing thoughts, loss of motivation, and NO SEX DRIVE. On the upside, I didn't gain weight. At the end? I got the Mirena removed 2 days ago."


"After five years, I can honestly say I love this birth control. I should've been pregnant 6x over, as I have sex on average once a day every day with my boyfriend. No period for five years is also a HUGE plus; I had terrible periods, now nothing.
Downsides: I've always had acne, and still do. Might've made it a bit worse, but I can't be certain it was the birth control.
I have gained about ten pounds, but it could also be because I started this birth control when I was so young, and I'm now growing into my body. I'm only 21.
Low sex drive. I used to think about sex all the time; now I never crave it. I do it more now for him. I think it's turned me asexual.
Overall though, no periods and no pregnancies are good with me!"


"I started Nortrel August 2016, and whenever I went on it my appetite increased like crazy and I became severely depressed. I started binge eating and gained about 20 lbs in two months. For a while I didn't put two and two together and thought that I was just depressed and developing terrible eating habits. The next few months I was going through therapy and trying to get my binge eating under control. Nothing worked and I felt awful. Finally about two months ago I questioned whether the birth control was to blame for all of my problems. I went off and got a Skyla IUD and let me tell you... BEST DECISION EVER! I've lost about 5 lbs in a month with no effort and I definitely have noticed that my appetite is back to normal since switching."


"When I started Adipex on 1/15/16 I weighed 224 lbs this is the heaviest I've ever been. My doctor said I hit a plateau. I work in a doctors office and when I went to work on 1/26/16 I weight 208 lbs! I weighed myself on 2 other scales because I couldn't believe it. I wasn't hungry at all but I knew my body needed nutrients so I have been having protein shakes.  I drank 1 in the morning and one in the evening and I took a multivitamin everyday as well. I have literally lost 16lbs in 2 weeks. Excited to see what I weigh at the end of the month..."


"I've been on it for about 3 years, it works as I haven't gotten pregnant. My first 3 months were horrible with nausea and vomiting on the first 2 weeks of the pack. I take my pill at night so waking up on the first weeks of the pack was horrible. My doctor warned me of feeling 'morning sickness' but the nausea subsided after the 3 months. I still occasionally get some nausea but it's only if I missed a dose and had to take 2 on the same day. My periods are about 3 days and light. I always get it by the third day of taking the placebo pills.  Some months I get cramps but they're not painful. I get  PMS one week before my period, and I've noticed I get really depressed, emotional And get chin acne. I've gotten used to it so I'm okay with it."


"I take Citalopram Hydrobromide 10mg for OCD, anxiety, and depression. I get really agitated when I skip or miss a dose so I really try not to do that. It doesn't seem to help much for my OCD, anxiety, and depression but it really helps keep me from snapping at someone on a bad day. When I don't take my medication, it just makes me cry out of nowhere. I was watching tv once and all of a sudden I started bawling my eyes out! I highly suggest this medication for keeping yourself calm even if it does not help with the rest!"


"I have a condition called endometrial hyperplasia.  Basically, my uterus is thick, my uterine cells produce quickly and cause pain that feeds into my muscle cells during menstruation.  I have had two children and constant pain during my cycles.  My OB suggested Seasonique to get rid of my cycle and end my pain.  After a while my abdominal pain is TOTALLY gone. I also have a much more stable mood. Once you get through one full cycle the spotting decreases and things level out.  I suggest not stopping until you have tried it for at least 3-6 months."


"I find this new antidepressant the best I have tried so far and I have tried so very many.  I give it 95/100, only because it gives me really really bad hot flushes through the night which wake me up and I toss and turn and get hot and cold - all night."


"I would suggest anyone on this, to stop or take a break once you've noticed your reasoning, memory recall abilities becoming hindered.  Even though I'm happy with the benefits of focus, it's not worth losing your short-term memory.  Overtime, I noticed my math skills declined, followed by my word recall, spelling and now I can't remember stories or study material.  It's extremely debilitating, I'm trying to figure out how to reverse the side effects."


"Loved this medication.  Particularly loved the sedative side effect, because I had been unable to sleep more than an hour or two at a time, prior to taking mirtazapine.  The only drawback was that my appetite, and consequently my weight increased dramatically over time.  After taking it for 10 years I had to find a medication that would not make it so difficult to lose and maintain weight, but I have never found a medication that made me feel so good, relaxed, and able to sleep."


"I was prescribed Cymbalta when I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia last year. Cymbalta is by far the worst medicine I could ever imagine being on. It did nothing for my fibromyalgia pain. I stayed on it to see if it would work with time, nothing. I told my doctor I felt no better about my fibromyalgia pain and decided to wean off. This is the ugly part. My dose went from 60mg to 30mg for the next two weeks and then I was told to take it every other day for 2 weeks and so I did. Here I am 3 days off of it completely and I feel horrendous. Muscles are stiff, mouth is constantly dry, diarrhea is nonstop, vomiting, constant nausea, headache, body zaps, brain zaps, feeling exhausted but can't sleep. Cymbalta is hell. Please avoid at all costs."


"I started Pristiq 2 years ago and have been on risperidone for about 20 years.  These two drugs have kept me feeling quite fuzzy and warm. There is not much that I can't tackle in a day. I am like Teflon when it comes to negativity. 100 mg a day. No worries. I have lost about 30 lbs and have quit smoking after 20 yrs. Pristiq has been my wonder drug. I don't plan on stopping this medication anytime soon."


"Works great for Tempromandibular joint. "


"Wonderful birth control. My fiance feels the Nuvaring but doesn't mind. No side effects and it doesn't affect my depression. It occasionally moves the wrong way but is easy enough to move back in to place. I don't have to remember to take it at any one time and only have to remember anything for it twice a month. Love it!"


"I started the patch on Friday and by saturday night I had started crying uncontrollably for no reason at all. This has not stopped and today I'm missing school because of that and the gnarly cramps I'm also experiencing. I plan on calling my doctor today to see if I should try something different or wait and see if everything levels out."


"I got the Nexplanon injected in March 2015, up until 2 weeks ago I was loving it! Ok I got the Depo Shot for 16 years and it was great. But my Obgyn made me stop getting it because of my bone density. In those 16 years I only had maybe 2 or 3 periods and I loved it! Ok now with the Nexplanon I noticed at first I had no spotting or period up to these past 2 weeks and sometimes I bleed lightly or just spot so I'm finding myself having to use tampons, something I was not used to. But when I first noticed some spotting about a month ago, my obgyn gave me some birth control pills and it stopped then, but here I am now worse and I really don't know what to do because the pills won't stop it now. "


"I too have been taking Belviq a week.  I also use LOSE IT app on my phone and have a daily calorie budget of 1,330 cal.  I have lost 11 pounds and have NEVER felt hungry. And NO side effects!  It's been very easy!"


"I've been on bupropion for depression several years with dry mouth being the only side effect. Panic attacks started a couple of years ago. Take Xanax and it works great for me. Last year the panic attacks started occurring more often with severe anxiety this past fall. I didn't want to get addicted to Xanax by taking several times or more a week. Started Buspirone 7.5 mg 2/x per day. I felt relief from my anxiety in about 3 weeks, but around 8-10 week mark I felt like it contributed to weight gain and bloating . Taking 7.5 only once a day lessened side effects. However 3mo. now weight gain is 5-6 lbs (a lot for 5'1"), bloated and water retention none of which is reducing with proper diet, exercise and increased water intake."


"It brought me out of a deep dark hole."


"Like many of the reviewers here I discovered the benefits of the medicine for depression by accident. It had been prescribed for back pain after I hurt by back lifting a heavy bag out of the car trunk at the airport. Yes, it helped in a with the back pain from
the injury but it totally destroyed my depression immediately. It works in less than 1 hour and you will feel uplifted and hopeful .If you suffer from depression talk with your Dr.  about Tramadol. Plain and simple...it works and works fast. No kidding this is a depression killer."


"My daughter is 11 months and has taken Omnicef for 4 days now. Using it for bilateral ear infection. She has spit up a few times but is feeling a whole lot better.  No other side effects. Hopefully she will keep getting better. Only time will tell. Definitely would recommend this antibiotic."


"I'm 25 years old. I have never taken Any form of BC before. Well except condoms lol. Any ways.. I have always had irregular periods. I would skip a month or sometimes 2. I was always tired and would just get in a funk. Well the past 2 month's I have had 4 periods 2 weeks apart and they would last up to 8 or 9 days. Had tinder breast for almost the same amount of time.. Sometimes they hurt so bad I wanted to cry. I had enough... I went to my doctor and he prescribed me these.. Been on them for 2 weeks. I have been in a better mood and have more energy. I did wake up with a little cramping this morning and I had a little spot of blood in my undies but I'm fine now. Oh and my breasts stopped hurting... Yay thank the Lord."


"Where to start, after losing two family members in a month I went into a deep off the charts depression according to my doctor--I was close to suicide because I felt so horrible, I lost 50lbs in just a few months, could not sleep or sit still. My mind raced from morning till night and I couldn't control it. I was a perfectly normal person prior to this. My doctor gave me Lexapro, HORRIBLE, I had a psychotic episode with that. I found a new doctor who specialized in Depression, he gave me 60mg of Paxil along with 10mg of Valium if needed. It took about 1 week to start feeling better and 3 months until I was my old self. I am still on 45mg 3 years later but am symptom free--I highly recommend Paxil--DON'T LET IT GET TOO BAD----SEEK HELP!"


"No major side effects, except very low sex drive. I will be changing my pill as soon as possible because of this."


"I started taking Saxenda Jan 21, 2016 with .6mg and I weighed 222.  First three days I could not eat, when I did it was very little I always felt sick, but after the three days I felt better. No cravings at all, actually no desire for food, I just eat to eat, and give me energy. I always use to eat sweets after every meal, I have not had one sweet since doing the injections. Today it has been 13 days on injections I am up to 1.2mg and am down 9lbs, 213. I feel good and barely any symptoms. I read that the number one side effect is constipation so I started taking magnesium citrate and I have had no issues with that. I have also started going to the gym. I take the medication right before bed around 11-11:30pm."


"When taken at the onset of a migraine, Axert works well with minimal side effects.  If I've gone too long before taking it, I will sometimes need a second dose.  Typically post-migraine, I am a bit dopey and slow the following day or so.  While this could be a reaction from the medication, I think it's mostly just post-migraine symptoms."


"I had a second relapse of Ulcerative Colitis in 2005. I spent 2 weeks in hospital, been given a fist full of medicines and sent home. Nothing worked. I contemplated having surgery to free me of the disease and wear an ostomy. To my eternal gratitude, my Gastro MD suggested Remicade. After my last colonoscopy in 2013, he said if I had not seen you as sick as you were... your colon looks perfectly healthy. I will accept the side effects (I have experienced none as of yet) to have my life back. Remicade has assistance programs to help those who need it. I am not a spokesman, I do not sell this. But I use and will as long as I can. I wish this medicine was around for my Dad as he suffered with Crohns and Colitis for years."


"I definitely lost some weight, my period was super light, lasted 3 days, no cramps and my skin cleared up amazingly. However, with that said, i started getting horrible anxiety while on it. I wouldnt wish that on anyone"


"It's almost been 1 month of taking this birth control. At first I was experiencing nausea for 5 days then it went away. I have noticed weight gain and I am constantly bloated! I've taken anti bloat meds but nothing seems to help. I work out and eat super healthy and the bloat stick and the weight can stick also! I am thinking of dropping this birth control."


"It lessened the frequency of my migraines. But the side effects are not worth the relief it provided. It turned me into a zombie. I didn't care about anything. I couldn't even taste my food! And the worst part was it robbed me of my ability to be alarmed by the growing severity of my depression and other serious symptoms. After three months, I was GLAD to detox. 4 days clean and I can almost taste sugar again. Can't wait til the brain fog lifts."


"I took this one pill the next morning after sex. I woke up shaking and scared because it was a one night stand. I didn't fully trust him when he said he pulled out even tho I saw him cum when he did pull out. so I couldn't take the chances. I decided to run to my Walgreens and get one. it was expensive. but works. it's over the counter and the staff is discrete. they will most likely be in the feminine care isle or with the condemns. I had gotten my period about two weeks before so I wasent expecting it for another two weeks. I took it in the morning and didn't feel any symptoms. A couple days later maybe a week I got my period!!! I'm not pregnant. The cramps with my period however. we're painful.They were the worst moral. THIS PILL WORKS"


"I'm 27, 5'1 and my starting weight was 198. I started it last year (2015) in January, followed exactly what your suppose to do, and I was miserable. Headaches, tired all the time, but I figure it was worth it because after 4 months I had lost over 30lbs. Eventually I couldn't handle it anymore so I stopped taking them.
Now I started back up again, I'm on my third week and am still on 1 pill in the morning. Its working out great for me. I'm still losing a ton, but without any of the side effects, I drink a ton of water so I wont get the headaches and my energy level is great! I think that when I do plateau, I'll up my dose, which I shouldn't get any side effects because I've been taking the 1 pill long enough that my body is use to it."


"I have been on this for 2 weeks. Absolutely no effect AT ALL! Nothing but abdominal pain and bloating."


"So I put the ring in on the first day of my period, 2 days later my period stopped and I am feeling nauseous, very tired, lost in appetite, and some discharge. I knew it was just my hormones changing so I knew it was going to pass. Within the three weeks I started to notice how much I was sleeping, mood changes, weight gain, and feeling completely horrible about myself. On the 21st day I took the ring out and a day later I have an unbearable itch/ burn. I went to the doctors and they believe it was from my hormones changing. The ring is very effective I've had intercourse plenty of times with no complications like pregnancy or UTI, etc. I will not be putting the ring back in bc the hormones and side effects are too much for me to handle."


"It's my 4th day on Bactrim and it has not been great. I feel better from the overall symptoms but I've been fatigued and super groggy and for the first day I had a horrible headache. I keep feeling my heart pounding in my head and ears, but I agree with pretty much everyone else on here, the symptoms from the cure are better than the symptoms of my bladder/kidney infection. I've got 6 more days... Is it effective? Yes. Is it an enjoyable experience? No."


"Suffered from post traumatic stress disorder for over 17 years.  This was the best thing to keep me from having anxiety, triggering a panic attack. Other meds made it worse. Especially if you take an antidepressant like Lexapro. Lexapro alone will not work. Together with the Xanax and Lexapro is the best combination for PTSD!"


"I go into crisis mode when I start to get a cold sore. I get approx. 4-5 a year. Its very depressing especially if you have to do a lot of interaction at work. Abreva is over hyped. It does help but for me it only knocks 2-3 days off the healing which is still great but its not the miracle drug for me like others profess. I try to use abreva during the day and when I go to bed I put on Zovirax (prescription). Sore usually lasts 5-7 days whereas if I don't use anything it could last 2 weeks.

God, how I hate cold sores!"


"I have no evident side effects. However, I get flushed very quickly when I am out in the sun, even for the shortest time period. I seem to burn faster also."


"So I bought it today , took a shower had my bed ready so I can lay down right away , inserted the cream & OMG I never felt itch so crazy , I had to wash it off and now I feel lil okay but still itch and burns I'm glad I'm not the only one hopefully I feel better tommorrow but I rather go with the pill never again"


"My doctor gave me this to use on my first day of school, and it stopped the seating for about 30 minutes but ever since then I just keep sweating. I don't know what to do. I've tried everything out there."


"Honestly, I think this has made my symptoms worse."


"I have been taking Sprintec for about two years. The first day of my period is still slightly painful, but the pill is extremely effective. My boyfriend finishes inside of me every time we have sex for almost a year now and I have yet to get pregnant."


"Worked well to break my cluster migraine when I took it for 4 days in a row with other migraine/pain meds.  It didn't work at all when taken by itself."


"Amrix is the best. I have taken many muscle relaxers over the years and they all make me sleepy, (which I despise). I take Amrix after dinner and I sleep comfortably and wake refreshed and able to make it through the day with only Aleve or ibuprofin. I am so greatful for Amrix."


"I was not going to post a review but decided to after realizing there might be someone out there very nervous right now. I had sex a day after my period ended and while I probably didn't even need it, I was very scared, being a teenager, and decided to take Plan B. I took it five hours after the incident and I didn't have any side effects. I got my period 1 week 2 days after the pill, which is odd considering I just had it, but Plan B messes up your period. Now I'm not sure whether my next period will come when it was originally supposed to, or in a month, but since I got my period I know Plan B worked. I worried myself sick but reading all the positive reviews helped and I hope this one does too!"


"I was on Zoloft due to depression and anxiety. I am an Army veteran who was diagnosed with GAD and mild to moderate depression. I have been on a variety of medications, however this one was hell. I couldn't concentrate, my insomnia was worse (I had to take melatonin in order to sleep), I was lightheaded almost everyday. The one thing I hate was being irritated easily were when it came to my family asking me questions, I just wanted to be violent."


"As of today I can safely say that Viberzi has totally stopped working.  I'm going back on two weeks of Xifaxan generic (rifaximin) 550mg three times a day.  it has not been easy with Viberzi  as others on here have said... I had incredibly painful cramps at first.  The gastro said it'd be OK to experiment with dosage. I eventually got to a good place of 100mg in morning and 50mg at nite. It mostly worked for two months but now it's done. so I'm sad. I hope the rifaximin will work  now that I have been off of it for several months."


"I am 66 yr. old and get a lot of UTI's after going on the bike, in the pool, and apparatus at the gym that causes friction in that area. I usually get ciproflaxcin, which doesn't affect me much. But, Macrobid, causes, stomach troubles, nausea, chest and lung problems, chills, fevers, dizziness, palpitations, headaches, and more. I didn't have time to say " no" to the walk in doc. who gave me this again, but, I will never, ever, use it again. I know it  going to take another week, to get " semi- normal" again, but, this med takes me down every time."


"I have only been taking tresiba for 3 days (43 units in the morning) but my readings are quite a bit lower after meals and I am using less of my novalog. The fluctuation of highs to normal isn't so frequent and is staying more stable and in a healthy range. No nausea, headaches or any side effects. I will say that I tried victoza last year and that stuff was like poison. The nausea and migraines were unbearable. I have never tried Lantus"


"This was the first time I received Metronidazole for a tooth infection, usually they prescribe Keflex (cephalexin) or Amoxacillin. I would say that the Metronidazole worked quicker at easing the pain and It wasn't a capsule so I had an easier time swallowing it however, I have been suffering serious nausea followed by diarhea since I began taking it. Then last night without thinking about the interaction had a few drinks and spent the night vomiting and very ill with nausea, dry heaves etc. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL WITH THIS MEDICINE and always read your labels and accompanying info, I usually do but I've never had any kind of reaction to an antibiotic so I got lazy I suppose, because it was clearly stated on the bottle."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"No cramps, no nausea.  Chills and shaking kind of bad.
Procedure was easy.

DO IT!"


"The Nuvaring is the only birth control that has been able to stop my (terrible) breakthrough bleeding. On the regular pill, I was grateful to have eight or nine days without spotting; it was a miracle. I wore a tampon or liner everyday of the month, month after month, year after year, in fear of having breakthrough bleeding. I've been on at least six different pills with different hormone levels, and other than weight gain and depression, the pill had no effect on me. The NuvaRing has completely stopped the breakthrough bleeding. I've been on it for a year and never once had any breakthrough (after more than 10 years of it). I had no weight gain or mood swings, and never even notice it in there. I am so grateful for it."


"I had very bad experiences  with this medication .  I now have permanent toxicity of my system and I also develop medically induced cataracts from this medication even though I have stopped taking the medication it will continue to try and rob me of my sight. eyes always swollen running very painful. every morning when I rise I look like a monster face full of fluid input all around my eyeslike a little Sacks  of fluid.  is there is help out there I would like some and I will like to know if there's a manufacturer lawsuit the information for this medication does not tell you about the damage that it does. now they are warning doctors to let patients know about this medication and the bad side effe and let them know if they want to take it."


"I never knew 54mg each morning could work wonders. No more struggling to pay attention during the day, impulsive outbursts, or late homework."


"I was super against taking medication. I've started dealing with anxiety (some depression) for awhile now. I got prescribed Ativan months ago, and never took it. I thought I could handle myself again but then my relationship started to fail because of my over thinking. I went back to the doctor, and decided to try it. She prescribed me .50 3 times a day. I took a full one at night after a bad panic attack, and within 30 minutes I was calm and slept through the entire night. I have only been taking a half morning and mid afternoon and full at night because it does make you feel tired. My brain is in a slight fog, but nothing crazy, I still know whats going on though :) Give it a try if you are suffering. You will know after 1."


"There are definitely some perks to Nexplanon, my all-time favorite is that I haven't had a period in forever and it doesn't require taking a pill. I had the IUD before and it bothered my partner sometimes so this definitely doesn't have that drawback and it lasts a while too.

My personal drawback is that the arm its inserted in is really weak. I like to lift and workout and that is a major drawback to my workouts. I can lift maybe twenty max on that side without the assistance of my other arm and sometimes it just randomly hurts or itches. I am going in this week to make sure it was inserted right so it might just be a problem with insertion."


"I was prescribed Exalgo by my physician about 3 weeks ago. I've been a long term pain management patient, and we decided to make a change. I had been taking Avinza. I am not certain that the mgs are equal, but the Exalgo doesn't come close to helping as much as the Avinza. I take as directed, each medicine is to be taken before bedtime, and since I have switched to Exalgo, there have been many sleepless nights. Maybe the dosage is not enough. This will be discussed with my physician. "


"I have horrible nerve pain. Neither vicodin, oxycontin, morphine or any other opium based medicine worked. Plus my body had gotten used to the other pain pills. The actiq was AMAZING! It almost completely rid me of the pain (1000x stronger than morphine) and it is measured in micrograms (Mcg)it is so powerful. It was perfect for my burning nerve pain, and nerve spasms. Easiest drug to get BOTH chemically AND mentally addicted. Be careful"


"A must for anyone with panic attacks.  Works fast, gives you your life back."


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


"I was on Sprintec for over a year.  I took it religiously because I have never wanted kids.  I never missed a dose and took it at around the same time every day.  I am now 16 weeks pregnant.  So just warning some of you, be careful, don't completely rely on birth control pills.  I gave my doctor a list of any medications I had taken while I was on Sprintec and she told me that nothing that I was taken was known to affect Sprintec. "


"This pill worked great for me ..I had terrible knee pain and could hardly walk, but then I was feeling bad and found out my platelets dropped from 152 to 77 taking this medecine.. I had to stop.."


"I'm very sensitive to any type of meds and it was like jumping of a cliff for me do or die . Diagnosed in 97 , hadn't had insurance til 2015 , I was denied the first time for coverage after year I was able to start . Being sensitive to meds I drank alot of water and followed direction strictly. I feel great 6 weeks into 8 of the course . My doc did not test at 4 weeks and is not testing til Dec .... Uggggh I know ! Why so long , I started early Aug .... And I won't find any results out til Feb. Anybody else run into this ?????? What should I do?"


"When I first got ParaGard I was 18, never had children, and had tried a few forms of oral birth control, all of which effected my body terribly. My OBGYN advised me not to get it due to the device being rather large in size and that given my age, the insertion would be extremely painful. Upon insertion my cramps were excruciating for about a week, then became sporadic for about a month. I also experienced bleeding for three months straight. After those few months however, I had lighter periods, no cramping and everything was wonderful, until about a year later I went in for a ultrasound check up, only to discover the device had disappeared. Turns out I'm in the 0.8% to have this happen. Apparently it happens in younger women. Be cautious."


"I got sick 2 days after Thanksgiving with a sinus infection and my Dr. Put me on Prednisone and azithromycin for chest congestion. I did not get well. I was then put on levofloxacin for 10 days I am on day 7, I quit today. I have a severe headache, earache, sore throat, swollen glands, sores on my tongue, my mouth feels like it was burned. Gums receded. My arm tendons are shooting pains, my legs are swollen. Ankles hurt. I think this medication should be outlawed. It is poison."


"Loved this birth control. Didn't have mood swings or gain weight. Also didn't have a period except for an exceptionally light one every 4 months or so, which was great in my opinion. Only reason I had to stop was because my stupid work switched insurance companies and the new one didn't cover this."


"Completely effective for asthma maintenance, side effects - insomnia, weird dreams when able to sleep, headaches and nose bleeds. Only took for 4 weeks. Unfortunately, now after stopping it, have limited lifestyle (Singulair gave me back a life)."


"This medication had zero effect on my cough. It was a total waste of time and money."


"I have been using Victoza for 5 weeks. Weight loss has been good but my sugar levels are dropping, but not as fast as have read about anyone else having the same results."


"I was on NuvaRing for 7 months. At first all went well, but after awhile I started losing interest in sex and became very moody.  Within a month of stopping NuvaRing, I was back to normal. "


"I finally feel like living again. I even wanted to make love to my wife. It's been a long while. I love this Viibryd. But I do have to say take after a small meal. That's when I really felt better. This is the best medication. Just stick with it."


"Okay"


"Linzess has been extremely helpful for my constipation. I am able to go every day now, sometimes more then once. My only two complaints are the diarrhea and weight gain. I am a bit of a gym addict and go at least 5 times per week, running and weight lifting. I have a very healthy diet around 1300 calories a day, high protein and fiber, low fat, low carb and low sugar. Since I have been on Linzess (4 weeks consistantly), I have gained 7lbs. I believe I am retaining water despite being able to go to the bathroom often. This is the only drug that has worked to alleviate the constipation and I have tried MANY! However, I am not happy about the bloating and weight gain."


"All I can say is wow. I can't believe the difference Lexapro has made in my life. I used to have horrible anxiety, suicidal thoughts, no motivation. Now I am excited for life, chasing after it. Colors are brighter, everything tastes better. Memories of my childhood that I could't recall before came back. I've also been waking up early when I used to fight to wake up at noon. Now, these results took a while. I felt an improvement in mood at about three weeks, and an increase in motivation at about five weeks. The first two weeks were rough- I experienced many side effects including mood swings, night sweats, nausea, increase in intrusive thoughts... but boy was it worth it."


"Taking Stribild as a post exposure prophylactic. On day 3 of a 28 day clinical trial. At this time the efficacy is unknown. Side effects are mild headache, bloating and flatulence. Nothing that would cause me to discontinue treatment."


"My husband and I have been TTC this time around for nearly two years. I just finished my second month of Clomid.  I ovulated on the first and second months, but have not gotten pregnant. We are taking a month off from the medication because it has caused us to feel stressed.  I'm reading a lot of success stories on here, so I'm hopeful that it will work for us. My doctor will only allow me to be on the medication for 3 cycles before she refers us to a specialist."


"This was a waste of my $20. I felt the tingle and rushed to the store. I was using the medicine religiously. The cold sore only got worse. The swelling and the pain were almost unbearable. This is about day 5 and I have a horrible looking scab on my lip. I don't want to go outside. It's so embarrassing."


"My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex around 11:30 p.m. on 12/3, and I was due to ovulate on 12/5. He claimed that he completely pulled out before he ejaculated, but I wasn't completely convinced. The next day, around 7:30 p.m. (20 hours after the act) I took a Plan B One-Step. Since I was so early in my cycle, I knew I would have to wait a while to see if it worked. I did not experience any symptoms until about a week later, when I started having sore boobs, headaches, and light brown spotting that lasted a couple days. I was due for my period on 12/21 and it came a day early on 12/20. For everyone out there worrying: STOP! If you took it within the suggested time frame, it WILL work!! Relax and let the pill do its job :)"


"Buspar (or buspirone hydrochloride) works very well for me.  I have severe social anxiety and i never could talk to people.  It's still weird sometimes talking to people but i don't feel as nervous while I'm talking or when people i don't know start a conversation with me. I was taking xanax before but that wasn't working. Buspar works much better and is much safer in my opinion. I take 60 mgs a day,  15 mgs in the morning,  15mgs in the afternoon and 30mgs in the evening. It's very effective."


"I've been taking lamotrigine along with bupropion for ten weeks. It wasn't until around 8 weeks that I could say without a doubt that the medication is working. Strenuous exercise helps to relieve the depression and control mania."


"Once I got over the nausea, I loved how it helped me feel more human."


"I have been on Contrave for 10 weeks and have lost 17 lbs. The only side affect is irregular bowel movements. I feel great! I can't wait to see how much I lose in the next 10 weekends!"


"The Nicoderm CQ Patch in my opinion worked great. I've been smoking for over 19 years. I've tried before (cold turkey) & (Pregnancy), but always went back. I smoked up to 1.5 packs a day. I made the most life changing choice Dec 2016 to stop smoking. I researched the patches and was very leary, because of my withdrawal symptoms.I decided to try Nicoderm CQ patches. I completed  the whole 3 step 10 week program without 1 slip!!! I'm very proud of myself. Now be aware that you will experience a slight burning Itching  sensation when you first apply the patch(last about 1 min). Also sometime the patch will not stay on, just simply apply a bandaid over it. Thats about it. I would recommend this product. Works GREAT!!"


"I have been on mononessa for two years. I started on it while young and then switched to implanon which I absolutely hated, but after being back on the pill feel so relieved! I rarely have skin breakouts, my cramps used to be awful but now hardly have them if any at all. Only downside is dryness, but nothing lube can't fix!"


"I have been on Abilify, Lamictal, and Clonazepam for a year and a half with marginal improvement in my psychotic symptoms. Upon doing research, I learned that norepinehrine might play a huge role in psychotic symptoms in fear-based mental illnesses. I suffered from nightmares in addition to my paranoid symptoms. I convinced my psychiatrist to put me on Prazosin because it was an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker which reduces the amount of norepinehrine in the body. My theory was that if I reduced the amount of norepinehrine being produced, that I would see a reduction in my paranoia. My theory has proven to be true as I have been on prazosin for 3 weeks now. A miracle indeed."


"The Paraguad was a nightmare! I wish someone told me of copper toxicity! I had the Paraguad in for 2 years after having my youngest son. I broke out with bad cystic acne all over my face. I bled every time I had sexual intercourse. I would cramp during my period and I never cramp before the IUD. Also I would beep going through a metal detector in the federal building when I never beeped prior to getting the Paraguard! Such a relief getting it removed. My face cleared but I now have the scars on my face to remind me of the torture I was putting my body through just using that."


Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy

"I am not sure how effective the shot was but I'm giving a low rating due to a severe allergic reaction. I had my first chemo on a Monday and received the shot at 3pm the following Wednesday. By 5pm my feet were burning a rash swept up my whole body. My heart was racing. Spent the evening in ER. Needed shot of epinephrine and hooked up to IV. I will not be having the shot after my second round of chemo this Monday."


"Female, age 27, taking Bupropion XL 150 mg/day

Started feeling the effects of this medication within a few days (been on it for a month now); I definitely don't feel depressed anymore, which is great!  Here's what it's been like for me:

-Depression gone (feeling very neutral)

-Obsessive thoughts gone (usually related to my body/desire to lose weight)

-MASSIVE increase in sex drive

-MASSIVE reduction of appetite

-Vivid dreams

-Irritable at times/very little patience

-Benign muscle twitches (usually at night in my extremities)

Doctor wants to up the dosage to 300mg, but I'm happy where I am."


"Gabapentin is the best medication I have ever taken. I was put on Gabapentin because I've had unexplained upper back pain for two years. It's accompanied with a really annoying tingling sensation under my shoulder blades. I was prescribed 300mg three times a day. By day two the pain was 80% better. Day three it was gone.

It was a life saver. I've never been happier. And then I had a weird day after a week on it. I have mild depression and anxiety but I've never had a suicidal thought in my life. There was this sensation that I've never felt before. I called into work. I couldn't move and kept having the thought of downing my pain meds with my bottle of whiskey.

I immediately cut out the gabapentin and that feeling disappeared."


"I started taking this medicine about 2 years ago now. I am on the 40 mg dose and at first everything was great, my grades improved, I could focus in public. But now, my loss of appetite is crazy. I'm 13 and I only weigh 82 lbs. I become very short tempered with my friends and I get annoyed at the littlest things. It also brings my mood way down. When I'm on my medicine I feel depressed and anxious constantly. I still get my a's and b's in school but I don't think it's worth all the side affects."


"My seven year old son is on it and he is so emotional. One minute he is fine the next he is crying and can't stop. As a mother this is very hard to deal with. I can't help him and he asking why is he feeling this way. I am going to have to stop giving him the medicine."


"Off Enbrel I was basically not functional. On it, I am as functional as a normal person. This is a miracle. Over 5 years on it and no side effects."


"I went to the doctor on early February 2017.  My blood pressure was through the roof and I was pre-diabetic. After bloodwork he prescribed Lisinopril and Belviq. I started taking Belviq on 2/10/2017 and my starting weight was 194 at 5'2".  It is 3/2 and now I am 188.  I know it shows it to be slow, however, the slowest part was in the beginning when I guess my body was getting used to the medication.  The first week I did not lose any weight.  As the day passed I was seeing my weight loss started to forward.  Now I am losing 1 lb a day.  I am eating sensibly and replacing one or two meals with a Raw Juice full of vegetables like Kale, ginger, green apple, etc.  I am also very tired at night which is helping me get a nice restful sleep."


"I got Implanon in Feb 2010. I love the fact that I haven't had a period in over a year, but the other side effects are beginning to outweigh it. I have experienced terrible acne while on Implanon and weight gain. Weight that I can't seem to get off. I am scheduling an appointment to get it removed tomorrow."


"I was on Cymbalta for up to just under two weeks ago. At one point, I was on 90mg for a short period of time. Last December, I dropped it. Only because it, meaning Cymbalta, left me mostly feeling fatigued. The anxiety came back and last month, April/2011 restarted it again back on 60mg. Everything was going fairly well, then I experienced a rash on my forehead, itching. My throat felt as if it was closing up on me. Stopped it cold turkey and went through a roller coaster of mostly aggressive moods. It was an allergic/adverse reaction."


"I've only been using this cream for about 2 weeks now but since I started, my skin has been red, flaky, inflamed. Feels a lot like a sunburn. Hurts to even rinse it with water. Exfoliation, moisturizer, nothing helps. It did help a little acne on my forehead, but the dryness and the flaking is definitely making me want to stop using this."


"I have been taking Prozac for two months.  The first month I did not notice a difference but after 6 weeks I was not obsessing or getting angry and noticed I was more relaxed around other people.  Being a shy person from the day I was born, I am still not interested in anymore social interaction, however I have noticed that I am now extremely tired on the Prozac which is debilitating and frustrating since I have an exam to write in 10 days and have no motivation to study.  I have lots of energy when I am exercising so I don't think it's due to low iron or nutritional deficiencies.  Went to doctor today and he recommended I stay on it for another month so the medicine normalizes in my body."


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"I just started this pill about a month ago, after taking Sprintec for almost a year. Sprintec made me have severe depression and anxiety and also caused my periods to be heavier than I would like. I was abstinent before I got on this pill and took the first two and a half weeks worth at the same time every single day. I ended up having protected sex, which I didn't think anything of until it came time for my first period. I started on Tuesday like I normally do, but my period only lasted for a day and a half and was very light. I'm not used to this. By reading all of these comments, I see that it is normal to not have a period. I don't think there is any possible way I could be pregnant, but it is still scary."


"I lost 6 pounds on the first week of taking Bontril, then no more lost. I didn't have cravings at first but after 3 weeks I am hungry again. Headaches are gone, still doing the diet but nothing happens. I will finish the first bottle and see if it is worth it to start a second. I had high expectations."


"I suffer from chronic TMJ, I can't eat apples, steak, most foods that require you to open your mouth, or my jaw will emit a loud bone-breaking-sounding CRACK followed by waves of intense pain WAY beyond the acceptable threshold.  I'm only 33.  An MRI, CTScan, several X-Rays, and worthless visits to "Specialists" did nothing but empty my bank account and receive the news that I have "two displaced discs in my face, and there's nothing we can do."

I was about to give up then said heck with it and sought out a pain specialist.  She witnessed the horrific noise, saw the X-rays and surgeon notes, and immediately put me on ZoHydro 20mg (twice a day) and thinking my woes were addressed, then they reformulated it and it's like taking aleve."


"Very good for high blood pressure."


"I have been taking this med almost for 2 weeks. I was extremely skeptical, because of everything I have read and heard of this med. I have been smoking since I was around 18yr., I'm now 30. Anyways, the first 3 days were rocky and I almost quit taking, but realized it was just my body adjusting. It has had a positive affect, no adverse side effects, just mild like: dry mouth and tired. I don't recommend for someone who has severe depression or other psychological issues that could cause adverse effects. I take 150mg 2x a day. I do not use any other nicotine replacements. I do not go to therapy. Lastly I haven't had a cigarette in 3 days."


"When I first started this medicine, I would get headaches and feel super sleepy within the first 5 minutes of taking it. But those side effects subsided as I got to my next pill pack. Probably the worst part of this medication is that it caused me to have more and consistent acne than before (which is one reason why I wanted birth control in the first place). Along with acne, Microgestin Fe 1/20 caused the skin above my upper lip to darken (known as Melasma). It wasn't too noticeable at first, but as summer went on, and with more sun, it got worse. It was effective as a birth control and good with period regulation but I wasn't pleased with the negative side-effects AT ALL so I have recently switched over to Gianvi."


"Fractured left humerus & greater trochanter. Much difficulty sleeping, this medicatin helpful in controlling the pain"


"I have been using Cymbalta for almost a year now and I am finally who I always used to be. I am able to handle daily situations without unnecessary anger or feelings of hopelessness. My world appears in focus and I have normal reactions to situations, I don't over react to simple things. I wish I had not spent so many years without treatment for my depression; they feel like the lost years of my life. Thank you Cymbalta!"


"I absolutely loved this birth control. It was my first experience using hormonal birth control methods and it worked great for me. Had no cramping, bleeding, or weight gain. Some breast swelling and tenderness but nothing too severe. No moodiness or anything which was great. Had super light periods too. Only downside was price. Currently switching to Tri-Previfem because even with insurance it costs $60."


"I've been suffering from various back and nerve issues for almost a year now; 2 bulging discs and sciatica. Over the holidays I was unable to get in to see my primary care and ran out of my medications, resulting in a trip to the ER. The ER doc gave me an injection of Norflex and an rx until I was able to get in and see my doc.

It has worked amazingly well. I've had minimal side effects taking it twice daily and within a half hour of taking it, my back spasms completely stop. It's been quite a relief."


"I like it. For me it's a trade off. I had very heavy cycles the first two months. After my body adjusted (about 4 months) I went from three days of light bleeding to literally having what felt like a 3 HOUR period every 28 days. Now I have no bleeding at all. This took a total of 7 months to even out. The cons for me: headaches, cystic acne, and weight gain. I INCREASED my exercise as advised by my doctor because of possible weight gain and gained 20 pounds. I still go through cramps and PMS and the constant headaches are a pain. The Pros for me, the gym, the gym, the gym, No more kids! No more tampons! I'll keep it."


"I got my first nexplanon in 2013, had it for three years and got my new one about 2 weeks ago. I love it. I have two week periods every other month (so the same amount as a normal cycle within a year's time). Before it I had heavier periods. Now they are a lot lighter only downside is that I gained a few pounds (I became a lot less active also which added to the gained weight). When it was time to change it at the end of the three years my cycle stayed on for about 3weeks (Not bleeding the whole time. It was the normal two weeks as stated before and then a week of discharge that I usually get after my cycles). I've read a lot of bad reviews on this, but I absolutely love it. I literally don't have to think about birth control for three year"


"Been on this tablet about a month now. Even though my doctor said it won't take effect till about 6 weeks, it practically worked for me after a day because my nervous system would be very sensitive to any tablets. I'm on this tablet about a month now and to be honest it has taken away the majority of my anxiety, and panic attacks which I used to get severely. I still get flutters in my heart and rapid heart beat sometimes but nothing I can't handle. My dreams are really weird sometimes like really strange but that's to be expected I suppose. Took 20mg forgetting was supposed to take 10mg, was way too strong for me so on 10mg now, can function with that. "


"I am a 37 whose body hates me. May 20th I had a hernia repair repair (1st surgery went bad). 3 weeks later I got an infection in my incision. Dr did a CT scan. That's when he saw the clot in my ovarian vein. 8 cm long. He admitted me to the hospital immediately. Was on heparin drip and strong antibiotics. After 2 days blood was flowing a tad bit better. Was put on Xarelto. So far it seems ok. Minor side effects. Sore back, very mild dizzy spells, sore stomach (maybe from surgery and infection) and some weird tingling in my mouth. Nothing major after being on it almost a month. I do have to be on it for 6 months total. Hope nothing else happens. I can handle the side effects I do have. Just hope it makes the clot go away."


"After taking Ceftin (Cefuroxime) for 3 days, my throat swelled and my chest became more constricted. It felt as though I could not swallow well. I was dizzy, and anxious. I consulted the pharmacist who told me to take a Benadryl and if I didn't improve quickly, to get myself to the hospital. Within 5 minutes of taking the Benadryl I could feel my throat relaxing. After relating this situation to my daughter, she told me she had a similar experience with this drug when it was prescribed for her a year ago. "


"I got Topamax about 4 months ago and it has been amazing completely changed my life! I hate reading these blogs and tags that's say do not try this it is horrible the side affects are horrible it'll ruin your life! Side effects are different for everyone you don't know how it'll react with your body, these blogs and stuff stopped me for a long time from taking Topamax and it completely saved my life I haven't gotten a migraine in 4 months! And I used to get migraines 5 days Of the week! It truly works amazing for me! Yes soda tastes horrible but I think it's a good thing all I drink is water now I have a healthier life style! I have lost some weight! I do get tingly feet and hands but it's nothing you can't deal with it goes away pretty fast"


"I have had acne since my teens- I am 36 now and I still would have it, if I didn't take Minocycline.  I started off on 100 mg a day (50 mg twice daily) and now I am down to 50 mg once a day.  I hated my acne.  It is almost completely gone (I still get a few but not many at all) and it's so worth it. I haven't had any noticeable side effects.  Plus with my insurance it's so much cheaper than all the skin stuff I tried that never worked.
WARNING: If you are thinking about getting pregnant, get off this medicine (talk to your Dr) because it is proven to be harmful to the fetus."


"It works great but gave me severe stomach cramps, pain, and general gastrointestinal distress."


"Hello this is a follow up, I posted on here on 1-17-12 while I was at a 44 lbs total weight loss. I did stop taking this medication for a month so I could get full effect again. I started back on it about a week ago. I wanted to note that I did not gain anything back on the month I was off of it. And my eating habits were easy to keep. Also as of today I am at 230 lbs. Now at a total weight loss of 53 lbs. Still loving it."


"I have been using the patches for chronic back pain for about a week. I use 2 patches a day. I have got no relief."


"I have had this for about a year and a half and have loved it so far. My periods have completely stopped which for some is a worry but I find it rather convenient. The process of putting it is wasn't too bad but there was a little swelling and bruising at the site for a few days which is to be expected. Prior to getting Implanon I was switching around birth control pills trying to find something that would regulate my periods and work well for me, so this was a great change, I recommend everyone to talk to their doctors if they are looking for a new alternative. I have pretty good insurance so what would've cost me more than $700 got reduced to only $30 including the insertion procedure, also alleviates the monthly cost."


"I was prescribed Testim once in error and now again for a second time. The first time it had moderate effect on my t levels; unfortunately my prescription plan considers 2 tubes /day adequate. In addition, it is very difficult to apply, and difficult to bear on your skin. Goes on sticky and stays sticky; your clothes will stick to your body. The metal tubes make it difficult if not impossible to apply all of the gel. Worse, it is difficult to remove even the next day in the shower. I actually had to use dishwashing liquid."


"I have a awful case of migraines therefore my doctor prescribed me Periactin. I noticed a mood change and a huge weight gain of 40lbs within 2 months. It stopped working for my migraines after a week and then was prescribed Topamax. "


"Got on this birth control a few years back because I was pretty young and inconsistent with the pill. I was 19 when I got it and it was fine at first, normal period cycle for about 6 months. Then I had no period for months. So long I literally can't remember. I experienced hair loss and a lot of weight gain! Like 20 lb. absolutely ridiculous. Got it out when I was 21 and haven't been on anything since."


"Seems to be taking a long time to work"


"I am taking Endep 100mgs at night for nerve pain in my lower left leg & the outer side of my right leg. The nerve pain was intolerable and I seriously was suicidal. I have been on Endep as well as Baclofen and Epilim, for 7 years & can now enjoy my life so much more. The down side is loss of libido and dry mouth, but without Endep I could not enjoy my life at all."


"In 2009 after 6 rounds of RCHOP chemo, then BCNU chemo in the hospital, a bone marrow transplant, I had 3 years of remission. In Oct. 2012, rediagnosed out of remission, started on 6 rounds of bendamustine and Rituxan. The 6th month was skipped due to a low WBC of 2.4. I will continue on Rituxan for maintenance. I began my journey at stage 4E. I was rediagnosed after a fall in May, and was back to stage 4 by October 2012, so the combination of bendamustine and Rituxan have done good. I will receive Rituxan every 3 months or sooner as a precautionary measure."


"This product only helped one of my many allergic symptoms, my eyes stopped itching after two hours but my nose kept on running."


"I've been using Sumavel Dosepro and Sumavel pill form for over 3 years. The Dosepro has relieved/erased my migraine in less than 7 minutes 100% of the time. It's liquid gold in my opinion. The pill form is less effective 80% and takes up to 1hr."


"Did nothing for my back spasm/ pain might as well have taken a placebo"